If you, like me, missed the 2008 Jason Statham medieval action flick In the Name of the King (based on the Dungeon Siege video games) then you probably also missed its less “prestigious” 2011 sequel In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds. All of which to say, you probably were not holding out for the rumored threequel In the Name of the King 3: The Last Mission starring Prison Break’s Dominic Purcell, which has finally been released on Blu-ray. Nevertheless, Uwe Boll’s tireless series continues to adapt this medieval video game series.

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Another week, another Monday. So it’s time for the rundown of DVDs and Blu-ray’s hitting stores online and offline this week. It’s another packed week, with plenty of movies waiting to take you money, so let us breakdown the new releases and highlight what you should – and shouldn’t – be buying from today, May 21st 2012.

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In The Name Of The King: Two Worlds

Stars: Dolph Lundgren, Lochlyn Munro, Natassia Malthe | Written by Michael Nachoff | Directed by Uwe Boll

In the Name of the King: Two Worlds stars legendary movie hard-man Dolph Lundgren as Granger, a lethal ex-forces soldier transported back in time to fulfil an ancient prophecy and defeat the threatening forces of darkness, in a mystical age where dragons scorch the skies and the only way to fight is in brutal hand-to-hand combat. But as he fights his way to the truth and to get back home Granger learns that one wrong move could cost him not only his life, but the very future of his world.

Taking over the Uwe Boll directed franchise from his Expendables co-star Jason Statham, Lundgren walks his way through this unwanted sequel to the less-than-stellar original film which was itself based on the Dungeon Siege video game series.

To mark the release of In The Name of the King: Two Worlds on DVD and Blu-ray 21st May, we’ve been given five copies of the movie to give away on DVD. The movie stars Dolph Lundgren and is directed by Uwe Boll.

The greatest battle lies within in this bloody historical epic. From cult director Uwe Boll comes In The Name Of The King: Two Worlds, out to rent and own on DVD and Blu-ray from 21st May.

Action superstar Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables) stars as Granger, a lethal ex-forces soldier transported back in time to fulfil an ancient prophecy in this action-packed sequel to In the Name of the King: a Dungeon Siege Tale.

Summoned to defeat the threatening forces of darkness, Granger finds himself catapulted back to a mystical age where dragons scorch the skies and the only way to fight is in brutal hand-to-hand combat.

Last time we mentioned Tom Six, we were, somewhat bizarrely, upbraided on the Empire forum for never talking about Uwe Boll. Au contraire, nos amis. Eighteen months ago we brought you the amazing news that Dolph Lundgren would be turning out for Boll’s second Dungeon Siege tale In The Name Of The King: Two Worlds, following the 2007 original starring Jason Statham and Ron Perlman. And now, heralding the sequel’s Blu-ray and DVD release (in a stunning lenticular sleeve), we’ve got a couple of clips for you.Given the forest-bound action in both, you might possibly surmise that you were watching two chunks of the same scene. But thrice nay! These events happen about an hour apart. The dragon bit comes after the men-with-swords bit. Dolph does not have a sword, but it’s Ok because he can hit people in the face. brightcove.createExperiences(); “Dolph Lundgren is a cop,...

German director Uwe Boll is being sued for $1 million for "insulting" a producer on In the Name of the King: Two Worlds by misspelling the producer's name in the credits. Rob Van Ronkel filed the case in Los Angeles Superior Court and claims that the misspelling was not an accident. The producer says that he was a big part of the film by convincing Dolph Lundgren to star, but he got into a fight with Boll over his producer's fee. His credit was stripped before the sides worked out a compromise whereby Van Ronkel got an associate producer credit

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DVD or Blu-ray? Redbox or Netflix? Streaming? Whatever your poison, here's the breakdown on all the week's new releases, from Joseph Gordon-Levitt's acclaimed cancer comedy to punching robots and totally 80s ghosts. Moviefone's Pick of the Week "50/50" What's It About? Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as a young man stricken with a bout of rare cancer; the film chronicles his attempted path to recovery and the complex emotional relationships he has with friends, family and lovers. See It Because: "50/50" is a real look at the physical and emotional struggle of fighting cancer; based on writer Will Reiser's own experiences with the disease, the movie is able to articulate the frustration, anger and fear that can come from the ordeal, without turning it into a corny melodrama that doesn't sound like the real conversations people have. Plus, it's not afraid to laugh at the situation, and it does a damn good job at being funny.

