[Sgt_Strider]

So I want to get a hold of this DVD because I was told by some reviewers that the HK version has the best quality and none of the bad commentaries that the NBC version had. I can understand a bit of Mandarin and Cantonese so I don't mind getting the HK version. I heard the Chinese mainland version sucks and it's not even the same broadcast version that I saw while I was in Beijing on August 8th, 2008. Does anyone here know where to get it?

 

[Airboss]



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Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider /forum/post/15505206


So I want to get a hold of this DVD because I was told by some reviewers that the HK version has the best quality and none of the bad commentaries that the NBC version had. I can understand a bit of Mandarin and Cantonese so I don't mind getting the HK version. I heard the Chinese mainland version sucks and it's not even the same broadcast version that I saw while I was in Beijing on August 8th, 2008. Does anyone here know where to get it?

YesAsisa
The Opening Ceremony Of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games (DVD) (China Version) DVD - Region All (No subtitles)

Sensasia
The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics Games - Malaysia


Language : English,Chinese [Selectable]

Subtitles : Not Available

The Opening Ceremony Of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games [China Version]

Play-Asia
The Opening Ceremony of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games [International Version]

Language Mandarin, English

Genre Misc Movie

Version Hong Kong

PAX-Code PAX0002360620

Item Code 9787799821733

The Closing Ceremony of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games [International Version]

Language Mandarin, English

Genre Misc Movie

Version Hong Kong

PAX-Code PAX0002374866

Item Code 9787799821924



Amazon.com also has several different versions.




Also available on many other online sites

 

[Sgt_Strider]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Airboss /forum/post/15505230

YesAsisa
The Opening Ceremony Of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games (DVD) (China Version) DVD - Region All (No subtitles)

Sensasia
The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics Games - Malaysia


Language : English,Chinese [Selectable]

Subtitles : Not Available

The Opening Ceremony Of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games [China Version]

Play-Asia
The Opening Ceremony of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games [International Version]

Language Mandarin, English

Genre Misc Movie

Version Hong Kong

PAX-Code PAX0002360620

Item Code 9787799821733

The Closing Ceremony of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games [International Version]

Language Mandarin, English

Genre Misc Movie

Version Hong Kong

PAX-Code PAX0002374866

Item Code 9787799821924



Amazon.com also has several different versions.




Also available on many other online sites

Yes I know many online sites sell the DVD, but all of the ones that you have shown are the mainland Chinese version. I heard the quality sucks. The PlayAsia link look suspicious to me and I'm not sure if it's really the HK version.

 

[Airboss]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider /forum/post/15515115


Yes I know many online sites sell the DVD, but all of the ones that you have shown are the mainland Chinese version. I heard the quality sucks. The PlayAsia link look suspicious to me and I'm not sure if it's really the HK version.

PlayAsia has been around for awhile, why not send them an e-mail and ask what version it is?


Sensasia has a version listed which shows the shipping origin as Hong Kong (not sure if that would be the version you are looking for) but it is OOS at this time; you could also e-mail them and see if they will be receiving any more copies and if it is indeed the Hong Kong version.

Have you checked anywhere yourself? Have you checked eBay? There are several versions listed there but since I don't know exactly what you are looking for perhaps you should do a little research yourself and see if you can find what you want.


Here's some info from one of the ones posted on eBay:

BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES OPENING CEREMONY DVD PART 1&2

--- UNCUT 4HR21MINS ---


Format: DVD - 1 dsic PART 1 & 2


Condition: New & Sealed

Comments: The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games -Oversea Version [1 DVDs]


An Exclusive Official Home Video Product Produced Under License of the International Olympic Committee Exclusive Production And Distribution by CITVC (China International TV Corporation).

This DVD is officially released on Aug 11th, 2008. This DVD shows the version that's broadcast on China National TV (CCTV), it might be slightly different than the version you watched locally (such as NBC) ... CCTV IS BETTER uncut.


Video is in PAL format, which is not compatible with some North American TVs, Be sure your DVD player can support PAL before buying !!!! If you watch this DVD on computers, you won't have any problem.


DVD has two Audio tracks, one is China CCTV commentary, the other is live narration (which has both Mandarin and English voices).


Director:

Release date: 2008

Language: Mandarin, (Mandarin, English)

Subtitle: Simplified Chinese

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0

DVD Region Code(s): 1,2,3,4,5,6 All

Picture format: PAL ( USA & CANADA BUYER ) CHECK YOUR DVD PLAYER TO SEE IF SUPPORT.

Duration: ruminates ( part 1 & part 2 ) 1DVD

If you know that many online sites sell the DVD then do a little research yourself and perhaps you can find what YOU are looking for.


I tried to help but you sure do not seem very appreciative.

If you want the DVD bad enough you will find it with some research.


I've spent hours/days/weeks/even months looking for DVDs that I've wanted, eventually I find what I want, atlhough sometimes they may be too expensive and I have to pass.


Time to get off your butt and do a little work yourself instead of asking for help and then p*ssing on it. The information I've provided above will be the last I send your way, you're on your own as far as I'm concerned.

 

[kim1979]



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Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider /forum/post/15505206


So I want to get a hold of this DVD because I was told by some reviewers that the HK version has the best quality and none of the bad commentaries that the NBC version had. I can understand a bit of Mandarin and Cantonese so I don't mind getting the HK version. I heard the Chinese mainland version sucks and it's not even the same broadcast version that I saw while I was in Beijing on August 8th, 2008. Does anyone here know where to get it?

you must be kidding. there's no HK version of Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony. In Hong Kong, only the Mainland China version are being sold. It doesn't matter if you bought from YesAsia or from Gouduo.com or Amazon.cn, they are the same thing, same packaging, all from mainland China. How come people saying the "One" from Hong Kong is better than the "One" from mailand China?


There editions available:


Opening Ceremony (1st edition) (Mainland China Version)

Available in Mainland China and Hong Kong
http://www.gouduo.com/ware_8973.html


Closing Ceremony (1st edition) (Mainland China Version)

Available in Mainland China and Hong Kong
http://www.gouduo.com/ware_9073.html


Opening and Closing Ceremony (Remastered edition) (Mainland China Version)

Only available in Mailand China
http://www.gouduo.com/ware_9636.html


Only the last edition should be bought, it is the best edition and DVD quality.