“Basketball of Fire” Begins Filming, “Fan Support” Competition

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Taiwan

The country’s 3 biggest male idols, Jerry Yan, Show Luo, and Wu Zun are filming a new drama “Basketball of Fire.” Today, November 21st, they held an open press conference, which not only attracted tons of fans, but ever since the preparation of filming, there has been a constant “battle” of pay, rank, and role. It was thought that during the press conference, they’d officially talk about this “battle,” but it turned out that none of the three actors had any sort of resentment towards each other, “no smell of gun powder.” Turns out that Jerry and Wu Zun had known each other before, and had been good friends with Show, so the three just expressed that the ranking “battle” is all works of the media, and that they hope everyone will put their focus on the drama performances. At the press conference, they officially announced the commencement of the filming of “Basketball of Fire.”

This is unlike any other drama, “Basketball of Fire” has very high production cost. They plan to film 90 minute episodes, 13 in total, $60 Million TWD. They’re planning to release this drama in the summer of 2008 in complement with the Olympics fever. And at the end of next year, overseas countries that include: Japan, Korean, South Eastern Asia, Hong Kong, and more will also begin to air the drama. This will definitely trigger an unprecedented wave in the Asia.



In the drama, Coco Chiang (Jiang Yi) will be playing the role of a basketball coach; she also attended the press conference as well. Since, “Angel Lover,” she will re-enter idol drama acting. This time she will not only have to keep her picturesque image on screen, but she will have to study basketball moves and reinforce the character’s personality. This is going to be a breakthrough for Coco.



Show Luo’s Love for basketball is renowned in the entertainment industry. The role he’ll be playing, “Yuan Da Ying,” made a big impression on him. He [Yuan Da Ying] has an extremely friendly personality, agility and potential unbounded, with a basketball dream to acheieve; he’ll be a vibrant character in Basketball of Fire. As for Jerry, he’ll be playing the role of the wealthy, basketball prodigy star, Dong Fang Xiang. Not only did he [Dong Fang Xiang] establish an undefeated record, he’s also a very welcomed basketball player. For this drama, Jerry had specially made time to film it, in hopes that everyone will be able to see a different him. Wu Zun’s character “Wu Ji Zun,” is on the enemy team against Jerry and Show, he [Wu Ji Zun] has held 3 consecutive high school records as MVP, and has been imaginary enemy of many basketball players. In the drama, there will be amazing basketball sequences between Dong Fang Xiang and Yuan Da Ying and Wu Ji Zun.

At the press conference, there was absolutely no sign of rivalry amongst the three actors, but the fans off stage were fighting amongst themselves. They all really cared about their favorite idols’ ranking and roles - the scene it was like a competition between fans of the actors. This drama, “Basketball of Fire” with the collaboration of 3 big idols will definitely break a record of idol drama TV ratings.

Source: Sooostar.com
Translated by o_ost1nao_o@asian fanatics.net

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Wu Zun's $500 Million Porsche Strongly Wins Jerry

Thursday November 21, 2007 Taiwan
Source: http://1-apple.com.tw/
Translated by Cmiley@asian fanatic.net

GTV's (Fire Basketball) yesterday was at the Taipei Nangang Sports Center for the screen showing, Wu Zun with the fewest scenes actually had the most pots of flowers, with 120 three times more than Jerry Yan, and even comparing cars had a $500 million Porsche Cayenne SUV, clearly displaying better than Jerry riding in the Japanese Nissan Cefiro (about 70 million in the market), so it's "Brunei Prince" stepping over "Raptor", leading to a first win over popularity!

Seen Indisputable Competing Secretly


Idol drama (Fire Basketball)'s cast is strong, but the most people are interested in is the comparison of Jerry and Wu Zun, even though both are tall, both 181, but Jerry was 4 cm taller wearing boots, and Wu Zun 2 cm taller wearing shoes.

Ocean of flowers show momentum
But Wu Zun quickly wins back over with 3/4 of the ocean of flower displays, and Legislative Speaker Head Wang Jin-pyng and Legislator Wu Cheng, Kinmen natives and manufacturers sent victory over flowers for Wu Zun; Jerry although had only 40 pots, but they were from all over the world, much more international than Wu Zun, loosing honourably.
After comparing flowers now comparing fans, Wu Zun's fan was really considerate, one that didn't arrive at the scene yet from Hong Kong, gave 150 self made jerseys, showing a crowd of yellow, Jerry's fans all wore blue (Star Jerry) tops, holding basket ball ballons was also very eye-catching.

