5.16.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

Variety: Nightfall review
Gut-wrenching violence, classical music, daddy issues and Lolita complexes are grist for director Roy Chow Hin Yeung's grisly mill in "Nightfall," a Hong Kong thriller with a strong noirish flavor that stops short of lurid, thanks to the seasoned cast's solid perfs.

FBA: Woo boards Beast, THR

John WOO will direct Day of the Beast, a remake of SUZUKI Seijun's yakuza classic Youth of the Beast (1963).

CF: Promotional Posters of Kung Fu Drama "Wu Dang" Out

The Chinese martial-arts film "Wu Dang" is set to debut at the 65th Cannes International Film Festival

Vincent Zhao

Yang Mi (Sina)

CF: Cast and Crew Promote "Lacuna" in Beijing

As a part of the "Four plus One" project produced by Pang Ho-Cheung, the movie tells a comedic story, which is set in Beijing, about a man and woman who can't remember the night after a drinking binge. In that one night, they lose a company car and 300,000 yuan in cash, and then the two trace back their steps to try to figure out what happened. 

Zhang Jingchu with an alpaca in "Lacuna" 

Pang Ho-Cheung, Zhang Jingchu, Shawn Yue

Shawn Yue shares a whiff of alpaca with Zhang Jingchu

An alpaca, a cat and a frog provide important clues to discovering what happened that drunken night.

"Lacuna" posters

(Sina), 2, 3, 4

CF: Jia Zhangke, He Ping Help Promote "11 Flowers" in Beijing

"11 Flowers" revolves around the memory of an 11-year-old boy who witnesses a murder and attempts to catch the criminal. 

CF: "Love is Pyjamas" To Start Shooting
Producer and actor Wong Bak-Ming, director Vincent Kok and actors Raymond Lam, Ronald Cheng, Teresa Mo, Lynn Hung and Karena Ng attended the event.

Director Vincent Kok

Raymond Wong

Ronald Cheng, Karena Ng (Sina), 2, 3

CRI:  Release Date Announced for "Re Ai Dao"

The film features actors from the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, including Francis Ng, Simon Yam, Zhang Zhen (Chang Chen), Song Jia, Chen Chong (Joan Chen) and Janice Man.

The film depicts a series of comical incidents which occur between 3 pairs of lovers on an island named Re Ai Dao, or Hot Love Island. The couples experience a number of misunderstandings and setbacks in pursuit of a happy ending. [Filmed back in 2010, it might be a hint that the film's a stinker.]

Francis Ng and Song Jia play husband and wife

Simon Yam

Francis Ng

Joan Chen, Simon Yam

 (Sina), 2, 3, 4

CF: "Painted Skin 2" Set to Release in 2D and 3D Formats

CF: How Actress Zhou Xun Turns into a Fox Demon in "Painted Skin 2"

(Sina)

CF: Intimate Zhou Xun and Vicki Zhao in "Painted Skin 2"

CF: Chen Kun - A Tough General in "Painted Skin 2"

The production side of the fantasy movie "Painted Skin 2" released a batch of still photos featuring actor Chen Kun in the movie

Chen Kun (Sina)

CF: Jackie Chan and Fan Bingbing to Attend Cannes' Film China Night

Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing, Zhou Xun and Gu Changwei are expected to be present at the film event, along with other popular Chinese actors such as Yang Mi, Tong Dawei and Feng Shaofeng. 

CF: Fan Bingbing Arrives at Cannes in Freakish Style

CF: Yang Mi Takes a Romantic Stroll with her Boyfriend at Cannes

Youku Micro Movie "Walker" to Screen at Cannes

The 25-minute "Walker", directed by Tsai Ming-liang, has been one of the most hotly debated movies on Youku since it debuted in late April, receiving nearly 20,000 comments so far.

