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JJ Bona on A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de Armas"Dude has eye for visuals for sure but at some point he needs to be able to t…
Andrew Hernandez on A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasHe’s only overrated in your head, friendo. The only thing that I don’t like a…
Ska Martes on It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eurek’s Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’ now shippingObviously love his work with John Woo and Ring Lam, but i'm really looking fo…
Ska Martes on A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasMaybe an unpopular opinion but chad stahelski is an overrated filmmaker. The…
Ska Martes on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementNo one is dismissing anything about Peking Opera Blues - calling it a screwba…
Asmo on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’In series lore he's got links to Thailand but his nationality still remains u…
Andrew Hernandez on Will Scott 86 the devil? Another Poster for Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Scott Adkins and Marko ZarorI rented Diablo and enjoyed it. There have been a lot of movies about long lo…
Andrew Hernandez on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’I figured as much. Colt, like most Japanese films is slow moving. I’m sure Ev…
Ningen on It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eurek’s Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’ now shippingL.A. screening of Tiger on Beat. https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.soc…
Tory on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’That’s a an odd choice. The movie’s already pretty cool, so there’s not much…
Andrew Hernandez on I still refuse to say that Karate came from Kung Fu! Watch the New Japanese Trailer for ‘Karate Kid: Legends’It’s bothersome that in multiple interviews, Jackie Chan is claiming that in…
dakuan on Will Scott 86 the devil? Another Poster for Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zarorjust watched it, and actually liked it way more than Ballerina.
Cuttermaran on Rebels without a pause! Kazuya Shiraishi’s ’11 Rebels’ on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on June 10th from Well Go USAIt's really good 👍
Mikeg on Betrayal is the only truth that sticks! ‘The Betrayal’ starring Raizo Ichikawa of ‘Shinobi’ hits Blu-ray in SeptemberNice! This sounds like the plot to "Flags of Iron". I'll check this out.
Opiumkungfusandals on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’I know the action will come through as always. Let’s see how this script goes…
Typo on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’"akin to Raging Fire and The Prosecutor" I like those two movies, but this tr…
AW on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’You mean Jackie won't have a surprise cameo from a Panda who's Jackie's new p…
Vikhalla on Escape from the 21st Century (2024) ReviewGood review! It got me to go out last night and see it. I enjoyed the hell ou…
Andrew Hernandez on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’Quite a trailer. It finally occurred to Jackie to do something akin to Raging…
Ningen on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesPre-order The Killer from Apple. https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr2uWIMdmU/?utm…
Typo on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementHe hasn’t made a half decent movie "since Seven Swords" I really like his Det…
Andrew Hernandez on A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasSPOILERS Norman Reedus probably had a bigger role originally before Chad Stah…
Andrew Hernandez on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementI have to watch Shanghai Blues, but calling Peking Opera Blues a screwball co…
Andrew Hernandez on Exit the Dragon, Enter the Gold Rush! Ang Lee’s ‘Bruce Lee’ biopic put on hold due to budget disputesThat’s what I insinuated earlier. From the earlier reports, it seems like the…
Andrew Hernandez on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’It was a fun solid 7 out of 10. The only reason it doesn’t rate higher is bec…
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‘The Mob’ has gone digital! Zhao Cong’s gangster thriller available On Digital on September 10th from Well Go USA
Here’s an offer you can’t refuse… On September 10, 2024, the gritty gangster actioner The Mob will arrive On Digital. This gangster thriller is directed by Zhao Cong (Rise of the Jurassic). After the murder of its high-profile patriarch, the Zhou family seeks revenge against a ruthless rival clan moving to expand its own territory, sparking a brutal conflict between the warring families that throws Shanghai into chaos. The Mob … Continue reading
Golden Harvest Vol. 1: Supernatural Shockers | Blu-ray (Shout!)
