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JJ Bona on This you can trust: Cameras set to roll in 2027 for ‘King Conan’ starring Arnold SchwarzeneggerAgree. And use Basil Poledouris’ original score as well.
Bunta Sugawara on This you can trust: Cameras set to roll in 2027 for ‘King Conan’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger“McQuarrie to write”. Please can I make this clear to y’all. JUST USE THE FRI…
Ska Martes on ‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in Chinathis is just the first step. After Rush Hour 4, Ellison and Trump are going t…
Makaveli on ‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in ChinaThat was then…this is now
Makaveli on ‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in ChinaStraight trash. With trump and Ratner behind this I’m surprised they just did…
John on Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) ReviewNot as good as the first film, but it's gained an unfairly bad rep for some r…
Andrew Hernandez on The Ip Man saga continues WITHOUT Donnie Yen? Dennis To in ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ coming soon from Well Go USAI love The Legend is Born. I watch it just as much as the Donnie Yen films. I…
Callum on Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) Reviewif ever I get my hands on either the Shout or eventual Arrow versions I need…
Ningen on Return to the living dead! New Poster for Well Go USA’s ‘Colony’ from ‘Train to Busan’ director Yeon Sang HoColony is making its debut in New York. https://deadline.com/2026/05/gianna-j…
Throwdown on The Ip Man saga continues WITHOUT Donnie Yen? Dennis To in ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ coming soon from Well Go USADennis To is the epitome of wasted potential. I really enjoyed his outing in…
Johann Hollar on Donald Gibb, the larger than life actor known for ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’, dies at 71Rest in peace Donald Gibb You were awesome as Jackson in Bloodsport
Catalina on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewThank you! We are very excited to release the finished version!
Catalina on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewHi Alex — September release in the US. Limited theatrical + VOD. Keep an eye…
Alex on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewAny idea when/how this will be released in the US?
Andrew Hernandez on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewCan’t wait to check this film out. I like the level of ambition and enthusias…
Attila Korosi on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewGreat and detailed review! Just a single note — we developed the script for D…
Ningen on Jet Li goes MICRO! Here’s a look at the martial arts star’s upcoming action web series ‘Yan Yu Jiang Hu’Jet Li and Shang Chi. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYNBVKDD-gP/?utm_source=ig_…
R.J. Amado on Ready for ultimate kung fu bliss? George Lazenby and Angela Mao’s ‘Stoner’ arriving on Blu-ray from 88 FilmsI remember all these Mao Ying films only available on VCD, still have a bunch…
R.J. Amado on Wanna see heads roll? Visual Vengeance announces Blu-ray for ‘Fatal Flying Guillotine’ starring Carter Wong and Chen SingThat cover art is great! I have the german release, but I might have to doubl…
Ska Martes on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneI don't have this anymore but if I remember correctly theres 2 women on the c…
Ningen on Jet Li goes MICRO! Here’s a look at the martial arts star’s upcoming action web series ‘Yan Yu Jiang Hu’Until an official version is available, here's a clip of Jet at The Academy.…
Ska Martes on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneEspecially God of Cookery which doesn't even have a proper 1080p Bluray relea…
Ningen on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneOh, and I forgot Accidental Spy uncut. Be sure to include any I missed.
Ningen on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneAlso, it'd be nice if the Mark Crying Freeman finally got a home vid release…
Ningen on Time for a break! Watch the Trailer Reel for Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD ‘Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!’ collection arriving in JuneOh, and God of Cookery and Rob-B-Hood.
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How to Choose the Right Jewelry Insurance in Canada
Canada’s natural beauty unfolds in its majestic landscapes, from rugged mountains to pristine lakes and vast forests. It captivates every visitor with its breathtaking scenery. Choosing the right jewelry insurance is crucial for protecting valuable items. Jewelry can hold significant sentimental and financial value. Therefore, finding the right jewelry insurance Canada is essential. Here are some tips to help you make an informed decision. Understand the Value of Your Jewelry … Continue reading
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Cheng Pei-pei, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Come Drink With Me’ Hong Kong martial arts star, Dies at 78
Photo: Legacy.com Cheng Pei-pei, the Chinese-born action film icon who starred in Ang Lee’s Oscar-nominated Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and King Hu’s seminal wuxia feature Come Drink With Me, has died on July 17, 2024 from a degenerative
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Kid from Kwangtung | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2024 On October 28, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Kid From Kwangtung, a 1982 Shaw Brothers kung fu comedy from director Hsu Hsia (Crystal Hunt, Thunder Run). From the legendary Shaw Brothers Studio, here’s something a bit funnier than their usual fare: after an evil martial arts master, played by the very great Hwang Jang-li (Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow), kills … Continue reading
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The Kung Fu Instructor | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2024 On October 28, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Kung Fu Instructor, a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Sun Chung (The Deadly Breaking Sword). In this bitterly divided town, there’s no middle ground; you’re either with one side or the other – cross the line and face dire consequences. One clan hires a kung fu master – … Continue reading
Facets of Love | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2024 On October 8, 2024, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Facets of Love, an erotic Shaw Brothers classic directed by Li Han-Hsiang (Hsi Shih Beauty of Beauties, The Enchanting Shadow, The Magnificent Concubine). The film stars Lily Ho Li-Li (14 Amazons), Yueh Hua (The Water Margin), Hu Chin (The Ghost Story), Teresa Ha Ping (Lucky Stars Go Places), Cheng Kang-Yeh (Daggers 8), … Continue reading
Live or die, man!? 🐍 Netflix’ 6th season of the ‘Cobra Kai’ martial arts saga is now streaming!
Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg – all writers, producers, and directors of Cobra Kai – are prepping the final 6th Season of the Cobra Kai saga, which will stream on Netflix. The upcoming season will be a 3-part, 15-episode event that starts July 18th, then November 15th and ends in 2025 on a soon-to-be-announced date. Cobra Kai marked the return of Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Martin Kove playing … Continue reading
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As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be in a ‘Shanghai Triad’: Blu-ray re-release arriving this month
On July 30, 2024, Film Movement is re-releasing the remastered Blu-ray for Shanghai Triad, a 1995 thriller directed by Zhang Yimou (Hero, The Great Wall, Shadow). The film stars Gong Li (2046), Li Baotian (The Wanderer and the Swan), Li Xuejian (Monk Comes Down The Mountain) and Sun Chun (New Police Story). When teenager Shuisheng (Wang Xiaoxiao Cuihua) arrives to Shanghai from the country, he is brought by his uncle … Continue reading
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In the mood for Blood ‘n Cripps? Blu-ray for the 1979 cult Kung Fu oddity ‘Crippled Masters’ now available!
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Film Masters’ Special Edition Blu-ray (Region A) for The Crippled Masters (not to be confused with 1978’s Crippled Avengers), a 1979 martial arts/exploitation film from director Joe Law (The Lost Secrets of Kung Fu). The Crippled Masters features two genuinely handicapped martial artists: Shun Chung-Chuen (Two Crippled Heroes) and Thomas Hong
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Demon Pond | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: October 15, 2024 On October 15, 2024, Criterion is releasing 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Demon Pond, a 1979 film from Japanese New Wave renegade Masahiro Shinoda (Ballad of Orin), who transforms a classic Kabuki tale with his own extravagant visual style in this dimension-shattering folk-horror fantasia. When a lone traveler (Tsutomu Yamazaki) stumbles upon a remote, drought-stricken village, he finds himself engulfed in a whirlpool of … Continue reading
3 Movie Tropes That Keep Us Coming Back For More
When you watch a narrative unfold on the screen, you’re going to see some recurring tropes in action. It’s a fact of fiction – tropes make stories and stories need to use tropes to create tension, drama, and (hopefully) a satisfying ending! And sure, some tropes are overplayed and downright boring by now, but some are fun and enjoyable and keep us coming back for more. Indeed, we’ve listed three … Continue reading
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A train ride John Wick wouldn’t want to Raid! Peak at the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook for the Hindi-language actioner ‘Kill’
Lionsgate continues to pump out John Wick-like/The Raid-esque product with Kill, a Hindi-language martial arts actioner from director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat (Hurdang) that’s headlined by Lakshya (Haseena). According to Korean Film Expert Paul Bramhall, some of the film’s action was choreographed by Oh Se-young, whose notable work includes Bollywood films such as Tiger 3 and War, as well as stunts for Snowpiercer and War of the Arrows. When army commando … Continue reading
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Daiei Gothic: Japanese Ghost Stories | Blu-ray (Radiance)
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2024 On October 28, 2024, Radiance Films is releasing the 3-Film Blu-ray (Region A/B) set for Daiei Gothic – Japanese Ghost Stories, which includes 1959’s The Ghost of Yotsuya, 1968’s The Snow Woman, and 1968’s The Bride from Hades. A collection of three of Japan’s most famous ghost stories that have haunted people for centuries. Kenji Misumi (Lone Wolf and Cub) directs The Ghost of Yotsuya, in … Continue reading
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Avenging Force | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2024 On September 10, 2024, Kino Lorber will be re-releasing the Blu-ray for Avenging Force (aka Night Hunter), a 1986 Cannon Films’ actioner directed by Sam Firstenberg (Revenge of the Ninja) and starring Michael Dudikoff (American Ninja). Dudikoff portrays Matt Hunter – a character previously portrayed by Chuck Norris in 1985’s Invasion U.S.A. – an ex-secret service agent trying to protect his best friend from a … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Maximum Conviction | Blu-ray | Only $11.48 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Maximum Conviction, a 2012 thriller from action director Keoni Waxman (Contract to Kill, End of a Gun) When former black ops operative Steele (Steven Seagal, Above the Law) and Manning (Steve Austin, Tactical Force) are assigned to decommission an old prison, they must oversee the arrival of two mysterious female prisoners. Before long, an elite force of mercenaries assault the prison in … Continue reading
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Uncut Cat III Donnie Yen flick on Blu-ray? ‘Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead’ with Ken Lo and Sibelle Hu now available!
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (All Region) for The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead, a 1991 action fantasy directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku (Killer Angels, Holy Flame of the Martial World) that stars Donnie Yen (Raging Fire, Ip Man 4: The Finale, Big Brother). Professor Shiang’s female students are chewed apart by the moon monster. At first, Shiang is a police suspect, but as the … Continue reading
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