Dynamo (1978) (The Pearl River Collection) - April 14, 2020 - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 12-17-2019, 01:49 PM

Following the release of The Leg Fighters, the next release in VCI's imprint The Pearl River Collection will be Dynamo (1978) starring Bruce Li. The transfer will be sourced from a 35MM uncut English print, but also include 16MM alternate cut sourced from a 2K scan.

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When a cab driver is discovered by corrupt producers as a successor to super star Bruce Lee, they find his rebellious and individual nature may be too much for even their massive enterprise to contain. This fan favorite in the sub-genre of Bruceploitation stars Ho Tsung-Tao (Bruce Li), Ku Feng and Chiang Tao. Directed by The Super Inframan helmer, Hua Shan.

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Bonus Materials

NEW 2K RESTORATION OF ORIGINAL UNCUT 35MM ENGLISH PRINT
Bonus 2K scan from a 16mm alternate cut
Audio commentary by filmmaker and Kung Fu Film fan Michael Worth (author of the Bruceploitation Bible) and UK radio sensation Iain Lee
The Taiwan Connection - Michael Worth’s Journey to Meet a childhood idol: Bruce Li (15-minute original documentary)
Kung Fu Reborn: Featurette on restoration and preservation of Kung Fu film elements
Drawing Dynamo: featurette on cover artist Ian McEwan
Theatrical Trailer to Dynamo
Film essays by Michael Worth and bulletproof Cinema
Bonus Language Tracks: Spanish, French and German

Killer Meteor · 12-17-2019, 02:27 PM

Ooh, wow!

Killer Meteor · 12-17-2019, 03:17 PM

I suppose the alternate cut is the TV edit?

MobFu72 · 12-19-2019, 05:26 PM

Yes!!!!!! Pearl River is the answer to my prayers!!! Hopefully The Hot, The Cool & The Vicious is next

!!!

shibal · 01-07-2020, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MobFu72

Yes!!!!!! Pearl River is the answer to my prayers!!! Hopefully The Hot, The Cool & The Vicious is next

!!!

VCI already announced that the next release in the Pearl River Collection will be Richard Yeung Keun's Duel of the Seven Tigers.

MifuneFan · 03-09-2020, 02:10 PM

Delayed to May 12th

monwobbbo · 03-09-2020, 02:24 PM

one of Bruce Li's better films. i do wish that Chinese Connection 2 (aka Fists Of Fury 2 ) would turn up as that is perhaps his best along with Edge Of Fury whcih is also excellent

theranchhand · 04-07-2020, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by monwobbbo

one of Bruce Li's better films. i do wish that Chinese Connection 2 (aka Fists Of Fury 2 ) would turn up as that is perhaps his best along with Edge Of Fury whcih is also excellent

I can confirm that FOF 2 is already in the works. Michael Worth's 35mm print was actually combined with Quentin Tarantino's 35mm print recently for a new 2K scan. Will be part of a slate of Bruceploitation films that Worth and others have been unearthing and producing.

SEVEN TIGERS and I believe AWAKEN THE PUNCH OF DEATH have both been tapped on Pearl River for the next releases.

Markgway · 04-07-2020, 12:38 AM

English dub only? Oh, dear!

theranchhand · 04-07-2020, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

English dub only? Oh, dear!

For Dynamo? No. There are several languages on it. German and Spanish too I think.

Markgway · 04-07-2020, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by theranchhand

For Dynamo? No. There are several languages on it. German and Spanish too I think.

monwobbbo · 04-07-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by theranchhand

I can confirm that FOF 2 is already in the works. Michael Worth's 35mm print was actually combined with Quentin Tarantino's 35mm print recently for a new 2K scan. Will be part of a slate of Bruceploitation films that Worth and others have been unearthing and producing.

SEVEN TIGERS and I believe AWAKEN THE PUNCH OF DEATH have both been tapped on Pearl River for the next releases.

really. that would be a must buy then. other 2 you mentioned are ok but not great.

theranchhand · 04-07-2020, 07:39 PM

Yes, I guess VCI owns PUNCH negative so they just want to make sure it gets on their line up. Seven tigers is a great film in my opinion. Rumor is they are pulling a few more of Worth’s prints of some Dragon Lee films (Martial Monks and Deadly Silver Ninja I think) plus Worth has worked out something with Tarantino’s collection coming out this fall.

But I know FURY 2 is on its way with some Bruce Li and Lee Tso Nam interviews Worth got. That’s pretty cool.

MobFu72 · 04-07-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by theranchhand

Yes, I guess VCI owns PUNCH negative so they just want to make sure it gets on their line up. Seven tigers is a great film in my opinion. Rumor is they are pulling a few more of Worth’s prints of some Dragon Lee films (Martial Monks and Deadly Silver Ninja I think) plus Worth has worked out something with Tarantino’s collection coming out this fall.

