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Exclusive: Prime Video is developing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, based on the Crane-Iron Pentalogy book series by Wang Dulu. The drama comes from writer/executive producer Jason Ning, executive producer Ron Moore and Sony Pictures Television where both are under overall deals.

Amidst stunning landscapes and spectacular action, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon follows Shu Lien and Mu Bai, two star-crossed warriors, as they struggle between forbidden love and the pull of modernity — caught between preserving their way of life or embracing a future together.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was famously adapted by Ang Lee into his Oscar-winning movie, which incorporated elements from other books in the Crane-Iron series. The film is part of Sony’s library as it was produced and distributed by the studio.

The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon TV series originated a couple of years ago when Sony regained the...

Exclusive: Writer-producer Jason Ning is expanding his relationship with Sony Pictures Television, signing an overall deal with the studio.

Ning currently serves as co-executive producer on Silk: Spider Society with Angela Kang, the first in a suite of live-action series being produced by Sony Pictures Television for MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video.

He is also currently developing a TV series adaptation of the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and other four novels in Wang DuLu’s Crane Iron Pentalogy, published between 1938 and 1944, which chronicle the struggles of four generations of youxia, a type of ancient Chinese warrior folk hero.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was famously adapted by Ang Lee into his Oscar-winning movie, which incorporated elements from other books in the Crane series. The film was produced and distributed by Sony, making the title a lucrative IP in the studio’s library.

Sony recently regained the rights to the property through...

When a new movie is a big hit at the box office, game studios everywhere can’t wait to cash in on it by giving fans control of the main characters in an accompanying videogame. Sometimes the result can be great, like multiplayer classic GoldenEye 007 for the N64, or the platforming perfection of Disney’s Aladdin on the Sega Genesis. For this list, we’re looking at the worst games ever made, based on movies. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon In the year 2000, Ang Lee’s seminal wuxia-revival movie was released (itself an adaptation of the fourth novel in the Crane Iron Pentalogy by Wang Dulu) and become an undeniable classic. Known for its powerful yet graceful martial arts choreography broken up by its mixture of dark, somber and romantic moments, the movie is every bit as thrilling as it is beautiful. You would think the combination of cinematic beauty and...

With hits like Wet Hot American Summer and Arrested Development, Netflix has been riding high on nostalgic rebooting, but Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword Of Destiny shows a more vulnerable side to the streaming service’s original content (we’ll save Fuller House for the TV section). What once was a whimsical callback to acrobatic martial arts has become a repetitive, stone-etched journey that’s heavy on outdated pageantry, and light on mystical amazement.

Still based on Du Lu Wang’s source novelization (in theory), Woo-Ping Yuen steps in to direct a screenplay by John Fusco, but with Ang Lee nowhere to be found, ancient folklore becomes weightless, cut-and-dry whispers. This is a film built on patience and grace, which, unfortunately, are the two most mishandled aspects of Woo-Ping’s fifteen-years-later sequel.

Michelle Yeoh reprises her role as Yu Shu Lien, who once again finds herself ensnared in a...

Fans of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon weren’t thrilled when they got their first look at its sequel, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny. Like Ang Lee‘s picture, the sequel is based on a five-part series, written by Wang Dulu. Despite going back to the source material, plenty of fans labeled the sequel a cheap cash grab. The Crouching Tiger […]

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Michelle Yeoh has been making movies since 1984, making cameos in a few Sammo Hung movies such as Owl Vs Bumbo and Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars.

Shortly afterwards see started to show everyone what she can really do. Aside from being a great martial artist on screen, Michelle Yeoh also does her own stunts. Some of her very best stunts can be seen in movies such as Yes, Madam, Magnificent Warriors and Police Story 3 – Supercop (with Jackie Chan).

Michelle Yeoh in action : Police Story : Supercop

Other highlights in her amazing film career include Tai Chi Master with Kung Fu legend Jet Li and Wing Chun with Donnie Yen , both choreographed by Yuen Woo Ping. In 2000, she appeared in the critically acclaimed and ground breaking Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon which this week sees the release of it’s long awaited sequel : Sword of Destiny.

