Disney plans Chinese adaptation of hit franchise ‘High School Musical’
Disney takes ‘High School Musical’ to China International Emmys to honor British TV veteran David Frost; Britain, Brazil top nominees
International Emmys to honor David Frost NEW YORK — British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers. Hollywood disaster movie ‘2012′ draws in Chinese patriotic fans
TV reports say bomb hits courthouse in northwestern Pakistani city, causalities feared
TV reports say bomb hits Pakistani courthouse Chinese writer Su Tong’s ‘Boat to Redemption’ wins Man Asian Literary Prize
Su’s ‘Redemption’ wins Man Asian Literary Prize World champion Evan Lysacek easily wins Skate America; Yu-na sets world record more images World champion Evan Lysacek wins men’s short program at Skate America
World champ Lysacek leads Skate America LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Skating to Stravinski and wearing Vera Wang, world champion Evan Lysacek embodied both athlete and artist at Skate America. World silver medalists Tanith Belbin-Ben Agosto lead Skate America after compulsory ice dance
Belbin-Agosto lead Skate America ice dance Chinese prepare for ‘Oba Mao’ visit with flaming statue of US president, counterfeit goods
Chinese greet ‘Oba Mao’ with flaming statue, fakes Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung mark 50th anniversary of Peking Opera school
India orders all zoo and circus elephants moved to wildlife parks after animal rights outcry
India to move all zoo elephants to wildlife parks TV footage shows insurgents handling what appears to be US ammo in east Afghanistan
TV footage show insurgents with US ammo KABUL — Television footage shows insurgents handling what appears to be U.S. ammunition in eastern Afghanistan that American forces left last month following a deadly firefight that killed eight troops. Yen says he enjoyed exploring villain’s transformation in ‘14 Blades’
Yen says he enjoyed exploring villain role Rain’s ‘Ninja Assassin’ draws inspiration from Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan
Zhang says ‘Blood Simple’ remake comedy-thriller has shades of Stephen Chow
Zhang says ‘Blood Simple’ has shades of Chow Brad Pitt looking for new motorbike after crash to evade paparazzi
E! Entertainment Television to launch Asian version of flagship celebrity show
E! to launch Asian version of flagship news show Thailand’s 81-year-old monarch makes second public appearance during 6-week hospitalization
Hospitalized Thai king makes appearance on holiday Shen and Zhao make comeback in winning style, claiming gold at first event since ‘07 worlds
Shen-Zhao win at first event since 2007 BEIJING — Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo sure know how to make a comeback. Chinese pair Shen, Zhao make victorious return at Cup of China
Chinese pair Shen, Zhao make victorious return No class, no cash: Poor school attendance jeopardizes “Slumdog” kids’ trust funds more images Image is everything: Agassi’s book adds plenty of new, unexpected visuals, including drug use
Michael Jackson delivers on ‘This Is It,’ early fans say; film features signature moves, hits
Michael Jackson fans and colleagues say ‘This Is It’ marks bittersweet but triumphant tribute more images Thailand’s king makes his first public appearance after more than a month in hospital.BANGKOK — Thailand’s 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej appeared in public Friday for the first time since he was hospitalized more than a month ago, providing welcome relief among well-wishers in this politically divided nation. Jackie Chan, Andy Lau to star in movie about China’s famed martial arts Shaolin TempleHONG KONG — The king of kung fu cinema is set to star in a new movie about China’s famed shrine of martial arts, the Shaolin Temple. New managers vow to resurrect storied Hong Kong film studio Golden HarvestHONG KONG — The new management of a famed Hong Kong film studio that worked with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and John Woo promised Wednesday to revive the company into a Chinese powerhouse in movie production and multiplexes. Chow Yun-fat signs on as early 20th century bad guy in Chinese frontier filmHONG KONG — After taking on the ancient sage Confucius, Chow Yun-fat has signed on to play an early 20th century bad guy in a $19 million Chinese frontier film. Golf GlanceSite: Scottsdale, Ariz. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Grayhawk Golf Club, Raptor Course (7,125 yards, par 70). Director to donate film’s profits to Japan town now famous for annual dolphin huntNARITA, Japan — The director of a secretly filmed documentary that shows the annual dolphin hunt of a Japanese town said Tuesday he’ll give the town the profits from screenings in Japan — if they end the hunt. China’s anniversary film breaks 400M yuan mark, still lags ‘Transformers’ recordHONG KONG — China’s blockbuster anniversary film to mark 60 years of communist rule has broken the 400 million Chinese yuan ($59 million) mark, but still lags the all-time box office record set by “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” earlier this year, a publicist said Tuesday. Beyonce delays Malaysia concert amid criticism by conservative MuslimsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — R&B star Beyonce Knowles has postponed a planned concert in Malaysia, the event’s organizer said Monday, following accusations by Islamic conservatives that the show would be immoral. ‘Babel’ director Inarritu heads Tokyo film festival juryTOKYO — “Babel” director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is back in Japan, a nation he says has long fascinated him — this time, as head of the jury of the Tokyo International Film Festival. Tokyo film festival opens with ‘green’ carpet made of recycled bottlesTOKYO — The Tokyo International Film Festival opened with stars including Hollywood actress Sigourney Weaver strolling a “green” carpet made of recycled plastic bottles. Kim Yu-na takes huge lead after women’s short program at Trophee Bompard in ParisPARIS — World champion Kim Yu-na of South Korea skated to a medley of James Bond themes Friday and opened a massive lead in the women’s short program at the Trophee Bompard. |
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LOS ANGELES — “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” premiered to high praise from fans who applauded at each number as though they were at a concert and marveled as the singer stepped nimbly through his moonwalk and other signature moves.
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