The Eureka! Entertainment Blu-ray Thread

[professorwho]

Full breakdown of all the Eureka Kung Fu/Hong Kong releases:

If I'm missing a film, tell me and I'll update the list (maybe the OP can add this to their post as a reference)

A Touch of Zen:
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; 30.99 mbps
Mandarin Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
New subtitle translation
Extras: Select scene commentary by Tony Rayns, Trailer (1 min), King Hu 1932-1997 (48 min), Golden Blood video essay by David Cairns (17 min); Total: 66 min

Dragon Inn:
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; 34.98 mbps
Mandarin Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Extras: Trailer (2 min), Premiere Newsreel (2 min), David Cairns visual essay (16 min); Total: 20 min

Drunken Master:
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.39:1 AR; 35.01 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Mandarin Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
English Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Multiple subtitle translations included
Extras: Audio Commentary, Trailer (5 min), UK Music Promo (2 min), Deleted Scene (2 min), Jackie Chan Interview (22 min), Gareth Evans Interview (22 min), Tony Rayns (42 min), Ng See-Yuen Interview (14 min); Total: 109 min

Iron Monkey:
2K scan- encoded by David M
1.85:1 AR; 31.54 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
Mandarin LPCM 2.0 16-Bit
English DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
Extras: Trailer (5 min), Donnie Yen Interview (20 min), Tsui Hark Interview (25 min), Yu Rong-guang Interview (27 min), Li Fai Interview (26 min), Angie Tsang Interview (20 min), Choreography of Iron Monkey (16 min), Shadow Boxing with Alex Yip (9 min), Li Fai and Angie Tsang at the 2003 Wu-shu Championship (9 min); Total: 157 min

Legend of the Mountain:
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.39:1 AR; 26.99 mbps
Mandarin Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Extras: Interview with Tony Rayns (21 min), Video essay by Travis Crawford (18 min), Photo Gallery (5 min), Trailer (1 min); Total: 45 min

Police Story:
3 cuts- Theatrical, Japanese, and Police Force UK
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; 29.91 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
New subtitle translation
Extras: 4K restoration trailer (4 min), Original Theatrical Trailer (3 min), Jackie Chan Interview (20 min), Jackie Chan Stunts (5 min), Alternate/Extended Scenes (18 min); Total: 50 min

Police Story 2:
3 cuts- Extended, Theatrical, UK VHS
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; 29.98 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
New subtitle translation
Extras: Audio Commentary for Theatrical Cut, Jackie Chan: Son of The Incredibly Strange Film Show (42 min), Benny Lai Interview (16 min), Outtakes (3 min), Alternate Outtakes (4 min), Original Theatrical Trailer (4 min), Alternate Video Trailer (2 min); Total: 71 min

City Hunter:
2K scan- encoded by David M
1.85:1 AR; 31.07 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
Mandarin LPCM 2.0 24-Bit
English DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
New subtitle translation
Extras: Jackie Chan Interviews (10 min and 3 min), Wong Jing Interview (7 min), Rocky Bai Interview (11 min), Richard Norton Interview (15 min), Gary Daniels Interview (30 min), Outtakes Music Video (2 min), Outtakes Montage (4 min), Japanese End Credits (3 min), Theatrical Trailer (4 min), Hong Kong DVD Trailer (2 min); Total: 91 min

Project A:
2K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1
English DTS HD-MA 5.1
English Mono LPCM 1.0
New subtitle translation
Extras: Interview with Tony Rayns (38 min), The Pirate’s Cave (22 min), The Elusive Dragon (18 min), The Pirate’s Cave 2 (14 min), Can’t Stop The Music (17 min), Deleted Scenes (min), Alternate End Credits & Outtakes (2 min), Lunar New Year's Introduction (2 min), 2K restoration trailer (4 min); Total: 117 min (so far)

Project A Part 2:
2 Cuts- Theatrical and Export
2K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1
English DTS HD-MA 5.1
English Dolby Digital 1.0 (Export Cut)
New subtitle translation
Extras: Interview with Tony Rayns (38 min), “The Big Boss” (19 min), Interview with stuntman Mars (15 min), Jackie Chan: King of Action (30 min), "Someone Will Know Me" (13 min), Theatrical Trailer (3 min), Export Trailer (2 min); Total: 120 min

