Interviews with influential people in the world of cinema and martial arts. Conversations with famous actors, directors, producers and fight directors. You can often glean unique information about upcoming projects of movie stars from interviews.
Daniel Bernhardt was born in Bern, Switzerland. Before his screen debut in Bloodsport 2, he enjoyed success with top designers working as a male model. The sequel received a cult...
At the peak of the popularity of martial arts films, the number of action stars increased significantly, but now everyone only wants to see Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan or Jet Li on the screen. When...
To become an international action star, one must master many disciplines, from physical aspects such as martial arts training to more business skills such as acting, advertising and communication. If...
When did you first learn that you had a huge following in North America? Was there a moment when you said to yourself, “Wow. I have many fans outside of China...
Carefully! There are plot spoilers! Three films about Ip Man were recently released, and everyone learned about Wing Chun. Why did you want to make another one? Joe Chung: Even though...
Stephen Quadros is a man of many talents. Among MMA fighters, he is better known as “The Fight Professor.” With his knowledge and experience in martial arts, Quadros is...
Why did you agree to “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Fire”? Sammo Hung: Tsui Hark forced me. At first I wanted to make my own film, but Tsui called me, hoping that I...
Taking on the role of Chen Zhen again, were you afraid that you would be shackled by past conventions, unable to move forward? Donnie Yen: Yes, in “The Return of Chen Zhen” two...
Olivier Gruner was born in France, in Paris. Before becoming a world kickboxing champion, he served in an elite unit of the French Armed Forces. Mr. Gruner was spotted at a film festival...
Swedish actor, director and fighter Dolph Lundgren has been an integral part of fight cinema for 20 years. Following his screen debut in the James Bond film A View to a Kill, Sylvester Stallone chose...
Initially, director Benny Chan didn't think about making a sci-fi film; he didn't want to repeat what he had done before, such as the hackneyed themes of cops versus criminals, car chases or shootouts. This one day...
Master Leo Au Yeung is a famous British expert and teacher of Wing Chun. Several years ago, after being invited by producers, he, along with the legendary Sammo Hung and Donnie Yen,...
The entire internet was abuzz when this [Mortal Kombat Rebirth] trailer leaked online. Could you clarify and explain to us why it was made? Matt Mullins: Very cool...
I would like to congratulate you on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF 2010). Are you surprised by such a warm welcome from American fans? Sammo Hung: Yes, I'm very...
Can you tell us about how you got started in martial arts? Gary Daniels: I started training in martial arts when I was 8 years old at a local kung fu school, where they taught a system called...
Fans often watch sequels (particularly action movie sequels) without having high expectations for them. Have you ever met anyone who immediately refused to [make] a film simply because it was a sequel? Isaac...
Everyone loves a good martial arts movie. Those movies where two guys (or girls) go head to head in battle to see who is the best...
Why did you choose the era of militarists? Benny Chan: The story of the thirteen pole-wielding monks who rescue Prince Tang has been adapted too many times. Therefore, together with the abbot, I checked the most famous legends...
I heard that you were injured while filming, but insisted on continuing. Was the injury very serious? Sammo Hung: Yes, I continued filming with an injury. Whether she was serious or not...
Did you have any difficulties with this project? When we decided to make a sequel, we had to pay more attention to the script, change and add locations, and come up with additional fight choreography. Action films require more attention...
Let's hope for some decent hand-to-hand and bloody action.
The game is cool. I hope the series will be no worse.
Thanks for posting. Hopefully more comments soon.
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm crazy about Xiao Man (I hope I didn't misspell his name...
Let's hope for some decent hand-to-hand and bloody action.
The game is cool. I hope the series will be no worse.
Thanks for posting. Hopefully more comments soon.
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm crazy about Xiao Man (I hope I didn't misspell his name...