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Anonymous on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWho are you to tell where I should I post and shouldn't post. I'll post where…
Eric on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingCouldn't agree more. Bey was THE man when it comes to HK movies commentaries.…
chrichtonsworld on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?I don't get it. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Tarantino's worst, especiall…
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Andrew Hernandez on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewWow. How did I never hear of this film before? I just found a used copy on eB…
Paul Taggart on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewThis filmis great, good shout
Andrew Hernandez on Who will replace JCVD? A24 is in negotiations for the remake rights to the Jean-Claude Van Damme’s ‘Bloodsport’Normally I would ignore this, but an A24 take on Bloodsport could be cool. I…
Andrew Hernandez on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’Thank you. I suppose Slow West was meant to be one of those movies that rubs…
Paul Bramhall on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewThe dilemma of every Shaw Brothers fan in the 2020’s summarised in 34 words.
James Broome on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewI really want to buy these imprint releases. I just dread Arrow announcing Sh…
Tory on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
Ian C. on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’This looks interesting. The trailer is now out. https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI
Pete Cook on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseBring Back Jet Li!!!! for a few more movies. I think Jet Li would GREAT for t…
paul taggart on Brokenhearted, The (2024) ReviewAgreed
Ska Martes on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?You could argue a 2 week token theatrical window doesn't really count as a th…
Paul Taggart on Snake Prince, The (1976) Reviewthis sounds insane
Robert Jeffrey Allee on The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’I always wanted to see this and never had any luck finding it. I hope it's go…
Andrew Hernandez on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?That’s ridiculous. Mank and The Killer ‘23 were good enough to be in theatres…
Martin Sandison on Brokenhearted, The (2024) ReviewBrilliant review, bro! Makes me want ti see this ASAP.
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Juan A Dilone on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAwhich the blueray had a english speaking language
Ska Martes on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?2025 David Fincher isn't 1995 David Fincher. Man hasn't made a top tier movie…
JJ Bona on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?Totally agree with you there. People can't take anything these days.
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Deal on Fire! Furie | Blu-ray | Only $11 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Furie (read our review), a revenge thriller from directer Le Van Kiet (The Rich Woman), starring Veronica Ngo Thanh Van (House in the Alley). Furie stars Ngo as a gangster who is lying low in the countryside after becoming a mother, but can’t escape her violent past when her daughter is kidnapped in front of her eyes (via SD). To Western audiences, the multi-talented star is … Continue reading
The unhinged martial arts sci-fi actioner ‘Boy Kills World’ starring ‘Crow’ actor Bill Skarsgård gets a New Trailer
A modern day take on Crippled Avengers? Not quite, but a good way to introduce Moritz Mohr’s Boy Kills Wold, an upcoming martial arts actioner starring Bill Skarsgård (John Wick: Chapter 4), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Sharlto Copley (Hardcore Henry) and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, The Raid 2). Produced by Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead), Boy Kills Wold features action choreography by Dawid Szatarski, who is perhaps best known for his work … Continue reading
Yugo Sakamoto’s violent action comedy ‘Baby Assassins 2’ now on Blu-ray and Digital from Well Go USA
Now available from Well Go USA is Baby Assassins 2 (read our review) on Digital and Blu-ray. The film is the sequel to 2021 hit Japanese action-comedy, Baby Assassins. After the agency suspends its top assassins, aspiring hitmen decide to eliminate them—leading to a lightning-fast showdown between trained killers. Yugo Sakamoto (Baby Assassins) returns to the director’s chair for the action-packed sequel and brings back Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa … Continue reading
The eye of the tiger! Tiger Chen joins Philip Ng and Andy On for the martial arts actioner ‘Without Remorse’
Writer/director Philip Lui Koon-Nam, who co-directed 2019’s Undercover Punch ad Gun with Frankie Tam, is re-teaming with Philip Ng (Birth of the Dragon, Zombie Fight Club) and Andy On (Abduction, Blind War) for the upcoming actioner, Without Remorse (no relation to the 2021 Michael B. Jordan film of the same name). The upcoming film also stars Tiger Chen (Triple Threat, John Wick 3), Chris Collins (Ip Man 4: The Finale), Sammy … Continue reading
Circle-solar: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy for a Greener Tomorrow
In an age where the shift towards renewable energy is not just beneficial but imperative for our planet’s health, Circle-solar stands out as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. With a vision deeply rooted in the belief that renewable energy can transform our world, Circle-solar has dedicated itself to advancing solar technology and making it accessible to a global audience. This comprehensive exploration delves into how Circle-solar is leading the … Continue reading
Sympathizer for Mr. Vengeance? New Trailer for Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Sympathizer’ starring Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr. and Sandra Oh
Visionary director Park Chan-wook (Thirst, Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance) is back with HBO/A24’s The Sympathizer, an upcoming series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The upcoming espionage thriller stars Hoa Xuande (Cowboy Bebop), Fred Nguyen Khan (Hotel Limbo), Toan Le (Bullets, Blood & a Fistful of Cash), Ky Duyen (The Rich Woman), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy) and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, The Avengers), who also executive … Continue reading
Tak Sakaguchi, Triads, Drifting, and Hong Kong SDU! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of April!
