Lee B. Golden III

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Espionage Thriller, I AM PILGRIM, Starts Filming In 2016 With Matthew Vaughn Directing

While Fox continues to work out the kinks for a Kingsman sequel, director Matthew Vaughn has reportedly signed on to helm espionage spy thriller, I Am Pilgrim, for MGM. The film is based on the 2013 best seller by author and screenwriter Terry Hayes who will also script the film, and should make for an extensively entertaining addition to Vaughn’s resume. MGM forwarded the following details on Tuesday: Los Angeles, CA (September 29, 2015) – Matthew Vaughn (“Kingsman: The Secret Service,” “X-Men: First Class ”) has signed on to direct Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ (MGM) feature film adaptation of Terry Hayes’ international bestselling espionage thriller “I Am Pilgrim” it was announced today by Jonathan Glickman, MGM’s President, Motion Picture Group. Vaughn will also produce and co-finance through his Marv Films. Lloyd Braun is also producing through his Whalerock Industries with Andrew Mittman serving as executive producer. Hayes, former journalist and award-winning screenwriter (“Payback,” […]

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NZ Extras Casting Commences For Dreamworks's GHOST IN THE SHELL

Believe it or not, there’s a petition circulating online for the forthcoming production of Dreamworks’s adaptation of the hit manga and anime, Ghost In The Shell, to recast the lead role currently occupied by actress Scarlett Johansson. Time will tell how far that effort will go as many fans and folks remain keen and aware of the necessity of staying true to certain matters of source material depending on the property, and obviously the casting of a Caucasian actress in the role of a Japanese leading role would be a motivator for almost anyone in that effort. Nonetheless, the Marvel mainstay is still attached as production is set to begin in Wellington, New Zealand in January of 2016, and now a casting call announcement has gone viral via the Rachel Bullock Casting page on Facebook. Snow White And The Huntsman helmer Rupert Sanders is set to direct from a script […]

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Production Starts In Dubai For Jackie Chan Actioner, KUNG FU YOGA

High profile action star Jackie Chan is not exactly easy to keep low key, so it’s no surprise to anyone paying attention that he and the cast and crew of the new action comedy, Kung Fu Yoga, have been on hand in Dubai for a while now. However, what’s finally been made clear is exactly where filming will take place, according to a memo sent out to guest at the Atlantis, The Palm Resort & Hotel which partly reads as follows: “We are very excited to be taking part in the filming of an epic new Kung Fu movie set for release in 2016. We would therefore like to warn you that filming will take place throughout the resort from September 28 to October 2015.  “Whilst the majority of the resort will be unaffected, we have put in place a number of temporary measures in order to minimise the disruption […]

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Effects Studio, MastersFX, Boards CAPTAIN POWER Revival

Growing up as a sci-fi fan and watching a good load of television in the late eighties likely led you to shows like Captain Power And The Soldiers Of The Future. Created by Gary Goddard and Tony Christopher, the show starred actor Tim Dunigan in the title role as the leader of a squad of 22nd century soldiers that transformed into super-suited commandos with high-tech weaponry to defend mankind against Lord Dread and his evil machine empire. The show drew good numbers as a potential to sell toys as well as entertain fans prior to branching out from a live-action series to an animated TV show and television film. Ultimately the series only lasted one season before getting cancelled for a number of reasons, including parent groups citing the show’s violence and the need for SAG and WGA residuals to name a few, and as of 2012, Goddard is said […]

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JESSICA JONES Walked Into A Bar, And No One Laughed. Watch The New Teaser.

News of the Marvel Cinematic Universe exploded this week when Kevin Feige made it clear to the public that the current movieverse would eventually share space with the realm currently set up with the shows airing and preparing to air on Netflix. So goes what could be with actress Krysten Ritter in the title role of discouraged heroine, Jessica Jones who now makes her living as a private eye, grounded in reality with an assortment of her own problems whilst dealing with the volatile nature of supervillainy that comes with being a hero…only clearly you don’t want to be in the room when it happens. SYNOPSIS: Ever since her short-lived stint as a Super Hero ended in tragedy, Jessica Jones has been rebuilding her personal life and career as a hot-tempered, sardonic, badass private detective in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. Plagued by self-loathing, and a wicked case of PTSD, […]

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Feng Xiaogang Is Looking Sharp In New Teasers For MR. SIX

The past few months have been pretty ceremonial for filmmaker Feng Xiaogang in the wake of his latest debut lead role in Guan Hu‘s new gangster thriller, Mr. Six. The film has already made way in Toronto and Venice with a premise that introduces a look well beyond the “old vs. new” gangster theme, whilst still contributing a simple and entertaining story with Beijing suburbs as its backdrop. Moreover, the added benefit of watching Feng in a role he truly grew onto upon reading grew onto should serve as a plus for fans after years of seeing him in smaller bit roles in films like True Legend, Kung Fu Hustle and his 1997 sophomore hit and 21st-annual Hundred Flowers “Best Feature” winner, The Dream Factory. Alas, we now welcome Mr. Six with a theatrical release set for December 24 for a title role that looks nothing short of badass by […]

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I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE 3 Lands A Home Release Trailer

