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EXCLUSIVE: KICKBOXER Loses Fung, Gains ‘In The Blood’ Director

Probably one of the biggest pieces of developing news as of late has been the current stagnation surrounding a forthcoming remake of the 1989 martial arts tournament thriller, Kickboxer. Updates have been slow and steady since the film was announced last summer, followed by this year’s press release from The Exchange CEO, Brian O’Shea in lieu of Cannes, with a cast list that appeared to be sizing up quite nicely with martial artist and stuntman Alain Moussi (X-Men: Days Of Future Past, Warcraft) set to make his acting debut. Lately however, the production has been hitting some bumps in the past several months, signified otherwise by the fact that the film was supposed to go into production in Thailand a few months ago. This week now, those bumps have turned into thumps, after losing martial arts action stars, actor Scott Adkins a few months ago, in addition to Tony Jaa […]

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Tony Jaa Drops Out Of Fung's KICKBOXER

Tony Jaa Drops Out Of Fung's KICKBOXER

It was approximately four months ago that international action star Tony Jaa was on deck to possibly star in Tai Chi 0 helmer Stephen Fung‘s forthcoming production of Kickboxer from Radar Pictures, a remake of the 1989 martial arts tournament thriller officially announced a year and a half ago. Since then, casting continued with some missteps along the way while boasting what appeared to be an otherwise promising slate of names joining actor, martial artist and stuntman Alain Moussi for his hopeful lead debut as a Fall 2014 shoot neared, and now with the year approaching its end, it appears the production has hit another bump. Jaa‘s manager, Mike Selby, has informed Film Combat Syndicate that the actor has officially withdrawn from the production, stating “The production changed schedule to a period where Jaa would not be available.”. Whatever the case may be, it looks like a pretty scary pattern […]

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Martin Campbell Is In Talks To Direct G.I. JOE 3

Martin Campbell Is In Talks To Direct G.I. JOE 3

Depending on how you may feel about the recent live-action renditions of Hasbro property, G.I. Joe, it’s probably about time we finally got another step closer to some news on the third film in the franchise. Over the course of the past few years, directing prospects went to Jon M. Chu who sat behind the camera for the 2013 sequel, G.I. Joe: Retaliation following helmer Stephen Sommers’s 2009 flick, G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra. Of course, that was before he moved back to doing movie musicals like the upcoming Jem And The Holograms and the recently announced Can’t Touch This, and so on that word, the latest filmmaker now being sought after is Green Lantern, Goldeneye and Casino Royale helmer Martin Campbell. Talks are reportedly early according to Schmoe’s Know via Screenrant, but if confirmed, Campbell will hopefully be the one to help tone down the storyline to a […]

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The New IMAX Trailer For FURIOUS 7 Boasts A Teeny Bit Of New Footage

The upcoming release of director James Wan‘s latest contribution to the Fast And Furious franchise, Furious 7, is easily one of the biggest films going into next year’s April 3 date. Celebrating the life and legacy of one of its principal lead performers, late actor Paul Walker, the film is setting up what will likely be a significant game-changer as it embraces a new story that will allow Walker‘s character, former cop-turned-outlaw Brian O’Connor, a more graceful parting of ways while the franchise continues onward with its multi-film finale now in development at Universal Pictures. That said, Furious 7 is already heating things up after a slick new teaser trailer was unveiled earlier this month showcasing what awaits fans after six films. Joining alongside Walker is lead actor Vin Diesel, reprising his role once again as criminal fugitive-turned-vigilante, Dominic Torretto as he and his unique team of road warriors must […]

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Meet The Royal Family Of Netflix's New Action Drama Series, MARCO POLO

Meet The Royal Family Of Netflix's New Action Drama Series, MARCO POLO

Series creator and executive producer John Fusco‘s latest epic action drama, Marco Polo, is gearing up for a December 12 premiere as the latest installation of Netflix’s line-up of original programming. The development and overall production of the series has already led to the prospects of further seasons to expand this newest story featuring actor Lorenzo Richelmy in the title role. As such, time will tell if this will happen, in which case, fans can expect more intrigue, as well as some new faces along the way. For now though, Netflix has unleashed its latest batch of character posters for its brand new series, with names listed accordingly to the characters in the following order: Benedict Wong as emperor Kublai Khan, Remy Hii as the emperor’s son, Jingim, Joan Chen as Empress Chabi – Khan’s strong-willed wife, Uli Latukefu as Byamba – the Emperor’s illegitimate son from a trist with […]

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THE BIG MATCH: Watch Lee Jeong-Jae Fight An Entire SWAT Team In A New Clip!

