Author Archives: JJ Bona

‘The Raid’ star Iko Uwais is ready for war in the long-awaited ‘Skyline: Warpath’ also starring ‘John Wick’ star Scott Adkins

Martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot) is re-teaming with director Liam O’Donnell (Beyond Skyline) for Skyline: Warpath, the long-awaited sci-fi actioner that also stars fellow martial arts star, Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4). Set within the Skyline universe and five years after the events of Beyond Skyline, the movie follows Sua (Uwais) as he leads The Resistance against the aliens. When he … Continue reading

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HE’S BACK!!! 88 Films’ previously sold out 4K Ultra HD + Blu ray of ‘Story of Ricky’ is BACK IN STOCK! 🔥

Now available is 88 Films’ Collector’s 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) for Story of Ricky (aka Riki-Oh), a 1989 action-fantasy from director Nam Nai Choi (Saga of the Phoenix). Set in the year 2001 where all correctional facilities have been privatised, martial artist Ricky finds himself victim to the corrupt system when he is found

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SYLVESTER STALLONE NOT INCLUDED! Pierce Brosnan and Lily James’ ‘Cliffhanger’ reboot finally drops in 2027

"Cliffhanger" Teaser Poster

The reboot of Renny Harlin and Sylvester Stallone’s 1993 action blockbuster Cliffhanger will finally see the light of day after being pushed back from its original 2026 release due to Row K Entertainment’s financial issues. The film has since been acquired by Vertical Entertainment, which is planning a wide theatrical release in 2027. Also titled Cliffhanger, the upcoming thriller is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Unknown) and written by Ana Lily … Continue reading

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Shaw Brothers meets Troma-style splatter!? Samuel K. Nkansah’s ‘African Kung-Fu Nazis’ hits Blu-ray in December

African Kung-Fu Nazis

Introducing Wild Eye’s Limited Edition Blu-ray release for 2019’s African Kung-Fu Nazis. Directors Samuel K. Nkansah (aka Ninja) and Sebastian Stein lovingly channel the energy of 1970s Shaw Brothers kung fu films, Troma-style splatter, and vintage grindhouse cinema while creating something completely their own and unique in B-movie history. History takes a flying kick to the face in this outrageously original martial arts exploitation epic. After Adolf Hitler and Hideki … Continue reading

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From HOPE to HOLE! Hoyeon joins Theo James and Christian Slater for ‘I Saw the Devil’ helmer Kim Jee-woon’s next film

Kim Jee-Woon, the acclaimed director of I Saw the Devil and Age of Shadows, is currently prepping The Hole, an upcoming thriller from Amazon MGM’s Orion label, that’s currently in post-production. The scene stealing star of Hope, Jung Ho-yeon (Squid Game), aka Hoyeon, is part of the film’s ensemble, international cast that includes Theo James (Divergent), Christian Slater (El Gringo, True Romance), Kat Foster (Fear the Night), Yeom

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BADDER Lieutenant! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Takashi Miike’s ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ arriving soon from Neon

Coming soon from Neon Entertainment is Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, the latest from Japanese cult director Takashi Miike (Blazing Fists, First Love) and writer Daisuke Tengan (13 Assassins, Audition). A disgraced Tokyo detective (Shun Oguri, Gintama) spirals into a world of corruption, addiction, and violence as he becomes entangled in a twister investigation involving a vengeful ex-Yakuza, an enigmatic FBI agent, and a missing daughter of a powerful American family. Bad … Continue reading

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Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62

Simon Lui Yue-Yeung, the Hong Kong actor, television host, writer and filmmaker best known for his work in the Troublesome Night horror series, has passed away at the age of 62, due to stomach cancer. Born on July 8, 1964, Lui began his entertainment career after graduating from TVB’s artist training program in 1988. He initially appeared in television dramas and variety programs before making the move to the Hong … Continue reading

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Game of Debt! Watch the U.S. Trailer for ‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub’ starring Byun Yo-han and Roh Jae-won

