For the week ending August 4 2013

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10 TURBO
    d. David Soren
    DreamWorks Animation
    English Voices: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Samuel L. Jackson

 9 THE ROOFTOP
  Can : Tin Toi
    d. Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)
    Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun), Xu Fan, Li Xinai, Alan Ko (Or Yau Lun),
      Kenny Bee (Chung Chung To), Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Wang Xueqi
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 122 mins.
  Opening August 1 2013

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
  Gao and his friends living on the rooftop is the happiest bunch in the city of Galilee. Though life could be tough in this bustling metropolis, that doesn’t stop them from churning out songs and dance to the zest of life by night. But when Gao meets his dream girl Sian, a beautiful billboard girl who has ever since captured him, fate takes him on a wild ride through romance, friendship, gang rivalry, told in enchanting melodies and stunning dance numbers.

 8 DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA IN THE SECRET GADGET MUSEUM
    d. Yukiyo Teramoto
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : I
  Length : 103 mins.
  Opening July 25 2013

[ ASIAN WIKI ]
  One day, while Doraemon is taking a nap, his bell is stolen. The person who stole Doraemon's bell is mysterious thief DX. By using a Sherlock Holmes set, Nobita discovers that a clue for the case is at a secret tool museum, which is in the future. So, they decide to all go to the future. At the secret tool museum, various secret tools have been stolen by mysterious thief DX.

 7 DESPICABLE ME 2
    d. Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
    Animation
    English Voices: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt,

 6 R.I.P.D.
    d. Robert Schwentke
    Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker

 5 THE SMURFS 2
    d. Raja Gosnell
    Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays

 4 PACIFIC RIM
    d. Guillermo del Toro
    Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day

 3 SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT
  Can : Fei Fu Jing Ying: Toh Piu Chook Jing
  Lit : Flying Tiger Elite: Package Expedition
    d. Luk Yee Sum, Gary Mak Wing Lun
    Chapman To Man Jat, Shawn Yue Man Lok,
      Matthew Chow Hoi Kwong, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung,
      Lau On Kei, Jim Chim Shui Man, Susan Shaw Yam Yam,
      Simon Lui Yu Yeung, DaDa Chan Jing, Lam Suet, June Lam Siu Ha
      JJ Jia (Ga Hiu Sun), Hui Siu Hung, Joe Cheng King Kei, Celia Kwok Choi Yiu
  Rating : III
  Length : 95 mins.
  Opening July 25 2013
  Official Site: https://www.facebook.com/SexDutiesUnit

[ MEDIA ASIA ]
  The Special Duties Unit (SDU) is an elite paramilitary tactical unit of the Hong Kong Police Force and is considered one of the world’s finest in its role. But being the best carries its own burdens. Like everyone else, they go through troubles with love, with family and with their jobs. And sometimes they get horny.

  This touching story is about Special Duties Unit Team B and their trip to Macau for a weekend of unadulterated debauchery.
[ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ]
  Four Special Duties Unit members who face difficulties with love, family and work cross the border for a crazy weekend in Macau......

 2 MONSTER UNIVERSTIY
    d. Dan Scanlon
    Diseny Pixar Animation
    English Voices: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren

 1 THE WOLVERINE
    d. James Mangold
    Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, Will Yun Lee

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Eric Tsang Chi Wai took part in the Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) directed new film THE ROOFTOP and played a Chinese medicine clinic boss Lord Bo. Chow Kit Lun wrote a song for him to perform, singing 39 words in 10 seconds. Chi Wai joked that it was quite a bother because Chow Kit Lun kept saying that he was "half a beat behind". This time he did not accommodate him and loosen his demand on music. Finally the recording took half a day to complete. He felt that Chow Kit Lun was still not 100% satisfied with his performance.

In the film he and Taiwan comedy artist "Na Dou" played father and son. They did not resemble each other at all. Actually Chi Wai's daughter Bowie Tsang Bo Yi pulled the string. Once she made the suggestion to Chow Kit Lun on a flight, finally Chow Kit Lun during casting truly pulled them together for the collaboration. Chi Wai joked that when he saw Na Dou, he felt that he had to go to Korea for plastic surgery and make himself uglier in order to match him. THE ROOFTOP performed ideally at the Mainland box office. As of two days ago it was heading toward 120 million RMB.

Jay Chou leaves the good stuff to Darren

In the film Chairman Chou is in hot pursuit of big star Li Xinai
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The Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) written, directed and starred THE ROOFTOP features the 1/4 Russian new "J Girl" with a resemblance to Angelababy, Li Xinai. They have many sweet romantic scenes in the film. Producer Will Liu discovered Li Xinai while crossing the street, then he introduced her to Chairman Chou. Thus she was jokingly nicknamed, "Cinderella of the Crosswalk". Although Li Xinai had no performance experience, with her fresh and cute look she caught Chairman Chou's eyes.

