Author Archives: JJ Bona

Lionsgate teams up with Park Chan-wook for an English-language series remake of his 2003 masterpiece ‘Old Boy’

"Oldboy" Theatrical Poster

Lionsgate Television is teaming up with Park Chan-wook (Thirst, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance) for an English-language series adaptation of the director’s own 2003 cult masterpiece, Old Boy, which itself was based on Garon Tsuchiya’s manga of the same name. The movie followed Oh Deasu (Choi Min-sik), who wakes up only to find himself locked in a room for 15 years, until he finally wakes up in the same place he … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Hard Target 2 | Blu-ray | Only $8.95 – Expires soon!

"Hard Target 2" Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on fire is the Blu-ray for the Jean-Claude Van Damme-less sequel to 1993’s Hard Target. Disgraced and retired mixed martial artist Wes “The Jailor” Baylor (Scott Adkins) couldn’t refuse the million dollar purse offered to fight in Myanmar. When he arrives to fight, he learns he’s been tricked into becoming the target of a human hunt. Carrying only water and a ruby-filled money belt for the last person standing, Wes … Continue reading

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Veteran HK director Billy Chung is back in action in the Trailer for ‘Operation Black-Ops’ starring Shawn Yue and Celina Jade

"Operation Black-Ops" Theatrical Poster

Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Billy Chung Siu Hung (Hong Kong Bronx) returns to the director’s chair for Operation Black-Ops (aka China Top Arms: Mission Top Secret or Alpha Solider). Chung’s credits include 1993’s The Assassin and 2000’s Undercover Blues (as well co-directing duties on 2009’s To Live and Die in Mongkok and 2016’s From Vegas To Macau 3). Described as a “military action film” by AFS, the upcoming action-thriller stars Shawn … Continue reading

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Wanna dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? Watch Lionsgate’s Trailer for Kimo Stamboel’s ‘Dancing Village’

"Dancing Village: The Curse Begins" Theatrical Poster

On April 26, 2024, Lionsgate will be releasing Badarawuhi Di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins), the prequel to Indonesia‘s highest-grossing film, KKN Curse of the Dancing Village. The film is also the first IMAX movie produced in Southeast Asia. Dancing Village: The Curse Begins is directed by Indonesian filmmaker Kimo Stamboel (Killers) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Headshot, Macabre). In this horror-thriller, a shaman instructs Mila … Continue reading

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Top 10 Qualities to Look for in a Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyer

Finding the right personal injury lawyer in Clearwater can be a big step in your legal journey, especially if you’re dealing with the effects of an accident. The right lawyer can really change the outcome of your personal injury case. Knowing what makes the best lawyers stand out is key. In this guide, we will look at the top qualities you should look for. These are qualities shown by the … Continue reading

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Cynthia Rothrock’s insightful article about screen credits and their meaning

In the May 1991 Issue of Inside Kung Fu, martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock contributed this insightful article about film screen credits and their meaning. Enjoy!

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Deal on Fire! Kung Fu Killer | Blu-ray | Only $10.68 – Expires soon!

Kung Fu Killer | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Donnie Yen’s 2014 box office hit, Kung Fu Killer (aka Kung Fu Jungle). In Kung Fu Jungle, Yen plays a prisoner who’s been jailed due to accidentally beating an opponent to death. When the news gets to him of a martial artist he once knew being murdered in mysterious circumstances, Yen insists that he knows who the killer is and that the police, led by … Continue reading

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‘The Color Purple’ filmmaker Blitz Bazawule to take legendary African samurai ‘Yasuke’ to ‘300’ territory

Thomas Lockley's "Yasuke" Novel

An “action film” adaptation of the true story of Yasuke ( “the first African samurai to swing a sword in Japan”) – who served under Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga in 16th century Japan – is in development from Warner Bros and Blitz Bazawule, the filmmaker behind last year’s adaptation of The Color Purple. Insiders say the original approach from Bazawule (who is also writing) is being compared to groundbreaking films … Continue reading

