The Official Animeigo Lone Wolf and Cub thread

[BiscLimpkit]

Can anyone confirm ifthis (http://www.*********.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=15426) version is uncut or not?

I checked dvdsoon.com and it seems that the Canadians are going to get a release on the 25th of November.... any info on that?

Ta.

R2 is cut by 6s...not much but a cut's a cut.

[MrSpeed]

Originally posted by BiscLimpkit

R2 is cut by 6s...not much but a cut's a cut.

Especially the way that the blood spurts in these movies !!

[ralph wiggum]

Yeah, thats the Animeigo release, which is uncut, and apparently has a much better picture than the R2 one. :thumbs:

[allerseelen]

As Ralph pointed out this is this Animeigo release which is as good as it will ever get and definately uncut. The cover at ********* is for the VHS, I think the DVD is different.

http://www.animeigo.com/Samurai/

[JayLunar]

Does anyone know if there eventually will be a boxset with all Lone Wolf & Cub movies?

[evilashchris]

which of these films is shogun assasin made up from?

[bengray]

Originally posted by chris otoole
which of these films is shogun assasin made up from?

I think it's Sword Of Vengeance and then Baby Cart At The River Styx, mostly the latter.

[DCH]

The first two - it's about 12 mins from the first one and the rest from the second.

D.

[DCH]

BTW, although the Animego versions will undoubtedly be nicer, for any cheapskates (me) Virgin have all six films in their current BOGOF offer so it works out to £9 a film...

D.

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by DCH
BTW, although the Animego versions will undoubtedly be nicer, for any cheapskates (me) Virgin have all six films in their current BOGOF offer so it works out to £9 a film...The Animeigo versions are available from DVDPacific for around £11.00 each ( excluding postage.) Well worth it in my opinion as all reports suggest they are vastly superior to the R2 discs.

[evilashchris]

yeah, i never bought the r2 because of the cuts.. now i have to spend money again..argh!

[unlucky alf]

Originally posted by hnimmo
The Animeigo versions are available from DVDPacific for around £11.00 each ( excluding postage.) Well worth it in my opinion as all reports suggest they are vastly superior to the R2 discs.

I have had both DVD's on order at DVD pacific for the last four weeks. They said they're having trouble with their vendor. :(

[bengray]

Originally posted by unlucky alf
I have had both DVD's on order at DVD pacific for the last four weeks. They said they're having trouble with their vendor. :(

To be fair, it does say "on order" on the site.

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by unlucky alf
I have had both DVD's on order at DVD pacific for the last four weeks. They said they're having trouble with their vendor. :( Don't be too hard on DVDPacific. I pre-ordered the said titles from DV-Depot and it was almost two months after the release date before they were able to source them for me. I suspect the problem might lie with AnimEigo themselves.

[Matt Sandbrook]

Its not even out till the 25th on play.com. I can't wait to get my blood soaked mitts on these films! Chop chop AnimEigo!

[unlucky alf]

Originally posted by hnimmo
Don't be too hard on DVDPacific. I pre-ordered the said titles from DV-Depot and it was almost two months after the release date before they were able to source them for me. I suspect the problem might lie with AnimEigo themselves.

Cheers hnimmo, I will hang on a bit more before I cancel my order. Usually back ordered stuff ships after two weeks at DVDPacific.

[mercurialdeposit]

Yep, the problem getting them cheap from places does lie with animeigo. They sell them on their own site and then employ some kind of holdback deal to all other retailers which means you just have to wait! Well worth it though, all great films!:D

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by unlucky alf
I will hang on a bit more before I cancel my order. Usually back ordered stuff ships after two weeks at DVDPacific. Believe me when I tell you that the quality of the films/discs will make the wait worthwhile. The problem is almost certainly AnimEigo themselves so I doubt very much if another retailer will be able to source them any quicker. I paid around £15 each for them earlier this year ( the cheapest I could find at the time ) so the price at DVDPacific is, in my opinion, a bargain.

[Jack Torrance]

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[Saber]

Wow!

That is what i call remastered!

[KeyserSoze]

never seen any of these, how many films are there ?

[Splinter]

Originally posted by KeyserSoze
never seen any of these, how many films are there ?

6 I think. I saw the first one a few months ago and it was really good - I'll picking up the rest of them soon I hope. Was also really impressed with the cinematography considering how old it it.

[Joe91]

Originally posted by hnimmo
The Animeigo versions are available from DVDPacific for around £11.00 each ( excluding postage.) Well worth it in my opinion as all reports suggest they are vastly superior to the R2 discs. They are £9 each (including postage) from DVD Soon, and they've got AnimEigo's 'Zatoichi meets Yojimbo' for the same price ;)

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by Joe91
They are £9 each (including postage) from DVD Soon, and they've got AnimEigo's 'Zatoichi meets Yojimbo' for the same price ;) I see they are listed on the DVDSoon website with release dates of 25 November and 16 December, 2003. They have been available in the U.S.A. since July, 2003, so I assume it must be a distribution thing. I e-mailed DVDSoon back in May/June asking if they planned to stock these titles at which time they said no, hence the reason I went ahead and purchased them from DV-Depot ( along with 'Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo.' ) Looking forward to the release of the remaining Lone Wolf/Zatoichi titles on AnimEigo and will almost certainly purchase them from DVDSoon or DVDPacific.

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by KeyserSoze
never seen any of these, how many films are there ? Six in total.

1. Sword of Vengeance
2. Baby Cart at the River Styx
3. Baby Cart to Hades
4. Baby Cart in Peril
5. Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
6. White Heaven in Hell

[BiscLimpkit]

Originally posted by KeyserSoze
never seen any of these, how many films are there ?

Yup as mentioned, there are 6 of them. They are based on a popular Japanese comic series and were the inspiration for the graphic novel "Road to Perdition" (which in turn was made into a movie). :)

[balstino]

Still no one got these babies in stock? This is frustrating!!! :cry:

[BiscLimpkit]

Good god man I totally forgot I was wanting this dvd. Alas is it no where to be seen? :(

[unlucky alf]

Still waiting for mine. I am itching to see Sword Of Vengeance again and Baby Cart at the River Styx for the first time.

[mercurialdeposit]

Had the Animeigo 'SOV' quite a while now, got it from ********* I think, it's very very nice, beautiful pic and sound compared to other versions I've seen, well worth waiting for! Still waiting for Babycart at the River Styx too though.

[evilashchris]

come on pacific.... i'm going to burst soon!:)

[Njål]

The first one, Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword Of Vengeance, is now in stock at dvdpacific. Mine shipped earlier today (or rather, went to the packing stage).
:clap:

[ralph wiggum]

Mine's shipped from dvdsoon (Sword Of Vengeace that is) :clap:

[balstino]

Got both Sword of Vengeance and Zatoichi vs Yojimbo from dvdpacific. The hunt is on for Babycart at River Styx! Anyone sourced this yet? Where? Prrwetty Pwlease!!! :D

[brunny78]

what are the r1 Zaroichi films like? I take it the first one is the best to start off with? can you buy them as a set?

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by balstino
Got both Sword of Vengeance and Zatoichi vs Yojimbo from dvdpacific. The hunt is on for Babycart at River Styx! Anyone sourced this yet? Where? Prrwetty Pwlease!!! :D I pre-ordered a copy from DV-Depot and they eventually supplied it two/three months after the release date. It is currently listed as 'On Order' on their site.

The next instalment in the Zatoichi series on AnimEigo ( Zatoichi: The Outlaw ) is up for pre-order at DVDPacific with a release date of 9 March, 2004, and the next installment in the Lone Wolf Series ( Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart To Hades ) is due for release very soon.