(Didn't add the OUATIC series as we don't know the tech specs- only the AR and that David M is doing encoding- nothing about extra cuts or extras. Oh, and there's a new translation done. Project A films don’t have the final specs yet, but those are confirmed)

Edited October 24, 2018 by professorwho

[WaverBoy]

On 10/11/2018 at 2:09 PM, professorwho said:

Full breakdown of all the Eureka Kung Fu/Hong Kong releases:

If I'm missing a film, tell me and I'll update the list (maybe the OP can add this to their post as a reference)

A Touch of Zen:
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; 30.99 mbps
Mandarin Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
New subtitle translation
Extras: Select scene commentary by Tony Rayns, Trailer (1 min), King Hu 1932-1997 (48 min), Golden Blood video essay by David Cairns (17 min); Total: 66 min

Dragon Inn:
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; 34.98 mbps
Mandarin Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Extras: Trailer (2 min), Premiere Newsreel (2 min), David Cairns visual essay (16 min); Total: 20 min

Drunken Master:
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.39:1 AR; 35.01 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Mandarin Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
English Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Multiple subtitle translations included
Extras: Audio Commentary, Trailer (5 min), UK Music Promo (2 min), Deleted Scene (2 min), Jackie Chan Interview (22 min), Gareth Evans Interview (22 min), Tony Rayns (42 min), Ng See-Yuen Interview (14 min); Total: 109 min

Iron Monkey:
2K scan- encoded by David M
1.85:1 AR; 31.54 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
Mandarin LPCM 2.0 16-Bit
English DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
Extras: Trailer (5 min), Donnie Yen Interview (20 min), Tsui Hark Interview (25 min), Yu Rong-guang Interview (27 min), Li Fai Interview (26 min), Angie Tsang Interview (20 min), Choreography of Iron Monkey (16 min), Shadow Boxing with Alex Yip (9 min), Li Fai and Angie Tsang at the 2003 Wu-shu Championship (9 min); Total: 157 min

Legend of the Mountain:
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.39:1 AR; 26.99 mbps
Mandarin Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Extras: Interview with Tony Rayns (21 min), Video essay by Travis Crawford (18 min), Photo Gallery (5 min), Trailer (1 min); Total: 45 min

Police Story:
3 cuts- Theatrical, Japanese, and Police Force UK
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; 29.91 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
New subtitle translation
Extras: 4K restoration trailer (4 min), Original Theatrical Trailer (3 min), Jackie Chan Interview (20 min), Jackie Chan Stunts (5 min), Alternate/Extended Scenes (18 min); Total: 50 min

Police Story 2:
3 cuts- Extended, Theatrical, UK VHS
4K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; 29.98 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
New subtitle translation
Extras: Audio Commentary for Theatrical Cut, Jackie Chan: Son of The Incredibly Strange Film Show (42 min), Benny Lai Interview (16 min), Outtakes (3 min), Alternate Outtakes (4 min), Original Theatrical Trailer (4 min), Alternate Video Trailer (2 min); Total: 71 min

City Hunter:
2K scan- encoded by David M
1.85:1 AR; 31.07 mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0 24-Bit
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
Mandarin LPCM 2.0 24-Bit
English DTS HD-MA 5.1 24-Bit
English Mono LPCM 1.0 16-Bit
New subtitle translation
Extras: Jackie Chan Interviews (10 min and 3 min), Wong Jing Interview (7 min), Rocky Bai Interview (11 min), Richard Norton Interview (15 min), Gary Daniels Interview (30 min), Outtakes Music Video (2 min), Outtakes Montage (4 min), Japanese End Credits (3 min), Theatrical Trailer (4 min), Hong Kong DVD Trailer (2 min); Total: 91 min

Project A:
2K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1
English DTS HD-MA 5.1
New subtitle translation

Project A Part 2:
2K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; mbps
Cantonese LPCM 2.0
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1
English DTS HD-MA 5.1
New subtitle translation

(Didn't add the OUATIC series as we don't know the tech specs- only the AR and that David M is doing encoding- nothing about extra cuts or extras. Oh, and there's a new translation done. Project A films don’t have the final specs yet, but those are confirmed)

 

Any idea if the original English dub will be included with PROJECT A?  I'll probably just keep to my HKR release of that, as I love watching the Japanese version with the original English dub and extended outtakes and song vocals at the end, but I'll definitely be picking up PROJECT A 2 if the original Cantonese mono is the real deal and not a downmix of the horrible 5.1.

