VHS Action Faves In Ultra HD With The November Releases From Toy Robot Video
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Above The Law, The Corruptor, A Man Of Reason, and Zipang are the VHS action faves in Ultra HD from Toy Robot Video this November!
Toy Robot Video is proud to announce its November releases. The line-up is a temptingly-priced slate of high-octane titles including Steven Seagal’s explosive star-packed debut in 4K. Also included are Chow Yun-Fat and Mark Wahlberg in a restored 90s actioner. Furthermore, the line-up contains a top-notch, contemporary Korean gangster thriller from Jung Woo-sung. Finally, it features a Japanese fantasy epic making its UK Blu-ray debut.
Toy Robot Video – a subsidiary of Arrow Video – aims to recreate the wondrous experience of browsing titles at the local video store – except this time they’re yours to own and cherish, with fabulous new cover artwork, film masters transferred from the best elements available, colourfully-branded OBI-Strips, slip cards, art cards, and plenty of extras – and at pocket money prices, so you’ll have money left over for snacks!
LET TOY ROBOT GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE NOVEMBER RELEASES
Above the Law
Released on dual format 4K UHD and Blu-ray November 9
“The action sequences will knock you out of your seat!” – Jeffrey Lyons, Sneak Previews / INN
Meet Nico. He’s a cop with an attitude.
Nico Toscani (Steven Seagal) is a former Special Operations Vietnam vet, Aikido expert, and Chicago cop. He finds himself on something big while investigating an international drug ring. However, when the suspects are allowed to walk free, Nico is ordered to turn in his badge and gun. With his back against the wall and his friends and family in harm’s way, Nico decides he’s not out of the action. In fact, no one is above the law…
Steven Seagal makes his explosive screen acting debut. He smashes his way into the top ranks of action stars as he tracks ex-CIA operatives trafficking drugs and plotting a political assassination. Meanwhile, director Andrew Davis (CODE OF SILENCE, THE FUGITIVE) unleashes the fury all over the Windy City. Nico and his partner Jax (Pam Grier – JACKIE BROWN) close in on the psychotic crime lord (Henry Silva – SHARKY’S MACHINE).
Special Features
NEW 4K restoration from the original camera negative, approved by director Andrew Davis
NEW Audio Commentary with director Andrew Davis and actress Pam Grier
Sounds of Seagal, interview with composer David Michael Frank
Archival interview with Steven Seagal during the promotion of Above the Law
Theatrical Trailer (New 2K scan from the interpositive)
Pre-order in the UK via Toy Robot: LINK
Toy Robot says: “Seeing Seagal in a black tee waving a sword around in 4K is ‘robot’s kiss’”
The Corruptor
Released on dual format 4K UHD and Blu-ray November 9
“The sleek action sequences include a superbly choreographed car chase through the streets of Chinatown” – Stephen Holden, The New York Times
You can’t play by the rules when there aren’t any
NYPD Lieutenant Nick Chen (Chow Yun-Fat, THE KILLER, HARD BOILED), the head of the Asian Gang Unit in Manhattan’s Chinatown, is secretly entangled with the local triads. But when an idealistic rookie detective, Danny Wallace (Mark Wahlberg, THE DEPARTED), is assigned as his partner, the two quickly become immersed in a brutal turf war between the established Tong factions and the upstart Fukienese Dragons.
Directed by James Foley (GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS) with breathtaking cinematography and spectacular action sequences, this stylish action thriller culminates in violent confrontations that force Chen and Wallace to choose between survival, loyalty, and the badge – and the blurred thin line of morality between cop and criminal.
Special Features
NEW 4K restoration from the original camera negative
NEW The Music of Chinatown, interview with composer Carter Burwell
Turning Toronto Into Chinatown, interview with production designer David Brisbin
NEW Chow’s Right-Hand Man, interview with action director Robert Samuels
Archival Audio Commentary with director James Foley
From the (Under)Ground Up, archival featurette of the making of The Corruptor
UGK “Take It Off” Music Video
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Pre-order in the UK via Toy Robot: LINK
Toy Robot says: “I haven’t seen this much corruption since my motherboard packed in”
A Man of Reason
Released on Blu-ray November 16
A man looking to start a new life. A past that wants him dead.
After spending a decade in prison, former hitman Su-hyuk (Jung Woo-sung – THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD) learns he has a daughter and decides to take a chance at a normal life. His former mob boss, Eung-gook (Park Sung-woong – Netflix’s BLOODHOUNDS), feels betrayed and orders his right-hand man, Seong-joon (Kim Jun-han), to watch over the reformed hitman. Seong-joon in turn hires two merciless assassins. Ruthless in their own brutal ways, the motorbike-bound killers quickly approach Soo-hyuk with deadly intentions.
The acclaimed directing debut of Korean superstar Jung Woo-sung, A MAN OF REASON, is a fast-paced rollercoaster ride of action and mayhem.
Special Features
Pre-production featurette
Production featurette
Interviews with director Jung Woo-sung and cast, including Kim Nam-gil, Park Sung-woong, and Kim Jun-han
Deleted scene with optional commentary
Theatrical and teaser trailers
Pre-order in the UK via Toy Robot: LINK
Toy Robot says: “Slick, sleek and precision-tooled – a bit like yours truly”
Zipang
Released on Blu-ray on November 16
“Utterly delirious… a feminist-kabuki-sword-and-sandal-samurai-fairytale. The action never lets up.” – The Village Voice
An incredibly entertaining and wild fantasy adventure
Set in an alternate Japan, where modern technology meets an ancient legend, samurai outlaw Jigoku (Masahiro Takashima – GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II) and his motley band of renegades discover the keys to a mythical kingdom of gold. Unfortunately for them, they also attract the attention of a beautiful female bounty hunter, Yuri the Pistol (Narumi Yasuda – PEACOCK KING), an ace gunslinger who soon gets hot on their tail.
With supernatural ninja warriors, astonishingly choreographed swordplay, and wildly unpredictable plot twists, ZIPANG is a Japanese fantasy epic in a class all of its own.
Special Features
NEW Audio Commentary by Jasper Sharp and Joe Hickinbottom
Theatrical trailers
Stills Gallery
Pre-order in the UK via Toy Robot: LINK
Toy Robot says: “You’ll be rooting for this marvelous motley crew and an animatronic elephant!”
Grab these great new titles from Toy Robot Video this November.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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