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So many stars stepped out for the Burberry fashion show in London!

Nicholas Hoult, Orlando Bloom, and Stranger Things co-stars and real-life couple Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer were among the attendees at the Winter 2025 runway show on Monday (February 24) at Tate Britain.

The brand says, “Rendering outdoor coats and scarves, evening wear, day wear and suits in a mix of twisted British fabrics by British makers, the collection – couched in Burberry’s values of design, innovation and skill – fuses the faded interiors and fabrics found in the great country houses of England with the de facto practical.”

Burberry creative director Daniel Lee said of the story behind the collection, “Think of them as weekend escapees. It’s that great Friday night exodus from London to the countryside for long rainy walks and to disconnect in the great outdoors. It’s day-trips to grand stately homes.”

Jodie Turner-Smith, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz,...

Burberry has revealed the latest London forecast: “Sunny spells with some showers expected.” Throw in some movie stars and models in classic Burberry trench coats and you get a picture of the house’s new summer 2025 campaign, which dropped Wednesday.

The launch delivers seven short films inspired by beloved British romantic comedies of the late 1990s to early aughts. The campaign stars Kate Winslet, Nicholas Hoult, Jodie Turner-Smith, Richard E. Grant, Aimee Lou Wood, Chen Kun, Micheal Ward, Son Sukku and models Naomi Campbell, David Gandy and Liu Wen. Making a cameo is a Burberry knight in his full shining armor.

“A Burberry love story comes to life through the cinematic lens of this campaign. It’s about humor, optimism and, of course, the unpredictability of our great British weather,” Burberry chief creative officer Daniel Lee says in a statement.

Adds Burberry chief executive officer Josh Schulman: “Our summer...

The Acolyte press tour has pushed Jodie Turner-Smith to step outside her comfort zone, embracing a more daring and diverse style. However, for the press tour of her espionage thriller series, The Agency, in which she plays a more serious role as a professor of social anthropology and Michael Fassbender’s former love interest, Turner-Smith has chosen to keep things classy.

Her wardrobe selections this time also appeal to me, demonstrating her style prowess. No frills or feathers, no coquette-ish bows, no fanciful dresses—just pure glamour and elegance. While her classic Christian Louboutin shoes offer timeless sophistication, exploring other luxury options, like Jimmy Choo’s sleek pumps or Manolo Blahnik’s elegant sandals, could bring fresh variety to her ensembles.

Jodie Turner-Smith’s glamorous ensembles for The Agency press tour: Roberto Cavalli slip dress, Burberry plunging gown, S.S. Daley suit, and Nensi Dojaka blazer dress (Credit: Jennifer Bloc...

Mount Everest, the highest summit on the planet, has become an enduring symbol of adventure and human capabilities. Its dangerous conditions and deadly allure have motivated filmmakers to explore the triumphs, tragedies, and enigmas surrounding the mountain. Films about the true story of Everest vary from thrilling fiction to gripping documentaries, each offering a distinct perspective on conquering the mountain or, sadly, succumbing to it. Through a blend of reenactments, personal accounts, and footage shot near the peak, these films bring audiences closer to the real dangers and motivations of those who aspire to reach the summit of Everest.

The best Mount Everest-related films are judged based on storytelling, emotional impact, and realism. The films span a wide range of genres with awe-inspiring visuals and elegant cinematography, featuring tales of personal triumph, historical expeditions, or hazardous rescues that could compare to some of the best disaster movies of all time.

Despite the efforts of festivals around the world, releasing and distribution companies, and streaming channels, which have gotten rather more intense during the last few years, the majority of titles produced in Japan, S. Korea and Hong Kong, which number hundreds every year remain unknown, particularly to the Western audience. As such, we decided to focus on this type of films exactly for our April-May tribute. And to be totally sincere, not all will be great just definitely worth watching. Here is the first batch

1. Three Resurrected Drunkards (1969) by Nagisa Oshima (Japan)

“Three Resurrected Drunkards” is an excellent sample of the cinematic tendencies of both Oshima and a whole group that tried to renovate cinema during the end of the 60s and the 70s, by combining new cinematic approaches with pointed sociopolitical commentary. The result definitely demands some knowledge of the climate of the era and the overall mentality of the Japanese towards foreigners,...

