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- Typo on Third Window Films delivering a Blu-ray for the bloody revenge thriller ‘Mermaid Legend’ from ‘Evil Dead Trap’ directorI wanted to like it. I was sure to like it. But it was simply boring, well, a…
- Tory on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’(Look up Mr. Seagal’s song “Strut” if you’re confused.)
- Tory on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’But…but, him want the poonani!
- Andrew Hernandez on Bill… it’s your baby! Artwork for 4K UHD Editions for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’ and ‘Jackie Brown’ revealedAs 4K UHD can hold more footage, it would be nice to have both volumes of Kil…
- CitronAtomik on The legend returns! Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ heading to Blu-ray from Well Go USA in JanuaryLike Stanley Tong's recent films like Vanguard, Jackie Chan is almost a walk-…
- Eric on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’This man is a dishonor to both cinema and to the western world. I don’t feel…
- Kevin on The legend returns! Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ heading to Blu-ray from Well Go USA in JanuaryThis one is bad and that why it was a massive flop in china. Barely made a fe…
- Laurine White on Legend has it that Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray for Kinji Fukasaku’s all-star fantasy actioner ‘Legend of the 8 Samurai’Awesome!
- dakuan on Tony Jaa makes America great again! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Striking Rescue’ arriving in December from Well Go USAhappy to see Tony Jaa still kicks asses, and he's still awkward when speaking…
- Jorge Ronald Torres Morla on Recoil Blu-ray & DVD (Nasser)¡La última de la saga de Películas de: "RETROCEDER NUNCA, RENDIRSE JAMÁS! ¡La…
- Typo on ‘Godzilla Minus One’ filmmaker signs on for his first English-language film ‘Grandgear’ for Sony and J.J. AbramsAnd another one Asian going to Hollywood! I hope his Doreamon - Stand by me 3…
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’"on the style/photography levels"
- JJ Bona on Jackie Chan’s GREATEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Here’s what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…Edited, thank you!
- Kiril Valkov on Jackie Chan’s GREATEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Here’s what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…The release date (as per 88 Films website) has been moved to 24.02.2025. Appa…
- Andrew Hernandez on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Well, John Wick was mostly gunplay, jiujitsu and judo. The Prosecutor seems t…
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Looks OK. But...too much like Wick & Co, and of course like A bittersweet…
- Typo on All aboard!? ‘Shin Godzilla’ co-director Shinji Higuchi to remake 1975’s ‘Bullet Train’ for Netflix! Watch a Teaser…The original has aged badly... But frankly I can easily wait for a remake.
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’"Funny" to see Michael Hui there... In Hong Kong, he's in "The last dance", a…
- Andrew Hernandez on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’It’s amazing what 60 year old guys are still willing to put themselves throug…
- dakuan on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’i suspect i'll hate Yen's character just as much as i hated him in Raging Fir…
- Phil Chan on Don’t call it a comeback! Watch the Trailer for ‘Last Dance’ starring Hong Kong legend Michael Hui and Dayo WongAlready more than HK$50 million in local box office earnings after only a wee…
- Phil Chan on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Both Michael Hui and Liza Wang as part of the cast? Donnie’s certainly bringi…
- Andrew Hernandez on Film Safari Ghana (2024) ReviewThis sounds like fun. My fiancé has family from Ghana, so she can tell me mor…
- Typo on Netflix ‘n KILL! Streaming giant awakens the English-language remake of Kim Jee-woon’s 2005 hit ‘A Bittersweet Life’I love the original. Perfect movie. They can shove their remake where the sun…
- Ska Martes on Tony Jaa makes America great again! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Striking Rescue’ arriving in December from Well Go USAGonna second this - surprised this site hasn't reviewed Aston Chen's Black St…
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Cityonfire.com’s ‘Kung Fu Movie Bundle’ DVD Giveaway! – WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and Mill Creek Entertainment are giving away a 74-film ‘Kung Fu Movie Bundle’ to a lucky visitor. The 74-film bundle includes the following DVD sets: Great Impersonators, Way of the 5 Finger Death Strike and Iron Fist Frenzy. To enter, simply add a comment to this post telling us what your favorite old school kung fu movie is, along with a brief explanation of why it’s your favorite. We … Continue reading
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (MPI Media Group)
RELEASE DATE: September 16, 2014 MPI Media Group presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Tobe Hooper’s 1974 cult horror film Texas Chain Saw Massacre. In this new 40th Anniversary Edition, the classic film has undergone a new 4K restoration by NOLO Digital Film. In other words, get ready to see it as if it were filmed yesterday – check out the amazing detail in the new trailer! The Texas Chain … Continue reading
Jackie Chan to return to the ‘Armour of God’ series with ‘Chinese Zodiac 2’
While promoting Police Story 2013 in Singapore last year, Jackie Chan mentioned the possibility of a sequel to 2012’s Chinese Zodiac (aka CZ12), which would technically mean the 4th chapter of the Armour of God series. Update: Asian Hawk fans, rejoice! Looks like Chinese Zodiac 2 (aka Armour of God 4) is becoming a reality. Here’s some news according to a recent Variety article: “On completion of Dragon Blade, Chan will next shoot … Continue reading
John Woo and Tsui Hark to join forces for an action movie
In the late 1980s, director John Woo and producer Tsui Hark dominated the heroic bloodshed scene with the classics A Better Tomorrow and A Better Tomorrow 2. Unfortunately, the success of these films led to creative differences between the two. The duo ultimately clashed and went separate ways. Hark took over directing duties for A Better Tomorrow 3 and Woo went on to do The Killer. Their partnership was over. Now, … Continue reading
Watch kung fu movies for FREE right now on ‘Iron Fist TV’!
