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SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES Unleashes The Inner Beast With Four New Character Posters

2015 just got better for fans of international action star Tony Jaa as he moves forward and beyond his historic career with the addition of three new titles so far, two of which will arriving as early as next month with the third to follow suit this summer. SPL 2: A Time For Consequences kicks off its campaign this week ahead of its expected July release with specific dates and territories pending, following director Wilson Yip’s 2005 crime thriller, SPL, which signaled an artful return to form for the Hong Kong action genre headlining action star Donnie Yen at the time. This time, The Monkey King helmer Soi Cheang fills in the director’s chair with Yip taking on producer duties with Paco Wong with a script by Jill Leung and Huang Ying that will reintroduce the central astrological themes surrounding our characters, several of which will surely take primal form […]

Lock And Load In A New Featurette For WOLF WARRIOR

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Debut director, action star Wu Jing‘s new miltary action thriller, Wolf Warrior, is finally getting its day next month and if you missed the latest trailer, feel free to watch it here. In the meantime, the campaign to promote the film remains on-going, which obviously means keeping the fans tended to until then as the film’s release has been prolonged at least three times to help bolster its theatrical muscle with an IMAX 3D release. Wu is joined by actress Yu Nan and actor Scott Adkins in a story centered on Leng Feng, a rebellious Chinese soldier who gets a second chance to redeem himself by joining a new squad of commandos when a horde of vengeful mercenaries enact a plan to hunt him down and kill him. April 2 is the date now planned for this exciting new actioner guaranteed to deal its fair share of fisticuffs, as well […]

The Bad News: WOLF WARRIOR Is Pushed Back Again. The Good News: Wu Jing Is Back On His Feet!

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I suppose as far as bad news goes, it shouldn’t be too paining for folks in China currently awaiting the release of action star Wu Jing‘s solo directorial debut, Wolf Warrior, which has been under the post-production knife for some time now. The film is getting an IMAX 3D release and sees Wu as an insubordinate commando who, after earning reprieve for second chance with a new squad, is now forced to take on a horde of foreign mercenaries seeking to avenge one of their own, led by action star Scott Adkins. Having completed well over a year ago, the film is one of a recent few Wu worked on which took a toll on his legs last year nearly ending his career. Thankfully the necessary surgery and recovery process have aided him so far as to grant his native audience a CCTV Spring Festival performance last month, and as […]

Scott Adkins Happenings: CLOSE RANGE Gets A New Clip, WOLF WARRIOR Gets New Stills And A Poster

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The year is looking good so far as things steadily pick up for action star Scott Adkins whose latest multi-territorial market acquisition, Close Range, is already going viral with a fresh new clip (via City On Fire) that delivers the usual awesomeness. It’s a warming treat for fans of the actor, especially considering he’s got more where that came from in a handful of other projects well on their way, including a stellar, muscularly amplified theatrical presentation in IMAX 3D and high-quality sound technology for the release of action star Wu Jing’s directorial debut, Wolf Warriors. Promotion on that particular film has since slowed down what with its initial release last month pushed back to March 6 in China. That said, promotional material is a bit more pictorial than anything until any thing else comes our way other than the music video you see above. On that note, feel free […]

The Wolves Line Up In New Character Posters For WOLF WARRIOR + New Featurette

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It’s probably a good thing that it’s taking as long as it has for the release of actor, producer and debut director Wu Jing‘s latest offering, Wolf Warrior. Production wrapped long ago on deck for what would have been either a late 2014 or January release in China before it was decided to add some IMAX/3D muscle, and for what it’s worth, it could pay off. Also produced by Lv Jianmin, Wu stars as a defiant Chinese commando operative whose skill set is put to use while training a new squad of elite commandos, only to come in the crosshairs of vengeful foreign mercenaries. Actor Scott Adkins stars opposite Wu as the main villain with fight choreography by Wu cohort, Nicky Li Chung-Chi (Legendary Assassin, Invisible Target) in what could only be one of the most highly anticipated screen bouts this year prior to Wu‘s goes forthcoming brawl with action […]

Wu Jing Offers Three New WOLF WARRIOR Posters With Attitude!

