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    A dozen wins at HKFA

    That's a record setter according to www.filmbiz.asia.
    Not only did the martial arts epic win the highest number of awards this year, it also set a new record for the most prizes won by a single film. Comrades, Almost a Love Story 甜蜜蜜 (1996) and Cold War 寒戰 (2012) had held the record with nine wins.
    2:29 pm HKT
    Apr 14, 2014
    Arts & Culture
    Wong Kar-wai’s Big Night
    By Dean Napolitano


    Zhang Ziyi and Tony Leung star in ‘The Grandmaster.’ Click to see more photos.
    Associated Press

    Wong Kar-wai’s martial-arts biography “The Grandmaster” made a near-sweep of the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, scooping up 12 trophies in the 14 categories it was nominated for, including best film and best director. Zhang Ziyi took home the prize for best actress and Zhang Jin won best supporting actor.

    “The Grandmaster” tells the story of Ip Man, who taught the form of kung fu known as wing chun and counted Bruce Lee among his students. He was born in Foshan, China, in 1893 and died in Hong Kong in 1972.

    William Chang won in three categories: film editing, art direction and costume and make-up design, while Philippe Le Sourd won for his cinematography. Messrs. Chang and Le Sourd had been nominated for Academy Awards for their work, although they didn’t win at last month’s Oscar ceremony.

    Here’s the full list of winners:

    Best Film

    “The Grandmaster” — WINNER
    “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons”
    “The Way We Dance”
    “The White Storm”
    “Unbeatable”

    Best Director

    Wong Kar-wai, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Johnnie To, “Drug War”
    Benny Chan, “The White Storm”
    Derek Kwok, “As the Light Goes Out”
    Dante Lam, “Unbeatable”

    Best Screenplay

    Zou Jingzhi, Xu Haofeng, Wong Kar-wai, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Zhou Zhiyong, Zhang Ji, Aubrey Lam, “American Dreams in China”
    Xue Xiaolu, “Finding Mr. Right”
    Wai Ka-fai, Yau Nai-hoi, Ryker Chan, Yu Xi, “Blind Detective”
    Jack Ng, Fung Chi-fung, Dante Lam, “Unbeatable”

    Best Actor

    Tony Leung Chiu-wai, “The Grandmaster”
    Louis Koo, “The White Storm”
    Lau Ching-wan, “The White Storm”
    Anthony Wong, “Ip Man: The Final Fight”
    Nick Cheung, “Unbeatable” – WINNER

    Best Actress

    Zhang Ziyi, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Tang Wei, “Finding Mr. Right”
    Cherry Ngan, “The Way We Dance”
    Sammi Cheng, “Blind Detective”
    Nina Paw Hee-ching, “Rigor Mortis”

    Best Supporting Actor

    Zhang Jin, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Tong Dawei, “American Dreams in China”
    Huang Bo, “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons”
    Eddie Peng, “Unbeatable”
    Antony “Friend” Chan, “Rigor Mortis”

    Best Supporting Actress

    Du Juan, “American Dreams in China”
    Carina Lau, “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon”
    Law Lan, “The White Storm”
    Crystal Lee, “Unbeatable”
    Wai Ying-hung, “Rigor Mortis” – WINNER

    Best New Performer

    Du Juan, “American Dreams in China”
    Fish Liew, “Doomsday Party”
    Lin Gengxin, “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon”
    Babyjohn Choi, “The Way We Dance” – WINNER
    Angel Chiang, “A Secret Between Us”

    Best Cinematography

    Philippe Le Sourd, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Anthony Pun, “The White Storm”
    Jason Kwan, “As the Light Goes Out”
    Kenny Tse, “Unbeatable”
    Ng Kai-ming, “Rigor Mortis”

    Best Film Editing

    William Chang, Benjamin Courtines, Poon Hung-yiu, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Kwong Chi-leung, Ron Chan, “Firestorm”
    Yau Chi-wai, “The White Storm”
    Wong Hoi, “As the Light Goes Out”
    Azrael Chung, “Unbeatable”

    Best Art Direction

    William Chang, Alfred Yau Wai-ming, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Eric Lam, “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons”
    Ken Mak, “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon”
    Eric Lam, “As the Light Goes Out”
    Irving Cheung, “Rigor Mortis”

    Best Costume & Make-Up Design

    William Chang, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Dora Ng, “American Dreams in China”
    Lee Pik-kwan, Bruce Yu, “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons”
    Lee Pik-kwan, Bruce Yu, “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon”
    Miggy Cheng, Phoebe Wong, Kittichon Kunratchol, “Rigor Mortis”

