Lee B. Golden III

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'Expendables 3' Producer Teases Part Four

Buzzing around the web as of recent is talk of a fourth installation into The Expendables franchise, courtesy of the latest blurbs from producer Avi Lerner. With the monopoly shared by the Bulgarian press over all things Lerner and ‘Expendable’-related, exclusive fan site Expendables Premiere managed to forward the following excerpt (via rough translation): Mr. Lerner , is it true that ” Expendables 3 ” will be the largest action in the current history of the genre ? LERNER: “Absolutely There is so much action , dynamics, fire and killed than in any other in the world. I am extremely pleased by everything that happened here because of the ” Expendables 3 .” It was the best – studio teams locations . And the second part made in Bulgaria . And the fourth will probably shoot here .” The update comes in light of other news that began circulating the […]

TEAM NRG Kicks Into Action With A New Showreel

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You may recall back in May that I shared an action packed revenge thriller short film from independent filmmaker Trey “Showtime” Drysdale titled The Enigma, with actor Craig Canning. Well, if the names sound familiar, then you’re likely aware of the live-action stage stylings as the dynamic martial arts performance duo, Team NRG. Based out in the U.K., Team NRG presents an eclectic hybrid array of extreme martial arts, weapons, dance, tricking and fight choreography, which they edit themselves. Their performances are documented in such previous events as the Bodypower Expo, the Open Yorkshire Classics Bodybuilding Show, the Arnold Carnival at Nottingham, and most recently at the 2013 Unity International Games at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Formerly of the now defunct international demo troupe, Team GBR, Drysdale and Canning came into NRG bringing their own formidable skill sets, with Drysdale, a 3rd degree black belt and eleven year Taekwondo […]

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The Final Trailer For THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Is Online

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The final trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire arrived on Sunday night. The film arrives in standard and IMAX theaters on November 22, 2013 from director Francis Lawrence with actress Jennifer Lawrence reprising her role from The Hunger Games (2012) as Katniss Everdeen, a gifted archer who becomes the ultimate symbol for a society ruled by a dictatorship that hosts an annual ceremonial game of sport to suppress the masses. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire also stars Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson and Donald Southerland, along with Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Toby Jones, Jena Malone, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amanda Plummer, Lynn Cohen, Patrick St. Esprit, Meta Golding, Bruno Gunn, Alan Ritchson, E. Roger Mitchell, Maria Howell, Stephanie Leigh Schlund, Sam Claflin and Jeffrey Wright. SYNOPSIS: Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the […]

Film Of The Week: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (2011)

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SYNOPSIS: Meek U.S. Army soldier Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) takes part in an experimental military program that infuses him with super-human powers, and uses his newfound strength to battle the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) in this comic-book adventure from director Joe Johnston (The Wolfman, The Rocketeer). Tommy Lee Jones, Neal McDonough, and Stanley Tucci co-star in a film written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeeley (who previously collaborated on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe). REVIEW: My review here for Captain America: The First Avenger may be a re-visit for most of you FCSyndicate readers out there who have already seen the movie. For me, as it stands, I’m still one more film short before finally catching up to Marvel’s second phase in its second cinematic universe leading Thor: The Dark World and the April 4, 2014 release of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. So this was as pretty good an opportunity as any before than […]

Weapons Clash As One Man Makes The Ultimate Sacrifice For Justice In The New LBP Short INTERPRETATION

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Saturday night saw the latest online release of a new shortfilm from the folks at LBP Stunts Chicago titled Interpretation. Written, edited, choreographed and directed by independent action filmmaker Emmanuel Manzanares, Interpretation was filmed in early October through last Thursday with LBP member, actor and martial arts performer Nate Hitpas who has been featured in a few other action packed test fight clips in recent weeks in front of the camera, as well as behind it. Also starring is actor and stuntman Mike Fierro who has also been doing stuntwork for several years, in addition to recently completing work for director Neil Burger’s upcoming science fiction action thriller, Divergent alongside Manzanares, who says Fierro has always wanted to try to do a fight of his own. It is with this that Manzanares incorporated an idea he originally had with the opportunity to share a little bit more of what Fierro […]

