11.7.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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FBA: Starry Starry Night review
Disappointingly conventional tale of two lonely 13-year-olds, short on charm and drama.

FBA: Jump Ashin! review

Follow-your-dream heartwarmer centred on a male gymnast is okay but unoriginal.
FBA: Warriors of the Rainbow review

With Part I rating a noble 8/10, and Part II a lesser 6/10, the whole movie aggregates out at an impressive but not knockout 7/10. It well deserves, like the original Red Cliff, to be shown long after the "international version" has done its immediate business and been forgotten.
FBA: Stellar opening for Starry Night in Taipei
While Apple is the second-highest grossing local film in Taipei this year, placed after the first Warriors film, it has emerged as the highest grossing Chinese-language film in Hong Kong this year with HK$42.2 million ($5.4 million) after 18 days on release.

CF: Newly Married Karen Mok to Promote "East Meets West" in Hong Kong

Karen Mok

Ekin Cheng

Eason Chan

Stephy Tang and Alex Fong Lik-Sun also attended the promotion (Sina)

CF: Ming Zhenjiang on the future of the August First Film Studio
Chinese filmmakers have been quick to criticize a recently released propaganda film entitled "Shen Zhou 11" after it received the 'Best Movie Award' at the 28th Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers awards ceremonies...

Our Liberation Army can fight against invaders from outer space too. America won't be the only force protecting the planet.

CF: Cinema, dConstructed

Interview with Karin Chien, founder and president of dGenerate Films, the leading distributor of independent Chinese cinema in the United States

Character posters for mainland racing film "Racer Legend". Cast also includes Shin and Wang Bo-jie.

Shawn Dou Xiao

Eric Tsang

Janine Chang Chun-Ning

Janine Chang Chun-Ning, Shawn Dou

Janine Chang, Eric Tsang (Sina), 2

Poster for Xu Jinglei's "Dear Enemy". Parts of the film were shot in Hong Kong, Australia and England. The cast includes Xu Jingleai, Stanley Huang, Gigi Leung, Christy Chung and Aarif Lee Chi-Ting (Aarif Rahman).

(Sina), 2

Andy On Chi-Kit in a series of new stills from Daniel Lee's "White Vengeance"

(Sina-gallery)

Not Feeling Too Lovey Dovey: Interview with Edison Chen (APA)
Edison Chen talks to Asia Pacific Arts about escaping his personal problems through his acting roles and his plan to release three albums next year.

MSN: Cammi Xie’s alleged erotic film leaked

Edison flew to Vancouver, Canada yesterday to attend the Asian Film Festival, so as to avoid media scrutiny. His action prompted an outcry from netizens, who left comments like, "Scum, couldn't even leave a 16-year-old alone" and "he's well-suited for a life in the US, don't come back!"

A1: Chinese pop diva wows Malaysians

Faye Wong wowed more than 8,000 fans at the Malaysian leg of her concert.

A1: Faye Wong delivers on her promise

MSN: Hannah Quinlivan pulls out of another show

11.4.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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Variety: Beijing Besieged by Waste
Photographer Wang Jiu-liang transfers his documentation of Beijing's garbage dumps onto the bigscreen in this eye-opening docu.

NYTimes: Gang-Busting Cop Is One for the History Books in China
“We heard they wanted Johnnie To to direct it,” he said, referring to the Hong Kong crime movie director.

In fact, the leading contender now is Li Shaohong, the woman who made “Baober in Love” and a recent TV series of the classic Chinese novel “Dream of Red Mansions.”

CF: Three Male Award-winners to Team up with Actress Yang Mi in Derek Yee's New Film
Three heavyweight award-winning actors Lau Ching Wan, Nicholas Tse and Liu Kai Chi will team up with mainland actress Yang Mi, who will play an important role in this testerone-fueled project. Producer Yee revealed Nicholas Tse and Yang Mi will fall in love with each other in the film.
Set in a Shanghai arms factory during the Republic of China period of Chinese history, the film revolves around a series of strange murders that occur in the factory. A detective, portrayed by Lau Ching Wan and an officer played by Nicholas Tse thus start their dangerous quest for the truth.

CF: Breathtaking Scenes in the First Trailer for "Cold Steel"

Action-packed scenes including street fighting, explosions, gun battles and air bombardments were presented in the first trailer for the sniper-themed film "Cold Steel," which is due for release on the 2nd of December.

