Lee B. Golden III

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KUNG FU PANDA 3 Adds A Second Director

Dreamworks Animation’s restructuring process is going to see its fair share of challenges, particularly following last month’s reported losses. Ultimately, this includes prioritizing only a handful of franchise films between now and summer of 2018 along with the recent acquisition of co-production status for the newly dated March 18, 2016 release of Kung Fu Panda 3. Bearing in mind the move also avoids going toe to toe with Star Wars: The Force Awakens this December but it is playing pretty close to the release of Warner Bros. Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Hopefully fans of the forthcoming Kung Fu Panda trilogy will make way to show their support as we await further info on what the film will entail. In the meantime, what we now also know is that Jennifer Yuh Nelson who directed Kung Fu Panda 2 and supervised the story and action animation for the first film […]

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[UPDATE] Joseph Kahn's POWER/RANGERS One-Shot Is A Deboot Of R-Rated War-Torn Epicness

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Look anywhere on YouTube and you’ll find any number of independently conceived concepts attributed to the Ameritoku crossover series, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. There are a few in the works on smaller scales as well as a feature film from Lionsgate and Saban, and while many of these could likely hit all the similar tones of a kid-friendly show, there’s at least one vision that’s taken a life of its own which completely undoes it all. That said, Detention helmer Joseph Kahn and Dirty Laundry one-shot producer, Bootleg Universe’s own Adi Shankar have a hell of a way of interpreting Ameritoku, and their latest contribution to the fandom with their own one-shot, Power/Rangers, is a distinct example of this. Written by Kahn, Dutch Southern and lead actor James Van Der Beek, Kahn‘s is a version which removes the kid-friendly appeal and replaces it with all the trimmings of a big-scale […]

THE HIT LIST – February 24, 2015

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This week was a little nuts after trying to catch onto at least one more video for last week’s post, so I didn’t try too hard to hold out (actually, I did and fell asleep eventually, LOL) Luckily I managed to get everything I think I needed to so any late entries will just have to wait until next week. This one is pretty sizeable already what with all the crazy stunt reels and fight bits I found, so your mornings (or afternoons or evenings) should relatively be entertaining. As always, there’s plenty more freerunning to do in the world, and these guys are far from finished. Check out the latest from Marselo Martini, Ronnie Shalvis, and the dozens of athletes who attended the Singapore’s Lion City Gathering earlier this month! I didn’t know this, but there’s a tricking channel that’s been online for a while now and the videos […]

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WESLEY SNIPES Is The Boss In NBC's ENDGAME

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It’s a bit surprising to see actor Wesley Snipes head to the small screen seeing as how his career has been largely theatrical, but it certainly lends some exciting news for NBC viewers now as the network ramps up its slate of pilots for 2015. Word from Deadline has it that he’ll be joining lead actor Phillip Winchester in the upcoming pilot episode for the new series, Endgame. Set in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show centers on Winchester who will play Alex, a former intelligence agent-turned-security expert who gets swept into a conspiracy that will force him to take on a series of obstacles in order to save innocent lives. Actor Damon Gupton stars alongside Winchester as Vegas detective Cal Brown, friend of Alex, whereas Snipes will play the role of Johnson, the calm and collective, enigmatic Pit Boss of the game who maintains damage control when needed while keeping his eye […]

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Language Runs Afowl With Fisticuffs In New BTS Footage For GREEN STREET HOOLIGANS: UNDERGROUND

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Director James Nunn‘s latest ode to hooligan vengeance in Green Street Hooligans: Underground is finally hitting North American shores on DVD following a limited theatrical release earlier this year. Action star and actor Scott Adkins portrays a former hooligan himself, now forced back in the fray to investigate his brother’s death and unleash his own brand of old school bare-knuckle justice with co-stars Jack Doolan, Kacey Barnfield, Spencer Wilding and co-star/action director Joey Ansah rounding out the cast. February 24 is the film’s release and Movieweb recently hosted a small featurette included on this week’s new DVD which you can now view below. In addition, and thanks to Ansah, you can now also catch an awesome pre-vizualized behind-the-scenes look at Adkins and the rest of the cast as they get into hooligan character for the unmitigated chaos that ensues throughout the film. Watch the madness and linguistic filth unleash in […]

Beatings, Bruises And Drama Galore In GACHIBAN: NEW GENERATION 1 And 2. Watch The Trailers For Both!

