BUTTERFLY LOVERS
(BIG Pictures [HK]) Int'l sales: Mei Ah Entertainment. Genre: Costumed martial arts romance. Synopsis: Based on the classic Chinese love story, Butterfly Lovers, the story follows a girl who dresses herself as a boy and falls for a boy at school. The boy is not aware of her real gender and they become lovers one day when the truth is exposed. Happiness, however, does not always last long. Dir: Jingle Ma (additional martial arts scenes designed and directed by Ching Siu Tung).
Contact: Sara Law, Mei Ah Entertainment (sara@meiah.com)
LET'S GET MARRIED
(Cheerland Entertainment [Ch]) Budget: $1.2m. Backers: Cheerland Entertainment, Chengdu B-ray Media Ltd. Int'l sales: Cheerland Entertainment. Genre: Romantic drama. Synopsis: Set in Chengdu and Beijing, the film is a coming-of-age story about two men and three women's love, friendship and choices in life. Exec prod: Yuan Mei. Dir: Yan Bo. Scr: Yan Bo, Chen Tong. Cast: Tong Dawei, Mei Ting, Jin Sha. Release date: End of 2008.
Contact: Hou Li, Cheerland Entertainment (86) 10 8201 5522
NEI YI SHAO NU (WORKING TITLE)
(Icon Pictures [HK]) Backers: One Hundred Years of Film (subsidiary of China Star Entertainment Group), Icon Pictures. Intl sales: China Star International Distribution. Genre: Romanctic comedy. Prods: Chan Hing Kai, Amy Chin. Exec prods: Charles Heung, Chan Hing Kai. Dir: Chan Hing Kai. Scr: Chan Hing Kai. Cast: Stephy Tang, Shine.
Contact: Anna Tsang, China Star Int'l Distribution (852) 2313 1888
THE NOBLES
(Huayi Brothers Pictures [Ch]) Backer: Huayi Brothers Pictures. Genre: Comedy. Synopsis: A Chinese nouveau riche attempts to learn about culture and taste. An overseas returnee offers to help the rich man acquire culture and taste, except he is a fraud himself. Exec prod: Wang Zhongjun. Prod: Wang Zhonglei. Dir: Feng Xiaogang. Scr: Feng Xiaogang, Pang Pang Ho-cheung. DoP: Zhang Li. Cast: Jiang Wen, Ge You. Release date: End of 2008.
Contact: Huayi Brothers Pictures (86) 10 6457 9338
PURPLE MOUNTAIN
(Jiangsu Province Cultural Industry Group [Ch], Omega Entertainment [ Switzerland ]) Budget: $51m. Backers: Jiangsu Province Cultural Industry Group, Omega Entertainment. Genre: Historical drama. Synopsis: During the Japanese invasion of Nanjing between 1937 and 1938, some foreign expatriates in Nanjing such as John Rabe and Minnie Vautrin set up shelters to protect Chinese civilians from Japanese brutality and large scale slaughter. Prods: Markus Barmettler, Li Xiangmin. Dir: Simon West. Scr: Jeffrey Caine. DoP: Robert Fraisse. Prod des: Gary Steele. Cast: TBA.
Contact: Jiangsu Province Cultural Industry Group (86) 25 8320 4687
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS: RED ROSE AND WHITE ROSE
(Electric Shadows Productions [HK]) Int'l sales: Electric Shadows Productions. Genre: Action drama. Synopsis: With the legendary Battle of the Red Cliff as backdrop, this period drama is about two women who quietly shape political events while being caught up in imperial conflicts. Prod: Alex Law. Dir: Mabel Cheung. Scr: Mabel Cheung, Alex Law.
Contact: Alex Law, Electric Shadows Prods (shadows@netvigator.com)
SHE AIN'T MEAN
(JA Media [Ch], Film Workshop [HK]) Budget: $5m. Backers: J.A. Media. Int'l sales: J.A. Media. Genre: Romantic comedy. Synopsis: Three contemporary Beijing women of different identities and personalities - a woman with 12 professions, a rebellious young woman with fighting skills and an intelligent and wealthy woman - each encounters the unconventional romances of their lives. Prod: Nansun Shi. Dir: Tsui Hark. Scr: Tsui Hark, Kwak Jae-yong. Prod des: Li Daqi. Costume des: William Chang. Cast: Zhou Xun, Gui Lunmei, Zhang Yuqi. Release date: Summer 2008.
