Christopher Mintz-Plasse Buys His Villains In A New Red-Band Clip From KICK-ASS 2

Universal Photographs is set to theatrically release Kick-Ass two in two weeks. So this week, we have five new clips from Yahoo! Movies, plus an extended red-band NSFW clip from the film to get fans in on the story. The clips feature Aaron Taylor-Johnson reprising his function from the hit 2010 film as the title character, along with actress Chloë Moretz returning to slaughter her share of baddies as Hit Girl. We also see actors Christopher Mintz-Plasse and John Leguizamo, in addition to Clark Duke, Jim Carrey and actor Morris Chestnut. Numerous MMA pro-fighters also had a guest look on the set of the film, including Chuck Liddell and Jason Radcliffe.

SYNOPSIS:

Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent worldwide hit: ‘Kick-Ass two.’ Following Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-produced masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can stop their annihilation. When we final saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they had been trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to commence the world’s initial superhero team with Mindy.

Sadly, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-college mean girls on her personal. With no one particular left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they begin to make a genuine distinction on the streets, the world’s initial super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one particular problem with his scheme: If you mess with one particular member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.

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Is AGE OF WUSHU Getting A Movie?

AGE OF WUSHU Game Trailer

It is been a lengthy, extended, extended time given that my hands have touched a video game of any type. But I constantly enjoyed them when I was much younger, especially the usual favorites like Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, the very first 3 Marvel vs. Capcom installments, etc. That said, anytime these types of games end up with a film deal, there are always fair opinions on them, but it really is usually exciting to see how somebody applies their creativity in bringing that level of fantasy to a cinema platform, no matter whether it takes a live-action approach, or if it makes use of a CGI-based approach similar to that of director Youichi Mori's 2011 epic fighting thriller, Tekken: Blood Vengeance.

At any price, opinions or not, the trend continues with films like Spy Hunter, Assassin's Creed, Mortal Kombat and the next Resident Evil chapter on the way. And joining that list, is another game I'm not practically familiar with called Age Of Wushu.

The game orginally took five years to create ahead of its launch in China beneath its original title, The Age Of Wulin. In April of this year, the game at some point made its way to America under its new title, courtesy of Snail Games USA.

Age Of Wushu is described as an intricate, Wuxia-style huge multiplayer web game set in China throughout the 15th century below the Ming Dynasty exactly where players can choose a character to develop in between a single of eight schools, and one of 17 life professions on which to survive and thrive ranging anywhere from caligrapher to herbalist and poison maker. But not for absolutely nothing, as Hero Complicated describes it, "it nonetheless comes down to the fighting."

The folks over at Flesh Eating Zipper acquired a statement from the founder and chairman of Snail Games USA, Shi Hai, who spoke extremely of the most current move for the game as it inches its way toward the massive screen. "The Age of Wushu game appears and plays like a key martial arts motion picture so bringing the house to movie screens is a logical evolution,” he says. “Our objective has usually been for the home to attain the widest audience so evolving to a feature film and expanding the expertise to consoles and mobile devices continues our plan."

If that is the case, then I'm already sold. But what is much more compelling is the film's use of Jet Li's likeness in the game. Even though that could not necessarily imply a starring function for the newly somewhat-retired actor, ideal identified for high-profile martial arts action classic films like the As soon as Upon A Time In China film series, Fist Of Legend, Black Mask, Lethal Weapon four, Kiss Of The Dragon, Unleashed (a.k.a. Danny The Dog), Fearless, The Forbidden Kingdom, both installments of The Expendables so far, and the high-wired buddy cop action flick, Badges Of Fury. But that does not necessarily mean he won't play some type of an active function, becoming the game's spokesperson.

Anyway, all hype aside, if we see much more headlines about this home and interest remains for the folks at Snail Games USA it will be protected to say this film will sooner or later come about. But what do you consider?

Query 1: Are you searching forward to Age Of Wushu on film?

Question two: If so, do you favor live-action or a CG animated function?

Question 3: Who would you like to see cast for a prospective reside-action version for the film?

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Well Go Delivers Its New Trailer For The US Release Of DRUG WAR

Director Johnnie To's latest crime thriller, Drug War, is set to hit choose screens this summer season, with Nicely Go USA and Variance teaming up to premiere the film in New York, Los Angeles and Canada between July 26 and August 9. The film, starring Louis Koo as a drug lord who is forced to go undercover to assist police finish a major cocaine ring, was a box workplace accomplishment back in April and was a major seller at the European Film Marketplace earlier this year, so I am inclined to think this film is fairly excellent. But, I digress, and will wait for its release to judge for myself.

The film also stars Sun Honglei, Wallace Chung, Guangjie Li, Michelle Ye, Xiao Cong, Yin Zhusheng, Gao Yunxiang, Crystal Huang, Wang Siya and Siu Fai Cheung.

SYNOPSIS:

Manufacturing just fifty grams of meth in China will earn you a death sentence, and Timmy Choi (Louis Koo) has manufactured tons of it. After a violent lab accident, he's in the custody of Captain Zhang (Sun Honglei), and now he has only one opportunity to stay away from execution: turn informant and support Zhang's undercover team take down the powerful cartel he's been cooking for.  But as the uneasy allies are forced to compress months of police work into just 72 sleepless hours, the increasingly desperate police are speedily stretched previous their limits.  As things spin wildly out of manage, the line among duty and recklessness is blurred, and it becomes unclear whether the cop or the criminal really has the upper hand.

