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Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on 2 Fast 2 Furious? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
JJ Bona on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!There are, but many of them lack that all-out, anti-establishment, no-holds-b…
RAM on Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)Well, the answer is due to licencing, so your still where we were with region…
knoll on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!So because he became famous by being shit, we're now supposed to defend him b…
Matias Lorieri 羅意琛 on I Love Maria | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout!)I wonder whether this version includes the scenes shown in the trailer but mi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’It doesn't have many fans on the west, but still John Woo's most popular movi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’Think I'll stick with Shout's release. The artwork here is so bad
Typo on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’Not a good movie: badly scripted, poorly directed. Looking so cheap... Next!
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Deal on Fire! Iron Mask | Blu-ray | Only $12.90 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Iron Mask (read our review), which also goes by the titles The Mystery of the Dragon Seal: Journey to China and Journey to China: The Mystery of the Iron Mask, a Chinese-Russian produced adventure film featuring Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge, The Foreigner) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Maggie, Aftermath). The Iron Mask is a sequel to 2014’s Viy 2 (dubbed “the highest grossing Russian movie of all-time”) is directed by Russian … Continue reading
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A Unique 2026 Guide to Movies and Series About Artificial Intelligence Featuring Cast, Creators, and Plot Summaries
AI stories work because they’re rarely “about computers.” They’re about loneliness, control, desire, fear, and that uncomfortable question humans keep circling back to: what exactly makes someone real? Below is a curated list of films and TV series where artificial intelligence isn’t just a prop—it’s the engine of the plot. Review prepared by joi.ai Note on ratings: to keep this guide consistent and readable, the scores below are joi.ai editorial … Continue reading
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ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL! Sneak peek at the ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequel that’s currently in production
Two years ago, director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences), alongside producers Wilson Yip (Paradox) and John Chong (Paradox), revealed plans for both a prequel and a sequel to 2024’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. And today, those plans are in full effect! Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter, the sequel to the aforementioned Hong Kong martial arts thriller, is now filming, featuring yet … Continue reading
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Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Phillip and Simon Rhee trading ‘Best of the Best 5’ for a ‘Best of the Best’ TV series?
Ready for another Best of the Best? We sure are. With the franchise’s plug ‘n play global fanbase and the current wave of nostalgia driven revivals like Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, it feels like only a matter of time before some profit minded producer brings this beloved martial arts series back to the screen for a new generation. Way back in 2015, while promoting his “comeback” movie Underdog Kids, … Continue reading
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Exit Donnie Yen, Enter Dennis To! ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ arrives on Physical and Digital media from Well Go USA in July
On July 14, 2026, Well Go USA will be releasing the 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital for Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend. In the film, Dennis To revisits the role of Ip Man, the real-life Wing Chun grandmaster made famous to the mainstream by Wilson Yip and Donnie Yen’s iconic Ip Man franchise. The film is directed by Li Liming, best known for 2020’s Young Ip Man: Crisis Time … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Blade of the 47 Ronin | Blu-ray | Only $10.72 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Blade of the 47 Ronin, the sequel to Carl Rinsch’s 2013 actioner 47 Ronin. This martial arts thriller is directed by actor/filmmaker Ron Yuan (The Paper Tigers, Step Up China). Blade of the 47 Ronin features an ensemble cast that includes Dustin Nguyen (Once Upon a Time in Vietnam), Anna Akana (Ant-Man), Mark Dacascos (One Night in Bangkok, John Wick: Chapter 3), Luna Fujimoto (Monster Hunt 2), Koieyama … Continue reading
