"The Karate Kid" Chinese Theatrical Poster

While promoting Police Story 2013 in Singapore last year, Jackie Chan revealed that one of his next films could be The Karate Kid 2, a sequel to 2010’s The Karate Kid, which also starred Jaden Smith.

In addition, Chan also mentioned the possibility of a sequel to 2012’s CZ12 (which would technically mean the 4th chapter of the Armour of God series).

Other Chan projects that are supposedly in the works are Skiptrace, Rush Hour 4 and Dragon Blade. Then there are the rumored titles – Wolf Flag, Manhattan and even a “silent movie” with Zhang Yimou – that are supposedly in early stages of development.

Update: Deadline reports that Breck Eisner (The Crazies remake) will be helming The Karate Kid 2.

"Apokalips X" Blu-ray Cover

To most people, Spring means brighter days, sunshine, flowers and singing birds…

To us, Spring means giant monsters destroying cities, Seagal snapping bones, Japanese battleships struggling to save mankind, post-apocalyptic Malaysians slaughtering one another, endless kung fu brawls, bloody samurai epics and killer Chinese spies!

For those of you looking to add a number of exciting Blu-ray & DVD titles to your collection, April is a solid month!

For your convenience, we listed titles by day of release. If you’re interested in purchasing the titles, we’re hoping you’ll click on our links to show your support towards cityonfire.com. As always, we’ll appreciate it!

Warrior Assassin: April 1, 2014
Lionsgate presents the DVD for Dou Xiao’s Warrior Assassin. Two strangers set out on individual quests for revenge, and when they cross paths, they discover that revenge lies with the same man. Joining forces, it will take more than an army to keep them from unleashing the ultimate punishment, even if it means sacrificing their own lives. Starring Pan Yuanjia, Ji Chunhua and Bryan Leung (aka Leung Kar Yan or “Beardy”).

47 Ronin: April 1, 2014
Universal presents the Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD for Carl Rinsch’s 47 Ronin, starring Keanu Reeves. A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun. Also starring Tadanobu Asano (Ichi the Killer), Kou Shibasaki (Battle Royale), Hiroyuki Sanada (Twilight Samurai) and Rinko Kikuchi (Assault Girls).

Switch: April 15, 2014
Funimation presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Switch, starring Andy Lau (Shaolin) as a James Bond-like hero. This highly anticipated Mandarin-language film was shot in Dubai, the same location as Tom Cruise’s now famous hotel-climbing stunt in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, on a budget of about $20 million US dollars, it’s basically Hong Kong’s answer to the Mission: Impossible franchise.

Confession of Murder: April 15, 2014
Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Jeong Byeong-gil’s Confession of Murder. The film is about a police officer who is haunted for failing to capture a serial killer 15 years ago, and is back on the case after a novelist publishes the book “I am the Murderer,” claiming responsibility for the crimes. Starring Jung Jae-young and Park Si-hoo.

Seven Warriors: April 22, 2014
Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1989’s Seven Warriors, directed by Terry Tong (The Sentimental Swordsman). Seven kung fu fighters band together to protect a village from evil bandits. Seven Warriors is homage to Akira Kurosawas’s 1954 classic Seven Samurai. The film stars Adam Cheng, Jacky Cheung, Max Mok and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Sammo Hung.

Exit Wounds: April 22, 2014
Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for Steven Seagal’s Exit Wounds, directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak (Romeo Must Die). First time on Blu-ray! Orin Boyd (Seagal), a tough cop in an inner-city precinct discovers a web of dirty cops and corruption. Exit Wounds also stars Michael Jai White (Never Back Down 2), DMX, Isaiah Washington, Anthony Anderson, Bill Duke, Tom Arnold and Eva Mendes.

Apokalips X: April 22, 2014
Action Slate presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Mamat Khalid’s Apokalips X. This anticipated Malaysian-made martial arts film – about rival gangs who fight for pride and ego in a world destroyed by chemical warfare – stars Farid Kamil, Peter Davis, Jehan Miskin, Adam AF2, Iqram Dinzly, Pekin Ibrahim, Pyan Habib and Ayez Shaukat Fonseka.

