As a devoted admirer of martial arts movies, especially those featuring the iconic Jet Li, I can hardly contain my excitement! Shout! Studios is about to embark on an incredible restoration journey, bringing five of Jet Li’s most influential martial arts films into stunning 4K resolution. This momentous event is a dream come true for enthusiasts of Hong Kong action cinema. The collaborations between Jet Li and esteemed directors like Gordon Chan, Woo-Ping Yuen, and Corey Yuen will grace our digital screens starting February 18th. It’s time to get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience!
This set contains the films “Fist of Legend” (1994), “Tai Chi Master” (1993), “The Legend” (1993), “The Legend 2” (1993), and “The Bodyguard from Beijing” (1994). These movies are a testament to the golden age of Hong Kong action cinema, contributing significantly to Li’s rise as a global film star.
The movies highlight Li in top form, ranging from his depiction of the Chinese folk hero Fong Sai-Yuk in “The Legend” series to his portrayal of a troubled martial artist in “Fist of Legend.” The movie “Tai Chi Master,” where he collaborates with Michelle Yeoh, underscores Li’s versatility through a tale of deceit and forgiveness revolving around the ancient martial art. In “The Bodyguard from Beijing,” Li delves into modern settings as a top-notch security expert, merging high-octane martial arts action with a contemporary crime thriller plot while safeguarding a murder witness played by Christy Chung.
Through a far-reaching distribution contract, Shout! Studios has obtained global rights, with exceptions for China, the U.K., and Indonesia. This agreement covers various platforms such as physical media, electronic sales, advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD), subscription video on demand (SVOD), transactional video on demand (TVOD), free video on demand (FVOD), linear streaming, broadcast, cinema screenings (theatrical), non-cinema screenings (non-theatrical), and ancillary rights. The movies will be accessible both individually and as a combined digital set exclusively on Apple TV and Fandango at Home, making it the first time these specific titles have been brought together in this manner.
Fans of movies can now effortlessly watch these entertaining films in high-definition 4K on multiple digital streaming services, as Li mentioned in a statement. I’m looking forward to introducing a new group of viewers to these action masterpieces, which offer a peek into the exceptional skills of directors, screenwriters, actors, stunt performers, and the entire crew from the illustrious history of Hong Kong cinema.
The action is taken after Shout! Studios acquiring global rights (with exceptions in certain Asian regions) for the prestigious Golden Princess film collection, which contains 156 Hong Kong cinematic masterpieces that have been absent from Western markets for many years.
The Jet Li 4K release project signifies a substantial commitment towards safeguarding the cinematic legacy of Hong Kong’s action films. Further details about special features and marketing efforts linked to these releases are expected to be announced in the forthcoming months.
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2025-01-30 19:17