HOLLYWOOD, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – It has long been rumored that a remake of the 1993 film, “Joy Luck Club” was about to go into production, with the Asian American community eagerly anticipating to once again see Amy Tan’s novel on the big screen.
The film’s story line features a series of flashbacks in which four young Chinese women born in America and their respective mothers born in feudal China, explore their past. This search will help them understand their difficult mother/daughter relationship.
The original cast included Asian American actresses Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen and Lisa Lu as the mothers; and Ming-Na Wen, Tamlyn Tomita, Lauren Tom and Rosalind Chao as the daughters.
Today, Hollywood Pictures confirmed the rumors and announced it would start filming in early June for theater release on Christmas Day this year.
The production company said that because of the lack of Asian and Asian American actresses in Hollywood, it has assembled a powerhouse cast who will be playing the mothers. They are: Tilda Swinton, Emma Stone, Laura Dern and Patricia Arquette.
Hollywood Pictures did not reveal who will play the daughters, but it is rumored that Jennifer Lawrence will play one of them.
In addition to going for best actress and best supporting actress Oscar nominations, Hollywood Pictures is confident the remake will win big in costume and make-up.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It was supposed to be a peaceful and spiritual climax to many months of rigorous campaigning for Liberal Party standard-bearers Mar Roxas and Leni Robredo.
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