Gabriel's Movie Blog

Lack of Updates

2011-07-24T10:30:00.000+08:00

Hello, thank you for visiting my blog. As you can see, this blog has not been updated for some time as I have been very busy with my daytime job and also my new found hobby of collecting toys.

I am still deciding whether or not to continue updating this blog or to abandon it altogether. But if you have a Google+ account, please follow me at gplus.to/gabthum instead. Thanks.

First Trailer for "Thor"

2010-12-12T04:00:00.000+08:00

The first trailer for the upcoming superhero film "Thor" is here. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh and stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Jaimie Alexander and Anthony Hopkins.

The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

"Thor" is scheduled for release in the US on May 6, 2011.

"Real Steel" Trailer

2010-12-12T03:30:00.000+08:00

The first trailer for the upcoming action film "Real Steel" has been released. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and stars Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly and Kevin Durand.

Hugh Jackman plays Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.

"Real Steel" is scheduled for release on October 7, 2011.

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Teaser Trailer

2010-12-12T03:00:00.000+08:00

The official teaser trailer for the third "Transformers" film is now online. "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is directed by Michael Bay and stars Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Patrick Dempsey and Ramon Rodriguez.

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is scheduled for release in the US on July 1, 2011.

"Ip Man 2" Movie Review

2010-11-21T15:00:00.000+08:00

Director: Wilson Yip Wai-Shun
Cast: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Lynn Hung, Huang Xiaoming, Simon Yam, Kent Cheng, Fan Siu-Wong, Darren Shahlavi

"Ip Man 2" picks up after the events of the first film with Ip Man (Donnie Yen) leaving Foshan and relocating to Hong Kong in 1949. While the previous installment is a sensationalized semi-biography of the martial arts master, the sequel is far more historically inaccurate. I estimated almost 70% of the events in this movie are fictional.

The first half of the movie follows Ip Man setting up his own school in Hong Kong to teach Wing Chun and faces rivalry with the local martial arts master (Sammo Hung). Those of you who saw the trailer will know that the highlight of this film is the showdown between Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung. This is the duel everyone is paying to see and as expected, the fight choreography is both intense and fantastic.

The second half of the movie deals with the evil British who looks down upon the Chinese people of Hong Kong. The plot is nothing new and is quite common among Hong Kong-mainland China co-productions nowadays and is meant to appeal to the nationalist pride of the mainland China audience. However, the filmmakers went overboard with their attempt as the British in the film are so obnoxious and racist that it is hilarious. The main offender here is Darren Shahlavi as Twister, the British boxer who spends most of his screen time shouting how much he hates the Chinese. His overacting is so over-the-top that it risks being cartoonish. This is in contrast to Hiroyuki Ikeuchi's portrayal of the honorable General Miura in the first film.

If you overlook the historical inaccuracies and overacting bad guys, "Ip Man 2" is a satisfying martial arts film thanks to Donnie Yen's calm and charismatic performance, and Sammo Hung's excellent fight choreography.

Score: 8/10

"Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen" on Blu-ray & DVD

2010-11-20T22:30:00.006+08:00

Speaking of "The Green Hornet", there is a recent Hong Kong martial arts film which has a subplot whereby the main character dresses up as a mask vigilante (based on Kato) to stop Japanese assassinations. Yup, I am talking about "Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen" and the film is now available on Blu-ray & DVD from YesAsia.

The film is a continuation of the 1995 television series "Fist of Fury", with Donnie Yen reprising his role as Chen Zhen, a role made famous by Bruce Lee in the 1972 film also titled "Fist of Fury". "Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen" is set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, seven years after the events of the TV series.

Although Donnie Yen choreographed all the fight scenes himself, it is unfortunately not as good as his previous efforts in films "Flash Point" and "SPL". I believe this is mainly the fault of the director, Andrew Lau, who prefers to use close-ups and fast cuts instead. Nevertheless, "Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen" is still a pretty solid martial arts film and the Blu-ray/DVD is a must-have for any Donnie Yen fan.

Here the film's kick-ass trailer:

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Second Trailer for "The Green Hornet"

2010-11-20T13:00:00.006+08:00

Here's the brand new, second theatrical trailer for "The Green Hornet", directed by Michel Gondry and starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Christoph Waltz, Edward James Olmos and Tom Wilkinson. You can check out the trailer above, courtesy of Yahoo! Movies.

Although this new trailer gave me a much better impression of the film, I still think that the choice of casting Seth Rogen as the Green Hornet is highly questionable. On top of that, the slow-mo fight scenes look really fake to me and is in great contrast to Bruce Lee's 'real kung-fu'.

IMHO, the short film directed by Aurélien Poitrimoult is way more faithful to the source material and I wish Columbia Pictures hired him instead. You can check out the awesome short film below:

"The Green Hornet" first originated as a radio series on WXYZ (a local Detroit station) from 1936 to 1952. ABC then adapted "The Green Hornet" to television on 1966. The television series starred Van Williams as The Green Hornet and introduced martial arts master Bruce Lee to American audiences as Kato.

"The Green Hornet" is set for release in Malaysia on January 27, 2011.

"Cowboys & Aliens" Teaser Trailer

2010-11-20T12:00:00.001+08:00

Universal Pictures has unleashed the teaser trailer for Jon Favreau‘s big screen adaptation of the graphic novel "Cowboys & Aliens". The comic book adaptation crosses the classic Western with the alien-invasion genre, and stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, Noah Ringer and Adam Beach.

Official synopsis:

1873. Arizona Territory. A stranger with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don’t welcome strangers, and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde. It’s a town that lives in fear. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known.

Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation. As this gunslinger slowly starts to remember who he is and where he's been, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive traveler Ella, he pulls together a posse comprised of former opponents – townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors – all in danger of annihilation. United against a common enemy, they will prepare for an epic showdown for survival.

"Cowboys & Aliens" is scheduled for release in the US on July 29, 2011.

"Green Lantern" Movie Trailer

2010-11-17T21:00:00.001+08:00

Warner Bros has just released the full movie trailer for the big screen adaptation of DC Comics' "Green Lantern". The film is directed by Martin Campbell and stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, and Tim Robbins.

Official synopsis:

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.

Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.

"Green Lantern" is scheduled for release in Malaysia on June 16, 2011.

"Karate Girl" Training Video

2010-11-15T22:15:00.004+08:00

A training video from the upcoming Japanese martial arts film "Karate Girl" has been released on Youtube. The video shows Rina Takeda and her co-star, Hina Tobimatsu, hard at work.

The film is directed by Yoshikatsu Kimura and is supposed to be a sequel to Rina's big screen debut, "High Kick Girl!".

"Karate Girl" will be released in Japan on February 5, 2011.

"Battle: Los Angeles" International Teaser Trailer

2010-11-15T22:00:00.001+08:00

The teaser trailer for the upcoming science fiction film "Battle: Los Angeles" is now available online.

The film is directed by South African filmmaker Jonathan Liebesman, and stars Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Pena, and Bridget Moynahan.

"Battle: Los Angeles" is scheduled for release in Malaysia on March 17, 2011.

"Shaolin" Theatrical Trailer

2010-11-11T22:45:00.001+08:00

Emperor Motion Pictures has released the theatrical trailer to Benny Chan's upcoming martial arts film "Shaolin" (新少林寺). The film features an all-star cast which includes Andy Lau, Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Wu Jing, Fan Bingbing, Xing Yu, Yu Shao Qun, Xiong Xin Xin and Yu Hai. Cory Yuen will serve as the film's action director.

Hou Jie (Andy Lau) is an arrogant warlord who is betrayed by his second-in-command, Cao Man (Nicholas Tse). When his child is killed and his wife (Fan Bing Bing) leaves him, the heartbroken Hou Jie seeks refuge at the Shaolin Temple.

With the assistance of a Shaolin cook (Jackie Chan), Hou Jie becomes enlightened and begins to see things differently. But as the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hou Jie and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a stand against the treacherous warlord Cao Man and his collaborator Suo Xiang Tu (Xiong Xin Xin).

"Shaolin" opens in Malaysia on January 27, 2011.

Third "Tron Legacy" Trailer

2010-11-11T22:00:00.000+08:00

The third and presumably final trailer for "Tron Legacy" has been released recently. The latest trailer reveals a large chunk of the plot and the dual personalities portrayed by Jeff Bridges.

Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, looks into his father’s disappearance and is transported into the computer world and embarks on an adventure in which he learns what has happened to his father.

"Tron Legacy" is expected to be released in the U.S. on December 17, 2010.

"The Avengers" Assemble at Comic-Con 2010

2010-08-03T20:00:00.004+08:00

Two Saturdays ago, Marvel Studios revealed the line-up of their upcoming superhero team-up film "The Avengers" at the San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury) came on stage to introduce Clark Gregg (SHIELD Agent Coulson), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America), and Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man).

Then Downey took the mic, and introduced Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton aka Hawkeye), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner aka The Hulk), and the film director Joss Whedon.

Check out the video footage below which was captured by someone in the audience:-

"Thor" is scheduled for release on May 6, 2011 while "Captain America: The First Avenger" is expected to be released on July 22, 2011.

