9.1.2010 - News

Legend of the Fist - action version of the poster

(21cn)

Charlene Choi

Nicholas Tse

CRI: 'Romance of Swords' between Tse and Choi

The video game-inspired TV drama "Romance of Swords" features Charlene Choi and Nicholas Tse.

(Xinhua-gallery), (Sina-slide show)
CRI: New Stills from 'Orphan of Zhao'

FBA: City under Siege (全城戒備) (4/10)

First China-shot mutant action movie has OK effects but is kneecapped by a ridiculous script.

FBA: Tsai Ming-Liang is Pusan's Filmmaker of the Year

Tsai was born in Malaysia, but has worked extensively in Taiwan and is one of the most eminent figures among the ‘Second New Wave’ of Taiwanese directors.

Another Yang Family Saga. A bit of a muddle, but it seems Ronny Yu is continuing on plans to make his version of the 14 Amazons tale but with a male cast including, possibly, Louis Koo, Huang Xiaoming, Wu Chun, Raymond Lam and Ethan Ruan. Producer Raymond Wong hopes to also invite Lynn Xiong, Angelababy, Fan Bingbing and Betty Sun Li. Originally hired to work on the Jackie Chan produced version, Ronny Yu was canned after a disagreement with investors and Frankie Chan stepped in. Fan Bingbing has been mentioned as in contention for roles in both versions. (21cn)

Gong Mi

Gong Mi has finished shooting Bruce Lee, My Brother and will move on to working on Gordon Chan's Wall Painting. (Xinhua)

Faye Wong may be adding a Taiwan stop to her comeback tour January 21-23 at Taipei Arena according to the latest reports. (Xinhua)

SG: Cecilia Cheung's comeback plans on hold
Cecilia Chung's ailment might be a result of her speedy childbirths. The strain of being pregnant with sons Lucas and Quintus in a span of three short years might have put stress on the actress's back, claimed reports.

SG: Wedding bells for Alex Fong and Stephy Tang in October?

SG: Jackie Chan mourns on Twitter

8.17.2010 - News

THR: Pang's 'Dream Home' sells to UK

KoreaTimes: 'Tomorrow' remake to bring macho drama

John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” showed the world what Hong Kong noir was all about, and the Korean remake of the 1986 classic is now awaiting release on Chuseok next month, with the support of Woo as a producer.

Aaron's the BIGGEST winner

In Hong Kong sci-fi action movie City Under Siege, audiences will see the handsome 44-year-old like never before.

CRI: "Color Me. Love" Set for October Release

The romantic comedy "Color Me. Love" starring Yao Chen and Liu Ye, which aims to be the most romantic film this fall, is set for an October 28th release, Mtime.com reports. (Sina)

CRI: "The Stool Pigeon" Press Conference in Beijing

CRI: 'Struggle' Moves to the Big Screen

CRI: "Reign of Assassins" Releases New Posters

Tony Leung Ka-Fai and Kelly Lin  are filming a thriller in Xi'an directed by Zhang Qi. Tony plays a mysterious doctor that has to solve six puzzles each one more suspenseful than the last. He has an ambiguous relationship with Kelly Lin. Filming should complete in September.

Kelly Lin

Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Kelly Lin

(Sina), 2

The back story relationship of Wu Jing and Zhang Jingchu was edited out of City Under Siege

(21cn)

Andrew Lin brings his art exhibition to Beijing. He will begin work on Tony Ching Siu-Tung's White Snake in September. Andrew worked on the special effects design on Alien 3 while living in the US before returning to Hong Kong and becoming an actor. He came out of retirement to work on special effects make-up for Josie Ho's highly regarded Dream Home. He hopes to raise the level of Chinese special effects in the 3D White Snake which has a HK$10M special effects budget.

Andrew Lin

(Sina-gallery)

Shawn Yue on the August cover of Jet (Hong Kong) magazine

Poster for Hong Kong Film Training

From the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers produced website:
Hong Kong Filmmakers from the industry's professional body composed of ten members, including: Hong Kong Film Directors, Screen Writers Association of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Society of Cinematographers, the Hong Kong Film Arts Association, Hong Kong Movie Production Executives Association, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Association, Hong Kong Cinematography Lighting Association, the Hong Kong Stuntman Association, the Hong Kong Film Association and the Hong Kong film post-editing professional associations, covering more than 1,800 workers over the film, as the industry's key organizations and non-profit organizations. Committed to the protection and the protection of rights and interests of Hong Kong Filmmakers, Filming in Hong Kong to upgrade to improve the environment, as well as industry and government circles as a bridge.

Over the years the Federation of actively promoting the film industry, from film policy, education and training, which had spared no effort to promote Hong Kong films. Including the SARS outbreak during the launch, "1:99 Shorts" short film inspirational cheer for the people of Hong Kong; for the industry shortage of talent and established "film professional training program"; launched the "Hong Kong Film Workers professionally produced guidelines and Industrial Safety Manual" and so on.

