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A divisive action thriller is now climbing its way up the Prime Video charts three years after it was first released. Starring action movie icon Michael Jai White, best known for the likes of The Dark Knight and Spawn, As Good As Dead has now found its way at #6 in the top 10 movies on the Amazon streaming platform as audiences and action fans tune in to watch the action movie superstar once again demonstrate why he is one of the best martial arts actors in the business.

Directed by R. Ellis Frazier and written by Michael Jai White himself, As Good as Dead stars Inception and Sniper star Tom Berenger alongside White, with the rest of the cast comprised of Louis Mandylor, Gillian White, Michael Copon, Gabriela Quezada Bloomgarden, Luca Oriel, Roberto 'Sanz' Sanchez, Mauricio Mendoza, Guillermo Iván, S.E. Perry, Mario Zaragoza, Vincent Di Paolo, Andrew Dasz, and Dillon Wilson.

Rubén Arnaiz, director and screenwriter of Bad Weed which we reviewed recently, has released the trailer and poster for his next film – currently in post-production – entitled Scavenger, an action adventure story with touches of fantasy starring Angus Her, Doua Vang, Andrew Dasz, Steven Dasz and Harumi Takashima.

In a post-apocalyptic world, Reiko and Adam escape from the Walled City after stealing something from the Bouden company, which sends a group of mercenaries to catch them. His goal is to reach The Old Woman, a mysterious woman who seems to have the key to start a new future.

Produced by Rubén Arnaiz – who also writes and directs, Pablo Pabloff and Rafael Sánchez; Scavenger was filmed in Baja California in Spanish, English, Japanese and Chinese. Check out the trailer and poster below:...

"I think this one’s a lot easier," whispered 9th Circuit judge Carlos T. Bea to his colleague Andrew D. Hurwitz, comparing the unlicensed family-friendly streaming dispute between Disney and VidAngel to previous items on their calendar while the attorneys were setting up for their oral arguments on Thursday.

It's unclear whether those in the room could hear, but the statement was plainly audible in a live stream on the court's website. "I do, too," responded Hurwitz with a laugh.

The dispute itself is no laughing matter, however, and has potentially wide-ranging implications for the entertainment industry in regard to fair use. It centers on...

This morning, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, St. Ann's Warehouse Founder and Artistic Director Susan Feldman, St. Ann's Warehouse Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson, St. Ann's Warehouse Board Chair Joseph S. Steinberg, Brooklyn Bridge Park President Regina Myer, NYC Council Member Stephen Levin, State Senator Daniel Squadron and others broke ground at the Tobacco Warehouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The event signals the beginning of St. Ann's 27 million development of the historic building, originally constructed in 1861, into a 25,000 Sf performing arts center and community hub on the Brooklyn waterfront. The Tobacco Warehouse will serve as a permanent home for St. Ann's, which has activated found spaces for cultural use in downtown Brooklyn since in 1980. The non-profit organization plans to present its opening season in the Brooklyn Bridge Park warehouse in Fall 2015.

CZ12 / Chinese Zodiac Trailer 2. Jackie Chan‘s CZ12 / Chinese Zodiac (2012) movie trailer 2 stars Jackie Chan, Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle, Steven Dasz, Kenny G, and Andrew Dasz. Chinese Zodiac‘s plot synopsis: “Asian Hawk (Jackie Chan) leads a mercenary team to recover several lost artifacts from the Old Summer [...]

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Martial arts icon Jackie Chan returns to the silver screen later this year, writing, directing, producing and starring in the action-adventure CZ12. A new trailer has surfaced for this sequel to Operation Condor, where the multi-hyphenate reprises his role as Asian Hawk, who goes on a mission to recover the bronze heads of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.

Asian Hawk (Jackie Chan) leads a mercenary team to recover several lost artifacts from the Old Summer Palace, the bronze heads of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals which were looted by foreigners in the 1800s. Assisted by a Chinese student and a Parisian lady, Hawk stops at nothing to accomplish the mission.

CZ12 comes to theaters October 18th, 2013 and stars Jackie Chan, Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle, Laura Weissbecker, Steven Dasz, Kenny G, Sang-woo Kwone, Andrew Dasz. The film is directed by Jackie Chan.

Courtesy of kinopoisk, here’s the full set of twelve character posters (well I say character, but these are actually all the signs of the zodiac) for Chinese Zodiac, the latest film from Jackie Chan who produced, wrote, directed, choreographed and stars in the film which apparently the third film in his Armor of God series. Co-starring Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle. Kenny G, Steven Dasz, Andrew Dasz, Laura Weissbecker, Sang-woo Kwone, Christian Bachini and Vincent Sze, Chinese Zodiac is described as

…a globe trotting, treasure hunting adventure about a man (Jackie Chan) who searches the world for a set of mystic artifacts – 12 bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.

Today we have 12 new posters for Jackie Chan‘s last action film Chinese Zodiac, part three in the Armour of God series, the second of which was released in the U.S. under the title Operation Condor.

