3.13.2010 - News

Children of Invention (USA)
That American Dream: Scheme and Scramble (NYTimes)
Restraint proves a virtue of — and a shrewd if necessary choice for —“Children of Invention,” a modestly scaled, quietly effective independent movie about a struggling single mother and her two children.

Children of Invention (PopMatters)

We can’t live like this, hand to mouth, minute to minute, second to second.” The first words spoken in Children of Inventionare at once a lament and an exhortation.

Rumors rife over Stephen Chan for weeks

Hands-on operator is a natural on either side of the camera

General manager Stephen Chan often takes center stage at TVB.

Held producer cooked up `too steamy' show

One of the TVB executives arrested yesterday had been the producer of the now defunct Beautiful Cooking show.
Former executive producer Wilson Chin Kwok-wai's show drew heavy flak soon after it launched in 2006.
Chin was also the producer of popular game show Super Trio Supreme, hosted by Eric Tsang.

Captivating Ip Man 2
The sequel to the martial arts movie promises a richer story and better fight scenes

Wong Jing, Samantha Ko - Beauty on Duty

Charlene Choi

Wong Jing's Beauty on Duty will be competing against his own Future X-Cops starring Andy Lau. (ent21cn)

Lurk

Sun Honglei, Yao Chen

Photoshop rendition

Mainland director Gao Xixi announced plans to engage Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Shu Qi for the movie version of "Lurk" the wildly popular 2009 TV series starring Sun Honglei and Yao Chen.  (Sina)

CRI: Tony Leung to Lead Movie Version "Lurk" Earlier report

Intriguing: Chow Yun-Fat, Jiang Wen - Let the Bullets Fly

(ent21cn)

Leon Lai and Richie Jen

Stills from Dante Lam's Fire of Conscience opening April.

(Sina) (HunanTV)

Sandrine Pinna (Zhang Rong-Rong)

Asian Film Awards Best Actress Nominee for Yang Yang (Taiwan)

(HunanTV)

Steven Ma Chun-Wai, Carrie Ng

Carrie Ng made a rare public appearance when she guested on Steven Ma's TVB cooking program "Apprentice Chef".

(Source)

Shanghai - Karen Mok promoting Canon

(Xinhua) (HD Sina)

Andy Lau was named Goodwill Amabassador for the Shanghai World Expo

(Sina)

Twins on Stephen Chan's Be My Guest

Despite TVB GM and host Stephen Chan's troubles with ICAC, a previously taped program with the Twins was broadcast last night.

(Sina)

3.11.2010 - News

THR: Children of Invention (USA)
Bottom Line: Heartfelt but dramatically tepid tale of two kids who must fend for themselves after their single mom goes missing.
CRI: Director's Eye Strain Delays Completion of Expo Film
The documentary that Jia Zhangke is making for the Shanghai World Expo may not be ready in time for the event's opening in May.

Doctors have suggested that Jia stay away from computers for at least one month, the source said. Previously, Jia had been working in front of computer screens for 14 hours a day.

CRI: Troubled Zhang Ziyi Locks Lead Role in Gu Changwei Film

Scandal-plagued actress Zhang Ziyi will get a chance to salvage her career as art-house film director Gu Changwei (Peacock) has offered her the lead role in his upcoming drama, "The Era of Magic."

CRI: TVB General Manager Arrested for Corruption Probe

Wang Leehom inspired by Brother Sharp?

Wang Leehom's directorial debut film cast includes Liu Yifei, Joan Chen in addition to himself in an inspirational youth comedy (Love Notices/Love Announcement). Many guest appearances are expected. Low key filming in Shanghai began in February and is expected to be released this summer.

(Sina)

Warring States - Francis Ng

Jiang Wu (Jiang Wen's brother)

Kim Hee-Sun returning to work after two years since marriage and having baby

Producer Sun Jie announced that filming for "Warring States" (tentative) would begin in Beijing this month with a 2011 Lunar New Year release target. Sun Honglei and Francis Ng will portray the historical rivals Sun Bin and Pang Juan, respectively. South Korean actress Kim Hee-Sun (The Myth) and Jiang Wu are are also cast. (HunanTV) (ifeng) The description in Wikipedia sounds like a barn burner! (Thanks to Valerie for the heads up!) Related story.

Kelly Chen

Kelly Chen adds hair extensions and 4-inch heels to promote her new Mandarin album. (Sina)

Jane Zhang Liangying, Kitaro

Jane Zhang guested at a recent Kitaro concert in Singapore. During the Lunar New Year holidays, Jane came to the United States to work with dance choreographer Tucker Barkley (Britney Spears, Janet Jackson) and dance teacher Nick Demoura (Ne-Yo, Pussycat Dolls) to prepare for the launch of her new album.

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CRI: Fan Bingbing's High-Profile Trip to Paris Fashion Week
Leon Lai forgets about his wedding anniversary