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Teddy Chen, Peter Chan Prepare for 'Guillotines'
    2011-02-12 15:29:50     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting



Director Teddy Chen and producer Peter Chan, who are behind the 2009 blockbuster "Bodyguards and Assassins" ("Shi Yue Wei Cheng"), have come together again for a new action movie entitled "The Flying Guillotines" ("Xue Di Zi").

The new film is about an elite team fighting for belief and justice, producer Peter Chan was quoted by the "Information Times" as saying.

Director Teddy Chen added that the characters would use a secret weapon that would be "the bloodiest ever appearing on the Chinese screens."

A concept poster has been released which sets a horrific tone for the film - costumes are arranged to resemble eight headless men; the tagline reads, "Watch your head."

Ethan Ruan ("Monga") and Huang Xiaoming ("The Message") are the only confirmed actors so far.

The US$15-million movie will start filming in April. The company, We Distribution, is pre-selling the film at the ongoing Berlin International Film Festival.

The film shares many talents with "Bodyguards and Assassins", the previous Teddy Chen-Peter Chan collaboration, including production designer Kenneth Mak and costume designer Dora Ng.

"Bodyguards and Assassins", which tells of a group of men volunteering to protect revolutionary forerunner Sun Yat-Sen from assassins in 1905 Hong Kong, swept the 2010 Hong Kong Film Awards with eight wins, including the coveted awards for best film and best director.

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100 Greatest Chinese Language films

Film Biz Asia:

The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival (台北金馬影展) has announced the results of its survey of the "100 Greatest Chinese-Language Films".

122 industry professionals took part in the survey, including film scholars, festival programmers, film directors, actors and producers. However the majority of the voters orginate from Taiwan, which likely skewed the results.

With 73 votes, Hou Hsiao-hsien's (侯孝賢) A City of Sadness (悲情城市, 1989) topped the poll. Edward Yang's (楊德昌) A Brighter Summer Day (牯嶺街少年殺人事件, 1991, pictured) came a close second with 71 votes.

Hou, the festival's chairman, had a total of seven films in the top 100, including A Time to Live, A Time to Die (童年往事, 1985) in 3rd place and Dust in the Wind (戀戀風塵, 1986) in joint 7th place. His most recent film to be recognised was Flowers of Shanghai (海上花, 1998.)

Yang had six films in the top 100, including Yi Yi: A One and a Two (一一, 2000) in joint 7th place and The Terrorizer (恐怖份子, 1986) in joint 11th place. His feature debut, That Day, on the Beach (海灘的一天, 1983), came joint 30th in the list.

Both Ang Lee (李安) and Tsai Ming-liang (蔡明亮) were recognised with four films each. Lee's highest ranked film was Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (臥虎藏龍, 2000) in 6th place, Tsai's Vive L'amour (愛情萬歲) was voted in joint 13th place.

Wong Kar-wai (王家衛) was Hong Kong's most recognised director with five slots headed by Days of Being Wild (阿飛正傳, 1990) in 4th place. Ann Hui (許鞍華) was recognised with four films; Stanley Kwan (關錦鵬), Stephen Chow (周星馳) and Tsui Hark (徐克) with two apiece.

Peter Chan (陳可辛), John Woo (吳宇森), Johnnie To (杜琪峰) and Fruit Chan (陳果) were each recognised for a single film, Comrades:Almost a Love Story (甜蜜蜜, 1996), A Better Tomorrow (英雄本色, 1986), The Mission (鎗火, 1999) and Made in Hong Kong (香港製造, 1997) respectively.

Among mainland directors, Zhang Yimou (張藝謀) was the most recognised with five films in the top 100. Jia Zhangke (賈樟柯) has three films whilst Chen Kaige (陳凱歌) and Jiang Wen (姜文) have two films apiece. Ning Hao (寧浩), Tian Zhuangzhuang (田壯壯), Lou Ye (婁燁) and Li Yang (李楊) each received a single nod.

Each voter was given a spreadsheet of 601 films produced since 1922 to select from and asked to mark an "X" next to a maximum of 30 choices. Although voters were encouraged to also choose films not listed, favour was given to pre-selected films which were themselves weighted towards films produced in Taiwan.

