ANDY NEWS DECEMBER 2000
Errata: Oops! 'Siang Yi Chao' is actually 'Lavender'. Lavender is a frangant scrub with light purplish flowers.
Date: 31 Dec 00
NEWS SUMMARISED FROM HK NEWSPAPERS
After the award ceremony 2 nights ago, Andy attended the celebration dinner. He posed for photographs with the awards.
Though he attended music awards ceremony, Andy said he had not predicted how many awards he would win. He has spent most of his time on concert tour & filming this year. In the coming years, he will devote most of his time to filming, & less on album production. The nos of awards for music will be less as a result. Andy feels that less awards is immaterial, most important is the essence of the product.
On the Most Popular Male Singer award, Andy said he did not placed much hope, when Nic Tse name was called, he thought he had lost not knowing the award would be given to 3 persons.
He was confident of Asia Most Popular Singer award.
Andy predicted he wont be getting lots of awards, is he hinting that he will get zero award in tomorrow's CR music awards??
[Sing Tao: Every award given out by Metro radio is logical, this can be considered to be the fairest of all awards given out by the stn.
It was rumoured that Globe record co is unhappy because Jacky Cheung had only 1 award & all big awards were won by Andy Lau. In the catwalk before the ceremony, only Daniel Chan was present, Jacky & Cecilia were absent. Jacky left soon after his award. But Andy has worked hard the whole year. Jacky produced only 1 English album end of this year, it is expected that his result will be worse than Andy.
Wang Li-hom commented AFB is a v touching movie, Andy acted v well, his manager watched 2 X & cried 2 X.
Tony Leung was seated next to Andy, he joked that when Andy went to the gents he could move over & sat at the No.1 seat!
Tony Leung is known for being well dressed, but his attire that night was like his usual, there was no 'breakthrough'. In comparision, Andy could be traditional & yet showed 'breakthrough', his Western suit coupled with a pair of leather long pants & a pair of 'punch-buttons' was unique.
Diary not available.
Date: 30 Dec 00
Source: Sin Pao
Headline: Andy Lau a real man!
The few movies released during Xmas holidays are well received by all, in terms of reviews & box-office. This proves that there are still people going to the cinemas, just that they choose which one to go to. Surprisingly the 2 with the best box-office are both with Japanese actresses, this shows importance of Japanese market.
Not sure why! Feel that Andy Lau in AFB has movie appeal! Maybe because of Muay Thai boxing, every punch is to the flesh, it is real manly, feel that Andy is full of character, in contrast Takako T can be done without. This reminds one that few years ago, Shaw Brothers had filmed a movie on boxing, starring Ti Long & Jin Li, it was v popular & attracted many young viewers. Ti Long had since became a total idol with many worshippers.
Ti Long ever excited audience, today Andy Lau is not an exception, there is manly appeal, this will win the hearts of both males & females. Suggest that in future Andy should choose movies with this type of appeal, because he has assets, & not act as gansters all the time, righteous man is a draw for all!
NEWS TRANSLATED & SUMMARISED FROM HK NEWSPAPERS
[Wah...I have to omit source & headline, too many newspapers to write out...]
The first music awards for year 2000 was held by Metro 997 radio last night at WanZai Exhibition Hall new wing. It kicked off at aby 9pm & lasted 3 hours. A record of 53 awards were given out to a total of 34 singers.
Andy Lau emerged as the big winner of the day with 3 1/2 awards, namely: Most Popular Male Singer (retain the title), Most Popular Singer In Asia, & his song Give Myself To U won one of the Best Song Award, while Not Loving U Enough won Best Mandarin Song (silver) award.
Abt 20 singers attended the ceremony, all dressed up formally to the grand occasion.
Andy Lau's & Kelly Chen's fans were the most outstanding, they came in full uniform, with banners & occupied front rows.
Singers were called out & stood on 2 bridges fanned out on both sides of the stage. Andy was the last to be called, he stood in the middle, with his fans on both sides down the stage screaming in support, it was like 'myrids of stars surrouning Andy Lau'.
