Lee B. Golden III

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Native New Yorker. Been writing for a long time now, and I enjoy what I do. Be nice to me!

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Sammo Hung's MY BELOVED BODYGUARD Gets A Thrilling New Trailer

Film multi-hyphenate Sammo Hung will be nobody’s fool on April 1 when it comes to laying a pure smackdown, as we’ve clearly seen him do in footage for the upcoming action thriller, My Beloved Bodyguard. Henceforth, China will have its chance to catch the film on April 1 with further releases pending in Hong Kong and Singapore, the U.S. and so on, and we now have a second trailer that delves further into the intensity of the story and fisticuffs that ensue. Not selling itself short on starpower though, you get Hung joined by a cast that includes Andy Lau, Hu Jun and Feng Jia-Yi, and a line-up of famous faces that include Yuen Wah, Yuen Biao, Dean Shek, Karl Maka and Tsui Hark to name a few. Of course, in dealing in all the action is Hung who stars as a retired soldier waining from age and dementia as […]

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KINGSMAN 2 In Talks To Add Halle Berry

MGM While Matthew Vaughn’s return to the helm for Kingsman 2 is certain among other things, casting remains in full bloom as well with actor Taron Egerton reprising his role from the first film in 2015. All the news now further includes the possible addition of actress Halle Berry now in talks to play the head of the CIA in a deal that may leave room open for two appearances – thus, a Kingsman trilogy. Egerton starred in Kingsman: The Secret Service along with Colin Firth and Vaughn directing based on the 2012 graphic novel from Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. The actor and actress will also reportedly be joined by Julianne Moore from a script by Vaughn and co-scribe Jane Goldman with a release set for June 16, 2017. H/T: Deadline

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Check Out Two New Posters For Idris Elba Actioner, BASTILLE DAY

The conversation surrounding actor Idris Elba’s status in action stardom bears tons of merit. His latest appeal to the niche in the new international action thriller, Bastille Day, makes a clear-cut case for this and in only the best way so far seen in the first trailer which premiered a few weeks ago. Thus, screw what the naysayers have to say with respect to any mention of him as James Bond. I’m all for it as Elba rightly proves himself judging by what we’ve seen so far in his latest venture from director James Watkins, and with this, we get two fresh and spanking-new teaser posters ahead of its April 22 release in the U.K.. Check them both out in the album further down below! SYNOPSIS: Michael Mason (Richard Madden, ‘GAME OF THRONES’) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals […]

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CRIMINAL Gets A Fresh New Poster

Director Ariel Vromen’s Criminal is finally releasing on April 15 from Lionsgate, and IGN has premiered the first official poster art which you can view below. Actor Kevin Costner leads the cast along with Tommy Lee Jones, Ryan Reynolds, Gary Oldman and Gal Gadot. SYNOPSIS: The story of the right man in the wrong body. In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous death-row inmate in hopes the he will complete the operative’s mission. Summit Entertainment and Millennium Films present a Benderspink production and Millennium Films production and a Campbell Grobman Films production, a film by Ariel Vromen

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Michael Jai White's NEVER BACK DOWN 3: NO SURRENDER Gets A June Release

It’s been a while since any of us heard from actor and martial artist Michael Jai White on the film front. Thankfully it’s largely been due to reasons centered on his latest sophmore effort in the director’s chair with another Never Back Down feature following the direct-to-DVD sequel, Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown. On Thursday, fans finally learned a little more about the film through his newest Instagram post now bearing the title Never Back Down 3: No Surrender. White also returns to the role of Case Walker who now finds himself in Thailand and reinventing himself as a professional fighter following the events of the previous film, only he’ll have to do that against the likes of a number of worthy opponents, including  former UFC champion Josh Barnett, and Mad Max: Fury Road co-star, towering actor Nathan Jones. Also starring are Stephen Quadros and Esai Morales along with […]

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Watch The Newest Trailer For KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

Director Travis Knight is back and making the rounds once more ahead of the release of his newest film, Kubo And The Two Strings. Stop-motion animation isn’t something that we see everyday and with this being Knight’s specialty over at animation studio, Laika, his latest endeavor looks something quite interesting and fun, and Charlize Theron’s role here is one that bears the most charm, personally. SYNOPSIS: Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of Game of Thrones) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old […]

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A Storm Is Coming In The New Trailer For STREET FIGHTER: RESURRECTION

The past several years have been pure electricity leading up to this month’s premiere of the new five-part Machinima series, Street Fighter: Resurrection. Creators, director Joey Ansah and actor Christian Howard are leading the charge and with a vision that fully immerses fans into the Capcom-based cinematic world, and in the wake of a new game, new and familiar faces will further shape things in this newest chapter since Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist started it all in 2014. Thus, if the most recent trailer wasn’t enough, then get ready! We have a brand new story trailer now making the rounds to help align things much more with Mike Moh also returning, and introducing rising star Alain Moussi as Charlie Nash. Also starring are Natascha Hopkins, Katrina Durden, Amy Johnston, Alexis Rodney, Gillian MacGregor and Amed Hashimi. Check it out below right now ahead of the premiere on the go90 app […]

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The New Poster And Trailer For CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Are Here

In all of the last eight years, Marvel has slowly been building its cinematic universe in brilliant fashion, and it all started with a first chapter that led to 2012 with The Avengers. Fast forward to now with the release of Captain America: Civil War in this, the third chapter of the Captain America branch of the MCU following Winter Soldier in 2014 and the first two Avenger films and the latest trailer has now arrived, thus setting the tone propertly for an epic showdown between friends and heroes alike. SYNOPSIS: Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the […]

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It's Do Or Die In A Special Trailer For HiGH & LOW: The Story Of S.W.O.R.D.

