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Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewLooks like it's the dubbed version. *Sigh*. https://www.academymuseum.org/pro…
Ningen on GET OVER HERE! Watch a fight clip from ‘Mortal Kombat II’ starring Karl Urban, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki SanadaFirst ten minutes free. https://youtu.be/Uwq3EzDCVqA?si=_c5WWbNAS00qtj6Z
Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewAcademy screening this Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVN8r5APMX/?ut…
JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyHmmm... Sounds like the common complaint is for the lack of any interesting a…
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI went in expecting to love Tornado but left the cinema really disappointed!…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
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Category Archives: Asian Titles
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2023 On February 14, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Tsui Hark’s 1983 film, Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain. One of the most important achievements in Hong Kong cinema, Hark’s Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain birthed the modern-day special effects industry in Hong Kong, and influenced filmmakers around the world. In Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, a Chinese soldier in … Continue reading
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Jackie Chan 5-Movie Action Collection | DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2023 On February 21, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the 5-Disc DVD set for the Jackie Chan 5-Movie Action Collection, which will include 1911, Police Story: Lockdown, Railroad Tigers and Little Big Soldier. Read on for the details: 1911 (2011): When the seven-year-old emperor and Qing Dynasty were overthrown to found the Republic of China. Top tier historical action-war genre. The epic is directed by both Jackie Chan and Zhang Li (Jungle … Continue reading
The Executioner Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2023 In January 10, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for The Executioner Collection, which will include 1974’s The Executioner and The Executioner II: Karate Inferno – both directed by Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse) starring International martial arts star, Sonny Chiba (Soul of Chiba, Kill Bill Vol 1). In The Executioner, Sonny Chiba is hired to take down a Tokyo drug dealer. In the follow up, … Continue reading
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Ebola Syndrome | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: November 28, 2022 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for Herman Yau’s 1996 Hong Kong thriller, Ebola Syndrome is now available! After the success of the sadistic and powerful Bunman: The Untold Story, the director and star team of Herman Yau (The White Storm 2: Drug Lords) and Anthony Wong (Still Human) set about making another classic slice of Category III horror, Ebola Syndrome. After killing his boss, wanted convict Ah … Continue reading
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
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
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)
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
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
Hapkido 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
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
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
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)
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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