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- Lee Jung-Jae is a martial arts star forced to fight in ‘Big Match’
- Universal picks up Wong Fei-hung flick ‘Rise of the Legend’
- Zhang Yimou prepares for action blockbuster ‘Great Wall’
- Here’s your first look at the world of ‘Jurassic World’
- Deal on Fire! Hero | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!
- New international posters for Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Hercules’
- Trailer for ‘Ninja Turtles’ historical documentary ‘Turtle Power’
- Green Ice | DVD (Scorpion Releasing)
- Sorceress | Blu-ray & DVD (Kino International)
| Lee Jung-Jae is a martial arts star forced to fight in ‘Big Match’ Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:32 AM PDT  "The Thieves" Lee Jung-Jae Teaser Poster Releasing later this year is Big Match, a South Korean martial arts flick from director Choi Ho (Bloody Tie). The film stars Lee Jung-Jae (The Thieves), Shin Ha-Kyun (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance), Lee Sung-Min (The Unjust) and BoA (Girls on Top). Here’s the first photo from Big Match, courtesy of filmsmash. Plot from asianwiki: Choi Ik-Ho (Lee Jung-Jae) is a martial arts star with talent for action and humor. But one day, he is framed for murder. Ace (Shin Ha-Kyun ) is a game planner, who makes a game for the Korean upper class. He is a villain who makes a city into a big gameboard through technology. Ace and Choi Ik-Ho become adversaries as Choi Ik-Ho jumps into the game to save his brother. Big Match is set to be released domestically in the 2nd half of 2014. - Thanks to Albert V |
| Universal picks up Wong Fei-hung flick ‘Rise of the Legend’ Posted: 12 Jun 2014 01:14 AM PDT  "Rise of the Legend" Promotional Poster A Chinese martial arts film called Rise of the Legend, is currently in production. Roy Chow (Nightfall) is directing and Christine To, who co-wrote Jet Li’s Fearless and Vincent Zhao’s True Legend, is listed as a scriptwriter. Rise of the Legend will reportedly focus on a younger rendition of real-life folk hero, Wong Fei-hung, played by Eddie Peng (Tai Chi 0). Throughout many decades in Chinese cinema, Wong Fei-hung – martial artist, physician and revolutionary - has been portrayed by various stars: Kwan Tak-hing played him in dozens of films between 1940 and 1980; Gordon Liu played him in 1976′s Challenge of the Masters and 1981′s Martial Club; Jackie Chan played him Drunken Master & Drunken Master 2; and both Jet Li and Vincent Zhao played him in the Once Upon A Time In China series from 1991-1997. Updates: Two Hong Kong legends have signed on to the film! None other than Sammo Hung (Pedicap Driver) will portray Wong Fei-hung’s mentor, while Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs) will handle action choreography. We’ve got your first look at Eddie Peng in the role of Wong Fei-hung, as well as news that Hollywood actor Byron Mann (Ryu in the 90′s Street Fighter movie) will have a role in the picture. | Promotional image from Rise of a Legend has been released, courtesy of Chinatimes.com. BREAKING NEWS: According to Deadline, Universal Pictures International will co-produce Rise of the Legend. They have also acquired all international rights, including North America and excluding Asia. Also, here’s a recent promotional poster. – Thanks to Film Combat Syndicate |
| Zhang Yimou prepares for action blockbuster ‘Great Wall’ Posted: 12 Jun 2014 01:10 AM PDT  "House of Flying Daggers" Chinese Theatrical Poster Acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of the Flying Daggers) is preparing to direct Great Wall, a 15th century period flick revolving around the origin and construction of the Great Wall of China. For those expecting a bland historic lesson, think again. Great Wall is being described as a “fantasy epic,” as well as an “action blockbuster” by Zhang himself. According to Variety, this is what Zhang had to say about Great Wall: "It is an action blockbuster…The story is very important, and I have to do a lot of preparation for the various cultural elements in the film. Then comes the visual effects and action, which I like a lot. It's very different from my last film." As of now, no cast or shoot dates have been announced, but as soon as we fetch details, we’ll be sure to fill you in! |
