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Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewLooks like it's the dubbed version. *Sigh*. https://www.academymuseum.org/pro…
Ningen on GET OVER HERE! Watch a fight clip from ‘Mortal Kombat II’ starring Karl Urban, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki SanadaFirst ten minutes free. https://youtu.be/Uwq3EzDCVqA?si=_c5WWbNAS00qtj6Z
Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewAcademy screening this Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVN8r5APMX/?ut…
JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyHmmm... Sounds like the common complaint is for the lack of any interesting a…
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI went in expecting to love Tornado but left the cinema really disappointed!…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
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Gonna Catch ‘Em All? Shout Studios brings Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpieces to Los Angeles and New York City
Shout! Studios and Hong Kong Cinema Classics are thrilled to bring some of the best of these movies to audiences through the Hong Kong Cinema Classics Retrospective Film series at Los Angeles’s American Cinematheque and New York City’s IFC Center this August. This highly anticipated retrospective will continue to tour select markets throughout this fall. Featuring classics from the Golden Princess library by renowned
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John Woo’s killer cut? 88 Films’ Blu-ray for ‘Sunset Warriors’ (aka ‘Heroes Shed No Tears’) now shipping
Now shipping is 88 Films’ Blu-ray for John Woo’s Sunset Warriors (aka Heroes Shed No Tears), a 1983 Hong Kong action film that stars Eddie Ko Hung (The Miracle Fighters) and Lam Ching Ying (Mr. Vampire). An overlooked classic from an action master! Made by John Woo just before the game-changing A Better Tomorrow, Sunset Warriors was hacked about by the studio
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The Resurrection of Golden Wolf | Blu-ray (Umbrella)
On October 8, 2025, Australian label Umbrella Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1979’s The Resurrection of Golden Wolf, a rare Japanese crime-thriller from a 4K restoration. The film features the iconic Sonny Chiba (Kill Bill Vol. 2) and Yusaku Matsuda (Black Rain). Yusaka Matsuda stars as a seemingly run-of-the-mill corporate salary man who leads a double life as a vicious criminal by night. In a delicious scheme
Tong Gai, ‘Shaolin Prince’ and ‘Shaolin Intruders’ director, martial artist, choreographer and actor, passes away
Tong Gai, a martial artist, filmmaker, choreographer and actor is known for directing 1983’s Shaolin Prince, 1983’s Shaolin Intruders and 1984’s Opium and the Kung-Fu Master. Some of his most memorable roles include 1967’s One Armed Swordsman and 1969’s Return of the One-Armed Swordsman. Media outlets are reporting
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Ai-YAH!? Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li Hong Kong classics to get reimagined remakes using AI technology
The China Film Foundation is partnering with various Chinese film studios to reimagine Kung Fu classics using AI technology. Some of the titles on the to-do list include Fist of Fury, The Big Boss, Once Upon a Time in China, and Drunken Master. According to Deadline, the “AI reimagining” includes the goal of remastering 100 seminal kung fu films, using AI to enhance the overall production quality
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Flaming Brothers | Blu-ray (Eureka)
On September 15, 2025, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Flaming Brothers, a 1987 Hong Kong actioner from director Joe Cheung (Pom Pom and Hot Hot). A standout Hong Kong crime thriller released amidst the wave of heroic bloodshed films that followed in the wake of John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow and Ringo Lam’s City on Fire, Flaming Brothers features Alan Tang and Chow Yun-fat (who was quickly rising
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Which AI Technique Is Commonly Used in Game Playing?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is experiencing rapid development and is now being applied to the world of gaming. It has greatly improved the way people play. Games become more intelligent, lively, and interactive with the help of AI. With the help of these algorithms, game playing teaches AI to make better decisions for various uses. Among the many AI techniques, the Minimax algorithm is the most notable. This blog will detail … Continue reading
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Scott Adkins BREAKS the bad! The martial arts star is re-teaming with ‘Legacy of Lies’ director for ‘Breaking Cover’
Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, One More Shot) is re-teaming with director Adrian Bol for WestEnd Films’ Breaking Cover. The pair worked together in 2020’s Legacy of Lies. The upcoming actioner follows an seemingly ordinary back-office worker (Adkins) whose father-daughter hunting trip turns into a relentless fight for survival, when
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Muay Thai vs zombies! Trailer for Kulp Kaljareuk’s horror actioner ‘Ziam’ arriving on Netflix next month
Thai Kwon DEAD! In the tradition of 1981’s Kung Fu Zombie, 2014’s Zombie Fight Club and 2022’s Day Zero comes Ziam, a 2025 Thai-produced action thriller from director Kulp Kaljareuk (The Up Rank). Ziam stars Mark Prin Suparat (My Husband in Law), Nychaa Nuttanicha (Ghost Lab) and Vayla Wanvayla. In a world gripped by food shortages, a tenacious Muay-Thai boxer must use skill, speed and grit to save his wife to … Continue reading
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Murder was the case that they gave her! Final Trailer for Peter Chan’s ‘She’s Got No Name’ starring Zhang Ziyi
Acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Peter Ho-sun Chan (Wu Xia) is back with She’s Got No Name (aka Murder of the Husband), an upcoming thriller starring Zhang Ziyi (The Grandmaster, Hero, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Inspired by a true story, She’s Got No Name is based on one of China’s most famous unsolved cases involving a housewife who is accused of the gruesome murder of her husband. She’s Got No Name … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Postman Strikes Back | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Postman Strikes Back, a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Ronny Yu (The Occupant). The film stars Leung Kar Yan (Exciting Dragon), Chow Yun Fat (The Head Hunter), Fan Mei Sheng (12 Gold Medallions), Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire), Eddie Ko (Warriors of Future) and Brandy Yuen (Dreadnaught). The Postman Strikes Back is a unique entry in the Hong … Continue reading
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The perfect crime! 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD for Kirk Wong’s 1993 Hong Kong thriller ‘Crime Story’ arriving next week
On June 23, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Crime Story, a 1993 Hong Kong thriller from director Kirk Wong (Taking Manhattan, The Big Hit). Troubled Hong Kong CID inspector Eddie Chan (Jackie Chan) is assigned to oversee the safety of controversial businessman Wong Yat-Fei (Law Kar-Ying), who is then kidnapped. A major investigation is launched and leads to Taipei and back to Hong
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High and Low | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)
On September 9, 2025, Criterion is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for High and Low, a 1963 thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa (Ran, Stray Dog, Seven Samurai) Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded kidnapper in High and Low, the highly influential domestic drama and police procedural from director Akira Kurosawa. Adapting Ed McBain’s detective novel King’s Ransom, Kurosawa … Continue reading
The Hidden World of No-Cost Casino Currency
A gambler steps into the digital casino lobby, eyes catching on a flashing banner: “Claim your $50 free chip now!” No deposit required, no strings attached—at least not obviously. This is the digital handshake, a welcome gesture that mimics the complimentary drink at a Vegas bar, designed not to make you drunk but to make you stay. Free chips offer a paradox that online casinos have perfected: by giving away … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Blind Fury | Blu-ray | Only $12.87 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Blind Fury, a 1989 cult classic directed by Phillip Noyce (Dead Calm, Salt) and stars Rutger Hauer (The Iron Mask) and a special appearance by ninja superstar Sho Kosugi (Rage of Honor, 9 Deaths of the Ninja). Just as they did with titles like Silent Rage and Double Team, Mill Creek Entertainment is repackaging yet another flick with a flashy, retro-style slipcase. Blinded and left to … Continue reading
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