【本報訊】（記者 李慶全）霍汶希、樂易玲、王晶、黃柏高、羅嘉良、關心妍及孫耀威昨日出席在會展舉行的「藝人、經理人相對論研討會」，吳雨則擔任主持負責提問。最近梁洛施被傳指「反骨」解約，吳雨就向王晶提問經理人如何看待「反骨」藝人。
王晶：簽約15年太長了
晶哥從容講述個人意見謂：「預了會『反骨』，如果無能力，便無資格去反骨；反骨係要有能力，看他自己如何承諾，我都希望藝人有『反骨』能力。」可是一旦「反骨」，只會令自己激氣？王晶帶笑回應：「是無得激氣，第一我不贊成簽太長的約，好似你們英皇這樣長約我是反對，十五年太長了，八年至十年就正常。」霍汶希此時也開咪答口：「若這樣短，捧紅後好容易走的。」王晶意見堅持應對：「第七年如果你還放資源下去，而不續約係你傻啦！其實有長期飯票在手，怎反都無符，好似當年拍《網中人》，有個女角突然覺得不適合就罷拍，也只好換角，結果劇集打破收視！」
樂易玲：勉強沒有幸福
霍汶希被吳雨問到對「反骨」的看法，她直言：「可能過往我的藝人比較年輕，想法不夠全面，我第一日做經理人已花很多時間和心血，都沒想過回報，但當然希望看到藝人成名，這對我是很大鼓勵，『反骨』與否其實每個人角度不同，我有好高EQ，承受到好大壓力，亦肯花時間給他們，藝人跟經理人有拗撬，也是會激心，仍會畀時間慢慢做，讓他們不會跌得太『應』，這是我的責任。」
樂易玲的見解則是：「我經常跟藝人講我花心機帶你，希望你有一日自己可以有bargaining power(談判條件)，所以他要出去闖就讓他去，勉強是沒幸福的，也沒事情是一生一世。」
霍汶希：雪藏令人醒神
可是，也有藝人不聽話遭雪藏，王晶帶笑指吳雨的公司雪櫃最大。吳雨笑著回應：「但無電，雪雪瑶放番出來。」霍汶希認為「雪藏期」能令藝人有充裕時間冷靜想清楚，重新出來會醒神得多。吳雨指其實最大的雪櫃應是樂易玲的一間（無線﹚，像周潤發、劉德華都被雪過。樂小姐自我幽一默說：「我們搬了廠，拆鰦喇！其實對藝人應該給予獎罰，予以緩衝期讓他們去思考。」
黃柏高倒擺出另一態度表示：「我從未雪藏過一個藝人，試過有三個藝人自動解約，不過態度太過分，相信我都要重新考慮這問題。」
梁洛施「反骨」不回應
論壇結束後，追問有關梁洛施「反骨」一事，吳雨表示不會回應，今次提出「反骨」的論題，也是沒針對任何藝人，其實公司出心，是想跟藝人永遠相處得來。霍汶希也一樣不肯回應，她表示並非要迴避，只是不想講任何說話對梁洛施或英皇也不公平和造成傷害。但梁洛施曾發出聲明？她都表示有看過卻也不作回應，現只希望事件盡快得以解決。
王晶不認同英皇簽15年約太長，霍汶希則作回應：「其實不是15年，合約是商業秘密，總之絕非他所講的一樣。」
關心妍「旁聽」學溝通
又提到蔡卓妍批評麥浚龍寫blog太曖昧要清楚一點，不想為他事後解畫，霍汶希認為寫日誌是跟朋友分享心情，但當全港傳媒都一同分享其心情時便要小心點，資料放上去不要令人有太多揣測，阿Sa現一個人孤軍作戰出外活動，真會承受好大壓力，大家要體諒她。問她麥浚龍是否在宣傳自己？霍汶希則不想談論這問題。
關心妍曾遭公司雪藏過，她到來出席當作是學習溝通方式，出席這論壇也最適合不過。至於她的新歌《母忘我》未派台已被放上網給人下載，她很不高興表示正追查源頭，也未知從何溜出去，她自言在娛樂圈是一棲歌手，歌曲等同其財產，新歌非法被下載過萬次，真的是欲哭無淚。
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Discussion About Artistes and Managers: Tied Down With Long Contracts; Need Ability to be Able to Rebel
Yesterday Mani Fok, Virginia Lok, Wong Jing, Paco Wong, Gallen Lo, Jade Kwan and Eric Suen held a public discussion, 「藝人、經理人相對論研討會」, at an expo. Ng Yu (吳雨) was the MC in charge of asking questions. Lately, it was rumored that Isabella Leong was betraying EEG and wanted to terminate her contract. Ng Yu asked Wong Jing how managers view rebelling artistes.
