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- Typo on ‘Godzilla Minus One’ filmmaker signs on for his first English-language film ‘Grandgear’ for Sony and J.J. AbramsAnd another one Asian going to Hollywood! I hope his Doreamon - Stand by me 3…
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’"on the style/photography levels"
- JJ Bona on Jackie Chan’s BEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Watch a video of what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…Edited, thank you!
- Kiril Valkov on Jackie Chan’s BEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Watch a video of what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…The release date (as per 88 Films website) has been moved to 24.02.2025. Appa…
- Andrew Hernandez on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Well, John Wick was mostly gunplay, jiujitsu and judo. The Prosecutor seems t…
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Looks OK. But...too much like Wick & Co, and of course like A bittersweet…
- Typo on All aboard!? ‘Shin Godzilla’ co-director Shinji Higuchi to remake 1975’s ‘Bullet Train’ for Netflix! Watch a Teaser…The original has aged badly... But frankly I can easily wait for a remake.
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’"Funny" to see Michael Hui there... In Hong Kong, he's in "The last dance", a…
- Andrew Hernandez on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’It’s amazing what 60 year old guys are still willing to put themselves throug…
- dakuan on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’i suspect i'll hate Yen's character just as much as i hated him in Raging Fir…
- Phil Chan on Don’t call it a comeback! Watch the Trailer for ‘Last Dance’ starring Hong Kong legend Michael Hui and Dayo WongAlready more than HK$50 million in local box office earnings after only a wee…
- Phil Chan on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Both Michael Hui and Liza Wang as part of the cast? Donnie’s certainly bringi…
- Andrew Hernandez on Film Safari Ghana (2024) ReviewThis sounds like fun. My fiancé has family from Ghana, so she can tell me mor…
- Typo on Netflix ‘n KILL! Streaming giant awakens the English-language remake of Kim Jee-woon’s 2005 hit ‘A Bittersweet Life’I love the original. Perfect movie. They can shove their remake where the sun…
- Ska Martes on Tony Jaa will make America great again! Well Go USA is giving ‘Striking Rescue’ a U.S. theatrical release in DecemberGonna second this - surprised this site hasn't reviewed Aston Chen's Black St…
- paul taggart on A hunk, a hunk of ‘Burning Blood’! ‘Young and Dangerous’ stars Jordan Chan, Michael Tse and Jerry Lamb fire it up!oh another generic cgi mainland cop snorefest, great
- Ska Martes on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Its not just the commies fault that HK stopped making the movies you love....…
- Bruce Jensen on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Thanks for giving me some titles I haven't seen yet to check out (Once Upon A…
- Throwdown on Tony Jaa will make America great again! Well Go USA is giving ‘Striking Rescue’ a U.S. theatrical release in DecemberThis is actually a pretty good movie. The plot and the acting are all cinema-…
- Throwdown on Tony Jaa will make America great again! Well Go USA is giving ‘Striking Rescue’ a U.S. theatrical release in DecemberAmen. Some of the best action movies out of China/HK are going straight to st…
- Andrew Hernandez on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Based on that notion, there haven’t been any good Chinese martial art films s…
- JJ Bona on High Forces (2024) ReviewLOL!!! =)
- dakuan on High Forces (2024) Reviewi couldn't be more focused, i'm getting high right now.
