Showing posts with label Chongqing Blues. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

10.28.2010 - News

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"Heart" edition of Midnight Beating poster
Finally, an official English title. Of course, my orignal translations Midnight Pulse/Midnight Heartbeat didn't prove out!

Simon Yam, Yang Yuyu
Li Nian, producer Ding Wei-Min, Francis Ng



Female leads include Faye Wong, Cecilia Cheung, Kelly Chen and Gigi Leung.
CRI: Angelababy Stars in CPC Anniversary Film
CRI: 'Lost in Panic Room' Photo Stills
The film tells the story of a puzzling series of murders in a mountain villa. Writer Liu Yunfei (Alec Su), who is famed for writing detective stories, is accidentally involved in the case. His detective skills finally help him discover the real murderer.

Pre-screenings have triggered comments that director Gao Qunshu has copied Hollywood's Western movies. Gao responded in an interview with China Daily, "I am not copying Hollywood. I am learning from it and using it in my own way."
Ship captain Lin Quanhai (Wang Xueqi) abandoned his wife and their son when the boy was only 10. They never saw each other again. One day, Lin is informed that his son has been shot dead by the police for stabbing and taking a hostage in a shopping mall in Chongqing. Lin decides to come to Chongqing to search for the life and memories of his son after he left him.
Newcomer Aarif Lee Plays Young Kung Fu Legend
The production was based on input from Lee's younger brother Robert and his two older sisters. Lee's daughter Shannon Lee and widow Linda Lee Cadwell, however, were not involved and there have been suggestions of interfamily controversy.

IFC will release the film theatrically and on video-on-demand in early 2011.
In the tradition of Hong Kong cinematic storytelling, Perfect Wedding recounts how Xin (Miriam Yeung), a wedding planner who despite always arranges amazing wedding for others, is left at the altar by her fiancé. Still heartbroken years later, she continues in wedding planning yet no longer believes in love.
The film stars Wang Qianyuan, who earned a nomination for best actor at TIIF. Born and raised in northeastern China, Wang said he is very familiar with characters like Chen, "Chen is a typical northeasterner, very relaxed and optimistic, he always finds the fun in life," Wang told the Global Times.

Sandra Ng and Tony Leung Ka-Fai, will costar in Eric Tsang's Lunar New Year film I Love Hong Kong. Wong Cho-Nam and Bosco Wong will play younger versions of Eric and Tony in the happier version of the Echoes of the Rainbow-like nostalgic comedy. (Xinhua)

Donnie Yen deleted earlier comments from his weibo complaining that The Legend of the Fist was not very good and had too much of the story deleted. He said that the box office would have been better and matched rival film Detective Dee otherwise. The posts attracted much media attention and Donnie said they were deleted so as not to be misunderstood. (Xinhua), 2


Late Autumn stills (Xinhua-gallery)

CRI: Karen Mok Graces Fashion Magazine, (Xinhua)

Huang Yi, Karen Mok (qq)

Found the MV for the theme song for Derek Chiu's Road Less Travelled sung by Karen Mok. It's an old Lowell Lo hit from 1986. Searching the interwebs, the film looks to have been filmed way back in 2009(!).
It plays fairly smoothly: (Tudou-MV)

MSN: Cecilia Cheung is not invited to Jordan Chan’s wedding
Jordan Chan and Cherrie Ying are not inviting their rumoured exes Cecilia Cheung and Eric Suen to their wedding bash.
Rumour has it that the actress has offered a high remuneration for Carina Lau's assistant, Siqi, as the latter is well-connected and familiar with China's film market.
"When I studied at the teaching college in China, my teacher told me 'Zhao Wei, you should change your profession.'

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

7.27.2010 - News

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CRI: Zhang Yimou's 'Hawthorn Tree' Due out Sept. 16
Zhang Yimou's new film "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" will open in Chinese cinemas on September 16, the director's producing partner Zhang Weiping has announced.
The film will premiere at the 67th Venice International Film Festival which will open on September 1. Theatrical release is set for September 28.
On top of playing the main character, Zhang will also serve as the producer of the film. The lead actor has been confirmed as Taiwan pop singer Lee-Hom Wang, who speaks fluent English.

