Kick'em In The Ghoulies

The London Terracotta Far East Film Festival kicks of in a little over two weeks time on the 6th June and runs until the 15th June. With a vast array of films on show from Hong Kong thrillers ,Korean dramas ,Horror and a look at Indonesian cinema.

Aaron Kwok stars in Cold War , shows on Thursday 6th June

Korean Time Travelling film Young Gun in the Time shows on Friday 7th June

For more details visit the Terracotta film Festival site below

http://terracottafestival.com/

Terracotta Film Club is holding their 5th Terracotta Film Club on May 29th at 9'00pm at the Prince Charles cinema in London. Film on show is 1990 film ,Days of Being Wild  by art house director Wong Kar Wai.For more details visits this sites calender for links for tickets and info.

Came across some terrific artwork ,all inspired by classic and newer films. with  a large selection available in posters measuring 24'' by 36'' and smaller prints measuring 11'' by 17'' ,these are a great additon to spruce up your cinema room , dojo,or Kwoon. Prices start from $14.99 dollars and rise .

Here's a sample of Bob's artwork to get you thinking if your wallet can take it. And of course a link to his online store.

http://kungfubob.blogspot.co.uk/

Ryo Hazuki the main protagonist in the 1999  Dreamcast game Shenmue is back , but for fans of the series i'm sorry to say that where not talking Shenmue 3. Where not even talking a guest appearence in a new SEGA game ,of which he has starred previously like in Sonic and All stars racing.

Hell i would be excited if they featured him in a new Virtua Fighter game ,but no .

SEGA in association with First 4 Figures are launching two collectable figurines which feature Ryo in a pose, standing in at a whole one foot tall these limited edition figures come in two versions. A standard base version and a special edition with Ryo standing on a Phoenix Mirror.

Now these pre order figures are not pocket money toys ,coming in at approxiamately $170 for the standard and $184 for the Phoenix mirror version. So that's about £100 each ,but i'm sure importers in the UK will put a hefty profit on that if anybody in the UK requires one.

Even though it's nice to see such collectables ,closer look at these particular ones gives  away a clue that Ryo may have been slacking in his training since the end of Shenmue 2. Ryo looks slightly podgy and fuller in the face then i remember him being.

Any Shenmue news always gets the internet buzzing and the SEGA fans typing ,but i can't see many forking out such a high price for a figurine of the intrepid Ryo Hazuki when facially the figure is not quite perfect.

I would actually gladly pay £100 for a copy of Shenmue 3 ,but for a Figurine that just about facially bears a resembelance to our hero ,i don't think so.

Bruno B.

As you might have guessed from the banners on site ,where affiliates with Music Magpie. Well at the moment there running a stupendous competition to win a Blue Playstation 3 slim with a copy of Bioshock Infinite to play. There's even runner up prizes to. Check out Music Magpie's blog for more details.click this link

Yes it's true , the hardest man alive has shaven of his beard. It;s kinda wierd seeing Chuck without his facial hair. But this is the new Chuck at 73 .

Chuck in the Buff

Terracotta Film Distribution ,those responsible for the mega Terracotta Far East Film Festival have their fourth film showing at the Terracotta film club on April 24th 2013 . This Months offering is 1973 film Lady Snowblood with Meiko Kaji . Th films being held at the Prince Charles cinmea in London ,for full deatils visit the Prince Charles site here.

Prince Charles Cinema

Donnie Yen and Media Asia has joined forces to make two new  films which will be released under the Donnie's new SUPER HERO label.

The First on the cards is 1970's based Kung Fu drama ''The Master '' , it focuses on a Hong Kong imigrant and Kung fu school owner living in the USA .  He becomes endangered by someone out for revenge .

The second film is named Dragon City where Donnie plays a cop in ,wait for it the 70's . Donnie has to go up against his corrupt counterparts . The film is being directed by Derek Kwok ( Gallants), look like's Donnie's not letting up with these and Ip Man 3D he's going to be busy.

Donnie in Wuxia

Jackie Chan must be pleased with his latest film, CZ12 has been snapping up awards at the Hauding Awards and the Hong Kong awards .At the Hauding awards CZ12  was nominated for four awards and won three including Best Director and Best action Choreography from the JC Stunt Team.

In Hong Kong Jackie won the award for best Action Choreography for CZ12 . He was very humbled by the whole event and even gave his feelings on the matter , you can read Jackie's reaction courtesy of Superchansblog here.

Jackie posted this picture of him and his award at the Hong Kong event .Weibo.com

Our review of CZ12 will be up on site in a few days

Just to let everyone know that the next Hyper Japan is being put together as of now , tickets are on sale now, so don't delay . After last years shows the event has grown bigger with each iteration and we look forward to seeing everyone at Hyper Japan 2013 in July.

Dates and site link below.

HYPER JAPAN 2013

Friday 26 – Sunday 28 July 2013

Earls Court Two, Earls Court, London

www.hyperjapan.co.uk