Taiwan superstar Jay Chou
demonstrates his skill at playing basktball in the new film "Kungfu
Dunk", scheduled for release on February 7.
Taiwan superstar Jay Chou co-stars with Charlene Choi, of Hong
Kong's pop duo Twins, in the film "Kungfu Dunk", the first comedy
the pop king has ever tried his hand at.
A press conference to promote the film was held on Thursday. The
release is scheduled for February 7, the first day of the Chinese
lunar New Year 2008 season.
Chou, a feverish basketball fan, agreed to headline the cast of
this domestic basketball film after he read the script.
Chou demonstrated great skill at playing basketball to
complement his extraordinary musical talent. The film also employed
some stunts to better present the intricate visual elements. Around
600 moves have been perfectly choreographed, including Chou
somersaulting through the air.
Zhu Yanping, director of the film, invested around 8 million
Hong Kong dollars into the production and is hopeful about its box
office prospects.
Chou said he practiced basketball twice a week to better perfect
his role in the film. Many professional basketball players were
also included in the cast. Chou often played with them to better
improve his skill and grace at the game.
Chou even expressed his willingness to challenge Chinese NBA
star Yao Ming to a match: "Though he is rather tall, I believe I am
more flexible," he said with confidence. He also said that he
wishes to come watch the basketball competition during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
(CRI December 14, 2007)
