Having truly cemented his legendary status, Donnie Yen has emerged as one of the few martial arts and kung-fu superstars in the scene that has never really let down his fans, except with this sequel. Still wowing audiences into his 50s with his skill, technique and command of the screen regardless of his role, he returns to the ‘Iceman’ saga with director Raymond Yip for this action-packed sequel, arriving on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital from WellGo USA on February 19.
During the Ming Dynasty, palace guard Ying is accidentally buried alive in a massive avalanche and finds himself frozen in time as a result. Brought back to life and finding his associates Sao, Niehu and Yuanlong still alive, Ying is awakened in the modern-day where he learns that a legendary object can help him return to his time-period, known as The Golden Wheel of Time which can correct the wrongs of history,...
During the Ming Dynasty, palace guard Ying is accidentally buried alive in a massive avalanche and finds himself frozen in time as a result. Brought back to life and finding his associates Sao, Niehu and Yuanlong still alive, Ying is awakened in the modern-day where he learns that a legendary object can help him return to his time-period, known as The Golden Wheel of Time which can correct the wrongs of history,...
- 2/24/2019
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Period drama wins Special Jury, Screenwriter and New Talent prizes.
Chinese director Feng Xiaogang’s Youth was the big winner at the 2nd Asian Brilliant Stars Awards in Berlin, scooping the Special Jury Award and two other prizes.
The hit period drama, which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival last year, was also awarded best screenwriter for Yan Geling’s script, and the Asian New Talent award, which went to actress Zhong Chuxi.
Israeli filmmaker Samuel Maoz was awarded best director for Foxtrot, which won the Grand Jury Prize in Venice last year.
Best actress went to Thailand’s Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying for her role in Bad Genius, a hit drama about an exam cheating scam, while Taiwan’s Chang Chen won best actor for Chinese martial arts drama Brotherhood Of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield.
Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yang was awarded best producer for Paths Of The Soul, which he wrote, directed and produced...
Chinese director Feng Xiaogang’s Youth was the big winner at the 2nd Asian Brilliant Stars Awards in Berlin, scooping the Special Jury Award and two other prizes.
The hit period drama, which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival last year, was also awarded best screenwriter for Yan Geling’s script, and the Asian New Talent award, which went to actress Zhong Chuxi.
Israeli filmmaker Samuel Maoz was awarded best director for Foxtrot, which won the Grand Jury Prize in Venice last year.
Best actress went to Thailand’s Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying for her role in Bad Genius, a hit drama about an exam cheating scam, while Taiwan’s Chang Chen won best actor for Chinese martial arts drama Brotherhood Of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield.
Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yang was awarded best producer for Paths Of The Soul, which he wrote, directed and produced...
- 2/23/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Bridging The Dragon initiative also teaming with Efm and Asian Film and Television Promotion for Sino-European Production Seminar.
A group of Chinese officials will meet next week with Germany’s Federal Film Board (Ffa) and other film industry representatives to discuss a Sino-German co-production treaty as part of the Bridging The Dragon initiative.
China Film Group chairman Jiao Hongfen and Miao Xiaotian, president of the China Film Co-production Corporation (Cfcc), will head the Chinese delegation. In addition to the Ffa, they will also meet with Germany’s Federal Commission of Culture and Media (Bkm), Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg, promotional body German Films, and producers such as Constantin Film.
Germany is currently the only major European economy that doesn’t have a co-production treaty with China, which has agreements in place with Belgium, Estonia, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
Bridging The Dragon is also teaming with the Efm and Asian Film and Television Promotion (Aftp) to host the...
A group of Chinese officials will meet next week with Germany’s Federal Film Board (Ffa) and other film industry representatives to discuss a Sino-German co-production treaty as part of the Bridging The Dragon initiative.
China Film Group chairman Jiao Hongfen and Miao Xiaotian, president of the China Film Co-production Corporation (Cfcc), will head the Chinese delegation. In addition to the Ffa, they will also meet with Germany’s Federal Commission of Culture and Media (Bkm), Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg, promotional body German Films, and producers such as Constantin Film.
