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[Web Series] Meet The Cast Of “Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2″

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 14, 2013 @ 8:12am
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A second season of the hit live-action web series “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” is now in the post-production phase in Los Angeles and will debut worldwide in Q2 2013 exclusively on Machinima, the number one entertainment network on YouTube. Based on the best-selling “Mortal Kombat” videogame franchise, Kevin Tancharoen returns to direct and co-write “Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2″ alongside writers Josh Baizer and Marshall Johnson (“Dead Loss”). Tancharoen took to Instagram where he shared a slew of behind-the-scenes imagery.

“The first season of “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” was one of the most-viewed web series of 2011 with more than 60 million views to date on Machinima. In the second season the saga continues as Liu Kang and Ermac join the ranks of fighters introduced in the first season of the web series including Kenshi, Kung Lao, Kuai Lang, Stryker, Kitana, Mileena, Johnny Cage, Scorpion and Sub Zero. This new season will uncover the rivalries and histories of these fierce warriors as Raiden and his recruits clash against the dark forces of Outworld. The epic battle for Earthrealm has finally begun!”

“Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2″ features stars from television and film – many of whom have real-world martial arts experience. The cast includes Harry Shum, Jr. (“Glee”) as the warlord adviser “Kuai Liang,” Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”) as martial arts film actor “Johnny Cage,” Brian Tee (“The Wolverine”) as Shaolin Monk “Liu Kang,” Mark Dacascos (“Cradle 2 the Grave “) as “Kung Lao” – a close friend of “Liu Kang,” Ian Anthony Dale (“Hawaii Five-O”) returns as the resurrected ninja “Scorpion,” and reprising his role he made famous in the “Mortal Kombat” theatrical release – Cary Tagawa as the powerful, arrogant sorcerer “Shang Tsung.” READ MORE

“Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2″ Officially Announced For 2013!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 03, 2012 @ 6:59am
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A second season of the hit live-action web series “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” is currently in production in Los Angeles and will debut worldwide in Q2 2013 exclusively on Machinima, the number one entertainment network on YouTube. Based on the best-selling “Mortal Kombat” videogame franchise, Kevin Tancharoen returns to direct and co-write “Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2″ alongside writers Josh Baizer and Marshall Johnson (“Dead Loss”).

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[Web Series] “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” Sequel To Tell Origin Stories

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 14, 2012 @ 2:24pm
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It was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con this past July that writer/director Kevin Tancharoen would return for a second season of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series. “I can break the silence and tell you guys what it’s going to be about. It’s going to be about the actual Mortal Kombat tournament this time,” said Tancharoen.

Bloody Disgusting has just learned exclusively that the new series will tell the origins of various characters from Bi Han to Kuai Liang. While we’ll learn of the backgrounds of the various cast of characters, we’ll also see them find them fighting for the right to control the Earthrealm. Shooting begins November 28 in Los Angeles.

Season One of the 9-episode series from Tancharoen (“Mortal Kombat: Rebirth”) expands the mythos of the popular Mortal Kombat video game franchise and currently has garnered millions of hits on YouTube.

“Mortal Kombat: Legacy” takes place before the events of the original game and tells the background stories of several characters from the franchise, culminating in their reasons for participating in the upcoming tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, on which the first game was based. The episodes in the anthology are non-linear with minimal continuity, and each devoted to the story of a specific character or characters.-Wiki READ MORE

More Fatalities: A Second Season Of ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’ Greenlit!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 16, 2012 @ 12:32pm
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While we sit and wonder if Warner Bros. is just taking forever, or if the lawsuit is holding up any progression on the long-gestured remake, writer/director Kevin Tancharoen revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con that a second season of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy webseries is officially on the way.

“I can break the silence and tell you guys what it’s going to be about. It’s going to be about the actual Mortal Kombat tournament this time,” says Tancharoen.

Watch: ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’ Ep. 6: Raiden!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 17, 2011 @ 2:39pm
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Machinima has now posted the sixth episode of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” web series entitled “Raiden”.

Based on the iconic gaming franchise, Jeri Ryan, (“Star Trek: Voyager”) will reprise her role as the headstrong “Lieutenant Sonya Blade” from the unofficial fan short. She is joined by Michael Jai White (Spawn, Kill Bill, The Dark Knight) as “Major Jackson `Jax’ Briggs” and Darren Shahlavi (300) as the sly and cunning “Kano.”

Kevin Tancharoen who directed and produced the popular, unofficial “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth” fan short that garnered over 10 million views worldwide, is bringing the same immersive directing style to this live-action digital new media series. Fans will be able to delve deep into the history of the warriors they know and love including “Sub-Zero” and “Scorpion.”

