Blades of the Guardians Heads to North American Theaters in February

Posted on January 27, 2026 by admin

Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to Blades of the Guardians, the large-scale historical action film directed by legendary martial arts filmmaker Yuen Woo-ping. The film is set for a theatrical release on February 17, 2026, timed to the Chinese New Year.

Based on the popular comic by Xianzhe Xu, Blades of the Guardians stars Wu Jing, who also serves as producer, alongside Jet Li, Nicholas Tse, Yosh Yu, and K-pop idols JUN (Seventeen) and Winwin (NCT).

Set during China’s Sui Dynasty, the film follows a mercenary tasked with escorting a mysterious mission across the Western Regions, only to find himself pulled into a dangerous political scheme.

With Yuen Woo-ping at the helm, the film leans heavily into classical martial arts spectacle, blending large-scale action choreography with historical intrigue. The release continues Well Go USA’s long-standing focus on bringing international action cinema to North American audiences.

Levitating (Para Perasuk) Makes Its Sundance Debut at World Cinema Dramatic Competition Red Carpet

Posted on January 24, 2026 by admin

Levitating (Para Perasuk) premiered today at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival as part of the World Cinema Dramatic Competition, with a press line and red carpet held at The Yarrow Theatre in Park City ahead of its first public screening.

Director Wregas Bhanuteja appeared alongside cast members Angga Yunanda, Maudy Ayunda, Anggun, Bryan Domani, and Chicco Kurniawan, joined by producers and executive producers representing the film’s international production team. The group paused for photographs and brief press moments before heading inside for the morning screening.

Set in a town where trance possession is both ritual and livelihood, Levitating follows Bayu, a gifted spirit channeler whose flute music guides dancers into altered states as he struggles to protect his community and his home amid growing outside pressures. The film blends music, movement, and spirituality into a coming-of-age story rooted in tradition and collective survival.

The premiere marks Indonesia’s presence in this year’s competition lineup, with additional in-person and online screenings scheduled later in the festival’s run.

Photos from the red carpet capture the filmmakers and cast moments before the film’s Sundance journey officially began.

Photos: AIPImaging.com

Michael Jai White, Tyrese Gibson, and Isaiah Washington Star in Oscar Shaw Trailer

Posted on January 3, 2026 by admin

Samuel Goldwyn Films has released the official trailer for Oscar Shaw, a new action thriller starring Michael Jai White alongside Tyrese Gibson and Isaiah Washington. The film is set to arrive in theaters and on digital platforms on January 9.

White plays a retired police detective who takes justice into his own hands after the death of his closest friend, launching a familiar vengeance-driven storyline that places him back on the streets he once swore to protect. Directed by R. Ellis Frazier and Justin Nesbitt, Oscar Shaw leans heavily into genre staples, with shadowy visuals, street-level gunfights, and tough-talking confrontations framing its revenge narrative.

The trailer positions Oscar Shaw squarely within the wave of low-budget, direct-to-VOD action films that White has increasingly headlined in recent years, offering another vehicle for his physical presence and fight choreography rather than a reinvention of the genre. For fans of straightforward revenge thrillers, the film appears to deliver exactly what it promises, with little interest in subverting expectations.

Patrick Kindlon and EPHK Team for New Image Comics Series Tigress Island

Posted on December 16, 2025 by admin

Image Comics will release Tigress Island, a new five-issue comic series from writer Patrick Kindlon (Gehenna, Stringer) and artist EPHK (Harpy), launching in March 2026. The series blends pulp action and exploitation-inspired storytelling, drawing from the aesthetic of 1980s and 1990s genre cinema.

Tigress Island follows a group of former Hollywood actresses who are abducted and imprisoned on a remote island controlled by a ruthless female warden. Forced into captivity, the women must navigate shifting alliances, betrayal, and escalating danger as they attempt to escape the island and reclaim their freedom.

The debut issue will feature multiple cover variants, including artwork by EPHK, Luana Vecchio, and Kaladen. In addition to print release through comic book stores, the series will be available digitally on platforms such as Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

Tigress Island #1 arrives in comic shops on March 11, 2026.

Lionsgate Acquires TIFF Breakout ‘The Furious’ From XYZ Films

Posted on October 29, 2025 by admin

Lionsgate has picked up worldwide rights (excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao) to The Furious, the TIFF Midnight Madness fan favorite that drew standing ovations at its world premiere. A theatrical release is planned for 2026.

Produced by Bill Kong (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and developed with XYZ Films (The Raid franchise), the film marks the feature directorial debut of veteran action choreographer Kenji Tanigaki (Rurouni Kenshin).

The Furious follows a tradesman whose daughter’s abduction pulls him into a brutal criminal underworld. The cast includes Xie Miao, Joe Taslim (The Raid), Yayan Ruhian (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum), and Jija Yanin (Chocolate).

