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Lune in Clair: Obscur Expedition 33 is an impressive Mage who can use elemental abilities to squander bosses with ease. But for her abilities to synergise and work in harmony, you need to know what to use and when. Don’t worry, the game will tell you all about it.

But what the game won’t spoon-feed you is how to create the right build with her. We can safely say that whatever build you might be dreaming of, this one’s better. Just make sure that you have Kralim in your grasp, as combining it with Lune’s elemental prowess can one-shot bosses.

Expedition 33 players should give this Nuclear Lune build a shot

YouTuber RedGael has created an insane Nuclear build for Lune in Expedition 33 that is capable of one-shotting bosses and dealing massive amounts of damage. For the build, one of the main requirements is that you need to...

Here’s the latest episode of the Mantic Universe Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Listen to long-time Nerdly writer Chris and his co-hosts Clem, Mark, Walt and Fred share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of War, Firefight and more!. Battle reports, hobby talk, growing the community and more.

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 110: Mup Lore Warpath – First Strike: Alpha Strike Edition w/ Chris Verspeak

Claudio, Matthias and Wiki Dave warp in Chris Verspeak to talk about the re-release of his book First Strike and get hyped while finding out what is. They also take advantage of the opportunity and talk all things Warpath Universe with the creator of most of it’s background.

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“A Legend” is another entry in the seemingly unlimited Jackie Chan universe, and despite its visual opulence, it is ultimately a bitter disappointment. The film joins the ranks of the many, many expensive but insignificant works that the action master has delivered in recent years. Released nationwide on July 10, it was massively rejected by Chinese audiences: With production costs of a good 50 million dollars, “A Legend” brought in a meager 11 million dollars and was not received well by critics either.

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The film is another collaboration between Jackie Chan and his long-time buddy Stanley Tong, a collaboration that has produced such pleasing and successful results in recent decades as “Police Story 3: Supercop” (1992), “Police Story 4: First Strike” (1996) and especially “Rumble in the Bronx” (1995), which finally made Jackie Chan famous in the USA. Tong also directed “The Myth” (2005) and “Kung Fu Yoga...

48 Hrs. Lethal Weapon. Hot Fuzz. The best buddy cop comedies adhere to a simple formula. One guy is straight-laced, by the book, and really good at his job. The other is a loose cannon, a wild card who pushes the boundaries and gets most of the attention.

Rush Hour is no exception, pairing serious Hong Kong inspector Lee with a motormouth LAPD detective named Carter. Chris Tucker fits the bill for the latter role, coming off of big performances in Friday and The Fifth Element. But for the serious partner, they cast Jackie Chan, perhaps the greatest physical comedian since Buster Keaton. And they completely wasted him.

Misunderstanding Jackie Chan

“Do you understand the words coming out of my mouth?!” That line, delivered at the loudest possible volume by the loudest possible actor, became the defining moment of Rush Hour. That simultaneously condescending yet clownish crack from Tucker’s Carter...

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Cast Ranked By Net Worth: From Chris Hemsworth To Anya Taylor Joy Find Out Who Earns How Much! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

George Miller’s latest Mad Max installment, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is running at the theatres led by Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy. The film has been underperforming at the box office, and we have to wait and see how much the movie manages to collect during its entire run in cinemas.

In supporting roles, the film features Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, and Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky. They have all earned their places in the entertainment industry, but how much fortune have they amassed? Scroll below to find out.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the fifth film in George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, which is actually a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road...

The story goes thus: it was 1985, and Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan, having enjoyed nearly two decades of cinematic success in his native country, wanted to extend his reach into the United States. Chan had already tried to infiltrate America in 1980 with Robert Clouse's film "The Big Brawl," but while it was highly respected by martial arts fans, "Brawl" wasn't the massive hit Chan wanted. Chan had already directed four movies by 1985 but still felt that an American director could translate his fightin' sensibilities for a North American audience more accurately. So, he hired genre filmmaker James Glickenhaus to helm the 1985 actioner "The Protector."

Chan and Glickenhaus butted heads throughout production, as Glickenhaus refused to film fight sequences in a way Chan approved of. At the end of production, Chan merely re-edited the film himself and directed new scenes in the hope of salvaging the project.

It was his...

Jackie Chan's final movie battles showcase his unique combination of combat sports, stunts, acting, and comedy. Some climactic final fights highlight Chan's dangerous stunt work in unique environments or raw displays of martial arts prowess. From underwater battles to showdowns in biker bars, Chan's iconic fight scenes never fail to entertain with creativity and intensity.

