1.18.2010 - News

Jackie Chan

Lin Peng

New Seven Little Fortunes

Little Big Soldier kicks off multi-city publicity tour in Shenzhen (Sina) (2)

Legend of Chen Zhen

Andrew Lau's Legend of Chen Zhen has been quietly shooting in Shanghai. Recently, producers discovered a suspicious man in the studio. When detained and asked if he was an extra, the mysterious man was found to have a sophisticated pinhole pen camera on his possession. Producers found numerous scenes of high quality had been recorded. When questioned, the man did not reveal his motive and said he was a graduate and only fooling around. The pen and identity card were confiscated before allowing him the leave. The man later returned with police to retrieve his ID card and pen. But because of fear of leaks, security is high and all cast had signed confidentiality agreements, the producers were reluctant to release the pen camera. (Sina)

Zhou Xun, Chow Yun-Fat

Confucius - Shanghai publicity stop (13) (cri.cn)

AngelaBaby

AngelaBaby made a quick trip to Japan for a fashion shoot before beginning promotional activities for All'sWell Ends Well 2010. Young Japanese men and women sought her photograph and autograph and declared AngelaBaby 'kawaii'. (Sina)

Li Bingbing

Expo ambassador Li Bingbing went to Shanghai for the opening of the China Pavilion

(Xinhua) HD (Sina)

Vivian Chow

Leo Ku

Vivian Chow helped open Leo Ku's new shop for women in Tsimshatsui. Other celebrity guests included Vincy Chan and Sherman Chung. (Xinhua) (Sina)

CRI: Jordan Chan, Cherrie Ying to Tie the Knot on Valentine's Day
If you happen to be in Las Vegas, it will take place in The Little White Wedding Chapel. According to this report, the reason for having the ceremony in the US is that all the banquet halls in Hong Kong were booked up for the year and the couple did not want to drag out the engagement. (Xinhua)

Tang Yu Ming, Tang Wei's father

Tang Wei's father, a painter, will have an exhibition in Hong Kong later this month. Tang said he didn't know if his daughter would come to support him. When asked if he has seen Lust, Caution, he said, "I have seen the film, I feel her acting is good, but also nothing to object to, she is fighting for art everywhere."

1.16.2010 - News

Jackie Chan aims at families with "Spy Next Door"

HK Magazine: Black Ransom
“Black Ransom” is a surprisingly decent film. Surprising, because most people had low expectations walking into the theater.

Korea Times
Attack the Gas Station 2 (South Korea)
Harmony (South Korea)
No Mercy (South Korea)
Wedding Dress (South Korea)
Woochi (South Korea)

TVB employees wear red and demonstrate for salary increases, bonus

Employees sign protests

(Xinhua)

Andy Lau dropped from HK Actors Association committee due to secret marriage

MediaCorp's "The Little Nyonya" makes its way into China

Long arms of Octopus snared acid suspects
ESWN: How Did The Hong Kong Police Track Down The Acid Attackers?
Eye in the Sky is not just a movie!


Apple Daily Action News version

1.15.2010 - News

CRI: Zhang Yimou Eyes Another Suspense Comedy
Though its name is as yet unknown, it has been revealed that the new comedy will borrow a similar structure to the 2005 Oscar winner "Crash", thereby telling the story of several unrelated characters, who become entangled in an unlikely event.

CRI: Jackie Chan Targets Kids with Low-Budget "Spy"


Biopic shows Confucius has new status in China

Hong Kong film development council to promote 3D movie making

Taipei Times capsule reviews
20th Century Boys: The Last Chapter - Our Flag
The final installment in this manga-sourced Japanese trilogy of kiddie-induced apocalyptic madness arrives in Taipei to a ready-made audience. Part 3 concentrates on the final stages of the attempt by doomsday cult leader Friend to destroy the world. His long-time opponents — a rock star and his female relative — attempt to frustrate him both within his organization and from the outside. It’s worth noting that this intriguing and sometimes disturbing mixture of cults, children, terrorism, pop music and religion could never have been made in the US.

Crazy Racer (瘋狂的賽車)
Frenetic Chinese action comedy involves a disgraced cyclist whom fate further mistreats by ensnaring him in a mish-mash of drug-running, spouse murder and even more nefarious activities. There’s action to spare and some innovative elements, too. Perfect for getting crazy on a brainless night out on the town. This is a follow-on of sorts from director Ning Hao’s (寧浩) Crazy Stone (瘋狂的石頭) in 2006.

The Warrior and the Wolf (狼災記)
Chinese director Tian Zhuangzhuang (田壯壯), who made the fine drama The Blue Kite (藍風箏), is a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, this strange, messy film may not enhance that reputation. Maggie Q (Die Hard 4.0) is a luckless widow, Japan’s Joe Odagiri (Air Doll, which also opens today) is a warrior and Taiwan’s Tou Chung-hua (庹宗華, from Lust, Caution) is a fallen general in this cosmopolitan action fantasy set thousands of years ago. The film offers two pieces of advice among the battles, rape sequences and pretty vistas: (1) Don’t fornicate with wolf-women and (2) Don’t assume eclectic Asian co-productions will make money.

