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We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USA

On May 27, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD for The Prosecutor (aka Misjudgement), an action thriller from filmmaker Ho Pong Mak (Breakout Brothers trilogy), who co-directs the film’s star, Donnie Yen (Sakra, Chasing the Dragon). In the film, a poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt

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Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shipping

On April 14, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) release for Miracles (aka Mr. Canton and Lady Rose), Jackie Chan’s 1989 Golden Harvest martial arts film, which is loosely remade from Frank Capra’s 1961 classic Pocketful of Miracles. Directed by and starring Jackie Chan, Miracles features an all-star cast that includes Rose Gua Ah Leh (The Wedding Banquet), Anita Mui Yim-fong (Drunken Master … Continue reading

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A fight for GOD? Trailer for the martial arts film ‘Absolute Dominion’ starring Désiré Mia, Alex Winter and Patton Oswalt

Writer/director Lexi Alexander, who is perhaps best-known for helming 2005’s Green Street Hooligans and 2008’s Punisher: War Zone, is currently prepping an upcoming martial arts actioner titled Absolute Dominion. Absolute Dominion takes place in 2085 A.D., where the world has been destroyed by religious warfare. Desperate to save humanity, global governing forces host a gripping, no-holds-barred, martial arts tournament. Last fighter standing wins Absolute Dominion for one faith. The film features … Continue reading

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Others strike hard, but Tony Jaa STRIKES HARDER! ‘Striking Rescue’ hits Digital on April 15, then physical media on May 13

On May 13, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Striking Rescue, the latest from martial arts action star Tony Jaa (Ong-Bak, Triple Threat, Paradox, xXx: Return of Xander Cage) and Xing Yu (Flashpoint, Super Bodyguard, Ride On). Want to see it earlier? Directed by Cheng Siyi (The Paper Man Returns, Desperado), Striking Rescue tells the story of a retired veteran who is framed after his … Continue reading

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Prime cuts? Amazon and Sony developing a series adaptation of Ang Lee’s acclaimed ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Theatrical Poster

A Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon series is in the works from Prime Video and Sony Pictures. Writer-producer Jason Ning (co-executive producer for The Brothers Sun) and Ron Moore (Outlander) will develop the series adaptation of the 2000 box office smash from two-time Best Director Academy Award winner Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain). The upcoming series will follow Shu Lien (previously played by Michelle Yeoh) and Mu Bai (previously played by Chow … Continue reading

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The day is almost here! Billy Zane, Zach Roerig and Scott Adkins’ actioner ‘Day of Reckoning’ hits Digital on April 29th

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, Triple Threat) is back to his “reckoning” antics. In 2012, he starred in Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning; in 2020 came Dead Reckoning; now comes Day of Reckoning, a thriller heading our way next year. The upcoming film marks the debut feature of Shaun Silva, who is best known for his music video productions for country artists such as … Continue reading

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Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movie

The highly successful motion picture franchise that spawned three sequels, a remake, and a series is getting another reboot – or should we say crossover? Sony’s new Karate Kid film, titled Karate Kid: Legends, will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, who has served as a director and executive producer on two popular Netflix original series including I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F**ing World. The upcoming film … Continue reading

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Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’

Writer/director John Maclean, who is perhaps best known for 2015’s Slow West, is back with Tornado, an upcoming period thriller starring Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction), Jack Lowden (Dunkirk), Takehiro Hira (Shōgun) and Koki (Ox-Head Village). The film, set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, follows Tornado (Koki), a young and determined woman who finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s (Hira) traveling puppet samurai … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Postman Strikes Back | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Postman Strikes Back, a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Ronny Yu (The Occupant). The film stars Leung Kar Yan (Exciting Dragon), Chow Yun Fat (The Head Hunter), Fan Mei Sheng (12 Gold Medallions), Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire), Eddie Ko (Warriors of Future) and Brandy Yuen (Dreadnaught). The Postman Strikes Back is a unique entry in the Hong … Continue reading

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How Online Games Drive the Entertainment Industry Forward

The entertainment industry is in transformation, and the future is online games. Interactive technological experiences combined fun with elements of technology, gave immersive engagement to hundreds of millions, redefining the reception of entertainment. Casual or hardcore gamers, from online sudoku to old-school classics ported to browsers—a swift increase is witnessed in the demand for an online game. Playing an online pool game on the computer is just as exciting as … Continue reading

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Who will replace JCVD? A24 is in negotiations for the remake rights to the Jean-Claude Van Damme’s ‘Bloodsport’

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A remake of 1988’s Bloodsport, the martial arts extravaganza that launched Jean-Claude Van Damme to superstardom, has been in development-hell for well over 10 years. Director Phillip Noyce (Salt) and screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen (Taken) were once attached. Then the project came into the hands of James McTeigue (Ninja Assassin) and Craig Rosenberg (The Uninvited), who would re-shape the “Frank Dux” narrative into the lives of 21st century mercenaries who … Continue reading

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‘The Raid’ director Gareth Evans is back! Check out the New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Havoc’ starring Tom Hardy

Writer/director Gareth Evans (Apostle, Merantau), the mastermind behind The Raid franchise, is prepping his latest actioner, Havoc, which stars Tom Hardy (Mad Max Fury Road). After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective (Hardy) must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, while unravelling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city. The film also stars Timothy Olyphant (Live Free or Die … Continue reading

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The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the Newest Trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – the 8th entry in the long running Mission Impossible franchise – will be exploding to theaters on May 23, 2025. Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible – Fallout) is back in the director’s chair, continuing from the events in 2023’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Originally meant to be titled Dead Reckoning Part Two, the film underwent significant changes … Continue reading

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2 for the road! ‘Snatch’ filmmaker Guy Ritchie to direct ‘Road House’ sequel with Jake Gyllenhaal returning

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The 2024 remake of Rowdy Herrington/Patrick Swayze 1989 classic Road House is getting a sequel. For the follow-up, Guy Ritchie (Snatch) is replacing Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) for the director’s chair. Further casting details are yet to be revealed, but the film’s lead, Jake Gyllenhaal (Night Crawler), will be returning as Ex-UFC fighter

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Deal on Fire! The Perfect Weapon | Blu-ray | Only $14.41 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Perfect Weapon, a 1991 martial arts/action film directed by Mark DiSalle (Kickboxer) and starring Kenpo 5.0 founder, Jeff Speakman. For the first time, the film will be presented with a Brand New HD Master – from a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative! Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal certainly had the action movie market cornered during the early 90’s, but … Continue reading

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