-
AsianFanatics Spotlight News
- » Asian Entertainment News
Big Bang‘s recent Japanese concert has brought chaos to the Japanese railway system in Nagoya.
Starting on May 17th and 18th, Big Bang kicked off their ‘2012 Alive Tour‘ at the Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan. On May 18th, JR Tokai Railway company halted service at the Kasadera station temporarily due to fear that a large number of people would come in due to Big Bang’s concert. However, the train operator forgot to check on the station status, and passed by Kasadera when service continued. Ultimately, 800 people missed their ride.
A representative from Tokai explained,
Big Bang’s concert tour will be covering Nagoya, Yokohama, Osaka, Saitama, Fukuoka, and more. Originally, the concert tour was to cover 5 cities with 10 concerts. However, 1 million fans flooded ticket reservations forcing Big Bang to add 3 more concerts to their list. Even with the additions, there were many complaints about lack of tickets. Thus, Big Bang has recently decided to add two additional shows. An additional concert will be held on November 23rd in Kyosera Dome, Osaka. The last one will be held on December 5th at the Tokyo Dome.
Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Nate
Translation: AKP
Saturday May 19, 2012 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao Weekly Issue#2271, TVBChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/
Patrick Tang was hand-picked and appreciated by TVB former general manager Stephen Chan. However, this has also become the target of public criticism. Under the press' pen, most of the reports were negative. In fact, he didn't completely rely on Stephen and has put in a lot of effort in himself. Looking at his performance in the musical Waiting For the Match (獨坐婚姻介紹所), talent can be seen in Patrick. On stage, he had an effortless performance and many people on Weibo praised him. Just a few words by others, it could have not been expected that he saved them all up and even took his collection out to show us. He said, if one day, he has doubts on his own abilities, then he will take them out to look at. This is a form of encouragement. He has always told himself, no matter what happens, must continuously be thankful and never complain.
Regarding to the negative news, Patrick feels extremely helpless and as an artist, he very much has the 'Ah Q' spirit: "Mr. Chan is indeed my 'Pak Lok' (someone who sees talent in a person). He has taught me a lot, but I really cannot control how other people write about me."
In 1996, Patrick particiated in the New Talent Singing Contest and ended in sixth place at the finals. That year, Denise Ho was the winner and he was in last place. However, he was still able to sign a TVB artist contract and got appreciation by producer ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
Forever bearing the sinner label, Edison Chen talks about Nicholas-Cecilia's damaged marriage
May 20 2012
Saturday May 19, 2012 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao Weekly Issue#2271, TVBChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/
Known as a 'bad boy', Edison Chen accepted DJ Ocean Chan's nowTV interview and talks about his sex photo scandal and Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung's marriage crisis in detail. When speaking of Hong Kong, Edison loves and hates the city. HK is considered a place where he grew up and at the same time, the place is where he is most pressured.
Recalling the sex photo scandal, Edison said: "I've completely gotten over it. Perhaps saying this is too extreme, but in fact I have already prepared for death and it's not that I'm thinking of ways to go die faster, but its more like if this is my last day, I can say to myself: 'I've lived well before.'"
When speaking of Nicholas and Cecilia's damaged marriage, Ocean expressed her pity for Edison because no matter what, he's always going to be in between Nicholas and Cecilia. Edison said: "I don't really care, I only care if they care (in English). I believe these things, it is more or less created by the media. I don't believe I have the power to end their marriage, and make them separate. To me, marriage is a very serious matter. If there were a lot of issues before, then there will be many many reasons that leads to a divorce. I don't think you need to pity me."
It was said he and Cecilia's relationship never ended? Edison just lightly sighed: "Why don't I ask these group of people (the media) to write a script for us. I ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
'Rosy Business 3' plans to start next year, TVB two obstacles: Sheren Tang & Lee Tim Shing
May 20 2012
'Rosy Business 3' plans to start next year, TVB two obstacles: Sheren Tang & Lee Tim Shing
Saturday May 19, 2012 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao Weekly Issue#2271, TVBChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/
Wayne Lai and Sheren Tang were crowned TV King and Queen and swept several other awards for their series Rosy Business and No Regrets. Due to the popularity, TVB intends to make a third installment Rosy Business 3. However, once Sheren completes Beauty at War, her contract with TVB will come to an end. Also, Ricky Wong has been actively trying to get her to move over to CTI by giving her a huge offer and a good script. Golden Producer Lee Tim Shing is planning to retire at the end of this year. For Rosy Business 3 to happen, TVB will have to get through these two obstacles first.
