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Spoilers are ahead for Warrior season 3.

Warrior season 4 has the opportunity to explore and deepen the relationship between Ah Sahm and Mai Ling, setting up a long-awaited sibling alliance. Mai Ling, free from the influence of the Long Zii, can forge a new identity and discover her true self in Warrior season 4. The fourth installment of Warrior could dig into the conflict between Li Yong and Mai Ling since their lovers-to-enemies plot adds a lot of tension.

Given Warrior season 3's cliffhanger ending, the fourth installment of the martial arts crime drama still needs to happen. Based on an original concept by the late Bruce Lee, the show has faced renewal challenges in the past. Warrior actually began as a Cinemax series, but when the show's home network axed its original content arm, Warrior landed at Max, a seemingly better home. However, just a few months after Warrior's highly anticipated third season aired,...

Warrior has fought its final fight.

TVLine has learned that the martial arts/crime drama based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee has been cancelled and will not be returning for a fourth season on Max.

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Of some comfort to fans/prospective samplers: Netflix has picked up non-exclusive rights to Warrior‘s first three seasons, to hit...

Warrior, a gripping crime drama, has defied the odds to return with a much-acclaimed season three, and signs point towards a potential season four. Editor Tessa Verfuss expressed joy and pride in the series' return, acknowledging the bumpy ride it has had and hinting at a potential wait for season four. Despite challenges and uncertainties, Warrior has garnered a dedicated fan base, glowing reviews, and impressive streaming numbers, making its future prospects promising.

In an industry marred by fleeting trends and ephemeral interests, certain sagas evolve to tell stories that resonate profoundly with their audience. One such saga that has carved its own special niche is the gripping crime drama, Warrior. Initially facing a period of uncertainty and potential cancelation, the series now revels in the glory of its much-acclaimed season three, weaving tales from the turbulent 1870s San Francisco, mingled with the mastery of martial arts. The show, which...

Editor Tessa Verfuss expresses excitement for Warrior season 3's return and believes the storytelling has reached a new level. Verfuss acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding a potential season 4 but is willing to wait and hold their breath if necessary. The positive reception and high viewership of the show, along with the desire of the cast and crew, may increase the chances of a season 4 happening.

With the crime drama back on the air, editor Tessa Verfuss opens up about Warrior season 3's long-awaited return and the chances of a season 4. Based on a concept and story treatment by late martial arts legend Bruce Lee, the show is set during the Tong Wars in 1870s San Francisco and revolves around a Chinese martial arts expert who becomes embroiled in local organized crime while searching for his sister. Led by Andrew Koji and Olivia Cheng, Warrior season 3 finds Mai Ling rising to power...

Warrior, an action-packed Cinemax drama, honors the creative legacy of Bruce Lee. Taking inspiration from Lee’s writings, the series began its journey across two seasons before arriving with its third chapter. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century San Francisco, the third season explores the eventful journey of Ah Sham, a skilled fighter on a mission to reunite with his sister. However, his path takes an unexpected turn as he becomes embroiled with the powerful tongs of Chinatown, plunging him into a world of intense power struggles.

Intense storytelling and well-choreographed action sequences stand as hallmarks of Warrior. Season 3 had masterfully deepened the intricate storyline, introducing new characters and twists. This season began with a fight between Ah Sham and Mai Ling’s groups, causing chaos in Chinatown. Young Jun took on more responsibilities as Hop Wei faced a dire financial crisis. A significant part of the story revolved...

As events unfold, the hope of seeing the Tongs united keeps dimming.

There was a major shift in the narrative on Warrior Season 3 Episode 9 as many characters made moves, shifting the story in an entirely new direction.

Warrior Season 3 teased alliances, but what unfolded here could not be further from that assessment.

We'll begin at the beginning, and that's with Lai at Douglas's place.

I thought that Lai was working with Ah Toy to bring down Douglas, but after she attacked him, I quickly realized how wrong I was.

A sword fight ensued that saw Douglas emerge on top, which didn't sit well. How was a businessman who spends most of his time in meetings and raining holy hell on people stronger than a martial art expert who was like a killing machine?

We had never seen Douglas in a sword fight before, so we had no prior knowledge about...

