General Chinese Movie Thread

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The cast members of Wilson Yip's "A Chinese Ghost Story" attend a press conference on Thursday, July 1, 2010, in Beijing. [Photo: Mtime.com]



A new version of novel-adopted movie "A Chinese Ghost Story" starts shooting on July 1st.

Hong Kong director Wilson Yip and members of the cast and crew of the film held a press conference in Beijing to promote the shooting of the film, Mtime.com reports.

Yip along with the main stars Louis Koo, Liu Yifei, Yu Shaoqun, Fan Shaohuang and Kara Hui attended the conference. A prospective trailer was released during the event, showing the names of the main cast members. Reporters noted that the appearance of Koo's name and role as Swordsman Yen before Yu's name and his role as Tax Collector Ning, who was the main male character in the original novel and previous films, implied that the new story might greatly differ from previous ones.

Yen confirmed that the film's storyline, and in particular its structure and character relationships, would be new. This time, the plot will revolve around Swordsman Yen. The cast members also said there would be a love triangle among the three main characters.

Compared to earlier versions of the film, Yip said his movie would incorporate contemporary elements that he believes are more suitable for modern-day society. Although 3-D technology is popular in the current film market, Yip said he would not use it in his film.

The original story written by 17th-century Chinese author Pu Songling is a love story between a tax collector, Ning Caichen, and a ghost named Nie Xiaoqian. It has already been made into films many times before, with the most famous being a version produced by Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, starring superstars Leslie Cheung and Joey Wong.

some teasers

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Big time Hollywood collabos! originality! 

Brosnan to Star in "Double Lives" in China This Septmber     
2010-07-15 17:16:02     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: libo



The Chinese-American co-production for "Double Lives" held a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, CFP.cn reports.

The film's budget is over 100 million US dollars and stars Pierce Brosnan, American actress Brit Morgan, and actor Billy Zane (lol). The director, Rob Cohen, collaborated with Jet Li in "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" in 2008 which was also a Chinese-American co-production.

The director attended the conference, along with stars Zane and Morgan. Although Brosnan was absent, he sent an email apologizing and promised that he will definitely take part in the filming this September.

Cohen expressed his curiosity and favor for China at the conference, and he highly acknowledged the achievements of past Chinese directors. His first impressions of China came from the films of Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and John Woo, all of which helped him learn about China and then later inspired him to make films here. Besides "The Mummy 3," Chinese audiences are familiar with his previous projects such as "The Fast and the Furious" and "XXX."

He also said he will add Chinese elements to this film, including using a few Chinese actors and actresses. However, the production company has not given any details.

Billy Zane was in the 1997 film "Titanic," where he played Rose's fiancé Caledon 'Cal' Hockley. He revealed that "Double Lives" is a story about a treasure hunt while police from China and America work together to track down an international criminal. The actor said the film had comedic elements similar to Jim Carrey's style.

It is reported the cast crew will visit some outdoor lots in Beijing, Hangzhou and Hengdian, preparing for the film's shooting.

Cohen also told the media that he is planning another film called "Kung Fu," and he has already contacted Jet Li. The Kung Fu star said he would be glad to participate in the film if invited.

and an Andy Lau movie with Gong Li - fuck dat posting in the Andy Lau thread, I'm fucking lazy

Andy Lau, Gong Li Tell the Media 'What Women Want'    
2010-07-15 13:54:42     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: shixisheng



Andy Lau and Gong Li, both highly popular among Chinese movie-goers, will collaborate for the first time on a romantic comedy that is a Chinese remake of the American film "What Women Want", Sohu.com reports.

Lau and Gong appeared together on Wednesday in Beijing to introduce the film to local media.

In the movie, Lau will play a manager at an advertising firm who can read women's minds. He uses the ability to tackle his boss, played by Gong Li, but ends up falling in love with her.

Previous reports suggested that Mel Gibson, who starred in the original version of the movie, was likely to make a guest appearance in the Chinese remake.

Filming is underway.

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Shit. can't believve I didn't post this.....I comfess this looks dope Gallants trailer:


All dem old school GANGSTAS!!!!!

