'Shaolin Temple' Remake Confirmed! 'Better Luck Tomorrow' Director Justin Lin To Helm Chinese-Language 3D Remake! Hong Kong-Chinese Martial Arts Film Set To Premier On August 14, 2015
"Shaolin Temple" remake is confirmed!
According to Deadline.com, "Shaolin Temple" remake is set to be released on August 14, 2015.
The first "Shaolin Temple" film premiered in 1982. It was directed by Chang Hsin Yen and starring Jet Li, and this is his debut role.
This time, the version of this martial arts movie will be in 3D and the director in-charge is the one who helmed "Better Luck Tomorrow," Justin Lin, who was also responsible for the Fast and the Furious" franchise.
In a press conference in Beijing, this film project was announced. Lin is working wit Perfect Storm Entertainment, CEO Troy Craig Poon.
The publication cited the plan and statement of CEO of Perfect Storm Entertainment.
His exact statment during the presscon in Beijing
"an A+ list Hollywood writer to tackle the story" although there is no start date for now. "We will commence only when we feel this is ready,"
Poon also added:
"The aim is to make an unprecedented Chinese-based tentpole with story, style and scope that will resonate with global audiences as well,"
To keep you updated with this film development, stay tuned on this publication.
