Amazon Prime Video has announced its first slate of Malaysian content and localized user experience, including its first Malaysian Originals, romantic drama series That Cover Girl and action film Budak Flat.
Budak Flat is produced by Skop Production, with Syafiq Yusof on board as advisor, and co-directed by Eugene Lim, Woo Ming Jin and Faizal Ishak. The cast is headed by Pablo Amirul, Zahiril Adzim, Nabila Huda, Aaron Aziz, Balan Kash and Yung Raja.
“The film explores the rivalry between two criminal brothers who find their relationship tested to a deadly conclusion when a murder triggers a gang war in their flat,” said Budak Flat producer Shamin Yusof. “It’s a uniquely Malaysian action film that we hope will find audiences across the globe on Prime Video.”
Skop Productions is one of Malaysia’s biggest production houses with credits including hits Mat Kilau, Munafik and the Abang Long Fadil franchise.
Budak Flat is produced by Skop Production, with Syafiq Yusof on board as advisor, and co-directed by Eugene Lim, Woo Ming Jin and Faizal Ishak. The cast is headed by Pablo Amirul, Zahiril Adzim, Nabila Huda, Aaron Aziz, Balan Kash and Yung Raja.
“The film explores the rivalry between two criminal brothers who find their relationship tested to a deadly conclusion when a murder triggers a gang war in their flat,” said Budak Flat producer Shamin Yusof. “It’s a uniquely Malaysian action film that we hope will find audiences across the globe on Prime Video.”
Skop Productions is one of Malaysia’s biggest production houses with credits including hits Mat Kilau, Munafik and the Abang Long Fadil franchise.
- 5/18/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
"How would I know you were undercover?" Well Go USA has released their official US trailer for a Hong Kong martial arts action film titled Undercover Punch & Gun, on VOD in the US this June. This already opened in China back in 2019, and it also goes under the strange title Undercover vs. Undercover. It's about two rival police agencies being forced to team up together after a drug trade goes wrong. Undercover police Wu, played by Philip Ng, teams up with unlikely allies in order to fight a major drug dealer and take down a drug smuggling ring. The full cast also includes Vanness Wu, Andy On, Chi Shuai, Joyce Feng, Aaron Aziz, Kitty Jiang, and Aka Chio. This didn't get the best reviews when it originally opened, made by two screenwriters both directing for their first time here. But at least the fight scenes look like fun, that rad spin around them shot.
- 5/24/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Girls with guns movies similar to “The Inspector Wears Skirts” series directed by Wellson Chin Sing Wai, were popular in Hong Kong during the late 80s. In this updated version, director Wilson Chin Kwok Wai offers us nothing new except more cleavage and perhaps a glossier looking movie.
Nonetheless, “Special Female Force” kicks off with a bang in a Thailand hotel resort where an all-female task force, dressed only in bikinis, comes face to face with a terrorist known as the President. After a very violent shootout in which five of the six members were killed, the President manages to escape unharmed thanks to the help of his blood thirty body guard.
Fast forward twenty years, we learn that the sole survivor is now working in the Hong Kong police academy, where she’s taking on new female recruits. It also happens that one of the girls...
Nonetheless, “Special Female Force” kicks off with a bang in a Thailand hotel resort where an all-female task force, dressed only in bikinis, comes face to face with a terrorist known as the President. After a very violent shootout in which five of the six members were killed, the President manages to escape unharmed thanks to the help of his blood thirty body guard.
Fast forward twenty years, we learn that the sole survivor is now working in the Hong Kong police academy, where she’s taking on new female recruits. It also happens that one of the girls...
