Karate-Robo Zaborgar Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 9/11/12:

ASIAN CINEMA

Karate-Robo Zaborgar (Blu-ray/DVD) – the folks at Sushi Typhoon resurrect a Japanese 70’s superhero TV show for this wild 2011 homage, on home formats from Well Go USA

Hospitalite (DVD) – this 2010 Japanese domestic comedy-drama examines the lives of a tight-knit family who run a printing shop in downtown Tokyo

Curse M (DVD) – the beautiful wife of a hospital head might just be a dangerous succubus in this 2012 Japanese erotic horror flick

Red Eye (DVD) – the 2005 Korean horror film set on a train, and not to be confused with the Wes Craven movie of the same name, receives a second printing as a Tokyo Shock Classic

The Black House (DVD) – an insurance investigator is called in to inspect a haunted house in this 1999 Japanese horror flick, now re-released as a Tokyo Shock Classic

The Suicide Song (DVD) – Ryuhei Matsuda of “Nightmare Detective” fame stars in this 2007 Japanese horror movie about a song that causes its listeners to commit suicide. Also re-released as a Tokyo Shock Classic

Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon (DVD) – it’s Japanese exploitation fun when a young teacher is blackmailed

Nympho Diver: G-String Festival (DVD) – the Japanese pinku excess continues with this entry in the obscure genre of Girl Diver films

FOREIGN CINEMA

Where Do We Go Now? (Blu-ray/DVD) – religious tension in a small Lebanese town threatens to boil over in this 2012 Arabic-language film

Elles (Blu-ray/DVD) – acclaimed actress Juliet Binoche stars as a journalist investigating the live of two young prostitutes in this 2011 French film

We Have a Pope (DVD) – a newly appointed pope refuses his calling in this 2011 Italian-language film

MAINSTREAM

Six Bullets (DVD) – Jean-Claude Van Damme’s latest direct-to-video action movie arrives on DVD courtesy of Sony. In the 2012 film, Van Damme is a mercenary on the case of a missing child

Snow White and the Huntsman (Blu-ray/DVD) – this 2012 Hollywood film is a visually imaginative retelling of the Snow White tale starring Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth

Cleanskin (Blu-ray/DVD) – in this 2012 action film, Sean Bean (“Goldeneye”) stars as a secret service agent out to dismantle terrorist cells in London

For Greater Glory (Blu-ray/DVD) – Andy Garcia and Peter O’Toole star in this 2012 Western detailing the events of the Mexico’s Cristero War, which targeted Catholics during the 1920’s

Flatland (DVD) – now here’s a bizarre release. A 22-episode sci-fi TV series starring Dennis Hopper and Francoise Yip (“Rumble in the Bronx”), filmed in Hong Kong in 2002, is brought to DVD as an 84-minute film

Bad Karma (DVD) – Ray Liotta stars as a career criminal trying to go straight in this 2011 crime thriller

CULT

Beyond the Black Rainbow (Blu-ray/DVD) – the critically-acclaimed dystopic sci-fi debut of Panos Cosmatos, the son of “Rambo: First Blood II” and “Tombstone” director George P. Cosmatos

NEW TO BLU-RAY

The Ring (Blu-ray) – the one J-horror remake that’s arguably superior to the original. Director Gore Verbinski directs Noami Watts to great effect in this beyond-creepy 2002 film, now in hi-def

Titanic (Blu-ray) – well, okay. Does James Cameron’s 1997 film really need any introduction?

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Blu-ray) – the demented 1988 cult horror film arrives in hi-def

Jeepers Creepers (Blu-ray) – the oft-overlooked 2001 monster movie sees a belated Blu-ray release

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (Blu-ray) – Tobe Hooper followed up his gritty, nihilistic 70’s horror classic with this over-the-top and cartoony 1986 take on the franchise. This underrated sequel arrives in hi-def

The Score (Blu-ray) – Edward Norton and Robert De Niro match wits in this 2001 crime caper, now in hi-def

Airplane! (Blu-ray) – the beloved 1980 disaster film spoof from director Jerry Zucker

The Firm (Blu-ray) – the successful 1993 John Grisham legal thriller starring Tom Cruise. Wanna place any bets that Tom has to run full bore at some point in the film?

