Exclusive: Chinese studio Zhejiang Huace Film & TV has entered a multiple-picture deal with Malaysian filmmaker Adrian Teh for the production of three feature films in the next three years.
Targeted primarily at mainland Chinese audiences, the new films will be made in Chinese-language, with stories set mainly in China. Teh will direct and develop the projects with his team at his Malaysia-based production outfit Asia Tropical Films.
“We’re working on a few genres, including romantic comedies and action dramas. We will incorporate some Malaysian elements into the stories,” said Teh.
“One of the new projects will be a remake of my previous films. The first project is expected to go into production in the last quarter of this year.”
Jon Chiew, head of international film at Huace, secured the deal with Teh.
Teh is an active filmmaker in Malaysia and Singapore, best known for directing box office hits The Wedding Diary andThe Wedding Diary II as well...
Targeted primarily at mainland Chinese audiences, the new films will be made in Chinese-language, with stories set mainly in China. Teh will direct and develop the projects with his team at his Malaysia-based production outfit Asia Tropical Films.
“We’re working on a few genres, including romantic comedies and action dramas. We will incorporate some Malaysian elements into the stories,” said Teh.
“One of the new projects will be a remake of my previous films. The first project is expected to go into production in the last quarter of this year.”
Jon Chiew, head of international film at Huace, secured the deal with Teh.
Teh is an active filmmaker in Malaysia and Singapore, best known for directing box office hits The Wedding Diary andThe Wedding Diary II as well...
- 3/14/2016
- ScreenDaily
King of Mahjong to be directed by Adrian Teh.
Singapore’s Clover Films is to produce comedy feature King Of Mahjong, directed by Adrian Teh (The Wedding Diary), will star Chapman To Man-Chat, Mark Lee and Michelle Ye (a.k.a. Ye Xuan).
King Of Mahjong is about a legendary mahjong master’s two top disciples – Huang Tian Ba, played by Singaporean comedian/actor/director Mark Lee (Money No Enough), and Ah Fatt, played by Hong Kong actor Chapman To (Infernal Affairs, Golden Chickensss).
The rivals go up against each other after 20 years apart when Huang kidnaps the retired Fatt’s wife to force him to compete for the title of International Mahjong King.
Teh said: “I have always enjoyed mahjong-themed movies and I’m excited to finally director one myself, and what more with an ensemble cast like this.
“Mahjong is a game enjoyed by people of all ages and any language, so I believe...
Singapore’s Clover Films is to produce comedy feature King Of Mahjong, directed by Adrian Teh (The Wedding Diary), will star Chapman To Man-Chat, Mark Lee and Michelle Ye (a.k.a. Ye Xuan).
King Of Mahjong is about a legendary mahjong master’s two top disciples – Huang Tian Ba, played by Singaporean comedian/actor/director Mark Lee (Money No Enough), and Ah Fatt, played by Hong Kong actor Chapman To (Infernal Affairs, Golden Chickensss).
The rivals go up against each other after 20 years apart when Huang kidnaps the retired Fatt’s wife to force him to compete for the title of International Mahjong King.
Teh said: “I have always enjoyed mahjong-themed movies and I’m excited to finally director one myself, and what more with an ensemble cast like this.
“Mahjong is a game enjoyed by people of all ages and any language, so I believe...
- 7/31/2014
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
The directorial debut of Hong Kong Best Actor winner, Nick Cheung, entitled Ghost Rituals, is scaring up interest at this year's Cannes Film Market, and we've got the details you need to see if this is one haunt you're interested in visiting!
From the Press Release
Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven label of Arclight Films, is pleased to announce the world market premiere of horror-thriller Ghost Rituals in Cannes. Multiple Best Actor Award Winner Nick Cheung (Unbeatable, The Stool Pigeon), who has over 60 films to his credit and a huge following at the box office, makes his directorial debut with this latest horror piece staring himself, Annie Liu (Floating City), Lam Wai (The Silent War, Adventure Of The King) and Carrie Ng (The Silent War, Hi, Fidelity).
The Hong Kong-Malaysian coproduction will be released in July in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Ghost Rituals is produced by Adrian Teh,...
From the Press Release
Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven label of Arclight Films, is pleased to announce the world market premiere of horror-thriller Ghost Rituals in Cannes. Multiple Best Actor Award Winner Nick Cheung (Unbeatable, The Stool Pigeon), who has over 60 films to his credit and a huge following at the box office, makes his directorial debut with this latest horror piece staring himself, Annie Liu (Floating City), Lam Wai (The Silent War, Adventure Of The King) and Carrie Ng (The Silent War, Hi, Fidelity).
The Hong Kong-Malaysian coproduction will be released in July in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Ghost Rituals is produced by Adrian Teh,...
- 5/16/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
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