Way of the Dragon Ultimate Edition (JP) January 25th ,2017

[badtour]

Source: https://translate.googleusercontent....N3ZiLI5uPJsxvg

translated Japanese into English

[OldPangYau]

*Gasp* Holy crap! So I'm guessing this will have not only the new 4K master, but also an HD transfer of the Japanese theatrical cut, AND HD Japanese trailers? Damn. Fingers crossed that The Big Boss will get a similar treatment, as that was the only other one missing an HD Japanese theatrical cut in the 2012 releases. Although all of them were missing Japanese trailers (aside from the revival double feature trailer for Big Boss and Fist of Fury)

[reason108]

Ok, this madness needs to stop! I`m going to end up with a 100 copies of 4k mastered WOTD by the end of January!

This would be nice but I have the HK version pre-ordered. And, we know that there will not be any English subs. So, I can talk myself out of getting this...until I end up getting it. Oh well, I have no willpower!

[OldPangYau]

Originally Posted by reason108

This would be nice but I have the HK version pre-ordered. And, we know that there will not be any English subs. So, I can talk myself out of getting this...

THE JAPANESE THEATRICAL CUT IS ENGLISH DUBBED

[Richardrli]

If Shout Factory doesn't release WOTD then I will get this one instead.

[reason108]

Originally Posted by OldPangYau

THE JAPANESE THEATRICAL CUT IS ENGLISH DUBBED

I wish that you would not have told me that. I could have kept on living in my fantasy world that I do not need to get this. Ok, this is going on to my want list.

[OldPangYau]

Originally Posted by reason108

I wish that you would not have told me that. I could have kept on living in my fantasy world that I do not need to get this. Ok, this is going on to my want list.

Had to get in on the Kermit/Constantine meme I do want to get this eventually, but disposable income is at a minimum these days Unless it's The Big Boss, then I'm all over it

[OldPangYau]

Holy balls... guys...



This is a two-blu set

And while there's nothing on YouTube at the moment, they have an announcement trailer on Amazon, which shows snippets of the pre-opening Japanese logo, the 1975 Japanese trailer, and a 1997 revival trailer. Although that second disc may possibly just be the same 2012 disc... one would hope they would at least swap out the main film for the new 4K master on that second disc.

[Richardrli]

So is it confirmed that the main feature is 4K remastered, or standard HD?

[OldPangYau]

Originally Posted by Richardrli

So is it confirmed that the main feature is 4K remastered, or standard HD?

That's the confusing part right now, the announcement makes it seem like the second disc in the set uses the 2012 disc which has the 2009 HD master, but not confirmed. The first disc seems to be strictly Japanese theatrical media (HD transfer of Japanese theatrical cut and Japanese trailers)

[Phesstve]

I translated this from Amazon.co.jp about this release (feel free to correct and make the translation better):

"The Way of the Dragon" 45th. Anniversary !
"Ultimate Edition" Blu-ray with the release of the Japanese public version edition & trailer & revival publicized information that went on for HD telecine from a miraculously discovered Japanese release was released on January 25th in Japan's first public release day!

New version of the Japanese public version edition & trailer & revival release notice newly released from a miraculously discovered Japanese public version negative

● Disc.1
Japan released version main version Japan theatrical version trailer revival at the time of release special information

● Disc.2 ◎ PPWB-300007 "The Way of the Dragon Extreme Edition" and special bonus features:
- English version trailer
- Mandarin version trailer
- Cantonese version trailer
- Latest edition trailer
- 8 mm movie theater "The way to the Dragon"
- All English version Opening
- America open version
- Opening interview with Samo Han Kimpo (Hung ?), Simon Yam, Chong Pui, Barry Wong, Flora Chan, Clarence Fo, Rocky Rye and Tony Liu.
- Photo Gallery (Photo Album / Slide Show)


Included in the package:
● Japan Theater Publication Pamphlet (reprint Version, not original of course)
● Hong Kong Released Flyer (also a reprint version)
● O-Ring Specification & Reversible Specification Jacket

■ Production: 1972 Hong Kong ■ Number of Discs: 2
■ Screen size: 16: 9 Scope size ■ Recording time: 100 minutes

(C) 2010 Fortune Star Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.

※ Image benefits, product specifications, jacket pictures and the like are subject to change without prior notice.

By the way, did anyone notice this picture (with the text):

Original negative film of "The Way to the Dragon

I assume these are the original Japanese version negatives...

[grim_tales]

Thats very cool

[almo89]

I trust Japanese versions over HK editions any day even if the info isn't clear.

[Kubi123]

Perfect, I'm so happy!

Please come The Big Boss HD Japanese theatrical cut Paramount, please, please, please!

Then just missing a negative of Enter the Dragon.

[Kubi123]

The Cover of The Way of the Dragon is wonderful

[claymore1993]

[claymore1993]

[reason108]

Originally Posted by claymore1993

Originally Posted by claymore1993

I`m guessing these screen shots are from the Japanese theatrical version of the movie? If so, then perhaps I need to get this. Fortune Star and Ritrovata botched the aspect ratio/framing on their recent HD master. I would rather watch a 4k master from the theatrical print that shows how it should have been; even if it is slightly less PQ.

[spannick]

i compared one shot of these to the new HK Blu and they're basically the same crop trash job sadly...

[claymore1993]

Originally Posted by reason108

I`m guessing these screen shots are from the Japanese theatrical version of the movie? If so, then perhaps I need to get this. Fortune Star and Ritrovata botched the aspect ratio/framing on their recent HD master. I would rather watch a 4k master from the theatrical print that shows how it should have been; even if it is slightly less PQ.

Yes, these are from the Japanese theatrical cut BD : export English dub(but replaced the yells with BL's own), selectable subs(not burned subs), theme song by Mike Remedios and original soundtrack ''Big Guy''

ドラゴンへの道（シングル盤ボーカル) - YouTube

The Way Of The Dragon OST - 06 - The Big Guy - YouTube

Interestingly, disc 1 includes 20 mins highlights of the film as special bonus features. Amazon says the highlights were made for advertising on TV.