Welcome to the fourth quarter of 2022 for UK industry releases from independent distributors releasing Asian content on this blog. Similar to the anime posts, this is about covering the latest home video releases for Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other films coming to the United Kingdom via distributors like 88 Films, Arrow Video, Criterion, Eureka Entertainment, Third Window Films and more.
This batch will cover all of the releases scheduled for October to December 2022, so if a release is scheduled or pushed back to 2023 onwards, then they’ll be listed under the Coming Soon section instead.
Each title below will have links when available, I will also try and provide the cheapest option if possible (but sometimes prices can vary). All prices listed below include UK VAT, so for non-UK users expect the prices to be a bit cheaper from your perspective. Finalised artwork will be presented below when available (with some exceptions).
The schedule below is updated as of Sunday 4th December 2022.
Disclaimer: Amazon links included in this post are affiliated so if you decide to order them, I’ll earn a small percentage if they dispatch. Everything else uses the usual regular links. International shipping restrictions may apply for select items.
RELEASE DATE ADJUSTMENTS:
- The Battle of Water Gate Bridge – Was 31st October, now 9th January 2023
- Dragons Forever (4K UHD) – Was 26th September, now 5th December
- Ebola Syndrome – Was 14th November, now 28th November
- Gorgeous – Was 12th December, now 2023
- The Iceman Cometh – Was 14th November, now 19th December
- The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die – Was 5th December, now 13th February 2023
- Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin – Was 12th December, now 16th January 2023
3rd October:
Angela Mao: Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind
合氣道 / 鐵掌旋風腿
Directed by Huang Feng
Hong Kong – 1972
| Collection includes: |
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| – Hapkido – Lady Whirlwind |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| Hapkido: – 1080p presentation from new 2K restoration – Original mono Mandarin and English audio options, including two variations of the classic English dub – DTS-HD MA 5.1 English dub (newer dub originally created for the film’s original DVD release) – Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release Lady Whirlwind: – 1080p presentation from new 2K restoration – Original mono Mandarin and English audio options – Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Hapkido: – New feature length audio commentary with Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & Michael Worth – New feature length audio commentary with Frank Djeng & martial artist / actor Robert “Bobby” Samuels – Alternate opening credits Lady Whirlwind: – New feature length audio commentary with Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & Michael Worth – New feature length audio commentary with Frank Djeng & martial artist / actor Robert “Bobby” Samuels – New feature length audio commentary by film journalist and author Samm Deighan Misc: – Brand new interview with Angela Mao, filmed in 2022 – Archival interview with Angela Mao – Archival interview with Carter Wong – Archival interview with Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao – Selection of trailers and TV spots – Stills Galleries |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling – Limited Edition Reversible Poster featuring original theatrical poster artwork – A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver |
17th October:
Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 80s Kadokawa Years
彼のオートバイ彼女の島 / 時をかける少女 / 天国にいちばん近い島 / 彼のオートバイ彼女の島
Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi
Japan – 1981-1986
| Collection includes: |
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| – School in the Crosshairs – The Girl Who Leapt Through Time – The Island Closest to Heaven – His Motorbike, Her Island |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £79.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| School in the Crosshairs: – Japanese audio with English subtitles The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: – Japanese audio with English subtitles The Island Closest to Heaven: – Japanese audio with English subtitles His Motorbike, Her Island: – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| School in the Crosshairs: – Selected audio commentary by Aaron Gerow – Interview with Chigumi Obayashi – Translation Notes by Owen Baron – Original Theatrical Trailer The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: – Archival interview with Nobuhiko Obayashi – Tomoyo Harada Story: Audition and Behind the Scenes – Music Video – Original Theatrical Trailer The Island Closest to Heaven: – Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan – Video Essay: ‘Obayashi – Femininity in Transition’ by Robert Edwards – Original Theatrical Trailer His Motorbike, Her Island: – Audio Commentary by Tom Mes – Archival interview with Nobuhiko Obayashi – Original Theatrical Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited edition digipack packaging with one disc per film – limited to 2000 units – Booklet by Ren Scateni and Joseph Kime |
