THANK YOU FOR YOUR BOUQUETS,
...very much appreciated! allow me to keep them @ Andy Town !

< Jackie>Monday, October 26, 2009 Kev wrote:
I thought I'd let you know - when I read Andy Lau will be starring with Jacky Chan, I thought the Jacky Cheung hok jau (Zhang xue you) until I saw the pictures, then I realized it's Jackie Chan - Sing lung (Cheng long). Notice their Western name is different.Sincerely,Kev.

(Sorry for the confusion, :D. Many thanks for the highlight! )

October 2, 2009 Martina Güdelandy wrote:
I just want to thank Katherine Lee because she translates/ writes daily the news. A great job, really!
I mean for all these years, day by day and she still updates all fans. A true fan.. So I really have to take a bow with all admiration and thanks!
Greetings
Martina

(THANK YOU for the kind words, dear friends!)

Han San Ping praised highly of Andy Lau, seated center & to the left of Zhang Guo Li , has the most potential.

The Founding Of A republic, a movie to commemorate the 60th anniversary of China, has reached a box office of more than 400 million. It still has overseas market, including Taiwan & others. Income looks set to soar, such a good result is a indeed representative in the entertainment circle, undoubtedly this genre has enter a brand new era, it is no wonder the movie is being dissected again & again.

It is now being accepted as a new starting point for a mainstream movie. Han San Ping who is one of the directors said excitedly, "It cam be say so, China Films shoot mainstream movies mainly, this is the first time it sells so well, & win many young viewers, this is v important, young people before do not support such a movie usually."

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PICTURES SOURCED BY ANNA, TQ!

Andy in a whirlwind style came to Taiwan yesterday to meet his fans, who post celebrated his birthday. He was warmly received. Other than going to the airport to receive him, they held a banner with words 'Support you a life time'.

The moment he appeared at the customs, a big group of fans yelled in excitement, they gave him presents & greeted him. Some yelled, "e support you forever." Some with banner "Lao Da Andy Taiwan Fans support you a whole life time. " Andy was very touched on seeing it.

The reporter asked Andy, "Do you think you should give ZLQ a confession? "

Andy just smiled pretended not to hear. After fans gathering, he left in a rush on the same day evening.

LIBERTY TIMES
ANDY HAS UNDERSTANDING OF FANS
GRANTED THEM ALL THE REQUESTS

It was the first time Andy came to Taiwan after his marriage was exposed. He was all smiles at the customs. As there were too many reporters wanting to interview him, a microphone hit him on his lips, he gave a frown.

He stayed for only 9 hours in Taiwan, & did not accept any public interview. His fans post celebrated his bday for him, at the activity they reassured him of their support, this touched him a lot, said, "Don't worry, I know how to take care of myself. " During song session, at one moment he was chocked with tears.

During photo session, some fans requested a face-to-face photo, hugging at shoulders, & showing love sign, he granted them all their requests. The atmosphere was warm. Fans knowingly had not asked him about his marriage, they were only interested if he will come to attend Golden Horse Awards. Andy ssid he does not yet, it depens on time.

After gathering he left for the airport, before entering customs he reminded fans not to clash with the media.

UNITED DAILY NEWS

2 months after his marriage was exposed Andy came to Taiwan to meet his fans for the first time. He was surrounded by media at the airport, when asked if he will be open with good news (wife gets preganat), He answered helplessly, "This is my own affair, sorry, this is something I share….with those who like me.. I will not talk on this…" Indeed very loving to his wife.

Close to a hundred fans were at the airport, he actively went to them after coming out from the customs, he received flowers, gifts, shook hands with them & signed autograph, granted them all their requests. He appeared quite tired after attending the opening ceremony of New Shaolin Temple, he however kept his smiles, reminded the media not to push, & be careful.

He had a 3 hour long gathering with his fans, he sang songs & had photo taken with 800 over fans, had chatting, even hugging. He had the photos taken on the spot, he quipped the photos were too intimate & reminded them not to share them online.

He left after the activity, not even had time to try Taiwan delicacies. Luckily his staff prepared his favorite foods such as rice balls, soya bean & fruits.

Though movie New Shaolin Temple will start filming only end of the year, the three leads Jacky, Andy & Nicholas were already testing swords at the abbot's room in Shaolin Temple.

Jacky Chan was presented with abbot's calligraphic writing , a word Dragon, meaning dragon of the martial arts, Jas souvenir. Jacky was caught by surprise & was very happy.

The actors stayed in the room listening to the chanting of the abbot, the blessings on them, & the history of the Shaolin Temple. Andy with beads on hand, together with Jacky, Nicholas prayed & listened, they were very attentive.

In thanking the actors for coming to the temple, the abbot prepared 5 old swords to tehm, one to Emperor boss Albert Yang & the leads. Andy, Nicholas & Wu Jin loved the old swords dearly.

After receiving the sword, Andy graciously pulled out the sword, & waved it, his every move was so suave, not only Fan Bing Bing was smitten by him, even Nicholas & Wu Jin were attracted by his handsome way of holding the sword, they both admire Andy's born sword man demeanor.