Angela Mao Double Feature: Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido: April 22, 2014
Shout! Factory presents the Angela Mao Double Feature: Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido DVD. Directed by Huang Feng (Stoner), 1972′s Lady Whirlwind (aka Deep Thrust) has Mao teaming up with Chang Yi to take on evil Japanese thugs. 1972′s Hapkido (aka Lady Kung Fu), also directed by Feng, has Sammo Hung and Carter Wong going forces with Mao as they take on, you guessed it, more Japanese baddies!

Space Battleship Yamato: April 29, 2014
Funimation presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Takashi Yamazaki’s Space Battleship Yamato, a live adaptation of the Space Battleship Yamato anime TV series by Yoshinobu Nishizaki. The crew of the space battleship Yamato set out on a journey to the planet Iscandar to acquire a device that can heal the ravaged Earth. Starring Takuya Kimura, Meisa Kuroki, Toshirō Yanagiba, Naoto Ogata and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi.

Gamera: Legacy Collection: April 29, 2014
Mill Creek Entertainment presents the DVD for the Gamera: Legacy Collection, which includes Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965), Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967), Gamera vs. Viras (1968), Gamera vs. Guiron (1969), Gamera vs. Jiger (1970), Gamera vs. Zigra (1971), Gamera: Super Monster (1980), Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995), Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) and Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999).

Gamera: Ultimate Collection Volume One: April 29, 2014
Mill Creek presents the Blu-ray set for the Gamera: Ultimate Collection Volume One, which features Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965), Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967) and Gamera vs. Viras (1968). The first 4 films of Daiei Studios’ monster series Gamera are unleashed and available on Blu-ray for the first time! Your favorite giant turtle returns to Earth leaving no fire-spitting scene behind.

Gamera: Ultimate Collection Volume Two: April 29, 2014
Mill Creek presents the Blu-ray set for the Gamera: Ultimate Collection Volume Two, which features Gamera vs. Guiron (1969), Gamera vs. Jiger (1970), Gamera vs. Zigra (1971) and Gamera: Super Monster (1980). The last 4 films of Daiei Studios’ monster series Gamera are unleashed and available on Blu-ray for the first time!

If you’re looking for a new import release, please visit DDDhouse.com. The trusted retailer carries new and upcoming releases that are not available in North America, such as The Four II, Hwayi and Jackie Chan’s latest, Police Story 2013!

Also, be sure to enter our current Blu-ray and DVD contests!

Once Upon a Time in Vietnam | DVD (Lionsgate)

Back in 2007, former 21 Jump Street star Dustin Nguyen managed to reinvent his image by playing a nearly invincible martial artist bad guy in the Vietnamese hit The Rebel. Now, Nguyen is parlaying his status in the burgeoning Vietnamese action scene by stepping behind the camera for an ambitious project.

Previously titled Monk on Fire, but now known under the title of Once Upon a Time in Vietnam (AKA Lua Phat), the film is described as an ‘Eastern Western’ featuring motorbike-riding kung fu monks and large-scale battles. Not only does Dustin Nguyen direct and star, but he also wrote the script.

Update: The final trailer is available.

BREAKING NEWS: Lionsgate gives Once Upon a Time in Vietnam a July 2014 release date for the upcoming DVD. Click here for more details.

"The Amazing Spider-Man 2" Theatrical Poster

THE MOVIE: Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) squares off against the Rhino (Paul Giamatti) and the powerful Electro (Jamie Foxx) while struggling to keep his promise to leave Gwen Stacey (Emma Stone) out of his dangerous life. Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is expected release date for this 3D sequel is May 2, 2014.

