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WIRO SABLENG: A New Legend Is Born In The International Trailer For The New Martial Arts Fantasy Adaptation

Instantly, Friday’s campaign kick-off with the official teaser trailer for Angga D. Sasongko’s latest, Wiro Sableng, delivered hard and heavy courtesy of a certain merc-with-a-mouth. It’s certainly an inviting feat apart from what we now get with an official international teaser trailer for the masses abroad as starring actor Vino G. Bastian readies to hit screens this August from 20th Century Fox and Lifelike Pictures. Taken from the pages of the long celebrated action adventure novel saga from Bastian’s father, author Bastian Tito, the story itself is set in the 16th century and centered on the axe-wielding hero of legend who accrues a number of skills on his adventures. Folks familiar with the IP or the language might be a lot more keen on what sorts of story gems the teaser trailer hints at but the footage itself hints and something pretty spectacular. And even better: seeing Yayan Ruhian in […]

WIRO SABLENG Cast Strikes A Pose In A Trio Of Character Posters

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The countdown begins as we approach a September release of Angga D. Sasongko’s latest, Wiro Sableng, taken from the pages of the long celebrated action adventure novel saga from author Bastian Tito whose son, actor Vino G. Bastian, now stakes his claim in the title role. The story itself is set in the 16th century and centured on an axe-wielding hero of legend who accrues a number of skills on his adventures. Plot details are unclear as to which areas of the novels are the film’s focus, but we’ve since garnered a teaser as of December and in kind, our first volley of poster art is now making the rounds from Lifelike Pictures and 20th Century Fox. Bastian leads the trio of ink below in addition to actress Sherina Munaf and actor Fariz Alfarazi. Rounding out the cast are Marsha Timothy, Lukman Sardi, Rifnu Wikana, Dwi Sasono, Marcella Zalianty, Marcell […]

Indonesian Martial Arts Novel Adaptation WIRO SABLENG Takes A Swing Online In A First Look Teaser

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The days and weeks since launching our Five-A-Day countdown have proven fruitful a time or several with various bits of teaser and trailer footage emerging for some titles arriving next year. Thus, expect to hear more ahead of Angga D. Sasongko’s latest, Wiro Sableng, taken from the pages of the long celebrated action adventure novel saga from author Bastian Tito whose son, actor Vino G. Bastian, now stakes his claim in the title role. The story itself is set in the 16th century and centured on an axe-wielding hero of legend who accrues a number of skills on his adventures. Plot details are unclear as to which areas of the novels are the film’s focus, although the kind folks at Lifelike Pictures and 20th Century Fox have finally begun making their case with an impressive first look teaser sampling Bastian in full heroic form with a taste of the action […]

WIRO SABLENG 212 Sees Cast Additions And First BTS Look

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As we speak, filming is already underway for Angga D. Sasongko’s latest directorial outing, Wiro Sableng 212 following its announcement back in February. Actor Vino G. Bastian is starring in the title role inspired by the 185-part series of martial arts novels from Bastian’s father, author Bastian Tito, which also spawned a television series. Plot details are scant while it is known that the story is set in 16th century Indonesia, centered on the numerically-marked, multi-gifted ax-wielding hero of legend, Wiro Sableng, who accumulates a number of striking abilities in his adventures. Official casting updates were made last week addition to actresses Sherina Munaf and Marsha Timothy, and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, The Raid 2, Beyond Skyline) choreographing the cinematic fight fare with Jackie Chan stunt team vet Chan Man Ching, serving as action director. The film marks the first Indonesian endeavor for Fox International Pictures in its partnership with Lifelike […]

Fox International, Lifelike Pictures Partner For Indonesian Martial Arts Adaptation, 212 WARRIOR

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Photo: ‘212 Warrior’ Press Conference (via Twitter) You’ll be hearing a little bit from 20th Century Fox this month, so keep them in mind for a few updates in cinema, the first of which brings us to their local-language film production shingle Fox International Productions. Reports are now circulating that the company is currently partnering with Lifelike Pictures to develop its first feature film in Indonesia titled 212 Warrior, inspired by the 185-part series of martial arts novels from author Bastian Tito. The move marks the latest step for Fox International after its involvement on Korean productions such Na Hong-jin’s critically acclaimed sophomore action hit, The Yellow Sea, and his suspensful 2016 follow-up, The Wailing. Acclaimed director Angga D Sasongko, best known for Indonesian dramas, Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku (2013) and Surat Dari Praha (2016), has been tapped to direct the film starring Tito’s son, actor Vino G. Bastian, […]