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Johnny Depp in "Dark Shadows"

THE MOVIE: The is the big screen of the popular 60′s horror TV series, directed by Goth maestro Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jackie Earle Haley, Chloe Moretz, and Eva Green. In theaters on May 11, 2012.

THE TRAILER: The trailer courtesy of Apple Quicktime

Updates: Hopefully, we can expect something unique from this line-up. Alice Cooper might make a cameo. Burton mainstay Danny Elfman will once again write the music. AICN has a photo of Depp in costume here. New group photo of the cast here. A different shot of Depp here. Chloe Moretz talks about working on ‘Shadows at Moviefone. Helena Bonham Carter did a horrible job explaining the appeal of the film.

CBM has a new image of Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer from the film. Newest pic of Lestat, er, Depp. Screenrant has two new pictures and a promotional poster for the film. Some new images from Beyond Hollywood but still no trailer. AICN has just added an alternative trailer with an “appearance” by Alice Cooper. Some new character posters at Beyond Hollywood. Youtube has three new TV Spots: Spot #1, Spot #2 and Spot #3

BREAKING NEWS: Even more character posters at Beyond Hollywood!

"Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Beyond Hollywood reports that Kamala Films has secured the rights to the popular manga Lone Wolf and Cub, with plans for Fast Five director Justin Lin to tackle the property. David and Janet Peoples are attached to write the script; the duo have films like Blade Runner, Unforgiven, 12 Monkeys to their credit.

Considering how busy Justin Lin is with helming Fast Six and its own possible sequel, it’s unknown just when he’d get around to directing Lone Wolf.

Lone Wolf and Cub was, of course, made into the live-action samurai film series released in the West as Shogun Assassin. Will the Hollywood remake set the story in modern times or stick to its feudal Japanese roots? Only time will tell.

The cast and crew of "White Tiger" at a VIP party in Bangkok - from left to right: Matt Mullins, Yui, Don Wilson, Cynthia Rothrock, Karen Chang and Joe Lewis

An upcoming martial arts movie called White Tiger has recently wrapped up in Bangkok and is currently in post-production.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy’s Matt Mullins leads an all-star cast that includes China O’Brien’s Cynthia Rothrock, Bloodfist’s Don “The Dragon” Wilson, the legendary Joe Lewis and famous Thai actress Yui.

White Tiger features fight choreography by BKO: Bangkok Knockout’s Kazu Patrick Tang. One of the expected highlights in White Tiger is a duel between Cynthia Rothrock and Don “The Dragon” Wilson. The pair previously worked together 2004′s Sci-Fighter, but White Tiger marks the first time they’ll be fighting each other on screen.

Directed by Death by Misadventure’s Toby Russell – with George Tan and Karen Chang serving as producers - White Tiger is expected to be released late 2012/early 2013.

- Thanks to AlbertV, Matt Mullins and Michael Deubner of Kick24.info for image.

NX-01, first. CIA, second.

Paramount has been trying to get a Jack Ryan reboot off the ground for some time now. The film will feature a younger version of the character previously portrayed by Alec Baldwin in The Hunt For Red October and Harrison Ford in Patriot Games.

Script issues have consistently derailed the project but Star Trek reboot actor Chris Pine remains the current it-guy for the lead role. The new film will not be based on any of the previous books, but will attempt to capture the same flavor.

Via Collider, Indiana Jones 4 writer David Koepp will punch up the script.

BREAKING NEWS: Variety reports that Thor director Kenneth Branagh is likely to helm the Jack Ryan film.

"Liberator" Teaser Poster

THE MOVIE: Directed by Dark Reel’s Aaron Pope, Liberator is a dark, superhero action presentation shooting in Los Angeles, CA, June 2011. Festival screenings will begin in early 2012. Liberator marks Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson’s first project in 5 years. The film also stars Jessica Andres (Out of the Darkness) and Darwin Harris (Men, Interrupted).

