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The best video game adaptation of all time? Watch the Final Trailer for the Cannes favorite ‘Exit 8’

"Exit 8" Poster

On April 10, 2026, Neon will bring Cannes favorite Exit 8 to U.S. theaters. Directed by Genki Kawamura (A Hundred Flowers), the thriller adapts the cult indie video game created by Kotake Create. Exit 8 follows a man (Kazunari Ninomiya, Last Samurai Standing) trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway as he sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | Blu-ray (Universal)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, a 1993 Bruce Lee biopic directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious), which is loosely based on Linda Lee’s 1975 book, Bruce Lee The Man Only I Knew. Jason Scott Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2) stars in this glimpse into the life of the legendary Bruce Lee Based on true events, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is … Continue reading

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RAID in the JUNGLE? ‘Timur’ directed by and starring martial arts star Iko Uwais is now on VOD in the U.S.

Indonesian martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2) is back with Timur, an actioner from Uwais Pictures, the star’s own film production company that specializes in fight choreography, action design, and stunt performances. Timur is inspired by the true story of the Mapenduma hostage rescue operation in 1996, when 11 scientific researchers, including several foreigners, were taken hostage by the Free Papua Movement (OPM) in the mountains … Continue reading

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G.I. Samurai | Blu-ray (Arrow)

On May 8, 2026, Arrow is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for G.I. Samurai (aka Time Slip or I Want To). Directed by Kosei Saito (Ninja Wars), this 1979 actioner stars martial arts legend Sonny Chiba (Fighting Fist, Soul of Chiba). During a routine military exercise, modern-day soldiers led by Second Lieutenant Iba (Chiba) find themselves transported back in time four hundred years to war-torn feudal Japan. Facing attack by … Continue reading

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Dial Tone of the Dragon: The Phone Call Scenes That Defined Asian Cinema’s Greatest Emotional Gut Punches

There’s a moment in Peter Chan’s Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996) that absolutely wrecks me every time. Maggie Cheung picks up the phone, and for a few seconds she just holds it, as if the weight of the receiver contains everything she can’t say to the person on the other end. It’s a scene that lasts maybe 30 seconds, but it says more about distance, longing, and the immigrant … Continue reading

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Stunning Action Cinema Trends Redefining the News Today

Whether the news is about upcoming movie releases or the latest in industry happenings, everything is changing as quickly as a choreographed fight scene, and you don’t want to miss out on any updates if you’re a true movie lover. As fans search for escapes via a บาคาร่าเว็บตรง, true thrill-seekers are setting their sights back on the silver screen, where practical effects and stunt-driven storytelling are seeing a huge resurgence. … Continue reading

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Nine Demons | Blu-ray (Visual Vengeance)

On July 28, 2026, Visual Vengeance is releasing the Blu-ray for The Nine Demons, a 1984 post-Shaw Brothers film from legendary Hong Kong director Chang Cheh (Death Ring, The One Armed Sworsman). Director Chang Cheh was rightfully known as the Godfather of Hong Kong action cinema, and after the Shaw Brothers studio wound down its movie production, he still managed to crank out a further 11 in Taiwan and Mainland … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Gordon Lam, Yuen Biao and BLADES! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of April

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of April. 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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Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren Foster

Life After Fighting’s rising martial arts star Bren Foster (Force of Execution) joins an ensemble cast in Beast (also known as Beast in Me), an Australian and U.S. co production starring Daniel MacPherson (Strike Back), Russell Crowe (The Man with the Iron Fists), Luke Hemsworth (Gunner), and pop artist Amy Shark. Directed by Tyler Atkins (Ocean Boy) and co-written by Crowe along with David Frigerio (Crypto), Beast follows a commercial … Continue reading

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Deport or welcome? Mabel Cheung’s 1985 Shaw classic ‘The Illegal Immigrant’ arrives on Blu-ray from Kani

The Illegal Immigrant | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

Shipping later this month from Kani is The Illegal Immigrant, a 1985 Shaw Brothers film from director Mabel Cheung (An Autumn’s Tale). Mabel Cheung’s debut unfolds as the quintessential American story: that of the “illegal” immigrant, doing anything they must to survive in the so-called land of the free. After a raid on a Canal Street garment factory leaves Cheung (Ching Yong-Cho) targeted by immigration agents, the mainland refugee resorts … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Revenge of the Shogun Women | Blu-ray | Only $14.99 – Expires soon!

Revenge of the Shogun Women | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Revenge of the Shogun Women (aka 13 Golden Nuns), a 1977 martial arts film from director Chang Mei-Chun (Kung Fu Kids). Revenge of the Shogun Women stars Pai Ying (A Man of Immortality), Han Hsiang-Chin (Melody from Heaven), Liang Hsiu-Shen (A Flower in the Storm), Cheung Yu-Yuk (Flying Sword Lee), Lam Dai (Golden Nun) and Ku Cheng (The Seven Commandments of Kung Fu). From Mei-Chun Chang, the director … Continue reading

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Deathstalker Triple Feature | 4K Ultra HD (Shout!)

On June 30, 2026, Shout Factory is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the 4-Disc SteelBook edition of Deathstalker Triple Feature, which includes 1983’s Deathstalker, 1987’s Deathstalker II and the 2025 Deathstalker reboot. In 1982, John Milius and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Conan the Barbarian reshaped the fantasy landscape and helped ignite a wave of “sword and sorcery” films throughout the 1980s. In its wake, a surge of imitators followed, … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Hero | Blu-ray | Only $9.59 – Expires soon!

"Hero" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Zhang Yimou’s 2002 wuxia film Hero, which stars Jet Li (Flying Swords of Dragon Gate), Tony Leung (Bullet in the Head), Maggie Cheung (Police Story), Chen Daoming (Infernal Affairs 3), Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Donnie Yen (Special ID). The film features fight choreography by the legendary Tony Ching Siu Tung (Duel to the Death). Hero is a visually stunning … Continue reading

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‘Tetsuo: The Iron Man’ filmmaker Shinya Tsukamoto tackles the horrors of Vietnam in ‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’

Renowned cult Japanese filmmaker Shinya Tsukamoto (Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Tokyo Fist) is prepping his English-language debut, Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?, a Vietnam-centric drama that stars Rodney Hicks (Broadway’s Rent) and Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech). In his first leading film role, Broadway performer Hicks steps into the shoes of Allen Nelson, a real-life African American Vietnam War veteran. Struggling with intense PTSD after returning home, Nelson ultimately ends up … Continue reading

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The New Wave of Asian Games at Online Casinos

Online casinos are catering to more global audiences. This has led to a range of new, exciting titles that differentiate from the traditional casino table games. At one time, online casinos had a very small range of games. They may have had basic digital slots and a few poker or blackjack representations. As they have become more frequented and the industry has grown to a value of $78.66 billion, their … Continue reading

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