Yugo Sakamoto’s violent action comedy ‘Baby Assassins 2’ now on Blu-ray and Digital from Well Go USA

Baby Assassins 2 | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Baby Assassins 2 | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Now available from Well Go USA is Baby Assassins 2 (read our review) on Digital and Blu-ray. The film is the sequel to 2021 hit Japanese action-comedy, Baby Assassins.

After the agency suspends its top assassins, aspiring hitmen decide to eliminate them—leading to a lightning-fast showdown between trained killers. Yugo Sakamoto (Baby Assassins) returns to the director’s chair for the action-packed sequel and brings back Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa from the original, along with “intricate, fast, and brutal” choreography by Kensuke Sonomura (Bad City, Hydra).

Baby Assassins 2 also stars Atomu Mizuishi (Baby Assassins), Tomo Continue reading

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‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ to return to screens as a Limited Series!

"No Retreat, No Surrender" Teaser Poster

“No Retreat, No Surrender” Teaser Poster

While fans have been lamenting the upcoming 6th and final season of Cobra Kai, good news is on the way with the recent announcement from 365 Flix that another 80’s trilogy is going to receive the limited series treatment in the form of No Retreat, No Surrender.

The 1986 original marked Seasonal Films venture into the English language market, and introduced the talents of director and choreographer Corey Yuen to the wider world, as well as the iconic characters played by Kurt McKinney and Jean Claude Van Damme. The good news? Both actors are returning, as well as Cynthia Rothrock and Matthias Hues, who’ll be (kind of) resuming their roles from the 1987 sequel No Retreat, No Surrender II. While during their original runs the productions were unrelated in terms of plot and characters, mainly due to Van Damme breaking his contract and convincing McKinney not to return either, it would seem that the series Continue reading

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The eye of the tiger! Tiger Chen joins Philip Ng and Andy On for the martial arts actioner ‘Without Remorse’

"Without Remorse" Teaser Poster

“Without Remorse” Teaser Poster

Writer/director Philip Lui Koon-Nam, who co-directed 2019’s Undercover Punch ad Gun with Frankie Tam, is re-teaming with Philip Ng (Birth of the Dragon, Zombie Fight Club) and Andy On (Abduction, Blind War) for the upcoming actioner, Without Remorse (no relation to the 2021 Michael B. Jordan film of the same name).

The upcoming film also stars Tiger Chen (Triple Threat, John Wick 3), Chris Collins (Ip Man 4: The Finale), Sammy Hung (Dragon Blade) and DaDa Chan (Z Storm).

Ng and On have worked together many times before, with roles in the likes of Star Runner, New Police Story, Dragon Squad, Invisible Target, Naked Soldier, and Zombie Fight Club. However their most notable Continue reading

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Circle-solar: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy for a Greener Tomorrow

In an age where the shift towards renewable energy is not just beneficial but imperative for our planet’s health, Circle-solar stands out as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. With a vision deeply rooted in the belief that renewable energy can transform our world, Circle-solar has dedicated itself to advancing solar technology and making it accessible to a global audience. This comprehensive exploration delves into how Circle-solar is leading the charge in the solar industry, offering cutting-edge solutions that cater to a wide array of energy needs, all while championing sustainability and community empowerment.

Innovation at the Forefront of Solar Technology

Circle-solar’s journey is marked by an unwavering commitment to innovation. Our approach is holistic, combining research and development with real-world applications to push the boundaries of what’s possible in solar energy. We specialize in high-efficiency photovoltaic panels, solar tracking systems, and solar-plus-storage solutions that represent the pinnacle of current technology. These innovations are designed not only to optimize energy production but also to ensure reliability and longevity, offering our clients the best possible return on their investment in solar energy.

