December 27, 2012
Although it’s unclear whether or not either project is still destined for the big screen, Cartoon Brew (via Bleeding Cool) has uncovered attached director Alex Zamm’s test footage for both Hong Kong Phooey and Marvin the Martian. You can check both out in the player below.
Originally announced last year, Hong Kong Phooey had Eddie Murphy attached to play mild-mannered dog Penry
In this week’s column, we round up four new distribution deals, five films opening this weekend, and one great trailer.
New Deals
Johnny To’s thriller Life Without Principle, which debuts today at the Venice Film Festival, has been acquired for North American distribution by Indomina, according to Film Business Asia. Lau Ching Wan, Richie Jen and Denise Ho star as characters under financial… Continue reading Indie Insights: Hong Kong Thrills, 'Sarah Palin' Deal, 'Black Power' Trailer
Cut-throat competition for exam success in Hong Kong’s high-pressure education system has spawned a new breed of teacher — celebrity tutors with near cult-like status and millionaire lifestyles.With Continue reading Exam-obsessed Hong Kong makes celebrity tutors rich
Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber usually draws legions of screaming girls at his sold-out concerts, but the mop-haired teen idol got a hugely … Continue reading 'Grumpy' Bieber draws tiny Hong Kong welcome
John Woo has received one of the top official honors awarded by his hometown Hong Kong.. . The Hong Kong government announced Thursday the veteran … Continue reading John Woo receives hometown honors in Hong Kong
