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NEWS

YEAR 2: A New Image Highlights a Menacing Practical Effects Werewolf Destroying a City Street!

Frank Grillo can do no wrong in my book. Put the man in a movie like a ninja and he’ll automatically make that pic better, even if it sucks. Grillo is currently filming the werewolf themed action-horror film Year 2 which sounds downright bloody awesome and now we have our first look at one of the creatures which is being done via practical effect rather … Continue reading YEAR 2: A New Image Highlights a Menacing Practical Effects Werewolf Destroying a City Street!

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NEWS

MR-9: Frank Grillo, Michael Jai White & More Enlist for the Spy Action-Thriller Now Filming

By: John M Jerva Yes everyone, it’s another post about another movie starring Frank Grillo. The man simply doesn’t take vacations and if he does, they’re nothing more than long weekends at best. The man is simply a machine in the industry. Well, Deadline is reporting that Grillo along with fellow action star Michael Jai White have enlisted for a new spy actioner called MR-9. … Continue reading MR-9: Frank Grillo, Michael Jai White & More Enlist for the Spy Action-Thriller Now Filming

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THE ACTION FIX

The Action Fix: Happy Birthday Frank Grillo!

By: John M Jerva It just dawned on me today that i haven’t done an Action Fix post since Seagal’s birthday and today we are looking to remedy that situation as it is officially frank Grillo’s special day. We all know that Grillo is one of my favorite action stars and actor all around and he’s a man who can elevate any movie he’s in … Continue reading The Action Fix: Happy Birthday Frank Grillo!

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NEWS

CANNES NEWS: Frank Grillo Reunites with Director Liam O’Donnell for MERCILESS & Juan Pablo Raba Enlists for the New Actioner SOMBRA!

By: John M Jerva The action genre has been well represented this week at the Cannes Film Market with a slew of new titles getting announced. Next up at the event we have news that Frank Grillo is set to reunite with his Beyond Skyline director Liam O’Donnell for Merciless. Also, it has been announced that Peppermint and Six star Juan Pablo Raba has enlisted … Continue reading CANNES NEWS: Frank Grillo Reunites with Director Liam O’Donnell for MERCILESS & Juan Pablo Raba Enlists for the New Actioner SOMBRA!

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NEWS

The HOUNDS OF WAR Assemble in a New Image for the Isaac Florentine Helmed Actioner Starring Frank Grillo!

By: John M Jerva Production has officially wrapped on the upcoming action pic Hounds of War which sees Undisputed franchise helmer Isaac Florentine stepping back into the director’s chair. The film stars the always game Frank Grillo as well as Rhona Mitra and martial arts action star Mark Strange. Strange took to social media to announce that the film is officially in the can and … Continue reading The HOUNDS OF WAR Assemble in a New Image for the Isaac Florentine Helmed Actioner Starring Frank Grillo!

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REVIEWS

Review: Kevin Dillon, Frank Grillo & Bruce Willis Square Off in the Serviceable and Bullet Riddled DTV HEAT Inspired Action-Thriller A DAY TO DIE

By: John M Jerva The other day, I put out a review of the decent 2018 DTV action-thriller Acts of Violence which starred Cole Hauser and Bruce Willis in a sordid tale of ex-military professionals going head-to-head with a ruthless human trafficking ring. The movie was solid for a low budgeted affair and mostly due to the strong performances of the cast which included a … Continue reading Review: Kevin Dillon, Frank Grillo & Bruce Willis Square Off in the Serviceable and Bullet Riddled DTV HEAT Inspired Action-Thriller A DAY TO DIE

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Frank Grillo Showcases BTS Fight Action from the Set of Director Isaac Florentine’s HOUNDS OF WAR!

It’s no secret that Frank Grillo is one of my favorite actors working in action cinema today or any genre for that matter. Grillo has that rare gift that enables him to elevate any film that he is in with his presence even if said movie leaves a lot to be desired. Grillo recently wrapped production on the upcoming action-thriller King of Killers which teams … Continue reading Frank Grillo Showcases BTS Fight Action from the Set of Director Isaac Florentine’s HOUNDS OF WAR!

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NEWS

Filming Wraps on the Bullet Riddled Action Pic KING OF KILLERS with Alain Moussi & Frank Grillo!

By: John M Jerva Principal photography has officially wrapped on the upcoming action pic King Of Killers starring Alain Moussi and Frank Grillo. Moussi has his hands full in this one as he plays an elite killer who takes on the best assassins in the world in a deadly tournament where only one can be left standing. Moussi celebrated the occasion with a new image … Continue reading Filming Wraps on the Bullet Riddled Action Pic KING OF KILLERS with Alain Moussi & Frank Grillo!

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NEWS

Frank Grillo, Rhona Mitra & Mark Strange Enlist for Director Isaac Florentine’s HOUNDS OF WAR!

