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Ghostwritten |Book Review

By: David Mitchell Published: August 19, 1999 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Genre: Drama David Mitchell’s electrifying debut novel takes readers on a mesmerizing trek across a world of human experience through a series of ingeniously linked narratives. Oblivious to the bizarre ways in which their lives intersect, nine characters-a terrorist in Okinawa, a record-shop clerk in Tokyo, a money-laundering British financier in Hong Kong, an … Continue reading Ghostwritten |Book Review

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Dragon Nest sequel in the works – Shanda Games CEO

By: Jonathan Toyad Publisher Shanda Games has revealed that a Dragon Nest sequel is in the works. According to the company’s CEO Donghai Qian during the 17173.com industry awards event in China (via MMO Culture), the sequel is currently in the early stages of development. The game will not be as colorful as its predecessor but will retain its 3D graphics. The sequel will adopt an open-world … Continue reading Dragon Nest sequel in the works – Shanda Games CEO

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Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher Probably Never Getting A Sequel

By:  Katey Rich Jack Reacher had all the makings of a franchise. It starred Tom Cruise, of course–still a movie star after all these years– and went heavy on the action and the mystery in its twisty plot. And it had the bonus of a ton of source material to draw from, the first film based on the character from Lee Child‘s wildly popular series of Reacher books. You … Continue reading Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher Probably Never Getting A Sequel

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Spider-Man Producer Planning Series Of Superhero Stories Based On Chinese Mythology

By: Sean O’Connell Hollywood producers have been eyeballing China as a territory to explore for a while. Lately, lip service has turned into action, with projects like Iron Man 3 choosing to shoot scenes in Beijing to strengthen partnerships with Chinese filmmakers and producing teams. Now Marvel and Sony guru Avi Arad is taking potential partnerships one step further with a series of superhero projects … Continue reading Spider-Man Producer Planning Series Of Superhero Stories Based On Chinese Mythology

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The Third Section (The Danilov Quintet: Book 3)

That being said, there was a lot of character development in this novel.  Of course, as with any Vampire book, we know the story, they are cold, calculating charming beings that live in darkness and drink blood.  Those are Vampires, and as often as the story progresses, it is a bit hard to take them seriously anymore.  However, they have the allure that will never … Continue reading The Third Section (The Danilov Quintet: Book 3)

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Chinese Fans Enraged over PSY’s Appearance Fee in China: YG Denies Reports

By: thunderstix Earlier today, PSY was involved in a netizen controversy in China for reportedly demanding over $500K USD in appearance fees. On November 26, Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post quoted local Chinese reports and said that PSY reached an agreement with CCTV to make a guest appearance on a special Lunar New Year TV show on February 9. In doing so, however, PSY had demanded 3 … Continue reading Chinese Fans Enraged over PSY’s Appearance Fee in China: YG Denies Reports

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SHINee’s Jonghyun Looks Dashing in Selca

By: kimdebbie On November 17, SHINee‘s Jonghyun tweeted a collage of selcas where he sports an interesting zipper that appears to end right underneath the collar of his black and white jacket- giving off a modern, contemporary yet stylish feel. He is also wearing a thick pair of black glasses while giving the camera a variety of grins that show off his charisma. He tweeted … Continue reading SHINee’s Jonghyun Looks Dashing in Selca

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First 21 And Over Image Does Not Explain Why This Comedy Was Filmed In China

By: Katey Rich UPDATE: We’ve gotten some information that clarifies things a whole lot. 21 and Over did indeed shoot in China, but only for three days for a single scene. The bulk of the film was shot on location in Washington state, where the three main characters attend a fictional college. Now this is all starting to make sense! Read the original article below. … Continue reading First 21 And Over Image Does Not Explain Why This Comedy Was Filmed In China

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Big Bang Breaks Record For Highest Concert Ticket Sales for Korean Artist in Taiwan

By: VIP4DAESUNG Big Bang has proven itself to be one of a kind once more through its recent concerts in Taiwan. The group brought in some 20,000 fans (each day) recently for its two day concert in the Taipei Arena in Taiwan on October 20 and 21 as part of its ongoing Alive Galaxy Tour 2012. The five members not only performed in two sold … Continue reading Big Bang Breaks Record For Highest Concert Ticket Sales for Korean Artist in Taiwan

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