In 2013, Michelle Yeoh received...

Take a look @ more footage from director Yuen Wo-Ping's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny", starring Michelle Yeoh, airing on Netflix and in select IMAX theaters, February 26, 2016:

"...'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny' picks up with Michelle Yeoh's 'Yu Shien-Lien', who comes out of retirement to stop a dangerous enemy from acquiring a powerful sword..."

Ang Lee's original film was an adaptation of the fourth book in author Wang Dulu's 'Crane-Iron' series, with the sequel adapting the fifth novel, 'Iron Knight, Silver Vase'.

Director Wo-Ping is noted for his work as a fight choreographer on "The Matrix" and "Kill Bill".

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny"...

30. Apollo 13 (1995)

Lost to: Braveheart

In 1995, director Ron Howard brought a true life story of hope in the face of peril and started sweeping up awards. He won the Directors Guild Award. He won the Producers Guild Award. He won the Screen Actors Guild Ensemble Award. He lost the Golden Globe Drama to “Sense and Sensibility,” though he was nominated. Nothing could beat “Apollo 13.” Oscar night came and the Academy decided to hand the award to Mel Gibson’s historical epic about William Wallace, whose only precursor award was a surprise directing win at the Golden Globes. I’m not saying “Apollo 13″ is a greater film than “Braveheart.” It’s just proof that even the mighty may fall if a charismatic actor/director is at the helm.

29. L.A. Confidential (1997)

Lost to: Titanic

Curtis Hanson’s neo noir wasn’t the only quality loser from 1997 (“Good Will Hunting,...

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Ziyi Zhang is in talks to reprise her role as Jen Yu in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II - The Green Destiny.

An insider claims that the actress' scenes will be shot as flashbacks to help explain what happened to her character. Donnie Yen has already signed on to star as Silent Wolf, with Michelle Yeoh reprising her Yu Shu Lien role from the original.

Woo-ping Yuen is directing from a screenplay by John Fusco, based on Du Lu Wang's book Iron Knight, Silver Vase, the fifth book in the Crane-Iron Pentalogy series, which spawned the original Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. We reported in May that production will begin next March in Asia.

Ziyi Zhang can next be seen in Kar Wai Wong's The Grandmaster, where Woo-ping Yuen served as the fight choreographer.

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II - The Green Destiny comes...

Shooting is officially slated to begin in March next year on "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II - The Green Destiny" for The Weinstein Company and Yucaipa Films.

Woo-ping Yuen is set to direct the sequel with Donnie Yen starring as Silent Wolf, and Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Yu Shu Lien.

John Fusco's screenplay will be based on "Iron Knight, Silver Vase," the fifth book in Du Lu Wang's Crane-Iron Pentalogy series.

Harvey Weinstein and David Thwaites will produce the film which is aiming for a 2015 release.

Source: Screen Daily...

The Weinstein Company announced today production of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II - The Green Destiny will begin in March 2014 in Asia. Woo-ping Yuen is set to direct with Donnie Yen starring as Silent Wolf and Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Yu Shu Lien. The screenplay is based on Iron Knight, Silver Vase by Du Lu Wang, book 5 in the Crane-Iron Pentalogy series, on which the original Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was based. The screenplay is written by John Fusco (Forbidden Kingdom, Hidalgo, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron) and will be produced by Harvey Weinstein and David Thwaites, co-produced by Johnny Levin with Executive Producer Anthony Wong. Yucaipa Films is co-financing the project.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, distributed by Sony Pictures, became a surprise international success, grossing $213.5 million. It grossed $128 million in the Us becoming the highest grossing foreign language film in American history and has won over 40 awards...

The Weinstein Co. is suing Columbia Pictures over the rights to a series of five books authored by Wang Du Lu, including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, seeks a declaration from the court that the Weinstein Co. holds the option rights to the books. Plaintiffs attorney Bert Fields said his clients entered into a written agreement with Wang's heirs Dec. 12, giving them an option to acquire the movie, television, publishing and other rights of the books. The agreement was signed on behalf of the heirs by Hong Wang, who was authorized to represent them in such deals.