DATE: 8 JULY 09
SOURCE: http://yule.sohu.com
ANDY LEADING SONS IN CHARITY SHOW

On the 17th, Anhui cable will launch a big-scaled seasonal Public welfare entertainment show "Singing For Love " The show is regarded as the same as public welfare version of 'The Same Song', it will have "9 Theme Songfest + star public welfare appearences" . The style designed however will be novel. Not only audience may see stars perform their talent and skill, they can also see the other side of stars doing charitable deeds. In the total of nine issues of the program, the last episode will be a charitable ceremony.

The reporter learns that Andy's 2 sons will perform by themselves, dancing China Bull.

SOURCE: http://news.163.com
ANDY USING 'REMOTE CONTROL' ON HIS SONS

The programme is inviting many other big stars, Andy Lau, Wah-kin Chou, Viki Chow, Li Yu Chun, Sammi & others are on the invitation list.

Andy for the first time will let his 2 sons perform by themselves. As their parent, he is supervising them from afar, via 'remote control'.

As he is busy with filming, he will not be present in the first few episodes, he has thus suggested to let his 2 sons take his place, Because of this he has been very busy, whenever he is not filming, he is busy coaching the two.

He has also asked the details on the run down of the programme, stage set up, & even spoke to the persons in charge, he has also asked details on the accompanyingdancers , he specially reminded that both his sons are newcomers & need their special care!

SOURCE: http://epaper.jinghua.cn
ANDY'S SONS TEASED DAI JUN

Andy's hypothetical sons Andox & Box take the lead in being the first hypothesized entertainers to be invited to "Super Interview".

From guests they became the hosts, challenging the original hosts. During recording, host Fan Jun in a beach attire looked out of place, the duo made fun of him, "Big brother, you look very odd". Dai Jun who is usually very sharp-tongued was speechless.

Andox and Box performed hot dance on the spot, for the first time show off Chinese gongfu they have just learnt.

SOURCE: http://www.stardaily.com.cn
ANDY'S SON MADE LI JING LAUGHED

In a mainland TV programme hosted by Li Jing & Dai Jun, Super Interview, 2 very special guests were invited recently, they were Andy's sons Andox & Box.

The duo revealed that they have been practicing gonfu of late, & showed off the result of their training, their unique skill "Big evolving wheel of fire" and "the cartwheel somersault" made Li Jing laughed till her tears came out.

It is said that this episode of "Super Interview" will be telecast at the end of July.

Andy has been filming movies which are becoming more & more serious these years, this summer holidays he will be back to filming comedy. Movie investor Wen De Jun Culture disclosed that shooting of this movie, titled Good Luck Comes One After Another will start in August.

The story is about how extremes in good & bad luck change destiny of lives. Director Li Xiao Ping is currently the last editing of the script. The cast is in the process of being finalized.

According to the insiders, the first manuscript script is through rotation of time & space, narrated a pair of lover's three sections of love experiences, & the final reunion of the two people, who live happily after.

The investor revealed that Andy who have a breakthrough in look. It is a movie by Andy since after Cat & Mouse in 2003, a pure comedy movie.

The movie is set for release during CNY.

SOURCE: ENT.TOM.COM
JI JIA SONG WAS EXCITED TO WRITE SONG FOR ANDY

Ji Jia Song is a song writer, at the ent.tom.com as guest, he said the first song he wrote was I Miss You, which was sold to Andy as soon as it was written.

He said Andy is his idol, he always see Andy on the movies, it is a good fortune to be able to write song for him. In the first year he wrote 60 over songs, but no one asked for them, he even thought his hp was spoilt. On the 2nd year, he picked a few songs,

"When Andy was collecting songs, I sent 3 to 5 songs to his production company, but he did not reply. But I did not give up, I know Andy always uses songs from newcomers, he likes to try songs of different genre, when he shows no response, I sent him all the 60 songs, one of which was I Miss You."

He is still yet to meet Andy in person.

SOURCE: http://www.china.com.cn

During filming of A World Without Thieves, most of the scenes were taken on the train cabin. Ge You who always takes trains instead of airplane, found it very comfortable, but Andy who seldom sits trains did not find it so enjoyable.

On the 12 of July 2004, the drama team took a train from BJ all the way to HK, as promotion of the movie. It was a refurbished ordinary cabin of the train, the whole journey took 24 hours, there was no TV on the train, no entertainment activities, many big shots found it very boring.

Andy was the first one to yell "Bored!" He asked for some programmes to see, the reporters coerced him to lead in singing, he retorted, "What? Not me! You have to perform for me, I am going to be a passenger today!"

