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Ska Martes on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
soldozer on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
Throwdown on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
Andrew Hernandez on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
Andrew Hernandez on ALWAYS BET ON BLACK! Wesley Snipes’ hijack actioner ‘Passenger 57’ coming soon to 4K Ultra HD1992 was a good year for action films as they had that sweet spot of taking t…
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’i watched it yesterday. it is a horror comedy, but no martial arts whatsoever…
squeesh on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
squeesh on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upSome good choices for villains (or heroes) in The Furious sequel would be: Ma…
American Ninja Man on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
Ningen on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
Debra Goodman on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
KayKay on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
dakuan on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upwell, for Sha Po Lang 2 they had cast and plot completely unrelated to the fi…
Ron on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
DAVE WEST on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
CJ on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
Ningen on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raySince someone heard me, now we need the uncut Shaolin Soccer, the uncut Hero,…
Rod on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
Phil Chan on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
Ska Martes on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewBetween the hype machine Lionsgate put behind the movie and Jet Li glazing th…
Paul Bramhall on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
garner on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
Kontrovesial Keith on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
Ska Martes on Hungry? Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s ‘Wheels on Meals’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD in November from Eureka4k from the OCN and a really nice coverart. Day 1 purchase. Probably get 2 ju…
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Tiger on the Beat Collection | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
On April 28, 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the Tiger on the Beat collection, which includes 1988’s Tiger on the Beat and 1990’s Tiger on the Beat 2. Both are helmed by iconic Shaw Brothers director/fight choreographer Lau Kar-Leung (Martial Club). Collectively, the films star Chow Yun-Fat (The Head Hunter), Conan Lee (Ninja in the Dragon’s Den), Danny Lee (Final Justice), Nina Li Chi (Dragon … Continue reading
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Angry River | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for Angry River, a 1971 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Lady Whirlwind). A milestone in Hong Kong film history – the very first film produced by the legendary Golden Harvest studios, for whom Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made their best films. Kung Fu Queen Angela Mao (Invincible Eight) plays a woman searching
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Invincible Eight | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Invincible Eight, a 1971 Golden Harvest wuxia film from director Lo Wei (Tattooed Dragon, Seaman No. 7). Side note: Are you feeling some déjà vu? If so, then you’re not alone, because yes, 88 Films’ competitor, Eureka, recently announced their own UK (Region B) version, slated for March (see details). Directed by Lo Wei (The … Continue reading
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The Himalayan | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Himalayan, a 1976 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Stoner). After she’s framed for adultery by her wicked brother-in-law Tseng Ching Lam (Angela Mao, Invincible Eight) takes to the hills to plot her revenge. That will
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Live Casino Streaming Technology Through a Cinematic Lens
Live casino streaming has evolved beyond mere webcam feeds to elaborate productions that draw heavily on cinematic language. Where it used to feel like looking through a keyhole at a dealer spinning a roulette wheel, it is now an immersive, highly visual experience that is as good as, or better than, a high-quality live broadcast. As audiences become more critical, streaming sites such as playlive casino are pushing the limits of what … Continue reading
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The Eye | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
On April 21, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 2008’s The Eye. Following their explosive debut Bangkok Dangerous, directorial duo the Pang Brothers would catch the attention of acclaimed producer Peter Ho-Sun Chan, and the three would collaborate on one of the most memorable horror films to come out of Hong Kong, the chilling and poignant The Eye. When blind musician Wong Kar Mun (Angelica Lee) has her … Continue reading
