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Wet, wild and VERY BRUTAL! Well Go USA to release WW2 thriller ‘Dongji Rescue’ in Theaters in August

On August 22, 2025, Well Go USA is giving Dongji Rescue a limited theatrical release. The upcoming period thriller is based on the real-life “Lisbon Maru Sinking Incident” that took place during World War II. In 1942, a Japanese ship carrying British prisoners of war was torpedoed. Dongji fishermen risked their lives to rescue over 300 British soldiers and protected and rescued three British individuals during a large-scale search by … Continue reading

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Murder ink! Eureka’s Blu-ray for the 1973 Jimmy Wang Yu classic ‘The Tattooed Dragon’ now available

Now shipping is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Tattooed Dragon, a 1973 Golden Harvest kung fu classic starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman). Written and directed by Lo Wei, the man behind the Bruce Lee’s international hits The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, The Tattooed Dragon was designed to bring martial arts superstar Jimmy Wang Yu to a global audience still hungry for kung fu cinema in the aftermath

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Wook, there it is! Watch the New Trailer for ‘No Other Choice’ from ‘Oldboy’ director Park Chan-wook

"The Ax" Novel

Arriving in U.S. theaters in October from Neon is No Other Choice, the latest movie from visionary director Park Chan-wook (Decision to Leave, Old Boy). This South Korean thriller is an adaptation Donald E. Westlake’s best-selling crime novel, The Ax (aka I Can’t Help It). After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. No Other Choice stars Lee … Continue reading

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Proof of the Man | Blu-ray (Arrow)

On September 8, 2025, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1977’s Proof of the Man. Movie mogul Haruki Kadokawa changed the landscape of Japanese cinema for good when he introduced the concept of the blockbuster to the country with this gripping crime drama featuring an all-star cast. When mixed-raced Johnny Hayward (Flower Travellin’ Band vocalist Joe Yamanaka) heads from his Harlem home to Tokyo, he becomes the victim … Continue reading

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Bob Odenkirk breaks the bad in the Final Trailer for ‘Nobody 2’ from acclaimed Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto

Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto (The Big 4, The Night Comes for Us) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Killers, Headshot, Macabre) – is prepping Nobody 2, the sequel to 2021’s Nobody, which has Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) reprising his lead role. Tjahjanto directs from a script by Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody), Aaron Rabin (Jack Ryan), Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem (Kate). Kelly McCormick and David Leitch return to … Continue reading

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What Casino Game Would Martial Arts Stars Master?

Martial arts legends often have to delicately balance risk and reward. The same happens when you step into a casino. Due to that, it’s only fun to wonder which casino games martial arts stars would master. There are some clear similarities between martial arts and casino games. Both demand a high level of focus and sharp instincts. Whether in hand-to-hand combat or skillful play, you aim to outmaneuver your opponent. … Continue reading

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Forget about ‘Mortal Kombat II’! Steven Seagal, Michel Qissi and Viking Samurai unite for ‘Order of the Dragon’

"Order of the Dragon" Teaser Poster

Legendary action star Steven Seagal (Above of the Law, Attrition) is back! And he’s teaming up with Michel Qissi (Kickboxer), Ron Smoorenburg (Triple Threat) and David Kurzhal (Bloodstorm, The Last Kumite), who is perhaps better known as Viking Samurai. The upcoming martial arts action film is titled Order of the Dragon, which is a collaboration with the esteemed German labels Retro Gold 63 and Shamrock Media and Dream Team Pictures. Directed … Continue reading

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BRUTALITY! Watch the New Trailer + Character Posters for ‘Mortal Kombat II’ arriving in theaters in October

A sequel to the James Wan-produced reboot of Mortal Kombat, a martial arts-thriller based on the highly-successful video game franchise of the same name, is currently being prepped for release at New Line. And Simon McQuoid, who directed the original reboot, is back in the director’s chair! New Line has enlisted the writing skills of Jeremy Slater, who is best known for penning Marvel/Disney+ series Moon Knight (via Deadline). The first … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Great Wall | Blu-ray | Only $8.63 – Expires soon!

The Great Wall | Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Great Wall (read our review), starring Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones), Willem Dafoe (John Wick), Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs), Jing Tian (Special ID), Zhang Hanyu (The Assembly), Eddie Peng (Rise of the Legend). Acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou (Shadow, Hero, House of the Flying Daggers) directs this 15th century period flick revolving around an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world’s most iconic … Continue reading

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Ziam (2025) Review

Director: Kulp Kaljareuk Cast: Prin Suparat, Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich, Vayla Wanvayla, Johnny Anfone Running Time: 95 min.  By Paul Bramhall While 2003’s Ong Bak launched a Muay Thai movie boom out of Thailand that lasted for much of the 2000’s, towards the end of the decade filmmakers had turned to increasingly creative ways to portray the powerful martial art onscreen. Fireball gave us Muay Thai blended with basketball, Raging Phoenix introduced … Continue reading

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Play it again, Sammo! New U.S. Trailer for ‘Invincible Swordsman’ featuring Hong Kong legend Sammo Hung

Hong Kong martial arts legend Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In) is part of an all-star ensemble cast in Luo Yiwei’s Invincible Swordsman, a remake of Ching Siu-tung’s 1992 wuxia classic, The Swordsman II. Written by Wong Jing and based on the novel by Louis Cha, Invincible Swordsman stars Kitty Zhang Yuqi (The Mermaid) and Tim Huang Xiyan (The Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms). In … Continue reading

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Jet Li returns in the New Teaser Poster for Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic Tse

"Blades of the Guardians" Teaser Poster

Legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II) is currently hard-at-work directing Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2) and Nicolas Tse (Customs Frontline) in Blades of the Guardians, a live-action adaptation of the Chinese comic book of the same name from Mandarin Motion Pictures. After rumors circulating across every media source, it has been confirmed that Jet Li (League … Continue reading

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Fearless Dragons | Blu-ray (Severin)

On July 25, 2025, orders begin for Severin Films’ Blu-ray (Region A) for 1980’s Fearless Dragons, a kung fu-comedy classic from the iconic ‘70s label, Hong Kong studio Goldig Films Ltd. (The Dragon Lives Again). When two wily con men – martial arts movie legends Phillip Ko (Final Run) and Bryan Leung (Knockabout) – are framed for hijacking a trunkful of charity

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Are you ready for sumo’ ‘Street Fighter’ news? Professional wrestler Hirooki Goto joins as E. Honda

Kitao Sakura – an up and coming filmmaker who is perhaps best known for 2021’s Bad Trip, as well as a handful of episodes of 2023’s Twisted Metal series  – is directing Legendary Pictures’ live-action film adaptation of Capcom’s classic videogame, Street Fighter. Stars attached to Street Fighter include Andrew Koji (Snake Eyes) as Ryu; Noah Centineo (The Recruit) as Ken; Roman Reigns aka Joe Anoa’i (Fast & Furious Presents: … Continue reading

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Reimagining Heavy Hauls: The Advantages of a Gooseneck Towing Hitch

Moving Beyond the Struggles of Conventional Trailer Towing Towing heavy loads isn’t as simple as it looks. Trailer sway can send your heart racing, uneven weight distribution wears down your equipment over time, and the sheer focus required behind the wheel leads to driver exhaustion. Bumper-mounted towing systems, while functional for lighter trailers, often fail to deliver the stability needed for heavier hauls. As demand grows for safer and more … Continue reading

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