http://www.mondochina.com/blog DVD store, news and reviews of Hong Kong movies of the past and present Thu, 22 May 2008 08:39:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en China Earthquake Originally uploaded by world2008news The international famous actor Jackie Chan flew to Sichuan Province and brings comfort to the thousands of victims. He donated $ 1.4 million US dollars and large amount of food and water. He promises to help ... http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/05/22/jackie-chans-support-efforts-for-china-earthquake/ Not Letting Go Originally uploaded by Chris Chu Andy Lau, one of Chinese cinema’s biggest stars, ran the fourth leg of the Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong on Friday 2nd May. This great shot shows him still holding on to the ... http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/05/05/andy-lau-and-the-olympic-torch/ Don't miss the interview with Jackie Chan on CNN Talk Asia where he talks about his entire career and his new film The Forbidden Kingdom where he is paired with kung fu star Jet Li. [phpbay]jackie chan, 5, 11232, ""[/phpbay] http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/04/25/must-see-jackie-chan-interview-on-cnn/ Hong Kong Film Honors article in the New York Times Compiled by LAWRENCE VAN GELDER Published: April 15, 2008 Jet Li, above, was named best actor when the Hong Kong film awards were handed out late Sunday in a glittering ceremony, Agence France-Presse reported. Mr. Li won for his performance in “The Warlords,” ... http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/04/16/and-the-winner-isjet-li/ The Stephen Chow vehicle Cheung Gong 7 hou aka C17, which was also written and directed by the star, is now available to buy on DVD! http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/04/08/c17-now-available-on-dvd/ Leslie leaped to his death from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on 1 April 2003...this is a great video tribute to his life and work. http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/04/03/remembering-leslie-cheung-1956-2003/ Controversy at the Hong Kong International Film Festival which is in full swing right now with the shadow of Chinese censorship falling on three movies which have been withdrawn by their producers from the festival pending government approval. The films are: * Zhang Yibai's Lost Indulgence, a drama ... http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/03/28/3-movies-pulled-from-hong-kong-film-festival/ There's a taster of The Forbidden Kingdom starring martial arts superstars Jet Li and Jackie Chan on screen together for the first time ever in the trailer which has just appeared on the Internet... [phpbay]jet li, 10, 11232, ""[/phpbay] http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/03/12/watch-the-forbidden-kingdom-trailer/ It's been a difficult few weeks for Edison Chen who looked tense and tired when he met the press earlier today and admitted that he had taken those photos which allegedly show him in compromising positions with numerous high profile Hong Kong actresses. Chen is helping police in their investigation ... http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/02/21/edison-chen-quits-hong-kong-entertainment-business/ ??.???... Originally uploaded by CrabJai Sad news in the Hong Kong entertainment world - popular Hong Kong actress and comedian Lydia Shum aka Fei-fei (Fatty) has died from liver cancer at 60. A memorable and much loved figure famous for her bouffant ... http://www.mondochina.com/blog/2008/02/20/farewell-to-fei-fei/