Upcoming on Dan's Movie Report! 2014 The year of big action, phase 2: Silvio Simac and Jwaundace Candece! Plus More!

I must apologize to my valued readers, I have promised so may people interviews throughout late 2013 etc, well truth be told, my hand injury lead to me not to update the site much. So watch for interviews promised to Carly Sunae, Sachiko Ishida, PeiPei Yuan, and the others that were promoted in 2013, and later in 2014.

In addition I have two big, blazing, brand new interviews in the planning stages. now that they are further along I would like to announce! First up, as promised after nearly 3 years of various material on my site Master Martial Artist Silvio Simac!

Silvio is a literal giant in the industry, with a myriad of acting work, and wealth of fight training. He has been in films such as D.O.A, and Transporter 3, but is perhaps best known in the past for his absolutely epic fight with Scott Adkins in Undisputed 2! Check out this video on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwDgPj7GVmk  Check out his IMDB page @ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0799272/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Watch for exclusive interview later in 2014! His Official Site is  http://www.silviosimac.com/ 

In addition to Silvio, is a lady I have respected in the action industry for awhile, Jwaundace Candece!

Now she is on the hit series Ressurection! Check out the full press release, and watch for a full interview with her soon! She has a myriad of hot new credits on her IMDB page @ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1330195/  She was a wrestler for the W.O.W. league check out this video ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri1aadv70og  so watch out!

Stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight,kick ass stunt performer Jwaundace(pronounced Ja-wan-dece)is set to appear on a number of film and television projects. With an amazing resume and a desire to achieve excellence, withJwaundace, there is never a dull moment. She has accomplished more in the last few years than some people do in a lifetime.Jwaundace is a single mom who has a Master’s Degree in Psychology, she’s a published author and certified teacher and not to mention a fearless stunt performer and extremely talented actress who has appeared in nearly 70 film and television projects including block buster hits The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Help, Ride Along, Flight,Tyler Perry’s A Medea Christmas, Prisoners and The Avengers.She has also appeared in a number of popular television programs such as The Vampire Diaries, Sleepy Hallow, Devious Maids, CSI and Elementary,to name a few.

Jwaundace is one of the most fearless performers in the business. She has been set on fire in the thriller Texas Killing Fields and has also done a number of fast car and car hitsthat will leave you speechless, such as in upcoming Michael Mann’s Cyber, upcoming Charles Stone’s Lila & Eve and for Fox’s Touch. Being one of the most sought after stunt performers allowed her the privilege of doubling for some of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities including Viola Davis, Queen Latifah, Taraji. P. Henson, Whoopi Goldberg, Tyra Banks, and Jennifer Hudson to name a few. And she was a special guest on the former The Mo’Nique Show from doubling stunts for Mo’Nique in her films such as Precious.

The multi-faceted entertainer is not just a talented stunt performer,Jwaundaceis also an extremely gifted actress who can perform her own stunts. She was recently seen on Cinemax’s new original action series Bansheeand BET’sLet’s Stay Together.She has a recurring role in ABC’sResurrectionwhichshe portrays a return, Mrs. Camille Thompson, who in the Season 1 cliffhanger, was revealed to be mother to J. Martin Bellamy, Omar Epps’ character. You’ll also be able to witness her comedic side this summer in the upcoming movie Let’s Be Copswith Damon Wayans Jr. and Jake Johnsonto be released Aug 13.

Actress, stuntwoman, author and educator, Jwaundace does it all. On top of everything she’s a great mom with an awesome career and making her dreams reality every day.

Please follow her action acting career on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under Jwaundace##

Ok also watch for, in no particular order Gloria O'Brien, awesome stuntwoman and firebreather Jasi Lanier https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jasi-Lanier/158200157594046 and many more action surprises! Keep it locked in on Dan's Movie Report for all of your acting info, and exclusives!

Leather Leone "I Am Sin" Video To Record Soon! Plus Summer Tour with Benedictum! Chastain UNCUT Released Worldwide!!

Above Photo: Leather Leone prepares for the Summer of Metal!

Leather Leone is back in full force, with a drive and aggression not seen in metal since the 80s! With a myriad of new material and band a brand new live show, the metal world will never be the fn same! So much information to report that it will have to come in like a flowing stream of water! Watch this space for future updates of specific tour dates, and video release dates. Currently there are two versions of the new Chastain CD 'Surrender to No One' available the original and the UNCUT version, which is explained on Chastain's Official Page @ http://www.leviathanrecords.com/chastain14.htm

Official Press Release for Chastain Uncut!

The original Uncut version of CHASTAIN's Surrender To No One!!

CHASTAIN's "Surrender To No One" marks the return of original vocalist Leather Leone. Long considered one of the originators of the female power metal vocal style, Leather proves on the new CD she hasn't lost anything from her glory days. Leather was the vocalist on the classic CHASTAIN albums: Mystery of Illusion, Ruler of the Wasteland, The 7th of Never, The Voice of the Cult, For Those Who Dare

Guitarist David T. Chastain explains the "Uncut" version: "As a producer and record company owner it is my job to put together a Cd with the best chance of commercial success. However as a musician/songwriter I want to hear the music as it was written and recorded. Therefore "Uncut" is the original version of the Cd before the Producer (DTC) got hold of it! Actually both versions have their good points. More guitar solos are on this version as well as two of the songs are drastically different. Plus I usually edit out things that 99% of the listeners would never notice such as guitar string noise, amp hum, and other things that drive me crazy. We will leave it to the fans to tell us which they like best!"

