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SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT Readies For ACFM Buyers This Week

Lee B. Golden III

Nearly a decade since its announcement, Juno Mak’s new crime thriller, Sons Of The Neon Night, will finally have its day with buyers at the upcoming Asian Content & Film Market in Busan. Taiwan-based Distribution Workshop will rep international sales on the film which began filming in 2017 and wrapped the following year, followed by next to no movement despite at one point being announced for a 2019 release. Planned for a 2025 release, Sons Of The Neon Night is directed by Mak from his own script. It stars Takeshi Kaneshiro in a story set in a post-apocalyptic and snowed-in Hong Kong, where explosive gun battles and the murder of the leader of a global drug trafficking ring ignite a war to create a world without drugs. The film also stars Sean Lau, Tony Leung Ka-fai, along with Louis Koo and Ritchie Jen, Gao Yuanyuan, and Wyman Wong, and features […]

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CRISIS NEGOTIATORS: Gripping Trailer Reveals Herman Yau’s Remake Of A Familiar 90s Thriller

Lee B. Golden III

Remember F. Gary Gray’s The Negotiator? Welp, Hong Kong action favorite Herman Yau remade it. Indeed, Crisis Negotiators the his latest from the Raid On The Lethal Zone and upcoming Customs Frontline helmer. He reteams with leading man Sean Lau after The White Storm 3: Heaven Or Hell, who plays a negotiator who desperately seizes a police station after being framed for a crime he didn’t commit. The line-up also lists Francis Ng in the pivotal role of the skilled negotiator called in to do what he does best, barring the intricate twists and turns that may happen along the way. Edko is releasing the movie on June 13, and the first official trailer is below!

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THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL Gets An Explosive Official Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

Rough weather is abound once again with the upcoming release of The White Storm 3: Heaven Or Hell. Herman Yau’s return to the hard-hitting non-linear crime franchise now has an official trailer to show for its efforts, following a teaser preview earlier this year. Hong Kong police agent Cheung works undercover in Kang’s drug cartel, while another undercover cop Au successfully earns their trust in an incident, a brotherly-bond is built among the three. After the Police busts the syndicate in Hong Kong, Kang subsequently hides away in the Golden Triangle, by chance he receives a tip-off about the betrayal within his circle of trust… The White Storm 3: Heaven Or Hell stars Aaron Kwok for his first appearance in the action-packed franchise, along with Sean Lau who starred in the first film from late director Benny Chan. Also starring is none other than actor Louis Koo, who now tops […]

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THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL Teaser Dreams Big, Explodes Bigger!

Lee B. Golden III

Actors Louis Koo, Sean Lau, and Aaron Kwok are ready to heat the summer with Universe Films dealing out another in the discursive action franchise that is The White Storm. Enter director Herman Yau succeeding his role for a second time after inheriting the keys from Benny Chan to helm 2019’s second installment, with an exciting new teaser now online for The White Storm 3: Heaven Or Hell, following poster and image reveals several weeks ago. Cheung (by Aaron Kwok) is an undercover from the HK Police in a SE Asia drug cartel led by the notorious Thai drug dealer, Kang (by Sean Lau), fighting many tough battles together, the brotherhood between the two slowly develops. However, Cheung would never forget his real mission. Back in the remote and isolated world of drug production in the Golden Triangle, he finally reaches out to superintendent of Narcotics Bureau, Au (by Louis […]

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THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL Delivers Decisive Imagery In Climatic Official Key Art And Stills From The Summer Release!

Lee B. Golden III

One of the most propulsive action crime sagas ever made in the last decade remains on track for a third entry in its non-linear layout with The White Storm 3: Heaven Or Hell. The Herman Yau-directed thriller starring Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, and Sean Lau will release in local cinemas this summer on July 28, as announced by AMTD Digital Inc. on Wednesday. The film marks the second collaboration between Hong Kong SAR actor Kwok and AMTD Digital following the recent production launch of sports drama, My First of May, as well as for fellow actor Lau with AMTD Digital since the release of the explosive hit sequel, Shock Wave 2 starring Andy Lau. Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD Digital Inc. serves as exec producer and exec manager of the new flick. Universe Films Distribution Co. Ltd. currently represents all world sales. The late Benny Chan directed the first […]

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WARRIORS OF FUTURE: Netflix Debuts The Official Trailer For The Sci-Fi Action Hit Starring Louis Koo

