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Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI went in expecting to love Tornado but left the cinema really disappointed!…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
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…
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Contacts | Blu-ray & DVD (Indiecan)
RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2020 On November 10, 2020, Indiecan Entertainment will release the Blu-ray for Alex Chung’s 2019 indie martial arts thriller, Contracts. Contracts follows a team of assassins who become victims of a superior killer. The film took home Best Action Film and Best Fight at the 2019 Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Contracts is directed by and starring Alex Chung, who also serves as a producer, editor and … Continue reading
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Bruce Willis returns as John McClane in a New ‘Die Hard’ commercial
Remember that 6th Die Hard sequel/prequel from director Len Wiseman (Live Free or Die Hard) that was supposed to be titled McClane? If you do, forget the idea ever existed, because it has been scrapped. Cancellation of Fox’s McClane should have come as no surprise, given Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox last March. But now, a reputable source claims that Disney is moving forward with an entirely new Die Hard project, not … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Shogun | Blu-ray | Only $22.83 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for James Clavell’s Shogun, starring Richard Chamberlain (Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold), Toshiro Mifune (Stray Dog, Incident at Blood Pass) and Nobuo Kaneko (Tokyo Nights, Battles Without Honor and Humanity). This critically-acclaimed 1980 mini-series, spread out on 6 Blu-ray discs, focuses on John Blackthorne (Chamberlain), an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century. Blackthorne is thrown in the midst … Continue reading
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4 Records for Car Crashes to Have When Meeting Lawyers
Did you know that there are around 6 million car crashes in the United States every year? If you were recently involved in a car accident, it is good to understand that winning a car accident case depends on the information that your lawyer has. Keep reading to learn the records for car crashes that you want to make sure you have when meeting with lawyers. 1. Police Report One … Continue reading
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Andy On, Eric Tsang, Ray Lui and Collin Chou lead ‘Dragon and Tiger Struggle’ from ‘New Option’ director Gary Mak Wing Lun
Director Gary Mak Wing Lun – who is perhaps best known for helming 2002’s New Option and 2013’s SDU: Sex Duties Unit, as well as his “assistant director” work for high profile films like 1997’s Full Alert, 1998’s Beast Cops and 2013’s The Grandmaster – is working on an ensemble martial arts film titled Dragon and Tiger Struggle. The film’s all-star cast includes Andy On (Kung Fu League, Undercover Punch and Gun), Eric … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Rage of Honor | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1987’s Rage of Honor (read our review), directed by Gordon Hessler (Pray for Death) and starring Sho Kosugi (Ninja III: The Domination). Federal agent Shiro Tanaka (Kosugi) used to live for his job – now, he lives only for revenge. When his partner is killed during a bungled drug bust, Shiro throws away his badge and the rule book with it: arming himself with … Continue reading
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Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH! for the month of October!
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of October, which includes a New film added to Hi-YAH! every Friday! Some of the highlights include Hong Kong classics from Andy Lau, Ringo Lam, Karl Maka, Maggie Cheung and Sammo Hung. Read for the full list
‘Unity of Heroes’ helmer Lin Zhen-Hao strikes back with ‘The Tai Chi Master’ starring Wu Yue and Ada Liu
Lin Zhen-Hao, the filmmaker behind Vincent Chiu Man Chuk’s Unity of Heroes, is back with The Tai Chi Master, an upcoming martial arts epic starring Wu Yue (Paradox, Ip Man 4: The Finale, The Brink) and Ada Liu (Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, The Thousand Faces of Dunjia). The Tai Chi Master may or may not have something to do with Yuen Woo Ping’s 1993 Jet Li/Michelle Yeoh film of … Continue reading
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Watch the New Trailer ‘Jiu-Jitsu’ starring Tony Jaa, Frank Grillo, JuJu Chan, Alain Moussi and Marrese Crump
Alain Moussi (Kill Order, Street Fighter: Resurrection), the rising action star from Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation, is re-teaming with his Kickboxer: Vengeance filmmaker Dimitri Logothetis for Jiu-Jitsu, which releases on November 20, 2020. This upcoming sci-fi martial arts film (read our review) features an all-star cast that includes Nicolas Cage (Outcast, Face/Off), Frank Grillo (Beyond Skyline), Tony Jaa (Triple Threat), JuJu Chan (The Empty Hands), Rick Yune (The Man with the Iron Fists), Marrese Crump (Tom Yum Goong … Continue reading
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Beast Clawing At Straws | Blu-ray (Artsploitation)
RELEASE DATE: December 15, 2020 On December 15, 2020, Artsploitation is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Kim Young-Hoon’s Beast Clawing At Straws (aka Beasts that Cling to the Straw), a 2020 thriller starring Bae Sung-Woo (Metamorphosis), Jung Woo-Sung (Asura City of Madness), Jeon Do-Yeon (Memories of the Sword), Shin Hyun-Bin (Confidential Assignment) and Jung Ga-Ram (Believer). A Luis Vuitton bag stuffed full of cash sends a group of hard-luck lowlifes … Continue reading
James Bond’s connection with Asian and Martial Arts Cinema
Being an avid James Bond fan, as well as a writer for City on Fire, I’ve put together a list of Bond titles that are relevant with Asian and martial arts cinema. Whether it be ninjas, samurai, kung fu masters – or just well-known Asian talent – there’s definitely a connection between 007 and the types of films that are usually covered here at City on Fire. Of course, considering the impact Bond films have had … Continue reading
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‘The Villainess’ director Jung Byung-gil brings some ‘Havoc’
Filmmaker Jung Byung-gil – known for his films Confession of Murder and fan favorite The Villainess – is stepping into Hollywood for Monarch Media’s Havoc (not related to Gareth Evans’ planned film of the same name), a thriller written by Eric Tipton, off an original idea by Steve Barnett (300) and Daniel Myrick (The Blair Witch Project). Inspired by actual events, Havoc tells the story of a U.S. helicopter crashing on … Continue reading
Best Hong Kong Movie Locations
When you hear about Hong Kong, the first thing that comes into your mind is beautiful sceneries, Chinese culture, and even place of excellent movies. Hong Kongers are known for their commitments to their work in the world. Whether you’re planning to visit Hong Kong to have the adventure of excellent movies or even enjoy the entertainment, prepare yourself to step in Hong Kong Tower, Repulse Bay Beach, and Ten Thousand … Continue reading
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A ‘Battle Royale’ ripoff has been ‘Triggered’ in this New Trailer
Looking for another round of Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Royale? If so, look no further (kinda, sorta). Director Alastair Orr (House on Willow Street) has teamed up with writer David D. Jones (The Stem) for Trigger, which releases on November 6 from Samuel Goldwyn Films. Nine friends, all harboring a dark secret, go camping in the woods. After a wild night of partying, they wake up with suicide bombs strapped to their … Continue reading
The Black Dragon & Enforcer from Death Row | Blu-ray (Dark Force)
RELEASE DATE: January 19, 2021 On January 19, 2021, Dark Force Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray Drive-in Double Feature for Ron van Clief’s The Black Dragon (aka Tough Guy) and Leo Fong’s Enforcer from Death Row (aka Ninja Assassin). Made from the only known existing 35mm print with extensive scene by scene color correction, 1974’s The Black Dragon stars Ron van Clief (Fist of Fear, Touch of Death), Jason Pai Piao (Shaolin Prince), Thompson Kao … Continue reading























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