Toronto International Film Festival announces 2011 line-up
The Lady Luc Besson, World Premiere
The Lady is the extraordinary story of Aung San Suu Kyi and her husband, Michael Aris. It is also the story of the peaceful quest of the woman who is at the core of Burma’s democracy movement. Despite distance, long separations, and a dangerously hostile regime, their love endures until the very end. It’s a story of devotion and human understanding set against a backdrop of political turmoil that continues today. The Lady was written over a period of three years by Rebecca Frayn. Interviews with key figures in Aung San Suu Kyi’s entourage enabled her to reconstruct for the first time the true story of Burma’s national heroine. Stars Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis.
The Lady Luc Besson, World Premiere
The Lady is the extraordinary story of Aung San Suu Kyi and her husband, Michael Aris. It is also the story of the peaceful quest of the woman who is at the core of Burma’s democracy movement. Despite distance, long separations, and a dangerously hostile regime, their love endures until the very end. It’s a story of devotion and human understanding set against a backdrop of political turmoil that continues today. The Lady was written over a period of three years by Rebecca Frayn. Interviews with key figures in Aung San Suu Kyi’s entourage enabled her to reconstruct for the first time the true story of Burma’s national heroine. Stars Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis.
A Simple Life Ann Hui, Hong Kong, North American Premiere
Based on real people and events. Ah Tao was born in Taishan, China. She works as a servant for 60 years and has been serving four generations of the Leung family. For the past decade, Ah Tao lived with Roger, the only family member left in Hong Kong. Stars Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Wang Fuli and Qin Hailu. [vide. Miss Peach/Sister Peach]
11 Flowers Wang Xiaoshuai, World Premiere
Wang Han, an 11-year-old boy in the province of Ghizhou, is confronted by a runaway murderer hiding in the woods. The wounded man persuades Wang Han to help him out. Both frightened and fascinated, Wang Han and his friends promise to keep the man’s whereabouts secret from the police even when strange things begin happening at school. Stars Liu Wenqing, Wang Jinchun and Yen Ni.
CF: "Wu Xia" Premieres in Hong Kong, (Xinhua-gallery)
CF: Zhang Hanyu to Join Hands with Song Hye Kyo for China's Answer to 'Titanic'
Zhang Hanyu, has used a promotional event to reveal news that he will join the cast of director John Woo's new film, "The Sinking of the Steamer 'Peace' in 1949," [aka "1949","Pacific Steamer"] which is set to be China's answer to the 1997 hit film Titanic. [Previously]
Based on real people and events. Ah Tao was born in Taishan, China. She works as a servant for 60 years and has been serving four generations of the Leung family. For the past decade, Ah Tao lived with Roger, the only family member left in Hong Kong. Stars Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Wang Fuli and Qin Hailu. [vide. Miss Peach/Sister Peach]
11 Flowers Wang Xiaoshuai, World Premiere
Wang Han, an 11-year-old boy in the province of Ghizhou, is confronted by a runaway murderer hiding in the woods. The wounded man persuades Wang Han to help him out. Both frightened and fascinated, Wang Han and his friends promise to keep the man’s whereabouts secret from the police even when strange things begin happening at school. Stars Liu Wenqing, Wang Jinchun and Yen Ni.
Wang Xiaoshuai and cast of 11 Flowers (Sina)
CF: "Wu Xia" Premieres in Hong Kong, (Xinhua-gallery)
CF: Zhang Hanyu to Join Hands with Song Hye Kyo for China's Answer to 'Titanic'
Zhang Hanyu, has used a promotional event to reveal news that he will join the cast of director John Woo's new film, "The Sinking of the Steamer 'Peace' in 1949," [aka "1949","Pacific Steamer"] which is set to be China's answer to the 1997 hit film Titanic. [Previously]
CF: Rene Liu Promotes "Love in Space" in Beijing
The star-studded romance, "Love in Space," held its first news conference today in Beijing. Director Tony Chan along with his three lead actresses Rene Liu, Guey Lun Mei and Angelababy attended the event.
CF: A Very French Kiss for 'Perfect Baby' in Beijing
CF: Trailer Out for "Perfect Baby"
My Kingdom release delayed
My Kingdom's release has been pushed back to from Aug. 12 to Sept. 9 (Sina)
Wong Jing introduced the MV theme song for Treasure Hunt sung by Jane Zhang in Beijing. Composer Peter Kam and child actor Lin Miaoke also attended the press conference.
Wong Jing
Jane Zhang
Lin Miaoke
Peter Kam, Jane Zhang
Nadia Chan is married
The Hong Kong actress revealed that she has married a Chinese actor who is eight years her juniorMSN: Aaron Kwok quits race after car accident
MSN: Nicholas Tse takes a jab at Cecilia Cheung
MSN: Cecilia Cheung is still using Nicholas Tse’s credit card
MSN: Cecilia Cheung is still using Nicholas Tse’s credit card
MSN: Cherie Chung has no plans of making a comeback
A1: Kenny Bee and family 'treated like criminals' at Singapore airport
Actress groped by assistant director
Xiaoshan, who shot to fame as the body double of Zhang Ziyi for the nude scenes in "The Banquet", said she had not previously encountered these "hidden rules".
A1: Kenny Bee and family 'treated like criminals' at Singapore airport
Actress groped by assistant director
Xiaoshan, who shot to fame as the body double of Zhang Ziyi for the nude scenes in "The Banquet", said she had not previously encountered these "hidden rules".
Treasure Hunt MV
Jane Zhang performing theme for Treasure Hunt live
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2 comments:
Jane Zhang...yummy! :)
Yeah, I think she's glam'd up since her Super Girl days. Not overly so, though, just a bit more polished.
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