Contact: Jeffery Chan, J. A. Media (86) 10 8422 6266
THE STORMRIDERS 2
(Universe Entertainment [HK]) Backers: Universe Entertainment. Int'l sales: Universe Films Distribution. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: As a sequel to the fantasy epic based on the popular martial arts comic, Stormriders 2 is about martial arts legends Wind and Cloud who must stop the invasion of an evil warlord. After discovering an ancient secret, the brothers eventually confront each other as Wind turns to the evil way to boost his skills. Exec prods: Daneil Lam, Chiu Suet Ying. Prods: Pang Bros. Dir: Pang Bros. Cast: Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng, Charlene Choi, Nicholas Tse, Fan Bing Bing. Release date: Oct 2009.
Contact: Alice Leung, Universe Films Distribution (852) 2437 2605
24 CITY
(Xstream Pictures [Ch], Shanghai Film Group [Ch], China Resources Land [Ch]) Budget: $2.59m. Backers: Xstream Pictures, Shanghai Film Group, China Resources Land. Int'l Sales: Xstream Pictures. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: A now defunct engine-making factory site in Chengdu City is acquired by real-estate developers to transform into the largest apartment compound in China. The story will focus on three female workers of three distinct generations (1960s, 1980s and the present time) each of whom represents the so-called 'factory flower', the most attractive female worker in the factory in their times. Exec prod: Ren Zhonglun. Prod: Chow Keung. Dir: Jia Zhangke. DoP: Yu Lik-wai. Cast: Zhao Tao. Release date: 2009.
Contact: Xstream Pictures (86) 10 8235 0984
V FOR VAMPIRE
(Mei Ah Entertainment [HK]) Int'l sales: Mei Ah Entertainment. Genre: Action thriller comedy. Synopsis: Inspired by the 1985 breakout hit Mr Vampire which became an icon of the vampire genre, the film is about a sleeping vampire who will soon be awoken by global warming. Dir: Vincent Kok Tak-chiu. Cast: Ronald Cheng, Sammo Hung, Andy On.
Contact: Sara Law, Mei Ah Entertainment (sara@meiah.com)
PRODUCTION
ASSASSINS
(Media Asia Films [HK]). Int'l sales: Media Asia Distribution. Genre: Action thriller. Synopsis: Several lone assassins who never met before decide to join forces to rescue the facilitator of their operation. Dir: Soi Cheang. Cast: Louis Koo and Richie Jen.
Contact: Frederick Tsui, Media Asia Distribution (852) 2314 4288
CONNECTED
(Emperor Motion Pictures [HK]). Backers: Emperor Motion Pictures, Warner China Film, BNJ (China). International sales: Emperor Motion Pictures. Genre: Drama. Dir: Benny Chan. Cast: Louis Koo, Barbie Hsu, Nick Cheung, Liu Ye. Release date: Fourth quarter 2008.
Contact: May Yip, Emperor Motion Pictures (852) 2835 6688
THE LEGEND OF THE ASSASSIN
(Gold Label Entertainment [HK]) Backers: Gold Label Entertainment. Int'l sales: Gold Label Entertainment. Genre: Action. Synopsis: After cutting the head off a gangster, an assassin cannot leave the island because of a typhoon. While the gangster's boss wants revenge and sends people to take him out, he falls for a local girl who is a policewoman. How can he get away' Exec prod: Paco Wong. Prod: Maggie To. Dir: Li Chung Chi. DoP: Poon Yiu Ming. Prod des: Raymond Chan. Cost des: Stanley Cheung. Cast: Wu Jing. Release date: Sep 2008.
Contact: Verlon Tang, Gold Label Entertainment (852) 2996 3918
MCDULL WUDANG
(Bliss Pictures [HK]). Int'l sales: Bliss Pictures. Genre: Animation. Synopsis: This summer, Mrs Mac brings McDull to Wudang to attend the traditional Tai Chi class for children. Life in Wudang is slow and boring, so is learning Tai Chi. McDull cannot hold back his tears when he finishes his last cup of instant noodles. Still, he has to practise Tai Chi for the international kindergarten martial arts competition. Exec prod: Samuel Choy. Prods: Brian Tse. Dir: Brian Tse. Scr: Brian Tse. Prod des: Alice Mak. Cast: (Voices) Anthony Wong, Sandra Ng.
