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[2009.06.25] JACKIE CHAN, YUEN BIAO JOKINGLY CALLS SAMMO A BULLY

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The Seven Little Fortunes' mentor Yu Jim Yuen founded Hong Kong China Drama Academy celebrated its 50th anniversary with a photo exhibit at Tsim Sha Tsui's Harbor City for two weeks as a salute to Master Yu. Seven Little Fortune's big brother Yuen Ting (Ng Ming Choi), Yuen Lung (Sammo Hung Kam Bo), Yuen Lau (Jackie Chan), Yuen Biao, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah and other students attended.

For its 50th anniversary, Seven Little Fortunes members would perform charity work. On November 13 an anniversary celebration will be held at Intercontinental Hotel. Overseas brethren will return to Hong Kong to attend. Master Yu Jim Yuen's daughter Yu So Chau will return from San Francisco as well. Limited edition Seven Little Fortunes figurines and member interview DVD will be sold for charity. Yesterday Hung Kam Bo, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao represented the group and donated 500,000 to Education Development Foundation Association.

Rushing back from the U.S., Jackie Chan after the event had to rush back to Beijing for KUNG FU KID. Although it was hectic, he was very happy to see the brethren on such a rare occasion. On stage Jackie Chan mentioned his son's martial art training experience and hoped that Seven Little Fortunes' descendants could carry the torch 50 years later. Jackie Chan was Master Yu's only godson. He pointed out that he had a nickname in school back then, referring to him as "Emperor" godson. He joked that he thought being the godson would be quite an advantage but actually he got a beating whenever something happened. When someone made a mistake everyone got a beating, the goal of which was to keep everyone alert. Jackie Chan also pointed out that he once said that he would not let his son study this field, but he felt that was wrong. If such schools existed he definitely would have his son enroll because now he was too spoilt. When parents hit children they call the police, children back then instead were able to tolerate pressure. Although it was tough, Jackie Chan and Sammo felt it was beautiful memory. Jackie Chan felt lucky to able to learn the spirit of never giving up.

Hung Kam Bo also pointed out that he often skipped school back then because the Master often hit him with the cane, and he had to get up early for hand up, leg stretch, somersault, and at night acting lessons. Everyday he worked for ten hours or more. Back then the youngest brother Yuen Biao expressed that the older brothers did not pick on him. Jackie Chan heard and immediately pointed at Sammo, "Then who was he? He wasn't picking on you, he was quite a bully." Sammo jokingly grabbed Jackie Chan's finger and bit it. "You can listen to anyone else in the entire world, just not these two." Jackie Chan said that the older brothers often played pranks on him, spitting on his food but he still had to eat it. Jackie Chan and Hung Kam Bo also revealed that Yuen Biao was the best looking one when he was little, so he attracted many girls and fellow disciples. Jackie Chan said that if Yuen Biao got fat after his leg injury then he was the best looking one.

Sammo recently injured his hip as the DETECTIVE DEE action director. He pointed out that now it was much better. Actually he just pulled it a little and luckily he only had to teach others action. Carina Lau Ka Ling was worried about the horse riding scene. He expressed that it has not been shot yet, but actually it was not too difficult. Wa Jai already did his.

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[2009.06.25] JAYCEE CHAN SEEKS RENT FROM COUNTERFEIT JACKIE CHAN

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In the Francis Ng Chun Yu directed TRACING SHADOW (JUI YING) a counterfeit hero union was cooked up as the industry big brothers Jackie Chan, Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit), Andy Lau Tak Wa, Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) and others all supported their film industry junior Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming). In the film the "young landlord" Fong Cho Ming issued the final notice to a poor tenant, "Boss Xu, I now officially notify you, you have not paid rent for 2 years, 9 months and 19 days!" The victim was no other than his old man "Jackie Chan". The in debt "Jackie Chan" could only submit to Fong Cho Ming.

Sharing with stage with the "counterfeit Jackie Chan" for the first time, Fong Cho Ming chased his own "old man" for rent and looked vicious. Finally he had "Jackie Chan", "Lee Nin Kit" and "Lau Tak Wa" begging for mercy, which Fong Cho Ming thought was a lot of fun. Fong Cho Ming even told the press, "I thought the one who played Lee Nin Kit was the most convincing, at the time I thought Lee Nin Kit was visiting the set." Aside from these three, the film also gathered over 20 star look a like actors. They included an impossible to understand Chow Kit Lun, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung who covered his face with a fan, and "superstars" Simon Yam Tat Wa, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and Hung Kam Bo. All the look a like actors were the most convincing ones in the Mainland.

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[2009.06.25] FRANCIS NG CRITICIZES CO-STARS' COOKING



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To coordinate with the film LAUGHING GOR ji BIN JIT promotion, TVB two nights ago invited three of the film's male stars Michael Tse Tin Wa, Anthony Wong Chau Sun and Felix Wong Yat Wa to compete on a variation of its BEAUTY KITCHEN. Co-stars Francis Ng Chun Yu and Yuen Biao judged. The film's female co-stars Fala Chen, Sherry Chen Song, Lorretta Chow Mei Yun, Koni Lui Wai Yee, Tracy Ip Chui Chui, and Anna Yau Hoi Man turned into the men's assistants. One of the judges Chun Yu was very stringent. Not only did not show no mercy for Wong Chau Sun but also Laughing Gor himself as he gave both low scores.

