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on Third Window Films delivering a Blu-ray for the bloody revenge thriller ‘Mermaid Legend’ from ‘Evil Dead Trap’ directorI wanted to like it. I was sure to like it. But it was simply boring, well, a…
on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’(Look up Mr. Seagal’s song “Strut” if you’re confused.)
on Bill… it’s your baby! Artwork for 4K UHD Editions for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’ and ‘Jackie Brown’ revealedAs 4K UHD can hold more footage, it would be nice to have both volumes of Kil…
on The legend returns! Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ heading to Blu-ray from Well Go USA in JanuaryLike Stanley Tong's recent films like Vanguard, Jackie Chan is almost a walk-…
on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’This man is a dishonor to both cinema and to the western world. I don’t feel…
on The legend returns! Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ heading to Blu-ray from Well Go USA in JanuaryThis one is bad and that why it was a massive flop in china. Barely made a fe…
on Legend has it that Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray for Kinji Fukasaku’s all-star fantasy actioner ‘Legend of the 8 Samurai’Awesome!
on Tony Jaa makes America great again! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Striking Rescue’ arriving in December from Well Go USAhappy to see Tony Jaa still kicks asses, and he's still awkward when speaking…
on Recoil Blu-ray & DVD (Nasser)¡La última de la saga de Películas de: "RETROCEDER NUNCA, RENDIRSE JAMÁS! ¡La…
on ‘Godzilla Minus One’ filmmaker signs on for his first English-language film ‘Grandgear’ for Sony and J.J. AbramsAnd another one Asian going to Hollywood! I hope his Doreamon - Stand by me 3…
on Jackie Chan’s GREATEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Here’s what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…Edited, thank you!
on Jackie Chan’s GREATEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Here’s what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…The release date (as per 88 Films website) has been moved to 24.02.2025. Appa…
on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’i suspect i'll hate Yen's character just as much as i hated him in Raging Fir…
on Don’t call it a comeback! Watch the Trailer for ‘Last Dance’ starring Hong Kong legend Michael Hui and Dayo WongAlready more than HK$50 million in local box office earnings after only a wee…
on Tony Jaa makes America great again! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Striking Rescue’ arriving in December from Well Go USAGonna second this - surprised this site hasn't reviewed Aston Chen's Black St…
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Updated: Rare footage from the unreleased ‘HK Superstars’
We are pleased to share extremely rare footage from the unreleased Hong Kong Superstars video, featuring revealing English interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with some of Hong Kong’s most popular action stars. Hong Kong Superstars was a fan magazine from the UK focusing on Hong Kong Cinema (as edited by Chris Ducker). The video magazine was modeled on what Eastern Heroes had done by branching out into making videos. Eastern Heroes … Continue reading
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Garm Wars: The Last Druid | DVD (Arc Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: November 3, 2015 Arc Entertainments presents the DVD for Mamoru Oshii’s (Ghost in the Shell) first English-language film, Garm Wars: The Last Druid. This live-action film stars Lance Henriksen, Kevin Durand, Melanie St-Pierre, Andrew Gillies, Dawn Ford and Patrizio Sanzari. Garm Wars: The Last Druid takes place in a world where clone soldiers from three military tribes are locked in a perpetual battle of air, land and technology. One … Continue reading
Won Jin kicks martial a$$ in ‘Kwon Bob: Chinatown’
The talented Park Sang-Hyun – who is part of a team responsible choreographing the action in films like Kundo: Age of the Rampant (2014) and For the Emperor (2014) – has made his directorial debut in a new Korean martial arts film called Kwon Bob: Chinatown (“Kwon Bob” means “martial arts”). Kwon Bob: Chinatown stars Seo Joon-yeong (Bleak Night) as a detective who tries to take down a gang of martial … Continue reading
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Cityonfire.com’s ‘Avenging Fist’ DVD Giveaway! – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 DVD copies of Avenging Fist 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 Us‘ on cityonfire.com’s … Continue reading
Iron Girl II | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2015 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Kenichi Fujiwara’s Iron Girl II (aka Iron Girl: Ultimate Weapon), the sequel to 2012’s Iron Girl. It’s the same post-apocalyptic world and Chris, the mysterious bounty hunter better known as Iron Girl (Kirara Asuka), is still the deadliest fighter on the planet. Unfortunately, she also still has no memory of who she is or where she came from, and, … Continue reading
Yakuza Apocalypse | Blu-ray & DVD (Entertainment One)
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2015 Entertainment One presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Yakuza Apocalypse, directed by Takashi Miike (13 Assassins). In the world of the yakuza, Kamiura is the boss. He is rumored to be invincible, but in truth is a vampire. When assassins aware of Kamiura’s secret arrive from abroad, he is given an ultimatum: return to the syndicate he left years ago or die. The film stars Ichihara … Continue reading
Dolph Lundgren and ‘Kickboxer’ actress vs ‘Shark Lake’!
Action legend Dolph Lundgren is getting his bait ‘n tackle box ready for a Jaws-like thriller titled Shark Lake (formerly titled The Lake). We’re crossing our fingers that this upcoming film is a step above the recent wave of shlockbusters (i.e. Sharknado, Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus), but only time will tell. Here’s the official plot: Fiercely protective single-mom Meredith Hendricks happens to also be the best cop in her … Continue reading
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Wild City | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2015 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Wild City (read our review), directed by Ringo Lam (City on Fire). When former cop-turned-bar owner T-man Kwok (Louis Koo) befriends a woman at closing hours (Tong Liya), they soon find themselves targeted both by her former lover — an attorney and the thugs (Chang Hsiao-Chuan) he employs. Once Kwok’s half-brother (Shawn Yue) and a suitcase … Continue reading
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Delta Force 2 | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: December 8, 2015 Kino Lorber presents the Blu-ray for Aaron Norris’ 1990 action flick, Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (aka Delta Force 2 Operation Stranglehold), starring Chuck Norris (Yellow Faced Tiger). When DEA agents are taken captive by a ruthless South American kingpin, the Delta Force (headed by Norris), is reunited to rescue them in this sequel to the 1986 film. Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection also stars Billy … Continue reading
Bruce Lee finally kicks his way to Blu-ray in the UK!
The wait is over! UK’s Mediumrare Entertainment has announced the release of Bruce Lee’s Hong Kong films on Blu-ray for the very first time. All titles will be released on October 26th in the UK. Each movie – consisting of The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972), The Way of the Dragon (1972) and Game of Death (1978) – feature reversible sleeves with newly commissioned artwork, a 24-page booklet … Continue reading
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War Pigs | DVD (Vantage Media)
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2015 Vantage Media presents the DVD for War Pigs, an upcoming action-war flick directed by Ryan Little (Saints and Soldiers series), about a rag tag unit of misfits known as the War Pigs, who must go behind enemy lines to exterminate Nazis by any means necessary. War Pigs stars Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Luke Goss (Tekken), Ryan Kelley (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Noah Segan (Django Lives!), Chuck … Continue reading
Simon Yam and a former Bond girl have the ‘Magic Card’
Opening in China on October 16, 2015 is the Chinese adventure, Magic Card, which is being described as a high-adrenaline, spy-themed, action movie aimed at the international market. The upcoming film marks Jiang Guomin’s first directorial project since 2007’s Bullet and Brain. Magic Card stars Simon Yam (SPL II, Wild City, Cross), Kimi Qiao (Days of Our Own), Viann Zhang (Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate), Dada Chan (Z Storm) and … Continue reading
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Mark Dacascos gears up for war in ‘Garrison 7: The Fallen’
Australian filmmaker, Scott Brewer – known for his stuntwork in films like The Matrix and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader – is in pre-produciton phase for his upcoming Garrison 7 series, which has martial arts star Mark Dacascos (Drive) and Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) attached as leads, not to mention, Brewer himself. So far, two, very slick concept posters have been released for Garrison … Continue reading
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The Guardsman | aka Imperial Bodyguard | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2015 Lionsgate has presents the DVD for The Guardsman (aka Imperial Bodyguard), a 2011 Chinese martial arts film starring Yan Jie (Young Detective Dee), Yuen Biao (Knockabout), Cheng Pei-pei (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Wu Ma (Once Upon A Chinese Hero). Official plot: When the Emperor travels in disguise to understand the problems that his people face, his enemies discover his identity and team up with Japanese … Continue reading
Olga Kurylenko gains ‘Momentum’ as a female action star!
With two video game adaptations, a Bond flick and a handful of other action packed titles under her belt – actress/model and former Bond Girl – Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) is officially an action star. We furthermore rest our case with the newly released trailer for Momentum, the debut thriller from Stephen S. Campanelli, which also stars James Purefoy (The Following). When an infiltration expert with a secret past … Continue reading
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