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Watch The Final Trailer For KILLERS!

Ahead of its four-night run at this year’s Sundance Film Festival premiering January 20, 2014, we have a final trailer for the “Mo” Brothers’ upcoming thriller, Killers. The latest collabroation between Nikkatsu, Merantau Films, Guerilla Merah Films and XYZ Films, Killers presents a bone-chilling international story of two men from different areas engaged in an online bromance made in murderous, bloody hell. Set for a theatrical release in Japan and Indonesia on February 1 and 9, respectively, Killers stars Kazuki Kitamura and The Raid 2: Berandal‘s Oka Antara, with Rin Takanashi, Luna Maya and Ray Sahetapy. The film was written by Takuji Ushiyama, and produced and directed by Kimo Stamboel, and co-writer Timo Tjahjanto. SYNOPSIS: Mr. Nomura is an eerily handsome, sharply dressed, sociopathic serial killer who preys on the women of Tokyo. In Jakarta, a world-weary journalist named Bayu finds himself unexpectedly falling into vigilantism after brutally killing two […]

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RUROUNI KENSHIN 2 And 3 Wrap Prinicipal Photography

Sources at Anime News Network forwarded a new photo from Comic Natalie announcing that principal photography has officially wrapped for director Keishi Otomo‘s forthcoming second and third installments of the live-action Rurouni Kenshin Trilogy, following the release of the first film in 2012. The news comes as a fresh new teaser and set pictures and stills for both sequels, Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc and Rurouni Kenshin: The End Of A Legend Arc have already made their way online, including a new photo highlighting the elite swordsmen known as the “Jupponagata” (Ten Swords), headlined by the main villain, Makoto Shshio, played by actor Tatsuya Fujiwara, which you can view below. Based on the work of manga author Nobuhiro Watsuki, Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc and Rurouni Kenshin: The End Of A Legend Arc will star Fujiwara opposite actor Takeru Satoh returning for the title role in […]

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New Photos And Scene Details From The RUROUNI KENSHIN Sequels Set

Eigapedia recently forwarded details of a scene from the upcoming release of director Keishi Otomo‘s next film, Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc, involving lead actor Takeru Satoh and co-star Ryunosuke Kamiki. The page detailed the on-location scene and setting, illustrating the assassination of historical Japanese statesman, Okubo Toshimichi, played Kazufumi Miyazawa (lead singer and songwriter of Japanese band, The Boom), leading up to a confrontation between lead character Himura Kenshin and Seta Sojiro, played by Satoh and Kamiki, respectively. Based on the work of manga author Nobuhiro Watsuki, Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc is one of two sequels set to be theatrically released in the summer of the new year following the success of the first film in 2012, with both films – the other being Rurouni Kenshin: The End Of A Legend Arc – leading up to the final confrontation between our hero and the […]

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It's All Action In The Latest Featurette For 47 RONIN

Universal Pictures has a new behind the scenes featurette now going viral for director Carl Rinsch‘s new film, 47 Ronin. The featurette, courtesy of MSN and now available on the film’s official Facebook page, focuses heavily on the characters portrayed by actors Keanu Reeves and Hiroyuki Sanada, the relative to the action that moviegoers can expect to see, and more. The film, which also stars Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano and Rinko Kikuchi, has since been released in Japan and newly released in several territories on Christmas Day, including in North America, with further worldwide releases pending. The reviews are already in, but if you plan on seeing it, feel free to share your own review of the film in the comment section below, or wIth our community on our official Facebook page. Take a look: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); […]

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The New RUROUNI KENSHIN Dual Sequel Teaser Gets English Subs

In addition to an original un-subbed teaser for Warner Bros. Japan’s upcoming dual sequel releases of director Keishi Otomo‘s period epic samurai thriller Rurouni Kenshin film franchise, a new English-subbed version of the teaser has also gone viral and you can now check out that version below.   Produced by Shinzô Matsuhashi and Minami Ichikawa and executive produced by Maya Fukuzawa and Hiroyoshi Koiwai, the two sequels follow the success of the first 2012 film based on the original 1994 manga from author Nobuhiro Watsuki, with the storylines focused on Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyôto Fire Arc and Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc. Primed for a Summer 2014 release with dates pending, actor Takeru Satoh reprises his role as the iconic titular swordsman. Other cast members, returning and new, include Emi Takei, Yusuke Iseya, Munetaka Aoki, Yuu Aoi, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Yosuke Eguchi and Tatsuya Fujiwara, with Min Tanaka, Kazufumi […]

