[2010.08.02] ABRUPT END FOR HUANG XIAOGANG MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

Huang Xiaoming, Joe Chan Qiao-En

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Just completely the Chen Kaige directed ORPHAN OF ZHAO in the plains of Inner Mongolia, Huang Xiaoming returned to Beijing to participate in the John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) produced Asian Games film BREAKING THE WAVES (SPLASH WAVE YOUTH). Under the blazing sun of Beijing he rowed the dragon boat while romancing top Taiwan idol series star Joe Chen Qiao-En. Last night he even performed a romantic marriage proposal scene in front of the church in Wangfujiang. The attentive Huang Xiaoming not only took great care of his co-star Chen Qiao-en, but also deliberately prepared beverages and food for the over 100 workers in the crew as a late night snack.

An emotional scene was shot that night, as the romantic marriage proposal ended in a car accident. In order to save "Xiaoyue", the Huang Xiaoming played "Tianhua" pushed Chen Qiao-En away from an oncoming vehicle. Chen Qiao-En landed on the heavy padding on the set. Huang Xiaoming very attentively extended a gentlemanly hand to help Chen Qiao-En up after pushing her down and asked her whether his position and strength were appropriate, which Chen Qiao-En praised. Since the shoot took place late at night, Huang Xiaoming even asked his assistant to buy a variety of beverages and food like KFC for the over 100 workers of the team as late night snack.

The team chose a church in the famous Beijing business circle Changan Street to shoot the romantic marriage proposal between the Huang Xiaoming played "Tianhua" and Chen Qiao-En played "Yuan Xiaoyue". Because the shoot took place on the weekend in the business district, the team tried a variety of ways to isolate the shoot location and the streets to keep the crowd from affecting it. They also waited until after midnight when all the stores were closed before shooting. However several hundred people looked on from afar and were reluctant to leave. They stood at any gap that Huang Xiaoming would enter in hopes of seeing the idol.

[2010.08.02] IF YOU ARE THE ONE MEMORABLE TO GE YOU, SHU QI

Shu Qi, Feng Xiaogang, Ge You

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IF YOU ARE THE ONE 2 began production in Sanya, Hainan. Huayi chief Wang Zhonglei, director Feng Xiaoming, stars Ge You and Shu Qi attended the press conference. The team launched Kung Ming Lanterns to wish for a smooth production. Ge You and Shu Qi poked fun at each other and said that in real life they would choose the other just like in the film.

IF YOU ARE THE ONE 2 tightly followed the story of the previous film, the story of Qin Fen and Xiaoxiao. After returning from Hokkaido, Xiaoxiao gave off on Mr. Fong but still did not fall in love with Qin Fen. Thus they decided to live together first. Xiaoxiao after drinking admitted that her feelings for Qin Fen was not love as they gradually grew apart. Qin Fen returned to Beijing and became a television station host. Qin Fen's good friend, program producer Li Xiangshan had cancer. Qin Fen and friends planned a "farewell to life party" for him. Xiaoxiao and Qin Fen at the event were full of emotions as they reunited.

Someone asked Ge You, "In real life, would you choose Shu Qi?" Ge You replied, "Absolutely." When asked for a reason, Ge You kept quiet. "Confidential." When Shu Qi got the same question, Shu Qi answered in the same manner. Ge You continued to express his "humorous" side. When a reporter asked him about the remaining guests on the matchmaking program IF YOU ARE THE ONE, Ge You responded, "They should go for matchmaking." The pretty location had everyone in a good mood. Feng Xiaogang and Ge You could not help but sing out loud to celebrate the production start. Then, the team wished for a smooth production with a Kung Ming Lantern launch.

[2010.08.02] TANG WEI SPARED WHITE DEER PLAIN SEX SCENE?

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Based on writer Chen Zhongshi's classic work WHITE DEER PLAIN, the film has been in preparation for eight years. When the novel WHITE DEER PLAIN was released, it ran into trouble for its sexual descriptions. The film naturally could not get past this difficult point either. Thus most of the attention had gone to the film's lead actress. Reportedly rumors of Tang Wei joining the production were not empty, as director Wang Quanan expressed that indeed Tang Wei has been invited.

After the addition of three substance actors Zhang Fengyi, Wu Gang and Liu Wei, the film production has finally shown signs of life. However currently the film's "Bai Xiaowen", "Lu Zhaopeng", "Heiwa" remained mysteries. The film's most controversial women "Tian Xiaoe" and most pristine woman "Bai Ling" also made people curious. However, director Wang Quanan reportedly considered Tang Wei to be the best lead actress choice. Sun Honglei was also under consideration for the role of "Heiwa".

Reportedly, Tang Wei was Wang Quanan's best choice for "Tian Xiaoe" and has already been invited. However, due to the series of setbacks from LUST CAUTION, Tang Wei would consider using a double for WHITE DEER PLAIN's sex scenes. Someone from the production said, "Tang

Wei's invitation to performance was only a suggestion from others, it has not been confirmed." On the other hand, Tang Wei's Mainland promotional company stated that so far they have only heard and not received an official invitation from the team. If Tang Wei truly joined the cast, it

would be her first film in the Mainland since her ban was lifted.

