The Asian DVD Guide

Wednesday, 7/2/2008

Mega Star July 8 Blu-ray Disc Releases

Exiled (2006)

Director: Johnnie To Cast: Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Nick Cheung, Richie Jen, Josie Ho Synopsis The time is 1998. The setting is Macau. Every living soul jumps at every chance to make quick money before the Portuguese colony ushers in a new era under the Chinese rule. For the jaded hit men, they wonder where this journey will end. Against this background of fin-de-siècle malaise come two hit men from Hong Kong sent to take out a renegade member trying to turn over a new leaf with his wife and newborn baby. They soon find themselves in the throes of a dilemma when two of their former associates also show up, intent on thwarting them at every cost. Specs 16:9 Widescreen 1920x1080p Full HD Audio Cantonese (DTS-HD MA 7.1) Cantonese (DD EX 5.1) Mandarin (DD EX 5.1) Subtitles Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English Extras Trailers Making Of

Monday, 6/16/2008

ERA June 19 DVD Releases

CJ7 (2008) [2 Disc Deluxe Edition] Director: Stephen Chow Cast: Stephen Chow, Xu Jiao, Chi Chung Lam, Kitty Zhang Yugi Synopsis A fantasy tale featuring state-of-the-art visual effects, CJ7 is a comedy about a poor labourer (Stephen Chow) and his young son in mainland China. When a fascinating and strange new pet enters their lives, they learn a poignant lesson about the true nature of family and the things that money can't buy. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai Chinese (Traditional), English, Korean, Thai, and Indonesian subtitles Extras: Audio commentary, TV special, game, etc. (over 1 hour) Region 3 Premium: CJ7 3" key chain plush toy

Friday, 6/13/2008

Mega Star June 20 Blu-ray Disc Releases

Perhaps Love (2005)

Director: Peter Chan Cast: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Xun, Jacky Cheung, Ji Jin Hee Synopsis Multiple award-winning director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan (Comrades, Almost A Love Story) returns after nine years to helm Perhaps Love. He is joined by Oscar-winning cinematographer Peter Pau (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Asian heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro (House Of Flying Daggers), singing sensation and award-winning actor, Jacky Cheung, up and coming popular Chinese actress, Zhou Xun (The Little Chinese Seamstress and Suzhou River), and renowned Bollywood dance choreographer, Farah Khan. Shot in Beijing and Shanghai, the film is a US$10 million production, filled with spectacular set designs, breath-taking circus performances, mesmerizing and sumptuous Broadway-style musical numbers and punctuated throughout by beautiful love songs. The story is a movie-within-a-movie, featuring a love triangle plot that parallels the actors' lives. Jealousy, hatred and passion ignited by memories of the past, collide and culminate through the intervention of a seasoned muse, a modern-day cupid, who shares their joy and sorrow. Specs 16:9 Widescreen 1920x1080p Full HD Audio Mandarin (DTS-HD MA 5.1 96/24) Mandarin (DD EX 5.1) Subtitles Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English Extras Trailers Making Of Region A

Wednesday, 6/11/2008

Mega Star June 13 Blu-ray Disc Releases

Assembly (2008)

Director: Feng Xiaogang Cast: Zhang Hanyu, Deng Chao, Tang Yan, Hu Jun Synopsis Inspired by a real event, the story of Assembly begins in 1948, at the height of the bloody civil war of China. A communist-led army captain, Guzidi, is ordered to send his 46 men to defend a position at all costs. Specs 16:9 Widescreen 1920x1080p Full HD Audio Mandarin (DTS-HD MA 6.1) Mandarin (DD EX 5.1) Cantonese (DD EX 5.1) Subtitles Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English Extras Trailer B-Rolls

Monday, 6/9/2008

Joy Sales June 13 DVD Releases

Forbidden Kingdom (2008) [2 DVDs] Director: Rob Minkoff Cast: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano Synopsis While hunting down bootleg kung-fu DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop, Jason (Michael Angarano) makes an extraordinary discovery that sends him hurtling back in time to ancient China. There, Jason is charged with a monumental task: he must free the fabled warrior the Monkey King, who has been imprisoned by the evil Jade Warlord. Jason is joined in his quest by wise kung fu master Lu Yan (Jackie Chan) and a band of misfit warriors including Silent Monk (Jet Li). But only by learning the true precepts of kung fu can Jason hope to succeed-and find a way to get back home. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DTS-ES), Cantonese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Extras: Behind the scenes, interviews, film premiere, photo gallery, and trailers.

