Communist novel wins Asian prize Nov 18, 2009
The author is best known for his novel Wives and Concubines, the basis of the 1991 film Raise the Red Lantern. The three writers on the jury, which included Ireland's Colm Toibin, said the winning book had "immense charm.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Upcoming movies: Awesome or awful? Aug 19, 2009
There were some startled blogosphere reactions to the idea that the director of "Raise the Red Lantern" and "Hero" is set to stage a Chinese-language remake of Joel and Ethan Coen's hallowed 1984 debut film. I'm here to tell you that I think it's a tremendous idea. (Salon)
Sony Pictures invests in new Zhang Yimou movie Aug 1, 2009
Zhang's credits also include "Raise the Red Lantern," "Red Sorghum," "To Live," "Ju Dou," "Hero" and the "House of Flying Daggers.". Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Spielberg, Bird honored at Boston U. May 19, 2009
Chinese filmmaker Zhang Zimou ("Raise the Red Lantern," "Curse of the Golden Flower"), who produced the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, also received an honorary degree but did not attend the commencement. SNL' ends 34th season with a bang. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Filmaker Zhang Yimou honored at Boston University May 18, 2009
Zhang will start shooting a new movie in late May or June, his assistant told the Associated Press last month, marking the "Raise the Red Lantern" director's first project since designing the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics. Zhang, whose credits include "To Live," hasn't made a movie since the 2006 historical epic "Curse of the Golden Flower.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* The twain meets in music for the silver screen May 8, 2009
The quiet-spoken Zhao is in Taipei for a concert, in collaboration with the National Chinese Orchestra (xWa), of his work that includes both well-known pieces such as the hugely successful Suite From Raise the Red Lantern (jO), which blends Beijing opera elements with the requirements of an orchestral score, as well as the Taiwan premiere of a new work, Xinxiang, Concerto for Erhu and Orchestra (XJ^), featuring Taiwan-born Hong Kong-based huqin (J^)... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Post-Olympics, director Zhang Yimou plans new film Apr 20, 2009
HONG KONG: Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou will start shooting a new movie in late May or June, his assistant said Monday, marking the "Raise the Red Lantern" director's first project since designing the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics. The assistant, Pang Liwei, declined to reveal the plot, telling The Associated Press in a phone interview only that the film will incorporate "comedic elements.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
People: People: Britney Spears, Zhang Yimou, Cate Blanchett Mar 5, 2009
The "Raise the Red Lantern" director Zhang Yimou plans to make a movie to mark the 60th anniversary of Communist China, cementing his shift from a dissident to a government-favored artist. Zhang is still working on the script for the film, China Central Television has reported. (International Herald Tribune)
