Author Archives: JJ Bona

New poster for ‘Need for Speed’ starring Aaron Paul

THE MOVIE: Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins. Scott Waugh (Act of Valor) directs this upcoming movie adaptation of Electronic Arts’ popular racing video game, Need for Speed. Written by George Gatins, John Gatins (Real Steel) and George … Continue reading

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Mortal Enemies | aka Pirate Brothers DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for the Indonesian martial arts flick, Mortal Enemies (aka Pirate Brothers). This action-packed tale of vengeance stars Robin Shou (Mortal Kombat), Capoeira practitioner (Brazilian art form of martial arts, sports, and music) Verdy Bhawanta and “Indonesia’s most hardworking model,” Marcio Fernando Da Silva. Mortal Enemies also features award-winning cinematographer Ardy Lam (Once Upon A Time In  China). Watch the trailer.

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Warrior Assassin | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Dou Xiao’s Warrior Assassin. Two strangers set out on individual quests for revenge, and when they cross paths, they discover that revenge lies with the same man. Joining forces, it will take more than an army to keep them from unleashing the ultimate punishment, even if it means sacrificing their own lives. Starring Pan Yuanjia, Ji Chunhua and Bryan Leung … Continue reading

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Sorcerer | Blu-ray & DVD (Paramount)

RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2014 Paramount presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1977’s Sorcerer (aka Wages of Fear), directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) and starring Roy Scheider (Jaws). Sorcerer involves a group of cons living in South America who drive two truckloads of deadly nitroglycerine across miles of rugged terrain. The film also features an eerie electronic score by Tangerine Dream (Thief). Also starring Bruno Cremer and Francisco … Continue reading

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Seven Warriors | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1989’s Seven Warriors, directed by Terry Tong (The Sentimental Swordsman). Seven kung fu fighters band together to protect a village from evil bandits. Seven Warriors is homage to Akira Kurosawas’s 1954 classic Seven Samurai. The film stars Adam Cheng, Jacky Cheung, Max Mok and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Sammo Hung. Watch the trailer.

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Confession of Murder | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2014 Well Go USA presents the DVD & Blu-ray for Jeong Byeong-gil’s Confession of Murder. The film is about a police officer who is haunted for failing to capture a serial killer 15 years ago, and is back on the case after a novelist publishes the book “I am the Murderer,” claiming responsibility for the crimes. Starring Jung Jae-young and Park Si-hoo. Watch the trailer.

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Contract Killers | DVD (Vision Films)

RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Vision Films presents the DVD for 2014’s Contract Killers, directed by Mathew John Pearson. An efficient, yet arrogant assassin has only one night to meticulously ambush and kill an entire team of vigilantes who are targeting the city’s drug dealers. All goes to plan until the assassin encounters Marshall, a naturally-skilled newcomer who survives the attack, and is now determined to stop him. Starring Renee … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Interview with Don “The Dragon” Wilson

Cityonfire.com is proud to present our exclusive interview with the legendary Don “The Dragon” Wilson. The 11-time World Kickboxing Champion talks about his prolific action movie career (30 titles and counting!), his personal favorite titles, his thoughts on remakes, and much more! Judging from the interview, we have a lot more to look forward to from the Martial Arts Hall of Famer, including a film called Blood Raid, which may … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Run Run Shaw: Entertainment Tycoon

Entertainment tycoon Run Run Shaw, who was best known for co-founding the Shaw Brothers Studio and Hong Kong’s TVB – has died of cancer at the age of 107. According to scmp.com: Shaw attracted top talents to the station, the city’s largest film studio and television broadcaster, ushering in what many call the golden age of TV entertainment in Hong Kong. In addition, Shaw was also a philanthropist who donated billions to … Continue reading

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Ready for the Hong Kong version of ‘Pacific Rim’?

Kaiju and Ultraman (well, kind of) fans rejoice! According to Beyond Hollywood, financing for a Hong Kong-made giant monster flick called Red Jade, is reportedly 100% complete. We should expect a release from Worldwide Film Entertainment in 2015. Here’s the official plot: An archaeology student and his professor find that vandals have loosened a ferocious earth-bound monster, wrecking havoc on the city of Hong Kong, and also discover a talisman … Continue reading

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Cityonfire and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of ‘Badges of Fury’ – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Badges of Fury to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment and list three Christmas gifts you received this year. We will be selecting three winners 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‘ on cityonfire.com’s Facebook … Continue reading

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Rewind This! | DVD & VHS (MPI Home Video)

RELEASE DATE: January 14, 2014 MPI Home Video presents the DVD & VHS for Rewind This! VHS vs. Beta! In the 1980s, videotape changed the world and laid the foundation for modern media culture. Rewind This! traces the rise and fall of VHS from its heyday as the mainstream home video format to its current status as a nostalgic relic and prize to collectors who still cherish it. Featuring interviews … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Robocop: 4K Remaster | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1987’s Robocop, directed by Paul Verhoeven (Starship Troopers). Now featuring a 4K remaster on Blu-ray for flawless sound and spectacular image quality! When a good cop (Peter Weller) gets blown away by ruthless thugs, innovative scientists and doctors piece him back together as an unstoppable crime-fighting cyborg called Robocop.

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Enemies Closer | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Enemies Closer, directed by Peter Hyams (Timecop, End of Days) and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, as a maniacal drug cartel lord. Two mortal enemies (Orlando Jones and Tom Everett Scott) must make a choice: put aside their past and work together, or die alone at the hands of a ruthless gang (headed by Van Damme) who will stop at nothing … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Wu Tang: The Iron Fist 25-Film Collection | Blu-ray | Only $9 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the Wu Tang: The Iron Fist Blu-ray Collection. If your budget is tight and you’re a fan of old school kung fu flicks, then you can’t go wrong with this collection. Out of the 25 films included, I’m sure there’s a pack of gems just waiting to get discovered! See comments below for a full description and title listing.

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