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by brunny78
what are the r1 Zaroichi films like? I take it the first one is the best to start off with? can you buy them as a set? I believe there were a large number ( 25+ ) Zatoichi films made. The first eleven have been released in Region 1 by HomeVision with more ( not sure how many ) to follow. AnimEigo have the rights to some of the later films ( again not sure how many. ) They have already released Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo and plan to release Zatoich: The Outlaw in March 2004.

The first eleven discs on HomeVision are currently available from DVDPacific for US$13.96 each ( approximately £7.68 ) plus postage. If my memory serves me correctly, the first two are in black and white while the remainder are in colour. The quality of the first two films could be better but things improve substantially by the time of the third film.

Having watched the first two Lone Wolf and Cub films and the first three Zatoichi films I have to say I prefer the latter series.

As far as I can tell, the Zatoichi series does have a story arc, so you would be well advised to start with the first disc in the series ( Zatoichi: Blind Swordsman 1 - The Story Of Zatoichi )

[beeleebme]

Originally posted by hnimmo

Having watched the first two Lone Wolf and Cub films and the first three Zatoichi films I have to say I prefer the latter series.



I would agree with you here but that's not to say the Lone Wolf and Cub films are not worth viewing because they certainly are!

[ralph wiggum]

Any news on the Goyokiba (Hanzo The Razor) films yet?

[balstino]

Originally posted by beeleebme
I would agree with you here but that's not to say the Lone Wolf and Cub films are not worth viewing because they certainly are!

I saw Zatoichi vs Yojimbo and thought it wasn't as good as Sword of Vengeance. :)

[Boink!]

My AimEigo Lone Wolf has been despatched from DVDSoon! :clap:

EDIT Just browsing on DVDSoon for the second AnimEigo Lone Wolf and they only show the Koch release. This isn't the same as the AnimEigo one is it?

B!

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by Boink!
Just browsing on DVDSoon for the second AnimEigo Lone Wolf and they only show the Koch release. This isn't the same as the AnimEigo one is it?I believe it is as Koch are distributors of AnimEigo products. Go to www.kochint.com and enter 'Lone Wolf' in the catalogue search box.

[bibmcfeck]

Ordered Sword of Vengeance (In Stock), Baby cart at the River Styx (On Order) and Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (In Stock) from DVD Pacific last night :thumbs:

Let's see how it goes.

I've only ever seen the first Baby Cart film as well as, or course, Shogun Assasin so I'm looking forward to seeing part two in its entirety. Looking forward to ZMY too:)

[bibmcfeck]

A bit puzzled by the aspect ratio for Sword of Vengeance though...

Both DVD Soon and DVD Pacific state that the ratio is 1.85:1 but my UK Artsmagic widescreen VHS (From 1999) looks closer to 2.35:1 to me

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Both DVD Soon and DVD Pacific state that the ratio is 1.85:1 but my UK Artsmagic widescreen VHS (From 1999) looks closer to 2.35:1 to me I have both AnimEigo discs and the cases list the ratio as 2:35:1 ( original theatrical ratio.)

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by hnimmo
I have both AnimEigo discs and the cases list the ratio as 2:35:1 ( original theatrical ratio.)

:clap:

Can you confirm that SOV is 2.35:1 anamorphic by giving it a look?


:clap: again!

Sword of Vengeance and Zatoichi were shipped today:thumbs:

[unlucky alf]

I've got SOV and it is 2.35:1 anamorphic. :)

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by unlucky alf
I've got SOV and it is 2.35:1 anamorphic. :)

:clap: :clap: :clap:

When should I expect Pacific to ship Baby Cart at the River Styx? Might it take a while given the distribution situation?

[unlucky alf]

I don't know, it took them a while to get SOV in stock. :(

[bibmcfeck]

Oh well, at least I caught it and Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo while they were in;)

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Can you confirm that SOV is 2.35:1 anamorphic by giving it a look?Already answered by unlucky alf. The quality of the first two Lone Wolf and Cub titles released by AnimEigo is superb. If you have only ever watched the Artsmagic VHS releases then you are in for a treat. I also have their Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo disc but have yet to watch it. I have however had a quick peek and the quality is once again superb. The ratio is not listed on the case but appears to be 2:35:1 or thereabouts.

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by hnimmo
Already answered by unlucky alf. The quality of the first two Lone Wolf and Cub titles released by AnimEigo is superb. If you have only ever watched the Artsmagic VHS releases then you are in for a treat. I also have their Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo disc but have yet to watch it. I have however had a quick peek and the quality is once again superb. The ratio is not listed on the case but appears to be 2:35:1 or thereabouts.

HHNNNNNGGG! Can't wait:notworthy :thumbs:

[DSH]

I think that there is an early ArtsMagic video to DVD transfer.

I got 'Babycart at the River Styx' in a boxed set with 'Zatoichi meets the one armed swordman' and 'Lady Snowblood' and the transfer looks no way as good judging by the screen shots posted by Jack Torrence of the AnimEigo version.






:thinking:

[ralph wiggum]

My 'River Styx has now shipped from Dvdsoon :clap:

[Aardvark_DK]

Originally posted by DSH
I got 'Babycart at the River Styx' in a boxed set with 'Zatoichi meets the one armed swordman' and 'Lady Snowblood' and the transfer looks no way as good judging by the screen shots posted by Jack Torrence of the AnimEigo version.
The ArtsMagic dvds are some of the worst I've ever seen. They look like copys of copys of bad vhs. A general word of warning: never confuse them with AnimEigo.

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by ralph wiggum
My 'River Styx has now shipped from Dvdsoon :clap: The next two films in the series are now up for pre-order at DVDSoon for CA$20.98 each with release dates of 20 April, 2004.

[DSH]

Originally posted by Aardvark_DK
The ArtsMagic dvds are some of the worst I've ever seen. They look like copys of copys of bad vhs. A general word of warning: never confuse them with AnimEigo.

Indeed - A lesson learnt.

[Njål]

Originally posted by Aardvark_DK
The ArtsMagic dvds are some of the worst I've ever seen. They look like copys of copys of bad vhs. A general word of warning: never confuse them with AnimEigo.

The ArtsMagic dvds are standard conversions (NTSC>PAL) of the old Samurai Cinema/Animeigo laserdisc transfers, and some of them (all?) are cut.

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by ralph wiggum
My 'River Styx has now shipped from Dvdsoon :clap:

I had ordered Sword and River Styx from DVD Pacific (along with Zatoichi meets Yojimbo). I received Sword and Zatoichi the other day but Styx is still on order:(

I decided to order a copy of Styx from DVD Soon too and see which came first. How long did it take Ralph between ordering and shipping? I didn't realise that Koch were the Canadian distributer. Are there any differences in packaging or any intrusive Koch logos that would make it stand out when placed next to the US releases?

Let's hope Pacific get the next two up for pre-order soon too:clap:

[bruce-leroy]

I had SoV, River Styx, Zatoichi vs Yojimbo shipped from dvdsoon yesterday, and I've ordered the other 2. I hope they haven't been sent altogether as I will get stung by customs. :|

[ralph wiggum]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
How long did it take Ralph between ordering and shipping? I didn't realise that Koch were the Canadian distributer. Are there any differences in packaging or any intrusive Koch logos that would make it stand out when placed next to the US releases?


I ordered both 'Sword and 'River Styx back in October last year. 'Sword shipped just before Christmas.

I believe the Canadian is exactly the same as the US one. I'll check the cover to make sure there are no "intrusive Koch" :nuts: logos, and report back later tonight.

[ralph wiggum]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Are there any differences in packaging or any intrusive Koch logos that would make it stand out when placed next to the US releases?

