Author Archives: JJ Bona

Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2023 On February 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Magnificent Warriors, a 1987 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Royal Warriors). Following on from the success of Royal Warriors, David Chung and Michelle Yeoh teamed up again courtesy of D & B Films for this much beloved kung-fu actioner inspired by the success of the Indiana Jones franchise. Michelle … Continue reading

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Martial arts star Michael Jai White kicks butt in the New Trailer for R. Ellis Frazier’s action thriller ‘As Good As Dead’

Cult martial arts star Michael Jai White (Falcon Rising, Triple Threat, Accident Man) is teaming up with Tom Berenger (Sniper) in Samuel Goldwyn Films’ As Good As Dead, an upcoming actioner from director R. Ellis Frazier (Narca). In the film, White (who also wrote the story) plays an ex-cop looking for a new life away from his violent past. When he meets a troubled kid and vows to keep him … Continue reading

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Lionsgate acquires Live-action adaptation for Sega’s ‘Streets of Rage’ video game from ‘John Wick’ creator

Derek Kolstad (Nobody), writer and creator of the John Wick franchise, is penning an adaption of Sega’s Streets of Rage video game series. On top of this, Lionsgate Entertainment has acquired distribution rights for the upcoming martial arts feature. Streets of Rage, developed and published by Sega, first launched in 1991 via the Genesis home video game console. The side-scroller follows former police offers who battle a crime syndicate. Since the debut … Continue reading

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Cryptocurrencies: A Beginner’s Guide

The term ‘cryptocurrency’ refers to a type of digital currency, which, unlike fiat currencies, have no underlying assets. If you are somebody who has heard about the huge profits people have made from crypto investment and want to try it out for yourself, then you are in the right place. As you probably already know (by virtue of reading this article), crypto investing can be very confusing. Most people who … Continue reading

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New Asian film-focused label ‘Neon Eagle Video’ announces Deluxe Blu-ray for the 1987 cult classic ‘Kill Butterfly Kill’

Kill Butterfly Kill | Blu-ray

Later this year, New Asian film-focused label Neon Eagle Video will release the Deluxe Blu-ray for the 1987 cult classic, Kill Butterfly Kill (aka American Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill). Read the official details below: Cauldron Films’ Jesse Nelson and Brian Izzi, in collaboration with Mondo Macabro’s Jared Auner are proud to announce the formation of a new home video boutique imprint, Neon Eagle Video (NEV), that will focus on the trashier … Continue reading

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Zuyang Sun, Paris Hilton and Sammo Hung join forces for Jaycee Chan’s upcoming action thriller ‘China Game’

"China Game" Teaser Poster

Pre-production is currently in progress for China Game, an upcoming action thriller that marks the second directorial debut of Jaycee Chan (Good Night Beijing), who is widely known for being Jackie Chan’s son. China Game stars Zuyang Sun (Connected), Paris Hilton (House of Wax) and Hong Kong film legend, Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors). Although Jaycee has been in front of the camera in films like Double Trouble, Monk Comes Down … Continue reading

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Sammo Hung returns with his trademark ‘bowlcut’ for the upcoming ‘Legend of the Pearl’ (aka ‘Return of Lucky Stars’)

If you’re a fan of the legendary Sammo Hung (The Bodyguard), get ready to be happy, because the Hong Kong legend is currently putting finishing touches on Legend of the Pearl (formerly The Return of Lucky Stars). Directed by Hung, Legend of the Pearl is an upcoming follow up to the classic Golden Harvest series that peaked with 1983’s Five Lucky Stars, 1985’s My Lucky Stars and Twinkle, Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars. In fact, production photos have popped up online … Continue reading

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How to Expand Your Streaming Options With a VPN

The internet is said to have unlocked a whole new age of information access. If that’s true, then the VPN has unlocked a whole new level of access, allowing users to parachute into any country of the world for the purposes of watching different content. We look at how a VPN does this, and the way that using a VPN will expand your streaming options. Using a VPN Means No … Continue reading

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Asian Cinema Demonstrating an Evolving Relationship with Western Culture

While most of the people at City on Fire have been fans of Asian cinema for decades, the same can’t be as readily said for the general public. It is true that the popularity of Asian movies has been skyrocketing in the last few years, but they exist as just one part of a media whole. Outside of cinema, a huge range of Asian entertainment has been pushed into the … Continue reading

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Well Go USA’s South Korean historical actioner ‘Hansan: Rising Dragon’ hits Blu-ray & DVD on November 15

"Hansan: Rising Dragon" Theatrical Poster

On November 15, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Hansan: Rising Dragon. The film is a prequel to The Admiral: Roaring Currents, the most-watched film in Korean cinema history. Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents, War of the Arrows) returns as a director, with a cast that consists of Park Hae-Il (The Host), Byun Yo-Han (No Tears for the Dead), Ahn Sung-Ki (The Divine Fury), Son Hyun-Joo … Continue reading

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Park Hoon-jung’s South Korean thriller ‘The Witch 2: The Other One’ now Blu-ray and DVD from Well Go USA

The Witch 2: The Other One | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On November 8, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for The Witch 2: The Other One (read our review) to theaters. Directed by Park Hoon-jung (New World), the film is the sequel to his 2018 thriller, The Witch: Subversion. The Witch 2: The Other One stars newcomer Si-ah as a mysterious girl who emerges as the sole survivor of a bloody raid on the top-secret research facility behind the … Continue reading

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Andy Lau, Golden Harvest, Dolph Lundgren and Jerry Springer, Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of November

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 November, 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! John Wick Triple Feature | Blu-ray | Only $10 – Expires soon!

John Wick Triple Feature | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

Today’s Deal on Fire is for the John Wick Triple Feature, which include Chad Stahelski’s John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2 and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum in one 6-disc collection (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital). John Wick: When sadistic young thugs senselessly attack John Wick (Keanu Reeves) — a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin — they have no idea that they’ve just awakened the boogeyman. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, Wick … Continue reading

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Shout! Studios takes on ‘Gunfight at Rio Bravo’ starring ‘Showdown in Manila’ star Alexander Nevsky

Writer/director Joe Cornet (A Prayer for the Damned) will soon be unleashing Gunfight at Rio Bravo, an upcoming Western actioner that will be distributed by Shout! Studios. The film is headlined by Alexander Nevsky (Showdown in Manila, Maximum Impact), who’ll be sharing the screen with Olivier Gruner (Angel Town), Matthias Hues (No Retreat, No Surender II), Natalie Denise Sperl, as well as the director himself. In Gunfight at Rio Bravo, Nevsky plays … Continue reading

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Watch Netflix’ Trailer for the sci-fi actioner ‘Warriors of Future’ starring Louis Koo and Lau Ching Wan streaming in December

"Warriors of Future" Theatrical Poster

Louis Koo (Accident) and Lau Ching Wan (The Bullet Vanishes) are doing the powered exoskeleton thing with Warriors of Future (previously known as Virtus), a $56M sci-fi action flick that’s being touted as “the most visual effects-heavy Hong Kong film to date, with a future Hong Kong rendered entirely in CGI”. Warriors of Future (read our review) also stars Carina Lau (Let the Bullets Fly), Nick Cheung (Bodies at Rest) and Philip Leung (Shock Wave 2). According … Continue reading

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