To call a Uwe Boll movie bad would belabor a conversation long since over; to call it anything else would make you a dirty, dirty liar. At the very least, Dolph Lundgren's around to make it all a little more agreeable, but nothing will change the fact that In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds is a direct-to-video sequel shepherded by the man commonly referred to as the world's worst living director. Thrill-seekers venture if you must, but everyone else should feel free to judge this book by its cover.

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Uwe Boll's In The Name of the King 2: Two Worlds was recently released on Blu-ray and DVD. Dolph Lundgren, Natassia Malthe, and Lochlyn Munro star in this film about an ex-Special Forces soldier who travels back to medieval times to fulfill an ancient prophecy. In the process, he ends up finding redemption for his own battlefield experiences.

Aside from being a medieval fantasy action film directed by Boll, Two Worlds has nothing to do with the first film. This is an unnecessary sequel to In The Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale. That film starred Jason Statham, Claire Forlani, and Burt Reynolds and is one of Boll's better films (if that is possible).

Two Worlds is bad on so many levels, that it is almost good. If you are familiar with Boll's previous work, you will know exactly what to expect. The bad script, poor choreography,...

Having spent the last year sat in screening rooms and cinemas watching over 200 of 2011′s cinematic offerings, it stands to reason that I’m going to have to sit through a fair share of duds. As I had seen the vast majority of the key Oscar plays before November, I spent the latter part of the year dedicating myself to seeking out the worst, most lowest common denominator fare ripe for a skewering, and with these twenty dreadful pictures, we have what are, in my opinion, the 20 biggest train wrecks of 2011. Note that Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star is still awaiting worldwide DVD release and didn’t get distribution in the U.K., so that’s one that I was forced to avoid, but I’m assured that it’s irredeemably horrible nevertheless. Anyway, on with the list…

20. Shark Night 3D

(David R. Ellis / Tomatometer: 16%)

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There aren't a ton of noteworthy releases to spend your leftover Christmas money and gift cards on this week, but if you're a horror fan there just might be a few titles of interest to you. The biggest release of the week is Final Destination 5, which seems to have appeased fans more than the previous installment in the franchise, along with the found footage lunar landing horror flick Apollo 18. Direct-to-dvd sequel Hostel: Part III also hits stores today, as does the crowd-funded Australian horror film The Tunnel and Uwe Boll's Dungeon Siege sequel In The Name of the King 2: Two Worlds starring Dolph Lundgren. Other options include the Jason Sudeikis comedy A Good Old Fashioned Orgy and Rowan Joffe's crime thriller Brighton Rock, but your best bet probably lies with this week's TV releases: Shameless: The Complete First Season, Archer: Season 2 and The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret...

From horror-mastermind Uwe Boll (House of the Dead, Bloodrayne) comes the adrenaline-fueled next chapter in the epic action / adventure franchise as In The Name Of The King 2: Two Worlds battles on to Blu-ray and DVD December 27 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment… and guess what? Wamg is giving away copies on DVD!

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Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables, Masters of the Universe) stars as Granger, a lethal, ex-Special Forces soldier who finds himself transported back to a mystical age of sorcery, dragons and savage hand-to-hand combat. This modern-day warrior...

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Final Destination 5 I enjoyed this movie for the short time I was in the theater, but I had to look back at my review for any kind of reminder as to how things played out, which is to say it's decent but forgettable. I did enjoy the ending and there were a few fun kills in 3D, which I imagine will look even more silly at home, but then again I hope you aren't considering buying this one as a rental will more than suffice.

 

Apollo 18 I don't believe a single good thing was said about this film, which bounced all around the release calendar before finally settling on a release date earlier this September. Three months later and here it is and I'm sure you could find far better ways to spend your Christmas money.

 

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German-born director Uwe Boll is a throwback of sorts to the pioneers of traveling, self-distributed filmmaking — part storyteller, (perhaps much larger) part huckster. Whatever one thinks of him, he is certainly prolific, cranking out around three movies a year over the last half-decade. Brent Simon recently had a chance to speak with the inimitable Boll about his new film ”In the Name of the King 2,” U.S. presidential politics, his passion project “Bailout,” which 2011 box office hit he can’t believe made so much money, and how his wife doesn’t like his movies. The conversation is excerpted below: ShockYa: ”In the Name of the King 2″ speaks a lot of prophesy and destiny,...

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From notorious director Uwe Boll (House of the Dead, Bloodrayne) comes the adrenaline-fueled next chapter in the epic action/adventure In the Name of the King 2, out on December 27th!

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Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables, Masters of the Universe) stars as Granger, a lethal ex-Special Forces soldier who finds himself transported back to a mystical age of sorcery, dragons, and savage hand-to-hand combat. This modern-day warrior has been summoned to defeat the forces of darkness and fulfill an ancient prophecy. But as he...