Said Andy, "This sword from the abbot, to me it is not a weapon, it is a tranquil object, if u think this way, then you will know how to treasure it, the abbot give us words with deep meanings, he seems to tell all to learn how to put down, do not be insistent in all things. "

Andy met his fans in BJ earlier on, he had a concert for them @ Chao Yang Stadium, 100,000 netizens through internet could watch his show, in addition to a busting full house at the stadium.

He sang many of his classics, he was like a Buddha, answering all the requests of fans, not only he chatted with them, he answered their questions. The atmosphere was very high, fans waved light sticks along with his music.

At his official website, he said he was happy to see his family members, he has felt the change in weather, he will make appropriate preparations tso as o take good care of his skin when he is back again at the end of the year to shoot New Shaolin Temple.

On Oct 22 morning, a new martial art blockbuster, New Shaolin Temple, a joint venture of China Films, Emperor Group & Huayi Brothers launched a camera-rolling ceremony @ Henan Shaolin Temple. Director Benny Chan together with leads Jacky Chan, Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Fan Bingbing, Wu Jin, Xu Shao Qiang & others were present. The strong cast is a rare sight in the recent years, their presence gave a boisterous scene at the usual serene Shaolin Temple, almost resulted in a mob.

Jacky & Andy were busy, trying hard to pacify the emotions of fans. When Shaolin abbot indicated 27 years ago, the serenity of Shaolin Temple was first trampled by the movie Shaolin Temple, the media in unison, said, "Today it is going to be the second time."

In addition, characters related to the movie were make public for the first time, director Benny Chan indicated he hopes through this movie he can bring the spirit of Shaolin Temple from inside out.

News on the collaboration of this movie between mainland & HK caught intense media attention the moment it was released, further escalation of the attention came when the names of actors were out, Emperor Group successfully roped in Jacky, Andy & Nicholas Tse as main actors.

All the leads were present, with presence of so many big names, Shaolin temple were swarmed with fans, be it the VIPS, guests, martial art students all surrounded the stars to catch a close-up view, the situation was out of control.

Jacky put forth his status of a big brother the moment he appeared, he called out to all to maintain order, Andy too asked them to be careful. Looks like this movie is already causing a big stir even before shooting begins.

The movie invested at close to 200 million rmb, will start shooting end of the year, estimated to be screened end of 2010.

The company is very privy with the looks of the characters, but on this day the roles played by the leads were finally made known, Jacky is a kitchen monk who has a good knowledge on Buddhism, good in martial arts, but deos not reveal himself.

Andy is the warlord, who later learns Shaolin fist fighting with Jacky, Nicholas is a Shaolin disciple who is a good variant & upholds justice, the three of them join hand to fight enemy.

At the interview, Andy indicated the role he plays goes through a transition from bad to good, Fan Bingbing acts as his wife, he disclosed that this movie is entirely different from Jet Li's Shaolin Temple, it is thus very difficult to compare, the main aim is to spread the spirit of martial art, & not on action. But when the media asked if he is the main lead, he said it is not easy to answer,

"I dare not say I am the lead, you have to ask the boss, but I feel that his movie has no supporting actors, everyone is the lead actor."

With a forfront movie, this movie is sure to be compared, Director Benny indicated thie 2 movies are not the same, the era is different, it is hard to compare,

"I had talked to the boss, the previous movie is too popular, so it is hard not to compare, but we are talking on different stories, in this era science has improved, but we will not use special effect to film action scenes, we want to actors to learn, putting forth the spirit of Shaolin from inside out, inside is the spirit of Zen, while outwardly it is the Shaolin gongfu."

He explained that Yuan Gui director has started training the actors, such as each must master one gongfu, Nicholas has to learn fist fight, while Xu Shao Qiang leg gongfu.

On the shooting location, Benny said Shaolin Temple will have a part, but hey will made a one-to-one replica of the shaolin Temple as shooting venue.

SOURCE: WEN WEI PO
15,000 MARTIAL ART MONKS OPENED UP ROUTE FOR JACKT ANDY & NICHOLAS

New Shaolin Temple held a press meet @ Henan Mt Song Shan Shaolin Temple yesterday. Director Benny Chan, action director Yuan Gui, actors Jacky, Andy, Nicholas, Fan Bing Bing & others were present. Emperor chairman Albert Yang, China Films Han San Ping, Huayi president Wang Zhong Lei, BJ Yinmeng general manger Xue Gui Zi specially flew in to Shaolin temple to participate in the event.

Some actors led by Albert Yang flew to Zhengzhou on Oct 21, while Andy & Nicholas who worked with Emperor the first time arrived in private planes, they met up with Jacky & Fan Bing Bing. Zhengzhou municipal committee sent out 40 over vehicles to receive them, many fans lined the scene for their idols, it was a busy sight.

Nicholas Tse plays lead actor, a young frivolous aristocratic family young master who looked down on Shaolin monks from the very beginning, after his family was exterminated by the warlord, he had no choice but to take shelter in the Shaolin temple.