- 9/10/2018
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
KollywoodIndia’s first space film looks convincing but is in desperate need of good writing. Sowmya RajendranDirector Shakti Soundar Rajan’s Tik Tik Tik is one of those ambitious projects that you desperately want to like. It’s India’s first space film, after all. As Appu (Arjunan) tells us, everyone remembers who the first man on the moon was, not so much the second and the third. Being first, venturing into something new for the industry has a certain value, and full marks to Tik Tik Tik for trying. Tik Tik Tik is definitely not a Hollywood film. For one, Hollywood is obsessed with saving the world. Shakti Soundar Rajan is modest – his characters just want to save a part of India. But one wishes that this director, who seems to have a real thirst to take Tamil cinema to vera level, would get a writer on board. Someone who can flesh out the characters and write a proper script. At a taut runtime of just over two hours, Tik Tik Tik starts with the problem – a giant asteroid is about to destroy Tamil Nadu and kill over 4 crore people. Who can stop it? The answer, it turns out, is not the scientists or even highly trained military personnel – it’s a Robin Hood-type magician, Vasu (Jayam Ravi), who does his good Samaritan work through a hacker (Arjunan) and a contortionist-helper (Ramesh Thilak). They are the team the army chief (an out-of-sorts Jayaprakash) trusts to prevent this minor apocalypse. Even if physicists around the world are in danger of suffering a seizure at the idea, the audience could have still warmed up to it, if only the screenplay had more on offer. Take the introduction scene for Vasu – after we’re elaborately told about how he landed in prison and what a genius of a magician he is, we see him doing… card tricks and the same ‘magic’ handcuff switches we’re already expecting him to do. This lack of imagination plagues the film throughout. Nivetha Pethuraj plays Swathi, a Lieutenant – but even as she’s training the team, Shakti Soundar Rajan can’t resist putting her in a swimsuit and having the men ogle her. And of course, because she is a woman, Vasu has to chivalrously come to her rescue when the villain targets her. Lieutenant, be damned. It’s heartening, however, that the director thought of including some women in the team of scientists although they do little but gasp. And yay, there’s no cheesy love duet in space. Jayam Ravi’s real life son, Aarav, plays his kid in the film, too. Their relationship and what happens to the son is an important plot point but the director barely invests any time in building their bond on screen. We’re shown real life photos of the father-son and this is supposedly enough to convince the audience about the love between them. Such laziness in scripting costs the film dearly as we just don’t get involved enough with any of the characters. It’s the sets, cinematography and VFX work that really carry Tik Tik Tik through. Given that the budget is nowhere close to Hollywood flicks, the visual effects are impressive and convince us that this unlikely bunch actually is in space. Even if we don’t care about the characters crying, it’s fun to see their tears floating up – how better a film this would have been if the attention to detail had also been extended to the storytelling! D Imman’s Tik Tik Tik in the background score is quite addictive even if the screenplay doesn’t really keep us on tenterhooks about the ticking hands of the clock. The comedy inserted into the script floats around like an object in zero gravity, not landing anywhere and just getting in the way. Aaron Aziz plays a Chinese (the name of the country is beeped out but it’s an easy guess to make) villain who is entrusted with the unenviable task of shouting praise at the Indian hero – “You Indians! You have an astronaut who fights!” he yells in disbelief. I was tempted to take him aside and say, “Actually, that’s a magician who is a Robin Hood, who is now an astronaut, and he is fighting!” Imagine how blown he’d have been. Tik Tik Tik feels like a missed opportunity. It’s neither a proper ‘masala’ film, nor a sophisticated thriller – but despite the fact that it never really takes off, it deserves a consolation prize for trying. Here’s hoping Shakti Soundar Rajan gets some specialists on board the next time and doesn’t attempt to be the magician-director-writer. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew. Also read: 'Mast Kalandar' review: This romcom is an exhausting watch...
