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Andrew Hernandez on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewAwesome! I remember when he said he didn’t want to do the sequel right away,…
Guest777 on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewAccording to Bren Foster, a sequel to Life After Fighting is coming! The stor…
Typo on The King’s Warden (2026) Review12 M tickets sold. 14 M = almost sure. After that...
Typo on War of the Arrows (2011) Review7,5/10
Muhammad Faisal on Timu(r) Genghis Khan? Don’t miss the Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Rise of the Conqueror’ arriving to Digital on April 14thHe looks a Persian here, not a Turko Mongol.
Ningen on Protect Ya Neck! Watch the New Trailer for RZA’s Quentin Tarantino-backed thriller ‘One Spoon Of Chocolate’Opening shot makes me think of Attack the Gas Station.
Andrew Hernandez on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’This Tatiana Neva seems like a good martial artist as demonstrated in her onl…
JJ Bona on A female RAID? Livi Ciananta tears through gangsters in the New Trailer for the Iko Uwais-produced ‘Ikatan Darah’The Shadow Strays was pretty solid. Better than anything Hollywood as produce…
Vernardo Lau on A female RAID? Livi Ciananta tears through gangsters in the New Trailer for the Iko Uwais-produced ‘Ikatan Darah’Ugh actually, Indonesia are lacking of action movies since they mostly domina…
Typo on James Wan to direct remake of ‘The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil’ with Ma Dong-seok (aka Don Lee) reprising his roleAnother useless remake. Next!
Tai on Duel to the Death | Blu-ray (88 Films)Where is the 4k version? We’re waiting 😀
Millan on Nothing is over! Sylvester Stallone steps in as Executive Producer for Jalmari Helander’s ‘John Rambo’ prequelTHE RAID films easily blow away the JOHN WICK films,along with THE FAST AND T…
Paul Bramhall on Dead Camping the Live (2022) ReviewThe review was based on the Korean DVD (no English subtitles unfortunately).
Martin Fennell on To Kill with Intrigue (1976) ReviewI got it out of the library. I had to look up on imdb which guy was Jackie. W…
Throwdown on This you can trust… Christopher McQuarrie to write and direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘King Conan’?I can see how a powerful and elegiac sendoff, like Logan, with Conan reckonin…
Sixx on Dead Camping the Live (2022) ReviewWhere did you view this? Can't find it anywhere. thx
Kung Fu Bob O'Brien on This you can trust… Christopher McQuarrie to write and direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘King Conan’?YES! I want this! If they do it right, playing him as ruggedly aged, slower,…
Andrew Hernandez on Jade (2025) ReviewI saw that Jade is on Hi-Yah, and I watched it preparing for a bad movie with…
Martin Fennell on The Black Panther of Shaolin | Blu-ray (AGFA)I just watched this. Thought it was pretty average, but good fight sequences.…
Dawud on Asian DVD retailer SensAsian.com closes its doorsSad news, at least we still have YesAsia
Typo on G.I. Samurai | Blu-ray (Arrow)The new artwork is pretry good (you can recognize the actors, not like in som…
Andrew Hernandez on Witness Japan’s most lethal assassin in a NEW action clip from Well Go USA’s ‘Revolver Lily’ arriving on Digital Jan 17It was a pretty good movie. I liked the visuals and how everything was shot a…
Tory on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’The good shit! Yeah, you can always see stuff like The Wild Bunch, The Getawa…
Pap on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’Damn, Taimak? I can't wait to check it out!
Ningen on The Killer | 4K Ultra HD (Shout)Theatrical trailer. https://youtu.be/UBjnv3C-g5o?si=apNtaGvAcQfSJHhr
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JCVD is a deadly vigilante in an Extended Preview for the neo-noir thriller ‘Darkness of Man’ from ‘Beyond the Law’ helmer
We’ll soon see martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme (Welcome to the Jungle, Until Death, Black Water) in Saban Film’s Darkness of Man (aka Born to Kill), an upcoming thriller directed and written by James Cullen Bressack, who is perhaps best known for helming the 2019 Steven Seagal/DMX actioner Beyond the Law, and 2022’s Hot Seat, starring Mel Gibson/Kevin Dillon. The film is written by both Bressack and Alethea Cho, with input from … Continue reading
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Wu Ershan’s epic ‘Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms’ arrives from heaven on May 28th from Well Go USA
On May 28, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (read our review). This fantasy-actioner is directed by Wu Ershan, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection and 2015’s Mojin: The Lost Legend. Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms stars Kris Phillips (Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection), Li Xuejian (The Wandering Earth II), Huang … Continue reading
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Soi Cheang to build more walls with a ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequel and prequel announcement
Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences, The Monkey King) – and producers Wilson Yip (Paradox, Ip Man Franchise) and John Chong (The Invincible Dragon) – have announced that they’re working on both a prequel and a sequel to the newly released Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (read our review). Soi Cheang will be back in the director’s chair for both films, which currently have … Continue reading
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The Bodyguard from Beijing | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: August 26, 2024 On August 26, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray for The Bodyguard from Beijing (aka The Defender), a 1994 thriller from the legendary Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs) and martial arts superstar Jet Li (Danny the Dog, League of Gods). A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the … Continue reading
Mobile Cop Jiban | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)
RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2024 On July 30, 2024, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray for the 1989-1990 Toei TV series, Mobile Cop Jiban, which will include all 52 episodes — presented in standard definition with the original Japanese language and English subtitles! This 8th entry in the Metal Hero Series series was influenced by 1987’s Robocop, as well as the 1980s 1970s tokusatsu, Robot Detective. The wicked Doctor Giba … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Wrath of Vajra | Blu-ray | Only $12.53 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Wrath of Vajra, a 2013 martial arts actioner from director Law Wing-cheon (Punished, Iceman) that stars Yu Xing (Super Bodyguard, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons), an ex-Shaolin monk turned martial arts actor. In The Wrath of Vajra, a top Chinese martial artist (Yu Xing, in his first starring role) sets his sights on a Japanese death cult after they abduct … Continue reading
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What’s going ON? Andy On and Waise Lee collide in ‘Blind War’ arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on June 11
On June 11, 2024, Well Go USA will be releasing Blind War on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. This 2022 martial arts actioner (read our review) is headlined by Hong Kong action stars Andy On (Kung Fu League, Undercover Punch and Gun) and Waise Lee (To Be Number One, The Big Heat). Directed by Suiqiang Huo (The Nine Talisman Tower), Blind War tells the story of the former SWAT captain Dong Gu, permanently injured during … Continue reading
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The Machine Girl Chronicles | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2029 On June 25, 2029, Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray for The Machine Girl: Chronicles, which includes 2008’s The Machine Girl: Jacked! and 2019’s Rise of the Machine Girls. In Noboru Iguchi’s The Machine Girl: Jacked!, a high school girl’s (Minase Yashiro) life is destroyed when her brother is killed. When her hand is cut off, she gets help from two mechanics, who fit her … Continue reading
Wanna sea some action? South Korean historical thriller ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ hits Blu-ray in May from Well Go USA
On May 14, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Noryang: Deadly Sea, a 2023 South Korean historical actioner from director Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents). Filmmaker Kim Han-Min (War of the Arrows) is back at the wheel with Noryang: Deadly Sea, the third part of the saga that started with 2014’s The Admiral: Roaring Currents and 2022’s Hansan: Rising Dragon. The seven-year Imjin War nears an … Continue reading
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Understanding Machine Safeguarding: A Comprehensive Guide
Safeguarding machines is an indispensable aspect of industrial operations, ensuring the safety and security of multiple workers and the efficiency of production processes. This essential column delves into the intricacies of safeguarding, exploring its importance, principles, and implementation strategies. The Importance of Machine Safeguarding The machine safeguarding plays a pivotal role in preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace. Without adequate safeguards in place, workers are exposed to various hazards, … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Parasite | Blu-ray | Only $10.19 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Parasite, the Winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or (more importantly, it has been stamped “Certified On Fire” by our vey own Paul Bramhall). Acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho (Okja) is back with Parasite (read our non-spoiler review), a black comedy/thriller starring the Bong’s frequent collaborator, Song Kang-ho (Memories of Murder). Brief, non-spoiler plot synopsis: All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous … Continue reading
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‘John Wick 3’ martial arts star Mark Dacascos shoots ‘The Sheriff’ with ‘Sniper’ star Tom Berenger and Milo Gibson
Martial arts star Mark Dacascos (John Wick 3, Showdown in Manila, Ultimate Justice) has joined forces with Tom Berenger (Sniper) and Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge) in The Sheriff, an upcoming actioner from director Josh Tessier (Overrun). Written by Tessier and Michael Edwards (Naked Lies), the film is set in a rural town and follows a local sheriff, as he pursues a recent homicide case that is seemingly linked to the death of … Continue reading
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Chuck Norris IS BACK in the Trailer for ‘Agent Recon’ with Derek Ting and ‘Beastmaster’ star Marc Singer
Chuck Norris (Code of Silence, Slaughter in San Francisco) is Back! The martial arts legend is teaming up with Marc Singer (Beastmaster, V) and Derek Ting in Quiver Distribution’s Agent Recon, the follow up to 2021’s Agent Revelation and 2017’s Agent. In the film, a covert military task force tracks a mysterious energy disturbance at a secret base in New Mexico that is suspected of experimenting on alien technology. Once … Continue reading
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World Noir Vol 2 | Blu-ray (Radiance)
RELEASE DATE: August 26, 2024 On August 26, 2024, Radiance will be releasing the Blu-ray set (Region B) for World Noir Vol 2, which will include 1961’s Black Gravel, 1963’s Symphony for a Massacre, and 1964’s Cruel Gun Story. Official details: As the 1960s got underway, the golden age of film noir in Hollywood came to an end, with a new wave of filmmaking emerging that would define itself against … Continue reading
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Michelle Yeoh will attack with a different kind of blade for Amazon Prime’s sequel series ‘Blade Runner 2099’
Action legend Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) is set to star in Prime Video‘s limited series, Blade Runner 2099, which will take place after the 2017’s Blade Runner 2049. Showrunner of the project, Silka Luisa (Halo, Strange Angel) is producing, Jonathan van Tulleken (Shōgun, Top Boy, The Changeling) is directing the first two episodes (via Deadline). There are currently no other casting details and plotline is … Continue reading
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