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THE NEXT GENERATION -PATLABOR- Series Gets New Release Dates

Following earlier announcements of the upcoming live-action series reboot of the classic Japanese property for The Next Generation -Patlabor- and further announcements within the past year, Anime News Network has forwarded the latest dates for the pending seven-part series leading up to the production of the feature film by 2015. The dates are as follows, kicking off the live action series at Japan’s Shinjuku Piccadilly theater: Part 1: April 5, 2014 Part 2: May 31, 2014 Part 3: July 12, 2014 Part 4: August 30, 2014 Part 5: October 18, 2014 Part 6: November 29, 2014 Part 7: January 1, 2015 Budgeted at 2 billion yen (up to well over $20 million US), development on The Next Generation -Patlabor- was previously announced during the Tokyo International Anime Fair back in March by attending members of Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, who are producing the series and film in association with FX studio […]

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Three Brothers Fight To Survive In The New Trailer For TAEKWONDO DAMASHII: REBIRTH

Just a few days after unveiling a short teaser for writer and director Hideyuki Katsuki‘s newest fantasy action adventure, Taekwondo Damashii: Rebirth, the official YouTube channel for Toei unveiled the viral full trailer, which you can check out at the bottom of the page. Set for domestic release on February 15, 2014 courtesy of Toei Video, Taekwondo Damashii: Rebirth looks to make history as the first Taekwondo-themed martial arts action picture in the country’s history of film, with full backing of the Japan branch of the International Taekwondo Federation. The film stars Masahiro Inoue, Ryoma Baba and Kyosuke Hamao, with Kazushige Nagashima, Rina Koike, Seiran Kobayashi, and Renji Ishibashi rounding out the cast. SYNOPSIS: Three brothers are involved in a family conflict over which one of them will be heir to the family taekwondo dojo. One day, they accidentally wander into a mysterious forest where they’re confronted by waves of […]

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Watch A New Featurette For 47 RONIN

Just days away from the Christmas Day release of director Carl Rinsch‘s upcoming theatrical samurai epic, 47 Ronin, Yahoo! Movies delievered a brand new featurette for the film with Rinsch, and actors Keanu Reeves and Hiroyuki Sanada discussing the film’s various themes played throughout the story. The featurette comes just a little over a week after the film’s premiere in Japan, after which it continues its theatrical run worldwide between now and 2014 on several release dates. 47 Ronin stars Reeves and Sanada, along with actresses Ko Shibasaki and Rinko Kikuchi, and actor Tadanobu Asano. SYNOPSIS: From ancient Japan’s most enduring tale, the epic 3D fantasy-adventure 47 Ronin is born. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honor […]

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Kitamura's LUPIN III Gets A New Set Photo And Release Date

While we await further developments on the previously announced Versus sequel, acclaimed director Ryuhei Kitamura‘s upcoming action adventure heist flick, Lupin III continues to make headlines since beginning filming in October, and releasing several set photos featuring the cast and crew from its epic shoot. As such, the latest set picture (available below comes from the crew’s current filming location in Chendai, China as per a shooting schedule which also included Japan and Thailand. Anime News Network forwarded the new photo above with news that the film has been slated for an August 30, 2014 release. Adapted for the screen by Mataichirō Yamamoto, Lupin III is based on a 1967 Japanese manga publication about a gentleman thief who, with the help of his crew, travels the world stealing priceless artifacts prior to announcing his intentions via calling card before every heist. The film’s plot is said to be centered on […]

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GODZILLA Goes International With A TV Spot, Trailer And New Poster Art

Following the unveiling of the North American trailer for director Gareth Edwards‘s forthcoming sci-fi action adventure monster epic, Godzilla, it was also made known that Japanese distributors Toho would be showcasing the film as well in Japan, where it all started. As such, two spots have already gone viral with a trailer and television promo for the film set to release in 2D and 3D on May 16, 2014, with Warner Bros. distributing in North America and other territories. Toho will premiere the film’s Japan release on July 25, 2014. Check out the two Japanese promos below the synopsis courtesy of ComingSoon.net, as well as the two new synonymous posters for the film. SYNOPSIS: An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, pits the world’s most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.   […]

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Check Out A New Still From The Upcoming RUROUNI KENSHIN Sequels

