Arriving February 27th from Cine-Asia Source: Showbox Media Group press release Official Site: cine-asia.com Special Thanks to Louise Rivers From 1999 to 2006, Hong Kong Legends brought the biggest films of Asian cinema to DVD in the UK. Now, Cine-Asia the UK’s leading Asian action cinema label is reissuing them under the ‘CINE-ASIA presents HKL’ banner, bringing together the two greatest catalogues of Asian cinema under one ultimate label! February`s lineup focuses on Jet Li -- the star of FIST OF LEGEND, BLACK MASK, LETHAL WEAPON 4, ROMEO MUST DIE, KISS OF THE DRAGON, HERO, UNLEASHED, THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, OCEAN HEAVEN and THE EXPENDABLES -- with new digitally remastered and restored DVDs of four classic films. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA Ultimate Edition DVD (???, Wong Fei-hung, 1991) Street Date: February 27, 2012 Format: DVD (Region 2 PAL) Number of discs: 1 Certificate: 15 Run Time: 128 minutes SRP: £17.99
Jet Li heads up an all-star cast, including physical virtuoso Yuen Biao (DRAGONS FOREVER) and "China Rose" Rosamund Kwan (ARMOR OF GOD), in this epic big-budget action adventure, heralded by fans and critics alike as one of the finest martial arts movies ever made. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA recounts the adventures of legendary martial arts master, Wong Fei Hung, as he battles ruthless imperialist forces determined to subjugate his country with a terrifying new weapon -- the gun! Inspired by Sergio Leone`s ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST, this matchless work by veteran director Tsui Hark combines powerful characterizations, breath-taking cinematography and fluid, high-energy fight sequences to deliver one of the most memorable and ground-breaking martial arts action-adventures of the last two decades. Now digitally re-mastered and restored, ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA is the perfect showcase for the devastating physical talents of action-superstar Jet Li. Featuring one incredible fight sequence after another, this is one movie you will want to watch again and again and again! Special Features: - Digitally re-mastered and restored DVD transfer - 16:9 Anamorphic version enhanced for Widescreen TVs - 5:1 Dolby Digital Cantonese Audio with English subtitles - 5:1 Dolby Digital English Audio - Feature Length audio commentary with Bey Logan and Mark King - Animated Biography Showcase - Interview Gallery - Original Theatrical Trailer - UK Promotional Trailer - Production Photo Gallery ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 2 (??????????, Wong Fei-hung II: Nam yi dong ji keung, 1992) Street Date: February 27, 2012 Format: DVD (Region 2 PAL) Number of discs: 1 Certificate: 15 Run Time: 108 minutes SRP: £17.99
Featuring a tense, atmospheric story which centers on Canton and the destructive power struggle between the official government, the emerging democracy movement and the rabidly xenophobic White Lotus Cult, this movie entered the record books as the 100th movie to depict the life of legendary hero Wong Fei Hung, making the series the longest running in movie-making history. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 2 has everything which made its predecessor such a success; a dynamic, incorruptible hero brought brilliantly to life by Jet Li, a supremely talented supporting cast, beautifully conceived sets, stylish cinematography and breath-taking fight sequences. Special Features: - Digitally re-mastered and restored DVD transfer - 16:9 Anamorphic version enhanced for Widescreen TVs - Dual language format (English Dubbed and Cantonese Language with re-mastered English subtitles) - 5:1 Dolby Digital Audio - Feature Length audio commentary with Bey Logan - Animated Biography Showcase for Jet Li and Rosamund Kwan - Original Theatrical Trailer - UK Promotional Trailer - Interview Gallery with Jet Li and Donnie Yen ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 3 (?????????, Wong Fei-hung ji saam: Si wong jaang ba, 1993) Street Date: February 27, 2012 Format: DVD (Region 2 PAL) Number of discs: 1 Certificate: 12 Run Time: 107 minutes SRP: £17.99
With stunning production values and luminous cinematography by famed director Andrew Lau (STORMRIDERS), this lavish period drama explores Wong`s adventures, as he defends his country against competing foreign powers and his family against dangerous local forces, who want to end their triumphant reign as the preeminent force in the martial arts. Epic, romantic, with incredible acrobatic fight-action from veteran fight choreographer, Yuen Tak, ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 3 is another landmark production from acclaimed filmmaker Tsui Hark, and a testament to the enduring Legend of China`s most celebrated cinematic hero, Wong Fei Hung. Special Features: - Digitally re-mastered and restored DVD transfer - 2:35:1 Anamorphic version enhanced for widescreen TVs - Dual language format (English Dubbed and Cantonese Language with re-mastered English subtitles) - 5:1 Dolby Digital Audio - Feature Length audio commentary with Bey Logan - Animated Biography Showcase for Jet Li - Original Theatrical Trailer - UK Promotional Trailer - Interview Gallery with Producer/Director Tsui Hark and lead-villain John Wakefield - Behind the scenes footage from ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA THE MASTER (????, Long xing tian xia, 1989) Street Date: February 27, 2012 Format: DVD (Region 2 PAL) Number of discs: 1 Certificate: 18 Run Time: 89 minutes SRP: £17.99
Experience Jet Li, in an all-action adventure that showcases the martial arts skills which made him 5-time Chinese National Wu Shu Champion. Acclaimed director/producer Tsui Hark (ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA Trilogy, THE KILLER, A BETTER TOMORROW Trilogy) presents the story of a young Kung Fu champion (Jet Li) who becomes embroiled in a violent vendetta against his former master, and must use his amazing martial arts skills to survive on the brutal streets of Downtown L.A! Reel after reel of fast, direct, street-effective martial arts action culminates in an incredible one-on-one finale between Jet Li and Light Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, Jerry Trimble. Special Features: - Digitally re-mastered & restored 16:9 Anamorphic version enhanced for widescreen TVs - DVD Transfer created from a High Definition master - Dual Language Format (English Dubbed and Cantonese with re-mastered English subtitles) - SDH subtitle option - Dolby Digital 5.1 audio tracks - Original Cantonese mono audio track - Exclusive feature-length audio-commentary with Hong Kong film expert, Bey Logan - The Master: an exclusive interview with prolific Kung Fu Legend, Yuen Wah - Crystal Clear: an exclusive interview with leading lady, Crystal Kwok - The Insider: an exclusive interview with stuntman and author, John Kreng - Trailer Gallery - Fully Animated Menus
About Cine-Asia
Created by the founders of the pioneering DVD label, Hong Kong Legends, Cine-Asia is the market-leading brand dedicated to the presentation of the very best in contemporary Asian Cinema from legendary filmmakers and superstars such as Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, Jee Ja, Yuen Woo-ping and Ching Siu-tung on Blu-Ray and DVD. Cine-Asia Extreme, a brand new companion label, delivers intense, visceral, hard-hitting, on-the-edge entertainment from the most controversial filmmakers of the Far East, and brings alive a world of radical possibilities.
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Showbox Media Group (SMG) is a leading independent home entertainment distributor, currently operating exclusively in the UK and Eire. Founded in 2003 by the Directors of pioneering distributor Medusa Communications, SMG specialises in building home entertainment brands and delivering them to the market via theatrical release, DVD sales, rental sales, downloads, TV sales, and third party distribution.