He said he would keep the train ticket as souvenir, he had not travel on a train for a long time, it was like back to the days when airplane was not so common.

SOURCE: http://ent.qq.com

TRAILER VIDEO JIAN GUO DA YE

SOURCE: SOHU.COM

After 33 days of hospitalization, injured policeman Tam Ji xiong is now out of the dangerously ill list, the gunshot would has healed, he was transferred from the high dependency ward to the normal ward yesterday.

On the recovery hospital bed he can see beautiful scene of a lake, he listens to Andy's songs while receiving acupuncture, massage & physiotherapy, he is able to hum along songs.

Andy who always likes to wear cheongsum & write calligraphy, had ever enjoyed his MJ moment, he helped to immortalize one of MJ simple & neat look, also the most classic.

PICTURES SOURCED BY ANNA, THANK YOU!

The movie with the strongest cast in history & one of the most awaited movies, 'Great Undertaking in the Building of The Nation', launched its official website opening ceremony yesterday afternoon in Beijing. Promotional posters were also released.

Director Han San Ping together with Media Asia chairman Peter Lam, actors Zhang Guoli, Tang Guoqiang, Xu Qing and so on were also present at the press conference. It was also announced that the movie will be screened on Sept 17. At present they have finished with filming, & are doing the later part of work.

The number of artistes & directors involved total at 200 over, all of them comes with valuable status such as Andy Lau, Jacky Chan, John Woo, LL, Zhang Ziyi, Jet Li, Ge You, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiao Gang, who had all acted with zero fee paid. This film is therefore called "Collective salute to the motherland of the outstanding stars in the Chinese movie industry."

At the press con, the actor who played Chairman Mao Tang Guo Qiang & Zhang Guo Li who played Jiang Kai Shek both indicated they are honored to play a part in the movie as a salute to the nation, it is very meaningful, Tang said however tough it is worth it, director Han San Ping said Peter Lam has been very supportive, this gives them a lot of convenience with the movie promotion.

SOURCE: SING TAO
ANDY ACTED AS THE SUAVE OFFICER TO CONGRATULATE 60 YEARS OF NATION BUILDING

The promotional poster released at the ceremony which launches grand opening of the official website was held at BJ Jiali Center, the event attracted a hundred over media interviewers.

At the press con the organizer released a picture of suave Andy Lau's screen look in " Great undertaking Founding of the nation " The first set of posters & trailer were released to the press.

SOURCE: NEWS.163.COM
MOVIE WILL BE OUT BEFORE NATIONAL DAY

Director Han San Ping revealed, "We have encounter a lot of difficulties in shooting this movie, there are a total of 160 over scenes, 90 over backdrop scenes, almost everyday we change a shooting site, everyone worked overtime & added ideas, we have used only 5 months to complete filming. We will put the historical event objectively and fairly on the movie, the audience can judge the merit."

Zhang Guo Li who played Jiang Kai Shek appeared excited, said," Acting in this movie gives me another chance to seriously read that part of history again, I have deep thoughts, I am very honored to participate in this historical epic. "

SOURCE: http://news.suzhou.soufun.com
ANDY: IF YOU REDUCE SOME MORE I WILL HAVE TO EAT PORRIAGE
OPENING UP INCOME OF THE STARS

Economic crisis has affected all trades, including the stars, untill Andy quipped, "If reduce some more, I will have to eat porriage. " It is always a mystery as to how much the stars are paid.

In the mainland market, those from HK & TW are usually paid at a higher rate. Recently a list of fees for the stars are out, Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau, Jay Chou, Join Choi & others are said to be paid more than 700k (each show).

In addition, the stars are enthusiastic to be guests for some enterprise, some receive more invitations yearly than movie offers & concerts, they just need to show their faces & leave after that, money comes easy to their pockets.

Yesterday (June 28), Andy led his sons Andox, Box & his disciple 'Excellent Idol Li Ping Chen' to CCTV programme, 'Do You Want A Challnege' . In the programme, he performed with his 2 sons, the adorable cartoon figures won full applause from the house.

His disciple Li is a good looker & very fashionable, his suave performance was very much welcome!

Li sang his main song from his album, his singing impressed many, it raised the atmosphere to the climax! When Li was a student at BJ Dance Academy, his outstanding look plus filming an advertisement with Andy, was spotted by Andy who take him under his wings! It was reported that Andy sang praises of Li, saying he is a newcomer with potential!

His path ahead is brilliant! Li entered the circle with the burden of this heavy expectation from Andy. With his diligence, he has shown some results! He has played in several Tv series. His new album main song also ahs good results at Channel V & TVB8.

In this TV programme, Andy with sons Andox Box & Li, took chance to introduce his disciple to the audience. From the performance of Li, indeed Andy has not miscalculated Li's ability!

