[2013.04.29] WONG KAR WAI'S EYES SEE RARE DAYLIGHT

Mr. and Mrs. Wong Kar Wai spend some family time after THE GRANDMASTERS

Wong Kar Wai is just as selective with his glasses as his films

Mr. and Mrs. Wong Kar Wai look for zongs early for the holiday
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"Born wearing a pair of sunglasses", internationally renowned director Wong Kar Wai rarely has been without his sunglasses. Yesterday this Grand Master of directing tried on glasses at an optical store. Actually Wong Kar Wai was as selective with his glasses as with his movies. He even showed his eyes while his wife became the "female Wong Kar Wai" and put on sunglasses.

Whether you like Wong Kar Wai's movies or not, everyone know that "Wong Kar Wai" and sunglasses were almost inseparable "conjoint twins". Earlier Eric Tsang Chi Wai described Wong Kar Wai as "born wearing sunglasses" when Wong presented the Professional Spirit Awards at the Hong Kong Film Award. However, the Big Director also had moments when he was without his "beloved".

Yesterday Wong Kar Wai went to pick out a pair of glasses at a Causeway Bay optical store. After over a hour of choosing he finally left the store with his wife. If not for his height, he almost could not be recognized as Big Director Wong without his sunglasses. Meanwhile, Mrs. Wong put on sunglasses like a female version Wong Kar Wai.

[2013.04.29] SAMMI CHENG BATTLES A MANIAC

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The film BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM) is director Johnnie To Kei Fung, Andy Lau Tak Wa and Sammi Cheng Sau Man's "reunion" after 10 years. The film's first series of hardcore stills were released yesterday. Playing a female police officer Ho Ka Tung, Sammi's face was covered in blood. She and a topless and wild haired maniac fought inside an old factory, the eerie atmosphere was chilling. Standing aside, the blind detective Lau Tak Wa due to vision problem had no way to help Ho ka Tung and looked very helpless. Sammi was not a fight scene expert. She said, "The most important is relax my body, the result is decent."

BLIND DETECTIVE earlier was selected for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival Midnight Screening and the trio have already made plans to appear in Cannes together.

[2013.04.29] SAM HUI PERFORMS WITH HIS LATE BROTHER

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Sam Hui performs MERCILESS NIGHT COLD WIND with his late brother Ricky Hui

Sam Hui asks fans if his grandsons are cute

Sam Hui gives a fan a kiss as requested
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Sam Hui Koon Kit two nights ago performed a concert in Macau. He was so excited that he left the stage twice to be close to the fans. As usual he graciously gave female fans kisses as requested.

In his 60s, Sam not only continued to wear leopard print clothing and stage decorations but also paired his hits with current events and entertainment news to poke fun at politicians and artists. He even displayed many family photos and asked fans if his two grandsons were cute.

Sam reserved a special segment to remember his friends and family. He first performed WHO CAN RELATE in memory of his friend Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing; he said that they have worked together on many movies. During the shoots they would chat. He praised that although he did not know music he could come up with melody in his head. later he played some videos of Ricky Hui Koon Ying and sang a duet MERCILESS NIGHT COLD WIND with him. Sam said with some sorrow, "Life truly is unexpected, here I am reminded of my favorite brother Hui Koon Ying. He has already passed for 17 months. We used to share the stage constantly. Our had many beautiful memories. I miss him very much!"

[2013.04.29] MIKI YEUNG PUBLISHES A BOOK

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Miki Yeung Oi Kun yesterday attended an event for her film years ago B420. She revealed that this year she will return to music and even release a new book in July. Later she will fly to Thailand for photos. Miki joked that she was too thin to battle pseudo models.

Has her boyfriend complained about how busy her work schedule was? Miki said, "No, I have always handled my love life in a low key manner. The company also permits me to date or wed, but not so soon. If I have a chance I want to work on a series in the Mainland." She said that her new book will be about love, career and her thinking. When her friend Stephy Tang Lai Yun released her book years ago it was criticized for all the typos. Miki said, "The company will have screen writing co-workers to help with the editing."

[2013.04.28] VICKI ZHAO'S OUR ETERNALLY LOST YOUTH BEATS LOST IN THAILAND

The Mark Chao and Han Geng starred YOUTH is an opening day hit

Vicki Zhao screams in joy from defeating Stephen Chow's JOURNEY TO THE WEST

Vicki Zhao's husband Wong Yau Lung posts a family photo to cheer on her new release
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Vicki Zhao Wei's directing debut, OUR ETERNALLY LOST YOUTH two days ago was released in the Mainland exceeded 45 million RMB before its opening day ended and the LOST IN THAILAND opening day box office of 35 million RMB for the new Mainland 2D Chinese film opening day box office. According to the Mainland online advanced box office tabulation, YOUTH has already passed JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS (SAI YAU, GONG MOR PIN)'s advanced sales. Zhao Wei yesterday screamed in joy, "We beat (Stephen) Chow Sing Chi!"

