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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
Knockabout | Blu-ray (Arrow)
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
Last Hurrah for Chivalry | Blu-ray (Criterion)
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
In the Line of Duty III | Blu-ray (Eureka)
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
In the Line of Duty IV | Blu-ray (Eureka)
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
Calamity of Snakes | Blu-ray (Unearthed Films)
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
Alienoid | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
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
Iron Monkey | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
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
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
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
Jackie Chan 5-Movie Action Collection | DVD (Well Go USA)
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
The Executioner Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow)
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
Ebola Syndrome | Blu-ray (88 Films)
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
Millionaire’s Express | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2023 On February 28, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Sammo Hung’s all-star, 1986 Hong Kong action classic, Millionaire’s Express (aka Shanghai Express). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through Arrow’s official website. Read the official details below: All aboard for the all-star action-packed adventure of a lifetime as martial arts maestro Sammo Hung (Heart of Dragon) brings … Continue reading
Dragons Forever | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2023 On January 10, 2023, 88 Films will be releasing a New Blu-ray (Region A) and 4K Ultra HD (Region Free) for Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s 1988 classic Dragons Forever. This release marks the first time in years the film will be getting an official release in any format, let alone on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, in the U.S. Hotshot lawyer Jackie Lung (Jackie … Continue reading
The Dead and the Deadly | Bu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: November 21, 2022 Goodie Emporium is now shipping Eureka’s Blu-ray for the The Dead and the Deadly, a 1982 Golden Harvest film directed by Wu Ma (Showdown at the Cotton Mill) and starring Sammo Hung (The Incredible Kung Fu Master), Cherie Chung (Once a Thief) and Lam Ching Ying (Mr. Vampire). Official details: Criminally unseen in the West, The Dead and the Deadly is a horror-action-comedy-special effects extravaganza in … Continue reading
Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2023 On February 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Magnificent Warriors, a 1987 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Royal Warriors). Following on from the success of Royal Warriors, David Chung and Michelle Yeoh teamed up again courtesy of D & B Films for this much beloved kung-fu actioner inspired by the success of the Indiana Jones franchise. Michelle … Continue reading
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