| Here’s your first look at the world of ‘Jurassic World’ Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:12 AM PDT  "Jurassic World" Promotional Poster THE MOVIE: The fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise is titled Jurassic World. Directing the film will be Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed). There are no plot details, but the film has a release date for June 12, 2015. So far, the cast includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins and Irrfan Khan. Chances are his script will bear no resemblance to an earlier one from The Departed‘s Willian Monahan that floated around the web back in 2007. That draft had a soldier of fortune returning to Jurassic Park with the help of some genetically engineered mini-T-Rexes who obeyed his commands like domesticated dogs. We’re not even making this up! Updates: Nothing ground-breaking but Spielberg has confirmed he will be producing JPIV rather than directing it. He also says it’s too soon to discuss the project. | HitFix relays word that Universal has assigned Rise of the Planet Apes screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver to work on the screenplay. Universal has announced June 12, 2015 as the official release for Jurassic Park 4, which is officially titled Jurassic World. Also, be sure and watch the “pitch” video. | Deadline reports that Universal is in negotiations with Josh Brolin (Oldboy) to join Jurassic World. | Deadline reports that Vincent D'Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket) will be the film’s main villain. | AICN has some concept art for what the brand new and fully operational Jurassic Park may look like. Sorry – no more cool jeeps, JP fans! BREAKING NEWS: Here’s a new pack of cast photos, featuring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Robinson and Ty Simpkins, courtesy of Collider. |
| Deal on Fire! Hero | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon! Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:00 AM PDT  "Hero" Blu-ray Cover Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Zhang Yimou’s 2002 wuxia film Hero, which stars Jet Li (Flying Swords of Dragon Gate), Tony Leung (Bullet in the Head), Maggie Cheung (Police Story), Chen Daoming (Infernal Affairs 3), Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Donnie Yen (Special ID). Hero revolves around a nameless soldier (Li), who embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. The film features fight choreography by the legendary Tony Ching Siu Tung (Duel to the Death). Be sure to read our reviews for Hero. Order Hero from Amazon.com today! |
| New international posters for Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Hercules’ Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:00 AM PDT  "Hercules" International Theatrical Poster THE MOVIE: Having enduring his legendary twelve labors, Hercules (Dwayne Johnson), the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. Opening on July 25, 2014 is Hercules (aka Hercules: The Thracian Wars), directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour). In addition to Dwayne Johnson as Hercules, the upcoming film also stars John Hurt, Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane, Joseph Fiennes, Rebecca Ferguson, Peter Mullan and Irina Shayk. Watch the first trailer. Updates: First trailer. | First clip. | Second trailer. BREAKING NEWS: Two new international posters: 1 | 2 – Thanks to impa. |
| Trailer for ‘Ninja Turtles’ historical documentary ‘Turtle Power’ Posted: 11 Jun 2014 06:59 PM PDT  "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Japanese Theatrical Poster Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an upcoming documentary that explores how a bizarre idea went from independent comic book to a global sensation that included cartoons, live-action films, video games and toys. Written and directed by Randall Lobb, Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja, features interviews with the creators and the affiliates who were there from day one. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael by catching it on DVD and Digital HD on August 12, 2014. Until then, don’t miss the trailer. |
| Green Ice | DVD (Scorpion Releasing) Posted: 11 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT  Green Ice | DVD (Scorpion Releasing) RELEASE DATE: August 5, 2014 Scorpion Releasing presents the DVD for 1981′s Green Ice, directed by Ernest Day (1978′s The Professionals TV series). An electronics engineer (Ryan O’Neal) and his gal pal (Anne Archer) travel to South America, where they become involved in a plot to rob an emerald smuggler (Omar Sharif) of his fortune. Green Ice features a title sequence by Maurice Binder, the creative genius responsible for most of the James Bond titles sequences. In fact, check out its similarity on youtube. I’m surprised EON didn’t give him sh*t about it! Pre-order Green Ice on Amazon.com today. |
| Sorceress | Blu-ray & DVD (Kino International) Posted: 11 Jun 2014 03:01 AM PDT  Sorceress | Blu-ray & DVD (Kino International) RELEASE DATE: August 19, 2014 Kino International presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1982′s Sorceress, directed by Jack Hill (Foxy Brown, The Big Bird Cage). With its gratuitous nudity, hilarious dialogue, abundant special effects, and a thrilling score from future Oscar-winning A-list composer James Horner (Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Titanic), Sorceress is a fine piece of entertaining schlock. Definitely one of the most wackiest titles of the 80s barbarian film trend, made famous by 1982′s Conan the Barbarian. Watch the trailer. Pre-order Sorceress from Amazon.com today! |
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