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- Kevin on The legend is back! Check out the New Poster for Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ (aka ‘The Myth Part 2’)Looks decent enough to watch. He sure keeps busy with so many movies on his p…
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- Kevin on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmHe get pay big money for Ipman 5 at least 8 to 10 million dollars, and the co…
- Andrew Hernandez on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmAnd who can blame him if that happens? Lots of people would do the same if th…
- Paul Bramhall on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmI think it’s probably safe to say that if a Hollywood starring role (not to m…
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- Andrew Hernandez on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmThis makes the most sense. Wick’s story is concluded, (for now) and Caine’s w…
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Category Archives: Asian Titles
Rouge | Blu-ray (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2022 On June 21, 2022, Criterion Collection is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for Rouge, a 1988 film directed by Stanley Kwan (Centre Stage), produced by Jackie Chan (Vanguard) and starring Anita Mui (Drunken Master II) and Leslie Cheung (Double Tap). Official details: Cantopop superstars Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung display the androgynous magnetism that made them icons as doomed lovers in this emblematic film of … Continue reading
The Killer Meteors | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 6, 2022 On June 6, 2022, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1977 Lo Wei film, The Killer Meteors, a wuxia-style martial arts feature that brings two legends – Jimmy Wang Yu and Jackie Chan – together in an explosive kung fu cult classic. Official details: Known as “Killer Meteors”, local hero Mei Xing He (Jimmy Wang Yu) is invincible due to his ‘secret … Continue reading
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2022 Later this year, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Jackie Chan’s first ever “comedy” kung fu film, Half a Loaf of Kung Fu. This 1978 oddity comes from director Chan Chi Hwa, who helmed Jackie’s Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978) and Shaolin Wooden Men (1976). The film marks the first time Lo Wei’s production company let Jackie have creative control … Continue reading
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)
RELEASE DATE: April 5, 2022 On April 5, 2022, Arrow Video will be releasing the Blu-ray for Lau Kar-leung’s 1983 classic The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter. They’ll also be releasing an Arrow Store U.S. Exclusive version of the film, featuring original Theatrical Artwork. Official details: After one of its lead actors (cherub-faced action icon Alexander Fu Sheng) unexpectedly died midway through production, master director Lau Kar-leung (The 36th Chamber of … Continue reading
Dreadnaught | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2022 On April 25, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1981 Yuen Woo-ping kung fu classic, Dreadnaught. The film stars Yuen Biao (Knockabout), Leung Kar Yan (My Life’s on the Line), Kwan Tak Hing (The Skyhawk), Yuen Shun Yee (Dance of the Drunken Mantis), Philip Ko (Final Run) and Lily Li (Daggers 8). Official details: Directed by legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping … Continue reading
Knockabout | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2022 On April 25, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1979 Sammo Hung kung fu classic, Knockabout. The film stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Lau Kar Wing (Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog), Sammo Hung (God of War) and Leung Kar Yan (The Victim). Official details: Another fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung (The Millionaires’ Express), Knockabout features a cast of … Continue reading
Seobok: Project Clone | Bu-ray | Well Go USA
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Well Go USA will be releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Seobok: Project Clone (read our review), a 2021 South Korean thriller from director Lee Yong-Joo (Possessed). Read the official details below: Min Gi-heon is an ex-agent of the intelligence agency, and Seo Bok is the first human clone created through stem cell cloning and genetic engineering. He possesses the secret for … Continue reading
Human Lanterns | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2022 On June 7, 2022, 88 Films will be releasing Sun Chung’s 1982 horror/kung fu film, Human Lanterns (aka Human Skin Lanterns). A UK (Region B) version of the film will also be available around the same date. Long before Anthony Wong was serving human Chinese “pork” buns in Untold Story (1993), Lo Lieh was kidnapping woman and making beautiful Chinese lanterns out of their freshly peeled human … Continue reading
Hard Hit | Blu-ray (MPI)
RELEASE DATE: February 22, 2022 On February 22, 2022, MPI Home Video is releasing the Blu-ray for Kim Chang-Ju’s Hard Hit, a 2021 thriller starring Jo Woo-Jin (Rampant), Lee Jae-In (Svaha: The Sixth Finger), Jin Kyung (Beasts Clawing at Straws), Kim Ji-Ho (Steel Rain), Jun Suk-Ho (Miss Baek) and Ji Chang-Wook (Fabricated City). Official details: VIP Bank Manager Sung-Gyu drives his daughter and son to school one morning. Along the … Continue reading
Odd Couple | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2022 On March 21, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1979 kung fu classic, Odd Couple, starring Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors), Lau Kar-wing (also directing) and Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (The Victim). Official details: Two ageing masters of the spear and sword engage in an epic mountaintop battle every ten years, but the outcome invariably ends in a draw. Realising that … Continue reading
Rise of the Machine Girls | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing a Blu-ray for 2019’s Rise of the Machine Girls, a loose remake of Noboru Iguchi’s The Machine Girl. The film is directed by Yuki Kobayashi (Death Row Family), produced by Yoshinori Chiba (The Machine Girl) and Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police). Official details: Meet the two new mechanical enhanced sisters who replace their missing anatomy with high-powered automatic weaponry … Continue reading
Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2022 On February 21, 2022, Eureka is releasing the 2-disc Limited Edition Blu-ray set (Region B) for Lau Kar Wing’s 1991 action-comedy, Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon. This Hong Kong classic stars the legendary Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors, King Swindler) and Karl Maka (Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit, The Bodyguard). Combining brilliantly choreographed fight sequences and infectious physical comedy, this tour-de-force comedy-adventure showcases incredible action tributes … Continue reading
The Great Buddha Arrival | Blu-ray (MVD)
RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2022 On March 8, 2022, MVD is releasing a Blu-ray for the 2018 Kaiju flick, The Great Buddha Arrival. The film is directed by Hiroto Yokokawa (Nezura 1964) and stars Kazuma Yoneyama (Nezura 1964), Philip Granger (Shall We Play?), Shelley Sweeney (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II), Akira Takarada (Godzilla Final Wars), Akira Kubo (Gamera: Guardian of the Universe), Yukiko Kobayashi (Space Amoeba), Yukijiro Hotaru (Stacy) and Bin Furuya (King Kong vs. Godzilla). … Continue reading
Slate | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing the 2020 South Korean action Slate to Blu-ray. The film is directed by Jo Ba-reun (Gang) and stars Ahn Ji-hye (Six Flying Dragons), Lee Min Ji (Coin Locker Girl) and Park Tae San (The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos). Official details: Since she was a child, Yeon-hee dreamed of becoming an action movie star. Despite her amazing sword … Continue reading
Gang | Bu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing the 2019 South Korean crime thriller Gang to Blu-ray. The film is directed by Jo Ba-reun (Slate) and stars Cha Ji Hyuk (One Step), Jo Sun Ki (Crime Solving Special Squad), Baek Jae Min (God of Fight: Sirasoni), Kim Dae Han (The Divine Fury), Lee Jae Han (71: Into the Fire) and Maeng Jae Ryul (The Prison). Official details: … Continue reading
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