Press Release

Attack of the Cyborgs

Hong Kong Action and Anime Style in Korean Epic
Pits Human Emotion Against Artificial Intelligence

Tartan Asia Extreme’s Natural City in Stores Nationwide Feb. 28th

“[Contains] significant elements of The Matrix, Aliens and far-eastern-genre entries
such as the similarly sepia-foggy Avalon.”
— JigsawLounge.com

“Natural City is the finest looking South Korean science fiction film to date.”
An air of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner.”
— DVD Times

“Science fiction fans who thought [Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner] was a masterpiece and enjoyed films like Open Your Eyes will want to own a copy of this.”
— FutureMovies.co.uk

“Matrix-inspired action.”
— LoveHKFilm.com

LOS ANGELES — Feb. 1, 2006 — For Immediate Release — With an atmosphere reminiscent of Alien and Blade Runner, Natural City – which weaves a tale of mortality and obsession with jaw-dropping visual effects and Korean style – morphs onto DVD Feb. 28th from Tartan Video Asia Extreme.

Rebuilt after a devastating war, the world of 2080 has given rise to advanced technologies including the creation of cyborgs. Created with artificial intelligence (AI), human-like emotions and great strength, they serve mankind for their entire short lifespan. When the cyborgs revolt, Noma (Yoon Chan) and R (Yoo Ji-tae, Oldboy, Antarctic Journal, Lady Vengeance) lead an elite military squad ordered to eliminate the rebellion. Unbeknownst to anyone, R is harvesting AI chips from dead cyborgs in order to save his dying lover, Ria (Seo Rin), a cyborg just days away from shutting down. Intent on stopping R, however, is his compatriot, Agent A, who knows something more may be amiss.

Winner of “Best Visual Effects” at the 2004 Grand Bell Awards (the Korean equivalent of the Oscar); nominated for “Best Film” at the 2005 Fantasporto Awards; and a participant at the Pusan International Film Festival, Edinburgh Film Festival, San Francisco Asian Film Festival, Seattle Film Festival and Hawaii International Film Festival.

Korean, with English and Spanish subtitles, Natural City is presented in anamorphic widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and DTS Surround Sound 5.1. Special DVD features include the story of Natural City; deleted scenes; cast interviews; original theatrical trailer; and trailers of Tartan Asia Extreme’s upcoming releases.

All releases on the Asia Extreme label are supported by broad-based and multi-faceted consumer advertising campaigns; a comprehensive online viral marketing campaign; and a public relations push to English-, Spanish- and Asian-language media.

Tartan Video’s Asia Extreme is a premiere collection of stylish international cinema from the proven Asian horror genre which shocks, scares and astonishes in equal measure. In the U.K., Tartan has sold over $50 million of Asian product making it Britain’s leading independent film genre.

Hamish McAlpine, founder of Tartan Films – which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year in the U.K. – launched Tartan U.S.A. in 2004 with an eclectic and controversial slate of films from established auteurs and up-and-coming filmmakers. Recent Tartan film releases include 2004 Cannes Grand Jury Prize Winner Oldboy, the sincerely creepy A Tale of Two Sisters and Gregg Araki’s critically acclaimed Mysterious Skin. Upcoming releases include Takashi Shimizu’s Marebito and the final film in Park Chanwook’s “Vengeance Trilogy,” Lady Vengeance. Tartan Video is distributed exclusively by TLA Releasing. For more information, visit www.TartanVideoUSA.com.