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I rarely share TV spots because when it comes down the wire for films, TV spots are plentiful. But since this is Donnie Yen we’re talking about, of course I absolutely HAVE to share today’s latest TV spot for his upcoming film, Special ID. No question about it as director Clarence Fok‘s latest martial arts action thriller has built up much anticipation for fans around the world. This is likely great news for Arclight Films with its latest multi-lateral expansion to Beijing headed by producer Elliot Tong. Special ID opens domestically on its new release date, October 18, 2013, with a high energy cast that includes a fierce and fight-ready Tian Jing who can clearly handle herself in a Donnie Yen action vehicle. The film also stars heavy-hitting Asian action favorites Collin Chou, Andy On and Ken Lo, along with Hanyu Zhang, Kun Yang and Qi Daji rounding out the […]

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Want some more Yen-action? Then take a look at a quick new behind the scenes reel for director Clarence Fok‘s upcoming Hong Kong action thriller, Special ID. The film is easily one of the most anticipated films for the second half of 2013 since litigation surrounding the film ended with all matters likely settled in court by now. Donnie Yen shines as the lead once again in this, his latest follow-up, which returns him to his Sha Po Lang roots in a hail of flying fists and feet and pulse pounding MMA-style choreography courtesy of Yen and his team, including Hong Kong action veterans Bruce Law, John Salvitti and Kenji Tanigaki. The film also comes in light of recent news that the international martial arts action star plans on turning the film into a franchise of its own, similar to Jackie Chan’s highly successful classic Hong Kong film series, Police […]

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It’s basically the same level of brutal, jaw-breaking, heavy hitting awesome action kickass you enjoyed the first, second, third, and a hundred and fifty-third time you saw the explosive and brutal trailer for Donnie Yen‘s latest Hong Kong beat em’ up action thriller, Special ID. Thankfully however, we finally get some English subtitles, courtesy of the stranger who gave City On Fire a nod this week, to help fill in the gaps with what is being said throughout the spectacular footage. Seriously, I love this trailer even more now, and my excitement level has only increased. I wish we had these English captions in it sooner, because…wow! Just wow! Special ID is directed by Clarence Fok and stars Yen and Jing along with Andy On, Collin Chou, Hanyu Zhang, Qi Daji, Kun Yang and Ken Lo, with action choreography by Yen and his team, along with stunt coordinator Bruce Law. […]

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Donnie Yen lit this week on fire with his latest new Mandarin-language teaser trailer for Special ID. Now there is a second “uncensored” HD trailer online for Hong Kong audiences, and though there really is no noticeable difference between the two versions, there are only a few audio edit changes, including the removal of the sound that plays when actress Tian Jing points her gun at some poor schmuck’s junk, in addition to Cantonese audio throughout.   Other than that, nothing has been added or removed, footage-wise, just the same montage of Yen-flavored MMA-stylized hard-hitting grit and action that we have all come to know and love throughout his career, along with some “personality” to boot. Only this time, in HD. But while it may be the same trailer, who am I to pass up another write up on this long-awaited gem? Right? Special ID is directed by Clarence Fok […]

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In what can solely be described as one of the biggest, most hyped action films of 2013, international action star Donnie Yen is back on the big screen with the upcoming film Special ID, directed by Clarence Fok. The new trailer below comes after more than a year since the film began a production mired in a long and winding series of bitter feuds between fellow actors and celebs, and a lawsuit from the film’s former producer. Amidst it all, casting announcements naming Andy On and Collin Chou, along with teaser posters and set pics, and the promise of a 10-minute finale featuring a “raw and dirty street fight” have kept the film alive for fans everywhere. And with lead actor/producer/action director Yen and his team sharing the on-set genius with legendary stunt coordinator Bruce Law, today’s juicy footage brings resolve for a film that has been a long time […]

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In a week loaded with Donnie Yen headlines, news is finally coming out for the long-awaited Clarence Fok action thriller, Special ID (a.k.a. Special Identity) starring Donnie Yen. The film is more than a year in the making after a production that saw fellow stars falling out, in addition to controversy and litigation following the film’s completion, which further hindered the film’s promotion. SYNOPSIS: Yen takes on the role of Zilong Chen, an undercover police officer deep within the ranks of one of China’s most ruthless underworld gangs. The leader of the gang, Xiong (Collin Chou – JET LI’S FEARLESS, THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, THE MATRIX RELOADED), has made it his priority to weed out the government infiltrators in his midst. Struggling to keep his family together and his identity concealed, Chen is torn between two worlds. Upping the stakes, as Chen’s undercover comrades are being dealt with, one by […]

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