Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:57:54 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/ PostNuked en-gb http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/images/logo.gif http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/ thelostdragon@web.de http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article74.html FINALE is an international independent actionfilm that will start production in 2009. The film will feature cast & crew from Korea, Italy and Germany. Two teaser trailers are online for everyone to see at YouTube. The higher the rating for the teasers will be, the more financing the makers of the film will be able to source. Vincent-Teaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUd_yXkgdIs Edgar-Teaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgVk0mzDE3Y Official Website Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:57:54 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article73.html Zhang Yimou's latest epic drama. Film and DVD review inside... Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:33:50 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article72.html Exiled was nominated for a Golden Lion award at the 2006 Venice Film Festival. Although described by many as The Mission 2, it is not. While The Mission is a great film, Exiled is faster, stronger and in my opinion better. Full movie and DVD review inside... Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:46:51 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article71.html Dragon Dynasty is the new US DVD label to release HK movies. The most interesting aspect is that the creative people who have been responsible for the DVD releases of HKL for many years are now the heads of Dragon Dynasty. Their first DVD release is this 2-disc edition of probably the best HK martial arts action film in years, which is Sha Po Lang, retitled as Kill Zone for the US market. Full movie and DVD review inside... Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:06:48 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article70.html This Christmas Dragon Dynasty will treat us with a DVD release of the Jackie Chan classic Police Story. Full specs inside. Sun, 08 Oct 2006 01:25:07 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article69.html After Sha Po Lang, director Wilson Yip and actor/action director Donnie Yen re-united again to picturise the popular HK comic books Dragon Tiger Gate. Does the film top their previous collaboration? Wed, 04 Oct 2006 02:51:12 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article68.html Director Johnnie To is primarily known for his highly stylised actioners and challenging thrillers that he has been making for his Milkyway production company. The HK based DVD label Joy Sales honour one of To's earlier dramas starring Chow Yun-fat with a digitally remastered DVD release. Is it worth an upgrade? Sat, 16 Sep 2006 02:41:52 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article67.html Although the full site launch will be in autumn Dragon Dynasty has put up product information for their DVD release of Kill Zone (aka Sha Po Lang). The website features a promotional trailer for Kill Zone and a promo reel for the DD label. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:46:42 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article66.html Dragon Dynasty, the new US DVD label for Asian movies, will be releasing Wilson Yip's Sha Po Lang as what seems to be its definite DVD release, even though it has been renamed to Kill Zone. The release date is September 12th 2006. Specs and larger cover art inside... Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:40:03 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article65.html While the Hong Kong film industry might have become weaker in the action department and lower in the number of films released per year, Isabella sticks out as one of the more powerful dramas. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:24:54 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article64.html DVDs titles will include a 2-disc Platinum Edition of Fist of Legend. Asia-on-DVD.com reported about the new DVD label and the gerneal DVD specs a few weeks ago. (Link) Now comes the official statement: Wed, 24 May 2006 12:58:26 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article63.html Jackie Chan and Jet Li - two of the biggest names in action cinema - plan to join forces, the Associated Press reported today. Tue, 16 May 2006 22:15:21 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article62.html The new international trailer is now available online. Let's hope we get a decent DVD release with English subtitles soon. Link to the trailer inside... Tue, 16 May 2006 12:18:07 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article61.html The Weinsteins have decided to start a brand-new DVD label that is going to release Asian films. Before you get scared of cut & edited films like Shaolin Soccer, you should read on for the general DVD specs. Sat, 29 Apr 2006 02:47:07 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article60.html This is the review for Artsmagic's R1 release of the yakuza piece Mobsters' Confessions. Sun, 02 Apr 2006 16:14:51 +0200 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article59.html Hussain represents his favourite kung-fu film to you. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:03:13 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article58.html Scooter Ride Could Land Action Hero Chan in a New Police Story. by FELIX CHAN Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:05:01 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article57.html I tell you right away that A Moment of Romance is one of my favourite Andy Lau-films, if not one of my favourite Hong Kong-films. It starts looking like a typical youngster film, but evolves into a great love story combined with the tough life of a triad member. What might sound similar to other films is really a special type of such films. Wed, 08 Mar 2006 14:46:47 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article56.html HK movie showpiece needs support to compete, actor Andy Lau says. by VIVIENNE CHOW Actor Andy Lau Tak-wah has urged the government to stop cutting financial support for the Hong Kong International Film Festival at a time when other governments in the region are upping funding for their own festivals. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 10:09:11 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article55.html It comes with great sadness that I have to publish this news here. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:34:07 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article54.html Nominations for the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards were announced yesterday by the Hong Kong Film Awards Association. The awards will be presented on April 8th. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 20:16:58 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article53.html China Cancels Release of 'Geisha' By MIN LEE, AP Entertainment WriterWed Feb 1, 11:31 PM ET The Chinese government has canceled the release of "Memoirs of a Geisha" — a decision made amid speculation that officials are worried the sight of Chinese actresses playing Japanese geishas would stir a backlash. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 21:24:20 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article52.html Andy Lau grows older and older and older... and it's not bad. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:03:26 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article51.html Read an article/interview with Jet Li and Ronnie Yu about their latest film Fearless. Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:29:07 +0100 http://www.asia-on-dvd.com/Article50.html 2005 was a poor year for the HK movie industry. Only a couple of films were welcomed by the HK audience and in terms of action movies it looked really bad. Although not many action films were released, there was Sha Po Lang (SPL in the following) and it makes up for the lack of decent action films during the last few years. Mon, 23 Jan 2006 04:22:22 +0100