Zhao Wei put all of her effort into her debut YOUTH, starring Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting), Han Geng and others. She even invited her good friend Faye Wong to perform the theme song.

Someone online posted, "I went to buy tickets for YOUTH 3 hours in advance and only the last row and the third row were left." According to YOUTH's current trend, this week's box office would reach 120 million; with the Golden Week next week the box office might reach 500 million.

Viewers have generally praised YOUTH. A critic raved, "The most passing youth film in the past 10 years." The film was a hit with the audience with laughter and tears.

However some viewers did not understand the later part too much; Zhao Wei earlier explained, "Although the film is called YOUTH, basically it's made for adults; in particular to those with experience, children might not understand the later part too much."

[2013.04.27] CHERIE CHUNG CONSIDERS LOVE IN THE BUFF SEQUEL

Cherie Chung still likes film and appreciates all that it has given her
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Cherie Chung Chor Hung has been retired from film for years but her glory remains as strong as ever. Director Pang Ho Cheung is interested in asking her to return for the LOVE IN THE BUFF sequel (CHUN GIU YU JI MING YUT GA), to play Shawn Yue Man Lok's mother and reunite with Fat Gor Chow Yun Fat as a pair. Hung Goo two nights ago at a party said that she needed time to consider and would be interested in making movies with positive energy and about environmental protection.

Hung Goo two nights ago was asked about Yue Man Lok's earlier response that Hung Goo should play his lover in the new film. Hung Goo sweetly smiled and responded, "I don't dare! Although I haven't seen LOVE IN THE BUFF yet, I am still paying attention to his movies. Am I interested? You have to ask the director. I need more time to consider. I am not afraid of how tough film production is because when I do something I like I wouldn't feel it's tough. Consideration factors include the script, the director and my schedule. If Fat Gor agrees then it would be the best!"

Hung Goo feels that the current Hong Kong film industry needs a new generation of actors and directors to take the lead. She saw the variety at this year's Hong Kong Film Award and was very touched. "The Hong Kong film industry is starting to recover, with many good movies productions. Only then can more filmmakers be trained." Full of acting experience Hung Goo humbly said that she did not have the ability to be a boss and invest in film, and she did not know how to direct. "Be a boss and invest? I am not that noble and don't have that ability. I haven't been in touch with film for too long and never thought about directing. I still like film and appreciate all the beautiful memories that it has given me. Which type of script would be attractive to me? Something with positive energy and subject about environmental protection would be the best. Normally I like to watch documentary films but never thought about making one myself." Aside from directors, Hung Goo also has paid attention to the new generation of actors but did not name anyone in praise. She said that she was not qualified to give newcomers any guidance.

[2013.04.27] SIMON YAM MAKES A MOVIE TO HELP LAM SUET

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Jennifer Tse Ting Ting yesterday attended a mobile phone event. Ting Ting said that due to work she and boyfriend Andy Tien (On Chi Kit) rarely saw each other. "We haven't seen each other in 3 weeks, but would video chat everyday."

Ting Ting is still a free agent currently as she is still choosing a new company. "The matter got somewhat dicey. Originally it already had a new direction but the company had personnel changes, now I have to consider further. Brother (Nicholas) Tse Ting Fung hasn't given me any advice, but he has so many ideas. If he opens a film company I definitely would sign with him." Rumored to have signed with Emperor, Ting Ting said, "Because Brother is an Emperor artist, everyone feels that I would sign with it too. I want to work in film, I have also an offer from the U.S. to work there."

Yam Tat Wa would limit his daughter's mobile phone use. He said, "My daughter uses it to listen to songs the most. Earlier I went to English for a commercial shoot and she used her mobile phone to buy books for me remotely." Yam Tat Wa today will head to Beijing and the Changbai Mountain for THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D (3D BING FUNG HUP). Due to the weather change, the production has gone overtime. Yam Tat Wa earlier directed the film CHONG MUK (STOLEN GOOD) and worked with Lam Suet, who was rumored to owe debts. He said, "I would give me more salary to help him with his financial troubles. No one needs to worry, he can fend for himself. He is also working on other movies."