Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The New Paper, 23 Sep 2007
Sifu kicks Fann down slope
By Sylvia Toh Paik Choo
FANN Wong (below, right) rolled down a slope over a rainbow.
If you think that reads like a Channel 8 English subtitle, well, you are close.
Martial arts sifu Rainbow Chen spoke of how, when he arrived in Singapore to work in local TV, he 'accidentally kicked Fann Wong and she went down a slope'.
The only thing going down last week was plenty of food and drink as the cast and crew of Dance Of The Dragon wrapped up filming with a barbecue at the Marina Mandarin hotel.
Shot entirely in Singapore, the story of love, passion, courage and hope whirled to 'the end' after a 47-day shoot.
We were a little surprised to find people sedately tucking into a buffet, hardly moving around to mingle.
No doubt this was the winding down after lights, camera and action seen islandwide. The locations sound like an STB brochure - Jubilee Hall, City Hall, Soup Restaurant, Tea Chapter, Telok Blangah Hill, Tuas.
For actors Fann, Jason Scott Lee and Korean hunk Jang Hyuk, and trainers Shawn and Gladys Tay (dance) and Rainbow, Wang Feng and Guo Zhifeng (action) it was time to let down their hair (well, maybe not the clean-shaven Rainbow and Wang and Guo).
It was hard to get a word in edgewise with leading lady Fann as her skiv was permanently attached to her elbow. Ever on the guard with the media, especially the non-Chinese-speaking, she even attempted to answer a question directed at Fann.
FYI, Fann, the princess of Caldecott, does speak fluent English.
She didn't think Zhang Ziyi would have anything to worry about (when Dance Of The Dragon screens), no she hasn't had any calls yet for a role with nudity, David Gan did not do her hair this time, but he did give her the strawberry dress she was wearing.
For Robin Leong of Easternlight Film Production, this was a happy time. 'Singapore is such an international place, I wish I had thought to make this film earlier!'
MAN OF YEAR
Meanwhile, at St James Power Station, the man whose family name is synonymous with the art of making and distributing films, MrHoward Shaw, was named Man of the Year by upmarket men's publication Menmode.
The 37-year-old Shaw Brothers' grandson has 'absolutely nothing to do with movies' but has devoted his time and money to environmental issues.
He became head of the Singapore Environment Council 11 years ago, long before green became a fashionable colour.
Singapore Tourism Board
24 Sep 2007
Film Shoot For Dance Of The Dragon Wraps
Easternlight Film Productions is pleased to report that the film shoot of our first movie Dance Of The Dragon - starring Jang Hyuk, Fann Wong and Jason Scott Lee – is completed. The camera started rolling on Monday 31st July and, after 47 exciting shoot days spanning over a period of eight weeks, will whirl down to a halt on Sunday 23rd September 2007. Visual and audio post production of the film commences immediately, and the film is scheduled for international release early 2008.
Filmed entirely in Singapore, Dance Of The Dragon is a tale of love, passion, courage and hope, with the demanding and visually stunning disciplines of ballroom dancing and martial arts woven into the plot. It is the latest film project supported by the Film in Singapore! Scheme – a Singapore Tourism Board (STB) initiative to encourage leading filmmakers and television producers worldwide to film and produce quality movies and television programmes locally, in order to increase top-of-mind recall of Singapore as a destination among the global audience.
Ms Winnie Pua, Director, Brand Management, at the Singapore Tourism Board, said, “We congratulate Easternlight on wrapping up their shoot in Singapore. We are delighted to support Dance of the Dragon which features an international cast and crew, and can’t wait to see it released next year. We hope that viewers around the world will enjoy the film and be inspired to visit and experience Uniquely Singapore for themselves. We welcome more filmmakers to consider filming in Singapore, where there is a unique blend of modernity, colourful cultures and rich traditions offering a varied backdrop as settings for their productions.”
Locations featured in the film include Raffles Jubilee Hall, City Hall at The Padang, Telok Blangah Hill, Soup Restaurant on Seah Street, Tea Chapter on Neil Road, the Goodwood Park Hotel, the Intercontinental Hotel at Bugis, Robinson Road, and the police training village at Tuas. In addition, ambient shots in the film feature streets around the Marina Bay area and the iconic Singapore skyline.
Executive Producer Robin Leong said, “ We hope that audiences around the world will get to experience the beautiful, culture rich, cosmopolitan city that is Singapore through the international release of Dance Of The Dragon. The production was blessed with a brilliant production team and world class performances from the cast, and we are excited to share our vision of making international quality movies with fellow Singaporeans.
Calvin Tan, Marketing Director for Easternlight Films added “We’ve received so much support from the STB, media, partnering companies and sponsors, all of whom pulled out the stops to help us achieve our vision for the film. People rallied around us, wishing for us to succeed, and for that we are very grateful.” Lead actor Jason Scott Lee put it in a very personal, one on one level when he said, “The people here are very warm, it’s like Hawaii and I feel very at home. Except I get to experience a myriad of different sights and sounds, sample the nightlife scene and meet new friends. The food is great and I enjoy the different flavours and choices available.”
Co-star Jang Hyuk when he was asked about our ever popular topic of Singaporean food and what he liked most, immediately responded “the delicious chilli crab and Tiger beer.” He went on to add that, “Singapore is very clean and beautiful”, and he makes no issue of walking the streets and shopping malls, and queuing at a stall in a local food court for the Singapore experience.
