From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (February 28 2013) 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. Ken Hung Cheuk Lap who celebrates his birthday on the 2nd B. Angelababy who celebrates her birthday on the 28th C. veteran assistant director Cheung Chun who passed away on January 25th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2013/03/06) The 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference was unveiled in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Two days ago many star members like Jackie Chan, Liza Wang Ming Cheun, Mainland actor Zhao Benshan, Zhang Guoli, director Feng Xiaogang attended. Jackie Chan was the most serious. The first time attendee earlier said that he did not know what to prepare and due to his busy schedule he asked his company to help with research preparation. However he remained very professional and even blasted Mainland law enforcement organizations for being less than strict. "our Mainland law enforcement agencies are too lenient, when directors arrived in Singapore they dared not smoke. Yet when they arrived in Zhuhai they still smoked despite warning!" He even slapped the table in outrage and said, "Our law enforcement have to be strict!" Silence fell over the venue. However later he said, "My words, they can be passed on!" The venue then cracked up. He also said that food safety issue must receive attention as he felt the penalty was not enough. Later Jackie Chan revealed online that after the conference he was still studying proposals. Mainland actor Zhao Benshan was made fun of for being late. "Did Benshan go to prepare notebooks?" Later when Zhao Benshan arrived he immediately brought up suggestions to livelihood issues and even said that the most important to the people were "warm clothing, being full and a home to live in!" Director Feng Xiaogang pointed out that the human nature progress of the Chinese people was very slow. In addition, a political consultant of many years, Wang Ming Chuen two nights ago posted conference photos online and wrote, "I have also raised the questions that affected Hong Kong basic life like parallel import powder milk, anchor pregnancy, and Mainland fund keeping Hong Kong property prices high." * (2013/03/06) The film MOR GAING (DEMON COP) yesterday celebrated its wrap. Boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing, director Dante Lam Chiu Yin, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) and Andy Tien (On Chi Kit) opened bottles of champagne on the set. Some said that because On Chi Kit declined to perform in THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) that gave fellow kung fu actor Max Zhang Jun a boost, he disappointed his girlfriend Jennifer Tse Ting Ting and they were in a cooling period. On Chi Kit said, "Really? We aren't in a cold war, the relationship is OK. We have always had argument but not because of THE GRANDMASTERS. She would get mad when I went to play video games at a friend's place instead of coming home. I have changed this habit and would maintain a balance." Even so, On Chi Kit who has always been connected to Ting Ting revealed that later he will return to the U.S. for his sister's wedding but Ting Ting will not tag along. Ng Yin Cho lost 30 pounds for this film and he was happy that he still had abdominal muscles before age 39, but his pregnant wife Lisa S. was upset that her weight kept rising. Last month she was heavier than him. Nig Yin Cho said that his wife was the most worried that her swollen feet would not be able to return to their original sizes, and all the shoes at home would not fit. Then he could only buy her more new shoes. * (2013/03/06) Irene Wan Bik Ha yesterday attended an entertainment company event and announced that she will make the all new film MEI GAU SIU NUI (MICRO SOCIAL GIRL). The new film will be an extension of LONELY FIFTEEN (LAN MUI JAI), the film that she made at age 15. She will work again with then lead actor Mak Tak Wo. She said, "LONELY FIFTEEN was a movie that changed my life. The new film will be an extension about my illegitimate daughter. The hard part is originally I successfully quit smoking this year, but I have to smoke again in the new film. Hopefully I will be able to quit again." Mak Tak Wo admitted that earlier he already moved to stereo and microphone business, because Wan Bik Ha sincerely invited him he will make the comeback performance. Ana R., Jessica C. and Ann Ho Chi Lun admitted that they wanted to make a movie very much. Ana said, "The three of us can play CHARLIE'S ANGELS. I would like to work with (Aaron) Kwok Fu Sing or Ng Yin Cho (Daniel Wu). (Kwok Fu Sing is shorter than you.) I don't mind, maybe we will perform lying down on the bed?" * (2013/03/06) The Pang Ho Cheung Jat directed, Chapman To Man Jat, DaDa Chan Jing, JJ Jia (Ga Hiu Sun), Joe Cheng King Kei starred film SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT (FEI FU CHOOK JING) two nights ago held its wrap banquet in Wanchai. One of the leads Shawn Yue Man Lok was absent due to work in Shenzhen. Ah Jat and Pang Ho Cheung immediately teamed up to make up of Yue Man Lok and Kary Ng Yu Fei's rumor. Ah Jat said, "I haven't heard Ah Lok mentioning an expedition in a long time, we don't know if he had protection. Ultimately we are happy for him, we want our brothers on expedition and not frustration." He revealed that Pang Ho Cheung once contacted Lok Jai to attend the wrap banquet but did not receive a return call. Pang Ho Cheung followed, "Maybe he hasn't caught his breath yet, it's very normal for a man to take risks." Ah Jat continued to say that he had to strike back at netizens who scolded Lok Jai. He said, "The netizen is happy and free, he wouldn't understand a star who is young, handsome and rich but is often stuck on the set, with a gun and bullets but can't shoot. Playing a cop is very tough!" Did Ah Lok and Kary match well? Ah Jat even pulled Anthony Wong Chau Sun who claimed to not know Kary in the fire. He joked, "I know Ng Yu Fei, I don't know Wong Chau Sun. Kary was in my wife's wedding party. She has a great figure and everyone like her. Lok Jai himself is handsome so they are well matched." Reportedly Stephy Tang Lai Yun was upset about her buddy Kary dating a unfaithful Lok Jai and was at odds with her. Ah Jat supported Lok Jai and said, "These secrets are very hard to confirm, who said them? When Ah Lok and (Emme) Wong Yi Man were dating, I was very close with them. I knew Ah Lok was very faithful then, this business inevitably has many temptations." DaDa this time would not sell sexiness as she did in VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) and would only guest star as a pregnant woman. In the film she yelled at former husband To Man Jat, but she revealed that in real life Ah Jat yelled at her for her ballooning figure as a reflection that she did not want to work. She said, "I am very happy to be nominated for a Hong Kong Film Award, I ate too much during the Lunar New Year. Ah Jat was very vicious and yelled at me that how much I ate and wore were my choices. I immediately lost weight and today he praised me for slimming down." Cheng King Kei returned from Canada to take care of his aging mother. This film was his first job upon his return. In the film he played a jewelry store employee who ran into a robbery, which could be a warm up for him. He said that he was already used to living in Hong Kong again and contacted many old friends, including old flame Sheren Tang Shui Man. However she did not mention her earlier emotional disorder. He only found out from the news. Later he would send her a text message and would pray for her. Cheng King Kei said, "Man Nui has always been tense about work. She would familiarize herself with the script. In particular now that she has been television best actress twice her pressure was even greater. Earlier she asked television best actor Lai Yiu Cheung about how to relax. Cheung Jai taught her and she has already improved." He analyzed that Man Nui's emotional disorder had many factors, one of which might be a lack of a companion. Luckily she was charitable and thought positively. * (2013/03/05) The late director King Hu (Wu Kam Chuen) as early as the 80s already wanted to make a movie about Chinese railroad laborers but due to a variety of problems he was unable to fulfill his dream. 33 years later Fox and China Film Group have reached an agreement as it decided to invest US$150 million to make the film with ELIZABETH director Shekhar Kapur, Chow Yun Fat, TAKEN star Liam Neeson and Fan Bingbing. The film will start production in August in the Northeast and will shoot on location in the U.S. and Canada as well. * (2013/03/05) Simon Yam Tat Wa recently was busy with his directing debut. Earlier Brother Wa led 50 workers to shoot a car chase by Quarry Bay. Although he was not in the scene, he still personally demonstrated in order to achieve the best result. During the shoot he even sat on the ground, held a camera and took pictures. He did everything himself, no wonder before the shoot he announced that this time he was the chore boy. This time Yam Tat Wa directed for the first time. Earlier he revealed that for this trilogy ghost film he would direct, star and be the second assistant photographer. He joked that he was a chore boy, but Brother Wa truly was not your ordinary gold label chore boy. Earlier with around 50 workers Brother Wa worked at Quarry Bay, blocked off a street for a car crash scene. Aside from the crew extras were also present. The car crash lead Jonathan Wong Chee Hynn and another man played uniformed police officers. Brother Wa was not in the scene but because the story needed Wong Chee Hynn to suddenly faint when he reached the front of the car, Brother Wa lay down on the ground to demonstrate what the shot needed. Even for a very simple shot he was very serious. The first time director did not slack off at all. Wong Chee Hin fell down for ten times or more, as Brother Wa was very demanding. Wong Chee Hynn very happily complied. He kept falling down until Brother Wa was satisfied. Brother Wa this time used two cameras, a professional film camera and a high definition video camera, to shoot from different angles simultaneously. Brother Wa not only commanded from behind the cameras but also picked up a long lens camera to personally shoot. He did not mind to sit on the ground and shoot. Indeed he was both a director and a photographer, thoroughly display his gold label chore boy nature. * (2013/03/05) The 19th Hong Kong Film Critic Society award earlier announced its award winners and the presentation was held yesterday. MOTORWAY (CHEH SAU) won Best Picture, MOTORWAY's Soi Cheang Pou Soi and THE VIRAL FACTOR (YIK JIN)'s Dante Lam Chiu Yin split Best Director, ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN II)'s Wai Ka Fai, Yau Nai Hoi, Chan Wai Bun and Au Man Kit won Best Screenplay, DIVA's Chapman To Man Jat won Best Actor and for the first time no one won Best Actress. To Man Jat said that at first when he produced the film he wanted to support Joey Yung Cho Yi and Mag Lam Yun Tung, he never intended to win an award for himself. He also hoped to continue the serendipity. He said, "I used to want to an award very much and make literary drama like other people. I finally realized that everything should come from the heart. This time I worked behind the scene and I won an award, from now on I would service the film industry in peace." He felt that awards were fated, he would be at ease with the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor nomination. To Man Jat praised Lam Yun Tung's acting potential, Joey's home was filled with awards so a film award would not be too meaningful to her. Viewers only had to know that she knew how to act. He thought Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam deserved to win Best Actress with LOVE LIFTING (GO GUI OI). "Kong Yeuk Lam's performance was very touching, but her Hong Kong Film Award nomination is already a recognition; some said that she was a surprise, I say she is the favorite!" He felt that the lack of Best Actress winner was alarming, the industry should make more woman films. Speaking of director Pang Ho Cheung winning an award despite criticism against VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET), To Man Jat said, "It proves that new directors have to be mischievous to succeed, they don't need to mind what old people think." As for his former company ATV banned him, To Man Jat joked, "How much rate does ATV get, how much influence does it have on me? Zero rating means zero influence on me." Kong Yeuk Lam thanked To Man Jat's support and hoped to have even more chances to make movies. President Chan Chi Wa stressed that the lack of a Best Actress winner did not represent any criticism against actresses. During the discussion ROMANCING IN THIN AIR's Sammi Cheng Sau Man and LOVE LIFTING's Kong Yeuk Lam had positive reviews, only the 20 or so jury members had difference of opinion. In the future they would review their system. * (2013/03/05) Lau Ching Wan yesterday attended an adidas new product event and received a set of couple running shoes. Ching Wan said that he had an exercise habit as he and wife Amy Kwok Oi Ming would run or talk walks. Did they constantly have autograph seekers? He humorously replied, "Not for autographs, they would take