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Ska Martes on 88 Films God it right? Jackie Chan’s masterpiece ‘Operation Condor: Armour of God II’ gets the treatment it deservesLike what Mark says if your system can handle HDR its a nice upgrade. And the…
Typo on Nothing is over!!! Vietnam-set ‘Rambo’ prequel to start shooting this year from ‘Sisu’ director Jalmari Helander?I've watched the first four. They can keep the fifth one and shove this prequ…
Ningen on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Courtesy of Shout on IG: The restoration of HB. https://variety.com/2025/film…
Mark on 88 Films God it right? Jackie Chan’s masterpiece ‘Operation Condor: Armour of God II’ gets the treatment it deservesI guess it Depends on if you’re a 4k uhd fan or not. If having it in the high…
Andrew Hernandez on Starry, starry night… Juno Mak’s anticipated gangster epic ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to screen at CannesHuh. I guess I haven’t noticed his hiatus. What was he up to? It will be grea…
Ska Martes on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!I have no idea who Yilong is but if he has beef with you then I think the iss…
Ska Martes on What’s going on with Donnie Yen’s ‘Ip Man 5’? Let’s speculate!In English? Why not....they can rename the character to Phil-Ip Man
Ningen on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Jackie explains the choreography. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJsA1y0q-xf/…
R.McD on Not horrible news! Eureka’s ‘Horrible History: Four Historical Epics by Chang Cheh now shipping!There's an almost inhuman arrogance among the people who don't like the Engli…
Dutch Kimble on Starry, starry night… Juno Mak’s anticipated gangster epic ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to screen at Canneswooooooaaaahhhhhhh!!! Takeshi Kaneshiro returns!! His last movie was in 2017.…
Michael j Berry on What’s going on with Donnie Yen’s ‘Ip Man 5’? Let’s speculate!I love all ip man movie but i hope it be in english
Laurine L White on 11 Rebels | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray (Well Go USA)Finally, 11 Rebels is now available to order on Amazon.com
Paul Bramhall on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Everybody be cool! This is just a gentleman’s misunderstanding (& I don’t giv…
Opiumkungfusandals on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Then why are you here if the source material doesn’t suit you? All you do is…
Poster For Gladiator Underground Starring D.Y. Sao, Andy Le & Brian Le - M.A.A.C. on Move over, ‘Bloodsport’! Make room for ‘Gladiator Underground’ starring D.Y. Sao, Andy Le and Brian Le[…] SOURCE: City on Fire […]
Ska Martes on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Always that one guy who reads the headline and never the article. If you actu…
OpiumKungFuYapper on The night comes for Bob Odenkirk! New Trailer for ‘Nobody 2’ from director Timo TjahjantoLet's get a city on fire discord going. You got the connections brotha!!
OpiumKungFuYapper on The night comes for Bob Odenkirk! New Trailer for ‘Nobody 2’ from director Timo TjahjantoIn Timo we trust, yes 👍 🙌 💯
OpiumKungFuYapper on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Saw the end fight spoiler on the tubie! It's a lot better than part 3 and nex…
OpiumKungFuYapper on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Always that one guy⬆️
OpiumKungFuYapper on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Shout factory has won best home video of the year!! The competition is over!
Andrew Hernandez on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!I remember when we thought it wouldn’t get better than Criterion’s DVD back i…
Ska Martes on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Let's hope the actual release is better than this fanmade trailer "4k remaste…
JJ Bona on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Thanks for the heads up, Ben!
Big Ben on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Probably should include this trailer, as it's the same trailer, but with the…
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Hidden Gems: Unearthing Forgotten Asian Martial Arts Movies
Throughout the history of cinema, some visual treasures remain buried beneath the glitz and glamor of mainstream Hollywood. Many Asian martial arts movies remain tucked away in the shadowy corners of film history. However, today, we are dusting off those reels, grabbing our nunchucks, and going back in time to uncover some iconic yet often forgotten Asian martial arts films. Asian martial arts movies usually blend intricate choreography, breathtaking stunts, … Continue reading
Lee Jeong-beom’s South Korean action hit ‘Man From Nowhere’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD from Well Go USA
On December 12, 2013, Well Go USA will be releasing The Man From Nowhere (read our review) on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray. This 2010 South Korean box office smash is directed by Lee Jeong-beom (No Tears for the Dead, Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage). In the film, Tae-shik (Won Bin, Guns & Talks) is an ex-special agent whose tragic past has made him distance himself from the world. He … Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Benefits of Choosing Military Surplus Ammo
When it comes to purchasing ammunition, there are many options available on the market. However, one often overlooked option is military surplus ammo. This type of ammunition has been used by military forces and then sold off to civilians. It may not be the first choice for some gun owners, but choosing military surplus ammo can actually have several benefits. In this article, we will explore the advantages of choosing … Continue reading
3 Ninjas Film Collection | Blu-ray (Via Vision)