Lee B. Golden III

It probably doesn’t help that it feels more and more like a tease to see all these posters for action star Wu Jing‘s directorial debut, Wolf Warrior. The famed martial arts wunderkind has grown immensely in his craft over the years, whilst having recently been placed on leave to heal from his share of on-set injuries just after filming Cheang Pou-Soi’s S.P.L.: A Time For Consequences, and hopefully absence from the screen won’t be a permanent one. Nevertheless though, all the posters and trailers we’ve seen for this newest display of explosive commando warfare have been nothing short of reassuring that Wu himself has cut his teeth quite well enough to earn himself a feature film with this much spectacle. Here, he portrays a soldier with authority issues whose newly applied training to a special commando unit will pit him in the turrets of a bloodthirsty foreign merc, and his […]

Wu Jing's WOLF WARRIOR Gets Pushed Back To March With Four New Stills And A Featurette

Lee B. Golden III

Debut director Wu Jing‘s new rock ’em-sock ’em commando action thriller, Wolf Warrior, is easily one of the most hyped movies going into the new year. Unfortunately though, it will also be one of the most painstaking in waiting if you live in the vicinity and hoped to catch it in January. Fret not though! Apparently the film is undergoing a major theatrical structuring in innovative audio technology to accommodate the film’s 3D and IMAX presentations. As such, with the film’s release date pushed back to March, not only can you expect a few more trailers, posters and featurettes, but you may also subject yourself to the immersive effects of theatrical awesomeness – all this while feasting on a 3D action spectacle with Wu Jing and Scott Adkins going head to head? Who can argue? Wu stars as Leng Feng, a rebellious Chinese commando forced to square off with a […]

[UPDATED] Wu Jing’s WOLF WARRIOR Howls With New Hi-Def Posters And Two Trailers!

Lee B. Golden III

Martial arts action star Jacky Wu Jing‘s current physical condition may be worse for wear at the moment following much needed surgery in recent months, and with any luck fans will see him back on the set to do what he does most awesomely, whether in front or behind the camera in some capacity. However, fans will still be able to catch Wu on the big screen early next year overseas in at least a few more films, including his directorial debut, Wolf Warrior, alongside The Expendables 2 alums, principal actress Yu Nan and fellow martial arts superstar Scott Adkins as the main villain. The best part about this update is that the promotional campaign is finally running viral with more character posters and two new teaser trailers, with Wu in the redemptive role of Leng Feng, a rebellious Chinese commando forced to square off with a vengeful squadron of […]

Actress Yu Nan Shows Her Stripes In New WOLF WARRIORS Character Posters!

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Nary a word is being said just yet about action star and debut director Wu Jing‘s commando action thriller, Wolf Warriors, which won’t see the light of day until its January IMAX release in China next year. Hopefully though, the film managed to succeed its dealings while gracing the presence of an audience this month at the American Film Market and hopefully fans will get to see just what Wu has in store for this, his second to last performance on film. Besides, any martial arts action fan in their right mind wouldn’t say no to anything as awesome as watching Wu go toe-to-toe with Scott Adkins (Ninja: Shadow Of A Tear), and with any luck, we’ll see how this plays out soon enough in feature-length fashion. In the meantime, the film is getting an awesome 2D, 3D and IMAX release in China next January, and with little more than just a […]

Wu Jing's WOLF WARRIORS Howl At AFM 2014 Next Month!

Lee B. Golden III

Aside from taking center stage on an alluring set of patriotic posters for his upcoming commando action thriller, Wolf Warriors, multifaceted martial arts action star Wu Jing is finally getting his day at the American Film Market next month for his new directorial debut. The film is one of the few final performances from the beloved genre favorite in lieu of mandatory leg surgery which has since put his career on indefinite hold. SYNOPSIS: Leng Feng is a rebellious special force soldier. During an assault mission, he disobeys an direct order, shooting three bullets through a concrete wall for a kill shot on the drug lord, hence the nickname “Cruel Three Shots”. While serving time in confinement for insubordination, Leng Feng ’s extraordinary marksmanship earns himself recruitment into China’s elite “Wolf Warrior” Squadron. By going through relentless military drills, Leng Feng slowly finds his place among his comrades. Just when […]

Kung Fu Star Wu Jing May Have To Retire Due To Film Injuries

Lee B. Golden III

It’s not easy being an action star, seeing as how our favorite frontmen work day in and day out to train their bodies to entertain the masses of movie lovers who enjoy great cinematic screenfighting. Incidentally, some of these actors also pay a high price for their personal up-keep as injuries are often a common thing between perfoming big stunts and dynamic fight choreography on set, and we can only hope that this type of thing won’t subject these talented folks to early retirement. Unfortunately, that very well may be the case for actor, action star and filmmaker Wu Jing, whose photos are now going viral showing the martial arts wunderkind bed-ridden with both legs wrapped and layered in casts. The striking picture comes on the heels of Wu having just finished Terence Cheung’s 2015 thematic prequel action thriller, Sha Po Lang 2: A Time For Consequences with Tony Jaa […]

Wu Jing And Scott Adkins Trade Blows In The First Teaser For SPECIAL FORCE: WOLF WARRIOR!

