7.25.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

Brigitte Jolie (Southcn)

CF: Brigitte Lin Comes Out of Retirement for Zhang Yimou's New Film
With the budget of 100 million yuan, the film features a host of strong cast members including singer Hu Ling, pianist Lang Lang and comedian Guo Degang. But more surprisingly, Lin will play alongside the Hollywood megastar Angelina Jolie.

Other reports still call it a false rumour. Wanda Pictures also denies it.  It is noted that Brigitte Lin, Angelina Jolie and Lang Lang's paychecks combined alone would blow the the budget. (Sina), 2

FBA: What can Iron Man 3 shoot in China?

CF: Joan Chen Plays Plastic Surgeon in "Double Xposure"
CF: New Posters of Joan Chen's Absurd Comedy "Let It Be"

CF: Lau Ching-wan Overcomes Mandarin Barriers for "The Bullet Vanishes", (Sina)
CF:  Nicholas Tse and Sean Lau Refuse Stand-ins in "The Bullet Vanishes"

CF: "The Silent War" Releases New Posters
CF: Good-for-Nothing" Releases New Posters
The production company for "Good-for-Nothing Heroes" released three posters to promote their upcoming film

Lam Suet, Leni Lan (Lan Yan)

Christy Chung plays a buck-toothed single mother in "Good-for-Nothing Heroes"

(Sina), 2, 3

CF: "Lethal Hostage" to hit screen in August

Veteran actor Sun Honglei leads a Chinese version of "Leon: The Professional," starring opposite actress Wang Luodan.

CF: Ni Ni and Liu Ye Riding a Horse Together

The suspense romantic film "Sha Jie" is intensely shooting in Beijing. A new series of still shots have been released to drum up the interest of the audience.

Ni Ni (Sina)

 

CF: Wang Xiaoshuai Talks about his First Micro Film

The 12 Star Signs [Zodiac?] Micro Films Project is co-filmed by Lu Chuan, Wang Xiaoshuai, Teng Huatao ["Love is Not Blind"] and Hao Lei. Each will shoot three films.

Co-sponsored by Buick, but not your father's Buick

Wang Xiaoshuai's "Far Away" (on poster)/"So Far So Free"(on video)
 Sagittarius and the need for passion (!)

Lu Chuan's "Heart Direction"/"The Way to Heart" (on video) based on Libra - freedom to choose?

CF: Zhao Wei Joins Stanley Kwan's "Fang Lang Ji", (Sina)
Chinese movies to feature Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Stephen Fung's Tai Chi 0, a period martial arts film, will also be a premiere in North America.

CF/FBA: Toronto Announces First Asian Titles

Peng Bo in comedy "BMW Rhapsody" starring Jordan Chan (below)

(Sina)

BusinessWeek: Louis Vuitton Bags Defeating Jet Li Heroes in Hong Kong
“One LV bag is the equivalent of a full house of 150-200 seats”

CF: Jackie Chan, Feng Xiaogang Gathered at Li Bingbing's Family Event
The wedding was held by Huayi Bros' top actress Li Bingbing. The bride is Li's younger sister and a manager at Huayi. The couple registered as a couple in Las Vegas, Nevada two years ago.

Fashion magazine editor, Su Mang, Li Bingbing and sister, Li Xue

Li Bingbing and nephew, the "Little Prince"

Jackie and the wedding couple

(Sina-gallery)

CF: Jackie Chan Sings "Best Wishes from Beijing" Along with Another 176 Celebrities

CF: Aaron Kwok Presents Award to Prince Harry
MSN: Zhang Ziyi’s new romance revealed
The Chinese actress was said to be dating a Chinese host for the past year (Sina-slideshow)

MSN: Are wedding bells set to ring for Shu Qi and Stephen Fung?
"Do they really want me to get married so desperately?" Shu Qi questioned helplessly.MSN: Gigi Lai celebrates twin daughters’ birthdays
The heavily pregnant actress made a rare appearance in public for the special occasion

MSN: Jay Chou meets Hannah Quinlivan’s family

MSN: Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung discuss business over a meal
MSN: Chinese star claims Deric Wan cheated her of money and love
A Chinese actress by the name of Wan Jiarong has shockingly claimed that Hong Kong actor Deric Wan is her ex-flame and cheated her of her money and love.

MSN: Is Eason Chan’s wife a party animal?

WaPo: Intense typhoon Vicente slamming Hong Kong (Jul 23)
The government of Hong Kong has issued its highest level typhoon warning for the city - known as the number 10 signal. Such a designation is reserved for storms expected to produce hurricane-force winds.
Hong Kong Book Fair Attracts 900,000 Visitors Despite Storm


Stanley Ho's relatives in the local news 
WaPo: Hong Kong tycoon Eric Hotung ordered to pay son Michael Hotung $1.2 million by Fairfax County jury
Son is illegitimate offspring of love affair with cousin Winnie Ho.
WaPo: Alleged crime ties may affect casino’s chances of coming to Prince George’s County
MGM Resorts is trying to open casino while reputation of Macau partner, Pansy Ho, is scrutinized.
When confronted with a similar question a couple of years ago, New Jersey, a state that is no stranger to organized crime, balked — leading to MGM’s expected exit from Atlantic City.

6.22.2010 - News

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

(Xinhua)

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.

CRI: Interview with Wang Xiaoshuai, Director of "Chongqing Blues"
CRI: "I Wish I Knew" Hits Cinemas on July 2
CRI: Cecilia Cheung in "The Wandering Songstress"
CF: Wang Luodan Lands New Role by 'Eavesdropping'
"Driverless" actress Wang Luodan says she got her role in the film thanks to an eavesdropping experience.

