RELEASE DATE: January 23, 2023 Now available from Goodie Emporium is the Blu-ray (Region B) for Royal Warriors (aka In the Line of Duty), a 1986 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Magnificent Warriors). Following on from the success of Yes, Madam – Michelle Yeoh returned straight away to the girls-with-guns genre with this fast paced 80s Hong Kong action classic. When CID officer Yip (Yeoh), a Japanese Interpol … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: January 16, 2023 Goodie Emporium now has 88 Films’ newly updated Blu-ray (Region B) for the Lo Wei-produced Jackie Chan classic, Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin. This 1978 Kung Fu film directed by Chan Chi Hwa (Shaolin Wooden Men) and also stars Nora Miao Ke Hsiu (The Skyhawk, Bruce Lee’s Deadly Fingers). An international box office success, this all-time classic is one of Jackie Chan’s most beloved … Continue reading →

Goodie Emporium is now shipping the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Iceman Cometh (aka Time Warriors), a 1989 Hong Kong sci-fi actioner directed by Clarence Ford (Special I.D., Naked Killer) that stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Maggie Cheung (The Eagle Shooting Heroes) and Yuen Wah (Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic). In The Iceman Cometh, two opposing Ming Dynasty warriors fall into an ice crevice and are unthawed in the early 1990’s … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2023 On February 21, 2023, 88 Films will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Magnificent Warriors, a 1987 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Royal Warriors). This Indiana Jones-style action film, about Chinese resistance after Japanese invasion in 1930’s, stars Michelle Yeoh (Wonder Seven), Richard Ng (Private Eyes), Derek Yee Tung Sing (Shaolin Intruders), Tetsuya Matsui (Lucky Stars Go Places), Hwang Jang Lee (Challenge of the … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: March 28, 2023 In March 28, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for the 1979 Sammo Hung kung fu classic, Knockabout. The film stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Lau Kar Wing (Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog), Sammo Hung (God of War) and Leung Kar Yan (The Victim). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through Arrow’s official website. Having established himself as Hong Kong’s premier … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: March 14, 2023 On March 14, 2023, Criterion is release a Blu-ray for 1979’s Last Hurrah for Chivalry. Directed by John Woo (The Killer), this martial arts classic stars Damian Lau (Duel to the Death) and Wai Pai (The Five Deadly Venoms). Read the official details: Before he became known as the master of the bullet-riddled heroic tragedy, John Woo sharpened his trademark themes and kinetic action choreography … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2023 On March 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for In the Line of Duty III, a 1988 Hong Kong actioner directed by Arthur Wong (Ulterior Motive) and Brandy Yuen (Three Against the World). Official details: Cynthia Khan stars in her first leading role as a young police officer who goes up against a dangerous duo of Japanese terrorists. After staging an … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2023 On March 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for In the Line of Duty IV, a 1989 actioner directed by Hong Kong action legend, Yuen Woo-ping (Miracle Fighters, Dreadnaught). Official details: Action superstar Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan team up with legendary martial-arts director Yuen Woo-ping in this fan-favourite fourth entry in the In the Line of Duty film series. Yen and … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 On April 11, 2023, Unearthed Films is releasing the Blu-ray for 1983’s Calamity of Snakes, a horror film (with a bit of kung fu) directed by William Cheung Kei (China Heat), who is perhaps best known for helming the 1976 Bruce Li film, The Story of the Dragon. Official details: After a business man kills thousands of snakes in pit where they are building a new apartment … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2022 On December 6, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing Alienoid, to Digital, Blu-ray and DVD. This 2022 South Korean sci-fi/fantasy action film directed by Choi Dong-hoon, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s The Thieves and 2015’s Assassination. Alienoid (read our review) stars Ryoo Joon-Yeol (Believer), Kim Woo-Bin (Friend 2), Kim Tae-Ri (Space Sweepers), So Ji-Sub (The Battleship Island), Yum Jung-Ah (The Mimic), Jo Woo-Jin (Hard Hit), Shin … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2023 On February 14, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Yuen Woo-ping’s 1993 martial arts film, Iron Monkey (aka Iron Monkey: The Young Wong Fei Hong). Iron Monkey is a fictionalized account of folk hero Wong Fei-hung (Sze-Man Tsang), his father Wong Kei-ying (Donnie Yen of Special ID), and their encounter with Iron Monkey (Yu Rongguang of Champions). The film also stars Jean Wong Ching Yin (Once … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2023 On February 14, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Tsui Hark’s 1983 film, Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain. One of the most important achievements in Hong Kong cinema, Hark’s Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain birthed the modern-day special effects industry in Hong Kong, and influenced filmmakers around the world. In Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, a Chinese soldier in … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2023 On February 21, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the 5-Disc DVD set for the Jackie Chan 5-Movie Action Collection, which will include 1911, Police Story: Lockdown, Railroad Tigers and Little Big Soldier. Read on for the details: 1911 (2011): When the seven-year-old emperor and Qing Dynasty were overthrown to found the Republic of China. Top tier historical action-war genre. The epic is directed by both Jackie Chan and Zhang Li (Jungle … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2023 In January 10, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for The Executioner Collection, which will include 1974’s The Executioner and The Executioner II: Karate Inferno – both directed by Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse) starring International martial arts star, Sonny Chiba (Soul of Chiba, Kill Bill Vol 1). In The Executioner, Sonny Chiba is hired to take down a Tokyo drug dealer. In the follow up, … Continue reading →

RELEASE DATE: November 28, 2022 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for Herman Yau’s 1996 Hong Kong thriller, Ebola Syndrome is now available! After the success of the sadistic and powerful Bunman: The Untold Story, the director and star team of Herman Yau (The White Storm 2: Drug Lords) and Anthony Wong (Still Human) set about making another classic slice of Category III horror, Ebola Syndrome. After killing his boss, wanted convict Ah … Continue reading →