Biopic News
A Bruce Lee biopic sounds like a dicey proposition. How could watching someone pretend to be the greatest fighter of all time (by all means, @ me) accomplish anything other than making the audience wish for the genuine article? But judging from the newly released trailer, Birth of the Dragon has a fair amount going for it. For one, it has the good sense to focus on a single period of Lee’s life, narrowing the film to his early years in San Francisco, when he was building his legendary reputation.
- IndieWire: ‘Birth of the Dragon’ Trailer: Bruce Lee Prepares for Greatness in New Biopic — Watch
- FirstShowing.net: New Trailer for That Controversial Bruce Lee Film 'Birth of the Dragon'
- Twitch: New BIRTH OF THE DRAGON U.S. Trailer Makes Bruce Lee Look Like the Star (He's Not)
- MovieWeb: Birth of the Dragon Trailer #2: Witness Bruce Lee's Ultimate Fight
- Dark Horizons: Full Trailer: “Birth of the Dragon”
- JoBlo: The first official trailer for Birth of the Dragon combos its way online
Promo trailer is now online (via Deadline) for Birth of the Dragon starring Billy Magnussen, Xia Yu, Philip Ng, Jinging Qu, and Xing Jing.Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural film chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.It's amazing to think of what Bruce Lee accomplished — and when.
- FirstShowing.net: First Promo Trailer for the Young Bruce Lee Film 'Birth of the Dragon'
- Dark Horizons: Promo Trailer: “Birth of the Dragon”
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The film is expected to blend the traditional elements of the biopic with the balletic thrills of wuxia cinema, examining Lee’s life and times while simultaneously acting as a white-knuckle action picture in its own right. Philip Ng has agreed to portray Lee himself, and Yu Xia, Billy Magnussen, Jinging Qu, and Jin Xing will appear in the supporting cast. Continue reading…
- Variety: Philip Ng Cast as Bruce Lee in ‘Birth of the Dragon’
- Dark Horizons: Philip Ng Is Bruce Lee In "Birth of the Dragon"
- The Wrap: Philip Ng to Play Bruce Lee in George Nolfi’s ‘Birth of the Dragon’
- Latino Review: Philip Ng to Play Bruce Lee in 'Birth of the Dragon'
- Entertainment Weekly: Philip Ng cast as Bruce Lee in 'Birth of the Dragon'
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During his short life, Bruce Lee made an indelible impact on the world through his unique philosophy, unparalleled martial arts skills, and ass-kicking movies. In fact, Lee is such an icon that Hollywood is continuing to tell his story today, more than 40 years after his death.
Lee’s life was first recounted in the 1993 biopic, Dragon: The Bruce Lee story.
- SlashFilm: Bruce Lee Biopic ‘Birth Of The Dragon’ Will Be Directed By George Nolfi
- JoBlo: Director George Nolfi takes on Bruce Lee biopic Birth of the Dragon
- Dark Horizons: George Nolfi Helms Bruce Lee "Birth" Tale
- AintItCool: The very cool sounding Bruce Lee biopic, BIRTH OF THE DRAGON gets a director!
During his short life, Bruce Lee made an indelible impact on the world through his unique philosophy, unparalleled martial arts skills, and ass-kicking movies. In fact, Lee is such an icon that Hollywood is continuing to tell his story today, more than 40 years after his death. Lee’s life was first recounted in the 1993 biopic, Dragon: The Bruce Lee story.
- SlashFilm: Bruce Lee Biopic ‘Birth Of The Dragon’ Will Be Directed By George Nolfi
- JoBlo: Director George Nolfi takes on Bruce Lee biopic Birth of the Dragon
- Dark Horizons: George Nolfi Helms Bruce Lee "Birth" Tale
- AintItCool: The very cool sounding Bruce Lee biopic, BIRTH OF THE DRAGON gets a director!
- Variety: Bruce Lee Biopic Draws ‘Adjustment Bureau’ Director (EXCLUSIVE)