Dance Of The Dragon tells the story of three people whose lives are pulled into review and assessment when their paths cross. It started as a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ inspired love story set in Singapore, and evolved into the story of multi-dimensional relationships as portrayed in the film. A couple in - yet falling out - of love, student and teacher, fathers and sons, competitive suitors, commitment and sacrifice for the sake of one’s passion, be it for art or human relationship, all are explored with sensitivity, delicacy and refined artistry. John Radel, Co-Director and Director Of Photography of the film, shares “Without doubt Dance Of The Dragon is the most emotionally moving and visually stunning project I have been involved with to date. Singapore provided our film with the romantic backdrop of both a diverse cultural heritage and a landscape full of history and beauty. I was gifted with an amazing cast who opened their hearts to the audience, and a world cast crew who worked tirelessly to make sure every frame of the film looked amazing. I know Dance Of The Dragon is going to put Singapore on the international film industry stage, and I look forward to sharing it with the world.”
An opinion local A-list artiste Fann Wong was coincidentally referring to when, at the press conference to announce the film’s production kick-off, she said “At last, I get to shoot an international film right here at home.”
We’ve come full circle. The film shoot for Dance Of The Dragon has wrapped.
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范文芳痴情小女人
（新加坡訊）多年來，只交過兩個男朋友，前男友交往7年，之后就是李名順，范文芳坦承自己是個癡情女子！
《贖金之王》搭檔自殺，傳聞與不堪女友變心有關，入行以來，范文芳的緋聞少之又少，前男友一交10年，之后就是李名順，多年來風風雨雨都是共同度過。
日前，范文芳配合電影《龍舞》宣傳，接受記者訪問。跟她談情事，范文芳坦承自己也是個癡情女子！
范文芳想也不想就回應：“我當然是個癡情而專情的女生。”那名順呢？“我希望他是個專情而又癡情的男生”一提名順就笑。
前陣子，范文芳在好萊塢電影裡的搭檔奧雲韋遜(Owen Wilson)被傳為情自殺，她被問起，回應：“沒想到他會自殺，我非常意外，他的性格與銀幕上是兩回事，他很害羞含蓄，又是個素食者，我們常邊吃蕃薯邊聊天。”
“奧雲很有幽默感，也很有才華，這一次鬧自殺背后真正的原因是什么，我也很想知道，但我覺得他是蠻幸福的，因為能愛得那么深……”
男大當婚、女大當嫁，范文芳希望在哪裡舉行婚禮？她開玩笑說：“等阿母(范對髮型師顏天發的暱稱)買下一棟3500萬(約8050萬令吉)的閣樓，我們就在那裡舉行婚禮！”
記者不是第一次追問她婚事，糾纏她多次，范文芳從未黑臉，EQ很高，先表示總得等名順求婚才能談婚禮，要怎么樣的婚禮？要不要在婚禮上唱歌跳舞之類，問的人興致勃勃，答的人也陪著搞氣氛，拋出一個答案：“不然我吊鋼絲好嗎？從天而降……”當然是說著玩的。
阿二說：“其實我最怕麻煩，不想讓自己太累，或者等‘阿母’買下一棟3500萬的閣樓單位，我們就在那裡結婚。”
會秘密進行婚禮嗎？“不會，這是喜事，希望能跟大家分享”。
再問她，目前住的500萬(約1150萬令吉)公寓是不是她未來的愛巢？“嗯，沒想那么多，只能說那是充滿‘愛’的地方，購買時只想到保值。”
范文芳坦言目前得為事業打拼，問她會否擔心結婚影響事業，她如此回應：“別人眼中的‘失’，未必是我眼中的‘失’，反之，如果事業與婚姻都能兼顧，會讓人更加努力。”
4個重要的男人...
除了男友李名順，癡情小女人范文芳身邊還有3個影響她至深的男人！
問起4個影響她至深的男人，范文芳雖很想提髮型師顏天發，卻又半開玩笑地問：“阿母他……應該算是男人嗎？”坦率得可愛。
No1爸爸♡教我守時！
“出道時，爸爸見我經常喜歡在最后一分鐘趕到，就很會緊張地嘮叨我，提醒我要準時，要有明確的時間觀念。”
“爸爸其實是個很含蓄、很害羞的人，不容易在人前表露情感，但聽媽媽說，有一年他在電視上看到我為籌款走鋼線，明明已經很害怕，還嚷著說‘阿芳、阿芳，別怕別怕，我們在這裡”……”
No2祖父♡讓我學懂照顧儀表！
“祖父生前是一名牙醫，他模樣端正，有一種紳士的感覺，祖父給人高貴的印象，舉止優雅，他提醒了我什么是儀態美。”
“后來祖父患上血癌，在醫院時透露想去哈爾濱，當時我陪著說好，說你病好了我們一起去，結果卻等不到……”
“祖父的死讓我領悟到，如果疼一個人就不要再等了，時間是不等人的，人與人之間的相處是那么地短暫……”
No3李名順♡教我學會放鬆！
“我是個很深閨的人，自從認識名順，這個來自馬六甲的純樸男生，從他身上我學會放鬆自己。”
“名順一度給人的印象非常壞，但如果你認識他，就知道他是個很真、很調皮，也很懂得讓人開心的男生，跟他在一起，有一種很真實的喜悅，至少，我不需要任何武裝，能真正去感受並享受美好的事物。”
No4導播鄧志傑♡教我放電！
這裡所謂眼睛發“電”，指的是用眼神演戲，不是教她煙視媚行。
范文芳追憶時說：“有一年在上海拍戲，回到酒店扭開電視，他卻突然抓住我，叫我留意電視上的演員，說‘你看你看，這位日本女星的眼睛與你很相像，你要學學她，多利用眼神演戲’。”
Fann has been confirmed to be attending the 12th Pusan International Film Festival held in from 4 - 12 Oct. She will then be travelling to China again in the same month for some promotional events and to attend 金鸡奖and 同一首歌.
文芳将在10月4 至12 间出席12届釜山国际电影节。十月下旬，文芳会再到中国宣传， 预计会出席金鸡奖和同一首歌。