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Bueno’s GUN CALIBER To Shoot Evil In The Dick Worldwide In 2017

Five years in following his lo-fi Tokusatsu action comedy debut feature, Gun Caliber, actor, writer and filmmaker Bueno has been out and about continuing down his own creative path after launching his own indie banner, Garage Hero. He’s put out quite a few goods as well while sharing the tools over at YouTube Space Japan and has even moved onward with a sequel that nearly completely revamps the former with a slick new costume for the forthcoming Strega to release hopefully in the next year or so depending on his progress. For now though, word from indie distributor SRS Cinema is now making it official this week with their latest acquisition of Gun Caliber with plans for a limited special release in the Spring or Summer of next year. It’s also the latest feature film entry for actor and martial artist, Art School Dropouts’s own Joey Min who both serves […]

BROS. MAXMAN Teams Superhero Sibs Against Evil Forces In The First Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

I can’t remember the last time an average joe schmo put on a pair of glasses and became a superhero. Apparently this is the narrative being stuck to as seen in Masuda Akihide’s 2015 debut, Mr. Maxman spoofing the superhero genre with comedic doses aplenty. The same, as it stands, can pretty much be said for the new 2017 sequel, Bros. Maxman. Newly joining is actor Ryusei Ryo with returning actor Chiba Yudai as our brotherly title heroes where the former finds himself haphazardly turned into a superhero and, much like his older sib, falls in love with a woman at the same news station where they work. Also starring are Uchida Rio and Yamamoto Mizuki for the film’s release on January 7 in Japan. Cue oddball antics, self-discovery, a bit of slapstick and some awkward romance to boot with the usual visual superhero spectacle of which you can now […]

What The F*ck Did They Do To A.L.P.H.A. 5 For The New POWER RANGERS Movie?

Lee B. Golden III

We saw the first official teaser trailer for Dean Isrealite’s Power Rangers back in October ahead of its forthcoming release in March of next year and prior to this, most of the costumes thusfar look fantastic. That said, up until now the only gripe I’ve had was Poison Ivy look of villainess Rita Repulsa as depicted in costume with actress Elizabeth Banks. With the film’s release just months away, we now have our first look at the A.L.P.H.A. 5 character in full CG with some (if not very few) elememts kept from the original series based on the droid who operates the command center where the Rangers’ leader, Zordon, resides in his concealed interdimensional state. All I have to say is that the post-production and animation along with Bill Hader’s voice acting better do this newly revamped design of A.L.P.H.A. 5 some justice on screen….because all I have are four-letter […]

Catch The Latest Trailer For Cho Ui-Seok’s MASTER

Lee B. Golden III

A friend of mine named Takai got on my case for not remembering an action scene from the film, Kundo which featured actor Gang Dong-Won as the main villain. She’s an avowed fan of his and that being said, she sort of put me in the doghouse (jokingly) even though I hadn’t seen the film in a couple of years. Still though, I give her credit for following up on Gang and his activity with his most recent film, director Chi Ui-Seok’s Master, in which he leads the tale of a intellectual crime unit led by a detective as they take on a massive fraud case. Also starring principally are Lee Byung-Hun and Kim Woo-Bin as the respective president and brains of the very corporation now in Gang’s sights and clearly our villains are trying to hide something, considering the conniving, scheming and explosive chaos occuring as a result. The […]

Cine Asia Takes Heed Of Benny Chan’s CALL OF HEROES For VoD, DVD & Blu-Ray In January

Lee B. Golden III

If there were ever an actor worthy of big screen appeal as a villain, instantly it would be actor Louis Koo as the heinous, murdering son of a General in Benny Chan’s latest home release prospect, Call Of Heroes. Action legend Sammo Hung himself directed the action headlining the riveting drama telling of a group of skilled warriors uniting against a coming threat with actors Eddie Peng, Wu Jing, Sean Lau and Liu Kai Chi delivering even more of the film’s best performances. My personal favorite action scene takes place in the second half which takes place on a bridge – a scene also exemplary of how to design action to permeate around the drama, lending further weight and credit to the film’s overall story and script. These are just a few points I’ll leave off here about the film for you to mull over while I’m more than pleased […]

Kennedy: No Plans For A ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Sequel

