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Last Song for You, the directorial debut of Jill Leung, opened in Hong Kong cinemas during Christmas 2025 and has just screened in international premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam, taking place from 30 January – 9 February 2025.

Last Song for You is screening at International Film Festival Rotterdam

What if all you need to turn your life around is a little magic, a song and a teenage girl from your past? In his mid-forties, So Sing Wah’s career as singer and music writer hit rock bottom and he, suffering from insomnia and depression, hit a bottle. When he was ready to let go, he met his high school love Ha Man Huen in hospital. Shortly after she dies, a girl in her teens enters Sing Wah’s existence with a stubborn idea to shake him back to life.

“Last Song for You” is a genuine, straightforward, Cantopop-infused melodrama,...

The "Ip Man" movies represent some of the most fun you can have with the martial arts genre. The franchise is loosely based on the life of the actual Ip Man (or Yip Man), a Chinese martial arts grandmaster who specialized in the art of Wing Chun, and whose most famous student was Bruce Lee, the star of the incredible martial arts action film "Enter the Dragon." The main movies in the property are directed by Wilson Yip and star Donnie Yen as the titular character. Yen played Ip Man for more than a decade in-between giving us one of the best "Star Wars" characters ever in Chirrut Îmwe from "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," as well as one of the best fights in the "John Wick" films.

So far as martial arts cinema goes, it rarely gets better than the "Ip Man" movies, which manage to actually create...

How much money did Mike Tyson make from Hollywood? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Of course, Mike Tyson’s larger-than-life personality and wild antics made him a fan favorite, especially for his knockout punches. Still, his unforgettable cameo in The Hangover made him a Hollywood star.

Interestingly, Tyson earned some serious cash for his cameo, and he didn’t stop there. Tyson has appeared in several other movies and shows, raking in money while showing off his scary and comedic chops. Let’s look at his appearances in the industry and how much it has added to his pocket over the years.

Mike Tyson’s Earning From Hollywood Career

Mike Tyson made a smart career move when he traded his boxing gloves for movie roles, raking in big bucks for his appearances. His most famous cameo came in The Hangover, where he played a hilarious version of himself. It got him $100,000 for this iconic scene,...

Jake Paul can throw all the punches he wants, but going up against the legend himself, Iron Mike Tyson? Forget about it—he couldn’t even make a scratch. Now, here’s the kicker: while Paul’s swings don’t do much, one Star Wars icon once managed to break Tyson’s pinky with just a single finger.

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Yep, a simple Jedi-esque move left Iron Mike reeling, showing that sometimes, all it takes is one well-placed tap to take down a giant. Who knew Tyson’s true weak spot was his pinky!

Blocking Mike Tyson’s Punches: How Donnie Yen’s Wing Chun Move Left Iron Mike with a Broken Pinky Donnie Yen in Ip Man | Credits: Mandarin Films

“I was blocking his techniques”—and, yep, Star Wars legend Donnie Yen ended up fracturing Mike Tyson’s pinky with just one move. Even for ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson,...

In an era where a frighteningly increasing number of superhero movies have sought to save their heads by blaming their dismal performance on ‘superhero fatigue’, the market is all set to welcome a new entrant.

Filmmaker Andrea Iervolino has gathered a stellar cast to usher in the origin of the first Italian superhero franchise, Bunny Man. The movie, for which shooting is yet to commence, has already intrigued fans. After all, post the release of the first look, the hero has captured everyone’s imagination. But the impact of the publicity has been far from positive all over, with some fans holding reservations.

Bunny Man is set to be the first Italian superhero movie Mike Tyson’s next one is a story about how a superhero|| Image by Nemhrams 2020, licensed under Cc By-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

When filmmaker Andrea Iervolino conceived the plan of Bunny Man, he would not have...

Mike Tyson was an undefeatable beast when it came to boxing, and now he’s one of the few athletes who successfully transitioned to the big and small screens, amassing even more following and respect. His rise to becoming a legend in the ring is a story for the ages, but his Hollywood journey is just as colorful.

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Through all his appearances and roles, Tyson has proved that he has a sense of humor, which instantly made him a fan favorite. Needless to say, “the baddest man on the planet” brought in some hefty numbers through his work in the entertainment industry. But how much did he make from all these endeavors? Let’s find out!

Mike Tyson’s Movie Earnings: A Look at His Hollywood Payday Mike Tyson | All The Smoke Fight/YouTube

Mike Tyson made a lucrative career move when he went from...

