Showing posts with label Rest on Your Shoulder. Show all posts
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Friday, June 24, 2011

6.24.2011 - News

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Donnie Yen: The Last Action Hero (WSJ)

WSJ: Zhang Ziyi’s Favorite Films

FBA: Rest on Your Shoulder review
Magical romantic fantasy is better suited for ingenuous youngsters than picky adults.

Variety: Mr. Tree review
A character study masquerades as social commentary without succeeding as either in Han Jie's "Mr. Tree."

Variety: Beginning of the Great Revival review
A Chinese propaganda film without the heavy dogma and dour treatment that would have been expected a generation ago, "Beginning of the Great Revival" is a slick and lavish historical epic charting the 1921 formation of the Chinese Communist Party.
A worthy history lesson on the founding of the Chinese Communist Party with only partially entertaining aspects.
Epoch Times is pro-Falun Gong publication

Three lives clash in the Taiwanese crime thriller “Make Up”when a closeted music teacher takes her life, leaving a trail of unanswered questions for a make-up artist, a psychiatrist and a detective to follow.

The Pretending Lovers opens today (Sina)

Veteran actor Chen Kuan-Tai is working on a new martial arts film (lit. Assassin) now under production. The film is being described by director, Miao Shu, as a Warring States version of Infernal Affairs. Ricky Lau Koon-Wai is producing. The story involves rival kings sending assassins to each other.

Ricky Lau

Miao Shu, opening lens ceremony

Chen Kuan-Tai

Chen Kuan-Tai and director Miao Shu

Zhou Yichen

Jiang Chao

Jiang Chao
Leung Kar-Yan
Zhou Yichen, Dong Zhihua
(Sina), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6



The actress, who is currently working in Germany, claimed that Nicholas is a frequent liar. She added that he was the person behind the attacks on her, in order not to transfer any properties to her.Cecilia Cheung breaks silence over marital woes
Cecilia Cheung has broken her silence on her marital woes, and in an explosive interview with Oriental Daily News, told her husband Nicholas Tse to stop pretending to be a good man, good husband and good father.
"Even up until yesterday, right before I got on the plane, he was still secretly 'releasing' information to the public. I truly couldn't stand it anymore and felt that I needed to come out and say something."

I’ve been married to him for 5 years and have known him since I was 18 years old – of course I know what type of person he is! All this time, he has always projected the image of being ‘cool’ and ‘suave’, wearing his sunglasses all the time and such. I once asked him why he always wears sunglasses, to which he replied that with the sunglasses on, people can’t tell whether he is lying or telling the truth! So him getting ‘Best Actor’ is truly ‘deserving’ then! (Q and A with Cecilia, translated)

Airport security guards for Ceci's departure (Xinhua)

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

6.15.2011 - News

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THR: Hello Mr. Tree review
The Bottom Line
A satire that bridges the personal and political with fantasy and black humor.

FBA: Beginning of the Great Revival review
Cameo-studded blockbuster is a notch down on Republic but still a savvy big-screen experience.
Directed by Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin, the film was made conventionally and converted into IMAX, where it now plays on 20 of the 24 commercial screens in China.

Tang Wei reportedly can be spotted very briefly in a crowd scene as Mao gives a speech. (Xinhua), 2

CRI: Cast and Crew Promote "Piano in a Factory" in Shanghai
Despite the sizzling public anticipation, it has not yet been settled as to when "Piano in a Factory" will hit cinemas. The release date was initially planned for early July.
CRI: "Coming Back" to Meet Audience on July 15
Producers of the treasure-hunting comedy, "Coming Back," held a press conference during the ongoing Shanghai International Film Festival on Tuesday.
The story is set on a wonderland-like isle, and features talking insects. Director Jacob Cheung has filled more than half of the film with computer-generated scenes.
Gigi Leung, Guei Lun-Mei, Jiang Yiyan

Guei Lun-Mei

Jiang Yiyan

Gigi Leung (Sina), 2, 3

Gigi Leung is wearing a dress by Ralph Lauren

And 5-inch heels



Yang Zi and Huang Shengyi attended a yacht party for the movie "White Snake" on Monday in Shanghai, during the ongoing Shanghai International Film Festival.



Do not think this guy is a tennis master, he is the one that 'Eagle Shooting Heroes 2011' production crew can not live without ~ ~ mosquito Ambassador! Karen Mok posted this photo of Jaycee Chan wielding a bug zapper.

Michelle Ye and Huang Yi at Bona Night earlier this week in Shanghai


Huang Yi was seen practicing at a dance studio after midnight in Guangzhou where she is filming Jeff Lau's Eagle Shooting Heroes 2011. Working with her dance teacher, Huang Yi reportedly did not leave until 3a.m. She frequently blogs after midnight causing her fans to be concerned for her health. Besides Overheard 2, and Treasure Inn, Huang Yi has two other films on her schedule to promote this year, the NBA-related Amazing, and Qiu Jin.
Huang Yi



(Sina)


Monday, May 9, 2011

5.9.2011 - News

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THR: China Bars Crime, Spies from TV Ahead of Party Birthday [and Tang Wei, it seems]
China has banned TV shows about crime, espionage and romance in the run up to the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, local media reported on Friday.
Chinese TV: a history of bans and censorship

Founding of a Party director Huang Jianxin denied the rumours that Tang Wei's scenes have been deleted. On the official website, Tang Wei is still on one of the trailers, plus the NG trailer. Also, Tang Wei is still listed sixth on the cast list. It is reported that the family of Tang Wei's character, Tao Yi, Mao's first love, objected to having Tang Wei portray her. (Sina)

Aaron Kwok returns as the bumbling private dick Chan Tam in Oxide Pang’s follow-up to his engrossing solo effort The Detective, which intriguingly spirals off the track of the detective tradition with an offbeat sense of humour and a supernatural twist that feverishly throws reason out of the window.

