Hong Kong's Oscar foreign-language film selection, Mad World, is the debut directorial feature of 28-year-old Wong Chun, who shot the film in Hong Kong in merely two weeks with a tiny $257,000 budget.
The film was mostly shot on location in a subdivided flat – a type of private rental housing unique to Hong Kong that consists of individual rooms divided by newly-built partitions with each room accommodating an individual, a couple, or even a whole family. The film stars three highly established actors in the leading roles – multi-hyphenate Eric Tsang (Infernal Affairs), Shawn Yue (Love Off the Cuff), and...
The film was mostly shot on location in a subdivided flat – a type of private rental housing unique to Hong Kong that consists of individual rooms divided by newly-built partitions with each room accommodating an individual, a couple, or even a whole family. The film stars three highly established actors in the leading roles – multi-hyphenate Eric Tsang (Infernal Affairs), Shawn Yue (Love Off the Cuff), and...
- 11/21/2017
- by Karen Chu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hong Kong has selected first-time director Wong Chun's Mad World for the foreign-language film category at the 90th Academy Awards.
The drama, which explores mental illness and the lack of living space in modern metropolises, was a winner at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards earlier this year. The film boasts the award-winning performances from veteran actors Elaine Jin and Eric Tsang.
The project was particularly a local success as it was funded by the “First Feature Film Initiative” of the Hong Kong Film Development Fund.
Mad World tells the story of a bipolar patient’s attempt to adapt...
The drama, which explores mental illness and the lack of living space in modern metropolises, was a winner at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards earlier this year. The film boasts the award-winning performances from veteran actors Elaine Jin and Eric Tsang.
The project was particularly a local success as it was funded by the “First Feature Film Initiative” of the Hong Kong Film Development Fund.
Mad World tells the story of a bipolar patient’s attempt to adapt...
- 9/22/2017
- by Karen Chu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stars: Jackie Chan, Disha Patani, Amyra Dastur, Aarif Rahman, Miya Muqi, Sonu Sood, Paul Philip Clark, Yixing Zhang, Yuxian Shang, Jiang Wen, Eric Tsang, Guoli Zhang | Written and Directed by Stanley Tong
Rumble in the Bronx was the film that, finally, broke Hollywood’s doors down for Jackie Chan. Well, with Kung Fu Yoga, Chan reunites with his Bronx director Stanley Tong for a Chinese-Indian co-production that, on paper, sounds like it could be Armour of God 4 in all but name. Yes, this is yet another “Jackie Chan, Treasure Hunter” movie, a la Chinese Zodiac – only this time Chan and co. are exploring not only Chinese history but also India’s rich and religious heritage.
World-renowned archaeology professor Jack and his team are on a grand quest to locate a lost ancient Indian treasure, when they are ambushed by a team of mercenaries and left for dead. Using his vast...
Rumble in the Bronx was the film that, finally, broke Hollywood’s doors down for Jackie Chan. Well, with Kung Fu Yoga, Chan reunites with his Bronx director Stanley Tong for a Chinese-Indian co-production that, on paper, sounds like it could be Armour of God 4 in all but name. Yes, this is yet another “Jackie Chan, Treasure Hunter” movie, a la Chinese Zodiac – only this time Chan and co. are exploring not only Chinese history but also India’s rich and religious heritage.
World-renowned archaeology professor Jack and his team are on a grand quest to locate a lost ancient Indian treasure, when they are ambushed by a team of mercenaries and left for dead. Using his vast...
- 8/10/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
"The operation is compromised." Well Go USA has debuted an official Us trailer for the Chinese action heist movie called The Adventurers, from director Stephen Fung. The action-packed film is about three of the world's top thieves, played by Andy Lau, Tony Yang, and Shu Qi, who band together to pull off the "heist of a lifetime." But hot on their trailer is a French detective, played Jean Reno of course, who chases them all over Europe. The full cast Jingchu Zhang, Eric Tsang, Tony Yo-ning Yang, David Bowles, and Yi Sha. This definitely looks slick, kind of like a Hollywood action heist movie with some cool set pieces and locations, but I hope it's actually good. Seems like it's going to be super cheesy, a little too much Hollywood. Here's the official Us trailer (+ international poster) for Stephen Fung's The Adventurers, from YouTube: In this slick, high-stakes action-adventure,...
- 8/3/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
After a six-month break forced by a serious horse-riding injury, Andy Lau is back with the treasure-hunt action drama The Adventurers, set to release in China on August 11. Directed by Stephen Fung (Tai Chi Zero, House of Fury), the film boasts of an international star cast of Shu Qi (The Assassin), Zhang Jingchu (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation), Tony Yang (Where the Wind Settles), Eric Tsang (Ip Man: The Final Fight) and Jean Reno.
