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MAXX To Begin Filming In Five Days, Kosugi Kane To Star With Wych Kaosayananda Directing

From L to R: Mori Ko, Kosugi Kane and Wych Kaosayananda location scouting for MAXX There’s still some fervor among fans that bigger and greater days are still ahead for martial arts action star Kosugi Kane following his better known contributions as of late to the genre in films like Ninja: Shadow Of A Tear and last year’s Tekken: Kazuya’s Revenge. That said, leave it to director Wych Kasosayananda to tackle Kosugi’s current forthcoming nod to the spy genre a la James Bond, with a twist. Maxx is the name of the new film from Eleven Arts and Kaos Entertainment, set to kick off production in five days with locations set to include Thailand, Phuket and others. The film will ultimately reunite Kaosayananda with Kosugi since serving as director of photography on Kosugi’s lead role last year in Tekken: Kazuya’s Revenge, whilst reconvening with Ninja: Shadow Of A Tear stunt […]

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Joseon's Greatest Detective Returns In The New Teaser For DETECTIVE K: THE LABORER'S DAUGHTER

Lee B. Golden III

Despite however you may feel about movies based on books or other mediums, fans of Joseon-era action comedies have surely gotten a kick out of director Kim Suk-Yoon‘s 2011 whodunit flick, Detective K: Secret Of Virtuous Widow. Clearly it did well enough for itself having initally spawned from a 2007 publication by author Kim Tak-Hwan, and with interest in a sequel brings the return of lead actors Kim Myung-Min and Oh Dal-Su to reprise their roles from the first in the upcoming release of Detective K: The Laborer’s Daughter with award-winning actress Lee Yeon-Hee also starring. SYNOPSIS: “Detective K” is the greatest Joseon detective story ever told about a private eye who is part clumsy and part genius with slyness and wit as his weapon. In 1795, the nineteenth year of King Jeongjo’s reign, a large amount of fake silver is slipped into circulation creating a substantial threat to the […]

Tom Hardy Is A Road Warrior Back In Battle In The New Trailer For MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Lee B. Golden III

If ever there was a film that has managed to gin up so much excitement and curiosity, it would be the latest upcoming theatrical offering from George Miller‘s hit franchise, Mad Max: Fury Road. And it took quite a while to get things rolling upon newly-cast Suicide Squad co-lead, actor Tom Hardy‘s inheritance of the title role iconically portrayed by actor Mel Gibson once upon a time. Thankfully, following a long and arduous wait after filming and subsequent pick-ups and reshoots, Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures got things off to an amazing start over the summer unleashing a beast of a trailer to appeal to the Comic-Con audience. Without hesitation, the response has been nothing short of fantastic, and now we have an official trailer that shows more of what we can expect from this latest gem, adding even more muscle to what many of us know and love […]

The New Frank Martin Is Action-Ready In The First Official Photo From THE TRANSPORTER LEGACY

Lee B. Golden III

There’s still plenty of time to speculate ahead of the March 6, 2015 release of the action-packed origin-centered thriller, The Transporter Legacy. It is the first step into a new trilogy with a new lead actor in the form of former Game Of Thrones co-star, actor Ed Skrein now taking the reigns of franchise character, Frank Martin, played previously by the incomparable Jason Statham, and of course, the fans will no doubt be critical. The film is the second remake effort from Brick Mansions helmer Camille Delamarre, focusing on Martin’s earlier years as a self-employed transporter-for-hire for any and all who could afford him, as well as abide by three main rules. What’s interesting here is that despite taking an origin-oriented approach, the story here will evidently see the character Martin, already in his element (somewhat indicated by previous set footage), which indicates that the new franchise won’t be straying […]

Take A Look At Actor Ed Skrein In New Set Video From TRANSPORTER: LEGACY!

