Author Archives: JJ Bona

How to Vet Someone if You’re Considering Dating Them

In years past, you might meet someone at school and start dating them. Perhaps you’d meet them in high school and eventually marry them. Maybe you’d meet in college and stay with that person after you both graduated. You might meet someone if a friend set you up with them, or maybe you’d encounter someone at your job who you found attractive. You could meet someone at a bar or … Continue reading

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Universal’s ‘Green Hornet and Kato’ reboot to be helmed by ‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘Upgrade’ director Leigh Whannell?

"The Green Hornet" Japanese Poster

The Green Hornet and Kato will once again be buzzin’ and kickin’ in an entirely new Green Hornet movie that’s currently in high pre-production stage from Universal Pictures. Leigh Whannell, who is perhaps best-known for 2018’s Upgrade and 2020’s The Invisible Man, is in negotiations to direct off a script by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible). The upcoming film is being produced by Amasia’s Michael Helfant (The Road Within) … Continue reading

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‘Mandalorian’ star Gina Carano is back with the ‘Straw Dogs’-like Western thriller ‘Terror on the Prairie’

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Michael Polish, director of Mel Gibson’s 2020 thriller Force of Nature, has teamed up with yet another controversial star for an upcoming Western titled Terror on the Prairie, which will be led by MMA star-turned actress, Gina Carano (Blood and Bone, Kickboxer: Vengeance). The film is about a pioneering family that fights back against a gang of vicious outlaws that is terrorizing them on their newly built farm on the plains … Continue reading

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The Korean filmmaker behind ‘The Chaser’, ‘The Yellow Sea’ and ‘The Wailing’ to return for 2023’s ‘The Mink’

"Chaser" Theatrical Poster

They call him Na Hong-Jin. If you’re not familiar with his name, maybe you’re familiar with his work. In 2008, he 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. So what’s next for the Na? Apparently, his long-awaited next project is The Mink, a … Continue reading

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Joey King and Veronica Ngo kick ass in a New fight clip for Hulu’s ‘The Princess’ from ‘Furie’ director Le-Van Kiet

"The Princess" Theatrical Poster

Vietnamese filmmaker Le-Van Kiet (The Requin), who is perhaps best known for helming 2012’s House in the Alley and 2019’s Furie, both of which were headlined by martial arts star Veronica Ngo (The Rebel), is getting ready to unleash his 2nd English-language debut feature, The Princess. The upcoming film stars Joey King (The Conjuring), Ivo Arakov (Full Love), Martin Taskov (The Devil’s Light) – and last, but not least – Le-Van Kiet’s … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Monkey King: Reborn | Blu-ray | Only $4.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the all-new anime action-adventure fantasy The Monkey King: Reborn. Playing off the three hugely popular Monkey King live action films, The Monkey King: Reborn follows the short-tempered trickster after he is insulted while visiting a temple with his master Tang Monk. Outraged, he destroys a magical tree and accidentally releases the ancient King of Demons, who kidnaps Tang Monk as revenge for his … Continue reading

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How Chinese culture has permeated into the world of iGaming

There is no denying that the casino scene has an increasingly Chinese flavor. Chinese-themed slot and table games are now par for the course in the iGaming industry. It’s little wonder that the western world has embraced Chinese-inspired games given the volumes of tourists that venture from east to west. Many casino operators and sites look to provide casino games that reach out to Chinese visitors and make them feel at … Continue reading

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An Easy Guide To Choosing An Online Casino

Every kind of business is going online nowadays, and casinos are no different. Online casinos allow their players to place bets on a wide variety of games from the comfort of their own homes. There are thousands of online casinos online, and this presents a bit of a challenge when trying to find a reputable and safe one. So as not to get overwhelmed by the sea of available options, … Continue reading

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Watch the New Trailer for the South Korean thriller ‘Paid in Blood’ – hitting Hi-YAH! on June 17 then on Digital on July 26

On June 17th, South Korean thriller Paid in Blood (read our review), will debut exclusively on the martial arts action streaming service Hi-YAH! before hitting Digital only on July 26th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Directed by Yoon Young-Bin, Paid in Blood (aka Tomb of the River) stars Yoo Oh Sung (Friend), Jang Hyuk (The Swordsman), Oh Dae Hwan (RV: Resurrected Victims) and Park Sung Keun (The Man Standing Next). Read the … Continue reading

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A Complete Guide for a Beginner Crypto Investor

Did you know that nearly fifty million Americans say that they plan to buy crypto for the first time within the next year? Even though the value of many cryptocurrencies is down in 2022, experts say that they are here to stay and will only become more important in the future. This is why it’s such a good idea to start investing in cryptocurrencies as quickly as you can. The problem … Continue reading

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Types of Online Slot Games

Did you know that the average professional gambler can make $50,500 a year? Online slot games can be fun, but they can also help you learn about the gambling industry. Knowing about slot machines will enrich your gambling experience. You won’t feel blindsided if you’re lucky enough to win. Slot machines have been popular for years, and they have a lot of different concepts. Online slots are slightly more complex … Continue reading

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Golden Harvest classic, Korean thriller, Tony Jaa and Scott Adkins: Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of June!

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 June, 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 titles

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Tips on Forging a Career as a Police Officer

Many people want to get into a career that is respected, where the work is diverse and interesting, and the pay and other benefits are excellent. Well, if this sounds like you, a career as a police officer could be the ideal choice for you. If you want to get into the police force, there are certain steps that can help you to achieve your career goal. Of course, you … Continue reading

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A Force of One | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

"A Force of One" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2022 On August 2, 2022, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for A Force of One, a 1979 actioner directed by Paul Aaron (Deadly Force) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon). From the writer of The French Connection comes a martial arts battle of vengeance and honor. He hears the silence. He sees the darkness. … Continue reading

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Good Guys Wear Black | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

"Good Guys Wear Black" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2022 On August 2, 2022, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for Good Guys Wear Black, a 1978 actioner directed by Ted Post (Magnum Force, Hang ‘Em High) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon). In Good Guys Wear Black, an ex-US Army commando (Norris) must find the reason why his comrades from his unit are being … Continue reading

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