Yen Gets An English Lead Role For PRIORITY RUN

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Wonders never cease with international action star Donnie Yen, coming off the release of his long awaited Hong Kong action thriller, Special ID, into a longer work list of films to come which include the recently wrapped Last Of The Best from director Teddy Chen and the filming of Iceman 3D: Part 2. On Saturday, Twitch brought an exclusive report which included a major announcement from international sales company Arclight Films for a new Yen action vehicle titled Priority Run to be directed by Troy Nixey, which would possibly bring Yen his first lead role in an English action picture since performing smaller roles and coordinating action sequences on films like Highlander: Endgame, Blade 2 and Shanghai Knights. Other cast members are expected to be announced at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California next month. Check out the synopsis below: Set to star fast rising action star Donnie […]

NINJA: SHADOW OF A TEAR Gets New Cover Art And A Release Date

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Ninja: Shadow Of A Tear – out 31st December http://t.co/2J9MQN4k09 — Scott Adkins (@TheScottAdkins) October 26, 2013 Actor Scott Adkins has unveiled the official blu-ray art for the upcoming release of the highly anticipated martial arts action packed film festival favorite, Ninja: Shadow Of A Tear. The film sequelizes the first movie from 2009 with Adkins reprising his role alongside actress Mika Hiji. Also starring are Kane Kosugi, Shun Sugata, Vithaya Pansringarm and Tim Man who also served as fight choreographer. Ninja: Shadow Of A Tear is written by David N. White and directed by Isaac Florentine. The film is confirmed for a New Years’ Eve release on December 31, 2013. SYNOPSIS: Casey Bowman has finally settled down. He’s happily married to Namiko (who is pregnant with their first child), living in Japan and teaching at the Koga dojo. While buying her a present, Casey is attacked by two punks. […]

Jean Reno Makes His Vengeance Count In 22 BULLETS

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What do you get when you get Luc Besson on board to help produce a Jean Reno action vehicle? Well, of you have not yet seen the magic currently known as the cult-classic hit Leon: The Professional, chances are you will be blown away for what comes next in Besson’s upcoming French action suspense thriller, 22 Bullets. The film has existed for several years now, hitting cinemas throughout Europe, but today we are finally granted an English-language trailer for the film, which will release in select theaters on November 8, 2013 in North America. 22 Bullets stars Reno along with Kad Merad, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Marina Fois, and Joey Starr. The French language feature film is based on a novel by Franz-Olivier Giesbert, and adapted for the screen by writer and director Richard Berry. SYNOPSIS: Retired gangster Charlie Matteï (Jean Reno) embarks on a violent quest for revenge after being pumped […]

Kevin Tancharoen Retires From MORTAL KOMBAT

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Writer and director Kevin Tancharoen (left) with actor Ian Anthony Dale on the set of Mortal Kombat Legacy (2011) April Fools’ Day is long gone for the remainder of its following year. So, one may be baffled by Kevin Tancharoen‘s latest announcement on Twitter on Friday night, stating he would be parting ways with Mortal Kombat, ending his role with the franchise as the writer and director of the pending film and two previous webseries seasons for Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. After 3 years of Kombat,I’ve decided to move on to other creative opportunities. I wish everyone involved in the movie big success. Thanks! — Kevin Tancharoen (@KTANCH) October 25, 2013 The announcement comes just a month off the release of the second season of Mortal Kombat Legacy with talk of a third season and a film that has since been reported to be actively developing. Progress on the film […]

Hong Kong Gets A New Poster For SNOWPIERCER

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Comic Book Movie forwarded the latest international poster for the upcoming sci-fi action thriller, Snowpiercer. The poster comes just several weeks after the Hong Kong distributor Golden Scene made public their release date for the film from director Bong Joon-ho. Bong, coming off of a recent dual interview he did along with Quentin Tarantino at the Busan International Film Festival earlier this month, was recently reported to be “furious” over the apparent 20 minutes of cuts from the film for North America and other English-speaking territories against his wishes, as it languishes in distribution hell under The Weinstein Company until a release date gets announced. Based on a screenplay by Bong and co-writer Kelly Masterson, Snowpiercer is the live-action adaptation of the French graphic novel, “Le Transperceniege” by Benjamin Legrand and Jacques Lob. Set in the year 2035, a failed attempt to stave off global warming has left Earth covered in extreme […]

