The Silent War

The Silent War
Alan Mak and Felix Chong tackle an intriguing period in China’s history

Electric Button (Moon & Cherry)

Electric Button (Moon & Cherry)
Yuki Tanada’s debut offers an amusing and emotive look at young love

Tai Chi Zero

Tai Chi Zero
Stephen Fung helms this absurdly hyperactive modern martial arts epic
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Kim Hee-seon Back In Business For 'Warring States' March 12, 2010
Kim Hee-seon Back In Business For 'Warring States'

After almost a five year break, South Korean actress Kim Hee-seon is set to make a comeback to the big screen with a new Chinese war epic tentatively titled 'Warring States'. Due to start filming later this month, the project is being produced by Sun Jie and will co-star Sun Honglei ('Forever Enthralled').

'Geisha Assassin' On UK DVD March 11, 2010
'Geisha Assassin' On UK DVD

MVM have announced the UK DVD release of 'Geisha Assassin' for the 5th April 2010. The film marks the directorial debut of former stunt man and action director/choreographer Go Ohara ('Death Trance'), and is a period martial arts flick loaded with lightning-fast swordplay and realistic kung fu.

Trailer And Poster For 'Best Seller' March 11, 2010
Trailer And Poster For 'Best Seller'

The trailer and poster art have been released for 'Best Seller', a new Korean thriller from first time director Lee Jung Ho. The story for the film centres around a writer haunted by an unknown presence, and the cast includes singer/actress Uhm jung-hwa, Ryoo Seung-yong, Jo Jin-woong and Lee Do-kyeong.

Commentary On Fire - 'Enter The Fat Dragon' March 11, 2010
Commentary On Fire - 'Enter The Fat Dragon'

The guys over at Podcast On Fire have recorded a new audio commentary for Sammo Hung's 1978 Bruce Lee spoof, 'Enter The Fat Dragon'. Regulars Stoo and Ken are joined in the booth by the mighty Mike Leeder, so expect a whole lot of fun facts and heated discussion on Bruceploitation.

Teaser Trailer For 'Box!' March 10, 2010
Teaser Trailer For 'Box!'

The teaser trailer has been released for 'Box!', a new teen athletic drama from director Toshio Lee ('Detroit Metal City'). The film stars Hayato Ichihara and Kengo Kora as two rival high school boxers and, apparently, both stars trained hard so that they could perform all the boxing sequences themselves.

'Naruto: Shippuden - Box Set 2' On US DVD March 10, 2010
'Naruto:  Shippuden - Box Set 2' On US DVD

Viz Media have announced the US DVD release of 'Naruto:  Shippuden - Box Set 2' for the 20th April 2010. The 3-disc box set contains the next 13 episodes of the anime series and picks up the action as Team Kakashi and Team Guy join forces to track down Gaara's kidnappers.

Trailer For 'Zebraman 2' March 09, 2010
Trailer For 'Zebraman 2'

A second, longer trailer has been released for 'Zebraman 2', the sequel to Takashi Miike's 2004 superhero epic. Written by Kankuro Kudo ('Ping Pong'), the film sees the return of Sho Aikawa as the titular hero, along with new cast members Riisa Naka, Tsuyoshi Abe and Masahiro Inoue.

'Bangkok Adrenaline' On UK DVD March 09, 2010
'Bangkok Adrenaline' On UK DVD

Optimum Home Entertainment have announced the UK DVD release of 'Bangkok Adrenaline' for the 22nd March 2010. Written by and starring mountainous action star Conan Stevens ('Somtum'), the film is a relentless, heart pounding modern action movie that laughs in the face of CGI.

Trailer For 18th Crayon Shin-chan Film March 08, 2010
Trailer For 18th Crayon Shin-chan Film

The trailer has been released for the 18th Crayon Shin-chan anime film, 'Crayon Shin-chan: Super-Dimension! The Storm Called My Bride'. For the first time ever in the comedy series, the film will depict the future of the main character and his previously unseen bride, Tamiko.

'20th Century Boys: The Last Chapter' On HK DVD March 08, 2010
'20th Century Boys: The Last Chapter' On HK DVD

Kam & Ronson have announced the HK DVD release of '20th Century Boys: The Last Chapter' for the 9th March 2010. Directed by Tsutsumi Yukihiko, this final chapter of the doomsday trilogy brings about the epic showdown between the resistance fighters and the fanatical cult leader out to end the world.

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