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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Because Ninja's Rock! Chinese Super Ninja's Available For Sale
Enjoy the awesomeness of the Ninja from Cheng Cheh and the new official UNCUT and RESTORED DVD from IVL. Remember every purchase you make allows us to get my DVDs and review them.
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Morgoth Takes on Undefatable aka The Eyeball Clip on Youtube
Yes, this is THE Undefeatable, one of the best cheesy movies ever made. Godfrey Ho's modern day masterpiece. The acting is beyond horrible, and the way the actors deliver their lines is bound to cause laughter.
The movie starts off with a woman talking to her psychiatrist about her abusive husband Paul. She says Paul used to be a mechanic but has changed since he became a fighter. He fights in death matches and thinks he is undefeatable. Paul is nicknamed Stingray. He gets home one day and sexually abuses his wife. She finally leaves him and Stingray goes crazy. He starts kidnapping any woman that has a flower dress and red hair like his wife. The cops start to take notice after finding the women dead. There are a lot of clues, but these cops are not the brightest people. Ray Niam, an unknown actor to me, plays the cop that is investigating the murders.
Cynthia Rothrock is a gang member who fights on the street to earn money. She has a job as a waitress but needs the extra money to pay for her sister's college tuition. Her sister just so happens to have red hair and wears a flower dress. She is kidnapped and killed, and Rothrock teams up with the cop to take down the killer.
The fight scenes are not too bad. Stingray is hilarious. He is very muscular, kind of looks like Michael Douglas, and has a crazy mullet fro thing going on. His acting is so bad that he comes across as being mentally handicapped. He is not believable at being scary, but he is still a lot of fun to watch. His movements are very akward and his facial expressions had me bursting out with laughter.
The first fight scene introduces Ray Niam as the cop. This guy is a horrible actor. He never shows any emotion, and his acting performance is actually funny because you can tell he is trying his hardest, yet he does everything wrong. So the first fight has him taking out 2 goons who are robbing a convenience store. This fight is pretty good, but only about 10 seconds long. Ray Niam does some good handwork and takes out both guys quickly.
Next fight has Rothrock fighting a rival gang member. The fight itself is decent, but what is going on around the fight is much more interesting. The audience starts clapping and stomping a concrete wall in a rhythmic beat. Godfrey Ho really knows how to set the mood.
Next fight has Stingray killing some guy and kidnapping his girlfriend. Nothing special about this fight. It's too short, and the actor who plays Stingray doesn't seem to know what choreography is. He does his own thing. There is an nice stunt at the end of the fight, but that's it.
Then Rothrock has another planned fight. She goes up against a big guy who wears football pads and charges at her like a football player. Rothrock kicks him a few times and beats him easily. Somehow Stingray spots the football player and his girlfriend going home from the fight with Rothrock. The girl is wearing a flower dress and has red hair so Stingray goes over to their trailer and beats the guy up. But he doesn't take the girl. I think Godfrey Ho just forgot. This fight is over quickly. The football player is so bad he actually makes Stingray look good with a few of his punches.
In the next scene Stingray sees Rothrock's sister with her red hair and flower dress. This is one of the better fights of the movie, but too short only lasting about 30 seconds. Stingray looks tough and there is a good stunt.
Now that her sister is dead, Rothrock tries to find the killer by challenging gangs to fights. She goes up against an eagle claw performer. I like the idea of having the eagle claw guy wear actual claws, but the choreography is only average.
The next guy Rothrock challenges is not bad. They have a good fight but it is cut too short and turns into a bad group fight. There are a couple good stunts but the choreography is slow.
The final fight is Stingray vs the cop. This is as bad as fight choreography gets. These guys do not work well together. There is no chemistry and none of their attacks look believable. The cop is always putting his hand up to block kicks and punches before Stingray even attacks. Midway through they decide to take off their shirts for some reason. I guess Godfrey Ho was hoping the audience would look at the guys chests instead of the terrible fight that is going on. So the fight is bad, but very funny.
If you are a hardcore fighting fan, then this will disappoint. If you like really cheesy movies then you will love this. The final scene may just be the best scene in the movie. Rothrock decides to enroll all of her gang member friends into college. So is Rothrock going to college? She says no, but the cop already enrolled her. That sneaky dog.
2/5
A New Member Joins HKCFN!
Ron aka Morgoth will be a new staff reviewer here at HK and CULT FILM NEWS. You may know Morgoth from his posts at Kung Fu Cinema's Kung Fu Fandom Forum or from his more than 900 plus reviews at Amazon (and no that is not a exaggeration in the least). Ron, brings a passion for old school kung fu coupled with a knowledge of its cast and crew that will help HK and CULT FILM NEWS evolve even more in its goal to be one of the top HK sites around.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Betcha you thought this was never dubbed in English: Have Sword, Will Travel! Plus the Rare of the Day!
Needless to say the Flashlegs Clan never ceases to surprise me everyday! FLK's Forum is the link at the top of the page. Give it a look!
They also help contribute the Rare of the Day with the bizarre Abbot White 2.
They also help contribute the Rare of the Day with the bizarre Abbot White 2.
If your in San Fransico 11/4, you need to go get your copy of "Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monster" signed by August Ragone!
This coming Sunday, November 4th, author August Ragone will be appearing at an in-store signing for the release of his first book, EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTER, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Border's Books in the Stonestown Galleria (233 Winston Drive, San Francisco, CA 94132). Former "Creature Features" host, author John Stanley, will be joining him to sign copies of his latest book, "I Was a TV Horror Host."
EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTER is marching into better retailers near you as you read this from the world-renown Chronicle Books. "Who is Eiji Tsuburaya," you might ask? Tsuburaya (1901-1970) was one of the technical pioneers of Japanese Cinema in the Silent Era, who went on to create the visual effects for GODZILLA and ULTRAMAN. This official 208-page, heavily-illustrated (200 images), coffeetable hardcover, is the first fully-authorized book of its kind published outside of Japan, and is the first biography of this important figure of Japanese Cinema ever written in any language other than Japanese!
Already available in Canada, EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTERS, is receiving positive reviews: "The difference between this book and other coffee table volumes that have covered daikaiju before, though, is the staggeringly researched detail that Ragone has put into the text itself. This is not just a picture book to flip through, nod approvingly at and stick on the shelf; this is a record easily in scale with the monsters Tsuburaya created—a critical and historical look at the creation and output of an industry that spanned (and has continued to span) the decades." - Tooth & Dagger.com
Tim Lucas, publisher and editor of the award-winning Video Watchdog magazine had this to say about the author, "There is so much writing in English on Japanese cinema that can't be accepted at face value--not because the writers are careless, but because the differences in culture and language are just too intricate. When I see August Ragone's name on a piece of writing, it gives me permission to place my faith in it completely. Among Japanese fantasy film historians, he's the best working in English."
More signings to be announced in the near future -- stay tuned! If you live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area and can't make it, you can also pre-order your own copy today from Amazon.com!
EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTER is marching into better retailers near you as you read this from the world-renown Chronicle Books. "Who is Eiji Tsuburaya," you might ask? Tsuburaya (1901-1970) was one of the technical pioneers of Japanese Cinema in the Silent Era, who went on to create the visual effects for GODZILLA and ULTRAMAN. This official 208-page, heavily-illustrated (200 images), coffeetable hardcover, is the first fully-authorized book of its kind published outside of Japan, and is the first biography of this important figure of Japanese Cinema ever written in any language other than Japanese!
Already available in Canada, EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTERS, is receiving positive reviews: "The difference between this book and other coffee table volumes that have covered daikaiju before, though, is the staggeringly researched detail that Ragone has put into the text itself. This is not just a picture book to flip through, nod approvingly at and stick on the shelf; this is a record easily in scale with the monsters Tsuburaya created—a critical and historical look at the creation and output of an industry that spanned (and has continued to span) the decades." - Tooth & Dagger.com
Tim Lucas, publisher and editor of the award-winning Video Watchdog magazine had this to say about the author, "There is so much writing in English on Japanese cinema that can't be accepted at face value--not because the writers are careless, but because the differences in culture and language are just too intricate. When I see August Ragone's name on a piece of writing, it gives me permission to place my faith in it completely. Among Japanese fantasy film historians, he's the best working in English."
More signings to be announced in the near future -- stay tuned! If you live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area and can't make it, you can also pre-order your own copy today from Amazon.com!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Sonny Chiba and Yasuaki Kurata team up to kick ass on DVD in November: Legend of Seven Monks
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Two of The Biggest Names in Japanese Martial Arts Appear Together on
Screen For The First Time:
Yasuaki Kurata and J.J. Sonny Chiba
LEGEND OF SEVEN MONKS
Available November 13, 2007
Woodland Hills, CA – Martial-arts fans unite! For the first time ever on screen, two legendary martial-arts heroes battle it out! Westlake is proud to debut Legend of Seven Monks available on DVD November 13, 2007. Over the years, action film stars Yasuaki Kurata, who has
appeared in more than 60 Japanese martial arts films, and J.J. Sonny Chiba, who has starred in hit films including Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2 have built up a friendship and rivalry, but they have never appeared on screen together. Now, in the tradition
of Japanese honor – each man must fight to survive or live life as a loser!
Legend of Seven Monks is priced at $19.98, and is in Japanese with English subtitles. The film is directed by Kenji Tanigaki. It tells the story of two monks who must defend their home. Kikyo Temple is said to have been home of warriors engaged in countless battles who became known
as the “Seven Blue Dragons.” For 1400 years, guardians have watched over and defeated the evil spirits located in the mountains. Now only two survivors of the ongoing conflict remain, the monks Santoku and Genryu. Can they really save Santoku and accomplish the Demon Seal
Ritual? What destiny awaits them?
LEGEND OF SEVEN MONKS
Street Date: November 13, 2007
Item Number: WLV3525
UPC: 798622352521
SRP: $19.98
Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: Approximately 92 Minutes
Genre: Action/Asian Martial Arts
Format: Full Frame
Language Japanese with English Subtitles
Two of The Biggest Names in Japanese Martial Arts Appear Together on
Screen For The First Time:
Yasuaki Kurata and J.J. Sonny Chiba
LEGEND OF SEVEN MONKS
Available November 13, 2007
Woodland Hills, CA – Martial-arts fans unite! For the first time ever on screen, two legendary martial-arts heroes battle it out! Westlake is proud to debut Legend of Seven Monks available on DVD November 13, 2007. Over the years, action film stars Yasuaki Kurata, who has
appeared in more than 60 Japanese martial arts films, and J.J. Sonny Chiba, who has starred in hit films including Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2 have built up a friendship and rivalry, but they have never appeared on screen together. Now, in the tradition
of Japanese honor – each man must fight to survive or live life as a loser!
