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FROM VEGAS TO MACAU Gets A Sequel With More Names Attached

Continuing the trend of filming in exotic locales in and around Asia, writer and director Wong Jing is expected to return with a second offering of his revitalized spin on the God Of Gamblers franchise with the production of From Vegas To Macau 2. Apparently, the first film which released in January beat commercial expectations despite mixed reviews, and will now ante up the production with a larger budget for a 3D shoot that will take place in Thailand, Mainland Macau and Hong Kong. From Vegas To Macau 2 is tentatively set for the next Chinese Lunar New Year in February 2015 and will once again feature actor Chow Yun-Fat reprising his lead role along with newly added cast members, award-winning actress Nick Cheung (Unbeatable) and Carina Lau (Young Detective Dee). Actor Nicholas Tse will also reportedly be reprising his role in the Wong Jing sequel before relocating this August […]

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 […]

Chow Yun-Fat Holds The Biggest Cards In The New Trailer For THE MAN FROM MACAU

Lee B. Golden III

The new trailer is online for writer and director Wong Jing‘s latest action comedy, The Man From Macau. Newly retitled from its previous name, From Vegas To Macau, the film sees actor Chow Yun-Fat returning to familiar territory with an old character from the classic God Of Gamblers film franchise that began in 1989 with Wong at the helm. The Man From Macau is produced by Andrew Lau and Dong Yu, and also stars Nicholas Tse, Chapman To, Annie Wu, Jing Tian, Kimmy Tong, Benz Hui, Max Zhang, Philip Ng, Sammy Sum and Natalie Meng. The film currently has multi-territorial acquisition since its appearance at the American Film Market and will make its domestic premiere on January 30, 2014 on the eve of the Chinese New Year, competing on the same weekend with Chow’s other long awaited film, The Monkey King, with action star Donnie Yen. SYNOPSIS: Super Hacker “Show […]