From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (July 19 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. Sonija Kwok Sin Nei who celebrates her birthday on the 22nd B. Mag Lam Yun Tung who celebrates her birthday on the 21st C. Jo Kuk Cho Lam who gave birth to a daughter on the 19th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2012/07/25) Cherie Chung Chor Hung, Coco Lee Man, Kelly Chen Wai Lam yesterday attended the largest Max Mara Hong Kong flagship store opening. Speaking of Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha)'s movie comeback, Hung Goo excitedly congratulated her but she for now had no plan to take roles. "Everyone please give me some time so I can gradually learn to get used to the cameras again. I don't have any acting bug, let film productions to their own fate!" * (2012/07/25) Raymond Lam Fung and Raymond Wong Pak Ming's 18 year old new comer Karena Ng Chin Yu were rumored to have hooked up while working together on the film LOVE IS PAJAMAS (NAM YUN YU YI FOK). Reportedly they were caught on a date earlier, when Fung Lam ditched Ng Chin Yu to escape the media. Lam Fung yesterday had no response while Ng Chin Yu took the initiative to "defuse" the situation. Ng Chin Yu yesterday responded through her manager, "Lam Fung is just an ordinary friend, we are not dating." She explained that she and Lam Fung attended a private dinner with a group of friends. They were nearby so they shared a taxi to the destination, but Lam Fung remembered that he had to buy something. Thus he got off halfway and they met up at the dinner. Ng Chin Yu sounded very protective of Lam Fung. Reportedly Lam Fung at the karaoke party sang a love song to Ng Chin Yu. Her manager again said, "Actually this karaoke event was a LOVE IS PAJAMAS wrap event. the entire team was there. Lam Fung didn't sing the song as reported." * (2012/07/24) THE PORK OF MUSIC (MCDULL DONG DONG BOON NGOR SUM) will soon be released. Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and Ronald Cheng Chung Kei provided their voices to the Principle, Mrs. Mak and plastic manager Big M. Chau Sun and Kwan Yu have been performing as in the first film THE STORY OF MCDULL. Over the years fans have already recognized Chau Sun as the Principle and Kwan Yu as Mrs. Mak. Chau Sun said that providing his voice to the Principle was not difficult at all, only that he had to find his angry Chaozhou guy voice again. "I will even sing OUR BRILLIANCE UNDER THE FOREST SHADE." Kwan Yu provided her voice in Cantonese and Mandarin as Mrs. Mak. She and McDull sang BANANA EATING GOOD CHILDREN while Cheng Chung Kei performed the nostalgic song WHEN SOMEONE SHEDS TEARS ON THE JOURNEY. * (2012/07/24) Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi's recent films have not performed ideally as she has been called the "box office poison". Even so, Pak Chi's name remained influential as her film offers were endless. Earlier she teamed up with popular Mainland star Xiao Shenyang, national treasure class actor Zhao Benshan, gossip star Zhang Xinyu in the sequel of her representative work THE LION ROARS 2 (HOR TUNG SI HAU 2). In the trailer, Mainland actors Zhao Benshan and Xiao Shenyang displayed their abilities. Pak Chi continued to demonstrate her "sassy" ways. Years later Pak Chi reprised her role as a "sassy wife" and even risked danger for her husband numerous times. She put on a male disguise and snuck into the military camp and battled the general Huang Wei-De. * (2012/07/24) Mag Lam Yun Tung in the film DIVA gave her first on screen kiss. In it she and her on screen boyfriend Carlos Chan Ka Lok had many bed scenes. They even had a passionate kiss on the street, drastically different from her usual nice girl image. Lam Yun Tung said that the set was decorated like her room so it was very familiar, the difference was the addition of a guy. Lam Yun Tung was not resistant to intimate scenes. "I wasn't embarrassed. No one should over think it. Instead the feeling is like a pair of children playing on the bed, even more flavorful than the passion that everyone is looking for." Chan Ka Lok had nothing but praise for Lam Yun Tung. He even described their street kiss as a "fatal kiss". "The kiss scene was shot in the middle of the road, which was very thrilling. At the time the road wasn't blocked and a car could drive by at any time." Lam Yun Tung gladly accepted her "first time" being taken. She felt that the kiss was not the hardest part but kissing in front of so many. It felt like a performance. * (2012/07/24) The new film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) two nights ago held a sharing forum. Chapman To Man Jat had a thorough exchange in foul language with viewers. He joked that he has already handed the important mission of breaking YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE box office to DaDa Chen Jing. If she succeeds, he will make a new film for her to star in. To Man Jat explained, "No one knew Michelle Chen before, so this time I completely rely on DaDa." To Man Jat joked that DaDa has already been upgraded to a film star. To Man Jat said, "Pang Ho Cheung and I often took jabs at DaDa. Because she is now a film star, she constantly took jabs at the Book Fair pseudo models. I wanted to take jabs at pseudo models but I couldn't, so I could only take jabs at DaDa." * (2012/07/21) John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) earlier discovered a tumor in his neck. After his operation he rested in Taiwan and the U.S. for several months. Recently