Philip Ng

Stephen Tung Wai and Terrance Lau in Stuntman

STUNTMAN Review: Old School, New Rules, Lasting Reward

Stuntman opens in UK and Irish cinemas on October 11. I’ve been able to see nearly twenty of the films involving actor and action choreographer Tung Wai. Nowadays, I and a plethora of Hong Kong movie aficionados familiar with his work can include his latest starring role in Stuntman, an ode to the legacy of dauntless stunt professionals in film and television, including and namely those in the city where chance moments to revive the bygone era of action cinema are otherwise at times fleeting. It is a struggle accentuated accordingly by Herbert Leung and Albert Leung, stunt professionals themselves who’ve since taken the mantle for their directorial debut. To add, the casting is spruced up with the likes of actor and stunt and action multi-hyphenate Tung for the lead role alongside fellow frontmen Terrence Lau and Philip Ng, both back for another row on the screen since going toe-to-toe […]

STUNTMAN Official Trailer Revealed For The Leung Brothers’ New Action Drama

Lee B. Golden III

Plans for a select screenings are underway in Hong Kong with the upcoming release of Stuntman, the new riveting filmmaking drama from directing duo Herbert and Albert Leung. Those screenings are set to take place on Friday and Saturday before the film’s wider release on September 26 from Edko Films. The official trailer is now up and running and diving (more or less) well into the dramatic upheaval centered on two generations of stunt professionals. If you love Hong Kong cinema as much as the next fan, then chances are you’ve definitely seen some of the compelling documentaries over the years, which is why this film’s tagline might read a little familiar, particularly if you’ve seen documentatian John Wei’s work. At any rate, Stuntman will also make its way around the festivals following its regional releases. This especially goes for anyone lining up for seats for this year’s 44th edition […]

STUNTMAN Takes Drama To New Heights In The First Teaser

Lee B. Golden III

Benefitting as one of several titles supported by the Hong Kong Film Development Council’s First Feature Film Initiative, the ceremony continues for Hong Kong filmgoers as we now look toward Stuntman, which opens in theaters on September 26 from Edko Films. Stuntman stars Terrence Lau and renowned action director Stephen Tung, along with Philip Ng and Cecilia Choi, and is helmed by Albert Leung, and Herbert Leung, expanding on a shortfilm conceived a decade earlier which they wrote and directed. As Screendaily noted in its coverage back in the Spring during the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival, Stuntman centers on “a once-famous stunt director who pursues a comeback but disrupts the relationship with his daughter in the process.” Stuntman also reunites a few of its actors with producer Angus Chan (Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In). The teaser launched just over half a day ago. Check it out below! “In […]

Philip Ng Heads To The Small Screen, With Yuen Biao And Wu Yue By His Side, For ARMORED

Shaun Williams

Streaming giant iQiyi is the place to be these days for Chinese martial arts stars. Whether it’s Andy On, Xie Miao, Tiger Xu, or even Tiger Chen, making a medium-budgeted film for the streaming service, between bigger projects, seems to be the trend. The massive amount of output from iQiyi has led to mixed results but every now and then they give us a gem. Which leads me onto this story. Philip Ng (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In) announced, via his Instagram page, yesterday, that he is working on a new film for iQiyi, ARMORED. And that will costar the lgend himself, Yuen Biao (The Iceman Cometh). Yuen Biao’s been a little quiet as of late, making lesser known straight-to-streaming films. With Ng by his side, this one certainly has potential. But it doesn’t end there. Also joining the cast is underrated martial arts maestro, Wu Yue (Ip Man […]

Anticipation Grows As Soi Cheang’s TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN Teaser Drops

Shaun Williams

To say Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In has martial arts cinema fans champing at the bit would be an understatement. The film, directed by Soi Cheang (Limbo), and starring Raymond Lam (Saving General Yang), Richie Jen (Seoul Raiders), Louis Koo (Paradox), Sammo Hung (Ip Man 2) and Philip Ng (Once Upon a Time in Shanghai) was met with immediate anticipation as soon as it was announced back in 2021. In fact, the film garnered buzz as far back as 2013 when Donnie Yen was rumored to star. Fast forward a decade and here we are, finally getting a taste of what we might see from legendary Action Director, Kenji Tanigaki. I think I can comfortably say that fans won’t be disappointed! While a few snaps of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In‘s FILMART promo poster made it to Instagram yesterday, Chinese website and newspaper, Ming Pao, posted this teaser late in the […]

