From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (October 11 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. Stephy Tang Lai Yun who celebrates her birthday on the 15th B. Famous Hong Kong film and television screen writer Szeto Kam Yuen who passed away on October 13 due to lung cancer at 48 C. Lau Siu Ming whose wife passed away at the age of 72 on the 12th D. Angelina Zhang who celebrates her birthday on the 11th E. Florence Kwok Siu Wan whose father passed away 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2012/10/17) Karena Ng Chin Yu last year signed with Raymond Wong Pak Ming's Pegasus Motion Pictures. In less than 2 years in the business she has already made 3 films. Most recently she has been busy with LOVE IS PAJAMAS (NAM YUN YU YI FOK). In it she and Ronald Cheng Chung Kei played a couple, but off screen she and Raymond Lam Fung due to frequent appearances became linked in rumors. She expected rumors and would not deliberately avoid him. Ng Chin Yu in LOVE IS PAJAMAS played a male underwear designer Teresa Mo Shun Kwan's daughter. As they tried to present designs to the boss, Ng Chin Yu ran into the Cheng Chung Kei played extra and was inspired to create. They even developed a light relationship. Ng Chin Yu in the film did not have many intimate scenes but working with Cheng Chung Kei led to many bad takes for her. She said, "He naturally is full of comedy, just from looking at him I want to laugh. Finally I had bad takes all the time. I could only learn from him how to grasp the pace of comedy." She admitted that she would like to become an action actress. Without any kung fu training she was not afraid of getting hurt. She would like to work with Chen Kun and even praised his acting in FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP) as very outstanding. Speaking of rumors with Lam Fung, Ng Chin Yu said that reports were just reports. She said that every time they have been caught they would have a large group of people around them. They have never went out alone. "We are both single and I expected rumors. I read the reports like a story, my friends won't be nosy." For now she did not want to date because work has already taken up a lot of time. She did not have spare time to cultivate a relationship, she might as well properly operate her career while she was young. She thanked boss Wong Pak Ming for continuously giving her chances to try different characters. She felt that she was a very lucky girl. As for her future, she dared not set her goals too grand. She wanted to do well with what she had presently and slowly accumulate experience. * (2012/10/17) Gillian Chung Yun Tung originally was scheduled to guest star two days ago in the Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin starred film SUPER MANAGER (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN), but she did not appear. Yesterday she posted a photo in her sick bed. "Several days ago I had appendicitis, I was hospitalized for the first time, had general anaesthesia for the first time and remained at a hospital for the first time. Now I am already resting at home, but it still hurt." * (2012/10/17) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Chin Kar Lok and Gordon Lam Ka Tung yesterday attended a Hong Kong Asian Film festival 2012 press conference. Their film COLD WAR (HONG JIN) has been received to be this year's Asian Film Festival opening film. Yesterday the actors and two new directors Longman Leung Lok Man and Sunny Luk Kim Ching shared their production experience. Kwok Fu Sing said that lately he has been very busy, aside from promoting COLD WAR he also had to work on a telecommunication commercial. His previous one was 15 years ago. Later he will head to the U.S. for a China Film Festival. The 26th will be Sing Sing's birthday. Will he be in Hong Kong? He admitted that he will have returned to Hong Kong. Will he save a day to celebrate? Sing Sing said that actually it did not matter, to him birthdays already left little to no impression. He even said, "I will turn 45 very soon, but I get younger and younger and I don't know what to do. I can only ruin myself." Earlier on Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam)'s birthday, he reportedly spent 14 hours with her. Sing Sing said, "I am not talking about gossips." As for his manager Siu Mei earlier posted a garbage comment online, some online claimed that Siu Mei was referring to Lynn. Sing Sing pointed out that Siu Mei has already clarified. "Don't circle about this, we have worked together for years. I know that she has a tough time arranging my work and negotiating commercials. Sometimes she even had to handle other people's matter. When the interpersonal doesn't reach her demand, it's very normal for her to go online for release. No one should just color by number, everyone should understand her emotions." Would Sing Sing comfort Lynn who was innocently swept in? He said, "Absolutely not." Did he feel Lynn was very innocent? Sing Sing joked that he was being pigeon-holed. Instead he felt like he was being targeted and he was more innocent. Sing Sing also said that as long as people who knew Siu Mei would not misunderstand he was fine. People ultimately needed a place for release, like he would choose to run. Would he feel like he was between a rock and a hard place? He said, "How can anyone think so complicated? Watch COLD WAR." In addition, Sing Sing would like COLD WAR to be made into a Hollywood version with Matt Damon playing his character and Leonardo DiCaprio as Tony Leung Ka Fai's. Director Leung Lok Man and Luk Kim Ching said that earlier when we went to Korea for a film festival and the response was decent. They also heard that Hollywood companies have contacted them. They also said that with a good response they could make a second installment. Recently Chin Kar Lok and Angela Tong Ying Ying were reportedly to wed on November 13th at Ocean Park's Panda exhibit and the wedding ceremony will take place on the 15th. Kar Lok admitted that the panda exhibit wedding was their idea because in recent years they have been called Ying Ying Lok Lok, just like the national treasure giant pandas' names. Would it be very expensive? He said not. Kar Lok said that the hardest part, the number of attendees, has been taken care of. He joked that the most dangerous was asking Eric Tsang Chi Wai to be the host. He said that earlier at a meeting Chi Wai was already going off the script, like "you deserve what you got today". Kar Lok said that now he and Ying Ying began to regret his invitation a little. Was he afraid that Chi Wai would be absent? He believed that he would not be. He was worried that the night before he would be drunk. He joked that he would have to make a "drunk chair" for Chi Wai because every time he drank he would slump over. * (2012/10/17) Wong Jing recently returned to YOUNG AND DANGEROUS (GOO WAT JAI) film with YOUNG AND DANGEROUS RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI ji GONG WU SUN DIT JUI). In recent days several actors including Law Chung Him, Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Lam Chi Sin and others have been busy at work. Two nights ago Him Jai, Lit Wai, Chi Sin and Chong Si Man were working in Wanchai. Him Jai wore low cut top and a leather jacket and showed off his chest muscles and tattoos. Director Wong Jing personally instructed on the set, chatting and laughing with the actors. Two nights ago the group was eating in Wanchai. As a lesbian Chong Si Man had an intimate scene with an actress and even shared a kiss. During the shoot, director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) passed by and deliberately greeted Wong Jing. The film has been in production for several days. So far Paul Wong Koon Chung and Sammy Sum Chun Hin have not been seen yet. Brother Jing has been satisfied with the cast's performance. Many shots took only one take and the process has been smooth. * (2012/10/17) The new film TRIAD (JAT JIK) had many actor fights and chases. Earlier William Chan Wai Ting, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung and Edward Chui Woai Tung even dressed like Wise Guys and stepped onto the streets of Yau Ma Tei for a scene in which they pursued the Lam Lei played mob boss Temper Ming. In the fight between two gangs of Wise Guys, Tsang Kwok Cheung who was busted over in order to dodge Temper Ming's strike ran in the busy streets of Yau Ma Tei. Because Tsang Kwok Cheung's bloodied look was too realistic, pedestrians were shocked and thought a mob hit was taking place. Some were able to call the police. When the director yelled "cut" they realized that they were only making a movie. Later Tsang Kwok Cheung said, "I have never run that far in one breath. After the cameras stopped I felt like my lungs were about to explode." Speaking of scaring some pedestrians, he said, "During the shoot I already gave my all and ran, hoping that I was able to finish it in one take. With blood on my face people truly were terrified." * (2012/10/17) Tony Leung Ka Fai accepted BEST ACTOR host Luisa Lai Chi San's interview. He talked about friends in the business. He and Andy Lau Tak Wa were in the same training class. Once they were assigned to play Chow Yun Fat's subordinates. They designed special characteristics and finally the crew scolded them with foul language in return. Aside from training class classmate Lau Tak Wa, another friend was Gor Gor (Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing). Leung Ka Fai said that at first he and Gor Gor could not get along. Gor Gor even felt that he was pretending to be aloof and was promiscuous. Later because Gor Gor loved badminton and met Leung Ka Fai's relative, Gor Gor realized that his opinion of him was wrong. After clearing up the misunderstanding, their acting chemistry reached a new level. Meanwhile the director who Leung Ka Fai admired the most was Sammo Hung Kam Bo. Speaking of his rumor with Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, he said that when he worked with her in New York on the film FAREWELL CHINA (OI JOI BIT HEUNG DIK GWAI JIT). He felt that working overseas for a woman was very tough, so he took care of her. Actually back then Leung Ka Fai's wife also tagged along. His wife and Cheung Man Yuk were close in age and both studied in England, so they had some things in common. After the rumor Leung Ka Fai once suggested less contact with Cheung Man Yuk as he did not want to affect her, but Cheung Man Yuk did not mind and made him feel that being able to find a good friend in the business was truly rare. He also shared how he and his wife Kong Ka Nin met. Back then they were both working at Radio Hong Kong and he fell in love at first sight with her. They dated for half a year and decided to wed. At the time he only had HK$8,000 in his saving account. "We bought the rings, rented a hotel suite, invited a dozen or so friends to dinner. That was our wedding ceremony." Before Lai Chi San was in the business Leung Ka Fai pursued her. She said, "Once Leung Ka Fai was about to pick me up after school, but in the last time he was called away and he asked a friend for help. His friend brought flowers to the school, and the principle yelled at me." Leung Ka Fai said that at the first Lai Chi San was young so they did not continue on. * (2012/10/16) Jackie Chan's CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU) two days ago held a press conference. Director and star Jackie Chan, producer Wang Zhonglei and new "Chan Girls" Yao Xingtong, Zhang Lanxin, Laura Weissbecker, and Liao Fan all attended. The Bird's Nest also for the first time changed for a film as it opened the five story Dragon Ladder as a salute to Jackie Chan. CZ12 is Huayi Brothers and Big Brother Jackie Chan's third collaboration. Earlier ROB B HOOD (BO BUI GAI WAT) and FORBIDDEN KINGDOM both performed at the box office and on word of mouth. After three collaborations, Wang Zhonglei said that he had some new experience with Jackie Chan. Actually he liked to whine. He took out a mobile phone and read a "whining" text message from a year ago from Jackie Chan between the tough production. "Good Brother, the weather has not been great these few days. It's been quite a rush. On the cloudy day from 6:30AM I alone was in the shoot, the whole time on wires and in mid air. In the afternoon for lunch I was finally lowered. Today's temperature was only two degrees Celsius, 280 big fans blew at me as I flew in the air. Even my face changed shape. I think this is a great idea for beauty treatment for girls! You can imagine how cold, how bitter, how tired and how much pain I am in! I didn't