Author Archives: JJ Bona

Mobile Cop Jiban | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

Mobile Cop Jiban | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2024 On July 30, 2024, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray for the 1989-1990 Toei TV series, Mobile Cop Jiban, which will include all 52 episodes — presented in standard definition with the original Japanese language and English subtitles! This 8th entry in the Metal Hero Series series was influenced by 1987’s Robocop, as well as the 1980s 1970s tokusatsu, Robot Detective. The wicked Doctor Giba … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Wrath of Vajra | Blu-ray | Only $12.53 – Expires soon!

The Wrath of Vajra | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Wrath of Vajra, a 2013 martial arts actioner from director Law Wing-cheon (Punished, Iceman) that stars Yu Xing (Super Bodyguard, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons), an ex-Shaolin monk turned martial arts actor. In The Wrath of Vajra, a top Chinese martial artist (Yu Xing, in his first starring role) sets his sights on a Japanese death cult after they abduct … Continue reading

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I see a ‘John Wick’ spin-off said the blind man? Donnie Yen to reprise his blind character Caine in a standalone film

Martial arts star Donnie Yen (Polar Rescue, Sakra, Chasing the Dragon) will reprise his role as Caine, the blind assassin from 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4, in a standalone John Wick spin-off movie, which will take place after the events after Chapter 4. Although plot details are being kept secret, the untitled Caine film will be written by Tony-nominated writer Robert Askins (Hand to God, The Umbrella Academy). According to … Continue reading

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What’s going ON? Andy On and Waise Lee collide in ‘Blind War’ arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on June 11

"Blind War" Teaser Poster

On June 11, 2024, Well Go USA will be releasing Blind War on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. This 2022 martial arts actioner (read our review) is headlined by Hong Kong action stars Andy On (Kung Fu League, Undercover Punch and Gun) and Waise Lee (To Be Number One, The Big Heat). Directed by Suiqiang Huo (The Nine Talisman Tower), Blind War tells the story of the former SWAT captain Dong Gu, permanently injured during … Continue reading

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The Machine Girl Chronicles | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

The Machine Girl: Jacked & Rise of the Machine Girls | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2029 On June 25, 2029, Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray for The Machine Girl: Chronicles, which includes 2008’s The Machine Girl: Jacked! and 2019’s Rise of the Machine Girls. In Noboru Iguchi’s The Machine Girl: Jacked!, a high school girl’s (Minase Yashiro) life is destroyed when her brother is killed. When her hand is cut off, she gets help from two mechanics, who fit her … Continue reading

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Wanna sea some action? South Korean historical thriller ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ hits Blu-ray in May from Well Go USA

On May 14, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Noryang: Deadly Sea, a 2023 South Korean historical actioner from director Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents). Filmmaker Kim Han-Min (War of the Arrows) is back at the wheel with Noryang: Deadly Sea, the third part of the saga that started with 2014’s The Admiral: Roaring Currents and 2022’s Hansan: Rising Dragon. The seven-year Imjin War nears an … Continue reading

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Understanding Machine Safeguarding: A Comprehensive Guide

Safeguarding machines is an indispensable aspect of industrial operations, ensuring the safety and security of multiple workers and the efficiency of production processes. This essential column delves into the intricacies of safeguarding, exploring its importance, principles, and implementation strategies. The Importance of Machine Safeguarding The machine safeguarding plays a pivotal role in preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace. Without adequate safeguards in place, workers are exposed to various hazards, … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Parasite | Blu-ray | Only $10.19 – Expires soon!

"Parasite" Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Parasite, the Winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or (more importantly, it has been stamped “Certified On Fire” by our vey own Paul Bramhall). Acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho (Okja) is back with Parasite (read our non-spoiler review), a black comedy/thriller starring the Bong’s frequent collaborator, Song Kang-ho (Memories of Murder). Brief, non-spoiler plot synopsis: All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous … Continue reading

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‘John Wick 3’ martial arts star Mark Dacascos shoots ‘The Sheriff’ with ‘Sniper’ star Tom Berenger and Milo Gibson

"Ultimate Justice" Japanese DVD Cover

Martial arts star Mark Dacascos (John Wick 3, Showdown in Manila, Ultimate Justice) has joined forces with Tom Berenger (Sniper) and Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge) in The Sheriff, an upcoming actioner from director Josh Tessier (Overrun). Written by Tessier and Michael Edwards (Naked Lies), the film is set in a rural town and follows a local sheriff, as he pursues a recent homicide case that is seemingly linked to the death of … Continue reading

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Chuck Norris IS BACK in the Trailer for ‘Agent Recon’ with Derek Ting and ‘Beastmaster’ star Marc Singer

Chuck Norris (Code of Silence, Slaughter in San Francisco) is Back! The martial arts legend is teaming up with Marc Singer (Beastmaster, V) and Derek Ting in Quiver Distribution’s Agent Recon, the follow up to 2021’s Agent Revelation and 2017’s Agent. In the film, a covert military task force tracks a mysterious energy disturbance at a secret base in New Mexico that is suspected of experimenting on alien technology. Once … Continue reading

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World Noir Vol 2 | Blu-ray (Radiance)

World Noir Vol 2 | Blu-ray (Radiance)

RELEASE DATE: August 26, 2024 On August 26, 2024, Radiance will be releasing the Blu-ray set (Region B) for World Noir Vol 2, which will include 1961’s Black Gravel, 1963’s Symphony for a Massacre, and 1964’s Cruel Gun Story. Official details: As the 1960s got underway, the golden age of film noir in Hollywood came to an end, with a new wave of filmmaking emerging that would define itself against … Continue reading

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Michelle Yeoh will attack with a different kind of blade for Amazon Prime’s sequel series ‘Blade Runner 2099’

Action legend Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) is set to star in Prime Video‘s limited series, Blade Runner 2099, which will take place after the 2017’s Blade Runner 2049. Showrunner of the project, Silka Luisa (Halo, Strange Angel) is producing, Jonathan van Tulleken (Shōgun, Top Boy, The Changeling) is directing the first two episodes (via Deadline). There are currently no other casting details and plotline is … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Untold Story | Blu-ray | Only $19.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Deluxe Blu-ray (Region B) for The Untold Story (aka Bunman), a 1993 Hong Kong film from cult director Herman Yau (Shock Wave, Ebola Syndrome) that stars Danny Lee (Run and Kill) and Anthony Wong (Still Human). In 1978 in Hong Kong, a grisly murder takes place. Eight years later on a Macao beach, kids discover the severed hands of a fresh victim. A squadron … Continue reading

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Immortal Story | Blu-ray (88 Films)

"Immortal Story" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2024 On July 29, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Immortal Story, a 1986 Hong Kong drama directed by Yonfan (Lost Romance) that stars Sylvia Chang (Slaughter in San Francisco), Yiu Wai (Naked Killer) and Tsurumi Shingo (Dead or Alive). Immortal Story’s plot centers around a chanteuse and her Japanese beau who met when they were young. Many years later, she became a fallen … Continue reading

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An Autumn’s Tale | Blu-ray (88 Films)

"An Autumn's Tale" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2024 On July 29, 2024, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for An Autumn’s Tale, a 1987 Hong Kong classic from director Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting (City of Glass) starring Chow Yun-fat (The Head Hunter) and Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire). Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting directed this light hearted, simplistic love story filmed on location in New York City. For the film, Chow Yun-fat earned a best actor … Continue reading

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