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JJ Bona on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!There are, but many of them lack that all-out, anti-establishment, no-holds-b…
RAM on Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)Well, the answer is due to licencing, so your still where we were with region…
knoll on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!So because he became famous by being shit, we're now supposed to defend him b…
Matias Lorieri 羅意琛 on I Love Maria | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout!)I wonder whether this version includes the scenes shown in the trailer but mi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’It doesn't have many fans on the west, but still John Woo's most popular movi…
Ska Martes on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’Think I'll stick with Shout's release. The artwork here is so bad
Typo on Hail to the thief! Arrow Video announces 4K Ultra HD for John Woo’s Hong Kong heist actioner ‘Once a Thief’Not a good movie: badly scripted, poorly directed. Looking so cheap... Next!
Callum on The wait is nearly over! Jackie Chan’s 3D kung fu adventure ‘Magnificent Bodyguards’ arrives on Blu-ray this Julyalmost a year later let's pray we finally get it as promised lol
John on Mao bang for your buck! Eureka’s announces the ‘Reap The Whirlwind: Four Films with Angela Mao’ Blu-ray collectionDammit. Another great release. So many of them coming along at the same time…
Millan on The Kosugi ninja empire lives on! New Poster for Shane Kosugi’s ‘Seek’ starring Kansuke Asano and Kane KosugiGlad to see that both of Sho Kosugi's sons have been actively busy(film world…
John on 🦂 Feel that sting? Here’s the full details for 88 Films’ Blu-ray for the 1992 Golden Harvest classic ‘Operation Scorpio’Enter the Dragon could do with some new extras. Pretty sure we've had the sam…
Hipressure on Bruce Lee returns! Check out the thrilling New Trailer for the ‘Game of Death’-focused documentary ‘Broken Rhythm’That's exactly what I have, and it is awesome. I don't really know what else…
Danny on 🦂 Feel that sting? Here’s the full details for 88 Films’ Blu-ray for the 1992 Golden Harvest classic ‘Operation Scorpio’This is an old favorite of mine. Dare I hope 88films will release this in 4k…
Bey Logan on Hop right to it! New Bruce Lee doc, ‘Mr. Vampire’ reboot and more arriving from veteran Hong Kong producer Bey LoganYou’re no random stranger, Ska. You’re someone hiding behind a fake name who…
KayKay on Tarantino says NO, but Lionsgate says GO: Details for the 4K, Blu-ray and VHS editions for ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’I'd only disagree with you, Ska on the extended anime sequence. For years I'v…
vanti on Tarantino says NO, but Lionsgate says GO: Details for the 4K, Blu-ray and VHS editions for ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’Don't forget the influence of Swedish revenge flick Thriller: A Cruel Movie o…
Ska Martes on Hop right to it! New Bruce Lee doc, ‘Mr. Vampire’ reboot and more arriving from veteran Hong Kong producer Bey Loganwoke fuelled virtue signalling - lol funny how all the canceled peices of shi…
Bey Logan on Hop right to it! New Bruce Lee doc, ‘Mr. Vampire’ reboot and more arriving from veteran Hong Kong producer Bey LoganWith an imagination like that, 'Ska', YOU should be a scriptwriter... My crea…
Ska Martes on Tarantino says NO, but Lionsgate says GO: Details for the 4K, Blu-ray and VHS editions for ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’The VHS boxart looks pretty decent but hats going on with the coverart for th…
Ningen on I Love Maria | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout!)Clip. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYz1PbZiWte/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link…
Tory on Ready to unleash some WANG!? Steve Wang’s cult classic ‘Guyver 2: Dark Hero’ arriving on Blu-ray later this yearI’m even more excited about this one than Roaring Fire. I know we’ll get a co…
Tory on Vengeance, Japanese style! Hiroyuki Sanada and Sonny Chiba’s ‘Roaring Fire’ arriving on Blu-ray later this yearAlmost bought a shitty VHS copy of this a few years ago, I’ve been waiting so…
Ningen on He’s a real nowhere man! ‘Raid’ star Joe Taslim to team up with ‘Furious’ director for ‘The Man From Nowhere’ remakeNew clip. https://youtu.be/_udyg7ZTYYE?si=LuwCjHJz0Xyu-Q0w
Andrew Hernandez on Vengeance, Japanese style! Hiroyuki Sanada and Sonny Chiba’s ‘Roaring Fire’ arriving on Blu-ray later this yearIt’s about time Hiroyuki Sanada’s earlier works got this treatment! He really…
Nicholas Schwab on Bren Foster is Marx’d for death! The martial arts powerhouse teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’And what mind blowing new action films are you watching?