“We were blown away by The Furious, it redefines martial arts action,” said Lionsgate EVP Lauren Bixby.

The deal was negotiated by Brandon Hill for Lionsgate and Pip Ngo for XYZ Films. Edko Films financed and will release the film day-and-date in Chinese territories.

Kate Beckinsale Stars in Action-Thriller WILDCAT, Coming to Theaters and Digital on November 25

Posted on October 28, 2025 by admin

The trailer and poster for WILDCAT, an upcoming action-thriller starring Kate Beckinsale, have been released ahead of the film’s theatrical and digital debut on November 25.

Directed by James Nunn (One Shot) and written by Dominic Burns (Allies), the film follows an ex–black ops team that reunites to pull off a high-risk heist and save an eight-year-old girl’s life. With only twelve hours to act, the team must navigate through the chaos of a citywide riot, deliver a ransom, and frame a dangerous criminal organization.

The cast also includes Lewis Tan (Mortal Kombat), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Tom Bennett (House of the Dragon), Alice Krige (Star Trek: First Contact), Edmund Kingsley (The Witcher), and Matt Willis (Missing You).

WILDCAT will be released in theaters and on digital platforms on November 25.

Upcoming Action Series Wrestle Heist Arrives This December From Image Comics

Posted on September 21, 2025 by admin

Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Kyle Starks (Peacemaker Tries Hard, Sexcastle, I Hate This Place) and colorist Vladimir Popov (Where Monsters Lie, Fearscape) team up for Wrestle Heist, a five-issue Image Comics miniseries debuting in December.

The series follows a former pro wrestler who survives a brush with death at the hands of a crooked promoter and assembles a team of wrestlers he has wronged to steal from him during the year’s biggest wrestling event.

Wrestle Heist #1 will be released at comic book shops on December 17.

‘Primitive War’ Sets VOD Release October 3 via Samuel Goldwyn Films

Posted on September 13, 2025 by admin

Samuel Goldwyn Films will release Primitive War on VOD platforms October 3, following a limited U.S. theatrical run in August that saw sold-out screenings and strong audience response.

Directed by Luke Sparke (Occupation), the dinosaur Vietnam War thriller stars Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Nick Wechsler (The Boys), and Jeremy Piven (Entourage). Based on Ethan Pettus’ novel, the film follows a special forces unit sent on a search-and-rescue mission in 1968 Vietnam, only to discover a hidden valley crawling with prehistoric predators.

The project drew attention earlier this year at San Diego Comic-Con, where Sparke and the cast appeared in Ballroom 20 to preview footage for fans, a rare showcase for an independent production.

“Primitive War grossed over a million dollars in its limited U.S. release with a 90% audience Popcornmeter and positive reactions across social media,” SGF president Peter Goldwyn said in announcing the VOD rollout.

Primitive War will be available digitally across North America starting October 3.

Scott Adkins Battles for Survival in WWII Drama “Prisoner of War”

Posted on September 6, 2025 by admin

Scott Adkins leads the upcoming World War II action drama Prisoner of War, which will debut in select theaters and on VOD September 19. Directed by Louis Mandylor, the film follows British SAS officer James Wright (Adkins), who is captured by Japanese forces and imprisoned in a Philippine POW camp.

As Wright and his fellow captives face the looming Bataan Death March, they are forced into violent death matches staged for the entertainment of their captors. The story charts their struggle for survival and the possibility of escape in the face of brutal conditions.

The film is written by Mark Clebanoff and Adkins, with additional contributions from Peter Shinkoda and Michael Copon, who also appear in the cast. Alongside Adkins, the ensemble includes Shinkoda (Falling Skies) and Copon (One Tree Hill).

Prisoner of War is set for release from WellGo USA Entertainment.

Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson Face a Post-Apocalyptic World in Afterburn

Posted on August 27, 2025 by admin

The final trailer and poster for Afterburn have been released ahead of its theatrical debut on September 19, 2025. Directed by JJ Perry (Day Shift), the action film stars Dave Bautista, Samuel L. Jackson, Olga Kurylenko, and Kristofer Hivju.

Set a decade after a solar flare destroys the Earth’s eastern hemisphere, the story follows Bautista’s Jake, a treasure hunter tasked with recovering the Mona Lisa in ruined Europe. Alongside allies and rivals, he encounters mutants, pirates, and warlords in a landscape where survival is more important than relics of the past. Jackson plays Valentine, with Kurylenko as Drea.

The film is adapted from the Red 5 Comics series by Scott Chitwood and Paul Ens. Perry, a longtime stunt coordinator turned director, emphasizes large-scale set pieces and martial arts choreography.

Afterburn opens exclusively in theaters September 19.