Legend of Seven Monks is priced at $19.98, and is in Japanese with English subtitles. The film is directed by Kenji Tanigaki. It tells the story of two monks who must defend their home. Kikyo Temple is said to have been home of warriors engaged in countless battles who became known
as the “Seven Blue Dragons.” For 1400 years, guardians have watched over and defeated the evil spirits located in the mountains. Now only two survivors of the ongoing conflict remain, the monks Santoku and Genryu. Can they really save Santoku and accomplish the Demon Seal
Ritual? What destiny awaits them?
LEGEND OF SEVEN MONKS
Street Date: November 13, 2007
Item Number: WLV3525
UPC: 798622352521
SRP: $19.98
Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: Approximately 92 Minutes
Genre: Action/Asian Martial Arts
Format: Full Frame
Language Japanese with English Subtitles
The Original Trailer to Chinese Super Ninja's
Remember, the more hits I get, the more content you get! :) Next up is Eric Tsang as RAMBO. No, I'm not kidding. I swear, I think Sly watched some of Fatal Vacation for his new Rambo.
Note: I just uploaded the trailer, so it may take some time to appear.
Note: I just uploaded the trailer, so it may take some time to appear.
An Update of the DVD Rights to The Beyond.
Big thanks to Grindhouse for kindly answering our question on the rights to Lucio Fulci's The Beyond.
Hi Ian,Grindhouse Releasing has all rights to the movie. It was sublicensed to Anchor Bay as part of our deal with Rolling Thunder, but with the expiration of that deal, all rights have returned to us. We will be re-releasing THE BEYOND on dvd sometime soon.Thanks!Bob Murawski
Grindhouse Releasing
Thursday, October 25, 2007
We Return On Monday!
Hey guys, I just need to spend this weekend on studying and such. We will be back with a lot of coverage this Monday. Kicking off with Dog Eat Dog Screencaps and review and a LOT more too.
Enjoy the weekend!
Enjoy the weekend!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
What is this?? Bigfoot? A Tree?
I don't know myself, but I would highly recommend joining in the discussion at Bigfoot Forums.
http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=20531&st=0&gopid=414944&#entry414944
The original report with more pictures.
http://209.85.50.7/~skookum/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=192
Balls of Fury Coming to DVD!
Hey, its got James Hong in it, nuff said!
A HUGE COMEDY WITH TINY BALLS
STREET DATE: 12/18/07
OVERVIEW: From the creators of Night at The Museum and Reno 911 comes Balls of Fury, the outrageous new comedy starring Christopher Walken and George Lopez. The high stakes world of underground **PING-PONG® is infiltrated in this hilarious spoof that combines comedy and action for one explosive ending. With a hysterical alternative ending not shown in theaters, experience the ultimate battle for the **PING-PONG® paddle on DVD this holiday season!
PRELIMINARY BONUS FEATURES:
- DELETED SCENES
- ALTERNATE ENDING
Rodriguez offers Randy a new assignment
- BALLS OUT: THE MAKING OF BALLS OF FURY
This “making of” features filmmakers Ben Garant and Tom Lennon discussing their rise from television to the big screen, as well as the training that went into making this film.
- UNDER THE BALLS: THE LIFE OF A BALL WRANGLER
This tongue-in-cheek “mockumentary” explores a day in the life for the film’s ball wrangler.
SYNOPSIS: In a secret society, the competition is brutal and the stakes are high. It is the unsanctioned, underground, and utterly unhinged world of clandestine **PING-PONG® tournaments. Down-and-out former professional **PING-PONG® phenom Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler) is sucked into this world when FBI Agent Rodriguez (George Lopez) recruits him for a secret mission. Randy is determined to bounce back and win and to smoke out his father’s killer – arch-fiend Feng (Christopher Walken).
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date: December 18, 2007
Price: $29.98 SRP
Running Time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13
Languages/Subtitles: English, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
HKCFN Podcast 2: Godzilla Final Wars!
Derek and I take a look at the most controversial Godzilla film ever.
We also take a peak at:
-The Awesomeness of Don Frye
-Why Mike Schlesinger is pretty darn cool too.
-What were people expected with Kitamura and his post-modern Godzilla film.
-Fanboys (young and old).
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LZYUXQGR
We also take a peak at:
-The Awesomeness of Don Frye
-Why Mike Schlesinger is pretty darn cool too.
-What were people expected with Kitamura and his post-modern Godzilla film.
-Fanboys (young and old).
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LZYUXQGR
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Happy 300th Post! HKCFN Presents Austin's KKvG Musicial Performance
Thanks to Brad for this special exclusive!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Scarecrows Screenshots from Fox's DVD
A review will be up tonight. Now what will post 300 be?
Buy Scarecrows
at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.
Buy Scarecrows
at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.
The Burning Screencaps from MGM
A Review should be up by mid-afternoon.
Buy The Burning at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.
Buy The Burning
at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.
The Countdown To Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching and as a cult/horror (and Kung Fu) themed website there is no way we're not going to celebrate. Start checking back all through the day for new reviews and screencaps. First up, the new UNCUT Scarecrows and The Burning DVD from MGM/FOX. Then the new harrowing crime action masterpiece from Hong Kong Dog Bite Dog from Dragon Dynasty.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Godzilla Meets King Boxer: Ironside Season Two On DVD
Ironside is back! Out now on DVD, Shout! Factory brings us Ironside: Season Two, starring Emmy winners Raymond Burr and Barbara Anderson. This seven disc set features all 26 episodes.
Ironside Seasons 1 & 2 trailer stream:
http://www.shoutfactory.com/av/ironside/i&ii/trailer.asx
Wheelchair-bound Robert T. Ironside (Primetime Emmy®-winner Raymond Burr) and his crack team of investigators including Detective Sergeant Ed Brown (Don Galloway), beautiful policewoman Eve Whitfield (Barbara Anderson, who won a Primetime Emmy® for this role) and ex-con turned assistant Mark Sanger (Don Mitchell) return to their uniquely designed SFPD office to help fight crime others can’t as the complete Season Two of the five-time Primetime Emmy®-winning Ironside comes to DVD for the first time on October 16, 2007 from Shout! Factory.
With superb story lines dealing with socially important topics like racism, drugs, abortion, and terror, Ironside’s sophomore season continued the tradition of attracting special guest stars—including Milton Berle, Anne Baxter, Bill Bixby, Ricardo Montalban, Burgess Meredith, Ed Asner and many more. Ironside: Season Two includes all 26 original action-packed episodes in a collectible seven-disc DVD box set priced for everyone to own at $44.99.
Set during the turbulent 1960s, Ironside topped the TV ratings while on NBC from 1967 to 1975 and gave television its first disabled hero. Boasting a stellar cast and original music by Quincy Jones, Ironside is classic television at its finest and is part of the Universal Television Catalog. Ironside was licensed to Shout! Factory by NBC Universal Television Distribution, along with recent DVD releases including Inside the Actor's Studio and McHale's Navy.
Preferred retail link:
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
46% off Synaspe Films at Deep Discount DVD too
Thanks to anonymous for reminding me about this. I forgot to add this along with the BU titles.
Here is the link:
http://www.deepdiscount.com/DVD---Ryko-Synapse_stcVVcatId492055VVviewcat.htm
Lasts till the 22nd.
Here is the link:
http://www.deepdiscount.com/DVD---Ryko-Synapse_stcVVcatId492055VVviewcat.htm
Lasts till the 22nd.
Masters of Horror: The V Word from Anchor Bay
Heck, the minute they said Michael Ironside plays a violent ghost I at least have to give it a try.
MASTERS OF HORROR SEASON TWO
CULMINATES WITH
ERNEST DICKERSON’S “THE V WORD”
The word is out December 11th on DVD
BURBANK, CA – What happens to a friendship when it’s put to the test? Or when one friend beckons another friend to share his addiction? When that addiction is warm human blood and your friend is a genuine vampire, then this clash-of-wills means only one thing: the Masters of Horror are on the job! From Ernest Dickerson, the director of Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight and Bones, comes a tale of friendship and fear, of horror and hormones, and how far one friend will go to save – or damn – the other with the December 11th premiere of “The V Word” on DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment. “The V Word” concludes the second season of the lauded (awards include an Emmy®, two Saturn Awards and a Scream Award) anthology series that broke the rules and reaped worldwide praise for its groundbreaking excursions into horror. Stuffed with enough juicy bonus features to satisfy the toughest thirst for behind the scenes access, “The V Word” DVD has an anemic SRP of $14.98, with pre-book on November 8th.
Written by series creator and Co-Executive Producer Mick Garris, “The V Word” puts a grisly twist on teenage vampirism. For geeky best friends Kerry (Arjay Smith) and Justin (Branden Nadon), who’ve only experienced carnage via their video games, it’s the ultimate late night dare: they want to see a real corpse. But when the pair breaks into a local mortuary, they unleash a ferocious ghoul (Michael Ironside, Scanners, Starship Troopers) who’s hungry to share a few depraved urges of his own. Soon, besides contending with the most dreaded of teen fears – peer pressure – they must now face the kind that might curse their souls for eternity! Jodelle Ferland (Silent Hill) co-stars.
“The V Word” on DVD drinks deep with bonus features including:
- Widescreen (1.78:1) presentation, enhanced for 16x9 televisions
- Audio Commentary with Director Ernest Dickerson and Writer/Co-Executive Producer Mick Garris
- Feeding Frenzy: The Making of The V Word
- Bite Me: Tearing Up the FX Shot!
- Photo Gallery
- Script ( DVD -ROM)
Premiering on the Show tim e cable network in October 2005 to critical and public acclaim, each one-hour Masters of Horror film sets a new standard in terror, written and directed by some of the genre’s leading practitioners.
The executive producers of Masters of Horror are Morris Berger and Steve Brown; Starz Media’s John W. Hyde; Industry Entertainment’s Keith Addis and Andrew Deane ; and Nice Guy Productions’ Mick Garris . Reunion Pictures’ Lisa Richardson and Tom Rowe are producers. Industry Entertainment’s Adam Goldworm and Ben Browning are co-producers on the series.
MASTERS OF HORROR SEASON TWO:
ERNEST DICKERSON’S “THE V WORD”
Street Date: December 11, 2007
Catalog #: N9912
UPC : 0 1313 89912-8 7
Run Time: 58 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
SRP : $14.98
The Tripper Coming From Fox DVD
more.
