Rubbing shoulders with a few of the most prolific action stars in the modern day, Jason Statham has made it a habit of kicking butts on screen. From starring in action-packed films like The Transporter, The Expendables, and even the Fast & Furious franchise, Statham has skillfully turned his on-screen fights into realistic sequences with his martial arts knowledge.
Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham in Expend4bles
However, despite making his onscreen fight scenes look all the more real with his disciplined training and practice, Jason Statham vowed never to enter the Octagon to face a real fighter. Having immense respect for the professional fighters, Statham explained his decision with proper reason.
Jason Statham Vowed to Never Face a Professional Fighter
Jason Statham has built a reputation for delivering some of the most realistic and thrilling action sequences in modern cinema. With a background in martial arts and disciplined practice, Statham...
Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham in Expend4bles
However, despite making his onscreen fight scenes look all the more real with his disciplined training and practice, Jason Statham vowed never to enter the Octagon to face a real fighter. Having immense respect for the professional fighters, Statham explained his decision with proper reason.
Jason Statham Vowed to Never Face a Professional Fighter
Jason Statham has built a reputation for delivering some of the most realistic and thrilling action sequences in modern cinema. With a background in martial arts and disciplined practice, Statham...
- 5/13/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Stars: Jamie Kennedy, Dionysio Basco, Matt Rife, Ellen Hollman, Jimmy “JJ” Walker, Scott ‘Carrot Top’ Thompson, Rigan Machado | Written by Rick D’Elia | Directed by Rj Collins
Billed as a vampire comedy, Don’t Suck is the story of Pete, a burnt-out comedian who’s spent too much time chasing fame on the standup circuit. He’s finally managed to go viral, but it’s from using the C word on a cashier while trying to be funny. However, he and comedy club owner Danny dismiss it as her fault for being too easily offended.
That’s followed by Pete approvingly referring to Danny “Weinstiening” the students in his comedy class and boasting about being part of the mob that stormed the Capitol. That should give you an idea of where Don’t Suck is coming from, what kind of jokes to expect and whether or not to cut your losses and bail now.
Billed as a vampire comedy, Don’t Suck is the story of Pete, a burnt-out comedian who’s spent too much time chasing fame on the standup circuit. He’s finally managed to go viral, but it’s from using the C word on a cashier while trying to be funny. However, he and comedy club owner Danny dismiss it as her fault for being too easily offended.
That’s followed by Pete approvingly referring to Danny “Weinstiening” the students in his comedy class and boasting about being part of the mob that stormed the Capitol. That should give you an idea of where Don’t Suck is coming from, what kind of jokes to expect and whether or not to cut your losses and bail now.
- 12/28/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Stars: Alex Montagnani, Jon Moxley, Gina Gershon, Chuck Liddell, Jay Reso, Brenna Coates, Lowell Dean, Elijah Baker, Rigan Machado, Luke Rockhold | Written by and Directed by Jesse Quinones
The film Jon Moxley made in-between his run in WWE as Dean Ambrose and his debut in Aew (this film uses footage from that promotion And seemingly used some fans for the fight crowd scenes too) Cagefighter: Worlds Collide is another sports underdog story – this time seemingly built around the same fighter comes good story, the road to redemption arc, that made the Rocky films such classics. Though this film doesn’t go the bombastic route that the Rocky franchise did. No, whilst we do get the typical tropes of a fight movie – training montages, uplifting score etc. – it also presents a somewhat realer story that you’d expect.
I was honestly surprised at how “British” Cagefighter: Worlds Collide is. Filmed in Canada and London,...
The film Jon Moxley made in-between his run in WWE as Dean Ambrose and his debut in Aew (this film uses footage from that promotion And seemingly used some fans for the fight crowd scenes too) Cagefighter: Worlds Collide is another sports underdog story – this time seemingly built around the same fighter comes good story, the road to redemption arc, that made the Rocky films such classics. Though this film doesn’t go the bombastic route that the Rocky franchise did. No, whilst we do get the typical tropes of a fight movie – training montages, uplifting score etc. – it also presents a somewhat realer story that you’d expect.
I was honestly surprised at how “British” Cagefighter: Worlds Collide is. Filmed in Canada and London,...
- 6/12/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Teri Polo, William Baldwin, Mena Suvari, and Robert Pine have been tapped to star in Fourth Grade B, a comedy-drama written by Marcelo Galvão. The indie is an American remake of Galvão’s 2005 Brazilian feature Quarta B. It’s described as a satirical portrayal of a private school’s emergency meeting filled with accusations and intrigue, as each parent tries to protect their own child and the uproarious chaos that follows the decision to light up a joint. Pamela Dunlap, Roland Kickinger, Ben Begley, Challen Cates, Taja V. Simpson, Boti Bliss, Rob Norton, Kelli Daniels, Jamison Jones, and Jiu-Jitsu celebrity trainer Rigan Machado co-star. Galvão produced the Wolf in a Pack production pic with Gabriela Kulaif and executive producers Giordano Biagi and Caio Vecchio. Galvão’s credits...