THE BIG MATCH: Watch Lee Jeong-Jae Fight An Entire SWAT Team In A New Clip!

For some still keeping up with the forthcoming release of director Choi Ho‘s South Korean action adventure thriller, The Big Match, filmgoers at home will be delighted to catch the film on November 27, 2014, advanced from its previous date in December. With that mind, the promotional campaign is still underway, and now we get a fresh clip from the new film, as well as a promotional character featurette with actor Lee Jeong-Jae and our key cast, each with their own posters you can view by CLICKING HERE if you missed them. The clip quickly gets things started with Lee in the role of Ik-Ho (or “Zombie”), an MMA prospect whose hopes are dashed when his surrogate brother is framed for murder and turns fugitive, forcing him under the watchful eye of a mysterious gamemaster as he becomes an unwitting pawn in a deadly city-wide game of survival. What ultimately […]

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CYBORG X: Watch The Trailer Starring Danny Trejo And Help Crowdfund Post-Production!

How obvious can an action film be when casting actor and cult genre fave Danny Trejo? Well, here to answer that question is writer, producer and director Kevin King, now on his way with a new crowdfunder to help complete post-production of his latest film, Cyborg X, and not for nothing either! The two previously worked on King’s action horror feature debut, Zombie Hunter, and have since reunited for Cyborg X with a cast that pits Trejo starring as none other than “Captan Machine Gun” (my gawd) and our actors as mankind’s last hope when a computer virus corrupts the system of a radical weapons manufacturer. Sounds sexy right? Well, with principal photography on the film fully complete, there’s a trailer now being hosted exclusively on the film’s Kickstarter page where you can learn more about the project and what you can earn in exchange for your generous donations. Think […]

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Is Summit Trying To Cast TOM CRUISE For HIGHLANDER?

Is Summit Trying To Cast TOM CRUISE For HIGHLANDER?

In 1986, you likely wouldn’t have guessed that director Russell Mulcahy’s fantasy swordplay actioner, Highlander, would live to see a cult following after earning low numbers upon its release. Fortunately however, it accomplished just that, with the addition of television shows and enough continual theatrical flops that would make one wonder just why these films were ever made. Needless to say, while the concept of immortals doing battle throughout time is still a wonderful concept to play with, it is also one that has drawn a huge fanbase. Well, as of 2008, Summit Entertainment has officially been forwarding those efforts to tap into that very base with a fresh remake of its own, a move which, at the very least, is taking quite some time. With Snow White And The Huntsman VFX supervisor and second unit director, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan set to make his directorial debut, casting is still underway with […]

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New ATTACK ON TITAN Character Pics Show A Geared-Up Cast Of Giant Hunters!

Making the rounds within Japanese media are new promotional images for director Higuchi Shinji‘s latest live-action fantasy epic, Attack On Titan, which is currently due for a two-part release beginning next summer courtesy of Toho Company. The film is based on the 2009 manga of the same name by author Isayama Hajime, which centers on a group of warriors led by Eren Jaeger, forged in his upbringing as part of mankind’s best hope against flesh eating giants. It’s been several months since word was last heard about the project following its official announcement back in December 2013, and while some opinions remain in purist upheaval over live-action adaptations of anything comic book or anime, there are reasons to be hopeful, especially if you are familiar with Higuchi‘s work. With that in mind, hopefully the new photos will add even more excitement and interest as we now get a full glimpse […]

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KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE Enlists Djimon Hounsou To Train The Once And Future King

KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE Enlists Djimon Hounsou To Train The Once And Future King

Actor Djimon Hounsou is currently on track to appear in the February 2015 family adventure flick, Seventh Son, after a long, controversial shift in ownership between studios. Aside from this, the film is but one role in a small handful he’ll be expected for between now and the next few years, which also lead to word from Variety that the actor is officially boarding Knights Of The Round Table with Guy Ritchie as director. Hounsou largely gets a lot of supporting and co-starring roles, even though his acting caliber certainly does him better justice. He’s a great actor, nonetheless and it will be interesting to see how he takes on the character for this, the first of a six-film venture from Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures in which he will portray a role similar to mystical wizard, Merlin, who trains the protagonist, Arthur Pendragon leading up to his days […]