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"Aftershock" Premieres in Hong Kong    
2010-07-19 15:40:12     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: yangliu

The premiere of director Feng Xiaogang's latest film "Aftershock" was held in Hong Kong on Sunday, July 18th.

 
     
The premiere of director Feng Xiaogang's latest film "Aftershock" was held in Hong Kong on July 18, 2010. Director Feng Xiaogang and cast members Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu, Zhang Zifeng, Lu Yi and Li Chen arrive for the event.Hong Kong celebrities Simon Yam and his wife, Angie Chiu and her husband attended the premiere of "Aftershock" in Hong Kong on July 18, 2010. [Photo: cfp.cn]

The premiere of director Feng Xiaogang's latest film "Aftershock" was held in Hong Kong on Sunday, July 18th.

Almost all of Feng's films have gone on to become blockbusters in the Chinese mainland. All of his films have made more than one billion yuan at the box office. Hong Kong audiences in the past haven't been quite as receptive as audiences in the mainland. Last year the director said, "It's enough that Chinese films take care of the mainland market only."

"Aftershock" will be released simultaneously in Hong Kong and in the mainland on July 22nd. After premieres in several major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, some audiences were moved to tears, while many praised the director's latest work. Even in Guangzhou, the box office record of 75 thousand yuan set by the historical film "The Founding of a Republic" was beaten as "Aftershock" generated 100 thousand yuan in one day. So, what has been the reaction from Hong Kong audiences?

According to the NDDaily report, audiences who watched the film at the Hong Kong premiere said the film made them both laugh and cry. Some thought it was very touching and it made them feel warm, especially when actress Zhang Jingchu reunited with her mother, played by actress Xu Fan. Some felt surprised by actor Chen Daoming lines, especially when he said, "a few fools were educated at universities too."

On the other hand, several Hong Kong citizens stopped to see the poster but didn't go into the theater. One uncle who is about 50 years old said he is not prepared to see it because it sounds too tragic. Two girls in their 20's stated they would not see it, "We don't have an interest to see it. We'd rather go see a comedy or a romance instead." Yet, not all Hong Kong young people are uninterested in it. Another young man who had seen director Lu Chuan's "City of Life and Death" wondered if "Aftershock" was a documentary. When heard it was a drama, he said he would consider taking his family to watch the film.

At the premiere, there were a few people from the mainland who missed the opportunity to see the film when it premiered in their hometown, and made the special trip for the Hong Kong screening.

even more gripping trailer.

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'Detective Dee' to Open on Sept. 29   
2010-07-22 09:43:52     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: yangliu

"Detective Dee" is another heavyweight work produced by Huayi Brothers after this summer's "Aftershock".



Director Feng Xiaogang's latest film "Aftershock" will launch on the big screen on Thursday (July 22). The production company, Huayi Brothers, told potential viewers that they should arrive at screenings early so as not to miss the extended trailer of the suspense film "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" before "Aftershock".

Directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Tsui Hark, the film "Detective Dee" stars Andy Lau, Carina Lau and Li Bingbing.

In addition, Huayi Brothers also said that "Detective Dee" is scheduled to open in cinemas on September 29.

According to a report by the Oriental Morning Post, "Detective Dee" is another heavyweight work produced by Huayi Brothers after this summer's "Aftershock". It was sold to an impressive 11 markets in 3 days at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

The production company released a trailer last month and offered a preview of the plot for the first time. However, the CEO of Huayi Brothers, Wang Zhonglei, said that director Tsui Hark and screenwriter Chen Kuo-Fu have created a Tang empire which is far beyond anyone's imagination.

"Audiences could only see the tip of the iceberg in the first trailer," said Wang. "With the new extended trailer released, people are able to look into the extraordinary world more closely."

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Tsui Hark Tests 3-D Filmmaking     
2010-07-27 15:26:21     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting

 
   

Actress Charlie Young works with director Tsui Hark for a test film for Tsui's 3-D feature "New Dragon Gate Inn". [Photo: ent.sina.com.cn]

Tsui Hark's upcoming 3-D film "New Dragon Gate Inn" is likely to have a spin-off.

