Plot: Russell Hatch an Interpol operative who takes on the role of father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant killed in a routine raid gone wrong.
Review: It’s nothing new for an action star of the past to show up in these lower-budget films. Geezer Teasers have often been a great way for action stars to cash a quick paycheck. But they tend to amount to nothing more than a bit part, while some younger actor does the majority of the action. So I was pleasantly surprised to see Jean-Claude Van Damme not only take center stage but appear in nearly every frame of Darkness of Man. Unlike some of his contemporaries, he’s not taking the easy way out and I respect him for it.
Darkness of Man is structured like a film noir, complete with intense narration from Van Damme. We’re mostly following his character Russell Hatch,...
Review: It’s nothing new for an action star of the past to show up in these lower-budget films. Geezer Teasers have often been a great way for action stars to cash a quick paycheck. But they tend to amount to nothing more than a bit part, while some younger actor does the majority of the action. So I was pleasantly surprised to see Jean-Claude Van Damme not only take center stage but appear in nearly every frame of Darkness of Man. Unlike some of his contemporaries, he’s not taking the easy way out and I respect him for it.
Darkness of Man is structured like a film noir, complete with intense narration from Van Damme. We’re mostly following his character Russell Hatch,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
Social media star brothers Jake and Logan Paul both have big appearances Saturday, in real and choreographed events.
Logan’s been a regular in recent months for WWE, becoming a sensation in the pro wrestling world for both his athleticism and his persona. Now he’s appearing at WWE’s SummerSlam show against fellow sports entertainer Ricochet.
That match is expected to go on first, as Logan Paul said on his “Impaulsive” podcast that he’s requested to open the show. That’s so that he can catch a flight from SummerSlam at Detroit’s Ford Field to see his brother Jake Paul boxing in Dallas.
It’s going to be a tight turnaround — Logan said on his podcast that he’ll be going straight there, in his wrestling gear, on a private jet for a two-and-a-half hour flight. He noted on the podcast that he gets an hour back crossing time zones,...
Logan’s been a regular in recent months for WWE, becoming a sensation in the pro wrestling world for both his athleticism and his persona. Now he’s appearing at WWE’s SummerSlam show against fellow sports entertainer Ricochet.
That match is expected to go on first, as Logan Paul said on his “Impaulsive” podcast that he’s requested to open the show. That’s so that he can catch a flight from SummerSlam at Detroit’s Ford Field to see his brother Jake Paul boxing in Dallas.
It’s going to be a tight turnaround — Logan said on his podcast that he’ll be going straight there, in his wrestling gear, on a private jet for a two-and-a-half hour flight. He noted on the podcast that he gets an hour back crossing time zones,...
- 8/5/2023
- by Mike Roe
- The Wrap
Jcvd gets mean in this exclusive first-look still from neo-noir action film Darkness of Man.
Directed by James Cullen Bressack, the L.A.-set feature — news of which was first unveiled by The Hollywood Reporter at the American Film Market in 2022 — sees the Jean-Claude Van Damme, the Muscles from Brussels, play an out-of-shape (well, for him) Interpol agent alongside a cast that includes Kristanna Loken, Emerson Min, Sticky Fingaz, Spencer Breslin, Andrey Ivchenko, Peter Jae and Nick Diaz.
Production has now wrapped on the film, which was written by Alethea Cho and Bressack from an original story devised by Bressack and Van Damme.
In Darkness of Man Van Damme portrays Russell Hatch, an Interpol operative who witnesses the death of his last informant in a routine raid gone wrong. Years later Hatch takes on a father figure role to the son of the informant, Jayden (Min). Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles,...
Directed by James Cullen Bressack, the L.A.-set feature — news of which was first unveiled by The Hollywood Reporter at the American Film Market in 2022 — sees the Jean-Claude Van Damme, the Muscles from Brussels, play an out-of-shape (well, for him) Interpol agent alongside a cast that includes Kristanna Loken, Emerson Min, Sticky Fingaz, Spencer Breslin, Andrey Ivchenko, Peter Jae and Nick Diaz.
Production has now wrapped on the film, which was written by Alethea Cho and Bressack from an original story devised by Bressack and Van Damme.