Playing a big star in the film, Li Xinai received Chairman Chou's mad pursuit. Chairman Chou brought her to the night market for gold fish and serenaded her on the rooftop to win her heart. Chairman Chou also hung in mid air to give her roses. She gave up her first on screen kiss in her first performance, but to The Drifters' Darren and not Chow Kit Lun. Actually always "keeping his integrity" Chairman Chou gave the opportunity to his good brother Darren. Chairman Chou joked, "This prove that I am very righteous, I didn't benefit myself." He even said that Darren and Li Xinai would perform a strong rape scene.

Fiona Sit

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The Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) directed and starred film THE ROOFTOP two nights ago held its premiere in Kowloon Tong. Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Paco Wong, Emperor boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Lu Chen as well as almost 200 fans showed their support. Chow Kit Lun said that he has not held an autograph session in Hong Kong for years, this night felt like one to him. He thanked everyone for not forgetting him and hoped that fans would support the film. He looked forward to the film's Hong Kong box office to be able to pass his previous direction SECRET (BUT NUNG SHUET DIK BEI MUK). Speaking of the film's Taiwan release with less than ideal box office, Chow Kit Lun said, "I too thought it was curious. I was confident but had no certainty. Taiwan box office needs luck. Taiwan has less theaters and most show Hollywood films, but as long as I can live with myself it's OK. The word of mouth is more important than the box office. I will think about awards later." Chow Kit Lun said that he will continue to work hard on the director road, as he still had many subjects that he wanted to make like aliens and UFOs. He said, "I wanted to make SECRET Hollywood version, would I ask Leonardo (DiCaprio) to play it? Let me think about it!" He joked that since he has not found an investor it would depend on this films' box office. If the box office would be decent, he would have more money for next time.

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After SECRET (BUT NUNG SHUET DIK BEI MUK) Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)'s second film as a director THE ROOFTOP will on August 1st in Hong Kong. The most attractive scene to viewers was his bath house "rent collection" scene with Alan Ko Yau Lun. Because the bath house owner was a renowned mean guy, they appeared topless to show off their muscles in order to look tougher! Chairman Chou even showed off his eight pack abdominal muscles!

For this scene, Chairman Chou accepted a tailored fitness plan of many small meals with low grease, low salt and low sugar beverage. He said, "This is the best shape of my life." Chairman Chou on the set ran into Eric Tsang Chi Wai and immediately put up his shirt to show off. "I wanted to let Brother Chi Wai know that I have put a lot of effort into this film. I hope to be able to do every part to its best."

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Taiwan Heavenly King Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) earlier promoted his new film THE ROOFTOP and accepted a rare overseas interview with the Singapore media. In the interview Chairman Chou joked that he was a "music scene jade man", he did not accept kiss, bed, nude scenes in his film productions. He also added, "I still have a singer image, for over a decade I still had anyone that was very passionate. The scripts would be filtered first." He said that kiss and bed scenes were just gimmicks, leaving some space for the imagination would be even more romantic.

Jay Chou looks convincing with bamboo dance

Jay Chou, Li Xinai
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Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) for his musical film THE ROOFTOP created 35 new songs. With his second turn as a director, he has seen many musical films with outstanding song and dance numbers. Thus he put a lot of effort into making musical scenes logical.

Chairman Chou and lead actress Li Xinai in the film sat dangerously on a three story tall speaker for romance. Their legs dangled in mid air. Li Xinai even kicked the bottoms of Chairman Chou's feet to scare him, which made his fear of height act up as he said "scary". Chairman Chou was not pleased with his own performance and asked to reshoot the next time. At first he even said, "It was too high, the film would be a little affected." Finally he admitted that actually he was afraid of heights. The scene had to be shot anew.

After last week's film premiere, Taiwan's Cultural Department chief praised Chairman Chou's new film. "This is a very smart film. How can someone who knows art, knows emotions, knows commercial, and mixes a variety of elements together so well?" He even suggested that the film could be turned into a stage performance. Chairman Chou's friend and Taiwan Heavenly Queen Jody Chiang Hwei was busy with work and unable to attend the premiere. Chairman Chou asked the film company to give her an advanced screening. When she said Chairman Chou's eight pack abdominal muscles she immediately screamed. She said, "I like guys with single eyelids very much. Chairman Chou's character is very mesmerizing. His physique is also so well trained, His charm truly is irresistible!"

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Recently busy promoting his new film THE ROOFTOP, Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) yesterday continued to Chengdu. Chairman Chou hoped that the film will broke 100 million yuan at the box office. In addition, earlier in an interview he revealed that he was afraid of water, height and closed spaces. He revealed that for the film he had to climb onto a 3 story tall bull horn for romance. He stated, "It was too scary."

The film had a lot of a musical elements. Chairman Chou created almost 40 all new songs, including the Nakasi style Taiwanese songs MONEY IS HARD TO MAKE and NIGHT MARKET WALK; the overseas team that he worked with did not dare to believe that he was able to shoot, act and create music on the set at the same. Chairman Chou joked, "When inspiration thrived it was quite a bother, because I didn't get to sleep." He even confidently said that fans could watch the film before deciding to buy the original soundtrack.

