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◆Walt Disney to fund H.K. Disneyland expansion plan

Entertainment — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:12:02 +0800

The government said Tuesday that Hong Kong Disneyland will get a facelift that will add three new areas to the local theme park known for its small size. The HK$3.63 billion ($468 million) expansion plan, mostly funded by new capital injected by Walt Disney Co., will create 3,700 construction jobs and 600 full time jobs and is scheduled to be completed by 2014.

SINGAPORE: 4 join top S'pore brands

Entertainment — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:34:19 +0800

Survey that measures the pulse of Singapore consumers ranks 'Straits Times' in 8th place for favorite brands

The Straits TimesThursday, April 9, 2009

By Jessica Lim

FOUR local brands -- Starhub, NTUC FairPrice, The Straits Times and SingTel -- have made it to the top 10 list of Singapore's favourite brands.

The list, based on an Internet survey commissioned by independent brand arbiter Superbrands, polled 1,500 consumers aged between 18 and 55 here.

The survey, run in January and February and conducted in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong by research firm Nielsen, asked consumers to identify their favourite brands across 93 categories. Brand name responses were unprompted and more than 500 favourite brands were identified in each country.

The result: Toothpaste brand Colgate and Internet search engine Google took the top two spots here, followed by homegrown cable TV and telecommunications service provider Starhub.

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Gillian Chung Makes High-Profile Comeback

Entertainment — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:29:22 +0800

Gillian Chung attends a press conference in Hong Kong on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

Zhang Yimou plans film on Communist China's founding: report

Entertainment — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:36:55 +0800

BEIJING (AFP) - - Top Chinese movie director Zhang Yimou, who masterminded the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, is planning a film to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of Communist China, state press said.A script for the movie that will commemorate the 1949 founding of new China is currently being worked out, Zhang told Xinhua news agency on the sidelines of the nation's annual parliamentary session, at which he is a delegate.Xinhua did not give any other details on the planned film.As well as directing the spectacular 2008 Games opening ceremony, Zhang is also known for blockbusters such as "Hero" and the "House of Flying Daggers," and has been nominated three times for an Oscar for best foreign film.He told Xinhua he is also mulling an invitation to orchestrate a fireworks display for China's October 1 National Day festivities, which will include a grand military parade on Tiananmen Square.

Lin Chiling Takes A Bike Ride for Charity

Entertainment — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:59:39 +0800

Model-actress Lin Chiling cycles during a charity bicycle parade in Taipei, Taiwan, on Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Unaffected Gillian Chung Plans Comeback after Edison's Hearing

Entertainment — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:15:07 +0800

Hello Kitty portrait studio opens in Shanghai

Entertainment — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:02:11 +0800

A woman kisses a person dressed as Hello Kitty while taking portrait photos at a portrait studio authorized by the popular cartoon cat's parent company Sanrio Co Ltd. in Shanghai, February 18, 2009. Sanrio opened its first Hello Kitty-themed portrait studio in China on Xinhua Road in Shanghai on Wednesday. [CFP] Previous page 1 2 3 Next Page Previous page 1 2 3 Next Page

Ticket Price Increases at HK Disney

Entertainment — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:06:35 +0800

A parade performance at Disneyland in Hong Kong.

Tang Wei Plans Return to the Silver Screen

Entertainment — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:32:11 +0800

New Adidas Ads by Stefanie Sun, Cool!

Entertainment — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:18:42 +0800

China's annual CCTV Spring Festival gala overwhelms: survey

Entertainment — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:47:12 +0800

"Shanzhai" gala not available for most Chinese people on New Year's Eve

Entertainment — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:12:39 +0800

Two TV rivals should have locked horns on Lunar New Year's Eve, but the alternative to the traditional China Central Television (CCTV) New Year gala, the "Shanzhai" show was just not available for most people in China.

Actor Huang in Calendar with Giant Pandas

Entertainment — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:43:44 +0800

Ziyi Says "Happy Chinese New Year"

Entertainment — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:21:11 +0800

With the Chinese Spring Festival just around the corner, actress Zhang Ziyi poses with an ox toy and sends her best wishes out to fans through her official website.

