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STREET FIGHTER: ASSASSIN'S FIST Lands At FUNimatiom For U.S. & Canada Home Release

Lee B. Golden III

If you noticed any glitches while surfing the internet for cat videos on YouTube about a week and a half ago, that may have likely been martial artist, actor, writer and director Joey Ansah initiating his plans for world domination with his new hit online webseries, Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist, which has earned up to well around 10 million views in total since its debut on the Machinima YouTube. And not for nothing either, as the series, long in development since its early days as the 2010 proof-of-concept shortfilm, Street Fighter Legacy, has solidified itself as a cult phenomenon around the world, earning nothing short of upworthy praise from critics and hardcore fans of the original Capcom video game franchise from which it is based. On Saturday, although it may have been evident for some, the news became official with FUNimation announced as the North American and Canadian home and […]

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Celine Tran Is A Sexy Vampire Hunter In The New Shortfilm Promo, HEARTBREAKER

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It is not often that you see adult entertainment performers step into other aspects of film and acting, and there are quite a few people out there who are doing just that. If you would like an example, then look no further than actress and ex-porn star Céline Tran (formerly known as “Katsuni”), who is now taking her interests into the fun-filled world of comic book lore with Heartbreaker, a new edition of 619 Label’s French comic book anthology, Doggybags, from author, cartoonist and artistic director, Run (a.k.a. William Fox). And how do you suppose they would market this new installation? Well, the new shortfilm promo below should answer that question, directed by Run and featuring Tran in the lead role as our black-clad sword-wielding, vampire vaporizing superheroine in a full-on assault that takes bullet ballet to a whole new level of sexy! Wild Stunts (Europe) member Vincent Gatinaud designed […]

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Watch The New Teaser For REVENGE OF THE POMEGRANATE TREE HILL

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Thirteen years is quite a long time for a man to exact his revenge. For director Setsuto Wakamatsu, that’s plenty of time, and a perfect set up for his new film, Revenge Of The Pomegranate Tree Hill (Zakuro Zaka no Adauchi), based on a 2003 short story compilation by author and novelist Jiro Asada. The first teaser is out as of late last month, and it introduces a more contemplative nature for the film, which is good. Contemplation can lead to character development, suspense and tension, and at the end of it all, a climatic clashing of swords! Perfect isn’t it? Hiroshi Abe stars opposite actor Kiichi Nakai makes his second mark in Asada’s literary universe since appearing in Yojiro Takita’s 2003 film, When The Last Sword Is Drawn. Filming reportedly began just a few weeks into the year and is set to release domestically on September 20, 2014, courtesy […]

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Pierce Brosnan Talks Love And Bullets In The New Teaser For THE NOVEMBER MAN

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Following Relativity Media’s acquisition of The Bank Job helmer Roger Donaldson’s newest action spy thriller, The November Man, three months ago, we now have a stylish new official teaser trailer for netizens to check out below featuring Expendables 4 front-runner and former 007 star, lead actor Pierce Brosnan. Joining in are actress Olga Kurylenko and G.I. Joe: Retaliation co-star, actor Luke Bracey in a story based on a novel by Bill Granger that focuses on a former CIA operative who finds himself pitted against his former pupil, while forced back into the field on a very personal mission to find a woman on the run from her past who holds the key to an international conspiracy involving high level CIA officials and the Russian president-elect. The film is also the latest role we get to see Bracey in before catching him opposite Edgar Ramirez in director Ericson Core’s 2015 rendering […]

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SNOWPIERCER Gets A New Poster For Its U.S. Release

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Any news is good news since director Bong Joon-ho won the battle to grant filmgoers the desired viewing of his version of his new critically acclaimed sci-fi epic, Snowpiercer. So on Friday, the kind folks over at Vulture unveiled the newest North American artwork for the film which you can take a look at below. SYNOPSIS: “Snowpiercer,” based on the French graphic novel “Le Transperceneige,” is set in a future where, after a failed experiment to stop global warming, an Ice Age kills off all life on the planet except for the inhabitants of the Snow Piercer, a train that travels around the globe and is powered by a sacred perpetual-motion engine. A class system evolves on the train but a revolution brews. The film is getting a day-and-date release in the U.S. on June 27, meaning you will be able to catch the film in select theaters throughout the […]

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Watch A New Five-Minute Featurette For The New RUROUNI KENSHIN Sequels!

