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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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Sho Kosugi to make “big budget” martial arts film with son

Posted: 24 Feb 2016 01:51 AM PST

"Revenge of the Ninja" Theatrical Poster

"Revenge of the Ninja" Theatrical Poster

Sho Kosugi (Ninja III: The Domination), the most popular face of the 1980s “ninja craze,” has revealed to Arrow Video that he’s writing an English-language biography followed by a “big budget” martial arts movie.

The movie was supposed to be Kosugi’s third collaboration with director Gordon Hessler (Pray for Death), but due to Hessler’s passing in 2014, the project was put on hold.

“We put together a screenplay, but I can’t tell you too much about it. But, it’s big studio, big budget. It’s very interesting. But unfortunately, he [Hessler] passed away a couple of years ago. But in memory of our relationship, I’ll definitely make this big budget movie,” said Kosugi.

Kosugi then explained that the movie will feature practical action with no computer generated special effects: “Nowadays, everything is CG. That’s why my next movie – with my son and myself – will be very good. The main fighting sequence won’t have CG at all. Great fighting sequence. We can show my skill and my son’s skill.”

He continued, ”This original screenplay I wrote with Gordon Hessler about 10 years ago. And from there – I scratch here and there – putting it together. And finally, at the end of this year, the book is coming out. We’re going to shoot in Japan, and in Los Angeles, California. I am the main guy and my son. Not Kane. My second boy, Shane. He’ll be the lead. And I’ll be director, producer, actor, choreographer and writer.”

As children, both Kane (Ninja Warrior, Tekken 2) and Shane Kosugi (Kage, Ninja Warrior) appeared in most of Kosugi’s 1980s output, including Revenge of the Ninja, 9 Deaths of the Ninja, Pray for Death and Black Eagle.

We’ll keep you updated on Kosugi’s upcoming book and movie as we hear more. Until then, be sure to catch Parts I and II of Kosugi’s full interview (cleverly titled Sho and Tell) in Arrow Video’s Blu-ray release for Pray for Death and Rage of Honor, which hits on March 15th – both are available at Amazon.com.

JCVD to stream on Amazon as ‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’

Posted: 24 Feb 2016 12:00 AM PST

"Welcome to the Jungle" Japanese Theatrical Poster

"Welcome to the Jungle" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Scott Free Productions – a company founded by brothers Ridley (Alien) and the late Tony Scott (True Romance) – has developed an Amazon original series for Jean-Claude Van Damme (Pound of Flesh) titled Jean Claude Van Johnson, a comedy that’s along the lines of Van Damme’s semi-reality themed JCVD (2008).

According to THR, Jean-Claude Van Johnson will star Van Damme as a version of himself — a famous actor and martial-arts pro who comes out of retirement to resume his alter-ego: an undercover private contractor by the name of Jean-Claude Van Johnson. The comedy-action thriller will see Johnson’s cover as the lead role in a reimagined action film version of Huckleberry Finn that lands him back in the midst of the danger he secretly always craves. It also brings him back in the orbit of Vanessa, his fellow operative and the love of his life that got away.

Ridley Scott says Jean Claude Van Johnson will “show the martial arts and film star in a new light that would surprise fans.” Dave Callaham, producer of the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot, serves as both writer and executive producer of the series. Shooting for Jean Claude Van Johnson begins in May.

This isn’t the first time Van Damme is visiting television and comedy. In 2011 came Jean-Claude Van Damme: Behind Closed Doors, a 2011 Fly on the wall-style reality show that aired on United Kingdom’s ITV4. In 2013, the martial arts star successfully showcased his comedy chops in Welcome to the Jungle.

Other Van Damme projects supposedly in the works include Antwerp Heist, The Penrose Affair and The Tower. His long-awaited, unreleased Eagle Path (aka Full Love) is rumored to be finally getting a release this year.

We’ll keep you updated on Jean Claude Van Johnson as we hear more!

New action packed footage from ‘Kickboxer: Vengeance’!

Posted: 24 Feb 2016 12:00 AM PST

"Kickboxer: Vengeance" Teaser Poster

"Kickboxer: Vengeance" Teaser Poster

Radar Pictures’ highly-actipated reboot of 1989′s Kickboxer, titled Kickboxer: Vengeance, will finally be hitting the big screen this year. The upcoming film is directed by John Stockwell (In the Blood) and written by Jim McGrath (1990′s Elvis TV series) and Dimitri Logothetis (Wings of the Dragon).

Newcomer Alain Moussi (click here to read our interview with him) takes the lead role of Kurt Sloan (previously played by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the original).

