| A |
| All Region / Region 0 - DVDs
that do not have a region code, DVDs from Hong Kong are usually
Region 0 discs. Playable in any system. |
| B |
| Bullet Ballet - Term coined by Westerners
for John Woo's action films wherein action sequences are usually
filmed in slow-motion and looking very dramatic. Example: "The
Killer." |
| C |
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Cantonese - Language spoken in Hong Kong.
Chopsuey - Film that mixes different genres - i.e.
comedy, drama and action. Good example is "God of Gamblers."
CYF - Chow Yun-Fat.
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HK - Hong Kong
Hong Kong Academy Awards - Hong Kong's equivalent to
the Oscars.
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| J |
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| K |
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| L |
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| M |
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Mandarin - Language spoken in Mainland China, also
known as Putonghua
Mei Ah - Company in Hong Kong that releases DVDs and
VCDs.
Media Asia - company in Hong Kong that releases DVDs
and VCDs.
Multisystem TV - TV that can play NTSC and PAL videos.
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NTSC - TV system used in the US, Japan and the Philippines.
Region 1 and 3 DVDs are NTSC.
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| P |
| PAL - TV system in Europe, Australia and
most of Asia. Region 2 DVDs are PAL, they are unplayable in NTSC
TV systems, unless you have a multisystem TV. |
| Q |
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| R |
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Region 0 / ALL - DVDs that do not have a region code,
DVDs from Hong Kong are usually Region 0 discs. They are playable
in any system.
Region 1 - DVDs released in the US. Playable only in
the US unless you have an unlocked (meaning it can play Region
1-6 DVDs) player. NTSC.
Region 2 - DVDs released in Europe. Playable only in
Europe unless you have an unlocked (meaning it can play Region
1-6 DVDs) player and multisystem TV. PAL.
Region 3 - DVDs released in the Philippines and some
parts of Asia. Playable only in countries where they are released
unless you have an unlocked (meaning it can play Region 1-6 DVDs)
player. NTSC.
Region-free player - DVD player that is unlocked, it
can play Region 1-6 discs.
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TVB - Television Broadcasting Company. A TV station
in Hong Kong that produces TV serials. Chow Yun-Fat traned under
TVB and was under contract from 1974-1985.
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| U |
| Universe Laser - Company in Hong Kong that
releases DVDs and VCDs. |
| V |
| VCD - Video Compact Disc. Playable in DVD
players and PCs. A video format popular in Asia. |
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| Y |
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