Author Archives: JJ Bona

Ernie Reyes Jr. to host kung fu theater-esque ‘Movies So Good’

For those of you who have MYX TV on your cable line-up, you’re in for a real treat. Film Combat Syndicate reports that actor and martial artist Ernie Reyes Jr. (The Last Dragon, The Red Sonja) will host the 3rd Season MYX TV’s throwback Asian movie showcase, Movie So Good. So what exactly is Movies So Good? Think of it as Kung Fu Theater or Black Belt Theater (if you’re a child … Continue reading

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Zombie Hunter | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Zombie Hunter. When a street drug turns junkies into an army of mutant flesh-eaters, no hope is left – but one man remains. Hunter’s (Martin Copping) got nothing left but a beat-up Camero, a trunk full of guns and a vendetta. He crashes into a group of survivors, led by an ax-wielding priest (Danny Trejo). They’re searching for … Continue reading

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Van Damme Double Feature: The Order & Nowhere to Run | Blu-ray (Image Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: October 1, 2013 Image Entertainment presents the Blu-ray for The Jean-Claude Van Damme Double Feature, featuring The Order, directed by Sheldon Lettich (Lionheart) & Nowhere to Run, directed by Robert Harmon (The Hitcher). In 1993’s Nowhere to Run, Van Damme single handedly takes on ruthless land developers. In 2001’s The Order, Van Damme plays a thief of religious artifacts whose archeologist father has found the lost scripture of a mysterious religious order.

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Revenge is a dish best served cold with ‘The Sword’

Deadline reports that Lakeshore Entertainment has secured the rights to Jonathan and Joshua Luna’s graphic novel, The Sword. Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi are producing (the duo have produced films in the Crank and Underworld series). There is no set director, but production is set to begin sometime this year. According to Amazon, The Sword is an epic story about a young woman who discovers a mysteriously powerful sword that … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Ip Man | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Wilson Yip and Donnie Yen’s Ip Man, one of the greatest martial arts films of our time. Ip Man is an award winning, action-packed adaptation based on the life of Ip Man (Donnie Yen), the grandmaster of Wing Chun and later teacher and mentor to widely influential and legendary martial artist, Bruce Lee. Don’t just watch it, own it!

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The Barbarians & The Norseman Double Feature | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 27, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD Double Feature for The Barbarians & The Norseman. 1987’s The Barbarians (trailer) is a Cannon action flick that stars Peter & David Paul (aka The Barbarian Brothers), Michael Berryman and Richard Lynch. 1978’s The Norseman (trailer) is a viking movie starring Lee Majors.

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Deal on Fire! JCVD | Blu-ray | Only $6.04 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jean-Claude Van Damme’s JCVD. Time Magazine calls it “The best movie Van Damme ever made.” Entertainment Weekly says it’s “Funny, nimble, knowing, gracious, and kickass.” And Variety declares that it “Must be seen to be believed.” It’s an oddity, but it’s definitely Van Damme’s comeback flick!

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Drive-In Double Feature: Death Force & Vampire Hookers | DVD (Vinegar Syndrome)

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Vinegar Syndrome presents the Drive-In Collection: Death Force & Vampire Hookers on DVD. In 1978’s Death Force (aka Vengeance is Mine), a dying man is rescued by two Japanese soldiers, who teach him the ways of the samurai. What follows is bloody revenge! In 1978’s Vampire Hookers, two sailors discover female vampires who pose as prostitutes to lure men into their secret lair. Both movies directed by cult … Continue reading

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Mission: Killfast & The Doll Squad | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray for Mission: Killfast & The Doll Squad. Two classics from cult movie legend, Ted V. Mikels! In 1980’s Mission: Killfast (trailer) Tiger Yang (Tower of Death) faces off against a group of baddies, resulting in non-stop martial arts action. In 1973’s The Doll Squad (trailer), a team of female agents are out to stop an evil mastermind from unleashing the … Continue reading

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The Last Tycoon | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Wong Jing’s The Last Tycoon. Those eager to see Chow Yun-fat return to his pistol-packing glory days would be wise not to miss this lavish gangster tale. Also starring Sammo Hung and Francis Ng, The Last Tycoon received some of the best reviews of Wong Jing’s career. Watch the trailer.

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R.I.P. Jim Kelly, martial arts actor

Martial arts actor Jim Kelly, who was best known for his iconic roles in Enter the Dragon and Black Belt Jones, has died of cancer at the age of 67. The Kentucky native began training in Okinawa-te karate during his late teens. After winning the middleweight title at the 1971 Long Beach International Karate Championships, he opened his own karate school. In 1972, Kelly landed a small role as a … Continue reading

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Bruce Lee: A Warrior’s Journey & Pursuit of the Dragon | DVD (MVD Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2013 MVD Entertainment presents the DVD for Bruce Lee: A Warrior’s Journey & Pursuit 0f The Dragon (read our review). 2000’s A Warrior’s Journey is a 97 minute documentary built around 33 minutes of rediscovered Game of Death footage. 2011’s Pursuit of the Dragon (available in the U.S. for the first time) is a 90 minute documentary that follows the chronology of Lee’s four films and … Continue reading

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Bruce Lee bio film, museum, hologram, statue, Vegas show and ‘The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee’ documentary

Last year, The Guardian posted an article entitled Guardian of the Bruce Lee legacy. In it, Shannon Lee, CEO, Bruce Lee Enterprises – also daughter of Bruce – shares memories of her inspirational father and talks about a few upcoming projects: New Bruce Lee Biography Film: The project titled Birth of the Dragon will focus on Bruce’s younger years. It will basically be Shannon’s version of the 2010’s Hong Kong film Bruce Lee … Continue reading

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DiCaprio and Foxx re-team for some ‘Mean Business’

Deadline reports that Django Unchained stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx are re-teaming in a film adaptation of Craig Zahler’s upcoming crime novel Mean Business On North Ganson Street. No word on the director, but Zahler himself will be writing the script. According to The Wrap, Mean Business On North Ganson Street follows a disgraced detective (DiCaprio) who is sent to Victory, Missouri, where violent crime is skyrocketing. He’s partnered … Continue reading

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

Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Tai Chi Hero to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post telling us what your favorite martial arts film is, along with a brief explanation of why it’s your favorite. We will be selecting three winners at random. Be sure to include your email address in the appropriate field so we can … Continue reading

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