Special ID

[Lucas]

i remember when i first saw her in gorgeous i was like '''daaannnng hottttiiie'' have my babies pls!

[GeneChing]

Who cares about Donnie & Vincent's tiff when there's nude Shu Qi pix involved?

29/03/2012
Shu Qi thanks netizens who have hurt her

The actress responds to negative comments online

Shu Qi was recently blasted by netizens for voicing support for actor Donnie Yen, who had reportedly fallen out with fellow actor Vincent Zhao on the set of upcoming movie Special Identity.

The 35-year-old actress' words caused enraged netizens to upload her nude photographs which were taken before she found showbiz fame. The outpouring of vicious comments left Shu Qi no choice but to shut down her microblog recently.

Various celebrities have stepped out to show support for the actress in cyberspace.

In particular, acclaimed Chinese director Feng Xiao Gang, who worked with Shu Qi in If You Are the One, posted words of encouragement for the actress, lauding the actress for having "kind qualities".

The director expressed that he does not approve of such harsh treatment of Shu Qi and added that those who had made such derogatory comments are not even befitting to be called "beasts".

Vincent, who had co-starred with Shu Qi in The Black Sheep Affair more than a decade ago, also stood up for the actress.

Speaking at an event a few days ago, the actor said, "I really like Shu Qi's work and I am looking forward to collaborating with her again."

In response to her decision to shut her microblog, Shu Qi posted an article on her official website.

Titled "Returning to the basics", the actress thanked those who have hurt her and expressed that the incident has allowed her to learn and improve.

"The past is not a scar but something to be proud of," she wrote.

30/03/2012
Lee Hom shows Shu Qi concern

The actress recently shut down her microblog after being blasted by netizens

Actress Shu Qi became embroiled in kungfu superstars Donnie Yen and Vincent Zhao's dispute recently, after she voiced her support for the former. Donnie and Vincent reportedly fell out with each other on set of their new movie Special Identity.

Shu Qi's vocal support resulted in a tirade of comments from Vincent's fans, causing the actress to delete all her posts and shut down her microblog. Some fans felt the move was a pity because Shu Qi had taken down a photo of her and the late Hong Kong singer Leslie Cheung, whose ninth death anniversary is on Apr 1.

The actress then posted an entry on her official website and "thanked everyone who have hurt her", which received support from fellow celebrities.

When good friend and rumoured boyfriend Lee Hom returned to Taiwan after his concert in Sanya, China, he was asked if he had heard about the incident. The singer nodded to acknowledge he did, and said hesitantly, "The industry is very small; everyone should stay united and work together."

Lee Hom also commented on photos, which showed Shu Qi crying in a park. The singer encouraged the actress, saying, "Celebrities should motivate one another, that's why I'm very concerned [about her]."

The media probed if he would give Shu Qi his support, Lee Hom immediately nodded and said, "Yes."

30/03/2012
Netizens regret supporting Vincent Zhao

The actor was recently caught in a dispute with co-star Donnie Yen on the set of their new movie

Several celebrities had since become involved in kungfu superstars Donnie Yen and Vincent Zhao's dispute, which reportedly happened after the two fell out with each other on the set of their new movie Special Identity.

Following the incident, Vincent's fans and netizens had shown their support for the actor. However, they have now regretted their actions after discovering that Vincent's four-year-old daughter holds a US passport. Netizens exclaimed that they "wasted efforts" in supporting the actor.

Vincent married Chinese actress Zhang Danlu in 2006, and the couple have two children. Their four-year-old daughter Zhao Zi Yang has the same name as a former General Secretary of China's Communist Party, while his song Zhao Zi Long shares the same name with a famed general from the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Vincent responded to the report, "The name Zi Yang was chosen by a fortune teller. We felt that the name was a little sensitive, but decided to go ahead with it, for the good of our daughter."

