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Paul Walker And David Belle Take On BRICK MANSIONS In A New B-Roll Featurette
Moviegoers are just a few weeks away from the release of Camille Delamarre‘s directorial debut, Brick Mansions, a redux of the 2005 French original, Banlieue 13. And this week, we are offered just a little more insight into the production with a brand new six-minute B-roll featurette and a brand new clip to get a whiff of the action that will hit the big screens in North America on April 25.
For some, the footage may be a bittersweet offering after the death of actor and philanthropist, Paul Walker, who stars opposite David Belle reprising his role from the initial film. As it stands, the film was meant to mark a new movement for the actor as a bonafide cinematic action hero following the spectacular success of Universal’s hit franchise, The Fast And The Furious. By some notable accounts, that very commitement to the job and the willingness to meet the physical demands represented more than just a great day at the office.
“The set was like a playground for Paul,” Belle says in a recent statement quoted at USA Today. “Sometimes, he would make me laugh just before a take when I was all serious and focused. I would have to get my wits together. There was always joy and fun with him.”
The director also stated his own observations of the late actor, who completely finished all post-production work on the film just days before he died. “It was a big triumph for Paul — he had never done a movie like this,” says Delamarre of Walker and Belle. “He pushed himself so hard here, and the results are better than we could have ever hoped for. They are incredible.”.
Catch Brick Mansions in theaters on April 25, 2014.
David Belle Makes A Run For It In A New Clip From BRICK MANSIONS
Opinions may still be up in the air on just how well Camille Delamarre‘s forthcoming directorial debut will fare in the latest remake to hit the big screen, Brick Mansions. One thing is certain, however, is that there will be plenty of freerunning action from the cast, including lead actor and premier Parkour originator, David Belle who you can now check out in a brand new clip for the film below.
The clip teases the opening spectacular sequence as Belle reprises his role as Lino (a new iteration of the former name, Leito) from the first film in 2005, Pierre Morrel’s Banlieue 13. Joining in the action is late actor Paul Walker taking the reigns as the undercover cop, Damien (formerly played by Cyril Raffaelli) who forms his reluctant partnership with Belle‘s character to infiltrate Detroit’s most dangerous walled-in ghetto to stop a notorious crimeboss bent on unleashing hell on Earth in the form of a nuclear bomb.
Brick Mansions releases theatrically on April 25!
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Watch The Riveting New Trailer For BRICK MANSIONS
Actor Paul Walker‘s tragic death has been a high point of focus for a few of the studios currently responsible for completing and promoting the late actor’s last two films, one of which include the upcoming Parkour action remake, Brick Mansions. Unlike the forthcoming release of Fast And Furious 7, Walker had already completed all of the post-production work he was needed for on Brick Mansions within days before the sudden car crash on November 30, 2013 that claimed his life and that of friend and businessman Roger Rodas. And in the months since, EuropaCorp and Relativity Media made it clear that they would revamp their promotional campaign before it began so that they could promote the film in a way that would honor the actor’s memory.
Take that in mind as we now look at the latest second trailer for the film, marking Luc Besson protegè Camille Delamarre‘s directorial debut. While much of the analysis among observers so far is that it basically resembles the original 2004 Pierre Morrel helmer almost beat for beat, today’s second trailer does carry a more definitive effect as we are offered small, split-second glimpses into the depth of Walker‘s character, Damien, and the rift between him and actor RZA‘s role as the villain, Tremaine. In my view, aside from the similarities drawn between both films, this particular promo does an exceptional job at putting Walker front and center with actor and parkour impressario David Belle as the driving force of the high-speed action both actors will endure. In my opinion, whether or not you approve remakes, I think Brick Mansions is going to deliver a fine spectacle with tons of action and a good story, with a largely exceptional cast headlined by one leading man in the middle of his finest hour in the world of cinema.
Brick Mansions opens April 25. Support this film. Don’t let it tank.