Okay, some updates.

It's Tuesday, so keep an eye on Beginning of Line. A new episode of Caprica season 2 goes up today.

There are a couple of things to check out on TV tonight. Patton Oswalt is on Conan at 11 pm on TBS, and on Chelsea Lately, also at 11 on E!

Deck the Halls with Luciana Carro and Hiro Kanagawa premieres at 9 pm on TNT. From the press release:

Holiday cheer turns to holiday fear when a private investigator’s father is kidnapped in TNT’s all-new original movie Deck the Halls, starring Kathy Najimy, Scottie Thompson, Jane Alexander, Larry Miller and David Selby. Based on the book by Mary Higgins Clark and daughter Carol Higgins Clark and the first in their series of holiday mystery novels.

A crackling good mystery with a warm holiday heart, Deck the Halls brings together two of the Higgins Clarks’ most popular characters: cleaning-woman-turned-amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan,...

Director Uwe Boll is no stranger to video games or controversy but remains indefatigable and is back next week with In the Name of the King: Two Worlds, his sequel to the 2006 film he made based on the Dungeon Siege video games. The new film, his twenty-fifth, stars action hero Dolph Lundgren and is a direct-to-video release from Twentieth Century Home Entertainment.

The German –born Boll spoke exclusively with ComicMix to talk about the film and his approach, which ignores his critics, many of whom cite him as the worst director working today. In turn, Boll has challenged them to box, to see who is the better person but our conversation was far from combative.

ComicMix: This is your first sole directorial work. Any reason why?

Uwe Boll: In the past, I was more a producer, such as with Alone in the Dark. Normally I’m the director, producer,...

German director Uwe Boll is like the Roger Corman of video game movies. He churns them out like a factory - and he knows it. But it is hard to hate his movies because the man is just a delight to speak with. We spoke recently about his newest film, In the Name of the King 2, and talked about working with Dolph Lundgren, time travel, budgets and, of course, sex. In the Name of the King 2 doesn't really feel much like a sequel, and it certainly doesn't fit in with the video game. What is the reasoning behind this? We are not really oriented with the video game anymore. The tie-in is with the movie, the first one. It is 50 years later because we know, budget-wise, we cannot compete with the first one. We felt...

Action icon Dolph Lundgren teams with director Uwe Boll for the next chapter in the epic adventure In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds on DVD December 27th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and M&C.s giving away two copies of the DVD! In the film, Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables, Masters of the Universe) stars as Granger, a lethal, ex-Special Forces soldier who finds himself transported back to a mystical age of sorcery, dragons and savage hand-to-hand combat. This modern-day warrior has been summoned to defeat the forces of darkness and fulfill an ancient prophecy. But as he fights his way to the truth, Granger learns that no one can be trusted -- and one wrong...

*a DVD screener of this film was provided by Phase 4 Films.

Director: Uwe Boll.

Writer: Michael Nachoff.

In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds is a sequel to the 2007 film starring Jason Statham. Here, Dolph Lundgren plays the hero, Granger. Other changes include fewer actors overall in this second film, fewer sets and fewer named actors and actresses. From director Uwe Boll, this film is likely targeted to 12 to 15 year old boys, Larpers or Boll fans. Others might find this sword and sandal styled film only lightly entertaining.

The story follows your usual fantasy film with a hero setting things right in a darkened kingdom. A double-talking king, Raven (Lochlyn Munro) sets the "chosen one" (Lundgren) to track down the "old mother" for assassination. The "dark ones" hinder his progress and when he meets the old crone, his eyes are opened to Raven's double-dealing ways. Then, enter...

Dolph Lundgren Stars in the Action-Packed Sequel Arriving on Blu-ray and DVD December 27

From horror-mastermind Uwe Boll (House of the Dead, Bloodrayne) comes the adrenaline-fueled next chapter in the epic action/adventure franchise as In The Name Of The King 2: Two Worlds battles on to Blu-ray and DVD December 27 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables, Masters of the Universe) stars as Granger, a lethal,

ex-Special Forces soldier who finds himself transported back to a mystical age of sorcery, dragons and savage hand-to-hand combat. This modern-day warrior has been summoned to defeat the forces of … More...

Oh, Dolph. We feel for you, big guy.Lundgren takes the lead in Uwe Boll's In The Name Of The King 2, playing a time hopping soldier in the sequel to Boll's big budget fantasy picture. The budget's smaller this time - no doubt part of why this one stars Lundgren instead of Jason Statham - and, well, it's not looking like Boll's finest moment.Due for a Dtv release soon a trailer for this one has turned up in France. Watch - and giggle - below....

