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LOVE HURTS Trailer Sees Ke Huy Quan And Daniel Wu Level Up Sibling Rivalry With Explosive Results
Universal Pictures and 87North Productions have finally revealed the official trailer for Love Hurts, the upcoming directorial debut from stunt professional and filmmaker Jonathan Eusebio (Violent Night, The Fall Guy). The footage comes following an exclusive on Monday from EW with a first look at the film starring Ke Huy Quan in his newest action-packed lead Hollywood role since winning an Academy Award alongside Michelle Yeoh for their 2021 hit, Everything Everywhere All At Once. This Valentine’s Day, Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Loki) rockets into his first major leading man role as an unlikely hero, a seemingly mild-mannered realtor with a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. Spoiler alert: He won’t. From 87North—producers of the groundbreaking action films Nobody, Violent Night, Bullet Train, Atomic Blonde and The Fall Guy—comes a visceral, high-octane story of wrath and revenge. Quan stars as Marvin […]
GROUND OF HONOR: RONDO Short Reveals An Explosive Eight-Minute Prologue For PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Gamers familiar with Krafton’s latest map reveal for the battle royale gaming fave, PUBG: Battlegrounds have been teased of late with a new mini-movie made to promote the game this week. That shortfilm, Ground Of Honor: Rondo is now online with a formidable cast led by Daniel Wu (AMC’s “Into The Badlands”), Sarah Chang (Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday) and Lee Jung-Jae (Netflix’s “Squid Game”), and from none other than stuntman and action specialist, filmmaker Sam Hargrave (Extraction, Extraction 2). I just watched this myself and was pulled right in, particularly at the end as the story unfolded into an all-out one on one between two of the main stars. Makes you wonder about the more filmic possibilities here… Enjoy!
CAUGHT IN TIME: Action-Packed Crime Thriller Starring Daniel Wu Now Available On-Demand In The U.S.
Having since enjoyed a local theatrical run in China that gave it top-billing for two weeks at the tail end of 2020, Two Thumbs Up helmer Lau Ho-Leung’s new sequel-bound sophomore work, Caught In Time, now hinges its stateside efforts in part on China Lion Film. Written by Lau and co-writer Liang Hong, the film is based remarkably on the true story of an elusive and deadly criminal in the 1990s, played by actor Daniel Wu (Tomb Raider, AMC’s Into The Badlands). Based on real life events from the 1990s, a ruthless gang manages a number of high level, high risk and high reward heists, meticulously planned out and executed over nearly a decade. When a police detective thinks he’s figured out their pattern, the head of the gang (Daniel Wu) starts to openly taunt him, resulting in a race to the ultimate showdown between the cops and robbers. Wu […]
CAUGHT IN TIME Trailer: Daniel Wu Is On An Explosive Crime Spree
Lau Ho-Heung has been a writer for close to twenty years now, having worked with the likes of Teddy Chan and Johnnie To to name a few. Now, with only a few directing credits under his belt, his second and latest feature offering may yet finally arrive with the November release of Caught In Time, joining Daniel Wu with actors Wang Qianyuan and Michelle Wai. Detective Zhong Cheng leads a task force in pursuit of Eagle, a criminal gang led by Zhang Sun. Highly methodical and disciplined, the gang manages to avoid capture after each heist. A decade later, the need to stop Eagle is more urgent than ever when Zhong Cheng realizes that his time is almost up. Will Zhang Sun and Eagle be caught in time? Caught In Time opens November 27!
