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'''Kickboxer''' is an upcoming American martial arts film directed by [[John Stockwell (actor)|John Stockwell]] and written by [[Dimitri Logothetis]] and Jim McGrath. The film stars [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]].
'''Kickboxer''' is an upcoming American martial arts film directed by [[John Stockwell (actor)|John Stockwell]] and written by [[Dimitri Logothetis]] and Jim McGrath. The film stars [[Alain Moussi]], [[Dave Bautista]], [[Georges St-Pierre]] and original film star [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]].

==Synopsis==
The film follows David and Kurt Sloan, the descendants of a California dynasty of champions. After David wins the Karate World Championship, a promoter lures him to Hong Kong despite his brother’s protests. When David dies, Kurt turns to his former mentor Xian Chow to seek revenge on the vicious Tong Po.<ref name="Deadline">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/05/cannes-briefs-kickboxer-reboots-with-georges-st-pierre-dave-bautista-alain-moussi-warner-international-takes-relatos-salvajes-to-france-spain-lat-am-more/|title=Cannes Briefs: ‘Kickboxer’ Reboots With Georges St Pierre, Dave Bautista, Alain Moussi; Warner International Takes ‘Relatos Salvajes’ To France, Spain, Lat Am; More|last=Tartaglione|first=Nancy|work=Deadline|date=May 9, 2014|accessdate=May 9, 2014}}</ref>

==Cast==
*[[Alain Moussi]] as Kurt Sloan
*[[Dave Bautista]] as Tong Po
*[[Georges St-Pierre]]
*[[T. J. Storm]]
*[[Matthew Ziff]]
*[[Jean-Claude Van Damme]] as Xian Chow


== Production ==
== Production ==
[[Kings Road Entertainment]] announced in 2012 that they planned a [[3D film|3-D]] remake of the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kings Road Entertainment: In Development - Kickboxer 3D |url=http://www.kingsroadentertainment.com/indev.php|publisher=kingsroadentertainment.com|accessdate=September 5, 2014}}</ref> Legal battles within the company, however, resulted in this version, along with several other planned remakes from the company, not being made.<ref>{{cite web|title=Legal Fight Clouds Planned 'All of Me' Remake (Exclusive) |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/all-of-me-remake-legal-fight-369579 |publisher=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=September 5, 2014}}</ref>
[[Kings Road Entertainment]] announced in 2012 that they planned a [[3D film|3-D]] remake of the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kings Road Entertainment: In Development - Kickboxer 3D |url=http://www.kingsroadentertainment.com/indev.php|publisher=kingsroadentertainment.com|accessdate=September 5, 2014}}</ref> Legal battles within the company, however, resulted in this version, along with several other planned remakes from the company, not being made.<ref>{{cite web|title=Legal Fight Clouds Planned 'All of Me' Remake (Exclusive) |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/all-of-me-remake-legal-fight-369579 |publisher=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=September 5, 2014}}</ref>


