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Deal on Fire! Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray | Only $20.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind. Angela Mao and director Huang Feng (The Shaolin Plot) were a superstar pairing that produced an incredible series of top tier kung fu classics including Deadly China Doll, When Taekwondo Strikes and the two films presented here – Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind. In Hapkido (aka Lady Kung Fu in the West), a group of martial artists (Mao, Sammo Hung, and Carter Wong) … Continue reading

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Meta madness? Jason Statham joins forces with the co-creator of ‘John Wick’ for ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’

David Leitch, the action filmmaker known for John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, is reuniting with Jason Statham (The Meg) for a new action-comedy titled Jason Statham Stole My Bike. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film will see Statham “in the role of a lifetime, playing global action superstar Jason Statham“. The budget is being set north of $80M, an … Continue reading

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Real money slots hit different when you have some extra cash in your account. Uptown bonus codes help with exactly that. Instead of just making a deposit and hoping things work out, you can stretch those funds, pick up added spins, and explore more Aces slots without bleeding your bankroll dry. Smart players who grab these Uptown Aces bonus codes consistently end up playing way longer on the same budget. The difference … Continue reading

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Stray Dog | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

Stray Dogs | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

On May 5, 2026, Criterion is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for 1949’s Stray Dog, Akira Kurosawa’s masterful mix of film noir and police thriller set on the sweltering mean streets of occupied Tokyo. A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog … Continue reading

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Period cage-fight thriller ‘Bedlam’ starring martial arts powerhouse Scott Adkins officially wraps production

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Prisoner of War, John Wick 4, Ip Man 4) headlines Bedlam, an upcoming “cage fight” period martial arts actioner from director Jon Shaikh, who is perhaps best known for directing an episode of 2014’s Our World War, and acting as Assistant Director for 2019’s The Courier. In the film, a fiery street boxer (Adkins) infiltrates London’s infamous Bedlam asylum to rescue his imprisoned sister, unleashing … Continue reading

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‘Die Hard 2’ filmmaker Renny Harlin goes even HARDER in the New Tailer for ‘Deep Water’ starring Aaron Eckhart

"Deep Water" Poster

Renny Harlin (Bodies at Rest), noted Hollywood film director known for his 90’s blockbusters Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger, is getting ready to die harder in Deep Water, an airplane disaster from Magenta Light Studios. A group of international passengers en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai are forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. Now they must work together in hopes to overcome the frenzy of sharks … Continue reading

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Aesthetics of a Bullet | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On May 18, 2026, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Aesthetics of a Bullet, a 1973 thriller from director Sadao Nakajima (The Japanese Godfather Trilogy). A yakuza gang selects a good-for-nothing street vendor to stir up trouble in enemy territory. With a flashy suit, a gun and a pocketful of money, he feels like

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Arrow Makes Yakuza Great Again! Watch the Trailer for ‘American Yakuza’ starring Viggo Mortensen and Ryo Ishibashi

Now available from Arrow is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for American Yakuza, a 1993 action-thriller directed by Frank A. Cappello (No Way Back). When Japanese filmmaking powerhouse Toei Pictures decided to expand their iconic V-Cinema line to North America, the first result was the explosively

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Embody the Way of the Warrior! Watch Film Movement’s Trailer for Kazuya Shiraishi’s samurai thriller ‘Bushido’

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Director Kazuya Shiraishi (11 Rebels), who is perhaps best known for 2018’s The Blood of Wolves and 2019’s Sea of Revival, is back with his latest thriller, Bushido. Kakunoshin, a quiet but highly skilled samurai known for his swordsmanship and mastery of go, lives by a strict code of honor. When his honesty is used against him, his own clan frames him for theft. Stripped of his status and forced … Continue reading

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Forbidden City | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Looks like Bruce isn’t the only dragon kicking it in Rome! Get ready for Forbidden City (aka Kung Fu in Rome), an upcoming martial arts actioner starring Yaxi Liu, who is perhaps best known as Liu Yifei’s stunt double in Disney’s Mulan. Directed by Gabriele Mainetti (They Call Me Jeeg), this Italian production also stars Enrico Borello (Supersex), Marco Giallini (Rocco), and Sabrina

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Best Kratom Capsules From Oasis Kratom—Consistent Quality Buyers Trust

Buyers often return to brands that deliver a dependable experience with every purchase, especially when product quality and presentation remain consistent over time. Oasis Kratom has built its reputation by focusing on careful capsule preparation, reliable packaging standards, and a customer-focused purchasing process that feels seamless from start to finish. Within its capsule lineup, customers frequently recognize what makes the best kratom capsules stand out — uniformity, attention to detail, … Continue reading

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The Touch | Blu-ray (Imprint)

In addition to their April line-up, which includes The Killer, Hard Boiled and Beijing Bicycle, AU Label Imprint has announced the Blu-ray for 2002’s The Touch, a martial arts film directed by Peter Pau (Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal) that stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once). A sister and brother, the last heirs of a family of acrobats, are called upon by a Buddhist monk … Continue reading

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Smash ‘n grab! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Ultimate Revenge’ starring Ray Lui, Alex Fong, Andy On and Chin Kar-lok

Writer/director Terry Ng Ka-Wai (Hybrid Storm, Crypto Storm) is back with another dose of 90’s style Hong Kong action in Ultimate Revenge. This all-star thriller is headlined by veteran Hong Kong actors Ray Lui (The Prosecutor), Alex Fong (Angel), Andy On (Hunt the Wicked), Louis Cheung (Shock Wave) and Chin Kar-lok (Golden Job). In the bustling Yau Tsim Mong district, a violent crime wave is sweeping the streets. One by … Continue reading

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Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4, One More Shot, Ip Man 4: The Finale) goes ballistic in Reckless, an actioner that marks the full-length feature debut of director Elliott Montello. Written by Matthew Robert Kelly (Way of the Wicked) and Stu Small (Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday, Debt Collectors), Reckless revolves around a former convict on parole must outwit the police to get his share of an old … Continue reading

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Australian label Imprint finds ‘The Way Home’ on Blu-ray arriving in March

On March 25, 2026, Australian label Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray for The Way Home, a 2002 South Korean drama, written and directed by Lee Jeong-hyang and starring Kim Eul-boon and Yoo Seung-ho, was the winner of Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards. This is the story of a 7-year-old boy, Sang-woo, born and raised in the big city, and his mute grandmother, who has spent her whole life … Continue reading

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