Andy plays the warlord from bad to good, said, "It was an era if you don’t kill me I will kill you, I lived in that kind of era."

The presence of Andy, Nicholas, Wu Jin, Jacky caused a sensation in Shaolin Temple, 60 sightseeing vehicles opened up the road for them, 15,000 disciples lined the road to cheer them.

As there were too many people, the temple was packed to the brim. The stars all wished to take a good look of the temple, but it was "Looking ahead see people, looking up see the sky. " It was impossible to appreciate Shalolin culture or spirit. Jacky hopes he can quietly view the scared martial art place alone during filming & to appreciate Buddhist culture.

Andy indicated there were too many people, he is yet to see the true face of the temple, he hopes to have a chance to learn their gongfu.

SOURCE: APPLE DAILY
NOT WEARING WEDDING RING
ANDY PREPARES TO SHAVE FOR MOVIE

Andy was asked why he was not wearing the wedding ring, he said embarrassingly, "I have not bought yet." He was again asked if he feels that wedding ring is important, he said, "Not so." He plays a warlord who later became a commoner, there will be some action scenes, he will learn the martial art from the teachers. On Nicholas Tse having more parts than him he stressed that he is not bothered by this, he has also thought of shaving, said, "If there is a need, no problem with me."

An entertainment industry research investigating company in mainland recently announced a chart on artistes brand property, based on their popularity, reputation, healthy image, loyalty of fans, commercial value, potential, & so on as indices.

50 top artistes from China, HK & Taiwan were named.

Top on the chart is Jacky Chan, followed by Andy Lau, Jay Chou, Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Faye Wong, Tony Leung, & Chow Wei. Lin Ziling is at the 19th, ahead of Su Qi. Maggie Cheung is No 38, while Gong Li is No 48.

SOURCE: APPLE DAILY
FOR THE FIRST TIME 10 CHINESE MOVIES HEAD FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR SCREENINGS

For years HK movie industry was on a downward trend, even during the golden CNY period, only one or two movies were screened to meet the demand of the market. A booming mainland Chinese movie industry, however has brought about the turn of fate, it is now back to the 80s era when the industry was a scene of fierce competition, during the upcoming CNY, 10 Chinese movies will be out, including "Hanada, Ends Well 2010", 14 Blades , Begger Su Su Qi Er, Future X-Cops, Kong Zi & others.

At the beginning of this year, All's Well Ends Well starring Louis Koo & Sandra Ng had an unexpected sweep of 20 million, was the top movie. This good result has help to arouse the interest of CNY movies, everyone wishes to have a share of the pie, a fierce fighting ensues, now 10 chinese movies are queuing to be screened. Limited by the number of cinemas, those movies which cannot get the first slot & have to wait for the second slot, such a glamorous sight is indeed a rarity in the recent years.

The first day of CNY falls on the 14th of February, Raymond Wong manages to get the first spot, his movie Hanana Ends Well 2010 will be filmed end of this month &, will be out on January 28.

Future X Cops by Wang Jin, staring Andy Lau & Big S, will be out on February 4, before February 10. This is to avoid crashing head on with Danny Yes, 14 Blades, & Begger Su by Jay Chou & others.

Andy Lau, Zhang Yimou, Sun Honglei, three big shots of the movie television circle graces the front cover of the first issue of GQ magazine in China. The magazine is named Wise Group, the current so-called new Chinese gentleman. The magazine showcases high end mainstream life style of the rich & famous, & aims to create a most influential masculine magazine in China.

This is the 17th version of GQ flagship fashionable magazine under he banner of international Conde Nast, the first issue is released in October 2009 in China. The magazine joint hand with China News.

Mr Seng Wang who was the ex Chinese version of Esquire, is the chief editor of the magazine.

The initial print numbered 600,000, with target goal of 400,000. The magazine is distributed in mainland throughout the country, out of which 50 cities have a population of more than a million.

Conde Nast chief Jonathan Newhouse said on the Chinese viewers, "They are very interested with the current fashionable products, as such they will be very interested with magazines such as GQ, despite appearing to be conservative with s ex, shockingly their interest with Western magazines far exceeds our expectation.”

HK superstar Andy Lau held a 'Singing for Mother, Paying Tribute to Motherland' 2009 Andy Lau Fans Musical at BJ Stadium on Oct 18 night. This is the first ever musical for fans in mainland, just online viewers alone totaled 100,000 over, it can be called the most 'bullish' musical.

Despite being open with his wife, fans adoration for him has not dwindled. Fans were from all over the country, at the stadoum itself were fans who truly indulged themselves & enjoyed every minute of the show, climax came one after another. Not a single seat was left vacant at the stadium, which can housed a few thousands.

Andy sang song titled Mother, paying tribute to the 60th anniversary of founding of ROC, Icy Rain & other classics. He had interactive session with fans, bringing pleasant surprises to all. His 2 sons came to show support. They showcased their talent in dancing & singing, their humorous antics won cheers & laughers. Amid cheers Andy closed the show with song Love U 10,000 Years.

