Author Archives: JJ Bona

Shout! Factory to release Hajime Hashimoto’s action thriller ‘Signal’ to Blu-ray and DVD on March 15th

Signal | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

On March 15, 2022, Shout! Factory is releasing the Blu-ray for Signal (or Signal: The Movie Cold Case Investigation Unit), a remake of the South Korean drama of the same name. Official details: When officer Kento Saegusa (Kentaro Sakaguchi) picks up a dusty old police radio that’s about to be scrapped, it brings him into contact with Takeshi Oyama (Kazuki Kitamura). The two detectives, one from the past and one from … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Takashi Miike’s Hara-Kiri | Blu-ray | Only $9.89 – Expires soon!

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai | Blu-ray (Tribeca)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, a 2011 actioner from acclaimed Japanese filmmaker, Takashi Miike (Blade of the Immortal, 13 Assassins, Terra Formars). The film stars Ebizo Ichikawa (Space Battleship Yamato), Koji Yakusho (The World of Kanako), Hikari Mitsushima (Love Exposure), Naoto Takenaka (Enter the Fat Dragon) and Munetaka Aoki (Rurouni Kenshin). Hara-Kiri tells the story of a samurai who arrives at the doorstep of his feudal lord, requesting an … Continue reading

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Stanley Tong, Wang Bao Qiang, Spiritwalker and a Big Octopus: Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of March!

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 March, 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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Michael Jai White teams up with Jeff Fahey, Antuone Torbert and Chad Michael Collins in ‘Dead Zone’

"Never Back Down: No Surrender" Japanese DVD Cover

We’ll soon be seeing cult martial arts star Michael Jai White (Triple Threat, Accident Man, Never Back Down: No Surrender) in Automatic Entertainment’s Dead Zone, an upcoming action thriller directed by Hank Braxtan and produced by Michael Lurie (Ninja Apocalypse), Jeffrey Giles (Pound of Flesh) and Tarkan Dospil (Chemical Peel). The plot follows an elite team of soldiers who, to stop the collapse of humanity, descend on a radiation-poisoned town … Continue reading

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Invincible | DVD (Lionsgate)

Invincible | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2022 Lionsgate Home Entertainment is releasing Invincible (read our review) on DVD, On Demand and Digital. The film is the latest actioner from filmmaker Daniel Zirilli (Steven Seagal’s The Asian Connection) that stars Chilean martial arts star Marko Zaror (Redeemer, Savage Dog) and Johnny Strong (Sinners and Saints). At a secret military site, injured soldier Brock is treated with advanced nanotechnology that turns him into an uncontrollable killing machine. Sent to … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Double Team | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!

"Double Team" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Double Team, a 1997 Hollywood actioner from visionary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark (The Taking of Tiger Mountain). Double Team stars Jean-Claude Van Damme (The Bouncer), Dennis Rodman (Simon Sez) and Mickey Rourke (Year of the Dragon). Though he’s the nation’s top counter-terrorist, Jack Quinn (Van Damme) wants to get out of the spy game. But on his final mission, he misses … Continue reading

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Can Matt Reeves Create a Realistic and Compelling Version of Mr. Freeze in his Next Batman Movie?

Matt Reeves stunned audiences with his take on Gotham City in The Batman, and the reception has been astounding. Some critics believe that this darker and more realistic version of the Caped Crusader is even better than Christopher Nolan’s vision in his Dark Knight trilogy. Reeves recreated the Riddler – a character that has always had a somewhat comical appearance in the Batman canon – as a sinister killer, and … Continue reading

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What are the effects of using kratom on our liver?

What are the effects of using kratom on our liver? Kratom is one of those herbs you think is a safer, natural substitute for other medicines. But don’t be fooled. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a Southeast Asian tree that has garnered interest worldwide. The leaves contain mitragynine, which acts similarly to opioids like morphine. Kratom, like opioid medications, has pain-relieving properties and is one of the most popular kratom. There … Continue reading

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The PhD of Delta-8- Everything you want to know? 

The present era has inclined towards organic products more than chemical-based products. One must wonder how we got here? The answer is quite simple. It is not something new but a throwback to the older times. The ancient times did not have modern production machines. Most products came from natural origins, and they came in handy for several clinical benefits. Many physicians prescribed herbal medicines to many patients, and they … Continue reading

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Can Consuming CBD Gummies Help In Treating Thyroid In Kids?

The healthcare community has gone crazy over CBD. CBD appears in a wide range of health products, from supplements and oils to shampoos and cosmetics. Indeed, this chemical component is present in a wide range of goods, treating many health issues. Since CBD has only been publicly available for a short period, we are constantly learning more about how it impacts various physiological systems. You may be distressed that your … Continue reading

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Watch the Trailer for the ‘Die Hard’-esque actioner ‘Lockdown’ starring Michael Paré and Bai Ling

Lockdown | DVD (Lionsgate)

On May 10, 2022, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is releasing Lockdown to On Demand, Digital and DVD. This upcoming actioner stars Michael Paré (Streets of Fire), who plays an FBI agent tasked with taking down three savage criminals who have taken an entire police station hostage. Official details: In this white-knuckle action-thriller, hell on Earth erupts as three sadistic criminals take over a precinct and hold the police force hostage. Promising to kill one … Continue reading

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New Trailer for Wai Ka Fai’s ‘Detectives vs. Sleuths’ starring Lau Ching-Wan, Carman Lee and Raymond Lam

"Detectives vs. Sleuths" Theatrical Poster

Frequent Johnnie To collaborator Wai Ka Fai (Too Many Ways to be Number One, The Longest Nite) is back to directing Hong Kong star Lau Ching-Wan (Integrity, Shock Wave 2, Call of Heroes) in Detectives vs. Sleuths (formerly titled Cold Detective). The upcoming film also stars Charlene Choi (Kung Fu Dunk, New Police Story), Raymond Lam (P Storm) and Carman Lee (Burning Paradise, Loving You), via AFS. When Hong Kong is … Continue reading

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Don’t miss the Trailer for Luong Dinh Dung’s Vietnamese martial arts actioner ‘578 Magnum’

"578 Magnum" Teaser Poster

If you’re looking for a fresh dose of slicin’, dicin’ and other forms of martial arts action, then brace yourself for 578 Magnum, an upcoming Vietnamese actioner from writer, director and producer, Luong Dinh Dung (Drowsy City). The film stars French actor Alexandre Nguyen (End of a Gun) with action from Korean stunt veteran Oh Sea Young, whose work includes The Yellow Sea, Snowpiercer and Parasite. The film also features director of photography by … Continue reading

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Preparing For Your Upcoming Movie Night

You likely work through the week and want to enjoy yourself on the weekend. There are numerous ways to do this, but some methods are better than others. If you’re looking for a quiet, comfortable way to enjoy yourself, you should grab a book. However, some are looking for a more exciting hobby. If you fit into the latter category, you should think about planning a movie night. Doing so … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know Before Your Next Casino Trip

Are you planning a casino trip? These establishments offer endless fun and excitement! But, they also carry a few tricks that can cost you a lot of money. To maximize your enjoyment, arm yourself with information. Keep reading to learn tips for your trip! Join the Loyalty Program When you enter the casino, head to a service center. Here they will sign you up for the casino loyalty program. You will most … Continue reading

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