From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (November 22 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. Grace Ip Pui Man who weds Eric Kwok on the 24th B. Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin who celebrates her birthday on the 22nd 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2012/11/28) Kelly Chen Wai Lam has always been a favorite among directors, as she had many scripts for her to choose from. After giving birth to her second son "Little Dragon Bun" Lau Sum, Kelly finally chose the thriller SAU SUM DIK YUT GOR JI (A WORD IN THE PALM OF THE HAND, tentative title) as the first film of her return to film. Reportedly Kelly chose the film mainly to thank her benefactor director Lee Chi Ngai, whose film LOST AND FOUND (TIN NGAI HOI GOK) successfully landed Kelly in the Japanese market. Thus she was willing to work for a friendly rate. Actually this film consisted of three parts from three famous directors. Aside from Lee Chi Ngai, Fruit Chan Gor and Lawrence Ah Mon (Lau Kwok Cheung) will participate. Both are directors who are known in the international film festival circuit. The thriller will definitely receive international film festival attention. Earlier at late night, Kelly secretly worked on the promotional short film along with lead actor Tony Leung Ka Fai. Kelly at first was somewhat surprised to find reporters at the coffee shop where the shoot was taking place, but finally stood still for pictures and chatted a little before going in for the shoot. Leung Ka Fai arrived earlier than Kelly. Film company boss Bill Kong Chi Keung was also on hand late night to supervise. Kelly supposedly will play crystal fortune teller in the new film and have many scenes with Leung Ka Fai. During the shoot Leung Ka Fai stepped outside for a break, reporters took the chance to interview him but he declined to reveal anything about the new film. Speaking of Hong Kong films winning many awards at this year's Golden Horse, he excitedly said, "Hong Kong will continue to have many good film releases." Speaking of Kelly working on the new film to thank director Lee Chi Ngai, her manager Claudie Chung Chun said, "Right, but I am not at liberty at answer anything else. Please ask the film company." * (2012/11/28) The Tony Leung Ka Fai and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing starred new film COLD WAR (HONG JIN) accumulated 230 million RMB at the Mainland box office. Sing Sing two nights ago attended the celebration but Leung Ka Fai was busy with a film and did not attend. Sing Sing said, "I really don't know how to say thank you, I can only say 'I love you all! (Would the new film have any pressure from Ang Lee's LIFE OF PI?) The films are of different genres, I hope Ang Lee would watch COLD WAR, which is just as good as LIFE. (Would you like to win Best Actor?) Earlier I have already won two Golden Horse awards, I wanted to win a third but I didn't expect to lose to (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai. Later I felt the greater the expectation the greater the disappointment. Now I am beginning to value audience word of mouth." * (2012/11/28) Wong Kar Wai's THE GRNADMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) originally was scheduled for a December 18 Mainland release. Yesterday the film announced its release delay to January, a simultaneous release in Hong Kong and the Mainland on January 8. The film was postponed due to the strong competition in mid December like CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU), THE GUILLOTINES (HUET DIK JI) and in the end of this month like 1942 and THE LAST SUPPER. With the rare condition of multiple big film releases, THE GRANDMASTERS chose to slightly adjust its schedule for a New Year release. In the Mainland it also faced strong competition from Hollywood films like THE HOBBIT AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and SKYFALL. The film yesterday released its lead wave breaking version of the poster like "Wing Chun" Tony Leung Chiu Wai, "Eight Diagram" Zhang Ziyi, "Baji" Chang Chen and "Xingyi" Zhao Benshan. * (2012/11/28) Veronica Yip Yuk Hing will return to Hong Kong to work on the Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2013 (NGOR OI HK 2013 GUNG HEI FAT CHOI). After 16 years away Yip Yuk Hing's acting bug acted up again. Under Elaine Lok Yi Ling's invitation she agreed to return to Hong Kong to work on the film for two weeks. Yip Yuk Hing yesterday said on a radio interview that her children were grown and they supported her to return to Hong Kong and make a movie. She said, "I only got an oral agreement but haven't confirmed that I would take the role. My daughter Victoria found out that I would have to come back to Hong Kong for so long and cried day and night. The two sons were fine. Although she couldn't help but cry, but letting children learn to be independent is a good thing. Should they still need Mommy to live in their dormitories when they go to the University?" Yip Yuk Hing has never made a Lunar New Year film. Eric Tsang Chi Wai agreed to complete her shoot in two weeks so she agreed. "I told them not to say anything yet, let me think for a few more days first. Now I am forced to take it! The character will not be young or pretty, so I should be able to handle it. In the past I acted for a living, this time it is for interest. I feel it's a lot of fun. The movie is actually secondary, mainly I want to return to Hong Kong and visit my 89 year old Mama. Mama can't take the flight at her age, and I am so busy I rarely go back to Hong Kong. So I want to keep her company more." TVB production resource director Lok Yi Ling was asked whether they made Yip Yuk Hing an offer that she could not refuse to return to Hong Kong? She said, "Yip Yuk Hing will take a private plane, how much the salary is not the focus of the agreement. She is doing it for interest, and she has not seen the Hong Kong viewers in a long time." * (2012/11/28) The film THE LAST SUPPER held its premiere in Beijing. "Xiang Yu" Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), "Liu Bang" Liu Ye, and "Han Xin" Chang Chen attended. They accepted the challenge and answered Chu-Han Contention idiom and knowledge questions. Liu Ye repeatedly answered incorrectly. He shamefully joked that he lost all his face. During the 8 month long production, the three kings were with each other day and night. They were like brothers but were made fun of a "heavy in gay flavor". Liu Ye even revealed, "Chang Chen cooked for Ng Yin Cho everyday!" Chang Chen struck back and and pointed out that Liu Ye was tight with director Lu Chuan and were very ambiguous! Although LAST was a male drive film, when actress He Dujuan performed "Farewell My Concubine", her emotional dialogue almost made Ng Yin Cho cry. Another actress Qin Lan had more scenes with Liu Ye. She played Empress Lu from young to old and was just as much a bright spot. A surprise segment of "director interrogation" took place. Chang Chen accused Lu Chuan of being a masochist who "does not use doubles even for dangerous stunts". Liu Ye said that he "has no upper limit during the shoot". Actually everyone is secretly complimenting the director for his serious production. * (2012/11/27) After 16 years away from film, the 45 year old Veronica Yip Yuk Hing earlier through her good friend Sandra Ng Kwan Yu joked about making a film comeback. Earlier she gave an oral agreement to work on the Shaw Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2013 (NGOR OI HK 2013 GUNG HEI FAT CHOI), play a couple with Alan Tam Wing Lun, and help producer Eric Tsang Chi Wai and director Chung Shu Kai against Raymond Wong Pak Ming's Lunar New Year film with Ng Kwan Yu and Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, HOTEL OF CELEBRITIES (BAK SING JAU DIM). Reportedly, Hing Hing will start work when her entire family will visit Hong Kong in December so she will be able to take care of her children as well. Shaw executive Wong Ka Hei yesterday said, "She gave an oral OK, but she said that she would have to watch our past Lunar New Year films before confirming. The production should start around December. She would return to Hong Kong every year around this time." Director Chung Shu Kei said, "Sister Hing already gave an oral agreement. We sent a lot of people to negotiate for a long time. Actually we already wanted to ask her for last year's Lunar New Year film but we couldn't find her. Lately we read in the news that Ng Kwan Yu said Sister Hing wanted to come back and play. Our entire team had a meeting and said why not give her a try. Then Ms. Lok (Elaine Lok Yi Ling) contacted her. We still haven't received her 100% OK, but last night around midnight the news we receives was positive." In the film Yip Yuk Hing will play tam WIng Lun's wife, the story will take place in the 70s and now. In the film Kate Tsui Tsz Shan will play the young Hing Hing and Bosco Wong Chung Chak will play the young Alan. Hing Hing's character will be weird and open minded. Her father wanted to stop her from what she wanted to do so she left home. The story would start from the Independent Commission Against Corruption establishment in the 70s, the economy took off and the stock market disaster to today's real estate and big corporation tyranny. Alan who has always been glad to help others and willing to sacrifice himself finally becomes a restaurant boss