Take Flight

If you are not already excited about yesterday’s theatrical release of B13 – Ultimatum we have a new video for you that is sure to pump you up. This video is a behind the scenes look at the film with none other than David Belle himself! In addition to a personal perspective from David on the film (and on Parkour), this video also has some incredible behind the scenes footage of David that is not displayed in any other of our behind the scenes featurettes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfx0YHcTuzQ

All the excitement over B13 – Ultimatum got us thinking about the first Banlieue 13 released in 2004. We went through our archives and quickly realized that we only had one of the two main chase scenes in the film in our MisterParkour.com library! So, without any further ado, here is the highly underrated and underappreciated second chase scene from Banlieue 13 featuring David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli. This sequence, although relatively simpler than the most famous sequence of the film (seen here), is as good as, if not better in some ways than, its predecessor. Although the talent and magnitude of the performance of the scene can only be fully appreciated upon multiple viewings in slow motion, David displays a raw athleticism in his jumps and movements that make this scene breathtaking and inspiring. Featuring some classic moves from Cyril as well, this scene was a fantastic way to bring Banlieue 13 to its cinematic climax.

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With less than a month before the highly anticipated February 18^th release of B13 – Ultimatum, another official movie preview has been released! A whole 40 seconds longer than the first B13 Ultimatum trailer, this one practically puts its counterpart to shame as it is packed with way more excitement and jaw dropping moments than the first. If you have any doubts about the action level of this film or the physical performances of David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli wait until about 1:08 in the trailer. Then strap in and hold onto your seat. B13 – Ultimatum is going to be one wild ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaqb0N7LlYw

The behind the scenes look at Banlieue 13 – Ultimatum concludes with this look at the last day of filming. In addition a SWAT team like assault with a hummer assisted brake in, this featurette also includes some of the most exciting clips from previous episodes; clips that are also sure to encompass the most exhilarating and breathtaking moments of the film. If you missed any of the action make sure to go thorough the archives of MisterParkour.com to check it all out. In addition to that you only have to wait for a little over a month for the cinematic release of the movie scheduled for February 18^th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrQHa-_1ycoa

The drama continues and the intensity increases as we get inevitably closer to the release of the highly anticipated sequel B13 – Ultimatum. In episode 18 David is yet again being chased. No Parkour this time though, just a foot race between David and men from DISS in a hungry SUV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClbMKC3wXQE

David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli team up in episode 17 for some hand to hand combat preparation and fighting sequences. Including some fantastic glimpses of Parkour navigating by David and Cyril, this featurette is definitely one of the most entertaining behind the scenes looks at B13 – Ultimatum thus far!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTxsNlkXy5o

The date is finally set! February 18, 2009 will be the official release date of B13 – Ultimatum. As the sequel to the David Belle starring Banlieue 13, B13 – Ultimatum is already the most anticipated Parkour featuring film in history. Included below is the film’s first released trailer, and if it reveals anything about the movie it clearly exhibits the fact that this sequel is going to be full of even more thrilling action than its predecessor. With building leveling explosions, breathtaking choreography, eye popping acrobatics, nail biting chase scenes, and of course David Belle, B13 – Ultimatum is sure to be one of the most exciting films of year. We think it will be deserving of much more prestigious accolades but only time will tell in that regard. For now we hope that this teaser and our previously featured behind the scenes episodes will be enough to tide you over for the two arduous months until its European release.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_s0sq53j3M

The behind the scenes look at B13 – Ultimatum continues on MisterParkour.com with episode #14 of the series. In this episode Cyril continues the fight from featurette 13, but now he has moved downstairs to confront the drug packagers. Unfortunately, in addition to packaging drugs they are also good fighters. Go figure :\

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_bvwAJAa8s

The action continues with another behind the scenes glimpse of the upcoming film B13 – Ultimatum due for release in February of 2009 and starring David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli. This 13^th featurette continues this series’ tradition of unveiling exciting action sequences in the film for anticipatory audiences. Cyril is back in the club and this time he is dodging bullets and swords in order to stay alive. The large white guys make the end of this episode vaguely reminiscent of a scene in the original Banlieue 13. This time, though, Cyril doesn’t rely on cinder blocks to take his man out. An expensive painting should do just fine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkHW4JX6Jdw

In this featurette the crew returns to Paris to the Galliera museum to shoot one of the final sequences in the film.

To view all of the behind the scenes episodes of the upcoming film B13 – Ultimatum, and to see exclusive photos from the film featuring David Belle, you can visit the movie’s official website at http://blog.b13ultimatum-lefilm.com.

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