    Best Action Choreography

    Yuen Wo-ping, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Yuen Bun, “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon”
    Chin Ka-lok, “Firestorm”
    Donnie Yen, “Special ID”
    Ling Chi-wah, “Unbeatable”

    Best Original Film Score

    Shigeru Umebayashi, Nathaniel Mechaly, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Kenji Kawai, “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon”
    Day Tai, Afuc Chan, “The Way We Dance”
    Teddy Robin, Tomy Wai, “As the Light Goes Out”
    Henry Lai, “Unbeatable”

    Best Original Film Song

    “新秩序”: “Young and Dangerous: Reloaded” (Composer, lyric, sung by: Paul Wong)
    “狂舞吧”: “The Way We Dance” (Composer: Day Tai; Lyric: Saville Chan; Sung by: DoughBoy, Shimica Wong) – WINNER
    “Love is Blind”: “Blind Detective (Composer: Hal Foxton Beckett, Mark Baril; Lyric: Lin Xi; Sung by: Andy Lau, Sammi Cheng)
    “心照一生”: “The White Storm” (Composer: RubberBand; Lyric: RubberBand, Tim Lui; Sung by: RubberBand)
    “Ai Zui Da”: “As the Light Goes Out” (Composer: Nicholas Tse; Lyric: Nicholas Tse, Qiao Xing, Kit@24 Herbs, Phat@24 Herbs; Sung by: Nicholas Tse, 24 Herbs)

    Best Sound Design

    Robert Mackenzie, Traithep Wongpaiboon, “The Grandmaster” – WINNER
    Kinson Tsang, “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon”
    Phyllis Cheng, “As the Light Goes Out”
    Phyllis Cheng, “Unbeatable”
    Benny Chu, Steve Miller, “Rigor Mortis”

    Best Visual Effects

    Pierre Buffin, “The Grandmaster”
    Wook Kim, “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon”
    Yee Kwok-leung, Lai Man-chun, Ho Kwan-yeung, Garrett K. Lam, “Firestorm”
    Henri Wong, Hugo Kwan, Walter Wong, “As the Light Goes Out”
    Enoch Chan, “Rigor Mortis” – WINNER

    Best New Director

    Adam Wong, “The Way We Dance” – WINNER
    Alan Yuen, “Firestorm”
    Juno Mak, “Rigor Mortis”

    Best Film From Mainland and Taiwan

    “Rock Me to the Moon” (Taiwan)
    “Lost in Thailand” (Mainland)
    “The Last Supper” (Mainland)
    “Touch of the Light” (Taiwan)
    “So Young” (Mainland) – WINNER
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    It was Cung's 42nd bday Sunday. Made some GIFs of him from The Grandmaster.






    Enjoy 4 more GIFs:

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    Here’s my 2nd set of GIFs of Cung Le in The Grandmaster




    Enjoy 4 more GIFs:

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    My last set of GIFs of Cung Le’s appearance in The Grandmaster – this set is a bonus set, isolating for one action, extracted specific frames, etc. unlike the previous 2 sets where I captured the scene






    Enjoy 5 more GIFs here:

    http://www.stickgrappler.net/2014/05...r-cung-le.html

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    3d

    hmpf. Do I want to see this again just for yet another version? I've already seen it several times. I do luv 3D....

    Wong Kar Wai’s ‘Grandmaster’ to Release in 3D in October (EXCLUSIVE)
    August 29, 2014 | 07:30AM PT
    Patrick Frater
    Asia Bureau Chief

    HONG KONG — Iconic Hong Kong-based director Wong Kar Wai has set mid-October as the release date for a 3D version of “The Grandmaster,” his Oscar-nominated biopic of Ip Man, the martial arts maestro who mentored Bruce Lee.

    The 3D version will be given a wide release by its Chinese distributor Bona Film Group, some 21 months after the original film went out in conventional 2D and Imax formats. Starring Zhang Ziyi and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, the film earned Academy Awards nominations for costume and cinematography.

    Conversion is being handled by Vancouver, Canada-based Gener8 Media, which previously handled stereoscopic work on “300: Rise of an Empire,” “Godzilla,” and “The Amazing Spider-Man.”

    Wong, known for his painstaking working methods, is reported to be “100% present and hands on.”

    “We had originally planned to film ‘The Grandmaster’ in 3D not only for the cinematic sensation, but also for the subtlety of the expression of this beautiful story,” Wong said. “We now have the opportunity to show the film as it was always intended – searching for a brand new aesthetic or cinematic language in the 3D format.”

