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Watch The Riveting New Trailer For BRICK MANSIONS

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Actor Paul Walker‘s tragic death has been a high point of focus for a few of the studios currently responsible for completing and promoting the late actor’s last two films, one of which include the upcoming Parkour action remake, Brick Mansions. Unlike the forthcoming release of Fast And Furious 7, Walker had already completed all of the post-production work he was needed for on Brick Mansions within days before the sudden car crash on November 30, 2013 that claimed his life and that of friend and businessman Roger Rodas. And in the months since, EuropaCorp and Relativity Media made it clear that they would revamp their promotional campaign before it began so that they could promote the film in a way that would honor the actor’s memory. Take that in mind as we now look at the latest second trailer for the film, marking Luc Besson protegè Camille Delamarre‘s directorial […]

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The Bailey Review: NEED FOR SPEED (2014)

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SYNOPSIS: Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins. REVIEW: What’s one way to save a movie filled with terrible dialogue, poor acting, and a clichéd revenge plot with a less-than-intersting love story? Get Scott Waugh to direct the best stunt racing film ever. Need for Speed is an adaptation of the classic EA Games car racing franchise. In this film, Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul) runs a garage in New York with his uninteresting and slightly annoying buddies, where they build and tune sexy performance cars. The garage was inherited from his father, who dies before the events of the film, but we don’t really care about that relationship anyway. The garage is financially going under, and if they […]

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Lionsgate Presents The New Trailer For WARRIOR ASSASSIN

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As per the following press release, new trailer aired for the home release of Warrior Assassin. The new film, shot in 2011, marks the latest from director Dou Xiao whose string of period wuxia and kung fu actioners have been the subject of acquistions by Lionsgate in recent years, with this one making its way to DVD and Blu-Ray store shevles this April. You can currently pre-order the film online at Amazon or wherever DVDs are sold. Take a look at the trailer beneath and stay tuned for more updates. Great achievement is born of great sacrifice in the revenge thriller Warrior Assassin, seeking vengeance on DVD (plus Digital Ultraviolet), Digital HD and Video on Demand April 1 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Filled with explosive action and mesmerizing fight sequences, Warrior Assassin stars Pan Yuanjia (Ju Ke Zhen), Ji Chunhua (Kung-Fu Master) and Bryan Leung (Kung-Fu Master) and will be available for the […]

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SKIN TRADE Lands Its Own Facebook And Twitter Pages

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For the past couple of months, fans and followers of the upcoming international action thriller, Skin Trade, have been keeping tabs on the film’s progress through the Facebook pages of its lead actors – namely action stars Dolph Lundgren and Tony Jaa, and in recent weeks, Michael Jai White. So far, no footage from the film has yet been offered publicly as the film is still shooting on location Thailand and is expected to continue through mid-March prior to its post production and 2015 release. However, the steady stream of set pics and stills via Facebook have lended a glimpse or two into just what we can expect from this latest project from director Ekachai Uekrongtham, including some major fight scenes between our aforementioned action trio, to name a few. This week, the film is now launching its own Facebook page and Twitter feed where you can also subscribe for […]

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The New Trailer For ROVING EDGE Shows What Happens When Killers Run Free

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Since wrapping its three month shoot early last year, the folks over at CJ Entertainment have a few promotional stills out for director Lee Jung-ho‘s second directorial feature, Roving Edge. As the film inches closer to its April theatrical release in South Korea, we are now introduced to a new trailer for the film, based on author Keigo Higashino’s 2004 publication, “The Hovering Blade”. Fans of Korean Cinema and recent popular Hollywood successes like the Taken franchise may appreciate what Lee has done for this latest thriller, featuring actor Jung Jae-young as a desperate, vengeful father who risks it all to deliver the necessary justice that the law won’t. Watch the new trailer at the bottom and stay tuned for more information. SYNOPSIS: Following the death of his wife, Sang-hyeon lives a quiet life with his 15-year-old daughter Su-jin. But one day she is abducted, raped and killed and Sang-hyeon […]

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The New TV Spot For NEED FOR SPEED Asks "What Drives You?"

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We have a new TV spot for director Scott Waugh‘s upcoming revenge cross-country racing thriller, Need For Speed. In light of this, folks in Atlanta, Gerogia looking forward to the film’s release may want to stay close to lead actor Aaron Paul‘s twitter feed as he continues to ramp up promotional efforts for the new film, set to arrive in theaters in the U.S. on March 14, 2014. Check out the TV spot at the bottom, and if you’re an Atlanta resident and want to fly out to the film’s Hollywood premiere, CLICK HERE and cross all fingers and toes. 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 in a real-world setting. An exciting return to the great car-culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when authenticity brought a […]

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JAA VS. JAI Highlight New Set Photos From SKIN TRADE!

