The prequel film we have all been waiting for is finally here and I am really happy to say that it is as brilliant and bombastic as the original film. Obviously, we are talking about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the prequel to George Miller‘s 2015 Mad Max: Fury Road. Directed by Miller from a screenplay by Nico Lathouris and Miller, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga follows the story of a young Furiosa as she is taken from Green Place of Many Mothers and tries to survive in the wasteland while trying to get back home but the war between great biker horde’s warlord Dementus and Immortan Joe makes it harder. Replacing Charlize Theron from Fury Road, Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa in the prequel film and it also stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, and Nathan Jones. So,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Clockwise from top left: John Wick: Chapter 2 (Lionsgate), Enter The Dragon (Warner Bros.), Rush Hour 2 (Warner Bros.), Bloodsport (Warner Bros.), Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings (Disney)Graphic: AVClub
Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in...
Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in...
- 8/19/2023
- by Eric Francisco
- avclub.com
With the onset of movie streaming platforms you can get a bit nostalgic for the days of roaming around the video store searching for something to watch and a little element of added mystery as to what you were watching, as the internet had yet to take hold. For many of those of us who lived that era, our introduction to the world of Hong Kong Action cinema was the documentary “Cinema of Vengeance”. Among the many clips it showed (and made you want to find the film in question) was “Tiger Cage 2”. When I did indeed track down a copy of “Tiger Cage 2” in my local HMV, it had bestowed on it's cover an image of Donnie Yen wielding a sword and a swift purchase soon made. At this time, any new movie was an adventure and little was I to know that I was about to...
- 5/28/2023
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Video game movies typically get a bad rap, as they try to strike a balance between exploring their narratives and catering to the fans of a given franchise. The move from one medium to the next can be a challenging one, but more recent additions to the sub-genre found success with titles such as Pokémon Detective Pikachu. There are more video game movies hitting the silver screen in recent years, so here’s a look at pre-2000s flicks.
‘Mortal Kombat’ (1995) L-r: François Petit as Sub-Zero and Robin Shou as Liu Kang | New Line Cinema
A group of unlikely heroes pulled from all around the planet join together to participate in the ominous Mortal Kombat tournament. They’ll have to use all of their fighting prowess if they hope to survive this fight to the death. The tournament determines the fate of Earth, as malevolent forces try to take it over.
‘Mortal Kombat’ (1995) L-r: François Petit as Sub-Zero and Robin Shou as Liu Kang | New Line Cinema
A group of unlikely heroes pulled from all around the planet join together to participate in the ominous Mortal Kombat tournament. They’ll have to use all of their fighting prowess if they hope to survive this fight to the death. The tournament determines the fate of Earth, as malevolent forces try to take it over.
- 4/5/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The BAFTA has revealed nominations for its Children and Young People Awards, which are returning for the first time in three years.
The BBC’s “Dodger” and “The Snail and the Whale” lead with three nominations each, followed by two nominations for “The Amazing World of Gumball,” “Jamie Johnson,” “JoJo & Gran Gran” and “Silverpoint.”
The ceremony will take place in London on Nov. 27, where 14 categories will be awarded in recognition of craft, performance, and games. All awards are voted on by BAFTA’s membership of children’s industry professionals. The ceremony will be hosted by TV and radio presenter Lindsey Russell.
Faraz Osman, chair of the BAFTA Children and Young People Committee, said: “It is a real joy to bring together the industry and celebrate the creativity and craft behind its recent output, especially after the pandemic, where children’s programming played a monumental role in family support. Through the...
The BBC’s “Dodger” and “The Snail and the Whale” lead with three nominations each, followed by two nominations for “The Amazing World of Gumball,” “Jamie Johnson,” “JoJo & Gran Gran” and “Silverpoint.”
The ceremony will take place in London on Nov. 27, where 14 categories will be awarded in recognition of craft, performance, and games. All awards are voted on by BAFTA’s membership of children’s industry professionals. The ceremony will be hosted by TV and radio presenter Lindsey Russell.
Faraz Osman, chair of the BAFTA Children and Young People Committee, said: “It is a real joy to bring together the industry and celebrate the creativity and craft behind its recent output, especially after the pandemic, where children’s programming played a monumental role in family support. Through the...
- 10/25/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Stuntman J.J. Perry, director of Day Shift, joins hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante to discuss his favorite action flicks.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
You Only Live Twice (1967) – Dana Gould’s trailer commentary
From Russia With Love (1963) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Day Shift (2022)
Big Trouble In Little China (1986) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary
The Lost Boys (1987) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Fright Night (1986) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
The Evil Dead (1983) – Fede Alvarez’s trailer commentary
Zombieland (2009)
Traffic (2000)
Spectral (2016)
Spectre (2015)
The Exorcist (1973) – Oren Peli’s trailer commentary
Enter The Dragon (1973) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Way of the Dragon a.k.a. Return of the Dragon (1972) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
Rocky (1976)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Creed (2015)
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
The Tournament (2009)
The Shepherd: Border Patrol (2008)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
Samaritan (2022)
Safe (2012)
Warrior...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
You Only Live Twice (1967) – Dana Gould’s trailer commentary
From Russia With Love (1963) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Day Shift (2022)
Big Trouble In Little China (1986) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary
The Lost Boys (1987) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Fright Night (1986) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
The Evil Dead (1983) – Fede Alvarez’s trailer commentary
Zombieland (2009)
Traffic (2000)
Spectral (2016)
Spectre (2015)
The Exorcist (1973) – Oren Peli’s trailer commentary
Enter The Dragon (1973) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Way of the Dragon a.k.a. Return of the Dragon (1972) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
Rocky (1976)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Creed (2015)
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
The Tournament (2009)
The Shepherd: Border Patrol (2008)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
Samaritan (2022)
Safe (2012)
Warrior...
- 8/9/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Much like the Prom Night series, or in martial arts cinema the later additions to the Police Story franchise, the Tiger Cage films don’t feature ongoing characters or tell linked stories. The only real tie is that they share cast members and are all martial arts cop movies directed by Yuen Woo-Ping.
The Films
Tiger Cage is about an anti-drug team in the Hong Kong Police force in which there may be corruption, with potentially several of the task force members working with and supplying dealers. Simon Yam plays the head of the unit, while Jacky Cheung, Carol ‘DoDo’ Cheng, Bryan Leung and Donnie Yen are among the detectives he commands. The tone is largely quite serious, and that’s the film’s main downfall, because it’s not something that Yuen Woo-Ping does especially well. In particular, he’s prone to letting his cast overact. They’re having fun,...
The Films
Tiger Cage is about an anti-drug team in the Hong Kong Police force in which there may be corruption, with potentially several of the task force members working with and supplying dealers. Simon Yam plays the head of the unit, while Jacky Cheung, Carol ‘DoDo’ Cheng, Bryan Leung and Donnie Yen are among the detectives he commands. The tone is largely quite serious, and that’s the film’s main downfall, because it’s not something that Yuen Woo-Ping does especially well. In particular, he’s prone to letting his cast overact. They’re having fun,...
