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on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewAcademy screening this Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVN8r5APMX/?ut…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
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.
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.
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…
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 ?
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…
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…
on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
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…
on Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)Well, the answer is due to licencing, so your still where we were with region…
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Jackie Chan-sploitation on acid! Watch a Fight Clip for the Kazakhstan-produced martial arts film ‘Kung Fu Rookie’
Film Movement is set to release Aman Ergaziyev’s Kung Fu Rookie (aka Timuchin), a Kazakhstan-produced martial arts film heavily influenced (in more ways than one) by Hong Kong action legend, Jackie Chan. Country bumpkin Timuchin (Timur Baktybayev) comes to the city to enroll in the police academy. There he is pranked by a lovely young woman who eventually cottons to his courtship. When they run afoul of local gangsters his … Continue reading
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What If Famous Directors Designed Slot Games?
Internet slots have developed far past their initial stage as fruit machines and basic reels. Contemporary slot games deliver immersive gameplay, including dramatic storytelling, high-end visual effects, and multiple bonus feature elements. But what if the slot gaming industry allowed well-known Hollywood directors to create their own games as part of industry advancements? A visionary game developer behind the scenes uses storytelling abilities to transform casino game mechanics into thrilling … Continue reading
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Half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence? Justin Lin to direct Keanu Reeves in gritty actioner BRZRKR
Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6, Finishing the Game) will be directing BRZRKR, Netflix’ live-action film adaptation of Keanu Reeves’ BOOM! Studios-published comic book of the same name. Additionally, Reeves (John Wick: Chapter 4) will also star in and produce the upcoming action thriller. The film, penned by The Batman 2’s Mattson Tomlin, will be followed by an anime spinoff series. BRZRKR is about an immortal warrior’s 80,000-year fight through … Continue reading
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The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost | Blu-ray (Radiance)
RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, Radiance is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1961’s The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost. Crime film specialist Tai Kato (I, the Executioner) brings the famous Ghost Story of Yotsuya to the screen as a gritty tale of murder and greed, with an intense lead performance by Tomisaburo Wakayama (Lone Wolf and Cub, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity). When the daughter of … Continue reading
Bow-wow-wow, yippie-yo, yippie-yay! Martial arts star Scott Adkins and Jesse V. Johnson teaming up for ‘Irish Dog’
Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, Triple Threat) is re-teaming with action director Jesse V. Johnson (Boudica: Queen of War) for FishCorb Films’ Irish Dog, an upcoming thriller that’s due for release next year. In the film, a London nightclub bouncer reluctantly agrees to chaperone an old friend, now a suave but untrustworthy gangster, on a “legitimate” trip
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Clarence Fok, director of ‘Iceman Cometh’, ‘Naked Killer’ and ‘Special ID’ dies at 68
Clarence Fok (aka Clarence Ford), director, producer and actor has passed away at the age of 68, due to heart disease and kidney cancer. Although news of his passing has just been made public, Hong Kong media is reporting
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Deal on Fire! Redeemer | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Redeemer (read our review), starring Chilean martial arts star Marko Zaror (Savage Dog, Machete Kills) and directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza (Kiltro). In Redeemer, an ex-hitman (Zaror) seeks redemption for his sins by meting out violent justice to those who would prey on the innocent. Known on the streets as the Redeemer, Pardo is a vigilante desperate for redemption and earns it by offering criminals the chance … Continue reading
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All aboard for a remake!? Watch the Trailer for Shinji Higuch’s ‘Bullet Train’ remake streaming on Netflix in April
Shinji Higuch (Shin Ultraman), the co-director of 2016’s Shin Godzilla, is prepping Bullet Train Explosion, a remake of Junya Sato’s 1975 disaster thriller, Bullet Train (neither have no relation to David Leitch’s 2022 actioner of the same name). The original starred Ken Takakura (Golgo 13) as a mad bomber who plants a device on a high-speed Japanese train, programmed to detonate if the train’s speed drops below 80 kilometres per … Continue reading
Kowloon Walled City, Jet Li, Shaw Brothers and more! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of March
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of March! 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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How many erotic ghost stories can you handle in one night? ‘Erotic Ghost Story I-III Collection’ now shipping!
Goodie Emporium is now shipping 88 Films’ Blu-ray set for the Erotic Ghost Story: I-III Collection, which will include 1990’s Erotic Ghost Story, 1991’s Erotic Ghost Story and 1992’s Erotic Ghost Story III. This triple-bill of paranormal perversion delivers everything you’d want from a Category III movie, plus a bit more besides. In the first tale from Story of Ricki director Ngai Choi Lam, a trio of sexy spirits fall … Continue reading
Getting More Into Games At Any Stage Of Your Life
If you are keen to try and get into gaming and games a little more, this is something you can do at any time, and it is always going to be a possibility that you can follow. Because of that, it’s the kind of thing that is going to be well worth thinking about, and you might find you want to approach it from a lot of different angles. All … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Iron-Fisted Monk | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Iron-Fisted Monk, 1977 martial arts film directed by and starring Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors, Knockabout). In the years following the passing of Bruce Lee, the flame of Hong Kong action cinema was being kept alive via the masterful choreography of Sammo Hung in a multitude of films, typically under the direction of Huang Feng (Stoner). However, in 1977, Hung … Continue reading
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Where Do I Buy E-Cigarettes? Top Places to Get Quality Vapes Legally and Safely
You’re not the only one wondering, “Where do I buy e-cigarettes?” As vaping continues to grow in popularity, many people are looking for trustworthy and authorized places to buy e-cigarettes. Regardless of your experience level, you should know where to buy electronic cigarettes safely. This article will direct you to the top sources for quality vapes that will have you purchasing original products while keeping you within the bounds of … Continue reading
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Zebraman and Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2025 On May 19, 2025, 88 Films is releasing Blu-ray (Region B) for both 2004’s Zebraman and 2010’s Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City, two superhero thrillers from cult director Takashi Miike (First Love, Blade of the Immortal). An affectionate homage to the heyday of Japan’s tokusatsu superhero TV shows, directed by Takashi Miike and written by Kankuro Kudo (Go, Ping Pong), Zebraman stars the legendary … Continue reading
Gate of Flesh | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1988’s Gate of Flesh. Hideo Gosha (Sword of the Beast, Violent Streets, Yakuza Wives) brings a fresh eye to this oft-filmed story by Taijiro Tamura, best known from its 1964 adaptation by Seijun Suzuki, resulting in a powerful and compelling drama making its home premiere for the very first time outside of … Continue reading
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