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Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in...
Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in...
- 8/19/2023
- by Eric Francisco
- avclub.com
What would Hollywood be without a good ole Blaxploitation film? And now that “They Cloned Tyrone” has hit Netflix screens, conversations about the Blaxploitation movies that crawled so that “They Cloned Tyrone” could pimp walk have come to the forefront.
Juel Taylor’s film welcomes watchers to The Glen, a normal, everyday neighborhood where its predominately Black residents live out their lives shopping, going to church and enjoying the fruits of their labor. However, beneath the surface, but right in front of their eyes, the government is executing a plot to keep the community in an endless cycle of unhealthy behavior that ultimately blocks them from mental and financial wellness.
Like many Blaxploitation films, “They Cloned Tyrone” creatively calls out and highlights the systemic issues Black community faces while also celebrating Black culture and Black people’s perseverance.
When “They Cloned Tyrone” hit Netflix, people online began discussing the films that influenced it,...
Juel Taylor’s film welcomes watchers to The Glen, a normal, everyday neighborhood where its predominately Black residents live out their lives shopping, going to church and enjoying the fruits of their labor. However, beneath the surface, but right in front of their eyes, the government is executing a plot to keep the community in an endless cycle of unhealthy behavior that ultimately blocks them from mental and financial wellness.
Like many Blaxploitation films, “They Cloned Tyrone” creatively calls out and highlights the systemic issues Black community faces while also celebrating Black culture and Black people’s perseverance.
When “They Cloned Tyrone” hit Netflix, people online began discussing the films that influenced it,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Craig Lines Feb 7, 2018
The Last Dragon was quite a different martial arts film. We dig into its story, and what happened...
When I was a kid in the local video library, I worked my way through as many martial arts films as I could, renting literally anything that had a bare-chested dude in a fighting stance on the cover. One film that fit the description, but stood out as being very different, was The Last Dragon.
As the brainchild of Berry Gordy, the mastermind behind Motown Records, it mixes martial arts, music, supernatural adventure, Bruceploitation, comedy and dance to surprisingly dazzling effect. The soundtrack is a showcase of what Motown Records was about in the mid-80s (arguably a second golden age for them), and its lead single – Rhythm Of The Night by DeBarge – should be familiar to anyone who knows their pop classics. But, far from being a flimsy...
The Last Dragon was quite a different martial arts film. We dig into its story, and what happened...
When I was a kid in the local video library, I worked my way through as many martial arts films as I could, renting literally anything that had a bare-chested dude in a fighting stance on the cover. One film that fit the description, but stood out as being very different, was The Last Dragon.
As the brainchild of Berry Gordy, the mastermind behind Motown Records, it mixes martial arts, music, supernatural adventure, Bruceploitation, comedy and dance to surprisingly dazzling effect. The soundtrack is a showcase of what Motown Records was about in the mid-80s (arguably a second golden age for them), and its lead single – Rhythm Of The Night by DeBarge – should be familiar to anyone who knows their pop classics. But, far from being a flimsy...
- 1/25/2018
- Den of Geek
“Now, when I say, “Who’s da mastah?” you say, ‘Sho’nuff!'”
The Last Dragon screens this Thursday (May 26th) at the Tivoli (6350 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, Mo) with star Taimak in attendance! The event begins at 5:30pm and will be hosted by We Are Movie Geeks own Tom Stockman
The Varsity theater on Delmar (which now houses Vintage Vinyl) is where I first saw the crazy cult classic The Last Dragon (aka Berry Gordy’S The Last Dragon) when it was new in 1985. It was a huge hit and played there for several weeks. If I could describe The Last Dragon to someone who has never seen it, I’d say that it’s the essence of the 80s – kind of a weird, trend-chasing mash-up of MTV videos, Kung-Fu flicks, overacting, and beautiful women. It was like a Cannon film made by a different studio (and a...
The Last Dragon screens this Thursday (May 26th) at the Tivoli (6350 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, Mo) with star Taimak in attendance! The event begins at 5:30pm and will be hosted by We Are Movie Geeks own Tom Stockman
The Varsity theater on Delmar (which now houses Vintage Vinyl) is where I first saw the crazy cult classic The Last Dragon (aka Berry Gordy’S The Last Dragon) when it was new in 1985. It was a huge hit and played there for several weeks. If I could describe The Last Dragon to someone who has never seen it, I’d say that it’s the essence of the 80s – kind of a weird, trend-chasing mash-up of MTV videos, Kung-Fu flicks, overacting, and beautiful women. It was like a Cannon film made by a different studio (and a...