Gillian ready to move on with ‘mature-minded man’

HK singer Andy Hui admits he had secret ex-girlfriend

Andy Hui admitted that he had secretly dated former personal assistant Pan Heng Zhang in a handwritten letter to the media on Tuesday, reported Hong Kong media.

City Under Siege - Hong Kong Premiere

Shu Qi

Shu Qi, Aaron Kwok

Shu Qi

Wu Jing, Zhang Jingchu

Wu Jing

Zhang Jingchu

Zhang Jingchu

Benny Chan

Aaron Kwok

Aaron Kwok, Shu Qi

(Sina), (Xinhua)

8.3.2010 - News

Zhou Dongyu - Romance Under a Hawthorn Tree

Shawn Dou Xiao, a Chinese-Canadian [April 21]

(Sina)

CRI: 'Love of the Hawthorn Tree' Releases First Stills

CRI: Lee-Hom's Directorial Debut Premieres
Musician-turned-filmmaker Lee-Hom Wang's directorial debut, "Love in Disguise", premiered in Beijing on Monday, August 2. (Xinhua-slide show), 2, (Sina-gallery)

Liu Yifei

CRI: Aftershock' Continues Strong Box Office Sales, FBA: Aftershock passes RMB400 million mark

SG: Andy Lau, Li Bingbing and Carina Lau in the running for Venice Film awards

Since this is the first time Andy has received a nomination at the festival, the star revealed that he will be attending the event to walk the red carpet.
Li Bingbing was also excited to be able to return to the Venice Film Awards again after 10 years.
"Ten years ago, Zhang Yuan won Best Director for his movie Seventeen Years which I acted in; now I'm presented with a chance to step on the red carpet again. I guess you can say this is my 10-year-pact with Venice."
Carina is reportedly going to give the event a miss due to 'matters at home'. Speculations are rife that she is trying to avoid the spotlight due to recent reports that she has been seeing a Chinese businessman behind her hubby's back.

Wang Quan'an clarifies rumors: Tang Wei has not been invited to join the cast of White Deer Plain. Male and female leads still undetermined. In other news, investors have been constantly changeing. Recently, one of the major investors in the film has also pulled out. Wang is considering a consortium of investors. (Sina)

FBA: Being Human (做人) (7/10) (Singapore)

Well-paced Jack Neo comedy about shady business practices that finds the right balance in all departments.
FBA: Patient X (3/10) (Philippines)
Lethargic zombie film tries for some fresh spins on the genre.

My Belle Boss poster

Annie Wu, Peter Ho, Jing Tian

Jing Tian

Guangzhou publicity visit by cast of My Belle Boss

(Sina), 2

Close To You Stills

Eddie Peng, Amber Kuo 

Eddie Peng, Ming Dao

Close To You opens Aug. 13

(Sina)

Shanghai stop of publicity tour for City Under Siege.

Collin Chou, Aaron Kwok

Wu Jing

Zhang Jingchu

(Sina)

Collin Chou came from a family of 13 brothers and sisters. His father died when he was young. In order to get an education, his mother sent him and his brothers to an orphanage. He started apprenticing at age 6 by learning to carve, by 9 years of age he apprenticed at a bakery so the family could eat. When he was 12 he was working the ovens at the bakery. Next door to the bakery, he learned to use nunchukus. Later, he move to Taiwan and learned to fight and worked in films as a stand-in. (Sina)

HKStandard: Models giving some fans restless nights

The teen models are allowed to promote only in the assigned areas and the main stage.
They can enter the fair as visitors but will be asked to leave if they cause chaos.

SG: Gigi Lai's hubby wants her to rest well

Ming-Na's alien adventure

After a pause, she added cheekily: "I have to tell you, girls' lips are much softer than guys'."

Jolin Tsai lashes out at paparazzi hounding her grandparents

'Star Wars' creator backs away from lightsaber laser lawsuit
...He said sales have tripled, and Wicked has had to expand to a larger factory and double its customer support team...
The Spyder 3 laser sells for $299. It was originally priced at $199, but the price was raised due to "increased operating costs," according to Liu.

City Under Siege - Beijing Premiere Press Conference

(Aug 1) Director Benny Chan, and cast members Aaron Kwok, Zhang Jingchu, Wu Jing and Collin Chou attended the press conference for the Beijing premiere of City Under Siege.

Aaron Kwok

Zhang Jingchu

Benny Chan

Wu Jing

Collin Chou

Wu Jing, Zhang Jingchu

Aaron Kwok, Collin Chou, Zhang Jingchu, Wu Jing

Zhang Jingchu

 (Sina), 2, 3, 4