Save the Date! Groundbreaking 3-D Asian Smut Hits Theaters Aug. 12
Word just over the transom at ML HQ has announced U.S. release dates for 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy, the stereoscopic erotic blockbuster apparently banned in mainland China but ready for a Stateside debut Aug. 12. Indeed, after the jump, find the first press release in film-industry history to combine the phrases, "Adapted from the ancient Chinese text," "glossy cinematography," and, "No one under 18 will be admitted." Read on for the opening day nearest you.
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Los Angeles, CA, July 25th, 2011 - China Lion Film Distribution, Inc., announced North American locations and release dates for the highly anticipated 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy, the world's first erotic 3D film. Starting on August 12th, audiences will be able to see the film banned in Mainland China exclusively at the Alamo Drafthouse's South Lamar theatre in Austin and at the Lee Neighborhood Four Star Theatre in San Francisco. The film, which shattered box office records across the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, is then set to expand a week later on August 19th into Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Vancouver. The weeks following will see expansion into additional cities.
Directed by Christopher Sun, 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy is a surefire cult classic in the making. Adapted from the ancient Chinese text The Carnal Prayer Mat, the story follows scholar Wei Yangsheng as he sets out to become a better lover for his beautiful new wife. Peppered with humor, high-drama and endless eroticism, this new film delivers a bevy of unparalleled effects and glossy cinematography that you won't want to miss.
No one under 18 will be admitted to the film.
Below are the currently scheduled release locations and their presentation format (2D or 3D, as indicated), subject to change, sorted by release date and then metro area. Updates to this list can be found at the official U.S. film website www.3dsexandzen.us or at China Lion's official website www.chinalionentertainment.com.
August 12th
Austin
Alamo Drafthouse - South Lamar (3D)
1120 S. Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 476-1320
http://drafthouse.com/austin
San Francisco
Lee Neighborhood Theatres - Four Star Theatre (2D)
2200 Clement St. @ 23rd Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 666-3488
http://www.lntsf.com/4-star_theatre
August 19th
Los Angeles
CGV Cinemas (3D)
621 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 388-9000
http://www.cgvcinemas.com/
Laemmle Monica 4 Plex (2D)
1332 2nd St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 478-3836
http://www.laemmle.com/
Laemmle Playhouse 7 (3D)
673 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 844-6500
http://www.laemmle.com/
New York
Village East Cinema (3D)
181-189 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10012
(212) 529-6799
http://www.villageeastcinema.com/
City Cinemas East 86th St. Cinema (3D)
210 E. 86th St.
New York, NY 10028
(212) 734-4427
http://www.city-cinemas.com/
Toronto
Coliseum Scarborough Cinemas (3D)
Scarborough Town Centre
2-300 Borough Drive
Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5
(416) 290-5217
http://www.cineplex.com/
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto (3D)
259 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3M6
(416) 368-5600
http://www.cineplex.com/
Vancouver
Cineplex Odeon International Village (3D)
88 West Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
(604) 806-0797
http://www.cineplex.com/
Silvercity Riverport (3D)
14211 Entertainment Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K4
(604) 277-5993
http://www.cineplex.com/
August 26th
Hawaii
Ward 16 (3D)
1044 Auahi Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-7045
http://www.consolidatedtheatres.com/
Miami
Coral Gables Art Cinema (3D)
260 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gardens, FL 33134
(786) 385-9689
http://www.gablescinema.com/
September 2nd
Bakersfield
Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza Stadium 16 (3D)
2000 Wible Road
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 833-2230
http://readingcinemasus.com/
Hawaii
Ka'ahumanu 6 (3D)
275 Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3137
http://www.consolidatedtheatres.com/
Sacramento
Reading Cinemas The Tower Theatre (2D)
2508 Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 442-0985
http://readingcinemasus.com/
San Diego
Reading Cinemas Gaslamp Stadium 15 (3D)
701 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-0401
http://readingcinemasus.com/
Reading Cinemas Town Square Stadium 14 (3D)
4665 Clairemont Drive
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 274-9994
http://readingcinemasus.com/
Santa Rosa
Reading Cinemas Rohnert Park Stadium 16 (3D)
555 Rohnert Park Expressway West
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 586-5996
http://readingcinemasus.com/
September 9th
Dallas
Angelika Film Centre - Dallas (2D)
Mockingbird Station
5321 East Mockingbird Lane
Suite 230
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 841-4713
http://www.angelikafilmcenter.com/
September 16th
Portland
Cinema 21 (3D)
616 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 223-4515
http://www.cinema21.com/
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