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Dante Lam's Big Budget Action-Adventure Film 'The Rescue' Kicks Off Chinese New Year Blockbuster Season In The United Kingdom -- In Multiple Languages
The film expected to make history this holiday season is visionary action director Dante Lam's , which chronicles a Chinese rescue team's death-defying mission to save survivors of a fiery offshore catastrophe. Comprised of men and women from various backgrounds and led by a maverick captain (played by heartthrob and action star Eddie Peng ), the unit must set aside their differences to face escalating challenges across air, land and sea. In addition to Peng, the film's ensemble cast includes Xin Zhilei ( ) and Wang Yanlin ( ).
Buoyed by positive reactions at advance screenings and recognizing the potential to elevate the release of into a global cinematic event, CMC Pictures will open the film in the UK in theatres and IMAX on January 24 , a day ahead of its China release. In addition to the Chinese language / English-subtitled print of the film scheduled to play in all major markets, CMC will also offer an English dubbed version at select theatres. Watch the official trailers here: Chinese , English .
Boasting one of the biggest budgets ever for a Chinese film at $100 million , the stunt- and pyrotechnic-filled spectacle features an A-list Hollywood production team that includes Academy Award-winning cinematographer Peter Pau ( , ), production designer Martin Laing ( , ) and special effects supervisor John Frazier ( , ). 's epic visuals were achieved through some of the world's leading digital effects companies including Scanline VFX ( , ), Digital Domain ( , ) and Macrograph VFX ( , ). In addition to filming on location in China , additional shooting took place at Mexico's Baja Studios, where the production team utilized the same facilities as for the movie's large scale underwater sequences.
is the first film to showcase the China Rescue & Salvage (CRS), a lesser-known division of the Chinese Coast Guard. Founded in 1951, the unit is charged with responding to all maritime emergencies on Chinese waters, which range from shipwreck salvage missions to marine firefighting. After learning about the CRS five years ago, Lam became determined to bring the stories of these unsung heroes to the big screen in a very big way.
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Celebrated for his uncanny ability to seamlessly blend bombastic thrills with emotionally-charged performances, Lam is a prominent figure in the world of modern Chinese action cinema. His last film, is one of China's highest-grossing movies of all-time. Lam began his career as an assistant director and actor in the Hong Kong film industry before making the transition to writing and directing. Lam's other recent works include , , , and .
One of Asia's preeminent leading men, Peng has received international acclaim for his versatility and physicality. His diverse filmography includes everything from romantic comedies and dramas ( , ) to gritty martial arts and action films ( , ). marks Peng's fourth collaboration with Dante Lam following his breakthrough performance in .
CMC Pictures is a CMC Inc. company focusing on the global distribution of Chinese movies, with direct theatrical and Internet release capabilities in over 103 countries and 281 cities. CMC Pictures has successfully released quality Chinese titles, including Ne Zha, The Wandering Earth, My People , My Country, Wolf Warrior 2, Shadow, Animal World and Detective Chinatown 2. The company brings leading content to not only world cinemas, but also to various platforms such as television, internet and mobile.
CMC Inc. is a leading media and entertainment conglomerate founded and led by Mr. Ruigang Li . Based out of the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong , CMC Inc. is known for its prominent strengths in premium content across multiple genres, which include film, drama, variety show, game show, financial media, documentary, short video, fashion & lifestyle, concert, theatre, live entertainment event, sports and music. The company also has a comprehensive scope of content-related businesses such as artist and sports agencies, cinemas, theme parks, and urban recreational complexes.
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