Newest Comments
Ska Martes 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…
soldozer 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…
Throwdown on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
Andrew Hernandez 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…
Andrew Hernandez on ALWAYS BET ON BLACK! Wesley Snipes’ hijack actioner ‘Passenger 57’ coming soon to 4K Ultra HD1992 was a good year for action films as they had that sweet spot of taking t…
dakuan 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.
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’i watched it yesterday. it is a horror comedy, but no martial arts whatsoever…
squeesh 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…
squeesh on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upSome good choices for villains (or heroes) in The Furious sequel would be: Ma…
American Ninja Man 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!
Ningen 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…
Debra Goodman 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…
KayKay 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…
dakuan on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upwell, for Sha Po Lang 2 they had cast and plot completely unrelated to the fi…
Ron 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…
DAVE WEST 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…
CJ 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…
Ningen on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raySince someone heard me, now we need the uncut Shaolin Soccer, the uncut Hero,…
Rod 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…
Phil Chan 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…
Ska Martes on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewBetween the hype machine Lionsgate put behind the movie and Jet Li glazing th…
Paul Bramhall on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
garner on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
Kontrovesial Keith on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
Ska Martes on Hungry? Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s ‘Wheels on Meals’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD in November from Eureka4k from the OCN and a really nice coverart. Day 1 purchase. Probably get 2 ju…
-
Disclaimer: cityonfire.com does not own any of the photos contained in the blog. cityonfire.com was made merely to pay homage to these films, directors, talent, etc. and not for any profit or commercial reasons. No copyright infringement intended. The photos are copyrighted and courtesy by their respective owners.
“Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, education or personal use tops the balance in favor of fair use.”
Author Archives: JJ Bona
Battle Royale | 4K Ultra HD (Lionsgate)
On December 9, 2025, Lionsgate Limited will be releasing the 4K Ultra HD (SteelBook) for Battle Royale. This special release marks the 25th anniversary of Kinji Fukasaku’s cult classic, which will be available as a standalone (SteelBook movie only) or bundled with a T-shirt. Battle Royale is an intense and brutal story about Japanese high school students who are sent off by their government with three
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, News
The Trailer is Gr-r-reat! Witness ‘The Tiger’ starring Epy Kusandar and ‘The Raid 2’ star Cecep Arif Rahman
A new film from the country that brought us Merantau and The Raid franchise is being unleashed in the form of The Tiger, a martial arts thriller from up and coming filmmaker, Ardiansah Sulistiana and veteran writer Aris Nugraha (Preman Pensiun). The Tiger stars Epy Kusandar (The Night Comes for Us), Cecep Arif Rahman (The Raid 2), Faris Fadjar Munggaran (Gundala), Donna Wardana (Sampai Titik Terakhirmu), Reza Hilman (Bonnie) and … Continue reading
Posted in News
Deal on Fire! Rumble in the Bronx | Blu-ray | Only $8.38 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jackie Chan’s Rumble in the Bronx, a 1995 actioner directed by Stanley Tong (Kung Fu Yoga, Vanguard, Police Story 4: First Strike, Police Story 3: Supercop). Remember the pitch? “To millions of action fans around the world he’s a living legend. If you’ve never seen him before, you’ve never seen action. He’s Jackie Chan and for years he has done something no other … Continue reading
Posted in Deals on Fire!, News
Tatsuya Nakadai, veteran Japanese actor, passes away at 92
Japanese film legend Tatsuya Nakadai, best known for his haunting turn as Hidetora Ichimonji in 1985’s Ran, his fierce performance in 1962’s Harakiri and his breakout role in The Human Condition (1959-61), has died at the age of 92. The cause of death was reported as complications from pneumonia while hospitalized in Tokyo. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers
After all, accidents do happen… details for Chameleon Films’ upcoming Blu-ray for Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Accident’
On December 2025/January 2026, Australian label Chameleon Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Accident, a 2009 Hong Kong actioner from director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, SPL II: A Time for Consequences). A limited edition version will also be available with a 40-minute CD soundtrack by composer Xavier Jamaux. We typically celebrate Hong Kong cinema for its wild, unrestrained action, but the uniqueness … Continue reading
Where have all the cowboys gone? They went to Chameleon Films for a Blu-ray to Johnnie To’s ‘A Hero Never Dies’
