Shooting of the latest installment of Universal Pictures'
The Mummy has wrapped up in Shanghai. The film will have
its world premiere next summer in Beijing, according to director
Rob Cohen.
Cast members John Hannah (L) and Isabella
Leong attend the wrap party for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon
Emperor in Shanghai on Monday, November 26, 2007.
Cohen on Monday led his film cast members to meet the media in
Shanghai, where last-stage filming for The Mummy: Tomb of the
Dragon Emperor has just completed.
Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, John Hannah and Isabella Leong came
directly to the wrap party from the scenes still with costumes and
make-up.
The two Chinese leading cast members, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh,
were absent. Director Cohen explained they have left the entourage
after completing their parts.
Cohen also announced that a global premiere is scheduled for
July 24, 2008 in Beijing. The date is about one week ahead of the
film's US release.
A five-minute trailer of the film debuted at the ceremony.
Producers noted it was roughly made to give the media an idea of
the film. More post-production work will start after they go back
to the States later this month.
Unlike the previous two chapters, The Mummy 3 will
bring audiences to the ancient China for a spellbinding
adventure.
Rob Cohen, who takes a strong interest in Oriental culture, said
the film was not strictly based on Chinese history. He wants it to
be a blend of history and imagination to present in front of the
audience as an Oriental myth.
Director Rob Cohen attends the wrap party for
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in Shanghai on
Monday, November 26, 2007.
Leading actress Maria Bello attends the wrap
party for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in
Shanghai on Monday, November 26, 2007.
Cast member Brendan Fraser attends the wrap
party for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in
Shanghai on Monday, November 26, 2007.
(CRI.cn November 27, 2007)