Exclusive: Signature Entertainment has snapped up rights for the UK and Ireland to Hong Kong-China action picture Sakra, directed by and starring Donnie Yen, from Well Go USA.
The Hong Kong-China co-production, which is based on the classic wuxia novel Demi-Gods And Semi-Devils by world-renowned novelist Louis Cha (also known by his pen name Jin Yong), marks the first time Yen has directed a film in nearly two decades. Yen recently starred in John Wick: Chapter 4 and is also known for his roles in Hong Kong’s Ip Man franchise.
Sakra is produced by China’s Wishart Media and Hong Kong’s Mandarin Motion Pictures, Shaw Brothers and Jing’s Production. Yen also produced with Zhe Liu and co-directed with Ka-Wai Kam (Big Brother).
In addition to Yen, the cast includes Chen Yuqi (Heavenly Sword And Dragon Slaying Sabre), Cya Liu (Limbo) and Eddie Cheung (Throw Down), with Kara Wai guest starring and special guest appearances by Ray Lui (Raging Fire) and Tsui Siu Ming (Kung Fu Jungle).
The actioner focuses on the fallout after a respected martial artist (Yen) is accused of murder and subsequently exiled, leaving him to search for answers about his own mysterious origin story and the unknown enemies working to destroy him.
The deal for UK and Ireland rights was negotiated between Signature Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer Jon Bourdillon and Well Go USA’s Executive Vice President of Digital and Theatrical Distribution Jason Pfardrescher.
Bourdillon said: “We are delighted to be the home of Sakra in the UK and Ireland and can’t wait for audiences to see the epic action sequences that Donnie Yen has expertly devised.”
“We are thrilled to have Signature on board to bring Sakra to fans across Ireland and the United Kingdom,” said Pfardrescher. “Undeniably created as a love letter to the genre, Sakra is overflowing with the smooth artistry that characterizes the very best of wuxia as well as the hard-hitting action that fans know to expect from Donnie Yen.”...
The Hong Kong-China co-production, which is based on the classic wuxia novel Demi-Gods And Semi-Devils by world-renowned novelist Louis Cha (also known by his pen name Jin Yong), marks the first time Yen has directed a film in nearly two decades. Yen recently starred in John Wick: Chapter 4 and is also known for his roles in Hong Kong’s Ip Man franchise.
Sakra is produced by China’s Wishart Media and Hong Kong’s Mandarin Motion Pictures, Shaw Brothers and Jing’s Production. Yen also produced with Zhe Liu and co-directed with Ka-Wai Kam (Big Brother).
In addition to Yen, the cast includes Chen Yuqi (Heavenly Sword And Dragon Slaying Sabre), Cya Liu (Limbo) and Eddie Cheung (Throw Down), with Kara Wai guest starring and special guest appearances by Ray Lui (Raging Fire) and Tsui Siu Ming (Kung Fu Jungle).
The actioner focuses on the fallout after a respected martial artist (Yen) is accused of murder and subsequently exiled, leaving him to search for answers about his own mysterious origin story and the unknown enemies working to destroy him.
The deal for UK and Ireland rights was negotiated between Signature Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer Jon Bourdillon and Well Go USA’s Executive Vice President of Digital and Theatrical Distribution Jason Pfardrescher.
Bourdillon said: “We are delighted to be the home of Sakra in the UK and Ireland and can’t wait for audiences to see the epic action sequences that Donnie Yen has expertly devised.”
“We are thrilled to have Signature on board to bring Sakra to fans across Ireland and the United Kingdom,” said Pfardrescher. “Undeniably created as a love letter to the genre, Sakra is overflowing with the smooth artistry that characterizes the very best of wuxia as well as the hard-hitting action that fans know to expect from Donnie Yen.”...
- 5/10/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Donnie Yen (IP Man franchise and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) plays an inspiring high school teacher that knows how to kick some ass in this new trailer for the upcoming action comedy, Big Brother. If you're a fan of Yen, this looks like a movie that you won't want to miss out on. It looks like it's going to be a blast!
Yen plays a former soldier in the story who becomes a teacher at a school in a poor neighborhood, where the harshness of their reality, corruption of the spirit, and government bureaucracy make it difficult for students to succeed. So, the teacher implements unconventional teaching methods to help these kids rise to the top in the system he has given up on. He will also have to take the fight to the streets to protect and inspire the kids.
Big Brother was written and directed by Ka-Wai Kam.
Yen plays a former soldier in the story who becomes a teacher at a school in a poor neighborhood, where the harshness of their reality, corruption of the spirit, and government bureaucracy make it difficult for students to succeed. So, the teacher implements unconventional teaching methods to help these kids rise to the top in the system he has given up on. He will also have to take the fight to the streets to protect and inspire the kids.