- 6/22/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe 13-second clip has a blink-and-miss compilation of rushes from the film.Tnm StaffThe promo of Jayam Ravi’s upcoming science thriller Tik Tik Tik was launched on Tuesday, three days ahead of its release. Release promo #1 of #TikTikTik! https://t.co/MSGSnXwLPP #3DaysToGoForTikTikTik @actor_jayamravi @immancomposer @JabaksMovies @AaronDwiAziz — Shakti Soundar Rajan (@ShaktiRajan) June 19, 2018 The 13-second clip has a blink-and-miss compilation of rushes from the film. There are visuals of the space station and action sequences set inside it. Starring Jayam Ravi the lead, the film also has Nivetha Pethuraj of Oru Naal Koothu fame, popular Singaporean actor Aaron Aziz, Arjunan Nandakumar, Jayaprakash, Ramesh Thilak and Jayam Ravi’s son Aarav playing important roles. This film will mark Aarav’s film debut. Touted to be India’s first space thriller, the film is being produced by V Hitesh Jhabak and was in production for a year from October 2016 to October 2017. The film’s title track 'Kurumba' composed by D Imman and performed by Sid Sriram, was released in December last year. The film’s soundtrack was later released in January 2018. Venkatesh S has worked on the film’s cinematography with Pradeep E Ragav on editing and SS Moorthy on art design. D Imman was roped in for the film’s music and soundtrack. Directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan of Naanayam and Naaigal Jaakirathai fame, the film was initially slated for release on Republic Day this year but had to be pushed due to the Tfpc strike. Director Shakti Soundar Rajan has previously collaborated with Jayam Ravi in Miruthan. Released in 2016, the film was promoted to be the first zombie apocalypse film to be made in Tamil or Telugu. Jayam Ravi was last seen in Al Vijay’s Vanamagan. His Thani Oruvan that came out in 2015 won him several nominations and awards. Meanwhile, actor Nivetha Pethuraj will be seen playing an important role in Venkat Prabu’s upcoming gangster comedy, Party. Watch the promo here:...
- 6/19/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodOriginally slated for a Republic Day release this January, the film was later pushed due to financial reasons. Tnm StaffTwitter/Jayam RaviJayam Ravi’s most-awaited space thriller Tik Tik Tik will be released on June 22. The actor took to Twitter to make the official announcement on Saturday. Happy to announce that #TikTikTik will be released on the 22nd of June. Thank you for your patience and love. And do continue your support for this out of the world experience#TikTikTikFromJune22 @ShaktiRajan @JabaksMovies @immancomposer @madhankarky #NivethaPethuraj pic.twitter.com/yCv2DlazCy — Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) May 5, 2018 Touted as India’s first space thriller, Tik Tik Tik, which is bankrolled by V Hitesh Jhabak, was in production for a year from October 2016 to October 2017. The film stars Nivetha Pethuraj of Oru Naal Koothu fame as the female lead and popular Singaporean actor Aaron Aziz will be playing villain. It also stars Arjunan Nandakumar, Jayaprakash, Ramesh Thilak. Jayam Ravi’s son Aarav will also be debuting as a child actor through it. The film’s title track 'Kurumba', composed by D Imman and performed by Sid Sriram, was released in December last year. The film’s soundtrack was later released in January 2018. Originally slated for Republic Day release this January, the film was pushed due to financial reasons and was soon caught in the Tfpc strike. According to reports, the film’s plot revolves around an asteroid that hits Ennore in Chennai and India’s Department of Defence finds out that another asteroid will hit the country and wreck havoc in seven days. The solution decided upon is to take the help of a trained magician who can escape any given situation. The hurdles that this trained artist faces, including the shot in the end that looks a lot similar to the one in The Martian, will form the rest of the story. Director Shakti Soundar Rajan has previously collaborated with Jayam Ravi in Miruthan. Released in 2016, the film was promoted to be the first zombie apocalypse film to be made in Tamil or Telugu. Shakti’s 2014 thriller Naaigal Jagradhai with Sibiraj opened to positive reviews. With Tik Tik Tik, Shakti has gained a reputation for working on unique genres in the industry. Jayam Ravi’s previous film, Vanamagan, was with director Al Vijay. He also has Sundar C’s upcoming magnum opus Sangamithra in the pipeline. Sri Thenandal Films have acquired distribution rights for the film. Interestingly, Kamal Haasan’s 1981 thriller was also called Tik Tik Tik.
