For ULTIMATE VERSUS, director Ryuhei Kitamura and cast (including AFFD guest Tak Sakaguchi) returned to the Forest of Resurrection for reshoots and additional mayhem. The result is a fantastic looking revamp of Kitamura’s action/ horror/zombie/gun/sword/martial arts cult hit VERSUS, featuring a new musical score, new special effects, digitally remastered picture and sound, as well as 10 additional minutes of brand new footage.

ULTIMATE VERSUS will screen on Thursday, August 7, at 7:00pm at the Studio Movie Grill - Dallas.

For all free screenings, seating is limited and will be on FIRST COME, FIRST SEATED basis. Please arrive early.

The Studio Movie Grill-Dallas is located at 11170 N. Central Expressway @ Royal Lane.

Westlake Entertainment invites you and a guest to a special screening of The Legend of Red Dragon

Thursday, July 31 7:30pm

Studio Movie Grill - Dallas (11170 N. Central Expressway @ Royal Lane)

First Come, First Seated

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Skip the box office lines, and see as many films as you want. All you have to do is wear your badge and you're in!

AFFD's ALL ACCESS VIP PASS offers the best value to festival attendees. VIP PASS holders enjoy:

• ALL film screenings including Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night screenings.
• "Show your pass" privileges to attend all after parties and receptions during the film festival.
• Priority seating at each screening (until 15 minutes before showtime)
• FREE official AFFD t-shirt
• VIP Only pre-festival meet and greet reception with filmmakers on Wednesday, August 13th (email invitation to follow)

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Early Bird Special - $75 (price good through July 25th)

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THE CRIMSON KIMONO is at first glance a classic noir, following two LAPD detectives as they unravel the mystery behind the brutal murder of a stripper in 1950’s L.A.. However, the Japanese ethnicity of one of the detectives, portrayal of interracial romance, and exploration of reverse racism make it a film greatly ahead of its time.

According to Fuller in his autobiography A Third Face, “The whole idea of my picture is that both men are good cops and good citizens. The girl just happens to fall in love with the Nisei. They’ve got chemistry.”

THE CRIMSON KIMONO marked the screen debut of James Shigeta, who would go on to become one of the few Asian leading men in Hollywood film history, and one of the very few to be cast in romantic roles opposite Caucasian women.

Unavailable on DVD and Video, the film received occasional broadcasts on late night television over the years, often missing the controversial kissing scene between Shigeta and actress Victoria Shaw.

A potboiler with race consciousness, THE CRIMSON KIMONO is a important film waiting to be rediscovered.

The Crimson Kimono screens as part of TCM’s monthlong program examining Asian Images in Film.

The film will be preceded by a onscreen introduction by Robert Osborne and guest programmer, Peter X. Feng, associate professor of film, ethnic, and cultural studies at the University of Delaware.

May 8th, 2008 at 7:00pm Tai Seng Entertainment is sponsoring a special screening of Dragon Tiger Gate at the Studio Movie Grill on 75/Central and Royal Lane. FREE Admission! Please note that seating is limited to theater capacity. Theater and AFFD are not responsible for overbooking. Please arrive early. Seating will begin at least 20 minutes prior to showtime.

Actor Donnie Yen and director Wilson Yip make a powerful pairing in this high-action Hong Kong import. Yen (IRON MONKEY) plays a former martial arts student whose rift with his mentor (Yuen Wah) caused his expulsion from the school. He reunites with his brother (Nicholas Tse) and together they take on a wicked enemy. DRAGON TIGER GATE adapts the action of the beloved comic book for the screen.

Dragon Tiger Gate was nominated for best action choreography and visual effects at the Hong Kong Film Awards. View Trailer