Zhang Ziyi Presents Oscar At Academy Awards
February 28, 2005
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Zhang Ziyi
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Last night, Zhang Ziyi and co-presenter Jake Gyllenhaal
where on hand to jointly present the Best Visual Effects Award at the star-studded 77th Annual Academy Awards
held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Zhang Ziyi on the red carpet looking dazzling waist-up in Chantilly lace and waist-down in a hand-tufted lace and tulle skirt
dress by Filipina fashion designer Monique Lhuillier:
Zhang Ziyi and Jake Gyllenhaal during Saturday afternoon's rehearsals and at last night's Oscar presentation (third image):
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Zhang Ziyi Accepts Hong Kong Film Critics Society Best Actress Award
February 22, 2005
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As was previously reported, Zhang Ziyi and Tony Leung
were named Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively, last month by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society
for their roles in 2046 —
director Wong Kar-wai's long-awaited sequel of sorts to his
2000 art-house hit In the Mood for Love,
starring Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung,
Chang Chen,
Gong Li,
Carina Lau,
Takuya Kimura,
Faye Wong and
Dong Jie. Both were present today in Hong Kong,
China to accept their awards at the society's 11th annual presentation ceremony.
Zhang Ziyi, Tony Leung and Ziyi:
Zhang Ziyi was praised by the critics for her "expressive" body language, combined with her "reserved and complex emotions" for
her role as Bai Ling in 2046.
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Zhang Ziyi Featured In The New York Times Style Magazine
February 20, 2005
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Zhang Ziyi on the cover of The New York Times Style Magazine
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Zhang Ziyi is featured in today's issue of the Sunday weekly The New York Times Style Magazine.
Along with an exclusive interview, A Star Rises in the East (posted in the related discussion link below), the special issue includes a serious of photographs
styled by Fashion Editor Tiina Laakkonen and photographed by Raymond Meier.
Girl With a Crystal-and-Diamond Earring; Crouching Tiger, Leading Lady, untitled but stunning!; Learning the Ropes; untitled and
even more stunning!:
Tiina Laakkonen, surprised by Ziyi's natural modeling skills: "She knew how to move, how to pose, how to be beautiful."
Style Magazine's feature on Zhang Ziyi, part of today's issue of The New York Times, is on sale now.
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2046 To Be Distributed By Sony Pictures Classics
February 12, 2005
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Nothing has been officially announced as of yet, but it's starting to look like Sony Pictures Classics
will be the North American distributor for 2046 —
director Wong Kar-wai's long-awaited sequel of sorts to his
2000 art-house hit In the Mood for Love,
starring Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi,
Maggie Cheung,
Chang Chen,
Gong Li,
Carina Lau,
Takuya Kimura,
Faye Wong and
Dong Jie.
What was previously the official international website for 2046, www.2046themovie.com,
now redirects to Sony Pictures Classics's official website (linked above). In addition, since January 25th of this year, the
website has been registered to "Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Inc." Therefore, barring an official announcement, it's safe to
conclude that Sony Pictures Classics will be distributing the film.
With a proven track record of respecting Asian cinema, Sony Pictures Classics' acquisition of the North American distribution
rights of the internationally acclaimed 2046 can only be greeting as very good news.
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Purple Butterfly Region 1 DVD Release
February 10, 2005
Purple Butterfly
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Purple Butterfly, Chinese
director Lou Ye's story of cross-cultural love and fate
set during the 1930's Japanese occupation of China, will be released in North America on Region 1 DVD on February 15, 2005. The DVD's
features will include 5.1 surround sound, theatrical trailer, previews, weblinks and audio in Mandarin, Japanese and Vietnamese with English subtitles.
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Happy 26th Birthday to Zhang Ziyi!
February 09, 2005
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We at Zhang Ziyi CSC and Ziyi fans worldwide
would like to wish Zhang Ziyi a VERY HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY!!!
Soon to enter our fourth year, this is our third to celebrate Ziyi's birythday, and each year we do so with something
unique and very special. This year's no different...