"The Avengers" will assemble and make its way to the theatres on May 4, 2012.

Red Band Trailer for "Machete"

2010-07-30T22:00:00.000+08:00

Sorry for the lack of updates recently. I am kinda occupied by my day job at the moment. But anyway, here's the new red band trailer for "Machete", an upcoming action film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis.

The film will star Danny Trejo in his first lead role as the title character. The film also stars Michelle Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Lindsay Lohan, Don Johnson, Jessica Alba, Steven Seagal, Robert De Niro, Jeff Fahey, Cheryl Chin and Rose McGowan. The film is an expansion of a fake trailer Rodriguez directed for the 2007 film "Grindhouse" and centers around the character of Machete Cortez.

"Machete" will be released in the US on September 3, 2010.

Fan Made Posters for Marvel’s "The Avengers"

2010-06-16T00:00:00.005+08:00

Earlier this month, concept arts for Marvel’s upcoming movies "Captain America: The First Avenger" and "Thor" were leaked, providing fans a preview on how the superheroes will look like. With these concept arts, fans have created some cool unofficial posters for the upcoming superhero team-up film "The Avengers". You can check out the fan made posters below.

Please click on the images below to view the higher-res versions.

"Thor" is scheduled for release on May 6, 2011 while "Captain America: The First Avenger" is expected to be released on July 22, 2011.

"The Avengers" will assemble and make its way to the theatres on May 4, 2012.

Source: /Film

Second Trailer for "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"

2010-06-13T04:00:00.000+08:00

Here's the second trailer for the upcoming film "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World", which is based on the comic book series by Bryan Lee O'Malley.

The upcoming film and is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brandon Routh, Alison Pill, Jason Schwartzman, Ellen Wong, Satya Bhabha and Mark Webber.

The movie is about Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), a slacker who is living in Toronto and plays bass guitar in the band "Sex Bob-Omb." He falls in love with American delivery girl Ramona V. Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), but must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends in order to date her.

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on August 13, 2010.

"Bodyguards and Assassins" Movie Review

2010-06-13T03:45:00.000+08:00

Director: Teddy Chan Tak-Sum
Cast: Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Hu Jun, Nicholas Tse, Wang Bo-Chieh, Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Li Yuchun, Mengke Bateer, Fan Bing-Bing, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, Zhou Yun, Cung Le

"Bodyguards and Assassins" tells a fictional account of an assassination attempt on Chinese revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat-sen when he visited Hong Kong on October 1905 and the efforts of a group of "bodyguards" to protect him.

In order to enjoy this film, you'll need to set yourself the proper expectation first. The film was marketed as a martial arts/action movie with Donnie Yen as the lead actor, which is a little misleading. Actually, very little action happens in the first hour and all the fight scenes/action sequences seen in the trailer only occurs in the second half of the film. In addition, Donnie Yen is not the main actor in this film but instead, part of an ensemble cast.

The first half of the film focuses on introducing the main characters and their motivations for protecting Dr. Sun Yat-sen during his visit to Hong Kong. Each cast members delivers solid performance, especially Hu Jun who plays the Xiao-Guo, the head assassin and Nicholas Tse who plays Ah-Si, the rickshaw puller. The film does take its time to set up the stage for the big finale in the second hour when all hell breaks loose.

Overall, "Bodyguards and Assassins" is more of an political drama than an action film and may disappoint those who are expecting Donnie Yen to single-handedly wipe out the bad guys. With the proper expectations, this film is quite enjoyable thanks to its solid direction and ensemble cast.

Score: 8/10

"Ip Man 2" 10 Minutes Preview

2010-04-28T02:00:00.001+08:00

Twitch has posted a 10-minutes preview of the upcoming martial arts film "Ip Man 2". So, if you could not wait for this film to be released in your area, watch the awesome video above to spoil yourself just a little.

The sequel is directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Lam Ka-Tung, Sammo Hung, Fan Siu-Wong, Huang Xiaoming and features British actor and stunt performer Darren Shahlavi.

"Ip Man 2" is scheduled for release in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on April 29, 2010.

Source: Twitch

Winners of the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards

2010-04-19T09:30:00.002+08:00

The all-star action/drama film "Bodyguards and Assassins" dominated the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards which was held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre last night by winning best film and seven other awards.

"Echoes of the Rainbow", a low-budget drama on Hong Kong in the 1960s, emerged as the second biggest winner by winning four awards, including best screenplay and best actor.

Director and martial arts choreographer Lau Kar-leung, whose credits include "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" and "Drunken Master II," was presented with the lifetime achievement award. Lau is the eldest son of Lau Charn, who was the student of Lam Sai-Wing, who himself was the student of legendary kung fu hero Wong Fei-Hung.

A group of dancers wearing Kato costumes and young boys donning yellow jumpsuits paid tribute to the late kung fu star Bruce Lee ahead of what would have been his 70th birthday on November 27, 2010. This was followed by the hip-hop group LMF performing the song 1127.

Below is a list of the winners of the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards:-

BEST FILM:

"Bodyguards and Assassins"

BEST DIRECTOR:

Teddy Chen, "Bodyguards and Assassins"

BEST SCREENPLAY:

Alex Law, "Echoes of the Rainbow"

BEST ACTOR:

Simon Yam, "Echoes of the Rainbow"

BEST ACTRESS:

Wai Ying-hung, "At the End of Daybreak"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:

Nicholas Tse, "Bodyguards and Assassins"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:

Michelle Ye, "Accident"

BEST NEW PERFORMER:

Aarif Lee, "Echoes of the Rainbow"

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER:

Arthur Wong, "Bodyguards and Assassins"

BEST FILM EDITING:

Kong Chi-leung, Chan Chi-wai, "Overheard"

BEST ART DIRECTION:

Ken Mak, "Bodyguards and Assassins"

BEST COSTUME AND MAKEUP DESIGN:

Dora Ng, "Bodyguards and Assassins"

BEST ACTION CHOREOGRAPHY:

Stephen Tung, Lee Tat-chiu, "Bodyguards and Assassins"

BEST ORIGINAL FILM SCORE:

Chan Kwong-wing, Peter Kam, "Bodyguards and Assassins"

BEST ORIGINAL FILM SONG:

"Echoes of the Rainbow" from "Echoes of the Rainbow," composer Lowell Lo, lyrics by Alex Law, performed by Aarif Lee

BEST SOUND DESIGN:

Steve Burgess, Wu Jiang, "Red Cliff II"

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS:

Ng Yuen-fai, Chas Chau, Tam Kai-kwan, "The Storm Warriors"

BEST NEW DIRECTOR:

Cheung King-wai, "KJ: Music and Life"

BEST ASIAN FILM:

"Departures" (Japan)

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:

Lau Kar-leung

Source: Yahoo! News

"The Storm Warriors" Movie Review

2010-04-17T17:00:00.001+08:00

Director: Danny Pang and Oxide Pang
Cast: Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng, Kenny Ho, Nicholas Tse, Charlene Choi, Simon Yam, Lam Suet, Tang Yan, Patrick Tam

Firstly, I have to apologise as it has been quite a while since I last wrote a movie review. You see, I have this condition called "laziness" and the doctors told me that there is no cure for it. Yes, it's that serious. But anyway, let's begin with the movie review, shall we?

"The Storm Warriors" is the highly anticipated sequel to the 1998 Hong Kong film "The Storm Riders". So, is the sequel worth the wait? I don't think so. That's what most of my friends told me but that didn't stop me from watching this movie. Yeah, I'm a big fan of the comic book series but boy, was I really disappointed.

Just like to previous installment, "The Storm Warriors" is adapted from the "Fung Wan" aka Wind & Cloud comic book series created by Ma Wing-Shing and focuses on two of the most popular story arcs - 'Japanese Invasion' and 'Death Battle'.

The main problem here is that the film makers attempt to adapt the two story arcs which spans approximately 45 volumes of comic books and condense them into a single movie. As a result of this, the characters are under-developed and some of the plots are left unexplained.

Being made 11 years after "The Storm Riders", the visual effects of the sequel is much superior, as expected. But it appears that the film makers have put too much effort into creating the film's stylized look. In every fight sequence, slow motion is employed almost every few seconds as if to tell the audience "See how cool this looks!". How ridiculous.

As a sequel, "The Storm Warriors" arrives too late and delivers too little. Watch this movie only if you're a die-hard fan of the comic books.

Score: 5/10

First Trailer For "The Other Guys"

2010-04-17T03:00:00.000+08:00

The first trailer for the upcoming action-comedy film "The Other Guys" has been released and it looks hilarious. The film is directed by Adam McKay and stars Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton and Steve Coogan.

Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) are partnered NYPD detectives who rarely see any action. Gamble is more than happy to sit at his desk while Hoitz has been assigned against his will after a public incident with his quick trigger finger. They idolize the city's top cops Danson (Dwayne Johnson) and Highsmith (Samuel L. Jackson), but when an opportunity arises for Gamble and Hoitz to step up, things do not quite go as expected.

"The Other Guys" is scheduled for release in the US on August 6, 2010.

