Author Archives: JJ Bona

88 Films pimps out more Japanese erotica from Noboru Tanaka! ‘Night of the Felines’ COMING to Blu-ray in April

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 her next-door neighbour Honda (Ken … Continue reading

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Tony Jaa STRIKES HARDER! His latest thriller ‘Striking Rescue’ arriving on Blu-ray & DVD in April from Well Go USA

On April, 15, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Striking Rescue. the latest from martial arts action star Tony Jaa (Ong-Bak, Triple Threat, Paradox, xXx: Return of Xander Cage) and Xing Yu (Flashpoint, Super Bodyguard, Ride On). Directed by Cheng Siyi (The Paper Man Returns, Desperado), Striking Rescue tells the story of a retired veteran who is framed after his wife and daughter were killed. … Continue reading

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Before ‘The Raid’ there was ‘The Devil’s Sword’! Blu-ray for Indonesian martial arts flick arriving later this year

"The Devil's Sword" Theatrical Poster

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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Donnie Yen sleeps while Simu Liu awakens the Live-action videogame adaptation of ‘Sleeping Dogs’

Over 8 years ago, it was reported that martial arts star Donnie Yen (The Prosecutor) would be starring in a film adaptation of Square Enix’s hit video game Sleeping Dogs, but since then, news about Sleeping Dogs has been off and on. Now, it turns out that Yen might be out for good: “I spent a lot of time and did a lot of work with these producers, and I … Continue reading

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The Valiant Ones | 4K Ultra HD | Only $26.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for Eureka’s The Valiant Ones, a 1975 film by celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker King Hu, an undisputed master of the genre! Shot back-to-back with The Fate of Lee Khan (but not released until two years later), it stands as a worthy follow-up to his earlier works Come Drink with Me, Dragon Inn and A Touch of Zen. During the reign of the Jiajing Emperor (Chao Lei), China’s coastal … Continue reading

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We’ve got to fight the powers that be! Well Go USA’s ‘Harbin’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD in April

"Harbin" Theatrical Poster

On April 1, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD for Harbin, a 2024 period thriller from director Woo Min-Ho (The Man Standing Next, The Drug King). In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan’s prime minister during their quest for independence. The film stars Hyun Bin (The Point Men), Park … 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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In space nobody can hear you ASH! New Trailer for the sci-fi thriller starring Eiza Gonzalez, Aaron Paul and Iko Uwais

Martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot, Beyond Skyline) is joining Eiza Gonzalez (Ambulance) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) for Ash, an upcoming sci-fi thriller that’s due to hit theaters early next year! Directing Ash is musician/filmmaker Steven D. Bingley-Ellison (Kuso, V/H/S/99), who mostly known as his stage name, Flying Lotus. The XYZ/GFC-produced film also stars Beulah Koale (Dual), Kate Elliott (Power Rangers Ninja Steel) and Flying … Continue reading

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Let me tell you of the days of high adventure… Ringo Lam’s ‘The Adventurers’ arriving on Blu-ray in April

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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Yeah, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam… Arrow to release V-Cinema Blu-ray collection ‘Bullets and Betrayal’ in April

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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The Magnificent Trio & Magnificent Wanderers | Blu-ray (Eureka)

On April 28, 2025, Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) collection for The Magnificent Chang Cheh, which will include 1966’s The Magnificent Trio and 1977’s Magnificent Wanderers. One of the Shaw Brothers Studio’s most prolific directors, Chang Cheh – or the “Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema” – is the filmmaker behind Five Deadly Venoms, Chinatown Kid and Boxer Rebellion. Collected here are two films by this maestro of martial arts

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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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