photos with their phones. Thus the running posture has to be cooler, I can't be out of breath." Ching Wan said that now Hong Kongers love to exercise. He has seen people running in leather shoes and jeans. Life in the city was very tense and exercise could relieve stress. He said that sometimes pressure was inevitable on movie productions. When he was upset or unhappy he would not drink. The best way was to exercise or read newspaper to avoid it. Would he consider making more comedy to reduce stress? He joked that the pressure of making a comedy was even greater, because if he could not make viewers laugh he failed. Ching Wan revealed that today he would head to Thailand to continue work on the police film SO DUK (DRUG SWEEP) with Louis Koo Tin Lok and Nick Cheung Ka Fai. He will have action scenes. "Goo Jai and Ka Fai would go swimming or sunbathing when they don't have to work. They are very healthy." Nominated for Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor with THE BULLET VANISHES (SIU SUT DIK JI DAN), Ching Wan said that now he would cherish the opportunity as nothing was certain. Winning the award was not a decision for him to make. Who was his favorite? Ching Wan joked, "I heard it won't be me, it will be someone with the last name Leung or the name Ka Fai. He may not have to be (Tony) Leung Ka Fai, as we still have (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai and Cheung Ka Fai." Reportedly Nicholas Tse Ting Fung was not nominated because of him. Ching Wan denied the rumor. "Don't say that, Ting Fung's performance is very outstanding. I have to clarify, it's not my fault." * (2013/03/05) The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed film JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN) was a critical and commercial hit in the Mainland as it set numerous new box office records. So far after four weeks in release it continued to be the single week champion as its overwhelmed many competitive films. As of two days ago, its latest Mainland box office receipt has already reached 1.1 billion RMB. Industry insiders expect that JOURNEY will very likely overtake LOST IN THAILAND's 1.26 billion yuan RMB and even further pass foreign film AVTAR's 1.36 billion RMB box office to rule the Mainland film market. * (2013/03/05) Anthony Wong Chau Sun in the Herman Yau Lai To directed film IP MAN THE FINAL FIGHT (IP MAN JUNG GIK YUT JIN) played the elderly Wing Chun master Ip Man and worked with Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Gillian Chung Yun Tung and Jordan Chan Siu Chun. The film will not open until the end of the month but has already been talked about; not only Wong Chau Sun has been compared to Ip Man portrayers Tony Leung Chiu wai, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Dennis To Yu-Hang and Kevin Cheng Ka Wing but the film also has been selected to compete in the 15th Udine Far East Film Festival. Wong Chau Sun and director Yau Lai To were extra happy about IP's selection to the Udine film festival that has both humanity and a sense of film. Yau Lai To said, "This film has already become the Hong Kong International Film Festival opening film, which was already a surprise to me. More good news came so soon and greatly increased the team's morale." * (2013/03/05) The 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference has many "star members". Their draw rivaled important officials. Whenever they appeared at the Great Hall of the People they became media targets. Famous singer Han Hong even wore a military uniform to attend the event. Before reporters asked she already had two proposals for this year, one about children in farm villages and the other was children welfare laws. She said that this year's proposals were the most well rounded. As for individual star members who did not participate or send proposals, Han Hong said, "I feel he can go home then!" Jackie Chan as a new member of the literary and culture world has become the media target everyday. Every time he would draw a crowd. As for a proposal, his manager answered, "Because this was the first time, he still doesn't know how he should prepare for this conference." Jackie Chan later stated that he had a proposal, but because he was too busy his company took care of it for him. Mainly it reflected the severity of the piracy issue. As for his expectation for Chinese film, Jackie Chan said, "We need to work even harder, and import more U.S. or foreign high technology to elevate our production quality; because now import tax is too high, it has a lot of impact." Feng Xiaogang entered the conference at the speed of "9.9 seconds". He ignored reporter questions and a Mainland reporter joked that he might be able to overrun Liu Xiang! * (2013/03/04) The U.S. has the Razzies, the Mainland has the Golden Broom Awards. The Mainland film magazine Youth Film Handbook organized event yesterday held its 4th award presentation in Beijing, as film critics and netizens select the worst film. The Joe Ma Wai Ho directed and Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi starred THE LION ROARS 2 (HOR DUNG SI HAU 2) won three awards to become the big winner, receiving the most disappointing film, the most disappointing director and the most disappointing actor for lead actor Xiao Shenyang. As for the most disappointing actress, LION's Pak Chi and HOLDING LOVE and WU DANG's Mini Yang Mi competed ferociously and finally Yang Mi eked out a victory. Ma Wai Ho was unable to attend and had someone to accept the award on his behalf. "Receiving this award I feel deep panic and self blame, but I cheer the spirit behind this award!" Aside from rotten films, the event also presented the ten best Chinese films. They included LOST IN THAILAND, COLD WAR, THE GRANDMASTERS, TOUCH OF THE LIGHT, 11 FLOWERS, PEOPLE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE SEA, FENG HSUI, and TOGETHER. * (2013/03/04) The Chapman To Man Jat starred VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) because of the Hong Kong Art Development Council critic award gold prize winning article that accused it of triggering Chin and Hong Kong conflict is hot again. Cable, which purchased the film's broadcast rights, also took advantage of the situation with a writing contest. The winner will receive 50,000, but not in Hong Kong dollar but in South Korean Won (around HK$356). Its sense of humor truly explosive! Ah Jat was asked if Cable's offer was too low. "I can't say that, ultimately it is a type of encouragement. I don't mind, you can write about me however you want, the most important is the freedom of speech." Yesterday Ah Jat and director Pang Ho Cheung continued to show the film's audience their appreciation at the charity screening. Pang Ho Cheung upon arrival immediately showed his funny side and said to viewers who was watching VULGARIA for the first time, "Thank you for losing your virginity!" VULGARIA is still quite a draw, a viewer said that this was already the eighth viewing! Although the film was popular, Ah Jat and Pang Ho Cheung said that no more show should be added. Speaking of the Art Development Council critic award winning article that slammed VULGARIA, Ah Jat said, "I feel that Hong Kongers try to coordinate with a lot, they don't blindly discriminate. I haven't read the article, but I feel it has already harmed Hong Kongers!" He also said that because Hong Kong needs comedy now, VULGARIA returned for an engagement. He said, "If we can make it in time I would release a new film too! If not then I would bring back last year's successful comedy for the social atmosphere to be more harmonious!" * (2013/03/04) The Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers and its ten major affiliated associations joint spring banquet took place last night. Numerous awards were presented. The event at the last minute added an award for Angelababy as she and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung won the "Most Charming Actress and Actor in the eye of professionals". Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming and Tavia Yeung Yi won "Outstanding Television Performance" actor and actress, the former was even moved to tears. "Outstanding music performance male and female singers" were Eason Chan Yik Shun and G.E.M. Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Teresa Mo Shun Kwan won "Outstanding Film Performance actor and actress". Ting Fung attended with his father Patrick Tse Yin. Winning the "most charming actor in the eyes of professionals" award, he said that perhaps cinematographers and directors saw his charm in their eyes. Ting Fung revealed that he just visited his sons and praised his former wife Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi for the great arrangement. "She knew that I would attend the event with my father, so we came only after seeing Lucas and Quintus". Reportedly Pak Chi had no job and had to participate in a Mainland dance program. Ting Fung said, "That's crazy! I really don't have a job, she has plenty to do. I have a lot time to be with the children." Ting Fung said that he was not dating. Did he have no intention or have not met the right one yet? He said, "If I answer no intention then I definitely won't have any, I have to answer that I have a lot of intention." Ting Fung originally would work on Wong Jing's film with Chow Yun Fat, but due to script changes he had no idea when work will begin. Earlier he and Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) were rumored to be speculating commercial properties, Ting Fung joked, "How can I be qualified to! I am the commercial property king? Don't say that, otherwise when I go and buy custard tarts people would yell at me. I have to know my place, I want to work with Cho Ming on music or movies." The event in the last minute as the "most charming actress in the eyes of professional awards" for Baby. She said, "This is my first film award, I thank everyone for giving a new comer like me an award. Did I beat a lt of actresses? This is the result of team work, new comers have to be humble." Baby earlier worked with Shawn Yue Man Lok on a commercial in Shenzhen. She said that since the first day they met he was already filled with love. Speaking of her idol Pak Chi being called jobless, Baby said, "All jobs are jobs, I would support her. Privately we are in contact. Pak Chi is a kind girl who takes great care of new comers." Ma Kwok Ming and Yeung Yi won with THE HIPPORCRATIC CRUSH (ON CALL 36 SIU SI) Ma Kwok Ming was moved to tears and Yeung Yi helped him with wiping them away. He said, "Behind the scene workers voted for this award, it is very substantial, I am very touched." Yeung Yi said, "I am very surprised, I too am very touched. To receive the recognition from behind the scene personnel is truly very valuable." G.E.M. and Chan Yik Shun won the "Outstanding Music Performance male and female singer". Ting Fung accepted the award on behalf of the absent Eason. When G.E.M. accepted the award, Maria Cordero praised her as the "most politic female singer". She said, "When I first got into the business many people treated me like a little sister. Now I am all grown up, I have to take care of people around me." The Miriam Yeung Chin Wa starred LOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING) won the "Most Recommended Film of the Year". She believed that they would have a chance to make a third installment. Would she have to give her "Cherie" character to Kary Ng Yu Fei? Chin Wa joked, "My company invests in the company, of course it will be me! Maybe we will make another movie for her and Yue Man Lok." Pang Ho Cheung did not have whether a third installment will be made yet, but she really would like to work with Chin Wa and Lok Jai again. However lately Lok Jai has been very busy and has not responded to his text messages. Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild Awards Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Film Performance Actor: Nick Cheung Ka Fai Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Film Performance Actress: Teresa Mo Shun Kwan Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Television Performance Actor: Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Television Performance Actress: Tavia Yeung Yi Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Radio Performance Host: Brian Chow Kwok Fung Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Radio Performance Hostess: Pia Ho Lei Lei Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Music Performance Male Singer: Eason Chan Yik Shun Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Music Performance Female Singer: G.E.M. Hong Kong Society of Cinematographers 2012 Most Charming Actor in The Eyes of Professionals: Nicholas Tse Ting Fung 2012 Most Charming Actress in the Eyes of Professionals: Angelababy Member Elected 2012 Most Outstanding Cinematography: Fletcher Poon Yiu Ming (THE SILENT WAR) Hong Kong Film Director Guild 2012 New Actor: Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling (NIGHTFALL) 2012 New Director: Roy Chow Hin Yeung (NIGHTFALL) 2012 Most Recommended Films: LOVE IN THE BUFF, MOTORWAY, COLD WAR 2012 Most Outstanding Director: Pang Ho Cheung (LOVE IN THE BUFF), Soi Cheang Pou Soi (MOTORWAY), Sunny Luk Kim Ching, Longman Leung Lok Man (COLD WAR) Hong Kong Federation of Filmmakers "Professional Contribution Awards" Joe Cheung Tung Cho (Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild), Michael Hui Koon Man (Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild), Lam Chiu (Hong Kong Society of Cinematographers), Wong Hei Wan (Hong Kong Movie Productions Executives Association), Chan King Sum (Hong Kong Film Arts Association), Chan Kei Yui (Hong Kong Film Arts Association), Ting Yu (Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild), Tsui Chung Hok (Hong Kong Stuntman Association), Cheung Yiu Chung (Hong Kong Society of Film Editors), Chow Kwok Chung (Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professional) * (2013/03/04) Taiwan film DAVID LOMAN broke NT$410 million at the Taiwan box office and overtook YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE's Taiwan domestic film box office record in third place. APPLE director Giddens Ko said, "Congratulations to them, records are meant to be broken." Taiwan domestic box office champion remained CAPE NO. 7 with 540 million and in second place is WARRIORS OF THE RAINBOW: SEEDIQ BALE PART I: THE SUN FLAG with 472 million. DAVID LOMAN yesterday celebrated again. Director Chiu Li-Kwan said that if the box office broke 100 million she wanted on screen couple Tony Yang and Amber Kuo to kiss in public. However Tong Yang yesterday bashfully declined. Finally he only mustered up enough courage to kiss Amber Kuo on the cheek. Amber Kuo celebrated her birthday on February 19, Tony Yang revealed that he gave her a Spanish painter's drawing as a gift. Amber Kuo sweetly said, "It takes a lot of trouble to find, (the gift) is full of sincerity." * (2013/03/04) Eddie Peng Yu-Yen accepted a hellish training program for Dante Lam Chiu Yin's new film GIK JIN (EXTREME WAR), dropping his body fat from JUMP! ASHIN's 5% to 3% as he welcomed his 31st birthday with a devilish figure! Peng Yu-Yen earlier worked on a March magazine cover to display his latest shape. After 3 months in training, Peng Yu-Yen everyday worked out for several hours and banned carbohydrates, grease and salt from his diet. Sometimes he could not even drink water. No wonder when the training period ended, he who only had boiled egg white and chicken could not help but screamed, "Today I have to pig out." * (2013/03/03) The Pang Ho Cheung directed VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) was a big hit in Hong Kong but Beijing's Jia Xuanning wrote a VULGARIA film review that criticized its for vilifying Mainlanders. The review actually won the first Art Critic Gold Prize. However the review did not prevent Pang Ho Cheung's other foul language vulgar new film SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT (FEI FU CHOOK JING) from a summer release. In the same period will also include DUE WEST OUR SEX JOURNEY (YUT LO HEUNG SAI) director Mark Wu Yiu Fai directed, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei starred vulgar Hong Kong film MANG LUNG DUT GWING (MIGHTY DRAGON EPIC FAIL). Hong Kong filmmakers obviously are united against powerful nation people's labeling, ignoring what they say and continuing to be vulgar. Being vulgar is not a crime. Pang Ho Cheung last year directed the HK$30 million hit VULGARIA and made quality low budget Hong Kong films rise again. Recently Beijing art critic Jia Xuanning's article that slammed VULGARIA became the first Hong Kong Art Development Council art critic gold prize winner, netting HK$50,000 safely in the pocket. Pang Ho Cheung has always persisted with his own idea of film. Earlier he even made the foul language laced, Chapman To Man Jat and Shawn Yue Man Lok starred movie about Special Duties Unit's sex trip SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT. Thoroughly vulgar it is scheduled for a summer release. Category III film DUE WEST OUR SEX JOURNEY directed Wu Yiu fai also ingored Jia Xuanning's review. He has never minded the vulgar route as he is planning for his new film MANG LUNG DUT GWING to start production in May. Reportedly the film will star VULGARIA's Mainland mob boss T-Rex Ronald Cheng Chung Kei. This itme he will go undercover in the mob, in order to protect a witness he even had to get naked and compete in the Mr. Hong Kong pageant. MANG will have its share of foul language, and face Pang Ho Cheung's SDU in the summer. Two vulgar comedy films will bust the audience's bellies with laughter. MANG's title has the word Gwing, which takes advantage of the 1.2 billion RMB Mainland hit LOST IN THAILAND. MANG in order to dig out its vulgar flavor negotiated with VULGARIA's T-Rex to join its fray. This time Cheng Chung Kei will play an undercover cop in the mob for an investigation. Also an actor, Wu Yiu Fai after playing James in DUE WEST to become the new otaku idol will play a fat guy who dreams of stardom this time. In the story Wu Yiu Fai competed in the Mr. Hong Kong pageant to fulfill his dream of stardom. Undercover cop Cheng Chung Kei in order to protect him could only follow. The guys during the process will have hilarious experience. Of course Cheng Chung Kei during his investigation will also run into a lot of thrilling and funny adventures. MANG will have Cheng Chung Kei and Wu Yiu Fai topless on the pageant stage. In order to add to the comedic effect, the film company will even arrange for former Mr. Asia candidates to play support. Of course they will include the almost convincing "counterfeit Louis Koo Tin Lok" Legend Cheung Chuen Kei. Director and star Wu Yiu fai revealed that MANG will cost HK$15 million. Yesterday he said, "We are in negotiation with Cheng Chung Kei. He is very interested, I have always wanted to work with him." When T-Rex meets James on the pageant stage, was he afraid that the idea would be accused of plagiarism from the foreign film MISS CONGENIALITY? Wu Yiu Fai said, "It's different, ours is Mr. Hong Kong pageant. In the story I will learn to be a cop from Cheng Chung Kei. In recent years Hong Kong has not have a movie like CURRY AND PEPPER (GA LEI LAT JIU). We will add a lot of hilarious scenes." As a Hong Kong filmmaker, Wu Yiu Fai expressed his support for vulgar Hong Kong films. He said, "The film industry can accommodate different genres. Jia Xuanning's review is only her presonal point of view. I personally absolutely disagree with it." Will Pang Ho Cheung's SDU have pressure from facing same type of vulgar comedy MANG? Pang Ho Cheung yesterday said, "I feel the market is so large that it can accommodate several movies. Positive competition is a good thing, I feel even two movies of the same genre in release won't be a problem. The audience is very smart and know how to choose movies that they want to see. Our SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT is truly very, very funny, it definitely won't disappoint viewers." * (2013/03/03) The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed film JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN) has been released in Hong Kong for 23 days and made around HK$27 million as of two days ago. In the Mainland it has made around 1.1 billion RMB during its 20 day run. Although it has been a big hit in the Mainland, Sing Yeh and Mainland distribution company Huayi Brothers have been in a monetary dispute. Wong Jing who has publicly criticized Sing Yeh in several occasions earlier promoted his new film PRINCESS AND SEVEN KUNG FU MASTERS (SIU GUNG JUN MO LUM) with Sandra Ng Kwan Yu in Changsha again mentioned Sing Yeh, hinting that they could not be friends. Wong Jing said, "Now we are both directors, so working together again will be very hard. He is a great actor, a great director, but he is not very suitable to be a friend with." As for outside criticism that he is the king of rotten films, Wong Jing said, "I don't mind this evaluation, nor do I care. In my case I am still an elder, why do I have to listen to him to do things. If it doesn't work, the market naturally will eliminate you. When I make a movie I make it for myself and for investors to make money." Wong Jing after watching THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG IS) praised Wong Kar Wai. He said, "Wong Kar Wai has completely convinced me, not because he made such a good movie but because he was able to withstand such an enormous pressure to complete this job. Everyone feels he is very literary, actually he knows how to be very commercial. He is able to squeeze commercial value from an artwork and even makes you feel it is very literary and very artistic, which is very hard for an average person to accomplish." * (2013/03/03) The Xu Zheng directed and starred film LOST IN THAILAND in the Mainland made 1.26 billion RMB but led to LOST ON JOURNEY investor Wuhan Huaqi to sue its investors Enlight Pictures and director Xu Zheng for copyright violation. Earlier a press conference was held. According to Wuhan Huaqi's lawyer, the defendants deliberately hinted and expressed that the two films are connected. Thus the suit has been filed with the Mainland court for compensation and apology. Enlight yesterday declined to comment. * (2013/03/03) The Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers and ten major affiliated association spring banquet will take place tonight at the Kowloon bay International Trade and Exhibition Center. The Performing Artist Guild will present its awards in recognition of many artists' achievements. Nick Cheung Ka Fai will receive the Performing Artist 2012 Outstanding Film Performance Actor award. Reportedly the event announced the news in advance in hopes of him to return from working on a film production in Thailand to accept the award, but Ka Fai was unable to take time off due to the tight schedule. Ka Fai yesterday helplessly said, "Of course I regret that I won't be able to personally accept the award, thank you everyone for giving me the award. In the past I haven't 'slacked off', I promise to work even harder from now on." * (2013/03/03) Jackie Chan attended a shampoo event. He revealed that he has blow dried on many actresses' hair before, including his wife Joan Lin (Lam Fung Giu), Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha) and Liza Wang Ming Chuen. He stressed that he did not blow dry those actresses' hair out of love but under the influence of his mother. Jackie Chan said, "I like to blow dry other people's hair a lot, I am very skilled with a blow dryer in one hand and a brush in the other. I blow dried actresses' hair not because of love, but because when I was little Mama's hair was very long, I like to blow dry hair very much." He talked about giving his wife Lam Fung Giu's hair a blow dry and was excited about it, but he lamented that he has not done it for his wife in several years. "In 2012 I was busy around the world, I almost had no time to be with my family. This year I will adjust my schedule a little." Jackie Chan wore a white Chinese suit and a crew cut, which he said that he only got for the movie. "I didn't like to shave my head. Because after I did I almost died from an injury, people around me told me not to. However this time I did it for the character." At the event street interviews were shown, as many young people expressed that they had no understanding of their parents' lives at all. Jackie Chan lamented, "When I was little I misunderstood my parents, I didn't understand why they never came to Hong Kong to see me. Later I realized that my father who was in Australia was trying to save money, a round trip flight was already half his salary. They both did it for me. At the time I haven't gone back to Australia for over a decade, when I saw them at the airport I broke down. You have to be filial when your parents are alive, after that all the incense is useless." However, as a father he admitted that so far he still has not experienced Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming)'s love for him. "I watch him grow up but so far he hasn't had any feeling when he looks at me. He wasn't used to being with me either. Even when we ran into each other backstage, he would keep his distance from him." At the event, Jackie Chan learned that Li Xiaolu's daughter just turned a month old and gave her a 10001 red pocket to stress "one out of ten thousand". The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference member Jackie Chan two days ago reported in and was somewhat surprised to see all the media. His manager said that Jackie Chan attended for the first time, he neither prepare any proposal nor even knew what to do. Earlier the China cultural international broadcast research center announced the 2012 Chinese film international influence global survey results, Jackie Chan remained the most well known and popular with overseas viewers. Bruce Lee and Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit) followed; the actress order was Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li and Fan Bingbing; the top three directors were Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee and Chen Kaige. * (2013/03/03) Mainland art critic Jia Xuanning slammed Hong Kong film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) as garbage entertainment and Mainlander discrimination, which triggered Chapman To man Jat to suggest a return engagement to donate all the proceeds to the mental health foundation. Last night he and director Pang Ho Cheung attended the charity screening, the event was sold out. When they appeared the audience gave them an overwhelming welcome. When Ah Jat said that all