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on This you can trust: Cameras set to roll in 2027 for ‘King Conan’ starring Arnold SchwarzeneggerAgree. And use Basil Poledouris’ original score as well.
on This you can trust: Cameras set to roll in 2027 for ‘King Conan’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger“McQuarrie to write”. Please can I make this clear to y’all. JUST USE THE FRI…
on ‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in Chinathis is just the first step. After Rush Hour 4, Ellison and Trump are going t…
on ‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in ChinaThat was then…this is now
on Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) ReviewNot as good as the first film, but it's gained an unfairly bad rep for some r…
on The Ip Man saga continues WITHOUT Donnie Yen? Dennis To in ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ coming soon from Well Go USAI love The Legend is Born. I watch it just as much as the Donnie Yen films. I…
on Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) Reviewif ever I get my hands on either the Shout or eventual Arrow versions I need…
on Return to the living dead! New Poster for Well Go USA’s ‘Colony’ from ‘Train to Busan’ director Yeon Sang HoColony is making its debut in New York. https://deadline.com/2026/05/gianna-j…
on The Ip Man saga continues WITHOUT Donnie Yen? Dennis To in ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ coming soon from Well Go USADennis To is the epitome of wasted potential. I really enjoyed his outing in…
on Donald Gibb, the larger than life actor known for ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’, dies at 71Rest in peace Donald Gibb You were awesome as Jackson in Bloodsport
on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewThank you! We are very excited to release the finished version!
on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewAny idea when/how this will be released in the US?
on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewGreat and detailed review! Just a single note — we developed the script for D…
on Ready for ultimate kung fu bliss? George Lazenby and Angela Mao’s ‘Stoner’ arriving on Blu-ray from 88 FilmsI remember all these Mao Ying films only available on VCD, still have a bunch…
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Triad Trilogy: Election, Triad Election, Triad Underworld Blu-ray & DVD (Palisades Tartan)
RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2012 The Palisades Tartan Asian Extreme series presents The Triad Trilogy, featuring Johnnie To’s Election, Triad Election, and Ching-Po Wong’s Triad Underworld aka Blood Brothers on both Blu-ray & DVD format. Trailers: Election | Triad Election | Triad Underworld
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Female Convict Scorpion Blu-ray (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2012 Tokyo Shock presents Female Convict Scorpion in glorious Blu-ray! In the wake of a shocking crime, an ordinary worman is transformed into a fighting machine in this action-drama straight from Japan. Based on the Toei-produced Female Prisoner #701 vengeance flicks of the 1970s. If you can’t wait for the Blu-ray disc, a DVD version is currently available.
The Order Blu-ray (Image)
RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2012 For the first time on Blu-ray! 2001’s The Order is an action-adventure set in exotic locations. It’s practically Jean-Claude Van Damme’s answer to Armor of God and Indiana Jones. The film also stars Charlton Heston (“Planet of the Apes”) and Ben Cross (“Chariots of Fire”); and is directed by Sheldon Lettich (“Double Impact”). Check out the trailer.
High Road To China Blu-ray & DVD (Hen’s Tooth Video)
RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2012 Following the footsteps of oddities like The Cannonball Run and Megaforce, 1983’s High Road To China is another U.S.-made film that Golden Harvest produced in the 1980’s. This action-adventure-comedy (soundtrack by John Barry) revolves around a society heiress (Bess Armstrong) who hires a hard-drinking biplane pilot (Tom Selleck) to find her missing father (Wilford Brimley). Check out the trailer.
