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A Nostalgic Triumph: “BACK TO THE PAST” Revives the “A Step into the Past” Legacy

It’s been almost 25 years since A Step into the Past premiered on Hong Kong television. The series not only solidified Louis Koo‘s status as a TV star, launching him into a prolific and still-thriving movie career, but also marked Raymond Lam‘s breakout role. His iconic portrayal of Ying Zheng earned widespread praise and propelled him to fame. The show was an instant hit, sparking the wave of time-travel dramas (known as chuanyue) across Asian television and becoming one of the most beloved series for the millennial generation in Asia. Behind it all was the powerhouse TVB. Adapted from Huang Yi’s novel of the same name (Chinese title: 尋秦記), it followed the adventures of Hong Siu-lung, a Hong Kong police inspector who, after a painful breakup with his long-term girlfriend, volunteers for a time-travel experiment. He is sent back to the Qin Dynasty, just 30 minutes before Ying Zheng’s coronation […]

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RESCUE AT DONGJI Sails Home Next Month On Digital And Disc From Well Go USA!

Well Go USA Entertainment is proudly releasing period action adventure, Rescue At Dongji, on digital, and exclusiveiy on Blu-Ray and DVD through Amazon from February 24. Guan Hu (Black Dog, The Eight Hundred) directs the film with debut helmer Fei Zhenxiang, with a cast led by Zhu Yilong, Wu Lei, NI Ni, Yang Haoyu, and Chen Minghao. When the Japanese troopship, Lisbon Maru, is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British soldiers onboard are threatened. Their only hope is a small group of defiant fishermen who will do anything to save them. Also starring are William Franklyn-Miller, Ni Dahong, Li Jiuxiao, and Wang Yiquan.

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Farewell to a Legend: Honoring BRUCE LEUNG SIU-LUNG (1948–2026)

The martial arts cinema world feels a little quieter today. On January 14, 2026, we lost one of the true titans of the golden era: Bruce Leung Siu-lung. For those who grew up on the “Three Dragons” of Hong Kong—Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Bruce Leung—his passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in action history. Long before modern audiences knew him, Leung was a household name across Asia. In the 1970s and 80s, his authentic, hard-hitting style made him an icon. While many were labeled “Bruceploitation” actors after Bruce Lee’s death, Leung stood apart with genuine mastery in Goju-ryu Karate and Wing Chun. His portrayal of Chen Zhen in the 1981 series The Legendary Fok wasn’t just a role; it was a cultural phenomenon that defined the character for a generation. For many international fans, Bruce Leung’s “second spring” came in 2004 when Stephen Chow coaxed him out […]

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JFF THEATER: MY LOVE STORY!! – A Heartfelt Blend of Romance, Comedy, and Unexpected Bromance

Based on the popular manga written by Kazune Kawahara and illustrated by Aruko, the live-action adaptation of My Love Story!! (俺物語!!) presents itself as a refreshing romantic comedy. However, beneath its sugary surface, the film feels like a “bromance” in disguise—a theory that, in my opinion, is firmly validated by its post-credits scene. The story follows Takeo, a hulking high schooler with a heart of gold but zero luck with the opposite sex. While women constantly swoon over his best friend Suna—who, conversely, shows little to no interest in romance—Takeo remains the perpetual “wingman.” Resigned to his fate of being the lonely second fiddle, Takeo’s life takes a 180-degree turn when he rescues a beautiful girl from a harasser. Accustomed to losing in the game of love, he finds himself completely out of his depth when he realizes that the girl he saved is actually falling for him. I sat […]

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TOMB RAIDER: Sophie Turner Debuts Her Take On Lara Croft In A First Look For Prime Video

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider is getting its day on the small screen in due time with none other than Sophie Turner donning the iconic look for Prime Video. The show marks the latest screen treatment succeeding Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander in their respective iterations, as well as Netflix’s seperate animated venture a few years ago. The new live-action Tomb Raider series has since been in development since 2024 with Turner tapped to star as of last Fall, and the show’s first sign of life has taken to the internet on Thursday with the actress in full regalia, costume, prop weapons and all. Check it out below the announcement! CULVER CITY, California—­­­ Thursday, January 15—Today, Amazon MGM Studios announced that production is underway on Tomb Raider, marking the kick-off with a first-look image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the new Prime Video series, Tomb Raider.   The Prime Video […]

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