Wayne Wang Selected for Berlinale Jury

Entertainment — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:19:33 +0800

Angie Chiu Hasn't Changed

Entertainment — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:09:34 +0800

Hong Kong actress Angie Chiu, poses again in costumes she once worn in the 1992 TV series "Legend of Madam White Snake", to promote a nutrition product in these recent photos. The 53-year-old star looks the same as she was 17 years ago.

Jackie Chan to Help the Next 'Karate Kid'

Entertainment — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:05:02 +0800

Jay Chou Turns 30

Entertainment — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:02:15 +0800

Zhang Yimou to Bring National Day to Life

Entertainment — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:21:45 +0800

The brain behind the stunning opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games, Zhang Yimou will direct China's 60th anniversary celebrations as well, officials said on Thursday.

Kobe Opens Official Chinese Website

Entertainment — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:16:55 +0800

Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant, dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, announces the launch of his blog and official Chinese Web site hosted on SINA.com during a news conference at the LA Club Nokia downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, January 15, 2009.

Deric Wan Talked about His "Wedding"

Entertainment — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:34:35 +0800

Hong Kong celebrated actor Deric Wan has released a series of snapshots with his January "bride", Chinese starlet Pan Xingyi on his blog Tuesday, Jan 13, 2008.

Beauty and the Beast Performed in Beijing

Entertainment — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:20:33 +0800

The ballet "Beauty and the Beast", performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet and Britain Royal Ballet Sinfonia, was staged in Beijing.

Lee-Hom Wang "Recalled" A Sad Love Story

Entertainment — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:35:05 +0800

Chinese-American musician Lee-Hom Wang shoots a self-directed music video for "Everything", another hit single off his latest album "Heartbeat".

Chinese Director Files Suit over Biography: Repor

Entertainment — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:06:05 +0800

Dickie Cheung and Zhang Qian Tie the Knot in Manila

Entertainment — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:38:15 +0800

Dickie Cheung and Zhang Qian take pre-wedding photos at the Club Punta Fuego in Batangas, the Philippines on Saturday, January 10, 2009.

Li Bingbing Recounts Growing Days in Memoir

Entertainment — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:27:50 +0800

Chinese actress Li Bingbing promotes her biography "Li Bingbing: Shi Nian Ying Hua" at a press conference in Beijing on January 7, 2009.

Gao Yuanyuan Being a 'Bride'

Entertainment — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:29:41 +0800

Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan poses for the magazine "Modern Bride".

Gong Li: citizenship change is my own choice

Entertainment — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:03:08 +0800

BEIJING - For the first time in public, world-famed Chinese actress Gong Li expressed her feelings about the controversial decision to become a Singaporean, according to a talk show program's promotional video posted on the country's major portal Website, Sina.com on Monday.Gong Li is seen duiring Sunday's recording of "Yanglan One on One". [Xinhuanet] "It's my own choice and I think that's why there's no need for an instant and high-profile explanation for the public," Gong said during Sunday's recording of "Yanglan One on One".The interview is to be broadcast on January 11, on Dragon TV, a Shanghai-based TV channel.In early November of last year, Gong was naturalized in Singapore, which spurred heated discussions among Chinese netizens and the media. Some thought her switch was "unpatriotic". Others took the move as being convenient for her personal life and acting career.For all the supportive and crit...

Angela Chang's New Year Visit Puts the Gossip to Rest

Entertainment — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:02:22 +0800

First Online Photos of Tao Hong and Xu Zheng's Baby Girl

Entertainment — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:53:47 +0800

The first published photo of mainland actors Xu Zheng and Tao Hong's new baby. Their baby was born on December 30th, 2008 in Beijing.

Jolin Works with Lee-Hom in Ad

Entertainment — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:29:01 +0800

Pop stars Jolin Tsai (left) and Lee-Hom Wang are seen in a new commercial for a shampoo brand.

Eason Chan to Thrill the New Year Crowds in Shanghai

Entertainment — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:53:09 +0800

Yao Chen Poses in Shanghai

Entertainment — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:45:44 +0800

"I love Shanghai, I'm sentimentally attached to this city," said Yao Chen.