Updates: The film is currently in post-production. Check out the teaser trailer.

BREAKING NEWS: Here’s the latest trailer.

"Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale" American Theatrical Poster

THE MOVIE: Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale is a John Woo-produced, massive Taiwanese epic about the Seediq tribe’s upraising against Japanese colonists some eighty years ago. It was on the short list for Best Foreign Film award at this year’s Academy Awards but did not make the cut.

Updates: The Hollywood Reporter has a closer look at Rainbow.

BREAKING NEWS: 24 Frames Per Second has a listing of the North American cities Well Go USA will release Seediq Bale in on April 27th. They are: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Vancouver, Austin, and Honolulu. Check out the trailer here.

"Robocop 3" Teaser Poster

THE MOVIE: Brazillian director Jose Padilha will be in charge of rebooting the Robocop series. He helmed a series of special ops-themed local thrillers known as Elite Squad, which is the biggest domestic hit in that country right now.

Updates: Dark Horizons notes that Padila’s take won’t rely on much on social commentary as the Paul Verhoeven version, and instead focus more on the sci-fi aspect of the films. Comingsoon has Padilha’s current angle with the direction of the story. Bleeding Cool has Padilha elaborating on the setting and themes in the film. Padilha apparently wants to go full Verhoeven on the social commentary. In an interview with Hollywood Elsewhere, Padilha says casting will begin in July. THR says Elite Squad’s Nick Schenk is involved with the script. It’s official: Joel Kinnaman is the new Robocop.

BREAKING NEWS: Joel Kinnaman spoke to MTV about his upcoming role as Robocop/Alex Murphy. He says the title character will be more grounded, more human and mentions the film will have a political satire to it. In addition, he states the robot suit is still in-progress and praises director José Padilha, calling him a “badass” and “the real deal”.

Johnnie To

Shooting starts this October for Johnnie To’s Blind Detective. The film will circle around a blind man who is aided by a female detective in order to solve a bank robbery. Blind Detective reunites box office darlings Andy Lau (Dragon Family) and Sammi Cheng (Infernal Affairs), who previously starred together in films like Needing You… - Thanks to DiP for the tip!

The film has a budget of around $11 million and is slated to be released sometime in 2013. Media Asia Group is currently looking to sell international rights to the film.

Updates: Andy Lau recently spoke about the difficulty of playing a blind character. “This is one of the most challenging roles of my career because the character is blind but the director isn’t allowing me to wear shades,” explained Lau. “The director says ‘cut’ when he thinks my eyes are moving. So we’ve only managed to complete one third of the movie after 3 months of shooting.“

Confucius Blu-ray & DVD (Funimation)

It’s a bit of a light week but there are plenty of highlights, whether it’s Van Damme on Blu-ray, Chow Yun Fat stepping into the shoes of Confucius, or a slick action flick all the way from France. Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 3/27/12:

ASIAN CINEMA

Confucius (Blu-ray/DVD) – Chow Yun Fat stars as the famous philosopher in a more action-packed kind of biopic, on home formats from Funimation

Crows Zero (Blu-ray) – Takashi Miike’s kick-ass 2007 film about Japanese high school delinquents and their fighting ways comes to Blu-ray

Dragon Dynasty Collection – Volume 2 (DVD) – in this set, you get the classic Shaw Brothers titles: “The Avenging Eagle,” “Blood Brothers,” “Golden Swallow,” and “Killer Clans”

FOREIGN CINEMA

The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch (DVD) – a 2008 Bond-ian action blockbuster…from France, of all places!