Faye Wong, Nic Tse & Sammi Cheng received 3 awards each, trailing behind Andy Lau.
In the afternoon, Metro radio held an exhibition at the same place. As rumoured, the 5 record cos which rejected the idea did not set up booths. Only Zheng Dong (? in English) & Ying Huang (?in English) were supportive, they set up booths giving out freebies, & selling posters, albums, but all at a higher price than outside.
Andy Lau was equally supportive, booths for both TeamWork & andylau.com were set up. there was a striking giant standing poster of Ah Hu in the middle of the hall.
The response to Andy's booth was hot. Souvenirs of AFB were sold. Auction sale was held at TeamWork booth. Andy came personally at abt 4pm for the auction, he was like a child standing on the table! A picture of Ah Hu with calling price of HK$100 was auction off at $4,500. Andy signed autograph at the spot! A male fan had bought it to please his gf! All proceeds go to Andy Lau charity fund.
Diary not available.
Date: 29 Dec 00
Source: Ming Pao dated 23 Dec 00
Headline: Ah Hu successful in bringing out characters
Seeking close kins in foreign land, fighting for life in the ring
AFB, starring Andy Lau & Takako Tokiwa is a boxer movie, yet it is v different from the other action movies shown in HK this X'mas, it is not comical frolicking or fighting, but stresses on atmosphere & the real story of the movie, it is not 'childish'
Andy Lau portrays character well, the director Daniel Lee skill is not bad, his filming of commercial movies has become more professional.
The storyline is actually so so, with cut & paste in editing, actually wins in the style of story telling, it is not straightforward, better still, not boring or dull. In the strating of movie, it has vividly described the love affair between a HK boxer & a Thai female reporter. Hollywood movies has always been able to capture audience with this style, just the starting itself, a short script is alreday so rich, HKk movies seldom can do this.
The actual story is 10 + years later, the boxer acted by Andy Lau was released from the prison, looking desponent & reticent, goes to Thailand to look for the old lover. How did they get separated then? Why did he go to jail? These were shown in the process of his seeking of kin in a foreign land, this has added captivating effect on the movie. This is an action movie & yet filmed drama style. All this relates to the character of the lead in the movie, the climax at the final match, is really the reason leading to the mistake of separation & imprisonment, he makes a heavy payment himself.
Reveal Thai foreign charm
Old love can never be found again, but Andy Lau Thailand's trip, accidentally becomes searching for his daughter, & developing feelings for the 'nun' in the orphanage. Frankly speaking, HK movies have shown too much on orphanage, lonly persons, it has become like a formula, Ah Hu is not able to break from this mundane stuff, still making a movie out of it, but it has brought out the foreign charm of a country. The relationship between Andy Lau & his rebellious daughter has added some authenticity & touching in its way.
Actually, Andy Lau is the only actor who does not act young in the X'mas movies. He dares to admit old these few years, this time he even has a daughter 10 over years old, this has become even more 'imposing'. That Thai daughter of his, also become the one exuding real youthfulness in all the holidays movies. The embarassing moments during the first meeting betwen the two, the emotions of being total strangers to the other, rebellious, & yet depiting real feelings, is really convicing & realistic. She purposely hid herself in the railway station, just to see how worried he was searching for her, is very well shot.
Takako Tokiwa facial expressions are far better than Norika Fujiwara
TT 'nun' role is the most unrealistic, but her acting is lively & lovely, her expressions are far better than NF in CSF, where the latter just uses her sex appeal. TT has added interesting & romantic parts to the movie. the part she asked Andy to chase the van is the best.
Fianlly Andy & Muay boxing King has a match in BKK, the stadium was packed, the battle bitter & gory, there is no magical power involved, there is blood & sweat, with exciting realistic scenes. This is an outstanding action-packed climax, also unexpectally anti-hero. I think anti-hero is not the trend, but the lead is too obscessed with old love & old mistake & fight till his gives up his life , actually he has negleted his responsibility towards new love & daughter.
