3.2.2011 - News

FBA: Lau and Ip reunite for Sister Peach

AP: HK star Andy Lau channels China earnings to local films

Lau said he was barely spending any time in Hong Kong these days, instead busy belting out his hits for mainland fans and capitalizing on his stardom among entertainment-hungry Chinese audiences that accounted for a total box office of $1.55 billion last year. Lau has been the front man for most Chinese blockbusters in recent years, most recently a remake of the kung fu classic "Shaolin" and the fantasy-mystery "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame."

Ann Hui is one of the local directors who has sort of fallen by the wayside amid the rise of big-budget Chinese productions. She excels in Hong Kong-set family and domestic dramas that win critical acclaim, but struggles to find viewers on the mainland.

Latest poster for the J-10 film, now called Sky Fighters 

As Lock Destination, last month

Whatever it's called, it's Huang Yi in a flight suit! Take that, Kelly McGillis. (Sina), 2

Sky Fighters costar Li Guangjie and Huang Yi attend the Beijing premiere of Johnnie To/Wai Ka-Fai's Don't Go Breaking My Heart. 

(Mar.2)

Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Tsui Hark with Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai

Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Tsui Hark with Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai

Guests Huang Xiaolei, Zhang Guoli (center)

(Sina), 2

The Warring States starring Sun Honglei, Kim Hee-Sun and Francis Ng opens April 15, the official web site launch is today.

(Sina)

Zhang Ziyi, Aaron Kwok

Appearing in Beijing with a "marriage certificate" Life is a Miracle announced a new Chinese title (lit. Favorites) for the Gu Changwei film openinng May 10.

  (Sina)

New poster for diaster film Together starring Ni Dahong, Daniel Chan (Chen Xiaodong) and Li Feier

Ni Dahong, Yan Ran, Li Feier

Director Yan Ran has another film Sweet Journey being released at the same time

Zhang Hanyu and Yu Na star

(Sina), 2

Chen Hong, wife of Chen Kaige, has a guest role in The Lost Bladesman.

She plays the wife of Alex Fong Chung-Sun's character. (Sina)

Gao Yuanyuan poses for Darizi (Big Wedding Day) magazine

(Sina-slide show)

Zhao Wei in Dubai photo shoot for Voyage magazine

(Sina-slide show)

MSN: Lin Chi-ling: We’re more than friends

The Taiwanese model was talking about her relationship with businessman Qiu Shi Kai

 

Aiiya, check out the underarm stains! 

(Sina-slide show)

MSN: Dee Hsu tickles fans with bathroom photo

CNA: Isabella Leong's former lover tycoon Richard Li breaks silence on split

3.1.2011 - News

Variety: Mr. and Mrs. Incredible review

Even spliced superheroes have to deal with everyday problems in the lighter-than-air Hong Kong romantic comedy "Mr. & Mrs. Incredible."

FBA: Mr. and Mrs. Incredible review (5/10)

Costume tale of two retired super-heroes lacks enough bounce and wit to succeed as a New Year action comedy.

FBA: What Women Want review (8/10)

Andy Lau and Gong Li shine in an improved remake of the US rom-com.

THR: Live Academy Awards Broadcast Unseen by One of Hollywood's Biggest Markets: China

CRI: Exclusive Interview with Zhang Weiping

We talked to Zhang Weiping, producer of Zhang Yimou's new film "Nanjing Heroes" on Feb. 28, 2011, after the news of Christian Bale, male lead of Zhang's film, won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.

13 Women in Jinling renamed Nanjing Heroes (Sina)

CRI: China Mulls Rule on Embedded Ads in Film

FBA: Huayi has high hopes for hefty slate

Felix Chong and Alan Mak introduced the cast for Overheard 2 at at press conference

Louis Koo, Michelle Ye

Michelle Ye

Lau Ching-Wan, Louis Koo, Daniel Wu

Huang Yi and Lau Ching-Wan will play husband and wife

(Sina), 2, 3, Update: (Sina-slide show)

Overheard 2 press conference photos (Xinhua)

Stills of Jordan Chan in Chinese-Australian production Dragon Pearl

(Sina)

Andy Lau, Deanie Ip - Miss Peach media set visit

Real life Lee Yam-Lam portrayed by Andy

Actress Wang Fuli, Ann Hui, Yu Man-Si (host of Good Morning Hong Kong)

Mainland actress Wang Fuli plays Andy's mother

Deanie Ip, Andy Lau

Ann Hui

(Sina), (Sina-slide show), (qq)

Huang Yi - Lock Destination (J-10 Sortie) (Sina)

No room for the Golden Broom?

Feng Xiangong responded scathingly in his micro blog that the judges were "shrewd bastards" who should get a "golden abacus award" - implying they were opportunists taking advantage of others' celebrity status.

Sammi Cheng was Gigi Leung's surprise guest performer at her Hong Kong concert. Chapman To and Charlie Young lent their support with their attendance, too. (Xinhua)

Lin Chi-Ling in Hong Kong for Longines

Pakho Chau

(Sina-slide show)

Chloe Fall-Winter Fashion Show in Shanghai

Qi Qi, "Prince" Simon Yam,  Chen Ran

 

Simon Yam and actress Chen Ran

(Sina-slide show)

CRI: Zhang Ziyi at Milan Fashion Week (Sina) (Xinhua)

Did Li Ka-Shing reject Isabella as daughter-in-law or did Isabella reject marriage? Also in play, a $5M breakup fee. (Sina)

Mandy Lieu denies being Richard Li's new Cinderella (Sina)

MSN; Isabella Leong’s shocking split from Richard Li
CNA: Isabella Leong announces split from tycoon Richard Li
MSN: Isabelle Leong to make showbiz comeback?
A1: The many women in Richard Li's life
A1: Hong Kong billionaire's break-up to cost $4.9 million

MSN: Cecilia Cheung and son’s first movie gig together
CNA: Richie Ren narrowly escapes being blinded
MSN: Wu Chun to leave HIM International
MSN: Selina Jen receives S$2 mil compensation for filming accident
In an interview last month, Selina's fiancé Richard Chang let on that he was not satisfied with the compensation amount.

MSN: Barbie Hsu to be neighbours with Vicki Zhao

CNA: Eason Chan once saw shrink to deal with inner neat freak

A1: Actor Mike He is a kissing expert

China uses whistles, water, police on protests
Near Shanghai's People's Square, uniformed police blew whistles nonstop and shouted at people to keep moving, though about 200 people — a combination of onlookers and quiet sympathizers who formed a larger crowd than a week ago — braved the shrill noise. In Beijing, trucks normally used to water the streets drove repeatedly up the busy commercial shopping district spraying water and keeping crowds pressed to the edges.  China's jasmine revolution: police but no protesters line streets of Beijing (GuardianUK)