War

Action director/icon John Woo to tackle Flying Tigers in next World War II epic

Hong Kong action icon John Woo will direct a China-U.S. co-production about the Flying Tigers, according to the community website GoKunming. The film, titled Flying Tiger Heroes, will start shooting this year, and is expected to cost $100 million, making it the most expensive Chinese film made to date, according to the report.

Win one of two copies of the newly released America At War 14 DVD box set

On May 26th, A&E Home Entertainment released a comprehensive, newly-repackaged edition of America At War, which features the causes and key battles of every major conflict the United States has been involved with since the American Revolution. To celebrate the new release, FilmFetish is getting two complete 14 DVD editions for readers to enjoy. In ….

Enemy at the Gates Blu-ray review

In 1942 the Nazis cut a deadly swath through Russia. Under the leadership of Kruschev (Bob Hoskins), the citizens of Stalingrad begin to mount a brave resistance, encouraged by the exploits of their local hero, Vassili Zaitsev (Jude Law). An expert sniper, Vassili’s feats become legendary – thanks to propaganda produced by his best friend ….

Valkyrie Blu-ray review

Valkyrie tells the heroic true story of several German military officers that wholly rejected the ideals of Adolf Hitler and, in an effort to end his assault on German culture, attempt to assassinate him for the greater good of their country. They form a secret alliance with the purpose of removing Hitler from power, understanding ….

Check out these clips of Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming The Expendables

The Expendables, Sylvester Stallone’s action icon reunion flick due out on April 23, 2010, now has some behind-the-scenes footage online, to go along with the photos that have making the rounds. It features several scenes from the film, including Stallone directing an action sequence and firing a gun, along with clip of Eric Roberts and ….

Tempe, Arizona wins hometown premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Tempe, Arizona’s residents, schools, businesses, and a major cinema emporium are pulling out all the stops to prepare for the World Premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, on April 27, at Harkins Temple Marketplace 16. The Tempe Hometown Premiere will have all the trappings of a mega-Hollywood event including red carpet arrivals, klieg lights, screaming fans, ….

Howard, Gooding and Cranston join George Lucas’ Red Tails project

Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Bryan Cranston have joined the cast of George Lucas’ WWII action-adventure Red Tails, which follows the exploits of the Tuskegee Airmen, according to Variety. Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Tristan Wilds, Method Man, Lee Tergesen, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Andre Royo and Jesse Williams are already attached to the ensemble project, ….

Vintage-looking photos from Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds

CanMag has posted some promotional photos from the set of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, featuring the cast, crew and a lot of Brad Pitt. Pitt plays Lieutenant Aldo Raine, who’s in charge of the ‘Basterds’, who’s only mission is to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis during World War ….

Sly Stallone did his best to lure Tango & Cash co-star Kurt Russell to appear in Expendables

According to the StalloneZone fan site, Sly did his best to lure his Tango & Cash so-star Kurt Russell to his forthcoming action film The Expendables. With a supporting cast including action movie icons Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Randy Couture, Eric Roberts and even a cameo appearance by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, ….

Zombie Studios and Fox developing military action epic into film, game and comic property

Independent game developer Zombie Studios has reached an agreement with Fox Atomic and production company Union Entertainment to develop its military action franchise Blacklight, into a feature film, comic series and video game. The announcement was made jointly by Zombie CEO Mark Long, Fox Atomic chief Debbie Liebling, and Union president Richard Leibowitz. Blacklight is ….

The Kite Runner Blu-ray review

Marc Forster’s visceral adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s bestseller The Kite Runner, succeeds at tracing massive political and social changes in the country of Afghanistan, while remaining tightly focused on a group of people whose lives are forever altered by the tumultuous changes. The film follows the life of Amir, a spoiled young Afghani from a ….