"Man of Tai Chi" - First Trailer for Keanu Reeve's first film as director

It's been a while since we've heard from Keanu Reeves, and it looks like "The Matrix" star has been busy. The actor who played "Ted" in the "Bill and Ted" movies and of course "The One" Neo in "The Matrix Trilogy" is set to making his directorial debut this year, with a martial arts flick that looks brutal and reminiscent of flicks from the genre in the 80's and 90's. Say hello to "Man of Tai Chi", a Chinese-American production starring Tiger Chen and Reeves himself.

UPDATE: Legendary Action Star Jackie Chan NOT retiring from action movies

UPDATE: The initial reports were clarified by the stunt master himself via Facebook and Den of Geek. Jackie Chan will NOT be retiring from action cinema at all. Check out the source links above for more on the story.


 Here's the original article posted:

Many of you may know him as Drunken Master or the cop Lee from the Rush Hour movies, but regardless of how you've heard of him, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan is a legend and icon. However, the man known for blending his martial arts prowess with his stuntman training and comedic antics has finally decided to put down the fighting gloves for good, announcing his retirement to the world during the Cannes Film Festival. His last film that he also directed, "Chinese Zodiac", will be the final film where he will be billed as an action star. Chan hopes to work on his acting muscles instead, and the 58-year old actor looks forward to taking it easy and resting well from the action and fighting spotlight.

Here's a look at the trailer his last film as an action star, Chinese Zodiac!






'Chinese Zodiac' Trailer 2012 - Jackie Chan New Movie

Thanks Jackie, and enjoy your well deserved retirement! For more on the story, check out the source post at Bleeding Cool, Daily Mail, and Yahoo!

The Year of the Dragon 2012!

Happy Chinese New Year, one and all! Celebrations officially begin today to welcome the year of the water dragon, and festivities around the world see reading of fortunes and happy people taking time to gather together in honor of this momentous occasion! In my mind, however, we also celebrate the astrological time of the year when one superb and legendary martial artist was born. He was called Lei Seil Loong or "The Little Dragon", and it may not be familiar to most people at first, but you know him better by his American and Screen name... BRUCE LEE.



Bruce Lee, 2012 The Year of Dragon

In commemoration of the Year of the Dragon and the founder of Jeet Kune Do (The Way of the Intercepting Fist), this YouTube video by one hungmanfay showcases the man who became a legend through his passion and determination as a martial artist. I found this to be extremely well done, and it pays tribute to not only the man called the Dragon, but the year he was born in as well. Enjoy, and Kung Hei Fat Choi!

"I always learn something, and that is: to always be yourself. And to express yourself, to have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate him". - Bruce Lee

Thousand Pounds makes Batman: Arkham City inspired martial arts video!

Since their take on making Ultra Combo inspired videos from Super Street Fighter IV, the Thousand Pounds Action Company has pretty much garnered the attention and praise of dozens of fighting game and martial arts buffs around the world. Their latest offering now packs quite the punch too, paying tribute to someone that almost everyone in the world can relate to because he's just that goddamn awesome... Batman.

Yes, Thousand Pounds pays tribute specifically to the latest Batman game, Batman: Arkham City, by presenting this nifty video where a young lady martial artist by the name of Mickey Facchinello shows that even a girl can rival the moves of The Dark Knight, blow for blow and speed to compliment the flashy moves! Anyone who's played Arkham City and have seen the way combat is initiated in the game will marvel at how brilliant this video is, and I kid you not!

Thousand Pounds Arkham City Inspired Test

Hell yes, she would make a awesome Batgirl/ Catwoman! Thanks to Kotaku for posting the story on wonderful piece! For more Thousand Pounds awesomeness, visit their Facebook page or official site!