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JCVD is a deadly vigilante in an Extended Preview for the neo-noir thriller ‘Darkness of Man’ from ‘Beyond the Law’ helmer
We’ll soon see martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme (Welcome to the Jungle, Until Death, Black Water) in Saban Film’s Darkness of Man (aka Born to Kill), an upcoming thriller directed and written by James Cullen Bressack, who is perhaps best known for helming the 2019 Steven Seagal/DMX actioner Beyond the Law, and 2022’s Hot Seat, starring Mel Gibson/Kevin Dillon. The film is written by both Bressack and Alethea Cho, with input from … Continue reading
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Wu Ershan’s epic ‘Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms’ arrives from heaven on May 28th from Well Go USA
On May 28, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (read our review). This fantasy-actioner is directed by Wu Ershan, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection and 2015’s Mojin: The Lost Legend. Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms stars Kris Phillips (Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection), Li Xuejian (The Wandering Earth II), Huang … Continue reading
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The Bodyguard from Beijing | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: August 26, 2024 On August 26, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray for The Bodyguard from Beijing (aka The Defender), a 1994 thriller from the legendary Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs) and martial arts superstar Jet Li (Danny the Dog, League of Gods). A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the … Continue reading
Mobile Cop Jiban | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)
RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2024 On July 30, 2024, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray for the 1989-1990 Toei TV series, Mobile Cop Jiban, which will include all 52 episodes — presented in standard definition with the original Japanese language and English subtitles! This 8th entry in the Metal Hero Series series was influenced by 1987’s Robocop, as well as the 1980s 1970s tokusatsu, Robot Detective. The wicked Doctor Giba … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Wrath of Vajra | Blu-ray | Only $12.53 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Wrath of Vajra, a 2013 martial arts actioner from director Law Wing-cheon (Punished, Iceman) that stars Yu Xing (Super Bodyguard, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons), an ex-Shaolin monk turned martial arts actor. In The Wrath of Vajra, a top Chinese martial artist (Yu Xing, in his first starring role) sets his sights on a Japanese death cult after they abduct … Continue reading
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What’s going ON? Andy On and Waise Lee collide in ‘Blind War’ arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on June 11
On June 11, 2024, Well Go USA will be releasing Blind War on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. This 2022 martial arts actioner (read our review) is headlined by Hong Kong action stars Andy On (Kung Fu League, Undercover Punch and Gun) and Waise Lee (To Be Number One, The Big Heat). Directed by Suiqiang Huo (The Nine Talisman Tower), Blind War tells the story of the former SWAT captain Dong Gu, permanently injured during … Continue reading
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The Machine Girl Chronicles | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2029 On June 25, 2029, Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray for The Machine Girl: Chronicles, which includes 2008’s The Machine Girl: Jacked! and 2019’s Rise of the Machine Girls. In Noboru Iguchi’s The Machine Girl: Jacked!, a high school girl’s (Minase Yashiro) life is destroyed when her brother is killed. When her hand is cut off, she gets help from two mechanics, who fit her … Continue reading
Wanna sea some action? South Korean historical thriller ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ hits Blu-ray in May from Well Go USA
On May 14, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Noryang: Deadly Sea, a 2023 South Korean historical actioner from director Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents). Filmmaker Kim Han-Min (War of the Arrows) is back at the wheel with Noryang: Deadly Sea, the third part of the saga that started with 2014’s The Admiral: Roaring Currents and 2022’s Hansan: Rising Dragon. The seven-year Imjin War nears an … Continue reading
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Understanding Machine Safeguarding: A Comprehensive Guide
Safeguarding machines is an indispensable aspect of industrial operations, ensuring the safety and security of multiple workers and the efficiency of production processes. This essential column delves into the intricacies of safeguarding, exploring its importance, principles, and implementation strategies. The Importance of Machine Safeguarding The machine safeguarding plays a pivotal role in preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace. Without adequate safeguards in place, workers are exposed to various hazards, … Continue reading
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‘John Wick 3’ martial arts star Mark Dacascos shoots ‘The Sheriff’ with ‘Sniper’ star Tom Berenger and Milo Gibson
Martial arts star Mark Dacascos (John Wick 3, Showdown in Manila, Ultimate Justice) has joined forces with Tom Berenger (Sniper) and Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge) in The Sheriff, an upcoming actioner from director Josh Tessier (Overrun). Written by Tessier and Michael Edwards (Naked Lies), the film is set in a rural town and follows a local sheriff, as he pursues a recent homicide case that is seemingly linked to the death of … Continue reading
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World Noir Vol 2 | Blu-ray (Radiance)
RELEASE DATE: August 26, 2024 On August 26, 2024, Radiance will be releasing the Blu-ray set (Region B) for World Noir Vol 2, which will include 1961’s Black Gravel, 1963’s Symphony for a Massacre, and 1964’s Cruel Gun Story. Official details: As the 1960s got underway, the golden age of film noir in Hollywood came to an end, with a new wave of filmmaking emerging that would define itself against … Continue reading
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Michelle Yeoh will attack with a different kind of blade for Amazon Prime’s sequel series ‘Blade Runner 2099’
Action legend Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) is set to star in Prime Video‘s limited series, Blade Runner 2099, which will take place after the 2017’s Blade Runner 2049. Showrunner of the project, Silka Luisa (Halo, Strange Angel) is producing, Jonathan van Tulleken (Shōgun, Top Boy, The Changeling) is directing the first two episodes (via Deadline). There are currently no other casting details and plotline is … Continue reading
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Immortal Story | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2024 On July 29, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Immortal Story, a 1986 Hong Kong drama directed by Yonfan (Lost Romance) that stars Sylvia Chang (Slaughter in San Francisco), Yiu Wai (Naked Killer) and Tsurumi Shingo (Dead or Alive). Immortal Story’s plot centers around a chanteuse and her Japanese beau who met when they were young. Many years later, she became a fallen … Continue reading
An Autumn’s Tale | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2024 On July 29, 2024, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for An Autumn’s Tale, a 1987 Hong Kong classic from director Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting (City of Glass) starring Chow Yun-fat (The Head Hunter) and Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire). Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting directed this light hearted, simplistic love story filmed on location in New York City. For the film, Chow Yun-fat earned a best actor … Continue reading
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Cynthia Rothrock, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau and Simon Yam: Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of May!
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 May, 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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