Lee B. Golden III

Rurouni Kenshin fans in Japan and the Philippines are getting first dibs at director Keishi Otomo‘s theatrical two-part contribution to the live-action manga franchise in just a little over a month and a half from now, and if you haven’t seen the first film on a legitimate DVD or Blu-Ray, (and if this latest study on DVDs and Blu-Ray discs won’t be an issue for you three years from now) you’re in luck. Several editions of it are already available on said platforms from various international distributors (and I’m not including the bootleg DVDs floating around out there claiming to be “all-region” and legit. If it does get legitimate U.S. distribution, you’ll hear it from me. Pinky swear). In the meantime, if you have seen the 2012 film, then the following video now being featured at the official YouTube channel for the upcoming sequels shouldn’t be a huge spoiler for […]

NO TEARS FOR THE DEAD Gets A Limited U.S.+Canada Release!

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Director Lee Jeong-bum‘s latest assassin thriller, No Tears For The Dead, has undergone its fair share of love and appreciation since earning much interest with its brilliant, gorgeous firsr teaser back in early April as its former title, The Crying Man. As of this week the film has been theatrically released in South Korea, and now, the film is poised for a limited release throughout North America and Canada on June 20 in the following locations below, courtesy of CJ Entertainment USA Los Angeles CGV Cinemas – 6/20/14: 621 S. western Ave. Los Angeles CA 90010 Fullerton OC Regal La Habra – 6/20/14: 1351 W Imperial Hwy La Habra CA 90631 DC / Virginia Fairfax Towne Center – 6/20/14: 4110 West Ox Rd Fairfax VA 22033 Honolulu Consolid. Pearlridge – 6/20/14: 98-1005 Moanalua Rd Aiea HI 96701 Toronto Empress Walk – 6/20/14: 5095 Yonge St., 3rd Floor Toronto, ON, M2N […]

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'KL Gangster' Action Franchise Sequel, ABANG LONG FADIL Brings The Pain!

Lee B. Golden III

It sort of feels like Malaysian action cinema isn’t getting a lot of acknowledgmemt on a broader scale…Either that, or I just need to surf the internet more often. But I hope to see some news of global distribution of a few previous films from the folks over at Skop Productions, particularly the 2011 martial arts crime thriller, KL Gangster, and its explosive 2013 prequel, KL Gangster 2. This time, the franchise is earning more praise with last week’s theatrical native premiere of action/comedy spin-off/sequel, Abang Long Fadil, directed by Shafiq Yusof, son of producer Datuk Yusof Haslam and younger brother of franchise helmer and co-star Syamsul Yusof. Actor and comedian Zizan Rizak reprises the title role from the franchise joining a mix of new and returning cast members, including Yusof and franchise lead, actor Aaron Aziz. The younger Yusof also applied his growing expertise in editing and designing the sound, […]

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Seven Minutes Of Terror In A New B-Roll Clip For THE PURGE: ANARCHY

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The Purge is already in effect with its live interactive cross-country tour of, The Purge: Breakout, ahead of the theatrical release of writer, producer and director James DeMonaco’s new film, The Purge: Anarchy. And this week, Blumhouse Productions is giving you a seven-minute sneak peek at some amazing B-roll footage from behind the scenes of the new dystopian action horror thriller which stars Frank Grillo, along with Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez, Michael K. Williams, Carmen Ejogo and Billy Parker. July 18, 2014 is the day we pay tribute to the new The New Founding Fathers of America, so be ready for anything!

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LUCY Will Be Rated-R Upon Theatrical Release

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Hey you, action fan. Guess what? Writer and director Luc Besson‘s forthcoming sci-fi action thriller, Lucy, is getting a kick-ass R-rating. And in a world where PG-13 movies (some good, and some needlessly rated as so) are domimating the conversation, it’s good to see that a portion of action film fans who love a good old-fashioned, grown-up R-rated movie haven’t been forgotten. So take note: Set the new rescheduled theatrical release date for July 25, 2014 on your calendar, and by all means, bring friends! Lucy also stars Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik and Amr Waked. SYNOPSIS: Scarlett Johansson stars as the eponymous Lucy, a poor girl who is kidnapped and forced by the mob to work as a drug mule. One day, a container of futuristic drugs that has been implanted inside her begins to leak, and as a result Lucy begins to develop superhuman powers. Now, with the ability […]

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Watch The New Trailer For HERCULES REBORN!

