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Legend of the Black Scorpion [videorecording] / Huayi Brothers Pictures, Media Asia Films present a Huayi Brothers Pictures production in association with China Film Co-Production Corporation, a Fen Xiaogang film ; produced by Wang Zhongjun, John Chong ; screenplay by Sheng Heyu, Qiu Gangjian ; directed by Feng Xiaogang.

Ye yan (other title)
Banquet (other title)

Wang, Zhongjun, 1960- (Added Author). Chong, John. (Added Author). Sheng, Heyu. (Added Author). Qiu, Gangjian. (Added Author). Feng, Xiaogang. (Added Author). Zhang, Ziyi, 1979- (Added Author). Ge, You, 1957- (Added Author). Wu, Yanzu, 1974- (Added Author). Zhou, Xun, 1976- (Added Author). Ma, Jingwu. (Added Author). Huang, Xiaoming. (Added Author). Dun, Tan. (Added Author). Huayi Brothers Pictures (Firm) (Added Author). Media Asia Films Limited. (Added Author). Weinstein Company. (Added Author). Ziyi Zang, Ge You, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun, Ma Jingwu, Huang Xiaoming. (Cast).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 1594449929
ISBN: 9781594449925
Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen, two-disc ultimate ed.
Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Company, [2008]
Distributor: Santa Monica, Calif. : Distributed by Genius Products.

Content descriptions

General Note:	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.
Formatted Contents Note:	Disc 1: Film -- Disc 2: Special features.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	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.
Participant or Performer Note:	Ziyi Zang, Ge You, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun, Ma Jingwu, Huang Xiaoming.
Target Audience Note:	Not rated.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9 letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	This DVD is cpy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Language Note:	Film: Mandarin (Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1) and English (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing ; Special features: Mandarin and English dialogue, English subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Awards Note:	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)