[doraemon♡JAY]

Jay Chou supports good friend Jerry Yan; 'Pandamen' will soon compete against 'Down With Love'



Source: Epoch Times
Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

Last year in May, Jerry Yan & Jay Chou began their work co-operation, however both sides never signed a formal contract. Nevertheless, Jay fully displayed his generosity; not only letting Jerry’s personal company borrow JVR’s office space, he even arranged for JVR staff members to help Jerry take care of his work business. However, recently there are rumours suggesting that the relationship between the 2 parties has changed. Coincidentally, Jay’s first television series ‘Pandamen’ will be airing at the same time as Jerry’s ‘Down With Love’. Not only have the 2 kings gone their separate ways, their respective television series will also compete against each other in January next year.

2 sides never signed a formal contract

Jerry only joined JVR last year. The 2 kings haven’t even had an official collaboration together and already, there are rumours of the 2 going their separate ways. Coincidentally, they will also soon be on-screen enemies due to their respective works. Jay’s self-directed & self-produced television series ‘Pandamen’ has been confirmed to air on CTS at around the end of January - beginning of February next year. And Jerry’s idol drama ‘Down With Love’ will follow ‘Momo Love’, also airing at the end of January next year. The 2 will be battling against each other.

Jay looks after Jerry like a brother

Towards rumours of Jerry leaving JVR, according to sources, JVR staff members are actually breathing a sigh of relief. Staff members revealed in private that Jay actually doesn’t mind helping Jerry, as Jay has always been known to look after his elders and fully supports his good friends. And he has looked after Jerry, treating him like his best friends Will Liu & juniors Devon (Dan Tou).

JVR expressed that Jay extremely values his first television series ‘Pandamen’. Even though he is currently in America filming ‘The Green Hornet’, he will still take time out of his busy schedule to discuss post-production issues with the drama crew through mail. And when the series airs early next year, he will try his best to work around his busy work schedule to do promotions. On the other hand, Jerry’s manager Fenny expressed that the audience are fortunate to see their drama, no matter which station it will broadcast on.

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sarah: huh I don’t really get the jerry & JVR stuff.. how did he join if he didn’t sign a formal contract? wth ><
but anyways omg I cant believe 'Pandamen' will be airing on CTS, after 'Hi My Sweetheart'
ahh im soo excited hehe

[XiaoPauli]

Interesting how you post an article about Jerry Yan having conflicts with Vic Chou about the same time as I post an article about Jerry Yan having good relations with Jay Chou. I wonder if there's a connection between the two stories...

This post has been edited by XiaoPauli: 17 November 2009 - 08:22 AM

[doraemon♡JAY]

XiaoPauli, on Nov 17 2009 8 20 PM, said:

Interesting how you post an article about Jerry Yan having conflicts with Vic Chou about the same time as I post an article about Jerry Yan having good relations with Jay Chou. I wonder if there's a connection between the two stories...

lmao i know i jus noticed hahaha,
actually my one is a few days old.

i guess we jus have good 默契

[myarakech]

i miss jerry yan.. i'll be waiting for DWL...

[fatty2]

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sarah: huh I don’t really get the jerry & JVR stuff.. how did he join if he didn’t sign a formal contract? wth ><

Its a verbal contract, same as what Jerry & Vanness did with Fu Long some years back before both decided to set up their own respective company.

Even though its an informal contract, Jerry paid to JVR its agreed commission, as per the newsarticle below.

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Nov 13, 2009
TW Apple Daily
http://tw.nextmedia.com/applenew ... 40/IssueID/20091113


Yan Cheng Xu Has Taken 2 Big Awards In One Month
Crowned In Japan With Big Drama Award

Yan Cheng Xu waved enthusiastically, even showed the top of his underwear.


There is no doubt that Yan Cheng Xu（Jerry）is the pride of Taiwan. He has visited Japan 2 times in one month to receive awards. On the 20th of last month, he just received The Best International Jeanist Award. Yesterday, he beat American dramas, such as CSI and HEROES, winning the「SKY PERFECT TV AWARD 2009」in the category of Overseas Tv Dramas with his drama projects, such as Hot Shot and Starlit.

He left for Japan the day before, and thousand of fans squeezed into the airport. The security had no other way but guiding him to leave with the secret pathway. This time, when receiving the award in Japan, he also walked the Blue Carpet with Watanabe Ken's daughter, Anne Watanabe. Furthermore, he will be interviewed by Yomiuri Shimbun, which publication has over 10 millions copies in Japan. The inteview will be printed in the New Year Special Issue.

