Author Archives: JJ Bona

Judge, jury and ‘I, the Executioner’! Ryoo Seung-wan’s anticipated sequel to 2015’s ‘Veteran’ gets a Trailer

Director Ryoo Seung-wan (The Battleship Island, Escape from Mogadishu) is a familiar name to fans of Korean action cinema, ever since his debut Die Bad in 2000, he’s consistently delivered a series of movies which combine action with a strong narrative. Since his riotous parody of old school Korean action movies with 2008’s Dachimawa Lee, the director has taken a decidedly darker approach, with both The Unjust and The Berlin … Continue reading

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Wanna sea some action? South Korean historical thriller ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ hits Blu-ray in May from Well Go USA

On May 14, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Noryang: Deadly Sea, a 2023 South Korean historical actioner from director Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents). Filmmaker Kim Han-Min (War of the Arrows) is back at the wheel with Noryang: Deadly Sea, the third part of the saga that started with 2014’s The Admiral: Roaring Currents and 2022’s Hansan: Rising Dragon. The seven-year Imjin War nears an … Continue reading

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‘John Wick 3’ martial arts star Mark Dacascos shoots ‘The Sheriff’ with ‘Sniper’ star Tom Berenger and Milo Gibson

"Ultimate Justice" Japanese DVD Cover

Martial arts star Mark Dacascos (John Wick 3, Showdown in Manila, Ultimate Justice) has joined forces with Tom Berenger (Sniper) and Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge) in The Sheriff, an upcoming actioner from director Josh Tessier (Overrun). Written by Tessier and Michael Edwards (Naked Lies), the film is set in a rural town and follows a local sheriff, as he pursues a recent homicide case that is seemingly linked to the death of … Continue reading

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Blood-spurt, anyone? Radiance announces Blu-ray for Tai Kato’s 1966 thriller ‘Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza’ arriving in August

Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On August 26, 2024, Radiance will be releasing the Blu-ray for Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza (Region A/B), a 1966 Japanese thriller from director Tai Kato (I, the Executioner). Weary of the rigid codes of the underworld, gambler Tokijiro (Kinnosuke Nakamura, Goyokin) wanders Japan in search of freedom. But escape proves to be impossible when an obligation to a gang boss leaves him with no choice but to kill a man. To atone … Continue reading

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Chuck Norris IS BACK in the Trailer for ‘Agent Recon’ with Derek Ting and ‘Beastmaster’ star Marc Singer

Chuck Norris (Code of Silence, Slaughter in San Francisco) is Back! The martial arts legend is teaming up with Marc Singer (Beastmaster, V) and Derek Ting in Quiver Distribution’s Agent Recon, the follow up to 2021’s Agent Revelation and 2017’s Agent. In the film, a covert military task force tracks a mysterious energy disturbance at a secret base in New Mexico that is suspected of experimenting on alien technology. Once … Continue reading

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New wave coming your way! Radiance announces Blu-ray collection for ‘World Noir Vol 2’ arriving in August

World Noir Vol 2 | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On August 26, 2024, Radiance will be releasing the Blu-ray set (Region B) for World Noir Vol 2, which will include 1961’s Black Gravel, 1963’s Symphony for a Massacre, and 1964’s Cruel Gun Story. Official details: As the 1960s got underway, the golden age of film noir in Hollywood came to an end, with a new wave of filmmaking emerging that would define itself against the studio system. But while … Continue reading

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Michelle Yeoh will attack with a different kind of blade for Amazon Prime’s sequel series ‘Blade Runner 2099’

Action legend Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) is set to star in Prime Video‘s limited series, Blade Runner 2099, which will take place after the 2017’s Blade Runner 2049. Showrunner of the project, Silka Luisa (Halo, Strange Angel) is producing, Jonathan van Tulleken (Shōgun, Top Boy, The Changeling) is directing the first two episodes (via Deadline). There are currently no other casting details and plotline is … Continue reading

