Director Uwe Boll Interview EXCLUSIVE! (C) 2014 Danny Templegod for Dan's Movie Report

Above Photo: Uwe on the set of 'In The Name of the King 2'

Greetings my esteemed readers, I present an interview with the talented independent film maker Uwe Boll. Uwe is a true trailblazer in the movie world. Perhaps best known for the Bloodrayne series, Uwe has branched out, and he is taking his recently released 'Rampage: Capital Punishment' on a theater tour in Europe, answering questions from the audience. Uwe has many diverse and unique ideas about film in addition to the direction the world is heading. Time to sit back, relax, and take a day trip to Uweville, a town on the end of a dark and winding road! 3-2-1- Go!

Going back a bit to the first Bloodrayne, The first film had an cool cast including, and a pretty large budget, did you get pressure from the distributors to alter the film for content, and or change parts of the story?

No …. but as you know only the GORE version has all the gore.

Chatting about the next two films, for the second and third Bloodrayne films, Natassia Malthe played the title role, were other actresses also auditioning or did you have her in mind all along?

I asked her first and she said yes ….so no need for castings.

Natassia Malthe is really cool to watch, do you think that she brought out the sexier side of the Rayne character? Chat also about working with Kim Chiang as Natassia's, stunt double, she is an amazing martial artist, Seems like Rayne got to do some real ass kicking in Bloodrayne 3!

Yes …She is a ballerina …and sexy … Loken was more like a tank….. and sexy also…

What are some of the aspects looking back on the Bloodrayne series would you change if given the chance to?

No Michael Madsen in BR 1.

Above Photo: Uwe chats with Safiya Kaygin on the set of Bloodrayne 3, for more info on Safiya check out http://www.safiya-music.com/ and my post @ http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2013/11/safiya-releases-my-revelation-enhanced.html 

Ok, guess I will just roll on, haha. In all the Bloodrayne films there is a lot of nudity, which is actually part of the story, was there pressure to edit some of it out from the distributors?

Some countries censored it …I like the sex aspect ,…because Vampire movies need to be not only bloody ….

Speaking of nudity, everyone knows that sex sells, and in the US, sex on screen is so taboo, you can blow someone up, but god forbid a nipple is shown, Uwe, do you feel that US films in general are to watered down, kind of cheating to get a PG-13 rating, thus a wider audience?

Of course ,…all that absurd PG 13 Horror movies …I cannot watch them ….. I basically want only R Rated movies if I watch movies ….

Shifting the discussion, chat about Postal, how did that concept and idea come about? Direct from the news? Movies imitating real life?

I used the game and the spirit of the game to put a lot of political incorrectness in …..and I love it ….. I still think POSTAL is the most political incorrect movie of the last 10 years.

I think the news media in general feeds you what they want you to hear, do you think that there is a trend in movies to expose the lies we are fed, to show more realism?

Not really ….I think what Brendan Fletcher in RAMPAGE 2 says ….that its OPIUM FOR THE MASSES ….. the movies who are out there are not really questioning the status quo.

Speaking of realism, Rampage, and Rampage: Capital Punishment, are amazing, are they fully intended as a society commentary, to show the side of the news we never see?

Absolutely ….especially now RAMPAGE 2 ….put the finger deep into our wounds the message hurts and it should hurt as long we don't change.

The fact that Rampage: Capital Punishment is actually expressing what many feel about the news media, and what we are fed,and the lies. how do you think we as a society can change it? I think the violence in Rampage: Capital Punishment is a metaphor for anti establishment, What messages and ideas do you discuss when bringing the film to theaters worldwide and having interactive audience discussion?

In Germany now we have hard discussions about it …..In USA no cinema is showing it ….I hope for the DVD and TV sales ….. RAMPAGE 2 will be hopefully on Itunes, Netflix, Showtime etc…. People see the absurdity we are living in when you see RAMPAGE 2.

Look what is happening in Ferguson ….here you see how many people are feeling miserable in USA ….how much injustice ….. 10% of the black people in USA are in jail….. its crazy. Why are prisons private ….? So they make money if people getting jail terms….So why are 25% of the worldwide prisoners are in jail in the USA …? Because the justice system is corrupt ….

In USA …we need change ,…not talk.