The Adventurers (2017) (Source: maactioncinema.com)
Loosely based on the 1991 John Woo action comedy Once a Thief, the film follows a trio of thieves led by Lau’s Cheung Tan, who hatch a plot to steal precious jewels in Europe. Reno is the very imaginatively named French detective Pierre, who has been hot on Cheung Tan’s trail for many years. Thrown into the mix are a criminal mastermind played by Tsang and Cheung Tan’s scorned ex-girlfriend played by Jingchu,...
The Adventurers (2017) (Source: maactioncinema.com)
Loosely based on the 1991 John Woo action comedy Once a Thief, the film follows a trio of thieves led by Lau’s Cheung Tan, who hatch a plot to steal precious jewels in Europe. Reno is the very imaginatively named French detective Pierre, who has been hot on Cheung Tan’s trail for many years. Thrown into the mix are a criminal mastermind played by Tsang and Cheung Tan’s scorned ex-girlfriend played by Jingchu,...
- 8/1/2017
- by Arnav Sinha
- AsianMoviePulse
For his first feature film, director Wong Chun decided to shine a spotlight on the serious topic of mental illness, and one Hong Kong family’s struggle to cope. The project generated such momentum that both of its stars, Shaun Yue, and cinema legend Eric Tsang, donated their acting fees back to the production. Mad World was greeted with acclaim and even the prestigious Golden Horse for director Wong At the New York Asian Film Festival, Wong spoke with me about the film’s blessings and unexpected success. The Lady Miz Diva: It is rare see films from Asia dealing seriously with the ramifications of mental illness. Was bringing that issue to the attention of a wide audience part of the inspiration behind...
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- 7/20/2017
- Screen Anarchy
One of the true legends of Hong Kong cinema, Eric Tsang has made more than 250 films in a career spanning over 40 years that shows no sign of stopping. Tsang came to the New York Asian Film Festival to receive the Star Hong Kong Lifetime Achievement Award and premiere his film Mad World. Tsang spoke with me about 40 years of stardom and using his celebrity to sustain and reinvigorate Hong Kong cinema for future generations. The Lady Miz Diva: In my research for Mad World, I understand initially you did not want to play such a heavy role. What changed your mind? Eric Tsang: Wow! You studied well. It was the script and because of the character. I...
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- 7/20/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Fans of Asian cinema are in for a very big treat when The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema roll out their annual New York Asian Film Festival, known as North America’s leading festival of popular Asian cinema, later this month.
This year’s edition will showcase 57 feature films, including 3 International Premieres, 21 North American Premieres, 4 U.S. Premieres, and 15 films making their New York City debuts, including titles like “Bad Genius,” “Birdshot,” “A Double Life,” “The Gangster’s Daughter,” “Kfc,” “Jane,” and “With Prisoners.”
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The festival will present five awards, including the Star Hong Kong Lifetime Achievement Award to Eric Tsang, two Star Asia Awards, the Screen International Rising Star Award to Thailand’s Chutimon “Aokbab” Chuengcharoensukying as announced on June 5, and the Daniel E. Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema to South Korea’s Jung Byung-gil.
“We were seeking a range of original films from young, first-time directors, films that represent the diversity of filmmaking from Asia, stories that say something both very local and specific to their countries of origin and something very universal: we hope we achieved at least some of this with our inaugural competition selection, which includes films from seven countries/cities in the region in a broad variety of genres,” Nyaff executive director Samuel Jamier said in an official statement.
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He added, “It’s important for us to champion new filmmaking from Asia, and the diversity of film made there at a time when other festivals in North America seem to be reducing the size of their Asian lineups.”
Check out our exclusive trailer for the festival below, showing off some of the badass titles festival-goers can check out at this year’s edition.
The New York Asian Film Festival is curated by executive director Samuel Jamier, deputy director Stephen Cremin, and programmers Claire Marty and David Wilentz. It is co-presented by Subway Cinema Inc and the Film Society of Lincoln Center.
The festival is held at the Film Society of Lincoln Center (June 30 – July 13) and the Sva Theater (July 14 – 16).
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This year’s edition will showcase 57 feature films, including 3 International Premieres, 21 North American Premieres, 4 U.S. Premieres, and 15 films making their New York City debuts, including titles like “Bad Genius,” “Birdshot,” “A Double Life,” “The Gangster’s Daughter,” “Kfc,” “Jane,” and “With Prisoners.”
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The festival will present five awards, including the Star Hong Kong Lifetime Achievement Award to Eric Tsang, two Star Asia Awards, the Screen International Rising Star Award to Thailand’s Chutimon “Aokbab” Chuengcharoensukying as announced on June 5, and the Daniel E. Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema to South Korea’s Jung Byung-gil.
“We were seeking a range of original films from young, first-time directors, films that represent the diversity of filmmaking from Asia, stories that say something both very local and specific to their countries of origin and something very universal: we hope we achieved at least some of this with our inaugural competition selection, which includes films from seven countries/cities in the region in a broad variety of genres,” Nyaff executive director Samuel Jamier said in an official statement.
