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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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Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’
Cult martial arts action screen icon Cynthia Rothrock (The Blonde Fury, No Retreat No Surrender II, Righting Wrongs) co-stars in Ryan Carson, an upcoming SRS Cinema Blu-ray release starring Tim Scanlon. Ryan Carson keeps his head under the hood most of the time, but he’s a badass and people count on him. On the same day he’s hired for a shakedown of a shyster, Ryan learns that his violent brother, … Continue reading
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Wang Baoqiang’s action-comedy ‘Detective Chinatown’ arriving on Blu-ray on November 14 from Bayview Films
On November 14, 2023, Bayview Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Detective Chinatown, a 2015 action-comedy directed by Chen Sicheng (My People, My Homeland) Detective Chinatown stars Wang Baoqiang (Monk Comes Down the Mountain, Kung Fu Jungle) and Liu Haoran (Legend of the Demon Cat). An action-packed comedy from the producer of Lost in Thailand and Jian Bing Man, Detective Chinatown follows Qin Feng and his second cousin, Tang Ren, … Continue reading
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The Impact of Legalized Marijuana: Dispensaries in Detroit Michigan
The legalization of marijuana has transformed many US cities. Among them is Detroit, Michigan, as it stands out as a prominent example. The city has seen a rise in dispensaries, which have had economic, social, and health effects. But what exactly are these effects, and how are they shaping the city and its residents? How have the dispensaries in Detroit Michigan influenced the city’s landscape and its people’s perspectives on … Continue reading
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Dark Force Entertainment announces Blu-ray for “lost” 1973 Kung Fu film ‘Shadow Fist Hunter’
Later this Month, Dark Force Entertainment will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Shadow Fist Hunter, a 1973 “lost” kung fu epic starring Yip Tai Kong and Cheung Ling (Code Name Flash). Also known as Bruce Lee Shadow Fist (an obviously misleading title), this upcoming release – never even released even on VHS – will be presented in a New 4K scan from the original uncut 35mm camera negative … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Sakra | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Sakra (read our review), the latest from martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (Raging Fire). It’s a film he not only stars in, but also producing and directing it, along with co-producer, Wong Jing (Chasing the Dragon). The big budget wuxia actioner is based on Jin Yong’s 1963 novel, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Yen himself describes Sakra as both China’s Shakespeare and Marvel — as a potential franchise starter, with the … Continue reading
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Yakuza, Aliens, Vincent Zhao, Hags and Avengement! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of November
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of November, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. 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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Deal on Fire! Snowpiercer | Blu-ray | Only $12.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Snowpiercer (read our review), directed by Bong Joon-Ho (Parasite, The Host) and produced by Park Chan-Wook (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance). After a failed experiment to stop global warming, a new ice age destroys most life on the planet. The only human survivors are the inhabitants of the Snowpiercer, a vast train traveling around the globe, powered by a sacred perpetual-motion engine. A rigid … Continue reading
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Via Vision Entertainment is excited to announce its newest media distribution expansion with the launch of Imprint Asia
Here’s some great news for import Blu-ray collectors who love Asian films! New label, Imprint Asia, will deliver ongoing releases of contemporary & classic Asian cinema across film festival, multi digital platforms, and physical media including 4K & Blu-ray for Australia and New Zealand. Already working with some of the biggest Asian licencing partners in the market, the new brand will be launching with a host of key properties including Rui Cui’s … Continue reading
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Aaron Kwok, Richie Ren and Gordon Lam ‘Rob and Roll’ in the Trailer for Albert Mak’s heist action comedy
After a 10+ year hiatus, Albert Mak (Play with Strangers, Fear Factors, Without Words) – a filmmaker who is perhaps best-known for his assistant director credits for Johnny To-produced films such as Beyond Hypothermia, Running on Karma and Triangle – is prepping Rob and Roll (aka Temporary Robbery) The upcoming heist-thriller features an all-star cast that includes Aaron Kwok (Port of Call: Director’s Cut), Richie Ren (Legendary Amazons, Bodies at Rest), Gordon … Continue reading
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Forced Vengeance | Blu-ray (Shout!)
RELEASE DATE: January 2, 2024 On January 2, 2024, Shout! Factory is releasing the Blu-ray for Forced Vengeance, 1982 actioner directed by James Fargo (Every Which Way But Loose, The Enforcer) that stars martial arts legend Chuck Norris (Code of Silence, Slaughter in San Francisco). Lady Luck has fled Hong Kong’s Lucky Dragon Casino. Its manager has squandered the profits and the owner has been killed by the mob. The … Continue reading
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Making Payments with PayID Bankwest: All You Should Know
How to send or receive payments using Bankwest PayID? What are the main steps you should follow? Find out the answers in this detailed article. Continue reading
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The Fragrance of Luxury: Why Is Perfume So Expensive?
Its ethereal nature, captured in an ornate bottle, tells a story that’s both intimate and world-spanning, reflecting histories, cultures, and personal tales. But ever so often, as you glance at the price tag of your favorite fragrance, you might wonder, why is it so costly? The Art of Perfumery When it comes to crafting perfumes, it’s more than just mixing scents; it’s an art form. Imagine for a moment, a … Continue reading
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Samurai Wolf & Samurai Wolf II | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: January 29, 2024 On January 29, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray for Samurai Wolf and Samurai Wolf II, a duo of chanbara masterpieces from one of the genre’s greatest directors, Hideo Gosha! Official details: Out of a desire to make what he felt was a truly no-holds-barred sword-fighting film, Gosha took inspiration from the samurai films of Akira Kurosawa as well as the spaghetti Western sub-genre they had inspired. … Continue reading
Eureka’s Blu-ray for Stephen Chow’s 1994 James Bond spoof ‘From Beijing With Love’ now shipping
On October 23, 2023, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1994’s From Beijing With Love. Hong Kong’s King of Comedy Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer, Kung Fu Hustle) directs and stars in this hilarious spoof of the James Bond franchise. Martini swilling butcher (and disgraced former spy) Ling Ling Chat is dispatched to recover a stolen dinosaur skull from a golden-gun wielding supervillain. Equipped with the latest gadgets, our hero dons … Continue reading
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Jackie Chan’s latest martial arts actioner ‘Ride On’ hits Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from Well Go USA on October 24
Jackie Chan teams up with writer/director Larry Yang (Another Shot) for the light-hearted action film titled Ride On (read our review), which was released on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on October 24, 2023 from Well Go USA. After two debt collectors attempt to seize a stunt horse belonging to washed-up stuntman Luo (Jackie Chan), video of the ensuing confrontation―and the dynamic duo’s narrow acrobatic escape―goes viral on social media. Furious, humiliated … Continue reading
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