Panda Plan | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Posted on January 13, 2025 by JJ Bona
Panda Plan | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Panda Plan | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2025

On February 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing Panda Plan on Digital, Blu-ray & DVD. This action-comedy is the latest from martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On).

The film – directed by Zhang Luan (Song of Youth, Give Me Five) – centers on a rare baby panda with a dark circle around just one eye, who becomes a worldwide sensation when he’s born at China’s Noah Zoo. But when a Middle Eastern tycoon dispatches international mercenaries to kidnap the zoo’s baby pandas, Chan, playing a version of himself as an international action star, is forced to get involved in a rescue mission (via THR).

Panda Plan also stars Shi Ce (Hi, Mom), Wei Xiang (Full River Red), Han Continue reading →

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Ugetsu | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

Posted on January 13, 2025 by JJ Bona
Ugetsu | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

Ugetsu | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2025

On April 1, 2025, Criterion is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Ugetsu, a 1953 classic of Japanese cinema from director Kenji Mizoguchi (The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums, The Life of Oharu).

By the time he made Ugetsu, Kenji Mizoguchi was already an elder statesman of Japanese cinema, fiercely revered by Akira Kurosawa and other directors of a younger generation. And with this exquisite ghost story, a fatalistic wartime tragedy derived from stories by Akinari Ueda and Guy de Maupassant, he created a touchstone of his art, his long takes and sweeping camera guiding the viewer through a delirious narrative about two villagers whose pursuit of fame and fortune leads them far astray from their loyal wives. Moving Continue reading →

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The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’

Posted on January 12, 2025 by JJ Bona
"Painted Faces" Promotional Poster

“Painted Faces” Promotional Poster

Later this year, Shout! will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Painted Faces, a 1988 Hong Kong classic from director Alex Law Kai-Yui (Now You See Love… Now You Don’t).

Painted Faces tells the story about the Peking Opera School that Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao attended as young men. Specifically, their relationship to their teacher, Master Yu Jim-Yuen (played by Sammo, himself).

The film also stars Cheng Pei-Pei (Golden Swallow), Lam Ching-Ying (When Taekwondo Strikes), John Shum (Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars) and Wu Ma (Circus Kids).

According to Dawn of Discs, expect a New Commentary from Frank Continue reading →

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Moral Combat | DVD (WowNow)

Posted on January 12, 2025 by JJ Bona
Moral Combat | DVD (WowNow)

Moral Combat | DVD (WowNow)

RELEASE DATE: May 13, 2025

On May 13, 2025, U.S. label WowNow is releasing a DVD for Moral Combat. Despite its very generic AI-created artwork, the film is actually a 2021 Chinese movie originally titled, Drunken Master Su Qier.

Moral Combat is directed by Dachuan Li and stars Alimire Abulimiti, Guoliang Chen (Wolves of Wuhan), Xianmin Chen and Qimeng Cheng (Nezha).

Official description:

In a world where honor and betrayal collide, Moral Combat tells the gripping tale of Su Can, a prodigious martial artist born into a prestigious family of officers. From a young age, Su Can’s life has been defined by his dedication to the martial arts. However, his aspirations Continue reading →

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Harbin (2024) Review

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Paul Bramhall
"Harbin" Theatrical Poster

“Harbin” Theatrical Poster

Director: Woo Min-Ho
Cast: Hyun-Bin, Park Jeong-Min, Jo Woo-Jin, Jeon Yeo-Bin, Lee Dong-Wook, Park Hoon, Yoo Jae-Myung, Lily Franky, Kim Ji-Oh, Lee Tae-Hyeong, Ahn Se-Ho
Running Time: 114 min. 

By Paul Bramhall

There’s been no shortage of action tinged spy thrillers set during Japan’s colonisation of Korea in the early 20th century, with productions like Assassination, The Age of Shadows, and Phantom being superlative examples of the genre, but few have been based on a true story. With 2024’s Harbin director Woo Min-ho looks to change that, opting to tell the story of An Jung-geun, a Korean independence activist who, at age 30 in the October of 1909, assassinated Japanese politician Ito Hirobumi upon his arrival at Harbin station. Hirobumi had been meeting with his Russian counterparts to discuss who should control Korea, and became a key figure in driving the annexation of the country to fall under Japanese rule. Jung-geun’s actions see him remembered as a martyr for independence in his home country (both in the South and the North), a fact which has seen his story adapted for the screen several times over the years.