- 5/5/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodAccording to industry trackers, over 30 films are waiting to be released. Tnm StaffThe Tamil film industry has come to a screeching halt. The producers’ council first called for a strike over the rates charged by the Digital Service Providers (DSPs). While this protest was a decision taken by all four south Indian film industries, it’s only the Tamil industry which has refused to reconcile with the new terms offered by the DSPs. Following this turn of events, theatre owners in Tamil Nadu announced an indefinite strike starting March 16 over the local body tax and the government’s rules regarding seating, license renewal and theatre maintenance. Only theatres in Chennai and a few screens outside the city are open but the majority are shut. That’s not all. The producers’ council upped the ante by declaring that there will be no shooting schedules from March 16. While some producers who are shooting outside the state have been given permission to do so till March 23, all others have been asked to stop. Several films lined up for the summer are stuck because of the ongoing strikes in the industry, including Rajinikanth's Kaala, which is scheduled for an April 27 release. Currently, it’s exam season, a time when footfalls are low in theatres. However, since the films which were to have released in March have now been pushed, producers will demand that their films be given priority over the scheduled April releases. Already, small producers in the Tamil industry have expressed their discontent over how the producers’ council resolves issues before big film releases at the cost of their films. Here’s a look at some of the summer releases which may have to find new dates. Irumbu Thirai: Originally scheduled to release on March 29, the film stars Vishal, Arjun, and Samantha. Directed by Mithran, the film is reportedly an action flick that deals with technology. A viral clip from the shooting spot of the film, which showed Vishal with piles of currency, did the rounds on social media a while ago. Irumbu Thirai has been produced by Vishal Film Factory and is among the summer’s highly anticipated flicks. Imaikaa Nodigal: Starring Atharvaa, Nayanthara, Raashi Khanna and Anurag Kashyap, this thriller was also supposed to have released towards the end of March. Directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu, who made the horror film Demonte Colony, the film has been produced by Cameo Films India. The teaser of Imaikaa Nodigal revealed that Nayanthara would be playing a Cbi officer who is challenged by a ruthless criminal. Tik Tik Tik: India’s first space film, this Jayam Ravi starrer was supposed to release initially for the Republic Day weekend in January. However, the film, which also stars Nivetha Pethuraj and Aaron Aziz, was postponed just two days before its original release date. Directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan, the film was then expected to release in February. However, the team announced that Tik Tik Tik would hit the screens on April 12. The ongoing strike may well throw a spanner in the works and end up in the film getting postponed again. Bhaskar Oru Rascal: A remake of Malayalam director Siddique’s Bhaskar the Rascal, this Arvind Swamy-Amala Paul starrer about two single parents was supposed to release for Pongal this year. However, there were too many films releasing for the much coveted dates and the makers decided to bow out of the race. Having lost out in January, the film was expected to release either in February or March. But considering the long line of films waiting to hit the screens, the film may well be pushed further. Semma: This comedy starring Gv Prakash and Arthana Binu in lead roles has been directed by Valliganth. It was initially expected to release on March 27 but may now be postponed. The song 'Sandalee' from the film has gone on to become a hit. Gv Prakash has also composed the music for the film, apart from acting in it. Pariyerum Perumal: Director Pa Ranjith’s first full length feature film production, this film directed by Mari Selvaraj has Kathir and Anandhi in lead roles. The promos of the film so far have been very quirky, especially the Karuppi song with its stark picturisation. Set in the Tirunelveli-Thoothukudi region, the film has music by Santhosh Narayanan and was expected to release in March. Goli Soda 2: The prequel to the 2015 Vijay Milton film Goli Soda, the film was expected to release on March 29. The film stars Chemban Vinod Jose, Rohini, Subhiksha, Samuthirakani and others, with Gautham Menon playing a supporting role. The first Goli Soda revolved on the lives of four young boys. It did not have a big opening but went on to become a hit and win critical acclaim. Kee: Described as a sci-fic psychological thriller, Kee stars Jiiva, Nikki Galrani and Anaika Soti. The film has been directed by Kalees, who worked with Selvaraghavan as an assistant director. Kee was supposed to release on 28 February but was postponed to March 30. Now, however, there may be further delay in the film hitting the screens. The film is about the dark side of the web and the promos had even mentioned the Blue Whale game, which had created an uproar all around the world. Mercury: Karthik Subbaraj's thriller, which has been promoted as a film without any languages, is supposed to release on April 13. The director, who shot to fame with Pizza, is known for delivering original thrillers and although the teaser of Mercury reminded people of Don't Breathe, it has managed to evoke a lot of curiosity. Starring Prabhu Deva, who appears to be a visually impaired man, Mercury also stars Sananth Reddy, Deepak Paramesh, Anish Padman, Shashank and Remya Nambeesan. Industry trackers say that there are over 30 Tamil films waiting to be released. With no resolution in sight for the crisis, the Tamil film industry is likely to be hit badly by the uncertainty.
