10.6.2010 - News

According to this report, Stephen Chow has invited Ethan Ruan to play the Monkey King and Aarif Lee Chi-Ting (Aarif Rahman) to portray the Tang Monk in his upcoming New Journey to the West (Journey to the West Enchantment of Tripitaka). Filming is planned to begin in February. (21cn)

FBA: Baihe (百合) (6/10)
Modest but solid migrant-worker drama, with a striking performance by Chinese newcomer Wang Zitong.

Chow Yun-Fat - The Founding of a Party

Chow Yun-Fat has begun shooting his part as China's first President, Yuan Shikai

Hou Yong (front)

Zhao Benshan, Feng Gong

Feng Gong

(Xinhua), (Xinhua-gallery), (Sina)

Director Ning Hao is recruiting new actors online for a free training course for a future film.

(Sina)

Josie Ho leaving the set of Contagion for the day.

(Sina)

Nick Cheung's wife, Esther Kwan, is thought to be pregnant. Besides shopping for clothes for her daughter, Esther was spotted looking at newborn clothing. Hong Kong media reports that she recently underwent artificial insemination procedures but Nick has denied this.

(Sina)

More photos from Kiki Seung Tin-Ngo's wedding banquet

Margie Tsang, Tony Leung's long-time girlfriend during his TVB years, Carina Lau

Acting course classmates: Lawrence Ng, Lau Ching-Wan, Michael Tao Dai-Yue, Sandra Ng, Margie Tsang, Carina Lau

(Sina)

John Woo: From bullets to blades

SG: Carina Lau has no plans for children

Speaking at a Milan fashion show on Sunday, the actress hinted at the reason behind her delayed pregnancy - she preferred to live a life of enjoyment.

SG: Isabella Leong's housing woes

The home boasts a magnificent sea view and a 37,000 square meters outdoor garden. It was also constructed out of premium raw materials only.

10.1.2010 - News

First official poster for 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy

(Sina)

THR: Stephen Chow's 'Odyssey' continues filming Feb.

WSJ: A Chinese Detective Story
"Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" cost $15 million and makes wide use of computer graphics to create a bustling Chinese city centered on sprawling palace grounds and a giant Buddhist statue.

Indomina Releasing Acquires FIRE OF CONSCIENCE for US
The Indomina Group is based in Los Angeles and the Dominican Republic.

(Sept.29) Tony Ching Siu-Tung and Huang Shengyi attended the launch conference for Madame White Snake in Heibei. The cast includes Jet Li, Charlene Choi and Raymond Lam Fung.

Huang Shengyi

Director Tony Ching Siu-Tung

(Sina)

Joan Chen and Simon Yam

Xiao Song Jia, Francis Ng

Joan Chen, Simon Yam, Chang Chen, Janice Man

Simon Yam, Francis Ng

The opening lens ceremony for Kam Kwok-Leung's Love Island was held yesterday. The cast includes Francis Ng, Chang Chen, Xiao Song Jia and Janice Man. Joan Chen was cast after earlier rumors had Sandra Ng and Carina Lau being invited and declining the role. (Sina), 2, 3, (Sina-slide show), (Xinhua-gallery)

Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle Yeoh, Shawn Yue

(Sept.29) Reign of Assassins Hong Kong premiere press conference (Sina-gallery)

Andy Lau shows the illustrations for postcards accompanying his upcoming CD.

(Xinhua-gallery)

Miriam Yeung

 

Miriam Yeung rehearsing for upcoming concert (Sina)

SG: Vicki Zhao: My husband is proud of me

SG: Lee Hom's plan to go topless a no-go

"This is not the Wang Lee Hom that I know of," they said.

9.30.2010 - News

"Chinese Film Panorama 2010" presents feminine perspective of women filmmakers

To mark the 100th anniversary of the International Women's Day and changes of role of woman in modern society, 10 Mainland films made by women filmmakers over the past three decades will be shown in the "Chinese Film Panorama 2010: A Feminine Perspective" from October 14 to November 7.
FBA: Mei Ah takes Grand Master rights

The Grand Master, which takes another look at Ip Man, the martial arts ace credited with teaching the wing chun style of kung fu to Bruce Lee, is tentatively set for release at 2011 Chinese New Year (Jan-Feb).

FBA: North Korea and China partner in lavish war epic

CRI: 'Aftershock' to Grab Oscar Entry

The blockbuster film, "Aftershock," which is the most successful film ever made in China, has been chosen to compete for the nomination at the 83rd Academy Awards next February.

FBA: Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (7/10)

Entertaining but throwaway whodunit set in Ancient China.

Slick wuxia epic impresses

CRI: Camera Begins Rolling on 'The 1911 Revolution'

Jackie Chan, Li Bingbing and Winston Chao celebrate as the movie "The 1911 Revolution" started filming in Fuxin City of northeast China's Liaoning Province on Wednesday, September 29, 2010.

(Sina-gallery)

More on Stephen Chow's New Journey to the West. Chow has personally invited Maggie Cheung to appear in his film. In addition, Will and Jaden Smith may be guest stars. Taking advantage of the Monkey King's legendary 72 transformation, Chow will use this as a premise to cast many celebrities and guest stars. (Xinhua), 2 [I can see Maggie now as Princess Iron Fan!]

Josie Ho, Jude Law in 2006 photo

Josie Ho was tight-lipped about working with Jude Law in Contagion but leaked that she had dined with the actor.

(Sina), (UDN)

CRI: Cherrie Ying, Jordan Chan Publish Uniform Wedding Photos

Liu Ye in a fall/winter fashion shoot for GQ

(Sina-slide show)

Vivian Hsu

Vivian Hsu at a recent magazine promotion event

(Sina-slide show)

Jet Li attending the unveiling of his wax (un)likeness at Hong Kong's Madame Tussauds

(Sina-slide show)

Elaine Ng

Elaine Ng was in Hong Kong for a skin care brand yesterday. She resides in Shanghai and is a former actress most well known as the mother of Jackie Chan's "Dragon Seed" daughter who is now 11 years old. Still unmarried, Ng says her daughter knows who her father is but they rarely discuss it. (Xinhua)

Fuzzy Photos Dept: Faye Wong recently celebrated husband Li Yapeng's birthday in Beijing. At one point, Faye coaxed friend Zhao Wei on stage to join her for a karaoke rendition of a Karen Mok song, 'He Doesn't Love Me'.

Faye Wong, Zhao Wei (Xinhua), 2

Carina Lau

Carina Lau recently posted a collection of photos from her 7-day 'Roman Holiday' on her micro-blog.

(Xinhua-gallery)

George Lam, Sally Yeh

Despite regular rumors of divorce, Sally Yeh appeared at George Lam's recent Hong Kong concert. The concert was recorded and will be released later as a DVD. (Sina)

Patrick Tse showing off his 'guns'

"The Chinese Jack Palance"

74 year-old Patrick Tse was seen with girlfriend Coco (47 years her junior) at Shanghai Airport.

(Sina)

Rosemary 

Rosemary was officially charged with 3 misdemeanor counts for her auto accident involving the Reno arch: hit-and-run, illegal right turn and not having insurance. The trial date for these charges will be on Dec. 8. The court hearing date for the more serious felony drug possession arrest is on Oct. 19. (Sina)

Hong Kong model's Reno trial set for Dec. 8 for crash into landmark arch

Stephen Chow's mother

Young Stephen and family

(Sina), 2

Resigned to a bachelor son, declares Stephen Chow's mum