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Knock Off Second Season Filming Postponed ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kim Soo Hyun’s career is going through a massive slump at the moment due to his name being constantly brought up in the controversy surrounding Kim Sae Ron’s death. Initially, his agency, Gold Medalist, tried to deny his association with the late actress, but as new evidence began resurfacing, they had to change their stance to protect their artist from further backlash. Although, in the last few weeks, the controversy has significantly died down, experts doubt that Kim Soo Hyun would ever be able to recover his image.

In light of the situation, Disney+ postponed the premiere of his upcoming drama with Jo Bo Ah, Knock Off. Initially, the series was scheduled to be released on the platform sometime in April. But after the controversy broke, many called for the canceling of the drama altogether or at least replacing the lead actor.

Tsui Hark is a great director. Tsui Hark is a great actor (here the most expert will immediately mention Final Victory by Patrick Tam). Tsui Hark is a great producer. But Tsui Hark is first of all a Great Dreamer. A tireless creator of wonders who, from the late 80s to today, has continually rewritten the expressed codes of entertainment and the rules of the mainstream industry (let’s not forget the Hollywood experiences with Van Damme: Double Team and Knock Off). A brilliant activist of the Hong Kong New Wave who has constantly reinvented himself, project after project, always looking “further ahead”. Eyes wide open to the future but a heart deeply tied to roots and tradition.

Tsui Hark will present the super fantasy “Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants” and will receive the Far East Film Festival Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement from celebrated China-Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Ka-Fai!

What Did Choo Sung-Hoon Say About Kim Sae-Ron’s Funeral? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It has been over a month since Kim Sae-Ron died after tragically taking her own life. But her death has caused a massive controversy, bringing up many other names, with Kim Soo-Hyun being the biggest. While fans await more about what went on behind closed doors, another rumor surfaced, dragging Mma champion Choo Sung-Hoon’s name into the row.

On the internet, a rumor previously emerged claiming that he had covered the funeral cost for the late actress. However, his agency has firmly dismissed the rumors, denying having any personal relationship with her. According to Xports News’ report [via Soompi] on March 26, Choo Sung-Hoon’s agency, Bonbooent, clarified, “The claim that Choo Sung-Hoon covered Kim Sae-Ron’s funeral expenses is untrue.”

They added that the Mma star only met Kim Sae Ron during a variety show. However, after that,...

Kim Sae Ron’s Family Calls For Press Conference (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Amid the heated controversy, the family of Kim Sae Ron is planning to hold a press conference, further providing insights into Kim Soo Hyun’s relationship with the late actress. As per the latest reports, the family’s legal team claimed that they have evidence that would prove the exact timeline of the actor’s relationship with Sae Ron. In addition, they also plan on announcing legal action against the rumormongers who targeted the late actress and her family following her tragic death.

On March 26, Korean media outlet Hankyung reported that Kim Sae Ron’s bereaved family will hold a press conference on March 27 at 1:30 Pm Kst in Seoul. The exact venue of this highly-anticipated conference is yet to be revealed. According to the report, the family’s representative will release new evidence that will prove the...

Kim Soo-Hyun Safety News(Photo Credit –Instagram)

On March 25, 2025, Kim Soo-Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, revealed that Kim Soo-Hyun’s Taiwanese fan meet, which was supposed to be his first public appearance since the controversies erupted, has been canceled. Despite positive reports surfacing everywhere, this new declaration was quite sudden for the fans. For those who don’t know, ever since Kim Sae-Ron committed suicide, her family has been blaming Soo-Hyun for her death. The late actress’s aunt even claimed that the actor dated her when she was a minor, sparking disgust and anger from netizens.

Now, while everyone was waiting for his upcoming fan meet, the Queen of Tears actor’s agency clarified why they chose to cancel the event amid these concerning times. But do you think he would have to pay any amount as a penalty? Scroll ahead to read further.

7/11 Taiwan, the convenience store brand hosting the event,...

What Did Kim Soo-Hyun’s Agency Say About Recent Claims Made By Garo Sero Research Institute? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After Garo Sero Research Institute made shocking claims against Kim Soo-Hyun regarding his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-Ron when she was just 15 years old, anger and disgust erupted against the actor. The YouTube channel provided evidence to prove their claims, from dropping video clips to semi-n*ked pictures of the Queen of Tears actor, putting him in an uncomfortable spot.