Variety reports that Isaac Julien's Ten Thousand Waves featuring Maggie Cheung and Zhao Tao is short-listed for screening at the Venice International Film Festival. [Maggie Cheung is a Goddess]

2 classics return to former glory
The Hong Kong Film Archive will present restored classics Cold Blade (1970) and The Story of Wong Fei-hung (Part I) (1949) in August and September as part of the Restored Treasures series.



Long-shelved Gillian Chung vehicle is an out-there HK "island movie" mixing the tender, silly and fantastical.


Aftershock has brought in 180 million yuan at the box office after 4 days. The original 500 million yuan goal is quite reasonable now. (Sina) Based on Sina comments and reviewers, Aftershock has a 85.9 /100 rating. 85.7 is the average rating, with 70 the lowest since the panel's inception in early 2009. An accompanying chart shows ratings for various films. (Sina)


You can't get these at the San Diego Comic-Con
12" action figure of Donnie Yen

Limited Edition action figures of Donnie Yen will go on sale at the Hong Kong Book Fair to coincide with Donnie Yen's birthday, July 27. Yen himself has ordered 10 sets to give away as gifts. It was announced today (July 27) that Fist of Legend: The Return of Chen Zhen will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival, and for the Venice Film Festival, Shu Qi will take 4 days off from shooting Feng Xiaogang's If You Are the One 2 in order to attend the Venice premiere. A Mainland and Hong Kong release is scheduled Sept. 21 during the Mid-Autumn Festival (Sina)

The music video of the title track "Baby" was just released on July 27.


Jane Zhang publicity photo for concert tour for I Believe CD that begins in Shanghai, Aug. 14




Gigi Lai could earn up to seven figures if she decided to make a comeback and endorse commercial products according to one appliance PR spokeswoman. Faye Wong and Michelle Reis earn roughly that much for their endorsements. However, the wife and new mother is unlikely to return to work. (Xinhua)


Photos from yesterday show a happy family gathering (Xinhua-gallery)

Lucas and Cecilia Cheung



Quintus and Deborah

Leaving


The 34-year-old magician became an international celebrity after an exceptional performance at the CCTV New Year's Gala 2009 in China.
ChinaHush: Girl enters model contest to chase pop star Andy Lau

HKStandard: 'Tentacle of lies'
Octopus Cards stands accused of having lied to 1.97 million cardholders.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

6.22.2010 - News

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Guei Lun-Mei's sexy pole dancer scene was cut from Ocean Heaven

HKMagazine: Break Up Club
The real heroes of this film are the two leads—Jaycee Chan and Fiona Sit, regardless of whether they were an actual real-life item before (as the tabloids claim), they are the one of the most convincing on-screen couples we’ve seen in a long time...Who would have thought frigging Jackie Chan’s son would turn out to be a bit of an actor after all?
Variety: Once a Gangster
The directing bow of "Infernal Affairs" scribe Felix Chong, "Once a Gangster" covers familiar Hong Kong genre turf, but does so with a wacky comedic eye, if less overall success. Centered around a mild restaurateur with mob connections who's forced to head a Kowloon Triad, the script shows brief flashes of wit and intelligence, and plays hit-and-run with local genre conventions in a way that will amuse Asiaphiles but leave others scratching their heads. http://hkmdb.com/news/?p=5620
FBA: The Karate Kid (功夫夢) (5/10)(Chinese version)
Beijing-set remake of the 1984 film looks lush but is dramatically bland and culturally problematical.