TVB Jade Solid Gold programme had a recording done on June 27, a segment has been added to commemorate MJ, William Chan was invited to perform the classical golden tune "BillieJean" dance step MoonWalk, Kay Tse, Mavis Fan, Hins Cheung, George Lam , Wei Xiong and others performed several MJ's classics, in salute to a giant star of the generation.

Below are some of the stars that had imitated MJ:

Andy in his 2004 Vision Tour concert in HK imitated MJs dance steps in the song 'Ping Shen Me'
Show Lou in his first concert in Macau imitated MJ dancing.
Aaron K in 1998 HK concert imitated MJ classical 45 degree slanting pose
Joey in her MV imitated 45 degree slanting.
Rain in his concert imitated MJ BillieJean dance.
Zhang Jie in...imitated MJ You Rock My World
JJ Lin in BJ concert imitated MJ dance in You're Not Alone Beat It & others

SOURCE: http://zjnews.zjol.com.cn
TEARS & SWEAT MINGLE IN THE AIR

Under the sweltering heat tourists continue to throng Hengdian film and television city. They are like weaves as before, the crew compared to before not only has not reduced but has increased, hotels & guesthouses around Hengdian are occupied by the film and television team, passes in and out familiar faces.

At the moment a total of 19 movie & TV drama teams are filming concurrently in Hengdian, including movie Detective Di by Andy Lau, Carina Lau.

SOURCE: SINA.COM
STARS IMITATED DANCE STEPS OF MJ
EASON CHAN CLUMSY ANDY POSE STIFF

Holding hat pose

Head lowered, one hand holding onto the hat, this is another signature action of MJ to look cool. But this pose only suits a dashing guy, such as Andy Lau who very much likes to adopt this pose at his concert. Rain too always use this move, he was called 'Korean version of MJ'.

American super singer Michael Jackson who had ruled the music world of the generation passed away yesterday.

The unfortunate news spread worldwide, artistes from various countries all expressed sincere sorrow & regretted the loss. South Korean dance king Rain who was setting off to Macau from Seoul Inchon Airport on receiving the news of demise of his idol, was deeply affected & could not accept the loss.

Andy Lau who had once performed in Korea & met MJ too indicated yesterday it is a pity that the stage loss a giant star.

At a charity concert in end of June 1999 held in South Korea, Andy had an opportunity to perform in the same show as MJ. Andy regretted the demise of MJ, at the concert he had met MJ & they greeted one another. The demise is indeed a pity, Andy had been looking forward to MJ comeback concert tour, as it had been quite a number of years after his last concert, everyone is sure to miss this great star deeply.

SOURCE: MING PAO
ASIAN SINGERS FOUGHT TO IMITATE MJ

Giant star of the generation in musical world MJ passed away suddenly at the age of 50 yesterday. In his short 50 year of life, he spent more than 40 years on the performing stage, his contribution & influence to the show business is enormous, news of the sudden death stunned fans, they burst into tears sorrowfully. MJ was called King of Pop, his unique dance steps won him the title, reputation earned by no means is truly his. His performance on the stage has great influence in many singers who are active in the musical world. His Moon Walk along with his death, would also left the Earth, & goes to the moon.

Andy & LL had 10 years ago went to Korea to take part in a marathon charity show, both represented HK. Though not singing on the same stage, at the backstage, MJ had actively greeted Andy Lau, MJ was very friendly.

Andy who is now in mainland on hearing the news, lamented, "The stage has lost a great star, I believe everyone will be like me feel the great loss, as he was truly leaving us this time, not possible for a comeback! "

Gentle yet rigid, is the cute & silly Andox, together with the fashionable, entraining & good-looker Box on the four standard cartoons will be such a direct contrast in character.

In the bog for the public, we have seen the two calves doing dragon boat race at the bath tub on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month dragon boat festival, brother Box turned Andox a big steamed rice dumpling!

Andox in looking after the sick brother, devotedly cook porraige but created a mess in the kitchen! They claimed to support world peace by finished eating the last fries. These funny cartoon brings smiles, & takes everybody back to nature true self & happiness, the reader have both body and mind relaxed.

The cartoon is colorful, drawings vivid & fresh, the story simple yet meaningful, this has lso enables Andox & Box to become so appealing to both young & old, some animation work everyone looks forward to.

In soon to be released several hundreds edition, which will be serialized, the 2 brothers will enact scenes involving school life & campus story, daily life anecdote, bull¡¯s collected sayings, brotherly affection and many other aspects, unfolding how the two lovable calves pursue goals with determination, their compassion, upward, diligent in work.