    “This is likely to be a special edition, probably resembling the so called U.S.-cut, but with added unseen footage,” said Jeffrey Chan COO of Bona. “Now that many people have seen the film everyone can tell that that there is far more material, and a broken narrative.”

    The film has already been presented in at least three versions: the first, which was used for mainland Chinese release in January 2013; a second one, which opened the Berlin festival the following month; and a shorter, more linear cut for U.S. audiences, which Wong and distributor Harvey Weinstein worked on together.

    Stereoscopic conversion was contemplated before its release, so too was releasing the film in two parts, but plans were abandoned due to time constraints.

    “We thought the original release was a bit of a rush, we were under pressure from one of the investors to release at a certain time, and we feel that the marketing was not optimal,” Chan said. “Since then, of course, the film has proved its quality and earned huge acclaim, leading us to believe that there is unfulfilled demand.”

    Whatever the releasing shortcomings, “The Grandmaster” went on to become Wong’s biggest box office film in his home markets of China and Hong Kong. In mainland China it grossed 312 million yuan ($50.6 million) and in Hong Kong $2.75 million. It then cleaned up in numerous awards shows, gathering six Golden Horse Awards, seven Asian Film Awards and 12 Hong Kong Film Awards.

    Current plans are only for a release in mainland China, but Bona said it will respond if there is interest from other territories.

    As is by now typical of Wong films, production over-ran – Leung also broke both arms mid-shoot – and went over budget, reportedly ending up at $38 million. That allowed Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures to step in as a financier.

    International rights to the film were handled in many territories by France’s Wild Bunch, in key Asian territories by Fortissimo Films, and in smaller Asian markets by Mei Ah Entertainment. The Weinstein Co. acquired U.S. and English-speaking Canada rights from Annapurna, and U.K., Australia and New Zealand licenses from Wild Bunch.
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    3D results

    Miss Granny remake tops China box office


    By Kevin Ma

    Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:00 PM (HKT)
    Box Office News

    CJ E&M Corp 씨제이이앤엠 주식회사's Chinese-language remake of Miss Granny 수상한 그녀 opened number one at the China box office.

    Accounting for approximately 28.5% of all screenings over the weekend, 20, Once Again! 重返20歲 (the remake's international title) earned RMB123 million (US$19.9 million) from approximately 3.8 million admissions over four days.

    The fantasy comedy, starring YANG Zishan 楊子姍 as an old woman who is magically transformed into her 20-year-old self, was the best non-holiday opening weekend for director Leste CHEN 陳正道. Last year, his psychological thriller The Great Hypnotist 催眠大師 earned RMB138 million (US$22.3 million) on its first five days during the Golden Week holiday. It made a total of RMB274 million (US$44.1 million).

    Unlike most foreign remakes, the Chinese version of Miss Granny was initiated and co-produced by South Korea's CJ E&M, who also produced the original film. It had originally planned to produce and release the two films simultaneously.

    Defending allegations of cashing in on the original film's success, Chen wrote on his Weibo microblog earlier this month that both versions of the film were initiated together and emphasised that his version was aimed at older audiences who have not been exposed to the South Korean version.

    Accounting for approximately 9.65% of all screenings, the 3-D re-release of WONG Kar-wai 王家衛's The Grandmaster 一代宗師 (2013) opened in fourth place, earning RMB30.1 million (US$4.86 million) from approximately 638,000 admissions.

    Edited by Wong himself, the new 111-minute cut of the martial arts epic reportedly has a structure similar to the North America version, placing more emphasis on Tony LEUNG Chiu-wai 梁朝偉's Ip Man character than the original China/Hong Kong cut.

    The film earned RMB288 million (US$46.4 million) during its initial theatrical run.

    In its first full weekend in cinemas, Night at the Museum 3 was second-placed. With approximately 23.6% of all screenings, the 2-D fantasy comedy earned RMB94.4 million (US$15.2 million) from approximately 2.86 million admissions. After 8 days in cinemas, it has made RMB192 million (US$30.9 million).

    TSUI Hark 徐克's The Taking of Tiger Mountain 3D 智取威虎山 dropped the third place in its third weekend, earning RMB53 million (US$8.54 million) between Friday and Sunday. After 20 days, the action epic has earned RMB791 million (US$128 million). It has overtaken The Continent 後會無期 as the highest grossing film in Bona Film Group Co Ltd 博納影業集團有限公司's history.

    Animated film One Hundred Thousand Bad Jokes 十萬個冷笑話 dropped to fifth place, earning RMB10.8 million (US$1.74 million) for a total of RMB107 million (US$17.3 million) after 12 days. Co-produced by Wanda Media Co Ltd 萬達影視傳媒有限公司, it is the only locally produced animated film outside the successful Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf franchise to earn over RMB100 million (US$16.1 million).