"Ong Bak 3" International Trailer

2010-04-13T01:00:00.001+08:00

Last week, the international trailer for the upcoming Thai martial arts film "Ong Bak 3" was released but seems to be missing English subtitles. Now, the English subtitled version has appeared online and helps to reveal a little more about the film's plot.

The story of "Ong Bak 3" begins after Tien (Tony Jaa) has lost his fighting skills and his beloved stepfather at the Garuda's Wing cliff from the raid led by Jom Rachan (Saranyu Wonggrajang). Tien is brought back to life with the help from Pim (Primrata Dechudom) as well as Mhen (Petchai Wongkamlao) and the Kana Khone villagers. Deep into the meditation taught by Phra Bua (Nirutti Sirijanya), Tien finally is able to achieve 'Nathayut'. His talents are put to the test again when his rivals including the Golden-Armored King's Guard (Supakorn 'Tok' Kijusuwan), the mysterious killers in black, and Bhuti Sangkha (Dan Chupong) return for the final massive showdown.

"Ong Bak 3" is scheduled for release in Thailand on May 5, 2010.

"Ip Man 2" Full Trailer

2010-04-07T00:30:00.001+08:00

After much anticipation, the full trailer for the upcoming martial arts film "Ip Man 2" is finally here. The film is based on the life of martial arts master, Ip Man.

The film will focus on conflict and rivalry between the disciples of Hung Gar and Wing Chun martial arts. Wing Chun, as taught by Ip Man, is being viewed as a martial art meant only for women; whereas Hung Ga, as taught by Hung Jan Nam, is being seen as a macho form of boxing.

The sequel is directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Lam Ka-Tung, Sammo Hung, Fan Siu-Wong, Huang Xiaoming and featuring British actor and stunt performer Darren Shahlavi.

"Ip Man 2" is scheduled for release in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on April 29, 2010.

Teaser Trailer For "Resident Evil: Afterlife"

2010-04-05T01:30:00.000+08:00

The teaser trailer for the upcoming science fiction horror film "Resident Evil: Afterlife" has been released. The film is the fourth installment in the film adaptations based on the Resident Evil survival horror video game series.

Official synopsis:

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead leads them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

"Resident Evil: Afterlife" is written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, and stars Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Spencer Locke, Wentworth Miller, and Shawn Roberts. The film is scheduled for release in the US on September 10, 2010.

Greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes

2010-04-04T07:30:00.000+08:00

Came across this video in YouTube. Makes you wonder how the hell did this Austrian bodybuilder became one of the most successful Hollywood actors of all time.

"The Expendables" Trailer

2010-04-01T11:30:00.000+08:00

The official trailer for the upcoming ensemble action film "The Expendables" is now online. The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone and stars an array of action stars such as Stallone himself, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Steve Austin and Mickey Rourke with cameos from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis.

The film is about a group of mercenaries hired to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the mission begins, the men realise things aren’t quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. With their mission thwarted and an innocent life in danger, the men struggle with an even tougher challenge - one that threatens to destroy this band of brothers.

Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) is a man with nothing to lose. Fearless and void of emotion, he is the leader, the sage and the strategist of this tight-knit band of men who live on the fringe. His only attachment is to his pickup truck, his seaplane and his team of loyal modern-day warriors. His is a true cynic who describes what he does as “removing those hard to get at stains.” The team behind him is made up of Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), former SAS and a savant with anything that has a blade; Yin Yang (Jet Li), a master at close-quarter combat; Hale Caesar (Terry Crews), who has known Barney for ten years and is a long-barrel weapons specialist; Toll Road (Randy Couture), a skilled demolitions expert and considered the intellect of the group; and Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), a combat veteran and an expert in precision sniping who struggles with his own demons.

"The Expendables" is scheduled for release in the US on August 13, 2010.

Trailer for "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"

2010-03-27T16:00:00.001+08:00

The official trailer for the upcoming film "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World", which is based on the comic book series by Bryan Lee O'Malley, is now online. The film's tagline is "An epic of epic epicness". I truly agree with that. Just check out the trailer to find out why.

The movie is about Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cerea), a slacker who is living in Toronto and plays bass guitar in the band "Sex Bob-Omb." He falls in love with American delivery girl Ramona V. Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), but must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends in order to date her.

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on August 13, 2010.

"Predators" Full Trailer and Featurette

2010-03-27T15:30:00.003+08:00

20th Century Fox has released a full trailer and a featurette for Nimród Antal’s "Predators". You can check out the videos embedded below.

The film is a sequel to the 1987 film "Predator". Producer Robert Rodriguez stated that he named the film "Predators" in relation to how the second film in the Alien franchise was called "Aliens".

Official Plot Synopsis: Royce, a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors who come to realize they’ve been brought together on an alien planet… as prey. With the exception of a disgraced physician, they are all cold-blooded killers mercenaries, Yakuza, convicts, death squad members human “predators” that are now being systemically hunted and eliminated by a new breed of alien Predators.

"Predators" stars Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Laurence Fishburne, Danny Trejo and Derek Mears.

"Predators" is scheduled for release in the US on July 7, 2010.

"Fire of Conscience" Trailer

2010-03-27T15:00:00.002+08:00

Here's the trailer for the upcoming Hong Kong action/thriller film "Fire of Conscience" (火龍), directed by Dante Lam and starring Leon Lai, Richie Ren, Wang Baoqiang, Vivian Hsu, Liu Kai-Chi and Michelle Ye.

The trailer looks good and the early buzz is that the movie itself is action-packed from beginning to end. I am really looking forward to catch this film when it is released here in Malaysia.

The investigation of a prostitute homicide brings heavy-handed Detective Manfred (Leon Lai) in an unlikely collaboration with sly, man-of-the-world Inspector Kee (Richie Jen) from the Narcotics Bureau. When the DNA samples of one of Manfred’s fellow officers are found at the crime scene, implicating him as the prime suspect, Manfred must look beyond the obvious to get to the truth.

Meanwhile, Kee’s uncanny eagerness to lend a helping hand every step of the way outside his own turf is beginning to smack of evil. In the line of fire between high levels of corruption and possible malice, Manfred must solve all the twists and turns of the mystery, trying to figure out who his enemy is and how to save his innocent partner from unfathomable disgrace. Unwittingly, he is about to open a Pandora’s Box that will threaten to upend the entire Hong Kong Police Force.

"Fire of Conscience" is scheduled for release in Hong Kong and Singapore on April 1, 2010 and in Malaysia on April 15, 2010.

Teaser Trailer For Benny Chan's "Shaolin"

2010-03-23T02:45:00.005+08:00

Emperor Motion Pictures has released a teaser trailer to Benny Chan's upcoming martial arts film "Shaolin" just in time for Hong Kong Filmart. The film features an all-star cast which includes Andy Lau, Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Wu Jing, Fan Bingbing, Xing Yu, Yu Shao Qun, Xiong Xin Xin and Yu Hai. Cory Yuen will serve as the film's action director.

Hou Jie (Andy Lau) is an arrogant warlord who is betrayed by his second-in-command, Cao Man (Nicholas Tse). When his child is killed and his wife (Fan Bing Bing) leaves him, the heartbroken Hou Jie seeks refuge at the Shaolin Temple.

With the assistance of a Shaolin cook (Jackie Chan), Hou Jie becomes enlightened and begins to see things differently. But as the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hou Jie and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a stand against the treacherous warlord Cao Man and his collaborator Suo Xiang Tu (Xiong Xin Xin).

No official release date has been set as of yet.

Source: Wu-Jing.org

Sneak Peek at "Predators"

2010-03-14T17:45:00.001+08:00

20th Century Fox has unveiled a 2-minute sneak peek of Nimród Antal’s "Predators". You can check out the video embedded below.

The film is a sequel to the 1987 film "Predator". Producer Robert Rodriguez stated that he named the film "Predators" in relation to how the second film in the Alien franchise was called "Aliens".

Official Plot Synopsis: Royce, a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors who come to realize they’ve been brought together on an alien planet… as prey. With the exception of a disgraced physician, they are all cold-blooded killers mercenaries, Yakuza, convicts, death squad members human “predators” that are now being systemically hunted and eliminated by a new breed of alien Predators.

"Predators" stars Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Laurence Fishburne, Danny Trejo and Derek Mears.

"Predators" is scheduled for release in the US on July 7, 2010.

"Ip Man 2" Shooting Diary

2010-03-12T01:30:00.002+08:00

The first shooting diary for the highly anticipated martial arts film, "Ip Man 2" is now online. The film is based on the life of martial arts master, Ip Man. Check out the embedded video above to witness Donnie Yen's lightning fast punches!

The film is directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Lam Ka-Tung, Sammo Hung, Fan Siu-Wong, Huang Xiaoming and Kent Cheng.

"Ip Man 2" will pick up after the events of the first film with Ip Man (Donnie Yen) leaving Foshan and relocating to Hong Kong in 1949. The story will follow Ip Man’s early years in Hong Kong where he sets up his own school to teach Wing Chun and faces rivalry with the local 'Hung Gar' style master (Sammo Hung). 'Hung Gar' is a southern Chinese martial art whose most famous practitioner was folk hero Wong Fei Hung.

