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High and Low | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

High and Low | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

On September 9, 2025, Criterion is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for High and Low, a 1963 thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa (Ran, Stray Dog, Seven Samurai) Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded kidnapper in High and Low, the highly influential domestic drama and police procedural from director Akira Kurosawa. Adapting Ed McBain’s detective novel King’s Ransom, Kurosawa … Continue reading

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The Hidden World of No-Cost Casino Currency

A gambler steps into the digital casino lobby, eyes catching on a flashing banner: “Claim your $50 free chip now!” No deposit required, no strings attached—at least not obviously. This is the digital handshake, a welcome gesture that mimics the complimentary drink at a Vegas bar, designed not to make you drunk but to make you stay. Free chips offer a paradox that online casinos have perfected: by giving away … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Blind Fury | Blu-ray | Only $12.87 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Blind Fury, a 1989 cult classic directed by Phillip Noyce (Dead Calm, Salt) and stars Rutger Hauer (The Iron Mask) and a special appearance by ninja superstar Sho Kosugi (Rage of Honor, 9 Deaths of the Ninja). Just as they did with titles like Silent Rage and Double Team, Mill Creek Entertainment is repackaging yet another flick with a flashy, retro-style slipcase. Blinded and left to … Continue reading

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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 shipping

On June 16, 2025, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 film, Hong Kong 1941, which stars Cecilia Yip (Nomad), Alex Man (Rich and Famous) and Chow Yun-fat (The Killer) in his breakout role. A versatile British-Chinese filmmaker whose career has spanned nearly fifty years, Po-Chih Leong has worked in a variety of genres, from action in Foxbat to horror in The Island, comedy in Ping Pong and the gangster … Continue reading

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Eureka takes revenge! Shaw Brothers classics ‘The Eunuch’ and ‘The Deadly Knives’ now available

Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Exact Revenge, a Shaw Brothers collection that includes both 1971’s The Eunuch and 1972’s The Deadly Knives. Revenge is and has always been one of the most popular and prolific themes in Hong Kong cinema, from classic wuxia epics to kung fu movies and heroic bloodshed films. During the 1970s, Shaw Brothers Studio was the largest production company operating

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Deal on Fire! Crazy Samurai Musashi | Blu-ray | Only $14.99 – Expires soon!

"Crazy Samurai Musashi" Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Crazy Samurai Musashi. This samurai film, described as “The world’s first 77-minute, one-take action film sequence”, re-teams Japanese action star Tak Sakaguchi (Versus) with Re:Born director Yuji Shimomura (Death Trance). When a master samurai arrives to duel the disgraced Yoshioka dojo, he walks into an ambush. In the world’s first 77-minute, one-take action film sequence, Miyamoto Musashi (Tak Sakaguchi) fights for his life against … Continue reading

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‘Come’ check out the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD for ‘Come Drink with Me’ arriving in August

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On August 25, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Come Drink with Me, a 1966 Shaw Brothers actioner from director King Hu (A Touch of Zen). Bandits kidnap a governor’s son and demand their imprisoned leader to be set free in exchange. The governor’s daughter, Golden Swallow (Cheng Pei Pei, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), a skilled martial artist, is sent to rescue him, but eventually finds … Continue reading

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24-karate magic in the air! Martial arts actioner ‘Nine-Ring Golden Dagger’ hits Digital on July 1st from Well Go USA

"Nine-Ring Golden Dagger" Theatrical Poster

Arriving on Digital on July 1, 2025 is Feng Xiaojun’s Nine-Ring Golden Dagger. Also known as Blocking The Horse, this 2024 actioner stars Song Tianshuo (Cliff Walker), Zhang Xintong (2022’s A Man Called Hero), Wu Yue (Ip Man 4: The Finale) and Yu Kang (Ip Man 3). During the Northern Expedition of Yongxi in the early Song Dynasty, General Yang Ye heroically sacrificed himself, and his posthumous reward, the NINE-RING GOLDEN … Continue reading

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Rebels without a pause! Kazuya Shiraishi’s ’11 Rebels’ on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on June 10th from Well Go USA

“11 Rebels” Theatrical Poster

On June 10, 2025, Well Go USA will be releasing the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD for 11 Rebels, starring Takayuki Yamada (Gintama) and Taiga Nakano (Under the Open Sky). Director Kazuya Shiraishi, who is perhaps best known for 2018’s The Blood of Wolves and 2019’s Sea of Revival, is back with a vengeance in Toei’s 11 Rebels. Amidst the Boshin War’s brutal conflicts, a motley samurai squad undertakes … Continue reading

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They got 5 on it! Watch the U.S Trailer for Kang Hyeong-Cheol’s superhero actioner ‘Hi-Five’

"Hi-Five" Theatrical Poster

On June 20, 2025, Well Go USA is giving Hi-Five a theatrical release. This upcoming superhero actioner comes from writer/director Kang Hyeong-Cheol (Tazza: The Hidden Card). Five ordinary people, who developed their superpowers after receiving organ transplants from a previous superpowered being, fight against a cult leader who has similar powers. The film stars Lee Jae-in (Svaha: The Sixth Finger), Ra Mi-ran (Lady Vengeance), Oh Jung-se (Fabricated City), Park Jin-young … Continue reading

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Gods, Masked Avengers, Max Zhang and Kwangtung Tigers! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of June

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of June. 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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Her Vengeance | Blu-ray (88 Films)

"Her Vengeance" Theatrical Poster

On July 28, 2025, 88 Films will release a Blu-ray (Region B) for Her Vengeance, a 1988 Hong Kong Cat III film from director Lam Nai-Choi (The Story of Ricky, The Peacock King). One of the first – and most notorious – of Hong Kong’s famously Adults Only Category III films, Her Vengeance stars Pauline Wong (The Blue Jean Monster) as a young woman hunting down the vermin who brutally … Continue reading

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Hey, why am I Mr. Pink? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD release for Ringo Lam’s ‘City on Fire’ arriving in June

On June 24, 2025, Shout Studios is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for City on Fire, a 1987 Hong Kong classic from acclaimed director, Ringo Lam (Maximum Risk, Sky on Fire, Full Alert). Ringo Lam crafted this superb action drama, which is best known in the west for inspiring Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs. Chow Yun-fat bagged the best actor trophy for his emotionally charged performance as … Continue reading

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Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 7 | Blu-ray (Shout)

On August 5, 2025, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 7, another multi-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection, following the label’s Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 1 through Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6, as well as The Brave Archer Collection and the Ti Lung/David Chiang Collection. Eleven thrilling adventures from the legendary Shaw Brothers stand ready in the seventh volume of the Shaw Brothers Classics collection! Packed with timeless

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When Brandon Lee was marked for death!

Brandon Lee’s penultimate film was Rapid Fire, a 1992 actioner directed by Dwight Little (Marked for Death, Halloween 4). It can be seen as almost a tribute to HK action films. It combines the gun fights of John Woo film and the choreographed

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