Germany is currently the only major European economy that doesn’t have a co-production treaty with China, which has agreements in place with Belgium, Estonia, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
Bridging The Dragon is also teaming with the Efm and Asian Film and Television Promotion (Aftp) to host the...
- 2/18/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Unlike previous spin off Once Upon a Time in Triad Society (1996), Portland Street Blues (1998) is an official part of the franchise, involving a number of series stalwarts such as writer/producer Manfred Wong and executive producer Wong Jing. It also features cameos from the likes of Francs Ng, Ekin Cheng and Jerry Lamb portraying the roles they made famous in the main Young and Dangerous series. What sets Portland Street Blues apart from the main series is not only that it is one of the superior entries of the series, but that the main focus is on a female character in a usually male dominated genre. Portland Street Blues main focus is on the life of bisexual Triad member Sister 13 (Sandra Ng), who...
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- 7/11/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Beijing-based company announces news at Shanghai International Film Festival.
Shanghai: Terence Chang and Yang Xin’s Lucida Entertainment has signed three young Chinese stars to its fast-growing talent stable – Godfrey Gao, Huang Jingyu and Wang Chuanjun.
The Beijing-based company will represent Taiwanese-Canadian star Gao in the mainland China market, co-operating with the actor’s Taiwanese management company, JetStar Entertainment. It will be the sole agent for Huang Jingyu and Wang Chuanjun.
Lucida announced the signings at its one-year anniversary party at the on-going Shanghai International Film Festival, attended by a host of local stars and industry figures, including Yuen Woo-ping and Manfred Wong.
Gao has credits including The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones (2013), produced by Constantin Film, and Leong Po-chih’s The Jade Pendant (2016).
Huang’s credits include Zhang Meng’s upcoming comedy drama Guns And Kidneys and Dante Lam’s Operation Red Sea, scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2017, while Wang recently starred in [link...
Shanghai: Terence Chang and Yang Xin’s Lucida Entertainment has signed three young Chinese stars to its fast-growing talent stable – Godfrey Gao, Huang Jingyu and Wang Chuanjun.
The Beijing-based company will represent Taiwanese-Canadian star Gao in the mainland China market, co-operating with the actor’s Taiwanese management company, JetStar Entertainment. It will be the sole agent for Huang Jingyu and Wang Chuanjun.
Lucida announced the signings at its one-year anniversary party at the on-going Shanghai International Film Festival, attended by a host of local stars and industry figures, including Yuen Woo-ping and Manfred Wong.
Gao has credits including The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones (2013), produced by Constantin Film, and Leong Po-chih’s The Jade Pendant (2016).
Huang’s credits include Zhang Meng’s upcoming comedy drama Guns And Kidneys and Dante Lam’s Operation Red Sea, scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2017, while Wang recently starred in [link...
- 6/19/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Aarif Rahman, Tony Leung, Christy Chung | Written by Robert Lee, Manfred Wong | Directed by Raymond Yip, Manfred Wong
Review by Baron Fortnightly
“Known as ‘The Little Dragon’ to legions of adoring fans, Bruce Lee is regarded by many as the greatest martial arts legend who ever lived. From his birth on November 27th 1940 to his departure for San Francisco in 1959, discover how Bruce Lee lived through war and persecution and survived the brutal street-gangs of 1950′s Hong Kong before going on to live his dreams.”
Young Bruce Lee is a Hong Kong biopic based on the recollections of Bruce Lee’s siblings, mainly the first-hand experiences of his younger brother Robert Lee, author of the book “Bruce Lee: My Brother”. From the opening credits you can tell this film has high production values, and why not, it’s an incredible look at the world’s most famous martial...
Review by Baron Fortnightly
“Known as ‘The Little Dragon’ to legions of adoring fans, Bruce Lee is regarded by many as the greatest martial arts legend who ever lived. From his birth on November 27th 1940 to his departure for San Francisco in 1959, discover how Bruce Lee lived through war and persecution and survived the brutal street-gangs of 1950′s Hong Kong before going on to live his dreams.”
