Showbiz

While most directors rely on computers to transform actors into superheroes, Xu Haofeng shoots his martial arts flicks in a more traditional way through training the star to be a real kung fu master. [Detail]
'Father'of Chinese rock back with album
Even talented people need encouragement, singer-songwriter Cui Jian says. Often described by his fans as the "father" of Chinese rock, Cui announced in Shanghai on Nov 17 that he would release a new album on Dec 18, produced by Sony Music. [Detail]
Taiwan teen actress starts new chapter with cello
Most audiences on the Chinese mainland know Ouyang Nana as the teenage Taiwan actresswho played the role of a high-school student in last year's romantic comedy Beijing Love Story. [Detail]
Actress Liu Shishi shoots photos for fashion magazine "Rayli" to show her female charm.[Detail]
Popular bands and singers have always had their fans, but fans in China are now able to get closer to their favorite stars than ever before, joining what is known as idol groups.
Popular bands and singers have always had their fans , but fans in China are now able to get closer to their favorite stars than ever before , joining what is known as idol groups .[Detail]
Ridley Scott's Martian film has extra treat for fans: China
How do you survive alone on an arid planet 225 million kilometers from Earth? A stranded astronaut, played by Matt Damon, provides the answers in the sci-fi hit The Martian.[Detail]
Thanksgiving Day with friends on ‘Friends’
Classic TV series "Friends" leaves a strong impression on people even today. [File photo]Almost 10 years have passed since the end of the series "Friends", yet it still leaves a strong impression on people. Thanksgiving Day on this TV show always was a day when unexpected,annoying things happened,yet the episode still ended in happiness and forgiveness.[Detail]
Shanghai to ban druggie celebs from screens
China's eastern metropolis of Shanghai will ban broadcasters from hiring celebrities or showing their movies, TV shows and advertisements if they are embroiled in drugs scandals, according to a draft law.[Detail]
Chinese veteran rocker and director Cui Jian poses during the 8th Rome Film Festival in Rome, Italy on November 13, 2013. Cui's film Blue Bone is to screen during the festival. (Photo/Xinhua)
Cui Jian, China's "Godfather of Rock," will release his new album on Dec. 18, 10 years after his last release. [Detail]
I'm talking about "IP", which originally stands for "intellectual property" but has a very different connotation in China's booming showbiz. Hollywood insiders who have participated in China-related events must have been puzzled by the frequency these two letters have popped up in conversations with their Chinese peers.[Detail]
The 2015 American Music Awards
Selena Gomez performs "Same Old Love" during the 2015 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, Nov 22, 2015.[Detail]
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The awarding ceremony of the 52nd Golden Horse Awards kicked off in Taipei on Nov. 21, 2015.[Detail]
Feng Xiaogang, a renowned director from the Chinese mainland, won the best leading actor award at the Golden Horse Awards for his performance in the film "Mr. Six". [Detail]
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Film "The Martian" premieres in Beijing [Detail]
Chinese film director Zhang Yimou is in more hot water after his comments on celebrities using drugs backfired, landing him in further controversy after he was bombarded by Internet users for breaking the one-child family planning policy and fined 7.48 million yuan last year for having three children. [Detail]