R3 Mulan (Hong Kong) Special Edition

[gau dog]

Here's a little promotional information on the Hong Kong edition that I recieved through IVL

[MickeyMouseboy]

I want 50% trade in!!! not fair!

[Loomis]

I want 50% trade in!!! not fair!

That is a pretty cool deal...

Unless you want to collect every possible version of a DVD, then you wouldn't want to trade.

Or there is the slim possibility that the DVD is "retouched", and the original DVD is "untouched" (like the child who was with Tigger). Guess we'll have to wait and see.

[Papa Bear]

Is this offer from Disney or from a certain retailer, I wish that we had that option here in the United States as well when they do the upgraded DVD's.

[Sideburn]

The R3 Singapore version is now available here!! Just saw it last night at a local DVD shop.... The cover insert is shiny, similar to the R1 re-issued bug's life...

But does anyone know whether the R3 version has any additional extras not included on the R1? (I'm thinking maybe the jackie chan and coco lee videos) Or vice-versa?

[Joe Carioca]

The R3 Singapore version is now available here!! Just saw it last night at a local DVD shop.... The cover insert is shiny, similar to the R1 re-issued bug's life...

Mulan 2-disc is already available in Singapore? That's what I call and early release, hehe.
As soon as you have the chance to watch it, we would love to hear any comments from you.

[Sideburn]

Mulan 2-disc is already available in Singapore? That's what I call and early release, hehe.
As soon as you have the chance to watch it, we would love to hear any comments from you.

yup, just a few days before the HK version

normally, i'll go for R1 releases rather than buying the local R3 versions. The R1 versions normally have much better packaging compared to the local versions. Our disney DVDs normally do not come with any booklet/insert, and our casing is also of a lower quality compared to the amaray R1 casings. For those 2-disc videos, they come in a single-DVD case, with one disc stacked on top of the other

I'll only get R3 versions if the R1 is OOP, or they have additional extras, or on the rare occasions, come in special packaging. Our snow white and monsters INC came in cardboard digipak, and i got those...

[DisneyChris]

Great info, gau dog!

I will post a review of the Mulan SE DVD on the forum as soon as I get it! It would be better if people who get their copies earlier than the US post their reviews too, so we can share our thoughts!

[DisneyChris]

Is this offer from Disney or from a certain retailer?

Intercontinental Video Ltd. is not a certain retailer, it is Disney's (including Touchstone, Hollywood, Miramax etc.) movie distributor in Hong Kong and Macau since around the early 1990s.

[gau dog]

And here's some more details courtesy of www.asiandvdguide.com:

First Disney Animation Crossover A Chinese Legend Heroine
The first animation about Mulan, a well-known Chinese folklore and was well received internationally
Worldwide box office over US$300 million and over 9 million units of VHS, VCD and DVD sold.
Local releases sold over 35,000 units and had not been available in the market for a long time
Cantonese dubbed by famous local celebrities, Jackie Chan & Kelly Chen
Nice songs with endearing characters especially the funny dragon Mushu

Synopsis
Based on an ancient Chinese poem, the legend of Mulan beautifully unfolds in Disney's 36th animated classic. Full of daring action, hilarious characters and inspiring music, the new 2 Disc Special Edition celebrates honor, courage, and a young girl's quest to be true to her own heart.

Beautiful and clever Mulan proves her worth outside of her tradition-bound society when, disguised as "Ping", she bravely takes her father's place in the Imperial Army. Helped by her outrageously funny guardian dragon Mushu and a lucky cricket named Cri-Kee, Mulan strives to earn the respect of her fellow warriors and their handsome Captain Shang. A climactic battle atop the Imperial Palace is where her family's honor and the fate of the Emperor and all of China rest in her hands!

Mulan is a one-of-a-kind film about a one-of-a-kind heroine. As the emperor says, "You don't find a girl like that in every dynasty!" Your whole family will enjoy experiencing Mulan's legendary journey!

DVD
A 2 Disc Special Edition DVD With 2 Hours Of Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features

Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai
Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), English, Thai, Bahasa
Region 3
Extras
4 Mulan music videos performed by international superstars including Jackie Chan and Coco Lee
Making Of
Storyboard To Film Comparison
Art and Character Design
Progression Reel: From Story Sketches To Color Animation
Songs of Mulan
Mulan's International Journey
Mulan Fun Facts
Storyboards
Galleries

According to IVL, owners of the original 1 disc version of Mulan can upgrade to the new 2 disc version at half price during a limited promotional time period (August 10, 2004 - August 20, 2004).

[DisneyChris]

I've posted my review for the DVD, you can see it here:

http://www.ultimatedisney.com/forum/vie ... php?t=4774

[clairiz]

anyone know if that's going to be a R3 Bambi coming soon? Being trying to find it but yesasia and layoyo don't seem to carry it. Any help is appreciated. I mainly look for disney dvd with Cantonese/mandarin/english audio.
If anyone knows where I can find it, that's would be great.
Looking forwarding to picking the Incredibles and shark tales next week

thanks again

[gau dog]

You could try emailing their general manager, Robert Lee at Contact_IVL@intercontinental.com.hk .