Wong Jing was composed and calm when he gave his personal view. He said: “You know in advance that they will betray you. If they have no abilities then they have no right for betrayal. You need to have abilities in order to betray someone. Depends on their commitment. I hope that every artiste have the ability to betray their company.” But once they betray you, won’t that make you angry? Wong Jing smiled and replied: “It’s useless to be angry. First, I am against signing long term contracts. Like the long contracts at EEG; I am against it. Fifteen years is too long. Normally it is eight to ten years.” Mani also replied: “If it is that short, then they would easily leave after they become famous.” Wong Jing held his opinion strongly and said: “If you are still investing (in the artiste) in the seventh year and there is no contract extension then you are stupid! Actually, if you have a long term contract in your hands then you are powerless in their betrayal. When I was filming “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”, an actress suddenly felt unwell and refused to continue filming. I could only change actresses. In the end, the ratings broke a record!”
Ng Yu asked Mani about her views on betrayal. She was straightforward in her response: “Maybe the artistes that I manage are young so they do not consider the entire the situation. I give my entire heart and time since the first day I was a manager. I never thought about getting something in return but I hope to see the artistes become famous. That is my biggest encouragement. People have a different view about people who may or may not have committed betrayal. I have a high EQ and I can withstand pressure. I am willing to give them more time. I become angry when an artiste and manager have arguments. I would still give them time to slowly work (through the problem or do their job). I won’t let them fall down too hard. That is my reasonability.”
Virginia expressed her view and she said: “I often tell the artiste that I am investing in you and hope that one day you can have bargaining power. I would let them leave and explore other opportunities. There is no happiness in forcing them. Nothing last forever.”
But there are artistes who are “frozen” if they don’t listen. Wong Jing smiled and pointed out that Ng Yu’s company (EEG) has the biggest freezer. Ng Yu smiled and replied: “But there is no electricity (power). You have to release them after freezing.” Mani believes that during freezing, it can give the artiste time to think things over more clearly. They are more conscious and aware when they come out. Ng Yu points out that Virginia’s company, TVB, has the largest freezer. They froze people like Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau and others. Virginia joked: “We moved already. It was taken down! Actually artistes should be rewarded and punished because the buffer period gives them time to think.”
Paco had a different attitude and expressed: “I have never frozen an artiste. There were three artistes who terminated their contracts. But their attitudes were too much. I believe I should reconsider this problem.”
After the discussion, Ng Yu was hounded on questions relating to Isabella’s betrayal. He said that he won’t give a comment. The discussion about betrayal wasn’t targeting any artistes. The company hopes that they are always able to get along with the artiste if they put their heart out. Mani also refused to comment. She expressed that she isn’t avoiding the question but she doesn’t want to say anything that is unfair or hurtful about Isabella or EEG. But Isabella already issued a statement? Mani said that she didn’t read it so she wouldn’t give a response. She is hoping that everything would be resolved quickly.
Wong Jing disagrees with EEG’s long term contract of 15 years. Mani responded: “It’s not 15 years but the contract is a business secret. It is not like what he said.”
The reporter mentioned that Charlene Choi criticized Juno Mak’s blog entry was too vague. Charlene doesn’t want to give explanations. Mani believes that blogs are meant to share your feelings with friends. But you need to be careful when the Hong Kong media wants in on “sharing your feelings”. Don’t lead people to speculate when you put information in the entry. Charlene is going into battle alone when she goes to functions. She is under a lot of pressure and hope that everyone will understand. Is Juno trying to gather self publicity? Mani doesn’t want to discuss that question.
Jade was frozen by her company once. She attended the discussion to learn how to communicate and she was qualified to attend the discussion. Her new song, 《母忘我》, wasn’t released yet but it was available for download. She was very unhappy and wants to track down the source. She doesn’t’ know how it was leaked. She said that in the entertainment industry, your songs are like your wealth. She wants to cry but she couldn’t when her song was illegally downloaded +10000 times.