Whether if its Rosy Business, No Regrets, Chai Gau, '4th Mistress', Lau Sing or 'Miss Nine', it has all left deep impressions on audience. Although scriptwriter Cheung Wah Bui and producer Lee Tim Shing are no longer a golden team, in Tim Gor's new series Detective Columbo, he partners with Cheung's apprentice (Ip Kwong Yam). According to the behind-the-scenes crew, reveals that Ip is writing a more exquisite script than before and definitely does not lose to Cheung. Ip reveals on Weibo that there is already a general idea for Rosy Business 3 and he will do all he can to bring an all new featured series.
Wayne said: "I believe Tim Gor will still produce one series per year and can still physically handle that. If we do shoot Rosy ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
Michelle chen prefers joseph cheng
May 20 2012
courtesy of takungpao.com
Joseph Cheng Yuen Cheung, Michelle Chen, and director Zero Chou Mei Ling on the 18th began their third day of promote for their film FA YEUNG (RIPPLE). Aside from continuing the all day media interview relay, Siu Chung and Michelle Chen at night were invited to attend the Thai Film Night and met with the SUMMER SECRET lead actress who was known as Thai Lin Chiling. In addition, famous Thai directors and producers said Siu Chung and Michelle Chen to work with them. They were even invited to pose for pictures with guests and caught the attention of the entire event.
Michelle Chen's on screen old flame Chen Han-Tien also arrived at Cannes on the 18th. Originally he was scheduled to attend the Taiwan French film committee party and was absent at the last night. The media said that he was too weak. Instead Siu Chung and Michelle Chen continued their marathon promotion and were still full of energy. Michelle Chen said that last year she originally had a chance to attend the Cannes Film Festival, but because Chen Han-Tien's schedule conflict she had to cancel. She even joked that this time she came to Cannes to throw rocks at Chen Han-Tien to air her grievance from not being able to attend last year. When asked to choose between Chen Han-Tien and Siu Chung, Michelle Chen said without hesitation, "Of course Siu Chung!"
Siu Chung and Michelle Chen both wore white. Their prince and princess lok attracted many onlookers. When they posed for photos on the streets, they looked like they were shooting wedding photos. Siu Chung even reminded the ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
courtesy of takungpao.com
Jackie Chan's new film CHINESE ZODIAC made its Cannes Film Festival appearance. On May 18, Big Brother Jackie Chan led Kwon Sang-Woo, Liao Fan, and three "Chan Girls" Yao Xingtong, Zhang Lanxin and Laura Weissbecker to a large scale press conference. At night they attended a beach party. The event even screened PROJECT A as a salute to Jackie Chan.
At the press conference, each actors pointed out that Big Brother asked for "stylish and pretty fighting", which was already basic. He also wanted "fighting with thinking, trying different way of fighting in each action scene", every punch had to land, no stunt double. Thus after this shoot, the cast's action abilities could rival the SEAL team. As for working with a group of young actors, Big Brother admitted that the investment companies wanted to use big stars at first, but he worried that they could not give their all and ask for a lot.
This time the producer also praised Big Brother for his professionalism. While shooting in Australia, one scene required extreme wind power to blow four people to mid air. Big Brother did not use a double. Under two degrees below zero Celsius temperature he was blown for several hours on the wires. Thus he thought Jackie Chan was like Superman when he was making a movie. Big Brother also said that for his family and his own safety, this film will be his final action film. From now on he would like to make movies with more sincerity and less action.
Source
courtesy of takungpao.com
Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Calvin Cheng Ka Sing and director Yim Ho two nights ago attended their film FLOATING CITY (FAU SING) charity premiere. Financial secretary John Tsang Chun Wa host the sail setting ceremony for box office success and being able to extend its warmth. Because Wu Fing was the charity group Warm Hearters ambassador, he represented the organization to thank the film for its support.
