A first look at The Prosecutor, directed by and starring Donnie Yen, has been revealed at the Cannes market.
Based on a true case in Hong Kong, the action crime thriller sees Yen plays a dedicated prosecutor who risks his life and career to set free a wrongfully charged man and bring the real culprit to justice.
Yen, who is the star of the Ip Man franchise and more recently appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4, is also producing with his long-time producer Raymond Wong. The film, previously known as Misjudgement, is scheduled for worldwide release this year.
Ahead of the market,...
Based on a true case in Hong Kong, the action crime thriller sees Yen plays a dedicated prosecutor who risks his life and career to set free a wrongfully charged man and bring the real culprit to justice.
Yen, who is the star of the Ip Man franchise and more recently appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4, is also producing with his long-time producer Raymond Wong. The film, previously known as Misjudgement, is scheduled for worldwide release this year.
Ahead of the market,...
- 5/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
The move is part of plans to expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific region.
Hong Kong-based One Cool Film Production has opened a new operation in Malaysia, with The Locksmith as its first feature filmed in the country and La Luna as its first Singapore-Malaysia co-production.
The new venture was officially launched on April 20 by Sam Kan, director of One Cool Film Malaysia, and But Tang, Hong Kong-based executive director of One Cool Film Production. The move is in line with the company’s plans to expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific region.
Its first made-in-Malaysia feature is suspense action thriller The Locksmith,...
Hong Kong-based One Cool Film Production has opened a new operation in Malaysia, with The Locksmith as its first feature filmed in the country and La Luna as its first Singapore-Malaysia co-production.
The new venture was officially launched on April 20 by Sam Kan, director of One Cool Film Malaysia, and But Tang, Hong Kong-based executive director of One Cool Film Production. The move is in line with the company’s plans to expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific region.
Its first made-in-Malaysia feature is suspense action thriller The Locksmith,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
Some 16 titles were showcased at a packed launch in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong-based Emperor Motion Pictures (Emp) presented a massive line-up of 16 titles at Filmart, including actor Nicholas Tse’s directorial debut New Police Story 2 and a further two action films also led by Tse.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first New Police Story, which was directed by the late filmmaker Benny Chan. The new feature reunites the original cast, including Tse, Jackie Chan and Charlene Choi, from the original film. Chan will produce for Tse who will direct for the first time.
The film is set to enter production this year,...
Hong Kong-based Emperor Motion Pictures (Emp) presented a massive line-up of 16 titles at Filmart, including actor Nicholas Tse’s directorial debut New Police Story 2 and a further two action films also led by Tse.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first New Police Story, which was directed by the late filmmaker Benny Chan. The new feature reunites the original cast, including Tse, Jackie Chan and Charlene Choi, from the original film. Chan will produce for Tse who will direct for the first time.
The film is set to enter production this year,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
Sammi Cheng was named best actress by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society for her performance
Hong Kong-based Media Asia Film has sealed a raft of deals for Ka Sing Fung’s Lost Love, starring Sammi Cheng, including for North America
The drama has been picked up by Imagi Crystal and Illume Films for North America, Applause Taiwan (Taiwan), Lotus Five Star (Malaysia and Brunei) and Clover Films (Singapore). Media Asia is in discussion for Japan and the UK.
Cheng was named best actress by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society for her portrayal of a woman who provides a caring home for foster children.
Hong Kong-based Media Asia Film has sealed a raft of deals for Ka Sing Fung’s Lost Love, starring Sammi Cheng, including for North America
The drama has been picked up by Imagi Crystal and Illume Films for North America, Applause Taiwan (Taiwan), Lotus Five Star (Malaysia and Brunei) and Clover Films (Singapore). Media Asia is in discussion for Japan and the UK.
Cheng was named best actress by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society for her portrayal of a woman who provides a caring home for foster children.
- 3/14/2023
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
Throughout the "Ip Man" franchise's run, there's been an awkward question plaguing the popular film series. The Donnie Yen-led action movies have proven incredibly successful in their native Hong Kong and mainland China, also managing to gain fans internationally. Combined, the four movies have earned almost 422 million at the global box office, telling an exaggerated and often downright fabricated version of the life of the eponymous Wing Chun grandmaster.
