From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (June 6 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. Kary Ng Yu Fei who celebrates her birthday on the 9th B. Chapman To Man Jat who celebrates his birthday on the 8th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2013/06/12) Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai's directing debut, the horror film MENG LAN SUN GUNG started production in Malaysia. Two nights ago Carrie Ng Ka Lai's Cantonese Opera scene was shot. She had nothing but praise for the director as he was very attentive during the shoot; she was very pleased with her look, which was said to resemble Liza Wang Ming Chuen's Cantonese Opera look. Cheung Ka Fai yesterday attended the production start ceremony with Ng Ka Lai, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Malaysian actress Cathryn Lee Yuen Ling, veteran actor Lam Wai and others. He thanked many Best Actor friends who offered their help, but he wanted to absorb more experience before working with them. Lau Sum Yau said that she rarely made horror films and hoped to gain more experience form this time. The film just started production but already rumors flew about Cheung Ka Fai's hotel change and a stunt person's suspected "possession". He said, "There are just erroneous reports. I am an insomniac, the hotel curtains didn't block light well and the air conditioning was very noisy so I changed hotels. During a fire scene, a stunt person sat alone and everyone thought he was possessed. Actually he just needed rest after inhaling heavy smoke." As for his muscle training having severe impact on his health, Cheung Ka Fai explained, "I don't encourage normal people to train like this, I did only because I had a duty. However my health is good." He felt that recently becoming a target for parody was no big deal for him. * (2013/06/12) The Andy Lau Tak Wa and Lin Chiling starred film SWITCH (TIN GEI FU CHUN SAN GUI TOH) two nights ago held a premiere at apm, attracted several thousands fans who packed the shopping center. When Wa Jai said that in the film he played a Chinese special agent and was just as handsome as he always has been, fans immediately cheered and screamed Wa Jai endlessly. Wa Jai thus arrogantly said, "Just from listening to these voices you would know, sometimes it's pretty good to be an idol." Working with Wa Jai for the first time, Lin Chiling said that it was like a dream. Several years ago at the Golden Horse Award, she had a "hug of love" with her idol Wa Jai. She never expected to have a "jump of love" this time. Wa Jai pointed out that Lin Chiling took risks and was daring. When she wanted to jump, he could only follow; finally the host asked them for another "hug of love". Later, Wa Jai revealed that at the Golden Horse Award he felt Lin Chiling would turn him down and could not feel more embarrassed. He said, "I stood there waiting for her hug, I extended my arms for a dozen second or so and she still hasn't acted. So I could only lower my arms, I felt like I was turned down." Lin Chiling immediately explained that at the time many Wa Jai fans were present, she felt very scared and embarrassed. Wa Jai said, "Now she is much more daring." How did another "hug of love" with the great beauty feel? Wa Jai said, "In the film we had too many hugs, but their impact was still great." The film was already released in the Mainland and had a big opening. Wa Jai thanked everyone for their support and said that it was very encouraging that viewers accepted them. In recent years the Mainland liked strong stories and scripts that were closer to it. SWITCH was a commercial film, although it already opened in the Mainland he did not ask about the box office. He also never thought about how many hundred million yuan it will make. He said, "One step at a time." The Mainland version was 40 minutes longer than the Hong Kong and Taiwan versions, so many Lin Chiling scenes like the S and M scene would not appear in Hong Kong. Lin Chiling admitted that and thus asked everyone to watch the Mainland version in the Mainland after watching the Hong Kong version. * (2013/06/12) Tony Leung Ka Fai, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Fala Chen, DaDa Chan Jing and other actors two nights ago gathered around Canal Road in Causeway Bay for villain beating and photos with models who were dressed like paper offering to promote their film TALES FROM THE DARK that was based on Lillian Lee Bik Wa's work. Leung Ka Fai was in great spirits. He revealed that during the shoot, he had great chemistry with his first time co-star Kelly Chen Wai Lam because they exchanged parenting tips. He said, "I have been a father for years and have a lot of experience. Looking back when I became a father the pressure was enormous. I took had pre and postnatal depression." Ka Fai's twin daughters are around 20 years old. He worried that they could not have boyfriends. He joked that in the future he will be willing to throw in a big bed and ample dowry for their weddings. Have his daughters share their personal lives with him? Ka Fai declined to answer questions about his daughters' privacy and said that their rebellious stage has passed. Speaking of Michael Wong Man Tak's daughter Wong Man Hei being caught smoking, Ka Fai said that it was no big deal and even clarified his daughter's report for her. "Earlier my daughter put a photo of her smoking in the bathtub on facebook and people wrote about it. Actually it was a school project about decadence, she asked her sister to take that photo. She only shared it online but someone downloaded it." The open minded Ka Fai did not blame his daughter. He and his wife have provided good family education for 20 years. Since their daughters are adults, he would not stop them from smoking and drinking. Ka Fai was a negative example. "Finally they can't be too excessive, as long as they are not like Papa (arrested after drinking) then they are fine. I don't mind talking about it because it is a fact." Fala Chen showed no fear during the ghost film production, instead she thought the story was attractive. In the film she played a mental patient, thus she visited a psychiatrist for suggestions and preparation. However she was treated as a patient. She said, "When I went to see the doctor, the nurse took my identification card and registered me as a patient. I asked the doctor a lot of questions, later he realized that I was asking him for his professional opinions, comprehended the actual case and analyzed the character for me. Finally I wasn't even charged for the session." Fala said that playing a mental patient did not scare off her boyfriend. She also revealed that later she went to the market to learn to gut a fish. She said, "The character required me to gut someone, so I paid attention to the fishing gutting technique. At the same time, to get into character, I even moved to the building where the film was being shot and stayed there alone for a few nights." * (2013/06/11) The 16th Shanghai International Film Festival will open Saturday. The Filmko HK$500 million, 5 months in production and 20 months in post production 3D fantasy epic THE MONKEY KING (DAI LAU TIN GUNG) finally completed its final stage. Boss Alex Wong Hoi Fung has decided to appear on the film festival opening ceremony red carpet with the team. "Jade Emperor" Chow Yun Fat will lead the rest of the leads Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Joe Chen Qiao-En, former Miss World Zhang Zilin, Peter Ho Yun Tung, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Xia Zitong, Carlson Cheng Ka Sing and others. The event learned about Fat Gor's appearance deliberately arranged for the team to appear at the end. The cast was so busy that schedules had to be adjusted several times, but they could only stay for two days and one night. They also had to make the opening ceremony and the press conference the next day, Filmko for the occasion not only edited a minute and a half of footage but also arranged for Fat Gor, Chi Tan and Sing Sing to meet the press in a special way. The event earlier announced 12 films in competition. Nick Cheung Ka Fai who received his first Best Actor nomination with UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) was confident about the film. He said, "This time I worked with Director (Dante) Lam Chiu Yin again, it's not the past dark cop and robber film but a dramatic sport fighting film. (Will you wear your award winning suit for good luck?) Isn't it a bit out? If it's truly useful, then I don't have to work hard. Now I am not ambitious about winning awards. I will dress up with (Eddie) Peng Yu-Yen then and I will be fine. Director Lam Chiu Yi recently has been busy with UNBEATABLE's post production work and preparing for the film festival's 120 minute version. The Hong Kong release later will be even shorter and two teasers will be shown at the Shanghai press conference. As for the Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin starred Emperor Motion Picture THE MIDAS TOUCH (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN) and Wai Ying Hung's NEW RED RIVER VALLEY they will make an appearance during the film festival as well. * (2013/06/11) Sammi Cheng Sau Man and Andy Hui Chi On's pajamas photo yesterday appeared online. A facebook account posted their parody photo. They wore pajamas with the caption "Mr. and Mrs. Hui", leading to fans guessing that Sammi wanted to announce good news with On Jai with it. Everyone left message to congratulate "Mr. and Mrs. Hui". Yet, the photo was a PS photo for the film BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM)'s promotional poster, with Hui Chi On's head in place of Andy Lau Tak Wa's. To prevent fans from thinking it was real, at night Sammi clarified that someone impersonated her and sent out this photo. She hoped fans would be nice and not to take a joke too far. She said, " Neither the photo nor the words came from me personally, they came from impostors. I know that they don't have any bad intention, but they have to be nice and not to take a joke too far. I have always only have one official facebook and Weibo account." * (2013/06/11) The Andy Lau Tak Wa and Lin Chiling starred film SWITCH (TIN GEI FU CHUN SHAN GUI TOH) opened in the Mainland with 46 million RMB to be the single day box office champion, but its word of mouth was not in proportion. With big stars, foreign locations and three years in production as its draw, the 3D special agent film in the end was rated as challenging the "rotten film" bottom line. Some viewers demanded refunds and even jokingly demanded mental anguish compensation, most of the reviews were negative. Many online reviews are about SWITCH. Some said that aside from the beautiful shots and scenery, the story had no plot to speak of. The product placement advertising situation was severe, some even said that the film was covered with ads. "It's not product placement in the film, it's film placement in advertising." Some also said that the film had all the elements and called it a "god film" with horror, comedy, action, science fiction and heist, as well as S and M, Oedipal complex, with help from magic, acrobatics and artistic gymnastics; in the end it was a complete mess with confusing character relationships. Someone said, "Sister Chiling suddenly appears and suddenly disappears. Lau Tak Wa appears, then disappears too! Zhang Jingchu suddenly becomes a superwoman, suddenly they cry and the audience laugh. The fight scene climax shakes the audience, because everyone laugh." However, some also praised this film as a beauty pageant program, with beauties in different costumes and "career lines". Director Jay Sun Jianjun was very accepting of online criticism and even wrote that he wanted to be a great host. When he was little he was poor but he would cook a catty of eggs that took a month to come by for guests. This time was no exception; as a Chinese film chef he felt only by using shark fin like cellophane noodles he was able to answer for the expensive ticket prices. He even asked viewers to forgive his shortcoming! * (2013/06/11) The Vicki Zhao Wei directing debut SO YOUNG made 700 million RMB in the Mainland. Friends who lent a hand of course deserved some credit. Aside from Faye Wong's singing, Stanley Kwan Kam Peng produced. Zhao Wei did not let the high box office go to her head. She was determined to "quit while she was ahead" and stated that she would not randomly direct again. She first would return to her acting job and participate in Kwan Kam Peng's new film. Zhao Wei said that SO YOUNG's preparation and production took a very long time, it absolutely was a sincere film. Thus she expected a good performance long ago. However she only estimated a box office of 300 million and never expected the performance to double that. "For my directing debut I felt a lot of pressure in each aspect. Kwan Kam Peng gave me a lot of confidence. He not only provided opinions on quality and art, but also supported me on remaking a scene without paying any attention to commercial elements. From him I learned that in order to make a good movie I had to be ruthless." Kwan Kam Peng explained that being ruthless meant when the film went over the budget he kept on asking the boss for money, but Zhao Wei was the one who was paying. As for Yang Zishan being said to have shades of Little Shadow, Zhao Wei agreed, "The novelist Xin Yiwu liked me very much. When the story was written it was written according to my feeling. Thus the investors originally wanted me to perform. If I play my first love now, viewers can't accept that. Thus I would rather find very young new actors who are right for the characters. The lead actress originally was a relative unknown, now she is famous." Speaking of the actor complimenting her on her good temper, Zhao Wei said, "Did they change their mind again? The box office performance was good so they came out as a group to say the director was good. On the first day at the Beijing press conference they just said that I was too mean. Actually truly treating everyone well was Kwan Kam Peng. Every time after I yelled at them, they would run to him for comfort." Kwan Kam Peng praised Zhao Wei's high ability to comprehend. He admitted that at first he was biased about Zhao Wei. Later he saw how serious she was about the production and not a female star messing around with filmmaking. "At least I didn't see her directing with a female star arrogance. Overall I give Zhao Wei a score of over 90." * (2013/06/10) Director Wilson Chin Kwok Wai and producer Ng Kin Hung's LAN KWAI FONG (HEI OI YEH PO) films with a lot of love scenes successfully attracted a lot of response. The third film will soon start production. Reportedly this film will go further to challenge the audience's sensory stimulation and shoot in Korea's hot night spots. The film company earlier held an audition. Because Shiga Lin Si Nga and Sammy Sum Chun Hin received Hong Kong Film Award Best New Actor nominations, many newcomers were attracted to the opportunity. They included "Demon Chest" Rainky Wai Yu Sum, Monna Lam Yi Chi, Diva Hui Pui Yu, Wilson's girlfriend Calinda Chan Yuen Wai, Barbie Ha Wai Yu, Miss China Hong Kong Kiko O Ka Kee, Bonnie and Keiko. The sexiest among them were Barbie and Kiko. Barbie wore something low cut to display her 35D chest. She said that she would play sexy and funny and would not make acting in a bikini. Kiko pushed up her 33C bust. She said that in high school and hung out with teachers at night and hoped to win with her experience. Sexy in her photobook, Rainky were much more wrapped up in the audition. She was very confident about being cast but had to discuss in detail the level of sexiness. As for her bottom line, she said, "The photobook actually already is. I haven't worked on any intimate scene with the opposite sex, I want to try some romance." Calinda said that she just wanted to participate. Was she certain that she would be cast? She said, "Not necessarily! Maybe the director wants to use new comers. (Does Wilson allow you to make any sexy scene?) Actually I don't mind, recently the music scene also has bed scenes. I can accept baring my back." * (2013/06/10) Chapman To Man Jat and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin starred in the film THE MIDAS TOUCH (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN). Ah Jat in the film personally demonstrated pushing up 3 inch career line. In the story he and 8 models were like a family, he was willing to use up all of his saving to fulfill their dreams. One of the 8 models and Emperor new comer Alice Lok Si played a rich girl, who in order to thank Ah Jat borrowed money from her brother. Ah Jat originally taught Lok Si how to beg, but instead he taught her to create cleavage. He said that he had the "qualifications" to perform the scene, as he joked that he had a lot of knowledge about creating cleavage. The move in the film was based on Marilyn Monroe's classic "wind blown white dress" photo. Ah Jat watched the playback and could not hold back his laughter, as he wanted to nominated Lok Si for the Hong Kong Film Award "Best Chest Award". Lok Si humbly said that she was no match for Ah Jat. "My chest is not as wide as his, with a light touch he got a 3 inch career line." * (2013/06/10) Han Geng, Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting), Yang Zishan and Maggie Jiang Shuying caught Vicki Zhao Wei's eyes to star in her directing debut SO YOUNG, which made over 7 million RMB in the Mainland. Everyone stated that when the production start Zhao Wei's Mainland power already amazed them. They also praised that although Zhao Wei directed for the first time, her mood was good and she never yelled at anyone. Lead actress Yang Zishan was said to have a shade of Zhao Wei and was even crowned the modern version Little Swallow. She said that many people have said that because this character on some level was very similar to Zhao Wei. Under Zhao Wei's direction she was able to play the character well, perhaps thus she had her shadow. She thought the resemblance was inevitable. She said, "Sometimes I don't know how to perform, the director not only tell me what I should do with her experience but also perform to show me." Chiu Yau Ting felt up Yang Zishan in the film and Han Geng kissed her. Yet she said that she was not embarrassed. Instead it was funny. She pointed out that that in the film she wore a nude bra so he only felt the nude bra shape. Chiu Yau Ting also stressed that he could not feel anything. Did he have any regret, Chiu Yau Ting said, "It's fine!" Yang Zishan also revealed that during her crying and kissing scene with Han Geng she felt her nose running. She wanted to rub it on his clothes but still could not get clean. Afterward she could only apologize to him and said that she could not control herself and fed him snot! Han Geng could not help but laugh. "No wonder the tear was so salty!" * (2013/06/09) DaDa Chan Jing after winning the Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actress earlier posted good news online two