The sequel will also feature a young Bruce Lee, who would later become one of Ip Man's most famous disciples.

"Ip Man 2" is scheduled for release in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on April 29, 2010.

Second Trailer For Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood"

2010-03-12T01:00:00.002+08:00

The second trailer for Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood" has just been released by Universal Pictures. It features new footage from the film and is far better than the first trailer.

Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as Robin Hood, whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.

"Robin Hood" chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.

With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

"Robin Hood" is scheduled for release in the US on May 14, 2010.

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"Tron Legacy" Theatrical Trailer

2010-03-10T01:00:00.000+08:00

The theatrical trailer for "Tron Legacy" has been released by Walt Disney Pictures last Friday. The science fiction film is a sequel to the 1982 film "Tron".

Joseph Kosinski is directing the film, while Jeff Bridges will reprise his role as Kevin Flynn and Bruce Boxleitner his roles as Alan Bradley and Tron.

"Tron Legacy" is expected to be released in the U.S. on December 17, 2010.

Second "Iron Man 2" Trailer

2010-03-08T23:45:00.000+08:00

The second trailer for Jon Favreau's upcoming "Iron Man 2" has just been released by Paramount Pictures. It is much better than the first trailer and even reveals the Mark V Briefcase Armor!

The film stars Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson.

"Iron Man 2" is scheduled for release in the US on May 7, 2010 and in Malaysia on April 30, 2010.

Second "Prince of Persia" Trailer

2010-03-08T23:30:00.000+08:00

Disney has released the second trailer for the upcoming film "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time". The film is based on the 2003 video game of the same name. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina.

A rouge prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

"Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" is scheduled for release in the US on May 28, 2010.

Everything is Kung Fu: Second Trailer for "The Karate Kid" Remake

2010-02-27T19:00:00.000+08:00

The second trailer for the upcoming remake "The Karate Kid" is now online. The remake of the 1984 classic of the same name is directed by Harald Zwart and stars Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith and Taraji P. Henson.

Official Synopsis:

12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts the "karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends on the strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but to the maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a kung fu master. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realises that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

"The Karate Kid" is scheduled for release in the US on June 11, 2010.

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Theatrical Trailer For "Nightmare on Elm Street" Remake

2010-02-27T18:30:00.000+08:00

The theatrical trailer for the upcoming horror film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" has jest been released by Warner Bros. The film is written by Eric Heisserer and Wesley Strick, directed by Samuel Bayer, and produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller. It is a remake of Wes Craven's 1984 slasher film of the same name.

The film stars Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger, a role made famous by Robert Englund, while Rooney Mara takes over the role of Nancy Thompson, originally portrayed by Heather Langenkamp. The remake is set to be released in the US on April 30, 2010.

Second Red Band Trailer For "Kick-Ass"

2010-02-22T00:30:00.000+08:00

The second red band trailer for the upcoming superhero film "Kick-Ass" has been released. It is almost similar to the previous trailer and is filled with a lot or cursing... just the way I like it.

"Kick-Ass" is based on the comic-book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film tells the story of average teenager Dave Lizewski, who decides to take his obsession with comic-books as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name (Kick-Ass), assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. There's only one problem: He has absolutely no superpowers.

His life is forever changed as he inspires a subculture of copy cats, meets up with a pair of crazed vigilantes (an 11 year-old sword-wielding dynamo, Hit Girl and her father, Big Daddy) and forges a friendship with another fledgling superhero, Red Mist.

"Kick-Ass" is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars Nicolas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz. The film is scheduled for release in the US on April 16, 2010.

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"Get Him to the Greek" Trailer

2010-02-14T00:00:00.001+08:00

Universal Pictures has just released a new trailer for the upcoming comedy film, "Get Him to the Greek". The film is directed by Nicholas Stoller and stars Russell Brand, Jonah Hill, Elisabeth Moss, Rose Byrne and Sean Combs.

The film is a spin-off from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", reuniting director Stoller with stars Hill and Brand. Brand reprises his character Aldous Snow from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", while Hill plays an entirely new character.

Jonah Hill plays Aaron Greenberg, who is a driven, idealistic young college graduate who works as an intern at a record company. Aaron is given his big break when he is sent to transport an out-of-control English musician Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to a concert at Los Angeles' Greek Theater.

"Get Him to the Greek" is scheduled for release in the US on June 4, 2010.

Trailer For "The Legend Is Born: Ip Man"

2010-02-13T23:30:00.003+08:00

I really have no idea they are making a prequel to Wilson Yip's "Ip Man" (2008) until I came across the trailer for "The Legend Is Born: Ip Man" a few days ago. The prequel is directed by Herman Yau and stars To Yu-Hang, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Ip Chun and Fan Siu-wong.

"The Legend Is Born: Ip Man" focuses on the early life of Ip Man, before the events depicted in Wilson Yip's "Ip Man". The film centers on his romantic relationships while under the tutelage of 3 Wing Chun masters - Chan Wah-shun, Ng Chung-sok and Leung Bik.

First-time actor To Yu-hang portrays the young Ip Man. He has trained in Wing Chun for 6 years and received help from Donnie Yen on how to approach the character. Likewise, Sammo Hung gave him advice on how to act without over exaggeration by presenting him a copy of Akira Kurosawa’s classic "Sugata Sanshiro".

Sammo Hung will portray Chan Wah-shun, Ip Man’s first Wing Chun master while Yuen Biao will portray Chan Wah-shun's second eldest disciple and also Ip Man's mentor, Ng Chung-sok.

The film also features Ip Man's eldest son in real life, Ip Chun. He will play Leung Bik, his father's third Wing Chun master. Although he will be turning 86 this year, he reportedly has a few action scenes in the film. However, he found it really tedious and vows to never get involved in acting again.

As you can witness from the trailer above, the film’s fight choreography employs a high level of realism. Due to this, injuries on set were common. Yuen Biao, who goes up against Fan Siu-wong and Sammo Hung, suffered a rib injury severe enough he had to take time off from the shoot to recuperate. Fan Siu-wong got slashed on the head by Bernice Liu's katana on the first day she arrived, requiring 3 stitches.

"The Legend Is Born: Ip Man" will be released in Hong Kong sometime this year.

Source: Kung Fu Cinema

Second "Toy Story 3" Trailer

2010-02-12T21:00:00.003+08:00

Pixar/Walt Disney has released a new trailer for the upcoming computer-animated film "Toy Story 3". The film is directed by Lee Unkrich and features most of the original voice cast, including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Wallace Shawn as Rex, John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Estelle Harris as Mrs. Potato Head, and Jodi Benson as Barbie. Slinky Dog's voice artist Jim Varney has passed away in 2000 due to lung cancer.

The third chapter of the "Toy Story" trilogy tells the story of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang who are left at a day-care centre when their now teenage owner, Andy, leaves for college.

"Toy Story 3" is scheduled for release in the US on June 18, 2010.

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Full Trailer For "The Last Airbender"

2010-02-12T20:30:00.000+08:00

The new theatrical trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s fantasy film “The Last Airbender” has been released. The film is a live-action adaptation of the animated television series, "Avatar: The Last Airbender". The word "Avatar" is dropped from film's title so that the audience will not confused it with James Cameron's film.

The film stars Noah Ringer as Aang, Nicola Peltz as Katara, Jackson Rathbone as Sokka, Aasif Mandvi as Admiral Zhao and Dev Patel as Prince Zuko.

"The Last Airbender" is scheduled for release in the US on July 2, 2010.

"Cop Out" Red Band Trailer

2010-02-07T22:30:00.000+08:00

Here's the red band trailer for the upcoming buddy cop film "Cop Out" written by brothers Mark and Robb Cullen. The film is directed by Kevin Smith and stars Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan and Seann William Scott. The film was previously titled "A Couple of Dicks" but had to change to the current one due to problems advertising on major TV networks.

"Cop Out" is scheduled for release in the US on February 26, 2010.

"Kick-Ass" Red Band International Trailer

2010-02-05T02:00:00.000+08:00

Lionsgate has recently released the red band international trailer for the upcoming superhero film "Kick-Ass". The film and is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars Nicolas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz.

"Kick-Ass" is scheduled for release in the US on April 16, 2010.

"Ong Bak 3" Teaser Trailer

2010-02-03T01:00:00.000+08:00

Tony Jaa is back! The teaser trailer for the upcoming Thai martial arts film "Ong Bak 3" is here. The film is is a direct sequel to "Ong Bak 2" and a prequel to "Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior".

"Ong Bak 3" is scheduled for release in Thailand on April, 2010.

"Ip Man 2" Teaser Trailer

2010-01-30T03:00:00.000+08:00

The teaser trailer for the highly anticipated semi-biographical martial arts film, "Ip Man 2" has appeared online. It is the second film in a planned trilogy based on the life of martial arts master, Ip Man.

The film is directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Lam Ka-Tung, Sammo Hung, Fan Siu-Wong, Huang Xiaoming and Kent Cheng.