John Wick: Chapter 4 star Donnie Yen once again demonstrates his particular set of skills in the newly released teaser for his upcoming action thriller, The Prosecutor. Though the footage may be brief, it is surely more than enough to entice action movie fans as Yen throws punches, kicks, and courtroom objections in this tale of a prosecutor who decides to take the law into his own hands.

You can check out the action-packed teaser for The Prosecutor below courtesy of Donnie Yen's official Instagram account.

While it may be short, this first look at The Prosecutor is undeniably sweet, as Donnie Yen proves once again why he is one of the best names in the action game. Reportedly based on a true case in Hong Kong, the movie finds Yen leading the way as a dedicated prosecutor who risks life and limb to free a wrongfully charged young man...

Over the course of four Ip Man movies, Donnie Yen's character faced off with a multitude of formidable challengers. Some were close to home, while others were foreigners skilled in forms of fighting unfamiliar to Master Ip. Whether it was his own reputation that was attracting attention or someone else forcing Ip's hand, he was constantly contending with fellow martial artists of varying skill levels and overcoming great challenges.

Some were beaten rather effortlessly, while others were strong enough to deliver some of the Ip Man franchise's best fights. The latter, of course, generally stand out as among the most talented fighters in the Ip Man movies. Interestingly, though, it would seem that the strongest out of all his opponents was not even a main antagonist or someone who was included in the climax of a film.

Mike Tyson's Frank Was The Strongest Rival To Ip Man Frank...

Donnie Yen, renowned martial artist, stars in action-packed upcoming films like The Prosecutor and Ip Man 5. Exciting news for fans as Yen reprises his roles in a Caine movie spin-off and confirms the sequel Flashpoint Resurgence. Yen will bring his real-life skills and screen presence to various projects like the Sleeping Dogs adaptation.

Donnie Yen is one of the most exciting action stars working today, and viewers can look forward to several of his upcoming movies. As a major figure in Hong Kong action films and Hollywood productions, Yen has built up a reputation as one of the most acclaimed martial artists currently on the scene, as hes starred in countless action films opposite stars like Jet Li, Sammo Hung, and Jackie Chan. With his incredible screen presence and the real fighting skills to back up his performances, seeing Yens name on a cast list is often enough reason...

Ip Man 5 with Donnie Yen is confirmed and may rectify Master Law's past defeats in the franchise. Lo Mang, a former martial arts star, deserves a huge win in Ip Man 5 to honor his legacy. The film should pay homage to Lo Mang's Shaw Brothers movies by showcasing his unique fighting style.

An insult to a kung fu movie legend can finally be rectified if one supporting character returns for Ip Man 5. The martial arts movie franchise appeared to reach a conclusion with Ip Man 4: The Finale's ending, but it's since become apparent that even the death of the titular character hasn't killed the series. Somehow, though, Ip Man 5 is happening regardless.

As it stands, very little is known about the plans for Ip Man 5. That said, the project has been confirmed to be in development, with Donnie Yen returning to reprise his...

2024 sees Donnie Yen cementing his place as Hollywood's biggest martial arts action star. Yen's upcoming projects, including the John Wick spin-off and Ip Man 5, will solidify his status as a martial arts movie legend. Donnie Yen remains one of Hong Kong cinema's biggest stars, but his reach in Hollywood is still growing.

A legend in Hong Kong cinema, Donnie Yen has made his mark in Hollywood, but 2024 is set to take the martial artist and actor's career to new heights. In 1984, Yen landed his first starring role in the martial arts action flick Drunken Tai Chi. From there, he rose to fame in Hong Kong, eventually making his directorial debut with 1997's Legend of the Wolf. A few years later, he appeared in the Hollywood film Highlander: Endgame and, soon enough, played the antagonist in Jackie Chan's action comedy Shanghai Knights. Decades later, Donnie Yen is now the new Jackie Chan.

The Ip Man series features some of the best hand-to-hand action scenes in modern cinema. Ip Man faces a variety of opponents in different styles, showcasing his versatile skills. The best fight is between Ip Man and Master Hung in Ip Man 2, a legendary battle of skills.

The Ip Man series has some of the 21st century's best hand-to-hand action scenes, with their best fights standing out from almost anything else in modern cinema. The series focuses on Ip Man, a real-life Wang Chun Martial Arts Master. Played by Donnie Yen in the movies, Ip Man is a patient and kind man who nevertheless possesses the skills and will of a true warrior.

