Author: John M Jerva

John M Jerva is the owner and editor-in-chief of Action-Flix.com. He likes movies that explode, shoot, kick and punch and most importantly, he likes movies that do all the above!
NEWS

Mel Gibson Serves Up an Update on the Long In Development LETHAL WEAPON 5!

A while back, Mel Gibson made a lot of Lethal Weapon fans happy when he announced that he would be taking up the mantle and make a fifth film even after prolific franchise director Richard Donner passed. Gibson stated that he would not only return as the iconic Martin Riggs along with Danny Glover’s Roger Murtaugh but that he would also helm the pic as … Continue reading Mel Gibson Serves Up an Update on the Long In Development LETHAL WEAPON 5!

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NEWS

Open Road Films Hits the Target and Acquires U.S. Rights to the Gerard Butler Action Pic KANDAHAR

To say that Gerard Butler’s last outing Last Seen Alive was underwhelming would be quite the understatement. The film was a mediocre telling of a kidnapping with Butler ambling around for most of the screen time before turning into Rambo for the finale. I wasn’t satisfied with the film in the slightest so hopefully Butler, whom I love as an action star, will return to … Continue reading Open Road Films Hits the Target and Acquires U.S. Rights to the Gerard Butler Action Pic KANDAHAR

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NEWS

Alain Moussi Set to Star in KING OF KILLERS Prequel Series Based on the Upcoming Film & Graphic Novel!

The movie hasn’t even been released yet but that’s not stopping the fact that a prequel series to the upcoming actioner King of Killers has already been greenlit. The film which hails from Underworld co-creator Kevin Grevioux stars martial arts action star Alain Moussi (the Kickboxer reboot franchise) as well as genre favorite Frank Grillo. The series will be a prequel to the events of … Continue reading Alain Moussi Set to Star in KING OF KILLERS Prequel Series Based on the Upcoming Film & Graphic Novel!

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TRAILERS

BORN TO FLY: It’s TOP GUN China Style with the Extended Trailer for the Aerial Action Extravaganza

With the immense success of Top Gun Maverick, it was only a matter of time until imitation films come out of the woodwork. We even have Top Gunner (really?) from the fine folks over at The Asylum who pride themselves at seeing if they can get sued. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and now China is getting into the Mach 10 … Continue reading BORN TO FLY: It’s TOP GUN China Style with the Extended Trailer for the Aerial Action Extravaganza

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EVENTS, HOME RELEASES

In-Person Book Signing: SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME at Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank this Saturday!

Filmmaker Sheldon Lettich, best known for his films starring JCVD like Lionheart, and Double Impact as well working with other iconic action stars such as Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren is the subject of a new book titled SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME from author and journalist Correy Dana. The book traces the storied filmmaker’s life and movies that have put him in … Continue reading In-Person Book Signing: SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME at Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank this Saturday!

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HOME RELEASES

RIVALS: The Loyalty of Sago Astar – Deluxe Issue #1 Featuring Gary Daniels is Now Available!

If you ask me, you can never get enough of action star Gary Daniels and with his latest film Bring Him Back Dead now available on DVD and Digital, we’ve got some exciting news about the ambitious, crowd pleasing comic book that he’s featured in. RIVALS: The Loyalty of Sago Astar – Deluxe Issue #1 is now available! The comic book, from the creative mind … Continue reading RIVALS: The Loyalty of Sago Astar – Deluxe Issue #1 Featuring Gary Daniels is Now Available!

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NEWS

BATTLE FOR SAIPAN: Saban Films Acquires the New WWII Actioner Starring Casper Van Dien, Louis Mandylor & Jeff Fahey for a November Release!

It’s actually quite funny because I just literally talked about this film in my upcoming interview with writer/producer Chad Law, but Saban Films has just announced at the TIFF that they have acquired the new WWII action film Battle for Saipan which hails from director Brandon Slagle. The movie, which is being described as a full-on war epic with blistering hand to hand fight action, … Continue reading BATTLE FOR SAIPAN: Saban Films Acquires the New WWII Actioner Starring Casper Van Dien, Louis Mandylor & Jeff Fahey for a November Release!

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TRAILERS

It’s Justice By Any Means in the New Action-Thriller DETECTIVE KNIGHT: ROGUE Starring Bruce Willis!

We have a new trailer for another one of action icon Bruce Willis’ final film appearances as Lionsgate has unveiled a new trailer for the thriller Detective Knight: Rogue. Also starring Locklyn Munroe, watch the new trailer below! HE GETS JUSTICE BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Bruce Willis stars as veteran Detective James Knight, dedicated to navigating the demanding streets of Los Angeles, in this thrilling … Continue reading It’s Justice By Any Means in the New Action-Thriller DETECTIVE KNIGHT: ROGUE Starring Bruce Willis!

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NEWS

There’s No Room for Amateurs as The CW is Ready to Unleash the PROFESSIONALS in October!

This series has been kicking around for a few years now and I even did a post for it when I went on to my new platform back in 2018. The show is called Professionals and it stars Tom Welling, who is best known for Smallville as well as Brendan Fraser who is certainly having a career resurgence as of late. The series was even … Continue reading There’s No Room for Amateurs as The CW is Ready to Unleash the PROFESSIONALS in October!

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NEWS

David Harbour is One Kris Kringle Not to Mess With as New Key Art Debuts for Holiday Laced Action-Thriller VIOLENT NIGHT!

Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Invasion USA, I Come in Peace AKA Dark Angel. These are just some of the classic action movies that also happen to take place during Christmas. Although, technically not holiday movies when they were made, they have since become Yuletide traditions for genre fans everywhere as violent and high octane alternatives to Rudolph and Frosty. Well, get ready to add another … Continue reading David Harbour is One Kris Kringle Not to Mess With as New Key Art Debuts for Holiday Laced Action-Thriller VIOLENT NIGHT!