after a lot of hard work. Although Alan saw that other old style restaurants became either large corporation purchases or closed, he still insisted on operating it. Unfortunately in the end due to debts he had to sell and ran into an accident. Tsang Chi Wai came to his rescue. The cast aside from Hing Hing, Alan, Tsui Tsz Shan, Wong Chung Chak, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Nat Chan Pak Cheung, Tsang Chi Wai and TVB artists, they Wynners, Stanley Fung Shui Fan, Lo Fun and Tin Kai Man would participate as well. Tsang Chi Wai's Lunar New Year film rival of three years, Wong Pak Ming next year will battle with the Vincent Kok Tak Siu comedy HOTEL OF CELEBRITIES (BAK SING JAU DIM). Aside from Hing Hing's good friend Ng Kwan Yu, it will also star Cheng Chung Kei, Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam), Eric Kot Man Fai, Jim Chim Shui Man and Fiona Sit Hoi Kei. The entire film will be shot in Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou. However the biggest rival this period will be the Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed, Wen Zhang and Shu Qi starred JOURNEY TO THE WEST (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN). The latest Sing Yeh film after five years will definitely be looked forward to. * (2012/11/27) At the Golden Horse Award in Yilan, Taiwan last week, the historic moment of Lau Ching Wan winning his first Golden Horse Best Actor award created the highest rating record with a 9.42 rating as 2.077 million people witnessed his moment of glory. The entire award show received 5.15 average rating. Aside from Lau Ching Wan, another popular moment was when Andy Lau Tak Wa announced the Best Feature Film award, rating reached 8.48; when Kwai Lun-Mei received an award the rating also received 8.14. * (2012/11/27) Sonia Sui and James Wen two nights ago attended THE FIERCE WIFE Hong Kong premiere. Sonia Sui said that she would only stay two days in Hong Kong so she would not have time to visit and shop. She could only order a variety of Hong Kong food to enjoy back in the hotel. James Wen already had the pork chop bun but not the pineapple bun yet. As for THE FIERCE WIFE film version, they both were confident about the Hong Kong box office. Sonia Sui said, "Before coming to Hong Kong, fans already asked about the Hong Kong release date. So we should have supporters." James Wen joked that if the film would become a big hit he would come to Hong Kong to shop and contribute to the Hong Kong economy. Will FIERCE make a sequel? He felt it would not. James Wen said that he has already worked with Sonia Sui on five films already and joked that they were a professional couple. Sonia Sui said that each time she worked with James Wen they did not have a happy ending. She hoped that next time it would be a good ending. * (2012/11/27) Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Dior Cheng Yi Kin worked together on the film MY SASSY HUBBY (NG LO GUNG NG SUN SING). In the story they have been married for 10 years, their relationship has faded as good looking rivals appeared. Ah Sa's romantic encounter was a reunion with an elementary school classmate Izz Tsui Ching Hei who has had a crush on her for years. She said that now an innocent guy was truly hard to find, the pace of the society was too quick. People could easily get together and very quickly part; she has not met someone who had a crush on her for 20 years. In one scene Ah Sa fell into the sea, Tsui Ching Hei dove in to save her. During the shot the waves were huge. Ah Sa drifted further and further with a life saver, thus Tsui Ching Hei had to expend a lot of energy to swim and rescue her. He also had a belly full of water. Ah Sa said that when she saw Tsui Ching Hei on the boat he was pale, his performance was very manly and professional. * (2012/11/26) Lau Ching Wan after 13 years received another Golden Horse Award nomination and finally with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) he won his first Golden Horse Best Actor. His wife Amy Kwok Oi Ming due to overwhelming public demand gave a sweet kiss. The wife loving Ching Wan wanted for his wife to cook the most and wanted to go home to give the award to his mother. Ching Wan joked that after being the Best Actor he needed to change from all the killing and fighting to working with more female stars. In the past he has worked on romantic film C'EST LA VIE MON CHERI (SUN BUT LIU CHING), so it should not be hard for him. The first time Golden Horse Best Award Ching Wan had great luck with people as he received congratulations from a group of good friends. Nick Cheung Ka Fai who lost to Ching Wan said at the celebration, "Earlier I thought that this year's Best Actor would either be me or him!" Ching Wan humbly said that he never thought about winning and did not see the other nominees' work. Chueng Ka Fai protested, "How dare you!" Ching Wan joked that after becoming the Best Actor he needed some changes. He would no longer fight and kill with actors and wanted to work more with female stars. Good friend Cheung Ka Fai said, "Leave this type of things to (Andy) Lau Tak Wa and (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai, we don't have this type of life!" However Ching Wan disagreed, "I started with the romantic film C'EST LA VIE MON CHERI (SUN BUT LIU CHING), Cheung Ka Fai don't link us together." Cheung Ka Fai felt that Ching Wan was qualified to win long ago, so when he saw his victory he was very touched. Soon they will work together on a movie. Ching Wan won his first Golden Horse Award. He said, "This time in Taiwan I felt a lot have changed. Taipei seemed to be happier than Hong Kong, very clean and the taxi drivers are very polite." Ching Wan picked up the heavy award and sentimentally said, "Right now I want to go home and give this to Mama the most." After the Golden Horse Award, outside questioned the Mainland film BEIJING BLUES's 8 to 7 vote victory over Hong Kong film LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE to win the Best Feature Film. As the jury chair Andy Lau Tak Wa said, "BEIJING didn't win easily. During the final round everyone discussed it for a long time. I felt that this film received very high scores in writing, directing, acting and editing. On the other hand Lau Ching Wan overwhelmingly won, a jury member even described Ching Wan as 'someone who needs acting in life', his performance had a lot of difficulties and I agreed with this very much. The Best Actress competition was much more fierce." Wa Jai declined to reveal who was Kwai Lun-Mei's strongest opponent, but reportedly she was Mainland star Hao Lei. Kwai Lun-Mei finally edged her out by 8 to 7 vote count. Lau Tak Wa watched all the nominated films in 10 days. He has learned a lot and even stressed that there was no "pork sharing". "Taiwan won few awards, so the awards were about the films. I personally liked the Taiwan film TOUCH OF THE LIGHT very much." Kwai Lun-Mei after 11 years in the business two nights ago with GF*BF won her first Golden Horse Best Actress. Although she did not thank boyfriend Leon Dai on the stress, Leon Dai still congratulated her at the celebration in a low key manner. He said "congratulation" to his girlfriend then left. Good friend Chen Bo-Lin sent his congratulation over text message to Kwai Lun-Mei. Kwai Lun-Mei knew that Leon Dai brought friends to visit Yilan but did not expect him to appear at the celebration. Mainland star Hao Lei once revealed that if she won Best Actress she would announce her wedding. Now that Kwai Lun-Mei won, has she thought about announcing her wedding as well? Kwai Lun-Mei said, "In the next five year I will mainly work, I don't have any wedding plan. I am from the feeling school, I need a little impulse." Kwai Lun-Mei and Leon Dai have been in a 8 year long love marathon. Although they both have won the Golden Horse award, he had 7 so she joked that she would have to win a few more to be on even ground with him. Kwai Lun-Mei two nights ago wore two super low cut dresses and some online found out that her top measurement was 32C. She joked, "Thank you internet for your love, you have truly treated me too well. I am very safe, I have no 'burden', but from now on do I have to dress like this to competitions?" * (2012/11/26) Gilbert Yeung Kei Lung's night spot two nights ago held its tenth anniversary party. He not only personally host the event but his father Albert Yeung Sau Sing and Jennifer Tse Ting Ting also made an appearance. The Taiwan Golden Horse Award took place two nights ago. Ting Ting's brother Nicholas Tse Ting Fung lost the Best Actor to Lau Ching Wan. Ting Ting said that her brother definitely would feel he deserved to lose, because whenever he mentioned Ching Wan he would say that he was incomparable legend. His brother liked to watch people who should win win so she did not need to comfort him. As long as Ching Wan won, he definitely would agree and applaud. Ting Ting said, "Brother is already very fortunate to be nominated with so many talented actors. When he won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor he wasn't chok (posing), just the news of the victory stunned him." * (2012/11/26) Korean hunk Kwon Sang-Woo worked on Jackie Chan's 101st film CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU). In the film he and Big Brother had many team up fight scenes. In order to be at his best everyday he