Lengthy regarded the master of the Hong Kong crime thriller, Johnnie To's very first mainland production eschews "two guns at when" mayhem in favor of atmosphere and a tightly-wound plot punctuated with impeccably choreographed bursts of violence, making DRUG WAR an intricate puzzle box of a film that ignited a firestorm of controversy in its homeland.

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New Set Photos From A CERTAIN JUSTICE Are Now Online

New set photographs are emerging from the set of the set of martial arts action star Cung Le's newest film, A Particular Justice, which is set for a 2014 release. The film is written and directed by James Coyne, and co-directed by Giorgio Serafini, who credits also include the 2010 Wesley Snipes actioner, Game Of Death, and the upcoming action image, Blood Of Redemption.

Cung Le directed the action sequences along with fight choreographer and co-star Scott Sheeley and guest fight choreographer Jimmy Lui. Le also served as one particular of the film's producers along with co-star, legendary action hero Dolph Lundgren. Actress Brianna Evigan, and actors Vinnie Jones, Giannin Capaldi, James C. Burns and Jonathan Kowalsky also round out the cast.

Hype about the film originally began in 2009 in an exclusive interview hosted by Rama's Screen where Le, in promotion of the sci-fi horror, Pandorum, and the live-action adaptation of the Namco fighting game, Tekken. Describing it as a cross between Rambo: Very first Blood and No Nation For Old Men, Le discussed his excitement for the project, also saying "...Subsequent to PANDORUM, it is a one particular-two punch, it’s either Certain JUSTICE or PANDORUM that caught my focus when I read it, I could not put the script down, I was like ‘I want to do this’. The script was written for me, my manager manages the writer, I can not wait til that project gets going.".

Check out the images obtainable beneath the jump, and keep tuned for a synopsis, trailers and release dates. And really feel cost-free to stick to Cung Le on Facebook, Twitter and IMDb to maintain up with the film.

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Film Of The Week: THE LONE RANGER (2013)

SYNOPSIS:

The Lone Ranger rides once again with this big-price range Walt Disney Images production starring Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as the famed gunman. The story centers on Tonto's recollection of the adventures that found lawman John Reid transformed into The Lone Ranger, legendary hero of the Old West.

I did not grow up watching a lot of Westerns, but I am familar with the genre in my personal years as a film follower. So, in coming out of producer/director Gore Verbinski's newest film, The Lone Ranger, I was not also familiar with the original source material, but I liked it. The film has its very good and undesirable moments, some stale moments that leave you waiting to want a lot more, and some moments exactly where it certainly counted to remain for the finale.

Gore applies his usual penchant for comedic high jinx and spectacular stunts, such is what he is identified for largely in his Pirates Of The Caribbean film series. Accordingly, his pivotal choice for actor/co-executive producer Johnny Depp to play the function of eccentric commanche warrior, Tonto, serves the film effectively, as Depp is able to naturally transform himself into bigger-than-life roles, something he has established throughout his entire film profession. Armie Hammer plays the title character and center of Tonto's narration, John Reed, a studious prosecutor who arrives back property and is all of a sudden deputized by his ranger brother, Dan, only to be presumed dead and then reincarnated as the Lone Ranger after witnessing his death and that of his fellow rangers at the hands of a carnivorous, psychotic fugitive and his posse. William Fichtner was wonderful as the second lead villain alongside the film's principal antagonist, which I am keeping a mystery. And contemplating that Fichtner is a quite damn excellent actor, I am peculiarly intrigued by what lies ahead in his upcoming part in Jonathan Liebesman's "Eric Sachs" rendition of Shredder in next year's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. (I will save that subject for another day.)

In the grand scheme of issues, there have been some very goofy parts of the film that had me shaking my head. Of course, I lend that to the film's comedy element, which I largely credit on the element of Johnny Depp, and the venerable, agile and hilariously charming "spirit" horse (later named "Silver", of course), that appears upon Reed's return from the "other" side. There are some very poignant moments throughout the film as nicely, some of which incorporate flashback sequences highlighting Tonto's younger-self and how he came to be, and other scenes focused on characters John and his brother's wife and son, Rebecca and Danny, played by actress Ruth Wilson and actor Bryant Prince. I also enjoyed some of the moments amongst John and Tonto, whose albeit reluctant partnership with each and every other starts largely as any action adventure would among two heroes with conflicting philosophies, and later evolving as they find out to rely on every other to bring law and justice, and in the end, vengeance to criminals the only way they eventually can. Some film critics and viewers have their opinions about how the two heroes had been handled by Verbinski and co. in this interpretation of the story, which is actually a single of a handful of. At any rate though, for what its worth, Depp's try to "reinvent the connection" was a achievement.

The Lone Ranger brings a good, adventurous and entertaining film to audiences, and if you are a hardcore fan and this overview offers you nothing at all else, then hopefully the climatic use of Giaochino Rossini's finale to the William Inform Overture in Hans Zimmer's score will make it worth your although. It is unfortunate, even though, that the film is not doing as very good as 1 might hope for sequels' sake, but I grant that some viewers had their personal expectations. But bear in mind, this is not exactly Unforgiven or Open Variety, or even 3:10 To Yuma-naturally entirely various films compared to this one from Disney, so if you go to see this film, do not look for something quick of a straightforward, entertaining family members Western that introduces as classic, iconic film, tv and radio character of the final century. And I definitely advise it if a family members film with some action is more your speed. If not even though, then I do advise waiting for it on digital or DVD release if you are nonetheless interested.

