{"product_id":"breaking-news-2004-australian-import-blu-ray","title":"Breaking News (2004) (Australian Import) [Blu-ray]","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreaking News Blu-ray presents Johnnie To’s 2004 Hong Kong action thriller in an Australian import region free release. Premiering at Cannes, the film opens with a striking extended action sequence before unfolding into a sharp, media-driven cops-and-robbers story about image, control and public perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a police stakeout turns into a very public shootout, the authorities scramble to regain control of the story. Inspector Rebecca Fong turns the operation into a media spectacle, but the criminals, led by Yuen, quickly prove they understand the power of cameras, phones and public messaging just as well as the police.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStylish, tense and politically aware, Breaking News is one of Johnnie To’s key 2000s crime films, blending tactical action with a smart critique of media spin and institutional performance. This Blu-ray edition includes a new Frank Djeng commentary, extended video essay, archival Q\u0026amp;A and interviews, deleted scene, trailer, improved subtitles, first-pressing booklet and reversible numbered sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edirected by: Johnnie To\u003cbr\u003estarring: Kelly Chen, Richie Jen, Nick Cheung\u003cbr\u003e2004 \/ 90 min \/ Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1 \u0026amp; LPCM 2.0 Audio \/ 1-Disc Region Free Blu-ray\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chameleon Films","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50573944160326,"sku":null,"price":47.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8096\/6982\/files\/file_134df3b9-5c63-40da-a9aa-b6605f1420b1.webp?v=1791340913","url":"https:\/\/peakbooks.co\/products\/breaking-news-2004-australian-import-blu-ray","provider":"Peak Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}