Warner Bros. Japan took to the web on Saturday to unveil a new set photo for the upcoming release a new still from the upcoming sequels that will release next year for the Rurouni Kenshin film franchise. Produced Shinzô Matsuhashi and Minami Ichikawa and executive produced by Maya Fukuzawa and Hiroyoshi Koiwai, the two sequels follow the success of the first 2012 film based on the original 1994 manga from author Nobuhiro Watsuki. Rurôni Kenshin: The Great Kyôto Fire Arc and Rurôni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc are directed by Keishi Ōtomo and will release in the summer of 2014 with actor Takeru Satoh reprising his role. Other cast members, returning and new, include Emi Takei, Yusuke Iseya, Munetaka Aoki, Yuu Aoi, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Yosuke Eguchi, Tatsuya Fujiwara, with Min Tanaka, Kazufumi Miyazawa, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Kaito Ōyagi, Maryjun Takahashi, Ryōsuke Miura and Lisa Ulliel.

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Cage Fighting, Nakedness And More In The New NSFW Trailer For RED X PINK!

Director Koichi Sakamoto is a WAY different man of film nowadays. I mean, I’m astonished! The man has sure come a long way from his days with Alpha Stunts while working on Power Rangers and Mark Dacascos action vehicle Drive. And if his latest work is proof of nothing else (i.e. Travelers, Innocent Lillies), it concludes that the veteran stuntman and stunt coordinator has come into his own, with sexy, gorgeous women front-and-center and in on the action… and not just the usual…well…action. Basically, if you’re at work, you shouldn’t look at this. Rather, take a minute, grab your smartphone and act like you just got an emergency call that needed to be taken privately, and then watch actresses Yukia Haga, Rina Koike, Asami Tada and Ayame Misaki in the newest NSFW trailer for Sakamoto‘s latest risque sexy action fight flick, Red X Pink, based on prize-winning author Kazuki Sakuraba’s 2003 publication surrounding […]

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The New Poster For BLACK BUTLER Is Online

The new poster is online for Warner Bros. Japan’s upcoming live-action manga thriller, Black Butler. Adapted for a big screen spin-off from Yana Toboso’s original 2006 Square Enix manga publication by screenwriter Kuroiwa Tsutomu for directors Kentaro Otani and Keiichi Satou, the film stars Hiro Mizushima in the title role along with actress Ayame Gōriki set in a futuristic multicultural Victorian-era Asian city in a story about a wealthy heiress who masks her identity as a boy to exact her revenge with the help of her butler, whose unique skillset make him a force to be recknoned with. Featuring action choreography by Ouchi Takahito, Black Butler also stars Ohno Takuro, Yuka, Kaito Ken, Mizuki Yamamoto, Maruyama Tomomi, Shirota Yu, Yasuda Ken, Hashimoto Satoshi, Shigaki Taro, Ibu Masato and  Kishitani Goro. The film will release in domestically on January 18, 2014. You can also view some recent publicity photos now available from the folks […]

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Takeshi Kitano Goes BEYOND OUTRAGE In A New U.S. Red-Band Trailer

Magnet Pictures unveiled the new trailer this week for its forthcoming VoD and limited theatrical release of Japanese filmmaking maestro Takeshi Kitano‘s Beyond Outrage. Originally titled with both words switched, the film is the second installation of Kitano‘s Yakuza thriller since the 2010 film, Outrage, hitting the film festival circuit in late 2012 before opening in Japan a month later. Despite garnering mixed reviews, the fan reaction was largely positive with the film’s producers seeking a trilogy from Kitano, the franchise’s lead star, writer and director who was already the recipient of the Best Director award at the 7th Asian Film Awards by then. Beyond Outrage also stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Tomokazu Miura, Ryo Kase, Hideo Nakano, Yutaka Matsushige, Fumiyo Kohinata, Katsunori Takahashi, Kenta Kiritani, Hirofumi Arai, Sansei Shiomi, Akira Nakao and Shigeru Koyama. The film goes digital on November 28 before hitting the big screen on the week of January […]

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Catch The New Poster And Trailer For 47 RONIN!

