Author Archives: JJ Bona

Scott Adkins to take on Djimon Hounsou in Isaac Florentine’s Muay Thai martial arts actioner ‘One Last Fight’

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Triple Threat, One More Shot) will be re-teaming with action director Isaac Florentine (Close Range, Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing) for a ninth time in Brilliant Pictures’ One Last Fight. Djimon Hounsou, who is perhaps best known for 1997’s Amistad and 2006’s Blood Diamond, will be co-starring opposite Adkins. One Last Fight follows British ex-Muay Thai champion turned instructor Marcus (Adkins) and his wife Ammara, who are running … Continue reading

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Lookin’ for Sammo action!? Watch the Trailer for the ‘The Swordsman II’ remake ‘Invincible Swordsman’

“Invincible Swordsman” Theatrical Poster

Hong Kong martial arts legend Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In) is part of an all-star ensemble cast in Luo Yiwei’s Invincible Swordsman, a remake of Ching Siu-tung’s 1992 wuxia classic, The Swordsman II.  Written by Wong Jing and based on the novel by Louis Cha, Invincible Swordsman stars Kitty Zhang Yuqi (The Mermaid) and Tim Huang Xiyan (The Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms). In … Continue reading

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The latest from Tsui Hark! ‘Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants’ arriving on February 21 from Sony Pictures

"Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants" Theatrical Poster

Coming to U.S. theaters on February 21, 2025 from Sony Pictures is Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, the latest from acclaimed Hong Kong director, Tsui Hark (The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain). Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants is an action-packed fantasy drama adapted from Jin Yong’s classic martial arts novel, The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Under Genghis Khan, the Mongolian army … Continue reading

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Does it get any better than this? Xu Haofeng’s acclaimed ‘100 Yards’ arriving on Blu-ray next week from Well Go USA

On February 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for 100 Yards. This martial arts masterpeice is directed by Xu Haofeng (The Final Master) and his brother, Xu Junfeng. The film stars Jacky Heung (League of Gods), Andy On (Abduction, Undercover Punch and Gun, Black Mask 2: City of Masks), Hayden Kuo (Kung Fu Monster) and Li Yuan (The Guillotines). 100 Yards is set in 1920s … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Protector 2 | Blu-ray | Only $10.99 – Expires soon!

Protector 2 | aka Tom Yum Goong 2 | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Prachya Pinkaew’s Protector 2 (aka Tom Yum Goong 2). When Boss Suchart is murdered, all evidence points to Kham(Tony Jaa). Forced to run as he fights to clear his name, he is hunted by not only the police, but Boss Suchart’s revengeful twin nieces and LC (RZA), a crime lord with his own agenda. A sequel of the global smash-hit The Protector, this extreme … Continue reading

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Jaa’ll ready for this? Martial arts star Tony Jaa to star in a ‘Muay Thai Trilogy’ from director Yuthlert Sippapak

Martial arts star Tony Jaa (Striking Rescue, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy) is on board for an untitled “Muay Thai Trilogy”. The upcoming China-Thailand co-productions will be financed by Stars Collective and Thailand’s Film Odyssey Co. Ltd. Directing the “Muay Thai Trilogy” is Yuthlert Sippapak (Friday Killer), who is perhaps best-known for 2010’s Saturday Killer and 2011’s Friday Killer. Jaa is also

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Stick with me, guys; you’ll never go hungry! Watch the Trailer for ‘The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender’

From Oliver Harper the director of the documentaries, In Search of the Last Action Heroes and Here Comes A New Challenger, comes The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender. The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender will explore the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how … Continue reading

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Today’s lesson… attack the teacher! New Poster for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian actioner-thriller ‘The Siege at Thorn High’

Joko Anwar, the writer and director of films such as 2019’s Impetigore and Gundala, comes The Siege at Thorn High, an upcoming thriller from Amazon MGM Studios. A special school for troubled children. A teacher who is determined to discipline the students. Here, teachers must not only teach, but survive the deadly attacks of their students. The film stars Morgan Oey (The Night Comes for Us), Omara Esteghlal (Andragogy), Hana … Continue reading

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Are you looking for hardware that plays 4K ULTRA HD discs and multi-region Blu-rays and DVDs?

U.S. tariffs on products made in China are expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of electronics, so if you’re looking to upgrade, RIGHT NOW is the perfect time! City on Fire’s trusted retail vendor Goodie Emporium has partnered with a very reputable company (we wouldn’t want it any other way) to bring you modified, high quality region-free UHD (Ultra-HD, or 4K), Blu-ray and DVD players … Continue reading

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What’s Scott Adkins breaking now? The martial arts star is re-teaming with ‘Legacy of Lies’ director for ‘Breaking Cover’

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, One More Shot) is re-teaming with director Adrian Bol for WestEnd Films’ Breaking Cover. The pair worked together in 2020’s Legacy of Lies. The upcoming actioner follows an seemingly ordinary back-office worker (Adkins) whose father-daughter hunting trip turns into a relentless fight for survival, when

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Halo-sploitation? ‘Story of Ricky’ star Fan Siu-Wong is ‘Unstoppable’ in the Trailer for an upcoming sci fi actioner

Veteran Hong Kong action star Fan Siu-Wong (Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, VR Fighter) is back on the sci-fi trail in Unstoppable, an upcoming actioner from first-time director Feng Yang. The year is 2080 and the Earth has been hit by a mysterious meteor shower, causing innocent humans to be mutated into deadly aliens. Now, it’s up to mankind to stop these deranged creatures and save the planet from total … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! To Kill a Mastermind | Blu-ray | Only $24.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for To Kill a Mastermind, a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu movie directed by Sun Chung (The Deadly Breaking Sword). The film stars Johnny Wang Lung-Wei (Eight Diagram Pole Fighter), Teng Wei-Hao (Crippled Avengers), Sek Gong (Kid with the Golden Arm), Yuen Wah (Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic), Yuen Bun (Five Element Ninjas), Luo Sheng (The Kung-Fu Instructor), Luo Jun (Rendezvous with Death), Mang … Continue reading

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Throne of Blood | 4K Ultra HD (BFI)

Throne of Blood | 4K Ultra HD (BFI)

RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2025 On May 19, 2025, BFI is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Throne of Blood, Akira Kurosawa’s astonishing 1957 classic that’s considered to be one of the great adaptations of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This new edition features a new 4K restoration! A truly remarkable film, Throne of Blood manages to combine beauty and terror to produce a mood of truly haunting power. Starring the irrepressible Toshiro Mifune … Continue reading

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Brother | Blu-ray (BFI)

Brother | Blu-ray (BFI)

RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2025 On April 21, 2025, BFI is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Brother, a 2000 crime film starring, written, directed, and edited by Takeshi Kitano (Outrage Coda, Mozu: The Movie). Takeshi ‘Beat’ Kitano directs and stars in this brutal crime thriller about a Japanese yakuza forced to flee to Los Angeles after the death of his boss. In the wake of a failed gang war, … Continue reading

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Lady With a Sword | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On April 21, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Lady With a Sword, a 1971 Swaw Brothers film from director Kao Pao-shu (The Master Strikes). When her sister is attacked and murdered, swordswoman Feng Fei-fei (Lily Ho, The Lady Professional) knows just what to do – find the culprits and

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