There's a reason that Jackie Chan is considered to be one of the premiere movie martial artists of all time, as the final battles in some of his most famous films will testify. Getting his start in the Hong Kong martial arts films of the late 70s, Jackie Chan quickly rose to prominence as a beloved figure in both the East and West that weaponized a unique combination combat sports, stunt work, acting, and comedy. Across Jackie Chan's best films, some of the best-choreographed fights he took part in were the final battles of his movies.

Chan's daring stunts defy limits and embody his commitment to authentic action cinema, inspiring future stars. From hot coal crawls to bus jumps, Chan's willingness to perform risky stunts sets him apart in martial arts. Whether sliding down poles or hanging from helicopters, Chan's unmatched physicality leaves audiences in awe.

Jackie Chan is renowned for his impressive stunt work, crafting some of the most incredible feats in the martial arts genre. From his early days as a stuntman and extra in the 1970s to his rise as an international superstar, Chan has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in action cinema. Jackie Chan’s movie franchises, such as Police Story and Drunken Master, showcase his unparalleled ability to perform death-defying stunts while infusing them with his signature touch. Chan's willingness to put his body on the line has earned him a reputation in the world of martial arts.

Spoilers are ahead for Halo season 2, episodes 1 & 2.

James Ackerson becomes the new director of the Spartan program and clashes with Master Chief, creating friction within Silver Team. Ackerson, a character from the Halo books, has a ruthless and ambitious nature and is locked in a rivalry with Dr. Halsey. Joseph Morgan plays Ackerson in Halo season 2 and brings a compelling presence to the show, standing in the Chief's way and plotting something sinister.

While plenty of familiar faces return for Halo season 2, including Pablo Schreiber's often-unmasked Master Chief, the Paramount+ show's sophomore outing adds an important new character to the roster: James Ackerson (Joseph Morgan). At the end of Halo season 1, it's revealed that Natascha McElhone's Dr. Halsey has a sinister purpose for Cortana. Instead of forming one half of a team, the A.I. assistant is meant to overwhelm the Chief's mind and take control of his body.

Sony Pictures International Production presents ‘Operation Valentine’, another patriotic adrenaline pumping thriller, after the successful film Major, which was released last year. The motion teaser of the film, starring Telugu star Varun Tej and Manushi Chhillar, which was released last week, kept audiences on the edge of their seats, yearning for more of the film. Adding to their excitement, the makers today launched the teaser, aka ‘First Strike’ of the film.

The teaser of the film, which is directed by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, is sure to give goosebumps to all fans, giving them all the first glimpse of the much-awaited Air Force action film, which is inspired by true events.

‘The first strike’ showcases sensory spectacles with some strong dialogues from lead actor Varun Tej. The actor mentions how it’s important for our country to remind its enemies that ‘Yeh Desh GandhiJi Ke Saath Saath Subhash Chandra Bose ka Bhi Hai.

Spider-Man's struggle to maintain a social life goes beyond his superhero career, and has become a core part of Peter Parker's character, something should be addressed by Marvel. Miles Morales recently accused Peter Parker of ghosting him, and called out the older hero for not being there when he needed him. Marvel should eliminate Peter Parker's perennial flaw of being a bad friend, in order to make him a stronger and healthier character who has overcome this adversity and become better off for it.

Warning: Spoilers for The Amazing Spider-Man Gang War: First Strike #1!

Introduced sixty-one years ago, Spider-Man has always struggled to maintain a social life – but after all that time, it seems as though the issue extends beyond Peter Parker's superhero career, and has become a core part of his character, one that Marvel should consider putting a rest to, in order to let the enduring character move forward.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts!A Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie is coming, as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts sets up the Hasbro movie event. The last two decades have seen Paramount leverage Hasbro's most iconic toy lines into potential movie franchises, with Transformers and G.I. Joe movies routinely part of the studio's slate. These efforts began in the late 2000s as Michael Bay's Transformers was released in 2007 and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra hit theaters in 2009. Both franchises have since been rebooted to very different results, as Snake Eyes tanked the franchise restart and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts continues Bumblebee's timeline.

The popularity of Transformers and G.I. Joe toys has at times translated to massive success for Paramount, to the point where a cinematic universe was considered several years ago. However, the studio has never brought the two franchises together...

The X-Men are debuting official new costumes as a team of mutantkind's best and brightest unite for the first time. Original team members like Cyclops, Iceman, and Jean Grey are part of the redesign, which eschews the team's usual yellow and blue color scheme for something very different.

