[2013.04.30] NICK CHEUNG ALMOST DROWNS IN SINKING CAR

Nick Cheung with years of action film experience would not force anything

Finally Ka Fai escapes unharmed.

Nick Cheung appears to be suffering inside the sinking car

Benny Chan's heart aches for a freezing Nick Cheung
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Nick Cheung Ka Fai recently worked on the Universe new film METAMORPHOSIS (SO DUK). Director Benny Chan Muk Sing asked more and more of him. Two days ago they even shot a scene in which Ka Fai was trapped inside a sinking vehicle. Some stills immediately were unveiled online. The water pressure forced Ka Fai's face against the glass. After successfully escaping his head was crushed in the gap of the door and he could suffocate for real at any moment. Many said that he was professional but urged him to be careful.

Ka Fai however could not be calmer. "I have made action scenes for years. If I feel I can't do it, I definitely wouldn't force anything. However the sea water was very cold, which was the most memorable. Chan Muk Sing was great. With my safety in mind he had a boat on stand by. The crew had underwater cameras and dove into the sea to capture the most convincing side. I thought the results were great."

Chan Muk Sing's heart ached for Ka Fai. "Maybe due to a storm, the temperature was very low. He was in the water for several hours and his teeth were chattering. Many crew members told me not to shoot for so long. I felt the danger there was even more serious than being trapped in the car. Actually I already accepted several takes. Ka Fai was the one who asked if he could try again. He really is very responsible and professional."

Ka Fai while busy with METAMORPHOSIS also took time to participate in his new film MMA (GIK JIN)'s post production voice work. Actually the film had a 10 minute trailer for the Cannes Film Festival to attract overseas buyers. Ka Fai and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing's film CONSPIRATORS (TUNG MAU) almost reached HK$10 million, no wonder Ka Fai happily said, "I am very satisfied with such a performance, thank you everyone for the respect and the support."

[2013.04.30] CHRISTY CHUNG REMEMBERS BIRD FECES

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Sam Lee Chan Sam in the film THE INCREDIBLE TRUTH (WAN CHUEN) played a serious Japanese cop and had many scenes with Christy Chung Lai Tai. Chung Lai Tai revealed that the memorable was a heroic rescue scene. "That day the ground had a lot of bird feces, when I lay on the ground it really stank. Luckily the crew worried about bird flu and tried to coordinate with camera angles as much as they could. After every shot they would prepare alcohol for hand washing and clothing cleaning."

[2013.04.30] ANTHONY WONG'S IP MAN WINS A PRIZE

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The Anthony Wong Chau Sun starred film IP MAN THE FINAL FIGHT (IP MAN JUNG GIK YUT JIN) received the Udine Far East Film Festival bronze prize. Chau Sun said, "I am very happy that the hard work of the cast and the crew received audience recognition. Director (Herman) Yau Lai To went to accept the award. He was so happy that he was drunk. (You didn't go?) I wasn't invited, I am busy with a play preparation. (Will you invite the recovered Cheung Tat Ming to return to the stage?) I won't eliminate any possibility of working together, let me contact him!"

[2013.04.30] AARON KWOK FLIRTS WITH CHARLIE YEUNG

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Charlie Yeung declines Aaron Kwok's request for her to wear a bikini to celebrate box office success

Is Charlie Yeung's wish for CHRISTMAS ROSE to be a box office hit?
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Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) ended their 7 year relationship for just half a month, but they have already returned to form. Over the past dozen days or so, Sing Sing was asked about his break up with Lynn and rumors of "third party" Christine Kuo. He went from being down, upset to raging, but yesterday when he promoted CHRISTMAS ROSE (SING DAN MUI GWAI) he was in good spirits as he often flirted with Charlie Yeung Choi Nei. Freedom is truly joyous!

Sing Sing presented a rose birthday cake to the May birthday girl Yeung Choi Nei, who will turn 39 on May 23rd -- the film's opening day. Sing Sing wished for her to win the Hong Kong Film Award Best New Director with her directing debut. "Although I wasn't nominated for the Hong Kong Film Award, I still wish her well." Was not being nominated a huge setback? Sing Sing cracked up and said, "I don't worry about the past. I too want to be a film director. Will I win the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor before directing? You can't calculate that, I won't win! I am better off keeping my feet on the ground and work."

Yeung Choi Nei did not ask Sing Sing to charge less for salary, he even got a raise because of his low salary. "I too made a lot of sacrifice, turning down other jobs, smoking for the movie and even got pneumonia from a water scene. The most regrettable was the director didn't put on a bikini and get into the water with me." He suggested that if the film would be a huge box office hit, Yeung Choi Nei would wear a bikini to thank the viewers who he would take photos.

[2013.04.30] VICKI ZHAO'S NEW FILM PASSES 100 MILLION IN 3 DAYS

The Vicki Zhao directed, Mark Chao starred OUR ETERNALLY LOST YOUTH is a big Mainland box office hit
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The Vicki Zhao Wei directing debut OUR ETERNALLY LOST YOUTH was released last Friday in the Mainland. The film had help from popular actors Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting), Han Geng and Yang Zishan and opened with over 45 million yuan RMB. It passed LOST IN THAILAND's 35 million and created a new 2D Chinese film opening day box office record. After 3 days it even broke the 100 million mark and made Zhao Wei the nation's fifth female director to break 100 million at the box office.

As the Mainland prepares for the May Day golden week holiday, YOUTH might break 400 million yuan. According to Mainland media analysis Zhao Wei would extremely likely become the female director with the highest single film box office.

The film not only invited Faye Wong to perform the theme song TO YOUTH but also added Hacken Lee Hak Kun's RED SUN and Suede's SO YOUNG. It is planned for mid June release in Hong Kong.

