Author Archives: JJ Bona

Rodriguez to play ‘Mariachi’ with Banderas again?

During a 20th Anniversary screening of 1992’s El Mariachi at the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Rodriguez hinted that we’ll see another El Mariachi film in the future. Here’s what Rodriguez told MTV: “We forgot about how much fun we’ve had together,” Rodriguez said. “We decided we have to do something. We want to do another El Mariachi movie at some point. We always said we would, but [we’d shoot it] much later when … Continue reading

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Dragon Lord Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)

DATE: May 7, 2013 Miramax Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray for Jackie Chan’s Dragon Lord (aka Young Master in Love). This 1982 classic is directed by and starring Jackie Chan. Buyer Beware: Miramax Echo Bridge’s titles are not exactly known for their quality and care when it comes to Jackie Chan’s films (ie DVD upscales for Blu-ray editions, English dubbed tracks only). Great movie, though! Watch the trailer.

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Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2013 Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray for Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back. It’s “Bruce Lee meets Mississippi Burning!” Phillip Rhee stars and directs the 3rd chapter of the Best of the Best saga. This time, the highly underrated Rhee is up against the KKK. Also starring Bound’s Gina Gershon. Check out the trailer.

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Icons of Action 4-Film Blu-ray & DVD Set: Blitz, Eye See You, In Hell & Direct Contact (First Look Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: March 12, 2013 First Look Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for The Icons of Action 4-Film set, which includes Blitz (trailer) starring Jason Stathem, Eye See You (trailer) starring Sylvester Stallone, Ringo Lam’s In Hell (trailer) starring Jean Claude Van Damme and Direct Contact (trailer) starring Dolph Lundgren.

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Interview with a Hitman Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Interview with a Hitman. Silent. Relentless. No attachments. This is Viktor’s code. The mantra that took him from the slums of Romania to the pinnacle of his profession – as a murderer for hire. But after a ruthless betrayal by his bosses, he escapes to London, joins a new “family,” and finds himself caught in a vicious … Continue reading

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Jurassic Park 3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD (Universal)

RELEASE DATE: April 23, 2013 Universal presents the Blu-ray for Jurassic Park 3D. Based on Michael Crichton’s best-selling novel, director Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park created a world where science brought the dinosaurs back to life. Now you can experience it like you never have before in 3D! The Blu-ray & DVD’s for Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park & Jurassic Park III are now available individually.

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Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park & Jurassic Park III Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)

RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2013 Universal presents the individual Blu-ray & DVD’s for Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park & Jurassic Park III. Previously only available as a set, you can now choose the ones you want. Also available is the Blu-ray for Jurassic Park 3D.

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LaBeouf and Wood find ‘True Romance’ in ‘The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman’

Debuting at this year’s Sundance Film Festival is Fredrik Bond’s The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman, written by Matt Drake (Project X) and starring Shia LaBeouf, Rupert Grint, Evan Rachel Wood and Mads Mikkelsen. The story revolves around a guy (LaBeouf) who falls for a woman (Wood) who’s claimed by a violent crime boss (Casino Royale’s Mikkelsen). LaBeouf originally dropped out of the project and the lead role was briefly … Continue reading

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Gorgo Blu-ray & DVD (VLC Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: March 19, 2013 VLC Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1961’s Gorgo, directed by Eugene Laurie (Battle of the Bulge). Greedy sailors capture a giant lizard off the coast of Ireland and sell it to a London circus. Then its mother shows up. Think of it as the “British Godzilla” with elements from King Kong as well. Gorgo is praised for its complex effects and unique ending. … Continue reading

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The Kick DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: April 2, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for The Kick, a Thailand/South Korean co-production directed by Prachya Pinkaew (Tom Yum Goong). The film is about Korean family of Taekwondo experts who immigrate to Thailand. The film stars Cho Jae-hyun (Bad Guy), Yea Ji-won (Hanji), Yanin Vismistananda (Chocolate) and Petchtai Wongkamlao (Ong Bak 3). Check out the trailer.

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Ready for a ‘Gremlins’ reboot?

Vulture reports that Warner is in negotiations with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment to reboot the 1984 horror comedy, Gremlins. No details have emerged, but we expect to hear some major updates in the next few days. Directed by Joe Dante, the original Gremlins is about a boy who unleashes a horde of malevolently monsters in a small town after he breaks three important rules concerning his mysterious pet. The widley … Continue reading

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Steven Seagal Double Feature: Attack Force & Into the Sun Blu-ray (Mill Creek)

RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2013 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the Steven Seagal Double Feature: Attack Force & Into the Sun on Blu-ray. In 2005’s Into the Sun (trailer), Seagal takes on the Yakuza. In 2006’s Attack Force (trailer) Seagal takes on a drug operation that appears to be secretly funded by a rogue arm of the military.

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Repo Man Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)

RELEASE DATE: April 16, 2013 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1984’s Repo Man, directed by Alex Cox. This cult sci-fi comedy is about a weathered repo man (Harry Dean Stanton) who takes a nihilistic middle-class punk (Emilio Estevez) under his wing. The job becomes more than what they bargained for when they get involved in reclaiming a mysterious Chevy Malibu with a hefty reward attached to it. … Continue reading

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Michael Shannon is a cold-blooded killer in ‘The Iceman’

THE MOVIE: The Ice Man is the true story of Richard Kuklinski, loving husband, devoted father, ruthless killer. He is believed to have killed 100 people between 1964 and 1986. The Iceman is directed by Danika’s Ariel Vromen. It stars Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, James Franco, Ray Liotta, Chris Evans, David Schwimmer, Stephen Dorff and Robert Davi. Updates: New teaser poster. The official trailer is here. BREAKING NEWS: Enjoy the newest trailer.

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Gate of Hell Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)

RELEASE DATE: April 9, 2013 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1953’s Gate of Hell, directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. A winner of Academy Awards for best foreign-language film and best costume design, Gate of Hell is a visually sumptuous, psychologically penetrating work from Teinosuke Kinugasa. In the midst of epic, violent intrigue in twelfth-century Japan, an imperial warrior falls for a lady-in-waiting; even after he discovers she is … Continue reading

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