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Choi's ASSASSINATION Gets A U.S. Release Date!

Choi's ASSASSINATION Gets A U.S. Release Date!

Director Choi Dong-hoon‘s new period espionage thriller, Assassination, is getting a leg up this week with new character posters which you may view at the bottom of the page. The film is poised for a release in South Korea this July while the promotional campaign rolls on with its fair share of the usual trailers and featurettes, and other gems pertaining to the new movie which reunites Choi with a handful of notable actors. As for the film’s exposure elsewhere, it is only a matter of time before audiences abroad get to check out the film for themselves, especially for North America and Canada where Well Go USA continues to provide a sure service for Asian movie fans stateside. And as such, Assassination is getting a limited theatrical release on August 7, 2015 with locations pending. SYNOPSIS: Early 1900s Korea was under Japanese occupation and many Korean resistance activists were […]

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KUNG FU KILLER Lands DVD/BD And Digital Release Dates!

I initally had to pass up reviewing action star Donnie Yen‘s most recent bit of Well Go USA martial arts fanfare, Teddy Chen‘s Kung Fu Killer, when I went to see it at AMC Empire 25 back in April. I ended up catching a late showing and by the time the movie was over, I was dead tired and couldn’t put together any words for a review – as much as I try to be a night person, I fail miserably. Nonetheless, I’m pretty sure most of you have heard the buzz and read the reviews by now. Or if you were lucky, you may have even seen the film. Trust when you read my writing here saying that the fandom behind this movie since last Fall has been well worth it, as a cinematic rumble of martial arts madness by way of an Alex Cross murder mystery that doesn’t […]

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Watch The New Trailer For Well Go USA's Release Of Jackie Chan's POLICE STORY: LOCKDOWN

Anyone who went and saw Well Go USA’s theatrical release of Kung Fu Killer last month likely caught a glimpse at a trailer for their forthcoming delivery of Jackie Chan‘s most recent gritty installation of one of his most popular film franchises to date, Police Story: Lockdown. Directed by Ding Sheng who will be helming Chan‘s next big action comedy entreé, Roaring Tigers, the film initially gained prominence in China under its Police Story 2013 iteration having released two years ago, but the film is finally making its way to the states with a trailer that comes just as its lead actor continues to make headlines out of Cannes. SYNOPSIS: Police Captain Zhong Wen (Jackie Chan) knows all about sacrifice. He’s always been too busy chasing bad guys to be a father to his daughter Miao (Jing Tian).  Tonight, he’s seeing her for the first time in years – and […]

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Hou's THE ASSASSIN Lands At Well Go USA

You know a film must be a huge deal when it’s up for the Palme d’Or, the highest award at the Cannes Film Festival. Events are set to kick-off this Wednesday as pre-sales are already underway as they have been for a flourishing number of titles, specifically Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien‘s long-awaited wuxia drama production, The Assassin. Well Go USA has reportedly nabbed the U.S. rights to the film which still awaits a release with actress Shu Qi starring based on work from the short story compilation, The Extensive Records Of The Taiping Era. Chang Chen and Ethan Ruan also join the cast and hopefully this all means we’ll finally see some footage go public whether before or after the film’s May 21 premiere. SYNOPSIS: 9th century China. 10-year old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an […]

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Watch This Explosive Blooper Reel For Wu Jing's WOLF WARRIOR

Action star and debut director Wu Jing‘s latest film, Wolf Warrior, roared its way through China’s box office during its opening first weekend of April, setting up a hot season of movie magic as the first of two flicks to arrive this year – the second being SPL 2: A Time Of Consequences opposite Tony Jaa. The film, also starring Scott Adkins and Yu Nan, is also one of the latest examples of what it means to suffer for what you love most, particularly for Wu as he punished himself through every grueling minute he endured in helping to create the brutal and explosive action sequences for the film. No doubt about it – Wu has soldiered his way through it all, thick and thin, and recovered from the longstanding bumps and bruises he received during its production, some of which have been made availbale in a recently released blooper/outtake […]

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POLICE STORY: LOCKDOWN Locks A Release U.S. Date

