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Immerse Yourself Further Into Khan's World In A New MARCO POLO Season Two Featurette

Season two of the hit Netflix series, Marco Polo, has some pretty high expectations, specifically for action star and actress Michelle Yeoh since briefly co-starring with Tom Wu in the half-hour spin-off, One Hundred Eyes. Thankfully we get plenty of teaser shots of her further in the second half of the latest featurette for the show now online. Season one of Marco Polo kicked off back in 2014 with the story of our title character played by Lorenzo Richelmy, alongside Benedict Wong in the role of 13th century emperor Kublai Khan. The show delves in a vast array of deadly plot twists ensuing danger, sexual intrigue and tumult of warlord politics, ultimately coming full circle with one of the best key action sequences of the season thusfar. Needless to say, if you haven’t caught up with the show by now, yo will have a lot of work to do from […]

Netflix Announces MARCO POLO Season 2 Premiere Date

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It’s only a matter of time now before fans of the hit Netflix series, Marco Polo, make their epic return to 13th century Asia following the explosive and tumultuous first season in 2014. Actor Lorenzo Richelmy led the way in the title role opposite actor Benedict Wong’s commanding performance as emperor Kublai Khan in a story rife with danger, intrigue and war politics that would ultimately map out with one of the best action-packed finales ever seen on screen. Following that, even actor and series co-star Tom Wu became one of the show’s fan favorites with a one-shot spin-off of his own that guest cameoed actress action star Michelle Yeoh who herself will seuge into series regularity here as well. How it that will be will remain a mystery, but Netflix is finally starting to pull back the veil on the show’s promotional campaign with the newly announced July 1, […]

Get A First Look At Tom Wu In A New MARCO POLO: ONE HUNDRED EYES Promo

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Netflix is officially releasing a first look at actor Tom Wu in the upcoming original series program, Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes. For the unknowing, your best solution is to look up the first season of Marco Polo which aired exclusively on Netflix a little over a year ago with Wu in the role of the warrior monk imprisoned in the employ of Kublai Khan’s court. The show’s central focus alone on lead actor Lorenzo Richelmy’s portrayal notwithstanding, the series is laden with layered characters and depth that has otherwise earned Wu his own spotlight. Here and now back in the title role, the show will aim its focus on the origins and events that led to what we now see in season one; It’s fair to say considering who we’re dealing with, expect to see more kung fu badassery in the mix no matter what. Marco Polo: One Hundred […]

MARCO POLO Wraps Filming For Season 2!

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I’ve only recently taken notice of the first few episodes of the Netflix original series, Marco Polo starring Lorenzo Richelmy. Granted many of you already have, otherwise Netflix probably wouldn’t have ordered an upcoming special central to co-star Tom Wu’s character later this month, much less a second season as they did back in January. As such, creator John Fusco’s tale of Marco Polo’s journey continues once more with word that season two has officially wrapped for 10 all-new episodes of next year. The Netflix original series pits Richelmy at the very whim of Kublai Khan amid a world of greed, treachery, lust, intrigue and danger in every dark and salacious corner of Khan’s 13th century world. That’s a wrap! #marcopolo Season 2. 10 new hours coming in the new year @MarcoPoloMP @netflix pic.twitter.com/7DEp9ryfCG — John Fusco (@JohnFusco12) December 9, 2015 Fun times! My weekend is ready. Marco Polo: One […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

Check Out The Official Poster Art For Netflix's MARCO POLO

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Netflix’s latest embarkment with the new series drama, Marco Polo, will get its day exactly one month from today, and thankfully, a trailer premiered just last month to share an awe-inspiring glimpse into the potent, compelling and dangerous world shaping our title character’s story. That said, we now finally have some official artwork to share ahead of its premiere, featuring lead actor Lorenzo Richelmy front and center. Check it out below! In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, “Marco Polo” is based on the famed explorer’s adventures in Kublai Khan’s court in 13th century China. Created by John Fusco (The Forbidden Kingdom, Kung Fu Panda, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend), the series is also being produced by The Weinstein Company co-chairman Harvey Weinstein and Game Of Thrones series director Dan Minahan, in addition to Pirates Of The Carribean 5 helmers Joachim Ronning and Espen […]

Amr Waked On Netflix's MARCO POLO: "Lots Of Action, Sex, Politics & Nudity!"

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The December 12, 2014 premiere date for Netflix’s SVOD series, Marco Polo grows ever near, and the latest trailer premiered this week, granting a first glimpse of what fans can expect. The series itself took a few years to move forward following its initial embarkment on Starz before switching gears onto subscription video with John Fusco (The Forbidden Kingdom, Kung Fu Panda, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend) on board as series creator and producer. Leading the way is Italian actor Lorenzo Richelmy who will play the title role for the series whose story is based on the famed explorer’s adventures set in Kublai Khan’s court in 13th century China – a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry; Indeed, the Netflix-exclusive series has been selling itself on how far it will push the envelope for its 18+ audience, similar to that of other popular cable shows […]

Check Out Five New Stills From Upcoming Netflix Series, MARCO POLO

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Following its production in Malaysia, Venice and Kazakhstan, The Toronto Sun debut a handful of five new official promo photos for the forthcoming Netflix series premiere, Marco Polo. Actor Lorenzo Richelmy stars in the title role, as the famed 13th Century sailor on his journey from Venice to China. The series comes from executive producer and creator, John Fusco, whose vision for the series is best described as a story filled with “sexual intrigue, political manoeuvring and father-son drama”, infused with martial arts action. Fusco spoke to The Toronto Sun in a recent interview with Sean Fitzgerald, where, among other things, desrcibed the genesis of the series. “On that trail, while we were all talking about the history of the Khan Empire, every now and then Marco Polo’s name would come up…” said Fusco. “And as I was on horseback, riding across, you have those long hours of riding across […]

Jet Li Joins Alibaba Pictures Group As Board Director

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I know it sounds pretty mundane to address things happening for actors as “big things” since big things already happen for folks who step into the limelight in film. It comes with the territory, especially if your name is Jet Li and your career spans worldwide in several areas, film and television, as well as philanthropy. But without a doubt, Li seems to be elevating a little more as of late, due in part to his business relationship and longstanding friendship with fellow Buddhist and Tai Chi practioner, Jack Ma, billionaire owner of e-commerce company, Alibaba Group Holdings. Following Alibaba’s acquisition of multimedia film and TV production company, ChinaVision Media Group Ltd. back in March for $804 million dollars, both companies are making it official this month with ChinaVision set to change its name to Alibaba Pictures Group, with Li joining the latter as an independent board director. The move […]

Netflix Series MARCO POLO Filming Is Underway

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Offering another reason why anyone should have access to Netflix is the brand new nine-episode action adventure series, Marco Polo, which has already begun principal photography set for Venice, Kazakhstan and Malaysia before airing later this year. The news comes following its initial announcement for Starz in 2012 from creator and executive producer John Fusco, prior to its subsequent move to Netflix, in addition to news of an unrelated film currently in development over at Warner Bros. Leading the way is Italian actor Lorenzo Richelmy (pictured left) who will play the title role, with actress Zhu Zhu, and actors Benedict Wong, Tom Wu, Remy Hii and Rick Yune rounding out the principle cast. The series is also being produced by The Weinstein Company co-chairman Harvey Weinstein and Game Of Thrones series director Dan Minahan, in addition to Pirates Of The Carribean 5 helmers Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg who are directing […]