LATIN DRAGON: RESURRECTION: Fabian Carillo Returns In Follow-Up To 2004 Original Actioner, Art Camacho To Direct
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RUTHLESS: Dermot Mulroney Tapped To Headline Revenge Thriller From Art Camacho
Premiere Entertainment Group is launching sales at the American Film Market next month for Ruthless, a new revenge thriller from action veteran Art Camacho (Sci-Fighter, Wild League). Dermot Mulroney (RLJE Films’ Section 8, Amazon Prime series “Hanna”) is set to star from a script by Camacho and co-scribe James Dean Simington, with additional casting being finalized as cameras are set to roll next week Monday in Nevada. Mulroney will star as a high school coach “traumatized by the death of his daughter, who takes matters into his own hands by going after the men who kidnap one of his students for a sex trafficking operation.” Elias Axume is producing for Premiere with Al Bravo of Al Bravo Films. Premiere’s Carlos Rincon is exec producing next to Bryan Foster. Read more at Deadline.
WILD LEAGUE: Action Legend Art Camacho Makes History With The First Official Trailer
With a resume that includes decades of fanfare with stars like Don “The Dragon” Wilson, Ted Jan Roberts, Gary Daniels and Olivier Gruner, you’d be forgiven for doing a double take with martial arts star and filmmaker Art Camacho’s latest pivot into foreign-language period sports dramas, namely the new movie Wild League which is now rolling out its first trailer online to the masses. It’s got a prominently Russian cast with only a pair of English-speaking actors, including Highlander franchise star Adrian Paul who previously worked on producer Alexander Nevsky‘s 2014 crime thriller, Black Rose. He joins fellow American actor William Shockley, along with Russian leads Olyesy Sudzilovskaya, Ivan Okholobystin, Dmitriy Nazarov, Evgeniy Koryakovskiy, Vladmir Yaglych and Adelina Gizatullina. Wild League is a story based on the real-life events of the 1910’s Russian soccer team and a man destined to prove, even as a pauper and against all odds, he […]
THE IMMIGRANT: Argentina’s Juan Manuel Olmedo Boards New Martial Arts Drama, Art Camacho Attached To Direct [EXCLUSIVE]
Argentinian actor and martial artist Juan Manuel Olmedo is poised to team up with filmmaker Art Camacho for upcoming action drama, The Immigrant. Argentinian-born Esteban Carbajal is penning the script for this particular venture which has been brewing since around 2013. The Immigrant tells of a kind-hearted transplant from a foreign country arriving to New York City in search of a better life. Things take a downturn when he’s conned out of his money and robbed of his belongings, leaving him with only a few bucks in his pocket. After a bit of wandering, he stumbles upon an MMA club where he soon discovers a money-making opportunity as a gifted fighter. Carbajal has been a resident in North America since 1982. He met Olmedo through his casting agency in Mendoza, and it was through Olmedo that he eventually met Camacho. The plan is to rework the script for a narrative […]
WILD LEAGUE: Adrian Paul Period Sports Drama Completes Filming
WILD LEAGUE, upcoming sports drama based on real-life events during 1910, is produced by Alexander Nevsky and stars Adrian Paul.
Fuhgeddaboudit! Check Out The First MADE IN CHINATOWN Official Poster!
2018 saw the proud partnership of action directors Art Camacho and Robert Samuels for the production of martial arts action comedy, Made In Chinatown. With the film currently in post-production, we now have our first official poster which you can check out below. The film marks a feature debut for action actor and stunt performer Jay Kwon from a script by Mark V. Wiley. Kwon stars as Vinny, a disaffected Chinese New Yorker who rejects his culture in order to fight his way to the top and become a Made man in the Italian mob. Also starring are Tony Darrow, Vincent Pastore, Tony Ray Rossi and Raymond J. Barry with kung fu cinema legends Lo Meng and Chiu Chi Ling, as well as Peter Ngai, Steven Chan and Paul Sun. Check out the poster!
