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JJ Bona on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?"Thereâs a difference between actually being funny, and just being flat-out o…
squeesh on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?Comedy is also supposed to be funny, not just offensive. There's a difference…
Elvis 1990 on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?You do have to love how in every interview, even for the SHADOWS EDGE , Jacki…
Ningen on Deal on Fire! The Grandmaster | Blu-ray | Only $11.67 â Expires soon!Tony Leung retrospective in New York. https://youtu.be/dsw7TL0ssy8?si=ZkaycsN…
FilmFan47 on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?The Rush Hour series is hilarious. Even the third film is funnier than most c…
Ningen on GET OVER HERE! Watch a fight clip from ‘Mortal Kombat II’ starring Karl Urban, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki SanadaKlip. https://youtu.be/Ao6Xs-0cmr0?si=yhXom86VQcV66nGj
JJ Bona on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?I should have mentioned that I knew he had passed, which is why I found it st…
Ningen on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?Unless they 'bring him back' with AI like they just did with Val Kilmer....
Paul Bramhall on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?The fact he passed away in 2022 would also have had an impact on his involvem…
Garner on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’This Louis Mandylor is not good and he likes to star in many scott adkins fil…
Phil Chan on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?Nah thatâs definitely an error, Corey Yuenâs Chinese name is ć ć„.
Anonymous on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’We have a new DTV trash star Bren Foster lol.
JJ Bona on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?Thanks for the info. The poster also says something about Corey Yuen, unless…
JJ Bona on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’We thought he was playing Groucho Marx. =)
Phil Chan on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?I think Louis Koo has confirmed that filming is set to start in the 2nd half…
dakuan on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’Brenn's definitely not the first one i'd have chosen to portray Karl Marx, gu…
Callum on Rumor has it… Chow Yun-fat to join Jackie Chan in Larry Yang’s sequel to ‘The Shadowâs Edge’?This could be cool but I hope they give the sequel the same love the first re…
Ningen on Bruce Lee returns! Check out the thrilling New Trailer for the ‘Game of Death’-focused documentary ‘Broken Rhythm’History Channel has a segment on what killed Lee. https://youtu.be/eLENH9u1Hw…
Kevin Tran on Wanna party like it’s 1994? Watch the Newest Trailer for ‘Cold War 1994’ starring Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok and Tony LeungValerian chow also in the movie. Yuen biao in it for sure.
Jackie Chanâs The Shadowâs Edge Sequel Buzz Heats Up â And A Chow Yun-Fat Rumor Is Turning Heads - M.A.A.C. on Rumor has it… Chow Yun-fat to join Jackie Chan in Larry Yang’s sequel to ‘The Shadowâs Edge’?[…] SOURCE: City on Fire […]
Jackie Chan & Michelle Yeoh Could Reunite For Supercop: Reborn, A New Police Story Sequel - M.A.A.C. on ‘Rumble in the Bronx’ director Stanley Tong to reunite Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh for ‘Super Cop: Reborn’?[…] SOURCE: City on Fire […]
dakuan on Bring da Ruckus! Watch the New Red Band Trailer for RZAâs Quentin Tarantino-backed thriller âOne Spoon Of Chocolateâmore like a mash up between Bushido Brown and Stinkmeaner.
Ningen on Bring da Ruckus! Watch the New Red Band Trailer for RZAâs Quentin Tarantino-backed thriller âOne Spoon Of ChocolateâClip. https://youtu.be/6TQSwQ50J9I?si=OZBAIQg8l5BQ8HLs
Ningen on HADOKEN!!! Watch the New Trailer for Kitao Sakura’s star-studded ‘Street Fighter’ live-action filmThe cast on the costumes. https://youtu.be/80mqur0YAOc?si=5GqpfN3Gv0Bxv4n4
Ningen on Bring da Ruckus! Watch the New Red Band Trailer for RZAâs Quentin Tarantino-backed thriller âOne Spoon Of ChocolateâNo relation to Uncle Ruckus from The Boondocks.
