Alexander Nevsky Interview
Eastern Film Fans welcomes Alexander Nevsky who has starred in Moscow Heat and Showdown in Manila to name just a few, we got a few quick fire questions in on his workout routine and his new upcoming feature film Black Rose. Alexander, you and Matthias have become good friends and even training buddies, how did […]
Coming Soon Black Rose
Star Alexander Nevsky, Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines), Adrian Paul (Highlander: Endgame), Robert Davi (Expendables 3) and Matthias Hues (Dark Angel) directed by Nevsky (Showdown in Manila). Distribution will be releasing BLACK ROSE in theaters on April 28, 2017. A Russian Police Major (Alexander Nevsky) is enlisted by the LAPD to help solve a […]
Railroad Tigers coming to DVD Blu Ray & VOD 8th May 2017
A slam-bang, all-out action spectacular from the martial arts master Jackie Chan, in an eye-popping suicide mission adventure, packed with mad stunts, stunning set pieces and plenty of belly laughs.The enemy think they’re amateurs. Big mistake. Here Chan, starring in an action comedy that ranks alongside Rush Hour and Shanghai Knights, puts men half his […]
Johnnie To’s Three Review
Three Directed by: Johnnie To Stars: Louis Koo, Vicki Zhao, Wallace Chung and Lam Suet Johnnie To brings his carnage to a hospital in this thriller that centres around a cop, a robber and a surgeon, hence the title Three, but will this latest Cops and robbers in a hospital get your heart racing or […]
East Winds Film festival 2017 Edition
East Winds Film Festival 2017 Edition The fifth incarnation of the only major film festival of East Asian cinema outside of London and the first of its kind in the Midlands will be kicking off in Coventry from the 15th to the 19th of May. This year’s bonanza of East Asian cinema will be organised […]
Most Anticipated Films of 2017 Part 2
Most Anticipated Films of 2017 Part 2 Welcome to our Most Anticipated Films for 2017, yes 17 of them to look out for in 2017. 12. Fabricated City I really REALLY wanted to put The Master with lee Byung-Hun but as it was released in December 2016 I’ve gone for this little film by Park […]
Sword Master On Digital Download, DVD and Blu-ray 10th April
Sword Master Sabre in hand…he sweeps the world On Digital Download, DVD and Blu-ray 10th April Hong Kong superstar Derek Yee directs an old school martial arts action adventure, Shaw Brothers style, in this classic story of a master swordsman, featuring spectacular action and stunning visuals, making this a wuxia classic for the 21st century. […]
Johnnie To’s Three Released 6th March 2017 on Digital Download
Three Directed by Johnnie To Released 6th March 2017 on Digital Download Hong Kong action superstar director Johnny To returns with an all guns blazing hospital-set thriller, as a cop and surgeon face down a deadly killer and his gang. Synopsis: When a cop, a wounded crime boss and a doctor are thrown together in […]
Scarlett Cross : Agents of D.E.A.T.H a Dean Meadows Interview
We’re loving the new teaser for the film, we can see the grind-house genre has inspired you, what other genres can we expect influences from? I’m a big fan of ‘old-school’ exploitation, so there are several genres and sub-genres from the grind-house era that have influenced ‘Scarlett Cross’, both in the writing and shooting of […]
Headshot coming soon to Cinema & VOD
Headshot Release date: In Cinemas and VOD from March 3rd from Arrow Films A full tilt, all out revenge thriller, about an amnesiac in a race against time to piece back his identity before a crime lord executes the only person he can trust. Packed to the gills with action and no holds barred violence, […]
BRUCE LEE EXHIBITION
BRUCE LEE EXHIBITION THE APEX GALLERY 26TH JANUARY – 5TH MARCH 2017 FREE ADMISSION The Apex Gallery, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD Opening Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm & Sundays, 10am-4pm Kudos Memorabilia presents a rare and exciting exhibition of timeless iconic photographs, fine art prints and ephemera celebrating the remarkable life and career of martial arts […]
Most Anticipated Films of 2017 Part 1
Most Anticipated Films of 2017 Welcome to our Most Anticipated Films for 2017, yes 17 of them to look out for in 2017. 17. The Thousand faces of Dunjia Yuen Woo-Ping back in the saddle with Tsui Hark (producer & writer). The film will star Aarif Lee , Ni Ni, Da Peng and Zhou Dongyu the […]
Podcast On Fire 226: No Risk, No Gain & Lucky Stars Go Places
Were getting stuck into the Alan Tam series with two of his more high profile films, but will Alan Tam be able to stand out from the crowd with so many stars on screen.