- 8/4/2022
- by Sam Inglis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Benji Davies’ “Storm Whale” children’s books are getting an animated adaptation from Lupus Films, the studio behind the adaptation of Judith Kerr’s “The Tiger Who Came to Tea.”
Lupus are working on a series of three films based on the books, which are published by Simon and Schuster.
The three half-hour specials will be written and directed by Robin Shaw (“The Tiger Who Came to Tea”) and known as The Storm Whale Trilogy.
The books, which explore friendship, loneliness, love and courage, tell the story of a young boy called Noi. Everyday his father, a single parent and fisherman, goes out to catch fish in his boat while Noi is left to explore the small island on which they live. With only some sleepy cats and shy sea creatures for company, Noi finds he is lonely. So when a baby whale washes up on the island, Noi tries...
Lupus are working on a series of three films based on the books, which are published by Simon and Schuster.
The three half-hour specials will be written and directed by Robin Shaw (“The Tiger Who Came to Tea”) and known as The Storm Whale Trilogy.
The books, which explore friendship, loneliness, love and courage, tell the story of a young boy called Noi. Everyday his father, a single parent and fisherman, goes out to catch fish in his boat while Noi is left to explore the small island on which they live. With only some sleepy cats and shy sea creatures for company, Noi finds he is lonely. So when a baby whale washes up on the island, Noi tries...
- 6/15/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Now that we've all seen the new Mortal Kombat reboot, I think we can all agree that the original is still better… Mortal Kombat (1995) Director: Paul Anderson (the other one) Stars: Robin Shou, Bridgette Wilson, Christopher Lambert An actor, a federal agent, and a guy who actually knows how to fight are all called to participate in an interdimensional martial arts tournament that will decide…...
- 4/27/2021
- by Jason Adams
- JoBlo.com
This article contains Mortal Kombat (2021) spoilers.
“Test your might.” These are the words of a minigame in the original Mortal Kombat arcade fighter from 1992. They were meant to signal an interlude between the simple pleasures of digitized sprites spilling buckets of blood. Yet they’ve also become synonymous with a franchise that’s arguably the most popular video game fighter of all-time. The phrase is also a pretty apt description for the various filmmakers who’ve attempted the challenge of taming this crazy dragon on screen.
More than any other video game series, Mortal Kombat has seen a plethora of live-action adaptations, from Hollywood movies to syndicated television. This weekend marks another milestone in that history, too, with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s hotly anticipated Mortal Kombat reboot opening in theaters and premiering on HBO Max. It’s the third Mortal Kombat movie released under the New Line banner,...
“Test your might.” These are the words of a minigame in the original Mortal Kombat arcade fighter from 1992. They were meant to signal an interlude between the simple pleasures of digitized sprites spilling buckets of blood. Yet they’ve also become synonymous with a franchise that’s arguably the most popular video game fighter of all-time. The phrase is also a pretty apt description for the various filmmakers who’ve attempted the challenge of taming this crazy dragon on screen.
More than any other video game series, Mortal Kombat has seen a plethora of live-action adaptations, from Hollywood movies to syndicated television. This weekend marks another milestone in that history, too, with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s hotly anticipated Mortal Kombat reboot opening in theaters and premiering on HBO Max. It’s the third Mortal Kombat movie released under the New Line banner,...
- 4/24/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
I’m not usually one to look up the MPAA ratings for movies. But there came a point while watching the new Mortal Kombat that I got curious. A point sometime after hearing Kano, the notoriously aggro Australian mercenary, call someone a “fucking idiot” for what felt the like 50th time, but before the part where we see a surge of power bore a hole so cleanly through that someone’s flesh that their spine — dripping with a few gorgeous chunks of meat — is all that remains of their torso in the end.
- 4/23/2021
- by K. Austin Collins
- Rollingstone.com
It might be the highest moment of tension in 1995’s Mortal Kombat. While the video game movie positions a wonderful, scenery-chewing Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as its big bad, I doubt many feared how Robin Shou would handle him in the ring. But Johnny Cage fighting Goro? It’s B-movie actor Linden Ashby playing B-movie actor Johnny Cage, and both the performer and character are entering the arena with a six-limbed demon—a bellowing banshee who just murdered a dozen other token “good guys.” The beast even has the cojones to steal Johnny’s signature sunglasses before the bout and crush them in his hand. How scary is that?
Not very, as it turns out.
As soon as the bell rings, Johnny pulls an honest-to-Raiden split, just like he’s Jean-Claude Van Damme, and punches the stony monster directly in the loincloth. At least in ’95, director Paul W.S. Anderson understood the assignment...
Not very, as it turns out.
As soon as the bell rings, Johnny pulls an honest-to-Raiden split, just like he’s Jean-Claude Van Damme, and punches the stony monster directly in the loincloth. At least in ’95, director Paul W.S. Anderson understood the assignment...
- 4/21/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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Despite a more than 20 year gap in between the last “Mortal Kombat” film and the upcoming release, fans of the franchise have remained loyal to the movies and video games. The latest film in the series will arrive in theaters and on HBO Max on April 16. If you’re not already subscribed to HBO Max a monthly subscription costs $14.99 a month which grants you access to thousands of blockbuster films, hit TV series, and a myriad of classic movie titles, plus exclusive programming including “Mortal Kombat” and a slate of films on the Warner Bros. roster, all of which will be available to stream for the first month after the films are released in theaters.
Despite a more than 20 year gap in between the last “Mortal Kombat” film and the upcoming release, fans of the franchise have remained loyal to the movies and video games. The latest film in the series will arrive in theaters and on HBO Max on April 16. If you’re not already subscribed to HBO Max a monthly subscription costs $14.99 a month which grants you access to thousands of blockbuster films, hit TV series, and a myriad of classic movie titles, plus exclusive programming including “Mortal Kombat” and a slate of films on the Warner Bros. roster, all of which will be available to stream for the first month after the films are released in theaters.
- 3/30/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
Here is an interesting poser. The template of a cinematic movement often results in imitation. So if you see the imitators first then does that affect your opinion of the original given it then loses some of its freshness? How best then to look at “City War”? Is it best to have seen the original heroic bloodsheds that came before it or does that in turn mean there will be an automatic comparison. Welcome to the Hobson’s choice of reviewing. Separating a movie from its peers to look at it on its own terms. With “A Better Tomorrow”, we got the template for all heroic bloodshed features to follow. So in theory comparisons are inevitable especially when casting Ti Lung and Chow Yun-fat. Does it stand on its own merits or make you wish you’d started watching the original again?
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- 1/29/2021
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
One of Mortal Kombat 11’s initial creative blunders ended up being one of its greater strengths in the long run. As a bit of stunt casting, NetherRealm decided to replace Mortal Kombat X’s Tricia Helfer with Mma and WWE star Ronda Rousey as the voice of series mainstay Sonya Blade. Considering the excess of dialogue in the game’s story mode and countless pre-fight exchanges, Rousey’s questionable delivery turned a lot of people off on the character. It’s no wonder the studio didn’t bother giving Sonya any lines when Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath added a second story mode campaign.
Belgian DJ Dimitri Vegas also became a Sub-Zero skin and also recorded voice lines for the classic fighter for some reason. As you’d expect, Vegas’ delivery is bad but also hilarious in a “Why does this even exist?” kind of way.
