From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (October 18 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. Louis Koo Tin Lok who celebrates his birthday on the 21st B. Paul Wong Koon Chung and Athena Chu Yun who gave birth to their baby girl C. Bruce Lee Siu Lung whose father Leung Hiu Bun passed away earlier at the age of 88. 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2012/10/24) Luisa Lai Chi San's program BEST ACTOR interviewed Nick Cheung Ka Fai. Before joining the business Cheung Ka Fai was a police officer. He became a cop because he wanted to investigate cases and carry a gun, but in the end he was unable to become a part of the criminal investigation department, felt that he was unable to put his expertise to use and switched jobs. Cheung Ka Fai signed with TVB for two months before going on indefinite vacation. He said, "TVB, sorry, I was thinking of quitting even though I signed." He pointed out that at the time he was absent and did not know what he wanted. Coincidentally his relative passed away and he had to go to South Africa, so he lived there for eight months in a comfortable setting. The pressure and the displeasure earlier from when he worked at ATV for five years were all released during that period. That vacation prepared him to return to work at TVB. Speaking of returning to TVB for a series, he said that if the schedule would be right and the script would be good it would be negotiable. Back then he originally agreed to make WHEN HEAVEN BURNS (TIN YU DEI), but finally the production was postponed and his schedule did not work. Cheung Ka Fai also revealed that when THE BEAST STALKER (JING YUN) was released he disguised himself with a hat and fake teeth to go to the movies and observe audience reaction. Once he ran into Wong Jing at the cinema lobby, he asked him what movie he was going to see and Wong Jing did not recognize him. In 2009 he became emotionally disturbed while working on the film RED RIVER in the Mainland. He said that he was not too used to the local life and hygiene. Once he had a few bites of his meal before discovered a cockroach that was the size of half his thumb. At that moment he wanted to "jump out the window and die". When his mood was at its worst during that year, he did not want his family or friend to call. He just wanted to finish this film. Speaking of his friends Anthony Wong Chau Sun and Francis Ng Chun Yu were recognized as "the meanest and the hardest to take", Cheung Ka Fai described Wong Chau Sun as "nagging". He said that they did not need to nag between the. Often they did not need to speak and the other would understand. With a third party, someone they could not immediately coordinate. However they found this type of chemistry. Cheung Ka Fai has been married for years. He remembered back then Esther Kwan Wing Ho was the prettiest top actress at ATV but he was not playing the lead. He said, "Madness of youth. I felt Kwan Wing Ho was the 'most capable in the entire station'. This one definitely had to be it." * (2012/10/24) Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Jacqueline Chong Si Man two nights ago attended a certain watch event at Central. Yen Chi Tan recently attended events, did his income increase greatly? He said that reporters would have to ask his manager about his income. He had no concept of money, as he did not even have a wallet. Later he will be busy with his new film preparation and he hoped that the government will be supportive. As a part of the Hong Kong film industry he would like to repay Hong Kong. As for the lead actress, he only revealed that she is a very famous Mainland actress with a long face. * (2012/10/24) Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) twon nights ago appeared at a Causeway Bay cinema for her new film LOVE IS...PYJAMAS (NAM YUN YU YI FOK). This was Lynn's second collaboration with Teresa Mo Shun Kwan. She said that she has learned a lot from Sister Mo and would see her as her target of study. Recently Lynn has been resting, later she will go to Hangzhou for her Lunar New Year film. This year will be Lynn's fourth Lunar New Year film, she thanked Raymond Wong Pak Ming for giving her a chance and a raise. Will she ask to work with different actors in the Lunar New Year film? Lynn admitted that she looked forward to working with substance and handsome actors, and she would be learning from them. Will she have any kiss scene in the new film? Lynn said that in the past she did not have any kiss scene in the Lunar New Year film. Was she banning them? Lynn said that she had kiss scenes in her Taiwan series. As for her Hong Kong kiss scene, was it the one in the Aaron Kwok Fu Sing music video? Lynn said, "You remember that too!" With Sing Sing's upcoming birthday how will Lynn celebrate with Sing Sing? She said, "I wish him Happy birthday, today in every year, and this morning at every age, just like the song says." Will they celebrate the birthday together? Lynn said that she will not tell reporters. * (2012/10/24) Famous screen writer Szeto Kam Yuen earlier passed away due to cancer at the age of 48. Last night a wake was held at the World Funeral Home and the funeral will take place today. Last night a Buddhist ceremony was held. The venue was set up like a party because the departed did not want friends and family to be too sad. Szeto Kam Yuen's photos were shown on a television. His fiance was present and prayed for him. A memorial program was distributed. Good friend Louis Koo Tin Lok wrote an eulogy for the program. Johnnie To Kei Fung, Wai Ka Fai, Oxide Pang Shun, Mak Tong Kit, Daneil Lam Siu Ming and Donnie Yen Chi Tan all came to pay their respect. To Kei Fung said that he has known Szeto Kam Yuen for over 20 years and was very sorry for the loss. He said, "The most memorable was us coming up with ideas. He was very picky with ideas, but he had a lot of substance. Because he started with Wai Ka Fai, he was pickier. He was an invaluable talent and already reach top level quality." He said that the most interesting was when Kam Yuen was at the hospitalize, Tony Chan Chun Chung went to the hospital to work on his behalf. He was very optimistic and very accepting of others. Szeto Kam Yueng's final work INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN) is still in production in Thailand. Director Pang Shun deliberately returned to Hong Kong to pay his respect. His younger brother Danny Pang Fat and Lau Ching Wan remained in Thailand for the shoot. He represented them and brought funeral funds on their behalf. Pang Shun said that the most memorable was coming up with the script with Szeto Kam Yuen. He said that when this film started production his condition was already very severe, but at first he said that he was fine after chemotherapy. Suddenly one day he had leg pain and everyone immediately got medication for him. Later he returned to Hong Kong for an examination. Pang Shun said that his family did not have any need. Lam Siu Ming said that Kam Yuen was optimistic and positive. Earlier he asked for a photo with co-workers at the company, after which he was very touched because he has always wanted this photo. When they were together their relationships were very deep. * (2012/10/23) Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Chapman To Man Jat recently worked together on the Emperor Motion Picture new film SUPER MANAGER (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN). Playing a manager in the film, Ah Sa joked that she swapped identities from the troublemaker to maintaining order this time. Her manner of speech also differed drastically. She also revealed that Gillian Chung Yun Tung has already returned home to rest after her appendicitis operation. She even saved a great character for Ah Gil to guest star in and they will have to shoot in Korea. In the story Ah Sa brought her company's female artist to pick out clothing at a fashion store and boss Ah Jat paid. Before places they chatted and laughed. Ah Sa and other actresses even exchanged beauty tips. Ah Jat praised that with Ah Jat on the set, the atmosphere would definitely be great. Although Ah Jat often improvised, she was able to handle it. She said Ah Jat not only helped her but also other new comers, so they knew how to make their characters stand out in the film. Speaking of her character, Ah Sa joked, "I always have to look the part, which is very different from before. In the past I often played the troublemaker, now I have to maintain order. I also have a lot of information