Since "Ip Man" released in 2008, Yen, along with his director Wilson Yip and producer Raymond Wong (both of whom are Hong Kong natives), have returned time and time again to the story of the real-life Ip Man as inspiration for their fantastical retelling. As Yen said when promoting "Ip Man 3" in 2016, while his character is "based on a real person," he and the production team "didn't want to make a documentary," instead aiming to "create a new type of hero on film.
Since "Ip Man" released in 2008, Yen, along with his director Wilson Yip and producer Raymond Wong (both of whom are Hong Kong natives), have returned time and time again to the story of the real-life Ip Man as inspiration for their fantastical retelling. As Yen said when promoting "Ip Man 3" in 2016, while his character is "based on a real person," he and the production team "didn't want to make a documentary," instead aiming to "create a new type of hero on film.
- 11/26/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Since 2008, Donnie Yen has been dispatching all manner of foes in the Ip Man franchise. But his most dangerous encounter may well have been when he faced off against Mike Tyson in the third installment.
Based on the life of Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man, the franchise stars Yen in the title role and loosely tells Ip Man's story. The first film, which earned its place as one of the great kung fu movies, depicts his early days in Foshan during the Sino-Japanese War, while "Ip Man 2" finds Yen's hero in 1940s Hong Kong where he faces down British police. By the time it came to the third film, Yen, who also appeared in "Rogue One" and Disney's live-action "Mulan" remake needed something a little more formidable to face down. Enter Iron Mike.
"Ip Man 3" is set in the late 1950s, and also stars Danny Chan as esteemed martial artist...
Based on the life of Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man, the franchise stars Yen in the title role and loosely tells Ip Man's story. The first film, which earned its place as one of the great kung fu movies, depicts his early days in Foshan during the Sino-Japanese War, while "Ip Man 2" finds Yen's hero in 1940s Hong Kong where he faces down British police. By the time it came to the third film, Yen, who also appeared in "Rogue One" and Disney's live-action "Mulan" remake needed something a little more formidable to face down. Enter Iron Mike.
"Ip Man 3" is set in the late 1950s, and also stars Danny Chan as esteemed martial artist...
- 11/16/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The first blockbuster success for Johnnie To came in 1988 with “The Eighth Happiness”, an ensemble comedy that became the highest grossing film of the year in Hong Kong and, at the time, the highest grossing of all time.
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In intense, New Year movie style, the labyrinth script does not make that much sense as a whole, essentially focusing on presenting as many different episodes as possible, in order to highlight the protagonists and entertain its audience through comedy and some sexual connotations. The basis however, is the life of three very different brothers. Fai is a TV host who is single, but also the boss of the house who always takes care of his brothers. Long is betrothed to an air hostess, Do-Do, but at the same time is a relentless womanizer who also tries to make it as an actor. Sung is a young...
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In intense, New Year movie style, the labyrinth script does not make that much sense as a whole, essentially focusing on presenting as many different episodes as possible, in order to highlight the protagonists and entertain its audience through comedy and some sexual connotations. The basis however, is the life of three very different brothers. Fai is a TV host who is single, but also the boss of the house who always takes care of his brothers. Long is betrothed to an air hostess, Do-Do, but at the same time is a relentless womanizer who also tries to make it as an actor. Sung is a young...
- 7/2/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Stars: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Darren Shahlavi, Huang Xiaming | Action direction by Sammo Hung | Directed by Wilson Yip
Review by Baron Fortnightly
Ip Man 2, from Cine Asia, is a semi-biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Wing Chun grandmaster, Ip Man. The film was directed by Wilson Yip and Sammo Hung, produced by Raymond Wong, written by Edmond Wong, and stars martial arts legend, Donnie Yen, who reprises the leading role.