To study my most recent interview with 1 of the stuntwomen from the film, actress Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez, click Right here.

The Lone Ranger is directed by Gore Verbinski, and stars Armie Hammer, Johnny Depp, William Fichtner, Tom Wilkinson, Ruth Wilson, James Badge Dale, Helena Bonham Carter and Barry Pepper. The film is written by Justin Haythe, Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio and is created by Walt Disney Photographs and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.

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SDCC 2013: A World Of Hurt Awaits In The Extended Red Band Trailer For KICK-ASS 2

Director Jeff Wadlow may most likely be the appropriate guy to have involved behind the scenes as writer and director of the newly announced X-Force film. Getting applied his craft to Mark Millar's popular comic book franchise to the huge screen sequel coming August 16, 2013, the film will undoubtedly set up a prerequisite to what comic book movie fans will appear forward to in the years ahead. And if the new Red-Band trailer that debuted for Friday's events at Comic-Con teaches you absolutely nothing else, it will teach you just that.

Believe of it this way: If Wadlow is capable to level up the quantity of brutal R-rated comicbook violence and foul language caused by Cholë Moretz as Hit Girl, think about what he could do for the fortunate actor who gets to play Deadpool in the X-Force film.

Which reminds me...exactly where is Tim Miller when you require him?

Kick-Ass 2 stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, along with Chloë Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Jim Carrey. Donald Faison, John Leguizamo, Olga Kurkulina, Morris Chestnut and Tom Knight round out the cast.

SYNOPSIS:

Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the adhere to-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: ‘Kick-Ass two.’ Soon after Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-created masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can avert their annihilation. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they had been attempting to reside as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to commence the world’s very first superhero team with Mindy.

Sadly, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her personal. With no one particular left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they commence to make a actual distinction on the streets, the world’s initial super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one particular member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.

SDCC 2013: A World Of Hurt Awaits In The Extended Red Band Trailer For KICK-ASS 2
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Koichi Sakamoto Brings Sexy Back Into Action With 009-1: THE END OF THE BEGINNING

I don't forget a much younger Koichi Sakamoto that just focused primarily on Tokusatsu and bringing Japanese superheroes to life on the big screen. Certain, those days are nonetheless right here as he has been functioning on the set of Super Megaforce. But after following up with Travelers: Dimension Police, it appears that the man discovered one thing worth sticking to.

According to an post written over at Henshin Justice Unlimted, interpreted from a piece more than at Eiga.com, Sakamoto is back working on one more sexy science fiction martial arts action adventure named 009-1: The End Of The Starting. The film will star a list of heralded tokusatsu actors and actresses which includes Mayuko Iwasa in the lead, along with Minehiro Kinomoto, Mao Ichimichi, Nao Nagasawa, Shizuka Midorikawa, Naoto Takenaka, Aya Sugimoto, Kazutoshi Yokoyama, Tsukui Minami and Hirotaro Honda.

Originally developed in 1967 by famous late manga author Shotaro Ishinomori, and later adapted for reside-action television and animation in the years to come, the story is centered around Mylene Hoffman, a female cyborg who performs for the all-female Nine Number Group as a secret agent. The home has no affiliation with the 1964 shonen manga, Cyborg 009, despite the fact that some characters make appearances in particular chapters.

The film is not yet in production, but from the looks of factors, it seems we have some promo footage to show how the pending film will appear.

009-1: The End Of The Beginning will make its theatrical premiere on September 7, 2013, with an R-15 rating, commemorating what would have been Ishinomori's 75th birthday in January. Sakamoto's most recent film to hit DVD, Travelers: Dimension Police, will release on August 23.

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Makai Priestesses Battle Evil In GARO GAIDEN: TOUGEN NO FUE

Most of you currently familiar with Tokusatsu have some simple information abour the Japanese tv show, Garo, designed by Keita Amemiya in 2005. The series also consists of miniseries and theatrical installments such as the 2006 release of Byakuya no Maju (Demon Beast Of The White Knight), the 2010 theatrical release of Garo: Red Requiem, and the 2011 spin-off, Kiba Gaiden (Kiba: The Dark Knight).

On July 20, 2013, the story continues with the upcoming release of Garo Gaiden: Tougen no Fue (The Whistle Of The Phantom Peach), a film that was originally announced back in March. In the film series, the story requires place throughout the 2011 story, Soukoku no Maryu (Demon Dragon Of The Blue Cries), about two Makai Priestesses who set out on an adventure to safeguard the mystical whistle of the Phantom Peach. The film stars Yasue Sato, Mary Matsuyama, Masahiro Kuranuki, and Kanji Tsuda. The film is reportedly the initial of the franchise to not function Makai Knights as lead characters.

I'm not too familiar with Garo, though I have observed clips-I am familiar with some anime and tokusatusu shows I have observed Really it was my interview with Mark Musashi in early 2013 that brought the show to my interest, and I hope a single day I can get around to watching these sorts of shows myself. Due to the fact, if there is one particular thing I am always fascinated by when it comes to action cinema, it is how Japanese filmmakers are in a position to translate such anime and manga-oriented fantasy and majesty onto the screen.

