Emperor, Le Vision team on Lo Chi-leung mystery

Hong Kong's Emperor Movies and China's Le Vision Pictures are joining around the period murder-mystery feature directed by Lo Chi-leung and produced by Derek Yee. The companies introduced the project Thursday within the American Film Market. Distribution in China will probably be overseen by Le Vision Pictures, and EMP will handle sales and distribution for your relaxation around the world. The still untitled production, that's been in pre-production near Shanghai, will star Nicholas Tse, Lau Ching-wan and Yang Me. Principal photography will begin this month for just about any summer season release. Lo and Yee labored together on ''Viva Erotica'' (1996), ''Double Tap'' (2000) and ''Inner Senses'' (2002). Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com