Personally are basketball buddies
Jerry�A Wu Zun, Show Luo (Xiao Zhu) personally are basketball buddies, Jerry disclosed, when playing ball with WuZun and there was a female friend present, he plays more desperately, Wu Zun immediately was asked what kind of friend? He said: "just the regular female friend
The threes idol is Michael Jordon, Wu Zun not only has a tatoo of Jordan on his leg, he also once went to the US to watch a game in the VIP section, Xiao Zhu talks back: "Jordan patted my butt when he walked by me the last time he came to Taiwan." Wu Zun says again: "Are you trying to PK?" The two back and forth setting a very sizzling atmosphere.


Wu Zun & Jerry's cars parked in the same area.

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BOF PRESSCON 11/21/07

credit to a1958@jerrys harbor





source:http://ent.tom.com

[Self-Taken] 1121 Basketball of Fire Presscon (3)

credit to joyce of jerry-ilya.com

 

credit to www.jerryyan.org







credit to www.nbbbs.com

credit to alicelee of hkjerry.com

 
 

BasketBall of Fire (BOF) press-con update

thanks to kkla @nbbbs.com

According to LuWell's friend, there were quite a number of big banners by Jerry fans.

According to tttt1975 and JJ of www.yanchengxu.net, Jerry's look was the most handsome. He wore his tie just like at the APFF show, with new boots, shorter hair, and wonderful mood.

The director came out first, and then Jerry, Luo, and Wu. Due to too much echo at the site, the sound couldn't be heard clearly. Jerry mentioned something like playing better when girls are around. Also, when asked whether he would be scared when the director scolded people, he answered that he had got used to it.

When taking group picture with the whole crew and cast, Jerry stood in the middle. When taking pictures with Luo and Wu, Jerry let Luo stand in the middle, and Luo was a little bit shy about it.

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Live report of the BasketBall of Fire press conference~2007/11/21

by lalalaeva
HK fan, Chmeech, checked out the venue last night. As no fans were there, so she planned to start queuing up at 5am today.

Nov. 21, 8:33 am
by mamy
Just called a call from Mei
a lot of people are queuing at the venue
HK fans are located at the first section, the most upfront (give a big hand to HK fans, good job)


by ciciny
Nbbbs has prepared around 100 basketball-look-alike balloons with the word "Xu" on it
Heard that the outcome is pretty good
Basically, there are only 200 to 300 fans over there
Yoa said that she has not seen these few fans in press conference, very embarrassing (kkla: she meant for GTV, thinking about the intention of GTV when changing the location to a bigger place; however...)
Luckily, we have the balloons
We have re-arranged the presentation of our flower baskets
It's really difficult to say who has the most advantages
Also, a balloon wall sponsored by Jerry fans is pretty beautiful, very eyeball catching
Nevertheless, when compared to Jerry's fans gathering, the overall momentum is not as well this time.


by aMy of www.jerryyan.org
As time closes by, it gets more and more lively at the venue

Fans try their best to support their own master
The site is full of flower/balloon beds
Staff complained that there is no more room
Staff are having headaches

However, according to friends at the site
Up to now, there are not too many people
Gifts are more

SO whoever has time.........go support!

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13:20

It has started
Jerry was the first one to come out
The whole audience applaud with cheers

According to report
wears a jacket with stripes, and white shirt inside with jeans
friend said, he wears boots as well

be continued...

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more prescon report

thanks to kkla @nbbbs.com

by aMy of www.jerryyan.org

13:40

Now the interview is ongoing

Friend said that the sound system is not very good
as audience can't hear the conversation very well
there should be questions about BOF
like basketball skills, etc...


It has been noted that
Jerry keeps chatting with Wu Zun on his side.


14:00
It didn't start on time
but it finished on time

(Jerry) talked about his experiences of playing basketball with others
like eating out after playing basketball

Jerry mentioned that the first time he played basketball with Wu Zun
was in a remote location
At that time he felt that Wu Zun only played ok

The 2nd time when playing basketball together
As there were female friend,
he teased Wu saying, "All of a sudden, Wu Zun played wonderfully"

When reporters asked about the female friend
Jerry immediately clarified that the female friend was brought by another friend

hm
that's about it!
please pay attention to the news later!


When called just now~
the venue is being cleaned up already~

After the simple report
friend rushed to save our Dong Feng Xiang (kkla: The name of Jerry's character in BOF) ...........

Thank you everyone and take care!

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BOF prescon~2007/11/21

posted and credit to www.yanchengxu.net
source:www.sooostar.com