Friday, June 29, 2018

[2018.06.30] JESSICA HESTER HSUAN IS AFRAID LOUIS KOO MAY KICK HER OFF THE STAIRS

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The film A WITNESS OUT OF THE BLUE (FAN JUI YIN CHEUNG) yesterday started production. Producer Derek Yee Tung Sing, director Fung Chih Chiang (Fung Chi Keung), actors Louis Koo Tin Lok, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Philip Keung Ho Man, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Ling Man Lung, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei and Chan Kwok Bong attended the worship ceremony. Suen Huen said that this time she would suffer Koo Tin Lok's torture, as she was afraid that he would kick her off the stairs!

Playing a couple with Koo Tin Lok in the film, Suen Huen said, "We are the cute pair, not an usual one!" Goo Jai also said that they in the film had a love hate relationship. When asked if they would have any intimate scene, Suen Huen said no because in the film her romance with Goo Jai would only be decoration. Goo Jai also said that this would be the most realistic crime film, thus he would wait until the next film BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) to add intimate scenes.

Suen Huen continued that this time she had to play a visually impaired character. In the past she has played blind and went to a school for the blind to get an understanding, but this time she would not. She also revealed that in the film before they started dating, Goo Jai had a scene in which he had to beat her. "We will have to see how rough he will get. The script also says that I am powerless to strike back. For over a decade he hasn't done anything vicious. This time I am afraid that he will kick me off the stairs! I hope he will know to hold back, because I used to be very focused and would hit for real. I would be afraid of hurting my co-star." She also said that in order to handle this scene, she would first work out to prepare to get hit.

Goo Jai said that in the film he played a robber who was planning to rob a jewelry store and would shoot a robbery scene at a busy intersection. He has already applied for the required road blocks and probably would have a big scale and realistic shoot, because he would carry a machine gun to the robbery. Earlier a prop manager was sentenced for prop currency. Would the film use prop cash or avoid the trouble entirely? Goo Jai responded, "We won't avoid it, and it doesn't matter. We are robbing a jewelry store, and before get the jewelry we are already killing people!"

Cheung Kai Chung would play a cop this time. Yesterday he shot an injured look after a fight with the robbers. He said that the film would have a lot of heavyweight action and gun fights. He would try to perform the stunts himself, but if his performance would not be on par as the stunt actors he would not waste the team's time. In addition, a bird in the film was the key to solving the case. Thus Ah Chung had to ask a bird expert Lau Sum Yau for help. Sum Yau said that now she is learning to be with the bird and it is being trained to learn Cantonese. Reporters joked that would Sum Yau also have to learn Cantonese as well? She said, "I have to learn the tone of an expert, the pronunciation would be harder so I need time to prepare." Ah Chung said that he was afraid of birds. "The trainer told me to hold my hand out for the bird to bite to communicate and it would not hurt, but I was afraid and it still hurt. However I overcame it and now I already dare to touch it."

On Chi Kit recently became a father again. He admitted that he was still very happy, he would wake up with a smile every morning. As soon as he got up he would play with his son. He said that at first he was the most worried that his two and a half year old daughter would be jealous, but he never expected her to be a good sister. She knew to take care of her brother, so he relaxed very quickly. Does his son have a Chinese name yet? Andy said that his mother would ask a master to come up with a name. Would he try for another? He said, "I feel now is enough, let it be! However I feel my son is very tiny, my daughter is already much bigger. I would start to feel a little reluctant!"

As for how he would reward his wife Jessica C., Andy said, "I will give her whatever she wants, she is Wonder Woman in my heart. She is everything. After carrying the baby for nine months, after giving birth she very quickly recovered. The next day she was already able to walk, which was very amazing. My Mommy told me that when she had me, she had to lie in bed to rest for a month." However his wife reportedly lost a lot of hair after giving birth. He clarified, "Impossible, I lose more hair than her!" Speaking of playing a bad guy this time, as far as he knew he would have a gun fight with Goo Jai. Would he be more careful now that he is a father of two? He admitted, "I would, that's very natural. After my daughter's birth I no longer dared to repeat a lot of stunts. I didn't take as much risk as I used, because an injury would require a long time to recover. In addition the doubles are young and recover fast."

