Iron Mask AKA Journey to China AKA Viy 2 3D Blu-ray (2019) [Region B Locked] - Blu-ray Forum

levcore · 04-04-2017, 07:34 AM

Viy 2 aka The Iron Mask aka Journey to China: Mystery of Iron Mask aka Mystery of the Dragon Seal aka Mystery of Dragon's Seal: Journey to China was released in Germany in a 4K + 2D + 3D Mediabook. It includes German and English audio, German subtitles (optional) and the 3D and 2D discs are Region B locked.

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So we did hear about a sequel, here's the IMDB page for it:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6218010/

Looks like it might be just called Journey to China: The Mystery of the Iron Mask in some places.

The poster confirms 3D so we should be in for another visual treat. The first Viy was a mixed bag. Great visuals and design work but distracting dubbing (especially the English speaking actors) and a meandering storyline. Arnold Schwarzeneggar and Jackie Chan of all people have joined the cast this time. Jason Flemyng and Charles Dance return from the first movie.

Here's a pic of Jackie and Arnie from the movie:

Zivouhr · 04-07-2017, 08:59 PM

Arnold and Jackie Chan in the film, interesting. Thanks for the details Levcore. I haven't seen the 1st one, is the 3D worth it?

infiniteCR · 04-07-2017, 10:02 PM

I have no interest in the first one but this one looks promising. Its a good sign it isn't saying its a sequel on the cover.

strom · 03-30-2018, 04:21 PM

The film title has changed (again) to Mystery of Dragon’s Seal: Journey to China.
Latest trailer

levcore · 03-30-2018, 07:52 PM

Wow visually this looks fantastic and very geared towards a 3D experience.

levcore · 03-30-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Arnold and Jackie Chan in the film, interesting. Thanks for the details Levcore. I haven't seen the 1st one, is the 3D worth it?

Yes the 3D is absolutely worth it for the first movie. The set design, costumes and visual fx are all amazing even if the story is a bit all over the place. It feels like a cross between Van Helsing and a Guillermo del Toro fantasy with a dash of The Brothers Grimm.

Battail · 03-31-2018, 02:11 PM

that's good to hear levcore. I ordered the first one a couple weeks ago and I'm praying I've ordered the correct disc with the English dub. seems like it's taking forever to get here.

DB5 · 03-31-2018, 03:43 PM

Somehow I missed this thread when it first started or forgot about it, went ahead and ordered the prequel off Ebay UK from a seller in Germany, I hope I don't find the English dubbing to distracting as has been mentioned.

levcore · 03-31-2018, 05:18 PM

Hope you both enjoy! The dubbing is distracting especially with English speaking actor Jason Flemyng who is clearly performing his scenes in English yet is dubbed by himself.

DB5 · 04-01-2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Hope you both enjoy! The dubbing is distracting especially with English speaking actor Jason Flemyng who is clearly performing his scenes in English yet is dubbed by himself.

Looking forward to it very much now after reading your review of it in the VIY thread.

Hardkore · 05-03-2018, 06:01 PM

Trailer looks great! Any idea how much of a wide release this will get? It made my must see list.

Joe D. · 05-04-2018, 05:19 AM

Wanted to get the prequel but only 3D region A or all region is the Russian Federation Russian language only edition

Jbug · 05-04-2018, 12:04 PM

The first movie was a great blind buy for me. Very nice PQ and AQ with nice 3D with pop-outs. The story was nice also.

the13thman · 05-04-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardkore

Trailer looks great! Any idea how much of a wide release this will get? It made my must see list.

My bet is that this won't get a 2D theatrical release in the US or UK, let alone a 3D one...

levcore · 05-04-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by the13thman

My bet is that this won't get a 2D theatrical release in the US or UK, let alone a 3D one...

Seconded, I'll be amazed if it gets a physical media release in the UK too. Not sure if the first movie even got a dvd here.

the13thman · 05-04-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Seconded, I'll be amazed if it gets a physical media release in the UK too. Not sure if the first movie even got a dvd here.

It did get a DVD: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forbidden-K...rbidden+empire

I saw it on sale in Sainsburys, just like Guardians Of The Tomb it just got a crappy worthless 2D DVD in the UK.

levcore · 05-04-2018, 04:11 PM

Is Guardians of the Tomb that one with Kelsey Grammar and Kellan Lutz about some killer spiders or something? Was that a 3D movie in Asia then? I think I recall seeing the trailer on YouTube a while back.

Hardkore · 05-04-2018, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the13thman

My bet is that this won't get a 2D theatrical release in the US or UK, let alone a 3D one...

Quote:

Originally Posted by levcore

Seconded, I'll be amazed if it gets a physical media release in the UK too. Not sure if the first movie even got a dvd here.