"Ip Man 2" will pick up after the events of the first film with Ip Man (Donnie Yen) leaving Foshan and relocating to Hong Kong in 1949. The story will follow Ip Man’s early years in Hong Kong where he sets up his own school to teach Wing Chun and faces rivalry with the local 'Hung Gar' style master (Sammo Hung). 'Hung Gar' is a southern Chinese martial art whose most famous practitioner was folk hero Wong Fei Hung.

The sequel will also focus on a young Bruce Lee, who would later become one of Ip Man's most famous disciples.

"Ip Man 2" is scheduled for release in Hong Kong on May, 2010.

"Tekken" Movie Trailer

2010-01-29T01:00:00.002+08:00

The trailer for the upcoming martial arts film "Tekken" is now online. The film is based on the popular video game series of the same name. The trailer doesn't look too bad and the film should be better than "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li" and "DOA: Dead or Alive".

The film is directed by Dwight H. Little and the written by Alan B. McElroy. Cyril Raffaelli is the film's fight choreographer and this is good news for fans of martial arts films. Raffaelli is a French martial artist and stuntman who co-starred and choreographed the fights in the French action flicks "Banlieue 13" and "Banlieue 13 Ultimatum". You may also remember him as one of the twins who fight Jet Li at the end of "Kiss of the Dragon".

"Tekken" stars Jon Foo as Jin Kazama, Cung Le as Marshall Law, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Heihachi Mishima, Kelly Overton as Christie Monteiro, Gary Daniels as Bryan Fury, Luke Goss as Steve Fox, Ian Anthony Dale as Kazuya, Lateef Crowder as Eddy Gordo, Candice Hillebrand as Nina Williams, Darrin Dewitt Henson as Raven and Nathan Jones as Craig Marduk.

Interestingly, three of the film's cast members were in the Thai martial arts film "Tom-Yum-Goong" which stars Tony Jaa. Those who have watched the film will recall the scene in a Buddhist monastery where Tony Jaa fights a Capoeira fighter, a wushu swordsman and a giant wrestler, one after another. Well, the Capoeira fighter, wushu swordsman and giant wrestler were played by Lateef Crowder, Jon Foo and Nathan Jones respectively.

"Tekken" will premiere on Blu-ray and DVD in the UK on April 5, 2010.

22-Minute Behind-the-Scenes Featurette For "Avatar"

2010-01-29T00:30:00.007+08:00

James Cameron’s "Avatar" is breaking box office records all over the world. On Monday, the James Cameron-directed film passed Cameron's own "Titanic" as the highest grossing film of all-time, taking in $1.859 billion globally - after only 37 days in theatres.

However, everyone who has seen the film are asking - How was it made? Well, Yahoo! Movies has recently uploaded a twenty-two minute behind-the-scenes featurette entitled “Creating the World of Pandora” which covers a varied assortment of behind-the-scenes info that will hopefully answer a lot of questions about how this movie was put together.

Source: Yahoo! Movies

New Trailer For "Triple Tap"

2010-01-27T00:00:00.000+08:00

The new trailer for Derek Yee's action thriller "Triple Tap" (槍王之王) is now online. Check out the trailer above. The film stars Louis Koo, Daniel Wu, Alex Fong and Charlene Choi.

In an IPSC competition, the more experienced Kwan Yau-fu (Louis Koo) finally triumphs over first-time contestant, policeman Chong Chi-wai (Daniel Wu) but both strikes up a friendship. But when Kwan foils an armed robbery and becomes a public hero, Chong can't shake the feeling that his new friend may not be all he seems. Who's the villain and who's the hero? It would be hard to tell until the final shoot-out.

In case you've missed the teaser trailer which was released last month, here it is:-

"Triple Tap" is expected to be released in Hong Kong on April 29, 2010.

Teaser For Live-Action Adaptation of "BECK"

2010-01-10T16:00:00.001+08:00

The official website for the live-action adaptation of the manga "BECK" has uploaded a teaser trailer. The live-action adaptation is directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi and stars Hiro Mizushima, Takeru Satoh, Kenta Kiritani, Aoi Nakamura and Osamu Mukai as the members of the band.

In 2004, the manga was adapted as a 26-episode anime television series with the title "BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad". If you have never watched the anime series before, I highly recommend you do so. You can check out the trailer to English-dubbed version of the anime series below:-

Yukio, known by his friends as "Koyuki", is a regular 14-year-old Japanese high school student. Koyuki's boring life is changed when he saves an odd-looking dog, named Beck, from some kids. Beck's owner turns out to be an emerging rock musician, Ryûsuke Minami, who soon influences Koyuki to start playing the guitar, and even gives one to him. The story focuses on the trials and tribulations of their rock band named BECK, and Koyuki's relationships with the members of the band, in particular Ryûsuke and his sister, Maho.

"BECK" should be released in Japan by the end of the 2010.

Official website: www.beck-movie.jp

"The A-Team" Movie Trailer

2010-01-10T15:15:00.000+08:00

The trailer for the upcoming movie based on "The A-Team" television series has been released. You can check out the embedded video above.

The film is directed by Joe Carnahan and stars Liam Neeson as Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith, Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson as Sgt. B.A. Baracus and Sharlto Copley as Capt. H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock.

"The A-Team" is scheduled for release in the US on June 11, 2010.

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Brand New Theatrical Trailer for "Kick-Ass"

2010-01-10T15:00:00.001+08:00

Yahoo! Movies has uploaded an exclusive new theatrical trailer for the upcoming superhero film "Kick-Ass". Check out the ass-kicking trailer above.

The film and is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars Nicolas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz.

"Kick-Ass" is scheduled for release in the US on April 16, 2010.

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Red Band Trailer For "Repo Men"

2010-01-03T19:30:00.000+08:00

The red band trailer for the upcoming science fiction thriller "Repo Men" has been released. The film is directed by Miguel Sapochnik and stars Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, Liev Schrieber, Alice Braga, Carice van Houten, Chandler Canterbury and RZA.

In the futuristic action-thriller "Repo Men", humans have extended and improved our lives through highly sophisticated and expensive mechanical organs created by a company called The Union. The dark side of these medical breakthroughs is that if you don’t pay your bill, The Union sends its highly skilled repo men to take back its property…with no concern for your comfort or survival.

Jude Law plays Remy, one of the best organ repo men in the business. But when he suffers a cardiac failure on the job, he awakens to find himself fitted with the company’s top-of-the-line heart-replacement…as well as a hefty debt. But a side effect of the procedure is that his heart’s no longer in the job. When he can’t make the payments, The Union sends its toughest enforcer, Remy’s former partner Jake (Forest Whitaker), to track him down.

"Repo Men" is scheduled for release in the US on April 2, 2010.

"Cop Out" Movie Trailer

2010-01-02T11:30:00.000+08:00

Here's the trailer for the upcoming buddy cop film "Cop Out" written by brothers Mark Cullen and Robb Cullen. The film is directed by Kevin Smith and stars Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan. The film was previously titled "A Couple of Dicks" but had to change to the current one due to problems advertising on major TV networks.

Two veteran cops (Willis and Morgan) are tracking down a stolen vintage baseball card. On the chase, they rescue Gabriela (Ana de la Reguera), dealing with gangsters and their money laundering.

"Cop Out" is scheduled for release in the US on February 26, 2010.

Theatrical Trailer For "The Karate Kid" Remake

2009-12-30T00:00:00.002+08:00

The trailer for the upcoming remake "The Karate Kid" has been released by Columbia Pictures. The remake of the 1984 classic of the same name is directed by Harald Zwart and stars Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith and Taraji P. Henson.

The trailer looks surprisingly good, but I strongly feel that the film should not be called "The Karate Kid" if the characters in the film are not using karate. As it is very clear from the trailer that they are practicing kung fu, shouldn't the film be named "The Kung Fu Kid" instead? However, I believe the film is mainly targeted towards the general American audience and unfortunately, they don't really know the difference between Japanese karate and Chinese kung fu. Oh, well...

Official Synopsis:

"The Karate Kid" is scheduled for release in the US on June 11, 2010.

New Red Band Trailer For "Kick Ass"

2009-12-26T17:45:00.002+08:00

Lionsgate has released a new red band trailer for the upcoming superhero film "Kick-Ass", featuring Hitgirl (Chloe Moretz). Check out the awesome trailer above.

The film and is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars Nicolas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz.

"Kick-Ass" is scheduled for release in the US on April 16, 2010.

Trailer For "Knight & Day"

2009-12-23T22:15:00.001+08:00

The trailer for the upcoming action comedy film "Knight & Day" released by 20th Century Fox. The film is directed by James Mangold and stars Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Maggie Grace, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Dano, Marc Blucas, Viola Davis and Olivier Martinez.

Tom Cruise plays a secret agent who goes on a blind date with unlucky-in-love Cameron Diaz, and ends up pulling her into a journey to protect a powerful battery that holds the key to an infinite power source.

"Knight & Day" is scheduled for release in the US on July 2, 2010.

