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- There’s been an awakening in the ‘Young and Dangerous’ saga
- Well Go USA acquires ‘SPL 2: A Time for Consequences’!
- New Korean TV spot for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
| There’s been an awakening in the ‘Young and Dangerous’ saga Posted: 10 Aug 2015 11:06 AM PDT  "Young and Dangerous" Chinese Theatrical Poster Back before Infernal Affairs became a global success and spawned an award-winning Hollywood remake, the Young and Dangerous series was arguably the most popular franchise to come out of post-1997 handover Hong Kong. Based on the popular comic book series Teddy Boy, the movies followed the exploits of several young Triad members and were frequently criticized for glamorizing the gangster lifestyle. But box office does the talking and Young and Dangerous raked in the dough, launching actors like Ekin Cheng and Jordon Chan to stardom. The series saw four sequels between 1996 and 2000, not to mention a spin-off franchise with Francis Ng and a 1998 prequel starring then-up-and-comers like Nicholas Tse, Daniel Wu, and Shu Qi. In 2013, producer Wong Jing resurrected the franchise in the form of Young and Dangerous: Reloaded, which was directed by Daniel Yee Heng Chan and starred Law Chung Him, Oscar Leung, Lam Chi-Sing, Paul Huang and Sammy Sum. Now, Malaysian producer Jack Lee (When Geek Meets Serial Killer) has plans to bring the series to life once again. According to HKSAR, the new movie, which will take place in 2015, will be a continuation of the saga, not a remake. “I am not only happy, but also a little troubled, because too many friends want to invest. Now the investment has exceeded quota. No matter what the key is to make the script good before the next step of casting and other tasks,” said Lee. So far, the only cast members attached to film are JC Chee (When Geek Meets Serial Killer) and Emily Kong Ching Ling. The comic book’s creator, Ngau Lo, has been approached to direct the project. Production on the new Young and Dangerous is expected to begin at the end of the year. Stay tuned! |
| Well Go USA acquires ‘SPL 2: A Time for Consequences’! Posted: 10 Aug 2015 11:00 AM PDT  "SPL 2: A Time For Consequences" Teaser Poster Well Go USA Entertainment has announced the acquisition of US and Canadian distribution rights to SPL 2: A Time for Consequences, directed by Pou-Soi Cheang, multiple award-winning director of Motorway and The Monkey King. SPL 2: A Time for Consequences (read our review) stars Tony Jaa (Skin Trade), and Louis Koo (Flashpoint), as well as Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior) and Simon Yam (Cross), marking their return to the series, but in entirely new roles. In SPL 2, a drug-abusing undercover cop (Wu Jing) is on the verge of exposing the dying kingpin of an organ trafficking ring (Louis Koo). But an unexpected bust blows his cover and lands him in a Thai prison, caught between life, death, and a prison guard with unprecedented martial arts skills (Tony Jaa). "We can't wait to bring the next chapter of the SPL story to the fans who made it a cult classic," said Doris Pfardrescher, President and CEO of Well Go USA Entertainment. "Combining Tony Jaa with a cast of stars from our best-selling martial arts and action movies was beyond our expectations," she said. "It's been worth the wait." The deal was negotiated between Doris Pfardrescher at Well Go USA Entertainment and Chiu-Yi Leung of Bravos Pictures on behalf of the filmmaker. SPL 2: A Time for Consequences will make its debut and premiere in a series of North American film festivals through the fall, with a theatrical release to follow in early 2016. |
| New Korean TV spot for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Posted: 10 Aug 2015 01:15 AM PDT  'Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Teaser Poster Currently in post-production is J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens (aka Star Wars: Episode VII), the continuation of the Star Wars saga created by George Lucas. The film opens worldwide on December 18, 2015. Star Wars: The Force Awakens stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker. The film’s screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan (The Empire Strikes Back) and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing. John Williams is returning as the composer. Updates: Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the sequel will take place 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi. | Lucasfilm confirms that the new Star Wars films will have nothing go do with the “Expanded Universe” (i.e. offshoot novels, cartoons, comic books and video games). | An old school, practical approach is being taken for the special effects in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which will make J.J. Abram’s sequel mesh with the original trilogy even more. Head over to TMZ to see the non-CG sets and creature design. We’re sure there will be CG, but not nearly as much as the prequel trilogy. It was announced that Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) will be directing the first standalone Star Wars spin-off, tited Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One. | Looper’s Rian Johnson has been signed to write and direct Episode VIII. There’s speculation Johnson may also write a script treatment for Episode IX. | First trailer. According to MTFG.com, reliable sources indicate that Daniel Craig (Spectre) will be playing a stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens: “I don’t know how long he will be in the movie, or how many lines he will have. He may not have any lines at all. I have the feeling that he will though,” says the MTFG. Additionally, Simon Pegg has a similar cameo. The Raid 2 stars Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian (Mad Dog/Prakoso) and Cecep Arif Rahman (The Assassin), will reportedly have roles in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. No details on what or who they’ll be playing, but Twitch (via FCS) said it best: “After the underwhelming prequel trilogy with its massive over-reliance on CGI trickery not only has Abrams shown a strong preference for practical effects but has now also cast a trio of highly skilled martial artists who have already demonstrated their skills with blades, batons, etc in a world where super powered warriors fight with blades, batons, etc.” | 2nd Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer! According to Apple Daily (via Twitch/FCS), Donnie Yen has signed on to join Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Episode VIII, and is off to London next month to start filming. He’ll supposedly be playing a Chinese Jedi who befriends Han Solo. The article also mentions other actors who were considered, including Jet Li, Stephen Chow, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Daniel Wu, Wang Leehom and Chang Chen. Given the Hong Kong media’s reputation, this news should be taken with a grain of salt until it’s official. | A Han Solo spin-off is being directed by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie). A Boba Fett spin-off movie is also supposedly in the works. | Watch the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comic-Con 2015 Reel! | According to this photo posted on Donnie Yen's official FB site, last week’s news of the martial arts superstar being a Jedi in Episode VIII appears to be official! BREAKING NEWS: Watch the Korean TV spot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. |
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