Idy Chan brings her hair along to become a Buddhist nun

TVB new series Silver Spoons, Sterling Shackles completed shooting in Shanghai and the cast including Kenneth Ma, Rebecca Zhu, Idy Chan and rumored couple Sire Ma and Adrian Chau returned to HK last night. It was rumored Idy plans to become a Buddhist nun, but she explained she is going to bring her hair along to become a nun. She pursues the life of eternal happiness and believes becoming a nun is the way to find true happiness. Idy does not agree that she is avoiding society and said with a smile that she's very much into society. If she's avoiding society, then she won't be acting. Idy makes her comeback in acting because of her well-known mark, and for the convenience of doing charity in Mainland. When she introduces herself to the Mainland people living in the mountain areas, she won't have to always refer herself as 'Siu Lung Lui'.

It was rumored Lawrence Ng will be back in TVB next February for The Hippocratic Crush sequel. It's possible that Kenneth Ma's lead actor status might get stolen? Kenneth is not sure of the news, but it is a good thing that a veteran is making a comeback. He is not afraid of his screen time getting stolen. Kenneth is actually happy to have the opportunity to work with Lawrence. Several years ago, the two have collaborated before, but at the time he was just a minor role. He said Francis Ng is also back for Triumph in the Skies II, collaborating with veterans will bring new sparks, it's a good thing.

While shooting in Shanghai, Sire and Adrian were rumored. His girlfriend, Coco, even went to Shanghai to 'monitor' the two. Sire expressed she will not let false reports affect her mood and she has been faced with several false reports since her debut. She had already said long ago that they are just partners at work. As to Adrian's bed photos leaked online? Sire said she doesn't know about it, but feels he's very simple and she doesn't rely on rumors to make friends.

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Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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2nd Beijing International Film Festival opens

The 2nd Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) was officially opened last night, the opening ceremony was held at China National Convention Centre. There was a “red carpet ceremony” and “bring back the time” segments at the opening ceremony. More than 300 Chinese and foreign celebrities graced the red carpet. The celebrities includes Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming; directors Tsui Hark, Ann Hui, Feng Xiaogang, Jiang Wen; Hollywood’s Jeremy Renner and director James Cameron who expressed that he represented the foreign film industry to pay tribute to Chinese films, singing praise Chinese films and its audience.

Zhang Ziyi whom wore a white long dress was the first to grace the red carpet, she wished the young BJIFF would make its name in international film festivals from this year onwards. The entourage of A Simple Life which just did well in the Hong Kong Film Awards, Andy Lau, Deanie Ip and Ann Hui walked the red carpet together hand in hand. Andy gentlemanly held the two ladies as he also patiently double up as a translator for Deanie.

The entourage expressed that they specially made the trip to attend BJIFF and have no other special arrangement. When media asked if the success of A Simple Life can be said to be the revival of Hong Kong films, Andy said: “We are just one of the films doing our best, we can also see other successful films coming out.” Ann stressed that she would not be shooting 3D films, she said: “I will only be shooting if everybody just watch 3D and not normal films.”

Fan Bingbing, Feng Xiao-gang and Wong Lihom were the last to grace the red carpet.
At the opening ceremony, the “2011 Chinese Films’ Most Outstanding Films”, “2011 Chinese Films’ Talent Scout” and “2011 Chinese Films’ Most Outstanding Contributor” were presented. Andy and Zhang Ziyi were tasked to present the 2011 Chinese Films’ Talent Scout to director Wu Tianming, The Central Academy of Drama’s Professor Zhang Renli, director Xie Fei, Hong Kong producer and director Ng See-Yuen, Taiwanese director Li Xing as they had inject new blood (actors and directors) into the Chinese film industry, the talents they nurtured includes Jiang Wen, Tsui Hark, Ann Hui and Deanie Ip.

Zhang Ziyi made fun of her teacher, “My talent scouts is more low profile, for example Zhang Yimou, Lee Ang and Wong Kar Wai, they kept low profile, they watched the live telecast at home, hope they could attend BJIFF next year.” Andy then quipped that his talent scouts includes Ann Hui, Ng See-Yuen and Feng Xiaogang, if he did not met them, “I should be at home writing Chinese calligraphy.”

The State Administration of Radio Film and Television’s Film department direcot Tong Gang announced the 2011 Chinese Films’ Most Outstanding Films, they includes The Flowers of War, China 1911, Flying Swords of Dragon Gate 3D, Legend of A Rabbit, Go Lala Go!, The Piano in a Factory, The Karate Kid, A Simple Life, City Monkey, Prince of Himalayas. These 10 Chinese films had good results when distributed in foreign markets, as it increased the influence of Chinese films in international market.

Source: Wei Wen Po, Sing Pao, ent.Sina.com
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

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JAYCEE CHAN PERFORMS FLYING KICK

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Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) yesterday attended the Beijing Film Festival DOUBLE TROUBLE press conference.  The event showed the trailer.  In the film Cho Ming had many action scenes, including a fight scene on top of a moving bus and flying kicks.  Cho Ming even demonstrated live and personally performed the flying kick.

Cho Ming was asked whether he would inform his parents about all the dangerous stunts.  He said, "That's crazy!  I wouldn't tell, I only report good news and not worry to my family, I would tell him it's computer special effects."

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HARWICK LAU AND MINI YANG ARE SWEET ON THE SET

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The Harwick Lau Hoi Wai, Mini Yang Mi and Chrissie Chau Sau Na starred romantic comedy HOLD JUI OI (HOLD ON TO LOVE) yesterday held a launch ceremony in Sanya, Hainan and symbolized the film official production start.  Hoi Wai and Yang Mi did not accept any media interview but on stage they kept flirting, leaving Chau Sau Na complaining.