A Marvel preview of X-Men: Before the Fall - Mutant First Strike #1 sees a stacked team of mutants clad in vibrant white and red. The new First Strike team is star-studded, as Bishop, Cyclops, Storm, Jean Grey, Monet, Penance, Iceman, Tempo, Angel, and Triage and more embrace a new mission. A one-shot leading up to July's Hellfire Gala 2023 and the subsequent Fall of X, writer Steve Orlando and artist Valentina Pinti's X-Men: Before the Fall - Mutant First Strike will see the X-Men launch a new "emergency response brigade" to deal with an urgent mutant problem. Enjoy some preview pages from the issue below,...

Every kid of a certain age grew up wanting to be Jackie Chan. A legend in Hong Kong and most of the world from the late-seventies on, Jackie Chan also, at long last, became a superstar in North America after the release of his 1996 classic Rumble in the Bronx. Supercop, First Strike and more dubbed versions of his Hong Kong movies would follow, but it was 1998’s Rush Hour, which paired him with Chris Tucker, that made him a phenomenon in the United States. It was as if, at long last, the United States was let in on a secret the rest of the world already knew.

Jackie Chan emerged in the late nineties after a failed attempt to make him into a Bruce Lee clone. Never wanting to be a typical martial arts star, Chan opted to mix comedy and martial arts in a way that made him a...

"Halo" is a story about a super soldier known as Master Chief (aka John-117) who fights aliens in space over ancient technology. You might think from the description that it's a story you've seen many times before. Certainly, "Halo" wears its influences on its sleeve. But don't underestimate the world of the games, which has thus far been the subject of over 30 novels, several comics, and one season of a live-action television show. Bungie cut their teeth directing the "Marathon" trilogy of narratively ambitious first-person shooters. "Halo" was targeted at a wider audience, but its developers still took the time to flesh out the game's setting. Rather than the heavy metal mishmash of "Doom" and its ilk, this would be a world of alien religious sects, military jargon, and Gregorian chanting.

Ed Fries, who ran Microsoft Game Studios at the time the first "Halo" was released, said in Vice's oral...

Director Prashanth Varma’s upcoming movie ‘Adhira’ has gained much hype from the time it was announced. Now the ‘Rrr’ trio launched the first look poster titled ‘First Strike’. Titled ‘Adhira’, Prashanth Varma’s upcoming movie is a superhero film, where Kalyan will be seen in the titular role. ‘Adhira’ marks Kalyan Dasari’s debut as a hero. […]...

Jackie Chan and longtime collaborator Stanley Tong strike out miserably in their seventh film together. Vanguard is a bumbling CGI spectacle with a ludicrous plot, terrible acting, and strained nationalistic themes. The fight scenes are decently choreographed, but lost in the barrage of cartoonish gun violence. The film elicits minor chuckles with fleeting moments of slapstick humor. The laughs are the sole bright spot. Vanguard is a big disappointment from two of China's storied filmmakers.

Vanguard starts on a festive note during the Chinese New Year celebration in London. A wealthy businessman, Qin Guoli (Jackson Lou), and his trophy wife are kidnapped in broad daylight by vicious mercenaries. Little do they know that Qin is being tracked by Vanguard, an international security firm for elite clients. Vanguard's CEO, Tang Huanting (Jackie Chan), activates nearby agents Lei Zhenyu (Yang Yang), Zhang Kaixuan (Ai Lun), and Mi Ya (Miya Muqi). They rescue Qin,...

A new trailer and poster for Jackie Chan's next venture, Vanguard, have now been released, giving us a glimpse at the action movie legend once again doing what he does best. As well as reuniting Chan with the kinds of high-kicking action that audiences love, the movie features a reunion between the star and director Stanley Tong. Vanguard marks their ninth collaboration, with the pair having brought audiences such Jackie Chan classic as Rumble in the Bronx and First Strike.

Vanguard follows the titular covert security company, which stands as the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world's deadliest mercenary organization. The movie sees Jackie Chan and his team globe-trotting from London to Dubai and everywhere in between, throwing the now 66-year-old star into all manner of car chases, shootouts and fist fights.

The trailer features a peek at the kind of...

"The enemy has moved in." Gravitas has released a new US trailer for the crazy cool action film Vanguard, starring Jackie Chan - who is still making action films despite announcing he would retire. This time he re-teams with the Hk director of his classic action films Supercop, Supercop 2, Rumble in the Bronx, and First Strike - Stanley Tong. An accountant is threatened by the world's deadliest mercenary organization and Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for him. Of course. This is basically a Michael Bay film made by a Hong Kong director instead. Also starring Yang Yang, Miya Muqi, Lun Ai, Ruohan Xu, and Zhengting Zhu. As brainless as this movie will be, I must admit it looks like a massive amount of explosive action fun - with drones and lions and gatling guns and more. Might be worth a watch. Here's the new...

