From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (July 12 2012) Organization: Chaffing Heart Club (TM) The following publication contains material that might be objectionable to some readers. Parental guidance and reader discretion are advised. [FLUFF OF THE WEEK] Courtesy of Ming Pao, Sing Tao Daily, Apple Daily, Oriental Daily, and Ta Kung Pao 1. THIS TOP 10 IS DEDICATED TO A. Michael Tse Tin Wa who celebrates his birthday on the 15th B. Jordan Chan Siu Chun who celebrates his birthday on the 8th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2012/07/18) The film LAN KWAI FONG 2 (HEI OI YEH PO 2)'s cast yesterday promoted on a yacht. Shiga Lin Si Nga lost the attention as she did not appear in a swimsuit. She said, "I know my figure isn't as sharp as the other girls', no need to frighten anyone. I have never sold being sexy, I could only accept healthy sexy. My friends have never made fun of me being flat either." Her skin was sensitive to sea water. Even when she went to the pool she would swim with a tee. Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu was unwilling to show off his figure. He explained, "I only want to show my figure on the big screen. (Chrissie) Chau Sau Na's boyfriend (Avis) Chan Wai Sing and I trained hard. I am making preparation to play a maniac in an October film. I hope to have a tan and a little muscle, when I stand up I would look a little cooler." Will his new film have any stunt? Kwan Chor Yiu joked, "This time I tried it in bed, next time I will try it on the ground. This time I had a passionate kiss scene with Lin Si Nga, next time it should be familiar to me. I will be able to bring my co-star into another territory." Adason Lo (Law Lik Wai) was asked whether he felt embarrassed with so many girls in bikins. He said, "Absolutely not, going to sea of course requires wearing swimsuits. Would you wear evening wear?" However he dressed casually and did not fit in. He explained, "When I was little I was mad from the sea breeze and needed medication for treatment. Thus as an adult I rarely go to the sea." * (2012/07/18) Producer Derek Yee Tung Sing, director Law Chi Leung, Lau Ching Wan, Jiang Yiyan, Liu Kai Chi and Wu Gang yesterday attended the Beijing THE BULLET VANISHES (SIU SUT DIK JI DAN) press conference. The theatrical trailer was premiered. Two great detectives Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and Lau Ching Wan's investigation team look was unveiled. In addition Mini Yang Mi's loving dialogue with Tse Ting Fung, her panic dash and fiery explosion with Tse Ting Fung were in it. Ching Wan in his solo poster looked focused and sharp. He picked up a bullet and pointed it directly toward his temple. The feeling was suspenseful and dangerous. Ching Wan joked, "An enemy actually shot the bullet, I caught it with my bare hand." As for who attacked from behind, Ching Wan played coy, "From the poster, whoever has a gun has the possibility to attack me from behind." * (2012/07/18) Joey Yung Cho Yi and Chapman To Man Jat have been promoting the film DIVA, but the "Lung Yi Romance" remains the main topic. She did not mind revealing that the relationship was in a cooling period. As for love, Joey said that she never longed for love. If she had to choose between career and love, she would choose work for the sense of achievement. Love was a life adjustment. "In school my relationship was also underground because I didn't like to share it with others." As for "someone" revealing that he liked her very much, did they lack understanding? Joey joked, "This is from 'someone else's mouth', I can't cover up his mouth. Maybe he really wants to tell!" To Man Jat joked that Joey chose career over love because she "hasn't tasted anything good". Joey replied, "When I want to eat something good, I can." She felt that romantic relationship was very complicated. "When two people have a little feeling they wanted to try, but they are polluted and vilified. I am very helpless." She understood what she was doing very clearly. She would calmly handle it and would not let external elements mess her up. * (2012/07/18) Director Wong Kar Wai turned 54. He is currently working on the December release THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) and had to celebrate on the set. Zhang Ziyi posted the birthday celebration photo from the set. THE GRANDMASTERS was a film that Wong Kar Wai prepared 13 years for and took almost 3 years to shoot on and off. Viewers who were anxious to see Tony Leung Chiu Wai worried that the film would never be released and joked that it was "missing for a generation". In March the film announced its mid December release, but the film is still in "a hurry to wrap up" production. * (2012/07/17) Lin Chiling and Zhang Jingchu yesterday came to Hong Kong to work on the the new film SWITCH (FU CHUN SHAN GUI TOH)'s film poster with Andy Lau Tak Wa. Zhang Jingchu's "career line" was still no match for the "plastic face" Lin Chiling. Lau Tak Wa joked that he was dressed as 007. He not only praised the beauties for being more than sex but also for taking risks in their fight scenes. Thus during the shoot, he was worried that he would accidentally injure them. Wa Jai also revealed that aside from the fight scene, the film also had a dangerous Burj Khalifa stunt; however he personally performed the five floor jumps and about within 50 feet. The parachute jump from the top went to the double. Wa Jai admitted, "I am afraid of heights, I don't dare to jump myself. In the past I was the most terrified about a scene in RUNNING OUT OF TIME (UM JIN), but I have never jumped above 50 feet." Did the two beauties deliberately accommodate him daughter raising to come to Hong Kong for the poster shoot? He smiled and said, "I don't know; but since my first co-production to now the posters were all shot in Hong Kong. I still have to thank them though." Lin Chiling and Zhang Jingchu both congratulated Wa Jai's fatherhood already, but they still have not seen photos of the "Little Dragon Maiden" Lau Heung Wai. Lin Chiling joked that she hoped to be able to sneak a peek at "Little Dragon Maiden"; Zhang Jingchu felt that Wa Jai after becoming a father was very childlike, perhaps because of the new child at home. Although she has not seen Wa Jai's daughter, from boss Peter Lam Kin Ngok she learned that "Little Dragon Maiden" is exactly as pretty as Mommy. Lin Chiling saw Zhang Jingchu's "career line" display and joked that she had to keep an eye on her. She also said that the director deliberately contrast their characters. In the film Zhang Jingchu was more conservative, this photo shoot was the sexiest; in the film she was not conservative at all and the image wilder. Even Zhang Jingchu said that one of her bandage scene had a transparent feel and was very sexy. Lin Chiling also praised Wa Jai for being very serious during the fight scenes. He insisted on personally performing every scene. She who originally had only 30% strength went to the full 100% under his influence. Zhang Jingchu and Jacqueline Law Wai Guen worked together on NIGHT AND FOG (TIN SHUI WAI DIK YEH YU MO). She said when Guen Mui passed away, she was busy with the film and did not learn about her passing until very late. She was very surprised and saddened. Zhang Jingchu praised Guen Mui as very nice and very sunny. Her sudden passing indeed broke her heart. She saw the final photos and thought Guen Mui was very strong. * (2012/07/17) Director Stephen Fung Tak Lun yesterday led actors Tony Leung Ka Fai, Angelababy, Feng Shaofeng, Eddie Peng Yu-yen to attend the TAI CHI film trilogy press conference in Beijing and announce that the first two films TAI CHI 0 and TAI CHI HERO will be released on September 27 and October 25 respectively in the Mainland nationwide and Hong Kong. 8 key characters' costume posters were also unveiled. Baby in order to coordinate her Tai Chi master in the film appeared in black and even demonstrated Tai Chi on the spot. She even joked that if someone wanted her they had to beat her first. Baby also joked, "Today this short dress isn't too suitable, otherwise I can even be even wilder." Director Fung Tak Lun talked about the film TAI CHI. He said that in the film Leung Ka Fai would become a trendy headmaster and display the zero weight kung fu; Baby would shake off her pretty girl image and fight the opposite sex; in an European royalty costume Peng Yu-yen would play the villain, whose strange image people both would love and hate; the completely mechanical Feng Shaofeng looked like Frankenstein's Monster, driving an unknown flying object that seemingly would traverse between the past and the present. Fung Tak Lun said, "It's very hard to imagine that a movie called TAI CHI would be like this. I guarantee everyone that this is not Tai Chi, I want to change viewers' existing impression of kung fu film." * (2012/07/17) Joey Yung Cho Yi and Chapman To Man Jat yesterday promoted their film DIVA (WA LAI JI HAU) on Commercial Radio. The film will hold its premiere in Hong Kong on August 8. All the actors are invited, including Wilfred Lau Ho Lung. Joey