The Asian DVD Guide

Friday, 12/21/2007

Universe December 21 Blu-ray Disc Releases
Invisible Target (2007) Director: Benny Chan Cast: Nicholas Tse, Jaycee Chan, Shawn Yue, Wu Jing Synopsis The rise of Ronin Gang, a band of notorious robbers affected the lives of three policemen drastically. Each of the three policemen: Fang (starring Shawn Yue), Jing Hau (starring Jaycee Chan) and Chen (starring Nicholas Tse) have their own stories but are motivated to achieve a common goal: to bring Jiang (starring Wu Jing), the leader of the Ronin Gang to justice. Time is running out as Jiang's influence grew and the gang's ruthless acts are getting out hand. With Fang's wit, Jing Hau's courage and Chen's dexterity, the three vowed to capture Jiang. However, it was also during the intense period of tracking the Ronin Gang that the three learnt about the presence of a prominent figure in the police force who is in cahoots with Jiang. With all these against them, they are even more determined to rid the evil doings of Jiang and his accomplice... 16:9 Widescreen Audio Cantonese (DTS-HDMA 7.1) Cantonese (DD 5.1) Mandarin (DD 5.1) Subtitles Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English Coded for All Regions (A, B, and C). Running Time: 130 minutes
Hong Kong Blu-ray Disc Releases

Universe December 21 DVD Releases
Sword Of Alexander, The (2007) Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi Cast: Hiroshi Abe, Kyoko Hasegawa, Meisa Kuroki Japanese, Cantonese (DTS 5.1 + DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 110 minutes
Naked Fear (2007) Director: Thom Eberhardt Cast: Danielle De Luca, J.D. Garfield, Arron Shiver, Joe Mantegna English (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 108 minutes

Edko December 21 Releases

Lust, Caution (2007) [2 Discs] Director: Ang Lee Cast: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Tang Wei, Wang Leehom, Joan Chen Synopsis In 1938, Wong Chia Chi (Tang Wei) meets fellow student Kuang Yu Min (Wang Leehom) in university. Kuang has started a drama society to stir patriotism and Wong is the leading lady. He convenes a core group of students to carry out a radical and ambitious plan to assassinate a top and libidinous Japanese collaborator, Mr. Yee (Tony Leung). Each student has a part to play; Wong will be Mrs. Mak, who will seduce and gain Yee's trust by befriending his wife (Joan Chen), and of course need to draw Yee into an affair. Wong transforms herself utterly inside and out, and she approaches even closer and closer to her dangerous prey, she finds her very identity being pushed to the limit... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Mandarin (DTS-ES), Mandarin (Dolby Digital Surround EX) Chinese (Traditional) subtitles Extras: Theatrical trailer, photo gallery, cast/crew filmographies, cast/crew interviews, behind the scenes, TV spot, and more. Region 3

IVL December 18 Releases

Azumi 2: Death Or Love (2007) Director: Shusuke Kaneko Cast: Aya Ueto, Shun Oguri, Chiaki Kuriyama Synopsis Young assassins Azumi and Nagara continue their mission to prevent a civil war. In their hunt for Masayuki Sanada, who is heavily protected by a small army of killers, but on the way they encounter a colourful gang of bandits, one of whom, Ginkaku, is a dead ringer for the late, lamented Nachi... Japanese Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 107 minutes