would spend two hours on his own to train. During the shoot Big Brother even personally instructed him, which he felt was quite a honor. He stated that Big Brother was the Hong Kong action film "symbol". He has already loved to watch Big Brother's movie since his childhood. Thus being able to work with Big Brother was incredible to him. Although he worked with Kwon Sang-Woo for the first time, Big Brother praised him without reservation. "Kwon Sang-Woo is not only a publicly recognized hunk, he is also in great shape. His punches and kicks have power! He is also very smart, his ability to grasp stunts is very high, clean and crisp. When I watched through the camera I too was attracted." Big Brother even said that Kwon Sang-Woo had the potential to become a new generation action idol superstar. * (2012/11/26) Lau Ching Wan two nights ago with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) won his first Golden Horse Best Actor. Yesterday morning he flew from Taiwan to Guangzhou to continue work on the 3D disaster film INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN). In order to share the joy of the award with the team, Ching Wan treated everyone to cake and beverage as soon as he arrived. The team also prepared champagne, cake and flowers to congratulate Ching Wan on his victory. Natalie Tong Sze Wing who played Louis Koo Tin Lok's girlfriend in the film presented the flowers to Ching Wan. Directors Pang Brothers and producer Daneil Lam Siu Keung shook hands with Ching Wan to congratulate him. They also hoped that he would win Best Actor again with INFERNO next year. Although Ching Wan's personality was reserved, he could not hide his joy and thanked everyone's well wishes. As for Nicholas Tse Ting and Nick Cheung Ka Fai who did not win the Best Actor, yesterday they and Chin Kar Lok returned to Hong Kong on the same flight. When they saw the reporters they immediately revealed that Ching Wan has already flown to Guangzhou for his film. Ka Fai felt that Ching wan deserved to win. When the result was announced he was not nervous at all and he saw that Ching Wan was not nervous either. His wife Esther Kwan Wing Ho did not accompany him to Taiwan, did he have less support? Ka Fai joked, "My wife isn't a lucky charm, if I win I win, if I lose I lose. My wife is working on a series." Ting Fung also said that he expected Ching wan to win. Speaking of him being happier than Ching Wan in the audience, Ting Fung joked, "They got that too? Earlier he and I worked together on THE BULLET VANISHES (SIU SUT DIK JI DAN). I really wanted him to win." Chin Kar Lok won the Best Action Choreography Award. He even took the award out of his luggage and posed with it to fulfill reporters' request. He said, that night his wife (Angela Tong Ying Ying) was having dinner with the family and watching him win the award. Since his two partners were unable to attend, he had to carry three awards that felt very heavy. Luckily Peter Lam Kin Ngok had a private plane and helped him with the other two awards. Why did he not ride back with him? Kar Lok joked, "He didn't ask me." Best Supporting Actor Ronald Cheng Chung Kei and his wife Sammie Yu Man Si also returned to Hong Kong. A female fan presented toy flowers to him. He said that two nights ago after the celebration banquet he returned to the hotel and ate with his wife to celebrate. Reporters said that his daughter was lucky for him and he agreed. He even revealed that last night he would continue to eat at home to celebrate. The award will be placed in his father's study. Today Chung Kei has to go to Hengdian for a film and will not return to Hong Kong until he finishes in January. Hengdian is very cold right now, and he still had to take an over 2 hour ride from the airport before arriving at the location. He was afraid that his daughter would not be able to tolerate it and Yu Man Si would not bring her to visit the set. In addition, two nights ago after the Golden Horse award ended, Lam Kin Ngok booked a restaurant to celebrate. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lau Ching wan, Ko Chen-Tung, Chin Kar Lok, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and Denise Ho Wan Si. Kar Lok did not forget to thank his mentor Sammo Hung Kam Bo. He said, "Honestly, this time being nominated with him I didn't dare to think to much. However when my name was announced on the stage, I truly couldn't be happier." Speaking of being nominated again next year with COLD WAR (HONG JIN), Kar Lok admitted that he was looking forward to the COLD WAR sequel more. Ching Wan said that he definitely had to treat Cheung Ka Fai to dinner. What did his wife give him to congratulate him? Ching Wan only said, "I hope she would make a delicious meal for me." * (2012/11/25) Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Sita Chan Hei Yi and director For For yesterday promoted their new film LOVE IN TIME (DUT NGOR OI NEI) on the streets of Mongkok with ice cream. Stephy was late due to traffic and with her recent move her driver was unfamiliar with the route. Stephy said that she has not been to Mongkok in a long time. When she was little she liked ice cream very much and thought about opening an ice cream shop. Yet after growing up she thought a dessert shop would be better. When has it not happened yet? She said, "I don't know how to handle finances. I am quite a piggy, I give all my money to Mama to manage." Why did she not ask boyfriend Alex Fong Lik Sun to help? She said that Siu Fong liked art and was only average in business. Has she been swindled before? She said, "It's like lending money but not repaid type, so letting my family manage it is a little better." Stephy admitted that no romantic film has been released for awhile so she was confident about the new film. He said that lead actor Bosco Wong Chung Chak was very busy, often he did not have time to promote and needed her to take his place. She joked that he would have to treat her to dinner to make up for it, the best would be ten meals. Stephy said that the chemistry with Wong Chung Chak was great this time. Did she feel Wong Chung Chak could get along with any girl? She said that she did not know, she only knew that they got along. She joked that after taking this promotion for him, she truly had to consider next time carefully. If they were able to promote together it would be better. * (2012/11/25) Johnnie To Kei Fung, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) two nights ago attended the Fresh Wave 2012 international short film exhibit opening ceremony. Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski's DEEP END was the opening film. Two nights ago the director personally attended and shared his experience with new comers. Wong Chau Sun said that he supported new comers' filmmaking, but he did not have time. Thus To Sir was responsible for cultivating new comers. He said that now he is busy with a play rehearsal, learning his lines has been very tough. Speaking of Show Luo inviting him to watch his concert, he said, "I invite him to watch my movies." Did To Sir tell new comers that the film industry was cruel? He said that Chau Sun just said it. Film required passion, basic creative spirit and relied on creative abilities. He said that this time each person received HK$40,000 for production, next year HK$50,000 will be considered. However actually the amount still will not be enough, which was still good as they had to come up with ways to raise financing. * (2012/11/25) Carina Lau Ka Ling two nights ago attended a pink bag charity shopping event with Balia Chan and Mandy Lieu. Speaking of her birthday on December 8, Ka Ling revealed that she had to work before her birthday and felt that her birthday was not a big deal. Thus this year she would only rest a little and wait for a big birthday to celebrate. Her husband still had to work on THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) additional shoot. She did not know whether he would have time to celebrate with her. She once mentioned that THE GRANDMASTERS will be released definitely at the end of the year. Her eyes widened as she joked, "I learned it from the movie trailer that it is coming soon, who know it has been soon for how many years! (Would you be upset if Wai Jai would not be able to spend your birthday with you?) No, how old am I? Actually we don't have to go to dinner, but greeting and gift have to be present." She revealed that Wai Jai every year would give a birthday present to her. Often she even had to find it like a treasure hunt, but she thought it was a type of fun as well as it added the mystery of the gift. Speaking of a group of artists using drugs at a restaurant, Ka Ling felt that any artist or public figure first should not do anything harmful to their health or break the law in public places. Otherwise they would have to accept the consequences. Was she worried that this incident would affect the show business image? She felt that anyone with bias would still be biased, but who has not made a mistake? A small mistake is worth giving a chance to. Has she been tempted to use drugs? She joked, "No one has to guts to tempt me. The decision is with yourself too. For years I have experienced the bad, but it is about will power." * (2012/11/25) The 49th Golden Horse Award last night took place in Yilan, Taiwan. Lau Ching Wan and Kwai Lun-Mei won the Golden Horse Best Actor and Best Actress award