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A slate of feature films is currently in development.

UK entertainment and investment company Sovereign has unveiled its new action label, titled Action Xtreme.

The new label will focus on development and creation of action content, with a slate of feature films currently in development.

In a statement, the company said: “Action Xtreme will create content featuring spectacular physical action and stunts, with a targeted focus on grassroots talent growth, development and training, and a remit to develop franchisable content for a worldwide audience.”

The label aims to produce two or three titles a year, with budgets ranging from $1m-$10m,...

Sovereign Distribution has launched a new label to develop action content for film and TV.

Action Xtreme will be headed up by writer and director Chee Keong Cheung, with Sovereign founder and CEO Andreas Roald joining the board. The label will join the U.K. outfit’s various other arms, which span film production, distribution, television, theater and music publishing.

The company has said Action Xtreme will “create content featuring spectacular physical action and stunts, with a targeted focus on grassroots talent growth, development and training, and a remit to develop franchisable content for a worldwide audience.”

Action Xtreme will develop talent and action-based content across feature films, TV series, graphic novels, novels, multi-platform computer games and merchandise. It will also tap into a U.K. fan base for action content via social media, as well as recruiting brand ambassadors and collaborating with prominent figures in the action industry.

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Written by Brea Grant (Heroes) and directed by Natasha Kermani, it has been announced that Lucky has wrapped production and will be released in the Us by Dread. Also in today's Horror Highlights: 1Br's Fantasia International Film Festival premiere details as well as a clip from the film, open submissions for a new Tenderfoot TV podcast, and release details for both Stalked by My Doctor: A Sleepwalker's Nightmare and the radio drama Hall of Shadows.

1Br Fantasia International Film Festival Premiere Details and New Clip: "After leaving behind a painful past to follow her dreams, Sarah scores the perfect Hollywood apartment. But something is not right. Unable to sleep, tormented by strange noises and threatening notes, her new life quickly starts to unravel. By the time she learns the horrifying truth, it's too late. Caught in a waking nightmare, Sarah must find the strength to hold onto her crumbling sanity.

Director: Chee Keong Cheung. Writers: Chee Keong Cheung, Steve Horvath and Mark Strange. Cast: Oris Erhuero, Carlos Gallardo, Mark Strange, Katarina Leigh Waters, Martyn Ford and Joshua Dickinson. Redcon-1 is the latest zombie thriller, to emerge from the United Kingdom. Shot in Glasgow and London, this is a martial arts actioner, from director and producer Chee Keong Cheung (Underground). The film was developed by a team of writers. But, you might not notice this in the story, which is paper thin. Borrowing from a few other movies like Escape from New York (1981), 28 Days Later (2002) and a few others, Redcon-1 forgets about some of its characters and their dialogue. Still, there is a lot of dazzle on the screen as the film's crew focuses on the many action elements. In the end, Redcon-1 is a an interesting zombie action tale, which is built on a thin layer of plot. You may...

Last week, we released Redcon-1, the latest title in our Dread library! Hailed as, “…a badass British mashup of heavy hitters like The Raid and 28 Weeks Later” by Starburst Magazine, the film is a feast for those who want some adrenalized action pumping through veins of horror! Today, we got Redcon-1 star Katarina Leigh […] The post Dread X: Redcon-1’s Katarina Leigh Waters Picks Her Top 10 Badass Women in Horror appeared first on Dread Central.

We at Dread Central are always eager and excited to discuss our Dread titles. This year alone, we’ve released Dry Blood, The Golem, Book of Monsters, Black Site, and this month was Redcon-1. Each of these titles, we feel, is an exciting addition to the horror genre and we’re extremely proud to have them in […] The post Dread Presents: Here’s the Rest of Our 2019 Line-up! appeared first on Dread Central.

