Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso's "100 Bullets"
Deadline notes that Blade‘s David Goyer is writing and producing the cable tv version of Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso’s long-running pulp action comic.
Blades of Blood aka Like the Moon Get Out the Clouds, Like the Moon Escaping from the Clouds DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011
During a turbulent time when political upheaval, rebellion, and invasion are coming to a head with a clash between two swordsmen caught up in a violent and bloody struggle to seize control of the country they love. With their army of alliance standing behind them they will meet for the most important battle of their lives. Swords will be drawn while many lives are lost, but only one swordsman will walk away the new king of the land. Check out the trailer here.
Starring Hwang Jeong-Min (“A Bittersweet Life”), Cha Seung-Won (“An Eye for an Eye”), and Han Ji-Hye (“Love Me Once Again”).
Avenging Eagle aka Shaolin Hero DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011
Directed by Sun Chung, Avenging Eagle proves that the Shaw Brothers were still at the top of their game, even toward the end of their movie-making empire. With its charismatic leading actors, witty rapport, hateful villains, and out-of-this-world weaponry, this one is a definite source of delight for the old-school kung-fu fan. Starring Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Guk Fung, Si Si, Yue Wing, Johnny Wang (Lung Wei), Dick Wei and Eddy Ko Hung! Check out the the trailer (beware of possible spoilers). Read cityonfire.com’s review.
Golden Swallow aka Girl with the Thunderbolt Kick DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011
“Golden Swallow” is the sequel to King Hu’s 1966 masterpiece, “Come Drink With Me.” Chang Cheh takes over the director’s chair and transforms Hu’s classic theatrical-style flick into an extravaganza of extreme violence and comic book-like gore! Starring Jimmy Wang Yu, Cheng Pei Pei, Lo Lieh and many more! Check out the the trailer (beware of possible spoilers). Read cityonfire.com’s review.
Blood Brothers aka Dynasty of Blood DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011
Set in the waning years of the Ching Dynasty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history. Directed by Chang Cheh and starring David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan Tai, Ching Li and Wang Lung Wei! Check out the the trailer (beware of possible spoilers). Read cityonfire.com’s review.
Killer Clans aka Killer Clan DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011
Based on a popular swordplay novel by Ku Lung, this action packed 1976 Shaw Brothers classic is directed by Chor Yuen (“The House of 72 Tenants”), and stars Chung Wa, Chan Ping, Yueh Hua, Lo Lieh, Wong Chung and many more! Featuring choreography by Yuen Cheung-yan (Yuen Woo Ping’s brother). Check out the the trailer (beware of possible spoilers).
Kimbo Slice
Dark Horizons notes that Rocky V’s Kevin Connolly wants to develop a biopic based on the MMA fighter. Connolly claims to already have a script.
I'm still waiting for "Connect Four: The Movie"
Legendary Pictures is interested in producing a race car movie based on the long-running toy car franchise. The Screenrant link has a good history of how long the idea’s been in development. Thanks to Rotten Tomatoes for the link.
Darren Aronofsky
The Fountain director is attached to an action-adventure film about magicians and con men who helped defeat Hitler. Michael Chabon is writing.
Reaching higher.
The scribe behind the video game, Halo: Reach, has been hired to work on Line of Sight, about a commando squad delivering cargo while dealing with a bigger threat.
Fan Siu-wong in "Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky"
According to @animetoday , the live-action film based on the “classic” manga/anime series is heading to BD, courtesy of Media Blasters. A trailer for Story of Ricky can be seen here.
"He's a real nowhere Man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land"
The Green Lantern writer is looking to work on Nowhere Man, a dystopic comic series about an oppressive government which even invades people’s thoughts, and the rebels who create a new breed of immune human to fight back.
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives Blu-ray/DVD (Strand)
RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2011
Winner of the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is a unique tale of a man embracing life’s greatest mystery. Choosing to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the countryside, Boonmee is visited by his dead wife (a ghost) and his lost son (an strange hairy beast with red glowing eyes) who come to guide him to his final resting place, a cave where his first soul began. With a wry sense of humor and a humanist spirit, Uncle Boonmee, one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year, is a magical tale of reincarnation, karma and nature.
Check out the trailer here.
Update: The director is also currently heading up a sidebar at the Venice Film Festival.
Touch me. It'll be our little secret.
Ben Affleck is directing a Hollywood version of the French thriller about a pediatrician who was married to a murdered spouse, only to find himself stuck in the middle of a bigger criminal conspiracy. It’s not clear whether or not the new version of Tell No One will be based on the French film or the novel which inspired it. Thanks to Dark Horizons for the story.
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" for the Atari 2600.
In honor of Raiders of the Lost Ark turning 30, Moviefone has posted an interview with Vic Armstrong, the actor who often doubled for Harrison Ford in the classic 1981 action-adventure movie which spawned two out of three sequels worth mentioning.
