New explosive trailer for 'Killer Elite'

The brand-new trailer for Gary McKendry's upcoming action thriller "Killer Elite" has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. Looks like a mixture of "Shoot Em Up" and "Crank" or something. Either way, it looks pretty explosive.

When his mentor (Robert De Niro) is taken captive, a retired member of Britain's Elite Special Air Service (Jason Statham) is forced into action. His mission: kill three assassins dispatched by their cunning leader (Clive Owen). The flick drops Sept. 23, 2011.

As I mentioned above, "Killer Elite" promises fast-paced action and some sick stunts. That said, could Clive Owen please lose the mustache? "Elite" marks McKendry's feature film debut, by the way. Congrats on scoring quite the compelling cast.

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Movie Review: "The Expendables"

Seen on: August 9, 2010

The players: Director: Sylvester Stallone, Writers: Sylvester Stallone, Dave Callaham, Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Steve Austin, Eric Roberts

Facts of interest: Budget reported at $70 million.

The plot: A group of mercenaries head to an island to overthrow a dictator.

Our thoughts: Sylvester Stallone is back in action, and that means we’re in for a solid dose of brainless big-screen action. While “The Expendables” is certainly not the brilliant summer movie I wanted it to be, I admit it still packs enough punch to stay away from boredom and offer cinemagoers a stupid, yet action-packed show filled with gun battles and ridiculously massive explosions.

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Check out these new 'Expendables' photos

Two new stills from Sylvester Stallone's upcoming action flick "The Expendables" popped up on the film's Facebook page recently, and you can check them out above and after the jump. Not much action going on here, but it gives you another good look at Sly's team of badass fighters in costume. Boom! Boom!

"The Expendables" follows a group of tough mercenaries who infiltrate a South American country to overthrow its dictator and free its population. Sly himself, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts and Stone Cold Steve Austin co-star. The film opens Aug. 13.

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Robert De Niro joins Clive Owen in 'Killer Elite'

The cast for Gary McKendry's upcoming action flick "The Killer Elite" is really starting to look impressive. Clive Owen and Jason Statham are already on board, and Moviehole now reports Robert De Niro and Aden Young are also joining the project. Ben Mendelsohn and Lachy Hulme have also joined the cast.

The film is based on Ranulph Fiennes' novel "The Feather Men," and it follows a team of former British soldiers hunted by assassins. Statham plays a former Navy Seal, and De Niro will apparently play his mentor, who gets kidnapped. Owen's character is a field operative heading out to protect the soliders.

Clive Owen boards 'Killer Elite' thriller

Clive Owen will join Gary McKendry's upcoming action flick "The Killer Elite," which already stars Jason Statham. The film is based on Ranulph Fiennes' novel "The Feather Men," and it follows a team of former British soldiers hunted by assassins. Variety says Statham plays a former Navy Seal.

Owen's character is a senior field operative setting out to protect the soliders and their families. Owen, who was last seen in "The Boys Are Back," has "Trust" and "Intruders" coming soon. McKendry directed the Academy Award-nominated short film "Everything in This Country Must" in 2004.

'The Expendables' gets loud, explosive trailer

Sylvester Stallone will soon be back in action in his latest action spectacle "The Expendables," and a brand-new, explosive trailer has recently popped up on the Web. You can check it out below if you're into this kind of thing. Much like the last "Rambo," this looks like a crazy action-packed flick stuffed with massive shoot-outs, gigantic explosions and all sorts of big fights and brawls. Can it get any more brainless than this? I think not.

"The Expendables" follows a group of tough mercenaries who infiltrate a South American country to overthrow its dictator and free its population. Sly himself, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts and Stone Cold Steve Austin co-star. This trailer, which I admit is entertaining, also gives you a good look at the cameos of Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film opens Aug. 13, 2010.

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Boom! Three-minute 'Expendables' trailer lands!

Sylvester Stallone is blowing up shit in his upcoming action spectacle "The Expendables," and a new three-minute trailer has landed on the Web. Check it out after the jump... it looks kind of amateurish.

Yes, it's full of explosions, shootings and terribly bad jokes, and while that can be an amusing combination here and there, it just doesn't work for me in this preview. I hope the film itself has a little more to offer.

Anyway, the movie follows a group of tough mercenaries who infiltrate a South American country to overthrow its dictator and free its population. Sly himself, Jet Li, Jason Statham and Mickey Rourke star.

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New photos from Stallone's 'The Expendables'

Here are some brand-new images from Sylvester Stallone's upcoming action vehicle "The Expendables," which will invade theaters April 23, 2010.

Written by Stallone,"The Expendables" follows a group of tough mercenaries who infiltrate a South American country to overthrow its dictator and free its population.

Sly, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Britanny Murphy, Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts and Stone Cold Steve Austin co-star. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger will show up for a cameo.

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Jason Statham is grabbing the 'Blitz'

Actor Jason Statham is in talks to star in Elliott Lester's upcoming London-based thriller "Blitz," Variety reported Sunday.

The action star is set to play a tough cop assigned to track down a serial killer who targets police officers. Paddy Considine is on-board to play his parnter.

Nathan Parker, who also wrote "Moon," penned the script based on Ken Bruen's bestseller. Lester's credits include "Love Is the Drug."

Statham's been a busy guy. He starred in "The Bank Job," "Transpoter 3," "Death Race" and "Crank: High Voltage" recently, and he's got "13," "The Expendables" and "The Mechanic" coming up soon. Yeah, he's the right guy for this, don't you think?

Daily news dose: Jason Statham boards 'Killer Elite;' Jerry Lewis joins 'Max Rose'

Here's your dose of film news for May 16, 2009:

• Jason Statham is set to star in "The Killer Elite" directed by Gary McKendry. Based on Ranulph Fiennes' novel "The Feathermen," the film follows a bunch of former British special forces members tracked down by ruthless killers. Statham, who also stars in the upcoming "The Expendables," plays a Navy Seal leaving retirement to save a good friend. (Variety)

• Spiros Stathoulopoulos is in talks to direct "Love and Let Die," about an expert seducer who runs into his long-lost childhood love. Asimakis "Alfa" Pagidas wrote the script, and Theo Alexander is in talks to play the title role. Stathoulopoulos also directed "P.V.C.-1." (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Jerry Lewis will play the lead in Daniel Noah's "Max Rose," a drama following a widower who decides to turn to his past to unlock the mysteries of his marriage and family life. Lewis last appeared on the big screen in Peter Chelsom's 1995 comedy "Funny Bones." (Variety)

• Alfred Molina and Ed Speleers will star in Guido Chiesa's "The Good War," which follows a British major as he leads a poorly equipped team of soldiers into the battle against the Nazis on the island of Malta. ean-Pierre Magro, Matthew Hobbs, James W. Mitchell, Valentine Stockdale and Mark Thomas wrote the script. (THR)