cfx
Student Council President
ABT 2 will 90% likely come in a trilogy box set from Arrow going by what Frank Djeng has said.
Hey that matches my speculation a few posts above.
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Hey that matches my speculation a few posts above.
Otomo
Pokémon Master
A copy of a South Korean set I saw for sale would be great.
It had all 3 films and the DVDs were presented in what was designed to look like a book. Very smart looking.
I don't know if it's controversial but A Better Tomorrow 2 is my favourite.
Probably because of the Leslie Cheung plot.
It had all 3 films and the DVDs were presented in what was designed to look like a book. Very smart looking.
I don't know if it's controversial but A Better Tomorrow 2 is my favourite.
Probably because of the Leslie Cheung plot.
BrokenPhoenix
Thousand Master
cfx
Student Council President
Today's Eureka announcements have a Chow Yun-fat film and a Chang Cheh 10-film box set:
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Mini-update on the upcoming Third Window slate.
The Angel Guts box set will feature most of the films. The first film, High School Co-Ed, was unavailable due to issues with one of the actresses not allowing the film to be re-released. The box set will include the rest; the second film Red Classroom (previously released in the UK cut, but this release will now be uncut), the third film Nami (not yet rated by the BBFC atm), the fourth film Red Porno (rated 18 uncut), and the fifth film Red Vertigo (also not yet rated). While the sixth film Red Flash (Red Lightning on Wikipedia) is with the Takashi Ishii: Four Tales of Nami box set, it will also be included here as a bonus disc for those who didn't pickup the Ishii release.
For some context, Angel Guts is a manga series written by Takashi Ishii which was adapted into various films as part of Nikkatsu's Roman Porno series from directors Chūsei Sone (one of the writers for Seijun Suzuki's Branded to Kill), Noboru Tanaka (Watcher in the Attic), Toshiharu Ikeda (Evil Dead Trap) and Takashi Ishii himself.
Nothing has been said yet for Kaizo Hayashi box set but we do know that his 1993 film The Most Terrible Time in My Life was rated earlier in the year under Third Window. One of Kaizo's films To Sleep so as to Dream is available on Blu-ray from Arrow Video for those interested.
The Angel Guts box set will feature most of the films. The first film, High School Co-Ed, was unavailable due to issues with one of the actresses not allowing the film to be re-released. The box set will include the rest; the second film Red Classroom (previously released in the UK cut, but this release will now be uncut), the third film Nami (not yet rated by the BBFC atm), the fourth film Red Porno (rated 18 uncut), and the fifth film Red Vertigo (also not yet rated). While the sixth film Red Flash (Red Lightning on Wikipedia) is with the Takashi Ishii: Four Tales of Nami box set, it will also be included here as a bonus disc for those who didn't pickup the Ishii release.
For some context, Angel Guts is a manga series written by Takashi Ishii which was adapted into various films as part of Nikkatsu's Roman Porno series from directors Chūsei Sone (one of the writers for Seijun Suzuki's Branded to Kill), Noboru Tanaka (Watcher in the Attic), Toshiharu Ikeda (Evil Dead Trap) and Takashi Ishii himself.
Nothing has been said yet for Kaizo Hayashi box set but we do know that his 1993 film The Most Terrible Time in My Life was rated earlier in the year under Third Window. One of Kaizo's films To Sleep so as to Dream is available on Blu-ray from Arrow Video for those interested.
Hunter_Killer
Hunter
I don't know if this is a good topic, but are you able to buy the movie "Ran' from Amazon.co.uk?
I've been fighting with the Amazon team for 2 weeks, because there's supposedly an option to buy it, but it turns out there's no option in the basket and they don't know what's going on.
Ran Collector's Edition (Vintage World Classics) 4K UHD + BD [Blu-ray] [Region A & B & C]: Amazon.co.uk: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Mieko Harada, Akira Kurosawa, Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao: DVD & Blu-ray
Buy Ran Collector's Edition (Vintage World Classics) 4K UHD + BD [Blu-ray] [Region A & B & C] from Amazon's Movies Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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I've been fighting with the Amazon team for 2 weeks, because there's supposedly an option to buy it, but it turns out there's no option in the basket and they don't know what's going on.
