The Asian DVD Guide

Monday, 12/23/2002

Last Week's Mei Ah Releases
Here are Mei Ah's releases from the last two weeks. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Mei Ah for sending the pictures.

The Mummy, Aged 19 (2002) (2 DVD Set) Boys Are Easy (1993) Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles China Dragon (1995) Gone Is The One Who Held Me The Dearest In The World Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Last Week's Mega Star Releases
Here are last week's Mega Star releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Mega Star for sending the pictures.

Naked Weapon (2002) Son On The Run (1991) No Picture Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced English (DTS), English (DD 5.1), Cantonese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 5.1), Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

This Week's Deltamac Releases
Here are this week's Deltamac releases:

• Runaway Pistol, The (2002)
  • Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0)
  • Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

No Fortune Star DVD releases this week, only VCD releases.

Also Available: Past Deltamac/Fortune Star DVD Releases

Saturday, 12/21/2002

This Week's Universe Releases
Here are this week's Universe releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Universe for sending the pictures.

Hong Kong Conman 2002, The (2002) Love That Is Wrong, The (1993) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 5.1), Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Letterboxed Cantonese (Mono), Mandarin (Mono) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles (non-removable) Temptation Summary 2 (1991) Rebekah (1996) Letterboxed Cantonese (Mono) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles (non-removable) Letterboxed Cantonese (Mono), Mandarin (Mono) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles (non-removable) Japan Music Sotsygyo Rokyo (1993) Faye Wong - Japanese Concert Song List Letterboxed Japanese (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Coded for region 3 Full Screen Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles UK Gentlemen's Relish (2001) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced English (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Coded for region 3

This Week's Panorama Releases
Here are this week's Panorama releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Panorama for sending the pictures.

Japan U.S. Le Rendez-vous (1972) Gathering Storm, The (2002)       Full Screen Japanese (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Coded for region 3 Panorama's Press Release (cast/crew information, synopsis (with spoilers), specs, biography, filmography) English (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Coded for region 3

This Week's Edko Releases
Here are this week's Edko releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Edko for sending the pictures.

Korea Way Home, The (2002) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Korean (DD 5.1), Cantonese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Coded for region 3 Extras: Trailer, "making of" documentary, photo gallery.

Monday, 12/16/2002

This Week's Deltamac Releases
Here are this week's Deltamac releases. These are new DVD releases, not to be confused with the old DVDs from Mega Star and WA.

• Crazy Romance (1985) [DVD 78077]
  
• Mr. Vampire (1985) [DVD 78021]
  
• Mr. Vampire 3 (1987) [DVD 78064]
  
• Mr. Vampire 4 (1988) [DVD 78061]
  
• Midnight Whispers (1988) [DVD 78079]
  
• Seven Angels (1985) [DVD 78082]
  

They should all have the following specs:

• Letterboxed
• Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0)
• Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
• Coded for all regions
• Extras: Trailer

Also Available: Past Deltamac/Fortune Star DVD Releases


Upcoming Japanese DVDs With English Subtitles
Here are some upcoming Japanese DVDs with English subtitles...

• Dolls (2002) [Takeshi Kitano]
  • Catalog #: BCBJ-1320 (Bandai)
  • Price: 5000 Yen
  • Release Date: 03/28/2003
  • Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
  • Languages: Japanese (DD 5.1), Japanese (Dolby Surround)
  • Subitles: Japanese, English
  • Coded For Region 2

Official Website:
http://office-kitano.co.jp/dolls/

Trailer:
http://office-kitano.co.jp/dolls/phase1/trailer.html

Saturday, 12/14/2002

This Week's Panorama Releases
Here are this week's Panorama releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Panorama for sending the pictures.

Hong Kong Japan Going Home (from Three (2002)) (DTS) (Director's Cut) Roningai (1990)    Letterboxed Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), Cantonese (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Extras: The making of "Going Home" and audio commentary. Letterboxed Japanese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Coded for region 3 Panorama's Press Release (cast/crew information, synopsis (with spoilers), specs, biography, filmography) U.S. Music Documentary Roberta Flack - In Concert Muhammad Ali - The Greatest (1974)       Full Screen English (DD 5.1) On/Off Lyrics Coded for region 3 English (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) subtitles Coded for region 3

This Week's Universe Releases
Here are this week's Universe releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Universe for sending the pictures.

