Friday, October 14, 2011

Donnie Yen's wife demands maturity before having another child

Donnie Yen Chi Tan yesterday attended a baby car seat press conference with Alex To Tak Wai, Qi Qi, Christine Auyeung Miu Chi and Sofie Rahman (Lee Ka Wai).

After half a year off Chi Tan had a son and a daughter but would like two more. He said, "My wife thinks it would be tough, but that is very hard to say!" He complained that his wife thought he was not mature enough and would wait until he was more obedient. "My wife wants me to spend more time at home. Although I already took half a year off, I still have to work on movies later." Chi Tan admitted that his children also have their wishes. "Little brother wants a brother, Sister wants a sister, but twins would be good too." He is currently working on the Lunar New Year film EIGHTH HAPPINESS 2012 (BAK SING PO HEI), which he will stay in Hong Kong for and also asked to leave work by 7:30PM as much as possible. He said, "I have to spend a lot of energy to play with my children, then I have to chat with my wife. I don't sleep until 1 or 2AM." As for the difference with action films, Chi Tan joked, "Actually comedy is also very tiring, as I constantly have to be laughing madly and talk as loud as (Eric) Tsang Chi Wai."

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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ATV Files for Bankruptcy Due to Repeated Financial Difficulties

In recent years, ATV have often been faced with precarious financial situations. In August 2011, ATV announced a series of big moves through the release of several programs produced in-house. Now, a new turbulence erupted, as ATV filed for bankruptcy yesterday afternoon. ATV’s majority shareholder, Tsai Eng Ming’s subsidiary, Norwares Overseas Inc. applied for ATV’s bankruptcy at the Hong Kong High Court .

In 2008, Taiwanese billionaire, Tsai Eng Ming, Chairman of Want Want Group, injected cash assistance into ATV to become its majority shareholder. Despite this, ATV was rumored to be on the brink of bankruptcy once again in 2010. ATV’s two majority shareholders, Tsai Eng Ming and Payson Cha, had an open war of words last year over the company’s equity issues.

How will the filing of bankruptcy impact ATV? A representative from ATV responded, “Mr. Tsai’s company’s $150 million HKD in convertible bonds and interest were returned last year, while Mr. Tsai applied for a court injunction prohibiting the release of $23 million in convertible bonds of the company. Now, Mr. Tsai used these grounds to withdraw his stake from ATV. For the sake of the overall situation, ATV agreed to let Mr. Tsai redeem this portion of the funds.” According to the interpretation of a legal professional over the matter, under Hong Kong law, shareholders can apply for bankruptcy on the grounds of insolvent funds, regardless of how many shares were held.

Repeated Financial Difficulties

A reader revealed that ATV did not pay outstanding lease amounts on the automobiles used by the ATV news department. If ATV did pay the vehicle lease amounts by the deadline this weekend, the automobiles will be towed away. ATV’s Public Relations department did not respond on the matter. On September 29th, ATV released an internal circular that due to the local typhoon, employees’ monthly paychecks will be postponed from September 30th to October 3rd. An ATV Public Relations spokesman explained that the remittance came from the mainland, thus the issuance of employee paychecks were delayed due to the typhoon occurrence.

In addition, there were rumors that more than a dozen ATV production staff were poached [by another television station]. Yip Ka Boa stated, “In the past, there were also employee departures, however, no one paid attention to the matter. ATV will not take the situation lightly, but will instead strengthen the scriptwriting department. As to whether salaries will be increase in order to retain employees, this will be dependent upon the circumstances. We do not wish to increase salaries simply due to the departure of staff. The company already made annual pay adjustments in the middle of the year.” Asked whether ATV will follow TVB’s issuance of letters to employees warning of the poaching crisis, Yip Ka Bao noted that each company had its own practices. Since the licenses for the three free television broadcasting stations have not been issued yet, ATV will not heed other television stations’ practices.

Amidst Increased Competition, A Bleak Future Ahead for ATV

In the past decade, equity disputes at ATV persisted and coupled with frequent high-level management changes, ATV was at disadvantage in competing with rival, TVB. ATV now faced another heavy crisis ahead. Due to the Hong Kong government’s intention to expand free public television, urban telecommunications, as well as cable broadband, free television licenses were announced in December 2009 to become available.