Our latest Dread title is Redcon-1, a zombie action/horror that sees a military team take on zombie hordes the likes of which have never been seen before. Packed to the brim with action, violence, and kickass martial arts, Redcon-1 is a jolt of new blood for those who are tired of zombie fare. During the […] The post Dread Presents: Behold the Military Vehicles Used in Redcon-1 appeared first on Dread Central.

Next week sees the release of Redcon-1, the latest in our Dread library! Best described as “28 Weeks Later with martial arts”, the film comes from the mind of director Chee Keong Cheung as well as Steve Horvath and Mark Strange. The film is a powerhouse of explosive action and thrilling zombie horror and we […] The post Dread Presents: 10 Zombies That Didn’t Make The Cut in Redcon-1 appeared first on Dread Central.

Today is a very exciting day for Dread as our film Redcon-1 is now available for pre-order! The zombie-infused martial arts/action film from Chee Keong Cheung has already swept its terror across the UK and now we’re bringing that intense action/horror across the pond. If you want to pre-order the film, you can do so digitally […] The post Dread Presents: Redcon-1 Now Available For Pre-Order appeared first on Dread Central.

To celebrate the release of the British horror thriller Redcon-1, available on Blu-ray & DVD 25th February 2019, we are giving away a limited edition Blu-ray bundle!

Gain exclusive insight behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most ambitious Zombie films with a limited edition glossy 48-page booklet, featuring never before seen photos, cast & crew biographies, director’s notes and photos of the film’s amazing extras. Also included is a set of 6 art cards featuring the Special Forces team and a horde of attacking Zombies, a large glossy film poster and an exclusive ‘Redcon-1’ t-shirt.

From rising director Chee Keong Cheung, and starring Oris Erhuero (Highlander: Endgame), Carlos Gallardo (El Mariachi) Mark Strange (Batman Begins), Katarina Waters (Former WWE wrestler) and Martyn Ford (Final Score), comes Redcon-1 – a horror thriller driven through with genuine relentless fight action and bristling with real military hardware, as a crack team of soldiers...

To celebrate the release of the British horror thriller Redcon-1, available on Blu-ray & DVD 25th February 2019, we are giving away a copy on Blu-ray.

From rising director Chee Keong Cheung, and starring Oris Erhuero (Highlander: Endgame), Carlos Gallardo (El Mariachi) Mark Strange (Batman Begins), Katarina Waters (Former WWE wrestler) and Martyn Ford (Final Score), comes Redcon-1 – a horror thriller driven through with genuine relentless fight action and bristling with real military hardware, as a crack team of soldiers must battle through a zombie filled Britain in a race against time to find a cure.

“The Raid meets 28 Days Later” ★★★★ Box Office Buz

“A gore-drenched punch to the stomach” ★★★★ Horror Channel

“A fast-paced, action packed zombie epic unlike any other” ★★★★ Loaded

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Dread, formally known as Dread Central Presents, will begin pre-production on the company's second original project — that's described as a feminist horror story, titled, Lucky. Most known for her work on 2017's Imitation Girl, Natasha Kermani has been tapped to direct the film. Also: trailer and release details for Broken Ghost and After the Lethargy's trailer and poster revealed.

Pre-Production Begins for Dread's Lucky: "Dread Central Presents starts 2019 under the new moniker, Dread will release its first in-house production, The Golem, as a Dread Original this February 5th.

Directed by the Paz Brothers (Jeruzalem), The Golem, tells the story of a vengeful Jewish woman who conjures the evil, mythological entity to strike down her enemies.

Following the release of The Golem, Dread will begin pre-production in Los Angeles on its second Dread Original, Lucky, which will be directed by Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) from a script by Brea Grant who will also star.

Dread Central Presents and Epic Pictures are about to take you into post-apocalyptic England with the announcement that we will be releasing Redcon-1! The film comes from the mind of writer/director Chee Keong Cheung and is produced by Carlos Gallardo (Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico), Stephen L’Heureux (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and publisher of Heavy Metal. …

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From some of the minds behind Desperado and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For comes the zombie thriller Redcon-1. Set in post-apocalyptic England, a virus released by the government has turned humanity into a stronger and more deadly beast, and we have a look at the trailer for Redcon-1 ahead of its release this May.