- 5/23/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Does anyone remember the classic 1985 Karate movie The Last Dragon? It was a movie based in Harlem that showcased two competing masters of martial arts. The star, Leroy Green, played by Taimak is to save the lovely Laura Charles (played by Vanity) from an evil media mogul. But in order to do so he must face Shonuff (played by Julius Carry). I can’t tell if this movie was more of a spoof or a 100% racially profiled movie. You see Asian guys trying to act like hip hop rap guys from the 80’s. Then they make fun of a
Whatever Happened to Leroy Green from The Last Dragon?...
Whatever Happened to Leroy Green from The Last Dragon?...
- 1/17/2016
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
While I'd argue I have a fairly deep knowledge of '80s films, having survived the era the first time through, it seems I somehow missed "The Last Dragon," directed by Michael Schultz. Schultz works non-stop in television these days, and I'd wager that most of the people watching his episodes of "Arrow" or "Hart of Dixie" or "Black-ish" or "Chuck" or "The Mysteries Of Laura" have no idea this is the same guy who made movies like "Car Wash," "Cooley High," "Greased Lightning," "Bustin' Loose," or "Scavenger Hunt." He was one of the few directors to work with Richard Pryor repeatedly, which automatically makes him somewhat of a superhero. It's always strange when you watch a movie for the first time removed completely from the context in which it premiered, especially one that provokes such an enthusiastic cult response from so many people when you mention it. A mere...
- 9/4/2015
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Wladimir Klitschko might be in trouble ... 'cause his number one enemy Shannon Briggs is hanging out with an '80s movie star who might posses a weapon capable of dethroning the champ.The all powerful "Glow."Briggs spent some time recently with Taimak -- that's right, the dude who played Leroy Green in the urban Kung Fu classic "The Last Dragon" -- and says the two worked on some "deep breathing techniques."Yeah right fellas ... this was a "Glow" session.
- 11/30/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Since I want to shed light on some missed gems, The Last Dragon is almost too easy of a pick since a lot of people are already big fans of the film. However, some younger film fans might not be aware of this kung-fu classic. It is also the only movie I know of where the two leads have one name in real life (Taimak as Leroy Green, Vanity as Laura Charles).
‘Bruce’ Leroy Green searches for the “master” to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow. Along the way he must fight an evil martial arts expert, Sho’Nuff the Shogun of Harlem, and an rescue a beautiful singer from an obsessed music promoter.
Despite the backing of music legend Berry Gordy, Vanity never really broke. Even with the help of this film. No one in this film did. And that is just fine.
‘Bruce’ Leroy Green searches for the “master” to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow. Along the way he must fight an evil martial arts expert, Sho’Nuff the Shogun of Harlem, and an rescue a beautiful singer from an obsessed music promoter.
Despite the backing of music legend Berry Gordy, Vanity never really broke. Even with the help of this film. No one in this film did. And that is just fine.
- 3/29/2012
- by Ryan Colucci
- Movie Cultists
If you got the glow reference in the headline or have ever answered “Sho Nuff!” to the question “Who’s the Master?” then chances are you’ve come to appreciate the cult classic that is The Last Dragon. Berry Gordy’s campy, Harlem-set 1985 martial arts musical had a legion of us marveling at the combined radiance of Taimak (as the too-damn-cute buttkicking innocent “Bruce” Leroy Green) and Vanity (his lady love/damsel in distress Laura) — and yes, they both were single-name stars. But we also had a soft spot for little brother Ritchie, played by Leo O’Brien. So news...
- 9/15/2011
- by Abby West
- EW.com - PopWatch
Junk Food Dinner returns after a horrible, accidental hiatus. This episode is the first of a pair of Listener Appreciation shows where we check out movies recommended by fans.
Up first, we talk "Riki-Oh: The Story of Riki," a 1991 Hong Kong action flick about a man stuck in prison that's full of gore and bloody explosions and hand mutilations.
Then we take a look at another martial arts flick, albeit less violent and more funky, in 1985's "The Last Dragon," the story of Leroy Green and his struggle against a greedy arcade owner and one of the coolest villains of all time, Sho'Nuff, the Shogun of Harlem.