The actor also commented on netizens' anger which came after the discovery that his daughter is a US citizen. He explained that Zi Yang had gotten the citizenship because she was born there, while his son was born in Hong Kong. Vincent then emphasised that he is of Chinese nationality.

Recently, it was rumoured that Danlu had paid people to bombard actress Shu Qi on her microblog, causing her to shut the blog down entirely, but the actor insisted that he "did not hire anyone".

[GeneChing]

Good commentary on the underlying face issues here. Such is Asia.

Killing with kindness
Updated: 2012-04-09 10:58
By Raymond Zhou (China Daily)

Bad blood between two public figures spills over to the general populace, testifying to the dangerous obsession with hushing up disputes and putting on smiley faces.

They made a public appearance together, smiling and waving their fists in unison.

They said they were going to work for the common good.

There was not a trace of discord even though both of them are in a position to succeed the older generation of head honchos who are retiring.

Then, one of them was kicked out of the core group. He attempted to make a direct plea to the public. By doing so, he said he risked never working again in the profession.

The other retorted tersely. Most of his peers took his side without openly denouncing the ousted guy. But the public is divided. Vociferous condemnation from both camps lingered on for a long time

Of course, I'm talking about the volcanic feud between two kung fu superstars, Donnie Yen and Zhao Wenzhuo. (What? You thought I was referring to something else?)

You see, Jackie Chan and Jet Li are getting old for ass-kicking fight sequences.

At 60 and 48 respectively, their reign as kung fu emperors of Chinese cinema is gliding to a smooth end.

Even though they never faced off in their prime, they did attempt a token gesture of reconciliation in the form of The Forbidden Kingdom, the 2008 Hollywood action fantasy that served to tantalize more than satisfy with a definite answer as to who ruled Chinese kung fu.

Donnie Yen, 48, started his film career in Hong Kong in the early 1980s. Zhao Wenzhuo, 40, entered in the early 1990s.

Both were groomed to follow in the footsteps of Chan and Li. Zhao had more luck than Yen in the initial phase, but both were eclipsed by their forerunners - until now.

In a sense, it is an ingenious idea to pit Yen and Zhao against each other in a project that has them playing opposite roles.

Killing with kindness

An attempt to blur onscreen hostility with off-screen rivalry is difficult to pull off, and it exploded before filming was finished - in a way totally beyond the control of any producer.

Showbiz rivalries are common. Think of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in Hollywood's golden age.

What's unique is China's culture of presenting a harmonious facade even when competition is cut-throat.

On reality television, contestants are so chummy, calling each other brothers and sisters and giving unremitting hugs, that one may assume they are all competing for the title of Mr or Miss Congeniality.

Truth is, showbiz is more competitive than most professions. Although there is no stipulated quota for the A-list, only a handful of positions are available for a given genre, say, the action hero.

Once it is dominated by a few existing superstars, newcomers would have to wait for a decade or two, as was the fate of Donnie Yen and Zhao Wenzhuo.

And you do not unseat the "king" by guerilla tactics.

The reigning king or emperor in the genre may flop disastrously, but his staying power is much longer than his equivalent in Hollywood because the Chinese public tends to cling to the old and is notoriously risk-averse for the young.

Since superstars have far more choices for plum roles and a significant majority of Chinese filmgoers are magnetized by star power, a star who has gained the top-tier status may never fear losing work again.

On record, they invariably cite the love of acting as their only raison d'etre for being in showbiz.

But everyone knows fame begets fortune, and the stakes are so high that people are willing to do everything to get into the envious coterie of top earners.

Casting couch scandals are no longer novelties. Some actually pay big money to be in certain productions, usually playing supporting roles. And a select few can have their sugar daddies underwrite big-budget projects and surround themselves with big names.

There is nothing wrong with the desire to get ahead, though.

Even the ethically dubious practices in the process do not really threaten public order because onscreen talent, or the lack thereof, has nowhere to hide. It is the hypocrisy that poisons the public mind, especially the credulous and the young.

The effort to conceal normal competition creates a false impression of harmony and unity.

