Category Archives: DVD/Blu-ray New Releases

New & upcoming 4K UHD/Blu-ray releases of films we think cityonfire.com visitors should know about. Asian, martial arts, cult, classic and other popular titles. Please click on the Amazon.com affiliate links to support this site.

Bloodsport | SteelBook | 4K UHD (Capelight Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2023 On August 21, 2023, Capelight Pictures/Altitude Films is releasing the 4K UHD Blu-ray (UK) for Bloodsport, a 1988 cult martial arts film directed by Newt Arnold (Blood Thirst) and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water). In his youth, American Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) was taught the art of ninjitsu by Japanese martial arts master Senzo Tanaka. When he finds out Tanaka is dying, Dux … Continue reading

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Ringu | 4K UHD (Arrow Video)

Ringu | 4K UHD (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: September 19, 2023 On September 19, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the 4K UHD for Hideo Nakata’s Ringu (aka The Ring). The film stars Nanako Matsushima (Ringu 2), Hiroyuki Sanada (John Wick 4), Rikiya Otaka (Spiral) and Miki Nakatani (The World of Kanako). The film will also feature Original Artwork as an Arrow Store Exclusive. Official details: In 1998, director Hideo Nakata (Dark Water) unleashed a chilling tale of technological … Continue reading

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Enter the Dragon: 50th Anniversary | 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: 2023 Warner will soon be releasing the Enter the Dragon 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition on 4K UHD. The set will feature both the theatrical and original Special Edition cuts remastered in glorious 4K UHD. Warner is also releasing a standalone 4K UHD + Blu-ray (also features both cuts), which will be released August 7, 2023 (UK)/August 8, 2023 (US) – see details below for each release. Bruce Lee’s … Continue reading

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Men Behind the Sun Trilogy | Blu-ray (Massacre Video)

Men Behind the Sun | Blu-ray (Massacre Video)

In July, U.S.-based label Massacre Video is unleashing the Men Behind the Sun 1-3 Trilogy, a Blu-ray (Region A) series that started with T. F. Mou’s 1988 cult film, Men Behind the Sun (aka Camp 731). All three films come complete with brand new 4k/2K scans from the original camera negatives. Men Behind the Sun comes with the reputation of being one of the most controversial movies ever made. It holds the … Continue reading

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Unleashed | Blu-ray (Bayview Films)

Unleashed | Blu-ray (Bayview Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: June 27, 2023 On June 27, 2023, Bayview Films and Orchid Tree Media is releasing the Blu-ray for Unleashed (read our review), a 2020 actioner directed by Ambrose Kwok and Ka Hei Kwok (Ossan’s Love). After rising through the ranks of the underground boxing scene, Fok Kit (Zhen Feng Sun) forces himself to help his former tutor, Debo (Ken Lo, Police Story 3: Supercop, Drunken Master 2), keep his … Continue reading

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Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 2 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

RELEASE DATE: August 15, 2023 On August 15, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 2, an 12-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that will include: Lady of Steel (1970), Brothers Five (1970), The Crimson Charm (1971), The Shadow Whip (1971), The Delightful Forest (1972), The Devil’s Mirror (1972), Man of Iron (1972), The Water Margin (1972), The Bride from Hell (1971), Heroes Two (1974), The Flying Guillotine … Continue reading

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New Fist of Fury | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2023 On August 29, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for New Fist of Fury, Lo Wei’s 1976 follow up to his 1972 film, Fist of Fury, which starred Bruce Lee. For New Fist of Fury, a young Jackie Chan takes the lead along with returning stars from the original film: Nora Miao (The Skyhawk), Lo Wei (Fist of Fury), Han Ying Chieh … Continue reading

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Moment of Romance | Blu-ray (Radiance Films)

"Moment of Romance" Korean Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2023 On August 21, 2023, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Moment of Romance, a 1990 Hong Kong gangster/love story from Benny Chan (Who Am I?, Raging Fire) that stars Andy Lau Tak-Wah (Chasing the Dragon) and Wu Chien-Lien (Treasure Hunt). Small-time hood Wah Dee (Lau) is enlisted by Triad boss Trumpet as a getaway driver for a daring heist that goes wrong. … Continue reading

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Terrifying Girls’ High School | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

Terrifying Girls' High School | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

RELEASE DATE: July 25, 2023 On July 25, 2023, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Terrifying Girls’ High School Animal Classmates (aka Terrifying Girls’ High School: Animal Courage). This 1973 Japanese cult actioner comes from director Masahiro Shimura, who is perhaps best known for writing Bronson Lee: Champion, The Street Fighter’s Last Revenge and Shadow Warriors. Terrifying Girls’ High School Animal Classmates stars Ike Reiko (Sex and Fury), Natsuko Yashiro … Continue reading

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Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest Collection | Blu-ray & 4K UHD (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2023 Now available from Goodie Emporium is Arrow Video’s (UK) 4K Bruce Lee movie collection, which includes a Brand new 4K restorations of The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon and Game of Death and brand new 2K restoration of Game of Death II + features, all spread across 10 discs. Official details: When former child actor and Hollywood TV sidekick Bruce … Continue reading

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Hard Target | 4K UHD (Universal Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: June 26, 2023 On June 26, 2023, Universal Pictures (UK) will release a New 4K UHD + Blu-ray for John Woo and Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 1993 actioner Hard Target. In Hard Target, a woman (Yancy Butler) hires a drifter (Jean-Claude Van Damme) as her guide through New Orleans in search of her missing father. In the process, they discover a deadly game of cat and mouse behind his disappearance. … Continue reading

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Assassin Club | Blu-ray (Paramount)

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RELEASE DATE: June 6, 2023 On June 6, 2023, Paramount is releasing the Blu-ray for Assassin Club (read our review), an action thriller starring Henry Golding (Snake Eyes), Noomi Rapace (Prometheus), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) and Daniela Melchior (Suicide Squad). The film is directed by French filmmaker Camille Delamarre – best known for directing Brick Mansions (a remake of District 13) and The Transporter Refueled (a reboot of The Transporter). Assassin … Continue reading

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Gorgeous | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Gorgeous | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 On April 11, 2023, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Jackie Chan’s Gorgeous (aka Glass Bottle), a 1999 action-comedy directed by Vincent Kok (All U Need is Love). The film also stars Shu Qi (The Adventurers), Tony Leung (Chungking Express), Emil Chow (Purple Storm), Richie Ren (Bodies at Rest), Brad Allan (The Accidental Spy), with appearances by Sandra Ng (Thunder Cops 2), … Continue reading

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Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 1 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

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RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2023 On June 13, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 1, an 11-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that will include The Assassin (1967), The Thundering Sword (1967), The Golden Swallow (1968), The Jade Raksha (1968), The Bells of Death (1968), The Sword of Swords (1968), Killer Dart (1968), The Invincible Fist (1969), Dragon Swamp (1969), The Flying Dagger (1969) and The Golden Sword (1969). Official details: This exciting box set comprises 11 … Continue reading

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Warriors Two | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: June 6, 2023 On June 6, 2023, Arrow Video will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Warriors Two, a 1978 Golden Harvest kung fu classic directed by, and starring Sammo Hung (The Prodigal Son). In the film, Hung and Casanova Wong (Ninja in the Claws of the CIA) play two students of master Jan (played here by Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar Yan) who must use their skills … Continue reading

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