Yearly Archives: 2012

I Wish DVD (Magnolia)

RELEASE DATE: November 6, 2012 Magnolia presents the DVD for I Wish. 12-year-old Koichi separated from his brother Ryunosuke due to his parents’ divorce begins to believe that the new bullet train service will create a miracle when the first trains pass each other at top speed and enlists a group of friends on an improbable mission. From acclaimed director Hirokazu Koreeda (Nobody Knows). Watch the trailer.

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Death Promise DVD (Apprehensive Films)

RELEASE DATE: October 23, 2012 Apprehensive Films presents 1977’s Death Promise on DVD. When Bonet’s father is murdered by typical street scum, the catalyst is set. It turns out the landlord had Bonet’s father snubbed out in order to demolish one of his slum houses. Bonet is now out for street justice. Limited edition and hand numbered to just 500 units! Starring Charles Bonet, Speedy Leacock and Bill Louie (Bruce vs. … Continue reading

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Late Autumn DVD (CJ Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: December 18, 2012 CJ Entertainment presents the DVD for Late Autumn, an english-language co-production between South Korea, Hong Kong, China and the United States. A woman imprisoned after killing her husband is allowed her release. On her way to Seattle, a man gets on the same bus. When the two meet again in Seattle, they feel an attachment to each other. Starring Lust, Caution’s Tang Wei and and Spin … Continue reading

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Red Trousers: The Life of Hong Kong Stuntmen (2004) Review

"Red Trousers: The Life of Hong Kong Stuntmen" DVD Cover

Director: Robin Shou Writer: Robin Shou Cast: Beatrice Chia, Keith Cooke, Hakim Alston, Craig Reid, Sammo Hung, Mike Leeder, Lau Kar-leung, Wong Chi Man, Leung Chi Ming, Monique Marie Ozimkowshi, Jude Poyer, Ng Wing Sum, Ridley Tsui Running Time: 93 min. By Ningen This review is based on a special screening of Red Trousers: The Life of Hong Kong Stuntmen, where Robin Shou is the guest of honor. Before the screening … Continue reading

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Big Tits Zombie DVD (Funimation)

RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2012 Funimation presents the DVD for Big Tits Zombie. Adapted from the manga Kyonyu Dragon by Rei Mikamoto and directed by Japanese cult satirist Takao Nakano (Sexual Parasite: Killer Pussy), Big Tits Zombie stars many known Japanese adult stars, most notably Sora Aoi. Check out the trailer.

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‘Bedevilled’ will have its revenge on Blu-ray and DVD this October 9th

Cityonfire.com has received the following press release from Well Go USA: “One of the toughest and most powerful films from Korea. A must-see film for anyone brave enough.” – BeyondHollywood.com “Chul-soo Yang’s directorial debut is a stellar first feature.” – TwitchFilm BEDEVILLED The Award-Winning, International Hit Revenge Horror Film Debuts on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital October 9th Yeong-hie Seo (The Chaser) and Seong-won Ji (Harmony) star in Director Chul-soo Jang chilling first … Continue reading

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Unleashed by the creator of ‘Conan,’ ‘Solomon Kane’ cuts a bloody path to theaters

For years now, Solomon Kane has been one of those movies whispered about by the diehard film community but completely unknown to the general public. An adaptation of the character created by Robert E. Howard of Conan fame, the film stars James Purefoy (Ironclad, John Carter) as the titular hero who renounces a life of war and killing, only to discover that he might just be England’s last defense against … Continue reading

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Vietnamese director Victor Vu promises a ‘Scandal’

A trailer is online for the latest film from Vietnamese director Victor Vu, titled Scandal. There are no English subtitles, unfortunately, but it’s a striking trailer nonetheless. The film appears to take place in the high-stakes world of fashion and celebritydom. A young movie starlet finds herself in danger when a psychotic figure from her past reappears, which leads her to consult with witches trained in the occult. Or maybe … Continue reading

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Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 8/28/12

This Tuesday is jam-packed with releases, headlined by Dante Lam’s big-budget Hong Kong action flick “The Viral Factor.” But it doesn’t stop there, so let’s get started. Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 8/28/12: ASIAN CINEMA The Viral Factor (Blu-ray/DVD) – Dante Lam’s globe-trotting 2012 action blockbuster starring Nicholas Tse and Jay Chou comes to home formats, courtesy of Well Go USA Zebraman (DVD) – … Continue reading

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Nightfall (2012) Review

Nightfall Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Director: Roy Chow Cast: Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Simon Yam Tat Wah, Janice Man Wing San, Kay Tse On Kei, Michael Wong Man Tak, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Ken Lo, Mike Leeder Running Time: 107 min. By HKFanatic “Nightfall” opens in a prison shower with actor Nick Cheung engaging in a brutal brawl – a sort of slow motion’d, abstractly-directed take on “Eastern Promise’s” infamous fight scene. The violent scuffle … Continue reading

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Hirokin: The Last Samurai DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: November 16, 2012 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Alejo Mo-Sun’s Hirokin: The Last Samurai. Hirokin (Wes Bentley), a reluctant hero marked by a dark past, must fulfill his destiny when forced to choose between avenging the murder of his family or fighting for the freedom of a people long abused. I don’t know about you guys, but this is some Albert Pyun-type sh*t. Check out the trailer. Check back for … Continue reading

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Eleven Samurai DVD (Animeigo)

RELEASE DATE: November 6, 2012 Animeigo presents the DVD for Eleven Samurai. Eiichi Kudo, the director of the original The Thirteen Assassins, closes his chapter of the Samurai Revolution trilogy with Eleven Samurai. The plot is very similar to the previous films in the trilogy (The Thirteen Assassins and The Great Duel), which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

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The star of ‘Tekken’ is out for some ‘Bangkok Revenge’

John Foo, the stuntman/martial artist turned actor from Tony Jaa’s Tom Yum Goong (AKA The Protector) and the live-action Tekken movie, is back to headline his own feature film. This picture arrives from French director Jean-Marc Minéo but most of the dialogue appears to be in English. You can catch the trailer here. It looks as though Bangkok Renaissance will offer enough fight scenes to satisfy us martial arts buffs, but … Continue reading

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Watch out for the ‘Boulevard Warriors’ – watch the extended trailer!

Rene Carson and Hand Media presents a new martial arts documentary titled Boulevard Warriors (aka Home Made Kung Fu). Through a series of interviews, movie clips and historical documents, this documentary tracks a history that evolved from a combination of natural ability, the desire for change, societal exclusion, and basic human instinct. The search for power, hope, identity, haphazard entertainment, reflective heroes and respect, triggered a confluence of events that … Continue reading

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Disney considers refueling ‘The Rocketeer’ for a reboot

Long before director Joe Johnston delivered pulp-y, World War II-era thrills with last year’s Captain America: The First Avenger, he explored much the same territory with his 1991 film The Rocketeer. That movie wasn’t exactly a hit for Disney but it has since developed a cult following thanks to Blu-ray, DVD, and, well, the internet. The story was based on the comic book by Dave Stevens and followed actor Bill Campbell … Continue reading

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