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THE KILLER Trailer: John Woo Tests The Waters With A Western Revamp Of His Hit Hong Kong Classic!

John Woo is back again. I enjoyed his most recent entry with Silent Night, and while I’m certain opinions will stir today as the official trailer for Woo’s The Killer makes the rounds, I’m optimistic. From the Oscar® winning producer of Oppenheimer, the kinetic action thriller stars Emmy nominee Nathalie Emmanuel (The Fast Saga, Game of Thrones) as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known, and feared, in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead. But when, during an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler (Avatar’s Sam Worthington), Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman (Diana Silvers; Ma, Booksmart) in a Paris nightclub, the decision will disintegrate Zee’s alliances, attract the attention of a savvy police investigator (Golden Globe nominee Omar Sy; Jurassic World franchise, Lupin), and plunge her into a sinister criminal conspiracy that will set her on a collision course with her own past. […]

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CHA-CHA Teases Marika Ito’s Wily World Of Wonderment And Woe In The First Trailer

Screening this Friday as part of the Japan Cuts line-up is Cha-Cha from director Mai Sakai. The film marks the latest contribution to the (not)Heroine Project, which focuses on up-and-coming directors like Sakai who now hails audiences with her fifth feature. Cha-Cha is an illustrator working at a design office. Her free-spirited behavior sometimes draws the ire of those around her, but she lives by the motto, “I don’t let me worry about what others think any more, just live the way I want”. One day, Cha-Cha meets Raku on the rooftop and she becomes interested in him. Although they are opposites in terms of their tastes, she gradually becomes attracted to Raku, thinking that “we two get along perfect”. What will happen to the unpredictable romance of a stray cat-like girl? A fashionable, tasteful and bizarre story. I will say the film is definitely unpredictable at times even for […]

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ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE: Win A Blu-Ray Copy Of Choi Dong-Hoon’s Fantasy Adventure!

Writer and director Choi Dong-hoon’s newest sci-fi adventure is arriving soon to the U.S. on DVD and Blu-Ray with Alienoid: Return To The Future. We’re giving away two copies of the film on Blu-Ray for entries to be made by the evening before its release on July 30, and all you have to is respond to this contest via email at fcsyndicate@outlook.com with your favorite South Korean sci-fi/fantasy title… That’s it. That’s all there’s to it, and the deadline is 11:59 EST on July 29, so enter ASAP! After locating the Divine Blade, a shaman and a modern-day woman race through time to battle a powerful alien commander intent on destroying mankind in ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE, Part II of Choi Dong-hoon’s epic sci-fi action franchise. Ryu Jun-Yeol, Kim Tae-ri and Kim Woo-bin star. Click here for my review ICYMI!

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Streaming Sleepers: Kill Time With BABY ASSASSINS 2 Over At Hi-YAH!

The arrival of Baby Assassins 2 to the Hi-YAH! streamer couldn’t have come at a better time. With a spin-off series drama in the works and a third film already making the festival rounds, the Yugo Sakamoto-directed franchise remains one of the most popular of its kind with its energizing lead cast, quirky and off-beat humor, and stellar action that crackles with each gun battle and hand-to-hand fight scene. Well Go USA is the North American home to the franchise thusfar having already released the first two films on home media, as well as its adjacent streamer. The second film returns Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa in the respective roles of Chisato and Mahiro, two coming-of-age guilded members of an assassin organization still struggling to live life responsibly while intercepting two rival assassins from another company, played by Tatsuomi Hamada and Joey Iwanaga. Read my review for the film by […]

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NO WAY OUT: THE ROULETTE Sees A Manhunt Gone Out Of Control In The Official Series Trailer

Disney-plussers tangible to the platform can expect another addition to its slate fresh out of South Korea with 8-part drama, No Way Out: The Roulette. The official series trailer is out ahead of a July 31 launch with a cast led by Choi Jin-woong, Yoo Jae-myung, Kim Mu-yeol and Yun Jung-ah. After serving 13 years for committing a series of heinous crimes, Korea’s most hated man, murderer Kim Gukho (Yoo Jae-myung), is released on parole. Outraged by his release, one mysterious citizen offers a 20 billion won ($14 million) bounty to anyone who can track down and kill the notorious criminal. Targeted by a growing number of desperate citizens, Kim Gukho will have to put his faith in his police protection team if he hopes to survive. Catch the series trailer below, and read more here.

