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Deal on Fire! The Warrior’s Way | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!

The Warrior's Way Blu-ray/DVD (Fox)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Sngmoo Lee’s all-star, highly underrated actioner, The Warrior’s Way. Yang (Jang Dong-gun, Rampant), a swordsman from the Saddest Flute gang, is at the tail-end of his mission to kill every last member of a rival clan. Just as he’s about to complete his duties, he has a sudden change of heart when he learns the last standing member is a helpless baby. … Continue reading

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How College Football Lines Reflect Matchup Strength And Momentum

What The Opening Number Is Really Measuring College football lines compress a matchup into a single spread, moneyline, or total, but that number starts with a broad evaluation of team quality. Power ratings, efficiency data, tempo, and situational performance all feed the first estimate. A strong defense, a fast offense, and a reliable special teams unit do not matter equally in every game, so the opening line tries to account … Continue reading

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How Casino Apps Are Changing the Online Gaming Experience

The online casino industry is evolving rapidly as more players shift toward mobile-first gaming experiences. In 2026, platforms like the american luck app represent how casino applications are transforming the way users interact with online gaming by making access faster, simpler, and more personalized. Instead of relying entirely on desktop platforms, many players now prefer mobile apps that provide instant gameplay, smoother navigation, and better overall convenience. Why Mobile Casino … Continue reading

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The only man who can beat up Bruce Lee (besides Michael Jai White) hits theaters in November and Netflix in December

A Netflix sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood – titled The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth – is currently in post-production with David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) directing a script written by Tarantino. Frequent Fincher/Tarantino collaborator Brad Pitt (Fight Club, Inglorious Basterds) is reprising his role as Cliff Booth, the tough-guy Hollywood

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Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock returns to the Wild Wild West in ‘Black Creek: Retribution’ (aka ‘Black Creek II’)

Cult martial arts action screen icon Cynthia Rothrock (The Blonde Fury, No Retreat No Surrender II, Righting Wrongs) is returning to the wild west in Black Creek: Retribution, the sequel to her 2024 western/martial arts action movie, Black Creek. This time around, Luke LaFontaine (Mexicali) is stepping in to direct, taking over from Shannon Lanier (Black Creek). LaFontaine is a former stuntman and second unit director with credits on action … Continue reading

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Sex & Fury and Female Yakuza Tale | Blu-ray (Arrow)

On July 6, 2027, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) Double Feature for 1973’s Sex & Fury and Female Yakuza Tale. Following their genre-defining “female delinquent” classic Girl Boss Guerrilla, director Norifumi Suzuki and action star Reiko Ike would join forces once again for the shocking Sex & Fury. Pulpy and bathed in lurid violence of the highest order, the film would beget the sequel, Female Yakuza Tale directed by … Continue reading

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How Fiery Pepper Themes Bring Energy To Slot Gameplay

Bright, heat-driven imagery does more than decorate a slot screen. A pepper theme signals pace, intensity, and a little mischief before the first spin lands. When designers use chilies as a visual anchor, they give the game a clear identity that players grasp instantly, even in a crowded lobby of similar-looking titles. Color And Iconography Do The First Job Strong theme work starts with recognition. Reds, oranges, and sharp green … Continue reading

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Fatal Flying Guillotine | Blu-ray (Visual Vengeance)

On August 11, 2026, Visual Vengeance is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Fatal Flying Guillotine (aka The Fatal Flying Guillotines), a 1977 kung fu classic directed by Raymond Lui Shing-Gung (Bloody Mission). Deep in the forbidding Valley of No Return, a reclusive master, driven to madness by his own obsessive training, perfects a nightmarish weapon – the “Lightning Strike,” a savage evolution of the flying guillotine with twin, whirling blades designed for … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Iron Mask | Blu-ray | Only $12.90 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Iron Mask (read our review), which also goes by the titles The Mystery of the Dragon Seal: Journey to China and Journey to China: The Mystery of the Iron Mask, a Chinese-Russian produced adventure film featuring Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge, The Foreigner) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Maggie, Aftermath). The Iron Mask is a sequel to 2014’s Viy 2 (dubbed “the highest grossing Russian movie of all-time”) is directed by Russian … Continue reading

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A Unique 2026 Guide to Movies and Series About Artificial Intelligence Featuring Cast, Creators, and Plot Summaries

AI stories work because they’re rarely “about computers.” They’re about loneliness, control, desire, fear, and that uncomfortable question humans keep circling back to: what exactly makes someone real? Below is a curated list of films and TV series where artificial intelligence isn’t just a prop—it’s the engine of the plot. Review prepared by joi.ai Note on ratings: to keep this guide consistent and readable, the scores below are joi.ai editorial … Continue reading

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Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Phillip and Simon Rhee trading ‘Best of the Best 5’ for a ‘Best of the Best’ TV series?

Ready for another Best of the Best? We sure are. With the franchise’s plug ‘n play global fanbase and the current wave of nostalgia driven revivals like Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, it feels like only a matter of time before some profit minded producer brings this beloved martial arts series back to the screen for a new generation. Way back in 2015, while promoting his “comeback” movie Underdog Kids, … Continue reading

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Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Well Go USA’s Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend hits 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on July 14, 2026,  followed by a Digital release on August 11. In the film, Dennis To revisits the role of Ip Man, the real-life Wing Chun grandmaster made famous to the mainstream by Wilson Yip and Donnie Yen’s iconic Ip Man franchise. The film is directed by Li Liming, best known for 2020’s Young … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Blade of the 47 Ronin | Blu-ray | Only $10.72 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Blade of the 47 Ronin, the sequel to Carl Rinsch’s 2013 actioner 47 Ronin. This martial arts thriller is directed by actor/filmmaker Ron Yuan (The Paper Tigers, Step Up China). Blade of the 47 Ronin features an ensemble cast that includes Dustin Nguyen (Once Upon a Time in Vietnam), Anna Akana (Ant-Man), Mark Dacascos (One Night in Bangkok, John Wick: Chapter 3), Luna Fujimoto (Monster Hunt 2), Koieyama … Continue reading

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Hop right to it! New Bruce Lee doc, ‘Mr. Vampire’ reboot and more arriving from veteran Hong Kong producer Bey Logan

Veteran Hong Kong film producer/historian Bey Logan and martial arts actor Andrew Pong have teamed up to launch The Southern Brothers, a new production company focused on developing a slate of Asian and international action films and documentaries. Projects in the works from the newly formed company

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‘Before Sunrise’-sploitation? Watch the Trailer for ‘Crossing A Dawn’ starring Ma Sichun and Edward Chen

"Crossing A Dawn" Poster

Arriving to U.S. and Canadian theaters on May 29, 2026 is Crossing A Dawn, a romantic-comedy from writer director Badou Zhao. While on a date, Xu Qiu (Ma Sichun, Now I Met Her) unexpectedly crosses paths with Chen Yuzhou (Edward Chen, Your Name Engraved Herein). Both wanting some time alone, they find themselves repeatedly interrupted. Yet over the course of one night, as they experience a series of unique urban … Continue reading

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