Customized Solar Solutions for a Diverse Clientele

Understanding the unique nature of each project is fundamental to Circle-solar‘s ethos. We recognize that effective solar solutions must be as diverse as the clients we serve. From residential setups in urban and rural locales to large-scale commercial and industrial installations, Circle-solar offers tailored solutions that perfectly align with the specific requirements and aspirations of each client. This personalized approach extends from the initial design phase through installation and maintenance, ensuring each project maximizes its solar potential while seamlessly integrating into its surroundings.

Championing Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship

Sustainability is the cornerstone of Circle-solar’s operations. Our commitment extends beyond providing renewable energy solutions; we strive to ensure our practices embody sustainability in every aspect. This includes sourcing eco-friendly materials, minimizing waste throughout our operations, and employing installation techniques that reduce environmental impact. Moreover, our projects significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing our commitment to combating climate change and promoting a healthier planet.

Empowering Communities Through Renewable Energy

Circle-solar is dedicated to more than just commercial success; we are committed to making a positive social impact by empowering communities through renewable energy. We believe access to clean, sustainable energy is a catalyst for economic development, social equity, and environmental preservation. Our initiatives aim to bring solar power to underserved regions, providing them with the tools for sustainable growth. Through education, training, and engagement, we’re helping communities worldwide embrace renewable energy, fostering resilience and self-sufficiency.

Looking Ahead: Circle-solar’s Vision for the Future

As we look to the future, Circle-solar’s vision remains clear: to lead the global transition to renewable energy through solar innovation, sustainability, and empowerment. We are continually exploring new technologies, partnerships, and markets to expand our impact. Our goal is not just to be a leader in the solar industry but to inspire action towards a sustainable future across the globe.

The path to a greener tomorrow is paved with challenges, but with Circle-solar’s pioneering spirit, expertise, and dedication to our mission, we are well-equipped to meet them head-on. We invite you to join us on this transformative journey. By partnering with Circle-solar, you’re not just investing in solar energy; you’re contributing to a sustainable future for our planet and generations to come. Together, let’s harness the power of the sun to illuminate a path to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world.

Conclusion

Circle-solar’s journey in the renewable energy landscape is a testament to the power of innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment in driving the global transition towards a greener future. Our unwavering commitment to advancing solar technology, combined with a deep-rooted belief in the transformative potential of renewable energy, positions us as a leader in the solar industry. Through our bespoke solar solutions, we cater to a wide range of energy needs, ensuring that each project not only meets but exceeds expectations in performance and environmental impact.

As we forge ahead, Circle-solar remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in solar energy, with the aim of making clean, efficient, and sustainable power accessible to all. Our initiatives go beyond mere energy provision; they are about building a legacy of environmental stewardship, community resilience, and global sustainability.

The road to a sustainable future is paved with challenges, but with innovative companies like Circle-solar leading the way, the dream of a world powered by renewable energy is within reach. We invite you to join us in this crucial mission. Together, we can harness the boundless energy of the sun, creating a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable world for generations to come. Circle-solar is more than a company; it’s a movement towards a sustainable future, and we welcome all who share this vision to join us on this transformative journey.

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Sympathizer for Mr. Vengeance? New Trailer for Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Sympathizer’ starring Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr. and Sandra Oh

"The Sympathizer" Max Poster

“The Sympathizer” Max Poster

Visionary director Park Chan-wook (Thirst, Old BoySympathy for Mr. Vengeance) is back with HBO/A24’s The Sympathizer, an upcoming series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.

The upcoming espionage thriller stars Hoa Xuande (Cowboy Bebop), Fred Nguyen Khan (Hotel Limbo), Toan Le (Bullets, Blood & a Fistful of Cash), Ky Duyen (The Rich Woman), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy) and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, The Avengers), who also executive produces the series, will portray four different characters.

The Sympathizer is a cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his Continue reading

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Tak Sakaguchi, Triads, Drifting, and Hong Kong SDU! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of April!

