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Author:  mary [ Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:17 am ]
Post subject:  International hits that haven't been released in US.
Some movies do very well in many countries; but they never come to US.

Some example:

1. Battle Royale

It is a internalional box office hit that gets many amazing reviews, But it never come to US.

Reason : It seems like that Toei has "all or nothing" policy.... Several US companies wanted this movie, but Toei requested too much. When no US companies could fullfill all of those requirements, Toei decided to not sell this movie to US companies.

2 Three Times
Hsiao-hsien Hou's news film which is getting good reviews in Cannes 2005. The distribution reghts of this movie was sold to many major markets.... except in US.

Reason: According to ThinkFilm's spokeman, "There are several distributors who want it, but they want it at a price that won't kill them."

3. Dobermann
A crime thriller that starring Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci. For many moviefans in worldwide, it is a cult classic.

Reason: Miramax/Harvey Weinstein has bought the US rights of this movie, and then they do nothing on it.

Do your guys have another suggestions?
Thanks~~
Author:  andaroo1 [ Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: International hits that haven't been released in US.
mary wrote:
1. Battle Royale

It is a internalional box office hit that gets many amazing reviews, But it never come to US.

Reason : It seems like that Toei has "all or nothing" policy.... Several US companies wanted this movie, but Toei requested too much. When no US companies could fullfill all of those requirements, Toei decided to not sell this movie to US companies.

BR is on DVD now though.

Quote:
3. Dobermann
A crime thriller that starring Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci. For many moviefans in worldwide, it is a cult classic.

Reason: Miramax/Harvey Weinstein has bought the US rights of this movie, and then they do nothing on it.

Is this because it is lost in the Disney/Miramax dispute?
Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Sat Nov 19, 2005 8:15 am ]
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Battle Royale is great.
Author:  dolcevita [ Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:31 am ]
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I hear New Police Story was received very well, and Chan's turn in drama was remarkably refreshing. Didn't he win some awards for his work? I don't really have much more knowledge of the film however, including content, direction, etc.
Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:51 am ]
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dolcevita wrote:
I hear New Police Story was received very well, and Chan's turn in drama was remarkably refreshing. Didn't he win some awards for his work? I don't really have much more knowledge of the film however, including content, direction, etc.


Uh, I attended the German premiere of it (only because Jackie Chan was there as well) and while it was refreshing to see him doing a serious movie and the movie itself was decent as well, I couldn't help, but laugh at Chan trying to play a dramatic role. It just didn't...look right.
Author:  mary [ Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: International hits that haven't been released in US.
andaroo wrote:
mary wrote:
1. Battle Royale

It is a internalional box office hit that gets many amazing reviews, But it never come to US.

Reason : It seems like that Toei has "all or nothing" policy.... Several US companies wanted this movie, but Toei requested too much. When no US companies could fullfill all of those requirements, Toei decided to not sell this movie to US companies.

BR is on DVD now though.




Quote:
3. Dobermann
A crime thriller that starring Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci. For many moviefans in worldwide, it is a cult classic.

Reason: Miramax/Harvey Weinstein has bought the US rights of this movie, and then they do nothing on it.

Is this because it is lost in the Disney/Miramax dispute?


The DVD in Netflix's library is Korea Version DVD or UK DVD.

Miramax/Harvey Weinstein has bought Dobermann in 1997. In fact, they also bought the Hong Kong rights of this movie. (my homeland) :sad:
Author:  mary [ Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:55 pm ]
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Dr. Lecter wrote:
dolcevita wrote:
I hear New Police Story was received very well, and Chan's turn in drama was remarkably refreshing. Didn't he win some awards for his work? I don't really have much more knowledge of the film however, including content, direction, etc.


Uh, I attended the German premiere of it (only because Jackie Chan was there as well) and while it was refreshing to see him doing a serious movie and the movie itself was decent as well, I couldn't help, but laugh at Chan trying to play a dramatic role. It just didn't...look right.


I agree with you.
Jackie Chan should retire.... now!
For many Hong Kong people, he is just a idiot.

BTW, The Weinstein Company/ Lions Gate have bought this movie.
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