Once upon a time there was a film industry that wasn't dominated by the comic book behemoths of D.C. and Marvel. Where a comic book style movie felt fresh, innovative and where the Hong Kong production line hadn't been stripped bare in the service of mainland blockbusters with a patriotic core. “Black Mask” in many respects is a last hurrah of an industry about to go through immense change. As Eureka Entertainment bring it to blu-ray, it's time to revisit this Frankenstein's monster of a collaborative effort between several unique talents.

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Tsui Chik (Jet Li) is a former member of the 701 Squad, a surgically enhanced team of super soldiers that feel no pain. After their team is shut down he escapes and hides out as a librarian. His only friend is Inspector Shek who knows nothing of his past.

Back in 1999, producers from Hong Kong and Japan had an idea of bringing together Leslie Cheung, then at the apogee of his career, and Takako Tokiwa, widely known as ‘Queen of Serial Drama' for her roles and awards on TV, in order to present a movie that moves between the romantic drama and the crime film, probably in an effort to capitalize in terms of commercial success. The result was not exactly masterful, but there are definitely enough elements here to make the movie worth watching. Let us take things from the beginning though.

Hitomi is a Japanese girl who is about to get married to her fiance Tetsuya and move to Hong Kong with him. However, a tragic car accident ends up with him dead and her in Hong Kong trying to find some sort of solace from her ongoing grief. Kar-bo is an undercover policeman, who has put...

Aura Health, the “Spotify of mindfulness”, has just announced they will be partnering with Twilight star Ashley Greene to launch an exclusive video series content on her mental wellness journey.

Ashley Greene for Aura Health

The Twilight actress and entrepreneur is getting candid about her mental wellness journey, the struggles she has faced as a working mother, and how Aura Health is a necessary tool for her overall mental health. Titled “The keys to rediscovering your mental wellness with Ashley Greene,” this series of untold stories around her struggles with her self-worth, adjusting to motherhood, running a business, and the hardships presented by the film industry will be available exclusively on Aura starting September 2023.

“I have always tried to be honest and vulnerable to help others not feel so alone, and this partnership with Aura Health is an example of that in its purest form. Opening up about my mental...

New York, June 21 (Ians) An American digital health company has developed a 24/7 in-ear wearable device that measures blood flow to the head and helps understand the mechanisms behind long Covid-related brain fog.

The device by Stat Health can predict symptoms such as dizziness, brain fog, headaches, fainting, and fatigue that occur upon standing.

These are common symptoms for illnesses like long Covid, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (Pots), myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (Me/Cfs), and other orthostatic (caused by standing) syndromes.

The Stat wearable is the world’s smallest, and even smaller than some invisible-in-the-canal hearing aids. It can be worn in-ear 24/7 – even while sleeping and showering.

Stat uses an optical sensor instead of ultrasound and taps into a shallow ear artery to measure a proxy to ultrasound-derived cerebral blood flow — the blood supply to the brain in a given period of time.

“It’s well understood that the ear...

Code Of The Assassins is a subtitled Chinese martial arts movie set in olden (long before guns) times. Expectations will determine your level of enjoyment. Those seeking the adrenaline rushes one gets from the high-octane fighting of a Jet Li or Tony Jaa should look elsewhere. Fans of more lyrical pacing, complex stories and lavish visuals are the target audience, and likely to regard this more favorably than I did. Closer to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon than to a Guy Ritchie or Michael Bay production.

The story consists of many factions vying for a treasure map, power over the region, and/or revenge. The protagonist and narrator is an assassin known as Blue Asura (Shaofeng Feng), trained from childhood by Ghost Valley’s cult of masked killers-for-hire after the rest of his family was massacred during the theft of that map by unknown attackers, who apparently lost it later. Now...

There is a particular challenge in most cinema genres in making your work stand out. “Code of the Assassins” had a particularly hard route to the screen. Initially started in 2017, all sorts of production and financial problems led to a 5 year wait for it to be completed. Taking a steam punk aesthetic and directed by visual stylist Daniel Lee it certainly has potential. The only question is that after five years and a troubled production will it live up to that?

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The Assassins of Ghost Valley adhere to an ideal that their role is to maintain the order of the world. Blue Asura (William Feng) is a relatively new recruit that has recently completed his training. His motivation is revenge on those that wiped out his clan and family and joined so that he could seek vengeance. Ghost Valley...

