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Worse News: Cynthia Rothrock/ Richard Norton Western BLACK CREEK- first full trailer is out!

Posted: 10/09/2024 in Worse News
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We talked about the return of the famous Martial Art duo Cynthia Rothrock & Richard Norton (after 30 years) some months back- and now we finally have the first full trailer. And it has as much ass- kicking as you can imagine. Which is pretty damn impressive considering most of the actors started their careers in Action Movies in the 80s!

The rest of the cast is equally impressive for any 80s and 90s Martial Art movie fan- featuring the third member of their China O’ Brian (1988) team- Keith Cooke (also know as Sub Zero in Mortal Kombat films) along with the the Kickboxing legends like Benny “Jet” Urquidez (Meels of Wheels) and Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Bloodfist) with Keith Vitali of Revenge of the Ninja fame. And speaking of Ninjas, first American Ninja master (student of Maasaki Hatsumi of the Bujinkan organization) Steven K Hayes is also in this movie!

Pretty incredible cast for a relatively low budget movie. And yes, I know Wild West wasn’t full of people doing Karate but it’s not like American movies are known for their historical accuracy.

The plot centers around a sheriff’s sister who seeks revenge against the terrifying leader of a group of outlaws after discovering he brutally murdered her brother, his wife, and other family members in a gritty southwestern town.

Now, enjoy all the Karate Cowboys and if you want to pre- order the movie, Black Creek Indiegogo campaign is still open right here.

Worse News: First official photo of Daniel Bernhardt as Deathstalker!

Posted: 20/05/2024 in Worse News
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Month after the beginning of production Raven Banner is launching sales at Cannes and we now have an official photo of Daniel Bernhardt as the titular Deathstalker– and he’s just as badass as I expected.

The Kingdom of Abraxeon is under siege from The Dreadites, a mysterious horde of warriors, whose sudden appearance are rumored to foretell the return of Nekromemnon, an ancient sorcerer long thought dead. Such times of chaos are times of fortune for men like Deathstalker who, having broken ties with all guilds and banners, now ekes an existence from the spoils recovered in the wake of Dreadite attacks.

Our story begins when Deathstalker (Bernhardt) unknowingly recovers an enchanted amulet from a corpse-ridden battlefield, and finds himself cursed by an arcane magick. Now pursued by a monstrous clan of assassins at the behest of the Dreadite scourge, Deathstalker is forced into a perilous quest to reverse the curse and rid the realm of evil.

It will no doubt be great to see Bernhardt back as a lead actor again after almost exclusively playing villains since Matrix Reloaded (2003).

And while you’re waiting for the Deathstalker movie, first issue of Slash presents Deathstalker comicbook (by Vault Comics) is now out, and yeah- even Bernhardt himself is reading it!

Worse News: First trailer for Chuck Norris’s comeback movie AGENT RECON!

Posted: 08/05/2024 in Worse News
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It’s been a long time coming but we finally have a trailer for the first Chuck Norris role in a action movie in more than a decade (since Expendables 2 to be precise.). And for an 84 (!!!) year old man, he is still in an incredible shape and ready to kick ass and take names!

Fight scenes are choreographed by his youngest son Dakota Norris and man, the kid doesn’t disappoint!

He is joined by a writer/ director Derek Ting and a genre mainstay Marc Singer ( V, Beastmaster, Arrow). Movie is a combination of military action (that’s been a staple of Norris’s filmography since the Cannon Films days) and the Alien/ SF elements- more in line with Singer‘s background. Definitely an interesting if unexpected combo.

It will be available both in Theaters & On Demand– June 21, 2024 so we won’t have to wait long to finally see it. And the crazy thing is- this isn’t the only Norris film we can expect this year!

Worse News: Trailer and the release date for THE LAST KUMITE!

Posted: 13/03/2024 in Tribute, Worse News
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Long wait is (almost) over! The ultimate 80s Martial Arts movie tribute The Last Kumite featuring Mathis Landwehr, Cynthia Rothrock, Matthias Hues, Kurt McKinney, Billy Blanks , Michel Qissi & David Yeung is available on Digital May 14, 2024 and on Blu-Ray and DVD June 11, 2024.

