Member Killer Meteor Posted February 15, 2008 Member Share Posted February 15, 2008 Men From The Monastery is far closer to Heroes Two. They even share sequences - the Wooden Men and Pole fights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Dragon Posted February 24, 2008 Member Share Posted February 24, 2008 ... I love the soundtrack to this old school Shaw classic. Can't wait to see this version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member gravedigger666 Posted February 24, 2008 Member Share Posted February 24, 2008 Does this include full approx.9 mins sequence where Chen Kuan Tai,Fu ShengΧ Kuan Chun display Hung fist with english commentary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Big Chan Posted February 24, 2008 Member Share Posted February 24, 2008 Does this include full approx.9 mins sequence where Chen Kuan Tai,Fu ShengΧ Kuan Chun display Hung fist with english commentary? It better have this! I have this on my Dutch Warner Brothers VHS original of "Heroes Two." Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venom10463 Posted February 24, 2008 Member Share Posted February 24, 2008 Preorder it at deepdiscountdvd for 12.30 plus free shipping. http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=33972700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member gravedigger666 Posted February 24, 2008 Member Share Posted February 24, 2008 It better have this! I have this on my Dutch Warner Brothers VHS original of "Heroes Two." Good stuff. Is your original rental tape?Warner did not release all their stuff on sell-thru tapes and it was not easy to get hold of those for rent-only items+costed quite lot. Back then in dutch money 125NLG from "heroic ones" was out of my reach. I have four riders and men from the monastery.Nice big cases:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member chen lung Posted February 24, 2008 Member Share Posted February 24, 2008 "Crane!!!!! Tiger Claw!!!!!" as yelled out by the protagonists during the finale. When is 'The Master' coming? I'm sure 'Heroes Two' won't be the only movie that Chen Kwan Tai contributes to, over at MB's . Speaking of Warner's stuff, Betamaxs are floating around Ebay (seen 'King Boxer' before), whilst my Mum picked up 'Shaolin Challenges Ninja' months ago for me. I believe this was my first Shaw English film (got the IVL DVD) and I forgot that the nunchaku scene would have been taken out by the BBFC ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Linn1 Posted February 24, 2008 Member Share Posted February 24, 2008 Does this include full approx.9 mins sequence where Chen Kuan Tai,Fu ShengΧ Kuan Chun display Hung fist with english commentary? Last I talked to the home office a few days ago, the following is on there: New Hi Def remaster of the film, 16:9 enhanced (I've seen it, and it blows away the HK disc) New retranslated subtitles (includes onscreen text as well, even during dub) Original Mono soundtracks (Original English dub and original Mandarin) 5.1 English dub remaster Original English international trailer Original HK trailer Original HK and English lobby cards/posters (maybe more coming) Original Three Styles of the Hung Fist with English dub (includes option to watch it at the start of the film as it was in theaters) New Three Styles of the Hung Fist with new English dub and Cantonese sound track New interview with Chen Kuan Tai on his background and the film itself And there's a few more things that may be on there as well, including my commentary, but it has to all be okayed by Celestial. The Master comes out a couple of months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 Last I talked to the home office a few days ago, the following is on there: New Hi Def remaster of the film, 16:9 enhanced (I've seen it, and it blows away the HK disc) New retranslated subtitles (includes onscreen text as well, even during dub) Original Mono soundtracks (Original English dub and original Mandarin) 5.1 English dub remaster Original English international trailer Original HK trailer Original HK and English lobby cards/posters (maybe more coming) Original Three Styles of the Hung Fist with English dub (includes option to watch it at the start of the film as it was in theaters) New Three Styles of the Hung Fist with new English dub and Cantonese sound track New interview with Chen Kuan Tai on his background and the film itself This sounds exciting!!!!! And there's a few more things that may be on there as well, including my commentary, but it has to all be okayed by Celestial. The Master comes out a couple of months later And this sounds terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Winfred Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 If they get this one right, imagine what Black Magic 2 will be like. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Linn1 Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 And this sounds terrifying. To be honest, it's been a FAR easier thing to deal with them than it was when I was helping Image on their discs. I don't know if it was that they didn't like Image or Image just didn't know how to talk to them, but they've been much more open with myself and Media Blasters on these releases. Since I've been much closer to the deal in this case, I've had a little more say so in how things have been handled as well. Half the stuff you see in the extras would have never made it onto the Image discs. It only leads me to believe Image didn't really have a handle on how to deal with Celestial overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member oldeschool17 Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 thats good man. I wasnt even planning on getting this release, but i might now Do you know if this will hit stores like Best Buy/Circuit City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Linn1 Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 I think it's a good bet you'll see it there. FYE too. The idea I had with this release, and all of the ones from Media Blasters, is to make enough improvements on the HK disc that fans feel like they have to buy it. And I guess it's working! And as I've said, if you want to see more releases, Shaw Brothers or otherwise, we've got to support these early ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks, linn. I've got my fingers crossed for this one. I hope it comes off as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 I think it's a good bet you'll see it there. FYE too. The idea I had with this release, and all of the ones from Media Blasters, is to make enough improvements on the HK disc that fans feel like they have to buy it. And I guess it's working! And as I've said, if you want to see more releases, Shaw Brothers or otherwise, we've got to support these early ones. I hope they have their Canadian/Quebec distribution set up. There are legal entanglements that have kept many releases off our shelves for long periods of