Stuntman dies in set fire

A stuntman died on the set of John Woo's upcoming historical epic, Red Cliff, after an intentionally-set fire raged out of control in an action scene being filmed in the Chinese capital.

According to the Beijing News, six others were injured when the special-effects crew set fire to a small boat, which was then intentionally crashed into a larger boat. The fire overwhelmed both boats, killing the 23-year-old stuntman in the process.

"[The crew] is deeply distraught and full of regret. They are making every effort to make arrangements for the deceased, his family and the injured crew members," producers said in a statement.

There has been no word on the conditions of the six others, who were transported to a local hospital.

Woo was in Hong Kong promoting the Chinese-language film at the time, and immediately returned to Beijing. Red Cliff stars actor Tony Leung and is about one of the most storied battles in ancient Chinese history.