[professorwho]

You can't buy the two Project A films separately- it's a box set with both. Besides, you'd want Project A 1 regardless with the new restoration.

I'm not sure if it has the original dub, but as it comes out in about 2 weeks, it shouldn't be a long wait.

[thundered mantis]

So, anyone knows about the procedure on Police Story disc? I'm refraining from buying because it seems odd to buy and fill the reclamation. Plus I'm not in the UK. Aren't they replacing the old versions directly on stores so we can directly buy the good ones?

[DragonClaws]

 

 

[kingofkungfu2002]

My Project A 1&2 boxset shipped today.

[professorwho]

I updated the list with info on the Project A films. Here they are for those who just want the specs and extras:

Project A:
2K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1
English DTS HD-MA 5.1
English Mono LPCM 1.0
New subtitle translation
Extras: Interview with Tony Rayns (38 min), The Pirate’s Cave (22 min), The Elusive Dragon (18 min), The Pirate’s Cave 2 (14 min), Can’t Stop The Music (17 min), Deleted Scenes (min), Alternate End Credits & Outtakes (2 min), Lunar New Year's Introduction (2 min), 2K restoration trailer (4 min); Total: 117 min (so far)

Project A Part 2:
2 Cuts- Theatrical and Export
2K scan- encoded by David M
2.35:1 AR; mbps
Cantonese Mono LPCM 1.0
Cantonese DTS HD-MA 5.1
English DTS HD-MA 5.1
English Dolby Digital 1.0 (Export Cut)
New subtitle translation
Extras: Interview with Tony Rayns (38 min), “The Big Boss” (19 min), Interview with stuntman Mars (15 min), Jackie Chan: King of Action (30 min), "Someone Will Know Me" (13 min), Theatrical Trailer (3 min), Export Trailer (2 min); Total: 120 min

[Asmo]

On 10/14/2018 at 5:11 AM, thundered mantis said:

So, anyone knows about the procedure on Police Story disc? I'm refraining from buying because it seems odd to buy and fill the reclamation. Plus I'm not in the UK. Aren't they replacing the old versions directly on stores so we can directly buy the good ones?

Order it. Send them an email with a proof of purchase and they'll get a replacement to you. Doesn't matter if you're in the UK or not. It's hard to answer whether buying it from a store will guarantee you a corrected disc, unless you order from Eureka itself. Either way, I'd buy it and shoot them an email. You don't need to do any more than that.

[DragonClaws]

 

 

[Omni Dragon]

I had the Project A (and Part 2) boxset arrive today:

I'm looking forward to this, I think part 1 is my favourite feature length movie. It might sound quite strange but I think all the elements (action, story, characters etc) of Project A, are done better elsewhere but for me personally nothing has them all together so neatly. I think my opinion is warped by what it meant to me on my first viewing.    

Edited October 29, 2018 by Silver and Gold Dragon

[OpiumKungFuCracker]

I have the first movie on HKR Bluray, is the only difference is the special features and the pretty artwork? Is it really worth double dipping? Not really a fan of the sequel, is that the one on the boat and they had that big explosion in it? 

[Omni Dragon]

10 hours ago, OpiumKungFuCracker said:

I have the first movie on HKR Bluray, is the only difference is the special features and the pretty artwork? Is it really worth double dipping?

Short answer probably not. 

Longer answer: I wouldn't say it was a significant upgrade on the HKR version. Off the top of my head I think the Tony Rayns interview is the only special feature not on The HKR BD. The booklet is another little edition. Honestly if it wasn't for Part 2 being included I don't think I would have personally brought it. 

10 hours ago, OpiumKungFuCracker said:

Not really a fan of the sequel, is that the one on the boat and they had that big explosion in it? 

Er...I can't really even remember if there's a glimpse of a boat or any kind of watercraft. I think it's all set on land apart from the opening sequence with pirates on a beach, who come to take revenge against Dragon Ma (Jackie Chan), for their late captain.  A little bit later Ma is transferred to sort out a district with corrupt police. Then later there's a plot about revolutionaries and imperial agents fighting over a black book with a list of revolutionaries names, and Ma ends up helping the revolutionaries...

 

[professorwho]

11 hours ago, OpiumKungFuCracker said:

I have the first movie on HKR Bluray, is the only difference is the special features and the pretty artwork? Is it really worth double dipping? Not really a fan of the sequel, is that the one on the boat and they had that big explosion in it? 

