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JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI'm sure most fans and collectors will pick it up for its historical value.
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayThat's tragic, considering the the quality of their product so far.
JJ Bona on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearVery cool, thanks. Sounds like a Trailer should be dropping soon!
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayYou know, with the right music, I do agree that some of these movies (volume…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearThey’ve opened an Instagram for the movie. Looks like they’re getting ready f…
RJ Amadeus on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI will Support Hammer with this one hoping better is on it's way, also Becaus…
Typo on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieShitty music trailer, by the way...
Typo on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintThe lost bladesman is OK, but not "very underrated". "...weapons-based fight…
Typo on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-off"immensely high standard for action filmmaking" Best joke of the year so far.
Typo on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAI like that movie a lot. But I have to admit that the only parts that I find…
Phil Chan on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offAccording to local HK media reports, Donnie plans to shoot this in Hong Kong…
Andrew Hernandez on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAOnce again, it’s that white background of doom that should have been eradicat…
Kiril Valkov on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offPersonally I find Donnie's directing uneven - Legend of the wolf was a mess,…
Killer Meteor on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayHammer doesn't own that many of their own films - most are owned by whichever…
Nick on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!This is the one that gets me today, this?! 😭
Bruce Jensen on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayWhy? Giving Shatter this kind of 4K special treatment makes about as much sen…
Bruce Jensen on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!April Fool! You guys had me going there for a second! Sadly, in the world we'…
Ningen on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieAm I the only one who thinks it's more of the same that you saw in the first…
Laurine White on ‘Passenger 57’, move over! Andy Lau’s hijack thriller ‘High Forces’ is getting a U.S. release from China LionHigh Forces has been released on Blu-ray in the US - 25 March 2025 - by Bayvi…
Bruce Jensen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Such a shocking loss to the martial arts & film worlds, Mr. Norton may ne…
Andrew Hernandez on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75My favorites with him are Twinkle Twinkle, and Magic Crystal. It’s interestin…
Andrew Hernandez on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerI watched A Working Man, and it scratched itch for me. The action is cool, bu…
Ningen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Also, the other Richard, Chamberlain, from the original Shogun, passed away r…
Tony G on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintVery underrated Donnie Yen gem. The movie, along with Sakra, has arguably the…
NEX Reality on Wild, The (2023) ReviewThis review does a great job of breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of…
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Schwarzenegger will be back as ‘The Guest of Sanxingdui’
After decades of muscle-bound mayhem, Arnold Schwarzenegger (Maggie) still continues to pump out the goods in a consistent manner. In addition to a couple of upcoming films – Aftermath, an airline disaster flick based on a true story, as well as Why We’re Killing Gunther, an action-comedy where Arnie plays the title character – the legendary star just wrapped up scenes with Jackie Chan for Viy 2: A Journey to China, a Sino-Russian co-production that he (and Jackie) are making a cameo appearance … Continue reading
Amnesia | aka Who Am I? 2015 | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: January 3, 2017 On January 3, 2017, Lionsgate is releasing the DVD for Song Xi-Yin’s Amnesia (its full marketing title is Jackie Chan Presents Amnesia, since Chan serves as producer). It’s also known as Who Am I: 2015, which is a more fitting title, considering it’s a loose remake of Chan’s 1998 classic, Who Am I? Finding himself at a murder scene, bike courier Li Ziwei tries to escape, but the culprits force him off a bridge. The amnesia … Continue reading
Brace yourself for South Korea’s answer to ‘The Exorcist’
Jang Jae-hyeon’s “Korean version of The Exorcist,” The Priests (read our review), will be arriving to DVD on January 10, 2017, courtesy of CJ Entertainment. If you can’t wait to face the evil spirits on DVD – or just need something to watch in the days leading up to Halloween – The Priests is currently available through Amazon’s streaming service. The film, which has been retitled for its U.S. release as The Priests: Exorcism, stars Kim Yoon-seok … Continue reading
Halloween Top 5: Bloodiest Shaw Brothers ‘Venoms’ Films
With their ornate costumes, eclectic masks and sinister weaponry – not to mention some of the most blood-drenching flicks ever put on celluloid – we consider The Venoms (aka Philip Kwok, Lu Feng, Chiang Sheng, Lo Meng, Sun Chien and Wei Pai) to be the ultimate link between kung fu and Halloween. For this reason, City on Fire proudly presents the Top 5 Bloodiest Venoms Films: Masked Avengers (1981) If you’ve ever watched a Shaw Brothers kung fu film and found yourself thinking: “This flick … Continue reading
The Perfect Weapon | Blu-ray & DVD (Sony)
RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2016 Sony Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for The Perfect Weapon. Despite its title, this upcoming movie has no connection with 1991’s The Perfect Weapon, which starred Jeff Speakman. The Perfect Weapon hints an influence from both Universal Soldier and Hitman: Agent 47. Even though the words “Steven Seagal” headline the film’s marketing materials, the Above the Law star appears to have more of a co-starring role – … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Bodyguards and Assassins | Blu-ray | Only $9.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Donnie Yen’s Bodyguards and Assassins, a 2009 martial arts film directed by Teddy Chen (Kung Fu Jungle). Yen stars in this gripping martial arts blockbuster set in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong in 1905. Winner of eight Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Film, and featuring an hour-long battle sequence unlike anything attempted before. Bodyguards and Assassins (read our review) also stars Leon … Continue reading
Scott Adkins vs. Wade Barrett in the new ‘Eliminators’ Trailer
Universal Home Entertainment is bringing the action-thriller Eliminators to Blu-ray & DVD (read our review) on December 6, 2016. The film stars Scott Adkins (Close Range, Hard Target 2) and former WWE champ Wade Barrett. The film is directed by James Nunn, who previously worked with Adkins in Green Street 3: Never Back Down. When his home in London is attacked, a former federal agent (Adkins) must come out of hiding of the witness protection program to … Continue reading
New Trailer for ‘Mission 911’ explodes with ‘Raid’ influence
The director of Dragon Chen’s Ultimate Hero is back with a vengeance. This time around, he’s subtracting the Bruceploitation flavor, but adding a some Raid-type influence to the mix. The result: Mission 911. According to FCS, Lei Cui’s Mission 911 follows characters played by Richard Liu, Jess Hsu and Tiger Yang, who are an elite tactical unit on a mission to stop a terrorist from acquiring a time travel device to undo the fall of the Third Reich. On a … Continue reading
Steven Seagal says he’s still cookin’ up an ‘Under Siege 3’
The man, the myth, the mystique that is Steven Seagal began in 1988′s Above the Law and peaked with 1992’s Under Siege. Now, nearly 20 years after 1995’s Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, the actor wants to reprise his role as Casey Ryback, the former Navy SEAL operator turned chef who became famous for the line “I’m just a cook.” During a 2014 interview with TBI, here’s what Seagal had to say about … Continue reading
Watch a Clip from the John Woo-backed ‘Reign of Assassins’
On November 1st, Reign of Assassins, an epic action film starring Michelle Yeoh (Wing Chun, Police Story 3), is finally heading to DVD, Digital HD and On Demand, courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment. The film stars Yeoh as an assassin who is on a mission to return the remains of a mystical monk to their resting place. The remains are believed to hold a powerful secret. Along the way, she falls in love with a … Continue reading
‘Police Story 3’ director takes on live-action ‘City Hunter’
Asia’s favorite private detective is making a return in City Hunter, a live-action film based on Tsukasa Hojo’s manga series of the same name. According to AFS, the upcoming movie will be directed by Stanley Tong (Rumble in the Bronx, Police Story 3) with Huang Xiaoming (Ip Man 2) taking on the role of Ryo Saeba. This is the third time City Hunter is being adapted as a live-action presentation. The first was 1992’s City Hunter, which was helmed by Wong Jing and starred Jackie Chan; … Continue reading
Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson, Rothrock back for ‘Martial Arts Kid II’
Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Bloodfist), Cynthia Rothrock (Shanghai Express) and director Michael Baumgarten will be returning for The Martial Arts Kid II, the sequel to last year’s coming of age, martial arts-themed tale (read our review). A “production meeting” photo has surfaced with Wilson, Rothrock, Baumgarten, Anita Clay (Paying Mr. McGetty) and producer, James Wilson (via FB), who has stated that the plan is to return to Florida to shoot, with filming taking place on both coasts this time around. Although it … Continue reading
New TV Spot for Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ is incredible
On November 4th 2016, Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge is making its way to the big screen. This World War II action/drama, based on the true story of Desmond T. Doss, a soldier who achieved a Congressional Medal of Honor, despite his refusal to kill or carry weapons of any sort. Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spider‑Man) leads an all-star cast that includes Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths and … Continue reading
Enter Cityonfire.com’s ‘The Wailing’ Blu-ray Giveaway! – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of The Wailing (read our review) to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post and describe, in your own words, the video below. 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. Also, please ‘Like Us‘ … Continue reading
Mechanic: Resurrection | Blu-ray & DVD (Summit)
RELEASE DATE: November 22, 2016 Summit presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Dennis Gansel’s Mechanic: Resurrection, starring Jason Statham (Redemption). The Mechanic (Statham) thought he’d escaped his former deadly life and disappeared. But now somebody’s found him, and kidnapped the woman he loves. Neither one of them will get out alive unless he completes a diabolical list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world… Mechanic: Resurrection boasts and all-star cast that … Continue reading
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