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November Impact 2009

Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 10:08PM / Standard Entry

The November 2009 issue of Impact has hit the shelves....and as the filmong of 'Ip Man 2' comes to an end in Shanghai, we take another look at 'Ip Man' as it hits Uk screens as a limited theatrical release and full fledged DVD release from Cine Asia

We also take a look at Joss Whedon's 'Dollhouse' as it & Eliza Dushku return to the small screen for the 2nd year, the teaming of the director of 'Girlfight' with two of Hollywood's love them or hate them female forces, Meagan Fox & Diablo Cody for a look at 'Jennifers Body', the sheer madness of ZOMBIELAND, Asian Extreme with Big Man Japan & Cyborg She, we take a look at both the orighinal and new takes on alien invasion saga 'V' as well as talking to the great Michael Ironside, a look back at 'Stormriders' & a look forward to 'Stormwarriors', Ricky Morris brings us the first review of 'Raging Phoenix' with JiJa Yanin, as well as a look into the vaults for a slice of classic Henry or should we call him Duke, Snaanda martial madness 'Roaring Fire' and with the big screen return of the shadow warrior due this November with 'Ninja Assassin', we take a look back at some previous classic slices of cinematic Ninjitsu

All this and more can be found in the new issue, digital editions, hard copies, back issues and subscriptions can be taken care of at www.impactmoviemagazine.co.uk

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Not my review of 'The Knackery' but a good one too

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 1:07PM / Standard Entry

http://watchinghorrorfilmsfrombehindthecouch.blogspot.com/2009/08/knackery.html

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Far East Films Interview with Me!

Sunday, Sep 20, 2009 10:57AM / Standard Entry

http://www.fareastfilms.com/newsPage/An-Interview-With-Mike-Leeder-1210.htm

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Let the shameless hype begin!

Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 10:43AM / Standard Entry

http://hkfilmnews.blogspot.com/2009/09/bodyguard-new-beginning-british-hong.html

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The Bodyguard hits North America

Tuesday, Sep 1, 2009 7:27PM / Standard Entry

Just before I flew to the UK, i got the news that 'The Bodyguard: A New Begining' which i produced for director Cheung Chee-keong in Hong Kong & the UK, will be getting a North American release from Lionsgate in September 2010.

The film stars Vincent Sze, Richard ng, Cary Tagawa, Carl ng, Stephanie Langton, Mark Strange, Nathan Lewis, James Ha, and features a cameo appearence by the great Shing Fui-on, who sadly passed away last week. (Shing Fui-on had been a friend for several years and had agreed to do the movie as a favour, and it was as ever a pleasure to work with him. he was a character on and off screen, and will be missed)

I will say that it was a hard shoot at times, we didnt have the biggest budget and its amazing the way that so many people involved went above and beyond the call of duty on the project, while also disappointing to note how a few people who were given an opportunity didnt deliver and ironically enough only hurt themselves with their behaviour. I'm proud of what we did with the film and am not afraid to say it has its faults, but i've seen a hell of a lot of films with far bigger budgets, lengthier production schedules and supposedly more experienced crew that are far less enjoyable.

A big thanks again to all the cast and crew, it was hard work, but a great experience and much more to come.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmSgb9ArEWg

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i was born or quite possibly hatched an increasingly long time ago in a galaxy far far away, Croydon and a more treacherous hive of scum and villainy you'd be hard pressed to find....
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i was born or quite possibly hatched an increasingly long time ago in a galaxy far far away, Croydon and a more treacherous hive of scum and villainy you'd be hard pressed to find.

Despite being a somewhat clueless and naive fellow, I managed to mostly survive several years of very bad haircuts, a complete lack of both common and fashion sense, the UK education system and even a few years of the old 9-5 before a drunken game of monopoly led me to Hong Kong in 1990. And I've pretty much been here ever since, and I think i like it!

I work as a Casting Director for a lot of projects, credits include "Fearless", "Rush Hour 3", "Phoo Action", "Blood Last Vampire", and did some work for Baz Lurhmans upcoming "Australia" starring Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and the great Yuen Wah. Spent a good chunk of 2007 working on "The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" directed by Rob Cohewn, working on the Action unit with the great Vic Armstrong.

Also done a lot of Line Production and Production work for a number of other projects including "The Bodyguard:A New Begining" with Cary Tagawa & Richard Ng, "Underground", "The White Wall", "The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies" amongst other projects.

Also edit Impact magazine www.impactmoviemagazine.co.uk covering the action movie & Tv industry around the world, with an emphasis on Asian Cinema

as well as contributing to a bunch of other magazines, and have done a lot of DVD extras for such companies as Hong Kong Legends, Premier Asia, Dragon Dynasty, Media Blasters and other companies.

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Occupation: Magazine Editor , Film/TV Producer , Casting Director
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