[[Radar Pictures]] is developing a reboot of the film with Jim McGrath and [[Dimitri Logothetis]] writing, Logothetis is also produced along with [[Ted Field]] and Nick Celozzi, Mike Weber and Peter Meyer executive producing and [[Stephen Fung]] directing with the film start filming in early 2014.<ref>[http://www.movieweb.com/news/kickboxer-remake-lands-director-stephen-fung Kickboxer Remake Lands Director Stephen Fung]</ref> On May 12, 2014, Deadline that has The Exchange boarded sales on Radar for with Brian O’Shea, Jeff Bowler and Nat McCormick executive produce the film and announced stunt man [[Alain Moussi]] will star in his first lead role with [[Georges St-Pierre]] and [[Dave Bautista]]. The film follows David and Kurt Sloan, the descendants of a California dynasty of champions. After David wins the Karate World Championship, a promoter lures him to Hong Kong despite his brother’s protests. When David dies, Kurt turns to his former mentor Xian Chow to seek revenge on the vicious Tong Po.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/05/cannes-briefs-kickboxer-reboots-with-georges-st-pierre-dave-bautista-alain-moussi-warner-international-takes-relatos-salvajes-to-france-spain-lat-am-more/|title=Cannes Briefs: ‘Kickboxer’ Reboots With Georges St Pierre, Dave Bautista, Alain Moussi; Warner International Takes ‘Relatos Salvajes’ To France, Spain, Lat Am; More|last=Tartaglione|first=Nancy|work=Deadline|date=May 9, 2014|accessdate=May 9, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2014/more/news/scott-adkins-tony-jaa-kickboxer-1201276129/|title=‘Kickboxer’ Reboot Punches Up Cast With Scott Adkins, Tony Jaa|work=Variety|date=August 5, 2014|accessdate=August 5, 2014}}</ref> [[J.J. Perry]] will be the action director and [[Larnell Stovall]] will be the fight choreographer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theactionelite.com/2014/06/alain-moussi-interview/|title=Alain Moussi Interview|work=The Action Elite|date=June 18, 2014|accessdate=June 18, 2014}}</ref> In November 2014, it was announced that [[Tony Jaa]] and director Fung had left the project. [[John Stockwell (actor)|John Stockwell]] has stepped in as the film's director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmcombatsyndicate.blogspot.com/2014/11/exclusive-kickboxer-loses-fung-gains.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: KICKBOXER Loses Fung, Gains 'In The Blood' Director|work=Film Combat Syndicate|date=November 23, 2014|accessdate=November 23, 2014}}</ref> In December 2014, actors [[T. J. Storm]], [[Matthew Ziff]] and original film star [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]] were cast in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmcombatsyndicate.blogspot.com/2014/11/stockwell-kickboxer-adds-tj-storm-and.html|title=Stockwell's KICKBOXER Adds T.J. Storm And Matthew Ziff|work=Film Combat Syndicate|date=November 30, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/MatthewZiff/status/538945383414501376]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jean-claude-van-damme-returning-752966|title=Jean-Claude Van Damme Returning to 'Kickboxer' (Exclusive)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=December 1, 2014|accessdate=December 1, 2014}}</ref>
[[Radar Pictures]] is developing a reboot of the film with Jim McGrath and [[Dimitri Logothetis]] writing, Logothetis is also produced along with [[Ted Field]] and Nick Celozzi, Mike Weber and Peter Meyer executive producing and [[Stephen Fung]] directing with the film start filming in early 2014.<ref>[http://www.movieweb.com/news/kickboxer-remake-lands-director-stephen-fung Kickboxer Remake Lands Director Stephen Fung]</ref> On May 12, 2014, Deadline that has The Exchange boarded sales on Radar for with Brian O’Shea, Jeff Bowler and Nat McCormick executive produce the film and announced stunt man [[Alain Moussi]] will star in his first lead role with [[Georges St-Pierre]] and [[Dave Bautista]]. <ref name="Deadline">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/05/cannes-briefs-kickboxer-reboots-with-georges-st-pierre-dave-bautista-alain-moussi-warner-international-takes-relatos-salvajes-to-france-spain-lat-am-more/|title=Cannes Briefs: ‘Kickboxer’ Reboots With Georges St Pierre, Dave Bautista, Alain Moussi; Warner International Takes ‘Relatos Salvajes’ To France, Spain, Lat Am; More|last=Tartaglione|first=Nancy|work=Deadline|date=May 9, 2014|accessdate=May 9, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2014/more/news/scott-adkins-tony-jaa-kickboxer-1201276129/|title=‘Kickboxer’ Reboot Punches Up Cast With Scott Adkins, Tony Jaa|work=Variety|date=August 5, 2014|accessdate=August 5, 2014}}</ref> [[J.J. Perry]] will be the action director and [[Larnell Stovall]] will be the fight choreographer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theactionelite.com/2014/06/alain-moussi-interview/|title=Alain Moussi Interview|work=The Action Elite|date=June 18, 2014|accessdate=June 18, 2014}}</ref> In November 2014, it was announced that [[Tony Jaa]] and director Fung had left the project. [[John Stockwell (actor)|John Stockwell]] has stepped in as the film's director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmcombatsyndicate.blogspot.com/2014/11/exclusive-kickboxer-loses-fung-gains.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: KICKBOXER Loses Fung, Gains 'In The Blood' Director|work=Film Combat Syndicate|date=November 23, 2014|accessdate=November 23, 2014}}</ref> In December 2014, actors [[T. J. Storm]], [[Matthew Ziff]] and original film star [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]] were cast in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmcombatsyndicate.blogspot.com/2014/11/stockwell-kickboxer-adds-tj-storm-and.html|title=Stockwell's KICKBOXER Adds T.J. Storm And Matthew Ziff|work=Film Combat Syndicate|date=November 30, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/MatthewZiff/status/538945383414501376]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jean-claude-van-damme-returning-752966|title=Jean-Claude Van Damme Returning to 'Kickboxer' (Exclusive)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=December 1, 2014|accessdate=December 1, 2014}}</ref>