What is unexpected, according BJ Qiu Shui Cultural Company which signed up Andoc & Box person in charge, Andy¡¯s story will also be included in the cartoon!

In the cartoon, Andox and Box will become Liu Mama & Andy, narrating the deep seated childhood story.

In addition, Andy's joining TVB training class & first time on the screen, story behind the scene will also be brought to life in the cartoon, but not sure who will be the mother & who will become Tony Leung.

During the run of the 4 standard cartoon series, comic book which accumulated all the cartoons will also be launched.

In August, September, & October, 3 comic books on Andox & Box will be launched. A series of autograph & sale promotion will be conducted in the various places. It is said Andy may also appear in the sessions.

In order to have more topics & be interactive, Andox & Box will in their blog invite source material's, fans can through the message, provide the source material and the subject content for the cartoon.

SOURCE: SINA.COM
ANDY LEADS HIS SONS TO WORLD OF CARTOONS
HE DROPS TEARS ON READING CARTOON SCRIPT

Andy has a new move after making his 2 sons into carton stars , from July onwards he will lead both of them to the world of cartoons, in the series to be out he will incorporated stories from his childhood days.

After reading the initial script of the cartoon series, Andy is satisfied with the performance of his 2 sons,

"On turning the pages, I will sometimes laugh till I beat the table, sometimes I drop tears uncontrollably. The past is like a movie scenes after scenes flashing across my mind.

"Andox & Box are both very interesting, they are child-like, adorable, mischievous, after reading it is like going back to childhood days. "

SOURCE: http://www.dahe.cn
ASIAN GAMES THEME SONGS WILL BE OUT IN ADVANCE
SONG COMPOSED BY ANDY HIMSELF WILL THEN BE RELEASED

Guangzhou Asian Games committee held a press meet yesterday, cultural shows at the opening ceremony was introduced. The one of note is theme song for big sports meet is usually announced at the ceremony, this time it will be out 100 days before the Asian Games.

Songs selection is divided into 3 stages, after the 3rd selection in 2010, the best in the 3rd round will be picked as theme song, in the countdown at 100 days, the song will then be broadcast widely, to welcome the Games.

It is said the song selection has entered the 2nd round, it receives response from many music persons. At the moment, Jacky Chan has been appointed first Asian Singer for the Games, Andy has also composed a song for the Games.

SOURCE: http://ent.newssc.org
TIAN YI : PENG DENG HUAI & ANDY TO ACT AS FATHER & SON

Zhang Yimou has seen the script written by Peng Deng Huai (face-changing art teacher of Andy), Tian Yi, he suggested the theme of the movie should be protecting the unique traditional culture

Of late, the movie scripted by Peng Deng Huai ,Tian Yi, (Heaven's Will) has passed the national movie bureau & consent has been given to filming of the movie. The movie is a co joint investment of China Group & Chengdu Broadcast Cultural Pte ltd.

The reporter called Peng yesterday, who disclosed that he has an idea of making a movie a year after Andy became his disciple. After 7 years of re-writing, a final script was out. This movie specially written for Andy will have Andy as the first lead, their relationship is father & son.

In 2004 when he was in Singapore, he used 20 days to write a skeleton for the movie. He said he ahs shown it to friends, many were moved to tears. Andy is said to like the script & has given him some ideas.

............ Filming will be done in Sichuan, if all goes on well, shooting will start next year.

... he asked fans if idol can have gf & get married, fans were very excited & fully supported him to love. It was said this was just to test waters as he has plans to get married in a small island in Malaysia next year.

The reporter asked the ex, on the rumor that he will get married in a small island, she said, calmly "I know, I will only feel happy, it is time, congratulations!" Looks like she has put everything down & rumor not groundless.

Astrology:

He belongs to the solar libra, 'the Venus constellation virgo' in love life is quite passive, follows destiny, somewhat indecisive, is the perfectionist. Such disposition has the semblance to be temperate, the innermost feelings is stubborn, do not concede individuality. He will be very difficult to take the first step in love, but once invested, he gives wholeheartedly.

Her sun and Mars both fall on Aries, Venus in aquarius, outwardly she looks soft, but she has individuality, is very actually tenacious, once loves that person, even eight bulls cannot pull her back.

Her moon is in the libra, just right for his solar constellation, such phase leads an impelling force which for two person in long-distance love of more than 20 year the love is strong, this lets them get together very well, for them, 20 over years like one day, overcome repeated difficulties, relies on one another, it is not an easy matter after all.

Loved till now, whether actually holding a wedding ceremony or not, the significance is no longer a big matter, their love already deeply imprinted in the opposite party's heart, it has become a part of each other.

