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THE BODYGUARD Enlists Legendary New Character Posters
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THE GREAT WALL Announces Its Cast With Matt Damon And Andy Lau Leading
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Sammo Hung's THE BODYGUARD Wraps Filming
Sammo Hung (center row) stands with wife Joyce Godenzi (right of Sammo, second from far right) on the set of THE BODYGUARD (2015)
Hong Kong action cinema legend and film stalwart Sammo Hung is has seen his share of highs and lows when it came to his own personal health in recent years. Nevertheless, he remains as tenacious as ever in filmmaking, whether it is acting, applying his signature choreography, or directing.
As of late, his return to the director’s chair has seen his involvement in the upcoming release of The Bodyguard, a title once rumored to report the involvement of fellow action legend Jackie Chan before those rumors were debunked. Since then, the cast list remains with its director leading the film along side actor and producer Andy Lau, with a hopeful reunion of Hong Kong thesps listing actress Yuen Qiu, and actors Karl Maka, Dean Shek, Yuen Wah and Tsui Hark, and possibly more to be announced.
The story of the movie follows a retired bodyguard (Hung) who has settled in the dark and unknown corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet. Suffering from the beginnings of dementia, the bodyguard is befriended by a young girl whose life is threatened when her father (Lau) falls in with the local crime world. When the girl and her father disappear, the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save the life of his young friend.
SammoHungBlog is now reporting that the film just wrapped following its production spanning from parts of Northern China to Vladisvostok, Russia in the past month or so. Lava Bear, Edko Films, Irresistible Films and Focus Films are backing the film with a release date likely set for next summer.
Stay tuned for more info.
New Details (And Set Pics) Arise For Sammo Hung's Next Actioner, THE BODYGUARD
At some point between now and last week, action legend Sammo Hung‘s latest project saw a change in cast for the once-titled The Old Soldier. It had a different premise at the time, and now it seems the project is taking on a new objective with a brand new title in the form of The Bodyguard. And to top it all off, Hung is not only directing in it, he’s starring in it as well!
Screendaily is reporting the film’s current production now backed by Lava Bear, Edko Films, Irresistible Films and Focus Films for Hung to star alongside Firestorm (2013) lead, actor Andy Lau who also produces. SammoHungBlog provides a detailed description of the plot:
The story of the movie follows a retired bodyguard (Hung) who has settled in the dark and unknown corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet. Suffering from the beginnings of dementia, the bodyguard is befriended by a young girl whose life is threatened when her father (Lau) falls in with the local crime world. When the girl and her father disappear, the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save the life of his young friend.
Locations for the film’s photography include its current schedule in Northern China with scenes to be shot in Suifenhe Shi and Mudangjiang Shi in Heilongjiang Province, in addition to the Russian city of Vladivostok.
Hung will also appear in Roy Chow’s forthcoming Wong Fei-Hung reimagining, Rise Of A Legend this November. The Bodyguard is set for a summer 2015 release. Stay tuned for more info, and check out some new set pictures from the Russia set with Sammo and the crew!
H/T: Screendaily, SammoHungBlog
FIRESTORM Gets A U.S. Release Date
Actor Andy Lau is a fan favorite among many Asian cinema lovers, and his latest appearance in Alan Yuen‘s directorial debut, Firestorm, is proof of that. The film was a box office holiday hit last year with mixed-to-positive reviews and is now making its way to the U.S. this fall, courtesy of Well Go USA.
The War On Crime Goes Destructive In The New Trailer For FIRESTORM!
If you’ve been following the updates on writer/director Alan Yuen‘s latest film, Firestorm, chances are you have gotten a pretty good foothold of just how phenomenal the reviews have been. There already plenty of trailers and behind-the-scenes bits floating online discussing the film and its key story, characters and riveting action and stunt sequences by coordinator Chin Kar-Lok. Furthermore, the word is that the film is turning out to be one of lead actor/producer Andy Lau‘s best within the past year.
One can only hope this film makes its way overseas to other countries in the very, VERY near future. But until then, the film will make its way to 2D/3D screens in Hong Kong on December 19th, with a week-early premiere on the 12th in China, and Austrailia-the latter being where residents currently qualify for Twitchfilm’s new contest for five free double passes to see the film. (That contest ends in three days, so make haste and click HERE.)
Firestorm also stars Gordon Lam, Hu Jun, Yao Chen, Ray Lui, and Michael Wong, with appearances by Kenny Wong, Oscar Leung and Cheung Kwok Keung.
SYNOPSIS:
A storm is heading to the city, and with it comes another occurrence so destructive, it vows to bring down everything it touches.
A crew of seasoned criminals led by the notorious Nam (Hu Jun), armed with high-powered weapons, pulls off another smooth and violent armored car heist in broad daylight in a crowded street. Whoever tries to get in their way, they will show no mercy. This puts the police force to shame and humiliation.
A hardboiled senior police inspector Lui (Andy Lau), hot on the trails of Nam and his tight crew, determines to put an end to this madness that causes the lives of innocent people. But he soon comes face to face with the cruel reality that the usual police tactics are too futile to send these armed thieves behind bars.
Extreme crime requires extreme justice, even if it means crossing his moral line. Tou (Gordon Lam), an ex-con desperate to leave his criminal past behind, volunteers to be Lui’s snitch in exchange for a fresh start with her girlfriend Bing (Yao Chen). But little does he know what hellish situation he’s getting himself into.
While Nam is putting together his next big score, the two colliding forces from both sides of the law, each at the top of their games, will soon face their archenemies.
As Lui’s hunt heats up, their ultimate confrontation is about to take place on the streets.
As the storm passes through and the dust settles, whoever survives can hardly cope with its horrifying aftermath.
Firestorm – Trailer 5
FIRESTORM Gets A Third Trailer And New Poster Art
Tons of new poster art, photos and a third trailer have been made available online ahead of writer/director Alan Yuen‘s upcoming film, Firestorm. Starring Andy Lau as a cop on a desperate manhunt for a ruthless criminal and his network, the latest cop thriller from Edko Films will premiere domestically on December 19 for a 2D and 3D release.
It's All-Out War In The New Trailer For FIRESTORM
Writer/director Alan Yuen puts out his next action thriller, Firestorm, this December with lead actor and producer Andy Lau, who plays a cop on a desperate manhunt for a ruthless criminal and his network. September saw the unveiling of the film’s new poster art, in addition to the airing of the first trailer for the US $20M feature, to which you can view the latest trailer from Edko Films via their Youtube.
[UPDATED] Andy Lau Is On The Hunt In New Promotional Posters For Cop Thriller FIRESTORM
New promotional images are out for Rob-B-Hood scribe, director Alan Yuen‘s upcoming action thriller, Firestorm. The images so far include 2 new posters and a banner featuring lead actor Andy Lau (Switch, Blind Detective), who is said to be producing with EDKO Films head Bill Kong, who is also overseeing the production of Roy Chow’s Wong Fei Hung flick, Rise Of A Legend.
According to further reports from Jayne Stars, Firestorm will have all the trimmings of an electrifying action thriller showcasing Lau as a cop who conditionally employs his childhood friend and ex-convict to infiltrate the elusive ringleader of a notorious criminal gang. The film is reportedly set to release by 2014, with Hu Jun, Gordon Lam and Yao Chen also starring.
Stay tuned for more updates.
UPDATE: Watch the new trailer below