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Typo on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewI like that movie a lot. But I have to admit that the only parts that I find…
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI'm sure most fans and collectors will pick it up for its historical value.
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayThat's tragic, considering the the quality of their product so far.
JJ Bona on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearVery cool, thanks. Sounds like a Trailer should be dropping soon!
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayYou know, with the right music, I do agree that some of these movies (volume…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearThey’ve opened an Instagram for the movie. Looks like they’re getting ready f…
RJ Amadeus on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI will Support Hammer with this one hoping better is on it's way, also Becaus…
Typo on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieShitty music trailer, by the way...
Typo on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintThe lost bladesman is OK, but not "very underrated". "...weapons-based fight…
Typo on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-off"immensely high standard for action filmmaking" Best joke of the year so far.
Phil Chan on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offAccording to local HK media reports, Donnie plans to shoot this in Hong Kong…
Andrew Hernandez on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAOnce again, it’s that white background of doom that should have been eradicat…
Kiril Valkov on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offPersonally I find Donnie's directing uneven - Legend of the wolf was a mess,…
Killer Meteor on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayHammer doesn't own that many of their own films - most are owned by whichever…
Nick on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!This is the one that gets me today, this?! 😭
Bruce Jensen on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayWhy? Giving Shatter this kind of 4K special treatment makes about as much sen…
Bruce Jensen on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!April Fool! You guys had me going there for a second! Sadly, in the world we'…
Ningen on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieAm I the only one who thinks it's more of the same that you saw in the first…
Laurine White on ‘Passenger 57’, move over! Andy Lau’s hijack thriller ‘High Forces’ is getting a U.S. release from China LionHigh Forces has been released on Blu-ray in the US - 25 March 2025 - by Bayvi…
Bruce Jensen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Such a shocking loss to the martial arts & film worlds, Mr. Norton may ne…
Andrew Hernandez on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75My favorites with him are Twinkle Twinkle, and Magic Crystal. It’s interestin…
Andrew Hernandez on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerI watched A Working Man, and it scratched itch for me. The action is cool, bu…
Ningen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Also, the other Richard, Chamberlain, from the original Shogun, passed away r…
Tony G on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintVery underrated Donnie Yen gem. The movie, along with Sakra, has arguably the…
NEX Reality on Wild, The (2023) ReviewThis review does a great job of breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of…
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Blood Factor | DVD (Bayview Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: March 10, 2015 Bayview Entertainment presents the DVD for the acclaimed indie actioner, Blood Factor (aka Blood Ties), directed by and starring Kely McClung (American Ninja 4: The Annihilation). Black Operative Jack Davis is forced back into the game when his brother is kidnapped while working for a foreign embassy. From the shadow of the Washington Monument to the exotic streets of Bangkok, Jack uses his lethal skills to … Continue reading
Don “The Dragon” Wilson takes on horror in the ‘The Horde’
Next year, horror and action will collide in Jared Cohn’s thriller, The Horde (not to be confused with the 2009 French film of the same name). The upcoming film follows a group of innocent people whose camping trip is cut short when they’re targeted by a swarm of mutated killers. Fortunately, their odds for survival are evened up when an ex-Navy Seal gets thrown into the mix. The Horde stars … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Alien Anthology + Prometheus | Blu-ray | Only $19.98 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is for the Alien Anthology 6-Disc Blu-ray set, which includes Alien, Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection plus a log pile of extra features. In addition, you’ll also get the Prometheus Blu-ray! For about $4 a movie, this is one deal you don’t want to be alienated from! Order the Alien Anthology + Prometheus Bundle from Amazon.com today!
