CLEANER Review: Martin Campbell’s High-Stakes Hostage Action Thriller Misses A Spot
Cleaner stars Daisy Ridley, Taz Skylar and Clive Owen, and opens in U.S. theaters on February 21 from Quiver Distribution.
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THE OLD WOMAN WITH THE KNIFE Sharpens Up For A Killer Showdown In The First Teaser
“The Old Woman With The Knife” is directed by Min Kyu-dong, and will screen for the rest of the week in Berlin.
JADE Review: Rising Martial Arts Star Shaina West Brings Her Sharpest A-Game In A Wearisome Crime Actioner
JADE stars Shaina West in her debut lead role following appearances in “The Woman King,” and “Marvel’s Black Widow”.
THE FORBIDDEN CITY Official Trailer Reveals ‘Mulan’ Stunt Double Yaxi Liu In Her Debut Lead Role
“Freaks Out” and “They Call Me Jeeg” helmer Gabriele Mainetti directs the romantic action drama opening in Italy on March 13.
‘I Am A Madman’: Screenshots Reveal What It Takes To Work With Vlad Rimburg [EXCLUSIVE]
Last week, I received a raft of group DM screenshots from an anonymous sender revealing action director Vlad Rimburg’s tough standards when filming. I ran them by him, he confirmed it, suggested I shared them in a joke that I misread, and we ultimately committed to sharing them anyway. Enjoy!
In Memoriam: Kim Sae-Ron (2000-2025) [UPDATED]
Kim Sae-ron, best known for her roles in films like “A Brand New Life,” “The Man From Nowhere,” and Netflix series “Bloodhounds,” was on the verge of a career comeback after a break from acting following a drunk driving incident in 2022. She was 24.
THE PROPHET: OMNISCIENT READER Teaser Turns The Page On Kim Byung-Woo’s Live Action Webtoon Adaptation
The Terror Live director Kim Byung-woo is diving audiences head-first into fantasy with The Prophet: Omniscient Reader. Lotte is at EFM this week selling to buyers and just revealed a teaser which you can below. When the apocalyptic world depicted in a serial novel suddenly becomes reality, ordinary Kim Dok-ja (Ahn Hyo-seop), the only person who knows how the novel ends – must team up with his companions to rescue the novel’s omnipotent hero, Yoo Jeong-hyuk (Lee Min-ho) and save humanity. The film is based on author duo singNsong’s 2018 webtoon and is produced by Realies Pictures, the same studio behind the first and second installments of Kim Yong-hwa’s Along With The Gods adaptations. Also starring are Chae Soo-bin, Shin Sung-ho, Nana, and BLACKPINK’s JiSoo for the film’s July TBA release. Catch the teaser!
TIO CHOKO: THE LAST HOPE Squares Up At Indiegogo For New Tourno Action Comedy
Ten years since birthing the online hit personality of “Tio Choko,” its creator is now ready to put the character before audiences in a commercial feature film setting!
The Movies That Moved Me: Kinji Fukasaku’s BATTLE ROYALE
Kinji Fukasaku’s last fully completed film launches the start of a new series of articles in which I weigh in on the films that got me here today, as a critic AND a fan.
100 YARDS: Win A Blu-Ray Copy Of The New Martial Arts Period Drama Starring Jacky Cheung And Andy On
100 YARDS arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray next week from Well Go USA
BEAST IN ME Shows Its Teeth In New Stills From The MMA Drama Starring Russell Crowe And Daniel MacPherson
Production also reunites director Tyler Atkins with “Bosch & Rockit” star Luke Hemsworth and “Life After Fighting” star, actor and martial artist Bren Foster.
HOOD WITCH: Catch The Trailer For The New Thriller Coming Soon From Dark Sky Films
HOOD WITCH opens in theaters and on digital on March 21.
FUZE: Anton Lands Key Sales Ahead Of Berlin For New Action Crime Thriller
FUZE stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James and is directed by David Mackenzie.
KUNG FU ROOKIE: Aman Ergaziyev’s Rumble In Kazakhstan Kicks Off In The Official U.S. Trailer
Timur Baktybayev stars in the new martial arts action comedy out of Kazakhstan coming to the U.S. on VOD and Digital next month!
MUZZLE: CITY OF WOLVES Reveals First Look At Aaron Eckhart In New Action Crime Sequel; Highland Lands Multiple Sales
Highland Film Group is in Berlin for their international sales slate which also includes upcoming action crime sequel, Muzzle: City Of Wolves, following its recent production wrap in South Africa. Golden Globe-nominee and Independent Spirit Award-winner Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight, The Bricklayer, Sully), reprises his role from the first film, and can be seen in a first look photo newly released as of Thursday. Muzzle: City Of Wolves reunites Eckhart with John Stalberg Jr., who also directed the first installment. Haunted by PTSD from his days as a K-9 officer, Jake Rosser (Eckhart) endeavors to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 companion, Socks. But the tranquility quickly dissolves when a ruthless gang targets them in a brutal attack. Determined to protect his loved ones, Jake and his new K-9 partner Argos delve into a violent underbelly of crime where Jake confronts corrupt officials, uncovers a […]
THE ACCOUNTANT 2: Ben Affleck And Jon Bernthal Take On Their Biggest Puzzle Yet In The Official Trailer
Director Gavin O’Connor’s The Accountant 2 is out with a new poster and official trailer as of Thursday which you can view in the gallery below. The film will have its premiere next month at SXSW before heading to theaters on April 25 from Amazon MGM Studios. Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. The trailer below reveals definitively just whose death sets off the events of the sequel. I doubt […]
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQUUUUUUX -BEGINNING- Official Trailer Revealed For Select Theatrical Release
The film marks a first-time collaboration between studio khara, and SUNRISE.
THE UNTOLD STORY OF ‘NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER’ Kickstarts Crowdfunding For The New Documentary
Oliver Harper is directing the documentary which explores the memorable East-meets-West action classic with help from cast, crew, fans and influencers alike.
Tony Jaa To Star In, Exec Produce ‘Muay Thai Trilogy’ For China-Thai Co-Prod
The martial arts trilogy will be directed by Yuthlert Sippapak, who will also produce and finance in the collaborative effort with China’s Stars Collective.