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Isabella Leong Missing from Gala Premiere

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:44:48 -0400

-- Missing --
Missing gala premiere was held in Beijing yesterday, graced by Tsui Hark, Guo Xiao Dong and Angelica Lee Sinjie, while Isabella Leong was unable to attend.

Missing, which starts with horror and suspense high on shock factor that has the audience screaming, and changes drastically, with a purposeful mismatch in look and feel, into romance in the last 20 minutes that the audience finds a bit slow yet heartbreaking, is about a marriage proposal underwater that goes awry as the would-be groom Guo Xiao Dong goes missing while the would-be bride Angelica Lee loses part of her ~~ROM, RAM, harddisk,~~ memory ~~card~~ and suffers from mental breakdown. Missing opens in theatres in Asia on June 12.

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Jackie Chan Promotes Wushu at Cannes Film Festival

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:47:00 -0400

-- Wushu --

Jackie Chan, who was in Cannes a few days ago to promote the movie 'Wushu', directed by Antony Szeto, never forgot the victims of Sichuan Earthquake. Sharing the same sentiments as Jet Li, he says that relief effort is a long term work, and it would take a long time to rebuild everything and heal the minds of the affected.

In 'Wushu', Sammo Hung plays a wushu coach, but he's just a big supporting role. The leads are the five real life young wushu athletes. The movie is about the growth and development of the two brothers who have been studying at a wushu school since young, and how they overcome hurdles and unfavourable conditions, eventually making some headways, and emerging tops at wushu competitions.

'Wushu' is slated for release in China in September/October, according to Antony Szeto.

Jackie Chan says that after the reality TV programme The Disciple is concluded in June, he would be shooting a martial arts movie starring the winners, again presenting Chinese wushu to the audiences in various parts of world. Sina

Legendary Assassin at 61st Cannes Film Festival

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:54:07 -0400

-- Legendary Assassin --

Twitch has just posted a preview of Legendary Assassin's promo reel at this year's Cannes Film Festival:

"Also up on the Hong Kong action tip, I got to check out a promo made up of completely raw footage for Wu Jing’s Legendary Assassin. Beyond the fact that it was still in very rough form and graced with one of the most hilariously over the top bits of English narration ever – apparently done a bit tongue in cheek – it looks decently well shot and there is certainly no shortage of action in this movie. Nope. And it’s all old fashioned Hong Kong ass whuppin – fists and feet meeting faces. Wu must’ve been tired."

Besides Legendary Assassin, Twitch also reports on two Donnie Yen projects - Painted Skin and Legend of Yip Man - being marketed at Cannes:

"Anyway, there were still good things to be had. Such as? The promo for Ip Man, the Wilson Yip directed, Donnie Yen starring bio pic of Bruce Lee’s mentor. The current promo is largely behind the scenes footage but also includes some final work and it all looks very, very impressive. Donnie looks strong - you’d expect a strong effort from him considering how highly he regards Bruce Lee - as do the production values and the supporting cast. Fans of Fan Siu Wong - who we talked about a little while back thanks to his part in The Moss - will be glad to know it looks as though his role is pretty significant."

Grandmaster Yip Man Plot Revealed at Shanghai Press Conference

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:39:44 -0400

-- Grandmaster Yip Man --

Press conference for 《一代宗师·叶问》 Grandmaster Yip Man (tentative), budgeted at around 80m yuan, was held on May 7 afternoon in Shanghai, attended by producer Raymond Wong, director Wilson Yip, the cast Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Gordon Lam, Lynn Hung, Xing Yu, etc. Grandmaster Yip is the fourth collaboration between the "golden team" Wilson Yip and Donnie Yen.

Both Wilson Yip and Donnie Yen indicate that they're taking a more down-to-earth approach in portraying on the screen the life of this legendary grandmaster of martial arts as well as his rich spiritual world, as well as presenting a scintillating, fresh martial arts choreography, courtesy of martial arts choreographer Sammo Hung.

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Donnie Yen Immerses Himself in Yip Man

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:01:02 -0400

--Yip Man, Painted Skin --

On the set of Yip Man, actor Donnie Yen was seen busying himself, running about, and giving instructions intently, such as completely immersing himself in admonishing a kid, while martial arts director Sammo Hung appeared to be more relaxed, seated comfortably in a chair. NetEase

A press conference was held on April 29 for Donnie Yen's other film Painted Skin remake, during which contracts were signed with 10 major Chinese cinema operators regarding its distribution in China. The release date was announced as September 28. Donnie Yen says that he has never approached a role from the perspective of love, and it's a breakthrough for him in terms of acting. He says that while Painted Skin doesn't contain much action, the characters are very fresh. Video: Sina

Forbidden Kingdom World Premiere in Beijing

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:21:11 -0400

-- Forbidden Kingdom --

The world premiere of Forbidden Kingdom was held in Beijing on April 16. Apart from the major cast and crew such as Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Liu Yi Fei, Rob Minkoff and Yuen Wo Ping, various guests such as Zhao Wen Zhuo, Wong Jing, also turned up to show their support.