- 3/19/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirector Ahmed's last outing ‘Manithan’ was a remake of the Hindi movie ‘Jolly Llb’.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector I Ahmed, whose last outing Manithan was a remake of the Hindi movie Jolly Llb, has confirmed he’s joining hands with Jayam Ravi for a yet-untitled spy thriller. However, he has denied reports that the project is a remake of the Akshay Kumar starrer Baby, which also starred Rana Daggubati, Anupam Kher and Taapsee Pannu. Talking to the Times of India, Ahmed said: “Not at all. My film with Ravi will be based on an original script. I’m currently working on the script and we will start shooting once it is firmed up.” Apparently, the project was supposed to go on the floors last September but had to be postponed due to Sanghamitra. If Sundar C’s magnum opus Sanghamitra doesn’t go on the floors by April, Ahmed hopes to commence work on his project with Ravi, who is currently awaiting the release of Tik Tik Tik, tipped to be India’s first space film. Having predominantly made his mark starring in remakes of major Telugu films, Ravi has made smart career choices in the last couple of years. It should be noted that Thani Oruvan, which was directed by his brother, was a major game changer in his career. Since then, he’s taken a conscious effort to do something offbeat in terms of his script selection. At the audio launch of Tik Tik Tik in Chennai earlier this month, Ravi said nobody believed him when he said he was going to star in a space film. He said he was happy that he proved everyone wrong and that he was eagerly looking forward to the release of Tik Tik Tik. The film also stars Nivetha Pethuraj and Ramesh Thilak while Singapore actor Aaron Aziz will be seen as the main antagonist. Tik Tik Tik also marks the acting debut of Jayam Ravi’s son Aarav, who plays Ravi’s reel son. The makers of Tik Tik Tik had initially announced that the movie would hit the screens on January 26, but just two days before the release they confirmed that the movie’s release date has been postponed. Industry grapevine is that the film is being postponed due to financial reasons. Ravi has also confirmed in a few recent media interactions that he will reunite with his brother for his 25th film. Content provided by Digital Native.