For example, from 2010, 16 films were recommended for consideration of which 13 were Taiwan films. The list was also skewed with recent films. 157 films were pre-selected from the past decade, 142 from the 1990s, 119 from the 1980s with the remaining 183 films from the previous seven decades.

The earliest film to make the top 100 is Sun Yu's (孫瑜) Little Toys (小玩意) from 1933, sharing the final position on the list. The average year of a film on the winning list was 1985. Films completed after August 2010 were not eligible for inclusion.

The Golden Horse Film Awards itself has historically favoured Taiwan films. In its 47 year history, local films have won the best picture award a total of 30 times, including at three of the past four editions. (Films from China have only been eligible to compete since 1996.)

Festival organisers plan to publish both English and Chinese language books in August 2011 highlighting the films in the top 100.


100 GREATEST CHINESE-LANGUAGE FILMS

01. A City of Sadness (悲情城市); dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢), 1989

02. A Brighter Summer Day (牯嶺街少年殺人事件); dir. Edward Yang (楊德昌), 1991

03. A Time to Live and a Time to Die (童年往事); dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢), 1985

04. Days of Being Wild (阿飛正傳); dir. Wong Kar-wai (王家衛), 1990

05. Spring in a Small Town (小城之春); dir. Fei Mu (費穆), 1948

06. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (臥虎藏龍); dir. Ang Lee (李安), 2000

07. Yi Yi: A One and a Two (一一); dir. Edward Yang (楊德昌), 2000

07. Dust in the Wind (戀戀風塵); dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢), 1986

09. Dragon Inn (龍門客棧); dir. King Hu (胡金銓), 1967

09. In the Mood for Love (花樣年華); dir. Wong Kar-wai (王家衛), 2000

11. The Love Eterne (梁山伯與祝英台); dir. Li Han-hsiang (李翰祥), 1963

11. The Terrorizer (恐怖份子); dir. Edward Yang (楊德昌), 1986

13. Vive L'amour (愛情萬歲); dir. Tsai Ming-liang (蔡明亮), 1994

13. Yellow Earth (黃土地); dir. Chen Kaige (陳凱歌), 1984

15. A Touch of Zen (俠女); dir. King Hu (胡金銓), 1971

16. Comrades: Almost a Love Story (甜蜜蜜); dir. Peter Chan (陳可辛), 1996

17. A Better Tomorrow (英雄本色); dir. John Woo (吳宇森), 1986

18. Infernal Affairs (無間道); dir. Andrew Lau (劉偉強)、Alan Mak (麥兆輝), 2003

19. In the Heat of the Sun (陽光燦爛的日子); dir. Jiang Wen (姜文), 1994

19. Street Angel (馬路天使); dir. Yuan Muzhi (袁牧之), 1937

21. Chung King Express (重慶森林); dir. Wong Kar-wai (王家衛), 1994

21. Red Sorghum (紅高粱); dir. Zhang Yimou (張藝謀), 1987

23. The Wedding Banquet (喜宴); dir. Ang Lee (李安), 1992

23. The Goddess (神女); dir. Wu Yonggang (吳永剛), 1934

23. The Boys From Fengkuei (風櫃來的人); dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢), 1983

26. Happy Together (春光乍洩); dir. Wong Kar-wai (王家衛), 1997

27. The Sandwich Man (兒子的大玩偶); dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢), Wan Jen (萬仁) & Tseng Chuang-hsiang (曾壯祥), 1983

