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The Taking Of Tiger Mountain
''The Taking of Tiger Mountain'' () is a 2014 Chinese-Hong Kong epic action film directed by Tsui Hark, produced by Huang Jianxin and Yu Dong, and based on the novel ''Tracks in the Snowy Forest'' by Qu Bo. The story is based on a conflict between the People's Liberation Army of China and a bandit gang. It was released on December 23, 2014. Zhang Hanyu portrays Yang Zirong and Lin Gengxin takes on the role of Shao Jianbo, the two protagonists of the story. While Yang Zirong (1917–1947) is based on the real-life person, the other hero of the story Shao Jianbo is fictional, and Qu Bo created the character based on himself, as the story is seen through the point of view of Shao Jianbo. Bona Film Group bought the rights to the novel in 2009 and had been planning the adaptation since. Qu Bo's novel was also famously adapted into the opera ''Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy'', from which the film takes its title. Plot After the Japanese surrender following World War II, the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark (, vi, Từ Khắc, born 15 February 1950), born Tsui Man-kong, is a Hong Kong film director, producer and screenwriter. Tsui has directed several influential Hong Kong films such as ''Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain'' (1983), the ''Once Upon a Time in China'' film series (1991–1997) and '' The Blade'' (1995). Tsui also has been a prolific writer and producer; his productions include ''A Better Tomorrow'' (1986), ''A Better Tomorrow II'' (1987), ''A Chinese Ghost Story'' (1987), '' The Killer'' (1989), ''The Legend of the Swordsman'' (1992), '' The Wicked City'' (1992), '' Iron Monkey'' (1993) and '' Black Mask'' (1996). He is viewed as a major figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema and is regarded by critics as "one of the masters of Asian cinematography". In the late 1990s, Tsui had a short-lived career in the United States, directing the Jean-Claude Van Damme–led films ''Double Team'' (1997) and ''Knock Off'' (1998). Both films were commercially unsucc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Tribune
The ''Chicago Tribune'' is a daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, owned by Tribune Publishing. Founded in 1847, and formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" (a slogan for which WGN radio and television are named), it remains the most-read daily newspaper in the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region. It had the sixth-highest circulation for American newspapers in 2017. In the 1850s, under Joseph Medill, the ''Chicago Tribune'' became closely associated with the Illinois politician Abraham Lincoln, and the Republican Party's progressive wing. In the 20th century under Medill's grandson, Robert R. McCormick, it achieved a reputation as a crusading paper with a decidedly more American-conservative anti-New Deal outlook, and its writing reached other markets through family and corporate relationships at the ''New York Daily News'' and the ''Washington Times-Herald.'' The 1960s saw its corporate parent owner, Tribune Company, rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Box Office
The cinema of China is one of three distinct historical threads of Chinese-language cinema together with the cinema of Hong Kong and the cinema of Taiwan. Cinema was introduced in China in 1896 and the first Chinese film, '' Dingjun Mountain'', was made in 1905. In the early decades the film industry was centered on Shanghai. The 1920s was dominated by small studios and commercial films, especially in the action wuxia genre. The first sound film, '' Sing-Song Girl Red Peony'', using the sound-on-disc technology, was made in 1931. The 1930s, considered the first "Golden Period" of Chinese cinema, saw the advent of the leftist cinematic movement. The dispute between Nationalists and Communists was reflected in the films produced. After the Japanese invasion of China and the occupation of Shanghai, the industry in the city was severely curtailed, with filmmakers moving to Hong Kong, Chungking (Chongqing) and other places. A "Solitary Island" period began in Shanghai, where the fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheng Sihan
Cheng Sihan (; 1961 – 6 November 2019), also known as Cheng Shihan (), was a Chinese actor, known for playing major supporting roles in many television dramas and films, including '' Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons'' (2013) and ''The Taking of Tiger Mountain'' (2017). Biography Cheng was born in 1961 in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China. After graduating from high school, he worked as a truck driver from 1979 to 1984. In October 1983, he struck a horse-drawn carriage while driving, injuring one person. He was later involved in another traffic accident and decided to change his career. In 1986, Cheng tested into the Art Academy of Harbin Normal University, majoring in design. However, after his then girlfriend broke up with him, he quit his studies and moved south to Hainan Island in 1989. In the late 1980s, Hainan was designated a special economic zone by the Chinese government and attracted migrants from all over the country. Like many other migrants, however, Cheng wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xing Yu
