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Watch An Extended TV Spot And Featurette For THOR: THE DARK WORLD

The latest debut of the first episode for ABC’s new sci-fi comic book action series spinoff, Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. gave its 12.2 million viewers a brand new look at an extended TV spot in promotion of the upcoming film, Thor: The Dark World, from upcoming Terminator 5 helmer Alan Taylor. The promo has some new footage, in addition to some extra attention gained for the film by way of new posters and a new featurette that was also released this week featuring lead actor Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Hiddleston, both reprising their roles previously seen in Thor and Marvel’s The Avengers. The film also lends itself to the credit of recent news that S.H.I.E.L.D. executive producer and Avengers 1 & 2 director Joss Whedon briefly came on board to rewrite some of the scenes, which should otherwise add a little extra to a film already carried by a faithful […]

Hong Kong Gets A New Trailer For TOM YUM GOONG 2

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Tom Yum Goong 2 is still going strong this week with a newly subtitled version of the original trailer for the November Hong Kong release from EDKO Films. The film is expected to release in 3D with international action star Tony Jaa, and comedic actor Petchai Wongkamlao reprising their roles from the first film. Joining the high energy cast are RZA, along with Jija Yanin, Dan Chupong, Ratha Phongarm and Marresse Crump, with visionary work from action director Panna Rittikrai and helmer Prachya Pinkaew. The film is one of two Thai productions starring Jaa that will roll into the dynamic martial arts star’s action cinema crossover into Hollywood for an upcoming role in director James Wan’s Fast And Furious 7. SYNOPSIS: Kham (Tony Jaa) has become the suspect in the murder of Suchart- the influential owner of an elephant camp, who was killed by three punches to the dead spots […]

YouTube Stars Join Machinima In Celebrating The Release Of MORTAL KOMBAT LEGACY 2

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This week is chock-full of Mortal Kombat gems in light of the latest premiere of Mortal Kombat Legacy: Season 2. With the latest team effort from EMC Monkeys having released their own promotional piece for the series, several other directors also joined the fray, including Mike Dahlquist, Caine Sinclair and David Moore. For the first, Dahlquist (a.k.a. Mike Diva) brings EMC Monkey team members Johnny Yang and Tony Sre in a classic duel to the bloody finish as Scorpion and Noob Saibot. Unlike Yang’s previously clip as Raiden, this one brings fatalities, all the more reason to watch and enjoy. The next video features exquisite work from the team members of Sub Over Hype, with Kristina Baskett, James Hutchison and Solomon Brende starring as classic characters Kitana, Sub-Zero and Scorpion. The choreography is very good with tasteful performances from the cast, including Baskett who, aside from MKL2‘s Samantha Jo, […]

The EMC Monkeys Spoof Classic Characters In MONKEY KOMBAT

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“Long time MK rivals do battle, EMC style!” On the day of Machinima’s debut of director Kevin Tancharoen’s Mortal Kombat Legacy: Season 2, the EMC Monkeys are presenting their latest project, effectively titled Monkey Kombat. Directed by EMC member Paolo Ongkeko, the project was the result of creative efforts by the team back in March after being sought by Machinima to make a Mortal Kombat video to ramp up promotion for the series. Monkey Kombat features EMC’s own Johnny Yang and Xin Sarith Wuku in their respective roles as the God Of Thunder, Raiden, and the Outworld emperor’s demon sorceror, Shang Tsung, performing classic moves paying homage to the game, from costumes and special moves, to the X-Ray gags, and a classic finishing move that adds to the usual unique touch the Monkeys leave for each of their projects and the fans who love them. Take a look, and […]

The Action Heats Up In The Kitchen In A New Clip From SPECIAL ID

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Starlit Film Group is letting you have your first taste of the goods with a new clip a month away from the upcoming release of director Clarence Fok’s Special ID. The clip features close quarters combat with lead action star Donnie Yen taking on a small army of thugs in a cramped kitchen, which leaks out onto the streets of Hong Kong involving bodies out of windows, and intricately coordinated car crashes courtesy of stunt coordinator Bruce Law. The film is already a highly anticipated hit considering its been almost two years since production began, and close to a year since it was supposed to be released were it not for some unfortunate legal matters along the way. Thankfully now, the film is headed for domestic release on October 18, 2013, with other releases pending. The film is currently awaiting release details from North American distribution company Well Go USA. […]