recovered he has returned to work in Beijing and looked much thinner. Ng Yu Sum thanked his doctors in Beijing as they discovered his tumor, which might have deteriorated later. "When the tumor was found, I was planning my new film LOVE AND LET LOVE (SUN SEI LUEN). The set construction has already begun and the actors have joined the cast. I could only put a halt to it." LOVE will start production next year. Before it Ng Yu Sum will remake the classic foreign film LE SAMOURAI in Germany. Speaking of film, Ng Yu Sum in recent years has seen some strange film industry phenomenon. Many young directors did not even know where to put their cameras. Some directors even had help from assistant directors with the scene break down, and certain stars controlled directors. Ng Yu Sum lamented that no one real big Chinese film has appeared. "Actually there was one, the 1994 Zhang Yimou film TO LIVE. This film had a big film structure, a story during a big era. Now the film concept is thousands of soldiers and horses. My RED CLIFF (CHET BIK) also suffered from the same flaw. The script was rather weak and a lot of chapters were spent on the scenery without enough ability." Ng Yu Sum said that RED CLIFF aside from technical issues also had some more exaggerated performances from the cast. The performance was more formulaic. No matter what it was not as natural as other people's big films as it lacked realism. * (2012/07/21) After 18 years, the 57 year old Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha) has been rumored to return for the Zhang Yimou directed new film DRAGON KISS with Angelina Jolie, "New Mou Girl" Hu Ling and Long Long. The film's production cost will reach 100 million yuan RMB. Yesterday a Mainland media outlet reported that Lam Ching Ha at a recent fashion event was asked whether she will star in the Zhang Yimou's new film. At the time she smiled and admitted, "Of course I will perform!" As for scenes with new comer Hu Ling, Lam Ching Ha lightly said, "Give new comers a chance, then years later you will be able to see a face that is as old as mine!" * (2012/07/21) The Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi starred film THE LION ROARS 2 (HOR DUNG SI HAU 2) will be released soon. Her armor look has been unveiled. While in the armor Pak Chi looked strong, actually during the shoot she suffered. The film was shot in the blazing August last year when the temperature reached 35 degree Celsius and rain was constant. Although the location was dirty and muddy, Pak Chi did not complain. The director and the action director worried that she would slip and ask for a double, but she declined as she insisted on personally performing. * (2012/07/20) Jeana Ho Pui Yu and Angelina Zhang (Cheung Woon Nga) yesterday promoted their film DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY (YUT LO HEUNG SAI) original novel at the Book Fair. The 34D Cheung Woon Nga pushed up for the occasion but the tardy Jeana was exceptionally conservative. Both starred in DUE WEST. Jeana was asked about Cheung Woon Nga stealing her thunder, Jeana asked, "Who is Cheung Woon Nga? I don't mind, we are in the same movie. When she is sexy, I can be conservative!" * (2012/07/20) The film LOVE IS......PAJAMAS (NAM YUN YU YI FOK) two nights ago held a wrap banquet. Boss Raymond Wong Pak Ming presented bird's nest to Teresa Mo Kwan Shun as nourishment for her comeback, a cookbook to Karena Ng Chin Yu who did not know how to cook even eggs, a golden pig gift certificate to Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) as Raymond Lam Fung wished her a wedding this year. She accepted but later explained that she was only joking. Lynn recently suffered from an old hip injury acting up and would rest for awhile at home. As for unwed pregnancy rumors and that due to boyfriend Aaron Kwok Fu Sing declining marriage she had an abortion, Lynn said, "The more they writing the dumber they get, it's neither a story nor news. When I stay home people would write about me like this!" She said that she has experienced a lot of rumors, when the reports passed she would not be mad. Lynn felt that abortion was immoral and she would not take part. "I can't take a life. If I am lucky enough to be pregnant, it would be very rare. Ultimately you can't just say you don't want it. People who understand me definitely wouldn't believe the rumors. Yet people online would believe them. I am truly very helpless." Reports also claimed that her friends leak information, Lynn was rather sorry but did not lose confidence in her friends. "I don't have any secret, I don't mind if friends know. I too need someone to talk to." Why does she not talk with Sing Sing? Lynn said, "Guys are hard to talk to. He should be talking with his friends about cars." Lam Fung in the film had no intimate scene with Lynn. He joked, "No, I don't want to stand tippy toe." He thanked the tall Lynn for wearing flats for the shoot so he would not be embarrassed. Lam Fung said that he was not a chauvinist. "In the past I have had girlfriends who were taller than me in heels. I permitted girlfriends to wear something sexy, but of course not when she was just going to pick up something! As long as the situation is suitable it's fine." * (2012/07/20) Carina Lau Ka Ling two nights ago attended a Gucci event. She denied that she was interested in investing in film. "I at most would be a producer. I lack life experience and organizational skills. I am no match for my role model Shi Nansun, for now I can just be an actress. In September I will work on the DETECTIVE DEE prequel in Hengdian." With the earlier Hengdian rape and murder rumors, Ka Ling said that she would increase security. "I will hire 4 bodyguards like (Andy) Lau Tak Wa and they will take turn to protect me. I am not afraid of ghosts, people are the most terrifying. I would be scared out of my wits." * (2012/07/20) Chapman To Man Jat and Dada Chen Jing were guests at the Taipei Film Festival. Dada caught attention with her low cut dress. To Man Jat said, "(Krystal) Tin Yui Nei didn't play Mrs. 