Benny Chan’s GEN-X COPS Cast Announces Third Installment To The Franchise
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 1999 cop actioner, Gen-X Cops, a new installment was confirmed with actors Daniel Wu, Stephen Fung, Nicholas Tse and Sam Lee on hand at Sunday’s Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony. According to Isaac Chambers over at Far East Films, Benny Chan is plotting to reprise once more as director as he did for the 1999 original which featured the quartet with actors Eric Tsang and Toru Nakmura about an underdog veteran inspector who recruits next-generation rookie cops to tackle the city’s youthful criminal underbelly in search of a vengeful terrorist. Chan followed suit in 2000 with Gen-Y Cops (a.k.a. Metal Mayhem) which returned Lee and Fung and also starred actress Maggie Q and pre-Marvel actor Paul Rudd with actor Edison Chen then leading the cast. Given the events of the first film and lack of current details, it’s not yet clear as […]
INTO THE BADLANDS Signals The Last War In The Official Series Finale Trailer
The otherwise heartbreaking announcement stemming from last weekend’s cancellation of AMC’s Into The Badlands still adds on hope for a steady and fitting conclusion. The official series finale trailer is online and gearing fans up with what looks to be a spectacular bookend culminating three seasons of harrowing adventure, supernatural mystery, political peril and exhilirating kung fu action. As we enter the final chapter of Into the Badlands, an imprisoned Bajie warns Sunny that Pilgrim can’t be trusted. But with his son’s life on the line, Sunny struggles with his decision to help Pilgrim unlock the Meridian Chamber. Meanwhile, M.K., still reeling from the revelation that Sunny killed his mother, is hellbent on revenge. Kidnapped by the Master, the Widow is forced to confront her past. Meanwhile, Moon races to save Lydia from impending death after she risked her life for his on the battlefield. As the last episodes unfold, […]
INTO THE BADLANDS Is Cancelled, Will Premiere Final Eight Episodes In March
Word may have gotten around earlier on but the trades are now officially reporting the cancellation of AMC’s hit series, Into The Bandlands. The show launched on the network in 2015, created by Al Gough and Miles Millar set 500 years after a war that left civilization in ruins. Sunny, the best of the best among “clippers” who kill in service of their barron, aspires for a life away from the badlands all while keeping watch of a young boy with a mysterious gift, and amidst the deadly political upheaval among barrons warring for power and fortune. Daniel Wu and Aramis Knight led the cast along with Emily Beecham, Madeline Mantock, Ally Ioannides, Marin Csokas, Nick Frost, Sherman Agustus, Stephen Lang and Lewis Tan between its three seasons. The final eight episodes will bow on Sunday, March 24, 2019, as confirmed by THR via the Television Critics Association on Saturday, […]
INTO THE BADLANDS: Don’t Miss The Official Trailer For Season Three Of The Hit Martial Arts Action Series
AMC’s hit television series, Into The Badlands, scored an epic follow-up last year with its second season, layered in tragedy and revelations that now shape forthcoming events that await for season three. Daniel Wu is back to lead the cast in prime fashion along with Aramis Knight for its April 22 premiere at 10:00 p.m. EST/PST, and the official trailer has finally arrived unleashing the usual onslaught of storied survival, deception, consequential upheaval and the cream filling of it all: chock-filled martial arts action madness! Granted, if you haven’t seen the second season, you can catch seasons one and two on Netflix or where ever it is sold on digital or DVD. Season three once again sees Wu in the role of Sunny, rejoined by Bajie forced to journey back into the Badlands to save his son Henry after contracting a mysterious illness. When he arrives, new twists of fate […]
TOMB RAIDER: Alicia Vikander Takes The Reigns In The Official Trailer
The last 24 hours or so have been a mild mix of exciting and irksome with some fans exhibiting worry over The Wave helmer Roar Uthaug’s latest game adaptation, Tomb Raider. Angelina Jolie’s own performances falls somewhat memorable for most fans and we’ve yet to see what actress Alicia Vikander’s own portrayal will bring to the masses, save for a few stills and a trailer tease that went viral on Monday. Personally, I think the reactions emerging so soon could do for some furthet waiting. In the meantime, the movie officially opens on March 16, 2018 and with plenty of time between now and then, IGN is hosting a live stream around 1:00am EST with the actress in which they will also broadcast the first official teaser trailer to kick it all off. Also starring are Into The Badlands series star Daniel Wu along with actors Dominic West and Walton […]
Well Go USA Announces Its Summer Rollout For Ringo Lam’s SKY ON FIRE
Following their announcement of Dante Lam’s 2016 hit film, Operation Mekong, U.S. distributor Well Go USA is also announcing their presentation of Ringo Lam’s latest, Sky On Fire. This one had its share of mixed reactions upon its release last November but still bodes as a fan favorite for those keen on actor Daniel Wu who leads the film on top of his current momentum on the small screen. The official artwork can be seen below as well as the announcement. Watch this space for pre-order information. Legendary filmmaker Ringo Lam (City on Fire, Full Alert) returns to his Hong Kong roots with SKY ON FIRE, the explosive crime drama packed with high-speed car chases, dramatic plot twists and fiery gunfights. The film also marks Daniel Wu’s return to Asian cinema following his stateside success on the TV series “Into the Badlands” and the international blockbuster Warcraft: The Beginning. Wu […]
Back INTO THE BADLANDS We Go In 2018!
