| News from 8th November 2006 Credits: JaYnE Ekin Cheng, Niki Chow, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Chilam Cheung, Alex Fong Chung Sun and other cast members attended the premiere for new movie, "Heavenly Mission." Earlier there were rumors that the production company was dissatisfied with the stars' failure to appear at promotional events for the movie. The majority of the cast appeared at the premiere last night. However, Alex Fong was 1 hour late to the event. (...) Only Ekin and Niki were present at earlier promotional events for the movie. For the stars who had failed to appear at earlier promotional events, negative press had criticized that they lacked professionalism. (...)  News from 5th November 2006 Credits to : Amber @ http://www.tnplace.com/forums/ , Jade @ http://invisionfree.com/forums/cykradio/index.php , http://www.ekindream.com From : http://www.tnplace.com/forums/ Ekin and Niki Promoting "Heavenly Mission" Today Ekin and Niki attended a publicity activity for their new movie Heavenly Mission. The activity celebrated an early Christmas. (...) As to the reports that the owner of BMA was resentful because Stephen Fung hadn't helped to publicize the movie, Ekin said he understood that because actors have other commitments they cannot always be available to attend publicity events. He also may have this situation, but he believes that every actor have time to be able to do ones best to publicize a movie, however he has heard that they will find time to attend the premiere. Source: Takungpao, Oriental Daily, Singtao, Mingpao, Singpao |  |
News from 28th October 2006
(10/28/2006) Recently BMA boss Law Kit Sing invested in the film
HEAVENLY MISSION (TIN HUNG JEH), which has entered a promotional period.
Only leads Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Niki Chow Lai Kei have appeared. The
other leads Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Alex Fong Chung SHun and Julian Cheung
Chi Lam have been absent, which led to rumors that Law Kit Sing was upset.
Law Kit SIng admitted that he was disillusioned. "This film has
used a lot of resources. In the final step before the release, they don't
help with the promotion. The cast and crew have worked very hard. Not
promoting really affects the movie and reduces its buzz. I hope everyone
will help out."
Fung Tak Lun through his company expressed that he has been
looking at locations in Mainland with Stephen Chow Sing Chi and only
received the notice to promote several days ago. He has been working on
his schedule to attend. Fong Chung Shun has been working on a television
series in France. In November 4 he has to go to Shunde for other work.
He would like to promote but he has agreed to work on the series first.
He stressed that he will definitely appear at the premiere. Cheung Chi
Lam has been working on a series in Hangzhou.
HEAVENLY MISSION (TIN HUNG JEH), which has entered a promotional period.
Only leads Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Niki Chow Lai Kei have appeared. The
other leads Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Alex Fong Chung SHun and Julian Cheung
Chi Lam have been absent, which led to rumors that Law Kit Sing was upset.
Law Kit SIng admitted that he was disillusioned. "This film has
used a lot of resources. In the final step before the release, they don't
help with the promotion. The cast and crew have worked very hard. Not
promoting really affects the movie and reduces its buzz. I hope everyone
will help out."
Fung Tak Lun through his company expressed that he has been
looking at locations in Mainland with Stephen Chow Sing Chi and only
received the notice to promote several days ago. He has been working on
his schedule to attend. Fong Chung Shun has been working on a television
series in France. In November 4 he has to go to Shunde for other work.
He would like to promote but he has agreed to work on the series first.
He stressed that he will definitely appear at the premiere. Cheung Chi
Lam has been working on a series in Hangzhou.
Credits to : Amber @ http://www.tnplace.com/forums/ , Jade @ http://invisionfree.com/forums/cykradio/index.php , http://www.ekindream.com
Ekin is currently busy promoting his new movie Heavenly Mission, however neither Stephen Fung nor Alex Fong have been seen. . Heaven Mission is about to be released on November 17, 2006, however to date only Ekin and Niki have been seen at the publicity events. Originally a 5 day various place publicity event was planned, but because 3 of the actors fail to appear, it has been cancelled. The BMA boss said that the fact that the other actors have not worked on the promotions will weaken the power of the movie. Resentfully he added that a company needs help to promote a movie. He said that the movie had consumed a lot of manpower and resources, and this is the final step.
Stephen's company spokesperson indicated that Stephen will certainly attend next month's premiere. Alex Fong is currently filming in France. He said that because of work he has have to give up work on promotion of this movie.
Source: The Sun, BMA
Ekin is currently busy promoting his new movie Heavenly Mission, however neither Stephen Fung nor Alex Fong have been seen. . Heaven Mission is about to be released on November 17, 2006, however to date only Ekin and Niki have been seen at the publicity events. Originally a 5 day various place publicity event was planned, but because 3 of the actors fail to appear, it has been cancelled. The BMA boss said that the fact that the other actors have not worked on the promotions will weaken the power of the movie. Resentfully he added that a company needs help to promote a movie. He said that the movie had consumed a lot of manpower and resources, and this is the final step.
Stephen's company spokesperson indicated that Stephen will certainly attend next month's premiere. Alex Fong is currently filming in France. He said that because of work he has have to give up work on promotion of this movie.
Source: The Sun, BMA
News from 25th October 2006
(10/25/2006) Niki Chow Lai Kei has been busy with her TVB series.
Yesterday she took time to promote HEAVENLY MISSION (TIN HUNG JEH). Niki
said, "Doing 4 interviews in a row isn't tough, but I have to find
memory from making the movie. The most unforgettable is when (Stephen)
Fung Tak Lun dumps me. I was tied up by the pier and cried horribly. On
one hand my face was covered in tears and on the other the rope was
bruising my wrists. Because of all the emotions, the taping the next day
had to be rescheduled." Was she ignoring her singer image? "The
director also said that I was very bad. Originally I had to use foul
language to yell at Fung Tak Lun, but due to the censors the lines had to
be changed." Niki said that she knew foul language and would not say she
did not how to use it, but ordinarily she would not suddenly use it.
Yesterday she took time to promote HEAVENLY MISSION (TIN HUNG JEH). Niki
said, "Doing 4 interviews in a row isn't tough, but I have to find
memory from making the movie. The most unforgettable is when (Stephen)
Fung Tak Lun dumps me. I was tied up by the pier and cried horribly. On
one hand my face was covered in tears and on the other the rope was
bruising my wrists. Because of all the emotions, the taping the next day
had to be rescheduled." Was she ignoring her singer image? "The
director also said that I was very bad. Originally I had to use foul
language to yell at Fung Tak Lun, but due to the censors the lines had to
be changed." Niki said that she knew foul language and would not say she
did not how to use it, but ordinarily she would not suddenly use it.
