Enter the Dragon (1973) (40th Anniversary Edition) (Remastered)

[mjcavinder]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Bowling was huge at the time, most of them were later converted into arcades with laser skeet.

Thanks Dinger...

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Bowling was huge at the time, most of them were later converted into arcades with laser skeet.

From there they all became adult bookstores, only later to be converted into the Starbucks cafes you see today. Plans are in the works to eventually change all Starbucks into suicide booths.

[The Fallen Deity]

It's a shame that the original artwork wasn't used for the front cover, it's badass. The new cover isn't too bad though, I've seen worse. Going by Warner's' treatment of their catalog releases in the last few years, I have a strong feeling this transfer will be good.

[The Dragon]

Originally Posted by the sordid sentinel

I don't like it but I've seen worse for sure. If they just get the A/V quality right I'll be happy. If that happens I will get this when the price is reasonable.

I hate to burst anyone's bubble here, but the fact they haven't mentioned remastered audio, alarms me. That'd be a sales killer, and as we move closer to release date, that's what I'm watching for.

They're really jerking fans of this film around with lack of attention to detail:

* Heller's commentary and no new commentary

* No deleted scenes or alternate angles (the entire film was shot with alternate cameras/angles)

* No original theatrical cut

* Same old special features from earlier release

* No interviews with surviving cast members (another missed opportunity as they have been dying off)

[The Fallen Deity]

They might announce more details when it gets closer to release date.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by The Dragon

I hate to burst anyone's bubble here, but the fact they haven't mentioned remastered audio, alarms me. That'd be a sales killer, and as we move closer to release date, that's what I'm watching for.

What bubble? Warners put DTS-HD on their re-encoded double dips as a matter of course.

[insomniac013]

Originally Posted by The Dragon

I hate to burst anyone's bubble here, but the fact they haven't mentioned remastered audio, alarms me. That'd be a sales killer, and as we move closer to release date, that's what I'm watching for.

They're really jerking fans of this film around with lack of attention to detail:

* Heller's commentary and no new commentary

* No deleted scenes or alternate angles (the entire film was shot with alternate cameras/angles)

* No original theatrical cut

* Same old special features from earlier release

* No interviews with surviving cast members (another missed opportunity as they have been dying off)

Plus they took out on the feature length Bruce Lee centric documentary which was on the previous release. Not cool

[MifuneFan]

wbshop has their pre-order up for $39.95:

http://www.wbshop.com/product/enter+...ks&from=Search

[mjcavinder]

does anyone know if the audio commentary by producer Paul Heller and screenwriter Michael Allin on the "snap case" dvd is the same as the 2 disc dvd & bluray?

Back of snap case dvd...
"Audio commentary by producer Paul M. Heller and writer Michael Allin"

Back of blu ray/2 disc dvd...
"Audio commentary by producer Paul M. Heller"

I could dig out my dvd...I remember the commentary? had a "call in" Michael Allin? maybe thats why he wasn't named on bluray or just left out for space?
or two different commentaries....

[mjcavinder]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

wbshop has their pre-order up for $39.95:

http://www.wbshop.com/product/enter+...ks&from=Search

That reminds me that the film was released on 8-15-73....815 my grandmothers birthday and Oceanic Flight was 815

[kdo]

Originally Posted by The Dragon

* Same old special features from earlier release

There are some new features being offered on the 40th...they don't look overly impressive, but they are there nonetheless...

Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

They might announce more details when it gets closer to release date.

I'd imagine so.

Originally Posted by insomniac013

Plus they took out on the feature length Bruce Lee centric documentary which was on the previous release. Not cool

Again, this was due to matters of legality regarding the "Game of Death" footage included in that documentary. I'm sure Warner didn't opt to do it for no particular reason, they were probably forced to by law.

Originally Posted by mjcavinder

does anyone know if the audio commentary by producer Paul Heller and screenwriter Michael Allin on the "snap case" dvd is the same as the 2 disc dvd & bluray?

Back of snap case dvd...
"Audio commentary by producer Paul M. Heller and writer Michael Allin"

Back of blu ray/2 disc dvd...
"Audio commentary by producer Paul M. Heller"

I could dig out my dvd...I remember the commentary? had a "call in" Michael Allin? maybe thats why he wasn't named on bluray or just left out for space?
or two different commentaries....

I owned the original snap DVD, as well as the 2-disc remastered release and 2007 Blu, it is the exact same commentary on all 3 releases. The commentary is almost entirely Heller, and he calls Allin on the phone.

[Geoff D]

Do yourselves a favour: if you haven't listened to the Heller commentary, then DON'T because it's utterly awful.

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Since I acquired a good resource of the original poster, I'll definitely be making a custom cover:



Go ahead and call me crazy.

No not crazy, just very passionate about your cover art.

[I KEEL YOU]

That cover is epic.

[MifuneFan]

It's the cover art they've always gone with, not sure why they always feel the need to change things now with Blu-ray.

[madridista8700]

I did these two a while back when the 40th Anniversary Edition was unannounced. Will finish them once all info has been given...

[rickah88]

Fantastic job!

[drees5761]

Originally Posted by Dragon Lee

Bruce was dubbed by Warrior's Journey director John Little in that scene. supposedly the audio was never recorded/lost so when the scene was re-integrated into the film, Little dubbed the lines. The G.O.D. lost footage was also dubbed by Little.

Bruce did record his dialog for this scene, it was even available on a Japanese LP in the 70's. Don't know why they didnt use it...In fact someone did a version with Bruce's real voice..here it is on Youtube....

Enter The Dragon Bruce's Real Voice - YouTube

[kdo]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Do yourselves a favour: if you haven't listened to the Heller commentary, then DON'T because it's utterly awful.

It has been years since I last listened to it... and while I personally found it informative to an extent, I'll admit I wasn't overly impressed. Personally, I would've much preferred a Jim Kelly and John Saxon commentary ...

"I'll take you darlin'...and you...and you....and...you! Please understand, if I missed anyone, it's been a big day, I'm a little tired..."

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by drees5761

Bruce did record his dialog for this scene, it was even available on a Japanese LP in the 70's. Don't know why they didnt use it...In fact someone did a version with Bruce's real voice..here it is on Youtube....Enter The Dragon Bruce's Real Voice - YouTube

Jeezus. Great post. That scene is so much better with the right voice dubbed in. Much more intense. Surely they could make it happen and put it on disc as a deleted scene. I'm going to be honest, I don't like that scene added into the movie. I much prefer how Lee is introduced in the theatrical version.