The season two premiere of the hit AMC Network series, Into The Badlands, was a homerun hit becoming the #1 returning show thusfar with 4.5 million viewers back in March. It’s a milestone well-deserved after launching its six episode run back in 2015 from creators Al Gough and Miles Millar, and with ratings otherwise holding steady, much to the delight of fans, the show is officially poised for another round of epic drama and martial arts action. Per the announcement: Midway through its current second season, “Into the Badlands” is averaging 3.6 million viewers per episode, including 2.1 million adults 25-54 in Nielsen Live+3 ratings. In the current television season, the series ranks as the #4 scripted drama on cable and the #4 returning drama, behind “The Walking Dead,” “American Horror Story” and “Fear the Walking Dead.” “‘Into the Badlands’ looks like nothing else on television, a literal high-wire act […]
INTO THE BADLANDS: Re-Live All Of The Action From The First Season!
AMC Having suffered the lack of access to AMC in the years prior, it was only until its arrival on Netflix this month that I was able to catch all six episodes of the hit series, Into The Badlands from creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. This comes in lieu of a second season which premieres on March 19 and I can honestly say that I really enjoyed what this show has to offer. Granted, TV shows can be a bit challenging too with some stretching as far as ten or twelve one-hour episodes. Sure that means more content but you still run risk of being repetitive and mundane which, gladly, Into The Badlands avoids at just six episodes for its first season, keeping things fresh and moving and ever-developing and evolving. And above all else, with none other than Daniel Wu starring as the show’s lead as Sunny, the […]
INTO THE BADLANDS: Sunny And The Widow Make Their Case In Two Slick New Teasers For The Second Season
Actor Daniel Wu will be back to put a few more notches on his back in the role of Sunny in the upcoming second season of AMC series, Into The Badlands. Joining him, of course, is Emily Beecham as the bloodthirsty widow and both are here this week to set the dark, grim tone for swordswinging, brutal and deadly revenge and retribution. Into the Badlands Season 2 finds Sunny (Daniel Wu) and M.K. (Aramis Knight) separated and scattered to the wind, each imprisoned in unlikely places. While M.K. struggles to control his powers, Sunny is determined to fight his way back into the Badlands to find his family or die trying. On their journey, Clipper and Colt are assisted by mysterious, new allies whose motivations may be anything but pure. Meanwhile, The Widow (Emily Beecham) continues to consolidate power against the other Barons, while a dark and mysterious threat prepares […]
Daniel Wu Fights His Way To Freedom And Redemption In The New INTO THE BADLANDS Season Two Trailer
It’ll be worth seeing how international film star Daniel Wu’s film career plays out with director Roar Uthaug’s forthcoming Tomb Raider reboot. At the same time, it’ll be even more fun and interesting to see where he goes on the television end with his current run in the epic AMC martial arts action series, Into The Badlands, when it returns on March 19, 2017 at 10:00pm Eastern & Pacific. Into the Badlands Season 2 finds Sunny (Daniel Wu) and M.K. (Aramis Knight) separated and scattered to the wind, each imprisoned in unlikely places. While M.K. struggles to control his powers, Sunny is determined to fight his way back into the Badlands to find his family or die trying. On their journey, Clipper and Colt are assisted by mysterious, new allies whose motivations may be anything but pure. Meanwhile, The Widow (Emily Beecham) continues to consolidate power against the other Barons, […]
Roar Uthaug’s TOMB RAIDER Reboot Casts INTO THE BADLANDS Star Daniel Wu