His greatest challenges range in combat style, all while Ip Man survives Japan's occupation of China in World War II, the efforts of corrupt foreign interests to abuse and mock Martial Arts, and the challenges of moving to the United States.

Mike Tyson is set to play himself in “Bunny-Man,” an offbeat superhero movie that is being shot in Italy.

The former heavyweight boxing champion on Tuesday attended a press conference held in the Northern city of Turin with Italian producer Andrea Iervolino and writer Enrico Remmert to announce “Bunny-Man,” which will be entirely shot in Turin.

Iervolino, whose production credits include Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” Johnny Depp-starrer “Waiting for the Barbarians” and “Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend,” is producing the film via his TaTaTu shingle.

“Bunny-Man” involves a multimillionaire superhero who strikes against evil forces in anonymity wearing a rabbit mask, according to a provided synopsis. He is driven by the desire to avenge his sister who committed suicide after suffering a violent act, images of which wound up on the internet.

“We are excited to embark on this innovative project, 95% of which will be shot on a virtual set,...

Ip Man 5 could be a spin-off that focuses on characters inspired by Ip Man, exploring their journeys and possibly featuring Ip Man in a supporting role through flashbacks. Another possibility for Ip Man 5 is to delve into the life of Wong Shun Leung, Ip Man's first student, and how he spreads his mentor's teachings to the next generation. The fifth installment could also focus on Ip Man's sons, Ip Chun and Ip Ching, as they carry on their father's legacy after his death, showcasing the family drama and emphasizing their journeys.

With martial artist and action star Donnie Yen's recent announcement of Ip Man 5, the future of the franchise is now both exciting and confusing. The news that Ip Man 5 was going to happen was quite surprising, namely because Yen's now iconic Ip Man character died at the end of Ip Man 4: The Finale,...

Donnie Yen will return as Ip Man in Ip Man 5 despite the character's death in Ip Man 4, presenting a surprise for martial arts fans. The challenge Ip Man 5 faces is not the character's death, but rather continuing the story's biggest theme from Ip Man 4. Ip Man 5 can overcome this challenge by focusing on Ip Man's mortality and telling a heartfelt story of him training his son and living life to its fullest.

Donnie Yen will return as Bruce Lee's kung fu mentor in Ip Man 5, but the movie has a bigger challenge to overcome than his death at the end of Ip Man 4: The Finale. Donnie Yen's portrayal of famed Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man stands as his signature role, with the Ip Man movie franchise chronicling its title character's life story, albeit in a fictionalized form. The 2019 sequel Ip Man 4: The Finale...

Martial arts movie stars often get typecast as either heroes or villains, but some are skilled at playing both roles, like Carter Wong and Max Zhang. Another example is Gary Daniels, known for his flexibility and kicking skills, who plays both heroes and villains in martial arts films. Actors like Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, and Dolph Lundgren have successfully portrayed both heroes and villains, showcasing their versatility in action films.

Numerous great martial arts stars play heroes and villains alike. Martial arts films are typically headlined by actors or actresses with a life-long background in formal martial arts training. Oftentimes, leads of martial arts films tend to become somewhat typecast for portraying heroes, while others go the opposite route and primarily play villains.

Some martial arts stars, however, pull off quite a juggling act with both heroes and villains. In such cases, martial arts movie stars who tackle the good...

It's safe to assume that Donnie Yen's appearance in John Wick: Chapter 4 was the first time many had seen this amazing action star in motion. While his brawl with Keanu Reeves was a sight to behold, Yen has had a lengthy history in the action genre, pumping out stellar film after stellar film that not only shows off his martial arts prowess but also tells compelling stories on top of it. Arguably one of his most successful ventures is Ip Man, a series chronicling the life of the eponymous Wing Chun grandmaster who famously mentored the late Bruce Lee.

Now spanning over four entries over a decade, the announcement of another mainline Ip Man film both surprised and stunned some. While it'll be a while before we see Yen on the big screen again, there's no better time to invest yourself in the grandiose story of Ip Man.

To the shock of fans of the franchise, Ip Man 5 is officially in development. The question is...how? Not only did the last installment, Ip Man 4: The Finale, imply it was the final film by literally featuring the words "The Finale," but the movie also concludes with Master Ip (Donnie Yen) passing away from cancer. Despite this, it was announced at the Cannes International Film Festival and by series star Donnie Yen on Instagram that the story of Ip Kai-man, the Wing-Chun master who trained Bruce Lee, would continue with a fifth entry.