to remember. Because the manner of speech is different from normal, sometimes I would deliver the lines out of order." Ah Jat said that he and Ah Sa have worked on the film for a dozen days or so. At first they were not too familiar, later he thought that they got along well and became friends. Ah Jat joked that he had "Hong Kong Women Phobia", but Ah Sa was easy going and happy. She was not arrogant at all and was very suitable to be friends with. Sometimes after work they would go to dinner together. He said, "Outsiders always feel co-workers would always get along, but we have to be on the same wavelength to be friends. Ah Sa is one of the friends like that." Ah Jat revealed earlier that he met with Leon Lai Ming. Yesterday he said that Lai Ming was not in Hong Kong so he still has not yet seen him. He has sent him a text message and received an OK reply. He said, "Although Lai Ming doesn't talk much, he is a very manly man. Between men not much needs to be said. A greeting call is enough, especially when now is a sensitive period. For now I don't want to disturb him. (Will you introduce girls to Lai Ming?) I don't have any source." Reporters said that he always said he wanted to introduce a guy to Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, why not match her with Lai Ming? Ah Jat reacted, "As a brother I don't want to hurt him. Fiona is a top notch friend, but she is a Christian and can't have pre-marital sex. As a couple that's hard to deal with, as a friend that doesn't matter." Yesterday Ah Sa, To Man Jat, Deep Ng Ho Hong yesterday worked on the film in Tai Kok Tsui. In the story Deep carried away Ah Sa by force. Deep said that Ah Sa was a light as a stack of light. Ah Sa said, "I am 100 pounds! I want to be fatter, I am already eating a lot but I am not getting fat. I used to be 103 pounds, I was so happy that I was 3 pounds heavier!" Ah Sa said that her appetite was great. "Even if I am busier, flying all over my appetite is still unaffected. However I have been so tired that I didn't know how to deliver the lines. That day with the final shot of the day, I delivered all the lines in the first two takes, by the third everything turned very, very slow. I remembered the lines but couldn't organize them. I was so mad, after work I went for a massage. I don't know if all the fire went out, I was fine the next day!" Ah Jat said that he has been so busy that he has not have the time to pick out what to wear to the Golden Horse Award. "Later I will have to work in Korea and Hangzhou. I won't have time to shop for clothes." Will he ask his wife Krystal Tin Yui Kei for help? Ah Jat said that his wife was busier than he was. "She is working on a TVB series. She not only doesn't have time to help me with clothes, she probably won't get time off to go to the Golden Horse Award! I used to be desperate for an award, now after making a movie that made money for the boss and made me happy, my mission has been accomplished. Without any time to shop for clothes, I will just wear something old. It's more environmentally friendly!" * (2012/10/23) Bosco Wong Chung Chak and Stephy Tang Lai Yun worked together on the television series AQUA HEROES (LUEN OI JI YAU SIK) and the Lunar New Year film 72 TENANTS OF PROSPERITY (72 GA JO HAT). For the three time they worked together on the For For directed film WAIT, I LOVE YOU (DUN NGOR OI NEI). Their chemistry was even better than before as they felt that the other was more mature. Stephy two nights ago attended her good friend Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum)'s film NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG) premiere and denied that she and Alex Fong Lik Sun were already married. Bosco this time played an easy going guy who looked extremely sloppy but valued relationships very much. * (2012/10/23) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing yesterday attended a watch exhibition. With his birthday Friday, he received a limited edition watch. Sing Sing also just received the New York Chinese Film Festival Most Outstanding Asian Artist award. Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and Zhang Ziyi also attended and received awards. Sing Sing revealed that Ziyi left early because she was working on a movie. They did not share the stage, which he regretted a little. Yet being able to receive the award from his idol Alan Alda, he was very happy. He continued, "I too am a multi-purpose artist. This award to me is a type of recognition, but of course in comparison to Alan Alda a five time Emmy Award winner, I am no big deal. Hopefully in the future I can have his achievement." Sing Sing also said that every gift has a special meaning, but this time he personally flew to New York to accept the award. He felt very honored and thus this award to him was a very valuable present. At the same time, Alan Alda even expressed that everyone had to move forward. He felt that was his show business work principle as well. Will he celebrate? Sing Sing admitted that he was a workaholic and would not deliberate take time off. He explained why he claimed to be younger. Sing Sing said that at the time he only said that every year he would reduce his age to remind himself to stay at his best shape. Of course this also meant that he was a year older and he absolutely did not have amnesia. Sing Sing said, "I am 47. However I only said that every year I would take a year off, for example I turn 90 I would become a baby again. Seniors are like babies!" Will he celebrate his birthday with his girlfriend Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) and already set a wedding date? He said that he would not respond to personal matter. He said that this year's birthday wish is not to respond to questions about his personal and private life. In addition, Kwok Fu Sing took 20 minutes before returning to Hong Kong to gauge the audience reaction to his film DIVERGENCE (SAM CHA HAU) at the Times Square AMC cinema. He originally wanted to surprise the audience, but was instead surprised when the audience presented him with his first birthday cake this year. The audience said the birthday song and sent their heart felt good wishes. The film festival organizers also gave him an American football jersey due to his love for sport and wished him youthful energy forever and good health. Sing Sing was in great spirits and did not turn away any enthusiastic fans' request for photos and autographs. A fan even expressed love for him. "You are very handsome, I like you very much!" Sing Sing stayed for almost 40 minutes at the cinemas before the crew ushered him to airport. While in New York, Sing Sing rewarded the workers with 4 lbs. lobsters and local seafood. * (2012/10/23) The romance NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG) will be released soon. Two leads Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) two nights ago along with director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) met with fans in Mongkok and gave away film postcards and folders. Then they went to the premiere. The trio caused a stir in Mongkok and finally stayed for only ten minutes. Chilam and Sum Yau later met up with co-stars Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Mandy Wong Chi Man, Ava Yu Kiu, Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei at hte premiere. Many artists like Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Wilson Chin Kwok Wai, Sugar Club, HotCha, Jason Chan Pak Yu, Mia Chen and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Cheng Juk Si came in support. Chilam said that the city promotion was tough on the high heel wearing Lau Sum Yau. He even said that because of the chaos he and the director teamed up to take her into custody for her protection when she gave away presents. Sum Yau revealed that that giving away postcards in the city in high heels was a huge challenge. As for a crazed male fan asking her for a kiss at a promotion, Sum Yau said, "I think he was quite an actor because he know how to take advantage of positioning. I didn't feel any contact from him!" Was she afraid? Sum Yau said, "If he touched me I would have been! However no matter what I would tough it out. If he truly touched me I might push him away!" The film company released a nurse doll with Sum Yau's likeness, and she could not let it go. Chilam revealed that his son liked Sister Sum Yau and would like to buy a limited edition figure for him. Has Chilam thought about releasing his own figure? He said, "no, people may use it