On June 23, 2026, U.S. label Cult Epics will be releasing a Blu-ray for Don’t Play with Fire (aka Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind), a 1980 Hong Kong thriller from visionary director Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Once Upon A Time in China III).
If you still question Tsui Hark as a storyteller or filmmaker, you need to see this. It’s a dark and disturbing film. The opening alone, which includes a moment Continue reading
On July 28, 2026, Visual Vengeance is releasing the Blu-ray for The Nine Demons, a 1984 post-Shaw Brothers film from legendary Hong Kong director Chang Cheh (Death Ring, The One Armed Sworsman).
Director Chang Cheh was rightfully known as the Godfather of Hong Kong action cinema, and after the Shaw Brothers studio wound down its movie production, he still managed to crank out a further 11 in Taiwan and Mainland China. One of these Continue reading
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of April.
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!
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Life After Fighting’s rising martial arts star Bren Foster (Force of Execution) joins an ensemble cast in Beast (also known as Beast in Me), an Australian and U.S. co production starring Daniel MacPherson (Strike Back), Russell Crowe (The Man with the Iron Fists), Luke Hemsworth (Gunner), and pop artist Amy Shark.
Directed by Tyler Atkins (Ocean Boy) and co-written by Crowe along with David Frigerio (Crypto), Beast follows a commercial fisherman, as he struggles to provide for his family and avenge his brother’s death by fighting in a mixed martial-arts match against a dangerous opponent, played by Foster, who also serves as the film’s fight choreographer.
Beast hits theaters on April 10, 2026 from Lionsgate. Watch the first 4 minutes of the film, followed by its most recent Trailer and Teaser Continue reading
The Illegal Immigrant | Blu-ray (Kani)
Shipping later this month from Kani is The Illegal Immigrant, a 1985 Shaw Brothers film from director Mabel Cheung (An Autumn’s Tale).
Mabel Cheung’s debut unfolds as the quintessential American story: that of the “illegal” immigrant, doing anything they must to survive in the so-called land of the free. After a raid on a Canal Street garment factory leaves Cheung (Ching Yong-Cho) targeted by immigration agents, the mainland refugee resorts to a sham marriage with a reluctant acquaintance named Cindy to access a green card.
An NYU graduation project miraculously funded by Shaw Brothers Studio, Mabel Cheung’s The Illegal Immigrant was entirely shot Continue reading
It’s been 12 years in the making, but next year the wait is over, with The Raid 3 finally happening. In fact we can exclusively reveal initial filming is already underway. What may surprise fans is the way in which the long awaited third entry is arriving, with Gareth Evans – director of the The Raid and The Raid 2 – confirming that the rights for the franchise have been purchased by Chinese streaming provider iQIYI, the Havoc helmer stepping into the role of producer for the third instalment. The good news? Iko Uwais will be returning as Rama, with director Stanley Tong of Police Story 3: Supercop and China Strike Force fame on director duty.
While Evans had stated in a 2018 interview that “Rama was not really going to feature in that storyline much at all” when discussing the idea for a third instalment, the new story places the character played by Iko Uwais front and centre once more. What is Continue reading
Revenge of the Shogun Women | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Revenge of the Shogun Women (aka 13 Golden Nuns), a 1977 martial arts film from director Chang Mei-Chun (Kung Fu Kids).
Revenge of the Shogun Women stars Pai Ying (A Man of Immortality), Han Hsiang-Chin (Melody from Heaven), Liang Hsiu-Shen (A Flower in the Storm), Cheung Yu-Yuk (Flying Sword Lee), Lam Dai (Golden Nun) and Ku Cheng (The Seven Commandments of Kung Fu).
From Mei-Chun Chang, the director of Dynasty, comes this eye-popping martial-arts extravaganza set near the turn of the 18th century in China. Thirteen women train to become nuns after they are ravaged by bandits. A mastery of kung fu is required before the women finish their training, and after they leave the temple the nuns head out for vengeance. Restored in Continue reading
“Silent Rage” Theatrical Poster
Director: Michael Miller
Cast: Chuck Norris, Ron Silver, Steven Keats, Toni Kalem, William Finley, Brian Libby, Stephen Furst, Joyce Ingle, Jay De Plano, Lillette Zoe Raley, Mike Johnson
Running Time: 100 min.
