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The New Trailer For COLT 45 Fires At Close Range!
French director Fabrice Du Welz‘s third directorial offering is on the way this summer in the form of the new action thriller, Colt 45. The film also marks a debut for writer Fathi Beddiar whose screenplay sets the stage for intense drama, toxic friendships and explosive gun battles, with epic sequences overseen by the likes of technical weapons expert Mick Gould and action auteur Olivier Schneider, whose work credits are respectively attributed to hits like The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), The Replacement Killers (1998), Taken (2008) and Fast And Furious 6 (2013).
The New Trailer For THE BRONX BULL Arrives Online
For what it’s worth, those who have seen director Martin Scorsese’s 1980 Oscar-winning classic, Raging Bull, are about to get an unofficial follow-up from director Martin Guigui titled The Bronx Bull, based on the events of co-author and former boxer Jake LaMotta. The film took a while to come through as producers were forced to dissociate the new film from the first movie with said title upon settling all legal differences in court with MGM, who own the rights to first refusal for a sequel, after the studio filed a detailed lawsuit nearly two years ago to stop the film from happening under its previous title, Raging Bull 2.
There’s no release date planned as of yet, but we do get to see a trailer for the time being. And for stunt aficionados, fans can look forward to what the film offers in its boxing sequences, courtesy of stunt coordinators Larnell Stovall (Undisputed 3) and Arnold Chon (Arena).
*Just so you know, some websites have already posted the trailer with a few being sent cease and desist notices to take it down. It’s been several hours now, so hopefully with the trailer having gone viral, I can leave my article here with a decent embed for your own viewing pleasure. However, if it disappears, you know why.
SYNOPSIS:
Based on the tumultuous real-life experiences of legendary boxing champion Jake LaMotta, “The Bronx Bull” is a dramatic and stylized biopic with an outstanding ensemble cast. Chronicling LaMotta’s violent childhood, to his rise as a world-class boxer, through his life after leaving the ring, “The Bronx Bull” offers an unflinchingly honest look into the heart of a champion. Veteran character actor William Forsythe (“The Rock,” “Boardwalk Empire”) stars as the enigmatic fighter, while Paul Sorvino (“Goodfellas”) plays his father. Also starring Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”), Tom Sizemore (“Saving Private Ryan”), Penelope Ann Miller (“The Artist”), Natasha Henstridge (“Species”), and Ray Wise (“Robocop”).
Pedro Pascal Joins Netflix Crime Drama, NARCOS
HBO’s Game Of Thrones is one of those shows I usually end up having to watch in pieces, particularly because there simply aren’t enough hours of the day for me to enjoy much of anything. Thankfully however, I did get to enjoy the most recent episode featuring actor Pedro Pascal in last week’s episode (and I will not say what I saw, but if you saw it too, know that I felt your pain).
Liam Neeson Walks The Grim Line To Redemption In The New Trailer For A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES
Nope, nobody took anything from actor Liam Neeson this time, but that won’t stop him going above and beyond the call of duty to deliver his own brand of justice in writer and director Scott Frank’s newest crime thriller, A Walk Among The Tombstones. The film is also likely love letter to book enthusiasts familar with the original 1992 publication of the same name by novelist Lawrence Block, centered on fictional lead character, Matthew Scudder, a former NYPD detective whose story is featured in Block’s 17 novels.
The Battle For Territorial Rights Ensues In The New Brit Crime Pic, TOP DOG!
Hooligan boss Billy Evans has it all – a successful business, a beautiful family and respect on the terraces. Even better, the police have never been able to touch him. But when he butts heads with gangster Mickey over a backstreet protection racket, Billy soon finds himself out of his depth as events rapidly escalate and he finds that he has taken on far more than he can chew.
Cop And Criminal Join Forces In The New Film, EAGLE AND HAWK
As kids, Washio and Takamura were best buddies and rollerskating rivals. Twenty years later, they’re on completely different paths in life — Washio (Osawa) is a member of the yakuza and Takamura is now a police detective. While investing the local heroin trade, Takamura (Morohoshi) looks up his old pal and they join forces to crush Washio’s bitter underworld nemesis.
