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JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
JJ Bona on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!There are, but many of them lack that all-out, anti-establishment, no-holds-b…
RAM on Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)Well, the answer is due to licencing, so your still where we were with region…
knoll on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!So because he became famous by being shit, we're now supposed to defend him b…
Matias Lorieri 羅意琛 on I Love Maria | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout!)I wonder whether this version includes the scenes shown in the trailer but mi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’It doesn't have many fans on the west, but still John Woo's most popular movi…
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Remakes and the Legacy of The Flash Legs (1977)
On the surface, if there’s one thing that defines this era of entertainment, it’s remakes and remasters. Experts like to frame things a different way, though. Film Studies lecturer Dr. Matthew Jones claims we’ve been living with this culture of repetition since about 1896 and the origin of film. The only difference, Dr. Jones said, in a conversation with Cosmopolitan, is that there are more remakes at certain points in … Continue reading
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The Rise of Full Spectrum Edibles in the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry has been experiencing significant growth. With this growth comes a variety of products and consumption methods. One such product that has been gaining popularity is full spectrum edibles. But what exactly are full spectrum edibles, and why are they becoming so popular? In this article, we will explore the full-spectrum edibles in the cannabis industry. What are Full Spectrum Edibles? Full spectrum edibles are a type of … Continue reading
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‘Versus’ star Tak Sakaguchi returns in the upcoming Blu-ray for ‘One Percenter’ from ‘Yakuza Weapon’ helmer
On March 11, 2024, Third Window Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for One Percenter, starring martial arts star, Tak Sakaguchi (Battlefield Baseball, Re:Born). For the film, Sakaguchi re-teams with filmmaker Yudai Yamaguchi, who previously worked with Tak as writer on Versus, and as director on Yakuza Weapon. These two, packaged with choreographer Kensuke Sonomura (Hyrda), earns One Percenter a spot on your must-see list. Action film actor Takuma … Continue reading
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Vinegar Syndrome delivers a double-dose of Jade Leung with Stephen Shin’s ‘Black Cat 1 & 2’ Blu-ray collection
Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the Blu-ray for 1991’s Black Cat and 1992’s Black Cat 2. The two films are directed by Stephen Shin (Great Conqueror’s Concubine 1 & 2) and collectively star Jade Leung (Satin Steel), Simon Yam (Final Run) and Robin Shou (Cyprus Tigers). Official details: Black Cat (96 min): After brutally killing an abusive trucker at a rest stop, tough as nails drifter Catherine soon finds herself … Continue reading
France’s answer to ‘The Raid’? Don’t miss a Newest hard-hitting clip for ‘Mayhem!’ from ‘Hitman’ director Xavier Gens
Coming soon from Xavier Gens – director of Gangs of London and Hitman – is Mayhem! (aka Farang), a French martial arts actioner starring Nassim Lyes (The Last Mercenary), Olivier Gourmet (Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1), Vithaya Pansringarm (Attrition) and Loryn Nounay (Carrément craignos). Sam is a professional boxer about to get released from prison. While on parole, his past catches up with him and he has no choice but to … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back | Blu-ray | Only $9.50 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer) and Tsui Hark’s (Young Detective Dee) Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back. In this sequel (read our review) to Journey to the West, Hark takes over directing duties, while Chow produces. This time around, the cast consists of Vicky Zhao (14 Blades), Kris Wu (The Mermaid) and Kenny Lin (The Taking of Tiger Mountain). Shu Qi returns in a cameo role. … Continue reading
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Watch the Trailer James Nunn’s ‘One More Shot’ starring Scott Adkins, Michael J. White and Tom Berenger
Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Triple Threat) and action director James Nunn (One Shot, Eliminators, Green Street 3: Never Back Down) are teaming up for a 4th time for One More Shot, a sequel to their 2021 actioner, One Shot. Like its predecessor, the sequel will feature action scenes filmed in a single continuous take. Following the attack on the black site in Poland, Navy SEAL Jake Harris … Continue reading
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A Blind War, Curry & Pepper, Yuen Woo-ping and some Breaking News: Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH in 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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Reality TV Scandals: why people are interested in them
Reality TV has become a mainstay of popular culture since the 1990’s with shows like Big Brother, and the numerous looks at day to day jobs in places like hotels and airports, and it’s a format which has continued to endure and evolve over the years. Whereas back then if any scandal broke about the people who appeared in such shows would be limited to being covered in newspapers, magazines, … Continue reading
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A treasure lies in the martial arts actioner ‘The Flying Swordsman’ arriving on DVD from Well Go USA on January 9
On January 9, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the DVD for The Flying Swordsman (read our review), a 2022 martial arts actioner from director Lei Qiao (The Assassin, Damocles) that stars Huawei Zhao (Sakra), Yusi Chen (Mojin: The Worm Valley), Ray Lui (Operation Bangkok), Shanshan Chunyu (Wolf Warrior 2) and Zihan Chen (New Kung Fu Colt Master). After a wicked plot to steal a hidden fortune results in the death … Continue reading
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Watch New Featurettes for Michelle Yeoh’s 8-Part martial arts underworld thriller ‘The Brothers Sun’
Action legend Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) and newcomer Justin Chien (Snapchat series Two Sides: Unfaithful) lead The Brothers Sun, an upcoming 8-part Netflix series that centers around the Asian underworld. The Brothers Sun follows Charles Sun (Chien), a Taipei gangster who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer, but must go to L.A. to protect his mother and younger brother after his father was shot … Continue reading
Vinegar Syndrome to release Kuei Chih-Hung’s 1981 Shaw horror film ‘Corpse Mania’ on 4K UHD + Blu-ray in October
You can bet on the following news as pure entertainment from a label that has been making waves. It’s alsmost as if you were betting on sports on https://betwinner-egypt.africa/betwinner-apk/. In October of 2024, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Corpse Mania, a 1981 Shaw Brothers horror film from noted director Kuei Chih-Hung (Hex, The Iron Dragon Strikes Back, The Lady Professional, Killer Constable). A maniac … Continue reading
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Mindful Meditation and Cannabis: Exploring the Connection
The use of cannabis is gaining attention as a potential tool for enhancing the practice of mindful meditation. This intriguing combination allows individuals to delve into a deeper state of relaxation and self-awareness. This article will delve into the connection between mindful meditation and cannabis, examining how this plant has found its place in the world of mindfulness. Additionally, it will explore a unique element of the cannabis ritual – … Continue reading
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Viki’s Contribution to K-Drama in Reaching Global Audiences
2023 was another vintage year for #Korea nmovies: With so many great films to choose from, complete your holiday season by watching these great titles… Start filling up your holiday playlist now – on #Viki! pic.twitter.com/u173QVOkyJ — Viki (@Viki) December 17, 2023 Viki has managed to penetrate cultural boundaries through its multilingual subtitles, which makes K-Drama easily accessible to different audiences. In an interview with AdRoll, Jay Lee, the company’s … Continue reading
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How To Get More Out Of Your Favorite Video Game
When you really love a video game, it’s more than just a fun thing to do that passes the time; it can become something you become invested in, and you’ll probably want to do all you can to enhance your gameplay and get more out of your favorite game. That might not sound possible at first – after all, when you play the game, you’re probably already doing all you … Continue reading
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