Young Bruce Lee is a Hong Kong biopic based on the recollections of Bruce Lee’s siblings, mainly the first-hand experiences of his younger brother Robert Lee, author of the book “Bruce Lee: My Brother”. From the opening credits you can tell this film has high production values, and why not, it’s an incredible look at the world’s most famous martial...
- 4/2/2017
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Hong Kong-based Mei Ah Entertainment Group has announced a slate of six films at Hong Kong Filmart, including a film centred on a half-butterfly woman and China’s answer to Boyhood.
Based on Cai Jun’s popular suspense novel, Butterfly Cemetery 3D is a $12m fantasy thriller about a half-butterfly woman directed by Joe Ma and produced by Manfred Wong.
The effects-heavy film was shot mainly in Budapest and stars Zhang Li and Vivian Dawson.
Wong is the producer of a further two projects, of which the first is an untitled crime thriller by Philip Yung. Inspired by a true story, the film follows a village woman who travels across China to track down the murderer of her husband over 17 years. It is also produced by Julia Chu, who produced Yung’s critically acclaimed Port Of Call.
The second is Yu Zhong’s Growing Up, a coming-of-age drama that follows Wu Zang Suet, the child star...
Based on Cai Jun’s popular suspense novel, Butterfly Cemetery 3D is a $12m fantasy thriller about a half-butterfly woman directed by Joe Ma and produced by Manfred Wong.
The effects-heavy film was shot mainly in Budapest and stars Zhang Li and Vivian Dawson.
Wong is the producer of a further two projects, of which the first is an untitled crime thriller by Philip Yung. Inspired by a true story, the film follows a village woman who travels across China to track down the murderer of her husband over 17 years. It is also produced by Julia Chu, who produced Yung’s critically acclaimed Port Of Call.
The second is Yu Zhong’s Growing Up, a coming-of-age drama that follows Wu Zang Suet, the child star...
- 3/15/2016
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Hong Kong’s Mei Ah Entertainment will unveil several projects at Filmart today, including a co-production with Wong Kar Wai’s Jet Tone Productions titled Drive Me Crazy, and a Boyhood-inspired drama, Growing Up, which will be shot over a period of 15 years.
Drive Me Crazy, a $12m romantic drama scripted by Zhou Jingzhi (The Grandmaster), tells the story of a jilted bride who pays a stranger to take her on a road trip from Beijing to Yunnan.
Chen Chang and Luodan Wang (The Continent) will head the cast of the film, which is currently in pre-production. The director has yet to be confirmed.
Produced by Manfred Wong and directed by Yu Zhong, Growing Up will follow a group of child actors as they grow up in Beijing – with the aim of capturing the growth of the city and China as a country, as well as the children.
In addition, Gordon Chan and [link...
Drive Me Crazy, a $12m romantic drama scripted by Zhou Jingzhi (The Grandmaster), tells the story of a jilted bride who pays a stranger to take her on a road trip from Beijing to Yunnan.
Chen Chang and Luodan Wang (The Continent) will head the cast of the film, which is currently in pre-production. The director has yet to be confirmed.
Produced by Manfred Wong and directed by Yu Zhong, Growing Up will follow a group of child actors as they grow up in Beijing – with the aim of capturing the growth of the city and China as a country, as well as the children.
In addition, Gordon Chan and [link...
- 3/24/2015
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
The 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards is expected to be a hell of a show with some great films going head to head. Leading the way with nominations is The Grand Master with 14, followed by Unbeatable (Dante Lam).
There were complaints last year, that the show didn’t live up to expectations, mainly due to the fact the movie Cold Wars, won nearly every award. Best actor award see the likes of these guys going head to head, Tony Leung (The Grandmaster), Louis Koo (The White Storm) and also Anthony Wong (Ip Man: The Final Fight).
Take a look at the list and comment who you think will win. The winners will be announced on April 13.