Time Raiders is the latest big budget adventure film from China. Directed by Daniel Lee (Black Mask, 14 Blades, Dragon Blade) and starring Lu Han, Jing Boran and Ma Sichun, the film is currently number one at the Chinese box office.    Thanks to Magnum Films, we have Five double passes for the film to give away to our readers.    For a chance to win, all you have to do is to follow these two steps:   1) Like the Magnum Film Facebook page, and   2) Email your name and postal address to me at: hugo[at]screenanarchy.com   Time Raiders will open in Australian cinemas on August 18 and this competition will close at 3pm on August 17. Good luck!...

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Opening as the No. 1 movie in China this weekend, local 3D adventure fantasy Time Raiders scored a $64.6M debut. The pic, directed by Dragon Blade‘s Daniel Lee and starring Star Wars ambassador Lu Han, was the No. 3 title internationally, behind Suicide Squad and The Secret Life of Pets, when factoring in the latter’s full China frame, which began Tuesday. Including previews, Time Raiders lifts to $70M, per comScore, and gives the Middle Kingdom a needed jolt in a…...

Jackie Chan and John Cusack go to battle in the trailer for Chinese war epic Dragon Blade.

The film takes place in ancient China, as a Roman horde try to build their own city in opposition of the Han Dynasty.

The vile emperor Tiberius (Oscar winner Adrien Brody) begins a reign of terror along the silk road, but rebel leader Lucius (John Cusack) joins forces with local warrior Huo An (Jackie Chan) to fight back.

Dragon Blade was a smash when it opened just in time for the Chinese New Year in January.

The war epic was written and directed by Daniel Lee, who has had previous success with White Vengeance and 14 Blades.

Dragon Blade bows on September 4 in the Us. A UK release is yet to be set.

A new trailer for Dragon Blade, starring Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Adrien Brody, has been released.

The historical drama is currently set for a release in China and centres on the story of a captured prince, a Roman soldier and a Roman Emperor.

The film has been shot on a record-breaking $65 million budget and has been written and directed by Daniel Lee (14 Blade, Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon).

The story, set during China's Han Dynasty (206-220 Ad), is based around commander of the Western Regions' Protection Squad Huo An (Chan) being framed and enslaved.

Cusack plays Roman soldier Lucius, who makes his escape to China after rescuing a prince and joining forces with Huo An.

Brody rounds out the cast as the Emperor Tiberius.

Dragon Blade is slated for release in China on February 19, 2015.

What a tease: The trailer for “Dragon Blade,” which is currently set to release in China only, has hit American shores.

The epic historical movie takes place during China’s Han Dynasty (206-220 Ad) and stars Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Adrien Brody.

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It follows Huo An (Chan), the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions, who was framed by evil forces and becomes enslaved. Meanwhile, a Roman soldier, Lucius (Cusack) escapes to China after rescuing the Prince. The duo will then cross paths,...

The first trailer is out for the historical action-thriller "Dragon Blade" starring Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody and Sharni Vinson. Scheduled for a Chinese New Year holiday release within China, the story is set in the Chinese Western Desert in 48 B.C.

Daniel Lee ("14 Blades," "White Vengeance") helms the story which sees Chan's framed former Chinese commander and Cusack's Roman general teaming up. No word yet on a domestic distributor for the film:...

The first trailer is out for the historical action-thriller "Dragon Blade" starring Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody and Sharni Vinson. Scheduled for a Chinese New Year holiday release within China, the story is set in the Chinese Western Desert in 48 B.C.

Daniel Lee ("14 Blades," "White Vengeance") helms the story which sees Chan's framed former Chinese commander and Cusack's Roman general teaming up. No word yet on a domestic distributor for the film:...

Jackie Chan leads an all-star cast including John Cusack and Adrien Brody in the first trailer for the upcoming action-thriller Dragon Blade. The film is set to open in China on February 19, 2015, to coincide with the Chinese New Year holiday, but a domestic distributor has not been set at this time, and it isn't known when the film may be released in North America. This historical thriller is set in the Chinese Western Desert in 48 Bce.

Huo An (Jackie Chan), the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions, was framed by evil forces and becomes enslaved. On the other hand, a Roman general (John Cusack) escapes to China after rescuing the Prince. The heroic duo meet in the Western Desert and a thrilling story unfolds. Adrien Brody and Sharni Vinson also star, alongside Chinese actors such as Peng Lin, Si Won Choi and Benny Urquidez.