Photo from 27th October 2006
News from 25th October 2006
Credits to: http://ent-you.blogspot.com
In order to continue shooting TVB newest series, Niki Chow only took one day off to promote her new movie “Skywalker”. Niki said: “It is not really hard work doing four interviews consecutively as I only had to recollect some memories of filming the movie. The most memorable scene was when Stephen Fung abandoned me. I was tied at the dock and cried fearfully, my face was full of tears and snivel. My wrist was also wounded by scrubbing the jute rope. I also had to shout and howl loudly. In the end, they had to reschedule the next day’s shooting.” Shouldn’t you be looking after your singer’s image? “The director also told me it was weakened down. Originally, I had to use foul words to agitate Stephen. However, in the end the dialogues were changed in order to pass the censorship.” Niki smiled that she knew how to use foul words, but she will not suddenly say them in daily life.
In order to continue shooting TVB newest series, Niki Chow only took one day off to promote her new movie “Skywalker”. Niki said: “It is not really hard work doing four interviews consecutively as I only had to recollect some memories of filming the movie. The most memorable scene was when Stephen Fung abandoned me. I was tied at the dock and cried fearfully, my face was full of tears and snivel. My wrist was also wounded by scrubbing the jute rope. I also had to shout and howl loudly. In the end, they had to reschedule the next day’s shooting.” Shouldn’t you be looking after your singer’s image? “The director also told me it was weakened down. Originally, I had to use foul words to agitate Stephen. However, in the end the dialogues were changed in order to pass the censorship.” Niki smiled that she knew how to use foul words, but she will not suddenly say them in daily life.
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http://asianfanatics.net/forum/
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Niki Chow Screams and Cries for Stephen Fung
Niki Chow who has been working for TVB, yesterday took time off to work on the promotion of her new movie, ‘天行者’. She commented, “I have done 4 interviews in a row. But it isn’t that hard because all I have to talk about is the memories I have on this movie. The most memorable scene was the one when Stephen Fung breaks up with me. I was standing at the port crying, my face was filled with tears and snot. Also, my hands were all scratched. As I had to scream and yell for the scene, I lost my voice, the filming on the next day had to be rescheduled. (Does it affect your singer image?) The director was very considerate. In the original script, I was suppose to yell out swear words at Stephen but after it was revised, I was no longer required to curse him.” She then disclosed that despite not wanting to swear, she finds such words slipping out of her mouth occasionally.
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Niki Chow Screams and Cries for Stephen Fung
Niki Chow who has been working for TVB, yesterday took time off to work on the promotion of her new movie, ‘天行者’. She commented, “I have done 4 interviews in a row. But it isn’t that hard because all I have to talk about is the memories I have on this movie. The most memorable scene was the one when Stephen Fung breaks up with me. I was standing at the port crying, my face was filled with tears and snot. Also, my hands were all scratched. As I had to scream and yell for the scene, I lost my voice, the filming on the next day had to be rescheduled. (Does it affect your singer image?) The director was very considerate. In the original script, I was suppose to yell out swear words at Stephen but after it was revised, I was no longer required to curse him.” She then disclosed that despite not wanting to swear, she finds such words slipping out of her mouth occasionally.
News from 12th October 2006
The trailer for James Yuen's New Film Heavenly Mission staring Ekin Cheng, Nikki Chow, Stephen Fung, Berg Ng, Julian Cheung, Lai Yiu Cheung, Guo Feng and Lung Ti has been released. Things seem to be look up for Hong Kong Cinema as this one looks like it will be a pretty good action film. Check out the trailer below
mms://video.mov3.com/heavenly_mission.wmv (Trailer)
http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Heavenly_Mission_Trailer-talk314545.html
mms://video.mov3.com/heavenly_mission.wmv (Trailer)
http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Heavenly_Mission_Trailer-talk314545.html
Note from Mica: They are calling the movie here "Heavenly Mission", but i have known this movie previously also as "Sky Walker" so watch out for the two names since they are the same movie.
News from 19th September 2006
(9/19/2006) Stephen Fung Tak Lun yesterday attended a UNICEF press
conference. Earlier reportedly Stephen Chow Sing Chi introduced Zhang
Yuqi to Fung Tak Lun and talked about working together. He pointed out
that Sing Yeh wrote a screenplay that he was not at liberty to discuss,
but he would like to be able to start production within the year. He
will direct and Chow Sing Chi will produce. As for whether Zhang Yuqi will
perform, he expressed that he did not want to say. Will Karen Morris (Mok
Man Wai) participate? He said that no casting has been done. Will he
feel awkward about working with his girlfriend's former boyfriend? He
immediately said, "I won't talk about it! In the end I won't feel
awkward."
People who have worked with Chow Sing Chi often end up in
disputes with him. Fung Tak Lun expressed that he has been with him for
half a year and felt that he was not hard to deal with. He was someone
who is practical. He pointed out that he even stipulated that sometimes
he would say things that were for the better and asked him not to mind how
he would say them. He also expressed that he was a director and an actor
who he admired. Reporters pointed out that usually after the
collaboration problems started. He said that the questions were too
sensitive. Since they are both Stephen how would anyone tell them apart?
He joked that Sing Yeh had more white hair, all of which was trained.
conference. Earlier reportedly Stephen Chow Sing Chi introduced Zhang
Yuqi to Fung Tak Lun and talked about working together. He pointed out
that Sing Yeh wrote a screenplay that he was not at liberty to discuss,
but he would like to be able to start production within the year. He
will direct and Chow Sing Chi will produce. As for whether Zhang Yuqi will
perform, he expressed that he did not want to say. Will Karen Morris (Mok
Man Wai) participate? He said that no casting has been done. Will he
feel awkward about working with his girlfriend's former boyfriend? He
immediately said, "I won't talk about it! In the end I won't feel
awkward."
People who have worked with Chow Sing Chi often end up in
disputes with him. Fung Tak Lun expressed that he has been with him for
half a year and felt that he was not hard to deal with. He was someone
who is practical. He pointed out that he even stipulated that sometimes
he would say things that were for the better and asked him not to mind how
he would say them. He also expressed that he was a director and an actor
who he admired. Reporters pointed out that usually after the
collaboration problems started. He said that the questions were too
sensitive. Since they are both Stephen how would anyone tell them apart?
He joked that Sing Yeh had more white hair, all of which was trained.
