[2011.04.06] THE LOST BLADESMAN SATIRIZES THE PRESENT WITH THE PAST

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The epic film THE LOST BLADESMAN (GUAN WON CHEUNG) that will be released on April 28 in the Mainland had one major scene in which Cao Cao tearfully buried Guan Yunchang. It appeared in the beginning and the end of the film, so obviously it was important to the directors. One of the directors Felix Chong Man Keung said that Cao Cao regretted that he was unable to convince "enemy" Guan Yunchang to join him. Cao Cao said about Guan Yunchang, "He originally was a wolf, but was born with the heart of a sheep." Thus he and the other director Alan Mak Siu Fai wanted to display how Cao Cao felt about Guan Yunchang through this major scene.

According to history, Guan Yunchang was carelessly defeated in Jing Province and finally captured. He was executed with his son Guan Xing. Sun Quan sent Guan Yu's head to Cao Cao to gain favor. Cao Cao held a national burial for him. On one hand one hero appreciated another, on the other Cao Cao wanted to incite Liu Bei's hatred for Sun Quan and start a new round of battles. Playing Cao Cao in the film, Jiang Wen ordered carpenters to make a fragrant wooden body for Guan Yunchang to match with the head that Sun Quan presented. Then he led everyone in mourning and buried Guan Yu with a national burial ceremony. Cao Cao even personally paid his respect to Guan Yunchang. Through this national burial scene Cao Cao's sly scheme was thoroughly on display. Mak and Chong said, "Actually it is like good rivals and enemies in our society today, one day they may become good partners. In politics and in business no one is an enemy forever."

The director handled another famous scene of crossing five passes and slaying six generals appropriately, even Jiang Wen after watching it praised the directors' abilities as it was a very suitably shocking scene. Chong Man Keung said, "In the process of crossing five passes and slaying six generals, Guan Yunchang thought about which was more important between Liu Bei and the nation. Mak Siu Fai and I also hope to use a modern angle to treat this historical costume drama, to satirize the present with the past and to warn the people today. This is also the film's point that is the most representative of the times."

[2011.04.05] ANTHONY WONG ASKS SON FOR FORGIVENESS

Anthony Wong humorously apologizes to his son

Miriam Yeung Chin Wa

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Wong Yat Yat, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Janice Man Wing Shan

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Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Janice Man Wing Shan, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Lin Li and others last night attended the film PUNISHED (BO YING) world premiere. Wong Chau Sun's son Wong Yat Yat guest starred in the film as Chau Sun's son, but he was very shy. At first he did not dare to pose for photos on stage and later only posed for a group photo. Director Law Wing Cheong said that the biggest pleasant surprise was Yat Yat. Did Chau Sun communicate with his son about acting at home? He said that he did not need to, the director would take care of that. He joked that actually yelling everyday was not advisable, it had to be done like in the film to avoid any issue. He jokingly said to his son, "Please forgive me for sometimes crossing the line."

Later Chau Sun and his son were interviewed. He said that reporters followed his son recently, thus he brought him out to meet everyone at once. He also hoped that no one would follow his son to school, which would affect his education. Did Yat Yat forgive his father? He said that Papa actually was not mean. Speaking of this film, he said that at first he was very nervous, gradually he was OK. However Yat Yat said that he was not interested in acting again because his goal was to become a cosmetic surgeon.

Earlier Wong Chau Sun posted a photo with god son Edison Chen Koon Hei, resulting in online criticism that like father like son and accusations that both were promiscuous. Chau Sun angrily responded, "Who am I promiscuous with now." Chau Sun pointed out that this time was not considered angry. He said, "In 500,000 people one or two have to be crazy. Other people online yelled at them back and triggered a war of words. They are all crazy, no need to mind them." He honestly said that he talked fashion collaboration with Chen Koon Hei but not yet about movies. Chau Sun also said that God Son's mood actually has already been settled. Everyone had stages in level and could learn from setbacks. Isabella Leong Lok Si was rumored to return to Hong Kong at the end of the year. Chau Sun said that she has not mentioned it. Even if she came back to Hong Kong to visit relatives it did not mean that she would stay.