By Z Ravas
Can I just say that I love the idea that someone went to see John Carpenter’s Halloween in 1978 and said, “That was great, the only thing it was missing was Chuck Norris!”
Yes, I’ve long held an outsized affection for Silent Rage precisely because of how unique its premise remains, not only in Chuck Norris’ filmography but in the context of 1980’s action movies: in form and function, it closely resembles one of the myriad of Halloween sequels, with a superhuman killer stalking his victims in a small town—only with the added bonus that martial artist extraordinaire Chuck Norris is here to eventually take the killer down!
It helps that Brian Libby is extremely well cast as the villain, a fact that’s established from the first scene which quotes liberally from the tracking shot that opens Carpenter’s Halloween as well as Jack Nicholson’s famous poke-his-head-through-the-door moment from The Shining. (Hey, sometimes the way to let your viewer know that they’re in a horror Continue reading
On June 30, 2026, Shout Factory is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the 4-Disc SteelBook edition of Deathstalker Triple Feature, which includes 1983’s Deathstalker, 1987’s Deathstalker II and the 2025 Deathstalker reboot.
In 1982, John Milius and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Conan the Barbarian reshaped the fantasy landscape and helped ignite a wave of “sword and sorcery” films throughout the 1980s. In its wake, a surge of imitators followed, many from Italian filmmakers, turning Continue reading
“Hero” Blu-ray Cover
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Zhang Yimou’s 2002 wuxia film Hero, which stars Jet Li (Flying Swords of Dragon Gate), Tony Leung (Bullet in the Head), Maggie Cheung (Police Story), Chen Daoming (Infernal Affairs 3), Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Donnie Yen (Special ID). The film features fight choreography by the legendary Tony Ching Siu Tung (Duel to the Death).
Hero is a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up to defy an empire and unite a nation! With supernatural skill – and no fear – a nameless soldier (Jet Li) embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. Now, to achieve Continue reading
Renowned cult Japanese filmmaker Shinya Tsukamoto (Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Tokyo Fist) is prepping his English-language debut, Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?, a Vietnam-centric drama that stars Rodney Hicks (Broadway’s Rent) and Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech).
In his first leading film role, Broadway performer Hicks steps into the shoes of Allen Nelson, a real-life African American Vietnam War veteran. Struggling with intense PTSD after returning home, Nelson ultimately ends up living on the streets, until a chance Continue reading
Online casinos are catering to more global audiences. This has led to a range of new, exciting titles that differentiate from the traditional casino table games.
At one time, online casinos had a very small range of games. They may have had basic digital slots and a few poker or blackjack representations. As they have become more frequented and the industry has grown to a value of $78.66 billion, their catalogue has expanded. Now, many are catering to global audiences, meaning games popular in small locales have entered their libraries. Asia has long had a plethora of exciting, unique games, and you can play them at modern online casinos.
Like the rest of the world, online casinos are huge in Asia. The market here is expected to have generated $3,897.9 million a year. However, this figure is wildly inaccurate due to many people using offshore casinos. As laws vary depending on the country, this makes it hard to ascertain a real figure. What is known is that for a long time, gambling games have been popular in Asia. Though in Europe they are often played in casinos, for many in Asia, private games are organised.
These games are now available at casinos across the world. For example, you are just as likely to encounter them in a European casino as you are in an online casino South Africa. Arguably, in these emerging markets, they are even more important, as trends are still shaping and huge communities can be built from the ground up. Alongside traditional games like poker, blackjack, and roulette, they allow people a refreshing alternative.
Pai Gow is similar to poker in that it requires a perfect blend of skill and an element of luck. It is played with a 52-card deck that includes a joker. Six players are required, and they try to beat the banker, not each other. Players must aim to create two poker hands from the seven cards that the dealer gives out. Thus, they have a five-card hand known as high, and a two-card hand known as low.