Watch MORTAL KOMBAT LEGACY: SEASON 2 Right Now On Machinima

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The first official episode of Mortal Kombat Legacy: Season 2 kicked off at approximately 12pm EST/ 9am PST on the Machinima YouTube Channel. You can also catch back to back episodes thereafter. Mortal Kombat Legacy: Season 2 is directed by Kevin Tancharoen and stars Harry Shum Jr., Casper Van Dien, David Lee McInnis, Brian Tee, Mark Dacascos, Michelle Lee, Kim Do, Eric D. Steinberg, Dan Southworth and Eric Jacobus, with returning cast members Ian Anthony Dale and Samantha Jo, and the addition of actor Cary Tagawa reprising his role in the class 1995 movie. The series is based on the highly successful video game franchise, co-created by Ed Boon, developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The series is written by Josh Baizer and Marshall Johnson, and also produced by Lance Sloane for Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.

THE HUNGER GAMES 2: CATCHING FIRE Soundtrack To Be Released Next Month

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Hot off the news of a new international trailer and new banners and photos, in addition to extra casting news for The Hunger Games 3: Mockingjay, ComingSoon.net has new information prior to the upcoming release of The Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire that music lovers, and Christina Aguilera fans in particular will appreciate. Check out the press release below. Lionsgate and Republic Records today announced a powerful, star-studded lineup for the soundtrack to the motion picture The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, mixing established music icons including seven-time Grammy® winning band Coldplay, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith, and Grammy Award winning Christina Aguilera , along with some of the hottest Billboard chart topping newcomers in the music business. Also top-lining this exceptionally talent-rich collection are The Lumineers, whose self-titled debut album achieved platinum sales status in the US, Canada (3x), UK, Ireland and Australia and Gold in Germany […]

It's All-Action In The New Promo For THE WRATH OF VAJRA

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An illustrious new action montage is now available on MTime promoting the newly theatrically released period fantasy action adventure, The Wrath Of Vajra. The footage is all new and shows actor Shi Yanneng (a.k.a. Xing Yu) in his first lead role taking on three of the film’s big bosses played by the towering Jiang Baocheng, actor and b-boy Nam “Poppin” Hyun-Joon, and actor Steve Yoo, featuring high energy action choreography by stunt coordinator Peng Zhang. I fail to think any kind of description is necessary at this point. The fighting looks naturally brilliant and badass, and highlights the end-all-be-all reason why anyone should go and see this movie when it is released beyond borders, if not as a precursor to director Law Wing-Cheong‘s next release, Iceman 3D. So on that note, you already know what to do. The film also stars Zhang Yamei, Tony Liu, Hiroyuki Ikeguchi and international action […]

VIKINGDOM Director Sets The Record Straight Addressing Fact And Fiction In Media And Film

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Director Yusry Abd Halim took to YouTube on Thursday to issue public statements in light of the upcoming release of his latest film, Vikingdom. In the video, Halim takes a detailed and comprehensive approach to criticisms and concerns regarding the new film, a Malaysian production written by James Coyne and starring Dominick Purcell, Craig Fairbass, Natassia Malthe, Jon Foo and Conan Stevens, which has already been picked up by Universal Pictures for a multi-territorial release. With historical and religious issues in mind, Halim points out several quotes from interviews he’s done with many news outlets, largely addressing of the lies, twisted facts and misunderstandings about the film pushed in the Malay press. Toward the end of the video, Halim also explains the obvious difference between his film, and the film to which his own was compared by one of his crtics, The Innocence Of Muslims, an anti-Muslim video which sparked […]

A Reluctant Soldier Leads The Fight Against An Alien Invasion In The New Shortfilm, KILL SHELTER

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Film writer and producer Viet Huynh took to YouTube this week to finally release his latest project, a contained sci-fi action horror thriller, Kill Shelter. Directed, edited and co-written by Paul Nicoletos, the shortfilm stars actor Billy Bussey and young actress Charlotte White in a story that takes place in an apocalyptic future where Earth is taken over by aliens and mankind is chained and prisoned liked animals until they are exterminated. Shot on location at the abandoned Linda Vista Community Hospital in Los Angeles, California in 2011, Kill Shelter was originally intended as a pitch to possible backers for hopeful feature film. The shortfilm eventually made its way to the film festival circuit, garnering several nominations, including three awards at this summer’s Action On Film festival. The film lasts about 14 minutes featuring excellent performances from the cast and crew, including lead actor Bussey who also does his own […]