- 1/30/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodTouted to be India’s first space film, the Shakti Soundar Rajan directorial also stars Nivetha Pethuraj, Ramesh Thilak and Singapore actor Aaron Aziz.Digital NativeAfter being a part of some big commercial and critical successes in the recent past, such as Thani Ourvan, Miruthan and Bogan, Jayam Ravi is ready with his next film Tik Tik Tik. The makers initially announced that the movie would hit the screens on January 26, ahead of the long Republic Day weekend, but just two days before the release they have confirmed that the movie’s release date has been postponed. Industry grapevine is that the film is being postponed due to financial reasons. Jayam Ravi took to Twitter to announce the same and wrote, “#Tiktiktik will not be releasing this Republic Day but we will be announcing a new release date very soon! I thank my fans and well wishers for standing by me as always & request you to continue supporting the film. #tiktiktikcomingsoon” #Tiktiktik will not be releasing this Republic Day but we will be announcing a new release date very soon! I thank my fans and well wishers for standing by me as always & request you to continue supporting the film#tiktiktikcomingsoon — Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) January 24, 2018 Meanwhile, on January 26, Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Nimir, Anushka Shetty’s Bhaagamathie and Vimal’s Mannar Vagaiyara will hit the screens. Tik Tik Tik, promoted as India’s first space film, has been directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan and stars Jayam Ravi and Nivetha Pethuraj in the lead roles. The movie has set the right kind of expectation with the trailer. With a neat screenplay and story, the film is expected to work well at the box office. Interestingly, Tik Tik Tik is the title of a 1981 film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The story is all about an asteroid that hits Ennore in Chennai and India’s Department of Defence realises that another one will hit India in seven days. This could affect millions of lives and destroy the country. The solution decided upon is to take the help of a trained magician who can escape any given situation. The hurdles that this trained artist faces, including the shot in the end that looks a lot similar to the one in The Martian, will form the rest of the story. The film also stars Oru Naal Koothu fame Nivetha Pethuraj, who is trained in jujutsu and kickboxing, Ramesh Thilak and Singapore actor Aaron Aziz will be seen as the main antagonist in the film. Tik Tik Tik also marks the acting debut of Jayam Ravi’s son Aarav. He is all set to play Ravi’s reel son in the film. According to sources, Aarav won’t feature in a blink-and-you-miss kind of a role and, in fact, has a substantial one vis-à-vis his father. The production also reunites director Shakti with his Miruthan composer D Imman and cinematographer S Venkatesh. Content provided by Digital Native.
- 1/25/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
The Run (Lari)
Written and directed by Ahmad Idham
Malaysia, 2013
For most micro budget movies, the mere fact that they could get made can be considered an accomplishment in of itself. Playing at a festival is seen as an added bonus. With limited resources comes the need to get creative in ways that, when everything comes together, can sometimes produce something fresh and new. They don’t have the luxury of spending millions of dollars on sets, actors, stunt choreographers, and special effects. As moviegoers, the one thing that should be avoided as much as possible is to give a small movie a pass simply because it tread rockier waters than studio-mandated tentpole projects. Although it is very tempting to support the little guys, sometimes a spade has to be called a spade. Herein lies the issue with The Run from Malaysian writer-director Ahmad Idham.
The film follows a former...
Written and directed by Ahmad Idham
Malaysia, 2013
For most micro budget movies, the mere fact that they could get made can be considered an accomplishment in of itself. Playing at a festival is seen as an added bonus. With limited resources comes the need to get creative in ways that, when everything comes together, can sometimes produce something fresh and new. They don’t have the luxury of spending millions of dollars on sets, actors, stunt choreographers, and special effects. As moviegoers, the one thing that should be avoided as much as possible is to give a small movie a pass simply because it tread rockier waters than studio-mandated tentpole projects. Although it is very tempting to support the little guys, sometimes a spade has to be called a spade. Herein lies the issue with The Run from Malaysian writer-director Ahmad Idham.
The film follows a former...
- 7/26/2014
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
Fantasia International Film Festival 2014 runs July 17 to August 6. Follow all of our coverage here. Khaliff (Aaron Aziz) has returned to his home village after seven years away with the military. It’s no pleasant homecoming though as he arrives after his father is murdered by a group of thugs and his sister has been kidnapped. What’s an angry young man with elite military training to do? He begins investigating both crimes — a step the local authorities seem unwilling to take — and discovers a world of small town corruption, organized crime and sex slavery. With the help of a peppy cab driver and the woman Khaliff loved and left behind seven years ago he goes looking for his sister with both fists (and feet) flying. It’s never a good sign when you watch an action movie and think to yourself, with no exaggeration, “I could do that.” This is especially the case if you’re a...
