--- title: Netflix Announces First Original Movie, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend To Premiere Simultaneously On Netflix And In Select Global IMAX® Theaters publisher: "IMAX" description: "Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen star under the direction of Yuen Wo-Ping in the Sequel to the Academy Award®-winning 2000 film BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. and NEW YORK , Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --  Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend, the stunning next chapter in the saga started by the" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/netflix-announces-first-original-movie-crouching-tiger-hidden" date: 2014-09-30 last_updated: 2014-09-30 --- Netflix Announces First Original Movie, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend To Premiere Simultaneously On Netflix And In Select Global IMAX® Theaters ================================================================================================================================================================== Tue, Sep 30, 2014 **_Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen star under the direction of Yuen Wo-Ping in the Sequel to the Academy Award®-winning 2000 film_** BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. and NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- _Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend,_ the stunning next chapter in the saga started by the critically and popularly acclaimed Ang Lee martial arts epic, will premiere exclusively on Netflix and in selected global  IMAX® theaters on August 28, 2015. ![IMAX Logo.](http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20111107/MM01969LOGO "IMAX Logo.") Produced by The Weinstein Company, _Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend_ echoes the themes of the original movie, but tells its own story -- one of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption, set against breathtaking action in an epic martial arts battle between good and evil that will decide the fate of the Martial World. Directed by the renowned martial arts choreographer (_The Matrix Trilogy and Kill Bill 1&2)_ and director (_Tai Chi Master_) Yuen Wo-Ping, _Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend_ stars Michelle Yeoh (_Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Lady_) reprising her role as Yu Shu-Lien and Donnie Yen (_Ip Man 1&2, Monkey King 3D_) as Silent Wolf. The film is to be the first of several major films backed by Netflix to premiere on the same day on the world's leading Internet TV network and in select IMAX theaters globally, giving consumers and exhibitors around the world unparalleled flexibility in how, when and where they enjoy a major motion picture. "Fans will have unprecedented choice in how they enjoy an amazing and memorable film that combines intense action and incredible beauty," said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. "We are honored to be working with Harvey Weinstein and a world-class team of creators to bring this epic story to people all over the world and to partner with IMAX, a brand that represents the highest quality of immersive entertainment, in the distribution of this film." "The moviegoing experience is evolving quickly and profoundly, and Netflix is unquestionably at the forefront of that movement," said TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein. "We are tremendously excited to be continuing our great relationship with Netflix and bringing to fans all over the world the latest chapter in this amazing and intriguing story." "IMAX has a terrific opportunity, via this partnership with Netflix, to release _Crouching Tiger_ – a high-quality, action-packed film that is right in our wheelhouse -- at the end of the summer blockbuster season," said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment. "We are particularly hopeful it will play in our highly successful China market. In territories where we simultaneously release with Netflix, we are excited to offer consumers the option of deciding how, when and where they want to view the film, and exhibitors the opportunity to participate in this alternative form of content in a new and innovative way." Based on the acclaimed novel, _Iron Knight, Silver Vase,_ by Wang Dulu (book 5 in the _Crane-Iron Pentalogy_) and written by John Fusco (_Marco Polo)_  the new film is produced by Harvey Weinstein (_Academy Award winner - The King's Speech, The Artist) and_ Peter Berg (_Emmy Award winner - Friday Night Lights; Lone Survivor, Hancock)_ and Sarah Aubrey (_Friday Night Lights; Lone Survivor, Hancock)_ and executive produced by Morten Tyldum (_Headhunters, The Imitation Game),_ Ralph Winter (_X-Men_ franchise), Anthony Wong, and Bey Logan _(The Medallion)_. _Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend_ also stars Harry Shum Jr (_Glee, Revenge of the Green Dragons),_ Jason Scott Lee  _(Seventh Son, Hawaii Five-O),_ Roger Yuan (_Bulletproof Monk),_ Eugenia Yuan (_Revenge of the Green Dragons)_ and newcomer Natasha Liu Bordizzo. Principal photography is now underway in New Zealand. The film's director of photography is Tom Sigel (_Drive, X-Men: Days of Future Past)_ and design is led by the Academy Award_®-_winning _Lord of the Rings_ team of costume designer Ngila Dickson, production designer Grant Major and visual effects supervisor Mark Stetson.   **About Netflix** Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 50 million members in nearly 50 countries enjoying more than one billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including original series. For a low monthly price, Netflix members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. **About The Weinstein Company** The Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein. During Harvey and Bob's tenure at Miramax and TWC, they have received 348 Oscar nominations and won 82 Academy Awards. Since 2005, TWC and Dimension Films have released such films as VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA; THE READER; INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS; SCRE4M; SPY KIDS: THE KING'S SPEECH; THE IRON LADY; UNDEFEATED; THE ARTIST; THE MASTER; SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK; DJANGO UNCHAINED; SCARY MOVIE 5; LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER; PHILOMENA; THE GIVER and THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY. Upcoming releases include ST. VINCENT; THE IMITATION GAME; PADDINGTON and BIG EYES. TWC boasts an active television production division which garnered nine Emmy nominations in 2013 and five in 2014. TWC Television produces the reality powerhouse _Project Runway,_ with its spin-off series _Project Runway All Stars_ and _Under The Gunn_.  Recent TWC television productions include _Mob Wives, Million Dollar Shoppers_, _Rodeo Girls_ and _Trailer Park: Welcome to Myrtle Manor_. Scripted projects currently in production include John Fusco's _Marco Polo_. Scripted projects in development include _Ten Commandments_ and Daniel Stashower's _The Hour Of Peril._  TWC also developed _Nanny Diaries_ and produced _The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency_. **About IMAX Corporation** IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. 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