That’s not to say...
Belgian DJ Dimitri Vegas also became a Sub-Zero skin and also recorded voice lines for the classic fighter for some reason. As you’d expect, Vegas’ delivery is bad but also hilarious in a “Why does this even exist?” kind of way.
That’s not to say...
- 11/24/2020
- by Gavin Jasper
- Den of Geek
As it turns out, Mortal Kombat 11 fans haven’t had to wait long in order to get their hands on the popular fighting game’s latest update.
Earlier today, NetherRealm head Ed Boon finally confirmed previous leaks outing the existence of new skins based on the classic 1995 movie, all of which are available in-game as a standalone purchase. The Klassic Mk Movie Skin Pack is up for download right now for $5.99 and contains three alternate costumes, one for Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage and Earthrealm’s protector, Raiden. As the name suggests, these outfits are particularly special as they swap current in-game models for each character for those that bear the likeness of Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Linden Ashby and Christopher Lambert, respectively.
Unsurprisingly, what with Mk 11 being by far the most visually impressive brawler on the market right now, NetherRealm has perfectly recreated every actor as they appeared 25 years ago, and you...
Earlier today, NetherRealm head Ed Boon finally confirmed previous leaks outing the existence of new skins based on the classic 1995 movie, all of which are available in-game as a standalone purchase. The Klassic Mk Movie Skin Pack is up for download right now for $5.99 and contains three alternate costumes, one for Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage and Earthrealm’s protector, Raiden. As the name suggests, these outfits are particularly special as they swap current in-game models for each character for those that bear the likeness of Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Linden Ashby and Christopher Lambert, respectively.
Unsurprisingly, what with Mk 11 being by far the most visually impressive brawler on the market right now, NetherRealm has perfectly recreated every actor as they appeared 25 years ago, and you...
- 11/24/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
If you thought Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa reprising the role of Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 11 nearly 15 years after the original film’s release was already the ultimate fan service, it might be time to take a seat for this latest reveal.
Breaking the news over on Twitter, NetherRealm’s Ed Boon posted an image, earlier today, of several characters in the game, accompanied by the phrase “Mk Movie skins!” The teaser, which you can see below, depicts Raiden, Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade bearing the likeness of actors Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby and Bridgette Wilson, respectively. Yes folks, a long-haired version of Earthrealm’s protector will finally be playable in a Mortal Kombat title, and the best news is arguably yet to come.
Back in September, data miners discovered unused audio files containing newly-recorded voice work from Lambert, Ashby and Wilson which, at the time, was largely dismissed as cut content.
Breaking the news over on Twitter, NetherRealm’s Ed Boon posted an image, earlier today, of several characters in the game, accompanied by the phrase “Mk Movie skins!” The teaser, which you can see below, depicts Raiden, Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade bearing the likeness of actors Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby and Bridgette Wilson, respectively. Yes folks, a long-haired version of Earthrealm’s protector will finally be playable in a Mortal Kombat title, and the best news is arguably yet to come.
Back in September, data miners discovered unused audio files containing newly-recorded voice work from Lambert, Ashby and Wilson which, at the time, was largely dismissed as cut content.
- 11/24/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
The original Mortal Kombat movie may not have aged gracefully since it released way back in 1995, but the film holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many. Paul W.S. Anderson’s Resident Evil adaptation famously diverges from the source material quite drastically, an ongoing point of contention among fans of Capcom’s video game series, creative liberties that were far less pronounced in the former.
Sticking rigidly to the events that unfold during the titular tournament, Anderson’s committal to fan service resulted in not only a faithful narrative, but a series of painstakingly choreographed fight scenes that, unlike the hammy acting, still hold up today. Scorpion and Johnny Cage, as well as Liu Kang and Reptile’s duels, remain two of the main highlights of the adaptation, and, coincidentally, were both incredibly difficult to film.
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Sticking rigidly to the events that unfold during the titular tournament, Anderson’s committal to fan service resulted in not only a faithful narrative, but a series of painstakingly choreographed fight scenes that, unlike the hammy acting, still hold up today. Scorpion and Johnny Cage, as well as Liu Kang and Reptile’s duels, remain two of the main highlights of the adaptation, and, coincidentally, were both incredibly difficult to film.
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- 8/19/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
What’s your favorite video game movie? Yeah, that’s a tough question, because none of them are exactly good. However, I would mine is the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie. It was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and stars Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson, Christopher Lambert, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. The film served as a loose adaptation of the first Mortal Kombat game and the first of the Mortal Kombat film series (if there is such a thing). Overall, the film received decent reviews, made a good amount of money, and spawned a sequel. For those who chose to block that memory
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- 3/30/2020
- by David Martinez
- TVovermind.com
Linden Ashby was coming down with a little cold when he arrived at The Hollywood Reporter's office on Monday, so he politely warned those around him not to shake his hand. But when his Mortal Kombat co-star Robin Shou arrived, Shou waved off the warning about potentially catching a cold and gripped Ashby in a bear hug — the first of many embraces the men shared during that morning's reunion.
In the 24 years since the actors starred in Mortal Kombat, the two have remained close, as was apparent as they chatted about each other's children and reminisced ...
In the 24 years since the actors starred in Mortal Kombat, the two have remained close, as was apparent as they chatted about each other's children and reminisced ...
- 9/20/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Linden Ashby was coming down with a little cold when he arrived at The Hollywood Reporter's office on Monday, so he politely warned those around him not to shake his hand. But when his Mortal Kombat co-star Robin Shou arrived, Shou waved off the warning about potentially catching a cold and gripped Ashby in a bear hug — the first of many embraces the men shared during that morning's reunion.
In the 24 years since the actors starred in Mortal Kombat, the two have remained close, as was apparent as they chatted about each other's children and reminisced ...
In the 24 years since the actors starred in Mortal Kombat, the two have remained close, as was apparent as they chatted about each other's children and reminisced ...
- 9/20/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Joseph Baxter Aug 17, 2019
Power Rangers actor Ludi Lin is reportedly in talks to join the Mortal Kombat reboot movie to play key character Liu Kang.
Mortal Kombat was the fighting game franchise that distinguished itself as the ostentatiously ultraviolent Chinese grindhouse-inspired alternative to the cartoony quarter-munching of the Street Fighter franchise, notably with its over-the-top characters. However, its de facto main character has been, for the most part, the ascetic and honorable chopsocky Shaolin monk warrior, Liu Kang. Consequently, it’s probably big news that the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot movie has found the actor who will play the crucial (k)ombatant.
Ludi Lin is in negotiations with New Line Cinema to pull off the proverbial fatality of landing the role of Liu Kang in the Mortal Kombat reboot film, reports Variety. While the Chinese-Canadian actor may not yet be a household name, he’s coming off some prominent roles,...
Power Rangers actor Ludi Lin is reportedly in talks to join the Mortal Kombat reboot movie to play key character Liu Kang.
Mortal Kombat was the fighting game franchise that distinguished itself as the ostentatiously ultraviolent Chinese grindhouse-inspired alternative to the cartoony quarter-munching of the Street Fighter franchise, notably with its over-the-top characters. However, its de facto main character has been, for the most part, the ascetic and honorable chopsocky Shaolin monk warrior, Liu Kang. Consequently, it’s probably big news that the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot movie has found the actor who will play the crucial (k)ombatant.
