Note: I figure many people here already know about our releases, but I wanted to post about them for people who are not familiar with our work.






The Restoration:  

The exclusive Hong Kong Rescue restoration of Wheels on Meals took longer than any previous restoration we've attempted. The only genuine HD transfer for this film in the world is a Japanese print that has great detail and color, but it had a problem with dirt, dust and scratches all over the place.  So we spend every day for about 10 months meticulously removing each and every imperfection. The video below gives a good demonstration of what we accomplished with the effort. The difference is stunning, even more so when you see it in person.  

Disc 1:  

Audio Tracks:  

1. Original Cantonese 2.0 LPCM  
2. Classic English Dub 2.0 LPCM  
3. Hybrid Cantonese 2.0 LPCM  

This one requires an explanation. The music from the original English dub is iconic and many prefer it to the music in the original Cantonese version.  So we combined the Music from the English dub with the dialog from the original Cantonese. This is an exclusive to HKR and many fans will consider it the best of both worlds.  

4. Cantonese Surround Remix 7.1 DTS-HD  
5. Classic English Dub Surround Remix 5.1 Dolby  
6. New English Dub 5.1 Dolby  
7. Bey Logan Commentary  
8. "Podcast on Fire" Commentary    

Disc 2 Special Features:  

1. Fan Collection Ep. 1 - JC Poster Tour 
 
2. Image Gallery  

3. The Restoration  

4. Final Fight with No Music  

5. Sammo Hung Interview  

6. Yuen Biao Interview  

7. Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao Interviews  

8. Benny Urquidez Interview  

9. Keith Vitali Interview  

10. Stanley Tong Interview  

11. Brett Ratner Interview  

12. A Tribute to Jackie Chan  

13. Jackie Reflects on his Career  

14. Crossings: Jackie Chan  

15. Jackie vs. Benny Fan Homage  

16. The Amazing Sammo Hung  

17. Jackie, Sammo & Yuen Biao on Hong Kong TV  

18. Charitable Chan  

19. Wheels in Action  

20. Jackie Sings in Japanese  

21. "The Protector" Promo  

22. Hong Kong Version Titles & Credits  

23. Promotional Archive  

24. Music Videos  

25. Outtakes  

26. Trailer Gallery  

27. TV Spots  

28. Hong Kong Rescue Trailer    

As you can see, this title is packed with material. All these special features are of remarkably high quality and value.





What Other People Are Saying About Hong Kong Rescue:

Note: I figure many people here already know about our releases, but I wanted to post about them for people who are not familiar with our work.







The Restoration:  

This is the first title from Hong Kong Rescue where we perform our own meticulous frame-by-frame restoration. Using the professional restoration software Phoenix and PFClean, thousands of instances of dirt, dust, scratches and broken frames were removed or fixed.  

Disc 1:  

Three versions of Project A are included sourced from two separate sources.  The Hong Kong Version is nearly identical to the Japanese version but it includes slightly different opening titles and different outtakes. Uses the US Echo Bridge transfer.  The US Version is the shortest of the three, heavily cut in different areas. Uses the US Echo Bridge transfer.  The Japanese version is the longest owing to the extended ending outtakes. Not only that, but this uses a different Japanese source for the transfer. This is the transfer that we meticulously restored so should be considered the definitive version.  

Audio tracks:  

Hong Kong Version and Japanese Version:  

1. Original Cantonese 2.0 LPCM  

2. Cantonese Surround Remix 5.1 DTS-HD  

3. Mandarin Surround Remix 5.1 Dolby  

4. English Dub 2.0 Dolby  

5. Bey Logan Commentary  


US Version:  

1. New English Dub 5.1 DTS-HD    

Disc 2 Special Features:  

1. A Classic Revisited  

A lengthy documentary about the making of Project A hosted by Bey Logan  

2. Jackie Chan Interview  

3. Yuen Biao Interview  

4. Composer Michael Lai Interview  

5. Dick Wei Interview  

6. Lee Hoi-San Interview  

7. "Stunt God" Mars Interview  

8. TV Special  

9. Deleted Scenes  

10. Behind the Scenes  

11. How to Do Action Comedy  

12. Sammo Hung Interview  

13. Charitable Chan  

14. Jackie Chan on Japanese TV  

15. Lunar New Years Introduction  

16. Image Gallery  

17. Outtakes  

18. Trailers  

19. TV Spots  

20. The Restoration  

21. Hong Kong Rescue Trailer

What Other People Are Saying About Hong Kong Rescue:

Note: I'm withholding the names of the individuals who sent me these messages at their request.