Thursday, June 28, 2018

[2018.06.29] ANDY LAU STARTS WORK ON THE WHITE STORM 2

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The Fox Media Group and Penguin Pictures joint release, Andy Lau Tak Wa produced, Wong Kwok Keung directed original mini series THE TRADING FLOOR last night held a celebration banquet and announced its second season will soon begin production. Wa Jai hoped for the original team to return. He joked that he would wait until the third season to participate.

Wa Jai, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Joseph Chang, Maggie Cheung Ho Yee, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Poon Chan Leung yesterday attended the banquet. Wa Jai revealed that currently he is busy with his new film THE WHITE STORM 2 (SO DUK 2). Every week he worked for four days, a normal work rate. Because he had to work, Wa Jai put more effort into maintaining himself. "Don't you feel I am back to being handsome again?" Aside from movies, Wa Jai also had to prepare for his year end concert. Recently he was even invited to be an Oscar voter. "I have been invited, I haven't seen the qualifying films yet. Any voter who has not seen the qualifying films would not be qualified to vote. This time I am already very happy to be invited, I will be able to enjoy films and genres from different nations. (Would you have time to watch all the movies?) If I don't I would lose the voting qualification. I won't lie to everyone and say that I saw it when I didn't."

Wa Jai was rumored to be a father again. He denied it. "Earlier at the fan club meeting I already denied it. I will keep going. (Would you like to have a new member of the family?) I do, I wouldn't say I would dislike it. I let everything take its natural course."

Joseph Chang in the series needed someone to dub his Cantonese lines. Chang said, "Earlier when I made WILD CITY (MAI SING) (Soi) Cheang Pou Soi dubbed my Cantonese. (Would you learn Cantonese?) My language ability is okay, but Cantonese is rather hard." Chun Yu said, "Using all new language in a performance actually is rather dangerous."

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

[2018.06.28] FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 24 2018

For the week ending Sunday June 24 2018
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10 BLOCKERS
    d. Kay Cannon
    Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, John Cena,
      Kathryn Newton, Gideon Aldon, Geraldine Viswanathan


  9 FIFTY FIRST KISSES
  Can : 50 Chi Chor Mun
    d. Yuichi Fukuda
    Takayuki Yamada, Masami Nagasawa, Tsuyoshi Muro, Katsuya, Taiga,
      Hirona Yamazaki, Shinya Owada, Jiro Sato
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 114 mins.
  Opening June 14 2018
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/QDusS6FcnS8

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Daisuke Yuge is a tour guide in Hawaii and also studies astronomy. He used to fool around until he meets Rui Fujishima at a cafe and falls in love with her at first sight. But Rui suffers from problem to retain new memory since a car accident and forgets about Daisuke on the next day...


  8 WHEN SUN MEETS MOON
  Can : Mau Yut Mau Yuet
  Lit : Certain Day Certain Month
  AKA : Mau Yun Mau Yuet
  Lit : Certain Person Certain Month
  AKA : SUN, MOON AND STAR
  AKA : Yut Yuet Sing
  Lit : Sun Moon Star
  AKA : Sing Si Tai Fan
  Lit : Saint Suggests Rebellion
    d. Benny Lau Wai Hung
    Daichi Harashima, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi),
      Aimee Chan Yan Mei, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui,
      Maggie Shiu Mei Kei, Donny Summer (Ha Siu Sing),
      Mark Lui Chung Tak, Karena Ng Chin Yu
  Rating : I
  Length : 95 mins.
  Opening May 31 2018
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/YuKpnmXZnao

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    In 1992, the young astrology enthusiasts Sun and Moon met under the starry night. They fall for each other but face the challenges from school and family.