The character in this movie is not mature, still acts imprompto, not able to reason, but Daniel Lee has improved. Lee is always good in reflecting, nowadays his handling of strory line & character has become more lively, there is hope for HK movies.
News dated 29 Dec summarised from HK newspapers
Andy went to his good friend Chen Da Zhe or affectionally called Uncle Ba's restaurant opening ceremony in Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday. Together with Kelly Chen, they cut the ribbon. Uncle Ba has known many in the showbiz, he had sponsored Andy before in his Mainland concerts.
Andy did not ask for ribbon-cutting fee, he joked that the figure is too astronomical, but Uncle Ba gave him red packet & gift.
Metro Radio is holding its awards ceremnoy today. It was rumoured that the stn has increased the nos of awards to 21, a total of 54, to make way for Andy to retain the coveted Media Award which was won by him last year. Media award is given to the one who receives the most nos of awards from the 4 stns & is highly recognised as measure of popularity.
It is said Andy Lau, Nic Tse & Andy Hui will be the 3 Most Popular Singers, & Andy will win awards for his 2 1/2 songs.
To this rumour, Andy gave his rebuttal, "I had already received 3 awards last year, this year the nos of awards has increased, I should be getting 6 & not 3 1/2! This has made the situation v embarassing, Teng Jie Min had even called & apologised to me for putting me in the spot. She was sorry as we have known each other so well leading the the misunderstanding. I told her to be fair & not to cut my awards just because of rumour, give me the ones I deserved!"
BBM has started filming again after a lapse of 1/2 a year, it has now filmed for 1 year 8 mths. Andy claimed that the fault is not his, he said R.O.O.T was filmed for 1 yr 6 mths. Andy said the director studied the script again & again to produce a good movie!
The director, Liu Wei Chiang, on the other hand, said that they have overshot the 30mil budget, they have to accomodate Andy who always heve no free slot, & another actress who gave birth. He is glad that the cast has not change much in their looks!
Andy has to revert to his old hair-style for his role in BBM. He acted as Wiseley. During a sword-display scene, he accidentally injured his thumb. He pointed, "You (the reporters) dont know Wisely is actually a highly skilled Chinese martial art exponent! " .
The old airport was rented for the shooting.
Andy is v happy that since screening AFB, the movie has received good remarks from all, the box-office is also v satisfactory. More shows will be screened in more cinemas, as there are complaints that some cinemas only screen 2 shows daily.
Andy refused to comment on the matter regarding the 'mastermind' behind the recent suicidal attempt of a HK tycoon.
Source: The Sun
Headline: Needing You is the champion of Year 2000 Top 10 movies
The result of Top 10 HK movies in terms of box-office collections was out. Needing You with a total collection exceeding 35 mil is the champion, followed by Tokyo Raider with 28+ mil.
The Duel is at the 4th position with 21+ mil.
Diary from andylau.cc
27/12---First day of work after X'mas holidays, also a day of excitement, Ah Hu's box-office is v ideal, I am v satisfied!
Thanks everybody for your support...everyone gives me different ideas after watching. Some cannot get the dialogue clear, some cannot understand the content clearly, but never mind....go to cinema & see one more time la!
Date: 28 Dec 00
Source: The Sun & Apple Daily
Latest box-office of the 5 X'mas movies till 26 Dec shows CSF is at the top position, followed by AFB.
Gen Y Cops after 13 days of screening collected over 10 mil, whereas CSF collected 9.6 mil in just 6 days. AFB collected 8.33 mil in the same period of time. 'Siang Yi Chao' in 5 days netted 6.94 mil, Bad Boys in 12 days collected 6.87 mil.
Box-office takings from 3 days of X'mas holidays, 24/12 to 26/12:
No.1---China Strike Force: $6,064,306
No.2---A Fighter's Blue: $5,226,481
No.3---'Siang Yi Chao': $4,843,884
No.4---Unbreakable: $2,958,254
No.5---Gringe: $2,888,796
No.6---Gen Y Cops: $1,889,577
No.7---For Bad Boys Only: $1,249,870
Diary from andylau.cc
26/12---Today is boxing Day, but because have to start work on filming of BBM, I had a short nap in the afternoon, after which I opened the X'mas presents.
