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May titles have been leaked:

The Haunting (1999) 4K UHD
Brotherhood of the Wolf (2010) 4K UHD Collector's Edition
Conquest Of Space / I Married A Monster From Outer Space
The Morning After (1986)
Skyline (2010) 4K UHD
Tiger Cage Trilogy
Highwaymen (2004)

The Haunting was released 2 years ago under the Paramount Presents line, so I guess that most of the titles released under that line is up for grabs.

yoloswegmaster wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:36 pm Tiger Cage Trilogy

I really wish Shout had stayed away from the Hong Kong films, especially after hearing that the subtitles for their Iron Monkey Blu-ray are based on the Mandarin dub (which is the audio track the disc incorrectly defaults to), so they are out of sync with the Cantonese track (which is the original language of the film.) An unfathomably lazy company.

They upgraded the wrong Haunting

Skyline is memorable to me because it features the condo building my mother resided in for years being obliterated

Site exclusive boxset:




Bonus Features for Blu-ray:

Spoiler

DISC ONE: THE BRAVE ARCHER (1977)

Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With A New English Subtitle Translation, English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
NEW Taking Aim: The Story of The Brave Archer – An Interview With David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
Celestial Trailer
Still Gallery

DISC TWO: THE BRAVE ARCHER II (1978)

Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With A New English Subtitle Translation, English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
NEW Fine Archery: The Brave Archer Franchise – Featuring New Interviews With Actors Lu Feng, Chu Ke And Lung Tien-Hsiang Plus Frank Djeng Of The New York Film Festival, Film Critic/Author David West And Film Critic James Mudge
Celestial Trailer
Still Gallery

DISC THREE: THE BRAVE ARCHER III (1981)

Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With A New English Subtitle Translation, English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
NEW Memories Of Chang Cheh And The Golden Age Of Shaw Cinema – An Interview With Filmmaker Godfrey Ho, Assistant To Director Chang Cheh
Celestial Trailer

DISC FOUR: THE BRAVE ARCHER AND HIS MATE (1982)

Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With A New English Subtitle Translation, English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
NEW Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng (New York Asian Film Festival)
Celestial Trailer
Still Gallery

DISC FIVE: LITTLE DRAGON MAIDEN (1983)

Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio With A New English Subtitle Translation
NEW Audio Commentary By James Mudge, Film Critic/Historian At easternKicks.com
Celestial Trailer
Still Gallery

Shout is the worst. No reason for this to be a limited edition site exclusive.

Another Shout site exclusive (limited to 1500) is up for pre-order: Demon of Paradise

It occurred to me that any label worth its salt would have released all these Corman titles in an Ingmar Bergman's Cinema type collection instead of dribbling them out in this limited edition site exclusive shit.

And I must ask again: where is Death Race 2000?

Another site exclusive limited edition is up for order TNT Jackson / The Final Comedown / Savage! (Triple Feature)

Listing has been found for a Creepshow UHD. This would be the first WB title that Shout has released on 4K.

Specs for Jackie Chan Vol. 2
DISC ONE: WINNERS AND SINNERS
(1.85:1 / Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 108 min.)
Just released from prison, five steadfast friends do their very best to stay out of trouble, but quickly find themselves involved in an all-out war!

Special Features and Technical Specs:
4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
NEW Audio Commentary By David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
NEW A Winning Formula – Academic Dr. Luke White, Author Of Fighting Without Fighting: Kung Fu Cinema's Journey To The West, Discusses The Hong Kong Martial Arts Comedy
Audio: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Mandarin 5.1 Dolby Digital, English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Alternate Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
Archival Interview With Director/Actor Sammo Hung
Teapot Tango – An Interview With Director/Actor Sammo Hung
The Man Behind The Legend: Sammo Hung
Outtakes
Alternate Japanese End Credits
Original Hong Kong Teaser And Theatrical Trailer
English Trailer
Japanese Trailer And TV Spot
Still Gallery

DISC TWO: TWINKLE, TWINKLE LUCKY STARS
(2.35:1 / Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / Hong Kong Cut (94 min.) / Extended Cut (107 min.)
The Five Lucky Stars are tasked with protecting the friend of an assassinated police informant while the Police Chief and her team try to root out an illegal drug operation.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
NEW Audio Commentary By David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
Audio: Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Mandarin Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Alternate Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
Alternate Extended Taiwanese Version – 4K Transfer From The Original Film Elements
A Life Of Laughter – An Interview With Actor Richard Ng
Gentleman Warrior – An Interview With Actor Richard Norton
Outtakes
Original Theatrical Trailer
English Trailer
Japanese Trailer And TV Spot
Still Gallery