Best Film:
- The Grandmaster
- Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
- The Way We Dance
- The White Storm
- Unbeatable
Best Director:
- Wong Kar Wai (The Grandmaster)
- Johnnie To...
There were complaints last year, that the show didn’t live up to expectations, mainly due to the fact the movie Cold Wars, won nearly every award. Best actor award see the likes of these guys going head to head, Tony Leung (The Grandmaster), Louis Koo (The White Storm) and also Anthony Wong (Ip Man: The Final Fight).
Take a look at the list and comment who you think will win. The winners will be announced on April 13.
Best Film:
- The Grandmaster
- Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
- The Way We Dance
- The White Storm
- Unbeatable
Best Director:
- Wong Kar Wai (The Grandmaster)
- Johnnie To...
- 2/7/2014
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
The Last Tycoon
Directed by Wong Jing
Written by Wong Jing, Manfred Wong and Koon-nam Lui
China, 2012
For the last little while now, Chinese cinema, Hong Kong-made films in particular, have been beating on the nationalism drum with George Kollias-esque intentensity. It’s not enough for films to just be about loose-cannon cops named after Mexican booze or guys in pajamas fighting monkeys, everything has to be, on an explicit level, about the nation, the people and patriotism.
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Donnie Yen’s Ip Man movies and Fist of Legend sequel, Jackie Chan’s 1911, and David Wu’s Cold Steel, which hit Fantasia last year, are all good examples of this.
Screening at Fantasia this year, Wong Jing’s period crime drama The Last Tycoon is a solid addition to that list, setting the story of a Shanghai crime boss against the Japanese attack and occupation of Shanghai in WW2.
After...
Directed by Wong Jing
Written by Wong Jing, Manfred Wong and Koon-nam Lui
China, 2012
For the last little while now, Chinese cinema, Hong Kong-made films in particular, have been beating on the nationalism drum with George Kollias-esque intentensity. It’s not enough for films to just be about loose-cannon cops named after Mexican booze or guys in pajamas fighting monkeys, everything has to be, on an explicit level, about the nation, the people and patriotism.
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Donnie Yen’s Ip Man movies and Fist of Legend sequel, Jackie Chan’s 1911, and David Wu’s Cold Steel, which hit Fantasia last year, are all good examples of this.
Screening at Fantasia this year, Wong Jing’s period crime drama The Last Tycoon is a solid addition to that list, setting the story of a Shanghai crime boss against the Japanese attack and occupation of Shanghai in WW2.
After...
- 7/30/2013
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
The Triads are back in “Young and Dangerous: Reloaded”, which sees producers Wong Jing and Manfred Wong returning to the hugely popular series following the fortunes of good looking gang upstarts. Though their quality might have been variable, the original films really were for many one of the standouts of 1990s Hong Kong genre cinema, the first instalment back in 1996 having been directed by Andrew Lau (“Infernal Affairs”) and having helped skyrocket the career of Ekin Cheng, along with co-stars Jordan Chan, Francis Ng, Gigi Lai and Simon Yam. And so, it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that more than 15 years and some 10 (at last count) sequels and spin-offs later, a reboot now arrives, directed by Daniel Chan, who recently also dabbled with gang action in “Triad”, attempting to revisit the formula for a new generation. Taking on the all-important lead role is Him Law (“Hong Kong...
- 7/9/2013
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
Fresh off making what was essentially a Young and Dangerous style gangster flick with Triad, director Daniel Chan Yee Heng does it for real with the Wong Jing-produced Young And Dangerous: Reloaded. Penned by original scriptwriter Manfred Wong, this reboot of the hugely popular series of 1990s movies - based on the comics of Cowman and Dickey Yau - sees Chan Ho Nam, Chicken and the rest of the boys take to the streets of Hong Kong to avenge the death of their boss, Brother Bee. Him Law and Leung Lit Wai embody the iconic roles made famous by Ekin Cheng and Jordan Chan, along with a host of young faces including Philip Ng, Ho Wan Sze, Paul Wong, Jazz Lam and Man Chi Leung. The...