Joy Sales June 5 Fortune Star Non-Digitally Remastered DVD Releases
Ghost Snatchers (1986) Director: Nam Nai Choi Cast: Wong Jing, Joey Wong, Tsui Suk Woon, Stanley Fung, Joyce Mina Godenzi Synopsis A big party is going on in a newly built skyscraper. Secretary Judy is snatched by ghosts. She is recruited by the ghost king to lure target people into death. Chee comes to the building as a guard since his uncle Fang is the chief of the guards. Chee sees Judy trapping people with the help of ghosts. Chee's girlfriend leads Fang and Chee to consult a lady exorcist who finds out that ghost king is determined to kill all people having a negative horoscope. Fang, Chee and his girlfriend are all negative in horoscope. The lady exorcist's brother is killed by the ghosts but still manages to inform her all three are going to die on the 14th night of seventh moon. Directed by the exorcist, Fang and Chee venture into the Great Beyond where they destroy the body of the ghost king. All people are saved. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Jail House Eros (1990) Director: Ha Sau Hin Cast: Stanley Fung, Loletta Lee, Amy Yip, Maria Cordero Synopsis In Jail House, Blackie has concocted a perfect escape plan. Then wardress 5354 is killed by accident when making love. She becomes the bad ghost, in contrast to the good ghost who dies in a previous escape attempt. Finally, the chief warden, the interior decorators, Blackie and the good ghost come to an agreement. They would get the chief warden's girl friend, the exorcist, to banish the bad ghost. To leave quietly too are Blackie and the good ghost... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Lady Whirlwind (1972) Director: Wong Fung Cast: Chang Yi, Angela Mao, Pai Ying Synopsis Tien Li-chun wanted to avenge for her sister, who died after being abandoned by a man Ling Shi-hau. When she arrived in the small town, she was misled to believe that the Ling was dead. Later on through a girl Wang, who were in love with Ling, she knew it was not true. Ling was still alive and kept on improving his martial arts in order to avenge. After outrunning Tien, Ling and Wang went to the small town and killed the personal enemy. But they both were wounded and caught by Diao Ta-niang. Learned about this, Tien went to resecue them. When she got Wang, she found Ling was disappeared. Ling learned shadowboxing after he saved a wounded Taoist. Tien promised to help him to avenge before she want to kill him. They finally succeeded to kill Diao. But Tien insisted on a duel with Ling, and when she was trying to win Ling with her whirlwind leg, Wang appeared and persuaded her to stop. She finally left dejectedly. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
One Husband Too Many (1988) Director: Anthony Chan Cast: Kenny Bee, Cherie Chung, Anthony Chan Synopsis Friend Chan, amateur impresario and actor who puts everything, even his house into his stage presentation. However, it is not well received by a backwater country fair. Since Friend still reminds his dream of being stage actor, his girlfriend, Anita leaves him. Kenny, a busy booming adman, his wife also leaves him since he is a busy booming adman. Kenny becomes less creative and is asked to take a rest. Friend and Kenny have a great fall and take mutual care. However, they both meet Cherrie and fall in love with her, who comforts friend and trysts with Kenny. They both launch the pursue and make a lot of jokes... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Wonder Women (1987) Director: Kam Kwok Leung Cast: Do Do Cheng, Cecilia Yip Synopsis This is an outrageous comedy about seven days in the life of two girls Leung and Ling, who want to skyrocket to the top by entering a beauty pageant. Both girls are ballyhooed as the hottest contestants, but at the end neither can make it to the top 5! What's more, Ling is dumped by her boyfriend, and gets fired at the same time. Being afraid of going home to get along with her father. Leung gives her a hand, inviting Ling to stay with her in her roof-top bungalow. Then they begin their days of similar conscious degradation, which force them to become best friends. But their friendship becomes short-lived when they run into a handsome and well-built young man Wong. They start to vie for his attention and his sex. However, before the climax of their war comes, they find out that he's a dawdler. Shattered by the fact, the two girls eventually come to team with one another. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5

Joy Sales May 29 Fortune Star Non-Digitally Remastered DVD Releases
Cupid One (1985) Director: Ringo Lam Cast: Sally Yeh, Mark Cheng Synopsis On the engagement day of May and Danny, May had a flat tyre on her way to the party. In her desperation, Keung and his girlfriend, Lou drove by and helped her but accidentally his car almost fell down the hill. Keung was very furious. In the party, Danny tried to get May drunk. While taking her to a hotel, she fled. Unconsciously, she got on a yacht "Cupid One" and slept soundly. When May woke up, she found herself at sea with Keung, who had mistakenly taken her to be his sailing partner in the dark. They were compelled to spend the trip together. At first, they were fighting but later on, they got to know each other and fell in love. By the time they reached Thailand, Lou was there waiting for Keung and Danny had found his way to fetch May. Finally Keung proved his love to May and won her heart. Danny and Lou fell for each other to mend their broken hearts. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Faithfully Yours (1988) Director: Wong Wah Kay Cast: Jacky Cheung, Max Mok, Stephen Chow, Cheung Man Synopsis A renowned playboy Happy Chan, who opened a fashionable salon, together with two of his friends Kee and Lai, starts a quarrel with Chuk, who owns an old style Shanghai barber shop next door. When the quarrel becomes a heated one, Chuk's daughter Ying comes to make it cool down. The three guys stop quarrelling immediately because they are attracted by Ying's beauty. In order to woo Ying, three of them gallantly offer to help her frequently. One night after getting drunk, they all sleep together with Ying by accident, only to find Ying is pregnant some days later. As three of them wish to get Ying so admit it, they have to wait for the baby's birth so that they know the identity of the father and the husband after a blood test. When the baby was born, another problem pops up. The blood test reveals that three of them are having the same group. It could have been the end of the competition, yet instead, it starts another race. Guess who in the end gets Ying? Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Happy Ghost (1984) Director: Clifton Ko Cast: Raymond Wong, Bonnie Law, Loletta Lee, Lam San San Synopsis Three high school students go on their last year school picnic before their examinations. Taking shelter from a sudden storm in an abandoned temple, they bring home a spirit of the Ching Dynasty, Scholar Pik. Yet, they began to make friends with each other. The three students adore Scholar Pik's talent and magic, and make a lot of jokes... At last, through the encouragement by Scholar Pik, three students derive a more positive attitude towards their life. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Key To Fortune (1992) Director: Otto Chan Cast: James Wong, Cheng Wai Ka Synopsis There is an emerging pornographic activity using portable telephone as the communication media in Hong Kong. It is commonly called "sale of private time". James Wong and Cheng Wai Ka are the hosts to explore the fact of this activity. They talk to a ponce to figure out how he deceives young girls to be the prostitutes and interview a hooker to see her experience of being a prostitute. Furthermore, the production unit follows a ponce to Shenzhen in order to surreptitiously record the process of prostitution of a Chinese young girl. One of the crew also acts as a whoremonger to explore the reality of pornographic activities. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Lunatics (1986) Director: Derek Yee Cast: Tony Leung, Deannie Yip, Fung Shui Fan Synopsis Mr Tsui (Fung Shui Fan) is a social worker specializing in patients with mental disorder. One day Tsui successfully pacifies a psycho Doggie (Tony Leung) who is behaving lunatic at street market. A columnist Miss Lau (Deannie Yip) accidentally watches the whole process. It attracts Lau to take psychiatry as her new topic. Then, Lau partners with Tsui for work in order to gather information. During the patient visits, Lau meets many psychos, such as Dr Sham (John Sham), an old woman residing at building alley, Chung (Chow Yun Fat) living at blockhouse and Tsuen (Paul Chu) getting insane caused by missing his son... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Stooges In Tokyo (1991) Director: Simon F. W. Yip Cast: James Wong, Tommy Wong, Timothy Zau Synopsis Shing, Toh and Shun are sent to Tokyo at the expense of the company. As soon as they hear this news, their minds begin to run wild. After divorcing his wife many years ago Shing has remained a bachelor. Tough numbed by frequent promiscuous sex life among prostitutes, his love is reignited at the sight of a Japanese nurse. But finally he finds out she is a prostitute. Toh has been denied sex with his wife because of her pregnancy. He's determined to lavish his pent-up desire while in Tokyo. But he turns out to be ripped of money by a Japanese woman. Upon retuning to Hong Kong, he discovers that he's infected with sex disease which he's too shameful to admit to his wife. Shun is considered "green" in the matter of concerning sex though he has a steady girlfriend for almost five years. But once unleashed in the paradise for men, he is also tempted to have his first taste. However, it turns out his virginity is still regrettably intact... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5

