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Ska Martes on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
soldozer on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
Throwdown on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
Andrew Hernandez on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
Andrew Hernandez on ALWAYS BET ON BLACK! Wesley Snipes’ hijack actioner ‘Passenger 57’ coming soon to 4K Ultra HD1992 was a good year for action films as they had that sweet spot of taking t…
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’i watched it yesterday. it is a horror comedy, but no martial arts whatsoever…
squeesh on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
squeesh on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upSome good choices for villains (or heroes) in The Furious sequel would be: Ma…
American Ninja Man on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
Ningen on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
Debra Goodman on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
KayKay on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
dakuan on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upwell, for Sha Po Lang 2 they had cast and plot completely unrelated to the fi…
Ron on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
DAVE WEST on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
CJ on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
Ningen on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raySince someone heard me, now we need the uncut Shaolin Soccer, the uncut Hero,…
Rod on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
Phil Chan on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
Ska Martes on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewBetween the hype machine Lionsgate put behind the movie and Jet Li glazing th…
Paul Bramhall on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
garner on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
Kontrovesial Keith on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
Ska Martes on Hungry? Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s ‘Wheels on Meals’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD in November from Eureka4k from the OCN and a really nice coverart. Day 1 purchase. Probably get 2 ju…
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Night Teer Result Latest Update with Full Details
Night Teer Result Latest Update with Full Details Night Teer Result is one of the most searched topics among Teer followers who want late-evening updates and final summaries of the day’s game. Although official Teer results are announced during fixed daytime rounds, many users also look for the Night Teer Result Latest Update with Full Details to understand the complete outcome of the day and any related late updates or … Continue reading
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‘Cyborg’ like you’ve never seen before! Now on Blu-ray is Albert Pyun’s ‘Slinger’ starring Jean-Claude Van Damme
If you think you’ve seen Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Cyborg, think again. Available exclusively through Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Video is the Blu-ray (Region Free) for Slinger, Albert Pyun’s “Director’s Cut” of the cult classic action film from 1989! In the late 80s, The Cannon Films production company was dealing with financial troubles after a series of box office bombs, perhaps chief among them being Tobe Hooper’s troubled Lifeforce in 1986. Cannon had … Continue reading
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Action-Packed Growth: How Celebian Helps Asian Cinema Fans Go Viral
Opening Frame: Where Passion Meets the Algorithm Asian cinema has made a big mark all over the world. From action-packed movies in Hong Kong to the deep stories in Korean dramas, and the bright, big scenes in Indian films, there is something for everyone. Now, people do more than just watch. They create, react, review, and share what they feel. TikTok is now the main place where this love for … Continue reading
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Movie Madness: Games Influenced by Popular Movies
Movie-based games didn’t always have the best reputation. For a long time, they felt a bit rushed. But over time, that started to change. Developers started taking these projects seriously, focusing on expanding the story, building atmosphere, and creating truly fun experiences. When they work, they don’t just follow the movie. They make you feel part of it. Spider-Man 2 Before open-world superhero games became standard, Spider-Man 2 was already … Continue reading
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‘Rumble in the Bronx’ director Stanley Tong to reunite Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh for ‘Super Cop: Reborn’?