Fifteen Levels Of Ballistic Action In The New Trailer For HE WHO DARES

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It was back in March this year that the poster was finally unveiled for the upcoming hostage thriller, He Who Dares, which is now slated for a 2014 release. Hailed as a martial arts action hybrid cross between The Raid and Die Hard, the film features slick fight choreography with blazing action sequences coordinated by Hong Kong stunt veteran Jude Poyer. Written by James Crow, He Who Dares stars Tom Benedict Knight, Simon Phillips, Kye Loren, Ben Lloyd-Holmes, Ewan Ross, Rebecca Ferdinando, Lorraine Stanley, Christina Bellavia and actress, martial arts star Zara Phythian. The film is produced by Anthony and Patrick Maxwell and is directed by Paul Tanter. SYNOPSIS: On Christmas Eve a group of ruthless masked terrorists kidnap the Prime Minister’s daughter, fortifying themselves in an underground car park rigged with explosives. Crack SAS operative Chris Lowe (Tom Knight) and his team are sent in and must take the […]

Come Get Your Kicks At The URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE With Actor, Screenfighting Expert, JOHN NGUYEN

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This week I met YouTube personality, actor, screenfighter and online action cinema tutor John Nguyen. He may be just a few years in, but his work has already gained attention from a lot of people, especially the organizers of the star-studded Urban Action Showcase next month here in New York City (only another event I have to miss because of work *cries on the inside*). I’ve seen a few of Nguyen‘s videos, and I personally think they’re quite informative in making the best possible tool for anyone looking to learn how to choreograph, execute and direct a good screenfight, helping pave the way for other instructors and aspiring actors and filmmakers. And with Nguyen set to make his appearance in New York soon, he and I took the time to share a Facebook chat with each other about, among a few other thingst his own experiences, what drew him as […]

The Bullets Fly And Bodies Fall In The New Trailer For THE CONSTABLE

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Thursday saw a new poster and trailer for writer and director Dennis Law‘s new action cop thriller, The Constable. Lead actor Simon Yam stars as the lead in the new hard-hitting feature length action flick as a cop who goes above and beyond the call of duty despite his pending retirement. Also starring are Lam Suet, Maggie Siu,Sam Lee, Lo Hoi Pang, Ken Lo, Niu Meng Meng & Maggie Li, and opens domestically on its new release date, November 1, 2013. Yam is currently filming scenes with actor Donnie Yen in Iceman 3D Part 2, and is soon set to appear in the North American theatrical release of Man Of Tai Chi. Check out the new trailer, courtesy of Filmsmash. Click HERE to view the first trailer from over the summer. SYNOPSIS: Lam Kwok Kuen, nearing retirement and raising a mentally challenged son by himself, is a police officer whose sole requirement on […]

[Updated] Tiger Chen Loses An Arm In A Brutal Fight Clip From MAN OF TAI CHI

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UPDATE: Apparently the Youtube subscriber decided to privatize the video and block it from the public for now. Stay tuned. The official Keanu World YouTube channel has a new fight clip uploaded featuring lead actor Tiger Chen opposite Ocean Hou in a scene from actor/director Keanu Reeves‘ upcoming theatrical release of Man Of Tai Chi. The film is set to play in select IMAX theaters on Thursday October 24, 2013 one week ahead of its November 1, theatrical release nationwide from Radius TWC. Man Of Tai Chi also stars Reeves along with Karen Mok, Simon Yam, and Grandmaster Yu Hai, with a special appearance by Iko Uwais, and action sequences directed by Yuen Woo-Ping. SYNOPSIS: In the midst of Beijing’s urban bustle, ambitious young ‘Tiger’ Chen Lin-Hu (Tiger Chen) works as a lowly courier; but after work, he is a young martial arts star, rising through the ranks representing the […]

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Tweets FAST 7 Filming Start, Reveals 'Hercules' In A New Photo

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Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to Twitter on Thursday to announce the beginning of his filming slate for director James Wan‘s upcoming film, Fast And Furious 7. In addition, he posted a side-by-side picture showing his Fast And Furious persona, D.S.S. Agent Luke Hobbs, with the very first frontal image of his upcoming titular role in director Brett Ratner’s July 25, 2014 release of Hercules: The Thracian Wars, since filming finished five days ago. Johnson stars alongside Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges, Jason Statham, Nathalie Emmanuel, Lucas Black, Tony Jaa, Kurt Russell, Djimon Hounsou and John Brotherton. Fast And Furious 7 will release on July 11, 2014 from Universal Pictures. Intense 6 months of HERCULES to now Hobbs (Fast & Furious). Shooting starts now. #50ShadesOfAttitude pic.twitter.com/EsFhOP7aEY — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 24, 2013