Movies imitating news is one thing, but in Rampage, you actually create news, the viewer becomes engaged, angry, and frightened. One scene in particular without spoiling the film involves a yoga woman angry at Bill and she comes at him. I actually thought Bill was going to tell her to punch someone else, instead he asks another person to punch her. What was the intention of that scene, to evoke pity, anger, fear or a combination?

These are 2 separate scenes …the one with the yoga girl…showing that YOGA is not doing anything good to the world ….Yoga is a way to spend time if you have to much money and time …. The second scenes is with the girl who wants to go after Bill…because he killed her sister…. And Bill makes the guy hitting her …..

Oh, thanks for clarifying. Speaking of theater discussions, although I do not speak German, they seem to be lively, what prompted you to travel around and discuss the film with the crowds?

In Germany at least …I was able to organize a tour on my own ….. In USA you need to PAY the theaters if you want your movie played.

Above Photo: Uwe holding a big gun on the set of 'Bloodrayne 3'

Uwe you have also supported indie film makers and people that blaze their own trail, Chat about working with Tara Cardinal and helping her as Executive Producer on Legend of The Red Reaper. Do you plan more projects with her?

If Tara makes another movie ……I'm always willing to sell it worldwide for her.

How about other collaborations, do you like partnering with others on film projects, or are you more focused now on your own material?

My company EVENT FILM …www.eventfilm.us sells a lot of movies …where we help with money and distribution.

After the promotions for Rampage are over, what are some of the projects in the pipeline for your production company, 12 Hours, what is that film going to be about?

12 HOURS shows a guy who needs to kill 8 people in 12 hours …. a very fast and hard thriller.

Finally add some Uwe words of wisdom for up coming film makers, give them a dose of stark reality.

Learn …but believe in you. Everybody cooks only with water ….and you will get better by doing it.

Thanks Uwe, for those amazing pearls of wisdom, watch for more exclusives from Uwe in the coming months on your home for exclusives Dan's Movie Report! 

For more info on Uwe check out www.eventfilm.us

His IMDB page is http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093051/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

My review of Rampage: Capital Punishment is @ http://www.dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2014/08/rampage-capital-punishment-movie-review.html

Upcoming on Dan's Movie Report! Actor/Stunt Coordinator Brahim Achabbakhe Exclusive Interview!

Above photo: Brahim and Tiger Chen in Man of Tai Chi (C) 2013 

I know what most of my readers are saying, who is Brahim!?! Well folks, Brahim is the driving force behind some of the most memorable action film of the last few years. From being Scott Adkin's stunt double and the stunt coordinator on Ninja: Shadow of A Tear, to training sexy actresses like Krystal Vee and Zom Ammara how to screen fight for Scorpion King and Kill 'Em All Brahim has earned quite a positive reputation the world over for his various skills and talents. Until the interview drops in a few weeks, check out Brahim's IMDB page and his reel for more info. Brahim will bring his extensive behind the scenes fight knowledge to the spotlight. -- As always, keep reading Dan's Movie Report, your home for exclusive content in action, in movies and in pictures! 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulng5tapUSc  Demo Reel for Brahim

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7KxXlBsZh0 Pre Viz fight sequence

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3100183/ IMDB page for Brahim

Actress-Fitness Expert Carly Sunae Interview (C) 2014 Danny Shamon A Dan's Movie Report Exclusive!

Above Photo: (C) 2014 Natural Woman Photography https://www.facebook.com/naturalwomanphotography

Greetings my esteemed readers, as the Action On Film Festival begins, what better way to kick it off with a 2,000 word interview, with Actress/fitness expert Carly Sunae. Carly is nominated for the 'Female Action Performer of The Year' Award for her portrayal of Federal Agent Hayley Yuen in the Kung Fu Femmes short Film 'Dr. Nguyen'. Carly has a wealth of practical knowledge as a personal trainer, and is well respected by athletes and actors she trains and exercises with. Sit back, relax, pull up a weight bench, a sports drink, and get ready for a text based workout with Carly. 

What types of outside activities did you do when you were younger?

I was a very active kid, I am from the Midwest. So first of all, sports was everything in the Midwest, so I started early and played little league baseball, basketball, and did gymnastics. But then for fun I played on the money bars in my skirt with short underneath of course, jump rope etc... I was a tomboy so I was really physically active as a child. I just had this conversation, as a kid we used to jump rope for recess and that used to be fun, but now it is this crazy exercise regimen that we have to do, which is hard now. When I was younger physical activity was everything. Now it is more video games, and internet. I feel fortunate that I had this physical activity when I was younger.

