3.14.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

PR: HK Film Archive's "The Strange Case of Hong Kong Amoy Cinema" (HKFA)
To tie in with the programme, the HKFA will publish a research monograph entitled "The Amoy-dialect Films of Hong Kong" in late March.

FBA: I Do review

A terrific trio of leads, plus an atypical script, keep the China rom-com bar high.


TimeOutHK: Chow Yun-Fat interview 

CRI: "Snow Fall in Taipei" to Hit Mainland Cinemas

The film was directed by Chinese director Huo Jianqi, the director of "Postmen in the Mountains", a smash hit in Japan. A China/Japan/Hong Kong/Taiwan co-production, "Snow Fall in Taipei" is a romantic film starring popular Taiwan actor Berlin Chen along with the mainland actress Tong Yao

CF: Gorgeous Liu Yan in "Marrying Mr. Perfect"

Wong Jing's upcoming film "Marrying Mr. Perfect" is set to hit cinemas nationwide on March 16. Prior to its release, a series of still photos featuring gorgeous Liu Yan have been released.

A series of stills featuring Ruby Lin in "Blood Stained Shoes". Lin plays a virtuous mother who transforms into a demon/ghost.

(Sina-gallery)

In a recent newspaper interview, Vincent Zhao claimed that script changes on "Special Identity" lead to an argument between director Clarence Fok and cinematographer Peter Pau. Also, Zhao said that the changes reduced his role to that of a supporting cast member.

Vincent Zhao (Sina)

SGYahoo: Aaron Kwok & Nick Cheung in Malaysia

Following the high-profile filming of "The Viral Factor" in Kuala Lumpur last year, it seems that more Hong Kong filmmakers are looking to Malaysia for filming locations for their movies and this year, award-winning actors Aaron Kwok and Nick Cheung are that batch of Hong Kong stars, having arrived here recently to shoot Oxide Pang's detective thriller titled "Conspirator".

SGYahoo: Han Geng collaborates with Vicky Zhao
 

CF: Documenting Marbury in China

A program about two-time NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury, who has adjusted well to life in China after moving here in 2010, will be the first of 14 nonfiction documentaries from the Vibrant China series.

Former NY Knicks guard Stephon Marbury denies hitting fan after Chinese Basketball Association playoff game

Shanxi fined 60,000 yuan for crowd trouble

 

2.7.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

FBA: The Viral Factor review
Splashy but routine action thriller, with nothing between the shootouts and explosions.

CF: "The Viral Factor" Celebrates it BO Success

CRI: "I Do" Premieres in Beijing

Sun Honglei, Li Bingbing, Duan Yihong - Beijing (Sina)

Li Bingbing answers question at the Shanghai premiere (Sina), 2

CF: Stanley Kwan Plans to Invite Vicki Zhao and Joan Chen to Star in New Project
CRI: Tian Zhuangzhuang and Ang Lee Bag Cameo Roles in "Night Fall"
CF: Vicious Kara Hui in "Blood Stained Shoes"
A bunch of still photos, featuring Kara Hui, have been released for the very first time.

(Sina)

CF: New Posters out for "The Sword Identity"
CF: "Love" Brings Forward its Release Date

A batch of new still photos featuring the famous actress Shu Qi in the romance "Love" was released. The movie was slated for release on February 14th. Receiving enthusiastic responses during previous screening events, the movie's producer Wang Zhonglei decided to bring forward its date to February 13th.

(Feb.6) Taipei premiere of "Love"

Doze Niu, Shu Qi, Mark Chao

Shu Qi

Amber Kuo (Sina)

Wong Jing's "Mr. and Mrs. Gambler" opens Feb. 16

Stars Fiona Sit and Chapman To

(Sina)

MSN: Maggie Cheung to make showbiz comeback?

It is said that the movie star has been receiving numerous high paying film offers ever since her return to Hong Kong, one of which is Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien's period film,The Assassin.
A blockbuster film which boast of a US$10,000,000 (approximately S$12,480,000) production cost, the star studded lineup includes Shu Qi, Chang Chen and Tetsuya Komuro. Maggie Cheung is said to be portraying the role of a heroine, Nie Yin Niang.
MSN: Maggie Cheung calls comedies she acted in “rubbish”
Maggie also revealed that her initial image was "the girl with the bunny tooth". To be taken more seriously, she decided to correct her teeth with braces, and that paved the way for more serious roles and acting projects.

