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.

The Teacher DVD (Cheezy)

RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2011 Cameron Diaz, move over! In this 1974 flick, a beautiful and seductive small-town high school teacher (Angel Tompkins) seduces her star pupil (Jay North). Deranged desire leads to murder and mayhem when their careless, uncontrolled passion provokes the raging jealousy of a town misfit who has just been released from the mental hospital. Check out the trailer here.

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Bellflower Blu-ray & DVD (Oscilloscope Laboratories)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Best friends Woodrow and Aiden spend all of their free time building MAD MAX-inspired flamethrowers and muscle cars in preparation for a global apocalypse. But when Woodrow meets a charismatic young woman named Milly and falls hard in love, he and Aiden quickly join a new group of friends, setting off on a journey of love and hate, betrayal, infidelity, and extreme violence more devastating … Continue reading

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The Brave Archer Part 2 DVD (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: November 22, 2011 Directed by Chang Cheh (The Delinquent), this 1978 flick, starring Alexander Fu Sheng (8 Diagram Pole Fighter), is based on Louis Cha’s novel “The Legend of the Condor Heroes”. Also stars Philip Kwok (Five Deadly Venoms), Kara Hui (My Young Auntie), Lo Mang (Crippled Avengers) and Danny Lee (The Killer) and many more. Also known as Kung Fu Warlords 2.

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Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray (Fox)

RELEASE DATE: September 16, 2011 First time on Blu-ray with three different sets to choose from: Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI), Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy (Episodes I – III) and Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (Episodes IV – VI). Update: A Comic-Con teaser with deleted scenes can be seen here. Update 2: The latest trailer for the set can be seen here. Update 3: A clip of … Continue reading

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Blu-ray & DVD (Fox)

RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 Fox Entertainment has announced that it will release on Blu-ray critically acclaimed director Wayne Wang’s (Chinese Box) Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011), starring Li Bingbing (Detective Dee), Russell Wong (The Sanctuary), Gianna Jun aka Jun Ji-Hyun (My Sassy Girl), and Vivian Wu (The Last Emperor). Check out the trailer here.

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Death Weapons of the East & Ancient Secret Agents DVD (A&E)

RELEASE DATE: September 20, 2011 The oldest known weapon is the staff. Watch with surprising results a comparison test between a staff and a shotgun. Learn about the ermei–a deadly Chinese underwater attack weapon. Which is more powerful, a meteor hammer or a punch? Can Chi Warriors really kill a man with a single touch? Investigate the ability of eastern warriors to withstand pain such as smashing concrete on live … Continue reading

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The Piano in a Factory DVD (Film Movement)

RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2011 To fight for custody of his daughter who loves playing the piano, a steel factory worker decides to forge a piano from scratch. A delightful Chinese film that artfully blends music, romance, comedy and just a little social comment a thoroughly enjoyable movie experience! – Mark Adams, Screen Daily Check out the trailer here.

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BKO: Bangkok Knockout Blu-ray/DVD (Magnolia)

RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2011 Bangkok Knockout is a 2010 Thai martial arts film, directed by Panna Rittikrai (Ong-Bak 2). It revolves around a group of martial arts students who are enjoying a reunion party when a bomb goes off in the building. When they wake up, some of their friends have been kidnapped and they soon find a group of assassins coming after them. Check out the trailer and … Continue reading

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Leiji Matsumoto and Daft Punk: Interstella 5555 Blu-ray (Virgin)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 First time on Blu-ray! This Japanese animated musical film was produced by Daft Punk (features all their music from their album “Discovery”) along with Toei Animation, under the supervision of Leiji Matsumoto (Captain Harlock, Space Battleship Yamato). The film has no dialogue and minimal sound effects and features 1970s/1980s-style anime. Check out the trailer here.

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Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis: Special Edition Blu-ray & DVD (Kino)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 In 1984, Giorgio Moroder, a music producer who specialized in soundtracks for motion pictures (Scarface, Midnight Express), made his own edit of Fritz Lang’s 1926 film (he included scenes which were deleted from the original release). The features songs performed by Pat Benatar, Billy Squier, Jon Anderson, Adam Ant, Bonnie Tyler, Freddie Mercury and Loverboy. Check out the trailer here. Special Features: ”The Fading Image” … Continue reading

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Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Collection 8-Disc Limited Edition DVD Set (Paramount)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 I say this boxed set is worth it for Friday the 13th Part 6 alone! The best of the series no doubt! Even the trailer is a masterpiece. This Limited Edition set (50,000 numbered copies) will contain the Deluxe Editions of FRIDAY THE 13TH (Uncut) through FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN. Each movie will be packed with new extra features (including two … Continue reading

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Evil Dead 2: 25th Anniversary Editon Blu-ray/DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Sam Raimi’s cult horror-comedy classic is now available on Bluray from Lionsgate with new special features! Ash (Bruce Campbell), the sole survivor of THE EVIL DEAD, returns to the same cabin in the woods and again unleashes the forces of the dead. With his girlfriend possessed by the demons and his body parts running amok, Ash is forced to single- handedly battle the legions of … Continue reading

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Fist 2 Fist aka Hand 2 Hand DVD (Screen Media)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Fist 2 Fist (aka Hand 2 Hand) is the story about Ken Min (Jino Kang), a man who is given a chance to atone for an act of cowardice performed in his youth. This low budget feature is directed by and starring Jino Kang (7th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido) and starring Bill Duff (former NFL player and co-host of Human Weapon). Check out the … Continue reading

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Infernal Affairs Blu-ray (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Chan Wing Yan (Tony Leung) is a hard-nosed veteran cop sent undercover to infiltrate the notorious Triad crime ring. An expert at bringing down violent syndicates, Chan thinks it’s going to be a routine mission. What he’s not prepared for is the discovery that the Triad’s boss (Eric Tsang) has planted a mole (Andy Lau) in the police department… and now Chan is being hunted … Continue reading

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Martial Arts Action DVD: The Head Hunter/Champ Against Champ/Dragon Lee vs. Five Brothers (Image)

RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2011 This triple feature contains: The Head Hunter (aka Hunting Head, Killer In Love, The Long Good Bye ), a 1983 Chow Yun Fat film; Champ Against Champ, starring Dragon Lee; and Dragon Lee vs. Five Brothers, again, starring Dragon Lee (in case you missed it in the title). Most, if not all, of these titles have been released before by various budget labels. Please note … Continue reading

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