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Timu(r) Genghis Khan? Watch an action-packed clip from Well Go USA’s ‘Rise of the Conqueror’ now available on Digital

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Now on Digital from Well Go USA is Rise of the Conqueror, an upcoming period actioner from Jacob Schwarz (co-director of Artifact War). Filmed on the breathtaking steppes of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, this Uzbekistan-United States-Kazakhstan produced film is a historical thriller with a global cast and epic scale. Rise of the Conqueror tells the story of Timur Barlas, a battle-scarred ruler who brought order to a fractured land. The film … Continue reading

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He’s a real nowhere man! ‘Raid’ star Joe Taslim to team up with ‘Furious’ director for ‘The Man From Nowhere’ remake?

Noted action director Tanigaki Kenji (Raging Fire, Enter the Fat Dragon) is in talks to helm an Indonesian remake of the 2010 Korean box office hit The Man From Nowhere. If Kenji accepts, it will reunite the filmmaker with his Furious star Joe Taslim (The Raid, The Night Comes for Us), who has reportedly signed on. This Indonesian The Man From Nowhere remake is one of the many films being … Continue reading

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La femme RAID? Livi Ciananta tears through gangsters in the Final Trailer for the Iko Uwais-produced ‘Ikatan Darah’

Indonesian director Sidharta Tata (Quarantine Tales)  – the filmmaker behind the 2024 horror film Soul Reaper (released by Well Go USA earlier this year) – is back with Ikatan Darah (aka Blood Bond), a martial arts actioner spearheaded by Raid star Iko Uwais’ film company, Uwais Pictures. In the film, a former martial arts athlete must face a network of loan sharks to save her younger brother, who is trapped … Continue reading

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Marlowe | Blu-ray (Arrow)

On June 7, 2026, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1969’s Marlowe. Following in the footsteps of Dick Powell (Murder, My Sweet) and Humphrey Bogart (The Big Sleep), James Garner (The Great Escape) brought iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe into the Age of Aquarius in this 1969 neo-noir based on Raymond Chandler’s classic novel The Little Sister. When Orfamay Quest hires Philip Marlowe to find her brother, … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Half a Loaf of Kung Fu | Blu-ray | Only $14.99 – Expires soon!

Half a Loaf of Kung Fu | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region B) for Jackie Chan’s first ever “comedy” kung fu film, Half a Loaf of Kung Fu. This 1978 oddity comes from director Chan Chi Hwa, who helmed Jackie’s Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978) and Shaolin Wooden Men (1976). The film marks the first time Lo Wei’s production company let Jackie have creative control over a project. In fact, Lo Wei thought … Continue reading

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O impacto da tecnologia no futuro dos jogos de azar

No espaço digital brasileiro, o jogo não é mais percebido como uma forma isolada de entretenimento, mas antes como parte de um ambiente tecnológico e cultural mais amplo. Então, a pergunta “Qual o significado da música é o Brazino?” se encaixa naturalmente na discussão sobre como a cultura popular, a tecnologia e o jogo estão interligados. Plataformas modernas, dispositivos móveis e algoritmos estão mudando não somente o formato dos jogos, … Continue reading

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Man vs. Machine: Who wins at poker in 2026?

The old story still works The man-versus-machine story still has life in it because it gets to something basic. We like watching a human being go up against something colder, faster, and seemingly more precise than they are. It works in science fiction, in action films, in sport, and now, increasingly, in digital competition. The machine does not panic. It does not get tiring. It does not doubt itself. The … Continue reading

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JASON LIVES! Watch the Trailer for Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ from ‘Blood Father’ director Jean-François Richet

Action star Jason Statham (The Meg, The Expendables) teams up with director Jean-François Richet (Blood Father, Mesrine) for Mutiny, an upcoming action-thriller that releases in August from Lionsgate. After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed (Statham) is set up to take the fall for the crime – leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy. The film – written … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Wailing | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray | Only $13.53 – Expires soon!

Wailing | 4K Ultra HD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Wailing, a South Korean thriller directed by Na Hong-jin (The Chaser, The Yellow Sea). When a series of unexplainable, gruesome murders take place in a rural village, an incompetent cop starts a chaotic investigation. Things get seriously personal when his young daughter is directly affected by this deadly phenomenon. The only suspect is a Japanese hermit who recently relocated from Japan at the very … Continue reading

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Why the Final Duel Matters More Than the Plot in Martial Arts Cinema

Arguing that the climactic battle has more meaning and relevance than the overarching story of most martial arts movies sounds like a damning assessment of the entire genre. However, prioritizing action over narrative isn’t unique to this cinematic niche. In fact, many mainstream Hollywood franchises take the same approach. The likes of Mission: Impossible and Fast & Furious choose their big set pieces first, then hang the plot beats around … Continue reading

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A White comedy? Watch the Trailer for ‘Special Op: Rent-a-Cop’ starring Michael Jai White, Chuck Liddell and Billy Zane

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Arriving in April from Indie writer/director William Butler (Furnace) is Special Op: Rent-a-Cop, an upcoming action-comedy starring Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite), Chuck Liddell (Kick-Ass 2) and Billy Zane (Titanic). In the film, former Special Ops agent Belfry (White) escorts seniors on a Vegas trip, unaware his enemies plan to eliminate him during the journey. When he realizes the danger, a battle of wits ensues to protect the oblivious elderly … Continue reading

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Timur (2025) Review

Director: Iko Uwais Cast: Iko Uwais, Aufa Assagaf, Macho Hungan, Andri Mashadi, Yusuf Mahardika, Yasamin Jasem, Prabowo Subianto, Jimmy Kobogau, Bizael Tanasale Running Time: 101 min.  By Z Ravas It’s surprising that Iko Uwais’ 2025 directorial debut Timur dropped Stateside on VOD this week with little to no fanfare. One might lay the blame on the film’s North American distributor, Cineverse, for not utilizing social media to hype the movie’s … Continue reading

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Ready to pull the trigger? Watch the Trailer for the martial arts actioner ‘Assassin’ starring veteran Hong Kong actor Ray Lui

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On April 17, 2026, Film Movement is releasing Assassin, a 2025 martial arts thriller from director Zhou Jiuquin (Crazy Tsunami).  Shanghai. 1930s. Occupied and on the brink of war. When elite fighter Mubai is recruited for a top-secret assassination, he’s thrown into brutal battle against the Japanese military machine. Hunted through city streets, train lines, and enemy strongholds, Mubai fights his way through ambushes, explosions, and brutal close-quarters combat to … Continue reading

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Bruce Lee returns! Check out the thrilling New Trailer for the ‘Game of Death’-focused documentary ‘Broken Rhythm’

A new documentary exploring Game of Death – covering both the unfinished 1972 production and the 1978 “completed” version – is currently being prepped for release by Alan Canvan, the independent filmmaker behind Game of Death Redux and the highly anticipated, as-yet-unreleased Game of Death Redux 2.0. Read the official details below: Bruce Lee’s unfinished film Game of Death has long captivated audiences. The footage he shot before his untimely … Continue reading

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The best video game adaptation of all time? Watch the Final Trailer for the Cannes favorite ‘Exit 8’

On April 10, 2026, Neon will bring Cannes favorite Exit 8 to U.S. theaters. Directed by Genki Kawamura (A Hundred Flowers), the thriller adapts the cult indie video game created by Kotake Create. Exit 8 follows a man (Kazunari Ninomiya, Last Samurai Standing) trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway as he sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out … Continue reading

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