House of Flying Daggers Premier In Tokyo
July 29, 2004
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Last night, July 28, 2004, House of Flying Daggers (Shi Mian Mai Fu - "No Way Out"), director Zhang Yimou's second wuxia film, starring Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro (Jin Chengwu in his native Taiwan), premiered as Lovers at NHK Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Action choreographer Tony Ching Siu-tung, Andy Lau, Zhang Yimou, Zhang Ziyi and Takeshi Kaneshiro on the red carpet outside NHK Hall:
Zhang Ziyi and her much beloved Japanese fans:
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Zhang Ziyi Wins Best Actress At CCTV-MTV Awards
July 25, 2004
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Last night, July 24, 2004, Zhang Ziyi was awarded the Best Actress Award at the 6th Annual CCTV-MTV Music Awards at Worker's Stadium in Beijing, China for her onscreen portrayal of Xiao Mei (literally, "Little Sister") in director Zhang Yimou's second wuxia film, House of Flying Daggers (Shi Mian Mai Fu - "No Way Out", aka Lovers), also starring Hong Kong actor and pop crooner Andy Lau and Japanese heart throb Takeshi Kaneshiro (Jin Chengwu in his native Taiwan).
Zhang Ziyi at the awards ceremony and accepting her award:
The CCTV-MTV Music Awards was launched jointly by China Central Television and MTV Networks in 1999 as a showcase for Chinese entertainment, including music and films.
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House of Flying Daggers Premier In Taipei
July 15, 2004
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Last night, July 14, 2004, House of Flying Daggers (Shi Mian Mai Fu - "No Way Out", aka Lovers), director Zhang Yimou's second wuxia film, starring Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro (Jin Chengwu), premiered with a public unveiling (no screening) in the auditorium of the National Palace Museum in suburban Taipei, Taiwan.
The National Palace Museum is an art gallery and museum containing artifacts from throughout ancient China. First established in Beijing, China in the mid-1920's, the museum's vast collection consists of valuables of the former Imperial family.
Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Yimou, Zhang Ziyi and Andy Lau (first picture):
House of Flying Daggers cost 290 million yuan ($35,037,000) to make and is expected to earn more than the 250 million yuan ($30,204,000) brought in by Zhang Yimou's last film, 2002's internationally successful, Oscar nominated Hero, making Flying Daggers the most successful domestic film ever in China and the second highest box-office draw in mainland history behind Titanic, which brought in 300 million yuan ($36,245,000). House of Flying Daggers will be released to over 300 theaters throughout China on Friday, July 16, 2004.
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House of Flying Daggers Premier In Hong Kong
July 13, 2004
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Last night, July 12, 2004, House of Flying Daggers, starring Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro (Jin Chengwu) and directed by Zhang Yimou, premiered with a public unveiling (no screening) in Hong Kong, China. House of Flying Daggers is director Zhang Yimou's second wuxia film since 2002's internationally successful, Oscar nominated Hero. All profits from the House of Flying Daggers premier ticket sales in Hong Kong were donate in honor of Anita Mui Yim-fong to her True Heart Charity Foundation. Setup by Anita in 1993, the foundation regularly gives to various charitable causes.
Anita Mui, world-renown Canto-pop diva and critically acclaimed and award-winning actress, died last December from complications brought on by cervical cancer. House of Flying Daggers would've been her last role. Unfortunately, not a single scene of her was shot before her death. She was to play the older sister of Xiao Mei, Zhang Ziyi's character. Part of the premier was dedicated to displaying what would've been her costume.
Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Yimou and action choreographer Tony Ching Siu-tung at the premier:
Concept drawing and costume designed for Anita Mui on display at the premier:
Because of a pressing health issue within her family, Zhang Ziyi was unable to attend the Hong Kong premier of House of Flying Daggers. She and her mother spent the evening tending to an aunt who had open heart surgery. A telegram in the name of those in attendance at the premier was sent to express their regards.
House of Flying Daggers will be released to over 300 theaters throughout China and Hong Kong on Friday, July 16, 2004.
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House of Flying Daggers Premier In Beijing
July 11, 2004
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Last night, July 10, 2004, House of Flying Daggers (Shi Mian Mai Fu - "No Way Out", aka Lovers), director Zhang Yimou's second wuxia film, held it's very public gala unveiling at Worker's Stadium in Beijing, China. The night's program was technically not a premier since the film wasn't screened. Rather, it was a gala entertainment event featuring a number of renowned Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China recording artists, including Jonathan Lee Tsung-sheng, Kelly Chen, Jeff Chang Hsin-che, S.H.E, Pu Shu and Han Hong, among others.
Also in attendance at the Flying Daggers gala unveiling were cast and crew members director Zhang Yimou, producer Zhang Weiping, mainland leading lady Zhang Ziyi, Hong Kong actor and pop crooner Andy Lau and Japanese heart throb Takeshi Kaneshiro (Jin Chengwu in his native Taiwan). Featured performers included Sony Classical recording artist and world famous opera diva Kathleen Battle, who sings the film's theme song, Lovers, and Zhang Ziyi!
Zhang Ziyi stunning a nationwide audience with her performance:
House of Flying Daggers cost 290 million yuan ($35,037,000) to make and is expected to earn more than the 250 million yuan ($30,204,000) brought in by Zhang Yimou's last film, Hero, making it the most successful domestic film ever in China and the second highest box-office draw in mainland history behind Titanic, which brought in 300 million yuan ($36,245,000). House of Flying Daggers will be released to over 300 theaters throughout China on Friday, July 16, 2004.
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