The Hong Kong director has embarked on a 3-month filming process, testing the 3-D equipment and techniques he will later use for making "New Dragon Gate Inn", the Beijing News reports.

Tsui is hoping to release the test film as a standalone feature, the report says.



Actress Charlie Young has been invited to star in the test film which is about the lives of urban women.

Young told the newspaper, "Filming in 3-D is quite interesting. Every time I finish a scene, the first thing I want to do is stride behind the camera and check out the effect with 3-D glasses."

Tsui's 3-D crew received training from Chuck Comisky, visual-effects supervisor of James Cameron's "Avatar".

"New Dragon Gate Inn" is a remake of the 1992 classic film "Dragon Inn", which follows Ming Dynasty General Chow Wai-On who fights the power-hungry eunuch Tsao Siu-Yan at a deserted inn called Dragon Gate. Tsui produced that film.

The cast is yet to be announced for the remake.

Filming will officially begin in October.

Zhang Yimou's 'Hawthorn Tree' Due out Sept. 16    
2010-07-27 17:14:43     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting

Zhang Yimou's new film "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" will open in Chinese cinemas on September 16, the director's producing partner Zhang Weiping has announced.

The film will join a blockbuster-filled September, competing with Andrew Lau's "Legend of the Fist: the Return of Chen Zhen", John Woo's "Reign of Assassins" and Tsui Hark's "Detective Dee".

"The Love of the Hawthorn Tree", based on a popular novel of the same name, tells a poignant love story set in the 1970s.

Nineteen-year-old Zhou Dongyu, a little-known actress, plays the lead role.

The film marks Zhang Yimou's comeback to the art-house genre after such commercial attempts as "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "A Simple Noodle Story".

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warning SPOILERS!!!

Extended Trailer for 'Detective Dee' Reveals Intricate Story    
2010-07-29 13:37:03     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: yangliu

 
     
The extended trailer for the upcoming suspense film "Detective Dee" reveals an intricate plot and splendid scenes as well as an exciting cast that includes Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Li Bingbing, Tony Leung Ka-Fai and Deng Chao.

If you arrive early at screenings of director Feng Xiaogang's latest blockbuster "Aftershock", you may see an extended trailer for the upcoming suspense film "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame".

The trailer reveals an intricate plot and splendid scenes as well as an exciting cast that includes Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Li Bingbing, Tony Leung Ka-Fai and Deng Chao. Meanwhile, Tsui Hark is in charge of direction. Sammo Hung handles the martial arts direction. Chen Kuo-Fu is producing, and Huayi Brothers serves as the production company for the film.

Some viewers posted in the forum of Baidu.com that after viewing the film's second trailer, they are eager to see the film right away. According to Huayi Brothers, 130 million yuan (US$19 million) was spent to create scenes of a powerful and prosperous Tang Dynasty. That puts the average cost of this trailer at 930,000 yuan per second.

"Detective Dee" will hit cinemas on September 29. If you want to know more about the movie, you can look out for the third and final trailer, which will be released soon.



What do you think? Agree with Baiduers?

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Stephen Shin’s 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy will beginning filming this month.



     

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^ FUCK YEAH. Bringing back the franchise

Check out Charlene Choi's movie 8月5日情牽真愛



Starring everyone, even Joey Yung. A Shaw Bros. TVB Collabo: http://jadeandpearl.tvb.com

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Karena Lam's Image in "Don Quixote" (唐吉可德) Revealed     
2010-08-25 15:06:28     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Duanlei

 

The fantasy adventure film "Don Quixote" might be Taiwan-based actress Karena Lam's last big screen work.

The first group of photos featuring her in period costume in her film role were released on Tuesday, sina.com reports

Lam plays a young woman named Xiao Yun who was deeply loved by Don Quixote. The role was adopted from Dulcinea, a character in the original "Don Quixote" novel.

Director A Gan highly praised Lam's performance in the film, saying that she fit his expectations of a dream girl.