We deeply bless this love lasts till their old age, setting a mythical happy love.

From January this year, in all kinds of fashionable magazines, newspapers, airplane television commercials one can find Acura which Andy endorses. He & Gui Lunmei plays the leading role for this fourth generation of TL advertising reel.

It can be said that stars' power, the influence they exert indeed help to get public attention & win popularity for the product in a short period of time. But competitive power of the product still depends on the entire market strategy to move it. The author learnt from from Shanghai's second-level dealers that Acura MDX is giving out 115,000 Yuan cash as preferential benefits! 09 version of TL vehicle type is priced at 505,000 Yuan, cash preferential benefit has amounted to 75,000 Yuan.

SOURCE: http://www.sznews.com

Yesterday Qiushui Cultural Development revealed that Andy will lead his 2 sons into world of comics, other than releasing 4-square comic strips in their blog, they will release comic books, Andy's childhood days stories will be incorporated into it. Andy has narrated many of his stories to the cartoonist who will draw them out in comics.

SOURCE: http://www.zaobao.com
BECAUSE OF ANDY LAU CHERYL YANG STARTS FILMING MOVIE

Cheryl Yang's interest in movies has something to do with Andy Lau.

She was the model for Andy's MV Icy Rain during her modeling days. She sang high praises of Andy, "I had just turned 20 then, I was very lucky to be picked by Jingle Ma. Though it was only shooting MV, I could see they were all very professional, they took 3 days to film. Since then I began to develop interest in filming. Andy is a singer I admire a lot. I remember during filming of the MV, there was a small wooden house, the workers surrounded Andy to listen to his jokes. Andy called me to go in & join them. He is a very nice person, it was v cold that day, he asked me if I want to have some hand moisturer."

Later on, when she filmed her first movie Andy happened to be in Taiwan, "He can still remember me, a pity I was filming & could not meet him. It has been 10 years now, I have some life experiences, I hope to have a chance to film movie with him, if he needs actress for his MV, I am all willing! I have been watching his movies, he gets better & better. "

SOURCE: http://epaper.jinghua.cn
CHASING SHADOWS DISCLOSED SCREEN LOOKS OF TOP THREE PUGILISTS

Huayi Brothers who is the investor of movie, Chasing Shadows released a set of screen looks yesterday. In it, actors who play the top 3 pugilists resembles Jacky Chan, Jet Li & Andy Lau.

The top three pugilists all stayed in the same town in Jiangnan, they are a lot of funny ideas & are happy to be together. during full moon each month they will set off to find 'treasures', the town was full of shadows flying here & there. It was said 'Nicholas Tse' 'Jay Chou' would also be in, their looks will be shocking. It is said these actors were picked according to their look-alike to the big stars.

Earlier this month there was a case of piracy on Andox & Box products, Andy has taken this seriously on hand, to be effective in countering the pirates, he is using tens of thousands to initiate a hot give-away activity.

Andox & Box products hot give-away will through blogs, fans groups, forums, giving out gifts include T shirts, haversacks, hats, towel handles, handphone stands, badges, money boxes & others, it covers almost everything under the sun.

These products were all sold @ Andy World Club before, with a price tags, indeed costing quite a lot of money.

Since the discovery of pirated products, he has asked his company to help Mr Gao who had bought the fake products to ask for a refund, through his official website he made a special announcement that the products of Andox & Box have not been launched in mainland China.

Andy who has been in Hengdian all this while is launching an all round attack on piracy. Rampant piracy in mainland has made him launched a swift counter attack, this hot give-away is the first step he is doing for his 2 sons.

"If fans wish to have the original products just let me know," Andy announced firmly, "I’m adamant to fight back fiercely on piracy! I hope to use this action to appeal to all to protect original products."

On the net, netizens complained on the poor quality of the fake items, vague logs, material used does not last.

Andy hopes through this the piracy will get a blow, "Though this is a small effort, but it is the principle."

At the interview, Andy indicated openly the original products of Andox & Box will be out end of this year at the latest, at the same time, the reporter had called BJ Qiu Shui Tang manager person i/c, who said they are negotiating with the manufacturer, other than distributing products on Andox & Box, special outlets selling the products is being planned.

The hot give-away give start at the end of June, fans can then through blogs, fans club, or forums leave message, to win a chance for the product they want, the activity will last till end of July.

Andy's 2 sons Andox & Box have recently participated in Anhui Cable Station big variety show Singing For Love, they have won hearts of Jane Zhang & some other stars.

In the present release , Jane Zhang, Mirium & others singers were present. As son as Andox & Box appeared, atmosphere in the house surged to the highest, their endearing performance was a great hit.

