KICKBOXER: VENGEANCE and RETALIATION

[Juventud]

If GSP plays one of the brothers it will be fun to hear his American accent.

 

[...El Ray]

jcvd movies are so bad

 

[SewerPirate]

With all the Lay and Pray jokes you would think this isn't a movie called Kickboxer.

At least say by decision to make the joke functional. Stale as fuck, but functional.

Anyway, after seeing the 2001 Planet of the Apes in theaters, I'm not big on any movie being remade. But whatever makes money I guess.

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: August 5, 2014

Scott Adkins, Tony Jaa Join Georges St-Pierre in KICKBOXER

Martial artists Tony Jaa and Scott Adkins have joined the cast of Kickboxer, a 3D remake of the 1989 cult classic. They'll star opposite martial artist Alain Moussi, WWE hero Dave Bautista and UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, who were previously announced. Moussi is playing the lead in the movie, which will feature more than 20 martial arts disciplines.

Producer Ted Field of Radar Pictures and Brian O'Shea's The Exchange announced the remake earlier this year. Field has been plotting the remake for more than a year, signing Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Fung to direct. Fung's credits include the wildly popular Chinese martial arts movies Tai Chi Zero (2012) and Tai Chi Hero (2012).

Kickboxer tells the story of David and Kurt Sloan, the descendants of a well-known Venice, Calif., fighting dynasty. When David wins the Karate World Championship, a promoter lures him to Hong Kong, despite his brother's protestations that the man is a crook. When Kurt travels to Thailand to meet his brother, he discovers he has died and seeks his revenge.

Scott Adkins and Tony Jaa Join Dave Bautista and Georges St-Pierre in 'Kickboxer'

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: December 1, 2014

Jean-Claude Van Damme Returns to KICKBOXER as the Mentor

Jean-Claude Van Damme is returning to the world of Kickboxer, one of the movies that launched his action star career. The actor is in final negotiations to join the cast of Kickboxer, a franchise remake featuring Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista and X-Men: Days of Future Past actor Alain Moussi. John Stockwell is directing (Blue Crush, In the Blood).

This time, however, Van Damme is not the student but the master and is replacing Thai action star Tony Jaa, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Kickboxer follows Kurt Sloan (Moussi), a talented martial artist who travels to Thailand where he must learn the secrets of the kickboxer to avenge his brother's death at the hands of Tong Po (Bautista).

Van Damme will play a new version of Master Chow, who teaches Sloan the art of the kick. (Dennis Chan played the part in the 1989 original.) UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, who played Batroc in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, is also in the cast.

"We are so excited to have Kickboxer roll into production and to have JCVD in the role of Master Chow, passing the torch to Alain, to have him lead the franchise to a new generation " said Ted Field of Radar Films, who is producing the movie with Dimitri Logothetis and Nick Celozzi. Logothetis and Jim McGrath wrote the script.

Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins Dave Bautista in the 'Kickboxer' Remake (Exclusive)

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: December 4, 2014

Thai Supermodel Sara Malakul Lane Joins KICKBOXER Remake

On the heels of word earlier this week announcing that Jean-Claude Van Damme is set to star, the upcoming Kickboxer remake has cast Thai supermodel-turned-actress Sara Malakul Lane (Sharktopus, Jailbait) as the female lead, not-so-progressively officially described as the leading character's love interest.

"Sara's beauty, charm and acting skills balance perfectly Kickboxer['s] testosterone and action," says Radar Films' Ted Field. "Alain as Kurt will fall in love, as [will] everyone else."

Directed by John Stockwell (Cat Run), the new Kickboxer follows Eric and Kurt Sloan (Alain Moussi), descendants of a well-known Venice, California-based family of martial artists. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. But when Kurt witnesses the merciless murder of his brother at the hands of Muay Thai champion Tong Po (Dave Bautista), he vows revenge.

He trains with his brother's mentor, Xian Chow (Jean-Claude Van Damme), for a Muay Thai fight to the death with Tong Po. Chow first thinks Kurt impossible to train, but through a series of spiritual exercises and tests, Chow discovers that Kurt has a deeper strength that will carry him through his final showdown with Tong Po.

Thai Supermodel Sara Malakul Lane Joins Jean-Claude Van Damme in 'Kickboxer'

 

[Raiman]

Jean-Claude Van Damme Returning to KICKBOXER!

Jean-Claude Van Damme is returning to the world of Kickboxer, one of the movies that launched his action star career. The actor is in final negotiations to join the cast of Kickboxer, a franchise remake featuring Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista and X-Men: Days of Future Past actor Alain Moussi. John Stockwell is directing.