Podcast On Fire 208: Rich And Famous & Once Upon A Time A Hero In China
Podcast On Fire 208: Rich And Famous & Once Upon A Time A Hero In China Another blast from the past from January 2016. More Alan Tam time this time we take a look at 2 films on the different ends of the entertainment spectrum, I don’t hold back any punches in this episode where […]
WIN CALL OF HEROES ON BLU RAY
WIN CALL OF HEROES ON BLU-RAY To celebrate Cine Asia’s grand return with CALL OF HEROES – Available from Monday 2nd January 2017 on DVD, Blu-Ray and VOD, we have a Blu-Ray copy to give away courtesy of Cine Asia. Check out the trailer opposite. Blistering, epic-scale action from director Benny Chan (NEW POLICE STORY, […]
CINE ASIA PRESENTS: CALL OF HEROES
CINE ASIA PRESENTS: CALL OF HEROES THE CLASSIC ASIAN ACTION FILM LABEL COMES BACK FIGHTING AVAILABLE ON DVD, BLU-RAY and VOD FROM JANUARY 2nd Directed by Benny Chan (check out our interview here) – Action Direction by Sammo Hung (IP MAN 1 & 2) – Cast: Sean Lau, Eddie Peng, Louis Koo and Wu Jing […]
Podcast On Fire 198: The Dragon Family & Casino Raiders
Podcast On Fire 198: The Dragon Family & Casino Raiders Some classics discussed in this Podcast and Dragon Family being a firm favourite of mine back in the day and Casino Raiders from a time when gambling movies were all the rage but one without a certain Mr Chow Yun Fat but how will they […]
Double Bill Cafe & Chop Socky Fest
Help us open the Double Bill Cafe, a friendly coffee shop and film event space where we will be running the Chop Socky Fest, the greatest kung fu movie festival ever organised! Pimpshei is going to open the DOUBLE BILL CAFE here in London! In a nutshell, the Double Bill Cafe will be a friendly […]
REDCON-1 – Its a wrap
Principal Photography Wraps On Horror Action Thriller REDCON-1 Directed by: CHEE KEONG CHEUNG Executive Produced by CARLOS GALLARDO (El Mariachi, Desperado, Once Upon A Time In Mexico ) and KEVIN EASTMAN (co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ) REDCON-1 will be at AFM with Filmmakers in attendance “Some years ago I […]
Podcast On Fire 196: Armour of God & Armour Of God II – Operation Condor
Podcast On Fire 196: Armour of God & Armour Of God II – Operation Condor Here’s our next Podcast with Alan Tam once again making an appearance for the Team Tam or not Team Tam series of Podcasts, but taking a double bill with Armour of God 2 with our friend Vincent Lyn (check out […]
Podcast On Fire 189: The Last Blood & Pantyhose Hero
Podcast On Fire 189: The Last Blood & Pantyhose Hero Welcome to our first post and were going back in time, heres our very first Alan Tam podcast that set the way for Team Tam or not Team Tam run of reviews. Were building up the the final Alan Tam podcast where the votes […]
Asian News Gateway to the East
Asian News: Gateway to the East Yes were back with a new title, some new features (O2W) and most importantly the latest news: Donnie Yen and Andy Lau team up in Chasing the dragon, excited well sort of, initial reports said it would be a straight acting gig, but further sauces say he will fight […]
Fist of the Dragon review
Fist of The Dragon Directed by: Antony Szeto Stars: Josh Thomson, Juju Chan, Xin Sarith Wuku, Daniel Whyte, Ellary Porterfield and Maria Tran Fist of The Dragon has some talent of show but will it leave you punching the air or chasing your dragon. Damon (Josh Thomson) a former MMA fighter meets his online date […]
Eastern Film Fans WANT YOU
Eastern Film Fans WANT YOU Yes you, sitting there, we love you guys and gals that love our site and Asian cinema so, here why eastern Film fans WANT YOU. We want you to design our new social media sites logo, it has to fit Twitter and Facebook profile pic and timeline picture. All you […]
Martial Arts Are Creeping Into Marvel
Martial Arts Are Creeping Into Marvel Traditionally, we don’t think of superhero films as having much connection to martial arts, or Eastern film in general. Superheroes, more or less by definition, have special powers that transcend those that can be learned or mastered by ordinary humans, and thus they don’t ordinarily practice martial arts in […]
Cine Asia Brings Call of Heroes
Cine Asia acquires Benny Chan’s CALL OF HEROES and will go on Limited release in UK cinemas 2nd September The story of CALL OF HEROES takes place within the early Republic of China, in a time of turmoil due to incessant civil wars. Amidst the unrest, a warlord’s ruthless son is arrested in a remote […]
The Bodyguard Review
The Bodyguard Directed by: Sammo Hung Stars: Sammo Hung, Andy Lau, Jaqueline Chan, Jack Feng with Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Tsui Hark, Karl Maka and Dean Shek Sammo Hung returns to star in and sit in the Director’s Chair for the first time in 19 years, but will you walk away with a sense of joy […]