    A new 3-D version of Stephen CHOW 周星馳's Kung Fu Hustle 功夫 (2004), Clara LAW 羅卓瑤's Shanghai Noir 暴走神探 and fantasy epic Seventh Son are set to open this week.


    In Taiwan, Taken 3 captured the top of the box office. From 23 Taipei locations, the action sequel earned NT$23.689662 million (US$742,000) over three days.

    Taken 2 (2012) opened with NT$25.4 million (US$795,000) in Taipei, earning a total of NT$73.8 million (US$2.31 million) in the capital during its theatrical run.

    Taken 3 was the only new release to open in the top ten. Opening in seven Taipei locations, the 3-D version of The Grandmaster opened twelfth-placed, earning NT$356,000 (US $11,100) over three days. The original version of the film earned NT$18.2 million (US$572,000) in Taipei during its initial theatrical run.

    From just three Taipei locations, INUDO Isshin 犬童一心's Miracle: Devil Claus' Love and Magic MIRACLE デビクロくんの恋と魔法 earned NT$248,000 (US$7,780) over three days.

    Disney's Big Hero 6 dropped to second place, earning NT$7.7 million (US$241,000) in Taipei between Friday and Sunday. The animated sci-fi adventure has earned NT$36.4 million (US$1.14 million) after two weekends.

    Stand By Me Doraemon STAND BY ME ドラえもん has earned NT$9.89 million (US$310,000) in Taipei after three weekends. Endless Nights In Aurora 極光之愛 has earned NT$7.73 million (US$242,000) in the capital after four weekends.

    Taken 3 took the top spot at the Hong Kong box office for the second consecutive weekend.

    Between Thursday and Sunday, the action sequel earned HK$3.56 million (US$460,000) from 38 locations. After two weekends, it has made HK$15 million (US$1.93 million), becoming the highest grossing film of the franchise.

    PANG Ho-cheung 彭浩翔's Women Who Flirt 撒嬌女人最好命 climbed to second place in its second weekend. From 37 locations, the romantic comedy earned HK$2.64 million (US$340,000), representing a week-on-week increase of 8.48%. Distributed locally by Bravos Pictures Ltd 巴福斯影業, the film has earned HK$7.05 million (US$909,000).

    The weekend's top new film was [REC] 4: Apocalypse [REC] 4: Apocalipsis. From 28 locations, the Spanish horror sequel made HK$1.44 million (US$186,000) over four days plus early previews.

    In May 2012, [REC]³ Génesis (2012) opened with HK$1.23 million (US$159,000) from 20 screens. It earned HK$2.45 million (US$316,000) during its theatrical run.

    Tim BURTON's Big Eyes opened fifth-placed, earning HK$1.12 million (US$144,000) from 24 screens over four days.

    From just nine screens, Richard LINKLATER's Boyhood opened with HK$460,000 (US$59,300) over four days. The drama's Best Picture win at the Golden Globes will likely help improve its box office performance in its second weekend.

    Thai horror film O.T. Ghost Overtime OT  ผี OVERTIME opened in 14 locations and earned HK$149,000 (US$19,200) over four days. Spanish drama 10,000km earned HK$77,100 (US$9,940) from six locations in four days.
    A 3D Kung Fu Hustle too. Post-production 3D seems to work better in China than here.
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    See The Grandmaster for FREE in SF Chinatown, courtesy of CHSA


    Jan 08
    Radiating Bruce Lee film screening: THE GRANDMASTER [2013]

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this epic life story of the Wing Chun grandmaster IP MAN, whose most famous student was BRUCE LEE.

    By Chinese Historical Society of America

    When and where
    Date and time
    Sun, Jan 8, 2023, 2:00 PM PST

    Location
    The Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94133

    About this event
    3 hours


    This 2013 martial arts drama film is based on the life story of the Wing Chun grandmaster IP MAN, whose most famous student was BRUCE LEE. It is directed by Hong Kong legend Wong Kar-wai and stars Tony Chiu-Wai Leung and Zhang Ziyi.
    Kick off the new year with a FREE community event hosted by the Chinese Historical Society of America as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the epic film that features Wong's trademark romanticism packed with action and drama. Set in the turbulent 1930s-’50s, the film contemplates the role of martial arts amidst war. Joining the stellar cast is a who’s who of Hong Kong film greats, including action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping and longtime Wong Kar-wai collaborator William Chang taking on editor, production designer and co-costume designer duties.
    Register for this FREE screening today.
    You must register to attend - use the link I provided above.

    The-Grandmaster
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