Ludi Lin is in negotiations with New Line Cinema to pull off the proverbial fatality of landing the role of Liu Kang in the Mortal Kombat reboot film, reports Variety. While the Chinese-Canadian actor may not yet be a household name, he’s coming off some prominent roles,...
- 8/16/2019
- Den of Geek
Matthew Byrd Aug 18, 2019
Mortal Kombat: The Movie is ridiculous, dated, awkward, and the one essential piece of video game movie history.
Many modern video game movies suffer from the delusion that they must be "good." Mortal Kombat didn't have that problem.
Released in 1995, Mortal Kombat followed what some call the unholy trinity of early ‘90s video game adaptations: Super Mario Bros., Double Dragon, and Street Fighter. The legacy of those films are forever entangled, but it's not entirely fair to lump them together in terms of either quality or success. For instance, Street Fighter did fairly well for itself at the box office (it grossed almost $100 million off a $35 million budget) and is actually fondly remembered by some for its irreverent nature and Raul Julia’s show-stealing final performance. Comparatively, Double Dragon and Super Mario Bros. both failed to make their budgets back (the latter is considered to be a...
Mortal Kombat: The Movie is ridiculous, dated, awkward, and the one essential piece of video game movie history.
Many modern video game movies suffer from the delusion that they must be "good." Mortal Kombat didn't have that problem.
Released in 1995, Mortal Kombat followed what some call the unholy trinity of early ‘90s video game adaptations: Super Mario Bros., Double Dragon, and Street Fighter. The legacy of those films are forever entangled, but it's not entirely fair to lump them together in terms of either quality or success. For instance, Street Fighter did fairly well for itself at the box office (it grossed almost $100 million off a $35 million budget) and is actually fondly remembered by some for its irreverent nature and Raul Julia’s show-stealing final performance. Comparatively, Double Dragon and Super Mario Bros. both failed to make their budgets back (the latter is considered to be a...
- 4/17/2018
- Den of Geek
"Toasty!"
What happened to Mortal Kombat? The video games seem to have made quite a comeback but for a moment there were whispers of something very interesting; a worthy film adaptation. Don’t get me wrong, the first movie holds a special place in my heart. When it came out video game movies were still being compared to Super Mario Bros. (yes, the one with Dennis Hopper holding his paycheck the entire film) and they tried their best. But, I haven’t watched that film in years because I know all it will do is remind me how easy I was to please as a child. I choose to remember it fondly, they put Goro and Sub-Zero onscreen.
Some of you may remember the sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. My goodness, where does one begin to pick that movie apart? There’s nothing I could write about that film that hasn...
What happened to Mortal Kombat? The video games seem to have made quite a comeback but for a moment there were whispers of something very interesting; a worthy film adaptation. Don’t get me wrong, the first movie holds a special place in my heart. When it came out video game movies were still being compared to Super Mario Bros. (yes, the one with Dennis Hopper holding his paycheck the entire film) and they tried their best. But, I haven’t watched that film in years because I know all it will do is remind me how easy I was to please as a child. I choose to remember it fondly, they put Goro and Sub-Zero onscreen.
Some of you may remember the sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. My goodness, where does one begin to pick that movie apart? There’s nothing I could write about that film that hasn...
- 7/22/2016
- by Tyler Richardson
- LRMonline.com
Last Updated: Dec 17, 2015 @ 3:10 Pm
2016 is shaping up to be a classic year for fans of martial arts / action movies. All of the big names are back , Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Sammo Hung and lets not forget Jean Claude Van Damme.
So you don’t miss out , we’ve compiled a list of stand out movies which we think you should not miss.
So without further delay here are Amp’s Best Martial Arts Movies to look forward to in 2016
Note: Bookmark this article as we will keep this updated with more news, pictures, posters, trailers as we get them.
ContentsThe Best Martial Arts Movies To Look Forward To In 2016Ip Man 3 (Donnie Yen) Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon : Sword of Destiny (Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh)Kickboxer: Vengeance(Jean-Claude Van Damme)The Deadly Reclaim (Wu Jing)The Monkey King 2 (Aaron Kwok)Rail Road Tigers (Jackie Chan)Kung Fu Yoga...
2016 is shaping up to be a classic year for fans of martial arts / action movies. All of the big names are back , Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Sammo Hung and lets not forget Jean Claude Van Damme.
So you don’t miss out , we’ve compiled a list of stand out movies which we think you should not miss.
So without further delay here are Amp’s Best Martial Arts Movies to look forward to in 2016
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ContentsThe Best Martial Arts Movies To Look Forward To In 2016Ip Man 3 (Donnie Yen) Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon : Sword of Destiny (Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh)Kickboxer: Vengeance(Jean-Claude Van Damme)The Deadly Reclaim (Wu Jing)The Monkey King 2 (Aaron Kwok)Rail Road Tigers (Jackie Chan)Kung Fu Yoga...
- 12/11/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Video game movies don't have the best reputation, but there are a few shining diamonds in the rough.
Weak on plot and characters, Silent Hill nevertheless has a deliciously creepy atmosphere that echoes the unsettling vibe of the game that inspired it. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is obviously rubbish, but wins points for embracing the absurd madness of the whole affair.
Ranking the Mortal Kombat characters: Who scores a flawless victory?
Not that you'd guess from the interminable Resident Evil series, but the greatest ever video game movie was directed by Paul Ws Anderson - 1995's Mortal Kombat, celebrating its 20th anniversary today.
It's got a proper, simple storyline that - and why the hell not? - is based on the wafer-thin plot of the game itself.
Ne'er do well and bad guy sorcerer Shang Tsung (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) is looking to take over the Earth, and needs his gang to...
Weak on plot and characters, Silent Hill nevertheless has a deliciously creepy atmosphere that echoes the unsettling vibe of the game that inspired it. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is obviously rubbish, but wins points for embracing the absurd madness of the whole affair.
Ranking the Mortal Kombat characters: Who scores a flawless victory?
Not that you'd guess from the interminable Resident Evil series, but the greatest ever video game movie was directed by Paul Ws Anderson - 1995's Mortal Kombat, celebrating its 20th anniversary today.
It's got a proper, simple storyline that - and why the hell not? - is based on the wafer-thin plot of the game itself.
Ne'er do well and bad guy sorcerer Shang Tsung (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) is looking to take over the Earth, and needs his gang to...
- 8/18/2015
- Digital Spy
Mortal Kombat
Paul W.S. Anderson
Kevin Droney
1995, USA
After Street Fighter laid the groundwork for the fighting game, Mortal Kombat hit the scene, setting a high-water mark for realistic digitized graphics and pushing boundaries with its high levels of bloody violence, including, most notably, its Fatalities. It sparked so much controversy for its depiction of extreme violence and gore that it led to the creation of the Esrb (the video game rating system). The release of Mortal Kombat for home consoles by Acclaim Entertainment was one of the largest video game launches of all time, with a $10 million marketing campaign that dubbed the date “Mortal Monday.” No surprise, then, that a game this controversial and popular would pique the interest of money-hungry Hollywood executives looking to cash in. Mortal Kombat the movie enjoyed a 3-week run at the top of the Us box office, earning over $122 million worldwide. In addition to toys,...