Contact: Samuel Choy, Bliss Pictures (samuel@mcmug.hk)
MEI LANFANG
(China Film Group Corporation [Ch], Emperor Motion Pictures [HK], CMC Entertainment [ Taiwan ], Huayi Brothers Pictures [Ch]) Budget: $15m. Backers: China Film Group Corporation, CMC Entertainment, Emperor Motion Pictures, Huayi Brothers Pictures. Genre: Biopic, drama. Synopsis: A biopic about the life of Peking Opera master Mei Langfang, who is renowned for playing female roles. Set against the backdrop of Japanese invasion in China during WWII, the story focuses on the two women in Mei's life and his peculiar friendship with a Japanese military man. Exec prod: Han Sanping. Prods: Chen Kaige, Chen Hong. Dir: Chen Kaige. Scr: Yan Geling. DoP: Zhao Xiaoshi. Prod des: Liu Qing, Xu Lianwei. Costume des: Chen Tongxun. Cast: Leon Lai, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Hong, Sun Honglei, Wang Xueshi, Ando Masanobu, Gillian Chung.
Contact: China Film Group Corporation (86) 10 6225 4488
NAI HE QIAO (WORKING TITLE)
(Creative Formula [HK]) Backers: Creative Formula (An associate company of China Star Entertainment Group). Intl sales: China Star International Distribution. Genre: Drama. Exec prod: Charles Heung. Prod: Wai Ka Fai. Dir: Wai Ka Fai. Scr: Wai Ka Fai, Au Kin Yee. Cast: Lau Ching Wan, Mia Yan, Kelly Lin.
Contact: Anna Tsang, China Star Int'l Distribution (852) 2313 1888
NANKING! NANKING!
(Stella Megamedia Entertainment [Ch], China Film Group [Ch], Jiangsu Broadcasting [Ch]). Budget: $12m. Backers: Stella Megamedia Entertainment, China Film Group, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, Media Asia Films (Hong Kong). Int'l sales: Media Asia Distribution. Genre: War, drama. Synopsis: On Dec 13, 1937, the Japanese troops invaded Nanjing city and began a six-week long massacre on civilians. A Chinese officer, a Japanese soldier and a Chinese woman who had just returned from the US to teach at a school, recount the happenings from their own perspectives. Exec prods: Qin Hong, Han Sanping, John Chong. Prod: Lu Chuan. Dir: Lu Chuan. DoP: Cao Yu. Cast: Gao Yuanyuan, Liu Ye, Fan Wei, Qin Lan, Jiang Yiyan. Release date: End of 2008.
Contact: Frederick Tsui, Media Asia Distribution (852) 2314 4288
TACTICAL UNIT (SERIES 1-5)
(Universe Entertainment [HK]) Backers: Universe Entertainment. Int'l sales: Universe Films Distribution. Genre: Cop drama. Synopsis: This project consists of five full feature-length stories about the investigations carried out by the Police Tactical Unit and the struggles that arise. They step over the fine line and morality is often blurred. Only Unit Five is for theatrical release. Exec prod: Daneil Lam, Chiu Suet Ying. Prod: Johnnie To. Dirs: Law Wing Cheong, Lawrence Ah Mon, Ng Yiu Kuen. Cast: Simon Yam, Lam Suet, Maggie Siu.
Contact: Alice Leung, Universe Films Distribution (852) 2437 2605
WOMAN OF INVESTIGATION (WORKING TITLE)
(Media Asia Films [HK]) Int'l sales: Media Asia Distribution. Genre: Action. Dirs: Alan Mak and Felix Chong. Cast: Sammi Cheng, Eason Chan.
Contact: Frederick Tsui, Media Asia Distribution (852) 2314 4288
ZEN
(Hayate LLC [ Japan ], Talent International Media [Ch]) Budget: $1.3m. Backers: Hayate LLC, Talent International Media. Genre: Biopic, drama. Synopsis: The story chronicles the life of Japanese monk Dogen who brings Zen Buddhism from China to Japan during the social upheaval of Kamakura period. Throughout the process promoting and developing the new sect, Dogen's temple and his own life were full of suffering due to social upheaval and severe competition among Buddhism sects. Exec prods: Okamoto Fumio, Li Zhao. Prod: Isono Shiori. Dir: Huo Jianqi. Scr: Norio Osada. DoP: Zhao Lei. Prod des: Ikeya Noriyoshi. Cast: Hayashi Tan-tan. Release date: Mid 2008.