27. At Dawn (破曉時分); dir. Sung Tsun-shou (宋存壽), 1968

27. Rouge (胭脂扣); dir. Stanley Kwan (關錦鵬), 1988

30. Center Stage (阮玲玉); dir. Stanley Kwan (關錦鵬), 1992

30. Farewell My Concubine (霸王別姬); dir. Chen Kaige (陳凱歌), 1993

30. That Day, on the Beach (海灘的一天); dir. Edward Yang (楊德昌), 1983

30. Fist of Fury (精武門); dir. Lo Wei (羅維), 1972

30. Lust, Caution (色，戒); dir. Ang Lee (李安), 2007

35. Xiao Wu (小武); dir. Jia Zhangke (賈樟柯), 1997

35. A Chinese Ghost Story (倩女幽魂); dir. Tony Ching (程小東), 1987

35. The Story of Qiu Ju (秋菊打官司); dir. Zhang Yimou (張藝謀), 1992

38. Execution in Autumn (秋決); dir. Lee Hsing (李行), 1972

38. Cape No. 7 (海角七號); dir. Wei Te-sheng (魏德聖), 2008

40. Spring River Flows East (一江春水向東流); dir. Cai Chusheng (蔡楚生) & Zheng Junli (鄭君里), 1947

41. The Blue Kite (藍風箏); dir. Tian Zhuangzhuang (田壯壯), 1992

41. The Puppetmaster (戲夢人生); dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢), 1993

41. Darkness and Light (黑暗之光); dir. Chang Tso-chi (張作驥), 1999

44. The Mission (鎗火); dir. Johnnie To (杜琪峰), 1999

44. Still Life (三峽好人); dir. Jia Zhangke (賈樟柯), 2006

44. To Live (活著); dir. Zhang Yimou (張藝謀), 1994

44. The Arch (董夫人); dir. Cecile Tang (唐書璇), 1970

48. Goodbye Darling (再見阿郎); dir. Pai Ching-jui (白景瑞), 1971

48. Kung Fu Hustle (功夫); dir. Stephen Chow (周星馳), 2005

50. Let It Be (無米樂); dir. Yen Lan-Chuan (顏蘭權) & Chuang Yi-tseng (莊益增), 2005

50. Beautiful Duckling (養鴨人家); dir. Lee Hsing (李行), 1964

50. The Highway (大路); dir. Sun Yu (孫瑜), 1934

50. Taipei Story (青梅竹馬); dir. Edward Yang (楊德昌), 1985

50. Ashes of Time (東邪西毒); dir. Wong Kar-wai (王家衛), 1994

50. Raise the Red Lantern (大紅燈籠高高掛); dir. Zhang Yimou (張藝謀), 1991

56. An Autumn's Tale (秋天的童話); dir. Mabel Cheung (張婉婷), 1987

56. Growing Up (小畢的故事); dir. Chen Kun-hou (陳坤厚), 1983

58. The Way of the Dragon (猛龍過江); dir. Bruce Lee (李小龍), 1972

58. The Spooky Bunch (撞到正（小姐撞到鬼）); dir. Ann Hui (許鞍華), 1980

58. Old Well (老井); dir. Wu Tianming (吳天明), 1987

58. Made in Hong Kong (香港製造); dir. Fruit Chan (陳果), 1997

58. Rebels of the Neon God (青少年哪吒); dir. Tsai Ming-liang (蔡明亮), 1992

58. The Way We Are (天水圍的日與夜); dir. Ann Hui (許鞍華), 2008

58. No puedo vivir sin ti (不能沒有你); dir. Leon Dai (戴立忍), 2008

58. Blind Shaft (盲井); dir. Li Yang (李楊), 2003

66. Shaolin Soccer (少林足球); dir. Stephen Chow (周星馳), 2001

66. Eat Drink Man Woman (飲食男女); dir. Ang Lee (李安), 1994

66. Strawman (稻草人); dir. Wang Tung (王童), 1987

66. The Private Eyes (半斤八兩); dir. Michael Hui (許冠文), 1976

66. Drunken Master (醉拳); dir. Yuen Woo-ping (袁和平), 1978

66. Story of a Mother (母親三十歲); dir. Sung Tsun-shou (宋存壽), 1973

66. Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (新蜀山劍俠); dir. Tsui Hark (徐克), 1983