'Following'. Because my health has deteriorated after the illness, even when beauties surround me my wife is still very at ease." As for the film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) causing a very big stir, To Man Jat said, "It's not anything high class. In the film the most vulgar character is (Ronald) Cheng Chung Kei because he is both low class and funny." He said that if the film would be released in the Mainland, only five minutes might be left from editing. * (2012/07/19) Joey Yung Cho Yi and Chapman To Man Jat starred in the film DIVA, which will be released this summer. In the film Joey played a music diva like herself, surrounded by manager To Man Jat, driver Wilfred Lau Ho Lung (Si Hing) and assistant Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai); off screen Joey and Si Hing fell in love on the set and the film became the mark of their relationship. Joey avoided mentioning Si Hing throughout the process, but when she mentioned that she in order to get into her character used a lot of her own true feeling. "All of my heart break, upset, blossoming view on love are used in the film." Ah Jat joked, "I can tell you are blossoming!" When Ah Jat was asked about Joey and Si Hing missing from the Guangzhou location shoot, Ah Jat said, "Our entire team indeed stayed in the same hotel, but I didn't pay any special attention to the two of them!" Joey added, "We knew each other originally, it's not all that mysterious." Joey again changed the subject and said that the film production in turn gained her friendship with Ah Jat. As for winning the love with Si Hing, Joey bashfully laughed and said, "Let's not talk about that!" Speaking of the lack of Si Hing in the trailer, was Joey deliberately keeping a low profile? Producer Ah Jat explained that "The trailer was cut earlier, at the time I didn't know something like this would happen." However Ah Jat admitted that when considering the film promotion, he once thought about gaining attention with the "Lung Yi Romance". After further consideration he felt that it was not necessary, but he would not avoid Si Hing to promote. Joey's past film box office has been average. She joked, "I can't lose this time because I have never won." Yet before the shoot she was worried for producer Ah Jat. "I asked him many times whether he was afraid of casting me, because when a producer failed there will be no next time. My acting was mediocre." Ah Jat instead had confidence. Earlier with Gillian Chung Yun Tung he achieved the best performance. He said, "The most important is the word of mouth. Joey is an amateur actress, her full time job is music diva. The most important is for viewers to feel her performance is good. This time she as the diva could use her real emotions, if she performed poorly she would get spanked. Yet this time she let go." Joey admitted that she gave her all in her performance. Aside from the kiss scene, she also had a back baring scene. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. APPLE DAILY, JULY 21 2012, ELECTRIC FILM ROAD CURSING IN SUPPORT OF HONG KONG FILM The Hong Kong Book Fair has been accused of being vulgar as it has become the pseudo model photo books retail center. However, in the just past Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Pang Ho Cheung directed category III film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) obviously flies under the vulgar banner. Foul language flies all over the film and continuously rapes viewer ears. Yet the victims of the 90 minute abuse still have no complaint. The director actually wants to make up for Hong Kong films that have not used foul language in the past. In it five major scenes leave viewers holding their bellies, and the film is about the bloody and tearful history of Hong Kong film professionals. - HO WING NING VULGARIA Release Date: August 9 Forced Human Donkey Intercourse If you ask whether VULGARIA's lead is the on screen producer Chapman To Man Jat, the stardom starved Dada Chen Jing, or the foul language filled Ronald Cheng Chung Kei. I would say they are the two donkeys who only appear in the film twice and do not have big roles. First they appear after a banquet for the wealthy. Cheng Chung Kei as the Mainland mob boss arranges for the donkey sex show for To Man Jat and Simon Loui Yu Yeung to enjoy. The scene is already hilarious. The second time Cheng Chung Kei wants to arrange for his own "girlfriend" to appear in the film. To Man Jat even describes it as a definitely drastic changes in the film industry. Producer Turned Pubic Hair The film opens with the To Man Jat played film producer at an university forum. When professor Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui asks how he would describe the producer job, To Man Jat without any hesitation describes the position with the term "pubic hair". The appeaser between the director, the boss and the actors. VULGARIA's foul language only reflects reality. Pang Ho Cheung in the interview mentions