Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon:
Sword of Destiny

Teaser poster
Directed by Yuen Woo-ping
Produced by
Screenplay by John Fusco
Based on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 
by Du Lu Wang
Starring
Music by Carlo Siliotto
Cinematography Newton Thomas Sigel
Edited by Jeff Betancourt
Production
company
Distributed by
Release dates
  • February 18, 2016 (2016-02-18) (Hong Kong)
  • February 19, 2016 (2016-02-19) (China)
  • February 26, 2016 (2016-02-26) (United States)
Country
  • United States
  • China
Language
  • English
  • Mandarin

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny（Chinese: 卧虎藏龙：青冥宝剑） is an upcoming American-Chinese martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping and written by John Fusco, based on the novel Iron Knight, Silver Vase by Du Lu Wang. It is also a sequel to the 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The film stars Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Harry Shum, Jr., Jason Scott Lee, Roger Yuan, Woon Young Park, Eugenia Yuan, JuJu Chan, Chris Pang, Shuya Chang and Natasha Liu Bordizzo. The film is to be released in Hong Kong on February 18, China on February 19 and in the United States on February 26, 2016.

Cast

Production

In January 2013, it was reported that a sequel to the 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon would begin shooting in May, with Harvey Weinstein producing. Fight choreography would be by Yuen Woo Ping, The script by John Fusco would be based on the fifth and final book of the Crane-Iron Series, Iron Knight, Silver Vase.[1] On March 18, 2013, actor Donnie Yen confirmed rumors that he had been offered a role in the new film.[2] Around the same time, there were also conflicting reports on whether Michelle Yeoh had been asked to reprise her role of Yu Shu Lien.[1][3]

On May 16, 2013, it was officially announced that the sequel had been approved by the studio. Initially titled Iron Knight, Silver Vase (the same title as its source material), the film was now re-titled Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon – The Green Legend. Donnie Yen was confirmed to star as Silent Wolf while Michelle Yeoh was confirmed to be reprising her role as Yu Shu Lien.[4][5]

On August 20, 2013, it was reported that Zhang Ziyi was in talks to reprise her role as Jen Yu, but Zhang's agent Ji Lingling told the media that that was not true and stated, "Zhang would reprise her role only if the director was Ang Lee".[6]

On June 10, 2014, it was announced that Nicholas Tse was offered the role of "Iron Knight" (the son of Jen Yu and Lo), while Xia Zitong was confirmed to star as "Silver Vase".[7] On June 16, 2014, it was announced that the film would be co-produced by Pegasus Media, China Film Group Corporation, and The Weinstein Company, with a release date in 2016.[8] On July 30, 2014, actor Harry Shum, Jr. was cast in the role of Tie-Fang.[9]

While it was initially announced that production on the film would begin in June 2014 with location shooting in New Zealand and China, shooting was later bumped to August 2014.[7][10] In September 2014, Variety reported that principal photography was underway in New Zealand.[11]

The leaked order from the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television (SAPPRFT) Department of Film Management revealed the film's production was approved with amendments of replacing White Lotus Society with fictitious martial arts faction, downplaying “Oppose the Qing, Restore the Ming” content, control the amount of gore and violence, Yu Xiulian’s line “A superior army breaks its enemy without fighting,” should be corrected to “The army which breaks its enemy without fighting is the superior one.”[12]

Release

On September 29, 2014, it was announced that Netflix and The Weinstein Company's Harvey Weinstein had made a deal to release the feature film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II: The Green Legend on Netflix.[13] The sequel would be released via RADiUS-TWC simultaneously on Netflix and in selected IMAX theatres on August 28, 2015.[14] The day after Netflix's announcement, American cinema chain Regal Entertainment Group announced that they would not show the film in their theaters. Regal's Russ Nunley declined to be part of "an experiment where you can see the same product on screens varying from three stories tall to 3 inches wide on a smart phone", as opposed to a regular theater experience.[15] The same day, AMC, Carmike Cinemas, Cinemark Theatres, and Cineworld also announced they would not show the film.[16] IMAX's CEO Richard Gelfond argued on the rejection by some chains, saying, "This is a test, and I can't tell you for sure that it's going to work, but I can tell you for sure that attempting to innovate is a good idea because as technology changes, viewers change, and we have to figure out what does or doesn't work".[17] On July 7, 2015, the film was removed from the August 28, 2015 slot and was moved back to a fourth-quarter day and date release.[18] A trailer for the film was released on December 7, 2015.[19] The film was scheduled to be released in China on February 8, 2016[20] but it was moved to February 19.

Novel

Weinstein Books have announced that a film tie-in novel has been written by Justin Hill.[21] The novel was released on January 26, 2016.[22][23]

References

  1. 1 2 Max Nicholson (January 24, 2013). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Sequel: Fighting followup to begin shooting this May". IGN. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
  2. ↑ Caffeinated Clint (March 18, 2013). "Yen confirms Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon rumours". Moviehole. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  3. ↑ Cinema Online (Mar 19, 2013). ""Crouching Tiger" for Michelle Yeoh". BT Yahoo News Malasia. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  4. ↑ "Michelle Yeoh to reprise her role in The Green Legend | News | Screen". Screendaily.com. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  5. ↑ "Production on Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II - The Green Legend Starts in March 2014". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  6. ↑ Hertzfeld, Laura. "Zhang Ziyi in talks for 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' sequel -- EXCLUSIVE." Entertainment Weekly. August 20, 2013. Retrieved on November 16, 2013.
  7. 1 2 "Nicholas Tse to join "Crouching Tiger 2"". Yahoo Entertainment. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  8. ↑ Si, Huan (16 June 2014). "US-Chinese sequel to 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' announced". China News Service. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  9. ↑ Jeffery, Morgan (July 30, 2014). "'Glee's' Harry Shum Jr. Joins 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ Flemming Jr, Mike (2 April 2014). "China Superstar Donnie Yen Signs With CAA, Closes Deal For 'Crouching Tiger: Hidden Dragon II'". deadline.com. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  11. ↑ Spangler, Todd (September 29, 2014). "Netflix, Weinstein Co. Bust Windows With 'Crouching Tiger' Sequel Day-and-Date Release". variety.com. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Minitrue: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II". China Digital Times.
  13. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (September 29, 2014). "Netflix Sets 'Crouching Tiger 2' As 1st Feature; Hollywood’s Nightmare?". deadline.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  14. ↑ Netflix. "Press Release". netflix.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  15. ↑ Lieberman, David (September 30, 2014). "Regal Won't Show 'Crouching Tiger 2' On Its IMAX Screens". deadline.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  16. ↑ Lieberman, David (September 30, 2014). "AMC Joins Opposition To 'Crouching Tiger 2'; IMAX Chief Urges Theaters To Reconsider". deadline.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  17. ↑ Zakarin, Jordan (September 30, 2014). "IMAX's CEO Responds to Theater Owner Rejection of ‘Crouching Tiger’ Netflix Deal". thewrap.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  18. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (July 7, 2015). "Netflix Dates First Feature Film Slate With Idris Elba, Cary Fukunaga, Adam Sandler, Harvey Weinstein, Paul Reubens & Judd Apatow". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny - Trailer", YouTube (Netflix), retrieved 2015-12-07
  20. ↑ "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel to be released in February". GlobalTimes.cn. December 16, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  21. ↑ Weinstein Books (March 2, 2015). "Weinstein Books". Weinstein Books. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Draggon : Sword of Destiny". WeinsteinBooks.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  23. ↑ Rought, Karen (February 3, 2016). "‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny’ novel lives up to high expectation". Hypable.

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