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Disney takes 'High School Musical' to China

How do you say school's out in Chinese? Disney is recreating its hit franchise film "High School Musical" in the East as it turns its attention to the millions of teenagers in the massive China market. The announcement comes just weeks after the ...

From MIN LEE, eTaiwan News,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Zac Efron,  Meryl Streep

Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong

HONG KONG - A prominent mainland Chinese director banned by Beijing from making movies brought his new gay romance film to Hong Kong on Friday for what is likely the last of a handful of screenings on his home soil. ...

From MIN LEE, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  20 Nov 2009

My Community is My Downfall

Editor's Note: One young woman tells her story of getting evicted from her home, searching for new housing, and her hopes of getting out of her violent neighborhood. This video is part of a collaborative series between YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia/New ...

From MIN LEE, New America Media,  18 Nov 2009

Zhang weighs options

LOOKING for a new project after finishing a comedy, Zhang Yimou is considering adaptations of novels set against the "cultural revolution (1966-76)" and the Japanese invasion of China in World War II, according to his assistant. The Chinese director ...

From MIN LEE, Shanghai Daily,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Zhang Yimou,  Ethan Coen

Zhang considers war drama, romance as next project

Looking for a new project after finishing a comedy, Zhang Yimou is considering adaptations of novels set against China's Cultural Revolution and the Japanese invasion in World War II, his assistant said Wednesday. The Chinese director is wrapping ...

From MIN LEE, eTaiwan News,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Zhang Yimou,  Ethan Coen

Su's 'Redemption' wins Man Asian Literary Prize

HONG KONG—The story of a Chinese Communist Party official who moves to a community of boat people after his revolutionary lineage is refuted has won the Man Asian Literary Prize, organizers said. Su Tong was awarded $10,000 for his novel "The Boat to ...

From MIN LEE, Boston Globe,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Pankaj Mishra,  Zhang Yimou,  Man Group P.L.C.

Bourdy birdies to Hong Kong lead

G regory Bourdy of France shot a bogey-free 7-under 63 on Saturday to take the lead heading into the final round of the US$2.5 million Hong Kong Open. Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands was the only one of the three other overnight leaders to keep ...

From MIN LEE, Globe and Mail,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Rory McIlroy,  Lee Westwood,  Y.E. Yang,  Ian Poulter

Bourdy takes 2-stroke lead at Hong Kong Open

Gregory Bourdy of France shot a bogey-free 7-under 63 on Saturday to take the outright lead heading into the final round of the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open. Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands was the only one of the three other overnight ...

From MIN LEE, eTaiwan News,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Rory McIlroy,  Lee Westwood,  Y.E. Yang,  Ian Poulter

Chan marks anniversary of Peking Opera school

HONG KONG—Jackie Chan didn't take acting lessons or attend a fancy conservatory. The biggest star in kung fu cinema learned his craft from a retired Peking Opera star who turned his apartment into a performing arts boot camp for working-class Hong Kong ...

From MIN LEE, Boston Globe,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Jackie Chan,  Sammo Hung,  Bruce Lee

4 players tied for lead at Hong Kong Open

Liang Wenchong shot a bogey-free 5-under 65 Friday to move into a four-way tie for the lead after the second round of the Hong Kong Open. Liang, the first Chinese player win the Asian Tour Order of Merit, made five birdies at the Hong Kong Golf ...

From MIN LEE, Taiwan News,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Rory Sabbatini,  Y.E. Yang,  David Dixon,  Rory McIlroy,  Lee Westwood

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