Chen Kuan-tai, a martial artist, actor and director, has passed away at the age of 80. According to reports from Hong Kong, the legendary Shaw Brothers star reportedly died following a suspected brain hemorrhage.
Also known to many fans as “Brother Tai,” Chen leaves behind an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades. After establishing himself as a skilled martial artist and winning the light heavyweight championship at the Southeast Asian National Continue reading
Lau Siu Ming, the legendary Hong Kong actor, dancer and pioneer of the Hong Kong performing arts scene, has passed away at the age of 94. Details regarding his cause of death have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
Known affectionately to fans and colleagues as “Ming Sir,” Lau leaves behind an extraordinary career spanning decades, both on screen and on the stage. Before becoming one of Hong Kong cinema and television’s most recognizable character Continue reading
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of September. 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!
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Legend of the White Dragon | 4K Ultra HD (Well Go USA)
Debuting on Digital September 22, followed by a 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD release on October 20, is Well Go USA’s Legend of the White Dragon.
Legend of the White Dragon marks the final performance of the late Jason David Frank, the martial arts actor best known to fans for his iconic role as Tommy Oliver in the beloved Power Rangers franchise.
This highly anticipated fantasy-action movie – something of an unofficial follow-up to the Power Rangers franchise – comes from filmmakers Aaron Schoenke and Sean Schoenke (Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe).
Legend of the White Dragon follows follows Erik Reed (Frank), a former hero forced into hiding after a devastating Continue reading
“Hope” Poster
After a 10-year hiatus, critically acclaimed director Na Hong-Jin returns to the director’s chair with Hope, an upcoming sci-fi thriller heading to U.S. theaters on September 9th from Neon.
If you’re not familiar with Na Hong-Jin, maybe you’re familiar with his work. In 2008, the South Korean filmmaker shook the world with his debut feature film, The Chaser. In 2010, he showed us that he wasn’t a one-hit wonder with The Yellow Sea. Then in 2016 came The Wailing, where Na proved his cinematic prowess while tackling the occult subgenre.
The Wailing was the last full length feature we saw from the director, with only brief reminders of his work since. He later produced and co wrote the 2021 Thai horror film The Medium, and released the short film Faith, which also served as a showcase for Continue reading
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Kitao Sakura, an up-and-coming filmmaker perhaps best known for 2021’s Bad Trip and several episodes of the 2023 Twisted Metal series, is currently putting the finishing touches on Legendary and Paramount Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Capcom’s classic video game Street Fighter, which is set to hit theaters on October 16, 2026.
Stars appearing in Street Fighter include Andrew Koji (Snake Eyes) as Ryu; Noah Centineo (The Recruit) as Ken; Roman Reigns aka Joe Anoa’i (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) as Akuma; Jason Momoa (Aquaman) as Blanka; and musician Orville Peck as Vega.
The film also stars Callina Liang (Presence) as Chun-Li; Comedian Andrew Schulz Continue reading
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Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Prisoner of War) and director James Nunn (Eliminators) are teaming up for a 5th time for One Last Shot, the follow up to 2024’s One More Shot and 2021’s One Shot.
Once again written by Jamie Russell (One Shot, One More Shot), One Last Shot will follow the new adventures of Navy SEAL Jake Harris (Adkins). This time around, he must stop a team of mercenaries, led by his disillusioned former comrade, from disabling the US missile defense network.
One Last Shot also stars Dolph Lundgren (Wanted Man), Steven Cree (Outlander), Jess Khan-Lee (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning), Kane Kosugi (Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge) and Michel Curiel (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law).
The action is Continue reading
Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for 1992’s Under Siege. Action icon Steven Seagal serves up his signature brand of bone-crunching justice in Under Siege, the ultimate 90s action spectacle from director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive), co-starring Tommy Lee Jones (Black Moon Rising) and Gary Busey (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) at their most unhinged.
When a gang of mercenaries hijack the USS Missouri during its farewell voyage, their plan is simple: steal the ship’s nuclear warheads and hold the world Continue reading
On September 13, 2026, Arrow Video is releasing a Limited Edition 3-Disc Blu-ray (Region B) release for the Wicked Priest Collection, which includes Wicked Priest, Wicked Priest 2: Ballad of Murder, Wicked Priest 3: A Killer’s Pilgrimage, Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back and Wicked Priest 5: Blood on the Commandments – all produced by in the years 1968 through 1971.
Most famous for his role as the stoic Ogami Itto in the legendary Lone Wolf and Cub series, Tomisaburo Wakayama shows a different side in the ebullient martial arts comedy series Wicked Priest, where a devout man of the cloth doesn’t let a little thing Continue reading
On November 17, 2026, Shout Factory is releasing The Chow Yun-fat Collection: Vol. 1, a 6-film/12-disc 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray collection that brings together long sought after films starring the legendary Chow-Yun Fat (The Killer, A Better Tomorrow, Hard Boiled).