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First Look at CAT’S EYES Trailer: The New Miniseries That Passes Tsukasa Hojo’s Manga Through The French Filter

Unlike some colleagues of his profession, mangaka Tsukasa Hojo has always been blessed with interesting adaptations of his work in his transitions to the audiovisual media. In 1993, we had the the first of the adaptations of his most famous manga, the iconic City Hunter, a Hong Kong production in which HK director and producer Wong Jing teamed up with Jackie Chan for a hilarious adventure that, despite not being completely faithful to the original material, It retained much of its essence, and gave us a fun visual spectacle that fans still remember with nostalgia. Three years later, Michael Chow starred in “Mr. Mumbles”, an unofficial adaptation, in which the names and part of the plot were changed but which maintained the original concept of the story. It was a year later when Cat’s Eye had its first live-action adaptation, in a Japanese production directed by Kaizo Hayashi, with Yuki […]

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TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN Official Trailer Revealed Ahead Of August U.S. Release!

Well Go USA released the official trailer for Soi Cheang’s Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In. The film opens in theaters August 9. Many years after the bloody turf war that ushered in an uneasy era of peace in Hong Kong’s underworld, the notorious Kowloon Walled City serves as a fortified, lawless safe haven for gangs and refugees alike. But when a skilled underground fighter runs afoul of the most feared Triad boss in Hong Kong, a bounty is placed on his head despite his connections to the leader of the infamous enclave. As his pursuers violate the tenuous territorial truce to exact their vengeance, the fallout reignites old grudges, bringing decades of building tension to a brutal, bloody boiling point. Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In stars Raymond Lam, Terrance Lau, German Cheung, and Tony Wu, along with Louis Koo, Richie Jen, Sammo Hung, Philip Ng, Kenny Wong Tak […]

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TWO TAOIST TALES: Eureka Launches A Pair Of Yuen Clan Classics From Eureka This September

Eureka Entertainment is proudly launching the worldwide Blu-Ray debuts of Yuen Clan actioners, Two Taoist Tales (Taoism Drunkard and The Young Taoism Fighter) on September 24. Directed by and starring Yuen Cheung-yan (The Miracle Fighters), Taoism Drunkard follows a man with a love for wine who accidentally damages a sacred statue. To atone for this blunder, he is asked by an enraged Taoist priest (Hsiao Hou-tao) to find a virginal boy (Yuen Yat-chor) to aid in defending his temple from a demonic sorcerer (Yuen Shun-yi). In The Young Taoism Fighter (directed by Police Story’s Chen Chi-hwa), a practitioner of Taoist kung fu (Yuen Yat-chor) manages to separate his soul from his body before teaming up with a vengeful young woman (Hilda Liu Hao-yi) to take on a sinister sorcerer (Kwan Chung) and the evil leader of a rival kung fu school (Yen Shi-kwan).  Both films will be presented with brand […]

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GLADIATOR II Trailer Reveals The Next Long-Awaited Chapter From Director Ridley Scott

25 years after wowing audiences with Gladiator, director Ridley Scott’s latest test of sequel strength commences with Gladiator II, opening in theaters November 22. Paramount Pictures is already out and about with stills and teaser art for the upcoming period epic and now we have an official trailer that lends an eye to what we can expect from leading men Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington. From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength […]

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DUCHESS Takes Power Back In The Official Trailer

The first official trailer is now out for director Neil Marshall’s new action thriller, Duchess. Saban Films has acquired U.S. rights last October and a release is set for digital and VOD on August 9. Starring Charlotte Kirk who also penned the pic with Marshall, Duchess follows no-nonsense Scarlett Monaghan and her rise from a working-class petty criminal to becoming a ruthless organized crime leader in the seedy underbelly of the diamond smuggling circuit of Tenerife. Also starring are Philip Winchester, Sean Pertwee, Colm Meaney, and Stephanie Beacham. Collider debuted the trailer on Monday which you can now view below along with the official poster.