To win, a player must have both of their hands greater in value than that of the dealer. Should they win one hand and lose the other, it is known as a push, and no money is won or lost. The Joker plays a prominent part, as he acts as a wild. However, he can not make a pair and can only be used as an ace to make a straight, flush, or straight flush.
These games run at quite a slow pace, giving them a relaxed casino experience. Many people choose to use strategies, like they would with poker. However, you don’t have to get this serious if you don’t want to. Instead, take part in it for its communal atmosphere.
Sic Bo is one of the oldest casino games in existence, with evidence suggesting it came from China and was played between 206 BC and 220 AD. Brought to the US by Chinese immigrants, it has remained popular since. It is one of the few casino games actually played with dice.
Players must place a bet on an area of a table that has been divided into scoring boxes, much like a roulette table without a wheel. The dealer has a box that contains three dice, which they will shake and then reveal. The player must try to predict the combinations that appear on the dice, making the game 100% chance based. Bets can be placed on a range of combinations, from one, two, and three dice wagers all the way to bigger combinations. Each bet comes with a different payout.
Keno is believed to be the oldest lottery-style game in the world, dating back to the Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago. As it is a lottery, it stands apart from other casino games as it is very hands-off. However, it can be fun to play if you enter a casino or online casino and are offered a quick play option.
If you do play, you will be given a card with a number on it between 1 and 80. A player can circle the numbers they want to bet on, up to a permitted maximum depending on the casino. Then, throughout the period, 20 numbers are chosen at random from a lottery machine. If the players’ numbers arrive, they will get a payout determined by the house.
Thus, there is a range of casino games that have origins in Asia, making their way into online casinos across the globe. Don’t feel intimidated when trying them out. Manage a bankroll so you are playing responsibly, and wager low when you begin. From here, you can determine which is your favourite game and start to get more competitive.
“Legend of the White Dragon” Poster
We’ll finally see Jason David Frank’s final performance in Well Go USA’s Legend of the White Dragon. The late martial arts actor is best known for playing Tommy Oliver in the popular Power Rangers franchise.
This highly anticipated fantasy-action movie – something of an unofficial follow-up to the Power Rangers franchise – comes from filmmakers Aaron Schoenke and Sean Schoenke (Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe).
Legend of the White Dragon follows follows Erik Reed (Frank), a former hero forced into hiding after a devastating battle destroys part of his city and exposes his identity. Once celebrated as the White Dragon, Erik is now blamed for the destruction and cut off from the life and family he left behind. As corruption spreads through Virtuo City, Erik Continue reading
“Infiltrate” Poster
She’s coming for you – and not in a good way! Indie action filmmaker/writer James Mark (Kill Order) returns with Infiltrate, an upcoming thriller starring Orphée Ladouceur-Nguyen (X-Men: Dark Phoenix), who is perhaps mostly known for her stunt performances in films such as 2025’s Tron: Ares, 2025’s Ruthless Bastards and the recently released Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.
In a city overrun by crime, Agent Chen (Ladouceur-Nguyen) is forced to choose between duty and family when her husband is kidnapped. She’s blackmailed into assassinating high-level criminals to save him. As she delves deeper into the criminal underworld, her relentless pursuit of justice unravels a web of corruption.
Co-stars include Tim Rozon (Wynonna Earp: Vengeance), Mitra Suri (Violent Night), Lisa Continue reading
“The Executioner” Poster
It’s a bold new world! Thanks to the smartphone, a new format has been on the rise for some time: the vertical format. This short-form, scripted video type – typically between one and two minutes per episode – is shot in an aspect ratio specifically for mobile phone viewing (it’s basically the opposite of widescreen).
The format is mostly known for dramas, hence the name “micro drama”, which is a style that blew up in China through platforms like TikTok. But now martial arts star Sunny Pang (Havoc, The Night Comes for Us, Headshot) is teaming up with writer/director Sam Loh (The Driver) to bring some hard-hitting action to the format with The Executioner.
The fight choreography is handled by Sunny Pang’s own Ronin Continue reading
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