"Valentine's Day" Theatrical Trailer

2009-12-23T22:00:00.001+08:00

Here's the theatrical trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy film "Valentine's Day". The film follows the intertwining storylines of a group of Los Angelinos as they find their way through romance over the course of one Valentine's Day.

Directed by veteran filmmaker Gary Marshall, the film features a star-studded ensemble cast including Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Carter Jenkins, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, George Lopez, Shirley MacLaine, Emma Roberts, Julia Roberts and Bryce Robinson.

"Valentine's Day" is scheduled for release in the US on February 12, 2010.

New "Kick-Ass" Character Posters

2009-12-19T22:30:00.013+08:00

Four new character posters for the upcoming superhero film "Kick-Ass" have been released and this time around, we get to have a better look at the characters Red Mist and Big Daddy (As some of you may recall, the posters which were unveiled early last month only feature the characters' backs).

Please click on the images below to enlarge them.

The film and is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars Nicolas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz.

"Kick-Ass" is scheduled for release in the US on April 16, 2010.

Finally, The "Iron Man 2" Trailer Is Here

2009-12-19T10:15:00.001+08:00

The first trailer for Jon Favreau's upcoming "Iron Man 2" is now online, and I highly recommend you to check it out as it is totally awesome.

The film stars Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson.

"Iron Man 2" is scheduled for release in Malaysia on April 30, 2010.

Second Trailer For "Clash Of The Titans"

2009-12-19T10:00:00.000+08:00

Warner Bros. has released the second trailer for the upcoming fantasy film, "Clash of the Titans. The film is directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Izabella Miko, Mads Mikkelsen, Jason Flemyng, Alexa Davalos and Danny Huston.

The film is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, itself loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus.

"Clash of the Titans" is scheduled for release in the US on March 26, 2010.

"Alice In Wonderland" International Trailer

2009-12-18T22:20:00.000+08:00

The international trailer for Tim Burton's "Alice In Wonderland" has been released. The film is an adaptation of Lewis Carroll's books 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass'. The film stars Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Crispin Glover.

Alice, now 19 years old, returns to Wonderland, a place she visited 10 years before, yet doesn't remember. She then reunites with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course the Mad Hatter and embarks on a fantastical journey to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.

"Alice In Wonderland" is scheduled for release in the US on March 5, 2010.

New Trailer For Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood"

2009-12-18T22:15:00.002+08:00

The trailer for Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood" is now online. The film stars Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Mark Strong, William Hurt, Matthew MacFadyen and Danny Huston.

It is late 12th century England and Sir Robin Hood of Locksley, Earl of Huntington, (Russell Crowe) has returned to his North English village after fighting in the Third Crusade. Upon arrival, the nobleman and his servant discover the oppression caused by the new Sheriff of Nottingham (Matthew Macfadyen). Sir Robin uses his intelligence and military skills to free his home village from tyranny and corruption in England, by taking back what is rightfully his, and by taking back what rightfully is theirs, to restore justice and happiness to England. Robin must also win the affection of the recently widowed Lady Marian (Cate Blanchett) while leading his Merry Men of Sherwood Forest to victory and fairness.

"Robin Hood" is scheduled for release in the US on May 14, 2010.

Sneak Peek At "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

2009-12-13T16:45:00.001+08:00

The DVD and Blu-ray release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" contains a sneak peek at "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". The video includes brief introductions from David Yates and David Heyman, as well as behind the scenes footage and a teaser trailer to the film.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" will be split into a two-part movie. Part I will arrive on November 19, 2010 while Part II is scheduled for release on July 15, 2011.

Brand New "Iron Man 2" Posters

2009-12-13T14:45:00.001+08:00

Two new posters for the upcoming superhero film, "Iron Man 2" has been released over the past week. The first poster features Robert Downey Jr. in the Mark IV armour, while the second poster shows Mickey Rourke as Whiplash. Please click on the images above to enlarge them.

The sequel is again directed by Jon Favreau and stars Robert Downey, Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson.

"Iron Man 2" is scheduled for release in the US on May 7, 2010.

Music Video From "The Storm Warriors"

2009-12-12T23:00:00.002+08:00

Here's the music video from "The Storm Warriors". The film opened in all cinemas across Malaysia last Thursday but I have yet to see it as I was out of town. Anyway, I just got back to Kuala Lumpur today and am planning to watch the film within the next few days.

"The Storm Warriors" is a sequel to the 1998's "The Storm Riders" and is adapted from the "Fung Wan" comicbook series created by Ma Wing-Shing. The film will focus on two of the most popular story arcs in the comicbook series - 'Japanese Invasion' and 'Death Battle'.

"The Storm Warriors" opened in Malaysia on December 10, 2009.

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War Machine Unveiled In New "Iron Man 2" Poster

2009-12-02T22:30:00.001+08:00

A new poster for the upcoming superhero film, "Iron Man 2" has been released. The poster shows War Machine standing behind the Mark IV armour. Awesome stuff!

The War Machine suit will be worn by James Rhodes (portrayed by Terrence Howard in the previous film). After a contract dispute, the part of Rhodes was recast and Don Cheadle was selected for the role instead.

The sequel is again directed by Jon Favreau and stars Robert Downey, Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson.

"Iron Man 2" is scheduled for release in the US on May 7, 2010.

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"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" Movie Review

2009-11-27T02:00:00.000+08:00

Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Cast: Kristin Kreuk, Chris Klein, Neal McDonough, Robin Shou, Moon Bloodgood, Josie Ho, Taboo, Michael Clarke Duncan

When "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" was released early this year, I was curious about the film but eventually did not watch it due to the overwhelmingly bad reviews I read everywhere. Anyway, I got kinda bored recently and I thought "Hey, how bad could this movie be?". And so, I watched the film and ended up regretting doing it. I wish I could get back the 90 minutes I wasted watching this pile of crap.

I don't even know where to begin in describing how awful this film is. But I can say that the main highlights are Chris Klein's overacting and Neal McDonough's character speaking one of the worst lines in the history of films, which is "Your father has been the milk of my business. But even milk has an expiration date." WTF?

However, the film's only redeemable quality is the fight choreography, which is quite decent. Well, that is to be expected as the fights were choreographed by Hong Kong stunt veteran Dion Lam. But unfortunately, this is not enough to save the movie.

In short, "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" is one of the worst film I've watched this year. So, please do yourself a favour and stay away from this film. Instead, spend your 90 minutes doing something else more worthwhile.

Score: 3/10

How To Rip A DVD

2009-11-26T20:00:00.011+08:00

I'm not sure if I should post this here as this is rather technical but eh, what the hell...

Most people would like to back up their DVD movies to a PC but don't really know how. I have compiled below a short guide on how to rip and convert videos from a DVD to AVI files which can be stored on a PC's hard drive.

STEP 1: RIP THE DVD

Download DVD Decrypter from here and install it on your PC.
Launch DVD Decrypter.
On the menu bar, click on Tools > Settings
Go to the IFO Mode tab.
Under Options, set File Splitting to None > Ok
On the menu bar, click on Mode > IFO
Insert the DVD you want to rip.
A PGC (ProGram Chain) list will appear on the right. By default, DVD Decrypter will select the video on the DVD with the longest running time (which is usually the main movie).
If your DVD has multiple audio streams and subtitles, go to the Stream Processing tab.
Check the Enable Stream Processing box.
Uncheck whichever audio and subtitle streams don't want to be included in the output.
Start ripping by clicking on the large DVD button on the bottom left. By default, the DVD will be ripped to C:\DVD Label\Video_DTS\

STEP 2: CONVERT THE RIPPED FILE TO AVI

Download Auto Gordian Knot (AutoGK) from here and install it on your PC.
Launch AutoGK.
Locate and select the IFO file which was ripped from the DVD as the input.
Select a folder to save the output to.
Select the appropriate audio track. Audio streams that were removed in DVD Decrypter earlier will still appear here, even though they won't contain any data.
Select the appropriate subtitle track. Subtitle streams that were removed in DVD Decrypter earlier will still appear here.
Under Select output size, set Target quality to 100%. You can decrease the percentage of the output's quality to reduce the file size, but it is not recommended to set it below 75%.
Click on Add Job > Start

The conversion process should take between two to three hours to complete, so be patient. I usually do the video conversion during night time right before going to bed. Once the conversion process completes, you will have an AVI video file of your DVD movie.

International Trailer For "Toy Story 3"

2009-11-26T18:30:00.000+08:00

The international trailer for the upcoming computer-animated film "Toy Story 3" is now online. The international trailer is similar to the previous trailer, but opens with footage from the previous installments.

The film is directed by Lee Unkrich and features most of the original voice cast, including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Wallace Shawn as Rex, John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Estelle Harris as Mrs. Potato Head, and Jodi Benson as Barbie. Slinky Dog's voice artist Jim Varney has passed away in 2000 due to lung cancer.

The third chapter of the "Toy Story" trilogy tells the story of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang who are left at a day-care centre when their now teenage owner, Andy, leaves for college.

"Toy Story 3" is scheduled for release in the US on June 18, 2010.

