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Deal on Fire! Vengeance of an Assassin | Blu-ray | Only $5.99 – Expires soon!

Vengeance of an Assassin | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Vengeance of an Assassin (read our review) from the late Panna Rittikrai, the director behind fan favorites like Born to Fight and BKO. This time around, Rittikrai is teaming back up with his Born to Fight leading man Dan Chupong. Natee (Chupong) and Than (Nantawooti Boornrapsap) are orphans raised by their parent’s friend (Ping Lumprapleng). Never knowing their parents or how they died, the … Continue reading

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88 Films Blu-ray for Wong Jing’s 1993 Jet Li martial arts film ‘Last Hero in China’ arriving next week

Last Hero in China | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On November 27, 2023, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Last Hero in China, a 1993 martial arts film directed by Wong Jing (High Risk) that stars Jet Li (League of Gods), Dicky Cheung (Champions), Sharla Cheung (The Dragon Chronicles: The Maidens of Heavenly Mountain), Leung Kar-Yan (Master and the Kid), Gordon Liu (Shaolin Martial Arts) and Anita Yuen (Thunderbolt). Official details: Wong Fei Hung (Jet Li) is a legendary … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Red Cliff | Blu-ray | Only $10.80 – Expires soon!

"Red Cliff Part I & II" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the International version of John Woo’s Red Cliff starring Tony Leung (Hard Boiled), Takeshi Kaneshiro (The Returner) and Fengyi Zhang (The Emperor and the Assassin). Red Cliff is the epic historical drama based on a legendary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. A power-hungry Prime Minister-turned- General Cao Cao seeks permission from the Han Dynasty Emperor to organize … Continue reading

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Casper Van Diem and Sean Patrick Flanery hook up with HK actress Theresa Lee in Bruce Fontaine’s ‘Ruthless Bastards’

"Ruthless Bastards" Teaser Poster

Veteran Hong Kong actor/stuntman Bruce Fontaine (Armour of God II, Once Upon a Time in China, Big Bullet) is currently prepping Ruthless Bastards, his 2nd full-length Canadian production, following 2015’s Beyond Redemption. In Ruthless Bastards, two former gangster enforcers, filled with hate for one another, partner to take on one last assignment that could cost their lives. The upcoming actioner is headlined by Casper Van Diem (Showdown in Manila, Starship … Continue reading

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Dark Force to release Blu-ray for 1975’s ‘The Deadly Kung Fu Factor’ starring Chan Wai-Man and Charles Heung

"The Delivery" Theatrical Poster

Later this month, Dark Force Entertainment is releasing their Blu-ray (Region A) for The Deadly Kung Fu Factor (aka The Delivery), a 1975 kung fu classic directed by Chui Dai-Chuen (The Owl). The Deadly Kung Fu Factor stars Michael Chan Wai-Man (City Ninja), Charles Heung Wah-Keung (The Mysterious Footworks of Kung Fu), Susanna Au-Yeung Pui-San (Bat without Wings) and Na Na (Mysterious Lady Killer). The film centers on a man … Continue reading

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9 Attractions in Vietnam For A Wonderful Experience

Vietnam, a captivating tapestry of history and culture, invites travelers on an extraordinary journey through its diverse attractions. From the dynamic energy of bustling cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the serene beauty of landscapes like Ha Long Bay, Vietnam ensures a diverse and enchanting experience for every visitor. This Southeast Asian gem intricately weaves together a unique blend of historical richness and natural beauty, leaving an … Continue reading

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The Raid: Limited Edition SteelBook | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Sony)

The Raid | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Sony)

RELEASE DATE: January 16, 2024 On January 16, 2024, Sony will be releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook for The Raid, the 2011 groundbreaking martial arts cult-classic from Gareth Evans (The Raid 2, Apostle, Merantau). The Raid stars Iko Uwais (Triple Threat), Joe Taslim (The Night Comes for Us) and Yayan Ruhian (Yakuza Apocalypse). Deep in the heart of Jakarta’s slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world’s … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Paradox | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!