Contact: Talent International Media (86) 10 8202 5868
POST-PRODUCTION
THE DESERTED INN
(Emperor Classic Films Co [HK], Polybona Film Distribution Co [Ch]) Budget: $1m. Backers: Emperor Classic Films, Beijing Polybona Film Distribution. Int'l sales: Emperor Motion Pictures. Genre: Horror. Synopsis: Music composer Meng whose career is on the rocks retreats to a deserted town looking for inspiration to write his next hit song. After checking into a local inn, he begins to have nightmares that push him to the brink of insanity until he unveils the dark secret of the innkeeper. Exec prods: Albert Yeung, Yu Dong. Dir: Zhang Jing. Scr: Zhang Jing. DoP: Meng Fan. Prod des: Yu Qiang. Cast: Kenny Kwan, Xue Shan, He Meitian, Law Karying. Release date: 2008.
Contact: May Yip, Emperor Motion Pictures (852) 2835 6688
AN EMPRESS AND THE WARRIORS
(United Filmmakers Organization [HK]) Budget: $15m. Backers: United Filmmakers Organization, Mei Ah Entertainment, Polybona Film Distribution. Int'l sales: United Filmmakers Organization. Genre: Martial arts epic. Synopsis: The fate of an ancient Chinese kingdom lies in the hands of a princess who is thrust onto the throne after her father was killed on the battlefield. Prod: Claudie Chung. Dir: Tony Siu-tung Ching. DoP: Zhao Xiaoding. Prod des: Yee Chung Man. Cast: Donnie Yen, Kelly Chen, Guo Xiaodong, Leon Lai. Release date: March 2008.
Contact: Andrew Loo, United Filmmakers Organization (852) 6254 0802
THE EQUATION OF LOVE AND DEATH
(Huayi Bros Pictures [Ch], Sundream Motion Pictures [HK]) Budget: $12m. Backers: Huayi Bros Pictures, Sundream Motion Pictures. Int'l sales: Sundream Motion Pictures. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: A story about three characters - a cab driver trying to find her fiance who disappeared, a small-time crook from the countryside and a recovering drug addict who found support through her lover. When a mysterious death occurs, a drug trafficking crime is unveiled, and the lives of the three strangers are suddenly intertwined. Exec prods: Wang Zhonglei, Tsui Siuming. Dir: Cao Baoping. Scr: Cao Baoping. DoP: Yang Shu. Cast: Zhou Xun, Deng Chao, Zhang Hanyu, Wang Baoqiang. Release date: Mid 2008.
Contact: Nan Wong, Sundream Motion Pictures (852) 2122 4202
THE FANTASTIC WATER BABES
(Emperor Motion Pictures [HK]). Backers: Emperor Motion Pictures. Int'l sales: Emperor Motion Pictures. Genre: Action comedy. Synopsis: In a quest for love and honour, Gillian kidnaps the championship swimmer Alex to train her in a duel against her rival in swimming and in love. Exec prod: Albert Yeung. Prod: Peggy Lee. Dir: Jeff Lau. DoP: Ngor Chi Kwan. Prod des: Bruce Yu. Cast: Gillian Chung, Alex Fong, Eva Wang, Stephen Fung, Tian Liang. Release date: 2008.
Contact: May Yip, Emperor Motion Pictures (852) 2835 6688
THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM
(Casey Silver Productions [US], Huayi Brothers Pictures [Ch]) Budget: $70m. Backer: Relativity Media. Int'l sales: Lionsgate, The Weinstein Company. Genre: Action, fantasy. Synopsis: Young American Jason Tripitikas accidentally finds a fighting staff in an antique pawn shop, through which he is transported back to ancient China. He is quested to return the legendary weapon to the Monkey King who is being held by an evil warlord. But before rescuing the Monkey King and returning to the present time, Jason has to conquer the challenges of various Kung-fu masters. Exec prods: Lynwood Spinks, Raffella De Laurentis. Prods: Casey Silver, Ryan Kavanaugh. Dir: Rob Minkoff. Scr: John Fusco. DoP: Peter Pau. Ed: Eric Strand. Prod des: Bill Brzeski. Cast: Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Michael Angarano, Collin Chou, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing. Release date: April 2008.
