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The Hong Kong Premiere Of "Wandering Earth 2" Was Held With Emperor Motion Pictures As The Exclusive Overseas Distributor And Co-Producer Of The Film
2023 / 02 / 10

The movie The Wandering Earth 2 is proudly released by Emperor Motion Pictures (EMP) and directed by Frant Gwo. It is produced by Liu Cixin and stars Wu Jing, Li Xuejian, Sha Yi, Ning Li, Wang Zhi, and Zhu Yanman. With a special appearance by Andy Lau, the film premiered in Mainland China during Chinese New Year golden window and received a strong reputation for its stunning visual spectacle and heartfelt character emotions. To date, it has shattered the box office record of 3.5 billion RMB!

 

The Hong Kong premiere of The Wandering Earth 2 was held on February 9th at the Emperor Cinemas in Times Square, Causeway Bay. The ceremony was honored to have Ms. Lu Xinning, Vice of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, as the guest of honor, accompanied by Mr. Andy Lau, Dr. Albert Yeung, Chairman of Emperor Group, Mr. Alex Yeung, Vice Chairman of Emperor Group, Mr. Antony Wu Ting Yuk, Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Mr. Ma Fung Kwok, Hong Kong delegate to the National People’s Congress and Member of the Legislative Council, Mr. Samuel Yung, Vice Chairman of the Economic Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Mr. Jeffrey Lam Kin Fung, Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Member of the Legislative Council, Mr. Kenneth Fok Kai Kong, Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Member of the Legislative Council, Mr. Tony Tse Wai Chuen, Member of the Legislative Council, and Ms. Eunice Yung Hoi Yan, Member of the Legislative Council, among other guests. The atmosphere was lively, and it is wished that "The Wandering Earth 2" will be well-received in Hong Kong.

 

During the premiere, Mr. Alex Yeung, Vice Chairman of Emperor Group, delivered a welcome speech: “The Wandering Earth achieved tremendous success globally, and today, 4 years later, The Wandering Earth 2 has returned. Whether it is the production standards, special effects scenes, or the story structure, there has been a comprehensive upgrade. The film has already been grandly released in Mainland China during Chinese New Year and received extremely high ratings from audience. EMP is much honored to be the co-producer of The Wandering Earth 2 and to participate in the overseas release work in Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia, thanks to China Film Group and the director and creators.”

 

The film The Wandering Earth 2 has broken the RMB 3.5 billion mark at the box office since its release. EMP is honored to be a co-producer and exclusive overseas distributor of the film in Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia. Dr. Albert Yeung, Chairman of the Emperor Group, expressed his excitement after watching the film, “Emperor Motion Pictures is honored to be the exclusive overseas distributor of The Wandering Earth 2 and to be a co-producer. It is another milestone to witness this patriotic science fiction film together with the audience. The wonderful sci-fi scenes in the film left me stunned and impressed. The film shows Chinese people’s unhesitating and brave spirit in the face of sacrifice. The Wandering Earth 2 has elevated Chinese science fiction to the world-class level, and through the film, it interprets the profound connotation of community of common destiny, expressing the unique spirituality and cultural sentiments of Chinese people.”

 

Mr. Andy Lau attended the premiere of The Wandering Earth 2 as a special performance role. During the premiere, he revealed the opportunity for his participation: “I have known Director Frant Gwo for a while and he was eager to have a collaboration opportunity with me in The Wandering Earth 2. After reading the script, I believe in their abilities to do something great for the sci-fi genre and expand into new film themes. I felt it was my duty to be a part of it.” He also shared his memorable filming experience: “Before filming, I spent a month with my on-screen daughter to ensure a smooth shooting process. We filmed in Hong Kong and everyone on set was fully committed to this project. It was a joy to work with such a great group of friends and accomplish something together.” Despite encountering the pandemic during filming, he candidly admitted to having worries but was inspired by the audience’s continuous support for the movie. With the success of both episodes of The Wandering Earth, would he consider performing in the third episode? He jokingly replied, “Definitely!”

 

The 2019 movie The Wandering Earth features stunning and unprecedented special effects in a Chinese science fiction film, which have captivated the attention of many audiences and received widespread support. Four years later, the highly anticipated sequel The Wandering Earth 2 is now showing with upgraded visual effects and an expanded storyline set before the official launch of the “Wandering Earth Project”. The film showcases the journey of the “Wandering Earth” during the doomsday crisis and the conflicts, bravery, and unity of humanity in the quest for survival. With Wu Jing playing Liu Peiqiang, Andy Lau playing Tu Hengyu, Li Xian playing Zhou Zhe, Sha Yi playing Zhang Peng, Ning Li playing Ma Zhao, Wang Zhi playing Han Duoduo, and Zhu Yanmanzi playing Hao Xiaoxi, this film presents rich character emotions and charm and offers a unique science fiction experience to the audience.