9.9.2010 - News

FBA: A Better Tomorrow (무적자) (South Korea) (5/10)

Okay but over-long South Korean remake of John Woo's 1986 crime classic is darker and more emotionally intense.

CRI: 'Hawthorn Tree' Lovebirds Pose for Photo Shoot

Zhou Dongyu, Dou Xiao (Xinhua)

CRI: "Under the Hawthorn Tree" Previewed in Shanghai

And let's pause a moment to remember Jiang Ruijia,, the original girl picked to play Quiet Autumn but then lost the role for talking to the press. [4.21.2010]

THR: Tsui Hark returns with 'Detective Dee'

Simon Yam sporting new soul patch, with wife Qi Qi

Karen Mok's new Hong Kong version of CD will feature two MVs including her 'bathing' performance, a signature of her concert shows.

(Sina) (Sina-slide show)

Anthony Wong

Anthony Wong was spotted out and about with a new young woman recently. Wong who is married with two sons has frequently been linked romantically to many women (Jessey Meng, Fan Bingbing, model Jessie Cheung) leading to divorce rumors over the years. In fact, this particular woman is Wong's new assistant. Psych! So, really, this is a non-story, but just an excuse to dish on Anthony Wong's wandering ways. (Sina)

Rosemary

Mug shot (msnbc)

Supermodel, actress Rosemary (Rosemary Vandenbroucke) was reportedly arrested in Nevada for drug possession and hit-and-run after attending the Burning Man Festival. She was released on $15,000 bail and scheduled to appear in court Oct.19. (Sina), (USAToday)

No luck with Jo Luck

Zhao Wei's investment in a Beijing restaurant has soured and found to be recently shuttered. Opened in November, Zhao Wei and celebrities like Faye Wong often seen dining there. (Xinhua-slide show)

October Marie Claire cover featuring Michelle Reis (Xinhua)

SG: Maggie Cheung wants to adopt

SG:  HK model Angelababy proves she is no 'artificial beauty'

(Xinhua-gallery)

The new and improved Maggie Q

4.21.2010 - News

Ethan Ruan and the ambiguous Monk (Monga)

What is it about Hong Kong gangster films that capture the imagination? Is it the macho posturing of the heros and villains? Is it the slow-mo walk down the street with a legion of followers as the hero goes to a fight? Or is it the harem of attractive girls that invariably throw themselves at the hero?

Shawn Dou Xiao - Hawthorne Tree Forever?

Another young lead for Zhang Yimou's secretive Hawthorn Tree Forever has been discovered. He is Chinese-Canadian Shawn Dou (Dou Xiao). A previous young leading actor, Jiang Ruijia, is thought to have been replaced due to her unauthorized communication with the press without Zhang Yimou's consent.

(Xinhua), (cri)

Press conference to launch Hong Kong entertainment industry's Qinghai earthquake relief

Eric Tsang, Liza Wang

Miriam Yeung

Paw Hee-Ching

Shawn Yue

Edmond Leung

Gordon Chan, Eric Tsang

(Sina)

Louis Koo appeals for donations at Times Square, Causeway Bay

(Sina)

April 21 declared national day of mourning for Yushu, Qinghai Province earthquake victims

The State Council set April 21^st, the 7^th day since the earthquake, a day of national mourning, all Chinese embassies including abroad ones had their flags flew at half-mast,  public entertainments ceased in mourning. Most websites in China turned grey, some shut down for the day. (China Hush)

Faye Wong (Apr.20)

Faye Wong was one of the many celebrities at yesterday's CCTV's live fundraiser for Qinghai earthquake relief. Hong Kong artistes are already planning an event for Apr.26 at the Hong Kong Coliseum

Zhang Ziyi makes 200,000 yuan contribution

(Sina), (Xinhua)

Fei Xing and Simon Yam, back on set of 'Watchmen' in Beijing

The crew threw him a celebration for winning the award for Best Actor.

Simon did not reveal details of the new film leaving it mysterious for the time being.

(Sina)

Twins

Joey Yung

Wong Jing, Everybody Bounce !

(Sina)

A-Mei announces split from boyfriend He Shou Zheng

New "Mou" Girl - Jiang Ruijia

Shanghai TV reports that Zhang Ruijia, a sophmore drama student, has been picked by Zhang Yimou to star in his next film "Romance Under the Hawthorn Tree" (Haw's Love). Jiang Ruijia looks are described as very pure, standard oval (melon seed) face, wide forehead, and thin lips. (Xinhua), (Sina), (HunanTV)