- Bruce Jensen on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’That being said, it looks vastly more appealing to me than any martial arts f…
- Anonymous on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’I agree. They need to stick to their martial arts garbage, which all looks th…
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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
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
Yes, Madam! | Bu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2022 On December 12, 2022, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Yes, Madam! (aka Police Assassins), a 1985 Hong Kong actioner directed by Corey Yuen (My Father is a Hero). This all-star great stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Cynthia Rothrock (Showdown in Manila), John Sham (Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars), Meng Hoi (Blonde Fury), Tsui Hark (The Bodyguard), James Tien (The Tattooed … Continue reading
Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 In January 17, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind, collectively directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and starring Angela Mao (A Queen’s Ransom), Sammo Hung (Incredible Kung Fu Master), Carter Wong (The Skyhawk), Wang In Sik (Fist of Unicorn) and Bruce Leung (Bruce and the Iron Finger). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through … Continue reading
Ghost Warrior | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: 2023 Early next year, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for 1984’s Ghost Warrior (aka Swordkill), an inventive fantasy-adventure from cult-movie king Charles Band (Parasite). Suddenly awake after 400 years of frozen sleep, a valiant samurai warrior struggles to survive the harsh challenges of modern-day Los Angeles. This action-packed tale is the thrilling saga of Yoshi (Hiroshi Fujioka, High Seas Hijack, In the Line of Duty III), a master … Continue reading
The Roundup | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)
RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2022 On December 13, 2022, MPI Home Video/Capelight is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for the 2022 box office smash, The Roundup (aka The Outlaws II). Directed by Lee Sang-yong (4th Period Mystery), this South Korean actioner stars Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Unstoppable, Champion, Along with the Gods, Train to Busan). South Korea: Geumcheon Police’s Major Crimes Unit is given a mission to extradite a fugitive who fled … Continue reading
On the Run | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2022 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for On the Run is now shipping from U.S. retailer Goodie Emporium. This highly-anticipated release is a 1988 Hong Kong thriller directed by Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways), and starring Yuen Biao (Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain) and Pat Ha Man Jing (The Woman Knight of the Mirror Lake). On the Run also features Charlie Chin (Twinkle Twinkle … Continue reading
Preman: Silent Fury | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2022 On September 27, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Randolph Zaini’s Preman: Silent Fury. This Indonesian martial arts thriller stars Khiva Iskak (Gundala), Kiki Narendra (Gundala, Ghost Writer 2), and Muzakki Ramhan (Gundala). A deaf gangster with a traumatic past must fight his way out of his small Indonesian village after his young son witnesses a horrible murder, pitting the man against the mob … Continue reading
Drive | 4K UHD (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2022 This cult classic, available for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD from 88 Films, is directed by Steve Wang (The Guyver) and stars martial arts sensation Mark Dacascos (One Night in Bangkok, John Wick: Chapter 3) and Kadeem Hardison (A Different World). A prototype enhanced human (Mark Dacascos), on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander (Kadeem Hardison), … Continue reading
Shark: The Beginning | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2022 On October 11, 2022, Media Blasters will be releasing a Blu-ray for 2021’s Shark: The Beginning, a made-for-TV South Korean production from director Chae Yeo-Jun (Justice High). The film stars Kim Min-Suk (Man of Men), Wi Ha-Joon (Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum) and Jung Won-Chang (The Battleship Island). Official details: Woo-sol is a young victim of bullying and loses his freedom when he fights back and seriously wounds … Continue reading
The Iceman Cometh | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2022 In September 27, 2022, Vinegar Syndrome will be releasing the Blu-ray 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). A special limited edition embossed and spot gloss slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) is … Continue reading
Red Sun Rising | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2022 In September 27, 2022, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing a Blu-ray for Red Sun Rising, a 1994 thriller directed by Francis Megahy (The Great Riviera Bank Robbery) and stars World Kickboxing Champion Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson (Death Fighter, Showdown in Manila, The Martial Arts Kid). Official details: When his partner is killed by the Yakuza, Tokyo detective Thomas Hoshino (Wilson) travels to Los Angeles to pursue … Continue reading
Sonny Chiba Collection | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2022 On November 15, 2022, Shout! Factory will be releasing The Sonny Chiba Collection on Blu-ray. This upcoming set will include 7 movies, spread across 4 Blu-ray Discs. Read the details below: Get ready for some of the wildest action films from the impressive legacy of Sonny Chiba! This box set comprises just a small collection from his incredibly successful career. Some of these films are … Continue reading
Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: October 3, 2022 On October 3, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind, collectively directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and starring Angela Mao, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik, Bruce Leung, Chang Yi and Pai Ying. Official details: Angela Mao and director Huang Feng (The Shaolin Plot) were a superstar pairing that produced an incredible series of top tier kung fu … Continue reading
Baby Assassins | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2022 On August 16, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for 2021’s Baby Assassins, an action comedy from Japanese director Yugo Sakamoto (Hangman’s Knot). The film stars Akari Takaishi (Distant Thunder) and Saori Izawa (Baby Walkure 2). Two high school teenagers receive orders from upper management to get “real” jobs, become roommates and blend into normal society. They also happen to be highly … Continue reading
VR Fighter | DVD (4Digital Media)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2022 Hong Kong action star Fan Siu Wong (Attrition, Righting Wrongs, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky) is making his way into U.S. territory with Tang Qiaojia’s VR Fighter (aka One More Shot), a 2021 Chinese sci-fi action film arriving to DVD and VOD in October by way of 4Digital Media. In a future city with highly developed technology, Special Forces Team leader Long Wei (Siu-Wong Fan) quits his … Continue reading
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