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Chow Yun-Fat returns to the underworld in ‘The Bund’ Posted: 07 Aug 2015 03:31 AM PDT "A Better Tomorrow" Japanese DVD Cover In addition to From Vegas To Macau III and potentially, The Invincible 12, Chow Yun-Fat is teaming up with Wong Jing (From Vegas to Macau II) once again for a gangster-drama titled The Bund (a name of a waterfront area in Shanghai), which will be a “movie remake” of the 80s TVB series of the same name that also starred Chow. According to JS, Chow is reprising his iconic role as Hui Man Keung, a driven man who goes from rags to riches as he rises up the ranks to become the leader of a powerful gang. The 1980 series starred Ray Lui (Firestorm), Lau Dan (All Men Are Brothers), Angie Chiu (Heroes Shed No Tears) and Au-Yeung Pooi San (Crime Story). We’ll keep you updated as we hear more. For now, here’s the trailer to the original series.

How ready are you for Donnie Yen’s ‘Ip Man 3D′? Posted: 06 Aug 2015 02:00 AM PDT "Ip Man" Japanese Theatrical Poster Ip Man 3 has finished filming – in 3D! Star Donnie Yen will return in the titular role, alongside director Wilson Yip. This time around, Ip Man’s most famous pupil – Bruce Lee – is set to have a much larger role in the story. "What is certain is that the film will begin with Bruce Lee becoming Ip Man's disciple,” says screenwriter Edmond Wong. Producer Raymond Wong claims the film will feature a much larger budget than the previous two films, with special 3D effects incorporated into the fight scenes, courtesy of the legendary Yuen Woo Ping. So far, here’s what you can expect from the cast: Lyn Hung (Ip Man), Zhang Han (The Taking of Tiger Mountain), Max Zhang (The Grandmaster), Patrick Tam You Man (Purple Storm), Karena Ng (Kung Fu Angels), Kent Cheng (Flash Point), Louis Cheung (Legend is Born – Ip Man), Mike Tyson (The Hangover) and Leung Kar Yan (The Postman Strikes Back). Update: In addition to Ip Man 3, here’s a list of titles Yen is currently working on: Iceman 2 (post-production), The Master (pre-production), Dragon City (pre-production) and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2 (post-production) and Noodle Man, his first starring role in a U.S. production. | Well Go USA has already picked up U.S. rights for Ip Man 3 Here's what Yen told Flicks and the City (via EP): "It's [Ip Man 3] going to be my last time around playing Ip Man. I think the fans have been waiting for quite a few years. And I kind of didn't want to take on this role again, and I was onto experimenting with different characters, different roles, until I'm ready. And now, I feel like I'm ready, so we'll see. I'll try do the best I can. And hopefully I can top the first two." The film's director Wilson Yip (who worked with Yen in SPL, Dragon Tiger Gate, Flash Point, Ip Man and Ip Man 2) has asked him to lose 30 pounds (approximately 14 kg) for the role. "This is mission impossible. I now weigh 145 pounds (approximately 66kg). I am worried I'll end up in hospital after losing that weight. I may even die," he tells the Hong Kong media. For some time, Donnie Yen has been talking about it (see Special ID 2), but now the idea is a full blown reality: According to THR, Mike Tyson will join the cast of Ip Man 3. The former heavyweight boxing world champion will take part in “some intense fighting” when he goes toe-to-toe with Yen: click here to watch the Tyson vs. Yen promo. And just when the Ip Man 3 updates couldn’t get any more interesting: the unnamed actor portraying Bruce Lee will be laced with CGI enhancements to bring Lee’s on-screen image alive. According to THR, Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC (BLE) – owner of all intellectual property rights related to Bruce Lee, including worldwide rights relating to the his name, image, likeness, persona, signature, voice, attributes, marks, logos, symbols, works, photographs and writings – is seeking to stop the icon’s image from appearing in Ip Man 3. BLE’s COO, Kris Storti, stated that the estate is “justifiably shocked” to learn that the image of Bruce Lee in Ip Man 3 is “completely unauthorized.” The producers of Ip Man 3 have the cooperation of Robert Lee, Bruce Lee’s brother; however, BLE contended that “Robert Lee does not own or control any intellectual property rights associated with Bruce Lee, including, without limitation, any rights to Bruce Lee's name, likeness and image.” In the meantime, Ip Man 3 producer, Raymond Wong, says the matter will be handled by lawyers. | First set images of Donnie Yen and Yuen Woo Ping in Ip Man 3. | First official still of Donnie Yen in Ip man 3. Here’s a Ip Man 3 set image (via HKTop10) of Donnie Yen, Mike Tyson and Yuen Woo Ping, along with a photo of Tyson’s finger, which was accidentally fractured by Yen during filming. *Update* Video news brief featuring Yen and Tyson on what appears to be the Ip Man 3 set. | Teaser poster. | According to DiP (heavily regarded as one of the best Filipino sources for Donnie Yen news on the net), Ip Man 3D is a wrap. | Check out a few production photos: 1 | 2 BREAKING NEWS: According to Paul Bramhall, Ip Man 3′s release dates are set. An official announcement is coming soon. A trailer is most likely on the horizon, so we’ll be on the look out! Until then, check out a brand new still from the movie!

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