Before the start of show, online bouquets alone from fans reached 200,000, at the end of the show online viewers numbered 100,000 over, this is the biggest interactive musical with fans in the history.

NEW SHAOLIN TEMPLE NICHOLAS TSE TO PLAY LEAD ROLE
JACKY CHAN & ANDY ARE OTHER ACTORS

As title resembles The Shaolin Temple by Jet Li in 1982, a new movie by Benny Chan , New Shaolin Temple, catches much attention even before shooting begins. The reporter learns that the cast has not been finalized, without Jet Li, Jacky Chan & Andy Lau 2 names playing good & bad guys are enough weights for the movie. Nicholas Tse will play the lead role. Zhou Xun name appeared on the list previously, but it appears that she has dropped the offer as it clashes with her schedule.

Investors come strong, included China Filsm, Emperor, Huayi, it is thus not difficult to find heavy-weight actors.

It was said Jacky & Andy do not have a lot of parts, but both are considered main supporting actors. Jacky Chan will probably play Nicholas's master, while Andy the rebel warlord.

Director Benny however does not feel Andys role is a negative one, quipped, "Can be considered neither good nor bad." Camera will roll officially at the end of the year for this movie.

2 days ago Andy was in BJ for the camera opening ceremony of the cartoon-idol TV serial, Andox & Box. Though married, Andy does not wear a ring on his hand. On the number of children, he admitted the more the merrier, girl or boy, he likes them all.

His days go on as usual, despite being named 'Ultimate Rotten Man in the Entertainment circle' by Malaysian(?) media, after Edison Chan, he trust he still has a lot of followers.

On the debut TV show by his 2 sons, he quipped that their earning ability is no less than his, he is not too sure about their fees.

Soon after this he will join the cast of New Shaolin Temple, acting as a warlord.

Liu Xuan when asked which actor she hopes to work with, she quipped, "Best is with the handsome ones! Actually I like Hua Ge, it is no secret, I am now past star chasing age, but as artiste I am still a newcomer, whoever I work with is a bonus to me, best is the handsome one, just joking!"

Is she disappointed now that Andy is married? Smiling, said, "I feel happy for him! Since young till now, he is the only idol I have, I should send him my best wishes! "

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Andy admitted he has no plan to act with his 2 sons for the time being

'Andox & Box', a large-scale idol comedy had a camera-opening launching ceremony in BJ yesterday. As 'mother' of Andox & Box, Andy was present to cheer the two.

Andy whose marriage was exposed by the media was very cautions at the interview, on given a name 'rotten man' by the Taiwan media, he gave his response, "Everyone has ups & downs, to me days still go on as usual."

As soon as the ceremony was over, media crowded around him, their obvious target was Andy who came to show support to his sons. As such, director Li Xiao Ping & other main leads after showing their faces on the stage left immediately. The interview by media in China centered mostly around the TV serial on Andox & Box, they look forward to seeing Andy in the TV serial, but Andy said he will not even play a cameo role, & he will not give much suggestions to their acting, said, "They have a group of very good teachers."

SOURCE: MING PAO
ANDY: TO ME DAYS PASS THE SAME

Andy because of his cover up of marriage with his gf of 24 yrs & was married in Las Vegas last year, in an poll 'Overseas Ultimate Bad Man' by Singapore radio station, he was No.2. Despite being called with such a name, Andy did not give an immediate response, he continues to work.

Yesterday at an interview in BJ, he gave a response, "To me days still pass the same." He does not seems to be affected by this, but on answering questions, he was very cautious, he gave very simple answer of a few words & refused to talk more.

SOURCE: SINA.COM
ANDY'S SONS TO ACT IN TV SERIAL

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The first-ever hundred-episode large-scale fashionable cartoon -idol comedy , Andox & Box, had a camera opening opening ceremony in BJ on Oct 16.

Director Li Xiao Ping, Zhang Yuan together with main leads Andox, Box, Zhang Han Yin, Shao Feng & others attended. Andy, too was present.

The TV series is a made-to measure cartoon comedy special for Andox & Box.

At the start of ceremony, the adorable duo hoped onto the stage. Though their look was simple, it did not hamper their expressions of joy, the secret lies in their two horns, when they are angry, the horns stand erect, when they are joyful, the horns keep moving like flower stalks, Their lovely acts pleased fans so much that they cheered & screamed.

Everyoen knows that they are good in singing & dancing, but actually they are also good in martial arts. Accompanied by song Na Er Dang Zi Qiang (A man of determination, a song in Jacky Chan's Huang Fei Hong) they showcased sword display. Though their rotund body make them look clumsy, they look like real swordsman!

They have full support of the directors & other actors, in addition of fans, they gave a pleasant surprise to all, their mother came specially for the occasion, the organizer presented them with a big stalk of big wheat, 'Da Mai', which as the same pronounciation as Da Mai, ‘good sale'.

