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ASSASSIN CLUB Review: Camille Delamarre’s Hit-Or-Miss Killer Thriller, Well… Misses

Assassin Club arrives on Digital from May 16, and is available on DVD and Blu-Ray beginning June 6. It wasn’t that long ago when actor Henry Golding’s coming out party in the action cinema arena took the reins for Paramount Pictures as the name and face of the studio’s most recent stake in the G.I. Joe franchise for an origin story centered around the character, Snake Eyes. The movie had all the trimmings and maybe even the potential to be an outstanding film, or possibly more memorable than it has been for some who remain fond of its spirited efforts in some aspects, and instead, you’ll hardly hear a lingering whisper from action fans about the film – not exactly a flex if you’re Golding and you’re next stake in the genre is another film that proves to be just as mid. That’s where director Camille Delamarre comes in, having […]

ASSASSIN CLUB Sets Its Sights On U.S. Digital And Disc This Summer!

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After getting some significant push around the globe, it’ll be Paramount that gets home court advantage in the U.S. with Assassin Club, the new action thriller with Henry Golding and Daniela Melchior, and Sam Neill in starring roles. The film is directed by Camille Delamarre of Brick Mansions and The Transporter Refueled fame, from a script by Thomas C. Dunn. Henry Golding (G.I. JOE: SNAKE EYES) stars in this highly entertaining, globe-trotting action thriller. The hunter becomes the hunted when an elite assassin (Golding) is given his final contract: to kill seven people around the world – only to discover the targets are equally skilled assassins hired to kill him. His only shot to survive is to uncover the mysterious mastermind behind the deadly plot before it’s too late. Also starring Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad) with Noomi Rapace (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan) and Sam Neill (Jurassic Park). Jimmy-Jean Louis […]

Henry Golding Action Thriller ASSASSIN CLUB Gets Brand New Poster This Week

Lee B. Golden III

The last twenty-four hours or so have finally seen some assets floating around for director Camille Delamarre’s new action thriller, Assassin Club, starring Henry Golding in his return to the action genre following Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. The film’s poster for its Romanian release was the first to be unveiled at some point along with a trailer you can now find online, although we now have a new, more English-oriented poster which Delamarre has shared on his social media page which you can check out just below. Delamarre directs from a script by Thomas Mann which, per the logline at IMDb, follows an assassin who “is given a contract to kill seven people around the world only to discover the targets are also assassins who have been hired to kill him.” The film also stars Daniela Melchior, Sam Neill and Noomi Rapace. Assassin Club also has release dates set […]

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ASSASSIN CLUB: ‘Snake Eyes’ Star Henry Golding Leads Cast For Camille Delamarre Action Thriller

Lee B. Golden III

According to Deadline, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins and The Gentleman star Henry Golding is currently shooting a new action spy thriller in Italy, the form of Assassin Club from director Camille Delamarre. Also starring are Noomi Rapace (Prometheus, Close), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park franchise) and Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad). Here’s the skinny as reported by Deadline‘s Andreas Wiseman: Assassin Club takes place in the world of international spies and elite assassins. In this world of contract killers, Morgan Gaines (Henry Golding) is the best of the best. When Morgan is hired to kill six people around the world, he soon discovers all the targets are also assassins unknowingly hired to kill each other. Rapace plays Falk, the only assassin with skills to match his own. Under the guidance of his mentor Jonathan Caldwell (Neill), Morgan must defeat Falk and the other assassins to keep himself and his girlfriend Sophie […]

This New Clip From THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED Gives Me Hope!

Lee B. Golden III

I have to say, I wasn’t really impressed with how the fight choreography is being sold in the current trailers for director Camille Delamarre‘s second outing, The Transporter Refueled. The film is coming out on September 4 and with just a few weeks left, the film is a third rail for many who love the previous three and are now brought to the fray with a reboot starring Ed Skrein who’s got some pretty big shoes to fill. Suffice it to say, this film is not an easy sell and the one who want to see it will do so. Having said all this, with the fight action being key to my own hopeful enjoyment of the film in the hopes of its subsequent trilogy to come, a new clip is online featuring Skrein in action, and for what it’s worth, it looks pretty good. Fight choreographer Alain Figlarz definitely […]

Watch A New Trailer For THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED

Lee B. Golden III

It’s obvious that a lot of fans of action star Jason Statham aren’t too keen on anyone else filling in his shoes for another take on the Transporter franchise. For better or worse though, that is what’s happening with Deadpool co-star Ed Skrein staking his claim in the title role. The new film, The Transporter Refueled, is opening in a little over three weeks and with plans for a trilogy in the works, there is a lot of ground to cover. For me, my test was director Camille Delamarre‘s debut remaking Pierre Morel’s Banlieue 13 as Brick Mansions which felt more lackluster and dry in the action than anything. Incidentally, especially with the tone preset in the earlier movies, how the action looks here will be key to whether or not this one will live to tell the tale in the next few years, and while Skrein looks invariably dedicated […]

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THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED Gets The IMAX Treatment

Lee B. Golden III

Personally I’m not yet too sure about the upcoming release of The Transporter Refueled, much less the title. Ed Skrein comes off as a strong actor though, and I’m sure the story well find it’s own way to be entertaining in a way, but my main concern will always be the action and I still have my grievances after Brick Mansions. So, here’s to crossing our fingers, and if an IMAX presentation will help things a bit, then I boldly welcome a sequel. LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation IMAX and EuropaCorp announced today that The Transporter Refueled, the re-imagining of the successful trilogy in the studio’s highly profitable action franchise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released into IMAX® theatres domestically on Sept. 4, followed by a select international footprint in IMAX theatres. Starring newcomer Ed Skrein, The Transporter Refueled, which will […]

THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED Goes Full Throttle In The New International Trailer!