18th August 2006 : added a new link and some new photos
News from 11th August 2006
(8/11/2006) Karen Morris (Mok Man Wai) (...) expressed that recently she has been busy preparing a
screenplay. She has always wanted to make movie about sports, perhaps
because she was a long distance runner in school and her father has won
gold medal in running.
Would she direct? She immediately shook her head. She honestly
said that she was not like other actors who after making a few movies
would direct. She would only plan or produce. As for asking her
boyfriend Stephen Fung Tak Lun for help, she expressed that he was too
busy and too expensive. She said, right now finding an investor was the
most important. (...)
screenplay. She has always wanted to make movie about sports, perhaps
because she was a long distance runner in school and her father has won
gold medal in running.
Would she direct? She immediately shook her head. She honestly
said that she was not like other actors who after making a few movies
would direct. She would only plan or produce. As for asking her
boyfriend Stephen Fung Tak Lun for help, she expressed that he was too
busy and too expensive. She said, right now finding an investor was the
most important. (...)
13th August 2006 - added new links
News from 27th July 2006
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Karen Mok to Hold Concert in September
Karen Mok has announced that she will hold a concert in Taiwan on the 2nd of September. The name of this concert is ‘I do Marry Karen Mok’. When asked if she and Stephen Fung were soon to walk the red carpet, she replied, “Already have! Last time at the Hong Kong Film Awards we did!” Karen then continued on to say that she will go with the flow with marrying matters.
Karen ditched her normal sexy look for a unisex outfit at yesterday’s press conference. Last time, boyfriend, Stephen, was her guest performer, when asked if Stephen will again perform at her concert, Karen stated that she has not invited him because he is too good looking. Karen expressed that it is best not to invite good looking guest performers and especially since Stephen is a director, he should not sing.
Karen Mok has announced that she will hold a concert in Taiwan on the 2nd of September. The name of this concert is ‘I do Marry Karen Mok’. When asked if she and Stephen Fung were soon to walk the red carpet, she replied, “Already have! Last time at the Hong Kong Film Awards we did!” Karen then continued on to say that she will go with the flow with marrying matters.
Karen ditched her normal sexy look for a unisex outfit at yesterday’s press conference. Last time, boyfriend, Stephen, was her guest performer, when asked if Stephen will again perform at her concert, Karen stated that she has not invited him because he is too good looking. Karen expressed that it is best not to invite good looking guest performers and especially since Stephen is a director, he should not sing.
*thanks Canan for telling me about this news*
News from 10th July 2006
(7/10/2006) Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, and Alex Fong
Chung Shun earlier went to Thailand for the BMA HK$20 million film TIN
HUNG JEH (SKY WALKER). The trio shot "Wise Guy successor" Fung Tak Lun's
assassination of EKin in an over 30 degree Celsius heat at an abandoned
train station. In a leather jacket Fung Tak Lun was soaked in sweat.
Chung Shun earlier went to Thailand for the BMA HK$20 million film TIN
HUNG JEH (SKY WALKER). The trio shot "Wise Guy successor" Fung Tak Lun's
assassination of EKin in an over 30 degree Celsius heat at an abandoned
train station. In a leather jacket Fung Tak Lun was soaked in sweat.
(...)
Ekin's break up instead has made Fong Chung Shun long for the
freedom of being single, but in love Fung Tak Lun argued that he often
saw Ekin sitting alone and staring into space so he was not too envious;
earlier an online rumor laimed that his girlfriend Karen Morris (Mok Man
Wai) had a scar from his "sadistic fetish". He felt that the matter was
severe and damaging to his image and decided to leave the matter to his
lawyers. He said, "I am not a petty person, but this time obviously is
a personal attack. Everyone knows that Mok Man Wai has a birth mark.
Although after reading the report I got a laugh and was not too angry,
people still believe in such nonsense. So no matter what I have to find
justice for myself."
freedom of being single, but in love Fung Tak Lun argued that he often
saw Ekin sitting alone and staring into space so he was not too envious;
earlier an online rumor laimed that his girlfriend Karen Morris (Mok Man
Wai) had a scar from his "sadistic fetish". He felt that the matter was
severe and damaging to his image and decided to leave the matter to his
lawyers. He said, "I am not a petty person, but this time obviously is
a personal attack. Everyone knows that Mok Man Wai has a birth mark.
Although after reading the report I got a laugh and was not too angry,
people still believe in such nonsense. So no matter what I have to find
justice for myself."
(...)
News from 10th July 2006
《天行者》 is currently filming in Thailand. The temperature is very hot in excess of 30C. Ekin,Stephen Fung and Alex Fong, filmed a gun battle fight scene in a local abandoned train station. Ekin is threatened by Stephen in an assassination scene. Stephen needed to wear leather shirt, which of course made him perspire. Reports indicated that real guns were used in the scene. The three had studied seriously how to fire the guns.
The female lead 胡静 is collaborating with Ekin for the first time, she has also kept in mind his news, she didn't feel that Ekin showed any effect of being hurt by his break - up with his girlfriend in addition she praised his appearance as very handsome, but she emphasized that she merely admired his film record. She was not leaning to admire him, filming except for everyone is individual, difficult to produce a love spark. Ekin said that night's filming was the first time he met 胡静, so right now he didn't have any special feeling, however she had said his mandarin was not bad, and that increased his confidence.
Ekin has parted with his girlfriend, and that has caused Alex Fong to also yearn for single man's freedom, he said that if he went out for a meal with other women, the press would make it very troublesome, but Ekin can do it now and not have to explain too much. However, Stephen retorted that Ekin often stays at home so he doesn't admire it that much. However, earlier on the internet it was spread that Stephen's girlfriend 莫文蔚 has a blood scar on her back caused by Stephen's cruel treatment of her. This state of affairs is serious and it has hurt his image, he has decided to let his attorney deal with it, Stephen said he was not this kind of man but clearly this was a personal attack, he still he knew some people would believe these nonsense rumors.
BMA boss 罗杰承 said that the company would invest in three movies this year, mainly this was to support the BMA performers to have more performance opportunities. Although the home entertainment market is still not that good, nevertheless BMA plan to use the mainland market, compared to before, it is easier to grasp this market. He was full of praise for Ekin as a long standing veteran actor, and will arrange, even more work for him to help him restore his career.
http://asianfanatics.net/forum/EkinStephen_Fung_and_Alex_Fong_film_a_gun_battle_scene-talk274495.html
The female lead 胡静 is collaborating with Ekin for the first time, she has also kept in mind his news, she didn't feel that Ekin showed any effect of being hurt by his break - up with his girlfriend in addition she praised his appearance as very handsome, but she emphasized that she merely admired his film record. She was not leaning to admire him, filming except for everyone is individual, difficult to produce a love spark. Ekin said that night's filming was the first time he met 胡静, so right now he didn't have any special feeling, however she had said his mandarin was not bad, and that increased his confidence.
