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Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWell, the blood that was digitally removed in the theatrical cut is back, the…
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Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasI’ve been reading reports about how the first cut for Ballerina got a lousy r…
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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: October 3, 2022 On October 3, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind, collectively directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and starring Angela Mao, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik, Bruce Leung, Chang Yi and Pai Ying. Official details: Angela Mao and director Huang Feng (The Shaolin Plot) were a superstar pairing that produced an incredible series of top tier kung fu … Continue reading
Baby Assassins | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2022 On August 16, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for 2021’s Baby Assassins, an action comedy from Japanese director Yugo Sakamoto (Hangman’s Knot). The film stars Akari Takaishi (Distant Thunder) and Saori Izawa (Baby Walkure 2). Two high school teenagers receive orders from upper management to get “real” jobs, become roommates and blend into normal society. They also happen to be highly … Continue reading
VR Fighter | DVD (4Digital Media)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2022 Hong Kong action star Fan Siu Wong (Attrition, Righting Wrongs, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky) is making his way into U.S. territory with Tang Qiaojia’s VR Fighter (aka One More Shot), a 2021 Chinese sci-fi action film arriving to DVD and VOD in October by way of 4Digital Media. In a future city with highly developed technology, Special Forces Team leader Long Wei (Siu-Wong Fan) quits his … Continue reading
Bring Him Back Dead | DVD (Uncork’d)
RELEASE DATE: August 2022 Martial arts star Gary Daniels (City Hunter, Bloodmoon, The Expendables) returns in Mark Savage’s Bring Him Back Dead, an upcoming actioner coming to Digital and DVD in August from Uncork’d Entertainment. The film also stars Louis Mandylor (The Debt Collector), Daniel Baldwin (John Carpenter’s Vampires), Cuyle Carvin (America Made) and Katie Keene (Rogue Warfare: The Hunt). In Bring Him Back Dead, a violent gang of criminals is ordered, after … Continue reading
Shogun’s Samurai | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)
RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2022 On September 27, 2022, Discotek Media is releasing a Blu-ray for Shogun’s Samurai (aka Yagyu Clan Conspiracy or Intrigue of the Yagyu Clan), a 1978 film from Kinji Fukasaku (The Green Slime, Battle Royal). The film stars Yorozuya Kinnosuke (Lone Wolf and Cub), Sonny Chiba (Fighting Fist) and Hiroki Matsukata (Cops vs. Thugs). Read the details: Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that … Continue reading
Righting Wrongs | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2022 On July 26, 2022, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Righting Wrongs (aka Above the Law), a 1986 Hong Kong film directed by Corey Yuen (No Retreat, No Surrender II) and starring Yuen Biao (Circus Kids) and Cynthia Rothrock (Shanghai Express). Note: 88 Films is also releasing a Deluxe Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray (Region B) in September 26, 2022. The film also stars … Continue reading
A Force of One | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2022 On August 2, 2022, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for A Force of One, a 1979 actioner directed by Paul Aaron (Deadly Force) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon). From the writer of The French Connection comes a martial arts battle of vengeance and honor. He hears the silence. He sees the darkness. … Continue reading
Good Guys Wear Black | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2022 On August 2, 2022, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for Good Guys Wear Black, a 1978 actioner directed by Ted Post (Magnum Force, Hang ‘Em High) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon). In Good Guys Wear Black, an ex-US Army commando (Norris) must find the reason why his comrades from his unit are being … Continue reading
Police Story Trilogy | 4K UHD (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2022 On September 26, 2022, UK label Eureka is releasing the Police Story Trilogy on 4K UHD (Region Free). In addition, they’re also releasing Police Story 3: Supercop on standalone Blu-ray. Read the official details below: The most action packed trilogy of all time comes to Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time ever! Featuring some of the most dangerous stunts ever performed on camera, these three … Continue reading
Police Story 3: Supercop | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2022 On September 26, 2022, UK label Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Police Story 3: Supercop. Read the official details below: Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh team up in this action masterpiece! Featuring some of the most dangerous stunts ever performed on camera, Police Story 3: Supercop represents the pinnacle of Jackie Chan’s unique style of Hong Kong action filmmaking. A dazzling blend … Continue reading
The Octagon | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2022 On August 2, 2022, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for The Octagon, a 1980 actioner directed by Eric Karson (Black Eagle, Angel Town) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon). Plagued by painful memories as a fighter, Scott (Chuck Norris) has stayed away from the dark side of battle. But when a wealthy heiress … Continue reading
Ip Man: The Awakening | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2022 On June 21, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Li Xijie Adam and Zhang Zhulin’s martial arts actioner, Ip Man: The Awakening. Ip Man: The Awakening stars Xie Miao (the little kid from Jet Li’s The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father is a Hero), who steps into the role made famous by Donnie Yen. Co-stars include Hou Tongjiang, Hua Qilong, Chen Guanying … Continue reading
Martial Club | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 19, 2022 On July 19, 2022, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Lau Kar Leung’s 1981 kung fu film, Martial Club (aka Instructors of Death), starring Kara Wei (My Young Auntie) and Gordon Liu (The 36th Chamber of Shaolin). Official details: Martial Club is a fast-paced, cleverly choreographed piece of martial arts fun combining many elements that lovers of this kind of cinema will be … Continue reading
The Seventh Curse | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 4, 2022 On July 4, 2022, 88 Films is releasing a Deluxe Collectors Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for Nam Lai-Choi’s 1986 feature, The Seventh Curse. This martial arts, horror and fantasy mix stars Chin Siu Ho (Tai Chi Master), Chow Yun-fat (Project Gutenberg) and Maggie Cheung (Police Story 3: Supercop). Official details: When Dr Yuen (Chin Siu-ho) attempts to rescue a girl about to be sacrificed by the Worm … Continue reading
The Shaolin Plot | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2022 On June 20, 2022, Eureka will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1977 classic Golden Harvest kung fu film, The Shaolin Plot. The film is directed by Huang Feng, who is perhaps best known for 1972’s Hapkido, 1972’s Lady Whirlwind, 1973’s When Taekwondo Strikes and 1974’s Stoner. The Shaolin Plot features an all-star cast that includes Chan Sing (New Fist of Fury, Amsterdam Connection), … Continue reading
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