It was well over a year ago that director Deng Sheng‘s Police Story 2013 arrived in theaters in Asia. The film reteams the director omce more with international action star Jackie Chan in a story that centers on a mainland cop who falls into a dangerous trap when a bar is taken hostage. All in all, it proved to be an ample continuation of Chan‘s cinematic reign among the niche with a much darker and grittier, more non-canonical approach compared to the usual tone of Hong Kong comedy he’s become known for. Thankfully, Well Go USA has locked a date for its own theatrical and digital release of the film now in the form of Police Story: Lockdown for June 5, 2015. Actor Liu Ye and actress Tian Jing also star, and while there’s no graphic or trailer footage for its U.S. arrival just yet, there are always the previous […]

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Donnie Yen Actioner KUNG FU KILLER Gets A Killer New U.S. Trailer

Being a Donnie Yen fan in 2015 comes with some perks, especially with distributors taking notice, and Well Go USA’s forthcoming U.S. release of Yen‘s 2014 martial arts crime hit, Kung Fu Killer is no exception. The film is one of the most highly measured titles to date from dear director Teddy Chen as of late with Yen making the most of his booming career in the expanding world of Asian film lore from Hong Kong and abroad for today’s generation. In lieu of this, fans ever-eager to enjoy what audiences in Hong Kong and China get dibs at first will proudly do so when Well Go USA finally releases Kung Fu Killer in select theaters on April 24. SYNOPSIS: A vicious serial killer is targeting top martial arts masters, and convicted criminal and kung-fu master Hahou (Donnie Yen) is the only one with the skills to stop him. Released […]

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Well Go USA Nabs WOLF WARRIOR For Release In North America!

The production of action star and debut director Wu Jing‘s newest helming effort, Wolf Warrior, has seen quite an addition to his journey in film. It certainly lended its fair share of physical challenges in recent months as well as technical ones, considering the film was supposed to release late last year at some point or another. The film joins Wu principally with actress Yu Nan and fellow action star Scott Adkins in a story of a rebellious Chinese solider ousted from the army before being given a second chance with a special commando unit, only to end up in the crosshairs of a vengeful foreign mercenary and his team of killers. The film is poised to present another in an epic array of fantastic action sequences, one which will ultimately pit action star Wu and Adkins opposite each other for the first time, and even better, in 3D and […]

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Well Go USA Unveils The Trailer For Panna Rittkrai's VENGENACE OF AN ASSASSIN!

When it comes to delivering memorable action sequences on film, late legendary stunt auteur and filmmaker Panna Rittikrai has led quite the eclectic career, having left a lasting impression on fans with a number of films in the last several decades. Without question, each title pulls out more and more stops to blow away audiences to the point of heart-pounding trepidation, and the proof is in the pudding. That said, the proof couldn’t be more prevalent in his final piece of work, Vengeance Of An Assassin, which released theatrically in Thailand late last year reuniting Rittikrai with action star Dan Chupong since Dynamite Warrior and the 2004 remake of the action classic, Born To Fight. Of course, reviews differ between those who’ve seen the film already, but there’s no mistake when it comes to the cinematic standard that Rittikrai had become so well known for up until passing away last […]

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Asian Movie Madness Continues With THE WHITE-HAIRED WITCH At Violet Crown Cinema This Month!

Texas is a great place to be as it has become home to a great many events in film and entertainment, especially if you live in the city of Austin where Well Go USA is currently running its monthly Asian Movie Madness schedule at Violet Crown Cinema in conjunction with Iron Dragon TV. As such, Well Go USA’s North American current release of Jacob Cheung‘s latest rebooted fantasy action romance epic, The White-Haired Witch, reinvigorating the classic tale of forbidden romance amid conspiracy, murder and intrigue, coupled with dazzling visuals and stunning action, will be representing Iron Dragon TV and UltraFlix on March 24 at 9:00pm. SYNOPSIS: In the twilight of the Ming Dynasty, the Imperial court is plagued by corruption as tyrants rule over the land. With the Manchurians preying on a weakened empire, war is imminent. To save the victims from their suffering, sorceress Jade Raksha fights the […]

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Watch The New Trailer For SWORD OF VENGEANCE

Period sword-swinning action adventures are always up for grabs, and on this note, director Jim Weedon’s latest offering with Sword Of Vengeance is prepping for a limited release on March 20, 2015. Well Go USA has provided a trailer below, and if gritty sword epics are your thing, this one should be just as pleasing. SYNOPSIS: From the creator of HAMMER OF THE GODS, starring Stanley Weber (“Borgia”) and Annabelle Wallis (ANNABELLE) comes the story of a Norman prince, freed from slavery, who seeks revenge on his father’s murderer–his ruthless uncle, Earl Durant (Karel Roden). Gaining the trust of a band of exiled farmers, he leads them into battle against Durant, exploiting them in his quest to satisfy his code of honor. Will the prince sacrifice everything and everyone to quench his thirst for bloody retribution?