  7 DEADPOOL 2
    d. David Leitch
    Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison
      Zazie Beetz, T.J. Miller, Brianna Hillebrand, Jack Kesy,


  6 DEATH WISH
    d. Eli Roth
    Bruce Willis, Vincen D'Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue,
      Dean Norris, Kimberly Elise


  5 THE LEAKERS
  Can : Sit Muk Jeh Moon
  AKA : Sit Muk Jeh
  AKA : Sit Muk Hung Jeh
    d. Herman Yau Lai To
    Francis Ng Chun Yu, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Charmaine Sheh Sze Man
      Kent Cheng Juk Si, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Chrissie Chau Sau Na,
      Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Wiyona Yeung Lau Ching, Kumer So (Fui Hung)
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 103 mins.
  Opening May 31 2018 in Malaysia
  Opening June 21 2018
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/II3aDlgitl4

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    An epidemic threat of an infectious fatal disease broke out in Malaysia. The threat drew international attention immediately. In such a desperate time, the World Health Organization did not object the use of a new medicine manufactured by Amanah, a pharmaceutical firm with international acclaim, before the medicine passed the authorities' examination.

    In the heat of the epidemic, a Malaysian journalist and the eldest son of the chairman of Amanah, Teo Chun Loong,were found dead in a sudden. Although primafacie evidence showed that both were suicide cases, Malaysian police officer Lee Weng Kan suspected the two men were murdered. As Teo Chun Loong’s wife fled to Hong Kong right after her husband's death, Lee Weng Kan went to Hong Kong and joined a Hong Kong police officer, David Wong, to further the investigation.

    Later on, after Teo Chun Loong’s wife was killed in an explosion at her hotel room, Lee Weng Kan and David Wong received an USB flash drive containing a video clip in which a secret organization self-claimed as the Leakers revealed the dark side of the medicine business.

    Meanwhile,Hong Kong journalist Carly Yuen received a call from the Leakers too and was requested to meet up. While the truth was about to be unveiled, killers came to stop it . . .


  4 HOTEL ARTEMIS
    d. Drew Pearce
    Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown, Sofia Boutella,
      Jeff Goldblum, Brian Tyree Henry, Jenny Slate,
      Zachary Quinto, Charlie Day, Dave Bautista,


  3 BROTHER OF THE YEAR
  Can : Dai Lo Hor Yi Tui For Ma?
  Lit : Can Big Brother Be Returned?
    d. Witthaya Thongyooyong
    Sunny Suwanmethanont, Nichkhun Horvejkul, Yaya (Urassaya Sperbund)
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 123 mins.
  Opening June 21 2018
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/M5EEpCt5mfs

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Ever since they were kids until now, Chut and Jane have fought over everything. It’s all because Jane acts more like his mother than his sister and Chut likes to make himself a burden instead of being an older brother. The only time Chut acts like an older brother is when someone shows interest in Jane. Chut will bully her admirers into leaving her alone and considers this as pay back. This is the reason why Jane has to keep her relationship with Moji, her perfect half-Japanese boyfriend, a secret from Chut. Jane doesn't want her relationship to be destroyed at the hands of Chut, like every other one before. However, love isn't something to be kept a secret, and in the end, Chut finds out about Jane and Moji's secret relationship. A great brother like Chut will do everything in his power to put a stop to anything that makes his little sister happy! A romantic comedy by the production team of BAD GENIUS, it surpassed the gross box office of BAD GENIUS in only 1 week in Thailand.


  2 OCEAN'S 8
    d. Gary Ross
    Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling,
      Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham Carter, Awkwafina, Rihanna



  1 JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM
    d. J.A. Bayona
    Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt

[2018.06.28] TONY LEUNG CHIU WAI RECEIVES BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM HIS EUROPE RAIDERS CO-STARS

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Tony Leung Chiu Wai prepares to steal everyone's heart this summer.
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Tony Leung Chiu Wai turned 56 yesterday. His EUROPE RAIDER (AU JAU GUNG LEUK) co-stars Kris Wu Yifan, Tiffany Tang Yan and Jennifer Du Juan sent their "ER family" style video well wishes. Wai Jai also thanked them with a video reply, "All three well wishes were very special. This summer 3 special agents and I will prepare one super strategy for everyone......to steal your hearts!"