Currently, Hong Kong had two free television stations, ATV and TVB, along with four fee-based stations. Three new free television broadcasting stations are expected to enter the market in 2012, including Ricky Wong’s City Telecom, Richard Li’s PCCW, as well as I-Cable TV.

The increase in competition in the free television broadcasting market may pose additional financial difficulties for ATV. Associate Professor, Feng Ying Qian at the City University of Hong Kong School of Journalism and Communication, noted, “ATV was different from TVB and Shaw Brothers in the aspect that ATV did not have real estate and other fixed assets.” ATV shareholder, Payson Cha, openly stated that free competition in the television broadcasting industry was a negative development for ATV. Mr. Cha stated, “For the audience, more competition and more choices are good things. However, for ATV, it was very bad.”

Source: Sohu.com
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

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Michael Tse implies Rebecca Zhu is not qualified as new 'Laughing So'


Michael Tse is famous for his Laughing Gor role. First he had the film Laughing Gor Turning Point then the series Lives of Omission and now he's starring again on his second film Laughing Gor: Potential Criminals. Yesterday Michael was a guest on Fung Mei Kei and Margie Tsang's food program May Invites. He reveals the other cast of the film includes Liu Kai Chi, Lau Siu Ming, Lam Suet, Francis Ng, Kara Hui, Bosco Wong, MC Jin, King Kong and Kate Tsui. Michael is, however, unsure if the female lead is as rumored Miss HK winner Rebecca Zhu, but Michael hopes the lead actress does have the good acting skills. When asked if newcomer Rebecca is not suitable for the role then? He said: "It's hard to say, some people just have the natural talent!"

So far, whether if it's the Laughing Gor film or TV series, the female lead have always died. Michael hopes the story in this new film won't have the female lead die again and leave Laughing without anybody. He laughed: "Why not change the ending to me dying instead! (If Laughing dies, then no need to continue on?) I don't know how to ending will be this time. (Is this the last part or will there be more?) I just hope to end it while it's good and leave a beautiful memory, don't overdo the role."

[WARNING: SPOILERS] Laughing Gor: Potential Criminal Plot revealed

As for the first promotional poster for Potential Criminals appeared on Weibo, Michael expressed the poster is fake.

The film hasn't even started shooting yet and the storyline is already out. Following Lives of Omission, Laughing Sir murdered So Sing Pak (Bosco Wong) and is jailed. In jail, Laughing meets a college professor who is also a drug dealer, played by Francis Ng.

It turns out that So Sing Pak's murderer was in fact someone else. The police took advantage of the current situation and made arrangements for Laughing to investigate the case in jail to see if the murder was related to a triad mole in the police force. During the investigation, Francis uncovers his identity to Laughing, revealing that he is also an undercover. He taught Laughing how to escape from prison. After the escape, Laughing continues investigating and discovers Francis was actually the true mastermind behind everything. Laughing decides to fight with him to the end.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Donnie Yen's wife demands maturity before having another child

Donnie Yen Chi Tan yesterday attended a baby car seat press conference with Alex To Tak Wai, Qi Qi, Christine Auyeung Miu Chi and Sofie Rahman (Lee Ka Wai).

After half a year off Chi Tan had a son and a daughter but would like two more. He said, "My wife thinks it would be tough, but that is very hard to say!" He complained that his wife thought he was not mature enough and would wait until he was more obedient. "My wife wants me to spend more time at home. Although I already took half a year off, I still have to work on movies later." Chi Tan admitted that his children also have their wishes. "Little brother wants a brother, Sister wants a sister, but twins would be good too." He is currently working on the Lunar New Year film EIGHTH HAPPINESS 2012 (BAK SING PO HEI), which he will stay in Hong Kong for and also asked to leave work by 7:30PM as much as possible. He said, "I have to spend a lot of energy to play with my children, then I have to chat with my wife. I don't sleep until 1 or 2AM." As for the difference with action films, Chi Tan joked, "Actually comedy is also very tiring, as I constantly have to be laughing madly and talk as loud as (Eric) Tsang Chi Wai."

