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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 The court orders a physical release! Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and DVD 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…
Andrew Hernandez on Magic Crystal | Blu-ray (88 Films)I just found out that the great Richard Norton died. He may not have been “A…
Typo on Don’t fight what you can’t see! Arrow announces Blu-ray for Yoshiyuki Kuroda’s 1970 actioner ‘The Invisible Swordsman’Dear Arrow... Let "old" Asian cinema to 88 Films, Eureka, BFI n' Co.
Typo on It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eureka announces Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’Now that's a good HK title! I usually don't like new covers (specially the ar…
Typo on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintNot a horrible movie, but far from a good/pretty good/great Donnie Yen flick.…
Typo on The Joffrey Ballet meets John Wick!? Watch the Newest Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de Armas"If this is a success, it’ll speed up Donnie Yen’s solo Caine film!" Couldn't…
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Andrew Hernandez on Kung Fu Rookie (2023) ReviewInteresting observations. I kind of figured this would be like a YouTube movi…
Typo on ‘Ballerina’ with a senior discount! Watch the Trailer for ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ from ‘Memento Mori’ filmmakerDon't know about the action scenes, but the poster is beautiful AND original…
Aerosniff Someglue on The Joffrey Ballet meets John Wick!? Watch the Newest Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWhy the f... are you here? Oh, it's good to know that China ain't the cradle…
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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
Clash of Empires aka Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines Blu-ray/DVD (Image)
RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 The might of the two greatest superpowers of the ancient world collide in an almighty clash the likes of which have never been seen before in this stunning tale of magic, myth and legend. Combining epic action with dazzling visual effects, and featuring an array of fighting styles and intense battles. Check out the trailer.
Steven Seagal Action DVD Set: Hard To Kill/Out For Justice/On Deadly Ground/Exit Wounds (Warner)
RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2011 Say what you want about Steven Seagal today, but back in the 90’s, he was a bad muthaf**ka! Hard To Kill (1990), Out For Justice (1991 – his best movie!), On Deadly Ground (1994) and a rare two-word titled movie called Exit Wounds (2001). Trailers: Hard To Kill | Out For Justice | On Deadly Ground | Exit Wounds
Godfather Squad/Bruce’s Last Battle DVD (Navarre)
RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011 Navarre presents a kung fu cinema double feature! Ng See Yuen’s (director of “Tower of Death”) 1974 film “Godfather Squad” (aka Little Godfather) starring Bruce Leung Siu Lung and Yasuaki Kurata; as well as “Bruce’s Last Battle” — Shelved for years by 21st Century Distribution, madman Tom Ward has finally let it loose to make its home video debut!
Mad Monkey Kung Fu DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2011 Directed by and starring Lau Kar-leung; Hsiao Hou, Lo Lieh, Wei Ying-Hung, Lin Hui-Huang, Cin Ke-Ming, Sheng Hsien, Wang Ching-Ho and Wang Wen. Read cityonfire.com’s review. Check out the trailer here.
Martial Arts of Shaolin aka Shaolin Temple 3 DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2011 Directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Jet Li. Internationally lauded as one of the greatest, this magnificent martial arts masterpiece marked the titanic, one-time only, teaming of renowned champion Jet Li with legendary director Lau Kar-leung. Read cityonfire.com’s review. Click here for the trailer/clip.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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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