Yearly Archives: 2012

The Resistance DVD (Xenon)

RELEASE DATE: February 12, 2013 Xenon presents the DVD for The Resistance, a new martial arts movie from director Li Zhang (Last Kung Fu Monk). The year is 1937. Japan begins their invasion of China by murdering over 300,000 people in the capital of Nanjing. At the same time, a masked killer decides to strike back and kill many Japanese soldiers. Watch the trailer.

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Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 11/13/12

This is one heck of an eclectic week, that sees a couple of high-profile Asian film releases, the Blu-ray edition of “Lawrence of Arabia,” numerous Blu-ray Triple Features, and more. If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it! Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 11/13/12: ASIAN CINEMA Painted Skin: The Resurrection (Blu-ray/DVD) – … Continue reading

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My Sassy Girl: Director’s Cut DVD (Asian Media Rights)

RELEASE DATE: February 19, 2013 Asian Media Rights presents the DVD for My Sassy Girl: Director’s Cut. A chance meeting with a drunk girl (Ji-hyun Jun) on the train puts Gyun-woo (Tae-hyun Cha) in a masochistic relationship he never wanted. After all these years, this beloved Korean comedy is finally available (officially) in America. Watch the trailer. Read our reviews.

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Red Tears DVD (Xenon)

RELEASE DATE: February 26, 2013 Xenon presents the DVD for Takanori Tsujimoto’s Japanese splatter flick Red Tears (aka Monster Killer). While investigating a bizarre serial murder case, Tetsuo meets a mysterious woman, Sayoko. They feel a powerful attraction, but… well, just check out the trailer.

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Chow Yun Fat leads ‘The Assassins’ to Blu-ray and DVD on January 8th, 2013

Cityonfire.com has received the following press release from Well Go USA: Martial Arts Superstar Chow Yun-Fat Returns THE ASSASSINS Yifei Liu and Hiroshi Tamaki Also Star in Director Linshan Zhao’s Historical Drama Debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital January 8th Bonus Materials Include a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Details: Legendary action hero Chow Yun-Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Dragonball: Evolution) tackles his most demanding role yet in Director Linshan Zhao’s action-adventure film THE ASSASSINS, debuting … Continue reading

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Bullet Explosion DVD (Asian Media Rights)

RELEASE DATE: February 19, 2013 Asian Media Rights presents the DVD for Atsushi Yamamura’s Bullet Explosion. Get ready for some hard-hitting Yakuza action – at the mercy of their violent lifestyles, two brothers are determined to make a name for themselves in the Japanese gangster society. Starring Hitoshi Ozawa and Kazuyoshi Ozawa.

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Chanbara Beauty: The Movie – Vortex DVD (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: February 12, 2013 Tokyo Shock presents the DVD for Chanbara Beauty: The Movie – Vortex, which is the sequel to Chanbara Beauty (aka Onechanbara). If you’re in the mood for another wave of zombies, swordplay action and a samurai babe wearing a sexy bikini, then this one’s for you. Check out the trailer.

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China Heavyweight DVD (Zeitgeist Films)

RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2013 Zeitgeist Films presents the DVD for China Heavyweight. Award-winning filmmaker Yung Chang (Up the Yangtze) returns to China for another riveting documentary. In China Heavyweight, Chang follows the charismatic Qi Moxiang, a former boxing star and state coach who recruits young fighting talent from the impoverished farms and villages across Sichuan province. Watch the trailer.

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Man with the Iron Fists, The (2012) Review

"The Man With the Iron Fists" Theatrical Poster

Director: RZA Cast: Russell Crowe, Cung Le, Lucy Liu, Byron Mann, RZA, Rick Yune, David Bautista, Jamie Chung, Daniel Wu, Gordon Liu, Chen Kuan-tai, Eli Roth, Pam Grier, Jon T. Benn, Terence Yin, MC Jin (Jin Au-Yeung), Andrew Ng Running Time: 96 min. By Laser Beahm If your 11-year-old son, nephew, grandchild, or alter-ego were to write and star in their own version of a Kung-Fu film, “The Man With … Continue reading

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Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 11/6/12

Autumn is upon us as we move into November. If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it! Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 11/6/12: ASIAN CINEMA Rashomon (Blu-ray/DVD) – Japanese director Akira Kurosawa gained international recognition with this 1950 samurai-era mystery, faithfully presented in hi-def by the Criterion Collection Eleven Samurai (DVD) – … Continue reading

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Alex Proyas wants to release a director’s cut of ‘The Crow’

According to the latest issue of BLR, Alex Proyas was in the process of releasing a definitive director’s cut of The Crow, but due to studio politics, his plans fell through. This is what Proyas told BLR: “There’s a pretty good director’s cut of The Crow and I’d love to do it one day, but last time we tried to put something together, negotiations with the studio fell apart because they were … Continue reading

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The Wild Geese Blu-ray & DVD (Severin Films)

RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 Severin Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1978’s The Wild Geese. Richard Burton, Roger Moore and Richard Harris star as a team of mercenaries hired for one final mission. This new edition features a full HD remaster, “making of” documentaries, commentary by Roger Moore, charity premiere newsreel, radio spots, stills gallery and theatrical trailers. Watch the trailer.

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Outlaw Brothers (1990) Review

"Outlaw Brothers" American DVD Cover

Director: Frankie Chan Fan Kei Cast: Frankie Chan, Yukari Oshima, Max Mok Siu Chung, Michael Miu, Sharon Kwok, Sheila Chan Suk Lan, Michiko Nishiwaki, Jeff Falcon, Mark Houghton Running Time: 97 min. By HKFanatic “Outlaw Brothers” belongs to that most cherished of genres: the late 80’s/early 90’s Hong Kong martial arts movie. Released in 1990, this film directed by, and starring, frequent Jackie Chan collaborator Frankie Chan ticks all the … Continue reading

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Will Category III flick ‘Triad’ bring back the good old days of Hong Kong gangsters?

Online now is a trailer for Triad, a new Chinese movie that takes an in-depth look at the Hong Kong Triad. As of late, Chinese moviemakers have shied away from exploring modern organized crime in China and Hong Kong so as to not run afoul of censorship. Perhaps it won’t come as a surprise, then, that Triad is set in pre-1997 handover Hong Kong. The story follows a college-educated young man … Continue reading

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Roger Avary enters ‘Castle Wolfenstein’

Panorama Media and Samuel Hadida announced today the production of Castle Wolfenstein. The action-adventure film, inspired by the iconic game franchise, is written and will be directed by Academy Award® winner Roger Avary. Hadida will produce through his Davis Films Productions, and global sales will be handled by Panorama’s Marc Butan and Kimberly Fox. Talks with U.S. distributors are underway. The story follows a young US Army Captain and a … Continue reading

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