HK director Stephen Chow targets July release for latest movie 'Kung Fu Soccer'
Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow has announced that his latest movie, 'Kung Fu Soccer', is currently in post-production and is targeting a July release. The film serves as a spiritual successor to his 2001 hit 'Shaolin Soccer' and features a star-studded cast including Zhang Xiaofei and Lay Zhang.
Why it matters
As a highly influential director, Chow's return to theatrical releases after a seven-year hiatus is a significant event for Asian cinema and the global comedy genre.
Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow is targeting to drop his first theatrical release in seven years, Kung Fu Soccer , in July, over a year after filming was wrapped up.
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