Big Brother was written and directed by Ka-Wai Kam.
- 8/24/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Donnie Yen, who you know from the IP Man franchise and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has a fun new film coming out called Big Brother and it's pretty action-packed! We have a couple trailers for the film for you to watch, and if you're a fan of Donnie Yen, I think you're going to like what you see. This seems like it has the making of a great and entertaining movie.
Yen plays a former soldier in the story who becomes a teacher at a school in a poor neighborhood, where the harshness of their reality, corruption of the spirit, and government bureaucracy make it difficult for students to succeed. So, the teacher implements unconventional teaching methods to help these kids rise to the top in the system he has given up on. He will also have to take the fight to the streets to protect and inspire the kids.
Yen plays a former soldier in the story who becomes a teacher at a school in a poor neighborhood, where the harshness of their reality, corruption of the spirit, and government bureaucracy make it difficult for students to succeed. So, the teacher implements unconventional teaching methods to help these kids rise to the top in the system he has given up on. He will also have to take the fight to the streets to protect and inspire the kids.
- 7/3/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Exclusive: Gangster drama stars Donnie Yen and Andy Lau.
Hong Kong’s Mega-Vision Project Workshop is launching sales on action crime drama Chasing The Dragon, which brings together two of Hong Kong’s biggest stars – Donnie Yen and Andy Lau.
Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) plays notorious 1970s gangster Ng Sek-ho (aka Crippled Ho) in the film, co-directed by Wong Jing and Jason Kwan.
Currently in production, the film follows Ho from his days as an illegal immigrant through his rise to becoming one of Hong Kong’s most powerful drug lords. Wong Jing’s Mega-Vision Project Workshop is producing with Bona Film Group.
Mega-Vision is also launching sales on action adventure The Golden Monk, directed by Wong Jing and Billy Chung, and starring Zheng Kai (So Young) and Zhang Yuqi (The Mermaid).
Currently in post-production, the film is produced by Mega-Vision and Beijing Hairun Pictures. The story revolves around a monk who realises he is the...
Hong Kong’s Mega-Vision Project Workshop is launching sales on action crime drama Chasing The Dragon, which brings together two of Hong Kong’s biggest stars – Donnie Yen and Andy Lau.
Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) plays notorious 1970s gangster Ng Sek-ho (aka Crippled Ho) in the film, co-directed by Wong Jing and Jason Kwan.
Currently in production, the film follows Ho from his days as an illegal immigrant through his rise to becoming one of Hong Kong’s most powerful drug lords. Wong Jing’s Mega-Vision Project Workshop is producing with Bona Film Group.
Mega-Vision is also launching sales on action adventure The Golden Monk, directed by Wong Jing and Billy Chung, and starring Zheng Kai (So Young) and Zhang Yuqi (The Mermaid).
Currently in post-production, the film is produced by Mega-Vision and Beijing Hairun Pictures. The story revolves around a monk who realises he is the...
- 11/2/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Action comedy directed by Wong Jing; Hong Kong firm also launching the final instalment in the Colour trilogy.
Wong Jing’s Mega Vision Project Workshop has started production on action comedy Mission Milano, starring Andy Lau and Huang Xiaoming.
Directed by Wong, the film revolves around a wealthy entrepreneur (Huang) who goes undercover to protect a new invention, which has the potential to end famine, from falling into the wrong hands. Lau plays an Interpol inspector who is sent to help him.
The film is in production and scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Hong Kong-based Mega Vision is also launching sales on Wong Jing and Kam Ka Wai’s Colour Of The Game, starring Simon Yam, Jordan Chan and Philip Ng.
The film is in pre-production and follows a gambler and his protégé who are pulled into a vengeance mission for a mob boss.
It marks the final instalment in Wong Jing’s Colour...
Wong Jing’s Mega Vision Project Workshop has started production on action comedy Mission Milano, starring Andy Lau and Huang Xiaoming.
Directed by Wong, the film revolves around a wealthy entrepreneur (Huang) who goes undercover to protect a new invention, which has the potential to end famine, from falling into the wrong hands. Lau plays an Interpol inspector who is sent to help him.
The film is in production and scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Hong Kong-based Mega Vision is also launching sales on Wong Jing and Kam Ka Wai’s Colour Of The Game, starring Simon Yam, Jordan Chan and Philip Ng.
The film is in pre-production and follows a gambler and his protégé who are pulled into a vengeance mission for a mob boss.
It marks the final instalment in Wong Jing’s Colour...
- 3/13/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
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