The Official Arrow Films 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
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I totally get what you're saying, and I'd like to see some of those here myself, but I'd argue that most of the titles you mention are "obscure" from the perspective of your average North American/British HK film fan. Whether that's a chicken or the egg situation is another discussion. But like I mentioned before, these labels are starting to widen their reach. They have to. You mention 88 "dabbling" in comedy, but that's where it starts, isn't it?
And you probably know this, but most of those Spectrum releases have English friendly HK equivalents. I wouldn't be surprised to see some of them get released in the US/UK eventually.
And you probably know this, but most of those Spectrum releases have English friendly HK equivalents. I wouldn't be surprised to see some of them get released in the US/UK eventually.
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Most UV movies from MA studios were allowed MA rights in a special transfer of accounts. Some people had problems but for the most part it was a smooth process.
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Re: The Official Arrow Films 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
If you slept on the 1984 Dune 4k from Arrow, it is available for $24.95 at Best Buy (sans the nifty post cards and what-not from the deluxe edition).
Dune [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1984] - Best Buy
Dune [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1984] - Best Buy
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If you slept on the 1984 Dune 4k from Arrow, it is available for $24.95 at Best Buy (sans the nifty post cards and what-not from the deluxe edition).
Dune [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1984] - Best Buy
Dune [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1984] - Best Buy
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Re: The Official Arrow Films 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Ditto, I figure for the AV upgrade and 2 commentaries it was worth it. Still keeping my 2005 DVD with the Smithee cut, though.
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Adam Tyner (01-28-22)
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Of course 8 Diagram gets a new scan. Ugh. Was hoping I could skip that one, but I'm going to feel compelled to pick it up. I like the idea of the exclusive original poster slip case, but the original poster kind of sucks.
And yet another disappointing Chabrol set full of titles already available on BD. If the new transfers on the first set are any indication of what we're getting with this one, this will be an easy pass.
And yet another disappointing Chabrol set full of titles already available on BD. If the new transfers on the first set are any indication of what we're getting with this one, this will be an easy pass.
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Was hoping 8-Diagram would be in a Shaw Bros box-set, but I guess it's too popular not to sell on it's own.
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The rights in the UK are currently with 88 Films (released 2 years ago), so they can't put it in the box. Arrow is only releasing it as a Region A title. It is the same situation with Come Drink With Me as well.
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Glad to see a new(er?) artist being featured on the cover, even though I'll always prefer the original HK art for display. Kung-Fu Bob is clearly stretching himself too thin these days (comparing his solid art from the 88 Films release of 8-DIAGRAM to the rushed appearance of many of his recent works will attest to that). This Marc Aspinall – similar to Tony Stella on COME DRINK – has a much better sense of balance and spatial relationships, even if he's clearly a devotee of the Struzan school. And at least this US/Canada version has some decent extras. The 88 release was pretty barebones.
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So excited about Henry:Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) coming to 4K UHD!
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Exclusive slipcover edition of The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter Blu-ray release only available from the Arrow Store.
https://www.arrowvideo.com/blu-ray/t.../13633203.html
https://www.arrowvideo.com/blu-ray/t.../13633203.html
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Based on the wording of this tweet, it sounds like more Shawscope Volumes beyond Vol. 2 are being planned:
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You could insert just about any Shaw Bros. director that isn't Chang Cheh or Lau Kar Leung into that tweet and it would be true.
That said, give me all the Chor Yuen.
That said, give me all the Chor Yuen.
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Looks like Arrow is releasing a Wild Things 4K this May
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Hope there's a good amount of new features. In any case, will be able to retire my old Blu-ray.
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Bonus Materials
New 4K restorations of both the Original Theatrical Version and the Unrated Edition from the original camera negatives by Sony Pictures Entertainment
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
Exclusive new audio commentary by director John McNaughton and producer Steven A. Jones
Commentary by director John McNaughton, cinematographer Jeffrey Kimball, producers Steven A. Jones and Rodney Liber, editor Elena Maganini and score composer George S. Clinton
Exclusive new interview with John McNaughton
Exclusive new interview with Denise Richards
Making of documentary
An Understanding Lawyer outtakes
Trailer
Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anne Billson and Sean Hogan
Double-sided fold-out poster
Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley
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