Well, i checked, and i can't see anything on either cover or disc that shows it to be a Canadian release. The only unusual thing was an 18+ certificate on the back, which i've never seen on either US or Canadian releases before (maybe Animeigo's own cert).

[erlryd]

Originally posted by hnimmo
I believe there were a large number ( 25+ ) Zatoichi films made. The first eleven have been released in Region 1 by HomeVision with more ( not sure how many ) to follow. AnimEigo have the rights to some of the later films ( again not sure how many. )


thedigitalbits have an interesting article on the Zatoichi films with many DVD-reviews.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/zatoichidvds.html

BTW. I have received Sword of Vengeance from Pacific and am really looking forward for it. :clap:

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by ralph wiggum
I'll check the cover to make sure there are no "intrusive Koch" :nuts: logos

:razz: :D

[Joe91]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Are there any differences in packaging or any intrusive Koch logos that would make it stand out when placed next to the US releases? There are no differences between the covers, they are both equally hideous :oh-hum:

Parts 3 & 4 can already be pre-ordered from DVD Soon for under £9 each.

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by Joe91
There are no differences between the covers, they are both equally hideous :oh-hum:

I quite like the SOV one. Don't know why they went for B&W though:searchme:

[mercurialdeposit]

Got 'Babycart at the River Styx' shipping confirmation from Pacific today so anyone waiting should get the same soon I assume. :)

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by mercurialdeposit
Got 'Babycart at the River Styx' shipping confirmation from Pacific today so anyone waiting should get the same soon I assume. :)

No joy here yet. Still says on order.

Still on order at DVD Soon too...:(

[bibmcfeck]

DVD Soon sent me an e-mail today about my River Styx order which basically tells me that it's on order which I've known since I ordered it last week :suspect:

At least they're trying to keep me updated:)

[bruce-leroy]

If you only ordered last week, you could be waiting a few more weeks. I ordered 11th January which is quick as I was given the impression that I'd be waiting months.

[unlucky alf]

I got Baby Cart at the River Styx this morning from DVDpacific.

:clap: :)

[allerseelen]

I bought all six movies on VHS around 1999 for £120 and loved every minute of them. When I heard that Animeigo were releasing remastered DVDs I decided to sell the tapes on ebay and managed to get £60 for them. I just ordered the first 4 from DVD Soon for about £35 and if I get the other 2 for a simliar price I will have upgraded for free.
Pretty pleased overall.

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by allerseelen
Pretty pleased overall. You will be even more pleased when you see the quality of the transfers. :)

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by unlucky alf
I got Baby Cart at the River Styx this morning from DVDpacific.

:clap: :)

Mine is still on order at Pacific too:cry:

[balstino]

Originally posted by unlucky alf
I got Baby Cart at the River Styx this morning from DVDpacific.

:clap: :)


Arrrrgghhh, mine hasn't been dispatched either!!! :cry: :brickwall

[Chibouk]

This thread had wetted my appetite to see these films, but looking on the web there seems to be all kinds of Lone Wolf and Cub stuff out there.

Am I right in thinking there are 6 films that make up the story? Or are the films not related at all? Also, what are the titles of the 6 films?

Thanks for any advice :notworthy

[balstino]

Basically, buy Lone Wolf and Cub : Sword of Vengeance and Lone Wolf and Cub : Baybcart at River Styx both on R1 Animiego release. They are excellent transfers etc. :thumbs:

DO NOT BUY ANY OTHER VERSIONS. :nono:

The third and fourth films (Babycart in Hades, Babycart in Peril) are being released by Animeigo in a couple of months (20/4). :nuts:

These films are totally awesome bloodthirsty, intelligent, well made and generally outstanding productions of the samurai genre. The western released Shogun's Assassin is a chopped up and pasted together version of the first 2 films. :gag: :D

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by Chibouk
Am I right in thinking there are 6 films that make up the story? Or are the films not related at all? Also, what are the titles of the 6 films?1. Sword of Vengeance
2. Baby Cart at the River Styx
3. Baby Cart to Hades
4. Baby Cart in Peril
5. Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
6. White Heaven in Hell

Stick with the Region 1 releases by AnimEigo as the transfers are superb. The first two have already been released and three and four will follow in April, 2004, or thereabouts. The remaining two will probably be released later in the year. There is a story arc and you really do need to purchase all six.

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by balstino
The western released Shogun's Assassin is a chopped up and pasted together version of the first 2 films. :gag: :D

Shogun Assassin was my first experience of these films and is worth watching in itself. And the music is great:notworthy

[Chibouk]

Thanks for the help and advice. I'm off to order the first 2 now. :)

[balstino]

Originally posted by Chibouk
Thanks for the help and advice. I'm off to order the first 2 now. :)

:lol: Good Lad!!! :thumbs:

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by Chibouk
Thanks for the help and advice. I'm off to order the first 2 now. :) AnimEigo are a relatively small company and there have been supply problems with the first two releases ( i.e. some people have had to wait two or three months to obtain copies.) Might be a good idea to place pre-orders for the next two releases in the hope of avoiding such delays.

[Chibouk]

That's probably very good advice, but I've already placed the order for the first two. :lol:

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by Chibouk
That's probably very good advice, but I've already placed the order for the first two. :lol:

Shouldn't stop you pre-ordering the next two as well though;)

[beeleebme]

Lone Wolf And Cub: Baby Cart To Hades up for pre order at DVD Pacific!

http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=583262

[Chibouk]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Shouldn't stop you pre-ordering the next two as well though;)

Already done it. :lol: :lol:

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by beeleebme
Lone Wolf And Cub: Baby Cart To Hades up for pre order at DVD Pacific!

http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=583262

Pacific says the release date is 11/5/2004 but DVD Soon say it's 20/4/2004:suspect: :searchme:

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Pacific says the release date is 11/5/2004 but DVD Soon say it's 20/4/2004:suspect: :searchme: I pre-ordered the first two titles in the series with DV-Depot in May/June 2003 ( the only company advertising them at the time ) and it was two months after the release date before they sourced and supplied them.

Baby Cart to Hades and Baby Cart in Peril have only recently been made available for purchase on the AnimEigo website ( U.S.A. and Canada residents only ) and they normally retain sole selling rights for new releases for several months before allowing other retailers to source and supply them.

[bibmcfeck]

Yes! My Baby Cart at the River Styx has shipped from DVD Pacific:clap:

Its in stock (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=546785) so get 'em while they're hot;) :thumbs:

[Chibouk]

My Sword of Vengeance arrived today, but I'm still waiting for River Styx to come in to stock at DVDSoon.

[Grant666uk]

Well I have gone for it just ordered from dvd Pacific for the first time and my order was Sword of Vengeance and River Styx both were in stock.

If a dvd is in stock when you order how fast do they ship it ???

[beeleebme]

[i]If a dvd is in stock when you order how fast do they ship it ??? [/B]

They don't ship weekends but sometimes same day during the week. Most often for me seems to be next day though. There is something on their site about shipping same day if order placed before 7am their time.

[balstino]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Yes! My Baby Cart at the River Styx has shipped from DVD Pacific:clap:

Its in stock (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=546785) so get 'em while they're hot;) :thumbs:

My Babycart has been dispatched as well!!! :luv: :luv: :luv: :nuts: :notworthy :lol:

[Grant666uk]

My copy's of Sword of Vengeance and River Styx have been sent tonight from dvdpacific. My first order with them lets see how fast it gets here. Had it sent ground post.

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by Grant666uk
My copy's of Sword of Vengeance and River Styx have been sent tonight from dvdpacific. My first order with them lets see how fast it gets here. Had it sent ground post.