Above Photo: (C) 2014 Natural Woman Photography https://www.facebook.com/naturalwomanphotography

In college I saw you were a power-lifter, go through a typical training regimen for that stage of your life.

I would come to the weight training room, for at least 3 hours of hard core lifting. For example, I would do all three major lifts in one day up to 70-75% of my estimated max strength. 7 sets of Back Squats up, 7 sets of Bench Press, then 5 sets of Dead=lifts in additional to supplementary isolated exercises and dynamic warm=ups. It was pretty strenuous. Just thinking about it I don’t know how I did that and I impress myself to think I did all that. Man, how I wish I could do 300 lbs in dead lift again or 270 in squats. I can’t do nearly as much, but for my 5’2” frame, I still am pretty strong.

Above Photo: (C) 2014 Natural Woman Photography https://www.facebook.com/naturalwomanphotography

You were working out hard, chat about your diet back then, what foods you ate.

Back then they were not as particular about what you ate, as long as you had enough protein, enough calories and ate a well-balanced diet. You just had to have enough energy for the practices and the competition. However, there were competition weight classes you fit in.

How did you get involved with the Live Strong and Ehow video series?

Actually I did a video for myself and I put it online, it was a kickboxing video, ( link: https://www.youtube.com/user/sunae3/videos .) A lot of people liked it, they found me online and actually emailed me, and asked me if I would be interested in doing the videos. That was a great opportunity, a way to get exposure and show my expertise as a personal trainer, become familiar with fitness production, and being in front of the camera as a fitness professional. I would like to do more videos and also get into hosting fitness and health videos and shows.

Above Photo: (C) 2014 Natural Woman Photography https://www.facebook.com/naturalwomanphotography

Have you ever considered doing a full exercise DVD?

I would love to, the short Ehow Series made me more comfortable with production and being in in front of the camera in educating and showing examples of how to do each exercise, it was so much fun, I like production. That would be a dream of mine to have a DVD series of workouts.

Chat about your current training schedule, what is a typical day?

I am getting myself into training for a competition. But it’s going to be hard because I believe in balance. I believe in eating healthy and balanced. And I love food and by eating realistically and functionally we can enjoy life more. Part of being healthy is enjoying life. So training for a figure competition is going to ask me to go against my groove of balance and challenge me to do something extremely new and different than training like a performance athlete, which is what I am use to.

Above Photo: (C) 2014 Natural Woman Photography https://www.facebook.com/naturalwomanphotography

Chat about the competition/

It is a figure competition, it is based on appreciating the body’s muscular anatomy and what you can do with your body. More of an aesthetic sport which is different from what I am used to. The human body is amazing and what it can do, but this represents a different form of training for me, a whole different discipline. Strictly visual and figure poses. Fitness competition is my ultimate goal, I am doing this to become familiar with this type of training and being on stage. Training for that is even harder because you have to look lean and still be able to do a high performance strength and aerobic routine.

Do you have a favorite stretching routine in the morning?

I like to do more of a power yoga type of stretching. I teach it as well, it requires your body strength, to hold postures and positions, the regimen requires strength as well as flexibility, and it creates heat in your body faster, this way you can get a more optimize total body and varied workout.

Have you ever done Tai-Chi, that seems a great way to open up the body in the morning?

I have never done Tai-Chi, but I would love to try it. It requires a more meditative stability and balance. I would like to meditate more. As I have gotten older, I appreciate more balanced and meditative approaches to exercise.

What are the common misconceptions about personal trainers, and do you feel that many are not properly trained, including all aspects of lifestyle and diet?

I actually teach at a school to certify trainers, I see various types of people and I try to educate them on how they can be the best trainer. Every trainer is going to be different, they are going to have their different specialty. Some people become trainers and think it is just another business they can get in to make quick money. The motive is not right, if the motive in a trainer is for money and not to truly help someone be healthy or be a better in fitness. Because of those motives, it shows through in their training. Also they are not always properly educated, so they are going to go off the basic knowledge that everybody else knows or trends which often can be wrong or not suitable for everyone.

Chat about the importance of proper education for a personal trainer.