Joy Sales May 23 Fortune Star Digitally Remastered DVD Releases

Esprit D'Amour (1983) Director: Ringo Lam Cast: Alan Tam, Cecilia Yip, Ni Shu Chun Synopsis Alan Tam stars in this romantic thriller as an insurance investigator Ming, whose ho-hum life is changed forever when he pulls the name Cheung Siu-yue from the Ouija board on the night he celebrates the 4th anniversary of his engagement to his fiancée, Ivy (played by Cecilia Yip). Cheung Siu-yue happens to be the name of a client in one of the cases he’s investigating – an accidental death! As he gets deeper into his investigation, he inadvertently falls in love with the ghost who haunts him. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese, Mandarin (DTS + DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Extras: Interview With Raymond Wong DVD-9

Joy Sales May 23 Fortune Star Non-Digitally Remastered DVD Releases
Happy Ghost 2 (1985) Director: Clifton Ko Cast: Raymond Wong, Fennie Yuen, May Lo, Charine Chan Synopsis Hoi Sum-Kwai is the rebirth of Happy Ghost, Chu Kam-Chun. Hoi has supernatural power, and he is a dedicated teacher in a girl school. However, the students always devise all kinds of tricks to him, also, he is misunderstood by the headmaster and his dream beauty, Ms. Lo. But he still cares the students by his love. Eventually, the students are very grateful to him, and team up to become Hoi and Ms. Lo go-between. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Loot (1980) Director: Eric Tsang Cast: Chiang Da Wei, Tsui Siu Keung, Ko Fei Synopsis Yueng Wai, a straight forward fighter, lived on rewards from catching jewelry thief. Fong Tsung a witty fighter, was chased after jewelry bandits. They always ran into conflicts. Chiu Foon , a local justice of Peace, received a death note from bandit Spider. He asked for help from Yueng but Fong heard that so disguised himself as Yueng and got ahead of him. Fong was being recognized as soon as he arrived. While Fong arrived Chiu's house, Kong received the same thing so she decided to ask help from Fong, but was kidnapped on her way home. Since both Yueng and Fong were in love with Kong, they worked together and saved her. When they heard that Sum's family had been killed, Ko became the most likely suspect. They went to Chiu's house and discovered that Sum's been tortured and he disclosed to Fong and Yueng the secret he kept in heart. Fong and Yueng tailed Chiu to the treasure place and wanted to kill him, but Kong and Ko suddenly appeared, they discovered the real bandit spider is... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Mary From Beijing (1992) Director: Sylvia Chang Cast: Gong Li, Kenny Bee, Wilson Lam Synopsis Mary comes back to Hong Kong from Beijing to start her own life. Mary meets Peter, the scion of a rich family. Peter falls in love with her. But he sends flowers with no marriage because he is fearful of marrying beneath himself. That makes Mary unhappy and frustrated. Peter is dismissed from her life. Kuoway enters the picture. The newly divorced returnee from England starts to help Mary. However he has made the mistake of pretending to patch things up with his ex-wife. And Mary is not the one to steal husband. So, Mary keeps on in her quest for her own identity and future. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Point Of No Return (1991) Director: Ringo Lam Cast: Sammo Hung, Irene Wan, Wan Yeung Ming, Mo Shun Kwan Synopsis After Sergeant Lau has been murdered, his partner Pitt vows to get the killer. By a series of investigations, Pitt finds a witness Fatty, who's persuaded to testify against the killer, Tiger. But Tiger is bailed by Kim, a lawyer. Then Tiger firebombs Fatty's house, making Fatty move into Pitt's home and gain a friendship with Angel, Pitt's sister who is a reporter. Tiger strikes back again and catches Pitt and Fatty. May, who's beguiled to Hong Kong and forced to be a prostitute by Kim, comes to rescue the two men. With the help of May, they manage to get another set of obscene photos, from which they know Superintendent Kueng is involved. Meanwhile, Tiger attacks May and arrests Angel from Pitt's home, forcing Pitt to hand over the photos. Finally Pitt and Fatty manage to put Tiger and the lawyer, as well as Kueng behind bars. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5

Thursday, 5/8/2008

Mei Ah May 20 DVD Releases
Chungking Express (1994) Director: Wong Kar Wai Cast: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Faye Wong, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Brigitte Lin Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese, Mandarin (DTS + Dolby Digital) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-9
Fallen Angels (1995) Director: Wong Kar Wai Cast: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Karen Mok, Leon Lai, Michelle Reis, Charlie Yeung Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese, Mandarin (DTS + Dolby Digital) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-9

Mei Ah May 2 DVD Releases
Playboy Cops (2008) Director: Jingle Ma Cast: Shawn Yue, Aloy Chan, Linda Chung, Shaun Tam Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese, Mandarin (DTS + Dolby Digital) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-9

