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1. Scandal Over Chinese Director's Illegitimate Children Turns Political

   10:03 pm 5/9/2013

   • by Clarence Tsui

   As government authorities investigate claims Zhang Yimou fathered seven children with four women, questions are raised in the media about the state's one-child policy.Read more

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   'Kung Fu Hustle' Star Stephen Chow Appointed to China's Top Political Advisory Body

   8:12 pm 1/14/2013

   • by Clarence Tsui

   The comedian-director -- whose new film, "JTTW," is released next month -- will serve on one of the provincial arms of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.Read more

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   ‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ Denmark’s ‘The Hijacking’ in Marrakesh Festival Lineup

   12:23 am 11/23/2012

   • by Scott Roxborough

   Directors Darren Aronofsky, Jonathan Demme, James Gray and Zhang Yimou are among the talent expected to attend the 12th annual Marrakech fest.Read more

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   Zhang Yimou's 'Flowers of War' to Screen at Marrakech International Film Festival

   7:25 am 11/5/2012

   • by Stuart Kemp

   The filmmaker's latest work will be used as hook to fete the filmmaker's career on both sides of the camera.Read more

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   Zhang Yimou Honored at Mumbai Film Festival

   1:14 am 10/19/2012

   • by Nyay Bhushan

   The acclaimed Chinese director was given a lifetime achievement award at the festival’s opening ceremony.Read more

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   New on Blu: 'Game of Thrones,' Christian Bale and 'Margaret'

   12:44 pm 7/10/2012

   • by Todd Gilchrist

   This week's list of high-definition home video releases also includes "American Reunion."Read more

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   Berlin Film Festival: THR's Festival Daily

   12:49 pm 2/14/2012

   • by THR Staff

   Meryl Streep was the prime minister of the Berlin International Film Festival on Tuesday, receiving almost as many Valentine's Day presents as questions during a crowded press conference.Read more

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   Taiwan Stands Tall as 'Warriors of the Rainbow' Earns Foreign-Language Oscar Shortlist Spot

   10:55 pm 1/18/2012

   • by THR Staff

   Taiwan director Wei Te-sheng's rebellion epic "Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale" was the only film from East Asia to find itself on the Academy's best foreign-language film Oscar shortlist when the nine finalists were announced Wednesday.Read more

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   Chinese Official Accuses Christian Bale of 'Creating News' With Shoving Match

   1:31 pm 12/21/2011

   • by Associated Press

   The country's foreign ministry spokesman said the actor "should be embarrassed" about being involved in a scuffle with authorities in a village outside of Beijing.Read more

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    Christian Bale in Shoving Match With Chinese Police (Video)

    6:07 pm 12/15/2011

    • by THR Staff

    The "Flowers of War" and "Dark Knight" star was attempting to visit blind activist Chen Guangcheng in a village near Beijing.Read more

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