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New Teaser Trailer For "Kick-Ass"

2009-11-15T08:00:00.005+08:00

The teaser trailer for the upcoming superhero film "Kick-Ass" is now online. Check out the embedded video above.

"Kick-Ass" is based on the comic-book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. and is first published on April 2008. The film is about Dave Lizewski, a high school student and comic-book fanboy, who decides to become a real-life superhero and fight crime, even though he has no powers or training.

The film is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars Nicolas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz.

"Kick-Ass" is scheduled for release in the US on April 16, 2010.

New Trailer For "Clash Of The Titans"

2009-11-13T01:00:00.000+08:00

Warner Bros. has released the trailer for the upcoming fantasy film, "Clash of the Titans. The film is directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Izabella Miko, Mads Mikkelsen, Jason Flemyng, Alexa Davalos and Danny Huston.

The film is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, itself loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus.

"Clash of the Titans" is scheduled for release in the US on March 26, 2010.

Four "Kick-Ass" Character Posters Released

2009-11-10T01:30:00.001+08:00

IGN has posted four exclusive character posters for the upcoming superhero film "Kick-Ass". Head on over to IGN now to view these sweet-looking posters. And according the film's official website, the movie trailer will debut in another 11 days. Woohoo, I can't wait.

"Kick-Ass" is based on the comic-book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. and is first published on April 2008. The plot of "Kick-Ass" is about Dave Lizewski, who is a high school student and comic-book fanboy. Inspired by his interest in comic-books, Lizewski decides to become a super-hero and fight crime, even though he has no powers or training.

The film is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars Nicolas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz.

"Kick-Ass" is scheduled for release in the US on April 16, 2010.

Official website: www.iamkick-ass.com

New Trailer For "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time"

2009-11-07T09:00:00.001+08:00

The trailer for the upcoming film "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" has been released and it is surprisingly good. The film is based on the 2003 video game of the same name. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina.

"Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" is scheduled for release in the US on May 28, 2010.

First Look At "The A-Team"

2009-11-04T10:00:00.001+08:00

Alright, folks. Here's the first official production photo from the upcoming movie based on "The A-Team" television series. This photo was actually released two weeks ago but I' was just too damn lazy to post it here. Please click on the photo above to enlarge it.

"The A-Team" is scheduled for release in the US on June 11, 2010.

New Trailer For "Avatar"

2009-11-01T02:15:00.000+08:00

The new trailer for James Cameron's upcoming science fiction epic "Avatar" has been released and it is absolutely amazing. Check out the embedded video above. The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Giovanni Ribisi and Michelle Rodriguez.

Jake Sully, a former Marine who was paralyzed from the waist down in combat is selected to participate in the Avatar program, which will give him a healthy body. Jake travels to Pandora, a distant planet and home to a humanoid race called the Na’vi. Standing three meters tall, with tails and sparkling blue skin, the Na’vi live in harmony with their unspoiled world. As humans encroach deeper into Pandora's forests in search of valuable minerals, the Na’vi unleash their formidable warrior abilities to defend their threatened existence.

"Avatar" is scheduled for release on December 18, 2009.

First Look At "Ip Man 2"

2009-10-30T01:15:00.001+08:00

SINA.com.HK has posted some new photos from the upcoming martial arts biographical film "Ip Man 2". Head over to SINA.com.HK for more of these photos.

The film is directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Lam Ka-Tung, Sammo Hung, Fan Siu-Wong, Huang Xiaoming and Kent Cheng.

"Ip Man 2" will pick up where its predecessor left off with Ip Man leaving Foshan and relocating to Hong Kong in 1949. The story will follow Ip Man’s early years in Hong Kong where he sets up his own school to teach Wing Chun.

Sammo Hung, the martial arts choreographer of the first film, will be stepping in front of the camera for the sequel as a 'Hung Gar' style master who develops a rivalry with Ip Man. 'Hung Gar' is a southern Chinese martial art whose most famous practitioner was folk hero Wong Fei Hung.

"Ip Man 2" is due for release in Hong Kong sometime next year.

Source: SINA.com.HK

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Second Trailer For "Sherlock Holmes"

2009-10-30T01:00:00.000+08:00

The second trailer for Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" is now available online. The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams and Mark Strong.

In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, the film sends Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his stalwart partner Watson (Jude Law) on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy all of England.

"Sherlock Homes" is scheduled for released in the US on Christmas Day, 2009.

Second Trailer for "The Wolfman"

2009-10-28T01:45:00.001+08:00

The second trailer for the upcoming horror film "The Wolfman" has been released. The remake of the 1941 classic is directed by Joe Johnston and stars Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Geraldine Chaplin.

Benicio del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a nobleman who returns to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father (Anthony Hopkins) , Talbot sets out to find his brother... and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

"The Wolfman" is scheduled for release in the US on February 12, 2010.

Teaser Trailer: "14 Blades"

2009-10-23T02:00:00.001+08:00

The official teaser trailer for Daniel Lee's upcoming martial arts film "14 Blades" has been released. The film stars Donnie Yen, Zhao Wei, Wu Chun, Qi Yuwu and Sammo Hung.

During the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor of China possessed one weapon greater than all others, the Imperial Guards, an elite force of assassins recruited from street orphans. Trained in clandestine combat from childhood, the Imperial Guards were masters of the 14 Blades - 8 for torture, 5 for killing, and the last blade being reserved for suicide if a mission fails. Above the law, with a license to kill, the Imperial Guards devoted their lives and lethal prowess to the service of the Emperor alone. Green Dragon (Donnie Yen) who is part the Imperial Guards, grows weary of all the killings and politics, so he resigns. Yet he knows too much about their organisation to simply walk away and becomes a target of his former comrades who are now under the command of scheming court officials.

"14 Blades" is scheduled for release in Hong Kong on February 2010.

OMG! The Second Trailer For "The Storm Warriors" Is Here!

2009-10-19T22:30:00.006+08:00

The second trailer for "The Storm Warriors" (風雲II) is now online. The trailer features new footage from the film and we finally get to see Wind in his evil form. Whoa!

Ekin Cheng and Aaron Kwok return to the highly anticipated sequel to 1998's "The Storm Riders" as Whispering Wind and Striding Cloud respectively. The film also stars Simon Yam, Charlene Choi and Nicholas Tse.

"The Storm Warriors" is adapted from the "Fung Wan" comicbook series created by Ma Wing-Shing. The film will focus on two of the most popular story arcs in the comicbook series - 'Japanese Invasion' and 'Death Battle'.

"The Storm Warriors" is scheduled for release in Hong Kong on December, 2009.

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Movie Review: "Fanboys"

2009-10-18T20:30:00.001+08:00

Director: Kyle Newman
Cast: Jay Baruchel, Dan Fogler, Sam Huntington, Christopher Marquette, Kristen Bell

A short time ago in a galaxy not so far, far away... the story of "Fanboys" takes place in 1998 and a group of friends eagerly await the release of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace". They decide to undertake a road trip across the country to break into George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch and steal an early print of the film. Their reason: one of them is suffering from cancer and wishes to see the film before his death.

"Fanboys" is basically a road trip movie with a "Star Wars" theme. Just like most road trip movies, you have a group of friends driving across America and getting involved in all sorts of funny situation along the way before finally arriving at their destination.

However, what makes this film different and entertaining is that it is full of references, spoofs and cameo appearances related to the Star Wars universe. The more you know about "Star Wars", the more you'll enjoy "Fanboys".

Overall, if you're a "Star Wars" fan, you will not be disappointed by "Fanboys". If you're a "Star Trek" fan, please don't watch this film because you will get offended.

Score: 8/10

8-Minute Long Featurette For "Bodyguards and Assassins"

2009-10-18T15:00:00.000+08:00

Here's an 8-minute long featurette for Teddy Chen's "Bodyguards and Assassins" (十月围城). The film features an all-star cast including Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Nicholas Tse, Li Yuchun, Wang Xueqi, Hu Jun, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Eric Tsang, Fan Bingbing and Zhou Yun.

The story is a fictional account of an assassination attempt on Chinese revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat-sen when he visited Hong Kong on October 1905 and the efforts of a group of martial artists to protect him.

"Bodyguards and Assassins" is scheduled for release in Hong Kong on December 18, 2009.

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Movie Trailer: "Assault Girls"

2009-10-18T14:31:00.000+08:00

The official website for Mamoru Oshii's upcoming film "Assault Girls" has uploaded the full theatrical trailer. The live-action film stars Meisa Kuroki, Rinko Kikuchi and Hinako Saeki.

In the aftermath of global thermonuclear war, the Earth’s surface has been turned into a desert battlefield. Three beautiful female hunters: Gray (Meisa Kuroki), Lucifer (Rinko Kikuchi), and Colonel (Hinako Saeki) traverse the barren landscape armed with powerful assault rifles to fight a group of deadly sand-dwelling monsters called “sunakujira” (sand whales).

"Assault Girls" is scheduled for release in Japan on December 19, 2009.

Official website: http://assault-girls.nifty.com/

Behind The Scenes Featurette: "King of Fighters"

2009-10-18T12:30:00.004+08:00

I came across this behind the scenes featurette for the upcoming film "King of Fighters" on YouTube. The film is based on the of the video game series of the same name. Check out the embedded video below.

