11.26.2010 - News

FBA: The Jade and the Pearl (翡翠明珠) (4/10)
Routine local romp lacking real star power and sparky direction.

FBA: The Island (絕命島) (4/10)

Spotty attempt at a genre thriller with international reach.

CRI: Trailer Released for Xu Jinglei, Li Yapeng Film
The romantic film "Eternal Moment" starring Xu Jinglei and Li Yapeng is set for release on Valentine's Day 2011. (Sina)

CRI: "Lover's Discourse" Depicts Modern Love Stories on Dec. 31

Through the telling of four different stories of four young couples, starring Eason Chan, Karena Lam, Mavis Fan, Eddie Peng, Kay Tse, William Chan, the film depicts the happiness and sadness people feel when they are looking for love in the modern city.

GlobalTimes: Yu Nan - Widening her repertoire
Starring in recently-released western Wind Blast and receiving several international acting awards, Yu Nan has earned herself the title in China of "international actress," one that is much coveted in the local scene, although not one that she is keen to wear.

Yu Nan

CRI: 'If You Are the One 2' Releases New Poster

Shu Qi - If You Are the One 2

Poster

(Sina)

Rival Bruce Lee film Jeet Kune Do opens November 27.

Bruce Leung, Chen Tian-Xing

Chen Tian-Xing

(Sina)

Zhang Jingchu

Stills from the Pang Ho-Cheung produced short 'Love in the Time of Micro-blog'

Yoga Lin, Zhang Jingchu

(Sina)

MSN: Ethan Ruan rejects role in Stephen Chow’s latest movie
MSN: Selina has a successful third skin graft
Cantopop singer Kay Tse reveals her brush with depression
TaipeiTimes: Pop Stop
Barbie Hsu, Selina Jen

CNNGo: How to make a pinhole camera out of a duck

10.25.2010 - News

THR: The Piano in a Factory review
A light though tad melancholy comedy set in a fading factory town in northeastern China.

THR: A Better Tomorrow review
Variety: The Drunkard review
"The Drunkard" reps a sincere if uneven adaptation of Chinese author Liu Yichang's celebrated 1963 novel about a middle-aged writer whose artistic ideals evaporate in a fog of booze and dames.
FBA: All About Love (5/10)
Gender-reversal, "lesbian" comedy is let down by a lack of style and clumsy script.

FBA: The King of Fighters (4/10)
Gordon Chan directs international cast in video game adaptation.

THR: Josie Ho Joins the Cast of 'The Courier'

Hong Konger Ho plays Anna, a woman with a mysterious past who meets the daredevil international delivery man of the film's title (Morgan) during what may be his last drop, to someone who may, or may not, exist.

THR: TIFF Offers Its Own Look at Booming Chinese Film Industry

Chinese film officials heralding a cinema revival not seen since the 1930s.

With Hong Kongers firmly established in the mainland, Hollywood studios are homing in. Where 10 years ago it was Sony Pictures and five years ago it was Warner Bros. leading Hollywood's China charge, now it's Fox and Disney working on their co-production chops.

CRI: 'Wind Blast' Gets Starry Premiere
Guests attending to lend support included Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Yibai, Ma Liwen, Huang Bo, Huo Siyan, Song Jia, Zhang Yang and Zhang Guoqiang.

Charlie Young, Xia Yu

Francis Ng

Ma Su

(Sina-slide show), 2, 3

Jeet Kune Do poster

Jeet Kune Do opens Nov. 16 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Bruce Lee's birthday. The film stars Chen Tian-Sing and includes Wu Ma and Bruce Leung Siu-Lung. Billy Chan Wui-Ngai, frequent action director for many of Bruce Lee's films, is the executive producer.

(Sina) (JKD website)

World's first 3D sex film attracts Chinese tourists to Hong Kong
Producer Stephen Shiu told the newspaper he had already been approached by six travel agents who wanted to arrange private screenings and "meet and greet" sessions with cast members.

CRI: 'Color Me. Love' Postpones Release Date
The original October 28 release date had been pushed ahead to November 5, because of unexpected post-production work.
But it was reported that some film industry insiders suggested the movie failed to pass a review by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television because of a nude scene.

Liu Ye, Yao Chen

(Sina)

A 3D DVD version of Feng Xiaogang's The Assembly (2008) is planned for Europe. A German company in cooperation with Huayi Brothers plans to release it in Europe where the film is still popular. (Sina)

Vivian Hsu celebrates her films at Hawaii fest (Interview)

Jia Zhangke awarded Best Documentary prize for I Wish I Knew at HIFF

With Hollywood producer Chris Lee

(Sina)

CNNGo: S.H.E pop star Selina Jen returns to Taiwan after terrifying accident
CRI: Selina Ren, Yu Haoming Injured during Filming
MSN: Selina Jen requires skin graft for burns
MSN: Taiwan star returns after suffering serious burns in China
MSN: Selina’s dad: I’m willing to suffer in her place
Selina regains consciousness, out of danger
S.H.E.'s Selina Jen flown back to Taiwan

[Many articles are now recalling Anthony Wong's controversial remarks he made in the spring about unprofessional Mainland crews and deadly working conditions. At the time, his costar Tse Kwan-Ho was burned in the face while filming the TV series Secret History of the Yang Family. (Xinhua) ]

MSN: Kenny Bee will not marry girlfriend
CRI: Gong Li Walks the Red Carpet at China Fashion Week (Sina)