Yesterday, there's rumor that Jerry left JVR, but he had used its labor and resources without signing any formal contracts. Yesterday, Jerry's agent, Fenny, replied, "It's a pleasure for both Jerry and JVR to work with each other. Although no contract was signed, commission was agreed in advance. Really thank Yong Ge's (Yang) teaching and guidance." According to source, the talent fee for their projects was always first received by JVR, and staff's pay checks were also issued by JVR. After deducting the commission, the fee was given to Jerry lastly.

Besides, there's also rumor that he and his rumored girlfriend, Guan Ying, had a trip to Thailand together.

In early November, a fan posted on his fan site,（http://www.nbbbs.com/forum/index.php）and indicated that she was on the same Bangkok to Taipei flight with Jerry. She also showed his autograph as proof. She further stated that he sat in the last row and she suspected that it's a private trip, as she commented that with his status, he shouldn't have seated in the economy class. Yesterday, Fenny said, "We have answered questions about this matter for many many times, so no more comments."


Breaking records of Yan Shuai's invading Japan

Best selling album: On the first day of the release of his Chinese album, Freedom, it reached the 2nd place of Oricon's Daily Chart, and the 8th of the Weekly Chart, breaking the records of all the Chinese artistes.
Best broadcasting channel: The Hospital, played by him, was the first TW series being broadcasted on NHK in Japan.
Highest overseas copyright fee: The Hospital's overseas copyright fee in Japan alone was about NT40 millions, breaking the record of overseas copyright sales history
Most number of concerts: In 2008, F4 created the record of the most number of concerts held consecutively in Japan among Chinese artistes (7 concerts consecutively with 80,000 of audiences)
Most lovable by the media: In August, YCX was interviewed by Sankei Shimbun and it was printed on the cover page
Highest popularity: Attended the Best Jeanist Awards in October and received the Best Jeanist Award in the international artiste category. He is the first Chinese who has received this award.

myarakech, on Nov 17 2009 10 03 AM, said:

i miss jerry yan.. i'll be waiting for DWL...

You will see him in Pandamen also, guesting. He & Jay will have a couple of scenes together, as detectives. Really looking forward to it.

[doraemon♡JAY]

fatty2, on Nov 17 2009 10 10 PM, said:

Its a verbal contract, same as what Jerry & Vanness did with Fu Long some years back before both decided to set up their own respective company.

Even though its an informal contract, Jerry paid to JVR its agreed commission, as per the newsarticle below.

You will see him in Pandamen also, guesting. He & Jay will have a couple of scenes together, as detectives. Really looking forward to it.

ohh i get it now. thanks fatty
so he didnt really join JVR.. aw and i thought he & jay could have another collab in the future

hehe i know im soo excited for their detective scenes.. and their matching outfits! its soo cute.
ahh 2 more months!!
actually im looking forward to DWL too.. i like jerrys dramas.
and xiao xiao bin is in it too!!!!! <3

[Wang Ai Mi]

Pandamen Vs Down With Love ???

Wow!! Interesting!! (but bias for Pandamen )

[keeyshane]

but jerry's in both dramas.
it's a good gift for the jerry fans out there.

[Jiriel]

Wow, same time slot for Pandamen and Down with Love?
What a great way to start the New Year. But it's a tough choice for the viewers =D

[mzkarenn]

omg, ive been waiting for pandamen to air! anybody kno the exact date?

[zunhua1810]

This is what you call competition, not Down With Love against the other drama I can't remember the title starring he who must not be named.

But I guess they cannot be compared because of different genres of both shows. And Jerry is not the only friend of Jay's, he's very close to Ella too, right?

I am so excited to see Down with Love! Hana Kimi is about to celebrate its 3rd Year Anniversary. After 3 years of waiting, I'll be seeing Ella again in a drama! Ye!

Jia You Ella and Down With Love!

This post has been edited by zunhua1810: 17 November 2009 - 08:48 PM

[XiaoPauli]

Have the English name been confirmed as "Pandaman" or Pandamen"? Darn you ambiguous Chinese language.

[keroshy]

oh.......i hate when that happens. close "friends" going against each other.
Well...Im looking forward to "pandamen". Lol:]

[Myvi]

thanks Sarah for the article translation..
looking foward to watch Pandamen with Jay & Jerry together in January...

lol..Jerry in Pandamen Vs Jerry in Down With Love..

This post has been edited by Myvi: 18 November 2009 - 04:07 AM

[franzii]

YIEEP! excited for the airing of "DOWN WiTH LOVE"!

this will be another good fight from the rival networks! <3

JIA YOU DOWN WITH LOVE!

AC vs. DWL vs. PANDAMEN !!

[bemjerry13]

looking forward for down with love! i do hope that it will not take that long to see the series in the philippines......