Not only do actors battle for roles, but also, those who have different roles in the same production fight for more screen time.

Stepping back further, you may see those in different films struggling for exposure at screenings.

A black comedy ensued when three major releases, all starring Ge You, found themselves in the same time slot at the 2010 year-end holiday season.

Of course, one should promote those films in which one has vested interests.

But in China's film industry, some have stepped over the line and launched clandestine smear campaigns against competitors, such as films slated for the same period.

Paying for positive reviews is destroying the credibility of film criticism, and hiring anonymous agents to attack opponents is even more unsettling.

It's not that other countries have pristine showbiz but that China's is hampered by an overemphasis on outward unanimity and a lack of channels for normal debates.

To not bruise giant egos involved, the industry would go out of its way to fawn on power players, who are despotic by necessity if not by temperament.

All the while, these celebrities assume an almost condescendingly endearing persona to the public.

Compare it with James Cameron, who never apologizes for his hot temper on the set - but never denies it either. Had his image been handled by a Chinese publicity machine, his behavior would be sold as "strict discipline" and "pursuit of perfection", which are not exactly incorrect but add a thick gloss of virtuousness.

At the risk of being accused of schadenfreude, I dare say the kind of outbursts of acrimony as seen between Donnie Yen and Zhao Wenzhuo is not bad - at least not as harmful as sweeping every hint of disagreement under the rug.

It is quite natural that those with varying interests clash.

The trick is to create platforms where people clash over issues but maintain respect for each other.

In China, we go to such great lengths to save face that, once the face is broken, the outcome is irreversibly disastrous.

Not only will Yen and Zhao never work together again, but those who aligned themselves to one or the other will find it hard to be under the same roof with the opposing camp.

What started as regular bickering for kung fu supremacy has evolved to be a litmus test for loyalty - loyalty that is based more on guanxi than on knowledge about the stars in the brawl.

That is why the most striking thing in a US presidential election, at least to me, is the gracious speech of defeat by the losing party.

Over here, it would be get-even time.

Well, US has that, too, but usually agitated from the base.

[Jimbo]

Well, if Jet Li is getting old, then Donnie Yen is, too. They're both 48, are soon to turn 49, and both have been in the movies nearly the same length of time.

I had the impression that many Chinese movie audiences (or at least Hong Kong and Taiwan audiences) do not cling to old actors, but instead tend to embrace whichever teen idols are the latest trend. As an example, I'm betting that the old Shaw Bros and most of the old Golden Harvest movies have a MUCH bigger following now in the West than among young people (and maybe not-so-young as well) in China, HK and Taiwan put together. Wang Lung-Wei himself stated in an interview that young audiences don't want to see the old stars/performers; they want to see the latest pop idols.

It's kind of funny that the above article is implying that there's not enough room for two KF stars. Back in the '70s and '80s, there were hordes of them, all at the same time. If the genre were as popular as it was then, and we had a large variety of stars, this silly cattiness between two men would look even sillier than it already does.

[GeneChing]

Chinese netizens are funny.

Was Donnie Yen a porn actor?

An online post has caused a stir alleging that Donnie Yen had acted in porn movies.

The article, titled "Donnie Yen acted in porn film, surrounded by 10 naked women", became the hottest topic of discussion in Chinese forums.

It was posted after Shu Qi's withdrawal from weibo, following humiliating posts on her past mistakes.

The writer alleged that the Ip Man star had appeared in several porn films including 1991's The Holy Virgin Versus The Evil Dead.

"You think only Shu Qi acted in porn? Donnie didn't? You are wrong!


"See you all complained that Shu Qi acted in this and that everyday, you think Donnie only innocently shot kungfu movies?" the writer alleged.

"I have seen three porn films of Donnie. He has four all together, three of which were horror movies," the writer alleged in his post.



The writer also posted clips allegedly from the film to support his article.

In response, Donnie posted two lines of lyrics from Sam Hui and the late Leslie Cheung's Silence is Golden.

