Swarovski - Hello Kitty Event

Rose Chan Ka-Wun

Evelyn Choi Wing-Yan (Echoes of the Rainbow)

Jennifer Tse

Jacqueline Chong

Shiga Lin (Lin Sze Na)

Eddie Ng Kwok-Jing

left: Rose Chan, Evelyn Choi, Anjayliya Chan (far right)

(SCMP)

Bling-bling Hello Kitty goodies steal the show at Swarovski party

What's not to love about Hello Kitty? Everything seemed lovable about the Japanese cartoon character at a packed launch party in the Four Season's ballroom.

Crystal brand Swarovski launched a collection of bling-bling Kitty goodies at the event including clutches, earrings and necklaces bearing the crystal-studded cartoon feline.

Many of the guests also glammed up as they tried to keep pace. Canto-pop star Kenny Kwan Chi-bun wore oversized shield shades and pseudo model Anjaylia Chan Ka-po had a Lady Gaga-inspired hair bow to mimic Hello Kitty's signature bow.

But when it comes to runway shows, it's difficult to steal the spotlight from Jennifer Tse Ting-ting. Doing the finale for the show, Tse wowed the audience with a mega-catchy limited edition Hello Kitty figurine that featured about 20,000 crystals.

Ladies were happy to talk about their Hello Kitty passion throughout the night. Tse's childhood memory of the character, however, has little to do with luxury. "I had a Hello Kitty cooking pot and made noodles with it. That is my favourite. It fits just one portion perfectly," Tse chuckled. (SCMP)
(Sina), 2

Jet Li Tempted by Fox Spirits - Stills

Poster featuring Jet Li and Huang Shengyi

Jet Li is tempted by fox spirits in Tony Ching Siu-Tung's The Sorcerer and the White Snake (aka It's Love).

Amitabha...

Amitabha, amitabha, amitabha...

Okay, now I'm mad!

(Sina), 2

7.28.2011 - News

NOTE: I noticed many of the Xinhua pages this morning are triggering warnings from my anti-virus software, so make sure your AV databases are up-to-date.

FBA: Asian quintet to play Venice

CRI: Meet the Beautiful Fairies in 'Mural'
New still photos from the film "Mural" feature Sun Li, Yan Ni and Zheng Shuang as fairies.The Chinese fantasy film "Mural" is set to hit silver screens on September 29. (Sina-gallery)

CRI: Wang Xiaoshuai to Present New Film in Toronto

11 Flowers, set in the mid-1970s, is about the consequences which unfold after an 11-year-old boy witnesses a murder. The cast includes Qiao Renliang, Yan Ni, Wang Jingchun and Liu Wenqing.

CF: Theme Song of Wong Jing's New Film Released

Director Wong Jing and the film's two child leads, Lin Miaoke and Zhang Keyuan, attended the press conference in Beijing where singer Zhang Liangying sung the theme song "Flavor of True Love".

Wong Jing and Zhang Keyuan (Sina-gallery)

CF: Zhou Dongyu to Enroll at BFA

The BFA was quick to deny the public query that Zhou was admitted simply because she is already a star, though many still viewed the admission with skepticism and used the opportunity to turn a spotlight on what they viewed as lax admission requirements.

New poster for Derek Yee's The Great Magician features Zhou Xun

The film will be released during the Lunar New Year season

(Xinhua), (Sina)

Four "family" posters for Wong Jing's Treasure Hunt recently released

Ceclia Cheung, Lucas and Ekin Cheng

Ronald Cheng and Lin Miaoke

Wong Jing and Zhang Keyuan

Shao Bing and son 

(Sina), (21cn)

Media Asia held a press conference is Shanghai to formally establish Media Asia Group Holdings Ltd. Big names in attendance: Peter Lam, Leon Lai, Daniel Wu, Andy Lau, Zhang Guoli, singer Han Hong, Miriam Yeung, Shawn Yue, Andrew Lau, and Sammi Cheng. Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng will team up again, and Andy will play a blind policeman.

Andy Lau

Sammi Cheng

(Sina-gallery)

It was also announced that a sequel to Love in a Puff will be produced. This time around the setting will be in Beijing and include both Hong Kong and Mainland actors. Pang Ho-Cheung said that he hoped to be able to release the same version of the film in Hong Kong and the mainland.

Pang Ho-Cheung, Miriam Yeung, Shawn Yue 

(Sina-gallery)

MSN: Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung may have a family reunion

The couple is said to be celebrating their eldest son’s birthday together

MSN: Barbie Hsu’s marriage on the rocks?

