The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? 88 Films’ Blu-ray for ‘Painted Faces’ is now available

Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for Painted Faces, a 1988 Hong Kong Golden Harvest/Shaw Brothers co-production from director Alex Law Kai-Yui (Now You See Love… Now You Don’t).

Painted Faces tells the story about the Peking Opera School that Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao attended as young men. Specifically, their relationship Continue reading

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Wanna party like it’s 1995? The first Poster for ‘Cold War 1995’ teases a four way showdown with MI6 in the mix!

"Cold War 1995" Poster

“Cold War 1995” Poster

Cold War 1994 turned out to be a solid hit, pulling in around $46 million worldwide and drawing strong crowds in both Hong Kong and China. Critics responded well, with many calling it one of the best Hong Kong crime thrillers in years and a strong addition to the Cold War series.

Now, with Cold War 1994 finally here, fans are already looking ahead to Cold War 1995. Longman Leung (Helios, Cold War 2), who co-directed the original films (along with frequent collaborator, Sunny Luk), shot the two prequels back-to-back.

Titled Cold War 1994 and Cold War 1995, the movies collectively star Daniel Wu (Sky on Fire), Terrance Lau (Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In), Tse Kwan Ho (Warriors of Future), Louise Wong (A Guilty Conscience), Chow Yun Fat (Project Gutenberg), Aaron Continue reading

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THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow up

Considering The Furious debuted to a strong $19.6 million globally during its worldwide opening weekend, it comes as little surprise that a sequel is already in the works.

Producer Bill Kong of Hong Kong’s Edko Films has revealed that a sequel to The Furious may already be in development. “I can promise you one thing, that if Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance | Blu-ray | Only $14.85 – Expires soon!

Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance, a martial arts actioner starring The Furious stars Xie Miao (My Father is a Hero) and little Yang Enyou!

Bingjia Yang, the director of 2022’s Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman, returns with a sequel that picks up right where the original left off!

Xie Miao returns as the skilled blind sword-wielder, but this time he saves a young girl after she survived a tragic family massacre. Under the persistent persuasion of the orphaned girl, he reluctantly keeps her by his side and teaches her his martial arts skills, while she patiently prepares and waits for the perfect moment to take her revenge.

Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance also stars Tao Huang (Red Water) and Continue reading

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The Furious (2026) Review

"Furious" Poster

“Furious” Poster

Director: Kenji Tanigaki
Cast: Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian, Jeeja Yanin, Brian Le, Yang Enyou, Joey Iwanaga, Winai Wiangyangkung, Sahajak Boonthanakit
Running Time: 113 min.

By Z Ravas

It’s been a problem for at least a decade now that Hollywood doesn’t sincerely know how to market a stylish new action movie, particularly one out of Asia, without resorting to lazy comparisons like ‘It’s the next John Wick!’ or ‘It’s the next Raid!’ We’re seeing this same tactic play out now as Lionsgate tries to convince regular armchair Americans, the kind who don’t peruse websites like City on Fire or frequent the martial arts-obsessed corner of Twitter, as to why they should leave the comfort of their homes and pay money to see The Furious on the big screen—and the distributor has often done so by drawing comparisons to the popular Keanu Reeves series. (Outlets like Yahoo and Collider are guilty as well).

So let’s make one thing clear: The Furious is not the next John Wick. It is not the next Raid. It is the first The Furious.

And if we’re lucky, The Furious will prove to be just as influential as The Raid, setting a new benchmark for the action genre at large. At the same time, I’m doubtful that your average filmmakers will even attempt to meet the bar that’s set here—it is simply too out of reach! What we’re seeing in The Furious is really the fusion of two incredibly talented visionaries Continue reading

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Let’s Go!!! The legendary ‘Aces Go Places’ (aka Mad Mission) series is headed to 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray later this year!

Aces Go Places Collection | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)

Later this year, Shout is releasing the Aces Go Places Collection on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray. The set includes 1982’s Aces Go Places, 1983’s Aces Go Places II, 1984’s Aces Go Places Part III, 1986’s Aces Go Places IV, and 1989’s Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit.

Also known as the Mad Mission series, the Aces Go Places films are directed by Ringo Lam (City on Fire), Tsui Hark (Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain), Lau Continue reading

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‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long title

"Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert" Poster

“Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Poster

Blades of the Guardians arrives on digital June 30, with 4K Ultra HD, Blu ray and DVD set for August 25. In addition, Well Go USA has updated the title to Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert (for a second, we thought it was some kind of sequel).

Legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II) is back with a live-action adaptation of the Chinese comic book of the same name.

