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RUSH HOUR 4: The New Action Sequel Circulates Potential Partners With One Seemingly Apparent Condition

The future of a fourth installment of the Rush Hour franchise remains somewhat uncertain, at least for now, according to a new article by The Hollywood Reporter’s Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit. Lionsgate held a routine greenlight meeting with its execs, wherein a pitch was made for Rush Hour 4 that would potentially add franchise helmer Brett Ratner to the movie. Furthermore, Eagle Pictures’ Tarak Ben Ammar, whose credits partly include Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, American Skin, and The Equalizer 3, has been busy liaising with potential partners on the film. As the report notes, one key issue with Rush Hour 4 and its lacking appeal to potential partners and studios like Sony and Paramount, is Ratner’s reported attachment, which would mark his return to the director’s chair since facing a Time’s Up backlash of his own in 2017. Ratner faced a slew of allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment […]

KING BOXER Poised For A Remake With Brett Ratner Directing

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So, how do you feel about the idea of Rush Hour trilogy helmer Brett Ratner remaking a kung fu classic like Cheng Chang-ho’s 1972 flick, Five Fingers Of Death a.k.a. King Boxer? Word has it that he’s on board to direct the film as well as produce with partner James Packer under their RatPac banner with the assistance of Celestial Pictures who currently have the rights to the entire Shaw Brothers library. Months before Bruce Lee burst into the international scene with Enter the Dragon, this powerful story of tragedy, torture, redemption, and revenge premiered across America under the unforgettable title Five Fingers Of Death. And, under that title, it went on to become the first international martial arts movie hit, and a perennial best-selling video. It made a continent-spanning star of Lo Lieh, and established the Shaw Brothers as the preeminent studio for high quality action and adventure. Now, […]

Jon Foo Takes The Lead Of RUSH HOUR TV Pilot For CBS

Lee B. Golden III

Well, this just got a little more interesting. Sure, some folks have their opinions regarding whether or not the 1998 action comedy, Rush Hour should get a television reboot as planned since its announcement last September for Warner Bros. TV. Nonetheless, CBS has itself quite the series going for itself and it will be intriguing to see how well the cast of this series will bode with home audiences. As such, you can officially add martial artist and actor Jon Foo to the list, as he’s just been cast to play the role of stoic Hong Kong Inspector Lee who reluctantly befriends cocky LAPD detective James Carter during their misadventures while solving crimes; Characters Lee and Carter were previously portrayed respectively by action cinema legend Jackie Chan and actor and comedian Chris Tucker in the Brett Ratner-directed trilogy through 2007. Foo is best known for his role in a number […]

RUSH HOUR To Be Adapted Into Television Action Series

Lee B. Golden III

A lot of time has been spent going back and forth with the prospects of a fourth addition to the current Rush Hour trilogy. Quite frankly it’s confusing, but it looks like Warner Bros. is ready to take the franchise in a new direction with the production of a new one-hour action series, according to Deadline. Executive producers and showrunners Bill Lawrence and Blake McCormick are expected to stay true to the original film in writing the series, with Hong Kong Chief Inspector Lee and Los Angeles Detective Carter (initally played respectively by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker), who become reluctant partners on a series of crime-solving misadventures. Hercules helmer Brett Ratner who directed all three successful films between 1998 and 2007, is also joining the series to executive produce with Arthur Sarkissian. Stay tuned for more info.

HERCULES, Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Gets A DVD/Blu-Ray/Digital HD Release Starting Next Month!

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Fancy some Hercules this Winter? The latest period epic starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is coming home this October and November with a cool Blu-Ray and DVD set that’s packed with a slate of meaty features. Check it all out below right now! HOLLYWOOD–(BUSINESS WIRE)–“Fast-paced and packed with eye-popping action” (Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News), Paramount Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ wildly entertaining epic adventure HERCULES debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and DVD November 4, 2014 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film arrives two weeks early on Digital HD October 21. Global superstar Dwayne Johnson delivers an unforgettable performance as the mighty Hercules in this thrilling story of strength, courage and heroism. When a terrifying new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules and his fearless team of warriors must lead their army in a battle against overwhelming odds. HERCULES boasts a sensational cast of acclaimed actors […]

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

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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… […]

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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 […]

The Rock Has No Fear In A New Clip From HERCULES!

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If this year’s earlier release of The Legend Of Hercules wasn’t enough for fans of sword and sandal fantasy action, then filmgoers will get their fair share of the meatier, mightier character in the form of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in director Brett Ratner‘s latest take on the character in Hercules. The film just saw its first teaser trailer last month, hinting at a more grounded, grittier approach to the character while still investing in a few fantasy elements here and there so as to lend more to its blockbuster potential. And this week, we can take a look at some more of that potential in a new semi clip/trailer which you can take a look at toward the bottom of the page. Hercules marches onto the big screen this July! SYNOPSIS: Based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars, the ensemble-action film is a revisionist take on […]

HERCULES Lets The World Know His Name In The Commanding New Trailer!

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Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been real busy as of late keeping close to the pulse of his fans through social networking ahead of promoting his next big screen adventure, Hercules. The official trailer premiered at CinemaCon this week, along with a whole new batch of footage of other films heading our way this summer. And today, the official trailer is now online courtesy of Machinima ETC. Unlike the previously released Renny Harlin-directed 3D film, Hercules takes on a whole new level of understanding for the character which essentially appears to do tons of justice for fans of its lead actor whose early resumé includes The Scorpion King; I’m almost inclined to ask you all which of the two would win in a fight, but I digress! At any rate, the trailer delivers solidly with The Rock’s own stamp of approval, and I’ll leave it to you to decide […]

Get A First Look At Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson As HERCULES!

Lee B. Golden III

2014 is giving filmgoers at least two Hercules movies this year. And with the first having already made the rounds courtesy of actor Kellan Lutz in The Legend Of Hercules, fans can now gather round for the latest, slightly scruffier, more meatier image below of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the titular character in director Brett Ratner‘s own spin on the classic mythological character, Hercules. Take a look: 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… Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient […]