Author Archives: JJ Bona

Does it get any better than this? Xu Haofeng’s acclaimed ‘100 Yards’ arriving on Blu-ray next week from Well Go USA

On February 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for 100 Yards. This martial arts masterpeice is directed by Xu Haofeng (The Final Master) and his brother, Xu Junfeng. The film stars Jacky Heung (League of Gods), Andy On (Abduction, Undercover Punch and Gun, Black Mask 2: City of Masks), Hayden Kuo (Kung Fu Monster) and Li Yuan (The Guillotines). 100 Yards is set in 1920s … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Protector 2 | Blu-ray | Only $10.99 – Expires soon!

Protector 2 | aka Tom Yum Goong 2 | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Prachya Pinkaew’s Protector 2 (aka Tom Yum Goong 2). When Boss Suchart is murdered, all evidence points to Kham(Tony Jaa). Forced to run as he fights to clear his name, he is hunted by not only the police, but Boss Suchart’s revengeful twin nieces and LC (RZA), a crime lord with his own agenda. A sequel of the global smash-hit The Protector, this extreme … Continue reading

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Lady of the Law | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2025 On May 20, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Lady of the Law, a 1971 (released in 1975) Shaw Brothers Hong Kong martial arts film from director Shen Chiang (Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes, Swordswomen Three). A dangerous criminal escapes captivity – but luckily crime-busting super swords-woman Leng Rushuang (Shih Szu, Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires) is on his trail. … Continue reading

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Crime Story | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2025 On May 26, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Crime Story, a 1993 Hong Kong thriller from director Kirk Wong (Taking Manhattan, The Big Hit). Troubled Hong Kong CID inspector Eddie Chan (Jackie Chan) is assigned to oversee the safety of controversial businessman Wong Yat-Fei (Law Kar-Ying), who is then kidnapped. A major investigation is launched and leads to Taipei and … Continue reading

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Jaa’ll ready for this? Martial arts star Tony Jaa to star in a ‘Muay Thai Trilogy’ from director Yuthlert Sippapak

Martial arts star Tony Jaa (Striking Rescue, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy) is on board for an untitled “Muay Thai Trilogy”. The upcoming China-Thailand co-productions will be financed by Stars Collective and Thailand’s Film Odyssey Co. Ltd. Directing the “Muay Thai Trilogy” is Yuthlert Sippapak (Friday Killer), who is perhaps best-known for 2010’s Saturday Killer and 2011’s Friday Killer. Jaa is also

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Stick with me, guys; you’ll never go hungry! Watch the Trailer for ‘The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender’

From Oliver Harper the director of the documentaries, In Search of the Last Action Heroes and Here Comes A New Challenger, comes The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender. The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender will explore the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how … Continue reading

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Sunset Warriors | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2025 On May 19, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for John Woo’s Sunset Warriors (aka Heroes Shed No Tears), a 1983 Hong Kong action film that stars Eddie Ko Hung (The Miracle Fighters) and Lam Ching Ying (Mr. Vampire). An overlooked classic from an action master! Made by John Woo just before the game-changing A Better Tomorrow, Sunset Warriors was hacked about by the … Continue reading

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Today’s lesson… attack the teacher! New Poster for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian actioner-thriller ‘The Siege at Thorn High’

Joko Anwar, the writer and director of films such as 2019’s Impetigore and Gundala, comes The Siege at Thorn High, an upcoming thriller from Amazon MGM Studios. A special school for troubled children. A teacher who is determined to discipline the students. Here, teachers must not only teach, but survive the deadly attacks of their students. The film stars Morgan Oey (The Night Comes for Us), Omara Esteghlal (Andragogy), Hana … Continue reading

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Too fast, too furious! Visual Vengeance’s Blu-ray for Simon and Phillip Rhee’s 1984 cult gem ‘Furious’ arriving this month!

"Furious" VHS Cover

On February 25, 2025, Visual Vengeance will deliver a Blu-ray for Furious, a 1984 cult martial arts gem from filmmaker Tim Everitt (Too Fast Too Young). Furious is the first film to star brothers Simon and Phillip Rhee (4 years before the pair found the greener pastures of Hollywood in the Best of the Best franchise). The rest of the film’s cast consists mostly of the Rhees’ own students and friends, including a … Continue reading

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Are you looking for hardware that plays 4K ULTRA HD discs and multi-region Blu-rays and DVDs?

U.S. tariffs on products made in China are expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of electronics, so if you’re looking to upgrade, RIGHT NOW is the perfect time! City on Fire’s trusted retail vendor Goodie Emporium has partnered with a very reputable company (we wouldn’t want it any other way) to bring you modified, high quality region-free UHD (Ultra-HD, or 4K), Blu-ray and DVD players … Continue reading

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What’s Scott Adkins breaking now? The martial arts star is re-teaming with ‘Legacy of Lies’ director for ‘Breaking Cover’

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, One More Shot) is re-teaming with director Adrian Bol for WestEnd Films’ Breaking Cover. The pair worked together in 2020’s Legacy of Lies. The upcoming actioner follows an seemingly ordinary back-office worker (Adkins) whose father-daughter hunting trip turns into a relentless fight for survival, when

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Scott Adkins attacks Marko Zaror in Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ arriving this year from Grindstone Entertainment

Director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza (Bring Me the Head of the Machine Gun Woman) and Chilean martial arts sensation Marko Zaror (Invincible) – the creative duo who previously worked together on 2006’s Kiltro, 2007’s Mirageman, 2009’s Mandrill, 2014’s Redeemer, and the recent, The Fist of the Condor – are reuniting for Diablo. Zaror’s Undisputed 3: Redemption, Savage Dog, John Wick: Chapter 4 co-star, Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Max Cloud), headlines the devilish fun. Kris … Continue reading

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Halo-sploitation? ‘Story of Ricky’ star Fan Siu-Wong is ‘Unstoppable’ in the Trailer for an upcoming sci fi actioner

Veteran Hong Kong action star Fan Siu-Wong (Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, VR Fighter) is back on the sci-fi trail in Unstoppable, an upcoming actioner from first-time director Feng Yang. The year is 2080 and the Earth has been hit by a mysterious meteor shower, causing innocent humans to be mutated into deadly aliens. Now, it’s up to mankind to stop these deranged creatures and save the planet from total … Continue reading

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The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the Big Game Trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

"Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning" Theatrical Poster

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – the 8th entry in the long running Mission Impossible franchise – will be exploding to theaters on May 23, 2025. Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible – Fallout) is back in the director’s chair, continuing from the events in 2023’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Originally meant to be titled Dead Reckoning Part Two, the film underwent significant changes … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! To Kill a Mastermind | Blu-ray | Only $24.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for To Kill a Mastermind, a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu movie directed by Sun Chung (The Deadly Breaking Sword). The film stars Johnny Wang Lung-Wei (Eight Diagram Pole Fighter), Teng Wei-Hao (Crippled Avengers), Sek Gong (Kid with the Golden Arm), Yuen Wah (Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic), Yuen Bun (Five Element Ninjas), Luo Sheng (The Kung-Fu Instructor), Luo Jun (Rendezvous with Death), Mang … Continue reading

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