Received quite many gifts from many young friends, big & mall...all kinds, but actually this year everyone doesnt need to spend effort in buying me presents, if you go to cinema to watch Ah Hu is already the best present for me! Andy
Date: 27 Dec 00
Source: China Daily News
Met with pretty lady Norika Fujiwara, Andy is like a tiger 'dropped in the plain'
As the Chinese saying goes, 'Heros hard to cross barriers of pretty women', Andy Lau with his Heavelly King status is NOT an exception. His 100th movie, AFB, when met up with the pretty lady in CSF, has but to subdue.
Results of this wekend box-ofice show CSF by Norika Fujiwara & Aaron Kwok has forminable force, other than the appeal of Hollywood director Stanley Tang, NF is another draw with her sexy roles.
CSF box office was as high as 7.66 mil, it is the champion. AFB collected 6 mil, & Siang Yi Chao 5 mil, at the 2nd & 3rd positions.
Source: Apple Daily
Summary of Feng Ren Chao comment on X'mas movies
Because of the 5 reasonably good movies all released during Xmas, queues has been created in cinemas, it has been a long time such scene was seen in HK.
Of the 5 movies, from the present trend, it can said that the worst is Bad Boy & actually this film is the worst in its filming, the script is poor, actors performance poor.
The other 4 movies, all are serious productions, GenY Cops toys with special tricks/skills, is an action flick, the actors are so so, this movie deserves a 4th position.
The other 3 have close box-ofice, proving each has its own supporters. Best box-office being CSF, but the gangsters story is too old in this movie, just like Police Story few years ago, if not for pretty lady Norika Fujiwara, & Aarok Kwok life-endangering stunts, there is nothing else to watch in this movie.
Siang Yi Chao is the only love movie this X'mas, there is no dangerous stunts, no violence, no blood, no fignting, just by telling love & jokes it is outstanding. Though this movie lack movie appeal, the audience seems to like it.
Andy Lau Ah Hu, is the writer's favourite, at least this movie has a complete role, there is movie appeal, though the ending bears differences with the writer views, but Andy is fullhearted in its production, this really worth support from the audience by gioing to cinema to watch.
Diary from andylau.cc
25/12---Christmas day, is everyone having a day full of programme? My prg today is...stay at home & have a relax 'rest day'
24/12---Happy Christmas!
Tonight is X'mas eve, had a good X'mas meal at home with good friends & staff, though it was a traditional Western meal, main dish was turkey, the other dishes were Oriental, such as fried mee & 'chilli stuff', etc...peacefully...happily passed a Christmas eve.
Went to Tseung Kwan O [Thanks, friend!] in the afternoon, attended an activity organised by the shoping cneter, had an afternoon with a big group pf friends. Out of which some friends were v worried with the 'matter' I said. Everyone rest assured, v soon I will be 'alright', thanks for your concern! Andy
Happy Boxing Day!
Source: Oriental Daily
Headline: Examples of good relationship between Andy & Metro Radio
1)Teng Jie Min, author of Needing You, is the present chief of Entertainment dept Metro 997. Needing You was broadcasted as radio drama last year, when it was put on the big screen this year, Andy & Sammi again played lead roles. Metro was promoting the movie widely.
2)In Sept this year, Andy was the male lead in Metro radio drama, Ah Jou's Directions. The drama was jointly released in andylau.com
3)Metro fixed 21 Sept as Andy Lau Day, to promote Andy & his movie, AFB.
4)When Andy 100th movie was released in Dec, Metro is the stn appointed for the promo of the movie.
Headline: Metro makes way for Andy to win Media Award, Hit Songs Awards increased to 21 from 10
Metro Radio Hit Awards ceremony will be held on the 29th Dec.
Accordingly, Metro again came up with new ideas, it has increased the nos of Hit Songs awards from 10 to 21, & claimed it is in accordance with the coming of 21st century. By doing so, it aims to attract more singers to attend the occasion.
