Kung Fu Wing Chun

Kung Fu Wing Chun
Joe Cheung gives a comedic account of the origins of Wing Chun Kung Fu

Norwegian Ninja

Norwegian Ninja
Commander Arne Treholt and his Ninja Force save Norway during the Cold War

The Butcher, The Chef, And The Swordsman

The Butcher, The Chef, And The Swordsman
A group of misfits get involved with a cleaver made from the top 5 swords
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'Quick' On Korean DVD January 12, 2012
'Quick' On Korean DVD

The 2011 action blockbuster 'Quick' is now available to own on Korean DVD. Directed by Jo Beom Gu ('Three Fellas'), the film stars Lee Min-ki ('Oishi Man') as a quick service motorcycle driver who is forced to deliver a number of bombs in an effort to prevent his ex-girlfriend from being killed.

Trailer For 'All's Well, Ends Well 2012' January 12, 2012
Trailer For 'All's Well, Ends Well 2012'

The trailer has been released for 'All's Well, Ends Well 2012', the sixth entry into the Hong Kong ensemble comedy series. Reportedly a remake of the 1988 movie 'Eighth Happiness', the film boasts an all-star cast that includes Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Sandra Ng, Kelly Chen, and Chapman To.

Phil Gillon's Top Ten Of 2011 January 10, 2012
Phil Gillon's Top Ten Of 2011

The next member of the team to provide his top ten is Phil Gillon, who openly admits that his list leans heavily toward the action side of Asian cinema. Still, I think most of us can agree that it's packed full of quality and I get the sneaky suspicion that you'll be seeing several of these films on all of our lists.

Andrew Saroch's Top Ten Of 2011 January 09, 2012
Andrew Saroch's Top Ten Of 2011

It's the start of a new year so we've got another batch of staff top ten's coming your way. We kick off with Andrew Saroch's list, packed full of stylish Japanese dramas with a sprinkling of kung fu class. Oh, and look out for our new turkey award which is given to our least favourite movie of the year.

'Red Light Revolution' On UK DVD January 07, 2012
'Red Light Revolution' On UK DVD

Terracotta Media have announced the UK DVD release of 'Red Light Revolution' for the 13th February, 2012. Directed by Sam Voutas, the film centres around a luckless Beijinger who opens an adult shop to make ends meet, sparking a sexual revolution in his conservative neighborhood.

Live-Action 'Akira' Back On The Ropes January 07, 2012
Live-Action 'Akira' Back On The Ropes

Warner Bros. have shut down the production offices for the upcoming Hollywood live-action remake of Katsuhiro Otomo's 'Akira'. Reports suggest that there are casting, script and budget issues plaguing the project, all of which have worried the studio enough for them to press the pause button.

'Couples' On Korean DVD January 06, 2012
'Couples' On Korean DVD

Jeong Yong Ki's quirky romance 'Couples' is now available to own on Korean DVD, courtesy of KD Media. Directed by Jeong Yong Ki ('The Righteous Thief'), the film starts as a romantic comedy but transform into much more as different characters, couples, and stories begin to cross over.

Teaser For 'Tenchi Meisatsu' January 06, 2012
Teaser For 'Tenchi Meisatsu'

The teaser trailer has been released for 'Tenchi Meisatsu', a new period drama from director Yojiro Takita ('Departures'). Based on a novel by Tow Ubukata, the story chronicles the life of a 17th century master of shogi who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan.

'Pain' On Korean DVD January 06, 2012
'Pain' On Korean DVD

Candle Media have announced the Korean DVD release of 'Pain' for the 24th January, 2012. Directed by Kwak Kyung Taek ('Typhoon'), the film tells a unique love story that finds a man who can't feel pain (Kwon Sang Woo) falling for a woman who is ultra sensitive to pain (Jeong Ryeo Won).

Trailer For 'Hayabusa - The Long Return Home' January 05, 2012
Trailer For 'Hayabusa - The Long Return Home'

The full trailer has been released for 'Hayabusa - The Long Return Home', the new Japanese drama based around the Hayabusa space probe. The film stars Ken Watanabe as the project manager who helps guide the team as they cope with Hayabusa’s 7-year flight to asteroid 25143 Itokawa and back.

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