Radiance Films have announced a boxset focused on Japanese Filmmaker Nagisa Oshima titled Radical Japan Cinema and State.
Details below:
Details below:
Radical Japan: Cinema and State
The start of an ongoing series, this first volume of Radical Japan explores the films of new wave icon Nagisa Oshima (Cruel Story of Youth, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence). One of the most vital, challenging and admired bodies of work in cinema history, this boxset presents Blu-ray premieres of Oshima’s finest features across seven discs.
In The Catch (1961), a village in World War II is shaken by the capture of a pilot; in Death by Hanging(1968), a failed execution throws the justice system into disarray; Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) strikingly captures Tokyo’s 1960s counter-culture; Boy (1969) is a vivid portrait of a family surviving through scams; The Man Who Left His Will on Film(1970), Oshima’s reaction to the protest movement; The Ceremony (1971), a meditation on how traditions oppress the young; and Dear Summer Sister (1972), which questions Japan’s colonial relation to Okinawa.
LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES
The start of an ongoing series, this first volume of Radical Japan explores the films of new wave icon Nagisa Oshima (Cruel Story of Youth, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence). One of the most vital, challenging and admired bodies of work in cinema history, this boxset presents Blu-ray premieres of Oshima’s finest features across seven discs.
In The Catch (1961), a village in World War II is shaken by the capture of a pilot; in Death by Hanging(1968), a failed execution throws the justice system into disarray; Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) strikingly captures Tokyo’s 1960s counter-culture; Boy (1969) is a vivid portrait of a family surviving through scams; The Man Who Left His Will on Film(1970), Oshima’s reaction to the protest movement; The Ceremony (1971), a meditation on how traditions oppress the young; and Dear Summer Sister (1972), which questions Japan’s colonial relation to Okinawa.
LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES
- 4K restorations of Death by Hanging, Diary of a Shinjuku Thief, Boy, The Man Who Left His Will on Film and The Ceremony
- High-Definition digital transfers of The Catch and Dear Summer Sister (exclusive to this edition)
- Uncompressed mono PCM audio for each film
- Audio commentaries by Samm Deighan on Death by Hanging, Tony Rayns on Diary of a Shinjuku Thief, and Jasper Sharp on The Ceremony
- Introductions and appreciations of the films by film historians and scholars Luk Van Haute, Jennifer Coates, Rie Tsukinaga, and filmmaker Yang Yong-hi
- Archival interviews with Oshima (1986 & 1995)
- Interviews with actors Tadanori Yokoo and Kazuo Goto (2025)
- Interview with critic and author Junichi Konuma on composer Toru Takemitsu (2025)
- Extensive interview with critic Tony Rayns on Oshima’s life and career (2025)
- Yunbogi’s Diary - Oshima’s short film about street children in Seoul (1965, 25 mins)
- 100 Years of Japanese Cinema - Oshima's documentary celebrating the centenary of cinema (1995)
- Japanese Cinema: New Territories - a documentary by Hubert Niogret on the Japanese cinema of rebellion and renewal, charting the emergence of independent filmmakers of the 1960s to the 1990s featuring interviews with Oshima, Kiju Yoshida, Shohei Imamura and others (2011)
- Newly improved English subtitle translation for each film
- Reversible sleeves featuring original and new artwork based on designs by distributor ATG’s magazines
- Limited edition 160-page book featuring new writing by Rea Amit, Espen Bale, archival articles by Donald Richie and Alexander Jacoby, plus writing by and interviews with Oshima
- Limited Edition of 5000 copies, presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
BrokenPhoenix
Thousand Master
Eureka are adding a couple more Kiyoshi Kurosawa films to their Masters of Cinema Series, with Cloud (1999) and Charisma (2024) coming together under one release.
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More Asian Cinema news revealed by 88 Films.
Revealed a while back but will recap here again. This January we have a new release for Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting's 1988 film On the Run (亡命鴛鴦) starring Yuen Biao. Released a few years back as a deluxe collector's edition release, this new limited edition is the same disc but with new artwork done by Sean Longmore and will also mark its availability in the US region as well.
