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Santa Sammo Celebrates Christmas With Two New Posters For THE BODYGUARD
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THE MONKEY KING 2 Unveils Its Heroes And Villain In New Character Posters
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Johnnie To Headlines Alongside List Of Acclaimed Directors For An Eight-Part Hong Kong History Epic
The very fact that To‘s Hong Kong historical octology is loaded with so many names speaks with much regard to just how epic this project is going to be, as well as informative for those not too familar with the history of the bustling city and its culture. It’s not widely known what to expect of this particular project, although hopefully we’ll see some nuggets go viral along the way, although the attachmemt of the likes of Yuen, Hark, Woo, Hung and Lam have definitely garnered my interest.
Eddie Peng And Sammo Hung Duke It Out In The New RISE OF THE LEGEND Trailer!
Revisting the classic story of legendary martial arts master Wong Fei-Hung for the big screen is not something you take lightly. Alas, expectations are quite high for this newest origin telling from director Roy Chow in Rise Of The Legend, pitting lead actor Eddie Peng at the center of late Qing Dynasty upheaval in Guangzhou, against smarms of gangs and a human trafficking ring.
The film will also reportedly deal with other layers of Wong’s life, regarding love, and his relationship with his father – all of which could help shape the film in advance toward greater prospects. Ergo, if sequels are to be, then watching Peng trade blows with legendary action star Sammo Hung is also a great way to get things started.
Rest assured, the latest trailer below is just one in a handful of promotional videos fans can expect along the way until its release throughout Asia starting late next month. Universal Pictures International has worldwide distribution rights outside China, in which case, expect the film to arrive in English-language territoties and other countries next year.
Watch the new trailer below, along with a new short promo!
Check Out These Stylish New RISE OF THE LEGEND Character Posters!
It’s neither too late nor early for some more promotional gems for director Roy Chow‘s biopictoral epic, Rise Of The Legend. With over a month to go before the film is finally released in China, there’s already some momentum building thanks to a few trailers now going viral, as well as some behind-the-scenes feaurettes. And yes, more are on the way.
Of course, in the meantime, we now have another fresh new set of vibrant posters headlining our cast of late Qing Dynasty characters surrounding this new origin iteration of legendary martial arts master Wong Fei-Hung and his battle against society’s most corrupt. Check them all out below right now, and if you’d like, check out some previous pictures by clicking here.
Rise Of The Legend Is written by Fearless scribe Christine To, and is also produced by Hung, along with Ivy Ho and Bill Kong, with fight choreography by Corey Yuen Kwai. Eddie Peng and Sammo Hung are joined by Max Zhang, Wang Luodan, Jing Boran and Wong Cho Lam, with special appearances by Tony Leung Ka-fai and Angelababy. The film bows in China this November. Universal Pictures International also has worldwide distribution rights outside of Asia.
Wong Fei-Hung Kung Fu Reboot Epic RISE OF THE LEGEND Brandishes A New Poster
If you’ve been paying any attention in the past few months, you may have already seen the recent glimpses of Nightfall helmer Roy Chow‘s newest venture with the forthcoming biopictoral origin reboot, Rise Of The Legend. It’s a cinematic revamp of the classic story of the legendary and once-living martial arts master and healer, Wong Fei-Hung, whose life has become the very subject of decades of kung fu cinema greatness, most prominently in the eyes of martial arts action stylings of Jet Li and Jackie Chan, Tsui Hark, Yuen Woo Ping’s and the late Lau Kar-Leung and Kwan Tak Hing.
The newest reinvention now finds actor Eddie Peng (Tai Chi Zero, Tai Chi Hero, Unbeatable) next in line to fill the shoes of the legendary no-shadow kicking hero from a script by Fearless scribe Christine To, and action director Corey Yuen (Fong Sai Yuk 1 and 2, The Transporter Trilogy). Universal Pictures has since boarded the film’s distribution as producers for its worldwide release between now and next year, so fans may expect even more promotional materials to come, including more trailers, feaurettes, TV spots, and likely more posters as well, including the newest poster just below:
Rise Of The Legend joins Peng with Sammo Hung, Wang Luodan, Jing Boran, Wong Cho Lam and Zhang Jin, in addition to special appearances by Tony Leung Ka-fai and Angelababy. The film bows in China on November 21.
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.
Hell Is The Only Way Out In The New Trailer For The Wong Fei-Hung Origin Epic, RISE OF THE LEGEND!
Director Roy Chow‘s grand plan to reinvent once-living martial arts legend and cinematic folk hero, Wong Fei-Hung wasn’t without its fair share of criticisms from purists. Of course, some of that noise died down with the teaser for said film, Rise Of The Legend back in August, giving a shiny and quite lusterful glimpse into Chow‘s forthcoming origin telling based on Fearless scribe Christine To’s screenplay.
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
[UPDATED] RISE OF THE LEGEND Shares New Ink With Pick Up From Universal
Special thanks in part to Marcus Rivera for the update!
Subway Cinema/NYAFF Presents: OLD SCHOOL KUNG FU FEST 2014!
The movie that cracked the genre in half, 36th Chamber is king of the kung fu films — everyone references it, everyone steals from it, but it still holds up today. LKL’s god-brother, Gordon Liu, plays a kid in Manchu-occupied China who gets his entire family killed by the Manchus because he is an idiot. With nowhere else to go, he flees to the Shaolin Temple, and begs them to train him for revenge. Training involves mastering 35 chambers, each teaching a different discipline, and as he conquers them one-by-one the Buddhist philosophy behind Shaolin kung fu opens his third eye to enlightenment. The training sequence is a stock martial arts movie setpiece, but in the hands of LKL it expands into an hour-long, genius-level, cinematic tone poem on how discipline, focus, commitment, and willpower can save you from yourself.