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BATTLE FOR SAIPAN: It’s All-Out War in the Trailer for the Adrenaline Soaked WWII Thriller from Director Brandon Slagle!

Saban Films has launched the official trailer for the high-octane and fever pitched new WWII thriller Battle for Saipan. An all-star cast including Casper Van Dien, Louis Mandylor and Jeff Fahey battle insurmountable odds in the the actioner that boasts fantastic fight sequences. Check out the new trailer below! Official Synopsis: A Surgeon defends a hospital from invading enemy forces in the Battle of Saipan … Continue reading BATTLE FOR SAIPAN: It’s All-Out War in the Trailer for the Adrenaline Soaked WWII Thriller from Director Brandon Slagle!

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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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NEWS, TRAILERS

ASSAILANT: Redbox Entertainment Readies a March 22nd Release for the Thriller Starring Chad Michael Collins & Casper Van Dien

By: John M Jerva Chad Michael Collins of the Sniper franchise is back this Tuesday as Redbox Entertainment is set to release his newest thriller Assailant on their digital platform as well as exclusively on DVD at their kiosks. Also starring Casper Van Dien, the film was helmed by Tom Paton who is best known for directing Black Site and the more recent 400 Bullets. … Continue reading ASSAILANT: Redbox Entertainment Readies a March 22nd Release for the Thriller Starring Chad Michael Collins & Casper Van Dien

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NEWS

RED PROPHECIES: The Action is Red Hot with New Key Art for Alexander Nevsky’s Newest Action-Thriller!

By: John M Jerva Action star, filmmaker and former bodybuilding world champion Alexander Nevsky kept himself busy during the last year and the pandemic which hit hard. Nevsky, with proper safety protocols in place, was able to film a new action-thriller titled Red Prophecies. Nevsky was able to employ some heavy firepower for key roles as well as the lines of Eric Roberts, Casper Van … Continue reading RED PROPHECIES: The Action is Red Hot with New Key Art for Alexander Nevsky’s Newest Action-Thriller!

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REVIEWS

Review: SHOWDOWN IN MANILA Brings the 90’s Action Fun Back to the Cinema (Reprint)

(Original Publication Date: January 25th, 2018) By: John M jerva Review: SHOWDOWN IN MANILA Starring: Alexander Nevsky, Casper Van Dien, Mark Dacascos, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Don “The Dragon” Wilson, Cynthia Rothrock, Olivier Gruner and Matthias Hues Directed By: Mark Dacascos Official Synopsis: The film follows private detectives Nick (Alexander Nevsky) and Charlie (Casper Van Dien) who live and work in Manila. A murder investigation leads … Continue reading Review: SHOWDOWN IN MANILA Brings the 90’s Action Fun Back to the Cinema (Reprint)

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AFM 2020: Alexander Nevsky’s RED PROPHECIES Scores a Distribution Deal with ITN Distribution for a March Theatrical Release!

By: John M Jerva Not even the pandemic can keep action star and filmmaker Alexander Nevsky down as the former bodybuilding champion has secured a distribution deal with ITN Distribution to release his latest action-thriller Red Prophecies. The news comes out of this week’s American Film Market and the thriller which Nevsky filmed during the lockdown with safety protocols in place is armed and ready … Continue reading AFM 2020: Alexander Nevsky’s RED PROPHECIES Scores a Distribution Deal with ITN Distribution for a March Theatrical Release!

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REVIEWS

Review: CHOKEHOLD is an Engaging, Revenge Fueled MMA Flick

By: Cam Sully Plot: Zoey (MMA fighter Melissa Croden), an up and coming mixed martial arts fighter, gives up her dream of fighting in a worldwide mixed martial arts tournament to fight in the seedy, underground world of mixed martial arts fighting after her father, Javier (Casper Van Dien, Starship Troopers), is killed by the Russian mob associated with the underground fighting world. She battles … Continue reading Review: CHOKEHOLD is an Engaging, Revenge Fueled MMA Flick

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REVIEWS

Review: Ryan Phillippe Comes Out with Guns Blazing in the Fast Paced Throwback Actioner THE 2ND!

