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Hong Kong sales firm We Distribution has licensed its action thriller The Guillotines to Well Go USA for North America.

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TWITCHFILM.COM REVIEW OF THE STOOL PIGEON – OCTOBER 2, 2011

Twitch calls the movie "a down and dirty thriller...grubby, grimy and really rather good."

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 – LA TIMES REVIEW OF SHAOLIN

The Los Angeles Times says "the Kung Fu is Furious and the body count is high."

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FORTISSIMO (TORMENTED / SHOCK LABYRINTH) – AUGUST 15, 2011

Releasing in 2012, TORMENTED will premiere in Venice, followed by a competition slot at Sitges

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SUSHI TYPHOON (MUTANT GIRLS' SQUAD / HELLDRIVER / YAKUZA WEAPON / DEADBALL / KARATE-ROBO ZABORGAR) – JULY 30, 2011

Releasing in 2011 and 2012, the titles include HELLDRIVER, YAKUZA WEAPON, MUTANT GIRLS' SQUAD, DEADBALL, and KARATE-ROBO ZABORGAR

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HIT SO HARD – JULY 14, 2011

Releasing in 2012, the hard-hitting documentary about Patty Schemel, the lead drummer for Hole is a hit on the festival circuit

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EMPEROR (LET THE BULLETS FLY / SHAOLIN / THE STOOL PIGEON / TRIPLE TAP) – JUNE 30, 2011

Releasing in 2011 and 2012, these titles highlight an ongoing partnership with Emperor Pictures in Hong Kong

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NETFLIX STREAMING DEAL – JUNE 27, 2011

Multi-year agreement allows instant viewing of both new releases and top catalog content

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Ip Man was awarded The Best Foreign Film on Disc for 2010

Ip Man was awarded The Best Foreign Film on Disc for 2010 in the 2011 Home Media Magazine Awards. Winners were chosen by a panel of judges in conjunction with an online consumer vote for eligible titles submitted for consideration by studios and distributors.

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Well Go Gets Equity Backing

Independent distributor Well Go USA has secured millions in private equity backing from investment firm Brock Capital Group, the companies announced April 18. "We are very excited about our partnership with Well Go USA and believe that, together, we are well-positioned to become a major player in the film distribution space," said Trevor Brock, VP of Brock Capital Group. "Now equipped with the stable capital needed for growth, Well Go's strong management team can continue to guide the company to greater levels of success." Well Go counts its Ip Man and Ip Man 2 martial arts titles among its most successful and has another film with Ip Man star Donnie Yen (Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen), slated for an April 22 release. "Partnering with Brock Capital Group allows us to accelerate what has already been a sustained period of growth," said Well Go CEO Annie Walker. "Movie fans and our retail partners will immediately see Well Go releasing stronger films, with greater frequency than before." Since 1994 Well Go has released more than 2,000 titles worldwide and expanded its distribution to North America in 2005, releasing up to 10 titles per month.

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Press Release: IP MAN 2: Legend of the Grandmaster

International superstar Donnie Yen (Ip Man, Hero, Seven Swords) reteams with Director Wilson Yip (Flash Point, IP Man) to reprise his iconic role as IP Man against the formidable competition of martial arts legend Sammo Hung (Kill Zone, 14 Blades) in IP Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster, when the global box office hit debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD April 19 from Well Go USA. The film takes up where its predecessor left off, with Ip Man escaping the Japanese occupation of his hometown and arriving in Hong Kong, where he opens a martial arts academy to teach his unique Wing Chun style. But Ip must first prove himself to the corrupt cabal of Hong Kong martial arts masters— which he does, in one of the most amazing fight sequences ever committed to film, showcasing a dazzling variety of martial arts styles.

Escaping CGI, MTV-style editing, and blasting techno music for a return to skilled performers, ace choreography, and top-notch production values, the Ip Man films have ushered in a new era of Hong Kong filmmaking and cemented its status as a trailblazer by receiving 10 nominations at the 30th Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Action Choreography. The Blu-ray and DVD feature both the original uncut and un-dubbed subtitled version and a brand new English-language dub. Bonus features include the in-depth, behind-the-scenes featurettes "The Making of Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster" and "Behind the Sets," as well as deleted scenes and a shooting diary. IP Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster will be available in a Two-Disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray for $32.98 SRP and Two-Disc Collector's Edition DVD for $29.98 SRP. The film will also be available as a Single Disc Blu-ray for $26.98 SRP and on Single Disc DVD for $24.98 SRP.

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Press Release: The Man From Nowhere

South Korea's highest grossing film of 2010 becomes the must-see Blu-ray™ and DVD of 2011 when The Man from Nowhere debuts on March 8 from Well Go USA. Written and directed by Jeong-Beom Lee (Cruel Winter Blues), the critically-acclaimed, international box office smash stars Bin Won (Mother, Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War) and newcomer Sae-Ron Kim in the action-packed story of a desperate man out to save a little girl from drug runners. The film comes both subtitled and in a brand new English-language dub. Bonus features include the in-depth, behind-the-scenes featurette "The Making of The Man From Nowhere," as well as a reel of action highlights from the film. The Man from Nowhere will be available on Blu-ray for $26.98 SRP and on DVD for $24.98 SRP.

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Day-and-Date Release Planned in U.S., China for Jackie Chan's '1911'

Well Go USA has picked up the North American rights to Jackie Chan's latest film, the historical epic 1911. And in what may be a first for an Asian movie, Well Go aims to give the movie a day-and-date release in the U.S. and China.

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Press Release: Blood

Well Go USA announced today that it has acquired North American DVD and Blu-ray rights to the new horror flick BLOOD, starring Aya Sugimoto (Flower & Snake, Flower & Snake II) and Guts Ishimatsu (Black Rain, Empire of the Sun) and directed by Ten Shimoyama, director of the international hit "Shinobi". BLOOD is one of the most highly anticipated horror movies to come out of Japan this year. Shimoyama mixes "erotic" vampires with ancient Samurai warriors making BLOOD the next evergreen horror classic from Japan. BLOOD will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 22, 2011.

"BLOOD" is a great addition to our growing DVD and Blu-ray library and an important release for us in early 2011," said Tony Vandeveerdonk, Executive Vice President for Well Go USA. "Ten Shimoyama's directing expertise including his unique vision is what makes "BLOOD" such a compelling film. We have a strong catalog of Japanese horror titles and "BLOOD" fits nicely into the mix."

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'Legend of the Fist' Director: 'The Market Is Looking for Action'

Hong Kong director Andrew Lau returns to action in his latest film, "Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen." The film reworks the iconic character Chen Zhen, first played by Bruce Lee in "Fist of Fury" (1972), and will be released in the U.S. by distributor Well Go USA next spring.

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