THE TRIPPER DVD will feature the never-before-seen unrated director’s cut not shown in theaters featuring more blood and gore, plus director / cast commentary, deleted scenes, blooper reel, making-of featurette and hilarious behind-the-scenes tour footage from Arquette’s trek across America promoting the film. Slashing onto DVD just in time for Halloween scares, THE TRIPPER
– The “Impeachable” Unrated Version DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of
$27.98
Synopsis:
As a rural
DVD Special Features:
· Audio Commentary by director David Arquette and actors Thomas Jane, Paul Reubens and
· Deleted Scenes
· Blooper Reel
· Behind The Spleens featurette
· The Tripper Presidential Campaign Tour footage
· Behind-the-Scenes Segments
o The Making of Ronald Reagan
o The Missing Finger Incident
o A Shitty Situation
· Photo Gallery
· Theatrical Trailers
THE TRIPPER – The “Impeachable” Unrated Version
Street Date: October 23, 2007
DVD Price: $27.98
Feature Running Time: 98 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
DVD Feature Rating: Not Rated
Closed Captioned: Yes
The Tripper – Unrated Edition
Promotional Clips
ASX, RM & WMV Formats
Clip #1: It's A Bad Scene
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Clip #2: I Hate them
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Clip #1: It's Reagan
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http://broadband.foxhome.com/tripper/100807/tripper_reagan_lo.asx
http://broadband.foxhome.com/tripper/100807/tripper_reagan_hi.rm
http://broadband.foxhome.com/tripper/100807/tripper_reagan_lo.rm
http://broadband.foxhome.com/tripper/100807/tripper_reagan_hi.wmv
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Angel Collectors Edition Box Set Coming From Fox
“ANGEL” COLLECTOR’S SET
30 Disc DVD Set Features Series’ Entire 100-plus Episodes, Collectible Booklet And More
Arriving In Time For Gift Giving On October 30, 2007 From Fox Home Entertainment
CENTURY CITY, Calif. – Faith will be restored and souls will be saved when the vampire cursed with a human soul returns to fight demons on the dark side in the “Angel” Collector’s Set DVD arriving October 30, 2007 from Fox Home Entertainment. For the first time ever, all five seasons of the hit supernatural drama will be packaged together in a 30-disc special collector’s box uniquely designed for the ultimate fan. The collection features all 110 episodes, a personally signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon and a collectible companion booklet. The sci-fi action-thriller, created by Joss Whedon as a “spin-off” to the international cult sensation “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” became a wildly successful series among critics and fans alike. Nominated for a total of twenty-two Saturn Awards during its entire run, the show garnered the win for Best Network Series (2004), as well as two Best Actor wins for David Boreanaz (“Bones”) who stars as the mysterious and tortured Angel. The series also stars Saturn Award winners for Best Supporting Actor and Actress James Marsters (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as Vampire Spike and Amy Acker (“Alias”), as Winifred, the beautiful scientist and detective who has become a trusted member of Angel’s team. The series also stars Alexis Denisof (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as demon hunter Wesley Wyndam-Price, J. August Richards (“Conviction”) as the street savvy vampire turned take-no-prisoner lawyer and Andy Hallett (Geppetto’s Secret) as the witty and charismatic karaoke-singing demon Lome. The “Angel” Collector’s Set will be available for the suggested retail price of $139.98. Prebook is October 3, 2007.
“Angel” Synopsis
A centuries-old vampire cursed with a conscience, Angel (Boreanaz) left the small California town of Sunnydale and the only woman he ever loved to take up residence in the City of Angels. Between the pervasive evil and countless temptations lurking beneath the city’s glittering façade, Los Angeles proves to be the ideal location for a fallen vampire who has the mission to save lost souls and in turn redeem his own by restoring hope to those locked in a losing battle with their own demons.
“Angel” Collector’s Set DVD Special Features:
The complete series features all 110 episodes on 30 discs, a signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon and a collectible companion booklet. The DVD is presented in full screen format with English, Spanish and French Dolby Surround.
“Angel” Collector’s Set
Price: $139.98
Street Date: October 30, 2007
DVD Catalog #: 2246737
U.S. Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
Angel Collector’s Box Set
Promotional Clips
Season One
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel/Angel_clip1_hi.wmv
Season Two
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel/Angel_season2_clip1_hi.wmv
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Season Three
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel3/Angel_S3_c1_hi.wmv
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http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel3/Angel_S3_c3_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel3/Angel_S3_c4_hi.wmv
Season Four
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel4/Angel_S4_c1_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel4/Angel_S4_c2_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel4/Angel_S4_c3_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel4/Angel_S4_c4_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel4/Angel_S4_c5_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel4/Angel_S4_c6_hi.wmv
Season Five
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_angelbest1_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_angelbest2_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_angelbest3_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_angelsinhell_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_badgirls_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_darla_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_herbsaundersgag_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_lilah_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_nononogag_hi.wmv
http://broadband.foxhome.com/angel5/angel5_spike_hi.wmv
Monday, October 15, 2007
GHOST RIDER Review
Heavy on the bad. Heavy on the ass. Light on the badass.
Did anyone think this movie was going to be any good? A $120 million movie not screened for critics? I could write a detailed synopsis, but instead, I'd like to list the moments and reasons why I think this movie would be perfect for MST3K and Rifftrax. This movie is just BEGGING for it. Spoilers abound.
- Johnny's father is informed by letter that his cancer is terminal. "Dear Mr. Blaze, I didn't want to catch your cancer, so I just thought I'd let you know you're dying. Sorry! Love, Dr. X" "Doctor visits by mail. The carnies' union did a really poor job of negotiating medical benefits."
- Johnny finds the letter barely crumbled up in the trash can. "You know how Enron got caught? They hired carnies to get rid of their sensitive documents."
- Johnny barely emotes upon learning of his father's TERMINAL cancer.
- The totally non-legally binding contract that Mephistopheles makes Johnny sign unintentionally. Since when does cutting your finger on the scroll and letting a drop of blood fall on the contract count as a willing signature? Sure, the Devil probably has THE Dream Team of lawyers, but Johnny wasn't even given a chance to sign his name.
- Nic Cage's performance that vacillates between amusingly bizarre and deadpan emotionless.
- Nic Cage's amazing physique in one shirtless scene. Did he take B-12 shots in the ass from Rafael Palmeiro or something?
- Johnny's reckless driving to catch up with his old flame. The fact that he can have a normal-voice conversation with someone in another car, both going 60 MPH. Fake wind and bug splattering sound effects would be awesome. And of course... "NO! NOT THE BEES! NOOOOOOOOOOOO! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! MY EEEEYYYEESS! AARRRRGHGHGHGH!"
- The fact that Wes Bentley is playing the main villain. Between this and BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE, I'm dying to see a movie where the bad guy isn't a total pussy. "I'm really, really pale and I have bad teeth! I must be evil! ....Or British."
- The Rasta henchman with even worse teeth. Apparently from eating sugarcane.
- All of Eva Mendes' blouses and dresses maximize cleavage. The ONE part of the comic book they actually choose to adhere to is the sexist part. Of course.
- When Johnny's hands first burst into flames: "Agh! I thought masturbation just made your palms hairy!"
- The totally lame puns and catchphrases Ghost Rider yells when dispatching of villains. "SURPRISE!" Yes, it's really surprising that you used flames and heat to dispatch of the villain made of WATER.
- Wes Bentley kills people by turning them into giant blueberries or something like that.
- The fact that the old Ghost Rider uses the last of his powers to explicate the entire backstory and escort Blaze to the site of the final battle. Seriously, as soon as they get there, the guy's like "Yeah, I'm done. Peace out, honkey!"
- Tell me how do 1000 souls from some stupid hick mining town determine the fate of the world and provide ultimate power? And come to think of it, these souls only make the villain more of a wuss by giving him an easily exploited weakness.
- Oh! The intentionally seizure-inducing editing with flashes of light and darkness used when the villains are first shown. It's like an episode of Pokemon.
- Wes has to let all the souls enter his mouth to get his evil powers that consist of his eyes turning red and not much else. "Got 1000 evil souls trapped in your body? There's a Visine for that!"
- Satan's a huge dick and hardly seems like the guy to hold himself to the terms of a contract. But he offers to take away the Ghost Rider powers from Johnny Blaze anyway. Then Blaze threatens to keep his powers and use them to fight evil. So what does Satan do? He runs away! He's the master of all evil, and he can't just grab the powers back? Dude. Taking the powers would've been so dick too. Think about it. Blaze and his girlfriend are left in the middle of freaking nowhere in the hot-ass desert with a bum motorcycle, and Johnny has several outstanding warrants for murder. Would've been great.
- Johnny Blaze decides to wander from town to town fighting injustice where it may occur. I imagine that in the sequel he teams up with Lee Van Cleef for MASTER GHOST RIDER NINJA! "Hi, I'm Johnny!" *Johnny gets thrown through a window*
- "I feel like my skull's on fire." "I really should stop using wasabi as shampoo."
Needless to say the plot is just a freaking mess. There's a scroll that the bad guys search for the entire movie, and then they never need to find it. The good guys bring it to them. It's never really clear why things work the way they do. The Ghost Rider scenes themselves are actually quite lame. Christ, how do you mess up a guy with a flaming skull and a flaming motorcycle in an awesome leather jacket? How do you make that uncool? Make the fights last 2 minutes. Make the fights repetitive. Make the action incomprehensible.
Give me Ahnuld going to fight Satan with a big ####ing machine gun any day of the week, man.
This movie totally needed Sir Simon Milligan and Hecubus of The Pit of Ultimate Darkness.
Did anyone think this movie was going to be any good? A $120 million movie not screened for critics? I could write a detailed synopsis, but instead, I'd like to list the moments and reasons why I think this movie would be perfect for MST3K and Rifftrax. This movie is just BEGGING for it. Spoilers abound.
- Johnny's father is informed by letter that his cancer is terminal. "Dear Mr. Blaze, I didn't want to catch your cancer, so I just thought I'd let you know you're dying. Sorry! Love, Dr. X" "Doctor visits by mail. The carnies' union did a really poor job of negotiating medical benefits."
- Johnny finds the letter barely crumbled up in the trash can. "You know how Enron got caught? They hired carnies to get rid of their sensitive documents."
- Johnny barely emotes upon learning of his father's TERMINAL cancer.
- The totally non-legally binding contract that Mephistopheles makes Johnny sign unintentionally. Since when does cutting your finger on the scroll and letting a drop of blood fall on the contract count as a willing signature? Sure, the Devil probably has THE Dream Team of lawyers, but Johnny wasn't even given a chance to sign his name.
