Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel is getting bigger and BIGGER! The popular streaming company has just released a Brand New Trailer above, promoting many current and upcoming titles headed for release.
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!
Also, here’s a sneak peak on some of their upcoming titles Continue reading
“Kung Fu Stuntmen: Never Say No!” Theatrical Poster
Sammo Hung, Donnie Yen, Yuen Woo-ping, Tsui Hark any many more iconic names of Hong Kong action cinema will be featured in a New Chinese documentary titled Kung Fu Stuntmen: Never Say No!, which is headed to the U.S. in April by way of Well Go USA’s Hi-YAH! streaming service!
John Wei, the director of Kung Fu Stuntmen: Never Say No!, had this to say: “Many legendary stuntmen live hard lives and many are unknown,” Wei said. “That’s why I decided to make a documentary film in tribute to their continued efforts and never-yielding spirit.” (via Shine)
Kung Fu Stuntmen: Never Say No! is the first of its kind since Robin Shou’s 2004 doc Red Trousers: The Life of Hong Kong Stuntmen, which featured industry names such as Beatrice Chia, Keith Cooke, Hakim Continue reading
“American Born Chinese” Graphic Novel
Hong Kong stars Michelle Yeoh (Boss Level, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, Yes, Madam) and Daniel Wu (Sky on Fire, The Last Supper) are teaming up with director Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) for the Disney + series, American Born Chinese.
The upcoming series also stars Ben Wang (Chang Can Dunk), Yeo Yann Yann (Rubbers), Chin Han (Mortal Kombat reboot), Ke Huy Quan (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), Jimmy Liu (Ip Man 4: The Finale) and Sydney Taylor (Just Add Magic: Mystery City).
American Born Chinese is a genre-hopping action comedy adapted from Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel of the same name, which tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang (Wang), who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he’s the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Continue reading
The UK-based company (with certain titles now hitting the U.S.) has announced a load of New Blu-ray/4k releases. Details are coming in bits ‘n pieces, but here’s their full upcoming Asian/martial arts film release schedule (so far) for 2022.
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2022
Later this year, 88 Films will be releasing a 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 so highly of Jackie’s artistic vision that he refused to release the film (at least not until 1980, when Jackie was well on his way to become a megastar).
Critics and fans alike have bashed the film for its silliness, but nobody can deny that it’s clearly the work of someone who’s still honing his craft. And despite its flaws, there are some great fight sequences that can only come from Jackie Chan. Continue reading
Air Strike | Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Air Strike, a Chinese-produced World War II film directed by Xiao Feng (Hushed Roar). The film is also known as Unbreakable Spirit and/or The Bombing.
Air Strike features an all-star, international cast that includes Bruce Willis (Last Man Standing), Nicholas Tse (The Viral Factor), Song Seung-Heon (A Better Tomorrow), William Chen (Triad), Liu Ye (Police Story 2013), Adrien Brody (Dragon Blade), Fan Bing Bing (The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom) and Simon Yam (Cross). Additionally, Mel Gibson (Edge of Darkness) will be working behind the scenes as the film’s art director and executive producer.
According to Variety, the $65M movie, shot in 3D, is a dramatic recreation Continue reading
“White Force” Film Artwork
Director: Eddie Romero
Cast: Sam J. Jones, Kimberley Pistone, Tim Hughes, Raul Aragon, Jaime Fabregas, Vic Diaz, Ruben Rustia, Ken Metcalfe, Mike Monty, Tsing Tong Tsai, Anthony Ogunsanya, Eric Romero, John Falch, Mauricio Go
Running Time: 90 min.
By Paul Bramhall
The Philippines has always had a slightly different take on the action genre compared to its South East Asian counterparts. The western influence through being an American colony for almost 50 years, gaining independence in 1946, saw it become a haven for actors who didn’t quite make it in Hollywood, and all manner of directors – from A-list names like Francis Ford Coppola using it to double as Vietnam in Apocalypse Now, through to B-movie maestros like Edward D. Murphy leveraging the budget-friendly conditions to create masterpieces like Raw Force. Plenty of Filipino directors got in on the action as well, from the post-apocalyptic madness of Cirio H. Santiago (Equalizer 2000, Stryker), to the bullet riddled mayhem of Teddy Chiu (Ninja Warriors, Blood Ring).
Another Filipino director synonymous with the B-movie was Eddie Romero. It wasn’t always that way though, with the young Romero directing his debut just one year after the Philippines gained independence, with 1947’s Ang kamay ng Diyos, made when he was just 23. It would be his latter work though that would define his legacy. The likes of the Blood Island Trilogy, made during 1968 – 1970 and starring frequent collaborator John Ashley, found Romero embracing the world of B-movie horror (although whether it was an intended embrace is up for debate), and would lead to trashy fun like Twilight People and Beyond Atlantis. Soon he was also directing blaxploitation and women in prison exploitation flicks like Black Mama White Mama and Savage Sisters, but by the time the 80’s rolled around he turned his focus once more to the dramatic fare that he was associated Continue reading
Cain and Abel | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
On February 22, 2022, Vinegar Syndrome/Kani Releasing is releasing the Blu-ray for Nino Brocka’s 1982 Tagalog thriller, Cain & Abel (aka Cain at Abel).
A limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Tony Stella), limited to 1,500 units, will be available through Vinegar Syndrome.
Official details:
Named after Yasujiro Ozu’s custom-made, tatami-level, crab-like tripod, Kani is a new home video label dedicated to leveling the gaze and furthering the understanding of Asian cinema in North America. Focused on genre-defying films, Kani aims to expand the canon, bolster up-and-coming filmmakers and Continue reading
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 February, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. And don’t forget, you can try it out for FREE for 7-days!
Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive titles:
February 4 | Fearless Heroes S01 E11 – In Fearless Heroes, Vincent Zhao (God of War, Unity of Heroes) takes the role of Huo Yuan Jia, the role Jet Li played in Fearless, in this new 2020 TV series. Huo Yuan Jia was a prominent martial artist in the late Qing dynasty who had lived fearlessly in servitude of his country and his people. See the life and times of this legendary character as he goes through his life’s most defining moments. The series also stars Continue reading
The Killer Elite | Blu-ray (Ronin Flix)
In May 10, 2022, Ronin Flix will be releasing a Special Edition Blu-ray for The Killer Elite, a 1975 thriller from legendary action director Sam Peckinpah (Straw Dogs, The Wild Bunch).
The film stars James Caan (The Godfather), Robert Duvall (The Godfather II), Arthur Hill (Harper), Bo Hopkins (Midnight Express), Mako (The Big Brawl), Burt Young (Rocky), Gig Young (Game of Death) and George Cheung (Rush Hour).
Friends George Hansen (Duvall) and Mike Locken (Caan) are hit men who do contract jobs for a company called Com-Teg, associated with the CIA. Bu, when George gets a better offer from the competition, he turns on Mike, breaking his elbow Continue reading
“Guns of Dragon” Theatrical Poster
Director: Tony Leung Siu Hung
Cast: Ray Lui, Bill Lui Cho Hung, Mark Cheng, Patrick Lung Kong, Yvonne Yung Hung, Jackson Lau, John Sham, Tse Ning, Alex Fong, Henry Fong Ping
Running Time: 91 min.
By Paul Bramhall
During the early 90’s there was a spate of Hong Kong movies that were shot on location in either the US or Canada, perhaps an indication of directors assessing the feasibility of continuing to make movies overseas ahead of the 1997 handover back to China. 1990 gave us Joe Cheung’s Return Engagement, 1991 offered up Stephen Shin’s Black Cat, in 1992 Kirk Wong helmed Taking Manhattan, and in 1993 David Lai delivered Women on the Run.
Tony Leung Siu-Hung also jumped on the bandwagon in 1993, and headed over to New York to make Guns of Dragon. One of Hong Kong’s most celebrated fight choreographers, Siu-Hung stepped into the director’s chair for the first time in 1984 for the latter-day Shaw Brothers production (and still criminally unreleased on Blu-ray or DVD at the time of writing) Thunderclap. Despite being an entertaining slice of wuxia, all indicators looked like his foray into directing would be a one-off, and for the rest of the decade he’d stick to action choreography, lending his talents to genre classics like Angel. Notably he’d also take on fight choreography duties for the Seasonal Films US co-productions No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers and The King of Kickboxers, which perhaps Continue reading
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)
RELEASE DATE: April 5, 2022
On April 5, 2022, Arrow Video will be releasing the Blu-ray for Lau Kar-leung’s 1983 classic The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter. They’ll also be releasing an Arrow Store U.S. Exclusive version of the film, featuring original Theatrical Artwork.
Official details:
After one of its lead actors (cherub-faced action icon Alexander Fu Sheng) unexpectedly died midway through production, master director Lau Kar-leung (The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) retooled his latest martial arts epic, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, as the ultimate action spectacular in tribute to the fallen star.
Loosely based upon the legendary Yang dynasty chronicled in Chinese folklore, the film starts as the family patriarch and all but two of his sons are brutally wiped out in a bloody battle. One surviving son (Fu Sheng) returns Continue reading
Dreadnaught | Blu-ray(Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2022
On April 25, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1981 Yuen Woo-ping kung fu classic, Dreadnaught.
The film stars Yuen Biao (Knockabout), Leung Kar Yan (My Life’s on the Line), Kwan Tak Hing (The Skyhawk), Yuen Shun Yee (Dance of the Drunken Mantis), Philip Ko (Final Run) and Lily Li (Daggers 8).
Official details:
Directed by legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (The Matrix; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Dreadnaught expertly blends majestic action sequences with superb physical comedy, courtesy of stars Yuen Biao, Bryan Leung Kar-yan, and Yuen Shun-yee. Continue reading
Knockabout | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2022
On April 25, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1979 Sammo Hung kung fu classic, Knockabout. The film stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Lau Kar Wing (Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog), Sammo Hung (God of War) and Leung Kar Yan (The Victim).
Official details:
Another fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung (The Millionaires’ Express), Knockabout features a cast of martial arts movie legends including Yuen Biao (The Prodigal Son), Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (Warriors Two), and Lau Kar-wing (Odd Couple) alongside Hung himself.
Brothers Yipao (Yuen Biao) and Taipao (Leung Kar-yan) are a couple of down on their Continue reading
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