Contact: J&J Production Limited (86) 579 8658 7105
L FOR LOVE, L FOR LIES
(Gold Label Entertainment [HK]). Backers: Gold Label Entertainment. Int'l sales: Gold Label Entertainment. Genre: Romance drama. Synopsis: The story follows the love-hate relationship of four women and three men who believe love is a game which has no rules. Dir: Patrick Kong. Scr: Patrick Kong. DoP: Lai Yiu Fai. Prod des: Lam Chun Fai. Costume des: Crystal Pa Wing On. Hair/make-up: Mad Ho Sai Kit, Elaw Wong Cheuk Man. Cast: Alex Fong, Stephy Tang, Alice Tzeng, Miki Yeung.
Contact: Verlon Tang, Gold Label Entertainment (852) 2996 3918
MISSING
(Mandarin Films Distribution [HK]). Backers: China Film Group Corporation, Enlight Pictures, Dong Tian Motion Picture Investment. Int'l Sales: Mandarin Films Distribution. Genre: Romantic thriller. Synopsis: A romantic engagement in an underwater city leads to a series of mysterious encounters. Exec prods: Raymond Wong, Nansun Shi, Han Sanping, Wang Chang-tian. Prod: Tsui Hark. Dir: Tsui Hark. Scr: Tsui Hark. DoP: Zensho Sakamoto. Prod des: Kenneth Mak. Cast: Lee Sinje, Isabella Leong, Chang Chen, Guo Xiaodong, Tony Leung Ka-fai. Release date: May or June 2008.
Contact: Virginia Leung, Mandarin Films Distribution (852) 2579 1718
MOSS
(Mei Ah Entertainment [HK]). Int'l sales: Mei Ah Entertainment. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: Moss, a police undercover for illegal prostitution, never expects any big moments in life until he meets Lulu, a prostitute from mainland China. One day, when he runs after a wicked man who tortures Lulu, he discovers by chance a firearms site that makes him a hero among the police. Dir: Derek Kwok. Scr: Frankie Tam. Cast: Shawn Yue, Bonnie Xin. Release date: 2008.
Contact: Mei Ah Entertainment (Sara Law, sara@meiah.com)
PAINTED SKIN
(Ninxia Film Studio [Ch], Beijing Time Entertainment International [Ch], Shanghai Film Group [Ch], Salon Films [HK], Raintree Pictures [ Singapore ]). Budget: $15m. Backers: Beijing Time Entertainment International, Shanghai Film Group, Salon Media Management, Raintree Pictures, Beijing New Film Association, Beijing Ding Long Da Media, Hong Kong Golden Sun Films Distributions, Beijing Century Jiaying Culture. Int'l sales: Salon Media Management. Genre: Fantasy, thriller. Synopsis: An action thriller centered on a vampire-like woman who eats the skins and hearts of her lovers. Exec prods: Yang Hong Tao, Fred Wang, Daniel Yuen. Prods: Gordon Chan, Pang Hong. Dir: Gordon Chan. Scr: Gordon Chan, Liu Ho Leung. DoP: Arthur Wong. Prod des: Bill Lui. Costume des: Ng Po Ling. Hair/make-up: Li Lin Tai. Cast: Donnie Yen, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Vicki Zhao Wei, Sun Li, Qi Yu Wu. Release date: Oct 2008.
Contact: Freddie Ho, Salon Films (852) 2969 8383
PECULIAR KIN
(It's Cartoon Entertainment [Ch]) Budget: $1.2m. Backer: Cheerland Entertainment. Int'l sales: Cheerland Entertainment. Genre: Animation. Synopsis: A young girl finds a rare 'lion tiger' in the forest and sells it to the circus. The desperate lion father and tiger mother create chaos when they race into the city to find their child. Prod: Yuan Mei. Dir: Wang Yunfei. Scr: Yuan Mei. Release date: 2008.