- Nic Cage's performance that vacillates between amusingly bizarre and deadpan emotionless.
- Nic Cage's amazing physique in one shirtless scene. Did he take B-12 shots in the ass from Rafael Palmeiro or something?
- Johnny's reckless driving to catch up with his old flame. The fact that he can have a normal-voice conversation with someone in another car, both going 60 MPH. Fake wind and bug splattering sound effects would be awesome. And of course... "NO! NOT THE BEES! NOOOOOOOOOOOO! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! MY EEEEYYYEESS! AARRRRGHGHGHGH!"
- The fact that Wes Bentley is playing the main villain. Between this and BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE, I'm dying to see a movie where the bad guy isn't a total pussy. "I'm really, really pale and I have bad teeth! I must be evil! ....Or British."
- The Rasta henchman with even worse teeth. Apparently from eating sugarcane.
- All of Eva Mendes' blouses and dresses maximize cleavage. The ONE part of the comic book they actually choose to adhere to is the sexist part. Of course.
- When Johnny's hands first burst into flames: "Agh! I thought masturbation just made your palms hairy!"
- The totally lame puns and catchphrases Ghost Rider yells when dispatching of villains. "SURPRISE!" Yes, it's really surprising that you used flames and heat to dispatch of the villain made of WATER.
- Wes Bentley kills people by turning them into giant blueberries or something like that.
- The fact that the old Ghost Rider uses the last of his powers to explicate the entire backstory and escort Blaze to the site of the final battle. Seriously, as soon as they get there, the guy's like "Yeah, I'm done. Peace out, honkey!"
- Tell me how do 1000 souls from some stupid hick mining town determine the fate of the world and provide ultimate power? And come to think of it, these souls only make the villain more of a wuss by giving him an easily exploited weakness.
- Oh! The intentionally seizure-inducing editing with flashes of light and darkness used when the villains are first shown. It's like an episode of Pokemon.
- Wes has to let all the souls enter his mouth to get his evil powers that consist of his eyes turning red and not much else. "Got 1000 evil souls trapped in your body? There's a Visine for that!"
- Satan's a huge dick and hardly seems like the guy to hold himself to the terms of a contract. But he offers to take away the Ghost Rider powers from Johnny Blaze anyway. Then Blaze threatens to keep his powers and use them to fight evil. So what does Satan do? He runs away! He's the master of all evil, and he can't just grab the powers back? Dude. Taking the powers would've been so dick too. Think about it. Blaze and his girlfriend are left in the middle of freaking nowhere in the hot-ass desert with a bum motorcycle, and Johnny has several outstanding warrants for murder. Would've been great.
- Johnny Blaze decides to wander from town to town fighting injustice where it may occur. I imagine that in the sequel he teams up with Lee Van Cleef for MASTER GHOST RIDER NINJA! "Hi, I'm Johnny!" *Johnny gets thrown through a window*
- "I feel like my skull's on fire." "I really should stop using wasabi as shampoo."
Needless to say the plot is just a freaking mess. There's a scroll that the bad guys search for the entire movie, and then they never need to find it. The good guys bring it to them. It's never really clear why things work the way they do. The Ghost Rider scenes themselves are actually quite lame. Christ, how do you mess up a guy with a flaming skull and a flaming motorcycle in an awesome leather jacket? How do you make that uncool? Make the fights last 2 minutes. Make the fights repetitive. Make the action incomprehensible.
Give me Ahnuld going to fight Satan with a big ####ing machine gun any day of the week, man.
This movie totally needed Sir Simon Milligan and Hecubus of The Pit of Ultimate Darkness.
MST3K Volume 12 is on they way!
Rhino Entertainment will release the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Volume 12 box set on October 30th.
Fugitive clones! Hallucinogenic chewing gum! Lost children at the Canadian National Exhibition! This Halloween, the trick is on boredom as Mystery Science Theater 3000 returns with a special treat for devotees of misunderstood cinema. Rhino salutes the twisted genius of the award-winning cult television program with a quartet of unreleased episodes starring MST3K's crew of wisecrackers Joel, Mike, Tom Servo and Crow.
This four-disc boxed set contains four unaired episodes featuring the deliciously awful films: The Rebel Set, Secret Agent Super Dragon, The Starfighters, and Parts: The Clonus Horror. The set's special features include:original theatrical trailers; another dose of musical mayhem with the MST3K Video Jukebox; wraparound segments with Jack Perkins from the Mystery Science Theater Hour; and interviews with Don Sullivan, star of The Rebel Set, and Robert Fiveson, director of Parts:The Clonus Horror.
“Starfighter” Streaming Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XNM2qArlcHU
“Clonus” Streaming Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=93o-K6rJyBE
“Rebel” Streaming Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nadQ6c_aqnE
“Agent” Streaming Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RWomIHNyCEI
Click here to purchase
http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=288188
Fugitive clones! Hallucinogenic chewing gum! Lost children at the Canadian National Exhibition! This Halloween, the trick is on boredom as Mystery Science Theater 3000 returns with a special treat for devotees of misunderstood cinema. Rhino salutes the twisted genius of the award-winning cult television program with a quartet of unreleased episodes starring MST3K's crew of wisecrackers Joel, Mike, Tom Servo and Crow.
This four-disc boxed set contains four unaired episodes featuring the deliciously awful films: The Rebel Set, Secret Agent Super Dragon, The Starfighters, and Parts: The Clonus Horror. The set's special features include:original theatrical trailers; another dose of musical mayhem with the MST3K Video Jukebox; wraparound segments with Jack Perkins from the Mystery Science Theater Hour; and interviews with Don Sullivan, star of The Rebel Set, and Robert Fiveson, director of Parts:The Clonus Horror.
“Starfighter” Streaming Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XNM2qArlcHU
“Clonus” Streaming Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=93o-K6rJyBE
“Rebel” Streaming Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nadQ6c_aqnE
“Agent” Streaming Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RWomIHNyCEI
Click here to purchase
http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=288188
Evil Dead Three Disc Collectors Edition from Anchor Bay
Another year, another ED release. :) In all seriousness, this seems like a really well put together edition that will make it easier for a double or more-dip. I like the fact that AB is upfront about the fact that many people have owned it more than once.
Buy Evil Dead Collectors Edition at Amazon.com and help support HK AND CULT FILM NEWS.
Buy Evil Dead Collectors Edition
at Amazon.com and help support HK AND CULT FILM NEWS.Another Evil Dead DVD release? You bet your Ash!
THE EVIL DEAD ULTIMATE EDITION
GETS THE “ANCHOR BAY COLLECTION”
TREATMENT WITH 3-DISC DVD SET
Sam Raimi’s legendary horror classic rises December 18th with reconstructed and restored scenes for the first time ever
BURBANK, CA – Just when you thought you’d seen it all in The Evil Dead, Anchor Bay Entertainment will commemorate the film’s 25th anniversary with the all-new, three-disc The Evil Dead Ultimate Edition on December 18th, just in time for the holidays, making it the “ultimate” stocking-stuffer for the horror fans in your life. SRP is $34.97 and pre-book is November 15th. The Evil Dead Ultimate Edition will be released under the prestigious “Anchor Bay Collection” brand, which has previously released comprehensive DVD editions of such horror classics as Re-Animator, Phantasm and Hellraiser.
Over the years, Anchor Bay Entertainment has released numerous special editions of The Evil Dead, each one more dynamic and diabolical than the one that preceded it, in an effort to continually satiate and satisfy the ravenous hunger of the film’s worldwide legion of fans. The Evil Dead Ultimate Edition tops -- and buries -- them all! Celebrate the original Sam Raimi masterpiece with two versions of the movie (for years, fans have demanded the release of the original full-frame version), six new featurettes that revisit the film’s cast, crew, biggest fans and enduring legacy, plus never-before-seen production footage, outtakes and deleted scenes, reconstructed and restored specifically for this edition! That’s enough to fill several Necronomicons!
Upon its release in 1982, The Evil Dead was immediately hailed as a new horror classic. Best-selling author Stephen King called the film “the most ferociously original horror film of the year.” In the ensuing quarter of a century, The Evil Dead is one of the most influential, landmark horror films of all time.
The film launched the careers of writer/director Sam Raimi (the Spider-Man trilogy, Darkman, The Quick and the Dead), producer Robert Tapert (“Xena: Warrior Princess,” The Grudge, the Spider-Man trilogy) and executive producer/leading man Bruce Campbell (Bubba Ho-Tep, Sky High, Man With the Screaming Brain).
Five college friends, including Ash ( Campbell ) drive to a remote cabin in the woods for a weekend of fun. Little do they realize that their fun will soon turn to fear, as an unstoppable supernatural force has been unleashed and surrounds the woods around them. One by one, they fall victim to the demonic forces at large, resurrected as murderous demons which can only be destroyed by dismemberment. Easier said than done. Soon, only Ash is left to combat the evil before it consumes the world. It’ll be a fight to the death … and to the undeath.
The film’s mammoth success has thus far inspired two equally popular sequels, Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn and Army of Darkness, as well as a series of popular video games with rumors of an upcoming remake produced by Raimi and Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures.
The Evil Dead also stars Ellen Sandweiss (Satan’s Playground, Brutal Massacre: A Comedy, the upcoming The Dread), Betsy Baker (the upcoming Witches’ Night) and Sarah York (the upcoming Brutal Massacre: A Comedy).
Each disc in the Evil Dead Ultimate Edition contains extensive bonus features, many exclusively produced for this special edition and featuring never-before-seen footage:
DISC ONE (WIDESCREEN VERSION) SPECIAL FEATURES
- One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead – NEW!
- Audio Commentary by Director Sam Raimi and Producer Robert Tapert
DISC TWO (FULL-FRAME VERSION) SPECIAL FEATURES
- The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor -- NEW!
- Audio Commentary by Actor Bruce Campbell
DISC THREE SPECIAL FEATURES
- Life After Death: The Ladies of The Evil Dead – At home, on the road and behind-the-scenes with Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker and Theresa Tilly – NEW!
- The Ladies of The Evil Dead Meet Bruce Campbell – Ellen, Betsy & Theresa join Bruce for an informal yakfest – NEW!
- Unconventional – Cast and crew reunite to discuss horror conventions and beyond – NEW!
- At the Drive-In – A no-holds-barred Q&A with a drive-in audience of hardcore fans – NEW!
- Reunion Panel – The once-in-a-lifetime panel at Chicago ’s Flashback Weekend Horror Convention – NEW!
