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.

God of Gamblers | Blu-ray (88 Films)

March 13, 2023 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2023 On May 1, 2023, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for God of Gamblers, Wong Jing’s 1989 Hong Kong action-comedy classic that stars Chow Yun Fat (Hard Boiled, Project Gutenberg), Andy Lau (The White Storm 2: Drug Lords, The Last Blood) and Joey Wong (City Hunter, The Big Heat). Ko Chun is the greatest high-roller in the world, king of the casino … Continue reading →

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Golgo 13 | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

March 1, 2023 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 30, 2023 On May 30, 2023, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray for Golgo 13, a 1973 actioner directed by Junya Sato (1975’s The Bullet Train) and starring Ken Takakura (The Yakuza). This upcoming release marks its first official English-language home video release, and its first time on Blu-ray anywhere. Based on Takao Saito’s popular Manga and Anime of the same name, Takakura stars as Golgo 13, a … Continue reading →

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Code of Silence | Blu-ray (88 Films)

February 28, 2023 JJ Bona
Code of Silence | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2023 On May 29, 2023, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Code of Silence (read our review), a 1985 crime thriller directed by Andrew Davis (Under Siege, The Fugitive) and starring the one, the only, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco). This gritty cop flick is highly regarded as one of Norris’ best. The film’s climax is noted for its menacing crime-fighting robot, “Prowler” (hey, … Continue reading →

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Tiger Cage Trilogy | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

February 27, 2023 JJ Bona
Tiger Cage Trilogy | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2023 On May 9, 2023, Shout! Factory will release a Blu-ray (Region A) set for Yuen Woo Ping’s Tiger Cage action trilogy, which includes 1988’s Tiger Cage, 1990’s Tiger Cage 2 and 1991’s Tiger Cage 3.  Collectively, the series is headlined by Jacky Cheung (High Risk), Carol Cheng (Armor of God II: Operation Condor), Simon Yam (Final Run), Donnie Yen (Raging Fire), Rosamund Kwan (Armor of God), Cynthia Khan (Eternal Fist), … Continue reading →

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Brotherhood of the Wolf | 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

February 27, 2023 JJ Bona
Brotherhood of the Wolf | 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: May 23, 2023 On May 23, 2023, Shout! Factory is releasing a 3-Disc Collector’s Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray for Christophe Gans’ 2002 thriller Brotherhood of the Wolf. The film stars Samuel Le Bihan, Vincent Cassel, Emilie Dequenne, Monica Bellucci, Jérémie Rénier and martial arts Mark Dacascos (Drive, The Driver). Brotherhood of the Wolf looks like a modern-day Shaw Brothers movie, only filmed in French. The peasant warriors … Continue reading →

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Branded to Kill | 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

February 15, 2023 JJ Bona
Branded to Kill | 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2023 On May 9, 2023, Criterion is releasing the 4K UHD + Blu-ray for Branded to Kill, a 1967 Japanese cult classic from director Seijun Suzuki (The Sleeping Beast Within) and star Joe Shishido (Cruel Gun Story). Official details: When Japanese New Wave bad boy Seijun Suzuki delivered this brutal, hilarious, and visually inspired masterpiece to the executives at his studio, he was promptly fired. Branded … Continue reading →

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Yakuza Graveyard | Bu-ray (Radiance Films)

February 8, 2023 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2023 On May 15, 2023, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Yakuza Graveyard, a 1976 classic gangster film from legendary Japanese filmmaker, Kinji Fukasaku (The Green Slime, Battle Royale, Doberman Cop). Official details: Description: When he falls for the beautiful wife of the jailed boss of the Nishida gang, things start to spiral out of control for detective Kuroiwa (Tetsuya Watari, Graveyard of Honour). … Continue reading →

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Bio Zombie | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

February 1, 2023 JJ Bona
Bio Zombie | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

RELEASE DATE: February 2023 This February, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the Blu-ray for Bio Zombie, a 1998 Hong Kong cult classic directed by Wilson Yip (Ip Man 4: The Finale). The film stars Jordan Chan (Golden Job), Sam Lee (Still Human), Emotion Cheung (Septet: The Story of Hong Kong), Angela Tong (Honour of the Gods) and Wayne Lai (Where A Good Man Goes). Official details: This special limited edition spot … Continue reading →

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The Grandmaster of Kung Fu | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

January 26, 2023 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: January 31, 2023 On January 31, 2023, Well Go USA will be releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for The Grandmaster of Kung Fu, a 2019 martial arts film starring Dennis To (The Legend is Born – Ip Man, Kung Fu League) At the end of Qing Dynasty. Japan, which is trying to seize Tianjin, opens the Honghua Military Academy and suppresses the local Martial Arts Association. Martial arts expert … Continue reading →

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Royal Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)

January 23, 2023 JJ Bona

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 →

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Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin | Blu-ray (88 Films)

January 15, 2023 JJ Bona

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 →

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Death Knot | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

January 12, 2023 JJ Bona
"Death Knot" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 On January 17, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Death Knot, a 2021 Indonesian thriller that not only stars, but also marks the directorial debut of actor Cornelio Sunny (3 Alif Lam Mim). The exciting new wave of Indonesian cinema (The Raid, The Raid 2, Macabre, The Night Comes for Us, Killers, Impetigore, etc.) continues with this upcoming film starring Cornelio Sunny … Continue reading →

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The Iceman Cometh | Bu-ray (88 Films)

January 3, 2023 JJ Bona

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 →

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Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (88 Films)

January 1, 2023 JJ Bona

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 →

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Knockabout | Blu-ray (Arrow)

December 16, 2022 JJ Bona
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 →

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