DreamWorks to create $3.14b Shanghai center

2012-08-08 14:34:10

DreamWorks Animation, the US film company, has announced plans to build a $3.14 billion theme park in Shanghai, to bolster its presence in the booming local entertainment market.

Cecilia Cheung in 'Dangerous Liaisons'

2012-08-07 15:14:58

Still photos highlighting Cecilia Cheung in the romantic film "Dangerous Liaisons" have been released.

Premiere of 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green'

2012-08-07 15:00:16

Cast members attend the premiere of "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" at El Capitan theater in Hollywood, California on August 6, 2012.

Poll: Chinese want lower movie-ticket prices

2012-08-07 10:31:18

Many Chinese people are shunning cinemas because of sky-high ticket prices and a lack of diverse movie options, a study suggests.

Great Gatsby' moves to summer 2013, out of 2012 Oscar running

2012-08-07 09:42:00

The movie remake of "The Great Gatsby," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has been moved for release to the summer of 2013 from December 2012, putting it out of contention for this year's Oscars.

Batman confronts Spider-Man

2012-08-06 17:26:14

Movie-goers in the Chinese mainland can catch the new Batman and Spider-Man movies at almost the same time.

Meryl Streep promotes film 'Hope Springs'

2012-08-06 15:17:03

Actors Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep pose for a portrait during a media tour for the film "Hope Springs" in New York, August 5, 2012.

Batman knocks down 'Total Recall'

2012-08-06 14:03:53

Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" dominated US and Canadian box offices for a third time, leaving the debut of science fiction remake "Total Recall" in distant second place.

3-D Shaolin Boot Camp to be launched

2012-08-04 07:46:50

Diehard fans of Chinese martial arts will be able to enjoy kung fu as if they were in the presence of masters thanks to the launch of a 3-D documentary.

Schwarzenegger says tie-up with Stallone was decades in makin

2012-08-04 13:36:36

Arnold Schwarzenegger said he and fellow 1980s action star Sylvester Stallone wanted to work together for decades, but it wasn't until they met up at a hair salon that their first collaboration came together.

Tang Wei to play tragic writer

2012-08-03 15:42:01

Tang Wei has been cast to play the lead role in Ann Hui's new film about writer Xiao Hong.

Tony Leung takes on new challenge

2012-08-03 10:11:02

Tony Leung, star of In the Mood for Love and A City of Sadness, will play He Bing in The Silent War.