'Training Day' director to tell Chinese love story

2011-03-30 19:11:36

American director Antoine Fuqua, known for the award-winning film "Training Day", will introduce ancient Chinese beauty Yang Guifei to Western audiences in his new film.

Dream screens

2011-03-31 07:58:54

Forget staying at home to watch your favorite DVD, Orange Cinemas, newly opened on Monday, offers a whole new personal viewing experience. Large lush velvet sofas, soft pillows and tables for drinks and snack food turn the multiplex into a high-end lounge.

Debate: Movie quota

2011-03-31 07:58:54

A controversial ruling by the World Trade Organization demands China lifts its restriction on allowing just 20 foreign films to be shown at cinemas nationwide every year.

Leaping from printed page to silver screen

2011-03-30 07:52:50

Leaping from printed page to silver screen.

Jin Bo settles on Bird's Nest for concert

2011-03-29 07:54:27

Jin Bo, a vocalist from the Second Artillery Art Troupe, will be the third singer to have a solo concert at the Bird's Nest (National Stadium), after Jackie Chan and Song Zuying.

Neil Gaiman to write script for 3D Journey to the West

2011-03-24 07:54:02

Science fiction and fantasy writer Neil Gaiman (Stardust, Coraline) has joined hands with mainland director Zhang Jizhong to adapt the classic Chinese Journey to the West to the big screen.

S. Korea's the reel deal

2011-03-24 07:54:02

A private media company sees the country as a promising market for Chinese films and believes cultural similarities augur well for its ambitious plans.

Stars return to 'Painted Skin 2'

2011-03-22 16:40:56

Chinese vampire film "Painted Skin" will soon have a sequel in production with most cast members returning to the film.

Neil Gaiman to script 'Journey to the West'

2011-03-14 13:50:31

Renowned Chinese TV producer, Zhang Jizhong, announced that Neil Gaiman from England, a co-writer of the script for "Beowulf" and author of the novella, "Coraline," will write the English script for his massive 3D production, "Journey to the West."

Oscar films for first Beijing film gala

2011-03-18 07:59:29

Filmgoers will see some of the latest Oscar-winning and nominated films thanks to a film gala to be held in the county's capital.

First look at 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan'

2011-03-14 13:49:36

"Snow Flower and the Secret Fan," starring a powerful lineup of Australian actor, Hugh Jackman, Chinese actress, Li Bingbing and South Korean actress, Jeon Ji-Hyun has set a summer date for limited release in the U.S.A. on July 15.

Sometimes, even starlets eat like real human beings

2011-03-13 07:57:45

Jennifer Lawrence, an Oscar nominee for her leading role in "Winter's Bone," wants it known that a skimpy morning repast is not going to satisfy her.