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CaptainYoda · 12-22-2022, 05:05 PM

Same. I figured none of those three would hit their release date when Dragon Forever changed dates like 6 times. It was originally July!!! And moved like one month at a time many times.

I would like to get these movies but it seems they are struggling to get anything out.

DukeTogo84 · 12-22-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chie Satonaka

Not surprised at all. Hopefully Dragons Forever sticks to the 10th.

I actually just got my copy in my hands, so it's real this time!

russweiss1 · 12-22-2022, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainYoda

I would like to get these movies but it seems they are struggling to get anything out.

They just released over half a dozen films. I know they've delayed many titles but it's a stretch to say they are struggling to get anything out.

DukeTogo84 · 12-22-2022, 08:30 PM

I'm really curious what the issue is. They only released one film on time in the past 6 months here in the US and every single title outside of Blood and Diamonds was delayed. Just curious as to what the issue might be.

cooey · 12-22-2022, 08:53 PM

They posted this the other day in the Hell of the Living Dead 4K thread -

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Originally Posted by Cinema84 View Post
Has anything from 88 Films ever shipped on time?

Occasionally....

The trouble is we have to commit to a schedule 4-5 months ahead for our sales agency but there are so many variables in these releases it can be a real struggle to hit these dates however well intended and thought out they are. I absolutely hate delaying releases, its always gutting when we have to...

Anyway, sorry.

I’m sure this is relevant to both U.K. and US releases

Cinema84 · 12-23-2022, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by russweiss1

They just released over half a dozen films. I know they've delayed many titles but it's a stretch to say they are struggling to get anything out.

As you can see from the post above, they really are struggling. The problem is unrealistic deadlines imposed by their distributors. The labels are forced to commit to a street date. I suspect that participation from subjects for extras could also be a factor. I think if someone doesn't or can't commit to an interview, the label should just go ahead with the release. Extras are nice but many are not worth waiting endlessly for.

NathanLurker · 12-23-2022, 04:13 PM

A delayed release is no biggie for me. It's just a bit of delay on the satisfaction of owning the film. As much as we're excited to get our movies, it's ready when it's ready. In the vinyl industry, I've had many pre-orders taking 8+ months to be shipped. Obviously, companies should look into trying to set realistic dates for their releases, but I leave it to them to work that out, in the end I don't mind waiting, got plenty of catching up to do on other titles in my to watch pile.

trentdiesel · 12-23-2022, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NathanLurker

A delayed release is no biggie for me. It's just a bit of delay on the satisfaction of owning the film. As much as we're excited to get our movies, it's ready when it's ready. In the vinyl industry, I've had many pre-orders taking 8+ months to be shipped. Obviously, companies should look into trying to set realistic dates for their releases, but I leave it to them to work that out, in the end I don't mind waiting, got plenty of catching up to do on other titles in my to watch pile.

Everyone does but for some reason release schedules and shipping and I got it before you takes precedence. Everyone should just take it easy and enjoy what they do have, a couple years ago 88 Films in the US was a dream and these awesome films we have the opportunity to get weren't even on the radar at all.

Coolcicada · 12-25-2022, 01:39 PM

According to Amazon, the release date of Police Story 3 - Super Cop 4K is now March 2023.

hainesdogg · 01-01-2023, 12:13 AM

I got a delay notification from Bullmoose for Gorgeous. I think it was bumped to March as well.

MovieBuff647 · 01-05-2023, 03:26 PM

The Magnificent Warriors release exists!!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnCjud9s...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

StarDestroyer52 · 01-05-2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieBuff647

The Magnificent Warriors release exists!!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnCjud9s...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Should mean Diabolik will be shipping them soon.

StarDestroyer52 · 01-06-2023, 07:16 PM

Just got my pre-authorization charge for Dragons Forever 4K from BullMoose, so it should be shipping out soon. Can't wait to watch my favorite Hong Kong film on BluRay.

StarDestroyer52 · 01-06-2023, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

Just got my pre-authorization charge for Dragons Forever 4K from BullMoose, so it should be shipping out soon. Can't wait to watch my favorite Hong Kong film on BluRay.

And it just shipped. Based on previous estimates, I've usually got pre-orders from BullMoose the Monday before release date.

MovieBuff647 · 01-09-2023, 06:54 PM

Reviews for Dragons Forever are up:

4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Drago...315200/#Review

2K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Drago...314934/#Review

hainesdogg · 01-09-2023, 10:21 PM

I got my copy of Dragons Forever 4K today!