Read More: Whitewashing Isn’t the Only Problem for Asian American Actors, Who Must Play Offensive Stereotypes
He added, “It’s important for us to champion new filmmaking from Asia, and the diversity of film made there at a time when other festivals in North America seem to be reducing the size of their Asian lineups.”
Check out our exclusive trailer for the festival below, showing off some of the badass titles festival-goers can check out at this year’s edition.
The New York Asian Film Festival is curated by executive director Samuel Jamier, deputy director Stephen Cremin, and programmers Claire Marty and David Wilentz. It is co-presented by Subway Cinema Inc and the Film Society of Lincoln Center.
The festival is held at the Film Society of Lincoln Center (June 30 – July 13) and the Sva Theater (July 14 – 16).
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- 6/22/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
As previously announced, Thailand’s Chutimon ‘Aokbab’ Chuengcharoensukying will receive Screen International Rising Star Award.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema announced on Monday the updated roster of honourees at the upcoming 16th New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff).
China’s Duan Yihong and South Korea’s Gang Dong-won will receive the Star Asia Award, South Korea’s Jung Byung-gil will collect the Daniel E. Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema, and Eric Tsang will receive the Star Hong Kong Lifetime Achievement Award.
As previously announced, Thailand’s Chutimon ‘Aokbab’ Chuengcharoensukying will receive the Screen International Rising Star Award and stars in opening night selection Bad Genius.
Duan Yihong will receive his Star Asia Award on July 1 in recognition of his entire body of work and will be presented before screenings of Extraordinary Mission and Battle Of Memories.
This is the first time a Star Asia Award has been presented to an actor...
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema announced on Monday the updated roster of honourees at the upcoming 16th New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff).
China’s Duan Yihong and South Korea’s Gang Dong-won will receive the Star Asia Award, South Korea’s Jung Byung-gil will collect the Daniel E. Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema, and Eric Tsang will receive the Star Hong Kong Lifetime Achievement Award.
As previously announced, Thailand’s Chutimon ‘Aokbab’ Chuengcharoensukying will receive the Screen International Rising Star Award and stars in opening night selection Bad Genius.
Duan Yihong will receive his Star Asia Award on July 1 in recognition of his entire body of work and will be presented before screenings of Extraordinary Mission and Battle Of Memories.
This is the first time a Star Asia Award has been presented to an actor...
- 6/19/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Anthony Wong, Gillian Chung, Jordan Chan, Eric Tsang, Marvel Chow, Chuchu Zhou, Timmy Hung, Luxia Jiang, Anita Yuen, Hung Yan Yan | Written by Erica Lee | Directed by Herman Yau
In postwar Hong Kong, Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begins as simple challenges from rival kung fu schools, leads to him becoming face to face with the dangerous underworld of the Triads. To defend himself and those he cares about, Ip Man must stand and fight one last time. This masterful biopic proves essential viewing for anyone familiar to the Ip Man saga, encasing sensational action sequences within a compelling drama.
Ip Man: The Final Fight comes from director Herman Yau, who previously helmed Ip Man: The Legend Is Born, the prequel film released inbetween Ip Man 2 and 3. And like Yau’s previous Ip Man movie, this sequel, which follows on from the...
In postwar Hong Kong, Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begins as simple challenges from rival kung fu schools, leads to him becoming face to face with the dangerous underworld of the Triads. To defend himself and those he cares about, Ip Man must stand and fight one last time. This masterful biopic proves essential viewing for anyone familiar to the Ip Man saga, encasing sensational action sequences within a compelling drama.
Ip Man: The Final Fight comes from director Herman Yau, who previously helmed Ip Man: The Legend Is Born, the prequel film released inbetween Ip Man 2 and 3. And like Yau’s previous Ip Man movie, this sequel, which follows on from the...
- 6/17/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Starting in 2008, Ip Man, the master of Wing Chun, has featured as the main character in a number of movies and a TV series. “Final Fight” presents the story of his last period, when he moved to Hong Kong from Foshan, following the victory of the Chinese Communist Party in the Chinese Civil War, since he was a police officer of the previous regime, the Kuomintang.
“Ip Man: Final Fight” is released by Cine Asia
The film begins in 1949, upon his arrival in Hong Kong, where a sick and alone, 56 -year-old Ip Man (his wife and son had stayed in Foshan) starts teaching Wing Chun on the rooftop of a building that houses the hotel staff’s general association. He meets and accepts new students from every part of society, and his class consists of laborers, a lot of which are members of the labor movement, correctional officers, even policemen.
“Ip Man: Final Fight” is released by Cine Asia
The film begins in 1949, upon his arrival in Hong Kong, where a sick and alone, 56 -year-old Ip Man (his wife and son had stayed in Foshan) starts teaching Wing Chun on the rooftop of a building that houses the hotel staff’s general association. He meets and accepts new students from every part of society, and his class consists of laborers, a lot of which are members of the labor movement, correctional officers, even policemen.
