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WING CHUN CRAZE IS BACK WITH LOADS OF LAUGHTER
Kuala Lumpur, Monday (July 4, 2011)
New Pro Star, Phaedra Pictures Ltd together with Malaysia Distributor formally announces the release of comedy action, ‘I Love Wing Chun’ in over 50 cinemas nationwide on 28 July. The inspiration behind ‘I Love Wing Chun’ draws from the popularity of Wing Chun with the blockbuster hits of Ip Man 1 & 2. Working on the same formula and similar footstep of the character Wong Fei Hong in the ‘Once A Upon A Time in China’ series which led to the comedic version in ‘Once Upon A Time A Hero In China’, ‘I Love Wing Chun’ is the combination of comedy and action in hopes to entertain the next generation of moviegoers while giving ‘Wing Chun’ a lighthearted, funny and entertaining fresh approach to the genre.
‘I Love Wing Chun’ gathers an assembly of casts from Hong Kong veteran comedy-action actor and actress duo, Yuen Wah and Yuen Qiu, more well-known as the landlord and landlady in Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle, comedy man Nat Chan, China Olympic Gold Medalist and actor Tian Liang and our very own Malaysian Myfm DJ Gan Mei Yan. Combined with supporting casts of local Malaysian home brewed talents – Myfm DJs, Jeff Chin, Royce Tan, Phoebe and Vivian Tok; Angel Wong Chui Ling, veteran actress Lai Ming and singer Lim Yi Xin and even model/actress Amber Chia. Other Hong Kong stars special appearances includes Law Kwun Fun, Elvina Kong, Bobby Yip, Lau Yee Tat and the list goes on.
I Love Wing Chun was shot entirely in Malaysia and to keep the action element in the movie as realistic as possible by engaging on board Action Director to collaborate with Wing Chun advisor, Guy Lai, better known as Master Lai (one of the original disciples of Ip Man) as well as Costume and Image designer, Nelson Cheung to bring the comedy-action characters to live. To keep up with the Wing Chun theme, overnight one of the streets in Melaka was turn into ‘Wing Chun Street’ with everything from Wing Chun Chicken Rice and Wing Chun Bah Kut Teh, to even Wing Chun Mahjong Centre where you will find the only 3-sided Mahjong table (in line with Malaysia’s unique version of 3 person Mahjong game). You can personally see the special actual 3-sided mahjong table prop from the movie on display from mid July onwards exclusively at 3 cinemas; TGV Kepong, TGV Cheras Selatan and Cathay e-Curve.
In conjunction with the release of ‘I Love Wing Chun’, various events and activities have been planned including the first grand scale red carpet World Movie Premiere in Genting International Showroom, sponsored by Genting Resort World on 22 July. All the main casts, Yun Wah, Yun Qiu, Nat Chan, Tian Liang and Mei Yan, together with other supporting casts Law Kun Fung, Elvina Kong, Bobby Yip, Gill Mohinderpaul, Brian Burell, Lau Yee Tat, Yong Ming and many more, will grace the red carpet. Earlier on 22 July there will also be a ‘Meet the Fans’ session with selected stars Tian Liang, Law Kung Fung and Lau Yee Tat at the Times Square, Genting First World Plaza. Alternatively you can also drop by Sungei Wang on 23 July for the ‘Meet the Fans’ with Yun Wah and Yun Qiu. There are other planned events include the ‘I Love Wing Chun’ themed ‘Give Me Ten’ roadshow to the northern and southern region of Malaysia during the weekend of the release of the movie on 30 & 31 July. More details on all the events and promotions for ‘I Love Wing Chun’ will be announced later.
New Pro Star, Phaedra Pictures Ltd and RAM Entertainment would like to thank the official promotional partners – Station One, Hwa Tai, Pensonic, Tomei, Skechers and Ipoh Nga Choi Chicken; promotional partners Verns, Snips, Subs, Hyundai, My Apps, -; supporting partners – Genting Resort, Myfm and Astro for their support. For more information go to Apps Store and download ‘I Love Wing Chun’ apps or visit http://www.facebook.com/ilovewingchun.
ABOUT I LOVE WING CUN
A comedy about 3 good friends – a wealthy businessman, a kung fu master and a swindler. The swindler on the verge of dying, begs kung fu master to take care and protect his son, the wealthy businessman to support his son financially. When he turns 18, the secret cache to his years of swindling will be revealed. However with mistaken identities, misunderstanding and unexpected incidents leads to a hilarious journey!
Directors: Lik Choi
Casts: Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Natalis Chan Pak Cheong, Tian Liang, Gan Mei Yan, Jeff Chin, Vinx Lim, Lai Ming, Law Kwun Fung, Calvin Yee, Allen Tee, Z Yan, Mak Bau, Elvina Kong, Bobby Yip, Ching Tong, Gil Monhinderpaul, Brian Burell, Lau Yee Tat, Ilhamanas, Cheung Ka Wa, Nelson Cheung, Yang Mong, Chui Ling, Amber Chia, Dato’ Leonard Tan, Dato’s Ang, Vivian Tok, Royce Tan, Phoebe Yap, Zoee Tan, Candy Lim, Shawn Lee.
