Hero - Extended Edition DVD - OUT NOW! (1 Viewer)

Chris Roberts · Jul 16, 2004

According to Monkey Peaches (sorry I can't post the URL) this was release in China today in three editions.

Left: Premium Edition (DVD-9), wooden box set, Hero extended version (118 minutes) with Simplified Chinese and English subtitles, bonus materials (62 minutes), plus a picture book.

Mid: Basic Edition (DVD-9), Hero extended version (118 minutes) with Simplified Chinese and English subtitles, bonus materials (32 minutes), plus a picture book.

Right: Basic Edition (DVD-5), Hero extended version (118 minutes) with Simplified Chinese and English subtitles.

Note: products will be available for the market in approximately one week.

*cover pictures on the site*

Sten F · Jul 17, 2004

Here is the image:

Release date July 22nd.
Region 0 and supposedly PAL only.

Apparently, no DTS on this Extended Edition. What a shame.

Chris Roberts · Jul 17, 2004

I've read from sellers that its DTS and NTSC.

Phil_La · Jul 17, 2004

I bought the premium edition on ebay last night. The seller lists it as NTSC and DTS as well.

jason:g · Jul 18, 2004

now available for order at dddhouse.com

Sten F · Jul 18, 2004

I don´t think it comes with DTS. No e-tailer mention any DTS, and Ebay description cannot be trusted.

mathieu_l · Jul 19, 2004

Hi!

I wrote to 4 online retailers who sell the extended version of Hero for confirmation of the video format, widescreen enhancement and DTS audio presence.

I haven't got any replies yet, except for Layoyo.com and they said they would confirm tomorrow.

What I can say is that 3 out of 4 of these legit online retailers list the dvd as PAL without DTS and they don't specify wether it's anamorphic or not (that would be dumb IMHO).

Let's wait and hope it's not a major disappointment...

BTW, the retailers are DDDHouse.com Layoyo.com DVDAsian.com and Edaymovie.com.

Phil_La · Jul 21, 2004

mathieu, did you get any responses?

I just checked all four of those websites. I don't know if they listed these specs at the time you made your post, but this is what they each list now:

DVDAsian.com
DTS, NTSC, anamorphic

Edaymovie.com
DTS, NTSC, doesn't specify anamorphic or letterbox

Layoyo.com
NTSC

DDDHouse.com
PAL, no DTS, letterbox

Let's hope DVDAsian is correct.

mathieu_l · Jul 22, 2004

-----UPDATE----- 2004-07-22

DVDAsian.com and Layoyo.com now list the DVD as Region Free NTSC. Also, DVDAsian.com states that it's anamorphic and contains DTS.

So 3 out of the 4 retailers now state that it's NTSC. Now, we'll have to confirm if it's anamorphic or not and if it contains DTS.

eBay sellers ForeignMovieBuff and mydvdstores both confirmed that it was NTSC anamorphic and has DTS.

Sten F · Jul 22, 2004

Just got a mail from DDDHouse. HERO EE has NO DTS!

mathieu_l · Jul 22, 2004

DDDHouse is also the only store listing the DVD has PAL letterbox. Nothing is sure right now...

Runar_R · Jul 23, 2004

Koreandvds has listed it:

Anamorphic, NTSC, DTS

Sten F · Jul 23, 2004

I think we need to wait until forum members actually has them in their hands, and can confirm the specifications are, which seem to be mixed depending where you read the info.

Jim_K · Jul 23, 2004

Assuming this does turn out to be NTSC & Reg 0, how reliable is DVDasian? I've never ordered from them.

DavidGT · Jul 23, 2004

I just got an email from Edaymovie and they sd they will ship out my copy which is the one with the brown cover premium edition by 7/26. I will let everyone know what's the lowdown as soon as get it. Look forward to see what the extra 20 minutes has in store and I think the PQ and audio will be even better than last years release. We shall see soon.

Sten F · Jul 23, 2004

Sound & picture better than the 2-disc Edko release!!!

I find that very hard to believe. That was one of the best DVD of 2003 in terms of best sound. But, hey, I hope you are right. Keep us posted.

Matt Stone · Jul 23, 2004

If I do pick up one of the DVDs from KoreanDVDs, which of the three should I go for?

(sorry for the cluelessness)

Nick C. · Jul 23, 2004

go for the gold, the 180mins edition

that is, if you like to watch extras and have a decorative wooden case

If I do pick up one of the DVDs from KoreanDVDs, which of the three should I go for?

http://www.koreandvds.com/dvddetail.html?id=19676

Phil_La · Jul 23, 2004

I'd definitely get the premium edition if you like special features and nice packaging.

koreandvds doesn't list DTS on the basic ($5) edition, however they do list DTS on the "standard basic" ($8) edition. So maybe it is possible just the least expensive one doesn't have DTS. If that's the case, then I'd at least get the $8 one if you only want the movie with less special features.

Matt Stone · Jul 23, 2004

That's a pretty good idea. I think I'll pick up the $8 one.

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