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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…
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.)
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…
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-…
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…
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…
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!
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…
on Recoil Blu-ray & DVD (Nasser)¡La última de la saga de Películas de: "RETROCEDER NUNCA, RENDIRSE JAMÁS! ¡La…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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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Kino releases Jia Zhangke’s ultra-violent ‘A Touch of Sin’
If you’re looking for a new ultra-violent masterpiece from China, be on the look out for Jia Zhangke’s A Touch of Sin. The film – which stars Wu Jiang (Dragon), Vivien Li (The Guillotines) and Lanshan Luo – revolves around four brutal tales set in different geographical settings across modern-day China. Nominated for the Palme d’Or and winner of Best Screenplay at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, it should be … Continue reading
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A Touch of Sin | Blu-ray & DVD (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2014 Kino Lorber presents the Blu-ray & DVD for A Touch of Sin. Both acclaimed and controversial, Jia Zhangke’s A Touch of Sin (a nod to King Hu’s 1969 action classic, A Touch of Zen) has been compared to the works of Sergio Leone and Quentin Tarantino. This ultra-violent film stars Wu Jiang (Dragon), Vivien Li (The Guillotines) and Lanshan Luo. Watch the trailer.
Dark Desires: The Oniroku Dan 3-Disc Collection | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2014 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD set for Dark Desires: The Oniroku Dan, a 3-Disc Collection, which includes 2010’s The Slave Ship, 2009’s The Curse – M and 2007’s The Devil’s Feast. These three films – from the pen of internationally acclaimed bondage novelist and screenwriter Oniroku Dan – explore the darkest secrets of human sexuality. Think of them as Fifty Shades of Grey meets Japanese cult … Continue reading
Sword of the Assassin | Blu-ray & DVD (Epic Pictures Group)
RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2014 Epic Pictures Group presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Victor Vu’s martial arts epic Sword of the Assassin (aka Blood Letter). Nguyen Vu (Huynh Dong) is the sole survivor of his family who was executed by the empress of Vietnam. Upon discovering that his family may have been framed for crimes they did not commit, he sets out to bring justice and clear his family name. Also … Continue reading
Jackie Chan: 8 Film 2-Disc Collection | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: May 6, 2014 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for the Jackie Chan: 8 Film 2-Disc Collection, which includes 1978’s Dragon Fist, 1978’s Magnificent Bodyguards, 1980’s Battle Creek Brawl, 1985’s The Protector, 1985’s Police Story, 1988’s Police Story 2, 1993’s Crime Story and 1993’s City Hunter. All films were previously released in double features, now you can get them all at one low price. All films are enhanced for 16×9 … Continue reading
Peter Berg gives the rundown on ‘The Rundown 2’
In an interview with Collider, Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) hints that both himself and Dwayne Johnson are interested in doing a sequel to 2003’s The Rundown. “I really want to do it. I’ve talked to Dwayne. I have an actor in mind that I can’t say that I want to work with Dwayne on it, and we want to do it…Yeah, we’re meeting with writers now,” says Berg. The original … Continue reading
Baffled! | DVD (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: January 21, 2014 Scorpion Releasing presents the DVD for 1973’s Baffled!, starring Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy. Tom is a race car driver (Nimoy) who suffers from visions of people getting killed. An ESP expert believes that his visions will really happen. Tom must tap into his new found power to conquer the evil forces at work. Also starring Vera Miles (Psycho) and Racheal Roberts (When A Stranger Calls). … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! The Dark Knight Trilogy | Blu-ray | Only $19.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy, starring Christian Bale. The set includes 2005’s Batman Begins, 2008’s The Dark Knight and 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. For about $6 a movie, plus 2 discs of extras and a book, this is one heck of a deal.
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Once again, Nicolas Cage has to save his daughter in ‘Tokarev’
THE MOVIE: Tokarev is an action-thriller directed by spanish filmmaker Paco Cabezas (Neon Flesh) and written by Jim Agnew (Wesley Snipes’ Game of Death) and Sean Keller (Giallo). Cage plays a reformed criminal who comes home to find that his daughter has been kidnapped by the Russian mob, so he rounds up his old crew and seeks his own brand of justice. If Tokarev sounds like déjà vu, you’re on … Continue reading
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Exclusive: Interview with Gareth Evans
Cityonfire.com had the privilege of interviewing Gareth Evans, the writer and director of 2009’s Merantau, 2011’s The Raid and the highly anticipated The Raid 2: Berandal, which is due for release in 2014. In this Q&A session, we decided to ask him questions ranging from: What his favorite martial arts film of all time is; Who he would love to work with; His thoughts on directing a Die Hard flick … Continue reading
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Killing American Style: Special Edition | DVD (Cinema Epoch)
RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2014 Cinema Epoch presents the DVD for 1990’s Killing American Style: Special Edition, directed by Amir Shervan (Samurai Cop). Looking for some cheesy action? This 1990s exploitation film will deliver. It stars Harold Diamond (stick fighter from Rambo III), Jim Brown (Three the Hard Way) and Robert Z’Dar (Maniac Cop). Watch the trailer.
Cityonfire and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of ‘Saving General Yang’ – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Saving General Yang to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment and list three items you’re hoping to receive for Christmas (be realistic!). 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‘ … Continue reading
Battle of the Damned | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2014 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Battle of the Damned (aka Battle Hazard), starring Dolph Lundgren and directed by Christopher Hatton (Robotropolis). Following a deadly viral outbreak, private military soldier Max Gatling (Lundgren) leads a handful of survivors and a ragtag band of robots against an army of the infected. Also starring Melanie Zanetti and Matt Doran. Watch the trailer.
Android Cop | Blu-ray & DVD (Asylum Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2014 Asylum presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Android Cop, starring Michael Jai White (Mortal Kombat: Legacy). In this action-packed thriller, a cop (Michael Jai White) and his robotic partner enter the Zone, a forbidden city inhabited by a diseased stricken populace. Together, they discover the real reason everyone is sick, and attempt to stop the illness. Also starring Charles S. Dutton (Alien 3) and Kadeem Hardison (1997’s … Continue reading
Zoe Bell is forced to fight in the new ‘Raze’ poster
THE MOVIE: Josh C. Waller’s Raze, a horror/action film, focuses on two abducted women & 50 other women who are forced to fight each other using their bare hands. The film stars Zoe Bell (Death Proof, Kill Bill), Rachel Nichols (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra), Sherilyn Fenn (Fist of the Warrior) Rosario Dawson (Death Proof) and Tracie Thoms (Death Proof). “We have a truly original thriller with some amazing female star power, and … Continue reading
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