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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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Battleship Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: August 28, 2012 Universal presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Battleship. The battle for Earth begins at sea in this epic action-adventure starring Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna, Alexander Skarsg†rd and Brooklyn Decker. An international naval coalition becomes the world’s last hope for survival as they engage a hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. Check out the trailer.
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Bruce Lee documentary featuring ‘Enter the Dragon’ locations by Bey Logan
Hong Kong film expert Bey Logan recently posted a video (for the now defunct UK TV channel, CNX) which features a ‘location guide’ to accompany a screening of Enter the Dragon, as well as a mini Bruce Lee documentary with lots of interesting information. Logan also gives his take on Lee’s passing (conjecture as you may, as he states). Watch it now on youtube.com. While you’re at it, please be sure and … Continue reading
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Van Damme, Lundgren and Adkins seen together at Walmart
After Dark Films’ new action film franchise are getting a Walmart exclusive release. The new label, entitled After Dark Action, combines the talents of Joel Silver, Dark Castle Home Entertainment and Courtney Solomon’s After Dark Films for a series of high quality, high-octane action pictures featuring top international stars. All five After Dark Action films (Dragon Eyes, Philly Kid, Transit, El Gringo and Stash House) have been available on Amazon … Continue reading
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Lone Wolf & Cub Complete Blu-ray Set (Animeigo)
RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2012 Animeigo present the Blu-ray edition of the complete Lone Wolf and Cub Saga – unedited, uncut, and remastered on HD from new prints, in its original Japanese language with English subtitles. The Set includes: Sword of Vengeance, Baby Cart at the River Styx, Baby Cart to Hades, Baby Cart in Peril, Baby Cart in the Land of Demons and White Heaven in Hell.
‘Street Fighter’ fans will get a kick out of this 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set
We usually don’t do a lot of coverage for Anime or video game-type items, but since we’re a fan of Capcom’s Street Fighter game series, we decided to spread the word about this special collector’s set. Commemorating 25 years of one of the most popular videogame franchises of all time, the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set is a must-have for Street Fighter aficionados. Created as a celebration and tribute to … Continue reading
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Lady Ninja Kasumi: Collection 1: 3-Disc DVD Set (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2012 Tokyo Shock presents the Lady Ninja Kasumi: Collection 1 3-Disc DVD set. When both parents of Kasumi and her little brother are killed, a powerful warlord adopts the children. Soon after, Kasumi joins the Kuniochi (lady ninja) in order to protect her brother and defend her new family.
Breathless DVD (Cinema Asia Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2012 Cinema Asia Releasing presents the DVD for Breathless. A loan shark finds himself striking a friendship with a troubled schoolgirl, Yeon Hee, as he faces his own troubled past with his abusive father. Breathless won the Grand Prize at the 2009 Tokyo Filmex. Actress Emma Watson named the movie as her favorite. Check out the trailer.
Murderer DVD (Cinema Asia Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2012 Cinema Asia Releasing presents the DVD for Murderer. Ling Kwong (Aaron Kwok) is a Chief Inspector of police who is on the look out for a ruthless killer. The only problem is all the evidence he finds points to himself! Check out the trailer.
Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon DVD (Impulse Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: September 11, 2012 Impulse Pictures presents the DVD for Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon. There were at least a dozen Nikkatsu films made with the “Female Teacher” banner, each pitting a plethora of young cuties against their more mature and experienced classroom rivals. Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon is one of the best, and most controversial, of this series of films.
Hindsight DVD (CJ Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2012 CJ Entertainment presents the DVD for Hindsight. Directed by Lee Hyeon-Seung (Il Mare) and starring Song Kang-ho (The Good, The Bad, The Weird) and Shin Se-kyung (Five Senses of Eros), Hindsight is about a gangster who now wants to live a quiet life while hoping to run a restaurant of his own. She turns out to be a little more than someone who can marinate some Korean … Continue reading
No Mercy DVD (CJ Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE July 31, 2012 CJ Entertainment presents the DVD for No Mercy, directed by Hyeong-Joon Kim (The Scent). Noted pathologist Professor Kang Min-ho is retiring to spend more time with his beloved daughter. But when a beautiful, young woman turns up mutilated, he is drawn into one last case. Check out the trailer.
Lost Kung Fu Secrets, The (1979) Review
Director: Joe Law Cast: David Chiang Da-Wei, Hsu Feng, Choi Wang, Hu Chin, Wong Hap, Paul Chun Pui, Sun Jung Chi, Weng Hsiao Hu, Yuen Sam, Chiang Han, Wang Man Chuen Running Time: 91 min. By Numskull The Lost Kung Fu Secrets (abbreviated hereafter as “Lost”) is not just an exercise in pointlessness, it’s a full-blown workout. I’m talking three consecutive Richard Simmons videos, here. The…ah, “plot” begins as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Choi Wang, David Chiang, Hsu Feng, Paul Chun Pui
Sony delivers ‘The Raid: Redemption’ on August 14th!
Cityonfire.com has received the following press release from Sony Pictures on July 9th: Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim star as members of a rookie SWAT team tasked to infiltrate a safe house containing the world’s most dangerous killers and gangsters in the hard-hitting, jaw-dropping, martial arts action extravaganza The Raid: Redemption (see our review), coming to Unrated DVD and Blu-ray™ with UltraViolet™ August 14th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. When … Continue reading
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The Suicide Song DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2012 Tokyo Shock presents the DVD for The Suicide Song. Kana commits suicide in her classroom one afternoon. Her friend, Anzu, hears Kana humming a strange song as she witnesses the tragic scene. With the mysterious melody fresh in her mind, she investigates with her friends. Check out the trailer.
Well Go USA goes ‘Viral’ on August 28th
Cityonfire.com has received the following press release from Well Go USA on July 9th: Rising superstars Jay Chou (The Green Hornet, True Legend) and Nicholas Tse (Shaolin, The Stool Pigeon) team up in award-winning Director Dante Lam’s (The Beast Stalker, The Stool Pigeon) all-action, bio-terror thriller The Viral Factor (see our review), debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital August 28th from Well Go USA Entertainment. The film also stars Andy … Continue reading
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