Watch The Official U.S. Trailer For Jackie Chan Epic, DRAGON BLADE

Finally on par for a limited theatrical and digital release this Fall is writer and director Daniel Lee's latest period epic, Dragon Blade. The film is certainly a record breaker in several ways from its market sales last year to its production value and subsequent box office success in the first three days of its opening run, and it's good to see a film like this now making some headway toward the big screen for audiences beyond. Nary a Jackie Chan epic like this gets the mainstream big screen treatment in the U.S. and that will certainly change in time, but aside from earlier reviews, its latest trailer surely demands it.

SYNOPSIS:

A massive success this year in its native China, “Dragon Blade” brings action spectacle on a grand scale to US audiences. 

Featuring an international cast led by Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody, the film features the fight for the Silk Road when East and West collide. When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius (Adrien Brody) arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An (Jackie Chan) and his group of trained warriors teams up with an elite legion of defected Roman soldiers led by General Lucius (John Cusack) to maintain the delicate balance of power in the region. To protect his country and his new friends, Huo An gathers the warriors of thirty-six ethnic nations together to fight Tiberius in an incredible epic battle.   

The film is written and directed by Daniel Lee (“Black Mask”) and produced by Jackie Chan and Susanna Tsang.

Make way for the armada and watch the official trailer ahead of its limited September 4 release courtesy of Lionsgate Premiere!

DRAGON BLADE Gets A U.S. Release Date And Poster!

It was back in April that Lionsgate alerted moviegoers in a press release of its newly-formed  distribution arm, Lionsgate Premiere with action star Jackie Chan's Spring success story, Dragon Blade to be the first of the slate. Since then, it appears Chan has been intent on making headlines as much as possible whilst continuing to do away with any talk of retirement whatsoever with Rush Hour 4 and Shanghai Dawn among several to which he has since confirmed between now and the past year, on top of managing a new media academy in Wuhan as the Dean.

This too, ON TOP of the latest teaser fof his new globetrotting action adventure, Skiptrace, make it all appear less of a peak for Chan's career and more like he's just getting started as he isn't stopping any time soon. While we're at it though, it looks like we won't have to wait to long in North America for Dragon Blade to arrive with word from Chan's official Facebook fan page of the film's limited theatrical and digital release on September 4, 2015, and he also shared the new poster which isn't too dissimilar from its domestic one sheets, but otherwise is solid artwork; To Lionsgate's credit though - aside from their previous renaming of certian Asian titles (see Ninja Masters), I'm glad they didn't rename the film "Desert Ninjas" or something like that. Were it not for Chan's clout however, I'm pretty sure that would be the case. And I would require a check.

SYNOPSIS:

Set in China during the Han dynasty (206-220 AD), Dragon Blade follows Huo An (Chan), an official framed and enslaved for a crime he didn’t commit. Soon thereafter, however, he meets Roman soldier in Cusack’s Lucius and the pair begin to form an unlikely alliance.

Daniel Lee directs with Chan joined by John Cusack, Adrien Brody, Sharni Vinson, Peng Lin and Si Won Choi. If you're not familiar with the footage yet, a teaser trailer ahead of its release in China earlier this year can be seen below.

Jackie Chan's DRAGON BLADE Wields A Second Trailer!

To say that Jackie Chan's had a hell of a time between late last year and now would, for what it is worth, be an understatement. Fortunately though, with no need to mention much on his personal issues, his continued career as a landmark star will soon garner him the billing of an IMAX/3D premiere for his newest period action adventure thriller, Dragon Blade, sporting enormous production value with all the trappings of an instant epic that has John Cusack and Adrien Brody also starring.

SYNOPSIS:

Dragon Blade, from director Daniel Lee (White Vengeance, 14 Blades), follows a Roman general (Cusack) who, after crossing into China, befriends a former high-ranking Chinese official, played by Chan. Set in 48 B.C., Dragon Blade tells the thrilling story of heroism, friendship and betrayal, which has never before been depicted on film.

Perhaps 2015 will service a nice bit of respite from earlier troubles as time moves on. Chan is still a busy man for his age and it's great to see him put his energy and creativity to use, and the fans will obviously agree. Feburary 19 is the date for the film's overseas release, so watch the trailer below, cross your fingers and hope for something stateside

The First Trailer Has Finally Arrived For Jackie Chan's DRAGON BLADE!

It's been a parade of stills, featurettes and all sorts of other teaser pics since post-production began for action star Jackie Chan's latest epic period action adventure, Dragon Blade. But fret no more, because we finally have a trailer to share for this, his latest feat of manpower with John Cusack and Adrien Brody also starring, with a diverse cast and big scale set pieces to illustrate just what a record breaking budget of $65 million dollars can do for a Chinese feature, and as you will see, in Chan's hands, to say it does a lot would be a huge understatement!

Dragon Blade, from director Daniel Lee (White Vengeance, 14 Blades), follows a Roman general (Cusack) who, after crossing into China, befriends a former high-ranking Chinese official, played by Chan. Set in 48 B.C., Dragon Blade tells the thrilling story of heroism, friendship and betrayal, which has never before been depicted on film.

The film will also likely be an introduction for many to Cusack as a screenfighter, particularly since he trains under Chan's Wheels On Meals and Dragons Forever co-star Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, in addition to being a 20 year practioner and a 6th degree black belt in Ukidokan kickboxing...which also minds me that I really need to see Grosse Pointe Blank in a time not too far later. Anyway, Dragon Blade is gearing up for an IMAX and 3D release in China and Hong Kong, on February 19, 2015 following a star-studded press tour throughout Asia with much of the cast.

Watch the trailer below!

A New Featurette And More Pics Are Available For DRAGON BLADE

More pics and featurettes continue to roll out in promotion of director Daniel Lee's new action thriller, Dragon Blade are making the rounds ahead of its forthcoming premiere in IMAX and 3D February. The film boasts a stellar cast featuring action superstar Jackie Chan as an enslaved Han Dynasty Chinese commander in 48 B.C. fighting to clear his name in the face of incoming Roman army and its corrupt leaders.

John Cusack and Adrien Brody also star in the film which has gained a lot of traction due to the epic, record breaking size and scale of the production as a whole, and the promotional materials really do speak for themselves. Check everything out in the player and the subsequent galleries below, courtesy of Super Chan Blog, and by all means, stay tuned for some trailer news. We really need a trailer soon!