DISC THREE: WHEELS ON MEALS
(2.35:1 / Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 107 min.)
As they operate a food truck in Spain, two friends are called upon to use their martial arts expertise to help protect a pickpocket from a ruthless gang.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
NEW Audio Commentary With David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
NEW Break-Neck Brilliance: A New Era Of Jackie Chan And Skeleton-Shattering Stunts – An 88-Minute Feature Length Documentary On How Chan Broke The Mold (And His Bones) With His Daring Choreography And Set Pieces Upon His Return To Hong Kong In The 1980s, Featuring Interviews With Wang Yao, One Of The Original Members Of The Jackie Chan Stunt Team, Emma Lee, Former Manager Of Talent For Golden Harvest, Chi-Hwa Chen, Executive Director Of Police Story, Vincent Lyn, Actor In Operation Condor, Academic Dr Lin Feng, Frank Djeng Of The NY Asian Film Festival, And More…
Audio: Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese 5.1 Dolby Digital, Cantonese 2.0 With Alternate Soundtrack DTS-HD Master Audio, Original English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 (Classic Dub) Dolby Digital, English 5.1 (2006 Dub) Dolby Digital
Outtake Footage
Original Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery

DISC FOUR: ARMOUR OF GOD
(2.35:1 / Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / Hong Kong Cut (98 min.) / International Cut (88 min.)
Asian Hawk (Jackie Chan), an adventurer dealing in antiquities, is sent on a quest through Europe after he discovers a mysterious sword and Satanic monks kidnap his ex-girlfriend.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
2K RESTORATION OF THE HONG KONG CUT OF THE FILM
International Cut
NEW Audio Commentary From James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
Audio: Mandarin Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio (Original Theatrical Mix), Cantonese Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, English Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Japanese Theatrical Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
Rise Of The Phoenix – Radek Sienski On Armour Of God
Interview With Jackie Chan
Interview With Willie Chan
Interview With Editor Peter Cheung
Japanese Release Outtakes
Original Theatrical Trailer
Japanese Theatrical Trailer
English Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery

DISC FIVE: ARMOUR OF GOD II: OPERATION CONDOR
(2.35:1 / Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / Extended Cut (117 min.) / Hong Kong Cut (107 min.)
Asian Hawk (Jackie Chan) is on a mission in the Sahara to lay claim to hidden WWII Nazi gold. But three female sidekicks and a team of ruthless mercenaries may have different ideas for the treasure.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
Extended Cut
NEW Audio Commentary From James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks (Extended Cut)
NEW Notes For A New Direction – Composer Stephen Endelman Discusses Crafting A New Soundtrack For The American Debut Of Jackie Chan's Sequel
Audio: Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, English Dub DTS-HD Master Audio
Original Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery

DISC SIX: THE PROTECTOR
(1.85:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo & 5.1 / U.S. Cut (95 min.) / Hong Kong Cut (92 min.)
When the daughter of a wealthy businessman is kidnapped, two New York City cops travel to Hong Kong to make trouble for the nefarious drug lord they suspect is behind the crime.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
2K RESTORATION OF THE ORIGINAL U.S. CUT OF THE FILM
NEW Audio Commentary From Author And Critic Kim Newman, Moderated By Filmmaker Sean Hogan
Alternate "Hong Kong Cut" Of The Film By Jackie Chan In Standard Definition
Audio: English Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 Dolby Digital
From New York To Hong Kong – An Interview With Director James Glickenhaus (2013)
Audio (Alternate Cut): Cantonese Mono, Cantonese Home Video Stereo, English/Cantonese Hybrid Mix
Locations – Then And Now
Behind The Scenes Trailer
Original Trailer
Hong Kong Trailer
Japanese Teaser And Trailer
Still Gallery

DISC SEVEN: CRIME STORY
(1.85:1 / Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono & 5.1 / 107 min.)
Fighting his own personal demons, Inspector Eddie Chan must find a kidnapped businessman, a task which will put him in the line of fire from mobsters and a double-crossing agent.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
NEW Criminally Creative: The Story Of A stylistic U-Turn – Andrew Heskins, Film Critic For Easternkicks Speaks About Jackie Chan's Change Of Pace With Crime Story
Audio: Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese 5.1 Dolby Digital, English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 Dolby Digital
Archival Interview With Bruce Law
Archival Interview With Writer Teddy Chan
Archival Interview With Director Kirk Wong
Deleted Scenes
Original Theatrical Trailer

DISC EIGHT: CITY HUNTER
(1.85:1 / Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / 100 min.)
A special agent assigned to protect a well-to-do businessman gets more than he bargains for when his charge is kidnapped during an ambush. Teaming up with a detective, he soon finds that not all is as it seems ...

