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JJ Bona on Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024) ReviewFinally got around to watching this. The first third of the film is fantastic…
Wacky Chan on The Furious (2026) ReviewJust saw this. John Wick, Donnie Yen, Bren Foster, Tony Jaa, Scott Adkins, Ik…
Ska Martes on 14 Blades (2010) ReviewMy favourite Daniel Lee movie is Moonlight Express by quite a wide margin. Ma…
Ska Martes on 14 Blades (2010) ReviewIts not actally a stretch to call it a remake (albeit a loose remake/ reimagi…
Popcorn Truffle shuffle on FIGHTING BLACK KINGS! Watch the Trailer for ‘Paper Made’ featuring Michael Jai White, Taimak and Walter E. JonesCinema!!!!!
Tory on You gotta let your WANG hang! Steve Wang’s cult classic ‘Guyver 2: Dark Hero’ arriving on Blu-ray later this yearYes! Look at the features! I’m so happy, y’all. Can’t wait for this thing.
David Lavallee Jr. on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upCecep Arif Rahman Wu Jing Masanori Mimoto Iko Uwais Jet Li Jiang Luxia Andy L…
Dagmar Heideman on 14 Blades (2010) ReviewCalling 14 Blades a remake of Secret Serviceof the Imperial Court is quite th…
Anonymous on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleFilms are subjective. The person watching gets to decide if they are good or…
Ulric Henry on FIGHTING BLACK KINGS! Watch the Trailer for ‘Paper Made’ featuring Michael Jai White, Taimak and Walter E. JonesI can’t to watch this. I am already sold on it.
Ska Martes on Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death (2026) ReviewI haven't seen this documentary yet and it might be awesome...or it might be…
Typo on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow up"strong $19.6 million" Compared to the more than 100M$ made by City of darkne…
Typo on A Shaw Threesome! Blu-ray set for ‘Shaolin Intruders, ‘Shaolin Prince’ and ‘Two Champions of Shaolin’ arriving in JulyThe teo Tang Chia ones are VERY VERY good, if not more.
Typo on Wanna party like it’s 1995? The first Poster for ‘Cold War 1995’ teases a four way showdown with MI6 in the mix!In was a commercial failure in Hong Kong, compared to Cold war II. I'd love t…
Typo on Let me see that tong…that tong ta tong tong tong! Wang Baoqiang returns in ‘Mad King’ (Tong War Chinatown)Wang Baoqiang (I still remember the excellent Blind shaft, his real first rol…
Typo on Game of Death Redux (2022) Review"lucrative deal from Warner Bros to star in a major Hollywood film" Fucking M…
Typo on Operation Hadal (2025) ReviewOperation Red Sea is 100 times better than any shitty Michael Bay crap. End o…
Z Ravas on Operation Hadal (2025) ReviewI'm inclined to agree with you: I had the same thought, that the audience for…
Wacky Chan on Hop right to it! New Bruce Lee doc, ‘Mr. Vampire’ reboot and more arriving from veteran Hong Kong producer Bey LoganMr. Bey Logan, It's great to see you posting here on City on Fire. As a longt…
Wacky Chan on Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death (2026) ReviewLet's you make a movie my friend. What do you contribute to society?
Ska Martes on Operation Hadal (2025) ReviewPost 2016 Dante Lam makes Michael Bay movies look like mumblecore. Have no id…
Deyan on Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death (2026) ReviewGlad it looks good. When do we can expect to see it digitally? Or order it on…
The Finger on Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death (2026) ReviewJonathan Hillburn huh? Ok chaps. If you know you know.
Scott Robinson on Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death (2026) ReviewBruce Lee documentaries are a dime a dozen. pass.
JJ Bona on Van Damme is the most ‘remade’ action star in the world!Thanks for reading! =) We wanted to update the article to include the Johnny…
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Deal on Fire! Enter the Fat Dragon | Blu-ray | Only $15.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Enter the Fat Dragon (read our review), the latest from martial arts star Donnie Yen (Ip Man 4, Big Brother, 14 Blades). The Chasing the Dragon team is back! Only this time, producer Wong Jing (Mission Milano) and Donnie Yen are chasing a dragon that’s about 100 pounds heavier in Enter the Fat Dragon. In the film, directed by both Wong Jing (City Hunter) and Kenji Tanigaki (The … Continue reading
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Digital War Archives: Will Raw War Footage Become History’s Main Source?