- 6/6/2017
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
From Herman Yau – the director of Shock Wave and Ip Man: The Legend Is Born – comes Ip Man: The Final Fight, a fully authorized Ip Man movie which tells the story of Grandmaster Ip Man’s final chapter. Providing an older, and yet still extremely skilled portrayal of Ip Man is Anthony Wong (Infernal Affairs, House of Fury). A lifelong martial arts practitioner, he spent over a year preparing to play the role of Ip Man. Other key cast includes Eric Tsang, Gillian Chung, Marvel Chow, Jiang Luxia, Xiong Xinxin and Ken Lo.
In postwar Hong Kong, Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begins as simple challenges from rival kung fu schools, leads to him becoming face to face with the dangerous underworld of the Triads. To defend himself and those he cares about, Ip Man must stand and fight one last time. This masterful...
In postwar Hong Kong, Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begins as simple challenges from rival kung fu schools, leads to him becoming face to face with the dangerous underworld of the Triads. To defend himself and those he cares about, Ip Man must stand and fight one last time. This masterful...
- 5/11/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Trivisa scoops five awards including best film, while Mad World takes best new ditrector prize.Scroll Down For Full List Of Winners
Hong Kong’s new wave of filmmakers scored big at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, where films from first-time directors walked off with most of the major prizes.
Johnnie To-produced crime drama Trivisa (pictured) was the big winner of the night, scooping five awards including best film and best director for its three first-time co-directors - Jevons Au, Frank Hui and Vicky Wong. The film, about a trio of notorious gangsters, also won best actor for Gordon Lam’s performance, best screenplay and best editing.
Wong Chun’s Mad World, also a first-time effort, picked up three awards, including best new director, best supporting actor for Eric Tsang’s performance and best supporting actress for Elaine Jin. The film tells the story of a former stockbroker living with his father (Tsang...
Hong Kong’s new wave of filmmakers scored big at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, where films from first-time directors walked off with most of the major prizes.
Johnnie To-produced crime drama Trivisa (pictured) was the big winner of the night, scooping five awards including best film and best director for its three first-time co-directors - Jevons Au, Frank Hui and Vicky Wong. The film, about a trio of notorious gangsters, also won best actor for Gordon Lam’s performance, best screenplay and best editing.
Wong Chun’s Mad World, also a first-time effort, picked up three awards, including best new director, best supporting actor for Eric Tsang’s performance and best supporting actress for Elaine Jin. The film tells the story of a former stockbroker living with his father (Tsang...
- 4/10/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Multi-stranded crime drama Trivisa was the big winner at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards tonight, bagging five gongs including Best Film, Best Actor for Gordon Lam and Best Director for the trio Jevons Au, Frank Hui and Vicky Wong. The film also won Best Screenplay and Best Editing. Wong Chun was named Best New Director for Mad World, which also won awards for Eric Tsang and Elaine Jin in the Best Supporting categories, while Kara Hui gave a passionate, heartfelt acceptance speech after winning the Best Actress award for Happiness. Elsewhere, Soi Cheang’s The Monkey King 2 won for Visual Effects and Costume Design & Make Up, the Wong Kar Wai scripted See You Tomorrow won for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography,...
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- 4/9/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Director: Renny Harlin Cast: Jackie Chan, Johnny Knoxville, Bingbing Fan, Eric Tsang, Eve Torres, Winston Chao Skiptrace stars Bennie Chan (Jackie Chan; Rush Hour trilogy) a detective from Hong Kong is investigating the murder of his friend Yung (Eric Tsang; The Legend of Drunken Master) from 9 years ago that leads to the elusive crime boss named The […]
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- 3/26/2017
- by juliana
- ShockYa
Legendary Actor and Film-Maker Sammo Hung is back with a bang, teaming up with Kickboxer Actor Dennis Chan to form a new film company “Sammo Hung films“. This is very exciting news with many Projects already being planned such as To Catch a Killer, Back to School, Operation: Ground Zero, Silk Road, I-Ching Warriors, The Detrimental Protectors and the big one The Return of Lucky Stars.
Excited?
The Return of Lucky Stars will bring together the old “Lucky Stars Gang”, reuniting Sammo Hung with Richard Ng, Eric Tsang and John Sham. I’m a very big fan of the Lucky Star Movies from the hard hitting Wheels On Meals to the Hilarious Winners And Sinners, i am sure The Return of Lucky Stars will be another hit for the gang. I am more confident now, we could get the Three Dragons back together for one last time, Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao.
Excited?
The Return of Lucky Stars will bring together the old “Lucky Stars Gang”, reuniting Sammo Hung with Richard Ng, Eric Tsang and John Sham. I’m a very big fan of the Lucky Star Movies from the hard hitting Wheels On Meals to the Hilarious Winners And Sinners, i am sure The Return of Lucky Stars will be another hit for the gang. I am more confident now, we could get the Three Dragons back together for one last time, Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao.
