James Gray to direct Chinese mafia thriller ‘White Devil’

"Year of the Dragon" Theatrical Poster

"Year of the Dragon" Theatrical Poster

James Gray (We Own The Night, Two Lovers) is set to write and direct the crime-thriller White Devil. There are currently no stars attached, but considering the plot – and the talented director – the possibilities are exciting.

According to Deadline, “it’s the story of a white kid who is adopted into a Chinese family, and who rises to the top of the Chinese Mafia in Boston.” Deadline also notes that White Devil is “inspired by the real case of John Willis, a Dorchester native who is known as White Devil John, allegedly a ringleader in a drug-trafficking conspiracy centered around Asian organized crime.”

Think of it as Different Strokes meets Year of the Dragon meets The Godfather, if you will. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Oldboy: 10th Anniversary | Blu-ray (Palisades Tartan)

Old Boy: 10th Anniversary | Blu-ray (Palisades Tartan)

Oldboy: 10th Anniversary | Blu-ray (Palisades Tartan)

RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2013

Palisades Tartan presents the Blu-ray for Park Chan-wook ‘s Old Boy: 10th Anniversary edition. After being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su (Choi Min-Sik) is released, only to find that he must find his captor in 5 days. Just in time for the release of Spike Lee’s remake, this new edition of the 2003 original film comes with a mess of supplemental features.

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‘A Good Day To Die Hard’ director to helm real-time action flick

"A Good Day To Die Hard" Japanese Theatrical Poster

"A Good Day To Die Hard" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director John Moore (A Good Day To Die Hard) is attached to direct a $30 million action film called The Englishman. The screenplay – written by William Wisher (Terminator 2) – is based on Will Scully’s book, Once a Pilgrim. There are currently no stars attached, but filming is scheduled to shoot early next year, so we should hear something soon.

According to Collider, the story follows a mercenary who gets caught up in a military coup in Africa: “Trapped in a hotel together with thousands of innocent civilians and completely surrounded by hostile rebels, he single-handedly takes on the enemy until he can get all the civilians safely evacuated.”

What’s interesting is The Englishman will be shot in real-time (whoopty f–king doo!). What’s even more interesting is the fact that John Moore is still employed after making A Good Day To Die Hard, one of worst action movies of all time. Moore seriously makes Len Wiseman (Live Free or DIe Hard) look like Stanley Kubrick.

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Cult horror director Jackie Kong is back with ‘CoExistence’

"Blood Diner" Theatrical Poster

"Blood Diner" Theatrical Poster

We have some good news for die hard fans of low-budget horror flicks from the 80’s era. Fearnet reports that cult film director Jackie Kong is making a comeback with CoExistence, a “vampiric twist on Romeo & Juliet” starring Rutger Hauer and Daryl Hannah, who last appeared together in 1982’s The Blade Runner.

The Chinese-American born writer, director and producer – who is mostly known for 1987’s Blood Diner – took a hiatus from making exploitation flicks to work as an activist for the non-profit group Asian-American Media Development (AAMD). Now she’s back to pick up where she left off.

We’ll keep you in the loop for any updates regarding CoExistence. Until then, check out the trailers for Kong’s Blood Diner and The Being.

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Assault on Precinct 13: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Assault on Precinct 13: Collector's Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Assault on Precinct 13: Collector's Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2013

Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for Assault on Precinct 13: Collector’s Edition, directed by John Carpenter (The Thing). The lone inhabitants of an abandoned police station are under attack by the overwhelming numbers of a seemingly unstoppable street gang. Starring Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston and Laurie Zimmer. Expect the usual bundle of Shout! Factory’s extras and supplemental features. Watch the trailer.

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Tagalog thriller explores the mean streets of ‘Metro Manila’

"Metro Manila" Theatrical Poster

“Metro Manila” Theatrical Poster

UK writer/director Sean Ellis (Cashback) takes his talents to the mean streets of Philippines with his gritty-thriller, Metro Manila (read our review). Although there’s no official U.S. release date, Metro Manila is already being hailed as “masterpiece” for those who have seen it around the world. If even took home the Sundance 2013 World Dramatic Audience award.

Here’s a plot excerpt: Seeking a brighter future in megacity Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family flee their impoverished life in the rice fields of the northern Philippines. But the sweltering capital’s bustling intensity quickly overwhelms them, and they fall prey to the rampant manipulations of its hardened locals.

Wanna see what all the fuss is about? Grab some adobo and check out the trailer.

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Night of the Comet | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

Night of the Comet | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

Night of the Comet | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: November 5, 2013

Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1984’s Night of the Cometm directed by Thom E. Eberhardt (The Night Before). A comet wipes out most of life on Earth, leaving two Valley Girls to fight the evil types who survive. Starring Robert Beltran, Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney. Watch the trailer.

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Predator 3D | Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD (Fox)

"Predator 3D" Packaging

"Predator 3D" Packaging

RELEASE DATE: 2013

Fox presents the Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD for Predator 3D, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. A team of commandos, on a mission in a Central American jungle, find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior. This limited-edition gift set, which includes an exclusive keepsake sculpture with removable mask, celebrates the arrival of John McTiernan’s Predator on Blu-ray 3D™ — plus the 2D Blu-ray™ and DVD versions of the movie, along with hours of out-of-this-world extras!