Philip Ng To Star In New Martial Arts Actioner, WITHOUT REMORSE

Shaun Williams

Asia’s leading film and TV marketplace, FILMART, recently saw Philip Ng (Once Upon a Time in Shanghai) take the stage to announce his upcoming film, Without Remorse, which he will star in alongside frequent co-star and martial arts giant, Andy On (True Legend). Philip Lui Koon-Nam is set to direct. Lui’s previous (and only) film as director, Undercover Punch and Gun, also starring On and Ng, was met with fairly positive reviews from martial arts fans upon its initial release in 2019. Little is known about Without Remorse at the moment. The FILMART presentation was accompanied with a concept poster showing two silouetted characters squaring off against a destroyed cityscape. However, Ng did take to Instagram to describe the film as a “hardcore martial arts actioner.” Production on the film will start soon so expect details to trickle in shortly.

UNDERCOVER PUNCH & GUN Review – Gunning For Nostalgia

Matthew Essary

There was a span of time from the early 1980s until the mid-1990s where Chinese action films from Hong Kong were produced with such regularity that it seemed like instant classics were constantly appearing in video shops. Films by performers like Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Jet Li came in like a steady stream but the reality was not all of these films were great. The consistently high volume of output from the HK film industry in those glory days meant that for every actual classic that got released, there were dozens of other action films released that were less than memorable. Even these second or third-string titles though often had an enthusiasm and urgency to them that made up for their poor acting, cheap sets, and incoherent scripts. They also always had action that was head and shoulders above anything else being produced in the world at the time. […]

UNDERCOVER PUNCH & GUN Trailer: Philip Ng And Andy On Unload Their Action Arsenal On Hi-YAH Next Month, Digital And Disc This Summer!

Lee B. Golden III

If a little more Phillip Ng is what you’ve been wanting these days, then pull up a chair and get a whiff of Well Go USA’s latest Hi-YAH! induction, Undercover Punch & Gun, from directors Lui Koon Nam and Frankie Tam. While an elite cop is working undercover to infiltrate a notorious drug ring, his plan is compromised when a rival agency with a grudge attacks during a trade, killing the gang’s leader. Their cover blown, both teams are forced to unite and take to the high seas in an attempt to overthrow the ruthless smuggler behind it all. This one’s taken quite a while to circulate, and for North American genre filmgoers, Hi-YAH! is a perfect landing spot for a title of this kind. The film arrives exclusively on Hi-YAH! from May 7, so you’re not a subscriber yet, I recommend changing that. The film also arrives on Digital, […]

BH Tilt, WWE Studios Pick Up Bruce Lee Biopic, BIRTH OF THE DRAGON, For U.S. Theatrical Release

Lee B. Golden III

BH Tilt Action star and actor Philip Ng’s latest, Undercover VS Undercover, is readying for market sales this year and with any luck we’ll see some footage that covers a few ends. In the meantime, fans can finally expect some more movement regarding his American debut in the lead role of director George Nolfi’s Bruce Lee biopic, Birth Of The Dragon, which premiered at TIFF last year. Word via Deadline has it that WWE Studios and Blumhouse’s BH Tilt banner have acquired the film North American theatrical release. Adapted for the screen by Stephen J. Rivele and Christopher Wilkinson from a narrative inspired by Michael Dorgan’s 1980 Official Karate Article, “Bruce Lee’s Toughest Fight”, and action sequences stylized by Corey Yuen, Ng stars as the late film legend who, while in his heyday as an aspring teacher and film star, takes in Steve McKee – played by Billy Magnussen – […]