with Hong Kong Film LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) and Taiwan film GF*BF. With six nominations LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE also won Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, but these two favorites were unable to win the Best Feature Film. Instead Mainland film BEIJING BLUES won the prize as well as Best Editing and Best Cinematography. With seven nominations GF*BF only won Best Actress and Audience's Choice Award, much to the surprise of many. To Kei Fung was absent and Lau Ching Wan accepted the award on his behalf. With three awards, Ah To through the film company revealed, "Thank you boss (Peter) Lam Kin Ngok, the entire LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE team for their patience and effort so I was able to spend three years to make my favorite film; also congratulations to the Milky Way Creative Team, we will continue to work hard for film. Thank you viewers who love movies." Later when Ching Wan accepted the Best Actor, he first embraced host Tsang Bo Yi and accepted the award from presenter Deanie Ip Tak Han. His wife Amy Kwok Oi Ming broke down in the audience. During his speech Ching Wan joked, "Filmmaking is not to win an award. This of course is a joke, I still want to win an award." This was Ching Wan's second Golden Horse nomination but first award. He admitted that he never expected to win the Golden Horse award because he had to be nominated many times for the Hong Kong Film Award. He was able to win to the Golden Horse with his second nomination and he was elated. He also said that he would give this award to his mother and his father in law, as he wished good health for them. Ching Wan continued, "Acting is my job, whether I win an award or not I still have to make movies. Of course I am very happy about winning an award, I always want to work with more good directors and make good movies." Kwai Lun-Mei immediately cried when she learned that she won. She thanked the event for giving her this honor. She said, "Thank you very much Golden Horse jury. winning this award on the road of learning, it is a very important encouragement to me. I really like making movies, and I will keep making them." Finally she even thanked her parents for their support all along and everyone for giving her so much love, all of which she has received. Ronald Cheng Chung Kei with VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) won the Best Supporting Actor. On the stage he repeatedly said he never thought that he would win and thanked director Pang Ho Cheung, Chapman To Man Jat, and the boss for giving him the chance to play this character. He also thanked his parents for their support and his wife for taking care of their daughter well so he was able to work in peace. He also said he was somewhat sorry about winning this award because he only performed for two days. Best Supporting Actress went to Mainland actress Liang Jing for DESIGN OF DEATH. She even gave a special thanks to the director and husband Guan Hu and her children. This time in the film she played ugly and joked that she felt she looked too pretty (in comparison to what the character required), so she added the false teeth. Best New Director went to TOUCH OF THE LIGHT's Chang Jung-Chi. This film not only was a box office hit but also won awards after awards. It will even represent Taiwan in competition for the Oscar Best Foreign Film nomination, which was already a recognition for this new director. Best New Performer was MYSTERY's Qi Xi. After just one year of marriage her husband was in the audience to support her. She said that she attended just for the experience but was elated to win an award. She wanted to party with the team and was certain that she would not be able to sleep. In addition, Chin Kar Lok with MOTORWAY (CHEH SAU) won Best Action Choreography, on the stage he said that after marriage his lucky has been especially good. 2012 GOLDEN HORSE AWARD WINNERS http://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/ui/index.php?class=ghac&func=nw&lang=en&switch_lang=1 BEST FEATURE FILM BEIJING BLUES BEST SHORT FILM THE HOME GLEANERS BEST DOCUMENTARY CHINA HEAVYWEIGHT BEST DIRECTOR Johnnie To Kei Fung (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE) BEST NEW DIRECTOR Chang Jung-Chi (TOUCH OF THE LIGHT) BEST LEADING ACTOR Lau Ching Wan (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE) BEST LEADING ACTRESS Gwei Lun-Mei (GF*BF) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Ronald Cheng Chung Kei (VULGARIA) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Liang Jing (DESIGN OF DEATH) BEST NEW PERFORMER Qi Xi (MYSTERY) BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Milkyway Creative Team, Au Kin Yee, Wong King Fai (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE) BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY Bao Jingjing (LOVE IS NOT BLIND) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WU Di (BEIJING BLUES) BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Wook Kim, Frankie Chung, Josh Cole (FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE) BEST ART DIRECTION Lin Mu (DESIGN OF DEATH) BEST MAKEUP & COSTUME DESIGN Stanley CHEUNG (THE BULLET VANISHES) BEST ACTION CHOREOGRAPHY CHIN Ka Lok (MOTORWAY) BEST ORIGINAL FILM SCORE Peyman Yazdanian, Johann Johannsson (MYSTERY) BEST ORIGINAL FILM SONG DOREMI Lyric : Lin Xi Composer : LO Tayu Performer : Sammi CHENG (ROMANCING IN THIN AIR) BEST FILM EDITING YANG Hongyu (BEIJING BLUES) BEST SOUND EFFECTS Kinson TSANG, Lai Chi Hung (NIGHTFALL) OUTSTANDING TAIWANESE FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR HUANG Yu-Siang AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD GF*BF FIPRESCI PRIZE TOUCH OF THE LIGHT LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Shih Chun * (2012/11/24) The 49th Golden Horse Award takes place tonight in Yilan, Taiwan. This year has been called the most star studded Golden Horse Award of the past ten years. Among the five Golden Horse Best Actor nominees, four are Hong Kong representatives as Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Chapman To Man Jat and Lau Ching Wan gang up on the only Taiwan representative Joseph Chang Hau Chuen. However, Chang Hau Cheung has the home court advantage and is the pre race Best Actor favorite. The Best Actress battle is between Sandrine Pinna and Kwai Lun-Mei. Last year the Hong Kong film A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH)'s Andy Lau Tak Wa, Deanie Ip Tak Han and Ann Hui On Wa stole the spotlight at the Golden Horse. Lau Tak Wa serves as this year's jury chair, guest presenters include Jackie Chan, Li Bingbing, Ip Tak Han, Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun), Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Angelababy, and Lin Chiling. The red carpet walk will be where their star power gathers. In the past Best Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor and Actress nominees had difficulties with attending together, this year breaks the ten year record of all the actors being present. The Best Actor nominees include Cheung Ka Fai, Tse Ting Fung, To Man Jat, Lau Ching Wan and Chang Hau Chuen, the Best Actress nominees are Hundred Flower Best Actress Bai Baihe, Hao Lei, Kwai Lun-Mei and Sandrine Pinna (Cheung Yung Yung). Among the five Best Actors, the 28 year old Chang Hau Chuen is the youngest nominee. He competes with GIRLFRIEND BOYFRIEND, in which he plays a celibate gay man; tonight he can scream at the four Hong Kong representatives, "My home court!" He already won the Taipei Film Festival Best Actor. Earlier he also won the APN excellent film actor award. Tonight at the Golden Horse he has the chance at a triple crown. Winning the APN Excellent Actress with TOUCH OF THE LIGHT, Cheung Yung Yung said that it was a god start and hoped with the momentum she would be able to win the Golden Horse tonight. The Golden Horse venue had many wild pigeons, some in order to keep them from surprising the stars shot at them with air rifles. One was hit, died and led to a public outcry. Cheung Ka Fai found out and could not help but say it was cruel, pigeon poop was not a problem. To Man Jat said that doves represent peace and the earth belongs to everyone. * (2012/11/24) ATV's all new cultural program taped its first episode. Host Clifton Ko Chi Sum and guest host Eva Wong Yu Si invited Cantonese film star Nam Hung to be their guest and share her Cantonese film experience. Ko Chi Sum pointed out that ATV had over 600 Cantonese film broadcast rights and thus hoped to use the program to make people understand this creative job and correct everyone's view of them as "Cantonese crippled film". He even revealed that he was considered a disciple of Nam Hung's husband, director Chor Yuen. He hoped through this interview to follow up with a Chor Yuen interview because of his great contribution to Cantonese film. * (2012/11/24) The film TRIAD (JAT JIK) was released last week and made 2.3 million at the box office. The cast including William Chan Wai Ting, Irene Wan Bik Ha and Michelle Wai (Si Nga) two nights ago attended a celebration. Chan Wai Ting pointed out that he was a little actor, when a film with him in the lead performed this well he was already rather satisfied. Chan Wai Ting said that right now he is busy with his new film, in which he played a fire fighter. "Earlier I had to appear in