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In the wake of Sichuan earthquake, rendering thousands dead or buried, buildings destroyed, roads blocked, with survivors facing shortage of food and water supply, various Chinese celebrities have made donations and expressed their concerns for victims of the disaster. Wu Jing, currently filming in Hong Kong, is also worried about the safety of everyone, including his fans in the affected areas, hoping that they are fine, and tide over the calamity soon.

Jackie Chan and Emperor Entertainment's chairman Albert Yeung jointly donated 10m yuan. Jet Li's One Foundation sent 1m yuan immediately, and also started fund-raising activities for further relief efforts, collecting around 18.6m yuan so far. Jet Li is heading to the disaster areas on May 16 to render his help. Various other celebrities, including Donnie Yen, Gillian Chung, Charlene Choi, Nicholas Tse, Zhang Guo Li, Zhang Ting, Eva Huang Sheng Yi, Andy Lau, Vicky Zhao Wei, Ruby Lin, etc. also chipped in 100 thousand to 300 thousand yuan each. 
 

Less than 2 weeks ago, Myanmar was devastated by cyclone. With one catastrophe following another, could these be early warnings of Earth being devoured?

Donations can be made via One Foundation. You may also find some links at Celina Jade's Blog.  Sina, Ningbo News.

-- Legend of Shaolin Kungfu II: Thirteen Cudgel Monks --
Cheung Sing Yim, the director of the original Shaolin Temple which launched Jet Li's career and followed up with a remake New Shaolin Temple TV series in 1998 starring Wu Jing, recently paid a visit to the set of Legend of Shaolin Kungfu 2: Thirteen Cudgel Monks TV series and met an old acquaintance Ji Chun Hua, who continues to play a villainous role here, this time as Wang Ren Zhe. Both Shaolin Temple and Legend of Shaolin Kungfu 2 feature a similar setting based loosely on true historical accounts of thirteen Shaolin monks rescuing Tang prince Li Shimin.

While using different forms of expression, both are considered classics, portraying the essence of martial arts. Cheung Sing Yim is especially impressed by the filming technique and approach to the first Legend of Shaolin Kungfu and is equally hopeful for the sequel Thirteen Cudgel Monks. Both directors express disapprovals for too much flyings and special effects in today's wuxia films.

Hence, director Du Xiao sets certain goals when making Legend of Shaolin Kungfu, to show something new, to show some cultural aspects, and to show some entertainment, and above all else, to show the most authentic of martial arts and Shaolin culture, to let the audience witness the true values and meaning of Shaolin Kungfu.  People Daily

-- Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor --

2-minute Mummy 3 behind-the-scenes footage showing very briefly some action sequences between Jet Li against Michelle Yeoh (outdoor) and maybe Wu Jing (indoor, around 1:21) has been posted by Hollywood Access and is also available at Mummy 3 Trailer Blog.

--Legendary Assassin --

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)
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.

-- Legendary Assassin --

Some shots from Legendary Assassin, directed by Wu Jing and Nicky Li, courtesy of Heaven Ho's Blog. Ronald Cheng mentions that he'd have a cameo in this film.

-- Legendary Assassin --

Wu Jing is soon making his directorial debut with an action thriller Legendary Assassin (or Wolf Fangs in Chinese), which he's co-directing with Nicky Li Chung Chi. The film has been picked up for worldwide distribution by Arclight Films' Asian label Easternlight Films at Filmart. The deal, which excludes Hong Kong and China, is the first between Easternlight and Paco Wong's production company Gold Label Pictures from Hong Kong.

Wu Jing also heads the cast of the $HK30m film along with Alex Fong, newcomer Celina Jade, Sammy Leong and a few martial artists (whose names are not available at this time). This marks the screen debut of the singer-songwriter-model Celina Jade, who appears to have some trainings in Tae Kwon Do.

Set in a remote island, the story revolves around a small-time cop investigating a murder with a mysterious martial arts master as chief suspect. Legendary Assassin is due for filming soon, with an expected year-end release.

Wu Jing has starred in Fatal Contact, SPL and the recent Fatal Move, which have all been acquired by Easternlight previously.  Screen Daily

-- Fatal Move --

A 10-minute Fatal Move behind-the-scenes footage is up at Youku.

As of March 10, Fatal Move has grossed HK$4.27m over 12 days in Hong Kong theatres. It topped the boxoffice on its opening weekend, but dropped to the third spot last weekend, with the opening of 10,000BC (HK$6.8m) and Shamo(HK$1.49m).  Netvigator

-- 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

-- Fatal Move --

A brief look at filming of the exchange of metal pole and sword between Sammo Hung and Wu Jing, some other scenes and brief notes from the director, Sammo Hung and Wu Jing may be viewed at Youtube, courtesy of WuJing.hk

-- Fatal Move --

In a bid to bringing freshness to the audience and to re-invigorate the market, director Dennis Law makes the HK$20m Fatal Move an action-packed film that is full of extreme violence and gore, to the extent that it receives a Category 3 rating in Hong Kong. And by the same token, it won't be released in Mainland theatres as Dennis Law refuses to compromise by editing a tamer version that conforms to their strict censorship. 

Dennis Law instead sets his sights on the Western market, with an assembly of cast familiar to them - Sammo Hung, Ken Lo, Simon Yam, Danny Lee, where Chinese martial arts film DVDs are selling very well. He believes that the martial arts scenes are the strongest asset of Fatal Move, in particular, the major weapon fight scene between Sammo Hung and Wu Jing.