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NEED FOR SPEED Gets An International Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

Director Scott Waugh‘s new film, Need For Speed, launches its way into theaters worldwide this March, and this week, the new film from Dreamworks now has a new international trailer for its Hong Kong-designated release for March 13 before its North American debut the following day. The upcoming revenge racing action thriller was written by George and John Gatins and stars Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi, Michael Keaton and Dakota Johnson. 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 in a real-world setting. An exciting return to the great car-culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when authenticity brought a new level of intensity to the action, “Need for Speed” taps into what makes the American myth of the […]

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Pain Runs Deep In The New Trailer For PUNCTURE WOUNDS

Lee B. Golden III

Lionsgate’s newest trailer has gone viral this week for the upcoming March 11, 2014 release of revenge action thriller, Puncture Wounds. The film has been a noted passion project for its lead action star, martial artist and MMA celebrity Cung Le for several years now since its earlier conception as its former title, A Certain Justice. To be honest though, the first title sounded like a better seller. In hindsight, however, the name change probably won’t affect the film’s delivery as a whole while action fans have yet another reason to enjoy action movies going into the new year, headlined by directors Giorgio Serafini and James Coyne. Pitched as a gritty cross between Rambo: First Blood and No Country For Old Men, Puncture Wounds stars Le as a former soldier with PTSD forced to arm himself once more against the Aryan Brotherhood to avenge his family. As with his 2012 […]

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New Photos Kick Things Into Action On The Set Of SKIN TRADE!

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EXCLUSIVE: Tony Jaa Kicks Ass In A New Still From SKIN TRADE

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Sofia Black-D'Elia Brings Vengeance Home In The Upcoming Film, BORN OF WAR (A.K.A. MIA)

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Switching gears from romantic comedy to one-woman-army revenge action epic, Lady Godiva (2008) helmer Vicky Jewson is looking to share her latest feature-length sophomore efforts with the upcoming release, Born Of War. Blending the mood and look of such films as Run Lola Run (1998) and Hanna (2011), the new centers around the riveting tale of a young woman who journeys into the world of international espionage and danger when predestined legacy at the hands of an elusive international tribal terrorist threatens everything she’s grown to know and love upon the murder her parents. Unfortunately there is no North American release date since Arclight has attained international rights to the film after its festival run last year. However, moviegoers in Japan will get the first theatrical release beginning on February 1, 2014 under its new title, Mia, courtesy of Nikkatsu. Gossip Girl star and co-star of the upcoming sci-fi flick […]

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Nicholas Cage Fights To Save His Daughter In TOKAREV

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The first official market promo for director Paco Cabezas’s upcoming revenge crime thriller, Tokarev, has already gone viral in the past few months. With Mobile, Alabama as the backdrop, the new film is written by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller with actor Nicholas Cage starring as a father who is forced to return to his criminal roots to exact his revenge against the Russian mafia while in search of his missing daughter. Primed for a yet-to-be-dated Spring 2014 release courtesy of Image Entertainment, Tokarev also stars Danny Glover, Rachel Nichols, Max Ryan, Michael McGrady, Peter Stormare, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Aubrey Peeples, Max Fowler, Jack Falahee, Patrice Cols and Ron Goleman. SYNOPSIS: Paul Maguire (Nicolas Cage) is by all accounts, a decent man. A contractor by trade, he is a pillar of his community, and a family man. His wife Vanessa (Rachel Nichols) and his daughter Caitlin (Aubrey Peeples) adore him. […]

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New Info Details Chupong's VENGEANCE OF AN ASSASSIN

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It was back in April that Twitchfilm reported the last known activity on the last action thriller, Vengeance Of An Assassin. And while further information was scant, the folks at Sahamongkol Film International still managed to generate some excitement prior to the pending release of its latest 3D sequel studio blockbuster, Tom Yum Goong 2, starring Tony Jaa prior to launching his next big career move with the current production of Fast And Furious 7 set for July 11, 2014. With Sahamongkol now in the spotlight once more, further mention of Vengeance Of An Assassin also announced the return to the big screen for TYG2 co-star Dan Chupong who made waves in the explosive 2004 remake of the 1984 thriller, Born To Fight with Thai action legend and cinematic fight choreographer extraordinaire, Panna Rittikrai, followed by the 2006 collaboration, Dynamite Warrior. And new information this week now illustrates the film […]

