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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby lt.brannigan on 31 Aug 2018, 21:22

Bootleg. It's not even Hi-Def.
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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby Jox on 01 Sep 2018, 10:19

Right! I didn't even catch that it was mentioned SD on the back cover! At least it's kind of honest not to lie about it...
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Postby lt.brannigan on 01 Sep 2018, 10:43

Found it interesting that they slapped the Echo Bridge logo on there as well. As I don't think they have the rights to any Miramax movies any more. Those are with Lionsgate now.
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BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby savagesketch on 04 Oct 2018, 04:37

Latest episode of IMBTP is here! This time we're discussing BLACKJACK! Joining me to discuss this one is Bryan Coyne, writer and director of the independent horror films, INFERNAL and BAD APPLES! This was a ton of fun to discuss. My co-host, especially, has an immense affinity for this one! Enjoy!!!

https://imustbreakthispodcast.wordpress ... blackjack/

Please continue spreading the word. Also feel free to leave a review on iTunes!
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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby Jox on 04 Oct 2018, 17:48

Did you know that THE MINION and SWEEPERS were actually shot and completed/screened at markets before BLACKJACK was finished, even though the latter was pretty much launched as his next title after PEACEKEEPER? I personally count them chronologically in the order they were made despite the release dates sometimes being mixed up.
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Postby savagesketch on 04 Oct 2018, 18:30

I thought about that, believe me, I did. However, to the general public and those who are unfamiliar with D's extensive work, I thought I would go in the order listed on imdb and make a verbal note of it in the individual episodes. Regardless, it's been fun truly dissecting these films that haven't really gotten their due (at least in podcast form :D ).
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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby Jox on 29 Dec 2018, 19:49

Blackjack (second review)
http://outlawvern.com/2016/05/02/blackj ... nd-review/
I wonder what this would’ve been like if it had been picked up as a series? I guess Jack would protect different clients, raise Casey, spend some more time in casinos. Someone besides Woo would’ve directed and other episodes would most likely be lighter on flaming cars and motorcycles and buildings and people. So fuck that. We got the better option. Third best American John Woo movie, and a great showcase for Dolph.
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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby Jox on 06 Feb 2019, 17:40

Taiwanese or HK Laserdisc

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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby savagesketch on 02 Mar 2019, 22:19

Fun episode of Canceled Too Soon that looks at the show that coulda been, BLACKJACK... :D

https://canceledtoosoon.libsyn.com/ep-1 ... kjack-1998
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Postby Jox on 03 Mar 2019, 15:12

For reminder, the bio-filmography ONE THOUSAND BULLETS: THE CINEMATIC JOURNEY OF JOHN WOO (1999) features a behind the scenes chapter from visiting the set of BLACKJACK...

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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby Jox on 08 Mar 2019, 02:33

Russian VHS with the publicity photos from the January 1996 Empire magazine article / interview :wink:

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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby Jox on 19 Jul 2019, 22:49

German mediabook edition in the works 8)
https://www.facebook.com/pretzmedia/pho ... 535182611/
https://www.dvd-forum.at/news-details/7 ... -mediabook

Hier schon mal die ersten Infos zu den kommenden Mediabooks von John Woo's "Blackjack":
Wie befürchtet war das Ausgangsmaterial leider alles andere als optimal, aber dennoch haben wir versucht, für euch das Bestmögliche aus dem vorliegenden Bildmaster herausholen - und wir denken, das ist uns auch ganz gut gelungen. Bei aller berechtigter Kritik darf auch nicht vergessen werden, dass es sich bei "Blackjack" um eine TV-Produktion aus den 90er-Jahren handelt und sich alleine schon deshalb ein Vergleich mit aktuellen Blockbuster-Titeln verbietet.

Wir bringen "Blackjack" im 2-Disc-Mediabook mit folgenden Spezifikationen:
Disc 1: Blu-ray mit 4:3 und 16:9 Fassung der langen Fassung mit BEIDEN Synchros und natürlich O-Ton + Zusatzmaterial

Disc 2: DVD mit Langer und kurzer Fassung in 4:3

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Here's the first information about the upcoming media books of John Woo's "Blackjack":
As feared, the initial material was anything but optimal, but nevertheless we tried to get the best possible out of this image master for you - and we think we did it quite well. With all justified criticism, it must not be forgotten that "Blackjack" is a TV production from the 90 s and that is why it is forbidden to compare with current blockbuster titles.

We bring "Blackjack" in the 2-Disc Mediabook with the following specifications:
Disc 1: Blu-Ray with 4:3 And 16:9 Version of the long version with both synchros and of course o-Tone + additional material

Disc 2: DVD with long and short version in 4:3

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(I think the difficulty to remaster it is like that even though it was filmed in 35 mm film, it was finished on analog SD video, like many TV shows of that era...)
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Postby Jox on 28 Dec 2019, 22:17

Japanese promotional brochure :oops:

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Re: BLACKJACK (John Woo, 1998, TV pilot)

Postby Jox on 09 Jan 2020, 16:19

Dimension Home Video promo from the VHS of SCREAM 2

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