6.11.2010 - News

New poster for Videocassete of 31 Degrees North Latitude

The film takes place in a mysterious jungle where a legendary Wild Man is said to exist. The videocassette documents the exploration team members effort to find the creature with a local resident acting as their guide.

(HunanTV)

Taiwan pulls movies from Shanghai festival
The eight films are "Monga," "Au Revoir Taipei," "Hear Me," "More Than Close," "Orz Boys," "Yang Yang," "Three Times" and "Tonight Nobody Goes Home."

Jet Li, Wen Zhang (HunanTV)

Li hopes autism film alternative to blockbusters

Jet Li says he hopes that his new movie about autism offers a refreshing alternative to the historical and kung fu epics that dominate the Chinese industry.
A noticeably thinner Li said he lost 18 pounds (8 kilograms) from a thyroid condition.

Film director heavily injured in knife attack, Director is badly cut by gang hired by a jilted lover, [6.10.2010]

Three suspects have been arrested (Sina)

(June 10) Love in Cosmo (Swing de Marriage) press conference. Annie Wu and Zhu Yuchen were shocked at the news of director Yan Po's attack.

Annie Wu

 

Zhu Yuchen

(Sina)

Wilson Yip searching for Tree Demon

In a recent interview, Wilson Yip revealed that he is struggling to find the right actor to cast as the Tree Demon. The role has no dialogue but must express the anguish and inner sense of loneliness. (HunanTV)

Michelle Yeoh, Jung Woo-Sung

Reign of Assassins has been invited to open the Venice Film Festival in September. (HunanTV)

Lin Huiyin to be played by Zhang Ziyi

Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng will be played by Zhang Ziyi and Chang Chen

Xu Zhimo to be played by Ethan Ruan

(Xinhua)

Chang Chen

Chang Chen, appearing at a watch brand event in Beijing, said he did not know anything about appearing in Lin Huiying. He confirmed he will be costarring with rumored girlfriend Shu Qi in Hou Hsiao-Hsien's martial arts film Assassin in 8 or 9 months. (Xinhua)

Chen Kun, Zhao Wei

Gordon Chan is trying to reteam Chen Kun and Zhao Wei together (Mulan) for his Painted Skin 2 due to their excellent screen chemistry, depending on her recovery from having a baby. Chan hopes Zhou Xun will also return to complete the cast. Chen Kun turned down an invitation to join the cast of Tsui Hark's 3D remake of New Dragon Inn. (HunanTV)

Wang Luodan - Most Popular TV Actress Award

Wang Luodan was awarded at the 16th Shanghai TV Festival. She's appeared in the TV version of Go Lala Go! (Du Lala's Promotion) and will be seen in the upcoming film Driverless/Unmanned. (Xinhua)

(June 11) Slide show of Zhao Wei arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport for the upcoming film festival. (Xinhua), (Sina)

6.9.2010 - News

THR: SARFT takes control of IPTV in China

China's evolving plans for media convergence now appear to grant control of Internet Protocol TV to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, official media reported on Wednesday.
The apparent move by the State Council, China's cabinet, could clarify a previously gray area in a potentially lucrative media arena in the world's largest Internet market.
ChinaHush: Red Light Revolution
Nominated for Best Unproduced Screenplay at Australia’s 2008 Inside Film Awards, RED LIGHT REVOLUTION is the first feature film centered on China’s multitude of adult stores, and the everyday people who run them. RED LIGHT REVOLUTION follows a luckless Beijinger who risks it all to open a shop, sparking a sexual revolution in his conservative neighborhood.

Karate Kid: Watch this one for kicks

A lot of the film's charm, like its predecessor, relies on its leads. And though it has to be said that Chan seems uninspired and Smith is annoyingly bratty to begin with, they both come into their own after the obligatory spirit-lifting training montages.
Overall, the film pays just enough homage to the original to appeal to both old-time devotees and new fans. This is the kind of movie where you find yourself cheering even though you know you're being manipulated into doing so - and you're okay with that because of its earnest naivete.

Once A Gangster: Inferior Affairs

The film lurches back and forth between the past and the present, trying to explain too many things at once, and eventually spins out of control with its unnecessary twists and turns.
It is, however, a serious contender for Film With The Stupidest Character Names Ever. [Hey, I resent that!]

Check out the dynamic video poster for A Gan's thriller 'Video Cassette of 31 Degrees North Latitude'. Film opens June 11. Trailer looks like a Blair Witch Project-type premise. (Sina)

Wei Te-Shang's (Cape No.7) Seediq Bale has been saddled with financial problems. Previously reported, Vivian Hsu sold her house to invest $5M in the film. Now it's being reported that Jay Chou has lent the director tens of millions to complete the film. The film is scheduled to finish in July and take up to a year in post-production to be ready for next summer's release. (Sina)

Liu Ye, a bit over PS'd?