RE-ISSUES

The Sapphire Collection (Blu-ray) – Braveheart, Gladiator, and Saving Private Ryan feature in this 3-film collection, conveniently priced at $34.27

Tim Burton: Collection (Blu-ray) – for only $41.99 you’ll receive: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) Beetlejuice (1988) Batman (1989) Batman Returns (1992) Mars Attacks! (1996) Corpse Bride (2005) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Men of War/Bravo Two Zero (Blu-ray) – two action films, one starring Dolph Lundgren, the other starring Sean Bean, are paired together on Blu-ray

Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy / Beneath Loch Ness (Blu-ray) – two creature features, one directed by Russell Mulcahy of “Highlander” fame, are paired on Blu-ray together by Miramax

Classic Charles Bronson (DVD) – 9 hours of early Charles Bronson films and TV shows, including “Cold Sweat” and “Man With the Camera,” are together in this set of Pop Flix

The Prophecy/The Prophecy II: God’s Army (Blu-ray) – you won’t want to mess with Christopher Walken’s heavenly angel in this horror series

Wes Craven Presents: They/Cursed (Blu-ray) – two latter day Wes Craven films are brought together on Blu

The Hole/Venom (Blu-ray) – more low-budget horror paired together for a budget price. At least “The Hole” stars Keira Knightly and Thora Birch

Darkness/Below (Blu-ray) – “Darkness” stars Anna Paquin while “Below” arrives from the director of “Pitch Black”

Dracula 2000/Dracula II: Ascension (Blu-ray) – Wes Craven produced these two attempts to revive the Dracula mythos for modern times

The Horror Pack Triple Feature (Blu-ray) – two remakes of Asian horror films – “The Ring” and “The Uninvited” – are packed with the American horror movie “Case 39”

The Crow 2: City of Angels / The Crow: Wicked Prayer (Blu-ray) – due to demand from somebody, I’m sure, the much-maligned “The Crow” sequels are together on Blu

Paranormal Activity Trilogy Gift Set (Blu-ray) – the popular film series is re-issued together on Blu-ray for fans

HORROR

The Loved Ones (DVD) – this Australian horror flick has been praised by internet critics since its 2009 release. North America finally gets the chance to experience the movie this week

Hammer House of Horror – The Complete Series (DVD) – the good folks at Synapse Films release this beloved 1980 horror television series, featuring appearances by the likes of Pierce Brosnan and Peter Cushing

Rosewood Lane (Blu-ray/DVD) – Rose McGowan and Ray Wise co-star in this 2011 horror film about a deadly paperboy, from the director of “Jeepers Creepers”

Entrance (DVD) – this 2012 psychological thriller follows a young woman’s descent into crippling paranoia

Dark Night of the Scarecrow (Deluxe Collector’s Edition) (DVD) – special features abound in the collector’s edition of this 1981 cult favorite horror flick

Vile (DVD) – a 2011 riff on “Saw”-style torture, featuring an appearance by Maynard James Keenan of the band Tool

In the Devil’s Garden (DVD) – this 1971 British horror film is billed as a UK riff on the giallo formula

The Devil Inside (Blu-ray) – the critically panned 2012 found footage horror film receives a Blu-ray release

Appropriate Adult (DVD) – a 2011 psychological thriller based on the true story of a serial killer and the social worker tasked with sitting in on his interrogations

Dracula vs. Frankenstein (DVD) – a 1971 clash of the monsters. Please note the Blu-ray will be releasing on September 25th

Where Evil Lives (DVD) – a 1991 Troma slasher movie

Chillers (DVD) – a low-budget 1987 horror anthology film in the “Creepshow” vein from Troma

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"Hero" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Chinese Films offers word that acclaimed Hollywood director Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) might be teaming up with Hero and House of Flying Daggers mastermind Zhang Yimou for a new film. The project is based off the Chinese opera Qin Shi Huang, which Zhang Yimou served as stage director on and Ridley saw performed in New York in 2006.

The opera itself was inspired by the 1996 film The First Emperor, which was initially banned in China but eventually re-released into theaters eight months later.

Ridley Scott’s latest film, Prometheus, just opened in China a week ago. It’s thought that Ridley would ask Zhang Yimou to serve as producer on the Qin Shi Huang film while Ridley himself would direct.

Western media outlets aren’t picking up the story quite yet, though, so it’s perhaps all a bit speculative at the moment.

"They Live" Scream Factory™ DVD Cover

Cityonfire.com has received the following press release on July 30, 2012 from Shout! Factory: The truth is more than meets the eye. You’ve been listening to their speeches and watching them on TV. They influence our decisions without us knowing it. Think again and the choice is yours!