- 12/9/2012
- Screen Anarchy
Jia Zhangke, a Venice film festival prizewinner, blasts China's 'cultural over-cleanliness' in Shanghai forum
He had to abandon one film lest it broke anti-pornography laws. Then he ditched a spy movie rather than fill it with Communist party "superheroes".
The frustration of making films in a country with "cultural over-cleanliness" has led an internationally acclaimed Chinese director to lash out at its censors, a state news site has reported.
Jia Zhangke won the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival in 2006 – apparently earning the approval of China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping, who is expected to become president next year.
But he began his career as an "underground" film-maker – directing movies that were praised abroad but never saw official release in China – and he complained of ongoing battles with censors as he addressed a cultural forum in Shanghai. Unusually, his remarks were reported by an official news site, china.org.cn.
"The...
He had to abandon one film lest it broke anti-pornography laws. Then he ditched a spy movie rather than fill it with Communist party "superheroes".
The frustration of making films in a country with "cultural over-cleanliness" has led an internationally acclaimed Chinese director to lash out at its censors, a state news site has reported.
Jia Zhangke won the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival in 2006 – apparently earning the approval of China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping, who is expected to become president next year.
But he began his career as an "underground" film-maker – directing movies that were praised abroad but never saw official release in China – and he complained of ongoing battles with censors as he addressed a cultural forum in Shanghai. Unusually, his remarks were reported by an official news site, china.org.cn.
"The...
- 6/16/2011
- by Tania Branigan
- The Guardian - Film News
Young Bruce Lee (aka Bruce Lee, My Brother)
Stars: Aarif Rahman, Tony Leung, Christy Chung | Written by Robert Lee & Manfred Wong | Directed by Raymond Yip & Manfred Wong
“Known as ‘The Little Dragon’ to legions of adoring fans, Bruce Lee is regarded by many as the greatest martial arts legend who ever lived. From his birth on November 27th 1940 to his departure for San Francisco in 1959, discover how Bruce Lee lived through war and persecution and survived the brutal street-gangs of 1950′s Hong Kong before going on to live his dreams.”
Young Bruce Lee is a Hong Kong biopic based on the recollections of Bruce Lee’s siblings, mainly the first-hand experiences of his younger brother Robert Lee, author of the book “Bruce Lee: My Brother”. From the opening credits you can tell this film has high production values, and why not, it’s an incredible look at the world...
Stars: Aarif Rahman, Tony Leung, Christy Chung | Written by Robert Lee & Manfred Wong | Directed by Raymond Yip & Manfred Wong
“Known as ‘The Little Dragon’ to legions of adoring fans, Bruce Lee is regarded by many as the greatest martial arts legend who ever lived. From his birth on November 27th 1940 to his departure for San Francisco in 1959, discover how Bruce Lee lived through war and persecution and survived the brutal street-gangs of 1950′s Hong Kong before going on to live his dreams.”
Young Bruce Lee is a Hong Kong biopic based on the recollections of Bruce Lee’s siblings, mainly the first-hand experiences of his younger brother Robert Lee, author of the book “Bruce Lee: My Brother”. From the opening credits you can tell this film has high production values, and why not, it’s an incredible look at the world...
- 5/27/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Director: Raymond Yip and Manfred Wong. Review: Adam Wing. Young Bruce Lee takes us back to the early days of a martial arts legend, seen through the eyes of his younger brother Robert. Robert Lee participated in the production of the film, which focuses primarily not on the fighting, but on the Lee family growing up. Produced by Manfred Wong (The Storm Riders) who also co-directed with Raymond Yip, Young Bruce Lee casts Aarif Lee as the legend-to-be. Aarif is no stranger to success either, having taken home the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer for his scene-stealing debut in the period drama Echoes of the Rainbow. He is joined by the likes of Tony Leung, Christy Chung, and Jennifer Tse (Nicholas Tse's sister) appearing in her big screen debut. Bruce Lee was still a baby when his famous father, Cantonese opera artist Lee Hoi Chuen (Tony Leung...