Wednesday, 5/7/2008

Joy Sales May 9 Fortune Star Non-Digitally Remastered DVD Releases
Final Justice (1988) Director: Parkman Wong Cast: Danny Lee, Stephen Chow Synopsis Cheung Tit Chu (Lee Sau Yin) was a senior Inspector of Special Crime Investigation Department in the Police Force. Cheung likes to make decisions and execute duties independently. Though this was not pretty approved by the authority. Cheung's smart and courage still enabled him to be the best crime fighter within the region. However, Cheung's brilliant character brought him into conflicts with his new superior, David Law and his work was always hindered by the latter. More than that, Cheung also had to face pressure from dealing with a ransoming case of four vicious gangsters. With the help of Ah Wai (Stephen Chow), a young thief who was unluckily involved in the case, Cheung found it easier to trace the evidence. This tough case was eventually solved by Cheung and Wai and the two men became very good friends. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Tiger On Beat (1988) Director: Lau Kar Leung Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Nina Li, Conan Lee Synopsis Michael Chao (Conan Lee), young and agile, was a new recruit in the police force. Francis Lee (Chow Yun Fat), an experienced cop, was lazy and frivolous in character. They were assigned to work on a murder case. Because of some misunderstanding and clash of personalities, the two were caught in a series of hilarious situations. They shadowed their suspect Donna (Li Chi), who was the cousin of a heroin dealer namely Ping. When they were to arrest both, Ping shot them and escaped leaving Donna behind. However, Donna refused to disclose any thing in the police station. Francis used his tricks to win Donna's affection in order to obtain information from her... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Tiger On The Beat 2 (1990) Director: Lau Kar Leung Cast: Danny Lee, Conan Lee, Ellen Chan Synopsis Lam, a cop approaching 40 but without much accomplishment, always wants to achieve something memorable before his retirement. He is obliged by his sister to find a decent Chinese girl for his nephew, Baffalo, who is an "American Born Chinese". But Baffalo has an eye for a sweetie, Ellen, who has accidentally witnessed a murder. The incident gets Lam, Baffalo and Ellen being involved in a ruthless underground arms smuggling ring, wich sends the killer to eliminate them. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5

Edko May 8 Releases

P.S. I Love You (2007) Director: Richard Lagravenese Cast: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler Synopsis Holly Kennedy (Hilary Swank) is beautiful, smart, and married to the love of her life — a passionate, funny and impetuous Irishman named Gerry (Gerard Butler). So when Gerry's life is taken by an illness, it also takes the life out of Holly. The only one who can help her is the person who is no longer there. Nobody knows Holly better than Gerry. So it's a good thing he planned ahead. Before he died, Gerry wrote Holly a series of letters that will guide her, not only through her grief but in rediscovering herself. The first message arrives on Holly's 30th birthday. In the weeks and months that follow, more letters from Gerry are delivered in surprising ways, each sending her on a new adventure and each signing off in the same way: P.S. I Love You. English (DTS ES), English (Dolby Digital EX) Chinese (Traditional) subtitles Extras: Theatrical trailer, photo gallery, and cast/crew filmographies. Region 3

Tuesday, 5/6/2008

Mega Star May 7 Blu-ray Disc Releases

Infernal Affairs 2 (2003)

Director: Andrew Lau, Alan Mak Cast: Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Carina Lau, Francis Ng, Edison Chen, Shawn Yue, Hu Jun Synopsis A legend is born at the best of times. From the multiple award-winning team behind the mind-blowing blockbuster, the secrets are finally revealed in this most anticipating prequel: What drove police superintendent Wong and crime boss Sam against one another? How did two struggling moles Yan and Ming begin their parallel fates? The keys lie in the hands of three: Sam's wife Mary, ruthless kingpin Hau, and righteous cop Luk. The infernal gates are open to the worst of times... Specs 16:9 Widescreen 1920x1080p Full HD Audio Cantonese (DTS-HD MA 6.1) Cantonese (DD EX 5.1) Mandarin (DD EX 5.1) Subtitles Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English Extras Audio Commentary Making Of Confidential File Trailers

Friday, 5/2/2008

Kam & Ronson May 8 Releases

13 Beloved (2006) Director: Chukiat Sakveerakul Cast: Krissada Terrence Synopsis 13 is a new and very secret competition offering a grand prize of 100 million Baht. The contestants are chosen from those most afflicted with problems involving work, money, family and love. If they can complete 13 tasks, they'll receive riches beyond their wildest dreams. But there's a catch...the challenges will test them in every aspect of their lives from love to religion and even moral values. They may seem undemanding when they start but as they progress they become increasingly more intense until finally, they reach a stage where they are no longer sure if they are human anymore. As with every game there are rules and these rules must be obeyed at all times. If they fail even one of the tasks, they will be dismissed from the game. The rules prohibit them from giving up, from telling anyone else that they are playing and from investigating the origin of the game. A man named Phuchit is delighted to be offered the chance to compete, little realizing that it will cost him his friends, his family, his sanity and perhaps even his life... Thai, Cantonese Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Monday, 4/28/2008 (Second Update)

ERA April 29 Blu-ray Disc Releases

CJ7 (2008) Director: Stephen Chow Cast: Stephen Chow, Xu Jiao, Chi Chung Lam, Kitty Zhang Yugi Synopsis A fantasy tale featuring state-of-the-art visual effects, CJ7 is a comedy about a poor labourer (Stephen Chow) and his young son in mainland China. When a fascinating and strange new pet enters their lives, they learn a poignant lesson about the true nature of family and the things that money can't buy. 16:9 Widescreen Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai Chinese (Traditional), English, Korean, Thai, and Indonesian subtitles Region A BD25

ERA April 2 DVD Releases

CJ7 (2008) Director: Stephen Chow Cast: Stephen Chow, Xu Jiao, Chi Chung Lam, Kitty Zhang Yugi Synopsis A fantasy tale featuring state-of-the-art visual effects, CJ7 is a comedy about a poor labourer (Stephen Chow) and his young son in mainland China. When a fascinating and strange new pet enters their lives, they learn a poignant lesson about the true nature of family and the things that money can't buy. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai Chinese (Traditional), English, Korean, Thai, and Indonesian subtitles Region 3

