Xu Jiao and "Mr. Go" [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

Earlier this month, the Chinese press reported that Xu Jiao's film career will, at least temporarily, be on hold as she relocates to the US to attend high school (in Chicago, living with a host family) and, eventually, university. While this might be the last film for the "Chinese Shirley Temple" (okay, I made that up - I think) for the near future, Xu Jiao (Josie Xu) told interviewers that she might consider scripts while she is living overseas. Another film with Xu Jiao, starring Vivian Hsu and Alan Kuo, "Rhythm of the Rain" will not be released until next year. (Sina)

Variety: ‘Mr Go’ Seeks Korean-Chinese Homerun Double
Costing some $25 million to produce, the film is a hybrid live action/CGI comedy-drama about a Chinese gorilla who becomes a super-sized hero in Korea’s professional baseball league.

SBNation: Presenting 'Mr. Go,' certain to be the best-ever Korean film about a baseball-playing gorilla

Screen Daily review here.

Xu Jiao and Ling Ling

Xu Jiao

6.1.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

CF/ChinaDaily: A Blackout Comedy That's a Knockout Film 
Pang Ho-cheung, who's known for his urban romantic comedies, produced Lacuna, a tender version of The Hangover.

CF: Stars Brightened the "First Time" Premiere

Mark Chao, Angelababy

(Sina-gallery)

CF: Poster of the Basketball-themed "Amazing"

CF: NBA Stars Appear in the Trailer of Basketball-themed "Amazing"

CF: Latest Poster of "Million Dollar Crocodile" Out

CF: Mission Hills · Huayi Brothers · Feng XiaoGang Movie-Themed Town

"Motorway" poster

Opening June 21 in Hong Kong and mainland (Sina)

Stills of Joan Chen and Jiang Yiyan behind the scenes of  micro film "SARS Sweetheart/Lover"

(Sina)

Xu Jiao plays Vincent Zhao's daughter in in the action film "Wu Dang"

(Sina)

Basketball fanatic Shawn Yue and his team shoot photos for a sports drink poster

Shawn Yue

(Sina)

According to Taiwan media reports, Maggie Cheung confirmed that her 7 year relationship with Ole Scheeren has been over for a month now. Maggie was attending a Montblanc jewelry event in Beijing. Other celebrity guests included: Nicholas Cage, Yao Chen, Lynn Xiong, Jessica Alba, Vic Chou and Naomi Watts.

(Sina), (Sina-slideshow)

MSN: Eric Tsang is now a grandfather

MSN: Gong Li’s late in paying villa’s conservation fees

The actress had never stayed in the villa despite owning it for twenty years
MSN: Sonija Kwok caught in a fix
The actress’ mother scolded her son-in-law publicly and is rumoured to be displeased with his income

3.6.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

CRI: Sun Honglei Awarded the Most Disappointing Actor
The 3rd Golden Broom Awards took place Saturday afternoon, doling out 13 Golden Brooms in total. Lacking in attendance at the award ceremony were movie stars.

Famous mainland actor Sun Honglei was awarded the most disappointing actor for his character as renowned ancient strategist Sun Bin in The Warring States. A-list Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung won the most disappointing actress for both her performances in Legendary Amazons and Treasure Hunt. 

The Flowers of War, nominated at the Golden Globes, was given a special jury's version of "the most disappointing movie" award. 

CF: The Blame Game

Zhang Weiping, producer of Zhang Yimou's The Flowers of War, blames Hollywood and the United States press for "Nanjing Massacre denial".

CF: Flying Swords Lifts Bona Group Results

FBA: Go ahead for Mr. Go
Xu Jiao (Josie Xu) to star in South Korean 3D flick

Wong Jing revealed that Huang Xiaoming has joined the cast of "Once Upon a Time in Shanghai" with Chow Yun-Fat and Sammo Hung. Both Chow and Huang have played the lead character, Hui Man Keung, in TV series versions of the story. Yuan Quan (Yolanda Yuan) and Yuan Li were also named as joining the cast. A Lunar New Year release is planned.

(Sina)

TimeOutHK: Ann Hui interview

TimeOutHK: A Simple Life

CF: Cast Members Promote Movie "Painted Skin 2" in Beijing

CF: Latest Posters of "Painted Skin 2" Released

Zhou Xun (Sina-gallery)

CNA: Chiu Mun Cheuk cut from Donnie Yen film due to poor attitude?

Andy On will replace Chiu in "Special Identity".

Vincent Zhao (Chiu Man-Cheuk) and wife

Zhao and lawyer at press conference where he read a statement defending himself (Sina)

Michael Wong plays an abusive father to his daughter, Janice Man, in "Nightfall"

(Sina)

MSN: A first glimpse at Karena Lam’s daughter
The former actress took her daughter to a renowned kindergarten for an entrance interview
A1: Why should I be afraid? Says Michelle Yeoh
Already svelte and athletic, the 49-year-old former Bond girl lost another 10kg to play the slightly gaunt Nobel laureate in The Lady.