Hoi Wai accepted a brief interview with the host on the stage.  He said that two days ago he just arrived in Hainan but felt the scenery was very pretty.  He was very happy.  Yang Mi earlier has already begun work.  Because they had to shoot in the hills and the marsh where a lot of bugs and lizards were, she often screamed during the shoot.  Hoi Wai often received complaint calls from his girlfriend.  How did working as a couple feel?  He said that it was OK, at first they worried about not being able to hold back their laughter during their scenes.  They did not during the real shoot.  In addition they communicated even more and were able to add situation from their relationship into the film.

Director Zhang Qi revealed that off screen they were even sweeter.  In a hand holding scene he already yelled cut but they did not let go.  They even began to play with their hands.  Hoi Wai even lightly patted the back of his girlfriend's hand!  Did the director mind working with a couple, he said that actually Yang Mi was confirmed to be the female lead a long time ago, later they wanted to a male star who Hong Kong and Taiwan were familiar with.  He thought Hoi Wai matched her well and began to negotiate with him last August and signed a contract in November.  "I like everyone else only found out that they were dating in January, but I feel like I won first prize."  Did they steal Chau Sau Na's thunder?  She said, "Yeah!  But they really are very sweet!"  Sister Na said that Hainan has a lot of fruit that were very sweet.  She could only have more fruit to counter their sweetness.  Sister Na also had to shoot in the hills.  In one scene she had to spend all day in the water.  At the time she was very afraid of bugs crawling on her.

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TONY LEUNG KA FAI HAS FUN WORKING WITH AARON KWOK

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Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting) yesterday attended the police film COLD WAR (HONG JIN)'s title explanation event in Beijing.  Lee Chi Ting thought COLD WAR was a particularly large mission, a very special war.  Leung Ka Fai thought that COLD WAR as a story about the safety of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong police force faced an unprecedented challenge that would send chills down anyone's spine.  Kwok Fu Sing stressed that the director's explanation to him was the closest.  He said, "COLD WAR starts with a police vehicle hijack, the Hong Kong police force targeted this crisis by launching a special operation called COLD WAR.  The film title should be the code name for this special mission."

The event also showed the all star videos with production details.  In them, several leads more than just praised the script.  Kwok Fu Sing praised that the film's dramatic and action scenes were very exciting.  His scene with Leung Ka Fai was enough for his acting bug.  Leung Ka Fai also complimented this on screen "nemesis".  "Kwok Fu Sing truly was very amazing, being able to act with him truly was very joyful." Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi TIng) was also very happy to have scenes with two Best Actors and so many outstanding actors, which benefited him a lot.  Kwok Fu Sing even mentioned that many funny incidents took place during the shoot.  He said, "I remember in one scene I was looking through binoculars, I didn't expect someone to fall from above outside the window.  I looked, and actually it was a window cleaner.  He even very passionately greeted me, I was scared out of my wits though."

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KAY TSE GETS IN SHAPE FOR ACTION FILM

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Kay Tse On Kay, Fama, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi and Rubberband yesterday attended a voter registration concert.  Kay and Universal's contract termination issue has not been resolved yet.  She joked that even if she registered to vote she might not be able to help herself, but lately her manager has been working hard on it and she was in no hurry.  Since music was on hold Kay focused on movies instead.  Next month she will work on a costume action film.  Because her character excels in martial arts and handheld weapons, she has been learning poses and stance.  Also due to her agility in the film, Kay has been working hard on losing weight to be convincing with her performance.  She hoped to lose ten pounds.  Kay would study martial art with her husband's elder and her husband knew Wing Chun as well.  Kay said, "I know all he knows, and this time I have to wield weapons."

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EMPEROR CELEBRATES ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY

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Charlene Choi and William Chan put Raymond Fung between them

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Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Joey Yung Cho Yi and others yesterday led Emperor singers and artists to attend the Emperor Group 70th Anniversary.  Boss Alberty Yeung Sau Sing, boss lady Lu Xiaoman and executives, singers appeared in convertibles.  Yeung Sau Sing and his wife even walked the red carpet hand in hand.  Almost 100 employees lined up in the shape of 70.


Yeung Sau Sing announced the company will donate HK$10 million to four different charity organizations.

Ting Fung wore sunglasses and constantly waved in good spirit.  During his interview he denied that his company will go public.  "I haven't thought that far ahead, I am still thinking about it.  However, the rumor refers to the Growth Enterprise Market but if I plan it should be on the big board.  First I have to finish the work on hand.  At the end of May it will open in Beijing."

Ting Fung has two sons, would he deliberately cultivate them to be successors at the company?  Ting Fung said, "I haven't thought about it, this suggestion is pretty good but the younger son is better.  He isn't as mischievous as his brother.  He is more stable.  (Why not find a girlfriend to cultivate your sons?)  That's crazy, I never have such a plan."  Ting Fung clarified again that he never saw Mini Yang Mi outside work.  Because he was dull, even when he worked in the Mainland he would not have too many women around him.  Now work came first, his love life would have to wait.

Chapman To Man Jat revealed that he just renewed his contract with Emperor and said that the collaboration has been pleasant.  He said, "I didn't know how to handle money before and I spent unwisely.  After years with the company, just last year alone I already made eight movies.  Both sides are very pleased and the contract renewal was very reasonable.  (Raise?)  My salary always goes directly from the company to my wife, the old lady every month gives me HK$15,000 for living expenses.  How much am I worth I really have no idea.  The old lady said that it should be in eight figures."

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