Lee B. Golden III

Welp, fact is that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is pretty much selling itself much like any other event title I usually taper off from. How? Well you needn’t look further than the reports citing the need for “waiting rooms” with Fandango and Movietickets boasting their biggest first day sales ever, beating out Deadpool and Suicide Squad. So there. Love is in the air aplenty for Gareth Edwards whose diversely cast spin-off from the Star Wars canon featuring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Donnie Yen, Forest Whitaker and Mads Mikkelsen is now on track to open with $130 millon dollars. This probably doesn’t say much about the other films in tow, save for the fact that fans will be waiting with baited breath to see Episode VIII as well as the forthcoming Han Solo spin-off with Alden Ehrenrich, Donald Glover and Emilia Clarke. Thus, it still apparently brings to mind […]

MONSTER HUNT 2 Scares Up Tony Leung Chiu-Wai To Join Cast

Lee B. Golden III

Actor Tony Leung Chiu-Wai (The Grandmaster, See You Tomorrow) is set to stake his claim in the now-filming Monster Hunt 2 from Edko Films. Raman Hui is currently rolling cameras for a 2018 release with little plot details known while Leung is said to play a role that stands pivotal for our its principal lead CG character from the first film. Leung will be joined by newly cast ppp icon and actress Li Yuchun and actor Yo Yang along with returning names, Bai Baihe and Jing Boran. Prior to Stephen Chow’s The Mermaid taking the title, Hui’s 2015 debut, Monster Hunt was a milestone hit for first time filmmaker following a career that landed him projects Dreamworks’ Antz, Shrek and Shrek 2, and as co-director for Shrek The Third, among others. The first film became China’s most successful film in history grossing up to RMB 2.43 billion, as well as […]

Jackie Chan’s RAILROAD TIGERS Lands An Explosive New Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

Ding Sheng’s latest World War II action adventure romp, Railroad Tigers, is just weeks away from its China release and another full trailer has arrived with English subs to peep at until then. Also worth noting is the film’s U.S. release which isn’t too far off courtesy of Well Go USA which should make 2017 a spectacle to help ring in the new year some. SYNOPSIS: In this action-comedy caper harkening back to Jackie Chan’s classic Hong Kong films, a railroad worker (Chan) and his ragtag group of freedom fighters find themselves on the wrong side of the tracks when they decide to ambush a heavily armed military train filled with desperately needed provisions. Unarmed and outnumbered, they must fight back against an entire army using only their wits, in a series of a dazzling set pieces and action scenes rivaling anything seen on the big screen before. Enjoy the […]

THE HIT LIST: November 28, 2016

Lee B. Golden III

Particular current events in the news notwithstanding, Thanksgiving weekend was a mild letdown on my end. We still had dinner though, which was awesome as always. A bit indigestive? Yes… But delish nonetheless. I also slowed down a bit so I can enjoy my weekend some, though with my Facebook notifications and messages buzzing with entries for the Hit List, I couldn’t pass it up and indeed there were a few things I wanted to share anyway. And as always, that includes stunt reels to kick things off first and foremost with Heather Bonomo‘s newest reel, followed by those of Nick Dunn, Tiana Webberly, Matt Philliben, Tanna Jo and freerunning extraordinare Josh Yadon. Going slightly longer-form are reels rounding out the playlist by Frederic Jean, a riveting new fight and stunt coordinator montage by Olivier Schneider, and extended stunt reels by Chris Silcox and John Street. Enjoy the playlist here […]

Get A Look At The Action-Packed Sales Trailer For Brian Ho’s Lead Debut, BEYOND REDEMPTION

Lee B. Golden III

We were thoroughly excited when Hong Kong stunt veteran-turned-filmmaker Bruce Fontaine began circulating markets earlier this year for his latest directorial debut, Beyond Redemption. In the months since then we were also pleased that the film landed at Well Go USA for its forthcoming home releases, as such now reportedly dated for February 7, 2017. Indeed, a lot happened under the radar for many but with the film now circulating in the news again, it was a month ago that the world sales trailer from Premiere Entertainment Group finally began making the rounds and signaling Fontaine’s own Wushu protégé, actor, martial artist and stuntman Brian Ho for his acting debut. It’s also aiming as the first of a slate of films for Fontaine as he strives to further more productions in Vancouver, British Columbia via his Action Lab banner and judging by the footage, he’s not off to a bad […]

