Holy Sh*t Play have killed off HKL's website! ;-)

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 25 Feb 2005, 09:39

I agree Mark, unless HKL will use the Fortune Star transfers (unlikely) I wont bother with the Project A set

The other DVDs are fine and I wont be saving any shelf space with IVL's Project A box..

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 25 Feb 2005, 13:27

Markgway wrote:The English dub title is, I believe, called 'The Defector'. Or something very close.

The VCD I bought while in Malaysia was owned by WB it had their logo on it and appeared before the film, and was called "Dragon Fight". It was cheesed up to 10 in that eighties style you can't get away with anymore.

For example one of the reasons I love the first two Beverly Hills Cop films (and one of the reasons the third failed) is because they're so much eighties films.

I preferred Hitman to Dragon Fight which I'm sure is partly because of the dubbing on Dragon Fight but not overall as Hitman is still a better film.

Markgway wrote:I can't assure you it's not. It's the one title Disney left relatively alone, except for adding Jet Li's possessive.

LOL are you saying you can assure me or agreeing with me?

Along with FOL then.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 25 Feb 2005, 19:35

bradavon wrote:The VCD I bought while in Malaysia was owned by WB it had their logo on it and appeared before the film, and was called "Dragon Fight".

Interesting. The dub I saw was called The Defector. Wonder where it was released with that title?

LOL are you saying you can assure me or agreeing with me?
Along with FOL then.

It should've read "can assure". On the 1992 Chinese print: "The Master" is the English title; "Wong Fei Hung '92", the Chinese title.

And, yeah, I forgot about Fist of Legend.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 25 Feb 2005, 20:01

Could it be The Defector in the US by Disney and Dragon Fight in Asia by WB?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Feb 2005, 03:56

bradavon wrote:Could it be The Defector in the US by Disney and Dragon Fight in Asia by WB?

No, I saw this a while back. It wasn't a Disney print.

Beer · Post by **Beer** » 28 Feb 2005, 10:02

Markgway wrote:
The English dub title is, I believe, called 'The Defector'. Or something very close.

This title brings to my mind another JL movie: The defender (original title: Bodyguard from Beijing). Anyone knows if this will be released soon? The HK DVD seems to be out of print, and I don't want the disneyfied version...

IronMonkey · Post by **IronMonkey** » 28 Feb 2005, 16:48

I'm pretty sure Mei Ah will be releasing a remaster sometime soon...

I can't remember where I heard it, but I'm sure its true...

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 28 Feb 2005, 22:45

I've been waiting for Mei Ah to remaster Bodyguard From Beijing for ages. One of the best of Jet Li's modern films.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 01 Mar 2005, 10:31

Did HKL say when they'd be releasing New Police Story?

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 01 Mar 2005, 11:38

No word from them, nope.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 01 Mar 2005, 12:00

Thanks LD

I would bet on a 2005 or 2006 release.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 01 Mar 2005, 19:56

I'm looking forward to City on Fire.

Any word on when HKL is releasing Prison on Fire 1 & 2?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 06 Mar 2005, 13:22

Markgway wrote:I've been waiting for Mei Ah to remaster Bodyguard From Beijing for ages. One of the best of Jet Li's modern films.

I agree it's tops.

I have the R1 (which may actually be a port from the HK DVD). The only advantage over the VCD is it's on 1 disc. The quality is identical. Oh it is in Cantonese Stereo.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 10 Mar 2005, 17:11

Hey,

This was posted in the March 10 newsletter -

Millionaires' Express
Millionaires' Express is an excellent production from Sammo Hung and stars a superb cast and an excellent blend of comedy and top-notch fight action. Battles feature: gunplay, swordplay, group fights and numerous one on one matches. It also has a hilarious plot with pimps, corrupt officials and gamblers. An absolute must see for any Hong Kong Legends fans.

OUT 16th May

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 10 Mar 2005, 19:27

On the verge of cancelling that HKL "newsletter". I get one every few days and it's the same old crap. Special offers that ain't special, lists of titles were already mentioned eight issues back. What's the point? Just send us something when there's something to say. Spend more time getting the right fucking audio!!

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 11 Mar 2005, 10:35

LOL I know what you mean. They don't really have any new news or anything of worth to say.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 11 Mar 2005, 12:09

In the questionnaire it asked when would you like the newsletter I said every 2 weeks. I also used the any feedback section to mention their silly 5.1 remixes which please no one (the 5.1 or mono fan).

The good news is they're considering a forum, at last.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 18 Mar 2005, 18:08

That would be an interesting idea, the latest "offer" they had this week (not that special) was the Manga in Motion" set for £12.99. I'd rather have some worthwhile news

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Mar 2005, 10:53

Hey,

According to Knetan on Tron's forum, HKL's release of "The Master" WILL include the original mono track so at least theyre listening

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Mar 2005, 11:07

Has anyone got Bang-Rajan yet? Here are the special features (AFAIK) -

Brand-new feature-length audio-commentary with Asia film experts, Bey Logan and Mike Leeder.
Walking Through History - a featurette with acclaimed director, Thanit Jitnukul.
Warrior Elite - an exclusive interview with leading-man, Vinai Kraibutr.
The Power Of One - an exclusive interview with leading man Jaran Ngamdee.
Daughter Of Courage - an exclusive interview with leading-lady, Bongkod Kongmalai.
A Legend Re-born - the 'making of' Bang Rajan.
The Impossible Dream - a project retrospective with visionary producer, Adirek Wattaleela.
Echoes of Battle - a celebratory retrospective documentary, produced by Film Bangkok for the film's release.
Trailer Gallery.
Bang Rajan - rescued.
Brand-New Fully Animated Menus.

I thought BR was an 18?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Mar 2005, 12:10

grim_tales wrote:According to Knetan on Tron's forum, HKL's release of "The Master" WILL include the original mono track so at least theyre listening

They took their bloody time. How does he know this though? I'll believe it when I see it.

It wasn't mentioned in their press release for the film:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=56438

p.s - As for BR I will but I'm in no rush. There are other films I want to get more (such as ATOTS).

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Mar 2005, 12:47

ATOTS?

I'm the same as you there are other DVDs I want as well

I don't know how Ken knows, I'll ask him

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Mar 2005, 12:51

Hang on, he posted this (also at DVD Ansers.com). Look closely at this menu:

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 20 Mar 2005, 13:40

Great news about the Mono.

Glad to see HKL listening to their customers at long last.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Mar 2005, 14:06

Why would a biography be in the audio menu? The wording and layout of the menu looks wrong to. Why say "mono" but not "Dolby Digital 5.1"?

This looks fake to me; as I said it's not mentioned in the PR and they've never done it before.

grim_tales wrote:ATOTS?

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Bullets 'n' Babes

Holy Sh*t Play have killed off HKL's website! ;-)

Mono track for "The Master"

Re: Mono track for "The Master"