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Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its May highlights. The Pluto TV May 2024 schedule includes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month programming, more anime content, new channels, and new film additions.

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The Singapore Film Commission and the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (Taicca) have agreed to back training and development program Emerge, which supports writers, directors and producers to develop Chinese-language original films.

The announcement was unveiled on Friday within the context of the Asia Television Forum (Atf) in Singapore. Signatories included the executive chair of Sfc, Justin Ang and chairperson of Taicca, Homme Tsai.

The 12-week programme will combine hybrid and virtual sessions held in both Singapore and Taiwan from March to May 2024. In-person classes are scheduled to take place in Singapore in March, hybrid workshops and consultations online and in Taiwan, culminating in a final pitch day and award ceremony, planned at the Marche du Film Market in Cannes, May.

The session will include experienced global film producers, directors and executives including Ron Howard, Sukee Chew (“Sugar23”), Trey Callaway (“9-1-1 Lonestar”), Derek Tsang (“Better Days”) and Jojo Hui (“The Warlords”) as guest lecturers.

A new month is here and Plex is back with the latest additions to its library of over 50,000 free-to-stream titles! From the Oscar-winning bio-drama “Spotlight” to the hit Danish crime thriller “Pusher” franchise, there is plenty to keep you entertained as October turns to November.

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The 1981 hit John Landis comedy stars David Naughton and Griffin Dunne as a pair of American backpackers who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in Yorkshire, turning one of them into a werewolf with the next full moon. Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Don McKillip, Frank Oz, Sydney Bromley, and more American and British greats make up the rest of the ensemble.

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Period feature stars Jacky Heung and Andy On.

Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired North America distribution rights to 100 Yards, a period martial arts drama directed by Xu Haofeng and Xu Junfeng.

The deal was negotiated directly with producer Rainbow Fong on behalf of the filmmakers. Well Go plans to release the feature in 2024, following a festival run that began with its world premiere at Shanghai International Film Festival in June.

Hong Kong-based My Way Film Company is handling sales for Asean countries, with Fortissimo Films managing all other international sales excluding North America and Southeast Asia.

Xu Haofeng is director of The Sword Identity,...

Veteran Chinese director Peter Chan Ho-sun is busy as ever these days. Behind the scenes, Chan is laying the foundations of the new production company, Changin’ Pictures, which he formally announced towards the end of last year. In public, the director is one of the most prominent cheerleaders of Chinese cinema, a role he played at the Shanghai International Film Festival this week.

The focus of a MasterClass at the festival, Chan talked expansively about Chinese film and its place in the world. “China has a lot of great stories, and many of them can resonate with people worldwide,” he said. “So why not make these stories that everyone can empathize with? I believe we should aim to make the whole world want to watch Chinese stories. We shouldn’t make films that are intended to please them or enhance a stereotypical image of China. That won’t lead to progress.

The Chinese Wuxia feature is from the co-writer of Wong Kar Wai’s ‘The Grandmaster’.

Amsterdam and Beijing-based sales outfit Fortissimo Films has secured international rights to Chinese martial arts drama 100 Yards, directed by Xu Haofeng and Xu Junfeng, and will launch sales at the Cannes market this month.

The film, locally titled Men Qian Bao Di, is in post-production for release this summer, and Fortissimo has already secured a pre-sale of the feature with Splendid for Germany. It is produced by Beijing-based Lumen Art and Culture.

Xu Haofeng is director of The Sword Identity, which played Venice and Toronto...

Yeung will continue to grow We Pictures’ slate, while broadening its business in the areas of content creation, IP development and distribution.

Former Edko Films executive Esther Yeung has been appointed chief operating officer of Hong Kong filmmaker Peter Ho-sun Chan’s We Pictures.

In her new role, she will continue to grow We Pictures’ slate, while broadening its business in the areas of content creation, IP development and distribution. She will report directly to Chan.

Yeung most recently served as general manager, head of sales and distribution, at Bill Kong’s Hong Kong-based producer-distributor Edko Films. During her tenure,...

From time to time, I like to do features about my favorite top 10 movies for certain actors, and this time, it’s kung fu legend Jet Li. I hope you enjoy my top 10 list and remember, these are only my choices, everyone will have a different top 10.