Take Out
Directed by Sean Baker & Shih-Ching Tsou
USA – 2004
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by directors Sean Baker and Shih-Ching Tsou, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack – English & Mandarin audio – New English subtitle translation and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio commentary featuring Baker, Tsou, and actor Charles Jang – New interviews with Baker, Tsou, Jang, and actors Wang-Thye Lee and Jeng-Hua Yu – Program about the making of the film – Deleted scenes – Screen test – Trailer |
| Notes: |
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| – PLUS: An essay by filmmaker and author J. J. Murphy |
24th October:
Righting Wrongs
執法先鋒
Directed by Corey Yuen
Hong Kong – 1986
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Edition Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| Disc 1: – New 2K Remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [96 minutes] – Cantonese-language Hong Kong Theatrical Mix with English subtitles* and SDH – Cantonese-language Japan Theatrical Mix with English subtitles* and SDH [features rare ending Cantonese narration] – Cantonese Home Video Remix with English subtitles* and SDH – English 5.1 Disc 2: – New 2K Remaster of the English “ABOVE THE LAW” Cut – English with SDH [92 mins] – New 2K Remaster of the Singapore Cut – Mandarin with English subtitles* and SDH [100 mins] – ULTIMATE CUT a newly produced ULTIMATE CUT, a version of the film prepared exclusively for this release that combines footage from the Hong Kong and Singapore cuts to present a hypothetical “complete” version with four possible endings. [105 mins – 106 mins approx] with English subtitles* – Ultimate Cut Ending Randomiser |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – [New] Frank Djeng Commentary [HK cut] – [Archive] Cynthia Rothrock Tai Seng Commentary [HK cut] – [New] Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Commentary [Disc 2] – [New] Cynthia Rothrock Interview – [New] Cynthia Rothrock Scene-specific Commentary – [New] Peter Cunningham Interview – [New] Peter Cunningham Scene-specific Commentary – [Archive] The Vigilante: An Interview with Yuen Biao – [Archive] Action Overload: An Interview with Cynthia Rothrock – [Archive] From the Ring to the Silver Screen: An Interview with Peter Cunningham – Rare alternate “Ladies Man” ending – Hong Kong Trailer – English Trailer – Tai Seng Reconstruction Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Slipcase with brand-new artwork from Sean Longmore – Double-sided foldout Poster – 6 Replica Lobby Cards – 80-page perfect-bound book featuring exclusive interview with Karen Sheperd and new writing on the film by Matthew Edwards + selected archive materials – Reversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork |
14th November:
In the Mood for Love
花樣年華
Directed by Wong Kar-Wai
Hong Kong – 2000
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 4K digital restoration with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, both supervised and approved by director Wong Kar Wai – Cantonese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Documentary from 2001 by Wong, chronicling the making of the film – Hua yang de nian hua (2000), a short film by Wong – Interview and cinema lesson from 2001 featuring Wong – Press conference from the 2000 Toronto International Film Festival with actors Maggie Cheung Man Yuk and Tony Leung Chiu Wai – Interview from 2012 with critic Tony Rayns about the soundtrack – Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Wong – Music video – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – PLUS: A new essay by novelist Charles Yu |
21st November:
The Dead and the Deadly
人嚇人
Directed by Wu Ma
Hong Kong – 1982
