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The Last Kumite
''The Last Kumite'' is an upcoming German–American martial arts film directed by Ross W. Clarkson, starring Mathis Landwehr and Matthias Hues. It is a revival of underground fighting programmers of the 1980s and early 1990s, such as those released by Cannon Films, Seasonal Films and Imperial Entertainment. Much of the film's supporting cast and some of its creative personnel have ties to that era, including veteran performers Cynthia Rothrock, Billy Blanks, Kurt McKinney, and brothers Mohammed "Michel" Qissi and Abdel Qissi. The story follows a martial artist who is forced to take part in an illegal fighting tournament after his daughter is kidnapped by criminal figures. Plot Michael Rivers, single father to a daughter, wins a New York martial arts tournament. As the champion, he receives an invitation to take part in an unsanctioned tournament in Eastern Europe—the ''Kumite''—from a businessman of dubious repute. When he turns down the offer, his daughter gets taken host ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathis Landwehr
Mathis Landwehr (born 30 May 1980) is a German actor, film producer, stuntman and martial artist. He appeared in more than thirty films since 2002. Selected filmography References External links * 1980 births Living people German male film actors German male television actors 21st-century German male actors Male actors from Stuttgart {{Germany-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Worth (cinematographer)
David Worth (born March 2, 1940) is an American cinematographer and film director. He contributed as cinematographer to more than twenty films, including ''Bloodsport (film), Bloodsport'', ''Any Which Way You Can'' and ''Bronco Billy''. He also directed films including ''Warrior of the Lost World, Lady Dragon'' and ''Hard Knocks (1979 film), Hard Knocks'' while also doing a few films with pseudonyms such as Sven Conrad and Jim Hastings. He directed the 1989 film ''Kickboxer (1989 film), Kickboxer''. Filmography * ''Poor Pretty Eddie'' (1975) * ''How Sweet It Is!'' (1978) (as Sven Conrad) * ''Frat House'' (1979) (as Sven Conrad) * ''Hard Knocks (1979 film), Hard Knocks'' (1979) * ''Pink Champagne'' (1979) (as Sven Conrad) * ''Body Magic'' (1982) (as Sven Conrad) * ''Doing It!'' (1982) (as Sven Conrad) * ''Warrior of the Lost World'' (1983) * ''Soldier's Revenge'' (1986) * ''Kickboxer (1989 film), Kickboxer'' (1989) * ''Lady Dragon'' (1992) * ''Lady Dragon 2'' (1993) * ''Chain of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kickstarter
Kickstarter is an American public benefit corporation based in Brooklyn, New York, that maintains a global crowdfunding platform focused on creativity. The company's stated mission is to "help bring creative projects to life". As of July 2021, Kickstarter has received $6.6 billion in pledges from 21 million backers to fund 222,000 projects, such as films, music, stage shows, comics, journalism, video games, board games, technology, publishing, and food-related projects. People who back Kickstarter projects are offered tangible rewards or experiences in exchange for their pledges. This model traces its roots to subscription model of arts patronage, where artists would go directly to their audiences to fund their work. History Kickstarter launched on April 28, 2009, by Perry Chen, Yancey Strickler, and Charles Adler. ''The New York Times'' called Kickstarter "the people's NEA". ''Time'' named it one of the "Best Inventions of 2010" and "Best Websites of 2011". Kickstarter repo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crowd Funding
Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising money from a large number of people, typically via the internet. Crowdfunding is a form of crowdsourcing and alternative finance. In 2015, over was raised worldwide by crowdfunding. Although similar concepts can also be executed through mail-order subscriptions, benefit events, and other methods, the term crowdfunding refers to internet-mediated registries. This modern crowdfunding model is generally based on three types of actors – the project initiator who proposes the idea or project to be funded, individuals or groups who support the idea, and a moderating organization (the "platform") that brings the parties together to launch the idea. Crowdfunding has been used to fund a wide range of for-profit, entrepreneurial ventures such as artistic and creative projects, medical expenses, travel, and community-oriented social entrepreneurship projects. Although crowdfunding has been suggested to be highly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theme Songs
Theme music is a musical composition that is often written specifically for radio programming, television shows, video games, or films and is usually played during the title sequence, opening credits, closing credits, and in some instances at some point during the program. The purpose of a theme song is often similar to that of a leitmotif. The phrase theme song or signature tune may also be used to refer to a signature song that has become especially associated with a particular performer or dignitary, often used as they make an entrance. Purpose From the 1950s onwards, theme music, and especially theme songs also became a valuable source of additional revenue for Hollywood film studios, many of which launched their own recording arms. This period saw the beginning of more methodical cross-promotion of music and movies. One of the first big successes, which proved very influential, was the theme song for ''High Noon'' (1952). Celebrities In the early years of radio and televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Bush