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Swordplay meets John Wick-style violence? First Look at Henry Cavill in Chad Stahelski’s ‘Highlander’ remake
Stuntman-turned-Hollywood filmmaker Chad Stahelski (John Wick: Chapter 4) is hard at work with his full-scale reboot/remake of Highlander. The action-fantasy revival will be led by Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator). The new Highlander will be based on the 1986 original, which starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Clancy Brown as immortal beings, hunting down one another and collecting more power. The time-jumping film — with its … Continue reading
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Grandmaster Ji Han-jae, founder of Sin Moo Hapkido and ‘Game of Death’ action star, passes away at 89
Ji Han-jae, a renowned South Korean Hapkido grandmaster and founder of Sin Moo Hapkido, has passed away in his sleep at the age of 89. In his short Hong Kong film career, he has appeared in titles such as 1972’s Hapkido, 1973’s Fist of Unicorn, 1974’s The Dragon Tamers and perhaps his most famous, 1972/1978’s Game of Death, where he had a memorable on-screen fight with Bruce Lee. Our heartfelt … Continue reading
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Eddie Peng’s action-comedy ‘Busted Water Pipes’ hits U.S. theaters on January 30th from China Lion
On January 30, 2026, China Lion is releasing Busted Water Pipes to select Canadian and U.S. theaters. Directed by newcomer Difei Zhou, this fast-paced action-comedy stars Eddie Peng (The Rescue, Hidden Man, I Did It My Way). When crime goes down, a police team is forced to fabricate cases to keep their jobs. When the police station’s water pipe bursts, they are faced with actual criminals: tomb raiders disguised as … Continue reading
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Witness Japan’s most lethal assassin in a NEW action clip from Well Go USA’s ‘Revolver Lily’ arriving on Digital Jan 17
On January 27, 2026, Well Go USA is releasing Revolver Lily on Digital, which will be followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on February 10, 2026. From acclaimed filmmaker Yukisada Isao (Go) comes Revolver Lily, an upcoming stylish action-thriller that’s based on the novel of the same name by Kyo Nagaura. The film stars Ayase Haruka (Our Little Sister, Ichi) – who was nominated for Best Actress at the 2024 … Continue reading
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Movies That Became Our Favourite Games
Sometimes watching a movie just isn’t enough. You finish it and realise you’re not ready to leave that world yet. That’s where movie-based games come in. And yes, some of them are kind of bad. Or expensive and flashy without really getting what made the movie special in the first place. The best ones though, understand the most important thing. It’s not about making a copy. It’s about making you … Continue reading
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Ready for a run? 88 Films’ New Blu-ray for Alfred Cheung and Yuen Biao’s classic noir thriller is now available
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for On the Run, a 1988 Hong Kong thriller directed by Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways). It should be noted that 88 Films did release a UK-only Blu-ray for On the Run (Region B) back in 2023, but this new Blu-ray is being introduced as both a UK/US (Region A/B) release (with new artwork by Sean Longmore), which essentially makes … Continue reading
From the Big Screen to Your Wall: Movie-Inspired Decor
Movies don’t just entertain—they shape aesthetics, spark nostalgia, and influence personal style. For film lovers, incorporating movie-inspired décor into living spaces is a way to celebrate favorite stories, characters, and moments while creating a home environment that feels personal and expressive. From subtle nods to iconic films to bold statement pieces, movie-inspired décor blends creativity with comfort. This article explores how film buffs can personalize their spaces using lighting, visual … Continue reading
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Making Eye-Catching Music Videos on a Budget
Creating a compelling music video no longer requires a big production crew or a large budget. Advances in digital tools and creative planning have made it possible for independent artists, content creators, and small brands to produce visually engaging music videos without overspending. The key lies in focusing on creativity, smart resource use, and accessible technology rather than costly equipment. This article explores practical ways to make eye-catching music videos … Continue reading
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Shhhhhh… don’t tell anyone about the Trailer for Zhang Yimou’s ‘Scare Out’ starring Jackson Yee and Zhu Yilong
Zhang Yimou (The Great Wall), the acclaimed filmmaker behind 2002’s Hero, 2018’s Shadow and 2021’s Cliff Walkers, is prepping Scare Out, an upcoming espionage thriller starring Jackson Yee (Resurrection) and Zhu Yilong (Cloudy Mountain). When sensitive national intelligence is leaked, the country is put in danger. A security team launches a fast-moving hunt to find who’s responsible, but every arrest attempt fails. As pressure builds, suspicion turns inward – toward … Continue reading
























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