Author Archives: JJ Bona

THERE WILL BE BLOOD! New Trailer for Yuen Woo-ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing, Nic Tse and Jet Li

Legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II) will soon unchain Blades of the Guardians, a live-action adaptation of the Chinese comic book of the same name. This wuxia actioner is headlined by Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2) and Nicolas Tse (Customs Frontline) with an all-star supporting cast that includes Yu Rongguang (New Police Story), Tony Leung Ka-fai … Continue reading

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The man who can take down Bruce Lee is back! Watch the TRAILER for David Fincher’s ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’

A Netflix sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood – titled The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth – is currently in post-production with David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) directing a script written by Tarantino. Frequent Fincher/Tarantino collaborator Brad Pitt (Fight Club, Inglorious Basterds) is reprising his role as Cliff Booth, the tough-guy Hollywood

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The Touch | Blu-ray (Imprint)

In addition to their April line-up, which includes The Killer, Hard Boiled and Beijing Bicycle, AU Label Imprint has announced the Blu-ray for 2002’s The Touch, a martial arts film directed by Peter Pau (Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal) that stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once). A sister and brother, the last heirs of a family of acrobats, are called upon by a Buddhist monk … Continue reading

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Smash ‘n grab! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Ultimate Revenge’ starring Ray Lui, Alex Fong, Andy On and Chin Kar-lok

Writer/director Terry Ng Ka-Wai (Hybrid Storm, Crypto Storm) is back with another dose of 90’s style Hong Kong action in Ultimate Revenge. This all-star thriller is headlined by veteran Hong Kong actors Ray Lui (The Prosecutor), Alex Fong (Angel), Andy On (Hunt the Wicked), Louis Cheung (Shock Wave) and Chin Kar-lok (Golden Job). In the bustling Yau Tsim Mong district, a violent crime wave is sweeping the streets. One by … Continue reading

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Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4, One More Shot, Ip Man 4: The Finale) goes ballistic in Reckless, an actioner that marks the full-length feature debut of director Elliott Montello. Written by Matthew Robert Kelly (Way of the Wicked) and Stu Small (Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday, Debt Collectors), Reckless revolves around a former convict on parole must outwit the police to get his share of an old … Continue reading

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Red Beard | Blu-ray (BFI)

On May 11, 2026, BFI is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Red Beard, a 1965 classic from Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood) – secure your copy at Goodie Emporium today! Akira Kurosawa’s intimate, episodic epic follows the socially ambitious young doctor (Yuzo Kayama) as he arrives at a rural clinic in 19th-century Japan to

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Time for Sammo news! Well Go USA to release of ‘Kung Fu Juniors’ starring Hong Kong action icon Sammo Hung

Later this year, Well Go USA will be releasing Kung Fu Juniors, an upcoming coming-of-age martial arts film starring legendary Hong Kong action icon Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Eastern Condors). Caught between his parents’ academic expectations and his grandfather’s devotion to kung fu, young Liang Ruicheng loses his confidence after a youth martial arts competition costs his family a treasured jade heirloom, sending tensions soaring. At … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Champions | Blu-ray | Only $21.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Champions, a 1983 soccer-infused, action-comedy directed by Brandy Yuen (In the Line of Duty III) and starring Golden Harvest legend, Yuen Biao (Circus Kids). Sports, action and comedy collide in Golden Harvest’s The Champions, the precursor to Shaolin Soccer from the first family of Hong Kong martial arts cinema: the inimitable Yuen Clan! Lee Tong (Yuen Biao, Dreadnaught) is a young farmer who has … Continue reading

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Blazing Fist | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Blazing Fist | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On March 31, 2026, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Blazing Fists (aka Blue Fight), a 2025 martial arts drama from acclaimed cult director Takashi Miike (Yakuza Apocalypse, The Happiness of the Katakuris). Blazing Fists is written by Shin Kibayashi (Detective School Q) and is based on MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura’s autobiography, Street Legend. Asakura also served as a producer on the film. In Blazing Fists, … Continue reading

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The best video game adaptation of all time? Watch the U.S. Trailer for the Cannes favorite ‘Exit 8’

"Exit 8" Poster

On April 10, 2026, Neon will bring Cannes favorite Exit 8 to U.S. theaters. Directed by Genki Kawamura (A Hundred Flowers), the thriller adapts the cult indie video game created by Kotake Create. Exit 8 follows a man (Kazunari Ninomiya, Last Samurai Standing) trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway as he sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out … Continue reading

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How Asian Cinema Inspires Gaming Narratives

Watch the teahouse scene in John Woo’s Hard Boiled. Chow Yun-fat slides across a marble floor while dual-wielding pistols. Bodies fly. Glass shatters everywhere. The whole thing unfolds in slow motion for nearly three minutes. That scene changed everything. Not just for movies, but for games too. Video game developers have been copying that exact style for thirty years now. The influence runs deeper than you might think. Platforms like … Continue reading

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Amsterdam Kill | Blu-ray (88 Films)

In April, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for Amsterdam Kill, a 1977 actioner from director Robert Clouse (Enter the Dragon, Game of Death). This Hong Kong/U.S. co-production between Golden Harvest and Columbia Pictures stars Robert Mitchum (Cape Fear) and Leslie Nielsen (The Naked Gun). Robert Mitchum is Quinlan, an ex-cop dragged back in the game when he’s given information that could stop the heroin trade. But there’s a lot of … Continue reading

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God of Gamblers II | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On April 27, 2026, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for God of Gamblers II, a 1990 Hong Kong film written and directed by Wong Jing (City Hunter). The film sports an all-star cast that includes Andy Lau (High Forces), Stephen Chow (Final Justice), Monica Chan Ng Man-tat (Island on Fire), Sharla

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The Protector | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

On April 27, 2026, 88 Films is releasing a 4-Disc 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) for The Protector, a 1985 actioner from director James Glickenhaus (The Exterminator) and Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge). The film is now available for Pre-order at Goodie Emporium, so secure your copy today! After the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman’s daughter, maverick New York City cops Billy Wong (Chan) and Danny Garoni (Danny … Continue reading

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Totally unexpected! Jackie Chan’s latest film hits U.S. and Canadian Theaters on February 6 from China Lion

On February 6, 2026, Jackie Chan’s latest movie is coming to the U.S. and Canada by way of China Lion Films! In Unexpected Family (aka Whispers of Gratitude), Jackie (The Shadow’s Edge) plays a character he’s never played before: someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The comedy-drama follows a young man from a small town who flees his home to try to reach Beijing. On the way, he crosses paths with Ren Jiqing, … Continue reading

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