Soo-Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, reportedly filed a complaint against the YouTube channel on March 20, 2025, for violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of S*xual Crimes, disrupting his privacy, and distributing illegal footage. However, Garo Sero continued to blame the actor in more allegations. Now, the agency has further clarified its points in a new statement.

On March 24, 2025, Gold Medalist addressed the new allegations...

Is Kim Soo-Hyun’s Upcoming Disney+ Series Knock-Off Being Postponed?(Photo Credit –Twitter)

Kim Soo-Hyun is going through a major setback in his career amid the controversy surrounding Kim Sae-Ron’s death. He has lost many coveted brand deals, while his acting career has also been put on hold with no information on new projects. Now, the release of his upcoming drama Knock Off has also been postponed in light of the current situation. Since the controversy unfolded, Disney+ has been facing a massive backlash for not canceling the drama starring the fallen actor. Many have called for him to be replaced as the lead actor or to cancel the premiere altogether.

According to Jazmine Media’s report on March 21, the drama’s production team announced, “After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone the release of Knock-Off.” Although the premiere date wasn’t previously announced, it was...

Good Day Production Team Cancels Broadcast Amid Kim Soo-Hyun Controversy(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The controversy revolving around Kim Soo-Hyun is not going to get over anytime soon. With each day, it’s getting more chaotic and complicated. New evidence is being submitted, and new revelations are being made. It’s not only affecting the actor’s mental health and professional life but it’s also affecting the projects surrounding him. Following the brand cancellations, his upcoming Disney K-drama Knock Off is already getting chopped off.

Now, G-Dragon’s variety show Good Day is also postponing its upcoming broadcast that was scheduled to happen on March 23, 2025, amid the concerning controversy. For those who don’t know, the Queen of Tears actor has gotten entangled in a dating ‘minor’ scandal. As per reports, he dated the late actress Kim Sae-Ron when she was just 15 years old back in 2015, and their dating phase...

Are Cha Eun-Woo and Blackpink’s Rose daring? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Individual pictures of Cha Eun-Woo and Blackpink’s Rose from the same restaurant have been circulating everywhere. Both of them had gone to Paris to attend Saint Laurent’s F/W25 show. Rose shared her lookbook from the event on her Instagram handle, while Eun-Woo shared snaps from the event on his social media account. They looked quite gorgeous in their respective attires.

Following the event, both K-pop stars visited the same restaurant, and their pictures on their Instagram are the proof. This left netizens baffled, sparking an immense amount of reactions. People even spread speculations about their dating phase. Scroll ahead and find out more about it.

After the event, Rose went out for a casual dinner wearing a pretty off-white colored sheer co-ord set that featured a shirt and a bottom, which she styled with a black...

Kim Soo Hyun’s Knock Off Will Release As Scheduled Amid Ongoing Controversy ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kim Soo Hyun has been embroiled in a controversy after the late actress Kim Sae Ron’s aunt accused him of many things in a bombshell interview. She blamed him for her death, claiming that the actor had been dating the late actress since she was 15, but when she was in trouble, he allegedly didn’t help her out.

Kim Soo Hyun, who is otherwise known for having no scandal since his debut, has been surprisingly facing the heat despite his agency denying all allegations. However, while the controversy continues, many are wondering whether there will be any changes in the premiere schedule of his upcoming Knock Off.

On March 12, Korean media outlet Osen reported that there is no change in plans for the Disney+ drama. The network reportedly stated, “The actors are currently filming on-site as scheduled,...

Is Kim Soo-Hyun’s Upcoming K-drama Knock Off in danger of tanking? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After Garo Sero Institute dropped some shocking revelations about Kim Soo-Hyun and late actress Kim Sae-Ron’s past relationship, there’s a high chance that the actor’s upcoming K-drama might face dangerous hurdles. So much so that the project might even get shelved. However, more than half of the drama has been filmed so far, and the actor has also promoted it. He was paired opposite Jo Bo-Ah in the series.

For the unversed, Sae-Ron was found dead at her apartment in Seoul. She committed suicide on February 16, 2025. Since then, there have been a lot of speculations regarding her death. The child artist-turned-actress’s demise left the whole industry shattered, but netizens were quick to notice that Soo-Hyun didn’t attend her funeral, sparking conspiracy theories about their relationship.

Now, a phone conversation has...