On their debut TV series, Andy said proudly, "They are in actual fact born stars , they keep asking me to see how they act at home, rather than seeing how I act." To prove themselves, they sang a song 'How Are You?', the theme song of the TV series. Indeed good show.

The story is based on a group of ultra beings from outer space, who ride a space ship in the boundless universe, it is from modern metropolis to the futuristic outer space, in the process many inter personal relationship & sentiment, love & hate, courage, wisdom & strength are revealed. Andox & Box play two long lost brothers....

Carson Yeung of HK Wang Feng Holdings has successfully completed acquisition of 94 % of FA Premiere league team Birmingham stockholder's right last week, this made him the first Chinese boss in the history of Premiere League.

Carson Yeung will bring Birmingham team into China market. He is using millions to get Xu Xiao Ming to cross over , & is roping in Andy as the team ambassador, even planning to film a HK movie ' Overnight Fame With Football' or GOAL!

Birmingham is eyeing to have Andy as its ambassador, so as to increase the level of popularity of the team in China, the aim is to make it the most popular team of the premiere League.

But Andy is still thinking, he keeps delaying signing on the dotted line.

Accordingly, to entice Andy, Birmingham is thinking of making him the lead actor in a movie on football.

Xu Xiao Ming & Andy has a good relationship, if he join Birmingham, the first movie to be shoot will be on football, with that, numerous first class footballers will be appointed to support Andy, just like a HK version of GOAL!.

Andy however due to many commercial commitments on hand, he is very cautious with the offer.

The movie GOAL! was screened in 2005 in America, it was about a young Mexican player who dreams to enter international football arena, but he was born to a poor family, being highly talented, he was spotted by premiere league , he successfully shoot in a goal at a critical time.

The movie was sponsored by Inenational Soccer association, 100 million was used to film the movie. Though the actor Kuno Becker was not famous, there is a group of first class players in the movie, including David Beckham, Ruhr, Frank Lampard, Zinedine Zidane, Kaka, Ronaldpo & others.

SOURCE: SINA.COM/OTHERS
SAMMO HUNG FILM & TELEVISION TRAINING BASE OPENS
ANDY AS STATUS OF A SENIOR ATTENDED

On Oct 15, Andy, Yuen Biao, & other stars were seen at Hebei Baoting for the opening of International Film & TV Training School set up by Sammo Hung.

Andy indicated 20 over years ago Sammo had taught him fighting in action movies, as status of a senior he attended the ceremony.

The appearance of so many stars resulted in a messy situation, screaming fans rushed to take photos, security guards had a busy time trying to keep order.

Andy was in a black vest, he did not have a wedding ring on his finger. He appeared to have slimmed down a little. But he was in good spirit, chatting to Yuen Biao all the time.

Andy went on the stage & called himself a senior to all the students, so even if Sammo Hung had not invited him he will also attend, in 1986 Sammo had taught him fighting. As senior he will take good care of the juniors, he will give priority to sign up those who graduate from this center.

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It was the 200th Day countdown for Expo Shanghai yesterday. At night a grand concert was held, singers included Andy Lau, Huang Xiao Ming, Coco Li, Cai Qin, Vivian Hsu & others, 40 over singers gathered under one roof. They sang voluntarily for the Expo, without collecting a cent. Huang Xiao Ming onstage three times was the 'busiest' artiste while Andy led the rest in singing at curtain closing, ending it with a high note.

Huang Xiao Ming sang 3 different Expo songs, at the opening he sang with Vivian, Li Bing Bing & other Huayi singers a song called Dazzling Life, which is the first theme song picked for Expo, at the finale he sang with Coco, Andy, Jane Zhang, JJ Lin, Yu Quan & others, Smile Shanghai, a song to commemorate the 200th day countdown, he too sang with Oriental Angel Be Your Side, a song for the Expo volunteers.

The usual color dressed by Andy are white, black, blue or grey, tonight however he picked green & white, colors of Expo which comprises green, white & orange.

When he saw the mascot of Expo on the stage, he smiled, "Now my 2 sons have new friends!" Andy sang 2 songs at the finale, Mother & Smile Shanghai. When the host asked if he would be in Shanghai in 2010 to watch Expo, he said, "If you need me I will be here!" The host asked again, "What do you expect to see in Expo Shanghai?" He quipped, "I hope to see the smiles of everybody."

It was not easy to gather so many stars, since morning people continued to stream in at the premises, When the two most popular stars-- Yang Guo , Andy & Huang Xiao Ming were on the stage singing Smile Shanghai, fans uncontrollably rushed forward to the stage , creating quite a chaos.

Andy who had celebrated his birthday a few days ago did not take time off to settle down, instead he took the opportunity of National Day to perform at the celebratory activities. He sang with Mao Ai Ming @ CCTV programme, on Oct 13 he came to Shanghai to sang for Expo Shanghai a song written by him, Mother.

Andy's reputation has not been affected, he was singer at curtain closing at the event to celebrate 200 Days Countdown to the Expo.

Before his appearance fans screamed & called for him all the time. During his performance a man fan even rushed to the stage asking for a close contact with him.

