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 

(Sina)

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

(Sina-slideshow)

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

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CRI: Keanu Reeves' Tai Chi Movie Starts Shooting, (CF)

Keanu Reeves

Tiger Chen, Keanu Reeves 

Yuen Woo-ping

(Sina)

CF: Flower of China on Oscar Carpet--Li Bingbing
Before her dazzling appearance at the event, Bingbing accepted an exclusive interview with CCTV News.

Latest posters for Raymond Yip's "Blood Stained Shoes"

Kara Hui

Monica Mok (Mo Xiaoqi)

Ruby Lin

Mabel Ye Xiqi (Anna Kay)

(Sina)

Cartoon posters for Herman Yau's "Love Lifting" starring Chapman To and Elanne Kong. Release is set for Mar. 8, International Women's Day.

(Sina)

SGYahoo: Lynn Hung and Aaron Kwok argue
MSN: Kelly Chen is pregnant with underweight foetus
MSN: Gaile Lok to quit modelling
MSN: A-Mei said to be holidaying with new beau

12.21.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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CRI: Karen Mok Is Keanu Reeves' Tai Chi Girl, (FBA)
The movie is expected to start shooting in February in Beijing.

CRI: Tony Leung Plays Blind 'Windseeker'

Tony Leung plays a blind man who uses his unusually good hearing to complete a mission. The film is slated for release in the summer of 2012

CRI: Movie Ticket Price May be Too High: Survey

"Many excellent home-grown Chinese movies are coming out these days. But since the ticket prices are too high, no one will pay 60 yuan for a small-budget film. So those films are often box-office disasters. It's a lose-lose situation for everyone." 

CF: "Dear Enemy" Premieres in Beijing

Most Spring Festival movies tend to be sentimental, but "Dear Enemy" takes the route of fashion and romance, giving it a lot of entertainment punch for the Chinese New Year holiday.


Xu Jinglei: From art house to box office
Despite centering on workplace romance like Go Lala Go!, Xu says Dear Enemy is her first entertainment-oriented directorial work tinged with suspense and aiming to excite audiences at every twist and turn.

CF: New Posters out for "The Great Magician"



MSN: Jordan Chan harassed by phone pranksters

When fans learnt that the actor received threatening text and calls from unknown pranksters, they took it upon themselves to investigate and inform the police

MSN: Newly pregnant Miriam Yeung splurges on million-dollar bungalow

MSN: Is Anita Yuen pregnant?

MSN: Lisa S plans to have babies “in the next 2 years”

Lisa Selesner is no trophy wife. Although married to Hong Kong actor Daniel Wu for more than a year, she is not resting on her husband's laurels.

MSN: Karen Mok’s exes absent at wedding reception

MSN: Nicholas Tse makes appearance at Jay Chou’s concert

Fans initially thought they had seen the wrong person, only to go wild when Jay appeared with a keyboard, sharing a duet with Nicholas.

MSN: Hannah Quinlivan’s father spotted at Jay Chou’s concert

MSN: Chyi Chin on the road to recovery

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FBA: Universal boards Reeves' Man of Tai Chi
The contemporary, Beijing-set story is the "spiritual journey of a young martial artist (Tiger Chen), whose fighting skills brings him to a realm opportunities and painful choices."

CRI: Zhang Yimou's Latest Epic Lauds Humanity in Wartime

A review of Beijing-based Jinghua Times described the film as "having both strong sound and visual effects as well as humanistic power," calling it "very Oscarish."

However, renowned critic Zhu Dake didn't approve filmmakers to take advantage of a serious historical event to fulfil box office ambitions.

CF: Film Adds Depth to Wuxia

Although "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is based on the iconic "New Dragon Gate Inn", Tsui wanted to ensure originality in the new story while presenting the same characteristic morality and code of honor of those chivalrous men and women from the world of jianghu.

Although Monday's premiere has drawn generous approval, the critics are not unanimous. Some have pointed out flaws in the movie's 3D effects. In answer to this, Tsui Hark said the new movie is merely a knock on the door of innovation, a door that will lead China to new arenas in the film industry. 