The film stars Chan, Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle. Kenny G, Steven Dasz, Andrew Dasz, Laura Weissbecker, Sang-woo Kwone, Christian Bachini, and Vincent Sze.

There’s no official U.S. release date for Chinese Zodiac, though it’s currently scheduled to open in Hong Kong on December 12th, 2012, which means if we’re lucky and/or someone thinks they can sell this to Americans, we could get it next Spring.

Here’s plot summary for the film

Another long-awaited project finally coming true! Introduced as an “Indiana Jones style action adventure”, this third installment in the Armour of God series stars Jackie Chan, playing as thief tries to steal the world for a set...

Here’s the teaser trailerand poster for Chinese Zodiac, the latest film from Jackie Chan who produced, wrote, directed, choreographed and stars in the film which apparently the third film in his Armor of God series. Co-starring Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle. Kenny G, Steven Dasz, Andrew Dasz, Laura Weissbecker, Sang-woo Kwone, Christian Bachini and Vincent Sze, Chinese Zodiac is described as:

…a globe trotting, treasure hunting adventure about a man (Jackie Chan) who searches the world for a set of mystic artifacts – 12 bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.

Coming courtesy of Twitch, here’s the teaser trailerand poster for Chinese Zodiac, the latest film from Jackie Chan who produced, wrote, directed, choreographed and stars in the film which apparently the third film in his Armor of God series. Co-starring Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle. Kenny G, Steven Dasz, Andrew Dasz, Laura Weissbecker, Sang-woo Kwone, Christian Bachini and Vincent Sze, Chinese Zodiac is described as:

…a globe trotting, treasure hunting adventure about a man (Jackie Chan) who searches the world for a set of mystic artifacts – 12 bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.

A new international trailer, poster and featurette have been released for Chinese Zodiac (formerly known as CZ12). Jackie Chan directing, writing, choreographing and starring in this film which is part three in the Armour of God series, the second of which was released in the U.S. under the title Operation Condor.

The series is known for mixing Indiana Jones-style adventure with his usual martial arts action, but this time around it looks like he’s pulling out all the stops.

Chan has been preparing for the film for seven years and shooting it for over a year in over ten cities in five countries. The actor called the movie “one of the most important films” of his career.

The film follows the adventures of a renowned thief/treasure hunter who’s searching for a set of ancient Chinese sculptures crafted in the likeness of the zodiac animals.

Chinese Zodiac,...

A new trailer has been released for Chinese Zodiac (formerly known as CZ12), Jackie Chan's upcoming thrill ride that doesn't have a domestic release date locked in yet. Jackie Chan writes, directs, and stars as an adventurer who travels the world looking for a set of ancient artifacts, 12 bronze animal heads that represent the Chinese Zodiac symbols. Take a look at this multi-hyphenate in action, as he hits the streets in a bizarre rollerblade/street luge suit.

Chinese Zodiac - Roller Blade Trailer

Chinese Zodiac comes to theaters in 2012 and stars Jackie Chan, Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle, Laura Weissbecker, Steven Dasz, Kenny G, Sang-woo Kwone, Andrew Dasz. The film is directed by Jackie Chan.

The Viral Factor Contest Giveaway Sweepstakes. This The Viral Factor Blu-ray contest, giveaway, sweepstakes illustrates The Viral Factor release for DVD and Blu-ray on August 28, 2012. Dante Lam‘s The Viral Factor (2012) stars Jay Chou, Nicholas Tse, Andy On, Steven Dasz, and Andrew Dasz. The Viral Factor‘s plot synopsis: ”A mission to escort a witness from Jordan to the Netherlands leaves International Security [...]

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Well Go USA is releasing the martial arts thriller The Viral Factor on Blu-ray and DVD August 28, starring international action stars Jay Chou (The Green Hornet) and Nicholas Tse (Shaolin). For those who are in need of a healthy dose of action and fight sequences, you're in luck, because we're giving away Blu-ray copies to some of our lucky readers. You don't need to kick and punch your way through an post-apocalyptic Circuit City to steal this dusty old jewel. Just continue reading, then enter today!

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Idc Agent Jon (Jay Chou) is on a dangerous mission to escort a criminal scientist to another country.

Chinese Zodiac Trailer, Chinese Zodiac Poster. Jackie Chan‘s Chinese Zodiac (2012) movie trailer, movie poster stars Jackie Chan, Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle, Steven Dasz, Kenny G, and Andrew Dasz. Chinese Zodiac‘s plot synopsis: “A man searches the world for a set of mystic artifacts – 12 bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.” The Chinese Zodiac movie [...]

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The Viral Factor Trailer 1, Trailer 2, Poster. Dante Lam‘s The Viral Factor (2012) movie trailer 1, movie trailer 2, movie poster stars Jay Chou, Nicholas Tse, Andy On, Steven Dasz, and Andrew Dasz. The Viral Factor‘s plot synopsis: “A mission to escort a witness from Jordan to the Netherlands leaves International Security Affairs agent Jon severely scarred: a bullet is lodged in his brain, his fiancée and fellow agent Rita is dead and their traitorous colleague Sean has nabbed their witness.

