Shout! Factory has announced two new titles to join their martial arts collection on Blu-Ray this February: Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain (1983) and Iron Monkey (1993). You know it is going to be a thrilling year for martial arts fans when you start off with a Jackie Chan collection in the first month and two newly restored classics in the second. Details on these films and their extensive special features can be found below:

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Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain (1983)

Street Date: February 14, 2023

Synopsis: An army deserter (Yuen Biao) is chased by vampires in the mountains of Zu. He is rescued by a master (Adam Cheung) and becomes his devoted pupil. But when they are ambushed by the Blood Devil, the pair find themselves in need of the assistance of a devil chaser (Damian Lau) and his pupil (Mang Hoi). With the additional help of Master Chang Mei (Sammo Hung), they manage to hold off the Blood Devil … but they will need to find the Dual Swords to destroy it!

Bonus Features

• 2k Restoration From The Original Film Elements
• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono With A New Subtitle Translation, Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
• New Audio Commentary With Hong Kong Filmmaker And Academic Gilbert Po And Critic Sean Tierney
• New From West To East – An Interview With Visual Effects Consultant Peter Kuran
• New Riding A New Wave – Author And Academic Victor Fan Analyzes A Tsui Hark Masterpiece
• New The Majesty And Magic Of A Hong Kong Milestone – Academic Lin Feng Looks Back At An East Asian Action Classic
• Select Scene Commentary With Asian Cinema Expert Tony Rayns
• Zu: Time Warrior – Alternate Export Cut Produced For European Theatres
• Interview With Director Tsui Hark (2020)
• Archival Interview With Actor Yuen Biao
• Archival Interview With Actor Moon Lee
• Archival Interview With Actor Mang Hoi
• Alternate Opening Credits
• Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery

Iron Monkey (1993)

Street Date: February 14, 2023

Synopsis: Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping, this martial arts classic is set against the end of the Qing Dynasty, and tells the tale of a chivalrous robber, Iron Monkey (Yu Rong-Guang, Supercop 2), who robs the rich and gives to the poor in Zhejiang province.

A famous kung fu master (Donnie Yen, Ip Man) is enlisted in the capture of Iron Monkey. He is thus torn between upholding the law and siding with this unknown hero …

Bonus Features

• 2K Restoration From The Original Film Elements
• Audio: Mandarin 2.0 Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio With A New Subtitle Translation, Cantonese 2.0 Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese 5.1 Surround DTS-HD Master Audio, English 2.0 Mono DTS-HD Master Audio English, English 5.1 Surround DTS-HD Master Audio
• NEW Audio Commentary With Hong Kong Filmmaker And Academic Gilbert Po And Critic Sean Tierney
• NEW Scoring A Fresh Take – Composer James L. Venable On His Soundtrack For The Original American Release
• NEW International Iron – Writer Richard Epcar Reflects On Bringing Iron Monkey To The West
• New From Monkey Business To The Big Time – Film Critic Ricky Baker Discusses The Rise To Stardom Of Donnie Yen
• Interview With Actor Donnie Yen
• Interview With Producer Tsui Hark
• Interview With Actor Yu Rong-Guang
• Interview With Actor Li Fai
• Interview With Actor Angie Tsang Sze-Man
• Iron Fist: A Look Behind The Action Of Iron Monkey With Yuen Cheung-Yan
• Shadow Boxing With Alex Yip
• Footage Of Li Fai And Angie Tsang Sze-Man Competing At The 2003 Wushu Championships
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• US TV Spots
• Still Gallery

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