Nicholas Tse and Charlene Choi in comedy film Treasure Inn

Summer 2011's hilarious martial arts comedy "Treasure Inn" released in theatres nationwide on June 28. During the movie's opening day, "Treasure Inn" screened with audiences appearing full-house in theatres all over. The results of the opening day broke over 10 million RMB, placing it first place at the daily box office nationwide, powerfully and rapidly. Regarding this, director Wong Jing expressed: "Nowadays, I live in Beijing for the majority of the year, I can be considered to be a half-Mainlander. Regarding what kind of comedy Mainland viewers want to watch, I have already done a lot of research. This time when I filmed "Treasure Inn", I aimed it towards the comedy preferences of Mainland viewers, specially planning many jokes for them suitable for all ages. Looking at the current result, it is already a more satisfactory and successful production. I hope "Treasure Inn" will be able to achieve the desired box office results."

Wong Jing comedies suitable for the summer time

Wong Jing and Corey Yuen once again join hands, directing Nicholas Tse and Nick Cheung, two large movie kings, as well as Charlene Choi, Huang Yi, David Tong, Liu Yang, Pan Shuang Shuang and more, joining together a group of strong film stars. In addition with hilarious comedy, "Treasure Inn" which officially released on June 28 has been met with much interest and attention by every large cinema for a long time. Competition at the end of June is intense with many films "targeting" this movie release schedule. But from a cinema perspective, what is most capable of attracting the interest of viewers during this period are comedies which successfully target viewers' "appetite." Bona Film Group expressed: "Cinemas all strongly support this film. Within "Treasure Inn", there is a group of hot news celebrities, what is most important is that it is a film which has the audience not wracking their brains, a Wong Jing comedy where you will feel relaxed after watching it. According to our past experiences, this type of movie is most suitable to be released during the summer time. As long as it posses a definite production quality, there is no big issue with attracting viewers to movie theatres. Observing from the current perspective, the box office for "Treasure Inn" during this time should be good."

Exceeding expectations, viewers praise the humor

After a questionnaire completed by viewers yesterday, the majority of viewers believe that "Treasure Inn" is a good comedy film which is capable of making people laugh without restraint. Viewers also praised that they have watched many Wong Jing movies and there have been both good and bad productions in recent years; yet "Treasure Inn" in fact greatly exceeded expectations, even labeling it as "relaxed and fresh entertainment."

Nicholas Tse shoot film The Viral Factor in Kuala Lumpur

Nicholas Tse Ting Fung continues work on the film THE VIRAL FACTOR (YIK JIN) in Kuala Lumpur. Reportedly Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi has already landed in Kuala Lumpur and Ting Fung is under extreme protection. To avoid disturbance to his work, "Cheung Pak Chi" has become a banned term with Tse Ting Fung.

Yesterday on the set of THE VIRAL FACTOR, as from film workers Ting Fung had his personal assistant "Cousin" and five security guards next to him. The film shot a gun fight on the streets and blocked a four lane road. A fan said that earlier Ting Fung appeared to be relaxed and joked around with the crew. However as the media arrived on the set, he began to tense up as those around him made preparation.

In the scene Sammy Hung Tin Chiu chased Ting Fung and lead actress Lin Peng. Ting Fung was shot twice and fell and Lin Peng was taken away. Ting Fung was smoking while waiting for his scenes. He also took off his costume and studied kung fu with his security guard. Reporters were kept at least 10 feet away. As his security team began to "greet" reporters the situation grew chaotic.

Reporters could only loudly ask Ting Fung, "Has Pak Chi come over?" Ting Fung heard the question but did not response. Ting Fung's assistant "Cousin" warned reporters, "Would you believe I would have you dispersed!" Ting Fung will head to Beijing to promote TREASURE INN (CHOI SUN HAT JANG).

Sources: mingpao, singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Nicholas Tse agreed to divorce Cecilia Cheung

The actor has reportedly agreed on divorce, and a lawyer’s letter was sent to Cecilia Cheung

The five-year marriage between Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung is officially over.

The actor, who was said to have met his lawyers last week, has agreed to divorce Cecilia. She, in turn, received a rude shock when served the divorce papers.

Early last month, Cecilia, in a flurry of text message exchanges, was said to have threatened to divorce Nicholas. Nicholas, who is currently busy filming The Viral Factor in Kuala Lumpur, called her bluff, consulted his lawyers and has now agreed to the divorce.

Mani Fok, Nicholas's manager, has yet to respond to this, while the actor's assistant said, "I don't know."

Recently, netizens dug up yet another rumour that circulated in 2008 when Cecilia was embroiled in the photo scandal with Edison Chen. It was said that the Tse family then suspected that Lucas, the couple's elder son, may not be Nicholas's biological son and they had even sent him for a DNA test to verify who his father is.

