KICKBOXER: VENGEANCE and RETALIATION

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: December 10, 2014

MORTAL KOMBAT: LEGACY Darren Shahlavi Joins KICKBOXER

The upcoming reboot of Jean-Claude Van Damme's cult classic Kickboxer is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated martial arts films coming in 2015. Right on the heels of the announcement that Van Damme would be joining the film in the role of the wise Muay Thai mentor Xian Chow, news has dropped that the talented martial arts action-man Darren Shahlavi, will also be joining the film.

Shahlavi is, of course, well-known to action fans for his appearances in Bloodmoon opposite Gary Daniels and Chuck Jeffreys, Ip Man 2 opposite Donnie Yen, and in the role of Kano in the web-series Mortal Kombat: Legacy. In addition to the Kickboxer reboot, Darren will also be seen opposite Van Damme in the New Year in the upcoming Pound of Flesh as well.

Kickboxer is definitely a must see for martial arts fans in 2015. Stuntman turned action star Alain Moussi will assume the role of Kurt Sloan in the reboot, while Dave Bautista steps into Tong Po’s shoes, UFC legend Georges St. Pierre will also join the film. T.J. Storm and Matthew Ziff have also joined the cast alongside Van Damme, with acclaimed action director Larnell Stovall serving as fight choreographer.

Just about the only bit of bad news has come in the form of Scott Adkins and Tony Jaa ultimately not appearing in the film after The Hollywood Reporter reported a few months ago that they would be a part of the reboot.

'Mortal Kombat' Actor Darren Shahlavi Joins Jean-Claude Van Damme in 'Kickboxer'

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: January 20, 2015

KICKBOXER Martial Artist Darren Shahlavi Passes Away at 42

Martial artist Daniel Shahlavi, who appeared in the series Mortal Kombat: Legacy and Arrow, has died, his agent, Kathy Carpenter, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 42. Shahlavi was found at his home by his roommate on Jan. 14 after apparently passing away in his sleep, Carpenter said. [Update: The cause of death was a fatal heart attack caused by atherosclerosis.]

Shahlavi was born in North West England and began practicing martial arts at age 7. He moved to Hong Kong to pursue a stunt career in the early 1990s, where he was tapped to star in Tai Chi 2. He moved to the United States to continue his career, performing stunt work for titles like The Chronicles of Riddick, Night at the Museum, and 300. He also had acting roles in 2002's I Spy, alongside Eddie Murphy and 2004's The Final Cut with Robin Williams. In 2010, Shahlavi appeared in the martial arts film Ip Man 2. The following year he starred in Mortal Kombat: Legacy as Kano.

Shahlavi played Devon in the 2013 film The Package alongside Dolph Lundgren and WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin. Shahlavi played Cazel in the 2013 film The Marine 3: Homefront, along with Neal McDonough and WWE star Mike "The Miz" Mizanin. Shahlavi appears in his final film in the 2015 film Kickboxer as Eric Sloane, remake of the 1989 film of the same name, along with Alain Moussi, Dave Bautista and original Kickboxer film star Jean-Claude Van Damme.


'Mortal Kombat: Legacy' and 'Ip Man 2' Martial Artist Darren Shahlavi Dies at 42

 

[GearSolidMetal]

MORTAL KOMBAT Martial Artist Darren Shahlavi Dies at 42

The following year he starred in Mortal Kombat: Legacy as Kano.

'Mortal Kombat: Legacy' and 'Ip Man 2' Martial Artist Darren Shahlavi Dies at 42

Wow. That role is cursed.

 

[El Chimpo]

didnt realize the original kano died

 

[Bullitt68]

MORTAL KOMBAT Martial Artist Darren Shahlavi Dies at 42

He'll always be the killer in Bloodmoon to me. Watched it when I was a kid when it premiered on HBO with my dad. He scared the shit out of me but it was a bad ass movie and I think of it every time I see a blood moon.

RIP.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

didnt realize the original kano died

Yep. Died around 2005, I recall.

 

[Shayy]

He mentions it here!!!

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[Drake]

Damn, a year ago yesterday :icon_lol:


When is this thing expected to release?

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: November 4, 2015

First Look at Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dave Bautista in KICKBOXER: VENGEANCE

Synopsis: Eric (Darren Shahlavi) and Kurt Sloan (Alain Moussi) are the 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, Durand (Jean-Claude Van Damme), for a Muay Thai fight to the death with Tong Po. Durand first thinks Kurt impossible to train, but through a series of spiritual exercises and tests, Durand discovers that Kurt has a deeper strength that will carry him through his final showdown with Tong Po.

Directed by John Stockwell (Blue Crush, In the Blood), the film also stars Gina Carano, Georges St-Pierre, Tyrone Woodley, Joseph Valtellini and Sara Malakul Lane. There is no release date yet.

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

 

[DeJulez]

Whens it set to release?

 

[Deleted member 429137]

I get what they're trying to do here, but this is really goofy.

 

[Crimson Glory]

I find it funny that they're getting Bautista to play a Thaiboxer. It was weird enough seeing a Morrcoan guy in Qissi play a Thai, but Bautista... I mean, he's part Filipino, so he's atleast Asian, but I've never seen a Thai that big in my life, let alone fighting in the Stadiums.

 

[The Clinch]

Dont care if it's cheesey or what, I'mma watch the shit outta this.

 

[karatekick1]

I didn't realise T-wood was in it.

 

[burningspear]

Is that Josh Thomson?

 

[in the]

I cheered for Tong Po in the original movie.

 

[mixcontactsport]

I thought GSP was gonna play Van Damme, what a huge letdown. Not interested anymore, btw Van damme looks scary in that pic, like Freddie Krueger scary.

 

[FinalFight]

Bautista as Tong Po doesn't work for me.

 

[kingkokong]

straight to DVD?

 

[Yodsanan]

Batista seems like the most horrible miscast you could make for the role.