The first time was in 1946 with The Chronicle of An Jung-geun, and in 1959 there was King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun, which was followed by An Jung-geun, the Patriot in 1972. While the remainder of the 20th century took a break from re-telling his story, in the 21st century he’d return in 2004’s Thomas An Jung-geun (in which he was played by Yu Oh-seong Continue reading →

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Forbidden Kingdom | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Lionsgate)

Posted on January 10, 2025 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, Lionsgate is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook for Forbidden Kingdom. The legendary Jackie Chan (Panda Plan) and Jet Li (League of Gods) team up in this 2008 actioner from director Rob Minkoff (The Lion King).

Forbidden Kingdom also stars Yifei Liu (White Vengeance), Collin Chou (Badges of Fury), Li Bing Bing (Resident Evil: Retribution) and Continue reading →

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I see, said the blind man! Will the ‘John Wick’ spin-off be Donnie Yen’s Hollywood directorial debut?

Posted on January 9, 2025 by JJ Bona

Martial arts star Donnie Yen (Polar Rescue, Sakra, Chasing the Dragon) will reprise his role as Caine – the blind assassin from 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4 – in a standalone John Wick spin-off movie, which will take place after the events after Chapter 4.

But wait, there’s more…

While recently promoting his latest, The Prosecutor, Yen revealed there was a strong possibility he’d direct the John Wick spin-off himself, adding: “But at the same Continue reading →

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Scott Adkins doesn’t give a shirt! Check ’em out on the New Teaser Poster for the World War II actioner ‘Death March’

Posted on January 9, 2025 by JJ Bona
"Death March" Teaser Poster

“Death March” Teaser Poster

Later this year, Well Go USA will be releasing Death March, the latest from martial arts sensation, Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, Triple Threat).

Directed by and co-starring Louis Mandylor (The Debt Collector, The Doorman), Death March takes place during WWII and centers on a British SAS officer (Adkins) who is captured and forced to fight in a Japanese internment camp.

The film also stars Peter Shinkoda (Mortal Kombat: Legacy), Gabbi Garcia (Unbreak My Heart), Michael Copon (The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior), Donald Cerrone (Lights Out), Gary Cairns (Day Labor), Shane Kosugi (9 Deaths of the Ninja), Atsuki Kashio (Black Swindler), Kansuke Yokoi (The Locked Room) and Sol Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | Blu-ray | Only $26.99 – Expires soon!

Posted on January 9, 2025 by JJ Bona
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | 4K Ultra HD (Shout!)

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | 4K Ultra HD (Shout!)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, a 1993 Bruce Lee biopic directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious), which is loosely based on Linda Lee’s 1975 book, Bruce Lee The Man Only I Knew.

The film stars Jason Scott Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2), Lauren Holly (Dumb and Dumber), Robert Wagner (Heart to Heart), Michael Learned (The Waltons), Nancy wan (The Wrecking Crew), Ric Young (The Corruptor) and Ong Soo Han (The King of the Kickboxers).

Based on true events, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is the incredible journey of the life, love and unconquerable spirit of the martial arts legend. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Bruce Lee (Jason Scott Lee, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2) realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before Continue reading →

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Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

Posted on January 9, 2025 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2025

On March 25, 2025, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6 (1970-1974), an 11-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that will include 1970’s Swordswomen Three, 1970’s The Twelve Gold Medallions, 1972’s The Black Enforcer, 1971’s Duel For Gold, 1972’s Finger of Doom, 1973’s Na Cha and the Seven Devils, 1971’s Shadow Girl, 1971’s Swordsman at Large, 1972’s The Black Tavern, 1972’s The Young Avenger, and Continue reading →

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Jason Statham ‘n ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ Fusion? Watch the Trailer for the Sly-penned actioner from director David Ayer

Posted on January 9, 2025 by JJ Bona
"A Working Man" Theatrical Poster

“A Working Man” Theatrical Poster

Steven Seagal was just a cook in Under Siege. Daisy Ridley was just a window cleaner in Cleaner. Jean-Claude Van Damme was just a gardener in The Gardener. Now, Jason Statham (The Meg, Redemption, The Expendables) is just a construction worker in MGM’s A Working Man.

