The Asian DVD Guide

Tuesday, 1/29/2002

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

Dance Of A Dream (2001) Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Cantonese (DD 5.1) and Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

This Week's and Last Week's IVL Releases
Here are this week's and last week's IVL releases. They are all coded for region 3. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to IVL for sending the pictures.

U.S. Films Crazy/Beautiful (2001) Princess Diaries, The (2001) Green Card (1990) Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989) Joy Luck Club, The (1993) Kiss Of The Dragon (2001) Three Men And A Baby (1987)   "Monsters Inc." Computer Games Scare Island Scream Team Training Eight Ball Chaos Bowling For Screams Monster Tag

Upcoming Universe Releases
Here are some upcoming releases from Universe due to be released this week. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Universe for sending the pictures.

Others, The (2001) Letterboxed English (DTS 5.1) and English (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Coded for region 3

Saturday, 1/26/2002

This Week's Mei Ah Releases
Here are this week's Mei Ah releases. There are no English subtitles on the The Beauty Of China documentaries. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Mei Ah for sending the pictures.

World Of The Drunken Master, The (1979) Directed By Joseph Kuo Love Of Blueness, A (2000) The Beauty Of China 1 (Documentary) The Beauty Of China 2 (Documentary)

Upcoming Mei Ah Releases
Here are some upcoming releases from Mei Ah. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Mei Ah for sending the pictures.

Shaolin Brothers, The (1977) Directed By Joseph Kuo Chinese Iron Man (1975) aka Iron Man Directed By Joseph Kuo Crash Landing (1999) (DTS) The Beauty Of China 3 (Documentary)

Note: The DVD cover of "Chinese Iron Man" credits Joseph Kuo by his Chinese name only ("Kuo Nan-Hong").

March Japanese Mega Star Releases
Spike have announced ten Mega Star releases for March. They will not be region coded. All are priced at 3800 Yen and are scheduled to be released on 03/28/2002.

ABRD-051	My Lucky Stars (1985) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 5.1) and Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
ABRD-080	Dragon Lord (1982) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
ABRD-081	Aces Go Places 4 (1986) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 5.1) and Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
ABRD-082	High Road To China (1983) U.S. Film, Not A Hong Kong Film Letterboxed English (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
ABRD-083	Erotic Ghost Story 3 (1992) Letterboxed Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
ABRD-084	Vampire Vs Vampire (1989) Letterboxed Mandarin (DD 5.1) and English (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
ABRD-085	Naked Killer (1992) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Spanish subtitles
ABRD-087	Evil Cat (1987) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
ABRD-088	Hogus Pogus (1984) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 5.1) and Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
ABRD-089	Dance With Dragon (1991) Letterboxed Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles

Titles not released by Universe in Hong Kong (Evil Cat, Vampire Vs Vampire, etc) will eventually be released in Hong Kong by Mega Star.

Friday, 1/18/2002

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 Films Every Dog Has His Date (2001) Reunion, The (1962) (Black And White) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 5.1) and Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Full Screen Cantonese (Mono) No subtitles Courting Before Marriage (1965) (Black And White)   Full Screen Cantonese (Mono) No subtitles U.S. Films Caveman's Valentine, The (2001) (DTS) Letterboxed English (DTS), English (DD 5.1), and English (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Coded for region 3

Upcoming Mei Ah Releases
Here are some upcoming releases from Mei Ah that are scheduled to be released this month. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Mei Ah for sending the pictures.

World Of The Drunken Master, The (1979) Directed By Joseph Kuo Love Of Blueness, A (2000) Letterboxed Cantonese (DD 2.0) and Mandarin (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Letterboxed Mandarin (DD 2.0) 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.

La Belle (2000) Letterboxed Korean (DD 2.0) Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles (removable) Extras: Theatrical trailers, Hong Kong TV spot, cast/crew filmographies, photo gallery, and music video. Coded for region 3

