Official Hero Website Open!
October 31, 2002
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Months after field production was completed and in preparation for general release, with an incredibly
impressive flash intro, the official
Hero website is now open!
Of immediate interest to anticipating fans are links to the
trailer and gallery pages,
where the following images from the film can be viewed:
From left to right, Zhang Ziyi as Like Moon,
Maggie Cheung as Flying Snow, Jet Li
as No Name, Tony Leung as
Broken Sword, Maggie Cheung and Zhang Ziyi.
Keep an eye on the official website for future news, production info and pictures as the film is premiered and
released in China and world-wide.
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches
for the news update.
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2046 Starts Shooting Very Soon
October 31, 2002
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From a very recent interview given to Beijing Youth,
Zhang Ziyi talks about Wong Kar-wai's
on again, off again futuristic film, 2046, and suggests that production will soon get underway:
Reporter: Besides Purple Butterfly, do you have any other project?
Zhang Ziyi: Shooting of 2046 will start soon. Wong Kar-wai has asked me to check in on
November 17th. There is no script and I know nothing about my role. Based on the test shot I
did earlier this year (picture)
, [I think] it' probably a strange futuristic character. My hair was made
very tall and I was walking the wire with high-heel shoes. 2046 is a big mystery to me. I feel
curious and expected.
Related link: First Test Shot of Ziyi in 2046
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches
for the news update.
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Eight Questions With Zhang Ziyi
October 31, 2002
Ziyi as Like Moon |
As reported in Sina.com, Zhang Ziyi recently gave an interview
to Beijing Youth about Hero. In the interview linked below, Ziyi talks about the movie's characters, significant elements, cast and director.
Eight Questions With Zhang Ziyi:
Reporter: From your perspective, what kind of movie is Hero?
Ziyi: The core of the movie is that of heroic spirit. The message of Hero is not to be concerned with oneself, but rather to be concerned with others. Specifically, it is the country and the people's highs and lows that make up this responsibility. This is what drives the characters in this drama.
In fact, Hero consists of three parts: two parts of the story is fiction, while one part is based on truth. The colors also play a distinguishing element in the movie, so the makeup of the story is a bit complicated. When watching Hero, one can see that there is an internal aspect, as well as lots of action and fighting. Fortunately, all of this looks good on screen.
Hero awakens the wuxia ("chivalrous") spirit in people, as well as heroism -- [it is] these types of noble attributes that are of a universal nature.
Related link: 章子怡直面《英雄》：张艺谋没给我加戏
Thanks to puubs
for the news update.
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More Hero Posters
October 29, 2002
Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung
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As was recently reported,
in order to qualify for the
75th Annual Academy Awards,
Hero has started a run of screenings in China. The following pictures from New Nanguo Theater in
Shenzhen, in Southern China.
Note the heavy security on display in the theater to discourage the pirate recording of the film:
Maggie Cheung (Flying Snow) and
Tony Leung (Broken Sword) can be seen in the poster
in the first picture and at left. Posters of Jet Li (No Name) can be
seen in the second and third pictures.
Related link: Hero Screening In China
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches
for the news update.
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Ziyi At Beijing Tag Heuer Opening
October 29, 2002
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On the afternoon of October 25th, as their official spokesperson, Zhang Ziyi appeared in
Beijing at the ribbon cutting grand opening ceremony of the first
Tag Heuer retail outlet in China. Along with two photos of Ziyi at this Tag Heuer function (left) is the following short interview:
Question: Considering that you're an Asian actress chosen to represent the world-class brand Tag Hauer, do you think that
this is because China is getting more accepted by the world, or that the world pays more attention to China?
Ziyi: There are two sides to this question. On one hand, as China blends into the world, we are gaining excellent experience,
and becoming more familiar with international conventions. On the other hand, China's own international status is also
getting much higher -- I feel that this event, the opening of the Tag Hauer Watch store in
Wang Fu Jing is the best proof of that. As the Tag Hauer spokesperson, I think that besides the international
appeal of China's stars, on a certain level -- it is China's vast market, and perhaps Tag Hauer's heavy interest and emphasis
in this market that is quite important [in this regard].
Question: You consider Chinese television/film and entertainers as being more internationally recognized nowadays -- what is
the most important thing to pay attention to?
Ziyi: Concerning this issue, I feel that in addition to relying on one's established ability as well as having more
opportunities to be specially treated, a person's unique charisma and personality is very important. The more that you can
show the aspects of your character, the more that you will be able to get the people's approval. I think, that I have reached
my audiences, and this is due to them noticing that I am the type of person that doesn't admit defeat -- that always has a
die-hard attitude. This is another reason why Tag Hauer has chosen me [to be their spokesperson].
