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Ska Martes on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel2025 David Fincher isn't 1995 David Fincher. Man hasn't made a top tier movie…
JJ Bona on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelTotally agree with you there. People can't take anything these days.
Nikolai Hel on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75"Painful?" Definitely, yes. :(
Andrew Hernandez on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelIt’s funny and sad how people are bitching about this. Very few people have a…
Andrew Hernandez on 2 for the road! ‘Snatch’ filmmaker Guy Ritchie to direct ‘Road House’ sequel with Jake Gyllenhaal returningIf they’re gonna do this, ditch the “multi-pass” bullshit! Go back to traditi…
Typo on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewI like that movie a lot. But I have to admit that the only parts that I find…
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI'm sure most fans and collectors will pick it up for its historical value.
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayThat's tragic, considering the the quality of their product so far.
JJ Bona on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearVery cool, thanks. Sounds like a Trailer should be dropping soon!
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayYou know, with the right music, I do agree that some of these movies (volume…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearThey’ve opened an Instagram for the movie. Looks like they’re getting ready f…
RJ Amadeus on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI will Support Hammer with this one hoping better is on it's way, also Becaus…
Typo on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieShitty music trailer, by the way...
Typo on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintThe lost bladesman is OK, but not "very underrated". "...weapons-based fight…
Typo on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-off"immensely high standard for action filmmaking" Best joke of the year so far.
Phil Chan on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offAccording to local HK media reports, Donnie plans to shoot this in Hong Kong…
Andrew Hernandez on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAOnce again, it’s that white background of doom that should have been eradicat…
Kiril Valkov on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offPersonally I find Donnie's directing uneven - Legend of the wolf was a mess,…
Killer Meteor on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayHammer doesn't own that many of their own films - most are owned by whichever…
Nick on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!This is the one that gets me today, this?! 😭
Bruce Jensen on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayWhy? Giving Shatter this kind of 4K special treatment makes about as much sen…
Bruce Jensen on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!April Fool! You guys had me going there for a second! Sadly, in the world we'…
Ningen on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieAm I the only one who thinks it's more of the same that you saw in the first…
Laurine White on ‘Passenger 57’, move over! Andy Lau’s hijack thriller ‘High Forces’ is getting a U.S. release from China LionHigh Forces has been released on Blu-ray in the US - 25 March 2025 - by Bayvi…
Bruce Jensen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Such a shocking loss to the martial arts & film worlds, Mr. Norton may ne…
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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
Martial Arts Movie Marathon | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2014 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for the Martial Arts Movie Marathon, which contains four classic Golden Harvest movies on two discs. This set includes 1974’s The Skyhawk with Kwan Tak Hing, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong and Nora Miao; 1974’s The Manchu Boxer with Anthony Lau Wing, Sammo Hung and Wilson Tong; 1975’s The Dragon Tamers (aka Belles of Taekwondo) with Carter Wong, James Tien and … Continue reading
Girls, Gangsters & Zombies | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2014 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Masahiro Assou’s Girls, Gangsters & Zombies (not to be confused with the similarly titled Gangsters, Guns & Zombies). It would have been the perfect crime except for those darn meddling zombies! We’ll, with that said, the title says it all in this Japanese splatter fest. Starring AV superstar Laura Aoyama, Ichiro Nishikoshi, Yu Minami, Ryuhei Kawana and Ken-ichi Takada.
Force Five: Remastered | DVD (101 Distribution ADA)
RELEASE DATE: February 11, 2014 101 Distribution ADA presents the remastered DVD for 1981’s Force Five, directed by Robert Clouse (Enter the Dragon). A martial-art expert (Joe Lewis) leads his team of fellow martial artists to rescue a senator’s daughter from an island ruled by the evil leader of a religious cult! Starring Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, Sonny Barnes, Grand Master Bong Soo Han and Richard Norton. Watch the trailer.
