Okay, this looks incredible. Absolutely incredible. (Okay, we are being a little biased here, but you will forgive us for being fans, right? ) Enjoy.

Director Feng Xiaogang’s latest film “Aftershock” will launch on the big screen on Thursday (July 22). The production company, Huayi Brothers, told potential viewers that they should arrive at screenings early so as not to miss the extended trailer of the suspense film “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame” before “Aftershock”.

Directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Tsui Hark, the film “Detective Dee” stars Andy Lau, Carina Lau and Li Bingbing.

In addition, Huayi Brothers also said that “Detective Dee” is scheduled to open in cinemas on September 29.

According to a report by the Oriental Morning Post, “Detective Dee” is another heavyweight work produced by Huayi Brothers after this summer’s “Aftershock”. It was sold to an impressive 11 markets in 3 days at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

The production company released a trailer last month and offered a preview of the plot for the first time. However, the CEO of Huayi Brothers, Wang Zhonglei, said that director Tsui Hark and screenwriter Chen Kuo-Fu have created a Tang empire which is far beyond anyone’s imagination.

The full article can be read here.

This motion picture, Feng Sheng (a.k.a. “The Message”)  has yet to be released in the West, however it has already made quite a splash in Asia. It is for her performance in this film that Miss Li Bingbing won the Best Actress Award at this year’s Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan. These pictures were gleaned from Sina.com.cn. Given how well it has done in Asia it should make one pause as to the reasons why this movie’s release has been delayed elsewhere. More pictures can be seen in the gallery. Enjoy.

This is the Shanghai Film Festival Press Event Trailer for Feng Sheng (The Message) which came out in Asia about two months ago. It was for this movie that Miss Li Bingbing won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress. Unfortunately this movie has yet to be distributed in the West.

Photos of Miss Li Bing Bing from the forthcoming Di Renjie (2010) film have been added to the gallery. Enjoy.

Another article able Miss Li Bingbing from xinhuanet.com regarding the Golden Horse Awards and her environmental charity work as Ambassador of Earth Hour Campaign in China. Fortunately this article is also in English which makes the translation issue less than an issue.

Below are some of the highlights or the article:

“I never thought I would be standing on this stage, accepting this award. I do not know what to say,” she sobbed, speechless when presented with her Golden Horse.

“Life is interesting, with so many ups and downs, possibilities and impossibilities. I am thankful for all of the drama that has happened to me.”

Li acknowledged the support and guidance from the cast and crew of The Message. She specifically thanked Zhou Xun, her costar in the film, who was also nominated for Best Leading Actress.

“Without Zhou’s inspiring performance, I would not have won this award.”

Li told the Global Times that the close relationship between her and Zhou, both in life and in work, was like a sisterhood, not one of fierce competition as rumored by the media.

“Me winning the award does not necessarily mean that my acting is better than Zhou’s, or the other nominees,” she added.

Li explained that to be nominated requires good acting skills while winning is a matter of luck.

Looking back over Li’s acting career, which began with background roles and small supporting cameos in TV series, it is clear that her success today is not merely based on luck.

“She may not be the most talented actress of our time, but she is definitely one of the most hard working and mature,” commented Tao Qian, a mainland art critic.

“My biggest wish is to be a good actress, a really good one,” Li said, even after winning the award. She added that her schedule is currently full, with no holiday or celebration planned.

“Once I set my mind on something, I’m willing to pay any price, even my health. Acting tops everything in my life.”

“No payment is fine with me, as long as there is a good script and a good director.”

According to Sina.com.cn, Li Bingbing was spotted at the airport going home to Beijing the day after her win at the 46th Annual Golden Horse Awards. The actress was tearful and grateful to all of her fans. From the nominations to the awards, to her win at the awards, Miss Li was crying almost the entire time. While at the airport she gratefully accepted the flowers that fans gave her along the way, laughing and crying, and giving each person a hug.

Here’s a beautiful trailer for the movie, Sound of the Wind staring Li Bingbing. Enjoy.