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Category Archives: DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
The Girl from the Naked Eye DVD (First Look Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2012 First Look Pictures presents the DVD for The Girl from the Naked Eye, a dark revenge tale that has shades of Sin City combined with martial arts and stylized Hong Kong action. Starring Kung-Fu Magazine Hall of Fame member Jason Yee, Dominique Swain, Sasha Grey and Ron Yuan. Directed by David Ren (Shanghai Kiss). Check out the trailer.
Jaws: Universal’s 100th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: August 14, 2012 Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic is better than ever! In addition to being fully restored on Blu-ray & DVD, this new edition is loaded with documentaries, deleted scenes, outtakes, archives and more! Not only was it the highest grossing film (at the time), but it’s also cited as one of the greatest films of all time. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. Check out … Continue reading
Red Scorpion Blu-ray & DVD (Synapse Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 12, 2012 Synapse Films presents the Blu-ray for 1989’s Red Scorpion, directed by Invasion U.S.A.’s Joseph Zito and starring the one and only Dolph Lundgren. The plot centers around a Russian KGB agent is sent to Africa to kill an anti-Communist black revolutionary, but his plans come to halt when he finds out what the real dealio is. Let the Expendables 2 cash-in begin! Check out the trailer.
Spider-Man Trilogy (New Editions) Blu-ray (Sony)
RELEASE DATE: June 12, 2012 Sony and Marvel Comics have announced that new Blu-ray editions for all three of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films will be available — and they’re arriving just in time for the July 3rd release date for Marc Webb’s upcoming reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. The new Blu-ray editions of the three Spider-Man films, which were made in 2002, 2004 and 2007, will not only have new packaging, but … Continue reading
Down for the Count aka Aukmen DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: June 19, 2012 Lionsgate presents the DVD for 2009’s Down for the Count. This questionable movie (look at the terrible UFC-inspired DVD artwork), also known as Aukmen, is about a man (Ahmad Al-sulaiti) who enters the unfamiliar country of Thailand with hopes of becoming a professional Muay Thai boxing fighter. Also starring David Ismalone (Ong-Bak), Kaoklai Kannorasing and Somruk Kumsing (Born to Fight). Check out the trailer.
Project X (1968) Blu-ray & DVD (Olive Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 19, 2012 Olive Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1968’s Project X, a sci fi flick that revolves around futuristic espionage. The film is known for its prophetic themes of overpopulation, genetic engineering, biological warfare and fear of Asian dominance. Project X is directed by cult legend William Castle and stars Enter the Ninja’s Christopher George.
Assassins, Cobra & The Specialist: 3-Disc Blu-ray Set (Warner Bros.)
RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2012 While you’re waiting for Expendables 2, get yourself a triple dose of Italian Stallion action with this 3-Disc Blu-ray collection. The set contains Richard Donner’s Assassins, George P. Cosmatos’ Cobra and Luis Llosa The Specialist. Trailers: Assassins | Cobra | The Specialist
Bad Ass Blu-ray & DVD (20th Century Fox)
RELEASE DATE: June 5, 2012 20th Century Fox presents Bad Ass on Blu-ray and DVD. A Vietnam veteran (Danny Trejo) becomes a local hero when he decides take a stand against criminals. Bad Ass is directed by Breaking Wind’s Craig Moss and stars Danny Trejo, Charles S. Dutton and Ron Perlman. Check out the trailer.
Double Feature: Ninja the Protector & Hands of Death DVD (Screen Magic Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 22, 2012 Screen Magic Films presents two “classics” in this martial arts Double Feature: In Godfrey Ho’s Ninja The Protector, International Police have traced counterfeit US Banknotes to the Hong Kong forgery gang and a special Ninja detective (Richard Harrison) unit must put an end to it. Also included is Hands of Death, which revolves around a gang of martial arts-trained thieves. Check out the trailer for Ninja the … Continue reading
Ator the Fighting Eagle DVD (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: June 26, 2012 Scorpion Releasing presents the DVD for Ator the Fighting Eagle, a 1982 Italian film directed by Joe d’Amato. Ator the Fighting Eagle was made to capitalize off the success of Conan the Barbarian, which was released the same year. The film was followed by 3 sequels. Tarzan the Ape Man’s Miles O’Keeffe starred in all but the last one. Check out the trailer.
The Aggression Scale Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2012 Anchor Bay presents The Aggression Scale, directed by Automaton Transfusion’s Steven C. Miller. The Aggression Scale is a “home invasion” flick about four heavily armed hitmen and two unusual teenagers who go to war over $500,000 of stolen cash. Check out the trailer to this festival favorite.
Outland Blu-ray (Warner Bros.)
RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2012 Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for 1981’s Outland, a sci-fi thriller directed by Timecop’s Peter Hyams and starring 007’s Sean Connery and Peter Boyle. Outland takes place in the future and centers around an officer (Connery) who gets into galactic trouble when he uncovers a drug-smuggling conspiracy. Check out the trailer.
Brainstorm Blu-ray (Warner Bros.)
RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2012 Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for 1983’s Brainstorm, directed by Silent Running’s Douglas Trumbull and starring Christopher Walken and Natalie Wood. With its groundbreaking (for the time) effects, Brainstorm was one of the first films that toyed with virtual reality. Sadly, the real-life death of Natalie Wood (a lookalike was used to finish the film) overshadows this underrated gem. Check out the trailer.
13 Assassins DVD (1963) (Animeigo)
RELEASE DATE: June 5, 2012 Animeigo presents the original 13 Assassins on DVD. Directed by Eiichi Kudo (Yaju-deka), this 1963 classic was remade in 2010 by Takashi Miike. Due to the critical acclaim of the remake, the original has since become a hot commodity. Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Kotaro Satomi and Ryohei Uchida. Check out the trailer.
Spaghetti Western Double Feature – Grand Duel aka The Big Showdown & Keoma Blu-ray (Mill Creek Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2012 Mill Creek Entertainment presents The Spaghetti Western Double Feature on Blu-ray, featuring Lee Van Cleef in Giancarlo Santi’s The Grand Duel (aka The Big Showdown) & Franco Nero in Enzo G. Castellari’s Keoma. Check out the trailers for The Grand Duel and Keoma.
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