even eat lunch because the fan and the wires give me quite a headache. After lunch I have more hanging and flying just keep rush rush rush! At night with all the spotlights I am still at the shoot, finally finishing at 10:30PM. After work I still have bid farewell to a big group of fans who haven't eaten, tolerated hunger and cold and waited outside all day with autographs and photos. Around 11;45PM we finally ate. Then a big group of people came to my room to discuss post production. Originally I thought I would be very excited about the completion, but everyone was very lost as the movie that took seven years to prepare and over a year to produce has finally come to an end! This is something that people like you who are in the office all day, with heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer, speculating stocks in air conditioning, spa and massage after lunch, red wine and cigar after dinner, BS and womanizing can't experience!" Wang Zhonglei said that at the time because of the international number he had no idea who it was, so he replied "who are you". Later Jackie Chan jokingly sent a "whining" text message, "Brother, I just left you for one short month and you already forgot about me. I am risking my life to work for you in Lativa and you ask me who am I! Let me tell you who I am now! I am your partner and director, screen writer, action director, lead actor all in one. People of different races around the world only has to see the hair, the shadow, the action, the nose, hear the voice to recognize the world film, television, music action Heavenly King class international global superstar. Who do you think I am?" Big Brother Jackie Chan said that because the CZ12 production was too difficult, after 52 years in film it was the first film that tears fell after completion. When the crew yelled "wrap", he immediately left. He was afraid that if he stayed longer he would cry. He said that he rarely cried, even when he broke his leg. Truly because it was very exhausting he would. Those not on the set would not be able to experience that. * (2012/10/16) Jacqueline Chong Si man, JJ Jia (Ga Hiu Sun), Oscar Leung Lit Wai and others yesterday attended the TVB J2 BIG BOY CLUB promotion. Recently Wai Wai in the film YOUNG AND DANGEROUS RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI: GONG WU SUN DIT JUI) played Chicken and had the most scenes with Chong Si Man, only that they did not have a bed scene. He joked that maybe she did not want to be with him. If it was with Philip Ng Won Lung or Law Chung Him she might be very will. Wai Wai said that this was the most extreme time in his film career. On the first night of work he already had intimate scenes with two women in a back alley and it was very daring. He was very embarrassed because at the time he only wore a pair of underwear. In the film the women removed his pants. The tea worried that he would have a biological response. To avoid his important area appearing on the big screen, he wore a pair of tight pants to deliberately reduce the bulge. For this year's Leaping Male Artist Award he and Law Chung Him are both favorites. Reportedly Him Jai would sign with TVB in exchange for the award. He said that he has been in the business for over ten years. He longed for an award to thank his family and friends with. He was confident in himself. Chong Si Man also had a part in YOUNG AND DANGEROUS as the preacher's daughter. In the film she had to use foul language. She and Wai Wai played happy rivals. As for their height difference, she said that thus they were not playing a couple and clarified that Wai Wai was not too short. They only had an inch or two difference. * (2012/10/16) Lau Siu Ming's wife Cheung Wai Ling passed away at the age of 72 last Friday. Ming Sir was heart broken about his wife's passing. His friends and family have been by his side, hoping that his sorrowful emotions would gradually settle down. This was also what Mrs. Lau wanted. Since Mrs. Lau was diagnosed with cancer in 2007, Ming Sir has always been by her side and almost half retired from show business. He spent most of his time with his wife and fought the cancer with her. Mrs. Lau also deeply sensed Ming Sir's meticulous love. Friends in show business and cultural world knew Mrs. Lau. When they learned about her illness they visited her at the hospital. They included Damien Lau Chung Yun, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Choi Sown Le and others. Unfortunately Mrs. Lau succumbed to cancer and passed away last Friday. Ming Sir and their two children and closest family members were by her side. Ming Sir was inconsolable and very reluctant to part, but he knew that he could not give up and had to properly live on. His wife never gave up in her final moment. Mrs. Lau's funeral will be a Catholic ceremony and take place at the end of the month in Holy Cross Catholic Church. * (2012/10/16) The film SUPER MANAGER (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN) yesterday held a production start ceremony. Actors included Chapman To Man Jat, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Mainland actor Gao Yunxiang, boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing and Ah Sa's manager Mani also attended. In the film Ah Jat will play a manager. He will sign eight new female new comers, including Jenny Lau Wai Huen, the "Monster Angel" who TVB director Gary Cheung Wing Ho abused. Ah Sa in the film also played a "gold label manager". She joked that she would use her real life manager Mani's gestures as blue print for her performance. The crew after watching her performance said that she was very convincing. Ah Sa pointed out that Mani's management was parental style. When she first started she was very scared. Mani would often reminded them not to be too sexy and to watch out for wardrobe malfunction. At the same time she would remind her not to go out at night and had spies all around. Sometimes when she secretly went to a night spot, Mani would definitely call to ask if she went. When she and her male make up artist went to shop for make up in Causeway Bay, she would also call to ask. However now she and Mani are like friends and they got along very well. Mani said that in the film Gao Yunxiang's character originally was intended for Ah Sa's boyfriend William Chan Wai Ting, but because it was a co-production it must have a Mainland actor. Speaking of unable to work with her boyfriend, Ah Sa said that she would not mind working as a couple with her boyfriend. Ah Jat supported Lau Wai Huen after the abuse was exposed and even yelled at Cheung Wing Ho. This time did Ah Jat help Lau Wai Huen land this role? Ah Jat said that this time he was only an actor and the casting was left to the producer and the director to decide. However she praised Lau Wai Huen was a smart actress. When she made a mistake or had a bad take, she learned right away. However, he would not teach acting and would save it for the director. As for TVB only issuing a warning letter to Cheung Wing Ho but suspended the worker who posted the video for two weeks, Ah Jat said that he would not comment. Every company had its privacy protection procedure and the matter has come to an end. Lau Wai Huen said that she thanked the director for giving her a chance this time. As for Cheung Wing Ho only receiving a warning letter but the worker who posted the video was suspended, she believed that the company handling was appropriate. Ah Jat said that next time if she ran into something unfair she would have to yell "no", she said as an artist she would handle it. This incident warned her about how powerful the media was. * (2012/10/16) Dior Cheng Yi Kin earlier accepted the BEST ACTOR host Luisa Lai Chi San's interview. Cheng Yi Kin said that his "fun loving" nature has never changed since he started in the business. He thought that his character could not be changed. He felt that in an entertainment career first he had to entertain himself to be able to create entertainment for viewers. Lai Chi San said that Cheng Yi Kin gave people a "good man" image. Back then he also promised to take care of Maggie Siu Mei Kei for a lifetime but in the end he was unable to fulfill it. Has he thus changed his view on love? Cheng said no, his parents wed with their first relationship. He even said that that was a mistake. He originally hoped to be able to do it, but after growing up he realized that life was not that simple. Everyone had a different experience. Speaking of Gigi Leung Wing Kei, he said that he would describe their relationship as "powerful" and that the relationship left memories. However a relationship depend on both parties and had many elements. It was not so simple. Speaking of Yoyo Mung Ka Wai, he admitted that they will wed next year. He also said that her "fun loving" personality was double him. When asked about what about Mung Ka Wai attracted him the most, he said it was destiny. "I feel it's her then it's her". He even said that two people needed to accommodate and cherish their relationship. Lai Chi San said that Cheng Yi Kin was a very thoughtful person. She revealed that when she was dating him she received his identification card as a birthday gift because he said that he would give her his most valuable thing. As for pleasant surprises, Cheng said that a thoughtful memory only needed to be done once. Repeating it would be meaningless. Lai Chi San said that today's Cheng Yi Kin still has the same personality but with more stability. She even congratulated Mung Ka Wai on being able to meet this stage of Cheng Yi Kin and enjoyed his best side. She wished them forever joy and happiness. * (2012/10/15) Jackie Chan two days ago promoted his film CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU) and producer Wang Zhonglei revealed a personal text message from him. He complained about being on wires while suffering chills from the strong fan. He not only had to sign autographs and pose for photos for fans, but also talk to the team about post production. He joked that Jackie Chan enjoyed whining more than a girl. Speaking of this memory, Jackie Chan took the chance to complain. "Making a movie is too tough, after the wrap I didn't expect tears to automatically flow. I was afraid that I would cry so I walked away. Normally I couldn't cry even when I broke my leg." He also through the film to remember the late art director Oliver Wong Yui Man who he has worked with for many years. "When I heard about Wong Yui Man's passing, I couldn't stop crying at home. This was his final film, and the last film that I fought from the beginning to the end. We both gave our all in hopes of achieving a good performance like before." * (2012/10/15) The Chow Yun Fat, Huang Xiaoming, Sammo Hung Kam Bo and Francis Ng Chun Yu starred THE LAST TYCOON (DAI SEUNG HOI) will be released during the holidays. "Two generations of Hui Man Keung" Fat Gor and Huang Xiaoming in the film were in the chaos of the Bund in the 30s and the 40s. Because they were swept into a mob dispute, they not only were armed to fended off enemies but also traversed on the edge of many dangerous explosions. Fat Gor in the film had to perform in explosions and gun fire. Producer Andrew Lau Wai Keung and director Wong Jing very strictly enforced safety precautions. This time they paid for the safety explosion technology that money could buy, and asked the crew to test it until it had no problem before inviting Fat Gor to the set. Fat Gor joked with Lau Wai Keung and Wong Jing and often took the camera to take pictures of the workers' intense looks during the tests. * (2012/10/15) The film INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN) remembered the screen writer who passed away from cancer Szeto Kam Yuen. The director of his final film, Oxide Pang Shun led the cast and the crew including Angelica Lee Sinjie, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Lau Ching Wan to present incense to Szeto Kam Yuen before work begin, to wish him a smooth journey and his spirit would continue to remain with the team. They even expressed that they definitely would finish Szeto Kam Yuen's final film as a salute to his enthusiasm for his work. * (2012/10/15) Dada Chen Jing yesterday promoted Halloween in Causeway Bay. Nominated for the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress award with the film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET), DaDa admitted that she left her award show fashion to her image designer. She said, "It must be exciting, the result has to be very outstanding. However I may have to gain weight to be able to have more fat on top. I originally am a 'D