The Expendables 2 Cast In Cartoon Form :)

MY VIEW :- Is cute the wrong term to use??????

Expendables 2 Interview with Jason and Jean Claude Van Damme courtesy of Film Review

Click this link for another interview re The Expendables 2 with Jason http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otLMSqqCWwA - here is an interview I found via Film Review…………

Interview with Jason Statham and Jean Claude Van Damme.

They’re back. Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Gunner Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) and Toll Road (Randy Couture), join forces again in The Expendables 2, when CIA operative Mr Church (Bruce Willis) enlists them to take on a seemingly easy job. They are assisted by new members, Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (Yu Nan), with extra help from Booker (Chuck Norris) and Trench (Arnold Schwarzenegger).

But the simple task soon turns deadly, due to their latest nemesis, Jean Vilain (Jean-Claude Van Damme).

I spoke with Jason Statham and Jean-Claude Van Damme about their new blockbuster at the press day for the movie.

Does it up your game when you work with a cast list like this?

Poster featuring Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) ©2012 Liongate

Jason: Yeah, it takes you back. You see all those people right next to you about to shoot a scene together.

Normally, you are used to sitting in the cinema and watching them on the big screen. It’s slightly different. (he laughs)

These are cinema’s biggest action heroes of all time. That is as good a line up as you could ever get.

We have to tip out hats to the chaps who coined the phrase ‘action hero.’ That phrase only appeared because of Sly, Arnold and Bruce.

How did you become involved with The Expendables 2?

Jean Vilain (Jean-Claude Van Damme) ©2012 Liongate

Jean-Claude: Sly called me about the film. I said, ‘Can I play the bad guy? I know how to do action, and if I give you myself as the bad guy, I think it will have more of an impact with the audience.’

He loved the idea. It was a good decision, I think.

Is it fun to play the villain after all your good guy roles?

Jean-Claude: It’s fun, but it’s also fun to be in The Expendables as a good guy, because then I could do The Expendables 3, Expendables 4. But I made the decision to go the bad guy way. But I’d like to come back as a twin.

As you get older, is it harder to do the action sequences?

Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) and Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) ©2012 Liongate

Jason: What we do is a contact sport. It’s inevitable that you’re going to get an injuty, whether you’re twenty years old or forty years old. If you’re doing it correctly and you’re giving it your most, there’s going to be injuries that come.

The thing is, this group  the lads lead by example. They don’t sit on the chair and have some stunt double do it. I have a massive respect for those chaps, because I’m seeing it firsthand.

Jean-Claude, you have a wonderful fight scene with Sly at the end of the movie. How long did that take to shoot?

Poster featuring  Jean Vilain (Jean-Claude Van Damme) ©2012 Liongate

Jean-Claude: Not long, because Sly knows the camera very well, and I know my moves and I’ve seen almost all his movies, so I know what he can do.

Sly told me to go and design the fight. When he said that to me, there was joy in my body.

Then he brought in his stunt coordinator, who was a cool guy, and he added his own spice, and that’s how the final fight became what it was.

I was like a kid with his idol. I wanted the fight to look great. He made me look good.

Jason, you and Sly have a great rapport on-screen. Is that relationship the same off-screen too?

Jason: Yeah, we’re good friends. The chemistry is either there or it’s not. I don’t think you can work on that, you can’t practice how to create chemistry, it’s just one of those things.

If you’ve got that sense of humor, that banter, it comes easy.

What was it like for you seeing all these action stars together?

Poster featuring Trench (Arnold Schwarzenegger) ©2012 Liongate

Jean-Claude: It was amazing. I saw Sly in Rockyand Rambo. I saw Arnold in Conan, I saw Bruce Willis in Die Hard. All these stars made it before me, so they were big heroes of mine. They were my role models.

After Bloodsport I was dreaming to have just one of those guys in my movie, or for me to be in their movie.

Suddenly, years later, I’m the villain and they are all running after me, when I was running after them, buying a ticket in the theatre, (to see their films).

