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Donnie Yen and Wilson Yip Depart Ip Man 3
The Forge Gives Strength to Those in Pain
Leeder and Law Join the Berandal Cast
Fight of the Week: Yo Soy Un Hombre Loco
Details on Swelter and Justice
It’s been a while since I’ve covered anything about Berandal, but that doesn’t mean the team isn’t hard at work on the film. Evans has been tweeting updates very frequently, giving away little tidbits of info for those that are hungry enough. It sounds like they are just about finished filming a 5-day long car chase:
Final prep ahead of day 5 of the car chase. Promise we won’t disrupt traffic too much 
I’m really curious to see how Evans and the team will handle a car chase, as you know it won’t be your typical chase scene. What makes it even more curious is the fact that Bruce Law and Mike Leeder will be joining the team for the sequences.
Very excited to have Bruce Law, his stunt team joining for the car chase. Exciting times.
Bullet In The Head, Operation Condor, Hard Boiled, Special Identity – just some of Bruce’s work. To say we are excited is an understatement.
I love how Evans just dangles the carrot right in front of our faces, letting us know that the film is still going strong and that there will be plenty more to come. Don’t believe me? Read this tweet:
Yeah so far I’ve cut 48mins worth of action scenes. We still have around 4-5 action scenes left to shoot. Fun fun fun
Anyways, I’ll try to keep you guys posted when the big news gets revealed. Be sure to follow Gareth Evans on twitter to get all the best details the moment they drop!
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Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen Have Dinner Together
Jackie Chan’s Skiptrace Skips Forward
Fight of the Week: Vader Strikes Back
Poster and Trailer for 7 Assassins
Details on Favela and the Price of Success
Shaine’s Articles
Fast & Furious 6 Fight Scene Featuring Joe Taslim is out!
Jason Statham Confirmed for Fast & Furious 7
I finally get to tell you guys about some awesome films that are coming down the pipeline. The first is called Favela, and it stars Undisupted 2 and Spawn star Michael Jai White. The film is going to be a series, tracking the story of a man named John ‘Falcon’ Chapman and his journey for revenge.
The film will be directed by Assassination Games and Six Bullets director Ernie Barbarash, who also hopes to pump out 1 to 2 of these films a year. The first film will take place in Brazil, where Falcon journeys to find the killer of his sister. If these images are anything to go by, there will be plenty of action to be had.
I don’t know how the filming schedule will be, since 1 to 2 films on this series is pretty demanding. If things go well, White has a solid role ahead of him, but he won’t be able to do many more projects. I’ll keep you posted as I learn more.
Next up, I want to cover a film that features a star from the film Merantau. While most people think about Iko Uwais and Gareth Evans (among others) there are some that didn’t appear in the Raid. However, the end fight to the film was a spectacular one, and Laurent Buson was one of the opponents. He also belongs to a talented stunt group called the Z Team, and they have just released a trailer for their next film, the Price of success.
The film will follow a group of men that are forced to fight one another to save their loved ones until only 1 remains. The plot isn’t anything new, but the trailer gives off a Kill Em’ All or BKO vibe. Check it out here:
I’m excited to see how this film turns out, and I love any movie that doesn’t rely on wires and CG. The team looks like they are in top shape, and the fights may surprise a few. I’ll be checking it out, for sure!
I’ve got a lot of great stuff planned, so get ready for that. Let me know what you guys like and what you don’t and I’ll get it all sorted out!
Details on Super Hero’s First Films
Fight of the Week: Choose Your Weapon Level 2
Jackie Winst Best Choreography at HK Film Awards
Distant Shores is Cancelled and Images for Ninja 2
New Trailers for Once Upon a Time In Vietnam and Fists of Legend
It’s been a while since we have heard about Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut film, Man of Tai Chi. The film has a lot of hype surrounding it, and many are clamoring for the latest on this project (including me.) Thankfully, some new images as well as a poster for the film have been released.
For those that don’t know, Man of Tai Chi stars Tiger Chen, a stuntman on the Matrix team. Choreography will be handled by the legendary Yuen Woo-Ping, who also worked on the Matrix.
In addition to these stars, you can also expect to see Iko Uwais, Simon Yam, and Karen Mok. Reeves has a lot to prove with his debut film as a director, but his understanding of the industry and genre may prove to be a fresh breath of air for audiences. If you don’t believe me, check out this fantastic camera demo that was created for the film last year.
I think that this movie has a lot of potential, and it will be interesting to see how Hollywood responds to this type of film. Man of Tai Chi comes out later this year, so the wait won’t be too much longer. I can only hope a trailer is headed our way soon.
There’s a lot of great stuff to read, so be sure to check it all out. Also, let me know about the format of the Fight of the Week and what you prefer.
Short teaser for Mortal Kombat Legacy Season 2
Images for Berandal and News on Chinatown
Fight of the Week: The Hunt – Duel (Ep.2)
Trailer for Arena of the Street Fighter
Choose a Weapon with the Stunt People
It looks like I’ve got some good news and some bad news today. Let’s start with the good news. Berandal is right on track and filming is going well. Director Gareth Evans was kind enough to upload a few pics of what we can expect. In case you don’t know what to expect, it’s gory.
It’s easy to see that the bigger budget is being used very well. However, that doesn’t mean money is just being thrown away. You can read Gareth Evans’ twitter to learn how to make a squib by using some condoms. Yup, you read that right. I hope that we are able to see some sample rehearsals or fights in the weeks to come.
Ok, now on to some more disheartening news. If you’ve been looking forward to Johnny Nguyen’s Chinatown (or Cho Lon) you might have to wait for a while. It’s been reported that censors have not approved any version of the film and the movie has been put on hold.
I’m not sure what’s causing the issue. It could be the violence or a specific sequence, but it seems like more than one version was submitted and shut down. If the film does not get approved, it won’t get international clearance either. It’s sad to know there are still countries that have to pass censorship laws (especially when I talk about Berandal in the same article) but it makes me realize that creative freedom isn’t equal in all countries.
Hopefully we will hear good news about Johnny Nguyen and learn when his film will be released.
There was a LOT to talk about, so feel free to look around!
New Trailer for the Grandmasters
Andy On Speaks About Special Identity
Fight of the Week: The Messenger
More Berandal Cast Members Revealed
32nd HK Film Award Nominations
Shaine and Nick Podcast Now Up!
Police Story 2013 Finishes Filming
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Review
Images of Donnie Yen from Iceman Cometh 3D
So, while this one isn’t official, the fact that Gareth Evans tweeted about it makes it sound legit to me. Three Japanese actors are apparently joining the cast of Berandal. They are Ryuhei Matsuda, Kenichi Endo, and Kazuki Kitamura. The three will be playing Japanese gangsters, and Evans is pretty excited for it.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to have them involved in the project. I’ve been a fan of Japanese cinema since childhood and these guys have been a major part of the very best of them so it goes without saying that we can’t wait to set them loose on the bloody battlegrounds of a Jakarta gang war!“
I’m more curious as to how the Japanese even fit into the picture. It looks like this movie is going to have more story as well as carnage. Can’t wait!
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