10: Fong Sai Yuk (1993)

Director:Corey Yuen

Cast:Michelle Reis, Vincent Chiu, Josephine Siao, Peer Chan, Adam Cheng, Sibelle Hu

9: The Warlords (2007)

Director:Peter Chan

Cast:Andy Lau, Kaneshiro Takeshi

8: Kiss Of The Dragon (2001)

Director:Chris Nahon

Cast:Bridget Fonda, Sam Wong Shum

7: Once Upon A Time In China II (1993)

Director:Tsui Hark

Cast:Donnie Yen, Rosamund Kwan, David Chiang, Hung Yan Yan, Max Mok

6: Last Hero In China (1993)

Director:Wong Jing

Cast:Gordon Liu, Leung Kar Yan, Nat Chan, Chung Fat

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China on Thursday announced selection of Hong Kong director Peter Chan’s sports drama “Leap” as its contender for the Academy Awards’ best international feature film competition this year.

The film tells the fact-based story of the Chinese women’s national volleyball team and their travails over the course of decades, from their world championship win in 1981 to their triumph at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Gong Li stars in the biographical drama as the legendary coach Lang Ping, who at nearly 60 remains the team’s current head coach, opposite Huang Bo.

Notably, it was produced by Hong Kong’s Jojo Hui, who also produced the youth drama “Better Days,” which was announced as Hong Kong’s Oscar contender last Friday — giving her a rare double chance at the nominee short list.

“Leap” won the mainland’s government-backed Golden Rooster Award for best feature film last weekend weekend, signaling the ruling Communist...

Female-led volleyball drama “Leap” hit China with an $8.2 million opening day Friday, narrowly topping the premiere-day box office haul of Disney’s “Mulan” earlier this month, according to industry tracker Maoyan.

Both films star China-born Singaporean actress Gong Li, who plays a powerful witch character in “Mulan” and the hard-driving, real-life head coach of the Chinese women’s national volleyball team Lang Ping in “Leap.” In contrast, “Mulan” brought in $8.1 million in its opening Friday performance. Warner Bros.’ “Tenet” made $8.9 million in its Sept. 4 debut. War epic “The Eight Hundred,” on the other hand, raked in $21 million in its Aug. 21 bow.

“Leap’s” debut coincided with the first weekend that cinemas were allowed to sell 75% of available tickets rather than 50%.

Directed by Hong Kong helmer Peter Ho-Sun Chan, “Leap” also opened in the U.S. on Friday. It is set for a limited release across 80 theaters in Boston, Chicago, Denver,...

Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai is among the leading filmmakers to boost the region’s movie industry with a five-tier plan that totals $33.5 million U.S. dollars in funds. He’s joined by Derek Yee (“Drink-Drank-Drunk”) and Peter Chan Ho-sun (“The Warlords”) and more who support a government-funded revival initiative in response to political unrest, as well as the Hong Kong film industry’s erosion due to coronavirus and the shuttering of theaters.

Via the Directors’ Succession Scheme with funds from the Hong Kong Film Development Fund, the directors will pair up with one or two promising filmmakers to make a movie using $1.2 million. The filmmakers will also be joined by directors Gordon Chan, Mabel Cheung, and Alex Law, with the goal of turning out between 10 and 12 projects altogether.

The plan arrives just as the region was forced to close its theaters once again in the wake of a new...

The International Film Festival & Awards Macau (Iffam) on Sunday announced that veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Peter Chan (The Warlords, The Love Letter, Perhaps Love) will serve as chair of its jury this year.

Hong Kong actress Carina Lau (Detective Dee franchise, Bends) will serve as talent ambassador for the event in the casino enclave that is a Chinese special administrative region.

In addition, Indian director Karan Johar (Raazi), South Korean helmer Kim Yong-hwa (Take Off) and Chinese filmmaker Wang Xiaoshuai (Beijing Bicycle, Drifters) will serve as ambassadors for the fest.

Organizers revealed the news during an event on the sidelines of the Shanghai ...

The International Film Festival & Awards Macau (Iffam) on Sunday announced that veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Peter Chan (The Warlords, The Love Letter, Perhaps Love) will serve as chair of its jury this year.

Hong Kong actress Carina Lau (Detective Dee franchise, Bends) will serve as talent ambassador for the event in the casino enclave that is a Chinese special administrative region.

In addition, Indian director Karan Johar (Raazi), South Korean helmer Kim Yong-hwa (Take Off) and Chinese filmmaker Wang Xiaoshuai (Beijing Bicycle, Drifters) will serve as ambassadors for the fest.

