Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH! for the month of July

Posted on July 2, 2021 by JJ Bona

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of July, which includes a New film added to Hi-YAH! every Friday! Read on for the full list!

7/2/21 | Hydra (Hi-YAH! Original) – After retiring as an assassin, Takashi (Masanori Mimoto) leads a quiet life as a chef at a sushi bar, where he secretly watches over the daughter of a former mark. His peace is short-lived: soon, he is recruited for a final job that he simply can’t refuse. This acclaimed film (read our review) marks the directorial debut of actor/stuntman Continue reading →

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The Saint of Gamblers (1995) Review

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Paul Bramhall
"The Saint of Gamblers" DVD Cover

“The Saint of Gamblers” DVD Cover

Director: Wong Jing
Cast: Eric Kot, Chingmy Yau, Ben Lam, Ng Man Tat, Diana Pang Dang, Shing Fui On, Ashton Chen, Bobby Yip, Nat Chan Pak Cheung, Hui Si Man, Pauline Yeung, Donnie Yen, Corey Yuen Kwai, Andy Cheng Kai-Chung
Running Time: 96 min.

By Paul Bramhall

While the Hong Kong gambling movie has been around for several decades, chances are if you ask someone to name one of them, the default answer will be the 1989 classic God of Gamblers, and understandably so. One of Wong Jing’s finest moments in the director’s chair (some would probably say the finest moment), the casting of Chow Yun Fat as the chocolate loving card sharp would result in what can best be described as a God of Gamblers universe (long before Marvel and DC!) that stretched across (at my last count) 12 movies. 

Concluding with From Vegas to Macau 3 in 2016, everything that came in-between either involved supporting characters from the original (and as the years passed by, supporting characters from the follow-ups!), characters related to earlier entries in the series (Louis Koo playing the successor to Andy Lau’s Knight of Gamblers in Conman in Tokyo), or re-cast key characters all together (Leon Lai replacing Chow Yun Fat’s role in God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage). Made in a world where such things as official sequels and spin-offs didn’t really exist, the series makes for interesting viewing purely to appreciate how wild Hong Kong cinema could get. To put things Continue reading →

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Well Go USA to release Blu-ray for Tony Leung Ka Fai’s directorial debut ‘Midnight Diner’ in August

Posted on July 1, 2021 by JJ Bona
Midnight Diner | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Midnight Diner | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On August 17, 2021, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Midnight Diner. The film marks the directorial debut of noted Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Ka Fai (A Better Tomorrow 3), who also plays the lead. The story is based on Shinya Shokudo, a Japanese manga series by Yaro Abe.

The “Midnight Diner” is a small one-man, counter-only restaurant where Master (Leung) serves good food and a comfortable atmosphere. Through the years, people from all over come to the diner to share their story, taste Master’s delicious home cooking, and leave feeling refreshed and full.

Midnight Diner also stars Deng Chao (Shadow), Eddie Peng (Operation Mekong) and Joyce Continue reading →

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Simon Yam, Gigi Leung and Charlie Yeung’s family friendly film ‘Quill’ arrives to Blu-ray from Well Go USA in August

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Samson Kwok
"Little Q" Theatrical Poster

“Little Q” Theatrical Poster

On August 17, 2021, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Little Q (aka Quill), starring Simon Yam (Cross, SPL II: A Time for Consequences)

Directed by Law Wing Cheong (Iceman, Punished), Little Q is a true story of a guide dog and its owner, and is based on the bestselling book “Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog” by Japanese authors Ryohei Akimoto and Kengo Ishiguro, which was previously adapted into the popular film Quill – The life of a Guide Dog in 2004.

Little Q also stars Gigi Leung (The Monkey King), Charlie Yeung (Cold War 2) and Him Law (The Monkey King 1, 2 and 3).

Check out the Well Go USA’s New Trailer Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Ninja III: The Domination | Blu-ray | Only $10.19 – Expires soon!

Posted on July 1, 2021 by JJ Bona
Ninja III: The Domination: Collecrtor's Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Ninja III: The Domination: Collecrtor’s Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1984’s Ninja III: The Domination, directed by Sam Firstenberg (American Ninja).

This 3rd sequel to Enter the Ninja and Revenge of the Ninja teams Lucinda Dickey (Breakin’) with the legendary Sho Kosugi (9 Deaths of the Ninja). The film also stars David Chung (Missing in Action 2: The Beginning) and James Hong (Big Trouble in Little China).

