the lackey

Sharpen Your View With New Pics From THE BLADED HAND 2

Every now and then, a documentary comes along that inspires some reflection and changes the way you view a specific topic. For martial arts enthusiasts, such a documentary can be found in the recently released film, The Bladed Hand, a critically acclaimed and intricate retrospective into the world of the Filipino Martial Arts, hosting an eclectic array of interviews with fight professors and martial arts masters, as well as stuntmen and fight choreographers for film and television. The film became a huge success upon its DVD and Vimeo VoD release last year since earning its praise with several screenings back in 2012, so much so that a sequel is currently underway as of November last year, with writing and producing trio, Jay Ignacio, Kent Vives and actor and stuntman Sonny Sison (Broken Path, The Lackey, Godzilla), back on board to bring the next film to life. And with a large […]

Survival Is The Only Answer In The New Trailer For PHASE TWO

Lee B. Golden III

Just a little over a week away from the Blu-Ray/DVD release of independent action star, stuntman and action director Shaun Paul Piccinino‘s latest award-winning action spectacle, The Lackey, the actor will appear among the cast of the latest feature-length zombie thriller from Hectic Films and Cinescope Media, Phase Two. Based on a screenplay by co-producer Bryce Hatch, Phase Two also stars Jess Sylvia, Matt Thompson, Matt Albrecht, D.T. Carney, John Ross Clark, Lauren Parkinson, Robin Steffen, Tattie Grace, Paul Wolverton, Luke Bishop and Max Taylor. The film is directed by Jason Sanders who edited, co-produced and co-wrote the script along with assistant director Rickey Bird Jr, and associate producers Thompson and Piccinino. Phase Two will be making its debut at the SoCal Film Festival on September 27, 2013. For more information, visit the film’s official website, and subscribe to Piccinino’s official Facebook Fan Page for further updates. SYNOPSIS: Set […]

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Shaun Piccinino Gets The Job Done In The New Action Packed Trailer For THE LACKEY

Lee B. Golden III

Martial arts actor, stunt performer and filmmaker Shaun Piccinino recently unveiled the latest new trailer for the upcoming release of The Lackey, courtesy of Cinema Epoch. The film is an independent production by Truly Indie Studios, Hectic Films and Cinescope Media. It has been four years since the film’s production and completion, leading up to its successful film festival recognition in 2012, now a multi-nominated, multi-award winning phenomenon, earning wide acclaim with rave reviews among critics and fans of martial arts action. The film combines the cinematic vision of Guy Ritchie, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, with the true grit and brutality of a Jason Statham action thriller, enfusing the vision of classic Grindhouse 70’s and 80’s cinema with martial arts action. When I last spoke to Piccinino in April about his career, and further plans for the film, Piccinino expressed his optimism for a potential series of films to […]

New Home Release Artwork For THE LACKEY

Lee B. Golden III

Shaun Piccinino has unveiled the new artwork for the upcoming home release of the action crime thriller, The Lackey, from Truly Indie Studios, Hectic Films and Cinescope Media. Since the film’s circulation through the festival circuit in August 2012, The Lackey has achieved wide acclaim with rave reviews, in addition to earning eleven nominations ranging from best male performance to best screenplay and best fight choreography, of which it acquired four wins, including best in cinematography and audience choice. The film’s debut came three years in the making, inspired by the cinematic genius of Guy Ritchie, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, enfusing the vision of classic Grindhouse 70’s and 80’s cinema with martial arts action. The Lackey was co-directed by Piccinino and Jason Sanders, and co-choreographed and written by Kung Fu guru Steve Pisa, and also stars veteran actor Vernon Wells who also served as associate producer with Rachel Montgomery and co-star […]

INTERVIEW: New Trailer And Release For THE LACKEY Starring Shaun Piccinino

Lee B. Golden III

SYNOPSIS In this Guy Ritchie-like action flick, JUDE ST. CLERE discovers he has a daughter by his junkie ex-girlfriend. He vows to take care of her and leave his shadowed past behind him. Completely broke and with his daughter starving, he reluctantly takes on one last job which quickly entwines him dead smack in the middle of a bloody mob war. Knowing that his chances of making it out alive are slim, he plunges in guns blazing… Shaun Piccinino, a thirteen-year veteran of the industry and a versatile, award-winning martial artist, started directing commericals and films since the age of 17. Through now, he has earned credits listed anywhere from animation, make-up and editing and VFX, to becoming a producer, editor, writer and director with over ten years of experience in stuntwork, motion capture and fight choreography on such TV, film and video game projects as Deadliest Warrior, 24, Jinn, […]