Well that sucks. Considering it has both Arnold and Jackie Chan,one would likely think this would get some sort of a US (even a UK) release. It would be nice if it at least got a Fathom Events showing.

the13thman · 05-04-2018, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardkore

Well that sucks. Considering it has both Arnold and Jackie Chan,one would likely think this would get some sort of a US (even a UK) release. It would be nice if it at least got a Fathom Events showing.

Ultimately it depends on the quality of the finished film and the attitude of the distributor. I'm sure it will get festival showings but the film just can't get away with the kind of bad dubbing the first one suffered and expect major distribution. Unfortunately Jackie and Arnold are both straight-to-DVD these days, with a fair few of Jackie's recent movies getting 3D conversions in China but never being released on disc - I'm hoping this bucks the trend...

Quote:

Originally Posted by levcore

Is Guardians of the Tomb that one with Kelsey Grammar and Kellan Lutz about some killer spiders or something? Was that a 3D movie in Asia then? I think I recall seeing the trailer on YouTube a while back.

Yes: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=280884

Jbug · 07-15-2018, 02:43 AM

I've never noticed bad or any dubbing problems while watching the first movie. This is news to me. Anyone else have that problem?

04-04-2017, 07:34 AM	#1
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2616 Trading Score:3	Iron Mask AKA Journey to China AKA Viy 2 3D Blu-ray (2019) [Region B Locked] Viy 2 aka The Iron Mask aka Journey to China: Mystery of Iron Mask aka Mystery of the Dragon Seal aka Mystery of Dragon's Seal: Journey to China was released in Germany in a 4K + 2D + 3D Mediabook. It includes German and English audio, German subtitles (optional) and the 3D and 2D discs are Region B locked. < Import by Amazon EU on amazon.uk The Iron Mask 4K + 2D + 3D Blu-ray Mediabook Iron Mask 4K + 3D Blu-ray < Import by Amazon EU on amazon https://shop.kochmedia.com/shop/de_A...ILM&id=1064904 https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/movie/detai...rtner=26&subid https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08XH2JN8K/ So we did hear about a sequel, here's the IMDB page for it: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6218010/ Looks like it might be just called Journey to China: The Mystery of the Iron Mask in some places. The poster confirms 3D so we should be in for another visual treat. The first Viy was a mixed bag. Great visuals and design work but distracting dubbing (especially the English speaking actors) and a meandering storyline. Arnold Schwarzeneggar and Jackie Chan of all people have joined the cast this time. Jason Flemyng and Charles Dance return from the first movie. Here's a pic of Jackie and Arnie from the movie: Last edited by the13thman; 07-13-2021 at 02:28 PM. Reason: updated

04-07-2017, 08:59 PM	#2
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Arnold and Jackie Chan in the film, interesting. Thanks for the details Levcore. I haven't seen the 1st one, is the 3D worth it?

04-07-2017, 10:02 PM	#3
infiniteCR Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:327 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:190 Blu-ray reviews:5	I have no interest in the first one but this one looks promising. Its a good sign it isn't saying its a sequel on the cover.

03-30-2018, 07:52 PM	#5
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2616 Trading Score:3	Wow visually this looks fantastic and very geared towards a 3D experience.

03-31-2018, 02:11 PM	#7
Battail Member Member since:Mar 2017	that's good to hear levcore. I ordered the first one a couple weeks ago and I'm praying I've ordered the correct disc with the English dub. seems like it's taking forever to get here.

03-31-2018, 03:43 PM	#8
DB5 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Orlando, Fl 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:791 Trading Score:223	Somehow I missed this thread when it first started or forgot about it, went ahead and ordered the prequel off Ebay UK from a seller in Germany, I hope I don't find the English dubbing to distracting as has been mentioned.

03-31-2018, 05:18 PM	#9
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2616 Trading Score:3	Hope you both enjoy! The dubbing is distracting especially with English speaking actor Jason Flemyng who is clearly performing his scenes in English yet is dubbed by himself.

05-03-2018, 06:01 PM	#11
Hardkore Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:153 MA collection:1 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Trailer looks great! Any idea how much of a wide release this will get? It made my must see list.

05-04-2018, 05:19 AM	#12
Joe D. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Bronx, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:1	Wanted to get the prequel but only 3D region A or all region is the Russian Federation Russian language only edition

05-04-2018, 12:04 PM	#13
Jbug Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Chicago, IL Trading Score:29	The first movie was a great blind buy for me. Very nice PQ and AQ with nice 3D with pop-outs. The story was nice also.

05-04-2018, 04:11 PM	#17
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2616 Trading Score:3	Is Guardians of the Tomb that one with Kelsey Grammar and Kellan Lutz about some killer spiders or something? Was that a 3D movie in Asia then? I think I recall seeing the trailer on YouTube a while back.

07-15-2018, 02:43 AM	#20
Jbug Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Chicago, IL Trading Score:29	I've never noticed bad or any dubbing problems while watching the first movie. This is news to me. Anyone else have that problem?

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