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Film director Gareth Evans on his actionIBNLive.comFilm director Gareth Evans on his action masterpiece The RaidScottish Daily RecordHe said: "John Woo, Jackie Chan and Sam Peckinpah inspire me. "Obviously Woo and Peckinpah for the gun stuff and Chan because he keeps everything clear. If you watch Armour of God and Police Story there's a clarity in the editing and shooting that ...Interview: Gareth Evans, director of 'The Raid'Scotsman (blog)Welsh writer's action film opens in cityThis is South WalesThe Raid to kick its way into over 280 cinemas in the UK and IrelandScreen Internationalall 38 news articles »Posted on 14 May 2012 | 12:22 pm
Charlie Brooker's Max Payne 3 review: 'It'sCharlie Brooker's Max Payne 3 review: 'It's not Red Dead Redemption'Computerandvideogames.comIt's like a John Woo film but with *more* bullets," the former PC Zone scribe told his Twitter followers. "It's very, very action-oriented, for those asking. Not RDR, more unrelenting blamming." There you are then. It's got lots of action in it.and more »
Posted on 14 May 2012 | 8:48 am
Our ten favorite movies that go Bang! Bang!IFC (blog)Our ten favorite movies that go Bang! Bang! (with video)IFC (blog)John Woo's final Hong Kong action film before heading to the States to call the shots on such American shoot-'em-ups as “Hard Target,” “Broken Arrow” and “Face/Off” features Woo's muse, Chow Yun-Fat, as Inspector 'Tequila' Yuen, and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai ...
Posted on 14 May 2012 | 2:31 am
Immigration stance keeps Hispanics sour onImmigration stance keeps Hispanics sour on RomneyTCPalmBy John Lantigua, Palm Beach Post The Republican Party's attempt to woo Hispanic voters this election year has so far been a rough ride. Last week, that journey hit another speed bump. When Bettina Inclan, the Republican National Committee official in ...and more »
Posted on 14 May 2012 | 2:04 am
STUD or DUD: Is The MOST Powerful MINI EverSTUD or DUD: Is The MOST Powerful MINI Ever Enough To Woo You? The GP Is BACK!AutoSpies.comIn 2006 though it set the benchmark for the most capable performance version with the introduction of the Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit. Now it's back again but even more intense with race-inspired upgrades. They've paid off in spades as the ...and more »
Posted on 13 May 2012 | 1:36 am
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John Woo’s The Killer is getting a USBecause American audiences refuse to watch foreign movies, John Woo's iconic action film The Killer is being remade specifically for the good ol' US of A.Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:10 pm
Cannes 2012: Seven Stars to Finance RemakeGregg Kilday John H. Lee to direct the film, which will be set in Los Angeles. read more
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:33 pm
Cannes: Seven Stars Film Studios to financeThe film follows a highly skilled contract killer who falls in love with the only living witness to his latest job, a female singer.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:31 pm
John Woo 'has supreme confidence' inJohn H Lee directs the reworking of the action classic.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:27 pm
John Woo Returning to English Language FilmLegendary action director John Woo ('The Killer,' 'Face-Off') is set to return to Hollywood with a remake of the Japanese classic, 'Youth of the Beast.'
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 4:45 pm
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John Woo's 'The Killer' to get 3-D remakeA second John Woo gangster classic will be updated with South Korean talent.Posted on 7 February 2011 | 6:20 am
Hong Kong tepid on remake of John WooThe South Korean remake of the John Woo gangster classic "A Better Tomorrow" has received a tepid response in its spiritual home Hong Kong, with the new version receiving lackluster reviews and box office results.
Posted on 25 January 2011 | 5:06 am
Woo awarded Golden Lion for lifetimeJohn Woo built his reputation with stylish Hong Kong action thrillers, then moved to Hollywood where he directed such big-budget blockbusters as "Mission Impossible II."
Posted on 3 September 2010 | 5:56 pm
Yao Ming, others film ads to boost China'sBasketball star Yao Ming, movie director John Woo and piano prodigy Lang Lang are among dozens of celebrities who will appear in television commercials later this year in a bid by China to boost its image abroad.
Posted on 4 August 2010 | 7:32 am
Woo joins cast of Chinese propagandaA-List filmmaker John Woo is the first celebrity to join the cast of the second major film in the leading Chinese state film studio's campaign to reform the propaganda genre with a heavy dose of star power.
Posted on 28 July 2010 | 6:30 am
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Looks like I'll be getting like $70 back.Looks like I'll be getting like $70 back. Woo woo.Posted on 23 May 2012 | 8:27 am
The Raid is beautiful, brutal, andThe Raid is beautiful, brutal, and relentless. Like old-school John Woo. Can't wait to discuss on next #failedcritic http://t.co/gem2suby
Posted on 23 May 2012 | 7:54 am
Love these John lennon 60s style glasses forLove these John lennon 60s style glasses for a hot fall accessory as seen on Gucci and Jason Woo runways http://t.co/RTbYW3g1 via @ASOS
Posted on 23 May 2012 | 7:33 am
A Better Tomorrow [VHS]: The John WooA Better Tomorrow [VHS]: The John Woo gangster classic that started it all, a romantic, violent, swirlingly styl... http://t.co/t0373wLY
Posted on 23 May 2012 | 7:22 am
When western audiences mention John WooWhen western audiences mention John Woo movies they mention Hard Boiled a lot and neglect Better Tomorrow II http://t.co/B67erodg
Posted on 23 May 2012 | 5:41 am
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John Woo's The Killer gettingIt's confirmed: the English language remake of John Woo's The Killer is pressing ahead... It is hard to find any human being who has sat through the majesty of John Woo's action spectacular The Killer, and who consequently ...Posted on 21 May 2012 | 3:14 pm
John Woo To Remake JohnWoo is producing the English-language remake of his 1989 film.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:04 pm
John Woo's The Killer is gettingRead 'John Woo's The Killer is getting a US remake' on Digital Trends. Because American audiences refuse to watch foreign movies, John Woo's iconic action...
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:43 pm
Remake of John Woo's THE KILLERFinancing is now locked and loaded for the English-language remake of John Woo's The Killer, to be directed by John H. Lee (A Moment to Remember). Sarah Yan Li will co-star; casting for the lead roles is still up in the air.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
Bruno Wu To Finance John Woo-Produced(Cannes) May 18, 2012 –– Bruno Wu's Seven Stars Film Studios (SSFS) has agreed to finance John Woo and Terence Chang's Lion Rock Productions 'THE.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 10:25 am
