Exclusive: Dax Shepard has signed with Wme. This happens as he is preparing to direct and star in the movie version of the TV series CHiPs for Warner Bros. That film goes into production this fall, and Shepard is separately developing a show at Showtime. CHiPs will be the third film directed by Shepard, following 2010's Brother's Justice and 2012's Hit And Run. He had been repped by CAA. Shepard most recently co-starred in the NBC series Parenthood, playing Crosby…...
- 6/18/2015
- Deadline
Summer blockbusters are behind us, and it's time to start preparing for Austin's fall film festivals. Fantastic Fest has released two waves of its programming for the September 20 - 27 festival, the Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival (aGLIFF) has announced four of the 96 films to screen October 3-7, and Lights. Camera. Help. has announced the schedule for the annual nonprofit film festival to be held September 12-14. The 2012 Austin Film Festival (October 18-25) should be announcing their first round of films soon.
Austin Film Society presents Avant Cinema 5.5: Two by H.P. Lovecraft on Wednesday August 29, 7 pm, at the Afs Screening Room at Austin Studios. Two films created by the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society using the self-described "Mythoscope" process of mixing vintage and modern filmmaking techniques will be featured, including Sean Branney's The Whisperer in Darkness and The Call of Cthulhu. The Whisperer in Darkness is based on...
Austin Film Society presents Avant Cinema 5.5: Two by H.P. Lovecraft on Wednesday August 29, 7 pm, at the Afs Screening Room at Austin Studios. Two films created by the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society using the self-described "Mythoscope" process of mixing vintage and modern filmmaking techniques will be featured, including Sean Branney's The Whisperer in Darkness and The Call of Cthulhu. The Whisperer in Darkness is based on...
- 8/24/2012
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
Escaping one's past is not an easy task, especially in the film industry. Many actors, writers and directors find themselves pigeonholed into a specific genre from which escape appears impossible. Others are stuck with moviegoers' preconceived negative expectations of their movies. For example, I've been flabbergasted by the relentless bashing of Uwe Boll (Rampage, Attack on Darfur).
Actor/filmmaker Dax Shepard is another actor/filmmaker who suffers from the same stereotyping as Boll. Despite his success in the television series Parenthood, it doesn't help that Shepard got his start as Ashton Kutcher's stooge in the MTV hidden-camera show Punk'd, along with roles in Let's Go to Prison and Without a Paddle.
Shepard received little critical acclaim for his directorial debut: the 2010 mockumentary Brother's Justice, in which he pretends to change genres from comedy to martial-arts action films. Expectations for his latest project, the road-chase movie Hit and Run -- which Shepard wrote,...
Actor/filmmaker Dax Shepard is another actor/filmmaker who suffers from the same stereotyping as Boll. Despite his success in the television series Parenthood, it doesn't help that Shepard got his start as Ashton Kutcher's stooge in the MTV hidden-camera show Punk'd, along with roles in Let's Go to Prison and Without a Paddle.
Shepard received little critical acclaim for his directorial debut: the 2010 mockumentary Brother's Justice, in which he pretends to change genres from comedy to martial-arts action films. Expectations for his latest project, the road-chase movie Hit and Run -- which Shepard wrote,...
- 8/22/2012
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
If the Academy Awards handed out those plastic trophies so popular at elementary school sports banquets, where the clumsy but well-intentioned kids are encouraged to come back and try again next year, "Hit and Run" and its writer, star and co-director Dax Shepard would be picking out tuxedos. His second feature as a triple-threat (following 2010's little-seen "Brother's Justice") certainly can't be faulted for trying, as Shepard daringly shoots for outrageous humor that intelligently flirts with political incorrectness while simultaneously attempting to revive great car-chase movies in the vein of "Dirty...
- 8/21/2012
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
What might seem like one of the most unlikely celebrity couples in Hollywood came to be when when Dax Shepard and Kristin Bell met at the birthday party of a mutual friend and while they've only been seen on screen once before in Bell's 2010 romantic comedy When in Rome , they've quickly grown into quite a cute couple, as one can see by watching Hit and Run , the second movie written and co-directed by Shepard after the indie Brother's Justice . In the movie, Shepard plays a former bank robber entered into the witness protection program under the name "Charles Bronson" now living in a small California town with his girlfriend Annie, who knows nothing about his past. When she manages to score an interview in Los Angeles for her dream job, he agrees to drive her down...