One Woman Faces An Army Of Darkness In The New Inspired Digital Series, AVA SNOW BATTLES DEATH

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Lending itself to the eclectic blend of quirky dialogue and awkward humor with intriguing science fiction, fantasy and action is the latest promotional footage for the inspired upcoming webseries, Ava Snow Battles Death. The series is the latest project from independent filmmaker Zack Drisko and actress Arielle Davidsohn were driven to create a romantic, whimsical, action-packed series about a knive-wielding badass chick forced to confront a mysterious evil when a demonic spirit possesses her boyfriend. Based on the footage now available through their official website, the series shares familiar territory with feature cult hits like Buffy: The Vampire Slayer and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, which is something that Drisko and I both discovered having in common when speaking to each other on Wednesday. In our discussion, I also got to learn a little more about what inspired the universe surrounding the Ava Snow character, particularly on the subject on […]

A Tiger Rises From His Cave In The New Trailer For THE TIGER MASK

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After releasing a teaser earlier this past summer, new trailer recently made its way online for the upcoming live action masked wrestling thriller, The Tiger Mask, just over a month away from its world premiere at the American Film Market on November 1, 2013. The film is a live action adaptation of the classic manga and anime of the late 1960’s and early 70’s, and the subsequent early 1980’s, from creators, writer Ikki Kajiwara and artist Naoki Tsuji, with shortfilm veteran Ken Ochiai making his directorial debut. Based on a screenplay also penned by Ochiai along with Hidehiro Ito, Itaru Era and Micael. W. Schock, The Tiger Mask is already making its way through the 2013 film festival circuit, having had its international premiere the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in July, followed by its North American Premiere in August at the Fantasia International Film Festival. The movie stars Eiji […]

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NEED FOR SPEED Rolls Into Theaters In 2014! Watch The Trailer

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On Wednesday, the brand new trailer for Need For Speed made its way online. The new trailer comes three months following a press release announcing a new partnership between DreamWorks, Electronic Arts and Ford Motor Company for the big screen adaptation based on based on the popular series of racing video games dating back to 1994, with a new game slated for release this November. Need For Speed will release on March 14, 2014 and stars Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi, Michael Keaton and Dakota Johnson. The film was written by George and John Gatins, and is directed by Act Of Valor co-helmer Scott Waugh. CLICK HERE for behind the scenes footage. SYNOPSIS: Based on the most successful racing video game franchise ever with over 140 million copies sold, DreamWorks Pictures’ “Need for Speed” captures the thrills of the game […]

Revenge Is A Dish Best Served In Time In The New Trailer For DAYS OF WRATH

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Making its Korean theatrical release next month is director Shin Dong-Yeob‘s latest film, which pretty much takes everything Phil Joanou did for Three O’Clock High and sets it 15 years later with an epic, grittier, grimmer toned feature thriller well-suited for fans of Korean cinema. Formerly titled The Punisher, Days Of Wrath sees actor Joo Sang-wook as a vengeful man unable to let go of the tragedy and victimhood of his high school past, brought on by his former bully who has since moved on to a more transient and fruitful life despite his forgotten evil ways. The film also stars Yang Dong-geun and Lee Tae-im, along with Jang Tae-seong, Kang Dae-hyeon and Kim Kwon and is set for domestic release on October 31, 2013. SYNOPSIS: Back in his high school days, Joon-Seok (Joo Sang-Wook) was bullied by Chang-Sik (Yang Dong-Geun). Because of this, Joon-Seok’s high school days were like […]

An Unlikely Assassin Puts Family First In The New Trailer For THE ALUMNI

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The latest trailer is now online from the upcoming Korean assassin thriller, The Alumni, from director Park Hong-Soo. Based on a script by Kim Soo-Young that centers on the historical consequences suffered by third generation Koreans, the film focuses on the story of young man who moves south and is forced to live the life of an assassin killing North Korean spies to save his sister after his father dies. Production on the film saw a few significant hurdles between June of 2012 and January 2013, largely highlit by Typhoon Bolaven (reportedly the biggest storm to hit the Korean penninsula in a decade) in addition to the departure of the film’s original director, Park Shin-Woo, due to creative differences. The film has since completed production and now slated for a November domestic release. Internationally titled Commitment, The Alumni stars Korean hip hop artist and Big Bang frontman Choi Seung-Hyun (a.k.a. […]