was asked whether being in the same place as her boyfriend would be awkward? She helplessly turned the question to Ah Jat, "You ask for me! The salary is so little, I am only responsible for acting!" Ah Jat hinted that Joey during the shoot set off romantic sparks with Si Hing. "You of course charged less salary! How much fun did you have on the shoot!" Ah Jat said that he would not deliberately arranged for them to be together or apart, nor would he pretend he had no idea. Joey would not avoid being in the same place as Si Hing. She said, "After all the hard work I put into the movie, I have to go to the premiere. Will Si Hing go? How would I know, this is his matter. I didn't ask." Ah Jat was asked whether he asked for "matchmaker tea"? He joked, "I am already very comforted that the film was completed. Anything that happened during it is not my concern!" * (2012/07/13) Best Actor Juno Mak Chun Lung's debut as a director CHUT YUT CHUNG SUN (SEVEN DAY RESURRECTION, tentative title) will bring the Hong Kong domestic vampire element film series back to the screen. Not only will Hong Kong Film Award Best Actresses Paw Hee Ching and Wai Ying Hung help, he also invited vampire film series classic characters Anthony Chan Yau and Chin Siu Ho. After 19 years away from the big screen, Chan Yau admitted that Juno's sincerity motivated his comeback. He said, "He saw that I played a priest in a vampire film and wanted to ask me to come back. I thought it was very meaningful. Because Lam Ching Ying and Ricky Hui Koon Ying were no longer with us, I still have a chance so I too want to play it once more." He praised Juno for being very thoughtful and attentive despite his age. Chin Siu Ho for his character will need to lose weight. He said, "I am following a diet, I have to look like I am down. Everyday I don't sleep eough. I have made myself very downtrodden." * (2012/07/13) Carina Lau Ka Ling yesterday appeared in Shanghai for the opening of three stores that she was either chair or part owner of, the night spot MUSE the outer Bund branch, Swiss trendy watch Tendence and Italian fashion giuliano Fujiwara. Opening three stores in one day, Lau Ka Ling admitted that she has never done it. "If I can handle it I would try it and do my best. Some new projects are in negotiation, but I won't do anything that I am not familiar with. (Are you interested in investing in film?) I am, for now I haven't reached this step yet. I have a plan but I am still on the line." Lau Ka Ling last month took the film DETECTIVE DEE PREQUEL, Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting) will play the young Detective Dee. * (2012/07/12) The Deanie Ip Tak Han and Andy Lau Tak Wa starred, Ann Hui On Wa directed film A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) has received numerous awards and recently won overseas again. At the 10th Festival Paris Cinema it won Audience Prize and Student Prize. Nine students formed the student prize jury. With the film festival chair's assistant it selected the prize winning film. A SIMPLE LIFE was chosen out of 1100 films to compete in the international competition again 8 other full length features. Hui On Wa was particularly happy about winning the Audience Prize. She said, "The film is able to move the audience in a place as far as France, it is very rare." * (2012/07/12) Tony Leung Chiu Wai in the film THE SILENT WAR (TING FUNG JEH) played a blind piano tuner with exceptional hearing; by chance he runs into the Zhou Xun played 701 Operation Office member who leads him to become an important member. Wai Jai in the film has to give up his pair of mesmerizing eyes, which are covered up with sunglasses and bandages. He said, "Without exchanging looks, this character is very hard to play; with the depiction of my insight about my surrounding environment with exceptional hearing, early in the shoot I need some time to grasp the character." THE SILENT WAR is the second collaboration between Wai Jai and Zhou Xun. Zhou Xun said that this time they could not act with their eyes, which was somewhat difficult; yet they had more lighter and more humorous spots and she and Wai Jai got along very well. The film shot on location in Shanghai. Wai Jai at first had to acclimatize and was often nauseous on the set. He did not want to affect the shoot and worked while he was ailing. Directors Alan Mak Siu Fai and Felix Chong Man Keung praised his professionalism and Zhou Xun for her much improved acting. * (2012/07/12) The Jackie Chan directed CHINESE ZODIAC (SUP YI SUN CHIU) will be released on December 20. After releasing its trailer in Cannes, its release company Huayi Brothers recently released its production highlight and even announced that Jackie Chan and Laure Weissebecker will attend the Comic-Con in the U.S. This will be the first Chinese films to promote in a North American comic book convention. Jackie Chan in the production special introduced the over 450 year old castle that opened up to their shoot. It was turned into the film's treasure chamber. A small room alone cost 5 million Euros to decorate. At the same time, Kwon Sang-Woo under Jackie Chan's direction not only had to complete complicated stunts but also had to perform flips and kicks on wires. Even when he injured his foot, he insisted against using a double. Kwon Sang-Woo after finishing a stunt received applause from the crew and the stunt team and he could not be happier. Even Jackie Chan praised that for a new comer to stunts he truly fought decently! * (2012/07/12) Nicholas Tse Ting Fung in the film THE BULLET VANISHES (SIU SUT DIK JI DAN) played a hot blooded detective. In one bun eating scene he did not want any bad take, so he even ate live ants unfazed until the director yelled cut. His professionalism was praised. In the scene Ting Fung followed a deranged criminal. He hid in a dark and wet alley for a long time, several prop buns that were prepared for ration attracted a big group of ants. Because the cameras were already rolling, the crew originally wanted to stop and change the buns but Ting Fung did not want a bad take. He did not mind picking up the ant covered buns and taking a few big bites. Ants often crawled out from the corner of his mouth and fingers. After the director yelled cut, the crew immediately took care of the ants that were on Ting Fung's face. Lau Ching Wan, Mini Yang Mi and others approached to show their concern. Ting Fung said that the move was even more able to express the concentration of the character, so he was decided to eat the "bun with extras". "It wasn't too hard to eat, it can even replenish protein in the body!" [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. MING PAO DAILY, JULY 15 2012, FILM WORDS THE FOUR IS VERY MYTHICAL Among Chinese films, last week's PAINTED SKIN: RESURRECTION (WAT PEI 2) made over 6 million at the Hong Kong box office. Yet in the Mainland its revenue has already passed 500 million RMB and headed for 600 million sharply. Several years ago Gordon Chan Ka Seung's PAINTED SKIN made 200 million and surprisingly broke through the Mainland supernatural film taboo. This time Mainland director Wuershen's second installment is a big hit, proving that the Mainland market appetite for supernatural mystery action films is rather large and the Mainland film handling of fantasy special effects also have improved. THE FOUR: Ferocious Visual and Complicated Plot Chan Ka Seung after PAINTED SKIN made THE MURAL (WAT BIK). His new film THE FOUR (SEI DAI MING BO) is based on Wen Ruian's martial art novel. Without any ghost or demon, the film greatly strengthens its computerized fantasy special effects. Undoubtedly it is ambitious. This film's Hong Kong opening is not considered hot, seemingly in the Mainland it cannot easily create a box office miracle like PAINTED SKIN 2: RESURRECTION, but as a martial art fantasy film it has some new attempts. Its positives and negatives are also worthy of attention. THE FOUR series of novels has begun to appear as early as the 70s. At the Wen Ruian was around 20 and very young. Since then it has been made into Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland television series numerous times. This time the Chan Ka Seung produced and directed film version (Director Janet Chun Siu Chun assisted) is obviously an independent development that is not loyal to the original work. Among the four great marshals the wheelchaired Heartless turned from male to female with Liu Yifei in the role. The other three are the Ronald Cheng Chung Kei played "Chaser", Collin Chou Siu Lung played "Iron Fist" and the Deng Chao played "Cold Blood". Their leader is Mr. Zhuge of Shenhou, which Anthony Wong Chau Sun played maturely. With both wisdom and courage the four great marshals have special abilities of their own. In the book they are depicted as very surreal. Now on the silver screen they are even more mythical. They can fly and tunnel, out of the frying pan into the fire, or become a werewolf. Seemingly it wants to rival the U.S. FANTASTIC FOUR. This film's visuals are fierce, the martial art action and the special effects are rather