- 8/17/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Dax Shepard and David Palmer, the same duo behind the 2010 comedy Brother's Justice, are back with Hit and Run. This time Shepard, who writes and co-drects with Palmer, has brought his real-life partner, Kristen Bell, along for the ride. The action comedy from Open Road features the Bell and Shepard playing a couple on the run from some some shady characters including a ridiculous looking Bradley Cooper. Shepard plays Charlie Bronson, a former getaway driver forced into witness relocation after a heist gone wrong. In his new life he meets and falls in love with Bell but doesn't tell her about his history of violence - sorry - crime. And cue the return of his former gang, led by the dread-ed Cooper, looking for their stolen loot. We've already had our first look atHit and Run but now they've released a red band trailer for the R-rated comedy. (Nsfw) Wow.
- 6/27/2012
- cinemablend.com
Today we have a trailer for the upcoming "Hit and Run" action comedy, starring Dax Shepard, Bradley Cooper, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael Rosenbaum, Beau Bridges, David Koechner and Tom Arnold. Check it out below. Plot: Former getaway driver Charlie Bronson (Shepard) jeopardizes his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend (Bell) get to Los Angeles. The feds (Arnold) and Charlie's former gang (Cooper) chase them on the road. The new movie is written by Shepard, and co-directed by Shepard and David Palmer. Two years ago, the duo also directed "Brother's Justice" which has a 0% fresh rating on RottenTomatoes. Open Road Films will release "Hit and Run" in theaters on August 24th. Trailer:...
- 5/16/2012
- WorstPreviews.com
Well Go USA announced recently that their upcoming release "Brother's Justice" is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on July 12th. The film is the latest film from "Employee of the Month" director Dax Shepard and boasts an all-star cast that includes Shepard, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Jon Favreau and Tom Arnold.Press Release: Dax Shepard (Employee of the Month, TV’s “Parenthood”) enlists an all-star...
- 6/18/2011
- by Anthony T
Though he doesn't appear in Dax Shepard's filmmaking mockumentary Brother's Justice -- which follows Shepard (as himself) and producing partner Nate Tuck on a years-long quest to make a martial arts action movie entitled, yes, Brother's Justice -- Chuck Norris figured prominently in the genesis of the project. "Originally I envisioned fighting Chuck Norris in the third act," Shepard explained to Movieline via telephone. "That was our full goal, that I would fight him at the end of the movie."...
- 5/10/2011
- Movieline
We have been waiting desperately for Dax Shepard to finally get a starring role in a big budget action flick.
Why hasn't Hollywood called him? Haven't they seen "Parenthood?" He has dramatic chops!
Shepard has been wondering the same thing. Frustrated by being pigeonholed as a comedian, he decided to take matters into his own hands.
He wrote his own movie, "Brother's Justice," with the goal of reinventing himself as a martial arts star. All he needs is the funding, a director and a cast.
But he's having a few problems.
No one likes his pitch, no one wants to give him the money, and no one believes he can actually become a martial arts star. But Shepard won't give up, and he's chronicled his painful artistic struggle in a documentary called (naturally) "Brother's Justice."
After seeing this trailer, and we suspect the world will start seeing Shepard in a whole new way.
Why hasn't Hollywood called him? Haven't they seen "Parenthood?" He has dramatic chops!
Shepard has been wondering the same thing. Frustrated by being pigeonholed as a comedian, he decided to take matters into his own hands.
He wrote his own movie, "Brother's Justice," with the goal of reinventing himself as a martial arts star. All he needs is the funding, a director and a cast.
But he's having a few problems.
No one likes his pitch, no one wants to give him the money, and no one believes he can actually become a martial arts star. But Shepard won't give up, and he's chronicled his painful artistic struggle in a documentary called (naturally) "Brother's Justice."
After seeing this trailer, and we suspect the world will start seeing Shepard in a whole new way.
- 4/25/2011
- by Elisabeth Rappe
- NextMovie
An official trailer for Dax Shepard's under-the-radar mockumentary Brother's Justice has surfaced today. In it, the Idiocracy actor decides to drop his comedy career in favor of becoming a martial arts star. The only problem is that he needs to learn karate -- oh, and secure some A-list funding for his dream project. Cue the fuzzy dissolve to a Punk'd reunion.