Yahoo! Movies delivered the brand new poster and trailer for the upcoming period fantasy action adventure, 47 Ronin from director Carl Rinsch. The film comes off of a production slated that lasted a few years with Universal Pictures studio executives taking over the production toward the latter half of the process and will finally make its way to a North American Christmas Eve release, in addition to a worldwide distribution slate which you can view by clicking here. 47 Ronin Stars Keanu Reeves along with Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Rinko Kikuchi and Tadanobu Asano. SYNOPSIS: Keanu Reeves makes an explosive return to an action-adventure in 47 Ronin. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of ronin must seek the help of Kai […]

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Ryukyu Battle Royale Gets International Treatmemt With The New Title, DANCING KARATE KID

The title, Dancing Karate Kid (a.k.a. Ryuku Battle Royale) doesn’t exactly ring a bell as a sequel to director Shunichi Nagasaki’s 2007 brutal karate action drama, Kuro-Obi, particularly when you look at the trailer, which looks more “Stephen Chowy” than anything else (something that Chow himself probably doesn’t mind). However, in some circles believe it or not, that is exactly how it is being pitched. Quite peculiar, especially if you’ve seen Kuro-Obi.   At any rate though, it has been nearly two months since the first trailer went viral, and now the rest of the world has a chance to observe the newly English-labeled counterpart with a fresh, new and comprehensive synopsis below to bring some interested minds on board director Tsukasa Kishimoto‘s latest film before its upcoming screening at Sakurazaka Theater on October 26 in Naha, Okinawa, and on November 2 at the Tokyo’s Roppongi National Art Center. Joey Beni (a.k.a. Seung Wei) […]

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The UK Gets A Trailer For 47 Ronin

The new UK trailer is up for the Christmas day release of 47 Ronin. The epic feature-length samurai adventure comes in light of actor Keanu Reeves‘ appearance in a steady slate of action vehicles with several films making their way to theaters, or home, including the recent digital release of Reeves‘ directorial debut of Man Of Tai Chi. The actor is also set to make his way to theaters for title role in the new hitman revenge thriller, John Wick, from directors Chad Stahleski and David Leitch, along with co-star Willem Dafoe (Out Of The Furnace). 47 Ronin also stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Rinko Kikuchi and Tadanobu Asano. Watch the new trailer, courtesy of JoBlo. CLICK HERE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASE DATES. SYNOPSIS: Keanu Reeves makes an explosive return to an action-adventure in 47 Ronin. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow […]

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Sex, Violence And Bloody Revenge In The New Trailer For GUN WOMAN

Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf  helmer Kurando Mitsutake is back with his third feature film, Gun Woman. Directed by Mitsutake who co-wrote with Chiaki Yanagimoto, the super sexy, super bloody low budget assassin thriller stars starring AV model and actress Asami in the lead, along with Kairi Narita, Noriaki Kamata in a story about a brilliant doctor who “buys” a woman, trains and implants gun parts in her body to help him avenge the death of his wife at the hands of a murderous, cold-blooded sexual deviant. No release date yet, but obviously the people behind the curtain are ready to help push this film to the public ahead of an as-yet-to-be-announced release date. Way to keep us on our toes then, because this film looks like it isn’t playing around with its first trailer. Full of action with plenty of nods to the work of directors like Takashi Miike, Noboru […]

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Eleven Arts Announces Limited U.S. & Canada Dates For SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO

The official website for Eleven Arts is announcing via press release that the intergalactic space thriller, Space Battleship Yamato is officially making its way to theaters in North America and Canada in the next few months. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the film initially released in Japan theaters on December 1, 2010, based on the classic 1974 manga and anime from author and creator Leiji Matsumoto, and animator, the late Noboru Ishiguro. Space Battleship Yamato was adapted for the screen by Shimako Sato and stars Takuya Kimura, Meisa Kuroki, Toshiro Yanagiba, Naoto Ogata, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Maiko, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Reiko Takashima, Isao Hashizume, Toshihiko Nishida and Tsutomu Yamazaki. The film is set for limited releases begining October 19, 2013 in Los Angeles/San Francisco, California and Honolulu, Hawaii, followed by select theaters in Canada on November 11. SYNOPSIS: The story is set in the year 2199. The Gamilas, a mysterious alien enemy, has […]

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Go Ohara's AN ASSASSIN Gets A US Home Release Date

Far East Films is reporting that the 2011 action-noir crime drama, An Assassin, has been picked up for distribution and is set for release on May 21, 2013, courtesy of Asian Media Rights. The film was written by Kubata Hiroyasu and director Go Ohara whose previous credits include Geisha vs. Ninja, Chanbara Beauty, Oneechanbara: The Movie – Vortex, Samurai Princesd and Death Trance. Starring Ryoma Baba, Sayuri Iwata, Yuki Kubota and Hassei Takano, the film is a story about a young man named Ryo who abandons his life as a cold and heartless assassin after an accident during an accident. As time passes, he tries to accustom himself to a new life upon meeting a high school girl named Rio, who he finds himself protecting when, by a twist of fate, she herself becomes an assassin’s target. Click HERE if the embed fails to load. And click the link to […]

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