'Crouching Tiger' sequel to be directed by 'The Matrix' and 'Kill Bill' choreographer Yuen Wo Ping

Posted by · 12:47 pm · May 16th, 2013

The Weinstein Company has announced today that production on “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II: The Green Destiny” will begin in March of 2014 in Asia. Yuen Wo Ping is set to direct after serving as a choreographer on the original film, which was directed by Ang Lee was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning four.

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Bryan Cranston, Stephen King, Kristen Wiig among Academy invitees this year

Posted by · 2:12 pm · June 29th, 2012

The Academy has announced its annual list of new members, always a fun thing to browse through and say, “Damn, it’s about time,” or, “Jesus, really?”

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Interview: David Thewlis on adult love, social change and ‘The Lady’

Posted by · 11:32 am · December 2nd, 2011

David Thewlis talks about his role in Luc Besson’s film about the untold story the marriage of a British academic to the legendary leader of Burma’s democratic movement — Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Michelle Yeoh stands defiant in the trailer for Luc Besson's 'The Lady'

Posted by · 4:58 pm · October 3rd, 2011

The trailer for Luc Besson’s Aung San Suu Kyi biopic “The Lady” gives a good indication of what to expect from Michelle Yeoh’s potentially awards-worth performance.

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