- 3/13/2017
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Director Wong Chun’s debut feature Mad World has been awarded the top prize at Osaka Asian Film Festival 2017. The daring indie drama, which stars Eric Tsang and Shawn Yue, tackles issues of mental illness and the pressures of city life while exploring the relationship between a father and son. A jury comprised of filmmakers Monster Jimenez and Ho Yuhang and actress Nakanishi Miho offered the prize, stating: “We award Mad World the Grand Prix for its unflinching and sympathetic view of a neglected reality. It is harsh but tender, tragic but hopeful. The film is an act of love." Other winners included Most Promising Talent for Hong Konger Fish Liew for her excellent performance in Tracy Choi’s Sisterhood and the Yakushi Pearl Award for...
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- 3/12/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Soul Mate leads the Hong Kong Film Awards nominations with 12 nods, including best film, best director, and best actress nominations for both of the female leads, Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun.
The romantic drama about a pair of best friends in love with the same young man was produced by Peter Chan and helmed by Derek Tsang, son of multi-hyphenate Eric Tsang, who was also nominated in the best supporting actor category for his performance in Mad World.
Megastar Stephen Chow's Mermaid, the top grossing film in China of all time, followed with eight nominations, including best film and...
The romantic drama about a pair of best friends in love with the same young man was produced by Peter Chan and helmed by Derek Tsang, son of multi-hyphenate Eric Tsang, who was also nominated in the best supporting actor category for his performance in Mad World.
Megastar Stephen Chow's Mermaid, the top grossing film in China of all time, followed with eight nominations, including best film and...
- 2/8/2017
- by Karen Chu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jackie Chan and Stanley-Tong’s Sixth Film Together
Kung Fu Yoga marks the sixth film that Jackie Chan has made together with director Stanley Tong ( Police Story 3, Rumble in the Bronx, Police Story 4, The Myth and Chinese Zodiac (writing credits) ) .
Kung Fu Yoga is a multi-lingual Chinese-Hindi action adventure comedy, co-produced by Taihe Entertainment (India) and Shinework Pictures (China). It’s the first Indian-Chinese co-produced film with the hope that it sets the trend for future projects together for these two countries.
The film also stars Indian actors Sonu Sood, Disha Patani and Amyra Dastur, as well as Aarif Rahmen aka Aarif Lee ( Bruce Lee, My Brother and L.O.R.D).
Hong Kong star Eric Tsang (Infernal Affairs) also makes a relatively brief but equality important appearance. (Eric Tsang also featured in Jackie Chan’s SkipTrace, Accidental Spy, the Lucky Stars series, and the infamous Armour of God…...
Kung Fu Yoga marks the sixth film that Jackie Chan has made together with director Stanley Tong ( Police Story 3, Rumble in the Bronx, Police Story 4, The Myth and Chinese Zodiac (writing credits) ) .
Kung Fu Yoga is a multi-lingual Chinese-Hindi action adventure comedy, co-produced by Taihe Entertainment (India) and Shinework Pictures (China). It’s the first Indian-Chinese co-produced film with the hope that it sets the trend for future projects together for these two countries.
The film also stars Indian actors Sonu Sood, Disha Patani and Amyra Dastur, as well as Aarif Rahmen aka Aarif Lee ( Bruce Lee, My Brother and L.O.R.D).
Hong Kong star Eric Tsang (Infernal Affairs) also makes a relatively brief but equality important appearance. (Eric Tsang also featured in Jackie Chan’s SkipTrace, Accidental Spy, the Lucky Stars series, and the infamous Armour of God…...
- 1/27/2017
- by The Tiger
- AsianMoviePulse
Shu Qi, Wang Qianyuan and Eric Tsang anchor the cast of Chen Yu-Hsun's upcoming Taiwanese martial arts comedy The Village Of No Return and based on the sheer quality and charm of the international trailer this is one village you may never want to leave. Chen's film puts a wuxia / martial arts spin on the premise of Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind with a monk promising to relive a small village's inhabitants of their unpleasant memories through the use of a special machine. This, of course, has unintended - or are they? - consequences. It is an unusual day for the remote and isolated Desire Village. A mysterious Taoist priest brings a magical equipment that can erase one’s memory. Since then, all the...
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- 1/25/2017
- Screen Anarchy
WellGoUSA is bringing Jackie Chan‘s new film, “Kung Fu Yoga,” to select theaters on January 27, 2017, and February 3, 2017!
Plot
Jack (Jackie Chan), a world-renowned archaeology professor, and his team are on a grand quest to locate a lost ancient Indian treasure when they are ambushed by a team of mercenaries and left for dead. Using his vast knowledge of history and kung fu, Jack leads his team on a race around the world to beat the mercenaries to the treasure and save an ancient culture in this breakneck action-comedy that reunites Chan with acclaimed director Stanley Tong (Rumble in the Bronx, Supercop).
