Zhang Yimou and Andy Liu had collaborated on two movies. The first time they worked together was in the 2004 movie Ambush from All Sides, in which Andy Liu played Constable Liu. This movie was a big production and achieved high box office results. The second collaboration was in the 2015 movie The Great Wall, in which Andy Liu played the role of Military Advisor Wang. These two collaborations were highly anticipated and achieved a certain degree of success. Other than that, there was no more information about Zhang Yimou's cooperation with Andy Liu.
Zhang Yimou, Liu Dehua, Shen Teng, and Jia Ling would all participate in the 2024 Spring Festival movie. Zhang Yimou would be releasing his third Spring Festival movie," The 20th Decree," Andy Liu would be in the comedy," Mr. Red Carpet," Shen Teng would continue to star in " Life Spears 2," and Jia Ling would direct and star in the comedy," Hot and Boiling." These movies were all highly anticipated works during the Spring Festival, bringing joy and entertainment to the audience.
The case of Liu Dehua being sued for nearly 100 million yuan was because Chengdu Global Bona Culture Media Co., Ltd. believed that the film "Anti-Drug 2" produced and starred by Liu Dehua plagiarized the film "Perfect Lover" they shot in 2006. Universal Bona sued Liu Dehua and the company that produced the film, as well as the screenwriter and other ten accused in court, demanding compensation of 99,999,999 yuan. The case had already gone through two formal trials in the Beijing intellectual property court. The plaintiffs expressed that they did not agree to mediation, and the court would decide on a date. This case attracted the attention and discussion of netizens. Some supported the director Ah Sheng's accusation, while others supported Andy Liu. At present, the specific results of the trial had not been announced.
Andy Liu and Van Darkholme had collaborated in the movie The Great Adventurer. Van Darkholme was a Vietnamese American actor. He played a minor role in the movie, acting opposite Andy Liu. However, there was no information on whether Andy Liu and Van Darkholme had any other films to work with.
Liu Yifei and Zhang Ruoyun will be working together in a new drama. This drama was called " Qing Jia Huan ", and it was an ancient drama based on a novel of the same name. In the movie, Liu Yifei would play the role of Bai Qingyan. She was a woman with an upright character, a cold appearance but a warm heart. Zhang Ruoyun would play the male lead. This was also the first time they had worked together. Although the specific plot and broadcast time had not been announced, this cooperation undoubtedly aroused great interest and anticipation.
Liu Yifei and Zhang Ruoyun were going to work together in a costume drama called " Qing Jia Huan." Liu Yifei would play the role of Bai Qingyan. She was an upright female general with a cold appearance but a warm heart. Zhang Ruoyun would play the male lead. This was also the first time they had worked together. " Qing Jia Huan " was adapted from a novel of the same name. It told the story of the eldest daughter, Bai Qingyan, after she suffered a blow in her family. After she was reborn, she became a god of war and defended the country with her sisters. This drama had elements of rebirth, internal strife, and court disputes. It was an inspirational drama for the female lead in ancient times. Liu Yifei's image and temperament were very suitable for the role. She believed that it would bring a visual feast to the audience. As for the male lead, it was rumored that Zhang Ruoyun would be the one playing the role.
Andy Liu's appeal had been very strong in the past few decades. Although his box office performance in the late 1980s and early 1990s was not as good as that of Chan and Jet Li, it was still quite impressive. His films such as Supreme had a profound impact on the Hong Kong film industry. However, in recent years, Andy Liu's box office performance had declined, and some people thought that his appeal had weakened. Some netizens pointed out that the film market now paid more attention to word of mouth, not just personal appeal. Therefore, Andy Liu's box office performance might be affected by the quality and reputation of the film. In general, Andy Liu's appeal was very strong in the past, but now the film market had changed, and he needed to adapt to new challenges and changes.
" Rule 20 " was a movie directed by director Zhang Yimou. The movie was a realistic comedy about a middle-aged prosecutor, Han Ming, who was accidentally involved in a major case in the process of pursuing his career advancement. This led to a series of discussions about human nature, morality, and justice. The title of the movie was taken from the provisions of the 20th article of the Criminal Law on " justifiable self-defense." The main cast included Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Zhao Liying, Gao Ye, Liu Yaowen, and other actors. The movie was released during the Spring Festival in 2024. The box office sales on the first day had exceeded 80 million yuan, and it had achieved good box office results. The film discussed serious judicial issues in a comedic manner, and incorporated a lot of comedy elements, suitable for the whole family to watch.
Zhang Yimou's works had always received attention and praise. His talent and creativity made people look forward to his works. Whether it was the spy film " Over the Cliff " or the comedy " The River Is Red," Zhang Yimou had demonstrated his excellent directing ability and keen sense of touch. His movie had a luxurious lineup, and the actors 'performances were also highly praised. His works were not only successful at the box office, but they also received artistic recognition. Zhang Yimou's talent and achievements made people exclaim in admiration. His works were indeed worthy of being called Zhang Yimou.
Andy Liu's latest movies included " Crisis Route,"" Undercover,"" Wall Street East,"" Operation Moscow," and " Mr. Red Carpet."
Liu Dehua spoke highly of Jia Ling and expressed his anticipation for her new work," Hot and Boiling." He thought that the movie saw Le Ying's grievances and her failures from God's perspective. Andy Liu also praised Jia Ling for her hard work, seriousness, low profile, and dedication to movies. He also said that he liked her because she gave him guidance in life. Jia Ling also responded to Andy Liu's comments and said that it was up to him to decide what to do. These comments showed Andy's appreciation and support for Jia Ling.