that in the past few decades Hong Kong films were wrongly made, because he has never heard mob negotiations without any foul language. He hopes through this chance to correct Hong Kong films. Strange Dishes To Man Jat heads north to ask Cheng Chung Kei to invest in his new film, which reflects a real side of today's Hong Kong film development. In gold and silver accessories, T Rex Cheng Chung Kei looks rough and even outdated. Foul language never leaves his mouth. He even treats To Man Jat to wild delicacy, with dishes named Dragon Tiger and Phoenix snakes cats and chickens are considered normal. Yet the appearance of Cow Joy (Cow sexual organs) makes To Man Jat feel like he just attended a biology class. To Man Jat after this meal thinks that he has escaped, but the T Rex arranged entertainment is the real kicker. Foul Language Abilities Pseudo model Chen Jing in the film plays a film industry new comer who is willing to sell her body to make a movie. Nicknamed Pop Rock Candy, Dada's "co-stars" in the film range from the producer to the actor. She has Pop Rock Candy on her at all times and makes a living with her mouth. She is so skilled that no one can withstand more than a minute. The idea is almost as excessive as the film PASSION (HO CHING)'s Josie Ho Chiu Yi character Chiu Long Long. In addition, in the film DaDa plays with the Wii. Her sexy performance can rival her earlier photo book. Cherie Guest Stars Following Pang Ho Cheung's LOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING) numerous guest star tradition, Loui Yu Yeung, Best Supporting Actress Susan Shaw Yam Yam and the 3D SEX AND ZEN: EXTREME ECSTASY (3D YUK PO TUEN ji GIK LOK BO GAM) star Hiro Hayama all appear in VULGARIA. Cherie Miriam Yeung Chin Wa plays an equal opportunity council employee. She speaks on behalf of the foreign born female assistant Fiona Sit Hoi Kei who accuses To Man Jat of sexual harassment with the term "La Sai". Yeung Chin Wa only appears for a few minutes is still Cherie possessed. She is just missing Jimmy. Short Film Preview Director Pang Ho Cheung before the VULGARIA release promotes online with several production highlight videos. The short films are filled with foul language. The director even hopes through this film to correct Hong Kong films and make up for the past unrealistic Hong Kong films that left out foul language dialogues. The director adds in ideas that he wants to use but cannot. They even talk about the variety of difficulties that Hong Kong film professionals face today. With BUFF's draw the videos online in a short time have already attracted a lot of discussions. [ 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 ] 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 Rating : I 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 Rating : I 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...!? 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. 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 15 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening August 16 2012 Opening August 30 2012 in Malaysia Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-DIVA.php 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. Brian Tse Lap Man Cantonese Voices: Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, the pancakes, Cheung Ching Chung Animation Opening August 15 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening August 16 2012 Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-McDull-The-Pork-of-Music.php [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] The Chun Tin Fa Fa Kindergarten is on the brink of closing. The children forms a choir to raise money. McDull runs into children from the kindergarten and they all look like some local thugs. [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Faced with skyrocketing rents, the Chun Tin Fa Fa Kindergarten forms a children's choir to help pay for the expenses. Supported by its Shamshuipo neighbours, the Headmaster takes the kids out to every outlandish occasion, and eventually sing their way into the HK Coliseum! Behind the laughter and the farce, are the bumbling Headmaster's enduring devotion to education. If music be the words of love... GF*BF Can : Nui Pung Yau Nam Pung Yau Lit : Girlfriend*Boyfriend d. Yang Ya-Che Kwai Lun-Mei, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan, Rhydian Vaughan (Fung Siu Ngok), Bryan Chang Shu-Hao Rating : IIB Length : 106 mins. Opening August 14 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening August 30 2012 Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-GF-BF.php [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] At 17, Liam and Mabel already cannot be closer. In the eyes of their classmates they are childhood sweethearts. Yet such an intimate relationship begins to deteriorate after Aaron appears! The rebellious and wild Aaron often tries to get close to Mabel through Liam; but Liam has no ill will toward him. They even continue to be like brothers; Mabel is not only surprised but also confused. "When we are 30, neither of us has a lover then we should be together." Liam has not made his feelings about Mei Bo's promise known. The silent rejection instead makes Mei Bo accept Aaron's pursuit, but Liam has not backed out of the triangle. Instead at the university he quietly becomes Aaron's student movement partner, bringing them even closer. As time passes, the trio's beautiful relationship gradually becomes lost, trapped between friendship and love... WILD 7 Can : 7 Gum Gong Lit : 