Jackie Chan Collection, Vol. 1 (1976-1982) (Shout! Factory)

[MifuneFan]

The Jackie Chan Collection: Volume 1 [1976 - 1982] Blu-ray

In January, Shout! Factory will be releasing Volume One of a Jackie Chan 7-Film Collection, with films ranging from 1976 to 1982.

https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7977

It will include the following 7 Films:

THE KILLER METEORS (1976) (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 104 min.)

A powerful nobleman believes his own wife has poisoned him. To find the elusive antidote in time and kill his evil wife, he hires his adversary, a rogue warrior known for his mastery of deadly explosive projectiles.

SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN (1976) (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 108 min.)

An orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father finds himself living at the Shaolin monastery ... and befriending a prisoner who teaches him a secret and deadly form of kung fu.

TO KILL WITH INTRIGUE (1977) (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 107 min.)

A young master sends his pregnant girlfriend away from the family's castle, fearing for her safety from a vicious gang led by a vengeful woman who had her face scarred as a child by his father.

SNAKE & CRANE ARTS OF SHAOLIN (1978) (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 101 min.)

Entrusted with the book Art Of The Snake And Crane after the mysterious disappearance of the Shaolin Masters who wrote it, a young man must fight off numerous clans to learn the true reason for the disappearance.

DRAGON FIST (1979) (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 97 min.)

After his master is murdered, a martial arts student departs on a sacred journey to avenge him and honor his memory. But when he tracks the killer to a remote village, the evil warlord tries to blackmail him.

BATTLE CREEK BRAWL (1980) (2.39:1, English, Cantonese, Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 96 min.)

A man seeking fame and fortune in Chicago in the 1930s has his life turned upside-down when a merciless mobster takes his brother's fiancée hostage and forces him to enter a no-holds-barred combat tournament in Texas.

DRAGON LORD (1982) (2.39:1, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 96 min. (Hong Kong Cut), 103 min. (Extended Cut))

A martial arts student named Dragon is in constant pursuit of romance when he runs afoul of some nefarious bandits trying to steal antiques and decides to put a stop to their plans!

Bonus Features

DISC ONE: THE KILLER METEORS (1976)

• 2K Transfer From The Original Film Elements
• Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With New Subtitle Translation, Mandarin 5.1 Dolby Digital, English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, English Dub 5.1 Dolby Digital, Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
• NEW Audio Commentary With David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery
• DRAGON LORD (1982) – Bonus Hybrid Cut (Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio)

DISC TWO: SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN (1976)

• 2K Transfer Of The Hong Kong Version From The Original Film Elements
• Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With New Subtitle Translation, English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Alternate Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Ricky Baker On Shaolin Wooden Men
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• English Trailer
• Still Gallery

DISC THREE: TO KILL WITH INTRIGUE (1977)

• 2K Restoration From The Original Film Elements
• Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With New Subtitle Translation, Mandarin 5.1 Dolby Digital, English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Japanese Theatrical Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
• NEW Audio Commentary With David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
• Intriguingly Jackie – An Interview With Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Japanese Teaser Trailer
• Japanese Theatrical Trailer
• Japanese TV Spot
• Still Gallery

DISC FOUR: SNAKE AND CRANE ARTS OF SHAOLIN (1978)

• 2K Restoration From The Original Film Elements
• Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With New Subtitle Translation, Cantonese Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Japanese Theatrical Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
• NEW Audio Commentary With David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
• Pick Your Poison – An Interview With Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker
• Trailer
• Japanese Theatrical Trailer
• Japanese TV Spot
• Still Gallery

DISC FIVE: DRAGON FIST (1979)

• 2K Restoration From The Original Film Elements
• Audio: Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese 5.1 Dolby Digital, Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With New Subtitle Translation, Mandarin Japanese Theatrical audio DTS-HD Master Audio, Mandarin 5.1 Dolby Digital, English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 Dolby Digital
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• A Dragon Rules – An Interview With Writer/Journalist David West
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Japanese Theatrical Trailer
• Japanese TV Spot
• Still Gallery

DISC SIX: BATTLE CREEK BRAWL (1980)

