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on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
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Bai Ying, actor known for ‘Dragon Inn’, ‘Lady Whirlwind’ and ‘Royal Warriors’, passes away at 84
Bai Ying, a veteran Hong Kong and Taiwanese actor known for his unforgettable roles in wuxia films, has passed away at the age of 84. Born in Beijing and raised in Taiwan, Bai began his acting career in the 1960s with Union Film Company, breaking out with his role
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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
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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 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 … Continue reading
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Remember kids… Don’t Play with Fire! 🔥 Blu-ray for Tsui Hark’s cult Hong Kong classic is NOW SHIPPING!
Goodie Emporium is now shipping Cult Epics’ Blu-ray for Don’t Play with Fire (aka Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind), a 1980 Hong Kong thriller from visionary director Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Once Upon A Time in China III). If you still question Tsui Hark as a storyteller or filmmaker, you need to see this. It’s a dark and disturbing film. The opening alone, which … Continue reading
THIS IS WAR! Watch Well Go USA’s New Trailer for Xu Zhanxiong’s period actioner ‘Crossing’
Arriving to theaters on July 10, 2026 from Well Go USA is Crossing, a period war actioner from director Xu Zhanxiong, who is perhaps best known for 2020’s Pioneer and 2024’s Burning Stars. Caught in a 400,000-troop encirclement, the Red Army relies on a strategic river crossing to survive. Amidst the chaos, an old soldier with a sacred vow and a homeless orphan discover the true meaning of devotion and … 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
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Deal on Fire! Mile 22 | Blu-ray | Only $7 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Mile 22 (read our review), a 2018 action/thriller directed by Peter Berg (Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day, Very Bad Things). Mile 22 stars Mark Wahlberg (The Corruptor, The Big Hit), Iko Uwais (Timur, The Night Comes for Us, The Raid, The Raid 2), Ronda Rousey (The Expendables 3, Furious 7) and John Malkovich (Deep Water Horizon, Con Air). In a visceral modern thriller from the director of Lone Survivor, … Continue reading
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A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Samurai Cinema
A lot of samurai films in Japan fall under jidaigeki, a wider category of historical drama placed before the modern age. Many stories take place in Edo-period Japan, where class rules, clan loyalty, sword law, and personal duty create pressure around every choice. Chanbara is the action-focused branch, built around sword fights, duels, pursuit scenes, and tightly controlled movement. Samurai cinema can feel more engaging when you watch it with … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance | Blu-ray | Only $14.85 – Expires soon!
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 … Continue reading
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Reap The Whirlwind: Four Films with Angela Mao | Blu-ray (Eureka)
On August 24, 2026, Eureka is releasing a Limited Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray (Region B) collection for Reap The Whirlwind: Four Films with Angela Mao, which includes 1971’s The Angry River, 1974’s Stoner, 1974’s The Tournament and 1976’s The Himalayan. One of the greatest action stars ever produced by the Hong Kong film industry, Angela Mao enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s following her leading roles in Hapkido, Lady Whirlwind and When Taekwondo Strikes, as well as her appearance alongside
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Where Action Movie Fans Actually Hang Out Online: From Old-School Forums to Live Video Chat
Action cinema has always had a passionate following. The explosions, the car chases, the jaw-dropping fight sequences — these things create fans who don’t just watch. They obsess. And increasingly, they gather. Online action cinema communities have exploded in size over the past decade, stretching across platforms old and new, quiet and chaotic. If you’ve ever wanted to know where to find your people, this is the map. The Forums … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | Blu-ray | Only $16.58 – Expires soon!
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 … Continue reading
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Asian Action Movies 2026: Martial Arts Films Fans Are Watching
A sharp guide to Asian action movies, upcoming action films, fight choreography, mobile fan culture, and martial arts cinema in 2026. Continue reading
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The Boxer | Blu-ray (Radiance)
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 Books, Rally 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
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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 … Continue reading
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