Said Jane, "Today the stage belongs to these 2 small felos, their performance is simply too outstanding, I am mesmerized by them!" Mirium exclaimed the 2 brothers are very popular now, for sure she will invite them to her concert as guests.

DAY 4---ZHANGJIAJIE TIANMEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

This mountain an elevation of 1.5 over meters has the longest cableway in the world, a distance of more than 7 m. It gives a spectacular view of the lush forest & beautiful mountain landscape

It is famous for a cave called Heaven Gate, From the top of the mountain, a winding road scaled along the steep cliff, we took a bus down to get to the Heaven Gate.

This winding road has 99 turns, every turn there is a number, not bluffing

At the foot of the Heaven Gate

Climb 999 steps

FINALLY...!!

Heaven Gate won world atention when 5 French fighter jets flew through it in precise accuracy

(pic from the wall, )

Andox & Box are currently recording a charity programme named 'Singing For Love' organized by Anhui cable station, their performance was out of everyone's expectation, it was very good, they were nimble in their dance steps as they sang China Bull. They collaboration with the 6 dancers was perfect, comical Box even tried to imitate Bruce Li.

Within a short 2 months, Andox & Box stage presence has improved by leaps & bounds, they are confident, this is all the credit of their mother Andy Lau who has trained them diligently. Especially so is in order to get all ready for theis high standard programme Singing For Love.

With cellphone as remote control, Andy designed dance practices for the 2 sons.

The dance choreography has a break through this time, before this both of them have their own dance style, the one by Andox is 'China Bull Jumping high' while Box is 'China Bull Rub Rub Rub'.

This time Andy arranged a new China Bull dance for them, this new dance steps mingle well with their original. It incorporated the coolness of their mother. Indeed very refreshing to the eye.

"There was a special teacher who taught me this dance moves, I wish to try it this time." Andy feels that it is a breakthrough in designing this new dance steps, "I incorporated the good quality of a bull into the dance, hope this can transmit a message of actively striving to go forward, & be happy."

Andy has put in much effort in choreographing the dance, as shooting schedule is v tight in Hengdian, Andy almost has not a whole free slot.

As such, after one take, he will liaise with Andox & Box in BJ, instructing them & correcting them to get the right moves, & grasp the crux of the action & movements.

Andy wears screen costume to practice at the location, this amuses Li Bing Bing & the crew. But they become the first to watch & are leaders of the latest dance of China Bull. They can even help to correct & improve the dance moves.

DAY 2 & 3—CHNAGSA--- YUE YANG—CHANG DE---FENG HUANG

Yue Yang pavilion, one of the 3 beautiful pavilions, next to Tong Ting Hu, which is 3rd largest lake in China, where 'sea' level & sky merges into one

This town is called Chang De, almost all things here can see a DE

There was a De Hua sign board on a building, too late to snap

It was Dragon Boat festival .. Miss home-made dumplings

baby on my back

improvised walker & the proud mother !

Kitchen, v neat!

rice fields

Tunnel through the mountain.

Fruit stall

Phoenix Ancient City

tribal girl with beautiful skirt

Tujia tribe lady selling flowers

cute

Wine by Miao tribe

narrow alley

calligraphy of Zhu Rong Ji

Andy is presently busy shooting Di Ren Jie in Hengdian, lately sina.com entertainment learnt from a veteran insider that another Chinese new year movie is being privately arranged, the movie is temporarily titled 'Good Luck Comes One After Another'. It is slated for release February 2010.

It is not a surprise Andy shoots the Chinese New Year movie, but now it is just at the very beginning stage, yet it has caught the attention of the insiders, this is because the movie will be the debut work of a new group of talented persons, it is also the first time that Andy is acting in a new movie under the hands of new talents.

3 years ago Andy launched his Focus First Cuts, in the project he picked 6 young directors, & sponsored them to film movies, the most well known one is that by Ning Hao , Crazy Stone, which set an unprecedented record of 23 million box office.

This new project has picked a new director from China named Li Xiao Ping, which rings a bell the character of the comical movie A Family In Dongbei called Niu Xiao Wei. Other than an actor himself, he graduated from Central Drama Academy & has been director of many comical movies, & TV series. Local movie producer has confidence with the work of Li Xiao Ping.

Other than Andy, other actors are still being hand-picked, the producer indicated the cast will include those from mainland, Hk & TW, it can be said to be of a glamorous layout.

They do not mind using big sums to create a prosperous banquet. It is said to be like Crazy Stone, comical & relaxing that will make audience laugh during the festive season.

Is it going to be another Crazy thingy, indeed makes one wonders.