"Let people laugh and scold as they like, be a carefree person," he wrote.

Source: China Entertainment News
Published April 18 2012

[GeneChing]

Nice interview. I'm curious about when this drops.

Andy On Gives Us an Update on "Special Identity," Including His Ten Minute Fight Scene with Donnie Yen
Posted 9:48 PM January 29th, 2013 by Senh Duong
Andy On and Donnie Yen in "Special Identity"

News has been kinda scant on Donnie Yen’s crime thriller “Special Identity” since Vincent Zhao’s controversial departure. Shortly afterwards, Yen called upon three martial arts veterans to replace him: Andy On (“True Legend”), Collin Chou (“The Matrix Reloaded”), and Ken Lo (“Drunken Master II”). That’s more than enough to make up for Zhao’s presence.

Since then, a few stills have surfaced online, but not much else.

Luckily, we’re able to reach On, Zhao’s replacement, and get an update from him. If you’re a fan of action cinema from the East, you’ve probably already seen or heard of him. If not, here’s a brief intro...

On is an Asian American actor from Providence, Rhode Island who got his big break when Tsui Hark casted him as Jet Li’s replacement for the sequel to “Black Mask” titled “Black Mask 2: City of Masks.”

Since then, he’s moved on to roles in the other spectrum: playing formidable villains that beat the crap out of some of the industry’s biggest action stars. He fought Jackie Chan in “New Police Story,” Donnie Yen in “The Lost Bladesman,” and Vincent Zhao in “True Legend.” And now, it looks like he’ll fight Yen again -- using mixed martial arts this time -- in “Special Identity.”

In our interview, I asked him how he got involved; to clarify his role (is it a replacement or a new role?); about the ten minute fight scene that’ll serve as the film’s finale; and about his future projects, including “Once Upon A Time in Shanghai” with Sammo Hung; and about his current favorite pastime, Diablo 3.

How did you get involved in “Special Identity”?

One day I got a call from Donnie and he wanted me to help him out. I was very excited and said "hell yes" without knowing what it was about.

There’s been conflicting stories about your role, as to whether you’ll replace Zhao’s character or a new character will be created for you. What’s your role in the film? Can you comment on what’s going to happen to what Zhao had already shot?

Since the departure of Mr. Zhao, the production had to make some major adjustments. The role I play is a gangster named Sunny, a new character that was added to the script. I'm not sure what they're gonna do about Mr. Zhao's shots.

Because of the circumstances surrounding how you became involved in the film, did you get any time to prepare for your role?

Not really. Just packed and went up to Shenzhen. Did the fitting a couple days before shooting.

You’ve worked with both Vincent Zhao and Donnie Yen before. If you don't mind me asking, what’s your take on Zhao’s departure? Have you talked to both of them regarding it?

I think some misunderstandings couldn't be settled and that's why Mr. Zhao left. Of course, I was nosey enough to ask Donnie about what happened, but he said it was a shame they couldn't work together. I haven't spoke to Mr. Zhao since the promotion of “True Legend.”

I’ve read that there’ll be a 10 minute fight scene between you and Yen. What could we, as fans, expect?

It's gonna be a raw and dirty street fight. Donnie and his crew put a lot of effort in the final fight scene. We both took a lot of punches, kicks, knees, elbows from each other. Literally.

How do you like playing the heavy in movies? It seems like if any of the top stars in the HK/China film biz needs a formidable villain to match up with, you’re the guy they call up. Will we see you in any good guy roles in the future?

I feel pretty **** lucky. I fought almost everyone out there, including Jackie. I can't ask for more. I do have a few projects coming up where I play the nice guy. Definitely not as fun as playing the villain. lol.

On IMDB, it shows that you’ve worked with Sammo Hung on “Once Upon A Time in Shanghai.” Can you tell us a little bit about that project?