Deltamac April 30 Blu-ray Disc Releases

Master And Commander (2003) Director: Peter Weir Cast: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd Synopsis When "Lucky" Jack Aubrey's (Russell Crowe) ship is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, despite heavy damage to the ship and much of his crew injured, Aubrey sets sail in a high-stakes exhilarating chase to intercept and capture their foe. It's a mission that can decide the fate of a nation - or destroy him and his crew. 16:9 Widescreen English (DTS HD 5.1 Master Lossless), Spanish, French Chinese (Traditional), English, Korean, and Spanish subtitles Extras: Deleted scenes, theatrical trailer, and historical and geographical pop-up map. Region A BD50

Deltamac April 30 DVD Releases
Braveheart (1995) [Definitive Edition] Director: Mel Gibson Cast: Mel Gibson Synopsis Mel Gibson stars and directs this sweeping saga about Scotland's brutal battle for independence in the 13th century. When William Wallace's (MEL GIBSON) wife is ravaged and murdered by English troops, his quest for revenge quickly turns into an impassioned fight for his country's freedom. Tales of Wallace's bravery inspire every commoner to take arms against the English and escalate their crusade into a full scale war. Braveheart is a rich, emotionally charged historic epic filled with passion, betrayal, and courage. Its scope and pageantry make it a true achievement in filmmaking history. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced English (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Korean, and Thai subtitles Extras Theatrical Trailer Audio Commentary By Director Mel Gibson Tales Of William Wallace A Writer's Journey Alba Gu Brath! The Making Of Braveheart Archival Interviews With The Cast Of Braveheart Photo Montage Region 3
Diving Bell And The Butterfly, The (2007) Director: Julian Schnabel Cast: Mathieu Almaric, Marie-Josee Croze, Emmanuelle Seigner, Anne Consigny Synopsis THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY is the remarkable true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby (Mathieu Amalric), a successful and charismatic editor-in-chief of French Elle, who believes he is living his life to its absolute fullest when a sudden stroke leaves him in a life-altered state. While the physical challenges of Bauby's fate leave him with little hope for the future, he begins to discover how his life's passions, his rich memories and his newfound imagination can help him achieve a life without boundaries. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced French (DTS 6.1 ES), French (DD 6.1 EX) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Extras: Theatrical Trailer. Region 3
Michael Clayton (2007) Director: Tony Gilroy Cast: George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack, Tom Wilkinson Synopsis Michael Clayton (George Clooney) is an in-house "fixer" at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. At the behest of the firm's co-founder Marty Bach (Sydney Pollack), Clayton, a former prosecutor from a family of cops, takes care of Kenner, Bach & Ledeen's dirtiest work. Clayton cleans up clients' messes, handling anything from hit-and-runs and damaging stories in the press to shoplifting wives and crooked politicians. Though burned out and discontented in his job, Clayton is inextricably tied to the firm. At the agrochemical company U/North, the career of in-house chief counsel Karen Crowder (Tilda Swinton) rests on the settlement of the suit that Kenner, Bach & Ledeen is leading to a seemingly successful conclusion. When the firm's top litigator, the brilliant Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson), has an apparent breakdown and tries to sabotage the entire case, Marty Bach sends Michael Clayton to tackle this unprecedented disaster and, in doing so, Clayton comes face to face with the reality of who he has become. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced English (DTS 6.1 ES), English (DD 6.1 EX) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Extras: Theatrical trailer, director commentary, and deleted scenes. Region 3

Joy Sales April 25 Fortune Star Non-Digitally Remastered DVD Releases
City Squeeze (1989) Director: Clifton Ko Cast: Kenny Bee, James Wong, Elizabeth Lee, Lydia Shum Synopsis Wong is a Department Head at Yau's firm. Tough a supervisor, he is often taken advantage by his charges because of his integrity and timidity. Yau has struck rich because of his wife's wealth. One day on an inspection tour, he's stunned by a receptionist, Fung. He then begins to date her. Most of the male staff in the firm is interested in Fung, including Wong. But he hasn't the courage to approach her. Every time when Yau plans to date Fung, he offers Wong a chance to be with Fung in a curious coincidence. When Wong and Fung fall in love with each other, Wong finds out Fung is Yau's mistress while Yau's wife also knows it and kicks the husband out the house... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Sentenced To Hang (1989) Director: Taylor Wong Cast: Elvis Tsui, Kent Cheng, Tony Leung Ka Fai Synopsis Lee, Kin and Ma were three sworn brothers. In 1960, Lee worked in a petrol company of his distant relative, Wong, the senior. He was often humiliated by Wong and his son, the Junior Wong. Kin was a teacher of a driving centre, but his bad temper had driven a lot of students away. Ma is a make-up artist for movies who also works as a part-time for the body of strippers. Lee was eventually sacked by the Wongs. He and the two tried to seek revenge by kidnapping the Wongs. However, it led to two murders. They all came to tragic end by the hangman's ropes. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5
Seventh Curse (1986) Director: Lam Nai Choi Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Maggie Cheung, Chin Siu Ho Synopsis Things happened to Yuan Cheng-ha, a famous doctor. When he was enjoying his exploration in the northeast part of Thailand. He came across a sacrificial ceremony, on which the wicked koradji was about to feed beautiful Bachu, the daughter of the late headman, to the vampire demon.Yuan saved Bachu but was stricken with the seven blood curses. Bachu used part of her soul to save him. But both needed Buddha’s Eye for the complete recovery.When back to HK, Yuan’s blood vessel started to burst. His friend and mentor Wales Lee sent him, along with a girl reporter Maggie and Bachu’s boyfriend back to Thailand to find Buddha’s Eye.The wicked koradji tried to stop Yuan. After fighting hard against the demon, Yuan succeeded to get Buddha’s Eye and be cured. The priest then tried to direct the vampire demon to attack Yuan and his friends. Wales Lee used his weapons to annihilate both the demon and the wicked koradji. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 2.0), Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5