At any price, I am really glad to see these types of shows break ground for larger venues. And I look forward to seeing Tougen no Fue when it is released for the rest of the planet to see.

CD Japan also states the tentative release date of the DVD is September 4, 2013.

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Tony Jaa Dines With Michael Jai White & Co.

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Action star Tony Jaa continues to chronicle his time in Metro Atlanta even though filming his Hollywood debut part in director James Wan's upcoming film, Quickly And Furious 7. Aside from recent photo ops with co-stars Jason Statham and his most current pic with lead actor Paul Walker (further down below), Jaa and fellow action film comrade and buddy David Ismalone also took time to mingle with fellow action star, Michael Jai White, who arrived to the state of Georgia a handful of days ago. The gathering took location at at Gio's Chicken Amalfitano, among close friends that also included White's fellow For Greater Or Worse co-star, actor Brad James, and actress, philanthropist and wellness expert, Monica Cabbler.

Tony Jaa & Michael Jai @ Gio's Chicken Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/x41ALSY34X
— Michael Jai White (@MichaelJaiWhite) October 10, 2013

Hanging with the Legends of martial arts cinema!! @MichaelJaiWhite and @tonyjaaofficial the beautiful @MonicaCabbler pic.twitter.com/tk8RzjZeEn
— Brad James (@MrBradJames) October 10, 2013

Aside from this, Quick And Furious fans and fans of action will also be content to to know that fellow stunt coordinator and fight choreographer J.J. Perry, fresh from the set of The Expendables 3, is functioning with Jaa to support suit his screenfighting for Quick And Furious 7, as confirmed by White in a recent tweet response to fan below, which is fairly intriguing. 

@havehopehut A excellent possibility he'll B utilized right .JJ Perry,1 of the worlds very best Stunt Coordinators/choreographers/Martial Artists is onthejob
— Michael Jai White (@MichaelJaiWhite) October 8, 2013

Seeing White at such a close range with Jaa instantaneously drives the fantasy for fans like myself imagining how these two would appear on screen together. And moreover, to see White drop some knowledge on the production shows how fantastic this movie is going to be with all the experience involved not meaning to recommend that White is a element of the franchise (you know how you get, world wide web), but that would definitely be one thing to look forward to.

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Massive names, big stars, massive things taking place by means of such a bustling season...it will be a miracle for any of us to preserve up. Clearly, we have been incorrect about 2013. Simply because 2014 is currently looking to prime our expectations!

Just wait and see. -)

Jaa will star in Quick And Furious 7 along with Walker, actors Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Christopher Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Lucas Black, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, Djimon Hounsou and John Brotherton on July 11, 2014.

NOTE: If you're going to be in the New York City location this November, CityOnFire.com has announced Michael Jai White as 1 of the attendees stopping by this year's very first-annual Urban Action Showcase, a 3 day event starting on November eight. Click the aforementioned link for the announcement and be sure to pay a visit to the official site for much more data.

In the meantime, if you're in Atlanta and you are hungry, attempt Gio's and check out their official site!

Tony Jaa Dines With Michael Jai White & Co.
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Vin Diesel And Tony Jaa Share A Photo-Op On The Set Of FAST AND FURIOUS 7

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We are finding out a little bit a lot more every day with the photographs being shared by Vin Diesel, Tony Jaa and other updates on the upcoming release of Fast And Furious 7. Jaa took to Facebook on Saturday to share probably one particular of the most profession milestone-making photos of his profession, with the franchise's major actor and producer Vin Diesel, wearing a shirt depicting his character, "Dominic Torretto's" most current enterprise venture given that the events in Quick And Furious 6.

This is just a tiny piece to a larger puzzle board that has since final six motion pictures since 2001. And with Jaa on board alongside such a stellar cast, on leading of the economic boost Hollywood seems to be giving Colorado these days, issues are bound to get fairly exciting.

Fast And Furious 7 is directed by James Wan and will release on July 11, 2014, so stay tuned for much more updates. By the way, co-star Michelle Rodriguez says hello:

Vin Diesel And Tony Jaa Share A Photo-Op On The Set Of FAST AND FURIOUS 7
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The UK Gets A Trailer For 47 Ronin

The new UK trailer is up for the Christmas day release of 47 Ronin. The epic feature-length samurai adventure comes in light of actor Keanu Reeves' look in a steady slate of action vehicles with a number of films generating their way to theaters, or home, such as the current digital release of Reeves' directorial debut of Man Of Tai Chi. The actor is also set to make his way to theaters for title function in the new hitman revenge thriller, John Wick, from directors Chad Stahleski and David Leitch, along with co-star Willem Dafoe (Out Of The Furnace).

47 Ronin also stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Rinko Kikuchi and Tadanobu Asano.

Watch the new trailer, courtesy of JoBlo. CLICK Right here FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASE DATES.

SYNOPSIS:

Keanu Reeves tends to make an explosive return to an action-adventure in 47 Ronin. Right after a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their type, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their individuals. Driven from their properties and dispersed across the land, this band of ronin must seek the help of Kai (Reeves)—a half-breed they once rejected—as they fight their way across a savage planet of mythic beasts, shape shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors. 