John Wick: Chapter 4 standout Donnie Yen has revealed a trio of new projects, all of which have been announced by the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Motion Pictures during Cannes Market, and one of them is Ip Man 5. The actor and martial artist took to social media to share posters for each of the new projects, with the Ip Man 5 first look teasing the sort of one-man-army battle that fans of the franchise have come to know and love.

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Alongside the poster for Ip Man 5, Yen shared a first look at the follow-up to the 2007 action flick Flash Point, titled Flash Point Resurgence, which will likely find Yen's Detective Sergeant Ma Jun taking on another dangerous case that only he can solve.The third and final project, Misjudgement, is much more mysterious.

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Coming fresh off of the success of John Wick: Chapter 4, actor Donnie Yen will continue his on-screen run with Ip Man 5. The movie was announced at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival and the actor took to Instagram to confirm the news with a poster. The poster also seems to suggest that Yen will be taking a turn in the director's chair.

Further titles include ’Flash Point Resurgence’ and ‘Misjudgement’.

A trio of action films led by martial arts superstar Donnie Yen have been revealed by Hong Kong-based Mandarin Motion Pictures at the Cannes market.

The company will introduce Ip Man 5, Flash Point Resurgence and Misjudgement to buyers at the Marché this week.

Yen, who was most recently seen in John Wick: Chapter 4, is well known for his role as the eponymous Ip Man, the real-life Wing Chun grandmaster who was a teacher of Bruce Lee. The previous instalment, Ip Man 4: The Finale, generated more than $176.3m at the...

Martial arts and stunt legend Scott Adkins got a chance to really go for it with his role in "John Wick: Chapter 4." After bugging franchise director Chad Stahelski for years to cast him in an actual role, the English stunt performer finally got his moment in the spotlight, playing the German head of the High Table, who's basically the bad boss at the end of the video game, Killa Harkan.

The hulking crime boss was a truly unique role for the prolific martial arts actor, who was previously known for his performance in "Undisputed II" and for playing karate expert and cartoonishly racist Marine gunnery sergeant Barton Geddes in "Ip Man 4: The Finale." That role saw him act opposite Hong Kong martial arts legend Donnie Yen, who would once again find himself faced with one of Adkins' grotesque villains in "John Wick: Chapter 4." But Killa Harkan was...

Whether new or old, the best Donnie Yen movies showcase the actor's incredible fighting prowess and his equally captivating qualities as a dramatic performer. With over 35 years of experience in the martial arts movie genre and proficiency in multiple martial arts styles, Yen is already a legend. The martial arts actor's career only continues to grow, especially after his introduction to a certain iconic Hollywood franchise with John Wick: Chapter 4. As Yen's fans excitedly await his appearance in the highly anticipated film, they can also look back at some of the best films in his career so far.

Proficient in a number of different martial art styles, and inspired by the movies of Bruce Lee, Donnie Yen started his career in 1983 and has become one of the most accomplished martial arts actors in movie history. As fans will see with John Wick: Chapter 4, on top of his acting skills,...

Ip Man 3 star Donnie Yen relives a frightening fight scene near miss when he was filming a brawl with Mike Tyson. The first film in the Ip Man franchise was released in 2008, introducing audiences to Yen's titular martial artist. The third film, which was released in 2015, follows Yen's character as he fights to defend a local school from a ruthless gang and a property developer named Frank (Tyson).

During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Yen recalls a time while filming an Ip Man 3 fight scene in which Tyson came dangerously close to actually punching him in the face. Tyson had relatively little filming experience at the time and Yen, who was a fan of the boxer, remembers being a little nervous. Check out Yen's full comment or watch the interview below (Yen's comment begins at 5:18):

"I’ve always been a big fan of Mike.

“Aided by the star magnetism of Yen and Tse and back in his element on the colorful streets of Hong Kong, Chan goes out with both guns blazing.” ~ G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle

An explosive action thriller boasting a powerhouse cast headlined by international martial arts action superstars Donnie Yen and Nicholas Tse (Shaolin, New Police Story), Raging Fire will debut exclusively on the martial arts streaming service Hi-yah! on October 22, before hitting Digital, Blu-ray and DVD November 23 with a new English dub from Well Go USA Entertainment.

A “blistering action/thriller exploring police corruption, violent regret, and all the heroic bloodshed you can handle” and the last film from acclaimed action auteur Benny Chan, Raging Fire co-stars Patrick Tam, Kenny Wong (New Police Story), Deep Ng (Stool Pigeon), Jeana Ho, Angus Yeung, Bruce Tong, Henry Mak (Operation Red Sea), Yu Kang (Ip Man 3), German Cheung (The White Storm 2: Drug Lords...