Usually 5 to 7 days for any deliveries I've had from them:thumbs:

DVD Pacific rule! :notworthy

[bruce-leroy]

dvdsoon rule more though, as I got river styx weeks ago from them. :notworthy ;) :p

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by bruce-leroy
dvdsoon rule more though, as I got river styx weeks ago from them. :notworthy ;) :p

Yeah but you ordered it weeks before that;)

I still have it on order at Soon too. Ordered them about the same time (11/2/04 I think) but Pacific have come through first.

It's still on order at Soon (As yet another e-mail informed me today).

[Grant666uk]

Cant wait to get them from Pacific. I had Shogun assassin on vhs years ago when I used to collect video nasty's.

[Chibouk]

Some good news, my copy of River Styx is now packing at DVDSoon and it looks as though they have some in stock too.

:thumbs:

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by Chibouk
Some good news, my copy of River Styx is now packing at DVDSoon and it looks as though they have some in stock too.

:thumbs:

Mine too. And it's "On hand" apparently;)

I'm going to have two copies this time next week:wave: :cuckoo: :D

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Mine too. And it's "On hand" apparently;)

I'm going to have two copies this time next week:wave: :cuckoo: :D

It's just been shipped:thumbs:

[Boink!]

Mine too! :clap:

[bibmcfeck]

Got my BCATRS from Pacific this morning:clap: :thumbs:

I'm going to attach the top of the garden rake to my hand and wear my biggest lampshade on my head in homage as I watch:lol: :dork:

[bruce-leroy]

Give you a fiver if you go to the shops looking like that. :D

[balstino]

I love it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Grant666uk]

My copy's of Sword of Vengeance and River Styx were sent last tuesday and guess what came today.... River styx.

Bahhhh was hoping they would arrive at the same for double bill tonight.

Will have to wait till Sword turn up now.

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by bruce-leroy
Give you a fiver if you go to the shops looking like that. :D

Gave it a go. Finally got released about an hour ago:lol: :suspect:

Anyway. Baby Cart at the River Styx :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

The next two can't come soon enough:luv:

It'll be at least April before I get them though:cry:

[Grant666uk]

Sword of Vengeance came today. Only 2 more shifts to go then we can have a night of bloodshed.

[bibmcfeck]

My other copy from DVD Soon came today.

I'll hang on to it and flog it when they're deleted:thumbs:

[balstino]

My ratings are

Sword of Vengeance - 4/5

Great atmosphere, solid compelling story, engaging performances and fantastic action with great visuals.

Babycart at River Styx - 2/5

Good Fun but thin plot, not much sword on sword action, more fantasy type combat. Amusing Cart uses but overall not much depth.

Can you all give me the low down on the rest of the films, as BARS didn't make me want to continue buying the rest, but I want to be sure.

1. Sword of Vengeance
2. Baby Cart at the River Styx
3. Baby Cart to Hades
4. Baby Cart in Peril
5. Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
6. White Heaven in Hell

Thanks :)

[gZa]

Why didn't you post this in one of the many many current 'Lone Wolf' threads? :oh-hum:

This one for example http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=240445

[Cornelius]

I've just finished watching Sword of Vengeance and liked it very much. Is Baby Cart at the River Styx the next one in the series?

[Bish]

balstino:
I've merged your thread with this one.

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by Cornelius
I've just finished watching Sword of Vengeance and liked it very much. Is Baby Cart at the River Styx the next one in the series? Yes.
1. Sword of Vengeance
2. Baby Cart at the River Styx
3. Baby Cart to Hades
4. Baby Cart in Peril
5. Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
6. White Heaven in Hell

[Splinter]

I've only seen the first 2, but I'd also agree with your ratings Balstino. The second wasn't in the same league as the first - it kind of killed my interest to check out the rest of the series:(

[Aardvark_DK]

Originally posted by Splinter
I've only seen the first 2, but I'd also agree with your ratings Balstino. The second wasn't in the same league as the first - it kind of killed my interest to check out the rest of the series:(

The third one is actually the best of the lot! Not to be missed.

[bibmcfeck]

River Styx not as good as the first???:suspect:

Loonies:nuts: :cuckoo: ;)

I've watched it twice in the last week:notworthy :thumbs:

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by Aardvark_DK
The third one is actually the best of the lot! Not to be missed.

Cant'...wait...much...longer!:brickwall :D

[Splinter]

Originally posted by Aardvark_DK
The third one is actually the best of the lot! Not to be missed.

That's really good to hear, I'll stick it back on the "to get" list :thumbs:

[balstino]

Originally posted by Aardvark_DK
The third one is actually the best of the lot! Not to be missed.

Ok then, as with everyone else I'll get it back in the CART!!!!! :o

Anyone know about the other films? Any good? :confused: :D

[Aardvark_DK]

Originally posted by balstino
Anyone know about the other films? Any good? :confused: :D
Well, the fourth is quite good (as far as I remember - been awhile since I saw it) while five and six are the least of the series (I still find them watchable though). Mind you, I have never seen a Japanese movie I didn't like.

[bibmcfeck]

Baby Cart at the River Styx is now $19.98 (about £8.40 at todays rate) at DVD Soon (http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=103467) :thumbs:

[unlucky alf]

There is a review up at DVD Maniacs (http://www.dvdmaniacs.net/Reviews/I-L/lone_wolf_and_cub_3.html) of the upcoming R1 release of Baby Cart to Hades.

Sounds good!

:)

[balstino]

Transfer sounds like a hit. Glad it's on preorder. :thumbs:

[Mr Chefs Salad]

Watched sword of vengeance today and enjoyed it, though the ending seemed very abrupt, the film could have done with being a bit longer I feel.


nevertheless I shall be ordering the subsequent releases :thumbs: :thumbs:

[bibmcfeck]

DVD Pacific now have Baby Cart in Peril and Baby Cart in the Land of Demons up for pre-order:clap:

They state a release date of 8th June 2004 for both:)

[hnimmo]

I have several AnimEigo titles ( Lone Wolf & Cub: Baby Cart To Hades & Baby Cart In Peril; Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: The Outlaw & The Festival Of Fire; Lady Snowblood ) on pre-order at DVDSoon. Until recently they were listed as 'Pre-Order.' However, on checking my account tonight, all of these titles are showing as 'In Transit' which I assume means they are on route from AnimEigo/Koch to DVDSoon. Unfortunately Lady Snowblood: Love Song Of Vengeance is also listed as 'In Transit' which I find strange as according to the AnimEigo website this disc is still in the replication stage.

[bibmcfeck]

DVD Soon have Baby Cart in the Land of Demons up for pre-order at $16.98:eek:

Get them orders in:thumbs:

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by hnimmo
However, on checking my account tonight, all of these titles are showing as 'In Transit' which I assume means they are on route from AnimEigo/Koch to DVDSoon.Checked my account status again tonight and all the orders which were listed as 'In Transit' are now listed as 'Preorder.' :(

[Njål]

My Baby Cart To Hades is showing as Packaging at DVDSoon :thumbs:
Soon I'll be able to retire the old laserdiscs :)

[Chibouk]

Just checked mine and BC in Peril and BC to Hades are both packing with DVDSoon.

Good news all round! :thumbs:

[bibmcfeck]

My Baby Cart to Hades is packaging at DVD Soon but BC In Peril is still at pre-order/pending:suspect:

[Cinemasia.net]

I saw Sword of Vengeance on TV recently... It was pretty good, and I liked the movie, even though it looks dated!:thumbs:

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by Cinemasia.net
I saw Sword of Vengeance on TV recently... It was pretty good, and I liked the movie, even though it looks dated!:thumbs:

The one thing that has struck me about the transfers on the DVDs is that the movies don't look 30 years old at all. The odd dodgy limb lopping effect maybe but I disagree about them looking dated:oh-hum:

[Njål]

Originally posted by Chibouk
Just checked mine and BC in Peril and BC to Hades are both packing with DVDSoon.