The following contains spoilers for Warrior Season 3, Episode 8, "You Know When You're Losing a Fight," which debuted Aug. 3 on Max.

In Warrior Season 3, there's been a lot of politics at play in San Francisco. The late 1800s is finding many seedy men with power making moves, including Mayor Buckley, Leary and Strickland. They all want to consolidate and ensure white supremacy rules, booting out the Chinese from American society.

However, Mai Ling has that Cersei vibe, weaving tangled webs to get her Tong, the Long Zii, up the corporate ladder. She doesn't care if she has to sell out her own people and kiss up to the Americans. She just wants her share of the pie. Shockingly, as Mai Ling deploys another nefarious tactic, HBO fans are treated to another take on Game of Thrones' most brutal sequence: the Red Wedding.

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A Cinemax original, gripping action series, Warrior, is inspired by the writings of the legendary martial arts master Bruce Lee. This gripping action thriller revolves around a Chinese immigrant, Ah Sahm, in Chinatown in San Francisco during the late 1800s. As the protagonist fights for power and survival, his journey becomes marked by rivalries, alliances, and personal struggles that shape this brave fighter’s destiny. With its heart-pounding action and intricate characters, Warrior became a show that successfully captured and fascinated audiences worldwide. In 2019 and 2020, two seasons of Warrior aired on HBO Max and won the audience’s hearts. Let’s revisit the storyline to explore Ah Sahm’s journey.

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Did Ah Sahm Rejoin Hop Wei In Season 1 Of ‘Warrior’?

In Season 1 of Warrior, the Tong Wars of the late 1800s in San Francisco’s Chinatown provided the backdrop for a gripping tale. The story follows Ah Sahm,...

Midway through a sword fight in an upcoming episode of Max’s period action drama Warrior, one of the combatants loses her blade and seems on the verge of death at the hands of the man she wants revenge against. He’s so confident in his abilities, though, that he invites her to pick up her weapon and resume, smugly telling her, “You came all this way. It would be a shame to give up now.”

For a while, it seemed that the TV business had given up on Warrior.

When fans heard Cinemax was canceling Warrior, many were disappointed. Warrior was a way of keeping Bruce Lee's legacy alive, ensuring Asian representation would be visible on TV. Thankfully, Max picked up the series, with a third season due later in June 2023.

While many would consider Warrior's fanbase a niche audience, the show has gotten more popular and its breakout stars got a taste of the limelight too. Warrior star Andrew Koji previously appeared as Storm Shadow in Snake Eyes, while Joe Taslim was Sub-Zero in the Mortal Kombat reboot. This helped build the buzz for Warrior Season 3 and from the trailer, it's clear both men and their respecting Tongs are going to have yet another bloody war on their hands.

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Warrior Season 3 Teases The Tongs Unifying

Season 2 had Ah Sahm's (Koji) sister, Mai Ling, taking over the Long Zii clan.

Warrior is ready to fight another day.

Season 3 of the action-packed drama series, which is based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, is set to debut with its first two episodes on Thursday, June 29, on what will by then be known as simply HBO Max. Watch a teaser trailer above.

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The teaser trailer’s only features 15 seconds of footage, but at least Warrior fans are finally getting an update on the much-anticipated third season. The Max Original drama will premiere with the release of the first two episodes of season three on June 29, 2023, two and a half years after the season two finale.

The critically acclaimed martial arts action drama debuted on Cinemax in April 2019. Season two followed in October 2020, wrapping up on December 4, 2020. Luckily, for those of us who need a refresher, the first two seasons of the show are available for binge-watching on HBO Max, which will soon be known as just “Max.”

Andrew Koji returns to lead the cast as Ah Sahm. Season three also features Dianne Doan as Mai Ling, Olivia Cheng as Ah Toy, Jason Tobin as Young Jun, and Joe Taslim as Li Yong. Hoon Lee stars as Wang Chao, Kieran Bew is Bill O’Hara,...

Mortal Kombat’s Joe Taslim (aka Sub-Zero) is one of the hottest martial artists on screen right now. It’s been a decade since his breakout film The Raid took the world by storm, and Taslim has consistently delivered high-octane action with dashing panache ever since. As movie martial arts masters go, few others are on Taslim’s level. While most action stars have some martial arts training in their bag of tricks, Taslim is more invested than most.