In Darkness of Man Van Damme portrays Russell Hatch, an Interpol operative who witnesses the death of his last informant in a routine raid gone wrong. Years later Hatch takes on a father figure role to the son of the informant, Jayden (Min). Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Action films of all types and budgets are coming out left and right. With all the streaming services, direct-to-vod, and smaller theater runs, films that may not even have gotten greenlit at all years ago are making it to our eyeballs fairly easily. With so many titles coming, which ones should everyone look forward to? Here are five action films that are coming out relatively soon that we’re looking forward to.
Darkness of Man (2023)
The new Jean-Claude Van Damme flick just wrapped and should be coming out later this year. It’s being labelled as a neo-noir action thriller. The story follows an Interpol operative played by Jcvd who ends up entangled in a gang turf war when he takes an informant’s son under his wing. Of course, things go from bad to worse, and some Jcvd heroics are needed to save the day. The film comes courtesy...
Darkness of Man (2023)
The new Jean-Claude Van Damme flick just wrapped and should be coming out later this year. It’s being labelled as a neo-noir action thriller. The story follows an Interpol operative played by Jcvd who ends up entangled in a gang turf war when he takes an informant’s son under his wing. Of course, things go from bad to worse, and some Jcvd heroics are needed to save the day. The film comes courtesy...
- 2/12/2023
- by Emilie Black
- JoBlo.com
It's over ... Ufc legend Georges St-Pierre just officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts -- saying, "It takes a lot of discipline, though, to retire on top." The 37-year-old is widely considered one of the greatest Ufc fighters of all time -- some say the best -- racking up a 26-2 record and 3 Ufc titles in his 17-year career in the Octagon. Gsp has signature victories over stars like Nick Diaz, Matt Serra, Matt Hughes,...
- 2/21/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz with the fire takes it outside Warwick nightclub in Hollywood Wednesday night -- saying Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov are "not that good" and he'd crush 'em both. The older Diaz brother was out clubbin' Wednesday night when we asked if he was bitter at the Usada-imposed punishment that kept him out of fighting for years for missing drug tests. "There wasn't nobody to fight anyways for me," Diaz says ... "Ain't nobody out there.
- 9/27/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
3:30Pm Pt -- Diaz released a statement addressing the case ... "I'm grateful this case is finally over, I want to thank my team and my lawyer Ross Goodman for the excellent work. But most importantly, I want to thank the fans who stuck by me throughout this process. I'm happy to put this chapter of my life behind me and I'm looking forward to focusing on my return." Nick Diaz is officially off the...
- 8/30/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nate Diaz says he still hasn't made up his mind about whether he'll fight Dustin Poirier at Ufc 230 in November ... telling TMZ Sports, "Time will tell." The Ufc star was leaving Real Food Daily in L.A. on Tuesday afternoon when we followed up about the comments he made on Friday -- when he threatened to bail on the Ufc event. Nate essentially tells us he'll fight if he feels like it -- "We'll see what happens.
- 8/8/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Sage Northcutt tipped the scale at 170 lbs. on Friday ... but he'll be a helluva lot heavier in the future -- as in, the size of a 206+ lb. heavyweight -- 'cause that's where Super Sage says he'll eventually fight. TMZ Sports talked to the Ufc star before his co-main event fight against Zak Ottow at Saturday's Ufc Fight Night 133 -- a fight in the 170 lb. welterweight division. That's a step up for the 22-year-old -- who's been fightin' at 155 lbs.
- 7/14/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz just went scorched Earth on the Ufc and some its biggest stars -- including Brock Lesnar who Nick rips as a cheater with a "dick chest" tattoo. Diaz began his rant in the middle of the night -- going off on people crowning Daniel Cormier as the "baddest man on the planet." "I’ll fight for any title at Any weight," Nick said on an angry Ig post ... "Ufc wants to make bs...
- 7/13/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc welterweight champ Tyron Woodley says he's already punched his ticket to be a Ufc Hall of Famer ... but when it comes to Nate Diaz, the man from Stockton ain't exactly a lock. Woodley broke it down on "The Hollywood Beatdown" -- explaining why he deserves to join Mma greats like Chuck Liddell, Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock and Ronda Rousey. So, why not Nate Diaz? Tyron says his resume ain't that impressive -- and if...
