The Medallion (2003) (88 Films) Jackie Chan

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Blu-ray.com release page



Release date pushed from Oct to Nov 13 ..

On November 13, 2023, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Jackie Chan’s The Medallion, a 2003 English-language Hong Kong film from Gordon Chan (Fist of Legend) and choreographer Sammo Hung (Ip Man).

Official details:

After high-kicking Hong Kong cop Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan) dies in the line of duty, he finds himself reanimated by an ancient mystic talisman, now with superpowers at his disposal! His return stuns his former girlfriend Nicole James (Claire Forlani) and partner Arthur Watson (Lee Evans). The trio must rejoin forces to take on a similarly supernaturally enhanced villain, Snakehead (Julian Sands) and his right- hand man Calvin (Scott Adkins).

The film also stars Anthony Wong (Visible Secret), Christy Chung (Tai Chi Boxer), John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Edison Chen (Twins Effect) and Nicholas Tse (Raging Fire).

Features:

• Limited Edition “metallic” Slipcase
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
• 5.1 English DTS-HD Master Surround Audio
• 2.0 English LPCM Stereo Audio
• Audio commentary by producer Bill Borden and editor Don Brocho
• Alternate Ending
• 14 Deleted Scenes
• Theatrical Trailer

So new things from US or AUS prior BD release:
-Packaging-
*NEW* Slipcase, Limited Edition "metallic" -- somebody update what this means when you get your 88 Films edition please

-Audio-
*NEW* English DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio is new
AUS release back art shows 5.1 audio but likely DD lossy - can someone confirm and update it's release page?)
US release had LPCM 2.0 English

-Video-
Aspect Ratio
The US back art listed AR as 1.85:1 but was actually 2.39:1, so I hope that's yet another spec mistake, as this announcement also says 1.85:1 AR

-Special Features-
*NEW* Alternate Ending
*EXPANDED* 14 (up from 2) included on US release
No special features listed for AUS edition