The Project A Collection Blu-ray (1983-1987) (88 Films)

[MifuneFan]

88 Films will be releasing a special 2-Disc collection on Blu-ray for Project A (1983) and Project A Part II (1987). This is in addition to a 4-disc 4K release, which will also include these same Blu-ray discs. The set is tentatively set to be released in April July.

https://diabolikdvd.com/product/blu-...-ray-preorder/

https://www.amazon.com/Project-Colle...s%2C413&sr=8-1

LIMITED EDITION 2 DISC BOX SET SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Double-walled Slipcase featuring new art by “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien
• Double-sided artwork for both sleeves featuring new art by “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien & original Hong Kong posters

PROJECT A SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES:

• Brand new 4K Remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [106 mins] from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in the original 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
• Brand new 4K Remaster of the Extended Taiwanese Cut [115 mins] from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in the original 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
• Cantonese & Mandarin-language options in Dolby Atmos and mono with newly translated subtitles and English Mono Dub [Mandarin Inserts during extended scenes in Taiwanese Cut]
• Audio commentary by Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto [Hong Kong Cut]
• Solo audio commentary by Frank Djeng [Hong Kong Cut]
• Interview with Jackie Chan’s Best Stunt Double, Mars Cheung
• Dancing With Danger — Interview with Stunt God Mars
• Master Killer — Interview with Grandmaster Lee Hoi-san
• The Elusive Dragon — Interview with Yuen Biao
• The Pirates Den — Interview with Dick Wei
• Can’t Stop the Music - Interview with Composer Michael Lai
• Project Collector with Paul Dre
• Plan B — Writer Edward Tang on Project A
• Out-takes
• Japanese Version Ending
• The Making of Project A
• Lunar New Year Introduction [Mandarin with English Subtitles]
• Hong Kong Trailer
• English Trailer
• Stills Gallery

PROJECT A PART II SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES:

• Brand new 4K Remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [107 mins] from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in the original 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
• Brand new 4K Remaster of the Export Cut [98 mins] from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in the original 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
• Cantonese-language options in mono and Dolby Atmos and Mandarin mono with newly translated subtitles [Hong Kong Cut]
• English Mono Dub [Export Cut]
• Audio commentary by Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto [Hong Kong Cut]
• Interview with Anthony Carpio
• The Big Boss — Interview with Chan Wai-Man
• Someone Will Know Me — 1988 documentary focusing on three members of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team
• Japanese Ending
• Full-Screen Jackie Chan Recording Session
• Hong Kong Trailer
• Export Trailer
• Tai Seng Trailer
• Stills Gallery

Starring as a swashbuckling turn-of-the-century coastguard, hot on the trail of cut-throat pirates, smugglers and free-wheeling police officers, Jackie Chan treat his audience to a fun-filled, action-packed motion-picture, experience, which shows him at his most reckless and brilliant and has become a benchmark standard for other filmmakers to follow.

[Brown Jenkin]

Anyone have an idea which cut is to which film(s)?

[Markgway]

Both cuts listed refer to the first film.

[trainreck]

I’m glad to see this is coming as well as the 4K. I’ve been sticking with bds for all these Jackie Chan titles since most of them stateside haven’t had a 4K (besides these releases from 88 of course). It’s great that we’re getting all these titles!

[chen lung]

Does anyone know if VIDI issued the first film on VHS (or indeed any media representing the Taiwanese version in full)?

[DukeTogo84]

Is the Project A Blu-ray only edition up for pre-order yet? I'm only seeing the combo pack.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Is the Project A Blu-ray only edition up for pre-order yet? I'm only seeing the combo pack.

It's up at Diabolik

https://diabolikdvd.com/product/blu-...-ray-preorder/

And Amazon too:

https://www.amazon.com/Project-Colle...s%2C413&sr=8-1

[chen lung]

Does anyone know what Lung says in the attached clips of the first film?

Lung: SOMETHING
Rear-Admiral: Yeah, that's me.
Lung: Okay.

Other than the script for the English version, I don't have many clues.

[atamo]

Originally Posted by chen lung

Does anyone know what Lung says in the attached clips of the first film?

Lung: SOMETHING
Rear-Admiral: Yeah, that's me.
Lung: Okay.

Other than the script for the English version, I don't have many clues.

The Cantonese clip sounds like "Admiral Wellington?"

The Mandarin clip sounds like "General Winter?" or maybe "General Windsor?" - the rank doesn't make sense, but that's what I hear.

I could be wrong.

[Markgway]

Originally Posted by atamo

The Cantonese clip sounds like "Admiral Wellington?"