nights ago, as her film HARDCORE COMEDY (CHUNG HAU MEI) was selected for Puchon Fantastic Film Festival. * (2013/06/09) Once linked in rumors with Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Ada Liu Yan recently with Michelle Chen and Mainland star Cecilia Liu Shishi worked on the new film BADGES OF FURY (BUT YI SUN TAM). Goddess of three different flavors worked with Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit) and Wen Zhang. Known as the sexy goddess Liu Yan, she stole the spotlight in the film especially when she took a walk on the beach in a bikini. Her opinion was that forced sexiness would make people uncomfortable. If the story required her to be the object of affection for thousands, she could accept that. Turning into a sassy goddess in the film, Michelle Chen also appeared in a swimsuit. However she covered up so her figure would not be a selling point. Michelle Chen this time with Wen Zhang had many argument and fight scenes. Even Lee Nin Kit joked that he could not bear to watch how sassy she was. * (2013/06/09) Janice Man two nights ago attended the Topshop event. She accepted the Fruit Chan Gor film LOST ON A RED MINIBUS TO TAIPO (NA YEH LING SUN, NGOR JOR SEUNG LIU WONG GOK OI WONG DAI BO DIK HUNG VAN). Reportedly the film originally approached Isabella Leong Lok Si but she turned it down. Was Janice Man the second choice? She said, "I have heard about them approaching Leong Lok Si, but soon after the film company approached me, I already agreed. So I don't know if it counts as a second choice." She said that she liked the script very much and looked forward to it. * (2013/06/08) Chrissie Chau Sau Na's management company and Malaysian investors on HK$10 million production KICK ASS GIRLS (BAU 3 CHIU GIU WA) cast Sister Na as an action actress. The film has not wrapped yet but was already shopped around at the Cannes Film Festival. Reportedly the Southeast Asia region copyright response was decent. So far the film has already broken even. No wonder earlier when the Malaysia shoot wrapped earlier everyone raised a glass. The film company decided to speed up the production of another film, which will start production within the month. Earlier Sister Na, Hidy Yu Hiu Tung and the film's villain La Ying worked on the in ring ending scene in Fanling. At the time the set temperature reached 35 degrees Celsius. In the story Sister Na watched her friend being beaten half to death in a steel cage ring. Although La Ying had her under metal chains, she still struggled to save a life in the ring. Fighting from the beginning to the end for the first time, Sister Na spent a lot of time on fight training and reaction. Yet soon after the production began she injured her leg from a misstep in a high heels; that night when she fought with La Ying she might have aggravated her injury from using excessive strength. When she was not in the scene she sat in a corner to rest and had no expression due to the pain. Later Sister Na whined, "I didn't expect him to be like a bull, he just knew how to rush and ram. He had no idea how to be gentle at all. (Was he your cup of tea?) If I could choose of course a merciful one would be better." La Ying just kept sweating. When he was not in a scene he showed off his chest but could not attract any of his co-stars. Chris Tong Bingyu who was suspected of being carjacked in Malaysia earlier finally returned to work. Some said that her injury has not healed and she relied on make up to hide her wounds. * (2013/06/08) Eric Tsang Chi Wai earlier worked on Taiwan Heavenly King Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)'s second film as a director, ROOF TOP and played a Chinese medicine practitioner "Lord Bo". In the film Chi Wai wore a gold wired retro sunglasses and often made his SUPER TRIO classic "Super" pose. He even turned into a rocker and performed a song in the film. * (2013/06/08) Carina Lau Ka Ling and Bernice Liu Bik Yi were among the attendees of a Hong Kong Ballet fund raiser last night. She said that she had dance experience, but because she was born in the Mainland she was unable to study ballet. Thus in the future when she would have a chance she hoped for her daughter to study ballet and music instruments. Ka Ling said, "I have to perform the Tango in the new film, I have been working very hard on lessons and danced pretty well. (Have you asked your husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai to be your partner?) He indeed dances well because earlier in HAPPY TOGETHER (CHUN GUONG JA SIT) he danced with (Leslie) Cheung Kwok Wing. When we were dating we would dance as well. I thought it was very romantic." Recently Ka Ling has been rumored to have a child through a surrogate. She denied the rumor and said that she wanted to have her own child. "I wouldn't judge others with my own values or life attitude. We are very happy, with or without children. With the technological advancements now it can absolutely be done. (Would you consider artificial insemination?) No! We don't have to have one, now we are very happy too. Actually I am not too patient, I can play with Li Yan for a little then I am fine. If you act up then it's hard to say." Ka Ling admitted that she enjoyed the life of two and even learned to enjoy her alone time. She would deliberately think about "making babies". * (2013/06/08) Donnie Yen Chi Tan two nights ago dressed up for an event. Speaking of his 10th wedding anniversary party, he said that he would respect his wife Cissy Wang's decisions and he had no opinion. As for surprises for his wife, he said, "In the past every year has a surprise, this year it's in the open and announced to the world. Will I try another love tattoo? We will see. Actually I want to have another child. When I see my children gradually growing up I am very happy, I suddenly miss when they were babies; earlier when I worked in the Changbai Mountain, Stephen Shiu Jr. brought his daughter to visit the set. My wife and I took turn to hold her and were very happy." Yen Chi Tan planned to have another child next year, but when he talked to his wife she declined. He will try to ask her again. * (2013/06/08) Miss Chinese International Elva Ni recently worked with Square's James Ho Seung Him on a new wedding ad campaign. They have worked as models before so during the shoot they caught on very quickly. Elva said, "Every girl looks forward to her wedding. My younger sister wed last year. I have the impulse myself. I hope to be able to find the 'right person'. Before then career will come first." She revealed that recently she has been busy with the film THE BEST PLAN IS NO PLAN (KAU NUI BUT LEI SAM HING DAI) and had many scenes with Lai Lok Yi. The character to her was rather challenging. * (2013/06/07) Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sean Lau Ching Wan and Nick Cheung Ka Fai starred in THE WHITE STORM (SO DUK) and earlier shot the wrap scene. The three leads during the shoot fought until they were bruised all over, the ending was no exception. Goo Jai and Muay Thai master fought in close combat, during which he aggravated his old leg injury. Ching Wan got some powder into the corner of his eye from the reactionary bullet. Earlier, Daneil Lam Siu Ming and Lo Hoi Pang prepared red wine and champagne at the set of THE WHITE STORM to cheer on the cast. Brother Pang led with the champagne bottle opening and spray Goo Jai and Ka Fai. Everyone ran for cover. Ka Fai who did not drink was afraid of getting drunk, so he kept lowering his head and pretended to pour for everyone. He thought he got away with it, but Goo Jai found out. He immediately teamed up with boss Lam Siu Ming and ganged up on him. Finally with just two cups, Ka Fai still left drunk. That night actually the wrap scene was shot. Goo Jai and a large Thai fighter fought. Because he was too strong, all the action aggravated his old leg injury. He needed to apply ice immediately to relieve the pain. Director Benny Chan Muk Sing immediately suggested using a double, but Goo Jai insisted on completing this scene. He said, "I have always been after the perfect performance." Ching Wan on the other hand in a gun fight got powder in the corner of his eye from the reactionary bullet. He kept tearing up as he could not open his right eye. He had to rinse it right away to avoid an infection. Ka Fai was the first out of the trio to finish his scenes, but in the moment before the wrap, Ching Wan had to drag him around on the floor that was covered in broken glass and wood. Luckily he was not injured, but his head and back hurt a lot from being dragged. * (2013/06/07) Best Actor Simon Yam Tat Wa yesterday attended an Omega Planet Ocean environmental protection film premiere. He participated in the film's Shanghai shoot, which he described as "shaken". Simon said, "When we shot in helicopter, our foreign friend had his own persistence and the pilot had a flight plan that needed to be followed. I had to communicate with them in Mandarin and English. I not only had to translate but also take photos, so I had many jobs in one. Finally we shot for 6 hours that day." Speaking of his horror film JONG MUK (LOOT), Simon said, "It needed to use Nicam because of the conversation with ghosts. Now it is already in post production. (Qi Qi said that even if she would be scared she still would support you.) No problem, she can watch the environmental protection film first so she would calmer, then watch that one for her to be scared. (Nick Cheung Ka Fai is also directing a horror film MENG LAN SUN GUNG, would you try to get some intelligence?) No, mine will be released soon. Ghost eating mud is very hard to understand, I don't understand what is said. Everyone just try to get a sense of it!" * (2013/06/07) In the film BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM), Sammi Cheng Sau Man went through Hell and high water for director Johnnie To Kei Fung. In the film Sammi had 30 different looks, the running scene was the most eye catching as she revealed a 3 inch "career line". She joked that it was the result of professional lighting. Sammi also liked to play with her costumes. Normally she would not dress like a rock chick, in the movie she could get her fill of fun. Sammi also displayed her agility in the film, with several bags of rice boxes she ran the stairs and soaked in the pool. She even climbed from a second floor balcony to a nearby light post and then slid down. She said that during the shoot she kept saying that she was very afraid. Even Andy Lau Tak Wa praised her abilities and called her the new generation of action star! Sammi everyday ran 8 kilometers to train, highly difficult stunts could not stump her. Yet with her asthma, in the film she had to smoke 3 cigarettes. It was her biggest challenge. Luckily the result was funny, which she thought was worth suffering for. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. APPLE DAILY, JUNE 9 2013, MY HOME FIELD VICKI ZHAO: YOUTH HAS A PRICE When Japan's MASKED RIDER has already reached its nth generation, ultimately the most authentic and classic is still Masked Rider 1 and 2. At the same time MY FAIR PRINCESS' Little Swallow has already been made until she is rotten, the most memorable is still the first generation Vicki Zhao Wei. Many still relish SHAOLIN SOCCER's Ah Mei from Mars. Reminiscing about the past is the entertainment of middle aged people. Youth is their weak spot. Yet some like to pay for abuse. Thus the success of the Zhao Wei directed film SO YOUNG can be classified as middle aged people catching a final glimpse of their lost youth. Although youth has ended, film lives on. - HO WING NING Over ten years ago Zhao Wei started work on her claim to fame MY FAIR PRINCESS at the Hengdian Film City. At the time she took care of hair, make up, catering all on her own. More than ten years later, the 37 year old Zhao Wei promoted the first film that she directed, SO YOUNG. When she appeared in the Next Media building for photos and interviews her entourage was enormous. Hair, make up, assistant, manager were just enough to fill a seven seat vehicle. After rising to fame her entourage grew as she did. SO YOUNG's Mainland box office so far has already exceeded 700 milloin RMB. The film subject was no longer the monotonous armor and robe costume productions. Its success lay with the word "YOUNG". In addition, Zhao Wei also saw that the Mainland audience taste changed. She said, "The film has many sentiments of my youth, viewers can relate to that. Youth is a memory for many, all of whom cherish and miss it, especially that love and friendship of youthful innocence in the film. Perhaps viewers also have watched too many costume films and suffered from aesthetic exhaustion! Actually this film is my graduation work for the Beijing Film Academy director major. I never thought that homework would be so popular, otherwise I would have invested in it too." Resemblance to YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE Both sell the glory of youth, naturally the Hong Kong Chinese film champion, Taiwan's YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE has to be mentioned. Comparisons inevitably are made. Zhao Wei felt that both had some similarities but their details were different. They could not be linked together in the same breath. At first when SO was made she never thought about researching previous films or comparison. She said, "As for their similarities, naturally the subjects come from school. Both are adapted from popular novels. However I feel APPLE is mainly about the youth of a guy and a girl, SO YOUNG is about a group of university students' growth. It is not locked onto the love story, love is just one of the plots. I am not making a love story, I just want to bring back the faces of that generation of young people, the honing during their growth, and different sides of humanity. Many are experiences of the 90s, my generation of young people. Only these things altogether are considered youth." At first she chose Xin Yiwu's work to adapt into a movie more or less due to pushes from Zhao Wei's good friends. In the film the Zhang Zishan played Zheng Wei in the original work was a microcosm of Zhao Wei's youth, innocent, direct and fearless. Zhao Wei said, "Many friends who saw it said that. In the film the lead actress Yang Zishan played Zheng Wei resembled me a lot, it's just a misunderstanding. People at their youth have all been like this." As for the film changing from the original ending, Zhao Wei hoped the film would be more realistic. "At first i talked about this with the writer Xin Yiwu. The original ending was too perfect. I wanted to make a movie that wasn't too commercial. Since it was homework and I never thought about selling it for money, I should be able to be a little more artistic. In addition real life is like this, it wouldn't be as perfect as fairy tales. The ending also leaves a little more room for imagination." Too Soon To Speak of New Wave In recent years Mainland film with the success of the Teng Huatao directed LOVE IS NOT BLIND, to recently Xu Zheng's LOST IN THAILAND making 1.3 billion RMB box office record to become the year's highest grossing Chinese film, a series of small budget films gradually have shaped the mainstream. Directors who are full of youthful creativity began to rise. Some felt that Mainland film might be experiencing the 70s Hong Kong New Wave change. Yet Zhao Wei said it was too son for such talk. "Box office alone couldn't classify a new wave. Actually the movie subjects are closer to reality that viewers can touch and imagine. China still has many good veteran directors. The films that they make have a lot of artistic ingredients. Their effort cannot be overlooked!" Little Swallow's Weak Spot Zhao Wei is a wife and a mother, but her state of mind remains that of a young girl while her behavior is as direct as a guy's. During the photo shoot she was unlike most female stars who forcefully ask photographers to make them " a little prettier". Her goal was simple and direct, "Just make me a little thinner is enough, sigh! I got so much fatter." Honest and lovable, she seems to have returned to when she first started. Seeing Her Husband Requires An Appointment Although Zhao Wei appeared to be very open at the interview, without any question that could not be touched upon; her family remained her weak spot. "My husband is even busier than me. When I see him I have to make an appointment." When asked more about her daughter, her answer was, "Today let's talk about the movie, OK?" Naturally the topics of Huang Xiaoming and Chen Kun had to be swallowed, not to mention all the rumors with Zhou Xun. Actually even so, Zhao Wei's performance was gentle and decent, just like Little Swallow of old. Story Synopsis: The Love Song Of A Girl's Growth Release Date: June 13 The film SO YOUNG is about Zheng Wei (Yang Zishan), who got into her dream university and planned to be in the same school as Lin Jing (Han Geng), her childhood sweetheart. However Lin Jing went to study overseas and has not been heard from since. Heartbroken, Zheng Wei developed deep friendships with roommate Yuan Yuan (Maggie Jiang) and older classmate Old Zhang (Bao Beier) and other. She even became the nemesis of Old Zhang's roommate Chen Xiaozheng (Mark Chao), finally they turned from rivals to lovers. As time flew at the university, Chen Xiaozheng for his future painfully left Zheng Wei and chose to study overseas. Zheng Wei was left feeling cheated again......in the new century years later, the former little girl Zheng Wei has a career of her own. Welcoming her are two guys who respectively left her before. 2. MING PAO DAILY, JUNE 9 2013, FILM WORDS PEE MAK PHRAKANONG ACHIEVES HORROR COMEDY EFFECTS PEE MAK PHRAKANONG after over 20 days in release made almost HK$8 million. This Siam horror comedy is a mix of MAE NAK and 4BIA, with four guys and a beautiful female ghost. Although it is absurd, it indeed achieves the horror comedy conventional effects. (two and a half out of five stars) A WEDDING INVITATION: Distorted And Outdated As for the China Korea co-production A WEDDING INVITATION, director Oh Ki-Hwan is from South Korea. Mainland star Bai Baihe and Taiwan star Eddie Peng Yu-yen are the stars. The first part of the story is rather direct and fun. Unfortunately the latter part turns to terminal illness, making it distorted and outdated and far behind the Wen Zhang and Bai Baihe starred LOVE IS NOT BLIND two years ago. A WEDDING INVITATION has attracted little attention in Hong Kong. The fact is Chinese films without Hong Kong stars often fail in Hong Kong, but there are exceptions. FINDING MR. RIGHT is able to attract female viewers and made over HK$10 million (over 500 million in the Mainland). We shall see how Hong Kong reaction will be to the Vicki Zhao Wei directed SO YOUNG next week. (two out of five stars) - SHEK KEI 3. APPLE DAILY, JUNE 8 2013 CHINESE AND FOREIGN HITS FIGHT THEIR WAY TO SUMMER KA FAI OF MUSCLE VS. MAN OF STEEL UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) Release Date: August 1 Selling point: Dante Lam Chiu