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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li – 3 Disc Special Edition
8 July 2009 4:20 PM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news
Blu-Ray Review
Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li – 3 Disc Special Edition
Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Cast: Kristin Kreuk, Neal McDonough, Chris Klein, Moon Bloodgood, Michael Clarke Duncan
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: PG-13
Plot: A young woman raised on martial arts named Chun-Li (Kreuk) wants vengeance against super villain Bison (McDonough). At the same time, Bison is being pursued by two cops, Nash and Det. Maya Sunee (Klein and Bloodgood).
Who’s It For? Here is the movie that can match the intellect of it’s primary audience of thirteen year old boys. They will be oblivious to the awful acting, editing, dialogue, and will eat up whatever portions of action Chun-Li has to offer.
Movie:
Street Fighter kicks off with a waltz by Frederic Chopin, which is right about where any shred of Chun-Li’s gracefulness stops dead in its tracks. Acted and directed by a bunch clowns, this
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Nick Allen
Michael Clark Duncan and Morgan Simpson Meet at the Bailey
8 July 2009 9:17 AM, PDT | From www.canmag.com | See recent CanMag news
Director Mario Van Peebles has a new indie drama coming our way by the name of Bailey and has already found his stars.
Michael Clark Duncan, Morgan Simpson for Bailey
Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson have signed on to co-star in Bailey, a film that centers on spiritual redemption against the backdrop of Memphis blues.
It just so happens that Van Peebles will direct off a script by Simpson. Production on Bailey is expected to begin this August in Nashville.
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The Blues Save Lives Yet Again
8 July 2009 6:53 AM, PDT | From cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news
The last time a Southerner tried to save someone via blues on the big screen, the result was Craig Brewer's love-it-or-hate-it Black Snake Moan. But given the oddities of that film, I'm imagining that Mario van Peebles' version, Bailey, is going to turn out fairly different. Son of legendary blaxploitation director Melvin van Peebles, Mario will direct Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson in Bailey, a story of "spiritual redemption against the backdrop of Memphis blues," according to Variety. Morgan Simpson, who I can't even find on IMDb (there are three of them), wrote the script and will play the title character.
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Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson to star in Mario Van Peebles-helmed Bailey
8 July 2009 3:22 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news
Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson are set to star in the Mario Van Peebles-directed "Bailey." The indie drama is being produced by Jeff Balis and Rhoades Rader of Heavy Duty Entertainment as well as Charlie Poe. Filming starts in August and, according to sources, the story follows a spiritual redemption against the backdrop of Memphis blues. Morgan Simpson wrote the film and will play the title character. Van Peebles just finished "Kerosene Cowboys"
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Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson Set for Bailey
7 July 2009 6:42 PM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news
Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson will star in director Mario Van Peebles' indie drama Bailey.
According to Variety, Heavy Duty Entertainment's Jeff Balis and Rhoades Rader are producing along with Charlie Poe.
The film centers on spiritual redemption against the backdrop of Memphis blues. Morgan Simpson scripted and will play the title character.
Production begins in Nashville in August.
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Just For Laughs Film Festival Unveils Feature Film Line-up
6 July 2009 10:41 PM, PDT | From SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news
Headlined by Universal Pictures' Funny People, the new comedy from filmmaker Judd Apatow starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann. The darling of last year's Festival, writer-director-producer Judd Apatow is in the spotlight once again this year with his latest comedy. Apatow directs Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann in Funny People, the story of a famous comedian who has a near-death experience. Cult comedy fans are in for a treat when all five Broken Lizard members Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske take the stage to introduce the Canadian premiere of their newest film, Broken Lizard's the Slammin' Salmon. Michael Clarke Duncan is former heavyweight boxing champ Cleon Salmon, the celebrity owner of an upscale Miami restaurant. To settle a debt, the Champ offers his wait staff (enter the Broken Lizard boys) a one-night-only challenge: top selling waiter gets ten thousand
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Ricky
'Sin City 2' Could Be a Prequel
2 July 2009 11:56 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
"Sin City" actress Alexis Bledel has acknowledged the script for "Sin City 2" is completed and claimed that the movie is going to be a prequel. Talking to MTV News, the 27-year-old believes that the second movie could be a prequel after she found out that her character will make a return in the sequel.