- Discovering The Evil Dead – A look at the British home video release of The Evil Dead and it’s place in the “Video Nasties” debate
- Make-Up Test
- Trailer
- TV Spots
- Still Gallery
- Poster & Memorabilia Gallery
You can also rest assured -- and in peace -- knowing that somewhere buried amongst The Evil Dead will be lurking an Easter Egg or two.
This holiday season, The Evil Dead Ultimate Edition DVD will knock ‘em dead!
THE EVIL DEAD ULTIMATE EDITION
Street Date: December 18th, 2007
Catalog #: DV13214
UPC #: 0 1313 13214-9 4
Run Time: 296 Minutes total
Rated: Not Rated
SRP: $34.97
Commando DVD Review
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Commando DVD Review
Picture: While there have been some concerns about the picture quality of the new Directors Cut disc when compared to previous editions put out by Fox, I feel that the new disc is quite excellent. The picture is 1:85:1 and properly anamorphically enhanced for Widescreen TV’s. The picture quality is great and the colors are quite rich and vibrant as should befit a film that is mostly set in bright and lush environments (the film was in large parts filmed in Mexico). The rich colors thankfully are perfectly balanced and do not seem to be overly saturated. This applies for both versions of the film which are presented via seamless branching and they do not suffer any problems during version switches.
Audio: The audio comes in both mixes of Dobly 5.1 and Dolby 2.0 Surround. Both of these mixes are excellent and make great use of James Horner’s excellent score, which is a huge part of the film (despite that like a lot of Horner’s scores, it’s apparently from 5 older ones). The mixes do not use any new sound effects, which can often be annoying when done. The movie is an older low budget action film, do don’t expect it to sound like Transformers. However, the sound is clear and free of any defects and makes decent use of surround sounds, for an enjoyable 80s action experience.
Extras: Thank you Fox! If there was ever a movie that I wanted a special edition of that I NEVER thought was going to happen it was Commando. Thank you for proving me wrong. First, off there is a very nice audio commentary with Director Mark Lester, despite what previous reports says, the commentary covers both versions. If watching the theatrical cut the audio is simply edited to match that version. Nice job by Fox as many would simply only have had it for one version. In this track, Lester address the famous hand chopping-bitch slap rumor among areas of interest (Arnold failing off the plane is actually an animation). The scene was never shot, but a longer version of Arnold tossing the cut off arm at the peon is in the Directors Cut and its seems like this could have been the source of the rumors (coupled with the story of Arnold talking about the bitchslap in an article in People magazine). My only minor complaint is Lester can go a little silent at times, so I wish one of the actors or screenwriters had joined him (as they all appeared by and large in the documentaries). Still, it’s a really good commentary, its just the idea of Lester with Vernon Wells and Rae Dawn Chong is well just awesome. Still Lester does a great job and I’m happy he is still so enthusiastic about the film (especially considering Joel Silver holds a low opinion of it know, like his epic-produced DMX-Jet Li team up or the last Matrix were something to be proud of) as it gives everything a very positive vibe and that much more enjoyable.
The are three deleted scenes which are mostly alternate and extended versions of scenes such as alt talks of the “let of some steam” line. The next is a soldier at the end telling Arnold to stop as he is approaching Kirby, whom Arnold just totally ignores. Last, is a scene which was a really a good one to cut has Kirby talking to a Detective about not pursuing Matrix, which really screams Rambo: First Blood, but very badly acted.
There are two really nice documentaries that Fox created for the disc. Pure Action is a making of doc. Arnold appears via old interviews made at the time of the film. Both screenwriters appear, along with Vernon Wells, Rae Dawn Chong, Bill Duke, and Mark Lester. The next one Let off Some Steam is more of a somewhat humorous salute talking about the film. It’s very enjoyable and explains the Freddie Mercury look that Vernon Wells got among Rae Dawn Chong’s thoughts on the sexuality of the two male leads.
There is also a comprehensive photo gallery for uses to examine. Strangely, the awesome theatrical trailer (which can easily be found on the internet and the old disc) is not present. Still it’s a really minor complaint since its can be found quite easily as mentioned above.
Overall: Seriously, you really need me to tell you this. BUY this film as soon as you can. It’s the ultimate 80s action film. Fox did a great job with this DVD and I can easily recommend this disc to any fan of the film and to those who want to see what all the fuss is about.
Get 46% of Blue Underground DVDs at Deep Discount DVD! Fulci, Spaghettis, and Enzo OH MY!
Normally, it would not be in my best interest to advertise a sale at a company where I don't get any revenue lol. Still this is a great sale and a wonderful opportunity to pick up a lot of normally expensive BU discs and sets. It's also a great time to pick up a lot of the Anchor Bay re-issues of Lucio Fulci and Spaghetti Westerns (along with many Italian Horror films, Demons now boasts a 16X9) transfer and Django was completely redone for its BU release) that BU put out because of a deal Bill Lustig made when he left Anchor Bay . my only complaint is WHY IS THE BEYOND still not out! (I suspect its because AB made a deal with Grindhouse to put it out on DVD, but still people WORK IT OUT, :))
Here is the link. I think the sale lasts till the 22nd, but don't quote me on it.
http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewcategory.htm?categoryId=479929&keywords=&sortby=&count=500
Enjoy!
Here is the link. I think the sale lasts till the 22nd, but don't quote me on it.
http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewcategory.htm?categoryId=479929&keywords=&sortby=&count=500
Enjoy!
Friday, October 12, 2007
HK AND CULT FILM NEWS and HD.
Check out the Amazon Product of the Day for the reason I'm going HD-DVD! Transformers. Hopefully, with ad revenue (which is what the links to items at Amazon in each relevant story is for , so please feel free to use them :) ), we can afford to review more HD titles. Blu-Ray owners don't fret as we also have a Blu-Ray reviewer too. We plan reviews for both formats.
So if you can please use or Amazon associate links when buying goods as the revenue we get will be used to get more DVDs and HD-DVDs to review.
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Anchor Bay Present's Jack Ketchum's The Girl Next Door
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at Amazon and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS."The first authentically shocking American film I've seen since
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer over 20 years ago.” - Stephen King
ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS T
HE SHATTERING TRUE STORY
JACK KETCHUM’S THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
The terrifying tale comes to DVD December 4th
BURBANK, CA – Anchor Bay Entertainment, a Starz Home Entertainment company and leader in classic horror DVD , will release the hard-hitting, critically acclaimed true-life shocker Jack Ketchum’s The Girl Next Door on December 4th with an SRP of $26.97. Pre-book is November 1st.
Like Stephen King, Clive Barker and Dean R. Koontz, Jack Ketchum is one of the premier, best-selling horror writers of his time. His 1989 book “The Girl Next Door” was no exception. This harrowing true story of betrayal, violence and terror in a typical 1950s neighborhood, is all the more shocking because it actually happened.
Orphans Meg (Blythe Auffarth, Keeping the Faith) and her disabled sister Susan (Madeline Taylor, in her screen debut) are held captive by their distant aunt Ruth (Emmy®-Award winner Blanche Baker), a tormented and sadistic woman rapidly going insane. Ruth’s madness has infected her three sons, as well as the entire neighborhood. Only 12-year-old David (Daniel Manche, “As the World Turns”) stands between Meg and Susan and what threatens to be their protracted and torturous deaths.
Love and compassion collide head on with lust and evil, in a story of relentless suspense and intensity.
In addition to newcomers Manche, Auffarth and Taylor, the film’s talented cast includes Baker (“Holocaust,” Sixteen Candles, Underdogs), William Atherton (Die Hard, Ghostbusters, The Pelican Brief), Catherine Mary Stewart (The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet), Grant Show (“Melrose Place,” “Six Feet Under”) and Tony®-Award winner Kevin Chamberlin (“Heroes,” Lucky Number Slevin, Road to Perdition).
This controversial film shocked and stunned audiences and critics alike. “Jack Ketchum’s The Girl Next Door is powerful, dark, and ugly” said BloodyDisgusting. Michael Gingold, of Fangoria, said that “there’s no denying its power. (The film’s) greatest strength is the naturalism and sympathy of Manche and Auffarth’s performances ... and Baker’s quietly ferocious turn.” House of Horrors stated that the film “went to levels of offensiveness that rivaled films like Imprint or Hostel.”
No less an authority than best-selling author Stephen King advised: “If you are easily disturbed, you should not watch this movie. If, on the other hand, you are prepared for a long look into hell, suburban style, The Girl Next Door will not disappoint. This is the dark-side-of-the-moon version of Stand By Me."
Like many Anchor Bay releases, Jack Ketchum’s The Girl Next Door will include an extensive selection of bonus features including:
- Audio commentary with Director Gregory Wilson, Producer Andrew van den Houten, and Cinematographer/Co-Producer William M. Miller
- Audio commentary with Novelist Jack Ketchum and Screenwriters Daniel Farrands and Philip Nutman
- Interviews with Cast & Crew
- Exclusive Documentary: The making of The Girl Next Door
- Theatrical Trailer
- Screenplay (DVD-Rom)
JACK KETCHUM’S THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
Street Date: Dec. 4, 2007
Catalog #: DV15596
UPC : 0 1313 15596-9 9
Run Time: 91 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
SRP: $26.97
Cro-Cop Goes HD in BCI's Ultimate Force!
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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SUPERSTAR MIRKO “CRO COP” FILIPOVIC KICKS ACTION UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL – HIGH DEFINITION!
ULTIMATE FORCE STARRING
MIRKO “CRO COP” FILIPOVIC
BOWS ON HD-DVD AND BLU-RAY
NOVEMBER 13TH
Both HD releases with exclusive bonus feature content
Los Angeles, CA – On November 13th, BCI, a Navarre Corporation Company, gives the hard-hitting thrills of Mixed Martial Arts superstar Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic unprecedented clarity with the HD-DVD and Blu-ray high definition releases of Ultimate Force, the debut major motion picture of the renowned UFC and Pride Champion. An unstoppable barrage of cutting edge action and adventure, Ultimate Force is molded in the pulse-pounding tradition of Enter the Dragon and The Professional. In addition to the bonus features available on the standard DVD, the Ultimate Force HD-DVD and Blu-ray releases boast rare, behind-the-scenes training footage of Mirko Filipovic – available only on the high definition versions! SRP is $19.98 for the HD-DVD and $24.98 for the Blu-ray. Order date is October 5th.
In Ultimate Force, Filipovic stars as Axon Rey, a heavily decorated war hero and former tactical police officer who has been recruited by a covert government organization to fight enemies of the State. Schooled in martial arts and the latest high-tech weapons, Rey, now code named Sphinx, is an elite member of the Sanction Division of SATO (State Anti-Terrorist Organization), a clandestine collective of assassins under the direct control of SIN (State Intelligence Network).