[2018.06.28] MICHELLE WAI WANTS ROMANCE WITH ANDY LAU

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Michelle Wai Sze Nga yesterday was a guest at a medical beauty store opening. This year she has been working nonstop. Wai Sze Nga said that recently she has been working on the film JOI GEIN UFO, in which she played a goddess in love with Tsui Tin Yau. Then she would work on another film THE WHITE STORM 2 (SO DUK 2). She said, "In this one I will play a cop, the character is really very different. However I finally get to work with Lau Tak Wa (Andy), which is every actor's dream. When I see Lau Tak Wa I probably will be very nervous. In the film we will have scenes together. However they will be action scenes and not romantic ones. I really want to have romantic scenes. The film also will have Sam Gor (Michael Miu Kiu Wai) and (Carlos) Chan Ka Lok."

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

[2018.06.27] FOR THE WEEK STARTING JUNE 23 2018

GLOBAL CHINESE MUSIC CHART
For the week starting June 23 2018


15 DON'T SPEAK
  Can : Bit Fai Wa
  Tia Ray (Yuan Ya Wei)

14 THE YEARS
  Can : Shui Yuet
  Faye Wong, Natasha Na Ying

13 SIGN OF THE TIMES
  Can : Si Doi Dik Biu Gei
  Wang Feng

12 LIKE SONG
  Can : Yu Gor
  Jason Zhang Jie (Cheung Kit)

11 MEDITERRANEAN SUN
  Can : Yeung Guong Dei Jung Hoi
  Weibird Wei (Wai Lai On)

10 SUNSHINE RAINBOW LITTLE WHITE HORSE
  Can : Yeung Guong Choi Hung Siu Bak Ma
  Wowkie Zhang (Dai Cheung Wai)

 9 LUST
  Can : Tam Luen
  Jane Zhang Liangying

 8 BEHIND MEN
  Can : Nam Yun Bui Hau
  Pakho Chau

 7 SKYCRAPER
  Can : Mor Tin Dai Lau
  Joker Xue (Sit Ji Him)

 6 SLOWLY LIKE YOU
  Can : Man Man Hei Foon Nei
  Karen Mok Man Wai

 5 BLACK RAINBOW
  Can : Hak Choi Hung
  Joyce Cheng Yun Yi

 4 FRIENDS IN LOVED FOR A VERY LONG TIME
  Can : Oi Liu Hung Gau Dik Pung Yau
  Hebe Tien (Tin Fok Yun)

 3 YOU DON'T LOVE ME, IT'S FINE
  Can : Buk Oi Ngor Jau Lai Doh
  Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)

 2 US
  Can : Ngor Moon
  Eason Chan Yik Shun


 1 UNDER THE CLOUDS
  Can : Fei Won Ji Ha
  Han Hong, JJ Lin (Lam Chun Kit)

[2018.06.27] BRYANT MAK KEEPS HEARTBROKEN CARLOS CHAN COMPANY

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Bryant Mak, Carmen Soup and Carlos Chan
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Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Bryant Mak Chi Lok and Carmen Soup (Tong Ka Man) two nights ago attended the horror film BUYER BEWARE (GUK OK) premiere. Mak Chi Lok said that because of the film he developed a brotherly relationship with Chan Ka Lok. "We worked on location in Malaysia. Ka Lok got sick and lost his voice and everyday I brought him medicine. I went to the Genting casino with Tong Ka Man on our free time and won several hundred bucks. We bought durian to celebrate but Ka Lok couldn't have any." Mak Chi Lok praised Chan Ka Lok for being handsome and refined. He hoped to have a chance to work together again in the future. Outside work they also became friends as they often met for sports and leisure. Did the recently heartbroken Chan Ka Lok have any heart to heart talk with him? Mak Chi Lok said, "Rarely, we get it so I wouldn't ask. I would only keep him company."