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The Gachiban film series has stood the test of time in the years since launching in 2008 as a spoof of Miike Takashi’s Crows films. Nowadays you’ll find well over twenty titles in the saga with several directors at the helm gearing toward a specific niche of fans who’ve grown extra fond of the Yanki movie sub-genre category that’s been observed time and again in several films and franchises focused on young, twenty-something delinquents who get caught up in their own respective troubles often coupled with outlandish humor and climatic battles with over-the-top fisticuffs and brawls galore. As such, actor Jinnai Sho is now the center of focus in two new installments which released in Japan back in late January and just last week with the latest twofer in Gachiban: New Generation – Part 1 and Gachiban: New Generation – Part 2. Takashi Motoki, who has directed many of the […]

POUND OF FLESH Weighs In With A New Release Date!

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One of the more promising titles of late this year will be one for hardcore fans of action star Jean-Claude Van Damme‘s latest action thriller, Pound Of Flesh. Taking on China’s seedy underworld in search of his missing kidney, Van Damme plays Deacon, a former military operative who wages a one-man war against an entire criminal organization with his niece’s life at stake. The trailers so far bode with sheer, gruesome displays of brutality at the very center of this grisly tale of redemption, continuing an upworthy trend of memorable performances by Van Damme whose films are only hitting harder in many aspects. I’m pretty sure the fans are loving it, and by May 20, 2015 when the film arrives courtesy of eOne, I’m sure they’ll love it even more. SYNOPSIS: In China to donate his kidney to his dying niece, Deacon (VAN DAMME), a former black-ops agent, awakes the […]

Watch The New Trailer For French-Language Spoof, THE TRUE STORY OF ROBIN HOOD

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There have long been different iterations up for debate on just who legendary archer and folk hero Robin Hood really was. Well, leave it to writer and director Anthony Marciano to offer his own comical take on the original story, now in the form of Robin des Bois, la véritable histoire…or, The True Story Of Robin Hood with actors Max Boublil and Malik Bentalha and actress Géraldine Nakache starring. True or not, this one promises a fair share of giggles for all, rich or poor. SYNOPSIS (Google Translated): Robin Hood is a bad guy. He and his fellow Tuck have a very clear ethics in life: they rob the poor, women or the elderly. The rest? Too risky. But even the bad guys have dreams and theirs is to buy the brothel run most of the city, the Pussycat. Robin unstoppable when it comes to enrich themselves, then decided to […]

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THE GUNMAN Sees Red In Three New Character Posters

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Director Pierre Morel‘s upcoming international actioner, The Gunman, is coming on March 20, and while the trailers have been nothing short of stellar, a few bits of poster art that have gone viral have been either hit or miss. This week, we finally have some more artwork to share via IMDb, which ought to help gain the film some more attention with the film now a month away from its release. The red ought to be of some use here. SYNOPSIS: An adaptation of Jean-Patrick Manchette’s “The Prone Gunman.” Sean Penn stars as Jim Terrier, an international operative who is betrayed by the organization he worked for, and must go on the run in a relentless game of cat and mouse across Europe. Also starring are Jasmine Trinca, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance and Javier Bardem. Check out the posters just beneath the most recent trailer. H/T: City On […]

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Haley Bennett Reunites With Washington And Fuqua For THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN!

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Last year’s go-around with the Denzel Washington/Antoine Fuqua hit pairing, The Equalizer, turned out some really amazing from its cast. One such performance came from supporting actress Haley Bennett who plays a friend to that of lead actress Chloe Grace Moretz in the story of a monastic former government operative whose fight for a young girl’s freedom from human traffickers turned into a sprawling one-man war against an entire criminal organization, and at the rate we’re going, we could very well see a sequel. Before then, director Fuqua and our lead actor Washington are bound to rejoin for the production of The Magnificent Seven as of last June – a remake of the original 1960 classic western directed by John Sturges and starring Yul Brenner and Steve McQueen. Actor Chris Pratt was announced for a possible role in the film last December as well, and now, Deadline is reporting the […]

Christian Howard Was Born Ready In The New Teaser For JACK!