[2010.08.02] AARON KWOK PERSONALLY PERFORMS FLAWLESS EXPLOSION SCENE

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Benny Chan Muk Sing earlier lead the CITY UNDER SIEGE (CHUEN SING GAI BEI) cast members Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Shu Qu, Collin Chou Siu Lung, Wu Jing, Zhang Jingchu to attend the Beijing premiere press conference. Chan Muk Sing pointed out that this film broke all Hong Kong traditional action film format as a merger of Chinese martial art fighting and Hollywood mutant subjects. He pointed out that Hollywood special effect films completely relied on special effects, but all the fight scenes in his new film were truly actor performed. For example Wu Jing's staff and Chinese kung fu fights against mutants, they were elements that would not appear in Hollywood films.

Chou Siu Lung, Wu Jing and Kwok Fu Sing all performed the fight scenes personally. They did not use doubles even during explosion scenes. Chou Siu Lung after inhaling poisonous gas became a criminal and Wu Jing played a mutant catching expert. In the film they had many fight scenes. Chou Siu Lung pointed out that Wu Jing was a great opponent in action scenes. Wu Jing also expressed that fighting with Chou Siu Lung was very smooth as several shots only took one take straight. He was very happy. He also pointed out that Chou Siu Lung looked thin but his arm strength was very strong. Once he knocked him to the ground with one shot.

Shu Qi and Zhang Jingchu also had action scenes. In one scene Chou Siu Lung tossed Shu Qi to the air, Zhang Jingchu turned into an action actress and battled mutants. Chan Muk Sing in order to achieve the kung fu fighting realism arranged for Kwok Fu Sing to train before the

production began. Kwok Fu Sing faced Chou Siu Lung's martial art and Hollywood backgrounds with some stress but thought it was a great opportunity to learn.

[2010.08.02] DARK HORSE TOBY CHAN BECOMES TRIPLE CROWN MISS HONG KONG

Toby Chan Ting Yan

First runner up Sammi Cheung Sau Man, Miss Hong Kong Toby Chan, second runner up Lisa Ch'ng (Chong Si Ming)

Monica Chan Fat Yung (top), Tracy Ip Chui Chui were among the past Miss Hong Kong winners honored.

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Sammi Cheung, Toby Chan, Lisa Ch'ng

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Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) was one of the judges

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The 2010 Miss Hong Kong pageant took place last night at the Hong Kong Coliseum. The result was rather unexpected since none of the pre race favorites placed. The winner went to contestant 13 Toby Chan Ting Yan, who also won "Miss International Good Will" and the "Travel Ambassador Prize". First runner up was contestant 15 Sammi Cheung Sau Man while contestant 5 Lisa Ch'ng (Chong Si Ming) was second runner up. When her name was announced jeers arose. Contestant 9 Crystal Li (Lee Suet Ying) won "Miss Photogenic".

[2010.08.01] LU CHUAN HELPS ASIA GAMES FOR FREE

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The first Guangzhou volunteer promotional film will officially premiere 100 days before the Asian Games. Famous director Lu Chuan reached in Guangzhou today to attend the press conference. He hoped through this promotional film more would be concerned about Guangzhou volunteers and become a Asian Games volunteer to deliver the Asian Game volunteer service motto of "Together, Even More Exciting". "Volunteer service is the kindest, highest and purest job. Guangzhou volunteers are very excellent. I am very happy to make the promotional film for them for no salary! I believe many directors will gladly do so. Hopefully this promotional film will bring more attention to our Guangzhou volunteers and the job of volunteer service." Lu Chuan said.

Speaking of the promotional film highlight, Lu Chuan pointed out that each major event's promotional production homogeneity phenomenon was severe. The Guangzhou volunteer promotional film's bright spot was that it displayed Guangzhou's heavy Langnan specialty and "friendly, inclusive" theme, even better it delivered the idea of "stimulating society for a harmonious Asia". In addition, in comparison to similar product, the Guangzhou volunteer promotional film had more solid feeling of life and closely followed volunteers' real lives. It was not generally elegant like star films. Lu Chuan felt, the 4 volunteer leads in the promotional film were ordinary volunteer representatives who were selected from the volunteers. They had real and touching stories and their experience could reflect the spirit of the Guangzhou volunteers. Guangzhou volunteer promotional film established a foothold in the Asian Games but not formally rooted in the Asian Games. It could be a "post Asian Games" volunteer promotional film.

[2010.08.01] JOEY YUNG REJECTS RAYMOND LAM ON STAGE FOR REVENGE

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Raymond Lam Fung, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan

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Raymond Lam Fung's COME 2 ME BEAUTY LIVE ON STAGE concert series ended at the Hong Kong Coliseum two nights ago. Joey Yung Cho Yi was the final show guest. When Lam Fung saw Joey he immediately addressed her as "Big Sister". Joey laughed and said that she could not live up to the title and praised Lam Fung as so electrifying that many television screens backstage were burnt out.

Earlier reportedly Lam Fung was reluctant to kiss his THE JADE AND THE PEARL (FEI CHUI MING JU) co-star Joey on screen. She opened by jokingly said, "That scene was the most exciting; but days later rumors said that you were unwilling to kiss me, making me this young girl unable to keep anything down for a few days!" Lam Fung jokingly clarified with action and pretended to kiss Joey, who pushed him away. Joey joked, "I don't dare to you here, you only have to say where your heart was true!" Although Lam Fung sincerely said that he was for real, he acted very unwillingly. When asked whether he truly kissed, Lam Fung reluctantly said, "Depending on the situation! Kisses have many techniques and could use positions to pretend. (Then you weren't for real!) No, Joey is special in her own way!"