Ekin has parted with his girlfriend, and that has caused Alex Fong to also yearn for single man's freedom, he said that if he went out for a meal with other women, the press would make it very troublesome, but Ekin can do it now and not have to explain too much. However, Stephen retorted that Ekin often stays at home so he doesn't admire it that much. However, earlier on the internet it was spread that Stephen's girlfriend 莫文蔚 has a blood scar on her back caused by Stephen's cruel treatment of her. This state of affairs is serious and it has hurt his image, he has decided to let his attorney deal with it, Stephen said he was not this kind of man but clearly this was a personal attack, he still he knew some people would believe these nonsense rumors.
BMA boss 罗杰承 said that the company would invest in three movies this year, mainly this was to support the BMA performers to have more performance opportunities. Although the home entertainment market is still not that good, nevertheless BMA plan to use the mainland market, compared to before, it is easier to grasp this market. He was full of praise for Ekin as a long standing veteran actor, and will arrange, even more work for him to help him restore his career.
http://asianfanatics.net/forum/EkinStephen_Fung_and_Alex_Fong_film_a_gun_battle_scene-talk274495.html
* thanks Canan for the info *
News from 22nd June 2006
(6/22/2006) The James Yuen Sai Sun directed new film TIN HUNG JEH (SKY
WALKER) yesterday shot on location at a yacht club. The film company
loaned a giant yacht that was worth tens of millions for the shoot. The
film later will shoot in Thailand. Participating actors included Dior
Cheng Yi Kin, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Stephen Fung Tak
Lun, Ng Yin Wa, Lai Yiu Cheung, Kwok Fung and Ti Lung. Under the
scorching sun the actors were drenched in sweat. When they saw the
luxury yacht they were very envious.
WALKER) yesterday shot on location at a yacht club. The film company
loaned a giant yacht that was worth tens of millions for the shoot. The
film later will shoot in Thailand. Participating actors included Dior
Cheng Yi Kin, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Stephen Fung Tak
Lun, Ng Yin Wa, Lai Yiu Cheung, Kwok Fung and Ti Lung. Under the
scorching sun the actors were drenched in sweat. When they saw the
luxury yacht they were very envious.
(...)
Funt Tak Lun and Chow Lai Kei played a couple in the film. Niki
expressed that this time she played a very tolerant woman. Although her
boyfriend often yelled at her, she silently accepted it. She said that if
this happened in reality she would have left long ago.
Niki expressed, chauvinist was no big deal as long as they could
communicate. She even showed the press bruises on her right arm. She
joked that Fung Tak Lun gave them to her. When asked whether Fung Tak Lun
abused her, Niki joked that he did not hit her. She was tied up on a
pole, which bruised her arm. She said that this time she was not working
on an action film. She did not understand why she had bruises and Ekin
injured her waist. Did Niki and Fung Tak Lun have any love scene? She
expressed that earlier they shot a kiss scene. Because Fung Tak Lun had
facial hair, the feeling was "prickly". She said that it was the first
time that she kissed a man with facial hair.
As for Niki's complaint of being "pricked", Fung Tak Lun
without a clue said, "Really?" When he learned that she referred to his
facial hair, he said that the character required it. Niki also said that
he often yelled at her. He expressed that he would not randomly yell at
anyone. Would he yell at his girlfriend even less? He said, "Of course."
Ti Lung also had a part in the film. Soon to remake A BETTER TOMORROW
(YING HUNG BOON SIK) at the end of the year, has Fung Tak Lun taken the
chance to ask Brother Lung for his opinion? He expressed that it was his
first collaboration with Brother Lung, but they were very familiar. They
have talked about the previous production.
expressed that this time she played a very tolerant woman. Although her
boyfriend often yelled at her, she silently accepted it. She said that if
this happened in reality she would have left long ago.
Niki expressed, chauvinist was no big deal as long as they could
communicate. She even showed the press bruises on her right arm. She
joked that Fung Tak Lun gave them to her. When asked whether Fung Tak Lun
abused her, Niki joked that he did not hit her. She was tied up on a
pole, which bruised her arm. She said that this time she was not working
on an action film. She did not understand why she had bruises and Ekin
injured her waist. Did Niki and Fung Tak Lun have any love scene? She
expressed that earlier they shot a kiss scene. Because Fung Tak Lun had
facial hair, the feeling was "prickly". She said that it was the first
time that she kissed a man with facial hair.
As for Niki's complaint of being "pricked", Fung Tak Lun
without a clue said, "Really?" When he learned that she referred to his
facial hair, he said that the character required it. Niki also said that
he often yelled at her. He expressed that he would not randomly yell at
anyone. Would he yell at his girlfriend even less? He said, "Of course."
Ti Lung also had a part in the film. Soon to remake A BETTER TOMORROW
(YING HUNG BOON SIK) at the end of the year, has Fung Tak Lun taken the
chance to ask Brother Lung for his opinion? He expressed that it was his
first collaboration with Brother Lung, but they were very familiar. They
have talked about the previous production.
[ In Production Now/Soon ]
Can : Tin Hung Jeh
Lit : Sky Walker
AKA : Hoi Foot Tin Hung
Lit : Sea Wide Sky Empty
d. James Yuen Sai Sun
Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Julian Cheung Chi Lam,
Niki Chow Lai Kei, Stephen Fung Tak Lun,
Ng Yin Wa, Lai Yiu Cheung, Kwok Fung, Ti Lung
Alex Fong Lik Shun, Chan Bo Yuen, Bui On Kei
Can : Tin Hung Jeh
Lit : Sky Walker
AKA : Hoi Foot Tin Hung
Lit : Sea Wide Sky Empty
d. James Yuen Sai Sun
Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Julian Cheung Chi Lam,
Niki Chow Lai Kei, Stephen Fung Tak Lun,
Ng Yin Wa, Lai Yiu Cheung, Kwok Fung, Ti Lung
Alex Fong Lik Shun, Chan Bo Yuen, Bui On Kei
News from 01st July 2006
credits: translated by Em @ http://www.tvbspace.net/
From: http://www.tvbnation.com/forums
Stephen Fung promoting Nokia Mobile phones; talks about hit series "Stephen's Diary"
From: http://www.tvbnation.com/forums
Stephen Fung promoting Nokia Mobile phones; talks about hit series "Stephen's Diary"
Stephen Fung was out alongside model Lisa S promoting Nokia Mobile Phones yesterday and Stephen even made some short clips with his phone of his four pet cats. He says that he often makes little clips of his cats for children, but he does not make anything sexual. He goes on to praise the functions of the phone, saying that the best thing is when he goes looking for locations, he can immediately video it, without the need for a camera. As the clips from phones are becoming clearer and clearer, is he worried that he will be secretly filmed in the street and this be published on the web? He says that this is unavoidable and sometimes he is still filmed when he is at home.