Lee B. Golden III

In case you’ve been living under a rock, production is currently underway for Transporter: Legacy, the first in a new trilogy from producers Luc Besson and Mark Gao since their mid-Cannes deal announcement last year. Following the previous trilogy with action star Jason Statham, the new trilogy kicks off with new male lead, former Game Of Thrones actor Ed Skrein in a younger iteration of the franchise protagonist, ex-soldier, underworld courier and mercenary, Frank Martin who is forced to help four women with a heist in order to save his kidnapped father from Russian human traffickers. The new film is being shot on-location in France where new French language-only set video is now available for viewing, courtesy of a new report from Culture Box. Skrein is joined by True Blood actress Gabriella Wright and A Good Day To Die Hard co-star Radivoje Bukvic, with actresses Loan Chabanol and Tatiana Pajkovic […]

Choi Min-Sik Leads An Epic Battle Against The Odds In, THE ADMIRAL: ROARING CURRENTS This Weekend!

Lee B. Golden III

Director Kim Han-Min‘s new high seas adventure flick, The Admiral: Roaring Currents has been seeing some pretty good prospects lately. The film has some mixed reviews, but was also a box office hit in South Korea for a second weekend in a row this month, and will now have a limited theatrical release this weekend in North America, courtesy of CJ Entertainment. SYNOPSIS: Year 1597, Joseon Dynasty has been under Japanese attack for six years. As the nation faces possibility of loss with the Japanese military charging fearlessly to the capital of the nation, Admiral YI is reappointed as the Chief of Naval Operations and assembles a group of soldiers to defend the nation against Japanese attack. Japanese Chief Commander Kurushima (RYU Seung-ryong), notorious for his cruel personality and clever strategies, respond by destroying Joseon’s one last hope, the Turtle Ship. With just 12 battleships and an army of doubtful […]

The New THE TAKING OF TIGER MOUNTAIN 3D Teaser Skiis Its Way Online

Lee B. Golden III

Traction has been slow for the forthcoming release of director Tsui Hark‘s 3D period action epic, The Taking Of Tiger Moutain. Fortunately, with a possible December 2014 release looming, at least fans now get to see a small teaser of what’s to come. It doesn’t show much, except we see a modern day setting merging through a smartphone screen, transporting viewers to another era in history. This is a little weird. Interesting, but weird… oh hell. Bring it Tsui! We love weird! Set for a hopeful Holiday release later this year, the film is based on late author Qu Bo’s first book, the 1957 novel publication titled Tracks In The Snowy Mountain, which centers on the true story of a communist soldier who infiltrates a gang of ruthless-heavily armed bandits in Northeastern China. The principle cast includes Zhang Hanyu, Zhou Dongyu, Gao Hu, Tong Liya, Lin Gengxin and actor Han […]

Make Room For Caesar In The New Trailer For THE EXPENDABLES 3

Lee B. Golden III

Provided that you weren’t a selfish jizzbag and illegally downloaded director Patrick Hughes‘s new film, The Expendables 3, two weeks from its release, the latest minute-long trailer for the upcoming action thriller offers just a little bit of new footage for fans otherwise waiting for the film’s big screen opening. SYNOPSIS: Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables — but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission […]

KUNDO: AGE OF THE RAMPANT Gets A North American Release Date!

Lee B. Golden III

To say that director Yoon Jong-bin’s latest Korean period action epic, Kundo: Age Of The Rampant, had a great opening weekend since last Friday would be quite an understatement. To date, the film has earned KRW23.4 billion, beating out How To Train Your Dragon 2 and Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, while others like Transformers: Age Of Extinction and the Korean crime thriller, The Divine Move, stood their ground in the first six spots. All in all, the film is a blockbuster success overseas, and our kind and dear friends at Well Go USA have since heard the call, with the new film being one of their four recent Korean acquistions following Cannes back in May. As such, the film is now being released theatrically in North America on August 29, and to boot, we now have a trailer for you to endulge in just below the synopsis. […]

Watch The Epic New Trailer For THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES!