Sphinx failed his last assassination mission. Normally, the state dealt with such a failure easily—it executed the executioner. Since Sphinx is their top assassin, his controller, Janus (Igor Galo), declines to eliminate him, sending him instead to a rehabilitation island called Gulag 7. Sphinx must now face 5 opponents: other government operatives who have been sent to the island for various reasons. Refusal to fight means death. Now, he must fight his way off the island. It’s kill or be killed….
Ultimate Force HD-DVD and Blu-ray Special Features:
* “Making of” Featurette
* Interview with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic
* Theatrical Trailer
* HD-DVD and Blu-ray exclusive extra feature: Footage of Mirko training
Black Belt Magazine called Ultimate Force “Universal Soldier meets The Bourne Supremacy” and Jean-Claude Van Damme dubbed Filipovic “the new Charles Bronson.” Want non-stop bone-crunching action? Look no further than Mirko “Cro-Cop” Filipovic in Ultimate Force – now in crystal-clear 1080 high definition!
to help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SUPERSTAR MIRKO “CRO COP” FILIPOVIC KICKS ACTION UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL – HIGH DEFINITION!
ULTIMATE FORCE STARRING
MIRKO “CRO COP” FILIPOVIC
BOWS ON HD-DVD AND BLU-RAY
NOVEMBER 13TH
Both HD releases with exclusive bonus feature content
Los Angeles, CA – On November 13th, BCI, a Navarre Corporation Company, gives the hard-hitting thrills of Mixed Martial Arts superstar Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic unprecedented clarity with the HD-DVD and Blu-ray high definition releases of Ultimate Force, the debut major motion picture of the renowned UFC and Pride Champion. An unstoppable barrage of cutting edge action and adventure, Ultimate Force is molded in the pulse-pounding tradition of Enter the Dragon and The Professional. In addition to the bonus features available on the standard DVD, the Ultimate Force HD-DVD and Blu-ray releases boast rare, behind-the-scenes training footage of Mirko Filipovic – available only on the high definition versions! SRP is $19.98 for the HD-DVD and $24.98 for the Blu-ray. Order date is October 5th.
In Ultimate Force, Filipovic stars as Axon Rey, a heavily decorated war hero and former tactical police officer who has been recruited by a covert government organization to fight enemies of the State. Schooled in martial arts and the latest high-tech weapons, Rey, now code named Sphinx, is an elite member of the Sanction Division of SATO (State Anti-Terrorist Organization), a clandestine collective of assassins under the direct control of SIN (State Intelligence Network).
Sphinx failed his last assassination mission. Normally, the state dealt with such a failure easily—it executed the executioner. Since Sphinx is their top assassin, his controller, Janus (Igor Galo), declines to eliminate him, sending him instead to a rehabilitation island called Gulag 7. Sphinx must now face 5 opponents: other government operatives who have been sent to the island for various reasons. Refusal to fight means death. Now, he must fight his way off the island. It’s kill or be killed….
Ultimate Force HD-DVD and Blu-ray Special Features:
* “Making of” Featurette
* Interview with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic
* Theatrical Trailer
* HD-DVD and Blu-ray exclusive extra feature: Footage of Mirko training
Black Belt Magazine called Ultimate Force “Universal Soldier meets The Bourne Supremacy” and Jean-Claude Van Damme dubbed Filipovic “the new Charles Bronson.” Want non-stop bone-crunching action? Look no further than Mirko “Cro-Cop” Filipovic in Ultimate Force – now in crystal-clear 1080 high definition!
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
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at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.MIDNIGHT MOVIES:
FROM THE MARGIN TO THE MAINSTREAM
Pushing the Boundaries November 13th on DVD
BURBANK, CA – In 1970, a Mexican Western opened at the Elgin Theater in New York City. Due to its “uniqueness,” theater management decided that the film would only be shown at midnight. The film was Alejandro Jodorowsky’s surrealist classic El Topo, and what started as a cautious experiment in alternative cinema soon became a cultural phenomenon. Relive the glory years when movies offended sensibilities and challenged audiences!
On Tuesday, November 13th, Starz Home Entertainment releases the Starz Originals documentary Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream on DVD. Exploring the anything-goes era of 1970s cult films and their continuing influence on pop culture and modern society, Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream promises an unforgettable trip down a Memory Lane strewn with flesh-eating ghouls, transvestite extraterrestrials, reggae masters, alienated stepfathers with big hair and probably the most famous “eating” scene in motion picture history! SRP is a palatable $19.97 and pre-book is October 11th
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Based on the book by noted film scholar and documentary filmmaker Stuart Samuels, Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream focuses on the six low-budget films released between 1970 and 1977 that not only defined the midnight movie phenomenon, but ultimately transformed the way we watch and make movies: Jodorowsky’s El Topo, George Romero’s landmark horror film Night of the Living Dead, John Waters’ ode to bad taste Pink Flamingos, Perry Henzell’s outlaw reggae classic The Harder They Come, David Lynch’s disturbing Eraserhead and, perhaps the film that truly defined the genre and redefined audience participation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Featuring startling clips (including the infamous ending shot of Pink Flamingos), rare archival footage and revealing reminiscences with the films’ directors, distributors, exhibitors and supporters, including John Waters, David Lynch, Roger Ebert, George Romero, Richard O’Brien, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Perry Henzell, and many more, Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream details the surprising stories behind the movies that defied mainstream America – by reinventing cinematic sensibilities. In this cinematic netherworld, nothing is sacred – and everything is shocking!
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream premiered in August 2005 on the Encore premium cable channel to immediate critical acclaim. The Hollywood Reporter called the film “an affectionate glimpse into those countercultural times,” while The Guardian proclaimed “this is a documentary that makes you regret the loss of the midnight movie culture.” Matt Roush from TV Guide declared it “entertaining,” while Giant Magazine said “this documentary explains how without these iconic, low-budget flicks we wouldn’t have ‘ South Park ,’ Kill Bill or even Jaws.”
MIDNIGHT MOVIES: FROM THE MARGIN TO THE MAINSTREAM
Street Date: November 13, 2007
Catalog #: P3004
UPC : 0 1313 83004-8 5
Run Time: 86 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
SRP : $19.97
Two New Release Coming From Rarescope!
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at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.
On November 11, BCI’s Rarescope label, a venerable source for rare, hard-to-find martial arts films, releases two more titles on DVD from their extensive library of fighting classics. A Sword Named Revenge and The Dream Sword, two stories of strength, courage and top-flight, high-flying martial arts will be available for an SRP that won’t leave a scar, only $14.98!
From director Li Jia (The Lost Swordship), A Sword Named Revenge stars Wang Guang Xiong and Mu Si Cheng as two swordsmen from opposite sects banding together to kill the head of another sect, known only as Ruthless Chi. Did they succeed in their quest? Events prove that the ruthless leader still lives and is still pulling the strings, and it’s up to the two swordsmen to reveal his true identity and vanquish him forever.
Shaw Brothers Studio, the largest production company of Hong Kong movies, brings their top superstar, Yue Hua (Art of War by Sun Tzu), to a thrilling story of betrayal and power in the lavish epic, The Dream Sword.
This is the martial world’s ultimate weapon, and the one lucky enough to hold it is also unlucky enough to become the target of those who desire it. The Dream Sword showcases Yue Hua’s superb fighting skills against fellow Shaw actors including Lung Fei (Angel of Fury).
A Sword Named Revenge/The Dream Sword
Street Date: November 13, 2007
Catalog #: 47986-9
UPC: 787364798698
Run Time: 160 minutes total
Rating: Not Rated
SRP : $14.98
Celebrate the Holidays with Santa Killing People Old School Style: Silent Night, Deadly Night!
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I wonder if it will have the awesome original box art I used to see in video stores back in the day (I've never seen the film..yet). Still its an example of how good marketing can create a long term consumer impression. Wonder how it stacks up to both of the Black Christmas movies which I also haven't seen. I'll check with my contacts about what art will be used. I always wondered as a Jew if these movies were made as by other Jews as our revenge for nothing being open besides movie theaters on Christmas day ;).
at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.I wonder if it will have the awesome original box art I used to see in video stores back in the day (I've never seen the film..yet). Still its an example of how good marketing can create a long term consumer impression. Wonder how it stacks up to both of the Black Christmas movies which I also haven't seen. I'll check with my contacts about what art will be used. I always wondered as a Jew if these movies were made as by other Jews as our revenge for nothing being open besides movie theaters on Christmas day ;).
This holiday season, Anchor Bay knows who’s been naughty and who’s been nice
… and who’s going to end up on ice!
In the autumn of 1984, a low-budget horror thriller was released that ignited a firestorm of international controversy. The film was Silent Night, Deadly Night, and for more than a generation, it has remained one of the most hotly debated films in the horror genre.
On December 11th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the industry leader in horror home entertainment, will re-release this unforgettable horror classic, decked out with all-new holiday-themed cover art that truly spreads good cheer…with a few screams! SRP is $14.98, with pre-book on November 8th.
Even before Silent Night, Deadly Night was officially released, protestors lined up to loudly decry a movie portraying Santa Claus as a deranged, axe-wielding killer. The unexpected furor so caught the original distributor off-guard that it hastily yanked the film from theaters, virtually guaranteeing a fast death at the box office. Years later, when the controversy died down and the film was released to the home video market, Silent Night, Deadly Night became the cult classic it is today, having spawned no less than four sequels, with a remake currently in development.
Years ago, little Billy saw his parents murdered by an escaped killer wearing a Santa Claus costume. The experience left indelible scars on his psyche, made all the worse by his subsequent years languishing in an orphanage, where his life was made a living hell by the cruel and domineering Mother Superior (Lilyan Chauvin, Universal Soldier).
With the help of the sympathetic Sister Margaret (Gilmer McCormick, Slaughterhouse-Five, Starting Over), the 18-year-old Billy (Robert Brian Wilson, “Search for Tomorrow”) secures a job at a toy store. But when the store’s regular Santa is injured, Billy is called upon to don the red suit. But as he does, he becomes a ticking time bomb. The traumatic memories of his parents’ murders, combined with the abuse he has suffered at the hands of the Mother Superior, propel him into a state of psychotic rage. Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s got murder on his mind...
The film also features a notable appearance by legendary “scream queen” Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers). Silent Night, Deadly Night was directed by Emmy Award nominee Charles E. Sellier Jr. (producer of Breaking the Da Vinci Code, “Encounters With the Unexplained” and the cult classics Hangar 18 and The Boogens).
