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On her latest blog entry, Celina Jade shares her experiences working on the set of her first film Legendary Assassin.

Celina Jade talks about being caught off-guard by Wu Jing and thrown about helplessly in a wushu-dance-bonding scene, of getting a big bruise on her face in her first fight scene, and, in another scene, gliding through the air and slamming against the wall, getting a sprained leg while her coccyx hit some hard structure inside the sofa.  Celina Jade Blog >>More<<

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Celina Jade has just posted the more action-packed international version of Legendary Assassin trailer (Cantonese), which comes with English subtitles and narration, on her blog.

A brief look at the plot, as provided by Celina Jade:

Holly (Celina Jade) is a small-time cop born and bred in an outlying island in Hong Kong. She takes pride in her job even though crime is minuscule there. Every day life as a cop comprises of dealing with the odd villager complaint, bar fights, and lost and found reports. It may seem like a boring life to some, but a responsibility she doesn’t take on lightly.

One seemingly ordinary day, she finds her cat trapped in a tree and climbs up to rescue it. One careless step and she finds herself falling through the air and into the hands of a stranger, Bruce (Wu Jing).
 
A typhoon unravels and Bruce alongside all the villagers are stuck on the island, he is welcomed by Holly and taken around the island until the two are disrupted by a coincidental confrontation with four convicts on the run. Meanwhile, Holly finds out that Bruce is in fact a Kung Fu Master who has yet again saved her life.

He becomes the praise of the town and she is grateful as he gives her the first big break of her career, the goal of someday becoming a CID in the city is now closer to her grasp. Bruce and Holly begin to bond and a subtle yet deep connection is felt between them, although often unspoken. Bruce in his interaction with Holly starts to reflect on his life choices and contemplates the meanings of life...

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The much awaited Legendary Assassin trailer was shown during a press conference for the film at Golden Rooster Hundred Flowers Film Festival earlier today and is now available on Sina.

Trailer may be downloaded from our site for those having trouble accessing Sina videos. 

Filming has already been completed and the film is scheduled for November release. Directed by Wu Jing and Nicky Li, starring Wu Jing, Celina Jade, Kou Zhan Wen, Alex Fong...

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Save for rather adorable roles in Master of Tai Chi and Young Heroes of Water Margin, former Beijing Wushu Team member 寇占文 Kou Zhan Wen has been playing major villains in various productions, such as Fist of Hero, Master Ma 2, matching Ji Chun Hua in terms of ruthlessness and menacing presence.

Most recently, Kou Zhan Wen has had a brief appearance in Fatal Move as a rival gang boss wielding dual weapons. He's also worked as martial arts director/assistant martial arts director on various occasions such as A Warrior's Tragedy, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Xanda.

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Press conference marking the inaugural filming of 《狼牙之阿布》 Legendary Assassin: Bruce was held in Beijing on July 25, attended by producers Paco Wong and Ng See Yuen, directors Nicky Li Chung Chi and Wu Jing, famous erhu soloist Chen Jun, who's scoring/playing the main theme, cast members Celina Jade, Kou Zhan Wen, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Jiang Bao Cheng. To the applause of the guests, Wu Jing and his senior Kou Zhan Wen put up a captivating fight on the stage.

Through Jet Li's arrangement, Wu Jing, as a One Foundation volunteer and Dreamboat member, arrived in Sichuan on May 31 to carry out relief work in Earthquake affected areas in the more remote mountainous region. With him are several One Foundation volunteers as well as Dreamboat manager Yao Guo Zhi. Bringing with them lots of basic necessities like rice and tents, as well as bags, books and chocolates for the kids.

Working closely with Reverend Su Quan and Arhat Temple which serves as their operation base as well as their lodging whereby they set up tents within the premises, all the goods are being distributed to the areas that haven't been covered. The monks would cook vegetarian meals for the volunteers. The volunteers and Wu Jing work their fingers to the bone, carrying and delivering the items as well as setting up tents for the elderly, disabled or orphaned.

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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."

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Thanks to Twitch for the Legendary Assassin's sales flyer distributed at HK Filmart, more details on the production as well as the plot are revealed.

Producer: Paco Wong
Directors: Nicky Li Chung Chi, Wu Jing
Screenplay: Fung Chi Keung (Sparrow, CJ7, Hooked on You)
Production Manager: To Yuk Ching (It's a Wonderful Life, Dragon Reloaded, Forbidden City Cop)
Costume Designer: Stanley Cheung (Mad Detective, Triangle, Election)
Director of Photography: Poon Yiu Ming (Silver Valley, Rob-B-Hood, Leaving Me, Loving You)

Martial Arts Choreography: Nicky Li, Jack Wong Wai Leung
Cast: Wu Jing, Celina Jade, Alex Fong, Heaven Ho, Matthew Yu, Sammy Leong, Ronald Cheng (Cameo), a couple of martial artists possibly including Kou Zhan Wen

The lofty, idealistic, aspiring smalltime cop stationed on a remote island turns out to be a female character Holly (Celina Jade), who believes in the kindness of (wo)man, that everyone has an innate sense of justice and righteousness.