Lee B. Golden III

Netflix just debuted the official trailer for Warriors Of Future, the latest from director Ng Yuen Fai and starring and produced by Louis Koo. The film was announced on Thursday as part of the streamer’s recent packaging of Chinese-language projects to arrive between now and next year, including four other dramas you can read about here. In 2055, a meteorite, which brings a fast-growing alien vine named “Pandora”, crashes down on a barren Earth ravaged by pollution and global warming. “Pandora” purifies the planet but kills everything in its path. To protect the citizens of their city, the heavily armored military of Hong Kong, armed with the plant’s genetic map, tries but fails to destroy “Pandora” and uncovers a conspiracy. Warriors Of Future also stars Sean Lau, Carina Lau, and Philip Keung.

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WARRIORS OF FUTURE: Don’t Miss The Newest Trailer For Ng Yuen-Fai’s Sci-Fi Action Debut

Lee B. Golden III

It’s been eight (count ’em, EIGHT) years since VFX steward Ng Yuen-Fai’s conceptual sci-fi action short, Virtus, made the rounds with the substantial backing by the presence of actor Louis Koo whose One Cool Film label has been shepherding the project as producer. Indeed the wait has been long for the sci-fi thriller we all know now as Warriors Of Future, which joins Koo alongside actors Sean Lau, Carina Lau, Nick Cheung, Phillip Keung, Qian Wu and many more. Penned by Law Chi-Leung, the film is set in the future where Earth is devoid of life due to climate change and pollution, while a meteorite brings an extraterrestrial life to our planet. That’s the basic gist of what we’ve been seeing apart from the ambitious production design and feel we’ve been gathering from the recent trailers and behind-the-scenes featurettes making the rounds, including a new trailer available as of Monday which […]

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WARRIORS OF FUTURE: Ng Yuen-Fai’s New Sci-Fi Thriller Revs Up A 2022 Hong Kong SAR China Release

Lee B. Golden III

It’s been about eight years since actor Louis Koo planted his producer flag at One Cool Film, having built a successful slate of active and developing projects. One such title includes VFX steward Ng Yuen-Fai’s long-awaited feature directing debut, Warriors Of Future, starring Koo and actor Sean Lau – both who’ve kept busy in the years since completing the film. Fast forward to today, and after surviving a changing industrial atmosphere in the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the film’s campaign is on a roll as of last week, rolling out two Breaking News-style promos published online for Hong Kong SAR China readers – the latest of which you can view above. The film, according to HK01, is revving up a release on 200 theatrical screens in 2022, which will also include outdoor theaters. In the not-too-distant future, pollution and global warming have left Earth barren, a giant meteorite […]

SHOCK WAVE 2: Herman Yau’s Explosive Andy Lau Sequel Lands A North American On-Demand Release In November

Lee B. Golden III

https://vimeo.com/590220479 Echelon Studios, Inc. and Stonecutter Media LTD have long since acquired Herman Yau’s Shock Wave 2 and are officially announcing its on-demand premiere in North America beginning November 2. Platforms include Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, and other cable systems, as well as DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T U-Verse, and Sling TV. Starring and produced by award-winning actor Andy Lau (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS, INFERNAL AFFAIRS), the film chronicles the riveting story of former bomb disposal officer, Poon Shing-Fung. Suffering from amnesia and the loss of his leg in an explosion five years ago, he becomes the top suspect of a terrorist attack. On the run from the police, Poon must stop a terrorist organization from destroying Hong Kong while piecing together his identity. SHOCK WAVE 2 debuted No. 1 at the global box office, grossing $63.9 million in its opening weekend, and features lauded action choreography by Li Chung-Chi (THE LEGEND OF DRUNKEN […]

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SHOCK WAVE 2: HONG KONG DESTRUCTION Review: Façades Come Off For An Even Darker, Explosive Andy Lau Thriller

Lee B. Golden III

Filmmaker Herman Yau returning to the director’s chair for a sequel to his 2017 thriller, Shock Wave, was the smart thing to do, particularly if the intent was to do something different with the same actor getting top billing. For fans of actor Andy Lau in this case, there shouldn’t be too many complaints – by the time he shot this movie, he’d been an entertainer for close to two-thirds of his life, and at 59 years young, he’s still killin’ it. In Trinity CineAsia’s upcoming home release of Shock Wave 2: Hong Kong Destruction, Lau toplines once more for a story that doesn’t keep you on your toes too long before smacking you in the face with something violent. And by “smack”, I mean the up-close-and-personal view of what a vast airport facility looks like as it’s blowing up from the inside out. It kind of reminds you of […]