as a dart!" * (2012/10/22) William Chan Wai Ting and Michelle Wai (Si Nga) worked together on the category III film TRIAD (JAT JIK), which will be released next month. Their back alley kiss scene recently has been unveiled. Was William worried that his girlfriend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin would be jealous? William said, "We kissed nonstop from dark to light, I would rather work on a fight scene then a kiss scene!" In TRIAD Wise Guy William and his younger colleague Si Nga had a relationship. The director even arranged for them to be in a back alley kiss scene. Facing the wet and dirty back alley William often joked to ease the mood. He said, "Actually the environment was pretty dirty. In the scene I had to pick up Si Nga then put her on a wooden box and kiss. I was very afraid that she would lose her balance. I had to kiss while help her keep her balance. It was very hard!" In order to coordinate with different angles, they had to shoot the kiss many times. They never thought that they would work on it for 5 hours. Their lips were numb. Si Nga admitted that William pushed her to the wall and her back took a beating. She said, "Luckily I was very familiar with William, it didn't get awkward." William said that a kiss scene was not as lucky as people would imagine. With many cameras and workers and the long time for intimacy, it was very tough. He said, "We kissed from dark to light, which actually was very tiring. No one would think that it is lucky to make a kiss scene. I would rather work on fight scene and take a beating!" He said that after the kiss scene he had to work on many scenes in which he was beaten up. "After the joy come a lot of pain. The director absolutely wouldn't let me go so easily." * (2012/10/22) The film NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG) director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) and actors Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) and Sukie Shek Wing Lei yesterday promoted in West Kowloon. When the leads played games with fans, a male fan even pretended to kiss Sum Yau. Admitting that he was very tired from his series production, Chi Lam who only attended with a shell of himself noticed the news that Lo Fun came in eighth among the Golden goddess survey and ahead of Sum Yau. He joked that after yesterday Sum Yau was able to get ahead. Earlier Chi Lam publicly scolded a TVB production assistant and led to an overwhelming response. He denied that he would have to host a make up banquet and did not want to talk about the matter anymore. In the film, Chi Lam said that he was a jerk in Sum Yau's eyes, but his girlfriend has never called him a jerk because they were able to remain friends after breaking up. His wife Anita Yuen Wing Yi not only would not call him a jerk but worship him more and more. He said confidently, "She like to watch my performance and listen to my songs, she is my number one fan. (Are you your son's number one idol?) Right, recently the character he played at school was a pilot. (Maybe he likes Francis Ng Chun Yu?) At the time he wasn't born yet." Children often played pilots and fire fights. Chi Lam admitted, "Maybe I thought too much!" He also said that when TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES 2 will air he will permit his son to watch. He even showed his intimate scene with Fala Chen so he could learn about acting early on. In addition, this time the film company made 1,000 1:6 figures of Sum Yau. Each sold for HK$800. When Sum Yau posted with the figure and Chi Lam, he said, "I really want to look under its dress, what a pervert." Sum Yau two nights ago with the director, Ava Yu Kiu and Shek Wing Lei gave away postcards in Mongkok to promote the film. Sum Yau who has rarely been to Mongkok was very excited to see so many people, and said that recently she learned fencing and would be able to protect herself and reporters. She even boasted that she was even more agile than her bodyguards. Did she have a sword on her? She said, "I have a sword in my heart." Sum Yau said that she once worked on a film in Mongkok, due to too many onlookers taking photos the production progress was hindered. Thus two nights ago she was already prepared mentally; she still praised the fans for being very nice and not trying to do anything excessive with her. She also revealed that in her school day she ran into a flasher and was stunned, he looked very pleased. She already learned fencing to protect herself and believed that she would not be afraid if she ran into another pervert again. In addition, this was Yu Kiu's first film. However her first line was already foul language. She even had to call Chi Lam "PK, a kept man and has AIDS". She said that in real life she would at most call guys jerks or no girl would like them. She absolutely would not use foul language. * (2012/10/22) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Sandra Ng Kwan Yu earlier attended the 34rd New York Chinese Film Festival. Two nights ago they even attended the China Night event. The Hong Kong actors received the Most Outstanding Asian Artist Awards. Sing Sing received the award from 5 time Emmy award winner Alan Alda and gave a speech in both Chinese and English. "I want to thank the event for present this award to me. Thank you everyone for the approval and recognition. I hope to through this opportunity to thank every viewer for the support and love." Celebrating his birthday on the 26th, Sing Sing was very excited to receive this award and believed that it was one of his best birthday presents. Kwan Yu received the award from the event chair Sid Ganis. She did not forget to be humorous in her speech. She said, "My last name is NG, but in my acting profession I have to remember no NG (no good: bad take). I have to come up with ways to be my best. 2012 is my 30th anniversary in the business, receiving this international award at this moment to me is especially meaningful. Although I have a lot more I want to say, I believe everyone must be starving. I am too, so I won't say anymore!" Sing Sing and Kwan Yu congratulated each other back stage. Kwan Yu revealed that because she would be busy with her new film, she would fly back to Hong Kong in the middle of the night. * (2012/10/22) The film THE LAST TYCOON (DAI SEUNG HOI) earlier officially released a minute long trailer. Two generations of Hui Man Keung, Chow Yun Fat and Huang Xiaoming, both picked up a gun and swept across the Bund on the big screen. Viewers who have seen this trailer could not be more excited. In it Huang Xiaoming first held a knife then a gun. He originally thought that he knew how to hold a gun, but with "Gun God" Fat Gor he almost forgot how to use a gun. Andrew Lau Wai Keung said that he "could not be weaker" with his gun holding posture, he could not even draw his gun several times when the cameras rolled. Luckily Fat Gor not only constantly provided him with a variety of guidance but also taught him how to use a gun on the set. Actually Xiaoming was afraid that he would not play the mob boss role well. He constantly asked Fat Gor for help as soon as he had the time. After Fat Gor learned that Xiaoming's father liked A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON SIK) very much, he dragged Xiaoming to teach him even better gun poses and even displayed the "Mark Gor" performance. He taught Xiaoming how to make better gun poses in front of the camera and attracted many workers. Director Wong Jing had an even better idea. "I haven't seen Fat Gor like this either, let Fat Gor make you his disciple!" When asked whether he was confident to succeed the "Gun God", Xiaoming said, "Wait until you see the movie then you would know if I am qualified." In addition, Yolanda Yuan Quan in the end of the trailer appeared for the first time on the Bund to become the first female lead of the film to be unveiled. Yuan Quan had many romantic scenes with Fat Gor. After the shoot, even Fat Gor said that he was no match for her. He joked that he has not concentrated on romantic scenes for years already. He never expected that actresses now are so amazing. He said, "Seemingly I have to call back (his AUTUMN'S TALE character) inside me." * (2012/10/22) The Feng Xiaogang, Huayi Brothers and Mission Hills co-funded film company held a foundation ceremony two days ago. Aside from Feng Xiaogang, Huayi Brothers boss Wang Zhongjun, Mission Hills boss Chu Ting Kin, guests including Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Mr. and Mrs. Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Ge You, Adrien Brody, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wong Man Tak and their son, director He Ping, Michelle Chen, Ady An, Balia Chan Pui Ka and Yao Ming. Feng Xiaoming said that some of the Mission Hills studio has already been constructed. The first film is expected to be produced at the studio in 2014, which he described as a dream come true. How much did they invest? Chu Ting Kin said that the constructed portion already cost 1 billion yuan and the total investment will reach 5 billion yuan. Michelle two nights ago was in great spirits. Has she already stepped into another stage in life? She immediately showed off her ring and said that she has already stepped into another stage in life. "Our relationship is great. We have common interests. I feel that the most important thing for a couple is mutual respect and admiration." Are they already married? She said, "Not yet, but he has proposed many times. Each time he proposed, I was very happy and enjoyed it." Was her boyfriend very disappointed? She said that he was not, perhaps he enjoyed it as well. Reportedly she will work on a female version of THE EXPENDIBLES. Michelle said that she still has not received any news. She would have to see the script first, but the film would be very representative. If she would have a chance to take part she would be very happy. In addition, she was rumored to be in politics in Malaysia. Michelle said, "No! A politician has a different life that is very complicated. He not only has to represent himself but also remain neutral. This isn't my ideal. I am very honest with myself, being a politician isn't my dream." * (2012/10/21) Law Chung Him, Jacqueline Chong Si Man, Philip Ng Won Lung, Oscar Leung Lit Wai and Jazz Lam Chi Sin two nights ago worked on YOUNG AND DANGEROUS RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI: GONG WU SUN DIT JUI) in Tsz Wan Shan. In the scene Uncle B passed away and the brothers met up to discuss revenge. Because the production attracted many from the neighborhood, the crew had to constantly remind onlookers not to hinder the shoot. For efficiency, the team set up a temporary dressing room in a corner of the playground. However the location was rather open and still attracted onlookers. Playing "Smartie" Tong Fei suddenly emerged from the dressing up. Then she and Him Jai went to Tai Kok Tsui harbor for another shoot. In that scene they were running away on a boat. Boss Wong Jing even personally appeared. The film has kept Tong Fei under wrap all along. Reportedly she would only appear in the film's final scene, leaving room for the film's sequel. Him Jai revealed that earlier they already shot some of the fight scenes, luckily he was not injured. Playing Chicken's girlfriend Chong Si Man joked that her co-stars were injured. Him Jai said, "Actually we troubled co-stars for rehearsal because it was very easy to get hurt. We only worked on the fight scenes when we are protected and safe." Him Jai said that this was not a fight film, all were street fight scenes so he did not need a double. He also revealed that he played a couple with Hu Ran who played a rich girl. Chong Si Man revealed that she and Chicken had an ambiguous relationship. At first she was often around Chicken and stole all of his girlfriends. Finally they became a couple. * (2012/10/21) Pakho Chau, William Chan Wai Ting and Shiga Lin Si Nga yesterday attended the Metro charity karaoke 2012. Chan Wai Ting revealed that his new film TRIAD (JAT JIK) received a category III rating. He said, "Many fans complained because they were too young to watch it." * (2012/10/21) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Sandra Ng Kwan Yu earlier went to New York to attend the 3rd New York Chinese Film Festival to promote Chinese films. The event even held a three day Aaron Kwok film festival segment and screened Sing Sing's DIVERGENCE (SAM CHA HAU), AFTER THIS OUR EXILE (FU JI), and LOVE FOR LIFE (JUI OI). He even met with the audience and had an exchange with viewers and local media. Sing Sing said that all the films' characters had drastically different personalities than his own, giving him a lot of space to be creative with the characters. He liked to play different characters, which was a challenge. Each time he worked on a film he would let go of his singer image. He also brought new film COLD WAR (HONG JIN)'s trailer. He said that he liked this film's script very much. The subject was also different from the traditional police film. He even hoped that the film will have a chance to be adapted into an American film. When asked how he maintained his energy and childlike features, he said exercise. It was the best way to maintain health, youth, and energy. He also said that he liked New York, thus on this trip he took time to enjoy the Spider-Man musical and took walks on the New York streets to see local street artists at work. He also planned to conduct an US tour in 2013. Two nights ago Sing Sing and Kwan Yu attended the China Night event and accepted the "Most Outstanding Asian Artist Awards". * (2012/10/21) Hong Kong film and television celebrated the 63rd anniversary of the People's Republic of China and the China Panorama 2012 took place two nights ago at Admiralty. Nina Paw Hee Ching and her husband Fong Ping, Peter Pau Tak Hei, Irene Wan Bik Han, Xu Fan, Peter Lam Kin Ngok, Ricky Wong Wai Kei and Timonthy Fok Tsun Ting attended. Wan Bik Ha said that recently she played a mob big sister in her new film TRIAD (JAT JIK). The character was a drastic change and very fresh, different from her regularly. She was interested in founding a film workshop as she wanted to create some sincere films for Hong Kong and make some authentic films. Will the investment be enormous? She said that she had investors behind the scenes. She said, "After acting for so many years I haven't tried to run the business myself. This way I would have more freedom." * (2012/10/21) Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Michelle Chen, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Sun Nan, Jung Woo-Sung, Sammo Hung Kam Bo and director He Ping yesterday met with the press in Hainan to share their golf experience. Yeung Chi King said 11 years ago she came to Hainan for THE TOUCH (TIN MUK JUEN KEI). This time she saw many good friends after arriving, like the co-star of her first film THE OWL AND DUMBO (MAU TAU YING SIU FEI JEUNG), Hung Kam Bo. She pointed out that Big Brother did not change much and looked thinner. Big Brother joked, "The wallet is thinner." He even said that he was aching all over and did not dare to compete with the masters. Hung Kam Bo was asked whether martial art or golf was harder. He said that he was a martial art master, but he was better at basketball than golf. This time he came to mainly participate, enjoy other people's game and to throw a tantrum. Sam Gor revealed that Big Brother would throw his clubs into the water if he played poorly, but this time with so many viewers, he could only smile if he played poorly and had to suppress his temper. Jung Woo-Sung participated for the first time and was very happy to see so many good friends, in particular his previous co-star Yeung Chi King. He said that he played golf 15 years ago, now he played even worse because he has not practiced in a long time. He hoped to elevate his quality next year before playing again. He also said that meeting Ronaldo and Yao Ming was a very memorable experience. Michelle Chen said that she was very happy to see so many idols, like Yeung Chi King and her earlier co-star Simon Yam Tat Wa. She also said that she ran into Adrien Brody in the elevator. Did she want to become an action actress? She would like to but she did not have any kung fu background. Her father also appeared in support of his daughter. Yam Tat Wa suddenly appeared at Minka Kelly's interview yesterday. He explained that a friend liked Minka Kelly very much and asked him to get a photo with her. Brother Wa waited for Minka for ten minutes. Minka greeted him but left after ten seconds because Minka's manager thought that it was an interview with one media outlet and was scared off when they saw so many reporters. * (2012/10/20) Nicholas Tse Ting Fung two nights ago appeared for the first time on the Luisa Lai Chi San TVB program BEST ACTOR. He said that when he first started his post production company, his parents Patrick Tse Yin and Deborah Li strongly objected as they worried that the money that