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-- Invisible Target --
Radwynn has kindly transcribed Philip Ng's Interview on Dragon Dynasty's version of Invisible Target. Philip Ng talked about many things that go on behind-the-scenes in the movie and working with the director Benny Chan, martial arts director Nicky Li, various co-stars Nicholas Tse, Andy On, Wu Jing, Jaycee Chan.

Below are some excerpts regarding Philip Ng's background and his thoughts on working with Wu Jing:
 

I started doing martial arts since I was very young. Traditional martial arts. I did Choy Li Fut with my father, who teaches in Chicago. And then in the summer, sometimes he would send me to Hong Kong to train Wing Chun with Wong Shun Leung. And... Which I really enjoyed, you know, I learned a lot from him. And when I was in America, actually it was funny, because I got my master's degree in art education.

-- Hands of the Dragon --

Earlier on, Philip Ng was in India for three months to shoot the US-India co-production Hands of the Dragon. Philip Ng, who stars as Jack Lee, an elite police force member left for dead in a covert operation but reappears in India later to track down his killers, has non-stop action scenes in the film. However, it was a gruelling experience on the set due to relapse of an old ailment in the waist.

"The film had a very tight schedule, what I did in one day was equivalent to three days' worth of filming. Moreover, I had to fight from beginning to the end. One day, suddenly, while filming, I couldn't move at all. Fortunately, the production got a Chinese physician who applied acupuncture on me. After the treatment, I was mobile again. It was miraculous." says Philip Ng, whose mindset towards traditional Chinese medical treatment has changed.

He also expresses deeper understanding for Indian culture: "It turns out that there's a great disparity between the rich and the impoverished. Many poor have to live in the streets. I feel my injury was insignificant compared to them, I hope to do something for them in the future."  The Sun, Philip Ng Blog

According to Nilanjan Das, "Working as a consultant for the Hollywood action flick Hands of the Dragon was really interesting. The entire working process and the outcome gave me immense creative satisfaction because of only one reason – it really worked the way it was visualized."

-- The Moss, Kinta 1881 --

Twitch Player has recently been loaded with trailers for The Moss and Kinta 1881.

The Moss, directed by Derek Kwok and produced by Mei Ah, is about Shawn Yue playing an undercover cop in nightspots and falling for a streetwalker Bonnie Sin while Fan Siu Wong plays someone conned into coming to Hong Kong and forced to worked as an assassin. The film is scheduled for release in late June. Some photos of Fan Siu Wong grubbiness at CRI.

Kinta 1881 is Malaysia's first martial arts film starring local wushu champions Robin Ho, Michael Chin, Kuan Fei Jun, Shawn Lee and David Bao. Chin Kar Lok and Philip Ng, currently in production of Hands of the Dragon, choreographed the action sequences. The movie is set in the Kinta Valley in the 1880s, when tin ore was discovered in the area and Chinese immigrants flooded the valley in the hope of making their fortune.

-- Wu Jing to Attend 44th Golden Horse Awards --

When Wu Jing learned that he was nominated for Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor Award for his role as the antagonist in Invisible Target in October, he was taken by surprise for it's not often that an action star receives any nominations or awards. As veteran actors like Tony Leung Ka Fai and Louis Koo are also named in the same category, Wu Jing says that he's already very happy to be nominated and does not expect to win the award.

Wu Jing's manager Syllina says that it is the first time Wu Jing got nominated and it came somewhat unexpected. It shows that apart from his martial arts ability, his acting is given recognition too. Syllina adds that Wu Jing, who often dresses casually, would be in formal attire on that day.

Wu Jing says that the most memorable moments when filming Invisible were jumping off the the rooftop with Nicholas Tse and Philip Ng without doubles and the scene in which Nicholas Tse, Jaycee Chan and Shawn Yue personally letting him beat them up for real. He was really impressed by their work ethics.

Wu Jing mentions that getting a cameo role in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is like a dream come true for it has always been his wish to work with his senior Jet Li and spar against him even though their exchange was pretty brief. He describes their fight as "natural, with good flow as the river".

As to his future projects, Wu Jing says that his management Gold Label is currently in pre-production of a film, and they plan to produce a saga out of it. Even if there are lesser investors in martial arts films, they would press on. Wu Jing, who would be attending the Golden Horse Awards on Dec 8, is arriving in Taiwan on Dec 7 afternoon and leaves on Dec 9, and would also be taking the opportunity to meet his Taiwanese fans.  300Hu, Sina | More photos: 300Hu

-- Hands of the Dragon --

Philip Ng has been invited by an independent film studio in USA to play the leading role in an action film tentatively called Hands of the Dragon. To accommodate Philip Ng's schedule, they push shooting, which takes place in USA, from November 2007 to January 2008. The studio sets its sights on Philip Ng on the account that he's one of the new generation Asian actors who possesses true martial arts ability. The studio is employing mainly newcomers, including the director and the lead actress, for the film. Filming will take for over two months and reportedly, Philip Ng receives a seven digit pay for this project.  Sina

