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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 12, 2014 6:54:52 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/festivals/cannes-kickboxer-remake-taps-bautista-st-pierre-1201178199/WWE star David Bautista and UFC champ Georges St. Pierre climb into the arena for the reboot of 1989 “Kickboxer.” Stunt man and martial artist Alain Moussi makes his debut as leading man in the film. The Exchange will be selling the remake at Cannes. Pic will be directed by Stephen Fung (“Tai Chi Zero,” “Tai Chi Hero”) and produced by Ted Field and his Radar Pictures. Dimitri Logothetis and Nick Celozzi. Mike Weber and Peter Meyer will executive produce as well as Brian O’Shea, Jeff Bowler and Nat McCormick for the Exchange.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Aug 5, 2014 20:25:08 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/scott-adkins-tony-jaa-kickboxer-1201276129/Scott Adkins and Tony Jaa have stepped into the arena for the reboot of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 1989 actioner “Kickboxer.” The duo is joining previously announced stars Dave Batista (“Guardians of the Galaxy”), former UFC welterweight champion George St-Pierre and Alain Moussi (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”). Producers are Ted Field of Radar Films, Dimitri Logothetis and Nick Celozzi. Mike WEBER and Peter Meyer will exec produce. Stephen Fung (“Tai Chi Zero”) is directing. The story follows Moussi’s character, who travels to Thailand where he must learn the secrets of kickboxing to avenge his brother’s death. With the addition of Adkins and Jaa, the film features stars with MORE than 20 martial arts disciplines. Adkins’ credits include “The Bourne Ultimatum” and “The Expendables 2.” Jaa starred in the “Ong Bak” films and “The Protector.” The EXCHANGE began selling “Kickboxer” at Cannes.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Dec 1, 2014 19:09:44 GMT -6
blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/jean-claude-van-damme-joins-remake-of-kickboxer-20141201Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins Remake Of 'Kickboxer' We're sure there's a precedent for this somewhere, but it's rare for actors to join remakes of films they previously starred in. But then again, Jean-Claude Van Damme is no regular actor. The martial artist and thespian is replacing Tony Jaa in the currently lensing remake of his breakout hit film "Kickboxer." The actor is taking the role of "Master Chow" which should be....interesting. Dave Baustista, former UFC champ Georges St. Pierre and some guy named Alain Moussi lead the movie, and with JCVD involved, we just got more interested. Full press release below. ---------- December 1, 2014 - Ted Field from Radar Films, has announced that Jean-Claude Van-Damme (JCVD) joined the KICKBOXER cast, taking over the role of Master Chow replacing Tony Jaa. The film is produced by Ted Field of Radar Films, Dimitri Logothetis and Nick Celozzi. Mike Weber and Peter Meyer will executive produce. The Exchange is selling KICKBOXER worldwide. The remake of the 1989 cult classic, KICKBOXER, started production this week. The film is shooting in New Orleans, Louisiana and Thailand. The high-octane remake of the world famous KICKBOXER stars), WWE superstar Dave Bautista (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY), former UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre (CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER), and introduces Alain Moussi (X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST) to lead this franchise back into action. KICKBOXER follows Kurt Sloan (Moussi), a talented martial artist who travels to Thailand where he must learn the secrets of the kickboxer to avenge his brother's death at the hands of Tong Po (Bautista). "We are so excited to have Kickboxer roll into production and to have JCVD in the role of Master Chow, passing the torch to Alain, to have him lead the franchise to a new generation " said Field. "Audiences better get ready for this incredible reboot. The action is going to be non-stop with never-before seen stunts. Simply put, Kickboxer will kick-ass!"