Stan Bush (born July 10, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter and rock musician. He is perhaps best-known for his song " The Touch", featured in the 1986 movie '' The Transformers: The Movie''. Career Bush began with his first studio album in 1979 with a band called Boulder. Bush was primarily a guitarist for that band before the group split in different directions after releasing only one self-titled album. It was not long after in which he got his first solo album deal with CBS Records and released the self-titled ''Stan Bush'' album in 1983. Four years later on Scotti Bros Records, he would release his most successful album to date with ''Stan Bush & Barrage'', which is the album that featured " The Touch". Bush's most notable works include the songs "The Touch" and "Dare" from the soundtrack to the 1986 animated film '' The Transformers: The Movie'', "Hearts vs. Heads" from the soundtrack to the 1986 film ''The Wraith'', and "She's Got the Power", featured in the Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film. The score comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental, or choral pieces called cues, which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to enhance the dramatic narrative and the emotional impact of the scene in question. Scores are written by one or more composers under the guidance of or in collaboration with the film's director or producer and are then most often performed by an ensemble of musicians – usually including an orchestra (most likely a symphony orchestra) or band, instrumental soloists, and choir or vocalists – known as playback singers – and recorded by a sound engineer. The term is less frequently applied to music written for other media such as live theatre, television and radio programs, and video game, and said music is typically referred to as either the soundtrack or incidental music. Film scores encompass an enormous variety of styles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breathing Fire
''Breathing Fire'' is a 1991 American martial arts film directed by Lou Kennedy in his directorial debut, and co-directed by Brandon De-Wilde. The film stars Ke Huy Quan, with a supporting cast of Eddie Saavedra, Ed Neil and Jerry Trimble. The film was released on direct-to-VHS in the United States on July 15, 1992.Black Belt - May 1993 Vol. 31, No. 5 The ninth- and 10th-best fight films are, respectively, Johnathan Ke Quan's Breathing Fire and Tang Tak Wing's Trained to Fight. Breathing Fire includes some original tournament fight sequences between Quan and Eddie Saavedra, which ... It is a remake of the 1977 Hong Kong film '' The Flash Legs'' that starred Tao-liang Tan, who executive produced and wrote this film under the pseudonym of Delon Tanners. This was Eddie Saavedra's first and only American film. After the film, Saavedra has retired from acting. Plot Michael Moore (Jerry Trimble), a Vietnam vet, pulls off a bank heist with his gang, which includes the bank's mana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kickboxer (film)
''Kickboxer'' is a 1989 American martial arts film directed by David Worth and starring Jean-Claude van Damme. Former world kickboxing champion Dennis Alexio is also featured. It spawned several sequels. Plot Kurt Sloane is the younger brother and cornerman of Eric Sloane, the United States kickboxing world champion. After another successful title defense, Eric is enticed by the media to compete in Thailand, where kickboxing was started, to further establish his legacy. As a result, Eric and Kurt travel to Bangkok to fight Tong "The Tiger" Po, Thailand's undefeated top fighter. Eric is supremely confident, but Kurt becomes apprehensive after witnessing Tong Po kicking a concrete pillar in preparation for the fight. He begs Eric not to fight, but Eric dismisses any concerns. Tong Po dominates Eric in the first round with his superior strength and knowledge of Thailand's unorthodox kickboxing rules. In between rounds, Kurt once again begs Eric to stop, but Eric refuses to give up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloodsport (film)
''Bloodsport'' is a 1988 American martial arts action film directed by Newt Arnold and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Leah Ayres, Forest Whitaker, Donald Gibb, Roy Chiao, and Bolo Yeung. The film centers on Frank Dux (Van Damme), a United States Army Captain and ninjitsu practitioner, who competes in an underground, full-contact martial arts tournament called the Kumite in Hong Kong. It was one of Van Damme's first starring films and showcased his athletic abilities, launching his career as a mainstream action star. The screenplay is based on many of Dux's claims first covered in the November 1980 issue of ''Black Belt'' magazine. The real Dux served as the film's action choreographer and technical advisor. After its release, many of Dux's claims were disputed, including by co-screenwriter Sheldon Lettich, who claimed Dux fabricated his fight record and the existence of the Kumite. ''Bloodsport'' was produced by Cannon Films and released by Warner Bros. on 26 February 1988. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing may refer to: Film * ''Last Man Standing'' (1987 film), a film directed by Damian Lee * ''Last Man Standing'' (1996 film), a film starring Bruce Willis * '' Undisputed II: Last Man Standing'', a 2006 sequel to the action film ''Undisputed'' Literature * ''Last Man Standing'' (novel), a novel by David Baldacci * '' Last Man Standing: Killbook of a Bounty Hunter'', a graphic novel series * ''Last Man Standing'', a biography of Jamie Dimon, by Duff McDonald Music Albums * ''Last Man Standing'' (E-type album), 1998 * ''Last Man Standing'' (Jerry Lee Lewis album), 2006 ** ''Last Man Standing Live'', by Jerry Lee Lewis * ''Last Man Standing'' (MC Eiht album), 1997 * ''Last Man Standing'' (Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand album) * ''Last Man Standing'' (Willie Nelson album), 2018 * ''Last Man Standing'', by Mr. Capone-E * ''Last Man Standing'', by RBL Posse member Black C Songs * "Last Man Standing" (Pop Evil song), 2010 * "Last Man Standing" (Some & Any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninja (2009 Film)
''Ninja'' is a 2009 American martial arts film directed by Isaac Florentine and starring Scott Adkins, Tsuyoshi Ihara and Mika Hijii. The film's plot revolves around an American martial artist named Casey Bowman, who is asked by his sensei to travel to New York City and protect the ''Yoroi Bitsu'', an armored chest that contains the weapons of the last ''Kōga'' ninja. '' Ninja: Shadow of a Tear'', a sequel to the film, made its premiere at the 2013 Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas. Plot Casey Bowman is an American orphan, who is adopted into a martial arts dojo in Japan. Due of his perseverance and desire to master bushido, Casey earns the respect of his Sensei Takeda and his daughter Namiko. However, the dojo's top student Masazuka becomes bitter over Namiko's friendship with Casey. One morning, during a sparring match, Masazuka loses his temper and nearly kills Casey by throwing a katana at him. In self-defense, Casey scars Masazuka below his right eye. As a result of his actio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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