Always excited about any new year and the Korean dramas that will be released during that year. But many K-dramas don’t reach the USA viewing audience fast enough! Here are seven (7) 2025 Korean dramas that are still on my watch list. Some are “Coming Soon”.

(Yes! I know it’s only February.)

The Art of Negotiation Dark Nuns Forbidden Fairy Tale Knock-Off Dear X When Life Gives You Tangerines Buried Hearts

12 new Netflix K-dramas releasing in 2025 that you shouldn’t miss — starring Kim Seon Ho, Suzy, Lee Junho & more | GQ India

(1) The Art of Negotiation (TV Series)

Yoon Joo No is an M&a expert (Mergers and Acquisitions) who navigates high-stakes corporate challenges.

Main Characters:

M&a expert (played by Lee Je-Hoon )

Lawyer Oh Soon-Young (played by Kim Dae-Myung )

Choi Jin-Soo (played by Cha Kang-Yoon)

Where to Watch (Coming soon to Kocowa+)

Watch: Lee Je Hoon Takes On High-Stakes Corporate Battles...

Woo Do Hwan To Play Hyun Bin’s Brother In Made In Korea? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Woo Do Hwan, best known for his role in Bloodhounds, is gearing up for his highly anticipated Ott comeback. According to the latest reports, he has been cast in the upcoming series Made in Korea, set in the 1970s. Do Hwan will share a special connection with Hyun Bin in this upcoming work, joining actor Jung Woo Sung and director Woo Min Ho.

On February 13, Korean media outlet Jtbc News reported that Woo Do Hwan is joining the cast lineup of Made in Korea. According to the report, he is already filming for the series. The actor will reportedly play Hyun Bin’s brother. More details about his character will be revealed soon.

Woo Do Hwan is known for taking on versatile and challenging roles, so his addition to the cast lineup of this...

Disney+ unveiled its upcoming Korean slate, including new titles The Murky Stream and The Manipulated.

Korean historical drama The Murky Stream will star Rowoon, Shin Yeeun and Park Seoham, the streamer announced at the Disney Apac Showcase in Singapore.

The Murky Stream will be directed by Choo Changmin (Masquerade) and written by Cheon Sungil (Netflix’s All Of Us Are Dead).

The Manipulated follows mild-mannered Taejung (played by Ji Changwook), who is wrongfully imprisoned for a heinous crime. He soon discovers that a mysterious figure named Yohan (played by Doh Kyungsoo) orchestrated his downfall. Fueled by vengeance, Taejung sets out to make Yohan pay.

The streamer said that among the top 15 best performing international original titles released on its platform last year, nine of them were Korean titles, based on views.

This year, Korean action drama A Shop For Killers became the most viewed series on Disney+ in Apac.

Other...

The next killer Santa horror movie is headed our way in just a few weeks in He Sees You When You’re Sleeping, and Fangoria has debuted the upcoming indie’s official trailer today.

He Sees You When You’re Sleeping slashes into VOD outlets on November 1.

In the holiday horror movie from director Charlie Steeds (The Barge People), “Chester returns to the home of his estranged and hideously over-privileged family at Christmas, only to find an unknown killer disguised in a Santa outfit is stalking and killing family members one by one, in order to claim the huge family fortune. Which one of them is the killer?”

Caroline Williams (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2), Lauren-Marie Taylor (Friday the 13th Part 2), Nicholas Vince (Hellraiser), Cedric Gegel and Christopher Kahler star.

David Lenik wrote the screenplay for He Sees You When You’re Sleeping.

The post ‘He Sees You When You’re Sleeping’ Looks Like a ‘Silent Night,...

Renowned South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to take the lead role in an upcoming Disney+ crime drama series titled “Knock-Off.” Scheduled for release in 2025, the series will explore the underworld of counterfeit goods. Kim will play the complex character of Kim Sung-joon, an ordinary office worker whose life takes a dramatic turn after losing his job during Asia’s 1997 financial crisis. He gets involved in the illegal counterfeit trade and eventually rises to the top as a global kingpin.

Joining Kim in the cast is actress Jo Bo-ah, known for her roles in “Tale of the Nine Tailed” and “Military Prosecutor Doberman.” She will portray Song Hye-jung, a police officer who specializes in enforcing counterfeit laws. Her character happens to be Sung-joon’s ex-girlfriend, setting up a tense dynamic as their jobs put them in an ongoing cat-and-mouse game.

