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Monday, May 26. 2008
 One Foundation C1 Celebrity Charity Race was held on Shanghai International Circuit on May 25. Jet Li signalled the start of the race, participated by Michelle Yip, Sun Nan, Wu Jing, Stanley Tong, Wu Jia Le, Bowie Lam, Chen Juan Hong, Zeng Li, Lee San San etc, while Ruby Lin and Wang Zhi Wen turned up as cheerleaders.
Due to hiccups or accidents, there were only a few left by the end of the six-lap race. On the first few laps, cars driven by Stanley Tong, Wu Jing, Michelle Yip, etc. crashed, collided, broke down, or suffered from burst tire. Sun Nan almost won the race until his car broke down on the last minute. The champion male and female racers were Wu Jia Le and Chen Juan Hong. To the participants, it's not about winning, everyone was more concerned about doing their part for charity.
The 700 thousand yuan raised for the day will be contributed towards earthquake relief. Jet Li, who gives up filmmaking this year in order to devote his time entirely to charity as well as building up One Foundation, assures everyone of the transparency of One Foundation accounts. He also says that one should not mind the amount one donates, depending on one's ability, whether its one dollar or a million, it's the thought that counts. He also encourages everyone to make a regular donation to sustain the relief effort as well as to provide for unforeseen circumstances.
While many may be curious about how much Jet Li has donated, Jet Li's not going to spill it, "When One Foundation was first set up, I had an agreement with the first batch of contributing members, never to divulge the amount I have donated personally. This was my promise to them. So, my answer remains the same, I'll not reveal how much I have contributed towards Sichuan earthquake relief." Shanghai Daily | Videos: Sina, Sohu
Monday, May 26. 2008
 Apart from personal donations, Wu Jing has, along with Sun Nan, Jing Gang Shang, Kou Zhan Wen, participated in celebrity soccer matches as a Dreamboat member to help raise funds for Sichuan Earthquake relief.
 Recently, Wu Jing joined Jack Wang, Nnadia Chan, who has a beautiful voice, and a few other stars in recording a motivational song Never Give Up dedicated to Earthquake victims. You may watch the video on Jack Wang's blog.
Wu Jing's management Gold Label has been very supportive and encouraging of its artistes in taking part in charity works like Earthquake relief. It sent donations contributed by its artistes quietly on learning of the disaster. Some of its artistes like Alex Fong, Stephy Tang, William So have also gone to disaster areas as volunteers, bringing with them 700 thousand yuan worth of items including medicine, basic necessities and tents. Eastday, Zhejiang News
Sunday, May 25. 2008
-- Wushu --  Jackie Chan, who was in Cannes a few days ago to promote the movie 'Wushu', directed by Antony Szeto, never forgot the victims of Sichuan Earthquake. Sharing the same sentiments as Jet Li, he says that relief effort is a long term work, and it would take a long time to rebuild everything and heal the minds of the affected.
In 'Wushu', Sammo Hung plays a wushu coach, but he's just a big supporting role. The leads are the five real life young wushu athletes. The movie is about the growth and development of the two brothers who have been studying at a wushu school since young, and how they overcome hurdles and unfavourable conditions, eventually making some headways, and emerging tops at wushu competitions. 'Wushu' is slated for release in China in September/October, according to Antony Szeto. Jackie Chan says that after the reality TV programme The Disciple is concluded in June, he would be shooting a martial arts movie starring the winners, again presenting Chinese wushu to the audiences in various parts of world. Sina
Friday, May 23. 2008
-- Grandmaster Yip Man --  Hong Kong's Long Fist gold medallist 杜宇航 To Yu Hang started his training in wushu at the age of six at Hong Kong Wushu Union's classes, before subsequently becoming Hong Kong Wushu Team member. He has recently taken part in Hong Kong leg of Olympics Torch Relay 2008 as one of the local 120 Torchbearers.
