Tag: martial arts

Spanning Gaming, Television, And Movies, Netflix To Acquire WB 

In a move that is likely bigger than the average person is expecting, Netflix just announced they plan to acquire WB which includes IP from multiple major brands.  Did you ever think HBO and Netflix would become one service? Well that’s an idea on the board for Netflix as they announced a massive $82.7 Billion (with a B) deal. The mostly cash and stock deal...

Original Version of Star Wars Returns to Theaters in 2027

Lucasfilm has made the speculation official, a new, fully remastered version of George Lucas’ original Star Wars is coming to theaters. Fans who’ve been holding out hope for seeing the original version of Star Wars remastered or back on the big screen are getting some wonderful news this afternoon. While we knew Star Wars would be back in theaters as part of the big 50th...

Prisoner of War Lacks Oomph | Review

The latest Scott Adkins action flick, Prisoner of War, tries to balance the line between a serious war drama and martial arts action without...

The Old Woman With the Knife | Review

A new Korean action-thriller arrives this week with The Old Woman and the Knife, which puts a fresh spin on the "aging badass" genre...

Monkey Man is a Brutal, Engaging New Action Film | Review

Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, brings heart, spiritualism, and intense action together in a laser-focused story that's a ton of fun to watch....

The Raid Redemption Comes to 4K This January

Sony Home Entertainment has announced Gareth Edwards' The Raid Redemption is finally coming to 4K Ultra HD, bringing a new color grade and everything! The...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Brings the Franchise to The Next Level | Review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is here to usher in a new era of the Heroes in a Half-Shell, which it does with...

Enter the Dragon Comes to 4K Ultra HD this August

Bruce Lee's iconic final film, Enter The Dragon, is making its way to 4K for the first time as it celebrates its 50th anniversary....

New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Trailer Comes Out of the Sewer

As promised last week, today brings a brand new trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, filled with action, humor, and awesomeness. To...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Gets New Poster and Release Date

Paramount has dropped a new poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, which reveals an earlier release date, plus a new trailer next...

John Wick: Chapter 4 Home Release Details Announced

Lionsgate has announced when John Wick fans will be able to enjoy Chapter 4 from the comfort of home. It's going to be a...

John Fights Assassins Across the Globe in New John Wick: Chapter 4 Trailer

This morning brings eager fans a fresh look at John Wick: Chapter 4, showing off a host of new characters and tons of globe-trotting...

First Trailer for Polite Society is a Hoot

Focus Features has released the first trailer for Polite Society, an upcoming martial arts/action comedy that looks like a lot of fun. Polite Society...

Sony Developing a Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon TV Series

Sony Pictures is looking to dive deeper into their IP catalog and is working on a series based on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with...

Kung Fu Panda 4 In Development; Release Date Set

Dreamworks Animation has announced a fourth movie in the Kung Fu Panda series is currently in the works...it even has a release date! If the...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Review)

With jaw-dropping action sequences and an impactful story unlike we’ve seen before in a superhero film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is...

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Gets a New Collectible SteelBook 4K Release

The classic, Oscar winning, martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is getting a special SteelBook 4K UHD release just in time for the...

25 Years Later and Mortal Kombat Still Feels Like Essential Viewing for Martial Artists

Beneath the veneer of cheesy 90s action and video game callbacks, Mortal Kombat holds poignant themes that still work even 25 years later. 25...

Redefining the Action Genre: The Lasting Impact of The Matrix and Yuen Woo-Ping

The 90s provided a wealth of action movies from the campy to the iconic. At the tail end of the decade, however, The Matrix came in and changed the way action films appeared on screen and how they were made. Today, I’m taking a look at how it drastically altered the Action Movie genre, the key person behind it.