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Tag Archives: Legend of the Condor Heroes

Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants Movie Sets Certain Box Office Records in First Days But Slowing Rapidly in Tickets Sold

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 1, 2025 by ockoalaFebruary 7, 2025
Warrior in fur coat, dramatic background.

All movies are like this, the first days release box office are always due to expectation and the name recognition and allure of the cast/crew/production. After that it’s a dog race in actual quality keeping the reviews high and additional moviegoers coming in. I have such love for Louis Cha and his wuxia novels and anytime there is a high … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan | 137 Replies

Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants Kicks Off the Lunar New Year’s Day Box Office and Starts with Expected Two Extremes of Reviews

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 30, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 30, 2025
Two riders on horseback against a cloudy sky.

It’s a bummer this movie isn’t being streamed internationally along with the domestic China premiere on new year’s day this Wednesday because I am sooooo curious to see how HK wuxia veteran director Tsui Hark tackles his take on a segment of the novel of The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Fans have been saying it’s a new take or … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Da Fei | 27 Replies

Xiao Zhan and Zhuang Da Fei Bring Their Own Take to Iconic Wuxia Characters Guo Jing and Huang Rong in New Posters for Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 23, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 21, 2025
Two characters on horseback in historical attire.

The countdown to the 2025 lunar new year day release of C-movie Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero is garnering so much attention in C-ent, thanks to the big name director and cast along with the record setting ticket presales. New posters arrived today with leads Xiao Zhan as Guo Jing and Zhuang Da Fei as Huang Rong … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Da Fei | 37 Replies

Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero Directed by Tsui Hark Starring Xiao Zhan Becomes Fastest C-movie to Notch 10 million Presale Tickets

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 20, 2025 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2025
Dramatic scene from a martial arts film.

Yes, the economy sucks everywhere and the political climate is wonky so of course entertainment is down and has been on a decline. But it also means if the movie makers give the viewers what they want then the old adage of if you build it they will come remains true. This week is the start of the lunar new … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Da Fei | 16 Replies

First Look at Xiao Zhan as Guo Jing in the Upcoming C-movie Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 23, 2024 by ockoalaDecember 23, 2024
Warrior in armor on horseback with eagle.

Am I excited for this movie? Oh hells yeah, but I’m also accepting that trying to create a zeitgeist is lightning in a bottle and keeping expectations low is best. The first substantive trailer is out for the lunar new year scheduled big budget big name cast Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero based on a section of … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan | 11 Replies

C-netizens Criticize the Casting of Zhuang Da Fei as Huang Rong in the Upcoming Tsui Hark Movie Adaptation of Legend of the Condor Heroes

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 10, 2023 by ockoalaMay 10, 2023
Red-cloaked figure on horseback in vast landscape.

I’ve been through Louis Cha wuxia novel casting brouhahas before and when I was younger it did annoy me more that actors/actresses were cast that just looked/vibed nothing like the famous characters, the biggest complaint remains Michelle Chen as Xiaolongnu in the 2014 version of Return of the Condor Heroes. There have been new LoCH, RoCH, Dragon Sword, and Demi-Gods … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Zhuang Da Fei | 71 Replies

Official Announcement of High Profile Tsui Hark Directed Legend of the Condor Heroes Movie will Star Xiao Zhan and Zhuang Da Fei

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 7, 2023 by ockoalaMay 7, 2023
Red-cloaked figure on horseback in vast landscape.

Normally when big melons get rolling it still takes time before the official news ends the speculation but this time it’s pretty fast. This weekend director Tsui Hark confirmed that he’s next movie will be the first of his planned three movie adaptation of Legend of the Condor Heroes with the first being called Legend of the Condor Heroes: The … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Legend of the Condor Heroes, Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Da Fei | 80 Replies

Modern China’s Most Famous Wuxia Novelist Louis Cha Passes Away at 94 Years Old

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 1, 2018 by ockoalaOctober 31, 2018
Author with "Legends of the Condor Heroes" book.

I know so many people who can date themselves by which drama version of a Louis Cha (Jin Yong) novel adaptation they consider the best, which is usually the first one they watched and couldn’t stop watching thereby becoming a fan for life. Someone born in the 70’s grew up with the TBV iconic 80’s versions, those born in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Duke of Mount Deer, Jin Yong, Legend of the Condor Heroes, Louis Cha, Return of the Condor Heroes, Smiling Proud Wanderer | 4 Replies

Young Talented Newbies Cast in 2016 C-drama Adaptation of Legend of the Condor Heroes

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 15, 2016 by ockoalaJuly 15, 2016
Two characters in traditional costumes striking poses.

I can’t believe I’m saying this since I’m super old school when it comes to my wuxia dramas and especially when it comes to drama adaptations of famous Louis Cha novels, but the upcoming 2016 version of Legend of the Condor Heroes actually looks pretty decent so far. I was completely taken aback when I came across news that LoCH … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Xing Xu, Legend of the Condor Heroes, Li Yi Tong, Meng Zi Yi, Michael Miu, Ray Lui, Yang Xu Wen | 33 Replies

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