- 7/6/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz is finally breaking his silence on that domestic violence arrest back in May -- telling TMZ Sports, "I was framed." The Ufc star and his camp had been radio silent about the May 24 incident ever since Nick was arrested for allegedly choking a woman and slamming her to the ground at a Las Vegas home. He was charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation and faces up to 5 years in prison if convicted.
- 7/5/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz isn't letting his domestic violence case get in the way of meeting new women -- the Ufc star was out in Vegas this weekend getting hot and heavy with a new lady ... TMZ Sports has learned. Diaz hit up Xs Nightclub at the Encore Hotel on Saturday night -- where our sources spotted Nick kissing a new mystery lady right in front of everybody!! Unclear if they're dating or if they were just having a fun night.
- 6/4/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc champ Tyron Woodley is All About Snoop Dogg's new foray into Mma -- and now he's breaking down Snoop's fighting video on "The Hollywood Beatdown!" Snoop just started Mma training at Jay Glazer's Unbreakable gym in L.A. -- and Tyron says he'll probably get on the mat and spar Snoop himself at some point! But the question ... which skinny, Mma-training rapper would win in a fight -- Snoop or Wiz Khalifa?...
- 6/1/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
TMZ Sports has obtained Nick Diaz's mug shot from his alleged cocaine fueled attack on a woman in Las Vegas ... and he doesn't look too happy. The mug shot was taken at Clark County Detention Center near Las Vegas after the Ufc star was arrested for felony domestic battery by strangulation -- as well as misdemeanor domestic battery. According to multiple law enforcement sources, the alleged victim told cops Nick had been using cocaine...
- 5/29/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The woman accusing Nick Diaz of domestic violence claims the Ufc star has been using cocaine ... and that's what sent him into a violent rage ... this according to law enforcement sources. Multiple sources connected to the case tell TMZ Sports ... Diaz's accuser claims she's been in an "on-again, off-again sexual relationship" with Nick for years. But it took a turn for the worse in the last few days ... because she claims Nick has been using cocaine.
- 5/25/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz was arrested Thursday night in Las Vegas for domestic violence ... and he'll remain behind bars until at least Saturday morning ... TMZ has confirmed. The Ufc superstar is in custody at the Clark County Detention Center and he's been charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation as well as misdemeanor domestic battery ... according to MMAJunkie, which first reported the arrest. The outlet reports 12 units were dispatched to the scene and the 34-year-old was combative with cops during the arrest.
- 5/25/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Bellator stars Paul Daley and Michael "Venom" Page don't see eye to eye (they freakin' hate each other) ... and are rumored to be fighting in the near future. Page -- 12 and 0 as a pro -- has a fight at Bellator 200 this weekend ... so TMZ Sports asked Daley -- a veteran fighter who's went into battle with guys like Tyron Woodley and Nick Diaz -- to send his rival a message ahead of the fight. "Shit,...
- 5/24/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc superstar Nick Diaz says he was poisoned "with some kind of weird ass drug" before he fought Georges St-Pierre back in 2013 ... telling TMZ Sports there was a diabolical plot against him. Diaz was leaving Catch in L.A. Friday night when we asked about the allegations his brother Nate made about Gsp -- that he was a steroid cheater at Ufc 158, a fought Nick lost in a 5-round unanimous decision. Nate had previously said...
- 5/12/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nate Diaz says Georges St-Pierre was on steroids when he fought Nick Diaz back in 2013 -- and won't accept a fight with the Ufc legend until he admits he was on the sauce. Nate leveled the allegation in a fiery Facebook post ... saying, "Gsp cheated when he fought my brother he was on steroids." Fyi, Gsp defeated Nick by unanimous decision while defending the Ufc welterweight title at Ufc 158. Diaz continued ... "He was overweight and...
- 5/11/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Tyron Woodley told Van Lathan he was proud of the way he handled himself during the TMZ confrontation with Kanye West ... but he needs to be prepared in case they ever have to fight. The Ufc champ had been blowing us up to find out what went down at the TMZ office that day when the cameras weren't rolling ... so we let him ask away on "The Hollywood Beatdown." And that's when he gave Van...
