Box Office: 'Expendables 2' Takes the Top Spot

(August 17-19, 2012 -US)

1. The Expendables 2 - $28,750,000
**$28,750,000
2. The Bourne Legacy - $17,020,000
**$69,581,000
3. ParaNorman - $14,008,000
**$14,008,000
4. The Campaign - $13,385,000
**$51,694,000
5. Sparkle (2012) - $12,000,000
**$12,000,000

** indicates total box office take since opening.

New "The Expendables 2" Trailer

Jean-Claude Van Damme will be delivering his signature high flying kick to  Sylvester Stallone in this highly anticipated action flick,  "The Expendables 2"! [Trailer below]

New Expendables 2 (EX2) Poster!

You got Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Terry Crews and Dolph Lundgren. --- It's a bowl of action delight!

Sly is pumping another all-star action cast for the second installment of the 'Expendables'! [Full one-sheet Teaser Poster Below]

Sylvester Stallone "The Expendables" - Cast Poster

Here's the latest poster for Lionsgate's new action-packed flick "The Expendables" featuring the all-star action cast lead by Sylvester Stallone. [Full one-sheet Poster Below]

The story follows an “expendable” team of mercenaries, hired to do jobs that no one else can or will, who are sent to infiltrate a South American country to overthrow the ruthless dictator and liberate the country.

All star "expendable" cast includes Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Charisma Carpenter, Giselle Itie, Danny Trejo, Terry Crews, Steve Austin, Gary Daniels, Nick Searcy and David Zayas.

Release date: August 13, 2010.

Trailer : HERE and HERE.

Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables” - latest poster (Choose your Weapon)

Want some fire power!!! Checkout the latest poster for Sylvester Stallone’s action flick “The Expendables”.

The story follows an “expendable” team of mercenaries, hired to do jobs that no one else can or will, who are sent to infiltrate a South American country to overthrow the ruthless dictator and liberate the country.

All-star “expendable” cast includes Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Danny Trejo, Terry Crews, Steve Austin, Charisma Carpenter, Gary Daniels and David Zayas.

Explosive action will hit the theaters on August 13, 2010.

[Poster via IGN]

Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables” - 3 minute trailer

Here's a 3 minute trailer for Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming bone breaking and explosive fire power action movie “The Expendables”, due out August 20, 2010.

The story follows an “expendable” team of mercenaries, hired to do jobs that no one else can or will, who are sent to infiltrate a South American country to overthrow the ruthless dictator and liberate the country.

All star cast includes Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Charisma Carpenter, Giselle Itie, Danny Trejo, Terry Crews, Steve Austin, Gary Daniels, Nick Searcy and David Zayas.
Watch the clip below...

Bruce Willis set to join Stallone's "Expendables"

Adding more sparks to Sylvester Stallone's "Expendables" cast is the "Die Hard" star Bruce Willis.

Willis confirmed to MTV that a cameo role was set for him and he is just waiting for the call.

“I haven’t united with them. I’m waiting for a call from Sly about when we’re going to try and make that happen. I don’t know anything about [my character] yet, haven’t seen any pages yet. But I’m excited about it.”

Other all-star “expendable” cast includes Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Danny Trejo, Terry Crews, Steve Austin, Gary Daniels and David Zayas.

Stallone's "The Expendables" - 6 new photos

New image stills for the all-star action movie "The Expendables" featuring Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Randy Couture and other kickass stars.

The story follows an “expendable” team of mercenaries, hired to do jobs that no one else can or will, who are sent to infiltrate a South American country to overthrow the ruthless dictator and liberate the country.

Old School action expected to be released on April 23, 2010. More photos below...........






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Mickey Rourke is joining Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables"

Another name was added in the international cast of Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" from Nu Image/Millennium Films.

Mickey Rourke has signed on to join Sly's elite team that includes Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, UFC fighter Randy Couture, Ben Kingsley and Forest Whitaker.

The action-adventure film is about a elite team of mercenaries, hired to do jobs that no one else can or will, who are sent to infiltrate a South American country to overthrow the ruthless dictator and liberate the country.

Rourke will play “an unscrupulous arms dealer who becomes the go-to guy for the group of mercenaries”.

The shoots is set to begin in Brazil and Louisiana in March.

Meanwhile on the Sandra Bullock update if she will reunite with Stallone in this movie, still no final deal yet.

Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture and Juliana Paes are the "The Expendables"

It's an international flavor combination on Sylvester Stallone's first project from his two-picture deal with Nu Image/Millennium Films.

Reportedly, Stallone will direct his original work entitled "The Expendables". Stars like Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture and Juliana Paes will join him in this forthcoming film.

