Movie Info
Genre :
Action, Adventure, HorrorRelease Date :
August 01, 2008MPAA Rating :
PG-13Director :
Rob CohenStarring :
Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, Jet Li, Luke Ford, Michelle Yeoh, John Hannah, Russell Wong, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Isabella Leong, Liam Cunningham, Albert Kwan, Tian Liang
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Brendan Fraser to Greet Guests at Universal Studios Hollywood
July 23, 2008 11:07:18Brendan Fraser, star of Universal Pictures' eagerly anticipated summer blockbuster, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor makes a special guest appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood to meet fans and join them for a spin on the popular "Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride" thrill ride roller coaster on Sunday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Flanked by a brigade of marching mummies, Brendan Fraser will greet fans at the "Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride" and entertain their many questions as well as preview a clip of the film. Guests attending the event will also have a chance to win tickets to attend the exclusive red carpet world premiere, which will debut at Universal CityWalk later that day.
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China Ban on 'Mummy 3' Lifted
July 16, 2008 04:07:38Apparently, the earlier story about the possible problem faced by "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" in China isn't 100% true. Putting an end to the speculation, Universal Pictures overseas as well as director Rob Cohen denied any problem on getting the rights to release the action fantasy movie in China.
Explaining on the condition, Bill Kong, producer and Universal's distributor in Hong Kong and China noted that the film has gotten its release permit stating, "We now have a certificate giving us permission to release the film in China and outside." He further revealed that the changes demanded by China's censors were minor so that it cannot be considered to be a cut. On the stronger tone over the matter, Cohen claimed that the story is not true. As quoted by Shock Till You Drop, he said, "We called Variety to clear this up, but they never took down the story."
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More 'Mummy 3' Action Sequences Exposed Through Olympic Promo
July 11, 2008 04:07:30Back in late June, media has been buzzing that NBC Universal are going to compile a video promoting "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" and the 2008 Summer Olympic because the two are taking place in the same location, China. Now, the twisted footage has come out and it provides an awesome effect connecting the two unrelated events.
Displaying several "Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" scenes that have never been unveiled before, the spot combines the action sequences of the Rob Cohen-directed movie with footages from the previous Olympic games. The running terracotta army bursts out to be Olympic runners racing to the finish line, the fist-to-fist fighting sequence between Rick O'Connell and the resurrected Han emperor turns to be a boxing match and a shot where Michelle Yeoh's character back-flip to avoid stabbing changes into a graceful gymnast on a balance beam.
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'Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' Facing Censor Problem in China
July 11, 2008 02:07:29Less than a month away from its worldwide release, the upcoming action horror movie "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" has been hit with an unpleasant news. The Brendan Fraser-starrer movie is said to be on the brink of having to make some changes on its final cut before being theatrically released in China.
Report from Daily Variety noted that China's censors have sent request asking the people behind the movie to do certain changes on the tidbit before they give green light for its theatrical release in the country. Hence, up to date, the Rob Cohen-directed movie has yet to have exact release date for China. Shock Till You Drop further suggested that the possible reason on the problem arises from the fact that China has just released the banning video and audio containing ghosts, monsters and other things related to horror materials.
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A Look Inside 'Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' Via Featurette
July 02, 2008 11:07:17After releasing "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" trailers, Universal Pictures topped them all with a brand new featurette. Revealing behind-the-scene footages of the upcoming action fantasy movie, the video displays a detailed look into it, including the unlocking of mummy-like eternal life mysteries, accompanied with interview with the cast ensemble.
Bringing another thrilling adventure of daring explorer Rick O'Connell to the big screen, "Tomb of Dragon Emperor" puts the now-retired O'Connell to face a brand new resurrected mummy after his grown-up son, Alex, mistakenly awaken the cursed Han emperor. In a heroic journey that forces him to race from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas, O'Connell supported by his wife, son and brother-in-law focuses to bring down the evil mummy before his world domination dream becomes reality.
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'The Mummy 3' Trailer, More Explosive and Epic Than Teaser
June 21, 2008 09:06:36Weeks ago, it was promised that the trailer to the upcoming "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" will be available to be seen along with the theatrical release of "Wanted (2008)" on June 27. Yet, a week prior to the scheduled date, director Rob Cohen has brought much surprise by unearthing the video footage through his official blog.
Compared to the earlier released teaser, the new trailer is more action-packed and exposes more of the epic battle between the army of the resurrected Han emperor and those who want to stop him on realizing his world domination dream. It displays the sword fighting sequences and the action scene where Alex O'Connell avoid the traps built inside the tomb. It also brings out the first look into the monsters, including the fire breathing statue, the yeti and the three-headed dragon.
