dex14

https://forum.dvdtalk.com/streaming-...ting-down.html

E Unit

For the MA eligible movies they could. But that window to transfer ended a long time ago.

Brian T

Late reply here, but yes, I do know most of those Spectrum titles have HK equivalents (generally minus extras, though). That’s where I get most of them! I guess I’m among that dwindling minority of folks who still import Hong Kong discs FROM Hong Kong, and the unexpected releases there from companies like CN and Panorama surprise me on a nearly weekly basis. I don’t disagree that such titles are lesser known to the average western HK fan (and for what it’s worth, France certainly doesn’t have some kind of isolated fan base dedicated to non-martial arts Hong Kong films, which only further validates Spectrum’s work in my eyes in looking beyond the repetitive selections of the UK and US labels), but I can’t go so far as to call then obscure because when I used that term, I was more referring to titles much, much further down the food chain (long story short, I have a fairly massive collection of ultra-low-budget, often SOV ‘movies’ that will probably never see the light of day again in Hong Kong, let alone the west, nor would any western company bother with them, despite the occasional gems to be found). In the sense that Spectrum’s choice of titles might be considered obscure, I think it can likewise be argued that the Shaw library has a number of similarly lesser-known-in-the-west titles, and that’s often verified by text and video (YT) and even the myriad unboxing vids I mentioned earlier, in which the writers and unboxers clearly have little to no familiarity with certain titles being released by Arrow 88 et al. And that’s fine; it’s always cool to see newcomers discovering stuff, even if it is via pricier deluxe editions. But like you say, hopefully the occasional ‘dabbling’ – like that Stephen Chow title – will lead some of these companies away from the ‘safe’ territory of endless martial arts films, Jackie, etc.

PhantomStranger

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.

Kurt D

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

John Pannozzi

My MA seems to be having problems over the last year... I should look more into it.

Toddarino

Thanks for the heads up. I was dragging my feet on this release since I’ve always been so-so on the OG Dune, but this was too tempting to overlook.

Kurt D

Ditto, I figure for the AV upgrade and 2 commentaries it was worth it. Still keeping my 2005 DVD with the Smithee cut, though.

Toddarino

same here. Decent looking steelbook too.

PerryD

Neil M.

I also saw that 12 Monkeys is getting a 4K release as well.

TomOpus

I don't care how good it is, Henry is one depressing movie to me. Never felt compelled to own it, even on DVD.

PerryD

I saw it first on VHS which is probably the best format for a movie like this.

dex14

rocket1312

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.

slop101

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.

dex14

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.

Brian T

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.

asianxcore

So excited about Henry:Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) coming to 4K UHD!

PhantomStranger

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

dex14

Based on the wording of this tweet, it sounds like more Shawscope Volumes beyond Vol. 2 are being planned:

rocket1312

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.

DJariya

Looks like Arrow is releasing a Wild Things 4K this May

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TheMovieman

Hope there's a good amount of new features. In any case, will be able to retire my old Blu-ray.

dex14

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