Hong Kong Films Possessed (2002) Letterboxed Cantonese (Mono), Mandarin (Mono) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Spain/Mexico Films U.S. Films Devil's Backbone, The (2001) Chump Change (2000) Letterboxed Spanish (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Letterboxed English (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

This Week's Edko Releases
Here are this week's Edko releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Edko for sending the pictures.

Spain All About My Mother (1999) Spanish Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Coded for region 3

Tuesday, 12/10/2002 (Second Update)

This Week's Deltamac Releases
Here are this week's Deltamac releases. These are new DVD releases, not to be confused with the old DVDs from Mega Star and WA.

• Armour Of God (1987) [DVD 78062]
  
• Ghost Snatchers, The (1986) [DVD 78020]
  
• Inspector Pink Dragon (1991) [DVD 78060]
  
• Mr. Vampire 2 (1986) [DVD 78076]
  
• My Cousin The Ghost (1987) [DVD 78081]
  
• Naughty Boys (1986) [DVD 78083]
  
• Profiles Of Pleasure (1988) [DVD 78087]
  
• Strange Bedfellow, The (1986) [DVD 78075]
  
• Three Against The World (1988) [DVD 78086]
  
• To Err Is Humane (1987) [DVD 78093]
  

They should all have the following specs:

• Letterboxed
• Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0)
• Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
• Coded for all regions
• Extras: Trailer

Tuesday, 12/10/2002 (First Update)

Last Week's Universe Releases
Here are last week's Universe releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Universe for sending the pictures.

Hong Kong Films Summer Dream (2002) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (Mono), Mandarin (Mono) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles U.S. Films Plan B (2001) Hansel & Gretel (2002) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced English (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Coded for region 3 Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced English (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Last Week's Panorama Releases
Here are Panorama's releases from the last two weeks. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Panorama for sending the pictures.

Hong Kong Eye, The (2002) (DTS) (Special Edition) Lai Man-Wai - Father Of Hong Kong Cinema (Documentary) No Picture    Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Extras: "Making of" documentary and 3D cover. Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, and Japanese subtitles Japan Lovers Lost (1982) Fireworks, Ferris Wheels And Love (1997)       Full Screen Japanese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Coded for region 3 Japanese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Coded for region 3 Music Shirley Bassey - Divas Are Forever (DTS) Coded for region 3

Last Week's Mei Ah Releases
Here are last week's Mei Ah releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Mei Ah for sending the pictures.

New Blood (2002) Forever Friends (1996) No Picture Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Shaolin Popey 2: Messy Temple (1994) (Delayed From 11/22/2002) The Big March - Sweep Across The Southwest No Picture Letterboxed Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Mandarin Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Tuesday, 12/3/2002

Last Week's Universe Releases
Here are last week's Universe releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Universe for sending the pictures.

Hong Kong Singapore Naked Poison 2 (2002) I Not Stupid (2002) (Bilingual Version) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 5.1), Mandarin (Dolby Digital) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Letterboxed Mandarin/English/Singlish (DD 5.1), Cantonese (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Coded for region 3 Music Miriam Yeung - Live In Concert 2002 (DTS Version) Miriam Yeung - Live In Concert 2002 (Karaoke Version) Song List Song List Full Screen Multi Audio DTS (Vocal) DD 5.1 (Vocal) Stereo (Vocal) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Full Screen Multi Audio DD 5.1 (Vocal) Stereo (Karaoke) Stereo (Vocal) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Sports Universe Golf (Vol 1 & 2) Universe Golf (Vol 3 & 4) Full Screen Cantonese (Mono), Mandarin (Mono) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Full Screen Cantonese (Mono), Mandarin (Mono) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Universe Golf (Vol 5 & 6) Universe Golf (Vol 7) Full Screen Cantonese (Mono), Mandarin (Mono) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Full Screen Cantonese (Mono), Mandarin (Mono) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Last Week's Mega Star Releases
Here are Mega Star's releases from the last two weeks. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Mega Star for sending the pictures.

Hong Kong Hero From Beyond The Boundary Of Time (1993) Twilight Of The Forbidden City, The (1992) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 5.1), Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 5.1), Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Other The Diary Letterboxed English Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Last Week's Edko Releases
Here are last week's Edko releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Edko for sending the pictures.

U.S. K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced English (DTS), English (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional) subtitles Coded for region 3 Extras: Trailer, "making of" documentary, TV spot, photo gallery, cast/crew filmographies, and animated menu.

This Week's IVL Disney Releases
Here are this week's IVL Disney releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to IVL for sending the pictures.

U.S. Lilo & Stitch (2002) Coded for region 3