Didn't get a chance to meet Sammo on the set cuz we didn't have any scenes together. I'm really really excited for the release of "Once Upon A Time in Shanghai." I think the audience is in for a big surprise. With the awesome combo of Philip Ng and director Wong Ching Po, and of course me making them look good, not to mention Sammo and a whole lot of talents in the movie . It's gonna rock.

What other upcoming projects are you working on?

Currently I'm shooting two movies at the same time. One with Daniel Wu and the other with Nicholas Tse.

What’s your martial arts background? From your bio on wikipedia, it sounded like you started pretty late, but was able to pick it up quickly.

First time I had real martial arts training was when Tsui Hark decided it would be fun for me to stay in Shaolin for a month to learn some basic kung fu for the role of Black Mask. I also had 2 months training for the role of Tank in “Star Runner.” And I recently just did a Dante Lam movie which required me to learn BBJ. They gave me 2 days to train. I learn quick

From what I’ve read, you play a lot of video games? Which games are you currently playing?

I'm still grinding away on Diablo 3. Love it.

[GeneChing]

Donnie Yen: Special Identity
19 February 2013

Donnie Yen returns to action in new thriller with as much drama off screen as there is action onscreen...

The upcoming Special Identity(Shu Sun Fun) directed by Clarence Ford (Dragon from Russia), and starring Donnie Yen, Andy On & Colin Chou hasn't had the easiest of shoots, the film which began life as Ultimate Codebreak, with all manner of production problems and creative differences rearing their head between various elements of the cast and crew.


First came issues between the production and the films original lead bad-guy Vincent Zhao (True Legend, Black Sheep Affair )who was to have gone head to head with Donnie in the film, felt that numerous script changes compromised his character and his abilities until he felt forced to step back from the project. To replace him, Andy On (New Police Story) & Colin Chou (Flashpoint) were brought in to play respectively the villains number one enforcer, and the main villain. Yen & On face off in a bone crunching down and dirty fight scene while Chou takes on Yen in the finale.

As production continued, Tan Bing the original director and writer of the film when it was called Ultimate Codebreak, claimed that his script and premise had been stolen by Yen and lodged complaints with China's State Administration of Radio, Film & Television and is demanding the films release be held back until he is compensated for what he believes to be breach of contract.

The various creative differences have kept the producers from releasing any trailers or promo for the film until now but Impact was lucky enough to get a first look at an incredible car chase for the film staged by Bruce Law, which features On battling Chinese actress Jiang Tan as he drives through downtown Shenzhen with Yen in hot pursuit, and the fight rages inside and outside of the car and features some incredible gutsy stuntwork from Jiang as she is hangs on the outside of the car as it roars through traffic for real.

Yen's making serious bank. Seems to be causing extra complications...

[GeneChing]

I guess that happens when you strike gold. Same happened to Jackie. Donnie has arrived.

Donnie Yen sues director Tan Bing
By Syahida Kamarudin | From Cinema Online Exclusively for Yahoo! Newsroom – Mon, Feb 25, 2013 2:08

25 Feb – It was reported that famed martial arts film star, Donnie Yen, has filed a lawsuit against Chinese film director Geng Weiguo (also known as Tan Bing) for damaging his reputation, demanding compensation of RMB 5 million in the process.

As reported on Asianpopnews, the actor released a statement about his legal decision, saying there was no contractual agreement and official employment relationship between both parties and that Tan Bing's statement had constituted defamation as they were all fabricated rumours.

Last year, Tan Bing held a media conference and publicly slammed Donnie Yen for allegedly seizing his film project, "Ultimate Codebreaker" and renaming it to "Special Identity".

He claimed that Donnie had tried to seize Jacky Chan's producer role after knowing that the latter would not be starring in the film, requested for a 10% increase in remuneration and declined former Super Junior member, Han Geng from joining the set due to the latter's popularity outshining his own.

