A poster of the upcoming Hong Kong martial arts biopic "Ip Man". [ent.sina.com.cn]

A star-studded cast including Kung Fu star Donnie Yen Chi-Tan attended the world premiere of the Hong Kong martial arts biopic "Ip Man" in the Exhibition Theater in Beijing Wednesday night.

The production team, including director Wilson Yip, producer Raymond Wong, and action director Sammo Hung, star Lynn Hung and Siu-Wong Fan were all in attendance.

Many other big name celebrities from the mainland and Taiwan also showed up to give their congratulations.

The release date of the film has been pushed up to Dec. 12. Reportedly, many mainland cinemas will start screening for selected audiences on Thursday.

"Ip Man" is adapted from the life story of Ip Man, the grand master of the Wing Chun style of kung fu and teacher of legendary kung fu superstar Bruce Lee. This movie will be the first important record of the master's life.

Lead actress Lynn Hung, or Xiong Dai Ling walks on the stage during the world premiere of "Ip Man" in Beijing on Dec. 10, 2008.