Time Network News From "Sense and Emotion" to "Ice Storm", from "Riding with the Devil" to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", from "Brokeback Mountain" to "Lust Caution", Director Ang Lee has been in the movie Explore different historical periods and cultures. The 64-year-old Li Ang, whose new work "Gemini Killer" is about to land on the big screen in mainland China next week, has always wanted to tell the 1975 heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and Joe in the action film "Battle of Manila". The legendary battle between the two boxers Fraser.
In 2013, "Battle of Manila" was originally in charge of Universal Pictures. In the same year, Ang Lee just won his second Oscar for "Best Director" Golden Man (the first was " Brokeback Mountain"). Shortly afterwards, "Battle of Manila" had financial budget problems, and it was finally transferred from the big studios to independent production company Studio 8, under the charge of former Warner executive Jeff Robinoff. After
, because Ang Lee chose to run "Billy Lynn's Midfield Battle" and "Gemini Killer" first, "Battle of Manila" was temporarily shelved. Last weekend, a reporter from Mtime.com talked with Ang Lee in Los Angeles about his new work, which he has poured in his enthusiasm for a long time, but has not been able to take shape, and whether this film will be the director's next work? Ang Lee neither affirmed nor denied this statement, but hinted that it may be in development, " I am raising money now , "Battle of Manila" is my dream work, the story is very good, but it is difficult to make it. "
"Battle of Manila" was originally written by Peter Morgan, the screenwriter of "The Queen" and "Foster Dialogue Nixon". Boxing champion Ali's off-court personality and boxing style on the field attracted a lot of attention. Ray Fisher ("Steel" in "Justice League") and David Oiro were candidates for the two boxing champions. For Ang Lee, this is also another breakthrough challenge for him to broaden experimental films. " may use the same technology as (3D, 120 frames, 4K), and uses a handheld camera to shoot boxing scenes . I think it will be very Special," he said.