Sammi Cheng in New Pics

Entertainment — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:00:08 +0800

Hong Kong singer-actress Sammi Cheng released a series of feature photos for the promotion of her comeback movie "Lady Cop & Papa Crook" which hit the screen on Tuesday.

Copycat New Year Gala to Show Grassroots Talent

Entertainment — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:50:20 +0800

A private TV project touting itself as a "grassroots" alternative to China Central Television's (CCTV) annual Spring Festival variety show -- a mainstay for families celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year -- is fast gaining popularity, organizers have said.

Lee-hom Wang Talks to CNN about Conductorial Debut

Entertainment — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:34:12 +0800

Zhang Yimou to Stage "Turandot" in Bird's Nest

Entertainment — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:32:10 +0800

Original Chinese Musical Breaks New Ground

Entertainment — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:57:30 +0800

Vivian Chow Breaks up with Scandal-Hit Beau

Entertainment — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:43:21 +0800

Original Chinese musical breaks new ground

Entertainment — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:24:26 +0800

Famous Chinese author and scholar Yu Qiuyu and Hong Kong film maker Stanley Kwan finally realized a long cherished dream when they created a musical.

Wax models of former leaders displayed in Beijing

Entertainment — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:23:22 +0800

Life-sized wax models of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (left) and late 67th Prime Minister of Japan Takeo Fukuda shaking hands are displayed in a shopping mall in Beijing December 10, 2008.

Cover Girl Vivian Chow

Entertainment — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:59:53 +0800

Hong Kong star Vivian Chow is featured on the latest issue of Marie Claire Hong Kong edition.

Warlords wins best film at Chinese 'Oscars'

Entertainment — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:03:42 +0800

Hong Kong director Peter Chan Ho-sun's 19th century war epic The Warlords won top honours at the Golden Horse Film Awards in Taiwan - seen as the Chinese-language Oscars.The Warlords centres around a general in imperial China who turns against his sworn brother. It was named the best film, while Chan was awarded best director."It's not an easy-won award," Chan said. "I want to thank the audiences who went to the theatres to watch not only my film, but others such as Cape No 7. They are the hopes for Chinese-language films." Chan was referring to Taiwanese director Wei Te-sheng's hit romantic drama Cape No 7, which was pitted against The Warlords in several major categories.Wei didn't go home empty-handed, with the film collecting best supporting actor, best original film score and best original film song prizes.Wei also picked up a special Taiwanese filmmaker of the year award for his second feature, which was crowned outstanding Ta...

Zhang Hanyu Wins "Golden Horse" Best Actor Award

Entertainment — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:04:41 +0800

Zhang Hanyu poses with his best leading actor award for "Assembly" at the 45th Golden Horse Awards in Taichung December 6, 2008.

Gillian Chung Revisits Quake-hit Area

Entertainment — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:54:50 +0800

Hong Kong singer-actress Gillian Chung arrived in Beichuan. Gillian had first visited Sichuan earlier this year in September for a week-long series of free performances and promised those kids she would come back in winter.

'Forever Enthralled' Leon Lai in Wax

Entertainment — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:20:49 +0800

Actor Leon Lai poses with a newly-installed wax figure of himself at the Madame Tussaudes museum in Shanghai on December 3, 2008.

Gong Li Becomes Face of Small Appliances

Entertainment — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:56:59 +0800

From Actor to Philanthropist, Jet Li on "TIME" again

Entertainment — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:38:59 +0800

Chinese movie star Jet Li appears on the cover of TIME's latest edition in Asia. He was invited as a distinguished guest by Former U.S. President Bill Clinton to attend the Clinton Global Initiative Meeting in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008.

Pace Wu Polishes Look for Golden Horse Awards

Entertainment — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:31:07 +0800

Taiwan actress and model Pace Wu Pei-Ci tries on red carpet dresses at the 2008 Taiwan Golden Horse Film Awards on December 6th.

Stills from 'All About Women'

Entertainment — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:07:51 +0800

A scene from Tsui Hark's upcoming romantic comedy "All About Women", starring Zhou Xun, Zhang Yuqi, and Kwai Lun-Mei.