We learned a bit of bad news last night: Lau Ching-wan has canceled his appearance at this year’s New York Asian Film Festival. Citing a combination of work commitments and fears of swine flu, he regretfully withdraws from the fest and sends his apologies.
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We’re very sad he won’t be coming, especially since we take a great deal of trouble to make sure swine sit in a separate section during our screenings so as not to make anyone sick.
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The good news is that writer/director Wai Ka-fai will still be attending, he’s just as handsome as Lau Ching-wan and he’ll be introducing and doing a Q&A at the following shows:
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Friday, June 19 @ 9pm – WRITTEN BY with Wai Ka-fai
Saturday, June 20 @ 5:30pm – THE LONGEST NITE with Wai Ka-fai
Sunday, June 21 @ 7:20pm – WRITTEN BY with Wai Ka-fai
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“Lau Ching-wan, we are waiting for you!”
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“No.”
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dammit. who owes me a new monitor for making me spew coffee all over it – you guys, Lau Ching-wan or the pigs?
Not happy
What’s worse? Coming to NY and contracting the swine flu or having Michael Hui bite your ear? http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/image_detail.mhtml?id=10683&image_id=16824&display_set=eng
Well, at least we still have Wai Ka-fai
Weak!
But Wai Ka-fai is the real star, so no matter.
pussy.
Is it too late to call Kelly Lin? ;p
Thought it is unfortunate Lau Ching-wan couldn’t make it Wai Ka-Fai did an amazing job introducing his new film. His presentation was superb and he was very thorough in his answers during the Q&A. BTW I am 100% certain there were was no swine in the audience aside from Porky Pig who i was assured remained hidden throughout the entire screening.