brilliant. In this area a lot of hard have been put in. "The Ice Soul Chilling Light Palm" and the "Flaring Fire Red Flame Palm" in the same scene is particularly intriguing, as they can either make the opponent immediately freeze or instantly burn. The problem is Chinese martial art fantasy is often exaggerated to the point of beyond explanation. This martial art mystery's plot and characters are excessively complicated. Aside from the Shenhou famous marshals, it also has Six Fan "marshal god" and the Amazon army. Each with connections and undercover. With many domination kings and strong soldiers who are between good and evil. Honestly I seem to understand but I do not, as I am confused about the whereabouts. The mainstream conventional films are the best when the main plot is simply with colorful subplots, thus setting up a mystery also has to be intriguing. This film cooks up extra ingredients. Almost every scene stands out, unfortunately it is too complicated and the story is confused. For example the story involves a counterfeit coin investigation. Actually coins were not valuable, the coin molds were not as confidential as the current currency printing molds. Why not just directing counterfeit gold and silver? Basically the film's fantasy martial arts are almost like the Alchemy legends, making up fake gold and silver should not be hard at all. Please take notice that the Chinese martial art hero world has always have both reality and fantasy. Since ancient times it has quite a connection with alchemy and medicine secrets. I feel that in the currently thriving fantasy and science fiction film world they may as well be on display anew. At least they should be studied a little, as perhaps it will provide inspirations that are different but common to the West. (Three out of five stars) - SHEK KEI 2. APPLE DAILY, JULY 14 2012, ELECTRIC FILM ROAD RONALD CHENG CAPTURES TRACES OF LOVE Back then Ronald Cheng Chung Kei sang JERK (MO LAI) in self ridicule. Now starting a family with former female anchor Sammy Yu Sze Man and daughter Emma, it is very hard to imagine him to be the person who got drunk on a flight and was knocked out at the hands of the pilot. In the last ten years Ronald fell in love with taking photographs. Thus the camera is always with him, from shooting nature in the past to now his daughter. Ronald's character in the new film THE FOUR (SEI DAI MING BO) collects debt and pursues criminals, in real life he is after milk money. As a young master the crew behind the scene all calls him Prince, making milk money is a joke. Although he would like for people to call him Ronald the most, ultimately it is not as intimate as his daughter calling him Papa. - HO WING NING Now Playing in Hong Kong Earlier Cheng CHung Kei and Yu Sze Man's daughter Emma just turned one. He rushed back from the faraway Beijing to Hong Kong and fielded an interview. Because he has a big boss father Cheng Tung Hong, behind the scene he is respectfully addressed as Prince and Young Master. Yet he joked, "Really? I really don't know. Call me Ronald, I never heard people call me that." Ronald of course does not understand the principle behind talking behind people's back. Originally he still has to promote the film THE FOUR in the Mainland, he says that he has already missed too many of his daughter's firsts, he does not miss out on being with his daughter even on her birthday. Farewell Wayward Youth Ronald says, "A lot with kids happened when you are not around. I didn't witness her learning to crawl, stand, walk, even when she called 'Papa" I heard from video chat. So this time I have to rush back to celebrate with her. I don't want to always see her first time from video playback." Titles like Prince, Young Master naturally are no match for "Papa" from his daughter, as he risks limbs and life to commute between Hong Kong and the Mainland. When he attended B.S. events he often would be the first one to leave in a hurry. Intense About Daughter's Growth Spending with more time with his child, Ronald's casual friends joke that their impression of Ronald has become blurry. With his daughter he even changes his hobby. Never without a camera, Ronald anonymously has published a lot of his photography work. From the street and scenery shots of the past, today he is just his daughter's official photographer. He has so many photos he can make a book. He says, "I took a lot of photos. Kids are hard to shoot and their looks change fast. If you don't capture it they become different very quickly. I even shot videos and bought software for editing." Speaking of his daughter, Ronald can spend an afternoon. Now he is planning for his daughter's education. He says, "We are already too late, thinking about it at once. Actually many parents have already applied for renowned schools before their kids were born." However Ronald was not demanding and was not after a renowned school. He says, "I am looking for international schools for her, the homework pressure isn't as great and it is convenient for studying overseas." Ronald claims that when he was little school was too stressful. Later when he went to study in the U.S. he finally was able to shake off the nightmare. From his experience, he hopes for his child to have a pleasant learning environment. Bringing Idol Character To Life In addition, he worked with Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi in the film TREASURE HUNT (MO GA JI BO). It also became one of Pak Chi's four bombs in a row. Ronald says that selling record is just like making movies, there is no formula that guarantees victory. He says, "Actually the story was very interesting, about a group of children on a treasure hunt. Yet no one can guess what the audience likes, if they can they would be rich." This time he worked on the costume film THE FOUR. On a rare occasion he has to perform seriously. The reason he took the role not only because of the director Gordon Chan Ka seung but also his childhood memories. He adds, "ATV has made the film before, I still remember (Bill) Tung Biu as Shenhou, my Chaser character was Leung Siu Lung. Brother Siu Lung is my idol. Actually it wasn't too serious, the director says that he wants to make the movie more vivid through my character." Ronald says that before THE FOUR started it was already planned for a trilogy, which would give the story and the character more detailed depictions. In today's fast food age, aside from the milk money that attracted him, actually such a spirit is hard to come back in film productions. Synopsis: Corruption Abound THE FOUR is about the famous marshal organization the Six Fans in the capital. Shenhou is the Emperor's imperial detective in the capital, led by Zhuge with Heartless (Liu Yifei), Iron Fist (Collin Chou) and Chaser (Ronald Cheng). Six Fan marshal Coldblood (Deng Chao) is ordered to capture coin counterfeiter Jia San, the debt collecting expert Chaser meets Zhuge. Because the Six Fan was defeated in its first encounter with Shenzhou, Six Fans plans to pretend to fire Coldblood so he can serve undercover in Shenhou. The Complicated Love Triangle On the other hand, fake coins overrun the public. Six Fans and Shenhou's investigations aim directly at a rich businessman who has connections with an official. Also in cahoots with the businessman are a group of invincible living dead. All signs point to a major conspiracy in development. At the same time Coldblood, Heartless and the female marshal Ji Yaohua's love triangle makes the matter even more complicated. [ In Production Now/Soon ] MY SASSY HUBBY Can : Ngor Lo Por Ng Gau Ching 2 Ngor Lo Gung Ng Sun Sing Lit : My Old Lady Is Under Weight 2: My Hubby Is Out Of His Nature Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, Wylie Chiu Shek Chi, Izz Xu (Tsui Ching Hei) LACUNA Can : Jui Hau Yut Yeh Lit : One Night After Drinking d. Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung Shawn Yue Man Lok, Zhang Jingchu, Lawrence Chou Can : Oi Ching Dat Yun Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Nelson Cheung Hok Yun, Edward Chui Woai Dong, Qiu Xinzhi, Naomi DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY Can : Yut Lo Heung Sai Lit : A Road To The West AKA : DUE WE: MY SEX JOURNEY AKA : DONGGUAN FOREST Lit : Dongguan Dik Shu Lum d. Mark Wu Yiu Fai Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Gregory Wong Chung Hiu, Mark Wu Yiu Fai, Angelina Zhang (Cheung Woon Nga), Wylie Chiu Shek Chi, Jessica Kizaki, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Celia Kwok Wing Yi, Lee Muk Ching, Mo Qiwen, Daniella Wang Lidan, Shu Sum Yin, Mao Xuan, Tin Kai Man, Tony Ho Wa Chiu, Ng Lai Chu Opening September 2012 LOVE IS......PAJAMAS AKA : LOVE IS......PYJAMAS Can : Nam Yun Yu Yi Fok Lit : Men Are Like Clothes d. Vincent Kok Tak Siu Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Raymond Lam Fung, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam), Hai Qing CHRISTMAS ROSE Can : Sing Dan Mui Gwai d. Charlie Yeung Choi Nei Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Kwai Lun-Mei, Xia Yu, Liu Kai Chi, Qin Hailu, Regina Wan Qian TOGETHER Can : Joi Yut Hei d. Clarence Ford (Fok Yiu Leung) Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Michelle Chen, Angelababy, Ko Chen-Tung, Bosco Wong Chung Chak TRIAD Can : Jat Jik Lit : Promotion d. Lloyd Chan Yi Hung Irene Wan Bik Han, William Chan Wai Ting, Michelle Wai (Si Nga), Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Edward Chui Woai Dong, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Shirley Yim (Shuet Lei) [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] College-educated Harvard decides to become a gangster. He is promoted through the ranks, then heads his own team. As Hong Kong prepares for its 1997 handover, Harvard works with the police to ensure survival of his gang. His former boss BJ helps him out and they swear friendship. Harvard is able to move along with the times, cashing in on trends just ahead of the authorities. He gets into businesses beyond their jurisdiction, particularly internet porn. Harvard goes legitimate, getting rid of the violent aspects of gangsterhood, alienating the fighters and those who cannot adapt. Harvard decides to resolve a gangland power struggle by himself – but discovers that the person betraying him is... Can : Dut Shu Sun Fun Lit : Special Identity d. Clarence Ford (Fok Yiu Leung) Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Jing Tian, Zhang Hanyu, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Paw Ching Hee SAVING GENERAL YANG Can : Jung Lit Yeung Ga Jeung Lit : Valiant Yang Clan Generals d. Ronny Yu Yun Tai Adam Cheng Siu Chau, Xu Fan, Raymond Lam Fung, Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Wu Chun, Vic Chou Yu Man, Li Chen, Yu Bo, Fu Xinbo, Shao Bing Opening December 2012 CROSS AKA : SMILE FOR ME Can : Tin Ma Hung Hung d. Daniel Chan Yi Hung Simon Yam Tat Wa, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Liu Kai Chi, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Chen Ran, Zhang Ran, Morning Mo Tzu-yi, Tamio, Mimi Kung Chi Yun, Evelyn Choi Wing Yun THE MONKEY KING Can : Dai Lau Tin Gung Lit : Havoc In Heavenly Palace d. Soi Cheang Po Shui Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Peter Ho Yun Tung, Joe Chen Qian-En, Monica Mok Siu Kei, Wang Yuanyuan, Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Xia Zitong, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Calvin Cheng Ka Sing, Louis Fan Siu Wong Opening 2012 PASSION ISLAND Can : Yit Oi Doh Lit : Hot Love Island d. Kam Kwok Leung Simon Yam Tat Wa, Joan Chen, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Chang Chen, Xiao Song Jia, Janice Man Wing Shan Opening July 2012 Site : http://aeghk.com THE GRANDMASTERS AKA : THE GRAND MASTER Can : Yut Doi Jung Si Lit : One Generation Grand Master d. Wong Kar Wai Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Song Hye-Kyo, Zhao Benshan, Wang Xingchang Opening December 2012 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] With martial arts getting more popular in the Thirties, more people seek to learn them via the professionals at Foshan in Southern China. Some of the experienced masters like to challenge their counterparts and undergoing battles. To have their whole concentration, it is their practice to lock up the venues and no one is allowed to leave during battles. No food and no rest before reaching any results. Ip Man is a young rich man extremely talented in martial arts, but he chooses to keep a low profile. Yet this doesn't keep him out of these troubles ahead. One day he is trapped in this battleground so he has to use every means in order to get out of there. The masters are amazed by his abilities. Master Kung and his daughter Kung Yi are amongst, and the latter is attracted to this newcomer. A high warlord is assassinated by his own guard Yi Xian Tian. All masters in Foshan vow to take Tian down no matter what... --- [ NOW SHOWING ] POSTCARD Can : Jin Cheung Seung Dik Ming Shun Pin Lit : Postcard On The Battlefield d. Kaneto Shindo Etsushi Toyokawa, Shinobu Ohtake Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening June 28 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] At the end of World War II, countless Japanese people were sent to overseas battlefields to their deaths. Selected to fight in the Philippines, Morikawa knew his chances were slim and handed the postcard from his wife to fellow soldier Matsuyama. He asked him to tell his wife when he returned home...... DIN TAO: LEADER OF THE PARADE Can : Jun Tau d. Fung Kai Alien Huang, Crystal Lin, Alan Ko, Rating : IIA Length : 123 mins. Opening June 21 2012 [ CITYLINE MOVIES HONG KONG ] A-tai is a young man who dreams about becoming a rocker in the US. He quits school in Taipei and returns to his Taichung hometown before following his heart’s desire. A-tai has never been on good terms with his father, Uncle Da, who runs a dintao troupe. The father and son never make an effort to understand one another, and quarrel each time they meet. But Uncle Da has other things to worry about. While his company struggles to make ends meet, long-standing rival Wu Cheng and his troupe meet with success and popularity. Irked by Wu’s arrogance, A-tai decides to take the troupe’s demoralized members on a countrywide walk in search of inspiration to revamp the traditional folk art form. SHADOWS OF LOVE AKA : REPEAT, I LOVE YOU Can : Ying Ji Oi Yun Lit : Shadow Lover d. Calvin Poon Yuen Leung Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, Kwon Sang-Woo, Angela Chang (Cheung Siu Hom), Jing Boran, Sally Jing Tian, Sphinx Ting Chun Cheng Rating : I Length : 87 mins. Opening May 11 2012 in Malaysia Opening June 21 2012 Site : http://www.goldenscene.com/sol/sol-syn.html [ GOLDEN SCENE ] Flower girl Qin Xin is suddenly dragged into a power struggle for the inheritance of the big corporation, KNC, as well as for the love of her life, as she looks exactly like Paris - the missing daughter of the company’s boss. After Paris has gone missing during a skiing trip, the company’s CEO Quan accidentally runs into Qin Xin, who looks identical to Paris. Quan offers her a large fortune just to buy her time to disguise as Paris, which is the only choice he has to keep the company from falling into someone else’s hands before he finds the real Paris back. Qin takes the offer, and Quan thinks she is just a material girl who would do anything just for the money. Qin assumes the false identity and everyone in the company mistakes her to be Paris. As time goes by, Qin and Quan eventually fall in love with each other. But Qin is confused whether Quan is in love with her or with Paris. In fact, sometimes she gets lost in her role too. Just when Qin has become emotionally involved with Quan and has grown attached to her new life under the false identity, the real Paris mysteriously appears and wants to get back everything that belongs to her, including Quan. Faced with two women with identical appearances but entirely different personalities, Quan has to make a choice. THE WINGS OF THE KIRIN Can : Sun Tam Ga Hor Kei Lun ji Yik Lit : Master Detective Kaga the Wings of the Kirin d. Nobuhiro Doi Hiroshi Abe, Yui Aragaki, Rena Tanaka, Kiichi Nakai Rating : IIA Length : 129 mins. Opening June 21 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Under the kirin statue in the Nihombashi district of Tokyo, a male stabbing victim's body was found. Kyoichiro Kaga feels suspicious about the victim's behavior before his death: why would he not contact the police right after he was stabbed and walked for 8 minutes to the kirin statue instead? What secret did the suspect who is in a coma Yashima tell his girlfriend Kaori Nakahara? Kyoichiro Kaga begins a journey to solve all these mysteries... [ COMING SOON ] HEROIC DETECTIVE Can : Sun Tam Lei Oh Lit : Godly Detective Leo d. Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) Jerry Yan (Yin Sing Yuk), Shawn Yue Man Lok, Jessie Chiang (Gong Yu Sun), Tang Yan, Wilber Pan (Poon Wai Pak), Eric Tsang Chi Wai Site : http://www.timespl.com/en/production/item/197-heroic-detective [ TIMES PRODUCTION LTD ] In the City of Brightness in a new world in the year 2030, the evil power has spread throughout the City. And actually, the City is not bright at all. 