The following song was specially recorded for us to celebrate Zhang Ziyi's 26th birthday:
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"Zhang Ziyi"
Written by: James Lincoln
Performed by: The Filthy Rich Kids
Guitar/vocals: James Lincoln
Drums/organ: Matt Adams
Bass: Johnny Lincoln
Recorded at Glow in the Dark Studios in Atlanta, Georgia
Presented to Zhang Ziyi CSC for Zhang Ziyi's 2005 birthday
(c) 2004 by James Lincoln
$$ www.filthyrichkids.com $$
Lyrics:
Well, I’m progressing on the music scene
But I stay so-so with girls
And she represents an impossible love
'Cuz we come from different worlds
But Zhang Ziyi, will you go out with me?
I can understand your Mandarin
I think we’d make a lovely pair
With your fresh cute looks and my short brown hair
I like the way you get angry
And I love it how you smile
I pause the tape on your funny face
And I watch for a little while
I hope that I’m your type of man,
'Cuz I know that you got your choice
You got a lot of acting talent
And a beautiful singing voice
(Chorus)
Well, I don’t speak Chinese, but still I’m on my knees
And I am begging her please, Zhang Ziyi, go out with me, go out with me
I'd walk you down The Road Home
If you ever asked me to
You could wear your pink sweater
So you don’t catch the flu
I'd let you be my Hidden Dragon
Even if you threw those fits
And I'd pick the girl over the sword
Whenever you offer it!
Now, I’m rushing home during Rush Hour 2 just see you
You offer me 'some apple,' how could I refuse?
(Chorus)
Well, I don’t speak Chinese, but still I’m on my knees
And I am begging her please, Zhang Ziyi, go out with me, go out with me
Oh, Zhang Ziyi, will you go out with me?
I am asking you from across the sea
Yes, Zhang Ziyi, will you go out with me?
Can you understand this American?
Oh, Zhang Ziyi, what do you see?
Am I a good enough man for thee?
Zhang Ziyi. . . .
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Zhu Ni Sheng Ri Kuai Le, Zhang Ziyi. :)
Related discussion:
Thanks to Linkoln for the news update.
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House of Flying Daggers Poster Contest
February 08, 2005
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Flying Daggers
poster
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As part of a campaign to actively promote the international release of
House of Flying Daggers
(Shi Mian Mai Fu - "No Way Out", aka Lovers) — director
Zhang Yimou's second wuxia
film since 2002's internationally successful, Oscar nominated
Hero, starring Zhang Ziyi,
Andy Lau and
Takeshi Kaneshiro (aka Jin Chengwu) and choreographed by
Tony Ching Siu-tung —
Zhang Ziyi CSC (one of the very few sites linked on the film's
official website) has just concluded our
House of Flying Daggers review writing contest in which four official Flying Daggers posters, supplied by
North American distributor Sony Pictures Classics, will be
awarded to authors of the top four reviews: OppressedWriter,
SixNineteen,
Xssassin and Anson.
In addition to winning an official poster, as the author of the top review, OppressedWriter will receive an official House of Flying Daggers
Original Soundtrack, also provided by the very good and generous folks at fan-oriented Sony Pictures Classics. Much thanks goes
to them for helping to make this contest and promotional the unqualified success that it was.
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House of Flying Daggers Region 1 DVD Release
February 07, 2005
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It's been recently announced that
House of Flying Daggers
(Shi Mian Mai Fu - "No Way Out", aka Lovers) — director
Zhang Yimou's second wuxia
film since 2002's internationally successful, Oscar nominated
Hero, starring Zhang Ziyi,
Andy Lau and
Takeshi Kaneshiro (aka Jin Chengwu) and choreographed by
Tony Ching Siu-tung —
will be released in North America on Region 1 DVD for a suggested retail price of US$28.95 on April 19, 2005.
