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Possibility of Yao Ming-Kobe Bryant Basketball Movie

June 3, 2010 | Posted in Hong Kong,Mainland China,Movies,Non-Chinese, Tagged , , , , , , , ,
These two NBA stars might be in a movie together

These two NBA stars might be in a movie together

The slogan of the National Basketball Association — “where amazing happens” — might be going international, as the Shanghai Film Group Corporation is planning to film a basketball movie starring Yao Ming and other NBA stars. Backed by NBA commissioner David Stern, the movie is reportedly named Amazing, a name suggested by Stern and inspired by the NBA slogan. The Chinese name is Shen Qi (神奇).

The movie, to be directed by mainland director Hu Xuehua, will be about American basketball stars training in China, but apart from the name and general plot, not much else has been revealed. When telephoned by reporters yesterday, the chairman of the Shanghai Film Group Corporation, Ren Zhonglun, stated, “At the present time, it can only be said that the name of the movie has been determined. The actors, investors, and other details and problems will have to wait until after we sign the contract to be revealed.”

Nevertheless, thanks to the support of the NBA, the possibility that NBA stars will participate is enormous. Apart from Yao Ming, there are hopes that Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant and the retired Magic Johnson will join the film. According to reports, Yao Ming and Johnson have already agreed to act, and the company is currently in contact with Kobe. In reply to this, Ren Zhonglun only admitted that they really were in contact with Yao Ming, Johnson, and other NBA stars, but that before signing the contract, it was not convenient to say more.

Filming will begin in August, exactly during the NBA off-season, and must finish before October to match with the start of the new season. Insiders revealed that the most important film roles will be the master and apprentice, played respectively by Yao Ming and mainland star Huang Xiaoming. Hong Kong actor-singer Shawn Yue may also be appearing.

Shawn Yue, who had once been on the Hong Kong youth basketball team, said to the Hong Kong media yesterday that it was true that both sides had been in contact, and that he hoped to participate if his schedule fit. Huang Xiaoming’s manager, Zhou Siwei, confirmed that they were in the middle of discussion with the company.

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Stars Join to Raise Money for Qinghai Earthquake Victims

April 26, 2010 | Posted in Hong Kong,Mainland China,Non-Chinese,Taiwan, Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Sun Nan, Andy Lau, and Jackie Chan sing together

Sun Nan, Andy Lau, and Jackie Chan sing together

There was no fancy clothing, no dazzling stage, just several hundred celebrities from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China in white T-shirts emblazoned with Artistes 414 Fund Raising Campaign, coming together to show their support for the Yushu earthquake victims. Close to 300 celebrities participated in this joint performance in order to raise money for the disaster relief. The show, which took place in the Hong Kong Coliseum on April 26, lasted five hours. During this event, 100 hotlines were set up to answer calls from donors, with stars like Alan Tam and Kenny Bee serving as switchboard operators. Donations totaled 35.06 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 4.516 U.S. dollars).

Two hundred Hong Kong artists sang the theme song “Hand With Heart,” after which everyone stood up to hold a moment of silence for the earthquake victims. During the five-hour event, numerous celebrities joined on stage to sing together. Jacky Cheung, Sun Nan, Harlem Yu, and Hacken Lee sang “Descendant of the Dragon.” Andy Lau led a group of 80 young men in singing a song he’d created after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, called “Promise” (Cheng Nuo). Other singers included Lowell Lo, Lo Ta-yu, Paula Tsui, Joey Yung, TWINS, Grasshopper band, The Wynners, Eason Chan, David Tao, Vivian Chow, Leo Ku, Aska Yang, and Kelly Chen.

This is one of the many efforts begun in support of the victims of the Qinghai Earthquake. Qinghai TV and Hunan TV cohosted a concert, followed by CCTV. Qinghai TV, in collaboration with Hunan TV, also released a series of videos raising awareness to the cause, including a remake by the eeMedia artists of a song Super Boy Wang Zhengliang had written for the Sichuan Earthquake. Many individuals and groups also stood up to help the relief efforts. One notable group is the Yumi Love Fund of Li Yuchun’s fans, which donated over 1million yuan yuan for relief efforts.

Singing “Hand With Heart”:

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