| Thursday, March 04, 2004 |
| Remake of Infernal Affairs Trilogy |
The latest news I found on the web about Martin Scorsese, director of Gang of New York. The web address is www.scoresesefilms.com.
Feb 13 2004: GANGS OF HONG KONG . . .
Martin Scorsese and BRAD PITT are reportedly keen on a remake of a popular Asian film. Scorsese would possibly direct with actor Brad Pitt and wife JENNIFER ANISTON through producing it their production company, Plan B. Pitt would also consider a role in an American version of the thriller "Infernal Affairs," one of Hong Kong's most successful films. The complicated plot centers on the rivalry between a police mole in the Triads and a Triad mole in the police force. Both men have risen to the top after years undercover but suddenly become aware of each other and become involved in a race to learn the other's identity before they are exposed. The English-version of the film opens in Ireland on February 27 2004 and is being shown as part of the Dublin International Film Festival on February20.
1 March 2004: LEO BACK FOR A THIRD TIME?
The Hollywood Reporter has a tip that Leonardo DiCaprio might reteam with Martin Scorsese for a third feature film. The two worked together on Gangs of New York and the upcoming release The Aviator. The Hollywood Reporter says DiCaprio is in talks to star in Infernal Affairs for Warner Bros. Pictures. "Infernal" is being produced by Scorsese as well as Brad Grey, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's Plan B production company. Pitt most likely will star in the picture as well. William Monahan has written the script for the film.
Hmmm...seriously he wants to make a remake of this movie? I am even surprised that he knows the existence of this movie. Infernal Affairs trilogy is undoubtedly the best Hong Kong movies in these modern years which have claimed many awards because of its brilliant plot. I guess it is time for the Westerners to open their eyes and to realize that Asian movies have big potentials as well. Just found out from Laura that Infernal Affairs is one of Sofia Coppola, director of Lost In Translation, favorite movies too. But somehow I have doubts about the idea of remaking the US version of Infernal Affairs. Will it be as good as the original? Hmmm..... it better be or else, I will be very dissappointed.
Info: Infernal Affairs stars all Hong Kong big hits - Andy Lau (Best Actor in Hong Kong Film Awards for performance in Running Out of Time), Tony Leung (Best Actor in Cannes Film Festival), Leon Lai, Kelly Chen, Eric Tsang and Anthony Wong. More at Infernal Affairs.com |
| posted by efarina @ 10:39 PM |
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