Also scheduled for January are two more additions to the Shaw Brothers collection on Blu-ray with Chang Cheh & Pao Hsueh-Li's 1972 film The Delightful Forest (快活林) featuring new artwork by Aurelio Lorenzo and Tony Lou Chun-Ku's 1984 film Secret Service of the Imperial Court (錦衣衛) featuring new artwork by KUNG FU BOB. Both will be packaged in their scanavo cases, reversible artwork and o-card slipcases.
Revealed for February one by one we have Jackie Chan's 1982 film Dragon Lord (龍少爺) coming to 4K Ultra HD after being released as a limited edition Blu-ray a few years back. Two editions will be available; the standard deluxe limited edition packaging featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore and a web exclusive variant with the original Japanese poster artwork. Both editions will have the same contents which includes a 40-page booklet and double-sided postcard.
Also scheduled for February is Wu Ma's 1988 film Picture of a Nymph (畫中仙) starring Yuen Biao and Joey Wong Cho-Yin coming to Blu-ray in a deluxe collector's edition packaging similarly to their recent editions like Peacock King and Rosa. The set features new artwork by Sean Longmore, a booklet and art cards.
Revealed today is their March slate, which includes James Glickenhaus's 1985 film The Protector starring Jackie Chan and Danny Aiello coming to 4K Ultra HD after being released as a limited edition Blu-ray a few years back. Like Dragon Lord there will be two version available; a standard deluxe limited edition packaging featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore and a web exclusive variant. UPDATE: This release will also include both the Hong Kong (Jackie Chan cut) and Japanese Extended versions on this release in 4K.
Also scheduled for March are two more additions to the Japanarchy collection on Blu-ray with Mika Ninagawa's live-action film adaptations for 2006's Sakuran (さくらん), which is based on Moyoco Anno's manga, and 2012's Helter Skelter (ヘルタースケルター), based on Kyoko Okazaki's manga. Both will be packaged in their scanavo cases, Radiance Films style sleeves, reversible artwork, and booklet.
Revealed a while back but will recap here again. This January we have a new release for Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting's 1988 film On the Run (亡命鴛鴦) starring Yuen Biao. Released a few years back as a deluxe collector's edition release, this new limited edition is the same disc but with new artwork done by Sean Longmore and will also mark its availability in the US region as well.
Also scheduled for January are two more additions to the Shaw Brothers collection on Blu-ray with Chang Cheh & Pao Hsueh-Li's 1972 film The Delightful Forest (快活林) featuring new artwork by Aurelio Lorenzo and Tony Lou Chun-Ku's 1984 film Secret Service of the Imperial Court (錦衣衛) featuring new artwork by KUNG FU BOB. Both will be packaged in their scanavo cases, reversible artwork and o-card slipcases.
Revealed for February one by one we have Jackie Chan's 1982 film Dragon Lord (龍少爺) coming to 4K Ultra HD after being released as a limited edition Blu-ray a few years back. Two editions will be available; the standard deluxe limited edition packaging featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore and a web exclusive variant with the original Japanese poster artwork. Both editions will have the same contents which includes a 40-page booklet and double-sided postcard.
Also scheduled for February is Wu Ma's 1988 film Picture of a Nymph (畫中仙) starring Yuen Biao and Joey Wong Cho-Yin coming to Blu-ray in a deluxe collector's edition packaging similarly to their recent editions like Peacock King and Rosa. The set features new artwork by Sean Longmore, a booklet and art cards.
Revealed today is their March slate, which includes James Glickenhaus's 1985 film The Protector starring Jackie Chan and Danny Aiello coming to 4K Ultra HD after being released as a limited edition Blu-ray a few years back. Like Dragon Lord there will be two version available; a standard deluxe limited edition packaging featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore and a web exclusive variant. UPDATE: This release will also include both the Hong Kong (Jackie Chan cut) and Japanese Extended versions on this release in 4K.
Also scheduled for March are two more additions to the Japanarchy collection on Blu-ray with Mika Ninagawa's live-action film adaptations for 2006's Sakuran (さくらん), which is based on Moyoco Anno's manga, and 2012's Helter Skelter (ヘルタースケルター), based on Kyoko Okazaki's manga. Both will be packaged in their scanavo cases, Radiance Films style sleeves, reversible artwork, and booklet.
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