Ready for the Hong Kong version of ‘Pacific Rim’?

"Red Jade" Promotional Poster

"Red Jade" Promotional Poster

Kaiju and Ultraman (well, kind of) fans rejoice! According to Beyond Hollywood, financing for a Hong Kong-made giant monster flick called Red Jade, is reportedly 100% complete. We should expect a release from Worldwide Film Entertainment in 2015.

Here’s the official plot: An archaeology student and his professor find that vandals have loosened a ferocious earth-bound monster, wrecking havoc on the city of Hong Kong, and also discover a talisman that turns the young scholar into a superhero.

As of yet, there are no directors, writers or stars officially linked to Red Jade, but we’ll keep you updated. Until then, check out the promotional trailer.

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Cityonfire and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of ‘Badges of Fury’ – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Badges of Fury | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Badges of Fury | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Badges of Fury to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment and list three Christmas gifts you received this year. We will be selecting three winners 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 ‘Like Us‘ on cityonfire.com’s Facebook by clicking here.

The Blu-ray & DVD for Badges of Fury will be officially released on January 7, 2014. We will announce the 3 lucky winners on January 16th and ship out the prizes immediately.

CONTEST DISCLAIMER: You must enter by January 15th to qualify. Also, because Well Go USA holds the film’s U.S. rights, only U.S. residents may enter the contest. We sincerely apologize to our non-U.S. visitors. Contest is subject to change without notice.

WINNERS: Congratulations to Nivekian, Jason W. and Rosemary. You have all been notified via email.

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Rewind This! | DVD & VHS (MPI Home Video)

Rewind This! | DVD & VHS (MPI Home Video)

Rewind This! | DVD & VHS (MPI Home Video)

RELEASE DATE: January 14, 2014

MPI Home Video presents the DVD & VHS for Rewind This! VHS vs. Beta! In the 1980s, videotape changed the world and laid the foundation for modern media culture. Rewind This! traces the rise and fall of VHS from its heyday as the mainstream home video format to its current status as a nostalgic relic and prize to collectors who still cherish it. Featuring interviews with both filmmakers and enthusiasts from the VHS era (from Troma legend Lloyd Kaufman to Toei Video’s Kazuo Kato). Watch the trailer.

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Deal on Fire! Robocop: 4K Remaster | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!

Robocop: 4K Remaster | Blu-ray (MGM)

Robocop: 4K Remaster | Blu-ray (MGM)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1987’s Robocop, directed by Paul Verhoeven (Starship Troopers). Now featuring a 4K remaster on Blu-ray for flawless sound and spectacular image quality! When a good cop (Peter Weller) gets blown away by ruthless thugs, innovative scientists and doctors piece him back together as an unstoppable crime-fighting cyborg called Robocop.

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Enemies Closer | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

Enemies Closer | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

Enemies Closer | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014

Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Enemies Closer, directed by Peter Hyams (Timecop, End of Days) and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, as a maniacal drug cartel lord. Two mortal enemies (Orlando Jones and Tom Everett Scott) must make a choice: put aside their past and work together, or die alone at the hands of a ruthless gang (headed by Van Damme) who will stop at nothing to retrieve their lost cargo. Watch the trailer

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Deal on Fire! Wu Tang: The Iron Fist 25-Film Collection | Blu-ray | Only $9 – Expires soon!

Wu Tang: The Iron Fist Blu-ray 25-Film Collection (First Look Pictures)

Wu Tang: The Iron Fist Blu-ray 25-Film Collection (First Look Pictures)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the Wu Tang: The Iron Fist Blu-ray Collection. If your budget is tight and you’re a fan of old school kung fu flicks, then you can’t go wrong with this collection. Out of the 25 films included, I’m sure there’s a pack of gems just waiting to get discovered! See comments below for a full description and title listing.

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Two action-packed trailers for ‘Once Upon a Time in Shanghai’

"Once Upon a Time in Shanghai" International Poster

"Once Upon a Time in Shanghai" International Poster

THE MOVIE: Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a martial arts film directed by Wong Ching Po (Let’s Go!) with action choreography from the legendary Yuen Woo-ping (The Matrix). The plot involves a laborer who moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich, but ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. The cast includes Phillip Ng (Bodyguards & Assassins, Naked Soldier), Andy On (Special Identity), Luxia Jiang (True Legend) and an actor you may have heard of named Sammo Hung.

Updates: A teaser trailer is online now, but it doesn’t feature any actual footage from the movie itself. It does, however, seem to indicate that Once Upon a Time in Shanghai will be a throwback to the martial arts flicks of old. | Latest poster for the film. | Film Combat Syndicates reports that Once Upon a Time in Shanghai will receive an Asian release in January 2014.

Head on over to M.M.A.C. for some new stills and a fight scene from the film. Andy On looks to be at the top of his game! | Check out the new trailer. | Film Combat Syndicate has the new trailer, stills and behind-the-scenes footage. Enjoy!

BREAKING NEWS: Two action-packed new trailers offer a deluge of martial arts fighting, including our first glimpse of Sammo Hung getting in on the action. Also, be sure to check out the latest poster.

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Angela Mao Double Feature: Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido | DVD (Shout! Factory)

Double Feature: Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido | DVD (Shout! Factory)

Double Feature: Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: 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!  Trailers: Lady Whirlwind | Hapkido

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Deal on Fire! Terminator Anthology | Blu-ray | Only $14.99 – Expires soon!