Aerobic instructor Christie Ryder (Dickey) becomes possessed by the spirit of an evil ninja when she comes to his aid after he was shot down. Dominated by the killer’s vicious and relentless rage, she sets out to brutally attack his enemies. Her boyfriend, confused by Christie’s changing personality and afraid that he might be her next victim, enlists the help of Yamada (Kosugi). In a life-threatening exorcism Continue reading →

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The forecast for today is a New Teaser Poster for ‘The White Storm 3’ starring Lau Ching-Wan, Louis Koo and Aaron Kwok

Posted on June 30, 2021 by JJ Bona
"The White Storm 3" Theatrical Poster

“The White Storm 3” Theatrical Poster

In the mood for another storm? Just like David Lam’s ongoing collection of Storm films (Z-Storm, S-Storm, L-Storm, P Storm and G Storm), the other Storm franchise continues to run wild with a third film that just started shooting.

For the upcoming The White Storm 3, Herman Yau (Nessun Dorma) is once again at the helm, while Lau Ching-Wan (A Hero Never Dies), Louis Koo (Paradox) and, new-to-the-franchise star, Aaron Kwok (Project Gutenberg), are leading the show.

In 2019’s The White Storm 2: Drug Lords, Yau (Shock Wave) took over directing duties for Benny Chan – with Andy Lau (The Adventurers) headlining with returning star, Louis Koo (Paradox).

The first film (read our review), starred Continue reading →

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Martial arts star Scott Adkins to join Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada and Donnie Yen in Chad Stahelski’s ‘John Wick 4’?

Posted on June 29, 2021 by JJ Bona
"John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum" Korean Theatrical Poster

“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” Korean Theatrical Poster

Chad Stahelski – co-director of the original John Wick and sole director for John Wick: Chapter 2 and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – will once again be teaming up with his partner David Leitch (Atomic Blonde) for John Wick: Chapter 4.

(Note: Contrary to previous reports, John Wick: Chapter 4 and John Wick: Chapter 5 will no longer be shot back-to-back due to recent Covid restrictions).

Unlike the first three films, which take place primarily in New York City, John Wick: Chapter 4 will be an international affair with most of the shoot taking place in Berlin and Paris, with additional photography in New York City and Japan.

The biggest news, especially for martial arts and Asian film fans, is that Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Max Cloud) is in negotiations to join a cast that already Continue reading →

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‘The Raid’ helmer Gareth Evans’ next film ‘Havoc’ adds Sunny Pang, Timothy Olyphant, Luis Guzmán and others

Posted on June 28, 2021 by JJ Bona
"The Raid" Theatrical Poster

“The Raid” Theatrical Poster

Writer/director Gareth Evans (Apostle, Merantau), the mastermind behind The Raid franchise, has his next film lined up: a thriller titled Havoc, which will star and be produced by Tom Hardy (Mad Max Fury Road).

The film will also star Timothy Olyphant (Live Free or Die Hard), Forest Whitaker (Bloodsport), Justin Cornwell (The Umbrella Academy), Luis Guzmán (Carlito’s Way), Jessie Mei Li (Last Night in Soho), Yeo Yann Yann (Wet Season), Quelin Sepulveda (Meeting Place), Sunny Pang (Headshot, The Night Comes for Us), and UFC mixed martial artist Michelle Waterson (via Variety).

After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective (Hardy) must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, while unraveling Continue reading →

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Idol (2019) Review

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Paul Bramhall
"Idol" Theatrical Poster

“Idol” Theatrical Poster

Director: Lee Su-jin
Cast: Han Suk-Kyu, Sol Kyung-Gu, Chun Woo-Hee, Yoo Seung-Mok, Joe Byeong-Gyu, Kim Jae-Hwa, Hyun Bong-Sik, Jo Dae-Hee, Kang Mal-Geum
Running Time: 144 min.

By Paul Bramhall

The topic of political corruption has always provided fertile ground for filmmakers in Korea, almost to the point that if a politician turns up in a Korean movie, it’s a safe bet that they’ll either end up corrupt (if they’re not already), or at the very least be involved in a plot involving corruption in some way. While the predictability of such characters may be expected to result in overly familiar storylines, on the contrary some filmmakers have used the theme to create pieces of work that range from devastating to devilishly entertaining. The likes of Woo Min-ho’s Inside Men, Lee Kyoung-mi’s The Truth Beneath, and Han Jae-rim’s The King all tackle themes of corruption either as part of or the central theme of their stories, and all rank as some of the best productions to come out of Korea in recent years.

In 2019 director Lee Su-jin released his sophomore feature Idol which also uses the theme of political corruption to frame a broader story that focuses on the dark follies of human nature. Han Suk-kyu (The Prison, The Gingko Bed) plays a popular member of the city council who’s angling to run for governor, plans which are put at risk when he returns home one night to find his wife (Kang Mal-geum – The Chase, Lucky Chan-sil) cleaning up a bloody mess in the garage, a mangled Continue reading →

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Live-action videogame adaptation of ‘Dynasty Warriors’ starring Louis Koo is heading to Netflix on July 1

Posted on June 27, 2021 by JJ Bona
"Dynasty Warriors" Theatrical Poster

“Dynasty Warriors” Theatrical Poster

On July 1, 2021, Dynasty Warriors, the live-action film based on the popular videogame of the same name, is heading to Netflix.

