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Andrey83

05-09-2004, 06:15 AM

^^What did that got to do with it???

That would be like "does anyone know when scarface will be out"

"there are other good gangster film besides Scarface"

....? So?

he probably wanted to see hero ;)

And yes, they will release a region 1 dvd. But probably a time after the cinema release.

Bulldawg

05-09-2004, 11:00 PM

i cherish my import copy i picked up online about a year ago.

cause it seems like it wont be released in the states for a while the way it keeps getting tossed around and pushed back.

WuTical

05-10-2004, 08:16 PM

it'll probably come out around December/january

The Insider

07-05-2004, 10:11 AM

Wow. I've already got the Chinese 2-disc edition of "Hero", but I've just preordered the Ultimate 3-disc Korean edition - for just under 40 bucks. Take a look at this:

http://www.axelmusic.dk/resources/ss/8809134450956.jpg

Rizor

07-05-2004, 11:34 AM

What's on that set?

The Insider

07-05-2004, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by Rizor
What's on that set?

http://www.axelmusic.dk/resources/covers/back/8809134450956.jpg

droidguy1119

07-05-2004, 02:00 PM

Classy. And hey, it's NTSC. With English subtitles. I'm so importing that.

I hope the features are subtitled, though.

The Insider

07-05-2004, 06:23 PM

Well, the original Chinese 2-disc version looked good and sounded terrific, and that was in NTSC format, so it's been available for a long time (I got the 2-disc release ages ago).
I'll report back as soon as I get the DVD, as to whether or not the bonus-features are subtitled.

Tyranic_Lord

07-06-2004, 01:34 PM

Now there are talks of an Extended Cut of Hero to be released in Asia. So many editions. I problaby wont buy Miramax's copy. I already got my import from Asia and I think its fine.

rosncranz

07-07-2004, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Tyranic_Lord
Now there are talks of an Extended Cut of Hero to be released in Asia. So many editions. I problaby wont buy Miramax's copy. I already got my import from Asia and I think its fine.

no its not just talk, they have been planning it for awhile, there is just no release date yet.

DROIDGUY-i own about 30 foreign films and of those 30 not one of them have english subtitles on the special features.

and if you ask me that 3 disc set is so not worth it, there doesnt sound like anything that great with the special features, i already own two versions of it and they have more than enough stuffon them, i dont need something thats just a bit more fancy looking for 40 bucks.

droidguy1119

07-07-2004, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by rosncranz
DROIDGUY-i own about 30 foreign films and of those 30 not one of them have english subtitles on the special features.

Well, I know of one disc that has foreign English Subtitles -- and I really want it -- it being Battle Royale, the Tartan release from the UK.

So, while the chances are slim...

Andrey83

07-07-2004, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by rosncranz

DROIDGUY-i own about 30 foreign films and of those 30 not one of them have english subtitles on the special features.

Once upon a time in China Trioligy has. So does Brotherhood of the Wolf, and Shiri, and bichunmoo and alot more :)

The Insider

07-08-2004, 03:29 AM

...and just about every Danish DVD release :)

Dr. Z

07-09-2004, 09:10 AM

the R3 (Hong Kong LEGIT) version has an amazing transfer decent english subs, and reference quality DTS-ES

http://i3.yesasia.com/assets/imgs/videos/91/l_p1002548491.jpg

Not bad for $14.99 USD

rosncranz

07-09-2004, 11:34 AM

i bought my second copy for $6 including subtitles and it is dvd 9 and has great special features, not to mention the over is way better than that. just to let you guys know.

also smart as...i mean andrey ;)i dont any of those except BotW and i forgot about the subs, anyways the majority of them dont have them, but now that i think about it more do than i thought so you never know droidguy. also for the record if you havent seen battle royale you shouldnt buy it first, i for one didnt like it, but your taste is different then mine so who knows, also just a heads up :

UZUMAKI came out on dvd tuesday, it is a Japanese horror film that is considered to be one of the wierdest films ever made, but what makes it so interesting is that it is apparantley good too. its about a seaside town that is engulfed with people that become entranced/obsessed with spiral objects, which is also the english tital (spiral) you guys might want to check it out.

The Insider

07-09-2004, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Dr. Z
the R3 (Hong Kong LEGIT) version has an amazing transfer decent english subs, and reference quality DTS-ES

http://i3.yesasia.com/assets/imgs/videos/91/l_p1002548491.jpg

Not bad for $14.99 USD

The transfer is good but hardly amazing :)

droidguy1119

07-09-2004, 12:14 PM

I almost bought that one awhile back.

The Insider

07-09-2004, 12:50 PM

I sold my 2-disc version a few days ago. I'm expecting the Korean 3-disc version to arrive tomorrow, along with the Scandinavian R2 PAL release, which should feature the best Hero DVD-transfer available.

droidguy1119

07-09-2004, 01:20 PM

You are a DVD master.