Stephen's hit TVB series "Stephen's Diary" has an episode where he gets Miriam Yeung drunk, but he denies that he did this because Miriam can take her drink well and is not so easy to get drunk. There is a funny story around the series though, as people have tried to call the number of the mobile phone featured on the show to try and contact guest stars Miriam and Shu Qi. However, the phone actually belongs to the Production Assistant for the show, so Stephen hopes that people will stop disturbing him.
Stephen's hit TVB series "Stephen's Diary" has an episode where he gets Miriam Yeung drunk, but he denies that he did this because Miriam can take her drink well and is not so easy to get drunk. There is a funny story around the series though, as people have tried to call the number of the mobile phone featured on the show to try and contact guest stars Miriam and Shu Qi. However, the phone actually belongs to the Production Assistant for the show, so Stephen hopes that people will stop disturbing him.
* thanks Canan for telling me about these news *
News from 28th May 2006
TA KUNG PAO, MAY 28 2006
DUELING A BETTER TOMRROW REMAKES
A famous Korean executive producer's production company has
announced the successful aquisition of A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON
SIK)'s remake rights from a Hong Kong media company and planned to invest
US$10 million next year on the project. The cast will be all Korean, with
Jang Dong-Gun, Lee Byung-Hun and Jung Woo-Sung all in the running.
This news item was the latest development in the Hong Kong
entertainment page coverage of the A BETTER TOMORROW remake story. Yet
earlier the remake with director Stephen Fung Tak Lun and Andy Lau Tak Wa
has been making deals at the Cannes Film Festival. Thus dueling remakes
may be likely.
Reportedly Fung Tak Lun has teamed with Universe to work on YING
HUNG BOON SIK, then Mei Ah claimed that it will work with Korea on the
film. Later, another media company published a statement that it owned
the rights to the film and without authorization no one can announce its
remake right ownership. Actually Director Fung refers to the 1966 Lung
Kong directed STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER and but the 1986 John Woo (Ng
Yu Sum) directed A BETTER TOMORROW. Thus basically there is no conflict.
As for whether Ng Yu Sum's version has purchased Lung Kong's version
remake rights no one knows.
Lung Kong's STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER was his second as a
director. Its fierce style and quick pace made it a good film. The story
is about a discharged prisoner (Patrick Tse Yin) who wants to work
legitimately after prison but runs into trouble everywhere. It is very
educational. Although the subject is correct the characters are not
superficial as they transcend time. Thus Tsui Hark and Ng Yu Sum 20 years
ago remade the film. With the background at the time it turned into a
classic romantic hero film.
Any director who wants to make YING HUNG BOON SIK now has to come
up with new ideas, otherwise the subject is wasted. The lead of Lung
Kong's version is Ng Yu Sum's Brother Ho (the prisoner). Mark Gor is Ng
Yu Sum's mix of several Lung Kong characters. Kit Jai (Leslie Cheung
Kwok Wing) is a Lung Kong supporting player (Wong Wai). The first version
has Ho as the lead. The second version has Mark as the lead. The third
version can have Kit Jai as the lead. This idea works because A BETTER
TOMRROW has not only captured Korea for years, but most middle age people
can hum Cheung Kwok Wing's theme song DONG NIN CHING. Kit Jai has left
a very deep impression with the Korean viewers.
A Korean A BETTER TOMORROW runs into two problems. The first is
Koreans as Chinese film leads are not too attractive to Chinese viewers in
the greater Chinese region. The second is playing classic film
characters, actors will find pleasing viewers who like the original hard to
please. Chow Yun Fat's other classic THE BUND (SEHUNG HOI TAN)
(television series) has been remade (film and television) over and over.
Aside from Chow Yun Fat, who else has played Hui Man Keung may not be
easy to remember. If this remake only focuses on the Korean local market
then the story is different. - TIN LIK
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/2038/060525.txt
DUELING A BETTER TOMRROW REMAKES
A famous Korean executive producer's production company has
announced the successful aquisition of A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON
SIK)'s remake rights from a Hong Kong media company and planned to invest
US$10 million next year on the project. The cast will be all Korean, with
Jang Dong-Gun, Lee Byung-Hun and Jung Woo-Sung all in the running.
This news item was the latest development in the Hong Kong
entertainment page coverage of the A BETTER TOMORROW remake story. Yet
earlier the remake with director Stephen Fung Tak Lun and Andy Lau Tak Wa
has been making deals at the Cannes Film Festival. Thus dueling remakes
may be likely.
Reportedly Fung Tak Lun has teamed with Universe to work on YING
HUNG BOON SIK, then Mei Ah claimed that it will work with Korea on the
film. Later, another media company published a statement that it owned
the rights to the film and without authorization no one can announce its
remake right ownership. Actually Director Fung refers to the 1966 Lung
Kong directed STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER and but the 1986 John Woo (Ng
Yu Sum) directed A BETTER TOMORROW. Thus basically there is no conflict.
As for whether Ng Yu Sum's version has purchased Lung Kong's version
remake rights no one knows.
Lung Kong's STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER was his second as a
director. Its fierce style and quick pace made it a good film. The story
is about a discharged prisoner (Patrick Tse Yin) who wants to work
legitimately after prison but runs into trouble everywhere. It is very
educational. Although the subject is correct the characters are not
superficial as they transcend time. Thus Tsui Hark and Ng Yu Sum 20 years
ago remade the film. With the background at the time it turned into a
classic romantic hero film.
Any director who wants to make YING HUNG BOON SIK now has to come
up with new ideas, otherwise the subject is wasted. The lead of Lung
Kong's version is Ng Yu Sum's Brother Ho (the prisoner). Mark Gor is Ng
Yu Sum's mix of several Lung Kong characters. Kit Jai (Leslie Cheung
Kwok Wing) is a Lung Kong supporting player (Wong Wai). The first version
has Ho as the lead. The second version has Mark as the lead. The third
version can have Kit Jai as the lead. This idea works because A BETTER
TOMRROW has not only captured Korea for years, but most middle age people
can hum Cheung Kwok Wing's theme song DONG NIN CHING. Kit Jai has left
a very deep impression with the Korean viewers.