The Mandarin clip sounds like "General Winter?" or maybe "General Windsor?" - the rank doesn't make sense, but that's what I hear.

I could be wrong.

That's what they sound like to me, too.

[chen lung]

Thanks!


During the end credits of the second film, some representations of the Hong Kong version contain a handful of shots from the main feature. However, a few others have only outtakes/behind-the-scenes. Could historians help?

• Top-middle: Eureka! Entertainment [Blu-ray] {Fortune Star 2K}
• Top-right: Intercontinental Video Limited [DVD] {Fortune Star HDCAM}
• Middle-left: Hong Kong Legends [DVD] {Media Asia print}
• Middle-right: Cantonese-language print {Fortune Star Media DigiBeta}
• Bottom-left: English-language print {Fortune Star Media DigiBeta}
• Bottom-middle: Video Programme Distributors [VHS] {Golden Harvest print}

[Markgway]

Don't know about this, but given that the VPD VHS dates back to 1988, I'd say it's the most likely to be representative of the original.

[chen lung]

Originally Posted by Markgway

Don't know about this, but given that the VPD VHS dates back to 1988, I'd say it's the most likely to be representative of the original.

That's one reason why I'm not sure because, for whatever reason, the export version takes out one shot during the behind-the-scenes/outtakes (resulting in a jump cut when looking at Jackie in the corner).


It could be that later prints of the Hong Kong version adopted something closer to the export version.

Maybe there can be an option on the disc (using seamless branching).

[MifuneFan]

Now delayed to July 9th according to MVD..

[chen lung]

Does anyone have a rip of the export trailer for each film with the Golden Harvest ident? They might have been on a Video Programme Distributors VHS, for example. It would be beneficial as a reference.

[chen lung]

Originally Posted by chen lung

Does anyone have a rip of the export trailer for each film with the Golden Harvest ident? They might have been on a Video Programme Distributors VHS, for example. It would be beneficial as a reference.

Does anyone know what tapes they appeared on?

It's not this trailer:

Project A (1983) 1980s martial arts action comedy movie trailer Jackie Chan - YouTube

[FoulMouff]

88 Films is so bad for responding on social media about tgeir releases. They announce 10 new titles but when asked if there was any update for a delayed title, they just ghost your comments.

I've gotten used to the 88 delays at this point, but the least they could do is update their fans/customers from time to time.

[cooey]

Full specs

LIMITED EDITION 2 DISC BOX SET SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Double-walled Slipcase featuring new art by “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien
- Double-sided artwork for both sleeves featuring new art by “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien & original Hong Kong posters

PROJECT A SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES:
- Brand new 4K Remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [106 mins] from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in the original 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
- Brand new 4K Remaster of the Extended Taiwanese Cut [115 mins] from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in the original 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
- Cantonese & Mandarin-language options in Dolby Atmos and mono with newly translated subtitles and English Mono Dub [Mandarin Inserts during extended scenes in Taiwanese Cut]
- Audio commentary by Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto [Hong Kong Cut]
- Solo audio commentary by Frank Djeng [Hong Kong Cut]
- Interview with Jackie Chan’s Best Stunt Double, Mars Cheung
- Dancing With Danger — Interview with Stunt God Mars
- Master Killer — Interview with Grandmaster Lee Hoi-san
- The Elusive Dragon — Interview with Yuen Biao
- The Pirates Den — Interview with Dick Wei
- Can’t Stop the Music - Interview with Composer Michael Lai
- Project Collector with Paul Dre
- Plan B — Writer Edward Tang on Project A
- Out-takes
- Japanese Version Ending
- The Making of Project A
- Lunar New Year Introduction [Mandarin with English Subtitles]
- Hong Kong Trailer
- English Trailer
- Stills Gallery

PROJECT A PART II SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES:
- Brand new 4K Remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [107 mins] from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in the original 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
- Brand new 4K Remaster of the Export Cut [98 mins] from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in the original 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
- Cantonese-language options in mono and Dolby Atmos and Mandarin mono with newly translated subtitles [Hong Kong Cut]
- English Mono Dub [Export Cut]
- Audio commentary by Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto [Hong Kong Cut]
- Interview with Anthony Carpio
- The Big Boss — Interview with Chan Wai-Man
- Someone Will Know Me — 1988 documentary focusing on three members of the Jackie Chan - Stunt Team
- Japanese Ending
- Full-Screen Jackie Chan Recording Session
- Hong Kong Trailer
- Export Trailer
- Tai Seng Trailer
- Stills Gallery

[Brown Jenkin]

There's no way this is happening, but I got a shipping notification from Target already. Guessing they just caught up in creating labels from the sale.