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- Ska Martes on The legend is back! Check out the New Poster for Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ (aka ‘The Myth Part 2’)88 films / Eureka will be prepping their new Stanley Tong/Chan trilogy of shi…
- Kevin on The legend is back! Check out the New Poster for Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ (aka ‘The Myth Part 2’)Looks decent enough to watch. He sure keeps busy with so many movies on his p…
- Ska Martes on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmIp Man 5 will be horrible and lean further into Westerners are POS and evil t…
- Paul Bramhall on The Last Kumite | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)It's available on Amazon Prime.
- Andrew Hernandez on Grindstone to distribute the devil’s work in Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Marko Zaror and Scott AdkinsI’m sure Diaz will know exactly what to do with Scott, and since Marko is vou…
- Tory on Grindstone to distribute the devil’s work in Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Marko Zaror and Scott AdkinsOh, yeah. Yeah yeah yeah. I want this. We got to watch Zaror play in the Adki…
- Typo on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmI'm really not 100% sure the pay for a Caine movie would be as big as what he…
- Kevin on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmHe get pay big money for Ipman 5 at least 8 to 10 million dollars, and the co…
- Andrew Hernandez on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmAnd who can blame him if that happens? Lots of people would do the same if th…
- Paul Bramhall on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmI think it’s probably safe to say that if a Hollywood starring role (not to m…
- Kevin on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmHe still has Flashpoint 2 and Ipman 5 to do. Heard he is planning on directin…
- Andrew Hernandez on Kato who? Eureka’s Blu-ray for Jet Li’s sci-fi actioner ‘Black Mask’ now available from Eureka EntertainmentI know some people don’t like the film grain removal of newer home releases b…
- Andrew Hernandez on Death Stranding (2023) ReviewThis may have a different plot than the video game Death Stranding, but seems…
- Andrew Hernandez on I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone filmThis makes the most sense. Wick’s story is concluded, (for now) and Caine’s w…
- Dave on The Last Kumite | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)What the fuck!! is this Blu-ray release bullshit!! It's not the fucking 1980s…
- Ska Martes on Kato who? Eureka’s Blu-ray for Jet Li’s sci-fi actioner ‘Black Mask’ now available from Eureka EntertainmentI just picked this set up. The PQ on thre HK cut is the best copy so far BUT.…
- R.J. Amadeus on Chuck Norris IS BACK in the Trailer for ‘Agent Recon’ with Derek Ting and ‘Beastmaster’ star Marc SingerWow, Chuck at 83 and still kicking. This is a must watch for Norris, but take…
- Ska Martes on Adapted by Alan Canvan: A Conversation with ‘Game of Death Redux’ FilmmakerAt first i didn't think there was any point to this but after watching the ga…
- Jamesyboy on Adapted by Alan Canvan: A Conversation with ‘Game of Death Redux’ FilmmakerFrom what I understand, the reason for the delay is because its now going to…
- Ningen on Thor-ploitation? The action is on high gear in the New Trailer for George Miller’s ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’New featurette. https://youtu.be/xHTrvEnwfWY?si=ibHkw6f1fqq6gq2C
- Ningen on Thor-ploitation? The action is on high gear in the New Trailer for George Miller’s ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’And another clip. https://youtu.be/T8iHJ7kP0ZI?si=W_aYvktxRfCECQbB
- Ningen on Thor-ploitation? The action is on high gear in the New Trailer for George Miller’s ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’Clip. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C66pc2diatI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
- Typo on World Noir Vol 2 | Blu-ray (Radiance)I would have bought the Shishido 9ne if it was released alone. But not in tha…
- Gorf on Adapted by Alan Canvan: A Conversation with ‘Game of Death Redux’ FilmmakerSo, where is this? Has anyone seen it yet?
- Ska Martes on The Crow | 4K UHD (Paramount)thats the thing. the 4k blurays took so long to come out Cameron supervised t…
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Chang Cheh’s ‘Five Element Ninjas’ returns to Blu-ray!
British distributors 88 Films will be releasing the 1982 Shaw Brothers classic Five Element Ninjas (aka Chinese Super Ninjas) on Blu-ray this Summer. Since it will be a UK release, you’ll need multi-region hardware to play it. Given the fact that Tokyo Shock’s out-of-print Blu-ray release of Five Element Ninjas goes for nearly $200 on Ebay, upgrading to a multi-region player may be an option, especially considering the euphoric entertainment value … Continue reading
Lee Min-Ho and Fan Siu Wong are ‘Bounty Hunters’
Get ready to witness extreme bounty hunting in Shin Tae-Ra’s Bounty Hunters, an upcoming South Korea, China, Hong Kong co-production that features a colorful combination of explosive action, martial arts, humor and sex appeal. The film revolves around a pack of bounty hunters, led by Lee Min-Ho (Gangnam Blues), who seek their prey throughout South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Thailand. Bounty Hunters also stars Tiffany Tang (Storm Warriors), Wallace … Continue reading
Cynthia Rothrock and Sammo Hung to reunite in ‘Dragons’?
If you’re a fan of old school Hong Kong action films, get ready for this exciting news: A project titled The Amazing Shanghai Dragons – which will reunite Cynthia Rothrock with her Shanghai Express co-star, Sammo Hung – is currently in early stages of development. Here’s what Rothrock had to say (paraphrased, via FB): “Be on the lookout for The Amazing Shanghai Dragons, starring Sammo Hung and myself. We will be doing a … Continue reading
Scott Adkins gets Marvel-ously ‘Strange’… 1st trailer!
Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Close Range, Zero Tolerance) has joined the cast of Marvel’s Doctor Strange, an upcoming film about a sorcerer who protects Earth from mystical threats. According to The Wrap: Adkins’ role is being kept under wraps, though insiders suggest he’ll have several major action scenes featuring hand-to-hand combat. Although Adkins is primarily known for straight-to-video titles, he’s definitely no stranger to getting parts (albeit bit) in bigger … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Once Upon a Time in Shanghai | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (read our review), a martial arts film directed by Wong Ching Po (Let’s Go!) with action choreography from the legendary Yuen Woo-ping (The Matrix). The plot involves a laborer who moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich, but ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. The cast includes Phillip Ng (Bodyguards & Assassins), … Continue reading
Scott Adkins to take on Al Capone in ‘The Returner’
Scott Adkins (Wolf Warrior, Zero Tolerance) is reuniting with William Kaufman (Jarhead 3: The Siege) for The Returner, a fantasy action film that echoes both Death Wish and The Crow. The film will be written and produced by Chad Law (6 Bullets, Close Range). According to Deadline, Adkins will star as Piper, the owner of a speakeasy who refuses to sell Al Capone’s booze during Prohibition and pays the ultimate price. … Continue reading
Michael Jai White’s ‘Never Back Down 3′ gets a trailer!
Never Back Down: No Surrender (aka Never Back Down 3), the sequel to Michael Jai White’s directorial debut, Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, is kicking its way onto DVD this June, In Never Back Down 3: No Surrender, White is returning to the director’s chair, as well as reprising his role as the film’s star. Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker (White) finds … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! 14 Blades | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 2010’s 14 Blades, starring Donnie Yen (Ip Man 3) and directed by Daniel Lee (White Vengeance). 14 Blades is a kung fu thriller (read our review) that centers on a secret service agent (Yen) in the emperor’s court who is betrayed and then hunted by his colleagues. The film also stars Zhao Wei (Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection), Wu Chun (Assassin’s Blade), Kate Tsui (Eye … Continue reading
Cityonfire.com’s ‘Veteran’ Blu-ray Giveaway – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and CJ Entertainment are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Ryoo Seung-wan’s highly-acclaimed Veteran (read our review) to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post and describe, in your own words, this video. We will be selecting a winner at random. Be sure to include your email address in the appropriate field so we can contact you for your home address. Additionally, you must ‘Like … Continue reading
Michelle Yeoh and Collin Chou join Jeff Lau’s ‘Nezha’
The cast for Nezha is falling into place nicely. The upcoming fantasy epic, directed by Jeff Lau (Treasure Hunt), is based on the Chinese mythological figure, Nezha, an unruly child-god who loves causing trouble (via Godchecker). According to AFS, the all-star cast lineup includes: Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny), Zhang Fengyi (Assassin), Collin Chou (Special ID), Wu Lei (The Legend of Qin) and Jike Junyi (Zhongkui: Snow Girl and … Continue reading
Project Eden | DVD (Entertainment One)
RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2016 What happens when you put Fred “The Hammer” Williamson (Fist of Fear, Touch of Death, Vigilante) and martial arts star Mike Moeller (One Million K(l)icks) in one action flick? Answer: A nuclear reaction! Entertainment One presents the DVD for Project Eden (aka Atomic Eden), an action film about a group of mercenaries – trapped in Chernobyl – who must band together to fight an army of … Continue reading
New trailer for ‘Truy Sat’ promises stylish martial arts action
Down for some kinetic violence from Vietnam? If so, get ready for Cuong Ngo’s martial arts thriller, Truy Sat. This stylish action film stars Troung Ngoc Anh (Bride of Silence), Thien Nguyen, Lamou Vissay (Leipzig Homicide), Vin Thuy, Maria Tran (Fist of the Dragon) and Mike Leeder (Pound of Flesh), who plays “a sleazy white boy up to no good in Vietnam.” Truy Sat (read our review) currently doesn’t have North American … Continue reading
Asian Connection | DVD (Entertainment One)
RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2016 Steven Seagal’s latest action film, Asian Connection, is heading to DVD on June 7, 2016, courtesy of Entertainment One. Although Asian Connection is marketed as a “Steven Seagal film,” promotional material suggests that Seagal has more of a co-starring role as the lead bad guy. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Asian Connection also stars Johnny Edward Lee (Terminator Genisys), Pim Bubear (Man with the Iron … Continue reading
U.S. audiences: Watch crime boil in ‘Chongqing Hot Pot’
U.S. distributor, China Lion, is releasing Yang Qing’s (One Night In Supermarket) contemporary crime thriller Chongqing Hot Pot in U.S. theaters. According to Twitch, Chongqing Hot Pot is about classmates who open a hot pot restaurant in a converted bunker, only to discover they can access the underground vault of the bank next door. The film stars Chen Kun (Flying Swords of Dragon Gate), Bai Baihe (Monster Hunt), Qin Hao (Blind … Continue reading
We ‘Overheard’ a fourth film is coming…
Are you ready for another dose of surveillance action from the popular Overheard franchise? Derek Yee (Shinjuku Incident) is planning the 4th installment of the series; this time around, with a new trio of actors replacing Louis Koo (Flash Point), Daniel Wu (The Banquet) and Lau Ching-Wan (The Bullet Vanishes). There’s currently no word if Alan Mak and Felix Chong (the duo responsible for the first three films) will be involved. But … Continue reading
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