Chinese New Year is almost upon us, but director Jack Neo has more to celebrate than the impending Year of the Snake. The first film in his Ah Boys To Men duology is officially the highest-grossing Asian film of all time in Singapore – having raked in over S$6 million since its release in November 2012 – and the second installment in the franchise is set to march into cinemas here on Friday.

Here's a bit of news that might prove controversial: looks like Yu Shu Lien will fight again. Deadline reports that the Weinstein Company has greenlit a sequel to Ang Lee's martial arts epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. At this point, there's no news on whether the cast for the first film will reprise their roles (including Michelle Yeoh as Yu), although one thing is pretty certain: Lee isn't involved. Instead, Ronny Yu is in talks to direct. More details after the jump!

It’s hard to believe veteran actor Tony Leung Chiu-Wai – in town to promote his new blockbuster martial arts epic The Grandmaster – is fifty years old. In person, Leung looks easily ten years younger, trim and almost boyish in his slim-fit cardigan and jeans. But, for all his experience in the industry, he candidly told us that filming The Grandmaster was one of his most challenging jobs ever – one that’s caused him to break a bone (or two) and shed a tear. Read more...

Here's another reason for you to get excited about Monsters University, Pixar's upcoming prequel to its smash shit Monsters Inc. On top of getting to find out how Mike and Sully met, we've just received teaser footage of the short that customarily accompanies Pixar's main feature. This time, it's a lovely little short film called Blue Umbrella, and it's about... well, two umbrellas falling in love in the midst of a rainstorm.