A1: Always a Lady

A1: Jacky Cheung's wife sexually harassed
Wife of Hong Kong pop singer Jacky Cheung was allegedly sexually harassed twice by a manager of a gym in Hong Kong.
MSN: Cherrie warns woman to stop seducing hubby
Cherrie Ying has warned a woman to stop "seducing" her husband Jordan Chan Siu-Chun.

A1: Aaron Kwok and Lynn Xiong still an item
MSN: Carina Lau shuts down bar business
MSN: Nicholas Tse’s father laughs off death rumours
MSN: Jay Chou praises Kobe Bryant’s musical talents
The Taiwanese singer collaborates with the NBA superstar in a commercial for the second time

Xu Jiao Incurs Wrath of Cosers [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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Child actress Josie Xu Jiao, posted photos of herself dressed in a maid's outfit at a Christmas display in Hangzhou a few days ago. When her pictures appeared on her weibo, Xu Jiao drew negative comments from 'cosers' for her outfit. The "real" cosplay fans disparaged her because her maid outfit was not a true cosplay costume (I think that's the issue). "...Some people said I do not respect cos but even though I am not a professional, I like animation and have a fanatical love for cos."  Poor Xu Jiao sincerely apologized to the professionals. She had gone to Hangzhou expressly to participate at a comic-con.

"My room is plastered with posters of anime, comic books are on the shelves, buy wigs and clothes on Taobao (an internet portal).  I learn to K-on electric guitar*, even though I had never before been interested in musical instruments, and I really fell in love with the guitar, because of K-on. On the 26th I was in Beijing for work and at 6 am had to catch a flight back to Hangzhou, to participate in the convention."

Finally, Xu Jiao apologized again, saying that though she was not a professional she would stick with it and try very hard; and to all professional cosers she apologized and hoped that they would understand her.

Xu Jiao's crime against cosplay

* K-on

(Xinhua)

10.25.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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TimeOutHK: Juno Mak interview
After the ultra-violent Revenge: A Love Story, Juno Mak is reuniting with director Wong Ching-po for a twisted superhero movie, Let’s Go!. He tries to convince Edmund Lee it’s not all doom and gloom.

CF: Peter Pau: Winning an Academy Award is Predestined
Directed by Sun Zhou and photographed by Peter Pau, the romance film "Yes I do," starring by Li Bingbing and Sun Honglei, is secretly being shot in Beijing right now.

CF: Bond Girl Maria Grazia Cucinotta to Cooperate with Chinese Actor Huang Bo
Maria Grazia Cucinotta, the Italian Bond Girl from "007: The World is not Enough," recently turned up for the launch ceremony of her new romance comedy "All about Marriage" on October 24 in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, in Southwest China.

CF: "Painted Skin 2" Set to Begin Filming in Tibet

Fantasy romance film, "Painted Skin 2" has finished filming scenes in Beijing, Hebei and Inner Mongolia. The location of filming has now switched to Tibet, where the creators and cast members will work intensively for a 20-day period.

CF: The Film "Marry a Perfect Man" in Post Production Stages

Directed by Wong Jing, and starring Gigi Leung, Chapman To, Ronald Cheng and Xie Na, the film tells the tale of the events following an encounter between a "leftover" lady, unmarried in her thirties, and a comical billionaire.

CF: The Most Skilled Army Counselor of the Late Qin Dynasty

Award-winning actor Zhang Hanyu aims to inject charisma into the role of the most skilled army counselor of the late Qin dynasty in his latest project, costume blockbuster "White Vengenace".

CF: Release Date of "Repeat I Love You" Approaches

The film tells the tale of men and women living in a busy city, who pursue love. Their pursuits lead to several soul-stirring accidents, as they attempt to secure true love. The plot follows three separate stories of three couples, with Cecilia Cheung and Kwon Sang-woo playing one of the couples.

CF: New Trailer of "A Big Deal" Released

New poster for "Lost in Panic Cruise" featuring a maze was unveiled at today's Beijing premiere.

Director Zhang Fanfan

Zhou Weitong

Alec Su

(Sina), (Sina-gallery)

"Starry, Starry Night" poster features Xu Jiao and Lin Hui-Min

Rene Liu

(Sina), 2

This is how you promote Battlefield 3

DaDa Chan

Jacqueline Chong

Samantha Ko

Samantha Ko, Jacqueline Chong, DaDa Chan

(Sina)

A1: Jessica C comes clean about sex tape

An online source reported today that Jessica C admitted to making the video with her first boyfriend. She said she was in love and did not think about the consequences.

MSN: Jay Chou denies marriage rumour

A1: Tokyo International Film Festival 2011

Photos: Chinese actresses at Tokyo film fest

The 24th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opens at its main venue in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills on Saturday and will run until Oct 30. Fan Bingbing, Huo Siyan, Jiang Yiyan, Zhang Xinyu