By Jon Donnis
January is set to be an exciting month for fans of action, thrillers, and cult classics as LEGEND unveils a stellar lineup of eleven channel premieres. With a mix of iconic films, modern blockbusters, and gripping stories, viewers can look forward to a thrilling start to the New Year.
From Roy Ward Baker's LEGEND OF THE SEVEN GOLDEN VAMPIRES to Walter Hill's BULLET TO THE HEAD and the explosive British crime sequel WE STILL STEAL THE OLD WAY, the premieres promise something for every taste.
Fans of mercenary action can enjoy the classic THE WILD GEESE starring screen legends Richard Burton, Roger Moore, and Richard Harris. Meanwhile, sci-fi lovers will appreciate LOOPER, featuring Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt. Other highlights include the intense DEEPWATER HORIZON, the action-packed ESCAPE PLAN with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and crime thrillers like EMPIRE STATE and WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE.
Adding to the excitement, cult TV series T.J. HOOKER, THE A-TEAM, and THE TWILIGHT ZONE continue their popular runs throughout the month.
Here's a full breakdown of what's in store, listed in transmission order:
Friday 3 January @ 23:05 – LEGEND OF THE SEVEN GOLDEN VAMPIRES (1974) Channel Premiere
Professor Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) teams up with seven kung fu-trained siblings to reclaim their village from a vampire horde and their undead army. This unique blend of horror and martial arts is co-directed by Roy Ward Baker and Hong Kong's Chang Cheh.
Professor Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) teams up with seven kung fu-trained siblings to reclaim their village from a vampire horde and their undead army. This unique blend of horror and martial arts is co-directed by Roy Ward Baker and Hong Kong's Chang Cheh.
Saturday 4 January @ 21:00 – BULLET TO THE HEAD (2012) Channel Premiere
Sylvester Stallone stars as Jimmy Bobo, a New Orleans hit man who teams up with Detective Taylor Kwon (Sung Kang) to take down the killers of their partners. Also featuring Christian Slater.
Sylvester Stallone stars as Jimmy Bobo, a New Orleans hit man who teams up with Detective Taylor Kwon (Sung Kang) to take down the killers of their partners. Also featuring Christian Slater.
Thursday 9 January @ 21:00 – THE WILD GEESE (1978) Channel Premiere
Aging mercenaries played by Richard Burton, Roger Moore, and Richard Harris take on one final mission to rescue a deposed African leader.
Aging mercenaries played by Richard Burton, Roger Moore, and Richard Harris take on one final mission to rescue a deposed African leader.
Saturday 11 January @ 21:00 – LOOPER (2012) Channel Premiere
In a future where the mob eliminates targets by sending them into the past, Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is tasked with killing his future self (Bruce Willis), leading to a battle for survival.
In a future where the mob eliminates targets by sending them into the past, Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is tasked with killing his future self (Bruce Willis), leading to a battle for survival.
Thursday 16 January @ 21:00 – DEADLY TARGET (2015) Channel Premiere
After returning home to find his brother murdered, Special Operative James Webster (Michael Jai White) goes on a ruthless mission for vengeance.
After returning home to find his brother murdered, Special Operative James Webster (Michael Jai White) goes on a ruthless mission for vengeance.
Saturday 18 January @ 21:00 – EMPIRE STATE (2013) Channel Premiere
Based on a true story, Dwayne Johnson stars as an NYPD detective investigating the biggest cash heist in US history. Co-stars Liam Hemsworth and Michael Angarano.
Based on a true story, Dwayne Johnson stars as an NYPD detective investigating the biggest cash heist in US history. Co-stars Liam Hemsworth and Michael Angarano.
Sunday 19 January @ 21:00 – DEEPWATER HORIZON (2016) Channel Premiere
This biographical disaster drama, starring Mark Wahlberg, tells the harrowing story of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and the heroes who risked everything.
This biographical disaster drama, starring Mark Wahlberg, tells the harrowing story of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and the heroes who risked everything.
Thursday 23 January @ 21:00 – WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE (1987) Channel Premiere
Rutger Hauer stars as bounty hunter Nick Randall, who is hired by the CIA to capture a dangerous terrorist responsible for a Los Angeles cinema bombing.
Rutger Hauer stars as bounty hunter Nick Randall, who is hired by the CIA to capture a dangerous terrorist responsible for a Los Angeles cinema bombing.
Friday 24 January @ 22:55 – THE HITMAN'S APPRENTICE (2012) Channel Premiere
Young Adam (Jack O'Connell) gets pulled into a dark world of violence and revenge when he agrees to drive his mum's gangster boyfriend Peter for a day. Co-stars Tim Roth.
Young Adam (Jack O'Connell) gets pulled into a dark world of violence and revenge when he agrees to drive his mum's gangster boyfriend Peter for a day. Co-stars Tim Roth.
Saturday 25 January @ 21:00 – ESCAPE PLAN (2013) Channel Premiere
Security expert Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) is imprisoned in a high-tech facility he designed and must escape with the help of fellow inmate Emil (Arnold Schwarzenegger).
Security expert Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) is imprisoned in a high-tech facility he designed and must escape with the help of fellow inmate Emil (Arnold Schwarzenegger).
Thursday 30 January @ 22:55 – WE STILL STEAL THE OLD WAY (2016) Channel Premiere
The Archer Gang returns in this follow-up to We Still Kill the Old Way. Caught mid-heist and thrown into a notorious prison, they face off against their old enemy, Slick Vic Farrow (Billy Murray). Also stars Ian Ogilvy, Lysette Anthony, and Julian Glover.
The Archer Gang returns in this follow-up to We Still Kill the Old Way. Caught mid-heist and thrown into a notorious prison, they face off against their old enemy, Slick Vic Farrow (Billy Murray). Also stars Ian Ogilvy, Lysette Anthony, and Julian Glover.
For action-packed nights and cult TV favourites, LEGEND on Sky 148, Virgin 149, Freeview 41, and Freesat 137 has you covered this January.
