Jade Dynasty (film)
{{short description|2019 Chinese film}}
{{Infobox film
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| name = Jade Dynasty
| native_name= {{Infobox Chinese/Chinese|child=yes|hide=no|header=none|t = {{linktext|lang=zh-Hant|誅|仙}}
| s = {{lang|zh-hans|诛仙}}
| p = {{lang|zh-Latn-pinyin|Zhū Xiān}}}}
| director = Ching Siu-tung
| producer =
| writer = Shen Jie
| based_on = Zhu Xian by Xiao Ding
| starring = {{ublist|Xiao Zhan|Li Qin|Meng Meiqi|Tang Yixin}}
| music = Teddy Robin
Wan Pin Chu
| cinematography =
| editing = Angie Lam
| studio = New Classics Media
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2019|09|13}}
| runtime =
| country = China
| language = Mandarin
| budget =
| gross = {{US$|57 million|long=no}}{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/china-box-office-little-q-jade-dynasty-xiao-zhan-simon-yam-1203345525/|title=Jade Dynasty|website=variety.com|access-date=2019-09-24|archive-date=2019-09-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923233127/https://variety.com/2019/film/news/china-box-office-little-q-jade-dynasty-xiao-zhan-simon-yam-1203345525/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&wk=2019W37&id=_fJADEDYNASTY01|title=Jade Dynasty|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=2019-09-18|archive-date=2023-08-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829212557/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/releasegroup/gr2372227589/|url-status=live}}
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Jade Dynasty ({{zh|s=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.{{cite news |author1=JJ Bona |title=New Trailer for Ching Siu-tung's wuxia actioner 'Jade Dynasty' |url=https://cityonfire.com/hong-kong-auteur-ching-siu-tung-returns-with-jade-dynasty/ |access-date=21 August 2019 |work=cityonfire |date=24 July 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821011252/https://cityonfire.com/hong-kong-auteur-ching-siu-tung-returns-with-jade-dynasty/ |url-status=live }} The film is adapted from Xiao Ding's eponymous novel.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2019/08/23/1596360.html|script-title=zh:肖战&李沁新片《诛仙》曝终极海报|date=23 August 2019|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=23 August 2019|archive-date=29 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029022814/http://news.mtime.com/2019/08/23/1596360.html|url-status=dead}} The film was released in China on September 13, 2019.{{cite web|url=http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2019-09/11/content_75196382.htm|title=Chinese xianxia epic 'Jade Dynasty' goes to big screen|date=11 September 2019|website=China.org.cn|access-date=14 September 2019|archive-date=11 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911222739/http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2019-09/11/content_75196382.htm|url-status=live}}
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 women, Lu Xueqi, Tian Ling'er, and Bi Yao.
Cast
- Xiao Zhan as Zhang Xiaofan
- Li Qin as Lu Xueqi
- Meng Meiqi as Bi Yao
- 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.{{cite news |url=https://www.1905.com/news/20181017/1320514.shtml |script-title=zh:网曝电影版《诛仙》开机 肖战孟美岐双主演亮相 |work=1905.com |date=17 October 2018 |language=zh |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821011253/https://www.1905.com/news/20181017/1320514.shtml |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://games.sina.com.cn/g/g/2019-01-29/hrfqzka2024607.shtml |script-title=zh:电影版《诛仙》杀青定档8月8日!官方发布角色海报! |work=Sina |date=29 January 2019 |language=zh |access-date=2019-08-21 |archive-date=2019-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821011255/http://games.sina.com.cn/g/g/2019-01-29/hrfqzka2024607.shtml |url-status=live }}
Reception
The film topped the Chinese mainland box office on its day of release, grossing 142.22 million yuan.{{cite web|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/14/c_138391659.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190917235846/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/14/c_138391659.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 17, 2019|title=Chinese film "Jade Dynasty" tops Chinese mainland box office|date=14 September 2019|website=Xinhua News}}
In Thailand, the Jade Dynasty broke the record of ticket sales for domestic films for the first time in 10 years.{{Cite web|url=https://k.sina.com.cn/article_6967430077_19f4a8bbd00100lpdg.html?from=ent&subch=film|script-title=zh: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|last=鲸娱雪糕|date=2019-11-20|website=k.sina.com.cn|language=zh-cn|access-date=2019-11-23|archive-date=2020-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326073752/https://k.sina.com.cn/article_6967430077_19f4a8bbd00100lpdg.html?from=ent&subch=film|url-status=live}}
Soundtrack
{{Tracklist
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| extra_column = Singer
| title1 = Love Knot ({{lang|zh-Hans|情意结}}){{cite web|url=http://www.chinanews.com/yl/2019/09-06/8949235.shtml|script-title=zh:《诛仙I》片尾曲《情意结》MV曝光 周深献唱|date=6 September 2018|website=China News|language=zh|access-date=7 September 2019|archive-date=9 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909043357/http://www.chinanews.com/yl/2019/09-06/8949235.shtml|url-status=live}}
| note1 =
| music1 = Wan Pin Chu
| lyrics1 = Zhou Xiaoyi
| arranger1 =
| producer1 =
| extra1 = Zhou Shen
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| title2 = Asking the Youth ({{lang|zh-Hans|问少年}}){{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2019/09/12/1597045.html|script-title=zh:《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|date=12 September 2019|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=14 September 2019|archive-date=14 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914041927/http://news.mtime.com/2019/09/12/1597045.html|url-status=dead}}
| note2 = Theme song
| music2 = Wan Pin Chu
| lyrics2 = Zhou Xiaoyi
| arranger2 =
| producer2 =
| extra2 = Xiao Zhan
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| title3 = Folding Flowers ({{lang|zh|折花}}){{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2019/09/11/1597002.html|script-title=zh:孟美岐献唱《诛仙I》推广曲MV《折花》|date=11 September 2019|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=14 September 2019|archive-date=23 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923163930/http://news.mtime.com/2019/09/11/1597002.html|url-status=dead}}
| note3 = Promotional song
| music3 = Wan Pin Chu
| lyrics3 = Zhou Xiaoyi
| arranger3 =
| producer3 =
| extra3 = Meng Meiqi
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Release
Jade Dynasty was slated for release on August 8, 2019 in China but was postponed to September 12, 2019.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2019/07/23/1595311.html|script-title=zh: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|date=23 July 2019|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=21 August 2019|archive-date=23 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723074125/http://news.mtime.com/2019/07/23/1595311.html|url-status=dead}} The release date was later shifted to September 13, 2019.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2019/08/27/1596475.html|script-title=zh:《诛仙》发布肖战"战神崛起"幕后特辑|date=27 August 2019|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=27 August 2019|archive-date=30 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030080738/http://news.mtime.com/2019/08/27/1596475.html|url-status=dead}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|tt9680630}}
- {{Douban|25779217|Jade Dynasty}}
- {{Mtime|262979|Jade Dynasty}}
{{Ching Siu-tung}}
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Category:2010s fantasy action films
Category:Chinese fantasy action films
Category:Films shot in Beijing
Category:Films shot in Sichuan
Category:Films directed by Ching Siu-tung