the proceeds will be donated to the mental health foundation, the audience laughed. He continued to say that he believed everyone knew the importance of mental health and appreciated the freedom of speech. VULGARIA would return several Saturday and Sunday this month. Ah Jat, Pang Ho Cheung and the film company will be responsible for the expenses. Ah Jat said that Hong Kong has a film rating system, only those at a legal age would be admitted and viewers had the ability to analyze for themselves. Pang Ho Cheung had no more comment for Jia Xuanning's comment. * (2013/03/02) Famous directors Chun Kim and Chor Yuen's veteran assistant director Cheung Chun on January 25 while on a movie ticket line suddenly suffered a stroke and passed away at the age of 80. Funeral services began yesterday Grand Peace Funeral Parlor in Hung Hom. Brother Chun's friends like Cantonese film star Suet Nei and her husband Tong Kai paid their respects. Brother Kai said that he has known Brother Chuen for 40 to 50 years and praised him as Mr. Nice Guy. * (2013/03/02) Simon Yam Tat Wa's debut as a director yesterday shot a car crash scene. Wa Jai was not only on hand to keep an eye on things but also often "communicated" with a giant dog next to him. Later he joked that the dog was the real lead of the film but he left everything else a secret. "Because what a dog can see in the world human can't see." Although the new film has only been in production for two days, Wa Jai said that he was exhausted. His identity was no different from "chore boy". Speaking of calling in all his favors to invite friends Maggie Siu Mei Kei, Lam Suet and Yuen Qiu to perform, he humbly said, "New comers like us of course need to have good actors to guide us. Luckily this time every actor are of the same caliber, they truly are able to help." * (2013/03/02) The Chapman To Man Jat starred VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) due to an Art Development Council prize became the talk of the town again. The film company immediately placed the film back "on the rack" and arranged for two screenings, both of which sold out fast. Ah Jat also appeared in person for audience appreciation. Cable also decided to air the full version of the film on April 8, even including the foul language so viewers would be able to enjoy its original flavor. Ah Jat said, "It's good, thank you for respecting the category III spirit. This film's selling point is realism." * (2013/03/02) The Tang Wei starred film FINDING MR. RIGHT (BUT GAING YU SEUNG SAI NGA TO) will be released at the end of last month. Playing a pregnant woman, she in order to play the role convincing carried a big backpack that was filled with rice and lead balls to move around. Even though she was only "pregnant" for a month, she was suffering everyday and lamented that pregnancy was not easy. FINDING is a comedy. Tang Wei in order to display the comedy elements not only made exaggerated physical movements but also covered her face with facial mask to show her ugliest side. Tang Wei remembered the hospital ultrasound scene the most. "Seeing the shape of the baby on the computer monitor, I felt the surprise and joy that the baby brought. Tears came out." Tang Wei after this scene immediately went home to see her mother because she felt it was not easy for her mother to carry her to term. * (2013/03/02) The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed film JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN) earlier was accused online of plagiarizing a Japanese video game, but its Mainland box office still made 1 billion yuan RMB. Earlier he appeared on a cable entertainment news program FILM MONTAGE. Speaking of becoming a "1 billion box office director", he was more than confident. "1 billion box office was expected. Earlier I was already very confident that viewers would like this movie." Sing Yeh said that JOURNEY's production took years because the story was too fully. He did not know where to start and needed a few years to explore to the current format. Sing Yeh in recent years has reduced on screen performance. When will he star in another film? He did not directly answer, "I am interested in every part of film, like action choreography, lighting and cinematography. I hope to try different positions. I am very ambitious, I want to do better in every job." * (2013/03/01) Karena Ng Chin Yu last night attended the Lunar New Year film HOTEL DELUXE (BAK SING JAU DIM) celebration. She said that she and Raymond Lam Fung went to Milan and Florence and had a lot of fun. "In over half a month we went on holiday three times. Due to work in between, the earlier trips were too short. In addition I worked on a series for three years, I wanted a long vacation. Other friends went along too." The first time when she and Lam Fung went to Japan she revealed that they had separate rooms. This was their third trip but she avoided talking about the room situation. "I am not talking about anything that is too personal." She also denied that they were secretly married, as she would definitely announce her marriage. As for the diamond ring on her left hand, Ng Chin Yu was obviously frustrated. "I bought it myself! He hasn't given me any ring, this would be something for another level. Right now we are at the boyfriend girlfriend stage. Was Lam Fung a romantic person? Has he constantly given presents? No! I was able to guess his everything. How would I grade him? That's very hard to say! However he is very attentive. After this trip I understood a lot. He usually would be late, I have talked to him about that." Would she be more careful overseas to avoid accidental pregnancy? Ng Chin Yu said, "I absolutely wouldn't be pregnant, one step at a time. Have we developed to this level? I want to be pregnant after marriage. Marriage is a big life event and needs time to plan. Would I consider a wedding in Florence? We will see!" Was Lam Fung her baby? Ng Chin Yu joked, "Many people call me Baby, I can Lam Fung Ah Man (Lam Fung's original name is Lam Wui Man)." Yesterday when she returned to Hong Kong, Lam Fung did not arrange for a ride and she took a taxi. She said that because she knew reporters would be present, she wanted to be more low key. Sandra Ng Kwan Yu privately did not ask about "Fung Yu romance". She said, "When we worked on HOTEL DELUXE, Ng Chin Yu was very gregarious. She never said that she was in a hurry to leave. They showed no sign at all." She felt that they were very well matched. She was happy to see artists coupling up to go on trips. As for her good friend Shawn Yue Man Lok and Kary Ng Yu Fei denying their romance, Kwan Yu felt that everyone had a different method of handling it. Kwan Yu joked, "Back then when I returned from romantic trips I would always have a dodgy expression. Have I been on three trips in a month? I spent a lot of money when I was dating, I spent several tens of thousands on a weekend flight to Los Angeles. Maybe they have idol baggage. Actually fans now are already very understanding and accept their idols' marriage and parenthood, like Spice Ma (Kelly) Chen Wai Lam." Raymond Wong Pak Ming felt that it was normal for Ng Chin Yu to be happy about dating, as long as her work was not affected she was fine. Wong Pak Ming also praised Lam Fung as a good guy. "His attitude is great. Their earlier collaboration BABY BLUES 3D (NGAI NGAN 3D) will be released in the middle of the year. Because they aren't a couple in the film, during the promotion they would not be deliberately arranged to be together." Ronald Cheng Chung Kei said about Beijing art critic Jia Xuanning's claim that VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) vilified Mainlanders, "Everyone's cultural backgrounds are different, they definitely have differences. No one needs to be too extreme." * (2013/03/01) Mainland art critic Jia Xuanning criticized Hong Kong film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) as garbage entertainment and Mainlander discrimination, which made the movie hot again. Lead actor Chapman To Man Jat suggested a return engagement. Yesterday he and director Pang Ho Cheung announced two charity screenings on Saturday at the Amoy Cine Art cinema, the proceeds will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation to benefit the Hong Kong mental patients. Pang Ho Cheung said, "I have always been concerned about the mental health issue. After discussing with To Man Jat, if the response will be enthusiastic we will consider additional screenings." To Man Jat on social network sites urged fans to do something for charity. "Hong Kong people who want more than a moral victory, hurry up and buy tickets! Pang Ho Cheung and I will appear in person for audience appreciation!" Over 8,000 people liked the post. To Man Jat also did not forget about "Ms. Jia". Speaking of her failed beauty pageant bid, To Man Jat said, "Ms. Jia, don't give up! Last time you lost at the Miss Chinese International, I give you my narrow moral support! Try again to prove your Great China no retreat no surrender spirit!" * (2013/03/01) The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN) again became him the film industry people in focus. He was even invited to famous CCTV anchor Chai Jing for an interview on SEEING. The story behind this program was, 20 days after the interview Sing Yeh contacted CCTV to state that he was displeased with his performance and hoped to answer the questions anew. He seemingly made everyone realize even more why his collaboration partners could not stand him -- he seriously pursued perfection. During the interview, the always reserved about love Sing Yeh was asked why he was still not married? He asked, "Do I still have a chance looking like this now? I am so old that even I am afraid to say what my age is." He even revealed that he once had real love in front of him but he did not cherish it. He felt that mainly his luck was poor. If he could start over again, he would not make himself so busy and would take some time to do something that he enjoyed. On the program, Chai Jing pointed out that some called Sing Yeh a genius and some called him a tyrant. Some directors thus parted ways with him, because he would publicly change scenes due to difference in opinion between him and the director. Sing Yeh admitted that at work he was very serious, sometimes being serious would upset some people. However only by working seriously would he have hope. The reason behind the difference in opinion with a colleague often had to do with money. Chai Jing asked him about his view on money. "Of course I hope to be able to make more. Because when I was little I was very poor, when I had the chance I would make money with my own abilities. It's not because of what I wanted to eat or where I wanted to live. People had to keep achieving goals, making money didn't need to have an end. Doing something to its best is the real nucleus, making money made it a complete set." * (2013/03/01) Alfred Cheung Kin Ting yesterday accepted on a now program, the topic of which was the China Hong Kong conflict. Cheung Kin Ting felt that developing in the Mainland was the general trend, he wanted to see how balance could be achieved. Currently he had several projects in preparation. Even if he would use Mainland actors, he still hoped the story background would be Hong Kong. Speaking of the Art Development Council's first art critic gold prize and the HK$50,000 prize going to Beijing critic Jia Xuanning who criticized Hong Kong film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) for vilifying Mainlanders, he felt that public funding must have enough transparency, fairness was very important. Speaking of his HER FATAL WAYS (BIU JEH NEI HO YEH) once being banned in the Mainland, he heard from a friend that its earlier TVB broadcast was suddenly cut in the Guangdong region and was very surprised. He has seen INBOUND TROUBLES (LO BIU NEI HO YEH) and thought it was interesting. Eric Tsang Chi Wai blurred out that he would ask him and Carol Cheng Yui Ling to star in the film version at the end of the year, he joked that he would worry about it when he was truly asked. * (2013/03/01) The film SAVING GENERAL YANG (JUNG LIT YEUNG GA JEUNG) will be released on April 4. Adam Cheng Siu Chau has been away from the big screen for almost 20 years, this time he agreed to play General Yang. He said that the chance to play the father of seven hunks was very rare, thus he decided to take the role. In the film Chau Guoon looked heroic and rivaled his seven sons. During the battle scenes, the actors all performed on horseback. Before the shoot they accepted equestrian training in Beijing. Jai Jai Vic Chou Yu Man said that his horse was the most mischievous. Every time he had to chat with it first in hopes for it to be obedient. Raymond Lam Fung revealed that working on horseback all day gave everyone back pain. His rear was even peeling. He did not dare to sit down even during meals, he could only eat standing up. * (2013/03/01) Wong Kar Wai during the 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival will attend an International Master class on March 21st and come in close contact with Hong Kong viewers as he will share his experience. Hong Kong International Film Festival was very honored to invite director Wong Kar Wai to attend the International Master class. His own style of narrative and aesthetics created an unique