"Terminator Anthology" Blu-ray Cover

"Terminator Anthology" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for the Terminator Anthology, which includes: 1984’s The Terminator, 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day, 2003’s Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and 2009’s Terminator Salvation. Not to mention a metalic mess of extra features. That’s about $3.50 a movie (about $4.50 a movie if you toss Terminator Salvation in the garbage).

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Exit Wounds | Blu-ray (Warner)

Exit Wounds | Blu-ray (Warner)

Exit Wounds | Blu-ray (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: 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. Watch the trailer.

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Cityonfire x DressHead Women’s Poly-Filled Winter Coat – Standup Collar

If you like the idea of having fur, then you will love the Cityonfire x DressHead Women’s Poly-Filled Winter Coat – Standup Collar that we have in stock right now. It is a light beige fur like one, but the great thing is that unlike real fur, this one is not expensive because it is indeed replica. The length of the coat comes to the top of the thighs, there are no buttons and you will be able to show off your outfit with ease. The lapels on this coat are oversized and they help to make the neckline stand out with a large triangular feature. When it comes to your size options, you can choose from small or medium, it’s a true steal. Right now our items are discounted so you can get it for an even cheaper price. Be sure to snap one up right away. You can buy this Cityonfire x DressHead Women’s Poly-Filled Winter Coat – Standup Collar online now.

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Nicholas Tse and Shawn Yue team up ‘As the Lights Go Out’

"As the Lights Go Out" Chinese Theatrical Poster

"As the Lights Go Out" Chinese Theatrical Poster

THE MOVIE: As a fiery inferno rages in a liquor warehouse, the Hong Kong fire department is called in to try and control the blaze. That’s the premise of the upcoming big-budget drama As the Lights Go Out, which is set to star Hong Kong heavyweights Nicholas Tse (The Viral Factor), Shawn Yue (Motorway), and Simon Yam (Nightfall). The film will be helmed by Derek Kwok, who co-directed the well-received martial arts drama Gallants.

Albert Lee, CEO of Emperor Motion Pictures, listed the fact that “our firefighters are often the unsung celluloid heroes” as one of the main reasons for producing As the Lights Go Out.

Of course, Hong Kong movie buffs with a sharp memory will recall Johnnie To’s 1997 effort Lifeline, which followed a group of hardworking Hong Kong firefighters. But it’s certainly true that cops and robbers receive the most attention in Hong Kong genre flicks. Stay tuned to Cityonfire.com for future updates on As the Lights Go Out. Thanks to Far East Films for the story. | Newest poster. | First full-length trailer for the film. | Latest poster.

BREAKING NEWS: Watch the latest trailer.

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Kingdom of Conquerors | aka An End to Killing | DVD (Lionsgate)

Kingdom of Conquerors | aka An End to Killing | DVD (Lionsgate)

Kingdom of Conquerors | aka An End to Killing | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2014

Lionsgate presents the DVD for Wang Ping’s Kingdom of Conquerors (aka An End to Killing). In the early 13th century, when all the nomadic clans of Mongolia were at war, one man was able to conquer them all and unite them under one banner: his own. Genghis Khan, known for his ruthlessness and barbarism, built an empire that covered nearly all of Asia and cemented his place as one of history’s greatest emperors. Starring Zhao Youliang, Tu Men, Park Ye-jin, Geng Le, Yu Shaoqun and Li Xiaoran. Watch the trailer.

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Duncan Jones presents James Bond’s ‘Ian Fleming’

"From Russia with Love" Japanese Theatrical Poster

"From Russia with Love" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Empire reports that Duncan Jones, the director of 2009’s Moon and 2011’s Source Code, is set to tackle a biopic about 007-creator, Ian Fleming. The movie will follow the real-life career of Fleming, who was an actual spy himself (Naval Intelligence Officer who coordinated espionage during World War II), before finding fame through his James Bond novels and short stories. The untitled film will be based on Andrew Lycett’s 1996 biography Ian Fleming, The Man Behind James Bond.

Jones’ upcoming movie won’t be the first film based on Fleming’s factual adventures. In 1989, there was Goldeneye: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming, a TV movie starring Charles Dance as Fleming; In 1990 came another TV movie called Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming, with Jason Connery (yes, Sean’s son) as Fleming; Also two drama-documentaries were produced, 2005’s Ian Fleming: Bondmaker and 2008’s Ian Fleming: Where Bond Began; Lastly, 2011’s Age of Heroes, a movie that revolved around Fleming’s 30 Commando unit during World War II.

Who knows? Maybe this upcoming project will somehow lead Jones into making an actual Bond picture. He definitely has what it takes. In fact, many of Jones’ die hard fans believe that nobody can do it better.

Updates: While you’re impatiently waiting for Duncan Jones’ big screen take on Ian Fleming, maybe you can settle for Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond, which stars Dominic Cooper (The Escapist) as Fleming. The mini-series premiers on January 29, 2014 on BBC America. Check out the trailer.

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Deal on Fire! Gamera Trilogy | Blu-ray | Only $7.88 – Expires soon!

"Gamera Trilogy" Blu-ray Cover

"Gamera Trilogy" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 2-disc Blu-ray set for The Gamera Trilogy, which contains the following three movies (all directed by Shusuke Kaneko of Death Note fame): 1995’s Guardian of the Universe, 1996’s Attack of the Legion and 1999’s Revenge of Iris. After decades of derision as a childish Godzilla -wannabe, Japan’s monster turtle Gamera roared back in the 1990s with this trio of well-crafted films. Read our review for all three films.

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