HUGE upgrade in Picture Quality. Actually, every Eureka release is an upgrade over the HKR due to David Mackenzie- the compressionist god.

[professorwho]

Here's a comparison between the HK Upscaled Project A, and Eureka's UK 2K remastered version:

Edit: You have to open the Eureka Screencaps in another tab or else they will look squished like here. They look amazing when viewed correctly.

The jump in PQ is NIGHT AND DAY. Oh, and here's a comparison in tech specs:

HK BD:

1080p Upscaled 2.35:1

21.99 mbps

Cantonese Dolby TrueHD 7.1 48kHz 16-Bit 2797 kbps

 

UK BD:

1080p Native 2.35:1

32.31 mbps

Cantonese LPCM Mono 48kHz  24-Bit 1152 kbps

Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1 48kHz 24-Bit 3755 kbps

English DTS-HD MA 5.1 48kHz 24-Bit 3613 kbps (New dub)

English LPCM Mono 48kHz 24-Bit 1152 kbps (Old dub)

 

Edited November 12, 2018 by professorwho

[professorwho]

Project A Part II Screenshots:

My God... as expected of David Mackenzie, it looks Flawless. 10/10. I cannot think of any area that could need improvement.

Oh, and Tech Specs:

1080p MPEG-4 AVC (Native HD- 2K scan)

2.35:1 AR

31943 kbps (31.94 mbps)

Cantonese LPCM Mono 48kHz 24-Bit 1152 kbps

Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1 48kHz 24-Bit 3723 kbps

English DTS-HD MA 5.1 48kHz 24-Bit 3680 kbps

Source

Edited November 12, 2018 by professorwho

[DragonClaws]

 

 

[Asmo]

Should be a great set, all things considered.

[DiP]

Not too fond on OUATICAA but regardless, I'm getting this boxset!

[kingofkungfu2002]

Received OUATIC today...

 

[andy338]

Does OUATICAA not have it's own case? 

[DiP]

On 12/9/2018 at 12:34 PM, andy338 said:

Does OUATICAA not have it's own case? 

No. It comes as a bonus disc with part 3's case.

[andy338]

On facebook Eureka have carried out a survey asking what films fans have enjoyed most this year, one of the questions asks which releases next year people are most looking forward to & these are some of the titles listed;

Hand of Death/Last Hurrah for Chivalry

Eastern Condors/Magnificent Butcher/Iron Fisted Monk

Wheels on Meals

Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain

 

I would guess the titles listed together would be box sets. Looking forward to 2019!

Edited December 19, 2018 by andy338

[DragonClaws]

 

Anyone else noticed, that the colours used on the three OUTIC BR covers, are the exactly the same, as the first three colours of choice, for the forums backdrop?, red, yellow, and green.

[Drunken Monk]

1 hour ago, andy338 said:

On facebook Eureka have carried out a survey asking what films fans have enjoyed most this year, one of the questions asks which releases next year people are most looking forward to & these are some of the titles listed;

Hand of Death/Last Hurrah for Chivalry

Eastern Condors/Magnificent Butcher/Iron Fisted Monk

Wheels on Meals

Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain

 

I would guess the titles listed together would be box sets. Looking forward to 2019!

This is amazing news, if guaranteed. I can take or leave Zu but all the others I'd love on Blu Ray.

[Irongod2112]

Hello everyone!

Some of you probably know by now I have been assisting Eureka with all the Hong Kong releases.

I hope you all have been enjoying the releases so far.

Alot of love is going into them that's for sure. I had originally planned to be more active in this thread, but it's always dead.

Hopefully with the announcement of the upcoming 2019 titles it will get more active in here.

Here is what is currently confirmed for 2019

Wheels on Meals

Hand of Death/Last Hurrah for Chivalry (box set)

Eastern Condors/Magnificent Butcher/Iron Fisted Monk

Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain

I have already been working on getting the best quality original language audio tracks & making sure we get them classic English dubs on all the upcoming releases.

New English subtitle translations are being worked on as well.

Feel free to post or PM me questions.

As always if anyone here wants to contribute or help on the upcoming releases or have any suggestions please feel free to PM me.

Always looking for HK laserdisc audio even if it's not listed as an upcoming Eureka title.

So if anyone has a large HK laserdisc collection and can rip audio please contact me.

I'm currently looking for the rare Japanese laserdisc for Magnificent Butcher so if anyone has this please PM me.