GlobalTimes: Lost in translation
How do you make a movie that can be a big hit both in China and abroad? No one has come up with the answer yet, but co-productions just might be the future.

CRI: Joe Hisaishi's Music to Promote Chinese Fantasy Film (Rest on Your Shoulder)
The story, dubbed a "live action fairytale for adults," follows a young woman (Jiang Yiyan) who becomes a butterfly in exchange for the recovery of her sick fiancé, a biologist played by Chen Kun, who later gets involved in a love triangle.

At the end of the film, Zhang soaked herself in cold water, while she was naked to bring down the fever of her husband. She said she felt no hesitation being naked, saying, "I will do the same thing for my husband too. It's not about sex. I can do anything for the movie."
(Xinhua-gallery)
(Sina)


CF: New Still Photos of Li Xiaoran in "Wu Xia"
Li Xiaoran's portrayal of a well-bred lady from a rich family in Peter Chan's upcoming martial arts film, "Wu Xia" was made public by the production team to mark Li's birthday on Sunday, May 8. (Xinhua-gallery)
Cannes poster for Wu Xia


Tang Wei

Donnie Yen

Takeshi Kaneshiro (Sina), 2

Directed by Feng Xiaoning, a slew of stars including Xia Yu, Lv Liping and Sun Haiying will feature in the film.
"Eat Drink, Man Woman II" is about vegetarianism, a true love that lasts for 50 years and Chinese food as a medicinal diet.

Stills of Jeon Ji-Hyun from Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. The film will premiere at Cannes.




(Sina)

Production is now underway on Snowblade, a sexy period martial arts actioner set for delivery at the end of the year.The English-language film about a swordswoman must kill seven foes before the full moon is the directorial debut of Bey Logan.

The first trailer for Gao Xiaosong's My Kingdom was released at a Beijing event today.
Director Gao Xiaosong

Wu Chun, Han Geng 
Han Geng, Gao Xiaosong, Wu Chun (Sina)
 
Feng Xiaogang's melodrama Aftershock won the top prize last night at Udine's Festival of Far East Film.

Last week, Chen returned to Chinese mainland for his first concert in three years, at Chengdu's Zebra Festival, to promote new hip-hop album Confusion. The concert saw 100,000 fans screaming and waving posters, and extra security had to be called to maintain order. It seemed to set the seal on his post-scandal comeback.
  "I was confused and lost over the past few years but there's no more confusion now."
Edison Chen at a CD signing in Guangzhou yesterday. Surrounded by four burly bodyguards, he was asked if he was still fearful for his life. Edison said that they were...assistants. He was also questioned about the similarity of his new album cover to Shawn Yue's new cover. (Xinhua), 2

Edison Chen and Jay Chou at a recent store opening event. Edison will be recording a song written by Jay, I Can Fly.

Shu Qi spent Mother's Day in Beijing at the premiere press conference of A Beautiful Life with Liu Ye and Andrew Lau. She did not deny a rumoured romantice relationship with Shawn Yue when questioned. Tian Liang, Feng Danying and Ivana Wong (who composed and sang the theme song) also attended the event.


Tian Liang, Feng Danying, Liu Ye, Shu Qi, Andrew Lau

(Xinhua-gallery), (Sina-gallery)

Karen Mok spent Mother's Day in the hospital after recovering from surgery for appendicitis.
Karen and mother

Vivian Chow, Angelababy, Bernice Liu, Mandy Lieu, Ana R., Amanda S. and others attended a charity event on Mother's Day.
Vivian Chow


Angelababy (Sina-slideshow)

Li Bingbing will be heading to London on May 18th for the UEFA Champions League final on May 29th as the Asian Pacific Champions League Amabassador. She will also be CCTV-5's guest host. Li Bingbing has been in studio filming commericals for the final.
Li Bingbing
(Xinhua)


Vivian Hsu


Vivian Hsu, Cecilia Yip, Vivian Wu, Dong Xuan and others attended a pink carnation-themed women's health care event in Beijing.
(Sina-slideshow)


Jay Chou caught on set in the city (Against War)
The day also saw a small fight scene between Nicholas Tse’s character and Jay Chou, with the latter ending up with some “injuries” on his face.

Shuang Shuang will reportedly host a string of activities for her new book which includes a modeling competition to pick the best hunk to model with her. Rumour has it that she is also considering distributing Raymond's concert ticket for every book purchased.
The singer denied that he is rushing Sammi into marriage
Another casualty of an overloaded work schedule

Recent photos of Suzanne Siu (Hsiao Shu-Shen) at Taipei City Women's Detention Center
Sporting an ankle tattoo


The project, jointly designed by Sanrio and US-based amusement park designer Hettema, will cost $215 million, with construction expected to start in the second half of this year and completed in 2014

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