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They’re Li’ing to us! Now available from Gwai Lo Films is the Blu-ray for Bruce Li’s 1979 actioner ‘Fists of Bruce Lee’

Fists of Bruce Lee | Blu-ray (Gwai Lo Films)

These fists came out of nowhere! Now available for June pre-order from Gwai Lo Films is Fists of Bruce Lee (aka Interpol). This 1979 Bruceploitation film not only stars, but is also directed by Bruce Li/Ho Tsung-Tao (The Chinese Stuntman). An undercover agent has been assigned to bust an international crime syndicate dealing in drugs, extortion and kidnapping. The closer he gets to exposing

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The Jet Li Collection | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)

RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2025 On July 29, 2025, Shout! Studios is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray collection for The Jet Li Collection, which will include Fist of Legend, Tai Chi Master, Fong Sai Yuk, Fong Sai Yuk II and The Bodyguard from Beijing. Among the icons of Hong Kong action cinema, few stars shine as brightly as Jet Li. Renowned for his graceful and fluid fighting style, … Continue reading

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Is Tom the only megastar who does his own stunts? Watch the New Trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

"Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning" Theatrical Poster

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – the 8th entry in the long running Mission Impossible franchise – will be exploding to theaters on May 23, 2025. Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible – Fallout) is back in the director’s chair, continuing from the events in 2023’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Originally meant to be titled Dead Reckoning Part Two, the film underwent significant changes … Continue reading

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Amazon MGM Studios to get into serious bees-ness with Timo Tjahjanto and Jason Statham for ‘The Beekeeper 2’

Timo Tjahjanto (The Shadow Strays, The Night Comes for Us) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Killers, Headshot, Macabre) – is teaming up with action star Jason Statham (The Meg, Redemption, The Expendables) for The Beekeeper 2. Amazon MGM Studios has landed worldwide distribution rights to the sequel in a deal pegged by sources at comfortably north of $50M (via Deadline). The original, directed by David Ayer (End of … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Payback Time | Blu-ray | Only $12 – Expires soon!

Payback Time Triple Feature | Blu-ray (Millcreek)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the Payback Time Triple Feature, which will include the following titles: Blind Fury, a 1989 cult classic directed by Phillip Noyce (Dead Calm, Salt) and starring Rutger Hauer (The Hitcher), Terry O’Quinn (The Stepfather), Nick Cassavetes (Face/Off), Meg Foster (Future Kick) and a special appearance by ninja superstar Sho Kosugi (9 Deaths of the Ninja). Silent Rage, a 1982 action thriller directed by Michael Miller (Street Girls) … Continue reading

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Neo-Tokyo is about to explode! Rina Sawayama will return as Akira in Donnie Yen’s ‘John Wick’ spin-off ‘Caine’

Martial arts star Donnie Yen (Polar Rescue, Sakra, Chasing the Dragon) will reprise his role as Caine – the blind assassin from 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4 – in a standalone John Wick spin-off movie tentatively titled Caine, which will take place after the events after Chapter 4. In addition to starring, Yen will also be directing Caine. “The John Wick films have set an immensely high standard for action … Continue reading

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The Cat | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: August 26, 2025 On August 26, 2025, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray for The Cat, 1992 Golden Harvest Hong Kong thriller from director Lam Nai-Choi (The Story of Ricky, The Peacock King). The Cat is an adaptation of the novel Old Cat by Ni Kuang. In the film, a cat from outer space teams up with a young alien girl and her knight, along with an

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We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USA

On May 27, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD for The Prosecutor (aka Misjudgement), an action thriller from filmmaker Ho Pong Mak (Breakout Brothers trilogy), who co-directs the film’s star, Donnie Yen (Sakra, Chasing the Dragon). In the film, a poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt

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A pack of Shaw classics and more walled city mayhem! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of May

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of May. 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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How this crash game is changing Asian gambling culture

Remember that heart-stopping moment in “God of Gamblers” when Chow Yun-fat’s character has everything riding on a single hand? That same electric tension-the thrill of watching stakes climb higher while deciding precisely when to cash out-is exactly what’s catapulted Aviator into the stratosphere of online betting games. Since Spribe Gambling unleashed this sensation in 2019, Aviator has soared across over 2,000 platforms worldwide, captivating more than 10 million players. What’s particularly striking? … Continue reading

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Who wins in a fight between Xie Miao vs Andy On? New Trailer for ‘Hunt the Wicked’ from the director of ‘Blind War’

"Hunt the Wicked" Theatrical Poster

Arriving on Blu-ray and Digital on May 20th is Hunt the Wicked, a 2024 actioner from director Suiqiang Huo (Blind War). The film is headlined by martial arts stars Xie Miao (Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman) and Andy On (100 Yards). When ruthless drug kingpin Wei Yunzhou tightens his grip on the city, fear and chaos spread. Law enforcement has failed to bring him down — until Huang Mingjin … Continue reading

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Billy Zane, Zach Roerig and Scott Adkins’ ‘Day of Reckoning’ NOW on Digital! Watch a New Extended Preview

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, Triple Threat) is back to his “reckoning” antics. In 2012, he starred in Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning; in 2020 came Dead Reckoning; now comes Day of Reckoning, a thriller that’s NOW on Digital. The upcoming film marks the debut feature of Shaun Silva, who is best known for his music video productions for country artists such as Sugarland, … Continue reading

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Is it a Boeing 737 MAX? Trailer for ‘Wings of Dread’ starring ‘The Raid’ martial arts star Iko Uwais and Ashton Chen

We’ll soon be seeing Indonesian martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot, Beyond Skyline) in Wings of Dread, an upcoming action thriller directed by Qin Pengfei (Fight Against Evil, Black Storm) and Ashton Chen (Ip Man 2, Blade of Fury), who will also co-star alongside Uwais. According to AT, Wings of Dread is Iko Uwais’ first

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Some magnificent news! Chang Cheh’s ‘The Magnificent Trio’ and ‘Magnificent Wanderers’ is now shipping!

On April 28, 2025, Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) collection for The Magnificent Chang Cheh, which will include 1966’s The Magnificent Trio and 1977’s Magnificent Wanderers. One of the Shaw Brothers Studio’s most prolific directors, Chang Cheh – or the “Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema” – is the filmmaker behind Five Deadly Venoms, Chinatown Kid and Boxer Rebellion. Collected here are two films by this maestro of martial arts

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The Beast to Die | Blu-ray (Radiance)

RELEASE DATE: July 21, 2025 On July 21, 2025, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1980’s The Beast to Die. Directed by Toru Murakawa (The Game Trilogy) from a venomous script by Shoichi Maruyama (Yokohama BJ Blues), this unsettling dark thriller was Yusaku Matsuda’s farewell to his 1970s action hero persona. Deeply scarred by what he witnessed on battlefields across Asia, a young war photographer (Yusaku Matsuda, Yokohama BJ … Continue reading

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