Legend of the Black Scorpion

Legend of the Black Scorpion

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Scheming royals and other officials seek to conquer empires and consolidate power to form a single omnipotent dynasty. Meanwhile, a legendary empress who has the fighting skills unparalleled by any man, harbors forbidden desires for her stepson. Set in the Age of Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, tel...

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Corporate Authors: Huayi Brothers Pictures (Firm), Media Asia Films Limited, Weinstein Company
Other Authors: Wang, Zhongjun, Chong, John, Sheng, Heyu, 1948-, Qiu Dai, Anping, 1940-2013, Feng, Xiaogang, Zhang, Ziyi, 1979-, Ge, You, 1957-, Wu, Daniel, 1974-, Zhou, Xun, 1976-, Ma, Jingwu, Huang, Xiaoming, Tan, Dun, 1957-
Format: Video
Language:Chinese
English
Spanish
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : Santa Monica, Calif. : Weinstein Company : Distributed by Genius Products, [2008]
Edition:Two disc ultimate ed.
Series:Dragon dynasty ; 24.
Subjects:
Man-woman relationships > China > Drama.
Deception > China > Drama.
Revenge > Drama.
Avarice > Drama.
China > History > Five dynasties and the Ten kingdoms, 907-979 > Drama.
Foreign films > China.
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Summary:Scheming royals and other officials seek to conquer empires and consolidate power to form a single omnipotent dynasty. Meanwhile, a legendary empress who has the fighting skills unparalleled by any man, harbors forbidden desires for her stepson. Set in the Age of Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, tells the story of a royal court in turmoil including forbidden love, deceit, revenge, overpowering beauty, and greed.
Item Description:Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Special features: Disc 1: Feature length audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan ; Disc 2: "Master of ceremonies:" an exclusive interview with director Feng Xiaogang; "Warrior Prince:" an exclusive interview with leading man Daniel Wu; the making of Legend of the Black Scorpion; "A dynasty uncovered:" behind the scenes on Legend of the Black Scorpion; trailer gallery.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9 letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround.
Audience:Not rated.
Awards:Venice Film Festival, 2006: Future Film Festival Digital Award - Special Mention (Yiaogang Feng)
Hong Kong Film Awards, 2007: Hong Kong Film Award - Best Supporting Actress (Xun Zhou)
Production Credits:Director of photography, Zhang Li ; editor, Liu Miaomiao ; original music, Tan Dun ; production and costume designer, Tim Yip ; visual effects supervisor, Phil Jones ; visual effects producer, Jiang Yanming ; action choreographer, Yuen's Stunt Team.
ISBN:1594449929
9781594449925

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