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on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raymike leeder doesn't do commentaries anymore, so thats a win win! I do not min…
on ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star shines bright! Watch the Trailers for the ‘Wicked Priest’ collection arriving on Blu-ray in SeptemberMissing the spin off film, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder? I could have sworn I…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
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Throne of Blood | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2014 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Throne of Blood, directed by Akira Kurosawa. As a tough warrior who rises savagely to power, Toshiro Mifune gives a remarkable, animalistic performance, as does Isuzu Yamada as his ruthless wife. Throne of Blood fuses classical Western tragedy with formal elements taken from Noh theater to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. Watch the trailer.
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Hellcage Inmate 611: Part II | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Toshikazu Katsu’s Hellcage Inmate 611: Part II. For the crime of assaulting her lover, Saya Mizushima has been sentenced to three years in the most brutal prison facility in Japan. Starring Akira Kiuchi, Harumi Nemoto, Youko Kamon, Yoshimi Asada and Kei Mizutani. And don’t forget about Hellhole: Inmate 611.
Cityonfire and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of ‘Drug War’ – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Drug War to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment and list 3 of your guilty pleasures. 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‘ on cityonfire.com’s Facebook by clicking … Continue reading
Force of Execution | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: December 17, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Force of Execution, starring Steven Seagal. Alexander’s (Seagal) criminal empire has been good to him – and devastating to his enemies – until his number one hitman, Roman (Bren Foster), messes up what should have been a routine hit. Alexander spares his protégé’s life but cripples his hands, thus ‘retiring’ Hurst forever. Before long, Alexander realizes that he’ll need Hurst’s … Continue reading
The Octagon | Blu-ray & DVD (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Scorpion Releasing presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s The Octagon, directed by Eric Karson. It’s Chuck Norris versus Ninjas in a movie directed by the guy who brought us Black Eagle (with Kosugi and Van Damme). The Octagon also stars Lee Van Cleef (For A Few Dollars More), Tadashi Yamashita (American Ninja), Richard Norton (City Hunter), Yuki Shimoda, Gerald Okamura (Big Trouble in Little China) and Ernie Hudson … Continue reading
Posted in DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Martial Arts Titles
Drive-In Cult Classics 200 Film Collection | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Mill Creek presents the DVD set for the Drive-In Cult Classics 200 Film Collection! Turn away from the typical Hollywood fare and prepare for an offbeat trip with some of cinema’s most eccentric far-out films. This 50 DVD collection of outrageous cult classics is packed with 200 genre-defining (including martial arts) films that are anything but mainstream. See comments section for a complete listing!
Sword Masters: Legend of the Bat | DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Well Go USA presents the DVD for Chor Yuen’s Legend of the Bat (aka Bat Island Adventure or Clans of Intrigue 2). In this 1978 Shaw Brothers flick, Chu Liu Hsiang (Ti Lung) must journey to the mysterious Bat Island to investigate a merchant who has put a price on Liu Hsiang’s head! Also starring Ling Yun, Yueh Hua, Derek Yee, Ching Li, Wong Chung … Continue reading
The Cat | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for The Cat, directed by Byun Seung-wook (Solace). The film is about So-yeon (Park Min-young), who works at a small pet-grooming shop called Kitty N Puppy. So-yeon suffers from claustrophobia and starts having apparitions of a ghostly young girl with cat-like eyes (Kim Ye-ron). Watch the trailer.
Jon Truei brings Tokusatsu back with ‘Secondary Education’
Justin Lin’s (Fast & Furious) YOMYOMF Network recently premiered Jon Truei’s science-themed, 90s Tokusatsu throwback short film called Secondary Education. And now, cityonfire is spreading the word about this crafty short film to our readers. Secondary Education is essentially about three high school kids who find out during after school detention that their Chemistry teacher has been hiding a double secret life as a crime fighting Super Sentai Hero. They have … Continue reading
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Shaolin Warrior | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Dou Xiao’s Shaolin Warrior. Trying to escape a criminal past, one man attempts to join the ranks of the Shaolin Warriors, but he’s denied. However, having impressed the king with his dedication, he is hired as a temple groundskeeper. But when the king’s enemy declares war, the man gets to prove himself in combat! Starring Ye Jianwei, Chen Ke, Liu Ruicheng, … Continue reading
Watch the trailer for Kim Jee-Woon’s shoot ’em up ‘The X’
Kim Jee-Woon, the acclaimed director of I Saw The Devil and The Last Stand, has pumped out a new action film called The X. Unfortunately, it’s only a short film, but if you have any knowledge of Kim’s craft, there’s a great chance The X is going to be 30 minutes of pure awesomeness. The X is the story of an agent named X (Kang Dong-won) who has been assigned to … Continue reading
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Kim Jee-Woon is no ‘Coward’ when it comes to violence
Variety reports that Kim Jee-woon has signed on to direct a movie adaptation of Ed Brubaker’s acclaimed graphic novel, Coward. Kim is best known for his crafty, cult action films like A Bittersweet Life, The Good, the Bad, the Weird and the ridiculously violent I Saw The Devil. Earlier this year, Kim made his Hollywood directing debut with The Last Stand, which was hailed as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “comeback film.” Here’s a description of the … Continue reading
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The 1st ‘Annual Urban Action Showcase’ is coming in November – don’t miss this exciting event!
Cityonfire.com is proud to announce the 1st Annual The Urban Action Showcase, which will be taking place in New York City. This 3-day event is an independent action showcase and film festival which focuses on minority filmmakers, specifically in the action film genre. With the help of sponsors – such as Cinemax, Warner Bros, Alan Goldberg’s Action Martial Arts Magazine and Megahoot – the purpose of this event is to … Continue reading
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The Big Gundown | Blu-ray & DVD (Grindhouse Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2013 Grindhouse Releasing presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1966’s The Big Gundown, directed by Sergio Sollima (Run, Man, Run). Unofficial lawman John Corbett (Lee Van Cleef) hunts down Cuchillo Sanchez (Tomas Milian), a Mexican peasant accused of raping and killing a 12-year-old girl. The film also features a soundtrack by the legendary Ennio Morricone (Fistful of Dollars). Watch the trailer.
Deal on Fire! Bunraku | Blu-ray | Only $5.80 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Bunraku, the story of a man who has spent his life searching for revenge, only to find himself up against a bigger challenge than he expected. It stars Josh Hartnett, Gackt, Woody Harrelson, Ron Perlman and Demi Moore. The film also features fight choreography by Larnell Stovall, who worked on Never Back Down 2: the Beatdown and the upcoming Raid 2.
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