CF: A Brand New Gao Yuanyuan on Esquire Magazine
Different from her former pure image, she portrays a sexy tango dancer in the pictures.

CF: Liu Ye Graces Two Magazines

Liu Ye recently poses for two magazines "Comfort" and "His Life", showcasing his different sides.

CF: Bai Baihe: Magazine Favorite
In 2011, a small-budget romantic film "Love is Not Blind" made a little-known actress Bai Baihe rise to fame almost overnight.

(Sina-slideshow)

MSN: Nicholas Tse’s eldest son wants his parents to reconcile
CNA: Edison Chen feels victimised by Hong Kong tabloids over charity marathon
"I only want to do charity work; do I need to clean up my past?" said Chen.
MSN: Edison Chen runs for charity
Yesterday morning, the singer wore a long-sleeved t-shirt and a pair of shorts, arriving at the Standard Chartered Marathon in Hong Kong, 45 minutes before it began, to warm up. Edison let on that during his pre-marathon runs, he could not complete the entire 42km run, and added that he was nervous and had difficulty sleeping the previous night.

A1: No more secret marriage for Charlene Choi

Choi remained vague when she was told that fortune tellers in Hong Kong predicted that she will get married for the second time in the year of the Dragon. Asked whether she will secretly marry her lover in the future, she replied: "I've already done it before."

CNN: Apple manufacturing plant workers complain of long hours, militant culture
Miss Chen stares curiously at the iPad. Even though she works overtime in a factory in southwestern China that manufactures them, she's never seen the finished product.

CNN: Inside story of Foxconn shrouded in secrecy

On the day we filmed there, we were followed by a mysterious white car. Wherever we went, it went. Then it was joined by another. We approached to ask why, but the driver refused to acknowledge us.

1.31.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

FBA: Bona to introduce movie ratings to China
Jin Bo, marketing director of Bona Cineplex, stated that the in-house system — which could launch in late February — will only give guidance and will not enforce any age restrictions.

Film Review: All's Well Ends Well 2012
This entry has a bit more narrative cohesion, but at the expense of that "anything goes" humor that made the series so watchable.

SG: Dance Dance Dragon review

FBA: Dear Enemy review
The China rom-com goes global, with great chemistry between leads Xu Jinglei and Stanley Huang.

FBA: White Deer is Berlin's dark horse

The story is set one hundred years ago, after the Xinhai Revolution. During the period of social upheaval, two important families in White Deer Village in Shaanxi province war over land ownership, with a woman caught between them.

CNA: Chinese epic vies for gold at Berlin film festival

A sweeping Chinese epic, "White Deer Plain", will round out the list of 18 films vying for gold at the 62nd Berlin film festival, organisers said on Tuesday.

Chinese Blockbuster 'Flowers of War' Leaves U.S. Audiences Cold
Flaying ‘Flowers’: An Example of Western Media’s Bias Against China (WSJ)

ChinaDaily: Yao Ming eying film business
Foreign media report that Jay Cohen, an American film producer, is setting up a film finance fund with Yao Ming, which has caught the attention of China's media and public.

Newly released poster for "Nightfall" starring Simon Yam and Nick Cheung. Film is now in post-production.

Earlier poster featuring a "wanted" Nick Cheung

(Sina)

Latest poster for "Crazy Dinner" starring Huang Bo, Liu Hua and Fan Wei which opened January 23.

(Sina)

"I Do" starring Li Bingbing, Duan Yihong and Sun Honglei opens February 10.

Newly released photos of Li Bingbing

With Duan Yihong

Pregnant Li Bingbing

(Sina)

"Nightclub Suspense Tales" opens Feb. 10

Chrissie Chau

Deng Jia Jia

Jill Hsu Jie-er (Sina)

Anthony Wong filming in Henan

Joey Wang turned 45 on January 30 and posted a recent picture for her fans in a surprise to her fan club.

