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cityonfire.com | Movie News & Developments

Third time’s a charm for Takashi Ishii’s ‘Gonin Saga’

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 07:33 PM PDT

"Gonin" Japanese Theatrical Poster

"Gonin" Japanese Theatrical Poster

In the mood for more Yakuza action? Well, so are we. Takashi Ishii (Freeze Me) is currently filming the third entry to his violent Gonin series. But before we talk about that, let’s take a look at the first two films:

1995′s Gonin revolved around a disco owner who convinces 4 other guys to go along with him in a planned heist of the local Yakuza thugs for over 100 million yen. The heist is successful, however, the Yakuza, obviously perturbed at the theft, send out 2 hit men (one of which is played by Beat Takeshi) to kill the five.

Gonin 2, which came out in 1996, followed Masamichi Toyama (Ken Ogata), a married man who gets into a bad gambling debt he cant pay back. As a result, Yakuza gangsters track him down, beat him to a pulp and rape his wife. Now, the only thing Toyama will pay back is bloody revenge!

According Film Business Asia, Gonin Saga (aka Gonin 3) follows an investigative reporter who meets the sons of the gangsters involved in the aftermath of the original heist. The film stars Masahiro Higashide (Crows Explode), Kenta Kiritani (Outrage Beyond), Anna Tsuchiya (Kamui Gaiden), Tasuku Emoto (A Story of Yonosuke) and Masanobu Ando (Battle Royale).

Filming for Gonin Saga is expected to finish up by the end of the month with a 2015 release date. As soon as a trailer pops up, we’ll be sure to fill you in.

Ong-Bak Trilogy Collection | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 04:01 AM PDT

"Ong-Bak and Ong-Bak Trilogy Collection" Covers

"Ong-Bak and Ong-Bak Trilogy Collection" Covers

RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2014

Magnolia presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Tony Jaa’s Ong-Bak Trilogy. This collection includes 2003′s Ong-Bak, 2008′s Ong-Bak 2: The Beginning and 2010′s Ong-Bak 3. The original Ong-Bak broke new ground when it was released in 2003. According to filmmaker Garath Evans (The Raid 2): “Tony Jaa is a phenomenal talent. Ong Bak was a major announcement to the industry and to audiences that the martial arts genre was back.”

Magnolia is also re-releasing the original Ong-Bak as a standalone Blu-ray or DVD.

Pre-order the Ong-Bak Trilogy today!

Deal on Fire! The Wolverine | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 12:00 AM PDT

"The Wolverine" Blu-ray Cover

"The Wolverine" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Wolverine, directed by James Mangold (3:10 to Yuma). This epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. When Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, he is embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons.

The Wolverine stars Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee (Four Assassins), Brian Tee, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Hiroyuki Sanada (The Last Samurai), Rila Fukushima and James Fraser. Watch the trailer.

Pre-order The Wolverine from Amazon.com today!

Gary Daniels f*cks guys up in the ‘Bullpen Fight Club’ teaser!

Posted: 19 Jun 2014 12:00 AM PDT

"Bloodmoon" DVD Cover

"Bloodmoon" DVD Cover

Fans of Gary Daniels (Tekken) must be creaming their pants by now. The martial star has a string of upcoming films that include Tekken: Kazuya’s Revenge, Skin Traffik, Zero Tolerance and Misfire. Today, we announce yet another action film titled Bullpen Fight Club.

Bullpen Fight Club revolves around an aging and injured former MMA champ (Daniels) who is forced back into a deadly Mexican underground fight circuit to save is girlfriend who is kidnapped by a mysterious cartel leader and criminal mastermind.

Without further ado, take a visit to Film Combat Syndicate for the teaser trailer.
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