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Rain looking into several Hollywood scripts

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The doors of Hollywood are continuing to open for Korean superstar Rain who is currently looking through several scripts for his next big screen appearance, according to his agency on Friday.

"He is currently looking at about six scripts but has not reached any sort of decision yet," an official at J.Tune Entertainment said. "He is taking his time to decide, looking through each one carefully with an open mindset."

Rain had mentioned during a recent press conference that working on his upcoming film "Ninja Assassin", where he takes on his first-ever lead role in a Hollywood pic, had opened many opportunities for his acting career in the U.S.

"Ninja", set for a worldwide release on November 26, was produced by Joel Silver of the "Die Hard" and "Lethal Weapon" series and the Wachowski Brothers, famous for "The Matrix" trilogy. Director James McTeigue is most well known for his directorial debut pic "V for Vendetta".

Meanwhile, speculation is mounting amongst Korean netizens that the 27-year-old singer and actor has been cast to appear in Hollywood's adaption of popular online game "World of Warcraft". Rain had mentioned in several interviews that he is in talks to appear in a series movie whose production cost is set at over 170 million dollars.

Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, appeared in several dramas and movies in Korea before making his Hollywood debut in 2008 film "Speed Racer".

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Ninjas Take Over Hollywood

Ninjas took over Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday night when the highly anticipated action flick Ninja Assassin premiered at the world famous Mann Chinese Theater

Rick Yune, Lisa Ling, Joe Silver, Victor Webster and Korean pop superstar Rain all walked the red carpet. RadarOnline.com had one important question: Would you rather be a ninja, a werewolf or a vampire?

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I'm pretty damn proud of him

Rain makes his dream come true ........ ;)

I'm so excited to see Ninja Assassin on Nov 25 in Dubai

Thanks jinijung :P

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Finally, after a looooong day of work I am able to catch up on the material here!!

This is like a dream come true: Rain walking on a "red" carpet in LA for the premiere of his, yes HIS movie, being praised by everybody ... just unbelievable!!! He can be proud of himself, we are sure proud of him.

Thank you all so much for all your efforts of posting continously clips, news, pics!

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Preview: Ninja Assassin

Posted by Barry Steele on November 21, 2009

Ten years ago, the Wachowski brothers, little known at the time, released their second movie as directors, The Matrix. A product of their love of Hong Kong action movies and Manga, it became huge. The mix of stylish action and spiritual introspection struck a chord, particularly with teenage boys searching for an identity. Two inferior sequels followed, but they did’nt diminish the cultural impact the first movie made, and the Wachowskis were set – they could write their own cheques.

Their follow up movie, Speed Racer, got very mixed reviews. They did, however, unearth a very talented young martial arts actor, Rain. Another young man, by the name of Jason McTeigue, had worked as a second unit director on all three Matrix movies. Having learnt his trade from the talented brothers, McTeigue made his directorial debut with 2006’s V for Vendetta. The Wachowski, along with their Matrix producer Joel Silver, brought these two talented men together for a project, Ninja Assassin.

Rain plays Raizo, one of the world’s deadliest assassins. He learnt his trade from the shadowy Ozunu Clan, having been abducted by them as a small boy. Rain, from South Korea, is better known as a singer than an actor. Also a talented dancer and designer, his only movie credit before Speed Racer was 2006 Korean film I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK. A friend of Raizo is executed by his clan, causing him to question his loyalty to them. He decides he can no longer work for them, and disappears. In hiding, he awaits the right time to wreak revenge on his former ‘family’.

Actress Naomie Harris plays Mika Coretti, a Europol agent. She is following a money trail picked up during an investigation into a chain of political assassinations. Harris is probably best known for the part of Tia Dalma in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and is something of an up and coming star. Coretti’s investigation leads her too close to the Ozunu Clan, and she becomes a mark.

The clan’s team of killers is led by Takeshi, played by Rick Yune. Yune is an actor and writer. He featured in 2002’s Tomorrow Never Dies, and more recently in 2008’s The Fifth Commandment, which he also wrote, and Alone in the Dark II. Inevitably, Raizo and Coretti join forces after the former assassin saves the agent’s life, and together they hatch a plan to shut down the Clan’s operations for good.

