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Posted: 25 Feb 2005, 09:39
by grim_tales
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..

Posted: 25 Feb 2005, 13:27
by bradavon
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.
Posted: 25 Feb 2005, 19:35
by Markgway
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.
Posted: 25 Feb 2005, 20:01
by bradavon
Could it be The Defector in the US by Disney and Dragon Fight in Asia by WB?
Posted: 26 Feb 2005, 03:56
by Markgway
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.
Posted: 28 Feb 2005, 10:02
by Beer
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...
Posted: 28 Feb 2005, 16:48
by IronMonkey
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...
Posted: 28 Feb 2005, 22:45
by Markgway
I've been waiting for Mei Ah to remaster Bodyguard From Beijing for ages. One of the best of Jet Li's modern films.
Posted: 01 Mar 2005, 10:31
by grim_tales
Did HKL say when they'd be releasing New Police Story?

Posted: 01 Mar 2005, 11:38
by thelostdragon
No word from them, nope.
Posted: 01 Mar 2005, 12:00
by grim_tales
Thanks LD

I would bet on a 2005 or 2006 release.
Posted: 01 Mar 2005, 19:56
by EvaUnit02
I'm looking forward to City on Fire.
Any word on when HKL is releasing Prison on Fire 1 & 2?
Posted: 06 Mar 2005, 13:22
by bradavon
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.
Posted: 10 Mar 2005, 17:11
by grim_tales
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

Posted: 10 Mar 2005, 19:27
by Markgway
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!!
Posted: 11 Mar 2005, 10:35
by grim_tales
LOL I know what you mean. They don't really have any new news or anything of worth to say.
Posted: 11 Mar 2005, 12:09
by bradavon
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.
Posted: 18 Mar 2005, 18:08
by grim_tales
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

Mono track for "The Master"
Posted: 20 Mar 2005, 10:53
by grim_tales
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

Posted: 20 Mar 2005, 11:07
by grim_tales
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?

Re: Mono track for "The Master"
Posted: 20 Mar 2005, 12:10
by bradavon
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).
Posted: 20 Mar 2005, 12:47
by grim_tales
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

Posted: 20 Mar 2005, 12:51
by grim_tales
Hang on, he posted this (also at DVD Ansers.com). Look closely at this menu:

Posted: 20 Mar 2005, 13:40
by Markgway
Great news about the Mono.
Glad to see HKL listening to their customers at long last.
Posted: 20 Mar 2005, 14:06
by bradavon
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?

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