"I don't know what their source was, but they said they read the second script," Bledel first addressed on the saying that the script for the sequel has been finished. The actress who plays a young prostitute named Becky then added, "Apparently, [I'm] back because it's a prequel. Because [I'm] supposed to die in the first one. But you don't see it, so maybe she doesn't."
The prequel scenes may likely come from Frank Miller's "A Dame to Kill For", which has been long rumored to be adapted into big screen. The novel itself tells an
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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Movie Review
26 June 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | From MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news
StreetFighter The Legend of Chun Li is one of those movies that begs the age old question... why? I kind of knew just going into this movie that it was likely going to be a bad movie and boy did it deliver on that. This is easily ten times worse then the original Street Fighter which starred action jockey Jean Claude vanDamme. This go around we have a new character and a new cast and an all new low in movie making. The film stars Kristin Kreuk, Michael Clarke Duncan and Chris Klein all reasonably good actors in their own right. Kristin has a good draw with the teens thanks to Smallvill...
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Kirsten Dunst Will Be in Spider-Man 4
8 June 2009 3:12 AM, PDT | From Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news
While talking to the New York Post, Spider-Man 4 producer Todd Black confirmed Kirsten Dunst's involvement in the upcoming sequel after months of speculation led Sam Raimi to personally ask Dunst to join.. Apparently, it worked.
Black did talk a bit about the villain for Spider-Man 4, first by ending rumors that Morbius the Vampire would appear in the movie, and then saying:
We're just coming up with who the villain's going to be now. We'll be shooting in New York again. Trust me, people will appreciate who we pick, because it'll be a big part of New York. Black also mentioned that the villain will be from the comics and not someone invented for the movie. So, if the villain is from the comics and is "a big part of New York," that likely rules out rumored villains Electro and Carnage, Peter Parker's professor-turned-reptile the Lizard, or other villainous possibilities Kraven the Hunter,
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Ryan Gowland
Spider-Man 4: Kirsten Dunst on board, new clue on villain
7 June 2009 7:08 AM, PDT | From The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news
Producer Todd Black has given some fresh information about what can be expected from the fourth instalment in the Spider-Man franchise.
Spider-Man 4 director Sam Raimi had previously said he didn't know if Kirsten Dunst would return as love interest Mary Jane Watson and insisted the story's villain, villains or villainess had not yet been decided.
But Todd Black has now spoken with a little more certainty in a new interview about the movie.
According to an article on NYPost.com, Black says Kirsten Dunst is definitely on board and he dismissed reports that the story would feature a wedding between Mary Jane and Peter Parker (inspired by the The Amazing Spider-Man comic Annual 21: The Wedding, which was published in 1987).
In addtion, despite Raimi having a horror-movie background and stating he was interested in using vampire villain Morbius, this character has been ruled out. (I should add that no
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David Bentley
This Week’s Worst Movie Ever: Underground Comedy Movie
13 May 2009 2:44 PM, PDT | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news
Every week, we find a new Worst Film Ever and deliver it to you as a public service. These films should be avoided at all costs, but if you absolutely have to see them, strap on your rosary beads and prepare to lose your faith in film! This week’s Worst Movie Ever is: Underground Comedy Movie (1999) Synopsis: Ill-conceived sketches meant to insult and offend - including, but not limited to, fetus sales, Boobwatch, Bag Lady Beauty Contest, Musical Parody "I Hate L.A.," spoofs on Dirty Harry, and Michael Clark Duncan losing his gay virginity. Offensiveness at its worst! What you may not realize, dear reader, is that a long discussion (almost thirteen minutes) went into shaping this feature - questioning over what films would be off-limits and which ones would be rife for hatred. There's something seemingly unfair about including a movie like this amongst the ranks of the Worst Ever simply because it's such
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Cole Abaius
Rapper Common Talks A-Team Movie
9 May 2009 9:59 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news
The A-Team movie is a project that has been in development for years and years now, with various different people attached to write, star and direct at different stages. The first name attached to helm it was Boyz In The Hood director John Singleton, but he dropped out (due to creative differences), and then Smokin’ Aces director Joe Carnahan was brought on-board.