• Audio: English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio , English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Cantonese Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, Mandarin Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio With New Subtitle Translation
• NEW The Golden Boy: Harvesting A Major New Martial Arts Maverick – An 85-Minute Feature Length Documentary, Exclusive To This Release, On The Sensational Seventies Emergence Of Jackie Chan Featuring Contributions From Chen Chi-Hwa (Director Of Shaolin Wooden Men), Andre Morgan (Producer of Battle Creek Brawl), Actress Kristine DeBell (Battle Creek Brawl) Lin Kuang-Yung (Actor/Stuntman, Half A Loaf Of Kung Fu), Film Critic Ricky Baker, Chinese Cinema Academic Dr Lin Fung, And more!
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• NEW Interview With Kristine DeBell (2022)
• Interview With Jackie Chan
• Interview With Producer Fred Weintraub (2013)
• Interview With Actress Kristin DeBell (2013)
• Battle Hardened – An Interview With Critic And Author David West
• Rumble In The USA: Jackie Chan Takes On America – An Interview With Martial Arts Expert Ricky Baker
• Battle Creek Brawl Theatrical Trailer
• The Big Brawl Theatrical Trailer
• The Big Brawl Opening Titles
• Still Gallery

DISC SEVEN: DRAGON LORD (1982)

• Two Cuts Of The Film Restored In 2K From The Original Film Elements – The 96-Minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut And 103-Minute Cut That Was Released In Some Territories With Approximately 15 Minutes Of Extended And Alternate Footage
• Audio (96 Minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut): Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With New Subtitle Translation, Alternate Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, 1982 English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, 2003 English 5.1 Dolby Digital
• Audio (103 Minute Cut): Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
• NEW Audio Commentary With David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
• An Interview With Louis Sit
• An Interview With Actor Mars
• An Interview With Actor Whang In-sik
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Cantonese Trailer
• English Trailer
• Behind-The-Scenes Trailer
• Still Gallery

Unbeatable. Unstoppable. Undeniable. Jackie Chan stands alone among action heroes thanks to his death-defying stunts, unparalleled fight scenes, and his signature sense of humor. An international superstar, Jackie Chan’s films have thrilled fans around the globe for decades.

As the standard bearer for martial arts action, Chan has forged a legacy that never has nor will be matched. Presented here are seven classic films which showcase the unique mixture of martial arts, action, and comedy that has made Jackie Chan a cultural icon

[DukeTogo84]

Nice. Hope we find out what titles soon enough.

[DukeTogo84]

Well, if this is going to 1982 then Dragon Lord (1982) should be one of the films as he only made one film in 1982

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084266..._flmg_t_94_act

[briwas101]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Well, if this is going to 1982 then Dragon Lord (1982) should be one of the films as he only made one film in 1982

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084266..._flmg_t_94_act

You sly sleuth, you.

[navydavey]

Hopefully it is a new scan of Battle Creek Brawl - fingers crossed 88 Films can then re-release it in the UK like they are with Snake And Crane Arts Of Shaolin. I'm surprised 88 Films haven't announced anymore Chan movies in their current Q1 release slate.

[dex14]

Originally Posted by navydavey

Hopefully it is a new scan of Battle Creek Brawl - fingers crossed 88 Films can then re-release it in the UK like they are with Snake And Crane Arts Of Shaolin. I'm surprised 88 Films haven't announced anymore Chan movies in their current Q1 release slate.

They’re teasing a BCB re-release on the bottom of their site.

[MifuneFan]

It's a 7 disc set, so presumably at least 7 films, and if they covered each year, then these would be my guesses

The Killer Meteors (1976)
To Kill With Intrigue (1977)
Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978)
Dragon Fist (1979)
The Young Master (1980)
The Cannonball Run (1981)
Dragon Lord (1982)

1976 and 1978 were busy years for him so it could be a couple other titles

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's a 7 disc set, so presumably at least 7 films, and if they covered each year, then these would be my guesses

The Killer Meteors (1976)
To Kill With Intrigue (1977)
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
Dragon Fist (1979)
The Young Master (1980)
The Cannonball Run (1981)
Dragon Lord (1982)

I believe Half a Loaf of Kung Fu is with Criterion as is The Young Master, so those should be ruled out.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I believe Half a Loaf of Kung Fu is with Criterion as is The Young Master, so those should be ruled out.