This sequel continues on from events in the first Ip Man film, and covers Ip Man’s life in Hong Kong, which was at the time under British colonial rule, and recovering from the Japanese invasion of China. Ip Man’s main hurdles are his reduced circumstances, British oppression, and rivalry from other martial arts practitioners, including the local Hung Ga master Hung Chun-nam, as played by Sammo Hung.
“Continuing from where the first film ended,...
Review by Baron Fortnightly
Ip Man 2, from Cine Asia, is a semi-biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Wing Chun grandmaster, Ip Man. The film was directed by Wilson Yip and Sammo Hung, produced by Raymond Wong, written by Edmond Wong, and stars martial arts legend, Donnie Yen, who reprises the leading role.
This sequel continues on from events in the first Ip Man film, and covers Ip Man’s life in Hong Kong, which was at the time under British colonial rule, and recovering from the Japanese invasion of China. Ip Man’s main hurdles are his reduced circumstances, British oppression, and rivalry from other martial arts practitioners, including the local Hung Ga master Hung Chun-nam, as played by Sammo Hung.
“Continuing from where the first film ended,...
- 2/12/2017
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Exclusive Set Visit: Cop thriller stars The Grandmaster’s Zhang Jin.
Renowned Hong Kong director Fruit Chan is currently shooting new action cop thriller Made In Kowloon in Macau.
The new film follows a Hong Kong police officer who crosses over to Macao after his fiancée has gone missing and stumbles on a series of murder cases.
The cast is headlined by Zhang Jin who won best supporting actor for The Grandmaster at the 2012 Hong Kong Film Awards, popular Hong Kong actor Kelvin Cheng and Annie Liu.
“The story is imbued with some Chinese mythical elements, which will set it apart from the traditional Hong Kong cop thrillers,” Chan - who is also the screenwriter - told Screen during the set visit.
It marks his first action-thriller, a departure from his early independent productions such as Little Cheung and Durian Durian and subsequent genre films Dumplings and The Midnight After.
Despite the film...
Renowned Hong Kong director Fruit Chan is currently shooting new action cop thriller Made In Kowloon in Macau.
The new film follows a Hong Kong police officer who crosses over to Macao after his fiancée has gone missing and stumbles on a series of murder cases.
The cast is headlined by Zhang Jin who won best supporting actor for The Grandmaster at the 2012 Hong Kong Film Awards, popular Hong Kong actor Kelvin Cheng and Annie Liu.
“The story is imbued with some Chinese mythical elements, which will set it apart from the traditional Hong Kong cop thrillers,” Chan - who is also the screenwriter - told Screen during the set visit.
It marks his first action-thriller, a departure from his early independent productions such as Little Cheung and Durian Durian and subsequent genre films Dumplings and The Midnight After.
Despite the film...
- 12/11/2016
- by screenasia@yahoo.com (Silvia Wong)
- ScreenDaily
How would you program this year's newest, most interesting films into double features with movies of the past you saw in 2015?Looking back over the year at what films moved and impressed us, it is clear that watching old films is a crucial part of making new films meaningful. Thus, the annual tradition of our end of year poll, which calls upon our writers to pick both a new and an old film: they were challenged to choose a new film they saw in 2015—in theatres or at a festival—and creatively pair it with an old film they also saw in 2015 to create a unique double feature.All the contributors were given the option to write some text explaining their 2015 fantasy double feature. What's more, each writer was given the option to list more pairings, with or without explanation, as further imaginative film programming we'd be lucky to catch...
- 1/4/2016
- by Notebook
- MUBI
Dynamic, relentless and funnier than its predecessor, Ip Man 2 is the flashier, hipper and better looking of the first two films about the life of the Wing Chun grandmaster Yip Man. That said, the original Ip Man is in my opinion the better film and one of my favourite martial arts movies of all time. Now the question is, how will Ip Man 3 do?
Donnie Yen and Mike Tyson square off in the first teaser trailer for Ip Man 3, the third and possibly final chapter in the story of the legendary wing chun practitioner. Tyson’s character is reportedly based on an American property tycoon that Ip Man did once fight. Unfortunately, most of the footage in this trailer comes from the first two movies, which is a shame since it lasts only 40 seconds. Talk about a short tease.
