Our guide to the best, most informative, and most irreverent URLs…
FILM NEWS AND INFORMATION
HKMDB.com
Move over IMDB.com, there’s a new king in town…
Tai Seng
One of the first and still one of the best importers of Asian movies into the States (and beyond), the site features far more than just news of their own releases.
Love HK Film
Something of a rival to easternKicks.com, but hell, there’s plenty of room for all of us!
Kung Fu Cinema
Packed with reviews and all the latest news from Kung Fu films around the world.
Wu Jing
Regularly updated site with news of martial arts movies and TV series.
MonkeyPeaches.com
One of the foremost sites dedicated to new and upcoming Asian related films.
Hong Kong Entertainment News In Review
Detailed analysis of the latest Hong Kong and Chinese films and Box Office.
www.launchingfilms.com
The upcoming release calender for UK cinemas… just in case you were wondering exactly when that movie’s going to get here!
ComingSoon.net
All the latest news and gossip on forthcoming US productions.
HKFilmArt.com
Dedicated to promoting the Hong Kong film industry, includes forthcoming release schedules.
Hong Kong Film Archive
Dedicated to the preservation of Hong Kong’s film heritage, the archive collects and screens prints and exhibits artifacts.
Chinese Movie Database
If you thought IMDB was lacking somewhat, this site aims to be the ultimate resource on Chinese and Hong Kong movies.
FAN SITES
www.toshiromifune.org
Dedicated to Japanese star Toshiro Mifune, who died in 1997, charismatic star of some of Akira Kurosawa’s best know films, such as Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and Rushomon.
www.tonyjaa.org
Unofficial site for Thai martial arts sensation Tony Jaa
www.helloziyi.us
Dedicated to Zhang Ziyi, and heck, who wouldn’t?
GENERAL INFORMATION
Firecracker Magazine
A regular online magazine devoted to Asian movies, they also hold a film showcase every year in London.
Mind, Body & Kick Ass Moves
The official web site to BBC 3’s extremely entertaining programme, where presenter and martial artist Chris Crudelli travels Asia showing some astounding (and often bizarre) disciplines.
The Illuminated Lantern
Informative site dedicated to revealing the sources for Asian films, from books to real events.
RETAILERS
HKFlix.com
One of the best and definitely most comprehensive online retailers for Asian movies, based in the US.
CDWOW.com
Honk Gong based retailer with UK partner, with some of the best prices on the web
MISCELLANEOUS
Nook Art
If you’ve always wanted to brighten up your light fittings with Bruce Lee, or something else rather zany, then this is the place for you!… just click on the old collection.