By: John M Jerva REVIEW: The 2nd STARRING: Ryan Phillippe, Casper Van Dien, Jack Griffo, Samaire Armstrong, Richard Burgi DIRECTED BY: Brian Skiba Secret-service agent Vic Davis (Phillippe) is on his way to pick up his estranged son, Shawn (Jack Griffo), from his college campus when he finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes terrorist operation. THE REVIEW: If you follow me and my … Continue reading Review: Ryan Phillippe Comes Out with Guns Blazing in the Fast Paced Throwback Actioner THE 2ND!

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RED PROPHECIES: Alexander Nevsky is On the Hunt in His Newest Action/Thriller! Exclusive Photos!

By: John M Jerva Indie filmmaking has been making a giant push this year ever since major Hollywood releases have been pushed back due to the pandemic and we have one international action star who is brave enough to complete his latest action/thriller during all the chaos. That’s right fans! Alexander Nevsky is back and he’s on the hunt in Red Prophecies which just debuted … Continue reading RED PROPHECIES: Alexander Nevsky is On the Hunt in His Newest Action/Thriller! Exclusive Photos!

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The Action Fix Podcast

Exclusive Interview! Director Brian Skiba Gives Us the 411 on His New Action-Thriller THE 2ND Starring Ryan Phillippe & Casper Van Dien on The Action Fix Podcast!

By: John M Jerva Heralded as Arizona’s Filmmaker of the Year and LA Times’ “prolific genre filmmaker,” Brian Skiba has had a pretty solid career with numerous family and holiday films under his belt. Now, Skiba has branched out to one of the genres he loves the best…the action genre. With the release of his newest project, The 2nd starring Shooter’s Ryan Phillippe, which is … Continue reading Exclusive Interview! Director Brian Skiba Gives Us the 411 on His New Action-Thriller THE 2ND Starring Ryan Phillippe & Casper Van Dien on The Action Fix Podcast!

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THE 2ND: Ryan Phillippe Unleashes His Particular Set of Skills in the Official Trailer for the Upcoming Action Pic!

By: John M Jerva Well we might not have any big budget action films at the moment but there sure is a steady wave of direct to video flicks to satisfy us action junkies in the meantime. Netflix and independent films have really been stepping up over the last months and now we have another high-octane thriller starring Ryan Phillippe for you to check out. … Continue reading THE 2ND: Ryan Phillippe Unleashes His Particular Set of Skills in the Official Trailer for the Upcoming Action Pic!

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HOME RELEASES

G-LOC: The Epic Sci-Fi Thriller Hits DVD and Digital in August!

By: John M Jerva Here’s a film to hopefully satisfy those if you that are looking to add more sci-fi action to their diet. Lionsgate is set to release the thriller G-Loc on DVD and Digital this August which features True Blood’s Stephen Moyer and Starship Trooper’s Casper Van Dien. We have all the details below so take a look at the cover art trailer … Continue reading G-LOC: The Epic Sci-Fi Thriller Hits DVD and Digital in August!

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Exclusive Interview: Hollywood’s Genre Man Casper Van Dien from SHOWDOWN IN MANILA (Reprint)

(Original Publication Date: February 1st, 2018) By: John M Jerva In Hollywood, there are those few actors who can truly say that they have done it all. They are the versatile actors who can make any type of film. From a rousing action film  to a heartfelt drama, this rare breed is one in a million. Casper Van Dien is certainly one of these actors. … Continue reading Exclusive Interview: Hollywood’s Genre Man Casper Van Dien from SHOWDOWN IN MANILA (Reprint)

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DEAD WATER: The High Seas Action-Thriller Starring Casper Van Dien Debuts a New Trailer!

Casper Van Dien is one of those rare stars who can elevate even the most mediocre film with his presence alone and today we have a new trailer for his upcoming action-thriller titled Dead Water which also stars 80’s mainstay Judd Nelson. Check out the tease below and watch Van Dien in action! Official Synopsis: “When a relaxing getaway turns deadly, a former Marine must … Continue reading DEAD WATER: The High Seas Action-Thriller Starring Casper Van Dien Debuts a New Trailer!

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