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on ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star shines bright! Watch the Trailers for the ‘Wicked Priest’ collection arriving on Blu-ray in SeptemberMissing the spin off film, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder? I could have sworn I…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
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Throne of Blood | 4K Ultra HD (BFI)
RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2025 On May 19, 2025, BFI is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Throne of Blood, Akira Kurosawa’s astonishing 1957 classic that’s considered to be one of the great adaptations of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This new edition features a new 4K restoration! A truly remarkable film, Throne of Blood manages to combine beauty and terror to produce a mood of truly haunting power. Starring the irrepressible Toshiro Mifune … Continue reading
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Brother | Blu-ray (BFI)
RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2025 On April 21, 2025, BFI is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Brother, a 2000 crime film starring, written, directed, and edited by Takeshi Kitano (Outrage Coda, Mozu: The Movie). Takeshi ‘Beat’ Kitano directs and stars in this brutal crime thriller about a Japanese yakuza forced to flee to Los Angeles after the death of his boss. In the wake of a failed gang war, … Continue reading
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Lady With a Sword | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On April 21, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Lady With a Sword, a 1971 Swaw Brothers film from director Kao Pao-shu (The Master Strikes). When her sister is attacked and murdered, swordswoman Feng Fei-fei (Lily Ho, The Lady Professional) knows just what to do – find the culprits and
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
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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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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