The Expendables 2 Promotion – London, UK 13.8.12 – Even Our Olympic Rings Get In On The Act!!!

PHOTOS: The Expendables Invade London For Sequel

Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren

After London hosted the world’s greatest athletes for a two week Olympic extravaganza of sport, today it hosted the world’s greatest action stars as they got together to celebrate the upcoming release of ‘The Expendables 2′.

There were Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren, a collection of action heroes from across the globe to rival any assembled.

‘The Avengers 2′ returns to the travails of Barney Ross (Stallone) and his comrades, a motley bunch of mercenaries who nonetheless are some of the toughest men on the planet, as well as those present in London also starring are Bruce Willis, Liam Hemsworth and action legend Chuck Norris.

Jason Statham and Lundgren looked to be having fun with guns, as they joined a collection of soldiers in wielding a pair of assault weapons.

Stallone looked happy that the movie had come to fruition after troubles involving the death of a stuntman, and his own personal tragedy, the death of his son Sage. As for Schwarzenegger, he sported the grin that took him to two terms as Governor of California.

PHOTOS: ‘The Expendables 2′ Photocall

MY VIEW:- Looking extremely good Jason. Team GB enjoyed your company last night as well it would seem going off all the athlete’s I follow on twitter and the photos, my pet hate is when lady fans from certain parts of the world call you ‘Statham’  thats a butch, man thing surely!!! – Jason sounds so much nicer!!!!

Paris Premiere Photos – ‘The Expendables 2′ Just Jared

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, &  Jason Statham: ‘The Expendables 2′ Paris Premiere! 9.8.12.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Jason Statham attend the premiere of their film The Expendables 2 at the Grand Rex Cinema on Thursday (August 9) in Paris, France.

The action stars were joined by their co-stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren.

While some outlets have reported thatSly would be skipping out on his promotional duties for the film following the death of his son Sage, it is clear that he is back to work!

Sylvester just took a vacation with his family aboard a yacht in Cannes.

20+ pictures inside of Sylvester Stallone and the cast of The Expendables 2…

 MY VIEW :- Jason looking even nicer tonight, what will he look like in London on Monday????? Woohoo!!!! Haven’t been able to find pictures of him alone from last night though, perhaps the press only took them as a group or in two’s? Must say Sly did very well at such a difficult time – best wishes to him and his family.

The Expendables 2 photocall article – Daily Mail Website 9.8.12.

Still got it! An agile Jean Claude Van Damme shows off his six pack as he joins Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren at Expendables 2 photocall

He may have entered his fifties now but that’s not having an effect on movie hardman Jean-Claude Van Damme.

The action man, 51, went out of his way today to show that he’s still got it as he flaunted his six pack and showed off his moves in front of waiting photographers.

He was at a photocall for The Expendables 2 in Madrid, Spain along with his castmates Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren.

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Still got it! Jean-Claude Van Damme shows he’s still got his six pack at the age of 51 as he turns up to a photocall for The Expendables 2 in Madrid

They’re back! Van Damme was joined by his hardman co-stars Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren to promote the latest movie

And ensuring he wasn’t overshadowed he made quite the impact as he fooled around to please onlookers.

Van Damme first of all lifted up his shirt to reveal his honed stomach as he flexed his arm muscles while grinning at the cameras.

The Timecop star was obviously in a cheeky and jovial mood as he also high kicked the air several times for maximum impact.

Showing off: Jean-Claude played up to the cameras as he flexed his muscles ready for the film’s release later this month

Still athletic! He went out of his way to show his agility as he fooled around for waiting photographers

Taking it seriously: Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren looked dapper as they joined their excitable co-star

All smiles: The men joked around at the screening ahead of its release across Europe

And he pretended to get embroiled in a slapping fight with his wife Gladys Portugues, who happily pretended to hit his face for one image.

The actor also did some shameless self promotion as he later changed into a black T-shirt emblazoned with his website logo and the words: ‘JCVD-Online.com.’

Wearing spectacles he punched the air and merrily hugged Statham, who seemed happy and relaxed at the screening at the city’s Ritz Hotel.