world, putting viewers from every corner of the globe under his spell. * (2013/03/01) Gillian Chung Yun Tung in the film IP MAN THE FINAL FIGHT (IP MAN JUNG GIK YUT JIN) played Ip Man's disciple Sei Mui, reprising her "fighting actress" origin and carrying a fake belly to play pregnant. She even stated, "My baby will definitely be ugly." Because she carried a big fake belly to play pregnant, due to the prop weight after half a day of walking up and down the stairs her back hurt. Thus she jokingly said to the fake belly, "Mama is very noble, let me tell my future baby, Mama has a very hard time carrying you, you have to be filial!" Workers reminded her to not praise the baby because when it grew up the opposite would happen. Ah Gil immediately corrected herself. "My future baby will definitely be a traitor and very ugly." In one scene Ah Gil was kicked. She said that although she was not really pregnant her heart ached for her character. * (2013/03/01) Fiona Sit Hoi Kei yesterday attended in a Pandora 2013 spring and summer line event. Fiona said that she just returned from Sydney. She was very happy and honored to win the Golden Koala Best Actress award for her film THE BOUNTY (YUEN HUNG). Because the jury did not understand Cantonese and Mandarin, the method was fairer. How would she celebrate? She said that after 9 years in the business she has not been on a holiday with her family, thus on this trip to Australia she stayed three more days there, shared the sun and the sand with her family and celebrated. Fiona after returning to Hong Kong was busy with recording and has not celebrated with her friends yet. However the award will be on display at her company. Will she invest more time on film? She said that currently she had a few scripts on hand, but because last year she made four to five films this year she would prefer quality over quantity as she wanted to focus on music. "I am very happy that earlier my limited edition music book has already been sold out. I can at least answer to my new company." Beijing's Jia Xuanning earlier slammed VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET), Fiona had no idea. "Whether singing or acting, any opinion and article I would be interested in reading. After reading it I would make further analysis. Any criticism is beneficial to us." Would she comfort the director and good friend Chapman To Man Jat? "They both are very strong people who are very worldly. They don't need me to comfort them." As for Shawn Yue Man Lok and Kary Ng Yu Fei's romance, Fiona also had no idea. "Ng Yu Fei and I later will perform a show, but personally we rarely go out. Lok Jai and I have some common friends. I hope everyone wouldn't give them too much pressure, give them more space and freedom to love. Am I talking from experience? I too hope when I date in the future everyone would be able to give me more freedom." * (2013/02/28) The Johnnie To Kei Fung directed new film DRUG WAR (DUK JIN) earlier competed in the 7th Rome Film Festival and the 2013 Rotterdam International Film Festival. Later it will be the opening film at the Osaka Asian Film Festival and the Taiwan Golden Horse Fantastic Film Festival. At the same time it was selected for a gala premiere at the Hong Kong International Film Festival and nominated for this year's Asian Film Award Best Picture, Screenplay, Editing and others. The film will have two premieres on March 19. To Kei Fung, Wai Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sun Honglei and many actors would attend and meet viewers. The tickets have been completely sold out. To Kei Fung daringly challenged the Mainland film release standards, broke through the most sensitive subject in the Mainland and aimed at the ugliest dark side of drugs. Yet he still did not lose his dark humor, unique director style and the ending was unexpected. * (2013/02/28) IFPI Hong Kong record sales award 2012 took place two nights ago. Andy Lau Tak Wa with a Mandarin and a Cantonese selection and a concert video won six awards to become the big winner. As for female singers, G.E.M., Joey Yung Cho Yi and Twins all won 4 awards. G.E.M. even defeated Joey Yung to become "the highest selling local female singer of the year". She also with XPOSED won the "highest selling Mandarin record of the year". Joseph Koo Ka Fai received the "Hong Kong music culture contribution award." Ku Kui Kei revealed that in June he will work on a police film. Due to action scenes, he would have to get bigger. "The director wants me to have abdominal muscles, which I have never had before. I have to achieve this goal." * (2013/02/28) Media Asia boss Dr. Peter Lam Kin Ngok earlier a spring banquet. Donnie Yen Chi Tan and his wife Cissy Wang, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Leon Lai Ming, Denise Ho Wan Si, Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Grasshoppers, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Janice Vidal (Wai Lan) and others attended. Lam Kin Ngok gave away laisee as everyone ate, drank and celebrated. Nominated for the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress with LOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING), Yeung Chin Wa gleefully gave away "Ting" marked laisee everywhere and wished Wong Yuen Chi to find the right one soon. Wong Yuen Chi happily replied, "Great! Thank you!" Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung in order to get Chin Wa's big laisee humorously revealed in front of his wife Lily Hong Chi Nei that he had 9 illegitimate children. Because it was Chin Wa's Lunar birthday, Lam Kin Ngok prepared a big cake for her as a surprise. Chin Wa excitedly said, "Every year Boss' spring banquet is on my Lunar birthday, proving my birthday is a lucky day." Her wish was for good health. Andrew Lau Wai Keung gave her a kiss. Lai Ming, Ho Wan Si, Yen Chi Tan and others sang the birthday song. Ekin screamed from the crowd, "Have a few more." Lau Wai Keung also urged Ekin to have a baby. "I wish you YOUNG AND DANGEROUS and SEXY AND DANGEROUS ones to be fruitful and multiply, a generation after another starting with you. You can direct, I can produce." A magazine claimed that independent band Chochukmo guitarist Mike Orange is pursuing Wong Yuen Chi. Two nights ago she denied the rumor online and apologized to Mike Orange. "Gossip magazines should truly be treated like comic books. None of my male friends who worked with me and hung out with me were spared. Magazines made everything up, like I have ten boyfriends and a hundred suitors. This time they involved Chochukmo, Mike Orange I am sorry for any disturbance this time caused you." [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. APPLE DAILY, MARCH 2 2013, VULGAR SPECIAL TOPIC 1 PANG HO CHEUNG: I AM VULGAR VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) director Pang Ho Cheung at the outset keeps admitting "I am vulgar". Jia Xuanning in her art critic prize film critic reviewed VULGARIA, in the article Pang Ho Cheung was made to worth less than a cent. Pang Ho Cheung said that he has not read a film review for a long time, this time he read one again only to respond to newspaper questions. He fears neither praise nor insult, completely does not mind Ms. Jia's accusation. Strangely just a film review would actually be linked to social conflict and China and Hong Kong relationships. Pang Ho Cheung says that he made VULGARIS for a very simple reason -- entertainment. Hong Kong film has not duty to make educational television. - HO WING NING Mainlanders says, "Daiyutai is China's, Sora Aoi is everyone's". Then who does Hong Kong film belong to? Earlier director Gordon Chan Ka Seung once defined Hong Kong film, "backward and forward, without any taboo whatever you can think of can be made". The Pang Ho Cheung directed film VULGARIA inherits the Hong Kong film specialty of making whatever you think of, but recently the Art Development Council critic prize gold prize winner Jia Xuanning accused it of being "A misleading 'Hong Kong film' that switches 'vulgar' for 'domestic'". Pang Ho Cheung yesterday directly said, "I admit that I am vulgar because I like the story of the mule. At first when I heard from (Chapman) To Man Jat the Xing mule story, I thought it could be made into a movie. So what's the problem? Film is not literary work but an entertainment, it has no duty to guide people to perform good deeds. If you want to make something to educate people, you can make educational television. You also have to believe in viewers, you wouldn't because you watched a movie go to Kadoorie Farm to look for a mule to mess with, just like THE GODFATHER wouldn't teach you to join the mafia, or killer films wouldn't tell you to kill people. Foul language is very common in the lower class, our lifestyle is like this." "Not a sentence of the film review is about the movie" Pang Ho Cheung stressed that although Hong Kong film is called Hong Kong film, its service target is not limited to Hong Kongers. He said, "The film was released in the U.S. and Canada, not only Chinese people watched it. It was released on mainstream cinema screens. In Canada, the U.S. and Korea it won awards at film festivals, proving that many foreigners understood it." The director then said that Hong Kong film is not just made for Hong Kongers. In the interview the director again stressed that he was not upset because of the review. After years in the business he rarely read film reviews. He said, "When I first made movies I would read them, later I no longer read them. I don't want to be patting myself on the back when people praise me. This time I read it because I had to respond to it. Basically I didn't feel Ms. Jia's review was anything new, many online had similar opinions. Strangely why would a film review have no sentence that was about the film." In the eyes of Pang HO Cheung, comedy has to make fun and has a very hard time to be politically correct. The film critic used Ronald Cheng Chung Kei's T-Rex character to label Hong Kongers as looking down on Mainlanders. Pang Ho Cheung said, "It is very hard for a comedy to be politically correct. In our movie we made fun of teachers of prestigious schools, Central lawyers, university professors, foreign born girl and Cheung Chung Kei's T-Rex. If some people only want to watch a movie for the part that they want to see and excessively magnifying it then they would have these types of ideas. Comedy has to make fun of people, Thai people say LOST IN THAILAND discriminates against them too. Actually it is a definite result of comedy." "Very easily touch their nerve" Pang Ho Cheung analyzed that if the same story happened with a Mainland director, it might have a different result. "It's very simple. Several days ago I wrote online, 'Lately Beijing has smog, would I need a medical mask when I return to Beijing?'. Actually it was very simple, but someone left a message that said that since you make Mainlanders' money, if you don't like it then don't come back. I thought sometimes it's very easy to touch their nerve. Several days ago I wrote, "a street in Causeway Bay stinks', actually I would always wait at a taxi station across the street from Times Square. The gutter stinks, which is a sanitation department issue. People accused me of referring to Mainlanders and set off an online fire fight between two groups of people on my microblog. Finally I had to remove the post. A lot of incidences like these prove that some people are overly sensitive and feel everything is directed at them." Some critics said that the criticism against Pang Ho Cheung came from the idea that since he wanted to make Mainlander money he had to keep Mainlanders' feeling and market in mind, equating commercial activity to respect. Pang Ho Cheung reiterated that he has never said Hong Kong film was only made for Hong Kongers. At VULGARIA audience appreciation events he discovered that over 30% viewers from comrades from the Mainland. He said, "A Mainland viewer told me that he had to wait in line for three hours to come down and watch this movie, then wait another three hours in line to go back. This sentence was better than any of your praise for me. Simply said when I make a movie why would I just look at one market. If you can release it, I would release it on the moon. Your system, not me, prevents me from releasing the movie there. VULGARIA today and tomorrow will have two screenings at the Ngau Tau Kok Amoy Garden Cine Art House, the proceed from which will be donated to the mental illness charity organizations. However tickets were already sold out yesterday afternoon. Thus Pang Ho Cheung has already arranged for additional shows this month in hopes of a screening every Saturday. 2. APPLE DAILY, MARCH 2 2013, COLLECTIVE MEMORY THE VULGAR VALUABLE Hong Kong film is for both the vulgar and the elegant. We have Wong Kar Wai and the ability to make literary film that can rival French films for middle class people like the financial secretary to enjoy all they want with coffee; we also do not lack vulgar subject. From the Cantonese full length feature era, to the 80s toilet humor, to the 90s category III film and mo le tau, to the foul language and sex elements in recent years, several generations of Hong Kongers grew up with the "vulgar". It is our collective memory. In addition, Hong Kong film has the evil and the mean, corrupted officials and cops, good people may not have a good ending and the bad may not have a bad one. This is film's creative freedom. Ultimately, freedom is valuable. How would Jia Xuanning understand it? 1970 Representative Film: LUCKY SEVEN (CHUT KUM CHUT JUNG CHUT SIK LONG) Tina Ti Na sneaks into an old building to avoid trouble and is forced to live with a group of perverts. They want to take advantage of Ti Na. Wong Jing later remade the film. 1976 Representative Film: PRIVATE EYE BLUES (BOON GUN BAT LEUNG) Michael Hui Koon Man opens a private investigator agency that specializes in uncovering the privacy of others. Sam Hui Koon Kit sings, "Now it's hard to make a living, how can it be as ideal as half pound eight ounces, inflated!" 