Police Story (1985) / Police Story II (1988)

[Akijama]

SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
New 4K digital restorations of Police Story and Police Story 2
Alternate 5.1 surround and English-dubbed soundtracks for both films
Hong Kong–release version of Police Story 2, presented in a high-definition digital transfer for the first time
New programs on Chan’s screen persona and action-filmmaking techniques featuring author and New York Asian Film Festival cofounder Grady Hendrix
Archival interviews with Chan and actor and stuntman Benny Lai
Television program from 1964 detailing the rigors of Peking-opera training, akin to the education that Chan received as a child
Chan stunt reel
Trailers
New English subtitle translations
More!
PLUS: An essay by critic Nick Pinkerton
New covers by Jeremy Enecio

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[Dailyan]

Funny, I just put an order in for the Eureka release yesterday. I bet the biggest advantage the Criterion will have over the Eureka will having a higher quality mono track for "Police Story".

[Joppers]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

I bet the biggest advantage the Criterion will have over the Eureka will having a higher quality mono track for "Police Story".

Where do you think they will source their mono track from?

[Bandit Tajomaru]

Too bad they also couldn't rescue Police Story 3.

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by Joppers

Where do you think they will source their mono track from?

I'm not sure but probably not an old DVD rip.

[terryvar]

because PS III isn't under Fortune Star but Miramax/Weinstein Company

[hanshotfirst1138]

Originally Posted by Joppers

Where do you think they will source their mono track from?

Is there’s some issue just sourcing it from the master? Are the negatives long gone?

[Doctorossi]

I'm very pleased to see this. I hope Criterion might have the option to release the Project A series and would consider doing so!

[Jr7936]

im happy with my eureka Jackie chan releases and then the police story box set from korea which has the 3rd one with original audio

Based on all the different dubs and cuts on the eureka release, I honestly get the feeling that there isn't much more criterion could add except it would be good for people who aren't region free

[TheLostWarriors]

Originally Posted by terryvar

because PS III isn't under Fortune Star but Miramax/Weinstein Company

I thought the Weinstein Company was supposed to go down under because of the lawsuit against Harvey.

[Axl Rose]

At first i was thinking Police Academy - thought what an odd title for Criterion to release.

[DukeTogo84]

Police Story III is my favorite. Would be nice if they had that one as well.

[dwk]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

I'm very pleased to see this. I hope Criterion might have the option to release the Project A series and would consider doing so!

I think those are still with Miramax in the US.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by dwk

with Miramax

aka at least another decade in limbo.

[latehong]

I'll double-dip if Criterion undo the Ritrovata yellow on Police Story 2, which is highly unlikely.

[RossD]

Originally Posted by latehong

I'll double-dip if Criterion undo the Ritrovata yellow on Police Story 2, which is highly unlikely.

Everyone complained that the Eureka release had bad color timing- especially Part 2. Why couldn’t Criterion correct this for their release?

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by RossD

Everyone complained that the Eureka release had bad color timing- especially Part 2. Why couldn’t Criterion correct this for their release?

Eureka had stated that the color timing couldn't be changed due to stipulations by the licensor; I assume that this might carry over for Criterion unless Criterion are aware of the Pisstavision problems and fight Fortune Star to change the color timing.

[terryvar]

hope they included the New Line version for both movies, believe it or not, i think its the best dub version 😛

[Joppers]

Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

Is there’s some issue just sourcing it from the master? Are the negatives long gone?

I assume that was too costly for Eureka's budget but presumably could be possible for Criterion?

Sounds like a lot of work!

[Irongod2112]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

Funny, I just put an order in for the Eureka release yesterday. I bet the biggest advantage the Criterion will have over the Eureka will having a higher quality mono track for "Police Story".

I wouldn't count on that. They will most likely use the same remixed track that Eureka wound up replacing.

Trust me since I started helping Eureka with their Hong Kong releases, Fortune Star hasn't provided a decent mono track yet and I don't see them changing this for Criterion.

Also remember Fortune Star doesn't even have a mono track for Part 2.

I did try contacting Criterion to help them out but unfortunately did not get a reply.

If anyone from Criterion is reading this please feel free to PM me!

I do believe another member here got in contact with them and mentioned the audio and the theatrical cut of Police Story 2.

Will be interesting to see what they put out that's for sure.