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Deal on Fire! The Challenge | Blu-ray | Only $12.49 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Challenge (aka Sword of the Ninja), a 1982 actioner directed by John Frankenheimer (The Manchurian Candidate, Ronin) and written by John Sayles (Eight Men Out). This swashbuckling cult-classic stars Scott Glenn (Urban Cowboy) as a down-and-out American boxer who becomes involved in a feud between two Japanese brothers. The Challenge also stars Toshiro Mifune (Incident at Blood Pass), Donna Kei Benz (Pray … Continue reading
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Her body, NOT her choice! Kensuke Sonomura’s ‘Ghost Killer’ on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD next week
Ninja III: The Domination meets Baby Assassins? Acclaimed filmmaker and stunt coordinator Kensuke Sonomura (Bad City, Hydra) is back with Ghost Killer, which hits 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 23 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Winner of the Best Feature Film Bronze Award at the 2024 Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, Ghost Killer stars Akari Takaishi (Baby Assassins, Baby Assassins 2), Mario Kuroba (Hard Days), and Masanori Mimoto (Baby … Continue reading
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Betrayal never comes from an enemy! ‘The Betrayal’ starring Raizo Ichikawa of ‘Shinobi’ now on Blu-ray
Now available is Radiance Film’s Blu-ray for The Betrayal, a 1966 Japanese actioner from director Tokuzo Tanaka (Zatoichi’s Vengeance, Zatoichi the Fugitive). To protect his clan, an honourable samurai (Raizo Ichikawa, Shinobi) takes the blame for a murder committed by one of his fellows. He is promised a safe return after one year in exile, but this vow is broken and he becomes a fugitive chased
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Get over here! The Arcade1Up ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Deluxe Arcade Machine is just what you need for the holidays!
Get over here! Unpack all the Fatalities you remember and get ready to hear “FINISH HIM!” Arcade1Up is back with Mortal Kombat Deluxe Edition. With 14 classic games, including 4 different Mortal Kombat versions, you’ve got yourself hours of fighting fun. The Deluxe Edition crisp 17″ LCD brings all the visual details to life; with a real-feel joystick and buttons, and integrated dual speakers to make this a perfect at … Continue reading
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Preying for a ‘Mantis’? New Trailer for Lee Tae-Seong’s ‘Kill Boksoon’ spin-off arriving on Netflix on September 26
2023’s Kill Boksoon is getting the “expanded universe” treatment with Mantis, an upcoming spin-off that’s helmed by newcomer Lee Tae-Seong, with co-writing writing help from Byun Sung-hyun (The Merciless), the writer and director of the original. Mantis is set in the same contract killer world as Kill Boksoon. While the latter explores the story of Gil Bok-soon struggling to balance her life as a single mother and assassin, Mantis shifts … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Vengeance of an Assassin | Blu-ray | Only $10 – Expires soon!
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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‘Ballerina’ meets ‘Die Hard’ in a remote inn’? Uma Thurman returns in kill mode for ‘Ballerina Overdrive’
Uma Thurman (Paycheck, Kill Bill Vol. 1) is back in kill mode in Ballerina Overdrive, an upcoming female-driven thriller that we describe as a possible “Die Hard in a remote inn”. Directed by Vicky Jewson (The Witcher: Blood Origin) and written by Kate Freund (Afterlife series), Ballerina Overdrive involves a troupe of ballerinas who find
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Here’s the proof! Yusaku Matsuda, Toshiro Mifune and George Kennedy collides in ‘Proof of the Man’ out next week
On September 8, 2025, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1977’s Proof of the Man. Movie mogul Haruki Kadokawa changed the landscape of Japanese cinema for good when he introduced the concept of the blockbuster to the country with this gripping crime drama featuring an all-star cast. When mixed-raced Johnny Hayward (Flower Travellin’ Band vocalist Joe Yamanaka) heads from his Harlem home to Tokyo, he becomes the victim … Continue reading
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How Martial Arts Inspire Modern Gaming
When most people think of martial arts, they imagine high-flying kicks, Bruce Lee movies, or intense training montages. But martial arts aren’t just about fighting in a ring or practicing in a dojo. They’ve shaped entertainment in so many ways, especially video games. From classic arcade fighters to today’s realistic action adventures, martial arts bring a mix of discipline, skill, and excitement into the digital space. They influence not only … Continue reading
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Don Lee is a gym teacher with a very particular set of skills! ‘The Villagers’ arriving on Digital and Blu-ray on October 7th
On October 7, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing The Villagers (aka Ordinary People) on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD. Written and directed by Im Jin-soon (Men of Plastic), this 2018 South Korean thriller stars Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Derailed, Roundup: Punishment). Ki-chul (Don Lee) is sent to a high school in the country as its new gym teacher and has a hard time adjusting to his new environment and … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Ip Man 4: The Finale | Blu-ray | Only $9.19 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Ip Man 4: The Finale (read our review). The film sees the return of Donnie Yen (Chasing the Dragon) as the legendary martial arts figure, Ip Man. Following the death of his wife, Ip Man travels to San Francisco to ease tensions between the local kung fu masters and his star student, Bruce Lee, while searching for a better future for his son. … Continue reading
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A Better Tomorrow Trilogy | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
On November 18, 2025, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for A Better Tomorrow Trilogy, which includes 1986’s A Better Tomorrow, 1987’s A Better Tomorrow II and 1989’s A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon. Brace yourself for the action-packed A Better Tomorrow Trilogy! This legendary and highly influential saga, whose impact shaped cinema both in Hong Kong and Hollywood, brought filmmakers John Woo and … Continue reading
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Hard Boiled | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
On November 4, 2025, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Hard Boiled, John Woo’s 1992 Hong Kong action masterpiece. A tough-as-nails cop (Chow Yun-fat) hell-bent on bringing down the gun smugglers responsible for his partners’ death, along with an undercover cop (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) whose secret identity as a hitman hangs by a thread. The film raises gunfights to an art form, with some of the most … Continue reading
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11 Rebels, Jade Leung and more! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of September
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of September. 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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The Black Panther of Shaolin | Blu-ray (AGFA)
On September 30, 2025, AGFA is releasing a Blu-ray for Ernesto Ventura’s The Black Panther of Shaolin (aka Bamboo Trap), a 1975 martial arts actioner starring Leo Fong (Low Blow), Ron Van Clief (Fist of Fear, Touch of Death) and George Estregan (Pepeng Shotgun). This release also includes 1973’s The Black Six and Martial Arts Mayhem Volumes 1-3. Read the official details below: A skull-smashing double feature from the AGFA … Continue reading
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