Jade Dynasty (film)
| Jade Dynasty | |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 誅仙 |
| Simplified | 诛仙 |
| Mandarin | Zhū Xiān |
| Directed by | Ching Siu-tung |
| Written by | Shen Jie |
| Based on | Zhu Xian by Xiao Ding |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Angie Lam |
| Music by | Teddy Robin Wan Pin Chu |
Production company | |
Release date |
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| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | $57 million[1][2] |
Jade Dynasty (Chinese: 诛仙), also known as Jade Dynasty 1 and Zhu Xian, is a 2019 Chinese fantasy action film directed by Ching Siu-tung and starring Xiao Zhan, Li Qin, Meng Meiqi, and Tang Yixin.[3] The film is adapted from Xiao Ding's eponymous novel.[4] The film was released in China on September 13, 2019.[5][6]
Plot[]
The film follows the story of Zhang Xiaofan, a kindhearted and pure village boy who is thrown into a world of chaos after his village gets massacred, and then becomes a disciple of the Qingyun Sect. Zhang Xiaofan learns martial arts from three masters and becomes a master of the mythical realm, while at the same time, experiencing a complicated relationship with three beautiful girls, Lu Xueqi, Tian Ling'er, and Bi Yao.
Cast[]
- Xiao Zhan as Zhang Xiaofan
- Meng Meiqi as Bi Yao
- Li Qin as Lu Xueqi
- Tang Yixin as Tian Ling'er
- Qiu Xinzhi as Tian Buyi
- Cecilia Yip as Master Shuiyue
- David Chiang as Reverend Daoxuan
- Norman Chui as Reverend Cangsong
- Bryan Leung as Zeng Shuqiang
- Bao Xiaosong as Shang Zhengliang
- Chen Liwei as Reverend Tianyun
- Li Shen as Lin Jingyu
Production[]
The film was shot on locations in Beijing, Sichuan, Henan, and Hebei between October 16, 2018 and January 29, 2019.[7][8]
Reception[]
The film topped the Chinese mainland box office on its day of release, grossing 142.22 million yuan.[9]
In Thailand, the Jade Dynasty creates new record for its ticket sale rate of domestic movies for the first time in 10 years.[10]
Soundtrack[]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love Knot (情意结)[11]" | Zhou Xiaoyi | Wan Pin Chu | Zhou Shen | |
| 2. | "Asking the Youth (问少年)[12]" (Theme song) | Zhou Xiaoyi | Wan Pin Chu | Xiao Zhan | |
| 3. | "Folding Flowers (折花)[13]" (Promotional song) | Zhou Xiaoyi | Wan Pin Chu | Meng Meiqi |
Release[]
Jade Dynasty was slated for release on August 8, 2019 in China but was postponed to September 12, 2019.[8][14] The release date was later shifted to September 13, 2019.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Jade Dynasty". variety.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Jade Dynasty". www.boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ JJ Bona (24 July 2019). "New Trailer for Ching Siu-tung's wuxia actioner 'Jade Dynasty'". cityonfire. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ 肖战&李沁新片《诛仙》曝终极海报. Mtime (in Chinese). 23 August 2019.
- ^ a b 《诛仙》发布肖战"战神崛起"幕后特辑. Mtime (in Chinese). 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Chinese xianxia epic 'Jade Dynasty' goes to big screen". China.org.cn. 11 September 2019.
- ^ 网曝电影版《诛仙》开机 肖战孟美岐双主演亮相. 1905.com (in Chinese). 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b 电影版《诛仙》杀青定档8月8日！官方发布角色海报！. Sina (in Chinese). 29 January 2019.
- ^ "Chinese film "Jade Dynasty" tops Chinese mainland box office". Xinhua News. 14 September 2019.
- ^ 鲸娱雪糕 (2019-11-20). 191120《诛仙1》泰国火爆上映，再创国产电影新佳绩|诛仙1|国产电影|泰国_新浪网. k.sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ 《诛仙I》片尾曲《情意结》MV曝光 周深献唱. China News (in Chinese). 6 September 2018.
- ^ 《诛仙I》曝主题曲《问少年》MV 肖战热血开唱 平凡少年历经坎坷坚韧成长. Mtime (in Chinese). 12 September 2019.
- ^ 孟美岐献唱《诛仙I》推广曲MV《折花》. Mtime (in Chinese). 11 September 2019.
- ^ 有怪兽！《诛仙》定档9.12首发预告 肖战李沁孟美岐唐艺昕决战鬼王宗. Mtime (in Chinese). 23 July 2019.
External links[]
- Jade Dynasty at IMDb
- Jade Dynasty at Douban (in Chinese)
- Jade Dynasty at Mtime.com (in Chinese)
- 2019 films
- Mandarin-language films
- Chinese films
- 2010s fantasy action films
- Chinese fantasy action films
- Films shot in Beijing
- Films shot in Sichuan
- Films shot in Henan
- Films shot in Hebei
- Zhu Xian