Ninja Assassin

Australian director Jason McTeigue is well positioned to helm this action thriller, having learnt the art of stylistic martial arts and gun play from the two brothers, working alongside them during filming of their revolutionary trilogy. In the past he also worked as second assistant director on the Street Fighter movie. Like the Wachowskis, McTeigue too has an interest in manga and anime. His debut V for Vendetta, also produced by the Wachowskis, featured just a little of their favoured martial arts action. Though containing some good ideas, the story unfortunately was a bit of a mess. V had been called ‘unfilmable’ in the past, and that assertion was proven correct.

The script for Ninja Assassin however should be good, despite the cliched synopsis. Legendary screenwriter J Michael Straczynski re-drafted the script at the producers’ request, as they were not completely happy with it. Stracynski is best known for his ground breaking TV series Babylon 5, highly regarded as one of the best space-set television series of all time by science fiction fans. He worked as show runner on that series. He is also responsible for writing the adaptation of the Max Brooks novel World War Z for Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B, along with a screenplay for a potential Silver Surfer movie.

Based on the trailer (which you can see here), the fight scenes in Ninja Assassin are awesome. The kung fu is fast, the gun play well choreographed. With the influence of The Matrix looming large, the movie is bound to be stylish, possibly to the detriment of it’s substance. Unlike The Matrix, the scenes on show are very darkly lit. Partly a product of it’s shadowy subject matter, but also presumably indicative of it’s lower budget.

With 2012 still at the beginning of it’s run, and Twilight: New Moon having just opened yesterday, Ninja Assassin may struggle at the box office. An unknown star and director mean there is little name value attached, other than the Wachowskis as producers. This movie’s audience is going to be young men, teens and early twenties, searching for a remedy to Twilight fever. Nevertheless, with some great, talented people involved, Ninja Assassin could be one of the best kung fu action movies produced in the west.

Ninja Assassin opens in the US next Friday 27th November. It does not reach the UK until 8th January.

http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2009/11/21/preview-ninja-assassin/

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New Video Interview: Ninja Assassin Director James McTeigue

CLICK THE LINK TO WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW : http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/vid...james-mcteigue/

November 20, 2009

by Alex Billington

James McTeigue and Rain

Hitting theaters next week for Thanksgiving is the most badass action-packed ninja movie you'll see this year - Ninja Asssassin. It's directed by James McTeigue, who got his start working as the Assistant Director for the Wachowski Brothers on The Matrix, then spun off and directed V for Vendetta on his own. Now he's back with his second movie, Ninja Asssassin, and it's awesome (I've seen it a few times and love it). A few months back, Warner Bros invited me to interview McTeigue while he was in Austin at Fantastic Fest. In promotion of the release next week, here's my interview with James, which went incredibly well.

Watch my video interview with Ninja Assassin director James McTeigue:

I've been a big fan of McTeigue ever since I first saw V for Vendetta (which is one of my all-time favorite movies) and have been excited to talk to him for a long time. I think he's a fantastic director with a lot of potential and a unique style. Ninja Assassin may get some flack for its poor story, but blame the writers, not McTeigue. In fact, I think he did a great job with the script and budget he had, and delivered one hell of an action-packed, bloody, and entertaining movie. And if you're wondering why the blood is so stylized, well, that's one question he answers in this. Ninja Assassin hit theaters everywhere on November 25th. See it!

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/vid...james-mcteigue/

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Exclusive: Producer Joel Silver on NINJA ASSASSIN, LOBO, SGT. ROCK, THE LOSERS, UNKNOWN WHITE MALE, More

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub Posted:November 20th, 2009

With Warner Bros. Ninja Assassin set for release next week, the studio held a press day this afternoon here in Los Angeles. While I’ll have plenty of video interviews for you to watch over the next few days, the first one I’d like to share is with producer Joel Silver. Also, since Silver is producing tons of other projects like Sherlock Holmes, The Losers, Sgt. Rock, Lobo, Unknown White Male, and The Book of Eli, I figure his interview is the first one I should post.

While I didn’t get any major scoops, I did find out what’s up with Lobo and what does he think of Jeffrey Dean Morgan for the role. Also, we talked about how Francis Lawrence landed the directing job on Sgt. Rock and does he think it might get made next year. Of course many other subjects were talked about so watch the interview after the jump:

Finally, here’s a link to some clips from Ninja Assassin.

Joel Silver

Did he always want to be a ninja

What was the importance of showing Ninja Assassin at Comic-Con

Lobo talk - talks about the test they just made and how it’ll play at Comic-Con

When will we hear about casting on Lobo?