Organizers revealed the news during an event on the sidelines of the Shanghai ...

A versatile producer in her own right, Jojo Hui Yuet-chun began working as an assistant director in Samson Chiu’s Yesteryou, Yesterme, Yesterday (1993) and soon found herself in numerous film projects. She collaborated with Peter Ho-sun Chan on many of his earlier films, including the award-winning Allan and Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye (1991) and He’s a Woman, She’s a Man (1994). She also served as associate producer and assistant director on acclaimed films such as Chan’s Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1997), Teddy Chen’s Purple Storm (1999) (which she co-wrote) and The Accidental Spy (2000) starring Jackie Chan. Hui worked with international renowned filmmakers such as Wayne Wangon Chinese Box (1997) as assistant director, and Tsui Harkon Knock Off (1998) as a casting director.

Having joined Applause Picturesin 2002, Hui has since produced a series of smash hits such as Jan Dara (2001), The Eye (2001), Three: Going Home (2001), Golden Chicken series, The Eye 2 (2004) and...

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed with We Pictures, the production and distribution company founded by Hong Kong-born director and producer Peter Chan Ho-sun. It aims to boost the company’s footprint both in China and abroad.

Within China, CAA China will help We Pictures to develop new business partnerships and find new sources of investment and financing, as well as improve its branding and promotion, it said in a statement last Friday. Abroad, it will assist with international distribution and “mobilize the resources of the global film industry to connect We Pictures with more top-notch international content.”

Chan, who also has a production deal with Huanxi Media, is a two-time winner of the best director Golden Horse Award, first in 2006 for “Perhaps Love,” the first musical to be shot in China in decades, and again in 2008 later for the battle-filled historical drama “The Warlords,” starring Andy Lau and Jet Li.

“Warriors of Future” is the debut work of visual effects artist Ng Yuen-fai who worked on previous productions such as “The Warlords”, “Re-Cycle” and “Tai Chi Zero”. The Action/Sci-fi blockbuster boasts a well-seasoned cast in Louis Koo, (“Three” “Drug War“) Sean Lau, (“The White Storm” “Black Mask”) and Carina Lau. (“Days of Being Wild” “2046”)

The film has been in production since early 2017 and is set to release next year, a trailer for the film has been released.

Synopsis

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. (From Wikipedia)...

Creepy! Our exclusive clip from Phantom of the Theatre reminds me of Nietzsche's witticism: "If you gaze long enough into the abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you." Or, perhaps more to the point, the warning in Candyman about looking into a mirror and saying his name five time. The scene features a woman staring into a mirror, and then not liking what she sees. Here's the official synopsis for the movie: A haunted theatre, filled with the vengeful spirits of a tragically-trapped performance troupe murdered in a fire 13 years ago, waits for the once-grand palatial playhouse to re-open with a new show...and bring in new victims. From director Raymond Yip (Iceman, The Warlords) the team that thrilled audiences with The House That...

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Newly added to this year’s festival will be a workshop for young filmmakers and film music composers.

Sundance Institute has revealed the 11 films that will form the line-up of its second festival in Hong Kong, held in association with The Metroplex, a newly opened cineplex in Kowloon Bay.

The 2015 Sundance Film Festival: Hong Kong will run from Sept 17-27 and follows last year’s Sundance Film Festival - Hong Kong Selects, which brought a series of curated Us independent films to the city for the first time. Titles this year include:

The Wolfpack, Crystal MoselleAdvantageous, Jennifer PhangCartel Land, Matthew HeinemanDope, Rick FamuyiwaJames White, Josh MondMe and Earl and the Dying Girl, Alfonso Gomez-RejonPeople, Places, Things, Jim StrouseSongs My Brothers Taught Me, Chloé ZhaoThe End of the Tour, James PonsoldtThe Stanford Prison Experiment, Kyle Patrick AlvarezThe Witch, Robert Eggers

The Wolfpack, which won the Us Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at Sundance, will open the...

Hong Kong director Peter Chan grew up as a teenager in Thailand and went to college in America, and now he is working with Beijing film producers to tell a tale of ”American Dreams in China.” It’s not a ”Hong Kong” movie at all, and it’s not really Chan’s film, since it was produced and written by Beijingers who are a bit more interested in propaganda than pure storytelling. But that’s China today, and that’s what Chan — veteran director of ”Comrades: Almost a Love Story” and ”The Warlords” — has gotten himself into. He even gets America wrong.