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Some say that patience is a virtue for anything worth waiting for, and for fans of martial arts stars Wu Jing and Scott Adkins, the reward is finally getting closer with the latest thirty second teaser for Wu‘s solo directorial debut, Special Force: Wolf Warrior (formerly known as Warg and Wolf War). Up until now, we’ve only gotten small glimpses of the production with some viral stills and behind-the-scenes pics and featurette late last year. Other than that, it’s safe to say the film is still in post-production, but the film presents quite a good looking cast, which namely so far includes Yu Nan (The Expendables 2) and Vincent Zhao (The Blacksheep Affair) to name a few. Hopefully more official info about the film’s cast, characters and plot will surface. In the meantime, with Wu still on the set of his next thriller, SPL 2: A Time For Consequences with […]

[UPDATED] EXCLUSIVE: Tony Jaa And Wu Jing Trade Blows In A New Set Photo From S.P.L. 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES

Lee B. Golden III

International action hero Tony Jaa is currently finished filming his role in his forthcoming Hollywood debut with director James Wan in Fast And Furious 7, and is back overseas to complete work on his upcoming role in director Soi Cheang‘s new film, SPL 2: A Time For Consequences. The film is just one of a handful of projects that are currently brewing for the Thai actor who has been reinventing himself through his official Facebook page, connecting with fans and showcasing his improvements in English, a sign of great prospects to come as he expands his horizons as one of the most prominent action stars of today. To say the least, I suspect some surprises may be on the way. That said, Film Combat Syndicate is proud to introduce an exclusive official HQ set photo with Jaa and fellow action superstar Wu Jing from the set of the film which you […]

'Consequences' Surround The New English Title For SPL 2

Lee B. Golden III

Thai action star Tony Jaa just got some screentime in Cannes with the unveiling of footage from his new internationally cast action thriller, Skin Trade with Dolph Lundgren and Michael Jai White, which could lead to some exciting distribution news in the days or weeks ahead. In the meantime, principal photography is already underway as of May 1 for Jaa’s new action thriller, Sha Po Lang 2, and the second of two posters have already begun circulating the internet for the film’s presentation in Cannes this month. View it below: In light of the new poster unveiling this month, co-producer Mike Selby has confirmed from producers Wilson Yip and Paco Wong who designed the new poster that the film’s accompanying English sales title will be A Time For Consequences. Serving as a thematic sequel/prequel following the spectacular 2005 crime pic, Sha Po Lang, the new film is directed by Cheang […]

EXCLUSIVE: S.P.L. 2 Gets An Official Preliminary Synopsis

Lee B. Golden III

International action star Tony Jaa is currently in Hong Kong putting together his scenes to be featured in director Pou Soi Cheang‘s new film, S.P.L. 2, the forthcoming thematic prequel follow-up to the 2004 film set for a 2015 release. Subscribers to Jaa‘s official Facebook page will regularly see posts of Jaa with the team training and rehearsing scenes, as well as doing make-up and costume tests for the start of production, which ultimately see actors Simon Yam and Wu Jing reprising their respective roles from the first film alongside actor Max Zhang now in the fray as reportedly the film’s villain. However, things are still early, as we still don’t know the full details on how the characters being played by Yam and Wu will apply, much of the focus is further drawn to hints at what the plot will entail, which sees Jaa starring as a prison guard […]

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Tony Jaa Is A Uniformed Hero In A New Set Pic For SPL2

Lee B. Golden III

Action hero Tony Jaa took to Facebook on Thursday to unveil the latest costume try-on ahead of rehearsals for the forthcoming production of The Monkey King helmer Pou Soi-Cheang‘s latest film, SPL 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the 2004 crime thriller which starred Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung. Jaa‘s participation in the film was finally confirmed in recent months after a few years of speculation went by. Check out the photo below with the enclosed caption. “Costume and Rehearsal Time for SPL II. This is going to be a lot of fun. Great cast and great crew. TJ.” In accordance with previous reports, it appears that based on the photo above, Jaa will likely star as the Thai prison guard who helps an undercover whose dying daughter’s fate rests on his willingness to help a cop break out of prison. Of course, this is just one aspect of a much […]

SPL 2 Offers A Tease At The Synopsis

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Pictures are still pouring in from the celebratory dinner shared by director Pou Soi Cheang (a.k.a. Terence Cheung) and those involved in the currently developing, tentatively titled action thriller sequel, SPL 2: The Rise Of Wong Po. Wilson Yip is set to produce from a screenplay by Jill Leung and Huang Ying with action choreography by Dion Lam whose previous work ranges from Hong Kong to Hollywood with titles like Black Mask, The Storm Riders, The Matrix Trilogy, Doom and Spider-Man 2. While it is also known that action stars Wu Jing and Tony Jaa will be starring in the film, not much is yet known of actor Ken Lo‘s involvement since seeing him in earlier images. So things are still early at the moment, but the folks at Filmbiz.Asia learned a little more about the film’s synopsis submitted to government censorship board SARFT, who greenlit the film for production […]