Though full specs have yet to be revealed, it's been confirmed that the DVD will include an audio commentary, a making of
featurette, a music video and a photo gallery. Also, available on the same day, for a suggested retail price of US$36.96,
will be a separate two-pack Region 1 DVD release of House of Flying Daggers and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
DVD case artwork of the House of Flying Daggers single pack Region 1 DVD, DVD menu:
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Zhang Ziyi Addresses MTV Asia Tsunami Benefit Concert
February 04, 2005
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Broadcast on MTV channels around the world to a potential viewing audience of over 1 billion people, MTV Asia
held it's global tsunami benefit concert last night at the IMPACT Arena
in Bangkok, Thailand. The concert, which featured a host of artists from Asia and around the world, was promoted to urge
viewers to keep contributing to the relief and reconstruction efforts by supporting UNICEF
and other charities.
As part of the effort, Zhang Ziyi and other celebrities from around the world joined United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan
in appearing in specially taped messages of support, including 50 Cent, Ashanti, Black Eyed Peas, Bryan Adams,
Enrique Iglesias, Franz Ferdinand, Jackie Chan, Jennifer Lopez, Joss Stone, Keane, Moby, Nelly, Ricky Martin, Football Star Rio Ferdinand,
Robbie Williams, Shakira and Sting.
Please, let's not forget that there are many, many of our brothers and sisters in South and Southeast Asia in need of our immediate
assistance. Visit MTV Asia's website (linked above) to find out how you can contribute to UNICEF and other major charities aiding in
the tsunami relief effort. Or you can contribute to your own favorite, trusted charity. Eitherway, we must not forget!
Related discussions:
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Zhang Ziyi To Present Oscar At Academy Awards
February 04, 2005
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Zhang Ziyi
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Further demonstrating her growing popularity and influence within Hollywood, Zhang Ziyi was recently officially invited by the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be a presenter at the
77th Annual Academy Awards to be held Sunday, February 27, 2005
in Hollywood, California.
Ziyi's very busy schedule has postponed the premiere of Jasmine Women
(aka Mo Li Hua Kai, formerly Jasmine Flower) — famous Chinese photographer and director
Hou Yong's film about a family of three generations
of women, starring Zhang Ziyi, Joan Chen,
Jiang Wen,
Lu Yi and
Liu Ye. The film was previously set to be released
in China on Valentine’s Day, 2005, but rescheduled for March, 3.
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Zhang Ziyi Nominated Best Leading Actress for Hong Kong Film Awards
February 01, 2005
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Zhang Ziyi officially received a Best Leading Actress nomination today in Hong Kong,
China for the 24th Annual Hong Kong Film Awards for her role as Bai Ling
in 2046 —
director Wong Kar-wai's long-awaited sequel of sorts to his
2000 art-house hit In the Mood for Love,
starring Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi,
Maggie Cheung,
Chang Chen,
Gong Li,
Carina Lau,
Takuya Kimura,
Faye Wong and
Dong Jie.
Along with Best Leading Actress, 2046 received 11 other nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Leading Actor (Tony Leung), Best Cinematography,
Best Screenplay, Best Costume and Make-up Design, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Visual Effects and
Best Original Score. Nominations were decided by more than 500 jurors from throughout Hong Kong's film industry. Winners will be
announced in a March 27, 2005 ceremony in Hong Kong.
Moving forward in one-year increments throughout the 1960's, 2046 continues the tale of journalist Mr. Chow (Tony Leung).
After moving into a hotel vacated by a nightclub performer he once knew, he gradually crafts a science-fiction novel about
the future named after his room number, 2046.
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Zhang Ziyi In Vanity Fair
February 01, 2005
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Cementing her position as a rising star in Hollywood and international cinema, Zhang Ziyi, along with 9 other top actresses from
around the world, will be featured in Vanity Fair's upcoming
annual Hollywood issue. The other actresses featured with her include
Uma Thurman,
Cate Blanchett,
Kate Winslet,
Claire Danes,
Scarlett Johansson,
Rosario Dawson,
Kerry Washington,
Kate Bosworth and
Sienna Miller.
The following image by famed celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz
will grace the cover of the magazine's special issue. From left to right, Uma Thurman, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet,
Claire Danes (lying down), Scarlett Johansson, Rosario Dawson, Zhang Ziyi, Kerry Washington, Kate Bosworth, Sienna Miller:
Vanity Fair's annual Hollywood issue, first published 11 years ago, goes on sale next week.
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