Author Archives: JJ Bona

Zhang Yimou to direct spy thriller from ‘Bourne’ writer?

February 13, 2014 JJ Bona

Collider reports that Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of the Flying Daggers) is in talks to direct The Parsifal Mosaic, a spy thriller based off the 1982 novel of the same name by Robert Ludlum (Bourne Identity novel series). At this time, there are currently no other names attached to the project. Here’s a partial novel description (no spoilers), courtesy of Amazon.com: After Agent Havelock watches his partner and lover – double … Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! The Crow | Blu-ray | Only $4.75 – Expires soon!

February 13, 2014 JJ Bona

Today’s Deal on Fire is Blu-ray for Alex Proyas’ The Crow, starring the late Brandon Lee. Visually striking, action packed and ahead of its time, this revenge/love story – based on the James O’Barr comic book of the same name – contains scenes that still bring chills to my spine. It’s no Laser Mission, but it’s still pretty good!

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Malaysian martial arts flick ‘Apokalips X’ gets a Blu-ray release

February 12, 2014 JJ Bona

A new trailer for Mamat Khalid’s Apokalips X is now available. The Malaysian-made martial arts film – about rival gangs who fight for pride and ego in a world destroyed by chemical warfare – stars Farid Kamil, Peter Davis, Jehan Miskin, Adam AF2, Iqram Dinzly, Pekin Ibrahim, Pyan Habib and Ayez Shaukat Fonseka. Action Slate will be releasing the film on Blu-ray & DVD on April 22, 2014. Until then, you can … Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Expendables 2 | Blu-ray | Only $7.88 – Expires soon!

February 12, 2014 JJ Bona

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Expendables 2. Stallone, Statham, Li, Lundgren, Norris, Van Damme, Willis and Schwarzenegger. It may not be the greatest movie, but with a cast like this, who cares? Besides, this edition is filled with kick-ass bonus features including behind-the-scenes featurettes along with audio commentary with the director, a gag reel, deleted scenes and more!

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Ozploitation Trailer Explosion | DVD (Intervision)

February 11, 2014 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Intervision presents the DVD for Ozploitation Trailer Explosion. In the late 70s and early 80s, films like My Brilliant Career and Breaker Morant put Australia’s ‘New Wave’ on the map. But at the same time, a depraved generation of young Aussie filmmakers was putting a very different kind of movie on screens. This is the ultimate collection of Ozploitation trailers, packed with ockers, knockers, pubes, … Continue reading →

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Apokalips X | Blu-ray & DVD (Action Slate)

February 11, 2014 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2014 Action Slate presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Mamat Khalid’s Apokalips X. This anticipated Malaysian-made martial arts film – about rival gangs who fight for pride and ego in a world destroyed by chemical warfare – stars Farid Kamil, Peter Davis, Jehan Miskin, Adam AF2, Iqram Dinzly, Pekin Ibrahim, Pyan Habib and Ayez Shaukat Fonseka. Watch the trailer.

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House in the Alley | DVD (Shout! Factory)

February 9, 2014 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2014 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for House in the Alley (aka Ngoi Nha Trong Hem), a Vietnamese horror film directed by Le-Van Kiet. Until they lose their baby to a miscarriage, a young couple was happily settling into their new home. After the tragedy, normal life eludes them as terrifying visions undermine their sanity. Think Insidious with a spice of Asian horror! Starring Thanh Van Ngo, Son … Continue reading →

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Cityonfire and Anchor Bay are giving away 2 Blu-ray copies of ‘Battle of the Damned’ – WINNER ANNOUNCED!

February 9, 2014 JJ Bona

Cityonfire.com and Anchor Bay are giving away 2 Blu-ray copies of Battle of the Damned to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post telling us what your favorite Dolph Lundgren 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 contact you … Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Commitment | Blu-ray | Only $9.96 – Expires soon!

February 9, 2014 JJ Bona

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Park Hong-Soo’s Commitment, available at a special $9.96 pre-order price! After his father’s botched espionage mission, North Korean Myung-Hoon (Choi Seung-Hyun) and his young sister Hye-In (Han Ye-Ri) are sent to a labor prison camp. In order to save his sister’s life, Myung-Hoon volunteers to become a spy and infiltrates the South as a teenage defector. Watch the trailer.

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Cityonfire and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of ‘Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon’ – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

February 8, 2014 JJ Bona

Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post telling us what your favorite Tsui Hark 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 … Continue reading →

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5 new clips for Liam Neeson’s action flick ‘Non-Stop’

February 8, 2014 JJ Bona

THE MOVIE: During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes. Non-Stop is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Unknown) and also stars Julianne Moore. If Liam agrees, … Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Seven Warriors | Blu-ray | Only $9.96 – Expires soon!

February 6, 2014 JJ Bona

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1989’s Seven Warriors, available at a special $9.96 pre-order price! Directed by Terry Tong (The Sentimental Swordsman), the plot revolves around seven kung fu fighters band together to protect a village from evil bandits. Seven Warriors is homage to Akira Kurosawas’s 1954 classic Seven Samurai. The film stars Adam Cheng, Jacky Cheung, Max Mok and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Sammo Hung. Watch the trailer.

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The Flu | DVD (CJ Entertainment)

February 5, 2014 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2014 CJ Entertainment presents the DVD for The Flu (aka Flu) directed by Kim Sung-su (Musa the Warrior). This Korean blockbuster is about an outbreak of a deadly disease that throws a city into chaos. It stars Jang Hyuk (Volcano High) and Soo Ae (Athena, Goddess of War), as a couple who race against time as they try to save themselves and find a cure. Watch the … Continue reading →

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Murder is a dish best served on video in ‘The Reckoning’

February 5, 2014 JJ Bona

Larrikin Entertainment presents an Australian thriller that isn’t your typical “found footage” film. According to Deadline, writer-director John V. Soto’s (Needle) The Reckoning focuses on two detectives racing to find two teenage runaways who have video of a murderer. The film stars Viva Bianca (Spartacus: War of the Damned), Luke Hemsworth (from the upcoming Kill Me Three Times with Simon Pegg) and Hanna Mangan (X: Night of Vengeance). We’ll keep … Continue reading →

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‘King of Kong’ director heads into ‘Uncharted’ territory

February 4, 2014 JJ Bona

THE MOVIE: A live-action adaptation of Uncharted, a popular video game series developed by Naughty Dog and Sony, is in development. Uncharted follows modern-day treasure hunter Nathan “Nate” Drake who travels around the world to uncover various historical mysteries and action packed adventures. Updates: David O. Russel (Three Kings) dropped out of the planned movie adaptation of the action-adventure game series. In the meantime, Sony is currently bringing in a new … Continue reading →

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