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Watch The Theatrical Trailer For The U.S. Release Of SNOW GIRL AND THE DARK CRYSTAL 3D!

Going two-for-two this week, Well Go USA recently announced the acquisition of the new fantasy action adventure, Snow Girl And The Dark Crystal, on the heels of its release in China just this week. Now, we have a trailer to share, and gladly enough, the film will be getting its just dues in 3D as well when the film arrives at our shores on February 27, 2015. SYNOPSIS: Directed by Academy Award Winner, Peter Pau, Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal is a big budget (30M US) romantic fantasy adventure about the legendary hero Zhong Kui, a fabled warrior with mysterious powers who is forced to conquer the realms of Heaven and Hell to save his people and the woman he loves. Chen Kun and Li Bingbing star. Watch the new trailer courtesy of JoBlo!

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ZHONG KUI: SNOW GIRL AND THE DARK CRYSTAL 3D Bows In US Theaters Next Week!

China’s upward mobility in the world of CGI-heavy filmmaking is slowly gaining ground with its fair share of bigger-scale productions between several studios, and one of its latest is no exception. Zhong Kui: Snow Girl And The Dark Crystal bodes as a meaty and ferocious epic with nearly all the trimmings as seen in several of its trailers leading up to its release in addition to some of the stunning poster art now making the rounds and if you’re curious as to how a film of this caliber will be received in the U.S., then you’re in luck! Variety is exclusively reporting that the film will get a limited theatrical release in North America on February 27, courtesy of Well Go USA, following the film’s acquisition from international sales agent Arclight Films in Berlin earlier this month; The film’s release, in turn, repeats the process previously executed for the January […]

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Well Go USA/Iron Dragon TV Jointly Release BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES On February 24!

Kung fu and asian cinema fans have plenty of reasons to find some of their favorite titles now well on their way to release via Iron Dragon TV. Hopefully you’re a subscriber by nowthrough its recent launch on the UltraFlix network as the brand is continaully proving itself as a leader in 4K high-definition film presentation, and of course, what better way to enjoy such muscular hardware than stylish martial arts action? Thankfully, American Asian film distribution tentpole Well Go USA has taken notice and perhaps we can expect more titles to be added as well, should director Lu Yang‘s 2014 surprise hit, Brotherhood Of Blades be only the beginning. Austin residents knowing of and living in the area of the Violet Crown Theater can expect a 9:00pm screening next week in sync with the film’s 4K Ultra HD release, and if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, be sure […]

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Lu Yang's BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES To Screen In Austin Later This Month!

We are many months away from a likely sequel for director Lu Yang‘s surprise 2014 wuxia period hit, Brotherhood Of Blades which finally released on DVD and Blu-Ray in North America on Tuesday this week. Purchase it now while you can, although be advised, if you live in the vicinity of Austin, Texas and want to catch this latest epic feat of majestic martial arts action and drama on the big screen, you’ll be delighted to know that Iron Dragon TV is hosting a screening in conjunction with Well Go USA at Austin’s Violet Crown Cinema on February 24. SYNOPSIS: Three sworn brothers are tasked with annihilating a corrupt fugitive and his followers, but a mistake reveals the brothers are being used as pawns in a deadly game filled with secrets, conspiracies and lethal consequences. You can access tickets and more information by visiting the official event page on Facebook […]

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Well Go USA Releases THE PIRATES On DVD And Blu-Ray!