Director Kubo Shigeaki has had a stellar run so far for the first season of his latest original series, HiGH & LOW: The Story Of S.W.O.R.D.. Japanese supergroup Exile Tribe aligns the cast in whole and for an action packed story centered on the rivalries between five distinct gangs in a single town, and the emergence of another gang that dares to tip the balance.  The first season, now poised to release on DVD and Blu-Ray on April 20 in Japan, is only part of a larger ensemble effort which will include live concert events and a feature film on July 16. For this, the production has unveiled a special trailer for the film which you can check out below, along with an extended music video promo which went viral earlier on, featuring Japanese band Doberman Infinity’s soundtrack performance, “Do Or Die”. Check out both videos below and have a […]

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Daisy Ridley Is Up For The Role Of Lara Croft In TOMB RAIDER

Life is imaginably awesome for actress Daisy Ridley. Her prospects are growing immensely with the currently blooming new role in the Star Wars franchise for Disney and Lucasfilm and so it’s likely that her options will align beyond from here. This now leads us to the work that MGM, Warner Bros. and GK Films are putting in toward rebooting the Eidos Interactive hit game franchise, Tomb Raider. It’s been well-over five-year effort so far but the production finally nabbed a director late last year with The Wave helmer Roar Uthaug, and now the word is that Ridley herself is up against other candidates for the role of its leading lady character, Lara Croft. Square Enix recently rebooted the franchise for game platforms with Tomb Raider a few years ago, and subsequently with Rise Of The Tomb Raider, all which, in the game’s two-decade history, focus on Croft and her stunning […]

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ULTIMATE JUSTICE Gets Kicking With Mark Dacascos And Mike Moeller In The New Teaser

An action film that unfies the star caliber of performers like Matthias Hues, Mark Dacascos and Mike Moeller would be an easy sell for any fan of the genre. Thus, you get the case for director Martin Bode’s new film, Ultimate Justice, the latest from Silent Partners with producer Mike Leeder also in a starring role among our cast for a story that congregates an elite team of soliders when one of their own is attacked. The new teaser has arrived this year and you get a good sample of what awaits in terms of action and drama while no dialogue is heard. At any rate, we’re getting what looks like an ample package of heavy hitters ready to deliver something entertaining and worthwhile for fans. Fellow action favorite Mathis Landwher also stars with Brandon Rhea, Sandra Tauro, Yazmeen Baker and Wolfgang Riehm, and action sequences put together by none […]

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Shortfilm Review: EXILE (2016)

2016 appears to be the continuance of an era of Star Wars fandom as of late. With filmmaker J.J. Abrams at the helm of a new fan film contest between now and April, expect to see plenty of these gems going viral this year with one such project currently screening until its official release on Sunday. Filmmaker and actor Noel Braham makes his stellar return to the film fray after a small hiatus a few years ago, now with his newest contribution to sci-fi, Exile. Braham stars as Makal Lori, a Padawan in-training on the lam with Master Boemana Tora in the wake of the Empire’s campaign led by a Sith Inquistor against the Jedi and anyone sensitive to the Force. And amid all this, a love story blooms that not only affects Tora, but ultimately forces our protagonist to make the only choice he has left. The project runs […]

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Nash And Laura Are Face-To-Face In A New STREET FIGHTER: RESURRECTION Image!

Director Joey Ansah’s upcoming go90 miniseries, Street Fighter: Resurrection is premiering on March 15 and if you’re curious for another look at the newly-added faces to the franchise, you’re just in luck with a new image of actress and stunt woman Natascha Hopkins (Straight Outta Compton, Transformers, Mad Max: Fury Road, Divergent) making her own Capcom debut as character, Laura Matsuda! Check her out below opposite actor and stuntman Alain Moussi (Kickboxer: Vengenace) in the role of Charlie Nash! Hopkins and Moussi join returning actors Mike Moh and co-creator Christian Howard as iconic characters Ryu and Ken for the forthcoming premiere tying into the Street Fighter V game. With Street Fighter: Resurrection having wrapped post-production this week, a new trailer will arrive on Thursday at 10:00am PST/1:00pm EST, so watch this space and stay tuned for more info!

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UNDERGROUND: Tune Into WGN America’s New Slavery Drama Tonight!