The Action-Packed, Martial Arts Extravaganza featuring the Kick Ass Return of Jade Leung hits Digital, Blu-ray & DVD August 24 with an English Dub

The Fatal Raid, hitting Digital, Blu-ray and DVD August 24 from Well Go USA Entertainment, “…brings back the ‘girls with guns’ sub-genre of Asian action cinema with a bang.” Action icon Jade Leung “makes an impressive return” (Asian Action Pulse) alongside a stellar cast including Patrick Tam, Min-Chen Lin (Vampire Cleanup Department), Jeana Ho (iGirl), Michael Tong, and Kristy Yeung. In The Fatal Raid, two elite police teams undertake a secret operation tracking a dangerous gang across the border into Macau, ending in a deadly firefight. Twenty years later, an escort mission brings the survivors back to the scene—and an unwelcome reunion.

Two elite police teams head up a secret operation following a dangerous smuggling ring across the Macau border, but when their presence is discovered, the mission ends in a deadly firefight.

The Donnie Yen-starring action thriller “Raging Fire” will open in North American theaters on Aug. 13, its distributor Well Go USA Entertainment announced Friday.

The film is the final project of the late iconic Hong Kong film director Benny Chan, who passed away last summer. Chan was beloved for action films like “The White Storm” and Jackie Chan pictures like “New Police Story.”

“Raging Fire” will screen ahead of its broader theatrical outing on Aug. 9 as the Centerpiece film selection of the New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff). Later this year, it will land on the martial arts streaming channel Hi-yah!, prior to its physical and digital release.

“We have been long-time champions of both the late director Benny Chan’s work and Donnie Yen,” said Nyaff executive director Samuel Jamier. “The Centerpiece presentation is the keystone event of Nyaff, representing the tone and unique spirit of our festival, which...

Donnie Yen recently appeared at the Shanghai International Film Festival masterclass and reminisced about his long and illustrious career. Donnie Yen also served as the ambassador for the festival's "Belt and Road Film Week" sidebar and showcased his latest film Raging Fire. The film is directed by Benny Chan, who unfortunately passed away last August after a bout with nasopharyngeal cancer. While in the masterclass, Yen recalled the real danger he felt while filming Ip Man 3 with former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson.

The two of them starred together in the third film of the famous Ip Man franchise in 2016, with Yen reprising his role as the Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man. Tyson played a corrupt property developer who takes an interest in the school of Ip Man's son. Being a fan of Tyson himself and taking note of his reputation, Yen had to be very careful while filming...

Distributor Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to “Raging Fire,” the latest action thriller featuring martial arts superstar Donnie Yen.

The pic is set to hit U.S. theaters later this year before landing on martial arts streaming channel Hi-yah!.

“Raging Fire” is the final title from the late Hong Kong helmer Benny Chan, who passed away last August. He was best known for action and martial arts works, including crime thriller “The White Storm,” 2011’s “Shaolin, and Jackie Chan pictures “New Police Story” and “Robin B-Hood.”

It was produced by Emperor Film Production, Tencent Pictures and Super Bullet Pictures.

Yen, known for his roles in Disney’s live-action “Mulan” and the “Ip Man” franchises, appears alongside actors Patrick Tan, Nicholas Tse, Jeana Ho, and Ray Liu (“Flash Point”).

“We are thrilled to team up with Emperor, Tencent and Super Bullet Pictures to bring ‘Raging Fire’ to North American audiences,...

Speaking at a Shanghai International Film Festival masterclass this week, Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen recounted how one of Mike Tyson’s hooks almost knocked him out with the force of “a head-on truck” during the shooting of Ip Man 3 (2015). The actor has taken on triple duties at this year’s Siff. In addition to sharing the highlights of his career in the masterclass, he has also premiered his latest cop thriller Raging Fire and is the ambassador for the festival’s “Belt and Road Film Week” sidebar.

Yen recalled that, as a boxing fan of Tyson’s, he relished the chance to spar with the ...

Speaking at a Shanghai International Film Festival masterclass this week, Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen recounted how one of Mike Tyson’s hooks almost knocked him out with the force of “a head-on truck” during the shooting of Ip Man 3 (2015). The actor has taken on triple duties at this year’s Siff. In addition to sharing the highlights of his career in the masterclass, he has also premiered his latest cop thriller Raging Fire and is the ambassador for the festival’s “Belt and Road Film Week” sidebar.

