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VIOLENCE OF ACTION: Scott Adkins & Cam Gigandet Team Up for the Vigilante Action-Thriller from Director William Kaufman!

By: John M Jerva It’s been kicking around for a few years now since it was originally announced as the action film Vigilante, but we have news on Scott Adkins’ latest endeavor with director William Kaufman. The film has gone through a name change and will now be called Violence of Action and Adkins will star alongside Cam Gigandet in the film that tells the … Continue reading VIOLENCE OF ACTION: Scott Adkins & Cam Gigandet Team Up for the Vigilante Action-Thriller from Director William Kaufman!

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Scott Adkins Previews Hong Kong Style Action with Andy Long from ACCIDENT MAN 2!

By: John M Jerva The Scott Adkins led sequel Accident Man 2 is one of this year’s most anticipated films and with a high-octane cast that includes Andy Long, Sarah Chang and Zara Phythian, the action will surely be elevated from the original that already boasted some extreme fight action. The film is currently in post-production and the movie’s lead has given us a sampling … Continue reading Scott Adkins Previews Hong Kong Style Action with Andy Long from ACCIDENT MAN 2!

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Scott Adkins Goes Tactical on the Set of LIGHTS OUT!

By: John M Jerva It’s Roadhouse meets Kickboxer with Frank Grillo and Scott Adkins teaming up for the underground fight thriller Lights Out. Now I’m sure that there’ll be a lot of bone crunching fisticuffs in store for genre fans but we’ll also get plenty of firepower as well from the looks of it and there’s nothing greater than a perfect merging of my two … Continue reading Scott Adkins Goes Tactical on the Set of LIGHTS OUT!

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The Frank Grillo/Scott Adkins Led LIGHTS OUT Hits the EFM for International Sales- “ROADHOUSE Meets KICKBOXER!”

By: John M Jerva There’s more news coming out the upcoming EFM as The Exchange is bringing the recently announced action-thriller Lights Out to the event for potential buyers. The Christian Sesma (Every Last One of Them) helmed project sees action film favorite Frank Grillo teaming up with equally popular Scott Adkins in a gritty underground fight film that is being described as Roadhouse meets … Continue reading The Frank Grillo/Scott Adkins Led LIGHTS OUT Hits the EFM for International Sales- “ROADHOUSE Meets KICKBOXER!”

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LIGHTS OUT: Frank Grillo & Scott Adkins Enlist for Director Christian Sesma’s Underground Fight Flick!

By: John M Jerva Here’s some welcoming news that graced my email as I returned home from my physical therapy session. It would appear that two of my favorite action stars are set to team up for a new underground fight film from Every Last One of Them and Section eight director Christian Sesma. The new pic is aptly titled Lights Out and it will … Continue reading LIGHTS OUT: Frank Grillo & Scott Adkins Enlist for Director Christian Sesma’s Underground Fight Flick!

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Killers Assemble on the New Poster for SECTION EIGHT Starring Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren & Mickey Rourke!

By: John M jerva It certainly has been a busy Wednesday for action news as I have posted no less than four trailers today and one outstanding interview with Michael jai White. As I close up shop for the day, I just had to share one more article which involves action stars Scott Adkins and Dolph Lundgren who are teaming up for the fifth time … Continue reading Killers Assemble on the New Poster for SECTION EIGHT Starring Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren & Mickey Rourke!

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The Best of Action 2021 Part 2- THE TOP TEN!

By: John M Jerva Alright, it’s time to put the women and children to bed and go looking for dinner. You’ve checked out 20 to 11 of my Best of Action 2021, now marvel at my top ten list of the best of the best for the year. From smaller, independent action films to big budget blockbusters once again, here they are so buckle up … Continue reading The Best of Action 2021 Part 2- THE TOP TEN!

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Must See Action Flix 2022 Vol. 1: The Scott Adkins Edition!

By: John M Jerva It’s that time of year again. The stores are rumbling with holiday shoppers. Mom is baking cookies in the kitchen. Children are writing their letters to Santa and it’s time once again for my series of articles on what to get excited for in action cinema in 2022! Every year, I post the films that are on my radar and serve … Continue reading Must See Action Flix 2022 Vol. 1: The Scott Adkins Edition!

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Principal Photography Wraps on ACCIDENT MAN 2!

By: John M Jerva With a shoot spanning three weeks in length, principal photography has officially wrapped on the highly anticipated sequel Accident Man 2. The sequel sees Scott Adkins returning as assassin Mike Fallon who’s expertise is making his hits look like accidents. The first film was definitely one of the best in Adkins’ arsenal of films and combined hyper-kinetic action set pieces with … Continue reading Principal Photography Wraps on ACCIDENT MAN 2!

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Review: CASTLE FALLS- Dolph Lundgren & Scott Adkins Reunite for the Action-Drama that Delivers Signature Style Action Combined with a More Human Centered Story

By: John M Jerva Action heavyweights Dolph Lundgren and Scott Adkins have been quietly assembling an action genre dream team as of late as the two stars have appeared in four films together with a fifth one on the way. Lundgren and Adkins have brought their high-octane A game to such pics as Expendables 2, Legendary, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning and now with the … Continue reading Review: CASTLE FALLS- Dolph Lundgren & Scott Adkins Reunite for the Action-Drama that Delivers Signature Style Action Combined with a More Human Centered Story

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Action Legends Dolph Lundgren & Scott Adkins Star in CASTLE FALLS Coming to UK Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital from Dazzler Media!

