"Legendary" Key Art

Fan favorite martial artist/actor Scott Adkins (Undisputed III, The Expendables 2) is currently in China filming a new 3D action movie titled A Legend. The movie is actually a British and Chinese co-production, featuring talent from both countries. Adkins stars opposite Chinese actress Huang Yi, who recently turned heads in the lead role of The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake.

Despite the multi-national cast, Chinese Films reports that the dialogue is being recorded in English. The plot follows a tour group exploring China’s unique geographical formations. Scott Adkins and Huang Yi’s characters will fall in love over the course of the story, a fact that is underscored by these new stills featuring the actors oiled up and embracing one another.

Scott Adkins’ own website has more details on the film, describing it as a “95-minute action-packed adventure film shot in 3D.” Also look for an appearance by Adkins’ Expendables 2 co-star Dolph Lundgren. The film has been discussed in the West under the title Legendary: Tomb of the Dragon. Head on over to this fan website for a ton of pictures from the movie and opening ceremony. Stay tuned to Cityonfire.com for the trailer when it debuts.

Updates: Check out the teaser trailer. The movie is finished and now known under the simplified title of Legendary. The film will be screened in 3D at Cannes this month (May 2013), before a Chinese theatrical release in August. Worldwide release dates are to be announced sometime down the road. Here’s the newest poster. | First full trailer for Legendary.

BREAKING NEWS: Introducing the French trailer for Legendary.

"Robotech: The Complete Set" DVD Cover

On November 5, 2013, Lionsgate is releasing a 20-disc collectable set featuring the complete Robotech® series, two feature-length movies and tons of bonus content!

Carl Macek’s groundbreaking sci-fi epic has enthralled audiences for decades since first appearing on American television in 1985. One of the first-ever anime imports, this saga spans several generations of mankind’s fight for freedom.

Robotech®: The Complete Set includes the remastered versions of all 85 episodes from the three Robotech Wars: The Macross Saga, The Robotech Masters and The New Generation. It also includes the Robotech: 2-Movie Collection featuring the fan favorite — The Shadow Chronicles — and the latest film, Love Live Alive, as well as a bonus disc. Take home this all-inclusive collectable set every fan must have!

Special Features:

• Bonus features include over 90 minutes of content!*
• 2 Never-Before-Released Documentaries:
• Robotech®: The Inside Story
• The Making of Love Live Alive
• The Original Japanese Version of Love Live Alive
• Rare Promotional Videos and Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Behind-the-Scenes
• Featurettes
• Alternate Versions of Episodes
• Photo Galleries
• and much more!
*Bonus Features subject to change

No. of Discs: 20 | Screen Format: Wide & Fullscreen | Language/Subtitles: English, Spanish, Spanish Subtitles, English SDH | Audio: 5.1 DOLBY DIGITAL | Rating: Not Rated | Run Time: 2276 | CC: No | Color: Color

Pre-order today! And don’t forget about the Robotech movie currently being developed!

Cityonfire.com received the above press release from Lionsgate.

"Mr. Majestyk" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Prolific crime novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard – who was best known for Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Hombre, Mr. Majestyk and Rum Punch – has died at the age of 87.

The New Orleans native began his writing career shortly after receiving a degree in English and philosophy. While working as a copy writer for the Campbell-Ewald Advertising Agency, Leonard freelanced on the side by writing short Western stories, which were showcased in magazines.

In 1953, Leonard wrote his first novel, The Bounty Hunters. After a few more novels, Hollywood started to take notice and adapted Leonard’s The Tall T and 3:10 to Yuma into movies.

It wasn’t until the 1960’s that Leonard hung up the saddles and started to focus stories that centered around contemporary crime thrillers, filled with gritty realism and vigorous dialogue. Leonard has openly stated that movie adaptations of all his books “sucked,” except for 1995’s Get Shorty, which “got it right for once.” The most recent of his novel adaptations is the forthcoming Life of Crime, based off The Switch; a sort of sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown, which was based off Rum Punch.

Throughout his life, Leonard was honored with a variety of prestigious awards for his literary work. Just last year, the National Book Foundation presented him with a Medal for Distinguished Contribution. Our condolences go out to Elmore Leonard’s family and friends.

"Watch Dogs" Video Game Cover

THR reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment, New Regency and Ubisoft are teaming up to adapt Ubisoft’s highly-anticipated video game Watch Dogs to the big screen. The official announcement was made at GamesCom 2013.

Here’s a brief description of the actual game from Amazon.com: You play as Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker and former thug, whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. Now on the hunt for those who hurt your family, you’ll be able to monitor and hack all who surround you by manipulating everything connected to the city’s network. Access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop the enemy…and more.

We’ll keep you posted on any updates regarding this project. In the meantime, you can currently pre-order Watch Dogs for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U and PC.

"Nemesis" American Video Cover

During the Eighties and Nineties, American Albert Pyun had an impressive run of films that, while not exactly considered classics, did manage to develop a cult following among genre movie lovers. Such films include 1989’s Cyborg, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme in post-apocalyptic sci-fi mode; 1990’s low, low-budget rendering of Marvel Comics’ superhero Captain America; the 1992 cyber-punk thriller Nemesis, which many consider to be Pyun’s finest hour; and the 1997 pairing of Christopher Lambert and Ice-T in Mean Guns.

Unfortunately, it appears that Albert Pyun’s career is coming to a temporary end due to health issues. The filmmaker, who has a constant rapport with both his fans and detractors online, took to Facebook to announce his retirement.

Cityonfire.com wishes Pyun and the family the best in this difficult time. Hopefully with some rest and recuperation, Pyun can return to the world of genre cinema.

"Darkman" Collector's Edition Blu-ray

There are no details as of yet on special features or bonus content, but fans of Sam Raimi’s Darkman will be pleased to hear that distributor Scream Factory is releasing the film on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray this winter. The 1990 comic book-like movie stars Liam Neeson (Taken) as a tortured hero who can alter his face to resemble anyone on the planet; the catch is, in 99 minutes his face will revert back to normal no matter who he happens to be impersonating. The movie also features a score from composer Danny Elfman during his Batman prime.

There’s no official street state but you can look forward to Darkman on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray this December. Stay tuned for more details in the near feature. In the meantime, check out that cover art!

"Badges of Fury" International Theatrical Poster

THE MOVIE: When a spate of eerie murders erupts across Hong Kong, two troublemaking cops are assigned to the case. After discovering that all of the victims were former boyfriends of aspiring starlet, the detectives find themselves in a deadly situation.

Wong Chi Ming’s Badges of Fury (aka The One Detective) is a new action-comedy starring Jet Li, Wen Zhang, Michelle Chen, Collin Chou and Wu Jing.

Updates: Check out the unusual new poster. | Variety reports that Well Go USA acquired North American rights to the film. | Don’t miss the second trailer for the film. | Thanks to M.M.A.C. for linking this new poster. | In case you missed it, here’s the second to latest trailer – with English subs.

If you thought there wouldn’t be another poster for this film, you’re wrong! Here’s the female version of that poster. | Another action-packed trailer for the movie. | Final trailer.

BREAKING NEWS: Badges of Fury is available for pre-order at dddhouse.com, on both Blu-ray ($18.59) and DVD ($13.46). Keep in mind that the DVD version is Region 3, so you’ll need a multi-region DVD player.