In addition to the trailer,...

Yowza.  This Dragon Blade trailer (and its accompanying images and character posters) looks insane.  I hope I'm not hurting anyone's feelings when I say that this simply isn't for me.  I can take schlock with the best of them, and I like the work of a lot of people involved in this movie, but the combination of it being a swords and sandals affair (not my bag) and awful looking is a devastating one-two punch against any personal interest I have in this.  But it exists, so if this kind of thing is in your wheelhouse, have at it! Hit the jump to check out the Dragon Blade trailer, images and character posters.  John Cusack, Adrien Brody and Jackie Chan star in this film about Roman soldiers who are lost in China.  Directed by Daniel Lee (White Vengeance), I'd expect to see this film hit sometime next year in the U.

John Cusack has been making no shortage of...interesting...choices lately when it comes to big screen roles, but no one could've guessed that he'd join Adrien Brody and Jackie Chan in something called "Dragon Blade." In fact, the whole project seems a bit unexpected, a $65 million dollar historial epic about Roman soldiers in China, but the first trailer is here to show you what it's delivering. Directed by Daniel Lee ("Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon," "Black Mask"), the story follows a Roman soldier on the run, and former Chinese guard who has become enslaved, whose paths cross in the Western Desert in China in 48 Bce. And what follows is a lot of really bad dialogue being expressed as earnestly as possible, coupled with some admittedly grand looking setpieces. All around, it sorta comes off as a lesser grade "Gladiator." "Dragon Blade" opens abroad on February 19th. There's no U.

Jackie Chan is set to star in Daniel Lee’s period action epic Dragon Blade, to be financed by start-up film fund Beijing Cultural Assets Chinese Film & Television Fund.

Investors in the film, which claims to have a budget that breaks records for China, also include China’s Sparkle Roll Cultural Media, Huayi Brothers Media and Shanghai Film Group.

Chan will play the commander of the ‘Protection Squad of the Western Regions’ in the Han Dynasty-set epic, inspired by historical records of the Romans in the western provinces of ancient China. The producers said an A-list Hollywood star would be cast in the role of a Roman general.

The film will be released in 3D IMAX in China and international markets on Feb 19, 2015, which is Chinese New Year’s Day. Second unit crews are currently shooting at Hengdian World Studios and will soon head to Dunhuang and the Gobi Desert.

Daniel Lee has previously...

Film Independent has selected 30 filmmakers for its Project Involve dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry.

Producer Cathy Schulman, writer-director Billy Ray and writer-producer Virgil Williams will serve as guest speakers with additional guest speakers and mentors to be announced.

“Project Involve is an extraordinary program and a vital extension of the core values and mission of Film Independent,” said Jennifer Kushner, director of artist development at Film Independent.

“Among our key goals are to foster community, cultivate the careers of filmmakers, and increase cultural diversity in the film industry. We are committed to supporting this exceptional group of artists and professionals in their careers, and by doing so, we hope to contribute to a future where diverse voices will thrive in the entertainment industry.”

For the third consecutive year Sony Pictures Entertainment returns with the Diversity Fellowship in Project Involve, which provides...

Film Independent has selected 30 filmmakers for its Project Involve dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry.

Producer Cathy Schulman, writer-director Billy Ray and writer-producer Virgil Williams will serve as guest speakers with additional guest speakers and mentors to be announced.

“Project Involve is an extraordinary program and a vital extension of the core values and mission of Film Independent,” said Jennifer Kushner, director of artist development at Film Independent.

“Among our key goals are to foster community, cultivate the careers of filmmakers, and increase cultural diversity in the film industry. We are committed to supporting this exceptional group of artists and professionals in their careers, and by doing so, we hope to contribute to a future where diverse voices will thrive in the entertainment industry.”

For the third consecutive year Sony Pictures Entertainment returns with the Diversity Fellowship in Project Involve, which provides...

Washington, May. 2: Wide-eyed expressions, which typically signals fear, may enlarge our visual field and mutually enhance others' ability to locate threats, a new research has claimed.

The research - conducted by psychology graduate student Daniel Lee of the University of Toronto with advisor Adam Anderson - suggests that wide-eyed expressions of fear are functional in ways that directly benefit both the person who makes the expression and the person who observes it.