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Keanu Reeves In Talks For Tarsem Singh Actioner, THE PANOPTICON

Keanu Reeves In Talks For Tarsem Singh Actioner, THE PANOPTICON

If you’re still buzzing over those awesome feels after seeing actor Keanu Reeves discriminately shoot bad guys in the face with a vengeance in his latest success story, John Wick, I don’t blame you. I thoroughly enjoyed that film myself when I saw it and it’s pleasing to know that he’s not stopping any time soon. That said, the deal for what may hopefully be his next project titled, The Panopticon, has not yet been solidified just yet according to a new report from the The Wrap. If confirmed however, he will be working with Immortals and The Cell helmer Tarsem Singh and producer Andrew Lazar, with a script by Craig Rosenberg which centers on a man forced in a race against time to prevent the apocalypse after he receives a mysterious package with a pre-reocrded warning from himself. Reeves is already set for a role in the current development […]

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Grillo: 'THE RAID Won't Be Made Unless Its Good Or Better Than The Original'

Grillo: 'THE RAID Won't Be Made Unless Its Good Or Better Than The Original'

While commercial expectations for director Patrick Hughes‘s latest feature film, The Expendables 3, fell short in the face of the millions of illegal downloads it suffered from, the film still bares the brunt of mixed and mostly critical opinions that exemplify just what happens when you take an R-rated property and water it down to try and include a broader audience. With that in mind, it was just at the top of the year when Hughes was officially attached to direct an American adaptation of an overseas cult hit that has already garnered a substantially grand audience in the last several years, and with the current state of consumer opinions on Hollywood remakes of foreign films for lack of original ideas, to say the least, discretion is key. Screen Gems is reinstituting the American standard of martial arts action with a remake of filmmaker Gareth Huw Evans’s his feature-length contained […]

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Chris Pratt To Star In COWBOY NINJA VIKING

Best known for his previous role in the hit TV series, Parks And Recreation, Wanted (2009) co-star Chris Pratt made a huge splash this summer with Marvel’s blockbuster surprise hit of the summer, Guardians Of The Galaxy. Well, things are about to get even better, now that the actor has since earned a favorable place among writers at GQ on their latest cover as Man Of The Year, in which case, hopefully it doesn’t get too crowded. The official word from Collider dictates Pratt’s latest attachment for the lead role in the upcoming graphic novel adaptation, Cowboy Ninja Viking, a 2009 publication from Image Comics via Shadowline. Created by writer A.J. Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo, the new film will center on Pratt in the role of Duncan, the product of a government program that transforms people with multiple personality disorders into highly trained agents known as “Triplets”, who is […]

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Watch The Latest Intense Trailer For Netflix Series Original, MARCO POLO

Watch The Latest Intense Trailer For Netflix Series Original, MARCO POLO

Actor Lorenzo Richelmy is a new face for the average television viewer, but he’s clearly proven himself to be a great pick for series creator and producer John Fusco in the title role of Netflix’s newest series, Marco Polo. The series is another foray into quality storytelling for mature audiences who have grown an affinity for original programming like that of The Tudors and Game Of Thrones, filled with a mix of intrigue, sex and danger at every turn. Here, that formula is set amidst 13th century China as the backdrop for our story as Polo begins his servitude at the behest of the court of Emperor Kublai Khan. And simply put, the rest is history… A teaser arrived a few months back highlighting the scope of the series, and now Netflix has since offered a new trailer that unveils just how it all begins. The series is also being […]

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The New Season Three Trailer For Cinemax Original Series, BANSHEE Is All About Beatings, Bullets And Blood

Cinemax is currently gearing up for next year’s of the hit TV crime series, Banshee, now on its way to a third season. Actor Antony Starr and actress Ivana Milicevic lead the way once more in a story that centers on the events surrounding Lucas Hood, an ex-con and master thief who still finds himself dealing with his past while assuming the identity of a murdered sheriff — this among all of the intertwining drama and relationships one endures while living in the troubled Amish Pennsylvania town. If you’ve been keeping up, you already know its a great series, with all the trimmings to make it worth your while for an hour at night. Brimming with drama, intensity and hard-hitting action, it’s a great thing to see Cinemax have such a rich original line-up next to shows like Strike Back which is now on its way to a fourth and […]