In about 11 hours as of this post, WGN America will be officially premiering its newest series, Underground with the first episode making its way for free on other platforms. Judging by the content alone, you can’t deny how intense and riveting it looks so far in the trailers and TV spots now available on the official YouTube channel, including the soundtrack which you can sample a bit on in a featurette with producer, recording artist John Legend. The series has been ramping up so far with screenings including a ceremonial NAACP screening in recent months and the announcement below for the show was released just a few days ago. Take a look, check your local listings and tune in tonight! LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Executive produced by John Legend and created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, WGN America’s highly anticipated original drama “Underground,” premiering WEDNESDAY, […]

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Funimation Announces MY HERO ACADEMIA Streaming This April

I’ve actually been rebounding a bit on anime for the past several weeks and so it comes with great pleasure to be able to share this latest bit from Funimation. It’s for the new animated series My Hero Academia and they’ve just released a trailer to accomodate its announcement for the show’s April premiere. Check it all out below along with a batch of promotional images. I love my homework! FLOWER MOUND, Texas, March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Funimation Entertainment is proud to announce its acquisition of “My Hero Academia”—the most highly-anticipated, new anime series of 2016. Funimation has secured the exclusive international rights to home entertainment, video on demand, merchandise, and broadcast distribution of the series as part of its agreement with Toho Co. Ltd. Episode 1 of the series will premiere in April on Funimation’s streaming service, FunimationNow, in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Ireland. “We’re extremely pleased […]

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INTO THE BADLANDS Gets A Second Season In 2017

Good things are abound for martial arts fans who’ve been much more attentive to AMC Network as of late. The addition of martial arts fantasy series, Into The Badlands had a stellar first season ripe with action, danger and suspense with actors Daniel Wu and Aramis Knight front and center, and if you’ve enjoyed the ride, expect more! Yes, ten episodes have been ordered for a 2017 premiere which AMC announced on Tuesday, in conjunction with its AMC Global premiere right around then. More below! NEW YORK, NY – March 8, 2016 – AMC announced today that it has renewed the acclaimed martial arts drama “Into the Badlands” for a 10-episode second season, premiering on AMC in 2017. The show delivered the third highest-rated first season in U.S. cable TV history and scored with critics and fans for its immersive world and the artistry of its elaborate fight sequences. In […]

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THE HIT LIST – March 7, 2016

Hey guys! Guess what? I’m currently in the middle of finishing FIVE interviews of which I recently posted one! This and obviously I ended up posting some more news bits that needed sharing while trying to find room to breathe in between my workloads on the site and in my life, generally, but I still managed to squeeze in some extra time to scavenge the web for worthy Hit List material, and so it is! As usual, our Hit List begins with a mighty playlist packed with stunt, martial arts and demo reels and normally I try to truncate down to ten. However, there were so many great reels of the ones I found that I’ve ended up extending the list to sixteen twenty-five, and we begin with Eric Jacobus‘s newest Tekken movelist induction as Paul Phoenix. The playlist completes itself with reels by Vincent Khai, Tyler Weaver Jr., Marissa […]

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THE MAN FROM DEATH LIVES: An Interview With Actor Eric R. Lim

No matter what, I almost always seem to surprise myself what with the workload I’ve been piling onto myself for Film Combat Syndicate and thankfully I’ve been getting a little bit of much-needed help. January saw an opportunity to tackle a few interviews and I actually thought things would slow down going into February after failing to get Donnie Yen in the wake of Well Go USA’s release of Ip Man 3, but that also left me a window open enough to work on reaching out to several up-and-comers as well. That said, it was back in 2013 that netizens caught wind of actor Eric R. Lim‘s performance in The Forge, a work of spiritual magnitude in the essence of epic good vs. evil storytelling with a message. The shortfilm was a very personal one for Lim and its director Stephen Reedy who I have actually been trying to follow […]

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HARDCORE HENRY Delivers A Full First-Person Assault In The New Trailer!

It’s about that time again and with director Ilya Naishuller making the rounds this month ahead of the U.S. release of his newest first-person action thriller, Hardcore Henry. It’s basically been all the buzz since late last year and I’m purely jealous of everyone else who’s seen it in the festivals, so obviously I’ll try to make an effort myself to catch this bad boy because it looks so amazing. SYNOPSIS: Strap in. HARDCORE HENRY is one of the most unflinchingly original wild-rides to hit the big screen in a long time: You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful […]

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Grindstone/Lionsgate Releases PAY BACK On DVD And Digital This April

At some point the good folks at Lionsgate managed to snag the rights to director Fu Xi’s 2013 action crime thriller, Pay Back. As such, the film is arriving in the U.S. on DVD and Digital HD on April 5 and they’ve since cut a trailer you can view below featuring Francis Ng and action star Louis Fan. SYNOPSIS: When mafia fall guy Zhang Jin finally gets released from prison, he’s nearly assassinated. In an effort to survive, Zhang becomes entangled in a conspiracy, linking his fate with unlikely allies and turning friends into enemies. Zhang must discover the identity of the assassin before he gets murdered, without plunging himself back into a life of crime. Also starring are Lam Suet, Deng Ziyi and action veteran Cynthia Khan. Watch the trailer below and pre-order your copy HERE.

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