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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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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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Chin Siu-Ho and Richard Ng battle zombies in Bayview Films’ Blu-ray for ‘Bio Raiders’ arriving in October
On October 17 2023, Bayview Films and Orchid Tree Media is releasing the Blu-ray for Bio Raiders, a 2017 horror-actioner that marks the directorial debut of actor-turned-director, Tommy Leung Ka-Ming (The Best Plan Is No Plan). The film stars Chin Siu-Ho (The Boxer from the Temple, Hand Rolled Cigarette), Richard Ng (Money Crazy, Private Eyes), Billy Lau Nam-Kwong (Inspector Wears Skirts IV, Big Brother) and Eddy Law Tin-Chi (Wong Fei … Continue reading
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Unveiling the Secrets: CSGORadar’s Methodology Behind Rating CSGO Gambling Sites
Navigating the CSGO Gambling Scene Welcome, fellow gamers and thrill-seekers! In the bustling world of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), the adrenaline rush doesn’t stop at the battleground. With the rise of CS:GO gambling sites, the stakes are higher, the excitement is palpable, and choices are aplenty. At the heart of this digital casino lies CSGORadar, your trusty guide in the labyrinth of CS:GO gambling platforms. The Essence of Transparency: Our … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Ip Man: Kung Fu Master | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Ip Man: Kung Fu Master. This version of the Ip Man story stars Dennis To (Zombie 108), who portrays the Wing Chun grandmaster for a third time, following 2010’s The Legend is Born – Ip Man and 2018’s Kung Fu Big League. Ip Man: Kung Fu Master harks back to Ip’s early days before the Communist Revolution in 1949. Ip, portrayed by Dennis … Continue reading
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