CF: "The Last Supper" Wraps up Shooting
Famed director Lu Chuan was seen giving every member of his production team a hug as the group celebrated the completion of filming for Lu's latest war epic, "The Last Supper" on November 1

Lu Chuan directs Chang Chen (Sina), 2

CF: Yang Mi to Star in Action Film "Wu Dang"

Director Patrick Leung, scriptwriter and producer Chan Khan along with cast members Yang Mi, Chiu Man Cheuk, Fan Siu-Wong, To Yu-Hang and Wang Xiao attended the event.
Yang, who wore a costume by Oscar-winning Japanese designer Emi Wada, said she would play a role of a young woman from an exotic land with high-level martial arts in the film.

CF: The Great Magician Tony Leung

CF: The Valiant General Jordan Chan

Director Daniel Lee's latest historical epic movie "White Vengeance" released a batch of still photos featuring actors in the run up of its release in November. The film recalls the banquet of Hongmen, a well-known event in 206 B.C. where warring general Xiang Yu was motivated to assassinate his rival Liu Bang.(Sina-gallery)

FBA: Guillotines cuts fine figure at AFM
Jimmy Wang Yu (Wu Xia) and Chinese pop singer Li Yuchun (Bodyguards and Assassins) recently joined the cast

FBA: Inseparable review
Chemistry between Kevin Spacey and Daniel Wu helps sustain a rather uneven Mephistophelian comedy.

HKMagazine: Starry Starry Night review

Though suffering from noticeable hiccups, Lin’s truthful adaptation is likely to satisfy both Liao’s loyal readers and regular moviegoers.
ChinaPost: Starry Starry Night review

HKStandard: Return to the age of innocence

The movie You Are the Apple of My Eye is a real hit. It has racked up more than HK$30 million at the box office in the two weeks since its release.


CF: Independents Day
Indie film like "Shattered" is pushing boundaries while offering commercial promise.

CIFF is the most important event on China's indie film circuit, drawing buyers and festival programmers from the US and Europe. It is also one of the few opportunities for independent filmmakers to show to large audiences.
Only films that have received the "dragon seal" after clearing the State Administration of Radio Film and Television approval process can normally be shown in commercial theaters, sold or broadcast on television. The approval process is both cumbersome and often entails compromise. 


Craig, Bardem star in new Bond thriller 'Skyfall' - no mentions of any Chinese actress in the cast

Craig will be joined by Spanish star Javier Bardem as Bond's nemisis, while British actors Albert Finney, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Whishaw will play as-yet-undisclosed roles.
Judi Dench returns as spy chief M and the film introduces two new Bond girls — English actress Naomie Harris as a field agent named Eve and French performer Berenice Marlohe as "a glamorous, enigmatic character" named Severine.
MSN: Daniel Craig wants double Bond bed
Alongside the double bed, Daniel's list of requirements also includes a coffee machine with South American beans, two bodyguards, a masseuse, a trainer and access to a gym.

CF: Li Bingbing Covers L' OFFICIEL Magazine

MSN: Did Cammi Tse lose her virginity to Edison Chen?
MSN: Selina Jen once contemplated suicide, (CNA)
At the press conference for his new book Yong Ai Shou Hou (Staying by with love) yesterday, Selina's father let on that his daughter would not be able to become pregnant in the next three years.

Chinese actress, mother of Hugh Grant's baby

Tinglan was described at the time as an actress but she is not listed on the film database IMDB and there are no traceable records of her participating in any television or film projects
.

11.1.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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FBA: Village Roadshow Asia announces first titles
ZHANG Ziyi-starring My Lucky Star and Stephen CHOW-directed Journey To The West have been unveiled as the first two films to emerge from the new Village Roadshow Entertainment Group Asia company.

CRI: Xu Jinglei's 'Dear Enemy' Eyes New Year Season

The inspiration behind "Dear Enemy" comes from Xu's discontent with her previous piece "Go Lala Go!", after she decided that she could do better in the genre of workplace romance...In order to ensure the quality of the film, Xu has cut out half of the commercials.

CF: Production on Chopstick Brothers' New Project Wraps Up

The Chopstick Brothers, including Wang Taili and Xiao Yang, are an up-and-coming duo in the filmmaking industry. Normally, they fully participate in their films by writing scripts, directing, singing and acting by themselves. Their first musical flick "Memoirs of Male Geisha" launched online in 2007, caused a great sensation among netizens and made a name for the duo.

CF: Fan Bingbing Shows her Strong Side in her First Micro Film

CF: 'Lost in Panic Cruise' Released New Promotional Posters

The company behind the movie, "Lost in Panic Cruise", starring Alec Su and Yang Kun, recently released new promotional materials including posters that feature the depths of space. The blockbuster 'Lost in Panic Cruise' has already made 10 million yuan since its opening on October the 27th.

