Author Archives: JJ Bona

Daimajin Triple Feature Blu-ray: Daimajin, Wrath of Daimajin, Return of Daimajin (Mill Creek Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: September 18, 2012 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the Blu-ray for the Daimajin (aka Majin) Triple Feature. In 1966, the respected Daiei Motion Picture Co. released a series of films that combined elements of the daikaiju (giant monster) and jidaigeki (period drama) genres. Acclaimed for their serious tone and special effects, the Daimajin series present a unique take on a monster who is both savior and devil.

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The Curse M DVD (Switchblade Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: September 11, 2012 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Curse M. She’s tantalizing and irresistible. And yet photographer Uemura fights his attraction for the beautiful Mari with all his might. However, Uemura soon finds that Uemura is pure evil. From the novels of the late legendary SM Master Oniroku Dan, comes a twisted tale of ties that bind until only death can part them.

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The Ring Blu-ray (Paramount)

RELEASE DATE: September 11, 2012 Paramount presents – for the first time – the Blu-ray for Gore Verbinski’s The Ring. When four teenagers all die exactly one week after watching a VHS tape, investigative reporter (Naomi Watts) tracks down the tape. This flawless remake of Hideo Nakata’s 1998 Japanese horror Ringu will make you never want to pop in a video cassette ever again! Check out the trailer.

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Thomas Jane is back as ‘The Punisher’ in an unofficial short film

First there was the 1988’s The Punisher, directed by Mark Goldblatt (Dead Heat) and starring Dolph Lundgren; Then came 2004’s The Punisher, directed by Jonathan Hensleigh (Kill the Irishman) and starring Thomas Jane; And finally there was 2008’s Punisher: War Zone, directed by Lexi Alexander (Green Street Hooligans) and starring Ray Stevenson. And now we have 2012’s Dirty Laundry, a short film in which Thomas Jane reprises the role – unofficially … Continue reading

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The Night of the Devils Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: September 25th, 2012 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1972’s The Night of the Devils. Gianni Garko plays an insane man admitted to a psychiatric institution that no one can identify. While in ward, he starts having flashbacks of what brought him there. He starts to remember how his car broke down and when he went looking for help he came upon a strange man burying his … Continue reading

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Battleship Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)

RELEASE DATE: August 28, 2012 Universal presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Battleship. The battle for Earth begins at sea in this epic action-adventure starring Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna, Alexander Skarsg†rd and Brooklyn Decker. An international naval coalition becomes the world’s last hope for survival as they engage a hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. Check out the trailer.

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Bruce Lee documentary featuring ‘Enter the Dragon’ locations by Bey Logan

Hong Kong film expert Bey Logan recently posted a video (for the now defunct UK TV channel, CNX) which features a ‘location guide’ to accompany a screening of Enter the Dragon, as well as a mini Bruce Lee documentary with lots of interesting information. Logan also gives his take on Lee’s passing (conjecture as you may, as he states). Watch it now on youtube.com. While you’re at it, please be sure and … Continue reading

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Van Damme, Lundgren and Adkins seen together at Walmart

After Dark Films’ new action film franchise are getting a Walmart exclusive release. The new label, entitled After Dark Action, combines the talents of Joel Silver, Dark Castle Home Entertainment and Courtney Solomon’s After Dark Films for a series of high quality, high-octane action pictures featuring top international stars. All five After Dark Action films (Dragon Eyes, Philly Kid, Transit, El Gringo and Stash House) have been available on Amazon … Continue reading

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Lone Wolf & Cub Complete Blu-ray Set (Animeigo)

RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2012 Animeigo present the Blu-ray edition of the complete Lone Wolf and Cub Saga – unedited, uncut, and remastered on HD from new prints, in its original Japanese language with English subtitles. The Set includes: Sword of Vengeance, Baby Cart at the River Styx, Baby Cart to Hades, Baby Cart in Peril, Baby Cart in the Land of Demons and White Heaven in Hell.

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‘Street Fighter’ fans will get a kick out of this 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set

We usually don’t do a lot of coverage for Anime or video game-type items, but since we’re a fan of Capcom’s Street Fighter game series, we decided to spread the word about this special collector’s set. Commemorating 25 years of one of the most popular videogame franchises of all time, the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set is a must-have for Street Fighter aficionados. Created as a celebration and tribute to … Continue reading

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Lady Ninja Kasumi: Collection 1: 3-Disc DVD Set (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2012 Tokyo Shock presents the Lady Ninja Kasumi: Collection 1 3-Disc DVD set. When both parents of Kasumi and her little brother are killed, a powerful warlord adopts the children. Soon after, Kasumi joins the Kuniochi (lady ninja) in order to protect her brother and defend her new family.

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Breathless DVD (Cinema Asia Releasing)

RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2012 Cinema Asia Releasing presents the DVD for Breathless. A loan shark finds himself striking a friendship with a troubled schoolgirl, Yeon Hee, as he faces his own troubled past with his abusive father. Breathless won the Grand Prize at the 2009 Tokyo Filmex. Actress Emma Watson named the movie as her favorite. Check out the trailer.

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Murderer DVD (Cinema Asia Releasing)

RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2012 Cinema Asia Releasing presents the DVD for Murderer. Ling Kwong (Aaron Kwok) is a Chief Inspector of police who is on the look out for a ruthless killer. The only problem is all the evidence he finds points to himself! Check out the trailer.

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Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon DVD (Impulse Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: September 11, 2012 Impulse Pictures presents the DVD for Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon. There were at least a dozen Nikkatsu films made with the “Female Teacher” banner, each pitting a plethora of young cuties against their more mature and experienced classroom rivals. Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon is one of the best, and most controversial, of this series of films.

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Hindsight DVD (CJ Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2012 CJ Entertainment presents the DVD for Hindsight. Directed by Lee Hyeon-Seung (Il Mare) and starring Song Kang-ho (The Good, The Bad, The Weird) and Shin Se-kyung (Five Senses of Eros), Hindsight is about a gangster who now wants to live a quiet life while hoping to run a restaurant of his own. She turns out to be a little more than someone who can marinate some Korean … Continue reading

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