FBA: News Corp buys 20% of Bona Film, THR

TaipeiTimes: Pop Stop

CNA: Andy Lau confirms birth of baby girl in pensive message to fans
Andy Lau: Yes, I'm a dad now
MSN: Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung to be business partners?
Even though their divorce will be finalised this month, the pair’s shared love for food might see them forming a new kind of partnership

MSN: Nicholas Tse’s family of four celebrates Quintus Tse’s birthday
In other related news, Nicholas appeared on last week's episode of America's Next Top Model where he left a deep impression on the contestants

MSN: Miriam Yeung worried about premature birth
MSN: Are Aaron Kwok and Lynn Hung finally getting married?
Rumour has it that the couple will be tying the knot next month to bring good luck to the actress’ family

4.2.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

CRI: In Memory of Leslie Cheung

A large number of fans from across the world come to offer flowers at the Hong Kong Mandarin Hotel; the location where Leslie Cheung, the famous Hong Kong film actor and musician, committed suicide 9 years ago on April 1.

Japanese fans (Sina-slideshow)

FBA: Nightfall review

Routine crime drama squanders good leads on a poor script with only average direction.

CF: Box Office Revenue of "Nightfall" Reaches 40 Million Yuan

FBA: Life Without Principle review

Engaging fable on greed and loss of values in HK society is good but not great. 

CF: "Blood Stained Shoes" Premieres in Guangzhou

CF: The Absurd Comedy "Design of Death"

Based on the novel of the same name, the movie tells the story of a group of villagers who try to design the death of a well-known local hooligan.
CF: "Tokyo Newcomer" Gets Extra Screening Slots

CF: Christy Chung, Miao Junjie to Appear in Sino-Japanese Co-production

The film tells the story of a Chinese superstar, portrayed by Chung, who abandons her career in China and marries a Japanese man. One of her loyal fans, played by Miao, follows her to Japan where he accidentally becomes involved in a spate of serial murders in a family-owned hotel where the owners are killed one by one. 

CF: "The Next Magic" to Hit Silver Screen

Based on the life story of entrepreneur and motivational speaker Rocky Liang, the film recreates how Liang became successful.

Stills from Derek Yee/Law Chi-Leung's "The Bullet Vanishes" released at a Beijing press conference (Sina-gallery) yesterday

Yang Mi, Lau Ching-Wan

Nicholas Tse

Lau Ching-Wan

Liu Kai-Chi, according to the caption

Yang Mi  (Sina), 2

Zhang Jingchu and Li Bingbing are rumoured to be in contention for the femal lead role in the Hollywood production of Edward Zwick's "The Great Wall"

Li Bingbing

Zhang Jingchu 

Zhang Jingchu is currently in Las Vegas

(Sina), 2

Read the tale and circumstances behind how fellow blogger and ex-pat Glenn got these picture of Cherie Chung, Vivian Chow and Annie Liu, and some swag too, link below.

Cherie Chung

Vivian Chow, Cherie Chung, Annie Liu

A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed

A1: Andy Lau changes plans to raise daughter in Malaysia
He has now set his sights on Edmonton, where his sister has migrated to. Lau is also believed to own properties there.
MSN: Was Joey Yung showbiz boss Albert Yeung’s mistress?
MSN: Video of Jay Chou’s scuffle with the paparazzi circulated online
The video clip that documented Jay's actions had shown him instructing his friends to form a human barricade to block the three reporters present. Jay had whipped out his mobile phone and filmed the reporters. He referred to them as "Number One, ninja dog", "Number Two, horse face" and "Number three, monkey with glasses".

CNA: Jay Chou likens himself to Batman, vows to fight paparazzi

CNA: Can Edison Chen pull off these roles?

SGYahoo: Cammi Tse still seeing Edison

SGYahoo: Timmy Hung forgives Chester Lim

Several days after Timmy's marriage to Janet Chow in Hong Kong, he lashed out at Chester for spilling drinks on the bride's wedding dress and also used his wedding as means to meet new girls. 

Lin-surgery: Knicks sensation done for regular season with knee injury
New York wins, but with Jeremy Lin out, it doesn't feel that way

3.27.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

THR: Nightall review
Cop pits wits with con in an improbably plotted but visually resonant Hong Kong thriller starring Nick Cheung and Simon Yam.

THR: Love in the Buff review
Modern love shifts from Hong Kong to Beijing in the successful sequel to Love in a Puff, a natural, light and convincing rom com very similar to the original Hong Kong hit.
THR: Vulgaria review
Director Pang Ho-cheung appeals to international audiences in this laugh-out-loud, aptly titled comedy.

