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Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
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
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Yakuza Wives | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2025 On April 21, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1986’s Yakuza Wives (aka Yakuza Ladies). Hideo Gosha (Samurai Wolf 1 & 2, Sword of the Beast) breathes new life into the yakuza genre in this epic tale of mob rivalry based on a serialized account of the lives of real-life wives of Japanese gangsters, released on home video by 88 Films … Continue reading
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Jakoman and Tetsu | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2025 On April 21, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Jakoman and Tetsu, 1964 Japanese thriller directed by Kinji Fukasaku (New Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Boss’s Head). Jakoman and Tetsu is an early action masterpiece from Kinji Fukasaku, adapted from a script written by the legendary Akira Kurosawa. Set in 1947 in a small coastal village among the majestic snowy … Continue reading
Night of the Felines | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: April 7, 2025 On April 7, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for 1972’s Night of the Felines. Roman Porno maestro Noboru Tanaka (Watcher in the Attic, The Oldest Profession) brings his characteristically poetic approach to this vibrant collage of the lives, loves and dreams of a group of sex workers at a ‘soapland’ bathhouse massage parlour in Tokyo. Masako (Tomoko Katsura), and her out-of-hours relationship to … Continue reading
Before ‘The Raid’ there was ‘The Devil’s Sword’! Blu-ray for Indonesian martial arts flick arriving later this year
Later this year, Terror Vision is releasing the Blu-ray for The Devil’s Sword (aka Golok Setan), a 1984 Indonesian martial arts film from director Ratno Timoer (The Blazing Battle) and cult action star Barry Prima (The Warrior). The Devil’s Sword lies hidden in a secret cave inside Devil’s Mountain. Four warriors attack the keeper and force him to hand over the map but he manages to escape and runs to … Continue reading
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Shaw Brothers, Desperados, Mulan and Kowloon Walled City! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of February
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of February! 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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Mobile Casino Apps: How to Start Gaming on the Go
Mobile casino apps have quickly become a central part of the online gaming world, bringing the excitement of slot machines, table games, and live dealer experiences directly into the palms of players’ hands. The convenience of being able to gamble anytime and anywhere has fueled the rapid adoption of these apps, transforming the way people engage with online casinos. As smartphones continue to advance in power and accessibility, the appeal … Continue reading
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The Adventurers | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2025 On April 28, 2025, Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Adventurers, a 1995 actioner from acclaimed director Ringo Lam (Sky on Fire, Wild City, Prison on Fire) and star, Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs). The only collaboration between action master Ringo Lam and Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau, The Adventurers is an explosive story of heroic bloodshed
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Bullets and Betrayal | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2025 On April 28, 2025, Arrow Video will be releasing a Blu-ray collection for V-Cinema Essentials: Bullets & Betrayal, which will include 9 direct-to-video Japanese classics spread across 5 discs. In 1989, legendary Japanese studio Toei launched their V-Cinema line of direct-to-video genre features. V-Cinema Essentials: Bullets & Betrayal presents nine
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Damn it feels good to be a gangster! Johnnie To and Tony Leung are teaming up for an upcoming Hong Kong crime film
Although Johnnie To’s (Three, Office, Running on Karma) filmmaking output has been slowing down in the past 10 years (he’s been consistently pumping out 2-3 films a year for most of his career, but only 3 films in the last 10 years), the prolific Hong Kong
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Korean horror cult classic ‘Suddenly in the Dark’ arriving on Ultra HD + Blu-ray from Terror Vision
In March, U.S. label Terror Vision is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for 1981’s Suddenly in the Dark, the only horror movie to be helmed by prolific director Go Yeong-nam (Korean Connection). The film stars Kim Young-ae (Confession of Murder), Yoon Il-bong (Love on a Rainy Day), Lee Gi-seon (Lost Youth), Hyeon Hye-ri (Unconditional Love) and Kim Geun-hui (Encounter). Kang Yu-jin is a biology professor who brings in … Continue reading
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Xie Miao returns in ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’ arriving on Blu-ray and DVD in March from Well Go USA
On March 4, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance, an upcoming martial arts actioner from director Bingjia Yang (Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman). This one starts where 2022’s Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman ends! Xie Miao (My Father is a Hero) returns as the skilled blind sword-wielder, but this time he saves a young … Continue reading
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Did someone order food? Blu-ray for Xu Zheng’s ‘Upstream’ now available from Bayview Entertainment
Today, Bayview Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray for Upstream, a 2024 Chinese black comedy from actor and director Xu Zheng (The Great Hypnotist, Lost in Thailand). After suffering a number of disasters, including losing his job, having his savings wiped out and facing his father’s high medical bills, Gao Zhilei (Xu) takes up a job as a delivery worker, dealing with long days and stomach-turning events. Amongst crazy customers, tight … Continue reading
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Timecop | 4K Ultra HD (Shout!)
RELEASE DATE: April 29, 2025 On April 29, 2025, Shout! is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Timecop, a 1994 sci-fi actioner from director Peter Hyams (Enemies Closer, End of Days). Starring martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme (Kill ‘Em All, The Bouncer), Timecop takes place in the near future where special officers traveled through time to arrest those who used “time travel” to commit crimes. Timecop also … Continue reading
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How Defective Medical Device Lawsuits Expose Negligence in Healthcare
Defective medical devices pose serious risks to patient safety and well-being. When these devices fail, patients often face severe consequences. Lawsuits involving faulty devices highlight these failures and bring attention to systemic negligence. Medical device companies are legally obligated to ensure their products are safe for use. However, many lawsuits reveal that negligence in the development, testing, or distribution of these devices exists. These lawsuits provide patients with a platform … Continue reading
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Take a look at this beauty! Radiance’s Blu-ray for Seijun Suzuki’s 1958 noir-thriller ‘Underworld Beauty’ now shipping
Now available is Radiance Films’ Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Underworld Beauty, a 1958 thriller from director Seijun Suzuki (Pistol Opera, Branded to Kill). Retrieving the diamonds he stashed before his arrest, thief Miyamoto hopes to help his old partner Mihara, crippled during the heist. Their former boss, crime lord Oyane, offers to mediate with a foreign buyer, but secretly wants the stones for himself. The deal goes awry when gunmen … Continue reading
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