Stephen Chow's next

[Drunk Monk]

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The Mermaid hits theaters on February 8th, 2016 in China.

[Greg_phpbb3_import1]

Should we care?

[Drunk Monk]

Every single Chow flick got me to chuckle hard at one point or another, which is saying a lot as I can sit through a lot of other comedies with barely a smirk. I still enjoy his mo lei tau sense of humor. It's dumb, but never dull.

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Stephen Chow Holds Open Casting Call for Upcoming Film "Mermaid"
2014-09-16 17:02:13 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Yangyang


A candidate performs during a public casting call for Stephen Chow's new movie 'Mermaid' in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, 15 September 2014. [Photo: CFP]

Hong Kong director and comedic actor Stephen Chow held a public casting call for his upcoming film 'Mermaid' on Monday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.

13 candidates joined the competition for the female lead; among them, six were chosen to continue in the audition process.

Recently, there has been a lot of online public criticism from many celebrities on Chow's personal life and working attitude, followed by the criticism from Tiffany Chen, producer and wife of China Star Chairman Charles Heung.

Chow seemed unconcerned with the criticism, and focused on the casting process of his upcoming film. He was full of smiles Monday while surrounded with hopefuls for the lead female role.

Neither did Chow's fans seem fazed by the buzz, coming to the site in waves and often shouting their support.

Mermaid is slated for a 2015 release.


Hong Kong actor-director Stephen Chow at a public casting for his new movie 'Mermaid' in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, 15 September 2014. [Photo: CFP]


Hong Kong director Stephen Chow ® presents a trophy to an auditioner during a public casting call for his new movie 'Mermaid' in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, 15 September 2014. [Photo: CFP]


A candidate performs during a public casting call for Stephen Chow's new movie 'Mermaid' in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, 15 September 2014. [Photo: CFP]

[cranefly]

After watching that trailer, I have no idea what the movie is about.
But I laughed out loud a couple times.

So. Is Stephen Chow as bad as various film people are claiming him to be? Or is this a McCarthyist witch hunt by film people trying to endear themselves to the Chinese government and thereby protect their careers, by throwing the creative genius Stephen Chow to the wolves?

At this point I'm not sure...

[El Dingo]

I'm intrigued:

http://www.gq.com/story/the-mermaid-2016-box-office

[Drunk Monk]

As we just met our submission deadline yesterday, I'm going to cut out of work early today to see this at Great Mall a few exits down the highway. So if all goes well, I'll have a forum review next week. It's playing at Shattuck near you, ED.  It's also at Metreon, Union City, Daly City, & Cupertino Square.  It probably won't be there long.  Sony only released it to 35 theaters, but six are in the Bay Area.  Greg, it's also at Baldwin Hills, and perhaps a few more near your 'hood.  

[Drunk Monk]

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Written by Chow, this has some moments of mo lei tau but make no mistake, it's a Tsui Hark flick. It's truer to the book, focusing on the spider demon and red boy chapters. Perhaps that's why I liked it more. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unfamiliar with the book because no time is wasted on explanation - you need to already know. It's all about the CGI which is spectacular and exhausting in 3D IMAX. I had to keep closing my eyes and taking off my glasses because my eyes were getting sore. Jelly Lin was luminous. Lots of great demonesses. Pig spider sex. The after credit scene was the funniest.

[Greg]

To be appearing on Netflix. I'm sure DM will be posting a link to post where he revealed this information previously.

Three new animated feature films and series from Asian American creators are coming to Netflix in 2023, including Stephen Chow’s “The Monkey King,” starring the voice talents of Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy, Ron Yuan, Hoon Lee, Stephanie Hsu, Andrew Pang, Andrew Kishino, Jodi Long, James Sie and BD Wong.
“The Monkey King” is inspired by the famous Chinese tale “Journey to the West,” in which a special monkey fights gods, demons, dragons — and his own hubris. The film is executive produced by Chow, with “Over the Moon’s” Peilin Chou and “How to Train Your Dragon 2’s Kendra Haaland producing. Anthony Stacchi (“The Boxtrolls”) is directing.
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“The Monkey King has endured for generations with his unique character and spirit,” said Chow. I’m so excited to be collaborating with Tony, Peilin, and everyone at Netflix to bring this joyful tale to audiences worldwide!”

[Drunk Monk]

To be appearing on Netflix. I'm sure DM will be posting a link to post where he revealed this information previously.

http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/show...ephen-Chow

Found out about Netflix this morning too. I'm thinking Nezha Reborn helped seal that deal. http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomFor...p?tid=6251

[Greg]

I don't know if this is Stephen Chow's next, but......

[Drunk Monk]

Been rumors about it for years. Lately Chow announced he would do it but it’s a total reimagining - all female leads. But just rumors.

[Greg]

But but but they have a poster.......