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Hold on to your mullets and hero poses! LA-based Threw A Glass Productions has a batch of new projects running in 2015, including one that dares to revitalize the classic 1980’s action hero with a few laughs to spare. Meet Jack, an action hero of satire built from the remnants of action cinema glory from a time when Stallone and Schwarzenegger were at their peak. Such nostalgia comes courtesy of in-house writer and director, actor Christian Howard (Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist, Warrioress) who stars in the title role, and for this, we now get a teaser that’s worth every second he milks it for the camera. SYNOPSIS: Jack is a cop, in a world where crime doesn’t take a day off, he is ready to uphold the Law, even if that means breaking the Law. Are you ready? Howard spoke more on the project with co-creators, actor Fed Zanni and […]

Toa Fraser's THE DEAD LANDS Scores A New Red-Band Trailer!

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And just like that, following Thursday’s poster reveal now comes the official trailer for director Toa Fraser‘s latest Maori action adventure thriller, The Dead Lands. If you’re new to the title and are looking forward to possibly seeing something truly amazing at the movies, you’re just in time as this particular gem has already earned the favorability of critics and movie goers since its domestic premiere in New Zealand after its 2014 film festival run. Yes, there are plenty of reasons to go to the movies this year, and accordingly, The Dead Lands is one to take note of! SYNOPSIS: Hongi (James Rolleston) – a Maori chieftain’s teenage son – must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, led by Wirepa (Te […]

Watch The Theatrical Trailer For The U.S. Release Of SNOW GIRL AND THE DARK CRYSTAL 3D!

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Going two-for-two this week, Well Go USA recently announced the acquisition of the new fantasy action adventure, Snow Girl And The Dark Crystal, on the heels of its release in China just this week. Now, we have a trailer to share, and gladly enough, the film will be getting its just dues in 3D as well when the film arrives at our shores on February 27, 2015. SYNOPSIS: Directed by Academy Award Winner, Peter Pau, Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal is a big budget (30M US) romantic fantasy adventure about the legendary hero Zhong Kui, a fabled warrior with mysterious powers who is forced to conquer the realms of Heaven and Hell to save his people and the woman he loves. Chen Kun and Li Bingbing star. Watch the new trailer courtesy of JoBlo!

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Jason Momoa Rules In A New AQUAMAN Photo By Zack Snyder

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While director Zack Snyder‘s twitter account continues to be a source of major fandom for the upcoming March 25, 2016 release of Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice, a new photo is now going viral presenting actor Jason Momoa as the King Of The Seven Seas himself, Aquaman. Momoa was finally confirmed for the role last summer after months and months of fleeting press coverage denying his involvement with Warner Bros’s DC Movie slate. The pic’s virility has already generated a massive response from fans, though there are a few folks who still have their opinions on why he doesn’t look like his usual comic book self… Seriously, some people are just silly. There is only one true King. #unitetheseven pic.twitter.com/RDFG8jbuI6 — ZackSnyder (@ZackSnyder) February 20, 2015 Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice is the first of a new slate of films expected to arrive between now and 2020 as […]

THE WHITE-HAIRED WITCH Gets A Trailer And US Release Date

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2014 proved to be a notable continuance of milestone achievements in visually stunning filmmaking. Amplifying much of its ventures into 3D territory with director Jacob Cheung‘s The White Haired Witch serving as a credible example of these endeavors. The film itself revisits the classic stories adapted in 1993 films starring Bridgette Lin in the title role, now with actress Fan Bingbing taking the helm. Well Go USA is proudly releasing the movie on March 10, 2015 on Blu-Ray disc, DVD and Digital HD, and as always, we have a fresh new trailer to accomodate! SYNOPSIS: In the twilight of the Ming Dynasty, the Imperial court is plagued by corruption as tyrants rule over the land. With the Manchurians preying on a weakened empire, war is imminent. To save the victims from their suffering, sorceress Jade Raksha fights the soldiers that oppress people for their own gain. As payback, local government […]

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Ryan Barrett Goes Unhinged In The Violent New Teaser For THE DEMOLISHER!