Ip Man 3 is directed by Wilson Yip, produced by Raymond Wong...
Donnie Yen and Mike Tyson square off in the first teaser trailer for Ip Man 3, the third and possibly final chapter in the story of the legendary wing chun practitioner. Tyson’s character is reportedly based on an American property tycoon that Ip Man did once fight. Unfortunately, most of the footage in this trailer comes from the first two movies, which is a shame since it lasts only 40 seconds. Talk about a short tease.
Ip Man 3 is directed by Wilson Yip, produced by Raymond Wong...
- 10/2/2015
- by Ricky Fernandes
- SoundOnSight
In the first teaser for “Ip Man 3,” Mike Tyson threatens Donnie Yen to see who is the better fighter out of the two. “Let’s see whose fist is the fastest,” says Tyson’s character. “Yours? Or mine?” “Ip Man 3” is a biographical martial arts film based on the life of Wing Chun Grandmaster Yip Man, and is directed by Wilson Yip, produced by Raymond Wong and written by Edmond Wong. See Video: AMC's Martial Arts Drama 'Into the Badlands' Lands Premiere Date, Debuts Trailer In the film, Tyson plays a street fighter and property agent, and the...
- 10/1/2015
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Seemingly keen on building an acting resume, Mike Tyson has joined the cast of "Ip Man 3," the 3rd film in a franchise that's loosely based on the life of legendary Chinese martial artist Yip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun and Bruce Lee’s personal teacher. "For the third installment in the 'Ip Man' series, we want to have an explosive fight, and Mike Tyson versus Donnie Yen fits the bill," Pegasus Motion Pictures chairman and "Ip Man 3" producer Raymond Wong said to The Hollywood Reporter. Principal photography for the film begun this week in Shanghai, China, with Tyson set to play what is said to be a major role in the...
- 3/25/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Production began on Ip Man 3 today. All the familiar players are in place. Raymond Wong will produce. Wilson Yip will direct. Donnie Yen will reprise his role as Yip Man. Then just to mix things up a bit, former heavy-weight champion Mike Tyson will join the production. "Two years ago Mike Tyson opened up a Weibo (the Chinese micro-blogging site) account and the first question he asked was, 'who is the best fighter in China?'" Pegasus chairman and Ip Man 3 producer Raymond Wong told THR. "Someone answered him 'Donnie Yen,' and that gave me an idea. For the third installment in the Ip Man series, we want to have an explosive fight, and Mike Tyson versus Donnie Yen fits the bill."If you saw Ip...
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- 3/24/2015
- Screen Anarchy
In its own way, “Hello Babies” is something of a landmark, with traditional Lunar New Year box office rivals Eric Tsang and Raymond Wong joining forces for a combined assault on audiences instead of offering up more instalments in the “All’s Well Ends Well” and “I Love Hong Kong” series. Prolific director and actor Vincent Kok (“Hotel Deluxe”) writes and directs, pulling together the usual cast of familiar faces who tend to appear in this kind of extremely popular seasonal film, including the likes of Ronald Cheng, Fiona Sit, Alex Lam, Sandra Ng and others, with plenty of famous gag cameos being thrown in along the way. Though essentially an hour and a half of good-natured nonsense, for what it’s worth, the plot revolves around Raymond Wong and Eric Tsang as long standing rivals Lui Ming and Yeung Ah Wei, competing in a race to see who can...
- 4/13/2014
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
Fact: I wouldn’t give a damn about this movie if Donnie Yen weren’t all over it. The guy has charisma to spare, and while it’s good to see him doing something that doesn’t require him to pummel human beings for two straight hours, I’m still not too sure about this one. I understand that the “All’s Well, End’s Well” franchise is a staple of Chinese New Year cinema, but even I have my limits when it comes to schmaltzy goofiness. You’ll see what I mean in just a second. Assuming, of course, that you’re brave enough to stuff this trailer into the oh-so tender folds of your brain. Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun’s “All’s Well, End’s Well” stars Louis Koo, Sandra Ng, Donnie Yen, Bak-Ming Wong, Kelly Chen, Chapman To, Lynn Hung, Mi Yang, and Ni Yang. The film opens on January 19th,...