Directed By Stanley Tong
Starring Jackie Chan, Aarif Rahman, Lay Zhang, Sonu Sood, Disha Patani, Amrya Dastur, Eric Tsang
You can catch Kung Fu Yoga at the following locations
January 27, 2017
New York City
AMC Empire 25
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Los Angeles
AMC Atlantic Times Square
450 N Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park,...
Plot
Jack (Jackie Chan), a world-renowned archaeology professor, and his team are on a grand quest to locate a lost ancient Indian treasure when they are ambushed by a team of mercenaries and left for dead. Using his vast knowledge of history and kung fu, Jack leads his team on a race around the world to beat the mercenaries to the treasure and save an ancient culture in this breakneck action-comedy that reunites Chan with acclaimed director Stanley Tong (Rumble in the Bronx, Supercop).
Directed By Stanley Tong
Starring Jackie Chan, Aarif Rahman, Lay Zhang, Sonu Sood, Disha Patani, Amrya Dastur, Eric Tsang
You can catch Kung Fu Yoga at the following locations
January 27, 2017
New York City
AMC Empire 25
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Los Angeles
AMC Atlantic Times Square
450 N Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park,...
- 1/21/2017
- by Lydia Spanier
- AsianMoviePulse
WellGoUSA just released a new trailer for Jackie Chan’s upcoming release, “Kung Fu Yoga.” You can watch the trailer below!
“Kung Fu Yoga” stars Jackie Chan has a famous archaeology professor, who along with several team members, embark on a journey to find a lost Indian treasure. Along the way, the team is ambushed by mercenaries and are abandoned and left for dead. Chan leads his team around the world to fight off the mercenaries, and save the lost treasure and culture. “Kung Fu Yoga” is set to be a thrilling action-comedy also starring Aarif Rahman, Lay Zhang, Sonu Sood, Disha Patani, Amrya Dastur, Eric Tsang, and directed by Stanley Tong.
The film is set to release in theaters on January 27th and should be high on any fan’s list as a must see!
presents
Kung Fu Yoga
Jack (Jackie Chan), a world-renowned archaeology professor, and his team...
“Kung Fu Yoga” stars Jackie Chan has a famous archaeology professor, who along with several team members, embark on a journey to find a lost Indian treasure. Along the way, the team is ambushed by mercenaries and are abandoned and left for dead. Chan leads his team around the world to fight off the mercenaries, and save the lost treasure and culture. “Kung Fu Yoga” is set to be a thrilling action-comedy also starring Aarif Rahman, Lay Zhang, Sonu Sood, Disha Patani, Amrya Dastur, Eric Tsang, and directed by Stanley Tong.
The film is set to release in theaters on January 27th and should be high on any fan’s list as a must see!
presents
Kung Fu Yoga
Jack (Jackie Chan), a world-renowned archaeology professor, and his team...
- 1/12/2017
- by Lydia Spanier
- AsianMoviePulse
Jackie Chan is taking his movie production all over the world in these past years.
The first trailer for Kung Fu Yoga has Chan playing an archaeology professor on the quest to locate an ancient Indian treasure. With his vast knowledge of history and kung fu (all professors know kung fu), Jack chases down the group of mercenaries in order to save an ancient culture.
Chan will re-team with director Stanley Tong. Both previously worked together on Police Story 3: Supercop, Police Story 4: First Strike and Rumble In The Bronx.
The cast also includes Sonu Sood, Aarif Rahman, Lay Zhang, Disha Patani, Amrya Dastur and Eric Tsang.
Kung Fu Yoga plans to be released worldwide starting January 27.
Check out the trailer below.
Source: Well Go USA Entertainmen...
The first trailer for Kung Fu Yoga has Chan playing an archaeology professor on the quest to locate an ancient Indian treasure. With his vast knowledge of history and kung fu (all professors know kung fu), Jack chases down the group of mercenaries in order to save an ancient culture.
Chan will re-team with director Stanley Tong. Both previously worked together on Police Story 3: Supercop, Police Story 4: First Strike and Rumble In The Bronx.
The cast also includes Sonu Sood, Aarif Rahman, Lay Zhang, Disha Patani, Amrya Dastur and Eric Tsang.
Kung Fu Yoga plans to be released worldwide starting January 27.
Check out the trailer below.
Source: Well Go USA Entertainmen...
