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Andrew Hernandez on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewAwesome! I remember when he said he didn’t want to do the sequel right away,…
Guest777 on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewAccording to Bren Foster, a sequel to Life After Fighting is coming! The stor…
Typo on The King’s Warden (2026) Review12 M tickets sold. 14 M = almost sure. After that...
Typo on War of the Arrows (2011) Review7,5/10
Muhammad Faisal on Timu(r) Genghis Khan? Don’t miss the Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Rise of the Conqueror’ arriving to Digital on April 14thHe looks a Persian here, not a Turko Mongol.
Ningen on Protect Ya Neck! Watch the New Trailer for RZA’s Quentin Tarantino-backed thriller ‘One Spoon Of Chocolate’Opening shot makes me think of Attack the Gas Station.
Andrew Hernandez on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’This Tatiana Neva seems like a good martial artist as demonstrated in her onl…
JJ Bona on A female RAID? Livi Ciananta tears through gangsters in the New Trailer for the Iko Uwais-produced ‘Ikatan Darah’The Shadow Strays was pretty solid. Better than anything Hollywood as produce…
Vernardo Lau on A female RAID? Livi Ciananta tears through gangsters in the New Trailer for the Iko Uwais-produced ‘Ikatan Darah’Ugh actually, Indonesia are lacking of action movies since they mostly domina…
Typo on James Wan to direct remake of ‘The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil’ with Ma Dong-seok (aka Don Lee) reprising his roleAnother useless remake. Next!
Tai on Duel to the Death | Blu-ray (88 Films)Where is the 4k version? We’re waiting 😀
Millan on Nothing is over! Sylvester Stallone steps in as Executive Producer for Jalmari Helander’s ‘John Rambo’ prequelTHE RAID films easily blow away the JOHN WICK films,along with THE FAST AND T…
Paul Bramhall on Dead Camping the Live (2022) ReviewThe review was based on the Korean DVD (no English subtitles unfortunately).
Martin Fennell on To Kill with Intrigue (1976) ReviewI got it out of the library. I had to look up on imdb which guy was Jackie. W…
Throwdown on This you can trust… Christopher McQuarrie to write and direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘King Conan’?I can see how a powerful and elegiac sendoff, like Logan, with Conan reckonin…
Sixx on Dead Camping the Live (2022) ReviewWhere did you view this? Can't find it anywhere. thx
Kung Fu Bob O'Brien on This you can trust… Christopher McQuarrie to write and direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘King Conan’?YES! I want this! If they do it right, playing him as ruggedly aged, slower,…
Andrew Hernandez on Jade (2025) ReviewI saw that Jade is on Hi-Yah, and I watched it preparing for a bad movie with…
Martin Fennell on The Black Panther of Shaolin | Blu-ray (AGFA)I just watched this. Thought it was pretty average, but good fight sequences.…
Dawud on Asian DVD retailer SensAsian.com closes its doorsSad news, at least we still have YesAsia
Typo on G.I. Samurai | Blu-ray (Arrow)The new artwork is pretry good (you can recognize the actors, not like in som…
Andrew Hernandez on Witness Japan’s most lethal assassin in a NEW action clip from Well Go USA’s ‘Revolver Lily’ arriving on Digital Jan 17It was a pretty good movie. I liked the visuals and how everything was shot a…
Tory on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’The good shit! Yeah, you can always see stuff like The Wild Bunch, The Getawa…
Pap on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’Damn, Taimak? I can't wait to check it out!
Ningen on The Killer | 4K Ultra HD (Shout)Theatrical trailer. https://youtu.be/UBjnv3C-g5o?si=apNtaGvAcQfSJHhr
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The Blade | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)
On March 31, 2026, Criterion is releasing the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray for The Blade, a 1995 Hong Kong martial arts film directed Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind). Among the boldest accomplishments of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age, this uniquely visceral martial-arts movie puts a gritty new spin on the story of the one-armed swordsman, an iconic figure from … Continue reading
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Underworld Chronicles: Three Yakuza Fables by Takashi Miike | Blu-ray (Radiance)
On March 23, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) collection for Underworld Chronicles: Three Yakuza Fables by Takashi Miike, which includes 1996’s Fudoh: The New Generation, 2001’s Agitator and 2002’s Deadly Outlaw: Rekka. Note: A Blu-ray (Region A) for 2001’s Agitator will be released on its own in the U.S. The late nineties and early 00s saw director Takashi Miike make the transition from his origins in … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Tuxedo | Blu-ray | Only $9 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Kevin Donovan’s The Tuxedo, a 2002 action-comedy starring Jackie Chan (Vanguard, The Iron Mask) and Jennifer Love Hewitt (I Know What You Did Last Summer). Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong (Chan) learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin: Never touch Devlin’s prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive accident, Jimmy puts on … Continue reading
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Shift in Bitcoin Miner Valuation Logic: Eden Miner Leads the New “AI + Cloud Hashrate” Investment Wave
— Wall Street Embraces “Computational Infrastructure,” Eden Miner Helps Ordinary People Share the Digital Transformation Dividends with Zero Barriers Entering 2025, the global cryptocurrency mining industry is facing a complete identity transformation. As investment banks like JPMorgan list “High-Performance Computing (HPC)” as a new growth vector for mining enterprise valuation, traditional Bitcoin mining farms are rapidly accelerating their upgrade into super data centers serving AI training. In this wave of … Continue reading