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The Inspector Wears Skirts 3 | Bu-ray (88 Films)

The Inspector Wears Skirts 3 | Bu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2024 On July 9, 2024, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Inspector Wears Skirts 3, a 1990 Hong Kong film directed by Wellson Chin Sing Wai (Naughty Boys). Inspector Kan (Stanley Fung), now married to Madame Wu (Sibelle Hu), has been instructed to train the Banshee Squad Members after Madame Wu goes into semi-retirement. For their next mission, the Squad is … Continue reading

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The Inspector Wears Skirts 4 | Bu-ray (88 Films)

The Inspector Wears Skirts 4 | Bu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2024 On July 9, 2024, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Inspector Wears Skirts 4, a 1992 Hong Kong film directed by Wellson Chin Sing Wai (Naughty Boys). To save the Hong Kong Police Force’s Banshee Squad from becoming defunct, the struggling new squad members seek the help of former officers Amy (Sandra Ng Kwan Yue), now a divorced mom with … Continue reading

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Mark Dacascos and Mickey Rourke break ‘Jade’ in the Trailer for the upcoming martial arts actioner starring Shaina West

"Jade" Promotional Poster

Stuntman-turned director James Bamford (Supergirl series) rounds up newcomer Shaina West (Black Widow), Mickey Rourke (Take Back, Double Team), Mark Dacascos (One Night in Bangkok, John Wick: Chapter 3) and Katherine McNamara (Arrow) for Jade, an upcoming martial arts actioner from Defiant Screen Entertainment! Bamford is perhaps best-known for his stunt work on Watchmen, Blade: Trinity, as well as directing episodes of DC’s Arrow and Superman and Lois. Jade features action choreography … Continue reading

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The search for the extremely rare ‘The Big Boss Part II’ starring Lo Lieh, Bruce Le and Chan Wai Man is finally over!

The search for Lo Lieh’s 1976 cult classic, The Big Boss Part II – an unofficial sequel to the 1971 Bruce Lee classic, The Big Boss – is finally over! Back in 2014, the film had a one-night-only showing at Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles, but unless you lived in the area, news of this limited engagement was nothing but a lost opportunity for the rest of world. But now, The Big Boss Part II, one of … Continue reading

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New recruits join Jason Statham’s ‘Levon’s Trade’ from director David Ayer and writer Sylvester Stallone

"Levon’s Trade" Novel Cover

Action star Jason Statham (The Meg, Redemption, The Expendables) is currently hard-at-work on MGM’s Levon’s Trade, an upcoming actioner – written by Sylvester Stallone (Rambo: Last Blood, Rocky) – that will reunite Statham with The Beekeeper director, David Ayer (End of Watch, Suicide Squad). Joining Statham is David Harbour (Extraction), Michael Peña (Narcos: Mexico), Jason Flemyng (The Iron Mask) and Arianna Rivas (The Harvest). The movie – based on the … Continue reading

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Why does Creed III not feature Sylvester Stallone?

SOURCE: Photo The third Rocky sequel, Creed III, reached the big screen a little over 12 months ago. The $75-million-budget release grossed over $275 million at the box office. This made it the highest-grossing Creed movie yet, but crucially the only Creed movie not featuring Rocky legend, Sylvester Stallone. There’s no doubt that Stallone is the face of the Rocky franchise, which has cemented itself as the pinnacle of boxing … Continue reading

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Down for some Jackiesploitation? Kung fu oddity ‘Fearless Hyena Part II’ arriving on Blu-ray from 88 Films in next Month

Now available from 88 Films is the Blu-ray (Region B) for Fearless Hyena Part II, a 1983 “Jackie Chan film” directed by Chan Chuen (Energetic 21) for Lo Wei Motion Pictures. Fearless Hyena Part II was the film responsible for Jackie’s breach of contract with Lo Wei’s production company. Due to “creative differences”, Jackie, along with producer Willie Chan, left production of this film, resulting in both men terminating their … Continue reading

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