WIN THE HIGHLY-INTENSE CRIME SAGA POLICE STORY: LOCKDOWN ON BLU-RAY
WIN THE HIGHLY-INTENSE CRIME SAGA POLICE STORY: LOCKDOWN ON BLU-RAY To celebrate the release of the action packed Police Story: Lockdown – for download from Monday 18th July 2016 and On DVD & Blu-Ray from Monday 25th July 2016 – we have teamed up with Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment to give away a copy on Blu-Ray. […]
Police Story Lockdown on DVD & Blu Ray
Police Story Lockdown On Digital Download 18th July and DVD and Blu-ray 25th July. This slick, stylish, action-packed crime saga stars the legendary Jackie Chan as a cop taken hostage by a ruthless nightclub owner, leading to a nerve-wracking battle of wits and an incendiary finale. The one and only Chan, Hong Kong’s best known […]
Eastern Heroes Presents.. The Bruce Lee Years
Eastern Heroes Presents.. The Bruce Lee Years @ The 02, London, 16-17 July 2016 In conjunction with Seni Combat & Strength Show. Hwang In-shik will be in attendance to do a Q&A, sign autographs, take pictures and we’ll be offering a seminar on Sunday 27th Tickets purchased for this event include access to all […]
The Assassin on DVD & Blu Ray
THE ASSASSIN AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD MAY 16th OUT TO OWN ON DVD & BLU-RAY MAY 23rd 2016 STUDIOCANAL are delighted to announce the Home Entertainment release of the critically acclaimed & award-winning THE ASSASSIN, the latest masterpiece by Hou Hsiao-Hsien. Awarded the Best Director prize at Cannes Film Festival, followed by a BAFTA nomination […]
Ip Man 3 Review
Ip Man 3 Review Directed by Wilson Yip Stars: Donnie Yen, Zhang Jin, Lynn Xiong, Patrick Tam, Danny Chan & Mike Tyson IP Man 3 comes highly anticipated following on from the Cult 1st film and fun sequel, can the third installment reach the levels of its predecessors, or will it be time to say […]
Nine Demons from Terracotta Distribution
Nine Demons from Terracotta Distribution Kung fu meets Hammer Horror ON DVD 25th April 2016 A brand new HD transfer with improved English subtitles, featuring a bonus original unrestored old school English dub version. The fifth title in the ‘Classic Kung Fu Collection’ is a retro wuxia fantasy from famed Shaw Brothers director CHANG Cheh (ONE […]
Udine Far East Film Festival 18
Udine Far East Film Festival Opening with the South Korean blockbuster The Tiger on Friday the 22nd of April and closing with the Hong Kong thriller The Bodyguard on Saturday the 30th with the presence of the legendary Sammo Hung. UDINE – After last year’s sensational guests Joe Hisaishi and Jackie Chan, this year the […]
Uzumasa Limelight by Third Window Films
Third Window Films Is pleased to announce the DVD/BLURAY & VOD release of UZUMASA LIMELIGHT A film by Ken Ochiai (Tiger Mask, Ninja the Monster) Winner – Best Actor & Best Film – Fantasia Film Festival Audience Award Winner at Camera Japan, New York Asian Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival Synopsis Uzumasa (Kyoto) is considered the Hollywood […]
Chinese Visual Festival 2016
6th Chinese Visual Festival (CVF) will be held in London from May 11th – 20th at King’s College London, BFI Southbank and the Bertha DocHouse screen at Curzon Bloomsbury. This year’s festival builds on the success of previous editions, again bringing the very best in the cinema and art of the Chinese speaking world to the UK. […]
35th Hong Kong Film Awards
35th Annual Hong Kong Film Awards Best film Little Big Master, Ten Years. The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Ip Man 3, Port of Call And the winner is … Ten Years Best actor Andy Lau Tak Wah, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok And the winner is … Aaron Kwok Best actress Tang Wei, Miriam Yeung, Sylvia Chang, Karena Lam Jessie […]
Get 2-for-1 tickets to watch THE ASSASSIN
Get 2-for-1 tickets to watch THE ASSASSIN As the Chinese New Year approaches, start your celebrations with Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s martial arts masterpiece … BFI Southbank, London SE1 8XT 22 January to 4 February 2016 Hou Hsiao-Hsien, winner of the Best Director award at Cannes Film Festival 2015, presents his mesmerising first foray into martial arts Breathtakingly elegant […]
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2016
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Sword of the Assassin
Sword of the Assassin Hitting screens in February… After the loss of his family during a deadly massacre, a young man joins forces with a beautiful sword-wielding female warrior as they seek revenge against the powerful royal family responsible. Marking Vietnam’s first foray into the realm of historic Martial Arts epics, Sword of the Assassin […]