Peep Some Fresh New Sales Art For Philip Ng’s UNDERCOVER VS. UNDERCOVER

Lee B. Golden III

All has been quiet on the front for actor and martial artist Philip Ng who I suspect can’t wait to start making some more appealing headlines after last year. Take a gander at what’s what with the new film now titled Undercover Vs. Undercover which reportedly completed in 2015 as Undercover Punch And Gun, and with festival and market season looming, hopefully some news will arise from here on. SYNOPSIS: Once in a methamphetamine trade, the undercover police Wu swears with a group tipster Hou Hu. However, the trade is messed up by the former Special Forces members Mai Lin and Eva. The Purchaser of methamphetamine is the smuggling king Xia Qiankun, whose base camp is the cargo vessels on the high seas. Xia captures Wu and forces him to hand over the meth owner as compensation. Afterwards, Mai Lin and Eva are willing to help Wu to find the […]

Shannon Lee Responds To BIRTH OF THE DRAGON, Calls It A ‘Travesty’, ‘Inaccurate’ And ‘Insulting’

Lee B. Golden III

I think it’s safe to say you know your movie sucks when you not only screw the rights holders whose name and content you base your unsanctioned film on, but when said rights holders join the chorus of critics panning your movie from literally every angle of the internet. That is the level of achievement you have reached if your name is George Nolfi and you’ve directed a film called Birth Of The Dragon, long hyped to be a hopefully legendary homage to Bruce Lee, the late founder of Jeet Kune Do and patriarch of American martial arts movie fandom. Pan over to what Lee’s own daughter, actress and CEO of Bruce Lee Enterprises, Shannon Lee, had to say about the film after watching it herself. She’s busy with several people working on advancing some of her late father’s work as we speak, in addition to a forthcoming TV series, […]

ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI: A Renewed Kung Fu Tale With A New Face For Kung Fu Fans

Lee B. Golden III

Actor Philip Ng is currently bound for what’s sure to be a breakout role as the legendary marital artist and film star, Bruce Lee in director George Nolfi’s new film, Birth Of The Dragon. In the meantime, Ng has definitely left an impression on fans of the martial arts genre with a career in which he’s worn several hats, including the stunt department. It’s a career that otherwise lined-up a very opportune moment for Ng in the role of the classic Chinese hero, Ma Yongzhen in director Wong Ching-Po’s 2014 film, Once Upon A Time In Shanghai. Ng takes up the role as portrayed in at least two other film adaptations in the last four decades – a gifted martial artist who migrates to the bustling city of Shanghai in the 1930’s where he eventually finds himself in the throes of a notorious gangster Long Qi, played by martial arts […]

THE HIT LIST – November 23, 2015

Lee B. Golden III

So I pretty much spent my weekend doubling down on a serious Netflix binge. It was a necessary evil though, so I’m sure it’ll benefit me sometime in the not-too-distant future after this. In the meantime, I’ve gotten a few goodies together for this week’s Hit List which I’ve just edited at the last minute for your viewing pleasure. Alex Vu gets things started with his newest stunt reel followed by Linda Jewell, Tarah Paige, Stephen Bralver, Sari Sabella and Vanessa Motta. The last reel of the playlist continues what I believe is the on-going case for why exactly actor, martial artist and stuntman Eric Jacobus is the go-to guy to direct the action for the upcoming Tekken film. He’s demonstrated his prowess for at least two characters before this, including Hwoarang and Lei Wulong, and now he’s back as the late Chris Farley-inspired Tekken franchise character, Bobby. Cue the awesomeness! […]

Philip Ng To Portray Bruce Lee In BIRTH OF THE DRAGON

Lee B. Golden III

There probably aren’t a lot of actors who could emulate martial arts legend Bruce Lee in a biopic. That search is a certain adventure indeed and likely has been since announcing The Adjustment Bureau helmer director George Nolfi‘s new movie Birth Of The Dragon in 2013, until this week. ComingSoon.net reports Hong Kong action star Philip Ng star of last year’s Once Upon A Time In Shanghai and a longstanding purveyor in action genre with hats as stunt coordinator, fight choreographer and actor in films like Dragon Heat, New Police Story, Invisible Target, Zombie Fight Club, Young And Dangerous: Reloaded and the upcoming Undercover Punch And Gun, will portray the role of Lee. Opposite Ng in the role of Wong Jack Man will be The Painted Veil actor Yu Xia with a story told from the perspective of a young martial arts student in the 1960’s caught between the brewing […]