The last we heard, Chris Pine was in talks to play the role of Murdock, which was played by Dwight Schultz in the original TV series, and Ice Cube was in talks to play B.A. Baracus. Regarding the latter, it appears that nothing came of it as there’s a new contender for the role famously played by Mr. T: Rapper-turned-actor Common.
In an interview with our friends over at IESB promoting the upcoming Terminator Salvation, Common confirmed that he was at least being held in
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Ross Miller
'Sin City 2' Possibly Seeking for New Home
23 April 2009 12:42 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
Although it has been debunked, rumor that The Weinstein Company (Twc)'s Dimension Films have lost the rights to "Sin City 2" could be true after all. In what may be the indication of the truth in the rumor, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has come up with a scoop that the sequel rights to Frank Miller's "Sin City" are being shopped around Hollywood.
In its report on the matter, THR mentioned that Hollywood producers have been shopped the rights by representatives for Frank Miller's estate. Additionally, it claimed that the producers said the Miller's estate is indeed looking for a new place to set up a potential follow-up. Still, THR also reported that on Wednesday, April 22, Twc stood by their previously released statement.
Weeks earlier, news were coming out that The Weinstein Company have let the rights to "Sin City 2" slipped off from their hands and Universal Pictures
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AceShowbiz.com
Angelina Jolie Could Be Stepping Closer to 'Sin City 2'
10 April 2009 9:07 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
While she has mentioned her doubt on nailing a role in "Sin City 2" earlier, Angelina Jolie is reported to be one step closer to join the cast ensemble of the "Sin City" sequel. Moviehole reported a rather high-profile producer friend has claimed that the "Wanted (2008)" star is in "serious talks" to star in the movie.
The 33-year-old actress has long been linked to the sequel project which is said to be the adaptation of "A Dame to Kill For". If she is indeed tapped as one of the cast members, Jolie is likely to take on the role of Ava Lord, the former flame of Dwight McCarthy and will star opposite Clive Owen since he is "loosely attached" to reprise his role as McCarthy.
In mid-2008, the Christine Collins of "Changeling" has confessed to MTV that she still hasn't made any decision on the Ava role. "I don't know,
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AceShowbiz.com
'Sin City 2' No Longer a Weinstein Company Project
8 April 2009 2:13 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
An interesting scoop suggesting that "Sin City 2" is no longer a Weinstein Company project has broken to the surface. Coming up with the report is IESB which claimed that the production company has lost the rights to the sequel of Frank Miller's "Sin City".
While noting that details on the matter remain sketchy, the site made note that the follow-up movie will now be financed by a private equity group with announcement coming out soon. Universal Pictures have been rumored to be potential contender to be this film's distributor, though no words have been shared of it.
IESB further pointed out that Robert Rodriguez's Trouble Maker studios are still committed to produce "Sin City 2". With that said, it means Rodriguez may still come aboard as co-director, co-producer and co-writer for the action drama project.
