武則天將拍美劇 《權力的遊戲》製片人執導
Producers of HBO's fantasy drama Game of Thrones will work on a new historical series based on the life of Wu Zetian, the only empress in the history of China, according to a report by Hollywood Reporters.
據好萊塢記者報道，HBO魔幻鉅製《權力的遊戲》的製片人將根據中國歷史上唯一的女皇武則天的生活，製作一部新的歷史題材的美劇。
Christopher Newman, the brain behind Game, has signed a deal with Starlight Media and K.
《權力的遊戲》的製片人克里斯托弗•紐曼已經與星光傳媒和K.
Jam Media to develop and create 13-episode drama Empress.
Jam Media簽約，共同開發和製作《中國女皇》，第一季一共13集。
Starlight Media will fully finance the series, estimated at $70 million, and is reported to shop the project from K. Jam Media to broadcast networks after completion.
星光傳媒將全額投資該劇集，預算爲7000萬美元，據稱還將在劇集完成後從K. Jam Media購買版權，在網絡上播出。
Production is set to begin in Sichuan province in late 2017, with a premiere scheduled for 2018.
該劇計劃於2017年下半年在四川省開拍，預計於2018年首播。
Wu Zetian, China's only empress in history, was ruler of the country during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-906).
中國歷史上唯一的女皇武則天是中國唐代（公元618-906年）的一位統治者。
Wu was known for her wit and intelligence along with her ruthlessness and desire to achieve ultimate power regardless of means.
武則天以其聰明機智和殘酷無情，以及不擇手段獲得最高權力而著稱。
The series will follow her rise to the top through the court of Emperor Taizong as his favorite concubine.
該劇集將沿着武則天作爲唐太宗最寵幸的妃子，如何一步步走向權力的巔峯而展開。
Newman will executively produce the series alongside Starlight Media chairman Xu Yan, CEO Peter Luo and Beely Lee, as well as K. Jam CEO Kia Jam.
紐曼將與星光傳媒董事長顏旭、首席執行官Peter Luo和Beely Lee，以及K. Jam的首席執行官Kia Jam共同製作該劇集。
"I am very happy to announce this partnership and am looking forward to working with this excellent creative team to bring the story of the Empress Wu to a global audience," Xu said in a statement.
顏旭在一份聲明中表示：我非常高興宣佈這一合作伙伴關係，並期待與這個優秀的創作團隊共同努力，把女皇武則天的故事帶給全球觀衆。
"My partner Chris and I have already started to assemble a world-class team and are thrilled to be in business with our friends at Starlight Media.
Jam補充道：我和搭檔克里斯已經開始召集一個世界級的團隊，也很激動能與星光傳媒的朋友合作。
The story of the empress is a story of intrigue, history and power that provides a deep storytelling well that we hope will have numerous seasons to follow," Jam added.
女皇的故事裏陰謀、歷史和權力交織，其中有很多故事，我們希望能拍很多季。
Starlight Media is a US-based company founded by Xu in 2013.
星光傳媒由顏旭於2013年創立，總部位於美國。
Jam Media is an independent film and TV production company based in Los Angeles.
Jam Media是一家位於洛杉磯的獨立影視製作公司。
Newman, aside from his work in Game of Thrones, has worked on Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace, Notting Hill and Love Actually.
除了作爲《權力的遊戲》的製片人，紐曼還曾參與導演了《星球大戰前傳1：幽靈的威脅》，《諾丁山》和《真愛至上》。
Empress is uncast at the moment.
《中國女皇》目前尚未選定演員。