A couple of weeks ago, the announcement of Mill Creek Entertainment’s Iron Fist TV starting circulating the web. Now, we’re here to remind you just how badass Iron Fist TV really is. You can access Iron Fist TV on your portable device, your computer, or even in the comfort your living room with a Roku player. Whichever you choose, many action-packed classics are ready to be discovered with a touch … Continue reading
New international posters for Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Hercules’
THE MOVIE: Having enduring his legendary twelve labors, Hercules (Dwayne Johnson), the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. Opening on July 25, 2014 is Hercules (aka Hercules: The Thracian Wars), directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour). In addition to Dwayne Johnson as Hercules, the upcoming film also stars John Hurt, Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane, Joseph Fiennes, … Continue reading
Trailer for ‘Ninja Turtles’ historical documentary ‘Turtle Power’
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an upcoming documentary that explores how a bizarre idea went from independent comic book to a global sensation that included cartoons, live-action films, video games and toys. Written and directed by Randall Lobb, Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja, features interviews with the creators and the affiliates who were there from day one. Celebrate … Continue reading
Green Ice | DVD (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: August 5, 2014 Scorpion Releasing presents the DVD for 1981’s Green Ice, directed by Ernest Day (1978’s The Professionals TV series). An electronics engineer (Ryan O’Neal) and his gal pal (Anne Archer) travel to South America, where they become involved in a plot to rob an emerald smuggler (Omar Sharif) of his fortune. Green Ice features a title sequence by Maurice Binder, the creative genius responsible for most of the … Continue reading
Sorceress | Blu-ray & DVD (Kino International)
RELEASE DATE: August 19, 2014 Kino International presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1982’s Sorceress, directed by Jack Hill (Foxy Brown, The Big Bird Cage). With its gratuitous nudity, hilarious dialogue, abundant special effects, and a thrilling score from future Oscar-winning A-list composer James Horner (Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Titanic), Sorceress is a fine piece of entertaining schlock. Definitely one of the most wackiest titles of the 80s barbarian film trend, made … Continue reading
Pre-order Japan’s live-action ‘Gatchaman’ at DDDhouse.com
For a generation of kids who grew up in the early 80’s, much of their favorite Saturday morning fare was – unbeknownst to them – anime that had been dubbed and re-edited from Japan. Thus, Japan’s Macross became Robotech and Beast King GoLion became Voltron. Along those same lines, the long-running Japanese anime Gatchaman was introduced to American audiences as Battle of the Planets. The show followed a group of … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! The Assassin’s Blade | Blu-ray | Only $9.36 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for for Jingle Ma’s Assassin’s Blade (aka The Butterfly Lovers), starring Wu Chun (14 Blades), Charlene Choi (The Twins Effect) and Hu Ge (1911). Assassin’s Blade is based on the Chinese legend of the Butterfly Lovers, but in a wuxia setting. Think of it as William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet meets Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The film features fight choreography by the legendary Ching Siu-tung (House of … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon | Blu-ray | Only $8.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Named “Best Picture of the Year” by over 100 critics nationwide! Two master warriors (Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. Featuring … Continue reading
June is a hot month for martial arts DVD and Blu-ray releases!
For those of you looking to add a number of exciting Blu-ray & DVD titles to your collection, get ready for one hot list! The month of June is jam-packed with countless butt-kicking classics, a crazy Chinese comedy and a critically acclaimed Korean drama! Whether you’re looking for some old school kung fu action (The Angela Mao Ying Collection, The Great Impersonators, Way of the 5 Finger Death Strike) or … Continue reading
Seed of Darkness | DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: August 12, 2014 Tokyo Shock presents the DVD for the 2006 Malaysian-Chinese film Seed of Darkness (aka Nephesh Seed), directed by Michael Chuah (Fist of Dragon). In the tradition of Japanese horror classics The Ring and The Grudge! A woman decides to undergo an “in-vitro fertilization process” in Singapore to have a child of her own. 7 years later, after moving to anew apartment, the child begins to behave … Continue reading
Pre-order ‘Once Upon a Time in Shanghai’ at DDDhouse.com
DDDHouse.com now has Once Upon a Time in Shanghai on Blu-ray & DVD for a June 19th 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. Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a … Continue reading
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