Ziyi in Female Magazine
June 27, 2002
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Ziyi recently did a spectacular photo shoot for the July 2002 Singapore edition of Female Magazine (MPH Limited). All the following images from the magazine have been visually enhanced for our enjoyment:
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Multiplayer Online Game
June 27, 2002
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Korean software publisher Phantagram Interactive has announced that it will develop and publish a multiplayer online game based on Ang Lee's popular kung-fu fantasy film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The game will feature fast-paced kung-fu fighting and an involved storyline. Phantagram plans to launch an official Web site for the game with more details in the coming months. The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon game is scheduled for release near the end of 2004.
In other related news, software publisher UBI Soft unveiled it's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon game for the Playstation2 and the XBOX last month at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo). Game reviewer: "What's good about the game is the combat system. At first glance, the game just looked like a standard hack-and-slash game, but in the hands of somebody who knows how to play, it really remind you of the film both in the motions on screen and in the fluidity of the controls."
Along with the Playstation 2 and the XBOX, UBI Soft is also developing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon games for Nintendo's Game Boy and GameCube. Planned release dates for all four are 11/01/2002, fourth quarter of 2004, 11/01/2002 and 12/02/2002, respectively.
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Thanks to evolution
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Ziyi Ill on Purple Butterfly Set
June 24, 2002
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Purple Butterfly's production manager, Wu Yonglin, told New Daily that Zhang Ziyi had tonsillitis but she kept working anyway. Since early this month, Ziyi has been working nonstop, including the making of many rain scenes.
Last week she made a very shot strip to Taiwan, and started feeling ill after returning to the movie set in Shanghai. Her illness explains her separation from other members of the film's cast and crew and for her constant entourage on and off the set.
Co-star Liu Ye: "Ziyi is currently making some very sad scenes, plus she got soaked for a very long time yesterday. Her body just couldn't take it anymore. But, Nakamura Toru will go back to Japan tomorrow, Ziyi has to go back to the set tonight."
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches
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Ziyi in Hong Kong for 2046 Pre-Production
June 23, 2002
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On May 10th of last month, reporters got this photo of Zhang Ziyi while she was leaving the Hong Kong offices of Wong Kar-Wai's Jet Tone Productions. Zhang Ziyi was reportedly there for a costuming session for Wong Kar-wai's next film 2046. Ziyi is joining a star-studded cast that already includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takuya Kimura, Chang Chen, Faye Wong and Carina Lau Ka-ling.
Shooting of the oft-delayed science fiction film is expected to resume after Wong Kar-Wai, Tony Leung and Chang Chen return from Taiwan where they will be promoting Wong's recently completed project Chinese Odyssey 2002.
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Another picture of Ziyi's first confirmed connection to the 2046 production and more info can be found in First Test Shot of Ziyi in 2046.
Thanks to hkentreview for the news update.
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Another Video From Ziyi's Recent Tag Heuer Promotional
June 22, 2002
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As was reported in CSC News on June 17th, Zhang Ziyi recently made a promotional engagement for her sponsor, the Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer, at Macy's in San Francisco on Union Square on May 2, 2002 to meet with her fans and to sign autographs.Another
video of Zhang Ziyi at this function has been made available to fellow Zhang Ziyi fans.
Windows Media Player Video #3.
Thanks to Quakey2 for the news update.
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From the Shanghai Set of Purple Butterfly
June 21, 2002
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Shooting of Purple Butterfly
continues inside the Shanghai Film Studios' production facility built outside of the city. The facility contains replicas of streets, buildings and houses from 1930's Shanghai.
New Daily reported Tuesday evening that they've shot the scene in which Liu Ye's character, Situ, is being kidnapped and beaten up by the assassin gang, led by Zhang Ziyi, after he took a wrong wallet. Yesterday, they made the scene with Liu Ye's character, after being beaten up by Zhang Ziyi's men while walking into a cafe to deliver a message. Later Zhang Ziyi came and they took a few shots with her (still with pig-tails) quietly following Luo Ye in the dark.
Zhang Ziyi is reported to be well "protected" on the set. She was the only one assigned a car and always stayed inside her dressing room between takes. Many people were following her all the time, including her American assistant and her manager.
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video from the Purple Butterfly set.
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches
for the news update.
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Ziyi's First Interview Since Starting Purple Butterfly
June 19, 2002
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Zhang Ziyi recently did a sit-down interview from the Purple Butterfly set with a reporter from Chinese Business View. This was her first formal interview since starting the filming of her role
in director Lou Ye's project.
"After a few days of shooting, I feel that this production team has a great desire to create. Maybe because we are all very young, including the director [Lou Ye]. We've worked very well together." As for the story, "the story is very complicated, so it's very hard to summarize in a few words." When asked about why she took this project, Ziyi said, "I think first of all, it's the script which drew my attention; second, it's the director's young age. I always wanted to work with younger directors because they can inspire me and create a lot of opportunities for me. Hollywood is not necessarily the only road for me."
