Author Archives: JJ Bona

Raise The Titanic | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: January 21, 2014 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s Raise the Titanic, directed by Jerry Jameson (Airport ’77). The title says it all! Well… almost. To obtain a supply of a rare mineral, a ship raising operation is conducted for the only known source, the Titanic. Featuring music by the legendary John Barry (James Bond film series, Game of Death). Starring Jason Robards, Richard Jordan and … Continue reading

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The Shadow: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: January 21, 2014 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for The Shadow: Collector’s Edition, directed by Russell Mulcahy (Highlander) and written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park). In 30’s New York City, the Shadow battles his nemesis, Shiwan Khan, who is building an atomic bomb. Starring Alec Baldwin (Hunt for Red October), John Lone (Year of the Dragon) and Penelope Ann Miller (Carlito’s Way). Watch the trailer.

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Watch the North American trailer for Jackie Chan’s ‘CZ12’

THE MOVIE: Directed, written and starring Jackie Chan, CZ12 (aka Chinese Zodiac, Shi Er Sheng Xiao, The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals) is the third part of the Armor of God series, which explores the further adventures of Asian Hawk (Jackie Chan). This time, the plot revolves around the 12 bronze animal heads from the Chinese zodiac. CZ12 also stars Oliver Platt, Caitlin Dechelle, Steven Dasz, Kenny G, Andrew Dasz, Kwon Sang-woo and Alaa Safi. … Continue reading

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Iron Girl | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: January 21, 2014 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Iron Girl, directed by Masatoshi Yagamine. Iron Girl is a new age super heroine with might, beauty and allure. With her superhuman power, she puts up a solid fight. Featuring fight choreography provided by stunt world legend Takanori Shibahara (Dynaman, Flower & Snake). Starring AV model, actress and ultimate hardbody Kirara Asuka. Watch the trailer.

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The Wolverine | Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD (Fox)

RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Fox presents the Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD for The Wolverine, directed by James Mangold (3:10 to Yuma). This epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. When Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, he is embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons. Starring Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, … Continue reading

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Alter Ego | DVD (Eagle One Media)

RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2014 Eagle One Media presents the DVD for Alter Ego, a film never before seen outside the shores of Japan by director Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge). Set in an urban Japanese city, three young models are on their very first fashion shoot at an abandoned school. Without warning, strange events begin occurring around the set that causes the models and photo crew to question their sanity … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Death Warrant | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1990’s Death Warrant (aka Dust) directed by Deran Sarafian (Terminal Velocity). Jean-Claude Van Damme is officer Louis Burke, a roguish police detective who goes undercover to investigate a series of inmate murders at Harrison Penitentiary. Benson (Robert Guillaume) in a Van Damme flick? You can’t go wrong…

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Vikingdom | DVD (Epic Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: January 21, 2014 Epic Pictures presents the DVD for Vikingdom, directed by Yusry Abd Halim (Clash of Empires). A forgotten king, Eirick, is tasked with the impossible odds to defeat Thor, the God of Thunder. Starring Dominic Purcell (Assault on Wall Street), Natassia Malthe (DOA: Dead or Alive), Craig Fairbrass (The Bank Job), Conan Stevens (True Legend) and Jon Foo (Tekken). Watch the trailer.

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Hellhole: Inmate 611 | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Toshikazu Katsu’s Hellhole: Inmate 611 (aka Joshu 611: Onna-Tachi No Yakata), a female prison film starring a list of AV actresses, including Kiuchi Akira, Nemoto Harumi, Kamon Youko, Asada Yoshimi and Mizutani Kei. Expect the typical stuff from this sort of film: nudity, bondage, rape and corrupt prison guards. And don’t forget about Hellcage Inmate 611: Part II.

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Deal on Fire! The Forbidden Kingdom | Blu-ray | Only $5 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Forbidden Kingdom. The legendary Jackie Chan and Jet Li team up, alongside Yifei Liu (White Vengeance), Collin Chou (Badges of Fury), Li Bing Bing (Resident Evil: Retribution) and Michael Angarano (Haywire) in this Western Chinese swords-and-sorcery tale.

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Rats: Night of Terror | Blu-ray (Blue Underground)

RELEASE DATE: Early 2014 Blue Underground presents the Blu-ray for 1984’s Rats: Night of Terror (aka Blood Kill), directed by Bruno Mattei (Hell of the Living Dead). In the year 225 A.B. (After the Bomb), a group of post-apocalyptic bikers discover an abandoned research laboratory filled with food, water and thousands of rats. But these are no ordinary vermin; these are super-intelligent mutant rodents with a ravenous appetite for human … Continue reading

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Is ‘Lari’ a Malaysian knockoff of ‘The Raid’?

At first glance, a new Malaysian martial arts film called Lari appears to be knockoff of The Raid. Whether it was intentional or not, the film’s poster features Aaron Aziz in SWAT-style clothing, similar to what Iko Uwais wears in The Raid, which happens to be the most influential action film of the last 15 years. To set the record straight, the trailer for Lari looks nothing like The Raid. … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Rocky: The Undisputed 7-Disc Collection | Blu-ray | Only $19.49 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Rocky: Undisputed Collection Blu-ray set, which contains 1976’s Rocky, 1979’s Rocky II, 1982’s Rocky III, 1985’s Rocky IV, 1990’s Rocky V, and 2006’s Rocky Balboa. That’s ALL the Rocky films plus a 7th Blu-ray full of extras. At about $2.78 a disc, this is a knockout bargain!

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Rooftop | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Rooftop, directed by and starring Jay Chou (The Viral Factor). Chou creates a fantasy playground of music, moves, and magic as a backdrop to this action-comedy, which pays homage to the wondrous musicals of the past, while exploding to life with today’s sound and spirit. Also starring Eric Tsang, Wang Xue Qi, Fan Xu and Alan … Continue reading

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Key of Life | DVD (Film Movement)

RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2014 Film Movement presents the DVD for Kenji Uchida’s Key of Life. This critically acclaimed action-comedy is about a failed actor who switches identities with a stranger at a bath house — only to find himself filling the shoes of an elite assassin. Intelligent, amusing, and casually touching – says Kong Rithdee from Cinema Scope. Starring Masato Sakai, Teruyuki Kagawa and Ryoko Hirosue. Watch the trailer.

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