Is Hong Kong action director Stanley Tong (Rumble in the Bronx) re-teaming up with Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) for a 5th Police Story film? In short, the answer leans more toward ‘yes’ than ‘no’. According to Jackie Chan historian Thorsten Boose, there are new reports and blurbs circulating Chinese language platforms, hinting that a direct follow-up to Police Story 3: Super … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! A Gilded Game | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for A Gilded Game, a financial thriller directed by veteran Hong Kong director Herman Yau (Customs Frontline, Ebola Syndrome, The Untold Story). International superstar Andy Lau (Fulltime Killer, High Forces) leads the cast playing financial markets expert Todd Zhang, mentoring a new hire played by Oho Ou (Raid on the Lethal Zone). Entering into the fast-paced financial world and tackling an IPO as … Continue reading
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Timu(r) Genghis Khan? Watch an action-packed clip from Well Go USA’s ‘Rise of the Conqueror’ now available on Digital
Now on Digital from Well Go USA is Rise of the Conqueror, an upcoming period actioner from Jacob Schwarz (co-director of Artifact War). Filmed on the breathtaking steppes of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, this Uzbekistan-United States-Kazakhstan produced film is a historical thriller with a global cast and epic scale. Rise of the Conqueror tells the story of Timur Barlas, a battle-scarred ruler who brought order to a fractured land. The film … Continue reading
La femme RAID? Livi Ciananta tears through gangsters in the Final Trailer for the Iko Uwais-produced ‘Ikatan Darah’
Indonesian director Sidharta Tata (Quarantine Tales) – the filmmaker behind the 2024 horror film Soul Reaper (released by Well Go USA earlier this year) – is back with Ikatan Darah (aka Blood Bond), a martial arts actioner spearheaded by Raid star Iko Uwais’ film company, Uwais Pictures. In the film, a former martial arts athlete must face a network of loan sharks to save her younger brother, who is trapped … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Half a Loaf of Kung Fu | Blu-ray | Only $14.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region B) for Jackie Chan’s first ever “comedy” kung fu film, Half a Loaf of Kung Fu. This 1978 oddity comes from director Chan Chi Hwa, who helmed Jackie’s Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978) and Shaolin Wooden Men (1976). The film marks the first time Lo Wei’s production company let Jackie have creative control over a project. In fact, Lo Wei thought … Continue reading
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O impacto da tecnologia no futuro dos jogos de azar
No espaço digital brasileiro, o jogo não é mais percebido como uma forma isolada de entretenimento, mas antes como parte de um ambiente tecnológico e cultural mais amplo. Então, a pergunta “Qual o significado da música é o Brazino?” se encaixa naturalmente na discussão sobre como a cultura popular, a tecnologia e o jogo estão interligados. Plataformas modernas, dispositivos móveis e algoritmos estão mudando não somente o formato dos jogos, … Continue reading
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Man vs. Machine: Who wins at poker in 2026?
The old story still works The man-versus-machine story still has life in it because it gets to something basic. We like watching a human being go up against something colder, faster, and seemingly more precise than they are. It works in science fiction, in action films, in sport, and now, increasingly, in digital competition. The machine does not panic. It does not get tiring. It does not doubt itself. The … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Wailing | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray | Only $13.53 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Wailing, a South Korean thriller directed by Na Hong-jin (The Chaser, The Yellow Sea). When a series of unexplainable, gruesome murders take place in a rural village, an incompetent cop starts a chaotic investigation. Things get seriously personal when his young daughter is directly affected by this deadly phenomenon. The only suspect is a Japanese hermit who recently relocated from Japan at the very … Continue reading
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Why the Final Duel Matters More Than the Plot in Martial Arts Cinema
Arguing that the climactic battle has more meaning and relevance than the overarching story of most martial arts movies sounds like a damning assessment of the entire genre. However, prioritizing action over narrative isn’t unique to this cinematic niche. In fact, many mainstream Hollywood franchises take the same approach. The likes of Mission: Impossible and Fast & Furious choose their big set pieces first, then hang the plot beats around … Continue reading
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A White comedy? Watch the Trailer for ‘Special Op: Rent-a-Cop’ starring Michael Jai White, Chuck Liddell and Billy Zane
Arriving in April from Indie writer/director William Butler (Furnace) is Special Op: Rent-a-Cop, an upcoming action-comedy starring Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite), Chuck Liddell (Kick-Ass 2) and Billy Zane (Titanic). In the film, former Special Ops agent Belfry (White) escorts seniors on a Vegas trip, unaware his enemies plan to eliminate him during the journey. When he realizes the danger, a battle of wits ensues to protect the oblivious elderly … Continue reading
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Ready to pull the trigger? Watch the Trailer for the martial arts actioner ‘Assassin’ starring veteran Hong Kong actor Ray Lui
On April 17, 2026, Film Movement is releasing Assassin, a 2025 martial arts thriller from director Zhou Jiuquin (Crazy Tsunami). Shanghai. 1930s. Occupied and on the brink of war. When elite fighter Mubai is recruited for a top-secret assassination, he’s thrown into brutal battle against the Japanese military machine. Hunted through city streets, train lines, and enemy strongholds, Mubai fights his way through ambushes, explosions, and brutal close-quarters combat to … Continue reading
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