Enter the Fat Dragon (8/30/17) Japan release - Blu-ray Forum

John_Drake · 06-10-2017, 07:25 PM

Amazon.co.jp is now taking pre-orders for the 1978 Sammo Hung Kung-fu comedy Enter the Fat Dragon.

Tentative release date is 8/30/17 by Eizo bunka sha.

OldPangYau · 06-11-2017, 01:01 AM

reason108 · 06-11-2017, 04:16 AM

I went from shock to heart-attack back down to WTF in a matter of seconds. Please people, think of my heart before posting news like this!

Well, I guess we shall see if it comes back up for pre-order. Is this from the same people that gave us Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon and The Odd Couple? If it is, I may have to get a little excited because they did a pretty good transfer for Odd Couple. (Have not bought STFD yet, so, can't comment on that) And, if it is the same company, hopefully they will provide us with a blu-ray. Though, it would be nice if it is pressed instead of burnt. But, us beggars can't be choosers.

John_Drake · 06-11-2017, 08:19 AM

At least it was working when I posted...

I shouldn't be too worried though as it appears that Amazon has changed all of Eizo Bunka sha's upcoming titles to this status.

OldPangYau · 06-11-2017, 04:55 PM

It would just be nice to have a version without the burnt in subs after all of these years

Rhythm-X · 06-11-2017, 06:02 PM

This title's #46 on the Warner Bros. list, I wonder if they have any involvement here? (Probably not, other than maybe refusing to provide decent materials for use by the Japanese rights holder.)

reason108 · 06-11-2017, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhythm-X

This title's #46 on the Warner Bros. list, I wonder if they have any involvement here? (Probably not, other than maybe refusing to provide decent materials for use by the Japanese rights holder.)

It will be interesting to see if this title gets released or not and under what condition. I am going to have to take a "wait-and-see" approach. Any volunteers to step up and get this and report back to the class?

OldPangYau · 06-13-2017, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhythm-X

This title's #46 on the Warner Bros. list, I wonder if they have any involvement here? (Probably not, other than maybe refusing to provide decent materials for use by the Japanese rights holder.)

Wait... Warner Brothers owns ETFD?

Well... this film is f***ed.

spannick · 06-13-2017, 10:59 PM

the preview Cover has changed to ODD COUPLE for me for that Announcement... (on amazon jp)

John_Drake · 06-16-2017, 01:54 PM

Pre-order is live again at the unusually low price of ￥1998.

spannick · 06-16-2017, 03:20 PM

now correct ODD COUPLE with correct full Japanese title.

Rhythm-X · 06-16-2017, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Futurhythm

Is there an updated version of that list? For one thing Comrades, Almost a Love Story isn't on it and that's definitely owned by WB.

That's a good question - I'd assumed it was on there based on its release date but it's not.

reason108 · 06-17-2017, 05:43 AM

So, wait, I`m confused here. This is a release for Odd Couple on blu-ray, right? Or, for Enter the Fat Dragon? The translation says Odd Couple. But, is this a burnt or pressed blu-ray? I already have the double-set that included the dvd and burnt blu-ray. If it was a pressed blu-ray then I would have to double-dip. If not, not sure that I need two burnt discs.

--- edit --- never mind, I guess.... here is the translation: Burn it Debgon pig couple fist blu-ray
Samo Han Kimpo (Cast), Bruce Lo (Cast, Director) Format: Blu-ray

well, for those that don't have it, this is a pretty good transfer for Odd Couple. it looks really nice but sucks that it is burnt instead of pressed. but, I would recommend it as it is true HD and looks a lot better than the pressed dvd. they should have burn the dvd and pressed the blu-ray. Also, there were English subs on the release. that might be a shock for most of you, it was for me. I`m hoping they release the Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon burnt blu-ray separately too.

WaverBoy · 06-12-2018, 07:02 AM

Will this poor film ever get a decent release? It's an absolute CLASSIC! Hang the Blu-ray, at this point I'd be ecstatic over an anamorphic DVD with removable subtitles. Currently watching the ancient Crash Cinema DVD that I've had for some fifteen years. Well, it beats third generation VHS and at least the mono soundtrack sounds pretty good, with satisfying bass-y thuds during the fight scenes. The scratchy but extremely colorful print with burned-in subs definitely has that drive-in feel. Yep, that's me, trying to look on the bright side of things...

metall210 · 09-19-2018, 12:54 PM

good

spannick · 04-13-2019, 12:24 PM

the REAL Enter the Fat Dragon is now out on a German Bluray / DVD Combo.

Audio Cantonese, English, German. Optional Subtitles English. 3 Movie Versions. true HD.

e_d · 04-13-2019, 01:19 PM

Amazon.de link? Can't find it, nor is it on the db here.

spannick · 04-13-2019, 01:33 PM

well it's brand new so it's not in the db. no amazon.de link yet.

alexavril · 04-13-2019, 01:40 PM

Hi,is this the same with the japanese release?Why call it "REAL"?Thank you.

Also maybe this is a Austrian release?

spannick · 04-13-2019, 01:49 PM

the Japanese Bluray DOES NOT EXIST. it's amazon linked ODD COUPLE in the Database.