Paul W.S. Anderson
Kevin Droney
1995, USA
After Street Fighter laid the groundwork for the fighting game, Mortal Kombat hit the scene, setting a high-water mark for realistic digitized graphics and pushing boundaries with its high levels of bloody violence, including, most notably, its Fatalities. It sparked so much controversy for its depiction of extreme violence and gore that it led to the creation of the Esrb (the video game rating system). The release of Mortal Kombat for home consoles by Acclaim Entertainment was one of the largest video game launches of all time, with a $10 million marketing campaign that dubbed the date “Mortal Monday.” No surprise, then, that a game this controversial and popular would pique the interest of money-hungry Hollywood executives looking to cash in. Mortal Kombat the movie enjoyed a 3-week run at the top of the Us box office, earning over $122 million worldwide. In addition to toys,...
- 8/15/2015
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
How do you rank perfection? Duncan has a go, as he lists the top 25 Jason Statham films...
For regular Den Of Geek readers, it will come as little surprise to see this list come round. We've chosen our favourite Statham films before, but such is the productivity of the great man, it was decided that a mere top ten was no longer large enough to contain his ever growing body of work. Last time I mentioned updating this piece to the man himself back in 2012 due to his insane workload, he cracked up and responded, “My productivity is overwhelming! 'Have a fucking day off!'”
Since this list has now expanded to encompass 25 of his movies, it seemed only right to include multiple sequels, with his big trio of action franchises all spawning some thoroughly entertaining fare worthy of mention, though I’ve tried to exclude the personal bias that...
For regular Den Of Geek readers, it will come as little surprise to see this list come round. We've chosen our favourite Statham films before, but such is the productivity of the great man, it was decided that a mere top ten was no longer large enough to contain his ever growing body of work. Last time I mentioned updating this piece to the man himself back in 2012 due to his insane workload, he cracked up and responded, “My productivity is overwhelming! 'Have a fucking day off!'”
Since this list has now expanded to encompass 25 of his movies, it seemed only right to include multiple sequels, with his big trio of action franchises all spawning some thoroughly entertaining fare worthy of mention, though I’ve tried to exclude the personal bias that...
- 8/14/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
I don’t know about you, but E3 got me Super stoked to slap Mortal Kombat X into my PS4 next year! In my excitement I went back and watched one of the few video game movies that actually encompasses the feel of the original material. That movie? You guessed it, New Line Cinema’s Mortal Kombat! Well, despite having a lot of input from original game creators Ed Boon and John Tobias, there are a few things in the film that aren’t quite canon, so here is my list of the five biggest things they did differently than the original storyline for the games. I am not including parts from the rebooted timeline, however, since the movie wasn’t based on that timeline. (Also, we’re only gonna talk about the first Mortal Kombat movie, because Annihilation got so much wrong this article would have to be printed in hardback…...
- 6/16/2014
- by Jake Smith
- GeekTyrant
Twitter:https://twitter.com/tonyjaaofficial
Tony Jaa is one of the most talked about Action stars in the world, with his ground-breaking action and stunt work, he will certainly be around for a long, long time. The first time i seen Tony in Ong Bak, i could not believe what i was seeing, just incredible stuff i had not seen since the first time i watched Jackie Chan in Police Story. Hard hitting fight scenes, excellent stunt work, incredible flexibility, and just had a fresh approach of Martial Arts movie making.
Apart from starring in movies, Tony has also been stunt work in Mortal Kombat Annihilation for the character Liu Kang (Robin Shou). I recently heard he also doubled Sammo Hung, when he did a commercial which required him to somersault onto the elephant’s back.
Over recent years, Tony Jaa has proved to the world what he can deliver on...
Tony Jaa is one of the most talked about Action stars in the world, with his ground-breaking action and stunt work, he will certainly be around for a long, long time. The first time i seen Tony in Ong Bak, i could not believe what i was seeing, just incredible stuff i had not seen since the first time i watched Jackie Chan in Police Story. Hard hitting fight scenes, excellent stunt work, incredible flexibility, and just had a fresh approach of Martial Arts movie making.
Apart from starring in movies, Tony has also been stunt work in Mortal Kombat Annihilation for the character Liu Kang (Robin Shou). I recently heard he also doubled Sammo Hung, when he did a commercial which required him to somersault onto the elephant’s back.
Over recent years, Tony Jaa has proved to the world what he can deliver on...
- 4/8/2014
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Mortal Kombat
Written by Kevin Droney
Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson
USA, 1995
Self-exiled Shaolin monk and martial arts pupil Liu Kang (Robin Shou) awakens one night from a nightmare in which a strange and powerful sorcerer named Shang Tsung (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) brutally murders Kang’s younger brother before looking directly into the camera and claiming Kang’s very soul. Shaken by the experience, the hot-headed youth returns to his former home among the temples to learn the truth of his brother’s demise. Much to his surprise, there is more at stake than family matters, or so explains the god of lightning, Raiden (Christopher Lambert), who magically makes an appearance. His brother’s death granted Shang Tsung, ambassador of an evil dimension called Outworld, a ninth consecutive victory in an ancient tournament named Mortal Kombat. A tenth successive win for the vile Outworld grants Tsung and his minions ownership of the Earth realm.
Written by Kevin Droney
Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson
USA, 1995
Self-exiled Shaolin monk and martial arts pupil Liu Kang (Robin Shou) awakens one night from a nightmare in which a strange and powerful sorcerer named Shang Tsung (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) brutally murders Kang’s younger brother before looking directly into the camera and claiming Kang’s very soul. Shaken by the experience, the hot-headed youth returns to his former home among the temples to learn the truth of his brother’s demise. Much to his surprise, there is more at stake than family matters, or so explains the god of lightning, Raiden (Christopher Lambert), who magically makes an appearance. His brother’s death granted Shang Tsung, ambassador of an evil dimension called Outworld, a ninth consecutive victory in an ancient tournament named Mortal Kombat. A tenth successive win for the vile Outworld grants Tsung and his minions ownership of the Earth realm.
- 2/15/2014
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
For an actor so enigmatically blessed with sensitive leading man looks, Keanu Reeves has an uncanny dexterity within the action genre. Hampered by the effortlessness of his airhead turn as Ted in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Reeves spent years shedding his pretty boy persona in more arthouse and mainstream dramatic fare, only to find it right at home within the action genre. Regarded less as an action star than an action film curiosity, the actor opened the ‘90s with his surfer boy cum adrenaline cop turn in Point Break and closed it with the advent of the superhero on film in The Matrix. In between was Speed, which distilled the facets of the action hero down to a gleam of his eye and a grimace of his teeth.
In the opening shots of Point Break, Reeves emerges from an FBI shooting range soaking wet from an afternoon downpour, a...
In the opening shots of Point Break, Reeves emerges from an FBI shooting range soaking wet from an afternoon downpour, a...
