Greenfan Announces UK Release of "Ninja in Ancient China"

The guys at Greenfan are so hyped about their upcoming UK release of NINJA IN ANCIENT CHINA, they've even taken to complimenting us here at HK and Cult Film DVD News on our looks and intelligence. Talk about a stretch! Just listen:

You are some of the most beautiful (on the inside, not usually on the outside)people in the world. You're also so smart... fair... charismatic... funny.
Did we mention funny? Oh you guys crack us up. In short, you're awesome.

Do these guys have impeccable taste or what? I think they really captured me in particular. But more importantly, they're out to capture our palpitatin', ninja-lovin' hearts and asked us to convey to our smart, fair, charismatic, and funny readers the following announcement:

It's with much jubilation that we bring to you news of our company. We have recently signed a sales and distribution deal in the UK. What that means is our
titles will be available at all major high street stores and e-tailers. This means that many more people will now be able to purchase our product. It's a big step for us and one that we're excited about. We have big ambitions and this is another step towards them. On Monday June 30th 'Ninja in Ancient China' will be released in the UK. To celebrate this development we have changed the artwork to something that is far sexier and eye-catchier. Check it out....

Ninjas are awesome,
The Greenfan Team

Greenfan Announces UK Release of "Ninja in Ancient China"

Ninja in Ancient China DVD Screencaps

Ninja in Ancient China DVD Screencaps

Ninja in Ancient China DVD Review

Ninja in Ancient China

Fans previously wanting to see the last work of master director Chang Cheh often had to settle for crappy pan and scan boots or VCDs. His last work Ninja in Ancient China has been especially hard for fans to find, that situation is now no more thanks to the work of Greenfan DVD and its owner Mike Banner. Greenfan will be a company of interest to fans around the world as there releases are coded Region 0 and in NTSC (conversion of NTSC to PAL tends to be a less common problem for Europeans). Fans around the world will be able to enjoy Greenfan product. This film is a reworking of the Shaw production Five Element Ninjas (aka Chinese Super Ninjas) so fans of that film will surely enjoy this one.

You can get Ninja in Ancient China from a variety of e-trailers such as Hkflix.com, play.com and others.

http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.545075/aid.85597/qx/details.htm

Video: Ninja in Ancient China is transferred from a film print with burnt in English and Chinese subs. Unfortunately, it is not anamorphic and is a bit worn, but considering the rareness and the fact no copy before has ever been letterboxed, it is easy to understand and get past these print issues. They are nowhere to the point where I would say to not get the film or that its not watchable.

Audio: The Mandarin track is a tiny bit rough at times, but still easy to listen to and will not hamper your enjoyment of the film.

Extras: Greenfan debuts with a bevy of extras that are a fitting tribute to the last film of Chang Cheh. First off are excellent liner notes (printed with stills from the movie on the cover) written by genre expert Linn Haynes detailing the later phase of Chang Cheh’s career and his work in Mainland China. Next, off is a complete and excellent audio commentary by kung fu expert Nick Watkins telling us about the film, its actors, and the man himself Chang Cheh. Wrapping thins up are a still gallery comprised of lobby cards from the film.

Overall: The chance to get the see the final work of a great director like Chang Cheh is a situation that no one should pass up who is a fan of his works. While the quality is a little rough, as long as one understands this going in, it will not hamper there enjoyment of the film.

Ninja in Ancient China DVD Review

A Sneek Peak at a New UK Kung Fu DVD Company!

Greenfan DVD is a new British DVD company that is gearing up to release some great rare films in the new future.

http://www.greenfandvd.com/

Here are some advance specs we were sent for their first release of Ninja in Ancient China:

Never before released on DVD.
Widescreen
Original Mandarin with English subtitles
Extras include :-
Rare footage of Chang Cheh
Interview with actor Hsu Xiao Chien
Feature length audio commentary
Stills gallery

We hope to bring more information on this new company in the near future.

A Sneek Peak at a New UK Kung Fu DVD Company!