LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 12, 2011) - Marking one of the largest Chinese-based investments in a film production ever, the Qujiang Film and TV Investment Group, based in Xi'an, China, will hold a press conference to announce the signings of Antoine Fuqua, director of the Academy Award-winning film Training Day, and David Franzoni, screenwriter for Gladiator and Amistad, to helm and pen a romantic drama set in 8th century China during the Tang Dynasty and centering on the tragic love affair between Emperor Xuanzong and imperial concubine Yang Guifei.
WHAT:
Press conference ceremony to announce a $30 million investment by the Xi'an Qujiang Film and TV Investment Group in a film to be directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni as its first major production investment.
WHO:
An Zhao, chairman, Xi'an Qujiang Film and TV Investment Group Antoine Fuqua, director of Training Day, Shooter and King Arthur David Franzoni, screenwriter of Gladiator, Amistad and Jumping Jack Flash
Lisa Lu, Chinese-American actress and documentary producer, screen credits include 2012, The Joy Luck Club and The Last Emperor
WHY:
The agreement marks one of the largest investments by a Chinese governmental investment fund and represents the intention of the Xi'an Qujiang Film and TV Investment Group to search new properties, investment opportunities and partnership agreements in Hollywood.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 19, 2011
10:00 AM
WHERE:
Los Feliz Room
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa
1755 North Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028
Contact Information:
Contact:
James Lee
The Lee Strategy Group, Inc.
T: 424.229.2753
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