Delta (DVD) – a Hungarian thriller described as that country’s answer to “Deliverance”

MAINSTREAM

The Quest (Blu-ray) – this 1996 film represents Jean Claude Van Damme’s directorial debut and it arguably remains one of his finer efforts, even if it’s basically a glorified remake of “Bloodsport”

A Dangerous Method (Blu-ray/DVD) – the latest film from David Cronenberg takes a look back at the early days of psychoanalysis. Starring master actors Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender

Dragonheart (Blu-ray) – anyone else remember when this 1996 film starring Dennis Quad and the voice of Sean Connery was considered the pinnacle of cutting edge special effects? Well, now it’s on blu-ray

Corman’s World (Blu-ray/DVD) – a 2011 documentary that takes an inside look at the long and influential career of producer/director Roger Corman

CLASSICS

Casablanca (70th Anniversary Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (Blu-ray + DVD combo) – wow, I don’t think there’s anything I could say about this edition of the 1942 film that isn’t already explained in the title

A Night to Remember (Blu-ray/DVD) – the Criterion Collection releases this 1958 British film about the tragic disaster of the Titanic

Assault on a Queen (Blu-ray) – this 1966 film co-written by “Twilight Zone” creator Rod Serling is billed as ‘Ocean’s 11 at sea’

Something to Live For (DVD) – Joan Fontaine and Ray Milland star in this 1952 bittersweet romance from director George Stevens (“Giant”)

Who’s Got the Action (Blu-ray) – Dean Martin and Lana Turner star in this 1962 comedy, now in hi-def

HORROR

The Girl in Room 2A (DVD) – Mondo Macabro presents this 1971 Italian giallo/horror flick. Dubbed in English and labeled PG-13. A PG-13 giallo?!

Magdalena: The Devil Inside the Female (DVD) – a 1974 exorcism-exploitaiton flick. So grimy, you might need a shower afterwards

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"The Cold Light of Day" Theatrical Poster

THE MOVIE: The new Superman actor will have his other action movie, The Cold Light of Day, hit theaters September 7th. It’s about Cavill’s character – while in Spain – finding a conspiracy in regard to his kidnapped family. Bruce Willis and Aliens’ Sigourney Weaver co-star in ‘Cold, while JCVD’s Mabrouk El Mechri is directing.

Updates: The trailer is now online, courtesy of TheMoviebox.net.

BREAKING NEWS: AICN has posted a clip.

"The Rebel" Vietnamese Theatrical Poster

Last night, Twitch Film reported the word that actor/martial artist Johnny Tri Nguyen will be teaming back up with his brother, director Charlie Nguyen, for a new Vietnamese martial arts film, titled Redemption. The duo previously worked on breakout hit The Rebel, which offered jaw-dropping fight choreography and a bad ass turn for former 21 Jump Street star Dustin Nguyen, and instantly made martial arts fans take notice of what was coming out of Vietnam’s film industry.

Johnny Nguyen soon after starred in Clash, an equally bone-crunching action tour de force, but the promise of Johnny reuniting with the original The Rebel team could result in something even more special. Twitch reports that the film is currently in pre-production with plans to shoot in the summer, while the story is set in modern times with a gangster/heist theme. Stay tuned for more news on the project as it develops.

Peter Webber

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Peter Webber, director of The Girl with the Pearl Earring, has plans to make a film about Japan’s fate at the end of World War II. The plot will focus on the allegedly true story of an American expert on Japanese culture placed on General Douglas MacArthur’s (Tommy Lee Jones) team, named General Bonner Fellers (Matthew Fox), who is in charge of Emperor Hirohito. Fellers’ love affair with a Japanese exchange student named Aya will also play a central part in the story.

Updates: Film Business Asia reports that Japanese actress Hatsune Eriko has been cast in the lead female role of Aya. Eriko’s previous credits include the film Norwegian Wood, based on the popular novel by Haruki Murakami, and Being Mitsuko. Peter Webber’s Emperor is now shooting in New Zealand.

"Wrath of the Titans" Teaser Poster

THE MOVIE: Perseus is back with a poofier hairdo in the sequel to 2010′s Clash of the Titans. This time around the director is Jonathan Liebesman of Battle For LA fame and the title is Wrath of the Titans. Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, and Ralph Fiennes return to do battle for the sake of men’s souls in ancient Greece. In theaters March 30, 2012.

