Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Jade Dynasty 1

Movie: Jade Dynasty 1
Chinese Title: 诛仙1 / Zhu Xian 1

Release Date: September 13, 2019

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Historical, Xianxia
Language: Mandarin
Director: Ching Siu-Tung
Screenwriter: Zhang Ting
Production Company: New Classics Media
Producer: Tsui Hark
Origin: China
Related: Legend of Chusen, Legend of Chusen Season 2
Source: Adapted from a novel of the same name by Xiao Ding

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

After the massacre of his village, Zhang Xiaofan is taken in by the Qing Yun Sect where he begins his journey of cultivation. When he finds out the truth behind the deaths of his parents, he succumbs to his rage and demonic tendencies and becomes the enemy of Qing Yun Sect.

Fun Facts

Filming began on October 17, 2018. Only Xiao Zhan and Meng Meiqi attended the booting ceremony though there were speculations that Li Qin was part of the cast.
Filming took place in Beijing and Sichuan.
The main cast and premiere date was announced on the same day that filming was complete in January 2019.
Bi Yao is the heroine in the drama adaptation of Legend of Chusen. In the original novel, Lu Xueqi is the main lead.
Tina Tang who played Tian Ling Er in Legend of Chusen makes a special appearance as the same character.
The production team is comprised of Hong Kong veteran filmmakers like Tsui Hark, Ching Siu-Tung. Yee Chung-man is the art director.
The premiere has been postponed from September 12 to September 13.
Even before its premiere, the new posters for the movie reveal that '1' was added to the title to make it Zhu Xian 1. New Classics Pictures has confirmed that a sequel is in preparation.
It is Xiao Zhan's first leading role in a movie.

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