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Friday, December 9, 2011

12.9.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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FBA: Sleepless Fashion review
Strained light comedy set in Beijing's fashion/media world. FBA: Mr. & Mrs. Single review
Gentle office rom-com of sexual misunderstandings does the business.
As a whole, the movie never reaches very far down, and is at pains to stay within the genre's conventions, but as a gentle rather than aggressively modern rom-com it's an above-average ride for 100 minutes.
 
CF: "The Flowers of War" Screened in LA
  The latest "Mou girl" was finally revealed to the public, in Los Angeles, at a press conference. Her name is Ni Ni. She is 23 years old and has the auspicious birthday of 8.8.1988. Contacted by reporters, Ni Ni was described by a university teacher as easy, outgoing and a good Latin dancer. She is a 2007 graduate of CUCN (Communication University of China Nanjing) in Gansu Province. Previous reports revealed that Ni Ni's character has a sex scene with Christian Bale, probably edited down for the domestic release. Zhang's daughter, Zhang Mo, a former student at Columbia University and NYU Film School, served as a translator for Christian Bale.

Ni Ni

Ni Ni, Zhang Yimou (Sina), 2

Louis Koo plays the role of a celebrity actor who by virtue of his romantic films, had won five Best Actor awards. But in his real life, his own relationships had been less successful. After one particularly bad blow, he hides out in Shangri-La to get back on his feet.

Still photos featuring actor Chen Kun, Guey Lunmei and Mavis Fan Li Yuchun, cast members in director Tsui Hark's soon-to-be-released 3D costume action flick "Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate," were released. 
Li Yuchun, Guei Lun-Mei

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

According to a interview with Terence Chang, Zhang Ziyi has signed on for John Woo's "Pacific Steamer" (lit. "Fatal Love") Screenwriter is reported to be Wang Hui-Ling ("Lust, Caution") and filming should begin in February. Louis Koo is said to be cast as her lover. Zhang Hanyu, Song Hye-Kyo and Chang Chen have been previously announced as cast.(Sina), (cn21)


Concept poster for "The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven 3D"

First look at the Monkey King 
Seven fairies (Sina)

Stills of Li Bingbing and Duan Yihong in "I Do" (also, vide "Yes, I Do") now in post-production. The young couple, after a seven year relationship that began in college, breaks up over money issues. Sun Honglei also stars in the film directed by Sun Zhou.



Jordan Chan and Li Fei-er began shooting "Ghost Marriage" in Beijing today. Co-directed by Bosco Lam Chi-Ho, the thriller will be filmed in 3D. (Sina)

Jordan Chan recently guested at "White Vengeance" costar, Leon Lai's, Hong Kong concert. (Sina)

Sammi Cheng and Connie Chan appeared at Hong Kong's Harbour City to launch a Hong Kong Leukemia Foundation charity event. Connie has been a foundation ambassador for the past ten years.

Bona Film Group celebrated its first anniversary of being listed on the Nasdaq stock market. Chen Kun, Catherine Zeta-Jones and CEO Yu Dong were on hand for the ceremony. Zeta-Jones also praised "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" after seeing a preview screening of the trailer on the Times Square LED screen.



“Screw you. You [the Hong Kong press] are full of crap,” he snapped.
In film-related news, a pirated copy of You Are the Apple of My Eye went viral online and received some 140,000 hits on YouTube within a couple of days before it was blocked on Sunday.

MSN: Kelly Chan confirms her second child is a boy
Kelly revealed that she is having a baby boy. The singer joked that she would call her son "xiao long bao (soup dumpling)", because the baby would be born in the Year of the Dragon.
One of the highlights of the night included a tribute to Cheung's godmother, the late Hong Kong comedienne Lydia Shum.
Ron Ng's girlfriend Zhang Xinyu was recently suspected of uploading a photo of herself on the actor's microblog at around 1am on Dec 7.
TVB senior executive Virginia Lok expressed that she understood that Ron's microblog had been hacked.

Monday, April 11, 2011

April 11, 2011 - News

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Variety: Punished review
Hong Kong-action fans will find a measure of reward if insufficient excitement in the Buddhist-flavored thriller "Punished."

CF: Jet Li Pays Tribute to Tai Chi Master
It is said that Jet Li, who has once studied the Yang style Tai Chi, will play the role of Yang Luchan in the movie of "Tai Chi" produced by Huayi Bros. Media Group.
CF: Young Quake Hero Stars in Film
Lin plays a young survivor in "The Sun", which tells the story of a couple seeking hope after losing their daughter during the Sichuan earthquake.
The boy's story made headlines, and brought him nationwide attention. He was chosen to lead the Chinese team with Yao Ming at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
He also played a transvestite in Director Feng Xiaogang's blockbuster "If You Are the One," which impressed many moviegoers.
As a Sino-American co-production, the film is directed by American director Gil Kofman and also stars Ady Ang, Yao Lu, Gao Xin and Chun-tsan An.
CF: Manfred Wong Supports Young Talents

The Weinstein Company has picked up North American rights to The Lost Bladesman. (Sina)

Felix Chong, Jiang Wen, Alan Mak considering collaborating on a sequel to Let the Bullets Fly

Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen, Felix Chong, Donnie Yen


Lau also took the unusual step of letting Shu [Qi] make an early edit of the movie so he could structure the story from a woman's perspective. The veteran Taiwanese actress is now eyeing a directorial debut, so Lau thought the editing task was a good learning experience for her and was pleased with her effort.
"She is not just an actress any more. She knows how to analyze camera angles, the score. She knows how to analyze cinema," Lau said.

