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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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cityonfire.com | Movie News & Developments

‘The Raid 2′ actor joins Takashi Miike’s ‘Yakuza Apocalypse’

Posted: 14 May 2014 02:30 AM PDT

"13 Assassins" Japanese Theatrical Poster

"13 Assassins" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Shooting has started for Takashi Miike’s Yakuza Apocalypse. According to filmbiz.asia, the upcoming fantasy action flick revolves around an immortal vampire who joins the yakuza and becomes the most powerful fighter in the criminal underworld. The film is penned by writer-director Yamaguchi Yoshitaka (Neko Samurai).

Miike (13 Assassins) calls Yakuza Apocalypse his return to form. In a public statement, he said: “Goodbye to tediously boring Japanese films… no one wanted this to happen, but I am making a rampage back to the basics!”

Yakuza Apocalypse has an expected theatrical release date for 2015. We’ll keep you updated on further developments.

BREAKING NEWS: According Film Combat Syndicate (Via screendaily.com), Yayan Ruhian (The Raid 2) is joining the cast of Yakuza Apocalypse. Screendaily reports that Ruhian will play one of the international assassins, who specialises in the Silat style of martial arts.

Triad | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Posted: 14 May 2014 12:09 AM PDT

"Triad" Chinese Theatrical Poster

"Triad" Chinese Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: August 26, 2014

Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 2012′s Triad, directed by Daniel Chan (Young and Dangerous: Reloaded). Triad follows a college-educated young man (William Chan) who decides to give up the straight and narrow for a life in the Triads. He very quickly ascends the ranks, even as he offends his elders by operating extra-circular businesses. But his entire house of cards might come toppling down when he realizes someone close has betrayed him. Triad also stars Michelle Wai (Girl$), Patrick Tam (Beast Cops), Irene Wan and Derek Tsang (The Thieves). Watch the trailer.

Pre-order Triad from Amazon.com today!

Nick Cheung and Carina Lau join ‘From Vegas To Macau 2′

Posted: 14 May 2014 12:08 AM PDT

"From Vegas To Macau" Chinese Theatrical Poster

"From Vegas To Macau" Chinese Theatrical Poster

A sequel to Wong Jing's From Vegas To Macau (aka God of Gamblers 4) is in the works. Chow Yun-fat will return as Ko Chun, a world-famous gambler, so renowned and talented at winning various games of chance, that he is referred to as the “God of Gamblers.” Nicholas Tse is currently in talks to return as well. The big news is the addition of Nick Cheung (Unbeatable) and Carina Lau (Let the Bullets Fly).

According Jaynestars: “The production team is determined to impress this time around. From Vegas To Macau 2 reportedly has a budget of $150″ – Thanks to Film Combat Syndicate and hkfilm.net for the heads up!

Swelter | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Posted: 14 May 2014 12:07 AM PDT

"Swelter" Poster

RELEASE DATE: August 12, 2014

Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Keith Parmer's action-thriller Swelter, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Van Damme plays a member of a bank robbing gang that manages to steal a cool $100 million before some of them are apprehended by the police. Flash forward ten years and Van Damme is now an earnest, hard-working sheriff in a small town… with no memory of his criminal past. But what happens when his old crew rolls into town, anxious to find out where he hid their payload? Swelter also stars Josh Henderson, Brad Carter, Alfred Molina and Lennie James. Watch the trailer.

Pre-order Swelter from Amazon.com today!

Deal on Fire! Gojira | Blu-ray | Only $9.49 – Expires soon!

Posted: 14 May 2014 12:00 AM PDT

"Gojira" Blu-ray Cover

"Gojira" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1954′s Gojira (aka Godzilla), Ishiro Honda’s original and uncut Japanese-language version. Critically acclaimed as a bold anti-nuclear allegory and one of the greatest monster movies of all time. Also included is Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956), the popular “Americanized” version starring Raymond Burr as a reporter covering Godzilla’s rampage. Gojira stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kōchi, Akihiko Hirata and Takashi Shimura. Before you see the remake, see the original!

Order Gojira from Amazon.com today!

James Clavell’s Shogun | Blu-ray (Paramount)

Posted: 13 May 2014 09:09 PM PDT

James Clavell's Shogun | Blu-ray (Paramount)

James Clavell's Shogun | Blu-ray (Paramount)

RELEASE DATE: July 22, 2014

Paramount Pictures presents the Blu-ray for James Clavell’s Shogun. This 1980 mini-series (on 6 Blu-ray discs) focuses on John Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain), an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga (Toshiro Mifune) and Ishido (Nobuo Kaneko), who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it. By no means is Shogun a martial arts adventure, but it does have snippets of chanbara bloodshed within its beautiful plot structure!

Pre-order Shogun from Amazon.com today!

Adjust your tracking for the ‘V/H/S: VIRAL’ (aka VHS-3) trailer!

Posted: 13 May 2014 09:08 PM PDT

"V/H/S: VIRAL" Theatrical Poster

"V/H/S: VIRAL" Theatrical Poster

Are you ready for another bloody wave of found-footage madness from some of the most talented directors working today? For the upcoming V/H/S: VIRAL (aka VHS-3), here’s the names of the filmmakers doing their thing: Nacho Vigalondo (Timecrimes), Todd Lincoln (The Apparition), Marcel Sarmiento (ABC's of Death: D), Gregg Bishop (Dance of the Dead), Justin Benson (Resolution) and Aaron Moorhead (A Glaring Emission).

Here’s the official plot: Fame-obsessed teens hell-bent on capturing the next viral video discover they are the stars of the latest internet sensation. V/H/S VIRAL is the third and most intense installment in the groundbreaking horror franchise from the world's top genre filmmakers.

And of course, don’t forget about trailer!
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