Cup', I want my chest to be more centered to make the clothes look better." She said that she is the happiest that Andy Lau Tak Wa is on this year's jury. She hoped to have a chance to run into him or get a photo together. She said, "Lau Tak Wa was my childhood idol. I don't dare to embrace him. I would be very happy with a photo." * (2012/10/15) Known as "Mr. Cool" Louis Koo Tin Lok accepted the TVB BEST ACTOR program interview. Actually before joining the business Goo Jai has worked many jobs, one of which was a summer job to wash frozen meat. He was asked to wash a basin of skinned snakes. He was so scared that after a day he quit. Later he was a manager at a modeling company and guest starred as the male lead in many music videos. Once he brought a model to TVB for a Miss Hong Kong promotional short film, an artist department employee saw that he looked decent and suggested for him to join the business. A year later because his modeling company closed, he officially joined. The dark Goo Jai said that he liked having a tan because it felt healthy. In addition, he never liked to appear on camera with make up. The only way to appear on camera without make up was a dark tan. Because his tan easily fades, he would have to get one every two to three days. Speaking of bidding farewell to television, his main reason was his body would not take it anymore. When he made A STEP INTO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) he was very ill; the company also objected to his comedy route but he felt the series had a lot of more room for development. Thus he took the initiative to add in many funny elements, like in a costume scene he called Jessica Hsuan (Suen Huen) "bitch". He also suggested to wear a tee shirt under the costume, only later he got sick and did not have the energy to add more. Will he head to Hollywood? He said, "I am fairly certain I won't." Now Hong Kong film is declining, he should think about how to revive it. As female lead choices are fewer and fewer and successors are hard to find, if he goes to work in Hollywood Hong Kong would have one less actor. Goo Jai has many friends in the business, but the most unexpected is he and Big Brother Ti Lung are very close. He felt that Big Brother Ti Lung carries himself like a big hero and is very supportive of Hong Kong film. He would watch every Hong Kong film and provide sincere opinions. If he does not perform well enough, he would hear from him directly. He revealed that Big Brother Ti Lung once asked him to visit Mongkok in hopes of experiencing life. He said that this way would drive the pedestrians very crazy, truly "either you or I die". Goo Jai had few rumors, one of which was music diva Sammi Cheng Sau Man. He said that now he is the happiest that she is willing to eat. In the past she focused on work too much and felt that looks were very important. Now she is more focused about what is inside. Others thought that she would be hard to get close to, but Goo Jai worked with her from television to film and thought that she was very easy going and communicate with. He praised her as a girl who is full of energy, vigor and vitality. However speaking of choosing a lover and wife, his first choice would be Sandra Ng Kwan Yu because her humor will split people's belly; she also puts her daughter first. She truly is "perfect". Goo jai said that he was the happiest about being able to go on vacation with his father. When he made BURNING FLAMING (LIT FOR HUNG SUM) his father suffered a stroke and was on the brink of death. Now he is already healed, he has lost a part of his memory and become more like a child. He even shared some of the embarrassing and funny parts of his vacation with his father, which are beautiful memories. * (2012/10/15) Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin again worked together on the film MY SASSY HUBBY (NGOR LO GUNG NG SUN SING), which will be released in December. Because the film will be an extension of MY WIFE IS EIGHTEEN (NGOR LO POR NG GAU CHING), they also reprise their characters. Ekin plays the "nagging" teacher Cheung Sap Sam, while Ah Sa plays the "vicious behind her beauty" school girl Yoyo. However this time their relationship has already gradually become as light as water. In addition they both have good looking romantic rivals as their marriage is on the brink. Returning to his role ten years later, Ekin admitted that he rather enjoyed it. "This time of course would be grasped even better because I already have the first time. It is easier to pick up. During the first installment I had to rely on a go with the flow method, but this time I have to recapture the previous installment's feeling." As for Ah Sa playing a couple with Ekin again, she felt like they have grown up together. He said, "Playing Yoyo Ma again, I feel with every line I say, every expression and gesture I make, I really feel like we have experienced a ten year marriage. Although over ten years we have been busy on our own and personally we have had different experience, but when we get together for the shoot, we realize that we have grown up a lot." * (2012/10/15) The Wong Jing directed new film YOUNG AND DANGEROUS RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI: GONG WU SUN DIT JUI) two nights ago shot a fight scene in Mongkok and blocked off a part of the sidewalk. As "Chicken" Oscar Leung Lit Wai took the lead in a fight scene, as he was chased and beaten. He was even slapped. Wai Wai revealed that for the character he spent six hours at the hair salon for his hair, he even appeared in a white tank top; he joked that the tank top was already "Chicken's" limit. As for fight scenes, in the film he also has a passionate bed scene but he does not know who his co-star will be. Wai Wai and the previous version's "Chicken" Jordan Chan Siu Chun are friends. This time he asked Siu Chun about how to play the character and said, "Siu Chun told me not to be like him, to make an all new version of Chicken. Actually their YOUNG AND DANGEROUS is a classic. Siu Chun hopes that we can create another classic." Even so, YOUNG AND DANGEROUS left a deep impression with the audience. Wai Wai admitted that he felt the pressure. However after what Siu Chun said and even the previous "Big Head" Chin Kar Lok telling him not to hold back with his performance, now he is much more relaxed and tries to get into his character more. * (2012/10/14) The Andy Lau Tak Wa and Lin Chiling starred SWITCH (FU CHUN SHAN GUI TOH) originally was to be released in early November, but the date has been pushed back further and further. Earlier it was rumored that the film has not yet passed inspection in the film so its release had to be postponed even beyond Christmas. Some of the film content reportedly damaged Mainland police image and the team has been requested to reshoot; some also said that this film had parts of fighting Japanese. With the Diaoyu Island incident anti Japanese sentiment, it was not suitable to add fuel to the fire. Reportedly, due to the requested additional shoot Lin Chiling's schedule has been messed up drastically. Her fight scene would be increased. Lin Chiling's film company said, "We have received the notice but had to wait for the detailed plan and script before we coordinate with a schedule change." * (2012/10/14) Famous Hong Kong film and television screen writer Szeto Kam Yuen passed away in Hong Kong on October 13 2012 due to lung cancer at the age of 48. Szeto Kam Yuen started in TVB and later joined Milkyway Image. He was one for the nucleus member of the previous Milkyway Image and an important member of Hong Kong film. He has written many popular films and television, movies like TOO MANY WAYS TO BE No. 1 (YUT GOR JI TAN DIK DAN SUN), THE LONGEST NITE (UM FA), EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED (FEI SEUNG DUT YIN) and EXILED (FONG JOOK) and television series FILE OF JUSTICE (YUT HO WONG TING), POLICE CADET (SUN JAT SI HING), and STREET FIGHTERS (MIU GAI MA HING DAI). Around 2000, Szeto Kam Yuen returned to TVB and wrote his representative work as well as Hong Kong television series peak AT THE THRESHOLD OF AN ERA (CHONG SAI GEI). Then he again left TVB to write movies like LOVE BATTLEFIELD (OI JOK JIN), SPL (SAT POR LONG) and EXILED. Szeto Kam Yuen once wrote AT THE THRESHOLD OF AN ERA's famous line that accuses property companies from Hui Man Biu. "Go outside and ask anyone, ask them what they want. Their answer would be very simple, they only want a very ordinary, very ordinary home. Why do they have to spend their lifetime to pay off a home? Because those with money are playing them. Is this world fair?!" His final work is the Pang Brother directed, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Lau Ching Wan and Angelica Lee Sinjie starred INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN), which is currently in production. Oxide Pang Shun who worked with Szeto Kam Yun for the first time yesterday was working on the film with Lau Ching Wan in Thailand. When Pang Shun received a text message about Szeto's passing he could not hide his sorrow. "Very regrettable. This is our first collaboration. INFERNO is a film that we created together. Over this half a year even though he was sick he still worked hard on creating. I remembered around two months before the film started production, he even deliberately came to Thailand to discuss the script with me and my brother. At the time he already had chemotherapy treatment. During the period he felt discomfort and I even bought medicine for him. I still remember that like it was yesterday. He created this script from he was diagnosed with lung cancer to the passing now for an entire year. Although he has already left us, we will turn his words into a movie and make his final work its best for it to be the best tribute." Ching Wan who has worked with Szeto on many films regretted that this talented screen writer's passing. To extend Szeto's creative spirit, Ching Wan said, "Actually during this film's production, I already knew he was ill. During the period a group of us who have worked with him met at (Johnnie) To Kei Fung's company for a group photo to cheer him on. I believe that now what we have to do is to make INFERNO well with the production team." In the photo were film professionals like To Kei Fung, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Benny Chan Muk Sing, Louis Koo Tin Lok, and Daneil Lam Siu Ming. On the photo they wrote, "We love you, for our dearest Szeto." Szeto has seen this photo and well wish. To Kei Fung who has worked with Szeto for years said, "Wai Kar Fai, Yau Nai Hoi, Szeto Kam Yuen and I all started in TVB. We have a deep relationship. He was a very outstanding screen writer. When I received this news this morning of course I was heart broken. We worked hard in walking this final journey of life with him. When he left he was very peaceful, I wish everyone would cherish life!" Shawn Yue Man Lok said, "This is a loss for the film industry! He was a very outstanding screen writer, I wish him a smooth journey!" * (2012/10/14) Linda Wong Hing Ping, Wang Yuanyuan, Jessica Jann Kei Ching, Ankie Beilke, Rosemary and Lea Tassova attended an event two nights ago. Wong Hing Ping happily said that under the media and many friends' encouragement she finally decided to perform a concert at Star Hall on December 16. Because it was at least 11 years since her last concert, she did not want to choose a large venue like the Hong Kong Coliseum. She admitted that she wanted to follow the film LOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING)'s momentum, even her good friend Vivian Chow Wai Man titled her concert DON'T ASK WHO I AM. She thanked the film's director Pang Ho Cheung very much. As for guests and details she is still considering it. She wanted to invite many guests and hoped to invite Shawn Yue Man Lok to dress like his character in the film and sing with him. Since she was used to exercise three or four times a week, she did not need to deliberately train. However she has to start singing practice and memorizing lyrics. As for sexy costumes, she asked, "If everyone feels I can, I can think about it." * (2012/10/14) Oscar Leung Lit Wai yesterday modeled at a fashion show with Mandy Wong Chi Man. Wai Wai later will work on Wong Jing's new version of YOUNG AND DANGEROUS, in which he will play Chicken. He said that for now he only knows that Jacquline Chong Si Man will play KK while Paul Wong Koon Chung will play Uncle Bee. He will even sing the theme song. wai Wai said, "This time YOUNG's male cast is a few years younger than (Dior) Cheng Yi Kin and others." He also