'Consequences' Surround The New English Title For SPL 2
Thai action star Tony Jaa just got some screentime in Cannes with the unveiling of footage from his new internationally cast action thriller, Skin Trade with Dolph Lundgren and Michael Jai White, which could lead to some exciting distribution news in the days or weeks ahead. In the meantime, principal photography is already underway as of May 1 for Jaa’s new action thriller, Sha Po Lang 2, and the second of two posters have already begun circulating the internet for the film’s presentation in Cannes this month.
View it below:
In light of the new poster unveiling this month, co-producer Mike Selby has confirmed from producers Wilson Yip and Paco Wong who designed the new poster that the film’s accompanying English sales title will be A Time For Consequences. Serving as a thematic sequel/prequel following the spectacular 2005 crime pic, Sha Po Lang, the new film is directed by Cheang Pou-Soi will center on Kit, a tough undercover cop betrayed by his supervisor and forced to break out of prison with the help of reluctant Thai prison guard, Chai (Jaa), to stop and catch a notorious crimeboss and reunite with his dying daughter as her only means of survival.
With further casting news and other developments to be made, the news is slowly developing for what is expected to be another dazzling martial arts crime actioner for Cheang following up from the January release of The Monkey King, now poised for sequel of its own with a new sales poster for presentation.
Set to release next year, SPL 2 / A Time For Consequences stars Jaa along with returning actors Simon Yam and Wu Jing, and newly added cast member Max Zhang with a cameo by actor Louis Koo.
The New Poster And Trailer For MAN ON HIGH HEELS Unleash Inner-Femme Fury!
When you think of a movie title such as director Jang Jin‘s new film, Man On High Heels, you can’t help but see it as almost anything but an action thriller, which is exactly what it is. And a tasty looking one at that, based on the most recent teasers that were unveiled by late last month.
Well, guess what? The film is granting interested onlookers a full first trailer and an even more refreshingly brutal poster for the new film featuring lead actor Cha Seung-Won in this third outing with the aforementioned director. So, make no mistake. This is definitely one for the niche it was meant for, no matter what orientation you share.
Man On High Heels opens domestically on June 4.
SYNOPSIS:
Ji-wook is a cold-blooded detective who would brutally assault and stop at nothing to catch criminals. However, despite his perfectly masculine appearance, Ji-wook struggles with a secret desire to be a woman. At last, Ji-wook decides to get a sex change. However, a gang Ji-wook brutally arrested by force plots revenge against him. While Ji-wook resigns and secretly dreams of transforming into a real woman, people close to him get caught up in a conspiracy and killed. When the one person he must protect, Jang-mi, also falls in danger, Ji-wook faces a crossroads in making his choice.
Watch An Action-Packed Promo For BLACK AND WHITE 2: THE DAWN OF JUSTICE
Check it out the now English-friendly featurette below, and stay tuned for some teaser and trailer, Fall release news ahead.
The New Teaser For TOKYO TRIBE Brings An Orchestra Of Chaos!
Why Don’t You Play In Hell director Sono Sion is back in the fray this week ahead of the upcoming release of his latest beat-em-up gangster flick, Tokyo Tribe, based on manga author Santa Inoue’s 1993 publication and subsequent serial anime. Following the first promotional still released several days ago, we now get to see some of the brutal live-action chaos set to dazzle audiences in the form of a glorious new teaser with hip hop artist Young Dais leading in his big screen debut, along with Ryuta Sato, Nana Seino, Ryohei Suzuki, Shoko Nakagawa and Riki Takeuchi.
Tokyo Tribe releases in Japan on August 30.
SYNOPSIS:
Set sometime in the future, five years have passed since the Shibuya riots. There are now several tribes that exists in Tokyo. Boys makeup tribes and they occupy areas under their influence. Kai Deguchi is a member of the tribe Musashino Saru led by Tera.