Wong Kar-Wai's Grand Master is said to have completed filming and now entered the editing phase. Ultimately, Brigitte Lin did not make a comeback appearance. Zhang Ziyi's role is said to be that of a female killer. Zhao Benshan and Song Hye-Kyo also appear. A Lunar New Year opening is still anticipated despite some delays. It will compete against 4 powerhouse films: Chen Kaige's Zhao's Orphan, Zhang Yimou's Love Under the Hawthorn Tree, Jiang Wen's Let the Bullets Fly and Feng Xiaogang's You Are the One 2. (Sina)

First look: 'The Green Hornet' trailer (THR)
CRI: Jay Chou in 'Green Hornet' Trailer
A new trailer for "The Green Hornet" has offered an early peek at how Jay Chou passes as the Green Hornet's sidekick.
Kwok plays a circus clown who accidentally inhales a chemical gas while treasure hunting on a mountain. The gas left by the Japanese army in World War II turns him into a giant, mutated Orc-like creature from the movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
This year’s Golden Horse Awards Ceremony will shift to Taoyuan County and be held on 20 Nov 2010.
Vivian Hsu, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Ma Ju-Lung

Vivian Hsu

 


Charlene Choi - Shanghai (June 20)

Charlene Choi was is Shanghai to promote her new Mandarin album 'As a Sa'. She said Twins was not disbanding and the duo would release an album next year. (Sina-slideshow), 2
HK actress Charlene Choi tired of comedies
Charlene Choi revealed that she is tired of doing comedies and hopes to some day do a romantic tragedy, reported Chinese media.
"A lot of people approach me to do comedies and I generally don't turn them down, but I hope a director will ask me to do a romantic tragedy," she said during a promotional event for her new film "Jade Pearl" - yet another comedy - in Shanghai on Sunday.
"In almost every film, the director asked me to dress like a man," Choi lamented. "Maybe I just look like one."
Edison Chen to make comeback by October
Controversial Hong Kong actor Edison Chen has announced his plans to return to the music scene by October. He revealed this in an interview with Sina after performing John Lennon's Imagine at Hong Kong rapper duo Fama's recent concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
Sammi Cheng spotted with ex-squeeze
Sammi Cheng and Andy Hui have fuelled more speculation that they are back together, after they flew back from Taipei together.
Hui, 42, who was the first to be seen in the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday, was adamant that he had gone to Taiwan for business - to get a director for a new music video, he told Ming Pao Daily News.
Lin Chiling expressed her disappointment over the dismal ratings of her Japanese drama serial "Moonlight Lovers" and revealed that she hopes to take some acting classes next year, reported Chinese media.
Speaking to reporters while attending the high-profile Royal Ascot horse races in the UK, Lin was evasive and said, "Could we not talk about the ratings (of "Moonlight Lovers")? Frankly, I am a little depressed at the moment."
SG: Cecilia Cheung plans return for mom
One month after giving birth to her second son, Cecilia was reported to be on the prowl for opportunities to resume her acting career. Cecilia is believed to need to supplement her mother's expenses.
It was reported that Stephen was offering Cecilia the leading role for the upcoming sequel to his widely-successful King of Comedy, a 1999 comedy in which Cecilia's turn as a club girl propelled her to fame.
Stephen Chow is the second director who has approached Cecilia for movie roles - director Derek Tung had previously indicated his interest in casting both Cecilia and her son Lucas in a movie.
Michelle Reis was celebrating her 40th birthday at a restaurant with husband Julian Hui, billionaire and son of Hong Kong's shipping and property tycoon Hui Sai Fun, when she ran into her old flame, Joseph Lau...Just the day before Michelle had put up a picture of her in a bikini on the Web, apparently in a bid to dispel rumours of her pregnancy.
Michelle Reis' 40th birthday

Jean Todt, Michelle Yeoh - Moscow
June 19, Montblanc Moscow White Nights Festival (Xinhua)
Huang Xiaoming Harbour City appearance for UNICEF (Sina)

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

6.1.2010 - News

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Illusion Apartment

Illusion Apartment" tells a story about the devil which lurks in people's hearts. Considering the impact of horror films on youngsters, there will be a warning sign on the posters displayed in cinemas; however they will not be restricted to see the film.

Jackie promoting Karate Kid

Jackie, Jaden Smith appearing on Good Morning, Dallas

CRI: "The Karate Kid" Premieres in Dallas
LATimes: 'Karate Kid' update breaks down some Chinese walls

Action packed trailer for Wind Blast  (Thanks, Valerie)


Global Times: Everything's an act, from Cannes to the coming-out young actor
Chongqing Blues' publicist said that the film was "Wang's first attempt at commercial films" while Wang insisted on his "artistic director" status.