he worked so hard for would vanish. However he insisted on mortgaging his property for the business. After 8 years of being the invisible boss he brought his father Tse Yin to witness the result. Seeing how comforted his father was he was very happy. After the program aired, the response was enormous. In general people online praised Ting Fung as mature and stable as well as truly grown up, even a good boss. The episode's average rating was 25 points with over 1.6 million viewers. Since BEST ACTOR aired, it won both word of mouth and rating. Lai Chi San's popularity rose and was praised online as powerful. TVB immediately decided to add more episodes. Reportedly Lai Chi San will invited fellow former children program host Stephen Chow Sing Chi and will likely succeed; other guests will include Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Donnie Yen Chi Tan and others. Producer Ho Siu Wai was asked whether they will invite Chow Sing Chi to be a guest? She said that many guests are being contacted. Due to scheduling issues, as long as guests have time they will be immediately taped and stored for the second series. As for BEST ACTRESS, she said that it was being arranged. * (2012/10/20) Busty star Angelina Zhang (Cheung Woon Nga) two nights ago enjoyed her new film DUE WEST OUR SEX JOURNEY (YUT LO HEUNG SAI) with 34 fans, co-star Gregory Wong Chung Hiu and director Mark Wu Yiu Fai. For her first fan meeting, Angelina naturally dressed up and even showed of her career line and legs. She admitted that she was excited and revealed that she communicated with fans on facebook. Some fans suggested a meet and chat event. They even booked a cinema to enjoy her movie. Fans who were present were very shy, as she had to invite them a few times before they were willing to take photos together. Angelina admitted that many fans loved her figure and look and expressed their love online. They also asked to take care of her and their comments were rather daring. However with face to face contact, their hands were all shaking and she found that to be very funny. She also said that she worried that her fans would leave her when she stopped being sexy in the future. She said, "The most famous stars rely on acting, so I have to hurry up and learn to act. Then fans won't just like my figure but will also enjoy my acting. I won't have to worry then." At the same time she planned to show off her figure as much as she could before age 45 and shoot more sexy photos for her collection and leave beautiful memories for herself. * (2012/10/20) Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing received the State Administration for Radio, Film, and Television Movie Channel program center and Chinese American Arts Council to attend the 3rd New York Chinese Film Festival. The film festival even held personal segments for both. Ng Kwan Yu attended the Sandra Ng film festival segment's audience meeting. She answered audience questions in Putonghua, Cantonese and English and gave away autographed photos and posters. Kwan Yu this time selected ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW and JULIET IN LOVE for the audience to appreciate her outside the world of comedy. Kwan Yu said that ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW was the first movie in which she played a mother. She was attracted to director Alex Law Kai Yui's script to be willing to make the break through performance. Every draft she read she would be moved to tears. Veteran international star Lisa Lu Yan even flew from Los Angeles to New York to attend the event and watch Ng Kwan Yu's movie. She said that Kwan Yu was one of the younger actors who she enjoyed. When Ng Kwan Yu learned that the elder was watching her movie, she rushed into the audience for a photo with her. Kwok Fu Sing went to a Broadway performance as soon as he got off the plane, without any fear of exhaustion from the over ten hour flight. They will even receive "The Most Outstanding Asian Artist Awards" later. * (2012/10/20) Karena Ng Chin Yu appeared on a Cable food program and the hosts brought Karena to enjoy Japanese food with Chinese Qin Dynasty flavor and even presented her with her first birthday cake this year much to her surprise for her 19th birthday on the 27th. She happily said, "Because this year I won't be in Hong Kong for my birthday, I have to be an orphan. This may be my only birthday cake!" Karena worked with many actors in her new film and even described them with different clothing. "(Ronald) Cheng Chung Kei says that he is the most attentive man, so he is like the under shirt; (Raymond Wong) Brother Pak Ming is a suit because he constantly looks serious. (Vincent) Kok Tak Siu is a track suit because he loves to exercise! (What about rumored boyfriend Raymond Lam Fung?) In my heart he is a black jacket, because the first time I saw him he wore a bottle neck shirt and a black jacket. He was tightly wrapped." * (2012/10/20) The film TAICHI HERO (TAI GIK 2 YING HUNG GWUT HEI) two days ago held a Beijing media screening. Producer Chen Kuo-Fu, director Stephen Fung Tak Lun personally conducted an exchange with the media and the audience. After TAICHI 0's popular games like "Fruit Ninja" and "Angry Bird", TAICHI HERO added in the fighting game elements. Fung Tak Lun admitted that he grew up on comic books and cartoons and hoped to add in new techniques into the film to achieve an innovative "purely entertaining movie" and that such a movie would receive market recognition. As for the still in release TAICHI 0, in half a month it received 140 million at the box office. The number was slightly lower than expected. Fung Tak Lun hoped that TAICHI HERO's box office will be a little better. Chen Kuo-Fu also announced that TAICHI 3 will immediately begin and confidently said, "All the movie that the first movie didn't make, the third one will make back." * (2012/10/19) Horror film experts directors Danny Pang Fat and Oxide Pang Shun were interviewed for Asian Fear Fest and discussed their horror film experience. They said that they constantly made horror films but in real life has not yet run into any supernatural incident. Thus they liked to try something that they could not see or do in everyday life. In their films, the Pang Brothers' deepest impression were THE DETECTIVE (C+ JING TAM) and THE DETECTIVE 2 (B+ JING TAM). They even hoped to be able to release their DETECTIVE series Box Set to fulfill the director dreams. Later, they will work on the film INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN). The film will be about firefighting and need fiery scenes to examine the fear of facing life and death. * (2012/10/19) The Huading Award 20120 China Film Satisfaction Survey's Top 50 Chinese film chart announced the Andy Lau Tak Wa and Deanie Ip Tak Han starred A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) at the top, WARRIORS OF THE RAINBOW: SEEDIQ BALE came in second and YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE third. PAINTED SKIN: RESURRECTION (WAT PEI II), a production with 700 million yuan box office, came in last in 50th and became the year's rotten film. A SIMPLE LIFE had three major specialties: low investment, high profit and good word of mouth. This film cost 12 million yuan and made over 100 million yuan in the Mainland. Director Ann Hui On Wa, leads Lau Tak Wa and Ip Tak Han also swept many film awards. The chart's bottom 5 were at 46th place WHITE DEER PLAIN, then A CHINESE GHOST STORY, EAST MEETS WEST 2011, WHITE VENGEANCE and PAINTED SKIN: RESURRECTION. They all had big investments but poor word of mouth. * (2012/10/19) The 21st will be Louis Koo Tin Lok's birthday. Currently shooting the Pang Brothers directed INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN) in Thailand, Goo Jai two days ago received a surprise birthday part on the set. However he unknowingly found out and pretended to be surprised. INFERNO during its over two months of production in Thailand shot a series of explosions, fire and flooding scenes. Goo Jai in order to save Ching Wan bruised his arm; Ching Wan had to wear a heavy fire fighter uniform under the scorching sun and even had to hang in mid air. They were both exhausted physically. With Goo Jai's birthday on the way, the team secretly arranged for an outdoor birthday party for him and ordered two birthday cakes. Recently they ran into 15 days of vegetarian diet in Thailand, they followed the tradition and prepared vegetarian shrimp dumpling, pork dumpling and fruit. Originally a surprise, Goo