Celestial Pictures is launching its theatrical production slate with one of the most creative filmmakers in Chinese cinema today, Mr. Teddy Chen Tak-Sum. Mr. Chen, who was just named Best Director at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards for the Best Picture Bodyguards and Assassins, reveals today that he will direct and produce his next two feature films with Hong Kong-based Chinese entertainment company, Celestial Pictures.
The first feature film will be a remake of a classic title from the world-famous Shaw Brothers Film Library which is owned by Celestial Pictures. The second project will be a modern action film inspired by current events. Both projects are currently under development with details to be announced at a later time. Mr. Chen will direct and produce the two movies for Celestial Pictures through his production company, Sum-Wood Productions.
“Celestial Pictures is thrilled to partner with Mr. Teddy Chen on his next two directorial projects. He is well known among international audiences for thrilling and edgy action films and unique dramas. His vision and dedication to the highest quality filmmaking certainly places him in the company of the top global producers and directors of feature films. Following his enormous success with Bodyguards and Assassins, Celestial Pictures looks forward to collaborating with Teddy to bringing to life his next two films,” said Mr. Peter Poon, Senior Vice President, Theatrical Distribution, Celestial Pictures.
“Although we are unable to reveal specific details at this time, we are confident that the two projects we are developing with Mr. Chen will capture the attention of global fans of Chinese cinema. Our ongoing feature production will focus on creating new stories for the worldwide audience of Chinese cinema. As part of our slate, we will reinterpret classic Shaw Brothers’ titles to introduce these films to a new generation of filmgoers,” added Mr. Ross Pollack, CEO, Celestial Pictures.
“I’m thrilled to be working with Celestial Pictures as they launch their film production initiatives. We are looking at bringing some very creative and innovative projects to Chinese cinema audiences around the globe, including modern interpretations of the Shaw Brothers’ library. It is all about telling good stories and entertaining our audiences,” said Mr. Teddy Chen Tak-Sum.
In addition to the two upcoming movies, Celestial Pictures also announces it has inked a multi-year agreement for the exclusive worldwide theatrical, television, mobile and new media distribution rights outside China of The Enchanter, the upcoming movie from Sum-Wood Productions.
The Enchanterwill be directed by wunderkind auteur Mr. Derek Kwok Tsz-kin (The Pye-Dog, The Moss) who recently won an HAF Award for a project originating in Hong Kong. The movie centers around the story of a con artist named Jack whose life changes when he meets a pathological gambler and his 20-year-old intellectually disabled son, Egg. Jack, who had once hoped to become a professional magician, decides to use his magic to make Egg’s dreams come true and to help Egg recover from his disability. The Enchanterwill feature acclaimed actors and crew from Bodyguards and Assassins.
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