73. In Our Time (光陰的故事); dir. Jim Tao (陶德辰), Edward Yang (楊德昌), Ko I-cheng (柯一正) & Chang Yi (張毅), 1982

73. Jade Love (玉卿嫂); dir. Chang Yi (張毅), 1984

73. Sun, Moon and Star (星星月亮太陽); dir. Yi Wen (易文), 1962

73. The One-Armed Swordsman (獨臂刀); dir. Chang Cheh (張徹), 1967

73. A Chinese Odyssey I-II (西遊記); dir. Jeff Lau (劉鎮偉), 1995

73. Summer Snow (女人・四十); dir. Ann Hui (許鞍華), 1995

73. A Borrowed Life (多桑); dir. Wu Nien-chen (吳念真), 1994

73. Platform (站台); dir. Jia Zhangke (賈樟柯), 2000

73. Summer Palace (頤和園); dir. Lou Ye (婁燁), 2006

73. Kekexili: Mountain Patrol (可可西里); dir. Lu Chuan (陸川), 2004

83. Blue Gate Crossing (藍色大門); dir. Yee Chih-yen (易智言), 2002

83. Not One Less (一個都不能少); dir. Zhang Yimou (張藝謀), 1999

83. Flowers of Shanghai (海上花); dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢), 1998

83. Crazy Stone (瘋狂的石頭); dir. Ning Hao (寧浩), 2006

83. Hill of No Return (無言的山丘); dir. Wang Tung (王童), 1992

83. The River (河流); dir. Tsai Ming-liang (蔡明亮), 1997

83. He Never Gives Up (汪洋中的一條船); dir. Lee Hsing (李行), 1978

83. Boat People (投奔怒海); dir. Ann Hui (許鞍華), 1982

91. The Last Message (天才與白癡); dir. Michael Hui (許冠文), 1975

91. The Blue and the Black (藍與黑); dir. Doe Ching (陶秦), 1967

91. Two Stage Sisters (舞台姊妹); dir. Xie Jin (謝晉), 1965

91. Little Toys (小玩意); dir. Sun Yu (孫瑜), 1933

91. The Lin Family Shop (林家舖子); dir. Shui Hua (水華), 1959

91. Crossroads (十字街頭); dir. Shen Xiling (沈西苓), 1937

91. Police Story (警察故事); dir. Jackie Chan (成龍), 1985

91. Once Upon a Time in China (黃飛鴻); dir. Tsui Hark (徐克), 1991

91. The Hole (洞); dir. Tsai Ming-liang (蔡明亮), 1998

91. Devils on the Doorstep (鬼子來了); dir. Jiang Wen (姜文), 2000

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New Trailer For Hong Kong's 3D SEX AND ZEN: EXTREME ECSTASY

http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/02/new-trailer-for-hong-kongs-3d-sex-and-zen-extreme-ecstasy.php

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okay.....

Neil Gaiman to Script "Journey to the West"
    2011-03-11 15:07:15     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Tian Tian

 

     
Renowned Chinese TV producer, Zhang Jizhong, announced that Neil Gaiman from England, a co-writer of the script for "Beowulf" and author of the novella, "Coraline," will write the English script for his massive 3D production, "Journey to the West."

Zhang made a TV adaptation of the "Journey" story in 2010 already, and is determined to raise about three hundred million U.S. dollars to get this classic Chinese literature onto a big-screen trilogy series.

Beijing's Star Daily reports Friday that the producer hatched the idea three years ago and he assigned Gaiman to write the screenplay.

Gaiman will work on the outline of the whole story about Monkey King's adventure first and then set hands on details of the initial.

Prominent Avatar director, James Cameron, also showed strong interest in the Monkey King story and he will be its script and tech advisor, as mentioned by Zhang in a news conference Thursday, March 10, who met Cameron last November in Hollywood.
 
Zhang has accompanied Gaiman to tour China's Hunan and Yunnan provinces to inspect areas that may offer inspiration for the scriptwriter.

Gaiman was chosen by Zhang because of his outstanding aptitude in interpreting and embellishing classics and for his keen interest since he read this book in his childhood, which tells of a monk and three protectors traveling to the "Western Kingdom" (aka India) to retrieve sacred Buddha scrolls.
 
The movie is targeting an international market and will be filmed in English and features a mixed-cast of Western and Chinese actors.

The film will start shooting next year and is expected to hit the big screens in 2013.

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Jackie Chan's 100th Film Gets Sept. 26 Release
    2011-03-16 14:10:02     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting

The film "1911" features a constellation of stars. Check out their appearances in the film.

 



lol Jackie looks weird

     
Jackie Chan's 100th movie, "1911", an all-star tribute film to the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution, will hit Chinese theaters September 26, Sohu.com reports.

The film, which Chan directed, produced and acts in, is an artistic chronicle of the monumental revolution, known in China as the Xinhai Revolution, that began in 1911 and eventually brought an end to China's last feudal dynasty.

Chan, who describes the film as a combination of history, action, war and romance, has brought together 70-plus celebrities for the cast. Among them are Li Bingbing, Winston Chao, Joan Chen, Ning Jing, Yu Shaoqun, as well as Chan's actor-singer son, Jaycee.