praised Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's YOUNG AND DANGEROUS THE PREQUEL as a classic as well. Online comment about the new film poster of the entire cast in white looked just like a Korean Boy Band. He laughed and said, "A Boy Band is good too! Korean group Big Bang is quite a hit!" He also said that turning YOUNG AND DANGEROUS into a boy band was decent as well, like earlier Siu Chun and Ekin performed as a YOUNG AND DANGEROUS group. * (2012/10/13) Law Chung Him and Cilla Lok Tung yesterday attended a shoe event. The petite Lok Tung in flats looked even smaller next to Law Chung Him. Him Jai will work on the Wong Jing directed YOUNG AND DANGEROUS RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI), which will start production today. He admitted that having to play a classic character like Chan Ho Nam truly was very stressful. He said that he just received the script recently and that this performance mainly be will be a salute to Dior Cheng Yi Kin, not to surpass him. The story is being remade. Has he watched Ekin's YOUNG AND DANGEROUS film series? He said, "In secondary school I have already watched a series of YOUNG AND DANGEROUS films. Sometimes I would fantasize myself to be Chan Ho Nam. The old series was too successful, hopefully mine would disappoint everyone." Him Jai also said that he has never met Ekin and did not know whether Brother Jing will arrange for them to meet. He said that his character should have foul language but less passion scenes. Would he recommend his rumored girlfriend Tavia Yeung Yi to Wong Jing to play Smartie? Him Jai joked, "She is big big Smartie, I am just joking." He pointed out that this installment would not have the Smartie character. As far as he knew the film will have a new actress as a rich girl character. If this film will become a hit a second one will be made, but will his pressure not be even greater? Him Jai said, "I too feel I am 'flying blind', but with a second installment I will be able to improve my acting." * (2012/10/13) AngelaBaby yesterday attended TAICHI's celebration announcement. With different strands of color in her hair, she surprised director Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Tony Leung Ka Fai, and Feng Shaofeng. She revealed, although viewers saw a variety of comedy scenes in TAICHI, the production actually was a merger of pain and tears. "One day, halfway through the shoot, suddenly my eyes felt some discomfort. The make up artist after inspection told me that my tears were frozen!" TAICHI so far is near 150 million, with TAICHI HERO soon to be released. Earlier she promised that if both films exceeded 800 million at the box office she will organize a bikini party. Will she fulfill the promise? She said, "I definitely will fulfill the promise. I hope the box office will be just as great." Although TAICHI's story and on set footage were cheerful, Baby said that during the shoot one day her eyes felt discomfort. She thought it was a reaction to make up, the make up artist after checking discovered the her discomfort was due to "frozen tears". She said, at the time the temperature reached 11 degrees Celsius below zero so the tears froze as soon as they were shed. Even she did not know that she was tearing up. She even revealed that in the film she had to keep running afar. In one shot she accidentally fell on the ground. She said, when she fell she suddenly felt a loss of strength and could not move at all. Later Yuan Xiaochao and the director gave her a hand before she was able to stand. "After getting up, I discovered that my arms and kneecaps were all scratched up from the pebbles on the road. The ground also had a puddle. After thinking for awhile I realized that was tears. The hardship of this production was truly in a class of its own." * (2012/10/13) Peter Chan Ho Sun's first autobiography MY WAY released its Mainland edition yesterday in Beijing. Chan Ho Sun's new film AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA actors Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Tong Dawei, Du Juan attended in support and presented him with his favorite chocolate. Chan Ho Sun was so touched that he was teary eyed. Chan Ho Sun's father Chan Tung Man not only wrote the foreword for his son's book but also appeared yesterday at the press conference. Papa Chan in the 50s was a famous screen writer as well. In early 60s he was a newspaper editor. In the 70s he directed the film THE BODYGUARD (CHET DAM HO HONG), which in 2009 Chan Ho Sun adapted into BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS (SUP YUET WAI SING). Chan Ho Sun said that he always saw his father as a "partner" in his life because Father was able to give him opinions. He said that when he published this film, he asked his father to write the foreword only the night before the draft was due. Papa completed it in half a hour. Papa Chan said that he did not know when his son decided on film to be his lifelong career. When he found out he immediately stopped him and told him "hard, hard, hard!" He said, "Ho Sun was the name in memory of his mother giving birth to him under a difficult birth, I didn't expect it to become his life's prophecy." He pointed out that he too has walked this road and thus retired. He never thought his son would be so brave and has already left a lot of performance amid successes and failures. Papa Chan also pointed out that his son's flaw was excessive self confidence, ambition, and aspiration, often running into unexpected obstacles and setbacks. However he has fully supported Chan Ho Sun's persistence in film, whether he succeeded or failed, because he deeply knew that his son was someone who walked an unusual road. Even if he ran into setbacks he would not give up his own way. * (2012/10/12) Luisa Lai Chi San yesterday appeared on a Commercial Radio interview. Recently her talk show BEST ACTOR has received raves. She said that she proposed the show to Elaine Lok Yi Ling herself. Chi San revealed that Tony Leung Chiu Wai at first wanted to turn down the interview. "Wai Jai rarely sits still for an interview. He asked him to consider careful, if he did he would help me out a lot. A week later he replied and said he would." Chi San also mentioned her relationship with casino king Stanley Ho Hung Sun. She said, "My aunt is Mr. Ho's first wife. When Papa passed away, Mr. Ho made all the arrangements for our entire family. He was the one who got me into TVB." As for past jobs, Chi San pointed out at first she did not want to be on 430 SPACE SHUTTLE; as for singing, she said, "At the time with (Priscilla) Chan Wai Han and Chan Lok Man I released YOUNG GIRL MAGAZINE, I expected Wai Han would win out." In the promotion, Chi San mentioned old flames Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Tony Leung Ka Fai. She even revealed that she dated Jordan Chan Siu Chun. * (2012/10/12) Irene Wan Bik Ha went all out for the Emperor Motion Picture TRIAD (JAT JIK)! Aside from performing only in undergarment, she even got vicious and in one scene slapped her subordinate Deep Ng Ho Hong. During the scene she even dropped her mild mannered side and slapped Deep with full force, leaving five finger marks on his face. According to the crew, Irene originally was afraid of hurting Deep and held back. Yet due to frequent bad takes, she viciously slapped Deep hard for realism! Afterward Irene was deeply apologetic to Deep, "I was afraid that if I didn't hit hard enough the result wouldn't be good and we had to try again. Deep would hurt for nothing. Instead, I might as well viciously slap him! Finally the slap was so loud that it stunned all of the crew! Later everyone said that they did not dare to cross me, as they were afraid that I was beat them to death." As for Deep he joked afterward that he was "thick skinned", thus she was not afraid of being slapped a few more times! He said, "As for the result was ideal it was fine. I saw Sister Irene after slapping me was shaking unconsciously. She even kept taking deep breaths and was teary eyed. In comparison to my face, I was more worried about her reaction." * (2012/10/12) Janice Man Wing Shan, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Karena Ng Chin Yu and others two nights ago attended a shoe event. Yue Man Lok just promoted MOTORWAY (CHEH SAU) at a film festival in Spain and even realized that he had many fans there. Did he have any luck in Spain? He joked, "I originally was looking forward to it because my hotel faced a nude beach. However all I saw were women and not girls, they were all more steady in age." * (2012/10/12) Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan and Karena Ng Chin Yu recently promoted the film LOVE IS PAJAMAS (NAM YUN YU YI FOK). Ronald and Ng Chin Yu played a couple in the film. Ronald said that Chin Yu did not have intimate scene. Has his wife prohibited him from any intimate scene? He admitted, "I can do anything. It doesn't matter, it's all work." Mo Mo said that his husband prohibited her from making any intimate scene. Ronald after marriage and fatherhood rarely had any rumor. Has he settled down? He said that he has always been. Previously the media wrote about him but he never had any rumor. Now after marriage no one was interested in writing. Mo Mo joked, "Now when he goes home he has two female to play with, he is already very happy left and right." Would he be interested in another child? He admitted that he would like to but he first had to stay in Hong Kong more. Ronald pointed out that his daughter has been different at every stage. Sometimes she would be like him and sometimes like her mother. However her daughter's personality was somewhat rough. He said that he truly had to call her a monster more, hopefully when she grows up she would have an aura. Ronald also said that right now he often taught his daughter not to get married and staying with Papa would be the best. He said, "I am afraid that my daughter would be swindled." Mo Shun Kwan in the film objected to her daughter Ng Chin Yu dating Cheng Chung Kei. In real life would she object to her daughter dating? She said, "My daughter hasn't dated yet. She is 17 now and I am mentally prepared. Only if they are getting married will she bring him home to meet the parents." Speaking of rumors between Ng Chin Yu and Raymond Lam Fung, did Mo Mo notice anything? She said no. Later Mo Mo and Ronald joked that Lam Fung liked to eat everything and was a young person with a good appetite. Ng Chin Yu said that in the film had an argument scene with Sister Mo. During the shoot she was a little scared, would she accept dating a much older guy in real life? She admitted, "I like a few year difference, having common interests would be the best." * (2012/10/12) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing two nights ago attended his new film COLD WAR (HONG JIN)'s premiere. It happened to be his girlfriend Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam)'s birthday. How would he celebrate? Sing Sing said that he had to attend the premiere so he did not have time to celebrate. However he did not forget to wish her a happy birthday. As for birthday gift, Sing Sing declined to comment but stated that his friendship with Lynn would last forever. Releasing on November 8, COLD WAR two nights ago held a star studded premiere. Actors in the film including Sing Sing, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Eddie Peng Yu-Yen, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei and Chin Kar Lok attended. Speaking of Lynn's birthday, Sing Sing was in good spirit and said, "I sincerely wish her Happy Birthday! (What birthday gift did you give her?) Let me think about it, but it doesn't need to be publicized." Earlier Sing Sing went to look at an over 200 million yuan car, which was rumored to be a gift for Lynn; Sing Sing said that Lynn already bought a car so she did not need one. As for his gift, he said, "Friendship forever." Sing Sing said that he was a workaholic. Since it was Lynn's birthday, she naturally had plans. Thus he did not ask her to attend the premiere. Would he meet her for hot pot casserole after the premiere? He said, "Maybe tomorrow, tonight would be too late." As for the convertible that Sing Sing bought himself, it still has not touched the ground yet. He said that its license plate would be his English name Aaron. Was he worried that a convertible would be an easy target for the paparazzi? He joked, "If they are Hong Kong citizens, it doesn't matter." Lee Chi Ting's boss Leon Lai Ming just got a divorce. Did he comfort his boss? He admitted that they exchanged text messages and Lai Ming replied OK. Lee Chi Ting