Author Archives: JJ Bona

Serpico | Blu-ray (Warner)

August 7, 2013 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for 1973’s Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet (Dog Day Afternoon) and starring Al Pacino. Officer Frank Serpico (Pacino) refuses to take bribes like his fellow officers. He then becomes determined to expose the corruption within his department. Serpico’s information triggers an independent investigation by the Knapp Commission, but also make him a marked man.

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

August 7, 2013 JJ Bona

Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of The Guillotines to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post telling us what your favorite “martial arts movie death scene” 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 … Continue reading →

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Danny Glover gives Jon Foo a deadly mission in ‘Extraction’

August 6, 2013 JJ Bona

Jon Foo – the martial arts star of Tekken and Bangkok Revenge – returns in Extraction, the first feature film to premiere on Crackle.com. The upcoming action thriller also stars Danny Glover (Predator 2), Vinnie Jones (Snatch), Joanne Kelly, Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) and Falk Hentschel. Extraction is directed by Tony Giglio, who is best known for directing Jason Statham in Chaos. Here’s the official plot: Extraction follows a … Continue reading →

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Snuff: Special Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Blue Underground)

August 6, 2013 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 22, 2013 Blue Underground presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1976’s  Snuff (aka The Slaughter or American Cannibale). This movie sat on the shelf for five years until producer Allan Shackleton devised a controversial new ending and released it as Snuff. Freshly transferred in high definition from one of the only remaining prints, now the fascinating true story behind this infamous piece of trash cinema can finally … Continue reading →

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Death Hunt | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

August 6, 2013 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: August 27, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1981’s Death Hunt (aka Arctic Rampage), directed by James Bond veteran Peter R. Hunt (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service). Based on the trailer, Death Hunt has shades of First Blood and an all star “action” cast that pre-dates The Expendables. The film stars Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens and Carl Weathers. Watch the trailer.

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Filipino action flick ‘On The Job’ gets a new trailer

August 4, 2013 JJ Bona

Indiewire reports that Well Go USA has acquired distribution rights to Erik Matti’s Filipino thriller On The Job. “We are thrilled we were able to acquire the movie before its premiere in Cannes and can’t wait to bring it to audiences in North America,” said Doris Pfardrescher, President of Well Go USA Entertainment. According to Inidewire, On The Job was inspired by a real-life scandal in which prison inmates were temporarily released … Continue reading →

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Flashdrive | DVD (Shami Media)

August 2, 2013 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Shami Media presents the DVD for Flashdrive. A Self Defense Instructor (Franklin Correa) seeks revenge for the murder of his girlfriend, who a news reporter; he finds out one of the stories she worked on before, which was considered a Urban Legend, was actually real. Now, he will uncover the truth and take down the ones responsible for her murder at any cost. Watch the trailer.

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World War Z: Unrated | Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD (Paramount)

August 2, 2013 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2013 Paramount presents the Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD for World War Z, directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace). A former UN investigator (Brad Pitt) is thrust into the middle of trying to stop what could be the end of the world. Worldwide destruction sends him around the globe seeking clues about what they are fighting and what it will take to defeat it, as he … Continue reading →

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Wang Leehom to be Stan Lee’s ‘Annihilator’

August 1, 2013 JJ Bona

Chinese singer-actor Wang Leehom (Little Big Soldier, The Avenging Fist, Lust, Caution) is set to star in an adaptation of Stan Lee’s comic book, Annihilator. Dan Gilroy (The Bourne Legacy) has been hired to write the screenplay. According to Variety, the story of Annihilator revolves around a young Chinese expatriate who must choose between remaining in prison or enlist in a secret U.S. super soldier program. After a grueling gauntlet of … Continue reading →

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Sanguivorous | DVD (Tidepoint Pictures)

August 1, 2013 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 Tidepoint Pictures presents the DVD for Naoki Yoshimoto’s Sanguivorous (aka Kyuketsu). In Sanguivorous, a young woman suffering from mysterious physical ailments is horrified to discover that she’s descended from generations of vampires. When with her boyfriend, she struggles to control her peculiar appetite. Starring Masaya Adachi, Ayumi Kakizawa and Ko Murobushi. Watch the trailer.

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Shout at the Devil | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

August 1, 2013 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1976’s Shout at the Devil, directed by Peter R. Hunt (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service). During World War One an English poacher, an American adventurer and the latter’s attractive young daughter, set out to destroy a German battle-cruiser which is awaiting repairs in an inlet just off Zanzibar. This rare gem stars Lee Marvin, Roger Moore and Barbara Parkins. Watch the … Continue reading →

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Zhang Yimou to direct ‘Quasimodo’ for Warner?

July 31, 2013 JJ Bona

According to Variety, Chinese film director Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers) is in early negotiations with Warner Bros. to bring the Hunchback of Notre-Dame back to life in Quasimodo. The film, which has been in development for some time (previously with Tim Burton and Josh Brolin attached to direct and star, respectively), will be another re-telling of Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel. The story is about a gypsy girl who is … Continue reading →

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Producers ‘conjure’ up Hong Kong-set action flick ‘The Feud’

July 31, 2013 JJ Bona

According to Deadline, Gulfstream Pictures has acquired the script to the action thriller The Feud, which is about two Hong Kong families (we assume they’re triads) caught up in a centuries old conflict. The Fued is written by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes, who are currently enjoying the success for their sleeper hit, The Conjuring. Gulfstream Pictures’ Bill Bindley says: “It’s a big thriller, set in Hong Kong. There is … Continue reading →

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Only God Forgives | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)

July 31, 2013 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 22, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Only God Forgives, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive). Julian (Ryan Gosling), a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok’s criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) compels him to kill whoever is responsible for his brother’s death. Also starring Vithaya Pansringarm and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam. Watch the trailer.

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‘Ip Man: The Final Fight’ North American trailer and poster

July 30, 2013 JJ Bona

THE MOVIE: In Ip Man: The Final Battle, Anthony Wong (Beast Cops) is taking over the role of Ip Man (after Donnie Yen, Dennis To and most recently, Tony Leung in The Grandmaster), playing him from age 40 to his passing in 1972. The film is being directed by Herman Yau. There’s no word if it’s an official continuation to Yau’s Legend Is Born: Ip Man or just another “unrelated” … Continue reading →

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