Chan Ka Lok returned his strange experience while shooting the film in Malaysia for two weeks, as he had fever, sore throat and wisdom tooth problems. He did not even have the voice to deliver his lines. Once he returned to Hong Kong he was fine. He said, "Luckily Chi Lok was experienced and reacted from reading my lips. I thank him for taking care of me, but an argument scene would require further voice work." Chan Ka Lok said that this film was his and Mak Chi Lok's comeback film. "We didn't make a lot of movies before, but when we made this film another director asked us to perform."

Monday, June 25, 2018

[2018.06.26] CARINA LAU TRIES TO LURE TONY LEUNG CHIU WAI TO THE STAGE

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Carina Lau Ka Ling and Tse Kwan Ho's play WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION will begin its run next month. In the play they would play a couple and have their share of intimate scenes. Although they have not rehearsed those scenes yet, Ka Ling boldly stated that she would have no problem with going as far as some LUST, CAUTION (SIK GAI) scenes. At the time she was her husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai's temporary manager, she would arrange for Wai Jai to watch her rehearsal and performance to elevate his interest in the stage. She even looked forward to him and Kwan Ho performing on the stage together.

[2018.06.26] DAYS OF BEING WILD OPENS IN THE MAINLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME

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Media Asia recently announced that the Wong Kar Wai directed DAYS OF BEING WILD (AH FEI JING JUEN) starting yesterday was released in Mainland theaters for the first time. Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Andy Lau Tak Wa and Jacky Cheung Hok Yau starred, and Tony Leung Chiu Wai guest starred. Viewers who have not seen the film at the cinema could enjoy this classic on the silver screen. Wong Kar Wai said, "The no leg bird is still flying." Best Actress nominee Lau Ka Ling also would like viewers to watch it at the movies. "Because aside from the story, the visual art was very classic as well."

Sunday, June 24, 2018

[2018.06.25] CARLOS CHAN GETS HAND FROM THE SUPERNATURAL IN MALAYSIA

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Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Bryant Mak Chi Lok and Carmen Soup (Tong Ka Man) recently worked together on BUYER BEWARE (GUK OK). The trio while shooting in Malaysia ran into supernatural incidents. Chan Ka Lok said that in one scene he was shooting photos with a mobile phone at an unit. Due to an angle issue, he thought, "It would be great if someone would prop up my arm!" Then he really felt a force propping up his arm. After the shoot he realized no one was around. At the time he was a little scared, but he felt that someone was helping him.

In addition, Chan Ka Lok could not help but complain about the shoot. "I was sick for a long time when I made this film, toothache, fever and voice loss. I even had to see a dentist there. Several scenes even needed post production voice work. Everyone said that I was like that because I didn't participate in the worship ceremony, but as a Christian I couldn't." Mak Chi Lok and Tong Ka Man went to the casino on their free time. They said that they have never won money before, that day they bet on their hotel room number and won.

In the film they were all being scared. Would they like to try scaring people in their next horror film? Chan Ka Lok turned it down right away and said that special effect make up was quite a pain. He said that once he saw an actress' special effect make up that really had something burrowing in her arm. It was terrifying! Mak Chi Lok would like the chance to try special effect make up. Tong Ka Man wanted to be pretty. She said that this time she was possessed. She saw that her expressions were all very frightening. In addition, Chan Ka Lok in the film had a passionate scene and showed off his physique. He said that when he got the script it did not have any bed scene. Later the director felt it was needed. He happened to be working out for other jobs so it was perfect for the performance. As for how passionate the bed scene was, he said that everyone would find out at the movies.

[2018.06.25] FRANCIS NG PICKS NANCY WU FOR HIS NEW FILM

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Francis Ng Chun Yu, Nancy Wu Ting Yan, Ken Wong Tak Bun, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and director Sunny Chan Wing Sun yesterday were guest presenters at the Hong Kong dragon boat carnival and promoted their film MEN ON THE DRAGON (YIK LAU DAI SHOOK). Ting Yan was very popular with the dragon boat athletes. Ting Yan thanked Chun Yu for approaching her with the movie and bringing her to the silver screen. Chun Yu joked that other female stars were getting married, having babies and "retiring". Since Ting Yan was not a parent yet and had charm, he asked her to perform.