By: John M Jerva Castle Falls is set to hit North American theaters and VOD this coming Friday, December 3rd but we also have the official UK announcement as Dazzler Media is set to unleash the Dolph Lundgren/Scott Adkins action-thriller a few weeks later. Lundgren also helms the film which will hit UK Blu-Ray and DVD in January so check out the cover art, trailer … Continue reading Action Legends Dolph Lundgren & Scott Adkins Star in CASTLE FALLS Coming to UK Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital from Dazzler Media!

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ACCIDENT MAN 2 Updates: A New Sizzle Reel Features Scott Adkins & Cast in Action!

By: John M Jerva It’s two weeks in with production of Accident Man 2 and up until now we’ve only had some images to look at of Star Scott Adkins and some of the cast including new additions Sarah Chang and Andy Long. That’s all changed now as a new sizzle reel as erupted on YouTube courtesy of Adkins himself showcasing some of the insane … Continue reading ACCIDENT MAN 2 Updates: A New Sizzle Reel Features Scott Adkins & Cast in Action!

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ACCIDENT MAN 2 Updates: Behind the Scenes Action with Scott Adkins & Andy Long!

By: John M Jerva Just like The Expendables, I have officially started the Accident Man 2 updates as Scott Adkins has been sharing some BTS goodies as filming is well underway. This past weekend saw the introduction of Jackie Chan stunt team member alum Andy Long and it looks like he’ll be engaging in some extreme fisticuffs with the human special effect. Adkins shared some … Continue reading ACCIDENT MAN 2 Updates: Behind the Scenes Action with Scott Adkins & Andy Long!

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Scott Adkins Introduces Andy Long Nguyen on the Set of ACCIDENT MAN 2!

By: John M Jerva Filming is well underway on the sequel Accident Man 2 and star Scott Adkins looks a little worse for wear as he’s got some major competition once again. Mike Fallon has his hands full with a pair of Asian dynamos in Sarah Chang and Andy Long Nguyen so expect some definite Hong Kong flair to the rapid fire fight sequences for … Continue reading Scott Adkins Introduces Andy Long Nguyen on the Set of ACCIDENT MAN 2!

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Mike Fallon is Back! Scott Adkins Shares First Image from the Set of ACCIDENT MAN 2!

By: John M Jerva Production looks like it’s finally getting under way for the upcoming sequel Accident Man 2 which stars Scott Adkins as Mike Fallon. The assassin is known for making his hits look like accidents and this time around, Fallon is up to his neck in trouble. Adkins has shared a first look image from the set of the follow up where he’s … Continue reading Mike Fallon is Back! Scott Adkins Shares First Image from the Set of ACCIDENT MAN 2!

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SECTION EIGHT: Mickey Rourke Joins Lundgren & Adkins in Director Christian Sesma’s Upcoming Actioner

By: John M Jerva We’ve got more big casting news for the new action-thriller Section Eight which reunites Dolph Lundgren and Scott Adkins. The thriller which is being helmed by Christian Sesma has added more firepower with the addition of Mickey Rourke. Rourke joins the movie which also stars True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten and recently added Dermot Mulroney to the cast along with Blue October’s … Continue reading SECTION EIGHT: Mickey Rourke Joins Lundgren & Adkins in Director Christian Sesma’s Upcoming Actioner

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Exclusive: No Room for Error- Action Star Scott Adkins Returns to Talk ONE SHOT & More!

By: John M Jerva The human special effect is back and back big time as action star Scott Adkins stars in the new and ambitious real time, one take military action-thriller One Shot which reunites him with director James Nunn. The film is shot in one continuous take and it showcases Adkins in one of his best performances to date. Nunn, Adkins and company have … Continue reading Exclusive: No Room for Error- Action Star Scott Adkins Returns to Talk ONE SHOT & More!

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Review: ONE SHOT with Scott Adkins is a Relentless Barrage of Real Time Action and Bravado

By: John M Jerva Update: I’ve just done something I’ve never done on my site. After watching the adrenaline laced, one take bravado of One Shot with Scott Adkins again, I changed my score of the movie to a perfect 5 out of 5. This is quite literally essential viewing for any serious action film fan and it might just be Scott’s finest hour as … Continue reading Review: ONE SHOT with Scott Adkins is a Relentless Barrage of Real Time Action and Bravado

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The Exchange Acquires Worldwide Sales for the Scott Adkins/Dolph Lundgren Actioner SECTION EIGHT Ahead of the AFM!

By: John M Jerva News coming out of Screen Daily today announces that The Exchange has acquired worldwide sales rights to the recently announced action-thriller Section Eight which reunites Adkins and Lundgren onscreen for a fifth time. The movie, which also stars Ryan Kwanten, is being helmed by Christian Sesma (Every Last One of Them) and recently finished shooting. Per SD: The Exchange has acquired … Continue reading The Exchange Acquires Worldwide Sales for the Scott Adkins/Dolph Lundgren Actioner SECTION EIGHT Ahead of the AFM!

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UPDATE: CASTLE FALLS- A New Trailer Drops for Scott Adkins & Dolph Lundgren’s Latest Actioner Hitting Blu-Ray/DVD in December!

By: John M Jerva Update: Shout!Factory has released the new trailer below! The cool takeaway here is that Adkins and Lundgren eventually end up on the same side as they’ve been enemies in all their other films. It’s refreshing to see them team up to take down the bad guys and one evil woman who Adkins unceremoniously head butts which is fantastic. There’s action and … Continue reading UPDATE: CASTLE FALLS- A New Trailer Drops for Scott Adkins & Dolph Lundgren’s Latest Actioner Hitting Blu-Ray/DVD in December!

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