Finally, Parker shares a dark, shameful secret as we examine 1985's "The Stuff," a horror flick about an evil white goo that eats people from the inside out.
No Nerd News or DVDs this week, just a streamlined flash of excitement and exploding hands.
Up first, we talk "Riki-Oh: The Story of Riki," a 1991 Hong Kong action flick about a man stuck in prison that's full of gore and bloody explosions and hand mutilations.
Then we take a look at another martial arts flick, albeit less violent and more funky, in 1985's "The Last Dragon," the story of Leroy Green and his struggle against a greedy arcade owner and one of the coolest villains of all time, Sho'Nuff, the Shogun of Harlem.
Finally, Parker shares a dark, shameful secret as we examine 1985's "The Stuff," a horror flick about an evil white goo that eats people from the inside out.
No Nerd News or DVDs this week, just a streamlined flash of excitement and exploding hands.
- 4/15/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Kevin, Mark & Parker)
Genre: Martial Arts | Comedy | Fantasy Director: Michael Schultz Writer: Louis Venosta Cast: Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carry and Christopher Murney MPAA: PG-13 Summary: A young man embarks on a quest to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as “The Glow.” Along the way he must fight an evil martial arts expert and an rescue a beautiful singer from an obsessed music promoter. Runtime: 109 min.
When I was a kid I went through a huge phase with martial arts flicks. I devoured everything I could get my hands on: Big Trouble in Little China, Showdown in Little Tokyo, American Ninja, Best of the Best and just about anything Jean Claude Van Dam. I thought Jcvd was the bees knees when I was a kid. But there is one little movie that was the spark that caused the massive explosion of interest in martial arts cinema. That movie was Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon.
When I was a kid I went through a huge phase with martial arts flicks. I devoured everything I could get my hands on: Big Trouble in Little China, Showdown in Little Tokyo, American Ninja, Best of the Best and just about anything Jean Claude Van Dam. I thought Jcvd was the bees knees when I was a kid. But there is one little movie that was the spark that caused the massive explosion of interest in martial arts cinema. That movie was Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon.
- 4/1/2011
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
Rihanna could end up sharing screen with Samuel L. Jackson in "The Last Dragon". In an interview with MTV News, Wu-Tang Clan kingpin, RZA, confesses that though several female artists were being looked at for video show host/singer Laura Charles, he tends to choose the 20-year-old to fill in the part in the remake project.
"That's the one I'm rooting for," the rapper who serves as the remake movie's producer said of Rihanna's potential casting. He further explained that everyone involved in the project is leaning towards having an artist to portray the character once made famous by Prince protege, Vanity. "We're keeping that same concept of the girl being in the music business," so he claimed.
Famed for her music, Rihanna has made her debut in feature film with a cameo role in "Bring It On: All or Nothing". Back in mid-2008, the Grammy Award recipient has...
"That's the one I'm rooting for," the rapper who serves as the remake movie's producer said of Rihanna's potential casting. He further explained that everyone involved in the project is leaning towards having an artist to portray the character once made famous by Prince protege, Vanity. "We're keeping that same concept of the girl being in the music business," so he claimed.
Famed for her music, Rihanna has made her debut in feature film with a cameo role in "Bring It On: All or Nothing". Back in mid-2008, the Grammy Award recipient has...
- 12/24/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Samuel L. Jackson has just landed the lead role in the remake of classic cult film The Last Dragon. He’ll play Sho’nuff, the villain, in Berry Gordy’s 1985 remake. The plot will be along the same lines of the original, following young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known as the Last Dragon. Those who achieve the high ranking possess the Glow, making them the greatest fighter alive. Jackson says, "I'm a huge fan of the original and look...
- 11/3/2008
- Hollyscoop.com
The King of Cool himself, Samuel L. Jackson, booked two new acting jobs this week. Up first is the widely reported remake of The Last Dragon. Jackson will play Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a part originally played by the late Julius Carry.
The Last Dragon, released in 1985, focuses on a young martial artist named Leroy Green. He travels New York City to achieve the Last Dragon, the highest level of martial arts accomplishment. Those who achieve the Last Dragon possess the Glow and become the greatest fighter alive.
In the film, the character of Sho'nuff is a tough-talking egomaniac, a character type that Jackson typically excels at. The Hollywood Reporter describes one of his character interactions:
"[Sho'nuff's] spiel included asking ego-driven questions like 'Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?' Each time his gang of thugs answered, 'Sho 'nuff!'"