- 1/11/2017
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
Two new Jackie Chan movies in one month! Yes indeed (Railroad Tigers is the other). Well Go has debuted an official trailer for the action comedy Kung Fu Yoga, starring Jackie Chan, directed by Stanley Tong. When I was younger, one of my favorite Jackie Chan movies was Rumble in the Bronx, an R-rated action comedy set in Brooklyn and it was awesome. Kung Fu Yoga reunites Chan with Supercop and Rumble in the Bronx director Stanley Tong for the first time in years. And as much as I would hope that was a good thing, this looks terrible. The cast includes Amyra Dastur, Aarif Rahman, Sonu Sood, Disha Patani, Lay Zhang, Eric Tsang. It's an India-China co-production and looks like a CGI-fest. But, the trailer is still fun. Here's the official Us trailer (+ poster) for Stanley Tong's Kung Fu Yoga, direct from Well Go's YouTube: Jack (Jackie Chan), a world-renowned archaeology professor,...
- 1/10/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Award-winning director Chen Yu-Hsun teams up with Taiwanese star Shu Qi to tickle your funny bone with the upcoming comedy film The Village of No Return.
Since his first feature Tropical Fish in 1995, this $9M feature is Chen’s sixth film foray in the comedy genre.
From his hilarious TV commercials to memorable shorts (Middle-Aged Juliet, Hippocamp Hair Salon), well received features like Love Go Go and Zone Pro Site: The Movable Feast, Chen takes the director’s seat again with this period action comedy flick.
The film is set sometime during the end of the Qing dynasty, a very strange event take place and turns a sleepy rural village’s life upside down–all while waiting for a railway to come.
The Village of No Return also reunites Chen with producers Yeh Jufeng, Lee Lieh, and Warner Brothers (Taiwan), following their breakout hit Zone Pro Site.
The Taiwanese comedy...
Since his first feature Tropical Fish in 1995, this $9M feature is Chen’s sixth film foray in the comedy genre.
From his hilarious TV commercials to memorable shorts (Middle-Aged Juliet, Hippocamp Hair Salon), well received features like Love Go Go and Zone Pro Site: The Movable Feast, Chen takes the director’s seat again with this period action comedy flick.
The film is set sometime during the end of the Qing dynasty, a very strange event take place and turns a sleepy rural village’s life upside down–all while waiting for a railway to come.
The Village of No Return also reunites Chen with producers Yeh Jufeng, Lee Lieh, and Warner Brothers (Taiwan), following their breakout hit Zone Pro Site.
The Taiwanese comedy...
- 9/5/2016
- by Kat Meneses
- AsianMoviePulse
Saban Films has debuted the official trailer for an action comedy called Skiptrace, starring Jackie Chan and Johnny Knoxville as the comedy duo. I thought Jackie Chan was done making these kind of movies? I guess not. Chan plays Hong Kong detective Benny Chan who reluctantly joins forces with American gambler Connor Watts to take down the drug lord who murdered his partner. This definitely looks cheesy, there's no doubt about that, but hopefully some of the action is entertaining otherwise what's the point of even making these kind of movies anymore. The full cast includes Fan Bingbing, Eric Tsang, Eve Torres, Winston Chao and Michael Wong. I'm not even sure if this is worth seeking out at all, but give it a shot to start. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Renny Harlin's Skiptrace, direct from YouTube: Fists and feet are flying in this explosive action-comedy starring Jackie Chan and Johnny Knoxville.
- 7/18/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Ekin Cheng [pictured], Jordan Chan, Michael Tse and Jerry Lamb will star alongside Chin.
Hong Kong action star Chin Ka-lok has reassembled four of his co-stars from the Young And Dangerous series for action comedy Golden Job, which Golden Network Asia is handling internationally.
Chin will both direct and star in the film, along with Ekin Cheng, Jordan Chan, Michael Tse and Jerry Lamb.
Eric Tsang is producing the story of five soon-to-retire con artists who are caught up in the heist of an international drug lord’s corporation when they throw an innocent bachelor party.
Produced by The Entertainer Production Company and The Artists Company, the film is scheduled to start shooting in August 2016. Chin’s acting credits also include recent hits Cold War, Motorway and Firestorm.
Hong Kong action star Chin Ka-lok has reassembled four of his co-stars from the Young And Dangerous series for action comedy Golden Job, which Golden Network Asia is handling internationally.
Chin will both direct and star in the film, along with Ekin Cheng, Jordan Chan, Michael Tse and Jerry Lamb.
Eric Tsang is producing the story of five soon-to-retire con artists who are caught up in the heist of an international drug lord’s corporation when they throw an innocent bachelor party.
Produced by The Entertainer Production Company and The Artists Company, the film is scheduled to start shooting in August 2016. Chin’s acting credits also include recent hits Cold War, Motorway and Firestorm.
- 5/13/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Plot:
Hong Kong detective Bennie Black (Jackie Chan) has been tracking notorious crime boss Victor Wong for over a decade. When Bennie’s young niece Samantha/bái shū (Fan Bingbing) gets into trouble with Wong’s crime syndicate, Bennie must track down the only man who can help him: fast-talking American gambler Connor Watts (Johnny Knoxville). Bennie races against the clock to bring Connor back to Hong Kong and the unlikely pair embark on an entertaining and perilous adventure from the snowy mountains of Mongolia to the windswept dunes of the Gobi desert – Wikipedia
Skiptrace also stars Eric Tsang (Lucky Stars series), Michael Wong and Eve Torres.