- 7/24/2014
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Then baby, let me tell you Malaysian action flick The Run is flattering a whole lot of folks from other parts of Asia. When Khaliff (Aaron Aziz) returns to his native village for his father's funeral, it doesn't take him long to realize that things have changed. The former soldier, however, is not done being surprised. A family friend informs him that his sister is missing and his father was murdered, quickly establishing that the quiet little village he left years ago for his tour of duty has turned into a hot spot of criminal activity. Writer and director Ahmad Idham borrows heavily from other powerhouse nations and one-time leaders of the Asian action cinema scene....
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- 7/24/2014
- Screen Anarchy
The 18th annual Fantasia International Film Festival will be taking place once again in Montreal and the first wave of programming has been announced, revealing an eclectic mix of genre films from around the world:
“Montreal, June 19, 2014 – The 18th annual Fantasia International Film Festival is gearing up to take Montreal by storm with three weeks of inspiration and excitement starting July 17 until August 5, 2014. Our full 2014 lineup of programming and special events will be revealed shortly, but in the meantime, here’s an early First Wave Announcement of several selected highlights and info to whet your appetite.
Unveiling Our 2014 Poster Art: Fantasia Pays Tribute To Three Legendary Figures Of The Fantastic
On May 7 of last year, Ray Harryhausen, filmmaker and stop-motion special effects pioneer, passed away at the age of 92. Mr. Harryhausen created some of the most beloved and innovative fantastic film imagery of all time in such classics as The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad...
“Montreal, June 19, 2014 – The 18th annual Fantasia International Film Festival is gearing up to take Montreal by storm with three weeks of inspiration and excitement starting July 17 until August 5, 2014. Our full 2014 lineup of programming and special events will be revealed shortly, but in the meantime, here’s an early First Wave Announcement of several selected highlights and info to whet your appetite.
Unveiling Our 2014 Poster Art: Fantasia Pays Tribute To Three Legendary Figures Of The Fantastic
On May 7 of last year, Ray Harryhausen, filmmaker and stop-motion special effects pioneer, passed away at the age of 92. Mr. Harryhausen created some of the most beloved and innovative fantastic film imagery of all time in such classics as The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad...
- 6/19/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The grandaddy of all film fests, Fantasia 2014, is set to kick off on July 17th, and we have this year's artwork to share along with the first wave of event and film announcements.
From the Press Release:
The 18th annual Fantasia International Film Festival is gearing up to take Montreal by storm with three weeks of inspiration and excitement starting July 17 until August 5, 2014. Our full 2014 lineup of programming and special events will be revealed shortly, but in the meantime here’s an early First Wave Announcement of several selected highlights and info to whet your appetite.
For this year’s edition and onwards, Fantasia will be returning to the freshly renovated Concordia Hall Cinema as its main base, which now features an even larger screen, new seating, and upgraded projection and sound.
Unveiling Our 2014 Poster Art: Fantasia Pays Tribute To Three Legendary Figures Of The Fantastic
On May 7 of last year,...
From the Press Release:
The 18th annual Fantasia International Film Festival is gearing up to take Montreal by storm with three weeks of inspiration and excitement starting July 17 until August 5, 2014. Our full 2014 lineup of programming and special events will be revealed shortly, but in the meantime here’s an early First Wave Announcement of several selected highlights and info to whet your appetite.
For this year’s edition and onwards, Fantasia will be returning to the freshly renovated Concordia Hall Cinema as its main base, which now features an even larger screen, new seating, and upgraded projection and sound.
Unveiling Our 2014 Poster Art: Fantasia Pays Tribute To Three Legendary Figures Of The Fantastic
On May 7 of last year,...
