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Films from Fa Sheng’s Temple: Shaolin (2011)
In honor of the Kickstarter for Fa Sheng: Origins #3 , Gene Ching wrote a short series of reviews for Immortal Studios on films shot on...
Jul 1, 2025


Films from Fa Sheng’s Temple: Master of Zen
In honor of the Kickstarter for Fa Sheng: Origins #3 , Gene Ching is writing a short series of reviews for Immortal Studios on films shot...
Jun 17, 2025


Films from Fa Sheng’s Temple: Holy Robe of Shaolin Temple
In honor of the Kickstarter for Fa Sheng: Origins #3, Gene Ching is writing a short series of reviews for Immortal Studios on films shot on location at the original Shaolin Temple of China.
Jun 10, 2025


Why Fa Sheng Matters Now -- And Why We Need You
" There was a time I believed in nothing but my fists. I buried my past beneath sweat, silence, and stone floors. But grief… it has a way...
May 23, 2025


Immortal Studios Presents “The Hero Re-Awakens” at NeueHouse Hollywood in Celebration of AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month
Immortal Studios Presents “The Hero Re-Awakens” at NeueHouse Hollywood in Celebration of AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 1, 2025


Films from Fa Sheng's Temple: The Shaolin Temple Trilogy (Part 2 & 3)
Shaolin Temple was truly groundbreaking film on every level so not surprisingly, many emulators followed in its wake. Two subsequent films have been included with the original Shaolin Temple film in what is dubbed ‘The Shaolin Temple Trilogy,’ even though the successive two films were completely new storylines that had nothing to do with the original and the third was from a different production company altogether.
Apr 15, 2025


Films from Fa Sheng’s Temple: Shaolin Temple (1982)
In honor of the upcoming Fa Sheng: Origins #3 Kickstarter, take a deep dive into the first film ever shot on location at Shaolin Temple.
Apr 10, 2025


Wuxia Review: Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force
Two of the biggest 2025 Chinese New Year releases were sequels. The global blockbuster Ne Zha 2 was covered in our previous review. ...
Mar 24, 2025


Xianxia Review: Ne Zha 2
It’s the biggest film of 2025 so far, but many don’t even know about it. Ne Zha 2 is now the highest-grossing animated film in the world...
Mar 17, 2025


Wuxia Review: Snake Films to Watch in Honor of the Year of the Snake
For the Year of the Snake, revisit The Legend of White Snake, a saga of snake spirits, forbidden love, and immortal ambitions, in film form.
Mar 11, 2025


Wuxia Review: 100 Yards
Wuxia is making a global comeback, blending honor, martial arts, and myth. 100 Yards showcases this with stunning Kung Fu action.
Feb 24, 2025


A Heartfelt Message from Payhuan Shiao and Kelly Sue Milano
The Immortal Storyverse is built on transformation—both in the stories we tell and the people who bring them to life. Last week, we...
Feb 21, 2025


Kelly Sue Milano Joins Immortal Studios as VP of Content & Executive Editor
Acclaimed Indie Comics Visionary to Spearhead Immortal Studios’ Next Phase of Transmedia Storytelling, Bridging Martial Fantasy with...
Feb 13, 2025


Feb 12, 2025


Immortal Studios Launches Groundbreaking AI Story Engine in Collaboration with SingularityNET
Pioneering Project Redefines Ethical, Legal, and Creative Uses of AI in Mainstream Entertainment Immortal Studios, an independent pop...
Jul 24, 2024


Enter the Jianghu: A Glimpse into John Wick's World
Mr. Jonathan Wick (a.k.a. John Wick “The Boogeyman” and “Baba Yaga”). A lethal, suave, highly skilled anti-hero assassin, played by one...
Apr 26, 2023


Wuxia Puppetry Shows
Besides being where Shiao Yi started his career as a Wuxia novelist, Taiwan is home to a specific medium that is tied to the Wuxia genre....
Mar 15, 2023


Inner Peace in Wuxia
When the phrase “inner peace” comes to my mind, one of the first things I can imagine is a scene in Kung Fu Panda, where Master Shifu is...
Mar 1, 2023


Wuxia Adaptions: Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
Think only Hollywood shows big movies during the holiday season? The Lunar New Year season is when big movies are shown in the East....
Feb 22, 2023


Wuxia Games: Where Winds Meet
What is the coolest part of wuxia? Is it the earth-shattering martial arts? The mystical techniques and spells? Or could it be the...
Dec 21, 2022


The King's Avatar
When The King’s Avatar animation (also known as Quanzhi Gaoshou) came out in 2017, it caused waves. All of a sudden, people couldn’t stop...
Nov 15, 2022


Brotherhood in Wuxia
Brotherhood exists in every culture, and this seemingly unbreakable bond is shared by many. While this theme is found in countless...
Nov 9, 2022


Zhong Kui: King of Ghosts
Ghost hunters exist in many cultures, with Zhong Kui being the most prominent one in Chinese culture. Unsurprisingly, he has been...
Oct 14, 2022


Jiangshi: The Hopping Dead
Unlike the huli jing (the Chinese fox spirit covered in our article here), the jiangshi is a strictly malevolent creature. Sometimes...
Oct 14, 2022
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