A lot of great stuff to check out for fans of every type. Don’t let anything slip by, you might regret it!
Trailers for Tai Chi Hero and 1 LAWAN SATU
Kickstarter for Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist
Fight of the Week: Simon’s Walk to Work
Images of Jaa and Lundgren for A Man will Rise
Well, it looks like Tony Jaa is keeping himself busy these days. In a rather interesting set of images, it appears that Tony Jaa and Dolph Lundgren will be sharing the screen together for A Man will Rise.
There isn’t a lot of info regarding the film, except that it was originally the film that JCVD was supposed to do ant that it will be a Thai action/comedy film.I’m not sure why JCVD backed out, but this will surely bring Jaa back onto people’s radars. Another bit of bad news is that the production of this film will push back the release of Tom Yum Goong 2, though I doubt it will release before Jaa’s big comeback film.
That being said, I’m partially worried about the “comedy” aspect of the film. A lot of Asian films are very slapstick and don’t translate very well. If they want to appeal to an international audience, there needs to be a different approach to the comedy. Needless to say, I’ll be keeping a close eye on this one.
It’s good to be back home! Be sure to read up and don’t miss a thing!
Posters for The Huntresses and Donnie Yen Creates Super Hero
Fight of the Week: Dragons Forever End Fight Choreo
Stephen Chow to Star in Journey Sequel?
Prachya Pinkaew is a very talented director in Thailand. He’s responsible for making Tony Jaa the big star he is now, and he’s worked on a number of different films to prove he know what he’s doing. For Tom Yum Goong 2, Pinkaew re-teams up with Tony Jaa as well as Panna Rittikrai to ensure the action is as hard hitting as ever. Impact Online had the opportunity to speak with the director, and some great news has come of it.
One of the first things discussed is the “trouble” that has surrounded the film.
I hear a lot of ‘stories’ about our film, often from people who claim to have inside information, but just seem to want to make a lot of noise and get attention for themselves…It’s very easy to say bad things about a production and claim ‘an insider told me’ without saying who it was, and even when the information is false, the damage has already been done.
The shooting of the original Ong Bak and Tom Yum Goong took time, we had starts and stops on those shoots too… but at that time we weren’t as well known, so people didn’t hear about those delays or production problems. Now people know who we all are, so they want to hear everything good and bad! (Laughing) I feel very lucky that I work in Thailand, I work with a very good partner, my boss at Sahmongkol Films is very understanding, he understands that we want to make the best movie we can and that might take a little bit more time sometimes than originally planned for.
Another aspect that surrounds the film is the aspect of 3D
A lot of Hollywood films, they seem to focus on the surroundings, make you feel like you’re in the location, but to me I really like the feeling of 3D breaking out of the screen and affecting the audience! We’re making a martial arts movie, to me that’s something that is perfectly suited to 3D, lets really make use of the 3D element, make it almost interactive with the audience. I want punches and kicks, and weapons coming right at the audience. I want them to feel like they might get hurt watching the movie!
Of course I don’t want to overdo the 3D, I don’t want to give the audience a headache that everything on screen is constantly poking them in the eye etc, but at the right times totally immerse them in the 3D, make them part of the movie!
I’m glad that Pinkaew took the time to clear things up and get everyone excited for what is to come. Impact Online has a lot of great info on their article that covers Tony’s injuries, Jeeja’s pregnancy, and what’s next for him, so be sure to click the link to read the full interview.
Now, I just need a trailer or teaser to get my blood pumping.
Source: Impact Online
Sorry for the bad quality this time, I’ll be back to normal next week!
Trailer for The Wrath of Vajra
BTS for Commando – A One Man Army
There is a chance that some of you have heard of Commando – a One Man Army. If you haven’t, it’s Bollywood’s answer to Tony Jaa. Vidyut Jammwal proves that he’s just as capable as other stars, and he’s not afraid to take on the big names.
Don’t believe me? Check out this trailer:
Want to know more about the film? Thankfully, there have been new videos released that show the creation of the film and the work that went into the project. Be sure to give it a look as well.
Personally, think this movie is equal parts action-packed and equal parts ridiculous. Some of the scenes look silly to me, and I’m sure a song or two will sneak into the film as well. That being said, I’m really curious about what Vidyut Jammwal is capable of and if he has the star power to make a name for himself. He’s clearly very talented and I can’t wait to see more about this film.
Source: Twitch
What an interesting way to start to week. I’ve come across several different bits of news, so I’ll condense them down into 1 easy article for you guys to check out. First up is the news that Dolph Lundgren and Tony Jaa are working on a movie together.
Lundgren let the details slip when being interviewed by about the Package, saying that he will be working on an action-comedy with Jaa. It seems like Jaa is teaming up with a lot of old-school guys nowadays. First it was Van Damme, and now Lundgren? While it could be the same film, I’m a little worried about the “comedy” part of this announcement. I’ll keep you guys informed as I learn more.
Staying in Thailand, Magnolia Pictures will be bringing This Girl is Bad-Ass! to the states.
Talk about a literal title, huh? I’ll be honest, I don’t know too much about this movie, except for the fact that it came out in Thailand back in 2011. Maybe that’s why my memory is foggy on this one. I’m sure I’ll check it out when it is released. Here’s a trailer for those that are curious.
Lastly, some more news regarding the Expendables 3 has been revealed.
It seems that Tom Sizemore will be playing the lead villain. It’s pretty much been confirmed that Jackie Chan and Nicholas Cage have joined the crew as well. Nothing has been officially announced yet, but it looks like this movie will be just as explosive and cameo-heavy as the others.
This year is turning out to be strong year for action fans, and I can’t wait to see what’s announced next!
Source: Cityonfire.com
Hope you guys are having a good week. Check out the Fight of the Week!
(I don’t know why some of the images are squished. Sorry about that.)
Cast Announced for Badges of Fury
Fight of the Week: Triple Dragon
Tony Jaa is making a comeback, and he’s not resting on his laurels. The principal photography for Tom Yum Goong 2 is drawing to a close, and two more projects have been revealed.
The first is a supposedly the film that will partner Jaa with Sammo Hung. While details are still scarce, it seems that JCVD and Mum Jokmok will also be sharing the screen with the duo.
The other bit of news revolves around Jaa’s (maybe) next directing project. Even less is know about this film, except that Panna Rittikrai and Julaluck Ismalone are working on it as well.
Personally, I’m really excited for the news that there are more movies with Jaa in them. Maybe I won’t have to wait 4 or 5 years to see him in action, but I hope that also doesn’t lead to a dip in quality, either. As for him and JCVD, I wonder how that pair-up would work.
I’m excited about Jaa working with Sammo, and I don’t know enough to say anything about Jaa’s next directing project. How do you guys feel?
Source: Twitch
