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THE JACKIE CHAN COLLECTION VOLUME 1 (1976-1982) From Shout! Factory Arrives January 24th!

Unbeatable. Unstoppable. Undeniable. Jackie Chan stands alone among action heroes thanks to his death-defying stunts, unparalleled fight scenes, and his signature sense of humor. An international superstar, Chan has thrilled fans around the globe for decades. As the standard bearer for martial arts action, Chan has forged a legacy that never has nor will be matched. On January 24, Shout! Factory will unveil THE JACKIE CHAN COLLECTION VOLUME 1 (1976-1982), a collection of seven classic films which showcase the unique mixture of martial arts, action, and comedy that has made Jackie Chan a cultural icon. Also included are several bonus features that pack a punch, including several new audio commentaries. Customers ordering from ShoutFactory.com will receive an exclusive poster, while supplies last.

THE JACKIE CHAN COLLECTION VOLUME 1 (1976-1982)

AVAILABLE FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

JANUARY 24, 2023

6 FILMS WILL STREAM ON SHOUT! FACTORY TV

AS PART OF JACKIE CHAN BRAWL-A-THON ON

JANUARY 28, 2023

To add to the excitement, Shout! Factory TV will be celebrating the release by airing a JACKIE CHAN BRAWL-A-THON on January 28th beginning at 12pm PT/3pm ET. This martial arts extravaganza will stream simultaneously across Shout Factory TV, including the TokuSHOUTsu and Shout! Cult channels for 24 hours of your favorite kicks, flips, and Chan’s unique blend of hilarious comedy!

The Jackie Chan Brawl-a-thon Films:

·      Battle Creek Brawl

·      Dragon Fist

·      Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin

·      The Killer Meteors

·      Shaolin Wooden Men 

·      To Kill With Intrigue 

THE JACKIE CHAN COLLECTION VOLUME 1 (1976-1982) includes:

THE KILLER METEORS (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 104 min.)

A powerful nobleman believes his own wife has poisoned him. To find the elusive antidote in time and kill his evil wife, he hires his adversary, a rogue warrior known for his mastery of deadly explosive projectiles.

SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 108 min.)

An orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father finds himself living at the Shaolin monastery … and befriending a prisoner who teaches him a secret and deadly form of kung fu.

TO KILL WITH INTRIGUE (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 107 min.)

A young master sends his pregnant girlfriend away from the family’s castle, fearing for her safety from a vicious gang led by a vengeful woman who had her face scarred as a child by his father.

SNAKE & CRANE ARTS OF SHAOLIN (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 101 min.)

Entrusted with the book Art Of The Snake And Crane after the mysterious disappearance of the Shaolin Masters who wrote it, a young man must fight off numerous clans to learn the true reason for the disappearance.

DRAGON FIST (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 97 min.)

After his master is murdered, a martial arts student departs on a sacred journey to avenge him and honor his memory. But when he tracks the killer to a remote village, the evil warlord tries to blackmail him.

BATTLE CREEK BRAWL (2.39:1, English, Cantonese, Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 96 min.)

A man seeking fame and fortune in Chicago in the 1930s has his life turned upside-down when a merciless mobster takes his brother’s fiancée hostage and forces him to enter a no-holds-barred combat tournament in Texas.

DRAGON LORD (2.39:1, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 96 min. (Hong Kong Cut), 103 min. (Extended Cut))

A martial arts student named Dragon is in constant pursuit of romance when he runs afoul of some nefarious bandits trying to steal antiques and decides to put a stop to their plans!

