New Celestial and Fortune Star schedules up at the ADVDG

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Jul 2005, 23:33

Thanks Tom

Tom2681 wrote:City On Fire (finally a decent dvd)

You hope, Mono isn't mentioned (it usually is) on the press release for the new Sammo Hung box set. Which means if it does get 5.1 only it will be much more full on than HKLs 5.1 effort.

Tom2681 wrote:City Hunter (hope the homophobic joke will be translated properly)

How does the HKL translate it?

Tom2681 wrote:Better Tomorrow, A
Better Tomorrow II, A
Chinese Ghost Story, A
Chinese Ghost Story II, A

I don't get the point in these box sets?

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 19 Jul 2005, 23:43

How does the HKL translate it?

When boarding the boat, Joey Wong's cousin bumps into the bad guys (Richard Norton and Co).
He says something like:
"Sorry isn't enough. Damn you, foreign bastards"

When in cantonese he says something along the lines of:
"I hope you bastards are gay and that you'll catch AIDS and die"

You hope, Mono isn't mentioned (it usually is) on the press release

Yeah, I hope. But I'm sure it will be better than the HKL dvd (at least picture-wise).

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Jul 2005, 23:52

OMG I can see why they changed it. That's down right awful (even if it's the original language). Not funny at all.

p.s - I'm guessing a second Sammo Hung box set? The second being when Knockabout gets re-released.

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I'm interested in these:

City On Fire
Prison On Fire
Prison On Fire II
Hong Kong 1941

And will definitely get these:

In The Line Of Duty 4
Iron Monkey

I didn't want to own IM again but it's such a top film I've changed my mind and the bonus being I can get subs on ITLOD4 (the R1 has dubtitles).

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 20 Jul 2005, 00:06

Millionaires' Express (wonder what cut they'll use)

Should be the same as the HKL.

I remember the first time I saw City Hunter waaaaaaaaaaay back in 1993 and finding that AIDS gag out of place. Blame Wong Jing.

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 20 Jul 2005, 01:00

Wong Jing is a bit of a pillock, isn't he?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Jul 2005, 08:59

Its' a good thing they didnt use the literal translation

Its' no loss IMO, it sounds awful.
Doesn't "puk gai" literally mean "Die in the street" or something like that? I can see why HKL use "bastard" (or an equivalent word).

I may get the City on Fire set (never seen the Prison on Fire movies before), and will definitely get the Armour of God set also.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Jul 2005, 10:29

What's the COF and POF connection?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Jul 2005, 10:31

Aren't they part of the same series? Either that or just they're by the same director and have "On Fire" in the title

There was a film called "School on Fire" by Ringo Lam also.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 09 Aug 2005, 20:55

When is Fox's Martial Arts Wave 6 out? The last wave I think was 5 and was out 4 months ago:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=55769

Does anyone know what titles it will have?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 09 Aug 2005, 21:15

Possibly October... alongside the Bruce Lee collection?

So far we can expect ON THE RUN, THE MILLIONAIRES' EXPRESS and SPIRITUAL KUNG FU.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 09 Aug 2005, 21:29

What's your source please?

I don't know these titles (bar ME through this site).

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 09 Aug 2005, 23:06

bradavon wrote:What's the COF and POF connection?

From my understanding, Grim was right on the money with the following:-

grim_tales wrote:or just they're by the same director and have "On Fire" in the title

There was a film called "School on Fire" by Ringo Lam also.

I'd like to see that movie, it sounds great from what've read. Real shame the only version available is a significantly cut VCD release.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 09 Aug 2005, 23:32

Bradav' wrote: I don't know these titles (bar ME through this site).

On The Run is a very dark and pessimistic John Woo-style police movie with Yuen Biao and Yuen Wah.

Spiritual Kung-Fu is a crappy "Lo Wei / Jacky Chan film". Like Killer Meteors, Half a loaf of Kung-Fu, etc...

I remember watching it a few years ago. Didn't like it much.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 10 Aug 2005, 00:14

bradavon wrote:What's your source please?

The MPAA.

I don't know these titles (bar ME through this site).