The fantasy actioner, directed by Roy Chow (Nightfall, Rise of the Legend), stars Louis Koo (Three), Wang Kai (Railroad Tigers), Han Geng (The Great Detective), Tony Yang (The Adventurers), Justin Cheung (3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy), Ray Lui (Flash Point), Gulnazar (Police Story 2013) and Carina Lau (From Vegas to Macau II).

The games brought The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Luo Guanzhong’s classic novel about a wartorn era in Chinese history, to the hack-and-slash genre. KOEI released the first Sangoku Musō (Dynasty Warriors) game in 1997 for the PlayStation as a spinoff Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Steven Seagal Triple Feature | Blu-ray | Only $11.39 – Expires soon!

Posted on June 26, 2021 by JJ Bona
Above the Law & Under Siege I/II | Blu-ray (Warner)

Above the Law & Under Siege I/II | Blu-ray (Warner)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray Triple Feature for Steven Seagal’s Above the Law, Under Siege and Under Siege 2.

Andrew Davis (The Fugitive) directs Steven Seagal in 1988’s Above the Law. The film involves a former Special Operations Vietnam vet works as a Chicago cop, and uncovers C.I.A. wrongdoing. Also starring Pam Grier, Henry Silva and Sharon Stone!

Davis and Seagal team up again in 1992’s Under Siege. In the film, a former SEAL (Seagal), now cook, is the only person who can stop a gang of terrorists (headed by Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey) when they sieze control of a US Navy battleship.

In Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, the cook is back, only this time, he’s dealing with terrorists Continue reading →

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Don’t miss Well Go USA’s New action-packed Trailer for Benny Chan’s ‘Raging Fire’ starring Donnie Yen and Nicholas Tse

Posted on June 25, 2021 by JJ Bona
"Raging Fire" Theatrical Poster

“Raging Fire” Theatrical Poster

Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to Raging Fire, the latest from martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (Big Brother) and co-star Nicholas Tse (As the Light Goes Out).

The highly anticipated film also marks the final project of noted Hong Kong director, Benny Chan (Big Bullet, Who Am I?), who passed away during the tail end of the film’s production.

“We are thrilled to team up with Emperor, Tencent and Super Bullet Pictures to bring Raging Fire to North American audiences,” said Doris Pfardrescher, Well Go USA president and chief executive (via Variety).

In Raging Fire, Shan (Yen) is a righteous cop who’s solved countless cases. One day, his past Continue reading →

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Catch the Newest Trailer for Marvel Studios’ live-action adaptation ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’

Posted on June 24, 2021 by JJ Bona
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" Theatrical Poster

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Theatrical Poster

Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12) is currently hard-at-work putting finishing touches on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, an upcoming Marvel Studios’ live-action martial arts film starring Canadian actor Simu Liu, who is best known for his role on the CBC sitcom Kim’s Convenience.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is an adaptation of writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin’s Shang-Chi, also known as Master of Kung Fu (also a recurring character in the 70’s comic book/magazine, The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu).

Co-stars include Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians), veteran Hong Kong actor Tony Leung (Europe Raiders), Fala Chen (The Treasure), Michelle Yeoh (Reign of Assassins) and Florian Munteanu (Creed II).

Jackie Chan Stunt Team member Vi-Dan Tran Continue reading →

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Brotherhood of the Wolf | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Posted on June 23, 2021 by JJ Bona
Brotherhood of the Wolf | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Brotherhood of the Wolf | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: On July 27, 2021

On July 27, 2021, Shout! Factory is releasing a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray for Christophe Gans’ 2002 thriller Brotherhood of the Wolf, starring Samuel Le Bihan, Vincent Cassel, Emilie Dequenne, Monica Bellucci, Jérémie Rénier and martial arts Mark Dacascos (Drive, The Driver).

Check out the official details below:

The incredible hit that took audiences and critics alike on “a wild ride” (Premiere) is back with more chilling adventure that’s sure to have pulses racing all over again!

When a mysterious beast ravages the countryside, two unlikely heroes are called in to fight the evil. And now, their battle against dark, unspeakable terror is even more gripping with a daring Continue reading →

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Quentin Tarantino’s novel for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ gets a Trailer featuring unseen footage from the film

Posted on June 23, 2021 by JJ Bona
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel

On June 29, 2021, Harper Perennial is releasing the paperback for Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel.

The book is the director’s long-awaited first work of fiction — at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal — is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award-winning film.

As with the film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore.

Also, a New Trailer tie-in includes never-before-seen footage from the 2019 film, as well as excerpts from the expanded storyline the book has to offer. Check it out Continue reading →

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