- 4/25/2011
- Movieline
Filed under: Video, Tribeca Film Festival
In 'Brother's Justice,' Dax Shepard pitches a new karate action flick -- and things do not go as planned.
'Brother's Justice,' a mockumentary directed by Shepard and his friend David Palmer, is the story of Shepard's attempt to reinvent his career, abandoning comedy in pursuit of his true dream: to become an internationally renowned martial arts star.
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In 'Brother's Justice,' Dax Shepard pitches a new karate action flick -- and things do not go as planned.
'Brother's Justice,' a mockumentary directed by Shepard and his friend David Palmer, is the story of Shepard's attempt to reinvent his career, abandoning comedy in pursuit of his true dream: to become an internationally renowned martial arts star.
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- 4/21/2011
- by Gabrielle Dunn
- Moviefone
In preparation for the launch of the mockumentary Brother's Justice on video on demand (VOD) this week via Tribeca Film (in partnership with American Express®), we sat down with a raucous foursome in La last month: stars Dax Shepard (also a co-director) and Tom Arnold, co-director David Palmer, and producer Nate Tuck. In case it's not totally clear in the emoticon-free exchange below, these guys really get a kick out of each other. They riffed off one another as only good friends can, and the fast and funny (it only took five minutes!) back-and-forth should be incentive enough to to check out their hilariously satirical send-up of La and the movie biz. Before we go any further, here's a bit about the film: In an attempt to reinvent his career, actor Dax Shepard makes the rash decision to abandon comedy in pursuit of his true dream: to become an internationally...
- 4/18/2011
- TribecaFilm.com
The Tribeca Film Festival will simultaneously share several of its 2011 premiere titles on video-on-demand, including The Bang Bang Club, The Bleeding House, Last Night (pictured) and Neds on April 20 (available through June 23). Other festival films will also be available on VOD, including Dax Shepard's Brother's Justice and Zach Braff starrer The High Cost of Living. Tribeca Enterprises's Geoff Gilmore says: “We are excited to be able to present a spectrum of specialty films that will simultaneously premiere at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival and on demand in over 40 million homes, giving those not at the Festival in NY a chance to enjoy these quality films.” Details on the films below. Tribeca Film’s initial VOD offerings feature notable stars such as ...
- 3/29/2011
- Thompson on Hollywood
In addition to appearing for the red carpet premiere of Brother's Justice at this year's Austin Film Festival, the lead stars and filmmakers sat down with media while they were in town. I enjoyed a pleasant and humorous conversation with lead actor and director Dax Shepard, as well as cinematographer/director David Palmer and producer/actor Nate Tuck, pictured above.
Brother's Justice (Jette's review) is best described as a mockumentary with Shepard aspiring to become an international martial-arts star. Check out what the filmmaking trio had to say about Brother's Justice as well as their thoughts on Austin actors and filmmakers, including the Wilson and Duplass brothers.
Dax, this isn't your first time in Austin. Can you talk about some of your prior experiences here?
Dax Shepard: In 2004, I shot Idiocracy here so I lived in Austin for three months. It is to date my favorite location, including New Zealand,...
Brother's Justice (Jette's review) is best described as a mockumentary with Shepard aspiring to become an international martial-arts star. Check out what the filmmaking trio had to say about Brother's Justice as well as their thoughts on Austin actors and filmmakers, including the Wilson and Duplass brothers.
Dax, this isn't your first time in Austin. Can you talk about some of your prior experiences here?
Dax Shepard: In 2004, I shot Idiocracy here so I lived in Austin for three months. It is to date my favorite location, including New Zealand,...
- 11/9/2010
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
On Saturday October 23rd, Dax Shepard came to Austin, TX, with his latest film Brother's Justice for the Austin Film Festival 2010. Dax not only stars in the film but he also makes his directorial debut, splitting the duty with co-director David Palmer. With the help of his buddy, producer Nate Tuck, and motivated by Box Office statistics, actor Dax Shepard has made a decision to leave comedy to pursue his dream of becoming an international Martial Arts action star. Lacking any formal training, with no funding for his blockbuster script and facing rejection at every turn, Shepard shows that there is no obstacle too great for an iron will. Pulling Hollywood buddies into the mix, Shepard does not take ‘no’ for an answer, and gets banned from televised awards shows in the process. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dax Shepard the next morning to talk about Brother's Justice,...