CF: Chen Kaige Surprises His Wife on set of his New Movie

Based on the popular online novel, "Please Forgive Me," his new movie "Search" revolves around the problems caused by searching for human flesh on the Internet. It will finish its shooting schedule within three months in Ningbo and is slated for release in 2012.
CF: "The Allure of Tears" Premieres in Hangzhou
Zhou Dongyu will likely skip most promotional activities due to year end college academic requirements. She had previously missed classes for her other recent film events already. (Sina-gallery), 2

FBA: China seeks BO controls, limit on cinema ads

CF: China to Enact Law to Promote Film Industry

The draft contains 13 articles on forbidden content in movies made in China. [13 Noes]

CF: First Promotional Trailer of "Romancing in Thin Air" out

Horror film "Harpoon"'s release has been delayed even though post-production is completed and it has finally received the necessary state approvals. A Spring Festival release is now expected. The setting for the film is a desert island survival tale and has drawn much attention and expectations. (Sina)

"Harpoon"

Mo Xiaoqi, Hu Bing (Sina)

Return of the zombie movie? In "Crescent Moon Phantom"(lit.), a town is plagued by murders, rumors of zombie killings spread like wildfire. A female detective does not believe in zombies and tries to crack the mystery. Directed by Johnny Chen (Chen Long) and features young Mainland actors. 

(Sina), 2

All of Ivy Chen's scenes have been reportedly cut from Tsai Yueh-Hsun's "Black & White, Episode 1: The Dawn of Assault". In addition, Angelababy's scenes have been resurrected. Her role as heroine was downgraded to supporting actress and practically invisible.. In a dramatic turnaround, Angelababy was revived but that meant Ivy Chen's scenes had to go due to excessive length. Director Tsai said that it was not personal and had nothing to do with her terminating an agency contract with him. Other actors' scenes, such as Paul Chun, Matt Wu and Ken Lin, were also trimmed to reduce the running time.

Ivy Chen, scenes deleted

A few days ago while doing publicity for Doze Niu's "Love", Chen sighed and said, "this is life, the director said the film is too long." When she first heard the news, she broke down in tears but then distracted herself by throwing herself into her work on "Love" and accepted the reality. However, the cuts left a mark on Chen as she became worried about her scenes in "Love" being cut out and she often asked Doze Niu to see the editing.

Angelababy, scenes restored

Director Tsai Yueh-Hsun, the Decider

(Sina), 2

More on Black & White:
In movie news, the film Black and White, scheduled for release next month, is having woman trouble. The flick, based on the hugely successful police drama of the same name that hit TV screens in 2005, is clearly intended as the big release for the Lunar New Year season, and the production company has been pulling out all the stops in marketing the film.

Unfortunately for the film’s producers, two of its leading female stars are being uncooperative. Taiwanese actress Ivy Chen was incensed to discover that all the scenes in which she appeared had been left on the cutting-room floor, though she was given an acting credit. In response, she refused to participate in any of the marketing activities.

Meanwhile, Chinese actress Angelababy made exorbitant demands as a condition of coming to Taiwan to promote the film, including five-star accommodation and expensive spa treatments, but ultimately attended only a single press conference. TaipeiTimes: Pop Stop

Stills from trailer for Jingle Ma's "Speed Angels", opening Jan. 5

Cecilia Cheung, Rene Liu

Han Jae-suk, Tang Wei 

Rene Liu and Cecilia Cheung come to blows

(Sina), 2, 3

Racing edition of trailer

Lam Chi-Chung (as poet Li Bai), Wallace Huo

Lam Chi-Chung directs and acts in the upcoming time-travelling comedy "Super Reinforcement" (lit.) which opens January 13. Dylan Kuo, Lam Suet, Jing Tian and Cheung Tat-Ming co-star.(Sina)

Louis Koo and Sun Honglei will star in Johnnie To-Wai Ka-Fai "Drug War". Filming will mainly take place in Tianjin. This is Sun's first time working with Johnnie To. Specific roles have not been revealed but netizens polled said that expected Sun Honglei to play a villain.

Louis Koo, Sun Honglei

Sun Honglei

Sun Honglei (Lurk, TV series)  (Sina), 2

A1: Karen Mok is in love with married life

A1: Outlaw who turned to acting gets caught

He has as appeared in a supporting role in a slew of TV dramas, with the most famous being the Lurk (Qian Fu) in 2008 where he played a secret service official.

SGYahoo: Koni Lui and Dickson Wong are married

MSN: Jolin Tsai to make silver screen debut?

MSN:  Photo of Selina Jen in a pressure head gear leaked

Yahoo: China's abandoned "Wonderland"

Once billed as the largest amusement park in Asia, the unfinished "Wonderland" park now stands derelict, a worrying sign of China's property market.
CDT: The Fake Disneyland that Never Was [Updated]
he late 90s saw a lot of tourist projects in China. Many never made it to completion. Wonderland ended up in its ghost park state due to a lack of investors and some regulatory problems with the local government. Farmers in the surrounding area did not want this to be built and they were able to stop the project.