Xing Yu, also known as Shi Xingyu ( zh, 释行宇) or Shi Yanneng ( zh, 释延能/释彦能) is a Chinese martial artist and actor, who was one of the 32nd generation Shaolin monks. Biography Xing Yu was born on December 27, 1978 as Zhang Shuwu ( zh, 张淑武) in Zhangqiu, Shandong. His father and brother are policemen and his mother is a housewife. At the age of 12, he went to the Shaolin Temple, where he stayed for 10 years. He began to act in movies in 1997, and was cast in 2004 in the movie ''Kung Fu Hustle'', directed by Stephen Chow. He always plays secondary roles or little roles and he's very appreciated and solicited for his authentic kung-fu. He got his first leading role in the film The Wrath Of Vajra. His character dies in most of the major movies he is in. He lives in Shenzhen, Guangdong (near Hong Kong), but he is still attached to Shaolin Temple Shaolin Monastery (少林寺 ''Shàolínsì''), also known as Shaolin Temple, is a renowned monastic instit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Su Yiming
Su Yiming (; born 18 February 2004) is a Chinese snowboarder, an Olympic champion and former child actor. By winning the 2021–22 FIS Snowboard World Cup Big Air event at Steamboat Ski Resort on 4 December 2021, he became the first Chinese snowboarder to take a World Cup podium position. Su is recognized as the first snowboarder to successfully complete and land the 1980-degree aerial spin. 2022 Winter Olympics He is competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics. He was the only competitor to achieve an ''1800-degree'' aerial in the men's slopestyle event, winning a silver medal, making him the second Chinese athlete after Liu Jiayu to win an Olympic medal in snowboarding. The silver was controversial however, as confounded fans said Su was "robbed" by the low judging scores in spite of his unprecedented performances, and also due to the judges missing a glaring error made by gold medalist Max Parrot of Canada after judges fail to see him grab his knee rather than his board during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo Tse
Mo Tse ( also known as Miu Tse, Tse Miu, Tze Miu, Xia Miao, Xie Miao) is an actor who began as a child actor. He is known for his roles in China action cinema. He has starred as a father-son duo with Jet Li in the 1994 film The New Legend of Shaolin. He was also in The Champions, which was the opening film at the 2008 Chinese American Film Festival Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) is an American film festival held every November since 2006 in California (with events in Los Angeles and San Francisco, previously also in San Diego). History In 2005, the Chinese American Film Festival w .... In 2006, he graduated from Capital Institute of Physical Education (CIPE). Filmography Television References External links * * * * * * http://movie.douban.com/celebrity/1314627/ * http://people.mtime.com/1013759/ 1984 births Male actors from Beijing Living people Hong Kong male film actors Hong Kong male television actors 20th-century Chinese male actors 21s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen Xiao
Chen Xiao (, born 5 July 1987) is a Chinese actor and model. He is best known for his roles in ''Swordsman'' (2013), ''Legend of Lu Zhen'' (2013), ''The Romance of the Condor Heroes'' (2014), ''Who Sleeps My Bro'' (2015), '' Nothing Gold Can Stay'' (2017) and ''Love Journey'' (2018). Chen ranked 93rd on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2014, and 74th in 2015. Early life and education Chen Xiao was born in Hefei, Anhui. At the age of 10, he was cast in his first television series '' Our Class Song'' (1997). Chen graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2009. Career 2009–2012: Beginnings In 2009, Chen signed with his first agency Huayi Brothers. He then featured in the film ''Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame'', directed by Tsui Hark. The same year, he appeared in the television series ''Spell of the Fragrance'' produced by Yu Zheng. Chen continued to appear in several television series under Yu Zheng, but only official signed a contract with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Geng
Han Geng (Chinese: 韩庚; Pinyin: Hán Gēng; ) (born February 9, 1984) is a Chinese Mandopop singer and actor. He started his career in 2001, when he was chosen by S.M. Entertainment to become a member of South Korean boy band Super Junior, which debuted in 2005. He later became the leader of its sub-group Super Junior-M in 2008. On December 21, 2009, Han filed a lawsuit against SME to terminate his contract. He has since returned to China to pursue a solo career. On September 27, 2011, Han's departure from SM Entertainment was made official as both parties came to a mutual agreement. For his various contributions to the spread of Chinese culture, Han was chosen as a torch bearer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He later also became an ambassador for the 2010 Shanghai Expo and the 2010 Asian Games. In late 2012, Han started to gain international attention and won the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards' " Best Worldwide Act" and Nickelodeon's 2013 Kids' Choice Awards' "Favorite As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taking Tiger Mountain By Strategy
''Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy'' (Chinese: 智取威虎山; pinyin: zhì qǔ wēi hǔ shān) is a Peking opera play and one of the eight model plays allowed during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. The plot is based on parts of the popular novel ''Tracks in the Snowy Forest'' ( zh, c=林海雪原, p=lín hǎi xuě yuán) by Qu Bo, which in turn, is based on the real-life story of an incident in 1946 during the communist campaign to suppress bandits in northeast China in the Chinese Civil War, involving a PLA reconnaissance soldier Yang Zirong () who disguised himself as a bandit to infiltrate a local gang of bandits, eventually helping the main communist force destroy the bandits. Unlike other characters depicted in the opera and novel, most of the names of both the protagonists and the bandits are real. A booklet ''Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy'' was published in English by the Foreign Languages Press, Peking 1971. Described as "revised collectively by the Taking Tiger Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
