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Yuen Biao, Philip Ng, Yuen Qiu, Shaina West and the DEVIL! Here’s what’s streaming 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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Ready to see GOD in 4K? 88 Films announces the 4K Ultra HD for Jackie Chan’s 1986 blockbuster ‘Armour of God’

Armour of God | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

Later this year, 88 Films is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Armour of God, a 1986 action-adventure directed by and starring Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge). The disc will be presented in 4K from the original camera negative for the first time ever. Regarded as “Hong Kong’s answer to Indiana Jones”, Armour of God centers on a fearless treasure hunter named Asian Hawk (Chan). Along with his sidekick/brother (Alan … Continue reading

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More brutal than Lionheart? ‘Life After Fighting’ star Bren Foster is ready to FIGHT in the New Poster for ‘Relentless’

Hot off the heels of Bren Foster’s impressive 2024 film debut, Life After Fighting – which he also directed, wrote, produced and choreographed – Foster has now begun work on his next starring/directorial effort, Relentless. In the film, a former soldier/fighter (Foster) is forced back into the brutal underground arena when he’s faced with the fight of his life – not against an opponent, but against time itself. Driven by … Continue reading

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B-B-B-B-B-Benny the Jet! The Keanu Reeves-produced Benny “The Jet” Urquidez documentary currently filming

"The Jet" Poster

Award-winning filmmaker Jennifer Tiexiera (Speak, Subject) is currently filming The Jet, a documentary that focuses on the life story of kickboxer Benny “The Jet” Urquidez. The upcoming project is produced by both Keanu Reeves (John Wick: Chapter 4) and Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens (The Cove, Short Circuit). Nicknamed for his explosive spinning back kick, Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez was a huge force in bringing martial arts into the … Continue reading

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Same-Day Weed Delivery in North York: Fast, Legal Cannabis Access Explained

Same-day cannabis delivery has become a preferred access option for many North York residents, particularly as demand for speed, convenience, and discretion continues to grow. Licensed retailers such as Highest Farmacy provide compliant same-day weed delivery services that allow eligible adults to order legal cannabis online and receive it quickly without visiting a physical dispensary. For many people living in North York, delivery now offers a more practical alternative to … Continue reading

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Feeling blue lately? Tsui Hark’s 1984 classic ‘Shanghai Blues’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray later this month

"Shanghai Blues" Theatrical Poster

Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome/Film Movement is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Shanghai Blues, a 1984 classic from Tsui Hark (The Raid, Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind). The film will presented in a New 4K restoration, supervised from the original negative by Tsui Hark with L’Immagine Ritrovata and the soundtrack remixed by One Cool Sound. Beginning against the backdrop of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the inimitable … Continue reading

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Tiger on the Beat | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)

On April 28, 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the Tiger on the Beat collection, which includes 1988’s Tiger on the Beat and 1990’s Tiger on the Beat 2. Both are helmed by iconic Shaw Brothers director/fight choreographer Lau Kar-Leung (Martial Club). Collectively, the films star Chow Yun-Fat (The Head Hunter), Conan Lee (Ninja in the Dragon’s Den), Danny Lee (Final Justice), Nina Li Chi (Dragon … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Double Crossers | Blu-ray | Only $21.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Double Crossers (read our review), a 1976 Golden Harvest actioner from director Jeong Chang-hwa (The Devil’s Treasure, King Boxer) that stars South Korean martial artist Shin Il-ryong (The Dragon Lives Again) and featuring the legendary Sammo Hung (The Magnificent Butcher). Following his late father’s murder, police officer Detective Lung (Shin) discovers that both of his parents were involved in … Continue reading

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Angry River | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for Angry River, a 1971 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Lady Whirlwind). A milestone in Hong Kong film history – the very first film produced by the legendary Golden Harvest studios, for whom Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made their best films. Kung Fu Queen Angela Mao (Invincible Eight) plays a woman searching

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Invincible Eight | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Invincible Eight, a 1971 Golden Harvest wuxia film from director Lo Wei (Tattooed Dragon, Seaman No. 7). Side note: Are you feeling some déjà vu? If so, then you’re not alone, because yes, 88 Films’ competitor, Eureka, recently announced their own UK (Region B) version, slated for March (see details). Directed by Lo Wei (The … Continue reading

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The Himalayan | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Himalayan, a 1976 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Stoner). After she’s framed for adultery by her wicked brother-in-law Tseng Ching Lam (Angela Mao, Invincible Eight) takes to the hills to plot her revenge. That will

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Live Casino Streaming Technology Through a Cinematic Lens

Live casino streaming has evolved beyond mere webcam feeds to elaborate productions that draw heavily on cinematic language. Where it used to feel like looking through a keyhole at a dealer spinning a roulette wheel, it is now an immersive, highly visual experience that is as good as, or better than, a high-quality live broadcast. As audiences become more critical, streaming sites such as playlive casino are pushing the limits of what … Continue reading

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The Eye | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On April 21, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 2008’s The Eye. Following their explosive debut Bangkok Dangerous, directorial duo the Pang Brothers would catch the attention of acclaimed producer Peter Ho-Sun Chan, and the three would collaborate on one of the most memorable horror films to come out of Hong Kong, the chilling and poignant The Eye. When blind musician Wong Kar Mun (Angelica Lee) has her … Continue reading

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Swordplay meets John Wick-style violence? First Look at Henry Cavill in Chad Stahelski’s ‘Highlander’ remake

Stuntman-turned-Hollywood filmmaker Chad Stahelski (John Wick: Chapter 4) is hard at work with his full-scale reboot/remake of Highlander. The action-fantasy revival will be led by Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator). The new Highlander will be based on the 1986 original, which starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Clancy Brown as immortal beings, hunting down one another and collecting more power. The time-jumping film — with its … Continue reading

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Grandmaster Ji Han-jae, founder of Sin Moo Hapkido and ‘Game of Death’ action star, passes away at 89

Ji Han-jae, a renowned South Korean Hapkido grandmaster and founder of Sin Moo Hapkido, has passed away in his sleep at the age of 89. In his short Hong Kong film career, he has appeared in titles such as 1972’s Hapkido, 1973’s Fist of Unicorn, 1974’s The Dragon Tamers and perhaps his most famous, 1972/1978’s Game of Death, where he had a memorable on-screen fight with Bruce Lee. Our heartfelt … Continue reading

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