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Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
JJ Bona on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!There are, but many of them lack that all-out, anti-establishment, no-holds-b…
RAM on Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)Well, the answer is due to licencing, so your still where we were with region…
knoll on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!So because he became famous by being shit, we're now supposed to defend him b…
Matias Lorieri 羅意琛 on I Love Maria | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout!)I wonder whether this version includes the scenes shown in the trailer but mi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’It doesn't have many fans on the west, but still John Woo's most popular movi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’Think I'll stick with Shout's release. The artwork here is so bad
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Peking Opera Blues | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Arrow)
On February 16, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray (Region B) for Peking Opera Blues, a 1986 Hong Kong classic from visionary director, Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Knock Off). Having already proven himself a master of kinetic action with Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, legendary director Tsui Hark would add lashings
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Circle of Iron | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Blue Underground)
In early 2026, Blue Underground is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Circle of Iron, a 1978 mystical martial arts film from director Richard Moore. The disc will be presented with a brand-new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. At the height of his international fame, the legendary Bruce Lee – along with his friend and student James Coburn … Continue reading
Sammo’ films for yo’ collection? Eureka’s ‘Manchu Boxer’, ‘Paper Marriage’ and ‘Shanghai, Shanghai’ out next week
On December 8, 2025, Eureka will be releasing the 3-Disc collection for Triple Threat: Three Films With Sammo Hung, which will include 1974’s The Manchu Boxer, 1988’s Paper Marriage and 1990’s Shanghai, Shanghai. Just as the kung fu film seemed to be losing steam as the 1970s came to a close, a new generation of martial arts stars rose to the top of Hong Kong cinema. Amongst them were Yuen … Continue reading
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Showdown in Little Tokyo’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ actor, dies at 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese-American actor kwown for his charismatic portrayals — from Chang in 1987’s The Last Emperor to the sorcerer Shang Tsung in 1995’s Mortal Kombat and Trade Minister Tagomi in 2015’s The Man in the High Castle — has passed away at age 75 in Santa Barbara, California, following complications
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Jason Statham runs for shelter! New Trailer for the upcoming action thriller ‘Shelter’ from ‘Angel Has Fallen’ director
Action star Jason Statham (The Meg) teams up with director Ric Roman Waugh (Felon, Angel Has Fallen) for Shelter, an upcoming thriller written by Ward Parry (The Shattering). A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history. The film also stars Bill … Continue reading
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Kumusta? Watch the sequel Trailer for Erik Matti’s Filipino actioner ‘BuyBust: The Undesirables’ (aka ‘BuyBust 2’)
Ballerina who? Anne Curtis is back with a vengeance in Erik Matti’s BuyBust: The Undesirables, a 9-episode sequel to his 2018 martial arts actioner BuyBust (read our review). The original told the story of cop (Curtis) who finds herself trapped inside a dangerous slum area in Manila after a poorly planned buy-bust
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Double Impact | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
On February 23, 2026, 88 Films is releasing a Limited Edition Deluxe 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Double Impact, a 1991 martial arts actioner starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Death Warrant, Nowhere to Run). Directed by Sheldon Lettich (The Hard Corps), Double Impact also stars Geoffrey Lewis (Any Which Way You Can), Alonna Shaw (The Taking of Beverly Hills) and
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Double Impact | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
On February 17, 2026, MVD is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Double Impact, a 1991 martial arts actioner starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Death Warrant, Nowhere to Run). Directed by Sheldon Lettich (The Hard Corps), Double Impact also stars Geoffrey Lewis (Any Which Way You Can), Alonna Shaw (The Taking of Beverly Hills) and
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Deal on Fire! Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits | Only $62.48 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Criterion Collection’s Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits, a 7-disc set that includes The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon and Game of Death, plus a load of New and previously released features. Read the official details below: In the early 1970s, a kung fu dynamo named Bruce Lee side-kicked his way onto the screen and straight into … Continue reading
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Is It Legal to Play Casino Games Online? A Global Guide to Social Casinos
Casino games online raise big questions about rules worldwide. In the US, real-money options stay limited to a few states. Social casinos offer a way around that. They provide free Gold Coins for Freemium Games and Sweeps Coins for Sweepstakes Games with prize chances. No purchase necessary to begin. This model follows sweepstakes laws in many places. As of November 2025, social casinos draw millions globally for safe fun. Europe, … Continue reading
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Purity in Action: The Art of Essential Movement
In the golden era of Hong Kong action cinema, a specific aesthetic standard separated the masters from the amateurs. Directors and choreographers sought the “clean frame.” This meant that every punch, block, and reaction had to be clearly visible to the audience without the cheat of rapid editing or shaky camera work. A performer could not hide behind cinematic tricks. The movement had to be pure, efficient, and undeniable. This … Continue reading
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Real Kung Fu, Yuen Biao, dealers and more! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of December
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of December. 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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Save the Green Planet | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
On February 16, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Save the Green Planet. In 2003, the same year as Oldboy and Memories of Murder, Korean cinema welcomed its most audacious debut: Jang Joon-hwan’s delirious Save the Green Planet!. Manic yet focused, outrageous yet grounded, this genre-defying smorgasbord was destined to become South Korea’s ultimate cult classic. The world is in grave danger but no one seems to … Continue reading
The Sana Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow)
On February 2, 2026, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (RegionB) for The Sana Collection, which includes 2023’s Sana and 2024’s Sana: Let Me Hear. Over two decades after terrifying the world with the ghosts of Toshio and Kayako with Ju-On: The Grudge, legendary filmmaker Takashi Shimizu returns
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“Looks great, but please remove the Shaw logo”… Vinegar Syndrome announces Blu-ray for ‘Descendant of the Sun’
Vinegar Syndrome just announced a Blu-ray (Region A) for Descendant of the Sun, a 1983 Shaw Brothers fantasy kung fu film from director Chor Yuen (The Magic Blade, The Magic Blade). Read the official details
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