Author Archives: JJ Bona

New trailer for Vincent Zhao and Liu Ye’s ‘The Boundary’

Vincent Zhao (Wu Dang, True Legend), the martial arts star who made headlines back in 2013 when he dropped out of Donnie Yen’s action movie Special Identity, is back with a new film titled The Boundary (aka The Boundary Line). This upcoming crime tale also stars Liu Ye (The Last Supper), Choo Ja-Hyun, Gulnazar, Ma Yuke, Hui Can, Xue Haowen and Vianna Wu. We hope we’re wrong, but judging from … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Blood: The Last Vampire | Blu-ray | Only $7.35 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Blood: The Last Vampire, starring Jun Ji-Hyun (My Sassy Girl, The Thieves), directed by Chris Nahon (Kiss of the Dragon) and produced by Ronny Yu (The Bride of White Hair). Demons have infested Earth, and only one warrior stands between the dark and the light: Saya (Jun), a half-human, half-vampire samurai who preys on those who feast on human blood. Joining forces … Continue reading

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Wachowskis’ ‘Jupiter Ascending’ gets a new trailer!

The Wachowskis, the sibling filmmakers responsible for The Matrix trilogy and the live-action Speed Racer film, are back with a new blockbuster! Jupiter Ascending is a science-fiction action/epic starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis. Kunis’ character believes she is just a lowly janitor on Earth but, in fact, her DNA holds grand secrets to the universe – as long as Tatum’s space soldier can keep her from falling into enemy … Continue reading

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Gamera 11-Film Collection | Blu-ray (Mill Creek Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: November 11, 2014 Experience The Gamera Collection on Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment. This boxed set includes the follow titles: Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965), Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967), Gamera vs. Viras (1968), Gamera vs. Guiron (1969), Gamera vs. Jiger (1970), Gamera vs. Zigra (1971), Gamera: Super Monster (1980), Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995), Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) and Gamera 3: … Continue reading

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As The Lights Go Out | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: November 18, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for As The Lights Go Out, an action-packed suspense drama written and directed by by Derek Kwok (Gallants). As The Lights Go Out stars Nicholas Tse (The Stool Pigeon), Shawn Yue (Legend of the Fist), Simon Yam (Iceman 3D), Hu Jun (Firestorm), William Chan (Triad), Bai Bing (The Viral Factor), Andy On (Special ID) and a cameo … Continue reading

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Hong Kong Legend Yuen Biao returns in ‘Sifu vs. Vampire’

Looks like Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan are not the only Little Fortunes staying busy these days… Hong Kong Cinema Legend Yuen Biao (Knockabout) is teaming up with Phillip Ng (Once Upon A Time in Shanghai) in Sifu vs. Vampire (aka La Tele De Vampire), an upcoming action/comedy/horror flick directed by Daniel Chan. Sifu vs. Vampire also stars Ronald Cheng (The Four), Kelvin Kwan (Doomsday Party), Michelle Hu (Once Upon … Continue reading

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Avenging Force | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2014 Kino Lorber presents the Blu-ray for 1986’s Avenging Force (aka Night Hunter), directed by Sam Firstenberg (Revenge of the Ninja) and starring Michael Dudikoff (American Ninja). Not many people are aware of this tidbit, but in this Cannon cult classic, Dudikoff portrays Matt Hunter, a character previously played by Chuck Norris in 1985’s Invasion U.S.A. So, Jack Ryan, eat your heart out! This newly remastered … Continue reading

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Revenge is sightless in the Vietnamese actioner ‘Blind Fury’

If you were disappointed with Once Upon A Time In Vietnam, and you’re still waiting for another Vietnamese action flick that’s up to Rebel or Clash-standards, then you might want to take notice of Blind Fury (aka Hiep Si Mu), a new film directed by Luu Huynh (In the Name of Love). Just like the 1989 Rutger Hauer movie of the same name – as well as Zatoichi, Blades of … Continue reading

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Kite | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)

RELEASE DATE: December 2, 2014 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Kite. When her cop father is killed, a young woman tracks the murder with the apparent help of his ex-partner. Kite is said to have more “modern” approach to the material (based on the Anime by Yasuomi Umetsu), using our current economic problems as a backdrop for the story. Ralph Ziman’s (Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema) Kite stars India Eisley, … Continue reading

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Hickey & Boggs | Blu-ray & DVD (Kino Video)

RELEASE DATE: December 2, 2014 Kino Video presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1972’s Hickey & Boggs, written by Walter Hill (The Warriors). I Spy stars, Bill Cosby and Robert Culp (who also directed), are united again in this modern film noir about two detectives investigating a kidnapping and running into a gang of vicious criminals responsible for a string of murders. Also stars James Woods (The Onion Field), Michael … Continue reading

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Don’t get bitten by a pig in Kim Seok-jung’s ‘Zombie School’

With upcoming titles like Maggie, Life After Beth and a possible World War Z sequel, the zombie genre is alive and well. Now, a South Korean zombie flick is on the verge of being released… George Romero, move over! Get ready for Kim Seok-Jung’s Zombie School! Here’s the plot: Jung-sik (Baek Seo-bin) is a troublemaker and a bully, so he’s transferred to reformatory school, located on a lonely island where diseased pigs are buried … Continue reading

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Well Go USA sets off ‘As The Lights Go Out’ on November 18th

To save Hong Kong from an fiery disaster, a team of dedicated firefighters battle an out-of-control blaze that threatens to plunge the city into catastrophic darkness in As The Lights Go Out, blazing onto Blu-ray, DVD and digital November 18th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Written and directed by Derek Kwok (Gallants), the action-packed suspense drama stars Nicholas Tse (The Stool Pigeon), Shawn Yue (Legend of the Fist), Simon Yam … Continue reading

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Never mind The Expendables, ‘Raw Force’ is coming to Blu-ray!

Vinegar Syndrome has announced a Blu-ray/DVD combo release for the 1982 cult classic, Raw Force (aka Kung Fu Cannibals or Shogun Island), a U.S./Filipino martial arts action film directed by Edward D. Murphy (Heated Vengeance) and starring John Dresden (Final Mission), Geoffrey Binney (Hot Potato), Jewel Shepard (Return of the Living Dead) and Camille Keaton (I Spit on Your Grave). Raw Force involves a group of mercenaries (headed by Dresden) who arrive on … Continue reading

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Steven Seagal’s ‘Gutshot Straight’ hits DVD on December 2nd

THE MOVIE: When a gambler named Jack is down on his luck, he makes a deal with a slick-talking, wealthy man in Las Vegas to make some quick money in order to repay his debts. When the deal turns deadly, Jack must learn to play smarter in order to get ahead of the game. Steven Seagal is back in Gutshot Straight, a crime thriller directed by Justin Steele (Death and … Continue reading

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The Art of War | Blu-ray (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: January 13, 2015 Warner presents the Blu-ray for The Art of War, starring Wesley Snipes (The Blade Trilogy), Marie Matiko (The Corruptor), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Mortal Kombat), Michael Biehn (Terminator), Donald Sutherland (Hunger Games), James Hong (Big Trouble in Little China), Glen Chin (Knock-Off) and Ron Yuan (The Girl from the Naked Eye). Fun Fact: The Art of War was intended to be Jet Li’s first starring role in a Hollywood movie, but after he turned it … Continue reading

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