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Monthly Archives: October 2012
The latest on Lu Chuan’s ‘The Last Supper’ – new poster and release date
Chinese director Lu Chuan first made waves internationally with his 2009 film City of Life and Death, a movie praised for its stark depiction of the 1937 massacre of Nanking by the Japanese imperial army. Now Lu Chuan is prepping his latest endeavor, The Last Supper, which takes audiences farther back in history to the end of the Qin Dynasty. The story focuses on the famous Hongmen Banquet, which was … Continue reading
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5 Points Pictures throws a ‘Punch’ onto DVD this February 19th, 2013
Cityonfire.com has received the following press release from 5 Points Pictures: Film distributor 5 Points Pictures is pleased to announce the two-disc, special-edition DVD release of Punch, which will be available on February 19, 2013. A coming-of-age story with equal parts humor and humanity, Punch features direction by Lee Han (Lover’s Concerto, Almost Love) and standout performances from Yoo Ah-in (Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Antique) and Kim Yun-seok (The Thieves, The Chaser), along with … Continue reading
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Toxic Avenger: Japanese Cut DVD (Troma)
RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 Troma presents the DVD for Toxic Avenger: Japanese Cut. Among the residents of Tromaville is Melvin, a nerdy, emaciated janitor at the local health club. As the chemicals take hold of his body, Melvin turns into the Toxic Avenger, doer of good, and brutal mauler of evil! This special “Japanese Cut” contains footage not seen in the current release. Check out the original U.S. trailer.
Westerns Unchained: 25-Film Blu-ray Collection (First Look Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 First Look Pictures presents Westerns Unchained, a 25 film Blu-ray collection featuring classic Spaghetti Westerns. Memorable films such as Kill Django, Lola Colt and Face to Face; and featuring Richard Harrison, Robert Woods, Antonio Sabato, Klaus Kinski, Rory Calhoun, Guiliano Gemma and Lola Folana.
Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012) Review
Director: John Hyams Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren, Kristopher Van Varenberg, Andrei Arlovski, Roy Jones, Jr., Mariah Bonner Running Time: 114 min. By HKFanatic Free will is overrated. Just ask the Universal Soldiers – they’re a group of reanimated corpses brainwashed into becoming government killers. After being released from their programming by revolutionary leader Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme), these muscle-bound warriors can finally act of their own violation. … Continue reading
Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 10/30/12
Trick or treat? This week is short on releases but with half the country bracing for a hurricane that’s probably not a bad thing. If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it! Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 10/30/12: ASIAN CINEMA Outlaw Brothers (DVD) – only one Asian movie this week but it’s well … Continue reading
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Bleak Night DVD (Bayview Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: January 22, 2013 Bayview Entertainment presents the DVD for Bleak Night (aka Pasuggun). A grieving father (Cho Seong-ha, The Yellow Sea) seeks to understand the circumstances that led his teenage son, Ki-tae (Lee Je-hoon, The Front Line), to commit suicide. Watch the trailer.
‘Dangerous Liaisons’ remake starring Zhang Ziyi – coming to North America
Shooting began on September 27th for Hur Jin-Ho’s Dangerous Liaisons, a Chinese/South Korean co-production based on the classic French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. It will be released in 2012 and stars Jang Dong-gun (The Warrior’s Way), Zhang Ziyi (Musa) and Cecilia Cheung (12 Nights). Les Liaisons dangereuses has been made into feature films many times. One of the most popular takes is Stephen Frears’ Dangerous … Continue reading
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Return Engagement (1990) Review
Director: Joe Cheung Cast: Alan Tang, Andy Lau, Simon Yam, May Lo, Elizabeth Lee, David Ng, Carrie Ng, Melvin Wong, Stephen Tung, Ku Feng, Chan Chi Fai, Dennis Chan, Stephen Chan, Chang Yi, Chen Jing, Dang Taai Woh Running Time: 109 min. By HKFanatic Until his tragic passing in 2011, actor Alan Tang was a bonafied Hong Kong legend. Tang carried himself with all the swagger of a classic Hollywood … Continue reading
The latest on the Hong Kong cop thriller ‘Cold War’ – final trailer
THE MOVIE: Cold War is directed by first-time directors, Longman Leung and Sunny Luk. Although the duo have no films to their credit, their riveting script for Cold War is what drew Hong Kong’s biggest stars in. The film stars Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, and Tony Leung Ka Fai, Aarif Lee, Gordon Lam, Andy On, Terence Yin, Charlie Yeung, Eddie Peng, Chin Ka-lok and Ma Yili. Andy Lau said “Infernal Affairs … Continue reading
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Tai Chi Zero Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 22, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Tai Chi Zero (aka Tai Chi 0) is directed by House of Fury’s Stephen Fung with Ip Man’s Sammo Hung serving as action director. The film stars Xiao-chao Yuan, William Feng, Eddie Peng, Shu Qi, Daniel Wu, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Angela Baby. Watch the trailer.
Chow Yun Fat is ‘The Last Tycoon’ – Sammo speaks!
Twitch Film has some jaw-dropping news: director Wong Jing (God of Gamblers, Jackie Chan’s City Hunter) and producer Andrew Lau (Infernal Affairs, Storm Riders) are uniting Hong Kong legends Chow Yun Fat and Sammo Hung, two men who need no introduction to Cityonfire.com readers, for a new movie. The film, titled The Last Tycoon, is based on the story of real life crime boss Du Yuesheng, who ruled the Shangai … Continue reading
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Deadly Blessing Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: January 22, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Wes Craven’s Deadly Blessing. The film is set in an Amish Country, at a local farm, where a woman’s husband is mysteriously killed by his own tractor! Starring Ernest Borgnine, Maren Jensen, Susan Buckner and Sharon Stone. Watch the trailer.
The Nest Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: January 22, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1988’s The Nest. A biological experiment goes haywire when meat-eating mutant roaches invade an island community, terrorizing a peaceful New England fishing village and hideously butchering its citizens. Directed by Terence H. Winkless (Bloodfist). Watch the trailer.
Michael Meyers is coming to your town…with a few hours to kill
Forgive me for mixing the Predator 2 tagline with Halloween. The good news is, John Carpenter’s 1978 horror movie classic Halloween – the movie that launched an entire franchise that continues to this day – is returning to the big screen. Michael Meyers will stalk theaters for one night only, October 25th, 2012, in a number of theaters across the country. Check this space for theatrical listings. If the movie … Continue reading
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