THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD - R3 Korea, 3-disc DVD - pre-order for March release
02-20-09, 07:09 PM
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Re: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD - R3 Korea, 3-disc DVD - pre-order for March release
Do you mean Banzai Media?
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-talk/47...n-company.html
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-talk/47...n-company.html
02-21-09, 12:33 PM
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It looks sketchy to me.
So I just received "The Magnificent Butcher" DVD from the amazon.com used merchandise marketplace. Sigh. I KNEW this would happen! I wanted the version pictured below and like a fool didn't double-check with the seller that that was the version they had! Oh well.
What I AM stuck with is the DVD release from "Bonzai Media Corporation." Until now I hadn't heard of them before. I did a search in the forums and it seems like they are a Taiwan budget/bootleg label.
http://www.kungfucinema.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=6311
Bonzai also released The Banquet on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Banquet/dp/B000MVMJF6
So I just received "The Magnificent Butcher" DVD from the amazon.com used merchandise marketplace. Sigh. I KNEW this would happen! I wanted the version pictured below and like a fool didn't double-check with the seller that that was the version they had! Oh well.
What I AM stuck with is the DVD release from "Bonzai Media Corporation." Until now I hadn't heard of them before. I did a search in the forums and it seems like they are a Taiwan budget/bootleg label.
http://www.kungfucinema.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=6311
Bonzai also released The Banquet on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Banquet/dp/B000MVMJF6
02-21-09, 04:34 PM
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Re: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD - R3 Korea, 3-disc DVD - pre-order for March release
I received three copies of the Bonzai version of "The Good the Bad the Weird" and they all froze up near the end of the movie on my PS3, HD DVD player and Oppo DVD player, so buyer beware. I went ahead and preorderd the legit Korean release.
02-26-09, 02:14 PM
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If I were a betting man, I'd guess the answer to your question is going to be "yes". From what I recall reading (in all likelihood at Twitch), the shorter 129 minute internation version is actually the director's preferred choice. I seem to recall mention of the Korean and Cannes cuts being longer, but that the 129 minute international version was the best, most finely-tuned version. There is now a Taiwan DVD available and if YesAsia is accurate then that is also the 129 minute cut (or 130 as listed at YesAsia).
02-26-09, 07:04 PM
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Re: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD - R3 Korea, 3-disc DVD - pre-order for March release
It will be released on blu-ray in UK on June 1st!!
http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/9...d/Product.html
http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/9...d/Product.html
02-26-09, 09:22 PM
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Theres a region free version on hkflix.com that is 13.95 by a company called PMP Entertainment. Doesnt say the release date, its bare bones and run time is 130 min.
02-26-09, 09:32 PM
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Re: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD - R3 Korea, 3-disc DVD - pre-order for March release
PMP is a Malaysian distributor (legit). They released Tazza: The High Rollers, a lot of Korean TV series, etc.
02-26-09, 09:52 PM
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i might get that version instead hoping the transfer is good. I bought "Eye For an Eye" from hk flix, thats region free and the transfer is horrible, it looks like a pal to ntsc transfer and only has 2.0 sound, not a 5.1 track like advertised
02-27-09, 10:28 AM
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Their transfers pq are good from what I've seen. Note that on Tazza the dvd was 1.85 and not the OAR 2.35. Specs on the back cover not really reliable. So just be aware.
03-12-09, 09:23 PM
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Re: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD - R3 Korea, 3-disc DVD - pre-order for March release
Just got the Korean set today, and as usual, there are only English subtitles for the 2 main features, and for none of the extras.
I guess for people willing to wait for subtitled extras, in June comes the UK 2 disc from Icon
I guess for people willing to wait for subtitled extras, in June comes the UK 2 disc from Icon
03-13-09, 12:47 AM
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This was posted over on The Import Forum. It might effect any K2DVD.com orders:
Dear friends,
thank you for you all who purchased the DVD from us. Though, we have to
tell you about the disc error on the 2nd disc (International Version) from this
package.
Today, we were reported about an error from a few domestic buyer. So, we
first stopped selling this item. The distributor CJ Ent. also know now what
happened on the 2nd disc. As you see, the bad pixel error occurs while the
movie is running (position: 1h 50m 13s).
Currently, we are still waiting for the official statements from CJ Ent. how they
will take care of this matter. We guess that they probably manufacture the
2nd disc again and re-distribute it in the same package since it's the usual
solution for such manufacturing error.
While we're waiting for CJ's feedbacks, you can report it if you faced the same
error while you're watching the DVD (International Version). We'll try to do our
best to solve this problem. As prompt as we get CJ's answer, we will post
a notice again.
Truely sorry for your time and trouble
Your K2DVD.com-Team
thank you for you all who purchased the DVD from us. Though, we have to
tell you about the disc error on the 2nd disc (International Version) from this
package.
Today, we were reported about an error from a few domestic buyer. So, we
first stopped selling this item. The distributor CJ Ent. also know now what
happened on the 2nd disc. As you see, the bad pixel error occurs while the
movie is running (position: 1h 50m 13s).
Currently, we are still waiting for the official statements from CJ Ent. how they
will take care of this matter. We guess that they probably manufacture the
2nd disc again and re-distribute it in the same package since it's the usual
solution for such manufacturing error.