CRI: Zhang Ziyi Sues Newspaper, Vivi Nevo Issues Statement
Zhang Ziyi strikes back at rumour mongers

Faye Wong's comeback gets a little help from Botox
Faye's back after five-year hiatus

Edison's women slow to bounce back

Gigi Leung appearing at an art event

(Xinhua) (15)

Zhang Yuqi at a shoe event (Xinhua)

(11)(Sina)

Taipei Times: Pop Stop
Jay Chou, Lin Chi-Ling, Monga, Elva Hsiao, et al.

Struggle aka Loan Sharks features Sam Lee, Eddie Cheung, shot in Malaysia

1.11.2010 - News

Zhou Xun's elaborate headdress in Confucius

(Sina)

CRI: The Spy Next Door Premieres in Los Angeles
Screen Daily: The Spy Next Door

Yunnan clay and Taishan residents don't mix

(Sina)

Filming of Jiang Wei's 'Let the Bullets Fly' raises ire of residents

Raymond Wong, Sandra Ng

Louis Koo

Lynn Xiong

Cast of All's Well Ends Well 2010 attended a promotion event yesterday (Xinhua)

CRI: Is Vicky Zhao Wei Pregnant?

Another boy for HK actress Cecilia Cheung

Acid attacker still out there
The supposed attacker turned out to be simply an illegal immigrant with a fake identity card.
Red-faced officers had to admit yesterday that the culprit behind the latest attack, which injured more than two dozen people, is still at large.

1.10.2010 - News

LA opening ceremony Saturday (Sina)

Variety: The Spy Next Door

Confucius character map (Sohu)

Stephen Chow

A milk spraying man (!?)

She's a he

Chrissie Chau imitator

Stephen Chow held an actor recruitment event in Tsimshatsui for his upcoming King of Comedy 2.  200 hopefuls had to perform creatively in front of the five flagpoles in TST. Currently, there is no script or investors. (Sina) (2) (more photos)

Lin Peng

Lin Peng is a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama and performed in Zhang Yimou's 2008 Olympic opening (the landscape painting section) and closing ceremonies. There, she was 'discovered' by Jackie Chan who recruited her for the upcoming Little Big Soldier. Hence, she is called the 'Mou Girl' turned 'Dragon Lady'. Fashion photos (HunanTV)

Connie Chan, TVB GM Stephen Chan

Connie Chan taped a video documentary on opera appreciation with TVB's Stephen Chan. (Sina)

Lin Chi-Ling dispels rumours of her engagement

Zhang Ziyi - January cover girl

(Xinhua)

30 injured in Temple St acid attack
A man is being questioned by police in connection with last night's [Saturday] acid attack in Yau Ma Tei, which left 30 people with minor burns. Officers say they found some evidence -- several plastic bottle-caps -- on the rooftop of a residential building on Nanking Street where the attack occurred, before spotting the man hiding on the exterior wall of the building. Police say the man is in his thirties and lives at that building, but did not say whether he's suspected of carrying out the acid attack. Two bottles of corrosive liquid had been thrown onto the busy Temple Street night market just past 9:30 yesterday evening, showering diners and passersby with acid. A seven year old child and nine tourists were among the injured. All suffered light injuries and all have now been discharged from hospital. It's the latest in a series of similar attacks -- where bottles of acid are dropped from buildings overlooking busy pedestrianised areas. (RTHK)

A suspect is taken away by police after he was found hiding on a rooftop.

Reuters

1.9.2010 - News

All's Well Ends Well 2010 poster

(Sina)

CRI: 'Confucius' Preview Wins Acclaim

Chow Yun-Fat's acting was described as energetic and intense, with some even predicting that the performance will see him nominated for a Best Actor this year.

Chow Yun-Fat, Johnnie To

Chow Yun-Fat received an award from Johnnie To for his 5 years continuous support of the Hong Kong Arts and Development Council.

Slide show (HunanTV)

Synopsis: THE SPY NEXT DOOR stars Jackie Chan as Bob Ho, an undercover CIA superspy who decides to give up his career in espionage to settle down with his next-door neighbor and girlfriend, Gillian (Amber Valletta). But Bob has one more mission to complete before Gillian agrees to marry him: winning over her three opinionated kids. When Gillian suddenly has to leave town, Bob volunteers to babysit the children so he can earn their approval. But when one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret formula from his computer, Bob’s archenemy, a Russian terrorist, moves in for the attack, forcing Bob to juggle the roles of spy and prospective stepfather in the most challenging mission of his career! Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan is joined by an talented supporting cast featuring Amber Valletta. (gofobo.com)

Jackie Chan's appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show yesterday.

Recent photos from Edison Chen's blog

Josie Ho

Eason Chan

And in case you missed it, EDC's New Year's Greeting (or threat, depending on your perspective)

HAPPY NEW YEAR to EVERYONE
another year has passed and gone
a new year is on the dawn
we leave the past behind and look towards the future
2010 promises to be a big year for ya boi EDC
i am going to be coming back HARDER than ever...(cont'd)

FAMA's new single I Believe U Can Fly from new CD O'FAMA

FAMA "I BELIEVE U CAN FLY" 娛樂圈反彈事件 from EDC on Vimeo.

SCMP: CosmoGirl's first 2010 cover photo shoot with Miriam Yeung

The Spy Next Door - Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan - The Spy Next Door

Complete slide show (HunanTV)

Hulu video: Jackie Chan's appearance on Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show last night. Shows a clip from The Spy Next Door (opens Jan.15), telling a funny real-life fight story, and demonstrating Drunken-style fighting.

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3