Prior to The Raid, Taslim was a professional Judo athlete and a member of Indonesia’s National Judo team from 1997 to 2009. He won gold medals at the Southeast Asia Judo Championships and the Indonesian National Games. No other actor can boast a competitive record like this. What’s more, Taslim is also trained in Wushu and Taekwondo, and he picked up Pencak Silat for The Raid, so his combative range goes...

Iconic filmmaker John Woo will produce a new movie about the Chinese superhero Monkey Master based on a story co-created by late Marvel legend Stan Lee. Prior to Lee's death in 2018, he had collaborated with Graphic India CEO Sharad Devarajan to develop the new comic book series. The unreleased comic was shelved following Lee's Death, but thanks to Woo, the story will still end up seeing the light of day with Woo's live-action feature adaptation.

Per Variety, Monkey Master is directly inspired by the unreleased comic book will follow "New York City archeologist Li Yong who discovers an ancient prophecy about the Chinese legend of The Monkey King that brings him to India where he uncovers a hidden power that transforms him into a modern-day superhero - the Monkey Master."

"I have always been fascinated by the Chinese and Indian cultures which are so philosophical and rich in tradition and morality,...

Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo is set to produce a Chinese superhero movie based on a story created by the late Stan Lee and his longtime collaborator Sharad Devarajan.

The film will be an adaptation of Monkey Master, an unreleased comic book series that Lee and Devarajan created in 2016 as a loose riff on the Chinese legend of The Monkey King. The film will follow New York City archeologist Li Yong as he discovers an ancient prophecy about the Monkey King, which brings him to India where he uncovers a hidden power that transforms him into a modern-day superhero, The Monkey Master.

The film is in ...

Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo is set to produce a Chinese superhero movie based on a story created by the late Stan Lee and his longtime collaborator Sharad Devarajan.

The film will be an adaptation of Monkey Master, an unreleased comic book series that Lee and Devarajan created in 2016 as a loose riff on the Chinese legend of The Monkey King. The film will follow New York City archeologist Li Yong as he discovers an ancient prophecy about the Monkey King, which brings him to India where he uncovers a hidden power that transforms him into a modern-day superhero, The Monkey Master.

The film is in ...

Celebrated action filmmaker John Woo will produce a live-action adaptation of Stan Lee’s “Monkey Master,” from a superhero story created by Lee and collaborator Sharad Devarajan.

Based on an unreleased comic book series and story created by Marvel maven Lee and Graphic India co-founder and CEO Devarajan, the film will follow New York City archeologist Li Yong who discovers an ancient prophecy about the Chinese legend of The Monkey King that brings him to India where he uncovers a hidden power that transforms him into a modern-day superhero – the Monkey Master.

In 2016, Lee had discussed “Monkey Master,” saying: “I have always been fascinated by the Chinese and Indian cultures which are so philosophical and rich in tradition and morality. I’ve written countless superheroes of every nationality and every part of the world before, I’ve even created many heroes from other planets and galaxies, but ‘Monkey Master’ will...

(February 9th, 2021, New York, NY) New York-based distributor Cheng Cheng releases new US poster and trailer for A First Farewell by Wang Lina. The winner of the Best Film award at Berlinale’s Generation Kplus will start playing in virtual cinemas in select cities on February 19th and roll to more locations in the following weeks. The filmmaker Wnag Lina spent four years documenting the protagonist’s life in her hometown Xinjiang, delivering an awe-inspiring debut about the joys of growing up as Uyghurs on the picturesque land and the emotional costs of assimilating into the prosperous mainstream.

Aside from newcomer Wang Lina’s true-to-life writing and direction, top-notch technical works from cinematographer Li Yong, editor Matthieu Laclau (A Touch of Sin), and sound designer Li Danfeng (Long Day’s Journey into Night) solidify the gem praised by press as “another sign of independent cinema revival in China”. Since premiering at Berlinale,...

This Warrior review contains spoilers.

