Yang Guifei (film)
| Yang Guifei | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Cheng Shiqing |
| Starring |
Fan Bingbing Leon Lai Wu Chun Joan Chen |
| Cinematography | Hou Yong |
| Studio |
China Film Group Corporation Chunqiuhong Cultural Investment Company Tristone Entertainment Inc. |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Budget | $2000[1] |
Yang Guifei is an upcoming Chinese epic romance war film directed by Cheng Shiqing (writer of Codename Cougar) and featuring Fan Bingbing, Leon Lai, Wu Chun, Joan Chen, Ning Jing. The film also had a director group including Zhang Yimou and Tian Zhuangzhuang.[2]
Premise
A love story between Yang Guifei and Li Longji, also known as Emperor Xuanzong of Tang.
Cast
- Fan Bingbing as Yang Guifei
- Leon Lai as Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
- Wu Chun as Li Mao, Prince of Shou
- Joan Chen as Consort Wu
- Ning Jing
Production
March 2009, Yang Guifei officially announced, then the productiuon companies included a Britain's company.
April 2011, the film was renamed as Tang Crisis, but the British production company withdraw its investment, the film turned to a Chinese-Japanese co-production, and confirmed Kwak Jae-yong as the director.
October 2011, at Busan International Film Festival,it was reported that the film renamed as Yang Guifei and confirmed starring Fan Bingbing and Leehom Wang.[3]
In January 2012, the film began to shoot. Japanese actor Shun Oguri played Yang Guifei's former husband in this film.[4] But the concepts between the director and the production company were different, the production company intended to replace the director Kwak Jae-yong, who was resigned lately. It was reported that the production company said Kwak refused to shoot the film according to its requirements which emphasized a traditional Chinese understanding of the Tang Dynasty.[5]
In March 2012, Tian Zhuangzhuang participated in this film, but his position was unknown.[6] while Japanese investors announced the divestment.
In August 2013, after a year-long script modifications, the film planned to restart.[7] However, only Fan Bingbing remains on the casting list.[8] The film's launch event was held in Beijing on Sunday, September 1, 2013.[9][10] The shoot period lasted four months, ending on 31 December, 2013, according to Fan's weibo.
References
- ↑ "杨贵妃2013". chunqiuhong.com. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ↑ ""杨贵妃"导演另有其人 张艺谋田壮壮只是友情协助". mtime.com. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ↑ "“杨贵妃”亮相釜山". ent.qq.com. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ↑ "Newly Married Shun Oguri Busy Working for "Yang Guifei"". chinesefilms.cn. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
- ↑ "South Korean director fired by 'Yang Gui Fei'". cultural-china.com. March 12, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
- ↑ "片方称田壮壮接棒执导《杨贵妃》不太准确". ent.sina.com.cn. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "范冰冰无需增肥 陈冲演贵妃". http://ent.sina.com.cn. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ↑ "Film “Yang Guifei” to be Reshooted in September". chinatopix.com. August 28, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- ↑ "Zhang Yimou to co-direct "Lady Yang"". news.yahoo.com. September 4, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Zhang Yimou on Board New Film 'Yang GuiFei'". cri.cn. September 4, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.