Distributor Well Go USA has purchased the film's North American rights, and aims to give it a day-and-date release in the United States, according to "The Hollywood Reporter".

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NOICE she moving on up! Hong Kong movies more exposure

'Hawthorn Tree' Girl Zhou Dongyu (周冬雨) to Lead Stanley Kwan's Film
    2011-03-24 15:37:48     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting



Zhou Dongyu, the starlet in Zhang Yimou's drama "Under the Hawthorn Tree", has been cast as a lead for Stanley Kwan's upcoming romantic film, "Ta De Guo" ("His Kingdom"), according to the Guangzhou Daily.

The newspaper cited Kwan as saying that 19-year-old Zhou is a perfect candidate for the role, Niba, who is supposed to be clean and pure.

Zhou was a high school student when she was chosen to star in Zhang Yimou's "Under the Hawthorn Tree", which was her acting debut. She rose to stardom soon after the film's release, in September, 2010.

"His Kingdom", an adaptation of Han Han's best-selling novel of the same name, will center on the love stories of a young man living in a small town.

Director Kwan says singer-actor Juno Mak will play the protagonist, but he is yet to announce the other female lead.

Rumors have it that Kwan is deciding between Kwai Lun-mei and Zhang Yuqi.

Filming will begin in June.

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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hong-Kong-International-Film-Festival/65600852525

Photos from the 35th HKIFF Opening

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http://blog.affenheimtheater.de/en/2011/04/01/seven-minutes-wilson-yip-a-chinese-fairy-tale/

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Alan Tang (鄧光榮) Died of Heart Attack at Age 64




“The Student Prince” 1960s Hong Kong film star, Alan Tang Kwong Wing died at the age of 64 on March 29, 2011. Alan had a heart attack and fainted at home. His maid called the ambulance. When paramedics arrived on the scene, Alan was confirmed to be dead. Alan was survived by his wife, Janet Yen, and two daughters.

Alan was a native of Shunde, Guangdong. He was a famous Hong Kong actor, producer and director. Alan had two elder brothers and an elder sister. Within the entertainment circle, Alan was often addressed as “Big Brother” due to his domineering traits and eagerness to help friends.

Before becoming an actor, Alan worked as an English translator at the radio station, while modeling at the same time. In 1963, 17-year-old Alan starred in his first film, The Student Prince <學生王子>. Due to his role in The Student Prince, Alan was given a nickname bearing the same title. After graduating from high school, Alan starred in movies with Josephine Siao Fong Fong, Yan Chun, and Connie Chan Po Chu in the 1960s. Filming many youth-themed movies, he was often voted as the “Best Actor” by many film magazines. In 1972, Alan filmed a movie adapted from a Buddhist novel, Romance in the White House <白屋之戀>. Alan filmed over thirty films in Taiwan and did not return to Hong Kong until 1977. With his elder brother, Tang Kwong Chou, Alan founded the Wing-Scope Film Production, Ltd, which produced films centering around mafia-related topics, such as Don’t Kill Me, Brother! <無毒不丈夫>, The Two Jakes <血洗唐人街>, The Militarism Revival <怒拔太陽旗>, A Hearty Response <義蓋雲天>, and Flaming Brothers <江湖龍虎鬥>.

At his god-sister, Lydia Shum Din Ha’s memorial service on March 2, 2008, Alan went onstage and publicly demanded Lydia’s ex-husband, Adam Cheng Siu Chau, to come forth and apologize, which stirred a great controversy at the time.

Friends Shocked by Alan Tang’s Sudden Death

While sleeping last night, Paul Chun Pui received news that his good friend, Alan Tang, had passed away. Paul immediately called his younger brother, John Chiang Dai Wai, to confirm the news. John and his wife, Lee Lam Lam, visited Alan’s family last night. In a radio interview, Paul stated, “Since I suffer from waist pain, John told me to stay home and wait for further updates. That is why I did not go to the Tangs’ house.” Paul expressed sadness in his friend’s sudden death, “I can not believe it. Alan was in good health. He loved to take his dogs for walks and exercise. He loved his family and was very enthusiastic towards his friends, acting like a Big Brother!”