- 11/5/2010
- by Dave Campbell
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
Writer/director Dax Shepard, cinematographer/director David Palmer and producer Nate Tuck were on the red carpet for the premiere of Brother's Justice at Aff 2010. The trio were also the stars of this mockumentary about Shepard's efforts to delve into the martial arts genre, although Palmer is most often behind the camera as "the camera guy." It's the natural relationship between Shepard and Tuck as they try to enlist more people in their project that I enjoyed the most. Check back soon for my interview with Shepard, Palmer and Tuck.
Here are more photos from the event, including the cast and crew of the short film The Legend of El Limbo, which preceded Brother's Justice. First up is star Dax Shepard.
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Here are more photos from the event, including the cast and crew of the short film The Legend of El Limbo, which preceded Brother's Justice. First up is star Dax Shepard.
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- 11/3/2010
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
Filed under: Reviews, Cinematical, Festivals
When you think of actor Dax Shepard, you might remember him in 'Idiocracy,' 'When in Rome,' 'Baby Mama' or more recently, the TV show 'Parenthood.' He plays comic roles, sometimes as a humorously not-so-bright guy. You don't think "action hero" or "martial-arts star." But in the movie 'Brother's Justice,' co-directed by Shepard and David Palmer, Shepard wants to change that perception. He's ready to be the next Bruce Willis or Jet Li, if only someone will give him the chance.
The movie is shot documentary style, with the cast all playing themselves. Shepard and his old friend, producer Nate Tuck, decide they want to make a movie Dax has thought up called 'Brother's Justice,' an action film in which Dax plays the hero. They approach a number of people to enlist in their project: Dax's agent,...
When you think of actor Dax Shepard, you might remember him in 'Idiocracy,' 'When in Rome,' 'Baby Mama' or more recently, the TV show 'Parenthood.' He plays comic roles, sometimes as a humorously not-so-bright guy. You don't think "action hero" or "martial-arts star." But in the movie 'Brother's Justice,' co-directed by Shepard and David Palmer, Shepard wants to change that perception. He's ready to be the next Bruce Willis or Jet Li, if only someone will give him the chance.
The movie is shot documentary style, with the cast all playing themselves. Shepard and his old friend, producer Nate Tuck, decide they want to make a movie Dax has thought up called 'Brother's Justice,' an action film in which Dax plays the hero. They approach a number of people to enlist in their project: Dax's agent,...
- 10/28/2010
- by Jette Kernion
- Cinematical
Dax Shepard as a wannabe action star in Brother's Justice
Here's the just released online trailer for the mockumentary Brother's Justice. The basic premise: Dax Shephard's character is trying to become an action star despite having no formal martial arts training – or physical aptitude. He is going around Hollywood pitching an insane idea for a movie about two vigilante brothers – the Brother's Justice of the title. This setup allows for a lot of celebrity cameos, and you'll see Tom Arnold, Jon Favreau, Ashton Kutcher, and Bradley Cooper all popping up in this trailer.
The whole thing is only two minutes long, but the section we'd like to discuss starts at roughly the one minute mark.
Warning, there's a lot of cussing in this trailer, so possibly Nsfw.
So, here's the question we've been debating around the AfterElton break room: Is Dax Shepard's "fag fighting" the functional equivalent to Vince Vaughn...
Here's the just released online trailer for the mockumentary Brother's Justice. The basic premise: Dax Shephard's character is trying to become an action star despite having no formal martial arts training – or physical aptitude. He is going around Hollywood pitching an insane idea for a movie about two vigilante brothers – the Brother's Justice of the title. This setup allows for a lot of celebrity cameos, and you'll see Tom Arnold, Jon Favreau, Ashton Kutcher, and Bradley Cooper all popping up in this trailer.
The whole thing is only two minutes long, but the section we'd like to discuss starts at roughly the one minute mark.
Warning, there's a lot of cussing in this trailer, so possibly Nsfw.
