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Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI went in expecting to love Tornado but left the cinema really disappointed!…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
JJ Bona on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!There are, but many of them lack that all-out, anti-establishment, no-holds-b…
RAM on Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)Well, the answer is due to licencing, so your still where we were with region…
knoll on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!So because he became famous by being shit, we're now supposed to defend him b…
Matias Lorieri 羅意琛 on I Love Maria | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout!)I wonder whether this version includes the scenes shown in the trailer but mi…
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Lionsgate announces Blu-ray for Mickey Rourke’s Predator-esque WWII actioner ‘WarHunt’
On April 12, 2022, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Warhunt, a WWII actioner directed by Mauro Borrelli (The Recall) and starring Mickey Rourke (Take Back, Double Team). A military commander (Mickey Rourke) dispatches an elite team of American soldiers on a deadly rescue mission after a WWII plane crashes. Trapped behind enemy lines in Germany’s Black Forest, the men are confronted by a coven of … Continue reading
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Well Go USA releases Xing Wenxiong’s 2022 action-comedy ‘Too Cool to Kill’ to U.S. theaters
Xing Wenxiong’s 2022 action-comedy Too Cool to Kill is currently in selected theaters from U.S. distributor, Well Go USA. Official details: While pursuing his lifelong dream of landing a starring role, amateur actor Wei Chenggong (Wei Xiang) receives an invitation from famous actress Milan (Ma Li) to play her leading man, “Killer Karl.” However, unbeknownst to Mr. Wei, the new gig has landed him directly in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. … Continue reading
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Are Slot Machines Rigged?
The chances of winning big on a slot machine are slim. Only one out of 5,000 to one out of every 34 million hits the jackpot. It’s obvious, then, that relying on slot machines may not be a good get-rich-quick scheme. But why are the odds so low? Are slot machines rigged, or is it possible to influence your chances of winning? Read on to find out if you can find … Continue reading
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Taking a Closer Look at the God of Gamblers Movie Franchise
The God of Gamblers is one of the oldest movie franchises as it has been around since 1989. The series features some of the biggest stars in Hong Kong movies including legends like Donnie Yen and Tony Leung Ka Fai. The franchise has numerous sequels, unofficial spinoffs, official spinoffs, and original films. With how long it has been around and how many movies are included in the franchise, it is … Continue reading
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Mel Gibson and Cole Hauser bring on the action in the New Trailer for ‘Panama’ from ‘Crank’ director
Even during his post-legendary Hollywood status, Mel Gibson has been consistently delivering the goods with films like Edge of Darkness, Get the Gringo, Blood Father, Dragged Across Concrete, his directorial comeback, Hacksaw Ridge, as well as the recent Boss Level. Now, Gibson is back with another catchy project titled Panama, from director Mark Neveldine (co-director of the Crank films and Gamer). In the film, an ex-marine is hired by a defense contractor to … Continue reading
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Easter Potluck
The Easter break offers an opportunity for family and friends to come together, and the traditional setting of Easter Potluck has always provided a fun and entertaining way to break bread (or Easter eggs in this case!) together since the phrase was first used in 16th century England. In an age of influencers and social media savvy, the question of how you can make your Easter Potluck party stand out … Continue reading
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Tip and Tricks to Enjoy Watching Movies
One of the world’s most popular hobbies is watching movies. No matter who you speak to, everyone has a favorite movie. Plus, in the modern age, everyone also has a favorite method for watching movies. For example, some people use Netflix, while others use Disney+. On top of this, there are also the people that like to go old-school and use DVDs and blu-rays, instead. No matter what your personal … Continue reading
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Simon Yam is back in action in the First Trailer for Richard Lin’s upcoming thriller ‘Man’s Creed’
Hong Kong star Simon Yam (Iceman: The Time Traveller, Run and Kill, Operation Red Sea) will be returning to action in Man’s Creed, the sophomore feature of director Richard Lin (Out of Control). The film also stars Zhang Lanxin (CZ12, Police Story 2013), Sabrina Qiu (Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch, the upcoming Kung Fu Colt Master remake) and Kenneth Tsang (Chasing the Dragon, To Be Number One). For … Continue reading
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Lionsgate to release Blu-ray for shark thriller ‘The Requin’ from ‘Furie’ director Le-Van Kiet starring Alicia Silverstone
On March 29, 2022, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for The Requin, the English-language directorial debut of Vietnamese filmmaker Le-Van Kiet, who is perhaps best known for helming 2012’s House in the Alley and 2019’s Furie, both of which were headlined by martial arts star Veronica Ngo (The Rebel, Clash). The Requin stars Alicia Silverstone (Clueless), James Tupper (Big Little Lies) and Deirdre O’Connell (Eternal Sunshine of … Continue reading
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JCVD to rematch with Dolph Lundgren, Michel “Tong Po” Qissi, and Bolo Yeung in ‘What’s My Name?’ (aka ‘Headlock’)
Although martial arts icon Jean-Claude Van Damme (aka the most re-made action star in the world) has been consistently keeping busy for the last several years, he hasn’t exactly made anything “memorable” since 2009’s Universal Soldier: Regeneration and 2012’s Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. In the 2013-2015 period came Swelter, Enemies Closer, Welcome to the Jungle, Jian Bing Man and Pound of Flesh. The years 2016/2017 saw Kickboxer: Vengeance, Kill ’em All and the series Jean-Claude Van … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Sorcerer and the White Snake | Blu-ray | Only $6.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Ching Siu-Tung’s The Sorcerer and the White Snake, starring Jet Li (League of Gods). Jet Li stars as a sorcerer monk in this epic special effects fantasy film based on a Chinese legend. The story centers around a man who falls in love with a thousand-year-old white snake disguised as a woman. Discovering the white snake’s true identity, the sorcerer goes to battle believing … Continue reading
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Don’t miss Hi-YAH!’s action-packed New Trailer: ‘Kung Fu Stuntmen’ documentary and more headed to Hi-YAH!
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel is getting bigger and BIGGER! The popular streaming company has just released a Brand New Trailer above, promoting many current and upcoming titles headed for release. 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! Also, here’s a sneak peak on some of their upcoming titles
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‘Kung Fu Stuntmen: Never Say No!’ say YES to Well Go USA’s Hi-YAH! streaming service!
Sammo Hung, Donnie Yen, Yuen Woo-ping, Tsui Hark any many more iconic names of Hong Kong action cinema will be featured in a New Chinese documentary titled Kung Fu Stuntmen: Never Say No!, which is headed to the U.S. in April by way of Well Go USA’s Hi-YAH! streaming service! John Wei, the director of Kung Fu Stuntmen: Never Say No!, had this to say: “Many legendary stuntmen live hard lives and … Continue reading
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Michelle Yeoh and Daniel Wu team up with ‘Shang-Chi’ director for the Disney+ Series ‘American Born Chinese’
Hong Kong stars Michelle Yeoh (Boss Level, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, Yes, Madam) and Daniel Wu (Sky on Fire, The Last Supper) are teaming up with director Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) for the Disney + series, American Born Chinese. The upcoming series also stars Ben Wang (Chang Can Dunk), Yeo Yann Yann (Rubbers), Chin Han (Mortal Kombat reboot), Ke Huy Quan … Continue reading






















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