A Long Journey fights for Olympics, Jay Chou: clear pronunciation

Jay Chou's newly written song "A Long Journey", which has recently been the point of focus, was suddenly broadcasted for the first time on radio yesterday night as the announcement for Olympics song went into countdown stage, this surprised fans, they fought to spread it around the net.

When Jay Chou found out yesterday that "A Long Journey" was already broadcasted on Beijing Music Radio FM 97.4, he was taken back a bit: "Oh! It's been broadcasted?" Then he expressed: "I'm very happy, I hope everyone likes it." Recently he has been asked about the song style and contents of "A Long Journey" many times by the curious, seeing as the selected song will be announced at the end of April, it was not unreasonable for Jay Chou to be nervous, he said frankly: "Of course I hope it is selected."

"A Long Journey", which combines Jay Chou and old partner Vincent Fang's creative abilities, mixes rock and Chinese style, also added in is a Beijing opera singing part, Jay Chou expressed that he wanted foreigners to hear a different Eastern music, thus he added a lot of Chinese style elements, some people who heard it online for the first time thought the tempo was too slow, this actually embodies Jay Chou's creative intentions, he said: "The melody is a bit simple, it's because I hope it can slide off everyone's tongue, plus it matches the topic of the Olympics, and shows off a grand atmosphere, it keeps as much of my flavour as possible."

Originally he was worried about the problem of pronunciation, people online have praised him, to this, in the press conference a few days ago, Jay Chou said: "I did try my best to sing it, I tried my best to focus on pronouncing clearly." As to the rumour that's been circulating online that this song will be recorded into the new album, JVR Music denied this: "This is a song he especially wrote for the Olympics, it's not suitable to be placed in the new album." But no matter whether it is selected at the end of the month, Jay Chou has already expressed that he wants to sing "A Long Journey" for the first time in his Beijing concert on the 1st of May for the fans.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/A-Long-Journey-fights-for-Olympics-Jay-Chou-clear-pronunciation-talk526573.html

SMAPster Tsuyoshi Kusanagi massages reporters to promote his new film

SMAP idol Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, 33, gave reporters some hands-on treatment this week when he massaged them to promote his new film in which he plays the role of a blind masseur at a hot spring resort who falls in love with a woman.

The press conference was held at the spa facility Oedo Onsen in Daiba, Tokyo. Asked why the ticket price for the film is 1,000 yen while the average is 1,800, Kusanagi said, “I would like many people to feel relaxed by watching this heartwarming 96-minute film in the same way they feel after relaxing in a hot spring for 1,000 yen per 90 minutes.”

“Yamano Anata, Tokuichi no　koi” will be released on May 24.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/SMAPster-Tsuyoshi-Kusanagi-massages-reporters-to-promote-his-new-film-talk526526.html

Jang Nara Sings "Dream of Asia" in Beijing

South Korean singer and actress Jang Nara gave a mini-concert in Beijing on Thursday evening to preheat her third album in the Chinese pop music scene, "Dream of Asia."

The album includes 26 songs and 5 languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese and English which clearly shows her goal of rocking all of Asia.

Jang Nara has also for the first time tried speaking a Chinese dialect. She says that singing the Cantonese songs was her biggest challenge while producing the album. In the album, she sings a well-known Chinese love song, "The Moon Represents My Heart" both in mandarin and in Cantonese.

At the concert, wearing a red cheong-sam, Jang Nara also sang the Olympics song "Dream of Asia," to express her best wishes for the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Jang-Nara-Sings-Dream-of-Asia-in-Beijing-talk526525.html

Bobby Au Yeung opens mouth laughs, earns so much that he laughs

Bobby Au Yeung opens mouth laughs, earns so much that he laughs

Earlier Bobby Au Yeung arrived in GwoungZhou to film a White Wine advertisement. In Mainland, Bobby has many companies in which he is spokesperson for such as, casual clothing, thermal underwear, laundry detergent and many more. This time he attracted the White Wine company because Bobby's personality is joyful and has a nice smile - perfect for the wine called "Open Mouth Laugh" and Bobby is the best candidate for this product.

In the advertisement, Bobby has a few different appearances and appears as two different persons. One is a person who likes this particular brand's white wines, while the other does not drink that type of white wine but likes another type where there is women who welcome him. Both very different styles, one where he's in a outfit that is completely white representing a successful business man (4th Brother's style). The most funniest thing during filming was, besides that Bobby used boiled water in place of the real wine, he had one taste of the actual wine. He felt that drinking a little bit can help the body be healthy and fit.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Bobby-Au-Yeung-opens-mouth-laughs-earns-so-much-that-he-laughs-talk526477.html

Ariel Lin; Tobacco smoking skeleton left a deep impression on her

Ariel attended an activity organised by the National Geographic Channel on the 11th of April, and then she saw the many art pieces of the America photographer Chris Jorden. She feels the piece "The Skeleton with A Cigarette" appeals to her the most because her dad has successfully quit smoking for more than a year already. Looking at that piece of artwork, she would know that if her dad smoke 1 packet less a day, he would be healthier & would also help in reducing pollution.