Yin directed, Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Eddie Peng Yu-Yen starred, just Cheung Ka Fai's strong chest and abdominal muscles are already a feast for the eyes. With Lam Chiu Yin making an inspirational film, it is a choice for must see. Must see Index: 5 (out of 5) This summer Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japanese, and Hollywood films gather to create a buzz that is rare in recent years. The Hong Kong film representative naturally is the Cheung Ka Fai starred UNBEATABLE. Just watching Cheung Ka Fai's muscular figure alone is already worth the ticket price. The past two summers belonged to Hollywood films, on the other hand Chinese films have been lacking. Last summer only VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) brought out as a dark horse. Yet this year Chinese films try to turn its luck around with as many as eight films with potentials. In addition their genres have variety. Ka Fai: Facing Some Tough Stuff The strongest among Chinese films according to general consensus is the Lam Chiu Yin directed, Best Actor Cheung Ka Fai and Peng Yu-Yen starred UNBEATABLE. The six pack abdominal that Cheung Ka Fai for the character in it trains hard to get has been the talk of the town recently. His perfect physique left the gays drooling and made the film even more attractive. Ka Fai turned into a muscle man to battle Hollywood blockbuster MAN OF STEEL. BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM) Release Date: July 4 Selling Point: Johnnie To Kei Fung and Wai Ka Fai directed, Andy Lau Tak Wa and Sammi Cheng Sau Man starred love story in a mystery tries to get back the NEEDING YOU (GOO NAM GUA NUI)'s feeling. Must See Index: 4 SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT (FEI FU CHOOK JING) Release Date: July 25 Selling POint: Shawn Yue Man Lok, Chapman To Man Jat starred, producer Pang Ho Cheung follows the success of last year's VULGARIA again with foul language and vulgar humor of a sex run. Must See Index: 4 BADGES OF FURY (BUT YI SUN TAM) Release Date: June 27 Selling Point: Goddess Michelle Chen anchors a film with Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit) playing dumb for laughs, the most important is how Goddess is linked in rumors with co-star Wen Zhang with this film. Must See Index: 4 Cheung Ka Fai has certain confidence in UNBEATABLE. Yesterday he said that box office comparison would be very hard. He said, "Facing some tough stuff, in other words you are asking me do I have money? Do you have money? I have money, but I am pretty poor. Even so many people are poorer than me. However this film is a very strong film, very different from my past collaborations with Lam Chiu Yin. It has nothing to do with cops and robbers and has no violence. Instead it is an inspirational film that is packaged with a cruel sport. It is threatening in the summer. I am very confident, but when compared with others, I don't know how the others turn out or everyone's taste." However Ka Fai admitted that he next expected his chocolate muscles would have such an enormous promotional effect, which was very surprising to him. Sammi Cheng Supports Dirty SDU Hong Kong comedy has the Pang Ho Cheung produced SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT, which follows the momentum of last year's VULGARIA and continues to use the vulgar as its selling point as it puts the SDU on a pleasure seeking trip across the sea. As for drama the To Kei Fung and Wai Ka Fai directed, Lau Tak Wa and Cheng Sau Man starred BLIND DETECTIVE. Cheng Sau Man yesterday said, "I want to thank To Kei Fung very much for letting me turn into such a crazy person. BLIND has the best team with me, Wa Jai and To Kei Fung, so everyone must watch it. I will also see SDU: SEX DUTIES UNIT." Yue Man Lok also said, "Of course I would support myself, in the end I guarantee that your belly will ache from laughing." As for Idol show Taiwan artist goddess Michelle Chen anchored the film BADGES OF FURY (BUT YI SUN TAM) with Lee Nin Kit and Wen Zhang. As for other more attractive foreign films, over 10 will be released including animations. Many are sequel to box office hits like MONSTER UNIVERSITY, THE SMURFS 2 and the Japanese film MIDSUMMER FORMULA. The Japanese hunk who plays the detective in the film Masaharu Fukuyama will personally come to Hong Kong to promote. The film also advertises Japan and Hong Kong simultaneous release. - LEE SAM MIDSUMMER FORMULA Release Date: June 29 Selling Point: Japanese hunk Masaharu Fukuyama starred, Detective Galileo again makes the jump from the small screen to the silver screen. Office Lady fans will definitely support it. ROOFTOP Release Date: July 25 Selling Point: Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)'s previous direction SECRET (BUT NUNG SHEUT DIK BEI MUK) was a critical and commercial hit. This time he again directs and stars, Lun fans will definitely watch it. HARDCORE COMEDY (CHUNG HAU MEI) Release Date: August 29 Selling Point: A category III film with DaDa Chan Jing and Golden Goddess Christine Kuo, the most important is supporting three new local directors. 4. APPLE DAILY, JUNE 8 2013, MY HOME FIELD HEROINE HSU FENG REAPPEARS The Cannes Film Festival more or less has changed. Its focus often is on female stars' fight for the spotlight on the red carpet, in particular in recent years with the addition of Chinese beauties. Back in the 70s, the location was still Cannes. The late director King Hu (Wu Kam Chuen) brought a "heroine" to the red carpet. At the time she promised herself that one day she definitely would win the highest honor of Palme d'Or. After 18 years later she produced FAREWELL TO MY CONCUBINE (BA WONG BIT GEI) and fulfilled the wish. Although she had to take care of her late husband's property business her sense of duty for film has not been hindered. She felt that "Life is limited, good movies can last forever." In recent years she has again returned to the film industry that she has been away from for a long time, forming an entertainment company and toiling in the film industry. She is the forever heroine -- Hsu Feng. - MAN KWOK CHUN Hsu Feng with the film A TOUCH OF ZEN made a name for herself. The heroine who coolly faced off with thousands back then murdered many young men, as her heroine image was deeply engrained into people's hearts. Then she got up film for business as she took off her late son Tong Cun-Lin's business and became the chair of a public organization. Earlier she spoke in Cannes, France. At age 62 Hsu Feng's heroine aura remained, full of energy as she spoke. Even when mentioning her previous depression, she still optimistically discussed it in detail. The title of heroine was not just a film character, in life and film she is just as indomitable. Actor And Female Worker Hsu Feng remembered her destiny with film first came in 1966, she used the word "destiny" because everything was fated in film. She said, "I still remember at the time my family was very poor. When I was 5 or 6 Papa left, Mama remarried. At the time I went to night school, which I was responsible for myself. As soon as I said school my step father looked displeased. I was also the oldest at home, I had to be responsible. Back then I saw DRAGON GATE INN (LUNG MOON HAT JANG) director Wu Kam Chuen was recruiting actors, so I went to apply for the job and another electronics factory female worker job. Finally the actor notice was a week earlier than the female worker job, so I started my days in the film industry." Only 6 men and 6 women were chosen out of over 4000 people. Director Wu then started training them in kung fu, Putonghua and acting. Hsu Feng admitted that at age 16 at the time she only treated film as a tool of making a living, she has not developed a heavy interest or love. As for her relationship with the director, Hsu Feng respectfully said that Wu Kam Chuen was a strict teacher, in his eyes she would always be the 16 year old Hsu Feng. She said, "The director was a strict teacher, he was all the way until he passed away. We weren't friends. When I was the boss and worked together on movies with Master we maintained the master disciple relationship. He felt that he provided me with film knowledge. No matter how I talked to him about film, in his eyes I never grew up." Swore To Win Palme d'Or Later Director Wu asked Hsu Feng to be the lead actress in A TOUCH OF ZEN, which brought her acting career to its peak. With this film in 1975 she even appeared at the Cannes Film Festival for the first time, which was the chance that made her truly fall in love with film. She said, "When we made A TOUCH OF SIN we never thought it would have such an overwhelming response. It was the first Chinese film to qualify for competition. I still remembered at the time when I got there I didn't know anything. Later on the red carpet and at the premiere I realized that making a good movie could bring such great respect from people. Since then I had a very different feeling about making a good movie, which was greatly influential to me. When I was so young Director Wu brought me here and gave me a different international concept, showed me the world, which was very influential in my life. Back then at Cannes I remember during the award presentation Director Wu went to accept the award, it was a piece of paper. I realized that only Best Picture Palme d'Or was a trophy , at that moment I said to myself I definitely had to win this award." Doing what she said has been Hsu Feng's motto over the years. In 1975 she in her youthful innocence made herself a promise. 