華仔呼籲重視殘疾運動員
北京拍攝公益廣告
【明報專訊】劉德華的《Everyone is No.1》成中國殘疾聯合會（中殘聯）的公益廣告歌曲，華仔獲擔任愛心大使並參與廣告拍攝，呼籲大家重視殘疾運動員。廣告在北京拍攝，跟華仔合作的是 1996-2004年中國殘疾運動會200米紀錄保持者宋晨濤。宋晨濤在鐵路意外失去右小腿，參與殘奧賽場已13年，早前才退休。華仔跟他在跑道上閒談時問對方最高紀錄，又說自己也曾跑出百米的11秒3紀錄，但這是20年前的事。他不忘跟宋晨濤開玩笑，叫對方拍攝時不要跑太快。
跟宋晨濤開玩笑別跑太快
宣傳片裏，華仔會帶覑殘疾運動員一起在運動場賽跑，現場還有不同國籍的人參與，帶出奧運與殘奧一樣精彩的信息。
華仔早於十多年前已資助香港殘疾人體育代表參加奧運，時間允許他更會親自往捧場。他最難忘在雅典殘奧看到中國游泳選手何軍權的比賽，回憶情景也會令他激動得眼泛淚光。他透露9月會往北京為殘奧運動員打氣，希望帶歌迷會成員同行。
記者：唐嘉晞
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Andy Lau Appeal to People to Value and Respect Disabled Athletes
Filming Public Service Announcement in Beijing
Andy Lau’s “Everyone is No. 1” is the song used in public service announcements for the Chinese Federation of Disability (中國殘疾聯合會). Andy Lau is the goodwill ambassador and participated in the public service announcements. He appealed for everyone to value and respect disabled athletes. The commercial was filmed in Beijing and Andy’s partner in the commercial was Chen-Tao Sung (宋晨濤). He holds the record in the federation for the 200m sprint from 1996-2004. Chen-Tao injured his right leg in a railway accident and he has participated in the Paralympics for 13 years. He just retired. Andy and Chen-Tao was chatting on the track about Chen-Tao’s record. Andy motioned that he ran 100m in 11.3 seconds but it was 20 years ago. Andy joked that Chen-Tao should not run too fast when they were filming the commercial.
In the commercial, Andy and other disabled athletes were running on the track field. There were athletes of different nationalities at the track field. It brings out the Olympic and Paralympics spirit and message.
Andy has financially supported Hong Kong Paralympics athletes going to the Olympics since ten years ago. If he has time, he would attend the Paralympics. One of Andy’s unforgettable moments was watching Chinese swimmer, 何軍權, in competition at the Athens Paralympics. He became emotional and had tears in his eyes when he thought about it. He revealed that he would be going to Beijing in September to cheer on the disabled athletes. He hopes his fans would be coming along.
古天樂鬧喊劉若英
【明報專訊】張艾嘉與古天樂、劉若英、苗可秀出席電影《一個好爸爸》記者會，張艾嘉踢爆古仔拍攝期間曾弄喊劉若英，所以女方在掌摑戲中，打得古仔很過癮。而張艾嘉很羨慕苗可秀能跟李小龍合作，「遺憾當年在嘉禾未能跟李小龍合作。」苗可秀說：「好彩你沒有跟他合作，要不然有排畀人講 。」
為一個飯盒「爭執」
古仔因為一個飯盒而弄喊劉若英，劉若英說：「我沒有食中午飯，到3時許，我突然肚餓，拿起飯盒想食時，剛到現場的古仔以為我獨自食晚飯，便問我有無為工作人員覑想？猛食猛食。我不知怎樣表達，不知為何便哭起來。」而古仔否認罵她，「我只是問劉若英有無問人食鰦飯未，唔好係咁食」。古仔表示娛樂圈有不明文規定，食飯要一齊吃，他說：「我沒有見到劉若英喊，但事後有向她道歉。」
古仔願為子女減工作量
一向喜歡小朋友的古仔，拍竣《一》片後自覺需要一個小朋友，錢才是其次，「不過，最重要是有無充足時間陪伴子女成長，若然我要小孩，工作量一定減半或減三分一，但這都是數年後的事了」。
記者：柯美
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Louis Koo Made Rene Liu Cry
Sylvia Chang, Louis Koo, Rene Liu and Nora Miao attended the press conference of “Run Papa Run”. Sylvia disclosed that Louis made Rene cry during filming, so Rene enjoyed slapping Louis for a scene. Sylvia is envious of Nora because she was able to work with Bruce Lee. Sylvia said: “I regret not being able to work with Bruce during my time at Golden Harvest.” Nora said: “Good thing you didn’t work with him. Or else, people would have gossiped about you. ”
Louis made Rene cry over a lunch box. Rene said: “I didn’t eat lunch that day. Around three o’clock, I became very hungry. I took a lunch box and started to eat. Louis was there and thought that I was eating dinner all by myself. He asked if I thought about the other workers when I was stuffing myself. I didn’t know how to express how I was feeling so I started to cry.” Louis denied that he yelled at her. He said: “I only asked if Rene asked if the others ate yet and don’t just eat like that.” Louise expressed that there is an unwritten law in the entertainment industry which requires workers to start eating their meals together. He said: “I didn’t see Rene cry but I did apologize to her afterwards.”
Louis has always loved children. After filming “Run Papa Run”, he felt that he needed a child and money is not as important. He said: “But it is important to have enough time to be with your children as they grow. If I have a child, my work needs to be cut down by half or one third. But this would happen in a few years.”