SYNOPSIS:
In a dystopian Detroit, abandoned brick mansions left from better times now house only the most dangerous criminals. Unable to control the crime, the police constructed a colossal containment wall around this area to protect the rest of the city. For undercover cop Damien Collier (Paul Walker) every day is a battle against corruption. For Lino (David Belle), every day is a fight to live an honest life. Their paths never should have crossed, but when drug kingpin, Tremaine (RZA) kidnaps Lino’s girlfriend, Damien reluctantly accepts the help of the fearless ex-convict, and together they must stop a sinister plot to devastate the entire city. With stylized action featuring thrilling Parkour stunts (David Belle is the co-founder of the physical training discipline), Brick Mansions puts an entertaining twist on the action genre.
Tony Jaa Will Return To Finish His Scenes In FAST AND FURIOUS 7
It was after the tragic death of actor Paul Walker during Thanksgiving break on November 30, 2013 that with the shock and sadness came obvious questions pertaining to the late actor’s last work on Fast And Furious 7 prior to its now-cancelled release date three months from now. Script rewrites became an issue with little known as to whether or not some characters would be written out or changed altogether. “They’re having to rewrite, they’re having to do whatever they’re having to do to deal with the situation,” said actor Kurt Russell quoted in BBC back in January. “It’s catastrophic. It’s the worst thing that could happen to a movie, …but it’s not as bad as what happened to Paul.”.
Such was the issue with international action hero Tony Jaa who had already filmed some scenes with Walker, and fans grew curious to know if the actor would still make his Hollywood debut. And in a new interview with The Action Elite this week, international action star shared a few of his experiences on set with the actor and the cast, as well as some clarifications about his role in the film among other things. “..I had quite a few scenes with Paul Walker. He was a genuinely nice person and his passing was a real shock to me.” Jaa says. “I will be back in June to finish my scenes. As for the story, I will leave that to the people at Universal to tell you about it, but it is going to be quite a film.”.
The Thai star also delved a bit more on the viral video featuring him and the series’ other lead actor and producer Vin Diesel, where they can be seen training together in Muay Thai and other activities last October. “…We worked out together for fun a number of times.” says the actor. “Vin learned some moves, and I can tell you he is a real action hero.”.
Amidst the early stages of the healing process, Diesel announced the film’s new release date in late December last year, followed by confirmed reports that the seventh installment would “retire” Walker‘s character, Brian O’Connor, in a way that would honor the actor’s memory while allowing the franchise to continue in what is expected to be the third trilogy of the Fast And Furious saga. In a heartfelt Facebook post a few weeks ago, the actor, one of Walker‘s longest, best and closest friends since first starring in the first film of the saga, The Fast And The Furious, reflected on his transitive, and “interesting” journey as lead character Dom Torretto, adding “…only this time there is added purpose, a collective goal to make this the best one in the series.”.
The film will return to its set in Atlanta, Georgia to shoot principal action sequences containing “simulated combat, and special effects (explosions and simulated munitions fire)” as per a memo from the crew, along with more scenes to commence filming in Abu Dhabi later on.
Walker‘s final completed film, Brick Mansions, with French action star David Belle will release on April 25, 2014. Meanwhile, as Fast And Furious 7 moves forward on filming with director James Wan, the late actor’s scenes are expected to stay in the film, premiering the actor’s final cinematic reunion with Diesel, Russell and Jaa, in addition to Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Lucas Black and Nathalie Emmanuel for an April 10, 2015 release courtesy of Universal Pictures.
In other news, Jaa is just off of wrapping up principal photography for his new action thriller, Skin Trade with Dolph Lundgren, Michael Jai White and Ron Perlman, which is also expected to release in 2015 as well.
Stay tuned for more info!
Photo: Tony Jaa’s Official Facebook Page
[UPDATE] French Action Revisits Familiar Territory In The New Full Trailer For BRICK MANSIONS
UPDATE: You can now watch two trailers for the film, including an international version of the trailer at the very bottom.
