Trying my hand at translation again..
Chow Sing Chi will be the producer! Shibasaki Kou starring in "ShaoLin Shoujo"
April 7, 2007, according to Hong Kong media's announcement, it is determined that Shibasaki Kou will be the heroine of the movie ShaoLin Shoujo, a Fuji TV production. And, Chow Sing Chi (Stephen Chow), who is well-known in Japan for Shaolin Soccer & Kung Fu Hustle, will be the producer of this movie.
Made in year 2001, Shaolin Soccer is a thrilling, amusing work with the bizarre plot of Shaolin kungfu masters playing soccer, and made a record hit. Sing Chi is in charge of director, screenplay, and lead role in this work. This movie also had a high viewership when broadcasted by Fuji TV. It seems, thereafter, Sing Chi and Fuji TV have been maintaining a good relationship.
ShaoLin Shoujo which will be produced this time is a story about a Japanese girl, who learned the martial art of Shaolin Temple, trying out ice-hockey. The crank-in is scheduled to begin in mid-April, 2007. The appearance of Tin Kai Man and Lam Tze Chung, actors from Shaolin Soccer, is decided.
A collaboration of a TV station representing Japan and the comedy king whom the Hong Kong movie industry is proud of. This movie will certainly become the topic of conversations.
Original article is from
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