1.24.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

FBA: Speed Angels review
Female racing driver drama is trashy fun, boosted by Tang Wei's relaxed performance.

FBA: Flying Swords of Dragon Gate review

Enjoyably retro swordplay antics, with a superb cast but a weak finale. 

Tim Robbins has joined the cast of Feng Xiaogang's "Remembering 1942" according to a post on the director's Weibo account. (Sina)

 
CF: Documentary about Chinese in Britain Released
Bai adds that "Talk of Home" is the first documentary talking about the British-Chinese community from a British angle.

"I Do" opens Feb. 10

Li Bingbing and Duan Yihong play "first loves". Duan Yihong tries to reignite feelings seven years later.

Sun Honglei co-stars.

(Sina), 2, 3

New Year's greetings from "I Love Hong Kong 2012" Eric Tsang and Teresa Mo

Teresa Mo

Eric Tsang

Eric Tsang, Teresa Mo

(Sina)

Horror film "Cold Pupil" (Chinese title) started shooting in Sanya, Hainan Island. The cast includes Chrissie Chau, Sam Lee, Calvin Sun and Sammy Hung.

Calvin Sun, Chrissie Chau, Sam Lee

(Sina), (qq)

Kelly Chen's new theme song
Pregnant Hong Kong award-winning diva Kelly Chen Wai-Lam is not one to lay low. Recently seen in Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun's Chinese New Year latest, "All's Well Ends Well 2012", where she played a photographer, Chen has also sung the theme song for the movie.

Chrissie Chau in business

For fashion lovers, take note that a new inner-wear line has just been released, and it is not just any inner-wear, for it is designed by Hong Kong actress-model Chrissie Chau in collaboration with a reputable inner-wear brand in China,
MSN: Elaine Ng was cheated of money
A1: Elaine Ng is in financial difficulty
MSN: Jay Chou loses to Vic Chou at box office

Row as China professor calls Hong Kongers 'dogs'
Chinese Professor: Hong Kong Residents Are Dogs and Thieves (WSJ)

11.8.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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Ricky Hui passed away tonight

Sam, Ricky Hui in concert

Hong Kong media is reporting that Ricky Hui died of a heart attack Tuesday night. He was found by an assistant at home lying in bed and not breathing. Ricky Hui was 65 years old. He joined the Shaw Brothers actors training course in 1971 along with his brothers. (Sina), 2

TimeOutHK: Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale I review

CRI: Zhang Yimou's 'Flowers of War' to Open in US

CF:  Final Posters of "East Meets West 2011"

CF: "Dear Enemy" to Compete with "The Flowers of War"

Set against the backdrop of a business environment, "Dear Enemies" tells the story of a separated couple who become bitter enemies as they enter into war over the issue of company acquisition. A promotional trailer for the movie was released at the press conference.

Xu Jinglei at the press conference (Sina), 2

CF: Stills for "Cold Steel" Out

Director David Wu's latest sniper-themed film "Cold Steel" has had its new still photos released recently. The stills feature actor Peter Ho and actress Song Jia. In the film, they portray a couple of love birds.

CF: Still Shots of "One Flew over the Retirement Home" Released

Directed by Zhang Yang and starring Xu Huanshan, Wu Tianming and Li Bin, the film "One Flew over the Retirement Home" ("Fei Yue Lao Ren Yuan") is currently being filmed in Tianjin. On Saturday, the film's production team released a collection of still shots featuring mainland actor Chen Kun who makes a guest appearance as a doctor in the film.

CRI: Gao Xiaosong Released after 6 Months in Jail

Whilst serving time in the jail, Gao also wrote the theme song "Like a Dream" for his film "My Kingdom" which was released in September.

"Painted Skin 2" poster released at the AFM features Zhou Xun

(Sina)

Sun Zhou's "Yes, I Do" held a film wrap press conference with cast members Sun Honglei, Li Bingbing and Duan Yihong. The film is due for a Lunar New Year release.

