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Double Feature: Shaolin Deadly Kicks & Chase Step By Step DVD (Screen Magic Films)

RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2013 Screen Magic Films presents two “classics” in this martial arts Double Feature: In Shaolin Deadly Kicks, a group of bandits each have a part of a map for stolen treasure. They plan to come together to find it and get rich. However; the constable is out to stop them. In Chase Step By Step, two circus performers are tasked with escorting relief in the form of gold … Continue reading

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Nicolas Cage will destroy those who abuse their power in ‘I Am Wrath’ and William Friedkin is close to helping him…

Deadline reports that Nicolas Cage is set to star in a revenge thriller called I Am Wrath. The film, which definitely has shades of 1974’s Death Wish, will center on a man who – following the murder of his wife – becomes a vigilante after he uncovers a plot of police corruption. His ultimate goal: “destroy those who abuse their power.” William Friedkin, the gritty director behind The French Connection, … Continue reading

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Double Feature: Shaolin Temple & Four Robbers DVD (Screen Magic Films)

RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2013 Screen Magic Films presents two “classics” in this martial arts Double Feature: In Shaolin Temple, an impressive group of heroes ruling Manchurian forces continue to undermine the stability of the shaolin temple. In Four Robbers, bandits run afoul from some major criminals while fencing the loot and end up not only with the money but also $10 Million in drugs.

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The Dark Knight Trilogy Blu-ray & DVD (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray and DVD for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy, starring Christian Bale. The set includes 2005’s Batman Begins, 2008’s The Dark Knight and 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, plus many extras.

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Dragon Eyes DVD (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: October 16, 2012 Warner Bros. presents the DVD for Dragon Eyes (read our review). A mysterious man looks to unite two warring gangs against the lawmen who have been using them to advance their corrupt agenda. Directed by Universal Soldier: Regeneration’s John Hyams and starring Cung Le, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Peter Weller. This DVD was formerly a Walmart exclusive. Watch the trailer.

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Kidnapped Blu-ray (Kino)

RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 Kino presents Mario Bava’s 1974 thriller, Kidnapped (aka Rabid Dogs) on Blu-ray. Following a bungled robbery, three violent criminals take a young woman, a middle-aged man, and a child hostage and force them to drive them outside Rome to help them make a clean getaway. Check out the trailer.

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Baron Blood: Remastered Edition Blu-ray & DVD (Kino)

RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 Kino presents Mario Bava’s 1972 thriller, Baron Blood on Blu-ray & DVD. A young man returns to Austria in search of his heritage, but finds a little more than what he bargained for. This is the uncut, European version, including nearly eight additional minutes never shown in American theaters. Check out the trailer.

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Ultra Seven: The Complete Series DVD Set (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for Ultra Seven: The Complete Series. In this popular Japanese TV series from 1967, an alien superhero from M-78 protects Earth from extraterrestrial threats in this popular classic follow-up to the original Ultraman TV series. Check out this clip, featuring the opening theme song.

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Are you ready for a ‘Bleak Night’ this January?

Cityonfire.com has received the following press release from 5 Points Pictures on September 26, 2012: Film distributor 5 Points Pictures is pleased to announce the Region 1 DVD release of Bleak Night will be available on January 22, 2013. A grieving father (Cho Seong-ha, The Yellow Sea) seeks to understand the circumstances that led his teenage son, Ki-tae (Lee Je-hoon, The Front Line), to commit suicide. The discovery of a photo prompts him … Continue reading

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Blood Beat DVD (Apprehensive Films)

RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 Apprehensive Films presents the DVD for Blood Beat, the most bizarre Christmas themed horror film ever made! 1982 was a great year for weird and wild independent cinematic sleaze, but Blood Beat may take home the crown. Part slasher, part poltergeist, part samurai, and ALL crazy. This is one film you won’t forget. Watch the trailer.

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Godzilla vs. Biollante Blu-ray & DVD (Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1989’s Godzilla vs. Biollante. Godzilla is freed from his prison in Mt. Mihara just in time to face a genetic experiment gone wrong in the form of Biollante, a huge hybrid monster made from plant, human, and Godzilla’s DNA. Watch the trailer.

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Ninja Scroll Blu-ray & DVD (Section 23)

RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 Section 23 presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s Ninja Scroll. A ninja-for-hire is forced into fighting an old nemesis who is bent on overthrowing the Japanese government. His nemesis is also the leader of a group of demons each with superhuman powers. We usually don’t report anime, but this classic is an exception. Check out the trailer.

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Osombie Blu-ray & DVD (E1 Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 E1 Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Osombie. Dusty is on a desperate mission to rescue her brother, a conspiracy theorist who is convinced Osama Bin Laden is still alive. To make a long story short, this movie involves Osama Bin Laden as a zombie. Watch the trailer.

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Schwarzenegger says ‘Breacher’ will be very like a new ‘Predator’

THE MOVIE: David Ayer, the director of End of Watch, will team up with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sam Worthington in Breacher. The plot will revolve around members of an elite DEA task force who find themselves being taken down one by one after they rob a drug cartel safe house. Breacher is currently in pre-production and will start filming on October 2012. Breacher also stars Malin Akerman, Joe Manganiello, Olivia … Continue reading

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Doomsday Book Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Doomsday Book. Top Korean directors Kim Jee-Woon (I Saw the Devil) and Yim Pil-Sung (Hansel & Gretel) collaborate on this science-fiction anthology film. The movie will weave together three high concept stories that deal with topics like robots, zombies, and the end of the world. Check out the trailer.

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