In an era when conflicts unfold across smartphone screens before they reach newsrooms, the question of who documents war – and how – has shifted fundamentally. Platforms aggregating war footage now operate as de facto archives, capturing moments that traditional correspondents may never reach. This transformation is not merely technological. It is rewriting the relationship between conflict, memory, and historical truth. From Centralized Journalism to Decentralized War Documentation For most of the … Continue reading
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Bruce Lee is not the only Lee in town! Lee Byung-hun returns to action for the martial arts thriller ‘Nambeol’
South Korean superstar Lee Byung-hun (No Other Choice, G.I. Joe, I Saw the Devil), who has a background in Taekwondo, is venturing back to action for a martial arts film tentatively titled Nambeol (translates to “Northern Expedition” or “Northern Conquest”). The project, which marks the directorial debut of veteran cinematographer Lee Mo-gae (Exhuma), is described as a “hard-boiled martial arts action flick
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Bullet in the Head | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
On June 21, 2026, Arrow’s will be releasing a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD for 1990’s Bullet in the Head, which is now available for pre-order from Goodie Emporium. After re-inventing the action film with The Killer, John Woo would turn inward and deliver the semi-autobiographical Bullet in the Head, complementing the stylistic flourishes that made his name with an unflinching and nihilistic brutality to deliver one of the most intense war films … Continue reading
Story of Ricky | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
On July 20, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Story of Ricky (aka Riki-Oh), a 1989 action-fantasy from director Nam Nai Choi (Saga of the Phoenix), which can pre-ordered today from Goodie Emporium! Set in the year 2001 where all correctional facilities have been privatised, martial artist Ricky finds himself victim to the corrupt system when he is found guilty
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Dragon Tiger Gate (2006) Review
Director: Wilson Yip Cast: Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Dong Jie, Li Xiaoran, Yu Kang, Chen Kuan-tai, Yuen Wah, Wong Yuk-long, Sheren Tang, Xing Yu Running Time: 94 min. By Z Ravas I hadn’t seen Dragon Tiger Gate since it was new on DVD in 2007. It was released on disc in the States by Tai Seng, by the way, just in case you want a reminder of how … Continue reading
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Tagged Chen Kuan-tai, Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Wilson Yip, Xing Yu, Yuen Wah
Is World of Warcraft Still a Popular Game in Asia?
World of Warcraft has always been a global game. But no region shaped its history more dramatically than Asia. At the game’s all-time peak, Asia accounted for nearly half of the entire global player base. Understanding WoW’s relationship with the Asian market tells a story that goes far beyond simple player counts. The short answer to the question is yes, WoW remains popular in Asia. The longer answer involves a … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Mortal Kombat: Legacy | Blu-ray | Only $8.26 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 1, directed by Kevin Tancharoen (The Brothers Sun, Warrior). Tear into the origins of the legendary tournament that pits the world’s greatest warriors against the forces of Outworld in the fight to save our planet. Discover never-before-revelead storylines that deepen the mythology of the Mortal Kombat multiverse and the backstories of your favorite characters, including Jax, Sonya, Scorpion, … Continue reading
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Scott Adkins vs Lewis Tan? Martial arts star Scott Adkins stars in and makes his directorial debut with ‘Brawler’
Production is currently underway for Brawler, an upcoming actioner that’ll mark the directorial debut of Scott Adkins (Prisoner of War, John Wick 4, Ip Man 4). Joining Adkins is Lewis Tan (Mortal Kombat), Larry Lamb (The Hatton Garden Job), Emily Bennett, as well as Adkins’ frequent collaborators Lee Charles (One Shot, Accident Man) and Mark Strange (Avengement, Ip Man 4: The Finale). Written by Matt Venne (Dexter: Resurrection), Brawler involves … Continue reading
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Stoner | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On August 11, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1974’s Stoner. Ex-Bond George Lazenby was a friend to Bruce Lee – they’d discussed a collaboration on the night Bruce died – and here we finally get to see his moves. Directed by Huang Feng (The Tournament) and co-starring the infamous Betty Ting Pei (Bruce Lee’s secret lover!) and a young Sammo Hung (who also arranged the outrageous … Continue reading
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Live. Die. Repeat. And Repeat 10 years later! Doug Liman’s ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ sequel finally moving forward at Warner
After 10+ years of being in limbo, Warner Bros. and director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) are finally moving forward with Edge of Tomorrow 2 (aka Live Die Repeat and Repeat), the sequel to 2014’s Edge of Tomorrow. Both Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning) and Emily Blunt (The Fall Guy) will be reprising their roles from the first film. “We have an amazing story! It’s incredible! Way better … Continue reading
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Violence, hard language, nudity and KUNG FU! Now shipping ‘The Protector’ featuring ALL available cuts in 4K remasters
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is 88 Films’ 4-Disc 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) for The Protector, a 1985 actioner from director James Glickenhaus (The Exterminator) and Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge). The film is now available for Pre-order at Goodie Emporium, so secure your copy today! After the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman’s daughter, maverick New York City cops Billy Wong (Chan) and Danny Garoni (Danny Aiello) … Continue reading
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The Sin Trade (2026) Review
Director: Siyu Cheng Cast: Ashton Chen, Lin Fengchao, Wang Zhen Er, Michael Mao, Liu Yitong, Rui Xiu Running Time: 98 min. By Paul Bramhall An unexpected phenomena occurred in the 2020’s that I’d dare say won’t be fully appreciated until we have enough hindsight to look back on them – the Chinese streaming industry (or web movies as they’re known locally) elevated its action genre offerings to a level that … Continue reading
The Tournament | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On August 25, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1974’s The Tournament. Directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and featuring some of Angela Mao’s very best fights, The Tournament is a classic ‘basher’ from the early seventies, with awesome action arranged by the legendary Sammo Hung (Dragons Forever). After one of his students dies at a martial arts tournament in Thailand, kung fu master Lau (Ko Hisiang-ting) suffers deep … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Double Crossers | Blu-ray | Only $15.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Double Crossers (read our review), a 1976 Golden Harvest actioner from director Jeong Chang-hwa (The Devil’s Treasure, King Boxer) that stars South Korean martial artist Shin Il-ryong (The Dragon Lives Again) and featuring the legendary Sammo Hung (The Magnificent Butcher). Following his late father’s murder, police officer Detective Lung (Shin) discovers that both of his parents were involved in … Continue reading
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