[2013.04.30] JUST FOR FUN: ANDY LAU FINDS HIS CHILDHOOD AGAIN

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Andy Lau says that his mood is much lighter when he sees the giant Rubber Duck.

Andy Lau and the "father" of the duck Florentijin Hofman
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Recently "arriving" in Hong Kong, the 16.5 meter tall giant yellow Rubber Duck has become the talk of the town and attracted many followers. Even Andy Lau Tak Wa longed to find his childhood memory again and thus deliberately discussed schedule with the event for almost two months before the "encounter". Wa Jai even changed his work schedule to accommodate the meeting.

Rubber Duck "father", Dutch concept artist Florentijn Hofman and his crew first inflated Rubber Duck at sea. Yet due to the strong wind recently, they spent a lot of time before the duck landed. Wa Jai immediately appeared to coordinate and even got along famously with "Duck Papa" Hofman as they discussed the production process and the journey. Wa Jai revealed that when he was little he had a rubber duck as well. Thus seeing the duck was like finding his beautiful childhood memory again, only the duck got bigger and he got smaller.

Meeting the duck for the first time, Wa Jai said that he never imagined it to be as gigantic as a cruise ship. With its bright colors, it lightened his mood! He also learned that Rubber Duck symbolized joy and beauty. It has visited different nations and cities to promote the message of joy. It also brought smiles to many different places. At the same time, this exhibition will raise fund for the Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation, which was very meaningful.

[2013.04.30] ERIC TSANG, LIZA WANG, JACKY CHEUNG SUPPORT ALWAYS LOVE LYDIA MEMORIAL SHOW

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Eric Tsang, Liza Wang, Joyce Cheng, Jacky Cheung, Chan Suk Fun conducts a pistachio pouring ceremony to keep Fei Jeh's laughter going.

This year is the 5th anniversary of Lydia Shum's passing.  Fei Jeh's happy smile still remains in the hearts of many

Chan Suk Fun denies profiteering 20 million

Jacky Cheung feels Joyce Cheng can land on the Hong Kong Coliseum stage with her own abilities
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This year would be the 5th anniversary of Fei Jeh Lydia Shum Din Ha's passing. Friends decide to organize ALWAYS LOVE LYDIA memorial show on her birthday, June 1 to continue her happy image. Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Liza Wang Ming Chuen and Fei Jeh's god son Jacky Cheung Hok Yau yesterday appeared at the press conference in support. Joyce Cheng Yun Yi presented pistachios and environmentally friendly bags that were made from Fei Jeh's scraves to elders in appreciation.

Ah Jeh said, "Fei Jeh respected and enjoyed her job, never minding what character she would play. We already knew each other in 1996. In 1971 we formed 4 Golden Flowers, it's very hard to forget that Fei Jeh would speak for us like a big sister. She was very responsible." Chi Wai remembered the most how Fei Jeh excelled in creating atmosphere, speaking different people's impersonation of herself she could not hold back her laughter and like to wet herself. Chi Wai joked, "Hok Yau volunteered to dance. He is just like Jackie Chan, never willingly gives up the mic." Hok Yau planned to sing Fei Jeh's favorite songs. "I have to ask Fei Jeh at night what songs to sing, but I don't dare to say that I would be able to see her in my dream. I am afraid that she would yell at me."

6 production companies worked together on this event. One of the production units Chan Suk Fun earlier was accused of profiteering HK$20 million from the Miss You Much Leslie concert and merchandising. Ho Sau Shun also disagreed with a memorial concert for Fei Jeh and said that if anyone who profiteered from it would rot in notoriety. Chi Wai said, "Last time not everyone was clear on the matter, anyone who helped felt that they did it for Gor Gor. It was quite meaningful. What's in the past is in the past! To avoid any further gossip, this time stipulates that after expenses the proceeds will be donated to Caring for Children Foundation. Guests would have transportation expenses and I am willing to cover them."

Ah Jeh never discussed salary. She felt that this event was remembrance and respect for Fei Jeh. She said, "Perhaps Ho B isn't clear on the entire matter. If it can truly help Yun Yi, why not? I also believe that Mrs. Chan would profiteer." Hok Yau stressed that he had nothing to do with the troubles. He also did not feel that this time was not propping up Yun Yi at the Hong Kong Coliseum to fulfill Fei Jeh's dream. "Perhaps there is some misunderstanding, anyone who is in this business would understand, if you want to push someone to the Hong Kong Coliseum for a show, everyone have to rely on themselves."

Chan Suk Fun said that the report upset her. She said, "Ho B isn't clear on the entire matter. I definitely won't rot in notoriety because he definitely wasn't referring to me. Anyone who speculates would rot in infamy." She stressed that she did not profiteering 20 million. The memorial events were only fulfilling Gor Gor fans' wishes. She was the happiest about being able to thank everyone with Daffy Tong Hok Tak. "The events were already very perfect, they don't need others to add so many imperfections."

Cheng Yun Yi was busy with her mother's memorial show recently. She was very happy that Mama's friends would support the show financially and physically. She said, "This performance needs a lot of funding. Everyone put in money and effort to continue Mommy's spirit, I am very touched. I am a part of Mommy's memory, of course I have a part to play."

As for Ho Sau Shun's suspicion that someone took the opportunity to make money and thus objected to the memorial show, Yun Yi said, "He only has this response because he loves Mommy, perhaps Master Ho doesn't understand. Many friends put in a lot of money to make this show and risk the danger of severe losses. Master Ho knows I would be very nervous, but I indeed rather enjoy performing on the stage." Papa Adam Cheng Siu Chau due to work will not be able to attend. Yun Yi did not feel any regret. "It doesn't matter! I will wait until my concert to invite him. If he doesn't attend then I would be very heart broken!"