Thanks to puubs and
Masked Bunny
for the news update.
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Hero Screening In China
October 26, 2002
Chinese Hero Poster
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In order to qualify for the
75th Annual Academy Awards,
Hero started a run of screenings in China, though official premieres
won't begin in Shanghai,
Guangzhou,
Hong Kong
until mid-December, immediately followed by an official release in all Chinese cities and
Taiwan.
The following are a picture from the film's release in China and new pictures from the film's
set:
The first photo is of movie-goers purchasing tickets to view Hero in
Shenzhen, in Southern China.
The second is of Zhang Ziyi's character in combat with Jet Li's.
The third is of Zhang Yimou and Zhang
Ziyi on the Hero set.
At Left, is the official Chinese Hero poster. Counter-clockwise, starting at the top, are
Chen Daoming (Qin Emperor),
Donnie Yen (Silver Spear Long Sky),
Maggie Cheung (Flying Snow),
Jet Li (No Name),
Tony Leung (Broken Sword),
and last, but not least, Zhang Ziyi (Like Moon).
Thanks to MonkeyPeaches
for the news update.
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Hero Expected To Contend For Oscar
October 23, 2002
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According to Sina.com,
Hero can be expected to contend at the
75th Annual Academy Awards
in the category of Best Foreign Film. Each country can only submit one film for consideration, and
though many good films have been produced in china within the year, Hero will more than
likely be selected over its competition.
Director Zhang Yimou plans to release
the film in China on December 20 and internationally soon after. A planned press screening will
be held in Beijing
December 13.
The release of Hero will see the return of Zhang Ziyi to international movie screens in a
supporting role as the character Ru Yue ("Like Moon").
Related link: 《英雄》将角逐奥斯卡 《和你在一起》无缘参赛
Thanks to puubs
for the news update.
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Ziyi In Mega Magazine
October 23, 2002
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The following pictures are of Zhang Ziyi in the October 2002 issue of
The Philippines
fashion magazine Mega:
Mega Magazine "is dedicated to the stylish woman - the woman who knows what she wants and gets it.
She's up to date on all the latest fashion trends and knows the right people. She is not the type
to just opportunities pass her by-she jumps up and grabs them in the most graceful way possible."
Thanks to Rain
for the news update.
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Ziyi: Most Fashionable Mainland Actress
October 21, 2002
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According to Sina.com, Saturday, October 19, Zhang Ziyi attended the 2002
MTV-Lycra Fashion Awards in
Shanghai. The annual awards ceremony helps to recognize
and celebrate the strong bond between the entertainment world of television and filmmaking personalities and celebrities and
that of models and fashion designers within the fashion world. Last year's awards ceremony was held in
Beijing.
Of special interest as it relates to this year's ceremony is the selection of Zhang Ziyi as
the Most Fashionable Mainland Actress.
The photos below are of her at Saturday's ceremony, fashionably dressed, with award in hand:
Thanks to puubs and
mocha
for the news update.
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Ziyi To Attend Golden Rooster Ceremony
October 13, 2002
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According to a new report by Sina.com,
Zhang Ziyi will be attending the 11th Annual Golden Rooster Awards ceremony on October 22, 2002.
The Golden Rooster is regarded as a high-level assessment of Chinese films by film experts. Ziyi
received a Best Actress Award in 2000 for her onscreen portrayal of Zhao Di in
The Road Home.
Also in attendance this year will be Zhang
Yimou and Zhou Xun, among others.
Expect pictures of Ziyi at this event in a future news report.
Original article:
金鸡百花电影节无锡举行 张艺谋巩俐章子怡同台较劲
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Purple Butterfly Cannes Festival
Invitation
October 13, 2002
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As was reported earlier, Purple Butterfly was invited to participate in the
2003 Cannes Film Festival. In addition to what
was previously reported, according to the film's production company manager, Zhong Zheng, director
Lou Ye received a 2 year ban from filming in China
because he presented his last internationally acclaimed film,
Suzhou River, at the Tokyo Film Festival
without approval. However, this will not affect Purple Butterfly's Cannes presentation in
March and its general release, currently scheduled for May.
Zhong Zheng says that Purple Butterfly's style is much like that of Suzhou River,
and it's really not a love story, per se, but rather about human life, people and their relationships.
As for Ziyi, Zhong commented that she "has taken a new step," as it relates to her acting abilities. Though
it did go over budget, he is confident that Purple Butterfly will make back it's money in
the domestic box office alone.
Thanks to puubs for the news update.
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