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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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Deal on Fire! The Assassin | Blu-ray | Only $8.82 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Assassin (read our review), by acclaimed director Hou Hsiao-Hsien (A City of Sadness) and starring Shu Qi (Journey to the West). Celebrated Taiwanese Master Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s long-awaited return to the screen tells the story of Yie Ninniang, a General’s daughter, kidnapped as a child and trained by a nun in the deadly arts- only to be sent home on a bloody mission … Continue reading
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The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2023 On December 4, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1978’s The Fall of Ako Castle. For the film, Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale) brings together an ensemble cast, including two icons of Japanese cinema — Toshiro Mifune (Seven Samurai) and Sonny Chiba (Doberman Cop) — for this samurai epic, a retelling of the classic story of the 47 ronin. When an injustice costs his … Continue reading
The Police Story Trilogy | 4K Ultra HD (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: December 4, 3023 On December 4, 3023, Eureka will be releasing the 4K Ultra HD collection for Jackie Chan’s The Police Story Trilogy. This collection features some of the most dangerous stunts ever performed on camera, these three films represent the pinnacle of Jackie Chan’s unique style of Hong Kong action filmmaking. A dazzling blend of gritty action cop drama, impeccably choreographed martial-arts sequences, and bone-crunching stuntwork – … Continue reading
Prepare to be terrified by an ancient creature from Thai folklore in the Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Creepy Crawly’
Prepare to be terrified by an ancient creature from local Thai folklore in the horror thriller Creepy Crawly, debuting on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD just in time for Halloween on October 3 from Well Go USA Entertainment. When travelers arrive in Thailand during the pandemic, they must quarantine for 14 days at a hotel run by a secretive manager and staff. Unusual incidents begin at night, but no one is … Continue reading
King of Killers | Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 31, 2023 On October 31, 2023, Lionsgate Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for King of Killers, an upcoming actioner that marks the directorial debut of Kevin Grevioux, an actor who is mostly known for playing Raze in the Underworld franchise. King of Killers stars Alain Moussi (Kill Order, Street Fighter: Resurrection), the rising martial arts star from Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation, as well as Frank Grillo (Boss Level, … Continue reading
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Watch the New Trailer for ‘Moscow Mission’ from ‘Shock Wave’ duo Andy Lau and cult Hong Kong director Herman Yau
With dozens of credits as a cinematographer and director, Herman Yau (Shock Wave, Shock Wave 2, The Untold Story, Ebola Syndrome, Taxi Hunter) is one of the most prolific filmmakers ever to have worked in Hong Kong cinema, and how he’s back with Moscow Mission (aka Moscow Robbery). This upcoming actioner stars Andy Lau (Firestorm, The Adventurers), Zhang Hanyu (Operation Mekong, Manhunt), Huang Xuan (Extraordinary Mission) and Janice Man (Nessun Dorma). Set … Continue reading
‘The Corruptor’ star Byron Mann and ‘The Terminator 2’ star Robert Patrick cross paths in Michael Winnick’s ‘Dark Asset’
Now on VOD from Well Go USA and Saban Films is Dark Asset, a sci-fi thriller starring Byron Mann (The Corruptor, Double Edge), Robert Patrick (Future Hunters, Terminator 2) and Helena Mattsson (Species: The Awakening, Code of Honor). Dark Asset is directed by writer/director Michael Winnick, who is best known for the 2012 Tarantino-esque Guns, Girls and Gambling and the 2016 Steven Seagal actioner, Code of Honor. While attempting to pick … Continue reading
The 5 Most Popular Japanese Weapons Used in Modern Film
Japanese culture and weaponry have long fascinated audiences around the globe. Modern films, whether they are Hollywood blockbusters or Japanese cinema, often incorporate these elements to bring an extra layer of authenticity or exoticism to the story. Japanese culture and weaponry have long fascinated audiences around the globe. Modern films, whether they are Hollywood blockbusters or Japanese cinema, often incorporate these elements to bring an extra layer of authenticity or … Continue reading
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What Are the Cardinal Rules of Gun Safety?
Are you thinking about picking up weapons and getting involved in firearms? In today’s ever-changing world, you must know how to use firearms safely. A lot of people believe firearms are meant to be brandished without any safety precautions. However, that’s far from the truth. If you want to take part in target shooting or firearms competition, you should live by these cardinal rules of gun safety. That way, you’ll … Continue reading
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Director of ‘The Call’ Lee Choong-Hyun returns with Netflix’ South Korean thriller ‘Ballerina’ starring Jun Jong-Seo
Coming soon from Netflix is the South Korean thriller Ballerina (read our review), which comes from writer/director Lee Choong-Hyun, who made a solid directorial debut with 2020’s The Call. Of course, this film is not to be confused with Ana de Armas and Len Wiseman’s upcoming John Wick franchise spin-off that shares the same name. Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn’t protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to … Continue reading
Watch the New Trailer for for Berry Gordy’s ‘The Last Dragon’ arriving today on 4K UHD + Blu-ray SteekBook
Today, Sony is releasing the 4K UHD + Blu-ray (SteelBook) for The Last Dragon, a 1985 cult favorite directed by Michael Schultz (Krush Groove). Also known as Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon, the film stars Taimak (The White Girl), Julius Carry (Disco Godfather), Vanity (Action Jackson), Christopher Murney (Maximum Overdrive) and Glen Eaton (Trained to Kill). An enjoyable pastiche of martial arts, romance, music, and video, The Last Dragon presents … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! 14 Blades | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 2010’s 14 Blades (read our review), a period actioner from director Daniel Lee (Dragon Blade, White Vengeance) headlined by martial arts star Donnie Yen (Sakra, The Monkey King, Ip Man 4). 14 Blades is a thriller set during the Ming Dynasty and centered on a secret service agent (Yen) in the emperor’s court who is betrayed and then hunted by his colleagues. Ku Huen … Continue reading
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Well Go USA’s Blu-ray for the South Korean outbreak thriller ‘Gangnam Zombie’ releases on September 26th
On September 26, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Gangnam Zombie, a 2023 thriller from director Lee Soo-Sung (Memories, Road Kill) that stars Ji Il-Joo (My Bossy Girl) and Park Ji-Yeon (Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp). Gangnam, an upscale neighborhood in Seoul, becomes the center of mass chaos overnight. Residents begin to experience unusual and terrifying symptoms that turn them into strange, inhuman creatures that … Continue reading
Eureka’s Blu-ray release for ‘She Shoots Straight’ starring Joyce Godenz, Carina Lau and Sammo Hung is now available
Eureka Entertainment’s Blu-ray (Region B) for She Shoots Straight (aka Lethal Lady) – a 1989 Hong Kong action film directed by Corey Yuen (Raging Thunder, Righting Wrongs) that stars Joyce Godenzi (License to Steal) and Carina Lau (Rich and Famous) – is now available from Goodie Emporium. Joyce Godenzi stars in this violent action classic about a newlywed police officer who battles a Vietnamese gang whilst also trying to impress … Continue reading
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A Guide to the Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline
An accident may have been unexpected and unplanned, yet when it happened, you cannot help but feel frustrated and angry. When you get injured, you deserve justice. You don’t need to worry about figuring out where to start, who to contact, and what you can do to increase your chances of getting the compensation you need and deserve. We’re here to help. Let’s talk about the personal injury lawsuit timeline … Continue reading
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