The series is being written by experienced screenwriter Han Jung-hoon,...

Kim Soo-hyun's role in Queen of Tears propelled him to superstardom as South Korea's highest-paid actor with a stellar career ahead. Knock Off, his upcoming black comedy K-drama, promises a fresh spin from Queen of Tears, showcasing his comedic talents and chemistry with Jo Bo-ah. The star-studded cast of Knock Off, including Lee Jung-eun and Woo Do-hwan, adds to the anticipation of this highly anticipated series.

Kim Soo-hyun has just announced his next K-drama following the success of Queen of Tears, and it could not be more perfect. Though it initially started with modest ratings, Queen of Tears quickly found domestic and international success, breaking Crash Landing on You's record as Tvn's most-watched drama of all time and easily becoming one of the best K-dramas of 2024. Kim Soo-hyun's role as the lawyer Baek Hyun-woo played a large part in the show's overwhelming success, which has earned him a...

Knock Off.Tsui Hark’s Knock Off (1998) begins with an amniotic scene: baby dolls underwater, suggesting birth or possibly rebirth. Submerged off the coast of Hong Kong, which passed from British to Chinese governance in the historic 1997 Handover, the dolls gesture toward new beginnings. But these aren’t flesh-and-blood infants: they’re products, manufactured imitations of the real thing and copies of each other. Detached from any sense of originality, these toys can be reproduced and distributed wherever the market leads. The movement of the dolls through the water evokes the global flow of goods under late capitalism, as well as the postmodernist shift away from reality into simulacra. Moreover, their synthetic nature complicates the birth allegory—in what sense was the Handover a “real” rebirth?This is a fitting prologue for a film obsessed with the ersatz. Delivering on its title, Knock Off tracks two expat businessmen in Hong...

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. In her new pop anthem “Motorbike,” Poppy takes to the streets, and she is calling her fans to the dance floor. Unlike the metal performances that put her on the map, the club-ready single continues to present a new side to the multi-hyphenate.

“That girl on a motorbike, going where she wants to. Girl on a motorbike, never checks the rear view. Girl on a motorbike, no one can confine her. Epitome of freedom, I’m following behind her,” sings Poppy, with Downtown Los Angeles flashing behind her.

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Travis Scott enlists Bad Bunny and The Weeknd for some summer jam synergy, A$AP Rocky gets rowdy in a new single, and Lizzo is pretty in pink on a glitzy Barbie track. Plus, new music from Nas, Ice Spice, Will.i.am and Britney Spears, and more.

Travis Scott feat. Bad Bunny & The Weeknd, “K-Pop” (YouTube)

A$AP Rocky, “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n)” (YouTube)

Lizzo, “Pink” (YouTube)

Nas feat.

Poppy will unleash a new album titled Zig on October 27th via Sumerian Records. In advance of the LP’s release and a previously announced late summer co-headlining US tour with Pvris, she has dropped the single “Knockoff.”

Poppy had previously teased the new album with the strong lead single and album opener “Church Outfit” — a Heavy Song of the Week selection — back in April.

The only knock on that track was its rather brief duration, though the latest single “Knockoff” effectively mitigates that criticism. It’s the second song on the album, clocking in at three minutes, and acts as a continuation of “Church Outfit” with a strong electronic beat and full-blown industrial-pop production.

Zig will mark Poppy’s first LP since rejoining Sumerian following a brief stint with Republic Records. The label change is indicative of Poppy’s shift toward a heavier and more industrial sound over the years.

Poppy doesn’t want any fake love. On Wednesday, the musician released her dark pop single “Knockoff,” along with the announcement that she’ll be releasing her LP Zig on Oct. 27.

The Le3ay-directed video splices clips of her in a skin-tone color leotard engaging in choreography surrounded by dancers with an image of her staring into a giant red orb that by the end of the video transforms into a large, blood-looking splatter.

Poppy recorded the song with producers Ali Payami and Simon Wilcox, and it features Nineties industrial...

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flicks podcast, part of our growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

365Flicks Podcast – Indie Talk: Jude Poyer – Gangs Of London, Ip Man 4, Apostle, Kingsman **Stunt Coordinator/ Chreographer**

This is easily one of my proudest Indie Talks… Kev sits down with Jude Poyer one of the guys who makes all the bells and whistles on the big and small screen work. Jude is a Stunt Coordinator/ Performer/ Cheroegrapher for some of your favourite flicks spanning all the way back to the late 80s. Working with the likes of Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Donnie Yen and many many more.