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of April, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. 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
Bruceploitation, move over! Billy Blanks and Jalal Merhi return in ‘The Circuit 4’ also starring David ‘Bolo Jr’ Yeung
Cult filmmaker/martial arts star Jalal Merhi (Expect No Mercy) brings us back to the straight-to-video/DVD era with Film One Media’s The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter, a by-name/thematic sequel to his The Circuit film series (2002-2006) that starred Olivier Gruner (Angel Town), and highlighted other MA genre stars such as Loren Avedon (Manhattan Chase), James Lew (Ninja Turf) and Lorenzo Lamas (Final Impact). For this film, Merhi stays behind the camera … Continue reading
Enter the Clones of Bruce | Blu-ray (Severin)
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2024 On June 25, 2024, Severin Films will be releasing the Blu-ray for the long-awaited Bruceploitation documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce. Within hours of his 1974 funeral, Hong Kong movie studios began to produce hundreds of unauthorized biopics, spin-offs and rip-offs starring a competing roster of Bruce Lee lookalikes. Over the next decade, ‘Bruceploitation’ would become a staple of global cinema. Director David Gregory – … Continue reading
The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol 1 | Blu-ray (Severin)
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2024 On June 25, 2024, Severin Films will be releasing The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Volume 1, which will be available in a web-store Limited Edition bundle. Also included will be the Enter the Clones of Bruce Lee documentary, and Bruce Le’s super-rare The Big Boss Part II. Read on for the all the official details! Hours after Bruce Lee’s death, Bruceploitation was born. And … Continue reading
There will be blood! ‘The Bounty Hunter Trilogy’ starring ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star Tomisaburo Wakayama now available
Now available is Radiance Films’ release for The Bounty Hunter Trilogy collection on Blu-ray (Region A/B), which includes 1969’s Killer’s Mission and The Fort of Death, as well as 1972’s Eight Men to Kill. Before he made his name in Lone Wolf and Cub Tomisaburo Wakayama starred in this triptych of violent samurai spectacles that draw on James Bond and Spaghetti Westerns for inspiration yet feature the familiar style and
I feel the need… the need… for Xi Jinping! ‘Top Gun’-style actioner ‘Born to Fly’ lands on Blu-ray next week
On March 26, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Born to Fly. This Top Gun-style Chinese production is directed by Liu Xiaoshi and stars Wang Yibo (Hidden Blade). After an unforeseen threat arises mid-air, a talented young air force test pilot (Wang Yibo) is forced to test not only the capabilities of his top-secret aircraft, but also his own physical and psychological limits, in order to survive. … Continue reading
Red Peony Gambler 1 – 3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2024 On June 17, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) set for the Red Peony Gambler series, which will include 1968’s Red Peony Gambler and Red Peony Gambler 2: Gambler’s Obligation, as well as Red Peony Gambler 3: The Flower Cards Game. Originally released between 1968 and 1972, the Red Peony Gambler series is a cornerstone of the ninkyo eiga genre and a clear influence on such cult … Continue reading
Look, up in the sky! It’s ‘The Raid’. It’s ‘John Wick’. It’s the latest ‘Monkey Man’ Trailer directed by and starring Dev Patel
John Wick, move over! On April 5, 2024, Universal is releasing Dev Patel’s (Slumdog Millionaire) martial arts-infused action thriller, Monkey Man (read our review), a Jordan Peele-produced film that Patel not only directs, but stars in. In the film, a recently released ex-felon (Patel) living in India struggles to adjust to a world of corporate greed and eroding spiritual values. Monkey Man also stars Sharlto Copley (Hardcore Henry), Pitobash Vipin … Continue reading
Bundle up! Donnie Yen’s snow-filled thriller ‘Polar Rescue’ arrives on Blu-ray next week
On March 26, 2024, Well Go USA will be releasing the Blu-ray for Polar Rescue (read our review), a snow-filled thriller from director Law Chi Leung (The Bullet Vanishes) and martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (Raging Fire, Ip Man 4: The Finale, Big Brother). The upcoming film also stars stars Cecilia Han (The Golden Doll) and Jia Bing (The Eleventh Chapter) Comeback Home is being described as “a father-and-son rescue drama.” Probably … Continue reading
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