Bonus features:
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
- Interview with Director Charles E. Sellier Jr.
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT
Street Date: December 11, 2007
Catalog #: DV15258
UPC #: 0 1313 15258-9 2
Run Time: 85 Minutes
Rating: Unrated
SRP : $14.98
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Left of Centre – MMA News from the Contenders
By Mike S.
K1 Heroes Names Fighters for October 28th Card
K1 recently announced nine fighters who will participate in the up coming October 28th card originating from the Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul South
Topping the company’s first Korean card is Korean / Canadian Middleweight standout Denis Kang. Kang is no stranger to the Korean fight scene having taken a title in the popular Spirit MC organization. It was thought by many fans that Kang would join the UFC, but after the American organization seemed less then interested in the former Pride fighter K1 proved to be a logical home for Kang.
Shamed Judoka Yoshihiro Akiyama makes his return to K1 after he apologized to FEG and MMA fans for resorting to less then honorable tactics in his December 31, 2006 fight with Kazushi Sakuraba. Before the Sakuraba fight Akiyama won the Heroes Light Heavyweight Tournament and will be looking to win back on the winning track and on the good side of MMA fans around the world.
The rest of the cast includes Jonnie Morton conqueror Bernard Ackah. Ackah will make his first appearance since his first round KO loss to Melvin Manhoef in July of this year. Brock Lesnar punching bag and international Judo star Min Soo Kim. Kim was recently victorious in his match with Korean K1 competitor Randy Kim via decision. Min Soo will look to keep his winning streak rolling as he enters this event on his home turf.
World #1 Decides to Stay Home
World pound for pound # 1 MMA fighter Fedor Emelianenko has reportedly signed with the Russian fight organization M-1. Reports have surfaced that the company has received a huge financial insurgence from and American entertainment company. M-1 reports that Fedor will headline their first event under new ownership in January or February 2008 which is reportedly taking place in
Babalu Using the Force
UFC cast away Renato “Babalu” Sobral has signed a multi-fight contract with the Strikeforce arm of the ProElite family. The signing was announced at the recent
IFL Grandprix Not So Grand & Shamrock Released
The planned IFL Grandprix has lost some of its luster as two fighters set to participate were cut before the end. Fan favorites Ben Rothwell and Mike Whitehead were let go after both fighters could not come to a contractual agreement with the organization. This move may be an indication of the financial trouble the IFL is facing. Roy Nelson and Bryan Vetell have been tapped to replace Rothwell and Whitehead respectively.
Frank Shamrock has been released from his contract with the IFL and the San Jose Razorclawes will not be on the roster next year.
Kimbo vs. Tank Not Dead Just Yet
Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection Vol 1 OOP Universal For Sale
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300160420207
My own personal copy. Its in perfect condition. I'm selling this because I want to upgrade to HD-DVD. If I can get this the site will start reviewing HD-DVDs along with one of our reviewers who will be handling Blu-ray. First review would be for Transformers :)
My own personal copy. Its in perfect condition. I'm selling this because I want to upgrade to HD-DVD. If I can get this the site will start reviewing HD-DVDs along with one of our reviewers who will be handling Blu-ray. First review would be for Transformers :)
IRON KING IS COMING TO KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES: HAIL TO THE KING!
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at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.Wow. BCI is really putting out some great things in the coming weeks and I'm sure since Toku and Japanese Sci-Fi expert August Ragone is working on the set the booklets is going to kick some major ass. The price is going to be hard to beat as an entire Japanese tv series is being sold for the same price as 2-3 volumes of an Anime series would normally cost. Now thats value!
From BCI:
All hail the King!
Years before The Transformers, and in the same inimitable spirit as Ultraman, comes Iron King. Filled with furious, fast-paced action and campy humor, Iron King quickly became a favorite in its native Japan when originally broadcast from 1972-’73. On Tuesday, November 6th, BCI Eclipse, under the Ronin Entertainment label, will release the 4-DVD boxed set Iron King: The Complete Series with an SRP of $39.98. Also included in the set is a 20 page booklet with a history of the show, interviews with the cast and an episode guide.
For 26 delirious episodes, audiences of all ages grooved to this free-wheeling combination of giant monsters, martial arts and colorful characters. Now, Iron King is poised to take America by storm - and just in time for the holidays.
Shizuka Gentaro is a free-spirited youth who also happens to be a member of Japan’s Special Security Defense Force. His travels take him throughout Japan, searching for those who pose a threat to the security of the nation. Along the way, Gentaro is joined by Kirishima Goro, who appears to be a lovable, uncoordinated bumbler but is also a secret member of the JSSDF.
Goro, whose secret mission is to assist in Gentaro’s efforts, has another incredible secret: He has a computer mechanism implanted in his body that, when activated, turns him into the super-powered cyborg giant, Iron King. When Iron King is around, the bigger the bad guys are _ the harder they fall.
Gentaro, clad in his favored cowboy outfit (replete with chaps) and armed with his miraculous “Iron Belt,” is teamed with Goro/Iron King - and together they battle the minions of the Unknown Clan, who believe that the time has come for them to fulfill their destiny and take over the world. Boy, have they got it coming to them!
Created by Sasaki Mamoru, the cast of Iron King includes Shoji Ishibashi as Gentaro, Mitsuo Hamada as Goro and Hajime Izu as Prof. Tsushima, Gentaro’s foster father and Goro’s teacher.
There’s even a memorable theme song!
IRON KING: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Street Date: November 6, 2007
Catalog #: 47983
UPC : 7-8736479839-1
Run time: 572 Minutes (approx.)
Rating: Not Rated
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
SRP : $39.98
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
VIVA CHIBA! VIVA CHIBA BCI Unleashes the Power of Chiba in a new 6 film box set this November!
Buy the Sonny Chiba Collectionat Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.
This set looks like a true winner loaded with brand new releases (the original cut of Bullet Train) and new transfers of older films that will look a million times better than their non-BCI versions.
Now before anyone complains about the lack of Japanese versions (which is a valid issue don't get me wrong), I know in the case of several films the original language version is owned by someone else and BCI was unable to acquire both versions. This was talked about by BCI's Cliff MacMillan with us earlier this year in an interview
http://hkfilmnews.blogspot.com/2007/04/interview-with-bcis-cliff-macmillan.html
and in a post at kung fu fandom
http://tinyurl.com/24jg2m
at Amazon.com and help support HK and CULT FILM NEWS.This set looks like a true winner loaded with brand new releases (the original cut of Bullet Train) and new transfers of older films that will look a million times better than their non-BCI versions.
Now before anyone complains about the lack of Japanese versions (which is a valid issue don't get me wrong), I know in the case of several films the original language version is owned by someone else and BCI was unable to acquire both versions. This was talked about by BCI's Cliff MacMillan with us earlier this year in an interview
http://hkfilmnews.blogspot.com/2007/04/interview-with-bcis-cliff-macmillan.html
and in a post at kung fu fandom
http://tinyurl.com/24jg2m
DRAGON PRINCESS, THE BODYGUARD and KARATE WARRIORS -new film transfers of the English language versions...
We had hoped to be able to include the original Japanese version as well, but that might not happen....but you'll get new anamorphic widescreen transfers of the English versions.
Cliff
BCI
Here is the press release itselfVIVA CHIBA!
Earlier this summer, international superstar Shinichi “Sonny” Chiba announced his retirement from acting, after a glorious career that has spanned more than 40 years. In more than 100 films, Chiba established himself as a force to be reckoned with, inspiring countless generations of fans the world over.
On Tuesday, November 20th, BCI Eclipse, under the Ronin Entertainment label, will commemorate Chiba’s awesome legacy with The Sonny Chiba Collection, a six-film DVD set highlighting the best and most memorable performances of the incomparable Sonny Chiba (the Street Fighter trilogy, Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1), available for the super low SRP of $24.98. Pre-book is Oct. 12.
The Sonny Chiba Collection includes the first-ever U.S. release of the longer cut of Bullet Train with English subtitles as well as the international version of Bullet Train with a dubbed English audio track. The collection also boasts the uncut version of Golgo 13 with both the Japanese audio and English-dubbed audio track, as well as the new anamorphic, widescreen transfers of the English-dubbed versions of the all-time Chiba classics Karate Warrior, Dragon Princess, Sister Street Fighter and The Bodyguard.
Few stars define “international superstar” like Sonny Chiba. Ever since his breakthrough hit Street Fighter in 1974, Chiba reigned as the leading Japanese martial arts actor for over twenty years. Sonny was triumphantly reintroduced to a new movie-going generation with Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, Vol. 1 portraying revered sword maker Hattoro Hanzi.
This holiday season, it will be a “Chiba Christmas”!
THE SONNY CHIBA COLLECTION
Street Date: November 20, 2007
Catalog #: 47989-9
UPC : 787364798995
Run Time: 714 Minutes (approx.)
Rating: Not Rated
SRP : $24.98
This is going to be an easy and must buy release for Chiba fans. Even if you have some of the titles in the release
the low price (which could easily be the cost for just one title in this series) makes its a winner!
As a bonus for our readers here is the original US trailer for The Bodyguard!
Monday, October 8, 2007
Godzilla 1985 Widescreen On Monsters HD:Liner Notes and Pictures
By Brad Thompson
For over 20 years, GODZILLA 1985 was only available in a soft, washed-out, pan-and-scanned transfer on home video in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. These releases were slightly different from the original theatrical prints of the film which often left off the New World Pictures logo with Godzilla’s roar, among other changes. An Australian rental VHS was released in 1986 that was a minor improvement over the previous releases as it was a better representation of the original theatrical version, yet the image was still mercilessly cropped on the sides. It wasn’t until 2006 until the Monsters HD channel ran the film mastered from 35mm film in 1080i, presented in high definition, dolby digital and widescreen.
The quality of the film is exceptional, easily making the Toho R2 DVD look like VHS quality in comparison. The blacks are actually black, and details I’ve never noticed before were visible such as Yasuko Sawaguchi’s tan-line, the scar tissue on Shin Takuma’s forehead, etc. Unfortunately, this increased resolution has left a majority of Teruyoshi Nakano’s optical, matte, and blue-screen effects which were blurred on previous releases to stick out like a sore thumb. Godzilla’s breath actually appears that someone colored it in with a crayon, the animated birds look like they flew in from a Disney movie and the air holes in the suit’s neck are visible in every close-up. You can literally see Ken Satsuma’s skin inside the suit after Godzilla roars in victory after crushing the Super-X.
