Cannon Films - back in business

[BLUEGRASS]

Cannon Films, the iconic independent film studio of the 1970s and 1980s which essentially continued the careers of the likes of Charles Bronson and Chuck Norris through and after their prime, are back - more than twenty years after shutting their doors.

Responsible for the likes of "Masters of the Universe," "Cyborg," "Breakin'," "Cobra," "Lifeforce," "Invasion U.S.A.," "American Ninja," "Death Wish II," and "Bloodsport," the studio is now back with a new slate of movies is on the horizon.

Formed under the new hand of Richard Albiston, Cannon Films Ltd. was established in 2014 and is moving forward with the ideals of former chairman Menahem Golan about putting the artist first. Today comes word of eight films which mark their inaugral slate - "America Ninja Apprentice," "Return of The Delta Force," "U.S. Sniper," "Allan Quatermain and the Jewel of the East," "Curse," "Zombi: They Live," "Writer's Block" and "The Leopard Hunts at Midnight".

SOURCE: http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/414...ck-in-business

[Lt. Brannigan]

Originally Posted by BLUEGRASS

SOURCE: http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/414...ck-in-business

So basically if any of these get made it will most likely be DTV fodder?

[cinemaphile]

So basically churning out sequels no one asked for to movies that sucked in the first place.

[Lt. Brannigan]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

So basically churning out sequels no one asked for to movies that sucked in the first place.

I'm kinda hopeful that these guys will churn out some fun movies and introduce the next generation of action heroes.

[cinemaphile]

Originally Posted by Lt. Brannigan

I'm kinda hopeful that these guys will churn out some fun movies and introduce the next generation of action heroes.

But they never introduced anyone worthwhile in the past - their films were almost exclusively full of pathetic D-listers and/or old has-beens.

[Wilkix]

I hope this isn't some early April Fools Joke because I am most definitely pumped.

[Lt. Brannigan]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

But they never introduced anyone worthwhile in the past - their films were almost exclusively full of pathetic D-listers and/or old has-beens.

Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Sylvester Stallone, those guys were pretty good I thought.

Obviously we will disagree, but this has potential for action fans.

[KRW1]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

But they never introduced anyone worthwhile in the past - their films were almost exclusively full of pathetic D-listers and/or old has-beens.

Chuck Norris mocks your post

[cinemaphile]

I never understood the appeal of Chuck Norris.
...and even moreso the lame Chuck Norris memes/jokes from the last few years

[spanky87]

Breakin' 3, please. I need it.

[Samus Aran]

It turns out that this new company Cannon Films Ltd. is not in any way, shape or form affiliated with The Cannon Group. So American Ninja Apprentice seems like the type of thing The Asylum would do.

[Lt. Brannigan]

Originally Posted by Samus Aran

It turns out that this new company Cannon Films Ltd. is not in any way, shape or form affiliated with The Cannon Group. So American Ninja Apprentice seems like the type of thing The Asylum would do.

I don't know whether to be relieved or disappointed...