After learning of Alan’s death, lawyer and good friend, Andrew Lam, immediately notified TVB executive, Ho Lai Chuen. Andrew went to Alan’s house to comfort his family. At the time, Alan’s wife, Janet Yen, was crying bitterly by the bed. Alan’s mother was also very sad. Andrew lamented, “It’s very sudden, I never thought that he would leave us so soon! He was righteous towards his friends and filial to his family.” Andrew walked over to Alan’s corpse which lay on the bed and whispered, “Have a good journey!” (好走!) When asked whether Alan’s face was serene when he died, Andrew said, “Yes, he died in his sleep.”

Source: the Sun
Translated by: JayneStars



LEGEDNARY! I remember him mostly from 80s and late 90s action movies, like Flaming Brothers with Chow Yun-fat

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lol props Masa for the heads up. Went and copped The Eagle Shooting Heroes  射鵰英雄傳之東成西就 which is the most ridiculous cast Everyone going nuts FUNNIEST CRAZIEST movie ever LMFAO. Goes to show how versatile Hong Kong actors are.



oh man, all the "Mo Hup Peen" parodies was so over the top. and Sammo Hung sped up action too funny.  Tony Leung Chiu Wai doing his best to kill Beggar King Jacky Cheung


then Tony ends up being poisioned and stung by killer bees. "Hey, why you got 2 sausages on your face?"


You seen these stereotypes all over the place. They even mocked the fake animal in the cave.


Tony and his bumbling evilness, hilarious cackle he was doing


And Brigette Lin as the Princess the whole "OK, I haven't trained enough yet in this martial art but I'm a do it anyways" taken to the EXTREME lol


couldn't get enough of Maggie Cheung's buxom bimbo of a sorceress


Most over the top best performance had to go to Carina for her gender bending gay monk. "I'm a punish you by making you pose topless!"


Tony Leung Ka Fai and his "grandson" what's a wet dream LOL


Leslie and Joey as the stereotypical cheesy lovers


Leslie and Big Tony
being all gay. "I'll see how long you can hold this pose!"



Hilarious Jacky Cheung "I love you" number like it was straight outta Looney Toons


Joey Wong heard she became a nun in Vancouver


Slow motion fighting Director Jeff Lau used it in his other Stephen Chow movies


Maggie and Carina in the same scene <33 shit she's so cute in this. I thought it was Cecilia Cheung


Even though the story was all over the place, you could see the inside jokes if you seen enough martial arts movies. Just really good comedy by a ton of Asia's most legendary actors. I read that Wong Kar Wai did this to make money cuz Ashes of Time went over budget Just in time for new year's - "Hey man! why you pulling out this lunar new year messages?" at the end when Big Tony returns.

ETA:

here's a rare pic of them on set

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this weekend!! April 17, 2011 http://www.hkfaa.com

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lol found this Rare interview with Roy Cheung 張耀揚 - major supporting character not unlike a Steve Buscemi, Christopher Walken who is usually the asshole cop or triad badass




lol going all bromance with Chow Yun-fat


Good to see his perspective on Ringo Lam and working with Danny Lee too, seems like a nice guy and not the total asshole you see. Went to cop Rose (Lost Romance) to see his romcom work with Maggie Cheung.

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Chinese Film 'Wu Xia' to Debut in Cannes
    2011-04-15 10:05:08     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting
Only one Chinese-language film has made it into the lineup of this year's Cannes Film Festival.



Chinese director Peter Chan's new action film "Wu Xia" will debut in the "Midnight Screenings" segment.

The film stars action king Donnie Yen, "The Warlords" star Takeshi Kaneshiro and "Lust, Caution" actress Tang Wei.



Kaneshiro takes on the role of a detective, determined to catch a repentant killer, played by Yen, who has retreated to a remote village with his wife, played by Tang.

"Wu Xia" is set for release this summer.