In the heart of Beijing, among modern homes and apartment buildings, sits an abandoned Baroque-style mansion, over a century old. No one has lived here for decades, except for ghosts - or so local legend says.

Built around 1910, the building - known as Chaonei No. 81 - had a fuzzy history until mid-century. Allegedly built by the Qing imperial family for use by the British as a church, the property at one time or another was a private residence for a French railway manager and/or a language school for foreign missionaries. In 1949, on the eve of the Communist takeover, the home was in possession of the Irish Presbyterian Mission. A Kuomintang official, in the rush of retreat, left his wife (or concubine) to fend for herself. Distraught, she hanged herself from the rafters. Since then, the place has been under the use (or disuse) of various government agencies.

Currently, the...

Director: Peter Chan. Review: Adam Wing. "There’s more to this than meets the eye". That's what we said about Donnie Yen's Wu Xia back in 2011. U.K. audiences will get the chance to find out for themselves this month but it comes at a price. As well as the obvious name change (part and parcel these days) twenty minutes have been removed from the running time, putting less emphasis on character and more focus on action. Some people will welcome the change of emphasis, while others will detest the shift in focus. Wu Xia is a whip-smart crime drama with action undertones, Dragon however, feels faster and looser by comparison. Your level of enjoyment very much depends upon how you like your Yen delivered. In addition to choreographing the fight sequences, Donnie stars as a mild mannered paper maker who wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Unless...

After a string of period martial arts dramas, Peter Chan scores another hit with this (almost) contemporary story of three friends who meet at university and, over 20 years, build an empire around teaching English. But, while the film has proved incredibly popular in mainland China it is unlikely to repeat the same success overseas.Peter Chan is often regarded as one of Hong Kong's most respected filmmakers, although for much of the past decade he has been plying his trade on the mainland. Recent years have seen Chan unveil a string of high-profile historical action dramas, both as Director and/or Producer, which include The Warlords, Bodyguards and Assassins, Wu Xia and The Guillotines. American Dreams in China is something of a change of pace for Chan,...

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Stars: Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Wei Tang, Kara Hui, Zheng Wei, Li Jia-Min, Wu Jiang, Yu Kang | Written by Joyce Chan, Oi Wah Lam | Directed by Peter Chan

Prolific producer and director Peter Chan steps into the wu xia genre with Dragon, which is set in 1917 in early Republican China and tells the story of Liu Jin-xi (Yen) a village paperworker whose quiet life is irrevocably shattered by the arrival of two notorious gangsters in the local general store. When Liu single-handedly saves the shopkeeper’s life, he comes under investigation by detective Xu Bai-jiu (Kaneshiro). Convinced that Liu’s success in fending off the gangsters is less of a fluke and more a sign of his mastery of the martial arts, Xu doggedly pursues the truth. However Xu’s investigation draws the attention of China’s criminal underworld and exposes Liu, and the rest of his village, to danger from the 72 Demons…...

With Chinese period epics still continuing to fill cinemas, it’s no surprise that old school Shaw Brothers favourites are increasingly being brought back to screens, 1975 classic “The Flying Guillotine” now reappearing as “The Guillotines”. The film was produced by Peter Chan, who recently updated the Shaws’ “Blood Brothers” as “The Warlords”, this time allowing Andrew Lau of “Infernal Affairs” fame to take the director’s seat and with a big name pan-Chinese language cast headlined by Huang Xiaoming (“Ip Man 2”), rising Taiwanese star Ethan Ruan (“Monga”), Shawn Yue (“Motorway”), pop singer Chris Li (“Bodyguards and Assassins”), Jing Boran (“The Bullet Vanishes”) and Wen Zhang (“Love is Not Blind”). The guillotines of the title are a secret brotherhood of assassins controlled by Emperor Qian Long (Wen Zhang) during the Qing Dynasty, their name also referring to the fearsome decapitation weapon they wield. Charged with bringing down rebel leader and apparent...

RZA is making his anticipated directorial debut with The Man with the Iron Fists, due out this weekend in the Us, followed by a December release here in the UK.

With his first feature behind the camera about to roll into theatres, THR are reporting that the multi-hyphenate has already set his sights on a further two projects.

First up is set to be action/thriller, No Man’s Land. The script comes from David Klass (Kiss the Girls) and Trey Ellis (Good Fences), and takes place over one night, described as having echoes of Walter Hill’s cult classic, The Warriors.

