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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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10 Best Crypto Exchanges for Beginners in 2025
The cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 looks more polished, accessible, and secure than ever. Exchanges have evolved from confusing trading terminals to all-in-one digital finance platforms — a shift that’s turned crypto from niche speculation into a mainstream investment avenue. But if you’re new to the scene, choosing the right exchange can feel like trying to find your way through a maze made of volatility and jargon. That’s where this guide … Continue reading
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Right place, Wong time! Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ streaming on Criterion on November 24
Later this month, renowned Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai (The Grandmaster) is bringing Blossoms Shanghai to the U.S. through The Criterion Channel. For this release, Blossoms Shanghai is getting a different color grade. Cinematographer Peter Pau told a Chinese outlet that they were not happy with the first run of the series in China, which “didn’t capture the optimal visual tone” Wong and company
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THE RAID of the ROAD HOUSE! Iko Uwais joins Jake Gyllenhaal in Amazon’s upcoming ‘Road House’ sequel
The sequel to the 2024 remake of the Rowdy Herrington/Patrick Swayze 1989 classic Road House is now in high gear! For the follow-up, Ilya Naishuller (Nobody) is replacing Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) for the director’s chair. Will Beall, who is perhaps best known for penning Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, is writing the script, replacing R. Lance Hill (writer of both the 1989 and … Continue reading
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The Delightful Forest | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On January 26, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Delightful Forest, a 1972 Shaw Brothers classic from Chang Cheh (Shaolin Martial Arts) and co-director Pao Hsueh-li (The Eight Escorts). A ferocious Shaw Brothers tale of honor, vengeance, and explosive retribution. Brimming with Chang Cheh’s trademark intensity, Ni Kuang’s sharp
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The Japanese Godfather Trilogy | Blu-ray (Radiance)
On February 26, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) collection for The Japanese Godfather Trilogy, which includes 1977’s Japan’s Don, 1977’s Japanese Godfather: Ambition and 1978’s Japanese Godfather: Conclusion. At the dawn of the 1970s, Japan is becoming an economic superpower and the Nakajima crime syndicate extends its grasp across the nation. Politicians and corporations seek the gang’s favour to form strategic and highly prosperous
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Secret Service of the Imperial Court | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On January 26, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Secret Service of the Imperial Court, a 1984 Shaw Brothers classic from director Tony Lou Chun-Ku (The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead, Holy Flame of the Martial World). During the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor’s elite Chin Yi Secret Service was created to crush rebellion — but under the corrupt rule of Eunuch Wang Chun (Lau Wing), … Continue reading
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NOT coming home in a body bag! Scott Adkins’ ‘Prisoner of War’ arrives on Blu-ray & DVD next week
On November 11, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for Prisoner of War, the latest actioner from martial arts sensation Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, Triple Threat). It’s also currently available on Digital. Directed by and co-starring Louis Mandylor (The Debt Collector, The Doorman), Prisoner of War takes place during WWII and centers on a British officer (Adkins) who is captured and forced to fight … Continue reading
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As I walk through the ‘Valley of the Shadow of Death’…. Anthony Wong and George Au’s thriller is coming to the UK
UK audiences will soon witness Valley of the Shadow of Death, the latest from veteran Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong (Untold Story, Hard Boiled, Big Bullet). Valley of the Shadow of Death marks the feature debut of rising Hong Kong directors Jeffrey Lam and Antonio Tam (who also wrote the picture). In the film, church pastor Leung (Wong) struggles to reconcile his feelings about sin and punishment when the young … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Grandmaster | Blu-ray | Only $11.67 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray Wong Kar Wai’s 2013 masterpiece, The Grandmaster, an epic action feature inspired by the life and times of the legendary Kung Fu master, Ip Man, who mentored Bruce Lee. The Grandmaster stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai (Seven Warriors), Zhang Ziyi (The Banquet), Chen Chang (Brotherhood of Blades), Song Hye-Kyo (The Crossing), Bruce Leung Siu-Lung (Dragon Lives Again) and Zhao Ben-Shan (Accidental Hero). The story itself … Continue reading
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NOTHING IS OVER! ‘The Expendables’ franchise is back in action after Lionsgate secures a deal
Expendables 3’s box office belly flop back in 2014 – possibly due to the film’s early online leakage or its undesired PG-13 rating – left the franchise in an odd place. Then came 2023’s Expendables 4, but despite its Rated R return, it performed worse at the box office than the previous film. At this point, you’d think the franchise is dead, right?… but not so fast! Lionsgate has made … Continue reading
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Once a Thief | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
On January 27, 2026, Shout Factory will release the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Once a Thief, a 1991 actioner from acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo (The Killer, Hard Boiled). The film stars Chow Yun-Fat (Prisoner on Fire), Leslie Cheung (Double Tap), Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire), Paul Chu Kong (The Big Heat) and Kenneth
Ghost Killers, Alienoids and Sammo Hung! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of November
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of November. 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
Spawn | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray | Only $24.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for 1997’s Spawn. Based on Todd McFarlane’s groundbreaking comic, Spawn is a visually explosive cult classic that blends horror, action, and gothic fantasy, available for the first time in a fiery new 4K restoration that breathes new life into Hell’s most iconic warrior. From the producers of Blade and The Crow comes Spawn, a dark, action-packed supernatural thriller that … Continue reading
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From the Big Screen to the Betting Screen: Why Casino Culture Still Captivates Audiences
Why do casinos make such perfect movie scenes? And why can’t we look away? From Bond’s stoic poker face to Chow Yun-fat’s smirking coin toss, cinema has long romanticised the thrill of the risk. Now, that same rush has gone digital. The big screen gave us spectacle; the small screen gives us control. Today’s online casinos capture those same heartbeat moments of the tension, the glamour, the gamble, without ever … Continue reading
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Shaw Scares: Volume 1 | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
Vinegar Syndrome has just announced a Blu-ray (Region A) for Shaw Scares! Vol. 1, which will include 1984’s Sex Beyond the Grave, 1982’s Hell has No Boundary, and 1980’s Haunted Tales – this release is part of their Black Friday Pre-order. Check out the official details below: This limited edition box set (designed by Chris Barnes and Haunt Love) includes a 40-page perfect bound book, is limited to 8,000 units























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