Yes, it is.
The Undisputed director is attached to Stand Up Guys, about a pair of older criminals who have one last party, even though one of them has to make a hit on the other.
Ben Younger
The Boiler Room director has been assigned to a movie set in the modern racing world. The project was originally based on the life of Ayrton Senna, but is now being turned into an “adventure”. Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter for the story.
Stuntmen are getting the "gold finger"
Hollywood stunt coordinators are spending another year hoping to get AMPAS to consider giving them their own category. They’ve been lobbying for the category for two decades now.
Update: The Academy once again denied the request for a stunt award category.
Troy Duffy
Dark Horizons notes that director Troy Duffy’s plan for a follow-up to the cult gun-play movies is a tv show. Duffy has also indicated that series regulars Sean Flannery and Norman Reedus would be eager to reprise their roles, if it happened.
"Let's Party!"
The Training Day director is eyeing an update to the classic Schwarzenegger film, and a script’s already been prepped. No word on any studios backing the project, however. Thanks to Dark Horizons for the story.
"Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City" Japanese Poster
The company has just announced the acquisiton of the sequel to the Takashi Miike sentai spoof, with plans to release it on DVD and Blu-Ray. In the meantime, you can catch it at the Dallas Asian Film Festival this July. Thanks to Anime News Network for the info. You can view a trailer for Zebraman 2 here.
Update: The company also acquired Benny Chan’s City Under Siege, which you can read about at the link, and catch a trailer of here. Thanks to AnimeNation.net/blog for the info.
"Let's get ready to..."
Anime News Network posted a tentative list of the cities where Badlands Rumble, the movie spin-off of the popular Trigun anime series, is playing. Go directly to the link to find out which theaters are screening it subbed or dubbed.
The Makioka Sisters Blu-ray/DVD (Criterion)
The theatrical listing for the 1983 film from the director of the 1994 take on 47 Ronin can be seen here. A trailer can be viewed here. If you miss it, you can always order the DVD here.
A tale of a different "Town"
The Invincible director is helming the movie based on a true story of a major Laguna Beach, California robbery pulled off by robbers based in Ohio. (Hence the name.) City by the Sea’s Ken Hixon is writing the script, while Beer League’s Anthony Mastromauro is producing. Thanks to Dark Horizons for the info.
"Detention" Theatrical Poster
The company picked up the rights to a post-apocalyptic comedy about teens dealing with a serial killer during their last year of school. Joseph Kahn directed, while Journey to the Center of the Earth’s Josh Hutcherson, Torque’s Dane Cook, and Shanley Caswell co-star.
"True Legend" American Theatrical Poster
RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011
True Legend (click here for our review) is a 2010 Chinese-Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, starring Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Guo Xiaodong, Feng Xiaogang, Cung Le, Gordon Liu, Bryan Leung and Jacky Heung. Check out the trailer here.
X-Cross aka XX Blu-ray (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011
Battle Royale 2 and Yo Yo Girl Cop director Fukasaku Kenta piles on the crazy fun in the wildly entertaining horror comedy X-Cross (a.k.a XX). Based on the novel by Joko Noboyuki, this over-the-top slasher about two girls on the vacation from Hell stars Matsushita Nao (Sand’s Chronicle), pop idol Suzuki Ami, and Ikeuchi Hiroyuki (Space Travelers). Check out the trailer here.
Sungkyunkwan Scandal DVD Set (YA Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2011
Sungkyunkwan Scandal is set in Sungkyunkwan University in the late Joseon era during the reign of King Jeongjo, revolving around the exploits and love stories of four youths. When her younger brother’s illness worsens and their family is in danger of being evicted from their house for lack of money, Kim Yoon Hee enters the school under his name, disguised as a boy in her desperation to support him. There, she becomes friends with the intelligent and upright Lee Sun Joon, the playboy Goo Yong Ha and rebellious Moon Jae Shin. Check out the trailer.
Swingers Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011
Swingers is a 1996 comedy-drama film about the lives of single, unemployed actors living on the ‘eastside’ of Hollywood, California during the 1990s swing revival. Written by Jon Favreau and directed by Doug Liman, the movie starred Favreau and Vince Vaughn, and also featured performances by Ron Livingston and Heather Graham. A classic! Check out the trailer here.
Now you're playing with power!
According to Dark Horizons, the company is producing Ralph, a movie about a pixelized villain named Wreck-It Ralph- played by Cirque du Freak’s John C. Reilly-who team ups with FPS superstar Sgt. Calhoun(played by Role Models’ Jane Lynch) to redeem his reputation. Unfortunately, he needs to be bailed out by cart racer Vanellope von Schweetz(Evolution’s Sarah Silverman) in order to fix a major disaster unintentionally caused by him.