Nicholas's father, Patrick Tse, when asked to comment on this rumour, shouted in rage, stating that the rumour is untrue and he will not comment on the matter anymore.

Source: xin.msn
Translated by: sx.k @ AsianFanatics

Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung in film Yang Women Generals

The married couple Cecilia Cheung and Nicholas Tse coincidentally both fell off the horse during shooting and were injured together. Cecilia was shooting a new film Yang Women Generals in Mongolia, and encountered an accident while shooting a heroic rescue of a child scene. She fell off her horse injuring her arms, legs, knees, shoulders, neck and tail bone. Turns out that before Cecilia's injury, her husband Nic also had the same experience while shooting for EEG film Shaolin 2010 last year.

Last year, the over hundred million invested film Shaolin 2010 started shooting in Hengdian. Nic and Ghost Feet 7 played by Hung Yan Yan were shooting Shaolin Temple scenes. Had always been sensitive to horses, Nic insisted on doing the scene himself risking of an asthma crisis. After completing the scene, he had to do part where he gets off the horse, the horses suddenly started kicking madly and kicked Nic's left knee. Nic instantly cried in pain, frightening the film crew as the doctor on the set rushed to bandaged him up.

The couple really have fate with horses, no wonder Nic said: "old enemy will always be enemy, can't say anything!"


Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Nicholas Tse and Nick Cheung in The Stool Pigeon

A new trailer as recently hit the internet for “The Stool Pigeon”, directed by Dante Lam which stars Nicholas Tse and Nick Cheung.

PLOT
“Senior Inspector Don Lee (Cheung) relies heavily on the information provided by stool pigeons in his job. Barbarian is a painstakingly meticulous armed robber. Don needs an informant to infiltrate his gang so he recruits street-racer Guy (Tse). Guy provides information on Barbarian’s next job, but Don is unable to effectively act on them until the final moment. Since Barbarian has not left any evidence, Don is pressured to convince Guy to become a witness for the prosecution.

Don promises to provide Guy with a new identity in another country, but the departure is beset by accidents and Guy only barely makes it to safety. Haunted by his ruined relationships with his ex-wife and former stool pigeons, Don no longer wants to be part of a world that is one betrayal after another”.

Nicholas Tse has been really busy the past few years starring in movies such as Bodyguards and Assassins, Storm Warriors, Invisible Target, Rob-B-Hood and New Police story.

The movie is set for release on the 26th August, 2010.

Sources:far east films

Cecilia Cheung pregnant with twins?

Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung should get younger brother and sister to play with Lucas. Earlier it was rumored that Cecilia was pregnant with twins and is currently at home resting. Nic had never confirmed that his wife was pregnant or not. Yesterday Nic was asked if Cecilia was really pregnant with twins? He reluctantly admitted that his wife's health has "changed" recently.

Yesterday Nic was asked to confirm the news of Cecilia's pregnancy? Does she have twins? Nic said with a smile: "Honestly speaking, Cecilia's health have changed. (Does she have twins?) We haven't done the check up yet, haven't seen the doctor yet, so I cannot say so yet. Because her health had just changed, so we haven't seen the doctor yet. When it's time to admit, I will announce the good news to everyone."

Asked if he's excited to become a father by his comment that his wife's health has changed? He frankly said that he has always liked to be a father. His father Patrick Tse has 8 brothers and sisters, and currently he only has Lucas temporarily. Nic smiled and said that Cecilia wanted to have 5 children, he feels that having 3 is enough. He's afraid that he won't be able to take care of 5 kids.

"1st Brother" of EEG Nic attended event and expressed that he currently has a two year contract with EEG and there are no discussions for renewal yet. Asked when he renews his contract, will he request for even more freedom? He expressed that he has enough freedom now.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

A very public display of affection from Nicholas Tse to Cecilia Chung

A year ago, the infamous Edison Chen's photo scandal threatened to wreck their marriage.

Fast-forwarding a year later, it appears the incident only served to strengthen their marriage when Hong Kong actor-singer Nicholas Tse expressed his love for his wife Cecilia Chung at his Shanghai concert.

Midway through the concert, Tse suddenly stopped singing and announced to the audience: "It's a special day today because it's my wife's birthday."

He then made a call to Chung, and had his fans wish the 29-year-old actress a Happy Birthday.

The cheery atmosphere then took a turn when Tse confirmed he had thoughts about leaving the entertainment industry.

"If I stop releasing any more albums in the future, I would like to thank all the people who have been supporting me all these while," he said.

Nicholas' early retirement might still be some distance away, as the doting husband has promised he will look into Chung's request for a mansion and jewellery as her birthday presents.

Judging from her request, Tse could still be in the industry for a period of time. - CNA/fa

Source : Channel News Asia