The story revolves around,

“a man who steals a powerful criminal’s diamond that soon proves to be far more valuable than initially thought. With the help of a dancer, he attempts to stay alive and cash in on the jewel.”

Next up, RZA has signed on to direct Genghis Khan,...

Other names: 李连杰

Li Lianjie

Jet Li Lian Jie

Birth date: 26/4/1963

Nationality: China

Workplace: Hong Kong, USA

Selected Filmography:

1982:Shaolin Temple

1991:Once Upon A Time In China

1993:Tai Chi Master

1993:Fong Sai Yuk

1994:Fist Of Legend

2002:Hero

2005:Fearless

Jet Li has been making movies now for 30 years, this time in 1982, he was at the beginning of his journey starring in a movie called The Shaolin Temple (1982), which would make him an over night superstar. Thousands of people back then would travel for miles to get a chance to see Jet training, with his lightening fast punches and flexibility.

Wushu Years

Li was eight when his talent for wushu was noticed at a summer course at school, and he began his practice there. Li participated in the sport of wushu in the non-sparring event. He began on the Beijing Wushu Team, an athletic group organized to perform...

Blood Stained Shoes is a upcoming horror movie from director Raymond Yip Wai Man (The Warlords) and starring Shaw Brothers legendary leading lady “Kara Hui”.

Kara Hui plays a vicious widow in the new suspense thriller “Blood Stained Shoes”, she portrays a psychologically disturbed widow who persecutes other women. Set in the Republic of China, the film tells of a series of strange murders revolving around a pair of embroidered shoes.

The movie will also star Ruby Lin, Monica Mok, Anna Kay,, Michael Tong, Xing Minshan, Daniel Chan, Jing Gangshan, and Daichi Harashima.

Release date: March 8th, 2012

Here is the trailer for the movie and also some promo pictures, enjoy.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Source:Chinesefilms.cn...

Not one to often rub shoulders with A-list celebrities, earlier this evening I found myself at an event celebrating the re-opening of arguably Hong Kong's finest art house cinema, the Broadway Cinematheque, when through the crowd emerged the unmistakable locks of acclaimed director Peter Chan Ho Sun. Famous for such works as Comrades: Almost A Love Story, The Warlords and, most recently, Wu Xia, Chan is one of the more interesting and visually stylish Chinese filmmakers working today, and so I pounced on the opportunity to shake his hand and ask him a couple of questions. Now while it does need to be pointed out that our conversation was an informal one, lasting just a couple of minutes, while at a party, I immediately identified...

China is at it again, with another movie that’s again piqued our horror bone. This time it’s the new stills and promo shots featuring Kara Hui, for Chinese horror...Blood Stained Shoes. Directed by Raymond Yip (who co-directed ‘The Warlords’ with Peter Chan) Shoes stars Hui as a vicious widow who mercilessly persecutes other women – all set against a backdrop of a series of strange murders, revolving around (yeah you guessed it) a pair of embroidered shoes. Check out the poster and pics (but surprisingly no trailer yet) below. Shoes Stills Shoes poster...

China is at it again, with another movie that’s again piqued our horror bone. This time it’s the new stills and promo shots featuring Kara Hui, for Chinese horror...Blood Stained Shoes. Directed by Raymond Yip (who co-directed ‘The Warlords’ with Peter Chan) Shoes stars Hui as a vicious widow who mercilessly persecutes other women – all set against a backdrop of a series of strange murders, revolving around (yeah you guessed it) a pair of embroidered shoes. Check out the poster and pics (but surprisingly no trailer yet) below. Shoes Stills Shoes poster...

Director: Peter Chan. Review: Adam Wing. The greatest action star in the world is back, so lets answer the most important question first. Somewhat surprisingly, he doesn’t take his shirt off once. Unbelievable I know. Donnie Yen is back in business and doing what he does best, kicking the crap out of anyone that gets in his way, and he’s doing it fully clothed. Don’t expect another stereotypical action movie though, because there’s more to Wu Xia than meets the eye. In addition to choreographing the action, Donnie stars as a mild mannered paper maker who wouldn’t say boo to goose. Unless the goose tried to pick a fight of course, then all bets are off. There’s a joke about the goose and a need for speed there somewhere but we’ll let it go for now. Donnie’s biggest threat comes from Kaneshiro...

