Master Panna Rittikrai, the mastermind behind the action in the Ong Bak/The Protector movies, blesses his only American disciple Marrese Crump during a Songkran Water Ceremony, for prosperity in the new year.
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MARRESE CRUMP STARS OPPOSITE TONY JAA FOR PROTECTOR 2 All star cast continues to grow for this Thai action sequel
Bangkok, Thailand - August 17, 2011 - The collaboration between the prominent American martial artist and legendary action director Panna Rittikrai is much sooner than previously arranged. The Protector sequel, locally titled Tom Yum Goong 2, is to now set the stage for the much anticipated appearance of Crump facing the series' star, Tony Jaa.
Marrese Crump's project "Formless", set to be directed by Rittikrai and already boasts a hard hitting cast, is next in line after the filming of Protector 2. The sequel's cast also includes "Chocolate" star Jija Yanin, Dan Chupong and Kazu Tang, which has everyone expecting this to be the studio's most action packed movie so far.
In the Opening Ceremony to kick off production earlier today, Panna Rittikrai, who reprises his position directing the action, has stated he is very excited to be working with Marrese Crump, Tony Jaa and the rest of the action lineup, while Prachya Pinkaew directs and produces.
Marrese Crump has recently come back from the set of RZA's "The Man With The Iron Fists" in Shanghai China, now in post-production, and is looking forward to Protector 2 with many more projects to follow. More information on him can be found at his website at www.marresecrump.com.
The Blessing at the Opening Ceremony (Left to Right: Kazu Tang, Marrese Crump, Panna Rittikrai, Tony Jaa, Dan Chupong, Jija Yanin)
The All Star Cast of Tom Yum Goong 2 with Panna Rittikrai (Left to Right: Dan Chupong, Jija Yanin, Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai, Marrese Crump, Kazu Tang, Petchtai Wongkamlao)
The Protector 2 cast posing with the film's slate (Left to Right: Tony Jaa, Marrese Crump, Kazu Tang, Dan Chupong. FRONT: Jija Yanin)
Marrese Crump and one of his long time teachers Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, founder of Filipino Combat Systems (FCS), recently dedicated some time out of their schedules for a one on one training session. Anesti Vega was on hand to shoot some footage. Maluco Studios.
From the creators of Ong Bak: Thai Warrior and Tom Yum Goong aka The Protector. Directed By Panna Rittikrai Produced By Prachya Pinkaew Written By Anesti Vega & Marrese Crump Produced By THE RZA (Composer of Kill Bill and Afro Samurai) Music By Kinetic aka Beretta 9 and THE RZA of The Wu Tang Clan Starring Martial Arts Master Marrese Crump Featuring: Pro Wrestling Superstar Dave Bautista Pound For Pound Best Fighter In The World Anderson Silva Renowned Capoeira Mestre Cobra Mansa Filpino Martial Arts Master Ray Dionaldo.
August 1st, 2010 (Bangkok, Thailand) - For everyone looking for more info on the Panna Rittikrai and Prachya Pinkaew (Ong Bak, The Protector) project starring American martial artist Marrese Crump, we have some new developments! The project is officially titled "Formless" and is co-written by Anesti Vega and Marrese Crump. Formless will undoubtedly be shot on location in Thailand with Pinkaew as producer and Rittikrai directing. Details of the story have yet to be released, but it has been stated that the concept stems from Crump's vision to blend great martial arts action with real combative strategies.
In keeping with the philosophy of integration, Crump has traveled around the world to personally seek out the best in every field to come together for this project. Confirmed so far are the likes of Anderson Silva, known as the best MMA fighter in the world, as well as one of the most charismatic pro-wrestling superstars, Dave Bautista. Formless has also attracted the tremendous skill of world renowned masters such as Capoeira mestre Cobra Mansa and Filipino Kali master Ray Dionaldo with many more announced soon. Bases are covered in many aspects of the production process already with Kinetic, mentored by Wu Tang mastermind The RZA, being brought on to add a unique and vibrant feel to the soundtrack.
Formless starts shooting this Winter.
(Panna Rittikrai framing the shot during preliminary choreography with Marrese Crump)
(Panna Rittikrai, Marrese Crump, Oscar Lugo & members of the Ong Bak Stunt Team at Rittikrai's home in Thailand)
We wanted to take the time to share with you pictures and some videos of Marrese Crump's latest trip to Thailand. Marrese, as well as Oscar Lugo, were there training with the Ong Bak Stunt Team as part of an upcoming collaboration with world renowned action coordinator Panna Rittikrai (Ong Bak, The Protector, etc.).
Kofi Kingston was home from the road for a few days and recently got together with Marrese Crump and Oscar Lugo for a Capoeira workout. Photos are courtesy of Anesti Vega of Elamintal.
Montage footage of Marrese Crump in his supporting role of Markus in the movie, Wrong Side of Town, by Lionsgate Entertainment. Footage includes fight scenes with Dave Bautista and Rob Van Dam. Song is Deuces by AchoZen (Rza of Wu Tang Clan, Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Beretta 9/Kinetic of Wu Tang Clan/Killarmy). Edited by Anesti Vega of Elamintal.