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Yasuaki Kurata and Sammo Hung recreate their ‘Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars’ fight in the Trailer for ‘Dream Story’
A new project, titled Dream Story, which centers on legendary martial arts star Yasuaki Kurata (Empty Hands, God of War, Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars) is arriving to Japanese theaters on July 17th. The film will include a special appearance by the great Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In), who re-creates his famous fight with Kurata
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Hop right to it! New Bruce Lee doc, ‘Mr. Vampire’ reboot and more arriving from veteran Hong Kong producer Bey Logan
Veteran Hong Kong film producer/historian Bey Logan and martial arts actor Andrew Pong have teamed up to launch The Southern Brothers, a new production company focused on developing a slate of Asian and international action films and documentaries. Projects in the works from the newly formed company
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There’s no HOPE! Don’t miss the First Trailer for HOPE from director Na Hong-Jin of ‘The Chaser’ and ‘The Yellow Sea’
After a 10-year hiatus, critically acclaimed director Na Hong-Jin returns to the director’s chair with Hope, an upcoming sci-fi thriller that has been picked up by Neon for North American and English-language rights. If you’re not familiar with his name, maybe you’re familiar with his work. In 2008, the South Korean filmmaker shook the world with his debut feature film, The Chaser. In 2010, he showed us that he wasn’t … Continue reading
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‘Before Sunrise’-sploitation? Watch the Trailer for ‘Crossing A Dawn’ starring Ma Sichun and Edward Chen
Arriving to U.S. and Canadian theaters on May 29, 2026 is Crossing A Dawn, a romantic-comedy from writer director Badou Zhao. While on a date, Xu Qiu (Ma Sichun, Now I Met Her) unexpectedly crosses paths with Chen Yuzhou (Edward Chen, Your Name Engraved Herein). Both wanting some time alone, they find themselves repeatedly interrupted. Yet over the course of one night, as they experience a series of unique urban … Continue reading
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#MeToo is over!? James Franco joins Noah Centineo and David Harbour for Jalmari Helander’s ‘John Rambo’ prequel
The anticipated Rambo prequel has recently wrapped production in Bangkok, Thailand from Jalmari Helander (Big Game), the rising filmmaker best known for his celebrated 2022 Finnish actioner, Sisu (and it’s sequel). Titled John Rambo, the film – scribed from Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani (Black Adam) – serves as the origin story of America’s favorite one-man army, set during
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Deal on Fire! Cradle 2 the Grave | Blu-ray | Only $8.97 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 2003′s Cradle 2 the Grave (aka Black Diamond), starring Jet Li (Blades of the Guardians), DMX (Exit Wounds) and Mark Dacascos (John Wick 3). When his daughter is kidnapped and held in exchange for priceless diamonds, the leader of a crew of highly skilled urban thieves (DMX) forges an unlikely alliance with a Taiwanese Intelligence officer (Li) to rescue her. Their race … Continue reading
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He’s a real nowhere man! ‘Raid’ star Joe Taslim to team up with ‘Furious’ director for ‘The Man From Nowhere’ remake
Noted action filmmaker Tanigaki Kenji (Raging Fire, Enter the Fat Dragon) is set to direct an Indonesian remake of the 2010 Korean box office hit The Man From Nowhere. The film will reunite the filmmaker with his Furious star, Joe Taslim (The Night Comes for Us). Taslim broke out in the 2011 Indonesian hit The Raid and has since appeared in Fast & Furious 6 and as Sub-Zero in the Mortal … Continue reading
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Nicholas Tse, Andy Lau and ‘Furious’ star Xie Miao COLLIDE! Check out the New Poster for ‘Raging Havoc’
A thematic sequel to Benny Chan’s 2021 actioner Raging Fire is currently being prepped by director Derek Kwok, who is perhaps best known for helming 2014’s As the Light Goes Out, 2015’s Full Strike, and the recent 2021 film, Schemes in Antiques. The follow-up, titled Raging Havoc (aka The Unleashed Blaze), is headlined by Nicholas Tse (The Bullet Vanishes), who starred in the original Raging Fire (opposite Donnie Yen). This time … Continue reading
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Jackie Chan is showing no signs of slowing down! Robert Kun’s ‘Armour of God 4: Ultimatum’ begins shooting in July
Legendary martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge, The Foreigner) is returning to the Armour of God franchise with Armour of God 4: Ultimatum. The upcoming film will be directed by Kazakhstan’s Robert Kun, who is perhaps best known for his role as second unit director on
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