So... is IVL really releasing a DVD of New Game of Death?

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 03 Jul 2007, 21:21

I read about this months ago, and a lot of people thought it was a fluke (as did I), and that it was just a tentative title... but, just two days before its apparent release, I find this:

Well, looks pretty set in stone. I've always been a Bruce Li/Ho Chung Tao fan, and while this is one of his lesser efforts in terms of martial arts, I think the camp value of the whole thing balances it out

I have the Anchor Bay version, but I am interested in seeing this in Mandarin as Bruce Li films are VERY difficult to find subbed. The only one I have right now is the Taiwanese version of Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger entitled Bruce Lee: Star of All Stars. I'm actually thinking about getting this to see how different it may be in relation to the "Goodbye Bruce Lee" version... it's probably missing the equally wonderfully bad opening theme though

By the way, for those interested, here's the link to the ordering page at DDDHouse:
http://dddhouse.com/v3/product_details. ... uctID=7139

Linn · Post by **Linn** » 03 Jul 2007, 23:47

Yes, the Shaws distributed the film back in the day. There's a CHANCE that they may put out a few more co-productions of this type. And they have some VERY good ones!

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 04 Jul 2007, 00:28

I wondered what the connection was as I thought this was German-backed by Atlas International. So, what are other examples of Shaw distributed films? I know people were curious about the Shaw produced Hammer films, but people thought that those wouldn't have new releases. The whole "Shaw produced or Shaw distributed?" thing gets confusing from time to time... at least for me

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 04 Jul 2007, 01:08

I think Atlas bought international distribution rights, but didn't co-produce the films.

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 04 Jul 2007, 14:23

I've read Atlas put up some money.

The UK DVD box credits Kareem Abdul Jabbar but he was only in the US version - the film was shortened, narration was added and an interview with Jabbar was tacked on by the distributor Aquarius - those charming folks behind Bruce Lee Fights Back From The Grave

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 04 Jul 2007, 16:28

Ivan Drago wrote:...an interview with Jabbar was tacked on by the distributor Aquarius - those charming folks behind Bruce Lee Fights Back From The Grave

Don't forget 7 Doors of Death (The Beyond) and Dr. Butcher M.D. (Zombie Holocaust)... oh yeah, and Fist of Fear, Touch of Death!

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if it were Aquarius who added "King of Kung Fu"... then again, it could've been Atlas who did it.

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 04 Jul 2007, 16:39

I think Atlas was behind the song

Aquarius also tacked on an intro to the Sonny Chiba film The Bodyguard

HungFist · Post by **HungFist** » 04 Jul 2007, 16:53

Ivan Drago wrote: Aquarius also tacked on an intro to the Sonny Chiba film The Bodyguard

oh yeah. "By the way, where is Sonny Chiba?"

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 05 Jul 2007, 03:49

Well, I took the plunge and pre-ordered (well, by one day) the IVL disc of NGOD. Expect a review/comparison with the Anchor Bay disc (which is apparently identical to th UK disc) and differences between both versions... for those who are actually interested about this

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 05 Jul 2007, 09:59

Hey, good one!

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 05 Jul 2007, 10:16

hey,

being a fan of the silly and insane nature to these vehicles, where does New Game Of Death stand? One of my favourite Bruceploitation vehicles is probably The Clones Of Bruce Lee, starring Jon Benn!

Lovely.

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 05 Jul 2007, 10:19

It's pretty amateurish fare, with poor fights and silly plotting. But its camp/sentimental value is through the roof, and it has the grooviest theme song

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 06 Jul 2007, 23:35

Well, my copy is on its way... should be here sometime between tuesday and thursday, so for you fellow celluloid masochists, STAY TUNED!

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 11 Jul 2007, 21:00

Quick update, according to this catalog...

http://www.shaw-brothers-reloaded.com// ... atalog.pdf

...not only has Celestial remastered this title... but mastered it in high definition. It's already an anomaly that Celestial worked on this title, but as a high definition transfer? The floor beneath me is getting cold because it seems as if hell is continuing to freeze over

Meanwhile, still waiting for the DVD to show up... hopefully it'll be here tomorrow!

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 11 Jul 2007, 22:00

LOOOL! Out of all titles, they mastered THIS one in HD?

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 11 Jul 2007, 22:00

Even Celestial's HD transfers are PAL-NTSC on the IVL DVDs

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 11 Jul 2007, 22:05

True, and I'm expecting NGOD to be another PAL-to-NTSC interlaced transfer.

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 12 Jul 2007, 19:30

THE DISC ARRIVED TODAY! Expect a review/comparison in the, uh, review/comparison section in a few hours. I've skimmed through the disc real quick, and it's definately a different cut of the film, including a slightly extended opening credits scene starting with Bruce Li jumping hurdles on a track, and a new theme... "Love's Theme" by the Love Unlimited Orchestra

Plus, not only does the disc have the usual new Celestial trailer (done semi-Grindhouse style), but it even has the original Hong Kong trailer. Stay tuned for the full review!

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 12 Jul 2007, 21:26

Ooh, sounds like a double dip!

Old Pang Yau · Post by **Old Pang Yau** » 13 Jul 2007, 01:06

Review's up! I'll be back later to compare the differences between the two cuts.