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
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Revision as of 16:12, 3 December 2014

Kickboxer
Directed byJohn Stockwell
Written byDimitri Logothetis
Jim McGrath
StarringAlain Moussi
Dave Bautista
Georges St-Pierre
T. J. Storm
Matthew Ziff
Jean-Claude Van Damme
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Kickboxer is an upcoming American martial arts film directed by John Stockwell and written by Dimitri Logothetis and Jim McGrath. The film stars Alain Moussi, Dave Bautista, Georges St-Pierre and original film star Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Synopsis

The film follows David and Kurt Sloan, the descendants of a California dynasty of champions. After David wins the Karate World Championship, a promoter lures him to Hong Kong despite his brother’s protests. When David dies, Kurt turns to his former mentor Xian Chow to seek revenge on the vicious Tong Po.[1]

Cast

Production

Kings Road Entertainment announced in 2012 that they planned a 3-D remake of the film.[2] Legal battles within the company, however, resulted in this version, along with several other planned remakes from the company, not being made.[3]

Radar Pictures is developing a reboot of the film with Jim McGrath and Dimitri Logothetis writing, Logothetis is also produced along with Ted Field and Nick Celozzi, Mike Weber and Peter Meyer executive producing and Stephen Fung directing with the film start filming in early 2014.[4] On May 12, 2014, Deadline that has The Exchange boarded sales on Radar for with Brian O’Shea, Jeff Bowler and Nat McCormick executive produce the film and announced stunt man Alain Moussi will star in his first lead role with Georges St-Pierre and Dave Bautista. [1][5] J.J. Perry will be the action director and Larnell Stovall will be the fight choreographer.[6] In November 2014, it was announced that Tony Jaa and director Fung had left the project. John Stockwell has stepped in as the film's director.[7] In December 2014, actors T. J. Storm, Matthew Ziff and original film star Jean-Claude Van Damme were cast in the film.[8][9][10]

Filming

Filming began on December 1, 2014 in New Orleans and Thailand.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b Tartaglione, Nancy (May 9, 2014). "Cannes Briefs: 'Kickboxer' Reboots With Georges St Pierre, Dave Bautista, Alain Moussi; Warner International Takes 'Relatos Salvajes' To France, Spain, Lat Am; More". Deadline. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  2. ^ "Kings Road Entertainment: In Development - Kickboxer 3D". kingsroadentertainment.com. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  3. ^ "Legal Fight Clouds Planned 'All of Me' Remake (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  4. ^ Kickboxer Remake Lands Director Stephen Fung
  5. ^ "'Kickboxer' Reboot Punches Up Cast With Scott Adkins, Tony Jaa". Variety. August 5, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
  6. ^ "Alain Moussi Interview". The Action Elite. June 18, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: KICKBOXER Loses Fung, Gains 'In The Blood' Director". Film Combat Syndicate. November 23, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  8. ^ "Stockwell's KICKBOXER Adds T.J. Storm And Matthew Ziff". Film Combat Syndicate. November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  9. ^ [1]
  10. ^ "Jean-Claude Van Damme Returning to 'Kickboxer' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. December 1, 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  11. ^ "On the Set for 12/1/14: Now You See Me 2 & Kickboxer Start Shooting, Richard Linklater's That's What I'm Talking About Wraps Up". ssninsider.com. December 1, 2014. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  12. ^ McNary, Dave (December 1, 2014). "Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins 'Kickboxer' Reboot". variety.com. Retrieved December 3, 2014.

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