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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

Jeffrey's Believe It or Not: Wu Jing is Not Human

-- Robot --

Production of 《机器侠》 Robot, directed by Jeff Lau, has quietly begun production in Ningbo, Zhejiang recently. The cast includes Hu Jun, Sun Li, Wu Jing, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Ronald Cheng. This is a film that blends slapstick comedy and romance with advanced technology. Budgeted at around US$10m, the film features explosive battles between robots as well as between humans and robots, replete with special effects.

Jeffrey Lau says that the idea for A Chinese Robot came a bit later than A Chinese Tall Story. He has been formulating the outline of Robot in his brain for ten years, "I've always been affected by love stories. I've always been contemplating how to combine advanced technology with latest filming techniques. It's only after watching Transformers, which Hollywood did very well, did I make up my mind to shoot this film.

"It gave me a push, giving me another idea, our robots can be well-versed in Chinese kungfu. I requested my designers that the robots must not only be unique looking but also possess our unique oriental traits."

"Faye Wong always gives a cool look, but I uncovered her comedic side in Chinese Odyssey 2002. Everyone sees Hu Jun looks as a tough guy, but I see the childlike nature in him, that kind of comical feeling that no one else has explored. So, let me be the first.

"Sun Li plays Hu Jun's sister, she falls for a robot belonging to the nation, but she is not aware of his/its true nature. That kind of love is very moving ,very special. I feel that what makes a film memorable is the expression of one's attitude, approach towards love.

"Wu Jing will play another robot, his wushu skills coupled with advanced technological elements will show us something we've never seen in him before. In other words, I'll overturn all their previous images." Beijing Star Daily, Beijing Youth Daily

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#1 - Show-Nuff 2008-12-04 12:23 - (Reply)

Does Wu-Jing still have "The Whistle Arrow / The Howling Arrow" project with Sammo Hung on his plate after "Robot"? Or was that project just put on hold? And I'm guesing the "Five Deadly Venoms" project was just a rumor.

#1.1 - Elhcay 2008-12-05 08:05 - (Reply)

Nothing else was heard of either two for a long time. Perhaps, they're on hold or still in planning stages.

In March 2008, Five Venoms, to be directed by Kirk Wong, was announced by Beijing Enlight Pictures to be one of their upcoming works, but there wasn't any further development after that.

All I know is that Sammo Hung mentioned quite recently that he's directing and starring in an untitled film next year, but he's withholding details. Is it Howling Arrow, or something else? We shall see.

Wu Jing mentions having a few projects (no details yet) apart from Robot. He's been approached by Benny Chan for his next work, probably an EMG film.

#2 - Show-Nuff 2008-12-05 23:16 - (Reply)

Thanks for the reply. That helps alot. I'm starting to realize more and more that some of these actors can do multiple projects within only a few months.

#3 - who 2008-12-11 00:08 - (Reply)

sounds very promising, can't wait to see it, seems like there is a lot of rumors about wu jing staring in new projects but this one seems to be confirm....

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