Warrior Season 2 Episode 5

The episode opens with Li Yong (Joe Taslim) doing some shirtless Kung Fu but the scene is too short to determine what style he is doing. Perhaps it’s something just made up for Warrior. Taslim’s background is in in Judo, not Kung Fu, but that doesn’t matter. He looks great doing whatever he’s doing and it’s a promising opening for this episode.

The previous two episodes lacked enough Kung Fu to satisfy dedicated Bruce Lee fans. Fortunately, this episode makes up for that and then some. It’s the strongest episode in Season 2 so far, both dramatically and choreographically.

It’s a rough one for Penny (Joanna Vanderham) as her world collapses. As she inspects the devastation of Mercer Steel after Leary’s (Dean Jagger) terrorist bombing, she asks Jacob (Kenneth Fok) “What is that terrible smell?...

With the arrival of the long-gestating “Warrior” on Cinemax, justice for Bruce Lee has never tasted so bloody bittersweet. The martial arts legend pitched the concept for a series in which he’d star as a Chinese hired muscle in the Old West, but instead, the concept was tweaked and became the whitewashed “Kung Fu” series starring David Carradine. Nearly 50 years later, Lee’s original vision has come to television thanks to his daughter Shannon Lee, “Fast and the Furious” director Justin Lin, and “Banshee” creator Jonathan Tropper. As direct and forceful as Bruce Lee’s famed one-inch punch, “Warrior” is short on subtlety but delivers all the adrenaline-pumping martial arts smackdowns one would expect from both the master and from Cinemax’s brutal brand.

In the series, Chinese immigrant Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji) arrives in San Francisco 1878 on a personal mission, but when his fighting skills come to light,...

Among the more fascinating legends in the short but memorable life of Bruce Lee is the TV show the martial-arts icon pitched in the early Seventies about a Chinese immigrant traveling through America in the late 19th century. The studio politely declined, the Lee family story goes, then stole key elements of the pitch to make Kung Fu, a Western-meets-Eastern where the immigrant was played by the Caucasian actor David Carradine.

On April 5th, the legend becomes fact in an unexpected, wonderful way with Warrior, a new Cinemax drama inspired...

One of China's most popular news anchors, Rui Chenggang, was detained shortly before he was due to make his nightly broadcast on the state-owned China Central Television (CCTV), as the government's investigation into corruption is widened to include the media industry. His detention by prosecutors was so sudden there was an empty chair left where he should have been sitting to present his popular nightly business news show, Economic News. According to the magazine Caixin Online, Rui was taken away by prosecutors along with Li Yong, deputy director of CCTV's financial news channel, and an unnamed producer, on Friday.

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★★★☆☆ Italian directing duo the Manetti brothers continue their genre-hoping voyage through the cinematic universe with The Arrival of Wang (2011), an extra-terrestrial sci-fi horror that'll no doubt titillate and captivate audiences at this year's Film4 FrightFest. Gaia (Francesca Cuttica) is an Italian interpreter who's persuaded by a shady government agent (Ennio Fantastichini) to translate a top-secret examination of an enigmatic gentleman known only as Mr. Wang (voiced by Li Yong).

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The Arrival Of Wang

Stars: Ennio Fantastichini, Francesca Cuttica, Juliet Esey Joseph, Li Yong, Antonello Morroni | Written and directed by Antonio Manetti, Marco Manetti (aka Manetti Bros.)

Written and directed by the Manetti Bros., The Arrival of Wang follows Chinese-language interpreter Gaia who is called out of the blue by a former client with an offer from a mysterious person or persons who will pay Gaia handsomely is she would she carry out an extremely urgent and confidential translation assignment? Intrigued by the urgency and the money on offer Gaia accepts the job only to find herself whisked away to a secret location in Rome where she meets is ushered into a pitch-black room where she is asked to interpret the harsh interrogation of the eponymous “Mr Wang”. Disturbed by the way the interrogation is going and intrigued to find out more about Mr. Wang, Gaia demands that the lights are switched on,...

We've updated our Film4 Fright Fest line-up story with tons of images. Read on to see what you may have missed and what's brand spanking new! Dig it!