Good news all round! :thumbs:
Out of interest, when did you order Peril?
I've had instances before when I've made a preorder, and then emailed friends with the bargain, and their copy has shipped days, or at one time, weeks before mine :nono: .

[bibmcfeck]

I ordered both Hades and Peril on the 25th of Feb. As I posted earlier Hades is currently sitting at "Packaging" while Peril is still at pre-order:suspect:

[Chibouk]

Originally posted by Njål
Out of interest, when did you order Peril?

I ordered both on the 28th February and both are definitely still packing.

Perhaps they like me at DVDSoon? ;)

[Njål]

That's like with my mate; I ordered both on Feb 5th, and only my Hades is packing, Peril still listed as preorder.
Can't say I like that they don't send out in the order they recieve the orders, first come first served :mad: .

[bibmcfeck]

Yeah it's a bit off:suspect: :searchme:

[bibmcfeck]

Both films are now at the "packing" stage on my account at DVD Soon:clap:

[evilsly]

both mine have now shipped

:clap:

106453 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril 1
106452 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades 1

[bruce-leroy]

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

Shipped from dvdsoon!

[ralph wiggum]

Ditto!!!:)

Being Animeigo releases, i really didn't expect these to ship until June at the earliest. Glad i was wrong :D

[Esteban - CotS]

Ditto #2..

I still haven't watched Baby Cart at the River Styx yet though, try and squeeze it in sometime this week...

[bibmcfeck]

Mine have shipped too:thumbs:

Had the e-mails to confirm. The release date that DVD Soon had for these two was April 20th, so they've shipped quite a bit earlier than I expected.

June 15th for Baby Cart In the Land of Demons (and hopefully White Heaven In Hell once they put it up for pre-order):)

[charlie angel]

They must have stock - I ordered Peril & Hades last night & they're packaging already :thumbs:

[Chibouk]

Having watched the first 2 films, I can't believe the quality of these releases. The picture quality is outstanding.

A massive thumbs-up to Amiego for these disks. A lesson that other DVD makers could learn a lot from.

[Boink!]

Just ordered the following from DVDSoon:
Baby Cart to Hades;
Baby Cart in Peril;
Baby Cart in the Land of Demons.

Just the one to go now.

[bibmcfeck]

From the trailer on River Styx, White Heaven In Hell kind of reminds me of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

It certainly looks pretty different from the others.

Does anyone know if the series was supposed to end with number 6? Or was it not as well received commerciallyas the previous films causing them to stop making them?

[Saber]

I've had somewhat of a samurai revival after watching the new zatoichi. I've seen the first 3 lonewolf and cub films, and seven samurai and yojimbo, and the first 2 original zatoichi films.

I must say I found the Zatoichi films to be more enjoyable despite being about 10 years older than the lonewolf and cub films.

I think Shintaro Katsu is the more talented of the two brothers, I thought it was nice that they even played brothers in Zatoichi 2.

[bibmcfeck]

Yes!!!

Received Hades and Peril from DVD Soon this morning:clap: :thumbs:

[JOEY PINEAPPLES]

Ive had to put up with the Artsmagic versions for 5 years now. the contrasts really suffers on the night scenes.

Capture of Daigoro at the wel in Styx
Shinobi attack on Ogami in Hades etc.. ... just a black screen virtually.

What are the subtitles like on the Animeigo versions???
The Artsmagic were very informative even worked as a glossory of terms at the top of the screen at times...

[evilashchris]

yeah, the subtitles are brill, and they do that glossary thing as well, very impressive!

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by JOEY PINEAPPLES
What are the subtitles like on the Animeigo versions???
The Artsmagic were very informative even worked as a glossory of terms at the top of the screen at times... [/B]

The subs are excellent and do have the explanation of terms at times at the top of the screen.

They can also be removed completely.

[Boink!]

Originally posted by Saber
I've had somewhat of a samurai revival after watching the new zatoichi. I've seen the first 3 lonewolf and cub films, and seven samurai and yojimbo, and the first 2 original zatoichi films.

I must say I found the Zatoichi films to be more enjoyable despite being about 10 years older than the lonewolf and cub films.


As an aside, what are the first two Zatoichi films you speak of (and are they available on DVD)?

Cheers,

Boink!

edit: found out through a forum search (http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=220688&highlight=Zatoichi) and further investigation through Amazon.com. Is the picture & sound any good on these?

[Njål]

Originally posted by JOEY PINEAPPLES

What are the subtitles like on the Animeigo versions???
The Artsmagic were very informative even worked as a glossory of terms at the top of the screen at times...
The Artsmagic releases are NTSC>PAL conversions of the old Animeigo/Samurai Cinema laserdisc transfers, with the subtitles made for the LDs.
I haven't bothered to compare my laserdiscs with the Animego dvds I've received, but the reviews I've read indicate that the new ones are even better.

[Saber]

Originally posted by Boink!
As an aside, what are the first two Zatoichi films you speak of (and are they available on DVD)?

Cheers,

Boink!

edit: found out through a forum search (http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=220688&highlight=Zatoichi) and further investigation through Amazon.com. Is the picture & sound any good on these?

Zatoichi 1 is called "The Tale of Zatoichi"
2 is "The tale of Zatoichi continues"
3 is "New tale of Zatoichi"
4 is "Zatoichi's Crazy Journey"
5 is "Zatoichi on the road"

That is as far as I have got up to so far.

[JOEY PINEAPPLES]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
They can also be removed completely.

Thats what i like to see!!!
BFI and the Burnt in subtitles whats all that about??? :cuckoo:

Originally posted by Njål
The Artsmagic releases are NTSC>PAL conversions of the old Animeigo/Samurai Cinema laserdisc transfers, with the subtitles made for the LDs.
I haven't bothered to compare my laserdiscs with the Animego dvds I've received, but the reviews I've read indicate that the new ones are even better.

Its virtually impossible to take clean screenshots from the Artsmagic DVDs. The amount of ghosting and artifacts. SiCK

[Cornelius]

Originally posted by Saber
Zatoichi 1 is called "The Tale of Zatoichi"
2 is "The tale of Zatoichi continues"
3 is "New tale of Zatoichi"
4 is "Zatoichi's Crazy Journey"
5 is "Zatoichi on the road"

That is as far as I have got up to so far.
There were, I believe 26 Zatoichi films all together and I think AnimEgo are planning to release all of them. The following are either currently available or up for pre-order:

1 The Tale of Zatoichi
2 The tale of Zatoichi continues
3 New tale of Zatoichi
4 - Zatoichi The Fugitive
6 - Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
7 - Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
8 - Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
9 - Adventures of Zatoichi
10 - Zatoichi's Revenge
11 - Zatoichi And The Doomed Man
12 - Zatoichi And The Chess Expert
13 - Zatoichi's Vengeance
15 - Zatoichi Cane Sword
Zatoichi Conspiracy
Zatoichi At Large
Zatoichi The Festival Of Fire
Zatoichi The Outlaw
Zatoichi In Desperation
Zatoichi meets Yojimbo
21 - Zatoichi: The Festival of Fire

I've got the first six and if you liked Lone Wolf and Cub then you'll probably enjoy these as well.

[Grant666uk]

Well I just canceled my dvd pacific order the the Baby Cart to Hades; Baby Cart in Peril; and Baby Cart in the Land of Demons.
and went with dvdsoon. Saved myself over £10. Hope they ship soon.