"Dread Central Presents and Epic Pictures are about to take you into post-apocalyptic England with the announcement that we will be releasing Redcon-1! The film comes from the mind of writer/director Chee Keong Cheung and is produced by Carlos Gallardo, Stephen L’Heureux (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and publisher of Heavy Metal.

“A government experiment is unleashed, releasing a mutated genetic virus which amplifies and enhances human abilities. Amidst pandemic chaos, humanity is reborn as a stronger, faster, far more deadly...

Exclusive: When the Paz Brothers’ new horror film The Golem hits theaters next week, it will do so via Dread, the official new name for Dread Central Presents. The genre label is continuing to ramp up its slate after the brand was acquired in 2017 by Epic Pictures.

The next in-house production in the Dread pipeline is Lucky, a feminist horror film that begins preproduction soon in Los Angeles, Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) directs from a script by

Brea Grant.

Grant also stars as May, a suburban mother stalked night after night by a threatening but elusive figure. With few clues as evidence and no witnesses, she finds her story and her sanity questioned by authorities. As each attack intensifies, and with no one to turn to for help, May finds herself alone and locked in an increasingly vicious battle with someone or something that may be unstoppable.

Dread Central Presents is about to take you into post-apocalyptic England with the announcement that we will be releasing Redcon-1! The film comes from the mind of writer/director Chee Keong Cheung and is produced by Carlos Gallardo, Stephen L’Heureux (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), and Kevin […] The post Dread Central Presents: Zombies, Martial Arts, and Post-Apocalyptic Action Abound in Redcon-1! appeared first on Dread Central.

The zombie-infused film Redcon-1 is moving to home entertainment formats, in February. This title was previously on a film festival run, this past September. A trailer was also released with the film's initial release (found below). Now, Redcon-1 will be available on several formats, in the United Kingdom, through 101 Films. Shot by Chee Keong Cheung (Underground), Redcon-1 stars: Martyn Ford, Katarina Leigh Waters and Carlos Gallardo. Offering lots of martial-arts action, a preview of the film's upcoming, wide release is hosted here. As well, a longer synopsis has been revealed. The longer version mentions a zombie apocalypse, spreading through a London prison. The entire south-east of England is quarantined. But, a scientist may have a cure to the spread of this infection. A team of eight Special Forces soldiers are sent into the quarantined zone to rescue the scientist. Director Cheung was recently interviewed on the film. He says of...

On Blu-ray, DVD & VOD 25th February 2019 From Intense Distribution and 101 Films comes Chee Keong Cheung’s Redcon-1, a horror thriller driven through with genuine relentless fight action and bristling with real military hardware, as a crack team of soldiers must battle through a zombie filled Britain in a race against time to find …

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Stars: Oris Erhuero, Carlos Gallardo, Mark Strange, Joshua Dickinson, Michael Sheehan, Katarina Leigh Waters, Martyn Ford, Akira Koieyama | Written by Chee Keong Cheung, Steve Horvath | Directed by Chee Keong Cheung

Its safe to say that zombie movies became all the more scary with the introduction of the free running zombies from movies like 28 Days Later, World War Z and I Am Legend but something I was not really prepared to see was a Doomsday-esque plot with free thinking militarised highly combative “pack mentality” zombies like they have in Redcon-1... That my friends is how you freshen a zombie genre that has been watered down an made pretty laughable by shows like The Walking Dead!

I have been a tad lethargic when it comes to the z”ombie survival thriller” moniker as of late but when you take a look at quotes like “The Raid meets 28 Days Later” and “A fast-paced,...

I've got a fun trailer for an action-packed zombie film for you to check out called Redcon-1. Don't write this movie off just because it's another Zombie film, it actually looks like it could be a good and entertaining movie! Especially with zombies that have enhanced combat and fighting skills!