Yen recalled that, as a boxing fan of Tyson’s, he relished the chance to spar with the ...

Ip Man: Kung Fu Master is the latest film to portray the legendary grandmaster of Wing Chun Kung Fu, Ip Man, the real life teacher of Bruce Lee who lived from 1983 to 1972. All the films have been heavily fictionalized, and the Ip Man film franchise is far from unified. There have been multiple actors, directors and filmmakers featuring Ip Man, and this new film is independent from all of those, although confusingly enough, it’s very connected.

The most prominent Ip Man franchise stars Donnie Yen. It began in 2008 with Ip Man and retained the same core team for four installments: directed by Wilson Yip, produced by Raymond Wong, and written by Edmond Wong.

Yip and Yen collaborated in some previous critically acclaimed martial arts films like Kill Zone (aka Spl: Sha Po Lang), Dragon Tiger Gate, and Flashpoint – all of which were well regarded for their high octane...

There are so many great martial arts movies on Netflix. Always with a watchful eye on foreign film, Netflix has acquired many of the most talked about titles, fresh off the boat from Asia which remains the cutting edge of the genre. Netflix also has a solid collection of the classics, so many groundbreaking films that launched enduring franchises.

With movies ranging from internationally recognized masterpieces to cheesy and gratuitously ultra-violent flicks, it’s time for “Netflix and Kill” as we take revenge on the villains who dishonored our family and the Shaolin Temple. Here is a selection of some of the latest actioners to have recently become available on Netflix, which longtime fans may have overlooked. And for those newbies to the genre, here are also some of the must-see classics, just to get you started.

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When Donnie Yen launched this fictionalized account of Bruce Lee’s master,...

Martial arts action title stars Peter Pham, Vietnamese boxing champion Truong Dinh Hoang and Thai martial arts star Simon Kook.

Arclight Films has picked up international rights, excluding Vietnam, to martial arts thriller Foggy Mountain, directed by Vietnamese filmmaker Phan Anh in co-operation with scriptwriter Ken Dinh.

The film’s ensemble cast includes Peter Pham, Vietnamese boxing champion Truong Dinh Hoang and Thai martial arts star Simon Kook (Ip Man 3). Arclight Films will be screening and introducing the film to buyers at Filmart Online, which kicks off today (August 26).

Pham plays a fighter who sets out on a quest...

The Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza panel is on at the virtual San Diego Comic Con right now and Well Go USA wanted to share their all-new trailer for Fruit Chan’s 2019 feature “Invincible Dragon,” an exclusive debut as a part of the panel presentation.

When a brilliant but trigger-happy detective is outsmarted by a serial killer, he pays a high price for his momentary lapse in judgment. Robbed of both his fiancée and his job, he soon spirals out of control and goes back to what he knows best: fighting. Unbeknownst to him, a serendipitous reunion with an old rival (Brazilian mixed martial artist Anderson Silva) may be the key to unlocking the truth about his fiancée’s disappearance—and to apprehending the killer.

Well Go USA will debut “Invincible Dragon” in North America on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital on October 6.

This year’s Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza panel will...

Former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson is getting ready for his big comeback fight. Against a shark. Discovery has announced that Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef will help kick off the 2020 edition of Shark Week. While this may sound like a joke, the network has even released a brief teaser to prove that this is, in fact, very real.

The teaser shows Mike Tyson training on the beach. Running, punching surfboards in half and blowing up beach toys. We don't see any of the alleged man vs. shark action, but Tyson does look to be in fighting shape again. Some videos of the boxer training recently made the rounds online, which led to speculation that he may be getting ready for a comeback fight. Though it would have been hard to predict this. Tyson had this to say about it.

"I took on this challenger to...

The action adventure feature "Journey to China: The Mystery of Iron Mask' (aka "Viy 2") is directed by Oleg Stepchenko, starring Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rutger Hauer, Charles Dance, Jason Flemyng, Xingtong Yao and Anna Churina, available April 10, 2020:

"...in early 1700, a cartographer returns to map the 'Russian Far East'. 

"But he's forced on to China, where he confronts the 'Dragon Master'. 

"Then the iron masked 'Russian Tsar' escapes the 'Tower of London' to a Russian ship..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Journey To China: The Mystery of Iron Mask"...

