
ANCHOR: In the latest clash between Chinese censors and international artists, the 1940's drama "Shanghai," was forced to switch locations after being banned from filming in China because of the script. The film stars Chinese actors Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li, as well as American actor John Cusack. The crew is now almost finished with production in Thailand. Here's more: STORY: "Shanghai" star Chow Yun-fat said at a press conference on Sunday that there had been problems with filming in China, but didn't go into detail. [Chow Yun-fat, "Shanghai" Actor]: "Of course we have some problems in China but finally we shot in London and in Thailand." The film crew failed to secure a shooting permit because of the script, and has been filming in Thailand since March. But the actors aren't complaining. Actress Gong Li, of "Memoirs of a Geisha"-fame, says the sets look better in Thailand. [Gong Li, "Shanghai" Actress]: "Everything is beyond my expectation, I think the building in Bangkok is much more good-looking than in China." Chow also compared "Shanghai" to his older projects like "Shanghai Godfather." But he says the production quality of "Shanghai" is better. [Chow Yun-fat, "Shanghai" Actor]: "If there people in here when they were young, they're watching Chow-por Shanghai (Shanghai Godfather in English) for long long time. And another 20 years later, I'm still shooting the same old deal. But it is totally different. It's huge, sad, the clash, the costume, lightning, and <b>...</b>
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