The story follows a squad of eight Special Forces soldiers who embark on a suicide mission to rescue an important scientist from a city that is overrun with zombies. The film is also said to include "genuine relentless fight action and bristling with real military hardware."

After a zombie apocalypse spreads from a London prison, the UK is brought to its knees. The spread of the virus is temporarily contained but, without a cure, it’s only a matter of time before it breaks its boundaries and the biggest problem of all… any zombies with combat skills are now enhanced.

"War Has Just Evolved." Eagle Films has released an official trailer for a British zombie action horror film titled Redcon-1, opening in cinemas in the UK this September (though unfortunately no word on any Us release yet). Another new take on the zombie genre, this one introduces zombies with "enhanced" combat skills. The plot follows a squad of eight Special Forces soldiers who are assigned a suicide mission to rescue a scientist from a city ruled by the undead. Starring Oris Erhuero, Carlos Gallardo, Mark Strange, Katarina Leigh Waters, Martyn Ford, Joshua Dickinson, Michael Sheehan, Akira Koieyama, Euan Macnaughton, Marc Baylis, and Madeleine Kelly. This supposedly features "genuine relentless fight action and bristling with real military hardware." Surprisingly this looks better than it sounds, but still doesn't seem to add much new or different to the zombie genre. At least it doesn't look like a total disaster. Here's the first...

Tagline: "The Dead Have Risen...War Has Just Evolved." In May, an international poster was released for Redcon-1. Now, this martial-arts, zombie film is set to show in United Kingdom theatres, this September. To promote Redcon-1, a new UK poster has been released, along with the film's first trailer. Developed by Apocalypse Pictures, Redcon-1 involves the rescue of a high-level scientist, in a densely zombie populated London. Horror fans can see some of the film's action and monsters in the film's first trailer, found here. Previously titled Zombie City or Zombie Apocalypse, Redcon-1 brings lots of choreographed action in the first trailer. The clip shows an elite Special Forces squad in cramped halls and rooms. The undead are growing in number. And, these eight squad members are running out of time to stop the infection, in this action heavy clip. Redcon-1 will likely have a North American run. This film...

Smt Heads, you know there’s been a time when you wanted people to drop dead. But, given the mayhem in Epic Pictures’ upcoming Sci-Fi horror fest, “Radius,” maybe you’d need to make sure there was an off switch! Check out the Trailer right now (and don’t skip the pre-trailer for “Flint” while you’re at it):

Liam (Diego Klattenhoff) wakes from a car crash at the bottom of a deep ditch with no memory of who he is. As he makes his way into town, he discovers that anyone who comes within a 50-foot radius of him dies instantly. Out of options, he tries to live in seclusion to protect others, until the day a woman comes up to him and doesn’t die in his presence. With her arrival, Liam’s murderous power now seems to have subsided. The woman, Jane (Charlotte Sullivan), is also amnesiac and looking for answers.

They went looking for monsters, but they had no idea that they would literally encounter them. A group of filmmakers find out the hard way that their new interviewees have a tendency to bite the hand that films them in the new movie The Monster Project, and ahead of its August 18th On Demand and Digital HD release from Epic Pictures Group, we've been provided with an exclusive clip for Daily Dead readers to enjoy.

"In a chilling and inventive take on the classic monster movie genre, The Monster Project follows a group of aspiring horror filmmakers, eager to raise their YouTube subscriber count, who post an online casting call for “real life” monsters to interview for their documentary. They find three participants and choose to film them sharing their haunted experiences in a mansion in the woods on the night of a lunar eclipse. The production suddenly turns into...

