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Stepchenko’s VIY 2: MYSTERY OF THE DRAGON’S SEAL Sees Chan And Schwarzenegger Square Off In The Official Trailer

For writer and director Oleg Stepchenko, the respective journeys toward completing 2014 fantasy epic, Viy, and its upcoming sequel, have both been arduous to say the least. Gladly having climbed over the hill now with the first film reigning in box office success, Stepchenko and the folks at Nashe Kino are looking to repeat their fruition for Russia/China co-production, Viy 2: Mystery Of The Dragon Seal heading to theaters this August.

The Russian Czar Peter the Great commissions Jonathan Green, an English traveller, to map the Far East territories of the Russian Empire. Green sets off on yet another long journey, full of unbelievable adventures, which eventually leads him to China. On his way, the famous cartographer makes breath-taking discoveries, meets mysterious creatures, Chinese princesses, deadly masters of oriental martial arts, and even Lun Van, the King of Dragons, himself. What could be more perilous than looking into the eyes of Viy? Only meeting him again… What will prevail this time — the unflinching scepticism of the scientist or ancient black magic, which has already gained influence over the Far East Lands?

Currently the second of a trilogy to be completed by next year, Stepchenko penned the script with scribes Dmitry Paltsev and Alexey Petrukhin for the return of actor Jason Flemyng back for the role of journeying cartographer Jonathan Green. The official trailer finally arrived as well and further teases an extra bit of fan service with a little fight scenery between action stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan (Around The World In 80 Days) who also serve as producers.

Rounding out the cast are Rutger Hauer and returning co-star Charles Dance, with Yuri Kolokolnikov, Vilen Babichev, Mikhail Mukhin, Xingtong Yao, Alexey Ogurtsov, Anna Churina, Pavel Volya. Watch the brand new trailer below!

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Teasers For Oleg Stepchenko’s THE JOURNEY TO CHINA Boasts Sweeping Visuals And Big Scale Action And Adventure

There’s not a whole lot of consistency here with the current campaign for Oleg Stepchenko’s new epic, The Journey To China. The film is, however, slated for a local release from NBC Universal Russia while its biggest appeal come courtesy of its prominent editions, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan, along with the promise of grandiose signature martial arts action as teased in previous videos.

Apart from this, it’s actor Jason Flemyng’s stage here reprising his role from the 2014 film, Viy which, in also being helmed by Stepchenko, underwent its own evolution hampered by a number of issues. Flemyng returns to the role of cartographer Jonathan Green as he’s commissioned by the Czar to go on another adventure – one that ultimately lands him in China where he’ll crosspaths with Asian princesses, mystical creatures, skilled warriors and a Dragon King for good measure.

I’m sure Chan and Schwarzenegger, and Rutger Hauer will fit in somewhere in all this amid the Russian and Asian cast and we’ll learn how in due time. Meanwhile, a new teaser trailer has seemed to emerge online and until further notice, you can view it below. I’m also sharing an international teaser just beneath from last year which looks plenty crisp and worthwhile. Oh, and something about a mask…maybe? Idunno.

Check out both below!

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