I ask if he likes Jeffrey Dean Morgan for Lobo

How does he balance all his movies coming out with stuff he has in development

Says they are starting to film Unknown White Male in Berlin in 2 months

What’s been his reaction to the footage from The Losers

Sgt. Rock talk - how did Francis Lawrence get the job and what kind of film will it be. Says it takes place in the future and it’s a different kind of war film

Does he think it’ll get made in 2010. Says he hopes so.

VDO http://www.collider.com/2009/11/20/exclusi...hite-male-more/

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here's my thought on the whole Hollywood thing:

uhmmm... our Rain's going to have a hard time penetrating the movie industry in US. Not that he's a a bad actor or something. Difficulty will come in terms of his speaking skills, yes he look good, yes he's dedicated to his career, but that just wouldn't cut it!

Hollywood is a mean world, and even though he said he's ready... he's NOT!! Hope he have a GOOD back-up plans in case NA flops.

PEACE!!

**don't hate me... just stating my OPINIONS. and believe me I LOVE RAIN!!! probably LOVE HIM more that my freaking JOB!! but we all have to accept reality and prepare for the worst!! the SPEED RACER jinks myt just happen... just myt...

:lol: Yes it will be hard.. no doubt...

But the respond to NA was wayyyyyyyyyyyyy beyond my expectation. NO it will not "flop" :P. It may not be movie of the year but definitely in the top ten list...

I am so proud of him... He is sooooooooo popular now. Un-believable ..

Backup? He does not need a back up plan, we are his back up plan... :lol:, He's already successful without "Hollywood"

He is rich, he has his own company, he was in the TIME list, he won lotsa awards (no just in Korea). Producers in korea

couldn't wait to have him in their movie. I bet he can do hundreds of domestic dramas if he wants to. His concert most

of the time was sold out....??? SO what more could he need?

He is still young, in his prime.. it's not like he is turning 40, he has yearssss and yearssss ahead of him.. so no worries.

BTW - NA is already in the top ten list of a must see movie.

Rain Still In Line For ‘Enter the Dragon’ Remake? [updated]

According to Sutter:

I just wanted to update you on my status with the “dragon” remake. Unfortunately, the project was a victim of the writer’s strike and I was forced to abandon it because of my commitment to “Sons of Anarchy”. If Rain is attached, I am no longer involved in the project, nor is my original pitch (neo-noir) valid. Honestly, and I could be wrong, but I find it hard to believe that any actor is attached to this project because as far as I know it has stalled in development at Warner Bros. I fear you could be the victim of wishful self-promotion. The next time someone interviews Rain, they should ask if he’s read the script or met with the director.

GO TO HELL....

tyty, thanks for sharing this fan account. Oh, so sorry for the fans who were there wanting to see him in person but was ignored - I'm sure RAIN was very tired but I hope he didn't act like that - RAIN has his own moods but how I wish he could overcome it when in front of people especially his fans. Honestly, he's been really like this, very moody ever since, in fact (just my opinion) more moody when he was still with JYPE & I noticed that he laid-low when he put up his own company. He becomes closer with people & accommodating with fans. I have mixed-emotion reading this story. I'm feeling disappointed towards him at the same time understand this guy. On the other note, I hope we could get to see some videos & also photos about the screening soon. I want to know what was his intro speech again. But BTW, was he really in China a few days ago? Was that before he left for US? ;):mellow:

Willenette - I have long ago accepted the fact that Rain will be RAIN.. :lol: .. I have abandoned the idea of shaking his

hand or the tots of him smiling at me or that sort of reaction.. accept he as who he is.. Don't expect him to change.

Now - I enjoy his work/him but I don't dream anymore... I don't expect much from him.. :( ... don't want to be dissapointed

anymore...

I love him despite all that...

Rain, are you sure you want to date Megan Fox? Well, then good luck to you! And to call her a "great actress", don't know what to say :rolleyes: .

Tomorrow is d-day!!!! I am nervous and soooooo excited. I don't want to know how Rain must feel.

He is not a man if he doesn't want to date Megan Fox (A date doesn't mean she'll end up as his wife). Who on earth with

the right mind able to that? I am a women and I don't mind a date with Megan Fox (I am not a lesbian.. but come on.. going

out with the hottest gal on earth???)

But seriously ...

MEGAN FOX :o :o :o :o :o

M.E.G.A.N F.O.X????????????????? :o :o :o :o URI Bi?? :o

The MEGAN FOX, optimus prime-transformer-sam wickedwitwicky-MEGAN FOX?? :o :o :o

Unbelievable ...

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