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Robocop (Trailer 2)
The latest trailer for the new Robocop flick gives us hope that the reboot could actually be good. If nothing else, it’s got Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, and a ton of cool VFX. Bonus points: It’s NOT in 3D.
Beyond Outrage (Red Band Trailer)
(Gore) Beyond Outrage is a Japanese action film about two yakuza clans taking their power struggle to a national scale. Starring, written by and directed by the legendary Japanese entertainer Takeshi “Beat” Kitano.
Falling with Style
The latest clip from YouTube action juggernaut Devin Supertramp takes us first to the side of a bridge, then to the basket of a hot air balloon and drops us straight off with only a parachute and a GoPro to cushion our falls.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (Trailer)
Chris Pine plays an inexperienced Jack Ryan, the protagonist created by the late Tom Clancy. Shadow Recruit sees Ryan go from analyst to field operative when he uncovers a Russian plot to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy.
I, Frankenstein (Trailer)
The story of Frankenstein’s monster gets an action-packed modern update in this story that takes place some 200 years after his creation. Based on the Darkstorm Studios graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux.
Nismo vs. Wingsuit
Driver Peter Pyzera takes on Dave Barlia in the Swiss Alps as his 370Z Nismo zips under the wingsuit-clad athlete. We’re not sure exactly what it proves or doesn’t, but it sure is purty to look at. Behind the scenes footage here.
CZ12 (Trailer)
59-year-old Jackie Chan still deals out the blows in his latest flick (released in China last year) – which sends Chan on a mission to recover 12 bronze animal heads of the Chinese zodiac. Haven’t we seen that suit somewhere before?
Scorpion vs. Noob Saibot
Another Mortal Kombat tribute by Mike Diva which digs up the original Sub-Zero and Noob Saibot for a fight sequence that looks like it could have been plucked straight from the video game. Oh, and how about that fatality?
Two Guys, One Bullet
So you’ve got a problem. Two bad guys are getting away, and you’ve got just one bullet in your gun to take them down. What do you do? If you have a knife like the guy in this Filipino movie, your problem has a simple solution.
Watch Dogs (Gameplay 4)
(NSFW: Language) An extensive look at the world and the mechanics of Watch Dogs. The player’s hacking ability is very powerful and would be better described as high tech telepathy. But you’re not the only one who wields it.
Mario Warfare: Part 4
Mario and Luigi find themselves in an underground Fight Smash Club, Princess Peach carries Donkey Kong, and for the last time, his name is Link, not Zelda in the latest episode of Beat Down Boogie’s Mario Warfare.
Tracing Skylines (Trailer)
Created by Red Bull Media House and Poor Boyz Productions, Tracing Skylines follows the journeys of six incredible pro skiers, pulling epic tricks everywhere from massive mountain slopes to desolate urban ruins.
Watch Dogs (Gameplay 3)
Learn more about the setting of the open world game Watch_Dogs, and see a few of the 75 hacks that you’ll be able to pull off as you take control of the city-wide operating system that runs this creepy version of Chicago.
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The guys behind some of the best cinematic action adventure sports videos we’ve featured are behind this awesome website, which aggregates the best in cinematic action adventure sports videos from around the world.
The Monuments Men (Trailer)
George Clooney stars and directs in this drama based on The Monuments Men, an Allied group tasked with recovering works of art from the Nazi during World War II. Also stars Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and John Goodman.
Shield of Straw (Trailer)
(Gore) From Takashi Miike (13 Assassins) comes a thriller about a group of police escorting a serial killer across Japan. Unfortunately for them, the grandfather of the killer’s latest victim put a bounty on the criminal’s head.
47 Ronin (Trailer)
Keanu Reeves leads a band of outcast samurai who aim to avenge their master and regain their honor. But to do so they have to defeat an army of mythical creatures. 47 Ronin is (very) loosely based on a legendary Japanese story.
Mario Warfare: Episode 3
The latest episode of BeatDownBoogie’s hardcore take on the Mushroom Kingdom features a barrel-flinging ape with mean martial arts skills, and a suprisingly heartwrenching story to tell. Previous episodes here and here.
Man of Tai Chi (Trailer)
Keanu Reeves plays an underground fight club boss and makes his directorial debut in Man of Tai Chi. The martial arts film is loosely based on the life of lead actor Tiger Chen, a stuntman and Reeves’ friend.
Watch Dogs (E3 Trailer)
This cinematic E3 trailer for Watch Dogs fills us in a little bit more on the backstory for this incredible looking action adventure. We’re wishing this was next-gen console footage, but word has it it’s pre-rendered CG.
Man of Steel (Trailer 4)
(Spoilers) If you’ve already decided that you’re going to see Man of Steel at the theater, skip this trailer. It’s that good. This is director Zack Snyder’s specialty on display: action-packed eye candy.
Some MF’s Gotta Pay
(NSFW: Language, Gore) The music video for Kingswood’s song Ohio is also an action-packed short film. This is probably what The Warriors would’ve looked like if it was made by Quentin Tarantino.
Lost in Peru
Bicyclists Ali Goulet, Chris Van Dine and Aaron Chase take to the treacherous and bone-rattling terrain of Machu Picchu, Peru, capturing the thrilling POV action, scenic countryside, and friendly residents with their GoPros.
First Person vs. Third Person
Corridor Digital made an exciting live-action version of the Spies vs. Mercs multiplayer mode in Splinter Cell: Blacklist. The Mercs have better weapons, while the stealthy Spies bounce around the map. Who will win?
Bruce Lee: The Legacy Collection
A set that includes Blu-ray and DVD versions of The Big Boss, Fist Of Fury, Way Of The Dragon and Game Of Death, plus DVD versions of two documentaries. It’s packaged in a book that is itself filled with pictures and other materials.