Says Jackson of the role: "I'm a...
The Last Dragon, released in 1985, focuses on a young martial artist named Leroy Green. He travels New York City to achieve the Last Dragon, the highest level of martial arts accomplishment. Those who achieve the Last Dragon possess the Glow and become the greatest fighter alive.
In the film, the character of Sho'nuff is a tough-talking egomaniac, a character type that Jackson typically excels at. The Hollywood Reporter describes one of his character interactions:
"[Sho'nuff's] spiel included asking ego-driven questions like 'Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?' Each time his gang of thugs answered, 'Sho 'nuff!'"
Says Jackson of the role: "I'm a...
- 11/2/2008
- by Josh Wigler
- Comicmix.com
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Samuel L. Jackson is set to star as a bad guy in Columbia Pictures’ remake of Berry Gordy’s 1985 cult classic “The Last Dragon.” Jackson will play Sho’nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a role played in the original by the late Julius Carry, whose spiel included asking ego-driven questions like “Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?” Each time his gang of thugs answered, “Sho ‘nuff!” Davis Entertainment’s John Davis and Gordy’s son Kerry Gordy are producing. Penning the screenplay as well as producing is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis. Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA is co-producing. The updated plot will be along the same lines of the original, centering on young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment,...
- 11/1/2008
- UGO Movies
Who is the baddest mofo lowdown around this town? The answer for the last two decades has been Samuel L. Jackson, and now he'll prove it by starring as Sho'nuff in Columbia's remake of The Last Dragon, the 1980s martial arts cult classic. The plot, which will be updated for these modern times, will still focus on the martial arts student Leroy Green as he tries to achieve the Last Dragon, the highest level of martial arts accomplishment. Presumably Sho'nuff shows up to throw a wrench into his plans, though why Jedi master Mace Windu would want to stop a young martial arts star is up for debate. The Hollywood Reporter recounts the entire cult history of the original Last Dragon, which I'd never heard of until today but sounds amazing. And Samuel L. Jackson, who I assume will liberally sprinkle his favorite curse word into the movie, should make...
- 10/30/2008
- cinemablend.com
And with this move, suddenly a remake of The Last Dragon becomes something I want to see.
Samuel L. Jackson will star as Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, in the recently-announced remake, which will be released by Columbia Pictures and co-produced by RZA from Wu Tang Clan, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film is being re-imagined as part of the 50th anniversary of Motown, whose founder, Berry Gordy, was an executive producer on the film. Considering the original was a sizable hit back in 1985, it's strangely that it was the last film or TV project he did produce.
The film starred Taimak as young martial artist Leroy Green, and Prince protégé Vanity as the girl of his dreams. Julius Carry, who just passed away in August, originated the role of Sho'nuff. And here's trivia: The movie also features bit performances by Chazz Palminteri and William H. Macy.
It's been a busy.
Samuel L. Jackson will star as Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, in the recently-announced remake, which will be released by Columbia Pictures and co-produced by RZA from Wu Tang Clan, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film is being re-imagined as part of the 50th anniversary of Motown, whose founder, Berry Gordy, was an executive producer on the film. Considering the original was a sizable hit back in 1985, it's strangely that it was the last film or TV project he did produce.
The film starred Taimak as young martial artist Leroy Green, and Prince protégé Vanity as the girl of his dreams. Julius Carry, who just passed away in August, originated the role of Sho'nuff. And here's trivia: The movie also features bit performances by Chazz Palminteri and William H. Macy.
It's been a busy.
- 10/30/2008
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
Warning: The clip contains some foul language and Sho'nuff violence.
It's a role that was meant to be, if any role was ever going to get a new leading man. The Hollywood Reporter posts that Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to play Sho'nuff in the remake of Berry Gordy's cult classic -- The Last Dragon. I mean, as you can see above, Sho'nuff thinks he's the baddest mofo around, and we've all seen the wallet Jackson carries around with him. (Sadly, however, he can't fight for the honor -- original Sho'nuff Julius Carry died earlier this year.)
For the uninitiated -- Sho'nuff is the Shogun of Harlem, a baddie that young Leroy Green has to come up against on his quest for The Final Level and, subsequently, The Glow (the more you glow, the better you are). Berry Gordy's son Kerry is on as producer, so it's sticking in the family.
