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    BEIJING, Sept.14 (Xinhuanet) --  One of China's most acclaimed directors, Zhang Yimou, is planning a third martial-arts epic after the success of his two other martial-arts films.

    The 52-year-old filmmaker, whose works include "Ju Dou," "Raise the Red Lantern" and "The Road Home," said that he has become addicted to shooting martial-arts films. China Radio International reported Tuesday.

    The Chinese director also revealed that his third movie will not be a simple repeat of the previous ones, and a special squad of screenplay writers will work to create a spectacular scenario.

    Zhang's "Hero," a ancient Chinese saga starring Jet Li, topped the box-office for two straight weekends after its belated U.S. debut in late August.

    Close behind it is Zhang's "House of Flying Daggers," another martial-arts historical tale playing at the Toronto International Film Festival and due in U.S. theatres late this year.

    (CRIENGLISH.com)