SHOCK WAVE 2 Lands Andy Lau On The Run In The Official Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

Finally slating a December release, Shock Wave 2 will mark the latest pairing for respective actor/director duo Andy Lau and Herman Yau who worked together on the inaugural 2017 crime thriller, which boasts earnings of up to $63 million dollars at the China box office. New premise and characterization takes shape from a script by Yau and co-scribe Erica Lee, as it centers on Lau as an ex-bomb disposal expert caught in a web of intrigue as he’s framed for terrorism and forced on the run to clear his name. Lau is joined by actress Ni Ni, and actors Sean Lau, Philip Keung, Timmy Hung and Babyjohn Choi.

SHOCK WAVE 2: Andy Lau, Amnesiac And On The Run In The Official Trailer

SHOCK WAVE 2: Andy Lau, Amnesiac And On The Run In The Official Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

Director Herman Yau clearly has every intention to turn the page from his 2017 hostage thriller, Shock Wave. With its sequel now in route, the first official trailer is making the rounds and you can bet what you see happens to actor Andy Lau’s character is only a smidget of the upheaval and danger that awaits. Written by Erica Li and Eric Lee, Shock Wave 2 sets up Lau with a different role in an all-new story. Here, he plays a former bomb disposal expert who turns to help from an old colleague after getting framed for a terrorist attack and losing his memory. The film also stars Sean Lau and Ni Ni, who’ve long since wrapped filming last summer long before the pandemic, although releasing it theatrically may be a different story depending on the outlook. Judging by the footage and artwork though, it looks like a December 24 […]

WARRIORS OF FUTURE: Louis Koo’s Latest Pits Man Versus Machine In The Newest Trailer!

Lee B. Golden III

It’s high time for events to unfold at FilMart in Hong Kong, reaffirmed no less than what we now get to witness in the brand new official trailer for VFX artist Ng Yuen-Fai’s latest directing gig, Warriors Of Future. In the not-too-distant future, pollution and global warming have left Earth barren, a giant meteorite crashed down and an odd looking vine started to grow from it. While this vine, people called it Pandora, sucked up the smog and began to purify Earth, it also grew at high speed destroying anything in sight. When the genetic map of Pandora was revealed, genetic modification became the last hope for mankind. The last four years have proven pivotal for the production between filming and budget issues, as well as the obvious matter of post production. For all intents and purposes however, Warriors Of Future stands to be a prospective in several ways – […]

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The First Teaser For Ng Yuen-Fai’s WARRIORS OF FUTURE Lends An Auspicious Glance At Chinese Sci-Fi Action And Fantasy

Lee B. Golden III

One Cool Film Group Leave it to Louis Koo and an ambitious VFX wizard with a filmic vision of equal caliber to further lend competitve weight this week with an official look at upcoming sci-fi thriller, Warriors Of Future. The $56 million dollar spectacle hails a slick, stylish and strong-looking debut for director Ng Yuen-fai now hitting the Filmart floor in Hong Kong under Koo’s One Cool Film banner, and with the actor/producer joined once more by fellow film cohort, actor Sean Lau. In the not-too-distant future, pollution and global warming have left Earth barren, a giant meteorite crashed down and an odd looking vine started to grow from it. While this vine, people called it Pandora, sucked up the smog and began to purify Earth, it also grew at high speed destroying anything in sight. When the genetic map of Pandora was revealed, genetic modification became the last hope […]

WARRIORS OF FUTURE Signals Launch Of One Cool Films’s Slate

Lee B. Golden III

Expect seething drama and action to surface in the new thriller from director Wilson Yip, Paradox, in which actor Louis Koo stars next to a heavy-hitting, power-packed cast. In the meantime, you can also expect to hear more on Koo’s other ventures, including Warriors Of Future which has already begun production as of last month. Next to reteaming with fellow actor Sean Lau, Koo himself is also producing the film via his One Cool Films banner which launched at Filmart this week. Visual-effects veteran Ng Yuen-fai (Bodyguards And Assassins), whose One Cool Films VFX shingle FatFace Production, provided the heavy sci-fi visuals that went into the proof of concept that went viral several years ago as Virtus, is directing. You can check out some behind the scenes footage in the player below along with the video announcement of One Cool’s upcoming slate just beneath which also includes Nick Cheung’s Taste […]