The film is slated for public release on October 15. In the meantime, some reports have indicated that Lam might leave the entertainment industry now that she has finished making the film

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SO MANY COLLABOS!!

Li, Lau Team up at Wax Museum     
2010-09-02 14:49:03     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting

 
     
A wax figure of actress Li Bingbing joined actor Andy Lau's sculpture at the Madame Tussaud's wax museum in Hong Kong on Wednesday (September 1), as the two stars head overseas for the world premiere of their latest film.

Li and Lau are scheduled to attend the showing of the film "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" (Trailer ) at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday (September 5).

The film is the only Chinese-language candidate for the Golden Lion, the Venice Film Festival's top award.

An old resident at the wax museum, Lau's wax figure has been given a special facelift for the occasion or rather, a heart-lift. He now sports a silicon heart that simulates heartbeats.

Li's figure has been made based on her appearance at the 2007 Huabiao Film Awards in Beijing, where she was named best actress.

The costumes worn by the two stars in "Detective Dee" are also on display next to their wax figures.

In the suspense-cum-action film, Lau is the title character who investigates a series of mysterious deaths set in the ancient Tang Dynasty. Li plays Shangguan Jing'er, a fictional account of the life of Shangguan Wan'er, a prestigious politician.

The film is directed by Tsui Hark and also features Carina Lau, Deng Chao and Tony Leung Ka-Fai.

The winner of the Golden Lion will be announced on September 11.

"Detective Dee" opens in Chinese cinemas on September 29.

'Detective Dee' Premieres in Venice     
2010-09-06 10:12:59     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting

Chinese film "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" has premiered at the Venice Film Festival.


 
     
Cast members Carina Lau (in blue dress) and Li Bingbing arrive for the screening of the suspense film "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" during the 67th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Other cast members including Andy Lau (seen in picture 6) and Deng Chao (picture 7) also attended the event. "Detective Dee" is the only Chinese-language competitor for the festival's top honor, the Golden Lion. [Photo: CFP]


Gong Li, Andy Lau Star in Valentine's Day Release     
2010-09-10 14:36:50     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting

 
     
Gong Li and Andy Lau are seen in a Chinese remake of the American romantic comedy "What Women Want" [Photo: ent.sina.com.cn]

The filming of a Chinese remake of the American romantic comedy "What Women Want" has wrapped up, and producers are eying a Valentine's Day release, Sina.com.cn reports.

The movie features Andy Lau and Gong Li in a romantic kissing scene.

The love story was portrayed by Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in the original film. Chinese director Chen Daming has moved the story from a Chicago advertising agency to one in Beijing.

Lau reprises Gibson's role as an ad executive who can read minds. He uses that ability on his work rival played by Gong Li, but ends up falling in love with her.

The film is the first time that the two A-list stars have collaborated.

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good choice, Chang has had experience playing effeminate males with loads of cowardice (see his portrayal Sun Quan of in "Red Cliff")

Chang Chen to Play Chiang Kai-Shek    
2010-09-20 17:39:47     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: zhanglin

Taiwan actor Chang Chen has confirmed that he will play the Chinese historical figure Chiang Kai-Shek in the film commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, QQ.com reports.



Chang said he felt pressure to match famous Chinese mainland actor Zhang Guoli's portrayal of Chiang, but he also noted that different actors can bring different things to the role. Chang said he has never played such a character before and will do a lot of research and preparation for the film.

Chang also said he was confident the makeup will make him resemble Chiang Kai-Shek and he will be able to master Chiang's accent.

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Benny Chan's Shaolin Trailer



Synopsis:

    China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin’s masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

[via http://www.wu-jing.org/happenings/archives/861-Shaolin-Theatrical-Trailer.html]

We need a Benny Chan Thread btw

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^ do it up man.

     
Winston Chao Works on 4th Portrayal of Sun Yat-Sen     
2010-09-28 16:16:26     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting



Actor Winston Chao continues his onscreen persona as Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (aka Father of Modern China) in the upcoming historical film "The 1911 Revolution" ("Xinhai Geming"), Mtime.com reports.