We dive way back to when he decided to move over to Hong Kong at...

A versatile producer in her own right, Jojo Hui Yuet-chun began working as an assistant director in Samson Chiu’s Yesteryou, Yesterme, Yesterday (1993) and soon found herself in numerous film projects. She collaborated with Peter Ho-sun Chan on many of his earlier films, including the award-winning Allan and Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye (1991) and He’s a Woman, She’s a Man (1994). She also served as associate producer and assistant director on acclaimed films such as Chan’s Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1997), Teddy Chen’s Purple Storm (1999) (which she co-wrote) and The Accidental Spy (2000) starring Jackie Chan. Hui worked with international renowned filmmakers such as Wayne Wangon Chinese Box (1997) as assistant director, and Tsui Harkon Knock Off (1998) as a casting director.

Having joined Applause Picturesin 2002, Hui has since produced a series of smash hits such as Jan Dara (2001), The Eye (2001), Three: Going Home (2001), Golden Chicken series, The Eye 2 (2004) and...

Well, if nobody else is going to celebrate the 20th anniversary of movie, I guess I'll do it myself… Knock Off (1998) Director: Tsui Hark Stars: Jean Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider, Lela Rochon Only one man can stop the Russians from taking the entire world hostage after they plant tiny explosives in fake toys and clothes. Unfortunately, that man is... Read More...

Update: A rep for Rihanna tells Rolling Stone that the singer, originally rumored to be involved in the film, will be not starring in Annette. This article has been updated accordingly to reflect the new information.

Adam Driver will star in Annette, a new music drama from French director Leos Carax, Variety reports. The Los Angeles art-rock duo Sparks wrote the screenplay and new music for the film.

According to Deadline, Annette tells the story of a stand-up comedian who's left to raise a two-year-old with a surprising gift after his opera singer wife dies.

Sammo Hung is regarded as one of the greatest Kung Fu performers of his generation. His high tempo, hard htting fight sequences have captured audiences all over the world. Future generations will look back and watch in amazement, witnessing one of the very best in world cinema.

Peking Opera Days

The Peking Opera school was run from a small theatre by Master Yu Jim Yuen, this was where Sammo Hung would begin his journey. In them days, the stundents would normally enroll for around 10 years, each day performing gruelling tasks for up to 18 hours a day which included training in the Martial Arts, weapons training, acrobatics, acting and singing. The Peking opera of course brought together Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Corey Yuen, Yuen Tak and Yuen Mo, who would eventually be known as the 7 Little Fortunes. They took the first name “Yuen” in a sign of...

Jude Poyer is a British Stuntman, Martial Artist, Stunt Coordinator and Fight Choreographer who has been making a name for himself in the movie industry since a young age. Appearing in many blockbuster movies in Asia and America, Jude has cemented himself in movie history forever. Starring in movies with legends such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jean Clade Van Damme and many more over the years and i want to thank him for taking time to do this interview for Asian Movie Pulse.

I wont go over to much as Jude will explain about his life, movies and injuries he has substained making his dreams become reality, showing everyone if you believe in something then go for it and make it happen.

The Jude Poyer Interview

1.Hi Jude, firstly for anyone who doesn’t know much about your background,could you share how you first started off...

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One of the most important parts of any action movie made before the new millennium is the so-called “boss fight.” For the uninitiated, a boss fight is the ultimate showdown between good and evil. After all the henchmen and various other obstacles-with-limbs have been cleared away, it’s time to get it on with the Big Bad.

Ever since Bruce Lee fought Han and his iron claw in that hall of mirrors at the end of Enter The Dragon, the merit of any martial arts film has largely been judged by its main adversary. And Jean-Claude Van Damme’s filmography is no different.

Running the gamut from muscle-bound pulverisers with nothing between the ears to corrupt businessmen with a penchant for picking the absolute worst Belgium to mess with, Van Damme has spin kicked just about every type of bad guy imaginable.

This article will focus on the...

Jean Claude Van Damme is widely known for his brilliant kicking ability and martial arts background. As a young kid, Van Damme would train in the martial arts Shotokan karate and Kickboxing, during this time he also studied Ballet, which would be used more for his flexibility and strength in his legs.

