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GET OVER HERE!!! New images of Johnny Cage, Kitana and Shao Khan in New Line’s ‘Mortal Kombat’ reboot sequel

Mortal Kombat | Blu-ray (Warner)

A sequel to the James Wan-produced reboot of Mortal Kombat, a martial arts-thriller based on the highly-successful video game franchise of the same name, is currently being prepped for release at New Line. And Simon McQuoid, who directed the original reboot, is back in the director’s chair! New Line has enlisted the writing skills of Jeremy Slater, who is best known for penning Marvel/Disney+ series Moon Knight (via Deadline). The first … Continue reading

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Don Lee takes on Satan? Capelight Pictures picks up the South Korean action thriller ‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’

Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Derailed, Roundup: Punishment) co-stars with Seohyun (Seeking the King) and David Lee (Svaha: The Sixth Finger) in Holy Night: Demon Hunters, an upcoming action-thriller from first time director, Im Dae-Hee, who co-wrote the film with Ma. Holy Night: Demon Hunters sees Seoul descend into chaos as a devil-worshipping criminal network takes control. In a desperate plea for salvation, the police are forced to enlist “Holy … Continue reading

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Richard Norton vs Maria Tran! Watch Adrian Castro’s Hong Kong cinema throwback short ‘Tiger Cop: Project A’

Are your claws ready for more Tiger Cops? The Australian-produced “80’s Hong Kong martial arts throwback” comedy series continues with Tiger Cop: Project A, a 10-minute short that’s now available to watch! Martial arts star Maria Tran (Last King of the Cross, Tracer) is back as Inspector Tiger! This time around, she goes head-to-head with B-movie/HK film veteran Richard Norton (City Hunter, Mission: Terminate). As with the previous Tiger Cop entries, the upcoming … Continue reading

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Project Silence | 4K Ultra HD | Only $29.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook for Project Silence, a South Korean disaster thriller from writer/director Kim Tae-Gon (Familyhood, Sunshine Boys). The film stars the late Lee Sun-Kyun (Parasite, Kingmaker) and Ju Ji-Hoon (Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days). Co-written by Kim Yong-Hwa of Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds and Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days, Project Silence follows an accident … Continue reading

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Scott Adkins doesn’t give a SHIRT! World War II actioner ‘Death March’ gets retitled to ‘Prisoner of War’

Later this year, Well Go USA will be releasing Prisoner of War (aka Death March), the latest from martial arts sensation, Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, Triple Threat). Directed by and co-starring Louis Mandylor (The Debt Collector, The Doorman), Prisoner of War takes place during WWII and centers on a British SAS officer (Adkins) who is captured and forced to fight in a Japanese internment camp. The film … Continue reading

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Back that ASH up! New Poster for the upcoming sci-fi thriller starring Eiza Gonzalez, Aaron Paul and Iko Uwais

Martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot, Beyond Skyline) joins Eiza Gonzalez (Ambulance) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) for Ash, an upcoming sci-fi thriller that’s due to hit theaters this month. Directing Ash is musician/filmmaker Steven D. Bingley-Ellison (Kuso, V/H/S/99), who mostly known as his stage name, Flying Lotus. The XYZ/GFC-produced film also stars Beulah Koale (Dual), Kate Elliott (Power Rangers Ninja Steel) and Flying Lotus (Game … Continue reading

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Glitter, sex and violence! More on ‘Drive’ director Nicolas Winding Refn’s thriller ‘The Avenging Silence’

"Only God Forgives" Teaser Poster

Nicolas Winding Refn, the writer/director behind The Pusher Trilogy (1996-2005), 2009’s Valhalla Rising, 2011’s Drive, 2013’s Only God Forgives and 2016’s The Neon Demon, is returning to the big screen for The Avenging Silence. The director hinted that The Avenging Silence will bring back themes and characters inspired by his last features, Only God Forgives and The Neon Demon, which

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‘Silence of the Lambs’-sploitation and ‘Exorcist’-sploitation’ combo! Well Go USA’s ‘Devils Stay’ arrives on disc next week

"Devils Stay" Theatrical Poster

On March 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital for Devils Stay, a 2024 thriller that marks the feature-length debut from writer-director Hyun Moon-Sub, who is perhaps best known for penning the Nightmare High South Korean TV series. In the film, a heart specialist doubts his daughter’s death after an exorcism, believing her heart still beats. Amid her three-day funeral, he and a priest clash … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan-sploitation on acid! Watch a Fight Clip for the Kazakhstan-produced martial arts film ‘Kung Fu Rookie’

Film Movement is set to release Aman Ergaziyev’s Kung Fu Rookie (aka Timuchin), a Kazakhstan-produced martial arts film heavily influenced (in more ways than one) by Hong Kong action legend, Jackie Chan. Country bumpkin Timuchin (Timur Baktybayev) comes to the city to enroll in the police academy. There he is pranked by a lovely young woman who eventually cottons to his courtship. When they run afoul of local gangsters his … Continue reading

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What If Famous Directors Designed Slot Games?

Internet slots have developed far past their initial stage as fruit machines and basic reels. Contemporary slot games deliver immersive gameplay, including dramatic storytelling, high-end visual effects, and multiple bonus feature elements. But what if the slot gaming industry allowed well-known Hollywood directors to create their own games as part of industry advancements? A visionary game developer behind the scenes uses storytelling abilities to transform casino game mechanics into thrilling … Continue reading

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Half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence? Justin Lin to direct Keanu Reeves in gritty actioner BRZRKR

"BRZRKR" Comic Book Cover

Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6, Finishing the Game) will be directing BRZRKR, Netflix’ live-action film adaptation of Keanu Reeves’ BOOM! Studios-published comic book of the same name. Additionally, Reeves (John Wick: Chapter 4) will also star in and produce the upcoming action thriller. The film, penned by The Batman 2’s Mattson Tomlin, will be followed by an anime spinoff series. BRZRKR is about an immortal warrior’s 80,000-year fight through … Continue reading

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The Valiant Ones | 4K Ultra HD | Only $24.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for Eureka’s The Valiant Ones, a 1975 film by celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker King Hu, an undisputed master of the genre! Shot back-to-back with The Fate of Lee Khan (but not released until two years later), it stands as a worthy follow-up to his earlier works Come Drink with Me, Dragon Inn and A Touch of Zen. During the reign of the Jiajing Emperor (Chao Lei), China’s coastal … Continue reading

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The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic Tse

"Blades of the Guardians" Comic Book

Legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II) will be directing Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2) and Nicolas Tse (Customs Frontline) in Blades of the Guardians, a live-action adaptation of the Chinese comic book of the same name. After rumors circulating across every media source, it has been confirmed that Jet Li (League of Gods) will co-star, which will … Continue reading

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The court orders a physical release! Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K UHD 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 lawyer team’s scheme, and restores … Continue reading

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The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost | Blu-ray (Radiance)

RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, Radiance is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1961’s The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost. Crime film specialist Tai Kato (I, the Executioner) brings the famous Ghost Story of Yotsuya to the screen as a gritty tale of murder and greed, with an intense lead performance by Tomisaburo Wakayama (Lone Wolf and Cub, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity). When the daughter of … Continue reading

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