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Classic Tokusatsu Collection | Blu-ray (Shout!)

Classic Tokusatsu Collection | Blu-ray (Shout!)

RELEASE DATE: February 27, 2023 On February 27, 2023, Shout! Factory is releasing the 4-disc Blu-ray set for The Classic Tokusatsu Collection. The set will include 1959’s Prince of Space, 1961’s Invasion of the Neptune Men, 1966’s Watari, Ninja Boy, 1966’s Golden Ninja, 1966’s The Magic Serpent, 1969’s Ninja Scope, and 1966’s Terror Beneath the Sea. Official details: Get ready to be transported back to the sixties to experience some … Continue reading

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5 Weed Products You Need to Try

Are you a fan of smoking weed and looking to elevate your experience? Trying new things can be a gamble since you may not like it. This is why we’ve rounded up five amazing weed products every stoner needs to try. So, what should every cannabis smoker have on hand? Read on for the greatest weed products. 1. Potent Shatter If you’re searching for an intense high, potent shatter is the way … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Basher Box | Blu-ray | Only $22.64 – Expires soon!

The Basher Box | Blu-ray (Pearl River)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Basher Box, a double feature set that will include Ulysess Au-Yeung Jun’s The Prodigal Boxer (1972) and Fong Long-Seung’s The Awaken Punch (1973) – both of which will be presented for the first time with a New 4K Transfer. Read the official details below: In a 1973 film that bares many similarities to Bruce Lee’s debut film The Big Boss, The Awaken Punch’s … Continue reading

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‘American Born Chinese’ actor Ben Wang joins Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in crossover ‘Karate Kid’ movie

The highly successful motion picture franchise that spawned three sequels, a remake, and a series is getting another reboot – or should we say crossover? The new Karate Kid will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, who has served as a director and executive producer on two popular Netflix original series including I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F**ing World. The upcoming film is a continuation of both … Continue reading

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Watch the Big Game Trailer for FX’s reboot of feudal Japan thriller ‘Shōgun’ starring Hiroyuki Sanada and Tadanobu Asano

An FX reboot of the successful 1980 mini-series Shōgun is arriving in February of 2024. As with the original, the new 10-episode Shōgun will be based on James Clavell’s best-selling novel of the same name. Hiroyuki Sanada (Royal Warriors, Speed Racer) and Cosmo Jarvis (Lady Macbeth) play male leads, Yoshii Toranaga (originally played by Toshiro Mifune) and John Blackthorne (originally played by Richard Chamberlain), respectively. Anna Sawai (F9: The Fast Saga) takes … Continue reading

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Best Foldable Mattress for Space-Saving Comfort

Discover the ultimate foldable mattress for travel and small spaces! Experience the ease of a compact, lightweight, portable mattress on your next adventure. Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Road House 2: Last Call | Blu-ray | Only $5 – Expires soon!

Road House 2: Last Call } Blu-ray (Sony)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 2006’s Road House 2: Last Call, the sequel to Rowdy Herrington’s 1989 actioner, Road House, which starred Patrick Swayze. Road House 2: Last Call is directed by Scott Ziehl (Broken Vessels) with an all-star cast that includes lead Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do!, Doom Generation), Richard Norton (City Hunter), Jake Busey (Starship Troopers) – not to mention action and stunt work … Continue reading

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Fist of Legend | 4K UHD (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 2024 In May of 2024, 88 Films is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Fist of Legend, a 1994 martial arts classic directed by Gordon Chan (Thunderbolt). The film stars Jet Li (Danny the Dog, League of Gods) and features action choreography by Yuen Woo-ping (Miracle Fighters, In the Line of Duty 4). When Chen Zhen (Li) discovers that his martial arts teacher has been murdered, he … Continue reading

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CJ7 | Blu-ray (88 Films)

CJ7 | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 2024 In May of 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for CJ7, a 2008 science fiction comedy directed by and starring Stephen Chow (The Mermaid, Kung Fu Hustle). A poor laborer father and his young son’s lives are turned upside down when a fascinating and strange new pet enters their world. Amid the resulting comic mayhem, they ultimately learn a poignant lesson about the … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Snake in the Eeagle’s Shadow | Blu-ray | Only $15.99 – Expires soon!

nake in the Eagle's Shadow | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Today’s Deal on Fire is 88 Films’ Blu-ray release for Yuen Woo Ping and Jackie Chan’s 1978 kung fu comedy masterpiece, Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow.  Note: This is a Region B title, so please be sure your hardware is compatible. This star-making film was the first to feature Jackie Chan’s trademark mix of mind-blowing martial arts action with hilariously choreographed slap-stick. It also marked the historic first collaboration between … Continue reading

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The Inspector Wears Skirts 3 | Bu-ray (88 Films)

The Inspector Wears Skirts 3 | Bu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: April 2024 In April of 2024, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Inspector Wears Skirts 3, a 1990 Hong Kong film directed by Wellson Chin Sing Wai (Naughty Boys). Inspector Kan (Stanley Fung), now married to Madame Wu (Sibelle Hu), has been instructed to train the Banshee Squad Members after Madame Wu goes into semi-retirement. For their next mission, the Squad is assigned … Continue reading

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The Inspector Wears Skirts 4 | Bu-ray (88 Films)

The Inspector Wears Skirts 4 | Bu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: April 2024 In April of 2024, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Inspector Wears Skirts 4, a 1992 Hong Kong film directed by Wellson Chin Sing Wai (Naughty Boys). To save the Hong Kong Police Force’s Banshee Squad from becoming defunct, the struggling new squad members seek the help of former officers Amy (Sandra Ng Kwan Yue), now a divorced mom with a … Continue reading

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The Roundup: No Way Out | Blu-ray (Capelight)

The Roundup: No Way Out | Blu-ray (Capelight)

RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2024 On May 26, 2024, MPI Home Video/Capelight is releasing the Blu-ray for The Roundup: No Way Out, the 3rd film in The Round Up franchise that started with 2017’s The Outlaws and 2022’s The Roundup (a subsequent 4th film is currently being prepped). The first film – directed by Kang Yoon-Sung – was based on the true story of a 2007-era police operation that saw a … Continue reading

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Bridging the gap to the upcoming movie? Netflix’ Teases the 6th and final season of the ‘Cobra Kai’ martial arts saga

Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg – all writers, producers, and directors of Cobra Kai – are working on the final 6th season of the Cobra Kai saga, which will be kicking its way to Netflix on a soon-to-be-announced date. Recent news (via Deadline) was that C.S. Lee (Dexter, Avatar: The Last Airbender) has joined the cast in an iconic role originating from The Karate Kid. According to sources, Lee will … Continue reading

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Gold Ninja Video to release Blu-ray for 1974’s ‘The Golden Triangle’ starring Yasuaki Kurata and Han Ying-Chieh

The Golden Triangle | Blu-ray (Gold Ninja Video)

Later this month, Indie label Gold Ninja Video is releasing the Blu-ray for The Golden Triangle (not to be confused with the 1975 film of the same name), a 1974 kung fu classic from director Chi Lo (The Dragon Lives Again) and star Yasuaki Kurata (Iceman: Time Traveller).  Official details: After his partner is killed in a job gone wrong, a super cool secret agent (Yasuaki Kurata, Fist of Legend) … Continue reading

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