He has a great kickboxing record on 19 fight, 18 wins, one loss, which he won at a later date in the rematch. But when it comes to his movies, he has a great influence within Asian Cinema, using many directors and choreographers in his movies. In his early movie career he starred in movies such as Bloodsport and Kickboxer, showing the arts of Ninjutsu and Muay Thai. As his career went on, in 1994 he teamed up with veteran director John Woo for the movie Hard Target. Here John Woo would show his violent side in this all out guns...

Knock off the wailing and gnashing of teeth: Family Guy’s Brian has indeed risen from the dead. As anticipated, tonight's episode marked the resurrection of the recently deceased pooch, whose return was made possible by a trip to Santa and a time machine. "And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they can be gone in a flash," Seth MacFarlane tweeted tonight. Seth MacFarlane just taught some child the true meaning of Christmas and the rest of us now live with that knowledge.

Hong Kong director, producer, and screenwriter Tsui Hark is to receive the Maverick Director Award at the 8th Rome Film Festival (Nov 8-17).

The award is dedicated to auteurs who have contributed to the invention of a new, non-conformist cinema.

Marco Müller, artistic director of the Rome Film Festival, said: “Tsui Hark will always be one step ahead. He has never stopped experimenting, delving deep into the genres, exploring the limits of technology as he follows its non-stop evolution.

“He has reinterpreted the Chinese filmmaking tradition, turning the codes and conventions of Western cinema upside down.”

Hark has had a prolific film career with past credits including Double Team (1997), Knock Off (1998) and Seven Swords (2005) as well as the film series Once Upon A Time in China and the A Chinese Ghost Story trilogy.

The award will be presented by French director Olivier Assayas (L’eau froide, Irma Vep, Les Destinées Sentimentales) and will be accompanied by a master...

"I don't have rage. I'm a happy guy. You see this face? This is a happy face."

Are you bummed out that the long weekend is nearly over and you're already out of Thanksgiving leftovers? Well, we can't do anything about the leftovers, but we can make Sunday less of a downer by blasting you with 12 hours of high-intesity action movies featuring some of the greatest martial arts actors in the biz. Just tune in to the Gratitude with Attitude Action Movie Marathon on ReelzChannel for the cure for the back-to-work blues and then check-in on GetGlue to receive a limited edition sticker!

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ReelzChannel Primetime Movie | Until Death | Double Identity | The Peacekeeper | Exit Wounds | Knock Off | Submerged...

Entourage is the brilliant HBO comedy-drama set amongst the celebrity infested Hollywood lifestyle. The show follows the story of rising star Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) and his closest friends as they descend on tinsel town from their native Queens, New York and begin to live the movie star lifestyle.

Entourage is the brainchild of Doug Ellin and loosely based around Mark Wahlberg’s experiences when he was an up and coming movie star. The show centres on the close friendship of actor Vince, his Brother Johnny ‘Drama’ (Kevin Dillon), his best friend and manager Eric (Kevin Connolly) and close pal Turtle (Jerry Ferrara). Aided by Hollywood hotshot agent Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven) the group negotiates the weird and wonderful world of Hollywood stardom and all it’s trappings.

It is a show you should most definitely see and the camaraderie, friendship and bond between the characters brings out a fantastic “boys will be boys” comedy.

Marty McFly's shoes from "Back to the Future Part II" actually exist! Well, sort of, anyway. Regardless of the circumstances or limitations, the release of the light-up (if not self-tying) Nike Mags (which can be yours for around $5,000), means The Future Is Now, so let's go back to the past and take a look at some of the best movie footwear from yesteryears.

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1. "Knock Off" (the knock-off shoes)

One of Jean Claude Van Damme's most underrated films, "Knock Off" features director Tsui Hark's trademark hyperactive and wildly imaginative camera work. We're especially fond of the picture-on-picture that comes up (for no particular reason) when Van Damme reaches into a box and pulls out a watch, but our favorite random flourish has to be when we enter a shoe from the point of view of Van Damme's foot as he prepares to participate in a street race where he...

A movie about a gun Umbrella wielding, lace dress wearing psychotic killer, hell bent on revenge? Yes Go Ohara’s (“Geisha vs Ninja”) latest foray into the world of Japanese exploitation movies Gothic & Lolita Psycho is coming to R1 DVD, and we’re pleased to see that Tokyo Shock have seen sense to keep their cover art virtually identical, to the original great artwork design. Gothic & Lolita Psycho goes on sale May 24. Synopsis: Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed mother? What the hell are the gangs? What is the truth and purpose that father knows? Her coming terrible destiny is going to be littered with the dead.

