Dragon Dynasty

[MR SINISTER]

"Dragon Dynasty showcases cutting-edge presentations of significant classic and contemporary Asian Cinema for the home entertainment market. Combining elevated production values with dynamic creative execution, each Dragon Dynasty product will extend a compelling invitation to experience the world's most exciting action genre like never before.

Dragon Dynasty features from legendary Asian filmmakers such as John Woo, Yuen Woo-ping and Corey Yuen Kwai and the films star some of Asia's hottest leading actors like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Stephen Chow, Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh and Sammo Hung."

Upcoming Releases:
Hapkido - October 2nd
Dog Bite Dog [2-Disc] - October 23rd
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin - October 30th
The Killer [2-Disc] - November 6th
No Mercy for the Rude - November 20th
Fist of Legend [2-Disc] - December
Dreadnaught - December
Tai Chi Master [2-Disc] - TBA
Quentin Tarantino Presents The Shaw Brothers' Collection (titles to be confirmed) - TBA

Rumored Releases (Source of rumors are included):
Love Asia
Royal Tramp
Royal Tramp II
Come Drink with Me
Eight Diagram Pole Fighter
Heroes of the East
Martial Arts of Shaolin
A Better Tomorrow
A Better Tomorrow II
Bullet in the Head
Ong Bak 2
The Five Deadly Venoms
The Bride with White Hair
Shaolin Temple
Dragon Tiger Gate
Undercover

All Available Releases:
#1: Kill Zone [2-Disc]
#2: Police Story
#3: The Protector [2-Disc]
#4: Seven Swords [2-Disc]
#5: Police Story 2
#6: Infernal Affairs 2
#7: Infernal Affairs 3
#8: Born to Fight [2-Disc]
#9: Shanghai Express
#10: Above the Law
#11: 36th Chamber of Shaolin
#12: King Boxer
#13: The One Armed Swordsman
#14: My Young Auntie
#15: Hardboiled [2-Disc]
#16: Last Hurrah for Chivalry
#17: Crime Story
#18: City of Violence [2-Disc]
#19: Dragon Heat

Visit Dragon Dynasty's official website for more info: DragonDynasty.com

[MR SINISTER]

I was only slightly aware of Dragon Dynasty until last week when I stumbled upon the 36th Chamber of Shaolin release on Amazon. Being that it is my favorite Martial Arts flick of all time, I had to order it. I was not disappointed and my experience has sparked a huge interest in this collection.

Upon researching them for this thread, i found a lot of rumored or slightly confirmed releases. The most interesting for me are The Killer, The Five Deadly Venoms and the Shawbrothers boxset. The Killer is my favorite film from John Woo (I also really like Hard Boiled and have pre-ordered the new release) so that is an obvious buy for me if and when it comes out. The Five Deadly Venoms is probably my second favorite Martial Arts film. I already own it on DVD but I definitely welcome a better version. The Shawbrothers Collection rumor is quite interesting. The Shawbrothers studio released a lot of great films Back in the 70s and 80s including some of the new Dragon Dynasty releases. I would definitely be interested in buying it but I am afraid to buy any more Shawbrothers films until I know more info. I still plan on buying King Boxer this week but after that I will have to do some thinking. I will continue to post rumors as I find them and will include the source of those rumors.

Anyway... Hopefully there is some interest in this collection. It has great potential and so far they have released some great films on DVD.

[Count Dragula]

So many excellent titles available and on the horizon from Dragon Dynasty. Seriously, this is well on its way to being an amazing collection

I only own KillZone (yet to watch) and the Infernal Affairs trilogy at the moment, but intend to invest in some more of their titles as funds permit and more are released.

Wow, I can't wait for that Fist of Legend 2 disc. The dubbed American re-edit is atrocious, and the quality of the Hong Kong release is far from great.

You're such a fucking cunt sin, this is going to kill me until I pick some more of these up. It was far easier to ignore them before they were all listed here together!

[Dobe Dobe]

Kill Zone sucked. I do like what they have to bring to the table however. Only disappointed once.

[Count Dragula]

Twas free, but from what i've read it sounds quite good. I still have hope, mainly because your taste in film is shit.

[Dobe Dobe]

Originally Posted by Count Dragula

Twas free, but from what i've read it sounds quite good. I still have hope, mainly because your taste in film is shit.

Pfft, says the guy who likes Argento.

Kill Zone was boring and had a weak ending, I seriously don't think you'll like it...

[Count Dragula]

Originally Posted by Dobe Dobe

Pfft, says the guy who likes Argento.

See? That's what i'm talking about.

If it sucks i'll blame you.

[Dobe Dobe]

Originally Posted by Count Dragula

See? That's what i'm talking about.

If it sucks i'll blame you.

Ever heard of a joke, Muffin?

If it sucks, I'll take the punishment.

[MR SINISTER]

Originally Posted by Count Dragula

You're such a fucking cunt sin, this is going to kill me until I pick some more of these up. It was far easier to ignore them before they were all listed here together!

I fell the same way. I'm going to head out to Suncoast tonight to pick up King Boxer. They have it for $16.99 (the same as Amazon) plus I have a $3 coupon that came with 36th Chamber.

I was just thinking that this might make an excellent label to release the full Kill Bill on. Being that this is a Weinstein company brand, there may be a chance.

EDIT: Thanks for the sticky. That is awesome.

[Count Dragula]

Well considering Miramax was behind numerous butcherings of martial arts films released in the 90's I was a bit worried, but my fears are slowly being alleviated. They've been sitting on these shaw titles for far too long, good to see them finally doing something with them.

Just ordered King Boxer.

Not sure whether to go with the celestial pictures (IVL, Delmantic) One Armed Swordsman box, or just get the original on the Dynasty label.

http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID....qx/details.htm

Some dvd beaver comparisons :

One Armed Swordsman
Shanghai Express
My Young Auntie
Police Story 2
Born to Fight
36th Chamber Shaolin
Infernal Affairs 2
Infernal Affairs 3
King boxer


Oh, and watched Seven Swords a while back. Didn't think much of it.