Japanese actress sees future in Chinese-language cinema
TAIPEI (AFP) - Japanese actress Chie Tanaka, who shot to fame in Taiwan after starring in the island's biggest-ever blockbuster, now says she is keen to make her name in Chinese-language cinema.
Nations:India Taiwan People:Ma Ying-jeou Jay Chou Takeshi Kaneshiro Chie Tanaka Source:(AFP)
2008-12-24
HK historic epic leads Taiwan 'Oscars' nominations
TAIPEI (AFP) - Hong Kong director Peter Chan's historic epic "The Warlords" leads nominations for this year's Golden Horse Film Awards, considered the Chinese-language "Oscars", organisers announced Thursday.
Nations:Hong Kong People:Peter Chan Karena Lam Takeshi Kaneshiro Louis Koo Sylvia Chang Andy Lau Activities:2008 Golden Horse Awards
2008-10-30
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
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