But this gives the impression of 'meat dividing'. Also, because of the increase 11 awards, it will affect the outcome of Media Awards, as a few singers will have the chance of wining more than one award, this includes Andy Lau, Sammi, Nic, Eason, Kelly etc who will be benifited the most.
It is rumoured that Andy will become a big winner in Metro Hit Awards. He has 2 1/2 songs nominated. As Andy is not on good terms with CR, this has indirectly made his relationship with 997 better. Especially now that Teng Jie Min has become the head, Teng has worked in BMG before.
The stn chief Mr. Chou when contacted, admitted that the nos of songs has increased to 21, but they have also excluded some other awards, such as Movie Song, Commercial Song, Album, & Backstage awards.
He added that there are many good songs every year that are widely accepted by many, some may be left out if only 10 were selected, they had referred to Channel V awards ceremony which gives awards to 20 songs.
But this has given rise to suspicion of 'meat diving'?
"As long as it gives recognition to the singer, we wont be bothered by those words."
Any effect on Media Award?
"No."
Will there be singwers winning more than one award?
"If the singer has good result, & is popular, this may be possible."
There is rumour that Metro is making way for Andy Lau?
"I can tell from the present situation, there is no singer that has special benefits."
The spokesman for the commettee of 4-Stn-Joint-award said they respect every stn decision, they were told abt Metro having 21 awards last week. (So many awards, will it affect Media Award?) Every singer has equal chance. (Will there be a limit to the nos of awards each stn is to giv eout in future?) I think we will discuss this next year.
Diary not available from andylau.cc yet
[Errata: It is Tseung Kwan O, & not 'Australian Army', (...hahahaha, what a mistake!), it is the name of a district in HK!! Thank you very much for your kind info, my dearest friend!]
MERRY X'MAS!
Headline/Source: Small kid announced who his father was, same name as Andy, Andy met 'guai zai' on X'mas eve (Apple Daily)
Andy re-applied to learn 'change-face' & 'blow-fire', said refusal was worse than street-show (Show 8)
Andy admitted meeting 'change-face' teacher in private (Ming Pao)
Andy applied to learn Sichuan opera (Ta Kung Pao)
Andy played out by 'Yang Guo' (Sing Tao)
Andy for nothing became father (The Sun)
Andy X'maas wish is to become 81 & married Peng Lin (Apple Daily)
Yesterday Andy was at a shopping mall (??Australian Army) for the promo of AFB. It attracted a thousand over people. Abt 800+ AWC members turned up in uniform.
Andy sang the theme song of AFB, he played games with the audience & played 'fist-fighting' game on the machine.
A small boy aged abt 8 came dressed as Yang Guo. He kicked & punched & won the hearts of many.
During the dialogue, the emcees asked for his name, he said "Lau Tak Yee!" When Andy asked what his father name was, at once he answered, "Lau Tak Wah!"
Andy got a shock! He quickly said, "Wah! Big news, for no reason I have a son! This will be headlines tomorrow!"
Andy jokingly quickly stopped the boy from sayiong out his mother's name. After the incidence, Andy just couldnt stop laughing, he said the boy was v adorable.
Andy said he will be at home during X'mas, as it is his younger brother's bday.
For X'mas wish, Andy said, "I want to become old, change to 81 yr-old, I know Cass Pang wants to be 80, then I can marry her, our age abt the same, will be v compatible. If I can change to old age now, I can see what I will look like!"
Regarding boxofice of AFB lacking behind CSF, Andy said maybe it was due to differences in screening time, "No problems, most important is every movie can earn money, everyone is happy."
Did Takako call him on result of boxoffice? Andy said she will call the office & not him.
Andy had confirmed that he had re-applied to laern Sichuan art of change-face & blow-fire. He does not wish to elaborate on this & wish not to have too much publicity. He does not wish to be mistaken.
Andy said being denied application is worse than being put on street parade! Result of aplication will be knowm after lunar new year, Andy said he may take a life time to learn!