One day, a member of Musashino Saru is killed by rival tribe Bukuro Wu-RONZ led by Mera. Kai and Mera are former best friends, but not anymore. Meanwhile, Tera, the leader of Musashino Saru and a moderate who forbids using violence, is killed by Mera from Bukuro Wu-RONZ.
Musashino Saru is now divided by two sides: one advocates following their slain leader’s non-violence idealogy and the other side who wants to use violence to exact revenge. A riot soon ensues among the tribes.
EXCLUSIVE: S.P.L. 2 Gets An Official Preliminary Synopsis
International action star Tony Jaa is currently in Hong Kong putting together his scenes to be featured in director Pou Soi Cheang‘s new film, S.P.L. 2, the forthcoming thematic prequel follow-up to the 2004 film set for a 2015 release. Subscribers to Jaa‘s official Facebook page will regularly see posts of Jaa with the team training and rehearsing scenes, as well as doing make-up and costume tests for the start of production, which ultimately see actors Simon Yam and Wu Jing reprising their respective roles from the first film alongside actor Max Zhang now in the fray as reportedly the film’s villain.
However, things are still early, as we still don’t know the full details on how the characters being played by Yam and Wu will apply, much of the focus is further drawn to hints at what the plot will entail, which sees Jaa starring as a prison guard who helps an undercover cop escape in exchange to help save his dying daughter. For all intents and purposes now, producer Paco Wong has provided a brief, exclusive synopsis for the film to glance at below, courtesy of Mike Selby:
A tough Hong Kong cop named Kit busts a major gangster only to find his cover blown and his main witness gone. The gangster, in retaliation, has him kidnapped and put in a Thai jail with a false criminal identity.
A lowly prison guard Chai with extraordinary fighting skills guards kit and prevents his escape from prison.
The prison guard’s daughter suffers from a rare form of leukemia and Kit is the only donor who can save her.
The prison guard discovers Kit’s real identity and helps him to escape in return for his agreeing to save his daughter.
Together, Kit and Chai must face the gangster and his minions and take them down.
As said before, things are early and we might see more news ahead pertaining to more plot details and cast mentions, including the possibility of whether or not Hong Kong action legend and S.P.L. co-star Sammo Hung will reprise his old role once more. Furthermore, the plot here presents so many possibilities and ways in which this story could be told that could definitely enhance the drama from start to finish.
As far as cast mentions go, it will be interesting to learn who plays the tough undercover cop taking on Zhang for the climatic epic martial arts showdown that awaits with Jaa front and center with action director Dion Lam staging the brutal action.
Soi Cheang is also producing the film with Wilson Yip, who directed the first film that featured Yam, Wu, and Hung with action star Donnie Yen.
Fans can also expect further information in the coming weeks pertaining to the upcoming release of Jaa‘s newly wrapped-up actioner, Skin Trade, which Selby produced along with Craig Baumgarten for director Ekachai Uekrongtham. The film will screen 9 minutes of footage for buyers at Cannes this month, courtesy of international sales agent Hyde Park International.
An Assassin Becomes His Victim's Ultimate Savior In The New Trailer For NO TEARS FOR THE DEAD
Cannes attendees are going to have a ball next week when they get an eye-full of director Lee Jeong-beom‘s latest hitman crime thriller, No Tears For The Dead. The film is getting three screening dates starting next Wednesday, and in light of this, there’s a new trailer to help further retain your interest.
SYNOPSIS:
After immigrating to America and being abandoned by his own mother, Gon is raised to become a hit man. One day during a job, Gon accidentally kills a young girl and is plagued by guilt over killing an innocent child. His boss gives the despondent hit man a new job – to kill the young girl’s mother. Gon’s new target, Mo-gyeong, works as a risk manager at an investment firm. The grief-stricken mother buries herself in her work without knowing that she is in the heart of a dangerous conspiracy. Then, she meets a man who wants to tell her the truth behind the death of her child.
No Tears For The Dead stars Jang Dong-gun, Kim Min-hee, Kang Han-na and Brian Tee, and launches in Korean cinemas this June. Check out the lovely footage and keep your eyes and ears peeled for some distribution news!
