HONG KONG -- Riding on the success of hit trilogy Infernal Affairs, Hong Kong film producer-distributor Media Asia Films has greenlighted five projects for this year and expects to roll out another three before the close of the year, with at least one originating out of mainland China, the company said Monday. The first film to start production will be Johnnie To's $2.6 million police action drama Breaking News. Starring Richie Jen (Silver Hawk) and Kelly Chen (Infernal Affairs), it will start production this month as a co-production with China Film Co-Production, in time for a summer release. The prolific To also Will Helm an as-yet untitled $5.1 million romantic comedy headlining Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng, the stars of 2001 boxoffice champion Needing You.
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