said, "Boss is very professional, keeping business and personal matter very separate. Earlier I went back to the company and he asked me about my work. (Was Boss' mood affected?) Not that I have seen." Reportedly Gaile Lok cursed at Lai Ming, Lee Chi Ting joked that perhaps she was saying Lai Ming's concert title last year, "X YOU"; he also said that if Lai Ming wanted to talk he would talk, so he would not ask too much. Did he have any contact with Gaile Lok? Lee Chi Ting said that they have never worked together and they were not close. he has not heard her use foul language. Yeung Choi Nei said that after working with Lai Ming on SEVEN SWORDS (CHUT GIM) they did not have any contact. She also had no intention to call him because she and her business friends like Angelica Lee Sinjie and Gigi Leung Wing Kei would not talk about their love lives. Choi Nei said, "If he wants to talk he would talk, some people like to talk about personal life, some people felt they might not be ready yet!" Choi Nei looked darker. She admitted that lately she has been swimming often. Was she worried about the paparazzi? She said, "I go to a private club, and I wear normal swimwear." Choi Nei also said that actually she liked badminton, but she would have to book a court and find a partner. Swimming was different, as she could go alone at any time. * (2012/10/12) Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam's father Kwan Shan (originally named Kwan Pak Wai) earlier passed away at the age of 83. His family two nights ago held a wake at the Hong Kong funeral home and a funeral yesterday morning. After the coffin ceremony completed, Kwan Shan was buried at the Shenzhen Tai Peng Wan cemetery. Kwan Chi Lam and her younger brother Kwan Sai Wa sent their father on his final journey. Yesterday morning at 7AM, a dozen or so Lamas chanted at the altar. Kwan Chi Lam and her brother Kwan Sai Wa arrived around 7:30AM. Chi Chi's boyfriend Chen Tai Ming did not appear. Chi Chi yesterday wore black and sunglasses. She smiled at the reporters and immediately went upstairs. Around 8AM, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) and his girlfriend Fan Chiang arrived. The coffin ceremony completed around 8AM, Chi Chi and near 20 friends and relatives took a bus to Shenzen around 9AM. Kwan Sai Wa carried his father's photo. B Gor Gor and Fan Chiang left in a taxi after the ceremony and did not go to Shenzhen. B Gor Gor was asked about the ceremony, he said that it was nothing special. Everyone was OK. The hearse arrived in Shenzhen Tai Peng Wan cemetery around 10:30AM. Chi Chi's brother carried their father's photo from the car, then went to the burial site with friends and family. After the ceremony, the family jumped over burnt offering and left. * (2012/10/12) The Peter Chan Ho Sun directed inspirational comedy AMERICAN DREAM IN CHINA (JUNG GOK SIN SUN) yesterday held a "graduation ceremony" in Beijing. Actors Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Tong Dawei and Du Juan put on graduation gowns, as "class president" Chan Ho Sun presented them with "diplomas". The event also announced that the film shoots in Tianjin, Beijing and New York have been completed. The actors excitedly tossed their caps. At the "graduation", class president Chan Ho Sun graded Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Tong Dawei's English quality. He pointed out that in the film Deng Chao's English was the best, Tong Dawei's English was natural, off screen Huang Xiaoming's English was the best. Chan Ho Sun continued, AMERICAN DREAM IN CHINA was his 13th class because this was his 13th film. It was also the class with the best students and the best grades. Huang Xaioming said that the happiest part of being an actor was not being recognized, so everyone would remember the character Cheng Dongqing and forgot Huang Xiaoming. "China's tallest school flower" Du Juan made her big screen debut. She said that she was very lucky to be able to take part in the production and to have the chance to shape the character of Su Mei. Huang Xiaoming also pointed out that his character would not be more lame. For two months he ate and got fat, later he still needed a fake belly. Huang Xiaoming in the film played an English teacher. He said that he expected everyone to be concerned with his English level. He said, "Why do we have to learn English? Maybe because America is very strong. I appreciate everyone for making fun of me. All of the jokes are motivations for my improvement." Deng Chao's character lived in the U.S. for ten years, but his English was just worrying. His way of learning English was practice, as he had professionals around him to teach him. Chan Ho Sun also praised Du Juan's resemblance to Faye Wong, with a feeling of beyond reach and keeping people at bay. * (2012/10/11) Anthony Wong Chau Sun earlier was interviewed on Luisa Lai Chi San's program BEST ACTOR and denied rumors with Fan Bingbing and Ruby Wong Cheuk Ling. He stressed that since marrying his wife he had no one else. He said that he has never dined with Fan Bingbing alone. Wong Cheuk Ling was already married, he thought he was quite a gentleman so he should not comment more on the rumor. He even called those who publicized their sexual text messages had no brain or culture. Wong Chau Sun denied the separation rumor with his wife as well. He said, "Actually what can a marriage certificate prove, instead the red cloth that guests signed was even valuable." He joked that at home he was just a low ranking soldier, his wife was the chief commander. He even had to cook for his sons on Father's Day. Although he was a Best Actor, Wong Chau Sun has experienced low points in life. He recalled that when he was at ATV the pay was low and he had no position. Luckily currently TVB drama department manager Wong Sum Wai made him a lead. He said that thus he thought about working on a series for free for TVB. Speaking of friends around him, Wong Chau Sun said that Dayo Wong Chi Wa was smart, handsome and talented; Francis Ng Chun Yu was smart, handsome but had a bad temper; Lau Ching Wa was reclusive, had on rumor and stable; Andy Lau Tak Wa was hard working, professional, persistence and reacted fast. Speaking of accusing Wa Jai of unable to act, sing or live in the past, Wong Chau Sun said that whether Wa Jai would be able to those things they had nothing to do with him. He also siad that Wa Jai in A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) was only playing himself. * (2012/10/11) Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam's father Kwan Shan (Kwan Pak Wai) passed away last week at the age of 83. Yesterday Chi Chi held a funeral for her father at the Hong Kong funeral home. At 8AM the body was placed into the coffin and the wake began at 9PM. After the funeral the burial took place in Shenzhen's Tai Peng Wan cemetery. Reportedly Chi Chi spent several millions on her late father's funeral, Chi Chi yesterday denied the rumor immediately but was reluctant to be interviewed. Later she even issued a thank you note to the media in appreciation of love and understanding from everyone everywhere, so her family was able to have quiet space to prepare her father's affairs in the calmest way. Around 3PM, Chi Chi arrived in a black vehicle at the funeral home, but she maintained her smile and looked peaceful; however she did not accept any interview. Reporters asked many questions how she felt, about the ceremony and whether her mother returned to Hong Kong, she did not respond. However when asked about spending several million for her late father's funeral, she simply said, "No!" Her mother Chang Ping-Sie and rumored boyfriend Pierre Chen Tai Ming did not appear. Yesterday many in the business sent floral arrangements to remember Kwan Shan, including Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and May Law Mei Mei, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa and Real Ting Chi Ko, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) and Fan Chiang, Leon Lai Ming, Chan Sin Chi and others. Personally attending were Alex Man Chi Leung, Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Tony Au Ting Ping and Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Ray Lui Leung Wai and Yeung Siu Guen, Anna Ueyama and others. Shaw Yam Yam revealed that before she was born, her parents already knew Kwan Shan. She said, "My mother originally wanted to come, but her leg had problems so I didn't permit her!" She said that she has worked on one or two films with Kwan Shan. At the time Kwan Shan not only taught her how to act but also treated her to snacks. In recent years they have met at Performing Artist Guild's tea. The last time she saw him was ten months ago. Was she familiar with Chi Chi? She said that Chi Chi joined ATV at age 17, they also worked together. However she did not know how Chi Chi was feeling now. She said, "Who would be happy when their relatives pass! (Have you contacted Kwan Shan's former wife Chang Ping-Sie?) She has always been in the U.S. When she came back she came with other friends." Later when Sister Yam Yam left she revealed the the altar was mainly decorated with white lilies. The venue was filled with flowers and fragrance. Monks were also chanting. She also said that Chi Chi was in an OK mood but she did not see her brother and her mother. She believed that Chi Chi's mother was overseas. Did she attend the viewing? She tearfully said, "He will always be in my heart!" In addition, Chi Chi's appreciation letter was as below: To elders, friends and media friends who love our father -- Mr. Kwan Shan (Pak Wai): Our most beloved father Mr. Kwan Shan (Pak Wai) on October 1 2012 peacefully completed life's final journey and passed away at the age of 83. On October 10 (Wednesday) 2012 at 5PM, viewing will be held at the Hong Kong funeral home. The next day on October 11 (Thursday) at 8AM the coffin ceremony will take place, and at 9AM the wake. Afterward the burial will take place in Shenzhen Tai Peng Wan cemetery. Over these painful days, thank you very much friends everywhere for your love and understanding, for giving us quiet space for the family to prepare our father's affairs in the calmest way. Thank you again friends everywhere for the comfort for our father and our family. If any arrangement was less than perfect, we are deeply apologetic and plead for everyone's understanding. Son Kwan Sai Wa Daughter Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam October 10 2012 * (2012/10/11) Yesterday would have been Anita Mui Yim Fong's 49th birthday. Although Sister Mui has passed for nine years already, her fans remained faithful. Yesterday morning they placed their offering at Sister Mui's spot in Shang Sin Chun Tong, as they prepared many baskets of fresh flowers, desserts, sandwiches, cup of noodles, cola, milk tea and other items. They also turned Sister Mui's photos in a 2013 calendar. Fans in order to celebrate Sister Mui's 30th anniversary in the business published an ad in newspapers. Sister Mui's friend Ms. So was on hand yesterday and said that 130 fans from Japan, Beijing, Foshan and other places will gather at a certain hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East to remember Sister Mui. The venue displayed Sister Mui's photos and valuable personal life video that has never been seen before from Ms. So's personal collection. Oil paintings will be auctioned off to raise 30,000 for Mainland school construction. Will she organize a memorial concert for Sister Mui? Ms. So said that next year will be the tenth anniversary of Sister Mui's passing and she heard that Sister Mui's disciples already had plans. She and a group of fans next year will organize more memorial events. * (2012/10/11) Julian Cheung Chi Lam and Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) were on the October cover of the wedding magazine DARIZI. They earlier worked together on a romantic movie. In this interview they each spoke about their view on love. Sum Yau and Chi Lam both studied abroad. Sensible and passive, Sau Yau recalled her school days in Canada. In order to give her then boyfriend a surprise she bought a plane ticket and flew alone to another province to find him. She did not tell him until the moment she got on the plane. Chi Lam also had a similar experience. He said, "During my first love I just started school in Australia. In order to see her I took an over ten hour ride to find her. At the time I was a stranger in a strange place, but for her I still mustered the courage to do that. Now looking back, perhaps it was not something crazy. Yet at the time for me it was already the craziest thing." Chi