RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2023 On November 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Fearless Shaolin: Four Films by Joseph Kuo, which will include Shaolin Kung Fu, The Shaolin Kids, 18 Bronzemen, and Return of the 18 Bronzemen.   Official details: Although his name may not be as instantly recognisable as some of his contemporaries, Joseph Kuo was an incredibly successful filmmaker who consistently produced crowd-pleasing spectacles … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: December 5, 2023 On December 5, 2023, Shout! Factory will release the DVD for Upi Avianto’s Sri Asih: The Warrior, a 2022 action-fantasy flick that’s based on Indonesia’s popular superhero comics, particularly the BumiLangit Cinematic Universe (Well Go USA’s Gundala was also part of this universe). Sri Asih: The Warrior stars Pevita Pearce (Gundala), Ario Bayu (Impetigore), Christine Hakim (Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash), Jefri Nichol (My Sassy Girl), Surya … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: October 23, 2023 On October 23, 2023, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Magic Crystal, a 1986 Hong Kong action directed by Wong Jing (City Hunter) that stars Andy Lau (Rich and Famous) and Cynthia Rothrock (Righting Wrongs). In Magic Crystal, Cynthia Rothrock and Andy Lau are interpol agents looking for a mysterious crystal that holds good and evil powers. The film also stars Sharla Cheung … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: September 18, 2023 On September 18, 2023, 88 Films is releasing a Deluxe Blu-ray (Region B) for Twin Dragons, a 1992 Jackie Chan film (playing dual roles) that’s directed by not one, but two Hong Kong legends: Ringo Lam (Prison on Fire) and Tsui Hark (Taking of Tiger Mountain). Action star Jackie Chan stars opposite knockabout comedy sensation Jackie Chan in this story about identical twins separated in … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: November 28, 2023 On November 28, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Ti Lung & David Chiang Shaw Bothers Collection, a 12-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that will include: Have Sword, Will Travel (1969), The Heroic Ones (1970), Vengeance! (1970), The Anonymous Heroes (1971), The Deadly Duo (1971), Duel of Fists (1971), The Duel (1971), The Angry Guest (1972), All Men Are Brothers (1973), The Blood Brothers (1973), … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: October 24, 2023 In October 24, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 3, an 11-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that will include: Killer Clans (1976), The Shaolin Avengers (1976), The Web of Death (1976), Death Duel (1977), Soul of the Sword (1977), The Vengeful Beauty (1978), Life Gamble (1979), The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979), Shaolin Abbot (1979), Shaolin Rescuers (1979) and Clan of the White Lotus (1980). Official details: This spectacular box set comprises 11 … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: October 24, 2023 On October 24, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Iron-Fisted Monk, 1977 martial arts film directed by and starring Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors, Knockabout). In the years following the passing of Bruce Lee, the flame of Hong Kong action cinema was being kept alive via the masterful choreography of Sammo Hung in a multitude of films, typically under the direction … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: September 2023 In September, U.S.-based indie label Error_4444 is releasing a Blu-ray for Fatal Termination, a 1990 Hong Kong actioner directed by Andrew Kam Yeung Wah (High Voltage) that stars Moon Lee (Dreaming the Reality), Phillip Ko (Exciting Dragon), Ray Lui (Guns of Dragon), Michael Miu (Final Run), Robin Shou (Cyprus Tigers), Simon Yam (Run and Kill) and Mike Abbott (Final Score). When the heavy weaponry required for a high … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: 2023 Warner will soon be releasing the Enter the Dragon 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition on 4K UHD. The set will feature both the theatrical and original Special Edition cuts remastered in glorious 4K UHD. Warner is also releasing a standalone 4K UHD + Blu-ray (also features both cuts), which will be released August 7, 2023 (UK)/August 8, 2023 (US) – see details below for each release. Bruce Lee’s … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: June 27, 2023 On June 27, 2023, Bayview Films and Orchid Tree Media is releasing the Blu-ray for Unleashed (read our review), a 2020 actioner directed by Ambrose Kwok and Ka Hei Kwok (Ossan’s Love). After rising through the ranks of the underground boxing scene, Fok Kit (Zhen Feng Sun) forces himself to help his former tutor, Debo (Ken Lo, Police Story 3: Supercop, Drunken Master 2), keep his … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: August 15, 2023 On August 15, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 2, an 12-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that will include: Lady of Steel (1970), Brothers Five (1970), The Crimson Charm (1971), The Shadow Whip (1971), The Delightful Forest (1972), The Devil’s Mirror (1972), Man of Iron (1972), The Water Margin (1972), The Bride from Hell (1971), Heroes Two (1974), The Flying Guillotine … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2023 On August 29, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for New Fist of Fury, Lo Wei’s 1976 follow up to his 1972 film, Fist of Fury, which starred Bruce Lee. For New Fist of Fury, a young Jackie Chan takes the lead along with returning stars from the original film: Nora Miao (The Skyhawk), Lo Wei (Fist of Fury), Han Ying Chieh … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: July 25, 2023 On July 25, 2023, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Terrifying Girls’ High School Animal Classmates (aka Terrifying Girls’ High School: Animal Courage). This 1973 Japanese cult actioner comes from director Masahiro Shimura, who is perhaps best known for writing Bronson Lee: Champion, The Street Fighter’s Last Revenge and Shadow Warriors. Terrifying Girls’ High School Animal Classmates stars Ike Reiko (Sex and Fury), Natsuko Yashiro … Continue reading →