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The Andy Lau Tak Wa, Zhang Jingchu, Lin Chiling, Tong Dawei starred treasure hunt film DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS yesterday shot its final indoor scene at the China National Museum.  At 4PM as director Sun Jianjun yelled cut, the film completed its last shot -- the exhibit of DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS bi-coastal combination that at the same time signaled the production's perfect completion.  12 of the most influential sculptors in China worked together on the film sculpture NEW DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS, which also appeared for the first time.

After finishing its final shot, the team immediately held a wrap press conference.  At the ceremony director Sun Jianjun, American director Bob, Actors Lau Tak wa, Tong Dawei, Zhang Jingchu, Lin Ching and the release company representatives and other cultural celebrities unveiled the film sculpture NEW DWELLING IN THE FUNCHUN MOUNTAINS.  Wa Jai was asked about his relationships with the actresses in the film.  He joked, "One is my lover, the other is my mistress.  I am a couple with Tong Dawei as well."  Lin Chiling said, "Overall character relationships are all complicated and complex, hard to describe in a few words.  Being able to work with Brother Wa is our honor.  From Brother Wa we saw what we should learn from him.  He has everyone's respect for being very serious at every shot."

Zhang Jingchu praised everyone's professionalism.  From Brother Wa she learned a lot about action scenes.  Lin Chiling was so ill while shooting in Dubai that she could not speak, but she still had no complaint.  Tong Dawei felt that Wa Jai's high emotional quotient was the most amazing.  "We were very tired from the shoot and worked very long hours, but Brother Wa was able to remain serious for every shot.  Like last night the fight scenes were shot first, then when we shot the dramatic scenes everyone was very tired, but he during the shoot still put his best condition in front of the camera.  Everyone has moods and would be somewhat frustrated, but not Brother Wa."

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The Andy Lau Tak Wa, Zhang Jingchu, Lin Chiling, Tong Dawei starred DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS has already completed its Dubai shoot.  This time the Dubai production team had several hundred people, 120 foreigners from over 27 nations and regions around the world.  Thus their flights alone cost over 1 million RMB.  The seven star class Burj Al Arab that declined over 40 film production requests from around the world opened up completely for the Chinese production.

Turning down even MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4, why did Burj Al Arab accept a Chinese production this time?  "Burj Al Arab and Burj Dubai both turned us down.  We edited a trailer for them with the scenes that were shot in China, then they were convinced and permitted us to shoot there."  The producer said.

Shooting at the Burj Al Arba required passing three check points.  3 kilometers away from the hotel was the first check point with strict inspections of personnel numbers and identifications.  Under such conditions, the team had to race against time for a record six location changes inside the hotel in one day.  The production was already broken down into ten minute intervals and thus received the foreign team's high praises.

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The Andy Lau Tak Wa, Zhang Jingchu, Lin Chiling, Tong Dawei starred treasure hunt film DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS is still in production.  Earlier Zhang Jingchu celebrates her birthday and the team held a special birthday party for her.  On a giant cake was the painting DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS, which was an enormous pleasant surprise for Zhang Jingchu as she broke into tears of joy.

This was also the first time Zhang Jingchu worked after the Lunar new Year.  That day, after an entire day of intense production, the team that has been "plotting in secret" for a long time suddenly brought red roses to Zhang Jingchu and sang the birthday song.  Zhang Jingchu was beyond surprised.  She laughed and cried as she carried the roses.  Jingchu said, "Today through text messages, microblogs I receive many well wishes.  Thank you everyone very much for caring about me.  I never celebrate birthdays, but today I receive so many pleasant surprises!  I truly appreciate the team for giving the warmest and the most touching birthday, for this warm and harmonious big family.  I will work even harder on the shoot, let's go!"  Zhang Jingchu even personally cut cakes for everyone on the team.

During the shoot, in order to achieve the best result Zhang Jingchu soaked in the 4 to 5 degree Celsius lake water for almost half a hour.  The team complimented Zhang Jingchu's professionalism.  The film after completing the Hanghzou and Dubai shoots will head to Beijing.