'Brilliant Detective' Leo comes to know that the most wicked 'Crazy Gangster Group' are secretly making research into a brain-control device to control the humans. Whilst gathering the criminal evidence to sue the Group, the Group send killers from its subordinate the 'Horrific Tiger Gang' to stop Leo's investigation. In a plenty of fight against the Gang, Leo was framed and put into jail at the critical moment! Finally, with Leo's strong will and determination, Leo has eventually defeated the evil power and conquered the 'Horrific Tiger Gang' to safeguard the peace of the City. Moreover, Leo has also succeeded in ruining the invention plan of the 'Crazy Gangster Group' displaying poetic justice and chivalry to the full extent. WU DANG Can : Dai Mo Dong ji Tin Dei Muk Ma Lit : Big Wudang: Earth Heaven Secret Code d. Patrick Leung Pak Kin Vincent Chiu (Zhao Wenzhuo), Mini Yang Mi, Louis Fan Siu Wong, Dennis To Yu-Hang Xu Jiao, Paw Hee Ching, Lawrence Wong Hiu Length : 100 mins. Opening July 26 2012 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In early Republican China, rumors were going around about the treasure in Wudang Mountain. An American conspirator took his well-trained kung fu daughter to Wudang by sponsoring a Taoist martial arts competition, to steal the treasure. Out of expectation, a disciple represented Wudang to compete with other martial arts masters for the championship. During the competition, resentment incurred against different parties, the relationship became complicated, a Korean female Tai Chi descendant fell in love with the American conspirator and the secret of the treasure had been revealed. The treasure is the key of the magnetic field of Wudang, if it’s stolen, Wudang would be devastated. To protect Wudang, a group of young heroes rallied around to defeat grant masters. It’s the time the long-lost Wudang martial arts returned… DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA AND THE LAST HAVEN - ANIMAL ADVENTURE Can : Dor La A Mung -- Dai Hung Yu Kei Jik Ji Doh Lit : Doraemon -- Nobita and the Island of Miracles d. Kozo Kusuba Japanese animation Length : 99 mins. Opening July 26 2012 [ ASIAN WIKI ] Nobita and Doraemon use time tree Mochi and catches a big bird Moa, which has been extinct for 500 years ago. To protect extinct the animal, Nobita and Doramon go to Beremon Island which is protected by a golden beetle named Herakles. They meet a girl from the Rokkoro tribe and a boy who looks exactly like Nobita on Beremon Island... ONE PIECE 3D: STRAW HAT CHASE X TORIKO 3D KAIMAKU GOURMENT ADVENTURE!! d. Hiroyuki Sato (ONE PIECE 3D), Junji Shimizu (TORIKO 3D) Japanese animation Length : 70 mins. Opening July 26 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Luffy is in trouble! His straw hat has disappeared! Luffy's idol, pirate Red-Haired Shanks, gave it to him when he was little when he set his goal in life with him! To Luffy, the straw hat is more important than his own life. So no matter what trouble he runs into and what danger he is in he would absolutely never give it up. Luffy looks like any trace of the straw hat like mad, finally he discovers that a seagull has carried it away. At the same time, while looking for the hat Chopper and Usopp run into a ship in trouble and they rescue an old pirate Schneider. Schneider tells them a shocking story about the straw hat. The Thousand Sunny chases the soaring seagull into a danger filled Grand Line area. A marine base appears in front of them. Will the Straw hat Pirates be able to retrieve the symbolic Straw Hat?! Peck is looking for a gourmet hunter. The so-called gourmet hunter is someone who travels the world in search of undiscovered flavor and unknown ingredients. Peck is looking for the best among the gourmet hungers, Toriko. With a distributor's direction Peck goes to a small island, during a red haired boar's attack he finally runs into Toriko and immediately asks him for help to capture a strange bird, Gerold. Peck's village is on the brink as it is under the Gerold's attack. The bird's capture rating (International Gourmet Organization's rating of capture difficulty) is at least six, far surpassing level one in which 10 professional hunters are needed for capture...!? TATSUMI d. Eric Khoo (Yau Kam Hoi) Animation Rating : III Opening August 2 2012 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] TATSUMI celebrates the life and work of Japanese comics artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi. In post-war occupied Japan, young Tatsumi’s passion for comics eventually becomes a means of supporting his poor family. Already published as a teenager, talented Tatsumi finds even greater inspiration after meeting his idol, famous Disneyesque animator Osamu Tezuka. Despite his steady success, Tatsumi begins to question why Japanese comics should cater to children with cute and whimsical tales and drawings. In 1957, Tatsumi coins the term gekiga (dramatic pictures) and redefines the manga landscape by encouraging an alternative genre for adults. Realistic and disquieting, Tatsumi’s work begins to grapple with the darker aspects. VULGARIA Can : Dai Jook Hei Ket Lit : Vulgar Comedy d. Pang Ho Cheung Chapman To Man Jat, DaDa Chen Jing, Jim Chim Shui Man, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Hiro Hayama (Yip San Ho), Matt Chow Hoi Kwong Rating : III Length : 90 mins. Opening August 9 2012 Opening March 27 2012 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org/eng/film/detail/22/36147-vulgaria.html [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Pang Ho-cheung brings his many years of experience as director and producer to craft this ode to today's Hong Kong film industry. Like Pang, producer To Wai-cheung, our protagonist, must go north to find his funding, even if it means getting involved with a Guangxi triad head named Tyrannosaurus and experiencing "the ultimate sex". Another investment precondition: convincing 197s star Susan Shaw to act in a classic porno remake named DARING, I WANT IT TOO. Despite all the hardships, To is determined to make his film. With the uproarious, taboo-breaking Vulgaria, Pang gleefully exorcises all the restraints he has been bottling up with his bona fide, censorship-free Hong Kong movie. THE SILENT WAR AKA : THE WIND SEEKER Can : Ting Fung Jeh Lit : Wind Listener d. Alan Mak Siu Fai, Felix Chong Man Keung Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Zhou Xun Opening August 9 2012 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Things don’t always go as your eyes see while truth’s always hidden underneath. In 1950s, the China Republic Government is newly established. Revolutionists in different parts of China seek chances to revolt. Everywhere is restless and chaotic. 701 Headquarter, consists of Inspection, Interpretation and Operation, is set up to spy conspiracy through telegraph. But one day in October, all of a sudden, the enemy shut down 126 military channels for 30 hours. After these long hours, when they tune back the channels, only daily news is being broadcasted. Without concrete information, operators at the frontline are at risk. Chang Xue-ning is of Operation’s. She is sent back to the Headquarter as her identity has been disclosed in Hong Kong. Reporting in 701, she is astonished by her supervisor, Guo Zhong-xing, who used to woo her. Their relation is still a mystery. Xue-ning’s new mission is to seek for worthy who gets superb aural comprehension. She targets Luo San-er, the piano tuner of Song Qing Ling but it turns out she brings Luo’s personal assistant, He Bing to report duty. Bing is uncivilized and blind but his hearing is splendid - can even hear the wind. Is he strong enough to be the saviour in this silent war? DIVA Can : Wa Lai Ji Hau Lit : Behind The Elegance d. Heiward Mak Hei Yan Joey Yung Cho Yi, Hu Ge, Chapman To Man Jat, Mag Lam Ka Yan, Wai Ying Hung, Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Carlos Chan Ka Lok Opening August 16 2012 Opening August 30 2012 in Malaysia Site : http://www.emp.hk/title.php?film_id=108 [ EMPEROR MOTION PICTURE ] When an accident temporarily robs her of her voice, Diva J flees to a small deserted village to heal both her mental and physical wounds. Her life changes when she meets and falls in love with the blind Hu Ming, who inspires her to make a comeback. But, in her absence, a new diva has risen. R has become an overnight sensation that everyone sees as the main contender for J’s crown. Yet, their successes have come at a high price. J is secretly pining for a forbidden love that seems destined to wither, and R has found that the road to stardom is littered with estranged friends and painful break-ups. But in the midst of this, both divas rise to find their own voice. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Two divas shake off the pain of love to take center stage again THE PORK OF MUSIC Can : McDull Dong Dong Boon Ngor Sum Lit : McDull Dong Dong Accompanies My Heart d. Toe Tse Lap Man Animation Opening August 16 2012 LAN KWAI FONG 2 Can : Hei Oi Yeh Po 2 Lit : Like To Hang Out Late 2 d. Wilson Chin Kwok Wai Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu, Shiga Lin Si Nga, Mia Chen Jing Yi, Avis Chan Wai Sing, Linah Matsuoka, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Liu Yuqi, Sita Chan Hei Yi Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Jaime Fong Ka Yau Benji Chiang Man Kit, Deal Chong Tung Yan Opening August 23 2012 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] One night, a young and wild photographer at a party meets a rich girl with a mind of her own. They click instantly and set off the sparks of passion right away. Although they come from different backgrounds they do not mind at all. The rich girl's former boyfriend causes a rift between them. She even suddenly mentions a break up, which the photographer cannot accept...... NAKED SOLDIER d. Marco Mak Jennifer Tse Ting Ting, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Philip Ng, Ankie Beilke, Andy On Chi Kit Opening August 23 2012 Official Site : http://www.nakedsoldier-movie.com [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Interpol agent CK Long busted a billion-dollar drug deal fifteen years ago. The cartel has avenged itself by hiring Madame Rose's organization of assassins to kill CK Long's entire family. In revenge, she kills the entire family of chief investigator CK Long. Long himself survives, and believes his young daughter is still alive. In fact, for these fifteen years, the girl has been kidnapped by Madame Rose, brainwashed and trained into beautiful, sexy killer Phoenix. Phoenix has now become the top-ranked killer in Madame Rose's organization. She is skilled in combat, and always completes her missions. Thanks to her band of killers, Madame Rose has expanded her criminal organization, and now assigns missions in many parts of the world. CK Long has never imagined that he would one day become the target of his own daughter's mission. THE LION ROARS 2 Can : Hor Dung Si Hau II Lit : River East Lion Roars 2 d. Joe Ma Wai Ho Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, Xiao Shenyang Opening August 30 2012 Site : http://aeghk.com MY WAY Can : Dun Lok Ji Yut Lit : Day Of the Landing d. Kang Je-Gyu Jang Dong-Gun, Jo Odagiri, Fan Bingbing, Kim In-Kwon, Do Ji-Han, Lee Yeon-Hee [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Young Tatsuo who moves to Korea with his father runs into a Korean youth Joon-Sik who likes to run as much as he does. As adults they become a pair of marathon rivals. At the Olympic marathon trials Joon-Sik edges out Tatsuo, but under the Japanese track and field alliance's control Tatsuo wins. As World War II fully erupts, Joon-Sik is drafted into the Japanese army. Tatsuo becomes a new colonel. Since then Joon-Sik serves in the Japanese, the Russian and the German army. Tatsuo also walks through the journey with Joon-Sik. COLD WAR Can : Hong Jin d. Longman Leung, Sunny Luk Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Eddie Peng Yu-yen, Chin Kar Lok, Lam Ka Tung Opening September 27 2012 in Malaysia [ GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMAS MALAYSIA ] In Asia's safest city, the police have long been untouchable. Approaching midnight in Hong Kong, police headquarters receives an anonymous call: a fully-loaded police van carrying the force's, most advance equipment and five highly trained officers has disappeared off the grid. The hijackers possess direct knowledge of police procedures. They're already steps ahead. The police must meet a list of demands to ensure the hostage's release, including the delivery of a large ransom. Any delay will cost lives. The clock has begun to tick... BUDDY COPS Can : Sun Sau Ba Da Lit : Holy Beast "Brother" AKA : Sun Sau Ying Gaing Lit : Holy Beast Cops d. Peter Chik Michael Tse Tin Wa, Bosco Wong Chung Chak, King Kong, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Vincent Lam Wai, Lisa Cheng Opening August 23 2012 in Malaysia AFTER SCHOOL MIDNIGHTERS Can : Gwai Dan Hau Yuen ji Yeh Lit : Night of Strange School d. Hitoshi Takekiyo Japanese Animation Opening August 24 2012 PRINCESS AND SEVEN KUNG FU MASTERS Can : Siu Gung Jung Mo Lum Lit : Laughter Kung Fu Rocks Martial Art World d. Wong Jing Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Philip Ng Wan Lung, Dennis To Yu-Hang, Yuen Wah, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Wong Cho Lam, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Natalie Meng Yao, Kimmy Tong Fei, Monica Mok Siu Kei, Jiang Luxia, Rose Chan Ka Wun Opening August 27 2012 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] During the early years of the Republic era, in the North-East region of China, the people are suffering from the power struggle among the local Warlords, bandits, and Japanese invaders. Warlord Lam is not a leader of great vision, but having a patriotic heart, stands firm in his own beliefs, despite the several solicitations and temptations from Japan. The only ‘paradise’ within the region is ‘Lucky Town’, the one place where no one dared to attack. Rumors abound that this place is cursed, for whenever anyone attempted to invade Lucky Town, they would disappear and vanish without a trace. In reality, there are seven kung fu masters who have retreated into the shadows and resided here. They are Manysons Madonna and Madonhung, the owners of a steamed bread shop Nam Mor Bing, the Taoist priest Horny Four, the tailor Little Trumpet, the cosmetic salesman and Mamasan Maggie, the brothel owner. Every one of them is a master in his own right, keeping Lucky Town in peace. Lam’s daughter, Cheryl is very fond of culinary arts, and often does grocery shopping in Lucky Town. She is pretty and lovely and very much favoured by the Seven Masters, especially Horny Four who falls for her at first sight and regards her as his dream lover. The Japanese secret agent, Kiyoko Kurosawa, allied with traitors from the Tiger’s Den: Tiger Hong, Jaguar Hong and Phoenix Hong, to set up a secret outpost to send secret-coded messages back to Japan. Young patriots, Yan Fang who disguised herself as a man, and Howard Luo, infiltrate Tiger’s Den at night, trying to steal the code book. They lose the fight to the Hongs, Howard sacrifices himself to save Yan who was wounded. On the run, Yan is rescued by Cheryl. Mistaking Yan as a man, Cheryl falls for Yan. She then brings Yan to Lucky Town and begs the Seven Masters to cure Yan. On the other hand, Warlord Lam saves a pretty lady and grows fond of her. This lady is actually Kiyoko Kurosawa in disguise. Using Ninjutsu skills, Kiyoko seduces Lam and controls his will. She then organises a wedding for Lam and herself, in the hope of becoming the warlord’s wife so she can control Lam’s army. On the wedding day, Cheryl and the Seven Masters arrive in time to ruin her wedding plans. Lam regains his senses finally and unites together with the Seven Masters, to fight against Kiyoko and the Hongs... NATURAL BORN LOVERS Can : Tin Sun Oi Ching Kong Lit : Natural Born Love Maniac d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) Mandy Wong Chi Man, Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Ava Yu Kiu, Jason Chan Pak Yu Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei, Ciwi Lam Sze Man Elva Ni Chenxi, Christine Kuo, Anna Kay, Linah Matsuoka Opening September 6 2012 THE WEDDING DIARY d. Adrian Teh (Cheng Kin Kwok) Aniu, Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam, Kara Hui (Wai Ying Hung), Marcus Chin, Shaun Chen, Chris Tong Opening September 6 2012 Opening February 9 2012 in Malaysia [ GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMAS ] The Wedding Diary highlights disparities between the bride's and groom's families, from wealth levels to social differences between Singaporeans and Malaysians with its divergent Hokkien and Cantonese cultures. To please his future in-laws, the groom Daniel agrees to hold an extravagant dinner banquet in Singapore. On the wedding day, Daniel is dismayed the angpow money given by guests which he plans to use to foot the bill goes missing... HELTER SKELTER Can : Jing Yung Tin Hau Lit : Plastic Surgery Queen d. Mika Ninagawa Erika Sawajiri, Shinobu Terajima, Go Ayano Opening September 20 2012 THE BULLETS VANISHES Can : Siu Sut Dik Ji Dan d. Law Chi Leung Lau Ching Wan, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Liu Kai Chi, Mini Yang Mi Site : http://www.emp.hk/title.php?film_id=126&category=1 Opening September 27 2012 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In an arsenal during the warlord era in China, a girl, accused of stealing bullets, is shot to death by the Boss. Six months later, a series of murders occur. Policemen Bao and Guo investigate the case. But all the clues point to the dead girl! They then discover that “stealing bullets” is a cover-up for a conspiracy between the Boss and the Police Chief. The latter tries to have Bao and Guo killed, but that increases their determination to solve the mystery. Finally, they find the real murderer... TAICHI 0 d. Stephen Fung Tak Lun Eddie Peng Yu-Yen, Feng Shaofeng, Angelababy, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Shu Qi, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) Opening September 27 2012 [ GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMAS ] A gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead travels far to learn Tai Chi and eventually becomes a master. He then faces an army of steampunk invaders and must protect the villagers. SWITCH Can : Gok Ga Yum Mo ji Fu Chun San Gui Toh Lit : National Mission: Dwelling In the Fuchun Mountains d. Jay Sun Andy Lau Tak Wa, Zhang Jingchu, Lin Chiling, Tong Dawei Opening October 4 2012 in Malaysia Official Site : http://www.mediaasia.com [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] SWITCH revolves around the famous Chinese landscape painting "Dwelling In The Fuchun Mountains" by Huang Gongwang, which was split into two 300 years ago and exhibited separately in China and Taiwan. The film envisages that the painting is finally going to be put back together again, where a gang of thieves are scrambling to steal it. Special