Showing posts with label Joan Chen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joan Chen. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

7.25.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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Brigitte Jolie (Southcn)


CF: Brigitte Lin Comes Out of Retirement for Zhang Yimou's New Film
With the budget of 100 million yuan, the film features a host of strong cast members including singer Hu Ling, pianist Lang Lang and comedian Guo Degang. But more surprisingly, Lin will play alongside the Hollywood megastar Angelina Jolie.
Other reports still call it a false rumour. Wanda Pictures also denies it.  It is noted that Brigitte Lin, Angelina Jolie and Lang Lang's paychecks combined alone would blow the the budget. (Sina), 2
CF: Joan Chen Plays Plastic Surgeon in "Double Xposure"
CF: New Posters of Joan Chen's Absurd Comedy "Let It Be"

CF: Lau Ching-wan Overcomes Mandarin Barriers for "The Bullet Vanishes", (Sina)
CF:  Nicholas Tse and Sean Lau Refuse Stand-ins in "The Bullet Vanishes"

CF: "The Silent War" Releases New Posters
CF: Good-for-Nothing" Releases New Posters
The production company for "Good-for-Nothing Heroes" released three posters to promote their upcoming film
Lam Suet, Leni Lan (Lan Yan)

Christy Chung plays a buck-toothed single mother in "Good-for-Nothing Heroes"




Veteran actor Sun Honglei leads a Chinese version of "Leon: The Professional," starring opposite actress Wang Luodan.
The suspense romantic film "Sha Jie" is intensely shooting in Beijing. A new series of still shots have been released to drum up the interest of the audience.

Ni Ni (Sina)
 
The 12 Star Signs [Zodiac?] Micro Films Project is co-filmed by Lu Chuan, Wang Xiaoshuai, Teng Huatao ["Love is Not Blind"] and Hao Lei. Each will shoot three films.

Co-sponsored by Buick, but not your father's Buick
Wang Xiaoshuai's "Far Away" (on poster)/"So Far So Free"(on video)
 Sagittarius and the need for passion (!)


Lu Chuan's "Heart Direction"/"The Way to Heart" (on video) based on Libra - freedom to choose?




CF: Zhao Wei Joins Stanley Kwan's "Fang Lang Ji", (Sina)
Chinese movies to feature Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Stephen Fung's Tai Chi 0, a period martial arts film, will also be a premiere in North America.

Peng Bo in comedy "BMW Rhapsody" starring Jordan Chan (below)




BusinessWeek: Louis Vuitton Bags Defeating Jet Li Heroes in Hong Kong
“One LV bag is the equivalent of a full house of 150-200 seats”

CF: Jackie Chan, Feng Xiaogang Gathered at Li Bingbing's Family Event
The wedding was held by Huayi Bros' top actress Li Bingbing. The bride is Li's younger sister and a manager at Huayi. The couple registered as a couple in Las Vegas, Nevada two years ago.
Fashion magazine editor, Su Mang, Li Bingbing and sister, Li Xue

Li Bingbing and nephew, the "Little Prince"
Jackie and the wedding couple

CF: Jackie Chan Sings "Best Wishes from Beijing" Along with Another 176 Celebrities

CF: Aaron Kwok Presents Award to Prince Harry
MSN: Zhang Ziyi’s new romance revealed
The Chinese actress was said to be dating a Chinese host for the past year (Sina-slideshow)

MSN: Are wedding bells set to ring for Shu Qi and Stephen Fung?
"Do they really want me to get married so desperately?" Shu Qi questioned helplessly.MSN: Gigi Lai celebrates twin daughters’ birthdays
The heavily pregnant actress made a rare appearance in public for the special occasion
MSN: Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung discuss business over a meal
MSN: Chinese star claims Deric Wan cheated her of money and love
A Chinese actress by the name of Wan Jiarong has shockingly claimed that Hong Kong actor Deric Wan is her ex-flame and cheated her of her money and love.
MSN: Is Eason Chan’s wife a party animal?