18 years later she truly achieved it. In 1993 the Hsu Feng produced, Chen Kaige directed and Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing starred FAREWELL TO MY CONCUBINE won Cannes' highest honor the Palme d'Or award. Hsu Feng admitted that this was a peak in her film career. She said, "FAREWELL TO MY CONCUBINE of course was one of my peaks. I still remembered one year in Cannes I watched Chen Kaige's KING OF THE CHILDREN. Everyone said it was dull, but I saw the meaning that he wanted to achieve. After buying the novel rights of FAREWELL TO MY CONCUBINE I talked with him, but at first he thought the story was very commercial and didn't really want to make it. I spent over a year to convince him. Finally we achieved this success. As a person I don't care how hard it is, if I said it, I had a goal then I had to achieve it. Without a dream human has no need to live on, as long as you are willing to persist you definitely can do it." Appreciated Leslie Cheung Speaking of FAREWELL TO MY CONCUBINE, lead actor Gor Gor Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing had ot be mentioned. This year happened to be the tenth anniversary of Gor Gor's passing. Hsu Feng admitted that everything about Gor Gor was still right in front of her. She said, "Cheung Kwok Wing was very charming and talented, an unique person. He was very nice, I remembered at the time when I visited the set, he would grab my hand and asked if he performed well. At the time he was very confident that he performed well. Before the production began I told him he had to give his all without any regret. Finally after the completion he gave me an autographed photo and even wrote 'Without any regret Leslie Cheung'. He wanted to tell me that he did it. Cheung Kwok Wing was truly a thoughtful person." As for her history with the Cannes Film Festival, Hsu Feng admitted that Cannes was her other home. She said, "In 1986 I founded a film company, in 1988 I brought a dozen or so films to sell in Cannes. At the time just the space rental, hiring translators and others cost me over US$1 million. Back then Taiwan reporters treated me like a joke. Finally I sold movies to 50 or 60 countries and made a lot of money. Cannes has brought me a lot of fame and fortune, and the Cannes Film festival in 1998 presented the 'most outstanding producer award' to me. At the time the film festival chair said that I was a part of the Cannes family because this film festival watched me grow from an actor to a boss and a producer." Laughs About Depression After the FAREWELL TO MY CONCUBINE peak, Hsu Feng and director Chen Kaige again worked together on the film TEMPTESS MOON and were again invited to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. However the film reviews were rumored to be poor, which led Hsu Feng to depression. Speaking of the dusty rumor, the heroine Hsu Feng appeared to be direct. "At the time I was depressed not because of the film failed, but at first I told Director Chen Kaige that I didn't want to make this subject because I really didn't understand what he was saying. I also thought that the story was dark. I made movies because I wanted to give people energy or to be able to touch people. Finally Kaige persuaded me many times, and my husband also said that I should let Kaige make whatever he wanted. Finally after two months in production he changed the lead actress, which made me very emotional. When I made a movie I couldn't be distracted with stuff like this. I just thought about how I could make a good movie. Some said that Hsu Feng only made movies for film festivals, actually I just wanted to make every movie good. People die, only good movies can last forever." As the interview neared its interview, Hsu Feng spoke about actress today with the most heroine quality. She said without any hesitation, "Zhang Ziyi! She is very hard working. To have her achievements now it hasn't been easy for her. In CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON (NGOR FU CHONG LUNG) she performed very well, when she fought I saw my own shadow." [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Meng Lan Sun Gung d. Nick Cheung Ka Fai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Lam Wai THE BEST PLAN IS NO PLAN Can : Kau Nui But Lei 3 Hing Dai d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Shiga Lin Si Nga, Jacqueline Chong Si Man, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Linah Matsuoka, Jinny Ng Yuek Hei, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan), Lo Hoi Pang d. Raymond Yip Wai Man Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Janice Man Wing Shan, Bob Lam Sing Bun KICK ASS GIRLS Can : Bau 3 Chiu Giu Wa Lit : Explosive 3 Angels d. Cheuk Wan Chi Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Hidy Yu Hiu Tung, DaDa Lo Chung Chi, Chris Tong Bingyu, Emily Lim (Lam Pui Kei) WHAT'S UP GIRL AKA : LONELY FIFTEEN 2013 Can : Lan Mui Jai 2013 ji Mei Gau Siu Nui d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Irene Wan Bik Ha, Mak Tak Ho, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Kabby Hui Nga Ting, Heidi Lee Jing Yi, Rainky Wai Yu Yui Can : But Oi But San Lit : No Love No Break Up Stephy Tang Lai Yan, William So Wing Hong, He Jiong, Luo Xinyue, Zhao Rong Can : Dai Yut Chi But Si Nei Lit : First Time Was Not You d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Angel Chiang Ka Man, Edward Ma Chi Wai, Jerry Kong Ming Wa, Lo Hoi Pang, Kiki Sheung Tin Ngor, Elena Kong Mei Yi, Sharon chan Man Chi, Luisa Maria Leitao (Lai Chi San), Shiga Lin Si Nga, Bob Lam Sing Bun DOOMSDAY.PARTY Can : Moot Yut Pai Dui Lit : Doomsday Party d. Ho Hong Paul Wong Koon Chung, Kay Tse On Kay, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu, Teddy Robin Kwan THE CONSTABLE Can : Gaing Jeung Lit : Police Captain d. Dennis Law Sau Yiu Simon Yam Tat Wa, Lam Suet, Sam Lee Chan Sam Ken Low Wai Kwong, Maggie Shiu Mei Kei, Nick Zy Yi, Niu Mengmeng, Maggie Lee Man Kwan, Li Jinjiang, Rebecca Wang Sueya 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. RIGOR MORTIS Can : Geung Si Lit : Zombie d. Juno Mak Chun Lung Chin Siu Ho, Kara Hui (Wai Ying Hung), Nina Paw Hee Ching, Anthony Chan Yau, Lo Hoi Pang, Richard Ng Yiu Hong, Chung Fat, Billy Lau Official Site : http://www.kudos-films.com/RigorMortis [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Famous 80s action film star Siu Ho once was famous for playing a vampire hunter in MR. VAMPIRE, but as he grows older he is on the decline. His personal life is messy and damaged, so he helplessly moves into a public housing estate unit 2442 and decides to end his life inside the haunted unit. However he runs into people who change his fate, like the last exorcist recluse Ah Yau, crazy Yeung Fung with severe damage to the soul, estate housewife Aunt Mui who is glad to help others but hides a coffin in her home. A vampire killing spree erupts, Siu HO and Ah Yau again face vicious vampire attacks and must unite to conquer this blood thirty immortal...... LOVE EXPERT Can : Oi Ching Dat Yun Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Qiu Xinzhi, Nelson Cheung Hok Yun, Lam Suet Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Edward Chui Woai Dong, Naomi 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 ] SO YOUNG Can : Ji Ngor Moon Jung Seung Sai Hui Dik Ching Chun Lit : To Our Soon To Be Eternally Lost Youth d. Vicki Zhao Wei Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting), Han Geng, Yang Zishan, Jiang Shuying Rating : IIA Length : 131 mins. Opening June 13 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] 18 year old Zheng Mi starts the university full of hope as she begins her journey for love. Actually, Zheng Mi grows up with neighbor Lin Jing and this time finally she is accepted into the school next to his. However Lin Jing goes to study overseas and sends no word. Zheng Mi is deeply hurt but builds great friendships with roommates Yuan Yuan, Zhu Xiaobei, Li Weijuan and class elder Old Zhang. In their company she slowly recovers from her heart break. In the polytechnic institute with more guys and girls, beauties Zheng Mi and Yuan Yuan get a lot of attention. Rich kid Xu Kaiyang even begins a passionate pursuit of Zheng Mi, while Yuan Yuan quietly guards her one and only love despite many suitors. A chance misunderstanding turns Old Zhang's roommate Chen into Zheng Mi's nemesis. After repeated retaliation, Zheng Mi is surprised to learn that she has fallen for this cool but kind student... THE TERMINAL TRUST can : Sin Jung Ji Shun Sau d. Masayuki Suo Tamiyo Kusakari, Koji Yakusho, Takao Osawa Site : http://www.thegrandcinema.com.hk/movie_content.aspx?visMovie=2005&visLang=2 Opening June 13 2013 [ THE GRAND HONG KONG ] Based on a novel of the same title by practicing attorney Tatsuki Saku, the director Masayuki Suo wrote the bold screenplay himself for this exquisite and brilliant film that concerning life and death that occur in medical care for the terminally ill through a true love story. MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7 Can : Ngong Ba Dik Lai Muk Lit : The Gift Of A Dumb Pa d. Lee Hwan-Kyung Park Shin-Hye, Kal So-Won, Ryoo Seung-Ryong, Lenght : 127 mins. Opening June 13 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] With the intelligence of a six year, Yong-Goo lives with his 7 year old daughter Ye-Seung. Father and daughter are close and live happily together. Yet Yong-Goo suddenly goes to prison for an accident and misses his baby girl very much. Thus the "bad guys" use every trick they know to sneak Ye-Seung into the prison, reunite father and daughter and triggers a prison miracle... LIAR GAME REBORN d. Hiroaki Matsuyama Shota Matsuda, Mikako Tabe, Mana Ashida Site : http://www.thegrandcinema.com.hk/movie_content.aspx?visMovie=2004&visLang=2 Opening June 12 2013 [ THE GRAND HONG KONG ] Adapted from Shinobu Kaitani’s popular manga series, an invitation letter to the game “Musical Chairs” arrived on the doorstep of pretty college graduate, Yu Shinomiya, along with a briefcase containing a million dollars. She asked her professor Shinichi Akiyama to join her for the game. 