Author Archives: JJ Bona

Scott Adkins vs Lewis Tan rematch? Two martial arts stars collide in ‘Deadlocked’ from ‘Hard Target 2’ director

Just over a week after Brawler was announced, Scott Adkins (Prisoner of War, John Wick 4, Ip Man 4) and Lewis Tan (Wildcat, Mortal Kombat II) already have another project lined up together with Deadlocked, an upcoming thriller that reunites Adkins with Hard Target 2 director Roel Reiné. Deadlocked revolves around a routine jury site visit that turns into a bloodbath when a mercenary team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms … Continue reading

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‘Rush Hour 4’ is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in China

For over a decade, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker have kept the door open for Rush Hour 4 — and even without a set production date, the fourth film is starting to feel like a sure thing, but not without some speed bumps. Rush Hour 4 is still in motion, with President Donald Trump reportedly giving things a push by encouraging the Ellisons to move forward, something that ultimately helped … Continue reading

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Donald Gibb, the larger than life actor known for ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’, dies at 71

Donald Gibb, an actor best known for playing Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and Ray Jackson in Bloodsport 1 and 2, has died at 71 due to health complications. Before acting, Gibb was a collegiate athlete, later becoming a familiar face in films and TV throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Fans will remember him for his larger than life personality and memorable cult film roles. Our heartfelt thoughts and … Continue reading

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The Filipino connection! K-pop boy Nam Woo-hyun hangs tough in the Trailer for Jeong Jang-hwa’s ‘The Guardian’

"The Guardian" Poster

South Korea and the Philippines collide in Jeong Jang-hwa’s The Guardian, an upcoming action thriller starring Nam Woo-hyun, best known as a member of the K-pop boy band Infinite. The Guardian follows Park Do-jun (Nam), a former Taekwondo prospect who has since relocated to the Philippines with his mother, sacrificing his dreams to be by her side despite the strain her gambling addiction puts on their relationship. When she suddenly … Continue reading

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And I’ll form the head! Amazon MGM Studios’ live-action ‘Voltron’ to debut straight-to-streaming later this year

"Beast King GoLion" Poster

I wanted Macross, but this will do for now. We’ll soon see the most popular giant robot come to life in Voltron, a sci-fi actioner directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, who is perhaps best known for 2018’s Skyscraper and 2021’s Red Notice. The upcoming film, which wrapped production last year, is a live-action take on the 1984 cartoon Voltron: Defender of the Universe, which was originally adapted for American audiences … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Blade of the Immortal | Blu-ray | Only $7.52 – Expires soon!

Blade of the Immortal | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnet Releasing)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Takashi Miike’s (13 Assassins, Terra Formars) live-action movie adaptation of Hiroaki Samura’s manga, Blade of the Immortal. This period samurai film (read our review) stars Takuya Kimura (2046), Hana Sugisaki (Mozu: The Movie), Sota Fukushi (Library Wars), Hayato Ichihara (Yakuza Apocalypse), Erika Toda (Goemon), Ebizo Ichikawa (Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai), Tsutomu Yamazaki (As the Gods Will) and Min Tanaka (The Eternal Zero). Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after … Continue reading

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Smartphone Entertainment Now Revolves Around Instant Feedback and Interaction

Image by Magnific Smartphones changed entertainment far beyond simple convenience. What once involved passive viewing and scheduled media consumption now revolves around constant interaction, rapid responses, and highly personalized digital experiences available within seconds. Modern users no longer engage with entertainment only during dedicated leisure time. Instead, digital interaction happens continuously throughout the day through apps, livestreams, games, social media platforms, and mobile-first entertainment ecosystems. This shift transformed how audiences … Continue reading

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‘Old Boy’ meets ‘Bone Tomahawk’? Park Chan-wook and S. Craig Zahler’s ultra violent western to shoot this year?

Visionary director Park Chan-wook (No Other Choice, Decision to Leave, Old Boy) teams up with acclaimed cult filmmaker S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk, Dragged Across Concrete) for The Brigands of Rattlecreek. The upcoming English-language western – directed by Park and written by Zahler  – features an all-star cast that includes Matthew

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Death Warrant | 4K Ultra HD (MVD Rewind)

On August 11, 2026, MVD is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Death Warrant (aka Dusted), a 1990 actioner directed by Deran Sarafian (Terminal Velocity) and written by David S. Goyer, who became notably known as the co-writer of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and the Blade trilogy. Martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Impact, Cyborg) stars as Detective Louis Burke, who must pose as an inmate … Continue reading

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Audition | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On June 14, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 1999’s Audition. One of the most notorious J-Horror films ever made, Takashi Miike’s Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the 21st century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film catapulted Miike to the international scene and paved the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and 13 Assassins. When … Continue reading

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Atten-TION!!! Dante Lam’s follow up to ‘Operation Mekong’ and ‘Operation Red Sea’ explodes onto Digital on June 16

Director Dante Lam (Beast Cops, The Rescue) has been reliably turning out hard-hitting films that have helped expand the scope of the action/thriller genre in Hong Kong and his next film Operation Hadal (aka Operation Leviathan) – the follow up to 2016’s Operation Mekong and 2018’s Operation Red Sea – will continue the tradition. Debuting on Digital on June 16 from Well Go USA, Operation Hadal stars Xuan Huang (Extraordinary … Continue reading

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Or I will attack and you don’t want that! New Sword of Power Featurette released for ‘Masters of the Universe’

"Masters of the Universe" Poster

Travis Knight, the director of 2018’s Bumblebee, will soon be unleashing Masters of the Universe, a live-action adaptation of the franchise created by Mattel. In the film, a young man on Earth discovers a fabulous secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet, and must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom. Masters of the Universe is written by Chris Butler (Kubo and the Two … Continue reading

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Action icon Michelle Yeoh faces her toughest opponent yet in Bai Xue’s ‘This is My Time’

We’ll soon see action icon Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) take on the Rubik’s Cube This is My Time, an upcoming comedy-drama marking her first Chinese language film since 2018’s Master Z: Ip Man Legacy. In the film, Yeoh portrays a 70-year-old woman determined to take back control of her life after being placed in a nursing home. She gets a second chance

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Best Comedy Shows to brighten Up Your day

Looking to shake off those persistent anxious thoughts that just won’t seem to go away? Why not treat yourself to a dose of laughter therapy? Whether you opt for a quick fix with some funny videos online or decide to sink into a cozy movie marathon, laughter has a remarkable ability to flood your brain with those feel-good chemicals, effectively shooing away stress and worry. Sure, there are plenty of … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Mortal Kombat: Legacy II | Blu-ray | Only $8.49 – Expires soon!

Mortal Kombat: Legacy II | Blu-ray & DVD (Warner)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2, directed by Kevin Tancharoen (The Brothers Sun, Warrior). The warriors have been chosen. The Mortal Kombat tournament has begun. Old friends become sworn enemies and deadly powers are heightened as the battle for Earthrealm rages. More action, more skill, more fights and more of the word you’ve been waiting to hear: FATALITY. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 stars … Continue reading

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