So, here's the question we've been debating around the AfterElton break room: Is Dax Shepard's "fag fighting" the functional equivalent to Vince Vaughn...
- 10/27/2010
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
Dax Shepard is one of those actors that everyone recognizes when they see him on screen, but is never quite sure where you remember him from. His new movie, Brother's Justice, might change that. I say might, because it seems highly unlikely it will get main stream attention, but it still looks damn funny.
Dax writes and directs this film, which is about Dax trying to make an awful action movie. It boasts an amazing comedic cast, which consists of Tom Arnold, Bradley Cooper, and Jon Favreau, just to name a few.
Dax writes and directs this film, which is about Dax trying to make an awful action movie. It boasts an amazing comedic cast, which consists of Tom Arnold, Bradley Cooper, and Jon Favreau, just to name a few.
- 10/27/2010
- by Josh Baldwin
- GetTheBigPicture.net
Dax Shepard is directing "Brother's Justice" which stars himself as a comedy actor pursuing his dream to become an internationally renowned martial arts star. A trailer for the movie has been debuted, following Dax who is shopping around his idea for his starring vehicle, exploiting every relationship he has along the way.
However, not only he is not internationally renowned, but also Dax doesn't have any formal martial arts training. Consequently, what he claims to be his best idea only raises doubts among filmmakers like Jon Favreau and Tom Arnold.
Starring also Bradley Cooper and Ashton Kutcher among others, "Brother's Justice" was premiered at the Austin Film Festival a week ago and is currently being shopped for distribution. David Palmer co-directs the comedy while Dax Shepard writes the script.
However, not only he is not internationally renowned, but also Dax doesn't have any formal martial arts training. Consequently, what he claims to be his best idea only raises doubts among filmmakers like Jon Favreau and Tom Arnold.
Starring also Bradley Cooper and Ashton Kutcher among others, "Brother's Justice" was premiered at the Austin Film Festival a week ago and is currently being shopped for distribution. David Palmer co-directs the comedy while Dax Shepard writes the script.
- 10/27/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Dax Shepherd, who got his start on "Punk'd" and went on to star in "Idiocracy" and "Zathura," has reached out to his Hollywood friends (Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Arnold) to appear in his "Brother's Justice" comedy. We now have a trailer for the movie. Check it out below. Plot: Motivated by box office statistics, Shepard has made a decision to leave comedy to pursue his dream of becoming an international martial arts action star. "Brother's Justice" is written and co-directed by Shepard, and is currently being shown at film festivals. It has yet to acquire a distributor or set a release date. Trailer: If you cannot see the player, click here.
- 10/27/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
Co- producer Craig Bentley and director/co-producer Kevin Tostado took a break in the Driskill Bar before hitting Sunday afternoon panels at Austin Film Festival. That's pretty serious dedication to the game that is the subject of their documentary Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story. This film portrays the well-loved classic board game that is a worldwide cultural phenomenon. We also see vignettes of several players who compete for the title of Monopoly World Champion, including past winners and new underdogs.
Had I not been preparing for an interview with Dax Shepard and his fellow filmmakers from the movie Brother's Justice, I would have asked to join Bentley and Tostado for a quick lesson in auctioning property. Read what I thought about Under the Boardwalk in my review. Here's a clue, though -- after watching, I'm eyeing the "Star Trek: Continuum" Monopoly on Amazon.com now. Remember, the movie plays...
Had I not been preparing for an interview with Dax Shepard and his fellow filmmakers from the movie Brother's Justice, I would have asked to join Bentley and Tostado for a quick lesson in auctioning property. Read what I thought about Under the Boardwalk in my review. Here's a clue, though -- after watching, I'm eyeing the "Star Trek: Continuum" Monopoly on Amazon.com now. Remember, the movie plays...
- 10/26/2010
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
Yeah, so this is happening. Here's the first trailer for a wacky new comedy with Dax Shepard called Brother's Justice, which "follows actor Dax Shepard as he tries to radically change the direction of his career. Known as a comedian, Dax is met with strong opposition while trying to secure financing for his martial arts film. With maniacal conviction, he takes a bizarre path that becomes increasingly nonsensical and destructive, exploiting every relationship he has along the way."
