Saturday, October 2, 2010

Zai Zai acts ugly in new drama to transform image, being too handsome can be very annoying

Source : Article by Ah-Xia of Apple Daily
http://tw.nextmedia....ssueID/20101002
Translated by sytwo at VIC/ AF


Big handsome guy Zaizai is weary of being a flower beautiful boy, and in recent years has seek to make transformation, whether in "Black and White" where he lies among garbage looking filthy and full of grime, or in "Love you ten thousand years" where he sported a beard and played the fool.

Plan to put a scar on the face

Ah-Xia heard that yesterday he set off to Shanghai to film a new drama, "Home", as soon as he reported to the crew he was being disfigured. The director complained that his face is too attractive/ charming, and do not have the feel/ effect of a great change needed for the lead male role, and said that no matter what must put a large long scar on his face.

Ai…..Ah-Xia feels like previously Zaizai is like a prince charming from a manga storybook. As long as he dresses handsomely, with stars shining in his eyes, tens of thousands of fans at home and abroad will be utterly charmed. But now, unexpectedly his face has turned into his greatest burden. Ah-Xia guess that every year he must make a wish to become older quickly, and definitely fight against getting botox.

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Friday, August 27, 2010

"Home"

Themes : War, history, love/ emotions

35 episodes

Director : Meng Ji

Main Cast : Vic Zhou, Wang Xue Qi

Current progress : To be released

Synopsis

August 1945, the Sino-Japanese War finally ended.

Taiwan-Japan medical doctor, Su Tai Ying, at the northeast battlefield, was seen as part of the Japanese troop and was nearly executed by firearms. Fortunately, by fate, he healed the injuries and saved the life of the army division chief commander (General) Jiang Jing Xing, and was released ... ...

Later, Jiang Wen daughter and mom followed Jiang Jing Xing and the army troop to Taiwan. Jiang Wen became a teacher in Taiwan and a collision of love sparks happened between her and Su Tai Ying, but at the side of Su Tai Ying is a girl called Xue Zi who has been in love with him for many years and who is about to be deported back to Japan after Japan’s defeat. With the heightening of love feelings between the two (Jiang Wen and Su Tai Ying), the current political situation comes in between the two and becomes another hurdle/ ditch. ...

In Taiwan, military commander (general) Jiang Jing Xing was being transferred from Taiwan back to Shanghai due to students rebellion, waiting for emergency order.

But disaster followed, Jiang Wen and her mother was caught in the middle of chaos and unrest, and was arrested several times and imprisoned. Su Tai Ying extended help to them, causing the Su household to be spurned/ rejected by fellow countrymen, and the household completely fall apart.... ... Su Tai Ying decided to elope with Jiang Wen, going away from the disturbing affairs of life ... ...

Not long after, news came around about his elder brother’s death in a strange land in Southeast Asia, and Su Tai Ying returned to his homeland Taiwan. At this time, Su’s mother wanted to arrange for Xue Zi (Japanese girl) to be transported out from danger via marriage, and forced Su Tai Ying to marry Xue Zi.

At this time, Jiang Wen’s mother, in order to stop Jiang Wen and Su Tai Ying from continuing their relationship, went back to Shanghai. Thus, a pair of lovers was forced apart due to political situation….
Credit : mon_susivc@FI

Back in Shanghai, Jiang Wen was already pregnant and unexpectedly heard the rumors that Su Tai Ying has become married to Xue Zi in Taiwan, and she attempted suicide. However, Jiang Wen daughter and mom were once again involved in war situation and was put under house arrest by distant relative Yan LeChang. Su Tai Ying with the help of orderly (medical assistant) Yuan Guang Ming, rescued Jiang mother and daughter who was under house arrest, but Yuan Guang Ming was seriously injured during the operation... ...

Everyone finally boarded the Pacific ship heading towards Taiwan, but unfortunately it hit a coal ship and sank ... ...

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Zhou Yumin wearing mask arrive in Shanghai for new drama, Fan Bingbing suspected as leading lady

Sohu Entertainment News Shanghai reported that on July 22, Zhou Yumin arrived in Shanghai to get ready for new drama "home", many well-informed fans went to the airport. When Zai Zai appeared, fans surrounded him. Zaizai was in a very good mood yesterday and laughed happily when he heard greetings from fans. At the parking lot Zai Zai did not forget to remind the fans to take care and pay attention to railing bars behind them, the atmosphere was very intimate/ close. It was reported that the rumoured leading lady Ady An do not have any schedule, and the drama's heroine is still not determined. But Zai Zai arrival was received by Fan Bingbing's manager/ agent Mu Xiaoguang and her studio team. Do not know whether this implies that the leading lady will be Fan Bingbing. If it is this will be Zaizai's 2nd collaboration with FBB after Jin Da Ban.

http://pic.yule.sohu.com/group-223907.shtml#g=223907&p=2004324

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credit thank : Sytwo : VIC / AF.

zai zai akan memulai drama return home...