Monday, 4/28/2008 (First Update)

Asia Video May 9 Releases

Victim, The (2006) Director: Monthon Arayangkoon Cast: Pitchanart Sakakorn, Apasiri Nitibhon, Penpak Sirikul Synopsis Ting is an unknown bit player in a small film crew. She dreams of someday becoming a superstar. One day she is assigned the role of the victim in the police reenactment of a serious crime, which she could impersonate the real character like a professional actress. She impresses journalists and becomes a major focus of interest in the gossip columns. Then Ting takes on the role of Meen, a former Miss Thailand who was tragically murdered. During reenacting the crime scene, Ting experiences bizarre feelings she is unable to control. This draws Ting into trying to find Meen's killers and unlocking the mystery behind Meen's death... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Thai (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) subtitles Extras: Theatrical Trailer. Region 3 DVD-5 Running Time: 104 minutes

Asia Video May 2 Releases

Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna (1998) Director: Kazuya Konaka Cast: Takeshi Tsuruno, Toshikazu Fukawa, Risa Saito Synopsis Invaders from the planet Monera are attacking! The terrifying robot Deathfacer and the city-sized tentacled monstrosity Queen Monera are rampaging on a mission to destroy Earth and only the reappearance of legendary heroes Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Dyna stands a chance of stopping them. Meanwhile the seven person monster-fighting team Super G.U.T.S. (Global Unlimited Task Squad) races against time to help the gigantic superheroes save the planet from certain disaster! 4:3 Japanese (LPCM), Cantonese (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) subtitles Region 3 DVD-5 Running Time: 68 minutes Menus

Kam & Ronson April 25 Releases

Fatal Move (2008) Director: Dennis Law Cast: Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Jacky Wu Synopsis In the violent world of Hong Kong's triad, one false move can be fatal. A series of unexpected misfortunes challenge gang leader Sammo Hung and his mob, eventually leading to a bloody gangster war. Sammo Hung and his gang are moving closer to destruction as their every move backfires on them - a drug deal turns bad, a kidnap victim is murdered, and a secret mission turns into a savage shoot-out with the police. Who is the mastermind behind these evil plots? Will Sammo be able to defy fate and survive? Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3

Kam & Ronson April 23 Releases
Grand Chef, Le (2007) Director: Jeon Yun-su Cast: Kim Kang-woo, Lim Won-hie, Lee Ha-na Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Korean, Cantonese Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3

IVL April 25 RTHK Releases

Success Stories - Pak Suet Sin Synopsis Pak Suet Sin studied under many famous masters of Chinese opera from a young age and has immersed herself in this traditional art all her life. Due to her determination and persistence, the operas that she and her partners performed are all exceptional classics that can withstand the passage of time. Although she retired from the stage and withdrew from the screen more than thirty years ago, she is still closely associated with "Yam Pak" and "Sin Fung Ming" all these years and has established a legend in Hong Kong's Chinese opera history. Pak Suet Sin received an honorary Doctor of Arts from the University of Hong Kong in March 2004. This was a commendation for her spectacular achievement in her Chinese opera career and her contribution in nurturing young performers. 4:3 Cantonese Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Running Time: 46 minutes

Mega Star April 30 Releases

Marriage Trap (2008) Director: Zhang Cheng Cast: Guo Tao, Tao Hung, Liu Hua Synopsis Love is all about believing. Ask Gore (Guo Tao): he knows it better than anyone. When he finds himself deeply infatuated with a gorgeous con artist Peachy (Tao Hong), he chooses to believe everything she says. The humble wedding celebrant Gore always dreams about walking the aisle with the love of his life but ends up falling for the wrong girl instead. Although the wry bachelor has smoked out his dream girl who bears multiple identities and disguises herself in different professions, sometimes even faking incurable diseases, he still tries to marry her at all costs. However, Peachy doesn’t share the same passion, as Gore has unintentionally disrupted her schemes and scared away the men who have fallen prey to her beauty and charm. In order to end all these shambles, Peachy decides to own up to the truth of her life to cut him loose, but Gore sees the revelation as an honest confession and loves her even more. Just when Peachy thinks she is always on the upper hand, she finds herself having fallen genuinely in love with Gore. When the dust from the scam clears, a unique spin on this quirky relationship erupts. Who is the predator? Who is the prey? The answer is no longer that simple. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3

Love Is...... (2008) Director: So Fai Cast: Kwong Wa, Candy Law, Catherine Hung Synopsis City after dark, there are people yearning for the loved ones. Everybody hopes to love and to be loved. Through the experience of love, pain, sweets and sorrow, all we can see is a chase of misty dream or solid evidence? Who can be our mentor of love? Who can guide us the way of love throughout the journey of life? A week before the Mid-Autumn Festival, 6 love stories float in different corners of the city: he conceals the loss of affection from this girlfriend; he searches for the loved one in his memory; he hesitates to start a new relationship; he is affectionate with his dream girl; she longs for a relationship desperately; she mourns for her lost partner... Disc 1 - Film (DVD-5) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Audio Cantonese (DD 2.0) Mandarin (DD 2.0) Subtitles Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English Region 3 Disc 2 - Extras (DVD-5) Testimony Preaching Endorsement Recommendation

Edko April 24 Releases

Rainbow Song (2006) Director: Naoto Kumazawa Producer: Shunji Iwai Cast: Juri Ueno, Hayato Ichihara, Yu Aoi Synopsis One day Tomoya, an incompetent but well-meaning staff at a TV production company, discovers that his college friend Aoi Sato died in a plane crash in the United States. As he struggles to deal with the devastation, he cannot help thinking of their past, from their first meeting to their final farewell. When they first became friends, a circum-horizontal arc - a rare, flat phenomenon that looks like a rainbow - graced the sky. From failed romances to independent film projects to TV production ambition, Tomoya and Aoi developed a unique relationship. Sometimes, the very thing we search for, we cannot recognize until it is too late...but we are lucky of knowing that we had something truly special for a while... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Japanese (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Extras: Photo gallery and cast/crew filmographies. Region 3