Just shy of continuing his epic quest this Spring as the lead character of AMC’s hit martial arts fantasy television series, Into The Badlands, actor Daniel Wu is now poised for a part in Roar Uthaug’s forthcoming Tomb Raider reboot next to actress Alicia Vikander. As Variety tells it, the actor, best known for his career in a range of Hong Kong and Hollywood titles like Naked Weapon and Warcraft, will play the role of Lu Ren, a ship captain who assists our heroine’s quest to find her father. That heroine would be adventurer Lara Croft, the role previously coveted by actress Angelina Jolie for both the 2001 and 2003 films inspired by the longstanding Eidos/Square Enix adventure game franchise, scoring $432 million dollars collectively; Square Enix rebooted the game franchise with a younger 21-year old iteration of the character in 2013. The movie reboot itself, from Warner Bros., MGM […]
Ringo Lam Actioner, SKY ON FIRE, Ignites Its Way To Theaters In The U.S. And Canada From Well Go USA
Certainly one of the more stellar looking films as of late, the trailers for Ringo Lam’s upcoming action thriller, Sky On Fire, have been nothing short of eye-popping. The stunts, action and pacing for the film’s story in whole feel truly fitting with the emboldened nature of Lam’s leagcy as one of the greatest in his field and with none other than actor Daniel Wu front and center of it all. The film is currently on deck for releases in China and throughout Asia starting next week while, and much to our delight, we can now report that the new movie is heading to select theaters in North America and Canada courtesy of Well Go USA. December 2, 2016 is the date to set, and as such, the latest trailer and poster have officially arrived as well and you can take a look at both below! SYNOPSIS: In this driving, […]
Check Out The Newest Trailer And Featurette For Ringo Lam Actioner, SKY ON FIRE
Action fans needn’t worry this season and notably if you’re in legendary auteur Ringo Lam’s corner. The new thriller, Sky On Fire is coming soon to cinemas and with none other than Daniel Wu front and center of it all as a security agent on a mission to protect a game-changing cancer cure from slipping into the wrong hands. Amber Kuo, Joseph Chang and Gordon Lam round out the cast of principles for the film’s outing in November. The latest trailer is just below and with it, a thrilling behind-the-scenes look that pays nothing short of an explosive, driven, hard-hitting and fiery homage to our dear director at hand, and then some.
The Temperature Rises In The Thrilling New Trailer For Ringo Lam’s SKY ON FIRE
The second season of hit series, Into The Badlands, starring Daniel Wu can’t come soon enough for fans of the latest hit AMC Network show. Apart from this and with film prospects still abound, the actor didn’t need much convicing to know that working with acclaimed filmmaker Ringo Lam meant working with one of the legendary best in Asian cinema. The result? Explosive. Thrilling. At some points even dangeous. Such is the case per usual with action movies as with their latest pairing for the new movie, Sky On Fire, which now comes to the fold and in the good graces of its new home at Distribution Workshop as of earlier this month, and further opportunities theirin for multiterritorial announcements and acquisitions in the coming weeks. A new cancer cure has emerged after years of research. But before this new stem cell can save the world, it provokes a fatal […]
INTO THE BADLANDS: SEASON ONE Lands On DVD, Blu-Ray And Digital HD This November!
With season two well on the way, AMC’s hit series, Into The Badlands, is already available via VOD streaming where you can find it. However, if physical media is more your speed, you’re just luck with this week’s announcement from Anchor Bay Entertainment’s forthcoming release of the first season on DVD and Blu-Ray. The show itself has proven greatly to be one of the most thrilling martial arts-infused properties in TV history with a cast led by Daniel Wu and Aramis Knight at the center of this tale loosely inspired by Journey To The West, combining steampunk dystopia with compelling drama and romance, and kinetic fight action. The DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital HD comes out on November 8, so check out the full details and get your copy as soon as possible! Anchor Bay Entertainment Goes Into the Badlands The Complete First Season Available On Blu-ray + Digital HD and […]
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