Pretty much what Tom said. Only most John Woo bloodshedders are better than the uneven On the Run. For Biao fans it's something a bit different however. Spiritual Kung Fu is only for die-hard Jackie fans who'll collect any old tosh he made.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 10 Aug 2005, 10:08

When I said what's your source I also meant do you have any links? Do the MPAA have a website then?

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 10 Aug 2005, 12:22

bradavon wrote:When I said what's your source I also meant do you have any links? Do the MPAA have a website then?

Brad, you're such a Doubting Thomas

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bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 10 Aug 2005, 15:16

Nah I just like to see the source also. I never knew you could look up on the MPAA like you can the BBFC.

I've never heard that phrase before.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 10 Aug 2005, 15:24

I've never heard that phrase before.

"Doubting Thomas ? "

It comes from Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles.
He was called "doubting Thomas" because he only believed in what he could see and feel.
He didn't believe in the resurrection of the christ and asked Jesus if he could touch his wounds to make sure that it was true.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 10 Aug 2005, 16:06

Yes, there's an MPAA website. It's nowhere near as good as the BBFC's though.

http://www.mpaa.org

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Aug 2005, 03:11

I've seen that site thanks but didn't know you could search for films.

EDIT: Nope I still can't work out how to find films on that site, Mark?

p.s - Thanks Tom. I've still never heard the phrase before

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Aug 2005, 17:09

Is anyone planning to get the Donnie Yen box set?

I'd love a screen capture comparison comparing the IM FS with HKL PE DVDs.

I'm tempted to also buy it for the proper subs on ITLOD4 and HD print on IM but am not sure.

I already own Fox's ITLOD4 and getting the FS would be my third version of it. IM I've already bought two versions and the HKL is already very good.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 20 Aug 2005, 19:48

I'll get the Donnie/Woo Ping box set if it's got mono.... two great films which I need to upgrade.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Aug 2005, 21:04

What films are in the Donnie box set?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Aug 2005, 22:20

I forgot YWP directed both. Good point they could call it a YWP box set although I suspect it will be called the Donnie Yen box set.

@ Grim:

https://www.bulletsnbabesdvd.com/forums/ ... 9&start=74

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One of the great things about the Fox versions of these films is you know they're going to be ridiculously cheap but unfortunately the IVL box sets are not.

Normally I'd get the IVL (or Fox) over HKL (assuming it doesn't have a FS print) any day but £20+ for a box set is really to much for me. I wish IVL wouldn't just realise box sets (on the whole), add to that I don't always want all the films in the box set (the Bruce Lee box set being a fine example).

The OUATIC Trilogy I was happy to pay nearly £20 as the films are so awesome but the new CYF box set I've not seen any of the films so spending £20 is risky. I'll probably end up getting COF HKL and waiting for HKL to release POF and POF2.

I'm sure if I wait I'll be able to pick up all 3 from HKL for much less than £20.

The AV quality comes first so usually I'm willing to forgoe extras and just stick with the IVL or Fox DVD but when we're talking £20+ I'll probably get the HKL and have the bonus of extras too. If I love the film enough I'll double dip and also get the HKL.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 21 Aug 2005, 00:48

bradavon wrote:I forgot YWP directed both. Good point they could call it a YWP box set although I suspect it will be called the Donnie Yen box set.

Hmm... I dunno? I mean I can well imagine "from the action director of The Matrix and Kill Bill" splashed across the front. (I hope not!)

One of the great things about the Fox versions of these films is you know they're going to be ridiculously cheap but unfortunately the IVL box sets are not.

Right, but with no mono on Fox's ITLOD4, IVL has the chance to score a winning goal. And Fox won't be releasing Iron Monkey in the US, so that's another IVL plus.

I wish IVL wouldn't just realise box sets (on the whole), add to that I don't always want all the films in the box set (the Bruce Lee box set being a fine example).

Agree entirely. This IS a great box though... 8)

The OUATIC Trilogy I was happy to pay nearly £20 as the films are so awesome but the new CYF box set I've not seen any of the films so spending £20 is risky.

Can you not rent them on disc or tape?

I'll probably end up getting COF HKL and waiting for HKL to release POF and POF2.

The HKL has screwed up colour and a remix; and as for the Prison movies, god knows when they'll surface. Every new release is shunted back by at least 6 months these days. So if the Prison on Fires were announced for 2006, expect them in 2007!