Lam felt that in term of love, the so-called crazy was not the variety of silly things that was done out of youthful impulses. Actually it was looking at the future and maintaining the promise of love forever. Chi Lam felt lucky as he was able to have the feeling of being happy at different stages. In his eyes, happiness was being at peace and stability. "To me, happiness was the word 'peace'. It represented a home, the female owner who lives in it is very stable, safe with everything. She is no longer empty and doesn't need to search anymore. That type of solid feeling without any worry is happiness." As for the single Sum Yau, the pursuit of the heart was also for the word "peace", for someone to make her feel secure. She said, "With people around me, whether lovers or friends, the sense of security is the most important. The so-called sense of security, it is a familiar and intimate feeling that can be found in the other person. Usually people who can give me this feeling are people who love family and have close relationships with their families." * (2012/10/11) Ellen Chen Nga Lun earlier appeared on a Cable program interview. She presented her photo book to host Wong Man Ling. Ellen said, "Back then I posed for the photo book at age 26. Girl's youth once missed is gone." She said that she shot the photo book due to Olivia Cheng Man Nga, because a photo book could be very pretty and very healthy. Back then after making a category III film FATAL LOVE (NGAI CHING) she decided to go all out. She proudly said, "It can rival Cheng Man Nga's." As for why she made a category III film, she admitted that she wanted to become an overnight success. Did she feel she succeeded? Ellen said, "I only made one category III film, without it I wouldn't have a photo book. I also wouldn't have the record release later and the success that followed." Although her career grew stronger, Ellen after dating musician Wong Seung Wai gave up her career for love. They dated 11 years. She admitted that he was the man who she was with the longest, the most involved with and loved the best. Ellen said that "love was greater than all". As soon as she dated she neglected her career. Once when she was working on a movie, because her boyfriend had to fly elsewhere she turned down the notice and flew with him. They loved deeply and truly but also very painfully. Ellen said, "He has said that he wanted marriage, but I thought it would have been very hard because his family kept objecting. Even if we persisted together, we would have felt hardship and pain." Finally she broke up because her older brother yelled at her. He thought that her boyfriend did not think of his sister. Ellen thought deeper and felt that her brother was right. However when they decided to break up they cried for a long time. Back then she missed many opportunities. Now she is spurring her career on again. Is it too late? Ellen confidently said, "Different age has different flavors and opportunities. I am very confident in myself. Now I am mature, I have life experience, and the roles that I take will have more depth." * (2012/10/11) The Andrew Lau Wai Keung produced, Wong Jing directed, Chow Yun Fat, Huang Xiaoming, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Francis Ng Chun Yu starred THE LAST TYCOON (DAI SEUNG HOI) will be released in December. Huang Xiaoming worked with three Best Actors Chow Yun Fat, Hung Kam Bo and Ng Chun Yu for the first time. The three Best Actors took turns to "torture" Huang Xiaoming in the film. Huang Xiaoming half jokingly "accused", "In this film, Ng Chun Yu made me kill someone, Hung Kam Bo forced me to kneel, Chow Yun Fat made me lose my fiance. It truly was very tragic." Five years ago, when Huang Xiaoming starred in the television series THE NEW BUND, he studied the Chow Yun Fat played Hui Man Keung and even attempted to surpass him. However, this time on THE LAST TYCOON set, Huang Xiaoming after seeing Chow Yun Fat immediately became a little fan. Not only did he not dared to show off in front of Fat Gor but he also often asked Fat Gor about how to improve his performance. Actually under Fat Gor's guidance, he indeed benefited a lot. Aside from asking Fat Gor for advice, Huang Xiaoming even seriously started a variety of fighting with the action director Lee Tat Chiu. Wong Jing in order to make Huang Xiaoming's agility stand out designed a special fight scene in which Xiaoming fought one against a hundred. In the story he was surrounded and had to fight his way out. He grabbed a piece of wood and fought off his attackers. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. MING PAO DAILY, OCTOBER 14 2012, FILM WORDS JAPANESE DIVA STANDS OUT Two Asian films about women stand out the most among the numerous new films this week, both have mesmerizing charm and intrigue mystery. The Japanese film HELTER SKELTER opens on top, while Indian film KAHAANI is especially worth recommending. After last year the Indian comedy 3 IDIOTS was a surprise commercial and critical hit in Hong Kong, Indian film releases have been continuous but has been unable to create another box office miracle. Now KAHAANI (meaning "story") is not a song and dance Indian mainstream film, but only a little over US$1 million mystery. With international raves, its current take has already reached US$20 million. This Sujoy Ghosh directed film is indeed excellent, rivaling the Oscar Best Foreign Film award winning Argentina mystery THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES but even more interesting and fun. It even makes the variety in Indian life vibrant and full, not resembling a small budget film at all. KAHAANI describes a Calcutta subway drug murder case. Two years later a beautiful pregnant young woman returned from London in search of her husband. The more she investigates the more trouble she gets into, as she triggers a series of assassinations that involved high ranking officials protecting terrorist political conspiracy. This film does not just keep cooking up thrills and chills, but is full of a sense of real life and local colors. Vidya Balan as the pregnant female lead is pretty and lovable. She lives in a lower class lodging that resembles CHUNG KING EPXRESS. Her search of her husband has danger at every turn yet she wins over good hearted assistance from every class, man, woman, young and old. A young innocent police officer even becomes her guardian angel, which is very interesting. In the film almost every character has an unconventional sense of realism, even the assassin has a style of its style. The film is absolutely not formulaic. The story continues to surprise, the climatic duel is the most unexpected. The truth of mystery undoubtedly is too much mystery for the sake of mystery, but the result is decent and the logic is not absurd. KAHAANI displays the variety of Indian film, smart with ideas and very strong with film sense. This one is better than many European, American and East Asian mystery films. It rarely includes a high ranking evil and grass root ecology, bloody gun fights and computer investigation, as well as the modern and traditions in one "goddess". (Four out of five stars) HELTER SKELTER: Special Packaged Elegance As for HELTER SKELT, female Japanese director Mika Ninagawa gives its special packaged elegance. The film depicts how the trendy creates a pretty girl idol, with the police investigation of a cosmetic surgery industry scandal. It makes fun of the strange phenomenon of many modern women's preference of beauty over their own lives. Erika Sawajiri plays the sharp on the eye beauty with a variety of make up and fashion. In addition she thoroughly displays the complicated personality of beauty on the outside and brutal on the inside. Her acting is great. Shinobu Terajima as the female assistant and Kaori Momoi as the manager are both outstanding. Like this year's Heiward Mak Hei Yan directed, Joey Yung Cho Yi and Chapman To Man Jat starred DIVA, a Hong Kong film about on and behind the scene show business, has a lot of positive parts but overall lacks drama. In comparison HELTER SKELTER has an even more special package and is much more mysterious. It not only achieves the erotic "artificial beauty" but also very adult sex and murder. Wonderfully after the diva legend vanishes is a "resurrection" miracle, finally she actually comes to Hong Kong! (Three and a half out of five stars) LOVE IS...PYJAMAS Is Absurb And Childish This week's new release Hong Kong and Mainland co-production LOVE IS...PYJAMAS (NAM YUN YU YI FOK) also has to do with fashion and plays with the ancient saying "Brothers are like limbs, women are like clothes" so it is no longer chauvinistic. The entire film consists mainly of Hong Kong talent. Vincent Kok Tak Siu directed, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) and Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Raymond Lam Fung and other stars. However, this type of Hong Kong style comedy is stuck in the absurd and childhood old ways. unrealistic and unconvincing, it does not meet with the current special package fun demand. (Two out of five stars) - SHEK KEI [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Chiu Cup Gaing Lei Yun Lit : Super Manager Chapman To Man Jat, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Gao Yunxiang, Jenny Lau Wai Huen YOUNG AND DANGEROUS RELOADED Can : Goo Wat Jai: Gong Wu Sun Dit Jui Lit : Wise Guys: Mob New Order d. Wong Jing Law Chung Him, Philip Ng Won Lung, Paul Wong Koon Chung, Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Jacquline Chong Si Man, Jazz Lam Chi Sin, Michelle Hu Ran, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Sammy Sum IP MAN THE FINAL FIGHT Can : Ip Man Jung Gik Yut Jin d. Herman Yau Lai To Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Chow Ting Yu, Jonathan Wong Chee Hynn, Timmy Hung Tin Ming [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begin as simple challenges from rival kung fu styles soon draw him into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to defend life and honor, he has no choice but to fight one last time... INFERNO Can : Toh Chook Sun Tin Lit : Escape To Living Daylight d. Danny Pang Shun, Oxide Pang Fat Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Angelica Lee Sinjie [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] On the hottest day in 50 years, a serious fire incident happened to a busy commercial tower, a gaggle of firefighters with an indestructible enthusiasm are going to save lives... DETECTIVE DEE THE PREQUEL Can : Dik Yun Kit Chin Juen d. Tsui Hark Carina Lau Ka Ling, AngelaBaby, Feng Shaofeng, Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting), Lin Gengxin, Kim Beom Can : Oi Ching Dat Yun Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Nelson Cheung Hok Yun, Edward Chui Woai Dong, Qiu Xinzhi, Naomi 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 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 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 --- [ NOW SHOWING ] DEAR ENEMY Can : Chun Muk Dik Yun d. Xu Jinglei Stanley Huang, Xu Jinglei, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Christy Chung Lai Tai, Michael Wong Man Tak Rating : I Length : 97 mins. Opening October 11 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Derek is an investment bank CEO. His Company A is planning to buy Company B, where his former girlfriend Amy works as a financial consultant. Half a year ago, after seven years together their relationship suddenly is in danger. Workaholic Derek neglected Amy for a long time, with only 28 days out of 365 a year together. When they were together he was working and calling, which Amy found hard to accept and impulsively broke up the relationship. She even jumped to work at another company out of rage. Thus, when they meet again, the old flames are no rivals at work...... JOYFUL REUNION Can : Yum Sik Nam Nui - Ho Yuen Yau Ho Gung Lit : Eat Drink Man Woman - So Far Yet So Close d. Tsao Jui-Yuan Gua Ah-Lei, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Blue Lan, Huo Siyan Rating : I Length : 106 mins. Opening : October 4 2012 (Special Screening) [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] People once said, love is like flavor; once you have a taste of it, you will never forget. Wa’er’s Father runs a well-known vegetarian restaurant in Hangzhou. Wa’er herself is a successful manager of a luxurious health resort. Her boyfriend, Zhang Quan, is a dedicated computer game designer from Taipei, who loves Wa’er but spends too much time in the virtual world. Zhang Quan’s auntie, Apple, raised Zhang Quan like her own son. She’s squandering her life in alcohol and nightclub due to loneliness. In order to help his auntie get her life back on track, Zhang Quan takes Apple back to Hangzhou together, which is also her hometown before she fled to Taiwan during the war. Apple’s arrival causes quite a stir in Zhang Quan and Wa’er’s lives. After one incident, the tension between Wa’er and Zhang Quan explodes, and that Father is secretly planning on closing the restaurant due to his chronic disease is revealed. Wa’er and her carefree sister Xiao Lan decide to help their father fight the disease and to keep the restaurant. Zhang Quan plans on going back to Taiwan with Apple when he thinks he loses Wa’er. Little does he know, his auntie doesn’t really want to leave with him. After this trip, Apple finds out the answer to the secret that she has kept for over fifty years. Because of the restaurant, the relationships of the two generations intertwine and bond again. SOAR INTO THE SUN Can : Chong Ji Chung Tin Lit : Strong Ambition Charges The Sky d. Kim Dong-Won Rain, Yu Jun-Sang, Shin Se-Kyung, Lee Ha-Na, Kim Sung-Su, Lee Jong-Suk Opening October 4 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] An elite air force pilot team member Tae-Hoo in an exhibition performs dangerous flight stunts on his own, causes chaos in the public and is demoted to the 21 combat flight unit. Tae-Hoo runs into his classmate Yoo-Jin and Eagle captain Park Dae-Seo. During a flight training exercise, a fighter jet of unknown origin appears in Seoul air space and begins a mid air chase with the 21 combat flight unit...... 