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Magnolia Takes U.S. Rights to Ong Bak 2

Source:Magnolia Pictures

February 10, 2009

The Wagner/Cuban Companies' Magnolia Pictures announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to the Thai martial arts epic Ong Bak 2. The highly anticipated sequel to Ong Bak: The Thai Warrior, the sequel is directed by star Tony Jaa, and delivers even more impressive martial arts wizardry that its predecessor. The film was originally released in Thailand in December of 2008, and will be released theatrically by Magnet (Magnolia's genre label) later this year.

"When we first saw the original 'Ong Bak,' after picking our jaws off the floor, we knew we wanted to be in the Tony Jaa business. It put us on the map as a home for the best in genre fare, and helped make our genre label Magnet possible," said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. "We're beyond thrilled to be able to carry the franchise forward and continue our relationship with Tony, Sahamongkol, and the entire creative team involved."

"We are exceptionally happy with the deal with Magnolia," said Gilbert Lim, Executive Vice President of Sahamongkol Film International. "They did a wonderful job with the release of the original 'Ong Bak,' and it feels great to be back in business again with 'Ong Bak 2.' I am certain that the movie is in great hands."

Ong Bak 3 is currently in production, and is slated for a December 2009 opening in Thailand.

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COMMENTS (28)

Posted by:

February 10, 2009

Bring on more Tony Jaa, I love his movies.

Posted by:

slomolive

February 10, 2009

Well, who cares ? Ong bak was a good movie but that's it.

Posted by:

Keath

February 10, 2009

"Ong bak was a good movie but that's it."

What does that mean, slomolive? Ong bak was a good movie but the second won't be? Is that what you're saying?

Posted by:

TonyJaaaa

February 10, 2009

What do you mean who cares? Now WE GET TO SEE ONG BAK 2 YOU ****ING TARD! YAAA AWSOME NEWS!

Posted by:

cedrick

February 10, 2009

I don't what know one say I'm a big fan of tony jaa I have the first ong bak movie on dvd and waiting for the second and third to be release on dvd so I can buy this so don't let them stop you just keep them coming tony jaa

Posted by:

cedrick

February 10, 2009

I don't care what know one say I'm a big fan of tony jaa I have the first ong bak movie on dvd and waiting for the second and third to be release on dvd so I can buy this so don't let them stop you just keep them coming tony jaa

Posted by:

Alpa Chino

February 10, 2009

Tony Jaa is the MAN!!!!!!!!!
Ong Bak and the Protector are great. I saw the trailer to Ong Bak 2, and it doesnt look like a continuation from the first movie, I think its a prequal.
BTW: Tony Jaa has young female proteje, she is only 16 and she is just as insane as Tony. Go to traileraddict and search "Chocolate"
Those Thai people are insane!!!!!

Posted by:

gneah3

February 10, 2009

Alpa Chino,
i totally just got Chocolate i need to watch it.

cant wait for the ong bak trilogy.

Posted by:

Manny77

February 10, 2009

Chocolate is coming to select theater on March. 28 and it will be available on DVD on April. Can wait for Ong Bak 2 the 1st one was great, the 2nd should be even better, Tony Jaa is the Man.

Posted by:

Ramcky BamBoa

February 10, 2009

You have to be a hater to not enjoy at least the action in the first movie. I'll be there for this one. Bring REAL martial arts movies back to theaters! Not this fake stuff with actors learing crap during production of the film. Ala FOX action movies.