- 1/12/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
I’m assuming that this Chinese New Year flick is the equivalent of, say, “Valentine’s Day” and “New Year’s Eve” here in the States. Why else would Donnie Yen and his equally impressive cast mates find themselves in something as ridiculously cheesy as “All’s Well, End’s Well 2012″? There’s a lot of color, music, and goofy tomfoolery taking place in the embedded trailer, which, from what I’ve been told, is what people should expect from the seventh installment of the “All’s Well, End’s Well” series. The damned thing looks beyond silly, and given my love of all things Donnie Yen, there’s a very severe possibility that I’ll give it a shot when and if this things ever arrives on an English-subtitled DVD. Until then, this teaser and these images will have to keep me company. “All’s Well, End’s Well 2012″, which stars Louis Koo,...
- 1/3/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
It has bags of energy, but this teen fantasy is so confusingly plotted it's hard to imagine it winning many fans, says Peter Bradshaw
Magic to Win is a hyperactive teen fantasy adventure with a confusing storyline, but put over with bags of energy and a puppyish boisterousness. It stars Raymond Wong, veteran Hong Kong producer and director of lucrative 1980 movie series Happy Ghost, whose success this movie tries to revive by mixing in some western ingredients: the Nic Cage Sorcerer's Apprentice, the vampire-slaying Buffy and, of course, Harry Potter. A college women's volleyball team is doing fantastically badly. Meanwhile, a college professor who is also a secret magician finds himself at the centre of a deadly contest between good and bad wizards. One night, the volleyball captain collides with the professor, whose magic powers suddenly transfer to the volleyball player, and now her team has the power to do spectacularly well.
Magic to Win is a hyperactive teen fantasy adventure with a confusing storyline, but put over with bags of energy and a puppyish boisterousness. It stars Raymond Wong, veteran Hong Kong producer and director of lucrative 1980 movie series Happy Ghost, whose success this movie tries to revive by mixing in some western ingredients: the Nic Cage Sorcerer's Apprentice, the vampire-slaying Buffy and, of course, Harry Potter. A college women's volleyball team is doing fantastically badly. Meanwhile, a college professor who is also a secret magician finds himself at the centre of a deadly contest between good and bad wizards. One night, the volleyball captain collides with the professor, whose magic powers suddenly transfer to the volleyball player, and now her team has the power to do spectacularly well.
- 12/16/2011
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Hitting Us theaters via China Lion on December 9th, Ip Man director Wilson Yip takes a turn into fantasy with Magic To Win. Wu Jing, Louis Koo and Raymond Wong star in a comedy about dueling magicians whose weapons of choice evidently include some good old fashioned light sabers.Don't believe me? Check out the pair of TV spots below as the sabers feature prominently in both....
- 11/30/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Sure, it may look impossibly corny, but Wilson Yip’s “Magic to Win” is sure to be an enjoyable slice of eye candy. The previously posted teaser trailer suggests that the film isn’t meant to be taken too seriously. It seems to have the same vibe as that seriously underrated Nicolas Cage flick “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, though that may not be a good thing. Unless, of course, you secret love it. Which I do. Secretly, of course. That’s not the sort of information you want leaked. Below you’ll find two new posters and a few magical images from Yip’s latest creation. The film, which stars Yan Ni , Louis Koo Wu Jing, Raymond Wong, and Wu Chun, opens this December. I’m almost positive that a full trailer will pop up in the near future...
- 11/4/2011
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
Hong Kong -- Comedy rises again in the year of the rabbit, as local-language Chinese New Year films return to their former prominence. Lighthearted fare always thrives during the beginning of the lunar calendar, and comedy is poised to continue as filmmakers take advantage of the lucrative Chinese market's new-found love of laughs.