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DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS earlier held a global press conference in Atlantis the Palm Dubai with over 50 media outlets in attendance.  Chinese consul general in Dubai Zhan Jingbao, film director Sun Jianjun, American director Bob Brown along with stars Andy Lau Tak Wa, Zhang Jingchu and Lin Chiling also attended.

Director of a Beijing Olympics promotional film Sun Jianjun said, "Dubai like China is often misunderstood as somewhere dirty and messy.  China film for the first time display modern methods, techniques and trendy quality to viewers of China and other nations."  Zhang Jingchu's fluent English received media compliments.  She said, "Actually it feels like a dream.  Yesterday I saw the beautiful Persian Gulf outside, I posted online that I could only arrive here on a magic carpet."  Due to the temperature difference between Beijing and Dubai, Lin Chiling was not well enough to speak, but her elegant appearance and sweet smile earned consolation from friends in the media.

Reporters asked Lau Tak Wa about change of pace at work and in life.  Wa Jai said, "My life hasn't changed much because my personal life and work are separate.  Work is a very important part of life, so I would put a lot of effort into this area."  When asked since this film was an Eastern spy film would it be compared to 007 or MISSION IMPOSSIBLE GHOST PROTOCOL, Wa Jai said, "This film is such a large production, the directors' efforts including our other director' bringing many many new things from the U.S.  I don't know whether it can compare to foreigners', but we would make a very, very special spy film with our own specialty."  Sun Jianjun added, "In the first 30 years, Mr. Lau was a mix of Tom Cruise and Michael Jackson.  Maybe in the last 30 years he will be Sean Connery."  Wa Jai said, "I hope even more that I am myself."

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The Media Asia invested and distributed, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Lin Chiling, Zhang Jingchu, Tong Dawei starred DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS is in production now.  Lin Chiling truly gave her all for the film.  Aside from revealing her back earlier, earlier when she worked with Tong Dawei she had to display her legs for Tong Dawei to touch.

In the story Lin Chiling and Tong Dawei's ambiguous relationship remained mysterious in a chamber.  Tong Dawei was submissive in the relationship and would not stop bothering Lin Chiling.  He even admitted that his murderous intention in the film was aimed at his nemesis Lau Tak Wa.  His white hair left chills in many.  Despite giving in to Lin Chiling's every whim, Lin Chiling admitted, "In the film he is creepy, having your feet washed isn't as enjoyable as the outside imagined."

As for Dong Dawei who bent over and washed the beauty's feet, Lin Chiling even held his head.  He joked that even Lau Tak Wa was not so lucky but he was.  Tong Dawei felt very lucky himself and was very gratified.  Would such a position give him an unstoppable fantasy?  He joked, "I don't dare!  I was already very nervous before touching her leg.  I was afraid that she would think I was taking advantage of her and I remained very tense.  Luckily Lin Chiling was very friendly and told me to relax.  Actually she was afraid that I would have many bad takes because her legs were lifted in the air, which actually was very tired."

However because in this film they had to feel ambiguous, cold yet full of tension, finally the scene was shot almost ten years.  The crew had to keep changing the water because they were afraid of freezing Chiling's legs.  Chiling said that after this scene her actually feet were a little wrinkly.  However the foot bathing scene still felt fun and she thought it was a decent experience.

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The film DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS yesterday held a production start ceremony at one of the ten spots in West Lake, Hengzhou, Pinhuqiu.  Attendees included Andy Lau Tak Wa, Lin Chiling, Zhang Jingchu, and Tong Dawei.  This film would be similar to a 007 treasure hunt story.  Later it will shoot in Hengzhou, Taipei, Tokyo, Milan, Dubai and other locations.

The actors yesterday rode dragon shaped boats on West Lake.  Fans filled the lakeside.  When Wa Jai, Lin Chiling and others arrived, cheers rose.  Wa Jai and other actors waved to everyone form the boat.  Phoenix Satellite boss Liu Changle, China Film Group boss Han Sanping, Media Asia Entertainment executive John Chong Ching and others yesterday also attended the ceremony.  Han Sanping pointed out that this film's male lead had to be Wa Jai.  Because of Wa Jai, the production waited until this year.

