FUNimation is producting an anime of fan-fave mascot Sgt. Frog, and they want to know what you think so far. A test episode has been placed on YouTube (which we can’t embed here, unfortunately) and comments are being solicited. I haven’t watched the whole thing yet, but it looks pretty good.

Watch Sgt. Frog test episode here!

We received this yesterday, a short video featurette of the upcoming Pang Brothers remake Bangkok Dangerous. Enjoy!

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Here’s a trailer for the Shaw Brothers flick Human Lanterns, just released on DVD. Review to follow as soon as its’ available.

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From the press release:

Swordplay, savagery and blood-chilling thrills reign supreme in this outrageous mixture of martial arts and the macabre from Shaw Brothers! Two rivals, one rich and the other poor, enter an unholy pact to win an annual lantern-creating contest in their village; however, the terrifying secret behind their remarkable creations lies within the supple flesh of local maidens, who are disappearing at the hands of a demonic assailant! Now featuring shocking scenes too extreme for its Asian DVD release, this unflinching action-horror masterpiece is now finally available to American audiences to enjoy full strength and full throttle!

“This beautifully shot classic is immensely entertaining thanks to a combination of outrageous swordplay and richly gruesome and bizarre imagery!”

-KUNGFUCINEMA.COM

“Brilliantly shot and undeniably creepy…deliriously sick, sleazy and gory with some kickass action!”

-10,000 BULLETS

SPECIAL FEATURES:
§ Shaw’s Baby Doll: An Interview with Shawn Yin Yin
§ Extended Scene
§ Shaw Brothers Trailers
§ Production Stills Gallery

Disclaimer: The first ‘Mummy‘ was the only movie I’ve ever walked out on. Hated it. No wait, make that really hated it. As for the second, I never saw it. But this - this looks cool. Not just ’cause it’s about ancient China, not just ’cause it brings Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh into the Mummy fold. It actually looks like a pretty cool movie. We recieved a bevy of preview shots of the flick so you can judge for yourself. Here’s the poster - you can see the rest after you click through…

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