Empires of the Deep
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Empires of the Deep is a colossal 3D action-adventure fantasy motion picture. It is said to be the biggest US-China co-production in the history with its production budget reaching $100 million and is currently in production in Beijing under the working title Mermaid Island USA.[1]
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[edit] Plot
The story revolves around an unlikely love story between a young man and a beautiful mermaid. Set on a mythical realm, it tells of the fascination of the mysterious and enchanting mermaid world. A world that captures imagination and adventure.
[edit] Cast
The cast includes actors Shi Yanfei, Steve Polites, and Olga Kurylenko.[2] Directed by Michael French. Screenplay by Randall Frakes and story by Jiang Hongyu.
Others:
- Pierre Bourdaud as Gava
- Jae Choe as Jennifer Choe
- Steve Polites as Atlas
- Sam Voutas as Papos
- Jean-Michel Casanova as The Pirate Captain
- Alec Su as Mermaid Kingdom Soldier
- Liang Yanfei as Mermaid
- Maxx Maulion as Trajin
- William Shriver as Mechant
- Richard Alan Hall as Angry Villager
- Boyde Thomas Skinner as Pirate
[edit] Press reception
Director Michael French hosted a press reception and a preview of the trailer at a studio in Beijing, China, Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in complete 3D format having journalists wear 3D glasses.[3] On the June 9, 2010, over one-hundred on set photos from the film were revealed.[4]