Jean Reno Makes His Vengeance Count In 22 BULLETS

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What do you get when you get Luc Besson on board to help produce a Jean Reno action vehicle? Well, of you have not yet seen the magic currently known as the cult-classic hit Leon: The Professional, chances are you will be blown away for what comes next in Besson’s upcoming French action suspense thriller, 22 Bullets. The film has existed for several years now, hitting cinemas throughout Europe, but today we are finally granted an English-language trailer for the film, which will release in select theaters on November 8, 2013 in North America. 22 Bullets stars Reno along with Kad Merad, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Marina Fois, and Joey Starr. The French language feature film is based on a novel by Franz-Olivier Giesbert, and adapted for the screen by writer and director Richard Berry. SYNOPSIS: Retired gangster Charlie Matteï (Jean Reno) embarks on a violent quest for revenge after being pumped […]

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 […]

Vengeance Brings Don Ferguson Back From The Dead In New Trailers For MYSTIC BLADE

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Martial artist, actor and stuntman Don Ferguson, former wrestler-turned-actor Conan Stevens, and husband and wife film making and production duo, David and Julaluck Ismalone share a collective and admirable history together in film, most notably highlighting the boundless potential in the Thai action film industry, from Tony Jaa’s breakout role in Ong Bak, to seperate films such as Tom Yum Goong, Muay Thai Chaiya, Force Of Five and Le Fils Du Vent (a.k.a. The Great Challenge). David and Ying can also be seen busy in recent photos taken from the set of Jaa’s latest international production, A Man Will Rise, which will see Jaa, David and Conan star along with veteran action film favorite, Dolph Lundgren. For long though, David and Julaluck have also been busy applying themselves to the development, production and direction of the upcoming martial arts revenge thriller, Mystic Blade, under their production banner, Bullet Proof Films. It’s […]

The New Teaser For JUSTICIA PROPIA Shows Argentina Knows Action

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The guys over at Stunt Fighter Producciones have been quite busy within the past year working on a goregously explosive martial arts action crime thriller straight from the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina called JUSTICIA PROPIA from director Sergio Mastroberti. With post production still on-going, in addition to a few more trailers on the way prior to the film’s release, a new teaser is online. And it is chock-full-o-action, pure grit, adrenaline-induced fight sequences, and explosions…. explosions everywhere!. Actor Juan Manuel Olmedo who stars as the lead, also served as producer, stunt coordinator and fight choreographer for the film. I will have a lot more work in between now and the next few months as the year progresses, but I will be looking forward to talking to Juan in the hopeful near future to discuss the film, his career and the future of Stunt Fighter Producciones. In the meantime, check […]

Mike Möeller Lands A Knockout Blow To North America This Summer With ARENA OF THE STREET FIGHTER

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It was around the German release of the 2005 action film, Kampfansage that that I started expanding my taste in martial arts cinema a little more. It was the first time I took notice of action stars Mathis Landwehr and Volkram Zschiesche, and some of the brightest talent working under them in their field, including martial arts action performer, stuntman and actor Mike Möeller. I have seen Mike’s 2010 and 2013 reels a few times, and I am even more delighted now to see that what I am seeing in them is finally making its way to North America on DVD, with the release of the multi-award winning martial arts action revenge thriller from Generation X Group Film- & Medienproduktion, Arena Of The Street Fighter (previously released as Urban Fighter a.k.a. “Street Gangs”). The film also happens to be Mike’s directorial debut, and is being celebrated by some of the best […]

Classic Live-Action Manga RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY Hits Chicago Next Month

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The Chicago Cinema Society is preparing an event to share a pivotal piece of iconic Hong Kong action cinema history. On Saturday, April 13, 2013, the group will play the 1991 live-action manga cult classic, RIKI-OH: The Story Of Ricky from Golden Harvest, starring Fan Siu-Wong, Fan Mei Sheng, Ka-Kui Ho, Yukari Oshima and Frankie Chen: Read their announcement: The Chicago Cinema Society was formed out of our immense love for cinema. We have been very fortunate to have been able to track down and screen 35mm prints for films that we love that have been thought to be lost and/or no longer exist. On April 13th, we will be sharing with you one such 35mm print: RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY We have so much love for this film and cannot be happier than to be able to share this print with you. Come out to the Patio Theater […]