China Showbiz 2012/09/27
- Michelle and Jean go to the movies Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt mingled with other members of the glitterati at the official opening of Cite du Cinema, Luc Besson's huge new studio complex in St. Denis just outside of Paris. Besson and his backers hope to lure big Hollywood pictures to the everything under one roof facility. Luc Besson directed Michelle Yeoh in the recent succès d'estime The Lady.
She looked perfectly fetching, as always, and seems to have had an affect on Jean Todt who was wearing an evening suit that actually seemed to fit.
She brought her magic wrap/shawl/stole--the one that floats in midair:
The studio complex occupies the site of a former power station. They kept the structure of the monumental nave, an impressive place to throw a party:
Plenty of room on the sound stages for everything, including building sets:
Zimbio; Variety; AFC - Michelle and Jean go to the movies Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt mingled with other members of the glitterati at the official opening of Cite du Cinema, Luc Besson's huge new studio complex in St. Denis just outside of Paris. Besson and his backers hope to lure big Hollywood pictures to the everything under one roof facility. Luc Besson directed Michelle Yeoh in the recent succès d'estime The Lady.
She looked perfectly fetching, as always, and seems to have had an affect on Jean Todt who was wearing an evening suit that actually seemed to fit.
She brought her magic wrap/shawl/stole--the one that floats in midair:
The studio complex occupies the site of a former power station. They kept the structure of the monumental nave, an impressive place to throw a party:
Plenty of room on the sound stages for everything, including building sets:
Zimbio; Variety; AFC - Photoshoot Round Up, Week Two: Hai Lu, Yang Mi, Chen Kun, Fan Bingbing
As sugar sweet as always, New My Fair Princess star Hai Lu dressed in flowers and pastels to match for a recent photo shoot. Find the rest of this photo shoot here.
If things become violent, Hai Lu's shoes will speak for her (for once, high heels are dangerous to more than just the wearer). Yang Mi, on the other hand, seems to be barefoot for her photo shoot with Hong Kong magazine Darizi. Hawick should pay special attention to that issue, asYang Mi is decked out in four different wedding-themed gowns and this might come in handy as a reference someday. Fan Bingbing is charismatic as ever, and I-D magazine got a two-in-one shoot featuring the queen with Chen Man's lovely photography – the style of the clothing here is definitely the darkest and most uniquely intriguing of this round up. A photo shoot with Chen Kun for Men's Uno can also be found below and should also be thought of as grim, although for a different reason. We finish this batch off with a few selections from a photo shoot Mei Ting and Liang Jiahui did for Bazaar, to promote their new film(?) Crazy Love Story 神经爱情故事.
01. Yang Mi – find the rest of her shoot here.
02. Fan Bingbing for I-D; find the rest of this shoot with Chen Man here.
03. Chen Kun for Men's Uno (the rest can be found here)
04. Meiting and Liang Jiahui for Bazaar (the rest of this is here)
- Jeno Liu releases MV for "On relationships"
"People say, about relationships, whoever loves first, loses first." – Jade (Jeno?) Liu shows off her lyricist talents in her new MV, "On Relationships." Watch it below from HIMservice@YouTube:
- Actress Zhang Jingchu Covers "Jessica"
Source: Xinhua - Actress Yin Tao Covers "Voyage"
Source: Xinhua - "The Assassins" Premiers in Beijing
The cast and crew of "The Assassins" attended a press conference yesterday in Beijing to promote the film.Director Zhao Linshan attended the event with actors Chow Yun-fat, Liu Yifei, Alec Su, Shizuka Inoh, Qiu Xinzhi and Yao Lu.
"The Assassins" opens today in mainland cinemas nationwide.
Source: Xinhua
- "Taichi 0" Premiers in Shaoxing
"Tai Chi 0″ premiers in Shaoxing, Zhejing Province during the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards."Tai Chi 0″ will be released in mainland cinemas on September 27, and its sequel "Tai Chi 2″ will be screened on October 25.
