Epic Martial Arts Masterpiece Debuting on Blu-ray and DVD October 25 Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Special Thanks to Chrissy Walker, Doris Pfardrescher and Leif Helland
Andy Lau (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, FUTURE X-COPS), Nicolas Tse (THE STOOL PIGEON, STORM WARRIORS), and international superstar Jackie Chan (THE KARATE KID, RUSH HOUR trilogy) star in the martial arts drama SHAOLIN (????, X?n Shàolín Sì, 2011), debuting on Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack, DVD and Collector’s Editions DVD and Blu-ray October 25 from Well Go USA. In this remake of Jet Li’s SHAOLIN TEMPLE (1982), acclaimed director Benny Chan (CITY UNDER SIEGE) tells an epic tale of sadistic warlords squaring off against noble monks in “a tale of monstrous evil, spiritual transformation and ultimate self-sacrifice” (Mark Jenkins, NPR). SHAOLIN will be available for $24.98 SRP (DVD), $29.98 SRP (Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack, DVD Collector’s Edition), and $32.98 (Blu-ray Collector’s Edition). The Collector’s Edition features extensive bonus materials including deleted scenes and a “Making of” featurette. In the early years of the Republic, China has been plunged into chaos as feuding warlords battle to expand their power and their lands. Young army leader Hou Chieh (Andy Lau) and his sworn brother Tsao Man (Nicholas Tse) find themselves on opposing sides as the war escalates. The ultimate battle ensues when the army is set to besiege the peaceful Shaolin Temple and the peace-loving monks are forced to take up arms to protect their people and beloved temple. Shaolin has a runtime of approximately 131 minutes for DVD and Combo Pack and 250 minutes for Collector’s Editions and is rated R. Bonus Features Include: • Behind the scenes interviews (including interview with Shaolin Abbot) • Making of • Deleted Scenes Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack Catalog #:WGU01243B UPC Code: 812491012437 SLP: $29.98 DVD Catalog #: WGU01242D UPC Code: 812491012420 SLP: $24.98 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Catalog #:WGU01245B UPC Code: 812491012451 SLP: $32.98 Collector’s Edition DVD Catalog #: WGU01244D UPC Code: 812491012444 DVD SLP: $29.98
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