Chun Yu revealed that this production was very pleasant. He said that in the film he had to row the dragon boat. He would even flirt with the girls on the other dragon boas and ask, "What kind of dragon is yours?" Ting Yan said that in the film she did not have to row. She said, "This is my first film, a new beginning. I thank Chun Yu for asking me." Why would Chun Yu ask Ting Yan to make a movie? He joked, "The others were all married, having children, they have completed their historic mission and retired in glory. Since Ting Yan isn't a parent yet and has charm, I asked her."

In the film Ting Yan played a single mother. Chun Yu was her "soldier" (Someone who would do anything the object of his affection). Has Chun Yu been one in real life? He admitted that he has. "It's an interest, but even as a soldier you can't even go to places that you want to go. When you drive you have no destination, it like you are sleep walking. You have no idea of your own. (Did you get the girl?) Of course I would do that after I get the girl. (Didn't you waiting for the girl to make a move?) Even with pets, in the end you become the soldier."

Recently revealing that she has suitors, Ting Yan was asked if she had any soldier. She said that she would worry about it after her play. Soldiers might not wait for her, Ting Yan said that then they would not even meet the qualification to be soldiers. Would she ask her suitors to buy tickets? Chun Yu chimed in, "Getting tickets are the casual ones, what do you think Ting Yan is? You have to book shows for life." Ting Yan added, "Not the 20 some sea private show, if you are going to book book the big venue. It's a problem of sincerity."

Saturday, June 23, 2018

[2018.06.24] JOHN CHIANG EMIGRATED FROM HONG KONG DUE TO FILM INDUSTRY DISAPPOINTMENT

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John Chiang and Lee Lam Lam have been a model couple in the industry for 44 years.
John Chiang was linked to Valerie Chow while working on a TVB series 24 years ago
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John Chiang Dai Wai earlier appeared on a radio program. Started as a child star, John Gor once was a Shaw stuntman. He caught the eyes of his mentor big director Chang Chen, with VENGEANCE! (BO SAU) he became Hong Kong's first "Asian Best Actor" in 1970 and rose to fame in the film industry. Back then he made countless classic martial art films for Shaw, but later when he became a director he mainly made heart warming films. He explained, "I feel that I would never be as good as Sifu Chang Cheh and Lau Ka Leung. Why would I want to destroy the image that Director Chang Cheh has given me for so long? I can't destroy that!" John Gor admitted that films that he directed were mostly critical but not commercial successes, including the 1986 film SILENT LOVE (TING BUK DOH DIK SUET WA) with Season Ma and first time lead actor Sean Lau Ching Wan. "I prefer to make heart warming films. Because those films didn't have huge budgets, and at the time I saw Lau Ching Wan on television and thought he was decent, very alternative, so I asked him to be the lead actor. Season Ma too. Although this movie didn't make money, but at least its word of mouth was good."

In the early 90s, John Gor sold all of his asset and migrated his entire family to Vancouver, Canada. He said aside from his daughter's education and 1997, the biggest reason was his extreme disappointment in the Hong Kong film industry at the time. "Back then I was extremely disappointed in the film industry. Everyone could still remember when the mob invaded the film industry, the film world's nature completely changed. Everyone was fighting over teaser sales and actors, for example overseas sales could be made with just Andy Lau Tak Wa's name, it was quite a mess! I felt that I no longer belonged here, so I decided to leave. I sold everything, I decided that I wouldn't be without my wife. Then as soon as I got to Canada, Sifu Chang Cheh asked me to make a series in Taiwan. Since Sifu asked I couldn't turn him down, so I came back."

John Gor was at the peak of his popularity when he wed Lee Lam Lam in 1974. John Gor admitted that he married early but he had no regret. "If I told you, back then I had no propositions you wouldn't believe me! Of course I did, but luckily at the time I really was very busy. I had too much to do. When my wife and I met, I was with Shaw and she was a Cathay actress. We originally didn't know each other, but she was very close with my family. Once a friend of ours got married and we met at that wedding. Perhaps this was the so-called love at first sight, so we gave it a try. As soon as we did we tried for over 40 years. I got married very early, but at that time what was I afraid of? I might as well! In addition back then we were with child, we had Yi Lan so we got married. I didn't feel marriage had much effect on me!"

