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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Trailer For 'Once Upon A Time In Vietnam' April 20, 2013
Trailer For 'Once Upon A Time In Vietnam'

The trailer has been released for 'Once Upon A Time In Vietnam' (AKA 'Lura Phat'), an upcoming Vietnamese action flick written and directed by, and starring Dustin Nguyen. In the film, Nguyen plays the role of a mysterious stranger who is enlisted by a group of villagers to battle a crime boss.

'Electric Button (Moon & Cherry)' On US DVD April 20, 2013
'Electric Button (Moon & Cherry)' On US DVD

Tidepoint Pictures have announced the US DVD release of 'Electric Button (Moon & Cherry)' for the 23rd April, 2013. Directed by Yuki Tanada, the film revolves around an emotional young man who finds himself being used and abused by an erotic novelist suffering from writer's block.

Trailer For 'The Great Passage' April 20, 2013
Trailer For 'The Great Passage'

The trailer has been released for 'The Great Passage' (formerly 'Assemble The Boats'), an upcoming Japanese romance directed by Yuya Ishii. Based on a novel by Shion Miura, the film centres around a dictionary editor who has a knack for words, except when it comes to confessing his feelings for a woman.

'Masquerade' On Korean DVD April 20, 2013
'Masquerade' On Korean DVD

Art Service have announced the Korean DVD release of 'Masquerade' for the 8th May, 2013. Directed by Choo Chang-Min ('Late Blossom'), the film is a riveting 'The Prince and the Pauper'-like drama about a commoner who becomes king after the real king has been poisoned.

Trailer For 'Petal Dance' April 20, 2013
Trailer For 'Petal Dance'

The trailer has been released for 'Petal Dance', an upcoming Japanese drama written and directed by Hiroshi Ishikawa. The film centres around four women who attempt to restart their lives by embarking on a road trip. The cast includes Aoi Miyazaki, Shiori Kutsuna, Sakura Ando, and Kazue Fukiishi.

'Porco Rosso' On Japanese Blu-Ray April 19, 2013
'Porco Rosso' On Japanese Blu-Ray

Walt Disney Studios have announced the Japanese Blu-Ray release of 'Porco Rosso' for the 17th July, 2013. Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film traces a veteran World War I fighter pilot (who happens to look like a pig) and his battles against pirates, the secret police and romantic rivals.

Trailer For 'Cold Pupil' April 19, 2013
Trailer For 'Cold Pupil'

The trailer has been released for 'Cold Pupil', an upcoming Chinese thriller directed by Cheung Kwok-Kuen ('Kung Fu Fighter'). Sadly we don't have any kind of description for the plot yet, but we do know that it stars Chrissie Chau, Sam Lee, Lau Sek-Ming, Calvin Sun, and Sammy Hung.

'Chinatown' Release Put On Hold April 19, 2013
'Chinatown' Release Put On Hold

If you've seen the trailer, then you'll no doubt agree that the upcoming Vietnamese action flick 'Chinatown' (AKA 'Cho Lon') is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Unfortunately though, it has been announced that that the film has failed to pass Vietnamese censorship and the release is now on hold.

Trailer For 'Mai Ratima' April 18, 2013
Trailer For 'Mai Ratima'

The trailer has been released for 'Mai Ratima', a new South Korean romantic drama directed by Yoo Ji-Tae. The film revolves around the confusing relationship between a miserable thirtysomething man (Bae Soo-bin) and his 22-year-old Thai bride (Park Ji-Soo) that he acquired via mail order.

'Black Rock Shooter' On UK DVD April 18, 2013
'Black Rock Shooter' On UK DVD

Manga Entertainment have announced the UK DVD release of 'Black Rock Shooter - Complete Series Collection' for the 13th May, 2013. The eight-episode anime series takes place in two different worlds, both of which are connected by a black haired girl with a burning blue eye.

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