If you're a fan of Dax Shepard, and you think he's funny, then this is a movie I'm sure you'll get a kick out of. This movie just seems like it was made for anyone who's been following Shepard's carrer. It looks like it could be funny, but I don't think I would pay to see it.
Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think.
If you're a fan of Dax Shepard, and you think he's funny, then this is a movie I'm sure you'll get a kick out of. This movie just seems like it was made for anyone who's been following Shepard's carrer. It looks like it could be funny, but I don't think I would pay to see it.
Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think.
- 10/26/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
So Dax Shepherd has directed his first feature-length comedy, "Brother's Justice," and after recently unspooling at the Austin Film Festival he's drawn the big guns, sending the trailer over to Deadline to try and help land some distribution for the film. The wacky premise has the cast playing versions of themselves as Dax decides to leave comedy and become a mixed martial arts star. The catch? He has no training! Let the hilarity ensue. Honestly, we barely smirked though this thing as everyone strains for laughs. You know you're scrambling for comedy when Tom Arnold is one of the featured…...
- 10/26/2010
- The Playlist
Wow... this looks crazy! Deadline has debuted the trailer for a film called Brother's Justice that wasn't on my radar until just now. It's an indie comedy starring Dax Shepard as himself, a comedic actor who wants to reinvent himself by becoming an internationally renowned martial arts star, except that not only is he not internationally renowned, but he doesn't have any formal martial arts training. So... this is kind of a big riff on Joaquin Phoenix's I'm Still Here in a way, where he tries to do something he's not good at. There's a Lot of cameo appearances and it doesn't look half bad. Watch the trailer below and let us know what you think! Watch the trailer for David Palmer and Dax Shepard's Brother's Justice: Motivated by Box Office statistics, actor Dax Shepard (Idiocracy), with the help of his buddy Nate, makes the decision to...
- 10/26/2010
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Dax Shepard has slipped Deadline a trailer for his directorial Brother's Justice, which premiered at the Austin Film Festival a week ago and is currently being shopped for distribution. The premise: Shepard, a comedy star, wants to reinvent himself as an internationally renowned martial arts star, except that not only is he not internationally renowned, he doesn't even have any formal martial arts training. Can't put my finger on why, but this guy has always cracked me up in films like Mike Judge's Idiocracy. Shepard co-directed Brother's Justice with David Palmer. The inept martial artist formula launched Danny McBride in The Foot Fist Way, so maybe Dax is onto something.
- 10/26/2010
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Filed under: Movie Photos, Cinematical
If the above image looks like it would be from the spoof poster for a bad action movie - a la 'Who Dat Ninja?' and the other fake posters hanging on the walls of Tracy Jordan's dressing room in '30 Rock' - there's a reason for that, and it's pretty simple: that's pretty much what it is. 'Brother's Justice' is the first film from Dax Shepard's newly-formed production company Primate Pictures and, surprise surprise, it's about an actor's misguided attempts to become an action star. Check out the official plot synopsis:
"In 'Brother's Justice,' Dax makes the rash decision to reinvent his career and abandon comedy in pursuit of his true dream: to become an internationally-renown martial arts star. Without any formal martial arts training, nor adequate funding for his 'blockbuster' action movie script, Dax enlists the help...
If the above image looks like it would be from the spoof poster for a bad action movie - a la 'Who Dat Ninja?' and the other fake posters hanging on the walls of Tracy Jordan's dressing room in '30 Rock' - there's a reason for that, and it's pretty simple: that's pretty much what it is. 'Brother's Justice' is the first film from Dax Shepard's newly-formed production company Primate Pictures and, surprise surprise, it's about an actor's misguided attempts to become an action star. Check out the official plot synopsis:
"In 'Brother's Justice,' Dax makes the rash decision to reinvent his career and abandon comedy in pursuit of his true dream: to become an internationally-renown martial arts star. Without any formal martial arts training, nor adequate funding for his 'blockbuster' action movie script, Dax enlists the help...
- 10/22/2010
- by Peter Hall
- Cinematical
TV prankster-turned-actor Dax Shepard has teamed up with his "Punk'd" mentor Ashton Kutcher for his directorial debut. The "When in Rome" star has stepped behind the camera to make mockumentary "Brother's Justice", which chronicles his own desperate attempts to become a martial arts star.
