Johansson alien film disappoints
2013-09-04 09:13:17
Scarlett Johansson as a predatory alien got a lukewarm reception and a South Korean film about mutilation and masochism roused disbelieving laughter at the Venice film festival.
Edge of excess
2013-09-03 07:17:26
The Great Gatsby brings an all-American tale of decadence, idealism and social upheaval that Chinese audiences may find familiar. 
Baz Luhrmann promotes 'The Great Gatsby' in Beijing
Zhang Yimou pic under way
2013-09-02 15:04:42
Zhang Yimou, one of the busiest film directors in China, is currently underway on his next project, another historical costume drama, according to his production company ESA Cultural Investment.
'Night Moves' debuts at 70th Venice Film Festival
2013-09-01 10:57:36
Actress Dakota Fanning attends premiere of the movie "Night Moves", directed by Kelly Reichardt, during the 70th Venice Film Festival in Venice August 31, 2013.
JFK assassination film shows gore
2013-09-02 09:13:26
John F Kennedy's assassination 50 years ago in Dallas is re-created in graphic detail in "Parkland", which premiered on Sunday in Venice.
Japanese director Miyazaki to retire
2013-09-02 09:00:37
Oscar-winning Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki plans to retire from film-making after a five-decade career, his production company said in Venice.
Australian trek, Sicilian stand-off feature at Venice opening
2013-08-30 09:02:50
The real-life story of a young woman's trek across the Australian desert with four camels and a film about a stand-off between two female Sicilian motorists opened the competition for the 70th Venice film festival on Thursday. The 70th Venice Film Festival
Douglas, Zeta-Jones separated: report
2013-08-30 09:30:08
Star Hollywood couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have separated in what could spell the end of their nearly 13-year marriage.
Fergie, Josh Duhamel welcome first child
2013-08-30 09:13:54
Fergie, the singer of the Black Eyed Peas, has given birth to a boy in Los Angeles on Thursday, a representative for her actor-husband Josh Duhamel said. Pregnant Fergie at premiere of 'Scenic Route'
Raymond Zhou: Montreal Journal, Aug 28
2013-08-29 13:48:02
I've always wanted to talk to Dai Sijie ever since I saw "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress" a decade ago. Another reason is we have something in common. Raymond Zhou: Montreal Journal, Aug 27
Want to find the world's next superhero? Look in China
2013-08-29 11:04:29
Puffing on a cigar and leaning back into his arm chair, 65-year-old Avi Arad looks less like a movie producer and more like a comic book fan.
Clooney and Bullock open 70th Venice FIlm Festival
2013-08-29 09:03:05
George Clooney and Sandra Bullock opened the 70th Venice Film Festival with their movie "Gravity" in Venice August 28, 2013.