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on Scott Adkins, Mark Dacascos and Alain Moussi collide in Dimitri Logothetis’ ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon’To be fair, while Logothetis’s Jiujitsu isn’t a good movie, the fight scenes…
on Handcuff, The (1979) ReviewI don't mind the long fights scenes as the fights are about the only good thi…
on Got time for some Van Damme news? Shout to release 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’It's about time ... cop. LOL.
on Mark Dacascos and Mickey Rourke break ‘Jade’ in the Trailer for Well Go USA’s martial arts actioner starring Shaina WestIts a fictional movie. Noones going around fighting 50 dudes off by themselve…
on Atten-TION!!! Dante Lam’s follow up to ‘Operation Mekong’ and ‘Operation Red Sea’ explodes onto U.S. screens"Chinese soldiers never give up!" ok
on Pedring Lopez announces ‘Gi’ as part of the ‘Maria’ universe with ‘Raid’ stars Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif RahmanWell I have been goin nuts looking the Maria’s sequel with yayan playin in it…
on Scott Adkins, Mark Dacascos and Alain Moussi collide in Dimitri Logothetis’ ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon’What do you mean?
on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewGreat review. Yet another one going hand in hand with the positives.
on Got time for some Van Damme news? Shout to release 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’Got time for some Van Damme news? Not really. Never gave a ... about his movi…
on Albert Pyun’s ‘Kickboxer: City of Blood’ shoot gets delayedI hope a talented director can finish City of Blood and do it justice. I've b…
on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewSpeaking of which- I loved your writing in the PROJECT A book. Great stuff!
on Got time for some Van Damme news? Shout to release 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’It’s about time…
on Scott Adkins, Mark Dacascos and Alain Moussi collide in Dimitri Logothetis’ ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon’It just lacks everything
on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Triple Threat’ star Iko Uwais launches action-focused film label with two upcoming titles already completedTimur literally means "East", refering to the eastern region of Indonesia (we…
on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Triple Threat’ star Iko Uwais launches action-focused film label with two upcoming titles already completedThis is great news. Let's hope that these turn out well, so he can go even bi…
on Hong Kong legends Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka-fai face off in the Poster for the upcoming thriller ‘The Shadow’s Edge’[…] SOURCE: City on Fire […]
on Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6 | Blu-ray (Shout!)Finally, Black Tavern makes it to Blu-Ray!
on Hong Kong legends Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka-fai face off in the Poster for the upcoming thriller ‘The Shadow’s Edge’LOL, Most PoliceThrillers Don't!
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Ready for some post-Shaw Chang Cheh? Visual Vengeance is conjuring a Blu-ray for 1984’s ‘The Nine Demons’
Visual Vengeance will soon be releasing a Blu-ray for The Nine Demons, a 1984 post-Shaw Brothers film from legendary Hong Kong director Chang Cheh (Death Ring, The One Armed Sworsman). After selling his soul to the devil, Joey (Ricky Cheng Tien Chi, Five Element Ninjas) is given the power to control 9 demons. With their help, Joey must save his childhood friend Gary from a bloody massacre. The Nine Demons … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Double Crossers | Blu-ray | Only $21.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Double Crossers (read our review), a 1976 Golden Harvest actioner from director Jeong Chang-hwa (The Devil’s Treasure, King Boxer) that stars South Korean martial artist Shin Il-ryong (The Dragon Lives Again) and featuring the legendary Sammo Hung (The Magnificent Butcher). Following his late father’s murder, police officer Detective Lung (Shin) discovers that both of his parents were involved in … Continue reading
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The East meets WEST! Watch the New Trailer for October’s Hi-YAH! Original ‘Westbound Inn’
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of October. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive
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Pray for Death | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2024 On December 10, 2024, Kino Lorber is releasing a Blu-ray for Pray for Death (read our review), a 1985 actioner directed by Gordon Hessler (Rage of Honor). This two-disc special edition includes both the R rated and unrated versions of the film. They Shattered His American Dream. The Ninja Master himself, Sho Kosugi (9 Deaths of the Ninja), stars as Akira, a Japanese immigrant who starts … Continue reading
Rage of Honor | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2024 On December 10, 2024, Kino Lorber is releasing a Blu-ray for Rage of Honor (read our review), a 1987 actioner directed by Gordon Hessler (Pray for Death). International action icon Sho Kosugi (9 Deaths of the Ninja) unleashes a devastating display of martial arts virtuosity as the forces of evil push him over the edge…and into a Rage of Honor. When his best friend is slain … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! The Last Blood | Blu-ray | Only $19.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Last Blood (aka Hard Boiled II), a 1991 Hong Kong actioner directed by Wong Jing (Return to a Better Tomorrow) that stars Andy Lau (Saving Mr. Wu) and Alan Tam (Armour of God). The Last Blood is definitely one to watch for anyone who looks back fondly at the late 80’s, early 90’s heyday of Hong Kong action cinema. … Continue reading