Austrian is a good guess, it has no FSK Rating, so that could be it. so yeah this one exists for real. Screenshots later.

06-10-2017, 07:25 PM	#1
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	Enter the Fat Dragon (8/30/17) Japan release Amazon.co.jp is now taking pre-orders for the 1978 Sammo Hung Kung-fu comedy Enter the Fat Dragon. Tentative release date is 8/30/17 by Eizo bunka sha.

06-17-2017, 05:43 AM	#13
reason108 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 8	So, wait, I`m confused here. This is a release for Odd Couple on blu-ray, right? Or, for Enter the Fat Dragon? The translation says Odd Couple. But, is this a burnt or pressed blu-ray? I already have the double-set that included the dvd and burnt blu-ray. If it was a pressed blu-ray then I would have to double-dip. If not, not sure that I need two burnt discs. --- edit --- never mind, I guess.... here is the translation: Burn it Debgon pig couple fist blu-ray Samo Han Kimpo (Cast), Bruce Lo (Cast, Director) Format: Blu-ray well, for those that don't have it, this is a pretty good transfer for Odd Couple. it looks really nice but sucks that it is burnt instead of pressed. but, I would recommend it as it is true HD and looks a lot better than the pressed dvd. they should have burn the dvd and pressed the blu-ray. Also, there were English subs on the release. that might be a shock for most of you, it was for me. I`m hoping they release the Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon burnt blu-ray separately too. Last edited by reason108; 06-17-2017 at 06:05 AM.

09-19-2018, 12:54 PM	#15
metall210 Member Member since:May 2015	good Last edited by metall210; 09-19-2018 at 01:25 PM.

04-13-2019, 01:40 PM	#19
alexavril Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010	Hi,is this the same with the japanese release?Why call it "REAL"?Thank you. Also maybe this is a Austrian release? Last edited by alexavril; 04-13-2019 at 04:34 PM.

06-11-2017, 01:01 AM	#2
OldPangYau Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:596 DVD collection:194

06-11-2017, 04:16 AM	#3
reason108 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 8	I went from shock to heart-attack back down to WTF in a matter of seconds. Please people, think of my heart before posting news like this! Well, I guess we shall see if it comes back up for pre-order. Is this from the same people that gave us Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon and The Odd Couple? If it is, I may have to get a little excited because they did a pretty good transfer for Odd Couple. (Have not bought STFD yet, so, can't comment on that) And, if it is the same company, hopefully they will provide us with a blu-ray. Though, it would be nice if it is pressed instead of burnt. But, us beggars can't be choosers.

06-11-2017, 08:19 AM	#4
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	At least it was working when I posted... I shouldn't be too worried though as it appears that Amazon has changed all of Eizo Bunka sha's upcoming titles to this status.

06-11-2017, 04:55 PM	#5
OldPangYau Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:596 DVD collection:194	It would just be nice to have a version without the burnt in subs after all of these years

06-11-2017, 06:02 PM	#6
Rhythm-X Member Member since:Jul 2013	This title's #46 on the Warner Bros. list, I wonder if they have any involvement here? (Probably not, other than maybe refusing to provide decent materials for use by the Japanese rights holder.)

06-13-2017, 10:59 PM	#9
spannick Senior Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:224 DVD collection:14	the preview Cover has changed to ODD COUPLE for me for that Announcement... (on amazon jp)

06-16-2017, 01:54 PM	#10
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	Pre-order is live again at the unusually low price of ￥1998.

06-16-2017, 03:20 PM	#11
spannick Senior Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:224 DVD collection:14	now correct ODD COUPLE with correct full Japanese title.

06-12-2018, 07:02 AM	#14
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	Will this poor film ever get a decent release? It's an absolute CLASSIC! Hang the Blu-ray, at this point I'd be ecstatic over an anamorphic DVD with removable subtitles. Currently watching the ancient Crash Cinema DVD that I've had for some fifteen years. Well, it beats third generation VHS and at least the mono soundtrack sounds pretty good, with satisfying bass-y thuds during the fight scenes. The scratchy but extremely colorful print with burned-in subs definitely has that drive-in feel. Yep, that's me, trying to look on the bright side of things...

04-13-2019, 12:24 PM	#16
spannick Senior Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:224 DVD collection:14	the REAL Enter the Fat Dragon is now out on a German Bluray / DVD Combo. Audio Cantonese, English, German. Optional Subtitles English. 3 Movie Versions. true HD.

04-13-2019, 01:19 PM	#17
e_d Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Online	Amazon.de link? Can't find it, nor is it on the db here.

04-13-2019, 01:33 PM	#18
spannick Senior Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:224 DVD collection:14	well it's brand new so it's not in the db. no amazon.de link yet.

04-13-2019, 01:49 PM	#20
spannick Senior Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:224 DVD collection:14	the Japanese Bluray DOES NOT EXIST. it's amazon linked ODD COUPLE in the Database. Austrian is a good guess, it has no FSK Rating, so that could be it. so yeah this one exists for real. Screenshots later.

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