"Comedy is now the mainstay of the Chinese-language film industry," says producer, comedy writer and actor Raymond Wong, who was behind many in the genre since the 1980s, including some of the highest grossing Chinese New Year comedies. Wong is credited for re-launching the trend with 2009's All's Well Ends Well, a continuation of the successful 1990s series that became the top Chinese-language film at the Hong Kong box office that year. "Hong Kong comedy filmmakers are more adept as to what appeals to the mainland audience. We've tested the grounds with films specifically catered to the Chinese New Year period,...
"Comedy is now the mainstay of the Chinese-language film industry," says producer, comedy writer and actor Raymond Wong, who was behind many in the genre since the 1980s, including some of the highest grossing Chinese New Year comedies. Wong is credited for re-launching the trend with 2009's All's Well Ends Well, a continuation of the successful 1990s series that became the top Chinese-language film at the Hong Kong box office that year. "Hong Kong comedy filmmakers are more adept as to what appeals to the mainland audience. We've tested the grounds with films specifically catered to the Chinese New Year period,...
- 2/10/2011
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Ip Man 2” sees Donnie Yen reprising his role as the Wing Chun master and all round defender of the Chinese nation, continuing the story of the great man’s life as he heads to Hong Kong following the end of the Sino-Japanese War. Director Wilson Yip and producer Raymond Wong also return, as do cast members Lynn Xiong, Fan Siu Wong, and even Simon Yam. Perhaps more excitingly, the legendary Sammo Hung lends his talents to the film, both as action director and in a starring role, offering the chance to see him going head to head with Yen as they did to exhilarating effect in “Spl”. He is joined by a number of other new stars, including Huang Xiao Ming (“The Message”) and veteran character actor Kent Cheng (who also recently featured with Yen in Wilson Yip’s excellent “Flash Point”). Unsurprisingly, the film was a massive box office hit,...
- 7/15/2010
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
The “Alls Well Ends Well” franchise returns to screens yet again for its 2010 outing, following on the heels of its highly successful predecessor, which was perhaps surprisingly the highest grossing Hong Kong film of 2009. The film is of that most Chinese of genres, the Lunar New Year comedy, often baffling for non-local viewers, and is a period set costume piece, this time co-directed by series creator Raymond Wong and the illustrious, not to mention insanely busy Herman Yau. Most of the cast of the 2009 film return, including headliners Louis Koo, Sandra Ng, and Ronald Cheng, this time joined by the likes of Lee Heung Kam, Pan Yueming, and the two models Angelababy (“Short of Love”) and Lynn Xiong (“Ip Man”). The plot is the usual mishmash of mistaken identities and misunderstandings, but basically revolves around Princess Pearl (Angelababy) returning home after studying abroad for some years and having fallen in...
- 4/20/2010
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
Embodiment Of Evil Directed by Jose Mojica Marins *** 1/2 José Mojica Marins' demonically anticipated Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) comeback film is everything you could hope for. Embodiment cleverly explains Zé 's absence over the years by opening with the character being released from prison after serving decades of time for the crimes depicted in earlier films! Coffin Joe may now be in his 70s, but Zé's lifelong obsession to locate the perfect woman to continue his bloodline with has not faded in the slightest. Too schlocky, violent, corny, and shocking for Cannes, the 40 year long wait had audiences at Fantasia in a collective applause. Guaranteed to satisfy its fan base with stunning cinematography, special effects, and an assortment of clips from the earlier two movies; José Mojica Marins now 72 years old still commands the screen and with Coffin Joe he has crafted a true horror icon. Hopefully with the release of this film,...
- 8/4/2009
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
A biopic about Bruce Lee's kung fu mentor has taken the top prize at the Hong Kong Film Awards, scooping Best Picture.
Ip Man, directed by Wilson Yip and produced by Raymond Wong, also won Best Action Choreography at Sunday's ceremony.
But the movie, which was nominated for a total of 12 awards, missed out on other key categories - documentary The Way We Are took home accolades for Best Director (Ann Hui), Best Screenplay (Lou Shiu Wa), Best Actress (Paw Hee Ching) and Best Supporting Actress (Chan Lai Wun).
Nick Cheung was applauded for his portrayal of a kidnapper in The Best Stalker, earning him the Best Actor title, while Liu Kai-chi was handed Best Supporting Actor for his role in the action film.
