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Shout! Factory Revives John Woo's Classics for U.S. Fans

9/22/2025

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Shout! Factory has acquired the Golden Princess catalog, making John Woo's early Hong Kong films, including "Hard Boiled," available to U.S. audiences.
"Hard Boiled" (1992) is gaining traction on PVOD, highlighting Woo's distinctive action style.
The film stars Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung as they fight a triad arms syndicate.
The acquisition resolves previous rights issues, allowing for 156 films to be re-released theatrically and on Shout! TV.
Collectors can expect remastered physical editions in upcoming releases.

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Story summary

Shout! Factory has acquired the Golden Princess catalog, making John Woo's early Hong Kong films, including "Hard Boiled," available to U.S. audiences.
"Hard Boiled" (1992) is gaining traction on PVOD, highlighting Woo's distinctive action style.
The film stars Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung as they fight a triad arms syndicate.
The acquisition resolves previous rights issues, allowing for 156 films to be re-released theatrically and on Shout! TV.
Collectors can expect remastered physical editions in upcoming releases.