It's a role that was meant to be, if any role was ever going to get a new leading man. The Hollywood Reporter posts that Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to play Sho'nuff in the remake of Berry Gordy's cult classic -- The Last Dragon. I mean, as you can see above, Sho'nuff thinks he's the baddest mofo around, and we've all seen the wallet Jackson carries around with him. (Sadly, however, he can't fight for the honor -- original Sho'nuff Julius Carry died earlier this year.)
For the uninitiated -- Sho'nuff is the Shogun of Harlem, a baddie that young Leroy Green has to come up against on his quest for The Final Level and, subsequently, The Glow (the more you glow, the better you are). Berry Gordy's son Kerry is on as producer, so it's sticking in the family.
- 10/30/2008
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
I have alway been a fan of Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon and now it's getting a face lift.
{sidebar id=1}THR has the following : Jackson will play Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a roleplayed in the original by the late Julius Carry, whose spiel included asking ego-driven questions like "Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?" Each time his gang of thugs answered, "Sho 'nuff!"
Davis Entertainment's John Davis and Gordy's son Kerry Gordy are producing.
Penning the screenplay as well as producing is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis. Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is co-producing.
The updated plot will be along the same lines of the original, centering on young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known Read more...
{sidebar id=1}THR has the following : Jackson will play Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a roleplayed in the original by the late Julius Carry, whose spiel included asking ego-driven questions like "Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?" Each time his gang of thugs answered, "Sho 'nuff!"
Davis Entertainment's John Davis and Gordy's son Kerry Gordy are producing.
Penning the screenplay as well as producing is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis. Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is co-producing.
The updated plot will be along the same lines of the original, centering on young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known Read more...
- 10/30/2008
- by IESB Staff <alyson@iesb.net>
- IESB.net
I'm laughing myself silly since this was on TV recently. I used to love this as a kid and must have seen it about twenty times easily. Now, Samuel L. Jackson has stepped into the role of the Sho'nuff the Shogun of Harlem in a remake of Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon" which Columbia Pictures will distribute. Jackson should easily ace the attitude-riddled character of Sho'nuff who constantly craves admiration from his posse of Kung Fu warriors by asking "Who's the master?" and requiring a shout back "Sho'nuff!" Michael Schultz directed and Taimak starred in the original film which debuted on March 22nd, 1985. The romantic comedy actioner included Vanity, a singer who falls for the hesitant Leroy Green (Taimak).
- 10/30/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
I'm laughing myself silly since this was on TV recently. I used to love this as a kid and must have seen it about twenty times easily. Now, Samuel L. Jackson has stepped into the role of the Sho'nuff the Shogun of Harlem in a remake of Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon" which Columbia Pictures will distribute. Jackson should easily ace the attitude-riddled character of Sho'nuff who constantly craves admiration from his posse of Kung Fu warriors by asking "Who's the master?" and requiring a shout back "Sho'nuff!" Michael Schultz directed and Taimak starred in the original film which debuted on March 22nd, 1985. The romantic comedy actioner included Vanity, a singer who falls for the hesitant Leroy Green (Taimak).
- 10/30/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
I'm laughing myself silly since this was on TV recently. I used to love this as a kid and must have seen it about twenty times easily. Now, Samuel L. Jackson has stepped into the role of the Sho'nuff the Shogun of Harlem in a remake of Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon" which Columbia Pictures will distribute. Jackson should easily ace the attitude-riddled character of Sho'nuff who constantly craves admiration from his posse of Kung Fu warriors by asking "Who's the master?" and requiring a shout back "Sho'nuff!" Michael Schultz directed and Taimak starred in the original film which debuted on March 22nd, 1985. The romantic comedy actioner included Vanity, a singer who falls for the hesitant Leroy Green (Taimak). The soundtrack included music from DeBarge who sang the hit "Rhythm of the Night." Davis Entertainment's John Davis and Kerry Gordy, son of Berry, are producing. Dallas Jackson is working...
- 10/30/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
I'm laughing myself silly since this was on TV recently. I used to love this as a kid and must have seen it about twenty times easily. Now, Samuel L. Jackson has stepped into the role of the Sho'nuff the Shogun of Harlem in a remake of Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon" which Columbia Pictures will distribute. Jackson should easily ace the attitude-riddled character of Sho'nuff who constantly craves admiration from his posse of Kung Fu warriors by asking "Who's the master?" and requiring a shout back "Sho'nuff!" Michael Schultz directed and Taimak starred in the original film which debuted on March 22nd, 1985. The romantic comedy actioner included Vanity, a singer who falls for the hesitant Leroy Green (Taimak).