Contact: Hou Li, Cheerland Entertainment (86) 10 8201 5522
RED CLIFF
(Lion Rock Productions [US], China Film Group Corp [Ch]) Budget: $75m. Backers: Lion Rock Productions, China Film Group Corp, Avex Entertainment (Japan), Chengtian Entertainment (China), CMC Entertainment (Taiwan), Showbox Entertainment (Korea). Int'l Sales: Summit Entertainment. Genre: War epic. Synopsis: In 208, General Cao Cao was poised to march south to unify the then divided China. The other two forces decided to unite and fight back against the powerful Cao. A group of fighters buried their past resentments and used various tactics to attack the powerful Cao troops, resulting in the famous battle of Red Cliff that later changed Chinese history. Exec prods: Han Sanping, Wu Kebo. Prods: Terence Chang, John Woo. Dir: John Woo. Scr: John Woo, Cheng Guo, Khan Chan, Sheng Heyu. DoP: Lu Yue. Ed: Angie Lam. Prod des: Tim Yip. Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen, Lin Chiling, Zhao Wei, Hu Jun. Release date: July 2008.
Contact: China Film Group Corporation (86) 10 6225 4488
RUN PAPA RUN
(JCE Movies [HK]) Backers: Red on Red, China Film Co-production Corporation. Int'l sales: Emperor Motion Pictures. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: Torn between family and brotherhood, a gang boss is appointed to become the new leader of the underworld, while he desperately tries to hide the shady business from his innocent daughter. Exec prods: Jackie Chan, Albert Yeung, Willie Chan, Han Sanping. Prod: Han Xiaoli. Dir: Sylvia Chang. Scr: Susan Chan, Mathias Woo. DoP: Chan Chi Ying. Prod des: Man Lim Chung. Cast: Louis Koo, Rene Liu, Nora Miao, Liu Yihan. Release date: 2008.
Contact: May Yip, Emperor Motion Pictures (852) 2835 6688
SHANGHAI KISS
(Bigfoot Entertainment [US]) Budget: $2.5m. Backers: Bigfoot Entertainment. Int'l sales: Bigfoot Entertainment. Genre: Romantic comedy. Synopsis: Liam Liu is a 28-year-old aspiring Asian-American actor whose so-called career is going nowhere and whose only meaningful relationship is with a high school girl. When he inherits his grandmother's house in China, he goes to Shanghai in an attempt to sell it. Instead, he discovers his parents' home city and all the marvels it holds. Exec prods: Michael Gleissner, David Ren. Prods: Kip Konwiser, Wang Wei, Zhenyan Zhang. Dirs: Kern Konwiser, David Ren. Scr: David Ren. DoP: Alexander Buono. Ed: Zene Baker. Prod des: Ben Woolverton. Music: David Kitay. Cast: Ken Leung, Hayden Panetierre, Kelly Hu.
Contact: Justin Wagner, Bigfoot Entertainment (Justin@bf-e.com)
SHUANG SHI JI
(Megajoy Pictures [Ch]) Budget: $1.3m. Backer: Megajoy Pictures. Int'l sales: Megajoy Pictures. Genre: Drama, suspense. Synopsis: A love triangle relationship between a gourmand and two women and his struggle between ying and yang in food based on Chinese medicine theory. Exec prod: Lu Wensheng. Prod: Cai Kexin. Dir: Zhao Tianyu. Scr: Zhao Tianyu, Wang Yao. DoP: Song Xiaofei. Prod des: Lin Mu. Cast: Francis Ng, Yu Nan, Jiang Yiyan, Zhu Yuchen. Release date: March 2008.
Contact: Wenona Ruan, Megajoy Pictures (86) 10 6593 1898
THE SILVER MEDALLIST
(China Film Group [Ch], Warner China Film HG [US-Ch]). Budget: $2.58m. Backers: China Film, Warner China Film HG. Int'l Sales: Warner China Film HG. Genre: Black Comedy. Synopsis: Geng Hao, a bicycle racer always gets the second place in the race. This time he determines to take home the gold medal, but was scammed by profiteer Li as his manager. To make things worse, the journey to champion is then blocked by gangsters, drug dealers and the police, who are all hunting the notorious Li. The gangsters, bumbling thieves and the police show-down at the final bicycle race. Exec prod: Han Sanping. Pords: Han Sanping, Zhao Haicheng. Dir: Ning Hao. DoP: Du Jie. Prod Des: Yu Jiaan. Cast: Huang Bo, Anthony Wong, Li Liqun, Gao Jie. Release date: May, 2008.