On November 6, 2012, Scream Factory™ presents John Carpenter’s politically-charged science fiction thriller They Live Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and DVD. Featuring anamorphic widescreen presentation of this cult classic movie, this special collector’s edition home entertainment release of They Live boasts a bounty of special bonus content, a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork, a reversible wrap with original theatrical key art and much more! They Live Collector’s Edition Blu-ray has a suggested retail price of $29.93 and $16.50 for the DVD. Fans and collector’s can pre-order now at ShoutFactory.com and Amazon.com.

*Production now underway for extensive and insightful bonus features that include all-new interviews, an audio commentary and archival material. Shout! Factory will announce in-depth bonus features and additional news in next couple months.

Horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing) directs this heart-pounding thriller in which aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission. Humanity’s last chance lies with a lone drifter who stumbles upon a harrowing discovery — a unique pair of sunglasses that reveals the terrifying and deadly truth.

Avid John Carpenter fans, movie enthusiasts and collectors please take note: Order this collector’s edition Blu-ray or DVD directly from ShoutFactory.com and receive an exclusive 18”x24” poster featuring the newly commissioned artwork! Less than 500 have been made, so these are only available while supplies last.

Update: EXTENSIVE BONUS FEATURES:

– Audio Commentary with Writer/Director John Carpenter and Actor Roddy Piper
– Independent Thoughts – An interview with Writer/Director John Carpenter
– Man vs. Aliens – An interview with Actor Keith David
– Woman of Mystery – An interview with Actress Meg Foster
– Watch, Look, Listen: The Sights & Sounds of “They Live”
– 2012 Cast Reunion Q&A with Roddy Piper, Keith David, and Meg Foster.
– Original EPK: The Making of “They Live”
– Never-Before-Seen Footage from the Commercials created for the film.
– Original Theatrical Trailer
– TV Spots & Still Gallery

"The Fortune Tellers" Theatrical Poster

The esteemed Todd Rigney of Beyond Hollywood has your first look at director Sin Jeong-won’s (Chawz) new supernatural thriller, The Fortune Tellers. In this movie, bespectacled cutie Kang Ye-won heads to a remote village where a grand exorcism is about to take place. Unfortunately, the evil spirit proves too powerful to be contained and now Kang Ye-won must team up with the shamans who have gathered in the village to put a stop to things.

Chawz was a bit overly long but it did a great job balancing comedy, pathos, and wild creature sequences so we should expect great things from The Fortune Tellers. From these pictures, it certainly looks like it’ll be a lot of fun. The film opens in South Korea later this year. We’ll hit you up with a trailer as soon as one is available.

Update: Seems like it’s been ages since we reported on this film, which is now going by the moniker Ghost Sweepers, but you can check out the teaser trailer online. Just be warned that it doesn’t seem to show any footage from the movie itself.

BREAKING NEWS: Enjoy a new full-length trailer and several posters for this promising supernatural action/comedy. Thanks to 24 Frames Per Second for the scoop

Legendary Amazons Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Cityonfire.com has received the following press release from Well Go USA:

Based on the epic 1972 martial arts classic The 14 Amazons, renowned actor and producer Jackie Chan and director Frankie Chan’s (A Warrior’s Tragedy 2) remake, Legendary Amazons, debuts on Blu-ray & DVD on October 16th from Well Go USA Entertainment.

Cecilia Cheung (Shaolin Soccer), Cheng Pei-Pei (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) and Liu Ziaoqing (Plastic Flowers) star as widowed wives who must lead the other widows into battle when the last of a long line of Song generals are killed. Richie Ren (Life Without Principle, Accident) also stars as Yang Zongbao, the last of the Song generals to fall.

Bonus materials include a behind-the-scenes featurette and a new, optional English dub. Legendary Amazons has a runtime of approximately 108 minutes and is not rated.

“A GENRE BREAKTHROUGH.” – Movie-Exclusive.com

“IMPRESSIVE” – BeyondHollywood.com

Synopsis: Yang Zongbao is the last man standing in the Yang clan, a family of generals who have dedicated their lives to defending the Song Dynasty from foreign invaders. He apparently dies in battle tragically when the treacherous Imperial Tutor Pan refuses to send reinforcements to aid him. Yang Zongbao’s widowed wife Mu Guiying leads the other widows of the Yang clan into battle to continue the legacy of their husbands.