Category — Film

Any martial artists who want to train at the home of kung fu might be inspired by this documentary that follows four people, including two westerners, as they travel to and train at Shaolin.

The Real Shaolin is a moving, poetic and action-packed documentary feature about two Chinese and two Westerners who journey to the Shaolin Temple in China, inspired by Jet Li’s Kung Fu movie “The Shaolin Temple”. In the course of excruciating martial arts training, their fantasies to become Kung Fu warriors collide with harsh reality, as the Shaolin Temple is the ultimate test for martial artists from all over the world. Will they achieve their goal of living the Shaolin dream?

Find out more on RealShaolin.com

Via The Awesomer

Technorati Tags: documentary, film, kung fu, martial arts, Shaolin

Talented Korean superstar Rain headlines the new awesome looking Ninja Assassin movie produced by the The Wachowski Brothers of The Matrix.

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a decent ninja flick and we’re lovin the upgraded chain dart-knife.
The film will be released in Hong Kong on November 26, 2009 but check the trailer below to see what to look forward to.

Head on over to Neonpunch to read up more about this awesome forthcoming film…

Technorati Tags: Korean superstar, Ninja Assassin, The Matrix, Rain, The Wachowski Brothers

Legendary action-cinema master John Woo and international superstar Tony Leung reunite for the first time since the 1992 classic HARD BOILED in RED CLIFF, the epic historical drama based on a legendary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. Watch the trailer below for more:

We love a good period action movie and with John Woo at the helm, Red Cliff looks to be an excellent hit. It better be – its the most expensive Asian film production of all time!

See more on RedCliffFilm.com

Via The Awesomer

Technorati Tags: film, Hard Boiled, history, John Woo, martial arts, Tony Leung, Red Cliff

Bone-crunching martial arts sensation Tony Jaa is back with his new film release Ong Bak 2. To celebrate, we have an official Tony Jaa signed poster giveaway contest (open to our US visitors only unfortunately).

*CONTEST NOW CLOSED*

ONG BAK 2 is available now on VOD, XBOX Live and Amazon and theatrically on Friday, October 23.

To enter the draw, simply send an email to ongbak2@oneinchpunch.net. Remember, this contest is open to US entrants only.

*CONTEST NOW CLOSED*
The contest will close on Friday October 23rd where a winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Note: Submitted email addresses will not be used for any other purpose and will be deleted once the contest is over.

For a taste of Ong Bak, check out the clips below for the official trailer and a fight scene from the movie:

Technorati Tags: film, martial arts, Ong Bak 2, Tony Jaa

The eagerly anticipated, Cannes Jury Prize winner, THIRST (by Park Chan-wook – Old Boy) is released in cinemas on October 16th.

Thirst follows the life of Sang-hyun, a priest who cherishes life so much that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes hold of the priest and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives – but now exists as a vampire.

Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further strained when a childhood friend’s wife comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life. Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.

For more info, or to watch the trailer, click here

Chow Yun-Fat stars as the Chinese philosopher Confucius in the forthcoming epic of the same name. Check out the trailer below:

Via The Awesomer

NSFW! If robots and geisha are your thing. You’ll love this movie RoboGeisha! Even if the effects and ideas are laughable.

Watch the trailer below and witness ass-protruding blades, chest-guns, circular saws and all kinds of weapons installed in an army of killer geisha robots!

Via DannyChoo

Technorati Tags: geisha, RoboGeisha, robot assassins, robot geisha

Here’s the latest short trailer of the forthcoming live actioner Assault Girls, by the director of Ghost in the Shell, Mamoru Oshii.

Not heard or seen any build up to this film but the washed out (and slightly lo-fi) look works with me. Some stylish and beautiful, gun-toting ladies is also a definite winner!

Via io9

Technorati Tags: film, Ghost in the Shell, Japan, Mamoru Oshii, Assault Girls

Astro Boy fans can download four new wallpapers released from the Tezuka Production company. They’re part of Project Atom which is dedicated to promoting the new Astro Boy CGI film due out on the 23rd October.

Get Astro Boy Wallpapers from io9.com

Technorati Tags: animation, Astro Boy, CGI, film, Project Atom, Tezuka Production

Michelle Yeoh is working with Yuen Wo Ping amongst a host of stars such as Jay Chou, the late David Carradine and Gordon Liu on a new movie called True Legend! Watch a trailer of some of the action and progress on the film work so far below:

Get more information on True Legend here

Via Lucky Cat

Technorati Tags: film, Lucky Cat, martial arts, Michelle Yeoh, True Legend, Yuen Wo Ping