Flat-footed storytelling meets fleet-footed choreography and sumptuous production values in the untaxingly fun “Ip Man 4: The Finale,” the last installment of director Wilson Yip and producer-star Donnie Yen’s glossy mythmaking tetralogy about the famous Wing Chun master.

The insistent subtitle is there for a reason: everyone, Yen included, thought that “Ip Man 3” would be his last time donning Ip Man’s priestlike tunic. Then again, after “Ip Man 2,” still the best in the franchise, Yen was also reportedly reluctant to return. A little like the great, wise, noble sifu (“master-father”) he so convincingly embodies, Yen apparently only re-enters the fray when circumstances (read: box office) leave him no other option.

The problem, then, is how to sustain a story that had largely run out of arc by the bruising climax of the last film? The solution the regular team of screenwriters — Edmond Wong, Chan Tai-lee, Jil Leung,...

As we enter the holidays Lionsgate and Bron Studios are looking to explode with the nationwide release of the Jay Roach-directed Bombshell starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie. The Fox News sexual harassment drama had a stellar limited opening last weekend, earning an estimated $312,000, with a per-screen average of $78,000. As it opens today in approximately 1,450 locations in North America, it is sure to put more coins in its piggy bank.

“This is an important, timely and topical film driven by world-class filmmakers and outstanding performances, great word of mouth, and the strong buzz and momentum after the Golden Globe and SAG nominations,” Damon Wolf, President of Worldwide Marketing for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group told Deadline. “Last week’s sold-out special screenings led to one of the highest-grossing limited release engagements of the year and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.”

“Bombshell is the first major movie to explore the #metoo movement,...

The Donnie Yen starring Ip Man series seemed to be done with the 2015 “Ip Man 3” which opened to lukewarm responses. But it would seem there is still life in the old beast after all, for the next entry in the franchise, the innovatively titled “Ip Man 4”, is gearing up for release. Donnie Yen swears this would be the last film in the series.

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While a lot of the plot details are still under wraps, “Ip Man 4” sees the titular Wing Chun master arrive in San Francisco, United States where his most famous student, Bruce Lee, has upset the local martial arts community by opening a Wing Chun school.

Donnie Yen reprises his role as Ip Man and director Wilson Yip and writer Edmond Wong also return for the fourth film of the franchise. After Mike Tyson in the third film, this time it is English actor Scott Adkins...

The latest star to speak out in support of the Hong Kong police force during continued mass anti-government protests that have swept through the city in recent weeks: newly minted live-action “Mulan” star Liu Yifei (also known as Crystal Liu). Variety reports that the Chinese-born actress recently shared “a Chinese propaganda post in support of the police crackdown on mass anti-government protests in Hong Kong,” a choice that has drawn ire from many, inspiring a call to #BoycottMulan.

Variety reports that on the “Twitter-like Weibo social media platform, where Liu has nearly 66 million followers,” the Disney star shared an “image from the Communist Party mouthpiece, the People’s Daily, that reads ‘I support the Hong Kong police; you can beat me up now’ in Chinese and ‘What a shame for Hong Kong’ below in English. She also reiterated campaign’s hashtag: ‘I also support the Hong Kong Police’ with a heart and strong-arm emoji.

China’s internet is thrilled by news that Marvel appears to be insisting on casting an ethnic Chinese actor as Shang-Chi in the master of kung fu’s own spinoff film and has begun scouting out candidates for the role.

Variety reporter Justin Kroll tweeted Sunday that Marvel is apparently “putting out test offers for a group of men in their 20s” for its “Shang-Chi” movie. He added that the studio has “been adamant to reps offering up their clients for the role” that candidates “have to be of Chinese ancestry,” with no other Asian ancestry accepted.

Twitter is blocked on China’s highly censored internet, but that hasn’t stopped the tweet from going viral in the mainland. Users have screen-grabbed it and spread it on China’s parallel Weibo platform, where the hashtag “Shang-Chi casting” has since been viewed 100 million times, and the hashtag “Marvel’s first Chinese...

Ever since his fight against Ip Man, former martial arts master Cheung Tin Chi (Max Zhang) lives a quiet life with his son owning a small grocery store. However, as he defends a girl against the gang of Tso Sai Kit (Kevin Cheng) this life is no longer an option for him and his son, as they are now in the middle of an internal fight of a Chinese crime syndicate for power over the city. Led by Tso Ngan Kwan (Michelle Yeoh), the majority of the triads aim to become legalized while a small fraction led by her brother Tso Sai Kit aims to strike deals with the British invaders, securing wider control and profit for them.

