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Does Expendables 3 Include A Gay Action Hero Couple? The Director Says It Does

August 18, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

expendables-3-poster-slideThe Expendables 3 is the type of testosterone-heavy, all-guns-blazing action film that you wouldn’t expect would have much time for a gay couple – except maybe to shoot them for not being manly enough (and I’m not joking, it happened quite a lot in 1970s and 1980s films).

However many were surprised by a scene towards the ends where it’s suggested two of the movies action heroes might be more than just friends. If you don’t want to know who, stop reading now as we’re going into SPOILER ALERT mode.

The scene in question comes towards the end, when Sylvester’s Stallone’s Barney Ross is talking to Trench (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Yin Yang (Jet Li), who’ve shown up to help save the day.

After Ross asks Yin Yang, “So, you’re working for Trench now?”, Yang and Trench lean in closer together, grinning, to which Ross responds, “You guys want to get a room?”

“We don’t need a room!” Trench replies, pulling Yang towards him so the younger man’s head is resting on his chest.

When watching the film, many weren’t sure whether the scene was just a joke, or if it was genuinely saying Jet Li and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s characters were in a relationship together.

However now the film’s director, Patrick Hughes, has stepped forward to say he thinks the characters are indeed involved. When asked by Grantland if he thinks the characters are a couple, he replied, “I believe they are.”

If correct, it would be the first time Schwarzenegger has ever played a gay character.

Indeed he’s had a bit of a mixed record on gay rights, as while he’s been seen a broadly supportive of gay people in private, during his time as Governor he vetoed same-sex marriage bills twice and it was also on his watch that Proposition 8 – which sought to put a gay marriage ban in California’s constitution – was enacted.

However since leaving office he’s conducted at least two same-sex marriages, suggesting that his opposition to gay rights was more political (he was a Republican govenor, after all) than personal.

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ACTORS: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, Sylvester Stallone  DIRECTORS: Patrick Hughes  FILMS: The Expendables 3  

The Expendables 3 Trailer – Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger & co. get explosive once more

June 17, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

expendables-3-bannerThe Expendables are returning for what may be their last adventure (although the female-led spin-off The Expendabelles is still in the works), but they want to go out with a bang, with what may be their best cast yet.

This time around there’s the likes of  Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kellen Lutz, Ronda Roussey, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and Mel Gibson.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In The Expendables 3, Barney (Sylvester Stallone), Christmas (Jason Statham) and the rest of the team come face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables – but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.’

It’ll be in cinemas this summer. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Randy Couture, Kellen Lutz, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson  FILMS: The Expendables 3  

The Expendables 3 Trailer – Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone & Arnold Schwarzenegger amongst the all-star roll call

April 3, 2014 By Tim Isaac 1 Comment


The Expendables are coming back for one last hurrah, and to prove this one may have the best cast yet a roll call trailer has been released.

It means viewers will be well aware this one brings together the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kellen Lutz, Ronda Roussey, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and Mel Gibson.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In The Expendables 3, Barney (Sylvester Stallone), Christmas (Jason Statham) and the rest of the team come face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables – but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.’

It’ll be in cinemas this summer. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Randy Couture, Kellen Lutz, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson  FILMS: The Expendables 3  

Ford, Stallone, Schwazenegger, Statham & Jet Li Amongst 16 New Expendables 3 Characters Posters

April 2, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Expendables-3-character-Poster1The Expendables 3 is coming and to prove that despite losing Bruce Willis this new instalment will still be absolutely chock full of action talent, 16 characters posters from the movie have landed.

They feature returnees Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Randy Couture, young bloods Kellen Lutz, Ronda Roussey, Victor Ortiz, and Glen Powell, and a few added legends such as Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and Mel Gibson.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In The Expendables 3, Barney (Sylvester Stallone), Christmas (Jason Statham) and the rest of the team come face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables – but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.’

It’ll be in cinemas this summer. Click below to see the other posters.

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CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Randy Couture, Kellen Lutz, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson  FILMS: The Expendables 3  

Flying Swords Of Dragon Gate (DVD)

October 30, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Jet Li, Xun Zhou, Kun Chen, Yu Chun Li
Director: Tsui Hark
Running Time: 118 mins
Certificate: 15
Release Date: October 29th 2012

Much of physics is based on the idea that the laws of gravity are constant across the universe and have been that ways since just after the Big Bang. However that would seem to be contradicted by the fact that for decades Wuxia movies have taught us that during the Imperial past, gravity was far less powerful in China, and people were able to leap about like they’ve just arrived on the moon.  And now there’s CGI to make sure the martial art wire-fu masters’ anti-grav antics can make Newton spin ever faster in his grave. [Read more…]

The Beefcake Is Here In 12 The Expendables 2 Character Posters

April 27, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Are you excited about The Expendables 2? If not, Lionsgate is hoping this set of 12 character posters will get you buzzing. The movie stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Yu Nan, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth, Jean Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. It opens August 17th.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The Expendables are back and this time it’s personal… Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren),Toll Road (Randy Couture) and Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) — with newest members Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (Yu Nan) aboard — are reunited when Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Hell-bent on payback, the crew cuts a swath of destruction through opposing forces, wreaking havoc and shutting down an unexpected threat in the nick of time — six pounds of weapons-grade plutonium; enough to change the balance of power in the world. But that’s nothing compared to the justice they serve against the villainous adversary who savagely murdered their brother. That is done the Expendables way…’

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Yu Nan, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth, Jean Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger  DIRECTORS: Simon West  FILMS: The Expendables 2  

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