SOURCE: YULE.SOHU.COM

The reporter interviewed the manager of Andy, yesterday & has confirmed the news, the one being hand-picked by Andy is Li Xiao Ping who acted as Niu Xiao Wei in A Family In Dongbei.

MY TRIP TO HUNAN
DAY 1 : XIAMEN--CHANGSA

I went to Hunan province in China recently. Hunan is to the south & central of China

We flew to Xiamen before boarding an internal flight to Changsa. It was May 27 when we set off, all the passengers were given face masks to wear on boarding. When the plane touched down @ Xiamen, we were not allowed to alight. 2 health officers came to check temp of each & everyone in the cabin. When 3 young chaps were found to have temp with the thermo scanner, they were tested several times, re-checked with a thermometer under the tongue. The officers came in full one-piece suit covering from the heads to the feet. The measures taken by the Chinese authority is indeed commendable, efficient, & stringent. It is said they do for all international flights, & those with fever including those sitting around them will be quarantined until proven to be free from H1N1.

Though H1N1 is mild, it is the way to prevent an pandemic should a deadly virus emerges.

Impressive.

We were almost late for the connecting flight from Ximen to Changsa, the ground crew had to open special channels for us . Changsa is a big city….. we had dinner & at night trip visited the walking mall.

Ubiquitous.

Big bill boards, funny words to attract customers,
'Hot Nanny'
'No matter how you eat, you wont be on fire (heaty),
No matter how you 'cook', the taste wont change'

After June 11 press meet, action director Sammo Hung brought the media for a visit to shooting location the next day. 80 over reporters coming from mainland, HK & TW gathered at the No.8 studio in Hengdian & saw an astonishing marvelous sight.

At the giant movie studio, there was an exceeding high Buddhist structure, almost 5-storey high, it was an omni-directional structure, its ring-like design may be called the act of impossible, almost god-like. Sammo Hung has directed a thrilling action scene here.

After watching the trailer, this movie was shrouded with mystery, on witnessing the scene many understand further the unique feature of this movie.

Once one entered the studio, what was seen was a giant green curtain encircling the entire site, From a corner, what comes to the view immediately was Taoist magical talisman pasted all over a heart pillar at the center, standing high. Surrounding the pillar are a few storey high circular corridors.

The whole building is made of wood, boomy traps were set everywhere. In one scene by Sammo was a few soldiers armed with swords pulling the trap as they run, while molten liquid droped to the center of the pillar.

The observant reporter saw outside the scene were 2 giant-sized holes, when asked about their uses, Sammo disclosed that actually those were a pairs of eyes of Wu Ze Tian at 80m high, the place where were then was inside Wu Ze Tian’s head.

The statue situated at Zhangan city upper area, looking down at the middle part, its height supersedes all other buildings, the last few final fighting scenes will all be shot in this head.

Its vastness made one recalled the renowned character---God of the Universe in Transformers.

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SAMMO HUNG SHOWS THE BIG SCENES IN FILMING OF DI REN JIE
PRAISED HIGHLY OF ANDY

Sammo sang high praises of actors Liu Dehua and Li Bing ice, referring to movements which they handle, no matter has tough, they will achieve perfection diligently.

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Said Andy, "I love the character played by Li Bing Bing, it is a secrete love affair. Wu Ze Tian is someone I wish her well, but I do not like her crulty, I admire her yet has some fear for her. "

Huayi Brothers staff indicated the situation was not as serious, Andy was not holding a mike at that time, he was still smiling, he was only joking.

SOURCE: TA KUNG PAU DATED JUNE 12
ANDY STUDIES CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY

This is the second time Andy acted as one in Tang dynasty era, he has to act with a heavy weapon, "But the weapon is not to kill, it is to extinguish other’s power, something that Di Ren Jie must do when he investigates cases."

To play the character well, he has specially study criminal psychology, when asked if his daily life will be affected by this, he quipped, "Nowadays when people say I am cute, I will think he is faking."

It was rumored that he will go back after 6 days of filming, he stressed, "If there is someone willing to pay me so much for 6 days of shooting, please come! Everyone please rest assured."

SOURCE: ENT QQ COM ANDY WATCHES AMERICAN DRAMA TO GET POINTERS

On acting as Di Ren Jie, Andy expressed that he is like a Confucianist detective, the biggest difference will be he has an ultra ability, he can see through the innermost feelings of others.

"He knows what you're thinking, one glance, one breath, which part the sentence was paused, he can see what was hidden underneath, he can be said to be a sad detective."

To act well, he watches popular American drama Lie to Me & Criminal Minds, he uses the smiling facies, & criminal psychology in this movie.

