John Woo
'Queen of Pop' Madonna says she can have it all in Venice
Sep 02, 2011 08:56 EDT
Madonna jokingly defended her title as "Queen of Pop" Thursday, quipping she would never give up her throne for love like King Edward VIII -- the subject of her latest film screened in Venice.
'Queen of Pop' Madonna says she can have it all in Venice
Sep 01, 2011 18:05 EDT
Madonna jokingly defended her title as "Queen of Pop" Thursday, quipping she would never give up her throne for love like King Edward VIII -- the subject of her latest film screened in Venice.
'Queen of Pop' Madonna says she can have it all
Sep 01, 2011 10:03 EDT
Madonna jokingly defended her title as "Queen of Pop" Thursday, quipping she would never give up her throne for love like King Edward VIII -- the subject of her latest film screened in Venice.
Polanski's 'Carnage' wows critics in Venice
Sep 01, 2011 06:49 EDT
Rounds of applause and riotous laughter met Roman Polanski's grotesque comedy of manners "Carnage" at the press screening in Venice on Thursday ahead of the world premiere in the evening.
Taiwan's warrior epic "Seediq Bale" runs for the Lion
Aug 31, 2011 21:37 EDT
Warrior cries and brutal decapitations colour the opening scenes in Wei Te-Sheng's "Seediq Bale," the fierce Taiwanese epic running against Hollywood favourites for the Golden Lion award at Venice this year.
Italian director Bellocchio to get lifetime award in Venice
May 08, 2011 16:19 EDT
Italian director Marco Bellocchio will get the lifetime achievement award at this year's Venice Film Festival, organisers said on Sunday, hailing him as "one of the biggest names in modern cinema".
Ben Affleck prefers "Company" of ensemble casts
Dec 27, 2010 01:07 EST
LOS ANGELES (Back Stage) - Ben Affleck is big in Russia. How else to explain the fact that not once, but twice, during a recent interview, he was interrupted by fans from Moscow wanting to meet the Oscar winner?
Christian Bale to star in Chinese massacre film
Dec 22, 2010 20:10 EST
BEIJING (Hollywood Reporter) - Christian Bale, currently winning raves for his supporting role in "The Fighter," will star in "Nanjing Heroes," a Chinese film about the Nanjing Massacre, its director said on Wednesday.
Michelle Yeoh returns to martial arts film genre
Oct 04, 2010 07:21 EDT
A decade after 'Crouching Tiger,' Michelle Yeoh returns to martial arts film. A decade after "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," Michelle Yeoh has returned to the martial arts genre with dramatic acting skills to match her formidable swordplay and fight moves.
US production house sells stake to Chinese studio
Sep 28, 2010 06:03 EDT
Hollywood maker of 'Clash of Titans,' 'Inception' sells 3.3 percent stake to Chinese studio. The Hollywood production house behind hits including "Clash of the Titans" and "Inception" has sold a 3.3 percent stake to a Chinese studio for $25 million, as American filmmakers strike partnerships that help them tap an increasingly lucrative foreign market.
Hong Kong's Woo accepts career award at Venice filmfest
Sep 03, 2010 17:47 EDT
Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo accepted a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the Venice film festival on Friday, dedicating the honour to his "dear mother".
Hong Kong's Woo accepts career award at Venice filmfest
Sep 03, 2010 17:47 EDT
Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo accepted a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the Venice film festival on Friday, dedicating the honour to his "dear mother".
Hollywood blues dampen sex, action at Venice filmfest
Sep 03, 2010 15:56 EDT
Steamy sex and blazing action contrasted with the peculiar desolation of the Hollywood lifestyle at the Venice film festival Friday.
Hollywood blues dampen sex, action at Venice filmfest
Sep 03, 2010 14:27 EDT
Steamy sex and blazing action contrasted with the peculiar desolation of the Hollywood lifestyle at the Venice film festival Friday.
Woo awarded Golden Lion for lifetime achievement
Sep 03, 2010 14:10 EDT
John Woo wants to deepen West's knowledge of Asia in his next career phase. John Woo built his reputation with stylish Hong Kong action thrillers, then moved to Hollywood where he directed such big-budget blockbusters as "Mission Impossible II."
Hollywood blues dampen sex, action at Venice filmfest
Sep 03, 2010 11:01 EDT
Steamy sex and blazing action contrasted with the peculiar desolation of the Hollywood lifestyle at the Venice film festival Friday.
Venice festival honors Chinese director John Woo
Sep 03, 2010 10:09 EDT
VENICE (Reuters) - The Venice film festival on Friday honored Hong Kong director John Woo, one of the few Asian filmmakers to enjoy box office success in Hollywood as well as at home.
Yao Ming, others film ads to boost China's image
Aug 04, 2010 08:05 EDT
Yao Ming, other Chinese celebrities star in ads aimed at promoting country's image abroad. Basketball star Yao Ming, movie director John Woo and piano prodigy Lang Lang are among dozens of celebrities who will appear in television commercials later this year in a bid by China to boost its image abroad.
Celebrities film ads to boost China's global image
Aug 04, 2010 03:32 EDT
Yao Ming, other Chinese celebrities star in ads aimed at promoting country's image abroad. Basketball star Yao Ming, movie director John Woo and piano prodigy Lang Lang are among dozens of celebrities who will appear in television commercials later this year in a bid by China to boost its image abroad.
China to import hit sci-fi thriller 'Inception'
Aug 03, 2010 03:56 EDT
China to import Hollywood thriller 'Inception,' offering lucrative market to the global hit. Christopher Nolan's "Inception" will be released in China, the country's film importer said Tuesday, giving a lucrative foreign market to a sci-fi thriller that already has become a global sensation.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| John Woo | ||||||||||
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 John Woo attending the 2005 Cannes Film Festival | ||||||||||
| Chinese name | 吳宇森 (Traditional) | |||||||||
| Pinyin | Wú Yǔsēn (Mandarin) | |||||||||
| Jyutping | Ng4 Jyu5 Sam1 (Cantonese) | |||||||||
| Origin | Hong Kong | |||||||||
| Born | 1 May 1946 Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China | |||||||||
| Occupation | Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Editor | |||||||||
| Spouse(s) | Annie Woo | |||||||||
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