The findings of the research show that widened eyes provide a wider visual field that can help us locate potential threats in our environment.

These widened eyes also help to send a clearer gaze signal telling observers to "look there," which may enhance.

With big budget Chinese historical dramas and epics still proving incredibly popular, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that two films went into production around the same time about the Feast at Hong Gate, one of the most key and controversial event in the annals of the country’s history. Thankfully, the two films in question take very different approaches to the material, Daniel Lee’s reasonably enjoyable 2011 outing “White Vengeance” having focused mainly on the battles and personal rivalries. Now appearing somewhat later out of the gate is “The Last Supper”, arguably the more promising of the pair due to the presence of acclaimed director Lu Chuan, whose recent “City of Life and Death” still stands as one of the best Chinese films of the last decade. As expected, Lu’s offering is both more artistic and philosophically-minded, with Liu Ye (“City of Life and Death”), Daniel Wu...

Tai Chi 0 and The Last Supper: Both films belong to "official" mainstream commercial production. Yet each in its way is a fascinating occasion to reflect upon Chinese neo-studio system.

Tai Chi 0 (Stephen Fung)

Yang Luchan (wushu champ Yuan Xiaochao), a young martial arts genius, desperately wants to learn the famous secret Tai Chi art of the Chen family. With the discrete help of the Grand Master (Tony Leung Kar-fai), and through repeated beatings from the villagers and the Master's daughter (Angelababy), he comes to master some of the Chen art and ends up helping destroying an evil British steam machine that could wipe out the village for the construction of a profitable railway line.

Tai Chi 0 (the first episode of a blockbuster-to-be trilogy) may well entertain foreign and local audiences: manga anime oriented, displaying a cast of top-models, pop icons and kung fu stars new and old,...

Director: Daniel Lee. Review: Chris Sawin. Nothing beats epic films done right; whether they’re historically based or more action oriented. "The Warlords," "Mongol," and "The Last Samurai" are some personal favorites. These epics usually make room for everything including standout performances from actors you love, incredible war sequences, breathtaking cinematography, and a solid screenplay to bridge everything together. It's almost worse when a film like this fails because it reminds you of what it could have been and it rubs salt in the wound in the process. There's something great at the heart of "White Vengeance," but it's just never fully able to showcase it properly. "White Vengeance" takes place during the fall of the Qin Dynasty. Liu Bang (Leon Lai) and Xiang Yu (Feng Shaofeng) now find themselves at each other's throats when they were once both on the same side. Now with the title of emperor at...

Well Go USA is releasing White Vengeance on Blu-ray and DVD September 4, director Daniel Lee's true-life tale about the fall of China's Qin Dynasty. We have a contest running where history buffs and action fans alike can take home this Blu-ray, starring Leon Lai and Shao-feng Feng as the soldiers who lead the rebellion. Continue reading for details on how you can win today!

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White Vengeance tells the story of two brothers contending for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty. As rebels rose, the nation fell into chaos and commoners united to re-conquer the Middle Kingdom of Qin.

★★★☆☆ Director Daniel Lee's White Vengeance (2011) follows a long precession of Chinese period action epics which have been released in the UK with growing frequency. Yet, Lee's film represents a refreshing shift of focus - albeit a shift which may prove to alienate the target demographic - the casual chop-socky action fan seeking the mandatory martial arts mayhem may be left somewhat disappointed.

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Last week saw the release of a handful of new international films, with Jo Nesbø’s Headhunters topping the list, and this week brings with it a rather different line-up, with Peter Berg’s Battleship being the biggest name amongst the new arrivals, opposite Kevin Macdonald’s critically acclaimed documentary, Marley.

My picks of the week:

Kevin Macdonald’s Marley & Daniel Lee’s White Vengeance.

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Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland) returned this year with Marley, a documentary following on from his Life in a Day project last year, bringing us a portrait of one of the most iconic figures in music of the last century.

And we’ve currently got three copies of the film on Blu-ray to give away – click here to enter the competition.

“Marley is the definitive film about one of...