Syndicate Shoutout: MANEL SOLER

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Out with a new reel this week is actor, martial arts performer and stuntman, 32 year old Manel Soler from Barcelona, Spain. A first-dan back belt in Hapkido and TaeKwonDo with a specialty in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts, Soler has been an aspiring martial artist since the age of 11. For ten years of his life, Soler‘s training eventually led him in the company of some very imporatant people, working various types of jobs protecting people, from bouncer to personal bodyguard, until one day he decided it was no longer for him. Eventually, he sold his car and flew to Thailand to pursue a career in competitive fighting, where his career would have remained lucrative until a near-deadly incident with a greedy, machete-wielding cab driver nearly took his life in 2009. And although Soler prevailed, his injuries cost him his fighting career. As time passed with […]

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Eleven Arts Announces Limited U.S. & Canada Dates For SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO

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The official website for Eleven Arts is announcing via press release that the intergalactic space thriller, Space Battleship Yamato is officially making its way to theaters in North America and Canada in the next few months. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the film initially released in Japan theaters on December 1, 2010, based on the classic 1974 manga and anime from author and creator Leiji Matsumoto, and animator, the late Noboru Ishiguro. Space Battleship Yamato was adapted for the screen by Shimako Sato and stars Takuya Kimura, Meisa Kuroki, Toshiro Yanagiba, Naoto Ogata, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Maiko, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Reiko Takashima, Isao Hashizume, Toshihiko Nishida and Tsutomu Yamazaki. The film is set for limited releases begining October 19, 2013 in Los Angeles/San Francisco, California and Honolulu, Hawaii, followed by select theaters in Canada on November 11. SYNOPSIS: The story is set in the year 2199. The Gamilas, a mysterious alien enemy, has […]

[UPDATED] Andy Lau Is On The Hunt In New Promotional Posters For Cop Thriller FIRESTORM

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New promotional images are out for Rob-B-Hood scribe, director Alan Yuen‘s upcoming action thriller, Firestorm. The images so far include 2 new posters and a banner featuring lead actor Andy Lau (Switch, Blind Detective), who is said to be producing with EDKO Films head Bill Kong, who is also overseeing the production of Roy Chow’s Wong Fei Hung flick, Rise Of A Legend. According to further reports from Jayne Stars, Firestorm will have all the trimmings of an electrifying action thriller showcasing Lau as a cop who conditionally employs his childhood friend and ex-convict to infiltrate the elusive ringleader of a notorious criminal gang. The film is reportedly set to release by 2014, with Hu Jun, Gordon Lam and Yao Chen also starring. Stay tuned for more updates. UPDATE: Watch the new trailer below

New Character Banner For Mortal Kombat Legacy 2 + Movie Details

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Just two days away from the airing of Mortal Kombat Legacy 2, the official Machinima Facebook page has unveiled its newest character banner, featuring two of its main characters in costume, Mark Dacascos as devout warrior monk Kung Lao, and Brian Tee in a unique portrayal of the classic character Liu Kang. The series comes two years after the success of Mortal Kombat Legacy, with nine episodes that followed the viral success of a leaked 7 minute short film/trailer pitch from director Kevin Tancharoen who eventually got the attention of Warner Bros. prior to choosing him as the helmer of both online seasons and the currently developing film rebooting the 1995 and 1997 installments. Tancharoen recently went on record in a brief interview with ComingSoon.net to state the current progress with the Mortal Kombat movie regarding the script, telling the public “We’re still pushing through on that. The script is […]

The Zombie Apocalypse Is Abound In New Webseries Trailer For HIDDEN PEAKS

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Just in time for Halloween, the creative minds behind the early 2013 indie action Girls With Guns martial arts comedy short, Hit Girls have switched gears with their new digital sci-fi action horror webseries, Hidden Peaks. The new webseries began production in early 2012 from a story and screenplay from lead actor Laurent Boiteux who takes you in a world flooded in deapair, where the guns are big, but the screams get bigger, and only a handful of armed survivors must solve the mystery behind this new age of darkness, if they can stay alive long enough. The official first teaser aired on the Fideo Films YouTube channel in November of last year, then joined earlier this year by a two behind the scenes featurettes in March and April with the cast and crew, including cinematographer/producer, Justin Gong. A second trailer was posted online this week, which you can view […]