7.15.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

FBA: The Allure of Tears review
Embarrassingly arch collection of love stories that slightly improves later on.

FBA: On My Way review

Generic but excellently packaged kid's movie is smoothly entertaining.
ChinaPost: Painted Skin: The Resurrection review

CF: Jackie Chan Takes "CZ 12" to San Deigo Comic-Con

ChinaDaily: The pig that dares to dream
The best-loved pig in Hong Kong is called McDull. His mom makes a wish that he will look likeChow Yun-fat or Tony Leung, two movie heartthrobs, but he is distinguished only by abirthmark around his right eye.
CF: "Good-for-Nothing Heros" Releases New Poster
CF: Peter Chan Takes Inspiration from New Oriental
Director Peter Chan is taking to the big screen with the story behind the New Oriental company, the first Chinese educational institution to enter the New York Stock Exchange.

CRI: Chow Yun-fat to End the Year with 'The Last Tycoon'

A selling point for the film has largely been the cooperation between Chow Yun-fat and Huang Xiaoming. Chow made his name in 1980 for his role in the hit TV series "The Bund", and Huang took over the role in a 2007 remake.

MSN: Andy Lau wants the best for his daughter
Andy has also decided on an English name for Xing Hui, choosing 'Hanna' as it means "elegant and joyful goddess" in old English.
MSN: Gillian Chung spotted having dinner with Kenji Wu
The Hong Kong singer denied dating rumours and speculations of her venturing into the Taiwanese music scene

MSN: Are Shu Qi and Stephen Fung dating?

MSN: Gigi Lai hints that she’s pregnant with only one child

The mother of two hints on her micro-blog that she may not be expecting twins after all

MSN: Stephen Chow under fire for keeping mum over Jacqueline Law’s passing
The actor, who had reportedly dated the late actress, has maintained his silence ever since she died of cancer

MSN: Stars pay tribute to Jacqueline Law

Liu Chee Ming, her husband, has shared that Jacqueline's final resting place has not been finalised. He has expressed that he is considering converting her ashes into a diamond pendant so as to be able to keep her by his side.

MSN: Nicky Wu’s drama extras rumoured to have been brutally murdered
Heng Dian World Studios in China is a hotspot for the production of period dramas, with Nicky Wu currently working on Legend of the White-Haired Maiden at the location. In recent days, shocking rumours about alleged murders near the vicinity have surfaced.
SGYahoo: "You Are the Apple of My Eye" star criticised for praising Japan
Taiwanese star Ko Chen-Tung has outraged Chinese Netizens for posting what the Netizens claim to be a supportive post towards Japan.

6.25.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

FBA: Promise review
Modest but affecting rural drama that conceals much beneath its placid surface.

FBA: Beijing Blues review

Exhilarating, docu-drama-like ride with a squad of Beijing plainclothes crime-hunters.

Variety: Falling Flowers review

Although resplendently shot and elegantly appointed, this fusty biopic of Chinese novelist Xiao Hong recounts events without exploring the mind of an intellectual woman of her time.

Variety: First Time review

Like a latte with caramel on top and coffee residue at the bottom, "First Time" starts off as a treacly teen daydream and changes course halfway through to deconstruct its own romantic myth.

THR: Follow Follow review

Peng Lei's film, about a lonely girl who adores Kurt Cobain, is one of the first rock 'n' roll films ever authorized by the Chinese Film Bureau.

CF: Golden Goblet Awards Presented at Shanghai International Film Festival Closing Ceremony
Both local nominated films won prizes, Gao Qunshu's Beijing Blues for best director and Falling Flowers for best cinematography.

CF/Global Times: Small Movies with Huge Audiences
A growing trend is to include celebrity casts and crews. "We have films in line featuring big stars like Christine Fan, Elva Hsiao, Rainie Yang, Berlin Chen and Lin Chi-Ling," Liu said. Similarly, Youku has also launched a project in collaboration with famous directors and actors. Some of their big names include Gu Changwei, Ann Hui and Wang Xiaoshuai.

Invited by the SIFF organizers, Hong Kong singer and actress Gigi Leung tried directing for the first time with her film Fortune Cookie. Leung, who was involved in writing the script, portrayed the lead character in the film. The story is about a biscuit store owner who explores life through her customers. Leung said her multiple roles in the production were "interesting and challenging."

Like Leung, actress Huang Yi also tried the director's seat. In her directorial debut Exchange, Huang told the story of a university student from Guizhou Province who managed to build a new school building using her incredible skills at bartering.

My Love was directed by the young Jin Yimeng, who made her name with the film Sophie's Revenge which featured stars like Zhang Ziyi and Fan Bingbing. Her short film My Love tells the story of how a terminally ill woman addresses problems at the very end of her life. Another film directed by Tian Yuan tells of a woman psychologist and her relationships with her patients.

Poster for Huang Yi's micro film "Exchange"

Huang Yi at the SIFF (Sina)

CF: Fabulous Original Drawings of the Fantastic "Painted Skin 2"

Stills of Zhao Wei in "Painted Skin 2"

(Sina-gallery)

More publicity stills for "The Four" featuring Liu Yifei. Opens July 12.

Poster for "The Four"

(Sina)

What does it take to get together Brigitte Lin, Sylvia Chang, Zhang Jingchu, Eric Tsang, Derek Yee, Ringo Lam, Shi Nansun as well as Andy Lau? A small party to celebrate Andy Lau's new fatherhood at Derek Yee's place.

There's John Shum (in yellow)

And, look, there's Teddy Robin, too!

Eric Tsang, Ringo Lam (Sina), 2

CNA: Ekin Cheng says Hong Kong is over crowded, not good for raising children

"If any more immigrants come to Hong Kong , it will get overcrowded and burst."

MSN: Wilfred Lau and Joey Yung officially dating

CNA: Joey Yung in "early stages" of relationship with Wilfred Lau

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

6.11.2012 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

CF: Still Shots of Wang Xueqi in "Caught in the Web"
CF: Chen Handian and Michelle Chen Promote "The Soul of Bread" in Beijing

"Painted Skin 2" poster

Chen Kun, Zhou Xun, Zhao Wei

Chen Kun, Zhou Xun

"Painted Skin 2" /"Painted Skin: The Resurrection" will premiere in Chengdu on June 14th and open the Shanghai International Film Festival on June 16th before its official release.  (Sina), 2, 3, 4

"Wu Dang" poster featuring Vincent Zhao and Yang Mi

Xu Jiao in a Princess Leia 'do

 Yang Mi (Sina)

Poster for Herman Yau's "Nightmare"

Fiona Sit and Huang Xuan star (Sina)

Fan Bingbing is confirmed to appear in a Hollywood film starring Pierce Brosnan, "The Moon and the Sun". Fan, reportedly, plays a mermaid to Brosnan's Louis XIV. Ben Kingsley costars, and Sean McNamara will direct. Filming starts this fall. (Sina), 2 More here. (BlissMedia)

CNA: Fan Bingbing files suit over sex scandal comments

MSN: Andy Lau continues to keep his newborn’s identity a mystery

According to Taiwan's China Times, Andy Lau has set up a HK$1M education fund for his daughter and plans to send her to kindergarten in Canada where a sister lives in Edmonton. (Sina)

Andy's siblings live simple lives and reside in old housing estates

Andy Lau's younger brother

Elder sister (Sina)

MSN: New mummy Miriam Yeung is not ready for another baby

(Sina)