Source: Xinhua
- Fan Bingbing promotes "Double Xposure" in Wuhan
Director Li Yu, actress Fan Bingbing and producer Fang Li (from L to R) attend a press conference of the film "Double Xposure" in Wuhan, Hubei Province, Sept. 23, 2012. The film, which stars Fan Bingbing, Feng Shaofeng and Huo Siyan is scheduled to be released on September 29. (Source: Xinhua) - Jolin Tsai's New MV "Dr Jolin"
Source: Xinhua
- Tai-Chi 0 U.S. showing times
New steampunk martial arts film trilogy Tai-Chi 0 will be airing in the U.S. in late October. There's a free screening at the University of Southern California on the 14th. The show opens on October 19th in San Diego, Monterey Park, Sacramento, City of Industry, Hollywood, Irvine , Chicago, Boston, New York, Portland, Seattle ,Houston, and Philadelphia, and on October 26th in Honolulu. Canadian airings are undecided. For more information, check showtimes on the official website here.
- Actress Li Yixiao poses for FHM
Chinese actress Li Yixiao recently posed for a sexy photoshoot for Men's magazine FHM.
The 30-year-old beauty co-stars Taiwan-based American singer and actor Peter Ho in the upcoming historical drama television series Legend of Chu and Han, which is scheduled to release at the start of 2013.
Li plays the role of Consort Yu, or Yu the Beautiful, who was a concubine of Xiang Yu, played by Peter Ho.
During the Chu-Han Contention after the overthrow of the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu, King of Chu, was eventually defeated by Liu Bang, founding emperor of the Han Dynasty. When Xiang was besieged in the Battle of Gaixia by the Han army, Consort Yu committed suicide with Xiang's sword to prevent him from being distracted by his love for her. When Xiang then retreated to Wu River, he committed suicide as well.
- Rain in the hospital with bad back
Hallyu singer Rain, currently serving in the military, has been hospitalized due to his ailing back.
A representative from the Defense Media Agency announced that on Sunday, "Jung Ji-hoon complained of sudden pain around his waist and was taken to a nearby hospital."
The spokesman said the singer had been set to appear as a judge Monday on a military-based singing-audition show, but due to his injury, he couldn't make it.
Although Rain was recovering from spinal disk pain as of early Tuesday, his scheduled performance at a concert later in the day for the upcoming Armed Forces Day looked doubtful.
Meanwhile, some have speculated that the 30-year-old may be pulling a sickie to get an early discharge.
Rain entered the Army last October and is serving in the PR division. He has taken part in various concerts and events staged to promote the armed forces.
Last month, he was released for vacation and was sighted watching his own movie "R2B: Return to Base."
- CELEBRATE FAYE WONG, COME ON!
Faye Wong (王菲) is being celebrated by Harper's Bazaar.
The venerable US fashion magazine founded in 1867 is celebrating 25 years in Asia.
They couldn't have chosen a better fashion icon than the 43-year-old Beijing singer.
Faye is lauded for her influence, never smiling, keeping her private life private, and standing up for women.
She's also smoking hot btw.
Source: Harper's Bazaar
Beijing September 26, 2012
- 謝梓佳
- LIU XIANG COMES FIRST IN NEW AD
Liu Xiang's (刘翔) fall at the first hurdle in the London Olympics has been used by a Chinese hospital to promote its cure for premature ejaculation.
The ad features a photo of the athletics star sitting on the track looking upset and pained, with a bold-typed title: "Fall down right at the start! Premature ejaculation, man's unspeakable pain!"
The hospital did not obtain the 2004 Olympic champion's approval to use his image.
Most Sina Weibo microblog users thought it was super amusing.
"It suits Liu Xiang!" — Huang Dajie H (黄大捷H)
"I admit I laughed with a wicked heart." — Zheng Wencong (郑文聪)
"I don't think premature ejaculation is worse than Mr Liu's fudging! What do you think? Premature ejaculation is curable, but Mr. Liu's fudging is beyond remedy." — Nuo Kiko (諾Kiko)
Source: Sina Weibo
China September 26, 2012
- Michael Miu has to pay for meal, blames Raymond Lam no loyalty Michael Miu has to pay for meal, blames Raymond Lam no loyalty
Tuesday September 25, 2012 Hong Kong
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/Michael Miu, Elaine Ng, Ben Wong, and Ella Koon had dinner together to watch the premiere of TVB new series Highs and Lows. There were two large dishes on the dinner table, each with 36 crabs, to represent their hope for 36 points TV rating. The premiere averaged 31 points, peaked at 33 points. Michael said he has confidence on the ratings, and when speaking of Raymond saying he's more Chok than him? Michael said: "He's exaggerating! How can I compare to the youngsters? They say I'm Man, that is too polite." Michael also joked Raymond has no brotherhood loyalty because he already flew over to Beijing for work, "He should pay for the meal tonight! We don't even know who's paying for the dinner tonight, if no one does, I will do it. Everyone happy!" As for Elaine shooting her first TV series, she lost weight as she was filming. She lost 15 pounds, she joked she's shrinking nonstop.