‘New World’ director reunites with Choi Min-shik for ‘Big Tiger’
Earlier this month, production began on Big Tiger, an upcoming South Korean film directed by Park Hoon-jung (New World). According to FBA, Big Tiger is a period drama about a hunter who is enlisted to catch the last surviving tiger in the Korean peninsula during the Japanese occupation. Park, who’s also known for writing the screenplays for Kim Ji-woon’s I Saw the Devil and Ryu Seung-Wan’s The Unjust, reunites with acting … Continue reading
Dangerously Close | Blu-ray & DVD (Olive Films)
RELEASE DATE: February 24, 2015 Olive Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1986’s Dangerously Close, directed by Albert Pyun (Cyborg). A group of high school students who call themselves “The Sentinels” begin terrorizing classmates. Soon, one of their targets ends up brutally murdered. An editor of the school paper begins to investigate and “The Sentinels” become even more ruthless! This cult favorite stars John Stockwell (director of the upcoming … Continue reading
R100 | Blu-ray & DVD (Drafthouse Films)
RELEASE DATE: March 10, 2015 Draft House Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Hitoshi Matsumoto’s (Big Man Japan) R100 (read our review). The title of the film is a play on the Japanese rating system (R18 is equivalent to our NC-17), so “R100” should give you an idea of what to expect. In this audaciously kinky, meta-comedic thriller, a lonely father with a secret taste for S&M (Nao Ohmori, best known … Continue reading
Robert Rodriguez to conquer Live-action ‘Fire and Ice’
Looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Legend of Conan may have some tough competition. According to Deadline, Robert Rodriguez (Machete) will be directing a Live-action version of Ralph Bakshi’s 1983 animated cult classic, Fire And Ice. The original – based on characters created by legendary fiction artist Frank Frazetta – is a fantasy tale that took place during a time where savage warriors, horrific monsters and luscious maidens battled for the soul … Continue reading
Lionsgate gives Stallone, Van Damme, Schwarzenegger and Lundgren a Blu-ray cover makeover!
On February 24th, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is re-releasing the Blu-rays for 1982’s First Blood, 1990’s Total Recall, and 1992’s Universal Solider. All three titles will also come equipped with Digital HD versions for your portable devices. Pop art enthusiasts will notice the new packaging, which feature semi-original artwork from their iconic theatrical posters. We’re assuming that it’s only the covers that have changed, so expect the same AV quality if you … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Gamera: Ultimate Collections | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!
RELEASE DATE: April 29, 2014 Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for the Gamera: Ultimate Collection Vol. 1, which features Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965), Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967) and Gamera vs. Viras (1968). Also on sale is the Blu-ray set for the Gamera: Ultimate Collection Vol. 2, which includes Gamera vs. Guiron (1969), Gamera vs. Jiger (1970), Gamera vs. Zigra (1971) and Gamera: Super Monster (1980). … Continue reading
Steven Seagal’s ‘Cypher’ to get a theatrical release?
Looks like Steven Seagal’s days of snapping necks, breaking bones and busting caps are far from over. It was recently announced at the American Film Market that the Aikido master has a $25 million dollar action thriller in the works titled Cypher. According to Variety, Seagal will portray a special forces operative who – frustrated with the bureaucracy of war – goes rogue and tries to exterminate terrorists being protected … Continue reading
Green Street Hooligans: Underground | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: February 24, 2015 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Green Street Hooligans: Underground (aka Green Street 3: Never Back Down), starring Scott Adkins (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning) and directed by James Nunn, the filmmaker behind Fantastic Fest ’12’s breakout hit Tower Block. In Green Street Hooligans: Underground, an old firm leader returns to Green Street for revenge after receiving a call that his little brother was killed. Watch … Continue reading
The Master | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: February 24, 2015 Lionsgate presents the DVD for 2011’s The Master (aka Choi Lei Fut or True Master), directed by Zhou Ke. It stars Hongbo Shi, Ni Cheng, Tianlong Shi and Jintong Mai In 19th-century China, the population is suffering at the hands of greedy landlords, corrupt officials, and unwelcome invaders. Hoping to unite his people, master Chen Xiang opens a martial arts school. But after Chen refuses … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Robin-B-Hood | Blu-ray | Only $6.59 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Robin-B-Hood, directed by Benny Chan (Who Am I?). Jackie Chan plays a gambler who turns to burglary to pay his debts. But when his buddies try to score a big payout by kidnapping a baby, he finds himself in an entirely new mess. Don’t let the baby on the cover full you. There’s some bone-crunching action in Robin-B-Hood ready to be discovered! The … Continue reading
Casper Van Dien and Mark Dacascos are ‘Relentless’
Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers, Aces ‘n Eights) is making a return to action in an upcoming thriller titled Relentless, which will be directed by John Milton Branton (Dark Power). Martial arts star Mark Dacascos (Drive) is currently in talks to play a key role in the film. Production starts in early 2015. Relentless involves a former US Army Ranger (Van Dien) who gets caught in the middle of a … Continue reading
Pre-order Donnie Yen’s ‘Kung Fu Jungle’ at DDDhouse.com
DDDHouse.com now has Donnie Yen’s Kung Fu Jungle on Blu-ray & DVD for a December 23rd pre-order. Keep in mind that the DVD version is Region 3 coded, so you will need a multi-region DVD player to view the movie. Fortunately, the Blu-ray version is coded for region A, so it’s good to go on your current North American Blu-ray hardware. Directed by Teddy Chen, Kung Fu Jungle (read our review) … Continue reading
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