The movie features Kutcher and Shepard's pals Tom Arnold and Bradley Cooper. The plot summary reads, "Together, they fight to realize Dax's true passion while facing rejection at every turn. With maniacal conviction, Dax journeys on a bizarre path that becomes increasingly nonsensical and destructive, all at the expense and exploitation of his personal and professional relationships."
"Brother's Justice" will be screened as part of this weekend's (October 22 - 24) Hollywood Film Festival in Los Angeles.
The movie features Kutcher and Shepard's pals Tom Arnold and Bradley Cooper. The plot summary reads, "Together, they fight to realize Dax's true passion while facing rejection at every turn. With maniacal conviction, Dax journeys on a bizarre path that becomes increasingly nonsensical and destructive, all at the expense and exploitation of his personal and professional relationships."
"Brother's Justice" will be screened as part of this weekend's (October 22 - 24) Hollywood Film Festival in Los Angeles.
- 10/22/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
TV prankster-turned-actor Dax Shepard has teamed up with his Punk'd mentor Ashton Kutcher for his directorial debut.
The When in Rome star has stepped behind the camera to make mockumentary Brother's Justice, which chronicles his own desperate attempts to become a martial arts star.
The movie features Kutcher and Shepard's pals Tom Arnold and Bradley Cooper.
The plot summary reads, "Together, they fight to realise Dax's true passion while facing rejection at every turn. With maniacal conviction, Dax journeys on a bizarre path that becomes increasingly nonsensical and destructive, all at the expense and exploitation of his personal and professional relationships."
Brother's Justice will be screened as part of this weekend's (22-24Oct10) Hollywood Film Festival in Los Angeles.
The When in Rome star has stepped behind the camera to make mockumentary Brother's Justice, which chronicles his own desperate attempts to become a martial arts star.
The movie features Kutcher and Shepard's pals Tom Arnold and Bradley Cooper.
The plot summary reads, "Together, they fight to realise Dax's true passion while facing rejection at every turn. With maniacal conviction, Dax journeys on a bizarre path that becomes increasingly nonsensical and destructive, all at the expense and exploitation of his personal and professional relationships."
Brother's Justice will be screened as part of this weekend's (22-24Oct10) Hollywood Film Festival in Los Angeles.
- 10/21/2010
- WENN
Always one of the most enjoyable events of the year, the 17th Austin Film Festival is gearing up to kick-off next month.
The annual event takes place from October 21-28 in Austin, Texas with movies such as Natalie Portman's "Black Swan" on the docket.
With other films set to screen including "Meek's Cutoff," "127 Hours," and "Fair Game," the full lineup is as follows:
Marquee Screenings
"127 Hours" – Danny Boyle (Writer/Director), Simon Beaufoy (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Black Swan" – Darren Aronofsky (Director), Andres Heinz (Writer), John McLaughlin (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Peep World" – Barry W. Blaustein (Director), Peter Himmelstein (Writer) – (U.S. Premiere)
"Bloodworth" – Shane Dax Taylor (Director), W. Earl Brown (Writer) – (World Premiere)
"Blue Valentine" – Derek Cianfrance (Writer/Director), Joey Curtis (Writer), Camille DeLavigne (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Exporting Raymond" – Phil Rosenthal (Director) – (World Premiere)
"Fair Game" – Doug Liman (Director), Jez & John-Henry Butterworth (Writers) – (Regional Premiere)
"High School" – John Stalberg (Writer/Director...
The annual event takes place from October 21-28 in Austin, Texas with movies such as Natalie Portman's "Black Swan" on the docket.
With other films set to screen including "Meek's Cutoff," "127 Hours," and "Fair Game," the full lineup is as follows:
Marquee Screenings
"127 Hours" – Danny Boyle (Writer/Director), Simon Beaufoy (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Black Swan" – Darren Aronofsky (Director), Andres Heinz (Writer), John McLaughlin (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Peep World" – Barry W. Blaustein (Director), Peter Himmelstein (Writer) – (U.S. Premiere)
"Bloodworth" – Shane Dax Taylor (Director), W. Earl Brown (Writer) – (World Premiere)
"Blue Valentine" – Derek Cianfrance (Writer/Director), Joey Curtis (Writer), Camille DeLavigne (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Exporting Raymond" – Phil Rosenthal (Director) – (World Premiere)
"Fair Game" – Doug Liman (Director), Jez & John-Henry Butterworth (Writers) – (Regional Premiere)
"High School" – John Stalberg (Writer/Director...