Formerly known as Levon’s Trade, this upcoming actioner – written by Sylvester Stallone (its plot is dangerously similar to Rambo: Last Blood) – reunites Statham with The Beekeeper director, David Ayer (End of Watch, Suicide Squad).

Joining Statham is David Harbour (Extraction), Michael Peña (Narcos: Mexico), Jason Flemyng (The Iron Mask) and Arianna Rivas (The Harvest). Daren Nop, who served as fight coordinator for films such as Fast X and The King’s Man, will be handling the film’s hand-to-hand action Continue reading →

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A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness | Blu-ray (Radiance Films)

Posted on January 8, 2025 by JJ Bona

A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness | Blu-ray (Radiance)

RELEASE DATE: April 25, 202

On April 25, 2025, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness, Seijun Suzuki’s (The Man with a Shotgun) 1977 comeback film after being blacklisted by the film industry for ten years. Though adapted from a popular manga, the bold visuals and absurdist plot twists are vintage Suzuki.

The editor of a sports magazine grooms fashion model Reiko (Yoko Shiraki) to become a pro golfer, while retaining exclusive rights to her likeness. Reiko’s popularity soars after she Continue reading →

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Andy On, Xie Miao and three Shaw Brothers kung fu classics! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of January

Posted on January 7, 2025 by JJ Bona

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of January!

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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Prosecutor, The (2024) Review

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Paul Bramhall
"The Prosecutor" Theatrical Poster

“The Prosecutor” Theatrical Poster

Director: Donnie Yen
Co-directror: Ho Pong Mak
Cast: Donnie Yen, Julian Cheung, Shirley Chan, Kent Cheng, Michael Hui, Ray Lui, Mark Cheng, Kang Yu, Pak Hon Chu, Adam Pak, Kong Lau, Liza Wang
Running Time: 118 min. 

By Paul Bramhall

Is it just me or is Donnie Yen making a bit of a niche for himself riffing on Yuen Biao’s 1980’s era? During the 2010’s we got a 2-part remake of The Iceman Cometh with Iceman 3D and Iceman: The Time Traveller, and now in the 2020’s we have The Prosecutor. While not announced as a remake, the parallels to Biao’s 1986 classic Righting Wrongs are glaring. Both feature a prosecutor who also happens to know kung-fu. Whereas Righting Wrongs dubiously endorsed vigilante justice, The Prosecutor dubiously endorses the beating of mothers who are hopeless drug addicts. We even get a carpark set action scene in both productions, with Yen ducking and diving to avoid being hit by a vehicle much the same way Yuen Biao did almost 30 years ago.

Since his disastrous attempt to move into purely dramatic territory with 2022’s lamentable Polar Rescue, in the last couple of years Yen made the wise decision to stick to his action roots, notably also stepping into the director’s chair for his 2023 Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils adaptation Sakra. He remains in the director’s chair for The Prosecutor, returning to the contemporary actioner (not counting his supporting role in John Wick: Chapter 4) that feels synonymous with the Yen brand of action for the first time since 2021’s Raging Fire. Opening with Yen as a cop leading Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Vanguard | Blu-ray | Only $10.53 – Expires soon!

Posted on January 6, 2025 by JJ Bona
Vanguard | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

Vanguard | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Vanguard (read our review) that re-teams Jackie Chan (The Foreigner) with noted Hong Kong director Stanley Tong (Rumble in the Bronx).

Jackie Chan leaps into action as Tang, CEO of the covert security company Vanguard in this gripping action-thriller. After wealthy businessman Qin rats out his corrupt partner in an arms deal gone fatally wrong, he and his family become targets of the world’s deadliest mercenary organization — and the fighting power of Tang’s team is their only hope to survive.

Vanguard also stars Jackson Luo (Fist of Legend), Yang Yang (The Lost Tomb) and Continue reading →

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