agent Xiao Jinhan and insurance company employee Lin Yuyan are on a mission to protect the world-famous drawing "Fu Chun Shan Ju Tu", which is the target of a Japanese gangster. CONSPIRATORS Can : A+ Jing Tam Lit : A+ Detective d. Oxide Pang Shun Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Jiang Yiyan Opening October 18 2012 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Chen Tan, a private detective in Thailand, travelled to Malaysia following the clues in a photo in order to reveal the truth behind the murder of his parents 30 years ago. There he finds a man called Chai, who directs him to Zheng, a Malaysian detective born in China. The two eventually stumble upon Chai's daughter, Zhi Wei and realise that she may hold the key to the mystery... CHINESE ZODIAC AKA : CZ12 Can : Sup Yi Sun Chiu Lit : 12 Chinese Zodiac Jackie Chan, Kwon Sang-Woo Opening December 13 2012 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Chinese hero Asian Hawk is not unlike Indiana Jones. This time he has to bring back the bronze head statues of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, which were sacked by the French and British armies from the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860. THE GUILLOTINES Can : Huet Dik Ji Lit : Blood Dropper d. Andrew Lau Wai Keung Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin), Shawn Yue Man Lok, Chris Lee Yuchun, Jing Boran, Opening December 20 2012 Official Site : http://www.mediaasia.com [ MEDIA ASIA ] During the Manchurian-ruled Qing Dynasty, Emperor Yong Zheng established a secret assassination squad known as the Guillotines to eliminate all who opposed him. Once heavily favored by the Emperor, the Guillotines are deemed expendable once Emperor Qian Long ascends to the throne and adopts Western ideas and technology. To consolidate his power under a new regime, the Emperor continues to use the Guillotines to persecute the conquered Han Chinese in a reign of terror and oppression. Led by master fighter Leng, the top ranked guillotine squad consists of five young warriors: Mu, San, Tai, Hutu and Buka. Serving the Qing Court unquestioningly, they have never failed in 348 missions to eliminate their targets. But their success has made them arrogant and complacent. Their next mission is to eliminate Wolf and his Shepherd gang. During the operation, the squad manages to trap Wolf. Just as they are about to execute him, the squad commander orders that he be captured alive. He secretly plans to use Wolf as a pawn in his bid for power. Wolf’s gang of rebels ambushes the Guillotines in their moment of hesitation. Wolf escapes, taking Mu hostage. With reports that Wolf has fled to the outer frontiers, the squad tracks him to a remote village outpost. On the other hand, the Emperor has sent his most trusted agent Du for the same mission and most importantly, to end the era of the Guillotines by replacing cold weapons with firearms. If only they make one false move, they will become the hunted. Facing annihilation, Leng and his Guillotines must outfight and outwit enemies from both sides. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] An elite squad of young imperial bodyguards, trained to use the deadly guillotines, is the last line of defense to the Emperor’s Court. But little do they realize the conspiracy behind their mission... BLIND DETECTIVE Can : Man Tam d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sammi Cheng Sau Man Opening February 7 2013 Official Site : http://www.mediaasia.com [ CINEMA ONLINE MALYASIA ] a former detective, forced to leave the service after turning blind, tries to make a living solving cold cases for the police. --- [ Entertainment URL ] MEDIA ASIA http://www.mediaasia.com EMPEROR MOTION PICTURES http://www.emp.hk PEGASUS MOTION PICTURES http://www.pegasusmovie.com WE PICTURES http://www.wepictures.com CINEMA POPULAR http://www.cinemapopular.com MEI AH http://www.meiah.com NEW ASIA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP http://www.aeghk.com GOLDEN SCENE http://www.goldenscene.com Commercial Radio http://www.crhk.com.hk Television Broadcast Limited http://www.tvb.com.hk --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] Courtesy of our neighbors at : High Level Entertainment's Concert & Event News Center http://www.levelhigh.com http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/1721/hlecaen.htm * ALAN TAM SHINE A LIGHT CHARITY CONCERT CANADA TOUR 2012 DATE AND TIME: October 13 2012 VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 649 Cambie Street Vancouver BC TICKET PRICES: VIP CA$250, 180, 110, 90, 70, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.cantonproductions.com/canton/entertainment/alan_tam.html 604-295-4800 MAL Audio Ltd Union Square 1033-8300 Capstan Way, Richmond AM-Call Wireless Crystal Mall 1211-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby Fotodigio Studio Ltd Union square Suite 1261, 8338 Capstan Way, Richmond World Vision 2218-13353 Commerce Parkway, Richmond * ALAN TAM SHINE A LIGHT CHARITY CONCERT CANADA TOUR 2012 DATE AND TIME: October 7 2012 VENUE LOCATION: Southern Jubilee 1415 14 Avenue Northwest Calgary AB Canada TICKET PRICES: VIP CA$150, 100, 80, 60, 40 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.cantonproductions.com/canton/entertainment/alan_tam.html 403-889-2200 Wah Loong Chinese Herbs Ltd Unit 9, 1003-9650 Harvest Hills Blvd., N.E. 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Calgary AB T2G 2B8 Canada Jenny's Optical Company Ltd. #119, 1518 center Street, NE * TSAI CHIN: GOLDEN MELODY CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Friday, October 5 2012 @ 8PM Saturday, October 6 2012 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd Richmond BC V6X 3P8 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $399.75, 279.75. 179.75, 109.75 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKET MASTER http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/110048D79D7C20C2 RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT http://www.riverrock.com/entertainment/event10051202.aspx * ALAN TAM SHINE A LIGHT CHARITY CONCERT CANADA TOUR 2012 DATE AND TIME: October 5 2012 VENUE LOCATION: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Front Street East Toronto ON M2E 1B2 Canada TICKET PRICES: VIP CA$250, 180, 110, 90, 70. 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.cantonproductions.com/canton/entertainment/alan_tam.html 905-696-2217 TICKET MASTER CANADA: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100048A2EAD1A815 Home Comfort Centre Unit E53, Pacific Mall, Markham Hague Quality Water Unit 5-9033 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill Elma Water Technologies Inc Unit 85, First Markham Place City Hollywood Cafe 4372 Steeles Avenue East, Markham World Vision Canada 1 World Drive, Mississauga * MIMI CHOO AND WAYNE LAI YIU CHEUNG DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 18 2012 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama Entertainment Centre Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $307.84, 160.94, 104.44, 81.84, 59.24 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKET MASTER http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/100048C6034CB695 * WU FUNG DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 16 2012 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd Richmond BC V6X 3P8 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $119.75, 99.75. 78.75, 58.75 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKET MASTER http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/110048D9D4FDD69B * GEORGE LAM CHI CHEUNG DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 2 2012 7PM Monday, September 3 2012 8:30PM VENUE LOCATION: Avalon Theatre Theatre Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $149.39, 104.19 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKET MASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/GEORGE-LAM-tickets/artist/1740067 * HONG KONG TVB LIVE 2012 Michael Tse Tin Wa, Fala Chen, Pierre Kanin Ngo, Grace Wong Kwan Hing DATE AND TIME: Sunday, August 26 2012 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama Entertainment Centre Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $307.84, 160.94, 104.44, 81.84, 59.24 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKET MASTER http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100048B9DE81B6FC * TSAI CHIN GOLDEN MELODY CONCERT 2012 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, August 4 2012 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: $158, 128, 98, 78, 58 Special Package Price: $238, 208, 178, 158, 138 (Ticket + Hotel + Bus Transportation) TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Jade Entertainment http://www.jadeentertain.com/blog/?p=125 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For Thursday, July 12 2012 10 W.E. d. Madonna Abbie Cornish, James D'Arcy, Andrew Riseborough, Oscar Isaac 9 MOTORWAY Can : Choi Cheh Lit : Driver d. Soi Cheang Po Shui Shawn Yue Man Lok, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Michelle Ye (Yip