Miriam Yeung Chin Wa last night came in support. She joked that since she worked with director Law Wing Cheong on two films, if she did not come she was afraid of being punished. In the film Siu Chai had many fight scenes. She said, "He is so cool, Men are cool like that." Would she make any fight scene? She said that if she was pregnant how could she, she should not take the role then become pregnant. She would properly plan. In addition, this film passed Mainland inspection without any editing. Man Wing Shan was very happy and appreciative, all the hard work was worth it.

[2011.04.05] FRIENDS PRAY FOR ALAN TANG

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Daughters Yip Yan (right) and Yip Wai (second left) keep their mother Janet (left) company

Alan Tang's widow Janet

May Law Mei Mei darts straight into the funeral home, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau follows

Joyce Cheng Yun Yi has no comment

Philip Chan Yun Kin says that Janet is very emotional, crying again and again.

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Big Brother's family and friends burn offerings

Alan Tang Kwong Wing's dog appears to be waiting for its master to return

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Known as "Student Prince", Alan Tang Kwong Wing last week passed away due to heart disease. Yesterday was Big Brother's first 7 and his family and friends including Chan Suk Fun and her son Chan Ka Ho went to his home. Everyone prepared some items for first 7. The garden also had a lot of paper offering.

Tang Kwong wing's wife and daughters yesterday along with friends and family conducted the first 7 ceremony for Big Brother at the Hong Kong Funeral Home and prayed for him. Big Brother's elder daughter Tang Yip Yan said that friends and family also came, but the pall bearer list has not yet been set. Would the Performing Artist Guild assist? She said, "Thank you." Many Big Brother's friends attended the ceremony. They included John Chiang Dai Wai, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and May Law Mei Mei, Connie Chan Bo Chu, Yang Tin King, Yeung Chiu Sing, Philip Chan Yun Kin and his daughter.

Chan Yun Kin pointed out that yesterday many friends came to pray for Big Brother. Reporters saw friends and family with lucky charms, was this a secret service? He denied that and said that Big Brother's services will take place on the 14th and the 15th. He pointed out that Mrs. Tang was very heart broken. Perhaps everything reminded her of him, every time an old friend came she would cry. Chan Yun Kin pointed out that Big Brother in his heart was a real leader and praised Big Brother as a very loyal person. His passing was truly too sudden. He hoped that his family would be able to live on strongly.

In addition, Radio and Television Hong Kong produced a special WE MISS ALAN TANG special in memory of this forever "Student Prince" and described the source of the nickname Big Brother. In an interview from 1995 or 96, Big Brother said that when he was little he was called Wing Jai, but he did not know when everyone started calling him Big Brother. Big Brother has been in the business for several decades and made countless films. His co-stars were all beauties. His favorite film was Joe Cheung Tung Cho's RETURN ENGAGEMENT (JOI JIN GONG WU) and FLAMING BROTHERS (GONG WU LUNG FU MOON), in RETURN ENGAGEMENT he and Law Mei Mei played father and daughter. Among his film company distributions, his favorite was AS TEARS GO BY (WONG GOK KA MOON), not DAYS OF BEING WILD (AH FEI JING JUEN).

Big Brother also pointed out that his father operated many theaters in the Mainland and saw many opera actors' life habits. Thus he was extremely opposed to him entering show business. In his movies his co-stars were all beauties like Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha) and Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha), but rarely had many rumor. He honestly said that as soon as he got into character he would love his co-star very much, but he would remind himself not to do "anything else". Speaking of his married life, he said that when two people got together they needed time to adjust and be tested. No one could be right all the time Unless they were intended on signing divorce papers, they wanted to maintain the relationship they had to keep the other's feeling in mind.

[2011.04.05] EASON CHAN AND RENE LIU KISS IN THE BATHROOM

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Eason Chan Yik Shun and Rene Liu (Lau Yeuk Ying) starred in MR. & MRS. SINGLE (YUN FUN NAM NUI). Milk Tea in the film changed from her usual role and played a career woman. After spending day and night with subordinate Chan Yik Shun, his warmth melted her on one business trip and finally they fell in love. They exchanged a kiss in the bathroom. Eason and Milk team worked together for the first time, but their performance was not affected. Instead they quickly nailed the shot in one take. Did Eason report to his wife first? He honestly said, "No! She rarely interferes with my work." Milk Tea also said that they had chemistry in their collaboration.