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Forget Kick-Ass…Actor Ryan Barrett is done taking your shit in Canadian director Gabriel Carrer‘s newest indie crime thriller, The Demolisher. The film already has a few stills floating around online as of last year but we finally have a trailer going viral, and its filled good and plenty with all the darkness and realism you’d like in a vigilante thriller of this kind. SYNOPSIS: Bruce (Ryan Barrett) is an ordinary repairman tormented by a crippling sense of responsibility for his disabled wife Samantha, an ex-policewoman (Tianna Nori), the survivor of a gang-related assault. Bruce’s increasing hyper-sensitivity to the injustice suffered by his wife steer him down a dark path of vigilantism, and with his rapidly disintegrating mental health, paranoia and overwhelming sense of doom, Bruce channels his inner rage towards a young woman Marie (Jessica Vano) and finds refuge in a world of extreme violence. Both a character study and […]

STRIKE BACK Stars Head To NBC With Two Seperate Pilots, BLINDSPOT And ENDGAME

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Sullivan Stapleton (L) and Phillip Winchester (R) in STRIKE BACK Careers remain ever-growing for actors Phillip Winchester and Sullivan Stapleton following their finished run in Cinemax’s five-season action series, Strike Back. The two are now venturing into other territories in the world of television as both will have their own respective shows on NBC’s growing roster of pilots and potential series ventures. Thursday’s report from Deadline has brought word that Winchester will star in the forthcoming pilot for high-octane thriller, Endgame. Set in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show centers on Winchester who will play Alex, a former intelligence swept into a conspiracy that will force him to take on a series of obstacles in order to save innocent lives. Simultaneously, Stapleton will take on the role of an elite FBI unit leader whose name is mysteriously tattooed on the back of a beautiful amnesiac who awakens in Times Square, as […]

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Kellan Lutz And More To Star In EXTRACTION With Bruce Willis

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Kellan Lutz in THE EXPENDABLES 3 From Lionsgate Director Steven C. Miller‘s latest action thriller, Extraction, has only just begun filming, and casting news is finally making the rounds. The film began principal photography just yesterday in Mobile, Alabama with producers Randall Emmett and George Furla and Adam Goldworm on hand, and now the film has officially added one other key cast member for the film’s plot. Following the film’s announcement last month with action stars Bruce Willis and MMA fighter-turned-actress Gina Carano attached, Deadline is confirming the addition of actor Kellan Lutz to the mix. Lutz will play Harry Turner, a rookie C.I.A. agent who sets out in search of his kidnapped father, played by Willis, against the wishes of his superiors in the wake of the construction of a super-weapon called the Condor; The report also expands on last week’s news of Carano‘s addition by THR, detailing her […]

THE DEAD LANDS Gets A U.S. Poster And Theatrical/VOD Release Date

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Director Toa Frasier‘s latest Maori action epic, The Dead Lands, has stood the test of time since its film festival accolades last year prior to its New Zealand release. The film is finally extending its roll-out to other territories in 2015, including in North America where it will first premiere in limited theaters and through video-on-demand beginning on April 17 following its acquisition by Magnet Releasing. As such, we now have a fresh new poster to accomodate. It’s not too different from the artwork presented last year, but its still worth taking notice. Check it out. Produced by Matthew Metcalfe and scribe Glenn Standring, The Dead Lands centers on actor James Rolleston in the role of Hongi, the son of a chieftain forced trek forbbiden territory to forge an uneasy alliance with a mysterious warrior in order to avenge his father and his tribe, and bring peace and honor to […]

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Neill Blomkamp Officially Announces ALIEN Sequel

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Put a little concept art online and people lose their minds! In this case, we veer over to the viral artwork of District 9 and Elysium helmer Neill Blomkamp whose conceptual pieces have been making the rounds for sometime now with reference to the once short-lived prospects of an Alien sequel. The original franchise launched by director Ridley Scott in 1979. Starring actress Sigourney Weaver, the film spawned massive cult acclaim among sci-fi geeks, as well as a four-film series in addition to two vs. Preadator-crossover films between 2004 and 2007 before Scott took the helm for the 2012 release of Prometheus, attempting to establish an origin telling in the process. Generally speaking, it wasn’t exactly what fans wanted but the film did enough for a sequel which is now in development…but that’s not all. It was during the production of Blomkamp‘s upcoming March release of Chappie that several discussions […]