As this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, he will transform into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity. 

Helmed by director Carl Rinsch (THE Gift), 47 Ronin is made Scott Stuber (TED, IDENTITY THIEF), Pamela Abdy (IDENTITY THIEF, UPCOMING ENDLESS Love) and Eric Mcleod (MR. & MRS. SMITH, AUSTIN POWERS SERIES).

The UK Gets A Trailer For 47 Ronin
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New York Actress CRYSTAL T. WILLIAMS Needs Your Help

I never usually create about issues non-associated to motion pictures on my weblog. Nevertheless, given that the release of the initial teaser for independent filmmaker, actor, martial artist and New Jersey native Franklin Correa's upcoming action suspense thriller, Mistaken, a situation has arisen to which I really feel a responsibilty to engage in.

Nowadays in the course of a private Facebook chat, I briefly met actress and Mistaken co-star Crystal T. Williams, an aspiring actress since the age of thirteen, and has been involved in film given that the age of eighteen. In June, she was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, a fatal illness which is said to be hardly ever detected, and usually in its third stage when it is. A much more precise description of it can be identified Right here.

Since then, Ms. Williams has been fortunate to catch the disease at such an earlier stage and is taking pre-emptive measures to counteract her condition till she can take a bold, special strategy that she believes will grant her a healthier, a lot more natutal, hollistic treatment procedure until she is cured. And that method will only be met at the Intergrative Cancer Therapy Center, a unique facility in Mexico. However, as with all issues medicinal, it comes at quite the hefty price of $ 30,000, so Ms. Williams is presently busy raising as a lot cash as she can.

As it stands, Correa himself will be carrying out his portion leading up to the debut of his next film, such as seeking fundraising efforts from buddies and family in the martial arts community, and nearby newspaper outlets, in addition to a red carpet premiere with 50% of the proceeds going to Ms. Williams's therapy. In the meantime, for much more information on Ms. Williams's condition ans how to make a generous donation, go to her official GoFundMe campaign page, and subscribe to the official Facebook page for Mistaken.

This specific post comes long following a time in my life exactly where I lost a loved ones member to a form of cancer. I was only as close to the predicament as the talk of it among other family members, such as my aunt, whose passing several years ago came at a surprise to us, and a lot more devastingly so to my cousins. Life has since gone on with healing, but as so with the reminder that as lengthy as there is time, there is still a hope that a cure will be imminent for these nevertheless suffering. And in that time, now, it is my private hope that these fundraising efforts for Ms. Willams will be a good results from here on out, as I look forward to hearing higher things of her acting profession for the years ahead.

Share the fundraiser, donate if you can and help save a life.

CLICK Right here to view the 1st teaser for Mistaken if you have not observed it but.

New York Actress CRYSTAL T. WILLIAMS Needs Your Help
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Weapons Clash As One Man Makes The Ultimate Sacrifice For Justice In The New LBP Short INTERPRETATION

Saturday night saw the most current on the internet release of a new shortfilm from the people at LBP Stunts Chicago titled Interpretation. Written, edited, choreographed and directed by independent action filmmaker Emmanuel Manzanares, Interpretation was filmed in early October by way of last Thursday with LBP member, actor and martial arts performer Nate Hitpas who has been featured in a couple of other action packed test fight clips in current weeks in front of the camera, as nicely as behind it.

Also starring is actor and stuntman Mike Fierro who has also been undertaking stuntwork for a number of years, in addition to recently completing function for director Neil Burger's upcoming science fiction action thriller, Divergent alongside Manzanares, who says Fierro has always wanted to attempt to do a fight of his personal. It is with this that Manzanares incorporated an concept he originally had with the chance to share a small bit a lot more of what Fierro can do to contribute to LBP's usual flair for high caliber martial arts choreography and urban action. And from the appears of it, I'd say Fierro's got lots to offer if he continues, how ever which way you select to...well...interpret it.

Check out the complete short film in the embed below where you can also subscribe to the LBP Stunts Chicago official YouTube channel for more riveting and new action-packed content to come.

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Indeed, That Is Vin Diesel's Combat Training Video For FAST AND FURIOUS 7

Actor Vin Diesel took to Facebook on Monday to celebrate acquring fifty million users on Facebook by posting a new video. Especially titled "F7 Combat Coaching", the footage shows the lead actor of Fast And Furious 7 coaching with fellow co-star Tony Jaa and David Ismalone, confirming the context drawn by earlier photos taken by the two within the previous couple of days.

So, we could indeed see Diesel pulling in some moves of his own with Jaa and Ismalone along for the ride. This, plus Statham on the scene with Johnson and Rousey.. like I stated prior to, the expectations are fairly high right here.

Verify it out:

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Admit it...you happen to be kinda liking where this is going, don't you? 

Quickly And Furious 7 opens on July 11, 2014.

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Robots, Mech Suits And Feature Length Potential In J.J. Palomo's Stunning New Sci-Fi Short, K3LOID

Browse the web extended sufficient, and you are going to ultimately come across a lot of amazing gems along the way. But really couple of come with so much gloss and luster as visual director J.J. Palomo's upcoming shortfilm/trailer, K3loid.