There’s a reason why director Lee Seok-Hoon‘s 2014 action comedy, The Pirates, became one of the biggest and best selling theatrical blockbusters of South Korea last summer. Of course, that reason is left open to interpretation with its mixture of reviews, but the film is finally available on DVD and Blu-Ray wherever movies are sold, courtesy of our friends at Well Go USA. SYNOPSIS: On the eve of the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, an unprecedented robbery shocks the nation-in-waiting: a whale has swallowed the Emperor’s Royal Seal, and a bounty placed on its retrieval. Now, every infamous gang of thieves, thugs, pirates, and government agents take to the seas, battling the elements, creatures of the deep, and each other to possess the mother of all rewards. Kim Nam-Gil, Son Ye-Jin, Yoo Hae-Jin and Lee Kyeong-Yeong star. Watch the home release trailer below!

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Review: THE TAKING OF TIGER MOUNTAIN (2014)

Review: THE TAKING OF TIGER MOUNTAIN (2014)

SYNOPSIS: Tsui Hark’s thrilling adaptation of Qu Bo’s beloved adventure novel stars Tony LEUNG Ka-fai as a ruthless bandit, ruling the lands of Northeast China from his fortress on Tiger Mountain. A captain of the Liberation Army (LIN Gengxin) launches a counter-insurgency against the dictator with a skilled investigator (ZHANG Hanyu) sent to destroy the gang from the inside. REVIEW: It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Tsui Hark film, and to be honest, I haven’t had the luxury of seeing all of them. However, I will speak on the handful of films I have seen with his name attached, and his is a vision I am entirely charmed by when it comes to truly epic, adventurous storytelling. This time, he introduces us to at least one other aspect of history that not many of us are not exposed to, and here thanks in large part to late author […]

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Watch The Official U.S. Trailer For THE TAKING OF TIGER MOUNTAIN

Residents in the U.S. and Canada can expect to catch legendary filmmaker Tsui Hark‘s newest action epic, The Taking Of Tiger Mountain on January 2, 2015 following an announcement on Wednesday. The film is being released courtesy of Well Go USA with a gearing toward Asian audiences outside of China following its release next week, as its the latest and one of the most highly anticipated 3D features as of late, now delving into source material to apply his vision for rich, immersive storytelling loaded with intrigue and a good share of spectacular set pieces to endulge the viewer. SYNOPSIS: Tsui Hark’s thrilling adaptation of Qu Bo’s beloved adventure novel stars Tony LEUNG Ka-fai as a ruthless bandit, ruling the lands of Northeast China from his fortress on Tiger Mountain. A captain of the Liberation Army (LIN Gengxin) launches a counter-insurgency against the dictator with a skilled investigator (ZHANG Hanyu) […]

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THE TAKING OF TIGER MOUNTAIN Gets A U.S. Release

Director Tsui Hark‘s latest period action epic, The Taking Of Tiger Mountain is still on track for a Christmay Day 3D release in China next week, but now the word is that Well Go USA is granting a limited theatrical opening January 2, 2015 in limited cities. The film is based on late author Qu Bo’s 1957 debut short novel and subsequent 1960’s Beijing opera centers on a real-life event that took place in 1946 during the Chinese Civil War about a hero Communist soldier who infiltrates a gang of bandits. The Taking Of Tiger Mountain stars Zhang Hanyu, Zhou Dongyu, Gao Hu, Tong Liya, Lin Gengxin and Han Geng. The release is reportedly being timed for Asians audiences in the U.S. and Canada with twenty locations between the cities of New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. For more information, visit the official Well Go USA website. H/T: […]

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Well Go USA Grants A Full Trailer For The U.S. Release Of ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI

CraveOnline has exclusively unveiled the latest trailer for Well Go USA’s upcoming release of Once Upon A Time In Shanghai. The film has had its share of mixed reviews but still fares pretty well among fans of legendary action choreographer Yuen Wo Ping whose 2012 promo for the film featuring lead action star Philip Ng was all there was to show for the film’s existence before it was finally released theatrically in Asia this year. The film is a cinematic reinterpretation of the classic lead character, Ma Wing-Jing in Shaw classics like The Boxer From Shangtung and director Corey Yuen’s 1997 actioner, Hero, now with lead actor Ng inheriting the character for the new generation. It’s a milestone move for Ng whose lucrative career in stunts and some small and big roles have finally led to a project this major prior to acting and providing choreography for Taiwanese helmer Joe […]

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