Updates: Official look at Spider-Man’s new mask | First set photos. | Spidey’s nemesis Norman Osborn is back and ready to wreak some havoc. Who’s playing the character this time? High caliber actor Chris Cooper (Adaptation, The Bourne Identity). | First look at Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) as Mary Jane Watson. | New photos of Woodley and Stone. | First photo of Jamie Foxx as Electro. | Collider has the first official image of Jamie Foxx as Max Dillion (Electro without a mask) and Dane DeHaan as Harry Osborn.

First, Shailene Woodley’s appearance (as Mary Jane Watson) in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was slimmed down to a bit part. Now, Woodley’s appearance is being completely cut. In fact, she probably won’t be in The Amazing Spider-Man 3 either, due to her busy schedule in the upcoming years. In an interview with THR, director Marc Webb said: “I made a creative decision to streamline the story and focus on Peter and Gwen and their relationship.”

New photos of Spidey, Electro and Gwen Stacey. | Does this new banner poster reveal our first glimpse of the Green Goblin and the Rhino? | AICN has a closer look the Green Goblin (mild spoilers). | Quality version of that banner poster in 3 pieces: 1 | 2 | 3 | First trailer.

Watch the new international trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2! Also, according to Collider, Sony Pictures announced that Drew Goddard (Cabin in the Woods) will write, and possibly direct The Sinister Six (a title referring to Marvel villains Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and Vulture); In addition, Alex Kurtzman (People Like Us) is directing a Venom movie, which he is writing along with Roberto Orci (Cowboys & Aliens) and Ed Solomon (Now You See Me). | Newest teaser poster. | Newest poster. For the others, visit impawards. | Super Bowl teaser trailer. | Super Bowl trailers: 1 | 2 | 3 | Collider reports that Spidey is facing yet another villain in The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Alistair Smythe, played by B.J. Novak (Inglourious Basterds). | New trailer. | Final trailer!

BREAKING NEWS: Watch the extended TV Spot.

"Splinter Cell: Blacklist" Japanese Poster

Comic book movies continue to do blockbuster business around the globe, but there’s also a sense that audiences might be suffering from superhero fatigue. Some analysts suggest that video games may be the next undiscovered country for Hollywood to mine for gold.

Sure, there have been a few video game adaptations here and there – Mortal Kombat and Silent Hill come to mind – but lately we’re seeing high-profile game publishers package together their own movie deals before shopping them around to the studios.

The first major coup for Ubisoft was signing Michael Fassbender to the Assassin’s Creed movie. Now comes word that Tom Hardy, fresh off star-making turns in films like Bronson and The Dark Knight Rises, has agreed to play the lead character Sam Fisher in a movie adaptation of Splinter Cell.

A screenplay is development from Eric Warren Singer, who wrote The International. Spun from the mind of Tom Clancy, the Splinter Cell series follows an elite secret agent – frequently voiced by Michael Ironside in the games – on dangerous missions around the globe. It’s James Bond meets 24…the only question now is which studio will take the bite.

Updates: According to Deadline, producer Basil Iwaynk is officially on board to produce the Splinter Cell movie. Some of his past productions include The Expendables 1 & 2 and The Town. As always, we’ll keep you updated!

According to Collider (via THR), Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow) is in final negotiations to direct of Splinter Cell for Ubisoft and New Regency, with an August production start-date and a planned 2015 release.

BREAKING NEWS: Screenwriter Sheldon Turner (Up In The Air) is on board for Splinter Cell. Production is scheduled to start in August.

"The Grandmaster" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster has currently made its way onto Netflix’s streaming service! This epic action feature is inspired by the life and times of the legendary Kung Fu master, Ip Man, who mentored Bruce Lee. The Grandmaster stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Chang, Song Hye-Kyo, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung and Zhao Ben-Shan.

If you’ve seen the other Ip Man movies (Donnie Yen’s Ip Man 1 and 2, Anthony Wong’s Ip Man: Final Fight and Dennis To’s Ip Man: Legend is Born – all of which are also streaming on Netflix), now’s your chance to see his life portrayed with some added Wong Kar Wai flavor!

Be sure to check out our review by Ghost Dragon Triad.