time. Image releases were delayed for months, but now they're coming over okay. There is a godd market for these movies here. In Montreal, there are stores that specialize just in the rentals of Asian films. Our Fantasia film fest is widely known. This is a market that should not be overlooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member oldeschool17 Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 I think it's a good bet you'll see it there. FYE too. The idea I had with this release, and all of the ones from Media Blasters, is to make enough improvements on the HK disc that fans feel like they have to buy it. And I guess it's working! And as I've said, if you want to see more releases, Shaw Brothers or otherwise, we've got to support these early ones. Excellent. Id rather buy it from places like that than wait for hkflix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member chen lung Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 New Hi Def remaster of the film, 16:9 enhanced (I've seen it, and it blows away the HK disc) I thought the HK disc looked INCREDIBLE when I first saw the movie (before knowing about all the technical problems), if only I watched this disc first . New retranslated subtitles (includes onscreen text as well, even during dub) 5.1 English dub remaster Curiously, why isn't there one for Mandarin? Original HK and English lobby cards/posters (maybe more coming) Original Three Styles of the Hung Fist with English dub (includes option to watch it at the start of the film as it was in theaters) Gotta love that verrryy borrrring monnnnnnologue narration that comes with it. New Three Styles of the Hung Fist with new English dub and Cantonese sound track Celestial did Mandarin/English versions. Unless there's a new Cantonese one? including my commentary, but it has to all be okayed by Celestial. There'll be consequences if it isn't:cool:. I know I can be a bit bitchy at times, but are the film-based extras all 24p? It's just that if it's not (60i NTSC instead), it'll play havoc on many displays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Righteous Master Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 This all sound way too good to be true. I had already planned on buying this film, but now I am very excited about this release. Thanks for all the info Linn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venom10463 Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 Last I talked to the home office a few days ago, the following is on there: New Hi Def remaster of the film, 16:9 enhanced (I've seen it, and it blows away the HK disc) New retranslated subtitles (includes onscreen text as well, even during dub) Original Mono soundtracks (Original English dub and original Mandarin) 5.1 English dub remaster Original English international trailer Original HK trailer Original HK and English lobby cards/posters (maybe more coming) Original Three Styles of the Hung Fist with English dub (includes option to watch it at the start of the film as it was in theaters) New Three Styles of the Hung Fist with new English dub and Cantonese sound track New interview with Chen Kuan Tai on his background and the film itself And there's a few more things that may be on there as well, including my commentary, but it has to all be okayed by Celestial. The Master comes out a couple of months later. DROOLING............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Amazing Psycho Per Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 In Montreal, there are stores that specialize just in the rentals of Asian films Hey HAZ, your from Montreal too! Appart from Marché clandestin, what other stores are you refering too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hey HAZ, your from Montreal too! Appart from Marché clandestin, what other stores are you refering too? Well, I keep my spots clost to the vest, but I'll let you know of a few The Movieland on St. Catherine has a couple hundred Asian DVD releases. Sukubus in Verdun was amazing. Their new location was a little out of the way & I think they're going to move again. Then there's 2 movie rental spots in Chinatown that have films & TVB dramas. There are also a couple on the south shore & a couple in Ville St laurent. Marche Clandestin is good, but their HK film selection is thin compared to movieland & sukubus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Morgoth Bauglir Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 Dammit. I had no plans of rebuying Heroes Two, but it looks like I'm gonna have to fork over the money if it has a commentary and all those extras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Dragon Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 Dammit. I had no plans of rebuying Heroes Two, but it looks like I'm gonna have to fork over the money if it has a commentary and all those extras. That's right, Morgoth. The money you were saving for Legend of The Drunken Master Ultimate, Criterion Edition, will now have to go to Heroes Two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venom10463 Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 Japan Shock is a dutch based dvd company. They have no affiliation with Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Linn1 Posted February 25, 2008 Member Share Posted February 25, 2008 I thought the HK disc looked INCREDIBLE when I first saw the movie (before knowing about all the technical problems), if only I watched this disc first . I know exactly what you mean. What's funny is, I hadn't seen the film in quite a while prior to get a copy of the video portion of this new release to do the commentary by. So over a night or two I watched it two times to get a feel for the film. Then I didn't watch it for a week or so, the next time I did was to compare the HK disc and the HD transfer, and I was really shocked. The HK disc looked like a bootleg! I never noticed a whole lot of the PAL to NTSC problems, etc without watching on a computer, which is completely different from an actual TV experience. It was like there was a deep haze over the HK disc. BTW, the Three Styles is Mandarin, just in a rush when I typed that today. As for why there's not a 5.1 Mandarin track, it's largely because they knew the original 5.1 tracks were so screwed up on the HK discs. There'll be consequences if it isn't LOL, I'll remember that when everyone is picking it apart in a few weeks! The story of the commentary is pretty nutty. As anyone who knows me is aware, I don't do commentaries mainly because I've always had problems pop up that were such a hassle, I've joked quite a few times I'm cursed. Well, the curse was in FULL effect for this one. I had more than a few people, including my wife, ask why I didn't just give up on doing it. It was EASILY one of the most irritating experiences I've had in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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