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Watch The UK Trailer For RUROUNI KENSHIN: KYOTO INFERNO

The word is out and the U.K. is readying itself for a dose of explosive samurai sword-clasing action with director Otomo Keishi‘s summer blockbuster success story, Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno. The film is the second of a trilogy as the first of a two part finale following the first film’s release back in 2012, and to much critical and commercial acclaim at that. Actor Satoh Takeru stars in the title role opposite actor Fujiwara Tatsuya, based on the work of manga author Nobuhiro Watsuki, in a tale that now sees Kenshin, a masterless samurai trying to live the quiet life while once vowing never to kill with his sword ever again, facing a newer threat to Japan in the form of the vicious Shishio Makoto and his squadron of anti-government mercs, the Juppongatana. The film was released in Japan back in August, followed by a multi-territorial rollout spanning throughout Asia, […]

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Help Joshua Caldwell Fund His Latest LGBT-Inclusive Action Thriller, ASSASSIN

Well how about this? It’s not everyday we get to see something versatile in storytelling and action, and I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a film in this genre that was LGBT inclusive in its characters. But here, Joshua Caldwell has been at it for about a month now with the hopes of crowdfunding his latest action thriller, Assassin. Writer and longtime film partner Travis Oberlander worked the script for the project now being hosted at crowdfunding site, Seed And Spark and it goes a little something like this: Jane, a mysterious woman staying in a remote cabin in the mountains, meets and falls for Ella, a local woman caught in an abusive relationship. As the two grow closer, we learn that Jane is a contract killer, hiding out after a job went wrong and a little girl was killed. Jane is waiting to meet up with her […]

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[UPDATED] Marvel Officially Releases Its PHASE 3 Calendar

Update (6:10 pm EST) – An incorrect version of the Marvel Phase 3 calendar was shared prior to its correct version now available in its place. Damn you H.Y.D.R.A.! It’s pretty clear that Walt Disney Co. and Marvel Studios have the upper hand with Warner Bros. still trailing with its DC Cinematic Universre. Last month’s epic conference at the El Capitan Theater was just what the fanbase needed in overseeing just exactly where all the Marvel movies were going after the first two phases, on top of continuing casting announcements with the confirmation of Get On Up star Chadwick Boseman for Black Panther and Rush co-star, actor Daniel Bruhl‘s casting for a villain role in next Spring’s production of Captain America: Civil War this week. So, more casting continues, and with the May 1, 2015 deadline set for Joss Whedon’s possible MCU bow out as director with Avengers: Age Of […]

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A New Threat Looms In The New Second Season Teaser For BLACK: THE SERIES

Filmmaker Frank T. Ziede had a stellar first run last year with season one of his independently-funded online action series, Black, starring 22-year veteran and former Navy SEAL, actor Mikal Vega (Transformers: Age Of Extinction, G.I. Joe: Retaliation) as the leader of a special-ops team created in response to a terrorist attack on American soil. Since then, the success of season one led to a season two greenlight with much more potential to present a story greater in depth, size and scale to up the ante, and thanks to another victorious fundraiser back in March, Ziede and his team plan to do just that. Of course, what this means is a threat greater than just a few rotten apples. That’s right. Our heroes will now be dealing with a horde of high-level mercenaries led by a criminal cyberterrorism organization aimed at targeting the world’s financial markets from within the U.S.. […]

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Bueno's New Short, YAKUZAMBIE Will Rip Your Arm Off And Take Your Watch!

Gun Caliber star and director, Garage Hero’s own Bueno has been hard at work lately with a new project stemming from his time at YouTube’s House Of Horrors in the last few months. That very project began showing signs of life a short while back with a teaser for Yakuzambie, throwing back to the glory days of grindhouse horror and stylish action with actress Seikiguchi Aimi and actor Kimura Keisaku leading the way. This week, that concept has since arrived in the form of a five minute trailer now available online. Sure, it’s only a shortfilm trailer, but it’s fun as hell to watch, chock-full of sexual innuendo and host an amalgam of dazzling buckets of body parts, gore and stylish action – sexy kunoichi attacks and mafia kicks aiming straight toward the niche it was meant for…as well as your face. So, no. You won’t be disappointed. Just entertained […]

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