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First China-New Zealand joint feature film gets underway
The first-ever Chinese-New Zealand joint feature film has begun pre-production in the New Zealand city of Auckland.
"The Wonder" is a 3D fantasy adventure, with a budget of 20 million U.S. dollars.
The film is being directed by British filmmaker Peter Hewitt, whose previous credits include "Garfield" and "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey."
The new film is a techno-fantasy story about troubled young people who cause a major natural disaster, and then have to race against time to set things right.
Willow Shields and Karl Urban are said to be in discussions to take on the starring roles.
The film will be shot in both Auckland and the tourist city of Lijiang in Yunnan.
Shooting is scheduled to get underway in September.
Godzilla tramples US box office rivals
(Godzilla trailer)
The reboot of the "Godzilla" franchise has topped the US box office with the second biggest opening of the year so far, beating the debut of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."
The 3D "Godzilla" has taken in over 93 million US dollars, putting it just behind "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" which took in $95 million when it opened in April.
The new take on the 1954 Japanese original stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen.
Last week's top film "Neighbors" is in second place at the US box office, with "Spider-Man" third.
Foxcatcher premiers at Cannes
Bennett Miller's "Foxcatcher" has premiered at the Cannes film festival.
(Foxcatcher)
The film tells the true life story of the murder of a wrestling champion in 1996 by the heir to the prominent DuPont family in the US.
Bennett Miller, who directed "Moneyball," makes a return to the world of sport with the story of two champion wrestlers and their wealthy sponsor who eventually murders of one of the athletes.
The "Foxcatcher" stars Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo, as well as a completely unrecognizable Steve Carell as John DuPont.
The comedian-turned-actor says despite the transformation, it was no different than any other role he's played.
"I don't think characters in films know that they're in a comedy or a drama, I think they're just characters in films so I think the same applied to that side, I don't think, I didn't approach it as drama necessarily, it was just a story and a character within that story."
Channing Tatum, Steve Carell and Mark Ruffalo have walked the red carpet at Cannes with Bennett Miller for the premiere.
Early reviews have singled out "Foxcatcher as the main awards-season heavyweight to emerge from this year's festival.
Conchita Wurst sings in Vienna
(Wurst clip)
Eurovision singing contest winner Conchita Wurst has given her first public concert since winning the title earlier this month.
The Austrian drag queen has taken to the stage in Vienna to perform her winning song "Rise like a Pheonix".
Thousands of people have turned out, many waving rainbow flags and wearing fake beards.
Following the performance, the 25-year-old has spoken about the importance of tolerance.
"I am so humbled and happy that I could bring this victory back home. And indeed, as I have said before, this was not just a victory for me alone, but for a whole community of people who believe in a progressive future and I am convinced that Austria belongs to this community. That is why I am so happy that we get this message across to the world together."
Wurst has already met Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann this past weekend.
Wurst, whose birth name is Tom Neuwirth, swept to victory with the ballad "Rise Like a Phoenix" before a global TV audience in Copenhagen.
McCartney cancels Japanese tour due to illness
(McCartney clip)
Paul McCartney is canceling his entire tour of Japan because of illness.
The former Beatle has contracted an unspecified virus, which has already forced him to cancel several appearances.
McCartney has issued an apology to his fans online.
The official site of McCartney's "Out There Japan Tour 2014" says his doctors are ordering him "complete rest."
Several fans have gathered in front of Budokan hall where his concert was scheduled to be held Wednesday to wish him well.
"I am wondering whether he is feeling ok. Well, I suppose not. I wish him to get better soonest and I pray for him."
Full refunds are being offered.
The 71-year old McCartney is still scheduled to play in Seoul in a week, followed by 19 performances in the United States.
It's unclear whether those concerts will still go ahead.
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