Yuen Woo Ping’s “True Legend” Will Be Shot in 3D
>> Sep 1, 2009
3-D technology now reaching its hand to the martial arts movie industry. 24fps site recently had informed that the action sequences for Yuen Woo-Ping’s upcoming martial arts film “True Legend” were shot in 3D: "It has been revealed that the martial arts sequences of True Legend were filmed in 3D. Audience will be instructed to put on 3D glasses for viewing them." The first film to be directed by Woo-Ping since 1996’s “Iron Monkey 2” is based on the life of real life martial arts master Su Qi Er, also known as “Beggar Su” and “The King Of Beggars”, who “loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero.”
The film which expected to release in the end of the year is currently in post production.
"True Legend" also marks the return of wushu star Vincent Chiu (Once Upon a Time in China 4, The Blade) to heading a feature film after spending the last nine years starring in martial arts-related TV productions in China. Chiu portrays legendary martial arts folk hero Su Qi-er, better known as Beggar Su. In Yuen's update to the legend, "Su is a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the 'King of Beggars.'"
It has been reported that Yuen developed a new screen-fighting style with Chiu that combines street dancing with kung fu. It's possible that the director may be revisiting the b-boy angle he previously tapped in "Drunken Thai Chi" and "Mismatched Couples," both starring Donnie Yen. Also starring in the film is a starry list of cast which included Michelle Yeoh, Jay Chou, Zhou Xun and also features appearances by Gordon Liu and the late David Carradine. The character of Beggar Su has been done in film a number of times with names like Stephen Chow, Donnie Yen and even Yuen Woo-Ping’s late father Simon Yuen Siu Tin.
The film which expected to release in the end of the year is currently in post production.
"True Legend" also marks the return of wushu star Vincent Chiu (Once Upon a Time in China 4, The Blade) to heading a feature film after spending the last nine years starring in martial arts-related TV productions in China. Chiu portrays legendary martial arts folk hero Su Qi-er, better known as Beggar Su. In Yuen's update to the legend, "Su is a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the 'King of Beggars.'"
It has been reported that Yuen developed a new screen-fighting style with Chiu that combines street dancing with kung fu. It's possible that the director may be revisiting the b-boy angle he previously tapped in "Drunken Thai Chi" and "Mismatched Couples," both starring Donnie Yen. Also starring in the film is a starry list of cast which included Michelle Yeoh, Jay Chou, Zhou Xun and also features appearances by Gordon Liu and the late David Carradine. The character of Beggar Su has been done in film a number of times with names like Stephen Chow, Donnie Yen and even Yuen Woo-Ping’s late father Simon Yuen Siu Tin.
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