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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
Ang Lee movie caught in political spat
Taiwan criticized the Venice International Film Festival on Tuesday for listing a movie by Oscar-winning Taiwanese director Ang Lee as originating in "Taiwan, China," a label that suggests the self-ruled island is part of mainland China.
Nations:China Taiwan People:John Woo Activities:2007 Venice Film Festival
2007-08-29
"Bourne" video game departs from script
With "The Bourne Ultimatum" grossing $69.3 million in its first weekend and delivering the biggest August opening ever, surely someone would want to transform it into a similarly hot video game. What game publisher wouldn't want to ride the coattails of its huge marketing campaign?
People:Paul Greengrass John Woo
2007-08-08
Hong Kong movies cater more to China
Hong Kong movies, long known for their stylish violence, are being geared toward the expanding Chinese market and stricter censorship standards there, and observers are worried that Hong Kong cinema is losing its edge.
Nations:China People:Johnnie To John Woo Andy Lau
2007-04-30
Japan's Avex to invest in China's priciest film
Japanese entertainment group Avex Group Holdings has said it will invest in John Woo's "Battle of Red Cliff," which is set to be China's most expensive ever film.
Nations:China People:John Travolta Nicolas Cage John Woo Chow Yun-fat Tom Cruise
2006-12-23
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