-- Philip Ng on Wing Chun TV Series --

There has always been the misconception that Wing Chun kung fu was developed by a girl for a girl, but in reality, Wing Chun is a method of combat that has been developed for human beings, regardless of gender, race, or even choice of eating habits. Wing Chun's success as one of the premier combat arts is due primarily to it simplicity, efficiency, and directness in both its techniques and concepts.  Philip Ng Blog >>More<<

-- Philip Ng: I saw an Invisible Target --
It was the Invisible Target premiere last night, and it was the first time that many of us actors have seen the film in its entirety. I have to say, I was very impressed. It is a very well produced film. Even with the large cast of characters in the movie, the story still flowed well and each character's development was very well handled. The action sequences was tight and very entertaining and in the acting department, everyone did an excellent job. For example, even though Jaycee and I are good friends and I know full well that what I'm watching is fiction, Jaycee's scenes was truly able to pull some heavy emotions out of me. Also watch carefully when you see this film, my pal Nic pulls almost all of his own stunts, that guy's crazy, lol. Everyone in this film was pretty much spot on (a very well rounded cast). Kudos to Benny Chan, Invisible Target is a very entertaining film. All in all, watching the film with everyone is a happy reminder of the fun we all had on the set for this one.  Philip Ng Blog

-- Invisible Target Trailer --

Trailer for Invisible Target, directed by Benny Chan, action directed by Nicky Li, and starring Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Wu Jing, Jaycee Chan, Elanne Kwong, Vincent Tse, Philip Ng, Andy On, has been released and may be viewed at CRI or downloaded from our site.

-- Invisible Target (Nan Er Ben Se) --

Nicholas Tse has been doing many risky and death-defying stunts in 《男儿本色》 Nan Er Ben Se (aka Work Made for Fire), directed by Benny Chan. Earlier on, he did a scene of being knocked down by a bus after leaping off from a tram. That scene was captured by fans of Nicholas Tse who uploaded it to Tudou, a Chinese version of YouTube. On January 14, another dangerous scene was shot on atop the roof. In this scene, after receiving a lethal kick from Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse tumbles off the rooftop, glades through the air, gets slammed into a tree, drops onto a truck, before eventually landing on the ground. Initially, a mattress was laid on the ground for safety purposes, yet after the first take, Nicholas Tse, who was on wires, had the mattress removed, and did the fall again. The concerned passersby screamed wildly, and when the take was completed, Wu Jing led the way in giving Nicholas Tse a big applause, with the onlookers following suit, as an encouragement to Nicholas Tse. Subsequently, Nicholas Tse, Wu Jing and Philip Ng went on to film the opening part of the rooftop chase scene, in which the three darted about and scaled various heights.  Sina

-- Wing Chun --

Wing Chun TV Series, produced by Hong Kong's Universe Entertainment Ltd, will begin production soon. The martial arts comedy, which emphasises authentic martial arts sequences, stars Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Nicholas Tse, Rain Li, Hu Ke, Zhao Xue Fei, Philip Ng, Xu Xiang Dong, Ji Chun Hua, Gordon Liu. Wing Chun is based on 1981's kungfu film The Prodigal Son, which starred Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Lam Ching Ying, and Billy Chan.

Sammo Hung hopes that the audience will be able to re-experience the thrills of authentic martial arts, since the films and TV series these days employ too much special effects, and martial arts scenes are but empty poses. And he also looks forward to working with Yuen Biao again.

Billy Chan, producer for the TV series, hopes to blend elements of martial arts comedies of yore with the rebelliousness of the younger generation into the drama serial. Stephen Tung Wei will be the martial arts director. To prepare for his role in the TV series, Nicholas Tse has been training in Wing Chun under the tutelage of Lai Ying Chau, Yip Man's disciple, since last November.

At the turn of 20th century, Leung Jan (Yuen Viao), will his kindness and superb medical skills, is well-loved by the the people of Foshan. His eldest son Leung Bik (Nicholas Tse), is a gifted but arrogant brat who loafs around. Owing to the founder's rules that the successor of Wing Chun must possess wisdom, compassion and valour, Leung Jaan has forbidden Leung Bik to learn the martial arts.

Leung Bik runs away from home in a fit of anger. He arrives in Hong Kong and meets the mischievous Uncle Wah (Sammo Hung), a martial descendant of Wing Chun, by chance, and inadvertently picks up Wing Chun. Ko Ming (Sammy Hung), whose love for Little Bun is spurned by the latter who in turn carries a torch for Leung Bik, seeks to fight a death match against him. Ko Ming is skilled in Iron Thread Fist, taught by Master Hung Fu.