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 April, 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 Continue reading

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Bruceploitation, move over! Billy Blanks and Jalal Merhi return in ‘The Circuit 4’ also starring David ‘Bolo Jr’ Yeung

"The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter" Theatrical Poster

“The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter” Theatrical Poster

Cult filmmaker/martial arts star Jalal Merhi (Expect No Mercy) brings us back to the straight-to-video/DVD era with Film One Media’s The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter, a by-name/thematic sequel to his The Circuit film series (2002-2006) that starred Olivier Gruner (Angel Town), and highlighted other MA genre stars such as Loren Avedon (Manhattan Chase), James Lew (Ninja Turf) and Lorenzo Lamas (Final Impact).

For this film, Merhi stays behind the camera to direct while martial arts sensation Billy Blanks (Expect No Mercy) takes the lead opposite rising star, David “Bolo Jr” Yeung (yes, Bolo’s real-life son!).

Along with the soon-to-be-released The Last Kumite (also starring Bolo Jr), The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter marks a welcome comeback Continue reading

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Enter the Clones of Bruce | Blu-ray (Severin)

Enter the Clones of Bruce | Blu-ray (Severin)

Enter the Clones of Bruce | Blu-ray (Severin)

RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2024

On June 25, 2024, Severin Films will be releasing the Blu-ray for the long-awaited Bruceploitation documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce.

Within hours of his 1974 funeral, Hong Kong movie studios began to produce hundreds of unauthorized biopics, spin-offs and rip-offs starring a competing roster of Bruce Lee lookalikes.

Over the next decade, ‘Bruceploitation’ would become a staple of global cinema. Director David Gregory – whose award-winning documentaries include Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau and Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson – now examines this fascinating phenomenon Continue reading

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The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol 1 | Blu-ray (Severin)

The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol 1 | Blu-ray (Severin)

The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol 1 | Blu-ray (Severin)

RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2024

On June 25, 2024, Severin Films will be releasing The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Volume 1, which will be available in a web-store Limited Edition bundle. Also included will be the Enter the Clones of Bruce Lee documentary, and Bruce Le’s super-rare The Big Boss Part II. Read on for the all the official details!

Hours after Bruce Lee’s death, Bruceploitation was born. And for the next 10 years, talented martial artists were enlisted to mimic iconic aspects of Lee’s life, style and mannerisms. Fueled by equal parts deception and demand, these films instead created one of the most wildly entertaining sub-genres in movie history.

The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Volume 1 now presents 14 of the very best – and frequently very bizarre – films starring Bruce Continue reading

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There will be blood! ‘The Bounty Hunter Trilogy’ starring ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star Tomisaburo Wakayama now available

Now available is Radiance Films’ release for The Bounty Hunter Trilogy collection on Blu-ray (Region A/B), which includes 1969’s Killer’s Mission and The Fort of Death, as well as 1972’s Eight Men to Kill.

Before he made his name in Lone Wolf and Cub Tomisaburo Wakayama starred in this triptych of violent samurai spectacles that draw on James Bond and Spaghetti Westerns for inspiration yet feature the familiar style and Continue reading

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Baby Assassins 2 (2023) Review

"Baby Assassins: 2 Babies" Theatrical Poster

“Baby Assassins 2” Poster

AKA: Baby Assassins: 2 Babies
Director: Yugo Sakamoto
Cast: Akari Takaishi, Saori Izawa, Joey Iwanaga, Tatsuomi Hamada, Atomu Mizuishi
Running Time: 101 min. 

By Paul Bramhall

I confess I wasn’t the biggest fan of Yugo Sakamoto’s Baby Assassins, concluding that the 2021 production “will likely only appeal to those action fans who are willing to wait (or perhaps skip forward) to see Masanori Mimoto unleash under the choreography of Kensuke Somomura.” However I’m all for giving 2nd chances, and there was just enough potential in the first instalment to make me curious enough to come back for more.