- 5/16/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
I always thought that Manfred Wong and Wai Man Yip’s “Bruce Lee, My Brother” (going under the title of “Young Bruce Lee” in the UK) worked better as a coming-of-age drama starring some guy who happened to be named Bruce Lee, instead of being about That Bruce Lee. As a movie that chronicles the early years of the legendary martial artist, the film probably takes more than a little bit of creative license (despite the fact that Bruce Lee’s little brother Robert produced the film, which is also based on Robert’s memoirs on his big bro), and yes, there is a reason why the trailer below only seems to show two action scenes — one in a darkly lit warehouse, and one in a boxing ring. Simply put, that’s pretty much the only two real action scenes in the whole movie. But as a film about a...
- 4/18/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Produced to coincide with the 70th anniversary of his birth, “Bruce Lee, My Brother” is a part-fictionalised biopic of the legendary star, based upon the memoirs of his younger brother Robert Lee, who was himself involved with the writing of the script. The film was directed by Manfred Wong (“The Storm Riders”) and Raymond Yip (“Anna in Kung Fu Land”), and endeavours to tell the story of Lee’s generally less well known early years. Charged with doing justice to the weighty role of one of the most popular and internationally recognisable stars of all time is Aarif Lee, who recently impressed with his award winning turn in “Echoes of the Rainbow”, with a supporting cast that includes Tony Leung Ka Fai, Christy Chung, and Jennifer Tse. Beginning from the very beginning with his birth in San Francisco in 1940, the film follows Bruce Lee, or Phoenix (Aarif Lee) as he was then nicknamed,...
- 2/15/2011
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
Who wouldn't want to see a biopic about the early life of Bruce Lee? Nearly 40 years after his death, Lee remains not only the most influential screen martial artist of all time, but the world's most famous Asian actor, period. Lee's trademark shriek, yellow jumpsuit & scratched face and torso made him a cultural icon of the 20th Century. His untimely death in 1973 at the age of just 32 only served to add to his mystique. However, while millions of fans have watched and re-watched his five kung-fu movies, quoted them ad infinitum and probably attempted to re-enact a sequence or two, Lee's early life, along with the dozens of films he made as a child & teenager, is considerably less well known. What directors Raymond Yip and Manfred Wong set out to do in their new film, Bruce Lee, My Brother is shed some light on who Bruce Lee was before he became a legend.
- 11/22/2010
- Screen Anarchy
In mid April, the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony was held and Bodyguards and Assassins swept most of the major award categories: grabbing Best Film, including the Best director award, Best supporting actor award, Best Cinematography award, Best Art Director, Best Costume Make Up Design Award, Best Action Choreography and Best Original Film Score award, for a tally of eight. - Hong Kong Film Scene: Local In mid April, the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony was held and Bodyguards and Assassins swept most of the major award categories: grabbing Best Film, including the Best director award, Best supporting actor award, Best Cinematography award, Best Art Director, Best Costume Make Up Design Award, Best Action Choreography and Best Original Film Score award, for a tally of eight. The number of award wins for this film shared the same number of Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in...
- 5/31/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
Hong Kong Film Scene: Local In mid April, the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony was held and Bodyguards and Assassins swept most of the major award categories: grabbing Best Film, including the Best director award, Best supporting actor award, Best Cinematography award, Best Art Director, Best Costume Make Up Design Award, Best Action Choreography and Best Original Film Score award, for a tally of eight. The number of award wins for this film shared the same number of Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2001 and Peter Chan’s The Warlord in 2007, topped only by Comrades: Almost a Love Story in 1997. Bodyguards and Assassins won several awards this year already at the Asian Film awards. The Berlinale’s Crystal Bear winner Echoes of the Rainbow was the other big winner of the night - grabbing a foursome of awards, most notably the Best Screenplay and Best Actor awards.
- 5/31/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
New Delhi, May 12 – A biopic about late action hero Bruce Lee is to be made to mark his birth on November 27 of this year.