Some said he looks too handsome to be Di Ren Jie, he does not think so, he quipped Justice Bao was handsome, but that was when he was young!

He added Di REn Jie is quite a flirt, he likes every woman in the movie, but has not really dated anyone.

SOURCE: WEN WEI PO DATED JUNE 12

In the one minute trailer shown at the press meet, none of the actors screen look was exposed, but the background looks grand, with magnificent display of military. The 1-min long is all on night, Tsui Hark said not only night scene is splendid, the day one is even more suffocating.

In the movie, Di Ren Jie & Wu Ze Tian has v subtle triangle relationship with Li Bing Bing, who is cross-dressed as a man.

Andy said the action parts are very tough this time, he personally acts in all.

SOURCE: APPLE DAILY DATED JUNE 12
CARINA LAU BE WU ZE TIAN FIRST BEFORE BECOMING A MOTHER
WILL START FAMILY AFTER MOVIE WRAPPED UP IN AUGUST

Di Renjie is our country widely known historical person, deceased Dutch sinologist Gao Luopei (Robert Hans van Gulik) had once used Di Renjie's novel "Legal Matter Involing DI " translated into English edition, after that a detective series followed, making Di Renjie Chinese version Sherlock Holmes.

The moment Andy appeared at the interview hall, the reporters twisted & turned words trying to ask about his marriage, a total of three times.

Firstr, a reporter from the role Andy plays asked, "Was Di Ren Jie married in the movie?" After thinking, answered Andy, "I think he was not, just like me, not married." But this answer did not satisfy the media, a reporter put a direct question, "Then is Andy Lau married?" Andy immediately direct the topic to Li Bing Bing, said, "Bing Bing, don't feel sad, I am still not married."

At the end of the interview, a female reporter could not control herself, she asked, "Di Ren Jie was tall & held a high post, he was old, but he was still not married, Andy Lau, do u think he was abnormal?" On hearing this, Andy was half angry & half throwing tantrums, said, "You all are pulling my leg!" He then put (threw) the mike one the table, which gave out a loud thud, . & left, in a hurry.

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TSUI HARK BACK TO FILMING WUXIA MOVIE
ANDY DENIED HAVING A DOUBLE

It was rumored that Andy has only 6 days of shooting, the rest of the will be done by a double.

Andy took the opportunity to clarify, "Here I wish to clarify, this rumor has really spoilt my hardworking image, I trust everyone will be able to see if an actor is really putting in effort to act. "

Andy added after shooting this movie, he has two other movies on hand, one is collaboration with a new director, the other is about Shao Lin Shi, working with Benny Chan, but he is not acting as a monk.

SOURCE: YULE.SOHU.COM ANDY AS DI REN JIE A COMBINATION OF LI BAI + 007
ESTIMATED TO WRAP UP IN AUGUST
ANDY MAKES LI BING BING A BESOTTED LADY

Andy & Li Bing Bing squeezed on one chair.

At the interview, the cast was divided into groups, Andy & Li Bing Bing were in the same group. When they entered the room, both of them squeezed onto a small sofa, this action made many reporters fighting to take pictures of them.

Teased Andy, " I held her up the stairs just now, no one took picture." Andy intimate behavior made Li Bing Bing on cloud nine, she could not bear but to vindicate in front of the media,

"Not only I am besotted by his external look, I am besotted by his mental state." When the reporter pressed Andy if what she said was the truth, Andy teased Bing Bing, "Say that again. "

Who knows Li Bing Bing gave an astonishing remark, "I Love U!"

In front of Andy, Li Bing Bing acted like a besotted lady, she said she had worked with Andy 3 times before, "I love him all the time, just like a crazy lady. In Cat & Mouse, we were about to get married, but he ran away, in World Without Thieves, I was made drunk by him. This time I have to think carefully, I beat him up till he has to hide."

ANDY CALLED THE POLICEMAN WHO WAS INJURED IN THE KIDNAP CASE IN WUHAN UNIVERSITY

DI REN JIE DOUBLE HEROES OUT ANDY & DENG CHAO ARE BOTH FRIEND & FOE

As the character played by Deng Chao is the key protection object by the director, this has resulted the two characters by Andy & Deng focal points which outsiders debated hotly on.

If the two are good brothers sharing life & death, they would probably enact some very touching moments with whole-hearted devotion, if they are sworn enemies, it will unfold before audience a fierce fighting. Let us witness exciting moments on how the 2 super dashing guys have tables turned on themselves. But the real truth will be out only when the new movie finishes shooting, to reveal the exciting part.

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ANDY DECLARED WAR ON PIRACY

Andys managerial company in the mainland BJ Qiu Shui Tang made an official announcement, war on anti-piracy starts now!