Director: Daniel Lee. Review: Adam Wing. Daniel Lee’s best-known work before 2008 was Jet Li’s dated – yet brilliant – action adventure Black Mask. Since then he has made quite the niche for himself in the period action epic sub-genre. Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon was his first star-studded effort, and even though it will never be considered a classic, there’s a lot to recommend beyond the presence of Andy Lau and Maggie Q. What it does do it does very well, albeit in a solid, unspectacular, commercial kind of way. 14 Blades is the better picture, but then again, that might be down to my love of all things Donnie. Vicki Zhao, Donnie Yen and the former Miss Hong Kong sporting a metal whip – what it lacks in substance and depth, it makes up for in eye candy and action. A great man once sang, “A little less conversation,...

Daniel Lee’s (‘14 Blades,’ ‘Three Kingdoms’) big budget epic lands with a flurry of swordfights and martial arts action in the UK on August 20, but just in case you weren’t 100% sure it was worth a punt, they’ve released a spiffy new trailer that should well a truly seal the deal. Synopsis: White Vengeance tells the story of two brothers contending for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty. As rebels rose, the nation fell into chaos and commoners united to re-conquer the Middle Kingdom of Qin. Liu Bang (Leon Lai) and Xiang Yu (Feng Shaofeng), became sworn brothers in battle and leaders of the rebellious army tasked with overthrowing Lord Qin and seizing control of his vast empire. Yu and Bang both serve King Huai of Chu who uses their desire for a crown and a title to stir distrust between them. The ultimate betrayal and the...

Here’s the brand new UK trailer for White Vengeance which has been sent over to us by G2 Pictures. The movie is set for release on DVD and Blu-ray 20th August and has a real Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon feel mixed with a bit of The Last Samurai.

White Vengeance is directed by Daniel Lee (14 Blades and Three Kingdoms) and stars Shao-feng Feng, Leon Lai and Hanyu Zhang.

Two brothers contend for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty in Imperial China. Liu Bang (Leon Lai) and Xiang Yu (Feng Shaofeng), became leaders of a rebellious army, and also became sworn brothers in battle. King Huai states that whoever can subvert the Qin kingdom will be the Lord Qin, in order to benefit from the competition between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. But who will emerge as the winner from this epic battle and survive to claim their path to the crown?...

We’ve always an eye for a bargain here at 24fps and today is a two-for-one type day for martial arts epics, with news that director Daniel Lee’s (‘14 Blades,’ ‘Three Kingdoms’) big budget show piece... White Vengeance is lining up for a release on both sides of the Atlantic, on DVD and Blu-ray. Based on a true period in Chinese history, Lee’s medieval war epic is debuting in the UK on August 20, then hop across the pond for its debut there on September 4. Extras wise there’s not a whole lot in it, so all you region (on DVD anyways) free folk, can take your pick! Synopsis: White Vengeance tells the story of two brothers contending for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty. As rebels rose, the nation fell into chaos and commoners united to re-conquer the Middle Kingdom of Qin. Liu Bang (Leon Lai) and...

A screen legend, a veteran film producer and talented fresh gems of Hong Kong film making, all brought together in London for the highly anticipated ‘Hong Kong 15 Film Festival’ from 2nd – 14th July 2012.

The Festival is thrilled to introduce new emerging talent, first-time and established filmmakers reflecting the vibrancy and energy of Hong Kong cinema. For this special occasion, world renowned star Jimmy Wang Yu and producer Roger Lee will be appearing in their respective film screenings, along with acclaimed directors Fung Chih Chiang and Jessey Tsang.

Famed in both Hong Kong and international film circles, Jimmy Wang Yu is widely credited as being the first Hong Kong Kung Fu star and this veteran of over 80 films has been a vital part of the evolution of Hong Kong action films since he joined Shaw Brothers studio in 1963.

He is still actively acting four decades later and ‘Hong Kong 15 Film Festival...

Hong Kong 15 Film Festival announces its much anticipated programme to mark the 15th Anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty

1st July marks fifteen years since Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty. To commemorate this special occasion, the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office, London, in association with Terracotta Festival, has put together an exciting film festival to showcase the best of current Hong Kong films as well as to look back on the last fifteen years and beyond.

When & Where

The ‘Hong Kong 15 Film Festival’ will take place at the Odeon Covent Garden, London, commencing 2nd July 2012 for a fortnight until 14th July. With guests in attendance and fifteen films carefully selected, the festival will pay tribute to the extraordinary story of this vibrant and energetic island city through the eyes of its film-makers.

