Zhang Yimou's new film "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" will open in Chinese cinemas on September 16, the director's producing partner Zhang Weiping has announced.
The film will premiere at the 67th Venice International Film Festival which will open on September 1. Theatrical release is set for September 28.
On top of playing the main character, Zhang will also serve as the producer of the film. The lead actor has been confirmed as Taiwan pop singer Lee-Hom Wang, who speaks fluent English.
Variety reports that Isaac Julien's Ten Thousand Waves featuring Maggie Cheung and Zhao Tao is short-listed for screening at the Venice International Film Festival. [Maggie Cheung is a Goddess]
2 classics return to former glory
The Hong Kong Film Archive will present restored classics Cold Blade (1970) and The Story of Wong Fei-hung (Part I) (1949) in August and September as part of the Restored Treasures series.
Long-shelved Gillian Chung vehicle is an out-there HK "island movie" mixing the tender, silly and fantastical.
The music video of the title track "Baby" was just released on July 27.
The 34-year-old magician became an international celebrity after an exceptional performance at the CCTV New Year's Gala 2009 in China.
ChinaHush: Girl enters model contest to chase pop star Andy Lau
HKStandard: 'Tentacle of lies'
Octopus Cards stands accused of having lied to 1.97 million cardholders.
2 classics return to former glory
The Hong Kong Film Archive will present restored classics Cold Blade (1970) and The Story of Wong Fei-hung (Part I) (1949) in August and September as part of the Restored Treasures series.
Danwei: Feng Xiaogang defends his tearjerker (Aftershock)
Aftershock has brought in 180 million yuan at the box office after 4 days. The original 500 million yuan goal is quite reasonable now. (Sina) Based on Sina comments and reviewers, Aftershock has a 85.9 /100 rating. 85.7 is the average rating, with 70 the lowest since the panel's inception in early 2009. An accompanying chart shows ratings for various films. (Sina)
You can't get these at the San Diego Comic-Con
12" action figure of Donnie Yen
Limited Edition action figures of Donnie Yen will go on sale at the Hong Kong Book Fair to coincide with Donnie Yen's birthday, July 27. Yen himself has ordered 10 sets to give away as gifts. It was announced today (July 27) that Fist of Legend: The Return of Chen Zhen will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival, and for the Venice Film Festival, Shu Qi will take 4 days off from shooting Feng Xiaogang's If You Are the One 2 in order to attend the Venice premiere. A Mainland and Hong Kong release is scheduled Sept. 21 during the Mid-Autumn Festival (Sina)
Jane Zhang publicity photo for concert tour for I Believe CD that begins in Shanghai, Aug. 14
Gigi Lai could earn up to seven figures if she decided to make a comeback and endorse commercial products according to one appliance PR spokeswoman. Faye Wong and Michelle Reis earn roughly that much for their endorsements. However, the wife and new mother is unlikely to return to work. (Xinhua)
Photos from yesterday show a happy family gathering (Xinhua-gallery)
Lucas and Cecilia Cheung
Quintus and Deborah
Leaving
The 34-year-old magician became an international celebrity after an exceptional performance at the CCTV New Year's Gala 2009 in China.
ChinaHush: Girl enters model contest to chase pop star Andy Lau
HKStandard: 'Tentacle of lies'
Octopus Cards stands accused of having lied to 1.97 million cardholders.
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