Category Archives: Asian Titles

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Magic Crystal | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Magic Crystal | Blu-ray (88 Films)

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

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Twin Dragons | Blu-ray (88 Films)

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

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Ti Lung & David Chiang Shaw Bothers Collection | Blu-ray (Shout!)

Ti Lung & David Chiang Shaw Bothers Collection | Blu-ray (Shout!)

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

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Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 3 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

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

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The Iron-Fisted Monk | Blu-ray (Arrow)

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

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Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs | Blu-ray (Neon Eagle)

Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs | Blu-ray (Neon Eagle)

RELEASE DATE: September 2023 In September, U.S.-based indie label Neon Eagle is releasing a Blu-ray for Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs, a 1974 Japanese actioner from director Yukio Noda (Soul of Chiba) that stars top Toei starlet Miki Sugimoto (Girl Boss: Escape from Reform School). When renegade cop Rie (Miki Sugimoto) goes too far in bringing justice to untouchable bigwigs, only a dangerous mission to rescue a politician’s daughter will keep her out … Continue reading

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Fatal Termination | Blu-ray (Error_4444)

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

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Jeans Blues No Future | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

Jeans Blues No Future | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2023 On September 26, 2023, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Jeans Blues No Future, Toei’s 1974 Bonnie & Clyde-esque thriller from director Sadao Nakajima (A Savage Beast Goes Mad). The film will be presented in 1080p high definition, with the original Japanese language, and English subtitles! Jeans Blues No Future stars Meiko Kaji (Lady Snowblood: Blizzard from the Netherworld, Blind Woman’s Curse), Tsunehiko Watase (New … Continue reading

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Ringu | 4K UHD (Arrow Video)

Ringu | 4K UHD (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: September 19, 2023 On September 19, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the 4K UHD for Hideo Nakata’s Ringu (aka The Ring). The film stars Nanako Matsushima (Ringu 2), Hiroyuki Sanada (John Wick 4), Rikiya Otaka (Spiral) and Miki Nakatani (The World of Kanako). The film will also feature Original Artwork as an Arrow Store Exclusive. Official details: In 1998, director Hideo Nakata (Dark Water) unleashed a chilling tale of technological … Continue reading

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Enter the Dragon: 50th Anniversary | 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Warner)

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

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Men Behind the Sun Trilogy | Blu-ray (Massacre Video)

Men Behind the Sun | Blu-ray (Massacre Video)

In July, U.S.-based label Massacre Video is unleashing the Men Behind the Sun 1-3 Trilogy, a Blu-ray (Region A) series that started with T. F. Mou’s 1988 cult film, Men Behind the Sun (aka Camp 731). All three films come complete with brand new 4k/2K scans from the original camera negatives. Men Behind the Sun comes with the reputation of being one of the most controversial movies ever made. It holds the … Continue reading

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Unleashed | Blu-ray (Bayview Films)

Unleashed | Blu-ray (Bayview Entertainment)

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

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Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 2 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

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

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New Fist of Fury | Blu-ray (Arrow)

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

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Moment of Romance | Blu-ray (Radiance Films)

"Moment of Romance" Korean Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2023 On August 21, 2023, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Moment of Romance, a 1990 Hong Kong gangster/love story from Benny Chan (Who Am I?, Raging Fire) that stars Andy Lau Tak-Wah (Chasing the Dragon) and Wu Chien-Lien (Treasure Hunt). Small-time hood Wah Dee (Lau) is enlisted by Triad boss Trumpet as a getaway driver for a daring heist that goes wrong. … Continue reading

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