Author Archives: JJ Bona

Blazing Fist | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Blazing Fist | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On March 31, 2026, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Blazing Fists (aka Blue Fight), a 2025 martial arts drama from acclaimed cult director Takashi Miike (Yakuza Apocalypse, The Happiness of the Katakuris). Blazing Fists is written by Shin Kibayashi (Detective School Q) and is based on MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura’s autobiography, Street Legend. Asakura also served as a producer on the film. In Blazing Fists, … Continue reading

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How Asian Cinema Inspires Gaming Narratives

Watch the teahouse scene in John Woo’s Hard Boiled. Chow Yun-fat slides across a marble floor while dual-wielding pistols. Bodies fly. Glass shatters everywhere. The whole thing unfolds in slow motion for nearly three minutes. That scene changed everything. Not just for movies, but for games too. Video game developers have been copying that exact style for thirty years now. The influence runs deeper than you might think. Platforms like … Continue reading

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Amsterdam Kill | Blu-ray (88 Films)

In April, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for Amsterdam Kill, a 1977 actioner from director Robert Clouse (Enter the Dragon, Game of Death). This Hong Kong/U.S. co-production between Golden Harvest and Columbia Pictures stars Robert Mitchum (Cape Fear) and Leslie Nielsen (The Naked Gun). Robert Mitchum is Quinlan, an ex-cop dragged back in the game when he’s given information that could stop the heroin trade. But there’s a lot of … Continue reading

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God of Gamblers II | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On April 27, 2026, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for God of Gamblers II, a 1990 Hong Kong film written and directed by Wong Jing (City Hunter). The film sports an all-star cast that includes Andy Lau (High Forces), Stephen Chow (Final Justice), Monica Chan Ng Man-tat (Island on Fire), Sharla

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Totally unexpected! Jackie Chan’s latest film hits U.S. and Canadian Theaters on February 6 from China Lion

On February 6, 2026, Jackie Chan’s latest movie is coming to the U.S. and Canada by way of China Lion Films! In Unexpected Family (aka Whispers of Gratitude), Jackie (The Shadow’s Edge) plays a character he’s never played before: someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The comedy-drama follows a young man from a small town who flees his home to try to reach Beijing. On the way, he crosses paths with Ren Jiqing, … Continue reading

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Yuen Biao, Philip Ng, Yuen Qiu, Shaina West and the DEVIL! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of February

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of February. 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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B-B-B-B-B-Benny the Jet! The Keanu Reeves-produced Benny “The Jet” Urquidez documentary currently filming

"The Jet" Poster

Award-winning filmmaker Jennifer Tiexiera (Speak, Subject) is currently filming The Jet, a documentary that focuses on the life story of kickboxer Benny “The Jet” Urquidez. The upcoming project is produced by both Keanu Reeves (John Wick: Chapter 4) and Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens (The Cove, Short Circuit). Nicknamed for his explosive spinning back kick, Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez was a huge force in bringing martial arts into the … Continue reading

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Same-Day Weed Delivery in North York: Fast, Legal Cannabis Access Explained

Same-day cannabis delivery has become a preferred access option for many North York residents, particularly as demand for speed, convenience, and discretion continues to grow. Licensed retailers such as Highest Farmacy provide compliant same-day weed delivery services that allow eligible adults to order legal cannabis online and receive it quickly without visiting a physical dispensary. For many people living in North York, delivery now offers a more practical alternative to … Continue reading

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Feeling blue lately? Tsui Hark’s 1984 classic ‘Shanghai Blues’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray later this month

"Shanghai Blues" Theatrical Poster

Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome/Film Movement is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Shanghai Blues, a 1984 classic from Tsui Hark (The Raid, Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind). The film will presented in a New 4K restoration, supervised from the original negative by Tsui Hark with L’Immagine Ritrovata and the soundtrack remixed by One Cool Sound. Beginning against the backdrop of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the inimitable … Continue reading

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Tiger on the Beat Collection | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)

On April 28, 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the Tiger on the Beat collection, which includes 1988’s Tiger on the Beat and 1990’s Tiger on the Beat 2. Both are helmed by iconic Shaw Brothers director/fight choreographer Lau Kar-Leung (Martial Club). Collectively, the films star Chow Yun-Fat (The Head Hunter), Conan Lee (Ninja in the Dragon’s Den), Danny Lee (Final Justice), Nina Li Chi (Dragon … Continue reading

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Angry River | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for Angry River, a 1971 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Lady Whirlwind). A milestone in Hong Kong film history – the very first film produced by the legendary Golden Harvest studios, for whom Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made their best films. Kung Fu Queen Angela Mao (Invincible Eight) plays a woman searching

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Invincible Eight | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Invincible Eight, a 1971 Golden Harvest wuxia film from director Lo Wei (Tattooed Dragon, Seaman No. 7). Side note: Are you feeling some déjà vu? If so, then you’re not alone, because yes, 88 Films’ competitor, Eureka, recently announced their own UK (Region B) version, slated for March (see details). Directed by Lo Wei (The … Continue reading

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The Himalayan | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Himalayan, a 1976 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Stoner). After she’s framed for adultery by her wicked brother-in-law Tseng Ching Lam (Angela Mao, Invincible Eight) takes to the hills to plot her revenge. That will

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Live Casino Streaming Technology Through a Cinematic Lens

Live casino streaming has evolved beyond mere webcam feeds to elaborate productions that draw heavily on cinematic language. Where it used to feel like looking through a keyhole at a dealer spinning a roulette wheel, it is now an immersive, highly visual experience that is as good as, or better than, a high-quality live broadcast. As audiences become more critical, streaming sites such as playlive casino are pushing the limits of what … Continue reading

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The Eye | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On April 21, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 2008’s The Eye. Following their explosive debut Bangkok Dangerous, directorial duo the Pang Brothers would catch the attention of acclaimed producer Peter Ho-Sun Chan, and the three would collaborate on one of the most memorable horror films to come out of Hong Kong, the chilling and poignant The Eye. When blind musician Wong Kar Mun (Angelica Lee) has her … Continue reading

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