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Yearly Archives: 2012
The Great Magician Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: March 19, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for The Great Magician, a 2011 Chinese language film from director Derek Yee (The Shinjuku Incident), starring Hong Kong acting heavyweights Tony Leung, Lau Ching Wan, as well as the lovely Zhou Xun. A renowned magician (Tony Leung) with mystic powers must pull out every trick in the book to rescue his love. Watch the trailer.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Martial Arts Titles
Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 1/01/12
Happy Holidays and New Year from your friends at Cityonfire.com. This week sees several staggered releases since “Looper” arrives on 12/31, but some titles are coming out between the 28th and the 1st. Hopefully that’s not too confusing! If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it! Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 1/01/12: … Continue reading
US trailer for the historical epic ‘The Assassins’ starring Chow Yun Fat
Well Go USA continues to prep The Assassins for a January 8th, 2013 release on Blu-ray and DVD. Now you can check out the official US trailer for the movie. This historical epic should appeal to fans of titles like White Vengeance and other Three Kingdoms-era pictures. In the film, Hong Kong movie legend Chow Yun Fat stars as the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao. His military … Continue reading
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Brace yourself for ‘The Tower’ on North American shores
CJ Entertainment is thrilled to announce the North American release of The Tower on 1/11/13! Already stirring up intense interest in Korea where it opens as the holiday blockbuster offering for this Christmas, The Tower features a star-studded ensemble cast including Sul Kyung-gu (No Mercy, Haeundale), Son Ye-jin (A Moment to Remember, Spellbound) and Kim Sang-kyung (Memories of Murder). Interwoven dramatic storylines, heartfelt acting, and show-stopping pyrotechnics make The Tower a bold new addition to the disaster action movie … Continue reading
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The Jitters DVD (Retro Media)
RELEASE DATE: March 19, 2013 Retro Media presents the DVD for 1989’s The Jitters, starring James Hong (Big Trouble in Little China), Frank Deitz and Marilyn Tokuda. In the wake of the popular Hong Kong Jiang Shi (”hopping vampire”) movies, director John Fasano (writer of Another 48 Hours) jumped into the mix with his take on the Chinese monster genre. Also check out James Hong in The Vineyard.
Motorway DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: March 12, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for 2012’s Motorway, directed by Pou-Soi Cheang (Dog Bite Dog). Anthony Wong (Hard Boiled) and Shawn Yue (Infernal Affairs II) play two traffic cops who go after speeding bad guys in their disguised police car. Motorway is produced by the legendary Johnnie To (A Hero Never Dies). The film also stars Josie Ho and Ka Tung Lam. Watch the trailer.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
Shout! Factory brings Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan to Blu-ray & DVD in 2013 – new titles announced!
Shout! Factory has announced the release of 6 Jackie Chan films in 2013. In addition, they have secured rights to distribute all of Bruce Lee’s films, with the obvious exception of Warner’s Enter the Dragon. There are currently no official details on which titles and formats will be released, but definitely check back with us for the latest updates. So far, Shout! Factory has the January 15th release of the Crime Story … Continue reading
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5 Points Pictures brings Korean heist-comedy ‘Going By the Book’ to DVD this April
Film distributor 5 Points Pictures is pleased to announce the two-disc, special-edition DVD release of Going By the Book will be available on April 16, 2013. Writer, director and producer Jang Jin (Guns and Talks, Righteous Ties) and actor Jung Jae-young (Moss, Righteous Ties) reteam for this South Korean bank-heist comedy, which is helmed by first-time director Ra Hee-chan (Mr. Idol) and features supporting performances by Son Byung-ho (The Good, … Continue reading
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Bloodline: Vengeance From Beyond DVD (Chemical Burn)
RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2013 Chemical Burn presents the DVD for Edo Tagliavini’s Bloodline: Vengeance From Beyond, a new Italian horror movie influenced by Kubrick’s The Shining and the classic slasher movies of the 1980’s. Bloodline is a descent into a world of horrors that entertains and frightens at the same time! Features a soundtrack by Claudio Simonetti (Suspiria) and Italian FX master Sergio Stivaletti. Watch the trailer.
The Sex Thief: Remastered Edition Blu-ray & DVD (Redemption)
RELEASE DATE: January 22, 2013 Redemption presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1974’s The Sex Thief: Remastered Edition, the debut film of director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye). This sexy crime/comedy follows the exploits of a masked man (David Warbeck) who seduces his willing victims — and the two policemen who can’t seem to catch him.
The Possession in Japan DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2013 Tokyo Shock presents the DVD for The Possession in Japan. This updated, urban version of The Exorcist is directed by Kotaro Terauchi (Demeking: The Sea Monster). Young Lisa reaches 20 years of age and begins to suffer from an unusual phenomenon that turns her face more diabolical day by day. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Lisa undergoes treatments but it becomes apparent that she’s possessed by the devil. … Continue reading
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Triple Feature: Rage of Honor, American Ninja & Revenge of the Ninja 3-Disc DVD Set (MGM)
RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2013 MGM presents Rage of Honor, American Ninja & Revenge of the Ninja on a 3-disc DVD set. Are you ready for a Cannon Film and Trans World Entertainment triple treat, featuring Michael Dudikoff and Sho Kosugi? These two fellas didn’t exactly make it to The Expendables audition, but we still love ’em! Trailers: Rage of Honor | American Ninja | Revenge of the Ninja
Drafthouse Films’ ‘Trailer War’ now available!
Get ready for Trailer War! Unleashed from the vaults of the Alamo Drafthouse, a meticulous selection of the best, strangest and most amazing coming attraction trailers in the world! Most have never been available in any home format, and all are presented for the first time in high definition. From the high flying, explosive metal mayhem of Stunt Rock to Thunder Cops’ disembodied flying head chaos, each 3 minute masterpiece … Continue reading
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Black Eagle: Return to Base DVD (Inception Media)
RELEASE DATE: March 12, 2013 Inception Media presents the DVD for Kim Dong-won’s Black Eagle: Return to Base (aka R2B: Return to Base or Soar Into the Sun). A South Korean elite Air Force pilot (Ninja Assassin’s Rain) is kicked out of his flying team and demoted into a combat unit after a cocky and dangerous air show demonstration. Also starring Shin Se-Kyung and Yoo Jun-sang. Watch the trailer.
Badlands Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)
RELEASE DATE: March 19, 2013 Criterion presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1973’s Badlands, directed by Terrence Malick. A garbage man (Martin Sheen) and his new girl (Sissy Spacek) kill her father when he disapproves of their relationship. Together they embark on a homicidal trail of destruction across the United States. Badlands was a definite inspiration for Tony Scott’s True Romance. Watch the trailer.













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