- 5/4/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Hi kids. Do you like violence? If the answer is "Yes," you're probably a fan of NFL-players-turned-Mma fighters -- because Nick Diaz says they tend to have the most entertaining [aka violent] fights. We spotted Nick leaving Warwick nightclub in West Hollywood when we asked how he felt about Greg Hardy's upcoming Ufc debut. "Football players, they actually do the best in Mma," Diaz said. Diaz explained how the sport attracts a lot of wrestlers...
- 5/3/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
And now ... "Street Fighting Stories with Marlon Wayans!" This time, Marlon is telling us all about the time someone picked a fight with Ufc star Nick Diaz -- and it ended with Violence! Marlon was leaving Catch in West Hollywood over the weekend -- where Nick Diaz had also been hanging out -- and it reminded Marlon about the one dumbass who tried to fight the Diaz Brothers in front of him. "I said 'Brah,...
- 4/30/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz just posted a cryptic message on social media strongly hinting he's stepping back inside the Octagon after over 3 Years away from the Ufc. And the timing couldn't be better ... 'cause Nick's eligible to fight in 8 days!! You might've seen the news -- Nate's older bro accepted his retroactive punishment from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency the other day ... a 1-year ban for his "whereabouts failures" from 2016-2017. In other words -- Nick flipped...
- 4/11/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nate Diaz ain't even close to a Ufc comeback -- so says Dana White, who tells TMZ Sports it's clear to him that Nate "doesn't wanna fight." Dana's so sure ... he says it's More likely we see Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather inside the Octagon than a trilogy fight between Conor and Nate!! "We've been hitting him up since the last time he fought [Ufc 202], offering him fights, and he's not interested in fighting," White told us earlier this week.
- 2/24/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Before I write another word about Johny Hendricks, I have a confession to make.
I am biased.
I am an Oklahoma State alumnus, born and raised in beautiful Stillwater, Oklahoma. At the dinner table each night as a young Lucky, we thanked God for Henry Iba, Eddie Sutton, and the entire Smith wrestling dynasty (LeRoy, John, Pat, & Mark) with their 7 national championships and 2 Olympic gold medals. I take great pride in the 34 national champions and 134 individual Ncaa championships of my school and alma mater. And our Johny is part of that bedrock.
When I see a Cowboy wrestler with a freaking spitter on stage at a Ufc presss conference, rocking an epic beard, and his easy going folksy accent, I know that’s my guy. That’s a Good Ole Boy. Now with all of that being said, I can objectively and emphatically state:
Johny Hendricks Is Getting Screwed
Hendricks...
I am biased.
I am an Oklahoma State alumnus, born and raised in beautiful Stillwater, Oklahoma. At the dinner table each night as a young Lucky, we thanked God for Henry Iba, Eddie Sutton, and the entire Smith wrestling dynasty (LeRoy, John, Pat, & Mark) with their 7 national championships and 2 Olympic gold medals. I take great pride in the 34 national champions and 134 individual Ncaa championships of my school and alma mater. And our Johny is part of that bedrock.
When I see a Cowboy wrestler with a freaking spitter on stage at a Ufc presss conference, rocking an epic beard, and his easy going folksy accent, I know that’s my guy. That’s a Good Ole Boy. Now with all of that being said, I can objectively and emphatically state:
Johny Hendricks Is Getting Screwed
Hendricks...
- 12/8/2012
- by Robert Curtis
- Obsessed with Film
The Ufc's Ultimate Fighter (Tuf) reality TV series returned to our screens last Friday night, but arrived with a twist -- as well as the fastest knockout in its history, at just eight seconds. While the show carried the same format and dangled the same prize at the end of it all, the action was, for the first time, live and pretty much uninterrupted and the season will, in time, be far more interactive than ever before, offering fight fans the opportunity to participate and dictate the fates of those inside the house.
A runaway success since its inception in 2005, this latest tweaking should ensure it remains as such, following the odd hit-and-miss season of late. With change comes a period for reflection, however, and now seems as good a time as any to remember and highlight some of the show's very best success stories, if only to provide inspiration...
A runaway success since its inception in 2005, this latest tweaking should ensure it remains as such, following the odd hit-and-miss season of late. With change comes a period for reflection, however, and now seems as good a time as any to remember and highlight some of the show's very best success stories, if only to provide inspiration...
- 3/14/2012
- by Elliot Worsell
- Aol TV.
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