full gear and try to enter a very smoky warehouse. I didn't expect to really get nervous, I even forgot how to operate the oxygen tank and needed a real fire fighter to save me. At the time although I didn't have any near death experience, I was really scared." He also said that the explosion scene will be shot later. "I don't have to be heavily insured, but (Nicholas) Tse Ting Fung does. He loves to take risks, I don't have any big production experience. If this film can break 10 million at the box office, I will run on the streets in a bra." Two days ago was Chan Wai Ting's girlfriend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin turned 30. How would he celebrate? He said, "Maybe we would drink, but actually earlier I already had dinner with my girlfriend to celebrate. I thought about going out and buying a present, but the paparazzi follow too closely." Wan Bik Ha said that the box office numbers for now were worse than she expected perhaps due to strong competition from recent films like COLD WAR (HONG JIN) and SKYFALL. However, her husband, family and friends went as a group of 60. Her husband said that it was very entertaining. Wan Bik Ha started a film production company and was busy with script preparation. She said, "The film will start production around March or May next year. The financing isn't hard to get. I have met some friends who liked films very much in the Mainland. I don't have to put up money. I just have to put in an effort." Celebrating her 28th birthday, Si Nga said that she had no boyfriend. Her birthday wish was for the company to put her in new films, finding a boyfriend was in second place. * (2012/11/23) Several days before the Golden Horse Awards, Chapman To Man Jat was still working on his Lunar New Year film in Hengzhou. Nominated for Best Actor with VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) he will go against NIGHTFALL (DAI JUI BO)'s Nick Cheung Ka Fai, THE VIRAL FACTOR (YIK JIN)'s Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, GF*BF's Joseph Chang Hau Chuen and LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLES (DUET MING GUM)'s Lau Ching Wan. He is also nominated for Best Supporting Actor with Emperor Motion Picture DIVA against WHITE DEER PLAIN's Wu Gang, GF*BF's Bryan Chang Shu-Hao, MY DEAR STILT's Cash Chuang and VULGARIA's Ronald Cheng Chung Kei. Ah Jat said that he did not have time to shop. "I have one suit at home, I rely on it for big occasions. I even rely on it for funerals, I bring it out for emergency. At most I would buy a bow tie at the airport to match it!" Yet when he mentioned Cheng Chung Kei, Ah Jat got serious. "That day he accepted a salary that can't be lower and can't be more brother to help make VULGARIA. His scenes were where the soul of the entire film was. I know I owe him so much, I at every moment want to give him something to repay him. Unfortunately his family is rich. If he wins the Best Supporting Actor I would immediately breathe a sigh of relief." Ah Jat admitted that history has proven that comedy and action films would often be "discounted" at award shows. After 19 years in the business he was no match for Ching Wan in terms of experience. "His acting is beyond any doubt. In terms of seniority it should be his turn no matter what! Like Sister Ka Ling (Carina Lau) he should have won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress long ago! Thus years ago when she won with DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME (DIK YUN KIT ji TUNG TIN DAI GOK) seniority should occupy a certain percentage, which proved why at the time so many people wanted her to win." Speaking of his good friend Ting Fung, Ah Jat felt bad for him. "Back then his BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS (SUP YUET WAI SING) performance should have won him an award long ago!" As for this year's nominations, Ah Jat felt that the most regrettable was the lack of Best Director nomination for VULGARIA director Pang Ho Cheung. However because this small budget production received audience recognition and exceeded expectation, no matter what the result was the film company has already arranged for a celebration for the cast and the crew to party all night. * (2012/11/23) Film stars Tsui Siu Keung and Shirley Yim (Shuet Lei)'s son Edward Chui Woai Dong has not been in the business for too long before landing an important role in the Emperor Motion Picture TRIAD (JAT JIK). The well toned Woai Dong is cast as a fighter. He said, "The character has two sides. Normally he is very innocent and very straight laced, but when he fights he is very vicious!" Woai Dong's personality like his character's was brave, which he admitted was the folly of his youth. In elementary school he often got into fights. "I couldn't sit still when I was little, I would fight for others. Luckily I only had superficial wounds. When my family found out of course they were mad! Grandma loves me the most, but gives me the hardest beating." Still an acting rookie Woai Dong said that action scenes were easier than dramatic scenes. Speaking of his relationship with Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi) in the film, they met while he rescued her. He joked, "We would get married and have children, but no intimate scene! (Do you want any?) Don't let it go to waste! A little would make the response even better!" * (2012/11/23) Huang Xioaming earlier while working on his new film BRIDE WITH WHITE HAIR 3D (BAK FAT MOR NUI JUEN ji MING YUET TIN GOK 3D) fell from great heights and had comminuted fracture on two left toes. Huang Xiaoming remained at the hospital for a few days. Due to a continuous fever and severe swelling of his left foot, two doctors after discussing the matter decided to operate and insert pins for him. According to the doctors' estimates, Huang Xiaoming would not be able to stand and work for three months. WHITE director Jacob Cheung Chi Leung is currently shooting other people's scenes first, but Huang Xiaoming plans to take a wheelchair to the set for body and facial close up shots first. Cheung Chi Leung said, "Let's wait until after Huang Xiaoming receives treatment." * (2012/11/23) The Wong Kar Wai directed, Tony Leung Chiu wai and Zhang Ziyi starred THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) has been in production for years and finally announced its release on December 18. Wai Jai earlier completed his additional shoot and the entire production has wrapped. Promotions, costumes and trailers have gradually been unveiled. However, recently the film has been rumored to "retreat" from its slot in the Mainland. Yesterday at a certain cinema circuit events someone was asked about the release date. He had no answer. The rumor was that the release has been postponed for a week. Sil-Metropole said that it has not received the Mainland official "slot retreat" or delay news. The Mainland release date will remain December 18, December 27 in Hong Kong and 28 in Taiwan; the promotional strategy and interviews have not changed as no halt information has been received. Other film releases on December 18 included Jackie Chan's CZ12, Huang Xiaoming's THE GUILLOTINES (HUET DIK JI) and Chow Yun Fat's THE LAST TYCOON (DAI SEUNG HOI). * (2012/11/23) Yesterday Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin turned 30. Early in the morning she posted online, "I got into the business at 17, today I am already 30. 30 is no big deal, it just started now. I am still young, a lot are still waiting for me. Bring it on!" Ah Sa and Dior Cheng Yi Kin worked together on the film MY SASSY HUBBY (NGOR LO GUNG NG SUN SING), which will soon be released. They said that the most memorable scene was the romantic chat in bed. Ah Sa was so touched that she naturally shed tears. * (2012/11/23) THE GUILLOTINES (HUET DIK JI) will be released on January 3 2013. The GUILLOTINES team was an Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin) captained killer organization that took orders from the Emperor (Andrew Lau Wai Keung). They grew up together and had close relationships. Shawn Yue Man Lok was an intelligence official for the Emperor and secretly exchanged information with Yuen King Tin. During the shoot, Lau Wai Keung often had dinner and drinks with the cast. The young actors very quickly became familiar with each other and had very good chemistry. Normally when they were waiting to take their mark, the young people would find some way to kill time like playing "killer". They often chatted and laughed, and were as intimate as if they were forming a gay rights group. Even Director Lau Wai Keung surrendered. "I can't take you guys anymore!" During the shoot actors kept getting hurt. Siu Ting joked that THE GUILLOTINES truly lived up to its name, as soon as it was released blood would be spilled. Yet the blood was not the enemy's but their own. Jing Boran also said that from the blood on his hand he knew that they truly were men who shed blood for THE GUILLOTINES. Siu Tin said that the horse riding training was very tough. Luckily after a few practices they began to gain control, then they even fell in love with horse riding. He said that he used to enjoy the freedom of driving, but now he loved horse riding even more as he was addicted to that feeling of being on the run. In the GUILLOTINES team, his "horseback abilities" were the best. He could spend an afternoon on a horse or ride a horse into town to