Message 1:

Quote:"I received three blu rays from you recently. As a long-time lover of Hong Kong film I am over the moon by what you have put together here. The love and dedication are very obvious, as well as your thoughtfulness on things to include and to do with these releases. You are literally saving some of these films for generations to come - these are the discs of these films I will show my kids, and I know many others will be doing the same thing. They will become the standard versions of these movies as time goes by, I am sure. I am a film editor and know very well the massive work this must have taken you to pull off. Please know it does not go unappreciated, and these efforts will echo for many people for a very long time.
As somebody who also has had to deliver items of this fashion to others on my own, I also want you to know I understand the difficulties this must bring to a single individual trying to handle. So please, know that there are some people out there who definitely "get it". In the end, I got the discs I ordered, I absolutely love them, and I really, really appreciate what you have done here. This is one of the greatest bits of film preservation I have ever seen, and I will definitely be ordering more from you."

Quote:"I received my Blu-ray for Police Story in the mail a few days ago and I love it! You've outdone yourself with this amazing re-release."

Quote:"I just wanted to tell you that your new Police Story release is absolute perfection; beyond my wildest dreams and expectations even. Your restoration and de-subtitling of the unique Japanese print footage and seamless melding with and re-editing of the restored HK print is nothing short of astonishing. AND, your custom edit of the awesome Criterion mono Canto track restoration mixed with the necessary bits of the Pony Canyon LD track is the icing on the cake — sounds spectacular and even gives us the breakdancing music during Jackie’s moonwalk, my pet request!!!

Incredible job, thank you SO SO MUCH!!!!!"

Quote:"Wow I am really really impressed with your updated version of the JP version of PS. How did you manage to erase the sidetitles on the JP version? It looked so seamless. I didn't know there was any copy around of the JP version without the burnt-in subs hehe. Very nice work indeed!"

Quote:"Hello there, I just wanted to reply and tell I could not be more satisfied with my copy of Hard Boiled! It is everything I anticipated. And let me just say your packaging was amazing! I honestly didn’t expect such professional grade packaging. That’s not a backhanded compliment or anything lol...just way better than some custom blus I’ve gotten in the past. Everything from the menus down to the two sides cover was top notch. And the movie itself was as advertised, blew every other edition I’ve seen, owned or heard about completely out of the water. I definitely plan to order other titles in the future (Drunken Master most likely), and I can’t freaking WAIT for your edition of The Killer, I’m sure it will be worth the wait. Fantastic work you’re doing, please keep it up!"

Quote:"The quest for the perfect editions of John Woo classics in HD continues... This could be the one for Hard Boiled... Holy shit...this is amazing. The print is great, sourced from a Japanese release, minimal grain in the dark scenes, multiple soundtracks and commentaries, I checked it out with the Criterion LD audio and it sounded pure perfection !! The subtitles have been properly translated too from a person that is fluent in Cantonese ! Loads of extras collected from other releases including the longer (20 mins+ more) Taiwanese version.... Took just over a week for delivery, I'll definitely be grabbing more of their stuff."

Quote:"I am just emailing to say what an amazing purchase the Hard Boiled Hong Kong Rescue Blu Ray was. I first watched this film on vhs many years ago and then purchased it on dvd (tartan extreme version) and cannot day how thrilled I am to watch it in such a high quality format. The picture quality is second to none and is akin to watching a brand new film. Gone are the washed out, grainy and dark textures that I have been so used to viewing. John Woo was one of my favourite directors growing up, making all other action films (especially those outside Asia) pale in comparison. I really look forward to you rescuing both The Killer and A Better Tomorrow (those will complete my holy trinity of heroic bloodshed films that I have loved for so long!)

Keep up the good work, you are doing things that some of the bigger studios should have done a long time ago!"

Quote:"I got my copy of the new HKR version of SUPER COP yesterday..., but I was too busy to check it until today on my lunch break. The discs work perfectly. I previously purchased the original HKR SUPER COP release, but decided to get the new upgrade and planned to give my son my old copy. Wow, I was not disappointed- SUPER COP has never looked better! The color upgrading is impressive. I saw the Hong Kong version projected in 35mm, and later, when Dimension put out the US release I saw that theatrically as well. I have always thought that the home video releases looked a little yellow and sickly, and was surprised because I remembered it looking quite vibrant in the theater. How nice to see it popping with natural colors once again. I think I may actually get another copy of SUPER COP V2.0 instead of giving my son the original one, because he appreciates a quality presentation and after seeing the difference I don't want him to see the original, shoddy-colors version now.

