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Power of Film Gala in Hong Kong features Donnie Yen as guest of honor
Celebrity A-listers, including Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, Kung Fu star Donnie Yen and Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton, attended the star studded Power of Film Gala in Hong Kong on Saturday.
The event, in its 3rd year, is co-organized by FilmAid, a non-profit organization that uses film and media to empower the less fortunate. Proceeds from the event are used to support FilmAid's program that provides training in filmmaking on issues pertinent to Asia, such as landmines and human trafficking.
Donnie Yen, a co-chair of the event, was a guest of honor on Saturday night. His latest film, "The Monkey King," was a huge box office success in China during the Chinese lunar New Year holiday.
Yen is optimistic about the Chinese film industry.
"I think it's fine. Right now the Chinese film industry is booming. It will allow a lot of films to do very well at the same time. I hope that Mandarin language films continue to do well."
Other guests at the gala included British actor Jamie Campbell Bower and Hong Kong actress Miriam Yeung.
Johnny Depp visits Beijing to promote "Transcendence"
American film star Johnny Depp will visit Beijing to promote the science fiction thriller film "Transcendence" at the end of this month.
Depp stars in the film as an artificial intelligence researcher who wants to create a machine which possesses both sentiment and intelligence.
In addition to attending the premiere of the film in Beijing, Depp will also experience Chinese rock and roll music and vanguard painting. He will visit the city's hutongs and learn how to make some local Beijing dishes.
The film is set to hit Chinese cinemas, including IMAX theatres, on April 18th.
"Black Coal, Thin Ice" earns 27 million yuan in two days, sets record
Chinese crime thriller "Black Coal, Thin Ice" has earned more than 27 million yuan within two days of its release. This is a new record for a Chinese art-house film.
"Black Coal, Thin Ice" won the prestigious Golden Bear for best picture at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival. Its lead actor Liao Fan received the award for best actor.
It hit theaters across China on Friday, March 21st.
Veteran actor James Rebhorn dies
Beloved and hugely prolific Hollywood actor James Rebhorn has passed away at the age of 65 after a long battle with skin cancer.
Rebhorn is known for his roles in classics such as the Oscar winning "Scent of a Woman" opposite Al Pacino, "Independence Day" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley".
In more recent years, Rebhorn has been making waves in television with roles in a clutch of shows, including "Homeland," "Law and Order" and "The Good Wife."
The actor died at his home in New Jersey on Friday.
The Rolling Stones postpone Australia and New Zealand tour dates
The Rolling Stones have canceled their gigs in Australia and New Zealand following the suicide of fashion designer L'Wren Scott, who was dating Mick Jagger prior to her death. Their Australian and New Zealand 14 On Fire tour dates are to be rescheduled for later in the year, possibly October and November.
Fans have been told that if any new dates are not suitable, a full refund will be offered.
Jagger says he fails to understand how his lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way. He has reportedly traveled to the US ahead of Scott's funeral.
Guitarist Ronnie Wood says that the band is one big family and will come together to support Jagger.
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