All Hong Kong articles – Page 8

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    Reviews

    Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

    2011-03-20T13:30:00Z

    Dir: Johnnie To. Hong Kong-China. 2011. 117mins

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    Features

    Packed houses

    2011-03-16T14:30:00Z

    Will pre-buying international projects become more popular with Hong Kong distributors as they fight for screens and good-quality product in this lively market? Liz Shackleton reports

  • The Flying Swords Of Dragon Gate
    Features

    Hong Kong's next hits

    2011-03-16T14:29:00Z

    Films from Tsui Hark and Johnnie To headline the exciting new projects in the pipeline in Hong Kong. Profiles by Liz Shackleton

  • Ivy Ho
    Features

    Hong Kong's top new talents

    2011-03-16T14:25:00Z

    A distinctive film-making culture is blooming in Hong Kong. Liz Shackleton turns the spotlight on a new generation of visionary directors

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    News

    Fox, Huayi, Sundream join forces in Space

    2011-02-23T05:10:00Z

    Fox International Productions, Beijing-based Huayi Brothers and Hong Kong’s Sundream Motion Pictures are co-producing the second feature to be directed by Tony Chan and Wing Shya, Love In Space.

  • Tang Wei
    Comment

    Cool eye on a warm reception

    2010-04-16T12:34:00Z

    Kicking off a new monthly column, Screen’s chief critic reports from the Hong Kong International  Film Festival ― and finds that watching films with local audiences is not the best way to assess a title’s international appeal.

  • Ip Man
    Features

    Signs of strength at FilMart 2010

    2010-03-25T12:34:00Z

    Busy Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FilMart) draws to a close with several deals completed and record attendance.

  • Huang Bo
    News

    Ning Hao Lands at Fortissimo

    2010-03-24T01:00:00Z

    Fortissimo Films has picked up Chinese director Ning Hao’s highly-anticipated road movie No Man’s Land, starring Yu Nan (Tuya’s Marriage) and rising mainland actor Huang Bo (pictured).

  • Johnnie To
    News

    Media Asia unveils Johnnie To, Gao Qunshu projects

    2010-03-24T01:00:00Z

    Hong Kong’s Media Asia Films announced a packed slate of productions at Filmart, including a romantic comedy from Johnnie To (pictured) and Wai Ka-fai, and a new project from The Message director Gao Qunshu.

  • Rueben Langdon
    News

    Just Cause brings 3D expertise to China

    2010-03-24T01:00:00Z

    Los Angeles-based Just Cause Productions, the 3D company set up by Avatar stuntman Rueben Langdon (pictured), is set to expand its business in Greater China. The first projects it has boarded are Yuen Tak’s action drama Mr And Mrs China and an action film produced by action star Sammo Hung.Mr ...

  • Park Eun-kyo
    Features

    Asian Film Awards 2010

    2010-03-23T12:16:00Z

    Asia’s biggest film stars, and international guests including Donatella Versace, walked the red carpet in Hong Kong for the fourth Asian Film Awards.

  • Isao Yukisada
    News

    Showgate sells Yukisada's Parade to Taiwan

    2010-03-23T01:00:00Z

    Japanese sales agent Showgate has sold ensemble drama Parade, directed by Isao Yukisada (pictured) (Crying Out Love At The Center Of The World) to Bees Factory for Taiwan.The film world premiered in Pusan last year, won the FIPRESCI award in the Berlin Panorama section, and was nominated for best film ...

  • Kevin Zegers
    News

    Iwai speaks English with Fortissimo

    2010-03-23T01:00:00Z

    Fortissimo Films has acquired the first English-language feature from acclaimed Japanese director Shunji Iwai, whose credits include Love Letter and April Story.

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    China launches official English language film website

    2010-03-23T01:00:00Z

    The Chinese government has announced that it will launch an official English-language website www.chinesefilms.cn to provide information on Chinese-language films and the Chinese film industry.The website is co-established by the Film Bureau under State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and Chinese Radio International (CRI), a state-owned radio broadcast ...

  • Sul Kyung-gu
    News

    CTV buys France on CJ's thriller No Mercy

    2010-03-23T01:00:00Z

    Korean distributor CJ Entertainment has sold thriller No Mercy to CTV for French-speaking territories.“It’s an edgy film with the pacing of The Chaser and a heartbreaking twist like Oldboy. No Mercy generated buzz in Berlin after its market debut and there was a bidding war,” says Kini Kim, senior vice ...

  • Mother
    News

    Korea’s Mother tops Asian Film Awards

    2010-03-23T01:00:00Z

    Korean thriller Mother, directed by Bong Joon-ho, scooped three awards including best film, best screenwriter and best actress for Kim Hye-ja’s performance at the 4th Asian Film Awards (AFAs) on Monday night.

  • Jonny Greenwood
    News

    Greenwood to score Tran Anh Hung’s Norwegian Wood

    2010-03-23T01:00:00Z

    Jonny Greenwood, the BAFTA and Grammy-nominated musician and member of rock band Radiohead, will compose the soundtrack to Tran Anh Hung’s upcoming Norwegian Wood.

  • Ewan McGregor
    News

    Ewan McGregor to play Edward VIII in Madonna's W.E.

    2010-03-22T01:00:00Z

    Ewan McGregor has joined the cast of Madonna’s upcoming project W.E. to play Edward VIII.

  • Green Zone
    News

    Sex 2, Green Zone among 12 US films confirmed for Chinese release

    2010-03-22T01:00:00Z

    China Film Group, China’s only film importer, confirmed that it will import 12 US films as the initial batch of the 20 revenue-sharing films for 2010.Among the films are Warner Bros’ Sex And The City 2 which is the first time the characters have been officially introduced to the country; ...

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    Features

    Gateway to opportunity

    2010-03-19T15:26:00Z

    Against the backdrop of an astounding boom in China’s box office, Hong Kong Filmart (March 22-25) is a key place to do business in Asia. Liz Shackleton profiles this year’s event, and the financing forum and festival which run alongside it