Ariel expresses that the problem of global warming is becoming quite serious, & she would demand that she do her part to help the environment. Apart from bringing her own utensils, she would also take public transport whenever she could. She also likes to buy environmental friendly bags to give to her relatives & friends, so as to reduce pollution.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Ariel-Lin-Tobacco-smoking-skeleton-left-a-deep-impression-on-her-talk526461.html

Vic Zhou and Ariel Lin collaborating after 7 years

Vic Zhou, who slimmed down after his separation with Barbie Xu, appeared in an exotic relaxation street, he did not look as pale and fatigue as before anymore, instead his handsome and cheery smile was once again displayed on his face. Was it because he found a 'new love', that's why he was being so happy? Facing these suspicions, Vic no longer kept a low profile as he had in the past. He generously sent her flowers, and even instructed his dog to bring a self-made jasmine garland to her.

And this "rumoured girlfriend", was Taiwanese Idol Drama Queen, Ariel Lin.

This will be their collaboration after 7 years. Ariel was the female lead in Vic's debut single, Make A Wish, MV. That time, the two of them had only debuted shortly, and within these 7 years, both of their careers were thriving, Vic is now one of the most popular stars, while Ariel has become one of the Taiwanese idol drama queens after her successes in various idol dramas, such as It Started With A Kiss and They Kiss Again. They will be acting as a couple, who fell in love with each other at first sight, in a commercial for tea.
　　
Speaking of the collaboration this time, the two friends felt that they were very fated to be able to work together again after 7 years. Vic said, the feeling Ariel gives him now is totally different from last time, she has changed from an adorable young girl to a professional actress, while Ariel expressed that after 4 days of filming, it felt like they filmed a small movie. It was the first time she filmed a commercial with a partner for 4 days consecutively, plus, it was not for a drama, so it felt really special.

One thing that was coincident was that in both of the stories Vic and Ariel had filmed, there was a Golden Retriever. Vic and Ariel are dog lovers, and they filmed the commercial happily with the companion of the meek dog.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Vic-Zhou-and-Ariel-Lin-collaborating-after-7-years-talk526458.html

Ah Sa express that Wu Zun is prettier than her in ancient clothing

Yesterday afternoon, "Butterfly Lovers" hold their starting ceremony in Hong Kong, the leads Ah Sa, Wu Zun, Hu Ge, begin the event by presenting themselves with ancient costume modelling. Ah Sa, who plays Zhu Yingtai will acted as a girl disguse as a boy, Wu Zun, will act Liang Shanbo, and mainland actor Hu Ge will act Ma Wencai. The three character will be involved in a triangle love piece. When asked by reporters question about ah gill, Ah Sa said she welcome ah gill to visit her in Shanghai, where the movie will be filmed at, and even better if ah gill go with her to Thailand, where Wind and Cloud 2 is shooting, because of good food and scenary.

When asked whether the kung fu sequence of the movie would be hard to handle, Charlene smiles and said: “the most tremendous pressure is the actor is more beautiful than the leading lady.”

　　Plot: The world of “Butterfly Lovers” the complicated triangle love retold..

　 　Ah Sa introduced the reporter to the introduction of the movie. The movie "Butterfly Lovers" is actually originated from the tradition butterfly love story, but it would be a reincarination, where the main leads meet once again in the next life. Between them a new story will occur. Director Ma Chu Cheng said that in the piece Liang Shanbo (Wu Zun), Zhu Yingtai (ah Sa) and Ma Wencai (Hu Ge) will be kung fu masters in the martial arts world, and will show them in the the school setting following the original story. Ma Wencai and Liang Shanbo are main compeitors in the martial arts world, moreover Liang Zhu (Wu Zun and ah Sa) excelled with sword. There will be a splendid scene in the movie where the two brandished a sword, and Ma Wencai excels with the knife, he once rescued Zhu Yingtai's entire family using his skills.

Moreover, Wu Zun told the reporters, this movie could make people laugh, could make people smile, but also see the tragic beautiful love which makes the human cries.

　　Acting the leading role: Three main leads/idols have it all...

　 　This movie receives the attention, because it is based on the classic chinese folktale, adding fighting as an element, three leads also become the focal point. Ah SA, Wu Zun, Hu Ge happen to come from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China, is the idol fraction, is not difficult to see these three can sweep away three areas' fans. It shows when even though the movie press is hold in hong kong, large quantities of fans still came or send flower baskets to support. Ah Sa and Wu Zun's fans even as the press conference takes place are moving and holding signs outside the glass door showing their idol their support, but even more Wu Zun's friends from Brunei sends basket of flowers to add to the fun. Regarding own rallying point as well as Ah Sa, and compared to the leading lady," Wu Zun indicated: “I am depending on my contour (fans and friends), I do not have alot of time to meet them, others said that I win anything depending on the contour, I do not think about it though, right now what is most important is giving my attention to the movie.”

　　"Butterfly Lovers" the question and answer:

　　Q: Why will “Butterfly Lovers” use sword?