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HELLBOY: THE CROOKED MAN Teaser Reveals Jack Kesy As The Titular Superhero

Last week saw the first glimpse at actor Jack Kesy as the titular role in Hellboy: The Crooked Man, the new movie releasing in theaters later this year. EW’s Christopher Holub brought the exclusive with a teaser featuring Kesy in full garb, as adapted for the screen by director Brian Taylor who co-directed 2006’s Jason Statham action romp, Crank. Based on the comic-book miniseries of the same name by Mignola and artist Richard Corben, Hellboy: The Crooked Man is set in the 1950s and costars Adeline Rudolph (Resident Evil) as a rookie agent of the BPRD (the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense) who teams up with Hellboy to protect the residents of Appalachia from the creepy Crooked Man, who is collecting souls for the devil. Hellboy: The Crooked Man also stars Jefferson White, Leah McNamara, Joseph Marcell, Hannah Margetson, and Martin Bassindale among those cast. Ketchup Entertainment shared the […]

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THE CHAMPIONS: Hong Kong Soccer Classic Scores A 2K Remaster For September U.S. Release On Blu-Ray From Eureka!

Brandy Yuen’s 1983 action sports comedy, The Champions, is coming to Blu-Ray from Eureka Entertainment. Yuen Biao heads the Golden Harvest classic whose production frame work hails from the celebrated Yuen Clan with Yuen Shun-yi (The Miracle Fighters) and Yuen Chun Yeung (Armour of God) behind the action and stunts. Lee Tong (Yuen Biao, Dreadnaught) is a young farmer who has grown up in an isolated rural community. When an indiscretion lands him in hot water, he leaves his home in the countryside and heads for the big city – where he meets Suen (Cheung Kwok-keung, Eastern Condors), an urban soccer player who recognises Tong’s talent for the beautiful game and encourages him to try out for a pro team. But Tong’s first chance at sporting glory is scuppered by a rivalry with the narcissistic King (Dick Wei, Project A), who relegates the newcomer to cleaning up after his teammates. […]

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1992: Don’t Miss The Official Trailer For The New Crime Drama Starring Tyrese Gibson And Ray Liotta

Ariel Vromen is back with brand new crime thriller, 1992. Lionsgate is out with an official trailer and key poster ahead of the film’s theatrical release on August 30, rejoining Fast franchise cohorts Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood, along with the late Ray Liotta in one of his final roles. In 1992, Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son (Christopher A’mmanuel) amidst the turbulent 1992 LA uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son (Ray Liotta and Scott Eastwood) put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist to steal catalytic converters, which contain valuable platinum, from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when they collide in this tense crime-thriller. Also starring are Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold, Michael […]

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PROJECT SILENCE: Don’t Miss The Official Trailer For The Explosive New Action Horror Thriller

Someone really dropped the ball a while back on being one of the first to announce some key acquisition details on Kim Tae-gon’s latest sci-fi action horror, Project Silence. Thankfully, it wasn’t me, but at least the good folks at Rue Morgue are here to spread the gospel with the latest trailer now out from US distro label Capelight Pictures for its July 12 theatrical release. Jung-won and his daughter are on their way to Incheon Airport when a thick fog causes a massive chain-reaction crash on the airport bridge. They get stuck in the chaos with a group of people including a brash-yet-harmless tow truck driver. Things take a turn for the worse when mutated military dogs are accidentally released from their transport vehicle and start preying upon humans, putting the group in a terrifying life-or-death situation. As the bridged is shut down, it is now up to Jung-won […]

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HIJACK 1971: Terror In The Skies In The Official U.S. Trailer!

