Tuesday, February 3, 2015

[2015.02.04] CHOW YUN FAT OFFERS SELFIE WITH THE PANCAKES AT HIS PREMIERE


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Chow Yun Fat after hearing the pancakes' song SONG FOR FAT GOR suggested to the film company to invite the pancakes to the FROM VEGAS TO MACAU 2 (DOH SING FUNG WON II) Hong Kong premiere next Friday (the 13th) and will pose for a photo with her to fulfill this super fan's dream! Fat Gor said, "I am very touched! Someone wrote a song for me to look for me, and her performance was very cute! If I can arrange it I definitely have to meet her, since she is so sincere! I have arranged for her to attend the premiere, then I will take a few photos with her to thank her! Thank you!" Fat Gor also said that since the lyrics mentioned Fat Soh, they will pose with the pancakes together.

[2015.02.04] CHOW YUN FAT SHOW SUPPORT FOR CARINA LAU

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Tony Leung Chiu Wai's mother shows support for her daughter in law
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Fat Soh and Fat Gor show their support for Carina Lau
Carina Lau and Chow Yun Fat in FROM VEGAS TO MACAU 2
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The Carina Lau Ka Ling, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Tse Kwan Ho starred play TONNOCHY last night performed the final show of its third run. Chow Yun Fat and his wife, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa and husband Real Ting Chi Ko, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Paula Tsui Siu Fung, Albert Yeung Sau Sing were among the guests. Ka Ling's husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai took advantage of the stir that Fat Gor's arrival caused, entered through a service entrance and successfully avoided the media. When Fat Gor and Fat Soh appeared, the audience rushed up. Fat Gor also greeted Lawrence Ng Kai Wa and the scene turned chaotic, Fat Gor and Fat Soh could not take another step further. They directly went inside without posing for media photos.

However the always friendly Fat Gor did a brief interview. Did he want to say anything to cheer on Ka Ling? Fat Gor said that he did not need to cheer her on at last night's final show; he said that he had to support Ka Ling for a year, so last night he had to attend.

Birthday girl Chin Wa and her husband spoke to the media. She said that she was still sick and asked everyone to keep their distance; she also said that she has always wanted to watch the play, but earlier she was busy with her movies and concerts she only had time to attend the final show and celebrate her birthday. During the interview Fat Gor and Fat Soh arrived and immediately caused a stir. She told reporters to cover Fat Gor and was very cooperative.

Kwan Yu claimed to learn from the show and said that earlier she did not have time to attend. She was interested in the stage but a play required a year of rehearsal. Thus she would have to consider it further. She said, "Lately I have been busy with the film 12 GOLDEN DUCKS (12 GUM NGAP)'s post production, so I came in a rush too." Was she interested in adapting her films to the stage? Kwan Yu admitted that she had such an idea, many people wanted to too; but she had to study it more since she was an outsider.

[2015.02.04] DONNIE YEN SURPRISES WITH HIS SINGING

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Donnie Yen Chi Tan guest starred in the Lunar New Year film AN INSPECTOR CALLS (FAU WA YIN). Chi Tan this time did not appear with "martial art" but the art of "song and dance".

In order to focus on his IP MAN 3 performance, Chi Tan originally turned down all Lunar New Year film. Yet boss Raymond Wong Pak Ming personally called Chi Tan, so he did not feel right to turn him down. He only had a week to rehearse and record before the Christmas break, the result surprised everyone.

Yen Chi Tan in AN INSPECTOR CALLS played four characters, as he performed a classic song SHERRY that was also the female lead's name in the film. The lead vocal performed the entire song in high octave. Yen Chi Tan not only was able to hit the high notes but also performed the other three harmony voices.

The 60s and 70s famous American music group The Four Seasons originally performed the hit SHERRY. This time Yen Chi Tan had to performed the hit and even imitate their extremely high singing voice, it absolutely was very challenge for him. Yet Chi Tan was able to perform the entire song. Even Wong Pak Ming was excelled in performing English songs asked, "For sure? Such a high voice can't possibly be from Yen Chi Tan!" He was stunned when he found out and praised Chi Tan for being talented all around.

[2015.02.04] JAYCEE CHAN MAKES JACKIE CHAN TEARY EYED

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Jackie Chan makes down jacket donations to the Salvation Army that will go to seniors in need every year. Yesterday he attended the donation ceremony. He looked a little tired but in good spirit. Speaking of becoming a "Datuk" and being selected as the fourth most admired man in the world, Jackie Chan said that perhaps because 2014 was not good, 2015 started with good news. "I have done so much over the years, I have no regret. I have always done what I should do and say what I should say. I have done what was right and in the future I will keep on going in this direction." He said that he has made the donations for 20 years. Everyone would get old. He too hoped that after he grew old, everyone would still remember him and not forget him.

After the ceremony, Jackie Chan said that he just returned from Malaysia in the middle of the night two nights ago. He went to Malaysia to accept the Datuk title from the prime minister. He only went to sleep at sunrise yesterday. Later he will be busy with the DRAGON BLADE promotion. Will he give flowers to his wife Joan Lin on Valentine Day? Jackie Chan said probably not, Ah Giu's birthday has already passed without him remembering. He has never sweat the small stuff, as he had no idea what day was which holiday.

Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) was rumored to be released from prison on February 14th, will he pick his son up in Beijing? Jackie Chan admitted that he will not. He had no idea which day he will be released, and he had to promote his film anyway. He joked that the media probably would have a better idea than he would.

Did he miss his son after not seeing him for such a long time? Jackie Chan said, "Has it been long? We have gone two years without seeing each other. This time it's like going to the university for Cho Ming. I am very relaxed, when he is released he will properly face the future. His mama and I won't say anything more about him. We will continue to be his shield, I believe my son will give us a new Cho Ming." He also said that this time actually turned a bad thing into a good thing. As for whether they will hold a press conference, Cho Ming will decide. Jackie Chan said, "My role is that of a father."

Has he seen Cho Ming's court video? Jackie Chan said that he has and thought it was pretty good. Reporters said that Cho Ming was more handsome and thinner, he joked, "Then he should stay a little longer." He also said that Ah Giu will not pick up Cho Ming. She now is unwilling to go out, meet anyone or take any call, she says that she has to be punished along wit her son. Is Ah Giu blaming herself for not raising Cho Ming well enough? Jackie Chan said that he did not dare to ask. They have never visited or seen Cho Ming, he only knew that Ah Giu wrote a letter and asked the lawyer to give it to his son.

Reportedly Cho Ming also wrote back to Ah Giu and said that he wanted to see Dad more. Jackie Chan did not reply but was teary eyed. He also said that he did not know when Cho Ming's release will be. Speaking of spending the Lunar New Year together, Jackie Chan said, "I won't be (at home) though."

[2015.02.04] BROKEN NECK ANNIE LIU SCARES EVERYONE

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The Carrie Ng Ka Lai directed film KNOCK KNOCK! WHO'S THERE? (YAU HAT DOH) two nights ago held its wrap party. Actors Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Jennifer Tse Ting Ting, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Eric Kwok Wai Leung and Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik attended. Ng Ka Lai pointed out that the production progress has been great as they did not go over time or budget. She also said that one night they worked on location at an abandoned Tuen Mun desalting plant. They heard moving sounds from above and concrete kept falling from the ceiling. She was puzzled. The producer finally told her that someone was truly loading and unloading upstairs, for her own peace of mind she could only believe him.

Sum Yau said that the film had three stories. She really wanted to watch one of Kwok Wai Leung's scenes. Originally she wanted to visit the set during the shoot, but when she arrived it was already done. She said that after they went to Australia for a travel special, she found out that actually he was very "deranged". Her story took place in a funeral parlor. In one scene she used special effect for a broken neck look. During her break when she went outside and scared many pedestrians, for which she felt very sorry. Sum Yau said that she even scared herself when she looked into a mirror.

Earlier Tsz Shan reportedly had an emotional breakdown after shooting a rat scene. She said that everyone was used to seeing her tough side. She felt that most horrifying thing this century was a rat, this time was the greatest challenge of her life. She will shoot similar scenes in the future, but she will want more pay. Speaking of Myolie Wu Hung Yi's relationship announcement, Tsz Shan was happy for her. She is looking for someone to marry but is leaving it up to fate.

Ting Ting said that after the shoot strange things happened at home too. The trash can lid in her room would suddenly shake. She immediately asked the maid to remove the trash can. In the upcoming Lunar New Year, will Ting Ting have a chance to see her brother Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's girlfriend Faye Wong? She said that she will have to travel during the Lunar New Year and her brother was hardly even in Hong Kong. So far she still has not seen Faye Wong.

Monday, February 2, 2015

[2015.02.03] THE GIGOLO HEADS FOR HK$ 3 MILLION IN 4 DAYS

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The Dominic Ho Ho Man, Candy Yuen Ka Man and Jeana Ho Pui Yu starred new film THE GIGOLO (NGAP WONG) after 4 days in release headed toward HK$ 3 million at the box office. Director Au Cheuk Man and the actors have been all over for audience appreciation activities and thank viewers for their support. They ran into a viewer's birthday and even brought a birthday cake to the movie to celebrate. Ho Ho Man admitted that he looked forward to the film breaking HK$ 10 million. "It is truly encouraging for a category III film to have such a great performance. As for how to thank the fans, I think I will be a human dish with the director and Jeana once!"

Although Jeana was rumored to be at odds with Yuen Ka Man, if the film would make over 10 million Jeana made this promise, "I will kiss Yuen Ka Man and all the actresses in the film!"

[2015.02.03] RELIVING SYLVIA CHANG'S CREATIVE FILM LIFE

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The 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival will take place between March 23 and April 6. Famous director, producer and actress Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) has been selected to be this year's Filmmaker In Focus, as 13 of Cheung Ngai Ga's films will be screened during the film festival, including her latest film MURMUR OF THE HEART (LIM LIM) and her past films QUEEN OF TEMPLE STREET, TEMPTING HEART, and 20 30 40. Viewers will be able to relive Cheung Ngai Ga's creative film career. Cheung Ngai Ga will also attend a forum on April 5th to share her unique perspective on film, art and life.