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Deal on Fire! Shadow | Blu-ray | Only $12.48 – Expires soon!

Shadow | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Shadow (read our review), a martial arts epic from director Zhang Yimou (The Great Wall). The film, which takes places during the Three Kingdoms era, stars Leo Wu (S.M.A.R.T. Chase), Ryan Zheng (Jian Bing Man), Deng Chao (The Mermaid), Sun Li (The Lost Bladesman), Wang Qianyuan (Saving Mr. Wu) and Hu Jun (The Bodyguard). With Shadow, director Zhang Yimou (Hero) once again pushes the boundaries of wuxia action to create … Continue reading

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The Octagon | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On September 28, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Octagon, a 1980 actioner directed by Eric Karson (Black Eagle, Angel Town) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon). Ninjas were supposed to have died out three

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A Beginner’s Guide to the Many Colors of Sapphire

Ask most people to picture a sapphire and they will describe a deep, velvety blue. That instinct is not wrong, but it tells only a fraction of the story. Sapphire is one of the most color-diverse gemstones set into fine jewelry, appearing in pink, yellow, green, near-colorless white, and even soft blends that seem to shift as the light moves. For anyone starting to explore rings, necklaces, and pendants built … Continue reading

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But will it be better than FURIOUS? Donnie Yen’s ‘John Wick’ spin-off ‘Caine’ officially finishes filming

Martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (The Prosecutor, Chasing the Dragon) is currently putting the finishing touches on post production for Caine, the highly anticipated John Wick spin off that sees Yen reprise his role as the blind assassin introduced in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4. Taking place after the events in John Wick: Chapter 4, the upcoming film follows Caine (Yen), a blind assassin freed from his obligations to The … Continue reading

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THESE GIRLS GOT BALLS! Watch the New Trailer for Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’

Celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle) is currently prepping Kung Fu Soccer (aka Shaolin Women’s Soccer), his anticipated sequel to 2001’s Shaolin Soccer. Unlike the original, Chow is only directing this time around. The sequel shifts its focus to a female soccer team and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Zhang Xiaofei (Five Hundred Miles), Dilraba Dilmurat (21 Karat), Yixing Zhang (A Legend), Xu Jiao (CJ7), Mi … Continue reading

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‘Train to Busan’ returns to theaters, but Its “Greatest Zombie Film Ever” label has George Romero fans FURIOUS!*

"Train to Busan" Poster

Well Go USA is bringing Yeon Sang-ho’s groundbreaking zombie thriller Train to Busan back to theaters on August, 14, 2026 in celebration of its 10th anniversary. What begins as a simple birthday trip for a father and daughter turns into a high-octane fight for survival when a zombie outbreak ravages South Korea. Trapped on a speeding train, they must navigate a landscape of terror to reach safety. Experience the relentless … Continue reading

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If you’re looking for something a little more grounded than THE FURIOUS… watch the Trailer for ‘Karateka’

As much as we’d love for this to be a live action adaptation of Jordan Mechner’s classic 1984 video game of the same name, it isn’t. Even better, this Karateka is based on the inspiring true story of Sandra Sánchez. Karateka follows Sandra Sánchez (Andrea Ros), who chased her Olympic dream at 39, an age when most athletes have already stepped away from competition. Supported by her coach (Patrick Criado) … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Red Cliff | Blu-ray | Only $12.65 – Expires soon!

"Red Cliff Part I & II" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the International version of John Woo’s Red Cliff starring Tony Leung (Hard Boiled), Takeshi Kaneshiro (The Returner) and Fengyi Zhang (The Emperor and the Assassin). Red Cliff is the epic historical drama based on a legendary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. A power-hungry Prime Minister-turned- General Cao Cao seeks permission from the Han Dynasty Emperor to organize … Continue reading

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MAD MAX FURIOS-HUH? Watch the Trailer for the post apocalyptic thriller ‘Warriors of the Wasteland’

Debuting on Digital July 7 from Well Go USA is Warriors of the Wasteland, a post-apocalyptic Serbian film from Nemanja Ćeranić (Loan Shark). In a distant future following a nuclear catastrophe, the West Balkans have become a lawless wasteland where the most valuable currency is the bullet. A mysterious blind fiddler wanders the ruins, singing the legend of the “Grain People” — a peaceful community of wheat-growers who refuse to … Continue reading

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Casinos on screen in Filipino action cinema

The casino floor has always been a character in Filipino action cinema There’s a moment early in Erik Matti’s On the Job where the violence arrives in the least cinematic place imaginable: a crowded street festival, kids soaked from the Basaan revelry, and two men, an aging killer and his apprentice, threading through the crowd toward someone who has no idea he’s about to die. It’s a hit ordered from … Continue reading

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Nansun Shi, Hong Kong film producer of ‘A Better Tomorrow’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in China’, passes away at 75

Nansun Shi, one of the most respected figures in Hong Kong cinema, has passed away due to to health complications. A producer, executive, and longtime champion of filmmakers, Shi played a major role in shaping the golden era of Hong Kong film. Before co-founding Film Workshop with Tsui Hark, whom she was also married to for a time, Shi had already cemented her place in the industry as a major … Continue reading

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Visitor Q | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On October 19, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Visitor Q, a 2001 Japanese cult classic from Takashi Miike (Blazing Fists, 13 Assassins, Audition). From the mind of Takashi Miike comes his most transgressive film yet: unflinching yet darkly humorous, Visitor Q pushes the limits of filmic representation as far as they will go. Equal parts Pasolini, Ozu and John Waters, this may well

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How Live Dealer Games Actually Work Behind The Scenes

A live dealer game looks simple from the couch, but a lot happens off-screen to make it work. Behind every hand of blackjack or spin of the wheel sits a small production crew, a stack of hardware, and software that turns a physical action into a number on your screen in under a second. None of it runs on luck alone, and the setup behind a single table is more … Continue reading

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OH MY GOD-ZILLA! Watch the New Trailer for Takashi Yamazaki’s ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’

"Godzilla Minus Zero" Poster

Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly-anticipated follow-up to Toho’s 2023 mega hit Godzilla Minus One, hits theaters in November. Returning to the director’s chair, Takashi Yamazaki (The Fighter Pilot, Godzilla Minus One) once again takes on writing duties and VFX work, just as he did with the first film. Following the devastation of Godzilla’s initial rampage, Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) tries to rebuild a quiet life with Noriko (Minami Hamabe) and … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar | Blu-ray | Only $62.49 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray collection for Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar, a six-film collection that will include 1978’s Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, 1978’s Spiritual Kung Fu, 1979’s The Fearless Hyena, 1983’s The Fearless Hyena II, 1980’s The Young Master, and 1985’s My Lucky Stars. Originally tapped as a potential successor to Bruce Lee, Hong Kong martial-arts phenom Jackie Chan soon established his own unique screen … Continue reading

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