Anchor Bay Entertainment is back once more with a third installment of the latest reboot of the 1978 cult revenge horror flick, I Spit On Your Grave. Horror movies aren’t really my speed unless they have some sort of fighting and fierceness element to go with them, and actress Sarah Butler looks pretty tough here. Moreover I haven’t seen any of these so I’m bound to catch up at some point. At any rate, a trailer is now online following the press release published a few weeks ago. Take a look at the specs and keep your eyes peeled. BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Anchor Bay Entertainment is proud to announce the release of the revenge horror film, I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE 3. Directed by R.D. Braunstein, the third installment of the controversial cult series will be released in select theaters and EST October 9, 2015 before heading to DVD, […]

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Mike Tyson Challenges Donnie Yen To A Fist Fight In The New IP MAN 3 Teaser

For all intents and purposes, a film franchise like Ip Man isn’t something to end lightly on. Keep this in mind while lead action star Donnie Yen has already since well-informed his fanbase that this might be his last gung-fu gig and thus promising his latest, Ip Man 3, will be his biggest and best yet. Yes, he’s trying to hype a movie and there’s nothing wrong there, although we can only hope that brewing expectations will be met accordingly, and five long years after such a stellar sequel pitting Yen opposite actor and action legends Sammo Hung and the now late Darren Shahlavi. Alas, the latter of December between Christmas and the new year is when we witness the forthcoming finale with Yen returning, along with Max Zhang and former heavyweight boxing champion-turned-actor Mike Tyson starring. Wilson Yip is back to direct the third as he did for the […]

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Atomic Fiction Announces VFX Work On STAR TREK BEYOND And DEADPOOL

None of us really have much of an inside look when it comes to most aspects of film, aside from what blogs and trade sites can offer, particularly when it comes to meticulous mid and post production work. So when a company like Atomic Fiction puts out an announcement on its efforts for films like next year’s releases of Star Trek Beyond and Deadpool, it’s certainly worth appreciating in that respect. Plus it lends the added benefit of learning who to credit for the stunning visual effects we see in film, as well as the action we see in part from the stunt professionals on hand, and these two titles are likely to guarantee plenty. OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Atomic Fiction, an award-winning and internationally-based visual effects studio, has been tapped to deliver a large scope of work for some of the coming year’s most anticipated blockbusters. These projects signal the company’s […]

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AMERICAN ULTRA Gets The Home Release Treatment This November

I have to say, it was worth checking out actor Jesse Eisenberg and actress Kristen Stewart in Nima Nourizadeh‘s latest, American Ultra. It does contain an awful share of annoying moments of excess from Eisenberg‘s character as a psychologically-cracked weed head who doesn’t know head from tail about what’s going on most of the time, but it’s the overall character development amid the explosive and gruesome action that makes it all the more redeeming. This, coupled with Stewart‘s performance as well as that of Topher Grace, Connie Britton, Walter Goggins and Bill Pullman, and you’re left with a zany comedy that can be really engaging and fun to look at, and you won’t walk away from too many regrets. I’d say this one is definitely worth the home purchase or rental on a rainy day, so make note when the film releases on Digital HD on November 10 and on Blu-ray […]

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION To Release On BluRay, DVD And Combo Pack This November And December

Director Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation was a fantastic summer entry into my movie-going experience. It continued an epic saga led by one of the strongest actors today and it opened the door for a new action heroine with actress Rebecca Ferguson leaving quite the mark she did. Thankfully, fans who didn’t get a chance to catch it on the big screen now have two dates to catch it with a compilation Blu-Ray release of all five films in November, and a multiplatform home release the following month. The details have been laid out nicely in a recent press release, and personally, I’d go with the five-film combo on Blu-ray for anyone new to this amazing franchise as there is a sixth movie already in the works, so what better way to catch up? HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hailed as “relentlessly thrilling” (Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly) and filled with “jaw-dropping […]

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The Game Begins Again In The New Trailer For THE CONDEMNED 2

Lionsgate and WWE have a great string of titles geared toward fans of wrestling and action movies, and many wrestlers have done pretty well in transitioning themselves from the arena to the movie set. Actor Randy Orton continues this from his previous foray on 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded now with a place in under Roel Reine’s direction for The Condemned 2 following its 2007 predecessor with Orton now filling in the shoes of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. SYNOPSIS: A former bounty hunter who finds himself on the run as part of a revamped Condemned tournament, in which convicts are forced to fight each other to the death as part of a game that’s broadcast to the public. Look for this one to release theatrically and digitally on November 6 while you can now view this week’s newest trailer. H/T: USA Today

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Leonardo DiCaprio Faces Betrayal And A Hungry Bear In The New Trailer For THE REVENANT

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy are two of the most immersive actors working in film today, something surely fitting for Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu in adapting author Michael Punke’s 2003 book, The Revenant, for the big screen. Looking forward, we get a film set in the 19th century western frontier, rich with potential and possibly some amazing performances induced by talent, as well as mother nature’s unrelenting tambre to suit a story of triumph over tribulation and sheer vengeance. SYNOPSIS: Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man’s epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as […]

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THE HIT LIST – September 28, 2015