Other winners at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards include Xu Jiao (Best New Performer for her role in CJ7), Josephine Siao (Lifetime Achievement Award), and Ting Yu for Professional Achievement.
Ip Man, directed by Wilson Yip and produced by Raymond Wong, also won Best Action Choreography at Sunday's ceremony.
But the movie, which was nominated for a total of 12 awards, missed out on other key categories - documentary The Way We Are took home accolades for Best Director (Ann Hui), Best Screenplay (Lou Shiu Wa), Best Actress (Paw Hee Ching) and Best Supporting Actress (Chan Lai Wun).
Nick Cheung was applauded for his portrayal of a kidnapper in The Best Stalker, earning him the Best Actor title, while Liu Kai-chi was handed Best Supporting Actor for his role in the action film.
Other winners at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards include Xu Jiao (Best New Performer for her role in CJ7), Josephine Siao (Lifetime Achievement Award), and Ting Yu for Professional Achievement.
- 4/20/2009
- WENN
2009 Hong Kong Film Awards 2009 Hong Kong Film Award nominations: Feb. 12 2009 Hong Kong Film Award winners: Apr. 19 ("*" denotes the winner in each category) Donnie Yen in Wilson Yip’s Ip Man, a biopic of Bruce Lee’s kung fu master. Best Film The Way We Are (prods: Ann Hui & Wong Yat Ping) Red Cliff (prods: Terence Chang & John Woo) Cj 7 (prods: Stephen Chow, Chui Po Chu, Han San Ping, Vincent Kok, Shi Dong Ming, Connie Wong) Painted Skin (prod: Gordon Chan Ka Seung) * Ip Man (prod: Raymond Wong Pak Ming) Best Asian Film If You Are The One (China) Cape No. 7 (Taiwan) Suspect X (Japan) Forever Enthralled (China) * Assembly (China) Best Director * Ann Hui On Wah (The Way We Are) Johnnie To Kei Fung (Sparrow) John Woo (Red Cliff) Benny Chan (Connected) Yip Wai Shun (Ip Man) Best New Director * Derek Kwok (The Moss) Heiward Mak (High Noon) Ivy Ho (Claustrophobia...
- 4/19/2009
- by Irene Young
- Alt Film Guide
Donnie Yens "Ip Man" is barely out of the starting blocks and a sequel to the martial arts period drama is already in the works, according to the film's producer. Raymond Wong of Mandarin Films confirmed that "Ip Man 2" is scheduled to start production in June, with principal photography expected to last until October. IP2 will continue the story of martial- arts expert Ip Man's escape from Japanese occupied China into Hong Kong. Director Wilson Yip and star Donnie Yen are both back on board and the pic is aiming for a release towards the end of 2010.
- 1/8/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
Oh, this makes Todd a happy boy ...
Though Wilson Yip’s Ip Man - in which Donnie Yen stars in a biopic about the famous martial arts master of Bruce Lee - has not yet hit screens the stunning trailers have sparked such a wave of interest that a sequel has apparently already been green-lit. Producer Raymond Wong spilled the beans at a recent press conference, saying that the sequel would pick up Ip Man’s story after his migration to Hong Kong where he took on disciples - including Bruce Lee - to propogate his discipline of Wing Chun. And, yes, Lee will be a major character in this film.
Check the trailers below the break to see why this is brilliant news.
Though Wilson Yip’s Ip Man - in which Donnie Yen stars in a biopic about the famous martial arts master of Bruce Lee - has not yet hit screens the stunning trailers have sparked such a wave of interest that a sequel has apparently already been green-lit. Producer Raymond Wong spilled the beans at a recent press conference, saying that the sequel would pick up Ip Man’s story after his migration to Hong Kong where he took on disciples - including Bruce Lee - to propogate his discipline of Wing Chun. And, yes, Lee will be a major character in this film.
Check the trailers below the break to see why this is brilliant news.
- 11/25/2008
- by Todd Brown
- Screen Anarchy
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