The Insider

07-09-2004, 01:27 PM

As are you, my friend.

droidguy1119

07-09-2004, 01:30 PM

Pshh. I have some skills but they pale in comparison to your ability to juggle DVD releases. Plus I still don't have a multi-region player, or a PAL-NTSC converter, so I'm left in the dust in some areas.

rosncranz

07-09-2004, 02:25 PM

there is no better quality than dvd 9...as of yet.

The Insider

07-09-2004, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by rosncranz
there is no better quality than dvd 9...as of yet.

Did anybody dispute that? Besides, about 95% of DVDs released in the last couple of years are DVD-9's (a.ka. single-sided dual-layered discs). Because it makes it possible to store a lot of material on a DVD-9 doesn't mean that it's necessarily in "good quality".

rosncranz

07-09-2004, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by The Insider
Did anybody dispute that? Besides, about 95% of DVDs released in the last couple of years are DVD-9's (a.ka. single-sided dual-layered discs). Because it makes it possible to store a lot of material on a DVD-9 doesn't mean that it's necessarily in "good quality".

ooooh touchy. and yes someone said that they were getting a new version and that they hope its even better quality and i simply said there isnt better than dvd 9, chill out man. and yes it does mean its good quality thats the point dvd 9 is the best quality there is, you know its funny you start your post by saying nobody disputed that and ended it by disputing it...very amusing

Dr. Z

07-09-2004, 11:39 PM

Originally posted by The Insider
The transfer is good but hardly amazing :)

Now that ive receved the disc, id tend to agree.... its a little dark, nethertheless a pritty decent DVD

The Insider

07-10-2004, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by rosncranz
ooooh touchy. and yes someone said that they were getting a new version and that they hope its even better quality and i simply said there isnt better than dvd 9, chill out man. and yes it does mean its good quality thats the point dvd 9 is the best quality there is, you know its funny you start your post by saying nobody disputed that and ended it by disputing it...very amusing

Now who's being touchy? ;)

The Insider

07-10-2004, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by Dr. Z
Now that ive receved the disc, id tend to agree.... its a little dark, nethertheless a pritty decent DVD

Yeah, it's still pretty good. As you said, the DTS track is excellent.

rosncranz

07-10-2004, 11:09 AM

i just watched this again on a big screen high def tv with surround sound the other day, it was amazing watching it on that.

Patrick Bateman

07-10-2004, 11:01 PM

I bought mine off of Ebay for $5 bucks plus shipping. I had to figure out where the English subtitles were but it is all good now. I wasn't waiting until the American release.

The Insider

07-22-2004, 06:49 AM

Just watched the American-release trailer. Horrible! Not only does it contain SEVERAL (often major) spoilers, but it makes the movie look like a straightforward action-movie - just another Jet Li movie in a chinese setting.

Sculder

07-24-2004, 03:57 PM

Hero`s Directors Cut will be released in China on 26th of July. Region Code: ALL and NTSC.

Hero: Director's Cut: Extended Standard Edition

http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v141/Sculder22/HERO_-_DC_standard_DVD.jpg

http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdasian/17656.html?id=6ZwqbEB9&mv_pc=1302

Hero: Director's Cut: Limited Extended Special Edition (Wooden Box Set)

http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v141/Sculder22/HERO_-_DC_LE_DVD.jpg

http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdasian/17655.html?id=6ZwqbEB9&mv_pc=653

The Insider

07-26-2004, 05:01 AM

Well, I hope dvdasian is a credible site, since I've just ordered the DVD from them (thanks for the link Sculder).

Sculder

07-26-2004, 09:06 AM

You`re welcome.
I have not bought from there before this DVD. But I have heard form other people that this is a good place to buy asian DVDs. Hope it`s true :)

Tyranic_Lord

07-26-2004, 09:23 AM

Bought mine copy of the extended cut from them. They ARE the BEST.

The Insider

07-26-2004, 09:49 AM

Glad to hear it. How long does it usually take for them to deliver the merchandise?

espwolverine

07-26-2004, 02:48 PM

Lol....I just ordered the movie from them.....what version did you get INSIDER?? I got the cheper version because the limited box set does not have a DTS track and the other one does

espwolverine

07-26-2004, 02:52 PM

Umm there might be a problem!!! The now says the dvd on has Chinese subs?!? It says both english and chinese at the bottom of the page but at the top they just posted something that said Chinese subs only...I hope this is a miss print.....

The Insider

07-26-2004, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by espwolverine
Lol....I just ordered the movie from them.....what version did you get INSIDER?? I got the cheper version because the limited box set does not have a DTS track and the other one does

I got the cheap version as well, espwolverine. Didn't notice the thing about the DTS tracks (besides, I've already got two versions of the movie on DVD, both of them with excellent DTS (as well as DD5.1) tracks), but just got the cheap one, because the "limited edition" didn't look worth the extra cash.

Originally posted by espwolverine
Umm there might be a problem!!! The now says the dvd on has Chinese subs?!? It says both english and chinese at the bottom of the page but at the top they just posted something that said Chinese subs only...I hope this is a miss print.....

That would be sad, sure, but that means there'll be just 20 minutes I won't "get", and that's okay. I'm just dying to see it, that's all :)