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Article: March 6, 2007 - Related News to Red Cliff

Article: March 6, 2007 Source: http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT1/3748616.shtml http://www.takungpao.com/news/07/03/06/ZM-701479.htm http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/7/3/6/n1637780.htm http://www.ettoday.com/2007/03/06/38-2062500.htm Battle of Red Cliff originally was to be filmed for the duration of 3 to 4 months but now that John Woo has decided to extend the movie into a two part movie for the Asian market (one 2.5 hour only for the American market), the filming would be extended to 6 months. Tony's management company, Jettone, was said to have raised the fees from US$1,500,000 to US$3,000,000. However, the film company said that it has nothing to do with the fees but that Tony did not have the time for extended commitment due to other schedules. However, they did not specify what work scheduled would clash. (I think it's the American film he was to be the main star in the script of which is written by Lawrence Block specifically for him.) It was also said that Tony has been

RED CLIFF Casting Adjustment

Source: Monkey Peaches URL: http://www.monkeypeaches.com RED CLIFF Casting Adjustment - Leung Chiu-Wai Replaced by Takeshi Kaneshiro (MonkeyPeaches Exclusive) March 6, 2007 Leung Chiu-Wai has quit John Woo’s The Battle of Red Cliff (aka. Red Cliff) due to some “schedule conflict”. His role, Guge Liang (the top advisor to warlord Liu Bei), now belongs to Takeshi Kaneshiro, according to Sina.com. Reportedly, the principle shooting of the war epic will last about six months, too long for Leung to handle.

Tony Leung Leaves "Battle of Red Cliffs"

Source: Crienglish URL: http://english.cri.cn/3086/2007/03/06/1261@202471.htm Tony Leung Leaves "Battle of Red Cliffs" Fans of Hong Kong actor Tony Leung won't be able to see him in the upcoming "Battle of Red Cliffs," or "Chi Bi," as the star has decided to step back from the lead in the film. Chinese web portal Sina.com says the film's director John Woo confirmed the Cannes Best Actor winner gave up playing Zhu-Ge Liang, a legendary military strategist in the ancient Three Kingdoms period, in the film. Tony Leung has reportedly said the plot was attractive, but the six-month-long shoot was longer than he expected. Rumors say the star may take the break to concentrate on his relationship with fellow actress Carina Lau. Some suspect he wants to take a rest after finishing shooting Ang Lee's "Lust, Caution." No comments were available from Tony Leung's agent. In the wake of the star's withdrawal, heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro ha