Photocall: Jean-Claude’s wife Gladys pretended to slap him for the cameras as they posed together

Mind you don’t split your trousers! He flung his leg up in the air as he showed off his flexibility despite his dapper outfit

He wore a grey suit jacket with jeans and shoes, while he put sunglasses on his face to ensure he looked as cool as could be.

Swedish star Dolph also looked dapper at the event in a full suit, shirt and tie.

He giggled and adjusted his jacket as Jean-Claude joked about his height in comparison to the other two hefty men.

Missing from the promotional trail was actor Sylvester Stallone, who is currently continuing to mourn the death of his 36-year-old son Sage, who passed away last month.

Feeling short? He even poked fun of himself as he made light of his height compared to his hefty co-stars, who towered over him

Strike a pose: He calmed down for a second to cuddle his wife before heading inside to watch the film

Stallone was left devastated when Sage, his son with ex-wife Sasha Czack, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on July 13.

His body was found near bottles of pills scattered all over his room, the L.A. County Coroner reported, but toxicology results aren’t expected until late August.

Stallone released an emotional statement at the time, talking about his ‘agonising’ loss.

High kick: Jean-Claude Van Damme shows no signs of slowing down just yet if these pictures are anything to go by

Joining in: Dolph and Jason looked bemused at their friend’s antics, although co-star Sylvester Stallone was missing from promotional duties while he continues to mourn his son

He said: ‘When a parent loses a child there is no greater pain… This agonizing loss will be felt for the rest of our lives.

‘Sage was our first child and the centre of our universe and I am humbly begging for all to have my son’s memory in full left in peace.’

The new Expendables movie is due to be released in the UK on 17 August.

Hitting screens: The next film in the franchise, The Expendables 2, is due to hit cinema screens in the UK on 17 August

The Expendables 2 Premiere’s In Madrid, Spain 8.8.12. Article Via Ace Showbiz + Fan Clip :)

Action Veterans Ooze Masculinity at ‘Expendables 2′ Madrid Premiere

August 09, 2012 04:37:58 GMT

Jason Statham, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren are all on hand to promote the actioner in Spain, but Sylvester Stallone skips the event following the death of his son Sage.

Before being premiered in the United States, “The Expendables 2” threw its special screening in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday, August 8. Taking place at Callao Cinema, the red carpet event was attended by such action veterans as Jason Statham, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren.

Statham looked very sleek in a two-piece gray suit that he paired with a matching tie and aviator shades, while Lundgren looked dapper in a tieless collared shirt under his formal tux. On the other hand, Van Damme oozed masculinity in a casual white shirt and matching pants that he paired with a gray blazer.

At one point, Van Damme was spotted taking off his blazer and showing off his martial art skill in front of the photographers. He was also photographed on the red carpet acting as if his wife Gladys Portugues has beaten him off.

The promotional event was unfortunately not attended by the film’s leading man Sylvester Stallone, who was still grieving over the death of his son Sage Stallone. Commenting on his co-star’s absence, Lundgren told reporters, “Something like that is so severe. You can’t really do anything. I sent him a handwritten note. I contributed to a charity for his kid.”

“He knows we’re thinking about him,” Lundgren continued. “He knows us. He knows our prayers go out to him. But what are you going to do? I have two kids. And all you can do is hug your kids and go thank God it didn’t happen to you.”

To open in the U.S. on August 17, the sequel to 2010′s “The Expendables” also stars the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews, Randy Couture and Liam Hemsworth. The star-studded movie is helmed by Simon West with Stallone co-writing the script.

MY VIEW: Have to say you’re looking mighty dishy Mr Statham in that suit!!!!! How dare anyone ever say he won’t pose for photograph’s with fans, he does it ALL THE TIME!!!! A fan has also posted to you tube, a clip taken on his mobile phone last night, you can actually see Jason leaning over to sign the mobile’s phone cover, then the poor fan forgets he is recording and so half of the clip is of the fan’s arm – good few seconds of footage though! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy-RVDFYhuk