Trailer, Poster For Action Thriller “Kung Fu Games”

kung-fu-gamesParamount has released a trailers for it upcoming action Kung Fu Games, starring Mark Strange, Caitlin Dechelle, Jade Xu, Jose Manuel, Lathrop Walker, Matt Goodwin.

In “Kung Fu Games”, notorious fighters are trapped in lethal martial arts games by a sadistic magnate. Armed only with their combat skills, they face brutal battles for survival in a deadly kill-or-be-killed showdown.

The movie was directed by Ryan Jaeger, and is set for release in select theatres August 23, 2024, double feature with action thriller Lady Scorpions.

From the screenplay by Ryan Jaeger and H. Daniel Gross, it is set to be available to buy on digital on September 10, 2024.

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2024 SF Honors Award Presented to Netflix’s “His Three Daughters” by SFFILM

his-three-daughtersSFFILM announced today the recipient of the 2024 SF Honors Award going to His Three Daughters, written and directed by Azazel Jacobs. The film stars Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, and Jovan Adepo and tells the story of three estranged sisters reuniting in a cramped New York City apartment to watch over their ailing father during his final days.

The SF Honors event will culminate in a special pre-release public screening of the film on Wednesday, September 18 at 7:30 pm at the Premier Theater at One Letterman. Director Azazel Jacobs, and actors Elizabeth Olsen and Jovan Adepo are expected to attend in person for the pre-screening award presentation and an in-depth post-screening conversation about their work.

“We are thrilled to present another stunning film from Azazel Jacobs (Terri, 2021 Festival), one that reminds us of his unique ability to weave unexpected and thrilling stories. Jacobs’ singular script and direction, complete with tour de force performances and a tactile sense of place, are the perfect match for our annual SF Honors,” said Jessie Fairbanks, SFFILM’s Director of Programming. “His collaboration with Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon as the three sisters grappling with shame and grief will leave audiences in awe of the talent both before and behind the camera. We are so proud to celebrate His Three Daughters with Azazel, Elizabeth, and a scene stealing Jovan Adepo in person next month.”
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Samara Weaving Stars IFC Films/Shudder’s Survival Horror “AZRAEL”

AZRAELIFC Films and Shudder has released the official trailer for their upcoming film Azrael.

Samara Weaving and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett star in the horror film directed by E.L. Katz.

In the film, in a world in which no one speaks, a mysterious, devout community hunts down a young woman named Azrael (Samara Weaving) who has escaped their imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, she is to be sacrificed to pacify an evil which resides deep within the surrounding wilderness – but Azrael will stop at nothing to ensure her own freedom and survival.

From the seeds of this gritty, relentless parable of sacrifice and salvation, comes an immersive, real-time, action horror tale from the visionary minds of Simon Barrett and E.L. Katz.

Vic Carmen Sonne, Katariina Unt and Sebastian Bull Sarning also star in AZRAEL, which is written by Simon Barrett.

“AZRAEL” is set for release in select theaters on September 27th.

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Martial Arts Movie “Art of Eight Limbs” Trailer

art-of-eight-limbsRepublic Pictures via Paramount has released the trailer for its upcoming martial arts movie Art of Eight Limbs which is set to debut later this month. Mortal Kombat’s Ludi Lin stars in the film.

“A US agent goes undercover at a martial arts training camp suspected of being a cover for chemical weapons,” says the official synopsis.

The film stars Ludi Lin, Grace Vorananth, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Nicholas Hammond, Vithaya Pansringarm, Ron Smoorenburg, Tofan Pirani, Andrey Kasushkin, Maverick Kamuela Kang Jr., Jaroslav Shvets.

Art of Eight Limbs is set for release in select theaters August 16th, followed by release on Digital August 20th.

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“Charlie Tango” Twisty Thriller Where Someone Has To Pay The Ultimate Price

charlie-tango“Charlie Tango” was written, directed and produced Simon Boisvert.

The film stars popular Canadian actors David La Haye and Bruce Disnmore, and Stacie Mistysyn (Degrassi High). The original music was done by Oliver Palotai, keyboardist for the band Kamelot.

In the film, Kim, an air traffic controller under investigation after a tragic plane crash, is recruited by Charlie, her lover who specializes in lucrative real estate investments. Her police officer husband, Jeff, soon begins to suspect that Charlie is at the head of a major embezzlement scheme.