Thursday, 4/24/2008

Mega Star April 28 Blu-ray Disc Releases

Infernal Affairs 3 (2003)

Director: Andrew Lau, Alan Mak Cast: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau, Leon Lai Synopsis In 2004, 10 months after the murder of Yan (Tony Leung), Ming (Andy Lau) is transferred to do the office work. Meanwhile, a new star Wing (Leon Lai) has emerged in the police force. Ming suspects he is also a mole sent by the triad. Three years ago, Yan's first big mission was to build up a smuggling network with Shen (Chen Daoming), a mysterious businessman from China. Actually, Yan's big brother Sam (Eric Tsang) wants to place Yan in danger. SP Wong (Anthony Wong) realizes that Yan was out of control and forces him to see psychologist Dr Lee (Kelly Chen). Yan gradually develops a special friendship with her. Specs 16:9 Widescreen 1920x1080p Full HD Audio Cantonese (DTS-HD MA 6.1) Cantonese (DD EX 5.1) Mandarin (DD EX 5.1) Subtitles Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English Extras Trailers Making Of

Mega Star Upcoming Blu-ray Disc Releases

Infernal Affairs 2 Infernal Affairs Trilogy The Warlords A Chinese Odyssey (Parts 1 and 2) Days Of Being Wild As Tears Go By Assembly Perhaps Love Exiled Andy Lau Wonderful World 2007 (Concert)

Thursday, 3/20/2008

IVL April 1 Blu-ray Disc Releases

On April 1 (the 5th anniversary of Leslie Cheung's death), IVL will release the first Shaw Brothers Blu-ray disc Behind The Yellow Line:

Kam & Ronson March 20 Releases

Hero (2007) Director: Masayuki Suzuki Cast: Takuya Kimura, Lee Byung Hung Synopsis Based on a well-known TV series "Hero" Kuryu (Takuya Kimura) is finally back in the Tokyo Prosecutor's Office "Josai" Branch and reunited with old familiar colleagues and handling a variety of petty theft and injury cases. Until one day, what looked like an open-and-shut conviction is challenged by Japan's best defense attorney. When Kuryu and his colleagues discover the key to the case may lie in Pusan, South Korea, Kuryu and company hook up with an elite Korean D.A., (Lee Byung Hung) in a covert investigation to unlock the truth. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Japanese, Cantonese Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 131 minutes

Universe March 14 DVD Releases
Man, Woman And The Wall (2007) Director: Masashi Yamamoto Cast: Sora Aoi, Keita Ohno Synopsis Ryou, who has just settled into her apartment, becomes intrigued when the room next door reveals a female voice. The phone rings...the shower runs...then gasping... From what is exposed from the thin walls, "Neighbor Girl" reveals an unparalleled lifestyle to those who haven't watched it. Ryou, who is prone to sickness, assumes that her neighbor is in the midst of a rendezvous with her lover. However, her neighbor Satsuki becomes increasingly worried with the daily hone threats she receives. "I'm going to mess you up..." Without fully understanding what is demanded of her, the unseen threats become a source of continued terror for Satsuki. As Ryou becomes closer to Satsuki, this behavior gradually starts to escalate. Only a thin wall separates the offender and his victim; boundaries are trespassed and each vignette complicates as they meet. The worst course of action develops as they start their rendezvous. Japanese (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 84 minutes
The Vanished (2006) Director: Makoto Tanaka Cast: Soko Wada, Yoko Maki Synopsis SOTA KANEISHI, a freelance writer for a lowbrow tabloid magazine, visits a local town to investigate the mysterious case of a dead child whose internal organ is completely missing. While interviewing, a doctor in a morgue, the dead child suddenly humps off the stretcher and runs away. With a help of FUMIO KOSAKA, a female officer at the village office, SOTA further investigates the incident of a sudden disappearance of a group of children happened there 35 years ago. They find a photo album of children at the now deserted elementary school, and one of the children in the album’s photo, taken 35 years ago, is the dead boy who escaped from the hospital... Japanese (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 96 minutes

Friday, 3/14/2008

IVL March 18 Pearl City Releases

Beasts, The (1980) Director: Dennis Yu Producer: Teddy Robin Kwan Cast: Patricia Chong, Kent Cheng, Chan Sing, Wong Chung, Paul Chung, Ngai Dik 4:3 Cantonese Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
Bloody Money (1983) Director: Wong Shu Tong Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Lam Kau, Chu Tiet Wo, Chan Man Yee 4:3 Cantonese No Subtitles
Cops And Robbers (1979) Director: Alex Cheung Producer: Teddy Robin Kwan Cast: Wong Chung, Kam Hing Yin, Cheung Kwok Keung 4:3 Cantonese Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
Crazy 17 (1985) Director: Manfred Wong Producer: Johnny Mak Cast: Ng Nga Ting, Isa Chow, Chan Sing, David Lo, Siu Yam Yam 4:3 Cantonese Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
Happy 16 (1982) Director: Michael Mak Producer: Johnny Mak Screenwriter: Manfred Wong Cast: Irene Wan, Ng Nga Ting, Roy Chiao, John Sham, Mak Tak Woh 4:3 Cantonese No Subtitles
Last Affair, The (1983) Director: Tony Au Cast: Dodo Cheng, Pat Ha, Chow Yun Fat 4:3 Cantonese Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
Lonely Fifteen (1982) Director: David Lai Producer: Johnny Mak Cast: Becky Lam, Irene Wan, Mak Tak Woh 4:3 Cantonese No Subtitles
Savior (1980) Director: Ronnie Yu Producer: Teddy Robin Kwan Screenwriter: Teddy Robin Kwan, Alfred Cheung Cast: Pai Ying, Gigi Wong, Kent Cheng 4:3 Cantonese Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles
Sensational Pairs, The (1983) Director: Albert Lai Cast: Kent Cheng, Liu Wai Hung, Elaine Jin 4:3 Cantonese No Subtitles
Story Of Woo Viet, The (1981) Director: Ann Hui Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Cherie Chung, Cora Miao 4:3 Cantonese No Subtitles