Andy World Club fans occupied many areas, at the inner ring & many spots of the gallery, they held the same light sticks waving to the song he sang. After the show they rushed to the stage, Andy responded warmly to them, he did not leave immediately after the show.

At the show, Andy indicated he is very supportive of Expo in Shanghai, he is thinking of coming for the 100 days countdown, 10 days & 5 days countdown. He called out to fans, "If you all wish to see me, just let me know." The fans all cheered merrily. The host too invited him warmly, he hopes Andy can be present during the Expo period from the opening ceremony 2010 May 1 to the closing ceremony on Oct 31, & becomeg a new Shanghainese.

'Singing for Mother Paying Tribute to Motherland Wireless Music Club 2009 Andy Lau Beijing Fans Concert' will take place in Beijing soon. This activity is the first ever big-scale special performance for fans.

In celebration of the 60th anniversary, Andy will use his own songs to pay tribute to motherland, his two highly talented sons Andox & Box will bring more joy to fans in BJ this time.

Tickets sale are not open to public, they are on first come first serve basis. As soon as the news is out, hot lines of the concert organizer are flooded with callers who want to watch the show, many black market vendors created fake news online, selling fake tickets at an exotic price.

The organizer specially reminds fans to participate in ticket-grabbing through legal means, that is via BJ China Mobile, this is the only channel to get ticket. Outstation fans can watch the show live on Oct 18 @1900 hrs by logging in to China Mobile official website.

To satisfy those who cannot be present in person yet able to participate live, there will be an interactive time with Andy in person. China Mobile reminds fans to install handset to enable direct communication with Andy, fans may through handsets ask questions which will get transmitted to the station, the host will then using lucky draw to send questions to Andy, Andy will answer questions on the spot.

China Mobile has set up a segment whereby fans can request songs, fans in or out of the concert can through this method request songs. The songs with the highest request will be selected to be sung live. Other than song Chinese, Mother which is written by Andy will be another hot song.

Andy 2 sons will showcase their new talents, adding more life to the show.

According to an overseas movie website, The Hollywood Reporter, @ the Pusan Film festival, HK movie personnel Tsui Siu Ming is going to collaborate with mainland movie distributor Polybona to film a movie based on the First Sino-Japanese war.

The movie is to be invested with 125 million rmb, Tsui Siu Ming will himself be the production manager, director, & scriptwriter, at the same time, he is actively trying hard to get Andy Lau to play lead role, as the Qing dynasty Navy military officer Deng Si Chang.

Said, "The movie will include magnificent naval battle scene, but character molding will still be the main theme & not be neglected. The movie will be filmed with new technique, reprises the important battle at that time."

Shooting is temporarily set to start summer next year.

SOURCE: http://www.news365.com
COUNTDOWN 200 DAYS
40 OVER STARS WILL SING AT EXPO

Expo Excellent Concert will be held tomorrow night @ the Shanghai Grand Stage, Andy Lau & others will sign songs which are selected from around the globe.

A special song for the Expo, to commemorate Countdown to 200 days, Smile Shanghai, will be sung by singers from across the straits, Andy, Coco Li, JJ Lin, China singers Yu Quan, Jane Chang, TW singers Jam Hsiao & Cheer Chan are included.

With these beautiful songs, influence of Expo continues to rise, from 5th of July thsi year to end of August, Expo wireless music download hits 77.7 million, song On Your Side, tops the list.

There were many celebratory activities in HK this year, on Mid-autumn festival on Oct 13, at Pop TV Arena, there were land & sea performances, participants came from all walks of life. Andy, Gigi, Kay, in separate big cars, had a parade around Canton Road area.

Andy led the convoy with a convertible Rolls Royce, holding a big flag all the way, indeed very eye-catching & looked powerful.

On style, the author I wish to say that on Oct 1 at the anniversary held @ Tianan Men Square, chairman Hu Jintao was also seen in a car with plate number V-02009, indeed was the most stylish car plate in China, was it meant to be victory for China in 2009? The author consulted mainland specialist, V actually represents BJ zone, 02 stands for central police force, V-02 represents central leader status, specially used by heads of state, all vehicles with V-02 has special pass throughout BJ, no one is to get near!

Hu Jintao reviewed the army, Andy reviewed the passer-bys!

actively chatted up with Kay, showing his seniority

it was Mid Autumn Festival, how did he spend it with his wife ZLQ? He said he had celebrated with his family earlier on, he takes vegetarian food that day.

The biggest flag in the world, 60 m long, 89 m wide, weighing 510 kg Andy was one of the flag bearers.

SOURCE: TA KUNG PAO DATED 8 OCT

Hins & the 2 'sons' of Andy work hard for charity

Hins Cheung & the 2 cartoon sons of Andy, Andox & Box attended Ronald McDonald Home Charities launching activity on Oct 7. On the 20th next month, they will join hand with Andy, Joey & other singers in a performance for the activity.

