Post by SamIAm on Jun 8, 2005 7:53:45 GMT -5
Title: Zhang Yimou and his superstar cast share their thoughs on House
Source: HKDVDStore.com
URL: shop.hkdvdstore.com/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=65
Excerpt dealing w/ TK:
All the journalists were fidgety before the interview with Kaneshiro. For one, he is reputed to be rather difficult and prone to mood swings. For another, he is one of the most elusive and good-looking actors in the Asian movie industry. Imagine our surprise when we walked into the room where he was seated to see a smiling Kaneshiro, all ready to be ogled at and verbally prodded.
Deeply tanned and oozing charm, Kaneshiro good-naturedly confided: I was very apprehensive that HOFD was a Chinese period movie. I wasn't sure I could pull it off because it was my first period film. I had to ask many questions, and director Zhang was encouraging and supportive.
He continued in fluent Mandarin: To me, the thought of working with such a talented director was a challenge in itself, as well as the script and storyline. I don't really know how was my performance, you would have to ask the director yourself.
Having worked with elite directors like Wong Kar Wai, Johnnie To and now Zhang, Kaneshiro is thankful for the opportunities. He admitted that his passion for acting has been heavily influenced by the three maestros.
The impact that Kar Wai had on me was astonishing. When working with him I developed a great love for acting. There is a lot of artistic freedom with him because that is the way he directs.
I find To very progressive. He is always trying out new things and comes across as being more than a director.
?Director Zhang is really amazing in the way he handles an army of crew and actors. The result is always extraordinary,? enthused the actor.
Kaneshiro's scores of female fans may just swoon at his following statement.
In the movie, I fall in love with the last person I should fall in love with. If this happened in real life, it is quite likely I will do as my character does in the movie and sacrifice everything in order to be with my true love. However, I still haven't found anyone who would make me want to do that.?
The Japanese-Taiwanese star comes across as being very much like his character (Jin/Wind) in HOFD. Apparently, he doesn't like planning his life too much.
He said breezily: In this industry, it is not really up to me whether I would want to continue to further my career as it's beyond my control. To me, everything is about fate and timing. I did not think that I have to work with Zhang Yimou when I hit 30. When I am given the chance, I will pursue it. Sometimes you cannot force things to happen.
Source: HKDVDStore.com
URL: shop.hkdvdstore.com/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=65
Excerpt dealing w/ TK:
All the journalists were fidgety before the interview with Kaneshiro. For one, he is reputed to be rather difficult and prone to mood swings. For another, he is one of the most elusive and good-looking actors in the Asian movie industry. Imagine our surprise when we walked into the room where he was seated to see a smiling Kaneshiro, all ready to be ogled at and verbally prodded.
Deeply tanned and oozing charm, Kaneshiro good-naturedly confided: I was very apprehensive that HOFD was a Chinese period movie. I wasn't sure I could pull it off because it was my first period film. I had to ask many questions, and director Zhang was encouraging and supportive.
He continued in fluent Mandarin: To me, the thought of working with such a talented director was a challenge in itself, as well as the script and storyline. I don't really know how was my performance, you would have to ask the director yourself.
Having worked with elite directors like Wong Kar Wai, Johnnie To and now Zhang, Kaneshiro is thankful for the opportunities. He admitted that his passion for acting has been heavily influenced by the three maestros.
The impact that Kar Wai had on me was astonishing. When working with him I developed a great love for acting. There is a lot of artistic freedom with him because that is the way he directs.
I find To very progressive. He is always trying out new things and comes across as being more than a director.
?Director Zhang is really amazing in the way he handles an army of crew and actors. The result is always extraordinary,? enthused the actor.
Kaneshiro's scores of female fans may just swoon at his following statement.
In the movie, I fall in love with the last person I should fall in love with. If this happened in real life, it is quite likely I will do as my character does in the movie and sacrifice everything in order to be with my true love. However, I still haven't found anyone who would make me want to do that.?
The Japanese-Taiwanese star comes across as being very much like his character (Jin/Wind) in HOFD. Apparently, he doesn't like planning his life too much.
He said breezily: In this industry, it is not really up to me whether I would want to continue to further my career as it's beyond my control. To me, everything is about fate and timing. I did not think that I have to work with Zhang Yimou when I hit 30. When I am given the chance, I will pursue it. Sometimes you cannot force things to happen.