Well Go USA Grants A Full Trailer For The U.S. Release Of ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI

Lee B. Golden III

CraveOnline has exclusively unveiled the latest trailer for Well Go USA’s upcoming release of Once Upon A Time In Shanghai. The film has had its share of mixed reviews but still fares pretty well among fans of legendary action choreographer Yuen Wo Ping whose 2012 promo for the film featuring lead action star Philip Ng was all there was to show for the film’s existence before it was finally released theatrically in Asia this year. The film is a cinematic reinterpretation of the classic lead character, Ma Wing-Jing in Shaw classics like The Boxer From Shangtung and director Corey Yuen’s 1997 actioner, Hero, now with lead actor Ng inheriting the character for the new generation. It’s a milestone move for Ng whose lucrative career in stunts and some small and big roles have finally led to a project this major prior to acting and providing choreography for Taiwanese helmer Joe […]

Take A Bite Out Of The New Trailer For SIFU VS. VAMPIRE Starring Yuen Biao!

Lee B. Golden III

Producer and screenwriter Wong Jing is back, returning once more to the horror genre and gearing toward the vampire niche with director Daniel Chan for Sifu VS. Vampire, formerly known as La Télé De Vampire. Promotion is starting to kick off with some online virility this week and it hints to a fair share of having a little bit of everything to incorporate with its visual grim vampiric spectacle: some drama, a little romance and comedy and some silly gags. Of course though, if you’re going to put in people like incomparable Hong Kong cinema legend Yuen Biao (Knockabout, My Kingdom) and rising martial arts actor Phillip Ng (The Underdog Knight, Once Upon A Time In Shanghai), you’d better include some action in this package. Fortunately, the brand new trailer includes a handful of that as well! SYNOPSIS: Small time gangster Nicky (Ronald Cheng) and his friend Boo (Phillip Ng) […]

Zany Comedy, Kung Fu And Card-Fu In The New Trailer For THE MAN FROM MACAU

Lee B. Golden III

The newest trailer for China’s release of writer and director Wong Jing‘s high-flying, card tossing action adventure comedy, The Man From Macau is online ahead of its forthcoming release the weekend of January 30, 2014. Lead actor Chow Yun-Fat returns to form once more in his iconic God Of Gamblers role with Jing, along with actor Nicholas Tse in a story that engages silly comedy and a touch of romance in its blend with spectacular action, danger, and illustrious casino-lit card ballet. The Man From Macau (a.k.a. From Vegas To Macau) also stars Chapman To, Annie Wu and Jing Tian, with Kimmy Tong, Benz Hui, Max Zhang, Philip Ng, Sammy Sum and Natalie Meng rounding out the cast. SYNOPSIS: Super Hacker “Show Hand” (Nicholas TSE) and Karl (Chapman TO) went to Las Vegas with their mentor, the retired swindler, Benz. They were there to visit Benz’s old buddy Hendrick (CHOW […]

Check Out The Second Official Trailer For ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI

Lee B. Golden III

Set to release in China the weekend of January 10, 2014 comes director Wong Ching-Po‘s upcoming film, Once Upon A Time In Shanghai. The film has already earned the praise of a few critics as it features performances by action stars Andy On and Philip Ng, the latter kicking off the new year as the film’s lead, with classic fight direction courtesy of action master Yuen Wo-Ping who turned 69 years young this week! A production of Mega Vision Pictures Ltd., Once Upon A Time In Shanghai headlines a list of hotly anticipated titles of the new year. The film also stars Jiang Luxia, Sammo Hung, Michelle Hu, Wang Chunyuan, Chen Kuentai, Fung Hak-On and Mao Junjie. Check out the new trailer below, in addition to a new 20-second TV spot and other viral poster art forwarded by Twitch, Far East Films and Hong Kong Movie Posters. SYNOPSIS: In the […]