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Wayne Lai will pay for everyone's Cheung Chau trip if Forensic Heroes 3 gets higher ratings



Wayne Lai, Maggie Cheung, Aimee Chan and the rest of the cast to Forensic Heroes III (FH3) gathered in TVB City for a celebration. At the celebration, it was announced FH3's premiere averaged 34 points and peaked at 35 points, becoming 2011's highest rated premiere. When Wayne and the cast opened the champagne, he declared if next week's ratings reaches an average of 37 points, he will pay for everyone's trip to Cheung Chau. He laughed: "I'll supply the ferry tickets and two nights at the best hotel in Cheung Chau."

Wayne said for the high ratings, the cast will take turns treating dinner to the cast and crew. He also said when it's Aimee Chan's turn, she can ask Moses to help her pay for the meal. Asked if he feels the episode where Aimee appears in her bra will increase the ratings? Wayne joked: "Perhaps it will rise to 38, 24, 38! I am just talking about the ratings though, but if there is good selling point, the series will be good no matter what. I hope Producer Miu Siu Ching will break a record and becomes the producer with three-time highest rated series. As for myself, if I become three-time TV King, I will just leave it to fate!"

As for Sheren Tang, who told him to leave the award for the younger generations? Wayne said: "She should be the one yielding the award for the youngsters. I am still young, can't yield anyone. In fact, I want to compete with the youngsters. She is earning so much Chinese Yuan, of course she can yield anything. However, I do agree to what she said. Artists' salaries shouldn't be lifted up so high."

Maggie expressed Wayne will pay for the hotel and she will pay for the seafood. With FH3's good ratings, does her confidence for TV Queen increase? She said: "I will actively put myself in the competition and welcome the anniversary. There will only be good atmosphere if there is competition. Initially I only had 70% confidence, but now I am the same as Wayne, I have 80% confidence." Asked if she'll be participating in War and Beauty 2? She said: "I hope so! My contract ends soon though, nothing has been confirmed yet. My manager is currently discussing of the new contract with TVB."

Aimee was asked about her bra-revealing scene, does she have confidence for high ratings? She said: "I'm afraid too! I hope the ratings won't drop." Will she ask boyfriend Moses Chan to help her pay for the dinner celebration? She laughed: "He is not part of this. Wait until episodes 4, 5 and 6. We will have our chance. Let the lead actors treat the meals first."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Joey Yung pushes away 10 million for a 'half naked' new film


As HK's Pop Diva, Joey Yung have not been in many film productions, but the majority of her previous roles have left a deep impression on viewers, including the 'Silly Madam' in Crazy n' The City and the 'Tomboy' in Demi-Haunted. To create a true breakthrough for Joey in the film scene, EEG tailored a new film DIVA for the diva. The film is directed by Heiward Mak. Although Joey play herself, a diva, but it's not relaxing at all because she will have to sacrifice her pure image and appear half naked on the big screen. Lead actor, Hu Ge will be giving Joey a reckless massage on her jade back. As a pop diva, this is a huge challenge for Joey.

Earlier Joey announced she wanted to reach a higher level in the film scene, so this time she cannot neglect her 'half naked' special mission. Recently, Joey has already started preparing herself by doing facial on her back and even turned down 8 figures (~10million) job offer in order to take on this new challenge.

Joey was asked if she feels very nervous going half-naked on the big screen for the first time? Joey said: "We haven't started shooting yet and I'm already really nervous. Mentally, I have really put in a lot of effort to prepare for the shoot. In fact, Hu Ge prepared more than I did. He especially went to learn about massage and even told me I could just relax."

When asked if she's getting an attractive paycheck for this film that she's even willing to turn down jobs worth 8 figures? Joey said with mischief: "I've always been about the heart, not about the money." Joey with her natural beauty, 'boasted' that she doesn't need to do any special slimming for the half-naked appearance: "I am already very fit. As a singer, I don't want to be too fat."

The day before, DIVA officially started shooting. Producer and actor, Chapman To was often on Weibo updating the progress. In the film, Joey will have an affair with Hu Ge. Although it is the first time he's collaborating with Joey, the two quickly got familiar and would often secretly take photos together on the set. Looks like they got a lot of chemistry.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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