Author Archives: JJ Bona

Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75

Richard Norton, martial artist, actor, trainer and stunt performer – known for films such as The Octagon, Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars, China O’Brien, City Hunter, Millionaire’s Express, Mr. Nice Guy and Mad Max: Fury Road – has passed away at the age of 75 at his home

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Portrait in Crystal | Blu-ray (Imprint)

RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2025 On May 28, 2025, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Portrait In Crystal, a 1983 martial arts fantasy directed by Hua Shan (Dynamo, To Kill a Jaguar). The master of the modern day crime thriller lends his directing skills to this amazing kung-fu crime fantasy. Hua Shan impressed audiences with such

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The Lost Bladesman | Blu-ray (Imprint)

RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2025 On May 28, 2025, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Lost Bladesman, a 2011 historical martial arts epic – starring Donnie Yen (Raging Fire) – from Felix Chong (Project Gutenberg) and Alan Mak (Integrity). Ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, General Cao Cao – the real power behind the emperor – enlists the aid of the greatest warrior

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The Great Chase | Blu-ray (Neon Eagle Video)

RELEASE DATE: June 2025 In June of 2025, Neon Eagle Video is releasing a Blu-ray for The Great Chase, a 1975 martial arts actioner from director Norifumi Suzuki (Roaring Fire). The Sister Street Fighter herself, Etsuko Shihomi (Bullet Train), stars as Shinobu Yashiro, an accomplished racecar driver who has a side hustle

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Deal on Fire! Steven Seagal Triple Feature | Blu-ray | Only $12.23 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray Triple Feature for Steven Seagal’s Above the Law, Under Siege and Under Siege 2. Andrew Davis (The Fugitive) directs Steven Seagal in 1988’s Above the Law. The film involves a former Special Operations Vietnam vet works as a Chicago cop, and uncovers C.I.A. wrongdoing. Also starring Pam Grier, Henry Silva and Sharon Stone! Davis and Seagal team up again in 1992’s Under Siege. In the film, a … Continue reading

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The Invisible Swordsman | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Invisible Swordsman, a 1970 fantasy actioner directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda (Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell). Mysterious sprites, eerie supernatural goings on and heroic sword-fighting action abound in this mystical tale of vengeance and adventure from

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Exact Revenge | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2025 On June 16, 2025, Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Exact Revenge, a Shaw Brothers collection that includes both 1971’s The Eunuch and 1972’s The Deadly Knives. Revenge is and has always been one of the most popular and prolific themes in Hong Kong cinema, from classic wuxia epics to kung fu movies and heroic bloodshed films. During the 1970s, Shaw Brothers Studio was … Continue reading

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‘The Raid’, ‘John Wick’ ‘n ‘Bullet Train’ on a plane? New Trailer for ‘Fight or Flight’ starring Josh Hartnett and Marko Zaror

Josh Hartnett (Oh Lucy!, Bunraku) teams up with martial arts sensation Marko Zaror (Fist of the Condor, Invincible) for Fight or Flight, an upcoming actioner that marks the feature length directorial debut of James Madigan (Medal of Honor series). In the film, a mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they’re surrounded by people trying to kill both of … Continue reading

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Shaw-Shock: Shaw Brothers Horror Collection – Volume One | Blu-ray (Imprint)

RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2025 On May 28, 2025, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) collection for Shaw-Shock: Shaw Brothers Horror Collection – Volume One, featuring three of the studio’s most extreme and unrelenting horror films. These films deliver a mix of supernatural terror, eerie suspense, and intense gore. Prepare for a harrowing cinematic journey into the unknown, where the line

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Hong Kong 1941 | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2025 On June 16, 2025, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 film, Hong Kong 1941, which stars Cecilia Yip (Nomad), Alex Man (Rich and Famous) and Chow Yun-fat (The Killer) in his breakout role. A versatile British-Chinese filmmaker whose career has spanned nearly fifty years, Po-Chih Leong has worked in a variety of genres, from action in Foxbat to horror in The Island, … Continue reading

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5 Music Executives Who Transformed The Industry

The music industry is one of the most fascinating aspects of our society. Whether you are somebody who has to keep up with the latest trends or you prefer older music, you have probably been a customer and a fan at some point. When you take a deeper look into things, you find that it has never been just about the artists themselves. It’s also shaped by the visionaries you … Continue reading

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Team Japan or Team Korea? Place your bets. Well Go USA’s ‘Harbin’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD in April

"Harbin" Theatrical Poster

On April 1, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD for Harbin, a 2024 period thriller from director Woo Min-Ho (The Man Standing Next, The Drug King). In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan’s prime minister

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She-nobi! Watch the Trailer for ‘Shogun’s Ninja’ from ‘Kamen Rider’ and ‘Power Rangers’ action director Koichi Sakamoto

On March 28, the “Samurai Vs Ninja” YouTube channel (if you’ve never heard of it, think Hi-YAH, only their focus is Japanese action) will be debuting Shogun’s Ninja (no relation to the 1980 classic of the same name that starred Hiroyuki Sanada and Sonny Chiba). Shogun’s Ninja is helmed by Koichi Sakamoto (Power Rangers, Kamen Rider), who also handles the film’s action direction. The film stars Himena Yamada (Ultraman Blazer), … Continue reading

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This is a man’s world… but it would be nothing without Kara Hui! Blu-ray for ‘The Lady is the Boss’ now available

Goodie Emporium now has 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1983’s The Lady is the Boss. Directed by and starring the great Lau Kar-leung (Shaolin Mantis), The Lady is the Boss blends fun and fighting as only he could – and those fights are some of the very best of his illustrious career. A culture-clash comedy – with kung fu! A thoroughly Americanised young woman (Kara Hui, The 8 Diagram … Continue reading

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Chang Cheh’s ‘The Daredevils’ and ‘Ode to Gallantry’ now on Blu-ray from Eureka Entertainment

Now available from Goodie Emporium is a Blu-ray (Region A/B) collection that includes two films directed by Chang Cheh: 1979’s The Daredevils and 1982’s Ode to Gallantry. During his long and industrious career, the “Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema” Chang Cheh made several films with the celebrated “Venom Mob,” a group of skilled martial arts performers – including Lu Feng, Chiang Sheng, Philip Kwok, Sun Chien, Lo Mang, and Wai Pak – who … Continue reading

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