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on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!I remember when we thought it wouldn’t get better than Criterion’s DVD back i…
on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Let's hope the actual release is better than this fanmade trailer "4k remaste…
on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Thanks for the heads up, Ben!
on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Probably should include this trailer, as it's the same trailer, but with the…
on Don Lee goes hog wild with Michael Rooker in ‘Pig Village’ from ‘The Roundup’ director Lee Sang-yongFinally got his staring role in an American movie. That one step ahead of Don…
on The night comes for Bob Odenkirk! New Trailer for ‘Nobody 2’ from director Timo TjahjantoOh yeah baby!! In Timo we trust!! Looks like loads of fun this summer!!
on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryLooks exciting Mike. Should generate a lot of interest. Looking forward to th…
on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryMalloy knows his tough guys. Consistently creating thought provoking and inte…
on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Xiangyang Xu with assistance from Fabien Gorchon.
on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryInteresting, did not know. “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.”
on Is there a doctor in the house? ‘John Wick’ producers enlist Michelle Yeoh in the action thriller ‘The Surgeon’Now this is the kind of casting news that really gets fans buzzing! Michelle…
on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’There's a reason that scene takes place in the dark - none of it was Jackie,…
on Who wins in a fight between Xie Miao vs Andy On? New Trailer for ‘Hunt the Wicked’ from the director of ‘Blind War’do they have a english dub at least for the movie
on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?Plus, the alleged Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle sequels.
on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!As far as I know Shout Factory bought the whole library of titles from the co…
on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!I own the DVD, two Blu-ray editions. Not that long ago I saw a video on youtu…
on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?JJ Bona, why "nothing is official"? Over the last two years the Rhee brothers…
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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
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
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.
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
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
No One Lives | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for No One Lives, directed by Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus). A gang of ruthless highway killers kidnap a wealthy couple traveling cross country only to shockingly discover that things are not what they seem. Starring Luke Evans, Adelaide Clemens and Derek Magyar. Watch the trailer.
Bad Girls Behind Bars Collection: 2-Disc Limited Special | DVD (Blue Underground)
RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2013 Blue Underground presents the DVD for the Bad Girls Behind Bars 2-Disc Collection, which consists of five sexy and sleazy women-in-prison filth fests – totally uncut and uncensored: 1982’s Amazon Jail, 1980’s Bare Behind Bars, 1969’s 99 Women, 1981’s Sadomania and 1975’s Women Behind Bars.
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior | Blu-ray & DVD (Funimation)
RELEASE DATE: September 3, 2013 Funimation presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Mulan: Rise of a Warrior (aka Mulan), directed by Jingle Ma. Mulan, a young girl from a military family without a male heir, disguises herself as a male soldier rather than expose her aging father to the horrors of the battlefield. As the invading armies close in, her remarkable courage and insight elevate her to the position of … Continue reading
Kim Ki-Duk’s ‘Pieta’ debuts on Blu-ray and DVD on July 23rd
Pieta, the acclaimed film from the celebrated and controversial Korean director Kim Ki-Duk (Bad Guy, 3-Iron), debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD July 23rd from Drafthouse Films. An international box-office hit, Pieta has garnered numerous awards, including Best Picture trophies from 2012 Venice Film Festival, 2012 Blue Dragon Awards, 2013 Fantasporto Festival, and the 2012 Satellite Awards, and Best Director nods at the 2012 Dubai International Film Festival and a Jury … Continue reading
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Empire State | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: September 3, 2013 Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Empire State, directed Dito Montiel (The Son of No One). Cityonfire welcomes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson into the world of ‘straight to DVD!’ Empire State is a drama centered on two childhood friends who plan to rob an armored car depository, and the NYPD officer who stands in their way. Also starring Liam Hemsworth and Emma Roberts. Watch the trailer.
V/H/S/2 | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Magnolia Pictures presents the Blu-ray & DVD for V/H/S/2, the sequel to V/H/S. Ready for a new batch of ‘found footage’-style horror tales from various indie directors? One of the filmmakers is Gareth Evans (Merantau, The Raid), who co-directed a segment with Indonesian horror filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto. Other segments directed by Simon Barrett (You’re Next), Jason Eisener (Hobo with a Shotgun), Gregg Hale (Say Yes Quickly), Eduardo … Continue reading
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