Tagline: "Millions Infected, A Nation Divided, An Enemy With No Soul." Redcon-1 is an upcoming zombie, horror film. Shot in England, director Chee Keong Cheung (Bodyguard: A New Beginning) will bring some martial arts to this picture. Currently in post-production, a few stills, for the film, were released in 2016. Now, a concept poster is available, while a trailer is coming soon. Martyn Ford, Katarina Leigh Waters, Carlos Gallardo and Marc Baylis star in this feature. And, fans can expect something different, in this tale. The synopsis talks of eight special force soldiers. They are tasked with rescuing a scientist, from a zombie strewn city. All entrances and exits lead to more of the undead. Distribution details are still in the works. Epic Pictures Group is the sales agent for the film. And, it is expected that Redcon-1 will be completed soon. So, zombie film fans should expect a release date and a trailer,...

When you’ve got a film that’s produced by Carlos Gallardo (El Mariachi, Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico) and Kevin Eastman (co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, editor/publisher of “Heavy Metal” magazine), it’s a film that you pay attention… Continue Reading →

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Akira Koieyama is a famed Japanese martial artist and actor who has played in films like “The Last Samurai”, “47 Ronin”, “Rush” and in the web series “Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist”.

We talk to him about his career, life, martial arts, philosophy, and many other topics.

How did you first enter the martial arts? What kind of training did you receive?

I started karate practice when I was a kid, particularly Shurite Ryu karate. When I started, the students went to the dojo twice a week. We practiced Makiwara, Kata, Kumite, we trained from basic to sparring. I got hurt and injured, sometimes, but I liked training. I remember doing a lot of practice before the tournament. I started tae kwon do practice last year. I also love Japanese sword training (iaido).

How did you end up working in movies?

I went to Toho’s contemporary acting studio for 3 years in Japan,...

Epic Pictures is launching international sales at the upcoming Cannes market for Redcon-1, an apocalyptic thriller from writer-director-producer Chee Keong Cheung (Bodyguard: A New Beginning). Set in the aftermath of a viral outbreak that sees half of Britain quarantined, the pic follows a squad of eight Special Forces soldiers sent on a suicide mission to rescue a scientist who might be the only hope for the survival of mankind. Filmed on location in the UK, Redcon-1 is…...

Here’s some news coming out of Comic Con about Zombie Apocalypse, which is the first movie in a planned trilogy, and is set to be directed by newcomer Chee Keong Cheung. Production is set to start this year with a planned release in 2012. In the meantime you can check out the accompanying artwork

Carlos Gallardo And Kevin Eastman Announce A Unique Zombie Franchise From A Breakthrough New Writer Director

July, 22 2011, San Diego, Comic Con International

Carlos Gallardo, producer of the acclaimed El Mariachi, Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico trilogy, and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the owner of Heavy Metal Publishing, are proud to announce their involvement as executive producers on Zombie Apocalypse [working title], a forthcoming movie to be directed by hot new writer/director discovery, Chee Keong Cheung.

Zombie Apocalypse is a unique combination of the action, zombie horror and war genres...

Yesterday we brought you the first word about the upcoming Zombie Apocalypse (oh, how we love writing shit like that), and today we have the final details for you along with three bits of artwork. Dig it!

From the Press Release

Carlos Gallardo, producer of the acclaimed El Mariachi, Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico trilogy, and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the owner of Heavy Metal Publishing, are proud to announce their involvement as executive producers on Zombie Apocalypse [working title], a forthcoming movie to be directed by hot new writer/director discovery, Chee Keong Cheung.

Zombie Apocalypse is a unique combination of the action, zombie horror and war genres with the added element of mixed martial arts and will be produced by UK based Intense Productions. The first ever Zombie film to feature mixed martial arts, based on an original screenplay written by Chee Keong Cheung,...

Carlos Gallardo, producer of the acclaimed El Mariachi, Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico trilogy, and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the owner of Heavy Metal Publishing, have announce their involvement as executive producers on Zombie Apocalypse (working title), a forthcoming movie to be directed by hot new writer/director discovery, Chee Keong Cheung from a script co-written by Mark Strange and Steve Horvath.

