May 03, 2006

Tony Jaa Round-Up

(Posted In Asia Film News Martial Arts )

Ong2.jpgThe always reliable WiseKwai has returned from his brief sojourn away from the wiles of technology with a spattering of news about Tony Jaa.

First, the rumors that Jaa would be sitting in the director's chair himself for the upcoming Ong Bak 2 have been confirmed. Prachya Pinkaew - who is currently directing a children's film - will produce and Panna Rittikrai will also be loitering around the set in some role or another. I'm a little leery of Jaa directing himself but the presence of both Pinkaew and Rittikrai on set - well seasoned directors, both - eases that somewhat.

It has also been confirmed - and this is good news, I think - that Ong Bak 2 is a sequel in name only, the name being attached temporarily to help spur international sales. Sly devils, those Thais. Look for the title to change once it's been picked up around the world.

And third, people wondering what happened to Daab, Jaa's rumored swordplay film, need not worry. Plans are still on, they're just waiting a finished screenplay and a gap in Pinkaew's schedule.

All the details are here.

» Posted by Todd at May 3, 2006 09:54 PM
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Reader Comments

hm ... he can't be a worse director than pinkaew... tom yum goong was bs except for the action part ...

» Posted by aim at May 4, 2006 05:04 AM

I can not wait until Ong-Bak 2 comes to the United States. I am so looking forward to see Tony Jaa in another film, also to see him direct a movie. To the whole Yony Jaa team keep up the great work!

» Posted by DARCY at May 7, 2006 01:05 PM

I can not wait until Ong-Bak 2 comes to the United States. I am so looking forward to see Tony Jaa in another film, also to see him direct a movie. To the whole Yony Jaa team keep up the great work!

» Posted by DARCY at May 7, 2006 01:05 PM

I can't wait until TOM YUM GOONG gets released in the United States - at that point I might actually believe there is a chance we will get to see ONG-BAK 2 here at all.

» Posted by Rhythm-X at May 7, 2006 01:13 PM

To Tony Jaa and his team. Keep up the great work. Hope you become a hollywood star like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li.

» Posted by Arne at May 8, 2006 12:58 AM

I would see Jaa performing for any production companies except for Hollywood. They are all worst in allowing the an action star to be at his own liberty.
Hollywood ruined Jackie and Jet Li's originility. I wish Jaa makes careful consideration.
Good Luck Jaa for your new projects.

» Posted by Venkat at May 8, 2006 12:54 PM

Don't worry guys, He'll do fine..i do so wish everyone could understand thai. Tom yum goong was a wonderful story and great action...sword will be wonderful aswell.

» Posted by Fletcher at May 9, 2006 10:46 PM

Can't believe people are still waiting for Tom Yum Goong to hit theatres! Its already available on legit dvd. Check out the web. Look for it. See it now! Ong Bak 2 will be freaking grrreat!

» Posted by andy at May 10, 2006 11:21 AM

ı love you tony jaa:)

» Posted by Gökhan at December 1, 2006 12:53 PM

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