Jay Chou and "J Girl" Li Xinai promote her new film

Lin Xinai, Jay Chou, producer Will Liu

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Taiwan Heavenly King Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) after THE SECRET (BUT NUNG SHUET DIK BEI MUK) again wrote, directed and starred in the musical THE ROOFTOP . The film will be released on the 11th in the Mainland, Malaysia, Singapore and other locations simultaneously. Yesterday Chairman Chou, lead actress Li Xinai and producer Will Liu appeared at the Shanghai premiere. Chairman Chou took care of everything from directing, acting, composing, costumes, action choreography to editing himself, but Chairman Chou admitted that the action choreography was the most difficult because the action had to follow the beat. He also revealed that he originally was very worried about Li Xinai's performance because she had no acting experience. Yet as her acting gradually improved, he relaxed.

Earlier Chairman Chou while promoting in Wuxi boasted that he would score his film over 100 points and described it as "three good movie". "Good with word of mouth, good with box office, good with award. Recently many movies have had high box office but not too good word of mouth. (Do you think it will win an award?) I didn't win any directing award before, just a new comer award." He also admitted that the film and music making processes were drastically different. Film production was a group collaboration but song writing was solo. "I have been bored and alone for a very long time. I don't have any siblings, so I like to work with good friends. In the film the redhead character was my middle school classmate."

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Yesterday DaDa Chan Jing appeared at the airport to fly to New York for its Asian Film Festival. Earlier due to her less than fluent English, DaDa became the laughing stock. On this trip she brought along English books so she could catch up and make up for past embarrassments.

DaDa said that she brought 10 sets of clothing in hopes of being at her best every second. She even joked to take the chance to run into Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun). DaDa said, "I know Chow Kit Lun's THE ROOFTOP will be the closing film, so I very much look forward to running into him there. Then I will definitely take the chance to make more opportunities."

DaDa recently worked with Susan Shaw Yam Yam again on the film TALES FROM THE DARK (MAI LEI YEH) she performed in a Fruit Chan Gor directed segment. Two Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actresses again set off sparks in the film. Sister Yam Yam praised DaDa's outstanding acting that opened her eyes. "She was born to be in our business. Working with such a young out of the oven Best Supporting Actress, I feel very fortunate. After Ah Mui (Anita Mui Yim Fong)'s passing, I haven't seen any actor who could play different characters. Working with her, I felt I got a lot of out of this life. I really like this script, in addition Chan Gor is the director. It absolutely is a Heaven sent chance." DaDa was very touched to receive Sister Yam Yam's praise. "I am very happy. Actually we interacted, without her my acting couldn't be brought out. Earlier we worked together on a comedy, this time is my new attempt."

In TALES FROM THE DARK, three thugs raped DaDa. She said that this scene was the most memorable. "At the time I was so scared that I cried. Because rape scenes ultimately involved physical contact, and it had to happen in such a small place like a car truck, I was bruised all over."

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Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) 6 years later returns to the director's chair and made the film THE ROOF TOP. Earlier a premiere was held in Beijing. He along with Xu Fan, Li Xinai and other actors attended. The film will open on July 11. Chairman Chou's expression of love in the film is very romantic, but he said that in real life he was not romantic. Very rarely he would say to someone I love you, even for his mother he would only express his love through a song.

Chairman Chou hoped that Chinese musicals would be able to cross borders. He felt that it rivaled Hollywood's. The film has already been selected to be the 12th New York Asian Film festival closing film. Aside from Southeast Asia release, it will land in North America on July 19. Chow Kit Lun said, "The scale has to be large. It's not just made for the Asian market. When foreigners watch it they will feel it's amazing too!" As for box office expectations, Chairman Chou did not answer. Fans however boldly said 2 billion.

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Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)'s second directed and starred film THE ROOFTOP will be released this summer. Jay planned 6 years for this new film. Currently busy with his concert tour, he returned to Taiwan to promote the film. Aside from lead actress Li Xinai, Kenny Been Chung Chun To also appeared. Jay revealed when he first saw Li Xinai, he felt that she was very right for the film's female lead image. Brother B in the film played Li Xinai's father. He worked with Jay in INITIAL D (TAU MAN JI D). This time he asked Brother B again and he agreed right away. "Being able to work with Director Chow Kit Lun is a very fun thing. It felt like we completed a vacation together. We had both surprises and adventures, I truly am very happy!"

Jay Chou, Eric Tsang
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Eric Tsang Chi Wai earlier worked on Taiwan Heavenly King Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)'s second film as a director, ROOF TOP and played a Chinese medicine practitioner "Lord Bo". In the film Chi Wai wore a gold wired retro sunglasses and often made his SUPER TRIO classic "Super" pose. He even turned into a rocker and performed a song in the film.

Jay Chou, Eric Tsang, Na Dou, Alan Kuo
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Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) yesterday attended the film THE ROOFTOP's press conference with Eric Tsang Chi Wai and Alan Kuo (Or Yau Lun). Chairman Chou this time did not cast his rumored boyfriend Hannah Quinlivan as the lead actress. Instead he asked new comer Lin Xin Ai to perform. Recently they were rumored to be acting ambiguously off camera. Why did he not ask Hannah Quinlivan to perform? He said, "I like girls who are full of a refreshing feeling, the rumored lead actress would only distract my attention!"