Donnie Yen's new movie begins filming

"Ip Man" actor Donnie Yen has finally begin filming for his latest action movie, "The Iceman Cometh 3D" in Hong Kong.

Popular Asians reported that after the initial rumours that the movie will not be realised at all, producer Wong Kin Sun and director Law Wing Cheong were able to get the production going.

It was also revealed that the HKD 200 million-budgeted movie utilizes the same filming technology as Hollywood's "The Hobbit" and "The Amazing Spider-man", with the 3D cameras dubbed as the most expensive piece of equipment ever used in movies.

Scheduled for a mid or late 2013 release, "The Iceman Cometh 3D" is a remake of Yuen Biao's movie "The Iceman Cometh" (1989). Donnie plays an imperial guard from the Ming Dynasty who is caught in an avalanche and buried for centuries with his rival (played by Wang Baoqiang) until he was discovered several decades later. While their bodies are being shipped to Hong Kong for further analysis, they are accidentally revived, and their rivalry continues.

The movie also stars Simon Yam, Eva Huang, Mark Wu, Ava Yu, Shi Yongli, and Jacqueline Chong.

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Double Happiness: Simon Yam wins another film award

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Hong Kong

Source: The Sun
http://the-sun.on.cc.../00470_001.html

Translation: llwy12@ http://asianfanatics.net




After 34 years of hard work in the entertainment industry, things have finally paid off for 55 year old Simon Yam. After winning his first Best Actor trophy from the HK Film Awards several days ago for his stirring portrayal of a benevolent father in <>, Simon has also won the “Asian Star” award at the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) to be held in June. With his acting talent being recognized once again, plus his new film <> chosen as the opening film for the festival, there is definitely reason for Simon to be happy these days.

Currently in China for a film shoot, when Simon found out about the news, he was very happy: “I have already been told of the good news – very happy! I am planning to fly to New York in June to personally accept the award! At that time, I will probably stay for a week or so and take the opportunity to get some vacation.” (Will your wife be accompanying you?) “Not sure yet, need to see how things go, since it’s still 2 months away.” (Have you gotten more job opportunities since your HKFA win?) “There have always been a lot of job opportunities, so didn’t really notice whether there was an increase since the win.” (There are rumors that <> director Alex Law is planning on doing a film on the subject of the Chinese railroad workers and is anticipating for you to be the male lead.) Simon responds: “That particular subject matter is pretty complicated. Let’s wait until the script comes out before deciding on anything.” Simon indicated that his filming in China wrapped yesterday, so after a few days rest, then he will be moving on to the next job.

This year’s New York Asian Film Festival will take place from June 25th to July 8th at the Lincoln Center. Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, and Sammo Hung’s new film <> will be the opening film for the festival. The film is slated to premiere in Hong Kong next week.

he Storm Warriors to create new Wuxia world with more special effects

Yahoo! News

Starring Hong Kong actors Aaron Kwok and Ekin Cheng, the movie The Storm Warriors will be in cinemas this year end. Different from The Storm Riders, this film will involve more computer graphics and attempt to push Chinese martial arts films to greater heights.

Cheng, the male lead of the film, was in town on Monday to start the 150-day countdown to the movie's opening in mid December this year.

"It takes a lot of imagination to make a film that involves computer graphics. We have to imagine the graphics and put feelings into our acting. It's especially difficult to act in such films," he said.

The Storm Warriors, also starring Charlene Choi, Nicholas Tse and Simon Yan, will open in cinemas on December 17 in Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

Simon Yam Plans to send a Camera as a gift

Simon Yam in the premier of "The Way We Are"

Simon Yam confirmed at the premier of "The Way We Are"<< 天水圍的日與夜 >> that he was invited to Tony and Carina's wedding. The invitation was a bit late and it was conflicting with his his filming a mainland film and will not be able to attend there wedding.

Simon Yam said, "He was very honored to work with director Anne Hu in the mainland. He doesn't want to disclose to much about the film. He will let his manager disclose this as the appropriate time." When asked what he will send a pair of newlyweds, He said he will be sending over a video camera.

Simon Yam never been to Bhutan. But what he have hear of Bhutan it's a great place for democracy, and the place is clean. The locals in the area are self sufficient, and it is a heavenly place.

Source - Mingpao
Translator - GnYnot @ AsianVN.com

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Release Date 6 March 2008
Language Cantonese
Classification N/A
Running Time N/A
Director Dennis Law
Cast Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Kelly Chu, Danny Lee, Wu Jing.

In the violent world of Hong Kong’s Triad societies, one false move can be fatal. A series of unexpected misfortunes challenge the existence of gang leader Sammo Hung and his mob, eventually leading to a bloody gangster war. Battle after battle, Sammo Hung and his gang are moving closer to destruction. A drug deal turns bad… A kidnap turns into murder…A secret mission turns into a savage massacre of the police – Who is the mastermind behind these evil plots? Will Sammo be able to defy fate and survive?

Berlin press conference of "Sparrow" ,Base on Johnny To's Hongkong Sentiments

Berlin press conference of "Sparrow" ,Base on Johnny To's Hongkong Sentiments 2008-02-12 13:03:20 　
Source: Sina Entertainment
Editor: Li Xu Penghang

Berlin time on the afternoon of February 11 , the 58th Berlin Film Festival main competition held the second Chinese film entry, "Sparrow" . "Sparrow's " shooting lasted more than three years, the convergence of Johnny To to try many types of film,with a modern martial arts film feeling. Sparrow is not only about flying sparrow, but also about "pickpockets", "fortune tellers" and an imprisoned woman. Simon Yam plays a pickpocket, Linxilei plays the woman of a triad boss under house arrest and eventually rescued.

According to Johnny's analysis, "Sparrow" is a film that mainly shows his sentiments in Hong Kong, because, in his view, those who are familiar with the characteristics of Hong Kong will no longer exist in 10 years streetscape. It was made purely for Hong Kong films, the Hong Kong Film Workers relatively depicts on the development in mainland in recent years. Johnny To in the contrary hopes that more and more mainland film workers will be able to show also the developments in Hong Kong.

Simon Yam to contest 'Best Actor' in the '58th Berlin Film Festival'

New films from Isabel Coixet, Mike Leigh and Johnnie To will compete for the top Golden Bear award at the annual Berlin film festival next month, organizers said Wednesday. Among nine new entries for the festival's main competition were Coixet's “Elegy,” based on Philip Roth's novel “The Dying Animal.” The movie stars Penelope Cruz, Ben Kingsley and Dennis Hopper. The festival also will feature Leigh's “Happy-Go-Lucky” and Robert Guediguian's “Lady Jane,” organizers said. Other entries include Erick Zonca's “Julia,” starring Tilda Swinton, Aidan Gound and Saul Rubinek; and “Caos Calmo,” or “Quiet Chaos,” from Antonello Grimaldi. Organizers last month announced the first part of the festival program, which included Paul Thomas Anderson's “There Will Be Blood.”Johnnie To will contribute “Sparrow.”