Jai found out about the party. However he still "acted" and pretended that he was surprised as he celebrated his birthday in advance with everyone. Terence Siufay led everyone in a birthday son rendition. He even invited Sinjie to sing a Malaysian birthday song. Goo Jai could not wait to open the champagne bottle and toast everyone. He even mischievously sprayed champagne at everyone and sent them scattering. Goo Jai happily said, "This is already the fourth cake I have received for this year's birthday. This time I spent an alternative birthday overseas. Originally everyone wanted to surprise me, but I found out about it long ago! Haha, my birthday wish is working smoothly and wish for good health, world peace and joy everyday for everyone." * (2012/10/18) Patrick Tse Yin returns for the film TAICHI HERO (TAI GIK 2 YING HUNG GWUT HEI) as a mysterious master who runs into high monk Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho)'s challenge to force his hand. Sei Gor was a top hunk but this time he was not competing with Ng Yin Cho in looks but in kung fu. Sei Gor with his light Tai Chi style battled Ng Yin Cho's lion roar. Ng Yin Cho played a high monk, neglected his look, wore torn clothing and shaved his head. He even had many scars on his face and facial hair, looking very filthy. "This look is very cool, it is unforgettable to anyone who sees it. Everyone then would focus on my acting." * (2012/10/18) Law Chung Him, Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Jazz Lam Chi Sin and Philip Ng Won Lung recently have been busy with the film YOUNG AND DANGEROUS RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI ji GONG WU SUN DIT JUI) in hopes of wrapping production in a dozen days or so! Two nights ago around 8PM, the four gathered in an old fashioned coffee shop in Yau Ma Tei for a negotiation and fight scene. Because of their years on television, Him Jai and Wai Wai had many housewives, children and even entire families asking for their photos. Although the new version of the film followed the old one's story, with over a decade between the two several leads' tattoos and image had to changed a little to follow the trends. Him Jai explained, "Because this time the story takes place in 2012, if we used dragon, tiger and phoenix logos it's not too great." Wai Wai also said, "Our tattoos had to support the sense of time, so they would be heavier in art and a little more abstract with hooks, thorns and other designs. Actually they looked like a dragon tattoo on the shoulder." Him Jai pointed out that Wai Wai's tattoo was 2 eagle wings. Wai Wai joked, "I am Chicken, chicken has 2 chicken wings!" A part of cooking up the new YOUNG AND DANGEROUS, Manfred Wong (Man Jun) revealed in a column that the film will complete production in a dozen or so days. He stressed that "fast, pretty, great and cheap" is Hong Kong film specialty. A dozen days to complete a film was not too fast because none of Lau Wai Keung era's YOUNG AND DANGEROUS took over 15 days to finish. * (2012/10/18) Chow Yun Fat, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Huang Xiaoming, Francis Ng Chun Yu and three directors Wong Jing, Andrew Lau Wai Keung and Manfred Wong Jun yesterday attended THE LAST TYCOON (DAI SEUNG HOI)'s Kowloon Bay press conference. To coordinate with the theme the venue set up an altar and arranged for Xiaoming to kneel to Fat Gor to become his disciple and receive the Dragon Head staff from his hands. When they took their seats they obviously offered their seats to the other politely. Fat Gor joked that because Xiaoming is now the boss, he is just a little brother; however finally he still was willing to take the seat. Xiaoming felt that from now on he has someone watching over him. Fat Gor joked, "How can I watch over such a big star? If I have to take care someone I would take care of Baby. We both have our ways. I also like handsome man, you are a handsome baby, that one is AngelaBaby!" Xiaoming awkwardly giggled and did not know how to respond. Aside from Xiaoming, three Best Actors united. Sammo even worked with Fat Gor for the first time on screen. Fat Gor revealed that Sammo was the producer of his film HONG KONG 1941 (DUN DOI LAI MING) and thanked him for giving him the chance back then and for his Golden Horse Best Actor. Sammo also said that he looked forward to this collaboration very much because he knew it had many dramatic scenes. Regrettably in the end they played brothers and not rivals. He only hoped that next time they would be able to have an argument scene and set off even greater sparks. However he joked that the bed scene could be saved. Fat Gor said without any hesitation, "Wow! You would crush me to death, I am now thin now!" Fat Gor then kept the jokes rolling. When asked how this film differed from LET THE BULLETS FLY, Fat Gor joked that at the time he had to play two character but now it is like two people playing one role. He not only felt easier but even half the salary went to Xiaoming. Actually he even wanted to give 30% to him so he would perform better, but his wife was unwilling. Earlier Chun Yu on a program praised how fast Fat Gor was able to get into character and hold down the set. Fat Gor joked, "Mainly it's because I haven't showered for several days, I didn't wash my underwear so I was able to hold down the set. However it is because I am very familiar with the entire group. The set was very relaxing, only Director Lau can kill. Anyone with eyes, ears, mouths and noses dies. Thus we pretended we couldn't see him. He has several dozen weapons, with a gun he could kill people too! Back then with CITY ON FIRE (LUNG FU FUNG WON) he was a cinematographer, now he is a big time director. Since he is leading the set, I used a pair of underwear to cover his face and crush him!" Lau Wai Keung did not know whether to laugh or to cry, only saying that he had no comment. Lau Wai Keung was not the only "victim", even Wong Jing was not spared. When Wong Jing praised how well the explosion scenes in the film were done, because the entire team coordinated he was not nervous. Fat Gor joked that because he was only looking at the monitor, he was so cool since only Chow Yun Fat would die. Yet Fat Gor did not forget to praise that the explosion special effects were indeed great and praised by name Xiaoming and Chun Yu. He felt that this year's Best Actor will have to be Xiaoming, while Chun Yu was able to make him very excited. Because he had no idea what he would do next he had to stay alert. In addition, THE LAST TYCOON will face Jackie Chan's CZ12 and Wong Kar Wai's THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI). Fat Gor felt that THE LAST TYCOON genre is very rare in recent years, actually each has its own advantage and he wished all three films will have good box office. Afterward Xiaoming said that he could not hear what everyone said. He only heard Fat Gor kept saying Baby. Has he brought her to meet Fat Gor? Xiaoming smiled sweetly and did not know how to answer, he only asked the media to ask the next question and changed the subject to say that he and Fat Gor maintained contact privately. He invited Fat Gor and Fat Soh to visit Qingdao. Xiaoming said, "However Fat Gor said that since I wasn't sleeping with him why would he come. That day he gave me an autographed black and white photo, he took one for every actor on the set. It was truly very pretty. I definitely will put this photo in the most important spot at home." * (2012/10/18) The Luisa Lai Chi San program BEST ACTOR interviewed Nicholas Tse Ting Fung who has not accepted a TVB interview for six to seven years. Chi San even visited Tse Ting Fung's Beijing company to discuss his years of experience. Speaking of his business, Ting Fung said that at first he mortgaged his first property to open a four person company. Why was he an invisible boss for eight years? Tse Ting Fung said that he wanted to prove that his company had substance and others did not work with them because of him. He also pointed out that Hong Kong film and music businesses are on a decline and even reach a stage of no succession. He felt that Hong Kong had singers and actors but no "star". Ting Fung said that he was very enthusiastic about action movies, but they left him with both old wounds and new injuries. He said that his health condition is not great now. At 29 he started to have arthritis. The doctor even said that at 35 he will need help from others to walk. He said that his biggest failure was not making enough time for his