Contact: Eileen Gong, Warner China Film (86) 10 8204 1631
SILVER VALLEY
(Crystal Clear Films [HK], Arc Light Films [ Taiwan ]) Budget: $10m. Backer: Crystal Clear Films. Int'l sales: Emperor Motion Pictures. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: An epic story about a family of banking merchants throughout the Boxer Rebellion and 1911 revolution, reflecting on the once prosperous trading business in Shanxi province during the 19th century. Prod: Peggy Chiao. Dir: Christina Yao. Scr: Cheng Yi, Christina Yao. DoP: Anthony Pun. Ed: Ching-song Liao. Prod des: Chung-man Yee, Zhang Jiping, Han Zhong. Cast: Aaron Kwok, Hao Lei, Jennifer Tilly, Chin Shih-chie, Zhang Tielin. Release date: 2008.
Contact: Peggy Chiao, Arc Light Films (886) 2 2230 7639
THE SNIPER
(Media Asia Films [HK]) Int'l sales: Media Asia Distribution. Genre: Action. Synopsis: Expelled from the force in the wake of a mission gone tragically wrong, a police sniper determines to take revenge by crossing over to the other side of the law. Exec prods: John Chong, Song Dai. Prods: Candy Leung, Cheung Hong Tat. Dir: Dante Lam. Scr: Jack Ng. DoP: Cheung Man Po. Prod des: Alfred Yan. Cost des: Hilda Choy. Cast: Richie Jen, Edison Chen, Huang Xiaoming. Release date: March 2008.
Contact: Frederick Tsui, Media Asia Distribution (852) 2314 4288
THREE KINGDOMS - RESURRECTION OF THE DRAGON
(Visualizer Film Production [HK], Taewon Entertainment [ Korea ], China Film Group [Ch]) Backers: Visualizer Film Production, Taewon Entertainment. Int'l sales: Easternlight Films. Genre: Epic period drama. Synopsis: Based on Chinese classical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this historical martial arts and battlefield epic follows the undefeatable General Zhao Zilong from his rise to fame as a young warrior to the ultimate battle that will test his faith as a soldier and an individual. Exec prods: Susanna Tsang, Taewon Chung. Prods: Susanna Tsang, Taewon Chung. Dir: Daniel Lee. Scr: Daniel Lee. DoP: Tony Cheung. Prod des: Horace Ma. Cast: Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Maggie Q, Vanness Wu, Andy On, Yu Rongguang. Release date: April 2008.
Contact: Ying Ye, Easternlight Films (1) 310 341 8592
TICKET
(Sundream Motion Pictures [HK]) Int'l sales: Sundream Motion Pictures. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: Orphan news reporter Yue goes on a journey to find her biological mother with her childhood friend Chi. They receive a package with a train ticket enclosed, which leads them to Yue's home town. The discovery of 22 sets of round-trip tickets will reveal the real reason behind her abandonment. Prod: Jacob Cheung. Dir: Jacob Cheung. Cast: Nicholas Wu, Cecilia Yip, Zuo Xiao Qing. Release date: May 2008 (to be confirmed).
Contact: Nan Wong, Sundream Motion Pictures (852) 2122 4202
COMPLETED
BESIEGED CITY
(BIG Pictures [HK]) Backers: BIG Pictures. Int'l sales: Mei Ah Entertainment. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: The story follows a new generation of youth gangs in the new town of Tin Shui Wai which is making news headlines almost everyday for family tragedies, drug trafficking or new babies abandoned by under-aged mothers. Exec prod: Li Kuo Hsing. Prod: Dennis Chan. Dir: Lawrence Lau. Scr: Frankie Tam. DoP: Gavin Liew. Hair/make-up: Ng Man-chung, Lui Tak-bill, Alice Lau, Leung Tsui-yee. Cast: Tang Tak-po, Wong Yat-ho, Joman Chiang, Wong Hau-yun. Release date: April 2008.
Contact: Sara Law, Mei Ah Entertainment (sara@meiah.com)
FATAL MOVE
(Point of View Movie Production [HK]). Backers: One Hundred Years of Film (subsidiary of China Star Entertainment Group), Point of View Movie Production. Intl sales: China Star International Distribution. Genre: Action drama. Synopsis: One false move can be fatal in the ultra-violent triad underworld. A series of unexpected misfortunes challenge the existence of a powerful Hong Kong gang leader which leads to a bloody gangster war. Will he and his gang defy fate and survive' Exec prods: Charles Heung, Dennis Law. Prod: Dennis Law. Dir: Dennis Law. Scr: Dennis Law. DoP: Herman Yau. Cast: Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Danny Lee, Wu Jing, Kelly Chu. Release date: Feb 2008.