A movie about a gun Umbrella wielding, lace dress wearing psychotic killer, hell bent on revenge? Yes Go Ohara’s (“Geisha vs Ninja”) latest foray into the world of Japanese exploitation movies Gothic & Lolita Psycho is coming to R1 DVD, and we’re pleased to see that Tokyo Shock have seen sense to keep their cover art virtually identical, to the original great artwork design. Gothic & Lolita Psycho goes on sale May 24. Synopsis: Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed mother? What the hell are the gangs? What is the truth and purpose that father knows? Her coming terrible destiny is going to be littered with the dead.

Most formats take a while to come into their own. Who can remember the first horrible DVDs? The first discs were defined by a paucity of special features, with most blurbs proudly boasting “Scene Access” and “Interactive Menus” as the carrot for you to give us those old VHS tapes. Then there was the packaging itself which came, depending on the studio, in a variety of horrible designs (the cardboard ones proffered by Warner Brothers stand out as especially awful in my memory). Disney were likewise slow to live up to recognise the potential of the new format, with the studio’s first releases – which, as it happens, included Alice in Wonderland – resolutely vanilla. Though you always sensed the marketing wing was holding back the good stuff for the fourth or fifth re-issue a couple of years down the line.

It came as a pleasant surprise then that Disney entered...

I believe we can consider this a recommendation: "A few times each decade, the Museum of Modern Art mounts a film retrospective so focused, inclusive, and downright eye-opening, that it begs to become a daily fix," writes J Hoberman in the Voice. "Weimar Cinema, 1919–1933: Daydreams and Nightmares is one such retro. Knock off work in time for the 4:30 shows — you can use this column as your doctor's note — or rush through your dinner to make the 7:30 ones, and don't forget weekends. Moma's 75-feature survey of Germany's groundbreaking silent and fertile early-sound cinema invites total, obsessive immersion.... For the next four months, there won't be a better, richer, more compelling course in film history available anywhere in town."...

The official site for Gô Ohara’s ("Geisha vs Ninjas") latest foray into the world of gory excess…Gothic & Lolita Psycho, is now partially live and lurking inside are a shed load of new stills from the film. Highlights to be seen include; decapitations, flying limbs, geysers of blood and scantily clad babes all over the shop. Sounds about right. Lolita Psycho opens in Japan in September, and the Ohara bros dropped us a line yesterday to say they are already hard at work looking for overseas sales. Something tells us they won’t have to wait very long. Synopsis: Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed her mother? What the hell are the gangs? What...

The official site for Gô Ohara’s ("Geisha vs Ninjas") latest foray into the world of gory excess…Gothic & Lolita Psycho, is now partially live and lurking inside are a shed load of new stills from the film. Highlights to be seen include; decapitations, flying limbs, geysers of blood and scantily clad babes all over the shop. Sounds about right. Lolita Psycho opens in Japan in September, and the Ohara bros dropped us a line yesterday to say they are already hard at work looking for overseas sales. Something tells us they won’t have to wait very long. Synopsis: Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed her mother? What the hell are the gangs? What...

Still looks boring to me, but I know some of you love this kind of stuff.

Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed mother? What the hell are the gangs? What is the truth and purpose that father knows? Her coming terrible destiny is going to littered with the dead.

Trailer after the break. via nipponcinema

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Not one but two trailers have appeared online for Go Ohara’s (“Geisha vs Ninja”) latest foray into the world of Japanese exploitation movies Gothic & Lolita Psycho. They promised us it’d be “a martial arts action, Japanese grotesque art Gothic & Lolita explosion” they forgot the mention the Semi automatic Umbrellas! Yes indeed it’s more campy, gore filled fun…with all the frills. Gothic & Lolita Psycho open is Japan in Septtember and if noone in the U.S or UK picks this up for a release we’d be very surprised. Synopsis: Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed mother? What the hell are the gangs? What is the truth and purpose that father knows?...

Not one but two trailers have appeared online for Go Ohara’s (“Geisha vs Ninja”) latest foray into the world of Japanese exploitation movies Gothic & Lolita Psycho. They promised us it’d be “a martial arts action, Japanese grotesque art Gothic & Lolita explosion” they forgot the mention the Semi automatic Umbrellas! Yes indeed it’s more campy, gore filled fun…with all the frills. Gothic & Lolita Psycho open is Japan in Septtember and if noone in the U.S or UK picks this up for a release we’d be very surprised. Synopsis: Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed mother? What the hell are the gangs? What is the truth and purpose that father knows?...