The diversity of Hong Kong cinema will be represented through a panorama of...

Although its odd English title might suggest some kind of racially themed thriller, “White Vengeance” is actually Hong Kong director Daniel Lee latest Chinese historical epic, following up on “Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon” and Donnie Yen vehicle “14 Blades”. This time, Lee has chosen a weighty subject in the Hongmen Banquet, a landmark event which took place over 2000 years ago when various factions were vying for control after the fall of the Qin Dynasty. The prestigious blockbuster has a typically all-star cast, headlined by Leon Lai (“Bodyguards and Assassins”) and television star William Feng (“Palace”), with support from the legendary Anthony Wong (“The Untold Story”), Zhang Hanyu (“Assembly”), Jordon Chan (“Once a Gangster”), Andy On (“True Legend”) and actress Crystal Liu (recently in the “A Chinese Ghost Story” remake). The film begins in China during the last years of the Qin Dynasty, with the capture of the fallen...

Daniel Lee (14 Blades) is clearly working his way up on the budget tables. After years of operating in (elevated) B territory, White Vengeance is Lee's first true big budget feature. Those of you expecting an overpowering action-fest should take notice though, White Vengeance might look like it's filled to the brim with epic battle scenes, but the reality is quite different. Then again, the choice to cut back on action is one of this film's true perks.White Vengeance follows the same course that many other recent Chinese/Hong Kong historic war epics have been sailing. Sure enough there is massive warfare going on, with poor soldiers being clubbed, perforated and trashed to death. But battles are not decided by brute force and man power, instead...

If you’re in the mood for an action-packed epic, director Daniel Lee’s “White Vengeance” seems to be the cinematic menu item of choice. Everything I’ve seen thus far has been phenomenal, though looks can often be deceiving. Unless something goes wrong on a narrative level, I have a feeling this one’s going to be all sorts of badass. Mark my words. Or don’t. See if I care. Let’s being everyone up to speed with a synopsis: In the late Qin Dynasty, rebels rose and the nation fell into chaos. Liu Bang (Leon Lai) and Xiang Yu (Shaofeng Feng), serving under King Huai, were the leaders of the rebellious army. Liu Bang and Xiang Yu became sworn brothers in the battles. They had conquered the heartland of Qin Dynasty and caused its destruction. However, King Huai realized that Liu and Xiang were too powerful and he felt threatened by them.

After enjoying some early success in the action genre with Jet Li's Black Mask, writer-director Daniel Lee struggled to maintain any real momentum, which culminated in the truly ridiculous Dragon Squad in 2005. Since then he has moved into directing period wartime epics, firstly with the rather uninspiring Andy Lau/Sammo Hung vehicle Three Kingdoms: Ressurection Of The Dragon, followed by the notably better but still rather unexceptional 14 Blades, starring Donnie Yen. With his new film White Vengeance, Lee has been trusted with a bigger budget and a considerably larger canvas, for an epic story of loyalty, betrayal and the thirst for power.The film centres around a famous incident known as the Banquet of Hongmen, where opposing Generals Xiang Yu and Liu Bang met under...

White Vengeance is a movie brought to us by director Daniel Lee, who brought us recent movies such as “14 Blades and Three Kingdoms”. He must love making historical movies because this is another one, but once again i have to say it looks like it could be another hit.

The movie stars Leon Lai, Anthony Wong, Liu Yi-Fei, Jordan Chan and Zhang Han-Yu about the Banquet of Hongnam, a major event in the Chu-Han Contention, a major battle between the Han and Chu kingdoms in post Qin Dynasty.

Release Date: 24th November – Hong Kong

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Did you notice how authentic the soldiers in the teaser trailer for "The Avengers" were? Well, you should have, because they just might have been the real deal.

Joss Whedon recruited 25 members of the Ohio-based 391st Military Police Battalion for the big action sequence that factored heavily into last month's teaser trailer. The troops were brought in to add authenticity to the otherwise outlandish superhero film. "The combat scenes had great realism," said Lt. Col. John Clearwater, deputy director for Ocpa-la. "It's a tribute to the U.S. Army Reserves and the veteran 391st MP Battalion. They rocked the streets of Cleveland with their 50-caliber machine guns and Mark-19's. The film crew was blown away by their firepower and teamwork."

