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“EPIC BATTLE SCENES AND FURIOUS DUELS… YEN’S CHOREOGRAPHY IS A STUNNING AS EVER.” – BEYOND HOLLYWOOD.COM.

The source material for several screen adaptations over the years (including John Woo’s “Red Cliff” and Daniel Lee’s “Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon”), Luo Guanzhong’s classic historical novel “Romance Of The Three Kingdoms” provides the inspiration for the sumptuous period martial arts epic and Chinese box office smash, The Lost Bladesman.

Co-written and co-directed by the duo responsible for the “Infernal Affairs” trilogy, Alan Mak and Felix Chong, and starring Donnie Yen (14 Blades; Bodyguards And Assassins; Ip Man), Jiang Wen (The Founding Of A Republic), Alex Fong (Triple Tap; Once A Gangster) and Sun Li (Fearless), with stunning action choreography by Yen, the film has been described as “an emotionally-charged, high-octane adventure [and] a couple of hours of rip-roaring entertainment in the company of one of history’s greatest badasses” (Twitch Film).

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Yen stars as the legendary warrior Guan Yun Chang, sworn brother of the great warlord Liu Bei, who, on becoming separated from his friend during the tumultuous warring period of the Three Kingdoms, is taken prisoner by and agrees to fight temporarily alongside Liu Bei’s enemy and rival warlord, Cao Cao.

Guan’s heroism on the battlefield is rewarded with the title of Marquis of Hanshou and promotion to the rank of lieutenant general in Cao Cao’s army. The position allows him the freedom to escort Liu Bei’s concubine, Qi Lan, who is being held hostage by Cao Cao, back to her lord and master. But the journey is fraught with danger as Guan and Qi Lan must make their way through a number of mountain passes, all of which are occupied by enemy generals and their armies.

“Glorious martial arts mastery” (Variety) and “impressive vistas and gorgeous scenery” (BeyondHollywood.com) add a visual splendour to a film that is “brimming with action” (Twitch Film) and reaffirms Donnie Yen as one of Eastern cinema’s most appealing and enduring action stars.

The Lost Bladesman (cert. 12) will be released on DVD (£15.99) and Blu-ray (£15.99) by Icon Home Entertainment on 8th August 2011.

 

THIS WEEK @ CULT LABS 8 JULY 2011

SORRY, BOYS…

… But this is going to be the girliest Cult Labs newsletter ever. One of my bestest friends is coming to stay this weekend and we’re painting the town red so I am currently typing this with one hand and painting my toenails pink with the other. Of course, being pink and floral doesn’t stop me writing the best cult film newsletter this side of New Look so let’s get on with it!

It’s another great week with Kentucky Fried Movie (Arrow Video: DVD) available to buy as we speak! This holy grail of bad taste movies is an absolute hoot so I highly recommend you get your hands on it! Also coming up, I have word on how you can get your next DVD/Blu-ray for free. And we all like free stuff. Check out the article below for more!

Sarah@Cult Labs.

DONNIE YEN OR RUTGER HAUER FAN?

Donnie Yen Fan? Rutger Hauer fan? We’re looking for people to help spread the word about some of the titles we’re working on. If you’re active on forums or social networks or have impressive followings then please drop sam@cult-labs.com a line. Tell us where you post and/or what followings you have on social networks and which types of films you like (please be honest now!) and you could get the next copy of your most desired film for free! Currently we’re interested in people who would like Donnie Yen’s The Lost Bladesman or Rutger Hauer’s Hobo With A Shotgun.

OUT NEXT WEEK

For those cult movie fans chomping at the bit for Hobo With A Shotgun, the official UK hubsite is awash with new content to keep you satisfied until the UK cinema release on the 15 July. New director interviews, more behind-the-scenes footage including background on the infamous school bus incineration and much, much more including photos from the London screening attended by director Jason Eisener. The hubsite blog updates daily so there’s always something new to explore – and it’s just been endorsed by the assistant director, Jason Shipley!

Also out next week:

COMING SOON FROM CULT LABS

Check the new Cult Labs hubsite for upcoming Donnie Yen martial arts epic The Lost Bladesman. Stay tuned for regular updates on Yen’s action packed retelling of the legend of Guan Yun, one of China’s most revered warrior legends. This beautifully choreographed fight flick hits UK DVD and Blu-Ray on 8 August but until then keep dropping by the hubsite for new content, reviews, links and much more.

Also coming soon:

  • Almost Human (Shameless Screen Entertainment: DVD, 18 July 2011) – check out the official mini-forum or peek at the blog!
  • The Funhouse (Arrow Video: Blu-ray, 18 July 2011) – chat on the official mini-forum!

THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON AT THE LABORATORY

Toenails are now pretty and pink so now I just need new shoes and a pretty new dress. It’s almost a shame it’s summer or I’d get something made of grey velvet. But in this weather it’d only attract flies… See what I did there?

SHAM202/SHAM035 – Four Flies on Grey Velvet

On Wednesday, Shameless pretty much made every Argento fan’s year by announcing that they would be releasing the “lost” Four Flies on Grey Velvet on DVD and Blu-ray in December. What do you think of this news? I personally think this’ll be one of the biggest releases of 2011. What say you?

SHAM300 – Slasher Box Set

This week Shameless also announced they would be releasing the Slasher Box Set in October. Details are scarce on this release at the mo so head on over to this thread to say what you’d like to see.

The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger

Want to see some of the best poster art ever? I’m not even going to say any more. Just go to this thread.

The X-Files

Fan of The X-Files? Discovering it for the first time or re-discovering it? This is the thread for you!

If you’re heading over to the forums, be sure to check out the forum rules and pop into the new members thread to say hello if you haven’t already. If you ever feel intimidated by the behaviour of any Cult Labs members, tell one of the mods in strictest confidence: that’s me, Reaps, Stephen, Nos and bizarre_eye.

KYLE’S COMP CORNER

This week there is an awesome prize up for grabs from special guest Comp Master, darthelvis. You can win a copy of the amazing Akira on Blu-ray! To be in with a chance, you need to get yourself over to the Comp Corner sharpish! Good luck…

THE BEST OF THE GRINDHOUSE PROJECT

If you haven’t see it on Cult Labs The GrindHouse Project is the place to find out about cult film screenings, festivals and societies in your local area. Below are BioZombie‘s favourite picks for the next week:

11 July 2011 THE EVIL DEAD & ARMY OF DARKNESS Prince Charles Cinema – London

Bruce Campbell back on the big screen. Hail to the king Baby!

12 July 2011 AKIRA Picturehouse at Fact – Liverpool

Akira is playing nation wide and one place you can see it is at FACT.

15 July 2011 FRIDAY THE 13TH Part 3 3D The Monster Store – Nottingham

3D before it was popular, see Jason jump out at in in full 3D awesomeness.

Cult film demands to seen on the big screen with an appreciative audience, so head over to The GrindHouse Project and give in to that demand (or else).

GET INVOLVED WITH CULT LABS!

There are so many ways you can get involved with all the cult film fun at Cult Labs:

Right, well, I’m off to do more girly stuff now… See you next week!

Sarah@Cult Labs.

 
 
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