1977 Representative Film: STARLETS FOR SALE (CHOI JI MING FA SING MA) "Realism Erotic Director" Lui Kei officially makes a full nudity film. Lead actress Chan wai Ying's mysterious triangle is in focus for several minutes. 1987 Representative Film: THE ROMANCING STARS (JING JONG JUI NUI JAI) In the 80s Wong Jing's comedy reigned supreme, toilet humor, foul language spoonerism is frequently seen. 1991 Representative Film: TAKE ME (CHING BUT JI GUM) At the peak of category III film, "Double Yip" Veornica Yip Yuk Hing and Amy Yip Chi Mei were known all over Asia. Later Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Yvonne Yung Hung, Vivian Hsu (Tsui Yeuk Suen), Shu Qi and other beauties lined up to strip. 1994 Representative Film: FROM BEIJING WITH LOVE (GOK CHAN LING LING CHUT) Stephen Chow Sing Chi's mo let tau film ruled the film industry, hiding deep layered meaning in all fights and silliness. 1997 Representative Film: YOUNG AND DANGEROUS (GOO WAT JAI ji YUN JOI GONG WU) One mob film followed another, fictional characters like Chan Ho Nam (Dior Cheng Yi Kin), Chicken (Jordan Chan Siu Chun) and others became icons for the young generation. 2012 Representative Film: VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KEI) Carrying the vulgar banner at the outset, it never labels itself a high class. The success of the film proves that vulgar does not mean poor 3. APPLE DAILY, MARCH 2 2013, VULGAR SPECIAL TOPIC 3 WONG JING -- VULGAR MOVIE Hong Kong director Wong Jing is considered the "vulgar" founder, his movie language is accused of being filled with "toilet" messages. Yet viewers enjoyed them, naturally they could not care less about what you called art. As today Mainland art critic slanders the so called Hong Kong style vulgar as "garbage entertainment", Wong Jing continues to make movies with this "moral victory style" in his new film PRINCESS AND SEVEN KUNG FU MASTERS (SIU LUM JUN MO GUNG), bringing order out of chaos for Hong Kong film. T-Rex Ronald Cheng Chung Kei still has a part. - HO WING NING Five Funny Scenes Kwan Yu Resurrection Pill Cheng Chung Kei unknowingly saves the heavily injured patriot Rose Chan Ka Wun, but to save her he needs the resurrection pill that hangs in front of Sandra Ng Kwan Yu's chest like a treasure. Kwan Yu naturally is unwilling. Cheng Chung Kei then has to steal it from above a la Mission Impossible, but the sleeping Kwan Yu unconsciously uses sonic kung fu to blow him back up time and again. Saving A Beauty Turns Into Taking Advantage Chan Ka Wun dons a male disguise to spy on Japanese special agent and Jo Kuk cho Lam injures her. Seven retired kung fu masters save her. Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Cheng Chung Kei and Yuen Wah have no idea that she is a woman, when they feel her chest for a heart beat they learn her secret. From their evil grins to deliberately taking advantage, they are full of the WINNERS AND SINNERS (KEI MAU MIU GAI NG FUK SING) humor. Finally Natalie Meng Yao yells at them to stop their evil plot. Drag Seduction For A Goddess Tailor Wong Cho Nam in the film has a crush on the taller daughter of the warlord Kimmy Tong Fei and sees her as his goddess. His own dream is make pretty clothes for her, in order to do so Cho Nam deliberately dresses in drag, put on the dress that he made and appear in front of Tong Fei in hopes of attracting his goddess' attention. The process is hilarious and mischievous. Finally Tong Fei orders her security detail to make inquire. Can Fight And Be Funny The movie is not just for laughs, the success of Hong Kong film is not as monotonous as being limited to vulgar domestic nature. Action is also an important factor that makes Hong Kong film competitive. Thus since the film has the support of capable fighters like Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Philip Ng Won Lung and Dennis To Yu Hang, director WOng Jing of course makes the proper arrangement for a series of action and for them to compete with real kung fu. The film thus can fight and be funny. Singing For Real Identity In the finale Japanese spy Kuk Cho Lam in order to escape disguises herself as the priest Yuen Wah to fool the seven masters. As two Yuen Wah behave in the same manner and everyone has no idea what to do, the short and sly Tsang Chi Wai suddenly wants them to sing their club song FOREST AND JUNGLE. The fake Yuen Wah jumps at the chance and is immediately exposed. Synopsis: Seven Kung Fu Masters Battles Against Japan With Comedy In the film PRINCESS AND SEVEN KUNG FU MASTERS, in early Republic days life was hard, only the Lucky Star town could still be called paradise on Earth because the town had seven hidden kung fu masters who protect it, including Manyson Tsang Chi Wai, Eatery Sister Ng Kwan Yu and Nana Xie Na, priest Yuen Wah, tailor Wong Cho Nam, cosmetic salesman Cheng Chung Kei and brothel owner Yao Meng. Warlord Hung Kam Bo has received numerous offers from Japanese spies but remained unwavered. Japanese spy Jo Kuk Cho Lam disguised herself to look like Hung's late wife to seduce him. Hung's daughter Tong Fei pleaded with the seven masters for help and they team up to battle against the Japanese. PRINCESS AND SEVEN KUNG FU MASTERS Release Date: March 7 [ In Production Now/Soon ] HARDCORE COMEDY Can : Chong Hau Mei Lit : Heavy Flavor d. Wong Chi Hung, Law Yiu Fai, Chong siu Wing Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Christine Kuo, C Kwan William Chan Wai Ting, Dada Chan Jing, Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Michelle Wai Si Nga, Terence Siufay Can : Mor Gaing Lit : Demon Cop d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Au Kam Tong, Lee Kwok Lun, Ken Wong Hap Hei, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Xie Jieting, Shatina Chen SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT Can : Fei Fu Jing Ying: Toh Piu Chook Jing Lit : Flying Tiger Elite: Package Expedition d. Luk Yee Sum, Gary Mak Wing Lun Chapman To Man Jat, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Matthew Chow Hoi Kwong, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, JJ Jia (Ga Hiu Sun), Hui Siu Hung, Joe Cheng King Kei, DaDa Chan Jing, Celia Kwok Choi Yi Can : Moot Yut Pai Dui Lit : Doomsday Party Paul Wong Koon Chung, Kay Tse On Kay, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu, THE CARTEL WAR Can : So Duk Lit : Drug Sweep AKA : Bin Yik Lit : Changing Battle d. Benny Chan Muk Sing Lau Ching Wan, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yolanda Yuan Quan, Lo Hoi Pang, Berg Ng Ting Yip [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A desperate former narcotic detective leads his team to investigate a murderer case but reveal a serious drug dealing controlled by a secret guy who is suspected to be an ex-comrade of the team... BLACK COMEDY Can : Hak Sik Hei Ket d. Wilson Chin Kwok Wai Chapman To Man Jat, Wong Cho Nam, Jacqueline Chong, Tong Fei, Jim Chim Shui Man, Jerry Koo Ming Wa, Alvina Kong Yan Yin, Barbie Liu (Ha Wai Yu), Connie Man Hoi Ling THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D Can : Bing Fung Hup Lit : Frozen Hero d. Law Wing Cheong Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Eva Huang Shengyi, Wang Baoqiang, Can : Dut Jung Gau Woon Ying Hung Lit : Special Rescue Heroes AKA : Special Rescue Squad d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Hu Jun, William Chan Wai Ting, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Michelle Wai (Si Nga), Liu Kai Chi, Bai Bing, Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Patrick Tam Yiu Man Can : Fung Bo Lit : Storm d. Alan Yuen Kam Lun Andy Lau Tak Wa, Hu Jun, Yao Chen, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Ray Lui Leung Wai, 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 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... YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON AKA : 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The young Dee Renjie arrives in the Imperial Capital, intent to become an officer of the law. Empress Wu, who is at the start of her reign, has sent the fiery-haired Detective Yuchi to investigate a sea monster that stalks the city at night. By chance, both Dee and Yuchi fight off the creature when it attacks a ceremonial procession carrying the beautiful courtesan Yin to be sacrificed at a temple to appease the Gods. Suspicious of the stranger, Yuchi has Dee imprisoned. Dee escapes with the help of visiting doctor Shatuo and together they discover that the upper reaches of society, including the Emperor himself, are addicted to a poisonous tea produced by Yuan's famous teahouse. Yuan, who was romantically attached to Yin, has been missing for months. Dee shadows the courtesan, who is under Yuchun's protection, until the sea monster reappears. Just as the two men are about to kill it, Yin reveals that the monster is her lover, Yuan. Yuan has been poisoned by a foreign Prince whose kingdom was overthrown by the Emperor. As the Prince's army readies itself on a nearby island to attack the capital, a real sea dragon rises from the deep. 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, Chang Chen, Liu Kai Chi, Qin Hailu, Regina Wan Qian 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 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 ] 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 Rating : IIA Length : 94 mins. Opening March 7 2013 [ 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... AV IDOL Can : AV Nui Yau Lit : Adult Video Actress d. Hideo Jojo Yui Tatsumi, Yeo Min-Jeong Rating : III Length : 100 mins. Opening March 7 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Adult video starlet Ryoko accepts a "multinational" adult video film as she travels to Korea to stir up Korean men. When she arrives she learns that it is a mosquito sized production. She meets Yoon-Ah who always dreams of becoming an idol singer. Yoon-Ah thinks Ryoko is a big movie star and hopes to enter show business through Ryoko. The creatively lacking director see the new face Yoon-AH hopes to be able to make an adult version of WINTER SONATA...... WHATCHA WEARIN'? Can : Ngor Oi Fung Sex Lit : I Love Mad Sex d. Byung Sung-Hyun Ji Sung, Kim A-Joong Rating : III Length : 115 mins. Opening February 21 2013 [ ASIAN WIKI ] Yoon-Jung accidentally calls a stranger, instead of her boyfriend, and has phone sex with the unknown man. When Yoon-Jung's relationship with her boyfriend turns sour, Yoon-Jung meets Hyun-Seung, the stranger she had phone sex with. Yoon-Jung falls in love with the man... ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: Z d. Tatsuya Nagamine Japanese animation Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening February 14 2013 [ ASIAN WIKI ] Set in the New World which is facing extinction. A fierce battle ensues between legendary ex-Navy admiral Zetto, who leads a group attempting to kill all pirates, and a Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew. THE MYTHICAL ARK: ADVENTURES IN LOVE AND HAPPINESS Can : Hei Yeung Yeung Yu Fui Tai Long 5 Hei Hei Yeung Yeung Gor Seh Nin Lit : Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf Movie 5 d. Jian Yaozong Animation Cantonese Voices: Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Mak Cheung Ching, Purple Lee Rating : I Length : 86 mins. Opening February 9 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] The underground Mythical Ark is the only way to escape a natural disaster that will destroy the plain, but only snakes can control the Ark. The goats thus go to search for the long lost snakes. Actually the snakes worry that outside animals would harm them and hide in paradise long ago. Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf stumble into the paradise, snake parents are afraid that they may be hurt and pretend to be pandas to misdirect Goat and Wolf elsewhere to look for snakes... THE WEDDING DIARY II d. Adrian Teh A Niu, Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam Opening Februyar 7 2013 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] The sequel to the hit Malaysian-Singaporean comedy "The Wedding Diary" follows the journey of husband and wife Daniel, an engineer from a humble Malaysian Hokkien family, and Tina, a beauty from a wealthy Singaporean Cantonese family, after their wedding in the original. The cultural and social problems are still there, resulting in a lot of chaos and hilarity in the family. [ 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. 