"Eason's Moving On Stage 14" Breaks Ticket Sales Record

Eason Chan, who will be holding his Moving On Stage 14 concert in Beijing on September 28, 2008, has both Hang Seng Bank and Johnnie Walker as this concert's sponsors. According to organizers, Eason's upcoming concert broke the past 2 years' ticket sales records, breaking the sales record of both Jay Chou and Jacky Cheung. The ticket sales have exceeded the expectations of organizers who were worried that the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2008 Paralympic Games would affect the ticket sales since The Games disabled thorough promotion of this concert; the type of thorough promotion they've done for other artists in the past. Eason is extremely happy of the support he is receiving and when he landed in Beijing on September 26th he immediately went the stadium to direct the stage and music for the concert and also practicing with Liu Xuan, former Olympic Gold Medalist and his guest for the concert.

Additionally, since this concert is the first major event following the 2008 Summer Games ticket holders are reminded that security will be different and more complicated from past concerts and are asked to avoid bringing bags and to arrive early for security checks. Items such as dangerous substances, cameras and video photography are prohibited.

Sina's Eason's Moving On Stage 14 Official Site

Source: sina 09.26.2008

Edmond Leung to Marry in December

Edmond Leung & Karen

Edmond Leung announced that he will get married on December 18, 2008 to his girlfriend of 10 years Karen (林文慧). Hilary Tsui, a good friend of Karen's will be one of her bridesmaids, while Edmond's good friends Eason Chan, William So, Nicholas Tse, Andy Hui, Wilfred Lau, Dicky Cheung, etc., are all willing to be his groomsmen. Also expected to participate in the wedding are Constance Chan and Lucas Tse (Nicholase Tse & Cecilia Cheung's son), who will be playing the roles of flower girl and boy.

Source: sina (oriental daily) 09.24.2008

Olympian Li Ning Invites Eason to Charity Dinner

Recently busy with his upcoming Moving On Stage 14 - Beijing concert, two days ago, Eason Chan recieved an invitation from Olympian and businessman Li Ning (李寧) for his upcoming, September 21st, charity dinner held in Hong Kong. Aside from Eason, Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow and 51 Chinese Olympic Gold Medalists were also invited. Eason will be performing at the dinner where the goal is to raise $30 million and the proceeds will go towards aiding the 5.12 Sichuan Earthquake and developing physical education in China.

Source: on.cc 09.19.2008

Eason on "JSG" with "Moonlight Resonance" Cast

On September 17, 2008, the cast of (Heart of Greed II) Moonlight Resonance (溏心風暴之家好月圓) and Eason Chan were on TVB's Jade Solid Gold on what was called Moonlight Resonance Night. During the show Eason performed with veterans Ha Yu, Michelle Yim and Louis Yuen. A third installment of Heart of Greed was rumored and Eason expressed interest in joining the cast, but not as a regular, saying "I have interest [in joining the cast] but only in a guest role. I've never acted in a series and am afraid I will drag down the rest of the cast."

Sources: singpao & on.cc 09.19.20008

Notes:
-During the show Eason performed the following songs:
歌.頌
男人最痛 with Louis (originally performed by Andy Hui)
忘盡心中情 with Ha Yu & Louis (originally performed by Johnny Yip)
相思風雨中 with Michelle (originally performed by Jacky Cheung & Karen Tong)

-A couple of days after the finale of Moonlight Resonance aired in HK, TVB executive Stephen Chan announced there are no plans for a third Heart of Greed.

Admiring Eason: Joanna Wang 王若琳

Taiwanese singer Joanna Wang 王若琳 was in Hong Kong yesterday for an autograph session. Her company also presented her with a platinum disc in celebration of her album (Start From Here) selling 30,000 copies, whereby she expressed she was surprised. Reporters immediately informed her that she is the highest selling female newcomer this year, with which she gave a nonchalant expression. When asked which singer she admired, she answered, "Danny Elfman." When asked which Chinese singer she admired, she answered, "Eason Chan."

