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We Have Watch the Latest Iron Man 3 Movie in Hong Kong (Spoilers)

Star Chang, Apr 25, 2013 6:24 AM, 1,163 views, 2 Comments »,

Iron Man 3 has arrived today in Hong Kong cinemas. Robert Downey Jr is back in the luxury superhero extravaganza. The film is a joint production of the Disney-owned Marvel Pictures and Beijing-based DMG Entertainment. The overseas openings of the Hollywood blockbuster begin April 24 and upon domestic launch May 3. What we’re watching here in Hong Kong is an international version, which the storyline has not provided too much significant Chinese elements. We may have to watch the movie again in China to find out what are those extra bonus footage, which are specially filmed for the Chinese audience. There is a product placement for Chinese electronics manufacturer TCL, but it’s not obviously to be seen. Tony Stark has smashed one of the Alcatel’s phone (made by TCL) inside the movie. Such a scene is considered to be a rather poor marketing plot for TCL. By the way, we watch the movie in classic 2D version, we just hate 3D glasses …

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China is Not Allowed to Screen ‘Django Unchained’ Because of Nudity, Slave or Freedom ?

Randy Cheung, Apr 12, 2013 12:44 PM, 576 views, 1 Comment »,

It seems China is pretending to be conservative, while high-ranking officials is allowed to invole in “sex party”, but common people are prohibited to watch nude scene. Chinese cinemas have cancelled all screenings of ‘Django Unchained’ just after it premiered in the country. Cinema companies saying screening had been stopped “because of technical reasons”. Industry insiders as saying that nudity prompted the sudden censorship and said it was not clear when the film would return to screens. A moviegoer said on Chinese social media he had been watching the film and “after just one minute it halted !” The film starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio tells the story of a freed American slave who, supported by a bounty hunter, seeks to rescue his wife from a plantation owner. The film has won two Oscars in February. China strictly censors films and other media for sexual and political sensitivities. ‘Django Unchained’ was pulled at the last minute has triggered some controversy …

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“Tony Stark” and Iron Man Roll Into Beijing to Create Publicity Blitz

Star Chang, Apr 7, 2013 12:47 PM, 482 views, Got something to say ?,

Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. has traveled to Beijing to promote “Iron Man 3″ this weekend, which was filmed partly in China and features well-known Chinese actors. At the news conference, Downey – who reprises the role of Tony Stark in the upcoming movie – said he’s fascinated with Chinese culture and loves Chinese movies, while urging the local audience to see the superhero film. During the event, Downey also by publicly eating crispy sugar-coated fruit, a popular Chinese local confectionery. The production of Iron Man 3 has received a lot of international attention for its friendly involvement with Chinese company while filming and for its use of Chinese actors. The movie will be opened in China on May 3 ….

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New James Bond Movie Heavily Edited by Chinese Government Censors

Star Chang, Jan 22, 2013 1:35 AM, 640 views, 2 Comments »,

Record-breaking Bond film Skyfall is due for release in China this week, but reports are surfacing that scenes have been censored and altered to make it acceptable to the Chinese authorities. One scene that has been been completely culled takes place in Shanghai, when a French hitman is shown shooting a Chinese security guard in the elevator lobby of a skyscraper before preparing for an assassination. In another scene, filmed in a casino in the Chinese territory of Macau, James Bond is talking to a hostess about whether her tattoo is the result of her being forced into prostitution at an early age. Although the lines remains intact on the soundtrack, the Chinese subtitles have been changed to suggest that 007 is asking her about her connections to the mob …

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This is How Chinese Farmer Made his Own Tsunami-proof Survival Pods (Video)

Star Chang, Dec 17, 2012 3:02 PM, 1,269 views, 1 Comment »,

As people across the globe tremble in anticipation of this week’s supposed Mayan-predicted apocalypse, a former Chinese farmer and furniture maker inspected his latest creation, a sphere several meters tall he calls “Noah’s Ark”, designed to withstand towering tsunamis and devastating earthquakes. Previously, we have seen expects building a yellow spherical rescue capsule before doomsday arrives. Liu Qiyuan, aged 45, has now completed six pods, made by fiberglass casing over a steel frame and cost him a total of US$280,000. The pods are equipped with oxygen tanks, food and water supplies. It can carry 14 people at a time, come with seat belts, essential for staying safe in storms. The farmer came up with the design after watching the 2009 Hollywood disaster film 2012 …

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Chinese Billionaire Spends $130 Million To Make A “Hollywood-Style” 3D Movie (Video)

Kevin Chen, Nov 19, 2012 8:13 AM, 2,747 views, Got something to say ?,

Jon Jiang, a Chinese film-obsessed real estate tycoon, has produced a 3D film titled “Empires of the Deep” after costing $130 million and three years of effort. At $130 million, “Empires” is the most expensive Chinese movie ever produced and represents an investment of more than 20% of Jiang’s personal net worth. However, as it turns out, massive funding doesn’t help making a masterpiece. Watch the official trailer of “Empires of the Deep” after the break.

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China Hyatt Utilizes Gangnam Style to Popularize Their Hotel Facilities (Video)

Star Chang, Oct 16, 2012 12:38 PM, 1,269 views, Got something to say ?,

With the South Korean single “Gangnam Style” and its music video proving a worldwide sensation, Chinese fans have been busy creating their own “Chinese Style” versions. More than 4,000 videos filmed at schools, in parks and even at weddings were uploaded to China video hosting site. We have found one interesting video produced by Hyatt Regency located at Jinan, the capital city of Shandong province in Eastern China. The hotel which is aimed at convention and business travelers as well as leisure travelers, has created their own “Jinan Style” to celebrate the hotel’s anniversary. The recreate video was performed by all the hotel employees. It’s quite suprise to see such an unique marketing hype to carry out by an international hotels corporation …

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Meet the Chinese Actress in New Resident Evil Movie

Star Chang, Sep 11, 2012 7:16 AM, 3,897 views, Got something to say ?,

Ada Wong is one of the most popular characters in the Resident Evil video game universe. She has been described as one of gaming’s hottest babes. However, while she has been in a large percentage of the games, the character never made an appearance in any of the movies. But that’s all about to change. The fifth installment of the series sees Chinese actress Li Bingbing playing secret agent Ada Wong. She will assist Alice (Milla Jovovich) in escaping from the highly guarded heart of the Umbrella Corporation facility. So who is Li Bingbing ? She is an award-winning actress and singer in mainland China. She starred in a number of television dramas and most of her roles were on action films …

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James Cameron vs. Chinese ‘Waldrobe Malfunction’

Star Chang, Aug 10, 2012 2:29 PM, 3,538 views, 2 Comments »,

Hollywood famous director James Cameron announced that his company will co-produce a 3D film highlighting the history of Beijing with Chinese filmmakers. The film will depict the 800-year history of the Chinese capital. During the memorandum signing event held in Beijing, a young Chinese female attendant has ‘waldrobe malfunction’ while serving the signing documents to Cameron, it has created some embarrassment on the scene …

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A Documentary by Jordan Brand on Basketball Court’s Rebirth in Chinese Village

Star Chang, Jul 28, 2012 9:41 PM, 523 views, 3 Comments »,

China’s population is over 1.3 billion, the largest of any country in the world and properly there is quite a lot of people love playing basketball. Even folks in remote villages have a hoop. But oftentimes the courts are makeshift or deteriorating, leaving young kids and old without much of a legit chance to work on their game. The Jordan brand is producing a series of mini-documentaries about basketball around the world, and the crew went to a remote village in China, a place with barely any connection to civilization nor any modern technology, to film a story on how one man helping a small village to rebuild it’s broken down court …

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