RELEASE DATE: November 12, 2024 On November 12, 2024, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray Collection for Golden Harvest Vol. 1: Supernatural Shockers, which will include 1991’s Sex and Zen, 1990’s Erotic Ghost Story, 1991’s Erotic Ghost Story II, 1992’s Erotic Ghost Story III, 1990’s Doctor Vampire and 1991’s Robotrix. Read the official details: Scandalous. Sensual. Shocking. Prepare yourself for a collection of some of the most outrageous offerings … Continue reading
The Stephen Chow Collection | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: November 26th, 2024 On November 26, 2024, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray for The Stephen Chow Collection, which will include 1990’s Look Out, Officer!, 1992’s Justice, My Foot!, 1993’s The Mad Monk and 1995’s Out of the Dark. Read the official details: Celebrate the legendary career of Hong Kong master of mirth and mayhem Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer, Kung Fu Hustle) with this four-film collection! Selected … Continue reading
The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk Collection | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: November 25, 2024 On November 25, 2024, 88 Films will be releasing The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk Collection on 4K Ultra HD, which will include two Corey Yuen-directed martial arts classics: 1993’s The Legend of Fong Sai-yuk and The Legend of Fong Sai-yuk II. The films co-star Josephine Siao Fung Fung (Summer Snow), Michelle Reis (Bodyguards & Assassins), Vincent Chiu Man Chuk (Once Upon a Time in … Continue reading
Legend of the zoo warrior? New Poster Jackie Chan’s ‘Panda Plan’ from ‘Song of Youth’ director Zhang Luan
Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On) is headed to the zoo with Panda Plan (aka Project P), Mandarin Motion Pictures’ upcoming film directed by Zhang Luan (Song of Youth, Give Me Five). If you’re into the action-comedy genre, this one will make you win all the money you want, as if you were using a BetWinner verifier coupon. The film centers on a rare baby panda with a … Continue reading
Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Chin Siu Ho and more king of fighters! Here what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of September
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of September. 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
The Economics of Sports Betting: How It Affects the Sports Industry
Betting on sports has changed from being a rare practice into a worldwide business that generates billions of dollars and impacts the sports industry. With the ever-expanding legalization of sports betting around the states and countries, the effects of sports betting on leagues, teams and fans are starting to be seen. This article looks at how sports betting has impacted the sports industry. The Rise of Legalized Sports Betting The … Continue reading
Expecting Chuck Norris? Vinegar Syndrome announces Blu-ray for the 1990 Hong Kong film ‘An Eye for an Eye’
This month, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the Blu-ray for An Eye for an Eye, a 1990 Hong Kong thriller from director O Sing-Pui (1987’s Golden Swallow). Note: Upon its initial theatrical release, An Eye for an Eye was given a Cat IIB rating (“Not Suitable for Young Persons and Children”), but Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the director’s cut, which technically brings the film to a Cat III (“No persons younger … Continue reading
That’s why they call it blood-spurt, kid! Blu-ray for Tai Kato’s 1966 thriller ‘Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza’ now available
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Radiance Film’s Blu-ray for Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza (Region A/B), a 1966 Japanese thriller from director Tai Kato (I, the Executioner). Weary of the rigid codes of the underworld, gambler Tokijiro (Kinnosuke Nakamura, Goyokin) wanders Japan in search of freedom. But escape proves to be impossible when an obligation to a gang boss leaves him with no choice but to kill a man. To atone for … Continue reading
How Does Playing Online Games Affect Your Brain
Nowadays, people of various age groups tend to spend quite a considerable amount of time over online gaming during their leisure hours. Online computer games can vary from time-wasting puzzles to deeply engaging multiplayer action games. But the question is: what exactly goes on in the brain during an online gaming session? The negative and positive impacts differ with the game type and also its time frame. Positive Cognitive Effects … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Pound of Flesh | Blu-ray | Only $9.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Pound of Flesh, a 2015 thriller directed by Ernie Barbarash (Abduction, Assassination Games). In Pound of Flesh (read our review), a man’s (Jean-Claude Van Damme, Double Impact, The Bouncer) heroic attempt to help a woman in distress ends up with him waking up the next day without a kidney and plotting his revenge. The film co-stars Kristopher Van Varenberg (Enemies Closer), Darren … Continue reading
What you call hell, we call Bangkok! Watch the insane Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell’
On September 26, 2024, Netflix will be streaming Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell, an action-thriller from writer/director Kome Kongkiat Komesiri (Muay Thai Fighter). When a dedicated rescue worker inadvertently gets caught up in the kidnapping plot of a mogul’s tween daughter, he must save her from the clutches of rival gangs hunting them down with unpredictable dangers around every corner. Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell stars Sukollawat Kanaros (Thirteen Lives), Atitaya … Continue reading
A black belt is a white belt who never quits! New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Officer Black Belt’ starring star Kim Woo-Bin
Don Wong, eat your heart out! Arriving soon to Netflix is Officer Black Belt, an action-comedy from writer/director Kim Joo-Hwan (The Divine Fury, Midnight Runners). In the film, a talented martial arts prodigy – who holds nine dans across Taekwondo, Kendo, and Judo – teams up with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a police officer. The film stars Kim Woo-Bin (Alienoid, Alienoid: Return to the Future), … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Deluxe Limited Edition Battle Creek Brawl | Blu-ray | Only $26.99
Today’s Deal on Fire is for 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl), Jackie Chan’s 1980 film directed by Robert Clouse (Game of Death, Enter the Dragon) that also stars Jose Ferrer (Joan of Arc), Kristine DeBell (Cheerleaders’ Wild Weekend) and Mako (Silent Assassins). Official details: Jackie Chan arrived on American soil with hopes of becoming a superstar in the West … Continue reading
Modern day samurai? ‘Past Lives’ actor Teo Yoo to star in the Chad Stahelski-produced samurai actioner ‘Karoshi’
Takashi Doscher, the writer and director of 2018’s Still and 2019’s Only – as well as writer for Chad Stahelskis’ upcoming live-action adaptation of the video game, Ghost of Tsushima – is on board to direct Lionsgate’s Karoshi, an upcoming actioner that will be produced by Stahelskis’ 87Eleven. The upcoming film will be headlined by rising star Teo Yoo, who is perhaps best known for 2022’s Decision to Leave and … Continue reading
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