AWOL (aka Lionheart) [DVD]

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Van Damme Collection: Bloodsport // Timecop (Warner Bros. Double Feature) (film) (in English, French, and Japanese). Warner Home Video. 19 May 2009. ISBN 1-4198-8152-3. 8 83929 06918 7. Van Damme worked for director John McTiernan for the film Predator (1987) as an early (eventually abandoned) version of the titular alien, before being removed and replaced by Kevin Peter Hall. [36] As the first choice to play the titular Predator character, with the intent that he would use his martial arts skills to make the alien an agile, ninja-like hunter, but after few days shot, he left the film. It was reported that Van Damme constantly complained about the monster suit being too hot and causing him to pass out; he allegedly also voiced reservations about only appearing on camera in the suit. Additionally, it became apparent that a more physically imposing actor was needed to make the creature appear threatening against the team of soldiers. The role eventually went to Kevin Peter Hall. [37] After Predator was a success, Van Damme said that he appreciated the movie and that he had no regrets about missing that role.

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Corcoran, John; Farkas, Emil (1988). Martial Arts: Traditions, History, People. New York City: Gallery Books. pp. 60, 265. ISBN 978-0-8317-5805-9. (Wako) Van Damme was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star, but lost to Ronald McDonald in Mac and Me. [12] In the 1984 action film Missing in Action starring Norris, which was also released by Cannon Films, Van Damme is credited in the stunt team crew. [28] That same year he also had a role in the comedy short film Monaco Forever. [29] [30] Why is he famous?". AskMen.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2010 . Retrieved 15 June 2010. Lionheart". Entertainment Weekly. 1991-01-18. Archived from the original on 2009-12-21 . Retrieved 2010-12-01.

Sieczkowski, Cavan (14 August 2012). "Jean-Claude Van Damme Admits To Affair With Kylie Minogue". HuffPost. Archive". Golden Raspberry Awards. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016 . Retrieved October 11, 2014. In 1990 Van Damme starred in Death Warrant, the first script credit for David S. Goyer. Also that year he starred in Lionheart. [47] Lionheart was directed by Sheldon Lettich who had co-written Bloodsport, and said the film was "the first movie to demonstrate that Van Damme was more than just a flash-in-the-pan "Karate Guy" who would never rise above simplistic low-budget karate movies." [48] It also featured rear nudity from Van Damme which Lettich says "became a very memorable moment for the ladies in the audience, and for the gay guys as well. Showing off his butt (clothed or unclothed) almost became a signature trademark of his after that." [48] Jean-Claude Van Damme's breakthrough was this low budget live-action inspiration for Mortal Kombat - blisteringly basic but also remarkably effective. Fellows, Simon (24 April 2007). Until Death. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. ISBN 1-4248-4357-X. 0 43396 17699 7.

Bona, J.J. (25 April 2016). " 'Falcon Rising' producer to remake Van Damme's 'Lionheart' ". cityonfire.com . Retrieved 31 December 2022. White, James (22 June 2011). "Jean-Claude Van Damme Finds Six Bullets." Empire (film magazine). Retrieved 3 April 2014. Brian Thompson, a good friend of Lettich's, was immediately hired as the main antagonist's right-hand man. [3] Ashley Johnson, who plays Lyon's young niece, made her acting debut in this film. She was noticed when she accompanied family friends to an audition for the film while on a holiday trip to Los Angeles. [2] Filming [ edit ] Jean-Claude Van Damme plans to open wildlife reserve with whiskey profits". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 22 October 2023. Home Alone' Fends Off Yet Another 'Intruder': Box Office: Vietnam War film opens to mediocre business as comedy remains on top for 10th week. After four weeks of release, 'Godfather Part III' drops to 12th". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2013-04-04 . Retrieved 2012-06-04.