[Chibouk]

Cornelius - what is the quality of the disks you have? Looking around at the first couple of films, they are released by Home Vision.

I've been very impressed by the Animego releases and I wondered how these compared.

[Summerisle]

Originally posted by Cornelius
There were, I believe 26 Zatoichi films all together and I think AnimEgo are planning to release all of them.

I've got the first six and if you liked Lone Wolf and Cub then you'll probably enjoy these as well.

The first 14(?) are being/will be released by Home Vision (sister company of Criterion) with the remaining being released by AnimeEigo starting with Zatoichi vs. Yojimbo (out already).

[Chibouk]

Originally posted by Summerisle
The first 14(?) are being/will be released by Home Vision (sister company of Criterion) with the remaining being released by AnimeEigo starting with Zatoichi vs. Yojimbo (out already).

Are the Home Vision releases any good? I fancy ordering a few, but not if they're dodgy transfers. Is the Criterion connection a good thing? :thinking:

[bibmcfeck]

Maybe it would be an idea for Bisc to rename this thread to "The Official Animeigo Lone Wolf and Cub thread" or something seeing as we're now up to number 4 in the series release wise ;)

Please Bisc?:notworthy

[allerseelen]

Originally posted by Chibouk
Are the Home Vision releases any good?

From what I have read they are very good if not quite as great as LW+C. There are several reviews here - http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews/dvdvz.html

[Cornelius]

Originally posted by Chibouk
Cornelius - what is the quality of the disks you have? Looking around at the first couple of films, they are released by Home Vision.

I've been very impressed by the Animego releases and I wondered how these compared. Bear in mind I've only watched the first 3, but I had a quick look at No.4:

The first two Zatoichi films are wide screen but non anamorphic the transfers, however, are very good. Also worth noting is the discs are R0.

The third film is in colour, wide screen anamorphic and again the transfer is very good. If you have the LW&C discs then the transfer for the 3rd Zatoichi film is just as good. I've a had a quick look at the 4th in the series and it looks just as good as the 3rd. Note that 3 & 4 are R1.

I didn't look at 5 and 6 as they only came a week ago and are still in their cellaphane covers and by the time I've unwrapped them I'll be too knackered to view them.;)

So apart from the cellaphane wrapping no complaints.

[Chibouk]

Thanks a lot chaps. I've just ordered the first 2 and I've made a note of the others I can order as i go along. :)

I think I'm becoming a Samurai junkie! :lol:

[Cornelius]

I forgot to mention I found DVDPacific to be the cheapest supplier for these. Works out at just over £8 each incl if you order two titles at a time using DVDPacific's cheapest shipping option.

[Chibouk]

Thanks again. :)

I went with DVDPacific actually and paid £17.54 including shipping for the first 2 films. As you say, that's only £8.77 each, which isn't too bad.

I also preordered Zatoichi:Conspiracy from DVDSoon and at only £6.98 including delivery, it'd be rude not to. :lol:

[balstino]

Originally posted by Saber
Zatoichi 1 is called "The Tale of Zatoichi"
2 is "The tale of Zatoichi continues"
3 is "New tale of Zatoichi"
4 is "Zatoichi's Crazy Journey"
5 is "Zatoichi on the road"

That is as far as I have got up to so far.

Saber or anyone, are these earlier films better than Zatoichi vs Yojimbo? :confused: I didn't think much of that one. :(

Thanks :)

[balstino]

Anyone? :confused: :cry: :D

[JOEY PINEAPPLES]

I just recieved Animeigo print of Sword Of Vengeance from PlayUSA.com. yet again.... its bloody brilliant!!
Havin to put up with The Artsmagic VHS Copies for 5 years now. Which also was shonky in comparison to the early 80s US Shogun Assassin in contrast and color levels.
But this suppasses them all.
The Misumi Kenji Films are really beautifully shot, opulient.
For a chambara series.
lots of spaghetti westerns motifs. Close ups of Eyes etc...

its like a different film in its correct ratio...

Ive never been so happy with a DVD since
Once Upon A Time in the West last October.
:clap: this is what DVDs are all about!

[Saber]

Originally posted by balstino
Saber or anyone, are these earlier films better than Zatoichi vs Yojimbo? :confused: I didn't think much of that one. :(

Thanks :)

I have not seen that one yet, I am trying to watch them in order. I have seen up to 3 now. I heard that the earlier films are best, but as it goes along the films become a bit more trashy with blood whereas the earlier ones are more arty and samuraish...if that makes any sense....

Have a look at the score/reviews on IMDB.

It's important to see Yojimbo or a Zatoichi film before viewing this stinker. Otherwise you might ascribe guilt by association. The progenitors are wonderful. Yojimbo gave rise to the vehicle which brought Clint Eastwood to stardom - A Fistful of Dollars. Zatoichi films are the mold for the current Xena and Hercules series. Unfortunately, Z... to Y... lives up to none of the promise of its title. It may possibly be the worst film featuring Zatoichi. The surprising thing is that Katsu and Mifune reprise their roles from the original. If you happen to see this one first, don't despair - the originals are real gems.

[balstino]

Thanks Saber, that restores my faith in the early films, I may look into the first 3. Meanwhile the Kitano version is on it's way to me! :clap:

[charlie angel]

As mentioned in the Bargain Forum, Baby Cart In The Land Of Demons is just Canadian $9.98 at DVDSoon :)

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by charlie angel
As mentioned in the Bargain Forum, Baby Cart In The Land Of Demons is just Canadian $9.98 at DVDSoon :)

Cheers for that mate :)

Just cancelled my previous order and reordered at the lower price:thumbs:

I now have $16.98 to play with on my account:clap:

[bibmcfeck]

Baby Cart in the Land of Demons is now back up a bit to $13.98 at DVD Soon:oh-hum:

Maybe more people than just me had the idea to cancel and reorder at the lower price. It's still only £5.80 at todays rate;)

[BiscLimpkit]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
Baby Cart in the Land of Demons is now back up a bit to $13.98 at DVD Soon:oh-hum:

Maybe more people than just me had the idea to cancel and reorder at the lower price. It's still only £5.80 at todays rate;)

Cool that's an awesome bargain.

BTW I renamed this thread to include all Love Wolf and Cub releases.

I can't believe I started it and STILL haven't bought a single Lone Wolf movie. :nuts:

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by BiscLimpkit
Cool that's an awesome bargain.

BTW I renamed this thread to include all Love Wolf and Cub releases.

I can't believe I started it and STILL haven't bought a single Lone Wolf movie. :nuts:

You owe it to yourself to buy at least the first two to give them a go mate;)

The first two are about £11 each at DVD Soon at the moment. They are the dearest at the moment but they do have an ongoing story, so you're best to start from the beginning:thumbs:

[FuzzBuzz]

anyone selling there zatoichi dvds :)

[charlie angel]

DVDSoon have LW&C:White Heaven In Hell up for preorder now at $21.98. July 13th apparently. Click (http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=113743&partnerid=10040)

[Brian Blessed Badger]

Has anyone had a problem with these discs ?

I tried the first one on my pioneer 565 (via SVideo) and the picture kept breaking up and dissapearing very 20 or so seconds - no problem on my PC though

Phil

[gZa]

Got Baby Cart 3 & 4 on weekend and just popped them in to check the transfers...

HOW COOL IS THE OPENING 2 MINUTES OF BABY CART 4! :eek: :notworthy :clap: :thumbs:

[Chibouk]

Originally posted by charlie angel
DVDSoon have LW&C:White Heaven In Hell up for preorder now at $21.98. July 13th apparently. Click (http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=113743&partnerid=10040)

Thanks for that. I've been keeping my eyes open for it and now I've got it on preorder. :thumbs:

[Esteban - CotS]

Yeah, cheers for that, been keeping an eye out too.