Uwe Boll, enfante-terrible of modern cinema, is returning to the realm of video game inspired flicks with In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds, a sequel to In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale which starred Jason Statham. This new movie stars Dolph Lundgren as a time-travelling special forces soldier with supporting performances from Natassia Malthe (Bloodrayne, Lake Placid), Lochlyn Munro (The Benchwarmers, White Chicks), and Aleks Paunovic (This Means War, I Spy).

Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables, Masters of the Universe) stars as Granger, a lethal ex-Special Forces soldier who finds himself transported back to a mystical age of sorcery, dragons, and savage hand-to-hand combat. This modern-day warrior has been summoned to defeat the forces of darkness and fulfill an ancient prophecy. But as he fights his way to the truth, Granger learns no one can be trusted — and one wrong move could cost him...

Just a few days ago we brought you word of when you'll be able to see Uwe Boll's fantasy sequel In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds, starring Dolph Lundgren waging battle with the forces of evil in a non-comical Army of Darkness sort of way. Now we have a brief trailer bringing us our first look at this unlikely sequel. One thing is certain: A lot of people are going to run around the woods sword fighting.

In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds (or as it is being called in France, King Rising 2) will arrive on Us DVD and Blu-ray December 27th, a belated Christmas present from our friends at 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables, Masters of the Universe) stars as Granger, a lethal ex-Special Forces soldier who finds himself transported back to a mystical age of sorcery, dragons,...

Good news for Uwe Boll and Dolph Lundgren fans: It turns out we don't have to wait until 2012 to see In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds after all! The adrenaline-fueled next chapter in the epic action/adventure franchise battles onto Blu-ray and DVD on December 27th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Synopsis:

Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables, Masters of the Universe) stars as Granger, a lethal ex-Special Forces soldier who finds himself transported back to a mystical age of sorcery, dragons, and savage hand-to-hand combat. This modern-day warrior has been summoned to defeat the forces of darkness and fulfill an ancient prophecy. But as he fights his way to the truth, Granger learns no one can be trusted -- and one wrong move could cost him not only his life but the future of his world.

With supporting performances from Natassia Malthe (Bloodrayne, Lake Placid), Lochlyn Munro (The Benchwarmers,...

Six film crew members were injured Tuesday in a propane explosion near the British Columbian set of director Uwe Boll’s In the Name of the King: Dungeon Siege 2. Minor burns and one broken leg were reported, says a spokesperson for the Ridge Meadows Royal Canadian Mounted Police. A leaky propane container was to blame for the accident that occurred just after noon, and there will be no criminal investigation. Dungeon Siege 2, which stars Dolph Lundgren, is shooting near Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park, approximately 45 miles northeast of Vancouver.

Maple Ridge, BC (X17online) - Six cast members have suffered broken bones and burns on the set of Dolph Lundgren's new thriller In The Name of The King: Dungeon Siege 2 currently filming in southern British Columbia. The crew members suffered several injuries including a broken leg and minor burns after a propane tank exploded just after 1pm. According to the Maple Ridge fire department, "Victims received varying degree of burns, but none of the injuries are felt to be life threatening." The investigation continues surrounding the initial propane tank explosion.

According to the Rcmp, six people were injured after a propane explosion on the film set of the video game adaptation, "Dungeon Siege 2" near Maple Ridge, outside of Vancouver, BC.

Emergency crews arrived at Golden Ears Provincial Park, where the movie is being filmed, with BC Ambulance taking injured cast and crew to hospital with varying degrees of burns. One person had a broken leg, which may have happened as the person ran from the explosion, police said. Apparently crew members were filling up fuel canisters at a propane truck when there was a small explosion, after a supply hose became disconnected and a nearby heater ignited the gas.

"In the Name of The King: Dungeon Siege 2" is directed by Uwe "I Hate Film Critics" Boll, starring Dolph Lundgren ("The Punisher").

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Much maligned director and pugilist Uwe Boll recently announced he will be making a sequel to his 2007 epic In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale which starred Jason Statham and Burt Reynolds. The new movie, currently titled Dungeon Siege 2, will star Expendables co-star Dolph "I must break you" Lundgren who will play a "a cop or like a fighting coordinator" who fights ninjas and goes through time and.... Here's how Boll described the movie to Bloginity in a recent interview.

It's like contemporary, right now big city, and we have Dolph Lundgren basically being a cop or like a fighting coordinator ... and one night he gets attacked by ninjas in his house and fell with the ninjas into a vortex back in time.

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