The Founding of a Republic, a movie to commemorate 60th anniversary of ROC, has a record box office of 334 million in mainland China, becoming the highest grossing movie in the history of a locally produced movie. The long holidays in China is not over yet, it is full house everyday in cinemas screening the movie , cinemas continues to ask for more copies to have additional shows, trust that box office will hit 400 million in days to come.

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THE FOUNDING OF A REPUBLIC SWEEPS HK BOX OFFICE

Total box office in China reaches 340 million, it is now the strongest movie in the history. In HK 6 days, box office is close to 5 million, for days it is the champion movie. Movie companies continue to receive bookings from groups, other than school, public & private organizations, old folks homes too book venues to watch the show.

The movie has been invited to participate in Tokyo Film Festival on Oct 17, it is the first time the movie goes overseas.

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YKX: ANDY PLEASE DON'T COME

Andy's father-in-law passed away at the end of August in Malaysia, his ex gf YKX's father similarly passed away end of last month. YKX is holding a wake for his father in HK today. Both mother & daughter indicated they do not wish to see Andy coming to pay the last respect. YKX's father passed away at age 85 of cancer of the lung on a plane from Chongqing to HK. When asked if they wished to see Andy, both said they hope not, as his presence will disturb the wake, & get all the attention. She said her father had initially objected to her love affair with Andy, but accepted him later. She added the death of her father has changed her outlook in life, she will from now not be stubborn & remembere his father's last words in leaving the past behind.

5 movies opened on Oct 1 National Day, The Founding of A Republic, though lost to D 9 & 3D Garfield & was third with box office of 1.07 million, surges ahead on Mid Autumn festival, it has the highest day collection & now tops the box office.

On Sunday Oct 4 with a collection of 990,000, it was champion of the day, beating D9 which had 800,000 & 3 D Garfield which had 570,000.

In 4 days with a total collection of 3.8 million, it also tops the chart, beating D 9 with 3.7 million, 3 D Garfield with 2.7 million, while I want to Fly collected 1.2 million is at fourth position. Taking Woodstock remains the last, it had 47,000 weekend collection & a total of 2.1 million.

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Andy had urged his fans in Taiwan not to come to HK to celebrate his birthday during the 8 8 big flood in TW, instead he told them to donate the money to charity. He is keeping his promise that he would go to TW to celebrate with them. TW fans are very excited that he will be there on the 25th this month. Many fans registered at the very first hour.

On the death of Yu Ke Xin's father, who passed away recently of cancer, Andy's company Focus Group executive said, "We espress our condolences, may the deceased rest in peace."

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Youths from all walks of life in HK celebrated National Day in a parade of thousands yesterday. A salutation ceremony to the flag was held, 60 representatives from all trades were chosen to be flag bearers.

They held up the biggest flag in the world, a national flag of the Republic of China weighing 510 kg. Artists including Andy, Gigi Leung, Joey, Kay, Charlene, Louis Fan & others were present. In batches, they sat antique cars in a parade @ the busy streets in Tsim Sha Tsui, warmly welcome by tourists & HK residents.

All the 60 flag bearers wore red tee shirt, under scorching sun they shone brightly as the big flag. Joey felt honored, said, "It was so touching when we all waved the national flag, I was in tears, as a Chinese, it is an honor to participate in the national day, during the parade I put my head outside the car, & kept waving my hand! "

Charlene too was full of energy, said, "It’s a pity it was too short, would be better if we can have a few more rounds. Seeing the progress of China today, as a Chinese I feel very proud, I feel like crying, I know Joey really cried!"

Andy as a flag bearer said he was very happy to be at the parade, many citizens cheered with them, it was like a big party.

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ANDY SENT SMS TO SHOW CONCERN TO GARY

Andy attended a national day celebration activity yesterday, on the case of Gary Tsao who was being prosecuted by the police, Andy said he & Gary are good friends, he has followed the news closely, he feels that Gary shows repentance, & is willing to bear the responsibility. He had sent sms to Gary to show his concern, as he never has a drink with Gary, he has never seen him drunk & got into trouble. As for content of sms, Andy said at this time he was not sure what to say, he believes Gary has a lot of pressure at this moment, just gives Gary some time to sort thigns out. As for the cancellation of the concert next month by Gary, Andy said it involves sponsor it is hard to comment.

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On Mid-autumn festival, Andy was asked if he celebrated with his family, he said he had dinner with them few days ago, on the festival day he takes vegetarian food.

Gary Tsao was released on bail, Andy said he trusts Gary has done all he could, said, "Gary has conformed to all that is required of him, we are quite familiar with one another, as friend I send him my best wishes. Andy said he has not seen Gary drunk before, to him Gary appeared to be polite always, is a nice person. On cancellation of concert, Andy said this cannot be helped, as the sponsor is an alcoholic drink, this can damage the reputation of the brand.

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In a convertible Rolls Royce, Andy led the convoy of cars in the parade

it was a busy sight

Andy actively went to chat with Kay

Andy performed at last night show, he squeezed the face of a little girl.