Other stars include WWE star Dave Bautista (The Man with the Iron Fists), UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre (Captain America: The Winter Soldier), Gina Carano (Haywire), Darren Shahlavi (Ip Man 2), Jean-Claude Van Damme (Kickboxer), T.J. Storm (Punisher: War Zone), Matthew Ziff (The Martial Arts Kid) and Sara Malakul Lane.

Martial arts star Tony Jaa (Skin Trade) was attached, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Also attached was Scott Adkins (Zero Tolerance, Wolf Warrior), who declined the role of  David after realizing how small his role would be. Both of their roles were replaced by Van Damme and the late Darren Shahlavi, respectively.

Kickboxer: Vengeance tells the story of David and Kurt Sloan, the descendants of a well-known Venice, Calif., fighting dynasty. When David wins the Karate World Championship, a promoter lures him to Hong Kong, despite his brother’s protestations that the man is a crook. When Kurt travels to Thailand to meet his brother, he discovers he has died, and seeks his revenge. The film is scheduled to be released early next year.

Media: Official still, which has Dave Bautista (Spectre) as Tong Po, double wielding swords. | Click here to see 12 official stills. | Photo featuring Moussi vs. Bautista and fists of glass! | First teaser trailer.

Updates: In case you missed it, check out a film montage that has various scenes from different movies, including many from Kickboxer: Vengeance!

Kingdom of Blood | aka The Four III | DVD (Lionsgate)

Posted: 23 Feb 2016 12:00 AM PST

Kingdom of Blood aka The Four III | DVD (Lionsgate)

Kingdom of Blood aka The Four III | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2016

Lionsgate presents the DVD for Gordon Chan’s Kingdom of Blood (aka The Four III)… once again, retitled by the studio, just as they did with Lawless Kingdom (aka The Four II).

Explosive hand-to-hand battles and the dazzling spectacles of ancient China bring to life this thrilling epic saga. Follow Emotionless, Coldblood, Iron Hands, and Life Snatcher as they work to save the empire. Kingdom of Blood stars Chao Deng, Yifei Liu, Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Collin Cho and Ronald Cheng. | Watch the trailer.

Stay tuned for pre-order information

Sammo Hung, Yasuaki Kurata and Vincent Zhao gear up for Gordon Chan’s ‘God of War’

Posted: 23 Feb 2016 12:00 AM PST

"God of War" Chinese Teaser Poster

"God of War" Chinese Teaser Poster

Fresh from finishing The Four trilogy, Gordon Chan (Thunderbolt) is putting finishing touches his next movie in China, a period piece entitled God of War.

Details on the plot are pretty thin on the ground right now, but the big news is that the movie will star Sammo Hung (14 Blades) and Yasuaki Kurata (Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen) – their first time to share the screen together since Millionaire’s Express 30 years ago.

God of War also stars Vincent Zhao (The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom, Wu Dang).

Stay tuned for more updates. Until then, check out the film’s first poster!

Deal on Fire! Bangkok Revenge | Blu-ray | Only $6.77 – Expires soon!

Posted: 22 Feb 2016 12:00 AM PST

Bangkok Revenge Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Bangkok Revenge Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Bangkok Revenge (aka Bangkok Renaissance), starring John Foo (Tekken), the star of the upcoming Rush Hour TV series.

Manit (Foo) was only ten years old when they killed his parents. They should have killed him, too. Rescued from death by a master of Muay Thai boxing, Manit has spent his life training to be a killing machine. It’s 20 years later, and he’s coming for them all. With fists, feet, and bloody vengeance, he’s going to make them wish they were dead already.

Order Bangkok Revenge from Amazon.com today!

Shaw Brothers legend Kara Hui back in action as ‘Mrs K’

Posted: 02 Feb 2016 12:00 AM PST

"My Young Auntie" Chinese Theatrical Poster

"My Young Auntie" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Kara Hui (Wu Xia), the martial arts icon famous for appearing in Shaw Brothers films like My Young Auntie (1980) and Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1983), is currently putting finishing touches on Ho Yuhang’s Mrs K, an upcoming Malaysia-Hong Kong co-production.

Mrs K is a story of a woman (Hui) who gives everything that she has to protect her husband and daughter when enemies from her past come hunting her.

Mrs K also stars Simon Yam (SPL II), Wu Bai (Time and Tide), Siow Li Xuan, Fruit Chan (My Lucky Stars), Kirk Wong (Taking Manhattan) and Malaysia’s Faizal Hussein (GK3: The Movie) and Dain Said (Bunohan: Return to Murder).

Update: First piece (click here) of marketing material from the film (via AFS).
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