Not one but two trailers have appeared online for Go Ohara’s (“Geisha vs Ninja”) latest foray into the world of Japanese exploitation movies Gothic & Lolita Psycho. They promised us it’d be “a martial arts action, Japanese grotesque art Gothic & Lolita explosion” they forgot the mention the Semi automatic Umbrellas! Yes indeed it’s more campy, gore filled fun…with all the frills. Gothic & Lolita Psycho open is Japan in Septtember and if noone in the U.S or UK picks this up for a release we’d be very surprised. Synopsis: Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed mother? What the hell are the gangs? What is the truth and purpose that father knows?...

Though sadly we don't have any footage from Go Ohara's Gothic And Lolita Psycho to share with you a trip through the market building in Cannes gave me the chance to witness the fruits of the collaboration between Geisha Versus Ninja helmer Go Ohara and uber-splatter effects man Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police).

Though the footage included is still quite raw this looks to be a significant step up for Ohara after Geisha Versus Ninja. I don't mean that in terms of budget (read: still low) but the level of action and art design is significantly higher. Lots of martial arts work, both wire assisted and natural. the loli-goth getup makes for a lot of interesting visuals and Nishimura provides his customary levels of massive arterial spray along with some quality surprises. Hopefully we'll be able to show something to you soon but this one will definitely be of interest to Japanese cult fans.

Well, it's about time! Valve was suppossed to arrive at the end of March, but pulled the plug at the last minute. Well, the long national nightmare is over, and we can comence with the new Dlc "The Passing" this Thursday.  

Beyond just any new map update, "The Passing" will unite the characters from Left 4 Dead 2 and 3 of the 4 survivors from Left 4 Dead 1. Then, Valve has promised Left 4 Dead 1 Dlc is soon to follow! Plus a comic book that explains how this whole meeting-of-the-survivors thing happened! That's like, a whole lot of supplementary material!

I know what you're thinking though: "Where the fuck are the achievements?" Dude, we know. Dlc is Worthless without a way to raise your overall player score! Here they are, player:

Port of Scavenge

Play 5 full games of Scavenge on The Port.

Fore!

Knock off the heads of 18 infected with the golf club.

Til It Goes...

Are you bored of the same old TV shows? Tired of the mainstream? Then check out this round-up of alternative movies and series showing on UK television tonight…

8.00pm Transporter 3 (Sky Movies Action & Thriller)

Frank Martin (Jason Statham) puts the driving gloves on once more to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukranian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina’s safe delivery and not let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective.

9.00pm Silent Venom (Movies24)

A remote Pacific island facility breeding mutant snakes is forced to close amidst rising military tensions. The scientists leading the project are reluctant to abandon their research and smuggle a selection of the serpents on board a Taiwan-bound submarine. However, when the vessel is struck by a Chinese torpedo, the deadly...

Further to our story back in December, we have a quick update on Go Ohara’s (“Geisha vs Ninja”) latest foray into splatter horror, Gothic & Lolita Psycho. Out of the blue the Ohara bros dropped us an email with a first look at the films poster, and very intriguing it is too. We’ve also been told a trailer is on the way,so as soon as we get it, you will. Synopsis: Gothic and Lolita…the fashion reflects her dark and childish mental state. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. Now she vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage…Who killed mother? What the hell are the gangs? What is the truth and purpose that father knows? Her coming terrible destiny is going to littered with the dead.

Word of the collaboration between director Go Ohara (Geisha Versus Ninja) and effects man Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police) on Gothic And Lolita Psycho leaked out a while back, a little before the producers were prepared to have word in public, but with the film now wrapped we've got a first look at the poster art for the picture. Yes, this is a hardcore splatter picture riffing on the Japanese loligoth culture. Here's the official synopsis:

Gothic and Lolita ... the fashion reflects her dark and childish mentality. Yuki, the heroine, saw her mother killed by cruel gangs. She vows revenge! Knock off the enemies with her transformable umbrella. So gorgeous and so savage...

Who killed mother? What the hell are the gangs? What is the truth and purpose that father knows? Her coming terrible destiny is going with the dead bodies.