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Panda express to GO? Jackie Chan’s ‘Panda Plan’ arriving to U.S. theaters on October 18 from Well Go USA

Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On) is headed to the zoo with Panda Plan (aka Project P), Mandarin Motion Pictures’ upcoming film directed by Zhang Luan (Song of Youth, Give Me Five). The film centers on a rare baby panda with a dark circle around just one eye, who becomes a worldwide sensation when he’s born at China’s Noah Zoo. But when a Middle Eastern tycoon dispatches international … Continue reading

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Eastern Condors | Blu-ray (Criterion)

Eastern Condors | Blu-ray (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2024 On December 12, 2024, Criterion will be releasing the Blu-ray for Eastern Condors, a 1987 Golden Harvest actioner directed by, and starring, Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In). Legendary actor-director Sammo Hung delivers a bazooka blast of pure adrenaline in this exemplar of Hong Kong action cinema at its most entertaining. Drawing inspiration from Hollywood war films like The Dirty Dozen, Eastern Condors … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Challenge | Blu-ray | Only $13.49 – Expires soon!

The Challenge | Blu-ray (Kino)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Challenge (aka Sword of the Ninja), a 1982 actioner directed by John Frankenheimer (The Manchurian Candidate, Ronin) and written by John Sayles (Eight Men Out). This swashbuckling cult-classic stars Scott Glenn (Urban Cowboy) as a down-and-out American boxer who becomes involved in a feud between two Japanese brothers. The Challenge also stars Toshiro Mifune (Incident at Blood Pass), Donna Kei Benz (Pray … Continue reading

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Norman Tsui, ‘Duel to the Death’ and ‘Zu: The Warriors from the Magic Mountain’ Hong Kong actor, Dies at 73

Norman Tsui, Veteran Hong Kong actor widely known for his roles in ‘The Sword’, ‘Duel to the Death’, ‘Zu: The Warriors from the Magic Mountain’ and ‘Tiger on the Beat’, has died at age 73 from esophageal cancer.

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Psst… we’ll soon see Jackie Chan explore the drama and humor of Alzheimer’s disease in ‘Whispers of Gratitude’

"Whispers of Gratitude" Teaser Poster

In a move reminiscent of what Jet Li did in the 2010 drama, Ocean Heaven – a movie that explored the subject of parental love and autism in kids – another martial arts superstar is turning to family drama… Jackie Chan! Next year, we’ll see Jackie in Whispers of Gratitude, where he’ll play a character he’s never played before: someone with Alzheimer’s disease (not to be confused with someone with … Continue reading

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It will soon see the end of the rebellion! Watch the Trailer for Kazuya Shiraishi’s samurai actioner ’11 Rebels’

Director Kazuya Shiraishi, who is perhaps best known for 2018’s The Blood of Wolves and 2019’s Sea of Revival, is back with a vengeance in Toei’s 11 Rebels, starring Takayuki Yamada (Gintama) and Taiga Nakano (Under the Open Sky). Amidst the Boshin War’s brutal conflicts, a motley samurai squad undertakes a desperate defense of a fortress, their heroic stand triggered by clashing interests of the Shibata clan, shogunate, and new … Continue reading

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Flying Fists! – John Beckett Shows Off His Writing Kung Fu (Bolo included!)

"Flying Fists! – The Definite Guide to Western Martial Arts Films of the 1970s" Book Cover

Here at cityonfire we’re always supportive of our readers kung-fu cinema related endeavours, and John Beckett recently released the tomb Flying Fists! – The Definite Guide to Western Martial Arts Films of the 1970s, an entertaining look at the state of the martial arts genre outside of Asia during the funkiest decade! Read the full press release below, and it can be purchased from the usual retailers – It all … Continue reading

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5 Life Lessons A Great Martial Arts Film Can Teach You

Pexels – CC0 License Those who casually watch martial arts films might assume that they’re just voyeuristic fun, a fun visual power trip that you never have to think too hard about. But would they say the same thing about films involving dance? Not likely. Interpretive dance can be artful and can say so much in so few movements and with such little dialogue. So what’s the difference between dance … Continue reading

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What Are the Top Online Games for Family Fun?

Family time is a treasure; finding activities that please everyone is rare. Online games sound like a great way of bonding as a family, having lots of laughs, and creating memories. Whether you need a game the whole family can play together or something that allows different strengths from each member, it’s out there. Best Online Games for Family Fun Among the top choices for family fun online, there’s quite … Continue reading

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Why Collaborative Divorce is the Future of Family Law

Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash Collaborative divorce has transformed divorce proceedings substantially. This alternative method provides couples with a more amicable solution to resolve disputes and end their marriage. By focusing on working together, couples avoid drawn out courtroom battles and put less strain on themselves and those around them. Benefits of Collaborative Divorce Collaborative divorce offers numerous advantages over traditional divorce methods, both financially and emotionally. Unlike contentious … Continue reading

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Ready for an ‘Uprising’? Watch the Trailer for Netflix’ period actioner from ‘Oldboy’ writer Park Chan-wook

Coming soon to Netflix is Uprising, a South Korean period actioner from multi-talented filmmaker Kim Sang-man (Girl Scout), who has served as both art director and score composer on 2006’s Bloody Tie for director Choi Ho, as well as art director for Park Chan-wook’s 2000 classic, Joint Security Area. The film sees Kim re-teaming with Park, who is writing and producing the project. Uprising stars Gang Dong-won (Dr. Cheon and the … Continue reading

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♫ Ready to bust a move to John Woo? Hong Kong action director’s next film be a part musical called ‘X Crucior’

Hot off the moderate success of 2023’s Silent Night and the recent The Killer remake, acclaimed Hong Kong action filmmaker John Woo (Hard Boiled, Manhunt) is thinking of his next movie, and one of these projects will be a part-musical, which is a genre Woo has been interested in for a very long time (he’s on the record saying musicals influenced his 1997 film, Face/Off). “My next project is actually … Continue reading

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Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Daniel Bernhardt, Shaina West merge in the Final Trailer for Dave Bautista’s ‘Killer’s Game’

J.J. Perry, who made his directorial debut with the 2022 Netflix actioner, Day Shift, is getting ready to release The Killer’s Game, an upcoming action-comedy starring Dave Bautista (Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, Final Score), Sofia Boutella (Atomic Blonde) and Ben Kingsley (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings). Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel of the same name, The Killer’s Game involves a world-weary assassin who’s taken a hit … Continue reading

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Cynthia Rothrock is the best in the West! Watch the New Trailer for the all-star martial arts thriller ‘Black Creek’

Cult martial arts action screen icon Cynthia Rothrock (The Blonde Fury, No Retreat No Surrender II, Righting Wrongs) is back with Black Creek, an upcoming western/martial arts action movie, and currently the 3rd most successfully funded action film ‘OF ALL TIME’! Black Creek is directed by Shannon Lanier, who is perhaps best known for his shorts, Love Between The Sheets and Heidi and Rewind; as well as his cinematography work for films such as Harvey and … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Legend is Born: Ip Man | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!

"The Legend Is Born – Ip Man" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Legend is Born: Ip Man, a 2010 martial arts film directed by Herman Yau (Customs Frontline, Death Notice) that stars award-winning wushu martial artist, Dennis To (Kung Fu League,  Zombie 108). The Legend is Born follows Ip Man as he grows from a promising young pupil into an unstoppable force. When political corruption threatens his temple, Ip Man singlehandedly challenges a swarm … Continue reading

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