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 MY WAY Can : Kin Dan Lo Lit : Heaven Diva Road d. Cheuk Cheung Tam Wing Lun, Wong Hau Wai Rating : I Length : 72 mins. Opening March 8 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] This is a story about male Dan (male performer playing female lead) in Cantonese Opera; a documentary seven years in the making about a marginalized art form. In Hong Kong, two young men: TAM Wing-lun, and WONG Hau-wai, both have chosen Cantonese Opera as their profession. They want to be the male Dan which is rare in the industry. Without the support of family, the industry or the society, the only thing to keep the two men going is their passion. Ever since they were young, the two have been each other’s confidant and supporter, learning how to interpret the role of women, and motivating each other on and off stage. Even when the parts they played on stage have changed, the friendship between the two, on and off stage, remains constant and strong. The art is not a popular field in Hong Kong. It is impractical and generally not supported. When the road ahead is unclear, how does one continue? How does one reach his final destination? JAPAN IN A DAY Can : Woot Ha Loi Dik 311 Lit : Surviving 311 d. Philip Martin, Gaku Nartia, Adeyto, Hiroaki Aikawa Adeyto, Hiroaki Aikawa, Michael Lovan Rating : I Opening March 9 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On 11 March 2012, Fuji Television joined forces with renowned filmmaker and producer Ridley Scott and YouTube to record and share a single day in the life of Japan. Inspired by Kevin Macdonald’s Life in a Day, the project, entitled JAPAN IN A DAY, was a unique opportunity for the people of Japan to create the definitive self-portrait of the country today. It is dedicated, with deepest sympathy, to those who lost their lives and those who are suffering as a result of the earthquake and tsunami. Sunday 11 March 2012 marks the first anniversary of the tragic Great East Japan Earthquake, the most powerful earthquake to have ever struck Japan. The earthquake caused immeasurable damage not only to the stricken areas, but also to the nation as a whole. In memory of this unforgettable day, from midnight onwards for 24 hours people began to capture their lives, thoughts, feelings and hopes to be brought together in a feature length film produced by Ridley Scott and Tony Scott’s Scott Free Productions and Fuji TV. More than 15,000 films were shot by contributors and uploaded onto YouTube, generating 300 hours of footage from which the filmmakers would carve Japan in a Day. The resulting film is a powerful and moving snapshot of Japan today, which will premiere in cinemas, and be screened internationally. MYSTERY (SPECIAL SCREENING) Can : Fau Sing Mai Si Lit : Floating City Mystery d. Lou Ye Hao Lei, Qin Hao, Qi Xi Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening March 17 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Lu Jie has no idea her husband Yongzhao is leading a double life, until the day she sees him entering a hotel with a young woman. Her world crumbles - and it’s just the beginning. A few hours later, the young woman dies beneath the wheels of a car. The police officer in charge of the case refuses to believe her death was accidental... Based on a popular tweet on the internet, Lou Ye’s latest film, MYSTERY, reviews the complicated relationships in modern day China. The film has been selected for Un Certain Regard at the 65th Cannes Film Festival. DRUG WAR Can : Duk Jin d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sun Honglei, Crystal Huang Yi Length : 105 mins. Opening March 19 2013 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival [ THE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Gangster-style JOhnnie goes Mainland, and the result is one hell of an entry. Louis Koo is Timmy, a Hong Kong drug trafficker, while Mainland police captain Zhang, played by Sun Honglei, is out there to get him. Zhang at times succeeds in capturing Timmy, and at times Timmy slips from Zhang's grasp (or does he?). Cop and robber caught in a classical, ghostly dance; their loyalties are different but their psychologies are the same. Single-minded, brutal and almost cold-blooded, the two men will stop at nothing to destroy each other. The final bloodbath at a primary school sets a new standard for violence. Harrowing, chilling stuff from a master craftsman. 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 Length : 102 mins. Opening March 17 2013 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening March 28 2013 Site : http://37.hkiff.org.hk/eng/film/detail/37216-ip-man-the-final-fight.html [ THE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The industry of inventing and re-inventing the legend of Master Ip Man lives on....This one by Hong Kong's best-loved populist director Herman Yau has both feet firmly on the ground in the fighting sequences, the drama, the story-telling, and sympathies. Anthony Wong plays the Master arriving in Hong Kong in 1950. Penniless and no longer young, he teaches martial arts to working class people for a living and enters into a life-long romantic (or platonic) relationship with a songstress across a canvass of social turmoil, labor strikes, police corruption and high-handed colonial rule. A model of restraint, the Master only shows his true colours when he takes on the tyrant of the Walled City in the final fight. [ 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... SWITCH Can : Tin Gei ji Fu Chun San Gui Toh Lit : Heavenly Opportunity: Dwelling In the Fuchun Mountains AKA : 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 March 28 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. 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 Length : 102 mins. Opening March 28 2013 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 4 2013 Site : http://37.hkiff.org.hk/eng/film/detail/37142-saving-general-yang.html [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The Yang family during the Song Dynasty was the Chinese Empire's greatest military clan. The patriarch is loyal to the emperor. His loving wife has given him seven sons who all love their mother very much. When the patriarch falls prey to the scheme of a villain and is subsequently trapped by the northern barbarians, the six sons set out for the rescue. With battles scenes and single combats galore, and the seven sons played by Chinese-language cinema's hottest males (with their pretty faces and buff bodies), this is almost like The Iliad -- but with special Chinese characteristics. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This is an epical tale about the renowned Song Dynasty’s military defense by the clan of Yang’s against the nomadic Northern nation the Liao, sometimes also known as the Khitans in ancient Chinese history account. Headed by a charismatic old veteran general named YangYe, the Yang Clan has been the major military force protecting the Song Empire and its people against their ever invasive neighbor. From YangYe and his wife Madame She, we witness the coming of age of their seven sons namely Ping, Ding, Ang, Hui, De, Zhao and Si throughout the various battlefields in the story. The seven young men possess different temperament and characters united under a single banner and a heart of lion. FINDING MR. RIGHT Can : But Gaing Yu Seung Sai Nga Toh Lit : Beijing Meets Seattle d. Xue Xiaolu Tang Wei, Wu Xiubo, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) Rating : I Length : 121 mins. Opening March 28 2013 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A spoiled city girl travels from Beijing to Seattle to give birth to her rich, married boyfriend’s, only happens to fall for her driver, who’s the opposite of everything she wanted in a man. TOUCH OF THE LIGHT Can : Yik Guong Fei Cheung Lit : Against the Light Flight d. Chang Rong-ji Huang Yi-Siang, Sandrine Pinna (Cheung Yung Yung) Length : 110 mins. Opening April 4 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] The blind Yi-Siang leaves home for the first time to study up north. Although he plays piano well, he insists against participating in any contest. Because he does not want any sympathy, he only wants to live the life of an ordinary person. At the time, he runs into Siao-Jie, a girl who loves to dance. She is forced to drop out of dance school but has a boyfriend who radiates when he street dances. Warm like sunlight Yu-Sian gradually enters her world and melts Siao-Jie's icy heart. Yu-Sian's courage deeply guides Siao-Jaie; Siao Jei brings Yu-Sian to experience adventures that he has never had before. They make up for strength that the other has lost and together they head toward a dream that is far beyond reach..... LESSON OF THE EVIL Can : Ngok Ji Gau Din d. Takashi Miike Hideaki Ito, Takayuki Yamada, Rating : III Length : 126 mins. Opening April 4 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Newly arrived high school English teacher Seiji Hasumi is popular with students and has the trust of the school and parents. Full of ideals and energy he has been making the perfect class. Hasumi faces a variety of severe problems like problem students, bullying, compensated dating and even teacher sexually harassing students, all of which expands his dark side. He also learns that someone is also about to discover his mysterious past... 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 April 11 2013 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Chen Tan, a private detective in Thailand, travelled to Malaysia following the clues in a photo in order to reveal the truth behind the murder of his parents 30 years ago. There he finds a man called Chai, who directs him to Zheng, a Malaysian detective born in China. The two eventually stumble upon Chai's daughter, Zhi Wei and realise that she may hold the key to the mystery... [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Private detective Tam follows the hints to restart the investigation of a drug trafficking in Malaysia with the help of an undercover agent, hoping to find out the truth behind the murder of his parents thirty years ago... MR. AND MRS. PLAYER Can : LAN GWUN FU YU LAN GWUN CHAI Lit : Screwing Husband And Screwing Wife d. Wong Jing Chapman To Man Jat, Chrissie Chau Sau Na Opening April 25 2013 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Chapman To and Chrissie Chau play two individuals of the opposite sex who are notorious players who are unable to maintain a relationship with one specific person for a long time. When the two cross paths, they end up falling for each other, but considering their disreputable past, they decide to live together to practice being "exclusive" to each other to prove their true love. BLIND DETECTIVE Can : Man Tam d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sammi Cheng Sau Man Opening May 2 2013 in Malaysia Official Site : http://www.mediaasia.com [ CINEMA ONLINE MALYASIA ] a former detective, forced to leave the service after turning blind, tries to make a living solving cold cases for the police. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Forced to leave service after turning blind, a former detective ekes out his living by solving cold cases for police rewards. When an attractive hit team inspector enlists his help in a personal case, he decides to take a stab. BABY BLUES Can : Ngai Ngan Lit : Ghost Eyes d. Leong Poh Chi Karena Ng Chin Yu, Raymond Lam Fung, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Lo Hoi Pang, Janelle Sing Kwan Opening June 13 2013 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] When a young couple moves into a home, they find a mysterious doll that changes their lives forever. IP MAN 3 d. Wilson Yip Wai Shun Donnie Yen Chi Tan Opening December 26 2013 in Malaysia --- [ Entertainment URL ] MEDIA ASIA http://www.mediaasia.com EMPEROR MOTION PICTURES http://www.emp.hk PEGASUS MOTION PICTURES http://www.pegasusmovie.com WE PICTURES http://www.wepictures.com CINEMA POPULAR http://www.cinemapopular.com MEI AH http://www.meiah.com NEW ASIA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP http://www.aeghk.com GOLDEN SCENE http://www.goldenscene.com Commercial Radio http://www.crhk.com.hk Television Broadcast Limited http://www.tvb.com.hk --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] Courtesy of our neighbors at : High Level Entertainment's Concert & Event News Center http://www.levelhigh.com http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/1721/hlecaen.htm * ADAM CHENG AND LIZA WANG DATE AND TIME : October 19 2013 VENUE LOCATION: Southern Jubilee 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary AB T2N 1M4 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$180, 90, 65, 40 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: WORLD VISION: 403-889-2200 ONLINE: http://www.cantonproductions.com/ * ADAM CHENG AND LIZA WANG DATE AND TIME : October 14 2013 VENUE LOCATION: Northern Jubilee 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton AB T6G 2T2 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$180, 125, 90, 65, 40 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: WORLD VISION: 780-761-3883 ONLINE: http://www.cantonproductions.com/ * ADAM CHENG AND LIZA WANG DATE AND TIME : October 11 2013 VENUE LOCATION: Sony Centre 1 Front St. E. Toronto ON M5E 1B2 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$250, 180, 125, 95, 70, 50 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: WORLD VISION: 905-696-2217 ONLINE: http://www.cantonproductions.com/ * ADAM CHENG AND LIZA WANG DATE AND TIME : October 5 2013 VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 630 Hamilton Street Vancouver TICKET PRICES: CA$250, 180, 125, 95, 70, 50 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: WORLD VISION: 604-295-4800 ONLINE: http://www.cantonproductions.com/ * MICHAEL HUI DATE AND TIME: Sunday, May 26 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKET MASTER CANADA: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004A4CD3936AB3 * AMY WU LIVE IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME: Sunday, April 28 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd., Richmond BC V6X 3P8 Canada TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKET MASTER http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004A3EDF6492DD * SANDY LAM LIVE MMXIII DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 3 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$310.59, 163.69, 107.19, 84.59 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKET MASTER CANADA: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100049959D2B9D9F * SANDY LAM LIVE MMXIII DATE AND TIME: Saturday night/Sunday morning, March 31 2013 @ 2AM VENUE LOCATION: MGM Grand Theater Foxwood Resort Casino 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket CT 06338 TICKET PRICES: $128, 88, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.miconcert.com/ * RICHIE JEN (YAM YIN CHAI) DATE AND TIME: Saturday night/Sunday morning, March 31 2013 1AM VENUE LOCATION: Circus Maximus Theater Caesars Casino Atlantic City 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City NJ 08401 TICKET PRICES: VIP $138, 88, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 135-05 40 Road 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 5609 8th Ave. Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Bowery Pharmacy Inc. 95 Bowery St. New York NY 212.219.0449 Sampan Travel Service 170 Canal St #201 212.431.3557 Global Travel International Corp. 1681 RT. 27 Suite 3 Edison NJ 732.819.6883 Yang Tze Trading Inc. 933 Arch Street L/L Philadelphia PA 197107 215.922.8700 * RICHIE JEN (YAM YIN CHAI) DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 24 2013 7PM Monday, March 25 2013 8:30PM VENUE LOCATION: Avalon Theatre Theatre Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $162.95, 140.35, 112.10 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKET MASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/JEN-HSIEN-CHI-tickets/artist/1804682 * VIVIAN CHOW IN JOURNEY OF LOVE DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 12 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$310.59, 163.69, 107.19, 84.59, 60.74 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKET MASTER CANADA: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100049959768946F * VIVIAN CHOW IN JOURNEY OF LOVE DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 9 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Tuscany Event Center Peppermill Resort Spa Casino 2707 South Virginia Street Reno NV 89502 TICKET PRICES: $158, 128, 78, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.peppermillreno.com/nightlife-entertainment/event.cfm?id=1733 http://www.miconcert.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For Thursday, February 28 2013 10 A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD d. John Moore Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch 9 9-9-81 Can : 9 Lo Ming Fun Lit : 9 Road Death Wedding d. Suthat Phawilairat, Disporn Sampattawanit, Phithak Rueangrotsin, Adirek Phothong, Pirun Anusuriya, Seree Lawchonnabot, Siriphon Prasatthong, Thanyawan Mepnom, Nuttorn Kangwanklai, Rapeemon Chaisayna, Kiattisak Wibunchat, Oliver Woonsan Patthita Attayatomwittaya 8 ZERO DARK THIRTY d. Kathryn Bigelow Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt 7 STOKER d. Park Chan-Wook Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode 6 HOTEL DELUXE Can : Bak Sing Jau Dim Lit : Hundred Star Hotel d. Vincent Kok Tak Siu Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Chapman To Man Jat, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Eric Kot Man Fai, Jim Chim Shui Man, Janelle Sing Kwan, Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam), Karena Ng Chin Yu, Yu Bo 5 JOURNEY TO THE WEST Can : Sai Yau Gong Mor Pin Lit : Journey to the West: Taming Demon Chapter d. Stephen Chow Sing Chi Shu Qi, Huang Bo, Wen Zhang, Show Luo (Law Chi Cheung), Chrissie Chau Sau Na 4 LINCOLN d. Steven Spielberg Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Sapder, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones 3 WARM BODIES d. Jonathan Levine Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Analeigh Tipton 2 SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK d. David O. Russell Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver 1 JACK THE GIANT SLAYER d. Bryan Singer Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Billy Nighy, Ewan McGregor ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS JOURNEY TO THE WEST AKA : JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening February 7 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] This is a world plagued by demons, causing its human inhabitants unspeakable suffering. Young demon-catcher Xuan Zhang, fearlessly guided by the belief “give myself for the greater cause”, risks his all and catches a water demon, a pig demon and the king of all demons the Monkey King. He makes them his disciples, and reforms them with love. Meanwhile, Xuan Zhang himself discovers the true meaning of the Greater Love. In order to rescue the world, and for redemption from their own sins, the four of them, without any regrets, start on the hellish journey to obtain the Buddhist scriptures from the West.... HOTEL DELUXE AKA: HOTEL OF CELEBRITIES Rating : IIA Length : 93 mins. Opening February 7 2013 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] The brand new "Hundred Stars Hotel" is a well-equipped five-star hotel located at Qiandao Lake, Hangzhou. However, this hotel is run by a group of incompetent staff including the Assistant Manager OK, the Chief Bartender Pacino, the Head of Housekeeping Peach and the Receptionist Sammy. Rumor has it that a mysterious hotel detective will arrive soon to define the rating of "Hundred Stars Hotel". In order to match the five-star standard, harsh Cruella has been appointed as the Hotel Manager to restructure the hotel. Cruella takes the chance to develop "Hundred Stars Hotel" as the shooting location for a big budget movie, but chaos ensues when the two leading actresses Marilyn and Audrey stay in the hotel and they are arrogant and too hot to handle. 9-9-81 Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening February 28 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] A soon to be bride jumped from the 20th floor of an apartment building in a wedding gown, but her motive was unknown. Her spirit was doomed to linger in the mortal world. Why did she commit suicide? Was it because she lost her mind, being haunted or cursed? 12 directors create 9 stories about her life, starting from the moment of her suicide. Other characters included a delivery boy, her downstairs neighbor, her maid, her best friend, a young man with a crush on her, her mother, a detective and her boyfriend gradually recovers the mystery of her suicide. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, March 2 2013 15 IMPERFECT Pakho Chau http://youtu.be/AFaM7HrPfc8 14 QUEEN RESTAURANT Can : Wong Hau Chan Ting Ivana Wong Yuen Chi http://youtu.be/gT8ZyMxKUs0 13 YELLOW JACKET Can : Wong Sik Gap Hak Rachel Liang (Leung Man Yam) http://youtu.be/xKRgRIdb7oo 12 NOT THAT DIFFERENT Can : Moot Yau Sup Mor But Tung Qu Wanting http://youtu.be/8xLpNaSYQHg 11 A LOVE SONG Can : Yut Sau Ching Gor Mr. http://youtu.be/VWuviT7gJ3k 10 THE BLESSING OF GOOD FRIENDS Can : Ho Pung Yau Dik Juk Fuk A-Lin Huang http://youtu.be/LbDizRI5wrA 9 LET THE BULLETS FLY Can : Yeung Si Dan Fei Jason Chan Pak Yu http://youtu.be/vyd5yMN24UE 8 LOVE YOU, NO MATTER WHAT Can : Oi Nei Moot Cha Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) http://youtu.be/miBGaUagOz8 7 12 ZODIAC Can : Siu Yi Sun Chiu Wang Leehom http://youtu.be/yZFHZmykg9w 6 THE PROCESS Can : Gaing Gor Rene Liu (Lau Yeuk Ying) http://youtu.be/u22bbjkc8dY 5 THREE WALKERS Can : Sam Yun Hung Adason Lo (Law Lik Wai) http://youtu.be/Y8ch2TK__2c 4 DEFINITION OF LOVE Can : Guan Yu Oi Dik Ding Yi Khalil Fong http://youtu.be/-1LqgvBMAhQ 3 CATCHER IN THE RYE Can : Muk Tin Bo Sau Bai An (Bak On) http://youtu.be/e8tNF9thAkQ 2 BABY MY TREASURE Can : Bo Bui Ngor Dik Bo A-Niu http://youtu.be/OZk8Buohf08 1 STEADY BLISS Can : Won Won Dik Hung Fuk Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/pUepiT2sJQI ------ [ 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 Korean Movie Night 2013 Series Two: Micro-Budget Genre Invasion! The Korean Cultural Service has previously offered up plenty of micro-budget cinema and the best in Korea’s genre offerings, but this spring, we’re combining the two – and delivering New York four of the country’s most exciting micro-budgeted action, science fiction, and horror films! It is easier for larger studios to be forced to break away from the directors’ original visions to create projects that focus on mass appeal. But these micro-budget films, financed by brave individuals rather than companies, offer creative, strange, and boundary-pushing movies that no studio in their right mind would create! We’re talking about the wildest, weirdest genre films you can imagine – from Korea’s undisputed kings of micro-budgets! Get ready for an invasion, New York City… because you’re about to go up against crazed criminals, lovelorn time travelers, brain-hungry zombies, and a pair of extraterrestrial beachwear! It doesn’t get much stranger than this! Tuesday, April 30, 2013 @ 7pm THE NEIGHBOR ZOMBIE (2009, U.S. Premiere) Why should Americans have all the fun when it comes to zombie outbreaks? In this tongue-in-cheek 2009 thriller, Seoul is overrun with the walking dead – and the government says it’s time to wipe them out! A six-part comedy/horror anthology from four cutting-edge indie directors, The Neighbor Zombie follows an unbelievable zombie outbreak as it spreads throughout Korea, examining the numerous people it affects in bizarre, wild ways. With an amazing $18,000 budget, it embodies the pinnacle of what a talented group of filmmakers can accomplish if they put their delicious, juicy brains together! Tuesday, April 16, 2013 @ 7pm INVASION OF THE ALIEN BIKINI (2011) Young Gun (Hong Young-Geun) is a virgin vigilante, determined to do the right thing as he wanders through the city streets at night. A self-proclaimed protector of the people (who occasionally picks up a wayward scrap of trash), he risks his life for the good of his oblivious metropolis. One night, after saving a lovely young woman and bringing her back to his apartment, Young Gun’s chastity becomes threatened: it turns out the lovely young woman is not of this Earth, and her one and only mission on this planet is to procreate and save her species! A riotous mix of comedy and science fiction, this raunchy romp from director Oh Young-Doo was shot with an unbelievable budget of $4,500 – employing the assistance of family, friends, and anyone he could find to help bring his hilarious vision to life! Join us for the New York Premiere of this critically acclaimed indie gem, but leave the kids at home – this one’s a bit racy! Tuesday, March 26, 2013 @ 7pm BLOODY FIGHT IN IRON-ROCK VALLEY (2011) Writer/director Ji Ha-Jean turns the Korean revenge film on its head with this outlandish 2011 spectacle, featuring a wild new take on a tried and true genre. When a nameless man is sprung from prison, he embarks on a bloody, vengeful mission to take down a criminal known only as “Ghostface” – spiraling himself into a series of wild, violent quests that leaves no one unscathed. A fragmented narrative paired with a smooth jazz soundtrack makes Bloody Fight in Iron-Rock Valley one of the most surreal adventures you’ll ever embark upon. A huge hit at last year’s 2012 New York Asian Film Festival, this $35,000 film took the prize for “Best Korean Independent Film” at the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival and won the “Best Asian Genre Film of the Year” award from the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation! Tuesday, March 12, 2013 @ 7pm YOUNG GUN IN THE TIME (2012) Director Oh Young-Doo and producer Kaizo Hayashi (president of the jury at Japan’s Yubari Fantastic Film Festival 2011) team up for this intense, dramatic adventure! Young Gun (Hong Young-Geun) is a petty detective drawn to a mysterious woman with a startling personal request. After turning her down, he follows the starlet out of his office, only to see her killed in a violent car accident. Traumatized, he’s soon even more shocked to see the same woman appear before him, begging him to find a way back in time so that he might save her life. Young Gun has only three days to complete his task...but first, he’s going to need to find a time machine! Financed for an amazing low budget of $45,000, more than half of Young Gun in the Time’s funds came from the cash prize from Director Oh winning the Grand Prix at the Yubari Fantastic Film Festival in 2011! --- [ WHAT IS YOUR CHAFFING EDITOR LISTENING TO ] FLY Supper Moment http://youtu.be/gtHVjkOI_T8 ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com