Weinstein Company creates Dragon Dynasty imprint for Asian action films
From Variety:
The Weinstein Co. is launching Dragon Dynasty, an upscale DVD label that will become home to its burgeoning collection of Asian action titles.
Even better news: Dragon Dynasty will release vintage titles as well as new releases, including some Shaw Bros films and classic John Woo flicks.
The Weinstein Co. is launching Dragon Dynasty, an upscale DVD label that will become home to its burgeoning collection of Asian action titles.
Quentin Tarantino is working with the Weinsteins to develop the new brand.
Venture will be headed by Brian White, former label manager at Contender Entertainment's Hong Kong Legends division. Distribution in North America will use structures pioneered by TWC's Genius Products DVD brand. Some titles will have theatrical distribution via TWC.
This is only good news for Asian action fans in the U.S., who all too often get cheated out of theatrical presentations of some of the best foreign action films being made. I suspect it has something to do with the unwillingness of many action fans to read subtitles. It will be interesting to see whether they sub or dub some of these movies.Even better news: Dragon Dynasty will release vintage titles as well as new releases, including some Shaw Bros films and classic John Woo flicks.
2 Comments:
A while ago, there was anticipation of a region 1 release of some Shaw Brothers titles, including The Super Inframan. Is it the Weinsteins who are behind that? I am conflicted if it is because I really like to dislike the Weinsteins
I don't know which rumor you heard, so I can't say. In general I think the Weinsteins are pretty savvy businessmen -- where their interests and mine coincide, I'm happy to contribute to their coffers. Otherwise I'd have to say I'm neutral on the subject of the Brothers W.
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