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £21.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Original Cantonese mono audio – Optional English dubbed audio – Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – New feature length audio commentary by Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & Michael Worth – New feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema – Archival interview and audience Q&A with Sammo Hung, filmed in 2016 at the Udine Far East Film Festival – Original Hong Kong theatrical trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – First Print: Limited Edition O-Card slipcase – First Print: A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver |
Shawscope Volume 2
少林三十六房 / 少林搭棚大師 / 霹靂十傑 / 瘋猴 / 唐山五虎 / 南少林與北少林 / 金臂童 / 賣命小子 / 廣東十虎與後五虎 / 長輩 / 猎魔者 / 魔 / 南北少林 / 赤脚小子
Directed by Lau Kar-leung, Lo Mar, Chang Cheh, Wong Jing, Kuei Chih-hung & Johnnie To
China & Hong Kong – 1978-1993
| Collection includes: |
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| – The 36th Chamber of Shaolin – Return to the 36th Chamber – Disciples of the 36th Chamber – Mad Monkey Kung Fu – Five Superfighters – Invincible Shaolin – The Kid with the Golden Arm – Magnificent Ruffians – Ten Tigers of Kwangtung – My Young Auntie – Mercenaries from Hong Kong – The Boxer’s Omen – Martial Arts of Shaolin – The Bare-footed Kid |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
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| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £169.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin – Brand new 4K restoration by Celestial Pictures and L’Immagine Ritrovata – Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin, Cantonese and English original mono audio – Newly translated English subtitles, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub Return To The 36th Chamber / Disciples Of The 36th Chamber – Uncompressed Cantonese, Mandarin and English original mono audio for both films – Newly translated English subtitles for both films, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubs Mad Monkey Kung Fu / Five Superfighters – Brand new 2K restorations of both films from the original negatives by Arrow Films – Uncompressed Cantonese, Mandarin and English original mono for both films – Newly translated English subtitles for both films, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubs Invincible Shaolin / The Kid With The Golden Arm – Brand new 2K restorations of both films from the original negatives by Arrow Films – Uncompressed Mandarin and English original mono audio for both films, plus Cantonese mono for Invincible Shaolin – Newly translated English subtitles for both films, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubs Magnificent Ruffians / Ten Tigers Of Kwangtung – Brand new 2K restorations of both films from the original negatives by Arrow Films – Uncompressed Mandarin and English original mono audio for both films, plus Cantonese mono for Ten Tigers of Kwangtung – Newly translated English subtitles for both films, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubs My Young Auntie – Uncompressed Cantonese, Mandarin and English original mono audio – Newly translated English subtitles, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub Mercenaries From Hong Kong / The Boxer’s Omen – Brand new 2K restorations of both films from the original negatives by Arrow Films – Uncompressed Cantonese and Mandarin original mono audio for both films plus English mono for Mercenaries from Hong Kong – Newly translated English subtitles for both films, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub Martial Arts Of Shaolin / The Bare-footed Kid – Uncompressed Cantonese, Mandarin and English original mono audio for both films – Newly translated English subtitles, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubs |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin – Brand new feature commentary by critic Travis Crawford – Brand new select-scene commentary by film critic and historian Tony Rayns – Interview with star Gordon Liu, filmed in 2003 – Interview with cinematographer Arthur Wong, filmed in 2006 – Shaolin: Birthplace of a Hero and Elegant Trails, two archive featurettes with Gordon Liu produced by Celestial Pictures in 2003 – Tiger Style: The Musical Impact of Martial Arts Cinema, a newly filmed overview of Shaw Brothers’ influence on hip hop and other music genres, featuring music historian Lovely Jon – Cinema Hong Kong: Swordfighting, the second instalment in a three-part documentary produced by Celestial Pictures in 2003 and featuring interviews with Gordon Liu, Lau Kar-leung, Cheng Pei-pei, John Woo, Sammo Hung, Kara Hui, David Chiang and others – Alternate opening credits from the American version titled Master Killer – Hong Kong and German theatrical trailers, plus US TV spot – Image gallery Return To The 36th