Do you need two good reasons to avoid going out in the heat? 88 Films is giving you Drive getting upgraded to 4K Ultra HD and Flying Guillotine 2. Drive is a movie that came out straight to video in 1997 that stars Mark Dacascos. You might know him better as The Chairman on the American version of Iron Chef. He’s showing off his martial arts skills with Kadeem Hardison (Def By Temptation) and Brittany Murphy (Clueless). You will see more than whose cuisine reigns supreme. Flying Guillotine 2 shows off the coolest weapon in the world. Imagine a Frisbee that can behead you. That’s how cool it is. And it is back in this masterpiece from the Shaw Brothers. You’re going to see a lot of heads getting popped off during the battles. Here’s the press release from 88 Films:
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| New from 88 Films Drive[4K Ultra HD](8/9) Flying Guillotine 2[Blu-ray](8/9) Via MVD Entertainment Group |
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| Dive Into Action, Sci-Fi and Martial Arts Classics from88 Films This Summer! 88 Films continue their expansion into the North American video market with three distinct titles that showcase a wide range of what Hong Kong cinema has to offer. Releasing on August 9 is 1997’s Drive from director Steve Wang. The legendary Mark Dacascos stars as Toby Wong, a special agent from Hong Kong with a device implanted into his chest in this exhilarating sci-fi action adventure. The device gives him superhuman speed and agility, effectively making him a prototype for an enhanced human and the perfect weapon for war. Not wanting to live under Chinese control, Wong flees to San Francisco with Chinese hitmen following in pursuit. Wong’s goal is to make it to Los Angeles and sell the device for $5 million. Drive was part of the significant influx of Hong Kong influence on American action films in the ’90s. As a direct-to-video release, the film was lost in the shuffle of actioners of the day, but over time has developed a cult following and due praise for the wonderful set pieces and fight scenes. Fight choreographer Koichi Sakamoto “brings his kinetic style and superhero poses into more of a Hong Kong action style,” (Outlaw Vern). That result is a nonstop thrill ride that audiences will want to take over and over again. The 88 Films special edition release of Drive includes the director’s cut in 4K Ultra HD, as well as the original cut of the film in 2K. Special features include audio commentary, cast and crew interviews, and the brand-new feature, Highway to Nowhere. Drive co-stars Kadeem Hardison and Brittany Murphy. Also releasing on August 9 is Flying Guillotine 2, also known as Palace Carnage. This follow-up to the Shaw Brothers’ hit film, The Flying Guillotine, ups the action in big, big way, delivering one of the most delirious and violent entries from the legendary studio. Lung Ti stars as Ma Teng, a heroic outlaw that partners with a group of female freedom fighters to rise up against evil emperor (Feng Ku). Despite being plagued by various production issues, including the departure of key cast members, Flying Guillotine 2 delivers impressive action with high-flying aerial attacks and a never-ending display of creative weaponry. Even the titular guillotine is updated to include new features that make it even deadlier and bloodier than before. A favorite of Quentin Tarantino, the Flying Guillotine 2 proves to be a worthy successor. The 88 Films release includes the complete and uncut version of the film package in a limited edition slipcase with a collector’s booklet and poster. |
Drive (Special Edition) [4K Ultra HD]
Like a mash-up of ROBOCOP and LETHAL WEAPON with added Kung Fu, this movie will keep you hooked with its thrilling pace and fabulous sci-fi premise.
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- List Price: $44.95
Starring Marc Dacascos (CRYING FREEMAN, JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM) and Kadeem Hardison (I’M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA, VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN) This fast and furious action flick combines the superhero film with the cop buddy movie in a high-octane chase feature populated with explosive Shaw Brothers style martial arts set pieces in a bombastically entertaining slice of nineties fun.
When special agent Toby Wong (Dacascos) is fitted with an advanced bio device giving him super-human powers he fears that he and the new technology will be exploited for ill gain when the Chinese government takes back control of Hong Kong. Fleeing to San Francisco he plans to sell the device to a company in Los Angeles but when he teams up with down on his luck singer Malik (Hardison) he finds himself being pursued by ruthless assassin Madison and his band of mercenaries. Like a sort of mash-up of ROBOCOP, IRON MAN and LETHAL WEAPON with added Kung Fu along with an all-star supporting cast cast that includes Brittany Murphy (Clueless), Sanaa Lathan (Alien vs Predator), Tracey Walter (Repo Man) and Ron Yuan (Mulan), this unashamed hybrid genre piece will keep you hooked with its thrill a minute pace and fabulous science fiction premise.
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Bonus Materials
- Limited Edition Slipcase with Artwork by Sam Gilbey
- 4K Ultra HD (2160p) presentation of the Director’s Cut in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, 2.0 PCM, 5.1 DTS-HD MA
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
- Audio commentary on Director’s Cut with Director Steve Wang, Fight Choreographer Koichi Sakamoto and Stars Mark Dacascos and Kadeem Harrison
- Drive: Original Cut in 2K HD with optional English Subtitles (HD, 1:39:00)
- NEW! Highway to Nowhere – Jason Tobin & Drive featurette (HD, 20:00)
- Drive: The Force Behind The Storm’ documentary (SD, 47:42)
- Six Deleted Scenes (SD, 08:42)
- Interview gallery with cast, director and crew including stars Mark Dacascos and Kadeem Hardison, director Steve Wang, Second Unit Director Wyatt Weed and Stunt Coordinator Koichi Sakamoto (SD, 24:30)
- Original Trailer (SD, 01:38)
- Reversible Artwork
Flying Guillotine 2
Cited as one of Tarantino’s favourite movies, FLYING GUILLOTINE 2 follows the original with a mix of martial arts expertise and weapons grade violence
List Price: $29.95
Follow up to Master of the Flying Guillotine, cited as one of Quentin Tarantino’s favourite movies, FLYING GUILLOTINE 2 AKA PALACE CARNAGE continues in the same vein as the original with its visceral mix of martial arts expertise and weapons-grade violence. To fight against the evil emperor’s reign of terror outlaw rebel Ma Teng joins a group of female freedom fighters, however, she soon finds herself embroiled not just in a battle with enemy forces but also in with group leader’s torn family loyalties. Brutal, fast and furious FLYING GUILLOTINE 2 is an even more off-kilter Shaw Brothers entry than usual, containing familiar tropes as well as unique elements, it is arguably the best of the Flying Guillotine sequels, rolling along at an impressively enjoyable pace.
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Bonus Materials
- Limited Edition Slipcase with New aRtwork by ‘Kung Fu’ Bob O’Brien
- Limited Edition Collectors Double Sided Poster
- Limited Edition Booklet – Watch Out for the Flying Guillotines by Barry Forshaw
- High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
- 2.0 DTS-HD MA English Soundtrack
- 2.0 DTS-HD MA Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles
- Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
- Hong Kong Trailer
- Reversible Sleeve