Edited by Shen Chengcheng

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The 30th Hong Kong Film Awards Winners 2011






Best Film
“Gallants”
“Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
“Ip Man 2”
“Reign of Assassins”
“The Stool Pigeon”

Best Screenplay
Lawrence Cheng Tan-shui and Barbara Wong, “Break Up Club”
Ivy Ho, “Crossing Hennessy”
Derek Kwok Tsz-kin, Clement Cheng and Frankie Tam Kwong-yuen, “Gallants”
Pang Ho-cheung and Heiward Mak, “Love In A Puff”
Jack Ng, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Director
Derek Kwo Tsz-kin and Clement Cheng, “Gallants”
Tsui Hark, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Yip Wai-shun, “Ip Man 2”
Su Chao-pin, “Reign Of Assassins”
Dante Lam Chiu-yin, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Actor
Chow Yun-fat, “Confucius”
Jacky Cheung, “Crossing Hennessy”
Tony Leung Ka-fai, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”
Nick Cheung Ka-fai, “The Stool Pigeon”
Nicholas Tse, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Actress
Fiona Sit, “Break Up Club”
Tang Wei, “Crossing Hennessy”
Miriam Yeung, “Love in a Puff”
Carina Lau, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Josie Ho, “Dream Home”

Best Supporting Actor
Teddy Robin, “Gallants”
Tony Leung Ka-fai, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Deng Chao, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Wang Xueqi, “Reign of Assassins”
Liu Kai-chi, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Supporting Actress
Mimi Chu, “Crossing Hennessy”
Paw Hee-ching, “Crossing Hennessy”
Susan Shaw, “Gallants”
Zhang Jing-chu, “City Under Siege”
Candice Yu, “Once a Gangster”

Best New Performer
Jing Boran, “Hot Summer Days”
Byron Pang, “Amphetamine”
Hanjin Tan, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”
Dennis To, “Ip Man 2”
Dennis To, “The Legend Is Born — Ip Man”

Best Cinematography
Peter Pau, “Confucius”
Chan Chi-ying and Chan Chor-keung, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Jason Kwan, “Merry-Go-Round”
Poon Hang-sang, “Ip Man 2”
Horace Wong, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Film Editing
Yau Chi Wai, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Cheung Ka-fai, “Ip Man 2”
Cheung Ka-fai, “Reign of Assassins”
Kong Chi-leung, “Triple Tap”
Chan Ki-hop and Matthew Hui, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Art Direction
Lin Chao-xiang and Mao Huai-qing, “Confucius”
Silver Cheung, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”
James Choo, Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Kenneth Mak, “Ip Man 2”
Yang Bai-gu and Simon So, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Costume and Make-Up Design
Yee Chung-man, “Confucius”
Stanley Cheung, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”
Bruce Yu Ka-on, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Dora Ng Li-lo, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”
Emi Wada, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Action Choreography
Yuen Tak, “Gallants”
Sammo Hung, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Sammo Hung, “Ip Man 2”
Donnie Yen, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”
Stephen Tung, “Reign Of Assassins”

Best Original Score
Mak Chun-hung, “Break Up Club”
Teddy Robin and Tommy Wai, “Gallants”
Peter Kam Pui-tat, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Kenji Kawai, “Ip Man 2”
Peter Kam Pui-tat, “Reign pf Assassins”

Best Original Film Song
"Lan Cao" (Confucius)
"Long Hot Summer Night" (Hot Summer Days)
"Here to Say" (Merry-Go-Round) - Jun Kung
"Floating Life" (Reign of Assassins)
"Have a Good Life" (Lover's Discourse)

Best Sound Design
Wang Dan-rong and Zhao Nan, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Kinson Tsang and George Lee, “Ip Man 2”
Kinson Tsang, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”
Tu Duu-chih, “Dream Home”
Kinson Tsang, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Visual Effects
Lee Yong-gi and Nam Sang-woo, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”
Henri Wong, “Ip Man 2”
Victor Wong, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”
Andrew Lin, Ho Pui-kin, Leung Wai-kit and Ng Yuen-fai, “Dream Home”
Foo Sing Choong, “Reign of Assassins”

Best New Director
Ivy Ho, “Crossing Hennessy”
Felix Chong Man-keung, “Once a Gangster”
Freddie Wong Kwok-shiu, “The Drunkard”

Best Asian Film
“Under The Hawthorn Tree”
“Seven Days in Heaven”
"Confessions”
“After Shock”
“Monga”

Lifetime Achievement Award
Lai Siu Ping

Professional Spirit Award
Willie Chan

Best Dressed at Red Carpet
Janice Man and Daniel Wu







Congratulations to all winners!