Stills released on Monday (September 27) show Chao, with the help of makeup artists, resembling his well-venerated character to an astonishing degree.

This will be Chao's fourth portrayal of Sun, the "founding father" of modern China. Previously, Chao starred as Sun in the films "The Soong Sisters" ("Song Jia Huangchao"; 1997) and "Road to Dawn" ("Ye Ming"; 2007), and in the TV drama "Sun Yat-Sen" (2000).

Also featured in the stills is actor Sun Chun, who plays the infamous politician Yuan Shikai.



"The 1911 Revolution" will offer an artistic view on the significant Xinhai Revolution that began in the year 1911 and eventually brought an end to China's last feudal dynasty.

Zhang Li is co-directing the film along with kung fu megastar Jackie Chan, who will appear as revolutionary pioneer Huang Xing in the film.

More than 70 celebrities have joined the cast.

Shooting is expected to end by September 2011 in time for the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution the following month.

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The blockbuster film, "Aftershock," which is the most successful film ever made in China, has been chosen to compete for the nomination at the 83rd Academy Awards next February, Sina.com reports.

The film will represent the Chinese mainland to seek the Best Foreign Language Film Award, while Taiwan's "Monga" and Hong Kong's "Echoes of the Rainbow" have also applied.

Will they all make the final cut? Hard to tell.

Jackie Co-producing? Well this movie gonna be interesting.....

Camera Begins Rolling on 'The 1911 Revolution'     
2010-09-30 13:56:07     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting

The all-star film "The 1911 Revolution", co-produced by Jackie Chan and Li Bingbing, has started filming.

 

     
Movie stars Jackie Chan and Li Bingbing, who are co-producing the all-star film "The 1911 Revolution" ("Xinhai Geming"), celebrated as the movie started filming in Fuxin City of northeast China's Liaoning Province on Wednesday (September 29).

Also in attendance were director Zhang Li and actor Winston Chao, who plays Dr. Sun Yat-Sen in the historical film.

"The 1911 Revolution" is an artistic chronicle of the Xinhai Revolution that began in the year 1911 and eventually brought an end to China's last feudal dynasty.

Major scenes will take place on a set built inside the National Mine Park in Fuxin. Once Asia's largest open pit coal mine, the site was picked as a guarantee that no modern buildings would be included in the shots, according to the film's producers.

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The Golden Horse Awards (Taiwan Oscars) nominees have been announced!!

http://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/ui/index.php?class=ghac&func=nw

Best Feature Film
Seven Days in Heaven   Magnifique Creative Media Production Ltd. Co.
Bodyguards and Assassins   Cinema Popular Limited
When Love Comes   Chang Tso Chi Film Studio
JUDGE   3C FILMS CO.LTD
The Fourth Portrait   3 NG Film, Cream Production

Best Animation Feature
Best Documentary E.SHA Age   Mada Ideas Company Inc.
Create Something   SHOWMOVE CO.,LTD.
Hip-Hop Storm   Professor Jean May Tsiang Foundation (CNEX)

Best Short Film
A Piece Of Cake   Spring's team Studio
Magabahai   Patrick Tu
Crimson Jade   The Outstanding Young Persons' Association, Beautiful Productions Limited
A Suspended Moment   Taipei National University of the Arts Department

Best Director
Teddy Chen   Bodyguards and Assassins
Chang Tso-chi   When Love Comes
LIU JIE   JUDGE
Mong-Hong Chung   The Fourth Portrait

Best Leading Actor
JUAN Ethan   MONGA
Xueqi Wang   Bodyguards and Assassins
NI DAHONG   JUDGE
Hao QIN   SPRING FEVER

Best Leading Actress
Lv Li-Ping   City Monkey
Wei Tang   Crossing Hennessy
Fan Xu   Aftershock
Sylvia Chang   Buddha Mountain

Best New Director
Wi Ding HO   Pinoy Sunday
Li Weiran   Welcome to Shama Town
HOU Chi-Jan   ONE DAY
Wan Jimmy, Tsang Derek   Lover's Discourse