“Wu Xia” or “Swordsmen” is an alluring prospect. It features two of China’s current greats: Donnie Yen (who was a spear-wielding demon in “Hero”) & Takeshi Kaneshiro (whose archery prowess kept the beautiful Zhang Ziyi safe in “House Of Flying Daggers”). There’s also a lot of firepower behind the camera thanks to Peter Chan, director of 2005′s “Perhaps Love” and 2007′s “The Warlords”. He also recently produced Teddy Chen’s “Bodyguards and Assassins”. All that being said, does it live up to expectations?

Donnie Yen is Liu Jinxi. He and his family are living an idyllic life in a sky blue and lush green countryside. He’s the operator of a paper mill but he’s, in fact, much more than that. So when two deadbeat criminals try to rob said paper mill, it’s too much to bear for our paper-maker. He fights them off, they drop dead.

The Chinese film industry is 'opening up', but how genuine it is about co-operation with Us studios remains to be seen

Here's a business-lounge scary story. In 1994, Warner Bros was feeling very pleased with itself. It had just finalised a joint venture with the Chinese government to bring the splendours of multiplex cinema to the country. And the terms were good: a 70/30 profit split in favour of the Americans. Building began, but several months later, strange tidings arrived at Warner HQ. The arrangement had been reviewed: still favouring Warner, but now to the tune of 51/49. There was confusion and disbelief in California, but work continued. The eighth cinema was ready when the inevitable happened: the Chinese authorities decided that foreign companies could not own cinemas. The split was arbitrarily reversed 49/51, leaving Beijing with its hands on the curtain cords of several million dollars' worth of chipper new multiplexes.

The moral?...

Most people first heard about Andrew Lau when Martin Scorsese remade his Infernal Affairs as The Departed, which nabbed Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture. While those same people may not hear about him anymore, he’s still getting behind the camera, most recently directing Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen. His latest project has even commenced production, with THR telling us about the film.

Called The Guillotines, it’s a “period actioner” produced by Peter Chan Ho-sun, who recently put his name on films like The Warlords and Wu Xia. Centering on “the emperor’s covert assassination squad,” it stars Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Juan, Shawn Yue, and Boran Jing, with acclaimed action choreographer Lee Tat-chiu and costume designer Dora Ng also on board.

It seems as if period action films have been making something of a comeback in the world of Asian cinema — don’t...

The Hollywood Reporter says that Infernal Affairs director Andrew Lau and producer Peter Chan Ho-sun ( The Warlords , Wu Xia ) are currently making $15 million period action film The Guillotines in the Shanxi province of China. The film is co-produced by Chan's We Pictures and Media Asia Film Production, with Stellar Mega Films, Dingsheng Cultural Industry Investment and Polyface Films joining as production partners. The Guillotines is about the emperor's covert assassination squad and stars Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Juan, Shawn Yue and Boran Jing.

Well Go USA & Variance Films has released a movie trailer for Kung Fu movie Shaolin, starring Andy Lau (House of Flying Daggers, Warlords), Nicholas Tse (The Promise, Bodyguards & Assassins), and Jackie Chan (The Forbidden Kingdom,The Spy Next Door, The Karate Kid).

Along with the trailer there is the poster and synopsis for the film.

By caring for the wounded and protecting the weak and poor, the Monks of the Shaolin Temple have to calm the chaos caused by rival warlords who battle to increase the extent of their power in Shaolin, in particular General Hou (Lau) whose brutality is so blind that it is often unleashed on innocent civilians instead of just soldiers. Hao has to seek assylum at the monks’ temple, hidden in the mountains, when another general, Cao Man (Tse) double-crosses him, and there he begins to understand peace while the practice of Martial Zen dispels his hatred.

The trailer for martial arts epic Wu Xia (also referred to as Swordsmen) has shown up online, and with English subtitles to boot. The preview gives off the kind of action and scope that you would hope to see in this kind of film, while also hinting at an emotional core. Plus, it has people getting punched through walls. You can’t have a good martial arts movie without that.

Starring Donnie Yen & Takeshi Kaneshiro — and featuring Jimmy Wang in a cameo — it’s directed by The Warlords helmer Peter Chan. I like the sense of adventure that’s coming across here, from the impressive fight choreography to the locations being utilized. In addition to interviewing Chan and Yen, Raffi was lucky enough to see it at Cannes, where he called it “a non-stop adrenaline ride,” even saying that one sequence was “pure magic and hands down one of the...

Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: I celebrate all levels of trailers and hopefully this column will satisfactorily give you a baseline of what beta wave I’m operating on, because what better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? Some of the best authors will tell you that writing a short story is a lot harder than writing a long one, that you have to weigh every sentence. What better medium to see how this theory plays itself out beyond that than with movie trailers? Film Socialisme Trailer We all can point to examples of those in this industry who have lost their edge, their hunger, their passion to make a good film.

I love most martial arts movies, but there are a few in particular that stand out above others, like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (which premiered in Cannes in 2000), and Wu Xia is one of those exceptional films. Now I know why Cannes chose to feature it. Wu Xia (being titled either Swordsmen and/or Dragon in English) is the latest film from Chinese director Peter Ho-Sun Chan, also of The Warlords a few years ago, and it's awesome. While it does have a few fantastic fight scenes, he never sacrifices story for spectacle, which pays off as it's a film that I enjoyed from start to finish and will definitely be revisiting in the future. The easiest - and honestly best - way to describe Wu Xia would be to say it's A History of Violence but set in early 1900s China, about a paper maker named Liu Jinxi (played...

Donnie Yen in Wu Xia

Photo: The Weinstein Co. One day after the Weinstein Co. acquired North American distribution and remake rights to Peter Ho-sun Chan's Wu Xia (Dragon), the Out of Competition title screened at the 64th Cannes Film Festival. Playing as a 1917-set, martial arts version of David Cronenberg's A History of Violence, Wu Xia boasts a fascinating story and some excellent action scenes, choreographed and featuring Donnie Yen. There are moments when it plays a little too long leaving for a few dead spots throughout, though this does make you cherish the action scenes that much more when they arrive.

Set during the late Qing Dynasty, Wu Xia opens as a pair of thieves attempt to rob a general store in a small village. Their robbery is, however, foiled by an act of bravery by Jinxi (Yen), a local papermaker, father of two and husband...

Cannes is in full swing at TWC has announced in a press release that they’ve acquired Wu Xia, the new film by Donnie Yen, and in typical Weinstein fashion, they’re retitling the film to Dragon. Ugh. Let’s hope they don’t cut the film either as they have notoriously done in prior martial arts acquisitions like Iron Monkey.

The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from We Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic Dragon (Wu Xia). TF1 are already confirmed to distribute the film in France. The film will have its world premiere as part of the official selection at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. A 2011 theatrical release is expected in the Us.

Director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, is one of Asia’s most celebrated filmmakers,

his critical and...

TWC Acquires Peter Ho-sun Chan.S Martial Arts, Film Noir Epic, Dragon (Wu Xia), Which Premieres At Cannes On May 14Th

International Superstars Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tang Wei Co-Star in Action-Packed Tale of Crime, Family and Redemption

Studio Acquires Distribution Rights for the World Outside of Asia

The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from We Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic Dragon (Wu Xia). TF1 are already confirmed to distribute the film in France. The film will have its world premiere as part of the official selection at this year.s Cannes Film Festival. A 2011 theatrical release is expected in the Us.

Director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, is one of Asia.s most celebrated filmmakers, his critical and box office hits include award winning The Warlords, which he produced and directed,...

Marking the first major North American buy of the Cannes Film Festival, The Weinstein Co., long a supporter of Asian cinema, has acquired Peter Ho-Sun Chan's film noir actioner Dragon (Wu Xia) which debuts in Cannes on May 14. TWC has acquired non-Asian and French-speaking world rights, as well as the first option to remake rights, from We Distribution. The film stars martial arts choreographer and star Donnie Yen (Chan's Bodyguards and Assassins), Takeshi Kaneshiro (House of Flying Daggers) and Tang Wei (Lust, Caution). TWC describes the martial arts film as "an action-packed tale of crime, family and redemption." TWC plans to open it stateside in 2011. Chan also produced and directed The Warlords. Dragon marks the return, after 17 years of Hong Kong action star Jimmy Wang Yu (One Armed Swordsman.

Chinese director Peter Chan (The Warlords) has created a pretty awesome looking new martial arts film called Wu Xia, which is a re-imagining of the classic film The One Armed Swordsman. The movie is set premiere in the out of competition midnight lineup at the Cannes Film Festival, and it stars Donnie Yen (IP Man 1 &2)and Takeshi Kaneshiro (House of Flying Dragons, Red Cliff). This film looks like it will be fantastically fun movie to watch. I can't wait to see more!