Sing Sing revealed that he is busy with Charlie's debut as a director, CHRISTMAS ROSE (SING DAN MUI GWAI). In the film he will play a lawyer. Because he has never played this type of character it was considered a big break through. So far he is already used to the lengthy dialogue. The film has more internal struggle scenes for the actors, as for whether it will have action scenes he kept people guessing. Sing Sing said that he had scenes with every actor. Did he feel Charlie would succeed as a director? Sing Sing praised, "Maybe because she is an actress too, she knows some things can be done better. With a complete script, the actors have even greater rooms to develop. I think Charlie probably wouldn't be too nervous because she has so many people who support her around her. She also would try her best to express her direction." Sing Sing said that although sometimes the shoot took multiple takes, it would only be because Charlie was seeking excellence.
Since he was so busy, has he consoled his rumored girlfriend Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam)'s father who was reportedly ailing? ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
Source: WorldJournal http://www.worldjournal.com/view/aEntertainmentnews/18509776/article-%E5%91%A8%E9%BA%97%E6%B7%87%EF%BC%9A%E6%B2%92%E4%BA%BA%E8%BF%BD%E6%9C%83%E4%B8%9F%E8%87%89?instance=ent_pics
May 10th Thursday, 2012
Translated by: BerniceLiuFan @http://asianfanatics.net
Niki chow was wearing see through jeans for a function that was about shoes. Niki who has been single for a while, was organised by the company that a foreign guy to bend down to Niki and put a high heel shoe on her. Niki was feeling very awkward and expressed that "no guys has helped me to wear shoes, let alone touching my feet as its very personal area. Thats why I'm very nervous". But Niki smiles and says "I've never dated a foreign guy but I won't exclude dating one. I believe fate has its own arrangement"
Been known as "Star left women" 星級剩女, Niki instantly rejects the nickname and replies "I will not accept it". Asked if she had any guys wanting to date her, she relies "definitely, there's chinese and foreign guys but they are only friends. Its normal to socialise".
Niki places love at first place, but she is not dating anyone. She is now focusing on her work, but she admits she'll find someone and consider marriage. She doesn't want to waste her precious time. Asked if she has wasted time when she was dating Kevin Cheng, she smiles and replies "You're asking me a question that is wasting my time!"
Amiee Chan shopping and sweetly smiles when she was asked about Moses Chan
Source: News. cn http://big5.xinhuane...c_123155789.htm
Translated by: BerniceLiuFan
Been busy with upcoming drama "Love Exceeds The Coastline 情越海岸缐 ", Aimee Chan was spotted shopping in the afternoon around half five. Amiee was wearing low cut shorts revealing her legs. Shopping on her own at Central (中環), she went to a shoe shop trying on shoes for 20 minutes. When she left she was holding bags of items.
Aimee saw the reporters and smiles. Asked if she was "Spending alot" and she replies "A little bit". Why isn't Moses Chan with her? She sweetly smiles and says "I was at Cheung Chau filming, and came here shopping after I finished". Reporter asked her why she didn't ask Moses to spend time with her and hold her stuff, Aimee giggles. No wonder she giggles and laughs when they mentioned about Moses.
Big Bang announced its decision to release an album in celebration of 'Big Bang Alive Tour 2012 in Japan.’
According to Big Bang's official Japanese website, the special edition of 'Alive' will include 3 new songs including 'Monster' is to release on June 20. The album is a special edition that will include new videos.
New single 'Monster' recorded in Japanese is a song with sad piano melodies, painful lyrics, reminding listeners of Bing Bang’s hit songs like 'Lie' and 'Haru Haru.’ The new album also includes full version of 'Alive' intro and 'Bingle Bingle' in Korean written by G-Dragon as new tracks.
The DVD will include music videos of ‘Monster,’ ‘Fantastic Baby’s new version, and recording, jacket and making of ‘Alive-Monster Edition.’
credit: kpopstarz.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njQjx1dcqbg
i love you baby i'm not a monster...
yay! new Japanese song! i'm already excited to listen to the whole version of Monster, for more new Japanese songs, new MVs, esp full version of Alive (Intro)! hope it'll be a Monster hit 
can't wait for June!
Parsetime: 0.01508 sec
1 queries