You can enjoy the full trailer bellow:

“When Karate champion Michael Rivers (Mathis Landwehr) wins the last tournament of his career, shady businessman Ron Hall (Matthias Hues) offers him the opportunity to fight in an illegal, deadly Kumite in Bulgaria with the world’s best martial artists. Michael declines, only to find out later that his daughter Bree has been kidnapped and that in order to rescue her, he is left with no other option but to fight in the deadly tournament. When he finally gets to Bulgaria, he finds out that he is not the only fighter whose loved one got taken. Now, in order to beat the undefeated Kumite Champion Dracko, Michael trains with Master Loren (Billy Blanks), and Dracko’s former Sensei, Julie Jackson (Cynthia Rothrock). But will it be enough for him to win the tournament and save his daughter’s life?“

…and if this one does good producers promise us the next one will be- The Last American Ninja!!! Can you imagine how crazy the cast would be for that one. Maybe they could bring Sho Kosugi back from the (Ninja) retirement, Michael Dudikoff is still out there doing movies so he’s probably available and who knows maybe they could even find my personal favorite- David Bradley?

Worse News: 90s Action Star Daniel Bernhardt cast in the new Deathstalker movie!

Posted: 05/03/2024 in Worse News
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After a successful Kickstarter campaign for the Deathstalker comicbook (via Vault Comics/ Slash Presents) we could sense a possibility of a new Deathstalker movie in an air. If fact the comic was first sign of life for the Roger Corman- created property in more than 33 years!

And now it comes to pass– new Deathstalker movie is in pre- production and about to start filming very, very soon.

https://www.deviantart.com/steff00/art/Deathstalker-1036364147

Hopefully the official poster will look exactly like this

Stalwart of the 90s Martial Arts cinema (Bloodsport II,True Vengence, Perfect Target) Bernhardt transitioned into more of a badass villain roles in ’00s starting with Matrix Reloaded all up to John Wick, Parker, Atomic Blond and most recently Extraction 2. In recent years he also branched out as a Action Choreographer working on such films as Creed 2, Nobody and again Extraction 2.

Filming is about to start in late April written and directed by Steven Kostanski (Psycho Goreman, The Void) and I sure hope someone saved those pigmen costumes, ’cause it wouldn’t be a Deathstalker movie without them! (Hopefully the OG Deathstalker Rick Hill can make an appearance too.)

Worse News: Killer Klowns from Outer Space Video Game has a release date!

Posted: 21/02/2024 in Worse News
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After successful games based on the classic 80s slasher properties like Friday the 13th and The Chainsaw Massacre ( that’s coincidentally just about to add a Barbara Crampton DLC )- another 80s horror gem is about to join them. That of course is a game based on the cult Chiodo Bros. feature Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988). And keeping with the format it will also be an asymmetrical multiplayer game.

For those who somehow missed it- Killer Klowns is the only feature film written and directed by special effects legends- The Chiodo Bros and it features a clan of evil aliens who look suspiciously like our Earth clowns (with an interest in hunting us down, killing us and harvesting our organs- just like regular clowns too!)

Pre- order starts today, February 21st with the game available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox X/S on June 4th. You can also enjoy the full trailer bellow via IGN:

And who knows, maybe this renewed interest will kickstart the franchise and we’ll finally get a sequel movie or a TV show that’s been in development for decades now. But until then:

Worse News: First trailer for the upcoming 80’s Martial Arts tribute- The Last Kumite!

Posted: 30/11/2023 in Tribute, Worse News
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Earlier this year we reported about David “Bolo Jr.” Yeung‘s casting in the 80’s and 90’s Martial Arts tribute The Last Kumite but now we have something even better, the first trailer for the movie.

Released today via ComingSoon.net The Last Kumite trailer promises everything from the deadly duels to the classic training montages with (almost) all the actors you remember from the old VHS rental days, actors like: Cynthia Rothrock (No Retreat, No Surrender 2), Billy Blanks (The Kings of Kickboxers), Matthias Hues (Dark Angel), Michel Qissi (Kickboxer) and Kurt McKinney (No Retreat, No Surrender).

And the hero Rivers is played by the German action star Mathis Landwehr (Lasko – Die Faust Gottes).

So, without further ado, let’s take a trip back down the memory lane and enjoy one Last Kumite:

…with an extra dose of Blanks!

Worse News: Chuck Norris continues his comeback with SF military action- Agent Recon!

Posted: 21/11/2023 in Tribute, Worse News
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Things have been ramping up in the Norris camp for a while now. After showing up in the second to last episode of Hawaii Five O (2020)- show action choreographed by his son Eric Norris he followed that up with voice work in a 90s style video game Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023) and then recently by playing a mentor role to Vanilla Ice‘s eponymous secret agent in an upcoming Australian action comedy Zombie Plane (2024).

