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Lunar New Year Weekend Releases Delayed As China Faces Coronavirus Outbreak [UPDATED]
UPDATE #2: On Thursday, Well Go USA signaled its own tentative delay of their U.S. release of animated Ne Zha sequel, Jiang Ziya. The movie was to premiere this weekend in China, with the Planos-based Texas distributor slating a February 7 release. The move falls in line with other planned releases overseas from China for Lunar New Year titles as China continues to mitigate its ongoing crisis with the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
ASSASSIN LEGEND (2018): Epic Bloody Revenge Swordplay Chinese Style
At the end of the Warring States period, seven states fought for dominance. The nobles from each state sent brave warriors to duel in the Tiger Arena to resolve various disputes. The warrior from Wei was the minister of war and gained his reputation for defending his country against invaders. However, after he is framed and the country falls in ruin, he picks up with weapons and armor to fight again.
China-Produced LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES Trilogy Adaptation Gets A 2020 Kick-Off
Japanese novel series, Legend Of The Galactic Heroes, is currently readying a trilogy adaptation in China. Jiaxuan Global Pictures, established in 2015, have acquired the rights to the IP for the first of three films to arrive in 2020.
Created by Tanaka Yoshiki, the franchise propelled its story centered on two driven leaders brought to an empass on opposite ends of an intergalactic conflict, ending a 150-year stalemate between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance. The Seijun Award-winning series initially took off in 1982 from publisher Tokuma Shoten and continued onward through manga and anime releases, as well as a live stage play performed by Takarazuka Revue.
Casting and crewing details remain pending. Yi Liu Christina contributed to this report via MTime.
RAKSHASA STREET: Watch The Trailer For The New Chinese Manhua Novel Adaptation Series
Pardon me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. Of course, I don’t live in China but I was compelled to share the latest trailer for upcoming live-action series drama, Rakshasa Street which premieres this August.
China-Set Sci-Fi Space Epic, THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM, Set To Invade Theaters In July 2016
Aside from Liu, it’s certainly benefitting a lot of people at this point, including those who’ve sought an opportunity to revamp the book into a live-action sci-fi movie for next summer, along with a game and other online content for consumers. For this, leave it to freshman film studio, Yoozoo Pictures, and game company Youzu Interactive to make all these happen with horror director Zhang Panpan at the helm for the first film’s release next July.
SP International Deals China Co-Prods For THE EXPENDABLES 4 And SECURITY
Producer Steven Paul made a significant showing this year while on hand at Cannes with deals pertaining to forthcoming China co-productions, High Speed and an upcoming Tekken remake to name a few. This week he’s back in the headlines with word on two new titles now well on the way from Nu Image/Millenium.
Variety reports that director Alain Desrochers’s $15 million dollar action thriller, Security, and the currently-developing fourth installment of The Expendables have equity backing as China co-productions following deals made on behalf by Paul’s SP International Pictures made on behalf of SSXH Beijing and Max Screen Film Distribution. Security has reportedly begun principal photography in Bulgaria with Antonio Banderas and Ben Kingsley starring, though plot, date and other cast info details currently remain unknown. Meanwhile, cast and crew info remain pending for The Expendables 4, following a five-year franchise that took off in 2010 with its third banking significantly larger in China, but will begin shooting next year for a 2017 release with a reported budget of up to $100 million dollars.
Shanghai Kuailu Investment Group’s Dr. Shi Jianxiang who owns SSXH and Max Screen will executive produce with Paul while both films are expected to film, in part, China.
Stay tuned for more info.
It's An All-Out Kung Fu War In The New Teaser For Xu Haofeng's THE MASTER
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