buy food for the team. However after riding for awhile, his crotch was a bit sore. Thus starting on the second day on the horse, he asked the women of the team for tampons as padding inside his pants. He joked that riding felt much more comfortable after that. * (2012/11/23) Louis Koo Tin Lok worked on the Pacific Century Cyber Work newly released Smart Living service commercial. Goo Jai and the third generation Canon model Melanie Z. yesterday performed a skit at the press conference to introduce the latest service product. Koo Tin Lok said that yesterday they rehearsed for fifteen minutes on the spot. The lines were almost five pages long. He said, "During the performance I thought of Lo Hoi Pang, the most important was being able to help with the atmosphere. At first I was worried that the model didn't understand the Chinese lines because the commercial shoot had many out takes. Luckily we passed this time." Koo Tin Lok also said that he has considered performing on the stage, but taking two months to rehearse was somewhat extravagant for him. He said, "I don't have that much time. (Johnnie) To Kei Fung also suggested for me to perform a play. So far I haven't had a chance. I never did one before. I can learn a lot from performing a play. If I have a chance I would first play a comedy like SHRIMP CRAZY FAMLY, but I won't consider a stand up comedy show." * (2012/11/23) Jackie Chan in CZ12 after a scene of stealing a statue in a French castle had to play hide and seek in the garden maze with four Doberman. Big Brother tried his best to shake them but finally still had to use a glider parachute to complete the mission. Big Brother said, "After 100 movies, what opponent haven't I seen? In ROB B HOOD (BO BUI GAI WAT) I was even able to handle a baby, not to mention four Doberman!" Big Brother and these four "actors" had more than chemistry. When they were not in a scene they would remain by his side as if they were Big Brother's bodyguards. Big Brother pointed out that these bodyguards actually liked to play ball and were truly very lovable. He felt that the most important part of acting with animals was patience. Before the shoot he played with them and had more exchanges. Eye contact was the most important. Finally one of them still bit Big Brother's finger. The team was rather nervous and immediately gave him tetanus shots, but he screamed that he was afraid of needles the most and made the team laugh. Big Brother pointed out that to be more familiar with his four "actors" he bought a lot of snacks for them. However he only remembered to make arrangement for the shoot and forgot about the remaining scent of the food on his hand. Only then was he bitten. * (2012/11/23) William Chan Wai Ting and Ella Koon Yun Na two nights ago attended a camera product event. On Chan Wai Ting's birthday he had to work on SPECIAL RESCUE HERO (DUT JUNG GAU WOON YING HUNG). In the film he played a fire fighter. Speaking of Huang Xiaoming's injury from a broken wire, was he worried? Chan Wai Ting said, "You can't do much at the production, I have worked on the wires too." Chan Wai Ting also said that one day after his birthday he and family had dinner with his girlfriend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin who did not have to work that day. Did his mother like girlfriend or rush them to wed? He said, "We didn't talk about that, dinner was great." He even said that he did not received a birthday present from his girlfriend because he did not need anything. Instead he thought that he was very happy about spending the birthday at work and making money. Chan Wai Ting even said that his film TRIAD (JAT JIK) after 4 days in release has become a hit, which made him very happy. * (2012/11/22) Currently working on the film FUNG WON (STORM) in Hong Kong, Michael Tong Man Lung celebrated his birthday last Saturday when the production planned a surprise for him. "Tough guy" colleagues like Chin Kar Lok, Kenny Wong Tak Bun and Vinz Sze Cho Nam sang the birthday song to him and he was very touched. * (2012/11/22) The Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Tony Leung Ka Fai starred new film COLD WAR (HONG JIN) has 12 days in release in Hong Kong has made HK$27 million so far and even 183 million yuan RMB in the Mainland. The film company two nights ago celebrated with a big crab banquet. The lead actors led Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Terence Yin (Wan Chi Wai) and Chin Kar Lok in the celebration. Speaking of his girlfriend Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam)'s sexy calendar shoot, Sing Sing praised Lynn as a super model and was pretty in any shoot. Two nights ago film company boss Bill Kong Chi Keung put in 38,000 for the lucky draw. Ka Fai and Sing Sing also put in 8,000 each. Leung Ka Fai continued to make fun of Sing Sing and girlfriend Lynn's overseas holiday and joked that he has never been the Maldives. Sing Sing only said that he never said he has been to the Maldives. They also contributed to the lucky drawing prizes. Ka Fai said, "We walk the beat! We definitely have several tens of thousands in the pocket!" Sing Sing immediately praised Ka Fai and joked, "Now this is an elder! You see how much he is making!" Sing Sing did not leave until the end and posed for photos with the media and the team. Sing Sing later said that the success of the film required coordination from all aspects. He looked back at LOVE FOR LIFE (JUI OI) that he spent all his effort thinking that he would be able to win an award but finally his dream went empty handed. Thus he felt the box office was especially important. Speaking of COLD's 27 million and was likely to break this year's Hong Kong film record of 31 million, Sing Sing admitted that he was full of confidence in the film. He stated, "If the film reaches 35 million at the box office, I am buying dinner!" Leung Ka Fai also said that he has not attended a film celebration in ten years. Earlier when he made the Shaw film I LOVE HONG KONG (NGOR OI HK OI SUM MAN SHUI) it also held a celebration, but he revealed that so far he still has not been paid fully and stated that if he went to the celebration he definitely would not have forgotten. "I have been in the Hong Kong film industry for 30 years, I have known and crossed many people and understood each organization's rules of the game." He even joked that all of Hong Kong owed his money because some did not go to the movies, some even made counterfeits. Would he consider working on another Shaw film? He did not directly respond and only said that he would participate in any good Hong Kong film production. As for pursuing the salary, he declined to talk further. "I have a lot of debts to collect." Last week at Chin Kar Lok's wedding banquet Ka Fai reportedly kissed a fashion director. He avoided the subject and only said, "What is so surprising?" TVB executive Elaine Lok Yi Ling said about Leung Ka Fai's salary, "No way! Is it true? It's been so long, the check has been issued." She said that she would take a look at the contract and joked, "Last time at the banquet I saw him, why didn't he say anything to me?" [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. MING PAO DAILY, NOVEMBER 25 2012, FILM WORDS LOVE IN TIME IS LIKE AN OLD CANTONESE FILM This week's Hong Kong film is the For For directed LOVE IN TIME (DUT, NGOR OI NEI). Bosco Wong Chung Chak plays a poor ice cream truck kid who falls in love with his sassy cousin Stephy Tang Lai Yun but keeps on feuding with her. Sammy, Danny So (Sai So), Zhao Ke, Sita Chan Hei Yi and others co-star. The film has some conventional comedy but the story seems to resemble the Sun Ma Jai era old Cantonese films, in the modern day setting it is very far fetched and rough. (one and a half out of five stars) - SHEK KEI [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Fung Bo Lit : Storm Andy Lau Tak Wa, Hu Jun, Yao Chen, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Chin Kar Lok, Michael Tong Man Lun, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Vinz Sze Cho Nam Can : Gik Jin Lit : Extreme War d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Eddie Peng Yu-Yen, Can : Chiu Cup Gaing Lei Yun Lit : Super Manager Chapman To Man Jat, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Gao Yunxiang, Jenny Lau Wai Huen 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 2013 --- [ NOW SHOWING ] LOVE ME NOT d. Gilitte Leung Bik Chi Afa Lee Sze Yu, Kenneth Cheng Siu Hei, Rebecca Yip Lai Ka Rating : IIB Length : 93 mins. Opening November 17 2012 at Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening November 29 2012 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Love can be complicated, but is also love that makes the impossible possible, including ambiguous sexuality issues. “Love Me Not” is an independent feature about a friendship turned love story between a boy and a girl growing up knowing each other is gay. Pals since kids and knew each other for a life time, Dennis and Aggie are inseparable and support each other on everything, but when Dennis is forced to have a normal marriage with another girl by his parents, the affection and desire buried deep inside mixed with jealousy and conflicting emotions pushed these two life –long friends to question about their own sexualities and the true meaning of love. JAN DARA: THE BEGINNING Can : Man Yeung: Fung Yuet Ho Moon d. M.L. Pundhevanop Dhewakul Mario Maurer, Cho Nishino, Chayapol Julian Pupart, Sakarach Rirkthamrong, Bongkot Khongmalai, Yaya Ying, Savika Chaiyadej Rating : III Length : 136 mins. Opening November 29 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] In 1915, Jan Dara was born in a Bangkok mansion for the wealthy. Because his mother died in child birth, Jan Dara's father has always seen him as a jinx. Everyday he suffers abuses. Luckily his stepmother Aunt Wad loves him and Jan Dara's servant and friend Ken also takes great care of him. Aunt Wad later gives birth to Kaew, who under her father's influence, is full of disdain and hatred for Jan Dara. Yet, this mansion has an absurd secret that few knows about: this is actually a house of sin...... I HAVE TO BUY NEW SHOES Can : Ba Lai Luen Oi Seh Jung Lit : Paris Romantic Portrait d. Eriko Kitagawa Osamu Mukai, Miho Nakayama Length : 120 mins. Opening November 29 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? 