“一路有你”
The Journey, Astro CNY Movie Media Premiere and Press Conference
Our team (loong-updates.blogspot.com) and our chief editor WLJack (wljack.com) have been
given the opportunity to attend the
media premiere and press conference of Astro
CNY Movie, “一路有你” “The Journey”. It was a pleasant morning for us
because we have the chance to enjoy a movie which is filled with beautiful
scenery and heartwarming moments. The review for the movie will be up soon,
hope you guys can stay tuned.
Currently, let us share
with you more about this upcoming CNY movie and some highlights during the
press conference!
“The
Journey一路有你” is director CHIU Keng Guan's third Astro CNY movie after his phenomenal success of Woohoo! (2010) and Great Day (2011). "The Journey" is set to be released in cinema on 30th January 2014, marking the completion of
his Astro CNY trilogy films.
This movie is presented by Astro Shaw and produced by Woohoo Pictures. It is a cross-continental story that
involves the discovery of Chinese culture, not just as a tradition but as an
expression of love and deeper meanings behind it.
Instead of casting prominent Astro celebrities and MyFM DJ as the main characters, the
movie this time starred amateur actors such as 74-year old retiree Frankie Lee Sai Peng, Australian stage actor Ben Andrew Pfeiffer, winner of Miss Astro Chinese International
Pageant 2007, Joanne Yew Hong Im, as
well as the average men of the streets- kids and senior citizens which have
little or no acting experience. This has added more realism into the movie as
compared to the previous two movies. The characters inside feel like us inside
the movie! In fact, they are us!
“The Journey” project is a very bold approach
by Astro. Besides the cast members and the filming crews, Astro has also
invited the public to be part of the film in more than one ways. One of the
significant achievements in this movie is the creation of a 90 feet hot air
balloon which was made of over 10,000 recycled plastic bags contributed by the
people of all walks of life from the country.
The movie was shot in 40
days over a period of four months and it was filmed around many outdoor
locations across Cameron Highlands, Ipoh, Penang, Kedah, Malacca and Johor.
Many unique local Chinese cultures and lifestyles such as Astro CNY Countdown gala, “Pai Ti
Kong” at the Clan Jetty,
Penang and the Chingay Parade in Johor Bharu were all portrayed
inside this film.
The
Cast members are determined in acting despite being the first time on set!
This is the first time for
a few of the cast members to actually take part in acting. Despite being new in
this field, all of the casts have been very serious is playing their parts.
Their efforts can be evidenced by the touching scenes which are well-delivered
due to their realistic and convincing acting after many NG attempts. Director
CHIU has admitted that he is very touched by the casts’ determination and
efforts.
Uncle
Frankie’s experience in this film!
There is a scene whereby he has to be held high above the sky as he was attached to the hot air balloon. This was a challenge for Uncle Frankie and he admitted that he was very scared during that moment. However, he was very satisfied after watching the premiere of the movie, stating that the effect was actually quite good.
There is a scene whereby he has to be held high above the sky as he was attached to the hot air balloon. This was a challenge for Uncle Frankie and he admitted that he was very scared during that moment. However, he was very satisfied after watching the premiere of the movie, stating that the effect was actually quite good.
Joanne
Yew on-screen partner with Ben Andrew Pfeiffer! Did she fall for him in
reality?
She admitted that she
likes Ben very much, but like as a friend. She admires him because he shared
some of his stage acting experience with her and she also likes his blue eyes.
On further questioning regarding her career in acting, she jokingly said that
it will depend on whether director Chiu wants to have a sequel for “The
journey” and cast her again.
“The Journey” - best
foreign movie during Taoyuan Film Festival!
Recently in October 2013, “The Journey” was voted as the best foreign movie
amongst 61 films from 25 countries. This achievement has given more confidence
for director CHIU. He hopes that the box office sales for the movie in Malaysia
will be as good as the previous two films.
Red Carpet and Gala Premiere For The Journey!
The red carpet and gala
premiere for The Journey will be slated at 8pm on 18th January 2014, with a talk show featuring the
director and the main casts, which will be shown LIVE from Paradigm Mall via
Astro AEC (Ch 301) and Astro Wah Lai Toi (Ch 311). Concurrently, the movie will
also be premiered in 11 cinemas nationwide for 100 lucky audiences at each
location. So do take note!
For more details on the
movie “The Journey一路有你”, please visit:
The full review and
summarized review of the film will be updated in wljack.com and loong-updates.blogspot.com
soon. Thanks!
Published by WLJack.
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