The Fall season really is off the hook. More stunt reels, more screenfighting gems and dazzling action shorts continue to flood your way, and as always, I’m more than gratified to help bring it to you…and with a bit of a throwback bonus at the end!… However, in the name of giving it up to the very people who make the action genre what it is today, first things first! Kicking off The Hit List is a brand new playlist of stunt reels by Ashley Hudson, Gary Peebles, Lamar Bumbrey, Jace Jeanes, Tom Caserto and Jae Greene, and the latest reel from Perry Vangoethem and the French fight guys over at Actiengage! Up next, we have a little more freerunning, and here are just a few videos in that category to add a little variety courtesy of Team Farang, a little highlight reel from the Southern Festival back in July […]

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Celestial, Tencent Partner For THE MAGIC BLADE Remake

Chinese media conglomerate, Tencent, has been busy making making headlines as of late, especially with their equity stake in Legendary’s upcomig epic, Warcraft, and now with its film arm, Tencent Pictures, making room with Celestial Pictures in recent weeks for a new remake of a kung fu classic. That title is The Magic Blade, directed by Chor Yuen and released in 1976, and it’s also the latest in several titles Celestial Pictures has been involved in remaking since pairing with The Weinstein Company on at least two others back in 2013 – The Avenging Fist and Come Drink With Me. As all kung-fu fans know, action is supreme but a good story helps keep things moving. Ku Lung, the most famous marital arts novelist, provides The Magic Blade with just the right plot to give the brilliant swordplay an interesting context, and director Chu Yuan, an acknowledged master of the […]

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Miesha Tate Hits The Bags In A Promo For FIGHT VALLEY

MMA fans looking to see what Miesha Tate looks like in front of a camera with a debut acting role will gladly get the chance in director Rob Hawk‘s new martial arts drama, Fight Valley. Filming still has at least three days left before with post-production anyway, and a teaser could very well show up as early as the first or second week of October. Until then, plans are already underway for a sequel with release dates for both films tentatively set for December 7, 2015 and June 6, 2016, respectively. In the meantime, the production has a new promo set video with Tate mixing it up on the bags to whet the appetite a little bit until more can be unveiled next month and in the weeks following. SYNOPSIS: When Tory Coro turns up dead, the neighborhood turns up silent. Rumor has it she became yet another victim of […]

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Watch The Official Trailer For 8 FILMS TO DIE FOR

The theatrical and digital releases of After Dark Films’s horror opus, 8 Films To Die For, is nothing short of a reason to make October 16 a marathon day for all eight films from different directors. The full event trailer is now online as of this week along with further pre-order and theatrical location info if you so fancy. Los Angeles, CA – After Dark Films, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, releases the hair-raising new trailer for ‘8 Films to Die For,’ sure to evoke fear in all who dare to look. View the trailer, as well as the newly released main event artwork, then scan the list to find one of these terrifying films in the theater nearest you. The real terror begins in these eleven ghastly locations: Dallas, Chicago, Tampa, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on October 16, 2015. During […]

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Ryoo Seung-Wan's VETERAN And THE BERLIN FILE Have Sequels In The Works

Director Ryoo Seung-wan has been hitting major high marks with his latest action flick, Veteran following its domestic release in South Korea on August 5. CJ Entertainment proudly guaranteed its North American base with a limited release as of a few weeks ago, and with well more than $80 million dollars to its current box-office standing, the film is reportedly on par to be the third biggest grossing South Korean film of all time. Thus, talks of a sequel are already brewing and Ryoo‘s own mention of it now lends some worthy acknowledgement following an interview with Diva Velez posted at Twitchfilm, in which Ryoo also confirmed development of a sequel to his 2012 espionage thriller, The Berlin File. “I don’t think [Veteran 2] will be my very next project. I still haven’t decided whom these guys will fight again.” he says. “Currently, I’m working on the sequel to The […]

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The Criminal Underworld Doesn't Let Go Easy In The First JUVANA 2 Teaser

Four years from its roots as an award-winning television series, director Faisal Ishak signature work on the evolution of the Malaysian YA crime drama franchise, Juvana, can be considered a staple for success among its filmmaking ilk. Its 2013 film adaptation grows further for its fanbase with actors Zahiril Adzim and Johan As’ari among its principal cast and a narrative centered on the harsh upbringing in life for troubled young men on either sides of the jail bars. That narrative continues as of next month for the October 29 release of Juvana 2, along with the promise of a third set for sometime next year. Many familiar and new faces are lined-up for this next installment, including Malaysia-based Laksamana Stunt Team’s own Riki Rikando, and industry-certified stunt director Ayez Shaukat Fonseca also co-starring, and you can read more about Fonseca and his endeavors by clicking here. In the meantime, enjoy […]

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This Young Silat Student Is All It Took To Help Sell A Martial Arts Movie

Pencak Silat is having an amazing moment of prominence in the recent history of Indonesian martial arts action films as of late. So, what better way to sustain it in the mainstream other than a flash mob right in the middle of a busy street in Jakarta? Or even better, with the help of at least one surprise appearance, what better way to help sell a film coming out next month? Perfect timing I’d say.

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