Louis Koo’s Ambitious Sci-Fi, VIRTUS, Now Filming

Lee B. Golden III

The word is that sequels to Louis Koo and Sean Lau pairings, The White Storm and Out Of Inferno are currently in-bound. In the meantime, even more details are currently needed now that both actors have begun filming Koo’s latest sci-fi film endeavor, Virtus. The project has been a few years in the making while housed over at Koo’s One Cool Film banner which launched in 2013 and is also home to films Line Walker, Wild City and upcoming Meow from director Benny Chan. Ng Yuen Fai, credited for supplying visual effects on films such as The Warlords and The Storm Warriors, as well as both Tai Chi Zero and Tai Chi Hero, will make his feature debut. Plot details are extensively nil but as far as the rest of us are concerned, the various proof-of-concept bits that have found their way online are pretty telling. Koo and Lau suited […]

Review: CALL OF HEROES (2016) Fights And Flies Without Feigning

Lee B. Golden III

I sat down to Call Of Heroes eager to see the action direction from legendary film star Sammo Hung. And let it be a testament to bloated expectations that about twenty minutes in, I thought I was going to be disappointed. Allow me to explain. It’s the thing with wuxia for me, fantasy based martial arts that succeeds or fails like the extremes of a pendulum. It’s either choreographed so well that it’s awesome, or it reaches the level of standard and, sadly, you are made so uncomfortably aware of wires and post production work that the crew might as well be on camera in the scene. Call Of Heroes threatened, at first, to arrive like the infamous latter. I remember liking Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword Of Destiny much more than the first one (and probably because of the welcome absence of scenes like the tree “fight” notable much […]

Cine Asia Takes Heed Of Benny Chan’s CALL OF HEROES For VoD, DVD & Blu-Ray In January

Lee B. Golden III

If there were ever an actor worthy of big screen appeal as a villain, instantly it would be actor Louis Koo as the heinous, murdering son of a General in Benny Chan’s latest home release prospect, Call Of Heroes. Action legend Sammo Hung himself directed the action headlining the riveting drama telling of a group of skilled warriors uniting against a coming threat with actors Eddie Peng, Wu Jing, Sean Lau and Liu Kai Chi delivering even more of the film’s best performances. My personal favorite action scene takes place in the second half which takes place on a bridge – a scene also exemplary of how to design action to permeate around the drama, lending further weight and credit to the film’s overall story and script. These are just a few points I’ll leave off here about the film for you to mull over while I’m more than pleased […]

HEARTFALL ARISES, Bullets Fly And Buildings Topple In The New Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

It’s almost hilarious looking at the latest trailer for Wu Pinru’s directorial debut, Heartfall Arises. While it certainly bears the intensity and intrigue of a thrilling crime pic, it’s not often you get a trailer like this, and I won’t go into detail, but I wouldn’t blame you if you were a little beside yourself with how jocular it feels by the second half. SYNOPSIS: This is a provoking mysterious thriller about two Chinese chess masters who have been entangled in several serial murder cases in relation to the effect of organ transplants. John Ma (Nicholas Tse) a Hong Kong brave cop, and Calvin Che (Sean Lau) a local criminal psychologist brought together are under the great threat and struggle to define all means evolved from the killings. Their final confrontation will not only uncover the lead behind the scene but also put numerous innocent people in great danger than […]

CALL OF HEROES Gets A Brand New Trailer!

Lee B. Golden III

If there’s one thing I’m glad about while writing about director Benny Chan’s newest period actioner, Call Of Heroes, is the guarantee that it’s coming abroad as well. The film is just less than two months out from its release and host to a raft of fine acting and action talents such as Eddie Peng, Sean Lau, Louis Koo and Wu Jing leading the story of a village in 1914, wrought with danger when its protectors arrest the son of a warlord committing vicious acts of murder. Looking at the trailers of which there have been three so far, there’s no mistaking that the overall tone of this movie is going to be an enthralling one. It’s easily become one of my most anticipated titles of the year among others, and I certainly look forward to viewing it myself on the big screen when it opens in due time. In […]