MADE IN CHINATOWN: Meet Vinny In New Stills From The Upcoming Martial Arts Mob Comedy
Production is currently underway for upcoming martial arts action comedy, Made In Chinatown, with scenes currently being filmed in Philidelphia. The film is being directed by Art Camacho and Robert Samuels (H.K.S.C.), the latter who plays a supporting role in the new film from Tambuli Media and R4 Films L.L.C. The cast is being headlined by a raft of talent with newcomer and stuntman, actor Jay Kwon in his debut lead role playing Vinny, a fish-out-of-water Chinatown resident who, with the help of friends and his wise Sifu, sets out to win the girl of his dreams by becoming a “Made” man in the Italian mob. Also starring are Michelle Procida, Vincent Pastore and Tony Darrow, Shuya Chang, José Manuel and many more from a script by executive producer Mark Wiley. On Sunday, Samuels, who also serves as producer, displayed new production stills providing fans a first look at Kwon […]
MADE IN CHINATOWN: Cameras Roll For The New Independent Martial Arts Mob Comedy From Art Camacho And Robert Samuels
The next several months should get interesting with a crew of knowledgeable action cinema favorites backing the next generation of burgeoning screen stars and stunt professionals. Such would be the latest pairing between acclaimed martial arts cinema stalwarts Art Camacho and Hong Kong stuntman/trailblazer, filmmaker Robert Samuels for independent martial arts comedy, Made In Chinatown from R4 Films L.L.C. and Tambuli Media. Executive producer Mark V. Wiley penned the screenplay that now offsets action actor Jay Kwon in his debut role as Vinny, an underdog Asian whose identity crisis and romantic interest in a mafioso’s daughter inspires him to win her heart by becoming a “Made” man in the Italian mob. Kwon shares several TV and film stunt performance credits as well as a number of online shortfilms assembled together with some of today’s best finds I’ve sampled in our weekly Hit List column. Actress Michelle Procida also stars along […]
MADE IN CHINATOWN: Robert Samuels (H.K.S.A.) Antes Up As Co-Director For The New Martial Arts Mobster Comedy
With weeks away before cameras roll for upcoming martial arts mobster comedy, Made In Chinatown, we can report that the production will pair director Art Camacho with producer Robert Samuels who will also share the helm as co-director. The news comes roughly one week since Camacho’s arrival to the director’s chair after replacing another filmmaker who was already attached as the film underwent several months of development. Camacho and Samuels will direct from a script by executive producer and author Mark V. Wiley that centers on Vinny, a hapless Chinatown resident who, with the help of his sifu and a select few good friends, works to assimilate himself into Italian mob life and gain top-tier status whilst in pursuit of the girl of his dreams. The independent New York City-set action comedy production lands stuntman, world-class wushu stylist and champion Gold medalist, actor Alfred Hsing (Ready Player One, Ip Man […]
Martial Arts Mob Comedy MADE IN CHINATOWN Sets Art Camacho To Helm Alfred Hsing Debut
Changes are in the midst for upcoming New York City-set martial arts mobster comedy, Made In Chinatown following last week’s exclusive report. Acclaimed filmmaker, stunt multi-hyphenate and author Art Camacho (Half Past Dead 2, Assassin X, Confessions Of A Pit Fighter) is being tapped to direct the new pic which rolls cameras in June. Stuntman, world-class wushu stylist and champion Gold medalist, actor Alfred Hsing will make his starring debut from a script by executive producer and author Mark V. Wiley. Mingling tropes from various memorable hit films like Kung Fu Hustle, Analyze This, Micky Blue Eyes and Big Trouble In Little China, Made In Chinatown centers on Vinny, a Chinatown resident who, with the help of his sifu and a select few good friends, works to assimilate himself into the Italian mob lifestyle and gain top-tier status whilst in pursuit of the girl of his dreams. Dubbed as “The […]
CALM IN THE EYE OF THE STORM: Actor And Filmmaker Choice Skinner On Life And Living, Fandom And Film
Making a film of any kind takes some seriously hard work, especially one that pushes boundaries. I’ve never been in an editing booth, although I can imagine the tediousness that comes with putting together a project that can be physically and mentally demanding on its face. Throw in the bread and butter of special visual effects and although your time is your own, you’re ultimately on a whole other battlefield. It’s an emotion that’s understandable for want of being a creative and to be able to share it with audiences. After all you’ve been through in life until now and investing a heavy portion of your time and energy on a project like Black Lightning: Tobias’s Revenge, actor and filmmaker Choice Skinner is more than qualified on the matter after winning Best Fan Film at the Urban Action Showcase and Expo last November. “The team and I were honored to […]
Acclaimed Action Director Art Camacho To Attend LEGENDS OF THE MARTIAL ARTS AWARDS In October
We’re down to the wire for the upcoming release of acclaimed veteran stunt and fight coordinator Art Camacho‘s upcoming feature debut, The Chemist, which will soon get an audience later this year at the Action On Film Festival in Santa Monica, California. Camacho is still keeping busy on other projects as well with the current development of sequels to the 2001 actioner, Final Payback, as well as the 1993 film, To Be The Best, as per its announcement last year. In the meantime, folks familiar with the Legends Of The Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Awards will find Camacho among a slew of nominiees and recipients attending the event set for October 9 through 11 at the brand new Kalahari Resorts & Conventions at the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Camacho will be giving a seminar on October 11 as well in addition to ceremony vice-president, actress and action legend, Grandmaster […]
Art Camacho's THE CHEMIST Launches Its New AFM Trailer!