7 Golden Golem d. Eiichiro Hasumi Eita, Kippei Shiina, Ryuhei Maruyama, Tsuyoshi Abe, Takashi Ukaji, Yusuke Hirayama, Minoru Matsumoto, Kyoko Fukada, Kiichi Nakai Length : 109 mins. Opening August 14 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening August 30 2012 Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-GF-BF.php [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] A terrorist organization steals a special virus with a fatal strike attempt at the entire nation. Wild 7 is again ordered to take action. The so called Wild 7 is seven elite members that the police has chosen form a group of super criminals. They are responsible for the worst of the worst; their motto is "criminals who the law cannot prosecute must be executed on the spot!" Wild 7 has always been an eye for an eye, keeping law and order out of their minds. In order to protect the innocent, they in the midst of high speed motorcycle chases and bloody gun fights swear to storm the terrorist organization's nest. Yet after a series of investigations Wild 7 discovers the complicated plot behind the stolen virus as the shocking conspiracy is about to erupt... BEAUTIFUL 2012 Can : Sing Nui Chook Jo Mau Lit : Thriving Woman Rent-A-Cat d. Kim Tae-Yong, Gu Changwei, Tsai Ming-Liang, Ann Hui On Wa Gong Hyo-Jin, Yan Lianke, Lee Kang-Sheng, Francis Ng Chun Yu Length : 90 mins. Opening August 17 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Beautiful-2012.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] What is beautiful? Kim Tae-yong's You Are More than Beautiful turns that mundane thing called money, clouded by unfortunate yet inevitable deceit, into a quest for kindness and beauty. Gu Changwei's characters must face up to reality and play the expectation game in Long Tou. Tsai Ming-Liang's Walker ponders aloud if Hong Kong is beautiful, or strangely beautiful, or beautifully strange. Finally, in Ann Hui's My Way, the pursuit of beauty lies in the risky business of making decisions – big big decisions. KEY OF LIFE Can : Sut Si Sat Sau Lit : Lost Key Killer d. Kenji Uchida Masato Sakai, Ryoko Hirosue, Teruyuki Kagawa Length : 128 mins. Opening August 17 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Rent-a-Cat.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Failing actor Sakurai's preparations to end his life end with a bathhouse locker key switch-up, a blow to the head for successful professional killer Kondo and about of amnesia. While impersonating Kondo Sakurai quickly realises the man's life isn't exactly above board and soon finds himself dodging Yakuza and creating a mess that Kondo will have to clean up if he's to start a new life with Kanae, the woman who sets Kondo straight. RENT-A-CAT Can : Sing Nui Chook Jo Mau Lit : Thriving Woman Rent-A-Cat d. Naoko Ogigami Mikako Ichikawa, Reiko Kusamura, Kei Tanaka Length : 110 mins. Opening August 17 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Rent-a-Cat.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Sayoko is the Japanese equivalent of the crazy cat lady, except that she's still young and attractive. After accepting that felines seem to have an affinity towards her, she soon begins her new vocation – renting out cats to lonely folks. But deep down, she is no different from those she is renting out her pets to. Unfolding in four vignettes rather than as straightforward narrative, the film reveals Sayoko and her furry friends' antics and ultimately charms us with its gentle humor and sweetness. ARCHITECTURE 101 Can : Chor Luen Jook Jik 101 Lit : First Love Architecture Trace 101 d. Lee Yong-Ju Uhm Tae-Woong, Han Ga-In, Lee Je-Hoon, Bae Suzy Length : 111 mins. Opening August 18 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Seung-Min is a 35 year old architect. One day, he receives a surprising business deal. The female client named Seo-Yeon is his crush during his university days. Seo-Yeon asks Seung-Min to rebuild her ancestral home on Jeju Island. In order to have his first signature work in his life as soon as possible, Seung-Min is determined to take this deal. Yet as soon as he steps into the familiar small home, his memory also returns to th "Architecture 101" classroom at the University when he first saw Seo-Yeon. The 20 year of Seung-Min behind the innocence and the ambiguity has never made his feelings known to the young Seo-Yeon... As time flies, 15 years later the sweet but sad first love memory floods back to the hearts of Seung-Min and Seo-Yeon. The times have changed, but the people and the events have not; can the unfinished first love repeat itself in the modern space and time? IN ANOTHER COUNTRY Can : Ta Heung Dik Nui Yun Lit : Woman Of Another Country d. Hong Sang-Soo Isabelle Huppert, Yu Jun-Sang, Jung Yumi Length : 89 mins. Opening August 18 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-In-Another-Country.php THANK YOU GANGSTERS Can : Bun Fat 39 Tiu Lit : Dumb Law Section 39 d. Kosuke Oshida Masaru Oshida, Kinuo Yamada, Kiyotake Oshida Length : 112 mins. Opening August 18 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Thank-You-Gangsters.