Shooting of ‘Bruce Lee’ is expected to begin at the end of June and the film is scheduled for release before November 27, reports M1905.com.
The biopic will revolve around Bruce Lee’ pre-stardom story.
A young Hong Kong born singer-turned-actor is expected to play young Bruce.
Manfred Wong, producer of ‘Bruce Lee’, says Aarif’s appearance in ‘Echoes of the Rainbow’ reminded him of Bruce, and he believes Aarif is the ideal.
Shooting of ‘Bruce Lee’ is expected to begin at the end of June and the film is scheduled for release before November 27, reports M1905.com.
The biopic will revolve around Bruce Lee’ pre-stardom story.
A young Hong Kong born singer-turned-actor is expected to play young Bruce.
Manfred Wong, producer of ‘Bruce Lee’, says Aarif’s appearance in ‘Echoes of the Rainbow’ reminded him of Bruce, and he believes Aarif is the ideal.
- 5/12/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
A series of projects about martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee are in development, including a three-part biopic and a documentary about his life. The latter would be shown exclusively in Lee’s home-turned-museum, which was donated to the Hong Kong government earlier this year.
The first of the three Bruce Lee movies is scheduled to start shooting in October with actor Tony Leung Ka-fai playing the legend's father. It is scheduled for release on November 27, 2010, which marks the 70th anniversary of Lee's birth. The estimated cost is 50 million yuan ($7.3 million).
Variety reports the film, which is being produced by Li Chen and Manfred Wong for release by China's J.A. Media, has the cooperation of the Lee family, many of whom appeared at a press conference for the project on Monday.
"We've read many books and seen many movies about Bruce Lee, but there are many inaccuracies in them,...
The first of the three Bruce Lee movies is scheduled to start shooting in October with actor Tony Leung Ka-fai playing the legend's father. It is scheduled for release on November 27, 2010, which marks the 70th anniversary of Lee's birth. The estimated cost is 50 million yuan ($7.3 million).
Variety reports the film, which is being produced by Li Chen and Manfred Wong for release by China's J.A. Media, has the cooperation of the Lee family, many of whom appeared at a press conference for the project on Monday.
"We've read many books and seen many movies about Bruce Lee, but there are many inaccuracies in them,...
- 7/23/2009
- CinemaSpy
The siblings of Bruce Lee have authorized a three-part biopic about the famous martial artist. Lee died at the age of 32 from brain swelling 36 years ago on Monday July 20, though the exact details about his death are still the subject of controversy.
His brother, Robert Lee, said the purpose was to provide a more factual, authoritative account of his life and believes their are too many inaccuracies in the existing books and movies.
“It wasn’t immediately clear” to the Hollywood Reporter who would play Bruce Lee in the film. Tony Leung Ka-fai will play Lee’s father, Lee Hoi-Chuen. No director has been hired for the October start date and a scheduled release date of November 27, 2010, the 70th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s birth.
Producers say they are planning at least three installment with the first to tackle the teenage years. They assure fans there will be plenty of kung fu,...
His brother, Robert Lee, said the purpose was to provide a more factual, authoritative account of his life and believes their are too many inaccuracies in the existing books and movies.
“It wasn’t immediately clear” to the Hollywood Reporter who would play Bruce Lee in the film. Tony Leung Ka-fai will play Lee’s father, Lee Hoi-Chuen. No director has been hired for the October start date and a scheduled release date of November 27, 2010, the 70th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s birth.
Producers say they are planning at least three installment with the first to tackle the teenage years. They assure fans there will be plenty of kung fu,...
- 7/22/2009
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
The family of martial arts legend Bruce Lee have approved a series of biopics chronicling his life, according to the BBC. Bruce Lee’s older sister and younger brother have given the go ahead for the films about the star, whose films included Enter the Dragon and Fists of Fury.
Phoebe and Robert Lee said they wanted to produce a historically accurate account of their brother’s life.
Producer Manfred Wong has said that at least three movies will be produced, with the first movie focusing on Lee’s teenage years.
