Brandon Lee's last film THE CROW (1994) has been remade into a new film with new cast and a modified story. Lionsgate, the studio that produced the new film, is hoping it will re-connect with the followers of the 1994 film and can turn it into a franchise, however the new film released on 23 August did not bring nearly the success they hoped for.

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We're pleased to let our visitors know that our new online store is now open. We currently have original, unsold advertising material available for sale, most of them from your favorite classic martial arts movies. These material were created to advertise the films, however remained unsold at the studio. Now, for the first time they are offered for sale for any fan.

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International martial arts star Yayan Ruhian (Boy Kills World) has been cast as the main villain in the upcoming Korean actioner Ji directed by Pedring Lopez, the project will be produced by the Philippines' Black Ops Studios Asia and Singapore's Very Tay Media, and co-produced by Asia Media Alliance.

Plot: the story follows Jin Eun-Ji, a reclusive leader of the Yong Syndicate in South Korea. When a rival syndicate kidnaps her mother in an attempt to lure her out and destroy the Yong's seat of power, she must embark on a violent rescue mission against very power-hungry Indonesian gangs at the behest of Manila's most ruthless crime lords, and bring her mother home.

New series created by FX and Hulu is a remake of the famous novel Shogun by James Clavell.

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More martial arts in Netflix's new series AVATAR: The Last Airbender, a new remake of the popular Nickelodeon story.

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New series from Netflix about the last ninja family who must return to their old ways. Please go to our Movie Forum for full info and view a trailer here.

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A film being billed as the first co-production by Israeli and Iranian filmmakers debuted at the Venice International Film Festival after a secretive production process that included a trip to Israel by the Iranian co-director.

"Tatami," which received a standing ovation Saturday at the prestigious film competition, tells the story of a female Iranian judoka champion who is ordered to fake an injury to avoid facing an Israeli opponent at a judo championship.

The story is loosely based on the 2019 incident in which Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei was ordered to throw matches at the World Judo Championships to avoid facing Israeli Sagi Muki, who would ultimately win the tournament. The International Judo Federation banned Iran from all international competitions over the incident. (The ban was later reduced to four years.)

Co-directed by Israeli Guy Nattiv, the Oscar-winner who also helmed "Golda," and Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi, "Tatami" was shot in Tbilisi, Georgia — a country that Iranians can easily visit — beginning in the spring of 2022. The project was kept in strict secrecy because of Iran's potential reaction to the production. Iran does not recognize Israel's existence and, as the film's plot underscores, forbids its athletes from competing against Israelis.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film's title and plot were kept secret throughout the public casting stage. It was first announced publicly in February 2023 with the name "Untitled Judo." (A tatami is the traditional Japanese mat used in judo matches.)

"We were undercover. We knew it was a dangerous thing," Nattiv told Reuters.

"Tatami" also drew inspiration from the death of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly beaten by police in Tehran over Iran's mandatory hijab policy last year. Her death sparked an unprecedented protest movement across Iran.

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Interesting video for those who like to see how Shaolin monks train from a young age.

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Karate is VERY different in Japan and Okinawa.

In this video you'll learn 10 reasons - including Kobudo, bunkai, hojo undo (strength training) and self-defense. These are things I discovered at the birthplace of Karate.

Regardless of your style, it's important to know the history and evolution of martial arts. Especially Karate, which came from China and made it all the way to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

"Those who don't learn from the past, are doomed to repeat it..."

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