Film to screen in theatres, drive-ins, and Imax.

Gravitas Ventures has picked up North American rights to Jackie Chan action thriller Vanguard and has set a November theatrical release.

Director Stanley Tong and Chan make their ninth collaboration on the globe-trotting action tale that filmed in London, Dubai, Zambia, China, and India.

Vanguard centres on a covert security company that is the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world’s deadliest mercenaries.

Yang Yang, Ai Lun, Mu Qimiya, Xu Ruohan and Zhu Zhengting also star.

Gravitas Ventures plans a wide theatrical release in...

The upcoming Chinese period drama “The Diary”, written, produced and directed by Jackie Chan is expected to be released in autumn 2020.

About the soundtrack:

American composer Nathan Wang and French composer Alan Tyler will curate the score for “The Diary”. The film will also contain original soundtracks. Nathan Wang has already worked several times with Jackie Chan in movies including: “Rumble in the Bronx”, “Who Am I”, “First Strike” or the upcoming “Vanguars”. Alan Tyler is a French composer who works in Los Angeles; he contributed to the music of films and TV like “Curb your Enthusiasm” and “Nurses”, and more recently on Jackie Chan’s production “Project X-Traction” (Sparkle Roll Media). Jackie Chan has chosen the composers himself and in addition to the main theme, the director/actor will sing for the movie’s soundtrack

About the movie:

“The Diary” will be a musical drama set in China and Europe during the 1930s.

Note: This piece was originally published on May 30, 2017, but in light of The Defenders hitting Netflix this Friday, we thought it had some thoughts worth reiterating.

Marvel and Netflix have created something truly special with their four superhero shows: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. They've established a unique, ongoing, and shared universe that not only respects each character's source material, but also builds upon and expands their lore. Fans have clearly responded, as many media outlets report that these are some of the most-popular shows on Netflix.

Daredevil is heading into its third season, while Jessica Jones and Luke Cage are each preparing for their second, but what about the fate of Iron Fist? According to SuperBroMovies, Danny Rand himself, actor Finn Jones, will soon issue a Season 2 announcement. While that's certainly welcome news for the whole Marvel/Netflix enterprise, it's probably safe to say that Iron Fist...

Jackie Chan is taking his movie production all over the world in these past years.

The first trailer for Kung Fu Yoga has Chan playing an archaeology professor on the quest to locate an ancient Indian treasure. With his vast knowledge of history and kung fu (all professors know kung fu), Jack chases down the group of mercenaries in order to save an ancient culture.

Chan will re-team with director Stanley Tong. Both previously worked together on Police Story 3: Supercop, Police Story 4: First Strike and Rumble In The Bronx.

The cast also includes Sonu Sood, Aarif Rahman, Lay Zhang, Disha Patani, Amrya Dastur and Eric Tsang.

Kung Fu Yoga plans to be released worldwide starting January 27.

Check out the trailer below.

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In Kung Fu Yoga, Jack (Jackie Chan), a world-renowned archaeology professor, and his team are on a grand quest to locate a lost ancient Indian treasure when they are ambushed by a team of mercenaries and left for dead. Using his vast knowledge of history and kung fu, Jack leads his team on a race around the world to beat the mercenaries to the treasure and save an ancient culture.

In this breakneck action-comedy, Chan is reunited with acclaimed director Stanley Tong. He stars alongside Aarif Rahman, Lay Zhang, Sonu Sood, Disha Patani, Amrya Dastur, and Eric Tsang. Coming from Well Go USA Entertainment, Kung Fu Yoga will be in theaters January 27.

Director Stanley Tong and Jackie Chan have a long and storied history working together. And it was actually their third collaboration that turned Jackie Chan into an American sensation literally overnight. They first worked together on the sequel Police Story 3: Supercop.

Action star Jackie Chan and Hong Kong director Stanley Tong reunite for their first collaboration in a decade since "Rumble In The Bronx" and "Jackie Chan's First Strike" in The Myth. Combing sci-fi, martial arts and historical fantasy all in one, this really has a taste of just about everything! Chan stars as Jack, an intrepid and world-renowned archaeologist who has begun having dreams of a past life as a warrior in ancient China. When a fellow scientist asks for Jack's help in locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as he discovers his amazing visions are based in fact. When they discover an ancient sword and a magical gemstone that can defy the laws of gravity, the past collides violently with the present with often comical consequences. The Myth streets on DVD and Blu-ray by Cine Asia, on May 4th.