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‘John Wick’: Donnie Yen To Return As Caine For A Spinoff Film

May 15, 2024 2:22 pm

At the beginning of the year, Chad Stahelski signed a deal with Lionsgate to be the creative leader of the “John Wick” franchise and any spinoffs that will be coming. We already know that “The Ballerina” is on...

Donnie Yen Calls Quentin Tarantino’s Depiction Of Bruce Lee In ‘Once Upon A Time’ “Cartoonish”: “He Was Making Fun Of Bruce”

Charles Barfield

March 28, 2023 12:10 pm

News

After the release of Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” there was quite a bit of controversy surrounding the filmmaker’s depiction of Bruce Lee. In the film, you may remember, it’s shown tha...

‘Sakra’ Trailer: Donnie Yen’s New Wuxia Film Hits Theaters On April 14, On Digital On April 18

Ned Booth

March 23, 2023 1:56 pm

News, Trailers

Actor and martial artist Dannie Yen has big biggest stateside release this weekend when "John Wick: Chapter 4" hits theaters everywhere. But US audiences may not realize just how prolific Yen is in the Chinese...

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Review: Action Cinema At Its Finest, The Franchise Reaches A New High

Simon Thompson

March 13, 2023 11:00 pm

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

From the first frame, “John Wick: Chapter 4” punches so hard you feel it. Keanu Reeves returns as the titular character who is trying to earn his freedom. In order to do that, he has to defeat the High Table, ...

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Trailer: Keanu Reeves Returns To Fight The High Table, This Time Against Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård & More

Matthew Monagle

February 16, 2023 10:27 am

News, Trailers

For all that is wrong with the world, at least we are alive to see actors like Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves beat Father Time to a standstill in some of the most innovative movie franchises of their day. Ever si...

‘John Wick 4’: Bill Skarsgård & Shamier Anderson Join Keanu Reeves In The Globetrotting High-Octane Action Sequel

Christopher Marc

June 9, 2021 3:28 pm

News

Lionsgate and director Chad Stahelski are putting together a mix of known and somewhat unknown actors for the next installment of the "John Wick" franchise as Collider reports that Swe...

Donnie Yen Joins ‘John Wick 4’ Cast With Keanu Reeves And Rina Sawayama

Ella Kemp

June 4, 2021 11:51 am

News

The cast list for “John Wick 4” is hotting up, as Keanu Reeves is far from the only thing to look forward to now in Chad Stahelski’s forthcoming sequel film. It’s just been confirmed that actor-filmmaker Donni...

‘Mulan’: Niki Caro Brings Wuxia Majesty & Fairy Tale Heart To A Rousing Warrior Epic [Review]

Rodrigo Perez

September 3, 2020 12:00 pm

Features, News, Reviews

A stirring and majestic adaptation of the cherished 1998 animated movie with spectacular action and remarkable visuals, for all its dazzling bravura, the most disarming qualities of 2020’s live-action “Mulan” ...

‘Mulan’ Superbowl Trailer: Liu Yifei Becomes China’s Warrior Savior In Another Disney Live Action Adaptation

Andrew Hrip

February 2, 2020 6:37 pm

News, Trailers

Audience investment is an important part of the filmgoer experience, no doubt about it. With an animated movie, the magic of embellished events, expressions and actions can leap from the artist’s cels and onto...

‘Ip Man 4’ Trailer: Fists And Feet Fly One More Time As Story Of Bruce Lee’s Teacher Concludes

Andrew Hrip

December 6, 2019 11:07 am

News, Trailers

1973’s “Enter the Dragon” helped kindle a love affair still strong today between American moviegoers and martial arts films. The iconic movie also shows a master at work in his true element. In the film, Bruce ...

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