The digital download version of UNCUT will be on Leviathan Records Worldwide. Hellion Records will release UNCUT on CD format in Europe and South America.

For more info go to www.ChastainUncut.com
Worldwide Digital Distribution www.LeviathanRecords.com
European CD Distribution www.HellionRecords.de
South American CD Distribution www.HellionRecords.com
Original version of the CD www.ChastainMetal.com
Or Email: promotions(at)leviatharecords.com 

Check out Chastain's brand new March 2014 video 'Evil Awaits Us' @  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdK3YD6pPjw

Follow her on Facebook for up to the minute details and concert date info. https://www.facebook.com/LeatherLeone

I first listened to Chastain in the 80s and finally had the chance to meet Chastain and Leather in 1990, although Leather was out of the music scene for nearly two decades, it is like she never left, a seething energy and force that cannot be stopped. Dio's death may have inspired her to continue, but the spirit energy was within her at all times! I was the first on Earth to review Chastain's newest release @ http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2013/11/chastain-surrender-to-no-one-cd-review.html

And when Leather wanted to return to the music, I interviewed her even before she rejoined Chastain @ http://dansmusicreport.blogspot.com/2011/08/exclusive-interview-leather-leone-back.html

Needless to say, you will get all of the Leather news that is fit to print and some that is to wild to even mention haha! Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo....

Keep reading Dan's Movie Report throughout 2014 and beyond for exclusives, interviews, photos giveaways, etc! Time for "The Voice" to Return! 

Raze Movie Review (Fight Or Die!) (C) Dan's Movie Report 2014! New Photos!

(c) 2013 IFC Midnight Raze film poster!

Well then, it has been over two years since this cool film graced my website, and gladly I can say without question that Dan's Movie Report was the first site on the web to give it press coverage. Sadly I was unable to make it to any of the screenings, and and bless her sweet heart producer Allene Quincy was trying to get me a preview copy. Finally I saw the film on IFC Midnight! So Bang here goes my descent into literary madness, follow along, or comment and hate, but be warned, girls are violent! My philosophy I am a writer, I let those who fight, fight!

What we have in a nutshell, is a tournament style fighting film, somewhat of a throwback to "Van Damme in Bloodsport", style stuff, ultra-violent, vengeful, but with somewhat of a heart. The main character in the film is Zoë Bell (Sabrina), and she delivers her fiercest performance to date as the tormented and reluctant fighter fighting for her freedom. She has a huge role in Raze and really shows solid, and thought provoking emotional depth in the film.

Ruthless underground fight purveyors, Elizabeth and Joseph played by: Sherilyn Fenn and Doug Jones  stop at nothing to torment the girls prior to their fights, and force them to fight to the death while others watch. Yeah I know what my readers are thinking, I have seen this before, yayaya, well no, you have not, as usually women in fighting films are lets just say more on the over the top silly side. Make no bones about it, or shall I say "break many bones about it", these ladies are full of rage and confusion. Stripping down the sexiness of the ladies is a cool concept as well. An endless flow of female action and fight films make sure the ladies look proper, happily these ladies look disheveled, hair a wreck etc, and they are all outfitted with the same sweatpants and t-shirt. Why is this important, on an deeper level it strips away any notion of not only femininity, but a sense of one self, they are "Owned" "Property" and serve the almighty. All of the characters have only first names in the film also suggesting a sort of one in a crown mentality where there is zero individuality. Sardonic duality, cascading destitution and foreboding resolution permeate Raze, this proving looking at the world through rose colored glasses is the opposite as looking through the world with a detached retina! Bang!

Rachel Nichols for the sci-fi show Continuum, is fabulous as her character is developed in the beginning, she had a producer role in the film as well, clearly a labor of love project.  Rachel has a certain realness to her acting, not only delivering her lines but adding humanity weight of the world gravitas to them.

Above Pics: Tara Macken (C) 2014 IFC Midnight.

Actually many of the minor characters, are underdeveloped, but they serve a purpose, for example Tara Macken as Dee; portrays a lost soul, with sad empty eyes, her fight was merciful, but a tumultuous, yet predictable outcome ensued. Tara is such an accomplished fighter, my one small complaint about her fight was that it was over far too rapidly. Tara Macken is one to watch! Check out her full interview on Dan's Movie Report: @ http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2013/04/tara-macken-interview-exclusive-dans.html

I could go on and on about each fight, each fighter, I will save words, and sum it up:  All of the combatants tell a short story about themselves as they are walking to the cement walled, dirt floor fighting room. Raze is not a Disney film, hell it is not even as nice and cuddly as the last Batman, nor the new Ben Affleck 'extra chunky' Batman haha, this is violent, dark, brooding yes, but super bloody and sad, which is why Raze is the style of film that will sadly only find a niche audience.  I had to watch the film a few times prior to my review, and to come up with a rating of 8 out of 10, minor flaws, such as a really short running time, but the tone, mood, and outcome are diverse and appropriate, and painfully awesome to witness, whoa, I am OUT~!.

