First Ninja Assassin TV Spot
A TV spot for upcoming action movie “Ninja Assassin,” filled with action sequences, has appeared online
Raizo (Rain) is one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them…and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.
Eight New Ninja Assassin Photos
Here’s a new photos for the upcoming action film “Ninja Assassin” produced by the Wachowski brothers.
Raizo (Rain) is one of the world’s deadliest assassins, having been kidnapped as a child and raised by the Ozunu Clan, believed by the world to be a myth. When Raizo’s friend is executed by the clan, Raizo flees into hiding. He later reemerges, seeking revenge.
Meanwhile, Mika Coretti (Naomie Harris) is a Europol agent who investigates money linked to political murders and finds that it is linked to the Ozunu Clan. She defies her superior, Ryan Maslow (Ben Miles), and retrieves secret agency files to find out more. The clan, finding out about the investigation, attempts to assassinate her, but she is rescued by Raizo. Hiding in Europe, Raizo and Mika must find a way to take down the Ozunu Clan.
Conan: Brett Ratner Out, James McTeigue In ?!
Director Brett Ratner is off the upcoming Conan remake. Joe Gatta, the producer behind the upcoming planned reboot of the “Conan the Barbarian” franchise, tells Empire Magazine that Brett Ratner (”Rush Hour,” “X-Men: The Last Stand”) is no longer attached to the project.
“We’re currently in the process of hiring a director.” For the past six months we were discussing the movie with Brett Ratner, and for more timing issues than anything else we had to part ways with Brett. We all wanted him to do it, believe me; just the timing didn’t work. But you never know what can happen.”
According to CHUD, James McTiegue (V for Vendetta and the upcoming Ninja Assassin) will step into the director’s seat for the film. He is also the protege of the Wachowski brothers, having previously worked as an assistant director on the “Matrix” trilogy.
This news is not surprising, since the Wachowskis were once rumored to take on “Conan.” Producers must have kept a close relationship with the brothers and their team.
Production on the film hopes to get underway on August 24th in Bulgaria.
First Ninja Assassin Poster
The first poster for “Ninja Assassin” popped up thanks to ScreenWeek featuring a shot of Rain.
Synopsis: Raizo (Rain) is one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them…and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge. In Berlin, Europol agent Mika Coretti (Naomie Harris) has stumbled upon a money trail linking several political murders to an underground network of untraceable assassins from the Far East. Defying the orders of her superior, Ryan Maslow (Ben Miles), Mika digs into top secret agency files to learn the truth behind the murders. Her investigation makes her a target, and the Ozunu Clan sends a team of killers, led by the lethal Takeshi (Rick Yune), to silence her forever. Raizo saves Mika from her attackers, but he knows that the Clan will not rest until they are both eliminated. Now, entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse through the streets of Europe, Raizo and Mika must trust one another if they hope to survive…and finally bring down the elusive Ozunu Clan.
The film is produced by the Wachowski brothers (The Matrix, Speed Racer) and is directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta, The Invasion).
“Ninja Assassin” opens November 25th, 2009.
“Ninja Assassin” Behind-the-Scene Video
Some great footage from the set of the upcoming Wachowski brothers-produced action film “Ninja Assassin” has appeared online, showing several fight sequences, stunts and lots of ninjas.
Displaying first a distant shot of a group of ninjas running in the middle of a road with cars speeding in both of their sides, the footage let out the combat between the three ninjas. This behind-the-scene look also exposes Rain’s character covered in blood while running away from those who chase him.
Ninja Assassin follows Raizo (Rain), one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge. Continue Reading…
‘Ninja Assassin’ News and Plot Summary
The team behind “V for Vendetta” are back in action and one has to wonder if the Wachowski brothers will have better luck as producers this time around than they did as directors for “Speed Racer“, the lowest cash producing film of May. Warner Bros. has sent out a press release stating that director James McTeigue is once again behind the camera as their martial arts extravaganza “Ninja Assassin” officially begins production in Berlin.
“Ninja Assassin” stars Korean pop star Rain (Speed Racer) as the central character, Raizo; Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End) as Europol researcher Mika Coretti; Ben Miles (V For Vendetta) as Europol Agent Ryan Maslow; legendary martial arts performer Sho Kosugi (Revenge of the Ninja) as the ruthless leader of the Ozunu Clan; and Rick Yune (Die Another Day) as Raizo’s rival, Takeshi. Continue Reading…
‘Speed Racer’ International Movie Trailer
Few directors have ever pushed the envelope of visual filmmaking quite like The Wachowski Brothers. In 1999, they showed the world bullet-time in The Matrix and continued to wow us all the way through the trilogy. Say what you want about the last two films, but there is no denying that they looked sweet.
The same can be said for their upcoming film Speed Racer, which will be thrust into theaters on May 9th after making its world premiere on opening night at the Tribeca Film Festival. You may not dig actor Emile Hirsch (and I do not), you may think that the film looks goofy and cartoony (as many people do) and you may think that The Wachowskis have lost their marbles (we question whether they had any to begin with), but one thing is for sure: Speed Racer is going to be unlike anything we’ve seen in a long time.
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‘Speed Racer’ – Two Brand New International Trailers
The studio that brought “10,000 B.C.” and “I Am Legend” Warner Bros. Pictures have released two brand new international trailers of the upcoming family movie “Speed Racer“. The trailers each last for about one and a half minutes and contain pretty much the same compilation of clips with different sequences.
The trailers showcase many never before seen footages from the highly anticipated film by the Wachowski brothers. The two video footages give out glimpses to the hard-core racing competition where a slightest mistake can cause a devastating result. Unlike the domestic trailer, these international trailers let out much of the animation parts from the film starring Emile Hirsch and Matthew Fox.
Scheduled to be opened simultaneously in conventional theaters and IMAX, “Speed Racer” will bow on May 9. The film follows Speed Racer, a natural behind the wheel race car driver, who follows racing competition to save his family racing business.
Watch ‘Speed Racer’ trailers after jump Continue Reading…
‘Speed Racer’ Goes IMAX
Speed Racer, Wachowski Brothers latest science fiction project has just been added to the growing list of summer blockbuster films to be shown on IMAX screens across the country this summer. In classic Wachowski fashion, all of their films have been in IMAX theaters including the graphic novel based V for Vendetta.
From first looks at the trailer, this film seems be designed for the IMAX screen. The thought of the Mach 5 racing from screen to screen will surly give me a sore neck, but the experience should be well worth it.
On top of all that, the filmmaking brothers who already have been on the forefront of revolutionary visual effects are planning on taking this film to the next level; they’re incorporating a new form of cinematography. Apparently they will be using a new form of “layering” in which they’ll put the foreground and the background of the scenes in a broader focus to give the film a real-life anime appearance.
The film is based on a popular Japanese animated series from the 1960’s. Actor Emile Hirsch who is known for portraying the lead role in the film The Girl Next Door is in the staring role as Speed along with Christina Ricci, portraying his girlfriend Trixie and Matthew Fox as the mysterious Racer X.
