Author Archives: JJ Bona

How Spotify Playlisting Actually Works (And Why It’s More Than Luck)

Ask a room of independent musicians how songs land on big Spotify playlists, and the answers tend to circle the same few ideas: good luck, a large promo budget, or some clever trick that fools the algorithm. Each explanation treats placement as something happening to an artist, rather than something an artist can shape. The reality is more grounded and more encouraging. Spotify playlisting runs on listener behavior, human curation, … Continue reading

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Ready for a wild ride? Sammo Hung’s 1989 martial arts classic ‘Pedicab Driver’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD from Arrow

Coming soon from Arrow Video is the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Pedicab Driver, a 1989 Hong Kong Golden Harvest classic directed by and starring Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Eastern Condors). In the film, two Macao pedicab drivers fall for a baker and a prostitute, both of whom work under abusive bosses. As romance blossoms, the two men must

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Deal on Fire! The Raid Collection | Blu-ray | Only $13.50 – Expires soon!

The Raid Collection | Blu-ray (Sony)

Furious, shmurious…Today’s Deal on Fire is for Gareth Evans’ The Raid Collection on Blu-ray, which contains both 2011’s The Raid and 2014’s The Raid 2. In The Raid, an elite swat team moves in to take down the notorious drug lord that runs a drug-gang’s safe house, which is the home to some of the most terrifying and ruthless fighters in the city; In The Raid 2, the cop from the first film … Continue reading

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Witness the the last word on Bruce Lee’s ‘Game of Death’ at NYC’s Asian American International Film Festival on August 8

After a sold out screening at the NYC Independent Film Festival, Alan Canvan’s Broken Rhythm, a documentary exploring the legacy of Game of Death, will screen at the Asian American International Film Festival on August 8, 2026. The film examines both Bruce Lee’s unfinished 1972 production and the 1978 “completed” version. Canvan is best known for Game of Death Redux and the highly anticipated, still unreleased Game of Death Redux … Continue reading

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Blades of the Guardians | K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

The critically acclaimed martial arts epic Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert storms onto 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD October 6 from Well Go USA! Legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II) is back with a live-action

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Why Modern Payment Systems Are Key for Creators

Image Credit: Unsplash If you’re a content creator, you’re not just an artist, writer, or entertainer; you’re running a business. As your audience grows, so do the ways you can earn money from your work. But turning followers into customers takes more than just great content. It also needs a simple, reliable way to get paid. Modern payment systems are the crucial link between your creative passion and a steady … Continue reading

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They call him Bruce! ‘Revenger’ star Bruce Khan returns in the Trailer for the martial arts prison flick ‘Purgatory: Kill Zone’

"Purgatory: Zone of Murderers" Theatrical Poster

Martial artist, actor and stuntman Bruce Khan, best known for starring in 2018’s Revenger and co-starring in 2022’s The Killer, is gearing up for the release of Purgatory: Kill Zone (aka Purgatory: Zone of Murderers), an upcoming action thriller he co-directs with Jonathan Hyun Myoung Lee. As Khan did with Revenger, he’s also choreographing the action for Purgatory: Kill Zone, which is essentially a prison flick with martial arts action. … Continue reading

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PANDA-monium! Jackie Chan’s ‘Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe’ arriving on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD on August 11

Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On) re-teams with “Hu Hu” for Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe, an upcoming release that arrives on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD on August 11. This time around, Derek Hui (Coffee or Tea?) replaces Zhang Luan (Panda Plan) as director. Co-stars for Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe include Qiao Shan (The Myth), Yinglu Wang (I Am Nobody), Tian Qiu (Land of … Continue reading

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Trump earned over $1 billion through cryptocurrency; how can an ordinary investor earn $17,700?

Trump publicly criticized Bitcoin in 2021 but rapidly shifted his stance during the campaign, proposing to make the United States the “global cryptocurrency capital.” After returning to the White House, he signed an executive order supporting the development of the digital asset industry. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Trump and his associated businesses have generated over $1 billion in gains through cryptocurrency. As we enter 2026, cloud mining is emerging as … Continue reading

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Failan | Blu-ray (Whole Grain Pictures)

Failan | Blu-ray (Whole Grain Pictures)

On November 10, 2026, Whole Grain Pictures will release Failan on Blu-ray (Region A). This acclaimed 2001 gritty melodrama comes from director Song Hae-Seong, who is perhaps best known for his 2010 remake of John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow. Kang-kae’s a gangster (Choi Min-sik, Old Boy), but he’s just too nice to be all that successful at it. When his boss commits a murder, it’s Kang-kae who is picked to take … Continue reading

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🦂 SCORPION WINS! 88 Films’ Blu-ray of the 1992 Golden Harvest classic ‘Operation Scorpio’ now available

Now shipping is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region A) for Operation Scorpio (aka Scorpion King), a 1992 martial arts film directed by David Lai Dai-Wai (Runaway Blues). A young man learns martial arts from two masters of opposing styles, he then combines them to take on the local gangster’s son, who is a master

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Missing in Action | 4K Ultra HD (MVD)

On November 24, 2026, MVD Rewind is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 1984’s Missing in Action. Martial arts master Chuck Norris (Code of Silence) is the star of Missing in Action, a blistering, fast-paced action-adventure dramatizing the bitter plight of American servicemen still held captive in Vietnam–and one man’s mission to get them out! Special Forces Col. James Braddock (Norris) knows all too well that American soldiers are secretly … Continue reading

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Hail to the thief! Arrow Video’s 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’ now shipping

Now shipping is Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD for Once a Thief, a 1991 actioner from acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo (The Killer, Hard Boiled). Secure your copy today at Goodie Emporium! The film stars Chow Yun-Fat (Prisoner on Fire), Leslie Cheung (Double Tap), Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire), Paul Chu Kong (The Big Heat) and Kenneth Tsang (To Be Number One). Legendary director John Woo unites with three of … Continue reading

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Owl vs. Bumbo | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On October 26, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Owl vs Bumbo – also known as The Owl and Dumbo and The Owl vs Bombo) – a 1984 action comedy starring Sammo Hung (Dragons Forever) and George Lam (Europe Raiders). Chan (Sammo Hung) and Wong (George Lam), aka “Bumbo and the Owl”, believe their criminal days are behind them. However, their pasts come back to … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan, Scott Adkins, and old women with knives! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of August

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of August. 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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