Latest Trailer...
Hong Kong detective Bennie Black (Jackie Chan) has been tracking notorious crime boss Victor Wong for over a decade. When Bennie’s young niece Samantha/bái shū (Fan Bingbing) gets into trouble with Wong’s crime syndicate, Bennie must track down the only man who can help him: fast-talking American gambler Connor Watts (Johnny Knoxville). Bennie races against the clock to bring Connor back to Hong Kong and the unlikely pair embark on an entertaining and perilous adventure from the snowy mountains of Mongolia to the windswept dunes of the Gobi desert – Wikipedia
Skiptrace also stars Eric Tsang (Lucky Stars series), Michael Wong and Eve Torres.
Latest Trailer...
- 4/22/2016
- by The Tiger
- AsianMoviePulse
The Legend of Drunken Master (aka Drunken Master II)
Written by Eric Tsang, Edward Tang and Barbie Tung
Directed by Lau Kar-leung
Hong Kong, 1994
Unofficially a sequel to the 1978 hit Drunken Master, The Legend of Drunken Master (the original Cantonese title being Drunken Master II even though the film does not follow up on the storyline of the first one) opens in mainland China at the turn of the 20th century. Wong Fei Hung (Jackie Chan), one of the great proponents of the misunderstood drunken boxing, returns home via train with his renowned doctor father Wong Kei Ying (Ti Lung) and family servant (Cheung Chi-Gwong). Whilst trying to smuggle himself into the first-class compartment, Fei Hung notices a man, a former army colonel named Master Fu Wen-Chi (director Lau Kar-leung), stealing a precious box, prompting Fei Hung to give chase. When his skirmish with the elder man concludes and Fei...
Written by Eric Tsang, Edward Tang and Barbie Tung
Directed by Lau Kar-leung
Hong Kong, 1994
Unofficially a sequel to the 1978 hit Drunken Master, The Legend of Drunken Master (the original Cantonese title being Drunken Master II even though the film does not follow up on the storyline of the first one) opens in mainland China at the turn of the 20th century. Wong Fei Hung (Jackie Chan), one of the great proponents of the misunderstood drunken boxing, returns home via train with his renowned doctor father Wong Kei Ying (Ti Lung) and family servant (Cheung Chi-Gwong). Whilst trying to smuggle himself into the first-class compartment, Fei Hung notices a man, a former army colonel named Master Fu Wen-Chi (director Lau Kar-leung), stealing a precious box, prompting Fei Hung to give chase. When his skirmish with the elder man concludes and Fei...
- 5/24/2014
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
Hong Kong – Director Pang Ho-cheung's Aberdeen and director Fruit Chan's The Midnight After will open the 38th Hong Kong International Film Festival. Aberdeen, starring Louis Koo (The White Storm), Gigi Leung (The Monkey King), Eric Tsang (Infernal Affairs), and Miriam Yeung (Love in the Buff), will hold its world premiere at 8pm on the festival's opening night on March 24. The film sees Pang (Vulgaria) explore the difficulties faced by three generations of a Hong Kong family. Photos: China Box Office 2013: The Top 10 Movies "We choose Aberdeen because it's a film by Pang Ho-cheung, whom we
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- 2/27/2014
- by Karen Chu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The lineup has been announced, and two films we be officially opening this year's Hong Kong International Film Festival, which runs from 24th March to 7th April. The World Premiere of Pang Ho Cheung's Aberdeen, starring Miriam Yeung, Gigi Leung, Eric Tsang and Louis Koo (who is also this year's festival ambassador) will screen at the Hk Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, while the Asian Premiere of Fruit Chan's The Midnight After (which debuted in Berlin) will play concurrently at the Hk Convention & Exhibiton Centre in Wan Chai.It has already been announced that Dante Lam's latest explosive action thriller, That Demon Within, which pits Nick Cheung against Daniel Wu, will close the festival, but in between is a mammoth line-up of prestige titles...
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- 2/27/2014
- Screen Anarchy
After a dalliance on the mainland in his hugely successful sequel Love In The Buff, Hong Kong's Pang Ho Cheung has returned home for his latest directorial endeavour, Aberdeen - a comedy-drama focusing on three generations of one family as they deal with heartbreak and hardship.Pang regular Miriam Yeung stars alongside Eric Tsang, Louis Koo and Gigi Leung, and the film is slated for a May release in Hong Kong. While the official line-up has yet to be announced, it's very likely that Aberdeen will debut at the 38th Hong Kong International Film Festival, which is to be held from 24 March - 7 April.Here's the official synopsis:Life starts and ends with a breath of air. And between each breath, one goes through life's ups...
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- 2/10/2014
- Screen Anarchy
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