Martial Arts

ONG BAK

Genre: MARTIAL ARTS / ACTION / CRIME Release Dates: FEBRUARY 11 2005 (US) Trailers: Quicktime Trailer (hi-res)(640×480) (lo-res)(480×360) International Trailer (hi-res)(320×240) (lo-res)(240×180) Official Websites: ongbakmovie.com Taglines: The Thai Warrior Synopsis:In ONG BAK, Boonting (PHANOM YEERUM) lives in a small and peaceful village on the coast of Thailand. One day a sacred Buddha statue called ONG ….

UNLEASHED

Production Company: Europa Corp. Studio: Rogue Pictures Cast: Jet Li as Danny, Morgan Freeman as Sam, Bob Hoskins as Bart, Kerry Condon as Victoria, Scott Adkins, Andy Beckwith as Righty, Christian Gazio as Infirmier, Michael Jenn as Wyeth, Vincent Regan, Silvio Simac and Carole Ann Wilson as Maddy Crew: Louis Leterrier (director); Luc Besson (writer ….

DOA: DEAD OR ALIVE

Genre: MARTIAL ARTS / ACTION / ADVENTURE Release Dates: December 8, 2006 Trailers: Windows Media Trailer Official Websites: Official site (DE) Taglines: You’re Invited. Wanna Play? Alone they are unbeatable… Together they are invincible They have the looks… That KILL Production Company: Constantin Film / Mindfire Entertainment Synopsis:The movie adaptation of the best selling video ….

KUNG FU HUSTLE

Genre: MARTIAL ARTS / COMEDY Release Dates: 2005 (U.S.) Trailers: International Quicktime Trailer QUICKTIME U.S. Trailer Windows HIGH LOW Real HIGH LOW Quicktime HIGH LOW Official Websites: Buena Vista International website bvi.com.tw/kungfuhustle Sony Pictures Classics U.S. website www.kungfuhustlemovie.com sonyclassics.com/kungfuhustle Synopsis:The story is set in 1940’s Canton, China, and follows Sing (played by Steven Chow), a ….

SEVEN SWORDS (Qi Jian)

Production Company: Film Workshop Studio: The Weinstein Company Cast: Sun Hong-Lei, So-yeon Kim, Duncan Lai, Leon Lai, Chia-Liang Liu, Honglei Sun, Michael F. Wong, Donnie Yen, Charlie Yeung and Lu Yi Crew: Hark Tsui (director, producer and co-writer); Chi-Sing Cheung and Chun Tin-Nam (co-writers); Chzung Chi-Sing (associate producer); Fung Chi-Wai (line producer); Raymond Wong, Pan ….

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS (Shi mian mai fu)

Genre: MARTIAL ARTS / ACTION / HISTORICAL / DRAMA / ROMANCE Release Dates: DECEMBER 3, 2004 (US) Trailers Teaser 1 QuickTime Hi-Res QuickTime Lo-Res Windows Media Player Hi-Res Windows Media Player Lo-Res Real Player Hi-Res Real Player Lo-Res Teaser 2 QuickTime Hi-Res QuickTime Lo-Res Windows Media Player Hi-Res Windows Media Player Lo-Res Real Player Hi-Res ….

Ray Park playing Chuck Norris in The Legend of Bruce Lee TV series PLUS the trailer

Biography TV Series Martial Arts Action Synopsis Chinese-produced TV series based on the life and times of Bruce Lee, following his life from Hong Kong to America and back. A lot of Hollywood action film stars show, including Mark Dacascos, Gary Daniels, Michael Jai White, Tim Storms, and Ray Park (as yes, Chuck Norris). Director ….

Jiu-Jitsu master John Machado wraps on David Mamet’s Redbelt and jumps into comics

Less then a month ago world renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master John Machado wrapped production on David Mamet’s upcoming martial arts film, Redbelt, scheduled to be released by Sony pictures in 2008. The film placed Machado at the helm of martial arts film choreography, bringing under his tutelage luminaries such as Chiwtel Ejiofor (Children of Men, ….

Weinsteins, Andy Lau and 300 producer Krantz form new martial arts movie label

The Weinstein Company, internationally acclaimed director Andrew Lau (Infernal Affairs) and prolific producer Tony Krantz (24, Mulholland Drive) have formed the new martial arts label Qi (pronounced ‘Chee’) to produce the next generation of sophisticated, high-quality, English language martial arts films that will feature leading international martial arts superstars. The company has begun working on ….

Jet Li’s War trailer online

The film once called Rogue, now called War, finally has a trailer. Looks like lots of action, as one should expect from a film starring Jet Li and Jason “Transporter” Statham. This film was supposed to be “highly anticipated” though. I am not sure if the trailer says classic to me. Here’s a synopsis: After ….

John Woo’s new projects: Ninja Gold and Hard Boiled 2 – the video games and films

According to Yahoo News, John Woo has is working on a video game and eventual film for a property called Ninja Gold. Fox Atomic, will release the eventual film (and probably a comic, I would guess), and Warren Spector, the video game creator, will executive produce the game version. According to the story, Ninja Gold ….

Rush Hour 3 trailer

While on vacation in Paris, Officers Lee (Jackie Chan) and Carter (Chris Tucker) inadvertently get mixed up with a powerful Chinese Triad crew. Chris Tucker returns to the big screen after a six-year absence as he reunites with the all-star team of co-star Jackie Chan, director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, Rush Hour 2, X-Men: The ….