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The films “Project A“ (1983) and its sequel “Project A: Part II“ (1987) are each coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in the United States on June 9th via 88 Films, distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.

Jackie Chan directed both movies, with Sammo Hung [aka Sammo Kam-Bo Hung] co-directing the first. The first 1983 movie starred Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen, Dick Wei, Isabella Wong, Wai Wong, and Hoi-San Kwan. The 1987 sequel starred Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung, Carina Lau, David Lam, Ray Lui, and Rosamund Kwan.

“Project A” has received a 4K remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [106 minutes] from the original negatives and is presented in UHD (2160p) in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Also, there is a 4K remaster of the Extended Taiwanese Cut [115 minutes], from the original negatives, presented in UHD (2160p) in the original 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Both versions of the movie include Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range. Audio features Dolby Atmos in Cantonese & Mandarin-language options and lossless mono with newly translated subtitles and the English Mono Dub, featuring Mandarin Inserts during extended scenes in the Taiwanese Cut.

“Project A: Part II” has received a 4K remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [107 minutes] from the original negatives presented in UHD (2160p) in the original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Also, there is a 4K remaster of the Export Cut [98 minutes], from the original negatives, presented in UHD (2160p) in the original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Audio will feature Cantonese-language options in mono and Dolby Atmos, and Mandarin mono with newly translated subtitles [Hong Kong Cut]. As well as an English Mono Dub [Export Cut].

EDITORIAL NOTE: These two films have previously been released on 4K UHD Blu-ray here in the United States back in 2024 [together] as part of “The Project A Collection“ Deluxe Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray set. These releases [in June] will be the first time that the films have been released individually on 4K in the United States.

You can find “Project A“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and MVD Shop. Also, “Project A: Part II“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon and MVD Shop.

Bonus materials for the 2-disc “combo pack” releases, featuring the Blu-ray Disc counterpart, are listed below, after the break, for each film.

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“Project A” 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray Bonus Materials:

• Audio commentary by Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto [Hong Kong Cut]
• Solo audio commentary by Frank Djeng [Hong Kong Cut]
• Interview with Jackie Chan’s Best Stunt Double, Mars Cheung
• Dancing With Danger — Interview with Stunt God Mars
• Master Killer — Interview with Grandmaster Lee Hoi-san
• The Elusive Dragon — Interview with Yuen Biao
• The Pirates Den — Interview with Dick Wei
• Can’t Stop the Music – Interview with Composer Michael Lai
• Project Collector with Paul Dre
• Plan B — Writer Edward Tang on Project A
• Out-takes
• Japanese Version Ending
• The Making of Project A
• Lunar New Year Introduction [Mandarin with English Subtitles]
• Hong Kong Trailer
• English Trailer
• Stills Gallery
• Double-sided artwork featuring art by “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien & original Hong Kong posters

“Project A: Part II” 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray Bonus Materials:

• Audio commentary by Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto [Hong Kong Cut]
• Interview with Anthony Carpio
• The Big Boss — Interview with Chan Wai-Man
• Someone Will Know Me — 1988 documentary focusing on three members of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team
• Japanese Ending
• Full-Screen Jackie Chan Recording Session
• Hong Kong Trailer
• Export Trailer
• Tai Seng Trailer
• Stills Gallery
• Double-sided artwork featuring new art by “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien & original Hong Kong posters