Watch The New Trailer For CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER

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The new trailer has arrived for the upcoming Marvel sequel action adventure, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, releasing in North America on April 4, 2014. Off the heels of the newly unveiled poster and news of a prelude comic to come, the new trailer arrived exclusively at iTunes, featuring a new chapter set two years after the events in The Avengers, and Captain America: The First Avenger the year before. The film also marks the third entry of Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Iron Man 3, Alan Taylor’s upcoming Thor: The Dark World and the television premiere of the ABC television series, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., then leading into the August 1, 2014 release of director James Gunn’s recently-wrapped Guardians Of The Galaxy and the May 1, 2015 release of Joss Whedon’s The Avengers 2: Age Of Ultron, followed by the July 31 release of Ant-Man, from director […]

The New Teaser For BRUTAL Spells In Blood

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The new teaser is out for the upcoming mixed-martial arts science fiction action thriller, Brutal. The film stars The Forbidden Kingdom co-star, lead actor and martial artist Morgan Benoit, and former New York Giants player Jeff Hatch making his feature-length screen debut. The film was shot in the summer of 2012 between May and June, and will play for attendees of up to 500 people at the exclusive screening at Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California on November 5, including the film’s cast and crew, prior to it’s pending wide release date lock. Brutal also stars Dave Mattey, Stacey Jorgensen, Renata Green-Gaber, Christina Brooks and Andrew Flaherty, and features fight choreography by Chris Torres and Colin Follenweider. The film is produced by co-star Mario Kenyon, and producers Dylan Griffith and Sally Shepard, and is written and directed by Donald Flaherty. SYNOPSIS: BRUTAL centers on Trevor (Morgan Benoit), abducted from […]

GOING UNDERGROUND: An Interview With GREEN STREET 3: NEVER BACK DOWN Director JAMES NUNN

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Going just a few weeks into October, New York Comic Con attendees and fans of martial arts action superstar Scott Adkins could not wait to meet him and the cast of his forthcoming film, Hercules: The Legend Begins; I had to miss out that weekend for work purposes. That event led to the straightforward promotional push in London for Adkins‘s latest role as a vengeful underground brawler in director James Nunn‘s newly released clandestine sports and MMA action revenge thriller, Green Street 3: Never Back Down. I was contacted by event organizer Kerry Porter who invited me to the exclusive cast and crew screening of the film in London. Unfortunately, not living in London dimmed those hopes a bit, but I was fortunate to have Kerry’s help in being able to share my platform with the director, and essentially promote the film on Film Combat Syndicate. Green Street 3: Never […]

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Watch A New Featurette For OLDBOY

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Film District has unveiled a new two-minute featurette ahead of the release of director Spike Lee‘s Hollywood re-imagining of filmmaker Park Chan-wook’s 2003 revenge thriller, Oldboy. The featurette highlights actor Josh Brolin‘s transformational process between stages of filming, through weight gain and weight loss, and training for the physical scenes involving the action, courtesy of the film’s fight choreographer, J.J. Perry. Oldboy is written by Mark Protosevich and also stars Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley, James Ransone and Samuel L. Jackson. The film will release on November 27, 2013. SYNOPSIS: OLDBOY is a provocative, visceral thriller that follows the story of an advertising executive (Josh Brolin) who is abruptly kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years in solitary confinement. When he is inexplicably released, he embarks on an obsessive mission to discover who orchestrated his bizarre and torturous punishment only to find he is still trapped in a web of conspiracy […]

New Title And Casting Confirmed For Wu Jing's WOLF WAR

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An update over at Chinesemov was unveiled by some viral movement on Facebook earlier today showing the cast listing for director Jacky Wu Wing‘s upcoming commando action thriller, Wolf War. The film was titled Warg and Wolf in previous reports with behind the scenes footage showing Wu and actor Scott Adkins on set filming in camouflage uniforms over late summer in China. Interestingly enough is that the cast listing also includes actress Yu Nan, who most recently made the spotlight in the all-star cast the 2012 blockbuster, The Expendables 2, and is also set to appear in Fu Huayang’s exotic all-female jungle action thriller, Angel Warriors this November. In addition, the film has also apparently cast actor Vincent Zhao, best known for his work in such action titles as The Blacksheep Affair (a.k.a. Another Meltdown), Wu Dang and Yuen Woo-Ping’s martial arts adventure, True Legend. Zhao is also less preferably known […]