This year’s American Film Market in Santa Monica, California will be chock full of groups promoting their projects, including some notable action-packed features as well. Plus Entertainment will be one of those on hand next month for action star Olivier Gruner‘s new movie, The Chemist, directed by veteran action filmmaker Art Camacho. The film is currently in post-production, but will be up for pre-sales to help gain some ground for its pending territorial releases, and to help serve its purpose, we now have a brand new AFM sales trailer for the public to view below the announcement! Executive Producers Joe Navarra and Shuriz Hishmeh have announced that Throwing Stars Films has just released THE CHEMIST official “American Film market” trailer worldwide. Award winning Director Art Camacho’s The Chemist stars Olivier Gruner (Nemesis, The Circuit, Sector 4: extraction), as “Steele” an assassin for hire, Patrick Kilpatrick (Minority Report/Death Warrant) and Karate […]
Oharra Strikes Back In Faux Commercial, ENTER THE WATER!
Filmmaker Derek Underwood has been making movies since the age of ten. It’s a path that has proven lucrative for him, having also been a fan of iconic martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. That said, take a gander at Underwood’s new faux commercial, Enter The Water, a satirical spin the 1973 headlining hit, Enter The Dragon featuring living martial artist and actor, Bob Wall spoofing his iconic and villianous role, Oharra. Karate Gi, scar, broken bottles, the works. And yes, ninjas. And Pai Mei. More below! The PARODY FAN FILM “Enter the Water”, not affiliated with Enter the Dragon, Warner Brothers, KO Water, or World BlackBelt, finally premieres on YouTube! The faux commercial stars former heavyweight kickboxing champion Bob Wall who also co-starred in Enter the Dragon, Game of Death, & Return of the Dragon. Bob reprises his role as O’Hara in this faux commercial that parodies his iconic character […]
Art Camacho's New Action Thriller THE CHEMIST Starts Filming
If you’re clammoring for another action thriller featuring actor and martial arts star Olivier Gruner (Nemesis, The Circuit films), then you’re just in luck. In a matter of time, the actor will soon be seen in the latest directorial offering from award-winning action cinema favorite, Art Camacho (Recoil, Sci-Fighter) for the new thriller, The Chemist. The film officially began shooting on Monday this week, August 18 as the latest to come out of Throwing Stars Films with Joe Navarra and Shuriz Hishmeh executive producing the new film, with Gruner starring. Moviepilot offered the following plot details a few weeks ago: “The Chemist” is a gritty action thriller about [Steele], an aging assassin who is double-crossed by his employer when he refuses to assassinate a woman he just met. On the run, Steele becomes the next target in a fast-paced battle between assassins – until he is surprised with a secret […]
NARAYANA CABRAL: Driven To Soar
Narayana Cabral is a natural-born athlete, multifaceted in martial arts, freerunning, gymnastics, aerial body manipulation, and skateboarding. Growing up in Southern California, he has since applied himself from a very young age, working to illustrate his abilities on both sides of the camera, performing stuntwork and comprehensive stunt coordination and fight choreography, teaching, editing, direction and cinematography. With lifelong dreams of becoming a martial arts action star, inspired by such contemporary action hits such as Ong Bak, The Forbidden Kingdom, The Raid: Redemption, Ip Man 2 and Undisputed 3, his years of incorporating his physical prowess with years of independent filmmaking experience has led him to train and work with numerous people, from Micah Brock, Shaun Charney and Chancler Hayes, to martial arts cinema greats like Erik Betts and Art Camacho. (You can view some of Narayana’s training footage with Art Camacho here and here.) Narayana also attributes the pursuit […]
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