Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles

New & upcoming Blu-ray/DVD releases of martial arts films from around the world. You’ll find everything here from Steven Seagal’s latest straight-to-DVD flick to Donnie Yen’s latest Hong Kong blockbuster. Please click on the Amazon.com affiliate links to support this site.

Executioner from Shaolin aka Executioners from Shaolin DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2011 Directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Chen Kuan Tai, Lo Lieh, Lily Li Li Li, Wong Yu, Kong Do, Cheng Hong Yip, John Cheung Ng Long, Shum Lo, Gordon Liu Chia Hui and Fung Hak On. Read cityonfire.com’s review. Check out the trailer here. (it’s the original trailer, so beware of spoilers)

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Five Shaolin Masters aka 5 Shaolin Masters DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2011 Directed by Chang Cheh and starring David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun and Mang Fei (Meng Fei). Read cityonfire.com’s review. Check out the trailer here.

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The Prisoner aka Island of Fire DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2011 Directed by Chu Yen Pin (Kung Fu Dunk) and starring Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Tony Leung Ka-Fai and Jimmy Wang Yu. This DVD is a re-release. Warning: DVD may be English dubbed and may not contain original Chinese lauguage tracks. In addition, it may be slightly cut from it’s original presentation. Read cityonfire.com’s review here. Check out the trailer here.

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Clash aka Bay Rong DVD (Indomina)

DATE: August 9, 2011 From the producers of the The Rebel! Trinh, a mercenary, must complete a series of organized crime jobs for her boss in order to win the release of her kidnapped daughter. Starring Veronica Ngo and Johnny Nguyen. Check out our review here. Check out the trailer here.

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kenhisu: To Kill with One Blow DVD (ASC Productions)

RELEASE DATE: May 4, 2011 Directed by LaMard J Wingster and starring Amy Chang. kenhisu: To Kill with One Blow is an ultra low budget martial arts film about a Ninja Assassin who avenges her family against the Mob. This movie may be decent, or it may be god awful; but I guarantee you it’s better than “Battle: Los Angeles.” Check out the trailer here.

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Norwegian Ninja DVD (MPI)

RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 Norwegian Ninja is a 2010 Norwegian action comedy film, directed by Thomas Cappelen Malling. The film, based on a 2006 book, presents real-life espionage-convicted Arne Treholt as the leader of a ninja group saving Norway during the Cold War. Though most details of the movie have been kept secret, it is known that Mads Ousdal will play the part of Treholt. Check out the trailer … Continue reading

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The Warrior’s Way Blu-ray/DVD (Fox)

RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 The Warrior’s Way (aka The Warrior) is a 2010 fantasy/western/martial arts action film about a warrior-assassin who is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission. The Warrior’s Way stars Korean actor Jang Dong-gun (Friend, Nowhere To Hide), Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech), Danny Huston (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Tony Cox (Who’s Your Caddy?) and … Continue reading

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King of Fighters Blu-ray/DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2011 Directed by Gordon Chan (Fist of Legend), The King of Fighters is a film loosely based on SNK Playmore’s The King of Fighters series of fighting games. It stars Sean Faris (Never Back Down) as Kyo Kusanagi, Maggie Q (Live Free or Die Hard, Nikita) as Mai Shiranui, Will Yun Lee (Die Another Day) as Iori Yagami, and Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode 1) as … Continue reading

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Brother’s Justice Blu-ray/DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2011 Motivated by Box Office statistics, Dax (Dax Shepard) has made a decision to leave comedy to pursue his dream of becoming an international Martial Arts action star. Also starring/appearances by Tom Arnold, Bradley Cooper and Jon Favreau. Check out the trailer here. Read cityonfire.com’s review here.

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Empire of Assassins DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: July 5, 2011 One man is out for revenge after a life-altering event destroys his family. After years of preparation he seeks out his justice, while unaware of its relation to on his brother. As these two brothers seek to destroy each other, certain memories are triggered and although many trusted allies will be dishonest and misleading, neither one will stop until they know the truth. Starring Sun … Continue reading

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Ninjas vs Vampires DVD (Vicious Circle)

RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2011 From Justin Timpane, director of Ninjas vs Zombies, comes Ninjas vs Vampires. Moments after down-on-his-luck Aaron is rejected by the girl of his dreams, they both are attacked by blood sucking vampires. Driven to save her, Aaron tracks down the mysterious NINJAS, who wage a nightly war against the forces of darkness. Check out the trailer at the official site.

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The Steven Seagal DVD Collection (Fox)

RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2011 The name Steven Seagal is synonymous with adrenaline-charged, martial arts, edge-of-your-seat action. A hero’s hero, Seagal doesn’t let anything get in the way of doing what’s right. In four of his most action-packed films, Seagal is laser focused and at full throttle, as he stops at nothing to win the fight for justice. Set contains: Driven To Kill, The Keeper, Marked For Death and Mercenary … Continue reading

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Nowhere to Run Blu-ray (Image)

RELEASE DATE: July 19, 2011 Available for the first time on Blu-ray. Nowhere to Run is a 1993 American action film directed by Robert Harmon (The Hitcher). It stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction), Kieran Culkin (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), Ted Levine (Shutter Island), and Joss Ackland (Lethal Weapon 2). Story by Joe Eszterhas (Basic Instinct).

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Jackie Chan Film 4-Film Series (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2011 Contains: Operation Condor, Operation Condor 2 (Armour of God), Dragon Lord and Twin Dragons. They can also be purchased individually at later dates (click for date details): Operation Condor, Operation Condor 2, Dragon Lord and Twin Dragons.

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Project A Parts 1 & 2 DVDs (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: May 5, 2011 Project A is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Jackie Chan. Film stars Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. Project A Part II in the 1987 sequel also directed by and starring Jackie Chan. Both will be re-issued (separately) on 5/10/11. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article. Read cityonfire.com’s reviews for Project A … Continue reading

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