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Because you can never have enough Hercules in your life, The Asylum has itself a new trailer for its own claim on the classic mythological hero in director Nick Lyon’s new action adventure thriller, Hercules Reborn. WWE wrestler-turned-actor John Hennigan (Jumpstart) takes the lead as the titular role in this particular smaller-scale approach compared to its bigger-budget iteration by way of MGM. Still, judging by the trailer, it hits some nice beats here and there. The film was also written by Barrio Brawler helmer Jose Montesinos and arrives on DVD on July 8. SYNOPSIS: When a young man’s bride is kidnapped by an evil king, he turns to Hercules for help. The fallen hero has been living in exile, banished for killing his family, but the young man’s courage inspires Hercules. Together, they fight to rescue the bride and reclaim Hercules’ honor.

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Dwayne Johnson Is A Man With A Cause In The New Trailer For HERCULES!

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Action blockbusters won’t be running low with actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson taking the lead this July with the forthcoming release of his newest adventure thriller, Hercules from director Brett Ratner. And if it comes as close to author Steve Moore’s original novel as some book enthusiasts and action junkies like may hope, then you can chalk this up as another successful installment into a potential franchise with a sequel. Yes indeed, there are more books from whence this film came via its roots at Radical Comics in 2009, and with any luck, Johnson might say yes. Well, I hope he does at least. This one looks grizzled as all mighty hell with a splash of chilli. Bring ice. Check out the new trailer below and mark your calendar for July 25! SYNOPSIS: Fourteen hundred years ago, a tormented soul walked the earth that was neither man nor god. Hercules […]

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Indiegogo Alert: Help Raise Funds For THE BLACK WASP STRIKES!

Lee B. Golden III

Independent filmmakers Richard and Chris Pelletier have a new shortfilm they want to bring to the masses this year with The Black Wasp Strikes, a retro noir action comedy featuring actor and stuntman Thomas Tan in the lead. The trailer, as seen at the bottom of the page has already gone viral as of February this year, and now, the Pelletiers are looking to wrap up post-production with the aid of a high-quality studio, appropriated with the right equipment to bring a memorable and noteworthy treat to fans of indie film and martial arts action. As things stand, the only way this can happen is with your support through their newly-launched Indiegogo campaign platform to the tune of $3000, and not just to help finish a movie either; Aside from the usual list of cool gifts you can earn in exchange for your generosity, 10% of the proceeds have already […]

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Reel Time: KENNY WONG (2014)

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Having first landed my sights on the West coast for all things related to action films and stunts, it’s still pretty cool to know that there are some folks who share my interests here on the upper East, including actor and stuntman, Kenny Wong. And this week, Wong has taken to the internet to showcase his latest reel. So, I spoke to him for a little bit this week, and I asked him what he enjoys most about performing stunts on camera. “I never stop training and learning new things in life,” he says. “I am much more aware about myself and being more assertive to improving myself as a person. And I don’t mean it in just the physical way. I’ve learned so much through the martial way, acrobatics, and stunts that it reflects back to my every day life that it grounds me. Sure it’s fun and I […]

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SUBMERGED Sinks You Into Action With A New Trailer

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This one caught me off guard. Really, it was quite a surprise to see action Mario Van Peebles fall into my line of sight again when I’m sifting through webpages for film info, this time in a new trailer for the upcoming suspense thriller, Submerged. Here, we see Peebles starring opposite actor Jonathan Bennett who plays the last hope for a group of teenagers whose limousine sink following an ambush by masked men. It looks very fast paced and should serve as a well-worthy treat for fans who love a good thriller. We’ll hear more about this eventually. In the meantime, watch the trailer and brace yourselves until it’s release later this year. Submerged also stars Talulah Riley, Tim Daly, Cody Christian and Rosa Salazar, and is directed by Steven C. Miller. SYNOPSIS: A limo ride home from a party turns into a terrifying ordeal for a group of college […]

The New Teaser For THE PIRATES Sails Online!

