Author Archives: JJ Bona

Baby Driver, who? South Korean action-comedy ‘Seoul Vibe’ hits Netflix on August 26th

"Seoul Vibe" Netflix Poster

On August 26th, Netflix will stream Seoul Vibe, a 2022 South Korean action-comedy directed by Moon Hyun-Sung (The King’s Case Note) and starring Yoo Ah-In (Voice of Silence, Burning). Seoul Vibe (read our review) revolves around a ragtag team of drivers who go undercover to dismantle a massive money-laundering ring, which happens to take place on the very day of the 1988 Seoul Olympics opening ceremony. The film also stars Ko Gyung-Pyo (Seven … Continue reading

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Indonesian action, Girls with Guns, Corey Yuen and more! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of August

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 August, 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

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Deal on Fire! Shanghai Noon & Shanghai Knights | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!

Shanghai Noon & Shanghai Knights Blu-ray (Touchstone)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray Double Feature for 2000’s Shanghai Noon and 2003’s Shanghai Knights, which follow the crazy adventures of Chon (Jackie Chan) and Roy (Owen Wilson). In Shanghai Noon, a Chinese man named Chon (Chan) travels to the Wild West to rescue a kidnapped Princess. After teaming up with Roy (Wilson), a train robber, the unlikely duo takes on a Chinese traitor and his corrupt boss. The action continues … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Mortal Kombat | Blu-ray | Only $8.84 – Expires soon!

Mortal Kombat | Blu-ray (Warner)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Simon McQuoid’s James Wan-produced reboot of Mortal Kombat, a martial arts-thriller based on the highly-successful video game franchise of the same name. The original film, which spawned a sequel and a number of TV and web series, involved three unknowing martial artists who are summoned to a mysterious island to compete in a tournament whose outcome will decide the fate of the world. The reboot … Continue reading

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Watch a New fight clip from the all-star thriller ‘Bullet Train’ from ‘John Wick’ director David Leitch

Get ready to board Bullet Train, an upcoming thriller from action director David Leitch (John Wick, Atomic Blonde) that stars Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Joey King and Aaron Taylor Johnson. Bullet Train (no relation to the 1975 Junya Sato film of the same name) is based on Kotaro Isaka’s Japanese novel Maria Beetle, which acts as the second part of his “hitman trilogy.” The Hollywood screenplay adaptation will be written by Zak Olkewicz (Fear … Continue reading

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Amazon Studios to tackle an English-language remake of the German 80s-inspired martial arts flick ‘Plan B’

"Plan B" Theatrical Poster

Grab your red “Thriller” jacket and get ready for Amazon Studios’ remake of Plan B, a 2016 German-produced martial arts flick that fused with comedy and nostalgic pop culture. The remake, also titled Plan B, will follow three stunt performers who accidentally disrupt a crime in progress, then being forced to use their ‘pretend’ action skills in the commission of a very real crime (via Deadline). Plan B will be directed by … Continue reading

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Sylvester Stallone is a hybrid Charles Bronson/superhero in the Trailer for Amazon Video’s ‘Samaritan’

"Samaritan" Poster

Julius Avery, the filmmaker behind 2014’s Son of the Gun and 2018’s Overlord, teams up with Sylvester Stallone (Rocky, The Expendables) for Samaritan, an urban “superhero” film that premiers on Amazon Video on August 26th. Written by Bragi F. Schut (Season of the Witch, Ninjago, Threshold), Samaritan follows a young boy (Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton) who learns that a superhero (Stallone), who was thought to have gone missing after an epic battle twenty … Continue reading

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Baby Assassins | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

"Baby Assassins" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2022 On August 16, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for 2021’s Baby Assassins, an action comedy from Japanese director Yugo Sakamoto (Hangman’s Knot). The film stars Akari Takaishi (Distant Thunder) and Saori Izawa (Baby Walkure 2). Two high school teenagers receive orders from upper management to get “real” jobs, become roommates and blend into normal society. They also happen to be highly … Continue reading

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East Asian Films That Act Like Video Games 