This time, however, Van Damme is not the student but the master and is replacing Thai action star Tony Jaa, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Kickboxer follows Kurt Sloan (Moussi), a talented martial artist who travels to Thailand where he must learn the secrets of the kickboxer to avenge his brother's death at the hands of Tong Po (Bautista).

Van Damme will play a new version of Master Chow, who teaches Sloan the art of the kick. (Dennis Chan played the part in the 1989 original.) UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, who played Batroc in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, is also in the cast.


Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins Dave Bautista, GSP in Kickboxer Remake (Exclusive)

SO dude is in a remake of a movie that made him famous but playing a different character?

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: December 5, 2014

Joseph Valtellini and Joe Schilling Join KICKBOXER Reboot

Kickboxer was released in 1989 and became an instant classic. It launched Belgian action hero Jean-Claude Van Damme to superstar status after his turn in the lead role. The movie also sparked a worldwide boom in the sport. Now it has been decided that it is due for a remake. Filming will begin in New Orleans next week and the producers are aiming for a late 2015 release in theaters.

Van Damme is set to appear in the new Kickboxer only this time – given his veteran years and experience – as the instructor who guides the student on his path. In the original version it was a young Van Damme who went into the jungle seeking Muay Thai training from an old master.

Numerous fighters have cited youthful viewings of Kickboxer as a key driving force in their decision to start training and become fighters themselves. Some went into Muay Thai and kickboxing, others into MMA.

Two welterweight champions are among that number: Georges St Pierre, former holder of the UFC belt, and "Bazooka" Joe Valtellini, current GLORY World Welterweight Championship. The two Canadians are big Van Damme fans and have accepted roles in the remake of the iconic movie.

Also appearing in the film will be California’s Joe "Stitch 'Em Up" Schilling, winner of the GLORY 10 Los Angeles Middleweight Championship Tournament. The photo above is from Schilling’s Instagram account.

Joseph Valtellini, Joe Schilling Join Jean-Claude Van Damme in 'Kickboxer' Reboot

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: December 8, 2014

Gina Carano Joins Jean-Claude Van Damme in KICKBOXER

Gina Carano has joined the cast of Kickboxer, Radar Pictures' remake of the 1989 martial artist action movie. John Stockwell is directing the movie, which is shooting in New Orleans. Carano worked with Stockwell on her 2013 action vehicle In The Blood. She last appeared on the big-screen in 2013's Fast & Furious 6.

Carano will make up part of the muscle-glistening roll call that includes Guardians of the Galaxy star and newly minted James Bond villain Dave Bautista, X-Men: Days of Future Past stunt performer-turned-actor Alain Moussi, UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre (who played Batroc in Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and Jean-Claude Van Damme, who is returning to the franchise that helped launch his career. Model-turned-actress Sara Malakul Lane is the love interest.

Kickboxer follows Kurt Sloane (Moussi), a talented martial artist who travels to Thailand, where he must learn the secrets of the kickboxer to avenge his brother's death at the hands of Tong Po (Bautista). Carano will play a fight promoter.

Gina Carano Joins Jean-Claude Van Damme and Georges St-Pierre in KICKBOXER




Note: This thread might be merged with the official Kickboxer thread after a few days.

 

[Khabib Fan]

Hawt

 

[UL]

Gina

Goooood

 

[lilneowhat]

yes

 

[MartyMcFry]

Can't imagine who she'll play.

 

[MartyMcFry]

All this time I thought GSP was the lead role, but he ain't. Actually the guy who is looks quite fitting for the role. Also seems Darren Shahlavi is in it too. How the hell is this a remake of Kickboxer with so many fighters? Shoulda just did Bloodsport.

 

[BreadnButter]

Gina > Ronda

 

[teamfox223]

Dave Bautista is way too big to play Tong Po. No thai fight has that kind of build, Dave Bautista doesn't even look Asian.

 

[elanimalsantana]

Dave Bautista is way too big to play Tong Po. No thai fight has that kind of build, Dave Bautista doesn't even look Asian.

FYI, he is asian (Phillipino) so therefore he (by definition) looks asian.

 

[elanimalsantana]

The Gina movie that I'm willing to pay for is when she does her first (hopefully of many) nude scene.

 

[bigdavyp]

The Gina movie that I'm willing to pay for is when she does her first (hopefully of many) nude scene.

 

[uWot]

Take my money... just take it.