The movie is directed by Gordon Chan and stars Sean Faris as Kyo Kusanagi, Will Yun Lee as Iori Yagami, Ray Park as Rugal Bernstein, Françoise Yip as Chizuru Kagura, Hiro Kanagawa as Saisyu Kusanagi, Monique Ganderton as Mature, Maggie Q as Mai Shiranui, David Leitch as Terry Bogard, Sam Hargrave as Ryo Sakazaki and Bernice Liu as Vice.

"King Of Fighters" is currently in post-production and is scheduled for release sometime next year.

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New Movie Trailer For "Toy Story 3"

2009-10-10T23:00:00.002+08:00

Pixar/Walt Disney has released a full trailer for the upcoming computer-animated film "Toy Story 3". The film is directed by Lee Unkrich and features most of the original voice cast, including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Wallace Shawn as Rex, John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Estelle Harris as Mrs. Potato Head, and Jodi Benson as Barbie. Slinky Dog's voice artist Jim Varney has passed away in 2000 due to lung cancer.

The third chapter of the "Toy Story" trilogy tells the story of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang who are left at a day-care centre when their now teenage owner, Andy, leaves for college.

"Toy Story 3" is scheduled for release in the US on June 18, 2010.

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Movie Trailer: "Tooth Fairy"

2009-10-10T22:00:00.000+08:00

This trailer came out sometime last week but I was just too lazy to post it here. Anyway, check out the trailer for Michael Lembeck's comedy film "Tooth Fairy" above. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews, Billy Crystal and Brandon T. Jackson.

When a pro hockey player, nicknamed the Tooth Fairy for his ability to knock out other players' teeth, dashes the hopes of a young boy, he is ordered to serve two weeks of hard labor as one of the real Tooth Fairy.

"Tooth Fairy" is scheduled for release in the US on January 22, 2010.

Movie Trailer #2: "Shutter Island"

2009-10-04T12:30:00.001+08:00

The second trailer for Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island" has been released by Paramount Pictures. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Emily Mortimer, Michelle Williams, Jackie Earle Haley and Max von Sydow.

The film is about two U.S. marshals who investigate the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane on an island in Massachusetts. They run into trouble when a hurricane hits and an inmate riot traps them on the island.

"Shutter Island" is scheduled for release in the US on February 19, 2010 and in Malaysia on February 25, 2010.

5 Minute Clip From "2012"

2009-10-04T02:15:00.002+08:00

Columbia Pictures has released a five-minute clip from Roland Emmerich's disaster film "2012". The film stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson.

A global cataclysm occurs which leads to the end of the world and has survivors struggling for their lives. The film explores the idea of a global doomsday event coinciding with the end of the Mayan Calendar on December 21, 2012.

"2012" is scheduled to be released on November 13, 2009.

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Ray Park Talks "King of Fighters"

2009-10-03T15:30:00.000+08:00

MovieSet has a new video featuring Ray Park talking about his upcoming movie "King Of Fighters". The movie is based on the video games series of the same name.

The movie is directed by Gordon Chan and stars Sean Faris as Kyo Kusanagi, Will Yun Lee as Iori Yagami, Ray Park as Rugal Bernstein, Françoise Yip as Chizuru Kagura, Hiro Kanagawa as Saisyu Kusanagi, Monique Ganderton as Mature, Maggie Q as Mai Shiranui, David Leitch as Terry Bogard, Sam Hargrave as Ryo Sakazaki and Bernice Liu as Vice.

"King Of Fighters" is currently in post-production and is scheduled for release sometime next year.

Source: MovieSet

New Photos From "The Green Hornet"

2009-10-03T01:30:00.003+08:00

Splash News has posted some photos of Seth Rogen and Jay Chou in costume on the set of the upcoming superhero film "The Green Hornet". Head over to Splash News for more photos.

The film is an adaptation of the radio and television series of the same name. The film also stars Christoph Waltz, Cameron Diaz, Edward James Olmos, David Harbour and Tom Wilkinson.

"The Green Hornet" is set for release in the US on December 17, 2010.

Source: Splash News

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Movie Trailer #2: "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

2009-10-03T01:00:00.001+08:00

The second trailer for Wes Anderson's animated film "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is now online. The film is based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name and features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Jarvis Cocker, Owen Wilson and Willem Dafoe.

The story is about Mr. Fox and his family who live under a hill, along with Badger, Rabbit, and Weasel. Every night, Mr. Fox steals a meal from one of the three crooked farmers - Boggis, Bunce and Bean. One day, the farmers band together and plan to kill Mr. Fox.

"Fantastic Mr. Fox" is scheduled for release in the US on November 13, 2009 and in Malaysia on November 19, 2009.

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Teaser Trailer: "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

2009-09-30T23:30:00.000+08:00

The first teaser trailer for the remake of the classic slasher film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" has appeared online. The upcoming horror film is directed by Samuel Bayer and stars Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Katie Cassidy and Thomas Dekker.

"A Nightmare on Elm Street" is scheduled for release in the US on April 30, 2010.

Movie Review: "The Beast Stalker"

2009-09-30T23:00:00.001+08:00

Director: Dante Lam
Cast: Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Zhang Jingchu, Miao Pu, Liu Kai-Chi, Philip Keung

"The Beast Stalker" opens with Sergeant Tong (Nicholas Tse) in a car chase with wanted criminal, Cheung Yat-Tung (Philip Keung), but the pursuit ends in a car crash involving four vehicles. Recovering from the crash, Tong is still able to stop Cheung by firing at his escaping vehicle. However, at the same time, he unintentionally shoots a young girl, daughter of public prosecutor, Ann Ko (Zhang Jingchu). The young girl later dies from the bullet wounds.

Three months later, Cheung is about to stand trial and the case's prosecutor is none other that Ann Ko. What are the odds? Cheung's men then hires Hung (Nick Cheung) to kidnap Ann's other daughter, Ling to blackmail her into dropping the case. Tong witnessed Ling being kidnapped and will stop at nothing to save her to redeem himself. A cat-and-mouse game between Tong and Hung ensues.

In my opinion, "The Beast Stalker" is among the best films to come out of Hong Kong last year, together with "Ip Man" and "Red Cliff". The action sequences in the film are pretty solid and tense. Credits also have to be given to director Dante Lam for balancing the action sequences with equally effective character moments. The character development allows the audience to feel and understand what motivates the characters to do what they are doing.

Nicholas Tse's portrayal of Sergeant Tong, a cop who is filled with pain and guilt is remarkably effective and believable. However, I felt that he may have overacted a tiny little bit at times. Nick Cheung proves that he is more suitable playing darker characters. His portrayal of the kidnapper/hitman Hung is both menacing and sympathetic at the same time. I felt that his character is the most interesting in the entire film. He is neither good nor evil, and is simply doing what he does to earn money to look after his bedridden wife.

One complaint I have the way the film reveals how everyone is connected to each other. The coincidence that ties all the characters together is highly questionable and IMHO will only happen in a movie. But that's just me nitpicking.

But overall, "The Beast Stalker" is a tense and satisfying police thriller and has all the elements of a well-made film. Recommended if you're a fan of Hong Kong films.

Score: 8/10

More Featurettes Of Isaac Florentine’s "Ninja"

2009-09-27T18:00:00.000+08:00

Two more behind-the-scenes featurettes of Isaac Florentine’s upcoming martial arts film"Ninja" is now online. The film stars Scott Adkins, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Mika Hijii, Todd Jensen and Togo Igawa.

"Ninja" is about a westerner named Casey, studying Ninjutsu in Japan, who is asked by the Sensei to return to New York to protect the legendary Yoroi Bitsu, an armored chest that contains the weapons of the last Koga Ninja.

"Ninja" is scheduled for release in Malaysia on October 22, 2009. There is still no word on a US release date.

New Trailer For "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"

2009-09-20T20:30:00.001+08:00

Here's the new trailer for the upcoming film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon". The film is directed by Chris Weitz and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.

In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally successful Twilight series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as Bella Swan delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of - only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is scheduled for release in the US on November 20, 2009.

Official website: www.newmoonthemovie.com

Movie Trailer: "A Christmas Carol"

2009-09-16T23:00:00.000+08:00

The trailer for Robert Zemeckis' "A Christmas Carol" has been released. The film is produced through the process of performance capture, a technique Zemeckis used in his two previous films "The Polar Express" and "Beowulf".

The film is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 story of the same name and features the voices of Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Cary Elwes, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins and Robin Wright Penn.

"A Christmas Carol" is scheduled for release in the US on November 6, 2009.

7 Minute Featurette Of Isaac Florentine’s "Ninja"

2009-09-16T22:30:00.003+08:00

A new behind-the-scenes featurette for Isaac Florentine’s upcoming martial arts flick "Ninja" has been released online. The film stars Scott Adkins, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Mika Hijii, Todd Jensen and Togo Igawa.

"Ninja" is scheduled for release in Malaysia on October 22, 2009. There is still no word on a US release date.