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Choi Dong-hoon’s sci-fi actioner ‘Alienoid: The Return to the Future’ warps onto Blu-ray in July from Well Go USA

"Alienoid: Part 2" Theatrical Poster

On July 30, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Alienoid: The Return to the Future (read our review), the sequel to 2022’s Alienoid. This South Korean sci-fi/fantasy action film is once again directed by Choi Dong-hoon, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s The Thieves and 2015’s Assassination. Returning stars in Alienoid: The Return to the Future (aka Alienoid: Part 2) include Ryoo Joon-Yeol (Believer), Kim … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Untold Story | Blu-ray | Only $19.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Deluxe Blu-ray (Region B) for The Untold Story (aka Bunman), a 1993 Hong Kong film from cult director Herman Yau (Shock Wave, Ebola Syndrome) that stars Danny Lee (Run and Kill) and Anthony Wong (Still Human). In 1978 in Hong Kong, a grisly murder takes place. Eight years later on a Macao beach, kids discover the severed hands of a fresh victim. A squadron … Continue reading

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Sammo Hung controls the city walls in the Final railer for Soi Cheang’s actioner ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’

Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences, The Monkey King) – and producers Wilson Yip (Paradox, Ip Man Franchise) and John Chong (The Invincible Dragon) – are currently prepping Media Asia’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (formerly Kowloon Walled City). This upcoming actioner stars Louis Koo (Organized Crime and Triad Bureau), Sammo Hung (King Swindler), Richie Jen (Trivisa), Raymond Lam (Line Walker) and Philip Ng (Undercover Punch and Gun), … Continue reading

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Do you want to live forever? Then we have an ‘Immortal Story’ for you that releases from 88 Films in July

"Immortal Story" Theatrical Poster

On July 15, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Immortal Story, a 1986 Hong Kong drama directed by Yonfan (Lost Romance) that stars Sylvia Chang (Slaughter in San Francisco), Yiu Wai (Naked Killer) and Tsurumi Shingo (Dead or Alive). Immortal Story’s plot centers around a chanteuse and her Japanese beau who met when they were young. Many years later, she became a fallen woman and he a drug … Continue reading

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Memories of Murder | 4K Ultra HD (Curzon Film)

Memories of Murder | 4K Ultra HD (Curzon Film)

RELEASE DATE: June 10, 2024 On June 10, 2024, UK label Curzon Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Memories of Murder, a 2003 thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer) that stars Song Kang Ho (The Drug King) and Kim Sang Kyung (Tale of Cinema). Official details: Curzon Film is proud to present this new 4K Ultra-HD of Memories of Murder, from triple Academy Award-winning director, Bong Joon … Continue reading

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An Autumn’s Tale | Blu-ray (88 Films)

"An Autumn's Tale" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: July 15, 2024 On July 15, 2024, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for An Autumn’s Tale, a 1987 Hong Kong classic from director Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting (City of Glass) starring Chow Yun-fat (The Head Hunter) and Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire). Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting directed this light hearted, simplistic love story filmed on location in New York City. For the film, Chow Yun-fat earned a best actor … Continue reading

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Now the real pain begins, Danny-boy! Watch the Teaser Trailer for Netflix’ 6th season for the ‘Cobra Kai’ martial arts saga

Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg – all writers, producers, and directors of Cobra Kai – are prepping the final 6th Season of the Cobra Kai saga, which will stream on Netflix. The upcoming season will be a 3-part, 15-episode event that starts July 18th, then November 28th and ends in 2025 on a soon-to-be-announced date. Cobra Kai marked the return of Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Martin Kove playing … Continue reading

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A Blu-ray creation for ‘Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms’ arrives from heaven on May 28 from Well Go USA

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On May 28, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (read our review). This fantasy-actioner is directed by Wu Ershan, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection and 2015’s Mojin: The Lost Legend. Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms stars Kris Phillips (Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection), Li Xuejian (The Wandering Earth II), Huang … Continue reading

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