4.29.2010 - News

Poster for 13th Shanghai International Film Festival

(Xinhua)

Jia Zhanke promoting a watch brand.

Jia Zhangke is reportedly courting Maggie Cheung for his Johnnie To-produced martial arts film 'In the Qing Dynasty'. The script is not yet finished so Maggie has not decided yet, but filming is slated for a September start date. (Sina)

Jia Zhangke's documentary 'Shanghai Legends' now called 'I Wish I Knew' is scheduled to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was originally slated to open at the Shanghai World Expo but work had to stop due to Jia's eye strain. A national release is scheduled for June 20. (Sina), 2

Spirit of Wing Chun lives (Ip Man 2)

CRI: Donnie Yen Leads 'Guan Yunchang'

Yen plays general Guan Yu, also known as Yunchang, the famous character from the historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

Variety: Jiang unveils $130 million 3D 'Empires of the Deep'

The movie has been lensing around China for six months, and is helmed by Canadian Michael French. The pic has had a number of helmers involved, including Jonathan Lawrence and "Vidocq" director Pitof, and has one month left to go, before starting a year of post-production for a 2011 release, either in the summer or at Christmas.
Danwei: What's worse than Hollywood is 'Hollywoodization' (Beijing Youth Daily)

CRI: 'Love Announcement' Wraps Mainland Shooting
Pop singer from Taiwan Leehom Wang's directorial debut, "Love Announcement," has wrapped up shooting on the Chinese mainland and moved to Taiwan to finish filming.

Gordon Chan and Tang Wei in Beijing to present award at 10th Digital Cinema Lily Award

Tang Wei

(Sina), (Xinhua)

Ekin Cheng promotes upcoming Macau concert

(Sina)

Ethan Ruan

 

Fan Bingbing, Zhang Jingchu

Zhang Jingchu

Shanghai LV ribbon-cutting event (Sina), (Xinhua)

Donnie Yen promotes Ip Man 2 in Taipei

 

(Sina)