Author Archives: JJ Bona

Meta madness! Eddie Peng joins Jason Statham in ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’ from ‘John Wick’ creator David Leitch

David Leitch, the action filmmaker known for John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, is reuniting with Jason Statham (The Meg) for a new action-comedy titled Jason Statham Stole My Bike. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film will see Statham “in the role of a lifetime, playing global action superstar Jason Statham“. The budget is being set north of $80M, an … Continue reading

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JAPANESE INSANITY! Blu-ray for Hirohisa Sasaki’s ‘Crazy Lips’ and ‘Gore From Outer Space’ arriving in September

On September 14, 2026, Third Window Films is releasing the Blu-ray for 2000’s Crazy Lips and 2001’s Gore From Outer Space. This set of totally insane films comes from Japan’s Omega Pictures (Audition, Love Exposure), produced by Takashige Ichise (Juon, Dark Water), written by Hiroshi Takahashi (The Ring series) and directed by Hirohisa Sasaki (Tales of Terror from Tokyo). This 2-disc special edition release (limited to just 2,000 units) contains new director approved … Continue reading

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From the ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ creators! ‘Cruel Tales of the Bohachi’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray collection arrives in September

On September 21, 2026, Eureka is releasing the Limited Edition set for Cruel Tales of the Bohachi, which includes 1973’s Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight on 4K UHD/Blu-ray and 1974’s Bohachi Bushido: The Villain on Blu-ray (Region B). Based on the popular manga by Lone Wolf and Cub creators Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight is one of the standout films in the career of Teruo Ishii (Shogun’s … Continue reading

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Patrick Tse, Hong Kong actor of ‘Invincible Eight’, ‘The Comet Strikes’ and ‘Shaolin Soccer’, passes away at 89

Patrick Tse Yin, one of Hong Kong cinema’s most iconic leading men, has passed away at 89. Tse leaves behind a remarkable career spanning more than seven decades. Beginning in the 1950s, Tse became a major star of the golden age of Hong Kong film, later working as an actor, producer, writer, and director. Known for films such as Invincible Eight, Shaolin Soccer, Rouge, Temptress Moon, Kawashima Yoshiko, and Time, … Continue reading

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PREVIOUSLY SOLD OUT! Bruce Lee is coming to NYC’s Asian American International Film Festival AAIFF in August

The new documentary exploring Game of Death is being screened at the Asian American International Film Festival in August. The film examines both Bruce Lee’s unfinished 1972 production and the 1978 “completed” version. Canvan is best known for Game of Death Redux and the highly anticipated, still unreleased Game of Death Redux 2.0, a project that has become the subject of considerable controversy and mystery among Bruce Lee fans. Read … Continue reading

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Move over, FURIOUS! New Trailer for Tony Jaa’s latest project co-starring Dan Chupong and Jeeja Yanin

Martial arts icon Tony Jaa (Striking Rescue, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy) is reuniting with fellow action stars Dan Chupong (Ong-Bak, Vengeance of Assassin) and Jeeja Yanin (Furious, Chocolate, Triple Threat) for a brand new, untitled martial arts project. This news was first shared by the Panna Stunt Team, who teased the project by saying, “Your first look is here! Witness the ultimate reunion of

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LUCKY STARS! Two Hong Kong film legends unite in ‘The Living Dragon’ starring Yasuaki Kurata and Sammo Hung

The new martial arts film, The Living Dragon (aka Dream Story), is now playing in Japanese theaters. The project centers on legendary martial arts star Yasuaki Kurata (Ninja in Deadly Trap, Empty Hands). The Living Dragon includes a special appearance by the great Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In), who starred alongside Yasuaki in 1985’s Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars, 1986’s Millionaires Express and 2017’s God of War. The … Continue reading

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Asian Hawk has landed! Jackie Chan begins filming ‘Armour of God 4: Ultimatum’ in Kazakhstan

Legendary martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge, The Foreigner) is returning to the Armour of God franchise with Salem Entertainment’s Armour of God 4: Ultimatum. The upcoming film is directed by Kazakhstan’s Robert Kun, who is perhaps best known for his role as second unit director on

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Can Iko Uwais deliver the next THE FURIOUS? ‘The Raid’ star teams with ‘Menace II Society’ director for ‘Jakarta’

Director Albert Hughes, one half of the Hughes Brothers (Menace II Society, Book of Eli), is teaming up with martial arts star Iko Uwais (Wings of Dread, The Raid, The Raid 2) for Jakarta. The upcoming series revolves around a generational family set in Indonesia’s bustling capital, where rapid globalization reshapes

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Can he top FURIOUS? Martial arts star Scott Adkins enters the cage for his directorial debut ‘Brawler’

Post-production is now underway on Brawler, the upcoming action thriller that marks the feature directorial debut of Scott Adkins (Prisoner of War, John Wick 4, Ip Man 4). Written by Matt Venne (Acts of Vengeance, Dexter: Resurrection), Brawler involves former MMA champ who finds himself pulled back into a deadly underworld when his past catches up with him. Armed with only his fists, he’s forced to fight off

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FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequel

Two years ago, director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences), alongside producers Wilson Yip (Ip Man 4) and John Chong (Paradox), revealed plans for both a prequel and a sequel to 2024’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. And today, those plans are in full effect… Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter, the sequel to the aforementioned Hong Kong martial arts thriller, is now filming, … Continue reading

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This one makes people FURIOUS… Grab a Limited Edition Blu-ray for ‘Citizen Vigilante’ before it gets cancelled!

Cult director Uwe Boll (In the Name of the King, Rampage) is currently making headlines with Citizen Vigilante, which has become an unlikely viral sensation. The politically charged thriller follows a vigilante (Armie Hammer) who targets undocumented immigrants responsible for deadly crimes, a premise that reportedly led to the film being banned in Germany. The ban drew the attention of Elon Musk, who shared the film online for free, helping … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Shadow | Blu-ray | Only $12.48 – Expires soon!

Shadow | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Shadow (read our review), a martial arts epic from director Zhang Yimou (The Great Wall). The film, which takes places during the Three Kingdoms era, stars Leo Wu (S.M.A.R.T. Chase), Ryan Zheng (Jian Bing Man), Deng Chao (The Mermaid), Sun Li (The Lost Bladesman), Wang Qianyuan (Saving Mr. Wu) and Hu Jun (The Bodyguard). With Shadow, director Zhang Yimou (Hero) once again pushes the boundaries of wuxia action to create … Continue reading

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CHUCK NORRIS vs NINJAS! 88 Films brings ‘The Octagon’ to Blu-ray this September… tember… ember… ber

On September 28, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Octagon, a 1980 actioner directed by Eric Karson (Black Eagle, Angel Town) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon). Ninjas were supposed to have died out three

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But will it be better than FURIOUS? Donnie Yen’s ‘John Wick’ spin-off ‘Caine’ officially finishes filming

Martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (The Prosecutor, Chasing the Dragon) is currently putting the finishing touches on post production for Caine, the highly anticipated John Wick spin off that sees Yen reprise his role as the blind assassin introduced in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4. Taking place after the events in John Wick: Chapter 4, the upcoming film follows Caine (Yen), a blind assassin freed from his obligations to The … Continue reading

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