- 2/26/2013
- by Shane Ramirez
- SoundOnSight
I’ll be honest, I completely forgot Roel Reiné was going ahead with another Death Race after already presenting a horrid sequel (Death Race 2) to an averagely enjoyable B-Movie (Death Race), but low and behold here I am writing my review of Death Race 3: Boobs – um, I mean, Death Race 3: Inferno. Seriously though, I thought the above picture was appropriate because half the bloody movie was spent with a camera focused on Tanit Phoenix’s cleavage, only to pull away when a car blew up or someone died. Exploitation is one thing, but I mean c’mon, even I can admit the sexuality was laughably overplayed – and I’m a dude.
Here’s the thing though – Death Race 2 was an unnecessary and slobbish sequel to a B-Movie only hardcore genre junkies enjoyed, literally building up to the final conflict only to abruptly end the film and...
Here’s the thing though – Death Race 2 was an unnecessary and slobbish sequel to a B-Movie only hardcore genre junkies enjoyed, literally building up to the final conflict only to abruptly end the film and...
- 2/14/2013
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Feature Duncan Bowles Feb 4, 2013
High-octane car-crashing sequel Death Race 3: Inferno's out on DVD and Blu-ray. Here's Duncan to share a few of its craziest moments...
Chances are that if you’re reading this, then you’re already a convert to the ways of the Death Race franchise, so what you’ll probably want to know is how the new film, Death Race: Inferno, holds up compared to part two. Thankfully, Inferno is just as much B-movie fun, sticking to the traditional sequel convention of being bigger, louder and considerably more insane.
While Death Race 2 made every effort to build up the new character of Carl ‘Luke’ Lucas (played by Luke Goss), while introducing his own story arc, Inferno centres almost entirely on action and makes absolutely no apologies for it. So what better way to review the film than to highlight the more gloriously bonkers moments that perpetuate the it.
High-octane car-crashing sequel Death Race 3: Inferno's out on DVD and Blu-ray. Here's Duncan to share a few of its craziest moments...
Chances are that if you’re reading this, then you’re already a convert to the ways of the Death Race franchise, so what you’ll probably want to know is how the new film, Death Race: Inferno, holds up compared to part two. Thankfully, Inferno is just as much B-movie fun, sticking to the traditional sequel convention of being bigger, louder and considerably more insane.
While Death Race 2 made every effort to build up the new character of Carl ‘Luke’ Lucas (played by Luke Goss), while introducing his own story arc, Inferno centres almost entirely on action and makes absolutely no apologies for it. So what better way to review the film than to highlight the more gloriously bonkers moments that perpetuate the it.
- 2/1/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
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“Death Race 3: Inferno,” which came to Blu-ray and DVD combo pack on Jan. 22, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, stars Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Dougray Scott, Fred Koehler, Tanit Phoenix, Robin Shou, Hlubi Mboya, Roxane Hayward, Bart Fouche and Jeremy Crutchley from director Roel Reiné and writers Tony Giglio and Paul W.S. Anderson.
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- 1/27/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Death Race 3: Inferno arrives on DVD and Blu-ray today courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and to get you fiends out there pumped up, Dread Central recently caught up with the man behind the Frankenstein mask, Luke Goss.
In this third Death Race flick, we find Goss' character, Carl Lucas, once again getting the royal screwjob but this time by the douchebag owner of a South African prison named Niles York (Dougray Scott), who will stop at nothing to ensure that Frankenstein doesn't win the newest Death Race through the dangerous streets and terrains of the unforgiving Kalahari Desert.
Directed by Roel Reiné, Death Race 3 also stars Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames, Tanit Phoenix, Robin Shou and Fred Koehler. At the recent press day for the sequel, we spoke to Goss about what was different for him this time around while reprising his role as Frankenstein and heard more about...
In this third Death Race flick, we find Goss' character, Carl Lucas, once again getting the royal screwjob but this time by the douchebag owner of a South African prison named Niles York (Dougray Scott), who will stop at nothing to ensure that Frankenstein doesn't win the newest Death Race through the dangerous streets and terrains of the unforgiving Kalahari Desert.
Directed by Roel Reiné, Death Race 3 also stars Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames, Tanit Phoenix, Robin Shou and Fred Koehler. At the recent press day for the sequel, we spoke to Goss about what was different for him this time around while reprising his role as Frankenstein and heard more about...
- 1/22/2013
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
Death Race 3: Inferno
Stars: Luke Goss, Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames, Dougray Scott, Tanit Phoenix, Fred Koehler, Robin Shou | Written by Tony Giglio | Directed by Roel Reine
Universal have made quite a stock in trade of taking some of their fan-favourite franchises and cranking out straight to DVD sequels: Darkman, Tremors, The Scorpion King, American Pie hell – even the The Land Before Time series! One of their best current straight to DVD franchises is Death Race… Now in it’s third incarnation, the series is, in this reviewers humble opinion, actually one of the best low-budget action franchises around and despite any misgivings you may have, this third film keeps up the quality.
A sequel to the prequel, helmed once again by Dutch director Roel Reine – who directed the previous film in the franchise; and who seems to be specialising in directing Dtv sequels having lensed The Marine 2, Death Race 2...
Stars: Luke Goss, Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames, Dougray Scott, Tanit Phoenix, Fred Koehler, Robin Shou | Written by Tony Giglio | Directed by Roel Reine
Universal have made quite a stock in trade of taking some of their fan-favourite franchises and cranking out straight to DVD sequels: Darkman, Tremors, The Scorpion King, American Pie hell – even the The Land Before Time series! One of their best current straight to DVD franchises is Death Race… Now in it’s third incarnation, the series is, in this reviewers humble opinion, actually one of the best low-budget action franchises around and despite any misgivings you may have, this third film keeps up the quality.
A sequel to the prequel, helmed once again by Dutch director Roel Reine – who directed the previous film in the franchise; and who seems to be specialising in directing Dtv sequels having lensed The Marine 2, Death Race 2...
- 1/19/2013
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Debuting directly on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand next week, Death Race 3: Inferno is set in the universe of Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race , itself inspired by Roger Corman's cult classic Death Race 2000 . Starring Luke Goss, Danny Trejo, Tanit Phoenix, Fred Koehler, Robin Shou with Ving Rhames and Dougray Scott, the sequel is directed by Roel Reiné ( Death Race 2 ). Inferno finds Carl "Frankenstein" Lucas (Goss) with just one race left to go before he earns his freedom. He soon learns, however, that the first-ever desert course will take him straight through South Africa.s Kalahari Desert and will pit him against some of the deadliest racers he's ever faced. ComingSoon.net sat down with Trejo, who reprises his role of Goldberg from Death Race 2 . In addition to...
- 1/18/2013
- Comingsoon.net
One of our favorite actors around these parts is undoubtedly veteran character actor Danny Trejo, who has appeared in almost 250 projects during his illustrious 30-year career.
In his latest, Death Race 3: Inferno, we find him battling alongside franchise star Luke Goss against corrupt forces that are working against them, keeping the men and their race team locked away in a dangerous South African prison as part of the first-ever "Death Race" in the desert.