WSJ: Cannes 2010: Young Director from Singapore Builds a ‘Sandcastle’


CRI: "North Latitude 31 Degrees Videotapes" Premieres on June 11
The Chinese horror-adventure film "North Latitude 31 Degrees Videotapes," directed by A Gan and is based on a mysterious tape he purchased.
The producer refused to unveil if there is indeed a wild man recorded on the tapes.

May 30 - Feng Xiaogang and wife, Xu Fan, at web site launch event for After Shock

Co-star Zhang Guoqiang


Du Yuhang (To Yu-Hang) promotes Legend is Born at a press conference. The actor has studied Wing Chun for eight years and co-star Louis Fan Siu-Wong has spent the past year learning it, so the film promises authentic Wing Chun.The film opens just as the World Cup begins at the end of June. (Sina)


Teresa Mo

Teresa Mo made an uncompenstated endorsement for a health product brand. She was grateful when the brand chairman Dr Helen Chan treated Teresa's daughter after she came down with the swine flu last year.(Sina)

31 year-old Karena Lam is reportedly preparing to return to show business. After spending the past few years studying in Canada, Karena has indicated an interest and willingness to accept suitable scripts. She will attend the Shanghai promotion of Don Quixote in which she appears. (Xinhua)


Joan Lin Feng-Chiao

Jaycee Chan and mom


Jaycee Chan

Jaycee's mom Lin Feng-Chiao made a surprise appearance at an album release event. Jaycee recently posted childhood pictures on his blog in advance of Children's Day, June 1, that will also be included in his album. (Xinhua), (Sina)

Huang Yi

As a child, Huang Yi was very energetic, later she was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Once, in primary school, Huang Yi came home but was locked out without a key. Hovering by the gate she figured out a solution, Huang Yi climbed up an outdoor gas pipe to the third floor to jump into the apartment!  "It was a great feeling!" The young girl had a lot of courage but Huang Yi once did something that was really worried the whole family. She lived in Shanghai with her grandmother while her parents worked in Beijing at a primary school. During summer vacation, Huang Yi decided to visit her parents. She bought a sleeper ticket and took a 12-hour train ride to Beijing. Because her parents didn't know she was coming, Huang Yi arrived at the train station and didn't know what to do next. She found a kindly grandfather at the station and explained her situation. The grandfather took the little girl home and fed her then helped her find her parents the next day. (Xinhua)

Sister Lee Ka-Ming, Michelle Reis

Michelle Reis's elder sister reportedly married in a low-key ceremony. She is said to be 5 months pregnant. The groom is a 43 year-old optics mogul introduced by Michelle. (Xinhua)

Lisa S flashes her ring in Taipei appearance (May 28)

Pretty in pink


 
Bai Ling (Xinhua)

(May 31) Carina Lau appearing for luggage brand

 


Angie Chiu (1973, 3rd runner up) and other former Miss Hong Kong
contestants visit Sichuan for post-earthquake reconstruction fund raising. 

Monica Chan (Miss Hong Kong, 1989)

Zhang Ziyi spent Children's Day in Sichuan and renewed her commitment to raising funds for earthquake reconstruction.



Zhang Ziyi visits an orphanage in Deyang, Sichuan

Lin Peng visited autistic children in Beijing on behalf of Jackie Chan's Charitable Foundation while Jackie is in the US promoting The Karate Kid.
The annual Huading Awards were held in Beijing on Saturday, May 29, 2010. The Awards recognize Chinese celebrities' public images and social influences based on a jury panel's decisions and results of nationwide polls. Honored celebrities are from the film, television, opera, pop music and broadcasting fields.

Zhou Xun was later spotted dining with Doze Niu Cheng-Tse (Monga) leading to reports that she will star in his next film which he is currently planning in Beijing. (Xinhua)

Despite an earlier donation controversy that almost damaged Zhang Ziyi's reputation, the actress was listed among the Top 10 Chinese Celebrities with the Best Public Images announced by the Huading Awards on Saturday.