On December 2025/January 2026, Australian label Chameleon Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for A Hero Never Dies, a 1998 Hong Kong actioner from director Johnnie To (Three, Office, Fulltime Killer). The blood-splattered hero film ignited a golden age of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s, full of outlandish action, mammoth body counts, and plots that might have been hewn out of granite. While Johnnie To came late to … Continue reading
Posted in News
Mel Gibson is still a lethal weapon in the New Trailer for Samuel Goldwyn Films’ ‘Hunting Season’
Even during his post-legendary, A-list Hollywood status, Mel Gibson has been consistently delivering the action with films like Edge of Darkness, Get the Gringo, Blood Father, Dragged Across Concrete, and his directorial comebacks, Hacksaw Ridge and Flight Risk– not to mention the John Wick spin-off, The Continental. Now, Mel is back yet again with Hunting Season, an upcoming thriller from director RJ Collins (Crescent City) and writer Adam Hampton (Out of Exile). … Continue reading
Posted in News
10 Best Crypto Exchanges for Beginners in 2025
The cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 looks more polished, accessible, and secure than ever. Exchanges have evolved from confusing trading terminals to all-in-one digital finance platforms — a shift that’s turned crypto from niche speculation into a mainstream investment avenue. But if you’re new to the scene, choosing the right exchange can feel like trying to find your way through a maze made of volatility and jargon. That’s where this guide … Continue reading
Posted in News
Right place, Wong time! Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ streaming on Criterion on November 24
Later this month, renowned Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai (The Grandmaster) is bringing Blossoms Shanghai to the U.S. through The Criterion Channel. For this release, Blossoms Shanghai is getting a different color grade. Cinematographer Peter Pau told a Chinese outlet that they were not happy with the first run of the series in China, which “didn’t capture the optimal visual tone” Wong and company
Posted in News, Top 4 Featured
THE RAID of the ROAD HOUSE! Iko Uwais joins Jake Gyllenhaal in Amazon’s upcoming ‘Road House’ sequel
The sequel to the 2024 remake of the Rowdy Herrington/Patrick Swayze 1989 classic Road House is now in high gear! For the follow-up, Ilya Naishuller (Nobody) is replacing Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) for the director’s chair. Will Beall, who is perhaps best known for penning Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, is writing the script, replacing R. Lance Hill (writer of both the 1989 and … Continue reading
Posted in News
The Delightful Forest | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On January 26, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Delightful Forest, a 1972 Shaw Brothers classic from Chang Cheh (Shaolin Martial Arts) and co-director Pao Hsueh-li (The Eight Escorts). A ferocious Shaw Brothers tale of honor, vengeance, and explosive retribution. Brimming with Chang Cheh’s trademark intensity, Ni Kuang’s sharp
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Martial Arts Titles, News
Tagged Popular Pre-orders!
The Japanese Godfather Trilogy | Blu-ray (Radiance)
On February 26, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) collection for The Japanese Godfather Trilogy, which includes 1977’s Japan’s Don, 1977’s Japanese Godfather: Ambition and 1978’s Japanese Godfather: Conclusion. At the dawn of the 1970s, Japan is becoming an economic superpower and the Nakajima crime syndicate extends its grasp across the nation. Politicians and corporations seek the gang’s favour to form strategic and highly prosperous
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, News
Tagged Popular Pre-orders!
Secret Service of the Imperial Court | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On January 26, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Secret Service of the Imperial Court, a 1984 Shaw Brothers classic from director Tony Lou Chun-Ku (The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead, Holy Flame of the Martial World). During the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor’s elite Chin Yi Secret Service was created to crush rebellion — but under the corrupt rule of Eunuch Wang Chun (Lau Wing), … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Martial Arts Titles, News
Tagged Popular Pre-orders!
As I walk through the ‘Valley of the Shadow of Death’…. Anthony Wong and George Au’s thriller is coming to the UK
UK audiences will soon witness Valley of the Shadow of Death, the latest from veteran Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong (Untold Story, Hard Boiled, Big Bullet). Valley of the Shadow of Death marks the feature debut of rising Hong Kong directors Jeffrey Lam and Antonio Tam (who also wrote the picture). In the film, church pastor Leung (Wong) struggles to reconcile his feelings about sin and punishment when the young … Continue reading
Posted in News
Deal on Fire! The Grandmaster | Blu-ray | Only $11.67 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray Wong Kar Wai’s 2013 masterpiece, The Grandmaster, an epic action feature inspired by the life and times of the legendary Kung Fu master, Ip Man, who mentored Bruce Lee. The Grandmaster stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai (Seven Warriors), Zhang Ziyi (The Banquet), Chen Chang (Brotherhood of Blades), Song Hye-Kyo (The Crossing), Bruce Leung Siu-Lung (Dragon Lives Again) and Zhao Ben-Shan (Accidental Hero). The story itself … Continue reading
Posted in Deals on Fire!, News




























Be the 1st to Comment