parents. Once when the entire family dined together, his younger sister Jennifer Tse Ting Ting said, "Papa eat, Mama eat, Gor Gor eat" and he immediately shed tears because he for 13 years have never said that. Ting Fung also said that handling romance was also his weak spot. Speaking of his relationship with Faye Wong, he said that her "diva" identity has never existed in their relationship. As for its end he said that it was a process in life. Speaking of Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, although they got together after a lot of trouble they still parted in the end. He said that everyone still needed a stage to mature, but their relationship now is good. In front of their children they are still parents. Speaking of what about Pak Chi that attracted him, he pointed out that it was her personality of daring to love and hate and how kind she was. As for the chance for a reunion, he replied, "No way, I am sorry to say it's true." However he still appreciated Pak Chi for still speaking well of him in front of their children so his relationship with them was unharmed. He said that his separation from Pak Chi had nothing to do with her picture with Edison Chen Koon Hei on a flight after their sex photo scandal. He never saw the photos and felt that trusting the person in the heart was enough. Was he afraid that his sons would be like him and had pressure from their parents' fame? He said that he would worry but believed that if they were able to walk out of their shadows they would be real men. He even wished that his sons would be good people and contribute to the society at the right time. * (2012/10/18) Carina Lau Ka Ling and Gao Yuanyuan yesterday attended an opening. Gao Yuanyuan came to Hong Kong for Johnnie To Kei Fung's THE BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM), with only a few more shoots before wrapping up. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. MING PAO DAILY, OCTOBER 21 2012, FILM WORDS ARCHITECTURE 101 IS RESERVED The Lee Yong-Ju directed ARCHITECTURE 101 is a South Korean romantic hit that connects a young divorced woman and architect's old and new romance. They used to be university sweethearts. Years after breaking up she invites him to rebuild her ancestral home, he puts all his heart into the design. Will they be able to rekindle their old flame? This film is not the YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE type youth mischief comedy, as it is shot rather mild mannered and reserved. However I do not like the male protagonist to be excessively introverted, from his youth to later years he is very indirect. He is not as lovable as Han Ga-In who plays the female protagonist's young wife era and Bae Suzy who plays the young girl era. (two and a half 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 ] 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 [ 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. 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? 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? 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! [ 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. 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 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. 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? ZOMBIE 108 Can : Z108 Hei Sing Lit : Z108 Abandoned City d. Joe Chein Yvonne Yao, Morris Rong, Tai Bo, Jack Kao, Dennis To Yu-Hang, Sona Eyambe Rating : III Length : 86 mins. Opening October 31 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Because of a virus accident, Taipei falls into an apocalyptic change. The government orders an overnight evacuation of all Hsimending residents. Yesterday the underground gang that was partying the night before had no idea about the news; at the same time, the SWAT team enters in preparation to execute a kill order in an attempt to break up the criminal organization that has occupied the Hsimending region for a long. Yet, the corner boss' trusted brothers suddenly become chomping zombies. Blood and flesh fly in Hsimending, forcing the mob, the police, the SWAT team and civilians who do not trust each other to team up to escape. Yet they may be working with each other on the surface, underneath they are still battling each other. They even fight on the streets and slaughter each other. How can one of the survivor Linda escape? 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... SENGOKU BASARA: THE LAST PARTY d. Kazuya Nomura Japanese Animation Length : 84 mins. Opening November 10 2012 [ ASIAN WIKI ] Set during the Sengoku / Warring States Period (around 1467-1573), after the great warlords Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi have passed news battles emerge among various factions. In Oshu, Ishida Mitsunari appears in front of Date Masamune. Ishida Mitsunari carries a grudge, because Date Masamune killed his master Hideyoshi. Meanwhile in Kawanakajima, Takeda and Uesugi are about to end their long tie. Right at that moment, Tokugawa Ieyasu appears and espouses unifying the entire country.... K-ON! MOVIE d. Naoko Yamada Japanese Animation Length : 110 mins. Opening November 10 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Yui Hirasawa and three girls of the Light Music Club after passing the university entrance exam by chance hear other students planning their graduation trip and suddenly realize and their high school life is only missing a graduation trip! Thus they decide to choose a destination together for the memories of their youth. At this time the Year 2 student Azusa Nakano hears the news and participates in their plan. They each suggest the place that they want to go to. Finally they draw straws and decides to go London as Azusa Nakano suggested! Their first overseas trip seems to have one obstacle after another. Can they successfully enjoy the afternoon tea of their dreams? Can they perform in the music holy land of London? A LETTER TO MOMO d. Okiura Hiroyuki Japanese Animation Length : 120 mins. Opening November 11 2012 Opening March 25 2012 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Official Site : http://www.production-ig.com/contents/works_sp/86_/index.html Site : http://36.hkiff.org.hk/eng/film/detail/36163.html [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] 13 year old Momo moves from Tokyo with her mother to their old family house on the isle of Shio. The awkward girl soon discovers and befriends three mischievous goblin spirits who haunt their home. 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... 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... THE LEGEND OF HEROES: TRAILS IN THE SKY THE ANIMATION d. Japanese Animation [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] The story takes place in the Liberl Kingdom. In this technologically advanced age the super powers have begun to develop weapons and secretly begins a war for land. Thus the occupation of a "Bracer" has become a necessity. Their primary goal is to protect the safety of the civilians and peace of the region. Assigned Bracers eradicates monsters, crimes and other related work, they may even stand in a neutral position to handle disputes between nations. Estelle and the adopted Joshua dream since childhood to become outstanding Bracers. Estelle's father is also a Bracer. Because of their admiration for Father, becoming Bracers has become their lifelong goals. Thus together through a variety of quests they carry feelings for each other, finally on the road of destiny toward fighting Ouroboros, the secret society that has rocked the Liberl kingdom... CHRONICLE OF MY MOTHER Can : Mo Chun Oi Dik Sau Pak Lit : The letters Mother Loves d. Masato Harada Koji Yakusho, Kirin Kiki, Aoi Miyazaki, Rentaro Mikuni, Kaho Minami, Takahiro Miura, Mimura, Erina Mano, Akiko Kikuchi, Midoriko Kimura Rating : I Length : 114 mins. Opening November 22 2012 [ Yahoo! Moives HOng Kong ] Author Kosaku Igami is at the peak of his life, with a successful career, a warm family, a gentle wife and three lovably daughters. His only worry is his age mother. After the passing of his father, as the elder son in the family he and his sister discuss their mother's future. His sister is growing tired of the responsibility of taking care of their mother. In particular after their father's passing their mother's behavior has become harder and harder to control. With the possible onset of Alzheimer's they are completely lost. Igami has been separated from his mother since childhood and raised