Archive for April, 2007

F4 to be renamed to… JVKV?


F4 to be renamed to… JVKV?

Iconic Taiwanese boyband F4 are no more… but fear not as the group are still together (more or less) but they have simply changed their name, to …er… JVKV. The new name is a combination of the first letters of the first names of Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Ken Chu and Vanness Wu. The change [...]

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Was the Gillian photos scandal an EEG plot?


Was the Gillian photos scandal an EEG plot?

A former senior manager of EEG has claimed that the Gillian Chung indecent photos incident from last summer was a set-up! The un-named executive has said EEG took the photos themselves and bribed Easy Finder magazine to the tune of HK$200,000 to publish them. The set-up was intended to boost the profile and popularity of [...]

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“No Mercy for the Rude” Wins Audience Prize at Udine


“No Mercy for the Rude” Wins Audience Prize at Udine

"No Mercy for the Rude" won the audience prize at the Udine Far East Film Festival, which wrapped Saturday.
According to public ballots. pic notched an unprecedented high score of more than 4.5 on a scale that runs to 5. The Korean-made pic was directed by Park Chul-hee.
"No Mercy for the Rude" trailer
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“Paradise Murdered” Tops Korean Box Office


“Paradise Murdered” Tops Korean Box Office

Korean movie “Paradise Murdered” remains the No. 1 on Korean box office for the last 3 weeks since its release on April 12. It is followed by “Tutor is my Friend 2”.
RankTitleCountry3-day Gross (KRW) Total Gross (KRW)Release Date 1.Paradise Murdered South Korea 2,162,011,000 7,291,532,000 2007/04/12 2. Tutor is my Friend 2 South Korea [...]

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Jackie Chan May Retire Soon?


Jackie Chan May Retire Soon?

Action superstar Jackie Chan wants to retire.
The actor was in Singapore over the weekend to open a second fitness centre named after him.
The martial arts legend has some 100 movies under his belt.
He was in China recently for a competition to search for the next martial arts superstar.

Original article from: Asianbite

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Cutie of the Day: Kim Chiu


Cutie of the Day: Kim Chiu

It seemed like it was only yesterday when Kim Chiu, the China doll from Cebu, was declared the grand winner in the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition. She bested 13 others from all over the country.
Since the time she joined the rest of the housemates exactly one year ago, Kim Chiu has definitely gone [...]

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Chinese Actress Xu Jinglei Launches Handwritten Computer Font


Chinese Actress Xu Jinglei Launches Handwritten Computer Font

Xu Jinglei is an award-winning actress and critically acclaimed director who recently hit newspaper headlines when she launched her own online magazine. But apparently she’s not satisfied.
The multi-talented 33-year-old has now launched a handwritten Chinese computer font in conjunction with the leading high-tech organization, the China Founder Group, on Friday.

Original article from: Asianbite

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New Music Releases : Leon Lai, S.H.E, Sammi


New Music Releases : Leon Lai, S.H.E, Sammi

Leon Lai returns with his eagerly awaited new album 4 in love which includes his tribute to the other 3 heavenly kings. The hot Taiwanese girlpop trip S.H.E also return for their latest album. Sammi Cheng tops off her highly successful comeback concerts with a live album.Leon Lai - 4 in loveS.H.E - playStefanie Sun [...]

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New Music Releases : Eason, Vanness Wu, Wynners


New Music Releases : Eason, Vanness Wu, Wynners

Eason Chan (right) returns with a new mandarin album as mandopop leads the way in new releases with F4’s Vanness Wu also releasing a new album. A big event recently was the comeback event by Alan Tam and his old band Wynners, and they release a live CD.Eason Chan - admit itVanness Wu - V.DUBB [...]

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Chow Yun-fat Supports Hong Kong Heritage Battle


Chow Yun-fat Supports Hong Kong Heritage Battle

Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat, star of the global hit "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", has backed a campaign to save a pier that was a landing point for royalty during the colonial era, a media report said Sunday.
Chow, dressed in a low-key baseball hat and tracksuit, visited Queen’s Pier early on Saturday morning as [...]

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