[2011.04.05] BONNIE XIAN HAS BOTTOM LINE

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Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai) earlier appeared on an interview with Eva Lai Yin San and Fung Ka Chun. Sik Sin Lai got into the business after participating in STAR OF TOMORROW.

Sin Sik Lai said that she competed not because she wanted to break into show business but for the trip to Australia. The result was expected. After she got into the business she met many friends and learned more about drama. Thus she discovered her passion for acting. As for movies, Sin Sik Lai said that as long as the script and the subject were appropriate and attractive she would not mind whether the subject was sensitive or daring like GIRL$ (NUI NUI). She said that as long as she maintained her bottom line she would not worried about going overboard. In addition her family's support and trust gave her even more confidence in difficult challenges. Sin Sik Lai is rehearsing a play about a cyclist. In the show she played the male lead's girlfriend. The stage as a new attempt for her. Finally, Sin Sik Lai said that her future plan was a chance to make a purely romantic film.

[2011.04.04] PRINCE WOULD BE WILLING TO BARE ALL FOR MAGGIE CHEUNG

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Popular Taiwan idol Prince (Chiu Sheung-Yi) yesterday with the film HONEY PUPU director Chen Hung-I and lead actress Lin Chen-Shi came to attend an event. The film's other actor Kid had an all nude performance. Prince was asked whether he dared to perform in the buff. He said it would depend on the lead actress. If she was Maggie Cheung Man Yuk then OK, Andy Lau Tak Wa too.

Prince said that HONEY PUPU's story was about how many things in the world would suddenly vanish so seize the moment. In the film he played an otaku who loved to draw, which to him was a huge challenge. His otaku look was very silly, he walked and moved like a dummy. He said that he studied Taiwan singer Crowd Lu (Lo Kwong Chung)'s hairstyle. During the shoot he also had to get over himself mentally. Did he have any kiss scene with Lin Chen-Shi? Prince said no, but in one scene Lin Chen-Shi wore a very thin shirt and underwear and leaned on his chest. He was very shy and did not dare to move or look. He looked calm but actually his heart beat very fast. The director benefited him. Prince said, "Yes." What kind of character would he like to play? Prince thought and then said he would like to make a costume film like RED CLIFF. He also has never ridden a horse in a shoot.

[2011.04.04] CARINA LAU IS A CHARMING RETRO GOLDEN DOLL

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The 30th Hong Kong Film Award earlier invited the Best Actor, Actress, Director and New Actor nominees to pose for the program photos. They included Best Actress nominees Carina Lau Ka Ling, Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Tang Wei, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, and Best Actor nominees Tony Leung Ka Fai, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chow Yun Fat, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung.

Nominated for her role Wu Zetian in DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME (DIK YUN KIT ji TUNG TIN DAI GOK), Lau Ka Ling was dressed in a retro gold look with antique gold accessories. She made different poses with familiarity and had an unique classic elegance. The six time nominee Ka Ling said about the challenge from the other four nominees, "I just face it normally. Now I look forward very much to performances that I have never tried before. For example the Lam Ching Ha (Brigitte Lin) played Invincible Asia, the character could be man or woman. With the strong martial art ability she felt very amazing. In reality I have this type of sometimes very guy but sometimes very girl personality. I really want to try this type of character."

Another nominee Ho Chiu Yi during the shoot tied up her hair and dyed the sides gold to put her daring personality on display. Recently winning a Sitges International Film Festival Best Actress, her potential should not be overlooked.

As for the seven time BEAST STALKER (JING YUN) Best Actor Cheung Ka Fai, he was asked whether he was confident about defeating his competition and win the Best Actor again. he said, "This time I am not only happy and excited about the nomination, the rarest is competing with

several important actors. I am already satisfied with the 1/5 chance to win the award. Instead I am nervous for director (Dante) Lam Chiu Yin, I very much want him to win Best Director."

On the day of the shoot, Cheung Ka Fai, Chow Yun Fat, and Cheung Hok Yau ran into each other at the studio. They chatted and laughed as they talked about films and costumes. They even discussed the photography results. The scene was very pleasant. The youngest among the nominees, Tse Ting Fung also interpreted an extraordinary style in coordination with the theme.