Speaking of playing the "Eastern 007" this time, Wa Jai joked that he too wanted to become 007 but would depend on how the director shot it.  Tong Dawei this time played a villain and he was very happy to be able to work with Wa Jai.  To him it was a dream.  Lin Chiling in the film would appear with various costumes.  Zhang Jingchu's right arm was bruised.  She said that this character was very different.  The director joked that after making this film, no one would dare to want her because her character was.  Did Wa Jai have to fight?  He joked that he was a substance actor so he did not have to fight.  People laughed and Wa Jai immediately joked, "Don't mock me."

Wa Jai pointed out that in the film he and his girlfriend broke up and got back together, just like the painting DWELLING IN THE FUCHUN MOUNTAINS.  Was Lin Chiling or Zhang Jingchu his girlfriend?  He joked htat of course she would not be so tall.  Chiling joked that she would be eliminated because of her height.  Wa Jai joked, "That's right, who told me to be so short."  Yet reportedly Lin Chiling was Wa Jai's wife, after breaking up he was with Zhang Jingchu.

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Lin Chiling's language training while working on the film RED CLIFF has proven to be useful again, as she rushed to Shanghai todayfor the Shanghai Animation Film Studio's just finished animation MA LAN HUA to provide her voice. The entire recording process lasted an afternoon. The film will be released June 19. The folklore animation MA LAN HUA is a Shanghai Film Group Animation Film production and a China Education Television Station joint release, and a Shanghai Animation Film Studio, Xiamen advanced technology company and Shanghai Sheng Tai Investment Management company joint production. The story mainly centers around a battle for a magic flower that can bring humanity well-being. The magic flower's guardian Ma Long accidently rescues Old Man Wang, who fell while picking herbal medicine inthe mountains. He meets and falls for Old Man Wang's daughter Xiao Lan. Xiao Lan's twin sister Da Lan longs for the material indulgance than themagic flower can bring and becomes jealous of Xiao Lan. The Ivy Demon who has long been coveted the magic flower uses Da Lan's vanity to steal the magic flower in order to dominate the Ma Lan Mountain. Finally, the industrious and kind-hearted Ma Long and Xiao Lan eventually defeat the demon, while Da Lan and Old Cat also mend their ways.

With the special support of the Shanghai Charity Foundation and Shanghai Special Care Foundation, more and more stars have taken the initiative to join the film. Lin Chiling after reading the script gladly joined without any salary consideration. In order to give herself even more challenge, she deliberately chose the easily despised character of Da Lan. Lin Chiling today was dressed in light yellow to the recording studio. She said that the film highly recommended the virtues of hard work and kindness, which were very significant. Da Lan's vanity, laziness and selfishness provided a new attempt for her voice performance and for fans to see a different her.

Known for her sweet baby voice Lin Chiling felt that her voice matched the 18 year old Da Lan very well. She said that the pronunciation, tone, and other training that she received during RED CLIFF helped her manage this role better. When a reporter asked whether she would change her voice for this role, she said with a smile that voice hadno age. She was confident that as long as it was properly maintained, her voice would still be as sweet at age 50 and 60 as it is now. Reportedly, MA LAN HUA like the hit MAGIC LAMP many years ago used a strong all star lineup. Aside from Lin Chiling, Chen Hao provided the voice of Xiao Lan. Many mystery stars would also provide their voices from three lands on both sides of the strait. The theme song performers will be Taiwan Seed Music artists Kenji Wu Ke Chun, Valen Hsu Yu Wan, Landy Wen and others.

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The TREASURE HUNTER (CHI LING) production team earlier moved to Wuxi to shoot the ancient tomb adventure scenes and the key "tomb of fate"wrap scene. Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) had no fear of aggravating his old injury again and personally performed every stunt without a double.

Chow Kit Lun in the film struggles with the villain over the ancient city treasure. Action director Ching Siu Tung designed this scene. The villain during the fight would turn white bandages on his body into weapons. With film technology animation this weapon displays shocking visual effects. In addition Eric Tsang Chi Wai plays a treasure hunter who dreams of finding treasure, Chen Daoming plays his buddy, a treasure hunting expert. Chi Wai is full of humor while Chen Daoming is quiet. Although the friends have drastically different personalities, on and off the set they are able to become good friends.

In the film Lin Chiling also makes a huge change. Actually she has quite a sense of humor so she is very suitable to play this lovable silly girl.