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Kickboxer | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2024 On December 3, 2024, Lionsgate is releasing a 3-Disc SteelBook for Kickboxer on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray, which will also include the rarely-seen International version of film. Directed by Mark DiSalle (The Perfect Weapon) and David Worth (American Tigers), this 1989 cult martial arts hit further elevated the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water), and was responsible of the sparking the kickboxing boom … Continue reading
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Welcome to bonus stage! ‘Extraction’ director Sam Hargrave to take on a live-action adaptation of Sega’s ‘Shinobi’
Action filmmaker Sam Hargrave (Unlucky Stars), who is widely known for 2020’s Extraction and 2023’s Extraction 2, is directing a live-action adaptation of Sega’s Shinobi videogame franchise for Universal Pictures. Hargrave is part of the stunt team for many of the Marvel movies (usually doubling for Chris Evans as Captain America). If you’re a die hard martial arts cinema fan, chances are you’ll know him more for his work on … Continue reading
Let us rejoice! A look at ‘Revelations’ from ‘Train to Busan’ helmer Yeon Sang Ho arriving to Netflix next year
Next year, Netflix is set to stream Revelations, the latest from writer/director Yeon Sang Ho (Psychokinesis), the visionary filmmaker behind the 2016 hit Train to Busan and its 2020 follow up Peninsula. Revelations follows a pastor and a detective, each driven by their own beliefs while dealing with a missing-person case. The upcoming thriller is based on the 2022 comic of the same name by frequent collaborator Choi Kyu-Seok, who worked with Yeon … Continue reading
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Grab a shovel and start diggin’! ‘Exhuma’ starring ‘Old Boy’ star Choi Min-sik is now on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray
Now available is Well Go USA’s Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD for Exhuma (read our review), a South Korean thriller from writer/director Jang Jae-Hyun (Svaha: The Sixth Finger, The Priests). When a renowned shaman (Kim Go-Eun, The Advocate: A Missing Body) and her protégé (Lee Do-hyun, Sweet Home) are hired by a wealthy, enigmatic family, they begin investigating the cause of a disturbing supernatural illness that affects only the first-born … Continue reading
Back to the shadows! New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Shadow Strays’ from ‘Night Comes for Us’ filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto
Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto (The Big 4, The Night Comes for Us) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Killers, Headshot, Macabre) – is ready to unleash The Shadow Strays, which will premier on Netflix on October 17th. In the film, a young assassin defies her mentor and organization, hell-bent on rescuing a boy who lost his mother to a powerful crime syndicate. Timo describes the film as having Abel Ferrara’s crime … Continue reading
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Don’t call it a comeback! Watch the Trailer for ‘Last Dance’ starring Hong Kong legend Michael Hui and Dayo Wong
Hong Kong film icon and comedian Michael Hui (All U Need is Love) is headlining the big screen with co-star Dayo Wong Chi-Wah (Legend of the Wolf) in Anselm Chan’s The Last Dance. In this upcoming drama – an obvious departure from the comedic roles Hui is known for – a debt-ridden wedding planner inadvertently becomes a successful funeral planner. However, he must convince a traditional Taoist priest of his … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! The Blue Jean Monster | Blu-ray | Only $21.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is 88 Films’ Blu-ray for The Blue Jean Monster, a 1991 Hong Kong film directed by Ivan Lai Gai Ming (Erotic Ghost Story 3, The Imp) that stars Shing Fui-On (Horrible High Heels), Pauline Wong (Mr. Vampire 2), Tse Wai-Kit (Fight Back to School), Kunimua Jun (The Wailing) and Gloria Yip (Miracles). After a brave Hong Kong lawman is killed in a shootout, his body is … Continue reading
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Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s long-delayed, over-budget thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine in 2025
Filmmaker Juno Mak (Revenge: A Love Story, Dream Home), the actor/director of 2013’s Rigor Mortis, is finally putting his finishing touches on One Cool Film Productions’ Sons of the Neon Night, an upcoming gangster epic that was completed back in 2018. The highly-anticipated film features an all-star cast that includes Takeshi Kaneshiro (Wu Xia), Louis Koo (Three), Ritchie Ren (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In), Tony Leung Ka Fai (League of Gods), Lau … Continue reading
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Signature grabs UK rights for XYZ Films’ ‘Skyline: Warpath’ starring martial arts stars Scott Adkins and Iko Uwais
Martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot) is re-teaming with director Liam O’Donnell (Beyond Skyline) for Skyline: Warpath, an upcoming 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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