According to a report on the Army's website, Whedon took the 391st's advance to heart. "It's easy for us to make on-the-spot corrections to tactics and uniforms," Staff Sgt. Michael T.

When The Avengers was filming in Clevelend, Ohio, on a set dressed as the streets of NYC, the produces decided to enlist the Army Reserve’s 391st Military Police Battalion as extras for the climactic battle scene to help add realism to the shoot. Today, the U.S. Army released a small article that talks about how the 25 soldiers were used for Joss Whedon’s film and what the soldiers hope they were able to bring to the production.

Twenty-five Soldiers assigned to the Columbus, Ohio-based 391st Military Police Battalion were battling bad guys with Captain America and his Avengers superheroes during an intensive battle scene that will soon play out in movie theaters worldwide in 2012.

“The combat scenes had great realism,” said Lt. Col. John Clearwater, deputy director for Ocpa-la. “It’s a tribute to the U.S. Army Reserves and the veteran 391st MP Battalion. They rocked the streets of...

Daniel Lee has made quite the career for himself directing historical epics. His previous efforts, “14 Blades” and “Three Kingdoms”, are pretty good movies, though you must possess an appreciation for action-packed period pieces loaded with large-scale battles to truly enjoy them. Continuing in this tradition is Lee’s “White Vengeance”, which stars Leon Lai, Anthony Wong, Liu Yi-Fei, Jordan Chan, and Zhang Han-Yu. That’s a hell of a cast. I must say that the damned thing looks pretty good, and this is coming from someone who feels this sort of motion picture has been done to death. Leave it to Lee to make me eat my words. Here’s hoping this one tastes good. Here’s an epic synopsis for this epic actioner: In the late Qin Dynasty, rebels rose and the nation fell into chaos. Liu Bang (Leon Lai) and Xiang Yu (Shaofeng Feng), serving under King Huai,...

Daniel Lee, the director behind 14 Blades and Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon has another historical action flick, White Vengeance, on its way and we've got the trailer for you here. Due out in November, this one stars Leon Lai, Anthony Wong, Liu Yi-Fei, Jordan Chan and Zhang Han-Yu and is due for release in Hong Kong on November 24th. Keep an eye out for this one, as it looks like it could be Lee's best feature yet. Fingers crossed.

Daniel Lee, the director behind 14 Blades and Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon has another historical action flick, White Vengeance, on its way and we've got the trailer for you here. Due out in November, this one stars Leon Lai, Anthony Wong, Liu Yi-Fei, Jordan Chan and Zhang Han-Yu and is due for release in Hong Kong on November 24th. Keep an eye out for this one, as it looks like it could be Lee's best feature yet. Fingers crossed.

Daniel Lee, the director behind 14 Blades and Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon has another historical action flick, White Vengeance, on its way and we've got the trailer for you here. Due out in November, this one stars Leon Lai, Anthony Wong, Liu Yi-Fei, Jordan Chan and Zhang Han-Yu and is due for release in Hong Kong on November 24th. Keep an eye out for this one, as it looks like it could be Lee's best feature yet. Fingers crossed.

After a long career as what could most charitably be termed a journeyman director could Daniel Lee finally be on the rise? Martial arts fans have long known Lee as the director of Jet Li's Black Mask, a film that is entertaining in bursts but significantly flawed. That description fits most of Lee's films since but it seems that in recent years he has slowly been climbing up the pecking order and landing higher quality projects. His most recent project - 2010's Donnie Yen starrer 14 Blades - though still not without some hiccups stands quite firmly as Lee's most roundly entertaining film. Will he be able to build on that success with the upcoming White Vengeance?In the late Qin Dynasty, rebels rose and...

2011 was going to be the "year of Ryan Reynolds" with the actor appearing in the superhero adaptation of Green Lantern and the r-rated body-switching comedy The Change-up. Instead of Reynolds being catapulted into super-stardom, however, both movies flopped.

Reynolds will get his third chance this year at winning over an audience with the family drama Fireflies in the Garden, which casts Reynolds as the novelist son of kind mother Julia Roberts and cruel father Willem Dafoe. While the cast is certainly impressive, there's only one reason the movie might not be Reynolds' box office redemption: it was shot three years ago and is being self-distributed by the movie's producers.

Next Showing: Fireflies in the Garden opens October 14th

Link | Posted 8/29/2011 by Ryan

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