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Monday, February 8. 2010
-- Just Another Pandora's Box -- Trailer to Just Another Pandora's Box has recently been made available on Youtube
Just Another Pandora's Box is director Jeffrey Lau's spoof on Red Cliff, with many characters from numerous other films being brought through time using the Pandora's Box to the Three Kingdoms period and turning everything topsy-turvy. Apart from the main cast Ronald Cheng and Sun Li, it features cameos by over 50 stars, including Yuen Biao, Athena Chu, Ada Choi, Yuen Cheung Yan, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Xing Yu, Wu Jing, Alex Fong, Fan Siu Wong, Gillian Chung, Huang Yi, Lam Tse Chung, and more.. Just Another Pandora's Box opens in theatres on March 18, 2010.
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Saturday, February 6. 2010
-- The Legend is Born - Ip Man -- The Legend is Born: Ip Man trailer, with really awesome intricate, blazingly-quick Wing Chun exchanges between Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, To Yu Hang, Fan Siu Wong and Ip Chun, courtesy of action director Leung Siu Hung, has just been posted to Youtube. And it appears that martial arts philosophy plays quite a big part in the film, based on the conversations in the film. The production recently celebrated the completion of the film, attended by the main cast To Yu Hang, Yuen Biao, Huang Yi, Bernice Liu, Rose Chan, Xu Jiao, Lam Suet and Ma Sai, as well as Gold Typhoon's Paco Wong.
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Saturday, February 6. 2010
-- True Legend -- There are only two scenes - Thousand-Buddha Cliff and Thousand-Snake Cavern - in True Legend which are in 3D, clocking around 20 minutes in all. Both use different 3D-technologies and finale between Zhao Wen Zhuo and Andy On in the Thousand-Snake Cavern is significantly better, with clearer, more palpable images and 3D effects, as well as better fighting. The Thousand-Buddha Cliff is an imagined place which sees Beggar Su (Zhao Wen Zhuo) raising his martial arts skills under the guidance of Whitebeard (Gordon Liu) and through his sparring with Lord of Martial Arts. It's rather jarring watching this scene as the audience have to keep putting on and removing the 3D lenses as it's interrupted occasionally by other scenes, which are in 2D.  But why is the film not in full 3D? Director Yuen Wo Ping explains, "Producing a 3D film consumes lots of human resources as well as material resources. It already took over 100 digital artists slogging day and night for over half a year to create these two 3D fight scenes. Initially, I had hoped to make this a full 3D film, but the budget was really astronomical, requiring US$200m to 300m, and the post-production would take 5 years. So, I picked the two most important action scenes to be in 3D." Alternatively, Yuen Wo Ping might take a leaf out of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' book, which was shot in 2D, but converted to 3D at US$5m per film or US$10m for both parts.  The script, written by Du Zhi Lang, follows the tried and tested forumla typical of kungfu films, and is said to bear close resemblance to Fearless that she also wrote: From Su Can's arrogant beginning to being badly beaten, demoralised and thrown into Yellow River, through his healing in a paradise-like place and elevation of his level of martial arts, to his return to fight the villain plus foreigner challengers. Still, Yuen Wo Ping finds the script to be pretty good, as Beggar Su's emotions are handled very well, and it has great character development, like how Beggar Su gradually becomes a great master. Netease, Sina
Saturday, February 6. 2010
-- Fire of Conscience -- Trailer to director Dante Lam's crime thriller Fire of Conscience, opening on April 1, 210, is now up on Media Asia.
Richie Ren, a senior narcotics officer, is the role model with promising future. He solves cases quickly and efficiently, but often through unscrupulous means. At the other end of the spectrum is cop Leon Lai, who tends to takes the law into his own hands, and has violent inclinations towards the criminals. Yet, beneath the tough facade is someone who is sentimental, loyal and just. Both are born in the year of Dragon. Michelle Ye works under Leon Lai, is determined and aspiring, and shows no fear in face shower of bullets. She treats her colleagues as family, and is carrying a torch for Leon Lai.
In a traffic accident involving deaths of his subordinates and missing important documents, Richie Ren looks up district officer Leon Lai to help him retrieve the lost documents. Coincidentally. Leon Lai and his team are working on a hooker murder, believed to be linked to arms trafficking, which has a Mainland explosives maker Wang Bao Qiang implicated because of his shady friends.
Richie Ren offers his expertise in the murder case and Leon Lai is not aware of his hidden agenda. As Richie Ren's girlfriend was once a nightclub manager, it affects his promotion. So, he is planning something that will upend the entire police force, and is merely using an excuse to monitor their activities.
Tuesday, February 2. 2010
 Set against backdrop of the boundless, arid, desolate desert in the western part of China, revolving around the three polar groups: detectives, runaway convicts, and assassins, Tempest of the Westerly Winds explores the hope for survival, the true meaning of love, the final resting place of destiny as the three groups keep each other in check and struggle against each other.
Continue reading "Nicky Li Responds to Gao Qun Shu's Call to Give Everyone a Tempestuous Ride on Tempest of the Westerly Winds"
Monday, February 1. 2010
-- Ong Bak 3 -- Teaser trailer for Ong Bak 3, featuring more awesome, hard-hitting action from Tony Jaa, may be found on Twitch or Martial Arts Info. He was captured, tortured and left for dead. But in a land ruled by a tyrant, he has obligations to return. Ong Bak 3 begins after Tien (Tony Jaa) has lost his fighting skills and his beloved stepfather at the Garuda's Wing cliff from the raid led by Jom Rachan (Saranyu Wonggrajang). Tien is brought back to life with the help from Pim (Primrata Dechudom) as well as Mhen (Petchai Wongkamlao) and the Kana Khone villagers. Deep into the meditation taught by Phra Bua (Nirutti Sirijanya), Tien finally is able to achieve 'Nathayut'. His talents are put to the test again when his rivals including the Golden-Armored King's Guard (Supakorn 'Tok' Kijusuwan), the mysterious killers in black, and Bhuti Sangkha (Dan Chupong) return for the final massive showdown.