My son (who was born the year after the film came out) hasn't seen it yet, and we were excited about watching it together. But now with the pandemic going on, even though he lives less than 15 minutes away, to stay safe, we can't. But it'll be worth the wait."

Note: I figure many people here already know about our releases, but I wanted to post about them for people who are not familiar with our work.







Disc 1:  


Our release uses the spectacular 2013 restoration of Drunken Master and it looks incredible.  We take great pride in the English subtitles in particular on this release. Kung Fu films of this era tend to have VERY inaccurate subtitles, but ours have been translated accurately line-by-line.  

Audio Tracks:  

1. Original Cantonese 2.0 LPCM  
2. Modified Cantonese 2.0 LPCM  
3. Cantonese Surround Remix 5.1 Dolby  
4. New US English Dub 2.0 Dolby  
5. Original Rank English Dub 2.0 Dolby  
6. Mandarin Dub 2.0 Dolby  
7. Japanese Dub 2.0 Dolby  
8. Rick Meyers and Jeff Yang Commentary    

Disc 2 Special Features:  

1. Interview with Jackie Chan  

New English subtitles were commissioned for this feature.  

2. Interview with Producer Ng See Yuen  

3. A Conversation with Yuen Woo-Ping  

4. Tour of the Jackie Chan Film Gallery  

Jackie tours a museum dedicated to him and his films. New English subtitles were commissioned for this feature.  

5. 36 Crazy Fists - Behind the Scenes  

6. "Dragon Power" Scene  

7. Hwang Jang Lee in Action  

8. Deleted Scene  

9. Drunken Master Trailers  

10. Image Gallery  

11. Japanese Blu-ray Promos  

12. Twins Parody  

13. Hong Kong Rescue Trailer




What Other People Are Saying About Hong Kong Rescue:

Note: I figure many people here already know about our releases, but I wanted to post about them for people who are not familiar with our work.






NEW 2020 Release!  


Massive Improvements and Additions From The First Edition!  

Disc 1:  

Our new 2020 rerelease of Jackie's classic Supercop is an improvement in every respect over our original version.  We are now using the new Ritrovata 4K restoration of the Hong Kong Version as our base, but we dramatically improve the colors with a special color grading technique. The yellow and green tint and elevated blacks are gone. The film has probably not looked better since it's original theatrical run.  The Miramax cut was recontructed using this same source, given it's superiority over the available sources of the US version.  

Audio tracks:  

Hong Kong Version:  

1. Cantonese Hybrid 2.0 LPCM (HKR Exclusive)  
2. Original Cantonese 2.0 LPCM (Toya LD)  
3. Cantonese 5.1 DTS-HD (Kam & Ronson BD)  
4. Mandarin 5.1 DTS-HD (Kam & Ronson BD)  
5. Original English Dub 2.0 LPCM (PAL VHS)  

Miramax Version:  

1. New English Dub 2.0 LPCM (Criterion LD)  
2. New English Dub 5.1 DTS-HD (Echo Bridge BD)  
3. Cantonese Hybrid 2.0 LPCM (HKR Exclusive)  
4. Bey Logan Commentary    

Disc 2 Special Features:  

1. Image Gallery  
2. The Color Grading  
3. Jackie Chan Interview  
4. Michelle Yeoh Interview  
5. Stanley Tong Interviews  
6. Ken Lo Interview  
7. The Helicopter Stunt  
8. Behind The Scenes  
9. "Ouch"-Takes  
10. Chan & Yeoh  
11. Jackie Chan Tribute  
12. Michelle Yeoh Tribute  
13. Yuen Wah Tribute  
14. Cantonese Music Videos  
15. English Music Video  
16. Jackie's Secret House  
17. Dangers of HK Filmmaking  
18. When Jackie Met Michelle  
19. Promotional Archive  
20. Trailer Gallery  
21. Hong Kong Rescue    

Subtitles:  

All subtitles have been improved for readability. Font and placement have been improved and the times that they flash on screen and off have been refined.  The songs played over the ending credits have been translated as well. The Cantonese version plays "I Have My Path". The Mandarin version plays "The Riddle".  You don't want to miss this one. It's been polished as close to perfection as I'm capable.





What Other People Are Saying About Hong Kong Rescue:

Note: I figure many people here already know about our releases, but I wanted to post about them for people who are not familiar with our work.





NEW 2019 Release!    


One of Jackie Chan's most beloved films, notoriously butchered on home video.  