John Gor and Lee Lam Lam were the model couple in the industry, but in 1994 when he returned to Hong Kong to make the TVB series FATE OF THE CLAIRVOYANT his marriage was rumored to be on the rocks. John Gor said, "Why would I be upset at that? I didn't care about what people said, those were rumors. They proved that I performed very well in that series!" Yet with his wife Lee Lam Lam's cancer diagnosis in 2011, John Gor stated that he would be worried no matter the illness was big or small. However he and his wife have seen through life and death. "When the old lady is sick, even with a common cold or cough I would worry -- not to mention it was early term cancer. I absolutely was worried, but the old lady comforted me instead! After chemotherapy she was in a lot of pain. Now her recovery is also because my wife was willing to accept treatment. The two of us actually aren't very afraid of death because everyone know people must die. The difference is who goes first. Even after we pass we wouldn't need to worry where to be placed or would anyone pay their respect. Our thinking is the same, after death we would only need to be cremated then have the ashes scattered then we would be fine."

Friday, June 22, 2018

[2018.06.23] DONNIE YEN GLADLY PICKS UP THE RESPONSIBILITY OF SPREADING POSITIVE ENERGY

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Action film BIG BROTHER (DAI SI HING) held a press conference in Shangha, executive producer, producer and actor Donnie Yen Chi Tan and director Kam Ka Wai along with actors Joe Chen Chiao-En, Yu Kang, Bruce Tong Kwan Chi, Chris Tong Kwan Yiu, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Chaney Lin (Lam Chau Nam) attended. Bona film CEO Yu Dong, producer Wong Jing also attended in support. Chi Tan hoped through the film to bring some positive energy to society. Speaking of the school violence problem, Chi Tan admitted that he ran into it while in school in the U.S. Luckily at the time Bruce Lee was very famous, everyday he dressed like Bruce Lee to school. Everyone also knew that he knew kung fu so he avoided being bullied.

Chi Tan gave his full support this time on and off screen. Chi Tan said, "I have always hoped that my movies would be able to bring some positive energy to society, as a filmmaker I have to be socially responsible. I hope through what little influence I have to bring some motivation to young people. The best place for this is at school." He also said that because he was also a father, everyday he faced a lot of educational problems with his children. Thus he hoped to make a movie that would be able to mix together education, positive energy and commercial elements. Adding in action he ended up with BIG BROTHER.

In the film Chi Tan played a teacher. As soon as he started on the job he ran into the crisis of school closing, at the same time he faced a group of poor performing and behaving students; he used unusual teaching methods with different problem students to resolve each student's problem. In his battle of brains and brawn with the students, Chi Tan not only pleaded but also used punches and kicks to protect this group of children. Speaking of playing a teacher, Chi Tan admitted, "As a father actually everyday I am learning to be a teacher. When I rehearsed with them, it was like communicating with the children at home. During the shoot, I really expressed my real experience."

The film had school violence scene. Chi Tan said that at school he too ran into school violence. "When I first went to school in the U.S., foreigners often discriminated against Chinese. Thus everyday I would encounter some school violence. Luckily at the time I was already studying kung fu. At the time Bruce Lee was very popular in the U.S. Everyday I dressed like Bruce Lee to school. Everyone knew I knew kung fu so they didn't bully me."

Chi Tan said that he was mischievous, exactly like the "problem student" in the film. Later when he became a parent, he paid attention to the children's home education. "I would understand in depth the stress that the students faced everyday, home, psychology, educational system and others. Everyone in the world would face school problems. I hope through my movie I would be able to bring some topics for everyone to discuss."

Chen Chiao-En talked about school violence. She felt that the basic reason was lack of communication. "Very rarely would you run into a teacher as enthusiastic as Big Brother Chi Tan. The teacher I played used other methods to get close to the students, but even more important is more concern. If you run into problems, you not only have to go to teachers for help but also communicate with each other."

