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Trailer for Zhang Yimou’s mystery thriller ‘Full River Red’ starring Jackson Yee, Shen Teng and Zhang Yi

"Full River Red" Teaser Poster

Zhang Yimou, the acclaimed filmmaker of Hero, The Great Wall, Shadow and Cliff Walkers, is putting finishing touches on Full River Red (or “Man Jiang Hong”), an upcoming period mystery that Zhang is also co-writing with his Sniper screenwriter, Chen Yu. The film stars Jackson Yee (Pound of Flesh, Chinese Doctors), Shen Teng (Mission Milano), Zhang Yi (Operation Red Sea), Lei Jiayin (A Writer’s Odyssey) and Yue Yunpeng (Jian Bing Man). Full River Red, a title borrowed from a … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Street Fighter SteelBook | Blu-ray | Only $19.99 – Expires soon!

"Street Fighter" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on Fire is for Mill Creek Entertainment’s SteelBook Blu-ray for Steven E. de Souza’s Street Fighter, a 1994 martial arts film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water, Bouncer). Based on the massively popular video game franchise, this adrenaline-pumping adventure stars martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme as Colonel Guile, who leads an international strike force against the mad General M. Bison (Raul Julia – The Addams Family, Presumed … Continue reading

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Death Knot | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

"Death Knot" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 On January 17, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Death Knot, a 2021 Indonesian thriller that not only stars, but also marks the directorial debut of actor Cornelio Sunny (3 Alif Lam Mim). The exciting new wave of Indonesian cinema (The Raid, The Raid 2, Macabre, The Night Comes for Us, Killers, Impetigore, etc.) continues with this upcoming film starring Cornelio Sunny … Continue reading

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Vinegar Syndrome announces Blu-ray for Ringo Lam’s 1990 all-star actioner ‘Undeclared War’

Undeclared War | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome will be releasing the Blu-ray Undeclared War, a 1990 Hong Kong actioner from acclaimed director Ringo Lam (Sky on Fire). The film stars Danny Lee (The Killer), Tommy Wong Kwong Leung (Madam City Hunter), Peter Liapis (Ghost Warrior), Vernon Wells (The Debt Collectors), Olivia Hussey (Romeo and Juliet) and Rosamund Kwan (The Head Hunter). Official details: After a Polish diplomat and his family are murdered … Continue reading

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Buffalo Boys, a World Kickboxing Champion and a Bond Girl: Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of January

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 January, 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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815 Pictures is releasing Hwang Jung-Min and Hyun-Bin’s thriller ‘The Point Men’ to U.S. theaters on January

"The Point Men" Theatrical Poster

On January 27, 815 Pictures is releasing The Point Men (read our review), in select theaters in the U.S. and Canada on January 27. The film stars Hwang Jung-Min (Deliver Us from Evil: The Final Cut) and Hyun-Bin (Confidential Assignment). Korean filmmaker Yim Soonrye (Little Forest) – who is perhaps best known for her 2001 Korean New Wave hit, Waikiki Brothers, and her acclaimed documentary Keeping the Vision Alive: Women in Korean Filmmaking … Continue reading

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Vinegar Syndrome announces 3-film Blu-ray collection for ‘Made In Hong Kong: Volume 1’

Made In Hong Kong: Volume 1 | Bu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome will be releasing the Blu-ray for Made In Hong Kong: Volume 1, which will include 1998’s The Demon’s Baby, 1999’s Erotic Nightmare and 2003’s The Deadly Camp. Official details: This special limited edition 2-disc Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Haunt Love), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 5,000 units. It is only available on our … Continue reading

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Watch the Trailer for the sci-fi thriller ‘JUNG_E’ from visionary ‘Train to Busan’ filmmaker Yeon Sang Ho

"JUNG_E" Netflix Poster

Visionary filmmaker Yeon Sang Ho (Psychokinesis) – director of the 2016 hit Train to Busan and its 2020 follow up Peninsula – is back with JUNG_E, a sci-fi action thriller that debuts on Netflix on January 20, 2023. This upcoming film (read our review) stars Ryu Kyung-soo (The Divine Fury, Broker), Kang Soo-youn (Jury) and Kim Hyun-Joo (Calla). JUNG_E portrays a desolated Earth in the 22nd century that is no longer inhabitable due to climate change. Amid … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Ip Man: The Final Fight | Blu-ray | Only $9.52 – Expires soon!

Ip Man: The Final Fight | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Herman Yau’s Ip Man: The Final Fight starring Anthony Wong (Still Human, White Vengeance). In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man (Wong) is reluctantly called into action once more. What began as simple challenges from rival kung fu schools soon finds him drawn into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to defend life and honor, Ip Man … Continue reading

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The Iceman Cometh | Bu-ray (88 Films)

Goodie Emporium is now shipping the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Iceman Cometh (aka Time Warriors), a 1989 Hong Kong sci-fi actioner directed by Clarence Ford (Special I.D., Naked Killer) that stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Maggie Cheung (The Eagle Shooting Heroes) and Yuen Wah (Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic). In The Iceman Cometh, two opposing Ming Dynasty warriors fall into an ice crevice and are unthawed in the early 1990’s … Continue reading

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How to Select a Solar Installation Company: What You Need to Know

In January 2021, 8% of American homeowners said they had already installed solar panels, and 39% said they had given it some serious thought during the year. As we deplete the planet of its natural resources and become more cognizant of the waste products they produce, it’s important that we switch to renewable energy. Otherwise, we’re leaving behind an uninhabitable place for future generations. Have you given some serious thought … Continue reading

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Solar Installation Companies Near Me: How to Choose a Solar Installer

In a 2022 poll, 40% of U.S. homeowners said they seriously considered installing solar panels in the past year. In the same survey, 8% said they’ve already done so. Now that the 30% federal solar tax credit is back, those figures will likely grow further. That should be a good enough incentive for you to consider becoming a green energy user yourself. With that said, you’re likely asking, “How do I even … Continue reading

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Better Tech Driving Asian Cinema’s Worldwide Fame

In classical eras of film, there commonly existed a disconnect between the different regions of the world. The reasons for this disparity could be technical and cultural, but the outcome was the same. Asian cinema of the past was often relegated to international underappreciation. Today, this is no longer the case, with Parasite featuring heavily in the news when it won the Best Picture Oscar for example, and the future looks to … Continue reading

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Chuck Norris’ 1992 coming of age actioner ‘Sidekicks’ coming soon in 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome

"Sidekicks" Theatrical Poster

Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing a 4K UHD + Blu-ray for Sidekicks, a 1992 coming of age actioner directed by Aaron Norris (Braddock: Missing in Action III). The film stars  Chuck Norris (Code of Silence) and Jonathan Brandis (The Never Ending Story II: The Next Chapter). Official details: We’re pleased to at last announce our fifth VSU; a film that we have been targeting for quite a while and is … Continue reading

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What Are the Different Types of Vapes That Exist Today?

Are you new to vaping? Vaping was first introduced in 2003 as an alternative to smoking. Vaping technology entered the US market in 2007 and has widely evolved since then. If you’re new to vaping, looking at the different types of vapes can be overwhelming. But don’t feel discouraged! All users go through different experiences and spend a lot of time looking for the best device. Many of these users, … Continue reading

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