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• Evans Gets Bitten By Acting Bug in Death Warrior

  Published on: December 4, 2009

  

  Written by Paul Delos Santos
  Rashad Evans made his acting debut in the movie “Death Warrior.” He admits that he was bitten by the acting bug, but he doesn’t see himself quitting fighting anytime soon.

  Rashad Evans learned a little something about how difficult it is to be an actor when he was filming the movie “Death Warrior.”

  The former UFC light heavyweight champion learned that throwing fake punches can just be as difficult as throwing a real punch.”

  “I didn’t think (acting) would be hard,” Evans admitted.

  The movie was Evans’ acting debut, and he said that he has been bitten by the acting bug. He has already signed on to do another project with the executive producer, writer and actor in the film, Hector Echavarria.

  Evans is just one of many mixed martial artist featured prominently in the Lionsgate film, which was released on DVD on Dec. 1. The others involved: Evans’ teammates Georges St. Pierre and Keith Jardine, and Evans’ rival coach from “The Ultimate Fighter” Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

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• MMA video contest winner is heading for ‘Beatdown’ in Texas

  Published on: December 4, 2009

  By Blaine Jeffery
  MovieSet.com
  
  Congratulations to Kevin Mattson, Winner of ‘MMA Movie Star’ Video Contest!
  
  Kevin’s performance working the heavy bag while upside down in gravity boots won this tattooed (and cut) Grandpa the role in MMA-powered action film Beatdown.
  
  He’ll join the Beatdown production in Austin, Texas on Dec. 11th for a climactic fight scene with other cast members including Michael Bisping (MMA), Bobby Lashley (WWE), Danny Trejo (Planet Terror, Fanboys, The Expendables), Rudy Youngblood (Apocalypto) and Eric Balfour (Spread, Horsemen).
  
  Check out some of the great talent who entered! in this montage video.

  In Beatdown 21-year-old Brandon has a problem: the mob wants him to pick up his dead brother’s substantial tab, and he’s stuck in a dead-end town. His only option is to literally fight his way out of this predicament. Making friends and enemies along the way, he starts to realize that what he’s really fighting for is the opportunity to bring fulfillment to his life and the ones he loves.

  Read the full article here.

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• MMA Movie Star Video Contest - Submit your movies, win a role & a trip

  Published on: October 22, 2009

  

  Ohhh Movie fans - have we got a contest for you! With a massive prize of a trip to an undisclosed set locations and a role in a feature film. To enter, submit a video of yourself pulling off your best MMA skills for a chance to win MovieSet and Death Warrior's 'MMA Movie Star' Video Contest! Tell your friends, impress the judges & pack your bags.
  
  FIGHT FOR THE ROLE OF A LIFETIME!

  Think you're tough enough to share the screen with professional MMA fighters? Prove it on video and you could be on your way to the set of an upcoming action film distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

  Director Daniel Zirilli is looking for the next MMA star to bring energy and excitement to an upcoming film. Capture Daniel's attention by showing us WHY YOU SHOULD BE AN MMA MOVIE STAR. Reenact a scene from a movie, show us your best moves, or talk smack to an opponent. Be sure to follow the full Rules and Regulations for your chance to win. And, remember, this is show business, not professional fighting…don’t hurt yourself!

  An all-star panel of filmmakers and fighters will judge the 10 finalists chosen by the online community. The winning entry will exceed our expectations in the areas of creativity, talent and originality… So ask yourself, "Do I have what it takes to be an MMA movie star?!"

  Contest Requirements: - Video must be between :30 and 2:00 - No nudity, swearing, real violence or blood - No background music, logos, or 3rd party video - All identifiable people must sign a release - Open only to residents of USA and Canada

  Prizes: WIN A ROLE IN A FILM!
  Estimated value: $2500.00
  • Walk-on role in Daniel Zirilli's next MMA feature film!
  • DVD of Death Warrior movie from Lionsgate Home Entertainment
  • Air-travel to Set Location from any major airport in US or Canada
  • Two nights hotel plus transportation to and from airport
  • Clip of your on-set experience featured on MovieSet.com
  EACH OF OUR TOP TEN FINALISTS WILL RECEIVE A DVD COPY OF DEATH WARRIOR AND AN OFFICIAL TAPOUT DEATH WARRIOR T-SHIRT

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