Monday, February 1. 2010
Gordon Chan has been in the industry for some decades, starting at the Shaw Brothers as a special effect assistant and later writing scripts for Tsui Hark, John Woo and the likes in the Film Workshop. Writing has always been an important part in his professional life as he wrote all his films and helped out a lot of filmmakers to shape engaging stories. In addition to scriptwriting, Chan directed all kinds of movies from light social comedies like Heart to Hearts to nonsensical laugh-out-loud comedies such as the Fight Back To School series, King of Beggars, to police dramas and action flicks with Final Option, to kung fu films with Fist of Legend, to modern wuxia pian like Painted Skin or straight Jackie Chan’s flicks with Thunderbolt or The Medallion. HK Cinemagic >> More<<
Sunday, January 31. 2010
Directed by Teddy Chan and co-produced by Peter Chan, Bodyguards and Assassins brings together an awe-inspiring all-star cast for a thrilling retelling of a brief but significant moment in modern Chinese history. Inspired by true events, Bodyguards and Assassins revolves around Sun Yat-sen's visit to Hong Kong in 1906, and the brave bodyguards who protect him from an assassination attempt.
Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Nicholas Tse, Wang Xueqi, Wang Bo Chieh, NBA basketball player Mengke Bate-er, and Chris Lee portray eight heroes from different walks of life who rise to the occasion in Hong Kong's finest hour. Hu Jun plays the leader of the Qing assassins, while Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, and Fan Bingbing take supporting roles. Zhang Hanyu, Jacky Cheung, and Michelle Reis also make key cameo appearances. Pre-order on YesAsia: Blu-ray / DVD
Sunday, January 31. 2010
-- Flirting Scholar --
Fan Siu Wong is playing the villainous role of a powerful martial arts exponent in Flirting Scholar 2, which is wrapping up soon. His character is a fake monk Reverend Wuliang who makes use of his guise to drug, kidnap and traffic humans to Japan. Zhang Jing Chu, who is looking for her missing sister, believed to be linked to Fan Siu Wong, discovers his secret cellar and a fight breaks out... QQ Behind-the-scenes videos: Fan Siu Wong vs Zhang Jing Chu The Four Scholars Wolverine Brush Claws Season's greetings from the crew and cast
Sunday, January 31. 2010
-- Shaolin --
Having completed his week-long stint at Shaolin Temple training for the film Shaolin, Wu Jing has left on January 26 and returned to the set of Tempest of Westerly Winds, which has two more action scenes to go, to resume filming. The executive working for Shaolin Temple says Wu Jing left him a very deep impression, is very professional and dedicated, has excellent driving skills, and is really multi-talented: diving, horse-riding, car racing, driving boat. He is very warm person and was very obliging to the kids at Shaolin requesting for a photo session, as well as fans at the hotel he was staying. It's certainly worth noting that Yu Hai and Xiong Xin Xin are involved in Shaolin as well. Jackie Chan is joining the production after Lunar New Year. Xiong Xin Xin mentions having a great time fighting Andy Lau several days ago, who lives up to his name as the role model in the industry. Despite not having formal wushu training, Andy Lau compares favourably to the stunt professionals, due to his hard work and effort.
Sunday, January 31. 2010
What makes Green Dragon in 14 Blades different? Donnie Yen: The character Green Dragon is something I've never tried before, for this person is neither good nor evil. I have done two similar roles before, one was Once Upon a Time in China, but it wasn't fully fleshed out. Initially, I didn't have confidence to bring out something fresh in this character, but director Daniel Lee told me to approach it from a villainous angle, then I started getting a hang of it. Personally, I'm completely different from Green Dragon, so I find this character very novel, for it's the exact opposite of my real life.
Continue reading "Donnie Yen 14 Blades Interview: Looking Forward to Working with Tony Jaa"
Saturday, January 23. 2010
-- Shaolin -- Shaolin is currently being filmed in Hengdian and on a 1:1 replica of actual Shaolin Temple built in Yanshi, Yongkang, Zhejiang. The Shaolin Temple set comprises of three main buildings, built at closer distance to expedite filming. They even created two remarkably lifelike cryptomerias in the premises. Benny Chan picked Yanshi due to its beautiful sceneries and surroundings, like stone pillars, multiple peaks, valleys, making it convenient to do location shooting around the set. A big portion of production will be filmed in the region.
However, the ever-changing weather in Yongkang is giving a big headache to Benny Chan as it could be sunny one day, cloudy another, or snow or rain the next day. In order to ensure consistency of the environment, a scene could take many days to complete. Benny Chan also says that the production will take an environmental conscious approach in order to preserve the land.
An executive working for Shaolin Temple mentions that Wu Jing, who arrived in Shaolin Temple on January 20, is staying there for a week to train in Shaolin martial arts. He says that Wu Jing has great martial arts skills, is very professional, has great character, is manly. Yongkang Daily
Video: Touring Yanshi Shaolin set
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