This wuxia actioner is headlined by Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2) and Nicolas Tse (Customs Frontline) with an all-star supporting cast that includes Yu Rongguang (New Police Story), Tony Leung Ka-fai (The Shadow’s Edge), Max Zhang (Wolf Pack), Kara Hui (Sakra) and – last, but not least – Jet Li (League of Gods), in his first film appearance Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | Blu-ray | Only $16.58 – Expires soon!

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | 4K Ultra HD (Well Go USA)

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | 4K Ultra HD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, the acclaimed hit film from director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences, The Monkey King) – and producers Wilson Yip (Paradox, Ip Man Franchise) and John Chong (The Invincible Dragon).

This all-star martial arts actioner (read our review), stars Louis Koo (Organized Crime and Triad Bureau), Sammo Hung (King Swindler), Richie Jen (Trivisa), Raymond Lam (Line Walker) and Philip Ng (Undercover Punch and Gun), and with action by Kenji Tanigaki (Enter the Fat Dragon).

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In is an adaptation of the cult manhua (Chinese comicbook) series City of Darkness by Andy Seto. Set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Walled City, which was a de jure Chinese enclave within Continue reading

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Mortal Kombat II (2026) Review

"Mortal Kombat II" Poster

“Mortal Kombat II” Poster

Director: Simon McQuoid
Cast: Karl Urban, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Hiroyuki Sanada, Lewis Tan, Tati Gabrielle, Max Huang, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Damon Herriman, Martyn Ford, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, Adeline Rudolph
Running Time: 116 min. 

By Z Ravas

You just know New Line was like, “we gotta get this out on VOD before The Furious hits theaters on Friday!”

Which is my cheeky way of saying the fights in Mortal Kombat II are not very good, a truth that is made all the more glaring by the knowledge that choreographer Kensuke Sonomura and director Kenji Tanigaki are likely about to reshape the genre this weekend with their latest martial arts epic.

Mortal Kombat II’s saving grace, then, might be that…Mortal Kombat has never been about just the fighting. It’s about the worldbuilding, the atmosphere, the iconic-looking characters, and the way the series is able to seamlessly combine genre flavors like military actioner and wuxia fantasy.

At the end of the day, this sequel had one mission: to be better than the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie. The producers needed it to be better, the fans needed it to be better—this franchise’s continued life on the silver screen depended upon it. In that regard, I want to call this Mortal Kombat II a mild success: it does indeed come closer to capturing the spirit of the games Continue reading

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Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters Friday

"The Furious" Poster

Martial arts stars Xie Miao (My Father is A Hero, Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman), Joe Taslim (The Raid, The Night Comes for Us), Jeeja Yanin (Chocolate, Triple Threat) and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, Beyond Skyline) team up for the Edko/XYZ Films English-language Hong Kong actioner, The Furious, which hits theaters on Friday!

After the daughter of Wang Wei (Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Taslim) – a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously Continue reading

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The Japanese ‘Rocky’? Perhaps. But it’s every bit its equal! Shuji Terayama’s ‘The Boxer’ arrives on Blu-ray in July

On July 20, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1977’s The Boxer. Legendary director and playwright Shuji Terayama (Throw Away Your BooksRally in the Streets) made The Boxer for major studio Toei, at the request of lead actor Sugawara.

While the story has the studio’s trademark gritty 1970s setting, Terayama imbues the film with his characteristic carnivalesque atmosphere Continue reading

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Warcraft: From the Big Screen to World of Warcraft and Modern Boosting Services

The Warcraft universe is one of the most recognizable fantasy franchises in gaming history. Created by Blizzard Entertainment, it has expanded far beyond its original real-time strategy roots, becoming a global phenomenon through World of Warcraft and even inspiring a major Hollywood film adaptation. Millions of players continue to explore Azeroth, battle legendary enemies, and create unforgettable adventures within this vast fantasy world.

Released in 2016, the Warcraft movie introduced the conflict between humans and orcs to a wider audience. While the film focused on the early events of the franchise’s lore, it also reignited interest in the MMORPG. Many viewers who discovered the universe through the movie later joined World of Warcraft, while veteran players returned to experience new content and take advantage of wow boosting services to catch up with the latest endgame challenges.

The Legacy of the Warcraft Movie

The Warcraft film brought iconic characters, locations, and battles to life with impressive visual effects. Fans were able to see Stormwind, the Dark Portal, and famous heroes portrayed on the big screen. Although the movie condensed many storylines, it successfully showcased the scale and depth of the Warcraft universe.

For longtime fans, the film was an opportunity to see beloved lore represented in a new medium. For newcomers, it served as an introduction to the ongoing conflict that has defined the franchise for decades.