A Korean A BETTER TOMORROW runs into two problems. The first is
Koreans as Chinese film leads are not too attractive to Chinese viewers in
the greater Chinese region. The second is playing classic film
characters, actors will find pleasing viewers who like the original hard to
please. Chow Yun Fat's other classic THE BUND (SEHUNG HOI TAN)
(television series) has been remade (film and television) over and over.
Aside from Chow Yun Fat, who else has played Hui Man Keung may not be
easy to remember. If this remake only focuses on the Korean local market
then the story is different. - TIN LIK
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/2038/060525.txt
News from 24th May 2006
(5/24/2006) The Lau Ching Wan and the Mainland actress Huo Siyan
starred, Lau Kwok Cheung directed new film NGOR YIU SING MING (I WANT TO
BE FAMOUS) has officially wrapped. Two nights ago the film company held
a wrap banquet and at the same time announced the cast of several new
film projects. Attendees included NGOR YIU SING MING's cast and crew, as
well as boss Law Kit Sing, his wife Leung Chi San, Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Niki
Chow Lai Kei, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Wong Yau Nam, Lam San San, and Julian
Cheung Chi Lam.
starred, Lau Kwok Cheung directed new film NGOR YIU SING MING (I WANT TO
BE FAMOUS) has officially wrapped. Two nights ago the film company held
a wrap banquet and at the same time announced the cast of several new
film projects. Attendees included NGOR YIU SING MING's cast and crew, as
well as boss Law Kit Sing, his wife Leung Chi San, Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Niki
Chow Lai Kei, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Wong Yau Nam, Lam San San, and Julian
Cheung Chi Lam.
(...)
News from 18th May 2006
(5/18/2006) The film DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES (GWAI NGAN YING GAING) two
nights ago held a premiere in Mongkok. Cast members Pinky Cheung Man Chi,
Winnie Leung Man Yi, Jo Kuk Cho Lam, Alex Fong Chung Shun and director
Wong Jing attended.
nights ago held a premiere in Mongkok. Cast members Pinky Cheung Man Chi,
Winnie Leung Man Yi, Jo Kuk Cho Lam, Alex Fong Chung Shun and director
Wong Jing attended.
(...)
Alex Fong Chung Shung still has a 40 episode series contract with
TVB. He would like to stay and work more in Hong Kong. Reportedly he
was the original lead for FEI DIN HEI SI (FAT FIELD JOYOUS EVENT) but
Andy Hui Chi On has beaten him to it. Fong Chung Shun clarified that TVB
has never approached him about the series. Recently he has been working
on James Yuen Sai Sun's new film with Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Stephen Fung
Tak Lun and Dior Cheng Yi Kin.
TVB. He would like to stay and work more in Hong Kong. Reportedly he
was the original lead for FEI DIN HEI SI (FAT FIELD JOYOUS EVENT) but
Andy Hui Chi On has beaten him to it. Fong Chung Shun clarified that TVB
has never approached him about the series. Recently he has been working
on James Yuen Sai Sun's new film with Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Stephen Fung
Tak Lun and Dior Cheng Yi Kin.
(...)
News from 12th May 2006
(5/12/2006) Stephen Fung Tak Lun has always been interested in remaking
the 60's Lung Kong directed STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER (YING HUNG BOON
SIK) and earlier has already purchased the film rights. Currently he has
been busy with looking for investors. Reportedly Andy Lau Tak Wa has not
only agreed to invest but also to perform. Yesterday Wa Jai honestly
admitted that Fung Tak Lun has contacted him but nothing has been
confirmed. He said that he was very interested in the screenplay and
hoped that the collaboration will be a success. The film will start
production soon and the poster will be placed in Cannes to test the
reaction.
Wa Jai pointed out that Fung Tak Lun has brought Lung Kong's
screenplay for him to look over. Wa Jai felt it was an exciting
script and was interested in performing. However because the financing
was high, even if Wa Jai was willing to invest he would not be the big
boss. It may be a co-production with other companies.
With the Lung Kong directed and Patrick Tse Yin starred version
and the John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) directed, Chow Yun Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok
Wing and Ti Lung starred 80's version A BETTER TOMORROW, was Wa Jai
afraid of comparison? He said, "The definition of a hero in the 60s
was family comes first. In the 80s, valuing relationship and honor was
hero. In 2000 how does the hero turn out, I believe everyone want to
watch that. Every era is different and shouldn't be compared." As for
which character he wants to play, Wa Jai said that nothing has been
settled. Perhaps he will play an all new Mark Gor hero character, but
he hoped that this collaboration will come to fruition.
(...)
the 60's Lung Kong directed STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER (YING HUNG BOON
SIK) and earlier has already purchased the film rights. Currently he has
been busy with looking for investors. Reportedly Andy Lau Tak Wa has not
only agreed to invest but also to perform. Yesterday Wa Jai honestly
admitted that Fung Tak Lun has contacted him but nothing has been
confirmed. He said that he was very interested in the screenplay and
hoped that the collaboration will be a success. The film will start
production soon and the poster will be placed in Cannes to test the
reaction.
Wa Jai pointed out that Fung Tak Lun has brought Lung Kong's
screenplay for him to look over. Wa Jai felt it was an exciting
script and was interested in performing. However because the financing
was high, even if Wa Jai was willing to invest he would not be the big
boss. It may be a co-production with other companies.
With the Lung Kong directed and Patrick Tse Yin starred version
and the John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) directed, Chow Yun Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok
Wing and Ti Lung starred 80's version A BETTER TOMORROW, was Wa Jai
afraid of comparison? He said, "The definition of a hero in the 60s
was family comes first. In the 80s, valuing relationship and honor was
hero. In 2000 how does the hero turn out, I believe everyone want to
watch that. Every era is different and shouldn't be compared." As for
which character he wants to play, Wa Jai said that nothing has been
settled. Perhaps he will play an all new Mark Gor hero character, but
he hoped that this collaboration will come to fruition.
(...)
News from 10th April 2006
* (4/10/2006) The 25th Annual Hong Kong Film Award presentation ceremony
finally ended two nights ago. (...)
finally ended two nights ago. (...)