MovieBuff647 · 01-11-2023, 06:30 PM

Bonus Features for Police Story 3:

Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
Flying High - Interview with Jackie Chan
Dancing with Death - Interview with Michelle Yeoh
The Stuntmaster General - Interview with Stanley Tong
The Fall Guy - Interview with Ken Lo
Stanley Tong Interview (2004)
Outtakes and Behind the Scenes
Hong Kong, English, and US Trailers
7 US TV Spots
US Video Screener Promo
Japanese Teaser
Guy Laroche 1984 commercial with Jackie Chan & Michelle Yeoh

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnSRJ...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

baXXXter · 01-12-2023, 01:13 PM

I don’t know if this has been asked before, but why in the hell doesn’t 88 release their Cat III titles stateside? It’s like they’re keeping all their best titles in region B only, and it’s pretty annoying.

Cinema84 · 01-12-2023, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by baXXXter

I don’t know if this has been asked before, but why in the hell doesn’t 88 release their Cat III titles stateside? It’s like they’re keeping all their best titles in region B only, and it’s pretty annoying.

Maybe because Vinegar Syndrome has US rights? Expect an avalanche of those this year.

baXXXter · 01-12-2023, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Maybe because Vinegar Syndrome has US rights? Expect an avalanche of those this year.

That would be awesome. I sure hope so. I really want to retire my HK pressing of Erotic Ghost Story, among others.

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12-22-2022, 05:05 PM	#681
CaptainYoda Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Temescal Valley, CA 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:335	Same. I figured none of those three would hit their release date when Dragon Forever changed dates like 6 times. It was originally July!!! And moved like one month at a time many times. I would like to get these movies but it seems they are struggling to get anything out.

12-22-2022, 08:30 PM	#684
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:4094 Trading Score:117	I'm really curious what the issue is. They only released one film on time in the past 6 months here in the US and every single title outside of Blood and Diamonds was delayed. Just curious as to what the issue might be.

12-23-2022, 04:13 PM	#687
NathanLurker Active Member Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Montreal 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:834 DVD collection:18	A delayed release is no biggie for me. It's just a bit of delay on the satisfaction of owning the film. As much as we're excited to get our movies, it's ready when it's ready. In the vinyl industry, I've had many pre-orders taking 8+ months to be shipped. Obviously, companies should look into trying to set realistic dates for their releases, but I leave it to them to work that out, in the end I don't mind waiting, got plenty of catching up to do on other titles in my to watch pile.

12-25-2022, 01:39 PM	#689
Coolcicada Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:228 Blu-ray collection:323 Trading Score:13	According to Amazon, the release date of Police Story 3 - Super Cop 4K is now March 2023.

01-01-2023, 12:13 AM	#690
hainesdogg Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2019 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:273 Blu-ray collection:5230 DVD collection:916 MA collection:32	I got a delay notification from Bullmoose for Gorgeous. I think it was bumped to March as well.

01-05-2023, 03:26 PM	#691
MovieBuff647 Active Member Member since:Sep 2018	The Magnificent Warriors release exists!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CnCjud9s...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

01-06-2023, 07:16 PM	#693
StarDestroyer52 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2016 Location:In a galaxy far, far away.... 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:1348 DVD collection:207 MA collection:5 Digital collection:11 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just got my pre-authorization charge for Dragons Forever 4K from BullMoose, so it should be shipping out soon. Can't wait to watch my favorite Hong Kong film on BluRay.

01-09-2023, 06:54 PM	#695
MovieBuff647 Active Member Member since:Sep 2018	Reviews for Dragons Forever are up: 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Drago...315200/#Review 2K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Drago...314934/#Review

01-09-2023, 10:21 PM	#696
hainesdogg Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2019 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:273 Blu-ray collection:5230 DVD collection:916 MA collection:32	I got my copy of Dragons Forever 4K today!

01-11-2023, 06:30 PM	#697
MovieBuff647 Active Member Member since:Sep 2018	Bonus Features for Police Story 3: Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng Flying High - Interview with Jackie Chan Dancing with Death - Interview with Michelle Yeoh The Stuntmaster General - Interview with Stanley Tong The Fall Guy - Interview with Ken Lo Stanley Tong Interview (2004) Outtakes and Behind the Scenes Hong Kong, English, and US Trailers 7 US TV Spots US Video Screener Promo Japanese Teaser Guy Laroche 1984 commercial with Jackie Chan & Michelle Yeoh https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnSRJ...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

01-12-2023, 01:13 PM	#698
baXXXter Expert Member Member since:Oct 2022 Location:Northeast Ohio 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:824	I don’t know if this has been asked before, but why in the hell doesn’t 88 release their Cat III titles stateside? It’s like they’re keeping all their best titles in region B only, and it’s pretty annoying.

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