Jackie Chan says Chinese people ‘need to be controlled’BOAO, China — Action star Jackie Chan said Saturday he’s not sure if a free society is a good thing for China and that he’s starting to think “we Chinese need to be controlled.” John Woo, Bruce Lee kung fu master biopic vie for Hong Kong Film AwardsJohn Woo, Bruce Lee master biopic up for HK awards HONG KONG — John Woo’s Chinese historical epic, a biopic of Bruce Lee’s kung fu master and a documentary-like look at a working-class neighborhood are the top contenders at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday. Remember, my work in India got me Oscar: Resul Pookutty (Interview)NEW DELHI - He admits that the condition of film technicians in India is ‘pathetic’, but Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty says he would still prefer staying and working in the country rather than chase international projects. Two Mumbai slum kids set for fairytale journey to OscarsNEW DELHI - They have never boarded a plane, lived in a pucca house or attended a proper school. But little Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail will still journey into a star-studded world as they attend the glitzy Oscars ceremony Feb 22. Will Smith named world’s most bankable starLONDON - Hollywood actor Will Smith is the most bankable film star in the world, according to a new survey by Forbes.com. Chris Brown and Rihanna: A teen romance turns sourLOS ANGELES - As among the brightest and most successful young stars in the US music industry, Chris Brown and Rihanna were a match made in publicists’ heaven. But just as they were set to send their relationship into hyperdrive with a joint appearance at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, the fairy-tale romance turned sour and very ugly. Photography happened just by accident: Daboo RatnaniNEW DELHI - The moment he clicks his camera, you know he has captured another timeless expression or a wonderful moment. But few know that for celebrity photographer Daboo Ratnani, it all happened by accident. |