By: John M Jerva I cannot begin to fathom how many films Frank Grillo has in the pipeline but like I always say, he’s without a doubt one of the hardest working thespians in the industry today. Grillo is currently filming the visceral action pic King of Killers which has him sharing the screen with martial arts action star Alain Moussi. We have some breaking … Continue reading Frank Grillo, Rhona Mitra & Mark Strange Enlist for Director Isaac Florentine’s HOUNDS OF WAR!

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NEWS

Alain Moussi & Frank Grillo are Elite Assassins in a New BTS IMAGE for KING OF KILLERS as Principal Photography Rolls!

By: John M Jerva Production is well underway on the new action-thriller King of Killers which stars Kickboxer reboot franchise star Alain Moussi. Moussi is starring in the new actioner which pits him against sobs of the most dangerous assassins in the world. Genre favorite Frank Grillo, once again proving that he’s one of the hardest working man in cinema today, stars along with Moussi … Continue reading Alain Moussi & Frank Grillo are Elite Assassins in a New BTS IMAGE for KING OF KILLERS as Principal Photography Rolls!

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NEWS

Frank Grillo Enlists for the Assassin Themed Actioner KING OF KILLERS!

By: John M Jerva Another day, another news post about Frank Grillo joining a movie. This time, The Purge star is enlisting for the new action-thriller King of Killers which will also feature martial arts star Alain Moussi. Redbox Entertainment and Red Sea Media have are onboard for worldwide rights to the film which is currently scheduled to go in front of the cameras in … Continue reading Frank Grillo Enlists for the Assassin Themed Actioner KING OF KILLERS!

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NEWS

YEAR 2: Frank Grillo Enlists for Director Steven C. Miller’s Werewolf Armageddon Thriller!

By: John M Jerva Frank Grillo is unquestionably one of my favorite all time actors in action or any other genre for that matter. Grillo is solid in anything and even if the film is suspect, Grillo always elevates the material with his sheer presence. The man just radiates gravitas and a refreshing no shit, take ‘em all out attitude. Grillo is also one of … Continue reading YEAR 2: Frank Grillo Enlists for Director Steven C. Miller’s Werewolf Armageddon Thriller!

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NEWS

Justin Furstenfeld, Amaury Nolasco & Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone Enlist for LIGHTS OUT!

By: John M Jerva Production is essentially a wrap on the upcoming actioner Lights Out starring Frank Grillo and Scott Adkins as it heads into the virtual EMF. The Exchange is putting the anticipated throwback style flick up for international sales and we have some additional casting news to share with you as we eagerly await this one. According to THR, on the heels of … Continue reading Justin Furstenfeld, Amaury Nolasco & Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone Enlist for LIGHTS OUT!

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NEWS

JuJu Chan Szeto Enlists for the Frank Grillo/Scott Adkins Action-Thriller LIGHTS OUT!

By: John M Jerva The highly anticipated action-thriller Lights Out which teams two of the hardest working action stars in the industry in Frank Grillo and Scott Adkins has added a fierce Femme Fatale to the cast. According to Deadline, who brought the exclusive, JuJu Chan Szeto (Jiu-Jutsu, Wu Assassins) has officially joined the cast for the film which is currently in production as we … Continue reading JuJu Chan Szeto Enlists for the Frank Grillo/Scott Adkins Action-Thriller LIGHTS OUT!

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BEHIND THE SCENES, ESSENTIAL ADKINS

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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TRAILERS

A DAY TO DIE: Kevin Dillon, Frank Grillo & Bruce Willis Dodge Bullets in the Trailer for the Latest HEAT Inspired DTV Action-Thriller

By: John M Jerva One way to make me get somewhat excited about a Bruce Willis DTV film is to put Frank Grillo in it. Yeah, I know there’s Cosmic Sin that starred both actors but at least this newest one is not a clunky sci-fi mess but otherwise a more grounded modern day shoot ‘em up. The film is called A Day to Die … Continue reading A DAY TO DIE: Kevin Dillon, Frank Grillo & Bruce Willis Dodge Bullets in the Trailer for the Latest HEAT Inspired DTV Action-Thriller

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ESSENTIAL ADKINS, NEWS

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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ESSENTIAL ADKINS, NEWS

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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NEWS

LITTLE DIXIE: Paramount Pictures Acquires the Frank Grillo Led Actioner Set for Release Later this Year

By: John M Jerva Is been a while since I posted some news about Frank Grillo which seems weird as the actor seems to be in every other movie being released. The drought is over as Deadline strikes again in bringing word that Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to his upcoming action/thriller Little Dixie. It is a strange name for an action movie but … Continue reading LITTLE DIXIE: Paramount Pictures Acquires the Frank Grillo Led Actioner Set for Release Later this Year

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BEST OF ACTION 2021, ESSENTIAL ADKINS, REVIEWS

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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