CF: Stills of Aaron Kwok's Thrilling Appearance in "City Under Siege" Released

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."

FBA: Shanghai festival reveals cash crisis

FBA: Golden Horse heads for Taoyuan

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

 

(Sina-slide show)

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 Chi-Ling to take acting classes after series failure

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.

SG: Michelle Reis' 40th birthday 'surprise'

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

SG: Andy Hui and Sammi Cheng continues to evade rumours

Jean Todt, Michelle Yeoh - Moscow

June 19, Montblanc Moscow White Nights Festival (Xinhua)

Huang Xiaoming Harbour City appearance for UNICEF (Sina)

5.13.2010 - News

Behind Chongqing Blues

In Wang's opinion, the potential success of Chongqing Blues proves the exceptional efforts of his film crew, but it is not representative of China's film industry, especially not the artistic film scene that has been "gradually dying," according to Wang, since 2003 when the market opened up to high budget, profit-geared blockbusters.
China Daily: Wang film up for Palme d'Or

Screen Daily: Bill Kong's Edko sells Life Is A Miracle

Bill Kong’s Edko Films is launching international sales on award-winning Chinese director Gu Changwei’s Life Is A Miracle, starring Zhang Ziyi and Aaron Kwok, here at Cannes.

Set in a small Chinese village, where an illicit trade in human blood has resulted in the spread of HIV, the film follows two fellow AIDS sufferers, played by Zhang and Kwok, who fall in love with each other. 

Meanwhile Edko has also picked up international rights to Jacob Cheung’s Rest On Your Shoulder, a fantasy romance that combines live action with CGI animation.
The story follows a young woman who makes a pact with a mythical being to become a butterfly in exchange for the recovery of her sick fiancé. The cast is headed by Aloys Chen, Gigi Leung, Kwai Lun-mei and Jiang Yi-yan, while the crew includes award-winning Japanese composer Jo Hisashi (Departures, Spirited Away).

Screen Daily: Fox Searchlight strikes US deal for Wang's Snow Flower

Fox Searchlight has taken North American rights from IDG China Media to Wayne Wang’s sweeping epic Snow Flower And The Secret Fan.

Gianna Jun and Li Bing Bing star in the adaptation of Lisa See’s bestseller about female friendship in 19th century China. Hugh Jackman also appears.

CRI: 'Ip Man 2' Earns US$30 Million

However, producer An Xiaofen says the film could have earned much more. "Ip Man 2" was leaked online on May 4, one week after its release. The pirated version has attracted more than 10 million clicks. That would amount to 300 million yuan (US$44 million) at the box office, the producer estimated.

No Man's Land in limbo

Update on Ning Hao's No Man's Land. According to reliable sources, Ning Hao's oft-delayed, highly anticipated film has been 'smothered', i.e., cancelled, last week. Even after numerous changes, the film had failed to meet the approval of the film review board. If this is accurate,  film producer, China Film Group, stands to lose huge amounts of money that it has invested in it. However, a Sina Entertainment spokesman denied that the film had been killed. Aptly named, No Man's Land, indeed. (Sina), 2

CRI: Fan Bingbing in Dragon Robe on Cannes Red Carpet

Lin Peng was mistakenly introduced on the red carpet as Fan Bingbing by the red carpet host. Later, the publicity director explained that the confusion and embarrassment was due to a delay in Fan Bingbing's car arriving.  (Xinhua)

Lucas has a new little brother

Cecilia Cheung gave birth to a little boy weighing 7.7 pounds yesterday at 10pm

(Sina)

Deborah Li, Patrick Tse Yin, happy grandparents (Xinhua)

Nicholas Tse, Cecilia Cheung welcome second son

Although Nicholas' parents, 1950s heartthrob Patrick Tse and former actress Deborah Li, told the media that the child hasn't been named, sources previously said the parents have decided on 'Marcus'.

Charlene Choi, Ronald Cheng officially divorced

Sam Lee with Myolie Wu, Sharon Chan and Joyce Tang in TVB drama Fury Street Corner

(AnD)

Marsha Yuan guest performed at Michael Wong's Legend Reborn Macau show while mom Cheng Pei Pei watched from the front row.

Josie Ho also guested

(AnD)

CRI: Song Commemorates Rebuilt Sichuan

Lisa S made first move on Daniel Wu

Glamour girl comes down to earth

Mosaic - Sunshine in Chongqing

Fan Bingbing

Wang Xueqi

First look at Wang Xiaoshuai's Mosaic (lit.Sunshine in Chongqing). Wang Xueqi and Fan Bingbing also teamed together in Wheat. (Sina) (cri.cn)

10.28.2009 - Movie News

Charlene Choi and Louis Koo filming Derek Yee's Double Tap King in Central

(Sina)

Jay Chou in Yuen Wo-Ping's True Legend (Beggar So)

Zhou Xun

(Sina)

CRI: Sneak Peek of Kung Fu Flick 'True Legend'
THR: 'Astro Boy' bombs in Japan, up in China
Variety: No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti (Taiwan)

Taiwan's official Oscar submission looks likely to stay in dry dock, apart from fest outings.
Tom Cruise to star in John Woo Flying Tigers film (sigh)

Johnnie To

Johnnie To visited Wang Xiaoshuai in Chongqing where Wang is filming Mosaic/Sunshine in Chongqing (Sina)

SCMP Video: Joe Odagiri is The Warrior and The Wolf