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:
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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