Expected to be finished for 2010 release,"Sin City 2" is said to
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AceShowbiz.com
Update: The Weinstein Company Loses 'Sin City 2'
7 April 2009 11:10 PM, PDT | From bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news
Some monster news just his the website IESB this evening as they're reporting that the Weinstein Company has lost the rights to Sin City! "The specifics are not clear but some details are emerging that the movie will now be financed by a private equity group and an announcement is expected soon," the site writes. "Robert Rodriguez' Trouble Maker studios will still produce the film. No word on what studio may end up distributing. Universal Studios' name has come up as a possible contender. " Brittany Murphy, Mickey Rourke, Michael Clarke Duncan, Angelina Jolie, Rosario Dawson and Michael Madsen had all been confirmed to return in the sequel, but we'll have to see how things flesh out from here on out.
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Watch This: Chris Klein in 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'
25 March 2009 4:45 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news
Has it really been almost a month since me and maybe three other people paid to see Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li? As I said before, there were two things I took away from that experience: the haunting cadence of Michael Clarke Duncan's laughter, and the Razzie-worthy turn by Chris Klein as swaggering Interpol agent Charlie Nash. I can see the for-your-consideration ads now:
"Can only be described as epic in its awfulness" ... "I can't remember the last time I watched an actor fail to walk into a room convincingly" ... "So wooden that he makes Keanu Reeves seem like Don Knotts" ... "This shit is Ricotta, folks."
As several other reviews noted/hoped, his performance is one particularly ripe for a highlight reel on YouTube someday, and sure enough, an impatient individual of like mind cut one together (we put it after the jump). Running eleven minutes, I'm willing
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William Goss
SXSW Review: The Slammin' Salmon
19 March 2009 11:35 AM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news
Before The Slammin' Salmon, I wouldn't have called myself a fan of the boys from the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, though I have some mild, slightly embarrassed affection for Super Troopers and Club Dread. But Salmon is 90 minutes of truly inspired comic mayhem. With valuable assists from the rest of their cast, Broken Lizard has crafted the funniest film of SXSW - and they had some fine competition. I know I said that you can't trust me, but trust me: this is great stuff.
Broken Lizard is Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske and Kevin Heffernan. Heffernan directed and the entire troupe is credited for the screenplay. But in a shrewd move, The Slammin' Salmon revolves around an outsider: Michael Clarke Duncan, who plays a boxer-turned-restaurant owner named Cleon Salmon, a.k.a. "The Champ." In the best comedy tradition, the Champ combines dim-witted cluelessness with peerless confidence.
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Eugene Novikov
"Transformers 3" has a release date. Mark your calendars for the next action installment from DreamWorks and Paramount.
16 March 2009 | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news
Paramount and DreamWorks have set a date for "Transformers 3," their next installment in the mega-beloved series. The release date is on for July 1, 2011, however, no deals have been struck yet with helmer Michael Bay nor stars Shia Labeouf and Megan Fox. Writer/s have not even been hired yet for the third installment and apparently, the studio wanted to snag the date before competitors did. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," the second film in the series, sees release this year on June 24th this year and stars Shia Labeouf, Megan Fox, John Turturro, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Matthew Marsden, Rainn Wilson, Peter Cullen and Isabel Lucas. The first film opened on July 3rd, 2007 with a huge $70.5 million before ending off with $319.2 million in the U.S. and $389 million from international sales. Transformers(2007) Released date: 9/21/2007 - Rate & Review this! Starring:Shia Labeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel,Jon Voight, Michael Clarke Duncan,
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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Review
4 March 2009 10:23 PM, PST | From FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak Written by: Justin Marks (adaptation) Starring: Kristin Kreuk, Chris Klein, Neal McDonough, Robin Shou, and Michael Clarke Duncan Chun Li, concert pianist and martial arts enthusiast, is recruited into a war with a shadowy criminal organization that kidnapped her father and seeks to destroy the slums of Bangkok. It's easy to pick apart Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li for deviating from the details of the game, like the size of Chun Li's thighs, but where it really falls apart is in abandoning the core concept, a premise as ludicrous as it is emotionally satisfying; that is, the only requirements necessary to destroy an international crime syndicate are flying fists and some well-placed kicks ...
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