Contact: Anna Tsang, China Star Int'l Distribution (852) 2313 1888
HONG KONG BRONX
(Vigor Creative Productions [HK]) Backers: S&W Entertainment (subsidiary of China Star Entertainment Group), Vigor Creative Productions. Intl sales: China Star International Distribution. Genre: Romantic comedy. Synopsis: A story about how a high school student fights back when the gangsters try to control him. Exec prods: Charles Heung, Wong Jing. Prod: Wong Jing. Dir: Chung Siu Hung. Scr: Roy Szeto. DoP: Ko Chiu Lam. Cast: Jordan Chan, Leung Man Yee, Wong Tin Lam. Release date: First quarter 2008.
Contact: Anna Tsang, China Star Int'l Distribution (852) 2313 1888
IN LOVE WE TRUST
(Beijing Duoji Culture and Media Co [Ch], Stellar Megamedia Films [Ch]) Backers: Beijing Duoji Culture and Media Co, Stellar Megamedia Films. Int'l sales: Films Distribution (France). Genre: Drama. Synopsis: In contemporary Beijing, a desperate mother finds her divorced husband, who has remarried, and persuades him to have another baby together because their leukemia-suffering daughter needs the bone marrow of a sibling in order to survive. Exec prods: Qin Hong, Yang Lin, Li Bing. Prods: Wang Xiaoshuai, Huang Bin. Dir: Wang Xiaoshuai. Scr: Wang Xiaoshuai. DoP: Wu Di. Prod des: Lu Dong. Cast: Liu Weiwei, Zhang Jiayi, Yu Nan, Cheng Taishen. Release date: March 2008 (premiered in competition at Berlin).
Contact: Films Distribution (33) 1 42 66 36 35
PLAYBOY COPS
(BIG Pictures [HK]). Backers: BIG Pictures, Beijing Time Entertainment International. Int'l sales: Mei Ah Entertainment. Genre: Cop action drama. Synopsis: A brutal armed robbery brings two off-the-wall detectives Michael and Lincoln together. Although Michael couldn't care less for Lincoln, he makes a deal that Lincoln will head back to China and stop pursuing his ex-girlfriend Lisa if he captures the murderer of Lincoln 's brother. Exec prods: Li Kuo Hsing, Zhang Baoquan. Prods: Catherine Hun, Lu Tao. Dir: Jingle Ma. Scr: Jingle Ma, William Wong. DoP: Jingle Ma, Chan Kwok-hung. Cast: Shawn Yue, Aloys Chan, Linda Chung, Shaun Tam. Release date: Feb 2008.
Contact: Sara Law, Mei Ah Entertainment (sara@meiah.com)
SCARE 2 DIE
(Universe Entertainment [HK]). Backers: Universe Entertainment. Int'l sales: Universe Films Distribution. Genre: Horror. Synopsis: Pathological mahjong gambler Au Cun is given an ancient coin to bring him luck, but a life is taken in return by using it. Wing wakes up and finds herself in a world of cannibals. How can she get out of there' Exec prods: Daneil Lam, Chiu Suet Ying. Prod: Danny Pang. Dir: Cub Chien. Cast: Sam Lee, Elaine Kwong, Tommy Yuen. Release date: 2008.
Contact: Alice Leung, Universe Films Distribution (852) 2437 2605
THE SPARROW
(Universe Entertainment [HK]). Backers: Universe Entertainment. Int'l sales: Universe Films Distribution. Genre: Drama. Synopsis: A group of 'sparrows' (Hong Kong slang for pickpockets) are asked to steal a key by an irresistible woman. They later realise this exotic beauty has been step by step leading them onto a path of no return. Exec prods: Daneil Lam, Chiu Suet Ying. Prod: Johnnie To. Dir: Johnnie To. Scr: Chan Kin Chung, Fung Chih Chiang (Milkyway Creative Team). DoP: Cheng Siu Keung. Prod des: Tony Yu. Costume des: Stanley Cheung. Hair/make-up: Joe Kwong, Man Yuen Ling. Cast: Simon Yam, Kelly Lin, Ka Tung Lam, Lo Hoi Pang. Release date: 2008 (premiered in competition at Berlin).
Contact: Alice Leung, Universe Films Distribution (852) 2437 2605
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