- 6/19/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
It is that time of the year again in which we start preparing for our favourite film festival in the world. For the unfamiliar, Sound On Sight has delivered some of the best coverage of the Fantasia Film Festival since we first launched back in 2008. In the past we’ve published up to 55 reviews, dozens of features and recorded six podcasts dedicated entirely to the three and a half week long event. So be sure to come visit us again and again throughout the months of July and August, as we will surely be all over the 2014 edition. The 18th annual Fantasia International Film Festival is taking Montreal by storm, starting July 17 until August 5, 2014. They’ve just released their new poster and along with the first wave of films, and as expected, Fantasia’s programmers aren’t disappointing. Here’s the press release. Enjoy!
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- 6/19/2014
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
If there’s one thing Gareth Evans low-to-middle budget Indonesian action flick The Raid has taught us, is always keep an eye out for what the independents are up to on the action movie front. Case in point a teaser poster and trailer for Malaysian crime caper Lari, aka ‘Run’ (starring Aaron Aziz) have just come our way, and while its very early doors on it, we’ll be watching out for more info on this one. Lari teaser trail...
- 2/5/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
Before we all get too excited for right now this will stay very firmly tucked in the rumours box, but if true this could be immense! As one of the most successful Malay films action, it is perhaps no surprise that "Kl Gangster" is set for another instalment; however, it comes as a surprise that the local gangster movie will “most likely” feature the "Ong Bak" star, Tony Jaa. Datuk Yusof Haslam, producer of "Kl Gangster" has recently announced that the next instalment will be a prequel instead, and will mark the return of the original cast such as Aaron Aziz, Adi Putra, Shoffi Jikan, Sheera Iskandar and Zizan. Klg told the story of two brothers who got involved in the seedy world of gangsters. Malek, who learnt his lesson after being betrayed by his own gang started by Shark, soon found himself forced to return to the underworld that he left behind.
- 12/22/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
I like Malaysian cinema. Even when their movies are corny and campy, they’re still entertaining as hell. So it should come as absolutely no surprise that I’m all over director Syamsul Yusof’s upcoming action flick “Kl Gangster”. Sure, it looks a little low budget and the story isn’t anything we haven’t seen before, but the fights look spectacular. And at the end of the day, that’s all that really matters to me. As I’ve said before, when it comes to martial arts movies, I’m extremely easy to please. If case you were wondering, here are some plot details: “Kl Gangster” tells the tale of two brothers who get involved in the world of gangsterism. The older brother Malek (Aaron Aziz) was imprisoned for five years after being betrayed by his own gang which was started by Shark the step brother of the...
- 5/31/2011
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
Syamsul Yusof is becoming Malaysia's king of popcorn movies. Yusof burst on to the scene in 2008 with racing picture Evolusi: Kl Drift, a film that openly pandered to fans of The Fast And The Furious but did it with enough style that it became a huge hit. A less successful unrelated action film followed before he returned to do Evolusi: Kl Drift 2 which was again a huge success. And while he's tucked a horror film between KL2 and the upcoming Kl Gangster it's very clear that action is where Yusof's heart lies.Kl Gangster tells the tale of two brothers who get involved in the world of gangsterism. The older brother Malek (Aaron Aziz) was imprisoned for five years after being betrayed by...
- 5/29/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Malaysian actor/director Syamsul Yusof (‘Evolusi: Kl Drift 2’) is back with a new action flick - Kl Gangster - this time with a story revolving around Kuala Lumpur’s violent gang scene. You should know the drill with Malay movies by now, what they often lack in production values they make up for with sheer enthusiasm and Kl Gangster has plenty of it. Kl opens locally in Cinemas 9 June. Cue the Rock guitar soundtrack and on with the face pounding. Synopsis: "Kl Gangster" tells the tale of two brothers who get involved in the world of gangsterism. The older brother Malek (Aaron Aziz) was imprisoned for five years after being betrayed by his own gang which was started by Shark the step brother of the most influential gangster in Kuala Lumpur, King . Malek who leads a normal life after being released, is pulled back into the world he left behind after all those years.
- 5/28/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
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