Now, if that wasn’t enough now it’s reveled that he also stars in a movie by writer/ director & actor Derik Ting called Agent Rekon (2024). And here’s an official synopsis:

–Alastair (Norris), the commander of a covert Earth security task force, calls upon super-powered rookie Jim (Ting) to go on a mission led by battle-hardened Colonel Green (Singer) and his seasoned marines to track a mysterious energy disturbance at a base in New Mexico suspected of experimenting on alien technology. When the team encounters an unknown being of not only extraordinary strength and speed, but also the ability to control mindless warriors, the trio must fight through unstoppable hordes to uncover the truth behind the hostile alien fortress and prevent humanity’s demise.–

Not only does Agent Recon features Chuck Norris, he is also teaming up with another genre movie legend Mark Singer (Beastmaster, V, Cyberzone ). Considering how long both of them have been in a business it’s pretty strange they haven’t crossed paths ’till now.

Love the fact that Norris hit his classic Invasion USA pose!

Also, special treat is- all of his action scenes will be choreographed by his youngest son Dakota Norris in his I believe first movie. We haven’t seen too much Martial Arts from Norris in years, so I’m genuinely interested to see what he comes up with for his dad. And to his credit- Chuck still movies surprisingly well for his age!

-“We couldn’t be more excited to team up with our friends at Quiver on Agent Recon,” said Millennium’s JJ Nugent. “Chuck Norris is one of the world’s biggest action legends and we know that audiences will be just as excited as we are to see him back on the big screen for the first time since Expendables 2.”–

If somebody told me we’ll see this much (non- meme) Norris content in his 80s I wouldn’t have believed them for a second. But, the truth is stranger than fiction. Now, the only question is, where’s that Richard Norton collaboration that I’ve been waiting for for almost a decade?

Worse News: STARBARIANS comicbook now on Indiegogo!

Posted: 28/10/2023 in Worse News
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Even though we’re still waiting for the rest of the fantastic STARBARIANS animated series (episodes 4 & 5 are still in production) we’ll still be getting more adventures of our favorite bounty hunter duo- Killgar and Hogstrong really, really soon.

We did get this fun mini- episode this year!

Animator Harry Patridge launched the Indiegogo campaign for his 90 pages Starbarian Tales #01 graphic novel, and if you thought his cartoons were crazy detailed, man- you’ve got another thing coming.

“When a band of assassins make an attempt on the life of the seemingly immortal KILLGAR, the STARBARIANS must search out a forgotten world for any hope of answers. Their journey leads them in to the subterranean dwelling of VROGG, an all-powerful tyrant hellbent on KILLGAR’s destruction…”

Harry is joined by Ben Sawyer on colors and he makes this thing look like a missing Image Comic from the 90s in the best way possible. Pages literally explode with action!

You see what I’m talking about!

So, if Space Barbarians and Alien Pigs are you thing- be sure to check it out right here. You won’t be sorry.

And if you haven’t seen any of the cartoons before , you can check them out right here on Happy Harry Toons youtube channel. You can thank us later ⚔️

Worse News: Chuck Norris is training secret agent Vanilla Ice in the new Action Comedy!

Posted: 16/10/2023 in Worse News
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Yeah, you heard that right! After recently both staring in a 90’s tribute video game Crime Boss: Rockay City Chuck Norris and Vanilla Ice are teaming up in an Australian Action Comedy called Zombie Plane.

Chuck Norris plays none other than Commander Norris who mentors and trains Ice into becoming a deadly secret agent. They are a both a part of the secret government organization that recruits celebrities as undercover agents all in effort to save the world from the impending Zombie Apocalypse. They sure are going for the broke with this one! Movie also stars an Australian singer and actress Sophie Monk and supposedly has a ton more celebrity cameos (yet to be revealed).

To the Extreme!

Movie was directed by Lav Bodnaruk and Michael Pier (Chop Shop Post VFX) and produced by Jessica Butland (Ruby’s Choice) and executive produced by Shaked Berenson (Turbo Kid, Tales of Halloween) and made with support of Screen Australia.

So, thank you Australia, not only do we get a first Chuck Norris feature in more than a decade, we get an unlikely comeback for Vanilla Ice who hasn’t played a main role in a movie since I guess- Cool As Ice (1991). So, naturally we leave you with this song:

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