Sony Entertainment is taking the mantle this summer with Kim Sung-han’s new suspenseful thriller, Hijack 1971. Based on a true story, the movie is already out in South Korea and is now poised for select theatrical in the U.S. on July 5. Pilots Tae-in (HA Jung-woo) and Gyu-sik (SUNG Dong-il) are set to fly to Gimpo. Under the guidance of flight attendant Ok-soon (CHAE Soo-bin), passengers are busy boarding. However, shortly after takeoff, a homemade bomb explodes, turning the cabin into chaos. Check out the trailer from Rotten Tomatoes:

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REVOLVER Teaser Revealed For New Crime Thriller Starring Jeon Do-Yeon

Kill Boksoon star Jeon Do-yeon is back in the limelight nowadays as her latest role makes headway in crime thriller, Revolver. Jeon reunites with Oh Seung-uk with whom she worked on the helmer’s second feature, 2015’s The Shameless. Per Screen‘s Michael Rosser, Revolver stars Jeon “as an ex-police officer seeking revenge after serving a prison sentence for someone else and discovering that the promised compensation for her time behind bars has vanished.” The cast also lists Ji Chang-wook and Lim Ji-yeon, along with Kim Jun-han, Kim Jong-soo, and Jung Man-sik. Revolver is produced by Sanai Pictures and releases August 7 from Plus M. Check out the teaser and poster below!

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OASIS: Hiroya Shimizu And Mahiro Takasugi Make The Criminal Underworld Theirs In The First Trailer!

You gotta love little surprises like this… Gangland thriller Oasis marks a feature directing debut for filmmaker Takuro Iwaya, with a Fall theatrical release set TBA. The first official trailer and key art are here as well with a new look at lead actors Hiroya Shimizu and Mahiro Takasugi of live-action Tokyo Revengers and Kakegurui franchise fame. Oasis follows an incident that sees former friends Hiroto (Shimizu) and Kanamori (Takasugi) part ways, rising in the ranks over the years as rivals in the criminal underworld. The film hails from Glasgow 15, The Klockworx, and SPOTTED PRODUCTIONS, and is produced by Fujimoto Shinsuke, Mae Shinsuke, and Naoi Takatoshi, and features action sequences by Obara Tsuyoshi. Watch the trailer below:

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HOPELESS: Don’t Miss The Official Trailer For Kim Chang-Hoon’s Crime Drama

Well Go USA is proudly releasing South Korean crime drama Hopeless on digital from June 25. The film is written and directed by Kim Chang-hoon and stars Hong Xa Bin, Kim Jong-soo, and Song Joong-ki. After spending his entire childhood in a town riddled with crime and violence, a teenage boy saves up his money in hopes of someday moving with his mother to start a new, happier life. But after he crosses paths with a local gangster intent on helping him, he is drawn into increasingly dangerous situations that will leave him questioning whether his attempts to escape his hellish reality will instead ensnare him in it—permanently.

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PLACE OF BONES: Greed And Terror Grip A Mother And Daughter In The Official Trailer For The New Western

The official trailer has finally arrived for Place Of Bones, the latest dark Western thriller from She Never Died director Audrey Cummings. The film stars Heather Graham, Tom Hopper, Corin Nemec, Brielle Robillard and Cowboy Cerrone, and will release theatrically and on digital from August 23. On a remote ranch, a mother (Heather Graham) and her daughter fight for survival when a wounded outlaw seeking refuge brings a notorious bank robber and his ruthless gang, all desperate to reclaim a stolen fortune, right to their doorstep in this action-packed horror Western.

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CUSTOMS FRONTLINE: Official U.S. Teaser And July Date Revealed For Herman Yau’s NYAFF Entry!

It’s about that time again. Indeed, Herman Yau’s newest endeavor with Customs Frontline is readying to screen for the 23rd New York Asian Film Festival next month, and with none other than leading man and entertainment multiphyenate Nicholas Tse on-hand as an honoree. I suppose this is also a great way to assure that Well Go USA can get some eyes on this flick as the company is now heading up its stateside theatrical release on July 19. After boarding an unauthorized cargo ship and finding its entire crew dead, Hong Kong customs officers discover a hidden cache of illegal weapons and trace them back to an ongoing and highly volatile international conflict. But when elite agents go undercover abroad to locate the source of the smuggled firearms, they uncover a complex transnational operation with roots far closer to home than they ever imagined.  Tse stars and also debuts as […]

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