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Patrick Hughes reveals his ideas for ‘The Raid’ remake

Posted: 16 Apr 2014 12:44 AM PDT

"The Raid" Theatrical Poster

"The Raid" Theatrical Poster

Director Patrick Hughes, who is currently putting finishing touches on The Expendables 3, is set to remake the 2011 Indonesian action film, The Raid. However, if you’re expecting the remake to include the cutting edge martial arts choreography showcased in the original, you might be disappointed.

According to Variety: “While the film may not have the same martial art fighting styles included in this film, Hughes' background with heavy action should  should satisfy both fans of the originals and auds not familiar with the original films.”

Interestingly enough, while starting production on The Expendables 3 last year, Sylvester Stallone tweeted: "We believe we can do better than the The Raid, which was an excellent film… Raising the bar…"

Gareth Evans, the director of The Raid, commented on Stallone’s tweet in our recent interview with him. Here’s what he had to say: “I prefer to focus on the fact that he praised the film and by singling it out as something he wants to compete with is a major compliment to what we achieved with so little. Sure it's possible they will succeed, likewise we're setting out to top the first film with The Raid 2 – and watching the edit, I think we have. None of this is nor should be a competition between filmmakers – when I go out and watch an action movie I hope it's well made, entertaining and also inspiring to give us ideas on how we can improve our own game. I wish them and anyone else out there making an action film every success, I know personally how f–king hard it is to make these films. So yeah, it's all good spirited.”

According to The Wrap, Chris and Liam Hemsworth are being eyed for the remake. | For the remake, Hughes has the best wingmen money can buy: Gareth Evans, the director of the original, will serve as executive producer; and its stars and key martial arts choreographers, Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian, will be staging the hand-to-hand action

In a recent interview with Crave, Gareth Evans shared his ideas on the remake: “Me on a personal level, I'd fucking love to see them put Scott Adkins in there. I'm just going to say that right off because I just think he's great and I've wanted to work with him before. For him to be able to get a real, good fucking solid role like that in a studio film where it's all about gearing up towards martial arts, something that he's fully capable of, it'd be great. Michael Jai White would be great as well, all these guys. I could geek out about all the guys I want to see in these films and hopefully they get a chance.”

BREAKING NEWS: Director Patrick Hughes has opened up about "his take" on his upcoming The Raid remake: “The thing that blew my mind with that film was the aesthetics and the fight sequences but also the simplicity of the premise, and there’s so much you can do with that. So our take on it is really interesting and I feel like if anything what I want to do is elevate the emotional aspect of it…". In addition, Hughes also talks about the remake's premise, which will follow a DEA task team that goes on secret Navy SEAL-style missions who work across borders. – Thanks to Comingsoon.net and Film Combat Syndicate

Clint Eastwood and Jack Nicholson in an ‘Expendables’ movie?

Posted: 16 Apr 2014 12:40 AM PDT

"The Enforcer" Japanese Theatrical Poster

"The Enforcer" Japanese Theatrical Poster

With The Expendables 3 exploding onto screen this August 15th 2014, we decided to get going on updates regarding talent (actors, directors, writers, etc.) that have reportedly been approached or have stated interest in appearing in The Expendables 4 or any future installment of the popular action franchise:

Updates: Jean-Claude Van Damme chatted with Expendables Premiere about The Expendables 4. Van Damme openly states that he’s interested, but that it’s ultimately up to Sylvester Stallone if it happens.

Here’s his exact words: “Dear Trevor and the Expendables Premiere fans, I had a great time shooting The Expendables 2 with Mr. Stallone and other big action stars. Mr. Stallone is an inventive man. He may even create a stronger character than Claude Vilain, the twin brother of Jean Vilain. Some fans ask me if the next Vilain – if there's next– is going to be a good or a bad guy. I would leave it to Mr. Stallone to decide, as I trust his way of imagination. Thank you. – JCVD”

Expendables Premiere notes (via sources from slyitalian.com) that Steven Seagal is close to signing on as the main antagonist. According to the article, Sylvester Stallone is trying to convinced producer Avi Lerner to let bygones be bygones (apparently, Seagal and Lerner had a business disagreement and they haven’t been in good terms ever since; hence, Seagal’s lack of participitation The Expendables 2 or 3). In Addition, Stallone and Lerner will try to convince Jackie Chan to participate in a minor role, hoping that the Chinese actor will put aside his big ego. This is all definitely rumor material, but you never know!

In a recent interview with Shortlist.com (via Expendables Premiere), Pierce Brosnan said: “The offer has come in for the next Expendables. I just worked over in Bulgaria with Avi Lerner who makes them. He said ‘Would you like to be in The Expendables? I’d love to have you’, and I said ‘Why not?’. So we’ll see.” The former James Bond actor added: ”I have no idea which one it would be, I just said ‘Yes’. It could be Expendables 7!”

Updates: According to a Collider interview with Stallone, both Clint Eastwood and Jack Nicholson were both considered: "Well, you know Clint is so involved with what he's doing, so that's kind of a pipe dream. I was going to go up to Jack Nicholson and we just got there a little too late cause actually he had said he might be interested in it, so there are still interesting avenues out there. I want to get, if possible, the most unique actors from the past and just put 'em on there once and for all, if we can. It just seems like an interesting quest to do that, because I don't know if it's ever going to happen again; we're certainly not getting any younger. So we're very lucky and we're going to keep going, and it doesn't automatically mean you have to be an action guy."

First teaser poster for Denzel Washington’s ‘The Equalizer’

Posted: 16 Apr 2014 12:00 AM PDT

"The Equalizer" Teaser Poster

"The Equalizer" Teaser Poster

The Equalizer will be loosely based on the 1980′s TV show about a sophisticated former government agent (Edward Woodward) atoning for the sins of his past by righting the wrongs of a flawed legal system.

The script is by Richard Wenk, who is known for penning The Expendables 2, The Mechanic and 16 Blocks. Production for The Equalizer begins late spring 2013, which means a 2014 release date.

Updates: AICN reports that Nicolas Winding Refn has backed out of directing the film. Apparently his deal with the studio fell apart at the last minute | It looks like The Equalizer is back on, this time with Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) in the director’s chair.

Looks like Rupert Wyatt is no longer connected to The Equalizer. Deadline reports that a scheduling conflict forced Wyatt to drop out of the director's chair. Training Day’s Antoine Fuqua is now firmly set to direct. | Collider reports that Carrie’s Chloe Grace Moretz has landed the female lead opposite Denzel Washington.

BREAKING NEWS: The first teaser poster is here.
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