3.8.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

THR: Top China Film Executive Touring Hollywood Studios, Meeting With Bruce Willis
Han Sanping, chairman of the powerful China Film Group Corporation, quietly arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday with a delegation from the country.

TaipeiTimes: A Simple Life review
Ann Hui’s latest film explores the subject of old age through one man’s relationship with his servant

CF: "Repeat I Love You" Poster Unveiled
SGYahoo: Charlene Choi and Ekin Cheng reunite in Australia
Charlene Choi and Hong Kong heartthrob Ekin Cheng will take on roles in the sequel of "My Wife Is 18", which will be shot in Queensland, Australia

Retro-styled posters of "Crazy Stupid Thief" were released recently

(Sina)

TaipeiTimes: Pop Stop
Lin Chi-Ling, Ethan Ruan, Jay Chou

MSN: Carol Chu goes shopping with bodyguards
The heavily pregnant Carol Chu was spotted shopping at North Point Market with her bodyguards

Jay Chou/Kobe Bryant Sprite advert

Behind the scenes

2.24.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

CRI: Li Bingbing Confirmed to Attend Oscar
Besides Li Bingbing, Chinese actress and singer Laure Shang posted her "Oscar Schedule" on the microblogging site Weibo. She was invited by domestic media outlets to broadcast live from the red carpet.
CF: "Love in the Buff" Goes into Top Nightclubs
The romantic comedy "Love in the Buff" unveiled a batch of new still photos in the run up to its release on March 30th. Male lead Shawn Yue was featured having fun in the top nightclubs with a group of trendsetters.

CF: Poster for "Joyful Reunion" Out

Huo Siyan tries cooking at Chengdu press conference (Sina)

CF: Sino-U.S. Co-production to Film Tangshan Earthquake Blockbuster

The movie tells the true story of more than 200 prisoners risking their life to save people during the disaster only to spontaneously return to prison afterwards. Following their heroic acts, the prisoners were granted amnesty by the government and were released from prison.

CF: Lineup for Hong Kong Int'l Film Festival, (FBA)

Jia Zhangke

Jia Zhangke, posting on his Weibo, wondered if fans would accept it if he cast Takeshi Kitano in his martial arts actioner "In the Qing Dynasty" (aka In the Manchurian Dynasty). During difficult financial times, Kitano invested in three of Jia's early films, "Platform", "Unknown Pleasures" and "The World". (Sina)

Speaking at the Beijing press conference for "Crazy Stupid Thief", Francis Ng said that he was overwhelmed with multiple roles, not only involved in script writing, casting, editing and design, as well as directing the MV, but he only took a paycheck as actor.

Wang Taili, Teddy Lin (Lian Jin), Ying Er (Liu Ying), Lam Suet, Francis Ng, Peng Bo

(Sina), 2

(Feb.20) Vivian Hsu and Zhou Dongyu attending Burberry's Fall and Winter Fashion Week in London.

Vivian Hsu, Zhou Dongyu

Zhou Dongyu 

Vivian Hsu (Sina), 2

In Milan, Gao Yuanyuan attended a Valentino Flagship shop opening, Gucci Fall/Winter 2012 and below, Max Mara Autumn/Winter 2012

Valentino Flagship store opening

(Sina)

2.22.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

THR: 10+10 review
Taiwanese shorts anthology is a mixed bag.

CF: Ning Hao's New Project in Post-production
Ning's new project has been a closely guarded secret ever since shooting began, an ambitious move from a director who hasn't seen the big screen in 3 years.

CF:"Scheme With Me" Premieres in Beijing

Richie Jen and guest, actress Zhao Ming

Tengger, Zhao Ming (Sina-slideshow)

"Scheme With Me" character posters

Tengger

Richie Jen

Jiu Kong

Steve Yoo Seung-Jun

Yvonne Yung

Xiong Naijin  (Sina)

"Crazy Stupid Thief" (Chinese title) opens March 1. Shown below, Francis Ng and Ying Er (Liu Ying). Lam Suet, Dong Lifan, Teddy Lin and Peng Bo round out the cast. Two screenings of the film were held at the Harbin Snow and Ice Film Festival earlier this month.

Dong Lifan

Ying Er (Liu Ying)

(Sina-gallery)

CF: Charming Zhou Xun Graces BAZAAR Magazine

A1: Fiona Sit's betting on new role
In the slapstick comedy Mr and Mrs Gambler, which opens here on Thursday, Sit and rotund funnyman To are Flora and Manfred, a pair of boorish compulsive gamblers who find themselves falling in love with each other after being held captive by loan sharks.

SGYahoo: Gigi's husband is ok with sex scenes
SGYahoo: Andy Lau for Hong Kong Chief Executive, (CNA)
Netizens in a forum have sounded out their hopes for Hong Kong's multi-talented star Andy Lau to register himself to be in the running for the position of Hong Kong's Chief Executive.
MSN: Andy Lau to raise daughter in new home
Hong Kong singer Andy Lau is sparing no efforts to ensure the best for his unborn child.

2.16.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

CF: "New Dragon Inn" (1992) Back to the Big Screen
Compared to the original poster featuring Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung, the updated version also features Kung Fu megastar Donnie Yen.

(Sina)

"White Deer Plain" poster (Sina)

ScreenDaily: White Plain Deer review, [hkmdb]

White Plain Deer" hits the red carpet in Berlin last night

Kitty Zhang Yuqi, Wang Quan'an

(Sina) (Sina-slideshow)

"White Plain Deer" reception

Sylvia Chang, Shi Nansun

Tsui Hark, Kitty Zhang Yuqi, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Wang Quan'an

Kitty Zhang

(Sina-slideshow)

"Glory Days" posters unveiled at Berlin International Film Festival

Now in post-production, a summer release is planned

(Sina), 2

The cast of "Crazy Stupid Thief" in Harbin

Francis Ng, Ying Er

Lam Suet

Peng Bo

Wang Taili, Francis Ng

(Sina), 2

CF: "The Locked Door" Set to Hit Screens on March 8

Starring Eva Huang, Yang Zi and Li Man, the tragic romance film tells of the downfall of a young and beautiful girl, portrayed by Huang, as public opinion turns against her in her small hometown.

CF: Mainland Box Office Chart in the 6th Week

Photos from the Hong Kong premiere of Wong Jing's "Mr. and Mrs. Gambler" last night.

Fiona Sit, Law Kar-Ying

Chapman To

(Sina-slideshow)

Michael Wong promotes his new "MW" leather brand. Jennifer Tse Ting-ting helps him out.

(Sina), 2

TaipeiTimes: Pop Stop

MSN: Eason Chan and Denise Ho lock lips on stage

Both singers share a passionate kiss together on stage, surprising many in the audience

Eason's wife, Hilary Tsui, and daughter, Real Ting, Miriam Yeung's husband record the event

(Sina)

First look into Jackie Chan's jet