Arriving on Blu-Ray and DVD January 22nd courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Death Race 3: Inferno was directed by Roel Reiné and also stars Ving Rhames, Dougray Scott, Tanit Phoenix, Robin Shou and Fred Koehler.
During a recent press day for Death Race 3: Inferno, Dread Central had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Trejo exclusively to hear more about his experiences filming the sequel in South Africa, how his character "Goldberg...
In his latest, Death Race 3: Inferno, we find him battling alongside franchise star Luke Goss against corrupt forces that are working against them, keeping the men and their race team locked away in a dangerous South African prison as part of the first-ever "Death Race" in the desert.
Arriving on Blu-Ray and DVD January 22nd courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Death Race 3: Inferno was directed by Roel Reiné and also stars Ving Rhames, Dougray Scott, Tanit Phoenix, Robin Shou and Fred Koehler.
During a recent press day for Death Race 3: Inferno, Dread Central had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Trejo exclusively to hear more about his experiences filming the sequel in South Africa, how his character "Goldberg...
- 1/14/2013
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
Watch new clips and bonus features from Death Race 3: Inferno, starring Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Dougray Scott, Tanit Phoenix and Robin Shou. Roel Reiné helms the action flick from the script by Tony Giglio from the story by Paul W.S. Anderson and Giglio. Catch it on DVD and Blu-ray via Universal Studios Home Entertainment on January 22nd. In Death Race 3, repentant convict Carl Lucas (Goss) — aka Frankenstein— is a legendary driver in the brutal prison blood sport known as Death Race. Only one victory away from winning freedom, Lucas is plunged into his most vicious competition yet: the first ever Desert Death Race. Through South Africa's infernal Kalahari Desert, Lucas is pitted against ruthless adversaries and powerful forces at work behind the scenes to ensure his defeat. Death Race 3: Inferno is an insane, action packed thrill-ride.
- 1/14/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Watch new clips and bonus features from Death Race 3: Inferno, starring Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Dougray Scott, Tanit Phoenix and Robin Shou. Roel Reiné helms the action flick from the script by Tony Giglio from the story by Paul W.S. Anderson and Giglio. Catch it on DVD and Blu-ray via Universal Studios Home Entertainment on January 22nd. In Death Race 3, repentant convict Carl Lucas (Goss) — aka Frankenstein— is a legendary driver in the brutal prison blood sport known as Death Race. Only one victory away from winning freedom, Lucas is plunged into his most vicious competition yet: the first ever Desert Death Race. Through South Africa's infernal Kalahari Desert, Lucas is pitted against ruthless adversaries and powerful forces at work behind the scenes to ensure his defeat. Death Race 3: Inferno is an insane, action packed thrill-ride.
- 1/14/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The new Death Race - Death Race 3: Inferno - starts in South Africa on January 22nd when Universal Studios Home Entertainment unleashes Roel Reiné's second direct-to-video sequel to the remake on Blu-ray and DVD, and they've released a new trailer to mark the occasion.
From the Press Release
The greatest Death Race driver of all time battles for his freedom through South Africa’s infernal desert when Death Race 3: Inferno comes to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on January 22, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The newest Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD Original™ finds the legendary Frankenstein in an unimaginably vicious new competition that pits teams of hardened convicts against each other in a blood-spattered, winner-take-all race through South Africa. This explosive, unrated addition to the high-octane franchise revs up the adrenaline with more extreme action, outrageous new vehicles, brutal stunts and an all-star cast. Also available on Digital Download.
From the Press Release
The greatest Death Race driver of all time battles for his freedom through South Africa’s infernal desert when Death Race 3: Inferno comes to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on January 22, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The newest Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD Original™ finds the legendary Frankenstein in an unimaginably vicious new competition that pits teams of hardened convicts against each other in a blood-spattered, winner-take-all race through South Africa. This explosive, unrated addition to the high-octane franchise revs up the adrenaline with more extreme action, outrageous new vehicles, brutal stunts and an all-star cast. Also available on Digital Download.
- 1/8/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Some of the biggest and most successful series of games come in the form of the open world genre. Assassin’s Creed III, Grand Theft Auto IV and more recently, Far Cry 3 are a handful of the top free roaming games. Some would think it unfathomable for a new IP to even attempt to squeeze into this field of iconic games. It’s almost as daring as introducing a new Fps in this day and age (and we know how those turn out). Despite the treacherous economic landscape for new IPs, Square Enix was bold enough to introduce Sleeping Dogs. This game consistently impresses with mission variety set amidst the vibrant landscape of Hong Kong.
United Front Games takes the established conventions of sandbox games and doesn’t introduce anything revolutionary, but does refine it into a very polished package. Sleeping Dogs takes relatively unfamiliar Hong Kong as its overworld...
United Front Games takes the established conventions of sandbox games and doesn’t introduce anything revolutionary, but does refine it into a very polished package. Sleeping Dogs takes relatively unfamiliar Hong Kong as its overworld...
- 12/12/2012
- by Francois Chang
- BuzzFocus.com
Dracula 2013: Breed of Darkness is the latest offering that brings together cool old school actors such as Bolo yeung, Cynthia Rothrock, Robin Shou, Jeff Speakman plus many more.
I am very excited to see Bolo back on our screens, this guy is a living legend, one of the greatest villains ever. If you have seen movies such as Enter The Dragon, Chinese Hercules, Bloodsport, Double Impact, then you will know what i am talking about.
Director: John Carl Buechler
Cast
Michael Madsen, Robin Shou, Bolo Yeung, Ray Liotta, Matthias Hues, Cynthia Rothrock, Jeff Speakman, Nelson Ricardo, Andrew Fanelli, Erik Schuetz, Johnny Messner, Robert Burneika, Pavel Nyziak, Conan Stevens, and Dirk Rabe.
Story
Pieces of a Nazi World War II submarine are recovered off the coast of Eastern Europe by a group of Marine Archeologist. Inside the sunken sub, a secret compartment is discovered that contains the presence of an...
I am very excited to see Bolo back on our screens, this guy is a living legend, one of the greatest villains ever. If you have seen movies such as Enter The Dragon, Chinese Hercules, Bloodsport, Double Impact, then you will know what i am talking about.
Director: John Carl Buechler
Cast
Michael Madsen, Robin Shou, Bolo Yeung, Ray Liotta, Matthias Hues, Cynthia Rothrock, Jeff Speakman, Nelson Ricardo, Andrew Fanelli, Erik Schuetz, Johnny Messner, Robert Burneika, Pavel Nyziak, Conan Stevens, and Dirk Rabe.
Story
Pieces of a Nazi World War II submarine are recovered off the coast of Eastern Europe by a group of Marine Archeologist. Inside the sunken sub, a secret compartment is discovered that contains the presence of an...
- 11/18/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
The official specs and artwork for the second direct-to-video sequel to Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race remake, Death Race 3: Inferno, have made their way online, and we have them right here at our starting gate. Dig it!
From the Press Release
The greatest Death Race driver of all time battles for his freedom through South Africa’s infernal desert when Death Race 3: Inferno comes to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on January 22, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The newest Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD Original™ finds the legendary Frankenstein in an unimaginably vicious new competition that pits teams of hardened convicts against each other in a blood-spattered, winner-take-all race through South Africa. This explosive, unrated addition to the high-octane franchise revs up the adrenaline with more extreme action, outrageous new vehicles, brutal stunts and an all-star cast. Also available on Digital Download.