Sun Honglei, Li Bingbing, Duan Yihong

Sun Honglei, Li Bingbing, director Sun Zhou, Duan Yihong

Sun Honglei, Li Bingbing, Duan Yihong, Mi Qi (Sina-gallery)

THR: Michelle Yeoh Garners Praise at AFI Fest for 'The Lady' (Video)
The actress talks to THR about her life, career and dream opportunity to play and meet Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.

CF: A Lack of 3D Technology in China's Film Industry
The fever for 3D movies spread quickly throughout the worlds' film industries. Production companies were keen to cash in on high returns, and China's growing film market was no different.

China's 'soft power' push stumbles at the movies
Mainstream Chinese films all need government approval for release, and there is a marked absence of movies that tell revealing, gritty tales set in the present day.

CF:Bai Baihe in Black and White

Bai Baihe, the star of the latest romance movie "Love is Not Blind", poses for a new photo shoot in black and white to promote the film.

CRI: Fan Bingbing's Another Fashionable Appearance

Fan Bingbing dons Versace for H&M collection at a fashion event in Beijing on Monday

Vicki Zhao to make directorial debut
Edison's ex-girlfriend speaks
Edison's rumored ex-girlfriend, Gloria Wong, scolded him bluntly for his fetish obsessions and revealed that Edison had asked her to wear a pink lingerie set to pose for some photographs while they were dating.

Cammie Tse: "It's not me!"

A1: Only 16, is she a smart cookie or smut rookie?

A1: Jay Chou's sincere lover or scheming Lolita?

She was discovered when she was just 14 years old.

Elaine Ng's show to be cancelled

"TVB was considering that she has many good friends, such as Veronica Yip and Chingmy Yau. These former sex goddess have left showbiz and it would have been a talking point to have them on the show but..."

MSN: Selina Jen has yet to register her marriage
MSN: Eason Chan collaborates with daughter on new album

William Hung has joined the Los Angeles Police Dept as a technical crime analyst after graduating from college. He became a sensation after appearing on American Idol and later appeared with Nancy Sit in "Where is Mama's Boy?"

Remember me?

(Sina)

9.13.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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CF: Actress Zhou Xun to Join Hands with Tom Hanks in 'Cloud Atlas'

Zhou Xun in Germany 

Bae Doo-Na will also join the cast

(Sina), 2

FBA: My Kingdom review
Weak male leads and an unsuitable director sap the juice from a potentially interesting action drama.

Michelle Yeoh (THR)

THR: The Lady review
Luc Besson trades his usual muscular action and pumped-up visual style for a stately inspirational epic.
A1: Myanmar democracy leader's struggle debuts on film, (AFP)
Myanmar's revered pro-democracy leader and Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is now also a movie protagonist after Luc Besson's "The Lady" premiered on Monday at the Toronto film festival.

THR: Bond Girl Michelle Yeoh on Being Deported From Burma

Chow Yun-Fat will play the famous warlord Cao Cao in a film (Tong Que Tai) set to begin shooting in Beijing next month. Chow has already begun growing a beard for the role. Official launch will be Oct. 5. Directed by first-time director, Zhao Lin-Shan, he was inspired by the recent (2009) discovery of  Cao Cao's tomb and his burial with his empress and a young servant girl. The film will focus on the later years of Cao Cao's life. In addition to Chow, Alec Su, Yan Ni, Ni Dahong, Roy Cheung(!) and many others have been confirmed as cast. An October 2012 release is planned.(Sina), 2, 3

HKStandard: Simple boost for movies hailed
Deanie Ip Tak-han's best actress award at the 68th Venice International Film Festival will boost the SAR movie industry, Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen said.

Deanie Ip's return to Hong Kong

(Sina), 2

WSJ: Jet Li Ashamed of China’s Soft Power
“China is an economic powerhouse,” Mr. Li said at Alibaba Group’s annual summit for small to medium-sized business owners in Hangzhou. But the world’s most populous country has little cultural influence compared to the U.S., South Korea and Japan, he said.CF: Jet Li Talks about Charities

Anita Mui's bling on sale
Sotheby's auction house announced on Friday that there will be 43 lots, including memorabilia items, valued at more than HK $2.6 million during the Hong Kong Autumn Sale.