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ANDY SHOWS FATHERLY LOVE IN SINGING MOTHER

Andy sang with HK Children chorus, it gives a different feel

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After the thousand-people parade in the afternoon, a cultural show 'Youth Chong Hua' was held at night @ the HK Coliseum. Participating artistes included Andy Lau, Gigi, Hins, Louis Fan, Kay & others.

Andy sang at curtain closing 2 songs, Chinese & Mother, cheers & applause were incessant, it was the climax of the show. A dazzling fireworks ended the whole show.

A cultural show to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Republic of China was held @ the HK Coliseum last night, a thousand over artistes in one mind performed in praise of motherland, the performers lineup was strong, including Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, of the 4 heavenly Kings only Leon Lai was absent.

Jacky Cheung, Andy, Aaron, Haken, Grasshopper, Michael Tse Tin Wah, Joyce Cheng, & others were present. The show was hosted by Eric Tsang, Nat Chan, Lisa Wong, & Cai Lan.

Most of the performers wore red to spice the grandeur. Aaron Kwok sang at curtain opening, he brought the atmosphere to a height as soon as he appeared, after a series of hot dances he took of his jacket, singing his classic Lets Move, accompanied by big fans dance.

Jocey Cheng in red sports wear was next, perhaps due to her stage fright, she sang almost out of tune, luckily it did not affect the whole show, she put in her best, & ended the show with a split.

When Andy in a shimmering flowery long gown, with red trimming scarf appeared, his fans screamed, he received the hottest response among all the singers. As he sang Chinese, Li Hui showcased a sword display. He sang Chinese & Mother, & was in the chorus singing 'Singing High Spirit of China'.

At the finale, Jacky Cheung performed with the girl singer who sang behind the scene, Yang Pei Yi, a song penned by Premiere Wen Jiabao. Together with 500 children, it was a grand sight.

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FOUNDING OF A NATION BREAKING MILLION DOLLAR RECORD

5 new movies opened on Oct 1, The Founding of A Nation, Taking Woodstock, District 9, 3 D Garfield, & Fly High.

The Founding of A Nation, launched at the correct time, with 170-strong cast, on the first day has crossed million dollar box office, within 3 days it garnered more than 300 million rmb.

Taking Woodstock, by Oscar director Li Ann, on the other hand, collected 63,000 on opening, indeed a letdown!

The Founding of A Nation, though was on the third spot, losing to D 9 & Garfield, was in actual fact, a difference of a few thousand dollars.

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ANDY WAS TOUCHED, SENDS BEST WISHES

A few days ago in his blog Andy gave encouragement to a devoted husband. After reading blog of a husband who wrote 'Together Walking with You' for his wife, he was so touched, looks like he feels for the husband!

He wrote:

'A young mother Ah wen, who had just a month ago brought a new life to this world, is now lingering & facing obstacles one after another, a strong-willed husband Anthony, is insistent in his hope for a miracle to happen, I myself & my family members all send our wishes to your new born, Ling Ling, & your wife. '

Accordingly, the leading lady of the story, Ah Wen, suffered bleeding in the brain about a month ago after giving birth to a daughter, her condition is unstable, Anthony who has just become a father recorded the events of his wife & daughter all this while.

Andy is the husband of ZLQ, not sure if this blog leading lady gives him deep thought, other than sending his best wishes, he calls his family members to give encouragement.

Andy is always concern about his fans, in showing concern to fas in Indonesia, in his official website, he sets up a special thread for his fans to tell him they are safe.

After exposure of his marriage, he had once set Forum in his official website as strictly only for fans, now it has opened up to all, trust he is more open nowadays!

Andy was invited to sing for the 60th anniversary of Republic of China, moving from one stage to another, first for CCTV stations, then to National Aquatics Center. He was on the same stage as Mao Aimin, the big sister of China music arena. He sang a duet with her, Today Is Your Birthday My China, while at the Aquatic Center he sang Chinese, Mother. The programme was telecate live via satellite worldwide.

After spending his 48th birthday on Sept 27, Andy left for BJ early on the 28th morning. The actual show was on Sept 29. Andy was on the same stage with Mao Aimin, so were many representatives from all walks of life in their own occupation clothing, such as serviceman, nurses, & others, a 9 year-old small girl Dao Dao joined in the chorus. Below the stage, audiences & leaders beat rhythm with hands in unison. The perfect performance of Andy & Mao Aimin won warm applause.

After he had done with the 3 national television shows, Andy & his team went to the Aquatic Center to sing a song Mother. The person who received him at the center asked if he had been to the Center, he said he had, he was there to watch Paralympics last year.

In a traditional cheongsum he sang Mother, many in the audience sang along with him. When he sang Chinese after that, the atmosphere soared, cheers were unceasing.

Andy is happy that his song Mother is well received after its launch, when asked why he used Mother to congratulate founding of the republic, said, "When I was writing this song, I thought about feeling of those who are overseas, feeling of gratitude to the motherland, the longing & pride, it is more of the warm feelings than passion. "

After completing the 2 national shows, Andy rushed back to HK to attend more celebratory activities in HK.