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'The Mummy 3' Villain Badder and Blood Thirstier Than Imhotep
June 17, 2008 02:06:37Usually, most filmmaker chooses to keep mum or give merely hints about the details of their upcoming movie, particularly if the film is a potential blockbuster movie. But, that's not the case with Rob Cohen, the director of "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor". In a recent interview, the filmmaker has been very generous in sharing many things concerning the forthcoming movie, including about the new villain, that may contain possible spoilers.
Talking to Archaeology Magazine, the 59-year-old exposed that the resurrected Han emperor who becomes the newest foe of the O'Connell family in their latest adventure is way meaner than the resurrected Egyptian high priest Imhotep. By stating that, the "XXX" helmer means that the baddie depicted by kung fu action star Jet Li will easily kill everyone standing in between him and his dream of conquering the world.
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'The Mummy' Second Trailer to Be Attached on 'Wanted'
May 26, 2008 01:05:47The released stills have given fans the chance to look closer on "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" characters. The teaser trailer has let out bits of the story and adventures to be expected from the action adventure movie. But, for those who still haven't gotten enough of the forthcoming movie, director Rob Cohen is bringing a great news by revealing the release of the second trailer.
Updating his official blog, the filmmaker shares that fans could expect the second trailer to be screened in about a month from the news date opening the theatrical debut of Angelina Jolie-starrer "Wanted (2008)". "There will be another trailer out with Universal's file "Wanted" starring Angelina Jolie on June 27th. Of course, I will have it here on my blog for all of you," so claimed Cohen. Additionally, on the message posted, the helmer of "Stealth" also explained how far the finalizing of the movie have come.
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Official 'The Mummy 3' Teaser Trailer Online
May 17, 2008 09:05:58Though director Rob Cohen claimed that he is to be the first to unveil his latest film's first look, Universal Pictures apparently came out with the official teaser trailer of "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" well before him. The teaser brings the exploding action sequences and exciting adventure closer to the audience.
Bringing Brendan Fraser back as the daring explorer Rick O'Connell to the silver screen, the video footage begins with a brief aerial shot of the Great Wall and then cuts off to a band of man coming into a used to be sealed room full of terra cotta army. Accompanied with the explanation about the Dragon Emperor by the narrator, the clips go on showing O'Connell's now grown up son, Alex, trying to unearth the clues lays in front of him. Little that he knows, what he is about to do is going to awaken the terra cotta warriors along with their merciless leader with the dream of conquering the world.
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'Mummy 3' International Teaser Provides First Look
May 16, 2008 04:05:46On May 14, director Rob Cohen announced that on Friday, May 16, "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" will get its first teaser trailer posted online. However, before that video footage is able to set its feet on the virtual world, Universal Pictures have let out an international teaser trailer for the action adventure movie.
Timed at 1:47, the teaser appears to be like one of the Indiana Jones films in terms of the opening teaser sequences that show the old dusty archaeological place and clues leading to a discovery. Exposing many action sequences from the film, it gives out first real look into the characters, especially Brendan Fraser's Rick O'Connell, and the adventure lays in front of them. As for the news hour, the teaser can be seen via Yahoo (AU).
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Teaser Trailer of 'Mummy 3' Coming Out May 16
May 15, 2008 10:05:01For those who have been patient enough waiting to get a glimpse into the third "Mummy" movie, a great news are coming their way. On Wednesday, May 14, "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" director, Rob Cohen, announced though his production blog that on Friday, May 16, fans can get the first inside look into the upcoming horror action adventure film.
Noticing that he will be the first to present the teaser trailer online, Cohen gives the exact timing of its release, that is on Friday, May 16, at 9:00 A.M. PST. The filmmaker known for his works on "The Fast and the Furious", "XXX" and "Stealth" further explained that he will present the first compilation of clips from the film starring Brendan Fraser before its theatrical debut in the U.S. attached to "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian", which hits the theaters on May 16, and around the world with prints of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" on May 22.
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New Look Into 'The Mummy 3' Characters Hits the Net
May 08, 2008 02:05:09"The Mummy" fans have gotten the chance to get a better look into the characters to be featured in the forthcoming "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" as a batch of new stills from the action horror film has reached the virtual world. The brand new photos allegedly have been outed by Universal Pictures.
The first three stills expose three stars from the movie posing as their characters. The first one shows Jet Li being Emperor Han. He can be seen saddled up on a horse and suited in a full battle armor. The second pictured Michelle Yeoh as sorceress Zi Yuan wearing colorful Chinese one-piece dress, cheongsam, and the third let out Maria Bello's character Evelyn O'Connell. The fourth still gives a glimpse into the terra cotta army.
