Big Bad III: Happy Anniversary, KILL ZONE 2!
Soi Cheang’s sequel to Wilson Yip’s 2005 Donnie Yen starrer celebrated its tenth birthday at the Big Bad Film Fest on Sunday evening.
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THE OLD WAY: Bullets, Blades, Blood, And Max Zhang In The Official Trailer!
iQIYI subscribers will have a full weekend ahead if they’ve been pining for more Max Zhang. The actor’s latest, The Old Way, will hit the Asian streamer this Saturday and now has an official trailer to sample the thrills before then. Peng Yinan, who appears to be a mercenary but is really chivalrous, relies on his skills to survive in the chaotic martial world. During a pirate raid, he bravely lends a helping hand and become acquainted with the woman Zhuang Yue. Zhuang Yue is determined to improve the current plight of her hometown, which is being oppressed by bandits all year round. Under Zhuang Yue’s persuasion, Peng Yinan decides to enter the village to investigate. Unexpectedly, as soon as the trio arrive at the village, a greater crisis has quietly approached, and all lives are hanging by a thread. Should Peng Yinan choose to withdraw and leave or face […]
KUNG FU DEADLY: Steven He Stars In The New Martial Arts Comedy Now Filming In Ireland
Fergal Costello is directing the film about two pest controllers and a Taoist hunter battling a zombie menace.
THE WILD BLADE OF STRANGERS Trailer Sees Max Zhang Back In Action
Releasing in time for the Spring holidays ahead is The Wild Blade Of Strangers, from iQIYI Distribution. A March 2 release is in order for the latest sword, swining period thriller that brings actor Max Zhang back to the screen. During the chaotic period towards the end of the Tang Dynasty, the Prince of Liang usurped power and secretly eliminated the heir to the throne. Tian Anye, a humble charcoal seller, unintentionally gets entangled in this conspiracy. In a series of intense battles where allies and enemies become blurred, the secrets hidden within Tian Anye and the truth behind the sacrifice of the people in Liang City are unveiled. In the end, Tian Anye fights against the imperial soldiers, saving a mother and child and escaping from the city of Chang’an. Li Wei directs Zhang and a cast that also lists Xia Meng, Gang Le and Jiang Luxia. Take a […]
Max Zhang Rides With The WOLF PACK In The Official U.S. Trailer
Every day is a good day when a Max Zhang action thriller makes headlines. This time, we get one for a trailer for Wolf Pack marking Zhang’s return to the brand once more after the enormous hit that was Master Z: Ip Man Legacy and explosive crime thriller, The Brink. While seeking answers about his father’s suspicious death, a tactically trained physician infiltrates a mercenary group and soon uncovers a dangerous international conspiracy that could threaten the lives of millions of civilians. Considering the film’s previous title was “Career As A Mercenary,” the premise above definitely coheses things a little more. Michael Chiang directs the film joining Zhang with Cold War and Cold War 2 co-star Aarif Lee and Undercover vs. Undercover and God Of War co-star Jiang Luxia for the film’s theatrical release on September 30.
WOLF PACK: Max Zhang Strikes Back In The Latest Trailers For The New Counterterrorism Action Thriller
Now screening in 43 cities in China is director Jiang Cong’s Wolf Pack, starring none other than Max Zhang, Aarif Lee and Jiang Luxia among the team of heroes in the new actioner. Cong directs from his own script, a story that centers on a team of counterterrorists now tasked with infiltrating a team of mercs targeting the nation’s energy pipeline. The most recent trailers launched a couple of weeks ago, and in case you missed it like we did, you can view it above. The film is currently slated to release in China nationwide this Friday in time for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Peep the trailers below along with some cool key art below.
Max Zhang’s WOLF PACK Is On The Prowl In The New Teaser
The first official teaser footage for Michael Chiang’s Wolf Pack is online ahead of its September 9 theatrical release. The film’s arrival comes just in time for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival premiere, which runs from September 10 through 12. Wolf Pack stars Max Zhang as the leader of an elite team charged with protecting China’s energy lifeline from a terrorist attack. The film also stars Aarif Lee and Jiang Luxia among others.
KOWLOON WALLED CITY: Max Zhang Leads Trio For Soi Cheang’s 80s-Set Martial Arts Gangland Manhwa Adaptation
Soi Cheang will direct Kowloon Walled City, an adaptation of the popular 2010 cult manhwa, “City Of Darkness”, from creators Andy Seto and “Yuyi”. As Screen‘s own Liz Shackleton reports that actors Max Zhang (The Brink), Louis Koo (Paradox) and Richie Jen (Bodies At Rest) will star in the film which is “set in the 1980s inside Hong Kong’s infamous walled city, which was demolished in 1993”; According to 88Bar‘s Jason Li in a 2018 review of the property, the initial story “…chronicles the fall and rise of prominent gangster and martial artist 陳洛軍 (“Lok”) as he goes into hiding in the Kowloon Walled City after a bitter fight with his former boss.” Wilson Yip (Ip Man franchise, Flashpoint SPL, Dragon Tiger Gate) is producing the film next to Media Asia’s John Chong, who was hands-on during last week’s virtual EFM, with Kowloon Walled City as one of multiple titles […]
INVINCIBLE DRAGON: Win A Copy Of The New Max Zhang Action Thriller From Well Go USA!
