Stuntman in John Woo film killed on Beijing set
BEIJING (AFP) - A stuntman was killed when fire broke out during the filming of a crash scene for acclaimed director John Woo's latest movie, state media reported Tuesday.
People:John Travolta Nicolas Cage Takeshi Kaneshiro John Woo Tom Cruise Source:(AFP)
2008-06-10
Jet Li breaks record with $13 mln paycheck
Chinese action star Jet Li is set to rake in 100 million yuan ($13 million) for his latest movie, a record for an actor in a Chinese-language film, state media reported on Sunday.
Nations:Hong Kong People:Jet Li Peter Chan Xu Jinglei Takeshi Kaneshiro Ang Lee Zhang Yimou
2007-11-26
Hong Kong artists tipped to sweep Chinese "Oscars"
Hong Kong artists were tipped to sweep the Golden Horse Film Awards, the Chinese-language "Oscars", at a glittering ceremony attended by top stars.
Nations:China People:Tian Zhuangzhuang Siqin Gaowa Carina Lau Tsai Ming-liang Johnnie To Peter Chan Activities:2006 Golden Horse Awards
2006-11-25
Venice places bets as countdown to awards begins
VENICE - Venice placed its bets ahead of an evening of red carpets and glittering Golden Lions on Saturday, preparing to wrap up a film festival that closes on an Asian note with lavish Chinese musical "Perhaps Love".
People:Hayao Miyazaki Peter Chan Zhou Xun Takeshi Kaneshiro Jacky Cheung George Clooney Activities:Venice Film Festival
2005-09-10
Sony Classics takes a stab at Chinese 'Daggers'
CANNES - Sony Pictures Classics has speared a deal to acquire North American rights to Chinese director Zhang Yimou's romantic adventure "House of Flying Daggers," which is screening out of competition here.
People:Zhang Ziyi Takeshi Kaneshiro Zhang Yimou Andy Lau
2004-05-20
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