WaPo: Intense typhoon Vicente slamming Hong Kong (Jul 23)
The government of Hong Kong has issued its highest level typhoon warning for the city - known as the number 10 signal. Such a designation is reserved for storms expected to produce hurricane-force winds.
Hong Kong Book Fair Attracts 900,000 Visitors Despite Storm


Stanley Ho's relatives in the local news 
WaPo: Hong Kong tycoon Eric Hotung ordered to pay son Michael Hotung $1.2 million by Fairfax County jury
Son is illegitimate offspring of love affair with cousin Winnie Ho.
WaPo: Alleged crime ties may affect casino’s chances of coming to Prince George’s County
MGM Resorts is trying to open casino while reputation of Macau partner, Pansy Ho, is scrutinized.
When confronted with a similar question a couple of years ago, New Jersey, a state that is no stranger to organized crime, balked — leading to MGM’s expected exit from Atlantic City.

Friday, June 22, 2012

6.22.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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Poster for Elle's micro film series "I Love You"

Poster for Gia Coppola's micro film "Casino Moon" (lit. "Las Vegas Moonlight") starring Zhang Jingchu and Robert Schwartzman
Released on June 18

"The Making of Casino Moon" (in English)

"Casino Moon" (in English, and with subs)

Linky: Youku

YouTube version added

"Shanghai Strangers" (aka "SARS Sweetheart") poster, directed by Joan Chen, starring Jiang Yiyan and Teo Yoo


"Miao Shan and the Minotaur"/"Love in Paris" starring Zhou Dongyu, Niels Schneider, directed by Stephane Sednaoui


Zhou Dongyu at the SIFF's Elle520 micro film series premiere press conference

Jiang Yiyan, Joan Chen (Sina)


Joan Chen and Jiang Yiyan (below)
Jiang Yiyan

Joan Chen (above), Teo Yoo, Jiang Yiyan

Alexi Tan and Robert Schwartzman (below)
Photos from Weibo


Prestigious photographer Chen Man shoot a batch of new photos for cast of the movie "The Last Supper." Director Lu Chuan, actors Daniel Wu, Liu Ye and Chang Chen were seen inside an old public bath house. The pictures will be published on Esquire Magazine


More of Chen Man's recent work
Fan Bingbing on the cover


Chen Kun by Chen Man



Chen Man, herself, on Jessica magazine's 12th anniversary edition

Notice the '12'? (JessicaHK)


China's National Basketball Team shot for Nike and the London Olympics



MSN: Michelle Reis has surgery to remove 8 tumours
When asked about a rumour that she had suffered a miscarriage, she replied, "Nothing of that sort, how inauspicious!"
MSN: Is Cherrie Ying finally pregnant?
MSN: Faye Wong makes yet another pilgrimage
The diva attended the 27th birthday celebrations for the 17th Karmapa (head of a prominent Tibetan Buddhist school) together with other Hong Kong superstars, including Carina Lau, Rosamund Kwan and Kenny Bee, who brought his family along as well.

Friday, June 1, 2012

6.1.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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CF/ChinaDaily: A Blackout Comedy That's a Knockout Film 
Pang Ho-cheung, who's known for his urban romantic comedies, produced Lacuna, a tender version of The Hangover.

Mark Chao, Angelababy




"Motorway" poster
Opening June 21 in Hong Kong and mainland (Sina)

Stills of Joan Chen and Jiang Yiyan behind the scenes of  micro film "SARS Sweetheart/Lover"



Xu Jiao plays Vincent Zhao's daughter in in the action film "Wu Dang"




Basketball fanatic Shawn Yue and his team shoot photos for a sports drink poster
Shawn Yue



According to Taiwan media reports, Maggie Cheung confirmed that her 7 year relationship with Ole Scheeren has been over for a month now. Maggie was attending a Montblanc jewelry event in Beijing. Other celebrity guests included: Nicholas Cage, Yao Chen, Lynn Xiong, Jessica Alba, Vic Chou and Naomi Watts.



The actress had never stayed in the villa despite owning it for twenty years
MSN: Sonija Kwok caught in a fix
The actress’ mother scolded her son-in-law publicly and is rumoured to be displeased with his income