Chamber / Disciples Of The 36th Chamber – Interview with star Gordon Liu, filmed in 2003 – Citizen Shaw, a French TV documentary from 1980 directed by Maurice Frydland, in which Sir Run Run Shaw gives an all-access tour of the Shaw Brothers backlot (including behind-the-scenes footage from Return to the 36th Chamber), remastered in high definition – Hero on the Scaffolding, an archive featurette produced by Celestial Pictures in 2003 – Alternate opening credits sequences for both films – Hong Kong theatrical trailers for both films – Image galleries for both films Mad Monkey Kung Fu / Five Superfighters – Brand new commentary for Mad Monkey Kung Fu by martial arts cinema experts Frank Djeng and Michael Worth – Newly filmed appreciation of Mad Monkey Kung Fu by film critic and historian Tony Rayns – Interview with actor Hsiao Hou, filmed in 2004 – Shaw in the USA, a brand new featurette on how Shaw Brothers broke America featuring Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali, authors of These Fists Break Bricks – Hong Kong and US theatrical trailers for Mad Monkey Kung Fu – Hong Kong theatrical trailer and UK VHS promo for Five Superfighters – Image galleries for both films Invincible Shaolin / The Kid With The Golden Arm – Interview with action director Robert Tai, filmed in 2003 – Poison Clan Rocks The World, a brand new visual essay on the Venom Mob written and narrated by author Terrence J. Brady – Alternate “continuity” cut of The Kid With The Golden Arm, presented via seamless branching – Alternate and textless title sequences for The Kid with the Golden Arm – Hong Kong theatrical trailer for Invincible Shaolin – Hong Kong theatrical trailer (audio only) and US TV spot for The Kid with the Golden Arm – Image galleries for both films Magnificent Ruffians / Ten Tigers Of Kwangtung – Brand new audio commentary on Ten Tigers of Kwangtung by filmmaker Brandon Bentley – Interview with star Chin Siu-ho, filmed in 2003 – Rivers and Lakes, a brand new video essay on Shaw Brothers’ depiction of Chinese myth and history, written and narrated by Jonathan Clements, author of A Brief History of China – Hong Kong (audio only) and German theatrical trailers for Magnificent Ruffians – Hong Kong trailers (Mandarin and Cantonese audio options) and US TV spot for Ten Tigers of Kwangtung – Image galleries for both films My Young Auntie – Brand new select-scene commentary by film critic and historian Tony Rayns – Interview with star Kara Hui, filmed in 2003 – Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studios, the final instalment in the three-part documentary produced by Celestial Pictures in 2003 – Alternate standard-definition VHS version – Hong Kong theatrical trailer – Image gallery Mercenaries From Hong Kong / The Boxer’s Omen – Brand new commentary on The Boxer’s Omen by critic Travis Crawford – Newly filmed appreciation of filmmaker Kuei Chih-hung by film critic and historian Tony Rayns – Additional footage from Mandarin VHS version of The Boxer’s Omen – Interview with Mercenaries from Hong Kong action director Tong Kai, filmed in 2009 – Hong Kong theatrical trailers for both films – Image galleries for both films Martial Arts Of Shaolin / The Bare-footed Kid – Brand new commentary on Martial Arts of Shaolin by Jonathan Clements – Brand new commentary on The Bare-Footed Kid by Frank Djeng of the NY Asian Film Festival – Newly filmed appreciations of both films by film critic and historian Tony Rayns – Interview with Martial Arts of Shaolin screenwriter Sze Yeung-ping, filmed in 2004 – Alternate standard-definition version of Martial Arts of Shaolin – Hong Kong and Japanese theatrical trailers for Martial Arts of Shaolin, plus trailers for the preceding Shaolin Temple films starring Jet Li – Hong Kong theatrical trailer and UK VHS promo for The Bare-Footed Kid – Image galleries for both films |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Illustrated 60-page collectors’ book featuring new writing by David Desser, Jonathan Clements, Lovely Jon and David West, plus cast and crew listings and notes on each film by Simon Abrams – New artwork by Mike Lee-Graham, Chris Malbon, Kagan McLeod, Colin Murdoch, “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien, Lucas Peverill, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella, Darren Wheeling and Jolyon Yates – Two CDs of music from the De Wolfe Music library as heard in several of the films, exclusive to this collection |
28th November:
Ebola Syndrome
伊波拉病毒
Directed by Herman Yau
Hong Kong – 1996
