SHAWSCOPE Volume One Limited Edition Blu-Ray Set NEW (Region A & B Compatible)

Description: Shawscope Volume One Blu-RayAfter an undisputed reign at the peak of Hong Kong's film industry in the 1960s, Shaw Brothers (the studio founded by real-life brothers Run Run and Runme Shaw) found their dominance challenged by up-and-coming rivals in the early 1970s. They swiftly responded by producing hundreds of the most iconic action films ever made, revolutionising the genre through the backbreaking work of top-shelf talent on both sides of the camera as well as unbeatable widescreen production value, much of it shot at 'Movietown', their huge, privately-owned studio on the outskirts of Hong Kong. This inaugural collection by Arrow Films presents twelve jewels from the Shaw crown, all released within the 1970s, kicking off in 1972 with Korean director Chung Chang-wha's King Boxer, the film that established kung fu cinema as an international box office powerhouse when it hit Stateside cinemas under the title Five Fingers of Death. From there we see Chang Cheh (arguably Shaw's most prolific director) helm the blood-soaked brutality of The Boxer from Shantung and two self-produced films in his 'Shaolin Cycle' series, Five Shaolin Masters and its prequel Shaolin Temple, before taking a detour into Ho Meng-hua's King Kong-inspired Mighty Peking Man, one of the most unmissably insane giant monster films ever made. Chang's action choreographer Lau Kar-leung then becomes a director in his own right, propelling his adoptive brother Gordon Liu to stardom in Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin. Not to be outdone, Chang introduces some of Shaw's most famous faces to the screen, including Alexander Fu Sheng fighting on the streets of San Francisco in Chinatown Kid and, of course, the mighty Venom Mob in The Five Venoms and Crippled Avengers. Finally, Lau and Liu successfully meld high kicks with humour in two of their masterworks, Heroes of the East and Dirty Ho, also featuring such fan favourites as Wong Yue, Hsiao Hao and Kara Hui. From kickass kung fu killers to crazy kaiju knockoffs to culture clash comedies, this carefully curated and gorgeously presented selection of all-time Shaw Brothers classics merely represents the tip of the iceberg of the studio's rich output, making it both an ideal starting point for newcomers and a treat for hardcore fans alike. Limited Edition Contents High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all twelve films, including seven new 2K restorations by Arrow FilmsIllustrated 60-page collectors' book featuring new writing by David Desser, Terrence J. Brady and James Flower, plus cast and crew listings and notes on each film by Simon AbramsNew artwork by Sam Gilbey, Matthew Griffin, Chris Malbon, Jacob Phillips, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella, Darren Wheeling and Jolyon YatesHours of never-before-seen bonus features, including several cast and crew interviews from the Frédéric Ambroisine Video ArchiveTwo CDs of music from the De Wolfe Music library as heard in six of the films, exclusive to this collectionDisc One – King BoxerBrand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from a 4K scan of the original negative Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English original mono audioNewly translated English subtitles for the Mandarin audio, plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubBrand new commentary by David Desser, co-editor of The Journal of Japanese and Korean Cinema and The Cinema of Hong KongNewly filmed appreciation by film critic and historian Tony RaynsInterview with director Chung Chang-wha, filmed in 2003 and 2004 by Frédéric AmbroisineInterview with star Wang Ping, filmed in 2007 by Frédéric AmbroisineInterview with Korean cinema expert Cho Young-jung, author of Chung Chang-wha: Man of Action, filmed in 2005 by Frédéric AmbroisineCinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu, the first in a three-part documentary on Shaw Brothers' place within the martial arts genre produced by Celestial Pictures in 2003, featuring interviews with Jackie Chan, Jet Li, John Woo, Sammo Hung, Gordon Liu, Lau Kar-leung, Cheng Pei-pei, David Chiang and many othersAlternate opening credits from the American version titled Five Fingers of DeathHong Kong, US and German theatrical trailers, plus US TV and radio spotsImage galleryDisc Two – The Boxer From Shantung Brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from a 4K scan of the original negativeNewly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English original mono audioNewly translated English subtitles for the Mandarin audio, plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubInterview with star Chen Kuan-tai, filmed in 2007 by Frédéric AmbroisineInterview with assistant director John Woo, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric AmbroisineInterview with star David Chiang, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric AmbroisineConversation between stars Chen Kuan-tai and Ku Feng, filmed at a Shaw Brothers reunion in 2007 by Frédéric AmbroisineHong Kong and German theatrical trailers, plus US TV spotImage galleryDisc Three – Five Shaolin Masters / Shaolin Temple Uncompressed Mandarin and English original mono audio for both filmsNewly translated English subtitles for both films, plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubNewly filmed appreciation of Chang Cheh by film critic and historian Tony RaynsInterview with star Kong Do, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric AmbroisineElegant Trails: David Chiang and Elegant Trails: Ti Lung, two featurettes on the actors produced by Celestial Pictures in 2003Alternate standard-definition version of Shaolin TempleAlternate opening credits from Five Masters of Death, the US version of Five Shaolin MastersAlternate opening credits sequences for Shaolin TempleUS and German trailers for Five Shaolin MastersHong Kong and German trailers for Shaolin TempleImage galleries for both filmsDisc Four – Mighty Peking Man Uncompressed Mandarin and English original mono audioNewly translated English subtitles for the Mandarin audio, plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubBrand new commentary by Travis CrawfordBrand new interview with suit designer Keizo Murase, filmed in 2021 by Daisuke Sato and Yoshikazu IshiiInterview with director Ho Meng-hua, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric AmbroisineInterview with star Ku Feng, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric AmbroisineBehind-the-scenes Super 8 footage from the archives of Keizo Murase'Unrestored' standard-definition versionAlternate opening credits from Goliathon, the US version of Mighty Peking ManHong Kong, US, German and Dutch theatrical trailers, plus US TV spotImage galleryDisc Five – Challenge Of The Masters / Executioners From Shaolin Brand new 2K restoration of Challenge of the Masters from the original negative by Arrow FilmsUncompressed Mandarin and English original mono audio for both films, plus Cantonese mono for Challenge of the MastersNewly translated English subtitles for both films, plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubsNewly filmed appreciation of Lau Kar-leung by film critic and historian Tony RaynsInterview with star Gordon Liu, filmed in 2002 by Frédéric AmbroisineInterview with star Chen Kuan-tai, filmed in 2007 by Frédéric AmbroisineTextless opening credits for Challenge of the MastersAlternate English credits for Executioners from ShaolinHong Kong theatrical trailers for Challenge of the MastersHong Kong and US theatrical trailers for Executioners from ShaolinImage galleries for both filmsDisc Six - Chinatown Kid: Brand new 2K restoration of the 115-minute International Version from original film elements90-minute Alternate VersionUncompressed original Cantonese audio for the International Version, with newly translated English subtitlesUncompressed original English audio for the International Version, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitlesUncompressed original Mandarin audio for the Alternate Version, with newly translated English subtitlesBrand new commentary on the International Version by Terrence J. Brady, author of Alexander Fu Sheng: Biography of the Chinatown KidSelect scene video commentary by co-star Susan Shaw from 2021Elegant Trails: Fu Sheng, a featurette on the actor produced by Celestial Pictures in 2005Hong Kong, US and German theatrical trailers, plus US TV spotImage galleryDisc Seven – The Five Venoms/Crippled AvengersBrand new 2K restorations of both films from the original negatives by Arrow FilmsUncompressed Mandarin and English original mono audio for both films plus Cantonese mono for The Five VenomsNewly translated English subtitles for both films, plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubsBrand new commentary on The Five Venoms by critic Simon AbramsInterview with star Lo Meng, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric AmbroisineChang Cheh: The Master, a featurette about the director produced by Celestial Pictures in 2003Hong Kong and US theatrical trailers for The Five VenomsHong Kong theatrical trailer for Crippled AvengersImage galleries for both films Disc Eight (Heroes of the East / Dirty Ho)Brand new 2K restoration of Dirty Ho from the original negative by Arrow FilmsUncompressed Cantonese, Mandarin and English original mono audio for both filmsNewly translated English subtitles for both films, plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubsBrand new commentary on Heroes of the East by Jonathan Clements, author of A Brief History of the Martial ArtsNewly filmed appreciation of both films by film critic and historian Tony RaynsInterview with Heroes of the East star Yasuaki Kurata, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric AmbroisineAlternate opening credits for Shaolin Challenges Ninja, the international version of Heroes of the EastAlternate English credits for Dirty HoHong Kong theatrical trailer for Heroes of the East, plus US TV spotHong Kong theatrical trailer for Dirty HoImage galleries for both films Disc Nine – MUSIC FROM SHAOLIN TEMPLE, MIGHTY PEKING MAN AND CHINATOWN KID (CD) Disc Ten – MUSIC FROM THE FIVE VENOMS, CRIPPLED AVENGERS AND DIRTY HO (CD) Item Source: Australia. 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