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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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Deal on Fire! Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits | Only $62.48 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Criterion Collection’s Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits, a 7-disc set that includes The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon and Game of Death, plus a load of New and previously released features. Read the official details below: In the early 1970s, a kung fu dynamo named Bruce Lee side-kicked his way onto the screen and straight into … Continue reading
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Is It Legal to Play Casino Games Online? A Global Guide to Social Casinos
Casino games online raise big questions about rules worldwide. In the US, real-money options stay limited to a few states. Social casinos offer a way around that. They provide free Gold Coins for Freemium Games and Sweeps Coins for Sweepstakes Games with prize chances. No purchase necessary to begin. This model follows sweepstakes laws in many places. As of November 2025, social casinos draw millions globally for safe fun. Europe, … Continue reading
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Purity in Action: The Art of Essential Movement
In the golden era of Hong Kong action cinema, a specific aesthetic standard separated the masters from the amateurs. Directors and choreographers sought the “clean frame.” This meant that every punch, block, and reaction had to be clearly visible to the audience without the cheat of rapid editing or shaky camera work. A performer could not hide behind cinematic tricks. The movement had to be pure, efficient, and undeniable. This … Continue reading
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Real Kung Fu, Yuen Biao, dealers and more! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of December
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of December. 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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Save the Green Planet | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
On February 16, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Save the Green Planet. In 2003, the same year as Oldboy and Memories of Murder, Korean cinema welcomed its most audacious debut: Jang Joon-hwan’s delirious Save the Green Planet!. Manic yet focused, outrageous yet grounded, this genre-defying smorgasbord was destined to become South Korea’s ultimate cult classic. The world is in grave danger but no one seems to … Continue reading
The Sana Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow)
On February 2, 2026, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (RegionB) for The Sana Collection, which includes 2023’s Sana and 2024’s Sana: Let Me Hear. Over two decades after terrifying the world with the ghosts of Toshio and Kayako with Ju-On: The Grudge, legendary filmmaker Takashi Shimizu returns
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“Looks great, but please remove the Shaw logo”… Vinegar Syndrome announces Blu-ray for ‘Descendant of the Sun’
Vinegar Syndrome just announced a Blu-ray (Region A) for Descendant of the Sun, a 1983 Shaw Brothers fantasy kung fu film from director Chor Yuen (The Magic Blade, The Magic Blade). Read the official details
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The Big Heat | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
In February 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for The Big Heat, a 1988 Hong Kong action film from directors Andrew Kam (Fatal Termination), Johnnie To (A Hero Never Dies) and Tsui Hark (Double Team). The story follows an honored police inspector (played by Waise Lee) who is forced to resign after discovering he has nerve damage in his gun
Prison on Fire I-II | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
In February 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the Prison on Fire collection, which includes 1987’s Prison on Fire and 1991’s Prison on Fire II – a double feature of gritty prison dramas from noted Hong Kong director Ringo Lam (Sky on Fire). An explosive crime-drama that caused a sensation upon its release, Prison on Fire made audiences in Hong Kong both gasp for breath … Continue reading
Arrow Video brings one of Quentin Tarantino’s most-loved Hong Kong films to 4K Ultra HD
On December 1, 2025, Arrow (UK) is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for City on Fire, a 1987 Hong Kong classic from acclaimed director, Ringo Lam (Maximum Risk, Sky on Fire, Full Alert). After the success of John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow, lead actor Chow Yun Fat cemented his reputation as Hong Kong’s hottest new action film megastar with his electrifying performance in Ringo Lam’s City on Fire, one of … Continue reading
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Imprint Asia announces Blu-rays for ‘Shaw-Shock: Shaw Brothers Horror Collection – Vol 2’, ‘Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan and ‘Lust For Love of a Chinese Courtesan’
On November 26, 2025, Imprint Asia is releasing 1972’s Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan/1984’s Lust For Love of a Chinese Courtesan, and Shaw-Shock: Shaw Brothers Horror Collection – Volume Two. Read the full details below: Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972) / Lust For Love of a Chinese Courtesan (1984) Murder, sex and mayhem fill 1972 Shaw Brothers classic Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan, and its 1984 … Continue reading
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Picture of a Nymph | Blu-ray (88 Films)
In February, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Picture of a Nymph (aka Painting of a Nymph), a 1988 Hong Kong action-fantasy directed by Wu Ma (Showdown at the Cotton Mill). Starring Yuen Biao (Millennium Dragon) in one of his most tender roles, this visually rich masterpiece of Hong Kong cinema captures the eternal struggle
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What Turns a Script Idea into a Professional Screenplay?
How Screenplay Coverage Services Turn Your Idea into a Market-Ready Script You might be writing your first script and feeling lost. Or maybe you have written several drafts, but know something is still missing. The reason is simple: turning a raw concept into a polished script takes more than passion. It requires structure, craft, and an understanding of what the industry expects. This is where screenplay writing services help you … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Rush Hour Trilogy | Blu-ray | Only $13.86 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for Warner Bros’ Rush Hour Trilogy. This set includes Rush Hour 1-3, plus a bonus disc with a brand new featurette documentary titled Brett & Jackie: A Look Back at Rush Hour. Additionally, this 4-disc collector’s set will feature custom illustrations by the stylish Mondo group. The Rush Hour Trilogy also stars Tom Wilkinson, Tzi Ma, Chris Penn, George Cheung, Roger Fan, John Lone, Ziyi Zhang, Roselyn Sanchez, Kenneth Tsang, Maggie Q, Max von Sydow, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yuki Kudo, Noémie Lenoir, Jingchu Zhang, … Continue reading
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How Martial Arts Movies Mirror the Casino Experience
Martial arts movies and casino experiences might sound like two completely different things, but they actually have a lot more in common than you’d expect. Both are full of suspense, bold moves, and moments where everything changes instantly. In martial arts films, you’re watching fighters make split-second choices that could go amazingly right or horribly wrong. Casinos create that same “what’s gonna happen next?” feeling with every spin or card … Continue reading
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