Here's hoping it'll drop as low as #5 did (albeit very briefly).

I'm up to #3 so far. :D

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by Esteban - CotS
Yeah, cheers for that, been keeping an eye out too.

Here's hoping it'll drop as low as #5 did (albeit very briefly).

I'm up to #3 so far. :D

I'll see if it drops any before I preorder too as I managed to get Baby Cart in the Land of Demons for $9.98 when it briefly dropped before going back up to $16.98 (still pretty bloomin' cheap) :thumbs:

[Esteban - CotS]

Yeah, that's what I'm on about, I also managed to re-order Land of Demons at the short-lived reduced price of $9.98 and gained $7 credit.

Not much, but a saving's a saving.. ;)

Class films though, and so cheap too. :thumbs:

[balstino]

Cornelius - Have you managed to watch Zatoichi 1-6 yet? Which is the best film or which are the better ones? :)

p.s. I've heard 5 is a stonker!!!! :norty:

[sweetmate]

Ok so I ordered Hades, In Peril and Land of Demons from DVDsoon, The first 2 have shipped (only took them maybe a month to pack the discs, where the "soon" bit of their name comes from i have no idea) but demons is still on preorder.

Now its come down to $12.98 so I'm trying to cancel my preorder and re order (with white heaven) but the "Cancel This Order" button does absolutely nothing.

Am I stupid to wonder a. why don't dvdsoon just adjust the price of your pre-order and b. why cant you get refunds only credit?

Can anyone help me out here?

Edit: Ok figured it out, I had to mash the cancel button about 10 times, close down my browser and relogin to my account for the change to show up.

[allerseelen]

DVD Soon have Zatoichi: Conspiracy for only 13 CAD, which is about 5.50 gbp. Has anyone seen this movie ?

http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=113008

[Chibouk]

I haven't seen it, but I've had it on preorder for a few weeks now.

I did mean to mention it on here, with it being a bargain, but I forgot all about it until I read your message. :lol:

[Esteban - CotS]

White Heaven in Hell has dropped by all of $1 CAD..

;)

[bibmcfeck]

White Heaven in Hell is still $20.98 at DVD Soon but Baby Cart in the Land of Demons is back down to $12.98:thumbs:

[gZa]

I watched <i>Lady Snowblood</i> (the scabby r2 DVD) on the weekend - KICK ASS! :thumbs:

I can't wait for my R1 to arrrive (it shipped from DVDSoon yesterday.)Originally posted by Garry Cowell
Got Baby Cart 3 & 4 on weekend and just popped them in to check the transfers...

HOW COOL IS THE OPENING 2 MINUTES OF BABY CART 4! :eek: :notworthy :clap: :thumbs: Opening two minutes of <I>Baby Cart In Peril</i> (http://www.cityonfire.com/gZa/bc4.wmv) 6.2Mb - (Right Click to Download)

[charlie angel]

I love the opening of part 4 - totally cool way to begin a flick. In fact, I think all flicks should begin that way...

[balstino]

Lone Wolf and Cub: Babycart at Hades - ***.5/*****

Good, but a little slow maybe. It just didn't seem as tight as the first two, the action was probably a bit better than Babycart at River Styx. I might get Babycart in Peril, but White Heaven and Hell looked bloody stupid in the trailer!!!!! I don't know whether to finish my Lone Wolf and Cub experience here, or to try the fourth. Someone reviewed it yesterday and said it wasn't as good? :thinking:

(Just downloading the first 2 minutes of 4 now :D)

[gZa]

Originally posted by balstino
I don't know whether to finish my Lone Wolf and Cub experience here, or to try the fourth. Someone reviewed it yesterday and said it wasn't as good? :thinking:

(Just downloading the first 2 minutes of 4 now :D) If you don't buy it after watching the first two minutes then you never will! :D

[balstino]

Yeah it looks good, but I'm worried about the other 79 minutes!!!! :lol:

[bibmcfeck]

4 was better than 3 IMHO.

And was pretty close to being better that the first two as well:thumbs:

[balstino]

bibmcfeck - Ok, I'll give it a whirl then. :thumbs:

Next dilemma, are 5&6 pants? :D

[bibmcfeck]

Can't wait until Baby Cart in the Land of Demons!

DVD Soon give a release date of June 15th. Not long now:clap:

[charlie angel]

My Land Of Demons is 'packaging' at DVDSoon :thumbs:

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by charlie angel
My Land Of Demons is 'packaging' at DVDSoon :thumbs:

Mine too:clap:

And Simpsons Season 4:D :thumbs:

[bibmcfeck]

Mine has now shipped! :clap:

[Esteban - CotS]

don't know if anyones had a look at the AnimEigo website recently, but two things of notice...

To anyone who hasn't already got it, though I'm sure most people on this thread have already, but 'Sword of Vengeance' seems to be OOP from today.

On Sale until June 11th!
But via their website, they also do a box to keep them all in, it's free, but they charge $4.95 shipping.

One thing though.

It's only available in the US and Canada.. :(

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by Esteban - CotS
don't know if anyones had a look at the AnimEigo website recently, but two things of notice...

To anyone who hasn't already got it, though I'm sure most people on this thread have already, but 'Sword of Vengeance' seems to be OOP from today.

I think they mean it's on sale at $21 until today - from tomorrow it'll revert back to its usual price of $25.48

[Esteban - CotS]

Ah right yeah, I see what you mean, I didn't really look at the price, just saw the red writing..

[Jimmyboy]

Is sword of Vengeance the first LW&C movie?

[charlie angel]

Originally posted by Jimmyboy
Is sword of Vengeance the first LW&C movie?

Certainly is.

[Esteban - CotS]

My 'Land of Demons' is here..

No filofax type insert this time, or maybe I've been unlucky.

Watching it this weekend hopefully. :thumbs:

[allerseelen]

Originally posted by Esteban - CotS
Via their website, they also do a box to keep them all in, it's free, but they charge $4.95 shipping.

One thing though.

It's only available in the US and Canada.. :(

Oooooh, I really want that after buying all six movies. I think I will write an email to them asking them if they could let other companies (DVD Soon) sell it as well.

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by Esteban - CotS
No filofax type insert this time, or maybe I've been unlucky.
The AnimEigo site is down at the moment so I cannot check it out for you but I believe they have stopped including the Interactive Program Notes as an insert as they are now contained on the disc itself. My copy of Lady Snowblood had the insert included whereas my copy of Lady Snowblood: Love Song Of Vengeance did not.

Edit:-
From the AnimEigo website :-

March 10, 2004: I.P.N. on every DVD!
We have had such a positive response to our 'Interactive Program Notes' material on the Samurai Cinema DVDs, that we have decided to include this feature on all upcoming Anime discs as well! All the background information normally found on the printed liner note inserts will now be on the DVD, replacing the printed cards. All cultural information for previously released DVDs will still be available on our website.

[bibmcfeck]

My Land of Demons also arrived today from DVD Soon:clap:

Can't believe I only paid CAD $12.98 for it:eek: :thumbs:

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
My Land of Demons also arrived today from DVD Soon:clap:

Can't believe I only paid CAD $12.98 for it:eek: :thumbs: Still waiting for my copy to arrive but I ordered it and Zatoichi:Conspiracy when they were on pre-order for CA$9.98 each. :)

[bibmcfeck]

Originally posted by hnimmo
Still waiting for my copy to arrive but I ordered it and Zatoichi:Conspiracy when they were on pre-order for CA$9.98 each. :)

I actually ordered two copies of LOD, I'm sure one of which was $9.98. It must be on its way. DVD Soon still seems to be down at the moment though:suspect:

[bibmcfeck]

Yep. My $9.98 copy is still to come;)

I had feared that the series may have wained a bit by film five.