Translated by: Kay's Entertainment




Sunday night must be unforgettable for Nicholas Tse and Carina Lau.

The 30th Hong Kong Film Awards was held last night (HK time) and it was broadcast by ATV. Nicholas Tse beat his seniors including Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Kar-fai and crowned "Best Actor" with "Stool Pigeon." Wife Cecilia Cheung was emotional when she heard her husband won the award. While giving his acceptance speech, Nicholas thanked his father Patrick Tse.

"When I won 'Best Newcomer' at 18, I brought my award home and told my dad, 'You said you filmed hundres of dramas and films, but have you ever won a HK Film Award?' I know he is watching it tonight. I hope he forgives the impolite kid 12 years ago. Dad, you're the real 'Best Actor'!"

Nominated "Best Actress" 5 times already, Carina Lau finally won her first HK Film Awards "Best Actress." She calmly accepted the award on stage and happily gave her thank-you speech, thanking her husband especially.

"I'm happy to be nominated, but I'm used to losing every time I saw others win it. I was very calm in the beginning, but now I have this, I feel very excited and happy. It can be very happy actually! Haha! I really thank Tsui Hark for casting me to play Wu Zetian. And Andy Lau, Li Bin Bin and Deng Chao. They are very serious during filming. Also to my mom and husband (Tony Leung). He sent many messages to me today. I thank him for letting me do things I like to do these years. I know I could never catch up with you (Tony is a 5-time Best Actor winner), but I will slowly."

The climax at the award yesterday was when Chow Yun-fat talked on stage. As one of the "Best Actor" nominees this year, he openly supports Nicholas, praising he could be the winner tonight. Chow also teased TVB during his speech.

"I can't do this in another station, only here. The Film Awards have been doing this for 30 years. I must say a minute every year, say everything I want."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

[nimrod]

Leslie Cheung's romantic fantasy comedy, "A Chinese Ghost Story," will reopen in Chinese cinemas on April 30, xinhuanet.com reports today.
It is reported they have spent a lot of money on the film's renovations, mainly on visual and sound effects.

http://www.chinesefilms.cn/1/2011/04/20/101s2759.htm

[nimrod]

http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/05/-beach-spike-trailer-chrissie-chau.php

Stop playing with your balls and watch the BEACH SPIKE trailer!




löl Michael Biehn's comment:

To call the movie referenced above my directorial debut is a farce. The role of Director includes several aspects of movie making which I had no part in. I was not involved in the casting, (nor did I write the script), I was not involved with editing, sound mixing, colorization, music, ADR, or any other aspect of post production. Also, all of my dialogue in the movie was voice over from another person. .
The crew was the least experienced and the most unorganized that I've experienced in my 35 years of being involved with movies and I had very little say in both day to day production or the final product.
In fact, I had so little to do with the movie that I haven't even seen it, to this day.

[daigong]

Overheard 2 - Publicity Material (Cannes)

A summer release is planned. And the cast includes Huang Yi, Michelle Ye, and Kenneth Tsang.

[Masa]

[daigong]

^ Dr. Sun Yat-sen THE FATHER of Modern China even Commies respect him.

HEY! Look what happened last nite, NEXT LEVEL!



The 28th Golden Rooster Award took place last night in Hefei. Attendees included stars like Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Vicki Zhao Wei, Liu Xiaoqing, and Chrissie Chau Sau Na. The award ceremony began at 7PM, with APART TOGETHER's Xu Caigen winning Best Supporting Actor and Guo Ge winning Best Supporting Actresss. Huo Tingxiao with AFTER SHOCK won Best Art Direction.

Source: takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

[nimrod]

My 1000th post is dedicated to Ricky Hui
http://www.asianmoviepulse.com/2011/11/ricky-hui-august-3-1946-november-8-2011/

RIP Ricky Hui


Hong Kong actor/singer Ricky Hui (Ricky Hui Koon Ying) as died today (November 8th 2011). Ricky died of a heart attack – aged 65.

Ricky starred in many films throughout the 70s , 80s and late 90s but arguable his most famous role was in the Sammo Hung produced 1985 cult movie series Mr Vampire

 Not only was Ricky Hui a celebrated actor who excelled in comedic roles but he was also a very good singer; having released many albums through the 70s and 80s.