It was rumored Ella Koon and Kate Tsui, the two ex-rumored girlfriends of Ron Ng, don't get along. Ella said: "We only met after shooting this series. We had a great time working together and we can chat too! (Chat about Ron Ng together?) Rarely talk about boys. We just chat about the series, I support her for an award this year!"
- Rumored Series: 'A Chip Off the Old Block' & 'Divas In Distress' Combined TVB series Divas In Distress (巴不得媽媽) ended on Sunday with high ratings peaking at 36 points. Aside from the Koo Ming Wa gaining recognition from his role as 'So Gay', rising star Mandy Wong's role 'Kwai Yee Hei' and Eliza Sam 'Princess Heung Heung' has also been big hits. Netizens support Mandy for the Best Supporting Actress award this year. Since the "巴不得" franchise has been so well-received [previous one was A Chip off the Old Block (巴不得爸爸)], it was rumored TVB plans to produce a combination of the two series, No Wonder Father Mother (怪不得爸媽) in May 2013 with the same cast from both series. However, it was understood producer Poon Ka Tak will be working on The Hippocratic Crush II for 4 months next year, so the rumored series probably won't happen in May.
As Netizens are supporting Mandy to get the Best Supporting Actress award this year, she happily expressed: "I really want to get the 'Most Improved Award' too. I'm not greedy, but if I get nominated for Best Supporting, that is already good enough. I had 4 series this year and this had been the best role. There were a lot of scenes from the inner heart. (Who is the Best Supporting Actress in your heart?) The mute-deaf girl, Nancy Wu, in Gloves Come Off because the role is really hard to portray. Also, I have always admired her acting. There is also Aimee Chan from The Last Steep Ascent, she is pretty good as well. (Your strongest opponents?) Not like that, I'm taking it slowly."
Regarding Him Law, Mandy expressed their on-screen pairing has been very well-received in the public, she said: "More opportunities to earn extra income. There are companies inviting us for work, and there are also jobs with Oscar Leung." In regards to Him Law's earlier 'car incident' with Tavia Yeung, did she comfort him? She said: "I bumped into him in the studio before, he said not even one SMS from me, but friends are in the heart. Silence is already support, just one eye con! tact and pat on the shoulder is enough."
As for Chin Kar Lok, he joked the producer was brave to have casted him as the male lead. Besides praising Koo Ming Wa's outstanding acting skills, Kar Lok also thought Mimi Chu and King Sir's romance was touching.
- Michael Miu has to pay for meal, blames Raymond Lam no loyalty Michael Miu, Elaine Ng, Ben Wong, and Ella Koon had dinner together to watch the premiere of TVB new series Highs and Lows. There were two large dishes on the dinner table, each with 36 crabs, to represent their hope for 36 points TV rating. The premiere averaged 31 points, peaked at 33 points. Michael said he has confidence on the ratings, and when speaking of Raymond saying he's more Chok than him? Michael said: "He's exaggerating! How can I compare to the youngsters? They say I'm Man, that is too polite." Michael also joked Raymond has no brotherhood loyalty because he already flew over to Beijing for work, "He should pay for the meal tonight! We don't even know who's paying for the dinner tonight, if no one does, I will do it. Everyone happy!" As for Elaine shooting her first TV series, she lost weight as she was filming. She lost 15 pounds, she joked she's shrinking nonstop.
It was rumored Ella Koon and Kate Tsui, the two ex-rumored girlfriends of Ron Ng, don't get along. Ella said: "We only met after shooting this series. We had a great time working together and we can chat too! (Chat about Ron Ng together?) Rarely talk about boys. We just chat about the series, I support her for an award this year!"
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