Lee B. Golden III

This Christmas will mark the epic finale to director Peter Jackson‘s epic middle-Earth tale inspired by author J.R.R. Tokien’s universe, filled with magic, mystery, intrigue and danger at every turn. The new official trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies has arrived ahead of its release on December 17, featuring an epic cast led by, but not Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Evangeline Lily, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch and Orlando Bloom. SYNOPSIS: From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. […]

SDCC 2014: Road Rage Goes Nuclear In The New Teaser For MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Lee B. Golden III

Director and co-writer George Miller may have taken sixteen years or so to finally manifest his vision for a fourth installment in the epic desert Mad Max saga, but the efforts have already been paying off. Tom Hardy takes the lead handed down from previous franchise actor Mel Gibson who headlined the first three movies up to Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1986), and despite some of the significant hinderances the film endured, early test screenings are drawing some pretty positive buzz, particularly from this weekend’s events at San Diego Comic Con with the first four character posters unveiled on Saturday. On Sunday, Mad Max: Fury Road finally gained more ground with the release of the official SDCC teaser, and clearly this latest installation is ready to deliver the same good old fashioned road raging mayhem, with all the trimmings and then some! SYNOPSIS: “MAD MAX: FURY ROAD is the fourth […]

SDCC 2014: Peter Jackson Introduces THE HOBBIT FAN FELLOWSHIP CONTEST!

Lee B. Golden III

The forthcoming finale of director Peter Jackson‘s cinematic middle-Earth adventure, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies got to unveil its latest exclusive teaser for San Diego Comic-Con attendees on Saturday at the behest of Warner Bros. in the company of a star-studded panel. Several sites have a description of the teaser which you can now read about while the first trailer footage is yet to be revealed until October as Jackson continues the post-production process. In the meantime, Jackson is inviting hardcore fans to explore the live-action realm inspired by author J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic book series going into the previous The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, with a new contest to grant a lucky handful of moviegoers a chance for a fully interactive experience. And to boot, page has already been set up with all the deets you need. THE HOBBIT FAN FELLOWSHIP CONTEST A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CHANCE TO […]

Go Behind-The-Scenes Of HERCULES In A New B-Roll Clip

Lee B. Golden III

At the moment, promotion is heavily underway for the upcominh July 25 release of director Brett Ratner‘s Hercules, with clips and numerous TV spots already having gone viral. The film was subject to many a tight-lip during its production in Budapest, so much so that up to fifty people were fired for trying to leak photos from the set outside the ones coming directly from lead actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson‘s Twitter feed, and this week the production is finally unveiling the official B-roll from the set. SYNOPSIS: Based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars, the ensemble-action film is a revisionist take on the classic myth set in a grounded world where the supernatural does not exist. The screenplay is by Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos. Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend… […]

TARZAN Filming Is Now Underway

Lee B. Golden III

Following the previous announcement of actor Alexander Skarsgård for the title role of Tarzan, an official press release was issued last week confirming production. It’s the latest of MANY cinematic renderings of the classic agile hero dating back to the 1930s and it took well over ten years for the film to finally get off the ground following producer Jerry Weintraub’s announcement of the film back in 2003. My own intuition says this one is going for a PG-13 audience considering the rate at which action movies are getting rated as such these days, much like the sharp turn The Expendables franchise took with its third installation this year, as well as Robocop and many others. Could it work for a new generation of filmgoers? It’s probable. Most people have a lot to say about a movie before they see a trailer and decide if it garners their interest. At […]

Check Out Two New Promo Spots For TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!

Lee B. Golden III

I don’t normally push a lot of TV spots, but I’m compelled a little bit here when it comes to the new one being pushed for the upcoming release of director Jonathan Liebesman‘s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Of course, opinions are still floating around regarding how the CG turtles look, but the optimism is increasing little by little from the talk I’ve been hearing, and the most recent trailer is what is contributing to some of that newfound optimism. Still, the film awaits its first slate of reviews, and if they are any indication by then, hopefully the film will perform exceptionally enough for a sequel if necessary. And I would love to see an epic sequel take this newly rebooted screen franchise to the next level. Check out the TV spot below, in addition to a new viral video, and click here to see which turtle YOU are! Teenage […]