Two nights ago at the award show, the event whether knowingly or
unknowingly assigned guest presenters with certain relationship to the
nominees. For example Karen Morris (Mok Man Wai) and Daniel Wu (Ng Yin
Cho) presented the New Director Award but Stephen Fung Tak Lun did not
win. When Mok Man Wai saw the result she could not help but look
disappointed. (...)
unknowingly assigned guest presenters with certain relationship to the
nominees. For example Karen Morris (Mok Man Wai) and Daniel Wu (Ng Yin
Cho) presented the New Director Award but Stephen Fung Tak Lun did not
win. When Mok Man Wai saw the result she could not help but look
disappointed. (...)
News from 10th April 2006
* (4/10/2006) Patrick Tse Yin, Patsy Kar Ling, Chow Chung, Nam Hung and
Stephen Fung Tak Lun yesterday attended THE GLIOUS MODERNITY OF KONG NGEE
SEMINARS. (...)
Stephen Fung Tak Lun yesterday attended THE GLIOUS MODERNITY OF KONG NGEE
SEMINARS. (...)
Fung Tak Lun has successfully purchased from Kong Ngee's Ho Kin
Yip the rights to Lung Kong's STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER (YING HUNG
BOON SIK). Yesterday as the film owner he loaned the film for archive
screening. Ho Kin Yip earlier has already passed away. Stephen pointed
out that when he bought the rights he went to Singapore to look for him.
He pointed out that he was the last artist to see him. When asked how
much he has spent, he said, "It is a very valuable price. I feel it's a
bargain." Stephen revealed that the film will start production at the end
of the year. He pointed out that he has already cast a superstar to play
Sei Gor's character. He will only direct. Also, Stephen appeared with
his girlfriend at the Hong Kong Film Award. Has he publicized his
relationship? He said, "That just represents our joy. Being nominated
together we are also very happy!" Unfortunately Stephen lost the New
Director Award. That night the host Eric Tsang Chi Wai jokingly urged
him to wed for good luck. Stephen said, "One step at a time. First we
hold hands, then we kiss. Now we still haven't kissed yet."
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/2038/060406.txt
Yip the rights to Lung Kong's STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER (YING HUNG
BOON SIK). Yesterday as the film owner he loaned the film for archive
screening. Ho Kin Yip earlier has already passed away. Stephen pointed
out that when he bought the rights he went to Singapore to look for him.
He pointed out that he was the last artist to see him. When asked how
much he has spent, he said, "It is a very valuable price. I feel it's a
bargain." Stephen revealed that the film will start production at the end
of the year. He pointed out that he has already cast a superstar to play
Sei Gor's character. He will only direct. Also, Stephen appeared with
his girlfriend at the Hong Kong Film Award. Has he publicized his
relationship? He said, "That just represents our joy. Being nominated
together we are also very happy!" Unfortunately Stephen lost the New
Director Award. That night the host Eric Tsang Chi Wai jokingly urged
him to wed for good luck. Stephen said, "One step at a time. First we
hold hands, then we kiss. Now we still haven't kissed yet."
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/2038/060406.txt
News from 9th April 2006
* (4/9/2006) The 25th Annual Hong Kong Film Award took place last night at
the Hong Kong Coliseum. (...)
the Hong Kong Coliseum. (...)
Couples included Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Carina Lau Ka Ling, Karen
Morris (Mok Man Wai) and Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Peter Chan Ho Sun and the
pregnant Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, and Alex Fong Chung Shun and girlfriend Mok
Ho Yun.
Morris (Mok Man Wai) and Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Peter Chan Ho Sun and the
pregnant Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, and Alex Fong Chung Shun and girlfriend Mok
Ho Yun.
(...)
News from 9th April 2006
* (9/4/2006) The 25th Annual Hong Kong Film Award has already ended last
night.
night.
(...)
Kam Hong and Ivy Ling Bo's son Kenneth Bi (But Kwok Chi) with
RICE RHAPSODY (HOI NAM GAI FAN) won the New Director Award. He expressed
that because the guest presenter was Karen Morris (Mok Man Wai) and the
cameras were continuously on Stephen Fung Tak Lun, he thought that he
would win. Thus when he won he was truly surprised. When Mok Man Wai and
Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) presented the award, Ng Yin Cho asked Mok Man Wai
how she felt about one of the five nominees Fung Tak Lun, she quickly
expressed that she only felt he was very handsome and won a round of
applause and laughter from the crowd. Although her boyfriend lost, she
still graciously applauded But Kwok Chi with a smile.
RICE RHAPSODY (HOI NAM GAI FAN) won the New Director Award. He expressed
that because the guest presenter was Karen Morris (Mok Man Wai) and the
cameras were continuously on Stephen Fung Tak Lun, he thought that he
would win. Thus when he won he was truly surprised. When Mok Man Wai and
Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) presented the award, Ng Yin Cho asked Mok Man Wai
how she felt about one of the five nominees Fung Tak Lun, she quickly
expressed that she only felt he was very handsome and won a round of
applause and laughter from the crowd. Although her boyfriend lost, she
still graciously applauded But Kwok Chi with a smile.
(...)
News from 9th April 2006
8. TA KUNG PAO, APRIL 9 2006
ABOUT LUNG KONG : STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER
As YING HUNG BOON SIK remakes have become conflicting, the chance
to be able to see the original STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER (YING HUNG
BOON SIK) indeed is very meaningful.
This STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER (1967) is Patrick Lung Kong
written and directed and different from John Woo (Ng Yu Sum)'s film of the
same Chinese title. Although Ng Yu Sum remade it due to Lung Kong's
influence, Lung Kong's version has heavy social commentary and social
education flavor. The prodigal son due to circumstances has no way to
return. The originally gentle people under the imperfect social standard
suffer as two brothers' love is expressed; Ng Yu Sum's is a story of the
police and the mob, which describes the relationship between three men
(Chow Yun Fat, Ti Lung, and Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing). Among them Chow
Yun Fat's Mark Gor image is deeply memorable. Ng Yu Sum with this film
solidified his violent art film style, which has been very influential in
films internationally. Thus now when people mentioned YING HUNG BOON SIK,
they refer to Ng Yu Sum's version. Few knows about Lung Kung's version.
Because of that though, remaking Ng Yu Sum's version, especially
in how to interpret the relationship between these three men again and
whether it can exceed the perfect team of the past, is not easy at all.
Thus this Hong Kong and Korean co-production with Jang Dong-Gun, Louis Koo
Tin Lok and Rain has caught extra attention.
In comparison, Stephen Fung Tak Lun's remake of Lung Kong's
version has even greater room for development. In addition Lung Kong's
work has always had a solid screenplay and clear theme as the foundation.