Welcome to the Jungle | Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2014 Universal presents the Blu-ray & DVD Welcome to the Jungle, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. A group of office workers find themselves stranded on a desert island when a corporate retreat, led by unhinged former Marine (Jean-Claude Van Damme), goes horribly wrong. Now Chris (Adam Brody) and his co-workers must battle nature – and each other – to survive! Also starring Rob Huebel, Kristen Schaal, Dennis … Continue reading
Puncture Wounds | aka A Certain Justice | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Puncture Wounds (aka A Certain Justice). After returning home from a traumatic tour of duty in Iraq, John (Cung Le) finds himself rescuing a local call girl from a group of violent Aryan Brotherhood pimps. Having killed several of them in the process, John and his family are now the prime targets of Hollis, the ruthless criminal leader of the … Continue reading
Fists of Legend | Blu-ray & DVD (Inception Media Group)
RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2014 Inception Media Group presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Fists of Legend (not to be confused with the similarly-titled Jet Li flick). Directed by Kang Woo-suk (Public Enemy), Fists of Legend follows three old friends and rivals who face off on a TV program billed as “The Greatest Fight Show on Earth”. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Jun-sang, Yoon Je-moon, Lee Yo-won and Jung Woong-in. Watch the … Continue reading
Mortal Enemies | aka Pirate Brothers DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for the Indonesian martial arts flick, Mortal Enemies (aka Pirate Brothers). This action-packed tale of vengeance stars Robin Shou (Mortal Kombat), Capoeira practitioner (Brazilian art form of martial arts, sports, and music) Verdy Bhawanta and “Indonesia’s most hardworking model,” Marcio Fernando Da Silva. Mortal Enemies also features award-winning cinematographer Ardy Lam (Once Upon A Time In China). Watch the trailer.
Warrior Assassin | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Dou Xiao’s Warrior Assassin. Two strangers set out on individual quests for revenge, and when they cross paths, they discover that revenge lies with the same man. Joining forces, it will take more than an army to keep them from unleashing the ultimate punishment, even if it means sacrificing their own lives. Starring Pan Yuanjia, Ji Chunhua and Bryan Leung … Continue reading
Seven Warriors | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1989’s Seven Warriors, directed by Terry Tong (The Sentimental Swordsman). Seven kung fu fighters band together to protect a village from evil bandits. Seven Warriors is homage to Akira Kurosawas’s 1954 classic Seven Samurai. The film stars Adam Cheng, Jacky Cheung, Max Mok and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Sammo Hung. Watch the trailer.
Contract Killers | DVD (Vision Films)
RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Vision Films presents the DVD for 2014’s Contract Killers, directed by Mathew John Pearson. An efficient, yet arrogant assassin has only one night to meticulously ambush and kill an entire team of vigilantes who are targeting the city’s drug dealers. All goes to plan until the assassin encounters Marshall, a naturally-skilled newcomer who survives the attack, and is now determined to stop him. Starring Renee … Continue reading
Enemies Closer | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Enemies Closer, directed by Peter Hyams (Timecop, End of Days) and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, as a maniacal drug cartel lord. Two mortal enemies (Orlando Jones and Tom Everett Scott) must make a choice: put aside their past and work together, or die alone at the hands of a ruthless gang (headed by Van Damme) who will stop at nothing … Continue reading
Angela Mao Double Feature: Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2014 Shout! Factory presents the Angela Mao Double Feature: Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido DVD. Directed by Huang Feng (Stoner), 1972’s Lady Whirlwind (aka Deep Thrust) has Mao teaming up with Chang Yi to take on evil Japanese thugs. 1972’s Hapkido (aka Lady Kung Fu), also directed by Feng, has Sammo Hung and Carter Wong going forces with Mao as they take on, you guessed it, more Japanese … Continue reading
Exit Wounds | Blu-ray (Warner)
RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2014 Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for Steven Seagal’s Exit Wounds, directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak (Romeo Must Die). First time on Blu-ray! Orin Boyd (Seagal), a tough cop in an inner-city precinct discovers a web of dirty cops and corruption. Exit Wounds also stars Michael Jai White (Never Back Down 2), DMX, Isaiah Washington, Anthony Anderson, Bill Duke, Tom Arnold and Eva Mendes. Watch the trailer.
Kingdom of Conquerors | aka An End to Killing | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Wang Ping’s Kingdom of Conquerors (aka An End to Killing). In the early 13th century, when all the nomadic clans of Mongolia were at war, one man was able to conquer them all and unite them under one banner: his own. Genghis Khan, known for his ruthlessness and barbarism, built an empire that covered nearly all of Asia and cemented his … Continue reading
The Wrath of Vajra | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for The Wrath of Vajra, directed by Law Ching Cheong (who is currently wrapping up Donnie Yen’s The Iceman Cometh). In The Wrath of Vajra, a top Chinese martial artist (Yu Xing) sets his sights on a Japanese death cult after they abduct innocent Chinese children and train them to be assassins. Judging by the trailer, the filmmakers … Continue reading
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