SHOUT! STUDIOS Celebrates JET LI By Bringing 5 Kung-Fu Classics To Digital 4K!
Here in the US, martial arts films aren’t as popular as they should be. Back in the 70s during the Grindhouse era, martial arts films were a staple of theaters and drive-ins which expanded the audience for these films outside of Asia. While some folks enjoy the pulpiness of the dubbing and the absurdity of the plots, others are more appreciative of the fight choreography and tales born from myths and legends. Martial arts films have never really “taken off” in the US, save for the occasional franchise like The Karate Kid or John Wick, but most folks will recall the name, Jet Li.
Li made his North American debut as one of the heavies in “Lethal Weapon 4,” but in China, Li was already a star. The fine folks at Shout! Studios also share our love and appreciation of martial arts cinema (just check out their killer Shaw Brothers box sets) and are bringing 5 of Li’s films on digital in 4K next month!
From The Press Release
The cinema of Hong Kong in the ’80s and ’90s, particularly Jet Li’s martial arts films, is renowned for its thrilling action choreography, unique visual styles, and engaging storytelling. Behold the spectacular HK action classics from prolific actor, martial artist, and producer Jet Li and early works by celebrated filmmakers Gordon Chan, Woo-Ping Yuen, and Corey Yuen when FIST OF LEGEND (1994), TAI CHI MASTER (1993), THE LEGEND (1993), THE LEGEND 2 (1993), and THE BODYGUARD FROM BEIJING (1994) are set to unleash on Digital in 4K on February 18, 2025 by Shout! Studios, in collaboration with Jet Li.
“Thanks to our new partner Shout! Studios. Movie fans can now easily enjoy these entertaining films in stunning 4K on various digital platforms. I hope a new generation of audiences will be introduced to these action classics that give a glimpse to the talent of directors, writers, actors, stunt people, and crew that come from the rich history of Hong Kong cinema," stated Jet Li.
Loyal fans, martial arts enthusiasts, and movie collectors will relish these definitive releases of five masterpieces, available for digital download and on-demand across major digital entertainment platforms in the U.S. Moreover, FIST OF LEGEND, TAI CHI MASTER, THE LEGEND, THE LEGEND 2, and THE BODYGUARD FROM BEIJING will also be available together in a digital bundle for the first time on Apple TV and Fandango at Home.
As excitement builds for these digital releases in 4K and the upcoming activities related to these five films, Shout! Studios will announce additional news for fans in the coming months.
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