Lau said: "My visuals are typically very powerful. The rhythm is fast. The cuts are fast. This time I took a completely different approach. There are many lengthy shots."
Chinese champion diver Tian Liang has won glowing reviews from a prominent Hong Kong director as the two-time Olympic gold medalist transitions from elite athlete to entertainer.
Tian, the men's 10-meter platform champion at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and synchronized platform champion four years later in Athens, plays an autistic young man who marries a mute woman in Andrew Lau's upcoming Chinese-language romance "A Beautiful Life."

Tian Liang (Sina)

A Beautiful Life's Andrew Lau, Shu Qi and Liu Ye appeared at a charity event at Grand Century Plaza along with Charles K Kao, "godfather of fiber optics" and Nobel Prize winner. Shu Qi displayed her calligraphy with the new Chinese title for A Beautiful Life, "Won't Leave You Alone". It took her an hour to write. A Beautiful Life opens May 20.

Liu Ye



Andrew Lau, Shu Qi




Poster for new Chinese Ghost Story.
The reissue of the original Chinese Ghost Story which earlier was slated to open on the 10th has reportedly extended its run from 20 to 30 days. It will run head to head against the new Wilson Yip version which will open on the 22nd. (Sina)

Wilson Yip, Kara Hui and Louis Fan Siu-Wong promote the 2011 Chinese Ghost Story in Taiwan. (Apr.6)
Louis Fan, Kara Hui, Wilson Yip

Kara Hui

Wilson Yip

Mr. and Mrs. Single opens April 14.
Eason Chan



Eason Chan, Harlem Yu



Bai Bing, Eason

Qin Lan was caught practicing her fencing for Lu Chuan's The Last Supper, based on the Banquet at Hongmen. Her role in the film has not been announced. Earlier it had been leaked that Qin Lan played the Empress but this has been denied.



A1: Jay Chou, Nicholas Tse movie set for KL shoot
CF: Sun Li Graces "Vogue" China
CRI: Jackie Chan and Liu Yuanyuan Pump 'Livelihood'
Jackie Chan joined hands with singer Liu Yuanyuan to sing "Livelihood", a tribute song for the 90th anniversary of the founding of CPC.



3D Sex and Zen: Boom or bust?

Thursday, March 24, 2011

3.24.2011 - News

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AP Interview: 'Farewell My Concubine' director denies he traded artistic integrity for success
Chen [Kaige] said "Sacrifice" will be released in the U.S. in the second half of the year. Its Japanese release, originally scheduled for May, will likely be delayed by the recent earthquake and tsunami.

FBA: Golden age forecast for China business (Nasdaq: Bona)

CRI: 'Hawthorn Tree' Girl to Lead Stanley Kwan's Film
Zhou Dongyu, the starlet in Zhang Yimou's drama "Under the Hawthorn Tree", has been cast as a lead for Stanley Kwan's upcoming romantic film, "Ta De Guo" ("His Kingdom"), according to the Guangzhou Daily.

CRI: Liu Ye Promotes 'He-Man' Premiere
Chinese actor Liu Ye, who has portrayed a Forrest Gump-like character in the action-crime film "The Underdog Knight" and its sequel, says he'd like to continue the role as long as he can.

Liu Ye, Zhang Zilin 

The Man in the Courtyard House
Now a psychological crime drama? 

Law of Attraction poster - Rainbow edition

The sequel to Ang Lee's Eat Drink, Man Woman will feature Blue Lan, Huo Siyan and Rose Kuei (Gua Ah-Lei) it was announced this week in Hong Kong. Taiwanese filmmaker Tsao Jui-yuan (Love’s Lone Flower, 2005) will direct the $3m (RMB20m) drama which, like the original, centers on an old master chef and the love stories of his three daughters.This time, the chef is a mainland Chinese chef based in Hangzhou City in East China [played by Kenneth Tsang]. Shooting will start in Hangzhou on April 6 and will shift to Taipei starting in early May. The film should open in Taiwan and the mainland in Nov. (ScreenDaily)


Blue Lan 
Huo Siyan, Blue Lan



Mo Xiaoqi, Harlem Yu

Mo Xiaoqi (Monica Mok)
Mo Xiaoqi and Harlem Yu costar with Eason Chan and Rene Liu in Mr. and Mrs. Single

Former Olympic diver Tian Liang
Tian Liang plays Liu Ye's autistic brother in Beautiful Life


MSN: Wang Xiaofei: Make a wish for our daughter
The Chinese millionaire’s words at the wedding fuelled yet another round of pregnancy rumours
The journalists had been restless since yesterday when they lost the scoop to Hsu's wedding guests, who gave a virtual 'live telecast' of the event with their camera phones and micro-blog posts. (Xinhua)

MSN: Gaile Lok rumoured to be pregnant again
Gaile Lok at a recent spring/summer fashion show in HK

MSN: Raymond Lam rumoured to have proposed to girlfriend, CNA: Raymond Lam lied about breakup?
A1: Raymond Lam's ex Mavis Pan is married
According to a netizen, she wed a Caucasian man known only as John in 2009, and their relationship got started with the help of Malaysian singer-songwriter, Eric Moo. (Related article)
Mavis Pan Shuang Shuang, John and his son

The building has been featured in several films and TV series over the years. In Enter the Dragon, it can be seen both on the black and white composite photo used to represent Han's Island during Lee's briefing with Braithewaite, and as a long shot as Lee enters Han's island. (Wikipedia)