You’ll find further episodes inside.

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Posted by David Harley on May 03, 2011 @ 2:06pm
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The latest episode of Mortal Kombat: Legacy has gone live, featuring a whole slew of new characters – Kitana, Mileena, Shao Kahn, Queen Sindel AND Baraka – and our first look at director Kevin Tancharoen’s interpretation of Edenia. The episode is set outside of the “real world” entirely, and has quite a few animation sequences (most likely because of budget constraints). Despite looking extremely cheap (more so than past episodes), I think the epic scope they’re setting up is really admirable (and fun!).

Tancharoen who directed and produced the popular, unofficial “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth” fan short that garnered over 10 million views worldwide, is bringing the same immersive directing style to this live-action digital new media series. Fans will be able to delve deep into the history of the warriors they know and love including “Sub-Zero” and “Scorpion.”

Catch up with episodes one through three inside.

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Posted by David Harley on April 25, 2011 @ 8:15pm
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Update: Watch it below!

At MIDNIGHT 12AM PST Machinima will premiere the third episode of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” web series. Director Kevin Tancharoen confirmed via his twitter account today that tonight’s episode will introduce Johnny Cage, and series co-creator Ed Boon will cameo.

Based on the iconic gaming franchise, Jeri Ryan, (“Star Trek: Voyager”) will reprise her role as the headstrong “Lieutenant Sonya Blade” from the unofficial fan short. She is joined by Michael Jai White (Spawn, Kill Bill, The Dark Knight) as “Major Jackson `Jax’ Briggs” and Darren Shahlavi (300) as the sly and cunning “Kano.”

Catch up with episodes one and two inside.

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Video Interview: ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’ Director Kevin Tancharoen!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 15, 2011 @ 5:38pm
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Earlier this week we were all treated to the debut webisode of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Mortal Kombat: Legacy”, which has been receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike.

Bloody Disgusting’s Chris Eggertsen hopped on camera with director Kevin Tancharoen and co-creator Ed Boon to talk about the franchise revival and how it accidentally came to be! You’ll find both videos inside, along with the premiere episode.

Based on the iconic gaming franchise, Jeri Ryan, (“Star Trek: Voyager”) will reprise her role as the headstrong “Lieutenant Sonya Blade” from the unofficial fan short. She is joined by Michael Jai White (Spawn, Kill Bill, The Dark Knight) as “Major Jackson ‘Jax’ Briggs” and Darren Shahlavi (300) as the sly and cunning “Kano.”

INTERVIEW: ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’s Aleks Paunovic and Tahmoh Penikett

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Posted by THEoDEAD on April 12, 2011 @ 6:40pm
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Hot off the heels of last night’s premiere of the first episode of the Kevin Tancharoen (Interview) helmed “MORTAL KOMBAT LEGACY” web-series, today we have a very rare treat as guest contributors Kind Of Epic Films recently got the chance to sit down and talk with actors Aleks Paunovic (“SHOA KHAN”) and Tahmoh Penikett (“STRYKER”). Below you can check out the full video interview and see what the actors have to say about working with director Kevin Tancharoen, bringing their characters to life, and re-imagining a classic.

“MORTAL KOMBAT LEGACY” Episode One Is Available (For Free) NOW! READ MORE

INTERVIEW: ‘Mortal Kombat Legacy’ Director Kevin Tancharoen

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on April 12, 2011 @ 6:23pm
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Director Kevin Tancharoen has bloody thumbs. Its clear from the amount of time and effort he has poured into his latest creation Mortal Kombat: Legacy. This is a labor of love sewn from an encyclopedic knowledge of finishing moves. But don’t worry about his getting bogged down in details or following the well treaded horror of another poor video game adaptation. Tancharoen sees the important thing in a translation hammering down the feel and key plot points of a video game and then exploring them in a clean cinematic narrative.

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 08, 2011 @ 10:00pm
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Premiering online April 12, below you’ll find your first look at Sub-Zero in Warner Bros. Pictures’ web series “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” (first clip).

Directed by Kevin Tancharoen (“Fame”), and starring Jeri Ryan (“Star Trek: Voyager”) as “Sonya Blade,” Michael Jai White (“The Dark Knight”) as “Major Jackson `Jax’ Briggs” and Darren Shahlavi (“300″) as “Kano,” this series will take gamers deep into the history of the warriors they know and love.

Written by Kevin Tancharoen, Aaron Helbing and Todd Helbing, “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” is an anthology of nine live action shorts, and brings to life the motivation behind each character’s participation in the Mortal Kombat tournament. Each episode will provide never-before-revealed insights into characters featured in the upcoming videogame as well as the game’s universe.