Wednesday, February 24, 2010

2.24.2010 - News




Forget "Valentine's Day" and head East instead. From directors Tony Chan and Wing Shya comes the Hong Kong take on the star-studded rom-com, "Hot Summer Days".
Like its American counterpart, "Hot Summer Days" follows the intertwined stories of various couples as they embark on the arduous journey to find true love - giggles, tears and "Aww ..."
All's Well Ends Well Too 2010" may not be the most profound movie but you can't deny its entertainment value (what, were you expecting Shakespeare?). Starring some of the biggest names in the Hong Kong film industry, it knows not to take itself too seriously and go straight for the funny. It's a fine blend of mischief and mayhem that is guaranteed to generate more than its fair share of guffaws.
Loosely based on an older version of the film, "72 Tenants" has a plot that is scattered, disjointed and, at times, completely haphazard.
New characters and developments spring up randomly, and the jokes often go beyond slapstick into the realm of the ridiculous.
At first glance, it's easy to dismiss "Little Big Soldier" as yet another war epic set in ancient China. Any movie produced by Jackie Chan, however, is bound to generate a few giggles.

Vincent Kok will direct Sandra Ng and Louis Koo in a martial arts comedy produced by Peter Chan. Tentatively titled 'Heroine', Chan described the story as similar to The Incredibles and, hopefully, reminiscent of A Touch of Zen. Filming will begin soon at Hengdian. (Sina)


New Shaolin Temple - Nic Tse, Benny Chan



Nic Tse training to face against Andy Lau


Corey Yuen, Benny Chan (HunanTV)
Miriam Yeung, Alan Tam
Here Comes Fortune Hong Kong premiere last night

Ella Koon



Jay Chou's image from True Legend was used without authorization for marketing beer. In the film, Jay plays Drunken Master Beggar So's mentor.

Gillian Chung's 2008 film Fantastic Water Babes, after a two year delay, is slated for a summer release. In addition, Gillian will possibly work on a mainland drama 'Ling Zhu'. Albert Yeung reported paved the way for Gillian's return by donating RMB$40M to various charities. For her part, Gillian resigned with Emperor through the year 2020. (HunanTV)


China's state-run film colossus China Film Group will seek a stock market listing this year, with revenue likely to grow at 40% annually, according to its vice-prexy Shi Dongming.

An emotionally wrenching portrait of migrant workers in China, Last Train Home has already become one of the most acclaimed Canadian documentaries in recent years.

Cherie Chung

At the Taipei National Palace Museum buying souvenirs 

Charity premiere of Nine - Lau Ching-Wan, Amy Kwok
(HunanTV) (Sina)
Also Marsha Yuen, Pau Hee-Ching, Monica Chan (Sina) (CRI)

19 year-old Gong Mi signed with music label Amusic, 
the same label as Leon Lai, Miriam Yeung and Janice Man. (Gong Mi first became famous for her resemblance to Cecilia Cheung when she competed in the Super Girl contest.)
Grieving Hong Kong actress Michelle Yim may finally fulfill her late boyfriend Wan Chi Keung's longtime wish to marry her.
The actress is considering arranging minghun, or a ghost marriage according to Chinese traditions, to formalize their relationship, said reports. (Xinhua)
Her suspicious were aroused after she discovered that her jewellery worth an estimated NT$1 million, diamond watch, and other valuables were left intact, except for a missing laptop kept in her Louis Vuitton handbag. She also revealed that the intruder also left traces and went through her personal documents.

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