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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Second Trailer For 'Azooma' April 18, 2013
Second Trailer For 'Azooma'

A second trailer has been released for 'Azooma', an upcoming South Korean action drama directed by Lee Ji-Seung. Loosely based on the Hollywood movie 'Law Abiding Citizen', the film stars Jang Young-Nam ('Hello Ghost') as a mother seeking bloody revenge on the man who raped her daughter.

'Street Fighter II: The Movie' On UK Blu-Ray April 18, 2013
'Street Fighter II: The Movie' On UK Blu-Ray

Manga Entertainment have announced the UK Blu-Ray release of 'Street Fighter II: The Movie' (AKA 'Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie') for the 13th May, 2013. Based on the video game of the same name, the film finds a string of fighters looking to put a stop to the evil doings of M. Bison.

Trailer For 'The Deadly Bullet' April 17, 2013
Trailer For 'The Deadly Bullet'

The trailer has been released for 'The Deadly Bullet' (AKA 'Assassin’s Night'), a new action-packed Chinese period piece directed by Ren Peng-Yuan. Little is known about the plot at present other than that it is set during the Qing dynasty and revolves around a war between assassins.

'King Of Thorn' On UK DVD And Blu-Ray April 17, 2013
'King Of Thorn' On UK DVD And Blu-Ray

Manga Entertainment have announced the UK DVD and Blu-Ray releases of 'King Of Thorn' for the 22nd April, 2013. Directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama ('Appleseed') and adapted from the manga by Yuji Iwahara, the film is a violent science fiction adventure that plays off the fairy tale 'Sleeping Beauty'.

Trailer For 'Library War' April 17, 2013
Trailer For 'Library War'

The trailer has been released for 'Library War', a live-action Japanese adaptation of Hiro Arikawa's light novel series. Directed by Shinsuke Sato ('Gantz'), the story takes place in a futuristic Japan where the government has created an armed force to destroy objectionable printed material.

'Marrying The Mafia 5' On Korean DVD April 17, 2013
'Marrying The Mafia 5' On Korean DVD

Lookus Entertainment have announced the Korean DVD release of 'Marrying The Mafia 5 - Return Of The Family ' for the 22nd April, 2013. Directed by Jeong Yong-Ki, the fifth entry into the series brings back the characters from the first film for another hilarious story about the Jang Family.

Trailer For 'Norigae' April 16, 2013
Trailer For 'Norigae'

The trailer has been released for 'Norigae', a new South Korean thriller directed by Choi Seung-Ho ('Fantastic Modern Gayagumer'). The film stars Ma Dong-Seok ('Neighbours') as a washed-up newscaster who attempts to restore his reputation by gathering evidence on a group of corrupt media moguls.

'The Tower' On Korean DVD And Blu-Ray April 16, 2013
'The Tower' On Korean DVD And Blu-Ray

CJ Entertainment have announced the Korean DVD and Blu-Ray releases of 'The Tower' for the 15th May, 2013. Directed by Kim Ji-Hun ('May 18th'), the film centres around a team of firefighters who are dispatched to a fire at the Tower Sky building and must fight to save all the tenants and VIP guests.

Trailer For 'Arena Of The Street Fighter' April 16, 2013
Trailer For 'Arena Of The Street Fighter'

The trailer has been released for 'Arena Of The Street Fighter' (AKA 'Urban Fighter'), a new German martial arts movie written and directed by, and starring Mike Möller ('Kampfansage'). The film sees Möller playing a talented fighter who enters a tournament to avenge the death of his brother.

New Hayao Miyazaki Movie Out In July April 16, 2013
New Hayao Miyazaki Movie Out In July

Studio Ghibli have confirmed that the new Hayao Miyazaki movie 'Kaze Tachinu' will be released on the 20th July, 2013. The studio had hoped to release the film at the same time as Isao Takahata's upcoming 'Kaguya-hime no Monogatari', but Takahata's movie has now been delayed.

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