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[2009.05.26] CHARLIE YEUNG DIRECTS

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Charlie Yeung Choi nei two nights ago attended a Causeway Bay restaurant opening. Charlie expressed that she locked herself away for four or five months in preparation for her first film as a writer and director, CHRISTMAS ROSE. Now she has investors but she would not perform on screen. As her first film as a director, she would like to be able to focus. She said that the on and off screen staff were very supportive of her. For now she first would complete the script then consider casting. She expected the film to start production at the end of the year. As for box office confidence, she said, "Producer Pang Shun told me to focus on the screenplay and not to think too much about anything else."

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[2009.06.25] ONE NIGHT IN SUPERMARKET WINS AWARDS

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The Orange Sky Golden Harvest invested ONE NIGHT IN SUPERMARKET received two CCTV6 Chinese Film Media awards at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The film starred Xu Zheng, Jacqueline Li Xiaolu and Kimi Qiao Renliang. CRAZY STONE's Xu Zheng won Best Actor. This year the under 30 year old new director Yang Qing won Best Screenplay, as the youngest and the most "surprised" award winner.

Xu appeared with a bald look. When he heard that he won Best Actor he gave a happy smile. It was his first film award. Since it came from the national media voting, he thought it was very important. Yang Qing said that he never thought that he would be able to win so he did not prepare a tuxedo. He joked, "Even if I wanted to rent one I didn't have enough time to!" Many Hong Kong stars attended this event, among them Karena Lam Ka Yun was the guest presenter.

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[2009.06.25] SHORT OF LOVE PREMIERE

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Wong Cho Nam, Ella Koon Yun Na, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, JJ Jia (Ga Hiu Sun), Angelababy, Race Wong Yuen Ling starred film SHORT OF LOVE (NGAI JAI DOR CHING) two nights ago held its premiere. Tsui Tsz Shan due to a series production could not attend. Race's sister Rosanne came from Singapore in support. Other guests included Yumiko Cheng Hei Yi, Chrissie Chou Sau Na, Shirley Yeung Szeki and Venus Cheung Yi Ching.

Wong Cho Nam expressed that he was very nervous for his first lead role film premiere. He joked, "I am very happy with so many pretty girls tonight." This was JJ's first comedy, a new attempt that she honestly said was very nervous about as well.

Race expressed that in the film she had dance for Wong Cho Nam and touch herself. Her sister has taught her before the shoot and she practiced at home. She said, "During the shoot at first I was a little embarrassed, but later I was fine." Did she get Cho Nam under her spell? She joked, "He at first had reaction and was very happy, but after a few times he fell asleep. I immediately lost all confidence, telling him that he was disrespecting me." Would Race dance for her husband? She said, "Maybe on honeymoon night, it's very frightening to dance ordinarily. Maybe on special days."

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[2009.06.25] AARON KWOK'S SKIN SUFFERS AS HE CLOWNS AROUND


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The Benny Chan Muk Sing directed, 100 million yuan science fiction action film CHUEN SING GAI BEI (CITY WIDE ALERT) yesterday started production at the Yuen Long Ka Lung film studio. Attendees included Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Shu Qi, Collin Chou Siu Lung, Zhang Jingchu, Zhang Baowen, Tie Nan and Square. Sing Sing and Shu Qi 10 years ago worked together on STORM RIDERS (FUNG WON). At this reunion they have won Best Actor and Best Actress and their worth increased ten folds.

Sing Sing in the film had many action scenes. Because he played a circus clown he would have a lot of special effect make up. Due to the recent heat, the make up caused a reaction of his skin. Yet Sing Sing said that this character was quite refreshing and all the pain was worth it. Female lead Shu Qi was the most comfortable because she only needed to stand and walk around. As for intimate scenes, Sing Sing expressed that had to be kept confidential. He joked, "The whole city will be on alert!" However Sing Sing and Shu Qi felt that being able to work together ten years later was destiny.

Earlier Shu Qi was found to be very close with Square member James. Yesterday Shu Qi and James without any hesitation chatted and laughed, she joked, "Did you expect me to hit him?" Sing Sing pointed out that Shu Qi treated him well too, often wiping away his sweat for him. James awkwardly said that Shu Qi treated every new comer well. Earlier he fell during the shoot and she consoled him. Was he under her spell? He frankly stated that he was and joked that now he was completely stunned.

Chou Siu Lung and Jason Wu Jing in the film had many action scenes and both were able to handle them. Zhang Jingchu actually had to fight too, which she called a challenge. In her past Hong Kong films she played more mild mannered characters. Luckily this time she had help from her on screen husband Wu Jing. Wu Jing also joked that being able to play a couple with Zhang Jingchu was a dream come true.

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