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The Gong Show

Gong Li Fans — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:39:07 GMT

A lot of people around the world sure do love Gong Li. (Myself included obviously.) Many of these people have access to rudimentary video editing software. Some of these people like to make videos stringing together photos of our beloved set to random pop songs. These obscure little videos are sometimes ridiculously awful but sometimes inherently watchable. Of course, being as how they feature photos or video of Gong Li doesn't hurt. Here are a few of my favorites:

Fish 'N Chips

Gong Li Fans — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:48:16 GMT

Gong Li recently attended the 2008 "Britain's Best" awards ceremony, which honors the best use of butter on an inappropriate sandwich and the best pub fight. She sat in a box stadium seat with Charles Dickens, Austin Powers and the dude who started Cadbury chocolates.

Ok. I'm lying about all of that except the first part. It's just your average awards show where people tell one another how great they look while thinking how awful they look. You know, grown up stuff! Here are some photos of our beloved at the event:

Slow news day

Gong Li Fans — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:11:19 GMT

It's been a slow week over here at GLHQ. I am going to ask the Gong Gods for a reprieve and humbly request that next week be filled with plentiful news of our favorite actress. As a peace offering to those wacky deities, I am posting a Youtube video of the Red Hot Chili Peppers song "Gong Li." Apt, don't you think?

Gong Li helps out!

Gong Li Fans — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:26:28 GMT

Finally! We've all been waiting for her to give back. (Just kidding. Don't hurt me.)

The United Nations Environment Program has invited Gong Li as one of three Global Environmental Ambassadors. On a poster, she urges the public to give up bad habits that are harmful to the environment and reduce the discharge of carbon dioxide. I think it's gonna happen this time! This one poster is going to tip the weights in our favor and all carbon monoxide will retreat from this planet like the cowardly particles they are!

Or something like that. Anyway, at least she tried.

Gong Li has been Shanghai'd

Gong Li Fans — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:19:00 GMT

Gong Li has recently signed on to costar in the 2009 drama "Shanghai." She'll be joined by John Cusack and Ken Watanabe in the period piece. Look for it next year.

Here is a hectic photo of the world's busiest city to get you in the mood:

Gong does some mainland maiming

Gong Li Fans — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:38:35 GMT

Try saying that one ten times fast. Trips my tongue up more than a cubanelle pepper.

Gong Li conducted a video interview for the South China Morning Post recently in which she discussed her living situation in Beijing, the differences between her Chinese and American fans, and her plans for the future. Most importantly, she seems to have a thing against films produced in mainland China, calling them repetitive and violent. She then goes on to cite the recent "Miami Vice" adaptation as an example of that "Hollywood difference." I don't know if I've seen enough mainland Chinese films to comment but Vice sure was repetitive and violent. That I can vouch for.

I can also vouch for her looking as beautiful and elegant as ever. Check it out:

Iron Chef wardrobe face off!

Gong Li Fans — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:38:35 GMT

It's time once again to play a little game I like to call "Iron Chef Wardrobe Face Off!" in which I pit two celebrities who are wearing similar outfits against one another. Then I let you, my loyal readers, decide who wears it better. Something tells me this episode may be rigged though because our beloved Li is involved.

Joan Chen. Gong Li. Green dress face off! Goooooooooo!!

A little background. Joan wore her little ensemble to the 64th annual Venice Film Festival. That's Italy, not Florida. Gong Li came back strong at the Cannes Film Festival. That's France, not a, um, nickname for Chuck Taylor sneakers.

Leave comments and vote! Who will be crowned Iron Chef Wardrobe Wearer?!

The long and storied history of Robert Ripley

Gong Li Fans — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:36:12 GMT

What is going on with the Robert Ripley biopic project you ask? Well the good news is, Gong Li is still in it. The bad news is, everything else.

First of all, the film has been pushed back to 2009. Johnny Depp left and was replaced by Jim Carrey. So far not so bad. Here is the clincher though: Tim Burton left and was replaced by Brad "Casper" Silbering. He also directed Jim in the recent "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Lost Time and Dollars". The film has a new writer too, the guy who penned the Ace Ventura movies. It's a good thing Li recently announced she'll play any Hollywood part no matter what, or else I'd be worried for her sanity. Now I'm just worried for mine.

Gong Li "i'll Play Any Hollywood Role"

Gong Li Fans — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:23:00 GMT

Sales figures for the first week of June showed Gong Li's latest Hollywood picture, the horror film "Hannibal Rising," leading in North American DVD sales.

"Hannibal Rising," in which Gong Li had a major role, was released in the U.S. early this year. While it did not make a major impression at the box office, grossing but US$27.7 million, its DVD sales have been outstanding. This will also bring some unexpected benefits to Gong Li. It should also be noted that "Hannibal Rising" knocked the previous top DVD seller, "Night at the Museum" from its top ranking, the latter film sliding to fourth place.

In addition, this is the only one of the North American DVD sales leaders that had its theatrical release this year, a good foundation for further sales.

"Hannibal Rising" relates the early story of Hannibal Lecter, starting with his childhood in France before he went to America, and what changed him into the monster he would become in later episodes in the saga. Gong Li's character Lady Murasaki Shikibu is a recurring one throughout the entire film. Regarding her character, Gong Li said in an interview that "I think my role this time was completely different than I had in my last Hollywood movie, 'Miami Vice.' in that while both were 'bad,' it was a different kind of 'bad' this time."

Through her appearances in such Hollywood movies as "Miami Vice" and "Hannibal Rising," Gong Li has shown she is officially heeding the call of Hollywood's trumpet. Although new films are as yet not finalized, Gong Li has indicated in interviews with foreign news agencies she is prepared to accept any role Hollywood may offer.

To quote Gong Li: "From Zhang Yimou to Wong Kar Wai, and then to Hollywood development, I have gone through many challenges, so now I feel prepared to take on any role." She added that "Zhang Yimou wants to have everything down pat, including the script. Wong Kar Wai is different: he doesn't work from a script. This was a great challenge for me. Then I arrived in Hollywood."

Now Wong Kar Wai has gone to Hollywood to seek further growth, and has completed "My Blueberry Nights." Gong Li said she has already seen this film, and really appreciated its tone. "I really liked the lives and yearnings of the movie's characters. Wong Kar Wai maintained his film's 'emotional tone.' In the movie, Norah Jones' character takes a broken-hearted journey across America."

[Source: Beijing Youth Daily Online. Byline: Shi Qing]