Category Archives: Asian Titles

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Millionaire’s Express | Blu-ray (Arrow)

Millionaire’s Express | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2023 On February 28, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Sammo Hung’s all-star, 1986 Hong Kong action classic, Millionaire’s Express (aka Shanghai Express). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through Arrow’s official website. Read the official details below: All aboard for the all-star action-packed adventure of a lifetime as martial arts maestro Sammo Hung (Heart of Dragon) brings … Continue reading

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Dragons Forever | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2023 On January 10, 2023, 88 Films will be releasing a New Blu-ray (Region A) and 4K Ultra HD (Region Free) for Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s 1988 classic Dragons Forever. This release marks the first time in years the film will be getting an official release in any format, let alone on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, in the U.S. Hotshot lawyer Jackie Lung (Jackie … Continue reading

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Emergency Declaration | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Emergency Declaration | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2022 On November 29, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing Emergency Declaration on Blu-ray & DVD. In the tradition of airplane thrillers like Flight (2012), Sully (2016) and the recent Chinese Pilot (aka The Captain), the film is an upcoming South Korean production from director Han Jae-Rim (The King). The film (read our review), which involves two airplane pilots who must make an emergency declaration and land their plane safely, … Continue reading

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The Dead and the Deadly | Bu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: November 21, 2022 Goodie Emporium is now shipping Eureka’s Blu-ray for the The Dead and the Deadly, a 1982 Golden Harvest film directed by Wu Ma (Showdown at the Cotton Mill) and starring Sammo Hung (The Incredible Kung Fu Master), Cherie Chung (Once a Thief) and Lam Ching Ying (Mr. Vampire). Official details: Criminally unseen in the West, The Dead and the Deadly is a horror-action-comedy-special effects extravaganza in … Continue reading

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Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2023 On February 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Magnificent Warriors, a 1987 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Royal Warriors). Following on from the success of Royal Warriors, David Chung and Michelle Yeoh teamed up again courtesy of D & B Films for this much beloved kung-fu actioner inspired by the success of the Indiana Jones franchise. Michelle … Continue reading

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Yes, Madam! | Bu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2022 On December 12, 2022, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Yes, Madam! (aka Police Assassins), a 1985 Hong Kong actioner directed by Corey Yuen (My Father is a Hero). This all-star great stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Cynthia Rothrock (Showdown in Manila), John Sham (Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars), Meng Hoi (Blonde Fury), Tsui Hark (The Bodyguard), James Tien (The Tattooed … Continue reading

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Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Arrow)

apkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 In January 17, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind, collectively directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and starring Angela Mao (A Queen’s Ransom), Sammo Hung (Incredible Kung Fu Master), Carter Wong (The Skyhawk), Wang In Sik (Fist of Unicorn) and Bruce Leung (Bruce and the Iron Finger). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through … Continue reading

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Maniac Driver | Blu-ray (Diabolik)

Maniac Driver | Blu-ray (Diabolik)

RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2022 On December 13, 2022, Diabolik is releasing the Blu-ray for Maniac Driver (read our review), a 2020 Japanese thriller directed by Kurando Mitsutake (Gun Woman, Karate Kill). A deranged taxi driver appears to be randomly stalking and killing various young women on the streets of Tokyo. His descent into madness follows a personal tragedy that has since left him in search of a worthy victim … Continue reading

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Exte: Hair Extensions | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

Exte: Hair Extensions | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

RELEASE DATE: November 22, 2022 On November 22, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray Exte: Hair Extensions, a 2007 Japanese horror film from acclaimed director Sion Sono (Prisoners of the Ghostland, Love Exposure). Exte: Hair Extensions stars Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill Vol. 1, Battle Royale), Ren Osugi (Outrage: Coda), Tsugumi (Why Don’t You Play in Hell?), Megumi Sato (After the Flowers) and Eri Machimoto (Together). When people are murdered and … Continue reading

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The Roundup | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)

The Roundup | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)

RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2022 On December 13, 2022, MPI Home Video/Capelight is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for the 2022 box office smash, The Roundup (aka The Outlaws II). Directed by Lee Sang-yong (4th Period Mystery), this South Korean actioner stars Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Unstoppable, Champion, Along with the Gods, Train to Busan). South Korea: Geumcheon Police’s Major Crimes Unit is given a mission to extradite a fugitive who fled … Continue reading

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Big Time Gambling Boss | Bu-ray (Radiance Films)

Big Time Gambling Boss | Bu-ray (Radiance Films)

RELEASE DATE: January 3, 2023 On January 3, 2023, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Kosaku Yamashita’s 1968 Japanese yakuza thriller, Big Time Gambling Boss. An atmospheric tale of gangland intrigue written by Kazuo Kasahara (Battles Without Honour and Humanity) and starring Tomisaburo Wakayama (Lone Wolf and Cub, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity) and genre legend Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss is one of the … Continue reading

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Female Yakuza Tale | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

Female Yakuza Tale | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

RELEASE DATE: December 27, 2022 On December 27, 2022, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray for Female Yakuza Tale (aka Love Free-For-All), a 1973 Japanese crime thriller directed by Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse). Female Yakuza Tale stars Reiko Ike (New Battles Without Honor or Humanity), Meika Seri (World of Geisha), Jun Midorikawa (Sex & Fury), Emi Jo (Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion), Toru Abe (Cops vs. Thugs) and Kanjuro Arashi (North Sea … Continue reading

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On the Run | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2022 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for On the Run is now shipping from U.S. retailer Goodie Emporium. This highly-anticipated release is a 1988 Hong Kong thriller directed by Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways), and starring Yuen Biao (Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain) and Pat Ha Man Jing (The Woman Knight of the Mirror Lake). On the Run also features Charlie Chin (Twinkle Twinkle … Continue reading

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Preman: Silent Fury | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2022 On September 27, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Randolph Zaini’s Preman: Silent Fury. This Indonesian martial arts thriller stars Khiva Iskak (Gundala), Kiki Narendra (Gundala, Ghost Writer 2), and Muzakki Ramhan (Gundala). A deaf gangster with a traumatic past must fight his way out of his small Indonesian village after his young son witnesses a horrible murder, pitting the man against the mob … Continue reading

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Shark: The Beginning | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

Shark: The Beginning | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2022 On October 11, 2022, Media Blasters will be releasing a Blu-ray for 2021’s Shark: The Beginning, a made-for-TV South Korean production from director Chae Yeo-Jun (Justice High). The film stars Kim Min-Suk (Man of Men), Wi Ha-Joon (Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum) and Jung Won-Chang (The Battleship Island). Official details: Woo-sol is a young victim of bullying and loses his freedom when he fights back and seriously wounds … Continue reading

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