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 October 4 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! 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! TIGER & BUNNY: THE BEGINNING d. Yonetani Yoshitomo Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 93 mins. Opening September 22 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] NEXT, individuals with superpowers, become heroes who protect the city against crime. Their active shadows are broadcast live on HERO TV as an entertainment program that people are just as enthusiastic about as sporting events. Veteran hero "Wild Tiger" is a straight laced, hot blooded middle age man. The order he has received is to become the new hero Barnaby Brooks Jr.'s partner. Full of heroic talent but arrogant, Barnaby and the brain dead Tiger are suddenly requested to solve a giant statue that has begun moving. Although they team up they have different ideas and interfere with each other. They have no way of getting anywhere. Do Wild Tiger and Barnaby truly have a way to stop the giant statue? 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 Rating : IIA Length : 121 mins. Opening September 20 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... ATM Can : Fei Seung Jui So Nam Nui Lit : Unusual Debt Collecting Man Woman d. Mez Tharatorn Chatavit Dhanasevi, Preechaya Pongthananikorn Rating : IIA Length : 123 mins. Opening September 20 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Due to an ATM malfunction, every withdraw pays twice. The double withdrawal news spreads far and wide as local residents overnight obtain 130,000 baht! Jib who works in the withdrawal department and her subordinate Suer originally were a couple but due to the no dating rule for bank employees, they can only develop an underground romance to save their jobs; when they decide to wed, one of them has to resign and as they have to make a choice they are assigned to get back the sum. Thus they begin a debt collecting contest, the winner stays with the bank and the loser has to resign and be the house spouse...... 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? NAKED HUMAN NATURE Can : Chet Lor Yun Sing Lit : Naked Life d. Anastasia Tsang, Ches Yim, Lee Siu Lung, Nip Ling Kitty Lai, Chun Yin, Louise Wong, Grace Kam, Derek Wong, Vincent Luk Rating : III Opening September 13, 2012 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Part One, Mariage sans Frontieres When a transsexual becomes a homosexual. Born male, Terrence claims to have a female soul. After coming out, he breaks up with his girlfriend and behaves as a woman. Then she begins searching for love that transcends the borders between male & female. Main actress is a transsexual in real life. Part Two, Sin World Based on a True Crime in Hong Kong. Sin World is a story based on a terrifying true event in Hong Kong. A common adolescent decided to save his mother and sister, by killing them. Surprisingly, the murderer was unexpectedly calm with no regrets, and claimed that the world has too many sinners. Part Three, Cry2 A girl was being kidnapped by a man who enjoys being in animal behavior. He locked her up in a warehouse. She became lunatic after being raped and tortured, her subconscious state is deeply ruined when she can never escape in reality. Director thinks that a person's act can be very pretentious and only subconscious reflects the real self, just like a naked body. Therefore, she emphasized this idea in her film by having a scene of a naked girl running on the highway. [ 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. HIMITSU NO AKKO-CHAN AKA : AKKO-CHAN: THE MOVIE Can : Mor Gan Bin Bin Bin Lit : Magic Mirror Change Change Change d. Yasuhiro Kawamura Haruka Ayase, Masaki Okada Rating : I Length : 121 mins. Opening October 18 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES SINGAPORE ] Atsuko "Akko-chan" Kagami is an energetic elementary school girl who has an affinity for mirrors. When her favourite mirror which was given to Akko by her parent is broken one day, she buried it in her yard rather than throwing it into the trash can, which leads her to be contacted by a spirit in her dreams, who is touched that the little girl would treat the mirror so respectfully and not simply throw it away. Akko-chan is then given the gift of a magical mirror and taught an enchantment that will allow her to transform into anything she wishes. In this new version, she transforms into a 22-year-old college student and falls in love with the first guy she sees, who happens to work for a cosmetics company with some issues. Of course she tries to help, even though all her ideas are ones a 10-year-old kid would have. 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 October 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 the "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? 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? 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 Rating : IIB Length : 105 mins. Opening October 25 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... TAI CHI HERO d. Stephen Fung Tak Lun Eddie Peng Yu-Yen, Feng Shaofeng, Angelababy, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Shu Qi, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) Opening October 25 2012 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] During Yang Luchan's wedding to Yuniang, her brother Zaiyang returns from self-imposed exile with his new bride. He has mastered an elaborate form of martial arts that amazes the awestruck villagers. Only Master Chen can sense something astray, and refuses to welcome his curiously dressed son. Zaiyang reminds the villagers of a local superstition. 300 years ago, an unruly monk arrived, claiming that one of their former students was a rapist and thief whose rampage across the countryside was only made possible by their martial arts teaching. The monk presented them with a giant bronze bell, claiming that disaster will befall the village if it ever rings..... 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 25 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...! 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 October 25 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. 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? 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 2013 Opening November 2 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. COLD WAR Can : Hong Jin d. Longman Leung Lok Man, Sunny Luk Kim Ching Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Chin Kar Lok, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit) Terence Yin (Wan Chi Wai), Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Eddie Peng Yu-yen, Andy Lau Tak Wa Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening November 8 2012 [ 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... 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 November 29 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... BUDDY COPS Can : Sun Sau Ba Da Lit : Holy Beast "Brother" AKA : Sun Sau Ying Gaing Lit : Holy Beast Cops d. Peter Chik Ka Kei Michael Tse Tin Wa, Bosco Wong Chung Chak, King Kong, Alice Chan Wai, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Vincent Lam Wai, Lisa Cheng Opening November 29 2012 in Malaysia TRIAD Can : Jat Jik Lit : Promotion d. Daniel 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) Rating : III Opening November 15 2012 [ 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... 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 d. James Yuen Sai Sun Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Zhang Xinyi, Izz Xu (Tsui Ching Hei), Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, Wylie Chiu Shek Chi, Opening December 6 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Ten years ago, Thirteen Cheung and Yoyo Ma wed due to their arranged marriage. They have become a feuding couple of incompatble personalities and 12 year age difference! Stepping into the 10th year of married life, this marriage begins to have problems as both are upset at the other! They even discover that their marriage registration in England has been confirmed to be invalid, so they are not considered "married". They decide to agree on a "separation" so they can look for their significant other and have nothing to do with each other! University psychology professor Thirteen rapidly meets Tong Yi, a gifted student from Beijing! Tong Yi is sweet looking and even an international model, the otaku "goddess" makes Thirteen's heart pound. Yoyo runs into her elementary school classmate and rich kid Lin Shu Ho, who uses different ways to bring back their memories over the years to win over Yoyo...... THE LAST TYCOON Can : Dai Seung Hoi Lit : Grand Shanghai d. Wong Jing Chow Yun Fat, Huang Xiaoming, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Ni Ni, Yolanda Yuan Quan Opening December 6 2012 in Malaysia [ GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMAS MALAYSIA ] In 1917, Cheng was an innocent man worked in a grocery store. But a fateful night had changed Cheng's life forever, as he literally walked right in the affair between his lady boss and the chief of police. To hide this secret, the chief decided to throw Cheng into prison. Desolated, Cheng met a cellmate Mao, who happened to have an escape plan. The duo broke out. Cheng found a job as a bouncer in the casino owned by powerful inspector Jin. As Jin indulged himself in debauchery all day long, Cheng began to climb up the underworld ladder step by step. As Cheng became one of most powerful mob bosses in Shanghai in late 1930s, fame took its toll when he found himself stuck between the looming Japanese army and the scheming local secret service. 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 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 Deccember 25 2012 Opening January 3 2013 in Malaysia [ 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... 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 27 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... CONSPIRATORS Can : Tung Mau AKA : A+ Jing Tam Lit : A+ Detective d. Oxide Pang Shun Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Jiang Yiyan Opening January 17 2013 [ 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... [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Private detective Tam follows the hints to restart the investigation of a drug trafficking in Malaysia with the help of an undercover agent, hoping to find out the truth behind the murder of his parents thirty years ago... BLIND DETECTIVE Can : Man Tam d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sammi Cheng Sau Man Opening February 14 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. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Forced to leave service after turning blind, a former detective ekes out his living by solving cold cases for police rewards. When an attractive hit team inspector enlists his help in a personal case, he decides to take a stab. --- [ 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 * MAYDAY JUST ROCK IT!!! CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Wednesday night/Thursday morning, November 22 2012 @ 1AM Thursday, November 22 2012 @ 2PM VENUE LOCATION: Mark G. Etess Arena Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ 08401 TICKET PRICES: VIP $198, 138, 98, 68 TICKET VENUE LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 135-05 40 Road 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 5609 8th Ave. Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Bowery Pharmacy Inc. 95 Bowery St. New York NY 212.219.0449 Sampan Travel Service 170 Canal St #201 212.431.3557 Global Travel International Corp. 1681 RT. 27 Suite 3 Edison NJ 732.819.6883 Yang Tze Trading Inc. 933 Arch Street L/L Philadelphia PA 197107 215.922.8700 * NEW STAR ENTERTAINMENT AND MOGEHAN SUN PRESENT JANE ZHANG AND GARY CHAW 2012 WORLD TOUR USA CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Wednesday night/Thursday morning, November 22 2012 @ 1AM Thursday, November 22 2012 @ 2PM VENUE LOCATION: Mohegan Sun Arena 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Montville CT 06382 TICKET PRICES: $138 VIP, 108, 88, 68, 38 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Online: http://janez.eventbrite.com/ * THE VOICE LIVE 2012 with Elisa Chan Kit Ling and Maria Cordero DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 13 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/1000490AF6B1DA0D * FAMILY BRIDGES INC. 2012 BENEFIT CONCERT PRESENTS ALAN TAM AND TERESA CARPIO LIVE DATE AND TIME : Saturday, November 3 2012 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION: Oracle Arena 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland CA 94621 TICKET PRICES: $168, 138, 108, 78, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004914A6184329 OAKLAND Family Bridges 168 11th Street (510) 839-2022 House of Elegant 388-9th St. #113 (510) 836-6699 Park Liquor 828 Franklin St. (510) 452-3433 SAN FRANCISCO Tam's Laser 2131 Irving St. (415) 759-1999 Tai Hing Book & Gift 848 Clement St. (415) 386-2112 Golden Time Travel 1039 Grant Ave. #204 (415) 392-8923 Little Garden Restaurant 750 Vallejo Street (415) 399-0368 PENNISULA Shadow Collections 315 Broadway Millbrae (650) 692-8922 SOUTH BAY Ulferts Furniture 668 Barber Lane Milpitas (408) 432-8833 EAST BAY Ulferts Furniture 4288 Dublin Blvd. #210 Dublin (925) 828-6688 * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For Thursday, October 11 2012 10 THERMAE ROMAE Can : Law Ma Yuk Cheung Lit : Roman Bath House d. Hideki Takeuchi Hiroshi Abe, Aya Ueto Masachikia Ichimura, Kazuki Kitamura 9 RUBY SPARKS d. Zoe Kazan Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening, Steve Coogan, Elliott Gould, Chris Messina 8 INTOUCHABLES d. Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny 7 STORAGE 24 d. Johannes Roberts Noel Clarke, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Laura Haddock, Colin O'Donoghue, 6 ARBITRAGE d. Nicholas Jarecki Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling 5 DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY Can : Yut Lo Heung Sai Lit : A Road To The West 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 4 LOVE IS......PYJAMAS Can : Nam Yun Yu Yi Fok Lit : Men Are Like Clothes d. Vincent Kok Tak Siu Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Raymond Lam Fung, Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam), Karena Ng Chin Yu, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Hai Qing 3 TAKEN 2 d. Olivier Megaton Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace 2 TED d. Seth MacFarlane Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis 1 HELTER SKELTER Can : Jing Yung Tin Hau Lit : Plastic Surgery Queen d. Mika Ninagawa Erika Sawajiri, Shinobu Terajima, Go Ayano ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS HELTER SKELTER Rating : III Length : 127 mins. Opening August 16 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening October 11 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! LOVE IS......PYJAMAS AKA : LOVE IS......PAJAMAS Rating : IIA Length : 99 mins. Opening October 11 2012 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Spring and her daughter, Autumn, work respectively as a designer and steward manager in a multinational enterprise of men's underwear founded by their brother and uncle Hugo. To win back his ex-girlfriend, Miao, who is now a world class fashion designer, Hugo pretends his business to be at a brink of bankruptcy and hoping to recruit her for help. Miao seizes the opportunity to take revenge on Hugo and she demands him to establish a new fashion line name to achieve positive results before she will accept the offer. Hugo employs top model Jojo for a healthy competition against Spring to see who will take charge of the new fashion line. Autumn runs into stand-in actor, Fei, who offers his job experience as an inspiration to Spring. Fei brings his dear friend, Owen, who happens to be an ex-top model and Jojo's ex. This journey of multiple rivalries will surely take a hilarious route towards a meaningful outcome. DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY AKA : DUE WEST: MY SEX JOURNEY AKA : Dongguan Dik Shu Lum Lit : DONGGUAN FOREST Rating : III Length : 119 mins. Opening September 20 2012 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Frankie is brought up in a strict middle class family, but like any other adolescence, he is curious about sex during puberty, so he turns to his “sex mentor” – porn magazines and his mate Jing. With the help of Jing, Frankie has the opportunity of camping with his crush Zoey, and spending time alone with her, during which he loses his virginity to her...not quite! He turns out to be doing the well-known ugly she-boy from school! The episode devastates Frankie, and he decides to leave Hong Kong for the U.K. to continue his study, where he acquaints with lecherous senior James. Frankie is in a rapport and stable relationship with Zeta after graduating. Their only problem is their sex life: Zeta is sexually anxious and sets certain restrictions, not only does it forbid Frankie from being sexually satisfied, it also indirectly leads to their breakup. Frankie then begins his journey to the Mainland with Jing to pick up chicks in clubs, and eventually using prostitution, where he meets Celia who gives him pleasures he never experiences before. TAICHI 0 Rating : IIB Length : 99 mins. Opening : October 4 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. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] As an uncommonly gifted child, Yang Luchan had a fleshy abnormality that holds tremendous power growing on his forehead. However being teased as the town fool, Yang’s mother spurs him to practice martial arts, and following her wishes, Yang travels the distance to come to Chen Village to learn TAI CHI. At this legendary village, everyone practices TAI CHI and uses TAI CHI in every aspect of their lives. Nevertheless, it is forbidden for a villager to disclose TAI CHI to an outsider, and Yang learned this the hard way. Upon arriving at the village, locals discourage Yang by challenging him with fights. From the strong men to old ladies to children, everyone defeats Yang with their TAICHI moves. After facing the toughest battle and being defeated by Master Chen’s beautiful daughter Yuniang, Yang is determined to master the art of TAICHI and he needs to find Master Chen. Little does Yang know, the poor strange man who he befriended is in fact Master Chen who then saved him from the duel with Yuniang. Master Chen realizes Yang’s genius and disguises himself to secretly guide Yang to his self realization of TAICHI. One day, a frightening steam-powered machine came to the village, lead by Fang Zijing, a childhood friend of Yuniang. He has bribed government officials to permit him to build a railway that will run straight through the village. Yang decided to join forces with Yuniang to defeat Fang Zijing and destroy the machine. This brave act may just win the hearts of the villagers... THERMAE ROMAE Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening August 25 2012 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening October 4 2012 Site : http://www.summeriff.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...... Frankie knows his passion for Celia is based on physical attraction, whereas for Zeta it is spiritual, he cannot help but struggles between love and lust. What will be Frankie’s final decision? THE ASSASSINS Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening September 27 2012 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Between the late 190s and 200s during the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao defeated Lu Bu and other rival warlords to gain supremacy in northern China. In 216, Cao Cao forced Emperor Xian to grant him the title of a vassal king, "King of Wei". Cao Cao then had the Bronze Sparrow Platform constructed as a display of power. In 220, Cao Cao's son Cao Pi urges his father to take the Han throne and replace Emperor Xian, but many people strongly object to this idea. In another corner of the world, Mu Shun and Lingju, a pair of young lovers who have undergone five years of training as assassins in a prisoner-of-war camp, are preparing to accomplish a secret mission... CROSS Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening September 15 2012 at Star Fest 2012 Opening October 4 2012 Official Site : http://www.crossthefilm.com/ [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] The faithful Lee Leung believes that people who choose to end their own lives will forever burn in the fire of Hell and never be able to go to Heaven. After his wife succumbs to the pain of cancer and commits suicide, he understands the pain of those who want to die and realizes that instead of letting others commit suicide and fall to Hell forever, he might as well end their lives so they can go to Heaven after death. He on a suicide site meets four people who want to die and communicate with each other to fulfill their wishes. As Lee Leung thinks that he is acting on the order of God, he realizes that his belief and salvation plan faces an impact that it cannot withstand...... ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, October 13 2012 15 ATYPICAL FAIRY TALE Can : Gat Lam Tung Wa Laure Shang Wenjie http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/fLGyI5007bc/ 14 STUBBORN STONE NODS Can : Wan Shek Dim Tau Raymond Lam Fung http://youtu.be/T3ZzPlO_y9w 13 VIEWING FLOWERS IN THE MIST Can : Mo Lui Hong Fa Joey Yung Cho Yi http://youtu.be/7CBQgOTBYOQ 12 EVERYDAY THINK ABOUT YOU Can : Tin Tin Seung Nei Cheer Chen Yi Jing http://youtu.be/98PF1PZfWn8 11 TEMPORARY BF Can : Jap Si Dik Nam Pung Yen-J (Yim Jeuk) http://youtu.be/88m2XdyGXRY 10 SOMEONE IS WAITING FOR ME Can : Yau Yun Joi Dun Ngor William Wei (Wai Lai On) http://youtu.be/-btimVF1UfU 9 HEARTBREAK IS NO BIG DEAL Can : Sut Luen Si Siu Yisa Yu (Yuk Hor Wai) http://youtu.be/TgTwvE-XHB4 8 ONE CHANCE Jason Zhang Jie http://youtu.be/NEWsmN4xH6U 7 DON'T WANT TO WAKE UP Can : But Seung Sing Loi Wilber Pan (Poon Wai Pak) http://youtu.be/Avy_FsLw9Mk 6 LIFE AFTER DISASTER Can : Gip Hau Yu Sun Anson Hu (Wu Yin Bun) http://youtu.be/hvJ3PHjP4-w 5 OCCASINOAL SHOWERS Can : Au Jun Yu Jasmine Leong Jing Yu http://youtu.be/uHSaC3t0N0Q 4 BURNING LIFE Can : Chi For Nin Wa Chris Lee Yuchun http://youtu.be/w12RwaS8ir0 3 END Can : Yuen Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/_Ucpmk6Vj4E 2 THOUSAND ORIGAMI CRANE Can : Chin Ji Hok Khalil Fong Datong http://youtu.be/4n1XN7E-ZSY 1 FORGOTTEN Can : Mong Liu Rainie Yang (Yeung Sing Lam) http://youtu.be/4prGDD-iF30 ------ [ 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 THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, below is some upcoming alternatives in New York. Enjoy! Jer Jer Stinks, Your Chaffing Editor Top Ten Central ======== 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 SPECIAL HALLOWEEN SCREENING Wednesday, October 31, 2012 @ 7pm MEMENTO MORI (1999, 97 mins.) As a special extra, join us for a special Halloween screening of a brilliant, scary Korean shocker! Young Min-Ah discovers that two of her fellow high school students are holding onto a strange diary, capable of causing hallucinations. The two girls have an unusually strong bond, but when one of them suddenly and unexplainably kills herself, the entire school is shocked. Min-Ah, however, starts to feel different… as though she’s somehow possessed by the dead girl. --- [ WHAT IS YOUR CHAFFING EDITOR LISTENING TO ] ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com