While contemplating leaving the force, he finds out that his father and brother, Wan Yang, are still alive. In his search for them, he discovers that his brother is working as a mercenary for Sean, who has evil plans to force scientist Rachel to cultivate a mutating virus to unleash on the world. The brothers unite to stop Sean but finds out that he has an even bigger plan for international blackmail.

Update 8/21: What a night. So here are the winners:

Best Letterer: John Workman, Thor, Marvel Comics

Best Colorist: Jose Villarrubia, Cuba : My Revolution, Vertigo/DC Comics

Best Syndicated Strip Or Panel: Doonesbury, Garry Trudeau, Universal Press Syndicate

Best Online Comics Work: Hark! A Vagrant, Kate Beaton, http://harkavagrant.com/ (assuming fellow nominee Scott Kurtz, http://www.pvponline.com/, ever lets her have it.)

Best American Edition Of Foreign Material: Blacksad, Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido, Dark Horse Comics

Best Inker: Mark Morales, Thor, Marvel Comics

Best New Series: American Vampire, Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafael Albuquerque, Vertigo/DC Comics

Most Promising New Talent: Chris Samnee, Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Marvel Comics

Special Award For Humor In Comics: Roger Langridge, The Muppet Show, Boom! Studios

Best Original Graphic Publication For Younger Readers: Tiny Titans, Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, DC Comics

Best Graphic Album Previously Published:...

But why cover comic book awards, you ask? Well, because comic books (aka Graphic Novels) are awesome. Because the award ceremony will be here in Baltimore during the Baltimore Comic Con. And because there are so many movies being made from online and print comics nowadays. So, herewith:

Best Letterer

____ Scott Brown, Box 13, http://www.comixology.com and Red 5 Comics

____ Darwyn Cooke, Richard Stark’S Parker: The Outfit, Idw

____ Dustin Harbin, Casanova, Icon Comics

____ Troy Peteri, Witchblade, Top Cow

____ Robbie Robbins, Locke & Key: Keys To The Kingdom # 1, Idw

____ John Workman, Thor, Marvel Comics

Best Colorist

____ Veronica Gandini, Mice Templar: Volume 10, Image Comics

____ Laura Martin, The Stand, Marvel Comics

____ Ed Ryzowski, Gutters, http://www.the-gutters.com

____ Dave Stewart, Bprd, Dark Horse Comics

____ Jose Villarrubia, Cuba : My Revolution, Vertigo/DC Comics

Best Syndicated Strip Or Panel

____ Cul De Sac, Richard Thompson, Universal Press Syndicate

____ Doonesbury, Garry Trudeau, Universal Press Syndicate

____ Mutts,...

Well, we know who we’re voting for and ComicMix will be on hand, covering events and news happening at next month’s Baltimore Comic-Con.

Baltimore, MD (July 5, 2011) — The 2011 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot, presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con. Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, one of the industry’s most innovative talents, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential art. They will be presented August 20, 2011 in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con.

Nominations for the Harvey Awards are selected exclusively by creators – those who write, draw, ink, letter, color, design, edit or are otherwise involved in a creative capacity in the comics field. They are the only industry awards both nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. Thank you to all that...

Nominations for the 2011 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®

Presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing

Best Play

Good PeopleAuthor: David Lindsay-Abaire

Producers: Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Barry Grove

JerusalemAuthor: Jez Butterworth

Producers: Sonia Friedman Productions, Stuart Thompson, Scott Rudin, Roger Berlind, Royal Court Theatre Productions, Beverly Bartner/Alice Tulchin, Dede Harris/Rupert Gavin, Broadway Across America, Jon B. Platt, 1001 Nights/Stephanie P. McClelland, Carole L. Haber/Richard Willis, Jacki Barlia Florin/Adam Blanshay

The Motherf**ker with the HatAuthor: Stephen Adly Guirgis

Producers: Scott Rudin, Stuart Thompson, Public Theater Productions, Oskar Eustis, Joey Parnes, Labyrinth Theater Company, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi O'Donnell, Yul Vázquez, Danny Feldman, Fabula Media Partners LLC, Jean Doumanian, Ruth Hendel, Carl Moellenberg, Jon B. Platt, Tulchin Bartner/Jamie deRoy

War HorseAuthor: Nick Stafford

Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Bernard Gersten, National Theatre of Great Britain, Nicholas Hytner, Nick Starr, Bob Boyett,...

The Book of Mormon, the musical comedy from the creators of South Park, was the big winner this morning when the 2011 Tony Award nominations were announced, earning 14 nominations, including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, and Best Direction. The Scottsboro Boys also cleaned up, with 12 nods. Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick made the announcements, and the ceremony will air Sunday, June 12 on CBS. The entire list of nominations is after the jump.

Best Play

Good People

Author: David Lindsay-Abaire Producers: Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Barry Grove

Jerusalem

Author: Jez Butterworth Producers: Sonia Friedman Productions, Stuart Thompson,...