Author Archives: JJ Bona

A game Chang-er! ‘Furious Swords and Fantastic Warriors’ 10-film Chang Cheh collection now shipping

Now shipping is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) collection for Furious Swords and Fantastic Warriors, which includes 1974’s Men from the Monastery, 1974’s Shaolin Martial Arts, 1970’s King Eagle, 1973’s Iron Bodyguard, 1975’s Fantastic Magic Baby, 1983’s The Weird Man, 1967’s Trail of the Broken Blade, 1970’s Wandering Swordsman, 1972’s Trilogy of Swordsmanship and 1976’s New Shaolin Boxers. Distinguished by his penchant for bloodshed and a thematic concentration on the bonds of … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Ip Man: The Final Fight | Blu-ray | Only $8.69 – Expires soon!

Ip Man: The Final Fight | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Herman Yau’s Ip Man: The Final Fight starring Anthony Wong (Still Human, White Vengeance). In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man (Wong) is reluctantly called into action once more. What began as simple challenges from rival kung fu schools soon finds him drawn into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to defend life and honor, Ip Man … Continue reading

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More dangerous than Han’s island? Po-Chih Leong’s horror gem ‘The Island’ NOW SHIPPING!

Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Island, a 1985 horror gem that’s considered the most accomplished genre picture directed by British-Chinese filmmaker Po-Chih Leong (Hong Kong 1941). The Island is Hong Kong’s answer to the likes of Deliverance, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes and Motel Hell – a film that transports the visceral survival horror so popular in the 1970s and 1980s from the backwoods of America … Continue reading

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A remake done Wright? New Trailer for Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ starring Glen Powell and Josh Brolin

Edgar Wright, the genius director known for his pleasantly paced, comedic brand of culture-induced films (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) is back with The Running Man. Based on the 1982 novel The Running Man written by Stephen King – not to mention the 2nd big screen adaptation, following Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 film of the same name – the new film follows a man (Glen Powell, … Continue reading

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Why Netflix is one of the best streaming platforms?

Why is it the best? It’s simple: Netflix has a huge catalogue that mixes high-quality originals and big, popular movies. Extraction is a good example: it became one of Netflix’s most-watched original films ever, and its sequel also climbed high in the charts. Before you read on, be sure to check out Netflix Coupon Codes, Promo Codes & Discounts – that is, if you’re not already a member. Netflix produces … Continue reading

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ARMAGEDDON IS NEAR! New ‘Kickboxer’ film shoots this month with Alain Moussi and Mark Dacascos

Dimitri Logothetis, director of 2018’s Kickboxer: Retaliation, as well as co-director for 2016’s Kickboxer: Vengeance, will soon begin Kickboxer: Armageddon, the upcoming third entry of the rebooted Kickboxer franchise. Martial arts star Alain Moussi (Kill Order, Jiu Jitsu) will reprise his role as Kurt Sloane from Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation. This time around, Moussi is being joined Mark Dacascos (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, One Night in Bangkok), who … Continue reading

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Blood of Revenge | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On January 26, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1965’s Blood of Revenge. Director Tai Kato’s (I, the Executioner) first yakuza film is a feast for the eyes, with bold set design, vivid colours and daring shot compositions bringing to life a timeless

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The Expendables-sploitation! Tony Jaa, Sly Stallone and Tiger Shroff to team up for an Amazon MGM Studios actioner?

Action stars Sylvester Stallone (The Expendables), Tony Jaa (Striking Rescue) and Tiger Shroff (Baaghi) are reportedly starring together in an untitled Amazon MGM Studios actioner. Although details are non-existent, media outlets across the web are reporting about this globe-hopping, multilingual project. We’re guessing it’s an U.S.-India Film

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Knock Off | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (MVD)

On February 17, 2026, MVD is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Knock Off, a 1998 actioner from Hong Kong director Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Once Upon a Time in China V). Jean-Claude Van Damme plays Marcus Ray, a Hong Kong fashion designer who uncovers a deadly conspiracy involving explosive micro-bombs hidden

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Drunken masters, zombies, and creepy crawlies! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of October

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of October. 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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Men from the Gutter | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Men from the Gutter, a 1982 Hong Kong Shaw Brothers classic from director Ngai Choi Lam (Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky). Read the official details below: On the grimy streets of working-class Hong Kong, some merely scheme to get out, and someone has returned to exact savage vengeance. After a cop is killed in cold blood, detectives Qui … Continue reading

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‘The Raid’ director Gareth Evans completes his remake of the thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’ starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

"A Colt is My Passport" Theatrical Poster

Writer/director Gareth Evans (Havoc, Apostle, Merantau) – the mastermind behind The Raid franchise – has completed filming his remake of Takashi Nomura’s 1967 Yakuza thriller A Colt Is My Passport for Amazon MGM’s Orion Pictures. The remake stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Gangs of London), Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction), Jack Reynor (Midsommar), Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody), Victor Alli, (Bridgerton) Ewan Mitchell (The Last Kingdom), Burn Gorman (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) and Noah Taylor (Edge of Tomorrow). … Continue reading

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The Killer | 4K Ultra HD (Shout)

On December 2, 2025, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for The Killer (Hong Kong Cinema Classics Spine #18), a 1989 John Woo masterpiece starring Chow Yun-fat (Hard Boiled, A Better Tomorrow) as a jaded assassin who takes on what he intends to be his final assignment. When the contract with his employers turns into a double-cross, he must face off against criminals and cops alike, leading to … Continue reading

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He’s KILLIN’ it in online sales! Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s thriller ‘Cloud’ hits Criterion Channel in October

Nikkatsu’s Cloud, an acclaimed action-thriller from director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Creepy, Before We Vanish, Pulse), is headed to the Criterion Channel in October. The film follows a young man named Yoshii (Masaki Suda, Gintama) who resells goods online only to find himself at the center of a series of mysterious events that put his life at risk. Cloud also stars Kotone Furukawa (Secret: A Hidden Score), Daiken Okudaira (Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards), … Continue reading

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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; it’s a … Continue reading

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