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Ningen on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesHarvey was a hoarding bitch who didn't even let that first CGS film get scree…
Bruce Jensen on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesI've never really been much of a fan of John Woo's stuff or most of Jet Li's…
Tory on Havoc (2025) ReviewWhat the hell are all the downvotes for?
Kashif Nasar on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesEagerly awaiting an update on how releases will occur outside of North Americ…
Ska Martes on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesVery disappointing schedule for their physical releases. Was hoping Shout wou…
Boney on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesI am 99% sure that the JET LI COLLECTION 4k are reprints of 88 Film release.
Andrew Hernandez on ‘Ballerina’ meets AARP! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ from ‘Memento Mori’ filmmakerIt’s really cool to see Lee Hye-young in an action role again. James Cameron…
Andrew Hernandez on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesFantastic news! This is definitely the starter pack for new audiences! There’…
Andrew Hernandez on You guys ready to Jet? Full details for Shout Studios’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray set for ‘The Jet Li Collection’Yes! Yes! Yes!
Ningen on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseLooks like it's Jet's birthday. http://youtube.com/post/UgkxiZOdkyOhgV3WNSr7b…
Andrew Hernandez on Havoc (2025) ReviewI really dug Havoc. I definitely got The French Connection and Dirty Harry vi…
OpiumKungFuYapper on Havoc (2025) ReviewWe need a action antholgy project from Gareth, Timo, and Woo. Hope to see thi…
paul taggart on Havoc (2025) Reviewoh that crap
Paul Bramhall on Havoc (2025) ReviewHe was, but backed out and got replaced by Jared Leto! - https://cityonfire.c…
paul taggart on Havoc (2025) ReviewAs ever, spot on. Wasn't Miike going to make a film with Hardy once?
Kevin on Is it a Boeing 737 MAX? Trailer for ‘Wings of Dread’ starring ‘The Raid’ martial arts star Iko Uwais and Ashton ChenFirst it was Tony Jaa and now Iko went to work in China. Looks like it will g…
Typo on 1.21 gigawatts!!! Action comedy ‘A Samurai in Time’ arriving to Blu-ray on April 28 from Third Window FilmsYessss!!!!
Andrew Hernandez on Bren Foster vs Kris Van Damme? ‘Life After Fighting’ star Bren Foster returns in the Jesse V. Johnson-penned ‘The Farmer’I’m sure that Luke LaFontaine and Bren Foster were great collaborators and bo…
Kung Fu Bob on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewThanks for putting this on my radar, Paul. I hadn't been aware of it, and yes…
JJ Bona on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasNow I'm interested.
Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWell, the blood that was digitally removed in the theatrical cut is back, the…
JJ Bona on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWhat makes the unrated version of Die Hard 4 better than Live Free or Die Har…
Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasI’ve been reading reports about how the first cut for Ballerina got a lousy r…
Andrew Hernandez on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThe movie is very flawed, but “beyond awful” is overdoing it. Everything woul…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David Ayermmm... You are too forgiving. If you ignore the padding, the action is averag…
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Double Feature: Incredible Hulk Returns/The Trial of the Incredible Hulk DVD (Image)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 Ang Lee’s version made you angry. Edward Norton’s portrayal came and went. And now we have to wait a full year to see Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk? Lame. It isn’t The Hulk without Lou Ferrigno, Bill Bixby, a duffle bag, and a depressing piano score. Got that? Trailers: Incredible Hulk Returns | The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Secret Garden DVD Set (Ya Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2011 Winner of Best Drama at the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards, fantasy romance Secret Garden is the hottest Korean TV drama series of 2011. The topsy-turvy love story turns the modern fairytale romance on its head with hilariously eccentric characters, body swapping, and an emotional roller coaster that will have you laughing and crying the whole way through. Starring Ha Ji-Won and Hyun Bin! Check out … Continue reading
Trespass Blu-ray/DVD (Millennium Media)
RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 What happens when a man with everything a beautiful wife (Nicole Kidman), a teenage daughter (Liana Liberato) and a wealthy estate is confronted with the reality of losing it all? That is what Kyle Miller (Nicolas Cage) must come to terms with as he and his family become the victims of a vicious home invasion. Led by Elias (Ben Mendelsohn) and Jonah (Cam Gigandet), a … Continue reading
Double Feature: Captain America/Captain America II: Death Too Soon DVD (Shout!)
RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 Are you sick of CG effects, big budgets and stupid little kids kicking the back of your chair? Why put up with the hassle of going to the movies when you can enjoy this old school classic in your own living room? Screw Chris Evans, it’s all about Reb Brown. Check out a clip here. Not to be confused with Albert Pyun’s 1989 film.
Calamari Wrestler DVD (Eastern Star)
RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011 “Goofy, bizarre, yet surprisingly coherent, The Calamari Wrestler veils sharp social commentary with irreverent humor and corny romance.” –The New York Times With a title like this, how can you possibly go wrong? Check out the trailer here.
Mike Pecci’s Grindhouse Shorts DVD: Violence, tattoos and women!
Next Monday director & photographer Mike Pecci is self releasing all of his violent short films on one loaded DVD. This is the definitive collection of what Filmthreat magazine called “Grindhouse done right”. It includes the director’s cut of Cold Hard Cash, a re-mastered Capture Device, Stray Bullet, and a new short featuring a chainsaw wielding Evalena Marie (from the upcoming film based on the “Remains” comic written by Steve … Continue reading
Shaolin Blu-ray/DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2011 Well Go USA presents Shaolin (aka The New Shaolin Temple), a 2011 martial arts film directed by Benny Chan (New Police Story), starring Andy Lau (Fulltime Killer), Nicholas Tse (Stool Pigeons), Wu Jing (SPL: Sha Po Lang), Xing Yu (Ip Man), and Fan Bingbing (Bodyguards and Assassins), with a special appearance by Jackie Chan (Rush Hour 1-3). It will be available on Blu-ray and DVD, … Continue reading
Detailed look at Indomina’s Clash DVD coming August 9th!
From Indomina Releasing comes an action-packed, martial arts thrill-ride like no other as the heart-pounding film Clash (check out our review) hits DVD on August 9, 2011. The blockbuster duo of Johnny Tri Nguyen (Spiderman, Spiderman 2 and X-Men: First Class stuntman) and Veronica Ngô reteam in what is, to date, one of Vietnam’s top-grossing action hits. Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment, Clash will be available on DVD at an SRP … Continue reading
A Beautiful Life DVD (New Video Group)
RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2011 A Beautiful Life is a 2011 romance film that explores the sweet and sour aspects of love. Directed by Andrew Lau (Infernal Affairs) and starring Shu Qi, Liu Ye, Tian Liang, Feng Danying, Sa Rina, Zhang Songwen and Gao Tian with a special appearance by Anthony Wong. Check out the trailer here.
If You Are the One: Love and Marriage aka If You Are The One 2 (New Video Group)
RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2011 If You Are The One 2 follows the comedic courtship saga of wealthy, middle-aged retiree Qin Fen (Ge You, To Live) and serious-minded young air hostess Xiaoxiao (Shu Qi, The Transporter). After an amusing prelude in which Qin presides over a lavish divorce ceremony for an amicably splitting married couple, he and Xiaoxiao decide to address their own relationship barriers her youth and beauty, his … Continue reading
Beginning of the Great Revival aka Founding of a Party in China DVD (New Video)
RELEASE DATE: January 24, 2012 A companion piece to “The Founding of a Republic“, “Beginning of the Great Revival” tells the story of the rise of China’s communists from the time of Russia s October Revolution of 1917 through the founding of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, 1921, 90 years ago. Featuring an massive, all-star cast which includes: John Woo, Daniel Wu, Andy Lau, Liu Ye, Chow Yun … Continue reading
Angel DVD Collection: Angel, Angel 2: Avenging Angel, Angel 3: The Final Chapter (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 Includes the first 3 films from the popular 80’s exploitational ANGEL film franchise: Angel, Angel 2: Avenging Angel, Angel 3: The Final Chapter. Think “Death Wish” meets “Pretty Woman”… Trailers: Angel | Angel 2: Avenging Angel | Angel 3: The Final Chapter
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
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
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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