Director Fruit Chan’s newest action thriller, Invincible Dragon, is coming to Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital on October 6, and we’re giving away three (3) copies to readers as of this week. Simply put, all you need to do is e-mail us at filmcombatsyndicate@gmail.com with your favorite movie with the word “Dragon” in it, and we’ll include your name in the lottery. Winners will be decided by October 5, a day ahead of the film’s release! When a brilliant but trigger-happy detective (played by martial arts powerhouse Max Zhang) is outsmarted by a serial killer, he pays a high price for his momentary lapse in judgment. Robbed of both his fiancée and his job, he soon spirals out of control and goes back to what he knows best: fighting. Unbeknownst to him, a serendipitous reunion with an old rival (Brazilian mixed martial artist Anderson Silva) may be the key to unlocking […]
Comic Con@Home 2020: INVINCIBLE DRAGON Arrives From Well Go USA In October
Hard to believe it’s been three years since Fruit Chan’s long-awaited Max Zhang/Anderson Silva headliner, Invincible Dragon, began its trailer campaign. The film has already hit mainland audiences though and having since been acquired by Well Go USA, the Texas-based specialty release firm took to its Comic Con@Home audience online to finally unveil a Blu-ray, DVD and Digital release date for October 6. When a brilliant but trigger-happy detective (played by martial arts powerhouse Max Zhang, IP Man 3, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy) is outsmarted by a serial killer, he pays a high price for his momentary lapse in judgment. Robbed of both his fiancée and his job, he soon spirals out of control and goes back to what he knows best: fighting. Unbeknownst to him, a serendipitous reunion with an old rival (Brazilian mixed martial artist Anderson Silva) may be the key to unlocking the truth about his […]
Win A Copy Of Jonathan Li’s THE BRINK On Blu-Ray From Well Go USA!
Next week on August 20 will be the official Blu-Ray due date for Jonathan Li’s Max Zhang/Shawn Yue-led crime thriller, The Brink. The film is also coming exclusively to Hi-YAH! later this year while you can now win yourselves one of three blu-ray copies of the film for your own keeping. The film centers on a renegade cop whose mission to catch a shady smuggler turns into an international incident involving a Triad mob boss and a global smuggling ring. The film is also produced by Paco Wong who has worked as a producer in both movies and music, including recording artist Alex Chia who wrote the title song for S.P.L. 2: A Time For Consequences. TRIVIA: Name the song. And that’s where you come in to win your copy of The Brink. All you have to do is e-mail us your answer to filmcombatsyndicate@gmail.com with THE BRINK in the […]
SDCC 2019: Win One Of Two Limited Edition MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY Blu-Rays From Well Go USA [EXCLUSIVE]
Well Go USA is proudly making one heck of a banner year out of 2019 thusfar showcasing its titles around the world in many festivals abroad with its releases both current and forthcoming. NYAFF darling and martial arts action legend Yuen Woo-Ping is no different as his latest sequel-bound martial arts actioner, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, makes its way around festivals as well as a U.S. release on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital. To boot, the Planos-based firm along with in-house Asian action brand, Hi-YAH!, have also inducted 500 LIMITED EDITION Blu-Ray copies with AMAZING new art work being brandished at San Diego Comic Con at booth #4829 in Hall G. We’re proudly presenting that artwork exclusively in the gallery above in full, AND we are proudly joining Well Go USA in giving away TWO COPIES. Just send an e-mail to filmcombatsyndicate@gmail.com with MASTER Z SDCC in the subject header, […]
THE BRINK: Well Go USA Touts Exclusive Hi-YAH! Stream For New Max Zhang Action Thriller
Well Go USA is proudly ramping up its power-packed HiYAH! channel with the long-awaited release of director Jonathon Li’s crime thriller, The Brink. The Texas-based firm is still rolling the film out on Blu-Ray beginning August 20 while folks keen on a more spectacular all-you-can-eat buffet of action cinema of the Asian variety will proudly be the first among North America’s streaming demo to watch. A renegade cop is on a mission to bring a shady smuggler to justice by any means necessary. When his investigation leads to a Triad mob boss and global smuggling ring, his manhunt quickly turns from local misconduct into a violent international incident. A relentless barrage of high flying action and explosive fight sequences, in this breakneck thriller, once the fists start flying, they never stop – not even underwater. The film stars Max Zhang who’s been leaving a mark of late with releases at […]
THE INVINCIBLE DRAGON Trailer Unleashes…An Actual Dragon??