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'The Mummy' to Have Two More New Sequels?
March 12, 2008 02:03:22While talking about her character in the latest "The Mummy" sequel "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor", actress Maria Bello let out that there will be two more Mummy sequels. According to MTV News, the Golden Globe-nominated actress for her role in "A History of Violence" revealed that she has been signed for the movie franchise new trilogy.
The actress, who replaces Rachel Weisz, the original depicter of Evelyn Carnahan-O'Connell, stated that though she didn't have the information when the next two sequels are set to be developed, she know for sure that there will be another Mummy film. "I don't know when, but it's going," she commented. "[There will] absolutely be 'The Mummy 4.'" Further, the 40-year-old actress suggested that the next location may take place in the Amazon.
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Spin-Off of 'The Mummy' to Be Developed?
March 06, 2008 04:03:56Though the third installment of "The Mummy" franchise "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" has yet to hit the theaters, the talks about the film's spin-off have hit the web. According to Herald Sun, Rob Cohen, "The Mummy 3" director is considering to make a spin-off series from the character of Alex O'Connell who is played by Australian actor Luke Ford.
On Wednesday, March 5, the director expressed his hopes stating, "We may spin off into a complete father-son direction with Brendan, but by getting an actor who is in his 20s and not a teenager, we can also put the future on his shoulders." Further, in an interview with the publication, the 26-year-old actor also revealed that the spin-off talk has indeed been done. "There was talk at one point they might do a spin off series with Alex O'Connell depending on the success of this film", said the actor. He then added, "...they're picking me up to be in the franchise, not necessarily taking over it. I'd definitely like to be part of that series if they ask me again."
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Another Behind-the-Scenes Mummy 3 Video Posted
November 22, 2007 01:11:26The sixth and latest video from "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" set in Shanghai has been submitted by director Rob Cohen onto his official blog for fans of the horror action adventure franchise to see it online by now.
Labeled "1st Night", the video features what looks like to be an impressive chase scene shot on location. It also shows Cohen talking about his love for filming at night, creating movie magic while other people are sleeping. Head to the link above to check it out.
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New Mummy Still Featuring Jet Li as the Dragon Emperor
October 24, 2007 02:10:42Never miss to give an update to his official blog for his current project "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor", director Rob Cohen has delightfully posted another production still from the project, this time featuring the first look of martial arts expert Jet Li.
As seen on the above left, the photo shows the back image of Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell as he is about to take a kick from a gravity-defying Li, who plays a despotic Emperor in 50 B.C. whose evil is punished by a terrible curse. Li, according to Cohen, just shot his scene of riding a black stallion into battle in a jade armor on Monday, October 22, 2007.
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New Mummy Behind-the-Scenes Clip Featuring Brendan Fraser
October 10, 2007 04:10:06There's something new on Rob Cohen's official blog of his new project "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." A fourth behind-the-scenes clip has been submitted on it featuring the flick's lead actor Brendan Fraser.
Created by Todd Grossman, the documentary filmmaker for the movie, the clip follows Fraser as he shot a scene during a rainy day in Montreal Canada and the process behind it. Despite the not-so-friendly weather, the actor carried out his task seriously, taking shots of what seemed to be a comedic sequence where he is trying to catch a fish.
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Rob Cohen Brought Up New Mummy Photos and Update
October 03, 2007 01:10:31Production on "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" seems to progress smoothly as helmer Rob Cohen has delightfully updated his official blog with few new pictures, behind-the-scenes videos, and info on the project, which is currently filming in Montreal, Canada.
The photos, one of which you can see on the left, show the first look images of cast members Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, and Isabella Leong as well as a brunette Maria Bello in her portrayal of Evelyn Carnahan-O'Connell. Fraser reprises his role as Evelyn's husband, the adventurous Rick O'Connell, while Yeoh and Leong play a female wizard and beautiful assassin, respectively.
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First The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Set Pic Stunning
September 13, 2007 11:09:52After days of filming, finally the first image from the set of "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" has surfaced online which sure will delight fans of the "Mummy" franchise who cannot wait to learn more about the project.
Posted by director Rob Cohen on his official blog, the photo, as seen above left, was taken from the mausoleum set for the flick by still photographer Jasin Boland. So artistic is the picture that Cohen even suggested it could make for "a cool wallpaper background on your computer."
