Welles Rarity On DVD For First Time In U.S.!

Henstooth Video releases the sadly neglected BLACK MAGIC starring Orson Welles (see the recent Sept. 2012 VC review)!  This stylized film would look stunning on blu-ray!  I'm not sure if this title is PD or not (anybody know?) but hopefully the source print will be as good as the European DVD.  Despite the so-so reviews the film has been plagued with over the decades, this is a solid, visually rich film but then again, I'm pretty much obsessed with the real-life Cagliostro and his true historical exploits.  Contrary to popular belief, Welles' career did not rise and fall with CITIZEN KANE.  If you're a Welles fan, this film is a must-see.

You can purchase this sucker right here:  http://www.oldies.com/product-view/44286O.html

Bruce & Jackie on BD!

According to the awesome Asian Cult Cinema folks, Shout Factory will be releasing the cream of the crop of the Golden Harvest/Media Asia Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan library.  Stay tuned for details and like ACC on facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asian-Cult-Cinema/135950603135127

http://asianactioncinema.co.uk/

J.C. Is Ready To Kick Ass 12/12/12

HPL For Your Coffee Table!

Renowned Lovecraftian scholar S.T. Joshi has expertly authored H.P. LOVECRAFT: NIGHTMARE COUNTRIES (Metro Books) a lavish large format hardback HPL biography.  Despite the awkward title, the book is beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated and Joshi presents a clear and well-researched look into the unusual life and strange world of Howard Phillips Lovecraft.  You won't be able to put this one down!  The books should be stacked in the  bargain bins at your local Barnes & Noble for the paltry sum of $19.99!  Highly recommended!

Hi Double Def Jackie!

From Shout Factory comes two new Chan titles to blu-ray!

http://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Chan-Crime-Protector-Blu-ray/dp/B009INAMEY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1352935050&sr=8-2&keywords=jackie+chan+the+protector

Hi Def Hammer DRACULA Announced!

Finally, there is a U.K. blu-ray release date set for the restored Hammer DRACULA (1958/U.S. title: HORROR OF DRACULA).  Hopefully a North American distributor will be announced soon for the new batch of Hammer horror blu-rays.  Stay tuned...