“Big Deal” Theatrical Poster

Arriving in Theaters on June 6th from Well Go USA is Big Deal, the debut feature of Choi Yoon-Jin, who is perhaps best-known for his screenwriting work for films such as 2015’s Office and 2013’s Steel Cold Winter.

Big Deal stars Lee Je-hoon (Bleak Night, Escape), Yoo Hai-jin (Yadang: The Snitch, Exhuma), Byron Mann (Rise of the Legend), Choi Young-joon (Bloodhounds) and Son Hyeon-ju (The Killer).

In 1997, when the Asian financial crisis hit Korea, Gukbo, the number one Soju company is on the brink of bankruptcy. In the high-stakes market of M&A, In-beom (Lee Je-hoon), a young ambitious associate at global investment firm Solquin, heads back home to take Gukbo as his first target. Hiding his greediness, In-beom Continue reading →

“Karate Kid: Legends” Theatrical Poster

The highly successful motion picture franchise that spawned three sequels, a remake, and a series is back with another reboot – or should we say crossover?

Sony’s new Karate Kid film, titled Karate Kid: Legends, is directed by Jonathan Entwistle, who has served as a director and executive producer on two popular Netflix original series including I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F**ing World.

The upcoming film is a continuation of both 2010’s Karate Kid (Jackie Chan/Jaden Smith), and the original franchise (Pat Morita/Ralph Macchio) that took place in 1984’s The Karate Kid, 1986’s The Karate Kid Part II, 1989’s The Karate Kid Part III and in the events of the current Cobra Kai Netflix series.

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“Wick is Pain” Theatrical Poster

Arriving on Digital on May 9, 2025, is Wick is Pain, a Lionsgate documentary that showcases never-before-seen footage from 2014’s John Wick, 2017’s John Wick: Chapter 2, 2019’s John Wick: Chapter 3: Parabellum and 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4, as well as the revealing true story behind the John Wick phenomenon, and it’s rise from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

Directed by Jeffrey Doe, Wick is Pain utilizes never-before-seen footage shot over a decade both on and off the set of the Wick films. The doc also chronicles the travails of the very first John Wick movie from 2014, a small indie film plagued by financier problems that got shut down at one point (via IGN).

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Now available from 88 Films the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Lady of the Law, a 1971 (released in 1975) Shaw Brothers Hong Kong martial arts film from director Shen Chiang (Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes, Swordswomen Three).

A dangerous criminal escapes captivity – but luckily crime-busting super swords-woman Leng Rushuang (Shih Szu, Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires) is on his trail. However, she has doubts about his guilt, and she’s not going to stop fighting until she’s sure the right man Continue reading →

“Trouble Man” Theatrical Poster

Following 2023’s Outlaw Johnny Black, martial arts star Michael Jai White (Triple Threat, Accident Man) is back in the director’s chair for Samuel Goldwyn Films’ Trouble Man, an upcoming actioner he’s also headlining.

In the film, Jaxen (White), a former cop turned Atlanta PI, is hired to find missing R&B star Jahari. His investigation uncovers her disappearance is connected to a larger conspiracy, forcing him to question those around him and his own past.

Trouble Man also stars Orlando Jones (Drumline), Method Man (Belly) and Mike Epps (Next Friday).

Trouble Man will screen in June at the 29th American Black Film Festival (via FCS). An official U.S. release date and Trailer is expected to be announced soon, so keep Continue reading →

Cult martial arts action star Daniel Bernhardt – who is perhaps best known for 1996’s Bloodsport 2, 1997’s Bloodsport 3 and 1999’s Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite – is starring in a reimagining of Roger Corman’s sword and sorcery series, Deathstalker.

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“Soul Reaper” Theatrical Poster

Arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on June 17 is Well Go USA’s Soul Reaper, a 2024 Indonesian horror film from director Sidharta Tata (Quarantine Tales).

When the teenager witnesses a dark spirit taking people’s lives in their dreams, he quickly realizes that it’s related to the mysterious deaths that are happening in the real world.

Also known as Respati, the film stars Devano Danendra (Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra), Keisya Levronka (Five Friends), Mikha Hernan (True Stalker), Budi Ros (The Big 4), Fajar Nugra (Pamali: Dusun Pocong) and Ratu Felisha (Satan’s Slaves 2: Communion).

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“Sons of the Neon Night” Teaser Poster

Filmmaker Juno Mak (Revenge: A Love Story, Dream Home), the actor/director of 2013’s Rigor Mortis, is finally giving Sons of the Neon Night its world premier screening at this year’s Cannes.

With a production budget of over $50 million, Distribution Workshop is marketing this gangster epic as “Hong Kong’s Most Expensive Film” (via Variety). This now aligns with the numerous reports, which stated that the reason behind the film’s long delay (it was completed back in 2018) was because it had exceeded its budget by a whopping HK$200mil (S$35.26mil).

Sons of the Neon Night is set in an alternative, snow-covered Hong Kong — a startling sight, given that the city does not experience snowfall. The death of a pharmaceutical company chairman unleashes a wave of chaos and power struggles in the underworld. His youngest son attempts to break away from his family’s criminal Continue reading →

“Hard Boiled” Cannes Poster

Hard Boiled, John Woo’s 1992 Hong Kong action masterpiece, will screen at the 2025 Festival de Cannes. The film will be presented with a New Restoration from the original 35mm camera negative.

Following its Cannes premiere, the newly restored Hard Boiled 4K will be released digitally (and physically) in North America through Shout! Studios’ new entertainment label, Hong Kong Cinema Classics™.

The seminal Hong Kong classic involves tough-as-nails cop (Chow Yun-fat), who teams up with an undercover agent (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) to shut down a sinister mobster and his crew.

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