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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
'Miss Rubik's Cube': What We Know About Michelle Yeoh's Return To Chinese Film Scene
In recent years, our very own Tan Sri Dato' Seri Michelle Yeoh (杨紫琼) has been starring in many Hollywood productions, including the hit film, 'Everything Everywhere All At Once', which earned the star her first Oscar win. However, fans in Asia have longed to see the icon return to the Chinese film industry. The upcoming Chinese film titled 'Miss Rubik's Cube (魔方小姐)' has recently garnered attention for being Michelle Yeoh's long-awaited comeback to the Asian film scene. Set to premiere in 2026, the sci-fi project tells the story of a rebellious 70-year-old woman and the magical journey of the Rubik's Cube. Here's what we know about the project so far: This Is Michelle Yeoh's First Chinese Film Since 2010 While Michelle Yeoh got her start in the Chinese-Hong Kong film scene, she has since shifted her attention to Hollywood projects. This upcoming film marks the actress's long-awaited return to Chinese-language projects in more than a decade, drawing interest from film buffs over what the Oscar-winning star has to offer. Michelle Yeoh And Liu Haoran To Lead The Cast The complete cast list has yet to be unveiled, but joining Michelle Yeoh as the male lead is Chinese actor Liu Haoran (刘昊然). According to reports, the two will showcase their unexpected chemistry as a strong-willed woman (Michelle) and a Rubik's Cube expert (Liu Haoran) who partner up to tackle the limitations of age and prejudice. The Movie Is Scheduled For A 2026 Release 'Miss Rubik's Cube' has reportedly completed its filming and is currently in post-production. While there is no exact release date yet, the movie is aiming for a 2026 release with a worldwide premiere. The film's first concept poster has also been revealed, giving fans a look at what the movie has to offer. 'The Crossing''s Bai Xue To Helm Director Chair Taking charge as the film's director is Bai Xue (白雪), known for her 2018 work, 'The Crossing (过春天)'. The film also earned the female director a nomination for Best New Director at the 13th Asian Film Award. Joining her as the film's producer is director Wen Muye (文牧野), who critics have praised for excelling in capturing the warmth and power of realistic themes. Are you looking forward to the movie? Source: China Press
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Nanjing Massacre film Dead To Rights tops China's summer box office
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox BEIJING - A Chinese historical drama depicting the 1937 Nanjing Massacre by Japanese troops has topped China's summer box office, with tourists flocking to the Shanghai set where it was filmed, as 2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II. Dead To Rights, released on July 25, has grossed more than 2.3 billion yuan (S$411 million) and attracted over 60 million viewers, according to Chinese media. Directed by Ao Shan and starring Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun and Gao Ye, the movie opens in Singapore cinemas on Aug 28. With its graphic scenes of Japanese soldiers shooting large numbers of Chinese civilians and throwing infants to the ground, the film has raised concerns that it could fuel anti-Japan sentiment among viewers. Set in Nanjing, the capital of the Republic of China under the Nationalist government which fell in the 1937 battle and came under Japanese control, the war thriller tells the story of Chinese civilians who took refuge in a local photography studio. In a bid to survive, they are forced to help a Japanese military photographer develop film, only to discover negatives showing atrocities committed by Japanese troops. They secretly keep the negatives and risk their lives to smuggle them out. Among the viewers at a Shanghai theatre was a woman in her 30s who came with her elementary school-aged daughter. She said it was 'no problem' for her child to see the cruel scenes. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Power fault on Sengkang-Punggol LRT line brings trains to a halt Singapore Owners call for stronger management rules in ageing condos, but seek to avoid being overburdened Life How do household bomb shelters in Singapore really work? Asia Johor authorities seize four Singapore-registered vehicles over illegal e-hailing Singapore More families in Singapore using childminding and elder-minding services Asia Beijing-Manila row over collision of Chinese ships chasing Filipino boat a reminder of geopolitical risk A large number of people have praised Dead To Rights in social media posts, while videos of children saying Japan 'should never be forgiven' and tearing up cards of Japanese animation characters after seeing the movie have gone viral. The 25,000 sq m site in Shanghai where the film was shot was opened to the public in late July. It features recreated historical buildings of Nanjing, including partially destroyed structures and scattered debris. Many families took commemorative photos in front of a photo studio shown in the movie. 'I came here to tell my child that the tragic history of China must not be forgotten,' said a 38-year-old woman who visited the site with her nine-year-old daughter. Some people were critical of the movie, however. A Shanghai man in his 60s said children 'should not be educated to hold a grudge against a foreign country'. A man in his 30s from Nanjing said he believes the film's release was intended to 'fuel patriotism and divert public attention from misrule' amid the Asian powerhouse's economic downturn. Earlier in August, Dead To Rights premiered in North America. On Aug 6, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said at the event that 'the 1.4 billion Chinese people will never tolerate any attempt to tamper with the history of WWII, and all the peace-loving people in the world will never accept any move to turn back the wheel of history', according to the Chinese Embassy in Washington. To mark the 80th anniversary of what China calls its victory in the 1937-1945 War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, it plans to hold a military parade in Tiananmen Square in the capital on Sept 3. Similar war-themed movies have been or are set to be released in China in 2025. One about the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731 will be screened from Sept 18, the 94th anniversary of the bombing of a railroad track near Shenyang – an event that triggered the Manchurian Incident and led to Japan's invasion of northeastern China. Millions of people online have expressed interest in the film about the unit, titled 731, which historians say conducted biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II. KYODO NEWS
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Yeoh returns to Chinese movies with "Miss R"
12 Aug - Michelle Yeoh is making her Chinese film comeback through the new movie, "Miss R". The new movie from Media Asia tells the story of a rebellious 70-year-old Zhao Yanhong (Michelle), who constantly causes trouble in the nursing home. One day, she meets Wu Youwei, a mysterious Rubik's Cube master running a stall at the night market, an encounter that changes everything. Michelle is paired up with Liu Haoran for the first time, with the Chinese actor playing the Rubik's Cube master. This marks Michelle's first Chinese-language film since winning the Oscar for Best Actress. In "Miss R", she plays the headstrong and rebelliously youthful Zhao Yanhong. The character itself mirrors the real Michelle, who embraces new challenges regardless of age, making the story even more compelling. Produced by Wen Muye and directed by Bai Xue, the concept poster features some of the cube's panels replaced with everyday items like a wire brush, yarn ball, plastic bag, and pills. These objects, in fragmented form, piece together the daily life of the film's protagonist, Zhao Yanhong. (Photo Source: Michelle Yeoh IG, Liu Haoran IG, Media Asia)