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...... 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...... GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX SOLID STATE SOCIETY 3D d. Kenji Kamiyama Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening November 23 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] In 2034 after Major Motoko Kusanagi has left Public Security Section 9, Togusa is leading the team. Public Security Section 9 is investigating a case that Puppeteer, a hacker, is behind. As Section 9 member Batou is following a lead, he runs into Motoko Kusanagi who warns Batou to leave the city...... 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... THE LEGEND OF HEROES: TRAILS IN THE SKY THE ANIMATION d. Masaki Tachibana Japanese Animation Opening November 18 2012 [ 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... A LETTER TO MOMO d. Okiura Hiroyuki Japanese Animation Rating : I 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. 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 Rating : I 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? 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? [ 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. PRINCESS AND SEVEN KUNG FU MASTERS Can : Siu Gung Jung Mo Lum Lit : Laughter Kung Fu Rocks Martial Art World d. Wong Jing, Keung Kwok Man 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] During the early years of the Republic era, in the North-East region of China, the people are suffering from the power struggle among the local Warlords, bandits, and Japanese invaders. Warlord Lam is not a leader of great vision, but having a patriotic heart, stands firm in his own beliefs, despite the several solicitations and temptations from Japan. The only ‘paradise’ within the region is ‘Lucky Town’, the one place where no one dared to attack. Rumors abound that this place is cursed, for whenever anyone attempted to invade Lucky Town, they would disappear and vanish without a trace. In reality, there are seven kung fu masters who have retreated into the shadows and resided here. They are Manysons Madonna and Madonhung, the owners of a steamed bread shop Nam Mor Bing, the Taoist priest Horny Four, the tailor Little Trumpet, the cosmetic salesman and Mamasan Maggie, the brothel owner. Every one of them is a master in his own right, keeping Lucky Town in peace. Lam’s daughter, Cheryl is very fond of culinary arts, and often does grocery shopping in Lucky Town. She is pretty and lovely and very much favoured by the Seven Masters, especially Horny Four who falls for her at first sight and regards her as his dream lover. The Japanese secret agent, Kiyoko Kurosawa, allied with traitors from the Tiger’s Den: Tiger Hong, Jaguar Hong and Phoenix Hong, to set up a secret outpost to send secret-coded messages back to Japan. Young patriots, Yan Fang who disguised herself as a man, and Howard Luo, infiltrate Tiger’s Den at night, trying to steal the code book. They lose the fight to the Hongs, Howard sacrifices himself to save Yan who was wounded. On the run, Yan is rescued by Cheryl. Mistaking Yan as a man, Cheryl falls for Yan. She then brings Yan to Lucky Town and begs the Seven Masters to cure Yan. On the other hand, Warlord Lam saves a pretty lady and grows fond of her. This lady is actually Kiyoko Kurosawa in disguise. Using Ninjutsu skills, Kiyoko seduces Lam and controls his will. She then organises a wedding for Lam and herself, in the hope of becoming the warlord’s wife so she can control Lam’s army. On the wedding day, Cheryl and the Seven Masters arrive in time to ruin her wedding plans. Lam regains his senses finally and unites together with the Seven Masters, to fight against Kiyoko and the Hongs... BUDDY COPS Can : Sun Sau Ba Da Lit : Holy Beast "Brother" AKA : Sun Sau Ying Gaing Lit : Holy Beast Cops d. Peter Chik Ka Kei Michael Tse Tin Wa, Bosco Wong Chung Chak, King Kong, Alice Chan Wai, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Vincent Lam Wai, Lisa Cheng 009 RE: CYBORG d. Kenji Kamiyama Japanese Animation Opening November 30 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] 00 Cyborgs is an United Nations army that consists of different nationality cyborgs who handle the changing international situations. As mankind is under the impression that the world is at peace, a new danger has already arrived. The forgotten cyborgs reunite. In order to build a new nation, they risk breaking the existing order...... DETECTIVE CONAN THE ELEVENTH STRIKER 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, Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. 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...... CHANNELING THE SPIRIT Can : Gwai Tam Din Ying - Liu Gwai Szeto Fat Jing, Rachel Lam Fun Tung, Uny Chiu Jit Yu, PC Lee Wing Hei, Joey Zhong Xuan Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening December 6 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Famous Hong Kong metaphysic expert Szeto Fat Jing leads a production team to the most supernatural places in Southeast Asia and stir up the spirits with the most evil ceremony! THE FIERCE WIFE Can : Sai Lei Yun Chai Lit : Sharp Wife d. Wang Pei Hua Sonia Sui, James Wen, Chris Wang Opening December 6 2012 GO GRANDRIDERS Can : But Lo Keh Si Lit : Never Aging Riders d. Hua Tianhao Rating : I Length 90 mins. Opening December 6 2012 (Special Screening) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Aging should never stop one from daring to dream. In November 2007, with the help of an NGO, a group of 17 elderly with an average age of 81, some suffered from cancer, some have heart diseases and all have joint degeneration, made a remarkable round-the-island motorcycle journey in Taiwan, and completed the impossible dream of finishing 1178 kilometer in 13 days. In the touching documentary “Go Grandriders”, director Tianhao Hua tells us where there is a will, there is a way, it is never too late to chase after your own dreams. 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? 1942 d. Feng Xiaogang Zhang Guoli, Chen Daoming, Xu Fan, Zhang Hanyu, Zhang Mi Rating : IIB Length : 145 mins. Opening December 6 2012 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1942 Henan Province ran into a draught and a locust disaster, over 3 million were starved to death. In a country village, starving victims became bandits. At the same time, the Japanese military was assembling in Henan. Going against the famine masses, Kuomintang military headed north to the front line; facing disaster, the Kuomintang government not only did not save the civilians but even assigned Li Peiji as the Henan Provincal government chief to gather food for the military...... THE MYSTICAL LAWS d. Isamu Imakake Japanese Animation Opening December 6 2012 [ ASIAN WIKI ] In 202X, a coup takes place in a East Asian republic. The Godom Empire is then born. The Emperor of Godom hails from the military and he builds up the empire using its military strength and utilizing mystical weapons. The Godom Empire plots to conquer its neighboring countries, including Japan. The United States is a shell of its former past and no longer holds sway in the UN and is helpless to stop the Godom Empire. Meanwhile, an international secret society known as Hermes Wings battles to stop the Godom Empire. Sho Shishimaru is a member of the Hermes Wing and also has prophetic powers. Sho Shishimaru predicts that Buddha as their savior will return. RUROUNI KENSHIN Can : Long Hat Gim Sum Lit : Wandering Visitor Sword Heart d. Keishi Ohtomo Takeru Sato Emi Takei, Koji Kikkawa, Yu Aoi Opening December 6 2012 A GHOST OF A CHANCE Can : Won Gwai Da Guoon Si d. Koki Mitani Eri Fukatsu, Toshiyuki Nishida, Hiroshi Abe, Yuko Takeuchi Rating : IIA Length : 142 mins. Opening November 11 2012 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 6 2012 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Hosho is a bumbling lawyer who is tasked with defending Goro Yabe, a man arrested for the murder of his wife. Yabe proclaims his innocence, saying that he was stricken with sleep paralysis at the time of the murder. Hosho heads to the inn where Yabe stayed and encounters the ghost of samurai Rokubei, who admits he was the one pressing down on Yabe. Hosho successfully brought Rokubei to the court as a witness. The problem is, the spook can only be seen by a selected group of people. So begins the struggle to prove Yabe's innocence. PENANCE Can : Shook Jui d. Kiyoshi Kurosawa Kyoko Koizumi, Yu Aoi, Mirai Moriyama, Eiko Koike, Sakura Ando, Chizuru Ikewaki Length : 171 mins. (Part I), 130 mins. (Part II) Opening December 13 (Part I), 20 (Part II) 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] "God may forgive you, but I never will!" A mysterious man kidnaps and kills an elementary school girl, but the four classmates who was with her insist that they have no recollection of the killer. The victim's mother is heartbroken and instantly becomes a terrifying avenger. She threatens the four elementary school classmates, "If you can't find the culprit, you will be paying penance for life!" Because of those terrifying words, the four are pushed into the penance abyss. They are destined to never be happy. As adults they each run into tragedy in order to atone for the crime, they live in more painful ways than death....... 