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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