Topic: Asian DVDs

[pchin]

Now a days... The pioneer of Limited Edition/Unique Packaging/Stylish Packaging Comes from Asia Countries such as

Hong Kong/Korea/Japan add Philippines to it now that they started with "Troy LE"

The Phil Troy LE is a good start but I hope they will continue to produce more unique LE that will make Phil as a standalone country that will gain popularity similar to Korea/Japan/HK. 

[xage]

Any recommendations

For the best DVD release for this Korean film entitled "THE HOST" ?

For the right region/release for the popular Japan film Death Note (1&2)?

[RNIverson]

For the best DVD release for this Korean film entitled "THE HOST" ?

i was interested with this before, but after watching the movie, i can't justify the high price. but i did like the movie though

The Host Giftset LE (dts-es 3disc+ost, korean release)

[xage]

Thanks dude... I'm going to source out where I could get a considerable price for this.

yesasia and dvdheaven went out of stock already.

[RNIverson]

still available in dvdfromkorea 

[xage]

RNIverson,

Many Many Thanks!

Worth every damn thing! A must have LE!

The HOST (Korean 4disc Giftset LE #d out of 10,000)

[RNIverson]

For the right region/release for the popular Japan film Death Note (1&2)?

for preorder,

Death Note Complete Set Limited Edition DTS (Korean Version)



there's also a jap release w/c has better freebies,

Death Note / Death Note: The Last Name Complete Set (Japan Version)
This 4-disc boxset comes with feature films Death Note and Death Note: The Last Name, a special CD, a booklet, and a bonus disc with making of and other extras.

but there's no subtitle available 

[RNIverson]

sir xage, have you watched both films? is it worth buying? it's $39.99 in yesasia and $34+ in dvdheaven, can't seem to find any cheaper offer. i haven't watched both films (or even the anime) but its rating in imdb is averagely ok (7+)

[RNIverson]

also found this,


Death Note: The Complete Collection (3 Disc Set) (DTS) - DVD Region 3

much cheaper however not an LE, but it has english subs on its 3rd disc 

[xage]

Sir,I have not seen it but I got a recommendation from a friend that its a must! I heard that it was a boxoffice in Japan, HK and Singapore

I preordered mine at Yesasia last month however I retract it after finding out that the Japan release dont carry SUBs... Now I have re-ordered again with the "Korean LE" (thanks again Sir, for the link)

sir xage, have you watched both films? is it worth buying? it's $39.99 in yesasia and $34+ in dvdheaven, can't seem to find any cheaper offer. i haven't watched both films (or even the anime) but its rating in imdb is averagely ok (7+)

[RNIverson]

i see, thanks for the info sir. i just hope there won't be any 2nd sequel that'll make this complete set useless 

[xage]

i see, thanks for the info sir. i just hope there won't be any 2nd sequel that'll make this complete set useless 

sorry to inform you but there is a spinoff sequel on the works 

[RNIverson]

yikes, then its a no no for me. i'd just wait for the trilogy boxset then

[RNIverson]

but looking good! looking good! 

 

just finished part 1, and will start part 2 when i wake up later... then we'll see if it can convince me to buy 

[xage]

You bought it already dude?

[clea]

These 2 Death Note films are very good! At least they have already released it with subtitles.

Yung anime kasi up til now wala pang official subtitled release...

[RNIverson]

You bought it already dude?

still waiting for YesAsia to give me my $5 discount coupon 

[RNIverson]

sorry to inform you but there is a spinoff sequel on the works 

yikes, then its a no no for me. i'd just wait for the trilogy boxset then

i think this boxset is enough 

[xage]

i think this boxset is enough 

Its more than enough!.. after seeing the first DeathNote Movie!

[RNIverson]

ordered this one also, but currently on hold as im still waiting for a discount coupon to be applied. at least a copy has been reserved already.

i've watched both films, and i dont know what's the 2nd sequel story will be about. this live-action movie series is wrapped up in this boxset, so i think it's enough. both were good btw, however the anime is of course better, which im currently watching 

sir xage, is the packaging the same with Da Vinci Code?

[xage]

I have not opened my Da Vinci Code R3 yet .. but looks like the same (the one which has a magnet as its latch/lock)

[RNIverson]

sorry to inform you but there is a spinoff sequel on the works 

OT: if this is true, then this spinoff shouldn't really be included in the boxset

Director named for “Death Note” spin off “L”

Hideo Nakata has been named as the director to helm "L," a spin off from the huge hit Japanese horror "Death Note," Nippon Television Network announced. Nakata, whose credits include "The Ring 2" and the upcoming "Kaidan" and "The Ring 3," will return to Japan after three years in Hollywood. Nakata said he wanted to make more movies in his home country and that he was taken with the performance of Kenichi Matsuyama in the "Death Note" films and wanted to work with the actor again.

Matsuyama plays the sweets-loving "genius" detective who matches wits and wills with a power-besotted college student able to kill anyone he pleases simply by writing the person's name in a mysterious notebook. "L" will focus on the detective's story before the events of the two "Death Note" pics, which grossed a total of ¥8 billion ($67 million) in Japan alone last year. The shoots will begin in August, and Warner Japan will release the movie in the first half of 2008.

http://www.24framespersecond.net/

[xage]

I agree..

I hope Nakata do justice with the spinoff and not kill the name "L" of Deathnote

[akositonton]

None.. If ever you saw one its definitely a BOOTLEG (Pirated)!

Why?

1. The Ring was only released in DVD by Japan and Europe
2. Both release from the said countries are PAL and Not NTSC (which is our standard)
3. VCD wise, YES there are but its already out of stock.. when your lucky to obtain again its BOOTLEG(pirated)
4. Beware, normal BOOTLEG cover of the Ring has a TARTAN label on top.. bootleg yan but then again if ur curiosity is to view the film why not.. I rather suggest view it while its in limited release in Greenbelt and glorietta
5. Lastly.. There is NO NTSC Release!


DO NOT BE DECEIVED TO SPEND 1000P++

Hi.


Regarding this, I browsed a page that's basically a "How to..." on bootlegs.

http://www.digital.anime.org.uk/piratefaq.html

[xage]

  Some Asian Horror DVDs I recommend




From Top Left

1st Row

Ringu Anthology
OldBoy
Battle Royale 1 & 2
The Host
Death Note 1 & 2

2nd Row

Battle Royale
The Eye
Kairo (Pulse)
Naked Poison
Wild Zero
R-Point

3rd Row

The Untold Story
Daughter of Darkness
Red To Kill
Eternal Evil Of Asia
The Audition
Visitor Q

[RNIverson]

sir, what's the best release of kairo for you? the r1 just have 2.0 audio, and according to reviews r3-hk has bad PQ but with 5.1 audio

and do you know any boxset of the ju-on series? including the prequels 

TIA

[RNIverson]

fans of takashi miike may want to preorder this - ichi the killer: blood pack (2disc), release date on May 29 

[clea]

I agree..

I hope Nakata do justice with the spinoff and not kill the name "L" of Deathnote

hehehe but L really dies in the manga of death note

[xage]

  Hehehe... Sorry what I meant what to kill the name "L" from the DeathNote Franchise (ruining the entire Deathnote saga on film).. But I have High Hopes for Nakata helming the spinoff

hehehe but L really dies in the manga of death note

[coffeetiger]

fans of takashi miike may want to preorder this - ichi the killer: blood pack (2disc), release date on May 29 

this is nice.. i don't have ichi the killer yet, but have been wanting to see it for like ages!  will most likely preorder this.