CF: New Trailer of "A Big Deal" Released

Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg all made guest appearances

(Sina)

CF: Jin Sha to Star in "Lemon"

In reference to her involvement in the movie, Jin revealed that she is very excited, as she likes the director's previous works, such as "Red River" and "The Road" which were considered arthouse films.

Poster for "Cold Steel", opening Dec. 2

Tony Leung Ka-Fai costars with Song Jia, Peter Ho, Mickey He

(Sina)

Raymond Yip's "Blood Stained Shoes" opens early next year. The horror-thriller features Ruby Lin, Mo Xiaoqi (Monica Mok) and Kara Hui.

(Sina)

More posters for "Starry, Starry Night" featuring Xu Jiao and Lin Huimin

(Sina)

Huang Xiaoming is described as looking like a werewolf in these stills for Andrew Lau's "The Guillotines".

He plays a mad man.

Huang Xiaoming

(Sina)

Sun Honglei and Duan Yihong play rivals for the heart of Li Bingbing in "Yes, I Do"

Sun Honglei, Duan Yihong

(Sina)

MSN: Karen Mok has no plans to give birth

A1: Selina recovers from burns to walk down the aisle

CNA: Selina Jen marries fiance Richard Chang in star-studded wedding

Bride and groom

Selina and father

Selina's family

S.H.E.

  (Sina), 2, 3

10.25.2011 - News [Roast Pork Sliced From A Rusty Cleaver] (飲水思源)

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TimeOutHK: Juno Mak interview
After the ultra-violent Revenge: A Love Story, Juno Mak is reuniting with director Wong Ching-po for a twisted superhero movie, Let’s Go!. He tries to convince Edmund Lee it’s not all doom and gloom.

CF: Peter Pau: Winning an Academy Award is Predestined
Directed by Sun Zhou and photographed by Peter Pau, the romance film "Yes I do," starring by Li Bingbing and Sun Honglei, is secretly being shot in Beijing right now.

CF: Bond Girl Maria Grazia Cucinotta to Cooperate with Chinese Actor Huang Bo
Maria Grazia Cucinotta, the Italian Bond Girl from "007: The World is not Enough," recently turned up for the launch ceremony of her new romance comedy "All about Marriage" on October 24 in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, in Southwest China.

CF: "Painted Skin 2" Set to Begin Filming in Tibet

Fantasy romance film, "Painted Skin 2" has finished filming scenes in Beijing, Hebei and Inner Mongolia. The location of filming has now switched to Tibet, where the creators and cast members will work intensively for a 20-day period.

CF: The Film "Marry a Perfect Man" in Post Production Stages

Directed by Wong Jing, and starring Gigi Leung, Chapman To, Ronald Cheng and Xie Na, the film tells the tale of the events following an encounter between a "leftover" lady, unmarried in her thirties, and a comical billionaire.

CF: The Most Skilled Army Counselor of the Late Qin Dynasty

Award-winning actor Zhang Hanyu aims to inject charisma into the role of the most skilled army counselor of the late Qin dynasty in his latest project, costume blockbuster "White Vengenace".

CF: Release Date of "Repeat I Love You" Approaches

The film tells the tale of men and women living in a busy city, who pursue love. Their pursuits lead to several soul-stirring accidents, as they attempt to secure true love. The plot follows three separate stories of three couples, with Cecilia Cheung and Kwon Sang-woo playing one of the couples.

CF: New Trailer of "A Big Deal" Released

New poster for "Lost in Panic Cruise" featuring a maze was unveiled at today's Beijing premiere.

Director Zhang Fanfan

Zhou Weitong

Alec Su

(Sina), (Sina-gallery)

"Starry, Starry Night" poster features Xu Jiao and Lin Hui-Min

Rene Liu

(Sina), 2

This is how you promote Battlefield 3

DaDa Chan

Jacqueline Chong

Samantha Ko

Samantha Ko, Jacqueline Chong, DaDa Chan

(Sina)

A1: Jessica C comes clean about sex tape

An online source reported today that Jessica C admitted to making the video with her first boyfriend. She said she was in love and did not think about the consequences.

MSN: Jay Chou denies marriage rumour

A1: Tokyo International Film Festival 2011

Photos: Chinese actresses at Tokyo film fest

The 24th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opens at its main venue in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills on Saturday and will run until Oct 30. Fan Bingbing, Huo Siyan, Jiang Yiyan, Zhang Xinyu