Black Cat (Hak mau) 1991 Blu-ray ADDED

[Åsmund_Utvik]

Title:Black Cat (Hak mau) 1991
Country:uk
Region:B
Releasing Studio:88 Films
Case Type:Keep Case with Limited slipcase (Deluxe collectors edition)
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
Codec: AVC MPEG-4
Picture: 1080P
Soundtracks:Cantonese LPCM Audio 2.0 Mono, English LPCM Audio 2.0 Mono
(one soundtrack with english subtitles and one with English HoH)
https://88-films.myshopify.com/products ... 04c2&_ss=r
(i have no clue why 3 english subtitles. It is not for the english track. There is no subtitles for that one. There is nothing mention in the meny or their subtitles or on their webpage)
(could be for signs and such stuff)
Subtitles (are they optional?y):English, English HoH
Cuts: No cuts (96:08)
Commentaries:
Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
Audio commentary with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng
(in english, no subtitles)
Extras:
Interview with Actress Jade Leung (8:20) [1080P]
(in cantonese with burned in english subtitles)
English opening and closing (3:04) [1080P]
Original Hong Kong Trailer (3:10)
(in cantonese with burned in english subtitles)
English Trailer (4:43) [1080P]
(in english, no subtitles)
Newly Remastered Trailer (3:45) [1080P]
(in cantonese with optional english subtitles)
Tai Seng Recreated Trailer (1:40) [1080P]
(english text in the movie but no dialog so no subtitles)
Notes:
Slipcase with brand-new artwork by James Neal
Double-Sided Foldout Poster featuring new artwork and original HK poster
4 Replica Lobby Cards
40-page booklet Black Cat: An Interview with line producers Shan Tam and Michael Parker by Matthew Edwards
Easter Eggs:
Amazon ASIN (UK, French, German, USA releases only):B09C659Z14
Source:*Own it

https://i.postimg.cc/Bv6Y7PwN/Black-Cat-BDINFO.png

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Is this not a UK release?
Is this not a numbered release?

[Åsmund_Utvik]

Yes it is uk fixeD

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

What's the difference between the 2 Cantonese audio tracks?

Also, are all extras in 1080p?

[Åsmund_Utvik]

I dont know. Not mentioned anywhere
All extra in 1080p

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Is there a difference in the sound? Are they identical Cantonese tracks?

[Åsmund_Utvik]

I have no info about them, for me they sounds identical but i am not a sound expert

[Åsmund_Utvik]

https://i.postimg.cc/T1qTXmCc/black-cat-lang.png

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Where is the second Cantonese audio track? Not listed in the menu? Only accessible via audio key during playback?

[Åsmund_Utvik]

See picture above. It it listed in the menu

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Are they actually two different audio tracks? Or the same audio track with two different subtitle options? BDinfo scan will say if there are two tracks or one.

[Åsmund_Utvik]

no maybe it is just one track. Yes after checking again it is just one track

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Added. Thank you.

[Scott_Napier]

I noticed this: http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=60458

Please see this (and the other posts within): https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php? ... stcount=25
1. 88's visual was regraded
2. The subtitles on 88 are a new translation of all dialects within the Cantonese soundtrack, and the additional SDH set is based on this (adds cues and transcribes English dialogue)
3. The running time on the Panorama could be that it uses a master containing frame cuts (and possibly more)
4. Panorama is likely to be PAL-pitch (88 doesn't have this problem)
5. The Original Hong Kong Trailer and Newly-Reconstructed Trailer (not Newly Remastered Trailer) on 88 both contain optional English subtitles

Disclaimer: I assisted on the 88 Films release.

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Asmund, can you confirm if the Original Trailer has optional or burned-in English subtitles?

Scott, do you have a physical disc to confirm as well?

[Åsmund_Utvik]

optional

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Updated

[Scott_Napier]

Scott, do you have a physical disc to confirm as well?

Yes.

I produced the subtitles with the assistance of translators.

[Scott_Napier]

I don’t know if you’ve updated everything, but just to check:

Can you confirm the running time of Panorama? Can you explain ‘91:26 25fps->24fps’? I’m wondering if you misunderstood me. If it’s the same master 88 received, the audio is PAL-pitch and 23.976-tempo. It also has frame cuts and possibly more (analysed it myself briefly by lining them up in a video editor).

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Specs taken from here:
https://www.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fassu ... vid=469862

Thought it might be a 1080i50 transfer, but the notes say that it is in fact 24fps.
It doesn't state anything is cut, so presumably it is an improper transfer of a 25fps master to 24fps without adjusting the speed, like an HD PAL to NTSC transfer.