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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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It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eurek’s Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’ now shipping
On June 16, 2025, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 film, Hong Kong 1941, which stars Cecilia Yip (Nomad), Alex Man (Rich and Famous) and Chow Yun-fat (The Killer) in his breakout role. A versatile British-Chinese filmmaker whose career has spanned nearly fifty years, Po-Chih Leong has worked in a variety of genres, from action in Foxbat to horror in The Island, comedy in Ping Pong and the gangster … Continue reading
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Eureka takes revenge! Shaw Brothers classics ‘The Eunuch’ and ‘The Deadly Knives’ now available
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Exact Revenge, a Shaw Brothers collection that includes both 1971’s The Eunuch and 1972’s The Deadly Knives. Revenge is and has always been one of the most popular and prolific themes in Hong Kong cinema, from classic wuxia epics to kung fu movies and heroic bloodshed films. During the 1970s, Shaw Brothers Studio was the largest production company operating
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Deal on Fire! Crazy Samurai Musashi | Blu-ray | Only $14.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Crazy Samurai Musashi. This samurai film, described as “The world’s first 77-minute, one-take action film sequence”, re-teams Japanese action star Tak Sakaguchi (Versus) with Re:Born director Yuji Shimomura (Death Trance). When a master samurai arrives to duel the disgraced Yoshioka dojo, he walks into an ambush. In the world’s first 77-minute, one-take action film sequence, Miyamoto Musashi (Tak Sakaguchi) fights for his life against … Continue reading
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‘Come’ check out the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD for ‘Come Drink with Me’ arriving in August
On August 25, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Come Drink with Me, a 1966 Shaw Brothers actioner from director King Hu (A Touch of Zen). Bandits kidnap a governor’s son and demand their imprisoned leader to be set free in exchange. The governor’s daughter, Golden Swallow (Cheng Pei Pei, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), a skilled martial artist, is sent to rescue him, but eventually finds … Continue reading
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24-karate magic in the air! Martial arts actioner ‘Nine-Ring Golden Dagger’ hits Digital on July 1st from Well Go USA
Arriving on Digital on July 1, 2025 is Feng Xiaojun’s Nine-Ring Golden Dagger. Also known as Blocking The Horse, this 2024 actioner stars Song Tianshuo (Cliff Walker), Zhang Xintong (2022’s A Man Called Hero), Wu Yue (Ip Man 4: The Finale) and Yu Kang (Ip Man 3). During the Northern Expedition of Yongxi in the early Song Dynasty, General Yang Ye heroically sacrificed himself, and his posthumous reward, the NINE-RING GOLDEN … Continue reading
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Rebels without a pause! Kazuya Shiraishi’s ’11 Rebels’ on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on June 10th from Well Go USA
On June 10, 2025, Well Go USA will be releasing the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD for 11 Rebels, starring Takayuki Yamada (Gintama) and Taiga Nakano (Under the Open Sky). Director Kazuya Shiraishi, who is perhaps best known for 2018’s The Blood of Wolves and 2019’s Sea of Revival, is back with a vengeance in Toei’s 11 Rebels. Amidst the Boshin War’s brutal conflicts, a motley samurai squad undertakes … Continue reading
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They got 5 on it! Watch the U.S Trailer for Kang Hyeong-Cheol’s superhero actioner ‘Hi-Five’
On June 20, 2025, Well Go USA is giving Hi-Five a theatrical release. This upcoming superhero actioner comes from writer/director Kang Hyeong-Cheol (Tazza: The Hidden Card). Five ordinary people, who developed their superpowers after receiving organ transplants from a previous superpowered being, fight against a cult leader who has similar powers. The film stars Lee Jae-in (Svaha: The Sixth Finger), Ra Mi-ran (Lady Vengeance), Oh Jung-se (Fabricated City), Park Jin-young … Continue reading
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Gods, Masked Avengers, Max Zhang and Kwangtung Tigers! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of June
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of June. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive
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Her Vengeance | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On July 28, 2025, 88 Films will release a Blu-ray (Region B) for Her Vengeance, a 1988 Hong Kong Cat III film from director Lam Nai-Choi (The Story of Ricky, The Peacock King). One of the first – and most notorious – of Hong Kong’s famously Adults Only Category III films, Her Vengeance stars Pauline Wong (The Blue Jean Monster) as a young woman hunting down the vermin who brutally … Continue reading
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Hey, why am I Mr. Pink? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD release for Ringo Lam’s ‘City on Fire’ arriving in June
On June 24, 2025, Shout Studios is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for City on Fire, a 1987 Hong Kong classic from acclaimed director, Ringo Lam (Maximum Risk, Sky on Fire, Full Alert). Ringo Lam crafted this superb action drama, which is best known in the west for inspiring Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs. Chow Yun-fat bagged the best actor trophy for his emotionally charged performance as … Continue reading
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Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 7 | Blu-ray (Shout)
On August 5, 2025, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 7, another multi-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection, following the label’s Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 1 through Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6, as well as The Brave Archer Collection and the Ti Lung/David Chiang Collection. Eleven thrilling adventures from the legendary Shaw Brothers stand ready in the seventh volume of the Shaw Brothers Classics collection! Packed with timeless
When Brandon Lee was marked for death!
Brandon Lee’s penultimate film was Rapid Fire, a 1992 actioner directed by Dwight Little (Marked for Death, Halloween 4). It can be seen as almost a tribute to HK action films. It combines the gun fights of John Woo film and the choreographed
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From Couch Comfort to Outdoor Ready: Why the Coleman Chiller 48 Is Worth the Trip
We get it, staying home and watching movies is hard to beat. The couch is comfortable, the snacks are within reach, and there’s always something worth streaming. But every now and then, it’s good to step outside, hit the road, or spend a day at the park, the beach, or a tailgate. And when you do, having the right gear can make all the difference. That’s where something like the … Continue reading
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Carl Scott, ‘Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth’ and ‘Sun Dragon’ actor and martial artist, passes away
Grandmaster Carl Scott, a martial artist and actor had a short career in Hong Kong films such as 1976’s Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth, 1977’s Last Strike, 1979’s Sun Dragon and 1981’s Kung Fu Executioner, has passed away. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out
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Peter Kwong, ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘The Golden Child’ actor and martial artist, dies at 73
Peter Kwong, a martial artist and actor who played one of the Three Storms in Big Trouble in Little China and a henchman in The Golden Child during a prolific acting career and was active in actors union politics and the movie and TV academy

























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