Byun Yo Han (Believer 2) and Roh Jae Won (Squid Game) are going all in with Tazza: Beelzebub’s Song, the upcoming fourth entry in South Korea’s popular “gambling” thriller franchise, following 2016’s Tazza: The High Rollers, 2014’s Tazza: The Hidden Card, and 2019’s Tazza: One Eyed Jack, not to mention the 2008 TV series. Jang Tae-young, who believes he has everything after building a successful online casino business, loses it … Continue reading

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Is Keanu Reeves going John Wick-sploitation? Keanu Reeves to star and produce an adaptation of ‘Kill Current’

Former Lionsgate film chief Erik Feig now has that studio’s most bankable star, Keanu Reeves (John Wick franchise), in his hands for Kill Current, an upcoming actioner being developed by his new production company, The Arena. The film, an adaptation of Oliver Lowe’s spy novel, Kill Current: A Jon Hendricks Thriller, revolves around Jon Hendricks (Reeves), a burned out CIA officer who is pulled back into action to avenge the … Continue reading

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Shaw Ménage à trois? Blu-rays for ‘Holy Flame of the Martial World’, ‘Deadly Duo’ & ‘Vengeance’ arriving in November

In November, 88 Films’ is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) collection for the Shaw Brothers Triple Feature, which includes 1970’s Vengeance, 1971’s The Deadly Duo, and 1983’s Holy Flame of the Martial World. Vengeance is every bit as blood-soaked as you’d expect from master director Chang Cheh (Heroes Two), as superstar David Chiang (Shaolin Mantis) battles

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Victims, aren’t we all? Alex Proyas and Brandon Lee’s ‘The Crow’ arrives in a Limited Edition 4K SteelBook in November

November 30, 2026, Paramount is releasing a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (SteelBook) for The Crow, a 1994 thriller from director Alex Proyas (I, Robot) that stars Brandon Lee (Legacy of Rage, Rapid Fire) and Ernie Hudson (The Ghostbusters). Based on a series of cult comic books by James O’Barr, The Crow stars Lee as Eric Draven, a rock guitarist who is killed, along with his fiancée, on the eve

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HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray

Arriving in December from Severin Films is the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Master of the Flying Guillotine (aka One Armed Boxer 2 or One-armed Boxer vs. the Flying Guillotine), a 1976 cult kung fu classic from director, writer and star, Jimmy Wang Yu (The Beheaded 1000, The One-Armed Swordsman). A one-armed martial arts master (Wang Yu) is being stalked by an Imperial assassin, the master of two fighters … Continue reading

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GODZ-DAMN! Takashi Yamazaki’s ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ unleashes an absolutely MONSTROUS New Trailer

Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly-anticipated follow-up to Toho’s 2023 mega hit Godzilla Minus One, hits theaters in November. Returning to the director’s chair, Takashi Yamazaki (The Fighter Pilot, Godzilla Minus One) once again takes on writing duties and VFX work, just as he did with the first film. Following the devastation of Godzilla’s initial rampage, Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) tries to rebuild a quiet life with Noriko (Minami Hamabe) and … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Bloodfight & Ironheart | Blu-ray | Only $8.91 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray Double Feature for 1989’s Bloodfight and 1992’s Ironheart, both starring martial arts cult legend Bolo Yeung (Soul of Chiba, The Big Boss 2, Enter the Dragon). From Shuji Goto (Angel Target) comes Bloodfight (aka Final Fight), a Hong Kong-produced Bloodsport-type flick that also stars Simon Yam (The Mission), Yasuaki Kurata (The Empty Hands) and John Ladalski (The Chinese Stuntman). Bloodfight takes you back to the ”arena of … Continue reading

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In Godfrey Ho We Trust! Neon Eagle brings ‘Diamond Ninja Force’ (aka ‘Demon’s Apartment’) to Blu-ray in December

On December 8, 2026, Neon Eagle Video is releasing a Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region A) for Diamond Ninja Force (aka Demon’s Apartment), a 1986 production directed by Yao Feng Pan (All in the Dim Cold Night), later reworked in 1988 through additional directing and editing by IFD Films and Godfrey Ho (Manhattan Chase). As with Neon’s previous release of Ninja Terminator, this will be a deluxe package featuring both Diamond … Continue reading

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