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Cine Asia is proud to bring action smash-hit Operation Red Sea to the UK. It is already the most successful film of the year at the Chinese box office and the country's second highest grossing film of all time. It's now been selected by Hong Kong as its contender in the foreign-language Oscars category!
It arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital platforms from 29th October. Order on Amazon here
Cine Asia is proud to present all new epic Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings in UK cinemas alongside its international release, including in China and North America. Legendary director Tsui Hark (The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Once Upon a Time in China) returns for his latest, zaniest martial arts fantasy, showing from 27th July.
Back in HMV stores all over the UK, fans can pick up Cine Asia classics in this special promotion. Blu-ray and DVD titles are available from legends like Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, Andy Lau and Chow Yun Fat from the label's extensive catalogue, all at a great price. With new Cine releases titles to be announced later in 2018, this is the perfect opportunity to discover, and re-discover, new and returning favourites.
Get ready for new mythical epic Of Gods and Warriors arriving in selected cinemas from The Film Label and on Blu-ray & DVD this July. Written and directed by David L.G. Hughes, the film stars rising talent Anna Demetriou, Terence Stamp (The Limey, Superman) Will Mellor (Broadchurch), Martyn Ford (Kingsman: The Golden Circle) and Ian Beattie (Game of Thrones, Alexander).
During the recent Nightshooters panel at MCM London Comic Con, rising action star Jean-Paul Ly (Jailbreak) teased his next project with Ascendant Films, titled 14 Fists. Now, the full announcement has dropped. Written and directed by Ascendant’s Bart Ruspoli, it is scheduled to begin filming in Winter 2018.
Bart Ruspoli said: “We’re extremely excited to continue our collaboration with Jean-Paul Ly, whose star is on a meteoric rise. We are planning on creating some truly epic action sequences in 14 Fists and have the likes of the John Wick franchise squarely in our sights.”
Jean-Paul Ly said: “14 Fists is the opportunity I was always looking for, as I’m finally able to bring in my main international team to create a unique action design. I am very glad to work with Bart as we share the same vision and goal, by building something exceptional.”
More news and cast announcements are expected to follow for 14 Fists.
Boasting a tour-de-force performance from British screen legend Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner, The King’s Speech, Harry Potter franchise) the highly original, multi award-winning Stanley, A Man of Variety, helmed by Stephen Cookson (Steven Berkoff’s Tell Tale Heart) arrives in Picturehouse Cinemas from 15th June with a series of exclusive Q&As.
MCM Comic Con has announce a special showcase for new British gangster action/comedy Nightshooters, featuring a panel and exclusive trailer debut with the team, including rising action star Jean-Paul Ly (Jailbreak, Doctor Strange, Lucy). Don’t miss it on Saturday 26th May at 2pm in the Silver Theatre.
To celebrate the release of Sharknado 5, the latest in the comedy-horror-disaster film franchise, UK distributor Tribal Films partnered with Leeds based Northern Monk Brew Co. to produce a limited edition Sharknado themed beer, with unique flavour and packaging. The special “Sharks Blood and Sea Salt IPA”, made with blood orange, is available across the UK and Europe.
From master filmmaker Feng Xiaogang (The Banquet, Assembly), award-winning masterpiece Youth arrives on Home formats for the very first time anywhere in the world. It is released on Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) and Digital Download from 7th May 2018 courtesy of Cine Asia.
Order Youth on Amazon here
The legendary comedy-horror-disaster franchise is back and bigger than ever! Sharknado 5: Global Swarming comes to DVD & Digital on 2nd April from Tribal Films.