- 9/21/2010
- GossipCenter
The Austin Film Festival has unveiled the program for its 17th edition, which runs October 21-28.
"Black Swan," "127 Hours," "Peep World," "Meek's Cutoff," "Conviction," "Brother's Justice," "Fair Game," and many more, including 23 U.S. and world premieres and a handful of locally-made projects, will screen at the fest. The opening, centerpiece and closing night films have not yet been announced.
Festival line-up is below:
Marquee Screenings
"127 Hours" – Danny Boyle (Writer/Director), Simon Beaufoy (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Black Swan" – Darren Aronofsky (Director), Andres Heinz (Writer), John McLaughlin (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Peep World" – Barry W. Blaustein (Director), Peter Himmelstein (Writer) – (U.S. Premiere)
"Bloodworth" – Shane Dax Taylor (Director), W. Earl Brown (Writer) – (World Premiere)
"Blue Valentine" – Derek Cianfrance (Writer/Director), Joey Curtis (Writer), Camille DeLavigne (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Exporting Raymond" – Phil Rosenthal (Director) – (World Premiere)
"Fair Game" – Doug Liman (Director), Jez & John-Henry Butterworth (Writers) – (Regional Premiere)
"High School" – John Stalberg (Writer/Director...
"Black Swan," "127 Hours," "Peep World," "Meek's Cutoff," "Conviction," "Brother's Justice," "Fair Game," and many more, including 23 U.S. and world premieres and a handful of locally-made projects, will screen at the fest. The opening, centerpiece and closing night films have not yet been announced.
Festival line-up is below:
Marquee Screenings
"127 Hours" – Danny Boyle (Writer/Director), Simon Beaufoy (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Black Swan" – Darren Aronofsky (Director), Andres Heinz (Writer), John McLaughlin (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Peep World" – Barry W. Blaustein (Director), Peter Himmelstein (Writer) – (U.S. Premiere)
"Bloodworth" – Shane Dax Taylor (Director), W. Earl Brown (Writer) – (World Premiere)
"Blue Valentine" – Derek Cianfrance (Writer/Director), Joey Curtis (Writer), Camille DeLavigne (Writer) – (Regional Premiere)
"Exporting Raymond" – Phil Rosenthal (Director) – (World Premiere)
"Fair Game" – Doug Liman (Director), Jez & John-Henry Butterworth (Writers) – (Regional Premiere)
"High School" – John Stalberg (Writer/Director...
- 9/21/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Austin Film Festival has just announced the first films in its lineup for the October festival and conference, and several are from Austin and Texas filmmakers. The "Early 10" also includes some movies from Hollywood filmmakers and actors.
Fair Game, directed by Doug Liman (Mr. and Mrs. Smith), will have its regional premiere at the fest. The action thriller based on Valerie Plame's autobiography stars Sean Penn and Naomi Watts ... and also San Antonio native Bruce McGill, who was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame this year. Actor Dax Shepard (who was in the Austin-shot comedy Idiocracy) makes his feature filmmaking debut as the writer and co-director of Brother's Justice, in which he plays an actor named Dax who decides to become a martial-arts action star.
Texas-connected films include Rainbows End, I Didn't Come Here to Die and Dig, all of which are having their world premieres at Aff this year.
Fair Game, directed by Doug Liman (Mr. and Mrs. Smith), will have its regional premiere at the fest. The action thriller based on Valerie Plame's autobiography stars Sean Penn and Naomi Watts ... and also San Antonio native Bruce McGill, who was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame this year. Actor Dax Shepard (who was in the Austin-shot comedy Idiocracy) makes his feature filmmaking debut as the writer and co-director of Brother's Justice, in which he plays an actor named Dax who decides to become a martial-arts action star.
Texas-connected films include Rainbows End, I Didn't Come Here to Die and Dig, all of which are having their world premieres at Aff this year.
- 8/25/2010
- by Jette Kernion
- Slackerwood
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