The film is presented in widescreen, and appears to be in the correct aspect ratio. Compared to the framing on the R2 DVD release, only a slight area of picture information on the right side of the screen is lost, which will be corrected viewing the film on a computer monitor, eliminating the over-scan problem of television sets.
Compared to the 1986 Image laserdisc release of the film, the version shown on Monsters HD is a revelation in regards to the Raymond Burr scenes-
It should be of note, however, that this version of the film is an older workprint version of the New World cut. These are the differences found-
*The film opens with the New World Pictures logo without Godzilla roaring (this can only be heard in the Japanese and UK home video release of the film)
*The eerie sound heard before the birds take flight is omitted
*The suspenseful musical cue when the Prime Minster watches a helicopter on a monitor has been replaced with mumbling and voices in the background
*Footage of Godzilla stepping on the homeless man is not tinted red (this was corrected on all home video releases except the Australian release which utilized a 35mm theatrical print)
*Half of the music is omitted when Godzilla roars in triumph over the Super-X
*The music is downplayed slightly when Godzilla approaches Mt. Mihara due to an increase of the supersonic sound he is being attracted to
*A slightly different take of the volcano erupting is used before the credits roll. In this version, the credits music begins to play as the screen fades to black.
*The biggest change occurs with the Russian dialogue. None of the Russians are subtitled in this version, even though the original newspaper headlines and location texts are present. It should be noted, however, that the English subtitles for the Russians were video generated in previous home video releases except the Australian one that had burned-in subtitles (which is what theatrical prints used).
For over 20 years, GODZILLA 1985 was only available in a soft, washed-out, pan-and-scanned transfer on home video in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. These releases were slightly different from the original theatrical prints of the film which often left off the New World Pictures logo with Godzilla’s roar, among other changes. An Australian rental VHS was released in 1986 that was a minor improvement over the previous releases as it was a better representation of the original theatrical version, yet the image was still mercilessly cropped on the sides. It wasn’t until 2006 until the Monsters HD channel ran the film mastered from 35mm film in 1080i, presented in high definition, dolby digital and widescreen.
The quality of the film is exceptional, easily making the Toho R2 DVD look like VHS quality in comparison. The blacks are actually black, and details I’ve never noticed before were visible such as Yasuko Sawaguchi’s tan-line, the scar tissue on Shin Takuma’s forehead, etc. Unfortunately, this increased resolution has left a majority of Teruyoshi Nakano’s optical, matte, and blue-screen effects which were blurred on previous releases to stick out like a sore thumb. Godzilla’s breath actually appears that someone colored it in with a crayon, the animated birds look like they flew in from a Disney movie and the air holes in the suit’s neck are visible in every close-up. You can literally see Ken Satsuma’s skin inside the suit after Godzilla roars in victory after crushing the Super-X.
The film is presented in widescreen, and appears to be in the correct aspect ratio. Compared to the framing on the R2 DVD release, only a slight area of picture information on the right side of the screen is lost, which will be corrected viewing the film on a computer monitor, eliminating the over-scan problem of television sets.
Compared to the 1986 Image laserdisc release of the film, the version shown on Monsters HD is a revelation in regards to the Raymond Burr scenes-
It should be of note, however, that this version of the film is an older workprint version of the New World cut. These are the differences found-
*The film opens with the New World Pictures logo without Godzilla roaring (this can only be heard in the Japanese and UK home video release of the film)
*The eerie sound heard before the birds take flight is omitted
*The suspenseful musical cue when the Prime Minster watches a helicopter on a monitor has been replaced with mumbling and voices in the background
*Footage of Godzilla stepping on the homeless man is not tinted red (this was corrected on all home video releases except the Australian release which utilized a 35mm theatrical print)
*Half of the music is omitted when Godzilla roars in triumph over the Super-X
*The music is downplayed slightly when Godzilla approaches Mt. Mihara due to an increase of the supersonic sound he is being attracted to
*A slightly different take of the volcano erupting is used before the credits roll. In this version, the credits music begins to play as the screen fades to black.
*The biggest change occurs with the Russian dialogue. None of the Russians are subtitled in this version, even though the original newspaper headlines and location texts are present. It should be noted, however, that the English subtitles for the Russians were video generated in previous home video releases except the Australian one that had burned-in subtitles (which is what theatrical prints used).
Friday, October 5, 2007
Why doesn't the Wrestling Observer ever give DDT promotion of the year?
The ladder has a better workrate than Cena did. They don't have Joe Rogan. Plus Dino could just own Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe. DDT's APRIL FOOL episode was clearly better than Driven. Sigh, such are the mysteries of life!
Food of the Gods DVD Reivew
Food of the Gods DVD Review
Video: The video quality of Food of the Gods is excellent and has nice and vibrant colors that help capture the outdoor setting of most of the film. The colors are never oversaturated and look great. The picture does not have any grain on the image and has plenty of detail and does not look soft. The disc is also anamorphically enhanced correctly and has the original aspect ratio of the picture.
Audio: The audio is a clean mono track with no hissing or any audible audio damage. Since, this is a mono track you should not expect any huge directional effects or such. Still, the audio is properly mixed and the dialogue, sound, and music co-exists perfectly and never overpower one or the other.
Extras: None, just chapter stops.
Final Thought: Considering you can get this title for dirt cheap at Amazon, its easy to say (even without any extras) that if you want to see Food of the Gods or are even mildly interested, than this disc is an easy purchase to recommend.
Food of the Gods
Video: The video quality of Food of the Gods is excellent and has nice and vibrant colors that help capture the outdoor setting of most of the film. The colors are never oversaturated and look great. The picture does not have any grain on the image and has plenty of detail and does not look soft. The disc is also anamorphically enhanced correctly and has the original aspect ratio of the picture.
Audio: The audio is a clean mono track with no hissing or any audible audio damage. Since, this is a mono track you should not expect any huge directional effects or such. Still, the audio is properly mixed and the dialogue, sound, and music co-exists perfectly and never overpower one or the other.
Extras: None, just chapter stops.
Final Thought: Considering you can get this title for dirt cheap at Amazon, its easy to say (even without any extras) that if you want to see Food of the Gods or are even mildly interested, than this disc is an easy purchase to recommend.
Food of the Gods
The Birth of the Muta Scale aka Damn thats a lot of blood!
A look at the birth of one of the most infamous rating scales in Pro Wrestling.
From Wikipedia
The match itself.
From Wikipedia
Bleeding: The Muta Scale
Used to describe how much a professional wrestler bleeds during a match, compared to a New Japan Pro Wrestling match between The Great Muta and Hiroshi Hase on December 14, 1992 in which Muta bled an unprecedented amount. [citation needed]
The Muta is normally measured in tenths, ranging from 0.1 Muta to 1.0 Muta, 1.0 Muta is also known as a "Full Muta". Cactus Jack is usually said to have reached 1.0 Muta in the finals of the 1995 IWA King of the Deathmatch tournament, while more recently, The Undertaker is thought to have reached 1.0 Muta in his match at the 2002 No Mercy against Brock Lesnar in the Hell in a Cell main event match, as well as Eddie Guerrero in his match with JBL at Judgement Day 2004.
The match itself.
More Updates Coming.
Hey sorry for the slow week. School has been intense this week, but we're planning on a lot of content this weekend including caps from the new Universal Horror Set, 1408, A Cro-Cop ACTION FILM (no joke), and a lot more. So keep checking back later tonight and throughout the weekend.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Dog Bites Dog Specs and Art from Dragon Dynasty
THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY AND GENIUS PRODUCTS DELIVER
A STYLISH AND EDGY ADRENALINE RUSH
IN THE LATEST DRAGON DYNASTY INSTALLMENT
Explosive Two-Disc DVD Set Debuts October 23
Fully Loaded With Cast And Expert Commentary, Featurettes And More!
“Takes action off the leash… the brutal finale will knock audiences senseless”
– Variety
SANTA MONICA, CA – The ultra-gritty crime thriller, DOG BITE DOG, arrives as a two-disc DVD set October 23 under the Dragon Dynasty label from The Weinstein Company and Genius Products. Nominated for a Hong Kong Film Award® (Best New Performer, Weiping Pei), DOG BITE DOG is “a punch in the mouth that drags audiences over the finish line panting, sweaty [and] exhilarated” (New York Asian Film Festival). With its striking cinematography, DOG BITE DOG follows a volatile officer (Sam Lee, Made In Hong Kong, The Longest Summer) as he hunts down a ruthless hit man (Edison Chen, Infernal Affairs trilogy, The Grudge 2) through the bleak streets of
SYNOPSIS
A sadistic cop tracks a monstrous hit man over the course of a single day and night. They ruthlessly battle each other through the streets of Hong Kong, bystanders be damned.
Special Features:
o Feature Length Audio Commentary By Leading Man Edison Chen And Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
o Biting The Bullet: A Featurette With Director Cheang Pou-Soi
o Top Dog: A Featurette With Leading Man Edison Chen
o Unleashed: A Featurette With Star Sam Lee
o Every Dog Has His Day: A Featurette With Co-Star Lam Suet
o Dog Bite Dog Explored: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Making Of The Movie
o US Promotional Trailer
DOG BITE DOG Basics
Price: $24.95
Street Date: October 23, 2007
MPAA Rating: NR
Languages: English Dolby 5.1, Cantonese Dolby 5.1, Cantonese DTS
Screen format: 16x9 Widescreen
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Running time: 108 minutes
Closed Captioned
Jaman VOD service ot expand with movies from Fortune Star
Full article at http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/4470/53
I'm not a huge fan of computer VOD, but I have tried Jaman out in the past and it works alright enough. More importantly this deal may allow fans to easily see HK films that lack a local release in their region. This will cut down on the cost of importing discs from Asia, which are often fairly barebones anyway. Prices are fairly cheap for rental and both purchase (ranging from 3-8 USDs IIRC). Jaman also has a content deal with Celestial that has allowed Shaw Brothers films to appear on their service. No word on when the titles will start to appear.HONG KONG – Video downloading service, Jaman has signed content deals with four leading indie sales companies including Fortune Star and Fortissimo from Asia.
Jaman, which combines high-definition downloading of feature movies and social networking, has focus on independent and art-house sector. New deals expand its video-on-demand line-up to 1,700 titles.
Fortune Star, the library and Asian film production offshoot of New Corp., will supply several dozen titles from its 800-title catalogue. Categories include "The Best in Martial Arts," "Legend of Bruce Lee's Family," "Legend of Chow Yun Fat," "The Rising Asian Stars," and "The Hollywood Asian Babes" starring Maggie Cheung and Michelle Yeoh.
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