Paradox | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Paradox (read our review) from director Wilson Yip (Ip Man 3) and producer Soi Cheang (SPL II). Paradox stars Louis Koo (League of Gods) as a police negotiator who travels to Bangkok to search for his teenage daughter and is aided by local detectives played by Tony Jaa (Skin Trade) and Wu Yue (Journey to the West). Paradox also stars Gordon Lam (Trivisa), Ken Lo (The Godfather’s Daughter Mafia Blues), Hanna … Continue reading

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Korean horror film ‘The Wailing’ from the filmmaker behind ‘Chaser’ and ‘Yellow Sea’ arrives on 4K Ultra HD in December

"The Wailing" Theatrical Poster

The following movie gives you the feel of winning big money off a website like https://betwinnereg.com/registration/ On December 12, 2023, Well Go USA will be releasing The Wailing (read our review) on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray. This 2016 South Korean thriller is directed by Na Hong-jin (The Chaser, The Yellow Sea). The Wailing stars Hwang Jeong-min (Veteran), Kwak Do-won (Tazza: The Hidden Card), and Japanese actor Jun Kunimura (Why Don’t You … Continue reading

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You better believe that Baek Jong-yeol’s South Korean thriller ‘Believer 2’ is on Netflix tomorrow

"Believer" Theatrical Poster

The sequel to Believer, a 2018 South Korean remake of Johnnie To’s highly successful crime thriller Drug War, hits netflix tomorrow! The first film  – about a drug dealer who conspires with a dangerously ambitious cop to bring down a major cartel’s psychotic kingpin – starred Cho Jin-woong (A Hard Day), Ryu Jun-yeol (A Taxi Driver), Kim Joo-hyuk (Say Yes) and Cha Seung-won (Man On High Heels), with Lee Hae-young (The … Continue reading

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Evil Dead Trap | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Evil Dead Trap | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: February 2024 In February of 2024, 88 Films will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the cult classic Evil Dead Trap (read our review), a 1988 Japanese thriller from director Toshiharu Ikeda (Mermaid Legend). A late night TV presenter receives a snuff tape, in which a woman is brutally killed. She decides to take a crew out to a location indicated in the tape, but only death … Continue reading

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Evil Dead Trap 2: Hideki | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Evil Dead Trap 2: Hideki | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: February 2024 In February of 2024, 88 Films Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1992’s Evil Dead Trap 2: Hideki, the “sequel” to 1988’s Japanese cult classic, Evil Dead Trap. Evil Dead Trap 2: Hideki is directed by Izo Hashimoto (Lucky Sky Diamond) and stars Shoko Nakajima (Sayonara Color), Rie Kondoh (Rasuto Furankenshutain) and Shiro Sano (Godzilla 2000: Millennium). A female projectionist suddenly comes to the self-realization … Continue reading

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The Influence of Poker in Movies and TV Shows

The Influence of Poker in Movies and TV ShowsMany historians believe that poker originated in the US in the 1800s. Some say it has roots dating back nearly 1000 years and crossing several continents and communities.  They think it’s an odd coincidence that poker is similar to the 16th-century Persian card game called As Nas. However, there’s no evidence to prove that’s where it started.  Today, poker accommodates all gamers. … Continue reading

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Well Go USA puts you on the edge of the world in the Trailer for ‘Crocodile Island’ arriving next week

Crocodile Island | DVD (Well Go USA)

On November 21, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing Crocodile Island on DVD and on Digital. The film (read our review) is a 2020 thriller from filmmaking duo Shixing Xu (Monster’s Battleground) and Simon Zhao (The Antarctic Octopus). A plane crashes near an uncharted island in an area of the Devil’s Sea as infamous as the Bermuda Triangle. A few survivors, including a father (Gallen Lo, The White Storm 3) … Continue reading

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Eureka Entertainment’s Blu-ray for Stephen Chow’s ‘Royal Tramp’ and ‘Royal Tramp II’ hits retailers today

On November 13, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Royal Tramp Collection, which will include 1992’s Royal Tramp and Royal Tramp II. Official details: An epic two-part wuxia-comedy based on the writings of acclaimed Chinese novelist Jin Yong,  Royal Tramp 1 and Royal Tramp 2 star Stephen Chow (The Mermaid, Thundercops 2) as a cowardly bard who finds himself part of a real adventure when he … Continue reading

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