Source: The Sun & Cyber news
Andy has re-launched Team Work with big plans in mind. He has set his target on Karen Mok recently. Karen's contrat is expiring end of the year, it is rumoured that he is using HK$30 mil to sign a 3-yr contract with her, as her managerial comapny to handle her acting & singing deals. It is said Karen will be the female lead in the movie with Takashi Sorimachi, 'You & I'
Diary from andylau.cc
23/12---Actually since coming back from M'sia, after the enthusuastic response from the local people there, the mood was v good, but after meeting in the office ....then realise the path is full of danger & evil...
Some inner matters still waiting to be solved, but temporarily still cannot tell everybody, but please rest assured, should be able to solve, everyone dont be too suspicious...nothing to do with love matter, it is about my work/career, dont think wayward ya!
When the matter is settled, I will tell you!
[Pic on the right: Andy & ...Jaime, at KL airport!....Cant see?..err..with some imagination...maybe she is behind Andy!]
Date: 24 Dec 00
Headline/Source: Andy admitted in silence to be son-in-law of M'sia (Ming Pao)
Andy is scared of rumour, dare not get near the actresses (China Press)
Andy is happy with result (Ta Kung Pao)
Andy shuttles between HK & M'sia (Sin Pao)
Though Andy has come to M'sia 3 times this year, this visit was the only one for the public. In the press interview, Andy gave an answer, "Every year in the New year & festivals I will come to M'sia." This has led the press to think that he is sending some cues, is he 'back to liang-jia' (wife's home) every new year??...
Andy said he will visit M'sia if there are sponsors. Many in M'sia who had seen AFB give very good remarks.
In the press interview, Andy was to be seated on a comfortable sofa, but the moment he sat down, the audience moaned & became restless, as they couldnt see him! "No problem, then we will all stand up!" Andy is really a King with charisma.
Andy has paid special attention to prevent piracy of his movie, so far none is out in the market yet, but it was said that pirated copies are availble in Shenzhen, but with v poor quality.
He asked the audience if they would go to see the movie?
"Yes!"
"VCD or cinema?
Of course the answer that followed was "Cinema!"
Andy had sustained many injuries during filming, "My injury all in places that you cannot see. Want to see? If I exposed here I would be sent to 'firing squad'" Andy, Is it that serious?
"I seldom communicate with the Thai & Japanese actresses, scared of rumours!" His Thai & Japanese language is v poor, compared to their Mandarin!
After some rest, Andy was at the premiere with 2 other boxers. A boxing ring was set up, Andy wore the gloves, took out his jacket, & a button, he blew his fist at a board with symbol of a glove, to wish full-house of movie screening.
Not sure if Andy was too tired, he left soon after the show had started, most probably he returned to hotel room to rest.
After returing to HK, Andy will continue with the promo of AFB, he will appear in an Australian army activity (?)
Andy is working so hard shuttling between 2 places, all should support him & dont buy pirated VCDs! (From Sin Pao)
Source: The Sun
Andy with his 'Never Give Up' spirit, has personally penned a letter to Sichuan School of Arts, to convey his sincerity in learning the art of 'change-face', he hopes that next year he would be able to learn the art.
Accordingly, Andy will have a concert there next year, & he will invite his teacher as guest. Andy's assistant when contacted, said, "There is such a thing, but the time is yet to be confirmed!"
Andy is busy with AFB, filming of BBM, planning for his play in August, his schedule is really tight, but it is believed that if he is accepted, he will make time to learn the art.
Source: Ming Pao
Andy as usual has sent out X'mas cards to all the media this year. The card is simple yet beautiful. The cover is a X'mas tree made from symbols of TeamWork, inside is Andy wearing red wishing all a Merry Christmas!
Source: The Sun
China Strike Force has overtaken AFB in boxoffice at its latest calculation, it has netted 1.03 mil, abt $220,000 more than AFB, which stands at No.3. No.2 is Saing Yi Chao at $980,000.
[...v confusing....]