Best Supporting Actor
Peng-Fon Wu   Seven Days in Heaven
Xu Cai Gen   Apart Together
Nicholas Tse   Bodyguards and Assassins
Gao Mengjie   When Love Comes

Best Supporting Actress
Si-Yin Cheung   Seven Days in Heaven
Lu Xuefeng   When Love Comes
Lei Hao   The Fourth Portrait
Jing Chu Zhang   Aftershock

Best New Performer
Si-Yin Cheung   Seven Days in Heaven
Li Yijie   When Love Comes
Chien-Na Lee   JULIETS
Xiao-Hai Bi   The Fourth Portrait

Best Original Screenplay
Chang Tso-chi   When Love Comes
HOU Chi-Jan   ONE DAY
LIU JIE, Gao Shan   JUDGE
Mong-Hong Chung, Hsiang-Wen Tu   The Fourth Portrait

Best Adapted Screenplay
Essay Liu   Seven Days in Heaven
Tan Chen, Ling-Chen KONG   City Monkey
CUN WENXUE, LIU JIE   DEEP IN THE CLOUDS
Heiward MAK   Ex

Best Cinematography
Dan Shao   My Mongolian Mother
Arthur Wong   Bodyguards and Assassins
Chang chan   When Love Comes
Nagao Nakashima   The Fourth Portrait

Best Visual Effects
Yuen Fai NG, Pui Kin HO, Wai Kit LEUNG, Bart WONG, Andrew LIN   Dream Home
Chi Shing Chau, Chi Wai Tam, Kwok Yin Yung, Yuen Fai NG   Bodyguards and Assassins
Phil Jones   Aftershock
Xiang Yu Nan   Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Best Art Direction
CHEN Po-Jen, HUANG Mei-Ching   MONGA
Peng Weimin   When Love Comes
Tung Kang Lee   Taipei Exchanges
James Choo   Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Best Makeup & Costume Design
Dora Ng   Bodyguards and Assassins
Pan Lun Lin   When Love Comes
CHO TING CHUNG, LIM CHUNG MAN   Love In A Puff
Bruce Yu   Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Best Action Choreography
Wai Tung, Tat Chiu Lee   Bodyguards and Assassins
Sammo Hung   IP MAN 2
Tak YUEN   Gallants
Sammo Hung   Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Best Original Film Score
CHAN Sandee   MONGA
Wu Rueiran   When Love Comes
LIM GIONG   DEEP IN THE CLOUDS
Peyman YAZDANIAN   SPRING FEVER

Best Original Film Song
Pinoy Sunday   Lyric : EPY QUIZON, BAYANI AGBAYANI, Nor Domingo  Composer : Yao Jen TSAI  Performer : EPY QUIZON, BAYANI AGBAYANI
( Pinoy Sunday )
The other side   Lyric : Lin Shangde  Composer : Lin Shangde  Performer : Li Yijie
( When Love Comes )
Taipei Exchanges   Lyric : Summer Lei  Composer : Summer Lei  Performer : Summer Lei
( Taipei Exchanges )
All the Things You Never Knew   Lyric : Wang Leehom, Ruiye   Composer : Wang Leehom  Performer : Wang Leehom
( Love in Disguise )

Best Film Editing
Nyssa LEE   Hip-Hop Storm
Derek Hui, Hoi Wong   Bodyguards and Assassins
Chang Tso-chi   When Love Comes
ROBIN WENG, Jian ZENG, FLORENCE BRESSON   SPRING FEVER

Best Sound Effects
Duu-Chih Tu   MONGA
Chang Chaoming, Gao Mengjie   When Love Comes
Kang FU   SPRING FEVER
Dan Rong Wang   Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

The Outstanding Taiwanese Film of the Year
Seven Days in Heaven   Magnifique Creative Media Production Ltd. Co.
When Love Comes   Chang Tso Chi Film Studio
The Fourth Portrait   3 NG Film, Cream Production

The Outstanding Taiwanese Filmmaker of the Year
Essay Liu   Seven Days in Heaven
LEE Lieh   MONGA
NIU Chen-Zer   MONGA

Lifetime Achievement Award
Hsu Li-Kong

Special Contribution Award
Sun Yueh



Ex-blacklisted actress vies for Chinese-language 'Oscar'

TAIPEI — Tang Wei, an actress once blacklisted in mainland China, has been nominated for a Golden Horse Film Award, the "Oscar" of Chinese-language cinema, organisers said Friday in Taiwan.