　　A: Because “Butterfly Lovers” meets again in next life, will change the characters into a martial arts world's public figures.

　　Q: What status will Ma Wen cai (Hu Ge) in “the next life” be?

　　A: He is Zhu Yingtai's (ah Sa) entire family's savior.

　　Q: What weapon “does Liang Zhu (Wu Zun & ah Sa) and Ma Wencai uses?

　　A: Liang Zhu use the sword, the Ma Wencai uses brandish sword.

　　■ topic over-formal language

　　Ah Sa: I hold an ordinary heart to the movie queen

　 　Ah Sa in "Simply Actor" gave an excellent performance, has been accepted in this year Hong Kong movie Oscar movie queen's nomination, she is accepted for the first time, the golden likely movie queen, is also in this to be accepted age smallest one. Reporter asked her in the scene regarding the chance of taking the movie queen titled and her confidence, Ah Sa low keyingly respond: “I hold an ordinary heart, thinking positively and holding my hope in regard to this matter. Regarding myself's chance, I am already happy that I am nominated and can attend. I will take this as my report card, other nominees are strong, and they are my seniors. I am very glad that I am nominated in this honorable.”

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Ah-Sa-express-that-Wu-Zun-is-prettier-than-her-in-ancient-clothing-talk526414.html

Jimmy Lin to star as Tang Emperor Li Shi Min in new China ancient series

jimmy Lin will star in the new China TV series Stories of ShaoLin 2 少林寺传奇第二部. Apparently it's like Liao Zhai that has many stories and he will be in one of them. Filiming has already started in China. He will join the production today. He is going to play the young Tang general Li Shi Min 唐王李世民 before he became emperor. This is, of course an ancient series.

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Jimmy Lin will soon join the production of Stories of Shaolin 2 as the Tang emperor.
His handsome, clean, and sunny disposition dazzles an entire generation. To his fans, he is the never changing 'Xiao Zhi'. His sunny smile, charming dimples, and trademark smile make an everlasting impression. He will play the Tang emperor Li Shi Min in "Stories of Shaolin 2". Jimmy Lin played Duan Yu, the king of Dali who looked more like a swordmen. This time he'll play the Tang prince Li Shi Min and become a real general who will eventually become a famous emperor.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Jimmy-Lin-to-star-as-Tang-Emperor-Li-Shi-Min-in-new-China-ancient-series-talk526406.html

Ken Chu to co-produce a movie in the Philippines

Taiwanese superstar Ken Chu, who starred in Alix’s film “Batanes,” has agreed to co-produce the director’s next movie, which is about the plight of Filipino soldiers assigned in the Spratly Islands.

“We were in Batanes when I talked to Ken about the concept. He got back to me recently and said he has convinced other Chinese producers to invest in the new film,” Alix told Inquirer Entertainment on Tuesday.


The film, titled “Kalayaan,” will star Lao-Australian actor Ananda Everingham in the lead role. He appeared in the 2004 horror film, “Shutter.”

“Kalayaan” also features Filipino actors Joem Bascon and Arnold Reyes.

“We are currently in the process of securing permits. We hope to start filming soon,” said Alix.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Ken-Chu-to-co-produce-a-movie-in-the-Philippines-talk526403.html

Joe & Mike Breaks Ice ~ Eats BBQ Together

Joe Cheng and Mike He is "Back together" lor, on Apr 6th evening they were seen by fans at Anhe Road's "Charcoal BBQ Shop" dining together. The date was seen, the two had two different reactions, Mike electrifying while was autographing, but Joe was more low key.

Xiao Zhong Xiao Mei's friendship breaks ice, the most happy should be the fans. Some think: "This is great, they've made up." And there's some with reaction: "Look, the two really don't have anything wrong, don't start rumours that their fighting."

Yesterday Joe received a confirmation phone call, the driver by his side was Ethan Ruan, and not Mike, the two were getting ready for school. Xiao Zhong didn't deny going out to eat bbq meat with Mike, as for the saying that their friendship has broke ice, he says: "Ha, there's no ice, where would be breaking be la." Once again clarifying the two were not in a fight.

The year before after Joe was exposed by the media saying he had a crush on Mike, the rumours said their friendship changed, the original warm car pool relationing was gone. As for this, Xiao Zhong already explained until his mouth was bad: "The courses assigned were different, so of course the courses were different, he went to Saturday classes, I had Thursday, how could we go to school together?" Mikes response was also the same as Joe: "We're not in bad terms, this is all written by reporters." He said he was there at Xiao Zhong's birthday, and he also went to visit the set of "Honey & Clover".

Yesterday Ethan was the driver, just in the afternoon he had attended a Paul Smith show, adding to it the overwork from filming, his eyes could hardly open while driving. He said years ago when his father first gave him a shirt, it was a Paul Smith buying it from London. "I like brands that have simple colors and a feel of design." A year and a half ago he was at the lowest point of his life, he specially went to get a tatoo, the location is on the tummy under the ribs, he describes that is a symbol of "Happy Pain Person"'s experience.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Joe-and-Mike-Breaks-Ice-Eats-BBQ-Together-talk526327.html