Showing posts with label Herman Yau. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

6.5.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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FBA: Guns and Roses review
Busy but uneven heist movie by Ning Hao, set in '30s Manchuria under the Japanese.
Variety: China pic's Square root
Directors, writers, venture capitalists and sundry celebs gathered in an Imax theater in a Wanda cineplex in downtown Beijing recently for the launch of a 3D pic about Cui Jian, China's most popular and controversial rock star.

CF: Zhou Dongyu Shoot Elle Magazine's Short Film
"Mou Girl" Zhou Dongyu recently shot a short film produced by Elle Magazine. Alexi Tan directed produced the film [Stéphane Sednaoui directed]. It will be screened on June 16.
Zhou Dongyu


(Sina), 2, 3

CRI: Jiang Wen Seeks U.S. Partner for 'Bullets' Sequel

CF: "Million-Dollar Crocodile" Premieres in Beijing
The film tells the story of an eight-meter-long crocodile on the rampage in Beijing.
(Sina)

Poster for Herman Yau's "Nightmare", opening July 6 in the mainland

Fiona Sit, Huang Xuan with director Herman Yan in Beijing

Herman Yau rocking his Van Halen t-shirt

(Sina), 2, 3

Taiwan version of "Painted Skin 2" poster

Zhou Xun transforms into a fox spirit


Simon Yam attended  the Taiwan premiere of  "Design of Death" which opened the 4th Taiwan-China Cross-Strait Film Festival.

Simon shows off his shoes (Sina)

Miriam Yeung has delivered a 7 pound baby according to Hong Kong media. Husband Real Ting announced the news via his microblog. No news on the whether the baby is a boy or girl. (Sina)

Chapman To has just about fully recovered from Miller-Fisher Syndrome and is expected to return to work in July on a new movie. Kristal Tin thanked Sandra Ng for referring them to a doctor and, today, the couple is planning on leaving for the US to celebrate their 7 year wedding anniversary. (Sina)

The songstress’s daughter took to her microblog to complain about the tight reins her mother have over her life
The low-profile superstar holds a strict control over the list of family and friends who are keen to visit his newborn
On May 31, renowned movie critic, Bi Cheng-gong revealed on his microblog that Bingbing was the one behind the 33-year-old's scandal. He claimed that the actress "is addicted to throwing her weight around and is infamous in the scene for this."
How I Landed In The Middle Of China's Crazy New Rumor

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

5.30.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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CF/THR: Dangerous Liaisons: Cannes Review
An interesting twist on a classic plot, Dangerous Liaisons is essentially a deluxe soap opera. But with its beautiful cast and gorgeous production design, it is still a highly enjoyable way to waste two hours.
CF: China Lion Eyes U.S. Market With Cannes Pickups
... it has a deal with AMC Entertainment to screen up to 15 titles a year, include the raunchy Hong Kong comedy Vulgaria, Taiwanese romantic comedies Girlfriend Boyfriend and When A Wolf Falls In Love With A Sheep, warlord actioner The Bullet Vanishes and Thai martial arts pic Rebirth.

The production company for the upcoming thriller "Nightmare", which is directed by Herman Yau and starring Fiona Sit, Huang Xuan and Zhou Chuchu, announced its July 6th mainland release date yesterday.

Chen Kaige, known for his top award-winning film at Cannes "Farewell to My Concubine," has turned his focus to ordinary people and hot topics in modern times in his latest film.
The film revolves around the problems caused by internet violence and "flesh searches" in modern society.

A few of the character posters for "Caught in the Web"
Yao Chen

Gao Yuanyuan

Wang Xueqi

Wang Luodan (Sina)

CF: Lu Chuan's First Micro Film Releases Poster
Director Lu Chuan's first micro film "The Way of the Heart" releases its poster.

In more micro film news, actress Huang Yi is directing her first micro film, "Exchange", based on a true incident in which a female university student inspired by the 'paperclip for a villa' (see links below) exchanged two rings and in four months after three more exchanges built a classroom building. Huang Yi developed an interest in micro films when she was invited to act in another micro film earlier. This time, she was invited by the Shanghai International Film Festival's director of micro film projects to direct and Huang readily accepted. 
Huang Yi


Huang Yi and young actors (Sina)
Student barters rings to build school in Guizhou
From paper-clip to house, in 14 trades

Vicki Zhao's directorial debut "To Our Past Youth" finished shooting in Nanjing and Shanghai, and the cast and crew are in the midst of their shoot at the Huangguoshu Waterfall, a famous scenic spot in Guizhou Province.

Another June edition of L'Officiel, with Huang Yi on the cover this time.

The Hong Kong actor is said to have become more caring and cheerful after officially ending his marriage recently

Zhang Ziyi, as ambassador of the event, was all smiles at the 12th Chinese Film Media Awards last night



Monday, February 20, 2012

2.20.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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FBA: White Deer Plain review
Potentially epic peasant drama, with a fine cast, is undercut by an uninvolving approach.

CF: "Love" Presented at Berlin Film Festival

CF: Bullets Sweeps the 24th Harbin Film Festival
The awarding ceremony of the 24th Harbin Film Festival was held on February 16th. "Let the Bullets Fly," the top grossing blockbuster in 2010, and "The Piano in a Factory" swept the festival and obtained three awards respectively.
Leon Lai Ming, Charlie Yeung, Kara Hui, Feng Shaofeng and directors Daniel Lee, Huang Jianxin were spotted on the red carpet of the festival.