- 10/30/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to play Sho’nuff in the remake of Berry Gordy’s 1985 action flick “The Last Dragon.”
The Hollywood Reporter says the new film will stick closely to the original, focusing on martial arts student Leroy Green and his quest to become the greatest fighter alive.
As Sho’nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, Jackson is yet again set to take on the role of the villain. The next bad guy he’s playing is The Octopus in Frank Miller’s “The Spirit.”
The trade says the project is set up at Columbia Pictures, with Dallas Jackson writing the screenplay.
Jackson most recently starred in “Lakeview Terrace,” in which he played a corrupt cop terrorizing his new neighbors. He will next be seen alongside the late Bernie Mac in “Soul Men.”
What do you guys think about this remake? Excited about Jackson’s involvement? Post your comments below.
The Hollywood Reporter says the new film will stick closely to the original, focusing on martial arts student Leroy Green and his quest to become the greatest fighter alive.
As Sho’nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, Jackson is yet again set to take on the role of the villain. The next bad guy he’s playing is The Octopus in Frank Miller’s “The Spirit.”
The trade says the project is set up at Columbia Pictures, with Dallas Jackson writing the screenplay.
Jackson most recently starred in “Lakeview Terrace,” in which he played a corrupt cop terrorizing his new neighbors. He will next be seen alongside the late Bernie Mac in “Soul Men.”
What do you guys think about this remake? Excited about Jackson’s involvement? Post your comments below.
- 10/30/2008
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Of all the films worthy of being remade, I never would've though The Last Dragon was one of them. Columbia Pictures is developing a remake of the cult 1985 film with none other than Samuel L. Jackson set to star as Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a role played in the original by the late Julius Carry (as seen in the photo above). Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is co-producing with John Davis and Kerry Gordy while Dallas Jackson (of Uncle P) will write the screenplay. Jackson admits that he's "a huge fan of the original and look forward to bringing Sho'Nuff into the 21st century." From Afro Samurai to the Shogun of Harlem! The plot will be updated but will follow a similar story as the original, centering on a martial arts student named Leroy Green and his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of...
- 10/30/2008
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Samuel L. Jackson, widely considered by most scholars to be 'The baddest mofo in Hollywood", is about to get a little bit badder. He is set to star as Sho'nuff, the bad, martial arts ghetto wizard in a remake of Berry Gordy's 1985 cult classic The Last Dragon. The plot will be updated for today's modern fanboy and lovers of all things cult, but will still focus on young martial arts student Leroy Green and his quest to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known...
- 10/30/2008
- by Daniel Barna
- JoBlo.com
Samuel L Jackson’s clearly got the taste for playing bad guys after Lakeview Terrace. He’s signed up to play villain Sho’Nuff in a remake of the 1985 pic The Last Dragon for Columbia. The new version, which is being produced by Kerry Gordy, son of the original director Berry Gordy, will follow roughly the same plot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Never seen it? The cult film sees martial arts student Leroy Green...
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- 10/30/2008
- by jwhite
- TotalFilm
It's another heavy role for Samuel L. Jackson.
Having most recently played a dirty cop in "Lakeview Terrace," Jackson is set to star as a bad guy again in Columbia Pictures' remake of Berry Gordy's 1985 cult classic "The Last Dragon."
Jackson will play Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a role played in the original by the late Julius Carry, whose spiel included asking ego-driven questions like "Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?" Each time his gang of thugs answered, "Sho 'nuff!"
Davis Entertainment's John Davis and Gordy's son Kerry Gordy are producing.
Penning the screenplay as well as producing is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis. Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is co-producing.
The updated plot will be along the same lines of the original, centering on young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of...
Having most recently played a dirty cop in "Lakeview Terrace," Jackson is set to star as a bad guy again in Columbia Pictures' remake of Berry Gordy's 1985 cult classic "The Last Dragon."
Jackson will play Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a role played in the original by the late Julius Carry, whose spiel included asking ego-driven questions like "Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?" Each time his gang of thugs answered, "Sho 'nuff!"
Davis Entertainment's John Davis and Gordy's son Kerry Gordy are producing.
Penning the screenplay as well as producing is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis. Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is co-producing.
The updated plot will be along the same lines of the original, centering on young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of...
- 10/30/2008
- by By Leslie Simmons
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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