Jaycee Chan surprises with film role
(China Daily) Viewers of Jackie Chan's latest action thriller, Railroad Tigers, have been surprised to discover the film includes a major role for his son, Jaycee Chan. The younger Chan's role wasn't...
View ArticleSome of China's biggest celebrities have become serious investors
(Business Insider) Many stars of China’s entertainment industry have also become serious investors.Late last year, He Jiong set off a wave when he joined Alibaba Music. Later, Chinese rock legend Zheng...
View ArticleZhang Jiajia debut See You Tomorrow topples The Great Wall
(Asia Times) While Western film pundits gossip about the fate of Matt Damon and The Great Wall, Chinese audiences have been saying, “See You Tomorrow”. The directorial debut of popular author Zhang...
View ArticleCutting edge: Taiwan Designer with a New York State of Mind
(Asia Times) Taiwanese designer Chloe Chen was born in Taitung, on the southeast coast of the island, but she always dreamed of making waves beyond her immediate environment. The retailer/designer now...
View ArticleDresses for excess – meet Guo Pei, China’s couture queen
(Asia Times) Chinese designer Guo Pei was propelled into the spotlight when Rihanna wore one of her stupendous gowns, leaving everyone in the fashion industry slack-jawed.In 2015, the American singer...
View ArticleAn industry in rude health – a review of Asian film in 2016
(Asia Times) The year might well be remembered as the moment when the weight of China’s influence started to be overtly felt by international audiences – in the plotlines and the characters greeting us...
View Article"The Great Wall" continues to lead Chinese box office
(Xinhua) "The Great Wall," an epic action-adventure film directed by Zhang Yimou, continued to rule the Chinese box office in the week ending Dec. 25, China Film News reported Wednesday. The movie,...
View ArticleZhang Ziyi, Wang Feng celebrate daughter’s 1st birthday
(Toggle) Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi and husband, Chinese rocker Wang Feng celebrated the first birthday of their daughter, Xing Xing, yesterday (Dec 28) with an elaborate party.The actress went all out...
View ArticleChina Actress Zhao Wei To Buy 29% Of Animation Firm
(Forbes) A company 95% owned by China starlet Zhao Wei plans to pay $440 million for a 29% in a Shanghai-listed business and help build up its entertainment business. Tibet Longwei Culture & Media...
View ArticleCritics Blamed for Chinese Films' Disappointing Box Office
(THR) A Chinese movie site pulled reviews from professional critics, while leaving amateur ratings unchanged, after high-profile films, including Matt Damon's 'The Great Wall,' performed below...
View ArticleModel-actor Zhang Liang takes his son to Three Weddings
(CRI) Chinese actor Zhang Liang has taken his young son Tian Tian to the big screen again for the movie Three Weddings, an upcoming romantic comedy due for release on Friday. Zhang Liang co-stars with...
View ArticleFilm review: The Great Wall - Matt Damon, Andy Lau fight mythical beasts in...
(SCMP) While the Chinese film industry remains on track to become the world’s largest within the next few years, a bona fide crossover hit continues to prove elusive. Hollywood fare has dominated the...
View ArticleSumming up 2016’s most-discussed US films screened in the Chinese mainland
(Global Times) For lovers of foreign films in China, 2016 was definitely a bountiful year. With the release of Hacksaw Ridge on December 8, the number of foreign box-office films imported on a...
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