Shuen), Guo Xiaodong, Barbie Hsu (Tsui Hei Woon), Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung 8 LATE AUTUMN Can : Man Chau d. Kim Tae-Yong Tang Wei, Hyun Bin, James C. Burns, Kim Jun-Seong 7 SILENCED Can : Mo Sing Lap Hom Lit : Silence Cry d. Hwang Dong-Hyuk Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-Mi 6 HOTARU THE MOVIE: IT'S ONLY A LITTLE LIGHT IN MY LIFE Can : Ying Ji Guong: Law Ma Ga Kei Lit : Light of Firefly: Roman Wedding Date Haruka Ayase, Naohito Fujiki, Yasuko Matsuyuki, Yuya Tegoshi 5 THE FOUR Can : Sei Dai Ming Bo Lit : Four Great Marshals d. Gordon Chan Ka Seung Collin Chou, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Crystal Liu Yifei, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Deng Chao 4 PAINTED SKIN: THE RESURRECTION d. Wuershan Zhou Xun, Vicki Zhao Wei, Chen Kun, Feng Shaofeng, Mini Yang Mi 3 ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER d. Timur Bekmambetov Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell, Marton Csokas 2 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN d. Marc Webb Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary 1 ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT d. Steven Martino, Mike Thurmeier Animation English Voices: Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Nikci Minaj, Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS PAINTED SKIN: THE RESURRECTION AKA : PAINTED SKIN 2 Rating : IIB Length : 131 mins. Opening July 5 2012 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] According to demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. THE FOUR Rating : IIA Length : 118 mins. Opening July 12 2012 in Malaysia [ GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMAS ] An undercover agent is assigned by his corrupt chief to infiltrate a rival department and sabotage their investigation of counterfeit currency. What he discovers is the counterfeiter's real plan. To overthrow the capital. Not by flooding it with funny money, but with an army of undead. [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Adapted from a famous Wu-Xia series, "THE GREAT FOUR DETECTIVES", the movie is a fresh spin to the tale of four detectives skilled in martial arts that are hired by the Emperor to solve various mysteries. The four detectives, Liu Yifei as Heartless, Collin Chou as Metal Hand, Ronald Cheng as Life Chase and Deng Chao as Cold Blooded have individual special powers. They are strict and impartial, seeking justice on behalf of the citizens and even discovered the secret plot of evil minister planning to take over the throne. HOTARU THE MOVIE: IT'S ONLY A LITTLE LIGHT IN MY LIFE Rating : I Length : 109 mins. Opening July 5 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Hotaru Amemiya, the female lead in the manga, is a beer loving, romance neglecting work-aholic "dry woman". One day, by the chance she begins a life of cohabitation with her boss Seichi Takano. Thus a small light has been lit in Hotaru's romantic world. Hotaru and Seichi Takano marries, after which she learns that the boss' dream is to spend a "Roman Holiday" with her love and decides to go to Italy with him. Yu Saeki is looking for her sister who left Japan gets along famous with Hotaru who sits next to him on the flight to Italy. He gradually grows fond of Hotaru. By chance, they run into Yu's sister Rio Saeki. Rio loses something important, becomes very negative "dry woman" who is disinterested in everything, and runs away to live in Italy. Later, Rio introduces Boss Takano to her brother as her fiance. Will Hotaru and the boss' relationship change due to Rio's appearance? SILENCED Rating : III Length : 125 mins. Opening June 21 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] This is a true story that happened in a South Korean school for the deaf. Since 2000, the principle and several teachers cruelly abused and sexually violated the handicapped students aged between 7 to 22 in the school and were not discovered until five years later. Yet due to the South Korean justice system loophole they avoid the penalties that they deserve with unreasonably light sentences. The media widely reported the matter to the shock of the nation and the case is retried recently. The fact that angers people: the teacher who sexually violated students are still teaching in that school. LATE AUTUMN Rating : IIA Length : 114 mins. Opening July 5 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Sentenced to prison for murder, a female prisoner receives a chance to leave the prison due to good behavior. On the way she runs into a sweet talking drifter who deliberately gets close to her. They gradually become fond of each other... MOTORWAY Rating : IIB Length : 89 mins. Opening June 21 2012 Opening June 28 2012 in Malaysia Official Site : http://www.mediaasia.com [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Sean is an overconfident rookie in the Stealth Riders, a secret police unit consisting of the best drivers in the force that targets underworld racing and fugitives on the run. Jensen is a legendary getaway driver, who's never been caught before his retirement 15 years ago. When Sean chances upon Jensen one day, he thinks his day has finally come. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, July 14 2012 15 MING MING Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin http://youtu.be/GoRiq4zFxHI 14 ALL YOU NEED IS ME Fiona Sit Hoi Kei http://youtu.be/CteSTqRU5I4 13 YOU EXIST IN MY SONG Can : Ngor Dik Gor Sing Lui Qu Wanting (Kuk Yuen Ting) http://youtu.be/ywJ5bR7g-Vo 12 LOVE YOU Can : Oi Nei Kimberley Chen Fong Yu http://youtu.be/KGrulNiJ6Uc 11 OPEN YOUR EYES Can : Jung Oi Ngan RubberBand http://youtu.be/TtgyVR8vY98 10 DISTANT SONG Can : Yuen Gor Huang Ying, Denis Ng Tung http://youtu.be/Q5XBljNNEow 9 IN MY ARMS Can : Joi Ngor Wai Lui Abin Fang (Fong Gwing Bun) http://youtu.be/E9OTbwlLVU4 8 NOT SO EASY Can : Ho But Yung Yi Jane Zhang Liangying http://youtu.be/_QrmES5Ri7o 7 FOOL'S BLISS Can : Min Keung Hung Fok James Lin (Lam Yau Ga) http://youtu.be/rX31vEbpI0s 6 BB 88 Khalil Fong Datong http://youtu.be/nvjl90jY278 5 HEAVY FLAVOR Can : Chung Hau Mei Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/Zipi3RR2cJQ 4 VERY HARD TO COME BY Can : Ho Lan Dut Della Ding Dong http://youtu.be/8yvWJ6nq_HE 3 VALENTINE'S DAY A-Do http://youtu.be/noX8cd4u5HA 2 DO YOU DARE Can : Nei Gum But Gum LaLa Hsu (Tsui Gai Ying) http://youtu.be/HLibG1_lcTk 1 LET ME LOVE YOU Can : Yeung Ngor Oi Nei Anthony Neely (Ngai On Tung) http://youtu.be/9cNgMoiwgQc ------ [ Yakety Yak ] The views and opinions expressed here are purely those of the writer and in no way reflect those of Hong Kong Film Top 10 Box Office, its contributors and affiliated web sites. While Your Chaffing Editor is waiting in line for PEOPLE LIKE US, below is some upcoming alternatives in New York. Enjoy! Jer Jer Stinks, Your Chaffing Editor Top Ten Central ======== 2012 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL courtesy of Subway Cinema http://www.subwaycinema.com/nyaff12/ ======== KOREAN MOVIE NIGHT courtesy of the Korean Cultural Service http://www.koreanculture.org/index.php Every other Tuesday @ 7pm Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick Street, on the corner of Canal Street, one block from the A, C, E and 1 train Canal Street stops) Price? Free. All seating is first-come, first served. Doors open at 6:30pm. UPCOMING MOVIES Korean Movie Night Series Four: YOON JIN-SEO - An Actress on the Edge: FROM OLDBOY TO BEASTIE BOYS Nearly a decade ago, Yoon Jin-Seo exploded onto the world of cinema with her star-making role in Park Chan-wook’s blockbuster OLDBOY. The stunning 29-year-old young actress has been a staple of the Korean film industry ever since and from the supernatural horrors of Ki-hwan Oh’s Voices to the laugh-packed Good Day for an Affair, this petite powerhouse has the world’s attention and shows no signs of slowing down. After ten short years, her résumé now tallies more than a dozen of Korea’s biggest features, so it’s no surprise that the Korean Cultural Service – in association with The New York Asian Film Festival – is immensely proud to present two of this talented, boundary-pushing young actress’ most powerful new films… with Ms. Jin-Seo herself in attendance! Tuesday, JULY 24, 2012 @ 7pm BEASTIE BOYS (2008) The once-affluent Seung-Woo (pop superstar Yoon Kye-Sang) is now relegated to serving female customers at a host bar - a late-night job that dangerously flirts with male prostitution. When his encounters with the lovely Ji-Won (Yoon Jin-Seo) turn into more than just a customer-host relationship, the realities of his job quickly rear their ugly head. Meanwhile, his drunk, gambling-obsessed boss Jae-Hyeon (The Chaser’s Ha Jung-Woo) is causing his own complications and, when every problem suddenly collides – Seung-Woo discovers it’s going to take more than just street smarts for him to come out this job unscathed. --- [ WHAT IS YOUR CHAFFING EDITOR LISTENING TO ] LET'S GO Calvin Harris featuring Ne-Yo http://youtu.be/5zCy3EWs9Q0 ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com