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 June 12 2013 Official Site : https://www.facebook.com/SwitchMovie [ 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. REUNION Can : Wai Tai Lit : Remains d. Ryoichi Kimizuka Toshiyuki Nishida, Mirai Shida, Koichi Sato Site : http://www.thegrandcinema.com.hk/movie_content.aspx?visMovie=2003&visLang=2 Opening June 11 2013 [ THE GRAND HONG KONG ] Based on the true story and the reportage by Kota Ishii. Following the Northeastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, countless bodies were carried to makeshift morgues. "Treat them as if they are still alive," Tsuneo Aiba said as he preserved the dignity of the deceased and soften the intense grief of the bereaved. ROCK'N ROLL HOUSEWIVES Can : Si Lai Lok Yu No d. Yoshiko Hoshida Hitomi Kuroki, Tae Kimura, Shizuyo Yamazaki Site : http://www.thegrandcinema.com.hk/movie_content.aspx?visMovie=2008&visLang=2 Opening June 11 2013 [ THE GRAND HONG KONG ] It’s tough to be a “forty-something” woman. A challenging age fraught with frustrations. Fate brought together four such “women on the edge” – to form a rock band?! The film adaptation of Takahisa Igarashi’s best-selling novel “Smoke on the Water 1995” is an irresistible formula of charismatic women + thrilling rock music. A WEDDING INVITATION Can : Fun Sau Hup Yeuk Lit : Break Up Contract d. Oh Ki-Hwan Eddie Peng Yu-Yen, Bai Baihe, Pace Wu (Ng Pui Chi), Jiang Jingfu Rating : IIA Length : 104 mins. Opening June 6 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Li Heng and He Qiaoqiao are childhood sweethearts. They are about to graduate from the university. When Li Heng proposes to He Qiaoqiao he is brutally rejected, the reason is Li Heng cannot satisfy the material conditions that He Qiaoqiao requires. Thus they come to the break up promise that "if they are still single in five years they will wed". As five years about to come to an end, He Qiaoqiao thinks that Li Heng is still waiting for her when she receives a call to invite her to Li Heng and Zhou Rui's wedding! How can He Qiaoqiao yield so easily? She and her friend Maomao team up to get back Li Heng...... THE CONCUBINE Can : Moon Gung Chun Lit : Spring Filled Palace d. Kim Dae-Seung Jo Yeo-Jeong, Kim Dong-Wook, Kim Min-Jun, Park Ji-Young Rating : III Length : 93 mins. Opening June 6 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Becoming the king's concubine for love, Hwa-Yeon in order to survive the dangerous palace has to thoroughly change herself. From the moment when she steps into the palace, everything in the past dies and at the same time a plot for power and royal desire begins. King Sungwon despite having all of the country's women only has Hwa-Yeon in his heart. Even with the love of the king, Hwa-Yeon and the mysterious Kwon-Yoo have already helplessly fallen into a romantic entanglement. The trio gradually is swept into an ever deepening whirlpool of fate in the palace. A COMPANY MAN Can : Kei Yip Sat Sau Lit : Enterprise Killer d. Lim Sang-Yun So Ji-Sub, Lee Mi-Youn, Kim Dong-Jun, Kwak Do-Won, Lee Geung-Young Rating : IIB Length : 96 mins. Opening June 1 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] Hyeong-do is a professional killer working for a company specializing in contract murders. Fronted as an ordinary metal trading company, killing is nothing more than daily business dealings here. One day, he is assigned on a job with a newbie, Hun, who is supposed to be killed afterwards. Before meeting his fate, Hun asks Hyeong-do to do him a favor... After much hesitation, Hyeong-do visits Hun’s house and meets Hun's mother, Mi-yeon. After meeting her, he starts dreaming about a normal life. But the company discovers that Hyeong-do didn’t kill Hun as ordered. Hyeong-do, who now hopes to start a new life with Mi-yeon, finds himself being hunted down by his colleagues... THE GARDEN OF WORDS d. Makoto Shinkai Japanese Animation Length : 45 mins. Opening May 31 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Takao dreams of becoming a professional shoemaker. On a certain rainy morning he skips school to sketch shoes in a Japanese garden, where he runs into a mysterious woman Yukino. Later despite never agreeing to meet they keep running into each other on rainy days...... COUNTDOWN Can : Duet Ming Doh Soh Yeh Lit : Fatal Countdown Night d. Nattawut Poonpiriya Patchara Chirathivat, Jarinporn Joonkiat, Pattarasaya Kruesuwansiri Length : 120 mins. Opening May 20 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG ] As 3 young men welcome the New Year while studying in New York, they run into a crazy man who claims to be Jesus and they spend a memorable New Year's Eve. Jack is a rich kid who claims to be studying in New York but actually is having a great time with the money that his parents send. His roommate Pam is a gold worshipper, with labels all over her she attracts envy. Jack's girlfriend Bee never reveals to anyone her background or her past. They have a New Year's Eve party and calls for a marijuana delivery. A man who claims to be the delivery man rings the bell, swaggers in with marijuana and refuses to leave. He even plays Russian Roulette with them to celebrate New Year's Eve... SEVEN SOMETHING Can : Seung Yeuk 7 Nin Cihng Lit : 7 Year Love Promise d. Jira Maligool, Adisorn Tresirikasem, Paween Parijtipanya Jirayu La-ongmanee, Suthatta Udomslip, Nichkhun, Suquan Bulakul, Sunny Suwanmethanont, Sirin Horwang Length : 150 mins. Opening May 19 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Every 7 years, the stars changes. As astrology affects people's lives, our lives also changes every 7 years. Three Thai romantic films that revolves around the number 7, 14, 21/28 and 42.195 savors the romantic problems of different ages. The first is a story of first love, love appears on facebook with a status change that upsets the girlfriend; the second is a love in the aquarium between a real world actress and a fish feeder in the water. How can people of two different worlds break through and unite? A marathon love breaks through for a 40 year old woman, who stands anew at the starting point of love. THE BILLIONAIRE Can : Yik Man Siu Nin Mung Lit : Billion Youth Dream d. Songyos Sugmakanan Pachara Chirathivat, Walanlak Kumsuwan, Somboonsuk Niyomsiri Length : 130 mins. Opening May 18 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Based on the real life story of "little boss" Tao Kae Noi founder Top Ittipat that rivals facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's. With a mind full of business ideas, Top with courage, persistence and the never say quit determination without any family business support goes from online gaming to roast chestnut, putting his entire family 40 million baht in debt. As he accumulates business knowledge little by little in the market, finally with seaweed that would never catch anyone's eyes he creates the international brand before the age of 20, becomes the "little boss" and truly a billionaire youth. DOCUMENTARY OF AKB48 - NO FLOWER WITHOUT RAIN Can : AKB48 Sum Ching Gei Sut 3: Siu Nui Ngan Lui Dik Bui Hau Lit : AKB48 Heart Journey Documentary 3: Behind A Girl's Tears d. Eiki Takahashi Atsuko Maeda, Yuko Oshima, Yuki Kashiwagi Rating : I Length : 121 mins. Opening May 16 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] AKB48 looks back on the year of 2012 with their new documentary film. Amid the peak of its popularity, Atsuko Maeda, the original member of AKB48 who had been Center of the group since its formation, declared graduation. Shocked by the news, some cry out of desperation and some are worried about the future ahead. August marks an important milestone in the history of AKB who made huge success with the grand Tokyo Dome concerts. However, it’s immediately followed by Maeda’s graduation. Minami Takahashi, the tiny little captain who is going to take up the leader job, therefore declared a surprising departure of AKB48 for their new goal. A CHORUS OF ANGELS Can : But Fong Dik Gum Si Juek Lit : Canaries of the North d. Junji Sakamoto Sayuri Yoshinaga, Kyohei Shibata, Toru Nakamura, Kotaro Satomi, Mirai Moriyama, Hikari Mitsushima, Ryo Katsuji, Aoi Miyazaki, Eiko Koike, Ryuhei Matsuda Rating : IIA Length : 122 mins. Opening May 16 2013 I LOVE YOU, MOM Can : Mama, Ngor Oi Nei Lit : Mama, I Love You d. Casey Chan Lai Ying Gigi Wong Suk Yi, Priscilla Wong Chui Yu, Wang Kai Rating : I Length : 94 mins. Opening May 9 2013 THE INCREDIBLE TRUTH Can : Wan Chuen Lit : Plague Fountain AKA : Yun Gan Jin Fat Lit : Vaporized From the World d. Sam Leong Tak Sum Christy Chung Lai Tai, Liu Yan, Denden, Megumi Kagurazaka, Jun Kunimura, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Tony Ho Wa Chiu Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening May 9 2013 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] An artist named Jiajia promised to show her girl friend Wei Ling around in Japan but eventually fails to show up for no reason. After