Feel The Glow 30 Years Later In The Blu-Ray Trailer For Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON!

In this day and age, if there is ever a chance for director Michael Schultz's immortal kung fu soul classic, Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon to be remade for millenials, I don't think it would live to tell the tale unless the right director and crew were on it. The film is such a treasure to the niche it is meant for and now we have a forthcoming repackaged and brand-spanking new version of the film arriving on Blu-Ray in late August.

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Celebrate thirty years of BERRY GORDY’S THE LAST DRAGON, now fully remastered in high definition on Blu-ray. Martial arts student Leroy Green (Taimak) is on a quest to obtain the elusive all-powerful force known as “The Glow.” Along the way he must battle the evil, self-proclaimed Shogun of Harlem – a kung fu warrior also known as Sho’nuff (Julius J. Carry III) – and rescue a beautiful singer (Prince protégée, Vanity) from an obsessed record promoter. Combining pulsating music, cutting edge dancing and the best in non-stop action, BERRY GORDY’S THE LAST DRAGON is kickin’ good fun featuring an amazing Motown soundtrack, including music by Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Vanity and DeBarge performing their smash hit “Rhythm of the Night.” 

You can pre-order your copy at Amazon right now. In the meantime, Sony is hosting an official trailer for the film's glowing re-release on August 21, and you may watch that below right now, and layered with a classic Don LaFontaine voice over no less!

Get Ready For The 3rd Annual URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO In New York City This Fall!

From L to R: Taimak, Demetrius Angelo and Michael Jai White pose for the cameras at Urban Action Showcase & Expo last November.

The Urban Action Showcase & Expo has endured two successful runs since launching in 2013 at the behest of its founder and executive producer, Demetrius Angelo. Each event has been jam-packed with star-studded attendances, screenings and seminars hosted by a variety of figures in the action movie industry with an array of creatives lending their own projects to the fray for the hopeful attention of studios and platforms to gain recognition.

As such, this Fall will mark the third installation and will take place at its current home between both HBO and AMC Empire 25 in the Times Square section of Manhattan in New York City the weekend of November 5. As per its motus oppurande, UASE 2015 wil aim to present its focus on diversity and the timeless multicultural progression in the world of action cinema in all its forms, and the sub-genres therein as it has done with the help of such celebrities as Fred Williamson, Taimak, Cynthia Rothrock, Michael Jai White, Ernie Reyes Jr., Isaac Florentine, Kelly Hu and many, many more. In addition, attendees can expect to partake in the celebration of martial arts action classics, Berry Gordy's 1984 hit, The Last Dragon, and director Lawrence Kassanoff's 1995 adaptation of the popular Midway fighting game, Mortal Kombat.

The expo will also further the advancement and promotion of independent content, otherwise with the company of Angelo's current crowdfunfing efforts for the martial arts fantasy action short, Galtow, ahead of its hopeful feature film to follow.

Head over to the official website or call 646 431-4753 where you can learn more about the expo and what it entails, how you can attend, the dates and features, and even partake in its promotion.

Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON Comes To Blu-Ray This August!

New Yorkers and fans around the country have their own respective events often in celebration of specific classic titles in the martial arts genre, and director Michael Schultz's 1985 cult classic, The Last Dragon, is no exception. Old heads are keen to understanding just how big a deal this movie is and the role it played in propelling the kung fu genre into America's cinematic subculture with fans lending their own affinity for the legendary story of young Harlemite Leroy Green and his arduous journey in search of "the glow" and the power it wields.

The film was once up for a remake which doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon from the way things appear so far, and it's safe to say a lot of people are satisfied with that. Actor Taimak's iconic leading role is one he still celebrates to this day among the likes of other cast members still living the film's legacy on, and as such, the legacy is set to continue on Blu-Ray next on August 25 in lieu of its 30th Anniversary celebration. With this, Sony Pictures unveiled a press release with its announcement along with tentative Blu-Ray artwork by Mondo Gallery artist Gary Pullin, all of which you can view below. (H/T: The Last Dragon Tribute)

CULVER CITY, Calif. (June 15, 2015) – BERRY GORDY’S THE LAST DRAGON celebrates its 30th Anniversary by debuting for the first time on Blu-ray August 25 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The cult classic has been fully remastered in high definition for Blu-ray and features exciting all-new dynamic packaging art by acclaimed Mondo Gallery artist Gary Pullin, as well as the featurette “Return of the Dragon,” a newly-created retrospective look at the making of the film, featuring new interviews with the cast and crew, including Taimak, Berry Gordy and more! Additional bonus features include commentary by director Michael Schultz and the original theatrical trailer. 

The martial arts musical extravaganza follows Leroy Green (A.K.A. “Bruce Leroy”), who dreams of becoming a great martial artist like his idol Bruce Lee, as he searches for the “master” to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as “the glow.” Along the way, he must fight an evil martial arts expert and rescue a beautiful singer from an obsessed music promoter. BERRY GORDY’S THE LAST DRAGON stars Taimak (Book of Swords) as “Bruce Leroy,” former “Vanity 6″ frontwoman Vanity (Action Jackson) as the singer, Christopher Murney (Barton Fink) and Julius Carry (The New Guy). 

Synopsis: Celebrate thirty years of BERRY GORDY’S THE LAST DRAGON, now fully remastered in high definition on Blu-ray. Martial arts student Leroy Green (Taimak) is on a quest to obtain the elusive all-powerful force known as “The Glow.” Along the way he must battle the evil, self-proclaimed Shogun of Harlem – a kung fu warrior also known as Sho’nuff (Julius J. Carry III) – and rescue a beautiful singer (Prince protégée, Vanity) from an obsessed record promoter. Combining pulsating music, cutting edge dancing and the best in non-stop action, BERRY GORDY’S THE LAST DRAGON is kickin’ good fun featuring an amazing Motown soundtrack, including music by Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Vanity and DeBarge performing their smash hit “Rhythm of the Night.” 

Directed by Michael Schultz (Car Wash) from a screenplay by Louis Venosta (Bird on a Wire), BERRY GORDY’S THE LAST DRAGON was produced by Rupert Hitzig (Jaws 3D) and executive produced by Berry Gordy (Lady Sings the Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz). 

Exclusive Blu-ray Bonus Features Include: 

• “Return of the Dragon” Featurette 

• Original Theatrical Trailer 

Also Featured: 

• Director’s Commentary by Michael Schultz 

The film has a run time of approximately 109 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Bring The Glow To Your City For The 30th Anniversary Of Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON

Cult martial arts film star Taimak Guarriello is still in touch with his fanbase decades after gaining the spotlight with the Berry Gordy-produced 1985 neon-laden fantasy action kung fu classic, The Last Dragon. The film is still subject to massive expo and comic-con appeal with a surge in energy that still draws crowds to this day, even at its roots in New York City where the actor has appeared among other favorites stars at the Urban Action Showcase & Expo, and now, the movement continues to bring the glow to your city.

A new contest is now underway and the first city to sell 300 tickets (or reach the goal of $12,000) will be chosen to get a star-studded screening of its own with photo-ops with Taimak and much more. The contest will end on March 2, 2015, just three weeks before the celebration commemorating the 30th anniversary of the film on March 21, 2015, so CLICK HERE to check out the contest and see if you can bring the glow to your city!