Starring Marcos Gonzalez, Leopoldo Palomo and Ana Punset with close to two years in the making, K3loid is set in a dystopian future Russia where artificial intelligence is the regular bearer for war, and mankind's personal concepts becomes the ultimate tool of its imminent demise. The very first trailer aired about a year ago top up to today's news, with the shortfilm currently making headlines and going viral with main production company support for a feature-length production. And not for absolutely nothing either, as with credits as comprehensive as Carl Rinsch's 2010 shortfilm, The Present, in addition to conceptual artwork for District 9 and Avatar, and Rinsch's upcoming release of 47 Ronin, it is no wonder why Palomo's visual effects studio, BLR VFX, is getting so much adore this week.

You'll find far more at the official internet site, and if this masterful footage hasn't come your way yet, please, waste no much more time, and simply press play, following the synopsis.

SYNOPSIS:

In a not too distant future, societies of all countries come to rely on an intricate network of artificial intelligence devices created to bring efficacy to man's life. Yet, man continues to devour himself in useless wars. A sturdy political hierarchy now divides all powers into 3 factions, and A. I. devices quickly achieve ground as efficiency becomes a priority. 

As social revolts develop worse every day, authorities seek ways to manage their citizens. They make a decision to carry out a series of tests that will figure out not only whether or not some critical powers can be transferred to non human entities, but also regardless of whether man is ready to yield those powers. 

The world has turn into a cell for all man and girls, who withstand and endure their lives, rather than living them. Machines may have located a remedy. 

From now on, you are set cost-free... 

Keloid is not about robots, it is about men. Massive Lazy Robot produced this spec film -- much more than two years in the making -- with the purpose of providing totally free reign to the creative aspects of production that a lot of times are so a lot missed throughout profit function. And yes, we enjoyed the ride!

Keloid from BLR_VFX on Vimeo.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, 1st Showing

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New Featurette + Character Images For THE WOLVERINE

We have a new behind the scenes featurette for the upcoming release of the epic comic book action sci-fi thriller, The Wolverine. The featurette discover the "Ronin" aspects of the title character played by actor Hugh Jackman in this, his sixth look as the adamantium clawed superhero who is plunged into a life adrift as an immortal, haunted by his past and forced to do battle with an evil enemy in an epic adventure that will forever alter him.

The film also stars Rila Fukushima, Tao Okamoto, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Hiroyuki Sanada, Brian Tee, Will Yun Lee and Famke Janssen.

Check out the featurette under, as nicely as several new character images for the film, which arrives to North America on July 26, 2013.

SYNOPSIS:

In contemporary day Japan, Wolverine is out of his depth in an unknown world as he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the initial time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality, emerging far more effective than we have ever observed him prior to.

New Featurette + Character Images For THE WOLVERINE
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[UPDATED] A New Clip And Three New Featurettes From THE WOLVERINE

The clips and featurettes keep coming for Twentieth Century Fox's pending July 26 release date for The Wolverine. The newest new clip above functions actor Hugh Jackman as the title character, held captive by the Japanese prior to saving the life of soldier, Yashida, portrayed by actor Ken Yamamura, cast as the younger counterpart of the very same considerably older, bed-ridden character played by actor Hal Yamanouchi.

Three new character featurettes have also been released this week, featuring Logan, along with characters Yukio and Harada, portrayed by actress Rila Fukushima and actor Will Yun-Lee. Feel free of charge to take a look and remain tuned for far more updates as we get closer to the theatrical release.

The Wolverine also stars Svetlana Khodchenkova, Hiroyuki Sanada, Hal Yamanouchi, Tao Okamoto and Brian Tee, and is directed by James Mangold.



SYNOPSIS:

Primarily based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine (Jackman), the most iconic character of the X-Males universe, to contemporary day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world, he will face a host of unexpected and deadly opponents in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the 1st time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality.

"Yukio" by way of IGN



"Harada" by means of Total Film



"Logan"

[UPDATED] A New Clip And Three New Featurettes From THE WOLVERINE
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Donnie Yen Soars Online In The New Teaser For THE MONKEY KING

Not considerably has been mentioned about international action star Donnie Yen's new 3D kung fu adventure, The Monkey King, except for a couple of teaser trailers right here and here, and what's been mentioned in recent interviews this year. Nowadays, Lastly, that all adjustments with a brand new teaser with no dialogue, but it does feature Yen in costume.

The film is Yen's most current project with director Pou-Soi Cheang just before entering their next project, The Master, 1 of two films slated for production under Yen's banner, Superhero Films. The film is the newest of many film, Tv and book adaptations based on the classic writings of Ming dynasty novelist and poet, Wu Cheng'en.

Written by Edmond Wong and the late Kam-Yun Szeto, the film stars Yen along with Chow Yun-Fat, Xia Zi Tong, Aaron Kwok, Joe Chan, Zilin Zhang, Peter Ho, Gigi Leung and Kelly Chen.

The film is at present slated for a Valentines Day 3D release in 2014.