Someone who is properly educated will come from an analytical scientific knowledge base and are able to implement a specific and proper training regimen for their particular client. Their training will come from a strong stable foundation of knowledge not easily influenced by trends or improper technique or assessments. There are three basic body types, ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph there is also a mixture of those three as well, and different training goals that might be easier or harder for certain individuals and you have to consider the client's lifestyle. Training is also about relationships, finding someone who is going to coach you, to develop a healthy lifestyle that is going to work for you, and the goals you have.

Above Photo: Carly in 'Dr. Nguyen' (C) 2014 Kung Fu Femmes

Recently you did a short film for Kung Fu Femmes called 'Dr. Nguyen' delving in to the action world, do you want to pursue being an actress? Do you like the fitness aspect of the martial arts training?

Absolutely, I like the fitness aspect of the martial arts training and like how I can use that in the entertainment world. I would like to pursue both if that is possible. Maybe I should create a martial arts inspired workout. I like working on the Kung Fu Femmes project with Tony Laudati. Any projects that can empower women. Strength is beauty. I liked it was a physical role, I was able to demonstrate some of the skills I learned. I have taken tae kwon do with Panther Energy in Hollywood and took some classes with Terry Taneie, a great martial arts teacher and choreographer. He has a great free class out in the park, and we learn different stunts and various forms of martial arts. That was fun for me, to be able to showcase that on a film is even more amazing.

To check out'Dr. Nguyen' point your browsers to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEXDfmbQefY
For more info check out the official site @ http://www.kungfufemmes.com/

Have you worked on any projects since the Kung Fu Femmes?

Tony and I are talking about doing some more work, not necessarily action and martial arts but acting. I studied acting as well in College and some in LA. I want to do more dramatic work.

Above Photo: (C) 2013 Tony Laudati for Kung Fu Femmes @ http://www.kungfufemmes.com/

You have a good personality and facial expressions, I think you may be a natural at that.

Thanks. I have been told I have an expressive face, haha

Chatting film, do you enjoy watching action films?

I love watching action films but I love all kinds of films, especially real life drama and suspense, but lately I am increasing more interested in action. The more I get involved in the martial arts, getting back into my Tae Kwon do, the more I want to see them. I have been watching more martial arts videos but have a lot of catching up to do.

Are there any movies that stand out?

Well Recently I watched a foreign film called Journey To The West, it was action, but it was comedy, very metaphorically artistically done. The film is about the martial artists who fight demons. It had a very spiritual, Buddhism way of killing the demons, surprisingly funny and entertaining, and also had awesome martial arts as well.

Shifting the focus to acting, what are some of the actors or actresses that you enjoy watching or would like to work with?

My favorite watching is Kate Winslett, she is a great actress, caliber of roles that she has portrayed, she is amazing, obviously Meryl Streep is the ultimate, but I really am fond of Kate Winslet. For action, I would love to be in a movie with Tom Cruise, why not, hahaha!

Chat about charitable organizations you are involved in.

I am no longer active with the program but I started a program called Step it Up, that helps young girls get familiar with the industry through dancing, production, health, and fitness. The program allows young teenager or young adults to be familiar with the entertainment industry while finding confidence in their selves and it educates and exposes them to what is available in LA and how can they can fit in.

Yeah I enjoy Cruise also, chat about the future, in ten years is Carly an action actress, the female Billy Blanks DVD queen or a bit of both?

A bit of both, I would like to do both, I would like to get my face out there and be a positive figure in both fitness and action, why not!

Finally, give a bit of advice to a person who wants to take that first step to leading a healthy lifestyle.

The first step is to find your support system, to make you be accountable, and help you find your healthy regimen and stick with it. Your support system is ultimately who you are with and they can bring you down or bring you up. Set your goals, say what you want to do, and find somebody who can do it with you, or wants to be there to support and encourage you. From that point, you do not feel alone in the journey, from that foundation you can realistically set goals. Realistically is a key word, it is important to not discourage yourself. Set goals on something you can enjoy. And another Number one key is consistency, I see people go gung ho, and it only lasts for a week, because they burn themselves out. Start out with small steps and build a consistency with the regimen, and eventually you can increase intensity or increase the time.

Carly that is fantastic advice, thank you for sharing your time with my valued readers. Watch for more exclusively from Carly in the coming months on your home for exclusives on the web, Dan's Movie Report!

