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Donnie Yen to do a ‘Wesley’ film (and it’s not ‘Passenger 57′)

Donnie Yen (Ip Man 3, Kung Fu Jungle, Flash Point) and producer Raymond Wong have announced that their next project in the line is the Indiana Jones-esque film, Wesley (via AFS). Wesley (or Wisely) will be based on the fictional character of the same name created by legendary Chinese novelist/screenwriter Ni Kuang. Wesley’s adventures have been covered in many novels, comic books and movies, including 1986’s The Seventh Curse with Chow Yun Fat and 1987’s … Continue reading

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Bruce Lee: Tracking the Dragon | DVD (MVD Visual)

RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2016 It’s been 43 years since the passing of Bruce Lee, yet the spirit of the martial arts icon is more powerful than ever. In addition to George Nolfi’s upcoming Bruce Lee biopic, Birth of the Dragon, as well as a Chinese film titled Double Dragon, a new Bruce Lee project is headed your way. On October 25, 2016, MVD Visual will be releasing a new, 100-minute … Continue reading

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Train to Busan (2016) Review

"Train to Busan" Theatrical Poster

Director: Yeon Sang-Ho Writer: Park Joo-suk Cast: Gong Yoo, Ma Dong-Seok, Jung Yu-Mi, Choi Woo-Sik, Ahn So-Hee, Kim Soo-Ahn Running Time: 118 min. By Paul Bramhall Korea’s film industry is one which is rarely associated with the medium of animation, however one name that may change all that is director Yeon Sang-ho, who’s been successfully carving out a name for himself within the animated arena. His hard hitting features like … Continue reading

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Watch a deleted “waterboard torture” clip from ‘Kill Zone 2′

Today marks the anticipated release of Well Go USA’s Blu-ray & DVD for Kill Zone 2 (read our review), which is also widely known as  SPL II: A Time for Consequences. To celebrate its release, we have uploaded an exclusive clip featuring the film’s controversial deleted “waterboard torture” scene, with Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior) and Tony Jaa (Skin Trade). Click here or scroll below. And don’t forget, today is the last day … Continue reading

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House in the Alley (2012) Review

"House in the Alley" Vietnamese Poster

Director: Le-Van Kiet Writer: Le-Van Kiet Producer: Dan Trong Tran Cast: Veronica Ngo, Son Bao Tran, Van Hai Bui Running Time: 93 min. By Kelly Warner It’s been my experience that some of the finest horror films work so well because they build their dread and terror by taking their time, letting the scares linger, allowing the horror to slowly bubble over. An in-your-face horror film like Shinya Tsukamoto’s Tetsuo: The … Continue reading

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Cityonfire.com’s ‘Kill Zone 2′ Blu-ray Giveaway!

Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Kill Zone 2 (read our review) to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post and describe, in your own words, this video. We will be selecting a winner at random. Be sure to include your email address in the appropriate field so we can contact you for your home address. Additionally, you must … Continue reading

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Nicolas Tse and Lau Ching Wan return for ‘Heartfall Arises’

Currently being prepped for release is Ken Wu’s Heartfall Arises, a crime-thriller that reunites the two stars of 2012’s The Bullet Vanishes: Nicolas Tse (The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom) and Lau Ching Wan (Too Many Ways to Be Number One). Other cast members include Tong Liya (Wild City) and Mavis Fan (The Silent War). This $25M (US) production, which is being described as a “high IQ crime movie,” is set … Continue reading

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‘The Rebel’ and ‘Bay Rong’ star has an ‘Untold Story’ to tell

Vietnamese actress/model Veronica Ngo (House in the Alley) – best known for her martial arts action roles in Lua Phat, Bay Rong, The Rebel and the recent Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II – is getting ready to release her directorial debut, Tam Cam: The Untold Story, fantasy-adventure is based on the Vietnamese fairy tale The Story of Tam and Cam (Vietnam’s take on Cinderella). In addition to directing, Ngo also stars in … Continue reading

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Deadly Kick, The | aka Dragon King (1976) Review

"The Deadly Kick" Korean Theatrical Poster

AKA: The Rival Director: Go Yeong-nam Co-director: Lo Lieh Cast: Lo Lieh, Bobby Kim, Pearl Lin Yin Zhu, Han Mi-ja, Im Eun-ju, Kim Ki-ju, Jin Bong-jin, Gam Kei Chu, Bruce Cheung Mong, Chan Feng Chen, Chiu Chun Running Time: 93 min. By Paul Bramhall In 1972 the Shaw Brothers production King Boxer was released in the US, under the title of Five Fingers of Death, and is largely considered to … Continue reading

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Cynthia Rothrock has an ‘Asian Ghost Story’ to tell…

On September 13, 2016, Rapid Heart Pictures is releasing Asian Ghost Story to DVD. This ultra low-budget (we repeat, ultra low-budget) horror/martial arts flick revolves around the spirit of a dead Chinese railway worker who seeks revenge in the form of a lethal Ninja. Asian Ghost Story stars MMA’s sensation Josh Van Meurs, Nicholas Simmons (Evil Exhumed) and Cassidy Alexa (School of Fish). Of special note, the film also features … Continue reading

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Black Tavern, The (1972) Review

"The Black Tavern" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Teddy Yip Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Shih Szu, Ku Feng, Dean Shek Tien, Tung Li, Wong Hap, Yue Fung, Kong Ling, Kwok Chuk Hing, Lee Ho, Barry Chan Wai Ji Wan, Chan Chan Kong, Unicorn Chan, Cheung Hei, Chiang Nan, Chu Gam, Ho Kei Cheong Running Time: 83 min. By Matija Makotoichi Tomic Seems it’s impossible to write a review about The Black Tavern without mentioning King Hu. … Continue reading

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God of Gamblers: The Phenomenon

If you have not heard of the God of Gamblers franchise yet then it’s time you treat yourself to some classic Hong Kong action comedy-drama. God of Gamblers and its subsequent films, was the creation of scriptwriter and director Wong Jing and has an impressive, all-star cast featuring Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau. It has spawned a series of films, official and unofficial. The Beginning Essentially the first God of … Continue reading

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House (1977) Review

"House" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Nobuhiko Obayashi Cast: Kimiko Ikegami, Miki Jinbo, Ai Matubara, Kumiko Oba, Mieko Sato, Eriko Tanaka, Masayo Miyako, Yoko Minamida, Kiyohiko Ozaki, Saho Sasazawa Running Time: 88 min. By Martin Sandison Ten years ago my knowledge of Japanese cult cinema was lacking to say the least. Then the best cinema in Scotland, The Filmhouse, put on a season where I caught 11 movies in two weeks. The titles I watched … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The King of the Streets | Blu-ray | Only $9.82 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The King of the Streets, a Chinese-language action film hailed as China’s first street-fighting movie. Yue Feng (Song) is a thug with exceptional streetfighting abilities. He will stop at nothing to defeat all challengers – until he kills a fellow competitor and is sent to prison. Eight years later, Yue Feng emerges a changed man. Upon his release from prison, a family member … Continue reading

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Until Death (2007) Review

"Until Death" Japanese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Detective Director: Simon Fellows Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Gary Beadle, Stephen Rea, Mark Dymond, Selina Giles, Rachel O’Meara, William Ash, Stephen Lord, Wes Robinson Running Time: 101 min. By Kyle Warner In the decade since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, the American film industry has found a second home in the city. After (and in some cases before) cleanup crews made the city pristine again, new tax credits brought … Continue reading

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