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AnarchyVision: Jason Gorber Talks ENDER'S GAME, LAST VEGAS and MAN OF TAI CHI!
Not exactly a mighty weekend, save for a slew of Oscar contenders that opened weeks ago that are are slowly rolling out. Meanwhile, tonight's slate had us talking Ender's Game, the banal Last Vegas, and the forgettable Man Of Tai...
Keanu Reeves And Tiger Chen Talk MAN OF TAI CHI And The Meaning Of Martial Arts Films
Talk to Keanu Reeves and Tiger Hu Chen about their new film Man of Tai Chi? Whoa! Joking aside, it was a rare chance and one for which I was grateful. Reeves is a fascinating figure who has crafted a solid...
Review: MAN OF TAI CHI, Mildly Enjoyable, Completely Forgettable
It's not entirely a matter of being snarky to refer to Keanu Reeves' directorial debut, Man of Tai Chi, as a vanity project through and through. Constructed as a showcase for martial artist Tiger Hu Chen, this is hardly the...
Fantastic Fest 2013: Tim Tickles Tiger, Keanu Calls Curses!
While the day is still young in several parts of the world, I will wager a bet that I will not see anything else today that will make me laugh as hard as the two videos posted below. Weeks ago...
TIFF 2013 Review: MAN OF TAI CHI Plays It Down The Middle
It's not entirely simply a matter of being snarky to refer to Keanu Reeve's directorial debut, Man of Tai Chi, as a vanity project through and through. Constructed as a showcase for martial artist Tiger Hu Chen, this is hardly...
Fantastic Fest 2013: Tiger Chen Will (Maybe) Kill Tim League While Keanu Reeves Watches
In case you hear about the untimely death of Alamo Drafthouse co-founder Tim League in a couple of weeks, we just want you to be prepared. Among the signature events announced for Fantastic Fest 2013, to be held in Austin,...
Fantastic Fest 2013: First Wave Includes MAN OF TAI CHI, LFO, KID'S POLICE, BORGMAN, SHE WOLF, And More
You hear that high-pitched squealing, like a pig in heat? Just to warn you: that's the sound I make when I'm really, really excited. The first wave of titles for North America's biggest genre festival has now been unveiled, featuring...
China Box Office: Johnnie To's BLIND DETECTIVE Bests Keanu's MAN OF TAI CHI
Female-centric youth comedy Tiny Times holds on to the top spot for a second week, but Johnnie To's Blind Detective easily outperforms Keanu Reeves' actioner Man of Tai Chi. Rank Title Origin 1/7-8/7 (US$M) Total (US$M) Screening days 1 Tiny...
Hey Australia, Win Tickets To See Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI In Cinemas!
Thanks to our friends at Magnum Films, we have FIVE double passes for Keanu Reeves' directorial debut film Man Of Tai Chi to give to our Australian readers! Man Of Tai Chi stars Tiger Chen, Karen Mok, Simon Yam and Reeves himself...
More Kung Fu Goodness In Second Trailer For Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI
Want to see more of Tiger Chen kicking some serious ass and Keanu Reeves getting downright evil? Then look no further to the second Chinese domestic trailer to the martial arts film Man of Tai Chi. It also has footage...
Watch The Making Of A Fight Scene In Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI
More behind-the-scenes videos for Keanu Reeves' directorial debut Man of Tai Chi have arrived via Mtime, with one focusing on the making of the fight scenes. Among the stunt team responsible for designing the fight scenes is veteran action director...
Finish Him! Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI Gets An International Trailer!
Keanu Reeves directorial debut Man of Tai Chi is fast becoming illuminated, with this second trailer showing plenty more footage and story from the anticipated tournament film. We even get a tiny glimpse of The Raid star Iko Uwais amid...
Get Behind The Scenes Of Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI
A behind-the-scenes video for Keanu Reeves's directorial debut Man of Tai Chi has arrived, via Mtime. Running five and a half minutes, it provides an inside look at the production team and includes some footage from the film. In the video,...
Watch The First Trailer For Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI
Though there is still no North American release date announced for Keanu Reeves' directorial effort Man Of Tai Chi the international marketing campaign is already well under way. The poster intended for the Chinese market turned up last week and...
First Poster and Stills for Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI
The first poster and stills for Man of Tai Chi, Keanu Reeves' directorial debut, have been released. The pictures show Tiger Hu Chen (who was a key member of the Matrix stunt team) as the film's main character, and Reeves...
THE RAID Star Iko Uwais Joins Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI
Where will you see The Raid star Iko Uwais next? While he goes in to production on The Raid sequel Berandal early in 2013 he's got a little something else on the slate first.Variety have broken word that Uwais has...
Kung Fu Proof of Concept For Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI
When directing an effective fight scene for a martial arts film, knowing how the action actors or stuntmen perform infront of the camera is only half the battle. The placement of the camera while the fight scene is being carry...
Karen Mok Joins Keanu Reeves' MAN OF TAI CHI
According to Mtime.com, Hong Kong singer/actress Karen Mok (So Close, Around the World in 80 Days) has landed the female lead role in Keanu Reeves' directorial debut Man of Tai Chi. Mok will play a police officer in the...
Keanu Reeves Moving Ahead With MAN OF TAI CHI
If all goes according to plan Keanu Reeves will soon be adding 'writer' and 'director' to his resume.The star of The Matrix has long talked about his desire to direct a martial arts film of his own. Titled Man Of...