Wednesday, 3/5/2008 (Second Update)

CN Entertainment March 13 Releases

Backdancers (2006) Director: Kozo Nagayama Cast: hiro, Aya Hirayama Synopsis When their star singer Juli, suddenly decides to abandon her career to marriage, her four back-up dancers at a complete loss! The four backdancers are Miu, Yoshika, Tomoe, Aiko. Later on they meet with a new young manager, Chano. Apparently, they are all fond of dancing deep inside their hearts, nevertheless, how dare they fight with another dancers on the stage and what's more they are fired and Chano struggles to find the right way for them. Japanese Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 117 minutes

Wednesday, 3/5/2008 (First Update)

Kam & Ronson March 4 Releases
Linger (2008) Director: Johnnie To Cast: Vic Zhou, Li Bingbing Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 88 minutes

IVL March 4 Releases

Virgin Snow (2007) Director: Han Sang-hee Cast: Lee Joon-ki, Aoi Miyazaki Synopsis The joint Korean-Japanese movie "Virgin Snow", starring famous Korean actor Lee Joon-ki and Japanese actress Aoi Miyazaki, is a story about a high school student named Min (Lee) moves to Kyoto with his father, a renowned professor of ceramics, and falls in love with a young girl named Naname (Miyazaki), whose melancholic personality captivates his heart. Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Japanese/Korean Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Region 3 Running Time: 101 minutes

Friday, 2/29/2008

Mega Star March 13 Releases

Assembly (2008) Director: Feng Xiaogang Cast: Zhang Han Yu, Deng Chao, Tang Yan, Hu Jun Synopsis Inspired by a real event, the story of Assembly begins in 1948, at the height of the bloody civil war of China. A communist-led army captain, Guzidi, is ordered to send his 46 men to defend a position at all costs. Specs Disc 1 - Film (DVD-9) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Audio Mandarin (DTS 6.1 ES) Mandarin (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX) Cantonese (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX) Subtitles Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese English Region 3 Disc 2 - Extras (DVD-5) Making Of Trailer B-Rolls

Wednesday, 2/20/2008

Edko February 27 Releases

Boat People (1982) Director: Ann Hui Cast: George Lam, Cora Miao, Season Ma, Andy Lau Synopsis Danang, city of South Vietnam, was being liberated in 1975. As the release of a new photo album, Akutagawa (George Lam), a Japanese photojournalist, revisits Danang for shooting more pictures three years later. In that time, he meets Cam Nuong (Season Ma), a girl of 14 in the streets. He follows her home and makes friends with her and her families. Akutagawa always has drinks in a bar which is run by a Mamasan (Cora Miao). Mamasan is in love with Minh (Andy Lau), who is desperate to raise money in order to leave Vietnam. Minh attempts to rob Akutagawa for his camera and he is being arrested. However, they become friends afterwards. In the end, Akutagawa determines to help Cam Nuong and her younger brother to leave Vietnam, Minh also decided to get on the boat with them. Entering the sea to a different place, what will be the fates of Cam Nuong and Minh? Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (Stereo) English subtitles Extras: Theatrical trailer. Region 3

Edko February 4 Releases

Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007) Director: Joji Matsuoka Cast: Jo Odagiri, Kirin Kiki Synopsis Based on Lily Franky's best selling autobiography, the film focuses on a touching mother-son relationship amidst the lights of 1970s Tokyo. Born in the coal mining city in Fukuoka, Masaya grows up with inheriting both sides of the genes of his forever hopeless and reckless Dad and the gentle and strong Mom. After going into a complete downfall, his life suddenly changes when Mom is found sick with cancer, and she comes to live with him under the bright lights of Tokyo... Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Japanese (DTS-ES), Japanese (Dolby Digital Surround EX), Cantonese (Dolby Digital Surround EX) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles Extras: Theatrical trailer, photo gallery, and cast/crew filmographies. Region 3

Tuesday, 2/19/2008

Universe February 29 DVD Releases
See You In You Tube (2008) Director: Seven's Cast: Elanne Kong, Janice Man Cantonese, Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Extras: Making of, deleted scenes (30 minutes), film premiere, and music video. Running Time: 105 minutes

Unicorn February 21 Releases

Sabu (2002) Director: Takashi Miike Cast: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Satoshi Tsumabuki Synopsis Takashi Miike (Full Metal Yakuza, The Black Society Trilogy), one of the most prolific directors in chambara today delivers a haunting tale set in the Tokugawa Era. Framed for a crime he did not commit, Eiji is subjected to the harsh realities of the Ishikawa Island workhouse. Sabu, Eiji’s longtime friend, must discover who is responsible for Eiji’s incarceration, before prison life consumes him completely. Japanese, Cantonese Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles DVD-5 Running Time: 120 minutes

Deltamac February 5 Blu-ray Disc Releases

Protege (2007) Director: Derek Yee Cast: Andy Lau, Daniel Wu Synopsis Nick (Daniel Wu), an undercover in the heart of Asia's lucrative heroin trade, is a protege to drug lord Quin (Andy Lau). In 8 years he eventually gains his trust and next in line to take over from his ill mentor. As Nick infiltrates the syndicate to get enough evidence to arrest the retiring Quin, the unwritten law of brotherhood blurs with his professional duties. Thrown in the mix is his attachment to a domestic fracas involving a junkie mother Fan (Zhang Jing Chu) and her daughter, together with her dealer husband. He is a confused chap when deals with human emotions, of deep friendship, trust and betrayal in the illicit business. Specs 16:9 Widescreen Audio Cantonese (PCM 7.1) Cantonese (DTS-HDMA 7.1) Cantonese (DD 6.1) Mandarin (DD 6.1) Subtitles Traditional Chinese English Extras Making Of Interviews Trailer Photo Gallery About Drugs

Hong Kong Blu-ray Disc Releases

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