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August 05, 2008
Sam Jackson's Top 10 New Classic Asian Films 
Wondering if you've seen the latest, greatest Asian movies? Samuel L. Jackson is here to help: he's drawn up a list of his Top 10 New Classic Asian Films for Entertainment Weekly. More...
July 30, 2008
Total Recall: Jet Li's Best-Reviewed Films
This week, with The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor hitting theaters, we thought it would be a great time to take a close look at the filmography of star Jet Li, one of the most dynamic and successful martial arts performers of recent years. More...
November 27, 2007
Jet Li Sets New Salary Record with The Warlords
It may not seem like much when compared with the salaries of certain A-list American stars, but Jet Li's next paycheck will set a new record for an actor in a Chinese-language film. More...
January 11, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Can Sony "Stomp" the "Museum?"
Can Ben Stiller and his living artifacts four-peat at the top of the North American box office, or will one of the new releases take the crown over the four-day Dr. Martin Luther King holiday weekend? Ticket buyers will decide. More...
November 23, 2006
Trailer & Poster for Yimou's "Curse of the Golden Flower"
The latest from from the director of "House of Flying Daggers" and "Hero" is on its way, which means we're due for a few new posters and maybe even a trailer. So click on in if you have more than a passing interest in Zhang... More...
November 01, 2006
Fantastic New Pics from Yimou's "Golden Flower"
I'll keep this short and sweet: If you're a fan of movies like "Hero" and "House of Flying Daggers," you probably have a rather large interest in seeing Zhang Yimou's latest, "Curse of the Golden Flower." And now... More...
September 21, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Jackass Crashes into Theaters
Four new films open wide, but they may not be enough to stop the North American box office from suffering its third consecutive down weekend. More...
September 21, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Jackass" Kicks; "King" Is Dethroned; "Fearless" Is Action-Packed; "Flyboys" Is Grounded
This week at the movies, we've got antisocial behavior ("Jackass: Number Two," with Johnny Knoxville and the gang), hell-raising politicos ("All The King's Men," starring Sean Penn), fearless warriors ("Fearless,"... More...
September 13, 2006
TORONTO: Zhang Ziyi, Yuen Woo-Ping's Latest "Banquet" Not Very Fulfilling
Zhang Ziyi and action director Yuen Woo-Ping last worked together in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," a movie which helped change audience perception that martial arts movies can be artful and open the door for similar movies such as... More...
September 07, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Covenant Brings Evil to Theaters
After welcoming in four new wide releases per week for seven straight weekends, the North American box office slows it down a bit on Friday with only one saturation release and a pair of moderate national bows. More...
September 05, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Invincible Scores Another Win at #1
Moviegoers had football on their minds for the second straight weekend as Disney's true-life NFL tale "Invincible" remained atop the North American box office over the long Labor Day holiday weekend finishing off another summer movie... More...
September 05, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Zhang Yimou's "Curse of the Golden Flower"
Yimou Zhang, the man who brought you "Hero" and "House of Flying Daggers," has another epic adventure in the works. The new one is called "Curse of the Golden Flower," and Sony's planning to release it on December... More...
August 15, 2006
Oh No They Didn't: Spielberg and Yimou Want in on "Journey To the West"
A day after we got word of a possible Peter Jackson-Jet Li-Jackie Chan collaboration, it seems that Steven Spielberg -- also rumored to have been interested in adapting the "Journey to the West" Chinese epic -- might indeed give the... More...
July 24, 2006
Comic Con 2006: Teaser for Frank Miller's "300" Looks Amazing
Even if you are not familiar with Frank Miller's graphic novel "300," but is a fan of the movie "Sin City," you ought to be excited about the forthcoming adaptation of that novel. I know I was after watching the awesome teaser... More...
June 09, 2006
"Rogue" Set Visit: Jet Li on "Fearless," "Monk in New York," and Another Fight Breakdown!
RT's "Rogue" set visit culminated with a candid sit-down with the pic's star, Jet Li. Read on to hear what he says about his upcoming "Fearless," ticket prices in China, and getting a director for "Monk in New York." More...
April 13, 2006
Come Visit Yimou's City of Gold Armor
The City of Golden Armor, number three of Zhang Yimou's action epic series (following Hero and House of Flying Daggers), is presently under production in and around China. Click here to check out some impressive on-set video footage, courtesy of a... More...
February 10, 2006
Streep, Kilmer & Ye Get "Dark"
The Hollywood Reporter indicates that Val Kilmer, Meryl Streep, and Liu Ye will star in a dark drama about a Chinese exchange student who reacts dangerously after being screwed out of the chance to win a Nobel Prize. More...
February 02, 2006
Jet Li's "Fearless" Hits Big in Asian Box Office
According to the official Hong Kong website for "Fearless", the latest offering from Jet Li, directed by Ronny Yu and choregraphed by Yuen Wo Ping, has scored a big box office take in it's first weekend of release. More...
August 17, 2005
Jet Li May Join Jackie Chan and Zhang Yimou in Martial Arts Film
An interview with the Chinese newspaper Nanfang Daily yielded news of a possible cinematic dream team: Jackie Chan, director Zhang Yimou ("House of Flying Daggers," "Raise the Red Lantern"), and, potentially, Jet Li. More...
July 01, 2005
Colorful Cast Announced for Uwe Boll's Next Opus
After putting the finishing touches on his upcoming "BloodRayne," controversial German director Uwe Boll ("House of the Dead," "Alone in the Dark") has announced the cast for his next project: a big-screen adaptation... More...
December 09, 2004
Zhang Ziyi Brings Down the House
Zhang Ziyi, the star of "House of Flying Daggers," has worked hard in a wide variety of roles, she told IGN FilmForce. In "The House of Flying Daggers," she plays a blind martial arts expert, and said that the complexity of the... More...
December 20, 2002
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