Author Archives: JJ Bona

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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Cynthia Rothrock, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau and Simon Yam: Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of May!

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of May, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive

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A Thrilling New Approach to Online Gambling: The Aviator Game

Picture yourself gliding through the air, the excitement of speed and freedom coursing through you. This is the essence of Aviator, a revolutionary casino game that offers players an adventure unlike anything else in online gambling. Aviator isn’t just a new game—it’s a completely new way to experience the thrill of betting, combining straightforward gameplay with the adrenaline of risk-taking to keep players engaged and coming back for more. How … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Corrupter | Blu-ray | Only $12.18 – Expires soon!

"The Corruptor" US Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Corrupter, a 1999 action/thriller directed by James Foley (Glengarry Glen Ross, At Close Range). The Corrupter stars Hong Kong screen legend Chow Yun-fat (Project Gutenberg, The Killer), Mark Wahlberg (The Departed, Mile 22, The Big Hit), Ric Young (Kiss of the Dragon), Jon Kit Lee (Romeo Must Die), Brian Cox (Braveheart) and Byron Mann (Double Edge, The Man with the Iron Fists). Nick Chen … Continue reading

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Hungry for murder? Watch the Trailer for ‘Nothing Can’t Be Undone By A Hot Pot’ from ‘Railroad Tigers’ director

Ding Sheng – the acclaimed director/writer of Little Big Soldier, Police Story 2013, Railroad Tigers, Saving Mr. Wu and A Better Tomorrow 2018 – will soon be serving Nothing Can’t Be Undone By A Hot Pot, an action comedy that will be released in the U.S. by China Lion in May. Nothing Can’t Be Undone By A Hot Pot features an ensemble cast that includes Yang Mi (A Writer’s Odyssey), Yu Qian (The Old … Continue reading

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Superhero flick the Takashi Miike way! Media Blasters Blu-ray for ‘Zebraman: Ultimate Z-Pack’ arriving in June 🦓

Zebraman: Ultimate Z-Pack | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

On June 11, 2024, Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray set for Zebraman: Ultimate Z-Pack, from cult director Takashi Miike (First Love, Blade of the Immortal). The set contains 2004’s Zebraman and 2010’s Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City. Zebraman – It’s 2010 and Shinichi (Sho Aikawa, Rainy Dog) is a down-trodden third-grade teacher who gets little respect from his own family let alone from his wise-ass students. Back in 1978 he … Continue reading

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Kato who? Eureka’s Blu-ray for Jet Li’s sci-fi actioner ‘Black Mask’ now available from Eureka Entertainment

On April 22, 2024, Eureka will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Black Mask, 1996 sci fi actioner directed by Daniel Lee (Code of the Assassins, Dragon Blade) that stars Jet Li (League of Gods, Last Hero in China). Jet Li stars in an action-packed superhero spectacle produced by the legendary Tsui Hark! Tsui Chik (Li) is a librarian who leads a quiet, unassuming life – or, at least, … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Foreigner | Blu-ray | Only $9.98 – Expires soon!

The Foreigner | Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Foreigner (read our review), starring Jackie Chan (Bleeding Steel). Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan star in The Foreigner , a timely action thriller from director Martin Campbell of Casino Royale and Goldeneye. Chan stars as humble London businessman Quan, whose long-buried past erupts in a revenge-fueled vendetta when the only person left for him to love — his teenage daughter — is … Continue reading

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John Travolta and Nicolas Cage to return for a sequel to John Woo’s ‘Face/Off’?

It was originally planned as as reboot, but now a sequel to John Woo’s 1997 actioner Face/Off is currently in-development from Paramount Pictures. The original film centered on an FBI agent (John Travolta) who undergoes a facial transplant surgery to take on the physical appearance of a terrorist (Nicolas Cage). According to CBR, there are some solid rumors within the industry that Travolta and Cage will be returning, as their respective … Continue reading

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Acclaimed ‘Versus’ filmmaker Ryuhei Kitamura is getting into the amusement park business with ‘Thrill Ride’

"Versus" Korean Theatrical Poster

Action filmmaker Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus, The Doorman, Downrange) will be directing Thrill Ride, an upcoming rollercoaster thriller from writers Chad Law and Christopher Jolley, who previously worked with Kitamura on Lights Out and Remember Be, respectively The English-language film – spearheaded by Film Bridge International – will tell the story of a group of people, including two young women, who are trapped upside down on a roller coaster taken over … Continue reading

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An Old Kung Fu Master | Blu-ray (Terror Vision)

RELEASE DATE: May 2024 Next month, Terror Vision is releasing the Blu-ray for 1981’s An Old Kung Fu Master. This kung fu classic is directed by Cheng-Liang Kwan (Showdown at the Equator) and stars Simon Yuen Siu-Tin (Drunken Master), Charles Heung (Deadly Kung Fu Factor) and Cecilia Wong (Stranger from Shaolin). Official details: From actor/director Cheng-Liang Kwan (The Eight Robbers) comes An Old Kung Fu Master! A drunken master takes … Continue reading

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Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?

Now that Quentin Tarantino has dropped The Movie Critic as his 10th and final project (he simply changed his mind, Deadline has been told), there’s a chance that a Kill Bill Vol. 3 is still possible. Sure, we’re aiming high here, but in the world of Hollywood, anything can happen. The 3rd installment of Tarantino’s Kill Bill saga – and even some prequels – have been rumored for years. Tarantino … Continue reading

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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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