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its original 35mm camera negative in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Cantonese Mono with newly translated English Subtitles & SDH – Uncut release for the UK |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng – Archive Commentary with Director Herman Yau and Actor Anthony Wong [Newly Subtitled] – Locations Featurette – Archive Interview with Director Herman Yau and Actor Anthony Wong |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – First Print: Limited Edition O-Ring Slipcase with Gloss Finish – First Print: Limited Edition 28 Page Booklet by C.J. Lines – First Print: Limited Edition A3 Folded Travel Poster – Reversible cover with new artwork by R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien |
Infernal Affairs Trilogy
無間道 / 無間道II / 無間道III: 終極無間
Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung & Alan Mak
Hong Kong – 2000-2003
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – New 4K digital restorations, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks – Cantonese audio – New English subtitle translations |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio commentaries for Infernal Affairs and Infernal Affairs II featuring codirectors Andrew Lau Wai-keung and Alan Mak and screenwriter Felix Chong Man-keung – Alternate ending for Infernal Affairs – New interview with Lau and Mak – Archival interviews with Lau, Mak, Chong, and actors Andy Lau Tak-wah, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anthony Wong Chau-sang, Kelly Chen Wai-lam, Edison Chen Koon-hei, Eric Tsang Chi-wai, and Chapman To Man-chak – Making-of programs – Behind-the-scenes footage, deleted scenes, and outtakes – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – PLUS: An essay by film critic Justin Chang |
5th December:
Dragons Forever
飛龍猛將
Directed by Sammo Hung
Hong Kong – 1988
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £44.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| Hong Kong Version: – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Hong Kong Version [94 mins] in original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Cantonese-language options in Dolby Atmos and mono with newly translated subtitles and SDH – English Mono Hybrid Dub – 2002 Remixed English 5.1 CYCLONE Z Version: – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the CYCLONE Z Version [98 mins] [Produced exclusively for the Japanese market, this Cantonese-language version includes two extra scenes and an ending with outtakes] – Cantonese language options in Dolby Atmos and mono with newly translated subtitles and SDH – English Mono Hybrid Dub International Version: – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the International Version [94 mins] [Commissioned by Golden Harvest for international audiences outside Asia] with the English Dub and optional English SDH |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – [New] Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto [Japanese Cut] – Audio Commentary with Mike Leeder and Arne Venema [Hong Kong Cut] – [New] Elite Stuntman: Interview with Chin Kar-Lok – [New] Writing for the Dragons: Interview with Szeto Cheuk-Hon – Benny Forever: Interview with Benny “The Jet” Urquidez – Discussing Dragons Forever: Interview with David Desser – Hong Kong Cinema Forever: Interview with Mike Leeder – Working with the Dragons: Interview with Jude Poyer – The Legacy of Dragons Forever Featurette with today’s actors & martial artists including Troy Sandford, Chris Jones, Ross Boyask, Maria Tran, Mike Leeder, Jean-Paul Ly, Mark Strange, Mike Moeller, George Clarke, Jude Poyer & Steve Lawson – Double Jeopardy: An Interview with Brad Allen – Beyond Gravity: An Interview with Joe Eigo – Thai Breaker: An Interview with Billy Chow – Kick Fighter: An Interview with Andy Cheng – Out-takes & Behind the Scenes [HD] – English Trailer (HD) – Hong Kong Trailer (HD) – Music Video (English) & (Cantonese) – [NEW] Additional Cantonese Dialogue |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Hardcase featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore – 80 page perfect bound book featuring new writing on the film by CJ Lines & Matthew Edwards, as well as archival materials, imagery, and more – Large fold-out double-sided travel poster – Six replica Hong Kong lobby cards – Double-sided artwork featuring new art by Sean Longmore & original Hong Kong poster |
12th December:
Adrift in Tokyo
転々
Directed by Satoshi Miki
Japan – 2007
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Making Of (70 mins) – Interview with director Satoshi Miki (18 min) – Interview with actor Joe Odagiri (12 min) – Stage Greetings with cast and director (11 min) – Original Trailer |
Yes, Madam!