 

Comfort Magazine

(Sina)

Taiwan media reported on Zhou Xun's close encounter with a fan. Arriving at a brand endorsement appearance, Zhou Xun stepped out of her car and in the middle of a media scrum she was greeted by a fan who was reluctant to let go of her. (Xinhua)

 

Cecilia Cheung's $1,800 stroller for Quintus

Jay Chou would rather shed blood than tears

6.1.2010 - News

Illusion Apartment

CRI: "Illusion Apartment" Debuts June 4th

Illusion Apartment" tells a story about the devil which lurks in people's hearts. Considering the impact of horror films on youngsters, there will be a warning sign on the posters displayed in cinemas; however they will not be restricted to see the film.

Jackie promoting Karate Kid

Jackie, Jaden Smith appearing on Good Morning, Dallas

CRI: "The Karate Kid" Premieres in Dallas
LATimes: 'Karate Kid' update breaks down some Chinese walls

Action packed trailer for Wind Blast  (Thanks, Valerie)

Global Times: Everything's an act, from Cannes to the coming-out young actor
Chongqing Blues' publicist said that the film was "Wang's first attempt at commercial films" while Wang insisted on his "artistic director" status.

WSJ: Cannes 2010: Young Director from Singapore Builds a ‘Sandcastle’

CRI: "North Latitude 31 Degrees Videotapes" Premieres on June 11
The Chinese horror-adventure film "North Latitude 31 Degrees Videotapes," directed by A Gan and is based on a mysterious tape he purchased.
The producer refused to unveil if there is indeed a wild man recorded on the tapes.

May 30 - Feng Xiaogang and wife, Xu Fan, at web site launch event for After Shock

Co-star Zhang Guoqiang

(Xinhua)

Du Yuhang (To Yu-Hang) promotes Legend is Born at a press conference. The actor has studied Wing Chun for eight years and co-star Louis Fan Siu-Wong has spent the past year learning it, so the film promises authentic Wing Chun.The film opens just as the World Cup begins at the end of June. (Sina)

Teresa Mo

Teresa Mo made an uncompenstated endorsement for a health product brand. She was grateful when the brand chairman Dr Helen Chan treated Teresa's daughter after she came down with the swine flu last year.(Sina)

31 year-old Karena Lam is reportedly preparing to return to show business. After spending the past few years studying in Canada, Karena has indicated an interest and willingness to accept suitable scripts. She will attend the Shanghai promotion of Don Quixote in which she appears. (Xinhua)

Joan Lin Feng-Chiao

Jaycee Chan and mom

Jaycee Chan

Jaycee's mom Lin Feng-Chiao made a surprise appearance at an album release event. Jaycee recently posted childhood pictures on his blog in advance of Children's Day, June 1, that will also be included in his album. (Xinhua), (Sina)

Huang Yi

As a child, Huang Yi was very energetic, later she was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Once, in primary school, Huang Yi came home but was locked out without a key. Hovering by the gate she figured out a solution, Huang Yi climbed up an outdoor gas pipe to the third floor to jump into the apartment!  "It was a great feeling!" The young girl had a lot of courage but Huang Yi once did something that was really worried the whole family. She lived in Shanghai with her grandmother while her parents worked in Beijing at a primary school. During summer vacation, Huang Yi decided to visit her parents. She bought a sleeper ticket and took a 12-hour train ride to Beijing. Because her parents didn't know she was coming, Huang Yi arrived at the train station and didn't know what to do next. She found a kindly grandfather at the station and explained her situation. The grandfather took the little girl home and fed her then helped her find her parents the next day. (Xinhua)

Sister Lee Ka-Ming, Michelle Reis

Michelle Reis's elder sister reportedly married in a low-key ceremony. She is said to be 5 months pregnant. The groom is a 43 year-old optics mogul introduced by Michelle. (Xinhua)

Lisa S flashes her ring in Taipei appearance (May 28)

Pretty in pink

(Sina)

 

Bai Ling (Xinhua)

(May 31) Carina Lau appearing for luggage brand

 

(Xinhua), (Sina)

Angie Chiu (1973, 3rd runner up) and other former Miss Hong Kong

contestants visit Sichuan for post-earthquake reconstruction fund raising. 

Monica Chan (Miss Hong Kong, 1989)

(Xinhua)

Zhang Ziyi spent Children's Day in Sichuan and renewed her commitment to raising funds for earthquake reconstruction.

Zhang Ziyi visits an orphanage in Deyang, Sichuan

(Sina)

Lin Peng visited autistic children in Beijing on behalf of Jackie Chan's Charitable Foundation while Jackie is in the US promoting The Karate Kid.

(Sina)

CRI: Huading Night Awards, (Xinhua)

The annual Huading Awards were held in Beijing on Saturday, May 29, 2010. The Awards recognize Chinese celebrities' public images and social influences based on a jury panel's decisions and results of nationwide polls. Honored celebrities are from the film, television, opera, pop music and broadcasting fields.

Zhou Xun was later spotted dining with Doze Niu Cheng-Tse (Monga) leading to reports that she will star in his next film which he is currently planning in Beijing. (Xinhua)

CRI: Zhang Ziyi Wins Public Image Award

Despite an earlier donation controversy that almost damaged Zhang Ziyi's reputation, the actress was listed among the Top 10 Chinese Celebrities with the Best Public Images announced by the Huading Awards on Saturday.

Lin Chi-ling says she's not the person in nude photos
No more eating shark fin in Hawaii after new law

This purse snatching victim is awesome!