Perfect World Reaches Agreement with CFGC on Both the Film and Game Versions of 'The War of the Red Cliff'

Perfect World Reaches Agreement with CFGC on Both the Film and Game Versions of 'The War of the Red Cliff'

BEIJING, Aug. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Beijing Perfect World Co,. Ltd, the famous online-game developer and publisher, recently reached a cooperation agreement with China Film Group Corporation ("CFGC") concerning the large scale 3D MMORPG named "The War of the Red Cliff," which will open to the public shortly, as well as the film of the same name that will be directed by John Woo, with production schedule to start on August 7, 2007.

The War of the Red Cliff, the film screened by CFGC, is expected to beone of the most remarkable movies of 2007, with a release date of 2008. This film, comprised of wonderful and well-known stars, includes director John Woo, and idols such as Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshivo, Chen Chang, Fengyi Zhang, Jun Hu, Dawei Tong, Chiling, and Vicki.

In the fourth quarter of 2007, Beijing Perfect World plans to launch the second big-scale MMORPG called "The War of the Red Cliff" which uses the self- developed new-version of the Angelica 3D game engine. Differentiated from the traditional Japanese game "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", this newly-produced game highlights the most grandiose scenery. "The War of the Red Cliff" aims to provide gamers with the reality and trueness of real battle scenes from the three kingdoms era, so players have the chance to experience a Chinese version of the pure, traditional "Romance of Three Kingdoms."

After effective talks, Beijing Perfect World and CFGC will cooperate more actively both on the game and film versions, bringing into play respective advantages in specific fields.

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Brief Introduction of CFGC:

China Film Group Corporation ("CFGC"), approved by the State Council, is a top-ranking large scale film cooperation which is made up of eight units consisting of the former China Motion Picture Studio, Beijing Film Studio, China Children's Film Studio, CFCC, China Film Equipment Corporation, Film Channel Program Center, Beijing Film Developing and Video Studio and Hua Yun Film & TV Laser Discs Co,. Ltd in 1999. Its business principle circles integrated business progress on the basis of film and TV.

With over 50 years' history, Beijing Film Studio and China Children's Film Studio have laid a solid foundation of film manufacture brand for CFGC. Since its establishment in 1999, CFGC has produced several good films such as "Emerge", "Zhang side", "Hua yao Bride in Shangri-La", "Promise", "Yun Shui Yao", "and You and Me", "June Boys, The Parking Attendant in July", and "The Secret of the Magic Gourd". All of them have won the best reputation in society and achievement in economy. Therefore, a good number of producers, as well as many well-known corporations from domestic and overseas markets are interested to join.

Introduction of Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd., ( http://www.wanmei.com/en/wanmei.htm ) was founded in 2004, and was originally invested in by Mr. Chi Yufeng, the president of Human Software Corporation, a leading company in educational software enterprises in China, as well as other well-known people in Information Technology. The aim of the company is to develop world-class national online games with heart and soul, while striving to be China's leading online gaming development team and publicizing traditional Chinese culture to the world.

The Company has an effective management team, outstanding techno-talents, wide markets and a rich marketing experience. Relying on precise and stable technical accumulation and deep international influences, the company commits itself to developing internationally competitive products and to leading Chinese interactive entertainment products to the world through extensive international cooperation.

Perfect World ( http://www.w2i.com.cn/ )is a fantastic 3D online game presented by Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd. Starting from a traditional Chinese myth that Pangu built the sky, land and people, the game created a fantasy world and took players to times of old, with its epic backgrounds and grandiose story content.

As a wholly homemade masterpiece, "Perfect World" covers many creative elements that are leading at home and abroad. The large and seamless map completely clears up regional limitations; flying status makes the 3D war in a real sense possible; while the function that lets large factions build cities by themselves allows players to have fun while creating a whole new world. The private home system enriches the communication between players. Allowing them to make their own armaments lets them possess unique weapons. Also, there are more systems available like individualized image setups, freely designed fashion systems and a buddy system. Some designs are very interesting: flying kites and fishing, for players who may want to relax; carriages and yachts, for those that want to kick back. All these features allow players to appreciate the magnificent scenery in "Perfect World."

Introduction of "Wulin2"

"Wulin2"is a 3D Q edition Wu Xia fantasy online game, which was developed by Beijing Perfect World in 2006. It created a brand-new "Online Comedy Game" entertainment style for gamers. The game story starts at the Tongfu hostel in the small town of Qixia, and then moves on to the world, which is full of peril. It brings the players to the unpredictable Wulin world where they can do what ever they like, while trying their best to become a hero.

The story behind the game "Wulin2" is drawn from the famous modern comedy teleplay of the same name. In order to inherit "Perfect World's" consistent and precise game style, the game is created by an advanced 3D engine. It possesses the characteristics of a small-sized client server, with low computer hardware requirements and fancy images. Using the many wonderful characteristics of the "Wulin" teleplay, Beijing Perfect World initiated the "Online Comedy Game." It concentrates on a comfortable, humorous game style from the aspects of game background, tasks, systems and so on, and it always amuses the players through humorous dialogue and tasks.

Introduction of "Zhu Xian"

Beijing Perfect World will launch a large-scale fantasy, self-cultivating online game "Zhu Xian," which is based on the extremely popular novel that is dominating the top ten most popular novels of Baidu. Its unique fourth- generation MMPRPG system configuration will renovate the current Chinese online game market.

"Zhu Xian Online" will inherit the fantasy elements of the novel, express China's beautiful scenery and truly let the player experience the full process of self-cultivation. This beyond-space-and-time "4D" online game has an abundant production system, complex mage equipment and a variety of regions. The game will have furious clan battles, and will allow the players to enter the mysterious underground. The game creates two unique ways of leveling up and self-cultivation, and will bring a totally different fantasy online game to you.

Source: Beijing Perfect World Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Li Meng, Media Executive, Marketing Department of Beijing
Perfect World Co., Ltd., +86-10-5885-8555 x1140, or fax, +86-10-5885-1012, or
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