While we're waiting for CJ's feedbacks, you can report it if you faced the same
error while you're watching the DVD (International Version). We'll try to do our
best to solve this problem. As prompt as we get CJ's answer, we will post
a notice again.
Truely sorry for your time and trouble
Your K2DVD.com-Team
03-13-09, 07:03 AM
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My copy has it, but its actually barely noticeable. My copy had some digital error on the bottom part like the pictures, but the colors didn't go way off like that.
03-13-09, 10:18 AM
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manicsounds ... is the color pixelation prolonged or is it only limited to roughly a second's worth of time?
My preorder copy is in transit, and I'd like to get a better handle on the gravity of the error before deciding what to do. If it's only a second or two I won't lose any sleep over it.
Thanks!
My preorder copy is in transit, and I'd like to get a better handle on the gravity of the error before deciding what to do. If it's only a second or two I won't lose any sleep over it.
Thanks!
03-13-09, 01:09 PM
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If it's only a second or so, I'm not worrying about it either.
03-13-09, 07:42 PM
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I got this from the place I ordered it from. Sounds like it is just a second.
Hi Andrew,
I just got a notice from our Korean distributor that one of the DVD's are defective. On the second disc, there is an International version of the film which is about 10 minutes shorter than the Korean cut of the film on the first disc. About an hour and 50 minutes into the film there is a glitch in the picture. I attached a screen shot so you can see it. They said the glitch lasts a second and then goes away. The rest of the DVD's are fine. CJ Entertainment is re-pressing but I am unsure as to how long that will take. Would you still like to get the DVD, or should I send you a refund? For ourselves personally, we were leaning towards picking it up because I'd probably just watch the first version anyway, but I don't want to sell a DVD I know has a problem.
I just got a notice from our Korean distributor that one of the DVD's are defective. On the second disc, there is an International version of the film which is about 10 minutes shorter than the Korean cut of the film on the first disc. About an hour and 50 minutes into the film there is a glitch in the picture. I attached a screen shot so you can see it. They said the glitch lasts a second and then goes away. The rest of the DVD's are fine. CJ Entertainment is re-pressing but I am unsure as to how long that will take. Would you still like to get the DVD, or should I send you a refund? For ourselves personally, we were leaning towards picking it up because I'd probably just watch the first version anyway, but I don't want to sell a DVD I know has a problem.
03-13-09, 08:19 PM
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Yeah, mine's on the way and I think I'm just gonna keep it, it seems like a huge hassle to have to send it all the way back to HK for a 1 second glitch.
03-13-09, 11:21 PM
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So any info/recommendation on which version is better and/or to watch first?
And without spoilers, what are the difference (and run-times) between the Korean and International versions?
And without spoilers, what are the difference (and run-times) between the Korean and International versions?
03-14-09, 12:41 AM
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Disc 1 - Korean Theatrical Cut (136min)
Disc 2 - International Cut (129min)
I haven't seen either yet so I can't compare versions.
Disc 2 - International Cut (129min)
I haven't seen either yet so I can't compare versions.
03-14-09, 08:10 AM
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I think I've read that the shorter cut is the Director's preference. I'll try and dig up a link.
Okay, here it is:
The edited version of "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" that screened at the Cannes International Film Festival will be coming to Korean theaters on August 6th.
"We received a lot of requests from the public regarding the Cannes cut of 'The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.' That is why we will be releasing that version of the movie to ten CGV theaters on the 6th," explained a representative of the film's distribution company, CJ Entertainment.
The Cannes Film Festival version of the movie is approximately three minutes shorter than the two hours and thirteen minutes of the Korean theater version. CJ Entertainment added, "The endings of the two versions are different, with the Cannes cut reflecting the end that director Kim Ji-woon originally wanted. We believe that audiences in Korea will be pleasantly surprised."
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainme...839_11858.html
Okay, here it is:
The edited version of "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" that screened at the Cannes International Film Festival will be coming to Korean theaters on August 6th.
"We received a lot of requests from the public regarding the Cannes cut of 'The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.' That is why we will be releasing that version of the movie to ten CGV theaters on the 6th," explained a representative of the film's distribution company, CJ Entertainment.
The Cannes Film Festival version of the movie is approximately three minutes shorter than the two hours and thirteen minutes of the Korean theater version. CJ Entertainment added, "The endings of the two versions are different, with the Cannes cut reflecting the end that director Kim Ji-woon originally wanted. We believe that audiences in Korea will be pleasantly surprised."
http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainme...839_11858.html
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03-16-09, 08:58 PM
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Well, watched mine on Sat. night - international cut.
I vaguely recall a blip of color when a similar shot was on screen - but nothing as large as the one in this screencap. It was literally blink and you'll miss it - I've had much worse artifacting in a lot of other dvds. Definitely not worth sending back for.
I vaguely recall a blip of color when a similar shot was on screen - but nothing as large as the one in this screencap. It was literally blink and you'll miss it - I've had much worse artifacting in a lot of other dvds. Definitely not worth sending back for.
03-17-09, 06:01 AM
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I watched the Korean version tonight. Wow, what an amazing piece this was. Kim Jee Woon does it again. If only someone would re-issue Bittersweet Life in the English speaking world....
03-17-09, 03:17 PM
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You know what I love? This technical issue is such a tiny tiny little thing yet CJ Entertainment is planning on repressing the disc for re-issue. Yet out here, some glaring issues on major releases are usually ignored by the studios.