Disc 1:  

At long last the completely uncut Hong Kong version was scanned and restored for Hong Kong and Japanese markets at the end of last year.  This new restoration is miles better than the previous transfer that we worked with on our previous HKR version. The aspect ratio is wider, there is more detail throughout the frame, and the colors and dramatically improved.  Most significantly, the original opening titles and the ending blind boxing scene have been unaltered, so they are presented with the same pristine clarity as the rest of the film.  In the previous version, HKR had to work quite hard to restore these scenes, using vastly inferior source material.  Also, new for the 2019 release: Bey Logan's excellent commentary!  This commentary is unavailable on any other home video release in the world.  Both the Hong Kong and Japanese cuts are presented on Disc 1.  

Audio Tracks:  

1. New Cantonese 2.0 LPCM  
2. Original Cantonese 2.0 LPCM  
3. Cantonese Surround Remix 5.1 Dolby  
4. Mandarin 2.0 LPCM  
5. Original English Dub 2.0 LPCM  
6. Music and Sound Effects Only  
7. Bey Logan Commentary    

Disc 2 Special Features:  

1. The Miramax Version  

This is the US Theatrical release, re-titled "The Legend of Drunken Master".  

2. Jackie Chan Interview  

3. A Tribute to Jackie Chan  

4. A Look Back at Drunken Master  

5. Japanese TV Special  

6. Drunken Style in Films  

An exceptional short documentary about the portrayal of drunken style kung fu in martial arts films.  

7. Lau Kar-Leung Tribute  

8. Ti Lung Profile  

9. Films of Fury Promo  

10. Alternate "Drinking Scene" Comparison  

Most people don't know this, but the Mandarin print of Drunken Master 2 is cut very differently during the scene where Jackie is drinking and singing. This compares both verions of this scene, pointing out their differences.  

11. Lunar New Years Introduction  

Jackie would film market-specific introductions for his films when they debuted in Asian markets.  

12. Sally Yeh TV Special  

13. Make a Difference  

Highlighting Jackie's philanthropic work.  

14. My Path to Success  

15. Audio Mix Comparison  

This short documentary compares the difference in the audio mixes of the original Cantonese and the US English dub. The rhythm of the fight scenes are different between the two.  

16. Promotional Archive  

An AMAZING collection of all the interviews Jackie did to promote this film, both in 1994 and 1995 when it was released in Hong Kong AND in 2000 when it was released in the United States. Interviews with Jay Leno, Conan O'Brian and many more are contained here.  

17. Image Gallery  

A spectacular animated slideshow with some video that shows very rare behind-the-scenes shots and so much more.  

18. Opening Titles Restoration  

A demonstration of Hong Kong Rescue's restoration of the original opening titles.  

19. "Blind Boxing" Scene Restoration  

A demonstration of Hong Kong Rescue's restoration of the ending "blind boxing" scene.  

20. Music Videos  

Music videos for Jackie's songs from the soundtrack.  

21. Trailer Gallery  

22. Video Game Promo  

23. Hong Kong Rescue Trailer



What Other People Are Saying About Hong Kong Rescue:

Note: I figure many people here already know about our releases, but I wanted to post about them for people who are not familiar with our work.




Brand NEW 2-Disc Edition for 2019!  

4K Restoration and HKR Exclusive Restoration of the Japanese Extended Version  

Audio Tracks:  

Extended Japanese Version:  

1. Cantonese 2.0 24bit LPCM (HKR Exclusive)  
2. Cantonese 2.0 LPCM (Pony Canyon Laserdisc)  
3. Podcast on Fire Commentary (HKR Exclusive)  

Original Theatrical Version:  

1. Cantonese Mono 24bit LPCM  
2. Cantonese 5.1 DTS-HD  
3. New English Dub 5.1 DTS-HD  
4. Original English Dub 2.0 LPCM  
5. Bey Logan Commentary  
6. Bey Logan/Brett Ratner Commentary    


Special Features:  

1. Police Force  

2. Image Gallery  

3. The Restoration  

4. Becoming Jackie  

5. The Superhuman Everyman  

6. Jackie Chan Interviews  

7. From Police Story to Rush Hour  

8. Alternate Versions  

9. Stunts Unlimited  

10. Music Video  

11. Live Performance  

12. Outtakes  

13. Trailers and TV Spots  

14. The Balcony Jump  

15. Shooting Locations: Then and Now  

16. "My Stunts" Documentary  

17. Stunt Team Reunion  

18. The Early Years  

19. Hong Kong Cinema Archives  

20. Tribute to Fung Hak On  

21. Hong Kong Rescue

What Other People Are Saying About Hong Kong Rescue:

Note: I figure many people here already know about our releases, but I wanted to post about them for people who are not familiar with our work.