Source: oriental daily 09.22.2008

"Singapore Hit Awards 2008" - Nominations

The Singapore Hit Awards 2008 (新加坡金曲獎), jointly organized by Y.E.S. 93.3FM and MediaCorp, will be held on October 25, 2008 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Eason Chan garnered 3 nominations for his newest release Don't Want To Let Go, as follows:

Album of the Year
Goodbye and Hello - Tanya Chua
Don't Want To Let Go (不想放手) - Eason Chan
Mystery (神秘嘉宾) - Yoga Lin
Although I'm Willing (虽然我愿意) - Wu Jia Hui
On the Run (我很忙) - Jay Chou

Best Producer of an Album
Jim Lee - Don't Want To Let Go (不想放手) - Eason Chan
Gary Cao & Tu Hui Yuan - Super Sunshine - Gary Cao
Tanya Chua - Goodbye and Hello
Chen Wei, Salsa Chen, Chen Xiu Zhu, Guo Wen Zong & Wang Zhi Ping - Mystery (神秘嘉宾) Yoga Lin
Jay Chou - On the Run (我很忙) - Jay Chou

Best Male Vocalist
Gary Cao - Super Sunshine
Eason Chan - Don't Want To Let Go (不想放手)
Yoga Lin - Mystery (神秘嘉宾)
Jam Hsiao - Jam Hsiao (萧敬腾同名专辑)
Jay Chou - On the Run (我很忙)

Sources: singapore hit awards (official site) & sistic (for tickets) 09.2008

"Eason's Moving On Stage 16 - Chongqing" Promo

On September 12, 2008, Eason Chan was in Chongqing at a celebration ceremony for this upcoming Moving On Stage 16 concert, to be held in Chongqing on November 15, 2008. Tickets to the concert will be available for sale on September 22, 2008. To avoid counterfeit tickets organizers have decided to use digital electronics and 3-dimensional image technology to create the tickets. Eason says, "Aside from preventing counterfeits, [the tickets] are also of memory value. They're special and of collection value."

Source: sina (on.cc) 09.13.2008
Photo: wenweipo 09.13.2008

Chilam Cheung, Patrick Tam & William So Will Be Knocking on Eason's Door in the Middle of the Night

Chilam and others "bump" into Eason

The Miss You Much Leslie concert, held in memory of Leslie Cheung and what would've been his 52nd birthday, was held in Chongqing on September 12, 2008. Eason Chan, who was promoting his November 15, 2008 Moving On Stage 16 concert in Chongqing that very same day appeared to be living in the same hotel as the guest performers of the Miss You Much Leslie concert. Unaware that they were living in the same hotel, when told, Chilam (Julian) Cheung, Patrick Tam and William So came up with a "plan". The three men told reporters not to alert Eason of their living arrangements and stood there mischievously like three children while coming up with their "plan." William says, "Let us find out his room number and we'll knock on his door like ghosts to give him a scare." Chilam then says, "We'll wait until the middle of the night, at 2am, and give him a call telling him to wake up for his late night bathroom run." Upon hearing this "plan" two other artists standing on the side gave their approval, including Nnadia Chan who laughed at their "plan."

Source: cq 09.12.2008
Photo: chilam's blog 09.17.2008 (thanks ee for the link)

Eason, Faith Yang, A-Yue Chang in Concert; Afraid of Police Closing Off Before Show Starts

On October 2, 2008, Eason Chan, Faith Yang and A-Yue Chang will perform at Samsung Imagine Live is Life Concert. Eason looks forward to performing with A-Yue, saying that A-Yue can play the guitar, can sing, can shed (as in shed his clothes) and he is no match for A-Yue. He also joked that he was afraid that before A-Yue gets to the venue the police are already closing off the arena.

After hearing this, A-Yue laughed while saying, "He said that? Tell him not to worry, I haven't shed in a long time this time it's his turn to shed. Eason voice is very captivating and can easily move a person, but I didn't know he was afraid of the police. I am not afraid, if the police come I'll just collect my performance fees and leave."

Faith, who injured her leg, says that if she doesn't recover in time and can't jump around on stage with the two then they'll play her. She says, "Just one of them being playful is more than enough and now adding another one, I can't imagine." Eason and A-Yue both replied, "Don't need to worry, we love women."