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Jailbird Hiroshi has a developmentally challenged older brother Kiyotaka. When a con artist alerts Hiroshi to his brother's status as a "Section 39" — meaning he can't go to jail for his crimes under Japanese law — Hiroshi, Kiyotaka and childhood buddy Kazuyo let loose on a crime spree. When the trio realises they've been lied to they pick up a final partner in crime, the senile Kanayama, and dare the law to take them down anyway. ROBO G Can : Teet Gap Kei Hup G Lit : Iron Armor Senior Hero G d. Shinobu Yaguchi Mickey Curtis, Yuriko Yoshitaka Length : 111 mins. Opening August 19 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Kimura Electronics Research department's three man team develops a new generation "New Sea Breeze" robots as they swear to make a mark for their company at the convention. On the eve of the convention, "New Sea Breeze" accidentally jumps the fence! In the last minute they asks the 73 year old Shigemitsu Suzuki to dress up as a robot. He not only shows off at the Convention but also bravely saves female university student Yoko's life, becoming the talk of the town! Unfortunately, as the entire city is singing the praises of "New Sea Breeze"'s intelligence danger secretly appears! Facing the ordinary glory hound but incredibly lonely Grandpa Suzuki, the three man team has trouble appeasing him; in addition the "robot fan" Yoko begins to investigate the background of "New Sea Breeze". Other developers have also attempted to remove the robot's mysterious veil. The shocking secret of Robo G is about to be exposed! PUNCH Can : Wai Hai Ji Dik Yut Gik Lit : One Blow Of A Bad Boy d. Lee Han Yoo Ah-In, Kim Yun-Seok Length : 110 mins. Opening August 19 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Punch.php [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Known as a bad boy, Wan-Deuk is quite a fighter. As long as someone picks on his hunchback street performer father, his punch will surely land. He actually is very lonely and depressed inside. His shy smile reminds people of a young Takuya Kimura. His sky is waiting for boxing gloves and first love. "Bad Boy" also has a teacher who does not prefer to fight. Rebelling against his rich but heartless father he comes to this low class community to be Wan-Deuk's neighbor and class teacher. Yet he gossips that Wan-Deuk's biological mother actually is a Filipina maid. Actually they are two of a kind, the friendly teacher and student together create a beautiful community. GUNS AND ROSES Can : Wong Gum Dai Gip On Lit : Golden Big Robbery d. Ning Hao Lei Jiayin, Tao Hong, Cheng Yuanyuan, Guo Tao Length : 111 mins. Opening August 21 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Guns-and-Roses.php [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] In Manchuria during the Japanese occupation, Xiao Dongbei has his eyes on the Japanese military's eight tons of gold and teams up with a fake filmmaker and a real revolutionary, which becomes a process of baptism of life. WOLF CHILDREN Can : Long Dik Hai Ji Yu Wor Shuet Lit : Children of Wolf Rain and Snow d. Hosoda Mamoru Japanese Animation Length : 120 mins. Opening August 22 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Wolf-Children.php [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] University student Hana meets a werewolf, risks everything to fall in love, even marries him and has his children. Hana gives birth to a pair of cute siblings Yuki and Ame. One day, the werewolf unfortunately passes away. Hana in order to hide her secret is determined to bring her children to the countryside and live off the land. Yet facing a variety of difficulties, how will the wolf children grow up? 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. 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 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] A highly intelligent anatomy model has a partner Bones is a skeletal model. They both are placed in an elementary school science room. During the day they are human models, at night they act up. However the "three girl gang", three super mischievous girls, enters the science room to mess with them... LOVE FICTION Can : "Mo" Fat But Oi Nei Lit : "Hair" Way Not To Love You d. Jeon Kye-Su Ha Jung-Woo, Kong Hyo-Jin, Ji Jin-Hee Length : 121 mins. Opening August 24 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Novelist Joo-Wol has a "mental block" that stalls his new work. By chance he runs into a strange woman Hee-Jin and falls in love at first sight. Always waiting for the perfect dream girl, he decides to pursue Hee-Jin in ways that are different from before. However, this goddess is not so simple! Never mentioning her past, countless exes, and the "sea urchin" thick underarm hair.....the mysterious and strange Hee-Jin piques his curiosity as he hopes to find out everything about her. Claiming to be born and raised in Alaska, a fan of photography and never shaves against traditions, Hee-Jin brings endless surprises in love; a series of overt and covert "background checks" even makes Joo-Wol's creative inspiration rushing out like a spring... THERMAE ROMAE Can : Law Ma Yuk Cheung Lit : Roman Bath House d. Hideki Takeuchi Hiroshi Abe, Aya Ueto Masachikia Ichimura, Kazuki Kitamura Length : 108 mins. Opening August 25 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Thermae-Romae.php [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Down and out ancient Roman architect Lucius arrives in the 21st Century Japan with a bath house pool. He not only learns the people based bathing technique but also falls in love with a young woman comic book creator. Commuting between the two places Lucius catches the attention of the bath loving Roman Emperor and falls into a pool of power struggle...... 