Special Features and Technical Specs:
2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
NEW Audio Commentary With David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: The Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
NEW Slapstick In The City: Jackie Chan Enters The Nineties – Andrew Heskins, Film Critic For Easternkicks, Reflects On The Surreal Cult Thrills Of City Hunter
Audio: Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio, Cantonese 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 5.1 Dolby Digital
Archival Interview With Jackie Chan
Archival Interview With Director Wong Jing
Archival Interview With Stuntman Rocky Lai
Archival Interview With Richard Norton
Archival Interview With Gary Daniels
Outtakes Music Video
Outtake Montage
Japanese Ending Credits
Original Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery

June titles:

Shaw Brothers Collection Volume 1 (11 Film set)
Private Parts (1972)
The Strangler (1964)
Motel Hell 4K UHD

EDIT: I'm hoping against all odds that the Shaw set includes The House of 72 Tenants.

Here are the films in the Shaw set:
The Assassin
The Thundering Sword
The Golden Swallow
The Jade Raksha
The Bells of Death
The Sword of Swords
Killer Dart
The Invincible Fist
Dragon Swamp
The Flying Dagger
The Golden Sword

They also have a site exclusive limited edition of Creepshow 3. We'll see how effective FOMO is in moving this piece of shit.

The Bells of Death is supposed to be excellent. Anything else in this set that people would call a must have?

I really like the Cheng Pei-pei swordswoman films. With six of them here, this set is a no-brainer for me.

So I have to buy a 3rd mega-box to get to Golden Swallow...

Unless Shout specify if these or at least some of them are new scans, their asking price of $140 is a little steep. If the materials are in line with, say, 88's Killer Constable BD though, I'm in at a lower price, and I don't think they've confirmed yet whether there's any extra materials.

I'll just wait for 88 or Eureka or Arrow or whoever to release their own $140 box.

dwk wrote: They also have a site exclusive limited edition of Creepshow 3. We'll see how effective FOMO is in moving this piece of shit.

It's legit terrible, the kind of film that I'm sure even the people who buy EVERY Vinegar Syndrome and Severin and Arrow release would scoff at. 1500 print run seems too high.

If it had extras that explained why it exists it might have been worth it.

A Blu-ray.com user posted the following about the subtitles on The Brave Archer set

Just a random thing of note. Subtitles are a mixed bag. I think they’re mostly dubtitles but they seem like they are maybe auto generated by software. Either that or the person creating them isn’t paying very good attention because some of the words are mixed with words that sound like the word they’re supposed to be. In addition there seem to be a lot of inconsistencies. Characters names are spelled differently between (at least the first 3 movies) and I suspect it’s partly because the dubs pronounce them differently. In any case it’s a bit sloppy. Not a deal breaker but not very polished just the same

So, another release of foreign language films with shitty subtitles. Great going Shout.

dwk wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:59 pm A Blu-ray.com user posted the following about the subtitles on The Brave Archer set

Just a random thing of note. Subtitles are a mixed bag. I think they’re mostly dubtitles but they seem like they are maybe auto generated by software. Either that or the person creating them isn’t paying very good attention because some of the words are mixed with words that sound like the word they’re supposed to be. In addition there seem to be a lot of inconsistencies. Characters names are spelled differently between (at least the first 3 movies) and I suspect it’s partly because the dubs pronounce them differently. In any case it’s a bit sloppy. Not a deal breaker but not very polished just the same

So, another release of foreign language films with shitty subtitles. Great going Shout.

Given their horrible track record with HK titles, I'd assume their upcoming Shaw Brothers collection will be much the same.

Most likely they will be, as they have to know about these issues, but clearly don't care enough to hire someone to properly translate these films.

However, it is worth noting that this isn't limited to the Hong Kong titles. The subtitles for the French dialogue in Femme Fatale is mistranslated, so a line at the end that should be "She never switched the bra..." is translated as "She never switched the bracelet..." and the notoriously awful subs on The Brotherhood of the Wolf.

That's a shame. I was looking forward to the new Shaw set.

Duketogo84 watched the Archer films with the Mandarin track and confirmed that those tracks come with subtitles instead of dubtitles. So that makes me feel more comfortable about the forthcoming Shaw set again.

That is good news (I'm still leery about Shout's handling of subtitles.)