K-film ‘Late Autumn’ breaks box office record in China
FBA: Late Autumn has Indian summer

CRI: Zhang Yimou Takes a Break from Making Movies

CF: Posters of 'The Last Supper' Released
CF: First Trailer of "The Last Supper" Unveiled

Latest concept poster for Ning Hao's "Guns and Roses"

(Sina)

Josephine Siao Fong Fong's eldest daughter recently married in Phuket, Thailand

The groom, an American of British-Irish descent, is learning to speak Mandarin.

(Sina)

A distraught Shu Qi

Possibly a victim of crossfire in the war of words between Donnie Yen and Vincent Zhao over "Special Identity", Shu Qi deleted all her posts on her Weibo microblog account after a series of posts attacking and harassing her. Shu Qi has over 10 million followers. She had recently given her support to Donnie Yen, her "Legend of the Fist" costar. So some speculate that the attacks were from Vincent Zhao supporters, or it could have been from other people taking advantage of the dispute to settle old scores. Fellow artists, Wong Jing, Carina Lau, Gordon Chan, Yao Chen, Feng Xiaogang, Annie Yi, Zhang Yuan and Chen Kun expressed solidarity with Shu Qi and condemned the 'network of violence' on their own weibo posts. (Sina), 2, 3

Shu Qi supported Donnie Yen, Netizens attacks back posting old nude photos

Shu Qi cries in the park

Meanwhile, many people have shown their support for Shu Qi, including film director Wong Jing, who followed her footstep to delete all comments on his weibo as a silent protest.
"I know who's behind this, but don't have evidence," he told a reporter over the phone.
Chinese director Feng Xiaogang also supported Shu Qi. He wrote: "If I scold you of behaving like an animal, I'm humiliating the animals."
Vincent apologised to Shu Qi for being dragged into the dispute. "I hope this issue will end soon, Shu Qi is innocent."

Happier days on Weibo

Chateau Lafite

Shu Qi La Feet

MSN: Kelly Chan discharged from hospital after labour
MSN: Faye Wong’s eldest daughter posted intimate photo with a boy

3.12.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

CF: "Marrying Mr Perfect" To Hit Screens On March 16
(aka Marry a Perfect Man)
Ronald Cheng, a "despicable" billionaire who swaps position with his chauffeur To, falls in love with Gigi Leung in the time they spend together. Cheng tries his best to pursue his true love.

CF: 'Sophie's Revenge 2' on Actress Zhang Ziyi's Schedule
Zhang will go for Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, to shoot some pickups for Wong Kar-wai's "The Grand Master". After that, she will devote herself to "Sophie's Revenge 2".

CF: Wang Xiaoshuai Promotes "11 Flowers"

CF: "Love is Not Blind" Hits Hong Kong and Taiwan

CF: "Nightfall" Premieres in Hong Kong 

Janice Man, Nick Cheung

Nick Cheung, Michael Wong

(Sina-gallery), (Sina-slideshow)

FBA: China's video leaders to merge

Youku and Tudou, two of China's leading online video companies, are to merge. They expect to create the largest video outfit in China,
Youku.com, led by founder and chairman Victor Koo, has agreed to acquire second-ranked Tudou in a deal valued at more than $1 billion. (THR)

First of a series of posters for Ning Hao's "Guns N'Roses" ("Guns and Roses")  to be released. The film's producer, director Zhang Yibai created the posters. (Sina)

Shu Qi and Shawn Yue promote "The Second Woman" in Hong Kong

Shu Qi, Shawn Yue

(Sina)

A1: China's copycat movie posters

Pure coincidence or blatant copying? China is known for its counterfeit products, shops, and now it seems like the counterfeit culture has infiltrated the movie industry.

MSN: Michelle Reis refuses to confirm rumours of second pregnancy

(Sina)

A1: Malaysia ready to accept HK star Andy Lau if he applies for Permanent Resident status

CNET: Could Samsung beat Apple with 'Made in the USA'?
Excellent foreign cars are made in the United States. So how would U.S. consumers react if Samsung announced that all of its tablets would be manufactured in the U.S.?

Interview with a factory worker for the new iPad: much easier than making iPhone 4S (ChinaHush)