Two New Videos Profile Son Ye-Jin In THE PIRATES

Lee B. Golden III

Actress Son Ye-jin is getting the spotlight this week for her role in the upcoming release of director Lee Seok-hoon‘s high seas action epic The Pirates. Based on a script by Cheong Seong-il, the new film sets Son as the leader of her own gang of pirates opposite a bandit named Sa-jung (Kim Nam-gil) who is in search of a royal seal believed to be swallowed by a large sea creature. The film is poised for an August 8 release in South Korea while dates overseas are yet to be determined. In the meantime, fans can now get a glimpse of some of the epic behind-the-scenes action in two new videos below, including an action promo, and a featurette that also attributed to the aforementioned lead actress who is being hyped as the next leading lady of South Korean action, according to the film’s director of photography, Kim Yeong-ho. “I […]

Four New Motion Posters Go Viral For TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

Lee B. Golden III

Motion posters seem to be a thing nowadays, and it appears that Paramount Pictures is jumping on the bandwagon with a number of its own movies, including the latest from director Jonathan Liebesman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s actually the fourth slate of posters they’re rolling out for the new film and its pretty interesting. The motion posters feature shots from the film, with the final shot formulating the images previously seen on the second slate of posters just above. Check them all out in motion below! SYNOPSIS: The city needs heroes. Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O’Neil (Megan […]

A Storm Is Coming In The New Trailer For EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS

Lee B. Golden III

It’s the latest cinematic return to bible lore in the new trailer for director Ridley Scott‘s upcoming sword-and-sandals epic, Exodus: Gods And Kings. Actor Christian Bale takes the lead in the revamp of the classic tale of biblical hero Moses and brother, Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, played by Joel Edgerton. And to be frank here, I can’t really write this without avoiding the obvious elephant in the room, being that the film features a principal cast of white actors as Africans and this is neither the first or the last time this sort of thing will happen (obviously), and it is annoying. However, we do finally have a trailer this week, and in large part, it presents a film that looks specatacular as all hell (no pun intended) with an A-list cast and lots of appeal as both a film for churchgoers and period action cinema fans alike. So, either way, […]

Tyranny Ignites An Epic Battle For Justice In The New Trailer For KUNDO: AGE OF THE RAMPANT

Lee B. Golden III

It’s a good old fashioned tale of 19th century sword-swinging noble heroics with a splash of vengeance in director Yoon Jong-bin‘s new period action adventure, Kundo: Age Of The Rampant. The film marks another big and highly anticipated film for Korean theater goers here, starring Ha Jung-woo in his forth actor/director pairing with Yoon, opposite actor Kang Dong-won in a the ultimate fight against late Chosun-era tyranny. SYNOPSIS: A new hope for the powerless and impoverished people and its name is KUNDO. Year 1859 — it is the feudal Chosun era in which the king and the aristocracy rule the country. Due to the continuous natural disasters and poor harvest, poverty, hunger and death are rampant. But as the rulers are concerned with only their own wealth, they carry on exploiting and persecuting the poor. In this dark period, KUNDO is a ray of hope for the poor; he is […]

[UPDATED] Viral DRAGON BLADE Set Photo Shows Chan In Costume

Lee B. Golden III

CORRECTION (6/14): SuperChanBlog’s adminustrator confirmed that the photo going viral is a fake. Crisis averted and the world is safe once again. Carry on as usual. In the weeks since Cannes, news regarding international action hero and Interpol’s crime fighting ambassador, Jackie Chan‘s latest film, Dragon Blade, have been slowly pouring in, with Black Mask helmer Daniel Lee directing from his own script, inspired by a long-developed story concept by Chan, which centers on a fallen Han Dynasty commander who crosses paths with a Roman general, whereupon they venture through the Western Desert on a thrilling adventure. The film, which joins Chan with actors John Cusack and Adrien Brody (discounting earlier mentions of Mel Gibson), has also reportedly broken records since last month pertaining to its ¥2 billion budget, as well as its record sales activity during Cannes where Chan made other headlines for separate films as well. As for […]