Diary fromandylau.cc
22/12---Flew to M'sai early in the morning, to promote the premiere of Ah Hu. Never thought....the crowd is not less tahn that in HK, went to 2 cinemas, all packed to the full, support given by everyone to Ah Hu, makes me v touched!
[...I am going to catch the sneak preview of Ah Hu at 3pm later...v rush...]
Date: 23 Dec 00
Source: Sin Chew Jit Poh M'sia
Andy was in M'sai KL yesterday for the launch of anti-Ecstasy campaign & the premiere of his 100th movie, Ah Hu.
After days of running around, he appeared tired but was still high spirited. The scene at the news conference was v crowded & impressive. Those present included Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, [Am I right, dear Jaime??]
Audio One director & manager, Yin He Entertainment director, etc.
Together with the Minister, Andy launched the Anti-Ecstasy campign. Andy wore a glove & symbolically smashed a bubble-shaped pill, to convey the message & help in curbing the drug habit of youngsters in discos, niteclubs in the country.
In the 1/2 an hour news con, only 15 min was available for interview. Andy talked on all things.
What is his new year wish?
Andy who has reached a stage where he has 'no wish', said, "Hope I can be fatter!"
On the achievement for year 2000, Andy did not mention WOYP or Best Actor award, instead he said the best benefit for this year is that he learns how to relax & be optimistic in his career. He is able to do things he feels happy abt, can film movies that are accepted by the market, & is more open-minded nowadays.
He said he will put in more effort in filming of movies. On singing, he still has confidence but is not v hopeful on results. He wont be singing much of his own songs & he wont be spending a lot of time on the promo of albums, but more on movies from next year.
Andy has filmed 100 movies, he still feels like it is a new beginning. He said actors have many choices, they can act till 70 or 80.
If BBM finished filming in time then it will be his 100th movie, hopefully filming will be over before CNY.
Which movie is most important?
"Every movie is. The most important is to be sure of own acting. But of course 100th movie has a special meaning to it. It has been filmed, promo done, now it is handed over to the audience.
On cooperation with Takashi Sorimachi, Andy said he has seen the script, & is waiting for his confirmation.
On training new stars, Andy said nowadays most new comers are signed up with different co, it is hard to cooperate. He will sign up those with potentials.
Andy said Jacqualine Wu, Anita Yuan, Gigi Leung all started as newcomers, they are with potentials. Of the 3, Jacqualine is most unforgetable, as the feeling was v good working with her, but it is v hard to find her nowadays!
Source: The Sun, Show 8 & Apple Daily
In his tour of cinemas 2 nights ago, the scene in Mongkok was rather chaotic. Andy had expected it.
Andy said he is used to move abt in Mongkok. In casual wear, he always walks alone & fast. Even when someone recognises him "Wah, Lau Tak Wah!" He has already passed that person. He used to buy shoes & eat there.
In Tsim Sha Tsui, while Andy was having his tour, Kelly was having promo of her movie nearby. Andy said, "No problems having promo together, the best is all have good boxoffice, & everyone is happy!"
Source: The Sun, MIng Pao, Apple Daily
All the 5 X'mas movies have been screened in HK. From a single day takings, Ah Hu has the best result. On the first day of release, box office was at 1.1+ million, temporarily beating China Strike Force which collected 830,000. Both opened on the same day.
Movie starring Kelly & Aniki Jin, Xiang Yi Chao, screened yesterday, boxoffice at 2:30pm is 180,000. This movie stands a good chance to be the best in boxoffice, as it is a love story starring eye-candy actor & actress.
Gen Y Cops after 8 days collected 7.2 mil & Bad Boy collected 4.8 mil after 7 days.
Diary from andylau.cc
21/12---VVV rush....within a few hours today must go to 8 cinemas located in different spots in HK & Kowloon to witness the first screening.Every cinema is packd with many many friends, though so packed, it is still orderly. Actually I am more worried abt Mongkok first screen, as that place has more people & more traffic, I am worried people will get accidents...!Luckily....Mongkok is where I live, every friends & neighbour all take good car of me, all v orderly, relly thank you v much! Andy
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