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 HELTER SKELTER Can : Jing Yung Tin Hau Lit : Plastic Surgery Queen d. Mika Ninagawa Erika Sawajiri, Shinobu Terajima, Go Ayano Length : 127 mins. Opening August 16 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening September 1 2012 Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Helter-Skelter.php [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] The fat and ugly Ririko originally works in a night spot for those with a "fat girl fetish"; one day, she accepts an extremely high risk full body plastic surgery and her life has renewed! Ririko after her transformation with her "man made" angelic face and devilish figure rapidly becomes top fashion magazines and international labels' official model, fulfilling her dream. As Ririko enjoys her brilliant moment, due to excessive plastic surgery Ririko's body begins to show severe side effects; with a variety of competition from junior and new comers, the supermodel diva legend gradually vanishes in front of people's eyes! 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 Opening September 1 2012 [ 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. 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... 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 13 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... COLD STEEL Can : Bin Dei Long Yin Lit : Wolf Smoke All Over d. David Wu Dai Wai Peter Ho Yun Tung, Song Jia, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Wu Feixia, Zhu Lin Length : 98 mins. Opening September 14 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Mu Liangfeng is a small town youth who is originally a hunter, with sharpshooting skills and incredible accuracy. Once in order to save his companion Liu Yan wounds a military officer with a knife. His superb vision catches the general's eyes and thus he is ordered to serve. Japan just invaded China and Mu Liangfeng can only set aside personal feelings to step on the journey to fend off the Japanese; under the officer Mengzi's strict training he becomes the top sniper who puts the fear in the hearts of the Japanese army. As the Japanese army retreats, its commander "Ghost Shadow" is drastically impacted. On the other hand, "Ghost Shadow"'s finance, a military doctor, witnesses her fiance's mad slaughter of innocent Chinese and is determined to break off the engagement. The commander's failure and romantic setback fuels his hatred for Mu Liangfeng as "Ghost Shadow" takes Liu Yan as a hostage to force Mu Liangfeng into a duel alone. Between love and country, how will Mu Liangfeng choose? 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. ALL ABOUT MY WIFE Can : Ga Yau Diu Chai Lit : Spoiled Wife At Home d. Min Kyu-Dong Lim Soo-Jung, Lee Sun-Kyun, Ryoo Seung-Ryong Length : 121 mins. Opening September 29 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Jung-In who looks outstanding and cooks great in the eyes of others is a perfectly flawless wife, but to her husband Doo-Hyun she is the worst wife! Jung-In is spoiled and stubborn, often saying the wrong thing in different situations, embarrassing and exhausting Doo-Hyun. On the brink of collapse Doo-Hyun has thought about suggesting divorces on many occasions, yet every time he is about to Jung-In scares him off...he can only asks his new playboy neighbor Sung-Ki for help. With a hefty reward he asks him to seduce Jung-In so this mean wife would automatically suggest divorce! 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. UMIZARU 4: BRAVE HEARTS Can : Hoi Yuen: Dung Gaing Wan Hung Lan Lit : Sea Ape: Tokyo Bay Air Disaster d. Hasumi Eiichiro Hideaki Ito, Ryuta Sato, Riisa Naka Length : 116 mins. Opening October 6 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Two years after participating in the super ocean oil drill Regalia's rescue, Captain Daisuke Senzaki and junior Yoshioka are successfully chosen from 13,000 sea marshals to the 36 elite member "Special Disaster Rescue Team". They begin the most front line, the most difficulty coastal rescue jobs. Yet, during their term the largest coastal accident takes place! A jumbo jet suddenly catches fire in its engine and rapidly dives into the deep Tokyo Bay, the status of the passengers and the crew is unknown; Mika, the flight attendant who is just engaged to Yoshioka is trapped inside! Facing numerous sudden dangers like a fuel leak, explosion and passenger injuries and casualties, the special rescue team is on the brink of the most difficult tests in history when every second counts. The rescue mission of 346 lives with a time limit officially begins...! 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 October 18 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] A love story that is inspired by a true story has an incredible romantic experience -- "getting the girl is easy but dumping the girl is hard". Popular baker Cheung Tai Lam by chance meets cute nurse Kwong Mei Bo. Lam takes the initiative to pursuit the gentle looking nurse and they immediately fall in love. Lam gradually discovers that Bo is not only full of doubts, jealousy and desire to control but also has a slight violent tendency. Aside from 24 hours a day all around surveillance of Lam's whereabouts, she even secretly gets Lam's computer, microblog, Facebook and mobile phone passwords to enter into this personal world. Lam has a hard time escaping the grasp of Bo the natural born love maniac secretly investigates Bo, but he discovers behind her crazy behavior lies a secret that no one knows... 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 October 18 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... 