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This week: Johnnie To
This week: Johnnie To

No one knows the streets of Hong Kong quite like Johnnie To. From love stories to the city's criminal underbelly, the prolific filmmaker continues to capture the essence of his fast-paced home town.

China's queen of quirk
China's queen of quirk

Chinese actress Zhou Xun is a face recognized by millions, but so far, little known outside of China. That might change with her latest film "Confucius" and a growing portfolio of quirky roles and eye-catching performances.

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Leading man: Lee Byung-hun
Leading man: Lee Byung-hun

With over 20 years as an actor, Lee Byung-hun has a gained a serious on-screen persona. But when the camera is off, the 39-year-old South Korean is more joker than brooding artist.


Making a name for herself
Making a name for herself

Is Ai Carina Uemura a Japanese Beyoncé or more an Asian Missy Elliott? Known simply as "AI", she has been working hard to create her own sound and identity.

Master of the spectacular
Master of the spectacular

Watch the full show with Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and online extras from CNN's interview as he talks about fame and facing up to critics.
The world of Lagerfeld
The world of Lagerfeld

The world of fashion can be a brutal environment, but luckily Karl Lagerfeld is "built for the battlefield." Watch the full show as he explains his creative process and how he's survived tough times.

Life after Crocodile Hunter
Life after Crocodile Hunter

CNN's Anna Coren gets a glimpse into the lives of Terri, Bindi and Bob, the late Steve Irwin's family, who continue the television conservationist's work at Australia Zoo.


Face to face with Zizou
Face to face with Zizou

CNN's Andrew Stevens questioned the French football hero on his career, his life after football and of course that 'incident' in the 2006 World Cup Final. Did he recieve an elegant reply or a swift verbal riposte?

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