Tan Bing continued, alleging that his investor had withdrawn from the project and caused him to lose his job as scriptwriter and director due to Donnie's domineering behaviour. He further claimed that the disputes between Vincent Zhao and Donnie had escalated because "Donnie Zhao's driver murdered Vincent Zhao's driver". Donnie's driver was accused of murdering Vincent's driver.

To this, Donnie has filed for four lawsuits and demanded that the defendant, Geng Weiguo, stop all actions that will infringe upon other party's legitimate rights, make a written apology on the media, compensate RMB 5 million for economic loss and emotional distress to plaintiff [Donnie Yen] and bear all fees related to the lawsuit, lawyer and notary.

[GeneChing]

Donnie Yen retaliates with lawsuit
By Syahida Kamarudin | From Cinema Online Exclusively for Yahoo! Newsroom – Wed, Mar 27, 2013 4:41

27 Mar – After keeping mum for a long time, Donnie Yen expressed his thoughts on the "Special Identity" conflict that has been plaguing him since last year.

As reported on Jayne Stars website, Chinese film director, Geng Weiguo (also known as Tan Bing) held a press conference in 2012, accusing Donnie of seizing his film project, "Ultimate Codebreaker", and making it into a new movie called "Special Identity".

After much deliberation, the actor finally filed four lawsuits against the director at the Beijing Haidian District Court in February 2013, demanding Geng Weiguo to issue a public apology and compensate Donnie with RMB5 million for economic loss and emotional distress.

When asked about the case, Donnie stated, "I have been persistent in what I do so I have chosen to ignore [Geng Weiguo's] malicious slander at first, knowing that they were untrue. But everyone has a limit and mine was reached when they held a press conference late last year and tried to smear my reputation again. Of course, I have to fight back this time."

"Furthermore, I'm a father and I have a duty to explain the truth to my children," the actor added.

Meanwhile, at the unveiling of his new film company, Super Hero Films, Donnie revealed his plans for his new venture, stating, "I don't want to act in every film. I want to be a producer and look out for new talent. Only with new blood can the art of kung fu be passed on. Finding new blood is by no means easy, therefore I must have a company to dominate this market first. Meanwhile, I'll continue to film to build up the operations of the company."

Wait, did Donnie just hint at stepping down?

[Vash]

He better not to we get a prequel to Killzone, a sequel to Flashpoint, and a Blade 2 spinoff based on the fact he didn't die in that movie.

[Brule]

It sounds like he did. If he follows along Jackie and Jet's footsteps, we have maybe another 6-7 more action films ?????

[MightyB]

Who cares about Donnie & Vincent's tiff when there's nude Shu Qi pix involved?

Learning of the lovely Shu Qi and then finding the nudes - absolutely the best knowledge I've gained from the Kung Fu Forum.

You guys are the best.

[GeneChing]

Not changing the title of this thread yet, not based just on this.

Donnie Yen SPECIAL ID aka SPECIAL IDENTITY Official first Trailer 2013
Looks good, yes?

Action star Donnie Yen seeks changes in "Special ID"
English.news.cn 2013-07-22 19:16:56
BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Action star Donnie Yen said Monday he sought to challenge his stereotyped image by bringing out more of the protagonist's personality in his latest film "Special ID."

"I used to concentrate on how to thrill audiences with my martial arts," Yen said at a press conference. "But now, I wish to combine personality with action."

"Special ID," directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-Leung, revolves around an undercover police officer's fight with a ruthless underworld gang. It is scheduled to debut in October this year.

Although he is known for popularizing the Wing Chun martial arts style, Yen said would rather try a challenging role that includes different styles.

"My kung-fu shouldn't be confined merely to the Wing Chun school," he said.

Yen said the film's complicated storyline and the protagonist's sophisticated personality inspired him to take on the movie.

[MightyB]

This movie's looking better and better everyday. I hope I get the chance to see it in MiddleOfNowheresville, MI.

[GeneChing]

and in higher resolution - because we all want to see this again.

【Eng.sub】SPECIAL ID Trailer Donnie Yen 2013 HQ