Multiple videos at Sina

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Jet Li Wins Best Actor at Hong Kong Film Awards

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:51:05 -0400

-- 27th Hong Kong Film Awards --

The 27th Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony was held on April 13 Evening. Jet Li receives Best Actor award for his excellent performance in Warlords, which sweeps through the event with seven other wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Visuals, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Sound Effects.

Jet Li says that he does not intend to thank director Peter Chan, for had the latter told him earlier that he'd win an award doing drama roles, he would not have done over 20 years of action films. He also expresses gratitude to the panel and his fans. He says there are too many people he'd like to thank, the scriptwriter, the director, his mother and father, his wushu mentor Wu Bin, Shaolin Temple's director Cheung Sing Yim...

Best Screenplay goes to Au Kin Yee and Wai Kar Fai for Mad Detective. Donnie Yen wins Best Action Direction for his fresh and bold choreography for Flash Point. Lydia Shum, who passed away in February, was honoured posthumously with Professional Spirit Award. Sina

HK Filmart 2008

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:49:29 -0400

-- HK Filmart 2008 --

Hollywood Reporter is on scene to cover this year's Hong Kong Film Mart. The first 2 days include interviews with Stephen Chow, Ching Siu Tung, a look at HK visual effects industry, the upcoming Storm Riders 2, review of An Empress and The Warriors, the release of Shaw Brothers titles on Blu-ray...

Zhao Wen Zhuo Promotes "Tai Chi"

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:54:23 -0400

-- Tai Chi --
Zhao Wen Zhuo is in Hong Kong for three days to promote "Tai Chi", which began airing last month. On March 8, Zhao Wen Zhuo and his costars Raymond Lam and Melissa Ng turn up at a shopping mall for a publicity event. Zhao Wen Zhuo does a solo display of Tai Chi, followed by a group performance.

Zhao Wen Zhuo reveals that he'd be doing a Hollywood, China and Hong Kong co-production sometime after the Olympics 2008 in August. He spent a year taking English lessons and went for audition last year. Photos: Sina

An Empress and The Warriors Gala Premiere

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:12:32 -0500

-- An Empress and The Warriors --

An Empress and the Warriors held its gala premiere in Beijing on March 6, attended by Ching Siu Tung, Kelly Chen, Guo Xiao Dong and Leon Lai. Donnie Yen, being busy with "Yip Man", was absent. Director Zhang Yimou also showed up to show his support, being grateful to the contributions Ching Siu Tung made to his films Hero et al. On March 7, Ching Siu Tung, Kelly Chen, Guo Xiao Dong went to Shanghai for promotion. Photos: Sina, Eastday | Video: Sina

Fatal Move Gala Premiere

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:08:28 -0500

-- Fatal Move --

The gala premiere of Fatal Move on Feb 26 was attended by director Dennis Law, producer Charles Heung and his son Jacky Heung, most of the cast members including Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Ken Lo, Wu Jing, Maggie Shiu, Tien Niu, Carisa Yan, Lau Kam Ling, etc.

Simon Yam appears especially excited. He greets the audiences effusively and also provides autographs prodigiously. He says that at Berlin Film Festival, the film was sold to an India distributor and he was invited to do promotions in India in May.

Sammo Hung appears quieter and more stoic, and he doesn't forget to promote the younger generations. He says that Wu Jing is one with very bright future, but timing is not favourable due to lack of martial arts films being produced. Sammo Hung hopes that, given his skills, Wu Jing would carve out a niche for himself in the film industry.

Video: Sina, Sohu | More photos: Tom, QQ, Mop

26th Hong Kong Film Awards (2008)

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:10:45 -0500

-- 26th HK Film Awards --

Both Jet Li and Andy Lau are being nominated for Best Actor award for their roles in the same film Warlords. Warlords has also received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Costume & Makeup, Best Sound Effects and Best Original Film Score. Nicky Li (Invisible Target), Kong Tao Hoi (Twins Mission), Ching Siu Tung (Warlords), Chin Kar Lok (Protege) and Donnie Yen (Flash Point) are contending for Best Action Direction. The awards ceremony will be held on April 15. HKFAA

Wu Jing to Attend 44th Golden Horse Awards

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:21:00 -0500

-- Wu Jing to Attend 44th Golden Horse Awards --

Photo: 300Hu.com

When Wu Jing learned that he was nominated for Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor Award for his role as the antagonist in Invisible Target in October, he was taken by surprise for it's not often that an action star receives any nominations or awards. As veteran actors like Tony Leung Ka Fai and Louis Koo are also named in the same category, Wu Jing says that he's already very happy to be nominated and does not expect to win the award.