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Casino-Themed Action Films That Inspire Online Gaming Enthusiasts
The thrill of the casino is a perfect complement to the energy of the action film. From tense confrontations over poker pots to heart-pounding heists, the films carry with them the excitement of chance, planning and adrenaline. It is not surprising, therefore, that online gamers are inspired by the silver screen as they chase their own big thrills. In the films, the casino is not simply a background; itâs a … Continue reading
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Hong Kong New Wave Essentials | Blu-ray (Shout)
On December 16, 2025, Shout is releasing the Hong Kong New Wave Essentials collection (Hong Kong Cinema Classics Spine #22-24), which will include 1988’s Painted Faces, 1990’s The Story of My Son, and 1985’s Women. Celebrate the Hong Kong New Wave cinema movement with this special collection. Embracing both Western and Eastern filmmaking techniques and led by a new generation of young directors, the New Wave transcended genre to further … Continue reading
Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)
On December 2, 2025, Shout is releasing the Shaw Brothers Classics Vol. 8, which will include 12 Hong Kong classics from the legendary Shaw Brothers studios. Master your knowledge of the legendary Shaw Brothers with this latest collection of martial arts and wuxia epics. Featuring twelve spellbinding
Over Your Dead Body | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On December 15, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for 2014’s Over Your Dead Body. This Takashi Miike (The Happiness of the Katakuris) production is a haunting tale where art and reality collide. Set against the backdrop of a kabuki production, the story follows actors whose personal jealousies and desires dangerously mirror the ghostly play they
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray (Arrow)
On December 15, 2025, Arrow is releasing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray (Region A/B). The set includes 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1991’s The Secret of the Ooze, and 1993’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. Arrow is also
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Shawscope Volume Four | Blu-ray (Arrow)
On December 9, 2025, Arrow Video will be releasing Shawscope Volume Four: Limited Edition, which will include 16 films on Blu-ray (Region A/B). Secure your copy now at Goodie Emporium! Read the official details below: A LONG TIME AGO, IN A MOVIE STUDIO JUST OFF CLEARWATER BAY…. As special effects-driven horror and sci-fi cinema dominated the global box office in the 1970s, Hong Kong’s mightiest film studio Shaw Brothers
Move over, ‘Bloodsport’! Watch the Trailer for ‘Gladiator Underground’ starring D.Y. Sao, Andy Le and Brian Le
On October 17, 2025, Samuel Goldwyn Films is releasing Gladiator Underground on digital. This upcoming martial arts film marks the sophomore effort from Chaya Supannarat (Bangkok Dog). The Bleiberg/Dimbort-backed film reunites Supannarat with Bangkok Dog star D.Y. Sao (Shadow Master). Also headlining are Andy Le (The Paper Tiger) and Brian Le (American Born Chinese). All three of these martial arts talents are primarily known for their stunt work in films such … Continue reading
Complete Guide to Plinko and Classic Casino Games in Australia
How to Play Plinko and Other Popular Games in Australia Plinko game is steadily winning the hearts of Australian players thanks to its simple mechanics and the possibility of winning big with a single drop of the ball. Together with classic entertainment such as pokies, blackjack, roulette and video poker, plinko online game is the perfect set of gambling games to satisfy the tastes of a wide variety of users. … Continue reading
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Saga of the Phoenix | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On December 16, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Saga of the Phoenix (aka The Peacock King 2), a 1990 action-fantasy from director Nam Nai Choi (The Story of Ricky, The Peacock King) and co-director Lau Shut Yue (New Tales of the Flying Fox). In a world where the boundaries between mysticism and mortality blur, Saga of the Phoenix tells the story of a young novice … Continue reading
12 Movies About Dating and Relationships That Feel Just Like Real Life (But with Better Lighting)
Love is messy. Dating is confusing. Relationships? A mix of both, with extra drama. No wonder filmmakers canât stop turning our romantic chaos into movies. Sometimes they make us laugh at the disasters, sometimes they make us cry into our popcorn, and sometimes they give us hope that maybe, just maybe, thereâs magic waiting around the corner. Hereâs a very human guide to 12 movies about dating and relationships â … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Samurai Marathon | Blu-ray | Only $9.88 â Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Samurai Marathon, a period action film directed by Bernard Rose (Candyman, Immortal Beloved) and produced by Oscar winners Jeremy Thomas (The Last Emperor) and Toshiaki Nakazawa (13 Assassins). The film stars Takeru Satoh (Rurouni Kenshin), Nana Komatsu (The World of Kanako), Mirai Moriyama (Rage), Shota Sometani (Legend of the Demon Cat), Munetaka Aoki (Rurouni Kenshin), Ryu Kohata (God of War), Yuta Koseki (Missions of Love) and Danny Huston … Continue reading
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Silent night, deadly night! Watch New Trailers for Juno Makâs anticipated gangster epic âSons of the Neon Nightâ
Filmmaker Juno Mak (Revenge: A Love Story, Dream Home), the actor/director of 2013’s Rigor Mortis, is finally giving his long-awaited Sons of the Neon Night a theatrical release domestically on October 1, 2025. With a production budget of over $50 million, Distribution Workshop is marketing this gangster epic as “Hong Kongâs Most Expensive Film” (via Variety). This now aligns with the numerous reports, which stated that the reason behind the film’s … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Challenge | Blu-ray | Only $12.49 â Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Challenge (aka Sword of the Ninja), a 1982 actioner directed by John Frankenheimer (The Manchurian Candidate, Ronin) and written by John Sayles (Eight Men Out). This swashbuckling cult-classic stars Scott Glenn (Urban Cowboy) as a down-and-out American boxer who becomes involved in a feud between two Japanese brothers. The Challenge also stars Toshiro Mifune (Incident at Blood Pass), Donna Kei Benz (Pray … Continue reading
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Her body, NOT her choice! Kensuke Sonomura’s ‘Ghost Killer’ on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD next week
Ninja III: The Domination meets Baby Assassins? Acclaimed filmmaker and stunt coordinator Kensuke Sonomura (Bad City, Hydra) is back with Ghost Killer, which hits 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 23 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Winner of the Best Feature Film Bronze Award at the 2024 Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, Ghost Killer stars Akari Takaishi (Baby Assassins, Baby Assassins 2), Mario Kuroba (Hard Days), and Masanori Mimoto (Baby … Continue reading
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Betrayal never comes from an enemy! ‘The Betrayal’ starring Raizo Ichikawa of ‘Shinobi’ now on Blu-ray
Now available is Radiance Film’s Blu-ray for The Betrayal, a 1966 Japanese actioner from director Tokuzo Tanaka (Zatoichi’s Vengeance, Zatoichi the Fugitive). To protect his clan, an honourable samurai (Raizo Ichikawa, Shinobi) takes the blame for a murder committed by one of his fellows. He is promised a safe return after one year in exile, but this vow is broken and he becomes a fugitive chased
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