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

Pioneer On 2/22/2002, Pioneer will release Sogo Ishii's Electric Dragon 80000V (2000). Here are the specs: Catalog #: PIBD-7079 Price: 4700 Yen Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Japanese (DTS) and Japanese (DD 5.1) English subtitles Extras: Interview with director Sogo Ishii, theatrical trailer, various still pictures, making of the final scene between Asano's and Nagase's characters (multi-angle), and DVD-ROM feature (archive of the official website - www.80000v.com). Region 2 NTSC Official Website: http://www.80000v.com/ Pioneer's Website For The DVD (In Japanese): http://211.5.138.75/pldcgoods/.... Trailer (Windows Media): http://www.cinema-imagica.com/MOVIES2/doc2/movie_image.asp?MOVIE_ID=441 Toei On 4/21/2002, Toei will release Hiroyuki Nakano's Red Shadow (2001). Here are the specs: Catalog #: DSZS-7004 Price: 5800 Yen Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Japanese (DD 5.1) and Japanese (Dolby Surround) English subtitles Extras: Deleted scenes, teasers, theatrical trailer, TV spots, and 2 audio commentaries (in Japanese). Region 2 NTSC Official Website: http://www.toei.co.jp/movie/rs/ Toei's Website For The DVD (In Japanese): http://www.toei-video.co.jp/data/hs/vcatalog_dvd/item/200204/dszs07004.html Trailers (Real Video): http://www.toei.co.jp/movie/rs/visual/index.html Toho On 3/21/2002, Toho will release Shinobu Yaguchi's Water Boys (2001). Here are the specs: Catalog #: TDV2640D (2 DVD set in jewel case) Price: 6000 Yen Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced Japanese (DD 5.1) and Japanese (Dolby Surround) Japanese and English subtitles Extras: A "making of" documentary, theatrical trailer, TV spot, deleted scenes, cast/crew information, music videos, and an audio commentary (in Japanese). Region 2 NTSC Official Website (In Japanese): http://www.altamira.co.jp/waterboys/index.html Trailers (Quicktime): http://www.altamira.co.jp/waterboys/trailers.html

Friday, 1/11/2002

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

His Name Is Nobody (1979) The Kangxi Dynasty (TV Series) 25 DVD Box Set No English Subtitles Ditto (2000) Korean Film Blow Dry (2001)

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

In The Mood For Love (2000) (DTS) (Special Edition) Dummy Mommy, Without A Baby (2001) (DTS) Memento (2000) U.S. Film Triangular Duel (1974) Directed By Joseph Kuo Dragon's Claws (1979) Directed By Joseph Kuo

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 Tragedy On The Hill Of The Waiting Wife (1955) (Black And White) Great Devotion 2, The (Black And White) Full Screen Cantonese (Mono) No subtitles Full Screen Cantonese (Mono) No subtitles Korean Films One Fine Spring Day (2001) Letterboxed Korean (DD 5.1) and Korean (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Coded for region 3 French Films Belphegor, Phantom Of The Louvre (2001) Letterboxed English (DD 5.1), English (Stereo), and French (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Coded for region 3 Norwegian Films Cellophane (1999) Bloody Angels (1998) Letterboxed Norwegian (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Letterboxed Norwegian (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

Last 2 Weeks Of Universe Releases
Here are the last 2 weeks of Universe releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Universe for sending the pictures.

Hong Kong Films Replacement Suspect, The (2001) (DTS) Taste Of Killing And Romance, A (1994) (DTS) Letterboxed Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), and Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Letterboxed Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), and Mandarin (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Korean Films Nightmare (2000) (DTS) Full Screen Korean (DTS), Korean (DD 5.1), and Korean (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles Norwegian Films Prompter, The (1999) Letterboxed Norwegian (Stereo) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles

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

Dr Lamb (1992) Fantasies Behind The Pearly Curtain (1975)

Last 3 Weeks Of Winson Releases
Here are the last 3 weeks of Winson releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Winson for sending the pictures.

Lethal Contact (1992) Legend Of The Mountain (1979) Directed By King Hu Racoon For A Prince (1955) No English Subtitles Peppermint (1999) Greek Film Ma 6-T va crack-er (1997) French Film

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

Shadow (2001)

12/28/2001 Mega Star Releases
Here are Mega Star's 12/28/2001 releases. Click on the picture below for a larger image. Thanks to Mega Star for sending the pictures.

Documentaries Antarctica (1991) (DTS) Great Barrier Reef (1981) (DTS) Greatest Places, The (1998) (DTS) Hearst Castle: Building The Dream (1996) (DTS) Mystery Of The Maya (1995) (DTS) Niagara: Miracles, Myths And Magic (1986) (DTS) Ring Of Fire (1991) (DTS) Tropical Rainforest (1992) (DTS) Specs for all of the releases above: English (DTS), English (DD 5.1), Chinese (DD 5.1) Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles No Region Coding NTSC