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Dec 1, 2014 22:47:13 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/film/news/jean-claude-van-damme-joins-kickboxer-reboot-1201368065/Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins ‘Kickboxer’ Reboot Jean-Claude Van Damme has joined the reboot of “Kickboxer,” replacing Tony Jaa in the Master Chow role. Producers are Ted Field of Radar Films, Dimitri Logothetis and Nick Celozzi. Mike Weber and Peter Meyer will executive produce. Production is beginning this week with shoots planned for New Orleans and Thailand. Cast includes “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor Dave Bautista, former UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and Alain Moussi (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”). Moussi plays a martial artist, Kurt Sloane, who travels to Thailand to avenge his brother’s death at the hands of Bautista’s Tong Po character. Van Damme played the Sloane character in the original 1989 “Kickboxer,” which grossed $14 million on a $1.5 million budget. He did not appear in the four sequels. The Exchange began selling “Kickboxer” at Cannes. News about Van Damme was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Dec 8, 2014 20:46:49 GMT -6
www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/gina-carano-joins-dave-bautista-754881Gina Carano Joins Dave Bautista in 'Kickboxer' Remake Jean-Claude Van Damme is already on board this remake of his 1989 action classic Gina Carano has joined the cast of Kickboxer, Radar Pictures’ remake of the 1989 martial artist actioner. John Stockwell is directing the movie, which is shooting in New Orleans. Carano will make up part of the muscle-glistening roll call that includes Guardians of the Galaxy star and newly minted James Bond villain Dave Bautista, X-Men: Days of Future Past stunt performer-turned-actor Alain Moussi, UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre (who played Batroc in Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and Jean-Claude Van Damme, who is returning to the franchise that helped launch his career Model-turned-actress Sara Malakul Lane plays the love interest. Kickboxer follows Kurt Sloane (Moussi), a talented martial artist who travels to Thailand, where he must learn the secrets of the kickboxer to avenge his brother's death at the hands of Tong Po (Bautista). Carano will play a fight promoter. The film is produced by Ted Field of Radar Films, Dimitri Logothetis and Nick Celozzi. Mike Weber and Peter Meyer will executive produce along with Brian O’Shea, Nat McCormick and Jeff Bowler from The Exchange. The Exchange is selling the movie worldwide. Carano, repped by Gersh, The Syndicate and Ziffren Brittenham, worked with Stockwell on her 2013 action vehicle In the Blood. She last appeared on the big screen in 2013’s Fast & Furious 6.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jan 1, 2015 10:43:28 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/news/kickboxer-crew-members-still-unpaid-as-union-presses-producers-1201389833/‘Kickboxer’ Crew Members Still Unpaid as Union Presses Producers About 150 union crew members on the remake of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s “Kickboxer” have not received their pay following the wrap of filming in New Orleans several weeks ago. An attorney for Ted Field’s Radar Pictures has told Variety that the payments will be made by early next week. The failure to pay members of the Intl. Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has provoked a strong response from Mike Miller, president of the union’s motion picture division. “Since Radar Pictures’ funding fell through in mid-December, the IATSE has been in ongoing discussions with the affected IATSE Locals, the production company, and producer Ted Field to recover the money owed to our members,” he said. “We will pursue every avenue available to us to make our members whole. We take these breaches of contract very seriously and will not rest until this issue is resolved.” Executive producer Mike Weber told Variety, “We had a bridge lender/financier pull out at the last minute (for the last week of crew payroll) but we have replaced that lender and the crew will all be paid in full this week.” Jonathan Freund, an attorney representing Radar, told Variety that a formal announcement will made on Wednesday aimed at resolving the issue and added that the crew members will receive their pay by early next week. Van Damme joined the reboot of “Kickboxer” after it began shooting in New Orleans, replacing Tony Jaa in the Master Chow role. Producers are Field of Radar Films, Dimitri Logothetis and Nick Celozzi. Weber and Peter Meyer are executive producing. The cast includes “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor Dave Bautista, former UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and Alain Moussi (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”). Moussi plays a martial artist, Kurt Sloane, who travels to Thailand to avenge his brother’s death at the hands of Bautista’s Tong Po character. Van Damme played the Sloane character in the original 1989 “Kickboxer,” which grossed $14 million on a $1.5 million budget.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 11, 2015 8:11:45 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/kickboxer-crew-members-receive-pay-2-months-late-1201430606/‘Kickboxer’ Crew Members Receive Pay 2 Months Late About 180 union crew members on the remake of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s “Kickboxer” have received their pay — two months after the wrap of filming in New Orleans. Producer Dimitri Logothetis and production accountant Jenna Thornsberry told Variety that all the employees paid as of last week. Logothetis said the producers, who paid over $500,000 in the late payments, had been surprised by a bridge lender pulling out in December. The failure to pay members of the Intl. Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees provoked a strong response from Mike Miller, president of the union’s motion picture division. Van Damme joined the reboot of “Kickboxer” after it began shooting in New Orleans, replacing Tony Jaa in the Master Chow role. Logothetis said the film, directed by John Stockwell, will shoot for two more weeks in Thailand this month. Other producers are Ted Field of Radar Films and Nick Celozzi. Mike Weber and Peter Meyer are executive producing. The cast includes “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor Dave Bautista, former UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and Alain Moussi (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”).
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