The Terrorists aka Ransom Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2012 A ruthless military police chief (Sean Connery) has two serious problems: A British plane carrying innocent passengers has just been hijacked; and the British Ambassador’s residence has been seized by a second group of terrorists. I’ve never seen this 1974 film, but I know two things: Sean Connery is in and it has an awesome movie poster! Also, Jerry Goldsmith (Rambo) does the film score! … Continue reading
Ransom Baby DVD (Mya Communication)
RELEASE: March 13, 2012 Not much is known about Ransom Baby, a 1975 Greek flick by writer/director Pavlos Filippou. The only information I was able to find about it was at imdb.com: (“Sea, Thrill, Sex and Action: The Usual Elements of Greek 70’s Cinema… The shock thriller of the year…”). No trailer on youtube, but there is this. It looks like it’s an obscure crime/thriller from the 70’s. That’s good … Continue reading
Recoil Blu-ray & DVD (Nasser)
RELEASE DATE: March 6, 2012 Directed by Terry Miles (A Night for Dying Tigers), Recoil is about a cop (Steve Austin ) who turns vigilante after his family is murdered, exacting vengeance on the killers – and then on all criminals who have slipped through the system. The trailer is now online. </p>
Deal on Fire! JCVD Blu-ray: Only $7.99 – Expires soon!
Jean-Claude Van Damme fans have a lot to look forward to this year. In addition to Six Bullets, he’ll be starring along side Cung Le in Dragon Eyes; re-teaming up with Dolph Lundgren and Scott Adkins in Universal Soldier: A New Dimension; and is part of the ensemble action flick The Expendables 2 – his true, big budget, major theatrical comeback. On top of all of this, you can pick … Continue reading
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Double Feature: Avenging Eagle & Blood Brothers DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2012 ARC Entertainment’s Dragon Dynasty label is back, this time with previously released titles, but paired up in a nicely priced double feature: Sun Chung’s Avenging Eagle, starring Ti Lung and Alexander Fu Sheng; Also included is Chang Cheh’s Blood Brothers, starring David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan Tai, Ching Li and Wang Lung Wei!
Double Feature: Golden Swallow & Killer Clans DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2012 ARC Entertainment’s Dragon Dynasty label is back, this time with previously released titles, but paired up in a nicely priced double feature: Change Cheh’s Golden Swallow, starring Starring Jimmy Wang Yu, Cheng Pei Pei and Lo Lieh; Also included is Killer Clans, starring Chung Wa, Chan Ping, Yueh Hua, Lo Lieh and Wong Chung.
Zombie 4: After Death Blu-ray (Shriek Show)
RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2012 Underrated 1989 original release in the popular Italian zombie series. A woman returns to the tropical island where her parents, two research scientists, were murdered while working on a cure for cancer. With the aid of mercenary soldiers, she uncovers a diabolical voodoo priest who raises the dead for an all-out war against the living! Loaded with extras, including an interview with director Claudio Fragasso … Continue reading
Yakuza Hunters: Duel in Hell aka Yakuza Busting Girls: Duel in Hell DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2012 Tokyo Shock presents Yakuza Hunters: Duel in Hell, which, I believe is the sequel to Yakuza Hunters: Final Death Ride Battle. Asami returns, exhausted, after three years of intense training to become a yakuza hunter. She decides to visit her old master, but finds her place in ruins by the local yakuza! Check out the trailer.
Well Go USA announces two Shaw Brothers classics coming in April: ‘Duel of Fists’ and ‘Swordsman and Enchantress’
On Facebook, Well Go USA posted: “Be on the lookout for Duel of Fists and also Swordsman and Enchantress – both coming on DVD in April.” In the meantime, Well Go USA is keeping their Asian catalogue fresh with upcoming releases like Jackie Chan’s 1911 (Jan), Donnie Yen’s Flash Point (Jan), Jet Li’s Ocean Heaven (Feb), the Korean box office hit War of the Arrows (Feb), Tak Sakaguchi in Yakuza Weapon (Feb) and Blade … Continue reading
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Private Eye DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2012 Is Park Dae-min’s Private Eye Korea’s answer to Sherlock Holmes? Maybe. 1900s, Seoul, Korean Empire. A Hong Jin-ho (Hwang Jung-min) is a down and out detective. Makes most of his catching cheating spouses. Until a corpse is discovered in the woods… Check out the trailer.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
Lost on the Island aka Mapado 2: Back to the Island DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2012 Former detective Chung-su takes a secret mission from an aged millionaire who wants to see his first love again before he dies. He ventures out to a strange island where only a bunch of old grandmothers live. Directed by Lee Sang-hoon, Mapado 2: Back to the Island, is the sequel to the hot comedy Mapado. Check out the trailer.
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