Wu Jing's manager Syllina says that it is the first time Wu Jing got nominated and it came somewhat unexpected. It shows that apart from his martial arts ability, his acting is given recognition too. Syllina adds that Wu Jing, who often dresses casually, would be in formal attire on that day.

Wu Jing says that the most memorable moments when filming Invisible were jumping off the the rooftop with Nicholas Tse and Philip Ng without doubles and the scene in which Nicholas Tse, Jaycee Chan and Shawn Yue personally letting him beat them up for real. He was really impressed by their work ethics.

Wu Jing mentions that getting a cameo role in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is like a dream come true for it has always been his wish to work with his senior Jet Li and spar against him even though their exchange was pretty brief. He describes their fight as "natural, with good flow as the river".

As to his future projects, Wu Jing says that his management Gold Label is currently in pre-production of a film, and they plan to produce a saga out of it. Even if there are lesser investors in martial arts films, they would press on. Wu Jing, who would be attending the Golden Horse Awards on Dec 8, is arriving in Taiwan on Dec 7 afternoon and leaves on Dec 9, and would also be taking the opportunity to meet his Taiwanese fans. 300Hu, Sina | More photos: 300Hu

Ngai Sing to Attend Pacific Media Expo 2007

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:50:00 -0400

-- Meet Ngai Sing at Pacific Media Expo on Nov 10 --
Los Angeles -- Actor Collin Chou (aka Ngai Sing), will appear at Pacific Media Expo, America's first major media trade show dedicated to Asian-Pacific popular culture and entertainment, on Nov. 10, 2007, 1 PM, with an hour-long panel and autograph session at Hilton Los Angeles Airport's Pacific Ballroom B. A martial arts expert for more than 30 years, Chou will field questions about his projects, including the much-anticipated The Forbidden Kingdom. Slated for release in early 2008, Chou appears alongside Jackie Chan and Jet Li in their first costarring film.

"We are honored that Collin Chou, a celebrated action star who has successfully crossed over to Hollywood, is coming to PMX," said Paula Angeles, director of marketing and community outreach. "We are also very excited to see the fusion of Asian culture and American pop culture come together in his latest film, The Forbidden Kingdom. It's a dream come true for fans of action films."

Chou, a veteran of Hong Kong action cinema who spent seven years as a member of Sammo Hung's acclaimed stunt team, will look back on his work with famed directors Hung, Yuen Woo Ping, Corey Yuen and Tsui Hark. In addition to the 15 films he appeared in before moving to the U.S., his prior and future American releases in THe Matrix franchise (2003-2005), Fearless (2006), DOA: Dead Or Alive (2006), The Signal (2007) and Batlle of Red Cliff (2008) will also be discussed.

In his latest film, featuring a screenplay by John Fusco, Chou plays the villainous Jade Emperor in The Forbidden Kingdom, a re-telling of the classic Chinese Monkey King's Journey to the West legend. In it, a modern-day American teenager (Michael Angarano) is transported to ancient China and with the aid of a kung fu master (Jackie Chan) and a silent monk (Jet Li), frees the Monkey King while eluding the Jade Emperor (Chou) and his soldiers, led by the White Haired Demoness (Li Bingbing).

Chou, his wife and two sons currently reside in Los Angeles, Calif. Pacific Media Expo

Global Chinese Kungfu Awards 2007

nospam@example.com (Scoops Guild) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:26:00 -0400

Global Chinese Kungfu Jubilee 2007

Sohu, 13 October 2007

Global Chinese Kungfu Jubilee, organised by Shenzhen Satellite TV, Shaolin Culture, TVB, China Wushu Association, was held at Shenzhen Bao-an Stadium on the October 12 evening and was graced by various luminaries in the film industry who's involved in martial arts productions. The evening kicked off with red carpet walk by Jackie Chan, wuxia novelist Jin Yong, Liu Chia Liang, Ching Siu Ting. Cheung Sing Yim, Peter Pau, Yuen Biao, Cheng Pei Pei, Anthena Chu, Jay Leung, Josie Ho, David Chiang, Gordon Liu, Wu Jing, Tony Jaa, Yasuaki Kurata etc.

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