(Sina)

CF: Actress Yang Mi on Cosmo Bride Magazine

Richard Mille celebrates the year of the dragon with a watch that not only pays tribute to the legendary creature, but also his personal friend, international kungfu superstar Jackie Chan. On the front of the RM 057, a dragon grips the tourbillon bridge in one of its claws, while on the back on the black onyx base plate, a round engraved Jackie Chan signature rotates once every 60 seconds in time with the tourbillon's rotation. Limited edition of 36 pieces in 18K red gold or white gold with a red gold dragon. (A1)

MSN: Did Andy Hui successfully propose to Sammi Cheng?

SGYahoo: Nicholas and Cecilia reunited for CNY

CNA: Ethan Ruan begins serving national service

(Sina)

Daniel Wu: I'm totally not a romantic person (A1)

A1: Sammi Cheng rocked thousands at RWS

SGYahoo: Elanne Kong meets angry driver

Dumped in the middle of the highway on way to airport

SGYahoo: Rebecca Zhu denies cheating on boyfriend

MSN: Kelly Chen wants to be in-laws with Andy Lau

The singer declares that she wants to arrange for her soon-to-be-born son to marry Andy’s daughter
MSN: Andy Lau and wife expecting a baby girl
Hong Kong singer Andy Lau was previously speculated to be expecting a baby boy with his wife. This may not be true anymore with the singer's recent announcement.

SGYahoo: Andy Lau excited for "Dragon Girl"

MSN: Carina Lau claims Margie Tsang was “lucky” to have dumped Tony Leung
SGYahoo: Fans protecting Ron Ng
Actress Viann Zhang has become the target of numerous allegations with rumours of skin grafting and providing escort services. Recently, explicit photos of Viann were found circulating widely online tarnishing the name of actor Ron Ng.

SGYahoo: No skin grafting for Maggie Cheung

With rumors that Hong Kong actress, Maggie Cheungunderwent plastic surgery to still be viable in the Chinese movie industry, the 47-year-old made a comeback with saying she is undeterred by ageing.

Don’t look now, but TVs may again be made in U.S.
Believe It Or Not: TV Manufacturing Returning To The US
Of course, they first looked at Mexico, but eventually realized that it was actually a better deal to manufacture in the US, saying it's still cheaper on shipping both parts and final products and would allow the company to react faster to market changes. The company also believes they'll save money in training and retaining workers in the US. Who knows if there's more going on behind the scenes here, but considering how big a story it was when all TV manufacturing left the US, it's certainly noteworthy that (at least at one plant) it's come back from Asia.

1.24.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

FBA: Speed Angels review
Female racing driver drama is trashy fun, boosted by Tang Wei's relaxed performance.

FBA: Flying Swords of Dragon Gate review

Enjoyably retro swordplay antics, with a superb cast but a weak finale. 

Tim Robbins has joined the cast of Feng Xiaogang's "Remembering 1942" according to a post on the director's Weibo account. (Sina)

 
CF: Documentary about Chinese in Britain Released
Bai adds that "Talk of Home" is the first documentary talking about the British-Chinese community from a British angle.

"I Do" opens Feb. 10

Li Bingbing and Duan Yihong play "first loves". Duan Yihong tries to reignite feelings seven years later.

Sun Honglei co-stars.

(Sina), 2, 3

New Year's greetings from "I Love Hong Kong 2012" Eric Tsang and Teresa Mo

Teresa Mo

Eric Tsang

Eric Tsang, Teresa Mo

(Sina)

Horror film "Cold Pupil" (Chinese title) started shooting in Sanya, Hainan Island. The cast includes Chrissie Chau, Sam Lee, Calvin Sun and Sammy Hung.

Calvin Sun, Chrissie Chau, Sam Lee

(Sina), (qq)

Kelly Chen's new theme song
Pregnant Hong Kong award-winning diva Kelly Chen Wai-Lam is not one to lay low. Recently seen in Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun's Chinese New Year latest, "All's Well Ends Well 2012", where she played a photographer, Chen has also sung the theme song for the movie.

Chrissie Chau in business

For fashion lovers, take note that a new inner-wear line has just been released, and it is not just any inner-wear, for it is designed by Hong Kong actress-model Chrissie Chau in collaboration with a reputable inner-wear brand in China,
MSN: Elaine Ng was cheated of money
A1: Elaine Ng is in financial difficulty
MSN: Jay Chou loses to Vic Chou at box office

Row as China professor calls Hong Kongers 'dogs'
Chinese Professor: Hong Kong Residents Are Dogs and Thieves (WSJ)