THE TRAILER: Courtesy of Apple Quicktime.

Updates: Jonathan Liebesman explained how he’d do the follow-up differently. THR notes a threequel is already in the planning stages. EW has the first look at Sam Worthington in the sequel. CBM has some new promotional art. CBM uploaded a pic of Sam getting his tridents on. CBM uploaded more pics of Worthington with his new ‘do. CBM has a look at a low-res spot. Who wants trident? And other pics via CBM and Empire. CBM linked some sweet spots and posters. Also, AICN interviewed Worthington. Also, Dark Horizons linked some new pics. New character posters. CBM has a look at hi-res versions. Don’t miss the brand-spankin’ new trailer.

BREAKING NEWS: Still not sold on the movie? Beyond Hollywood has six clips to try and persuade you.

"The Raid" Theatrical Poster

THE MOVIE: The Raid is the follow-up to writer/director Garth Evans and star Iko Uwais’ breakout Indonesian martial arts film Merantau. There’s no denying that The Raid is one of the most anticipated films of 2012 for action buffs worldwide. Sony Pictures Classic is releasing the movie as The Raid: Redemption in North American theaters on March 23, 2012.

THE TRAILER: AICN has posted an awesome U.S. trailer!

UPDATES: Theatrical Poster and characters Iko | Ray | Yayan | Joe | Donnie | Pierre Check out the trailer. THR notes that Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda is changing the score. Q&A with director Gareth Evans and stars Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim. Watch Parts 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - THR confirms the remake is official. 2nd trailer now available. Check out this gruesome clip. Here’s a 2nd clip called “Four-On-One.” Twitch reports that Sony has pre-bought the US rights to the sequel to The Raid, titled Berandal. AICN reports that The Raid sequel will receive the localized name The Raid: Retaliation when it eventually arrives here in the States. Twitch has the final American poster for the film. Apparently, the subtitle Redemption is to help prepare US audiences for The Raid series to become an eventual trilogy. In addition to the quality Apple Quicktime trailer, we also get a featurette.

Five new bone-crunching clips in celebration of the film playing at SXSW this year. Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter offersword of a sequel with a much bigger budget, a 100 day shoot, and possible plans for a sequel. The Raid: Redemption soundtrack is now available for purchase.

BREAKING NEWS: AICN has posted a very cool interview with director Gareth Evans; and composers Mike Shinoda and Joe Trapanes.

"Nameless Gangster" Korean Theatrical Poster

Beginning March 30th, Yoon Jong-bin’s Nameless Gangster will be hitting U.S. theaters. This 2012 Korean mobster flick stars Old Boy’s Choi Min-Sik and Chaser’s Jung-woo Ha. Nameless Gangster is noted as being the first Korean film to sell so many tickets in such a short time in 2012.

Nameless Gangster revolves around a corrupted customs officer who loses his job, but immediately meets greener pastures when he comes across a gangster who has connections with the Yakuza. The two form a partnership and rise in the world of drug trafficking; of course, with every rise, there’s a fall. Check out the trailer.

For show times in your area, please visit the official site. Special thanks to 24framespersecond for spreading the word.

"Saving General Yang" Character Poster

Acclaimed director Ronny Yu was also at the Hong Kong FilMart, promoting his forthcoming film Saving General Yang. A press conference occurred with most of the cast and crew, followed by a private screening of the trailer. The film is a historical action epic focusing on “the well-known story of four generations of warriors from a Northern Han family.” The budget is set at a whopping $31.7 million, making it one of this year’s biggest films in the Asian market.

The pedigree behind Saving General Yang is just as impressive: Ronny Yu (The Bride With White Hair) directs while Raymond Wong (Flash Point) produces and Stephen Tung (A Better Tomorrow) handles action choreography. The film stars Adam Cheng, Yu Bo, Vic Chou, Raymond Lam, Wu Chun, and Fu Xinbo. Expected release date is October 2012.