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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…
Andrew Hernandez on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75My favorites with him are Twinkle Twinkle, and Magic Crystal. It’s interestin…
Andrew Hernandez on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerI watched A Working Man, and it scratched itch for me. The action is cool, bu…
Ningen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Also, the other Richard, Chamberlain, from the original Shogun, passed away r…
Tony G on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintVery underrated Donnie Yen gem. The movie, along with Sakra, has arguably the…
NEX Reality on Wild, The (2023) ReviewThis review does a great job of breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of…
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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
Big Tits Zombie DVD (Funimation)
RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2012 Funimation presents the DVD for Big Tits Zombie. Adapted from the manga Kyonyu Dragon by Rei Mikamoto and directed by Japanese cult satirist Takao Nakano (Sexual Parasite: Killer Pussy), Big Tits Zombie stars many known Japanese adult stars, most notably Sora Aoi. Check out the trailer.
Hirokin: The Last Samurai DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: November 16, 2012 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Alejo Mo-Sun’s Hirokin: The Last Samurai. Hirokin (Wes Bentley), a reluctant hero marked by a dark past, must fulfill his destiny when forced to choose between avenging the murder of his family or fighting for the freedom of a people long abused. I don’t know about you guys, but this is some Albert Pyun-type sh*t. Check out the trailer. Check back for … Continue reading
Eleven Samurai DVD (Animeigo)
RELEASE DATE: November 6, 2012 Animeigo presents the DVD for Eleven Samurai. Eiichi Kudo, the director of the original The Thirteen Assassins, closes his chapter of the Samurai Revolution trilogy with Eleven Samurai. The plot is very similar to the previous films in the trilogy (The Thirteen Assassins and The Great Duel), which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Rashomon Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)
RELEASE DATE: November 6, 2012 Criterion Collection presents their new editions of Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon on Blu-ray & DVD. The murder of a man and the rape of his wife in a forest grove seen from four different perspectives. Toshiro Mifune explodes as the feral bandit who may or may not be guilty of these crimes. Watch the trailer.
Wu Tang: The Iron Fist Blu-ray 25-Film Collection (First Look Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: November 6, 2012 First Look Pictures presents the Wu Tang: The Iron Fist Blu-ray Collection. If anyone knows what 25 films are contained in this set, please let us know (in the meantime, see comments below). They’re obviously a bunch of old school flicks packaged together to capitalize on RZA’s upcoming The Man with the Iron Fists. Please check back for details.
Tokyo Vengeance Three-Disc DVD Set (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: TBA Tokyo Shock presents the Tokyo Vengeance Three-Disc DVD set. This value-priced collection contains 2007’s Machine Girl, 2009’s Tokyo Gore Police and 2010’s Death Kappa. You get over 4-hours of femme-fatales, monsters and bloody mayhem!
Legendary Amazons Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: October 16, 2012 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Frankie Chan’s Legendary Amazons. This 2011 film stars Cecilia Cheung, Richie Ren, Liu Xiaoqing, Cheng Pei-pei, Kathy Chow, Chen Zihan and Jin Qiaoqiao. This martial arts epic takes place in the early 11th century China during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty. Check out the trailer.
Ninja the Mission Force: The Complete First Season | DVD (Dark Maze Studios)
RELEASE DATE: August 7, 2012 Dark Maze Studios presents the DVD for Ninja the Mission Force: The Complete First Season. This new series pays homage to the wacky ninja films of director Godfrey Ho. Bonus features include: Christmas Special Episode, 2 commentary tracks for all 10 episodes (creators Ed Glaser and Meagan Rachelle; actors Ed Glaser and Brad Jones), Telly Award Special, First Look: Ninja the Mission Force, Trailer, Interview with … Continue reading
Triad Wars aka Fatal Move DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 9, 2012 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Dennis Law’s Triad Wars (aka Fatal Move or Duo Shuai). In the midst of a violent gang war one powerful triad leader is faced with losing a grip on his power. Fatal Move (see our review) stars Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Danny Lee and Wu Jing. Check out the trailer.
White Vengeance Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: September 4, 2012 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray and DVD for White Vengeance, starring Leon Lai, Jordan Chan, Anthony Wong, Andy On, Crystal Liu and Zhang Hanyu. Directed by Daniel Lee (14 Blades), White Vengeance centers on the Feast at Hong Gate/Hongmen Banquet, one of the important events in the Chu–Han Contention. Check out the trailer.
Sacrifice DVD (Indomina)
RELEASE DATE: September 4, 2012 Indomina presents the DVD for Sacrifice, a story of epic revenge, written and directed by Chen Kaige (Farewell My Concubine), focuses on a power hungry general who wipes out his rival along with his entire family, save for one newborn. The infant is protected by the doctor who delivered him and raises him as his own, hoping to mold him into his own instrument of … Continue reading
Lone Wolf & Cub Complete Blu-ray Set (Animeigo)
RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2012 Animeigo present the Blu-ray edition of the complete Lone Wolf and Cub Saga – unedited, uncut, and remastered on HD from new prints, in its original Japanese language with English subtitles. The Set includes: Sword of Vengeance, Baby Cart at the River Styx, Baby Cart to Hades, Baby Cart in Peril, Baby Cart in the Land of Demons and White Heaven in Hell.
Lady Ninja Kasumi: Collection 1: 3-Disc DVD Set (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2012 Tokyo Shock presents the Lady Ninja Kasumi: Collection 1 3-Disc DVD set. When both parents of Kasumi and her little brother are killed, a powerful warlord adopts the children. Soon after, Kasumi joins the Kuniochi (lady ninja) in order to protect her brother and defend her new family.
Double Feature: The Image of Bruce Lee & The Snake, The Tiger, The Crane DVD (Screen Magic Films)
RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2012 Screen Magic Films presents two “classics” in this martial arts Double Feature: In The Image Of Bruce Lee, detective Bruce Li teams up with another undercover agent known as Moustache in an effort to apprehend a ring of counterfeiters. In The Snake, The Tiger, The Crane, The kingdom of the Ming Emperor is being over run and is killed, but his daughter escapes and plots … Continue reading
Karate-Robo Zaborgar Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: September 11, 2012 Well Go USA presents the DVD and Blu-ray for Karate-Robo Zaborgar. From the director of Robo-Geisha and The Machine Girl comes this action-packed tale of a police officer and a robot created by his father. The robot, known as Zaborgar, is an expert in martial arts and has the ability to transform into a motorcycle. Check out the trailer.
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