Author Archives: JJ Bona

Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Chin Siu Ho and more king of fighters! Here what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of September

September 3, 2024 JJ Bona

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of September. 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

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The Economics of Sports Betting: How It Affects the Sports Industry

September 1, 2024 JJ Bona

Betting on sports has changed from being a rare practice into a worldwide business that generates billions of dollars and impacts the sports industry. With the ever-expanding legalization of sports betting around the states and countries, the effects of sports betting on leagues, teams and fans are starting to be seen. This article looks at how sports betting has impacted the sports industry. The Rise of Legalized Sports Betting The … Continue reading →

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Expecting Chuck Norris? Vinegar Syndrome announces Blu-ray for the 1990 Hong Kong film ‘An Eye for an Eye’

September 1, 2024 JJ Bona
Eye for an Eye | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

This month, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the Blu-ray for An Eye for an Eye, a 1990 Hong Kong thriller from director O Sing-Pui (1987’s Golden Swallow). Note: Upon its initial theatrical release, An Eye for an Eye was given a Cat IIB rating (“Not Suitable for Young Persons and Children”), but Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the director’s cut, which technically brings the film to a Cat III (“No persons younger … Continue reading →

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That’s why they call it blood-spurt, kid! Blu-ray for Tai Kato’s 1966 thriller ‘Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza’ now available

September 1, 2024 JJ Bona
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza | Blu-ray (Radiance)

Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Radiance Film’s Blu-ray for Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza (Region A/B), a 1966 Japanese thriller from director Tai Kato (I, the Executioner). Weary of the rigid codes of the underworld, gambler Tokijiro (Kinnosuke Nakamura, Goyokin) wanders Japan in search of freedom. But escape proves to be impossible when an obligation to a gang boss leaves him with no choice but to kill a man. To atone for … Continue reading →

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How Does Playing Online Games Affect Your Brain

September 1, 2024 JJ Bona

Nowadays, people of various age groups tend to spend quite a considerable amount of time over online gaming during their leisure hours. Online computer games can vary from time-wasting puzzles to deeply engaging multiplayer action games.  But the question is: what exactly goes on in the brain during an online gaming session? The negative and positive impacts differ with the game type and also its time frame. Positive Cognitive Effects … Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Pound of Flesh | Blu-ray | Only $9.96 – Expires soon!

September 1, 2024 JJ Bona
Pound of Flesh | Blu-ray & DVD (Entertainment One)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Pound of Flesh, a 2015 thriller directed by Ernie Barbarash (Abduction, Assassination Games). In Pound of Flesh (read our review), a man’s (Jean-Claude Van Damme, Double Impact, The Bouncer) heroic attempt to help a woman in distress ends up with him waking up the next day without a kidney and plotting his revenge. The film co-stars Kristopher Van Varenberg (Enemies Closer), Darren … Continue reading →

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What you call hell, we call Bangkok! Watch the insane Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell’

August 30, 2024 JJ Bona

On September 26, 2024, Netflix will be streaming Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell, an action-thriller from writer/director Kome Kongkiat Komesiri (Muay Thai Fighter). When a dedicated rescue worker inadvertently gets caught up in the kidnapping plot of a mogul’s tween daughter, he must save her from the clutches of rival gangs hunting them down with unpredictable dangers around every corner. Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell stars Sukollawat Kanaros (Thirteen Lives), Atitaya … Continue reading →

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A black belt is a white belt who never quits! New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Officer Black Belt’ starring star Kim Woo-Bin

August 29, 2024 JJ Bona

Don Wong, eat your heart out! Arriving soon to Netflix is Officer Black Belt, an action-comedy from writer/director Kim Joo-Hwan (The Divine Fury, Midnight Runners). In the film, a talented martial arts prodigy – who holds nine dans across Taekwondo, Kendo, and Judo – teams  up with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a police officer. The film stars Kim Woo-Bin (Alienoid, Alienoid: Return to the Future), … Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Deluxe Limited Edition Battle Creek Brawl | Blu-ray | Only $26.99

August 29, 2024 JJ Bona

Today’s Deal on Fire is for 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl), Jackie Chan’s 1980 film directed by Robert Clouse (Game of Death, Enter the Dragon) that also stars Jose Ferrer (Joan of Arc), Kristine DeBell (Cheerleaders’ Wild Weekend) and Mako (Silent Assassins). Official details: Jackie Chan arrived on American soil with hopes of becoming a superstar in the West … Continue reading →

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Modern day samurai? ‘Past Lives’ actor Teo Yoo to star in the Chad Stahelski-produced samurai actioner ‘Karoshi’

August 28, 2024 JJ Bona

Takashi Doscher, the writer and director of 2018’s Still and 2019’s Only – as well as writer for Chad Stahelskis’ upcoming live-action adaptation of the video game, Ghost of Tsushima – is on board to direct Lionsgate’s Karoshi, an upcoming actioner that will be produced by Stahelskis’ 87Eleven. The upcoming film will be headlined by rising star Teo Yoo, who is perhaps best known for 2022’s Decision to Leave and … Continue reading →

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It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight! Blu-ray for the 1973 Wang Yu classic ‘A Man Called Tiger’ now available

August 26, 2024 JJ Bona

Now available is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Man Called Tiger, a 1973 Golden Harvest classic from Lo Wei (Slaughter in San Francisco) and Jimmy Wang Yu (The Tattooed Dragon) . This title will soon be available at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly! Starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman) and directed … Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Tekken | Blu-ray | Only $7.77 – Expires soon!

August 24, 2024 JJ Bona
"Tekken" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Tekken, a martial arts action/adventure, directed by Dwight H. Little (Rapid Fire) and stars Jon Foo (Last Resort, Rush Hour TV series), The year is 2039 and the world wars have destroyed everything and territories are run by corporations. The mightiest of which is Tekken. In the midst of the ruined society, one warrior rises from the streets. A young man with … Continue reading →

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What are the money-making game apps that actually work

August 23, 2024 JJ Bona

Nowadays, we all are obsessed with our smartphones which not only give us a way of entertainment but also a chance to earn money online. There are many apps that claim to give money for playing games, but these are not genuine. Most of the apps do not even pay, or if they do, then it is a poor sense of return that really falls short of your time. We … Continue reading →

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Forget about ‘Broken Arrow’! ‘Foggy Mountain’ martial arts star Peter Pham is back in the Trailer for ‘Operation Crossbow’

August 22, 2024 JJ Bona
"Operation Crossbow" Teaser Poster

Peter Pham, the indie martial arts star behind Foggy Mountain (as well as the Well Go USA/Hi-YAH! short Mayhem), is back Operation Crossbow, an upcoming actioner he also directs. Pham not only stars, but also directs, with some help from Monsterface Productions, a production team that serves as the film’s associate producer, stunt coordinator, and writer. The film also stars Ron Smorenburg (Triple Threat), Simon Kook (Ip Man 3), Keenan … Continue reading →

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Ready… Aim… 🔥! Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Tony Leung and Wang Yu’s ‘Island on Fire’ on Blu-ray next week

August 22, 2024 JJ Bona
Island on Fire | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Next week, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region ABC) for 1990’s Island on Fire (aka The Prisoner), an all-star Hong Kong thriller directed by Chu Yen Ping (Fantasy Mission Force, Pink Force Commando). Four men of iron face their destinies within the harsh walls of a Taiwanese prison. Steve (Jackie Chan) is a gambler seeking to atone for his sins. Andy (Tony Leung) is an undercover cop solving a … Continue reading →

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