More stills from the much anticipated sci-fi comedy flick by Stephen Chow. Expected to hit the big screen in January 2008. Continue reading

Three popular Hong Kong directors play pass-the-parcel in the film “Triangle”. The trio of cultural icons- Ringo Lam, Tsui Hark and Johnnie To- on Friday attended the film premiere in Beijing.

The crime thriller consists of three difference segments. The segments feature the same cast — including Simon Yam, Louis Koo, and Kelly Lin. Each director helms a segment of the film. Tsui Hark begins by throwing down the gauntlet, establishing characters and a basic narrative drive to things. Lam then carries the story through the main body of the film. To steps in to wrap things up.

The directors have been friends for more than 30 years. Tsui Hark says that they developed the idea to shoot a film together to make sure that they would have a topic to discuss with each other in another 30 years.

Tsui suggests that it was a challenging job for the directors as well as for the actors. “Triangle” is their first and perhaps their final joint project.

“I don’t know when we will collaborate again, maybe it’s the last time.” Tsui says about their future cooperation.

Source : CRIEnglish.com

Storm Riders sequel ? 

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Distributor : Sony Pictures
Audio : Dolby Digital 5.1
Discs : 2 (DVD9 and DVD9)
Languages : English and Korean
Format : -
Subtitles : English, French
Running Time : Approx. 148 minutes
Contents : 2 DVD
Screen Ratio : Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Region : 1

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Upcoming comedy flick produced by Wong Jing. Directed by Chung Shu Kai. Starring Eric Tsang, Nat Chan, Lam Ka Tung, Meng Yao, Jo Koo, Chin Kar Lok and Candice Yu. In Malaysian cinemas on 22 September 2007.

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New Label to Specialize in Films from the Vanguard of Horror, Action, Comedy and Asian Cinema

Magnolia Pictures announced the launch of Magnet , a new division of the unique and expanding film distribution business co-owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban. Specializing in the wild, unquantifiable and uncompromised, Magnet will provide an outlet for a different strand of films, which had previously been released alongside Magnolia’s traditional specialties: independent dramatic features and award-winning documentaries. Check out Magnet promo reel here.

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A 40-part series is being made by Chinese state television about the life of late martial arts star Bruce Lee. The Legend of Bruce Lee is being filmed in southern China and stars actor Chan Kwok-kwan (“Goalie” in Shaolin Soccer, “Axe Gang Leader” in Kung Fu Hustle), who said he was “nervous and also excited” about the role. Also starring Ray Park (“Darth Maul” in The Phantom Menance).

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Hong Kong veteran actor Tony Leung Ka-Fai took off his urbanite image to pass as a village teacher in Zheng Kehong’s film “My Career As a Teacher,” which hit Chinese theaters on Tuesday. The three-time Hong Kong Film Awards’ best actor, challenged a role spanning 40 years, portraying the diligent countryside teacher from his early 20s into his retired years. Many viewers gave Leung high praise for his affectionate portrait, saying he turned the film to a tear-drawing story. The film earned Leung the “Most Popular Hong Kong Actor” award at April’s Beijing Student Film Festival. It also stars mainland actress Qin Hailu, who plays Leung’s wife. Screening of the film is to pay tribute to the upcoming Chinese Teachers’ Day on Sept. 10.

Source : CRIEnglish.com