Follow Carly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carly.sunae?fref=ts
Twitter connect: https://twitter.com/carlysunae
Instagram: http://instagram.com/carlysunae

Actress Sachiko Ishida Exclusive Wallpaper Images!!! Heat Up Your Desktop for Summer!

Greetings my valued readers, desktop wallpaper looking a bit drab? Well of course it is! I aim to change that! Beautiful and talented actress Sachiko Ishida heats up the summer with these exclusive photos from Robert C Photography! In firefox, left click the photo to enlarge, right click the enlarged photo and select view image, left click again, and congrats, you are on the beach with sultry Sachiko!
https://www.facebook.com/Rob.C.Photo

Sachiko can be seen in various projects, including the fantastic 2013 Kung Fu Femmes Short 'From China With Love' which won the award for best short film in the Action on Film Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjzn247fhuw Here is a link to my review: http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2013/05/from-china-with-love-movie-review-short.html

I made a commitment to interview Sachiko, and that will of course happen, when the time is right. She has new projects in the works, keep reading Dan's Movie Report, and more cool stuff will fall from the sky like rain on a hot and sticky day! 

Connect with Sachiko! IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3227662/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ishidasachiko
Follow Sachiko on: https://twitter.com/ishidasachiko
You Tube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/sachisachi7
Instagram: http://instagram.com/ishidaent

Skin Trade: In Theaters 2015! Exclusive Photos! Exclusive Report!

Update 3-18-15 Skin Trade will have online debut April 23rd and theatrical May 8th, Magnet Releasing is prepping the film as this is typed!

Update November 2014: New official trailer for Skin Trade on youtube @

Update 9-5-14! For brand new photos from Mike Selby from 

'Skin Trade' exclusive to Dan's Movie Report (C) 2014 SC Films International. Click on photo to make wallpaper size!

Above Photo (C) 2014 Mike Selby, Exclusive to Dan's Movie Report, Skin Trade! Click to make full size!


Greetings my valued readers! Over the coming months watch this page for exclusive content related to the 2015 film Skin Trade! After conducting a 3,000 word interview with lead actress Celina Jade http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2014/07/actress-celina-jade-interview-exclusive.html  

I have decided to focus my efforts to show the importance of this film, as It will represent a huge leap for all parties involved. Not only does this film center on the very serious subject of human trafficking, but it represents an amazing amalgamation of talent, diverse and multi-cultural. 2015 also marks the U.S. theatrical film debut of both Tony Jaa and Celina Jade, all I can say is FINALLY!!!!!!! 

Not only are these two performers amazing on screen, they are character people off screen. Tony Jaa will have his first on screen romance, a big step for any action star. Obviously, every single cast member chosen was chosen for their character off screen, like a true relationship. I cannot think of a better person than Celina to work with Tony to help him bring out his softer side.

I am humbled but the willingness of director Ekachai to be able to share his dreams and desires, his full positive attitude is inspiring to say the least. Producer Mike Selby has a vision, and it is an amazing one, taking on a project that is a true passion.

Skin Trade will mark the triumphant R rated return of legends like Peter Weller (Robocop) Michael Jai White, and Ron Perlman to the big screen.  'Skin Trade' represents a huge leap forward in a Thailand production, a solid budget, and a full force of quality individuals on all aspects of the process, even on the way information is released.

Below is a photo from Skin Trade Facebook page: 

The two photos are taken from a scene that Celina Mentioned specifically in her interview.

At over 110,000 likes, the official Skin Trade Facebook page has amazing support for a film eight months away from release. Slowly, information is released, a text based tease here, a photo there, as the audience learns more, we want more! We are learning more about the characters, finding out more about what drives them. The marketing campaign allows for a slow burn, a feed of information to various news outlets.

As the May 2015 release date for 'Skin Trade' approaches, eventually watch for more exclusives, text, interviews, and photos! Keep your browsers locked in on your home for movie exclusives, Dan's Movie Report.

Like the film on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/SkinTradeMovie?ref=br_tf

For additional cast information blast your browsers to the Official Facebook pages of the stars! 

Tony Jaa: https://www.facebook.com/officialtonyjaa
Ron Perlman: https://www.facebook.com/perlmutations
Celina Jade: https://www.facebook.com/celinajade
Dolph Lundgren: https://www.facebook.com/DolphLundgrenOfficial

Check out Michael jai White's Official Twitter @ https://twitter.com/MichaelJaiWhite