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Actors in Japanese military uniforms watch a replay of a scene during the filming of an anti-Japanese World War Two film

Award-Winning Director Faces Challenges In New Film ‘I Am Somebody’ Starring China’s Extras

Jun 20, 2015 05:48 AM EDT

Hengdian, home to world’s biggest outdoor film studio, is the new epicentre of award-winning filmmaker Derek Yee’s new film, “I Am Somebody.” Surprisingly, it is not China’s stars who will be taking on the spotlight in the film, but the extras behind China’s Hollywood.

'Death Duel' Remake Wraps Up Filming After 10 Months And 15 Years

Cleo Fagela |

Sep 11, 2014 06:56 AM EDT

The latest remake of the martial arts classic “Death Duel” is finally put in the can after 10 months of filming and more than 15 years --yes, that's 15 years-- of preparation while waiting for the right timing to hit the modern big screen.