Lee B. Golden III

Director Lee Seok-hoon‘s newest action adventure feature, The Pirates, had a stellar showing at Cannes last month, having been sold to up to 15 countries including the U.S., reportedly marking the highest presale rate for a Korean period film this year. And there is doubt, its international rights holder, Lotte Entertainment, holds this as a remarkable achievement leading up to the film’s domestic theatrical release which will soon be announced. At any rate, netizens can now get an idea at what impressed buyers in France a few weeks ago with a brand new teaser now availble for viewing. Lead actress Son Ye-jin rounds out the principle cast with Kim Nam-gil and actress and k-pop girl band f(x) member Sulli, to name a few. Watch out for more news ahead with what appears to be a promising new film. SYNOPSIS: At the onset of Joseon’s founding, envoys bringing the Emperor’s Seal […]

Just Kidding Films Presents: GUILTY

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Online action shortfilms are fun to watch, especially comedic ones, and the guys over at Just Kidding Films aren’t the least bit afraid to try and tap into your funny bone and put a smile on your face, this time with their latest dish of funny with the new short, Guilty. The set-up? Well, I won’t give it away. But if you’ve been following these guys long enough, then you probably know how awesome they are at delivering their own brand of clever, tongue-in-cheek humor to netizens everywhere. Actors Bart Kwan and David So collaborate with actor and stuntman Noah Fleder. It’s also one of the most recent gigs released online since Fleder launched his inspired new indie banner, Force Storm Entertainment with an upcoming mini-project attributed to Star Wars which is currently in post-production. Keep your eyes peeled, and in the meantime, check out Guilty in the following embed […]

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Check Out What's Happening At NYAFF 2014 This June!

Lee B. Golden III

Anyone in the mood for some Asian cinema? Then Lincoln Center is your place to be this summer, host to the usual wide array of films ranging from classic to contemporary projects. A few of them are currently upcoming in certain parts of the globe in one form or another. Hopefully you can attend this event yourself this month and see what all the fuss is about. Film Society’s own Brian Brooks has the official line-up as announced below: The international premiere of Alan Mak and Felix Chong’s crime thriller Overheard 3 will open the New York Asian Film Festival on June 27. The 13th edition of the festival will showcase 60 features, including 20 North American, six U.S., and 11 New York premieres, in addition to filmmaker and celebrity guests from Asia and Australia, announced the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema, in association with the Japan […]

George Nolfi Will Direct The Next Bruce Lee Biopic, BIRTH OF THE DRAGON

George Nolfi Will Direct The Next Bruce Lee Biopic, BIRTH OF THE DRAGON

Lee B. Golden III

It was back in February of last yearthat QED International and Groundswell Productions announced their backing of a new Bruce Lee biopic titled Birth Of The Dragon. The film’s announcement couldn’t have come at a better time last year as a new Bruce Lee statue was unveiled in California, in addition to a star-studded screening of Enter The Dragon at the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences, and a special exhibition launched at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum attributed to the Jeet Kune Do master and martial artist 40 years after his passing. On Friday, it was officially announced that The Adjustment Bureau helmer George Nolfi will be directing the film, which will center on a story inspired by the historic closed-doors fight between Lee and kung fu master Wong Jack Man at a time when the Hong Kong Triads were prominent in San Francisco. Nolfi‘s writing credits also […]

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The New Trailer For YASMINE Channels Bruce Lee With A Woman's Touch

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Things are now settling after director Siti Kamaluddin and her fellow film cohorts at Origin Films spent the past few weeks garnering attention from onlookers and buyers in Cannes this year for her new coming-of-age martial arts action drama Yasmine. The film is the currently the beneficiary of several firsts, including being Brunei’s first commercial picture in up to five decades, as well as being Kamaluddin’s directorial debut starring breakout actress Liyana Yus in the title role. And since premiering the first teaser back in March, the film is already leaving quite an impression among genre fans curious to see what Yus has in store. That day is now coming with the film’s domestic release scheduled for slated for August 21, and to accomodate this, we now have a brand new official trailer which you can check out with a behind-the-scenes clip – the first of four featurettes from the […]