Showing posts with label Perfect Wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Perfect Wedding. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

2.15.2011 - News

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THR: China Film Administration Seeks to Stub Out Cinematic Smoking

FBA: Perfect Wedding review (8/10)
Charming, glossy rom-com with comedienne Miriam Yeung back on top form.

Screen Daily: Sacrifice review
Chinese cinema’s elder statesman Chen Kaige casts an eye back in time to his country’s Yuan period - prior to the Warring States era so beloved of mainland directors - for a traditional revenge drama distinguished by strong performances from leads Ge You and Wang Xue Qi.
Berlin premiere - William Wang Han, Chen Kaige, Chen Hong (Zimbio)

Newly released stills from The Warring States show Sun Honglei and Jing Tian



Buddha Mountain "legs edition" poster 
Valentine's Day edition  posters

 
Opening Mar. 4

A fan-created spoof poster for "Single Men and Men" (Don't Go Breaking My Heart)


The Hong Kong actress is said to be asking friends for the ‘secret recipe’ for having a son
The romantic gesture was reportedly an attempt to patch up their relationship
The Asian superstar went for a health check with his long-time buddy
MSN: Nude photo of Fala Chen circulating online
Netizens supported the TVB actress, calling the photo “fake”

Brother Smiley, Laughing Gor (Sohu)


McDonald's serves up McWeddings in Hong Kong
McDonald's says the concept isn't tacky and fills a niche in Hong Kong, where its restaurants are popular dating venues and the prices for more typical weddings run high.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

10.28.2010 - News

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"Heart" edition of Midnight Beating poster
Finally, an official English title. Of course, my orignal translations Midnight Pulse/Midnight Heartbeat didn't prove out!

Simon Yam, Yang Yuyu
Li Nian, producer Ding Wei-Min, Francis Ng



Female leads include Faye Wong, Cecilia Cheung, Kelly Chen and Gigi Leung.
CRI: Angelababy Stars in CPC Anniversary Film
CRI: 'Lost in Panic Room' Photo Stills
The film tells the story of a puzzling series of murders in a mountain villa. Writer Liu Yunfei (Alec Su), who is famed for writing detective stories, is accidentally involved in the case. His detective skills finally help him discover the real murderer.

Pre-screenings have triggered comments that director Gao Qunshu has copied Hollywood's Western movies. Gao responded in an interview with China Daily, "I am not copying Hollywood. I am learning from it and using it in my own way."
Ship captain Lin Quanhai (Wang Xueqi) abandoned his wife and their son when the boy was only 10. They never saw each other again. One day, Lin is informed that his son has been shot dead by the police for stabbing and taking a hostage in a shopping mall in Chongqing. Lin decides to come to Chongqing to search for the life and memories of his son after he left him.
Newcomer Aarif Lee Plays Young Kung Fu Legend
The production was based on input from Lee's younger brother Robert and his two older sisters. Lee's daughter Shannon Lee and widow Linda Lee Cadwell, however, were not involved and there have been suggestions of interfamily controversy.

IFC will release the film theatrically and on video-on-demand in early 2011.
In the tradition of Hong Kong cinematic storytelling, Perfect Wedding recounts how Xin (Miriam Yeung), a wedding planner who despite always arranges amazing wedding for others, is left at the altar by her fiancé. Still heartbroken years later, she continues in wedding planning yet no longer believes in love.
The film stars Wang Qianyuan, who earned a nomination for best actor at TIIF. Born and raised in northeastern China, Wang said he is very familiar with characters like Chen, "Chen is a typical northeasterner, very relaxed and optimistic, he always finds the fun in life," Wang told the Global Times.

Sandra Ng and Tony Leung Ka-Fai, will costar in Eric Tsang's Lunar New Year film I Love Hong Kong. Wong Cho-Nam and Bosco Wong will play younger versions of Eric and Tony in the happier version of the Echoes of the Rainbow-like nostalgic comedy. (Xinhua)

Donnie Yen deleted earlier comments from his weibo complaining that The Legend of the Fist was not very good and had too much of the story deleted. He said that the box office would have been better and matched rival film Detective Dee otherwise. The posts attracted much media attention and Donnie said they were deleted so as not to be misunderstood. (Xinhua), 2


Late Autumn stills (Xinhua-gallery)

CRI: Karen Mok Graces Fashion Magazine, (Xinhua)

Huang Yi, Karen Mok (qq)

Found the MV for the theme song for Derek Chiu's Road Less Travelled sung by Karen Mok. It's an old Lowell Lo hit from 1986. Searching the interwebs, the film looks to have been filmed way back in 2009(!).
It plays fairly smoothly: (Tudou-MV)

MSN: Cecilia Cheung is not invited to Jordan Chan’s wedding
Jordan Chan and Cherrie Ying are not inviting their rumoured exes Cecilia Cheung and Eric Suen to their wedding bash.
Rumour has it that the actress has offered a high remuneration for Carina Lau's assistant, Siqi, as the latter is well-connected and familiar with China's film market.
"When I studied at the teaching college in China, my teacher told me 'Zhao Wei, you should change your profession.'

