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Category Archives: Asian Titles
Butterfly Swords DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2012 Well Go USA is releasing 1993’s Butterfly Swords (aka Butterfly and Sword) on DVD. Directed by Sex and Zen’s Michael Mak, Butterfly Swords stars Michelle Yeoh as a loyalist who attempts to keep the King’s empire from being overthrown by a revolutionary group. Also starring Donnie Yen, Joey Wong, Jimmy Lin and Tony Leung Chiu Wai. Check out the original Chinese trailer.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Martial Arts Titles
My Way Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2012 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray and DVD for My Way, by Kang Je-gyu, the director of Shiri and Taegukgi. Starring Azumi’s Odagiri Joe, Nowhere to Hide’s Jang Dong-gun, and Shaolin’s Fan Bingbing. Billed as the most expensive Korean film ever made, My Way is the story of two childhood friends — one Korean, one Japanese — whose fate is intertwined with that of the war. Check out … Continue reading
Sultry Assassin: Ninja Brainwash DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: August 14, 2012 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Sultry Assassin: Ninja Brainwash. Based on the line of “eroninja” novels by Junichi Yagami, Sultry Assassin: Ninja Brainwash picks up where Sultry Assassin: Aphrodisiac Kill left off. Starring Akiho Yoshizawa and directed by Zombie Hunter Rika’s Kenichi Fujiwara.
Operation Condor Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)
RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2012 Miramax Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray for 1991′s Operation Condor (aka Armor of God 2). Jackie Chan plays an adventurer who tracks down stolen Nazi gold while being pursued by terrorists. Keep in mind that this is the English-dubbed U.S. version, which has been slightly cut from its original Hong Kong release. Check out the trailer.
Project A Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)
RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2012 Miramax Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray for 1983’s Project A. Jackie Chan plays a coast guard officer who battles a ruthless syndicate for control of the dangerous waters. Also starring Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung. Keep in mind that this is the English-dubbed U.S. version, which has been slightly cut from its original Hong Kong release. Check out the trailer.
The Last Samurai (1974) DVD (Neptune Media)
RELEASE DATE: June 26, 2012 Neptune Media presents the DVD for The Last Samurai, by Kenji Misumi, the director of Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman and the Lone Wolf and Cub films (aka Shogun Assassin). This 1974 classic features dazzling swordfights, elaborate battle sequences and a stirring score from internationally renowned composer Akira Ifukube (Godzilla series). Check out the trailer.
The Great Killing DVD (Animeigo)
RELEASE DATE: July 3, 2012 Animeigo presents the DVD for The Great Killing (aka The Great Duel). This 1964 samurai classic is about a group of revolutionaries who plan to ambush and assassinate a chancelor in an attempt to keep a corrupt, power-hungry minister from taking control of the Shogunate. Yes, it sounds very similar to The 13 Assassins (also directed by Eiichi Kudo’s), which isn’t a bad thing.
Zoom In: Sex Apartments DVD (Impulse Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2012 Impulse Pictures presents the DVD for Zoom In: Sex Apartments. This 1970’s Nikkatsu oddity combines genres to bring you a one-of-a-kind film about a sadistic killer who literally lights up the loins of his victims! The elaborately-orchestrated rapes and murders (set to a booming bass-heavy soundtrack) are an unmistakably deliberate homage to the giallo films of Italian master director, Dario Argento.
True Story of a Woman in Jail: Continues DVD (Impulse Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2012 Impulse Pictures presents the DVD for True Story of a Woman in Jail: Continues. In this sequel to True Story of a Woman in Jail: Sex Hell, Mayumi (from the first DVD) emerges from solitary confinement to find an all-new gang of bullies! Bath house attacks, lesbian sex scenes, rapist guards, violent abortions and even a transgender inmate add to the exploitation fun!
The Hidden Blade Blu-ray (Palisades Tartan)
RELEASE DATE: June 19, 2012 Palisades Tartan presents Yoji Yamada’s The Hidden Blade on Blu-ray. Like Yamada’s last film, The Twilight Samurai, it’s based on a short story by Shuhei Fujisawa. Starring Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu and Yukiyoshi Ozawa. It is currently available on DVD. Check out the trailer.
Devilman DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: June 12, 2012 Tokyo Shock presents the DVD for Devilman, which is based on the popular manga by Go Nagai. Best friends Akira and Ryo (played by real-life twins Hisato & Yusuke Izaki) are just your average high school students until they receive word that Ryo’s father has accidentally unleashed a horde of demons while conducting experiments in Antarctica. Check out the trailer.
My Tutor Friend 2 DVD (Pathfinder Home Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: June 12, 2012 Pathfinder Home Entertainment presents the DVD for My Tutor Friend 2. Japanese-Korean girl Junko travels to Seoul as an exchange student in hopes of seeing a Korean student whom she had fallen in love with in Japan. Instead, fate leads her to a guy named Jong Man. Starring The Good, the Bad, and the Weird’s Lee Chung-ah and War of the Arrows’ Park Ki-woong.
Paradise DVD (Pathfinder Home Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: June 12, 2012 Pathfinder Home Entertainment presents the DVD for Paradise, directed by Stairway to Heaven’s Lee Jang Soo and written by Bambino’s Okada Yoshikazu. A woman (Kim Ha Neul) recently released from prison gets on a boat to an island called Paradise. She meets a kind-hearted teacher (Ji Jin Hee), who accepts her for who she is despite knowing her past.
Iris: The Movie DVD (Cinema Asia Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2012 Cinema Asia Releasing presents Iris: The Movie on DVD. This feature is derived from the action-packed Korean TV series. Additional scenes were shot that expanded upon the original storyline, including an all-new extended ending. Iris: The Movie stars I Saw The Devil’s Byung-hun Lee and The Restless’ Kim Tae-hee. Check out the trailer.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
Heartbeat DVD (Cinema Asia Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2012 Cinema Asia Releasing presents the DVD for Yoon Jae-Keun’s thriller, Heartbeat. A woman finally has a heart donor lined up for her young daughter; however, the good news doesn’t exactly go as planned. Heartbeat stars Shiri and Lost star Yun-jin Kim and War of Arrows’ Hae-il Park. Check out the trailer.
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