The couple was spotted looking unhappy when they returned from Europe (Xinhua-gallery)

Huang Yi Photo Shoot

(Xinhua)

Seediq Bale Posters and Trailer Released

Poster for part 1 (lit. Seediq Bale: Sun Flag) which opens Sept. 9

Poster for part 2 (lit. Seediq Bale: Rainbow Bridge) which opens Sept. 30

Sun Flag and Rainbow editions combined

Vivian Hsu

Chie Tanaka

Ando Masanobu

Luo Mei-Ling

Lendy Wen Lan 

Ma Chih-Hsiang, Wu Peng Feng, Wei Te-Sheng, Ma Ju-Lung

Over 500 fans watched the trailer, including in the streets in Taipei

(Sina), 2

7.27.2011 - News

CBC: The Lady, Luc Besson's controversial film about Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, is among the world premieres at TIFF (Toronto).

Toronto International Film Festival announces 2011 line-up
The Lady Luc Besson, World Premiere
The Lady is the extraordinary story of Aung San Suu Kyi and her husband, Michael Aris. It is also the story of the peaceful quest of the woman who is at the core of Burma’s democracy movement. Despite distance, long separations, and a dangerously hostile regime, their love endures until the very end. It’s a story of devotion and human understanding set against a backdrop of political turmoil that continues today. The Lady was written over a period of three years by Rebecca Frayn. Interviews with key figures in Aung San Suu Kyi’s entourage enabled her to reconstruct for the first time the true story of Burma’s national heroine. Stars Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis.

A Simple Life Ann Hui, Hong Kong, North American Premiere
Based on real people and events. Ah Tao was born in Taishan, China. She works as a servant for 60 years and has been serving four generations of the Leung family. For the past decade, Ah Tao lived with Roger, the only family member left in Hong Kong. Stars Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Wang Fuli and Qin Hailu. [vide. Miss Peach/Sister Peach]

11 Flowers Wang Xiaoshuai, World Premiere
Wang Han, an 11-year-old boy in the province of Ghizhou, is confronted by a runaway murderer hiding in the woods. The wounded man persuades Wang Han to help him out. Both frightened and fascinated, Wang Han and his friends promise to keep the man’s whereabouts secret from the police even when strange things begin happening at school. Stars Liu Wenqing, Wang Jinchun and Yen Ni.

Wang Xiaoshuai and cast of 11 Flowers (Sina)

CF: "Wu Xia" Premieres in Hong Kong, (Xinhua-gallery)

CF: Zhang Hanyu to Join Hands with Song Hye Kyo for China's Answer to 'Titanic'
Zhang Hanyu, has used a promotional event to reveal news that he will join the cast of director John Woo's new film, "The Sinking of the Steamer 'Peace' in 1949," [aka "1949","Pacific Steamer"] which is set to be China's answer to the 1997 hit film Titanic. [Previously]

CF: Rene Liu Promotes "Love in Space" in Beijing
The star-studded romance, "Love in Space," held its first news conference today in Beijing. Director Tony Chan along with his three lead actresses Rene Liu, Guey Lun Mei and Angelababy attended the event.

(Xinhua-gallery)

CF: A Very French Kiss for 'Perfect Baby' in Beijing
CF: Trailer Out for "Perfect Baby"

My Kingdom release delayed

My Kingdom's release has been pushed back to from Aug. 12 to Sept. 9 (Sina)

Wong Jing introduced the MV theme song  for Treasure Hunt sung by Jane Zhang in Beijing. Composer Peter Kam and child actor Lin Miaoke also attended the press conference.

Wong Jing

Jane Zhang

Lin Miaoke

Peter Kam, Jane Zhang

(Sina), 2

Nadia Chan is married
The Hong Kong actress revealed that she has married a Chinese actor who is eight years her juniorMSN: Aaron Kwok quits race after car accident

MSN: Nicholas Tse takes a jab at Cecilia Cheung
MSN: Cecilia Cheung is still using Nicholas Tse’s credit card

MSN: Cherie Chung has no plans of making a comeback

A1: Kenny Bee and family 'treated like criminals' at Singapore airport
Actress groped by assistant director
Xiaoshan, who shot to fame as the body double of Zhang Ziyi for the nude scenes in "The Banquet", said she had not previously encountered these "hidden rules".

Treasure Hunt MV

Jane Zhang performing theme for Treasure Hunt live