Stephen Chow Returns with 'Kung Fu Soccer' After Two Decades
Stephen Chow is making a return to the sport-comedy genre with 'Kung Fu Soccer,' a spin-off of his iconic 'Shaolin Soccer,' securing a worldwide rights and distribution deal. This marks his first major project in the genre in over two decades.
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Stephen Chow Makes His Return to the Sport With ‘Kung Fu Soccer,’ Closing International Rights Deal More Than Two Decades After ‘Shaolin Soccer’
Singapore-based Encore Films has secured worldwide theatrical distribution and related rights outside Mainland China for “Kung Fu Soccer,” the new feature from filmmaker Stephen Chow. The action comedy – a China-Hong Kong co-production – follows the Emei Women’s Football Team as it battles through the fictional “Supreme Invincible Cup” tournament, blending martial arts with sport. […]
By Naman Ramachandran
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Singapore distributor Encore Films has acquired worldwide rights outside China to the 'Shaolin Soccer' follow-up, which is Chow's first film as director since 2019 and stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Lay Zhang.
By Patrick Brzeski
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