Entertainment

How Stephen Chow’s Mermaid Became China’s Biggest Ever Blockbuster

Girish Shetti   | Feb 24, 2016 05:26 AM EST

Hong Kong-based Stephen Chow enjoys an unflinching reputation of being a 'hit film maker' among Chinese audience. His surreal comedy movies in the past have struck a chord with Chinese audience. But when his latest film 'The Mermaid' got released during Chinese New Year period, even Chow may have never anticipated the kind of storm his movie would create at the box office. read more

Chinese Movie Grabs Cinematography Award During 66th Berlin International Film Festival

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 22, 2016 07:29 AM EST

Critically acclaimed cinematographer Mark Lee Ping-Bing bagged the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution for Cinematography for the drama film Crosscurrent at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin on Saturday. read more

Stephen Chow’s Mermaid Makes History, Becomes Highest Grossing Chinese Movie Ever

Girish Shetti   | Feb 20, 2016 12:28 PM EST

Director Stephen Chow's fantasy comedy movie Mermaid grossed 2.45 billion Yuan ($375.6 million) by early Friday evening, making history as the highest-grossing film ever in Chinese box office history. read more

Aspiring Stars in China May Need to Polish Their English Skills

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 19, 2016 10:10 AM EST

Aspiring entertainment stars in China might need to polish their English skills in order to enter the showbiz industry. This observation is based on the changes made to the annual admissions examinations of the top art colleges in China on Monday. read more

Dianne Doan to Portray Chinese Slave in 'Vikings' Series

Cybelle Go   | Feb 18, 2016 06:21 AM EST

Dianne Doan, a Vietnamese-Canadian actress, is slated to play a Chinese slave in the fourth season of the hit historical TV series 'Vikings.' read more

Katie Leung Reveals Previous Struggles With Typecasting

Cybelle Go   | Feb 18, 2016 06:06 AM EST

Katie Leung, a Chinese actress most popular for her role as Cho Chang, Harry Potter's first love interest in the movie 'Goblet of Fire,' has revealed her previous struggles with being typecast into 'strictly Asian' roles. read more

China Box Office Sets Record High on Valentine's Day

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 16, 2016 01:37 PM EST

China's box office was a hit on Valentine's day as movie ticket sales totaled 580 million yuan - a new record. read more

China’s ‘Little Psy’ Passes Away at 12 After Suffering From Brain Cancer

Alex Oh   | Feb 13, 2016 06:50 PM EST

China's 'Little Psy,' Jun Min Woo has passed away after suffering from brain cancer. He was 12 years old. read more

Singaporean Actress Rebecca Lim Announces Retirement, Tells Fans to be Happy for Her

Alex Oh   | Feb 13, 2016 08:43 AM EST

Singaporean actress Rebecca Lim has taken to Facebook and Instagram to announce that she is retiring. read more

‘From Vegas to Macau 3’ Slammed by Cinema in Gansu as ‘Waste of Money’

Alex Oh   | Feb 13, 2016 03:41 PM EST

Despite its success in the Hong Kong and China, 'From Vegas to Macau 3' has received several bad reviews. A cinema in Gansu recently slammed the movie for "cheating people of their money." read more

Chinese Actor William Feng Rumored to be Dating Rookie Actress Jelly Lin

Alex Oh   | Feb 13, 2016 06:17 AM EST

Chinese actor William Feng is rumored to be dating rookie actress Jelly Lin. read more

Kung Fu Panda 3 Tops Chinese Box Office for Second Consecutive Weekend

Nicky West   | Feb 12, 2016 06:58 AM EST

The third installment of the Kung Fu Panda series entitled 'Kung Fu Panda 3' has topped the Chinese, Canadian and North American box office for the second week in a row. read more

Alvin Chau's Sister Reacts to Mandy Lieu's Public Appearance With Her Brother

Cybelle Go   | Feb 11, 2016 03:05 PM EST

Alvin Chau, casino tycoon and proprietor of Sun Entertainment Culture, recently made a series of public appearances with rumored mistress Mandy Lieu. This instigated Candy Chau, Alvin's sister, to express her frustration about their affair on social media. read more

'Ice Age 5' Trailer Released in China

Nicky West   | Feb 11, 2016 04:54 AM EST

The first full length trailer of the animated film "Ice Age 5" was has been released for Chinese fans. read more

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