Death Is No Laughing Matter In The Kazakh Revenge Thriller, JOKER
It’s not often certain titles get circulated that awaken people to the current state of action movies around the globe. Such is the case with the Republic of Kazakhstan which seems as good a place to start as any with a few films on the way from that region, including known screenwriter Talgad Zhanibekov‘s directorial debut, Joker.
Tony Jaa Is A Uniformed Hero In A New Set Pic For SPL2
Action hero Tony Jaa took to Facebook on Thursday to unveil the latest costume try-on ahead of rehearsals for the forthcoming production of The Monkey King helmer Pou Soi-Cheang‘s latest film, SPL 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the 2004 crime thriller which starred Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung. Jaa‘s participation in the film was finally confirmed in recent months after a few years of speculation went by.
Check out the photo below with the enclosed caption.
“Costume and Rehearsal Time for SPL II. This is going to be a lot of fun. Great cast and great crew. TJ.”
In accordance with previous reports, it appears that based on the photo above, Jaa will likely star as the Thai prison guard who helps an undercover whose dying daughter’s fate rests on his willingness to help a cop break out of prison. Of course, this is just one aspect of a much more detailed plot that is still pending, with characters to be played by two of the first film’s principle stars, Wu Jing and Simon Yam, along with The Grandmaster co-star, actor Max Zhang who is reportedly playing the main villain.
The film is being produced by Paco Wong and SPL (2005) helmer Wilson Yip, with Champions and Revenge: A Love Story scribe Jill Leung Lai-Yin providing the script and The Storm Riders and Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li fight coordinator Dion Lam will be directing the action.
Production is officially coming underway, so by all means, stick around for more updates!
Cha Seung-Won Is A Kick-Ass Diva In Two New Teasers For MAN ON HIGH HEELS
Ji-wook is a cold-blooded detective who would brutally assault and stop at nothing to catch criminals. However, despite his perfectly masculine appearance, Ji-wook struggles with a secret desire to be a woman. At last, Ji-wook decides to get a sex change. However, a gang Ji-wook brutally arrested by force plots revenge against him. While Ji-wook resigns and secretly dreams of transforming into a real woman, people close to him get caught up in a conspiracy and killed. When the one person he must protect, Jang-mi, also falls in danger, Ji-wook faces a crossroads in making his choice.
Lee And Park Take A Seat In Two New Posters For Upcoming Crime Pic, FOR THE EMPEROR
It looks like things are getting heavily underway for director Park Sang-jun and his latest cinematic gangster crime flick, For The Emperor. Stills of the film have already gone viral with recent airing of a photoshoot BTS video and the official first teaser for the film featuring actors Lee Min-Ki and Park Sung-Woong, and actress Lee Tae-Im, in a story about a down-and-out former pro-baseballer and game fixer who gets taken under the wing of an organized crimeboss.
The film is set to hit this June with a date still pending, but we now also have a proper synopsis that offers what appears to be a tasty dramatic action thriller that pitting a tough thug against a notorious gangster and his small army. In addition, we now have two new character posters for our male leads, Lee and Park, which you can observe toward the bottom of the page. Check those out in addition to the teaser in case you missed it, and stick around for more information.
SYNOPSIS:
Hwan (LEE Min-ki), former professional baseball player. He was involved in fixing games and left the mound after losing everything. Natural born athlete gets recruited by the private loan ring, and the young naïve man gets fascinated by their money and power. He has nothing on him but expands his territory with confidence and malice.
Sang-ha (PARK Sung-woong) is the cold-blooded illegal organization’s boss who leads his members with loyalty and trust. He takes Hwan under his wing when is struggling and weak by bringing him into his circle of crime. And with Sang-ha’s trust he climbs up the ladder in an illegal private loan ring, Hwang-jae Capital.
Meanwhile, he falls in love with Yun-su (LEE Tae-im) who is only worth as a business tool. Suddenly Yun-su disappears, and Hwan thinks that Sang-ha is deeply involved with her leaving. Hwan is going to start rebel against his boss Sang-ha to win his love and authority.
H/T: Filmsmash