Jet Li is finally has joined us in Montreal and the production has palpably kicked up into a higher gear. As I shoot our "trekking through the Himalayas" sequence where our heroes are searching for Shangri-la, I am madly refining the Emperor/Rick O'Connell fight with stunt co-ordinators Ku Huen Chzu (known to everyone as Dede) and Mark Southworth. It's a real contrast in styles, Brendan's and Jet's, highly balletic, powerful Wushu vs. the brutal directness of Krav Maga plus magic and shape-shifting creatures leading to the the climax aided by Luke Ford and the clash of armies overhead. I have seven days to shoot it so this will be my last entry until China. We wrap here next Thursday; then I'm off to L.A. for less than twenty-four (obstetrician and VFX meetings with D.D. and R&H) then straight to Beijing and Tian Mo, the desert three hours north of the capitol.
I'm stoked by what's ahead, editing with Joel Negron and Kelly Matsumoto as I go and encouraged by the early shape of things are taking. We are putting the pipelines in place to create the some 700 visual effects shots: the Terracotta Army, the Yeti and much, much more (I have to leave some surprises.)
I'm stoked by what's ahead, editing with Joel Negron and Kelly Matsumoto as I go and encouraged by the early shape of things are taking. We are putting the pipelines in place to create the some 700 visual effects shots: the Terracotta Army, the Yeti and much, much more (I have to leave some surprises.)
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor arrives in theatres on August 1, 2008.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor was released August 1st, 2008 and stars Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Michelle Yeoh, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. The film is directed by Rob Cohen.
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coldfells
looking forward to the 3rd installment..
always loved brendan fraser, michelle yeoh and jet li..
would be great if rachel had joined the cast..
4 years agoby @coldfellsFlag
1_2A678
MR.ROBERT COHEN I HAVE A SMALL REQUEST PLEASE TRY TO ASK RACHEL WEISZ AGAIN IF SHE'S READY TO JOIN THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF MUMMY..
4 years agoby @1-2a678Flag
1_2A678
RACHEL WEISZ PLEASE COME BACK!I ALWAYS WISHED IF THERE WAS A THIRD PART OF THE MUMMY MOVIES WITH RACHEL WEISZ ,BRENDAN FRASER AND JOHN HANNAH ACTING IN IT AND HERE IT IS BUT MY FAVOURITE RACHEL WEISZ IS NOT ACTING IN IT.IF I DONT SEE HER IN THE THIRD PART IAM GONNA HAVE LOTS OF PICTURES OF HERS STUCK IN MY ROOM...I AND MY FRIENDS STILL HOPE THAT SHE ACTS IN THE MOVIE.
4 years agoby @1-2a678Flag
Ridereth
I wrote a script based on "The Mummy" and "The Return of the Mummy", from Stephen Sommers, called "The Mummy: The Queen of Egypt".
I guess that the Stephen Sommers would like the history.
Passes in Egypt, speaks about a new Mummy, that is a woman, who is the symbol of the eternity beauty that was written having in mind Angelina Jolie, she is the enemy of Evy, the history happens during Second War and Hitler, , search a powerful object. It follows the other films, starting when Nefertiti was queen and governed Egypt together Akenáton, the pharao. The climax of the film happens in NY.
I guess that Stephen Sommers would interest for the project and Rachel Weisz would interest in coming back to be Evelyn O'Connel, because speaks serious, Maria Bello in the place of Rachel, in the paper of Evy, isn't good.
It was good, who read, liked.
4 years agoby @riderethFlag
rachellekay_4
omg im so pissed that all the actors ARENT the same except the brother in law. maaan.. =[ n im a mummy fan too
4 years agoby @rachellekay-4Flag
Michael5
Cool stuff, but I hate that Rachel Weisz is not in it !!!!!
4 years agoby @michael5Flag
The Kwisatz Haderach
Sweet stuff.
4 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag
TheEdge76
NICE, I can't wait for this one! I just wish Rachel Weisz was still in it.....
4 years agoby @cwalkenisthemanFlag
PUNISHER
Sweet new pic!
4 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag