The Mechanic remake gets guns… lots of guns
Simon West is directing Jason Statham, Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland in the long-in-development remake of The Mechanic, and a gun-filled poster for the project was released today on Cinematical. The film, based on one of the best cult action films of the 1970’s, centers on Arthur Bishop (Statham), a ‘mechanic’ – an elite assassin ….
Win one of two copies of kidnap thriller The Disappearance of Alice Creed on DVD
The tense and twist-filled British thriller The Disappearance of Alice Creed, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray next week, on November 23rd, by Anchor Bay. Described as a “brutally efficient thriller” by Mike Hale of the New York Times, The Disappearance of Alice Creed draws the viewer into a daring kidnapping scheme that complicates ….
Spider-Man helmer Sam Raimi developing live-action remake of Japanese anime
Starz has picked up the rights to an action project from Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert that’s based on a Japanese anime TV series, according to THR Live Feed. The premium cable network is developing Noir, a live-action U.S. remake of a 2001 show about two female assassins working in the criminal underworld, who, after ….
Brand new unseen Avatar clips online ahead of 3-Disc Extended Collector’s Edition release
The Weinstein Company nabs biopic Bruce Lee, My Brother at AFM
Hong Kong’s Media Asia, which recently attended the American Film Market, nabbed multiple sales deals for Bruce Lee, My Brother, a biopic of the legendary martial artist and actor, as told by his younger brother Robert Lee. This according to a report by Film Business Asia. Bruce Lee, My Brother, which was co-directed by Manfred ….
Billy Zane and Ron Perlman start shooting Scorpion King 3
Production has started in Thailand on The Scorpion King 3, a second sequel to Universal Pictures 2002 fantasy action film, according to Film Business Asia. The Scorpion King 3 stars Billy Zane, Ron Perlman, Dave Batista and Kimbo Slice. According to the report, the female leads include Thai starlet Krystal Vee and the UK actress ….
Corey Haim’s final action thriller American Sunset now available online and DVD/BD
Global Entertainment Holdings announced the on-line and DVD distribution of the action thriller, American Sunset. The highly acclaimed film showcases Corey Haim in his final performance as a leading actor. “Corey brought American Sunset to life with his outstanding performance.” said Global Universal’s Gary Rasmussen. He continued, “Between the talented cast, the exceptional directing, and ….
Vanguard Films reveals initial animation, sci-fi and martial arts film slate, along with concept art from Alien Rock Band
John Williams, the producer of Shrek and president of Vanguard Films, announced a production deal with Kung Fu Panda co-director John Stevenson. The company has formed a strategic alliance with former Lakeshore International chief Peter Rogers’ Moviemill, to arrange financing and distribution for Vanguard’s projects. Vanguard has hit the American Film Market with a slate ….