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 December 13 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! CHINESE ZODIAC AKA : CZ12 Can : Sup Yi Sun Chiu Lit : 12 Chinese Zodiac Jackie Chan, Kwon Sang-Woo Opening December 13 2012 in Malaysia Opening December 20 2012 [ 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. BUNNY DROP Can : Bak Toh Tong Nui Hai Lit : White Rabbit Candy Girl d. SABU Kenichi Matsuyama, Mana Ashida, Karina, Mirei Kiritani Rating : I Length : 109 mins. Opening December 20 2012 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] 27-year-old Daikichi is a single young man who is without a care in the world and only knows to take care of himself. One day Daikichi returns home to attend his grandfather's funeral and runs into a six year old girl Rin with any interesting background -- she actually is his grandfather's illegitimate daughter. Yet after his grandfather's passing, none of his friends or relatives is willing to take in this little girl. In order to prevent the girl from being sent to the social welfare organization and becoming an orphan, Daikichi bravely announces that he would raise Rin. Since then, the stumbling bachelor and the tough girl begin to live together without interference. Without any child raising experience Daikichi is completely helpless with the little girl...... THE LAST SUPPER Can : Wong Dik Sing Yin Lit : King's Banquet d. Lu Chuan Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Chang Chen, Liu Ye Opening December 21 2012 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 January 3 2013 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... THE LAST TYCOON Can : Dai Seung Hoi Lit : Grand Shanghai d. Wong Jing Chow Yun Fat, Huang Xiaoming, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Yolanda Yuan Quan, Yuan Li, Monica Mok Siu Kei, Tong Fei Rating : IIB Length : 118 mins. Opening January 3 2013 [ 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. 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 Chun Hin Opening January 3 2013 Opening January 10 2013 in Malaysia 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 January 8 2013 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... 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 Opening March 7 2013 in Malaysia [ 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... 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 February 10 2013 in Malaysia Official Site : http://www.mediaasia.com [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] SWITCH revolves around the famous Chinese landscape painting "Dwelling In The Fuchun Mountains" by Huang Gongwang, which was split into two 300 years ago and exhibited separately in China and Taiwan. The film envisages that the painting is finally going to be put back together again, where a gang of thieves are scrambling to steal it. Special agent Xiao Jinhan and insurance company employee Lin Yuyan are on a mission to protect the world-famous drawing "Fu Chun Shan Ju Tu", which is the target of a Japanese gangster. HOTEL OF CELEBRITIES Opening February 7 2013 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, November 22 2012 10 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 9 THE WORDS d. Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Saldana 8 SINISTER d. Scott Derrickson Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Fred Dalton Thompson, James Ransone 7 ARGO d. Ben Affleck Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman 6 RISE OF THE GUARDIANS d. Peter Ramsey DreamWorks Animation English Voices: Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman 5 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) 4 LOVE IN TIME Can : DUN NGOR OI NEI Lit : WAIT I LOVE YOU d. For For Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Sammy, Zhao Ke, Danny So (Sai So), Sita Chan Hei Yi 3 SKYFALL d. Sam Mendes Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Berenice Marlohe, Alberty Finney, Judi Dench 2 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 1 LIFE OF PI d. Ang Lee Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS COLD WAR 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... TIME IN LOVE Rating : IIA Length : 102 mins. Opening November 22 2012 Official Site : http://loveintimemovie.com [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Chau Bing is down to earth and operates an ice cream truck with his good friend Beer. Chau Bing is careless and makes a hand to mouth existence. Everyday he drives his ice cream truck everywhere and his life is ordinary yet bland. Only a junior secondary school graduate, he has fantasized about love. Yet in the gold worshipping world of Hong Kong women, how can he who have plain congee in the morning and runs a street stall at night dare to enter the luxury stores and win over girls? However his friend Beer with his humor and easy going ways is basically already a "expert" with countless experience, although with Beer's skills he often ends up with the ugly ones. Actually Beer has always had his heart set on a cute girl named Mo Giu....... 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 Length : 90 mins. 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... 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, November 24 2012 15 SWIPE CARD Can : Look Card Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/mO4e7lf9vls 14 ACCOMPANYING TIGER Can : Boon Fu Vae Xu (Hui Sung) http://youtu.be/WNwiIWOeyrs 13 RIFT Can : Lit Hung A*Mit/A*Mei (Cheung Wai Mui) http://youtu.be/iytQSf_pRys 12 WANDERING POET Can : Ji Yun Man Bo Jolin Tsai (Choi Yi Lam) http://youtu.be/o9FK1_i1TUs 11 WISHING FOR HAPPINESS Can : Seung Hung Fuk Dik Yun Rainie Yang (Yeung Sing Lam) http://youtu.be/Y34aUJZdSXA 10 THE HEART IS STILL HOT Can : Sum Wan Si Yit Dik S.H.E. http://youtu.be/Jj4VtfhSlR0 9 HEAVY AUTUMN FLAVOR Can : Chau Yi Nung Jane Zhang Liangying http://youtu.be/BJI-AssviX0 8 HUMAN IS NOT VEGETATION Can : Yun Fei Cho Muk Kary Ng Yu Fei http://youtu.be/d33lqRUOZZk 7 FOR THE ONE I LOVE THE MOST IN THE WORLD Can : Lau Cup Jeh Sai Seung Ngor Jui Oi Dik Yun Tsang Kwok Fai http://youtu.be/CKYeJyQxgLQ 6 INCREASE POWER Can : Ga Dai Lik Doh Joey Yung Cho Yi http://youtu.be/1g7o43Lk9VI 5 THOUSAND ORIGAMI CRANE Can : Chin Ji Hok Khalil Fong Datong http://youtu.be/4n1XN7E-ZSY 4 NOT TOO NICE Can : But Tai Gwai Gary Chaw (Cho Gat) http://youtu.be/t0YxM1EREC0 3 HERO Allen Su (So Sing) http://youtu.be/4pYXyL8O9Fk 2 GAIA Can : Kui Ah Sandy Lam Yik Lin http://youtu.be/7E6nFE5BHsg 1 ADMIT Can : Sing Ying Qu Wanting http://youtu.be/z0fea4vUGPE ------ [ 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. Top Ten Central pleas with all its readers for disaster relief support for victims of Hurricane Sandy. For more information please visit the American Red Cross site : http://www.redcross.org/ 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 SERIES SEVEN - DECK THE HALLS: IT'S CHRISTMAS IN KOREA! As the cold autumn days grow shorter and New York City is blanketed in winter’s white, the holiday season descends upon us. But his time, it’s not Santa Claus delivering the gifts – it’s your friends at the Korean Cultural Service! This winter, KCS’s Korean Movie Nights takes a special look at the most beloved of holiday seasons, offering up three very extraordinary—and very Korean—takes on Christmas. From a heartwarming remake of an American holiday hit to a tale of a North Korean boy and his toy robot, these distinctly fresh takes on a Western tradition won’t just warm your long winter nights, they’ll melt your hearts. Bundle up tight, deck the halls, and join your friends and family at the final Free Movie Night series of 2012. It’s time to enjoy the gift of cinema from KCS – because it’s Christmas in Korea! Tuesday, November 27, 2012 @ 7pm MERRY CHRISTMAS, NORTH! (2010, 95 mins.) In a rural area in North Korea, little Jong-Soo dreams of visiting Pyongyang and meeting Kim Jong-Il. But when his dreams of adventure are dashed, he finds himself disheartened, wandering the woods. There, under a tree, he discovers a balloon carrying a toy robot – a Christmas gift from children in South Korea. Soon, the robot has made Jong-Soo so popular that other children in town begin offering him gifts for just a few short moments of playtime with the toy. But just as Jong-Soo realizes what the robot can do for him and his family, he discovers that another group of children in his town will do anything to make the robot their own. ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com