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Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
JJ Bona on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!There are, but many of them lack that all-out, anti-establishment, no-holds-b…
RAM on Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)Well, the answer is due to licencing, so your still where we were with region…
knoll on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!So because he became famous by being shit, we're now supposed to defend him b…
Matias Lorieri 羅意琛 on I Love Maria | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout!)I wonder whether this version includes the scenes shown in the trailer but mi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’It doesn't have many fans on the west, but still John Woo's most popular movi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’Think I'll stick with Shout's release. The artwork here is so bad
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TON Games Explained — A Beginner’s Guide to Blockchain Games on Social Apps
The gaming world is evolving at a high speed. Video games emerged in the early 60s. With the evolution of the internet, people can now enjoy blockchain games on their social media apps, such as TON games on Telegram. Innovation has led to a new wave of technology that combines blockchain, gaming, and socializing. If you are interested, let’s look at TON games so that you can understand this concept. … Continue reading
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Sliema Wanderers in European Competitions: How Malta Made Its Mark in Europe
Maltese Pride on the European Stage: Sliema Wanderers in UEFA Competitions Sliema Wanderers, one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, has become a symbol of perseverance and ambition. Despite limited resources, sliemawfc.com has repeatedly qualified for European competitions, facing both giants and rivals of its own calibre, and each time striving to show its full potential. A History of Outstanding Victories The first truly resounding success … Continue reading
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Face! Watch Well Go USA’s New Trailer for Kim Dae-woo’s twisted erotic thriller ‘Hidden Face’
Arriving from Well Go USA on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD on September 16th is Hidden Face, an erotic thriller from Kim Dae-woo (Obsessed, The Servant). Based on the 2011 Colombian film La Cara Oculta, Hidden Face centers on a beautiful, young cellist who suddenly disappears, leaving her confused conductor fiancé with nothing but a video. The conductor replaces her in the orchestra and in his bed, but the relationship wavers because … Continue reading
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George Lucas definitely approves! BFI’s 4K Ultra HD for Akira Kurosawa’s ‘The Hidden Fortress’ arriving next week
On August 18, 2025, BFI is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for The Hidden Fortress, a 1958 classic actioner from director Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai) that stars Toshiro Mifune (Stray Dog). Presented in a New 4K Restoration, The Hidden Fortress is the story of rival clans, hidden gold and a princess in distress. It was Kurosawa’s first film shot
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Peacock King | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On October 27, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for The Peacock King (aka Legend of the Phoenix), a 1989 action-fantasy from director Nam Nai Choi (The Story of Ricky, Saga of the Phoenix). The Peacock King revolves around two magically
Eureka declares ‘Martial Law’! Lo Wei’s ‘Black Butterfly’, ‘Death Valley’ and ‘Vengeance of a Snow Girl’ arriving soon
On August 18, 2025, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Martial Law: Lo Wei’s Wuxia World, a 3-film collection that will include 1960’s The Black Butterfly, 1968’s Death Valley and 1971’s Vengeance of a Snow Girl. A prolific writer and director, Lo Wei found fame in the 1970s following the enormous international success of The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, his collaborations with the inimitable Bruce Lee. In the … Continue reading
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A licky boom boom down! ‘Yadang: The Snitch’ arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital September 9 from Well Go USA
On Digital, Blu-ray and DVD on September 9th is Hwang Byeong-gug’s Yadang: The Snitch, the latest South Korean import from Well Go USA. Framed and left for dead by the ruthless prosecutor he once served, Kang-su — a cunning drug informant — finds himself crippled and locked away. Years later, freed but broken, he teams up with a disillusioned detective to take down the corrupt power structure that betrayed him. … Continue reading
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A Chinese Ghost Story Trilogy | Blu-ray (Shout)
On October 28, 2025, Shout! Factory is releasing A Chinese Ghost Story Trilogy, a 6 film collection. Read the official details below… Romance, comedy, and extraordinary fantasy collide in the sumptuous A Chinese Ghost Story Trilogy. This acclaimed and influential series sparked a wave of ghostly films in Hong Kong, and bolstered the stardom of
The man who can beat up Bruce Lee (in real life) is back! Trailer for ‘Hostile Takeover’ starring Michael Jai White
Next month, Michael Jai White (Triple Threat, Accident Man) will tear up the joint in Hostile Takeover, the latest from cult filmmaker Michael Hamilton-Wright (The Mangler 2). This upcoming action-comedy follows Pete (White), a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meetings. The film also stars Aimee Stolte (Magalodon), Dawn Olivieri (Bright), … Continue reading
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Can Spike Lee take Kurosawa higher? New Trailer for ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ starring Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright
In 2013, noted filmmaker Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing) remade Park Chan-wook’s 2003 masterpiece, Old Boy. Now, the award-winning director is back with Highest 2 Lowest, a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 thriller, High and Low. The original High and Low centered on an executive (Toshiro Mifune) of a Yokohama shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom. … Continue reading
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Hong Kong Gamblers & Gangsters | Blu-ray (Shout)
On September 30, 2025, Shout! Factory is releasing Hong Kong Gamblers & Gangsters, a 6 film collection. Read the official details below… Celebrating the popular gambling and crime drama subgenres of Asian cinema, Hong Kong Gamblers & Gangsters presents six films that deal out intrigue and thrills in equal measure. Taking viewers from the glitz and glamor of the casino floors to the seedy
Witches, Dogs, Ghosts and a half Korean-Filipino boxer! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of August
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of August. 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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Project Silence | 4K Ultra HD | Only $18.99 – 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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The Cinematic Allure of Casino Gaming
Gritty poker tables, Vibrant Vegas lights and smooth operators who never sweat a bet—filmmakers have really played a massive role in defining how gambling looks and plays today. While more and more go online, the silver screen really still makes its mark. From style to suspense, films long predated casino culture’s impact. Scenes of Casinos That Last Forever Films have long enjoyed a scene set in a casino. Chip clatter, … Continue reading
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Set your alarm! Watch the Trailer for ‘By 6am’ starring Rina Takeda of ‘High Kick Girl’ and ‘Karate Girl’
Rina Takeda (High Kick Girl!, Attack on Titan: Part 1, Re:Born), cult martial arts actress known for her real-life karate skills, is back with By 6am, an upcoming actioner from director Munetoshi Mukai (Color of Songs). In the film, Takeda plays a family woman whose prior experience as a Special Assault Team member comes in handy when she’s called back into action to investigate a criminal organization. By 6am also … Continue reading























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