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... WHEN A WOLF FALLS IN LOVE WITH A SHEEP Can : Nam Fong Siu Yeung Muk Cheung Lit : Southern Lamb Ranch d. Hou Chi-Jan Ko Chen-Tung, Chien Man-Shu, Kuo Shu-Yao Opening October 20 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] A Tung is a young clerk of a Nanyang Street copy store. His normal job is to make copies of all the tutor test papers. One day, a certain tutoring class' test catch his attention because behind it everyday is a comic strip, Southern Lamb Ranch. The comic creator is a female tutor assistant who loves to daydream. She longs to become an illustrator but can only be stuck in her tutoring class job. Thus she puts her dreams on the back of the tests, but the students neither notice nor respond. One day A Tung draws a big wild wolf next to the sheep and writes something absurd that he thinks is funny, leading to students' accidental overwhelming response. The entire tutor street is swept into this big wild wolf and little sheep's romantic chase. Can the encounter of "copy boy" and "tutor girl" resolve their own romantic crisis? 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 October 25 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... I HAVE TO BUY NEW SHOES Can : Ba Lai Luen Oi Seh Jung Lit : Paris Romantic Portrait d. Eriko Kitagawa Osamu Mukai, Miho Nakayama Opening October 27 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Photographer Sen Yagami and his little sister visit France, but after arriving in Paris his sister ditches him for a boyfriend. Sen Yagami is a stranger in a strange land and lost in Paris as he runs into the freelance writer Aoi Teshigahara who lives there. Aoi ruins the passport that Sen Yagami drops on the ground and own her shoes as well. They in the Paris romantic air become attracted to each other. Although they have only been together for a few days, Sen Yagami discovers in the depth of Aoi's heart an inerasable scar that is hidden! Can the momentary flash of a foreign romance break through the obstacle for a happy ending? 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 * TSAI CHIN: GOLDEN MELODY CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 10 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/100048E401E0B67F * 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. Calgary AB T3K 0B3 Canada Wah Hing Chinese Herbs Ltd Unit 800G-999 36th Street, N.E. Calgary AB T2A 7X6 Canada Wah Pek Chinese Herbs Co 308A Centre Street, S.E. 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: The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas NV 89109 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 TICKETMASTER http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C0048BAD3274649 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For Thursday, July 19 2012 10 W.E. d. Madonna Abbie Cornish, James D'Arcy, Andrew Riseborough, Oscar Isaac 9 WHEN PIGS HAVE WINGS d. Sylvain Estibal Sasson Gabay, Baya Belal, Myriam Tekaia 8 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 7 SILENCED Can : Mo Sing Lap Hom Lit : Silence Cry d. Hwang Dong-Hyuk Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-Mi 6 PAINTED SKIN: THE RESURRECTION d. Wuershan Zhou Xun, Vicki Zhao Wei, Chen Kun, Feng Shaofeng, Mini Yang Mi 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 ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER d. Timur Bekmambetov Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell, Marton Csokas 3 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN d. Marc Webb Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary 2 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 1 THE DARK KNIGHT RISES d. Christopher Nolan Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Morgan Freeman ------ 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. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, July 21 2012 15 YOU EXIST IN MY SONG Can : Ngor Dik Gor Sing Lui Qu Wanting (Kuk Yuen Ting) http://youtu.be/ywJ5bR7g-Vo 14 VERY HARD TO COME BY Can : Ho Lan Dut Della Ding Dong http://youtu.be/8yvWJ6nq_HE 13 ROAD Can : Lo Christine Fan Wei-Chi http://youtu.be/z57FBRD34MY 12 DISTANT SONG Can : Yuen Gor Huang Ying, Denis Ng Tung http://youtu.be/Q5XBljNNEow 11 VARIATION 25: CLASH OF THE SOULS Can : Ling Won Dik Gung Ming JJ Lin (Lam Chun Kit) http://youtu.be/iYlGDUezM3g 10 IN MY ARMS Can : Joi Ngor Wai Lui Abin Fang (Fong Gwing Bun) http://youtu.be/E9OTbwlLVU4 9 CHARMING ISLAND Can : Mai Yun Doh Sun Nan http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/76482504-1650488005.html 8 LET ME LOVE YOU Can : Yeung Ngor Oi Nei Anthony Neely (Ngai On Tung) http://youtu.be/9cNgMoiwgQc 7 NOT SO EASY Can : Ho But Yung Yi Jane Zhang Liangying http://youtu.be/_QrmES5Ri7o 6 HEAVY FLAVOR Can : Chung Hau Mei Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/Zipi3RR2cJQ 5 BB 88 Khalil Fong Datong http://youtu.be/nvjl90jY278 4 FOOL'S BLISS Can : Min Keung Hung Fok James Lin (Lam Yau Ga) http://youtu.be/rX31vEbpI0s 3 WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? G.E.M http://youtu.be/bhK9xuWTnfo 2 VALENTINE'S DAY A-Do http://youtu.be/noX8cd4u5HA 1 DO YOU DARE Can : Nei Gum But Gum LaLa Hsu (Tsui Gai Ying) http://youtu.be/HLibG1_lcTk ------ [ 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 Catwoman on a Batpod, 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 ] HEAVY FLAVOR (SPECIAL CLUB REMIX) Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/6HrPJbJwYOQ ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com