I was wrong:clap:

Fantastic stuff. Especially liked the river fight and Daigoro's continued evolution into a fearless little warrior in his own right. I can't believe there is only one more to come:cry:

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
I can't believe there is only one more to come:cry: AnimEigo are currently evaluating source materials, schedules and various other factors for their remaining Samurai titles. I am hoping they manage to renew their licence for the The Sleepy Eyes Of Death series and subsequently release it on dvd.

[Njål]

Originally posted by hnimmo
I am hoping they manage to renew their licence for the The Sleepy Eyes Of Death series and subsequently release it on dvd.
Seconded.
IMO the best series they released on laserdisc (only released the 6 first in a series of 12, I think, with Raizô Ichikawa playing Nemuri Kyoshiro, and a lot more with other actors).
Great, great series.

[Grant666uk]

I have just sent the lone wolf web site a email to ask if I could buy the free box in bulk to pass on to you guys.

See what they say.

[Grant666uk]

Bahhhhh

I am sorry, but our license does not permit us to distribute the box outside US/Canada.

best
R

Ohh well.

[bibmcfeck]

I have to say that I'm a little disappointed though that they haven't put the liner notes in the box for Land of Demons. Surely it didn't cost that much to do. Why stop doing it with only two releases to go?:searchme:

Never heard of The Sleepy Eyes of Death series before but if they make as good a job of them as they have with LW&C then I'll very likely check them out:thumbs:

[Antx1]

Utterly disappointed, got my Land of Demons package to only open it and its the wrong dvd, I've got the hassle of replacing it now :cry:

Edit... to say well done dvdsoon who have informed me they have shipped my replacment :clap:

[hnimmo]

Originally posted by bibmcfeck
I have to say that I'm a little disappointed though that they haven't put the liner notes in the box for Land of Demons.I received my copies of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart In The Land of Demons and Zatoichi: Conspiracy this morning. The Lone Wolf and Cub disc had no insert whereas the Zatoichi disc did have an insert.

[charlie angel]

White Heaven has shipped :clap:

No more left to wait for now though :( Hope Animeigo start releasing something else.

[Esteban - CotS]

I was looking for this thread last night, but couldn't find it..

I was just gonna say what you've said CA, mine's shipped, can't wait to see it..

[bibmcfeck]

I would have been first to say that mine had shipped but the forum was down last night :brickwall

No more after this one though :cry:

[Chibouk]

Nope! It'll be nice to have them all, but I wonder what Animiego will release next?

Any ideas? :shrug:

[essexboyuk68]

I had the following on vhs years ago.... would be nice if they could be released on dvd as companion pieces to the original 6 films but i doubt they will...

? THROUGH A CHILD'S EYE
BABY CART IN PURGATORY
LONEWOLF AND CUB: FINAL CONFLICT (aka HANDFUL OF SAND)
LONE WOLF COP: THE SEX DOLL CASE

i don't even know where the tapes i had of them are now :(

[sweetmate]

So got my White Heaven today, the inserts are back. Also looking at the Land of Demons dvd, its an amaray, different to the other 5 in the series. Very odd.

Oh well least I have my Collectors box filled now with all 6 movies.

[megatron]

How did you get the collectors box into the UK?

[sweetmate]

Sent it to a buddy in LA.

[megatron]

Ahhh. I tried sending a butt kissing letter to Animeigo but the insisted they weren't allowed to ship out of the US...the GITS!

[bibmcfeck]

Got mine today too :clap:

Haven't opened it yet though. So the liner notes are back? Why bother dropping them for LOD then :cuckoo:

Just makes an otherwise perfect series of releases slightly flawed IMHO :oh-hum:

[Boink!]

My final "White Heaven in Hell" came through today. I think I'll have a Lone Wolf marathon sometime this week (if the weather's going to be 'orible & wet!). :clap:

Hm, what to get now.... Zatoichi with 26 volumes, maybe....

[Esteban - CotS]

Yeh, the liner notes are definitely back. Does seem daft that they didn't include them for the previous release.

[bibmcfeck]

Yeh, the liner notes are definitely back. Does seem daft that they didn't include them for the previous release.

Could they maybe put them into further pressings of Land of Demons? I doubt it though. I think once these are sold out they probably won't do another pressing :(

A shame. I really liked looking at the liner notes while watching each one :dork:

[hnimmo]

A shame. I really liked looking at the liner notes while watching each one :dork:Apparently the said interactive notes are to be made available on-line at www.animeigo.com in a very easily downloadable PDF file. As well as the interactive notes being missing from Baby Cart in the Land Of Demons, I have also noticed that the disc and case for that film are different from the other five in the set ( 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6. ) Looks as though that disc may have been pressed/packaged by a different manufacturer which may explain the missing inserts.

[Chibouk]

Are there more Lone Wolf films, or are there just these 6? :thinking:

The reason I ask is that I watched number 6 this afternoon and I was disappointed by the ending of the film. Seemed strange if there aren't any more films.

[bibmcfeck]

Are there more Lone Wolf films, or are there just these 6? :thinking:

The reason I ask is that I watched number 6 this afternoon and I was disappointed by the ending of the film. Seemed strange if there aren't any more films.

I had also hoped that White Heaven In Hell would have been originally designed to be the final part. It does feel like we'll see some closure with the Retsudo storyline through most of the film.

Sadly it seems that WHIH wasn't going to be the last one when it was made. Either it wasn't a financial success or they didn't want to make any more.

I still enjoyed it a lot though
:thumbs:

[Chibouk]

Oh yeah, I enjoyed the film alot, but I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the big finale to the whole series, only to be let down.

Lone Wolf and Cub is still a cracking series of film though! :D

[BiscLimpkit]

Yo dudes,

Just to let everyone know...

...I've finally placed an order for the first Lone Wolf and Cub film.

(I'm the guy who started this thread btw :nuts: )

Thanks for the help! :thumbs:

[gZa]

:lol:

I've got 'em all now, but still only got round to watching the first one. :nuts:

[Boink!]

Yo dudes,

Just to let everyone know...

...I've finally placed an order for the first Lone Wolf and Cub film.

(I'm the guy who started this thread btw :nuts: )

Thanks for the help! :thumbs:

Blimey, that was way back on the 9th November 2003!!!

I have them all too, but haven't watched any of them either and that's plain :nuts:

[bruce-leroy]

:lol:

I've got 'em all now, but still only got round to watching the first one. :nuts:

Same here. :(

[balstino]

I binned it after the 3rd one, but I am toying with getting the fourth. Don't fancy the last 2, they sound pants!!!!! :D

[bibmcfeck]

I binned it after the 3rd one, but I am toying with getting the fourth. Don't fancy the last 2, they sound pants!!!!! :D

They aren't
:thumbs:

The forth is worth getting for the opening sequence alone :eek:

[Boink!]

A mate of mine has just bought himself a projector (so I naturally sold him my surround AV setup to complement it :D ), so I'll invite myself over and take the first Lone Wolf and some other films and test it all out.

It's only fair. ;)

[balstino]

:lol:

[hnimmo]

Animeigo have announced that they will be releasing 'Samurai Assassin' and 'Incident At Blood Pass' early next year.

[bibmcfeck]

Animeigo have announced that they will be releasing 'Samurai Assassin' and 'Incident At Blood Pass' early next year.

Do you mean Shogun Assassin or is there a film called Samurai Assassin. I'm guessing that there probably is but I wanted some clarification
;)