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Maria Bello Falls Victim to the "Mummy"
May 14, 2007 01:05:26Do express your joy, "Mummy" fans, Evelyn Carnahan O'Connell will still be in the gang indeed as the filmmakers of "The Mummy 3" has cast Maria Bello in for the role.
Bello, last seen in Michael Mayer-directed family drama "Flicka", is replacing Rachel Weisz who recently decided not to reprise the part, which she played in the two previous installments of the franchise.
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Alex O'Connell of "The Mummy 3" Cast!
May 01, 2007 04:05:49After months of speculations, finally the curtain is being lifted on who to play the lead character of Alex O'Connell in "The Mummy 3."
Variety has come up with news reporting that Universal Pictures and director Rob Cohen have chosen 26-year-old Luke Ford to assume the role, who is depicted as the son of Rick O'Connell, hero from previous "Mummy" installments played by Brendan Fraser. Here the character is said to follow his father to China and the Himalayas where they run into a new shape-shifting mummy, a former Chinese emperor cursed by a female wizard.
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Brendan Fraser Confirmed Joining "Mummy 3"
April 12, 2007 11:04:57No doubt providing the link between the second and third installment of the hit adventure series, Brendan Fraser finally is positive to reprise his role as Rick O'Connell in Universal Pictures' "The Mummy 3."
Variety has confirmed that the actor has closed a rich deal to return for the third part of the franchise, thereby joining martial arts star Jet Li, who will play a major villain in the project. On the other hand, it is sadly reported that Rachel Weisz, who played Evelyn Carnahan in the previous two installments, has dropped out of talks to reprise the role.
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Jet Li to Become the "Mummy"
March 22, 2007 03:03:02Turns out the rumor does ring true. The Hollywood Reporter has delightfully brought in good news that Jet Li is holding negotiations with Universal Pictures to play the main villain in "The Mummy 3."
The third installment of "Mummy" franchise, the project has already had Rob Cohen on duty to direct based on script penned by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. While the likes of Sean Daniel, Stephen Sommers, and Bob Ducsay also Jim and James Jacks are all confirmed to produce, no deals come yet from stars of the two previous films, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
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Oded Fehr Not Returning for "Mummy 3"
March 06, 2007 10:03:36Though still no word yet on official cast lineup for "The Mummy 3" following the recent announcement of the flick's shooting location, seems there is one thing for sure that Ardeth Bay, the Medjai member who is also a strong ally of our hero Rick O'Connell, will not be featured in the movie.
The tidbit came out from none other than Oded Fehr himself, who portrayed the character in two previous installments of the series, as he told IGN during the promotion of "Resident Evil: Extinction" at WonderCon 2007.
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"Mummy 3" Lensed in Montreal
March 01, 2007 10:03:31Taking similar path as Marvel Studios has intended to apply on "The Incredible Hulk", Universal Pictures has also come to a conclusion to carry out production on "The Mummy 3" in Canada, only this task will be conducted in Montreal instead of Toronto, where the former is about to be shot.
Head of the Quebec Film and Television Council Hans Fraikin has confirmed the news to PlaybackMag.com supported by a statement from Michel Trudel of the Cite du Cinema studio, where the project is going to take shape.
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"Mummy 3" Story Unveiled
January 22, 2007 04:01:17After being tightly kept under wrap, Universal Pictures finally lets loose the story of "Mummy 3." SCI FI Wire has gained information from the project's co-writer Alfred Gough that the flick will still revolve around the O'Connell family with their grown son while presenting a new mummy as well.
"We figured out a really good family story with Rick and Evie, and [their son] Alex is now grown up," he remarked. "So it's really interesting."
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Brendan Fraser Returning for "Mummy 3"
September 09, 2006 09:09:36Rick O'Connell will be back onscreen. According to TMZ.com, Brendan Fraser has been signed up to once again play the character following Universal's decision to make "The Mummy 3" of which production is expected to begin early next year.
While plot details of the movie remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that "Smallville" creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are set to pen the script. As for the director, Universal is reported to have made an offer to "Jurassic Park III" helmer Joe Johnston, so the return of Stephen Sommers on the director's seat seems unlikely to happen.
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Reader's Reviews
The mummy and the mummy returns and the mummy: tomb of the dragon emperor is an awesome and amazing trilogy already!, and the mummy 3 or the mummy 4 has not even been released yet!. The mummy 3 comes out on august 1st, 2008 friday and the mummy 4 comes out in 2010 !...
posted by mummy3movie on Jul 23, 2008This movie will be awesome on blu ray disc on this january 2009!, i can't wait!=). And be on the look out for the mummy 4: end of time in 2010 or 2011 !=).
posted by potc4tfoy on Jun 28, 2008