‘Game Of Thones’ Actor Ed Skrein Is The New TRANSPORTER
With the upcoming American release of the urban action thriller Brick Mansions this year, filmmaker Camille Delamarre is following through from his Hollywood directorial debut with the upcoming production of the new Transporter trilogy, according to a new report from Variety. In addition, Game Of Thrones fans will have something to look forward to with actor Ed Skrein officially announced to replace action star, The Expendables 3 actor Jason Statham who starred in the first three films.
The new trilogy doesn’t have a publicly announced plot as of yet, but reports indicate that Skrein‘s portrayal of the character, former SAS operative-turned-wheelman and solo delivery expert may be written as a prequel to reboot the franchise to explore the character more. Delamarre will be accompanied by Lucy helmer, screenwriter Luc Besson who is also producing for EuropaCorp with China Based Fundamental Films’ own Mark Gao.
Statham is currently tapped to reprise his role for German director Dennis Ganser in The Mechanic 2. Meanwhile, Besson‘s next action thriller, Lucy arrives in theaters on August 8, starring Scarlett Johansson. Delamarre’s new film, Brick Mansions opens on April 25, while actor Chris Vance returns for a second season with this Fall’s North American television premiere of The Transporter series on TNT.
BRICK MANSIONS Gets A Release Date
The aftermath of late actor Paul Walker continues to draw a bittersweet level of anticipation fans still have a few films to look forward to, one of which includes director Camille Delamarre‘s upcoming action thriller, Brick Mansions, which is getting a theatrical release in Belgium and France on April 23, 2014. Deadline has reported the film’s newly announced North American release date set for April 25, 2014, with freerunning trendsetter and action hero David Belle and actor RZA co-starring.
The film is an English-language revival of Pierre Morrel’s 2004 French freerunning action thriller, Banlieue 13, written by Luc Besson and Bibi Naceri for an American audience, and sees Walker reliving one of two lead roles previous played by action star Cyril Raffaelli, as a cop who infiltrates a walled-in ghetto to put an end to a crimelord’s reign of terror with the help of a streetwise insider, played by Belle reprising his old character.
While the good news was that Walker had already finished post-production for his scenes three days before the tragic crash that killed him and friend Roger Rodas, Walker‘s death crippled any chances of the film’s screening and trailer release while the folks at Relativity regrouped to figure out just how to promote the film while honoring Walker’s memory. It appears that those efforts have brought the film one step closer as April draws near, so keep tuned in for more updates on Brick Mansions in the days and weeks ahead.
Meanwhile, Walker is expected to make his final big screen appearance with the April 10, 2015 release of Fast And Furious 7 which is currently filming in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates under helmer James Wan for Universal Pictures.
FAST AND FURIOUS 7 Gets Back On Track With A New Release Date
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Paul Walker Gets A Few Cuts In A New Set Photo From BRICK MANSIONS
On Thursday, Collider took to the web to share a new set of photos from upcoming releases and current productions, including one photo featured over at Indiewire, the first from the set of director Camille Delamare‘s American parkour action thriller remake, Brick Mansions, based on Pierre Morrel’s 2004 French-language hit, Banlieue B13, which starred Parkour trendsetter, actor David Belle and actor/fight choreographer Cyril Raffaelli. The photo features lead actor Paul Walker, inheriting Raffaelli’s previous role as a cop reluctantly partnered with a street smart freerunner to recover a weapon of mass destruction from a major drug pusher within the ghetto known as “Brick Mansions”.
RZA Rules All As The Villain In Parkour Action Reboot, BRICK MANSIONS
Hip hop artist, performer and filmmaker, RZA, didn’t exactly win hearts and minds across the board with his 2012 directorial kung fu feature, The Man With The Iron Fists. However, that hasn’t stopped him from keepin’ on keepin’ on, staking his claim in this year’s martial arts cinema run, playing the blind master in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, providing his musical touch through his protegè for Maresse Crump’s upcoming actioner, Formless, and soon enough, the villain opposite Tony Jaa in this year’s ensemble 3D Thai martial arts action spectacle, Tom Yum Goong 2.