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches for the news update.
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Photos From Ziyi's Recent Tag Heuer Promotional
June 17, 2002
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Zhang Ziyi made a promotional engagement for her sponsor, the Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer, at Macy's in San Fransisco on Union Square on May 2, 2002 to meet with her fans and to sign autographs. Two of our fellow Zhang Ziyi fans were lucky enough to meet with her and to take pictures of the entire function. The first six pictures, the signed poster and two videos are those of the latter of the two credited:
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Windows Media Player Video #1 and Video #2.
Thanks to dragonrat4 and Quakey2 for the news update.
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Ziyi in Taiwan at a Charity Press Conference
June 16, 2002
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Zhang Ziyi attended a charity press conference organized by Pantene and Marie Claire in Taiwan yesterday (6/15).Ziyi is seen crying in the last picture while discussing the recent tragedy of the Taiwan based China Airlines airplane that crashed on May 25.Ziyi left Taiwan late yesterday afternoon for Shanghai to continue production of Purple Butterfly:
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Thanks to Masked Bunny and RGR103 for the news update.
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Ziyi in Taiwan for Pantene and Marie Claire Charity Function
June 15, 2002
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Zhang Ziyi arrived in Taiwan late Friday night (June 14) to attend a charity function jointly organized by her product sponsor, Pantene and Marie Claire. Her stay in Taiwan will only be for a day before she returns to the Purple Butterfly set in Shanghai. The following are pictures of her from Chiang Kai-shek International Airport in Taipei:
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Thanks to Masked Bunny and RGR103 for the news update.
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Pictures and
Info of Ziyi on Purple ButterflySet
June 15, 2002
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Purple Butterfly is currently under-production in Changchun, capital of Jilin Province. On June 7, a scene was shot of a mass demonstration with many extras. Only Zhang Ziyi and Nakamura Toru showed up. Zhang Ziyi dressed as a student with long pig-tails. A street for the scene was transformed into a street from 1930's Shanghai, with some rickshaws, a rusty bookstore, a Japanese restaurant, etc.
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Thanks to MonkeyPeaches for the news update.
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Shooting of Purple Butterfly Has Begun
June 10, 2002
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Shooting of Purple Butterfly has begun this month on the outskirts of Shenyang, capital of the northeastern Chinese province of Liaoning. The movie is set in Manzhouli, in Manchuria, and Shanghai during the 1930's when both cities were under Japanese occupation.
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Ziyi will play Ding Hui, an underground worker. Her former classmate at the Central Drama Academy, Liu Ye, will play another underground worker with just a working relationship with her. Her love interest in the film is Itami Jiyuushi, a Japanese army officer played by Nakamura Toru. Another love interest of hers will be played by an unidentified Chinese actor.
Purple Butterfly is produced by Shanghai Film Studios and shooting will soon move to Shanghai once scenes in Shenyang are wrapped up. Purple Butterflyis director Lou Ye's first project since his internationally acclaimed directing debut Shuzhou River in 2000.
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches for the news update.
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Ziyi Recently Interviewed on Phoenix TV
June 6, 2002
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Details of when and where this interview of Ziyi was made are a bit sketchy at present, but recently Zhang Ziyi was seen on the Chinese cable channel Phoenix TV presumably to discuss hair and hair care products and techniques.
When asked about "hair protection," here's what she had to say: "I've had long hair since I was 5. When I was little, my mom used to wash my hair for me. Washing my hair is the easy and relaxing part, but the painful part is combing it." When asked if she ever thought about getting short hair, Ziyi answered no and said she wanted to keep her hair just the way it is. The program went on to comment on how nice and dark Ziyi's hair is and an enquiry was made to know more about her hair care "secrets."
Thanks to AppleXBoy for the news update.
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CCTV 4 Interview With Ziyi
June 6, 2002
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Zhang Ziyi recently did an interview with Chinese television CCTV 4's program China Showbiz. In this literally "A to Z" 29 minute long program, Ziyi discusses her personal take on issues ranging from life and family to her films and future. Clips from all of Ziyi's released films -- from Starlight to Legend of Zu -- can also be seen throughout the program.
Thanks to Bituin for the news update.
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First Test Shot of Ziyi in 2046
June 5, 2002
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This is the first photo that officially connects Zhang Ziyi to Wong Kar-wai's 2046. It's a test shot of Ziyi in a costume designed by William Chang for the project. Shooting is expected to begin soon in either Shanghai or possibly South Korea, or even both.
The film is set to be screened at next year's Cannes Film Festival in May 2003.
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches for the news update.
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