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JJ Bona on This you can trust: Cameras set to roll in 2027 for ‘King Conan’ starring Arnold SchwarzeneggerAgree. And use Basil Poledouris’ original score as well.
Bunta Sugawara on This you can trust: Cameras set to roll in 2027 for ‘King Conan’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger“McQuarrie to write”. Please can I make this clear to y’all. JUST USE THE FRI…
Ska Martes on ‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in Chinathis is just the first step. After Rush Hour 4, Ellison and Trump are going t…
Makaveli on ‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in ChinaThat was then…this is now
Makaveli on ‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in ChinaStraight trash. With trump and Ratner behind this I’m surprised they just did…
John on Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) ReviewNot as good as the first film, but it's gained an unfairly bad rep for some r…
Andrew Hernandez on The Ip Man saga continues WITHOUT Donnie Yen? Dennis To in ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ coming soon from Well Go USAI love The Legend is Born. I watch it just as much as the Donnie Yen films. I…
Callum on Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) Reviewif ever I get my hands on either the Shout or eventual Arrow versions I need…
Ningen on Return to the living dead! New Poster for Well Go USA’s ‘Colony’ from ‘Train to Busan’ director Yeon Sang HoColony is making its debut in New York. https://deadline.com/2026/05/gianna-j…
Throwdown on The Ip Man saga continues WITHOUT Donnie Yen? Dennis To in ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ coming soon from Well Go USADennis To is the epitome of wasted potential. I really enjoyed his outing in…
Johann Hollar on Donald Gibb, the larger than life actor known for ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’, dies at 71Rest in peace Donald Gibb You were awesome as Jackson in Bloodsport
Catalina on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewThank you! We are very excited to release the finished version!
Catalina on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewHi Alex — September release in the US. Limited theatrical + VOD. Keep an eye…
Alex on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewAny idea when/how this will be released in the US?
Andrew Hernandez on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewCan’t wait to check this film out. I like the level of ambition and enthusias…
Attila Korosi on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewGreat and detailed review! Just a single note — we developed the script for D…
Ningen on Jet Li goes MICRO! Here’s a look at the martial arts star’s upcoming action web series ‘Yan Yu Jiang Hu’Jet Li and Shang Chi. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYNBVKDD-gP/?utm_source=ig_…
R.J. Amado on Ready for ultimate kung fu bliss? George Lazenby and Angela Mao’s ‘Stoner’ arriving on Blu-ray from 88 FilmsI remember all these Mao Ying films only available on VCD, still have a bunch…
R.J. Amado on Wanna see heads roll? Visual Vengeance announces Blu-ray for ‘Fatal Flying Guillotine’ starring Carter Wong and Chen SingThat cover art is great! I have the german release, but I might have to doubl…
Ska Martes on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneI don't have this anymore but if I remember correctly theres 2 women on the c…
Ningen on Jet Li goes MICRO! Here’s a look at the martial arts star’s upcoming action web series ‘Yan Yu Jiang Hu’Until an official version is available, here's a clip of Jet at The Academy.…
Ska Martes on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneEspecially God of Cookery which doesn't even have a proper 1080p Bluray relea…
Ningen on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneOh, and I forgot Accidental Spy uncut. Be sure to include any I missed.
Ningen on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneAlso, it'd be nice if the Mark Crying Freeman finally got a home vid release…
Ningen on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneOh, and God of Cookery and Rob-B-Hood.
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Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentary
You’ve heard of Bruceploitation, but have you heard of Bronsploitation? If not, you’re not alone, but an upcoming documentary about three men who each had a showbiz career that traded on his resemblance to tough-guy actor Charles Bronson: Bobby Kim, Robert Bronzi and Fenelón Guajardo Lopez. Watch an exclusive preview clip at the end. Read the official release below: Coming from writer/director Mike Malloy (EUROCRIME!), BRONSPLOITATION is the type of … Continue reading
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Detonation: Violent Riders | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 22, 2025 On July 22, 2025, 88 Films will release a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Detonation: Violent Riders (aka Detonation! Violent Tribe), a 1975 bosozoku (Japanese youth subculture associated with customized motorcycles) exploitation film from director Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse). Detonation: Violent Riders revolves around two biker gangs who
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’
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
Is Tom the only megastar who does his own stunts? Watch the New Trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’
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!
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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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
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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I will never lose my keys again with the Apple AirTag
The Apple AirTag is one of those little gadgets you do not think you need until you actually use it. Once it is on your keys, in your bag, or tucked into your luggage, it quietly becomes part of your routine. The setup is about as simple as it gets if you are already in the Apple ecosystem. You pull the tab, bring it close to your iPhone, and you … 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’
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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