Archive for the ‘Asian Films’ Category

For all you jolly movie and video game fans out there. We wish you the Best. And have a Merry Christmas.

I got a a PlayStation Move for Christmas. Let the Jingle Bells Rock.

For all the Final Fantasy fans out there the name Yoshitaka Amano is a name of legend. The artist and character designer for nearly half of all Final Fantasy games, Amano will create his OWN Anime. From his very own studio called Deva Loka.

Amano came up with the story a decade ago. Set in the late 19th century, the 3D film follows a samurai named Zan who ends up in an alternate universe.

Deva Zan is due out next spring in Japan.

For the full story on what this is all about go here http://devazan.com/index2.html#/storystaff

After the Ip Man trilogy you knew it was only a matter of time before Hong Kong got rolling with the Bruce Lee stories. Unlike Ip Man which told with very fantastical forms of Wing Chun, this film looks very much down to earth. As seen in the title name Bruce Lee My Brother. The film will be out in November and is made by Bruce Lee’s brother Robert Lee.

The role of Bruce will be played by relative newcomer Aarif Lee. No relation….I don’t think. The next bit is an excerpt from Twitch.

Benny Chan has gathered an impressive array of stars to bring what appears to be one of the best martial arts film ever. This trailer has no dialogue, but is awesome none the less. I can not wait. The only stars missing is Donnie Yen and Jet Lei

What can any of us say of the things that are just cool to us?!? We are what we are. And we like what we like.

Everyone of us is a Hero. We only have to let it out………………

Another kung fu film that will be filled with corpses by the rolling of the credits. I myself can never get enough of these types of films. And I am so pleased to see John Woo doing another period martial arts films. Red Cliff was a work of art. Watch. Love it.

After two amazing films, Donnie Yen takes a seat to starring in the third Ip Man film. This 3rd movie is a prequel. Chronicling Ip Mans early years. and how he had been trained to become the phenomenal martial arts master we all know. New comer Dennis will play the young Ip Man. He is a true Master of Wing Chun.

I am Clueless about who this guy is or even what this move is about. But it has to things I love. A superhero and martial arts. After those two everything else falls into place. Well it’s a foreign, superhero, martial arts film. And that is why it is HERE!!! Description taken from Twitch:

A nuclear power plant is about to be commissioned upon the signing of corrupt and power hungry politicians. The citizens are in frenzy, as they oppose this plan but they cannot do a thing about it. And so, a hero was born, chasing down the criminals and the corrupt, killing of whatever threatens the city’s well being. He leaves a card with his name simply as “THE RED EAGLE”. However, the hero becomes the hunted, when the politicians send out their best defense, known as “THE BLACK DEMON”.

There is something in all of us, that reaches for the “All Powerful”. The Legendary. The Heroic. Hero worship in all it’s various forms has always been a part of our society. For every race. For every age. For every culture.We all have our favorites. And we have all at one time wished of being one our selves. It doesn’t matter where you come from. What language you speak. Or how old you are. From the beginning of story telling in caves, there have been heroes.

Over here at From Heroes To Icons,we only want to have fun. To allow your imaginations to run free. To enjoy hero worship in all it’s glory. Here you can be who you really are. Love all those geeky, nerdy things that you know you love. You’re sitting in front of a computer. No one can bother us about our hobbies now. Sit back. Relax. Do you like super heroes? Cool! Do you like cartoons and anime? Great! Are you addicted to video games? Fantastic. All that and more is here and right at your finger tips. We the crew at FHTI are here to let you know about all that and more. All the things that keep us Old guys young. Super Heroes. Action Heroes. And we can’t forget any guys favorite. Heroines.

We are not building articles at this site to offend anyone. It’s all good clean fun. It’s for EVERYONE. Yes, including me. FHTI is made by the people. For the people. Just us non profit guys having a good old time, hashing it out about thew things we love the most. HEROES. Everything we post is for the knowledge and enjoyment of the different things we blog about. We let you know how it really is. We don’t do this because we’re paid for it. We don’t get paid for it. We do it, because we love it.

All my life I’ve been fascinated with nearly every type of adventuring hero. Old school stuff like, Sinbad, Jason and the Argonauts, Zorro and the Lone Ranger. Super heroes such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Batman and the Justice League. Video game characters; Samus from Metroid, Nathan Hale of Resistance and all the great characters of the Final Fantasy series. As I broaden my scope for entertainment, I discovered the wonder of martial arts films and anime. Following the adventures of Wing Chun and Ip Man. Watching young heroes fight for family and justice. The Elric brothers of Fullmetal Alchemist. Or the kids from Neon Genesis Evangelion. All these larger than life characters that are so human. The women my daughters can look to. Wonder Woman, Lara Croft and Storm. There are so many you can’t name them all.

I love this crazy world of Fantasy and Science Fiction. The world that we live in is crazy enough. We all need a break every so often. And that is why I have decided to create this little blog. Who can say that they didn’t cry when William Wallce screamed freedom as he lay dying? Whose heart didn’t bleed when Obiwan had to cut down Anakin? Who didn’t fell satisfied when Red XIII and his cubs ran to the mountain, after the credits of Final Fantasy VII? This is what FHTI is all about. This is what heroes are all about.

There is one thing binds these individuals together. They do not stand for just themselves. Not just one person. Not just one people. Or one country. Or one time period. But they stand for all of us. For anyone who has felt oppression and sought freedom. For all those who can not stand for themselves. That is what these heroes are about. And that is what we have forgotten. Regardless of Race. Culture. Or Origin. Heroes were meant to inspire. To give hope. And to have us look into ourselves, to find some of that hero in us. The books we read. The films and TV shows we watch. The anime and cartoons we enjoy. The hero is all compassing. He/She can be anyone. Anything.  Heroes are about sacrifice. About the struggle. About redemption. The heroes journey is what we love. The places they go. The friends the meet. The enemies they vanquish. The power of a hero is not in what nationality he/she is. But what they stand for. And what they accomplish. Only when a hero doubts himself. Makes mistakes. Fails. Only then, when they overcome all that has pushed them down. After the Crucible. Only at the precipice, when all is lost does a hero; a man/woman truly become a hero. And when they have done the impossible time and again. That is what makes them an Icon.

I hope that you will continue this journey with us. There are so many stories to be told. And so many to share. Thank you all.

Special Thanks To JPCDezines for doing what no one else could or would do. Put up with me. LOL

Well even though Hollywood has made a New Green Hornet film soon to be released. I personally believe that the film will be trash. And is the gospel truth. As in the past what……?! Then movies Donnie Yen has done all of them have been FANTASTIC. Seth Rogen is a great actor. And an even greater comedian. But the Green Hornet is more like Batman than Spongebob. Hollywood really needs to star looking to the hardcore for help adapting these old school heroes into the 21 century. But as always if you want something done right……………..