Programme - Screen 1

Thursday Aug 23

Opening Film - The Seasoning House (World Premiere)

Special make-up prosthetics and splatter genius Paul Hyett makes his directorial debut with a harrowing exploration into tense claustrophobia, hard-hitting action and rollercoaster suspense. In a Balkan brothel, where girls kidnapped by soldiers in war-torn zones are prostituted to the military and civilians alike, Angel (Robin Day) is the deaf mute orphan enslaved to care for the inmates. But unbeknownst to her captors, she moves between the walls and crawlspaces of the seasoning house planning her escape. Psychological horror in the nerve-shredding Alfred Hitchcock and Roman Polanski style but with an ultra-modern twist.

89 mins Director: Paul Hyett UK 2012

Rosie Day – Angel

Sean Pertwee – Goran

Kevin Howarth – Viktor

David Lemberg...

L’Arrivo Di Wang (Wang’S Arrival)

Stars: Ennio Fantastichini, Francesca Cuttica, Juliet Esey Joseph, Li Yong, Antonello Morroni | Written and directed by Antonio Manetti, Marco Manetti (aka Manetti Bros.)

Written and directed by the Manetti Bros., L’Arrivo di Wang, follows Chinese-language interpreter Gaia who is called out of the blue by a former client with an offer from a mysterious person or persons who will pay Gaia handsomely is she would she carry out an extremely urgent and confidential translation assignment? Intrigued by the urgency and the money on offer Gaia accepts the job only to find herself whisked away to a secret location in Rome where she meets is ushered into a pitch-black room where she is asked to interpret the harsh interrogation of the eponymous “Mr Wang”. Disturbed by the way the interrogation is going and intrigued to find out more about Mr. Wang, Gaia demands...

The UK’s favorite horror festival visits its second home at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 7th year with its biggest lineup ever. From Friday, February 24th, to Saturday, February 25th, Film4 FrightFest will be screening 11 new must-see genre titles, 10 of which are UK premieres.

From the Press Release:

Expect to be taken on a roller-coaster ride from hell with this ghoulish global celluloid feast featuring Argentinean demons, flesh-hungry Russian zombies, mutant cannibals, a Chinese-speaking alien, Asia’s deadliest killers, a Croatian hit-man, Pinocchio obsessed psychos, and Jack Nicholson like you’ve never seen him before.

With guest directors and filmmakers from all over world (to be announced shortly), surprises on screen and off, and our unique community feeling, FrightFest at the Gff has now become a must-attend occasion on the horror fantasy fan's calendar.

Alan Jones, FrightFest’s co-director said: "Film4 FrightFest is thrilled to be part of...

The UK’s favourite horror fantasy festival returns to its second home at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 7th year with its biggest line-up ever.

From Friday Feb 24 to Saturday Feb 25, Film4 FrightFest will be screening eleven new must-see genre titles. ten of which are UK premieres. So expect to be taken of the roller-coaster ride from hell with this ghoulish global celluloid feast, featuring Argentinean demons, flesh-hungry Russian zombies, mutant cannibals, a Chinese-speaking alien, Asia’s deadliest killers, a Croatian hit-man, Pinocchio obsessed psychos and Jack Nicholson like you’ve never seen him before.

With guest directors and filmmakers from all over world (to be announced shortly), surprises on screen and off, and our unique community feeling, FrightFest at the Gff has now become a must-attend occasion on the horror fantasy fan’s calendar.

Here is the full line-up

Fri 24

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My favourite horror film festival, FrightFest, have announced the line-up for next month’s Glasgow Ff, which takes place as part of the Glasgow Film Festival – with what looks to be the biggest line-up ever. Says Alan Jones, FrightFest’s co-director:

Film4 FrightFest is thrilled to be part of the Glasgow Film Festival for its seventh and biggest year. We’ll be showing eleven fantastic premieres, previews and special events to shock, thrill and amaze over two days – plus those must-meet guests from all corners of the genre. So, be part of the best community spirit in the country while watching the best fright stuff currently on offer. There couldn’t be a better way to delve into 2012 and ready yourselves for FrightFest the 13th in August

From Friday February 24th to Saturday February 25th, Film4 FrightFest will be screening Eleven new genre titles, ten of which are UK premieres...