Wait, here’s some real news- Moviefone’s website has a teaser-trailer up for the new Hollywood CGI Astro Boy. Something about this animation just irks the hell out of me, but I can’t put my finger on it. I think maybe because they changed Tezuka’s original character designs just a little, streamlining them so they lose a lot of their clunky charm? I don’t know. I’ve pretty much accepted Osamu Tezuka as my personal savior anyway, so maybe I am biased.

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In other Bruce Lee related news - here’s a trailer for the upcoming Sammo Hung biopic about Bruce Lee’s mentor, Yip Man, starring Donnie Yen.

Just in case you are DYING to see the trailer for the new, undoubtedly earth-shatteringly fabulous live-action Hollywood version of Dragonball Z, be reassured- the preview will be attached to the new movie Max Payne, which is released into theaters October 17. The movie itself comes out April 10th.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=48229

Just look at what’s-his-name in the picture to the right. He is SO EXCITED he can’t even stand it!

In other news, according to this article one of the cast members is named ‘Texas Battle’. Somebody’s dad was remembering the Alamo, huh?

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

Hrm - I’m not sure about this one. Shaolin Soccer is one of those movies that really doesn’t need a sequel. But, if you’re aching for more martial arts / sports action than the first flick could provide - well, here you go. Stephen Chow didn’t direct Shaolin Girl  (supposedly he was brought in as a ‘consultant’), but the action looks much the same as Shaolin Soccer - for better or worse.

(Linkage from Twitch)

Universal just released a new trailer for the upcoming flick ‘The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor‘…no direct embedding, apparently, but hit up the link to check it out. There’s an HD version available too, for those who want it.

Exclusive: 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' Trailer