To Yu Hang has just made his screen debut in Wilson Yip's Grandmaster Yip Man, "Once, I was on a TV programme on the bus that introduced Hong Kong athletes, it happened that the boss of the a talent agency saw it, got in touch with me, asking if I would be interested to join the showbiz. We talked for a long time, he lamented about the dearth of martial artists on screen, and invited me to develop my career as an action star. I thought, since I'm still young, I should try out different things, and so I joined my agent's big family."
Continue reading "To Yu Hang on Joining Grandmaster Yip Man"
Monday, May 19. 2008
-- Legendary Assassin -- Twitch has just posted a preview of Legendary Assassin's promo reel at this year's Cannes Film Festival: "Also up on the Hong Kong action tip, I got to check out a promo made up of completely raw footage for Wu Jing’s Legendary Assassin. Beyond the fact that it was still in very rough form and graced with one of the most hilariously over the top bits of English narration ever – apparently done a bit tongue in cheek – it looks decently well shot and there is certainly no shortage of action in this movie. Nope. And it’s all old fashioned Hong Kong ass whuppin – fists and feet meeting faces. Wu must’ve been tired." Besides Legendary Assassin, Twitch also reports on two Donnie Yen projects - Painted Skin and Legend of Yip Man - being marketed at Cannes: "Anyway, there were still good things to be had. Such as? The promo for Ip Man, the Wilson Yip directed, Donnie Yen starring bio pic of Bruce Lee’s mentor. The current promo is largely behind the scenes footage but also includes some final work and it all looks very, very impressive. Donnie looks strong - you’d expect a strong effort from him considering how highly he regards Bruce Lee - as do the production values and the supporting cast. Fans of Fan Siu Wong - who we talked about a little while back thanks to his part in The Moss - will be glad to know it looks as though his role is pretty significant."
Friday, May 16. 2008
-- More More More -- Last month, Taiwan singer Elva Hsiao Ya Xuan, who went on a vegetarian diet in 2003 as a healthier living option, specially invited Wu Jing to join her music video More More More, which combines dance with wushu. Elva Hsiao specifically picked Wu Jing to star opposite her due to his excellent wushu skills as well as his exalted status as a martial arts star.
 Elva Hsiao was coached by Wu Jing, who also choreographed the action. While a little maladroit initially, Elva Hsiao picked things up quickly thanks to her background in dancing. Elva Hsia, who aims at breaking into the film industry as a female action star this year, managed to meet Wu Jing's demands quickly, and she was able to handle to action like wirework and kicking conversantly. HK Headline
 More More More is part of Elva Hsiao's first EMI album 3 Faced Elva since her return, and is scheduled for release on June 17, 2008. Taking 16 days in production and costing NT$5m, More More More is one of the more expensive music videos on the album, and Elva Hsiao suffered from bruises and injuries while training and filming.
Friday, May 16. 2008
-- Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor -- The Mummy 3 trailer has been unveiled and may be viewed online on Yahoo, MSN, or IESB.
In the third instalment of The Mummy directed by Rob Cohen, Jet Li plays a ruthless ancient Chinese emperor, previously entombed, together with his army, in terra cotta clay by a double-crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh), that has been awakened and is going to take over the world and enslave the entire human race. Can Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and his son Alex O'Connell (Luke Ford) stop him?  Wu Jing, making a cameo as one who makes an assassination attempt on the emperor, appears for a split second at around 1:24 to 1:25 (or alternatively 1:33 to 1:34) in the trailer fighting Jet Li right after the latter was introduced.
 
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor opens in theatres on August 1, 2008.
Thursday, May 15. 2008
-- Missing --
Four Missing posters have been uncovered at a press conference marking the launch of Sina Missing site on May 15. Missing will be released on June 12 and proceeds from its premiere on June 8 in Beijing will be contributed towards Sichuan earthquake relief. In addition, Tsui Hark and Guo Xiao Dong have each donated 100 thousand yuan.    
