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- Dodo Waskito on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Triple Threat’ star Iko Uwais launches action-focused film label with two upcoming titles already completedTimur literally means "East", refering to the eastern region of Indonesia (we…
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- Hidden Fortress on Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6 | Blu-ray (Shout!)Finally, Black Tavern makes it to Blu-Ray!
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- Andrew Hernandez on Mark Dacascos and Mickey Rourke break ‘Jade’ in the Trailer for Well Go USA’s martial arts actioner starring Shaina WestThis movie has been delayed for too long. The Killer’s Game only showed a sli…
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- Andrew Hernandez on The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’I hope the extras go into detail about how this all came together. I wonder i…
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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
Way of the Dragon: Limited Edition | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Arrow Films)
On November 13, 2023, Arrow Video will be releasing Way of the Dragon on both 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Region B) format (formats sold separately). Note: This title was previously released on Arrow’s Bruce Lee At Golden Harvest Collection. Official details: Having established himself as the biggest box office draw in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee leveraged his success into a new deal with Golden Harvest that would allow him to … Continue reading
Sonny Chiba Collection Vol 2 | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: November 24, 2023 On November 24, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray set for The Sonny Chiba Collection Volume Two, which will include The Defensive Power of Aikido (1973), 13 steps of Maki (1975), Karate Warriors (1976), The Okinawa Yakuza War (1976), Karate For Life (1977), Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon (1977) and The Okinawa War of Ten Years (1978). Official details: Brace yourself for seven more high-octane films … Continue reading
Deadly Masters : Four Films by Joseph Kuo | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2023 On November 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Deadly Masters: Four Films by Joseph Kuo, which will include The 7 Grandmasters, The 36 Deadly Styles, The World of Drunken Master, and The Old Master. Offical details: Although his name may not be as instantly recognisable as some of his contemporaries, Joseph Kuo was an incredibly successful filmmaker who consistently produced … Continue reading
Fearless Shaolin: Four Films by Joseph Kuo | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2023 On November 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Fearless Shaolin: Four Films by Joseph Kuo, which will include Shaolin Kung Fu, The Shaolin Kids, 18 Bronzemen, and Return of the 18 Bronzemen. Official details: Although his name may not be as instantly recognisable as some of his contemporaries, Joseph Kuo was an incredibly successful filmmaker who consistently produced crowd-pleasing spectacles … Continue reading
Sri Asih: The Warrior | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: December 5, 2023 On December 5, 2023, Shout! Factory will release the DVD for Upi Avianto’s Sri Asih: The Warrior, a 2022 action-fantasy flick that’s based on Indonesia’s popular superhero comics, particularly the BumiLangit Cinematic Universe (Well Go USA’s Gundala was also part of this universe). Sri Asih: The Warrior stars Pevita Pearce (Gundala), Ario Bayu (Impetigore), Christine Hakim (Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash), Jefri Nichol (My Sassy Girl), Surya … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Double Impact | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: August 28, 2023 August 28, 2023, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Double Impact, a 1991 action film directed by Sheldon Lettich (The Hard Corps) and starring martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme (The Bouncer). Few things scream “90’s” quite like Jean-Claude Van Damme starring opposite himself in an action movie. After Van Damme’s breakout film Bloodsport (1988) which was quickly followed by popular hits like … Continue reading
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
Bloodsport | SteelBook | 4K UHD (Capelight Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2023 On August 21, 2023, Capelight Pictures/Altitude Films is releasing the 4K UHD Blu-ray (UK) for Bloodsport, a 1988 cult martial arts film directed by Newt Arnold (Blood Thirst) and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water). In his youth, American Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) was taught the art of ninjitsu by Japanese martial arts master Senzo Tanaka. When he finds out Tanaka is dying, Dux … Continue reading
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
Unleashed | Blu-ray (Bayview Films)
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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