Lee B. Golden III

I’ll admit I wasn’t too impressed by the initial teaser for director Camille Delamarre‘s upcoming reboot, The Transporter Refueled. Yes, I have a special place in my heart for SOME remakes and reboots as not all of them suck, so I’m fully aware of the need for objectivity. Alas, the new international trailer has arrived ahead of the film’s September release just as the poster came several days ago. The first three films featuring Jason Statham showcased stylish action as its main centerpiece apart from the intricate car chases, so I’m really looking foward to what the fight sequences will look like. If actor Ed Skrein can deliver the same gravitas, then I’ll be behind this one for sure…until then, objectivity. SYNOPSIS: The producers of LUCY and the TAKEN trilogy bring you the next adrenaline-fueled installment of The Transporter series, THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED, starring newcomer Ed Skrein as FRANK MARTIN, […]

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THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED Gets A New Release Date

Lee B. Golden III

To be honest, I wasn’t too impressed with what was presented in the most recent trailer for director Camille Delamarre‘s The Transporter Refueled. For starters, the title sounds silly to me and I would have rather much preferred it keep its original ‘Legacy’ title or something more appealing. But apart from that, the trailer itself looks like a series of lessons unlearned from our dear director’s work on last year’s release of Brick Mansions. I couldn’t see the techniques and could only feel the choppy, rickety, Taken-style approach to the action as applied in part by Taken 2 co-star, fight choreographer Alain Figlarz, compared to the Hong Kong aesthetic established by Corey Yuen for the Jason Statham trilogy of yesteryear. Granted, I haven’t seen the film in its entirety, so further judgement will await until then, or at least until I’ve seen enough clips and trailers to have a broader […]

THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED Debuts Ed Skrein In The New International Poster And First Trailer!

Lee B. Golden III

Let’s face it: There’ll be no shortage of criticism from here on out for director Camille Delamarre‘s latest remake effort, The Transporter Refueled, following last year’s Brick Mansions, unless this one manages to impress the fanbase. Actor Jason Statham made the previous trilogy what it is a deacade prior to its television pivot a few years ago with actor Chris Vance, which also garnered some positive reactions enough for two seasons. Nowadays, with remakes still a thing among studios, it’s up to actor Ed Skrein (Game Of Thrones) to take the wheel of this epic franchise on wheels and while he himself presents his own sense of gravitas here in the role of a younger Frank Martin in the new teaser, Skrein‘s got some big shoes to fill. For better worse, that day comes on June 19. SYNOPSIS: The producers of “Lucy” and the “Taken” trilogy bring you the next […]

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 […]

The New TRANSPORTER Reboot Starts Production

Lee B. Golden III

It might be an emotional process for The Expendables 3 co-star Jason Statham fans who have grown fond of the cockney-accented action cinema badass since leaving a hell of an impression in the first three films of Luc Besson’s Transporter saga began over a decade ago. However, the times have changed and with Statham moving on to other prospects, Besson and his company, so has Europacorp, after announcing its new production partnership with Shanghai-based Fundemental Films last year. Moviehole now reports this week that production has officially commensed on the new prequel trilogy rebooting The Transporter. Starring former Game Of Thrones co-star Ed Skrein whose attachment was announced back in February, the new film re-introduces its principle hero with a younger iteration of Frank Martin, who is forced to help four women with a heist in order to save his kidnapped father. Skrein is joined by True Blood actress Gabriella […]

Lots Of BTS Footage, Posters & TV Spot For BRICK MANSIONS

Lee B. Golden III

Promotion has been high and heavy for the forthcoming release of the new film, Brick Mansions. Debuting Camille Delamarre‘s first directorial venture, the film also overwhelmingly marks a final big screen tribute to late actor and philanthropist Paul Walker who stars in this latest action adventure crime thriller based on director Pierre Morel’s 2005 French action hit, Banlieue 13. David Belle also leads the way as the film’s premiere freerunning protagonist with Walker opposite actor RZA and actress Catalina Denis, all of whom can be seen speaking on behalf of the film in the following slate of behind-the-scenes action reels and interview clips below, led by the most recent TV spot. Set to release on April 25 in North America, Brick Mansions is Walker‘s final fully-completed film before his posthumous performance in the forthcoming release of Fast And Furious 7 next year. SYNOPSIS: In a dystopian Detroit, abandoned brick mansions left […]

Paul Walker And David Belle Take On BRICK MANSIONS In A New B-Roll Featurette

Lee B. Golden III

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 […]

Watch The Riveting New Trailer For BRICK MANSIONS

Lee B. Golden III

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 […]

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[UPDATE] French Action Revisits Familiar Territory In The New Full Trailer For BRICK MANSIONS

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UPDATE: You can now watch two trailers for the film, including an international version of the trailer at the very bottom. Within hours of the exclusive ET debut of the first footage of Luc Besson protege Camille Delamarre‘s directorial debut, Brick Mansions, the new trailer arrived online which you can check out below. Fans may recognize several glimpses in the shots throughout the trailer as the film is modeled off of it’s initial incarnation, the 2004 French action hit, Banlieue 13, which fans may enjoy depending on how they see remakes as of late. Brick Mansions sets the latest precedent for actor David Belle (Babylon A.D.) who reprises his role from the first film and its sequel, Banlieue 13: Ultimatum, starring as a streetwise insider on a mission to take down a notorious drug dealer. Joining him is late actor Paul Walker in his final completed performance, in place of […]

‘Game Of Thones’ Actor Ed Skrein Is The New TRANSPORTER

Lee B. Golden III

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 […]

BRICK MANSIONS Gets A Release Date

Lee B. Golden III

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 […]