Author Archives: JJ Bona

The Scott Adkins/Randy Couture vehicle ‘Distant Shore’ is cancelled before cameras roll

THR reports that Scott Adkins (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning) and UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture (The Expendables) are set to star in Distant Shore, an action thriller from veteran indie producers Joseph and Jack Nasser. The Nasser Brothers have previously produced a string of straight-to-video action movies, including Tactical Force (Steve Austin, Michael Jai White) and Dawn Rider (Christian Slater). Distant Shore is being described as Phillip Noyce’s … Continue reading

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Ninja the Mission Force: The Complete Second Season | DVD (Dark Maze Studios)

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2013 Dark Maze Studios presents the DVD for Ninja the Mission Force: The Complete Second Season. This new series pays homage to the wacky ninja films of director Godfrey Ho. Bonus features include: 2 commentary tracks for all 10 episodes (creators Ed Glaser and Meagan Rachelle; actors Ed Glaser, Allison Pregler and Brad Jones), “The Outlaw Script,” and a bonus movie: Godfrey Ho’s Ninja The Protector. Check … Continue reading

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Blood of the Samurai | DVD (Cinema Epoch)

RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 Cinema Epoch presents the DVD for Blood of the Samurai. When a group of friends find a load of stolen samurai swords, a dark force suddenly overtakes them and transforms them into expert samurai fighters! This ultra-low budget martial arts movie took home the 2001 Best Film Award at the Hawaii International Film Festival. Watch the trailer.

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Double Feature: Fire Dragon & Fantasy Mission Force | Blu-ray & DVD (Origin Releasing)

RELEASE DATE: TBA Origin Releasing presents Fire Dragon & Fantasy Mission Force on Blu-ray & DVD. This 1982 oddity is directed by Chu Yen Ping (Island of Fire) and stars Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin and Wang Yu (read our reviews). Not sure if this would qualify as a “double feature,” since they’re the same movie (Fire Dragon is the Japanese version of Fantasy Mission Force, which features alternate footage). Pre-order with caution. … Continue reading

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The Life of Oharu | Blu-ray & DVD (Citerion Collection)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2013 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1952’s The Life of Oharu, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi (Sansho the Bailiff). This tale of a 17th century samurai’s daughter looks better than ever with its high-definition digital film restoration. Also included are a pack of extras, including Mizoguchi’s Art and the Demimonde, an illustrated audio essay featuring Andrew; plus much more!

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Lord of the Flies | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)

RELEASE DATE: July 16, 2013 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1963’s Lord of the Flies, directed by Peter Brook (King Lear). Before Battle Royale and The Hunger Games… shipwrecked on an island, the castaway boys eventually revert to savagery despite the few rational kids’ attempts to prevent that. Featuring a newly restored 4K digital film transfer and endless extra features.

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Release trailer for the Collector’s Edition of Albert Pyun’s ‘Captain America’ Blu-ray

On May 21, 2013, Shout! Factory will unleash the long-awaited 1990 action sci-fi movie classic Captain America, starring Matt Salinger (What Dreams May Come), Ronny Cox (Total Recall), Ned Beatty (Superman), Darren McGavin (The X-Files), Michael Nouri (Damages) and Scott Paulin (JAG), in a special Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™. Available for the first time on Blu-ray™, Captain America: Collector’s Edition features widescreen movie presentation in astonishing high-definition and insightful new interview … Continue reading

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Dark Angel | aka I Come in Peace | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1990’s Dark Angel (aka I Come in Peace). A rule-breaking vice cop (Dolph Lundgren) becomes involved in the investigation of mysterious drug-related murders on the streets of Houston, Texas. Turns out, the problem is literally out of this world. Also stars Matthias Hues, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and David Ackroyd. Watch the trailer.

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Hallucination Strip | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: Winter 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1975’s Hallucination Strip (aka Roma drogata: la polizia non può intervenire), directed by Lucio Marcaccini and starring Bud Cort, Marcel Bozzuffi and Guido Alberti. The story is about a boy named Massimo Monaldi, a part-time college student who is also involved with dealing drugs. He gets caught up into deep sh*t after police and the mob get into the picture. Stay tuned … Continue reading

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The Fog: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: July 23, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s The Fog: Collector’s Edition, directed by John Carpenter (The Thing). A Northern California fishing town is the target for revenge by a killer fog containing zombie-like ghosts seeking revenge for their deaths. Starring Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis and Janet Leigh. Watch the trailer.

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Gang War in Milan | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: Summer 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1973’s Gang War in Milan (aka Milano Rovente), directed by Umberto Lenzi (Nightmare City). The film is about a Milan produce vendor, whom moonlights as a pimp, faces off against a ruthless and greedy French gangster whom wants to unite the organized crime ring of Italy. Starring Antonio Sabato, Philippe Leroy and Antonio Casagrande. Watch the trailer. … Continue reading

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La cuccagna | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: TBA Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1962’s La cuccagna (aka A Girl…and a Million), directed by Luciano Salce (White Collar Blues) and starring Luigi Tenco, Donatella Turri and Umberto D’Orsi. With a soundtrack by the legendary Ennio Morricone (Once Upon a Time in the West), La cuccagna is about a girl (Donatella Turri) who is caught between her sullen boyfriend (Luigi Tenco) and an ambitious, but crazy … Continue reading

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Nightfall | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: May 21, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Nightfall, a 2012 Hong Kong murder mystery from director Roy Chow (Murderer). The film features a host of familiar faces including Nick Cheung, Simon Yam, and Michael Wong, as well as Shawn Dou, Janice Man, and Kay Tse. The story is about a hardened detective investigating the death of a Hong Kong celebrity. Watch the trailer.

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Movies 4 You: Spaghetti Westerns 4-Film DVD Set (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for Movies 4 You: Spaghetti Westerns, which includes: 1965’s A Pistol for Ringo (trailer), 1965’s The Return of Ringo (trailer), 1967’s Ringo: The Face Revenge (trailer) and 1968’s Shoot, Gringo… Shoot! (trailer). Featuring Giuliano Gemma, Anthony Steffen, plus unforgettable musical scores by Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly).

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Movies 4 You: More Spaghetti Westerns 4-Film DVD Set (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for Movies 4 You: MoreSpaghetti Westerns, which includes: 1965’s Blood for a Silver Dollar (trailer), 1967’s 10,000 Dollars for a Massacre (trailer), 1966’s 7 Dollars on Red (trailer) and 1971’s A Bullet for a Stranger (trailer). Featuring some of the most recognizable faces in Spaghetti Westerns, including Giuliano Gemma, Gianni Garko and Anthony Steffen.

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