Disc 1:  

The only genuine HD transfer in the world, sourced from Japan. Color corrected to match the original theatrical print. Image quality FAR exceeds releases by Dragon Dynasty and anyone else for that matter.  

Audio Tracks:  

1. Cantonese 2.0 Uncompressed LPCM  
2. Cantonese 5.1 Surround Remix DTS-HD  
3. English Dub 5.1 Dolby  
4. Mandarin Dub 5.1 Dolby  
5. John Woo, Terence Chang Commentary  
6. John Woo, Terence Chang, Roger Avery and Dave Kehr Commentary  
7. Bey Logan Commentary    

Disc 2 Special Features:  

1. Taiwan Extended Version of Hard Boiled  

This is a doozy of a special feature. This is the rare, extended Taiwan version of Hard Boiled, presented here complete and unedited. Longer than the theatrical version. It contains many minor differences throughout the film, including alternate takes in some scenes.  

2. The Making of Hard Boiled  

A documentary that was originally only available on the French HKVideo DVD. We commissioned new English subtitles since the original only had French subtitles  

3. Interview with John Woo  

4. Interview with Tony Leung  

This feature was originally only available on the French HKVideo DVD. We commissioned new English subtitles.  

5. Interview with Terence Chang  

6. Interview with Philip Chan  

7. Interview with Kwok Choi  

8. Location Guide  On-site tour of the shooting locations for Hard Boiled  

9. Alternative Opening Scene  

10. John Woo's Student Film  Originally only available on the long OOP Criterion DVD  

11. Trailer Gallery  Collection of all theatrical and home video trailers for Hard Boiled  

12. Hong Kong Rescue Trailer


Here is a YouTube video review of this release that one of our customer's made:

https://youtu.be/XZwhXhbHd1Q



What Other People Are Saying About Hong Kong Rescue:

Note: I figure many people here already know about our releases, but I wanted to post about them for people who are not familiar with our work.




Disc 1:  

The only genuine HD transfer in the world, sourced from Japan. Color corrected to match the original theatrical print. Image quality FAR exceeds releases by Dragon Dynasty and anyone else for that matter.  

Audio Tracks:  

1. Cantonese 2.0 Uncompressed LPCM  
2. Cantonese 5.1 Surround Remix DTS-HD  
3. English Dub 5.1 Dolby  
4. Mandarin Dub 5.1 Dolby  
5. John Woo, Terence Chang Commentary  
6. John Woo, Terence Chang, Roger Avery and Dave Kehr Commentary  
7. Bey Logan Commentary    

Disc 2 Special Features:  

1. Taiwan Extended Version of Hard Boiled  

This is a doozy of a special feature. This is the rare, extended Taiwan version of Hard Boiled, presented here complete and unedited. Longer than the theatrical version. It contains many minor differences throughout the film, including alternate takes in some scenes.  

2. The Making of Hard Boiled  

A documentary that was originally only available on the French HKVideo DVD. We commissioned new English subtitles since the original only had French subtitles  

3. Interview with John Woo  

4. Interview with Tony Leung  

This feature was originally only available on the French HKVideo DVD. We commissioned new English subtitles.  

5. Interview with Terence Chang  

6. Interview with Philip Chan  

7. Interview with Kwok Choi  

8. Location Guide  On-site tour of the shooting locations for Hard Boiled  

9. Alternative Opening Scene  

10. John Woo's Student Film  Originally only available on the long OOP Criterion DVD  

11. Trailer Gallery  Collection of all theatrical and home video trailers for Hard Boiled  

12. Hong Kong Rescue Trailer


Here is a YouTube video review of this release that one of our customer's made:




What Other People Are Saying About Hong Kong Rescue:

Hello Fanres community. I'm a long time faneditor that primarily hangs out over at fanedit.org. I recently was told about this community by oojason over at OT.com. Shame on me for never knowing about this place   As an obsessives fan of all things fanediting I wanted to come see all the amazing thins you do here and hopefully pick up on some new skills. Thanks for having me!

Hi! I've been lurking this forum for a while and decided it was finally time to join. This isn't my first post, but I think it's better to make an introduction late than never. 

I mostly do stuff with audio restoration. One of my favourite things to do is to make transfers of records and cassette tapes and try to get them as clean sounding as possible, especially if it's an album which only has a brickwalled release or no lossless release at all.

I have a YouTube channel where I post projects and just general things I find, but I'm not sure if I can link it because of the rule "No direct links to projects involving commercially available releases are allowed." but I use the same name there as I do here.

I'm glad to be here and a user of the forum!