The Emperor Dragon (Jet Li) attacks Rick O'Connell(Brendan Fraser) in THE MUMMY:TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR(2008).
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Cohen Unveils Jet Li as THE MUMMY
By: Jarrod Sarafin, News EditorDate: Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Source: Rob Cohen's Mummy Blog
Rob Cohen has once again updated his blog for THE MUMMY:TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR, this time giving the online media their first look at Jet Li in his upcoming film. In the snapshot provided, it looks like Li is about to deliver some high-flying kicks towards Brendan Fraser. Cohen also talked a little soundtrack details in his new blog..
Today, I shot Jet Li on his black stallion riding into battle in his jade armor. He looked nothing short of an Emperor. He has been totally professional and warm to me and the entire crew, like the prince he truly is.
As to the music: guys, trust me. Randy and I have done two classic scores (DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY and DRAGONHEART) that continue to be used in trailers and commercials a decade and a half later. This will be an original score with new themes, played by the London Symphony Orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studios. There will nothing “synth paddy” about it. It will be massive, thematic, and pulsing. I have great respect for Al Silvestri but this is a new, re-booted “Mummy” and it will have the score to match.
Here's some flavor of the mano a mano Brendan Fraser/Jet Li fight. Out here in Tianmo, there is no internet (there is no indoor plumbing!) so it takes some time in ‘dial-up’ back at the hotel. Be patient. I am trying to serve you up something special next July 30th, which takes the other 23 ½ hours a day!
Bye-Bye for now….
