Tang Wei - Sleepless in Vancouver (?) [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

TimeOutHK: Tang Wei interview
“The truth is that we filmed it in Vancouver, as well as small bits in Beijing and New York, but never really in Seattle,” clarifies Tang on her new film’s shooting locations. “That’s why I had the memory of the place but not a feeling of repetition. There’s still a chance that I may go back there in the future because Seattle is such a beautiful city – it reminds me of my birthplace of Hangzhou, which is similarly prone to drizzle.”

THR: Homegrown Rom-com Bests 'Die Hard' to Top Weekly Rankings
"Finding Mr. Right" narrowly beat "A Good Day to Die Hard" and "Resident Evil: Retribution" in earnings for last week.

Some new posters:

More on "Finding Mr. Right" [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

The release date for "Finding Mr. Right", starring Tang Wei and Wu Xiubo, has been pushed back a week to March 21.
Screen Daily has a review.

Below, a new poster and some newly released stills.

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New "Finding Mr. Right" Posters [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

Two new character posters were released yesterday. The film is directed by Xue Xiaolu and opens March 15. (Sina)

Wu Xiubo

Tang Wei

Co-star Hai Qing

Mai Hong-Mei

Finding Mr. Right [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

Happy New Year!

This post is devoted to Tang Wei's latest project, "Finding Mr. Right" (literally "Beijing Meets in Seattle"). Tang Wei co-stars with Wu Xiubo, primarily a TV actor. It's a romantic comedy by director Xue Xiaolu.

Tang Wei plays Wen Jiajia the girlfriend of a rich boyfriend. Wu Xiubo is, Frank, a single father with a young daughter. Frank and Wen Jiajia accidentally meet on Christmas Eve after the boyfriend disappears leaving Jiajia in dire straits, i.e., without money. Frank looks after the Jiajia and then develops feelings for her. Later, Jiajia returns to China and gives birth to a child and renews her luxurious life when the boyfriend resurfaces and they marry But Jiajia misses Frank and becomes a single mother. Two years later, Frank and Jiajia have a romantic reunion in the United States. Sound much like "Sleepless in Seattle"? (Douban.com)

Below, a recently released concept poster and some promotional stills. Look for a March release.

Wu Xiubo

Cast and crew photo

6.19.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

FBA: Painted Skin: The Resurrection review
Slick fantasy vehicle for three Mainland stars is in a different league to the 2008 film.
THR: Painted Skin: The Resurrection review
Bottom line: Spectacular if blemished Chinese fantasy aiming for high lyricism should pull in female viewers and fans of the 2008 original.

FBA: My Elder Brother in Taiwan review

Slim but likeable second feature by the director of Pinoy Sunday.

FBA: Shanghai Calling review

Light, cross-cultural rom-com has few of the usual cliches and awkwardnesses. 

ScreenDaily: Double Trouble review

Double Trouble seems less about honestly dissimilar and abrasive characters, and more about contrived friction. 

TimeOutHK: First Time review

TimeOutHK: Soi Cheang interview

Once a cult favourite known for his nihilistic vision, Soi Cheang has since mellowed into one of our cinema’s leading helmers. He talks to Edmund Lee about his latest outing, Motorway.

THR: Feng Xiaogang Unveils Epic 'Remembering 1942' at the Shanghai Film Festival
FBA: Feng portrays drama of 1942
The film's story chronicles the human drama as a devastating famine struck Henan Province in 1942, a time when China was already at war with and partially occupied by Japan.

CF: Chow Yun-fat Brings his "Last Tycoon" to Shanghai Film Fest

CF: Tony Leung Unveils Release Date of "The Silent War" at SIFF
A news conference to promote the August 10 release of Tony Leung's newest spy movie, "The Silent War" was held on June 17 during the 15th Shanghai Film Festival,

(Sina)

CF: First Trailer out for "The Silent War"

CF:Stars Introduce Suspense Film "The Four" at SIFF
CF:"The Four" Brings You a New Trailer

A different two minute trailer

CF: Cecilia Cheung and Jang Dong-gun Promote "Dangerous Liaisons" at SIFF
CF: Jang Dong-gun's Character Trailer of "Dangerous Liaisons"

Tang Wei and Wu Xiubo ("The Four") were introduced to the press yesterday in a Shanghai press conference. They will co-star in Xue Xiaolu's ("Ocean Paradise") new romantic comedy, "Finding Mr. Right" (Chinese title, "Beautiful Destiny").

Director Xue Xiaolu

Tang Wei

Tang Wei, Wu Xiubo

(Sina)

Huang Yi's first directorial effort, a micro film called "Exchange", will screen at the SIFF on June 21. She plays a country girl and a surprise guest star is promised.

(Sina)

Keanu Reeves' "Man of Tai Chi" has officially begun filming yesterday. Shooting started in Wan Chai last night. Despite blocking off the road, it attracted a large number of passersby and onlookers.

Karen Mok (Sina), 2

Trailer for "Holding Love" (aka "Hold on to Love") starring Yang Mi real-life BF Hawick Lau and Chrissie Chau.

Shanghai trailer release conference

Hawick Lau, Yang Mi

Chrissie Chau 

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The cast of "The Bounty" promote the film while Chapman To recuperates in the US

Fiona Sit

Director Fung Chi-Keung, Fiona Sit, Stephanie Cheng, Charmaine Fong

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CF: Huayi · ELLE's Starry Night at SIFF
Li Bingbing, director Feng Xiaofang and his wife Xu Fan, cast members of Jackie Chan's "CZ12" and 3D "Sex and Zen" star Lan Yan were spotted at the red carpet ceremony.
MSN: Gigi Leung takes up the director’s seat for the first time

MSN: Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung are back together

MSN: Tony Leung is unaffected by rumors about Carina Lau
MSN: Andy Lau celebrates first Father’s Day
MSN: Andy Lau names his daughter
SGYahoo: Andy Lau and wife to move to Malaysia

Edison Chen makes a guest appearance in American rapper Sammy Adam's MV for the song "Only One".

(Sina)

SGYahoo: Get a “Kitty-cure” at world’s first Hello Kitty Beauty Spa