“Charlie Tango” was first runner up, Best Foreign Film at the 2024 Myrtle Beach International Film Festival. Gravitas Ventures will release the film on digital platforms on September 3, 2024. The film has a running time of 98 minutes and will not be rated by the MPAA.

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New Trailer for Wolfs Starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney

wolfsGlobal superstars Brad Pitt & George Clooney teams up with director Jon Watts for the new action comedy “Wolfs”.

The film is written and directed by Jon Watts, Jon who is best known for directing the most recent trio of “Spider-Man” films.

The film also stars Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams and Poorna Jagannathan.

Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high profile crime. But when a second fixer (Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control in ways that neither one of them expected.

The movie is set for release in cinemas in limited release on September 20th, and thebn followed by an exclusive run on Apple TV+ on September 27th.

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Trailer: New Sci-Fi Film ‘Uglies’ Movie Adaption

ugliesFrom the page to the screen. The film based on the novel Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is set to be released on Netflix.

Here, a world in which a compulsory operation wipes out physical differences and makes everyone pretty. Joey King plays the protagonist in the film.

Directed by McG, “Uglies” film was penned by Emmy-nominated screenwriters Krista Vernoff (Grey’s Anatomy, Shameless, Charmed) and Vanessa Taylor (The Shape of Water, Game of Thrones, Divergent).

Aslo in the film are Brianne Tju, Laverne Cox, Chase Stokes, Kevin Miles, Kelly Gale, Keith Powers, Will Poston, Jillian Murray, Jan Luis Castellanos.

Uglies is set for release on September 13, 2024 on Netflix.

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“Continue”: Set For Release On September 6

continueLionsgate has unveiled the trailer for an indie mental health drama “Continue.”

Written and directed by Nadine Crocker, the drama film stars Crocker and Shiloh Fernandez, and is set for release in theaters, on demand, and digital on September 6th. The film marks the feature directorial debut for Crocker.

In “Continue”, a girl suffering from depression (Crocker) is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution after trying to follow in her fathers footsteps, but failing in her suicide attempt. She finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible for a girl like her. All to find out some decisions can’t be undone.

The film stars Nadine Crocker, Lio Tipton, Emily Deschanel, Dale Dickey, Anthony Caravella, Annapurna Sriram, Kat Foster, Jay Seals.

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“The Silent Hour” Official Trailer For Crime Thriller Starring Joel Kinnaman

the-silent-hour“I don’t know what to do. I don’t know who I am anymore,” Joel Kinnaman’s character says in the trailer intro.

Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for its upciming action crime thriller “The Silent Hour”, with Joel Kinnaman playing a detective who loses his hearing after getting injured on the job.

Along with Kinnaman the film stars Mark Strong, Sandra Mae Frank, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Eklund, Anthony Grant, Jonathan Koensgen, Mike Parish, Seán James Sutton, Djinda Kane. Directed by Brad Anderson, the film is written by Dan Hall.

The film is set for release on October 3, 2024 by Republic Pictures.

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:
In the film, while working a case as an interpreter, a hearing-impaired police detective must confront a group of criminals trying to eliminate a deaf murder witness in her apartment building.

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Crime Comedy “The Shakedown”, First South African Production

the-shakedownSet for streaming release on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the crime comedy stars Carl Beukes, Emmanuel Castis, Julia Anastasopoulos, Berenice Barbier, and Jack Parow

“The Shakedown” is a Fargo-esque comedy-of-errors that follows Justin Diamond, a well-respected family man and medical aid broker who finds himself being blackmailed after his physiotherapist threatens to reveal the secret of their affair.

Desperate to maintain his golden boy reputation, Justin teams up with his ‘black sheep’ brother Dovi, to handle the escalating chaos. However, both their actions lead them down a path filled with dangerous criminals, mistaken identities, and comic mishaps into the clumsiness of the Cape Town underworld.

“The Shakedown” is co-written and directed by Ari Kruger. Co-written by Daniel Zimbler. Produced by Sune Wolmarans. Cinematography by Trevor Calverley. Editing by Richard Starkey. Composed by Andries Smit. A Sketchbook Studios production.

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