The film is available now on IFC Midnight http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/raze , and Tuesday May 20th everywhere click the link below to order on Amazon: 

Kung Fu Hero (AKA Kung Fu Man) (2012) Movie Review (C) 2014 Dan's Movie Report

Kung Fu Hero (AKA Kung Fu Man), starring Tiger Chen, Chyna McCoy and Vanessa Branch was the very first film I ever covered on Dan's Movie Report see post: . Although principle photography commenced back in 2009, the release was not until 2013. The delay was also due to the fact that Tiger Chen was working on another project with Keanu Reeves called Man of Tai Chi. By releasing that film first more attention will be placed on Kung Fu Man, as Tiger Chen will be better known. This review also contains some exclusive photos, from the production from Chyna.

The movie takes place entirely in China, and the essential plot points are that Ping (Tiger Chen) protects a young boy named Christopher (Arman Darbo) from ruthless villans including   Andre McCoy  and Vanessa Branch 



Kung Fu Hero is part action, part kids oriented story, part chase drama. The film opens with a mysterious box being delivered to an unsuspecting store worker (Chen) at night. Lo and behold, the wicker box moves! Ping investegates the contents, and Christopher is found, bound and gagged inside. Christopher is 8, initially suspicious of Ping, although there is a language barrier, eventually Ping convinces Christopher he is the only person to trust.

Turns out, his kidnappers are actually those originally hired to protect him, a plot point revealed early in the story. The principal antagonists Chyna McCoy and Vanessa Branch are hell bent on finding him and extorting ransom money out of his real and very wealthy parents.

The  Chinese Police are hot on the trail and not sure who to believe. Kung Fu Hero, is a fast and furious actioneer with a well thought out story, taking time from the frantic action to develop storyline. An extensive amount of taken in the beginning of the 83 minute film for the interplay between Ping and Christopher. Later in the film the two meet up with and especially heartwarming, unsuspecting teacher, who becomes entangled in the plot, and has to help enterperet the boys English for Ping, thus facilitating communication. The actress who portrays her does a wonderful job, I will update this space when I learn more about her.

Kung Fu Hero is a thought provoking film, has underlying tones of Superman and superhero movies, as Christopher relates to Ping as his own personal Superman. Intersperse some imaginative, wistful, animation into the film and Kung Fu Hero is a story the whole family can enjoy.

With regards to the child actor Arman, I thought that he did a decent job, perhaps a bit of repetitiveness in lines, however stress can do that, this the film-makers were adding a sense of fear, I do think he nailed the facial expressions for a kid on the run.

Andre (Chyna) McCoy shines here, in a role, what I determine to be the "Supreme Villain Zen Master": calm, cool, and calculated. He is a man of few words but the fights he partakes in toward the end with Tiger Chen's Ping character fall into the epic category. No short cuts here, full force action, Tiger and Chyna going hard, in a bombastic, ballet of brutality. Weapons can be anything and come from anywhere, and watch Tiger soar on wires.

Vanessa Branch's role is a bit limited, as she tries to be the innocent person looking for the boy, turns out she is a vile kidnapper in disguise, her character is cold, and ruthless, perfect for a villian.

Tiger Chen, is, in a word amazing, he has the moves, intellect, and timing to be the next action hero. He is Kung Fu Hero in the truest sense. The fighting, speed, adept wirework, everything is just mindblowing, Tiger  is a master at his craft and his craft gets more creative by the minute.

Overall, I really enjoyed Kung Fu Hero, I give it a must own especially if you have 8-15 yr old kids, it is an enjoyable film with repeat watchability. I give Kung Fu Hero a solid 9 out of 10, it is really a blast!

Check out the official Trailer @ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dTu7x5l7U8

For more info follow Tiger Hu Chen on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/Tigerhuchen8

Chyna McCoy official facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/CHYNAS-MCCOYS-FAN-PAGE/10150115640730377

Kimberly Arland, Commercial Success and a Positive Attitude!

 Above Pic: (C) 2013 Groupon

Acting and work in Hollywood is often very difficult to come by. Starring in a commercial or series of commercials can often be a stepping stone to further success. Kimberly Arland has a couple of cool commercials out, that should further her career. Kimberly is smart, humble and very hard working. I particularly like the Groupon commercial which shows Kimberly's great smile portraying a student pilot. Kimberly has a clear speaking voice, and should transition smoothly into more feature work in the future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vvtI9dK4UU

In addition Kimberly is also in this commercial

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgaeGBvm4c

Her IMDB page is @ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1971110/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Check out Kimberly's Youtube page for more info @ https://www.youtube.com/user/KimberlyBroumand

She has also been in both new Star Trek films!  Watch for more of her in the future of Dan's Movie Report!