CR : KTT110 and Indah Chan@FI
仔仔為電影「愛你一萬年」上東風「娛樂@亞洲」。圖/東風提供
仔仔主演的新片「愛你一萬年」8月初上映,近日被爆仔仔拒上總拿他和大S情史作文章的「康熙來了」!也拒上周六日大型綜藝,仔仔經紀人支向理坦言:「綜藝節目不會讓我們好好談電影。」
仔 仔周渝民自從金鐘獎角逐影帝失利後始終低調,「痞子英雄」中演技已令觀眾耳目一新,這次再藉「愛你一萬年」俗擱有力樂團成員角色,希望再把演技分數深紮於 觀眾印象裡。但電影本周展開宣傳,除了自家人侯佩岑主持的「娛樂@亞洲」和陶晶瑩的「大學生了沒」,仔仔幾乎婉拒所有節目邀約。
下周仔仔將前往大陸開拍兩岸新戲「回家」,電影上映前夕再趕回參加首映,記者會恐怕也取消,電影公司表示體諒仔仔檔期緊,所以已在盡可能情況下安排他上兩個節目宣傳。
「愛你一萬年」目前是YAHOO!奇摩網最受期待電影第一名,打敗安琪莉娜裘莉的「特務間諜」,經紀人坦言仔仔很想把電影心得和大家分享,但小S在「康熙來了」能只談電影不談其他?「我們這樣要求對主持人也不公平,他們也還是會偏離主題吧。」
仔仔電影作品「蝴蝶飛」、「鬥茶」票房都不理想,之前也有過他不太配合電影宣傳的傳聞,經紀人表示仔仔很喜歡「愛你一萬年」,實在是檔期很緊,他也相信國片票房主要靠口碑相傳,上了主題不對的節目對電影宣傳應該也沒用。
http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT1/5725988.shtml

translate, Credit Sytwo@AF
Zaizai’s new film “Love you ten thousand years” will be released in early August, and it is reported/ rumoured that ZZ has rejected appearing in Kang Xi Lai Le (the show hosted by XiaoS and Cai Kang Yong) to promote his new film because KXLL always uses ZZ and his previous relationship with DaS to create topic. Zaizai will also not be appearing in a Saturday entertainment program called "Big Variety Show" (not sure if this is correct name). ZZ's manager Zhi Xiang Li said "Variety shows will not really allow us to talk about the movie."

After the he lost the best actor award in GBA, ZZ has been very low-profile. In B&W, Zaizai’s acting has given audience a fresh impression, and this time in Love you ten thousand years, he challenges the powerful role of a rock band member, hoping once again to score a deep impression in the eyes of audience. This week the film started its publicity, but besides appearing in the shows of same-company (colleagues) Patty Hou's "Entertainment @ Asia" and the Tao Jingying’s “A college student or not," Zai Zai turned down almost all other program invitations.

Zai Zai will be going to mainland China next week to start shooting the cross-strait new drama "Home", and will rush back on the eve of the film’s release to attend the premiere. The press conference may also be canceled. The film company said that they understand Zai Zai’s tight schedule, and under this circumstances has arrange for him to appear in two TV programs for publicity.

"Love You Ten Thousand Years" is currently ranking No. 1 as the Most Anticipated Film in YAHOO! Website, beating Anqelina Jolie's "Salt". Zaizai’s manager said that ZZ would really like to share the movie experience, but can XiaoS in "Kangxi " only talk about the movie and not other things? " Such a request from us to the host is not fair, and they will still deviate to another topic."

Zai Zai’s movie "Linger" and "Tea Fight" box office results are not ideal, and there have been rumors before that he did not cooperate with the film’s publicity. The manager said that Zai Zai really like the film "Love you ten thousand years" but his schedule is indeed very tight schedule. He also believe that the domestic Taiwan film box office will depend mainly by word of mouth. Going to program shows that do not have the right topic will not bring benefits to the film’s promotion.

