China- and Netherlands-based sales firm Fortissimo Films has picked up the international rights to new Chinese animation feature “The Umbrella Fairy.” It will launch the film next month at the Cannes Market.
“The Umbrella Fairy” tells the story of Qingdai, a royal umbrella’s fairy. As Qingdai fails her mission to guard a sword’s fairy who escapes the royal pavilion for vengeance, she embarks on a journey with a young craftsman to prevent a war.
Put together with a strongly Oriental aesthetic, the film brings together a rich mix of Chinese traditional crafts, architecture and opera, creating a unique fantastical world.
The film is the directorial debut of experienced animator Shen Jie, who has previous animating credits on “Mr. Miao,” from 2020, and “Crystal Skies of Yesterday.”
Production is by Maoyan Entertainment, a company which has its roots in online film ticket sales, but which has diversified into film marketing,...
“The Umbrella Fairy” tells the story of Qingdai, a royal umbrella’s fairy. As Qingdai fails her mission to guard a sword’s fairy who escapes the royal pavilion for vengeance, she embarks on a journey with a young craftsman to prevent a war.
Put together with a strongly Oriental aesthetic, the film brings together a rich mix of Chinese traditional crafts, architecture and opera, creating a unique fantastical world.
The film is the directorial debut of experienced animator Shen Jie, who has previous animating credits on “Mr. Miao,” from 2020, and “Crystal Skies of Yesterday.”
Production is by Maoyan Entertainment, a company which has its roots in online film ticket sales, but which has diversified into film marketing,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Chicago, Il – January 18, 2024 – Asian Pop-Up Cinema (Apuc) proudly presents a 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration with the stylish martial arts film 100 Yards and pre-show entertainment for this year of the Dragon on February 17 in the Claudia Cassidy Center at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington).
In Asian culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Consequently, adding to the feature presentation Apuc is presenting a pre-show entertainment beginning at 1:00pm with a lion dance accompanied with live drumming performed by Master P.C. Leung & Team. 100 Yards screens at 2:00pm. Admission is free, RSVP is required.
Co-presented by Apuc and The Chicago Film Office of Dcase, the free event is supported by the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Chicago.
To reserve tickets and get more information, visit asianpopupcinema.
In Asian culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Consequently, adding to the feature presentation Apuc is presenting a pre-show entertainment beginning at 1:00pm with a lion dance accompanied with live drumming performed by Master P.C. Leung & Team. 100 Yards screens at 2:00pm. Admission is free, RSVP is required.
Co-presented by Apuc and The Chicago Film Office of Dcase, the free event is supported by the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Chicago.
To reserve tickets and get more information, visit asianpopupcinema.
- 1/20/2024
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
The latest film from the director of ‘Farewell My Concubine’ will be released in China in late September.
Fortissimo Films has secured international rights to Chinese war epic The Volunteers: To The War by Chen Kaige, the acclaimed director of Farewell My Concubine and The Battle At Lake Changjin.
The Amsterdam and Beijing-based sales company will launch sales on the feature at the Asian Contents and Film Market in Busan next month, following its release in China on September 28. The international sales agreement excludes North America, Australia and New Zealand.
The film, previously known as The Great War, is the...
Fortissimo Films has secured international rights to Chinese war epic The Volunteers: To The War by Chen Kaige, the acclaimed director of Farewell My Concubine and The Battle At Lake Changjin.
The Amsterdam and Beijing-based sales company will launch sales on the feature at the Asian Contents and Film Market in Busan next month, following its release in China on September 28. The international sales agreement excludes North America, Australia and New Zealand.
The film, previously known as The Great War, is the...
- 9/25/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
On the occasion of “100 Yards” having its international premiere in Toronto, we speak with Xu Haofeng and Jacky Heung about the reception of the audience in Toronto, the appeal of wuxia nowadays, Xu Haofeng co-directing with his brother, Xu Junfeng and Jacky Heung co-starring with his wife, Beahayden Kuo, and the approach to the visuals and the action scenes.
- 9/14/2023
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Xu Haofeng has emerged as one of the most renowned authors, scriptwriters and directors of martial arts titles, with his credits including “The Grandmaster” (as a script-writer), “The Hidden Sword” and “The Final Master”. His latest works in particular combine wuxia tropes with ultra stylish visuals, with the last among the aforementioned titles being a distinctive sample. The same applies to “100 Yards”, which he co-directed with Xu Junfeng, which had its international premiere in Toronto
100 Yards is screening at Toronto International Film Festival
The story is set in 1920s Tianjin, just as a respected martial artist and leader of a wushu Academy is about to die. A regulated duel between the top apprentice, Qi and the master's son, Shen, kickstarts the saga, with the former winning relatively easily, and thus earning the ownership of the academy, with Chairman Meng acting as the steward of the deceased, enforcing his will.
100 Yards is screening at Toronto International Film Festival
The story is set in 1920s Tianjin, just as a respected martial artist and leader of a wushu Academy is about to die. A regulated duel between the top apprentice, Qi and the master's son, Shen, kickstarts the saga, with the former winning relatively easily, and thus earning the ownership of the academy, with Chairman Meng acting as the steward of the deceased, enforcing his will.
- 9/13/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
1920s Tianjin, in Northern China. The son of a martial arts master and his most talented apprentice fight to take over a prominent martial arts academy. But rather than obey the rule of settling disputes behind closed doors, they take their fight to the street. 100 Yards is co-directed by filmmakers Xu Haofeng and Xu Junfeng (making his feature directorial debut). The screenplay is written by Xu Haofeng. It's produced by Jacky Heung. This initially premiered at the 2023 Shanghai Film Festival this summer, and it next plays at the Toronto Film Festival this fall.
- 9/6/2023
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
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