The story follows an “expendable” team of mercenaries, hired to do jobs that no one else can or will, who are sent to infiltrate a South American country to overthrow the ruthless dictator and liberate the country.

Shoots will be in Costa Rica and Louisiana, Feb. 2009

Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor first teaser trailer

This is the first trailer teaser for Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Director Rob Cohen promised to post the teaser trailer in his blog and looks of it the third installment of the "Mummy" franchise will be a hit.

Starring the original cast Brendan Fraser, John Hannah, Maria Bello, their newest villain Asian superstar Jet Li and adding the thrills are Luke Ford, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Wong, and Isabella Leong.


Ready to hit theaters this August 1, 2008.




check out rob cohen's blog for more info.

Weekend Box Office : "The Forbidden Kingdom"

Jackie Chan and Jet Li combination created a spectacular action movie. The Kung fu adventure "The Forbidden Kingdom" tops the weekend box office with $20.9 million.

1. The Forbidden Kingdom - $20.9 million
*$20.9 million
2. Forgetting Sarah Marshall - $17.3 million
*$17.3 million
3. Prom Night - $9.1 million
*$32.6 million
4. 88 Minutes - $6.8 million
*$6.8 million
5. Nim’s Island - $5.7 million
*$32.9 million

* indicates total box office take since opening.
Full list of Box Office Totals after the jump.

Full list of Box Office Totals

Jet Li and his movie "The Warlords" dominates the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards

The period epic film "The Warlords" conquers the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards, Sunday April 13, 2008. Action superstar Jet Li won the Best Actor award and actress Siqin Gaowa take home the Best Actress award.

"The Warlords" dominated the event bringing home eight awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Visual Effects, best cinematography and the Best Costume Make-Up and Design.

Jet Li said, "My 28 years of hard work had finally paid off."

The crime thriller "Protege" gave Andy Lau the Best Supporting actor award.

For the complete list visit lovehkfilm.

Fifth Poster of "The Forbidden Kingdom"

The fifth promotional posters for the new film, "The Forbidden Kingdom," were released recently.

Starring two of the most famous Chinese kung fu masters, Jackie Chan and Jet Li, the movie has been the focus of public attention since shooting began.

This film is the first collaboration between kung fu stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

The action blockbuster is scheduled to premiere in North America on April 18.



source: CRI

2007 Top Ten Chinese Star Income List

Action star Jet Li tops the 2007 China's artist Top earners list with an income totaling 465 million yuan (62 million US dollars). This is according to Shanghai-based Oriental Morning Post.

The San Miguel Beer endorser also made three movies last year, "The Warlords", "The Forbidden Kingdom" and "The Mummy 3".

Chinese icon Jackie Chan is in second with 428 million yuan.

The top ten earners:

1. Jet Li
465 million yuan
2. Jackie Chan
428 million yuan
3. Jackie Cheung
300 million yuan
4. Tony Leung
290 million yuan
5. Andy Lau
230 million yuan
6. Chow Yun-fat
100 million yuan
7. Michelle Yeoh
80 million yuan
8. Zhang Ziyi
65 million yuan
9. S.H.E.
62.5 million yuan
10. Jay Chow
60 million yuan

Jet Li Makes $13 million for his latest movie.

Chinese action star Jet Li (Cradle 2 the Grave and Romeo Must Die) has a nice pay check in his latest movie, he will be earning 100 million yuan ($13 million). A record for an actor in a Chinese-language film.

Nearly half of the $40 million budget for The Warlords went to the cast, among whom were Hong Kong heartthrobs Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro.

“Without Jet Li, we would not dare to invest $40 million in a Chinese-language film,” Xinhua news agency quoted director Peter Chan as saying.

The earlier salary record was held by Li himself for his role in "Hero", for which he earned 70 million yuan.

The Warlords, a war epic based on a Qing Dynasty story, is slated for release in Asia in mid-December and in North America from next March.

The Mummy 3 Starts Shooting in Beijing

A great cast for the new installment of "The Mummy 3". This was share on Director Rob Cohen blog.

"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," starring Brendan Fraser, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh, Maria Bello, Luke Ford and a crew of thousands.

On his blog he stated "I have 2000 people (200 Americans, French Canadians, and Brits, 100 from Hong Kong, 1700 from Mainland China)working on the film now with 1500 here with me and 500 technicians in Shanghai."

The story moves to the year 1946. When Rick (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn (Maria Bello) are retired to Oxfordshire, England, having been spies for the British during World War II. They are bored silly and welcome the offer of "one last mission" from the Foreign Office. Their assignment: courier a precious artifact back to the museum in Shanghai, China from which it was stolen.

We must watch out for this movie.

source: Rob Cohen Blog