 Both tried to contact their friends in Sichuan but telephone lines were cut off. Tsui Hark says that it's imperative to monitor psychological problems of the victims who have gone through such traumatic experience. He would give some help when there's a chance.
More donation links may be found at Jet Li's Blog and AliveNotDead. Related Links: Missing Official Site Missing @ Sina
Wednesday, May 14. 2008
In the wake of Sichuan earthquake, leaving thousands dead, buried, buildings destroyed, roads blocked, with shortage of food and water supply, various Chinese celebrities have made donations and expressed their concerns for victims of the disaster.  Wu Jing, currently filming in Hong Kong, is also worried about the safety of everyone, including his fans in the affected areas, hoping that they are fine, and tide over the calamity soon.
Jackie Chan and Emperor Entertainment's chairman Albert Yeung jointly donated 10m yuan. Jet Li's One Foundation sent 1m yuan immediately, and also started fund-raising activities for further relief efforts, collecting around 18.6m yuan so far. Jet Li is heading to the disaster areas on May 16 to render his help. Various other celebrities, including Donnie Yen, Gillian Chung, Zhao Wen Zhuo, Charlene Choi, Nicholas Tse, Zhang Guo Li, Zhang Ting, Eva Huang Sheng Yi, Andy Lau, Vicky Zhao Wei, Ruby Lin, and many more have also chipped in 100 thousand to 300 thousand yuan each.
Less than 2 weeks ago, Myanmar was devastated by cyclone. With one catastrophe following another, could these be early warnings of Earth being devoured?
Donations can be made via One Foundation. You may also find some links at Celina Jade's Blog, who is observing a 3-day vegetarian diet for the cause of dedicating the good karma, the positive energy brought about by not killing, to the victims. Sina, Ningbo News
Continue reading "Sichuan Earthquake"
Sunday, May 11. 2008
-- Legend of Shaolin Kungfu II: Thirteen Cudgel Monks --
Jimmy Lin plays a supporting role as Prince Li Shimin in Legend of Shaolin Kungfu 2, one who puts the welfare of the populace above everything else. In actual life, Jimmy Lin has been involved in many charity activities.
 孙卉凝 Sun Hui Ning, who plays the leading lady Wang Yu Feng, the daughter of Wang Shi Chong (Leung Kar Yan). She's Wang Shi Chong's only child. Beautiful, cold, aloof, intractable. Many years back, Wang Shi Chong sacrificed his wife in order to save his own skin. This has an ill-effect on Wang Yu Feng, resulting in her lack of trust in men. To make up for his guilt, Wang Shichong especially dotes on her, so, she grows up becoming very wilful, bold and impudent, fears nothing, and does whatever she wants. The only person she trusts and loves single-heartedly is her childhood playmate Zhang Tian Bao (Xie Miao), who, once, saved her from a freezer room at his own expense. However, she's torn between kinship and love as her father is responsible for the deaths of Zhang Tian Bao's entire family.
 Sun Huining is a devout Buddhist in real life. Studying Buddhist sutras is perhaps her only hobby, for she can learn many meaningful things and also it has a calming effect. As a vegetarian, she says, "It takes ages before a life is born, why kill for one's own selfish desires? Imagine if you were the animal being killed for food... Let's start a vegetarian diet." Jimmy Lin concurs, "The lives of animals must be respected. We must show love towards the little animals, we should respect life, and treasure resources."
The United Nations reports have stated livestock are top two or three most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems. Raising animals for food is a primary cause of land degradation, air pollution, water shortage, water pollution, loss of biodiversity, and not least of all, global warming.
 Both of them echo similar sentiments on environmental issues, saying that we must do our best to protect the planet. At the behest of Sun Hui Ning to reflect his thinking on environmental care, Jimmy Lin writes, "Love and care for the environment, do it from the heart" and adds that we must not neglect the minor things around us, for every little things that you do count towards helping the planet, this is the responsibility of everyone. Sina
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