Of course Fung Tak Lun's changes and new element addition and the cast
will determine how the film turns out.
(...)
ABOUT LUNG KONG : STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER
As YING HUNG BOON SIK remakes have become conflicting, the chance
to be able to see the original STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER (YING HUNG
BOON SIK) indeed is very meaningful.
This STORY OF A DISCHARGED PRISONER (1967) is Patrick Lung Kong
written and directed and different from John Woo (Ng Yu Sum)'s film of the
same Chinese title. Although Ng Yu Sum remade it due to Lung Kong's
influence, Lung Kong's version has heavy social commentary and social
education flavor. The prodigal son due to circumstances has no way to
return. The originally gentle people under the imperfect social standard
suffer as two brothers' love is expressed; Ng Yu Sum's is a story of the
police and the mob, which describes the relationship between three men
(Chow Yun Fat, Ti Lung, and Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing). Among them Chow
Yun Fat's Mark Gor image is deeply memorable. Ng Yu Sum with this film
solidified his violent art film style, which has been very influential in
films internationally. Thus now when people mentioned YING HUNG BOON SIK,
they refer to Ng Yu Sum's version. Few knows about Lung Kung's version.
Because of that though, remaking Ng Yu Sum's version, especially
in how to interpret the relationship between these three men again and
whether it can exceed the perfect team of the past, is not easy at all.
Thus this Hong Kong and Korean co-production with Jang Dong-Gun, Louis Koo
Tin Lok and Rain has caught extra attention.
In comparison, Stephen Fung Tak Lun's remake of Lung Kong's
version has even greater room for development. In addition Lung Kong's
work has always had a solid screenplay and clear theme as the foundation.
Of course Fung Tak Lun's changes and new element addition and the cast
will determine how the film turns out.
(...)
News from 6th April 2006
* (4/6/2006) THE HEAVENLY KINGS (SEI DAI TIN WONG) last nights premiered
at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. (...)
at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. (...)
Aside from the cast, guests included Jackie Chan, Stephen Fung Tak
Lun, Derek Yee Tung Sing, Eugenia Yuan Lai Kei, Jo Kuk Cho Lam, Almen Wong
Pui Ha and others. (...)
Lun, Derek Yee Tung Sing, Eugenia Yuan Lai Kei, Jo Kuk Cho Lam, Almen Wong
Pui Ha and others. (...)
News from 22nd April 2006
Stephen Fung Admits Living Together with Karen Mok
Stephen Fung Tak Lun has become a recent victim of the paparazzi taking unauthorized photos of him at home. A tabloid magazine recently published photos of Stephen kissing Karen Mok Man Wai in his kitchen.
At a press conference for his new series, "Old Fung's Diary" 《老馮日記》, Stephen did not exhibit an angry attitude towards the magazine's publications of his photos with Karen.
Rather, Stephen laughed and humorously said that this was a good opportunity for his relationship with Karen to be revealed publicly. Stephen admitted indirectly that he has been living together with Karen and that most of the tabloid's content is true.
Tabloids ran the tagline that Stephen was eating "forbidden fruit" in the kitchen with Karen Mok. "It's rather helpless. Since I was eating apples in the kitchen, they wrote that I was eating 'forbidden fruit.' But the majority of the contents of the tabloid article are true." With this statement, he indirectly acknowledged that Karen was his live-in girlfriend.
Stephen said that he feels rather helpless that his photos at home have been revealed. But he can only close the blinds in his study and bedroom. Stephen joked and said that he will not be buying a luxury home, as there is no scenery to enjoy.
Stephen wrote the screenplay and directed his new series, "Old Fung's Diary." Stephen will also be acting in the series himself. TVB has bought the rights to broadcast this new series. The series also guest stars many of Stephen's real-life friends, such as Karen, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Josie Ho Chiu Yee, and Chan Chi Chung. Stephen also indicated that the series contains many story arcs based on his own life.
Stephen Fung Tak Lun has become a recent victim of the paparazzi taking unauthorized photos of him at home. A tabloid magazine recently published photos of Stephen kissing Karen Mok Man Wai in his kitchen.
At a press conference for his new series, "Old Fung's Diary" 《老馮日記》, Stephen did not exhibit an angry attitude towards the magazine's publications of his photos with Karen.
Rather, Stephen laughed and humorously said that this was a good opportunity for his relationship with Karen to be revealed publicly. Stephen admitted indirectly that he has been living together with Karen and that most of the tabloid's content is true.
Tabloids ran the tagline that Stephen was eating "forbidden fruit" in the kitchen with Karen Mok. "It's rather helpless. Since I was eating apples in the kitchen, they wrote that I was eating 'forbidden fruit.' But the majority of the contents of the tabloid article are true." With this statement, he indirectly acknowledged that Karen was his live-in girlfriend.
Stephen said that he feels rather helpless that his photos at home have been revealed. But he can only close the blinds in his study and bedroom. Stephen joked and said that he will not be buying a luxury home, as there is no scenery to enjoy.
Stephen wrote the screenplay and directed his new series, "Old Fung's Diary." Stephen will also be acting in the series himself. TVB has bought the rights to broadcast this new series. The series also guest stars many of Stephen's real-life friends, such as Karen, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Josie Ho Chiu Yee, and Chan Chi Chung. Stephen also indicated that the series contains many story arcs based on his own life.
* thanks Canan for telling me about this link *
News from 8th April 2006
| HONG KONG FILM AWARD | |||||
| Hong Kong director and actor Stephen Fung and actress Karen Mok arrive at the 25th Hong Kong Film Award Presentation Ceremony in Hong Kong on Saturday, April 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) | |||||
* thanks Canan for telling me about this link * | |||||
News from 31st March 2006
(3/31/2006) Alive's film SEI DAI TIN WONG (FOUR GREAT HEAVENLY KING)
will premiere at the Hong Kong International Film Festival on April 5 and
released on April 20. Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) expressed, "Right now we are
busy with the post production. We spent our own money on it so we are
especially anxious. I have already asked friends like (Miriam) Yeung Chin
Wa, (Stephen) Fung Tak Lun, (Francis) Ng CHun Yu to go to the premiere.
Anyone who aren't working has to come. (...)
will premiere at the Hong Kong International Film Festival on April 5 and
released on April 20. Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) expressed, "Right now we are
busy with the post production. We spent our own money on it so we are
especially anxious. I have already asked friends like (Miriam) Yeung Chin
Wa, (Stephen) Fung Tak Lun, (Francis) Ng CHun Yu to go to the premiere.
Anyone who aren't working has to come. (...)
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