As the main character of the film, Chi Tan said that he was very strict and demanding. The Chi Tan recommended director Kam Ka Wai admitted that when he learned that Big Brother Chi Tan asked him to direct he did not dare to believe it. "Actually I was a little afraid that I wouldn't be able to reach his demands, later whether on the set or in post production Big Brother Chi Tan kept leading us. He would use very interesting methods to tell the boring principles." Playing a mischievous female student Li Ching Kwan had car chase scenes in the film. She thanked Big Brother Chi Tan for his guidance, as he would always have some special suggestions to make the movie even better. As the antagonist Yu Kang "complained" a little about how demanding Big Brother Chi Tan was. "I started with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, I really like to fight, but Big Brother Chi Tan is too demanding. He not only let me fight but also wants me to play the piano, which to me truly is painful. However I still have to thank him, because he gave me different space to develop."

Chi Tan said that actually everyone had a very tough time. I hope to use a little of my industry experience to give some newcomers their start. When I wrote the script I hoped to give them the scenes. Later the director asked me to play a teacher so everyone could see me fight. I was more demanding, every actor had to give their most realistic performance. This to them was very rare for their first acting experience. However when everyone watch the movie they won't feel they are acting for the first time."

Child actor Chaney Lin (Lam Chau Nam) played a young Chi Tan. He gave a martial art performance on the spot. Chi Tan praised him, "At such a young age he already has shades of me."

[2018.06.23] WONG KAR WAI RETURNS A PERFECT TONY LEUNG CHIU WAI TO CARINA LAU


Tony Leung earlier attends a regalia in Hungary
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CHUNG KING EXPRESS
HAPPY TOGETHER
Tony Leung Chiu Wai wins Best Actor in Cannes with IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
In 2000 Wong Kar Wai directed IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE brought Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung Chiu Wai back to the Cannes red carpet
2046
THE GRANDMASTER
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Tony Leung Chiu Wai yesterday suddenly sent a text to the media. "All reporter friends how are you, I am Leung Chiu Wai. My management contract with Jet Tone has been completed and ended. From now on for any work need, you can temporarily contact my wife Lau Ka Ling. Thank you everyone." The unexpected "break up" announcement with Jet Tone has led to speculation everywhere.

Suddenly announcing his Jet Tone contract completion, Leung Chiu Wai ended his 30 year manager relationship with Wong Kar Fai. Carina Lau Ka Ling said, "I am only lending him a helping hand before he finds a suitable manager, I am just a contact!"

As for the reason of Wai Jai's departure from Jet Tone, Ka Ling said, "I have to respect Mr. Leung's intention and let him speak for himself!" She opened an entertainment culture industry company to produce film and television series. The company also had a management department. Ka Ling said that her entertainment company was another matter and the two were not be mixed.

Jet Tone yesterday responded, "In 1988, Mr. Leung Chiu Wai and Jet Tone began a 20 year journey. From CHUNG KING EXPRESS, CITY OF SADNESS, from the Golden Horse Award Best Actor to the Cannes Best Actor we share countless glory and always unforgettable moments. In 2018, we decided with this 30 year long friend to explore a new director together and no longer bind each other with a contract. With a new way we will head toward new journey on our own."

Wong Kar Wai personally replied, "Years ago a friend asked us to take care of Leung Chiu Wai. Years later we return Mr. Leung to him in perfect condition. With a glorious history, we have lived up to our duties. Very fulfilled -- Wong Kar Wai"

Wai Jai and Wong Kar Wai have worked together countless times over the years. Starting with DAYS OF BEING WILD (AH FEI JING JUEN), Wai Jai with the Wong Kar Wai directed CHUNG KING EXPRESS, ASHES OF TIME (DUNG CHE SAI DUK), 2046, HAPPY TOGETHER (CHUN GUONG JA SIT) won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor. IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (FA YEUNG NIN WA) even made Wai Jai the Cannes Best Actor.

Their last film together was THE GRANDMASTER (YUT DOI JUNG SI), who knows whether Wai Jai will create another classic with Wong Kar Wai in the future.