Author Archives: JJ Bona

Some magnificent news! Chang Cheh’s ‘The Magnificent Trio’ and ‘Magnificent Wanderers’ is now shipping!

On April 28, 2025, Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) collection for The Magnificent Chang Cheh, which will include 1966’s The Magnificent Trio and 1977’s Magnificent Wanderers. One of the Shaw Brothers Studio’s most prolific directors, Chang Cheh – or the “Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema” – is the filmmaker behind Five Deadly Venoms, Chinatown Kid and Boxer Rebellion. Collected here are two films by this maestro of martial arts

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The Beast to Die | Blu-ray (Radiance)

RELEASE DATE: July 21, 2025 On July 21, 2025, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1980’s The Beast to Die. Directed by Toru Murakawa (The Game Trilogy) from a venomous script by Shoichi Maruyama (Yokohama BJ Blues), this unsettling dark thriller was Yusaku Matsuda’s farewell to his 1970s action hero persona. Deeply scarred by what he witnessed on battlefields across Asia, a young war photographer (Yusaku Matsuda, Yokohama BJ … Continue reading

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1.21 gigawatts!!! Action comedy ‘A Samurai in Time’ arriving to Blu-ray on April 28 from Third Window Films

On April 28, 2025, Third Window Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region Free) for A Samurai in Time, a 2023 action-comedy from director Junichi Yasuda (Gohan). With one strike of lightning, samurai Kosaka Shinzaemon accidentally teleports through time and finds himself in modern day Japan. However, his realisation doesn’t hit so quickly, because of all places, he happens to land on a period drama film set! After facing the director’s wrath … Continue reading

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Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shipping

On April 14, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) release for Miracles (aka Mr. Canton and Lady Rose), Jackie Chan’s 1989 Golden Harvest martial arts film, which is loosely remade from Frank Capra’s 1961 classic Pocketful of Miracles. Directed by and starring Jackie Chan, Miracles features an all-star cast that includes Rose Gua Ah Leh (The Wedding Banquet), Anita Mui Yim-fong (Drunken Master … Continue reading

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A fight for GOD? Trailer for the martial arts film ‘Absolute Dominion’ starring Désiré Mia, Alex Winter and Patton Oswalt

Writer/director Lexi Alexander, who is perhaps best-known for helming 2005’s Green Street Hooligans and 2008’s Punisher: War Zone, is currently prepping an upcoming martial arts actioner titled Absolute Dominion. Absolute Dominion takes place in 2085 A.D., where the world has been destroyed by religious warfare. Desperate to save humanity, global governing forces host a gripping, no-holds-barred, martial arts tournament. Last fighter standing wins Absolute Dominion for one faith. The film features … Continue reading

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Prime cuts? Amazon and Sony developing a series adaptation of Ang Lee’s acclaimed ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Theatrical Poster

A Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon series is in the works from Prime Video and Sony Pictures. Writer-producer Jason Ning (co-executive producer for The Brothers Sun) and Ron Moore (Outlander) will develop the series adaptation of the 2000 box office smash from two-time Best Director Academy Award winner Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain). The upcoming series will follow Shu Lien (previously played by Michelle Yeoh) and Mu Bai (previously played by Chow … Continue reading

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Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’

Writer/director John Maclean, who is perhaps best known for 2015’s Slow West, is back with Tornado, an upcoming period thriller starring Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction), Jack Lowden (Dunkirk), Takehiro Hira (Shōgun) and Koki (Ox-Head Village). The film, set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, follows Tornado (Koki), a young and determined woman who finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s (Hira) traveling puppet samurai … Continue reading

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How Online Games Drive the Entertainment Industry Forward

The entertainment industry is in transformation, and the future is online games. Interactive technological experiences combined fun with elements of technology, gave immersive engagement to hundreds of millions, redefining the reception of entertainment. Casual or hardcore gamers, from online sudoku to old-school classics ported to browsers—a swift increase is witnessed in the demand for an online game. Playing an online pool game on the computer is just as exciting as … Continue reading

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‘The Raid’ director Gareth Evans is back! Check out the New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Havoc’ starring Tom Hardy

Writer/director Gareth Evans (Apostle, Merantau), the mastermind behind The Raid franchise, is prepping his latest actioner, Havoc, which stars Tom Hardy (Mad Max Fury Road). After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective (Hardy) must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, while unravelling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city. The film also stars Timothy Olyphant (Live Free or Die … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Perfect Weapon | Blu-ray | Only $14.41 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Perfect Weapon, a 1991 martial arts/action film directed by Mark DiSalle (Kickboxer) and starring Kenpo 5.0 founder, Jeff Speakman. For the first time, the film will be presented with a Brand New HD Master – from a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative! Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal certainly had the action movie market cornered during the early 90’s, but … Continue reading

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Kara Hui, Gordon Liu, Kowloon Walled City and some snow! 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 Releases for the month of April 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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Go ahead, make her day… Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for ‘Revolver’ starring ‘Kill Boksoon’ star Jeon Do-Yeon

"Revolver" Theatrical Poster

Writer/director Oh Seung-Uk, a filmmaker known for 2001’s Kilimanjaro and 2014’s The Shameless, returns for Revolver, an upcoming thriller starring Jeon Do-Yeon (Kill Boksoon, Beasts Clawing at Straws). Su-young (Jeon Do-Yeon), a police detective who went to prison for someone else, is surprised when a mysterious woman named Yoon-sun (Lim Ji-yeon, Spiritwalker) arrives to collect her on her day of release. As she discovers that the promised compensation for her … Continue reading

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Is Skill or Luck More Important in Casino Games?

In 1992, Archie Karas walked into a Las Vegas casino with $50 in his pocket. Over the next three years, he turned that into $40 million, a run so legendary it became known as “The Run.” He was a skilled poker and pool player, yes. But even Karas, with his years of experience, couldn’t outrun luck forever. By 1995, he lost it all. A mix of bad decisions and bad cards … Continue reading

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Tips to Start an Entertainment Business That’s Poised for Growth

Image Credit: Microsoft 365 from Unsplash. The entertainment industry is always in-demand, and more money flows into it every year. To say it can be a lucrative industry to work in would be an understatement. You could even start an entertainment business and end up making quite a bit of money with it. You’ll need to know what you’re doing with this, though. As appealing as starting one off can … Continue reading

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Enter the Panther | Blu-ray (Terror Vision)

RELEASE DATE: May 2025 In May, U.S. label Terror Vision is releasing a Blu-ray for Enter the Panther (aka Conspiracy), a 1975 Taiwanese kung fu film from director Han Bao-Chang (The Great Hero), featuring an early starring role by Bruce Li/Ho Tsung-Tao (Lama Avenger, Super Dragon). Enter the Panther delivers the hits and kicks of kung fu action at its most violent! A struggle for control of a gold mine … Continue reading

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