Here's a short description:  

In the late Qing Dynasty, Liu Jin-xi is a papermaker and father of two sons who lives a seemingly normal life with his family in a remote village. However, the arrival of a detective soon threatens to tear them apart... 

Watch the trailer below and tell us what you think!

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The Weinstein Company has announced that it has bought rights to both distribute outside of Asia and France and possibly remake the Peter Ho-Sun Chan (The Warlords) directed film. The self described "action-packed tale of crime, family and redemption" could hit Us theaters later this year. Dragon (Wu Xia) features a dynamic ensemble of internationally celebrated talent, led by action superstar Donnie Yen (Bodyguards And Assassins, IP Man), a martial arts master, Yen is also the film’s action choreographer; Takeshi Kaneshiro (House Of Flying Daggers, Chungking Express) and Tang Wei (Lust, Caution, Late Autumn). The film marks the first film appearance in 17 years of the legendary Jimmy Wang Yu (One Armed Swordsman, The Chinese Boxer), who is widely credited as the first Hong Kong kung fu...

With Takashi Miike's 13 Assassins now available on VOD and coming soon to theaters, the fine people at Magnet Releasing are offering up a wee giveaway contest to celebrate. One lucky Twitch reader is going to take home a free Magnet t-shirt (size L) along with BluRay copies of Peter Chan's The Warlords and John Woo's Red Cliff. In 13 Assassins, cult director Takashi Miike delivers a bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.13 Assassins was directed and edited by Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer), from a...

Recently the Tribeca Film Festival announced it’s lineup for its heavy hitters: Spotlight, Cinemania, and Specials Screening sections. With selections such as Troll Hunters, Let the Bullets Fly, and Point Blank only scratching the surface of the variety and diversity of this year’s slate, Tff 2011 is looking out to be very promising. Check out the lineups by viewing the press release below. The remaining feature films will be announced March 23, with full coverage by the end of April.

10th Tribeca Film Festival Announces Film Selections

For Spotlight And Cinemania Sections And Special Screenings

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Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival Lineup Also Revealed

New York, NY [March 14, 2011] – The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight and Cinemania sections, as well as Special Screenings and the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival lineup. The 10th edition of the Festival will take place from...

Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival Lineup Also Revealed

New York, NY [March 14, 2011] . The Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight and Cinemania sections, as well as Special Screenings and the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival lineup. The 10th edition of the Festival will take place from April 20 to May 1 in lower Manhattan.

.Now that the majority of the program has been announced I believe you will see the rich variety and quality of the films and talent that we are presenting at Tribeca this year,. said David Kwok, Director of Programming. .The program is about both discovery and showcasing a broad range of filmmaking to our eclectic and diverse audiences who are passionate about film..

.This year.s Spotlight is a mixture of carefully selected festival favorites from around the globe, highly anticipated releases, a number of new works by high...

The 10th Tribeca Film Festival (April 20-May 1) announced Monday its feature film selections in the Spotlight and Cinemania sections, as well as Special Screenings and the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival lineup.

Spotlight is comprised of 33 films, including 16 documentaries and 17 narratives, 16 of which will world premiere at the Festival. The Cinemania section offers an eclectic assortment of eight narrative films that defy categorization from all around the world.

Meanwhile, the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival will feature the world premiere of Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney’s “Catching Hell” as its Centerpiece Gala. The film explores the relationship between Chicago Cubs fans and Steve Bartman following his infamous near-catch of a foul ball in Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series.

The complete list of films selected for Spotlight, Cinemania, and Special Screenings follow, as well as the titles in the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival. Descriptions were provided by the festival.

The 10th Tribeca Film Festival (April 20-May 1) announced Monday its feature film selections in the Spotlight and Cinemania sections, as well as Special Screenings and the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival lineup.

Spotlight is comprised of 33 films, including 16 documentaries and 17 narratives, 16 of which will world premiere at the Festival. The Cinemania section offers an eclectic assortment of eight narrative films that defy categorization from all around the world.

Meanwhile, the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival will feature the world premiere of Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney’s “Catching Hell” as its Centerpiece Gala. The film explores the relationship between Chicago Cubs fans and Steve Bartman following his infamous near-catch of a foul ball in Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series.

The complete list of films selected for Spotlight, Cinemania, and Special Screenings follow, as well as the titles in the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival. Descriptions were provided by the festival.