RELEASE DATE: January 2024 In January 2024, Australian label Via Vision Entertainment will be releasing a 2-Disc Blu-ray (Region B) set for the 3 Ninjas Film Collection, which will include 3 Ninjas (1992), 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994), 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) and 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998). Official details: 3 Ninjas (1992): After an organised crime ring proves to be too much for the FBI – … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Iceman 2: The Time Traveler | Blu-ray | Only $10.98 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Iceman 2 (now titled Iceman: The Time Traveler), an oddity (read our review) starring martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (Big Brother). Iceman: The Time Traveler also stars Wang Bao Qiang (Kung Fu Jungle), Huang Sheng-Yi (Kung Fu Hustle), Simon Yam (Operation Red Sea) and Yasuaki Kurata (Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars). During Iceman’s production in 2014, it was decided that it would be split into two films … Continue reading
Mei-Juin Chen’s crime-thriller ‘The Gangster’s Daughter’ starring Jack Kao hits Blu-ray on November 14
On November 14, 2023, Bayview Films is releasing the Blu-ray for The Gangster’s Daughter, a 2017 crime-thriller directed by Mei-Juin Chen (The Double Life of Li Xianglan). The Gangster’s Daughter follows the kinship between Xinwu Chen, a middle school girl (played by Ally Chi, Copycat Killer), and her gangster father Xi Ge (starring Jack Kao, Millennium Mambo). What lies behind his gangster style is a focus on shared emotions between … Continue reading
Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’
Cult martial arts action screen icon Cynthia Rothrock (The Blonde Fury, No Retreat No Surrender II, Righting Wrongs) co-stars in Ryan Carson, an upcoming SRS Cinema Blu-ray release starring Tim Scanlon. Ryan Carson keeps his head under the hood most of the time, but he’s a badass and people count on him. On the same day he’s hired for a shakedown of a shyster, Ryan learns that his violent brother, … Continue reading
Wang Baoqiang’s action-comedy ‘Detective Chinatown’ arriving on Blu-ray on November 14 from Bayview Films
On November 14, 2023, Bayview Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Detective Chinatown, a 2015 action-comedy directed by Chen Sicheng (My People, My Homeland) Detective Chinatown stars Wang Baoqiang (Monk Comes Down the Mountain, Kung Fu Jungle) and Liu Haoran (Legend of the Demon Cat). An action-packed comedy from the producer of Lost in Thailand and Jian Bing Man, Detective Chinatown follows Qin Feng and his second cousin, Tang Ren, … Continue reading
The Impact of Legalized Marijuana: Dispensaries in Detroit Michigan
The legalization of marijuana has transformed many US cities. Among them is Detroit, Michigan, as it stands out as a prominent example. The city has seen a rise in dispensaries, which have had economic, social, and health effects. But what exactly are these effects, and how are they shaping the city and its residents? How have the dispensaries in Detroit Michigan influenced the city’s landscape and its people’s perspectives on … Continue reading
Dark Force Entertainment announces Blu-ray for “lost” 1973 Kung Fu film ‘Shadow Fist Hunter’
Later this Month, Dark Force Entertainment will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Shadow Fist Hunter, a 1973 “lost” kung fu epic starring Yip Tai Kong and Cheung Ling (Code Name Flash). Also known as Bruce Lee Shadow Fist (an obviously misleading title), this upcoming release – never even released even on VHS – will be presented in a New 4K scan from the original uncut 35mm camera negative … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Sakra | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Sakra (read our review), the latest from martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (Raging Fire). It’s a film he not only stars in, but also producing and directing it, along with co-producer, Wong Jing (Chasing the Dragon). The big budget wuxia actioner is based on Jin Yong’s 1963 novel, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Yen himself describes Sakra as both China’s Shakespeare and Marvel — as a potential franchise starter, with the … Continue reading
Yakuza, Aliens, Vincent Zhao, Hags and Avengement! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of November
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of November, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive
Deal on Fire! Snowpiercer | Blu-ray | Only $12.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Snowpiercer (read our review), directed by Bong Joon-Ho (Parasite, The Host) and produced by Park Chan-Wook (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance). After a failed experiment to stop global warming, a new ice age destroys most life on the planet. The only human survivors are the inhabitants of the Snowpiercer, a vast train traveling around the globe, powered by a sacred perpetual-motion engine. A rigid … Continue reading
Via Vision Entertainment is excited to announce its newest media distribution expansion with the launch of Imprint Asia
Here’s some great news for import Blu-ray collectors who love Asian films! New label, Imprint Asia, will deliver ongoing releases of contemporary & classic Asian cinema across film festival, multi digital platforms, and physical media including 4K & Blu-ray for Australia and New Zealand. Already working with some of the biggest Asian licencing partners in the market, the new brand will be launching with a host of key properties including Rui Cui’s … Continue reading
Aaron Kwok, Richie Ren and Gordon Lam ‘Rob and Roll’ in the Trailer for Albert Mak’s heist action comedy
After a 10+ year hiatus, Albert Mak (Play with Strangers, Fear Factors, Without Words) – a filmmaker who is perhaps best-known for his assistant director credits for Johnny To-produced films such as Beyond Hypothermia, Running on Karma and Triangle – is prepping Rob and Roll (aka Temporary Robbery) The upcoming heist-thriller features an all-star cast that includes Aaron Kwok (Port of Call: Director’s Cut), Richie Ren (Legendary Amazons, Bodies at Rest), Gordon … Continue reading
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