Sources: mingpao & sina 09.11.2008

"Green" Bags Released; Fans Sit on Eason's Leg

With Don't Want To Let Go doing well, a competition was held and fans designed their version of a "green" bag. On September 10, 2008, Eason Chan appeared at The Star Live, in Beijing, for a party with media and fans to celebrate the revealing of the winning "green" bag. Lucky members of the media were also given a signed copy of Don't Want To Let Go and tickets to his upcoming Moving On Stage 14.

Since the release of Don't Want To Let Go, Eason's record company along with yoho Magazine and kappa got together to create a "green" bag design competition. The competition was held for over a month and the winner's design was printed onto a bag. The winning design featured the cover design of Don't Want To Let Go on one side and a Leo (Eason's zodiac sign) on the other side.

At the event, fans were organized to present Eason with gifts on stage. One of the gifts was a Jinghu (京胡), Eason played the Jinghu and sounds of an ambulance came out and the audience had a good laugh. The host invited a fan, who plays the Erhu (二胡), onto the stage. Eason, seeing how hard it was for the fan, got on one knee and allowed his fan to sit on his leg while playing the Jinghu.

Source: enorth (photos courtesy of baidu) 09.11.2008

Eason and Sammi Promote "Lady Cop & Papa Crook"

On September 7, 2008, Eason Chan, Sammi Cheng, and were at tmtplaza, in Hong Kong, promoting their upcoming film Lady Cop and Papa Crook. In regards to working with Sammi, Eason expresses that he did not think it was enough and hopes to work with her on a crazy comedy.

Source: hinews 09.08.2008
Photos: mingpao & singtao 09.08.2008

"Lady Cop & Papa Crook" - Another Trailer & Interview

September 5th is Beijing Radio FM 97.4's "Eason Chan Day"

With Eason's Moving On Stage 14 coming up at the end of the month Eason Chan recently finished a round of promotions in Beijing, making him the talk of the city. A week after Eason finished his promotions, Beijing Radio Station FM 97.4 and an organizer announced September 5th as Eason Chan Day and Beijing Radio FM 97.4 aired Eason's songs throughout the day.

Organizers explained that Eason Chan Day is a preview of Eason's upcoming concert and hopes as fans listen to Eason's songs they will also interact with the radio station. They hope fans will choose their favorite Eason songs, which they will inform Eason of and hopefully the concert will feature more songs that the fans like most.

Source: sina 09.05.2008

"Song.Praise" 歌.頌 MV Features 50 Behind the Scenes Individuals

Having recently released his newest collections album Solidays, Eason Chan invited 50 behind the scenes musicians, producers, dancers, etc., who have helped him throughout his 13 year career, to film his newest MV 歌.頌 (Song.Praise).

Having 50 friends helping him with his newest MV, Eason proudly says, "They have been helping me all these years. When I was talking to the director [of the MV] we thought it would take a long time to film, but they [the 50 behind the scenes individuals] are too good to me and we finished filming in one night. Even though it took 10 hours, it was a rare experience and a worthy experience." However, Keith Chan and Wyman Wong were not in Hong Kong and unable to make it, which Eason feels makes it a little imperfect. During the filming, Eason remembers his 13 year career and having so many behind the scenes individuals helping him and supporting him which causes him to tear up, creating an emotional set.

Individuals appearing in the MV are Moving On Stage musicians and dancers, Green Mountain Orchestra (青山大樂隊), Alvin Leong, Adrian Chou, Dennie Wong, etc. Even Lin Xi, who was in the middle of writing lyrics, took time out to appear in this MV.

Sources: on.cc & mop (photos courtesy of tungstar) 09.04.2008

"Eason's Moving On Stage 14 - Beijing" Promo

Yang Yang, Li Xiaopeng & Eason

On August 28, 2008, Eason Chan was at a Beijing press conference to promote his upcoming Moving On Stage 14 concert, to be held in Beijing on September 28, 2008. The organizers organized for Olympic Gold Medalists Li Xiaopeng 李小鵬 (Gymnastics) and Yang Yang 楊揚 (Short-Track Speed Skater) to support Eason, causing Eason to be extremely happy. In return, Eason gave the two Gold Medalists a copy of his album Don't Want To Let Go and the accompanying t-shirt along with inviting them to watch him perform in concert on September 28th.

Sources: sina 08.28.2008 & takungpao 08.29.2008