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

10.20.2010 - News

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Variety: My Spectacular Theater (China), 2
Variety: Merry-Go-Round (Hong Kong)
An ensemble melodrama stuffed with sudden flashbacks and odd coincidences, “Merry-Go-Round” is a handsomely lensed Hong Kong pic that leans too hard on a drippy narrative and the wall-to-wall tunes of Ketchup... 2
CRI: Jackie Chan Produces 'The Break-up Artist'
The film stars actress Lin Peng as a woman who runs an agency that helps estranged couples break up peacefully.
The film assembles the original TV version crew and cast, including director Shang Jing, screenwriter Ning Caishen and actresses Yao Chen and Yan Ni, even though some of them have become very popular and busy since the success of the TV drama.
Though all the characters wear ancient costumes, they speak exactly like modern young people. It parodies all kinds of current cultural and social trends, winning over many young fans.

I Love Wing Chun
Hongkong director Lex Choi Lik brings together diverse talents from two countries in a martial art comedy.
I Love Wing Chun stars such diverse artistes as China’s multiple Olympic gold medallist diver-turned-actor Tian Liang, Hongkong’s comic talents like Natalis Chan, Yuen Wah and Yuen Qiu as well as Malaysia’s veteran actress Lai Meng,

Interview: Shu Qi Talks About Legend of the Fist (Chinese Mirror)


Shu Qi - Goodbye (Theme Song)

Vivian Hsu has three films screening at the Hawaii International Film Festival, The Musician, Fire of Conscience and Hot Summer Days.

(Oct.19) Miriam Yeung and Raymond Lam attending the chilly Beijing premiere of Perfect Wedding.

HK Premiere, Oct. 18 (Xinhua-gallery)

Pace Wu, Yuan Chengjie - Hidden Chamber of Secrets
Someone posting as 'assistant gaffer' on Weibo has threatened to expose deleted nude scenes of Pace Wu from the upcoming Hidden Chamber of Secrets. 'Assistant gaffer' has given a deadline of one week to get unpaid back wages before posting the photos. Sample shots were posted. Publicity stunt, or not? (Xinhua)

Charlene Choi mentally and physically fatigued
After 10 years in the business, Charlene Choi said it is time for a major change. Likening her career to a mountain climber, sometimes one has to stop and re-equip before tackling the next peak. She would like to take a long vacation to relax and travel. Sleeping in cars, living in hotels, sightseeing and dining with castmates is too short a relaxation. She hopes her company would send her on a major holiday. Charlene wants to see Rome, Greece, Bermuda, Easter Island and leave all her cares behind. (Xinhua)


Shu Qi

Shu Qi attended the opening of a Hong Kong jewellry shop.

"Pot-bellied" Michelle Reis

Now visibily pregnant Michelle Reis is still working

MSN: Andy Lau is happy for Tony Leung
The Hong Kong actor doesn’t mind being paid less than Tony Leung
MSN: Carl Ng the ‘optimistic pessimist’
The boyishly charming Hong Kong actor opens up on his relationship with dad, and tells us he wants to play a comedic dance instructor in tight spandex
MSN: Singapore is Richard Ng’s Silver Lining (June)
The well-travelled thespian said, "Working in Singapore is really enjoyable. I've worked in many miserable shows, I tell you.
Quoting Mainland China as one "horrendous" place he has worked in, he described Singaporeans as "sincere, genuine and warm".

HKStandard: The One - New plaza proves customer friendly

Stalking Carina Lau photos


Carina Lau was spotted shopping in Hong Kong and chatting amiably with a little girl.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Miriam Yeung and Barbara Wong's Perfect Wedding

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Poster for Barbara Wong's Perfect Wedding

Miriam Yeung, Raymond Lam and Chrissie Chau star




Miriam Yeung, Raymond Lam

Miriam Yeung, Raymond Lam

Chrissie Chau

Pierre Ngo, Miriam Yeung, Chrissie Chau

Producer-writer Lawrence Cheng, director Barbara Wong