Sakamoto certainly hasn’t been resting on his laurels in the short timeframe between the original and the sequels release, with his seeming ambition to create an assassin’s universe of movies and shorts continuing to grow. Since the release of Baby Assassins he expanded his short The Legend of the Strongest Hitman: Kunioka into a feature length production, and the end result was an entertainingly meta-take on the genre. The story sees Sakamoto cast a fictional version of himself, one who decides to find inspiration to help finish the script for Baby Assassins by following around a real hitman, and the chaos that ensues. Blurring the lines further, 2022’s Green Bullet focuses Continue reading

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I feel the need… the need… for Xi Jinping! ‘Top Gun’-style actioner ‘Born to Fly’ lands on Blu-ray next week

Born to Fly | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Born to Fly | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On March 26, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Born to Fly. This Top Gun-style Chinese production is directed by Liu Xiaoshi and stars Wang Yibo (Hidden Blade).

After an unforeseen threat arises mid-air, a talented young air force test pilot (Wang Yibo) is forced to test not only the capabilities of his top-secret aircraft, but also his own physical and psychological limits, in order to survive.

Born to Fly also stars Hu Jun (Firestorm), Yu Shi (Die Now), Zhou Dongyu (The Thousand Faces of Dunjia), Zhuangzhuang Tian (Gone with the Light) and Binlong Pan (The Monkey King 3).

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Red Peony Gambler 1 – 3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Red Peony Gambler 1 – 3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Red Peony Gambler 1 – 3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2024

On June 17, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) set for the Red Peony Gambler series, which will include 1968’s Red Peony Gambler and Red Peony Gambler 2: Gambler’s Obligation, as well as Red Peony Gambler 3: The Flower Cards Game.

Originally released between 1968 and 1972, the Red Peony Gambler series is a cornerstone of the ninkyo eiga genre and a clear influence on such cult favourites such as Lady Snowblood and Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present the first three Red Peony Gambler films, starring Sumiko Fuji (13 Assassins) and directed by three titans of Japanese genre cinema in Kōsaku Yamashita, Norifumi Suzuki and Tai Katō.

Set during the Meiji era, Red Peony Gambler stars Fuji as Ryuko Yano, the daughter Continue reading

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Look, up in the sky! It’s ‘The Raid’. It’s ‘John Wick’. It’s the latest ‘Monkey Man’ Trailer directed by and starring Dev Patel

“Monkey Man” Theatrical Poster

“Monkey Man” Theatrical Poster

John Wick, move over! On April 5, 2024, Universal is releasing Dev Patel’s (Slumdog Millionaire) martial arts-infused action thriller, Monkey Man (read our review), a Jordan Peele-produced film that Patel not only directs, but stars in.

In the film, a recently released ex-felon (Patel) living in India struggles to adjust to a world of corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.

Monkey Man also stars Sharlto Copley (Hardcore Henry), Pitobash Vipin (Mirch), Sharma Sikandar Kher (Contract), Sobhita Dhulipala (Major) and Ashwini Kalsekar (Fu Bai Fu).

And also watch out for fight choreography by Brahim Chab (Vanguard), who is perhaps best known for his Continue reading

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Bundle up! Donnie Yen’s snow-filled thriller ‘Polar Rescue’ arrives on Blu-ray next week

Polar Rescue | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Polar Rescue | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On March 26, 2024, Well Go USA will be releasing the Blu-ray for Polar Rescue (read our review), a snow-filled thriller from director Law Chi Leung (The Bullet Vanishes) and martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (Raging Fire, Ip Man 4: The Finale, Big Brother).

The upcoming film also stars stars Cecilia Han (The Golden Doll) and Jia Bing (The Eleventh Chapter)

Comeback Home is being described as “a father-and-son rescue drama.” Probably not the plot description you’ve been hoping for, especially given that it’s a film headlined by one of Asia’s top action stars.

Judging from what we’ve seen in the trailer, Comeback Home has elements Continue reading

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