TimeOutHK: Simon Yam interview
Synonymous with Hong Kong movies by appearing in seemingly half of them, veteran actor Simon Yam tells us about his thespian secrets – and why he never gets tired of playing cops.
CRI: Final Posters of "Nightfall" Unveiled
Award-winning actor Simon Yam unveiled the two movie posters featuring Nick Cheung and himself in the run up to the film's much anticipated release.
Simon Yam

Janice Man (Sina-gallery)

CF: Poster Released for "The Second Woman"
The movie will hit national screens on March 8th. Actress Shu Qi and actor Shawn Yue were featured as leading roles in it

CF: Promotional Poster for "An Inaccurate Memoir" Unveiled
Featuring Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Yi and actress Zhang Xinyi, the film is currently in an intense post-production stage.


(Sina), 2


Stills from Herman Yau's "Love Lifting" starring Chapman To and Elanne Kong. Chapman To plays a house husband to Elanne Kong who hopes to fulfill her athletic dreams.



Herman Yan, Elanne Kong and Chapman To at the Harbin Ice and Snow Film Festival
(Sina), 2, (Poster)

"Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" held a press conference after they wrapped up shooting in the National Museum in Beijing recently
Andy Lau, Zhang Jingchu, Lin Chi-Ling, Tong Dawei, co-director Bob Brown

Co-director Sun Jianjun (l)

Four leads - Tong Dawei, Andy Lau, Lin Chi-Ling, Zhang Jingchu

Lin Chi-Ling

Lin Chi-Ling, Zhang Jingchu
(Sina-gallery)

CNA: First ever '4D' Hong Kong adult film in the works, says HK film producer
Hong Kong film producer Stephen Shiu Jr, who had worked on the Hong Kong adult film "3D Sex and Zen" which made waves across Asia last year, recently revealed that he plans to release a '4D' sequel to the film, reported Hong Kong media.

Faye Wong's concert in Chongqing on Friday was abruptly cancelled, after a section of the spectator stands suddenly collapsed, leaving 64 people injured, reported Chinese media.
MSN: Faye Wong utters 36 words at concert
The Chinese singer moved her fans to tears when she went beyond her usual “Thank you” at her concert



Friday, January 13, 2012

1.13.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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Herman Yau has begun working on a "Inception"-like thriller called "Qing Yan". Fiona Sit and mainland actor Huang Xuan will head the cast. (Sina)

A few posters for the Valentine's Day Chrissie Chau mainland thriller "Night Club Suspense Tales".




TaipeiTimes: Black and White Episode 1: The Dawn of Assault review
Tsai Yueh-hsun’s action blockbuster-to-be elevates the country’s filmmaking industry to a new level

TaipeiTimes: Flying Dragon, Dancing Phoenix review
Kuo, a real-life operatic diva, hands in an amazing debut performance on the silver screen as she plays both Chun-mei, a woman who plays men, and Micky, a man who plays a woman who plays men. It is a pleasure to watch the operatic veteran toy with the idea of gender roles through her varied acting, while staying true to her two characters.
Still from "Flying Dragon, Dancing Phoenix" 


CF: Behind-the-scenes Footage of "Crazy Dinner" Released, (CF)
Starring Liu Hua, Fan Wei, Huang Bo, Mo Xiaoqi, Dai Lele and Liu Yajin, the film is slated to hit cinema screens nationwide on January 23,2012.

Derek Yee pleases mainland market
He has set his latest work, The Great Magician, in Beijing. It's his first comedy for almost 30 years.
The film, based on a popular novel set in the early 20th century in the capital, reveals how amagician wins back his lover from a warlord.
The novel is a melancholy melodrama, but Yee has turned it into a comedy to pleaseaudiences.
CF:  Youku Signs Content Deal With Twentieth Century Fox
Youku Inc., China's leading Internet television company ("Youku"), announced a deal with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment on 11 Jan, under which Youku will license 250 titles of new release and library films.
CF: Deals and Disputes Multiply in China Video Sector, (FBA)
Independent Australian-Canadian sex shop comedy Red Light Revolution (2010) has also been picked up for release by Tudou Inc.

You Are the Apple of My Eye
Thanks to China’s censors, several scenes that make up nine minutes of the movie were edited out. Apparently, things like masturbation and kissing are deemed unsuitable for general viewing in China. Also, the character Boner, has had his name changed to something more innocuous.
Ko was noticeably absent from a promotion event held in Shanghai earlier this month, but he flew into Beijing to meet fans on Monday. He said that he didn’t attend the event because he was upset about the deleted scenes. 

Yang, 25, became one of the most popular actresses with a rise to instant fame in 2011. The Beijing native began acting at 4 years old and rose to fame for her role in the TV series "Palace" in 2011. 

The two actresses are rumoured to be unhappy about how their names are placed in promotional materials
The cast list on the movie poster also came in two different formats. In the Taiwanese version, Shu Qi's name was listed before Vicki, while in the Chinese version, the latter's name was listed first. The movie production company was said to have used this method to pacify both actresses.
Posters for Doze Niu's "Love" 

Sorrows and Joys of Love edition
(Sina), 2, 3

The Hong Kong singer found out the gender of his baby after taking his wife to an ultrasound scan

WPost: China denounces ‘Hong Konger’ trend
China is battling what it sees as a subversive challenge: an academic survey showing that many in this former British colony identify little with China.


More photos from the MontBlanc event in Beijing
Wu Chun

Vivian Hsu is ready to spin the Wheel of Fortune!

Vivian Hsu


Wu Chun, Vivian Hsu, Kevin Tsai, Yang Lan (one of the "Chinese Oprahs")




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