Author Archives: JJ Bona

In a galaxy far, far away…’Machete Kills Again…in Space’

According to Danny Trejo himself, the long-rumored Machete Kills Again…in Space, which was featured as a parody trailer in 2013’s Machete Kills, may actually see the light of day. In an interview with HDN, the Machete star had this to say: “Robert (Rodriguez) and I are going to start to do Machete Kills in Space, so that’s going to be awesome. Absolutely. We’re going to be working on it this year.” … Continue reading

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Cemetery Without Crosses | Blu-ray & DVD (Arrow Video)

RELEASE DATE: July 21, 2015 Arrow Video presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1969’s Cemetery Without Crosses (aka The Rope and the Colt). Inspired by the international success of the Dollars trilogy, and dedicated to director Sergio Leone, Cemetery Without Crosses offers a Gallic spin on the Spaghetti Western formula thanks to its star and creator, Robert Hossein (best-known to English-speaking audiences for his role in Jules Dassin’s Rififi). Watch … Continue reading

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An Eye for an Eye | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2015 Kino Lorber presents the Blu-ray for 1981’s An Eye for an Eye starring Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco). The Blu-ray features a commentary with director Steve Carver (Lone Wolf McQuade). When Norris’ partner is brutally murdered, he quits the force and goes beyond the law to seek vengeance against the ones responsible. The film also stars Christopher Lee (The Man with the Golden Gun), … Continue reading

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Hero and the Terror | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2015 Kino Lobber presents the Blu-ray for 1988’s Hero and the Terror, directed by William Tannen (Flashpoint) and starring Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco), Brynn Thayer, Steve James (American Ninja) and Jack O’Halloran. A notorious killer is back to terrorize Los Angeles, and only one man can stop him. Martial arts superstar Chuck Norris packs a powerful punch in this “exciting” (Variety) action-thriller about a tough … Continue reading

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New trailer for Takeshi Kitano’s new Yakuza comedy!

Following 2010’s Outrage and its 2012 sequel, Outrage Beyond, Takeshi Kitano is back for another round of Yakuza action. Only this time, it’s a comedy called Ryuzo and His Seven Henchmen, which is a playful nod to Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. According to FBA, the film is about a retired crime boss (Tatsuya Fuji) who calls up his old gang after he becomes the victim of a scam. The film also stars … Continue reading

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Cityonfire.com’s ‘Killers’ Blu-ray Giveaway! – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of The Mo Brothers’ Killers to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post and describe, in your own words, this music 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‘ … Continue reading

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Will Johnnie To explore eastern gangs with ‘The Old Guy’?

Another title announced at the 2015 Hong Kong International Film Festival is The Old Guy, an action film directed by Johnnie To (Fulltime Killer). So far, not much is known about it, but judging from the film’s poster, we’re thinking it’s in the “gangster” category for sure. In fact, the preliminary poster design for The Old Guy generated some controversy when it was discovered that the concept art was a direct … Continue reading

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This new trailer with Lau Ching Wan is full of ‘Insanity’

A hot new trailer for Insanity, a psychological thriller by first time director David Lee, has hit the web. The upcoming film stars Huang Xiaoming (The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom) as a hotshot psychiatrist who goes head-to-head with a witty psychopath, played by Lau Ching Wan (Too Many Ways to Be Number One). Insanity also stars Fiona Sit (Girls), Paw Hee Ching (Special ID), Alex Fong (Kung Fu … Continue reading

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Danny Glover finds a new ‘Lethal Weapon’ in ‘Ninja: Immovable Heart’

A ninja flick with Mad Max’s V8 Interceptor? You heard that right. Uncork’d Entertainment presents the DVD for the 2014 Australian martial arts flick Ninja: Immovable Heart, directed by and starring Rob Baard with Roger Neave and Danny Glover. An “authentic” ninjutsu film cloaked in the cape of a superhero blockbuster, The Ninja : Immovable Heart brings together veteran action movie star Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon, Predator 2) and rising martial-arts star Rob Baard … Continue reading

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‘I’m Not Bruce’ moves forward despite unsuccessful funding

Looks like documentarian Mark Hartley may have some furious competition ahead of him. Hartley’s first film, Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008), examined the deranged side of Australian cinema; his second, Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010), explored the tropical storm of some of the most wackiest movies produced in the Philippines; and his latest feature, Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014), reminded us how … Continue reading

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Jason Statham poses solo in the new ‘Spy’ poster!

Jason Statham (Parker) will be starring alongside Melissa McCarthy (The Heat) in Spy, formerly known as Susan Cooper, an upcoming action-comedy directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids). The film also stars Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Bobby Cannavale, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Peter Serafinowicz, Miranda Hart, Allison Janney and Morena Baccarin. It hits theaters on May 22, 2015. The thought of Statham doing an “action-comedy” with McCarthy isn’t as odd as you think. … Continue reading

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Jacky Cheung and Nick Cheung are about to raise ‘Helios’

Coming to Hong Kong theaters on April 30th is Helios, an action-thriller directed by Longman Leung and Sunny Luk, the duo behind Cold War. Helios sports a Chinese/Korean ensemble cast that includes: Jacky Cheung (As Tears Go By), Nick Cheung (Unbeatable), Shawn Yue (Motorway), Wang Xueqi (Bodyguards and Assassins), Janice Man (Nightfall), Ji Jin-hee (H), Choi Siwon (A Battle of Wits), Yoon Jin-yi (We Are Brothers), Josephine Koo (Shanghai Story), Feng Wenjuan (The Last Tycoon) and Chang Chen (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Here’s … Continue reading

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Admiral: Roaring Currents | Blu-ray & DVD (CJ Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2015 CJ Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Admiral: Roaring Currents, a South Korean box-office hit directed by Kim Han-Min (War of the Arrows). Admiral: Roaring Currents depicts the Battle of Myeongryang, which took place October 26, 1597. The historical event involved Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (Old Boy and I Saw Devil’s Choi Min-Sik), who had only 12 ships under his command, against the Japanese navy … Continue reading

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Kaos pushes Kane Kosugi and Jason Patric to the ‘Maxx’

Will the team that brought us the horrendous Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge redeem themselves? The answer is in the hands of Maxx, an upcoming action film that reunites director Wych Kaosayananda (aka Kaos of Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever fame) and martial arts star Kane Kosugi (Coweb). Appearing opposite Kosugi is the unexpected addition of Hollywood star, Jason Patric (Narc, Speed 2). Details on the project are limited, but according to FCS, … Continue reading

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Everly | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)

RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2015 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Everly. Directed by Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2: Dead End), Everly is an action/thriller centered on a woman (Salma Hayek) who faces down Japanese assassins sent by her ex, a mob boss, while holed up in her apartment. Everly features action sequences staged by Akihiro “Yuji” Noguchi (Black Belt). The film also stars Jennifer Blanc, Togo Igawa (47 Ronin), Caroline … Continue reading

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