World of Warcraft: The Heart of Azeroth

World of Warcraft remains the centerpiece of the Warcraft franchise. Since its launch in 2004, the game has received numerous expansions, each introducing new continents, dungeons, raids, and storylines. Players can choose from multiple races and classes while exploring a constantly evolving world.

Endless Endgame Content

One reason for WoW’s longevity is its rich endgame ecosystem. Players can participate in:

  • Mythic+ dungeons
  • High-level raids
  • PvP arenas and battlegrounds
  • Achievement hunting
  • Mount and transmog collecting

Every season introduces fresh rewards and challenges, encouraging players to continuously improve their characters.

Why Players Use WoW Boosting Services

Not every player has the time required to complete difficult content. Modern expansions often demand significant preparation, coordination, and hours of practice. WoW boosting services help players reach specific goals more efficiently.

Common boosting options include:

  • Raid clears
  • Mythic+ dungeon runs
  • PvP rating boosts
  • Achievement completion
  • Mount and gear farming

These services allow players to experience content they might otherwise miss due to limited schedules or skill barriers.

The Connection Between Warcraft and WoW Boosting

The Warcraft movie helped attract new audiences to the franchise, while World of Warcraft continues to expand the universe through ongoing stories and gameplay. As the game grows more complex, boosting services have become a common solution for players seeking faster progression and access to high-end rewards.

Whether someone discovered Azeroth through the Warcraft film or has been adventuring since the early days of WoW, the franchise offers countless opportunities for exploration, competition, and achievement. Combined with modern boosting options, players can enjoy more of what makes World of Warcraft one of the most successful MMORPGs ever created.

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Battle Wizard (1977) Review

"Battle Wizard" Poster

“Battle Wizard” Poster

Director: Pao Hsueh Lieh
Cast: Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Tien Ni, Lin Chen-Chi, Shih Chung-Tien, Chiang Tao, Keung Hon, Wai Wang, Si Wai, San Shu-Wa, Gam Lau, Teresa Ha Ping
Running Time: 77 min.

By Z Ravas

In which the bad guy’s master plan is to feed the hero to a captive gorilla…because the hero has already drank the blood of the mythical snake creature known as the Red Python, granting him superhuman powers…so if the gorilla drinks his blood, it’ll turn the animal into an unstoppable force capable of smiting the bad guy’s enemies once and for all. Because that grand scheme isn’t convoluted at all, right?

Welcome to 1977’s The Battle Wizard! Released in theaters by the Shaw Brothers just a few months after the original Star Wars, this special FX-fueled wuxia arrived from Pao Hsueh-Li, a frequent co-director on Chang Cheh films like The Boxer from Shantung and The Water Margin. While Cheh’s work is frequently noted for its grit and realism, Pao Hsueh-Li threw all that out the window for this hallucinatory ride. On the surface, the plot is simple enough—and, speaking of Star Wars, it concerns a half-brother (The Super Inframan’s Danny Lee) and sister (Tanny Tien-Ni of Human Lanterns) who don’t know they’re related. The duo are manipulated into conflict by Shih Chung-Tien’s Yellow Robe Man, who wants revenge against their father for stealing Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Universal Soldier | 4K Ultra HD | Only $11.49 – Expires soon!

Universal Soldier | 4K Ultra HD (Lionsgate)

Universal Soldier | 4K Ultra HD (Lionsgate)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for Universal Soldier, a 1992 sci-fi actioner from director Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, Godzilla).

Jean-Claude Van Damme (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning) and Dolph Lundgren (Universal Soldier: Regeneration) are members of a prototype military unit known as the Universal Soldiers, the two possess extraordinary skills and powers, and are devoid of pain, emotions…or memories of their lives before they become UniSols.

Universal Soldier also stars Ally Walker (Singles), Ed O’Ross (Full Metal Jacket), Jerry Orbach (Prince of the City), Ralf Moeller (Cyborg), Tom Continue reading

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BACK TO THE SLAMMER! Jean-Claude Van Damme is back behind bars for David Charhon’s MMA thriller ‘Prison Fight’

Following 1990’s Death Warrant, 1993’s Nowhere to Run, 1996’s In Hell and 2012’s Dragon Eyes, martial arts icon Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Impact) is headed back to the slammer in Prison Fight, an upcoming action thriller that reunites the “Muscles from Brussels” with French filmmaker David Charhon (Cyprien), following their collaborations on 2025’s The Gardener and 2021’s The Last Mercenary.

Prison Fight follows three brothers destined for boxing glory until their lives fall apart. One of them travels to Thailand to compete in an underground Continue reading

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