Inspired by Roger Corman...
From the Press Release
The greatest Death Race driver of all time battles for his freedom through South Africa’s infernal desert when Death Race 3: Inferno comes to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on January 22, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The newest Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD Original™ finds the legendary Frankenstein in an unimaginably vicious new competition that pits teams of hardened convicts against each other in a blood-spattered, winner-take-all race through South Africa. This explosive, unrated addition to the high-octane franchise revs up the adrenaline with more extreme action, outrageous new vehicles, brutal stunts and an all-star cast. Also available on Digital Download.
Inspired by Roger Corman...
- 11/8/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Death Race 3: Inferno is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on January 22, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
The newest Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD Original finds the legendary Frankenstein in an unimaginably vicious new competition that pits teams of hardened convicts against each other in a blood-spattered, winner-take-all race through South Africa.
Inspired by Roger Corman's cult classic Death Race 2000, the film is directed by Roel Reine (Death Race 2, Scorpion King 3) and produced by Paul W.S. Anderson and Jeremy Bolt, as well as Mike Elliott (Death Race 2, The Eye).
The film stars Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2, Sons of Anarchy), Ving Rhames (Death Race 2, Pulp Fiction), Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II), Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2), Fred Koehler (Death Race 1 & 2) and Robin Shou (Death Race 1 & 2).
Read more...
The newest Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD Original finds the legendary Frankenstein in an unimaginably vicious new competition that pits teams of hardened convicts against each other in a blood-spattered, winner-take-all race through South Africa.
Inspired by Roger Corman's cult classic Death Race 2000, the film is directed by Roel Reine (Death Race 2, Scorpion King 3) and produced by Paul W.S. Anderson and Jeremy Bolt, as well as Mike Elliott (Death Race 2, The Eye).
The film stars Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2, Sons of Anarchy), Ving Rhames (Death Race 2, Pulp Fiction), Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II), Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2), Fred Koehler (Death Race 1 & 2) and Robin Shou (Death Race 1 & 2).
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- 11/8/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
We scour the interwebs for the coolest movie news and more so you don't have to ...
If you're going to embark on a high-stakes all-night adventure in search of a missing younger brother, what better night than Halloween? Ring the doorbell of the "Fun Size" poster on display at ComingSoon.net.
We applaud Disney's choice! "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" director David Slade is in talks to direct the screen adaptation of "Matched," Ally Condie's young adult novel that depicts a dystopian future in which choice has been taken away.
Yippie-ki-yay! Did John McClane try to take on Apple? The Guardian reports that Bruce Willis is indeed not suing the technology conglomerate over who owns his vast digital music collection after he dies (hard).
YouTube institution Bad Lip Reading has run out of political figures to poke fun at and has commenced with poking and prodding music videos and movies. Today's target?...
If you're going to embark on a high-stakes all-night adventure in search of a missing younger brother, what better night than Halloween? Ring the doorbell of the "Fun Size" poster on display at ComingSoon.net.
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YouTube institution Bad Lip Reading has run out of political figures to poke fun at and has commenced with poking and prodding music videos and movies. Today's target?...
- 9/6/2012
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
Get ready for an explosive, action-fueled ride when hardened criminals race for their freedom in vicious new vehicles and face off in the ultimate blood sport in the all-new original feature Death Race 3: Inferno.
In this all-new original feature film based on the hit franchise, the popular Death Race is transported across the globe to the unforgiving and rugged terrain of South Africa where Frankenstein – the greatest Death Race driver of all time – takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew, as well.
Inspired by Roger Corman.s cult classic thrill ride, Death Race 3: Inferno marks the return of Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Blade 2), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2, Machete, .Sons of Anarchy.), Ving Rhames (Death Race 2, Mission: Impossible franchise, Pulp Fiction), Fred Koehler (Death Race 1 & 2, .Lost.), Robin Shou (Death Race 1 & 2, Mortal Kombat) and Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2,...
In this all-new original feature film based on the hit franchise, the popular Death Race is transported across the globe to the unforgiving and rugged terrain of South Africa where Frankenstein – the greatest Death Race driver of all time – takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew, as well.
Inspired by Roger Corman.s cult classic thrill ride, Death Race 3: Inferno marks the return of Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Blade 2), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2, Machete, .Sons of Anarchy.), Ving Rhames (Death Race 2, Mission: Impossible franchise, Pulp Fiction), Fred Koehler (Death Race 1 & 2, .Lost.), Robin Shou (Death Race 1 & 2, Mortal Kombat) and Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2,...
- 9/5/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The second trailer for the second direct-to-video sequel to Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race remake, Death Race 3: Inferno, has made its way online. Look for it on Blu-ray and DVD in early 2013!
The Roel Reine (Death Race 2) directed sequel takes place after the events of Reine's last entry. The new film will focus on off-road racing in the Mexican desert. A guaranteed to be shirtless at some point Danny Trejo and Tanit Phoenix reprise their roles for this latest sliver of car-related carnage. Robin Shou, Fred Koelher, Dougray Scott, and Hlubi Mboya also star.
Synopsis
Convicted cop-killer Carl Lucas, aka Frankenstein, is a superstar driver in the brutal prison yard demolition derby known as Death Race. Only one victory away from winning freedom for himself and his pit crew, Lucas is plunged into an all-new competition more vicious than anything he has experienced before. Pitted against his most ruthless adversaries ever,...
The Roel Reine (Death Race 2) directed sequel takes place after the events of Reine's last entry. The new film will focus on off-road racing in the Mexican desert. A guaranteed to be shirtless at some point Danny Trejo and Tanit Phoenix reprise their roles for this latest sliver of car-related carnage. Robin Shou, Fred Koelher, Dougray Scott, and Hlubi Mboya also star.
Synopsis
Convicted cop-killer Carl Lucas, aka Frankenstein, is a superstar driver in the brutal prison yard demolition derby known as Death Race. Only one victory away from winning freedom for himself and his pit crew, Lucas is plunged into an all-new competition more vicious than anything he has experienced before. Pitted against his most ruthless adversaries ever,...
- 9/5/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Roel Reine returns once more to speedy action 'Death Race' franchise to follow his 2010 helmed prequel 'Death Race 2'. The director of DR2 and 'The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption' is back again to oversee the direct to DVD sequel 'Death Race: Inferno', penned by returing scribe Tony Giglio ('Timber Falls'). The first trailer from the up and coming follow-up has arrived all kitted out with explosions, crashes and abrupt dialogue. 'Death Race: Inferno' will star returning players Luke Goss (as Carl 'Luke' Lucas), Ving Rhames ('Piranha 3Dd'), Danny Trejo ('Machete Kills') and South African stunner Tanit Phoenix -below ('Lost Boys: The Thirst') and is set to race straight onto DVD at some point in the near future. Dougray Scott ('Mission: Impossible II'), Robin Shou, Fred Koehler, Tanya van Graan, Sean Cameron Michael, Langley Kirkwood,...
- 8/13/2012
- Horror Asylum
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