SPECIAL FEATURES:

THE KILLER METEORS

·       2K transfer from the original film elements

·       NEW audio commentary by David West, critic and author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film

·       Original Theatrical Trailer

·       Still Gallery

·       DRAGON LORD – Bonus Hybrid Cut (Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio)

AUDIO:

Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation

Mandarin 5.1 Dolby Digital

English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

English Dub 5.1 Dolby Digital

Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN

·       2K transfer of the Hong Kong version from the original film elements

·       NEW Audio Commentary with James Mudge, veteran Hong Kong film critic at easternKicks

·       Ricky Baker on SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN

·       Original Theatrical Trailer

·       English Trailer

·       Still Gallery

AUDIO:

Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation

English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Alternate Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

TO KILL WITH INTRIGUE

·       2K restoration from the original film elements

·      NEW Audio Commentary with David West, critic and author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film.

·       Intriguingly Jackie – an interview with Hong Kong cinema expert Rick Baker

·       Original Theatrical Trailer

·       Japanese Teaser Trailer

·       Japanese Theatrical Trailer

·       Japanese TV Spot

·       Still Gallery

AUDIO:

Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation

Mandarin 5.1 Dolby Digital

English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

English 5.1 Dolby Digital

Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Japanese Theatrical Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

SNAKE AND CRANE ARTS OF SHAOLIN

·       2K restoration from the original film elements

·       NEW Audio Commentary with David West, critic and author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film.

·       Pick Your Poison – an interview with Hong Kong film expert Rick Baker

·       Trailer

·       Japanese Theatrical Trailer

·       Japanese TV Spot

·       Still Gallery

AUDIO:

Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation

Cantonese Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio

English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Japanese Theatrical Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

DRAGON FIST

·       2K Scan of the original film elements

·       NEW Audio Commentary with James Mudge, veteran Hong Kong film critic at easternKicks

·       A Dragon Rules – an interview with writer/journalist David West

·       Original Theatrical Trailer

·       Japanese Theatrical Trailer

·       Japanese TV Spot

·       Still Gallery

AUDIO:

Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Cantonese 5.1 Dolby Digital

Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation

Mandarin Japanese Theatrical audio DTS-HD Master Audio

Mandarin 5.1 Dolby Digital

English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

English 5.1 Dolby Digital

BATTLE CREEK BRAWL

·       NEW THE GOLDEN BOY: HARVESTING A MAJOR NEW MARTIAL ARTS MAVERICK – A 85-minute feature length documentary, exclusive to this release, on the sensational seventies emergence of Jackie Chan featuring contributions from Chen Chi-Hwa (director of SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN), Andre Morgan (producer BATTLE CREEK BRAWL), actress Kristine DeBell (BATTLE CREEK BRAWL) Lin Kuang-Yung (Actor/Stuntman HALF A LOAF OF KUNG FU), film critic Ricky Baker, Chinese cinema academic Dr Lin Fung and more!

·       NEW Audio Commentary with James Mudge, veteran Hong Kong film critic at easternKicks

·       NEW Interview with Kristine DeBell (2022)

·       Interview with Jackie Chan

·       Interview with producer Fred Weintraub (2013)

·       Interview with actress Kristin DeBell (2013)

·       Battle Hardened – an interview with critic and author David West

·       Rumble in the USA: Jackie Chan Takes on America – an interview with martial arts expert Ricky Baker

·       BATTLE CREEK BRAWL Theatrical Trailer

·       THE BIG BRAWL Theatrical Trailer

·       THE BIG BRAWL Opening Titles

·       Still Gallery

AUDIO:

English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

English 5.1 Dolby Digital

Cantonese Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio

Mandarin Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation

DRAGON LORD

·       Two cuts of the film restored in 2K from the original film elements – the 96-minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut and 103-minute cut that was released in some territories with approximately 15 minutes of extended and alternate footage.

·       NEW Audio Commentary with David West, critic and author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film.

·       An interview with Louis Sit

·       An interview with actor Mars

·       An Interview with actor Whang In-sik

·       Original Theatrical Trailer

·       Cantonese Trailer

·       English Trailer

·       Behind-the-Scenes trailer

·       Still Gallery

AUDIO:

96 Minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut

Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation

Alternate Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

1982 English Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

2003 English 5.1 Dolby Digital

103 Minute Cut

Cantonese Mono DTS-HD Master Audio