The Lucky Stars 3-Film Collection (1983-1985) - March 22, 2021

[reason108]

Originally Posted by revoloution

Or Tsui Hark's The Blade

Originally Posted by madridista8700

Perhaps the WB version of Drunken Master II?

Originally Posted by dwk

I think you could be right. It was pointed out a couple months ago that Drunken Master II is now available digitally from WB on Amazon and Vudu.

Hopefully this is a sign that the Miramax death crypt has broken open and we will start seeing stuff like Police Story 3 escape to other labels.

WB has already released The Blade (2016 WAC dvd) and Drunken Master 2 (2018 blu-ray).

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[dwk]

Originally Posted by reason108

WB has already released The Blade (2016 WAC dvd) and Drunken Master 2 (2018 blu-ray).

Yeah, but Drunken Master II was only released by WB in Japan and Korea (and I think the English subs were actually dubtitles) because Miramax still had the rights to the US and UK. I hope that they are doing a US release with proper subtitles.

[cooey]

Pre-order up now at Amazon (currently £31.95 but I’m sure it’ll drop to match Eureka)

[Drunksnake]

Originally Posted by dwk

Yeah, but Drunken Master II was only released by WB in Japan and Korea (and I think the English subs were actually dubtitles) because Miramax still had the rights to the US and UK. I hope that they are doing a US release with proper subtitles.

And Hong Kong I think as I have the HK Warner Archive release. With SDH dubtitles unfortunately.

[Pochacco]

I sat down to watch my HKL DVD of My Lucky Stars this afternoon as it'd been several years and it only dawned on me that Michiko Nishiwaki was in God of Gamblers. It was that icy cold stare in the gambling den and the shake of the dice cup that confirmed things for me. The movie is silly enjoyable fun and I look forward to the BR release!

[reason108]

Originally Posted by dwk

Yeah, but Drunken Master II was only released by WB in Japan and Korea (and I think the English subs were actually dubtitles) because Miramax still had the rights to the US and UK. I hope that they are doing a US release with proper subtitles.

HK as well. But, it was easily available from many online retailers.

True, but, subtitles are better than no subs at all. I find that a lot of times that an English dub track is worse than dubtitles; well, to my ears, anyways. And, to be honest, how many people can actually speak or understand Cantonese or Mandarin that would know if the subs and dubs were off? And, if you knew enough to know then why would you even bother with the English subs anyways?

But, as can be witnessed on other threads, even proper subtitles can cause conflict amongst members here due to slight interpretations of the language being subbed. Personally, I think it's a bit silly to go on page after page debating with someone why an English sub was subbed a particular way; not unless you are fluent in the native language and spot someone's misinterpretation.

In all honesty, though, I would buy DM II again if it were remastered with a current 4 or 2k master and given more accurate English subs. WB did use an older master for DM II; and, a new master would be best. But, the story is pretty easy to follow even with dubtitles.

Of course, this is all my opinion and I do like things to be the best it can be. Think I would prefer getting product from 88 and Eureka as I feel safe in knowing that the people behind it all are at least trying and actually give a sh*t! WB does give me much confidence that they can handle it. Though, I did purchase Pedicab Driver and The Blade from them on dvd, they were using SDH subs. I would love to see either 88 or Eureka get a chance at those. But, still will be more than happy if they continue to release Golden Harvest catalog titles. There are still some major classics that need release. Hoping 2021 is the right year to square some of those away! Like Captain Picard says: "Make it so!"!

[dwk]

I doubt if 88 Films or Eureka would be able to get their hands on any WB titles. I gather it is extremely expensive to license from them. So it will be WAC or nothing, unfortunately.

[reason108]

Originally Posted by dwk

I doubt if 88 Films or Eureka would be able to get their hands on any WB titles. I gather it is extremely expensive to license from them. So it will be WAC or nothing, unfortunately.

Well, if they can try to collect $10,000 for one bonus extra, what would the possibilities be to license a film? Of course, I'm guessing it would be a lot lot more, right?

[slask]

why Amazon preorder’s not available?

[Mr_Orange]

Pre-ordering is available on Amazon UK.

[malcy30]

Originally Posted by Mr_Orange

Pre-ordering is available on Amazon UK.

Has been available for almost 3 weeks as posted earlier in his thread.
I pre-ordered from them on 11th December.

[gap]

Originally Posted by slask

why Amazon preorder’s not available?

If your delivery address isn't in the UK, you won't be able to find it.

[Fangmacher]

Originally Posted by drush9999

I'll bet that's either the HK cut of Rumble in the Bronx or First Strike.

If it’s not either of those, and since they already released Thunderbolt on DVD-R, I’m gonna guess it’s Who Am I? since that’s in their share of the GL library also

[Jari]

Originally Posted by gap

If your delivery address isn't in the UK, you won't be able to find it.

I can't find this at Amazon (I don't live in the UK), but I was able to pre-order Tremors 4k and Crash 4k (and lots of others) previously?

[malcy30]

Originally Posted by Jari

I can't find this at Amazon (I don't live in the UK), but I was able to pre-order Tremors 4k and Crash 4k (and lots of others) previously?

It’s random what pre-orders Amazon allow foreigners to buy and what are blocked. This is one of the titles they have blocked.

[Sommerswerd]

Originally Posted by Jari

I can't find this at Amazon (I don't live in the UK), but I was able to pre-order Tremors 4k and Crash 4k (and lots of others) previously?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08P3SBNPV/?coliid=IP8ESVQUP6VMA

[reason108]

Originally Posted by malcy30

It’s random what pre-orders Amazon allow foreigners to buy and what are blocked. This is one of the titles they have blocked.

It will probably show up for delivery to the US around the time it is released.

[Jari]

Thanks for the link!

[malcy30]

Has dropped another £1 on Amazon. It’s now £26.99