Li Guoyi is excited to work hand-in-hand with Zaizai in "Home"

Original is China Times new :
http://showbiz.chinatimes.com/2009Cti/Channel/Showbiz/showbiz-news-cnt/0,5020,110511+112010060800033,00.html

credit thank ;Sytwo@VIC and AF
Summarised translation
- Lego Li recently boldly posted in his blog “Can I go home” with you which made his fans blush and say “yes”. But actually he was referring to the epic drama “Home” where he will be acting as Zaizai’s younger brother. He said that previously he was told he has some resemblance to Zaizai, and this time being abled to act opposite Zaizai whom he respect and admire, he feels excited and nervous.
- Since debut, Lego Li Guoyi has acted as male lead or major role. Virginia who is the producer and also his manager specifically asked him: "In this drama Zai Zai is the main protagonist, will you mind? If unhappy, do not take the role! He who has been known to be cocky and self-confident, has high esteem for Zaizai and not only immediately agreed to participate, even said " I am honored to have the opportunity to participate. " He said he has the “face of the masses”, often described as Richie Ren, Edison Chen, Jimmy Lin, and Zai Zai, and can play the younger brother of either of them.
- Before "ruffian hero", he felt that Zai Zai is a "very popular idol," but after watching Zai Zai's performance in the drama, he sees that ZZ has evolved into a mature, powerful actor, especially when he saw Zai Zai was accepting foreign media interviews during the "ruffian hero" promotions, he feels respect and admiration for him. He was very excited to perform together with ZZ but was warned by the production company not leak the news, so he can only post a mystery message in his blog.
- For the Home Drama, Zai Zai is diligently learning Japanese and Taiwanese, and Lego Li who plays his brother is also receiving training in Taiwanese. Producer Virginia Liu said that “For this drama, Zai Zai has done a lot of homework. In addition watching many era/ period dramas and studying the script, the deep level of reflection and thinking that he has with it made her “astounded/ frightened”.

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27th January 1949: Tai Ping collision with Kien Yuan, more than 1.500 people died!

Credit : Yingliang@AF

The Chinese steamship ferry Tai Ping, launched 1921, on a voyage from Shanghai to Keelung
with about 1,500 passengers and a large consignment of Nationalist Government securities
and currency, collided with the Chinese steamship Kien Yuan, 2,160 tons, on January 27th, 1949,
in thick fog in Bonham Strait, N. of Chusan Island, in the Baijie Strait about 71 miles southeast of Shanghai.

The latter ship sank almost immediately and the Tai Ping 15 minutes afterwards.
The Australian destroyer Warramunga went to assist but was able to
save only 35 persons.

The Kien Yuang, was the former Norwegian War Timiskaming, then became French Oise 1919
(Cie Generale Transatlantique, St.Nazaire), Estonian Kotkas 1929 (Kronstrom & Kowamees, Tallinn, Estonia),
Panamanian Farida 1941, Panamanian Nidaros 1946,
Norwegian Nidaros 1946 (Rederi A/S Nidaros, Oslo), Chinese Kien Yuan 1948 (Kien Yuan SS Co, Shanghai).

Zaizai diligently learning dual-language of Taiwanese and Japanese for “Return Home”, afraid it will be wasted efforts

http://showbiz.chinatimes.com/2009Cti/Channel/Showbiz/showbiz-news-cnt/0
http://news.msn.com.tw/news1700673.aspx


China Times, May 11, 2010
Translated by sytwo at VIC/ AF

In order to participate in epic drama “Return Home”, Zaizai Zhou Yumin have been diligently learning Taiwanese and Japanese. But fans are worried that since the drama is a Taiwan/ Mainland collaboration, it will be redubbed before airing in China and Zaizai’s efforts will be all wasted. Producer Virginia Liu said “The drama will not be re-dubbed, otherwise we would not have asked Zaizai to work hard learning Japanese and Taiwanese. Fans do not need to worry.”

Virginia Liu said that the dramas that she films always does live recording of the sound and broadcast with the original voice. She has never filmed a drama that is re-dubbed and that is why Zaizai needs to work hard learning the languages. The drama will start filming in Mainland at the end of this month, but the crew has kept the leading actress a secret. Netizens have enthusiastically taken things into their own hands and named that the leading lady candidate may be Ady An, Shu Qi or Yao Cai Ying. According to what is reported (or is known), besides the confirmation of Mainland award-winning actor Wang Xue Qi as part of the main cast, other cast members have not been confirmed.

Zaizai’s manager Zhi Xiang Li said he is not sure if there will be re-dubbing before the drama is broadcast, but during filming they will definitely be doing live recording of the sound. Currently Zaizai is studying the script and getting into the role, and has also been frequently listening to the Japanese recording in MP3 by his language teacher, working hard to learn the script.
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