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on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!don't know, maybe 'cause it implies that all muslims are rapist cavemen?
on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Does it have any classic lines like this one from London Has Fallen Why don't…
on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a BusSons of the Croydon Night
on The Sin Trade (2026) ReviewI thought this would be the iQiyi film to break the losing streak for me. Whi…
on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!I was watching this the other day, and I found myself wondering the same thin…
on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!What’s “racist” about it exactly?
on Iko Uwais vs. Lewis Tan Round II: ‘The Raid’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ stars face off in Keoni Waxman’s ‘Survive the Night’Looking at Gareth Evans' work outside Indonesia I think you may be on to some…
on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a BusThe one that immediately comes to mind that's missing from this list is the H…
on Iko Uwais vs. Lewis Tan Round II: ‘The Raid’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ stars face off in Keoni Waxman’s ‘Survive the Night’Looking forward to this.... Hopefully it gets a limited release near me and a…
on Iko Uwais vs. Lewis Tan Round II: ‘The Raid’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ stars face off in Keoni Waxman’s ‘Survive the Night’I watched "Furious" and then watched this one way too slow. like 90's
on The guy is a f**king beast! Bren Foster puts life back into martial arts movies in Vertical’s actioner ‘Life After Fighting’[…] For Life After Fighting (2022), Foster wrote, directed, produced, a…
on ⚽ Stephen Chow is balls deep in post-production on the anticipated ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ (aka ‘Shaolin Soccer Part II’)A little too late, maybe, Stephen... And I think most people wanted to see yo…
on Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘Grandmaster’ re-released/re-structured in 3D!The Miramaxe version is free to watch. https://youtu.be/k3tOREQ8uYo?is=MgP8jc…
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Asian Action Movies 2026: Martial Arts Films Fans Are Watching
A sharp guide to Asian action movies, upcoming action films, fight choreography, mobile fan culture, and martial arts cinema in 2026. Continue reading
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The Boxer | Blu-ray (Radiance)
On July 20, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1977’s The Boxer. Legendary director and playwright Shuji Terayama (Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets) made The Boxer for major studio Toei, at the request of lead actor Sugawara. While the story has the studio’s trademark gritty 1970s setting, Terayama imbues the film with his characteristic carnivalesque atmosphere
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Warcraft: From the Big Screen to World of Warcraft and Modern Boosting Services
The Warcraft universe is one of the most recognizable fantasy franchises in gaming history. Created by Blizzard Entertainment, it has expanded far beyond its original real-time strategy roots, becoming a global phenomenon through World of Warcraft and even inspiring a major Hollywood film adaptation. Millions of players continue to explore Azeroth, battle legendary enemies, and create unforgettable adventures within this vast fantasy world. Released in 2016, the Warcraft movie introduced … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Universal Soldier | 4K Ultra HD | Only $11.49 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for Universal Soldier, a 1992 sci-fi actioner from director Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, Godzilla). Jean-Claude Van Damme (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning) and Dolph Lundgren (Universal Soldier: Regeneration) are members of a prototype military unit known as the Universal Soldiers, the two possess extraordinary skills and powers, and are devoid of pain, emotions…or memories of their lives before they become UniSols. … Continue reading
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BACK TO THE SLAMMER! Jean-Claude Van Damme is back behind bars for David Charhon’s MMA thriller ‘Prison Fight’
Following 1990’s Death Warrant, 1993’s Nowhere to Run, 1996’s In Hell and 2012’s Dragon Eyes, martial arts icon Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Impact) is headed back to the slammer in Prison Fight, an upcoming action thriller that reunites the “Muscles from Brussels” with French filmmaker David Charhon (Cyprien), following their collaborations on 2025’s The Gardener and 2021’s The Last Mercenary. Prison Fight follows three brothers destined for boxing glory until … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Ninja Trilogy | 4K Ultra HD | Only $53.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is for the 4K Ultra HD collection for Kino Lorber’s Ninja Trilogy, consisting of Menahem Golan’s Enter the Ninja (1981), Sam Firstenberg’s Revenge of the Ninja (1983), and Ninja III: The Domination (1984) Though not connected in story, these three films popularized the image of the ninja in Western pop culture (known as the 80s “ninja boom” or “ninja craze”) with
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What Short-Form Fight Dramas Can Learn from Martial-Arts Cinema
Action cinema has spent decades refining the art of the fight scene. From Jackie Chan’s inventive stunt work to the relentless intensity of The Raid, the most memorable martial-arts films understand that action is about far more than punches, kicks, and knockouts. The best fight sequences reveal character, create emotional stakes, and turn physical conflict into storytelling. That remains true regardless of format. While short-form fight dramas operate on a … Continue reading
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Lionheart | 4K Ultra HD (MVD)
On July 28, 2026, MVD is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Lionheart, a 1990 martial arts actioner starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water, Kill ’em All, Until Death). Van Damme stars as a soldier drawn into the world of modern-day gladiators fighting for the amusement of the rich in this fast moving action thriller
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Deal on Fire! Hard Target | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water, Nowhere to Run) and John Woo’s (The Killer, Face/Off) 1993 collaboration Hard Target. Chance Boudreaux (Van Damme) is the target of an evil mercenary (Lance Henriksen, Alien) who recruits combat veterans for the “amusement” of his clients – bored tycoons who will pay a half a million dollars to stalk and kill the most challenging prey of … Continue reading
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7 Key Wedding Reception Tips to Have an Amazing Time
Image Credit: Al Elmes from Unsplash. Your wedding should be one of the most memorable days of your life. This doesn’t just refer to the ceremony itself. You’ll want the reception to go as well as possible, too. But, this can often seem overwhelming to plan out, especially considering everything else you’ll need to sort out for the big day. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be as stressful as you … Continue reading
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Tornado | 4K Ultra HD (IFC)
On July 28, 2026, IFC is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Tornado, a period actioner directed by John Maclean, who is best known for 2015’s Slow West. Tornado stars 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 … Continue reading
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The Kosugi ninja empire lives on! New Trailer for Shane Kosugi’s ‘Seek’ starring Kansuke Asano and Kane Kosugi
Shane Kosugi (9 Deaths of the Ninja, Pray for Death) makes his directorial debut with Seek, an upcoming martial arts actioner that stars Kansuke Asano (Barashi Fight), as well as Shane’s brother, Kane Kosugi (Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge, Zero Tolerance). In Seek, Kyohei Aizawa (Asano), an assassin for a covert non-governmental espionage group in Japan called “SEEK”, is grieving over the loss of his girlfriend from a tragic plane accident. … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Foreigner | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Foreigner (read our review) starring Jackie Chan (Panda Plan 2, The Shadow’s Edge). Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan star in The Foreigner, an action thriller from director Martin Campbell of Casino Royale and Goldeneye. Chan stars as humble London businessman Quan, whose long-buried past erupts in a revenge-fueled vendetta when the only person left for him to love — his teenage daughter … Continue reading
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16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writers
Lionsgate’s live action Streets of Rage film is back in motion, with director Jeymes Samuel at the helm. Samuel is best known for writing, directing, and producing the 2021 BAFTA winning film The Harder They Fall, as well as The Book of Clarence. Derek Kolstad, the writer behind Nobody and creator of the John Wick franchise, is no longer attached as writer. Stepping in to replace him are Pat Casey … Continue reading
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Jackie Chan, Panda-monium, bada$$ heroines, Korean thrillers and more! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH in June
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of June. 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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