Derek Yee’s SWORD MASTER Wields A Poster And Release Date

Lee B. Golden III

If there were ever a film to arrive in time for the holidays, it appears it would be director Derek Yee’s latest 3D endeavor, Sword Master. The film is releasing theatrically this Friday in China and is now bound for screens in North America and Canada on December 9 as per Well Go USA’s latest announcement which now comes branded with a fresh new U.S. poster. Peep it below along with a small batch of stills from the film! SYNOPSIS: In this beautifully shot wuxia epic, a powerful swordsman is haunted by the destructive impact his deadly talents have on others. Weary of the bloodshed and violence from the martial arts world, he banishes himself to the humble life a vagrant, wandering the fringes of society. But his violent past refuses to let him go quietly. The master swordsman must regain the ability to wield his sword and fight those […]

DEAD SHACK: Peter Ricq's New Kickstarter Needs Your Help!

Lee B. Golden III

The pitch trailer for Peter Ricq’s gory new horror thriller production, Dead Shack, is just too hilarious. The biggest factor in that is the seemingly young age of the children in the footage which makes this so much more fun given the vision and overall look and tone and it all looks really appealing. That said, the word is that the characters are being reprised by an older cast line-up though I hope that this doesn’t take away from the film’s desired affect. For this, we have a campaign Kickstarter page all fired up and ready for a month of fundraising to help with post-production costs and other specifics, and as always with the usual perks and prizes you can claim in exchange for your generosity. On a weekend getaway at a rundown cottage in the woods, a precautious 14 year-old teen, his crude best friend, and his best friend’s […]

The New Trailer For South Korean Action Comedy, COOPERATION, Gets A Little Too Close For Comfort

Lee B. Golden III

My own off-time has allowed me to catch up on a bunch of South Korean film gems this year and so I plan on taking in some more going into 2017. Cooperation, CJ Entertainment’s latest feat from sophomore director Kim Sung-Hoon certainly looks like a worthwhile treat with an odd couple twist about two cops from both sides of the DMZ working to bring down the boss of a North Korean refugee crime organization. The Fatal Encounter star Hyun-Bin and Veteran co-star Yu Hae-Jin lead the film opposite Intimate Enemies co-star Kim Ju-Hyeok among its cast for its January release. Thus, we have a first teaser to help kick things off until the usual trailer and poster goods arrive and for all intents and purposes, this looks pretty lively and fun to look forward to. Enjoy the teaser trailer.

SUPER EXPRESS Delivers Zany Laughs And Big Leaps In The Latest Trailer

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Right off the bat, director Xiao Song’s latest affair, Super Express, is outright silly looking and completely for the comedy crowd. Needless to say this one also dares to tap into the action niche some with the presence of none other than actor and parkour extraordinare David Belle to accomodate the antics of Michael Chan and actress Song Ji-Hyo who lead the story of a courier whose chance meeting with a beautiful woman embroil him in a world of crime and danger. Obviously. The film is coming out on December 2 and so for those of you, whether you’re eager to get your comedy or screenfighting fix, this might pass as an okay night out at the movies. Best of all, Belle is in it which guarantees something for your RMB. Check it out below!

Watch The New Music Video From The HEADSHOT OST, “Impostor Heart” By Andre Harihandoyo & Sonic People

Lee B. Golden III

The new ‘Mo Bros action flick, Headshot, is just over ten days away as of this piece and a lot of us are already sold on it. For this, many of us still get to relish in all the hype for the film’s campaign, likely taking in gobloads of teaser footage – I don’t really know how much there is of that though since all I’ve seen were the first two official trailers and a snippet of the first behind-the-scenes video which you can view here as we wait for more featurettes. In the meantime, the campaign continues and with none other than the sobering rock ballad sounds of the new songs, Impostor Heart, performed by Andre Harihandoyo & Sonic People. Thankfully, it’s a video that delivers in song just as much as a tease in not sharing anything new that we might not have seen just yet, so it’s […]