Stay tuned for pre-order information.

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Serpico | Blu-ray (Warner)

"Serpico" Japanese Theatrical Poster

"Serpico" Japanese Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013

Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for 1973’s Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet (Dog Day Afternoon) and starring Al Pacino. Officer Frank Serpico (Pacino) refuses to take bribes like his fellow officers. He then becomes determined to expose the corruption within his department. Serpico’s information triggers an independent investigation by the Knapp Commission, but also make him a marked man.

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Cityonfire and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of ‘The Guillotines’ – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

The Guillotines | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

The Guillotines | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of The Guillotines to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post telling us what your favorite “martial arts movie death scene” is, along with a brief explanation of why it’s your favorite. We will be selecting three winners at random. Be sure to include your email address in the appropriate field so we can contact you for your home address. Additionally, you must ‘Like Us‘ on cityonfire.com’s Facebook by clicking here.

The Blu-ray & DVD for The Guillotines will be officially released on August 13, 2013. We will announce the 3 lucky winners on August 9th and ship out the prizes immediately.

CONTEST DISCLAIMER: You must enter by August 8th to qualify. Also, because Well Go USA holds the film’s U.S. rights, only U.S. residents may enter the contest. We sincerely apologize to our non-U.S. visitors.

WINNERS: Congratulations to James Lohmann, Rosemary Dixon and Prodigal_Son. You have all been notified via email. If you didn’t win, better luck next time!

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Danny Glover gives Jon Foo a deadly mission in ‘Extraction’

"Extraction" Promotional Poster

"Extraction" Promotional Poster

Jon Foo – the martial arts star of Tekken and Bangkok Revenge – returns in Extraction, the first feature film to premiere on Crackle.com. The upcoming action thriller also stars Danny Glover (Predator 2), Vinnie Jones (Snatch), Joanne Kelly, Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) and Falk Hentschel. Extraction is directed by Tony Giglio, who is best known for directing Jason Statham in Chaos.

Here’s the official plot: Extraction follows a U.S. Black Ops team member (Foo) who finds himself the only survivor of a botched prisoner extraction mission. Forced to fight his way out of a maximum-security Chechen prison, he must keep his target alive in order to catch a terrorist arms-dealer who is a threat to thousands of lives.

Extraction premiers on Crackle.com on September 5, 2013. Until then, be sure and check out the action-packed trailer, featuring Foo’s fancy moves. – Thanks to Combat Film Syndicate for the heads up!

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Snuff: Special Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Blue Underground)

Snuff: Special Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Blue Underground)

Snuff: Special Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Blue Underground)

RELEASE DATE: October 22, 2013

Blue Underground presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1976’s  Snuff (aka The Slaughter or American Cannibale). This movie sat on the shelf for five years until producer Allan Shackleton devised a controversial new ending and released it as Snuff. Freshly transferred in high definition from one of the only remaining prints, now the fascinating true story behind this infamous piece of trash cinema can finally be told… by those who survived! Watch the trailer.

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Death Hunt | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Death Hunt | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Death Hunt | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 27, 2013

Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1981’s Death Hunt (aka Arctic Rampage), directed by James Bond veteran Peter R. Hunt (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service). Based on the trailer, Death Hunt has shades of First Blood and an all star “action” cast that pre-dates The Expendables. The film stars Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens and Carl Weathers. Watch the trailer.

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Filipino action flick ‘On The Job’ gets a new trailer

"On The Job" International Theatrical Poster

"On The Job" International Theatrical Poster

Indiewire reports that Well Go USA has acquired distribution rights to Erik Matti’s Filipino thriller On The Job. “We are thrilled we were able to acquire the movie before its premiere in Cannes and can’t wait to bring it to audiences in North America,” said Doris Pfardrescher, President of Well Go USA Entertainment.

According to Inidewire, On The Job was inspired by a real-life scandal in which prison inmates were temporarily released from prison to work as contract killers on behalf of corrupt politicians.

Well Go USA plans to release the film in select theaters this fall. Until then, watch the trailer.

Updates: Film Combat Syndicate reports that On The Job is going to be remade in English by 2 Guns director Baltasar Kormakur. XYZ films, the company backing The Raid 2 and The Night Comes For Us, will be producing along with Kormakur.

BREAKING NEWS: Watch the newest trailer. – Thanks to Film Combat Syndicate for the heads up.

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Flashdrive | DVD (Shami Media)

Flashdrive | DVD (Shami Media)

Flashdrive | DVD (Shami Media)

RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013

Shami Media presents the DVD for Flashdrive. A Self Defense Instructor (Franklin Correa) seeks revenge for the murder of his girlfriend, who a news reporter; he finds out one of the stories she worked on before, which was considered a Urban Legend, was actually real. Now, he will uncover the truth and take down the ones responsible for her murder at any cost. Watch the trailer.

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