Included are 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray discs for The Occupant (1984), Why Me? (1985), City War (1988), The Diary of a Big Man (1988), The Eighth Happiness (1988) and Fractured Follies (1988).
Check out all the features + Trailers Continue reading
On October 25, 2026, Arrow is releasing a Limited Editon collection for A Chinese Ghost Story Trilogy, which includes all three films on the 4K Ultra HD format!
Seeking to revitalise the ailing Chinese fantasy genre, legendary producer Tsui Hark assembled the crack team of A Better Tomorrow II action director Continue reading
Every trader who trades synthetic indices asks this question at some point: where do I get funded? Forex traders have many prop firms to pick from, but synthetic indices prop firm options used to be almost impossible to find. Lately, though, a few firms have started offering funded accounts made just for this kind of round-the-clock trading.
So, if you have been asking yourself which prop firm offers synthetic indices, this guide will show you what is out there.
So, what makes synthetic indices different? They are basically markets made by algorithms, not real news or economic events, so they run all day no matter the time zone. This is why some traders like them.
But here is the thing: not every prop firm that offers synthetic indices actually knows how to manage the risk side properly.
Not all prop firms for synthetic indices operate the same. Some just use normal forex risk rules on synthetic markets, but that is not smart because synthetic indices move differently. If you pick a synthetic indices prop firm that understands this, you have a better chance of passing the challenge instead of getting stopped for no real reason.
Honestly, this is the question most traders ask once they find out synthetic markets even exist. The truth is that more prop firms that offer synthetic indices are showing up now, but the list is still small compared to forex ones.
Therefore, before you sign up anywhere, check availability of the instruments you want. Do not just assume they support these instruments because other brokers do.
Before you pay for any evaluation, research these factors.
Is there any prop firm for synthetic indices that is actually beginner-friendly? A lot of traders do not even ask this; they just jump in. Many looking for prop firms that offer synthetic indices do not read the fine print carefully.
They think the rules will be the same as with forex and then are shocked by strict lot sizes or time limits. Read the terms first because it saves you money and headaches later.
So, you got funded; now what? Which prop firm that offers synthetic indices rewards consistency? The truth is that once funded, you have to treat the account like a real business, track your trades, manage risk, and grow slowly instead of rushing payouts.
Which prop firm offers synthetic indices and is worth your time? More traders are asking this question now. Different prop firms that offer synthetic indices have very different rules, platforms, and payouts.
Therefore, you cannot just pick the first one you see. Take time to compare, read the fine print, and find a synthetic indices prop firm that fits your style.
“Greenhouse” Poster
Whether it’s a stereotype or not, there can be a tendency to lump Korean indie features from debut directors together as being rather depressive affairs. Usually gritty character driven dramas centred around those on the bottom rungs of society and their daily struggles, the genre is an understandable go-to, able to be executed on a small to mid-budget while still being able to pack a powerful emotional punch.
Director Lee Sol-hui’s feature length debut Greenhouse shows all the classic signs of falling into similar genre territory. Opening with the image of a woman sat on the edge of her bed shot from behind, the first thing we’re witness to is her violently slapping herself repeatedly, immediately setting a somewhat harrowing tone. The woman is played by Kim Seo-hyung (The Villainess, The Berlin File), a character living on the fringes of society – both figuratively and literally, being that her homebase is an isolated greenhouse in the middle of a field.
We learn that Seo-hyung is a divorcee whose teenage son is incarcerated in a juvenile detention centre. Soon to be released, once he’s out she hopes they’ll be able to live together, rather than him going back to live with his uncle as he’d done before. With the clock ticking to find a place and ensure she has enough for the deposit, Seo-hyung has been saving up by working as a carer for an elderly couple. The wife, played by Shin Yun-sook (The Liar, A Blood Pledge), has advanced dementia and is convinced Seo-hyung has plans to kill her, subjecting Continue reading
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal may have had the action movie market cornered in the early ’90s, but true martial arts cinema fans know there was another guy worth watching: Jeff Speakman. A skilled Kenpo practitioner, Speakman was given the spotlight for only a couple of Hollywood theatrical ventures before moving into the straight-to-video world. His 1991 debut, The Perfect Weapon, remains his undisputed standout.
Now, after 20 years away from movies, Speakman is making his comeback with Lost Echoes, an upcoming thriller based on Joe R. Lansdale’s novel of the same name. The film will be directed by Chef Joe Gatto (yes, an actual chef), who is perhaps Continue reading
On November 9, 2026, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) set for 1971’s The Blade Spares None and 1972’s The Hurricane, two Golden Harvest martial arts classics starring Nora Miao (The Skyhawk).
In 1970, veteran producer Raymond Chow broke free of Shaw Brothers to form Golden Harvest, recruiting a plethora of skilled technicians, innovative choreographers and future superstars. Among them, the young Nora Miao helped put the fledgling Continue reading
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