When this alliance threatens their lives and the local community, Cheung Tin has to use his skills to defend his friends. However, as he will soon find out, the enemy is much...

With the massive popularity following “Train to Busan”, it seems inevitable that other Asian countries are keen to follow suit in offering their own take on the tired zombie genre which explains this current Hong Kong/China co-production. Not only is Alan Lo’s debut feature timed perfectly to coincide with that film’s success, but also finds that mixture of humanity and comedy as prime ingredients to exploit in this new zombie comedy offering.

“Zombiology: Enjoy Yourself Tonight” screened at the New York Asian Film Festival

Trying to move on in life, friends Lung and Chi-Yeung are two eccentric hot-blooded young men leading a devil-may-care life that deem themselves heroes who can save the earth, to the annoyance of their friends as all they do is immerse themselves in their own world.

However, Lung can do nothing about things in life that don’t work out as he wishes,...

And now we’re coming to a close with the Ip Man trilogy as I finally revisit Ip Man 3. If you want, catch up on my write ups of Ip Man and Ip Man 2. Let’s also pretend Master Z and Ip Man 4 don’t exist for the time being ;) Ip Man 3 definitely washes out that bad taste of the prior film despite also having more boxing in it. I’m wondering if the film makers responded to the complaints from that movie and tried to fix them in this one? Let’s find out. Ip Man 3 opens up with a pandering cameo from a now older Bruce Lee who wants to study under the wing chun master. In an origin story that someone...

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The cinematic odyssey of Ip Man — the real-life master of Wing Chun and, famously, instructor of Bruce Lee — continues with “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy.” But don’t expect Donnie Yen to show up in this installment and don’t expect much in the way of historical fealty, narrative plausibility or serious examinations about human dignity or the ethics of kung fu.

Expect, instead, a spin-off about Ip Man’s rival from “Ip Man 3,” Cheung Tin Chi. After his secret defeat at the hands of Ip Man, Cheung Tin Chi became a mercenary — so briefly that it barely impacts the story. After retiring, he sets up a tiny grocery and tries to raise his son in peace, but a chance encounter with opium dealers leads to one giant fight sequence after another.

The story of “Master Z” is frustratingly muddled, and Cheung Tin Chi has very little to do with it.

Top-class fighting and fabulous production design overcome the stale plot of “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy,” a 1960s-set spin-off from the hit trilogy about the legendary Wing Chun master who trained Bruce Lee. With Max Zhang stepping capably into the spotlight as a former Ip Man challenger who wants to live peacefully but can’t avoid trouble, “Master Z” is professionally executed by veteran action director-choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (“Kill Bill”) and given a star-power lift by the casting of Michelle Yeoh and “Guardians of the Galaxy” team member Dave Bautista in villain roles. This expansion of the Ip Man Universe performed credibly in China and Hong Kong in early 2019 and has the required combination of grunt and gloss to repeat the feat when it opens April 12 on U.S. screens.

Since 2008, no fewer than seven Ip Man-related features have been released, including Wong Kar-wai’s “The Grandmaster” (2013). Following hot on...

A veteran of Hong Kong action flicks, Michelle Yeoh may have gotten a taste of the high, High life in Crazy Rich Asians last year, but don’t think that means she’s done taking on fools with slick moves and sharp weapons. In the movie Master Z: IP Man Legacy – a spinoff of IP Man 3 – she joins actors Max Zhang, Tony Jaa and Dave Bautista (Guardians Of The…...

Having truly cemented his legendary status, Donnie Yen has emerged as one of the few martial arts and kung-fu superstars in the scene that has never really let down his fans, except with this sequel. Still wowing audiences into his 50s with his skill, technique and command of the screen regardless of his role, he returns to the ‘Iceman’ saga with director Raymond Yip for this action-packed sequel, arriving on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital from WellGo USA on February 19.

During the Ming Dynasty, palace guard Ying is accidentally buried alive in a massive avalanche and finds himself frozen in time as a result. Brought back to life and finding his associates Sao, Niehu and Yuanlong still alive, Ying is awakened in the modern-day where he learns that a legendary object can help him return to his time-period, known as The Golden Wheel of Time which can correct the wrongs of history,...

The critically acclaimed film Maquia: When The Flower Blooms hits Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download on February 5 via Eleven Arts Anime Studio and Shout! Factory. Marking the directorial debut of screenwriter Mari Okada (The Anthem of the Heart), the feature is also composed by Kenji Kawai.

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