I gotta say, the newest official trailer Fruit Chan’s The Invicible Dragon looks tons of fun as we get more and more footage of story, drama, and featured talents Max Zhang and Anderson Silva trying to beat each other to a pulp. The least I expected was for this latest push to include an actual CG dragon as much as we all thought the tattoo on Zhang’s back was all there was to the “dragon” element of the story. Nope. Not even close apparently. If it feels a bit spoilery for you then there’s no turning back. Pretty plot-twisty in my view, though I’m curious to see how this affects the film from start to finish with Zhang playing an undercover operative whose escapades in aiding the police bring him not only continous troubles, but a spate of killings, and an impending confrontation with a man from his past. The […]
THE INVINCIBLE DRAGON Pushes June 20 Release, Featurettes And Stills Take You Inside The Action
Indeed, you’re not alone if you feel like Fruit Chan’s The Invincible Dragon should have been in theaters by now. It’s been two years since the campaign began with a teaser and a prolonged wait period that now sees light at the end of the tunnel with a June 20 rollout in Hong Kong. We also have an officially dated trailer and a raft of behind-the-scenes featurettes, as well as stills from the upcoming thriller. This one sees Max Zhang headlining the story of Kowloon, an undercover agent – a legend known for assisting police in solving cases – whose actions put him in the turrets of a Macau detective, and an American ex-soldier with a secret connection to his background, played by former UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva. Featuring fight and stunt direction from Jackie Chan cohort Stephen Tung, can be seen in the following featurettes in addition to […]
ESCAPE PLAN: THE EXTRACTORS Breaks Out With An Official U.S. Trailer
The past week or so saw fans hastily taking heed to a leaked European trailer for John Herzfeld’s Escape Plan: The Extractors. It was a fun few minutes but it was worth at least waiting for the official U.S. trailer to arrive, with an official date set for July 2 on Digital 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. Screen legend Sylvester Stallone kicks this explosive action tale into high gear. After security expert Ray Breslin (Stallone) is hired to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Hong Kong tech mogul from a formidable Latvian prison, Breslin’s girlfriend (Jaime King) is also captured. Now he and his team, which includes Dave Bautista and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, must pull off a deadly rescue mission to confront their sadistic foe and save the hostages before time runs out. Five years in and a franchise that surprisingly carried over well for fans, Escape […]
MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY To Continue With A Sequel
A sequel to Yuen Woo-Ping’s Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, is reportedly in the works according to the latest observations of the operator of Twitter handle, @AsianFilmStrike. Supposedly, the sequel’s budget will be substantially less than half that of the first film which stood at around $28 million; The film’s current global box office gross stands around $20 million according to Box Office Mojo. Also featuring Michelle Yeoh and co-star/exec producer Dave Bautista with guest star Tony Jaa, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy headlines actor Max Zhang in spin-off capacity following up his pivotal character opposite Donnie Yen in the Wilson Yip’s thrice-over hit folkloric franchise take on iconic Wing Chun grandmaster, Ip Man, which is soon due for a fourth outing in July. Zhang will reportedly reprise the title Master Z role while it is yet be confirmed if Yuen will return to the helm. Zhang will soon return […]
THE INVINCIBLE DRAGON: Max Zhang Stares Down Death In The Newest Trailer
The past few years have been a waiting game as award-winning director Fruit Chan forged further onto projects like Anthony Wong drama, Still Human, and sex comedy, Three Husbands. All while this is happening, his latest thriller, The Invincible Dragon, remained frozen in time with nil info on its release and now it appears fans of actor and martial arts star Max Zhang (Master Z) will finally see some movement on this end come its Chinese release on April 30. Once upon a time, the undercover agent with dragon tattoo Kowloon, continually helped the police to solve mysterious cases, which made him known as a rising star. However, his impulsive personality dragged him into endless troubles. He got himself into fights with the Macau detective, as well as an American Army veteran Alexander who has a secret linkage to Kowloon’s background… World sales agents at Pegasus have already since secured […]
MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY Review: The ‘Ip Man’ Saga Paves The Way For A New Hero
Director Yuen Woo-ping takes the mantle for actor and martial artist Max Zhang’s latest solo feat, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, a fresh and livening underdog tale spun-off from the current Ip Man trilogy long prior to the fourth film’s release this summer. Zhang has made some great strides in the last few years, including at least a few Hollywood credits to his belt – this, after proving formidably as a major seller to fans of the genre long since stunt-doubling Zhang Ziyi on the set of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Fans of the Ip Man franchise won’t feel too left out as Yuen’s spin-off assures with the occssional flashback here and there to cosign the new venture that otherwise expands the commercial Ip Man cinematic universe. Hong Kong is where our story is set, still under British rule, and a system of government that’s become inherently corrupt. Following […]
MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY Commences An Epic Duel Of Masters In The Official U.S. Trailer
It’s high-time for everyone stateside who hasn’t yet torrented a copy of Ip Man 3 spin-off, Well Go USA’s Master Z: Ip Man Legacy ahead of its U.S. release on April 12. Enter a cadre of some of the biggest names in kung fu cinema of late with none other than Max Zhang making his next stride with the role of disgraced wing chun master Cheung Tin-Chi following his consequential battle with Donnie Yen’s title character in the previous film. Legendary action director Yuen Wo Ping draws on a stellar cast (Michelle Yeoh, Dave Bautista, Tony Jaa, and Max Zhang) to create a hard-hitting martial arts blast worthy of its place in the celebrated IP MAN universe. Following his defeat by Master Ip, Cheung Tin Chi (Zhang), tries to make a life with his young son in Hong Kong, waiting tables at a bar that caters to expats. But it’s […]
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