SYNOPSIS:

Sun Wukong, (The Monkey King) is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and getting imprisoned below a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. As a result, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China. This considerably beloved story, is as much a portion of Asian culture as The Iliad and The Odyssey or The Wizard of Oz are to the West. This very first installment in a trilogy of live action three-D movies is actually a prequel to The Journey To The West, the considerably told story of the Monkey Kings adventures on the road to India. The Monkey King: Havoc In The Heavenly Palace will be released in the U.S. as The Monkey King. The 1st movie is the origins story -- starting with the birth of Sun Wukong and ending with his imprisonment for his crimes below the 5-Peaked Mountain. Along the way he acquires incredible powers, battling the armies of the gods and the armies of the demons to discover his rightful place in the Heavens. It is a classic story of the scorned underdog who acquires great skills but utilizes them recklessly and eventually must pay a massive cost to locate redemption. The Monkey King captures the drama, beauty, humor and great action of the folk legend and brings it to the screen in a way never ever just before possible.

Donnie Yen Soars Online In The New Teaser For THE MONKEY KING
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Film Of The Week: THE WOLVERINE (2013)

SYNOPSIS:

Based on the celebrated comic book arc, The Wolverine finds Logan, the eternal warrior and outsider, in Japan. There, samurai steel will clash with adamantium claw as Logan confronts a mysteriousfigure from his past in an epic battle that will leave him forever changed.

Assessment:

One of the greatest factors I can possibly say about the longstanding X-Men film franchise, is how it has remained mostly consistent over the years. I largely put this on the count of some really brilliant acting and screenwriting, put forth in a setting I practically in no way thought I would see as a live-action house. The quantity of creativity it takes to aid bring this comic book story to life is such that it is undoubtedly a challenge, especially when fans so desperately want to see a excellent film that reflects so heavy on their favourite lifelong heroes. For actor Hugh Jackman, it is a challenge he willingly and wholeheartedly accepts in director James Mangold's The Wolverine, and it much more than a decade later, he nevertheless gets the job done.

Jackman returns once once more as the mutant with the endoskeletal adamantium interior that initially enhanced his organic mutant powers. His character, Logan, has since parted ways with life as an X-Man and continues to live as a drifter, living a rugged, challenging and lonely life, suffering intense nightmares that haunt him sleeplessly with the memory of the late character, Jean Grey, played by Famke Janssen. The plot thickens when Yukio, a mysterious swordswoman played by Rila Fukushima, whisks him away to Japan at the behest of her master and dying surrogate father, Yashida, played by Hal Yamanouchi. The preconceptions right here are that Yashida's last request is to thank him for saving his life when Allied Forces dropped the atom bomb on Nagasaki back in World War II. As fate would have it, Yashida has other motives for his wealth and the fate of his megacompany, partly which includes the protection of his reluctant progeny and granddaughter, Mariko, played by actress Tao Okamoto. And with corporate and political influences, and other forces at play-each hidden and in plain sight, Logan all of a sudden finds himself on a harrowing mission, protecting Mariko from Ninjas, the clutches of the Yakuza, and whilst fighting for his own life extended adequate to seek answers.

With out providing as well considerably away, I adore how Mangold has helped redefine The Wolverine. It's the most famed story arc of the X-Guys storyline, and fans had been almost certainly skeptical of how The Wolverine would be reinterpreted this time soon after X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Needless to say, Jackman continues to do his point in his sixth stab as the silver-clawed loner. It has been thirteen years considering that he 1st portrayed the character in Bryan Singer's 2000 hit film, X-Men, and to this day, Jackman has neither lost his touch nor his passion for the character that he has come to know and adore as much as the fans have. And it is not specifically hurting his profession either, for worry of getting typecasted is an problem for some actors. But there is a lot of really like right here as fans have come to know Jackman via the years, in action, drama, comedy and music, in all his versatility and artistry. And as we enter a new era of superhero films, it is protected to say that that enjoy will be there for a lot longer, specifically if these films continue to do well.

Actress Rila Fukushima is a fine actress as she shares the screen with the titular hero from time to time. Her role as Yukio, was not underwritten, nor was her overall performance campy or undermining in anyway, as her personal layers get peeled back all through the film. Yukio is a difficult chick when she needs to be, but in no way also challenging to show her charismatic, more softer side, and it shows via Fukushima's soulful functionality. Her action scenes are very effectively handled, illustrating just how great she is on set when it is time to cross swords. This is best shown when her character comes face to face with Mariko's father, Shingen, masterfully played by Asian cinema preferred, Hiroyuki Sanada who is no joke when it comes to action either, a fact you know complete nicely if you are familiar with his work over the past four decades. As an actor, he knows just how to command the screen, and I am extremely happy to see him come into his own on the Hollywood front. He also has a single of the better fight scenes of the film with Jackman, showcasing his usual flawless coordination and kind with a sword. Sanada will soon be observed in the upcoming film, 47 Ronin, which I strategy on seeing when it releases this Christmas. Beyond that I have some fairly higher hopes for this actor, and I certainly wish my hopes come to fruition even though he is still about.

Tao Okamoto is yet another up-and-coming favorite of mine these days. As it turns out, The Wolverine is Tao's huge screen acting debut, and I could have sworn she was acting significantly longer than this. And her character, Mariko, was no damsel in distress either, as she befits that of an in a position-bodied, resilient lady who knows how to deal with a blade when she requirements to. On that note, I was very pleased by her handling of such a large process in carrying more than this installment of the film series. Furthermore, thinking about that her character shares a bit of a 4-way romantic conflict of interest since a trilogy that now sees Logan into a state of nightmarish mourning after ultimately killing the woman he loved in X3, Okamoto had some quite massive footwear to fill. But her character does not try to replace Jean either. Though rough and apprehensive at very first, there is a mutual respect and really like that grows in between Mariko and Logan, and it helps develop Logan's character in the method of healing from a bitter tragedy immortalized by his own regret and self-deprication.

