TWELVE PREMIERE
Stars from the UFC, Mixed Martial Arts, Thai Boxing, Boxing and Fighting world prepare for the exclusive Manchester Premiere of 12 (Twelve), the highly anticipated British action film to rival the best from Hollywood and Hong Kong.
On Thursday 17 June, The Odeon Printworks in Manchester will host an unmissable Red Carpet Charity Premiere of the British independent action movie, 12 (Twelve), as well as bringing together some of the most impressive fighting stars from the North of England. The Premiere will be attended by director, Chee Keong Cheung (Bodyguard: A New Beginning) and star, Mark Strange (Batman Begins, The Medallion), alongside cast members from the film. Celebrities from right across the fighting world will also attend to welcome and support the film during its Premiere night. This will include Mixed Martial Arts icons and stars from the UFC roster, as well as world champions from the Thai boxing world, plus professional boxers, wrestlers, athletes, fight trainers and promoters making this a unique and highly impressive night of high-impact screen action all taking place in Manchester. Many of the UK’s most sought-after fighting stars have originated from the North and this prestigious event aims to draw together this impressive pool of talent for an unforgettable night in support of charity. The proceeds from this exclusive VIP evening will be donated to ‘Help For Heroes’ (www.helpforheroes.org.uk) and ‘The Christie’ (www.christies.org).
In the tradition of classic martial arts movies from the golden age of action cinema, 12 follows the story of twelve fighters, brought together to compete in an illegal underground tournament for the prize of £500,000. The fighters come from a variety of backgrounds, each hand-picked for a gruelling no-holds barred competition, intended to push each fighter to their physical and psychological limits. Each fighter has their own reasons for competing and each give everything they have to take the prize… but there can be only one winner!
From critically acclaimed director, Chee Keong Cheung, 12 is a no-holds-barred British action film that’s been taking the world by storm. The film features a cast of home-grown Martial Arts Champions and action stars, including Mark Strange, 3 times World Kickboxing Champion Nathan Lewis (Fight School, Kick Ass) and Joey Ansah (The Bourne Ultimatum). Co-starring Danny John-Jules (Blade 2, Red Dwarf), the film’s heart-stopping action sequences are delivered in full force by renowned fight choreographer, David Forman (Clash of the Titans, Batman Begins). 12 sets a new standard for physical action cinema and is a must-see for genre fans everywhere!
With distribution all over the world, recent appearances at a number of high-profile events including Seni 2010 and The Bodypower Show at the NEC, and with fans already pre-ordering the DVD for its highly anticipated UK release, 12 (Twelve) has been the subject of much discussion throughout the film and Martial Arts community. 12 (Twelve) is a title unlike any other and places British filmmaking on the map of a genre previously dominated by Hollywood and Hong Kong. The film marks a new turn in the action genre and comes straight from this exciting, up-and-coming filmmaking team.
For the Red Carpet Premiere, a dynamic series of live Martial Arts demonstrations in The Pumpyard area of the Printworks will kick off the proceedings before the movie delivers its unique brand of no-holds-barred fight action to a diverse audience of British fighters and stars. Following the film, the director and cast will be invited to the stage for a special Q&A session before ticket holders make their way to the Hard Rock Café for the special after party and charity auction. This will be a spectacular night to remember.
Details as follows:
Date: Thursday 17 June
Time: 7pm
Venue: ODEON Manchester, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS
For invitations, enquiries, press information and interview requests, please contact John Miller on 07984 491 940 or john@action-extreme.com
The Twelve (12) Premiere supports:
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry out of a desire to help wounded members of the Armed Forces coming back from Afghanistan and Iraq. The charity supports the wounded by focusing on raising funds for the most needed areas both directly and through its support of other service charities.
The Christie
The Christie charity raises money to help pay for ground-breaking research, new buildings, the very latest medical equipment, as well as all those extra special services such as counselling and complementary therapies that help patients feel more comfortable and comforted.
