Ye yan [videorecording] = Legend of the Black Scorpion / Dragon Dynasty ; Media Asia Group ; Huayi Brothers Film Investment, Co., Ltd., Media Asia Films present ; a Feng Xiaogang film ; produced by Wang Zhongjun, John Chong ; screenplay by Sheng Heyu, Qiu Gangjian ; directed by Feng Xiaogang.
Wang, Zhongjun, 1960-; Chong, John.; Sheng, Heyu, 1948-; Qiu Dai, Anping, 1940-2013.; Feng, Xiaogang.; Zhang, Ziyi, 1979-; Ge, You, 1957-; Wu, Yanzu, 1974-; Zhou, Xun, 1974-; Ma, Jingwu, 1938-; Huang, Xiaoming.; Tan, Dun, 1957-; Dragon Dynasty (Firm); Beijing hua yi xiong di tai he ying shi tou zi you xian gong si.; Media Asia Films Limited.; Weinstein Company Home Entertainment (Firm); Genius Products, Inc.; H Brothers Pictures.
2008
PN1997.2 .Y493 2008
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Ye yan [videorecording] = Legend of the Black Scorpion / Dragon Dynasty ; Media Asia Group ; Huayi Brothers Film Investment, Co., Ltd., Media Asia Films present ; a Feng Xiaogang film ; produced by Wang Zhongjun, John Chong ; screenplay by Sheng Heyu, Qiu Gangjian ; directed by Feng Xiaogang.
Variant Title
International English title: Banquet
Edition
Two-disc ultimate ed.
ISBN
1594449929
9781594449925
9781594449925
Publication Details
[New York] : Weinstein Company Home Entertainment ; Santa Monica, Calif. : Distributed by Genius Products, [2008]
Language
Chinese
Language Note
Film: Mandarin (Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1) and English (Dolby 5.1) dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the hearing impaired.
Description
2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
796019809917
Call Number
PN1997.2 .Y493 2008
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.4372
Distributor No.
80991 Dragon Dynasty
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 passion, deceit, revenge, overpowering beauty, and greed.
Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006.
Special features: Disc 1: Optional 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.
Special features: Disc 1: Optional 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.
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.
Performer
Ziyi Zhang, Ge You, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun, Ma Jingwu, Huang Xiaoming.
Cast
Ziyi Zhang, Ge You, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun, Ma Jingwu, Huang Xiaoming.
Audience
Not rated.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9 letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround.
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)
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Series
Dragon dynasty (Series)
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Table of Contents
Disc 1: Film
Disc 2: Special features.
Disc 2: Special features.