[A question concerning] Kill Bill foreign editions
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question: IMDB denotes that 'Kill Bill Vol.1" is rated three times for it's South Korean theatrical/video distribution. One (original theatrical release) as being called 'Limited' -what the hell does that mean?. 18 for a video DVD 'uncut edition' (?!) and another 18 for rerated cut version. Why so many versions?
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Originally posted by DrGerbil
I wouldn't order it. I haven't read about it on any websites I know to be legitimate. I would think that thedigitalbits or dvddebate or some other site would be all over this. dvddebate got wind of the good, the bad and the ugly se and it is being released in MAY. Why has this yet to be reported there? Besides, dvdlimited.com has to be the most dodgy looking site i've seen. Perhaps they are legit, but i'd rather wait, get the double box and avoid any potential rip-offs. Postcards or an allegedly low print run don't exactly give me chills, either.
I wouldn't order it. I haven't read about it on any websites I know to be legitimate. I would think that thedigitalbits or dvddebate or some other site would be all over this. dvddebate got wind of the good, the bad and the ugly se and it is being released in MAY. Why has this yet to be reported there? Besides, dvdlimited.com has to be the most dodgy looking site i've seen. Perhaps they are legit, but i'd rather wait, get the double box and avoid any potential rip-offs. Postcards or an allegedly low print run don't exactly give me chills, either.
Nothing is mentioned on cdjapan or amazon.jp sites yet either. When Japanese DVDs are listed there, I tend to treat them as more official. (that said, cdjapan has the Kill Bill Vol 2 soundtrack up for pre-order with a release date of April 7th)
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The only way to really stay informed of Japanese R2 titles is to trawl the R2 sites for preorders. CDJapan is usually amongst the last to publish preorders, so I tend to trawl sites like discstation, comodo, or amazon. A language translater becomes a necessity, but often times I'll just choose a particular actor/title and then check the hyperlinks to their other works. To complicate matters, Japanese etailers rarely provide many details about upcoming releases. By the time non-genre specific sites catch on, it's usually been quite a while...very understandable given the relative lack of information available. As for Kill Bill it doesn't look anything is finalized as none of the Japanese etailers have any edition up for preorder. I imagine a release date isn't 100% firm yet.
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It seems the Kill Bill Vol.1 Japanese Premium Box is up for grabs at HMV.co.jp and Amazon.co.jp.
Not sure about the amazon if it's the right one.
Not sure about the amazon if it's the right one.
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Originally posted by Mikkis
It seems the Kill Bill Vol.1 Japanese Premium Box is up for grabs at HMV.co.jp and Amazon.co.jp.
It seems the Kill Bill Vol.1 Japanese Premium Box is up for grabs at HMV.co.jp and Amazon.co.jp.
1. How's HMV.co.jp?
2. Do they charge early for pre-orders?
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Just ordered my Limited Edition box for Amazon. God, it looks great! I hope the sword doesn't get it stopped at U.S. Customs!
Last edited by matome; 02-20-04 at 08:31 AM.
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Originally posted by matome
...I hope the sword doesn't get it stopped at U.S. Customs!
...I hope the sword doesn't get it stopped at U.S. Customs!
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can't afford the box, but I did just pre-order the regular edition with my Amazon Platinum card, which the website recognized - cool.
Last edited by Giles; 02-20-04 at 10:12 AM.
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When did they put that pre-order up at Amazon? I was looking all over their site for it the yesterday. I ended up cancelling my original order for the regular edition and pre-ordered the boxset. Can't wait.
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We have had definite confirmation from Universal Japan that there will be no English subtitles just for the Japanese speaking parts of the movie. It will be the same deal as with the 4-Disc Japanese Dances With Wolves release, you have to turn the subtitles on / off when you want them or have them on for the whole span of the movie.
Our article here.
Our article here.
Last edited by WillyShatsWig; 02-20-04 at 11:41 AM.
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When did they put that pre-order up at Amazon? I was looking all over their site for it the yesterday. I ended up cancelling my original order for the regular edition and pre-ordered the boxset. Can't wait.
When did they put that pre-order up at Amazon? I was looking all over their site for it the yesterday. I ended up cancelling my original order for the regular edition and pre-ordered the boxset. Can't wait.
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Originally posted by WillyShatsWig
We have had definite confirmation from Universal Japan that there will be no English subtitles just for the Japanese speaking parts of the movie. It will be the same deal as with the 4-Disc Japanese Dances With Wolves release, you have to turn the subtitles on / off when you want them or have them on for the whole span of the movie.
Our article here.
We have had definite confirmation from Universal Japan that there will be no English subtitles just for the Japanese speaking parts of the movie. It will be the same deal as with the 4-Disc Japanese Dances With Wolves release, you have to turn the subtitles on / off when you want them or have them on for the whole span of the movie.
Our article here.
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There's an "In English" button on the blue toolbar on the main page. It doesn't help much when browsing the site, but it will allow you to do the checkout process in English.
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Originally posted by Jose Q
What do I need to do to be able to translate the website and go through the checkout process?
What do I need to do to be able to translate the website and go through the checkout process?
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Woke up this morning to find my email update waiting for me.
Ordered the Premium Boxset.
Amazon lists it as having DTS and not to worry as the "Sword" is a 1/10th replica. Don't think there'll be too many problems. Now I'll have to explain this to my wife as she was "less than enamored" with the "Otaku movie for Otakus written by an Otaku."
Ordered the Premium Boxset.
Amazon lists it as having DTS and not to worry as the "Sword" is a 1/10th replica. Don't think there'll be too many problems. Now I'll have to explain this to my wife as she was "less than enamored" with the "Otaku movie for Otakus written by an Otaku."
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Originally posted by callaweii
hi i was trying to create an account with amazon.co.jp and it asks for a "furigana " can someone please explain to me what this means?
thanks
hi i was trying to create an account with amazon.co.jp and it asks for a "furigana " can someone please explain to me what this means?
thanks
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Originally posted by callaweii
hi i was trying to create an account with amazon.co.jp and it asks for a "furigana " can someone please explain to me what this means?
thanks
hi i was trying to create an account with amazon.co.jp and it asks for a "furigana " can someone please explain to me what this means?
thanks
This limited set looks very nice. I can't wait to get it! I collect some of those Kubrick figures anyway (Planet of the Apes, Universal Monsters, etc), and a Kill Bill one would be nice to add to the collection.