Based on an original screenplay written by Chee Keong Cheung, and lined up as the first in a new trilogy, Zombie Apocalypse is the first ever zombie film to feature mixed martial arts, and is set to be a unique combination of action, zombie horror and war genres.

In Zombie Apocalypse, when zombies start to take control of the world they turn into malevolent versions of their former selves with any previous physical combat skills enhanced to almost superhuman level,...

Can’t get enough zombies? Of course not. So this should make you happy: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” co-creator Kevin Eastman and “El Mariachi” star Carlos Gallardo are teaming up to bring you … the “Zombie Apocalypse”!!!! Ahem. So what’s better than a new zombie movie? How about a new zombie movie trilogy? Video games? Comic books? That’s what the makers of “Zombie Apocalypse” are envisioning. A tad ambitious, you say? Probably. In Zombie Apocalypse, when zombies start to take control of the world they turn into malevolent versions of their former selves with any previous physical combat skills enhanced to almost superhuman level, making eradication near impossible. Into this seething hell a squad of eight Special Forces soldiers are assigned a suicide mission to rescue a scientist from a city ruled by the undead. The film will be written and directed by Chee Keong Cheung, and produced by Kevin Eastman.

Carlos Gallardo, producer of the acclaimed 'El Mariachi', 'Desperado' and 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico' trilogy, and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the owner of Heavy Metal Publishing, are proud to announce their involvement as executive producers on 'Zombie Apocalypse' [working title], a forthcoming movie to be directed by hot new writer/director discovery, Chee Keong Cheung. 'Zombie Apocalypse' was co-written by Mark Strange and Steve Horvath and production is estimated for a Q4 2011 start date in the UK with an expected Fall 2012 release. Casting is currently underway and further announcements are expected shortly. Check out ...

Carlos Gallardo (producer of Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi trilogy) and Kevin Eastman (co-creator of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and owner of Heavy Metal Publishing) have announced out in Comic Con that they will be executive producing Zombie Apocalypse, a new film by hot new writer/director Chee Keong Cheung.

We are told Zombie Apocalypse is just a working title for now but the original screenplay has their full backing for the zombie epic they clearly have high hopes for (a trilogy is planned plus a multi platform graphic novel and merchandise tie ins) – it’s selling point seems to be a zombie film that for the first time will feature mixed martial arts!

A fall 2012 release date is planned for the first movie based on a screenplay by Cheung and co-written by Mark Strange and Steve Horvath and casting is already underway, with a production to kick off...

Who isn't looking forward to a good old fashioned zombie apocalypse? Carnage! Free stuff! Hot lead! The only drawback is you need to stay off of their friggin' menu!

According to Variety longtime Robert Rodriguez collaborator Carlos Gallardo and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have paired up to executive produce Zombie Apocalypse, from tyro scribe and helmer Chee Keong Cheung.

UK-based Intense Prods will produce the pic, which will add mixed martial arts to differentiate the film from the traditional zombie tale. Intense is developing pic as a trilogy that will also launch a graphic novel and merchandise tie ins, including a videogame. Heavy Metal Publishing, headed by Eastman, will publish the graphic novel and oversee the property's other merchandise deals.

"I'm a big action and zombie fan and I'm really excited Chee asked me to be part of the film," Eastman said. "When Chee showed me...

Carlos Gallardo ( El Mariachi , Desperado , Grindhouse ) and Kevin Eastman are executive producing a new graphic novel, the tentatively titled "Zombie Apocalypse , for Heavy Metal. Naturally, if you've got a comic book property, you've got to have the movie set up, so the duo have announced Chee Keong Cheung ( Bodyguard: A New Beginning ) will direct the film. According to a press release that went out, "Zombie Apocalypse" is a unique combination of the action, zombie horror and war genres with the added element of mixed martial arts. The UK-based Intense Productions is producing. Chee Keong Cheung penned the script with a trilogy in mind. In "Zombie Apocalypse," the undead roam the earth, wielding enhanced physical combat skills, which makes them...