The story is also enhanced by a really excellent supporting cast of villains, specifically by Hal Yamamouchi (who seems to be standing out these days, and in a really great and promising way), along with actor Ken Yamamura, who plays Yashida's younger self. Their dual function in this film was brilliantly written, and I am only going to say that significantly. Actor Brian Tee, ideal recognized for his commanding role as D.K. in the 2006 hit film, The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift, also shares the screen as Noburo, a politically motivated opportunist with strengthening ties to Yashida's family members and organization pending his arranged marriage with Mariko goes by way of. Even though his screentime is a bit minimal, Tee also holds his personal, and shows lots of guarantee as an actor. And with his upcoming part in Mortal Kombat: Legacy - Season 2, I have no doubt in my mind that other casting directors are confident to take notice.

Will Yun Lee is usually welcome in my book as a single of the very best actors I have ever observed on film. His character, Harada, is Yashida's devoted servant who lives to safeguard Mariko as well. He has all the qualities that illustrate a hero, but of course that would be typical, and in a film that aims to please, we cannot have standard. So in the finish, he is not excellent, as he aptly serves his master with honor, and usually performing so at a price that might goes against his own intentions, which are still a mystery that make him 1 of the much more intriguing characters worth paying consideration to. And that you must.

To the film's avail, the forefront of The Wolverine's antagonistic presence is the the poisonous femme fatale, Viper, played by actress Svetlana Khodchenkova, whose character also stays hidden in plain sight until she strikes without warning. In hindsight, I would have loved to see Khodchenkova play a considerably bigger role, as I know her character is not designed to overshadow the genuine villainous center of this film. Viper does play a crucial mechanism in Logan's unwitting transformation throughout the film on a variety of levels, creating her one particular of the most influential villains of any superhero film. And I'm almost certainly asking also significantly by wishing she had far more screentime. Not for practically nothing though, as her character is well suited and applied accordingly, with a strong efficiency to boot. In my opinion although, she makes a great villain, as she an exceptional actress whose talents I hope to see a lot more of in the near future.

Lastly, but not least, I can not conclude this assessment with no discussing how awesome it is to see Janssen back as the Jean Grey. She entirely owns the character, and momentarily going back on the topic of footwear, if some director out there ever dares to reboot this franchise with this character in thoughts, well then excellent luck with that. Famke Janssen's beauty, maturity, grace and talent make her the best fitting for such an enigmatic function opposite Hugh Jackman. Their chemistry works so impeccably nicely that it quite much underlines just what I mean earlier in this review on the subject of consistency. And as considerably as studios tend to alterations actors and actresses for particular roles, I am particular there was no other way for this reside-action transition to function. Of course, they could try, but like I said, I doubt it would garner the same magic that Janssen and Jackman bring to the screen in this story. In some ways, whether or not you believe in destiny, the casting options for Jean and Logan were meant to be. Hell, back in 2000, I couldn't consider of any individual else who could play The Wolverine as excellent as Hugh Jackman at the time. And even if an alternate casting choice is feasible, until that day comes, I do not dare believe of it. 

Jackman and Janssen are The Wolverine and Phoenix, and your argument is invalid.

Director James Mangold previously brought us films like the cop drama Cop Land, the romantic comedy Kate And Leopold, the Johnny Cash biopic Stroll The Line, the Western thriller three:10 To Yuma and the quirky action comedy, Knight And Day. In The Wolverine, as with these films and other folks, Mangold continues to reflect on some reocurring themes like the struggle to live with human suffering, highlighted by moments in the film merging reality and fantasy in between characters regularly dreaming and waking up. These scenes intend to invoke the very discomfort of Logan's internal conflict with immortality, multiplied by his complacency with death whilst heartbreak and tragedy, till he begins his evolution back into the hero he demands to be, as a template for examiming his personal purpose for living. Throughout the film, Mangold is able to apply this formula to a near-best fit, as Logan, even with his healing aspect, is pushed to the ultimate limit, a restricted tested in his climatic battle with the Adamantium-made gargantuan killing machine, "The Silver Samurai". With this in mind, The Wolverine maintains its stability and high quality as a noteworthy installment of an invariably productive film franchise that fans will continue to enjoy and appreciate for generations to come.

For any individual who may have been disappointed by X-Guys: The Final Stand and X-Males Origins: Wolverine, I can honestly decree that Mangold's interpretation of this Marvel character is a valid, strong piece of film function. Some folks have varying opinions on these, no matter whether it pertains to how true to the supply material the films stays, or the action, and so on. At best it is comic book-style action, and it suits the film properly sufficient that it sells the story from begining to finish, with Jackman showing off excellent physicality and adaptation to the movements of a character he is clearly best for. And more importantly, coming off of director Matthew Vaughan's X-Men: First Class, and going into subsequent year's release of X-Men: Days Of Future Previous, I think its safe to say that the future of the X-Men movie frachise in great hands. And with The Wolverine, the episodic pieces of this epic tale are sure to come full circle.

The Wolverine is now in theaters.

Film Of The Week: THE WOLVERINE (2013)
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