Author Archives: JJ Bona

Maniac Cop Blu-ray (Synapse)

RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 Innocent people are brutally killed on the streets of New York by a uniformed police officer. A young cop, Jack Forrest (Bruce Campbell) finds himself marked as the chief suspect after his wife is murdered. As Lieutenant Frank McCrae (Tom Atkins) investigates, the death toll rises and he suspects a mysterious police cover-up. This maniac cop must be stopped! Bonus Features include Maniac Cop Memories … Continue reading

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Flying Guillotine DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2011 The film that started it all! Hong Kong kung fu cinema is filled with all types of inventive weaponry, but few are as original, iconic or over-the-top as THE FLYING GUILLOTINE, and this was the first film to use it. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua (Vengeance is a Golden Blade) and starring the one and only Chen Kuan Tai! Check out the cityonfire.com review here. Check … Continue reading

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Flying Guillotine 2 aka Flying Guillotine Part II DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2011 The noteworthy sequel to the 1975 film. This time, Ti Lung (A Better Tomorrow) continues where Chen Kuan Tai left off, with director Ching Gong aka Cheng Kang (Sword of Swords) calling the shots. Check out the trailer here.

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Bunraku DVD (ARC Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 A mysterious drifter (Josh Hartnett) and a young Japanese warrior Yoshi (Gackt) both arrive in a town that has been terrorized by outrageous and virulent criminals. Starring: Josh Harnett, Woody Harrelson, Gackt Camui, Kevin McKidd with Ron Perlman and Demi Moore. Check out the trailer here.

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Dragon Dynasty’s Ultimate 4 Pack DVD Vol 1: Five Shaolin Masters, Executioner from Shaolin, Jet Li: Martial Arts of Shaolin and Mad Monday Kung Fu (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 Official product description: Dragon Dynasty, the world’s greatest collection of martial arts and Asian action films, brings to you an ALL NEW collectible box set! Titles included: Five Shaolin Masters, Executioner from Shaolin, Jet Li: Martial Arts of Shaolin and Mad Monday Kung Fu. The box set is presented in a beautifully designed slip sleeve. These titles are also available individually: Five Shaolin Masters | … Continue reading

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The Warring States aka Jin Gok DVD (New Video Group)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 The Warring States is a 2011 Chinese film directed by Chen Jin. The story takes place during the Warring States Period, but is only very loosely based on the actual history. The plot focuses on the rivalry between military generals Pang Juan and Sun Bin, both disciples of Guiguzi. Starring Sun Honglei, Jing Tian, Francis Ng, Kim Hee-sun, Kiichi Nakai and Jiang Wu. Check out … Continue reading

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What Women Want DVD (New Video Group)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Hollywood isn’t the only place out of original ideas. Based on the American version (2000 release) with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt comes a Chinese remake starring Andy Lau and Gong Li. Check out the trailer here.

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Dream Home DVD (MPI)

RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2011 One of the most extreme films ever produced in Hong Kong, Dream Home is anchored by a startling, bold performance from Josie Ho as Li-sheung and assured direction from acclaimed filmmaker Pang Ho-Cheung (“Men Suddenly In Black”). A blood-drenched thrill ride from start to finish, Dream Home is one savage and satirical slasher you won’t want to miss. Check out the trailer here.

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Trail of the Panda aka Touch of the Panda DVD (Disney)

RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 An orphan named Lu finds a lost panda cub, Pang Pang. Lu carries the panda on his back and embarks on an adventure to return the cub to its mother. Directed by Zhong Yu and starring Li Feng, Daichi Harashima and Qi Zhang. Check out the trailer here.

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The Harimaya Bridge Blu-ray/DVD (Funimation)

RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 The story concerns an American man who must travel to rural Japan after his estranged son dies there in a traffic accident. While there, he discovers some secrets his son left behind. The film stars Ben Guillory, Saki Takaoka, Misa Shimizu, and Danny Glover. The film is a Japanese/U.S. production. Check out the trailer here.

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3 Musketeers Blu-ray/DVD (Asylum)

RELEASE DATE: Oct 25, 2011 Not to be confused with the candy bar (or the 2011 Paul W.S. Anderson flick)… Alexandra D’Artagnan, junior NSA officer, uncovers a plot to assasinate the President of the United States and enlists the help of three infamous international spies to stop the threat. Directed by Cole McKay (Special Ops: Delta Force) and starring Heather Hemmens, XIN (Xin Sarith Wuku), Alan Rachins, Keith Allan, Michelle … Continue reading

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Cold Fish DVD (Salient)

RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011 Cold Fish (read our review) is a true crime portrait of a Japanese tropical fish dealer responsible for over forty murders. Directed by Shion Sono (Suicide Club), Cold Fish is one of the most talked about movies in film festivals around the world. Check out the trailer here. Be sure and check out an interview with the film’s director, Shion Sono.

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Media Blasters captures two classic Godzilla epics

Amid a flurry of escalating internet rumors, Media Blasters Inc. and their Tokyo Shock label are proud to announce and confirm the acquisition of two vintage Toho produced Godzilla classics – DESTROY ALL MONSTERS and GODZILLA VS. MEGALON! For the first time, both films will be re-mastered in high definition and released on DVD and Blu-ray! DESTROY ALL MONSTERS will receive a worthy deluxe treatment to provide fans with a … Continue reading

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Assassins’ Code aka Serpent Rising DVD (Screen Media)

RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 A corporate assassination forces opportunistic double agents from three nations to fight to retrieve a high-tech computer disk containing schematics for a deadly weapon. Starring Julian Lee (My Samurai), Min-su Choi (Libera me), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Martin Kove (The Karate Kid), Christopher Atkins (The Blue Lagoon), and Kirk Baltz (Reservoir Dogs). Check out the trailer here.

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Trailer for Van Damme’s Assassination Games (aka Weapon) – theatrical listings near you?

The trailer for “Assassination Games” (formerly known as “Weapon) is now up. Directed by Ernie Barbarash (“Cube Zero”) and co-starring Scott Adkins (“Ninja”). Van Damme’s children, Kristopher Van Varenberg and Bianca Van Varenberg, also appear. Ernie Barbarash and Van Damme have recently signed on for another movie titled “Six Bullets“. – Thanks to kingofkungfu2002 Update: “Assassination Games” will have a limited theatrical release starting July 29th. The film’s official site … Continue reading

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