“There will be kung fu, but more importantly, we want to portray the real Bruce Lee. What is the real Bruce Lee like? He was very humorous. He was very obedient to his parents. He was very kind to his family,” he said.
Robert Lee said he wanted to give an accurate and authoritative account of his brother’s life,...
Phoebe and Robert Lee said they wanted to produce a historically accurate account of their brother’s life.
Producer Manfred Wong has said that at least three movies will be produced, with the first movie focusing on Lee’s teenage years.
“There will be kung fu, but more importantly, we want to portray the real Bruce Lee. What is the real Bruce Lee like? He was very humorous. He was very obedient to his parents. He was very kind to his family,” he said.
Robert Lee said he wanted to give an accurate and authoritative account of his brother’s life,...
- 7/22/2009
- by Craig Sharp
- FilmShaft.com
Today's Dailies brings with it a truly random sampling of news. There's a bit of Disney, a bit of Ayn Rand, some "Lesbian Vampire Killers" and even a touch of Bruce Lee. And yes, there's "Tron" viral goodness as well. Can you handle it all?
-- Two stages of Bruce Lee news from Variety. The late martial arts master's family is currently getting nunchuks spinning for a three-part Lee biopic. The role of the "Enter the Dragon" star has not yet been cast, but Lee's father will be played by Tony Leung Ka-fai. Also confirmed is director Manfred Wong and producer Li Chen. Plans call for the movie to be released on November 27, 2010, which would be Lee's 70th birthday. In related news, the Hong Kong government has launched a design competition for a planned Lee museum. (Variety)
-- Brazilian Disney fan blog Planeta Disney has scored the first image from the animation studio's upcoming "Rapunzel.
-- Two stages of Bruce Lee news from Variety. The late martial arts master's family is currently getting nunchuks spinning for a three-part Lee biopic. The role of the "Enter the Dragon" star has not yet been cast, but Lee's father will be played by Tony Leung Ka-fai. Also confirmed is director Manfred Wong and producer Li Chen. Plans call for the movie to be released on November 27, 2010, which would be Lee's 70th birthday. In related news, the Hong Kong government has launched a design competition for a planned Lee museum. (Variety)
-- Brazilian Disney fan blog Planeta Disney has scored the first image from the animation studio's upcoming "Rapunzel.
- 7/21/2009
- by Adam Rosenberg
- MTV Movies Blog
A film series about Bruce Lee's life is in the works after his siblings gave the project the green light.
Phoebe and Robert Lee have authorised a trilogy about the late martial arts star, which will focus on providing fans with an authoritative narrative of his life.
And Lee's brother and sister hope the new movies will clear up mistakes prevalent in other biographical accounts.
Robert announced the news at a ceremony in China on Monday to mark the 36th anniversary of Lee's death in 1973.
He explains, "We've read many books and seen many movies about Bruce Lee, but there are many inaccuracies in them."
The first film will focus on Lee's teenage years, according to the film's producer Manfred Wong.
Wong says, "There will be kung fu, but more importantly, we want to portray the real Bruce Lee. What is the real Bruce Lee like? He was very humorous. He was very obedient to his parents. He was very kind to his family."
Enter The Dragon star Lee died at the age of 32 from brain swelling.
Phoebe and Robert Lee have authorised a trilogy about the late martial arts star, which will focus on providing fans with an authoritative narrative of his life.
And Lee's brother and sister hope the new movies will clear up mistakes prevalent in other biographical accounts.
Robert announced the news at a ceremony in China on Monday to mark the 36th anniversary of Lee's death in 1973.
He explains, "We've read many books and seen many movies about Bruce Lee, but there are many inaccuracies in them."
The first film will focus on Lee's teenage years, according to the film's producer Manfred Wong.
Wong says, "There will be kung fu, but more importantly, we want to portray the real Bruce Lee. What is the real Bruce Lee like? He was very humorous. He was very obedient to his parents. He was very kind to his family."
Enter The Dragon star Lee died at the age of 32 from brain swelling.
- 7/21/2009
- WENN
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