- 2/5/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Robert Pattinson has started training for Matt Reeves' "The Batman", which will introduce him as The Caped Crusader and his alter ego, the multimillionaire Bruce Wayne.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Rigan Machado has posted a photograph of himself on Instagram in a Beverly Hills training studio, demonstrating moves to Pattinson, reports digitalspy.com.
Also Read:?Robert Pattinson 'beat himself up' on the set
He captioned it saying "Batman is coming" with hand-clapping emojis, to suggest that the actor has started learning the martial art jiu-jitsu for the upcoming superhero movie.
His Instagram post was met with excitement from his followers, with several praising Pattinson for his approach to his upcoming superhero role.
Pre-production on the Warner Bros.-DC Comics movie is expected to start soon. An official start date has not yet been set, although a source said that filming could start in late 2019 or early 2020.
The Caped Crusader...
Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Rigan Machado has posted a photograph of himself on Instagram in a Beverly Hills training studio, demonstrating moves to Pattinson, reports digitalspy.com.
Also Read:?Robert Pattinson 'beat himself up' on the set
He captioned it saying "Batman is coming" with hand-clapping emojis, to suggest that the actor has started learning the martial art jiu-jitsu for the upcoming superhero movie.
His Instagram post was met with excitement from his followers, with several praising Pattinson for his approach to his upcoming superhero role.
Pre-production on the Warner Bros.-DC Comics movie is expected to start soon. An official start date has not yet been set, although a source said that filming could start in late 2019 or early 2020.
The Caped Crusader...
- 11/4/2019
- GlamSham
Demi Lovato and Charlie Hunnam were spotted having lunch together in La on Wednesday. The two stars, along with Brazilian jiu jitsu champion Rigan Machado, sat for a meal and were photographed leaving the restaurant separately. An unlikely pairing? Perhaps. But back in April, Demi and Charlie appeared side by side on an episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden and discovered their mutual love of jiu jitsu - maybe they were discussing techniques? Demi did receive her blue belt in August. Or perhaps there's a chance that Charlie could pop up as a love interest in one of Demi's next videos? Whatever the nature of their conversation, we kind of love that these two are hanging out. RelatedThey're Friends?! 22 Celebrity Pals That Might Surprise You...
- 12/21/2017
- by Brittney Stephens
- Popsugar.com
Tagline: “The End is Near.” A new disaster film is coming to town. Titled Shockwave: Countdown to Disaster, MarVista Entertainment will release this title, later in 2017. The film, from director Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead), stars: Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), Ed Amatrudo and Rigan Machado. A trailer has been released for Shockwave, earlier this year (found below). Now, the film's official movie poster is hosted here. The story, for Shockwave, begins with tremors. The Hellstorm device is causing earthquakes, across the world. Millions have been killed. Now, two scientists must team up, to bring this Defense Department program to an end! A distribution deal is still in the works. Shockwave: Countdown to Disaster will likely see theatres later this year, followed by a home entertainment release. A more specific launch date will be announced soon.
- 5/5/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
MarVista Entertainment has premiered a poster and trailer for their new apocalyptic thriller, Shockwave! Produced by Autumn Federici (Circle) and Jason Cabell (Ex-Navy Seal), the film is set to debut this Fall (2017).
Also, starring Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), Ed Amatrudo and a special appearance from Rigan Machado (Assassin X), Shockwave will tear the world apart, from below.
Shockwave is directed by Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead).
In the film, the Earth is experienci [Continued ...]...
Also, starring Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), Ed Amatrudo and a special appearance from Rigan Machado (Assassin X), Shockwave will tear the world apart, from below.
Shockwave is directed by Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead).
In the film, the Earth is experienci [Continued ...]...
- 5/5/2017
- QuietEarth.us
[[tmz:video id="0_8h9ubjwj"]] This is no "Punk'd" ... Ashton Kutcher is a Legit jiu-jitsu fighter -- and his legendary trainer tells us he truly believes Ak could beat up Conor McGregor in a ground fight. Kutcher's been training with Brazilian jiu-jitsu master Rigan Machado -- an 8th degree black belt -- who tells TMZ Sports the actor is a natural ... "He is my #1 student." Not only is Kutcher tough as nails, but Machado says the 38-year-old could be one...
- 5/26/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ashton Kutcher's first move after wrapping "Two and a Half Men" could be becoming a world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, if he wants it -- no joke -- according to his famous trainer.Rigan Machado tells TMZ Sports he heard all the haters after Ashton earned his purple belt earlier this year. Detractors thought it was just a case of Hollywood favoritism, but Machado says Kutcher is a serious terror on the mats.Rigan...
- 12/18/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
When it came to turning the big 3-6, Ashton Kutcher kept things pretty low-key. The Two and a Half Men star celebrated by way of a casual birthday lunch with girlfriend Mila Kunis at Casa Vega in Los Angeles on Friday, Feb. 7. A source told E! News that the two were both dressed in jeans and snacked on guacamole, a fajita salad and some tacos. Our eyewitness added that the cute couple mostly kept to themselves and clearly appeared to be enjoying their afternoon date. Meanwhile, Kutcher received a bit of a belated birthday present of sorts when he earned a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at The Academy in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. The actor, who is being trained by Rigan Machado, an 8th...
- 2/13/2014
- E! Online
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