RZA x Parks & Recreation. NBC has been in the news lately for their whole “Late Night” Conan vs. Leno mess but at least RZA gives some love to the network show “Parks & Recreation” in this promo skit which was in collaboration with website Funny or Die. Maybe if RZA really did take Amy Poehler’s role then the show actually might be funny. Or people might actually watch it. “The Office” you are not. Via: TSS

RZA the artist (see here for RZA the film director) finally released his first official art piece entitled “Victory or Death” on New Years. The painting is limited to 360 prints in total, in two different collections — the Legacy and Monument series and are currently available for pre-order. Prints in the Legacy Series measure 40″ x 30″with a quantity of 300 while the more exclusive Monument Series is limited to 60 and measure 80′ x 60′.

“Victory or Death” is definitely something I need to get my hands on. The piece is RZA’s interpretation of Emanuel Leutze’s iconic painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware, with RZA replacing Washington, and the GZA and ODB as side kicks complete with soldiers in the back throwing up their “W’s”. Kinda tells you what RZA thinks of the other Wu members right now. I’m surprised he doesn’t show them as the Confederates. Can’t we all just get along? Do it for the Wu.

RZA was recently interviewed by The LA Times profiling his new career directing films and not Wu-Tang Clan members in the studio.He is currently prepping his directorial debut in Man With the Iron Fist with producing and directing partner Eli Roth (Hostel).

“RZA is such a creative fountain. The script is great, he’s got characters, jokes. What he does with lyrics, he does with dialogue and he’s done such a great mix: spaghetti western, kung fu, modern fighting infused with hip-hop and multiculture. He has this whole comic book universe figured out. I know he’s going to make a brilliant film,” stated Roth.

What’s even more interesting is that while RZA has been under the tutelage of Roth and Quentin Tarantino, another critically acclaimed director is giving his full support to RZA. John Woo, director of action flicks like Face Off and Wind Talkers has actually given RZA permission to remake Woo’s classic film Bullet in the Head.

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RZA x Repo Men. RZA continues his push into film as he co-stars alongside Jude Law and Forest Whitaker in the sci-fi action thriller Repo Men. Check the Red Band Trailer here which is NSFW but always worth the risk. Just don’t blame us. Blame Ol Dirty Bastard. Repo Men is for the kids. Movie hits theaters April 2, 2010.

RZA x Victory or Death. RZA and King Tech give a little more insight into the oddly mysterious are project entitled Victory or Death. Tech is financially involved in the project and he also runs the host site of the project WhenArtImitatesLife.com.

Seems like more recording artists are turning to their art side these days. You have Pharrell gracing the cover of “Modern Painters” magazine, Swizz Beatz with MJ tributes and now RZA flexing his art skills.

RZA x Victory of Death. RZA will be releasing an art project he has been working on for a very long time this coming New Years 2010. Check the trailer and the website for more detail. No word on exact details of the project although only 360 will be available.

Dayam I wish this was a real movie. Love the freakin’ Wu. Don’t forget to watch Part I. Here’s hoping Part III doesn’t end up with RZA’s head in a box.

RZA x Supreme. RZA has been busy this week on a collaboration with streetwear brand Supreme. In this interview he talks about his recent work, entrepreneurial endeavors and of course the all mighty philosophy of the Wu. Via: Format

RZA x Tao of Wu. RZA is usually content being behind the scenes as producer and now upcoming film director but the past couple of weeks he has changed things up appearing on multiple talk shows while promoting his book “The Tao of Wu.” Here is the latest of him on “The Colbert Report” giving a hilarious mock-interview.

RZA x Tao of Wu. Aside from promoting his new book RZA also goes into more detail about ODB’s legacy. He seems to really be pushing ODB lately…as if he is setting it all up for some big announcement. Via: MWP

RZA x Tao of Wu. RZA released his new book “Tao of Wu” last week and has been hitting the publicity circuit for it. Here is his latest in-store book signing and speech which actually was put on at Barnes & Nobel in New York. Nice to know a major chain store supports the Wu.

RZA x Due Date. While RZA has been preparing for his feature film directing debut with the martial arts flick The Man With the Iron Fist, the Wu-Tang front man has slowly been building up his acting resume in the meantime. Impressed with his small but comedic role in Adam Sandler’s Funny People, RZA has now just been cast in the next Todd Phillips (director of The Hangover & Old School) comedy called Due Date.

He will be starring alongside Jaime Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. in “the story a guy with a mismatched travel companion who races home in hopes of arriving before his wife delivers their first child.” Word is that RZA’s role will be much larger than his previous ones like in American Gangster and Funny People.

RZA has been busy with his own film production gearing to direct the martial arts movie The Man With the Iron Fist. In the meantime, RZA is helping out martial arts star Tony Ja promote his upcoming Ong Bak 2 which will actually hit VOD before it hits theaters on 10/23. Check the intro video by the Wu-Tang ring leader. Via: NahRight

Although the Wu-Tang Clan have had their recent share of bumps with each other, RZA still has held true to his Wu-Tang philosophy which borders on religion. So it’s no surprise that RZA will be releasing his book “The Tao of Wu” which the publisher, Penguin Books, describes as “part chronicle of an extraordinary life and part spiritual and philosophical discourse” and compared as the “Siddhartha for the hip-hop generation —an engaging, seeking book that will enlighten, entertain, and inspire.” The book hits stores October 15, 2009 and will be available nationwide and online. Check the full synopsis after the jump…

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According to the Los Angeles Times “Funny People” generated $23.4 million on its opening weekend landing the number one spot at the box office. The film which features scenes from Hip Hop artist Emienm and RZA stars Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen. Check out a scene from the movie below which features Emienm.