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Screensavers, wallpaper, and now a treasure hunt game all at the official site for  The Touch

(Thomas Chung, Michelle, Pansy Ho)
"It is an honor and encouragement for me. Even without this award I'll do my best in the film development. I don't simply consider this is a work - I really love filmmaking," -Michelle Yeoh on accepting the 2002 international Montblanc Arts Patronage Award

May 8, 2002 - Hong Kong: A news conference and the signing ceremony between Golden Harvest and Han Entertainment for co-distribution rights of the film The Touch for Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia 

Yeoh arrives at the 21st annual Hong Kong Film Awards (Reuters)

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The Michelle Yeoh Web Theatre, Michelle Yeoh Collective, and YeohFanz
are pleased to announce that this August is

Michelle Yeoh Birthday Celebration Month!

A Special Birthday Gift For Michelle:

The Michelle Yeoh Web TheatreMichelle Yeoh Collective,  and YeohFanz are jointly organizing this celebration for Michelle's upcoming birthday (August 6th). As a special birthday gift for Michelle, we would like to suggest that us fans make donations to one of the charity organizations that Michelle regularly supports - the Brain Centre Foundation - under a special birthday gift account.

The Brain Centre Foundation (BCF) is the fully registered charity arm and non-profit organization of the Brain Centre at Canossa Hospital of Hong Kong. Michelle is its patron and she is very supportive of BCF events.

For more information or to make a donation, please click here!

'Crouching Tiger' Filmer Directs  (Associated Press)
Hong Kong-born cinematographer Peter Pau says winning an Oscar has made little difference in his life.

'Crouching Tiger' cinematographer says Oscar win hasn't changed his life  (Associated Press)
Hong Kong-born cinematographer Peter Pau says winning an Academy Award has made little difference in his life.

Michelle Yeoh has no regrets about turning down 'Matrix' role  (Associated Press)
Malaysian-born actress Michelle Yeoh said Wednesday she has no regrets about rejecting a major role in the "Matrix" sequels to film her new movie, which she hopes will thrill audiences as much as her last hit, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

Kung Fu Queen Diversifies Into Film Production  (Reuters)
Asian martial arts star Michelle Yeoh, heroine of Oscar-winning "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," is making her debut as a producer in her new film "The Touch."

'Directing not for me,' says film star Michelle Yeoh as she debuts as producer in 'The Touch'  (Associated Press)
Filming on location in Tibet brought plenty of hassles, including monster headaches from altitude sickness, says Malaysian-born actress Michelle Yeoh, but dealing with the censors was a breeze.

Actress Yeoh Produces Feature Film  (Associated Press)
Malaysian-born actress Michelle Yeoh can make death-defying action stunts look easy, but she says producing her first film was a real challenge.

Actress Michelle Yeoh says her "rookie" experience producing a feature film taught her a lot  (Associated Press)
Malaysian-born actress Michelle Yeoh can make death-defying action stunts look easy, but she says producing her first film was a real challenge.

 



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Here we have a classic Yeoh moment at a press conference announcing the search for an actress to play "young Michelle" in The Touch

When Gilles Jacob rang me up, I didn't want to at first. Who am I to judge other's people work ? It can be a real suffering. But then again every director nominated is a winner.

May 5, 2002 - Cannes Judges Michelle Yeoh, David Lynch and Sharon Stone

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This year's Hong Kong Night in Cannes was held at Carlton Hotel beach, evening of 18th,  organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council as a part of  International Route of Hong Kong Films exhibition which lasts from May 18th to 25th at Cannes. The main theme of the night was New Montage From the East.

Indicates items new to the site since the previous update, NOT necessarily new stories/articles written recently.

**The news is gathered from Associated Press reports and any interviews I come across during my travels through the net**

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