by his father's lover. The memory of his mother abandoning him has built a high and thick wall between them. Yet with the help of his wife and daughters, Igami from his mother learns the reason behind her leaving and thus slowly accepts her anew. Yet his mother's memory due to Alzheimers is vanishing drop by drop.....as the seasons pass, his mother's memory gradually fades while Igami slowly comes out of past memories as the entire family is together anew. One night, as they gather together and the clock on the wall sounds as usual, their hearts suddenly feel uneasy. At this moment, they receive a call... ULTRAMAN SAGA d. Hideki Oka Daigo, Taiyo Sugiura, Takeshi Tsuruno, Sayaka Akimoto, Ayaka Umeda, Yuka Masuda, Sae Miyazawa, Sumire Sato, Kana Kobayashi, Haruka Shimada Length : 90 mins. Opening November 24 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Earth where humanity inhibited before due to the sudden appearance of numerous monsters becomes cities without any inhabitant. Yet such an Earth still has remaining humans. These children are also humanity's last hope. In order to protect children, seven women have thrown themselves into battle. They include Captain Anna, her sister and medical officer Riisa, combat team assistant captain Misato, fellow combat team member Sawa, repairer Nonko and her assistant Maomi, and Hina on communications. At this time, Ultraman Dyna arrives and runs into these remaining humans. Ultraman Cosmos and Ultraman Zero also arrives...... LIBRARY WAR d. Takayuki Hamana Japanese Animation Length : 105 mins. Opening November 25 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] As a terrorist attack rocks Japan, Iku Kasahara and Atusi Dojyo who are on a date receives an emergency order to protect novelist Kuroda Toma. Because the terrorist attacks are similar to the novel, the Media Betterment Committee begins to pursue the writer. Before the court verdict, the Library force has to guard Toma. During a fight between the Library and the Betterment forces, Dojyo is severely injured. Can Iku under Dojyo's order protect Toma while defending freedom? FAIRY TAIL Can : Mor Doh Siu Nin Ket Cheung Ban: Fung Wong Mo Nui Lit : Wizard Youth The Movie: Phoenix Priestess d. Masaya Fujimori Japanese Animation Length : 86 mins. Opening November 25 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Mage guild matches wizards with jobs. In the commercial city Magnolia where magic has thrived since ancient times, the mage guild that has been solving people's problems with "magic and fight spirit" is Fairy Tail! Its members include the fire eating, flame wielding, dragon slaying wizard Natsu, his partner Happy the flying and talking cat, and Lucy who can use keys to open doors to other worlds and conjure the Star Spirit. This is a noisy guild with members of unique personalities. One day, Fairy Tail receives a job to "capture a bandit group leader who is nesting in a certain harbor town, Geese". Natsu and the team, who are looking forward to the big reward set out in high spirits. Yet due to Lucy's mistake they miss the chance to capture Geese. Alone and down, Lucy on the way back runs into a mysterious girl Eclair and a strange bird Momon. Eclair seems to have lost her memory. The only thing she remembers is to deliver the "phoenix stone" to a certain place! What happened to Eclair? What secret does the phoenix stone hold...... 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 DETECTIVE CONAN Can : Ming Jing Tam Or Nam: Dai Sup Yut Wai Chin Fung Lit : Great Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker d. Kobun Shizuno Japanese Animation Length : 110 mins. Opening December 1 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] One day, Kogoro Mori's detective agency suddenly receives a phone threat. As he hits the streets, a car blows up in front of Kogoro! Later, the criminal issues a challenge, "Blue Youth and blue zebra, rain falls from the sky." and a warning that if the riddle is not solved the next explosion cannot be stopped. Kogoro and Ran turn the city upside down but cannot find any clue. At this time, Conan Edogawa is watching a soccer match with Haibara and the Junior Detective League. The match is between Big Osaka and its rival Tokyo Spirits. As the match gets more exciting, Ran calls and tells Conan about the threat. Conan who solves the riddle alone suddenly discovers the horrible truth that no one can stop, as he again runs into an unprecedented challenge. The moment of the explosion is getting closer and closer...... 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 incompatible 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. CAUGHT IN THE WEB Can : Sau Sok Lit : Search d. Chen Kaige Gao Yuanyuan, Wang Xueqi, Chen Hong, Wang Luodan, Yao Chen, Mark Chao Rating : IIA Length : 117 mins. Opening December 6 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] City white collar worker Ye Lanqiu on an usual morning does not offer her seat on the bus to an old man thoroughly changes the fate of those connected: the publicly traded group chief and city tycoon Shen Liushu thus falls into a disturbing storm; rich wife Mo Xiaoyu has to run from a marriage that is the envious of others; media rookie Yang Jiaqi sees through the professional neglect and takes the chance to move up; veteran television personality Chen Ruoxi becomes extremely popular but then turns into misfortune in both love and career; the unemployed and debt ridden Yang Shoucheng receives an unexpected windfall and at the same time experiences a soul "accidental vacation". In seven short days, due to an incident on the bus, a dozen or so people are swept in as their lives are forced off track. Even their fate is thoroughly rewritten. Yet, nothing is the truth. What is the truth? 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. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For Thursday, October 18 2012 10 ARBITRAGE d. Nicholas Jarecki Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling 9 HOPE SPRINGS d. David Frankel Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell 8 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 7 END OF WATCH d. David Ayer Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Pena, Anna Kendrick 6 TAKEN 2 d. Olivier Megaton Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace 5 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 4 TED d. Seth MacFarlane Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis 3 FRANKENWEENIE 3D d. Tim Burton Disney Animation English Voices: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Winona Ryder 2 HELTER SKELTER Can : Jing Yung Tin Hau Lit : Plastic Surgery Queen d. Mika Ninagawa Erika Sawajiri, Shinobu Terajima, Go Ayano 1 DREDD 3D d. Pete Travis Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey ------ 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. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, October 20 2012 15 NOT TOO NICE Can : But Tai Gwai Gary Chaw (Cho Gat) http://youtu.be/t0YxM1EREC0 14 WHY Can : Wai Sup Mor Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin http://youtu.be/u0DM34UDKFY 13 SOMEONE IS WAITING FOR ME Can : Yau Yun Joi Dun Ngor William Wei (Wai Lai On) http://youtu.be/-btimVF1UfU 12 STUBBORN STONE NODS Can : Wan Shek Dim Tau Raymond Lam Fung http://youtu.be/T3ZzPlO_y9w 11 EVERYDAY THINK ABOUT YOU Can : Tin Tin Seung Nei Cheer Chen Yi Jing http://youtu.be/98PF1PZfWn8 10 TEMPORARY BF Can : Jap Si Dik Nam Pung Yen-J (Yim Jeuk) http://youtu.be/88m2XdyGXRY 9 END Can : Yuen Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/_Ucpmk6Vj4E 8 LIFE AFTER DISASTER Can : Gip Hau Yu Sun Anson Hu (Wu Yin Bun) http://youtu.be/hvJ3PHjP4-w 7 VIEWING FLOWERS IN THE MIST Can : Mo Lui Hong Fa Joey Yung Cho Yi http://youtu.be/7CBQgOTBYOQ 6 ONE CHANCE Jason Zhang Jie http://youtu.be/NEWsmN4xH6U 5 DON'T WANT TO WAKE UP Can : But Seung Sing Loi Wilber Pan (Poon Wai Pak) http://youtu.be/Avy_FsLw9Mk 4 FORGOTTEN Can : Mong Liu Rainie Yang (Yeung Sing Lam) http://youtu.be/4prGDD-iF30 3 HEARTBREAK IS NO BIG DEAL Can : Sut Luen Si Siu Yisa Yu (Yuk Hor Wai) http://youtu.be/TgTwvE-XHB4 2 OCCASINOAL SHOWERS Can : Au Jun Yu Jasmine Leong Jing Yu http://youtu.be/uHSaC3t0N0Q 1 THOUSAND ORIGAMI CRANE Can : Chin Ji Hok Khalil Fong Datong http://youtu.be/4n1XN7E-ZSY ------ [ 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 SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS, 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. ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com