Jang Dong-gun met Zhang Ziyi at a hotel?
It was speculated the two met to discuss Zhang Ziyi's role alongside Jang Dong-gun in director Heo Jin-ho's new film, "Dangerous Liaisons".

CNA: Anita Yuen admits she was once a kept woman
Yuen had previously revealed that she had been someone's mistress during an interview with TVB General Manager Stephen Chan in 2007, but this was the first time she went into detail about the matter.

MSN: A grand birthday celebration for Andy Lau

While the banquet yesterday was to be an early birthday celebration, there were rumours that suggested it was actually a belated wedding banquet instead.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heung

Fans

(Sina-slideshow)

Elaine Ng says not to hate Jackie Chan

MSN: Richie Jen fractures left rib at a rally race

MSN: Kelly Lin shares confinement meals with husband

8.12.2011 - News

ChinaPost: Jump Ashin! review
A story about loss, redemption and coming-of-age, “Jump Ashin!” split its soul into so many pieces for maximum commercial appeal that it eventually reminds us of Harry Potter's Voldemort, whose soul degenerated because he split it into seven pieces to bid for power and immortality.

FBA: A Beautiful Life review

San Francisco's chance at seeing 3D porn goes flat

Keep your hands at your sides, San Franciscans; unfortunately the film's debut in our city will only be offered in standard 2D. (Thanks, Dave!)

First Person: Juno Mak

CRI: Actress Shu Qi Attends Environmental Protection Event in Taipei

Carina Lau was in Chengdu yesterday promoting Haagen Dazs mooncakes.

(Sina-gallery), 2, (Xinhua)

MSN: Elaine Ng calls Jackie Chan the “third party”

Recently, it was reported that Jackie's wife Joan Lin left Hong Kong after knowing that Elaine returned.

A1: Elaine Ng wants to hear no more of Jackie Chan

MSN: Selina Jen shares her wedding photo

12.17.2010 - News

APA: Interview with Freddie Wong (The Drunkard)
Critic-turned-programmer-turned-director Freddie Wong reflects on the road to directing The Drunkard, which had its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Beijing premiere press conference for If You Are the One 2

Feng Xiaogang, Shu Qi, Ge You, Yao Chen

Ady An Yixuan, Shu Qi, Yao Chen with Ge You

Feng Xiaogang, Shu Qi, Ge You

(Sina-gallery)

Yang Yuyu - Midnight Beating

Yang Yuyu, Francis Ng

Yang Yuyu

(Sina)

Cecilia Cheung - Lady Generals of the Yang Family

Zhao Qianyu plays Cecilia's daughter

(Sina)

MSN: Chow Yun-Fat trapped on expressway due to snowstorm
The Chinese actor was left cold and starving for 20 hours

(Sina), 2

Elaine Ng and daughter, Etta at the opening of her solo painting exhibition in Shanghai

Etta is said to bear a remarkable resemblance to Jaycee Chan

(Xinhua-gallery)

MSN: Elaine Ng brings daughter to Shanghai for art exhibition
MSN: Show Luo is cleared of having STD
Show Luo releases medical report to quash STD rumours
MSN: Selina Jen asks for S$6 million in compensation

TaipeiTimes: Pop Stop
Stella Huang, Jay Chou

[I thought I'd posted this one earlier but it turns out it was left in a draft post!]
GlobalTimes: Demystifying the diva: Faye Wong caught on film, Li still stands strong
Of course most of you know that Wong successfully held comeback concerts in Beijing and Shanghai last month, two of which I attended and enjoyed. What you surely do not know is that after one concert in Beijing, the diva continued on to share a passionate night with her drummer and was caught by the paparazzi. Her husband, local actor Li Yapeng, had to spend a few million yuan (half a million dollars) keeping the cheating couple's photos out of the press.