But I know FURY 2 is on its way with some Bruce Li and Lee Tso Nam interviews Worth got. That’s pretty cool.

Which Tarantino Collection?

monwobbbo · 04-08-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by theranchhand

Yes, I guess VCI owns PUNCH negative so they just want to make sure it gets on their line up. Seven tigers is a great film in my opinion. Rumor is they are pulling a few more of Worth’s prints of some Dragon Lee films (Martial Monks and Deadly Silver Ninja I think) plus Worth has worked out something with Tarantino’s collection coming out this fall.

But I know FURY 2 is on its way with some Bruce Li and Lee Tso Nam interviews Worth got. That’s pretty cool.

i'd love to hear/see an interview with Lee Tso Nam as he is one of my fav old school kung fu directors. Martial Monks Of Shaolin Temple is another must have title

theranchhand · 05-04-2020, 07:36 PM

There are only a few snippets on The Leg Fighters with Lee but is part of a much longer series of interviews Worth got with him for both a book he is doing as well as an upcoming documentary on the Bruce Lee Exploitation era. Worth I saw somewhere owns a 35mm print of Martial Monks so maybe it will see the light of day! I think Pearl River has Duel of the Seven Tigers and Punch coming next but has also indicated they are trying to pull elements for Seven Commandments together. Lee's Exit The Dragon I also know has recently been scanned in 2k too.

dr. wai · 05-07-2020, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MobFu72

Which Tarantino Collection?

Tarantino's own personal film print collection. On the latest episode of the Pure Cinema Podcast, Tarantino and Dan Halsted talk about their personal collection of old school martial arts film prints. It is a really interesting episode.

BeastCreatureTrapper · 06-05-2020, 09:18 AM

I hope The Lama Avenger (AKA The Three Avengers) comes to blu-ray one day. There's a decent copy up on Amazon now, but it would be nice to have a physical blu-ray....and to have one with any substantial special features would be amazing!

Killer Meteor · 06-19-2020, 08:30 AM

https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/74368/dynamo/

Sounds like a botch on the picture quality, which is sad as THE LEG FIGHTERS looked fine.

monwobbbo · 06-19-2020, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/74368/dynamo/

Sounds like a botch on the picture quality, which is sad as THE LEG FIGHTERS looked fine.

wow this is bad news. don't think i can justify the cost if it is this bad. not a good start for them

12-17-2019, 02:27 PM	#2
Killer Meteor Banned Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Ooh, wow!

12-17-2019, 03:17 PM	#3
Killer Meteor Banned Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I suppose the alternate cut is the TV edit?

12-19-2019, 05:26 PM	#4
MobFu72 Active Member Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Indiana 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:728 DVD collection:128 Trading Score:1	Yes!!!!!! Pearl River is the answer to my prayers!!! Hopefully The Hot, The Cool & The Vicious is next !!!

03-09-2020, 02:10 PM	#6
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Delayed to May 12th

03-09-2020, 02:24 PM	#7
monwobbbo Power Member Member since:May 2013 Location:upstate NY Blu-ray collection:666 Blu-ray reviews:11	one of Bruce Li's better films. i do wish that Chinese Connection 2 (aka Fists Of Fury 2 ) would turn up as that is perhaps his best along with Edge Of Fury whcih is also excellent

04-07-2020, 12:38 AM	#9
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	English dub only? Oh, dear!

04-07-2020, 07:39 PM	#13
theranchhand Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Southern California 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:1698 DVD collection:174	Yes, I guess VCI owns PUNCH negative so they just want to make sure it gets on their line up. Seven tigers is a great film in my opinion. Rumor is they are pulling a few more of Worth’s prints of some Dragon Lee films (Martial Monks and Deadly Silver Ninja I think) plus Worth has worked out something with Tarantino’s collection coming out this fall. But I know FURY 2 is on its way with some Bruce Li and Lee Tso Nam interviews Worth got. That’s pretty cool.

05-04-2020, 07:36 PM	#16
theranchhand Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Southern California 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:1698 DVD collection:174	There are only a few snippets on The Leg Fighters with Lee but is part of a much longer series of interviews Worth got with him for both a book he is doing as well as an upcoming documentary on the Bruce Lee Exploitation era. Worth I saw somewhere owns a 35mm print of Martial Monks so maybe it will see the light of day! I think Pearl River has Duel of the Seven Tigers and Punch coming next but has also indicated they are trying to pull elements for Seven Commandments together. Lee's Exit The Dragon I also know has recently been scanned in 2k too.

06-19-2020, 08:30 AM	#19
Killer Meteor Banned Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/74368/dynamo/ Sounds like a botch on the picture quality, which is sad as THE LEG FIGHTERS looked fine.

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