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How Medieval Extreme Helps Modern Fighters Choose Knight Armor That Actually Works
With the help of Medieval Extreme, HEMA and IMCF fighters can arrange knight armor that performs well in full-contact armored fighting. This is done through the provision of elaborate technical specifications of materials, very accurate measurement protocols for personal fitting, and noticeable product classification linked to combat use cases rather than ornamental replicas. Thus guaranteeing that what you buy is made for impact resistance, ergonomic articulation, and competition standards rather … Continue reading
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Woke feminism or ‘Tomb Raider’-sploitation? The Pierce Brosnan and Lily James ‘Cliffhanger’ reboot drops summer ’26
*Stallone sold separately*… a reboot of Stallone’s 1993 action blockbuster Cliffhanger is arriving in 2026. Also titled Cliffhanger, the upcoming thriller is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Unknown, Commuter) and written by Ana Lily Amirpour (Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon). The film will follow a seasoned mountaineer, Ray Cooper (Pierce Brosnan), who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with his daughter, Sydney. During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s … Continue reading
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Accessibility in Gaming: Features That Make Games Inclusive
Video games are meant to bring joy and challenge, but for many players with disabilities, that fun can be blocked by tiny text, tricky controls, or flashing lights. Lately, studios have started to fix this by adding smart tools that welcome everyone. Early in the conversation, even gambling sites like Lukki Casino and role-playing hubs such as rollettocasino.ie have shown how clear menus and adjustable sounds can open doors for … Continue reading
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Dragon Down! ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ director Ang Lee loosens his kung fu hold on the Bruce Lee biopic
Acclaimed director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) is hitting pause on his Bruce Lee biopic. Speaking at a recent event in China, Lee admitted that his biopic is extremely complex for a variety of reasons and has been put on hold due to “creativity, funding, and copyright” issues, though he still hopes to make the film. He added that he aims to find a new way to shoot it … Continue reading
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Duel to the Death | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On February 24, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for Duel to the Death, a 1982 martial arts actioner from director Ching Siu-Tung (Jade Dynasty, Wonder Seven) that stars Norman Chu (The Sword), Flora Cheung (The Head Hunter) and Damian Lau (Magic Crane). Every ten years, a duel is held between the finest Japanese and Chinese martial artists to determine whose Swordmanship is superior. During the … Continue reading
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Peking Opera Blues | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Arrow)
On February 16, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray (Region B) for Peking Opera Blues, a 1986 Hong Kong classic from visionary director, Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Knock Off). Having already proven himself a master of kinetic action with Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, legendary director Tsui Hark would add lashings
Circle of Iron | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Blue Underground)
In early 2026, Blue Underground is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Circle of Iron, a 1978 mystical martial arts film from director Richard Moore. The disc will be presented with a brand-new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. At the height of his international fame, the legendary Bruce Lee – along with his friend and student James Coburn … Continue reading
Sammo’ films for yo’ collection? Eureka’s ‘Manchu Boxer’, ‘Paper Marriage’ and ‘Shanghai, Shanghai’ out next week
On December 8, 2025, Eureka will be releasing the 3-Disc collection for Triple Threat: Three Films With Sammo Hung, which will include 1974’s The Manchu Boxer, 1988’s Paper Marriage and 1990’s Shanghai, Shanghai. Just as the kung fu film seemed to be losing steam as the 1970s came to a close, a new generation of martial arts stars rose to the top of Hong Kong cinema. Amongst them were Yuen … Continue reading
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Showdown in Little Tokyo’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ actor, dies at 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese-American actor kwown for his charismatic portrayals — from Chang in 1987’s The Last Emperor to the sorcerer Shang Tsung in 1995’s Mortal Kombat and Trade Minister Tagomi in 2015’s The Man in the High Castle — has passed away at age 75 in Santa Barbara, California, following complications
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Jason Statham runs for shelter! New Trailer for the upcoming action thriller ‘Shelter’ from ‘Angel Has Fallen’ director
Action star Jason Statham (The Meg) teams up with director Ric Roman Waugh (Felon, Angel Has Fallen) for Shelter, an upcoming thriller written by Ward Parry (The Shattering). A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history. The film also stars Bill … Continue reading
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Kumusta? Watch the sequel Trailer for Erik Matti’s Filipino actioner ‘BuyBust: The Undesirables’ (aka ‘BuyBust 2’)
Ballerina who? Anne Curtis is back with a vengeance in Erik Matti’s BuyBust: The Undesirables, a 9-episode sequel to his 2018 martial arts actioner BuyBust (read our review). The original told the story of cop (Curtis) who finds herself trapped inside a dangerous slum area in Manila after a poorly planned buy-bust
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