Tang Wei, 30, is up for best leading actress for her performance in "Crossing Hennessy," a Hong Kong film that also stars Jacky Cheung.

The mainland-born actress was barred from acting for a period after performing in Taiwan-born director Ang Lee's 2007 World War II thriller "Lust, Caution", in a role which won her a Golden Horse for best new performer.

Allegedly she angered mainland authorities over a series of sex scenes in "Lust, Caution", because of their acrobatic nature and because they involved her character and a that of a Chinese collaborator working for the Japanese.

The winners of this year's Golden Horse awards will be announced at the 47th annual ceremony on November 20.

"When Love Comes," a Taiwanese family drama, leads nominations for this year's Golden Horse Film Awards, vying for honors in 14 categories, including best film and best director.

Also vying in the best film category is "Bodyguards and Assassins," a commercially successful martial arts film set in the waning days of the Qing dynasty in the early 20th century.

"Seven Days in Heaven," "Judge" and "The Fourth Portrait" also compete for the best film honour.

Ethan Juan, one of Taiwan's most popular young actors, has been nominated as best leading actor for his role in "Monga", a gangster film set in Taipei a generation ago.

The category also includes Wang Xueqi, a veteran Chinese actor starring in "Bodyguards and Assassins."

Copyright © 2010 AFP. All rights reserved. More

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Cecilia Cheung, Louis Koo, Carina Lau, & Donnie Yen in New New Year Film



Hong Kong filmmaker Raymond Wong announced that he is filming a New Year film called "最強囍事", starring Cecilia Cheung, Louis Koo, Carina Lau, Donnie Yen, Chapman To, Lynn Xiong, and Angelababy. Ronald Cheung will make a guest appearance as well. Cecilia pairs with Louis, Carina pairs with Donnie, and Chapman pairs with Lynn.

Carina rarely act in comedy in recent years, but Raymond Wong praised she is an experienced actress. "I'm confident in her," he said. As for it's rumored Cecilia's pay is higher than Carina's, Raymond said: "This is trade secret. We cast Cecilia, definitely thinking it's worth it. The total investment fee is at least 50 million."

As for Eric Tsang to film New Year film <我愛香港> [I Love HK] to compete, Raymond said: "He is jealous that my 'All's Well End's Well 2009' did well in box office. Hope he would win this time. Improvement results from competition."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translation: Kay's Entertainment

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Just copped this. a look at the new world of HK prostitution in "囡囡" "GIRL$" starring Venus Wong 王敏奕

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Ang Lee Gets Male Lead for His First 3-D Work    
2010-10-27 15:36:18     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Duanlei


Seventeen-year-old Indian boy Suraj Sharma has been chosen by director Ang Lee to star in his 3-D film. The movie is an adaptation of Yann Martel's novel "Life of Pi", the Dongfang Daily reports.

Suraj Sharma, a student from Delhi, beat over 3,000 teenage boys competing for the role. It's been a year since Ang Lee announced his plans to put the adventure story on the big screen, but finding actors and determining the budget is a lengthy process.

According to a report by USAtoday, the investor, studio Twentieth Century Fox, has lowered the budget from the original 70 million USD to 50 million USD. However, it will still be shot in 3-D, as the director explains, "The ocean is perfect for 3-D. I think it will change the way people experience the sea."

"Life of Pi" was published in 2001. It tells a story of an Indian boy named Piscine Molitor Patel or "Pi" for short. The boy survived a shipwreck with four animals, with only a female orangutan, an injured zebra, a hungry hyena and a brooding Bengal tiger.

The film is expected to be released in 2012.

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