[ADDED INFORMATION FROM CHINESE SOURCE]
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Mtime.com reports: there are rumors that a sequel to the famous Hong Kong action film is being prepared next year SPL / KillZone (Stars of Destiny).
A certain source told the resource The Sun that the sequel will begin filming in 2013, after 7 years of preparation. Will return to screens Sammo Hung и Jackie Wu, but this time - in the company of a Thai Tony Jaa.
The first part in 2005 earned more than 7 million yuan (US$ 1.1) at the box office, which is very rare for films with an “R” age limit.
The production company hopes the sequel will gross even more.
Donnie Yen and Jackie Woo in the movie SPL
I wonder how the creators will resurrect the character Jackie Wu? Or will it be a prequel called "SPL: Redemption"? :D
Sources: chinesefilms.cn, Mtime.com, The Sun
Information from enjoy.eastday.com:
Back in 2005 Sammo Hung и Donnie Yen blew up the screens with the film "SPL". Although the film was labeled category III (18+), it was able to collect more than 7 million yuan. And of course, this film had to have a sequel! But, alas, 7 years have passed and this never happened. There was a movie, of course. "Flash" 2007, but except Wilson Yip и Donnie Yen (and also that the hero Donnie bore the last name in the film Ma, how in SPL), it has nothing in common with the original film. They plan to film an official sequel in 2013. Except Sammo и Jackie Wthere will be another actor - a Thai action star Tony Jaa. What about resurrection Donnie - we still have to find out, since his participation has not yet been discussed with him.
Tony became famous after the release of the (already cult) Thai action movie "Ong Bak" And now he's at one with Sammo и Jackie Wu will collaborate not only in the sequel "SPL", but also in the new film "武林高手" (literally - Master of Martial Arts). Film production company "SPL", will not spare the expense!
Royalties only Sammo и Tony Jaa their roles have already exceeded 40 million yuan. But this issue will be discussed for a long time. We are currently developing battle scenes for two masters! The creators promise that this will be a battle for life and death!
And what Sammo Hung? And he answered reporters as follows: “Well, I don’t know, won’t they be able to implement the project without me? Better ask the film company." But we really hope that Sammo agree, because after all, he is one of the most charismatic actors in Hong Kong and a charming and cruel character in the film "SPL"!
Translation: Oleg Kotov
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Source: enjoy.eastday.com
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Rumor has it that neither Donnie Yen nor Tony Jaa will be in the sequel, and Chen Po Soi will be appointed director.
Jackie Wu is planning a new project, Warring Wolf, related to military/bullet/shooter games :) Nothing is known about fights yet. They will start filming either at the end of this month or at the beginning of next month.
Jvr™, how I want it! Prequel, sequel - it doesn't matter! The main thing is that it was filmed in exactly the same brutal-pathos-cool way, plus an even more exciting plot!
By the way, friends! I found one comment on the news on Twitch from a certain Donnie1963, so he and I think almost the same about the prequel:
Actually, it is assumed that Simon, Donnie and Wu Jing's characters are dead. Sammo is still alive at the end of the movie sitting on the chair. Just because Simon is slumped over on the beach, Donnie is laid out on the car and Wu Jing left bleeding in the alley, doesn't mean they didn't survive. It could be that they all survived and one plot could be Sammo wants to take revenge on Donnie for killing his wife and child. Donnie is now inspector and Simon is assisting him undercover and one of Sammo's men saves Wu Jing who meets up with Sammo later to take revenge for the nasty scar across his stomach that Donnie left. The director actually left it open at the end to explore other story plots. How's that for a sequel?
I really want this to be true! It’s a shame that Jackie Woo just can’t find himself, and yet he’s one of the few remaining “real” movie fighters! And in the company of Donnie, Sammo and Tony - it should be a bomb. :) Maybe... ;)
PS The fight scene between Donnie and Jackie in “SPL” is one of the most “awesome” scenes in the last few years (in my opinion).
offtopic: Sash, I emailed you a cool short film. I didn’t see it here.
Thank you, but it has already been posted several times in the comments. Please add it in the comments to the news about Sleeping Dogs, otherwise it’s off-topic everywhere.
Filming is over.
By the way, how are things going with Tom Jung Goong 2?
YES, the prequel will definitely be cooler. :)
DoD Favorit is good news, even though there are rumors, it is one of the few Chinese films that has pleased us in this century. I think it's better to make a prequel anyway
WOW! THIS IS THE MOST FUCKING NEWS IN THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF THE EARTH!!! MAY BE RUMORS, BUT IN EVERY RUMOR THERE IS A SHALE OF TRUTH! :) I found a whale. article about this, there are a few details there. Do you want me to send it later, when it’s transferred? :)
Actually, not only will they have to resurrect Jackie, but also Donnie. :) And Simon. :D
I have the following thoughts about the plot: like Donnie MIRACLELY survived (and Sammo, shouting “I DON’T BELIEVE!”, will destroy everything to hell and go kill him :D), Sammo, after the tragedy, turned his mind, and when he heard that Donnie was alive, for no reason for no reason he wants to take revenge on him for the death of Jackie Wu (in the story, he is his adopted son) and for the death of his wife and baby son. It also seems like you can make it look like Sammo is talking about the events before he met his wife, that's when Wu can be involved. :)