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CONTESTS, HOME RELEASES

Exclusive Giveaway! Win a Copy of SNIPER: THE WHITE RAVEN on Blu-Ray!

Today sees the release of the timely and hard-hitting action-thriller Sniper: The White Raven on Blu-Ray and DVD from Well Go USA. The film rips headlines from the current Russia and Ukraine conflict and injects heart, emotional drama and gripping military action all into one complete thriller. This is definitely one film that genre fans should not miss, and my review will be forth coming … Continue reading Exclusive Giveaway! Win a Copy of SNIPER: THE WHITE RAVEN on Blu-Ray!

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ESSENTIAL ADKINS, NEWS

WAR PAINT: Scott Adkins Pulls a DOUBLE IMPACT in Director Christian Sesma’s Next Action Offering!

Van Damme pulled it off three times and Jackie Chan got into the action as well, so it’s only fitting that action star Scott Adkins gets to have a little double fun as well and at the expense of the forces of evil to boot. Adkins is reuniting with his Section 8 helmer Christian Sesma, who helmed one of my favorite action films last year … Continue reading WAR PAINT: Scott Adkins Pulls a DOUBLE IMPACT in Director Christian Sesma’s Next Action Offering!

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NEWS

Director William Kaufman’s Action Film THE CHANNEL Secures North American Distribution for an April 2023 Release!

We’ve got new and exciting details for Director William Kaufman’s latest bullet filled action epic. The Channel which was helmed by the man who also did such indie classics as Sinners and Saints and Daylight’s End has secured North American distribution and will be launched in April of 2023. Deadline brought the word as Grandave International has sold the movie to Brainstorm Entertainment who is … Continue reading Director William Kaufman’s Action Film THE CHANNEL Secures North American Distribution for an April 2023 Release!

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TRAILERS

D23: The SECRET INVASION is On as Marvel Studios Unleashes the Teaser for the Anticipated Disney Plus Series!

One of the most highly anticipated Marvel Studios limited series that has fans pumped up is Secret Invasion. The series will see Samuel L. Jackson and Cobie Smulders Star as the reprise their roles of Nick Fury and Agent Hill respectively. The Skrulls are infiltrating on an epic level and we have the teaser below! Introduced in the comics and teased in past films of … Continue reading D23: The SECRET INVASION is On as Marvel Studios Unleashes the Teaser for the Anticipated Disney Plus Series!

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NEWS

D23: Marvel Studios Reveals the Full Cast for the Upcoming THUNDERBOLTS Movie!

Marvel Studios was ok hand at the D23 Expo and the day closed out with a full reveal of the cast that will be involved in the new Thunderbolts movie. You can check out the full roster of anti-heroes below. The Thunderbolts will include Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah Jon-Kamen), US Agent (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kerleynko), … Continue reading D23: Marvel Studios Reveals the Full Cast for the Upcoming THUNDERBOLTS Movie!

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D23: THE MANDALORIAN Returns as the Action Packed Season 3 Teaser Drops!

The D23 Expo is in full gear at the Anaheim Convention Center and with it a full slate of Marvel and Star Wars goodies has descended upon fanboys everywhere. One such highlight is the season 3 teaser for The Mandalorian which sees Pedro Pascal returning as the wayward warrior Din Jjarin. Promising to out for the previous seasons, check out the teaser directly below! In … Continue reading D23: THE MANDALORIAN Returns as the Action Packed Season 3 Teaser Drops!

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NEWS

WOLF PACK: Well Go USA Acquires the Max Zhang Led Mercenary Actioner for a September Release!

We have some exciting news for fans of Max Zhang and his high-octane martial arts action as Well Go USA has just announced that his latest Wolf Pack will hit North America this month. Check out the new key art below! While seeking answers about his father’s death, a tactically trained physician infiltrates a mercenary group and uncovers an international conspiracy. Watch WOLF PACK in … Continue reading WOLF PACK: Well Go USA Acquires the Max Zhang Led Mercenary Actioner for a September Release!

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Dwayne Johnson is Power Born from Rage in the 2nd Trailer for DC’s BLACK ADAM!

Warner Bros might be in all kinds of crisis when it comes to their DC film and television properties but when you’re The Rock, Well dammit, you still get your movie released. With that we have the second extended trailer for Black Adam which sees Johnson donning the mantle of DC’s most famous anti-hero. Check out Mr. Johnson in action with the new footage of … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson is Power Born from Rage in the 2nd Trailer for DC’s BLACK ADAM!

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Stallone is Out of Place but In Charge in the New Teaser for Paramount Plus’ TULSA KING!

First of all, forgive me for being late to the party on this one as my week has been pretty much like my last year…hectic. Well I’m fixing it right now as Paramount Plus dropped an extended trailer for Tulsa King this week which hails from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Starring Sylvester Stallone as an out of place mafia capo who, after being released from … Continue reading Stallone is Out of Place but In Charge in the New Teaser for Paramount Plus’ TULSA KING!

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ESSENTIAL ADKINS, NEWS, TRAILERS

Scott Adkins is Headed for a Killer Vacation as New, Explosive Images Hit for ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN’s HOLIDAY!

Yesterday saw the premiere of the full on high-octane trailer for the highly anticipated sequel Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday and it featured the signature and killer action that Scott Adkins is known for. Check out the new Action-Flix embedded teaser below! The Accident Man is back and this time he must beat the top assassins in the world to protect the ungrateful son of a … Continue reading Scott Adkins is Headed for a Killer Vacation as New, Explosive Images Hit for ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN’s HOLIDAY!

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