Yeah, I had switched up Half a Loaf to Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin right before you replied, though I don't know if the rights to that are with someone else too. Hard to keep track. Forgot about The Young Master being with Criterion as well. That only leaves Battle Creek Brawl for that year then.

It's possible, if not likely that we'll see a few from one year, and maybe a year or two might be skipped.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's possible, if not likely that we'll see a few from one year, and maybe a year or two might be skipped.

Yeah, I think that's likely. I'm curious to see how many films we'll be getting and if it's more than 7. Wonder how many collections we'll be getting. Also Arrow has a Jackie Chan set in the works as well, so it sounds like 2023 is going to be Jackie Chan heavy.

[cmac]

You are very close

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's a 7 disc set, so presumably at least 7 films, and if they covered each year, then these would be my guesses

The Killer Meteors (1976)
To Kill With Intrigue (1977)
Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978)
Dragon Fist (1979)
The Young Master (1980)
The Cannonball Run (1981)
Dragon Lord (1982)

1976 and 1978 were busy years for him so it could be a couple other titles

[starsteam]

Possibilities

New Fist of Fury (previously released to DVD by SF)
The Killer Meteors (previously released to DVD by SF)
Shaolin Wooden Men (previously released to DVD by SF)
To Kill with Intrigue (previously released to DVD by SF)
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (Twilight Time)
Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin (previously released to DVD by SF)
Magnificent Bodyguards (previously released to DVD by SF)
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (Criterion)
Drunken Master (Twilight Time)
Spiritual Kung Fu (Criterion)
The Fearless Hyena (Criterion)
Dragon Fist (previously released to DVD by TMG/SF)
The Young Master (Criterion)
Battle Creek Brawl (previously released to BD by SF)
Dragon Lord (Miramax)

I striked out the Criterion ones, though I can't rule out the possibility of the Twilight Time titles.

Cannonball Run seems like a odd choice to include on a Jackie Chan themed set, and I didn't write down any films where he has a bit part.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by starsteam

Possibilities

New Fist of Fury (previously released to DVD by SF)
The Killer Meteors (previously released to DVD by SF)
Shaolin Wooden Men (previously released to DVD by SF)
To Kill with Intrigue (previously released to DVD by SF)
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (Sony?)
Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin (previously released to DVD by SF)
Magnificent Bodyguards (previously released to DVD by SF)
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (Criterion)
Drunken Master (Twilight Time)
Spiritual Kung Fu (Fox)
The Fearless Hyena (Sony)
Dragon Fist (previously released to DVD by TMG)
The Young Master (Criterion)
Battle Creek Brawl (previously released to BD by SF)
Dragon Lord (Miramax)

Spiritual Kung Fu and The Fearless Hyena are also now with Criterion, so those can be ruled out for this set.

[starsteam]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Spiritual Kung Fu and The Fearless Hyena are also now with Criterion, so those can be ruled out for this set.

Do you think Miramax lost Dragon Lord or if SF is licensing from Paramount? Because the latter would open the door to the other Miramax JC titles.

I say the 8 titles previously released by SF are the most likely, and Dragon Lord. Though it seems generous of them to spread 9 films across 7 discs, so maybe there are more.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by starsteam

Do you think Miramax lost Dragon Lord or if SF is licensing from Paramount? Because the latter would open the door to the other Miramax JC titles.

I think Miramax has lost almost all of their HK titles I believe, which is why most of them are getting released by other labels now.

[MechaFresh82]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I think Miramax has lost almost all of their HK titles I believe, which is why most of them are getting released by other labels now.

I wonder if this is also the case with, Twin Dragons (1992/1999)?

[Killer Meteor]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Spiritual Kung Fu and The Fearless Hyena are also now with Criterion, so those can be ruled out for this set.

Does Criterion defiently have disc rights though, or just streaming?

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

Does Criterion defiently have disc rights though, or just streaming?

It opens with Janus logo apparently, but don’t hold me to that. If that’s the case, then it’s both. Don’t remember where I read that.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

It opens with Janus logo apparently, but don’t hold me to that. If that’s the case, then it’s both. Don’t remember where I read that.

All those Chan movies on the spotlight that month had Janus logos, I believe. I checked them myself at the time

[dr. wai]

I already have most of these from 88 Films so I will probably pass on this collection unless there is something truly special about it. It is nice that these films are coming out in the US though.