The gaming industry is surging with growth. Developers have experimented with various unorthodox storytelling methods in just a few years. Fearless of challenging genres, conventions and expectations, developers’ risks have paid off. Audiences seem to love developers’ bold choices, resulting in more funding for gaming studios.    The gaming industry’s growth affects other markets, particularly the film industry. Believe it or not, films and video games share a lot in common. … Continue reading

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Amazon Video brings the blood with ‘Exiled: The Chosen Ones’ starring ‘Headshot’ martial arts star Sunny Pang

Audiences are finally be able to catch Exiled: The Chosen Ones, the latest action-thriller from writer/director Ranjeet S. Marwa (Godforsaken). This Silent D/Rocket Sky High Production is headlined by Headshot breakout star, Sunny Pang (The Night Comes for Us) who shares the screen with Hannah Al-Rashid, Oka Antara and Nisaro Karim. Here’s what you can expect from the plot: After a man-made virus failed to reduce the world’s overpopulated areas, global leaders would start … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan-produced Yemen thriller ‘Home Operation’ filming in Syria from ‘Who Am I?’ remake director Song Yinxi

"Home Operation" Teaser Poster

As with many high profile stars in the movie business, Jackie Chan is no stranger to producing many films he doesn’t appear in. Some of these titles include 1986’s Naughty Boys, 1987’s Rouge, 1991’s Angry Ranger, 1991’s Center Stage, 2011’s Legendary Amazons, 2015’s Amnesia, 2017’s Reset and 2018’s Golden Job. The latest film Jackie Chan is backing is Home Operation, which is currently in production in Hajar al-Aswad, a city located in Syria, … Continue reading

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Heads will roll in 88 Films’ release for Ching Gong’s 1978 Shaw film ‘Flying Guillotines Part II’ in August

On August 9, 2022, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for The Flying Guillotines Part II (aka Palace Carnage). Directed by both Ching Gong (12 Gold Medallions) and Hua Shan (To Kill A Jaguar), this 1978 kung fu film stars Ti Lung (Young Lovers on Flying Wheels), Shih Szu (The Thunderbolt Fist), Lo Lieh (The Dynamite Shaolin Heroes), Ku Feng (Shaolin Intruders) and Wong Chung (Police Force). The heroic Ma Teng (Ti … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! A Prayer Before Dawn | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!

A Prayer Before Dawn | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire’s (Johnny Mad Dog) Thai boxing thriller A Prayer Before Dawn (read our review). Based on the international best-seller, A Prayer Before Dawn is the true story of Billy Moore (Joe Cole of Peaky Blinders, and Gareth Evans’ upcoming series, Gangs of London), a troubled young British boxer sent to one of Thailand’s most notorious jails. Refusing to die inside prison, Billy becomes a student of the lethal art of … Continue reading

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Have plans halted for ‘Chaser’ director Na Hong-Jin to tackle real-life Korean mass murderer Woo Bum-kon?

They call him Na Hong-Jin. If you’re not familiar with his name, maybe you’re familiar with his work. In 2008, the South Korean filmmaker shook the world with his debut feature film, The Chaser. In 2010, he showed us that he wasn’t a one-hit wonder with The Yellow Sea. Then in 2016 came The Wailing, where Na proved his cinematic prowess while tackling the occult subgenre. Apparently, his long-awaited next mystery project is The Mink, a Thai/South Korean … Continue reading

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Predator is back in the New TV Spot for Hulu’s ‘Prey’ from Dan Trachtenberg the director of ’10 Cloverfield Lane’

Director Dan Trachtenberg – who is perhaps best known for directing 2016’s 10 Cloverfield Lane, as well as episodes of Amazon’s The Boys series – is prepping Prey, the latest addition in the Predator film franchise. The upcoming film stars Amber Midthunder (Roswell, New Mexico), Dane DiLiegro (American Horror Stories), Stefany Mathias (Longmire), Stormee Kipp (Sooyii) and Dakota Beavers. Prey is the origin story of the Predator in the world of the … Continue reading

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