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Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong

ARTICLE: 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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:40 am

Zhang considers war drama, romance as next project

ARTICLE: 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.

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:20 am

Su's 'Redemption' wins Man Asian Literary Prize

ARTICLE: 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.

Nov 16, 2009 | 11:40 pm

Chan marks anniversary of Peking Opera school

ARTICLE: 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 children in the 1960s.

Nov 13, 2009 | 10:30 am

Four players tied for lead at Hong Kong Open

ARTICLE: 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.

Nov 13, 2009 | 6:15 am

Yen says he enjoyed exploring villain role

ARTICLE: Action star Donnie Yen says he signed on to play an ancient Chinese secret service agent in his new film _ even though it was another kung fu epic _ because he wanted to tackle the role of a villain who discovers his humanity.

Nov 10, 2009 | 3:25 am