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Failan | Blu-ray (Whole Grain Pictures)

Failan | Blu-ray (Whole Grain Pictures)

On November 10, 2026, Whole Grain Pictures will release Failan on Blu-ray (Region A). This acclaimed 2001 gritty melodrama comes from director Song Hae-Seong, who is perhaps best known for his 2010 remake of John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow. Kang-kae’s a gangster (Choi Min-sik, Old Boy), but he’s just too nice to be all that successful at it. When his boss commits a murder, it’s Kang-kae who is picked to take … Continue reading →

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🦂 SCORPION WINS! 88 Films’ Blu-ray of the 1992 Golden Harvest classic ‘Operation Scorpio’ now available

Now shipping is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region A) for Operation Scorpio (aka Scorpion King), a 1992 martial arts film directed by David Lai Dai-Wai (Runaway Blues). A young man learns martial arts from two masters of opposing styles, he then combines them to take on the local gangster’s son, who is a master

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Missing in Action | 4K Ultra HD (MVD)

On November 24, 2026, MVD Rewind is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 1984’s Missing in Action. Martial arts master Chuck Norris (Code of Silence) is the star of Missing in Action, a blistering, fast-paced action-adventure dramatizing the bitter plight of American servicemen still held captive in Vietnam–and one man’s mission to get them out! Special Forces Col. James Braddock (Norris) knows all too well that American soldiers are secretly … Continue reading →

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Hail to the thief! Arrow Video’s 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’ now shipping

Now shipping is Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD for Once a Thief, a 1991 actioner from acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo (The Killer, Hard Boiled). Secure your copy today at Goodie Emporium! The film stars Chow Yun-Fat (Prisoner on Fire), Leslie Cheung (Double Tap), Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire), Paul Chu Kong (The Big Heat) and Kenneth Tsang (To Be Number One). Legendary director John Woo unites with three of … Continue reading →

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Owl vs. Bumbo | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On October 26, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Owl vs Bumbo – also known as The Owl and Dumbo and The Owl vs Bombo) – a 1984 action comedy starring Sammo Hung (Dragons Forever) and George Lam (Europe Raiders). Chan (Sammo Hung) and Wong (George Lam), aka “Bumbo and the Owl”, believe their criminal days are behind them. However, their pasts come back to … Continue reading →

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Jackie Chan, Scott Adkins, and old women with knives! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of August

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of August. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive

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How Technology Made Online Casinos More Convenient and Accessible

Technology has changed how people manage daily tasks, from banking and shopping to entertainment. Online casinos have followed the same path. Faster mobile connections, secure payment systems and well-designed platforms have made casino services easier to access and manage. The main challenge for operators is now clear: convenience must come with reliable performance, transparent information and strong user controls. The platforms that handle these areas well offer a smoother experience … Continue reading →

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Where’s Officer Tuba? | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On October 26, 2026, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1986’s Where’s Officer Tuba?, an action comedy starring Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors), Jacky Cheung (Bullet in the Head), David Chiang (The New One-Armed Swordsman) and Joey Wong (City Hunter). When timid police officer Tuba (Hung) – more interested in music than chasing crooks, is put on a dangerous mission, he witnesses the killing of decorated hero Chow, … Continue reading →

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A Better Tomorrow Trilogy | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On September 27, 2026, Arrow is releasing a 5-Disc Limited 4K Ultra HD set for A Better Tomorrow Trilogy, which includes 1986’s A Better Tomorrow, 1987’s A Better Tomorrow II, and 1989’s A Better Tomorrow III: Love & Death in Saigon. In 1986, a chance encounter between producer Tsui Hark and director John Woo led both men to collaborate on the revolutionary A Better Tomorrow, an unexpected smash hit that … Continue reading →

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More FURIOUS than JOHN WICK? The gritty New Thai actioner ‘The Debt Collector’ is now streaming on Netflix

Now available on Netflix is The Debt Collector, a Thai action film from writer-director Surapong Ploensang (Cracked), starring Nadech Kugimiya (Death Whisperer) in the lead role. Haunted by guilt after prison, a former debt collector (Kugimiya) races against a terminal illness, returning to his old world to avenge loan

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She’s back and sassier than ever in 4K! Korean favorite ‘My Sassy Girl’ hits U.S. theaters with a gorgeous new restoration

"My Sassy Girl" Poster

The 2001 South Korean fan favorite My Sassy Girl is coming to U.S. theaters for a limited engagement through Film Movement, featuring a stunning new 4K restoration sourced from the original camera negative. Ignited by what may be the most hilariously disastrous meet-cute in cinema history, Kwak Jae-yong’s My Sassy Girl reinvented the romcom with wild aplomb. An unassuming young man’s (Cha Tae Hyun, Along with the Gods: The Two … Continue reading →

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The Terminator, Universal Soldier and Die Hard rolled into one! Watch the New Trailer for Adam Wingard’s ‘Onslaught’

"Onslaught" Poster

Action starlette Adria Arjona (Hit Man, Andor) leads the charge in Onslaught, an upcoming action horror thriller from director Adam Wingard (The Guest) that hits theaters in September from A24. When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers breaks loose in the desert, a battle hardened Army sniper must unleash hell to protect her young daughter from the unstoppable threat. The film – written by Simon Barrett (You’re Next, … Continue reading →

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How does it feel to be hunted? ‘Ip Man 4’ martial arts star Mark Strange finds out in the Trailer for ‘Hunted’

Filmmaker Matt Routledge (Tribal: Get Out Alive, The Big Boss: Return to Thailand) and martial arts star Mark Strange (Ip man 4: The Finale, Kung Fu Games) have a released a Trailer for Hunted, a short film dedicated to action screen legend, Chuck Norris. In Hunted, a lone soldier (Strange), stuck behind enemy lines, races against time to reach the extraction point while deadly alien drones close in on his … Continue reading →

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More heart than Lionheart? The Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts thriller ‘Relentless’ is almost here

Hot off the heels of Bren Foster’s impressive 2024 film debut, Life After Fighting – which he also directed, wrote, produced and choreographed – Foster is now putting finishing touches on his starring/directorial effort, Relentless. In the film, a former soldier/fighter (Foster) is forced back into the brutal underground arena when he’s faced with the fight of his life – not against an opponent, but against time itself. Driven by … Continue reading →

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How to Validate a Business Idea Before Investing Money

Every successful business starts with an idea. However, not every idea becomes a successful business. Before investing significant time or money, it’s important to determine whether there is genuine demand for your product or service. Validating a business idea helps reduce risk, improve decision making, and increase your chances of building a sustainable business. The goal isn’t to prove your idea is perfect. It’s to discover whether it solves a … Continue reading →

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