Celina Jade Rejoins Wu Jing For WOLF WARRIORS 2

Lee B. Golden III

There’s a lot happening in the next few years and especially with actor and martial artist Wu Jing who is still in production with his latest sequel offering, Wolf Warriors 2. The film follows up last year’s hit in the wake of a lengthy post-production, thankfully landing the film a nearly $90 million dollar gross in China, making it a Spring blockbuster. Here with Wu tackling the sequel once more as its director and star with a story set in a fictional war-torn African country, the new film is announcing its latest casting addition by way of Variety with actress Celina Jade (The Man With The Iron Fists, Skin Trade), reuniting with her star since initially working together on the 2006 movie, Legendary Assassin which Wu co-directed with the film’s action director, Nicky Li; Li directed the action once more on Wolf Warriors with Wu making his solo directorial debut […]

The Official Trailer For Andrew Goth Sci-Fi Action Thriller, MINDGAMERS, Is Just Mental!

Lee B. Golden III

Gallowwalkers helmer Andrew Goth’s latest turns out to be a bit of a bigger deal than expected. The new film which headlines Sam Neill among its youthful cast was initially titled DxM as per its narrative about a brilliant group of students who discover the dark side of their latest scientific awakening. The film saw a trailer early last year while press on the film tapered off before long and remained off the radar until now. Apparently the folks at Terra Mater Film Group and Red Bull have big plans for the film between now and March, involving an interactive global online and real-world gaming experience functioning in tandem with the film’s dynamic puzzle challenges. You can read all about it at ComingSoon.net but needless to say, how this film, newly titled MindGamers, gets rolled out will be an interesting feat to witness, and one with world class freerunning extraodinare […]

HEADSHOT Ignites Online With Thrilling Behind-The-Scenes Footage

Lee B. Golden III

Read our latest interview Singaporean action star Sunny Pang and you’ll learn quite a bit about his career, family life and goals through next year, including the currently completed Diamond Dogs, and the long-awaited production of The Night Comes For Us which starts rolling cameras in December. In the meantime, perhaps some of the best news you’ll see in press as of late will pertain to the upcoming release of the new ‘Mo Brothers movie, Headshot, releasing on December 8 in Indonesia followed by a wider release in 2017. Starring opposite Pang is actor and martial artist Iko Uwais who succeeds his stardom following his acclaim in Gareth Huw Evans’s Merantau, The Raid and The Raid 2. Uwais plays Ishmael, fondly named by the nurse caring for him when he discovered with a serious head wound and severe memory loss, only to trigger a series of events that put her […]

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Confirms Michelle Yeoh In A Recurring Role

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A few days ago, ComingSoon.net reported that actress and martial artist Michelle Yeoh was up for a role in CBS’s forthcoming All Access series, Star Trek: Discovery. It wasn’t confirmed at the time, but developments in the last twenty four hours have finally made it official that Yeoh’s would be a Captain’s role. More specifically, Deadline‘s own exclusive coverage confirms that Yeoh, best known for her prolific stardom in nearly three decades as one of the world’s most versatile and beloved action stars, will play Han Bo, serving as the Captain of another ship named the Shenzhou which will have a major role to play in the series. Yeoh marks the first official casting of the program since the show was announced nearly a year ago today, followed by a first-look logo teaser during CBS’s Upfronts presentation back in May, and a Comic-Con teaser a few months later brandishing the […]

STEP UP: CHINA: First Teaser Poster Signals Ron Yuan’s Directorial Dance/Martial Arts Hybrid Debut For Lionsgate Co-Production

Lee B. Golden III

It was going to happen eventually, I reckon. Indeed, pick almost any dance movie in recent memory and you’re bound to see some choreography blending a dose or several of martial arts. Such is what appears to be happening now over at Lionsgate who, joined by China’s Infinity Pictures/CMC and Yue Hua Entertainment Culture Communications, are now signaling their latest movement with the first teaser poster for a sixth installment of the Step Up franchise to begin on December 9 with locations in Beijing and Los Angeles. Ron Yuan, a multifaceted film, acting and stunt professional with credits such as Blade, Steve Wang’s acclaimed 1996 thriller Drive, The Art Of War, Black Dynamite, Blood And Bone and Gavin O’Connor’s The Accountant, and hit shortfilms like the Michael Jai White-led Three Bullets and Ben Ramsey’s award-winning hit short, Black Salt, will be making his directorial feature debut. Casting news remains pending […]