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REVIEWS

Review: OPERATION SEAWOLF Plays Off the Strengths of its Action Stars and Delivers a Decent Lower Budgeted WWII Submarine Thriller

Alright, let’s jump right into the new WWII submarine thriller Operation Seawolf which hails from actor/filmmaker Steven Luke who is also an accomplished WWII historian. At first glance, the marketing showcases its action stars in Dolph Lundgren and Frank Grillo (two of my all-time favorite actors on the genre) and as well it should as they are the main reason fans are going to be … Continue reading Review: OPERATION SEAWOLF Plays Off the Strengths of its Action Stars and Delivers a Decent Lower Budgeted WWII Submarine Thriller

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS, The Action Fix Podcast

Exclusive: The Tides of War- A Conversation with Actor/Filmmaker Steven Luke of OPERARTION SEAWOLF on The Action Fix Podcast!

Actor, producer, writer and director Steven Luke is making a name for himself in the action genre having brought multiple movies about WWII to life. Luke, who is an expert historian in the last great war has parlayed his history degree into a full-on film career having produced 21 projects as well as directed ten thus far. The graduate of South Dakota University has directed … Continue reading Exclusive: The Tides of War- A Conversation with Actor/Filmmaker Steven Luke of OPERARTION SEAWOLF on The Action Fix Podcast!

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NEWS

Revenge is On the Way as New Key Art Erupts for the Action Pic HOUNDS OF WAR Starring Frank Grillo!

Happy Labor Day everyone! It’s been slow and I’ve been on the sidelines a bit this last month but I’m slowly getting back into the groove of things. Today we have some rad new key art to share with you and it comes courtesy of the upcoming action flick Hounds of War which stars Frank Grillo, Rhona Mitra and the iconic Robert Patrick. Grillo is … Continue reading Revenge is On the Way as New Key Art Erupts for the Action Pic HOUNDS OF WAR Starring Frank Grillo!

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TRAILERS

Dolph Lundgren & Frank Grillo Battle for WWII Supremacy in the Trailer for OPERATION SEA WOLF!

Shout!Factory has served up a brand new trailer for the upcoming WWII movie Operation Sea Wolf which features action stars Dolph Lundgren and Frank Grillo battling it out on the seas for supremacy. Get ready to man the torpedos and check out the battleship and submarine induced carnage in the new teaser below! Official Synopsis: In the last days of WWII, Germany, desperate for any … Continue reading Dolph Lundgren & Frank Grillo Battle for WWII Supremacy in the Trailer for OPERATION SEA WOLF!

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TRAILERS

STOWAWAY: Ruby Rose & Frank Grillo Star in the New Action-Thriller Hitting AMC+ this August

I can already see the hate mail I’ll get for posting this one but hey I’m feeling frisky so let’s have at it. Ruby Rose and Schwarzenegger are starring in a movie together! Alright, so it’s Patrick Schwarzenegger but who’s keeping track. AMC+ has debuted the trailer for its new action-thriller called Stowaway which features Rose as a carefree lady who must get her knuckles … Continue reading STOWAWAY: Ruby Rose & Frank Grillo Star in the New Action-Thriller Hitting AMC+ this August

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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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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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