皇家师姐
Directed by Corey Yuen
Hong Kong – 1985
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £21.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration – Original Cantonese mono audio – Optional English dubbed audio – Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & Michael Worth – Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema – Brand new select-scene commentary with actress and martial-arts movie icon Cynthia Rothrock – Brand new interview with Cynthia Rothrock – Locations featurette – Archival interview with Michelle Yeoh – Archival interview with actor and producer John Shum – Battling Babes – archival featurette – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork (TBA) – First Print: A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver – Reversible sleeve design |
19th December:
The Iceman Cometh
急凍奇俠
Directed by Clarence Fok
Hong Kong – 1989
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Edition Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| Original Hong Kong Version: – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration for the original Hong Kong version [115 minutes] – Cantonese original 1.0 – Classic English dub 1.0 – New English dub 5.1 Taiwanese Version: – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration for the Taiwanese version (Mandarin Export Cut) [127 minutes] – Mandarin original 1.0 – Hybrid Cantonese & Mandarin 1.0 – Hybrid English & Mandarin 1.0 |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – [New] Audio Commentary with Kenneth Brorsson & Phil Gillon of The Podcast on Fire Network [HK cut] – [New] Audio Commentary with HK Cinema Expert Frank Djeng [HK cut] – [Archive] Audio Commentary with Bey Logan [HK cut] – [New] On Thin Ice – Interview with Director Clarence Fok – [New] The Icing on the Cake – Tony Rayns on The Iceman Cometh – [New] Cold As Ice – David West on The Iceman Cometh – “Warrior Prince” – An Interview with Actor Yuen Biao – “Nemesis” – An Interview with Actor Yuen Wah – “The Time Warriors” Opening and Closing Credits – Before / After VFX Comparison – Hong Kong Cantonese Trailer – International English “The Time Warriors” Trailer – Yuen Biao Action Showcase |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Slipcase with brand-new artwork – Double-sided foldout Poster – 6 Replica Lobby Cards – Booklet – Reversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork |
JU-ON: The Grudge Collection
呪怨 / 呪怨2 / 呪怨じゅおん / 呪怨2じゅおん2 / 呪怨: 白い老女 / 呪怨: 黒い少女
Directed by Takashi Shimizu & Mari Asato
Japan – 2000-2009
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £69.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| JU-ON: The Curse / JU-ON: The Curse 2 – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Original 2.0 stereo audio – Optional English subtitles JU-ON: The Grudge – Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films – 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio – Optional English subtitles – Alternate English dub track in 5.1 Surround JU-ON: The Grudge 2 – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio – Optional English subtitles – Alternate English dub track in 5.1 Surround JU-ON: White Ghost / JU-ON: Black Ghost – High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation – Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| JU-ON: The Curse / JU-ON: The Curse 2 – Introduction to both films by writer-director Takashi Shimizu – Introduction to Ju-On: The Curse by actor Takako Fuji JU-ON: The Grudge – Introduction by writer-director Takashi Shimizu – New audio commentary by film historian David Kalat – Audio commentary by Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel – Haunting in Monochrome, a new interview with Takashi Shimizu on the Ju-On films – Being Kayako, a new interview with Takako Fuji on her role as Kayako – The Evolution of Ju-On, a brand new featurette with authors and Japan specialists Tom Mes and Zack Davisson discussing the cultural forces that shaped the series – Through a Glass Darkly, an archive interview with Takashi Shimizu – Whispers in the Dark, an archive interview with actor Megumi Okina on her role as Rika – Fade to Black, an archive interview with actress Kayoko Shibata, who plays Mariko – On-set interviews with Takashi Shimizu, Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara and Yui Ichikawa – Deleted scenes with commentary by Takashi Shimizu – Almost an hour of behind-the-scenes footage – Ju-On True Stories, two ghostly true-life tales that inspired the films, narrated by Hiroyoshi Kihara – Original trailers – Image gallery JU-ON: The Grudge 2 – Introduction by writer-director Takashi Shimizu – New audio commentary with scholar Raechel Dumas and critic Jasper Sharp – Interview with Takashi Shimizu from the time of making Ju-On: The Grudge 2 – On-set interviews with Noriko Sakai, Chiharu Niiyama, Kei Horie, Yui Ichikawa, Emi Yamamoto and Shingo Katsurayama – Deleted scenes – 55 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage – On-set reports by cast members Noriko Sakai, Yui Ichikawa and Erika Kuroishi – Premieres and stage greetings footage from Japan, Taiwan and Korea – Trailers and TV spots – Image gallery JU-ON: White Ghost / JU-ON: Black Ghost – Introduction to Ju-On: Black Ghost by writer-director Mari Asato – New interview with Mari Asato – Original trailer – Image galleries |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Exclusive 60-page collector’s booklet featuring writing by Grady Hendrix, James Marsh, Tom Mes, William Carroll and Lindsay Nelson – Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Oink Creative – Twenty-four double-sided, postcard-sized artcards – Reversible poster with new and original artwork |
For the complete list of unreleased Asian Cinema releases from each distributor, you can view them here!
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