娱乐英语新闻:"Shaolin" to join in New Year movie season

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhuanet) -- The film "Shaolin," starring Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and Nicholas Tse, is set to share in the profits the Chinese box office's busiest season.

"Shaolin" will be released at the end of this year during the New Year movie season, it was announced Monday.

Director Benny Chan led a star-studded cast to promote the film at the Shanghai International Film Festival.

Director Benny Chan (3rd from left) leads "Shaolin" cast members Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing and Yu Shaoqun to promote the film in Shanghai on Monday, June 14, 2010.

Despite Andy Lau's absence, Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Fan Bingbing, Wu Jing, Yu Shaoqun and Bai Bing were all present.

The press conference on Monday rallied these stars for the first time since filming wrapped. Passionate photographers and excited fans packed the venue, and heartthrob Nicholas Tse attracted screams almost every time he started talking.