Wei Ling goes and gets accommodated in a family-run host spring hotel of Shimizu, Jiajia’s Japanese boyfriend, she brings her endless weird experience as if she’s haunted, and the hotel even sinks into a series of horrible homicides, in which the victims are all family members of the Shimizu’s without exception. Every clue found is connected to Jiajia. The survived Shimizu’s servant Tadao grasps Wei Ling to entice the murderer. But whether Jiajia is dead or alive along with the identity of murder remains a secret until the very end of the story. [ 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 Lai Sa, Chin Kar Lok BEAUTIFUL WORLD Can : Gik Doh Hong Wu Nam Lit : Extreme Male Nurse d. Hiroshi Nishitani Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Narumi Yasuda, Meisa Kuroki Site : http://www.thegrandcinema.com.hk/movie_content.aspx?visMovie=2006&visLang=2 Opening June 14 2013 [ THE GRAND HONG KONG ] While struggling to live a “straight” life, ex-yakuza Hikoichi embraced the spirit of “chivalry” as he fought to restore the care facility “Seagull House.” The film reflected the serious social issue of the dire shortage of care facilities for the elderly, it also highlighted the human kindness and chivalrous spirit. THE BOY INSIDE Can : Chum Shui Chet Ji Sum Lit : Sleeping Child's Heart d. Tesu Maeda Tori Matsuzaka, Masaki Suda, Fumi Nikaido, Hiroki Aiba Site : http://www.thegrandcinema.com.hk/movie_content.aspx?visMovie=2007&visLang=2 Opening June 17 2013 [ THE GRAND HONG KONG ] Based on the comic book (1992) by Naito Yamada, Morio was sleeping forever since a swing accident in 6 years old. One day, Morio woke up from 12 years sleep. However he was a 18 years grown physical but 6 years old mental. His friend Mikihiko decided to go through steps with Morio to be adults... BADGES OF FURY Can : But Yi Sun Tam Lit : No Other Godly Detective d. Wang Zi Ming Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit), Wen Zhang, Collin Chou, Jacky Wu Jing, Michelle Chen, Cecilia Liu Shishi, Ada Liu Yan, Opening June 28 2013 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] When a spate of eerie murders erupts across Hong Kong two trouble-making cops are assigned to the case. Young maverick Wang and grizzled vet Huang who is fed up with his reckless younger partner always landing them in hot water. Reaching a dead end after discovering all the victims were former boyfriends of aspiring starlet Liu, the detectives must play a deadly game. One of them must go undercover as Liu's lover to lure the killer out. MIDSUMMER FORMULA Can : Sun Tam Ga Lei Lok 2: Jung Ha Fong Ching Sik Lit : Detective Galileo 2: Midsummer Formula d. Hiroshi Nishitani Masaharu Fukuyama, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Kazuki Kitamura Opening June 29 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Fifth grade student Kyohei's parents are too busy and sends him to his relative's inn for the summer. At the same time university assistant professor of physics Manabu Yukawa due to a Submarine Mineral Resource Development project comes to this rundown small town with a beautiful seaview. However, 400 kilometers outside the inn a male corpse is discovered. The victim is Tsukahara, who checked in on the same day as Manabu Yukawa and was a retired cop. The truth involves a case that Tsukahara investigated 16 years ago... HUNTER X HUNTER: PHANTOM ROUGE Can : Chuen Jik Lip Yun Kei Cheung Ban: Feh Sik Dik Wan Ying d. Yuzo Sato Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 97 mins. Opening June 29 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest that is full of natural resources, a minority tribe known as the Kurta clan resides. According to tribe rules, they cannot go to the outside world and can only live silently in the peaceful forest. One day, something happened... The dangerous level S pirate organization the Phantom Troupe eradicates the entire Kurta Clan. The Troupe's goal is the Kurta Clan's rouge eye. Their eyes turn red when their emotions are heightened and are known as one of the seven great beauties of the world. The only survivor of the clan is young Kurapika, who swears to avenge his clan and becomes a hunter. To find his great hunter father, Gon and Killua have been on the road. On the way he hear the news that Kurapika's eyes have been stolen! Is it the work of the "Phantom Troupe"? Gon and others arrive there and the culprit is actually one of the Kurta Clan. Why would someone from the tribe do this? BLIND DETECTIVE Can : Man Tam d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sammi Cheng Sau Man Opening July 4 2013 Official Site : https://www.facebook.com/BlindDetectiveMovie [ 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. TALES FROM THE DARK Can : Kei Wan Yeh Lit : Fantasy Night d. Fruit Chan Gor, Gordon Chan Ka Seung, Lawrence Ah Mon (Lau Kwok Cheung) Opening July 4 2013 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] 6 twisted tales, 6 acclaimed directors, 6 horrifying ways to mess with your fear. UNBEATABLE AKA : MMA Can : Gik Jin Lit : Extreme War d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Eddie Peng Yu-Yen, Opening July 4 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Over the hill Hong Kong boxer Wong Ching Fai becomes a lost middle age man who is ridden in gambling debt. Rich kid Doi Si Chai loses everything due to his father's business failure. Two lost souls who were once at their prime, one to avoid debt collectors and the other to find his father, run into each other in Macau and become master and disciple. Fai in order to regain his life dignity and Chai in order to encourage his missing father not to give up step into the MMA ring and challenge strong opponents without any fear. TALES FROM THE DARK Can : Mai Lei Yeh Lit : Eerie Night d. Lee Chi Ngai, Teddy Robin Kwan, Simon Yam Tat Wa Tony Leung Ka Fai, Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, DaDa Chan Jing Length : 114 mins. Opening June 28 2013 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening July 11 2013 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] 6 twisted tales, 6 acclaimed directors, 6 horrifying ways to mess with your fear. [ NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Based on Lilian Lee’s best-selling novel series, Tales from the Dark Part 1 comprises three segments directed by Fruit Chan, Lee Chi Ngai, and actor Simon Yam in his directorial debut. One chilly night, veteran villain hitter Chu meets an uncommon client, a pretty 20-ish girl who pays her to curse four villains without knowing their names. Mysteriously, the performance of each cursing ceremony delivers a gruesome death. The final villain—or is it victim?—reveals a chilling, unbearable secret. 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 Opening July 25 2013 Official Site: https://www.facebook.com/SexDutiesUnit [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Four Special Duties Unit members who face difficulties with love, family and work cross the border for a crazy weekend in Macau...... THE ROOFTOP Can : Tin Toi d. Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun), Xu Fan, Li Xinai, Alan Ko (Or Yau Lun), Kenny Bee (Chung Chung To), Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Wang Xueqi Opening July 25 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] Gao and his friends living on the rooftop is the happiest bunch in the city of Galilee. Though life could be tough in this bustling metropolis, that doesn’t stop them from churning out songs and dance to the zest of life by night. But when Gao meets his dream girl Sian, a beautiful billboard girl who has ever since captured him, fate takes him on a wild ride through romance, friendship, gang rivalry, told in enchanting melodies and stunning dance numbers. HK HENTAI KAMEN Can : Bin Tai Chiu Yun Lit : Pervert Superman d. Yuichi Fukuda Ryohei Suzuki, Fumika Shimizu Opening July 25 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] High school student Kyosuke Shikijo inherits his father's sense of justice. In a bank robbery he accidentally puts woman's underwear on his head and captures the culprit, thus becoming a hero. Since thus, he becomes the woman's underwear masked, fish net stocking wearing hero of justice. His power changes with different woman's underwear masks. Every time he appears he would announce, "This is my inari sushi". THE WAY WE DANCE Can : Kong Mo Pai Lit : Mad Dance Style d. Adam Wong Sau Ping Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik, Lokman Yeung, Tommy Guns, Paul Wong Koon Chung Length : 110 mins. Opening March 31 2013 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening August 8 2013 Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/eng/film/detail/37177.html [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Fa, with a zeal to dance, finally gets to leave her sordid life at her parents' tofu shop when she enters university and joins a hip-hop club. She stumbles into the world of dance competition between rival groups and a love complication between the group leader, his ex-lover, an aspiring tai-chi master and herself. But in the end, the show must go on! An unprecedented on-screen performance from the best B-boys in Hong Kong and beyond. THE MIDAS TOUCH Can : Chiu Cup Gaing Lei Yun Lit : Super Manager d. Fung Chih-Chiang Chapman To Man Jat, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Gao Yunxiang, Christie, Alice Luo Shi, Una Xie, Zhuang Jiemeng, Venus Wong Man Yik, Angela Hui Ching Wan, Zhang Zhi-Qian, Jenny Lau Wai Huen Opening August 15 2013 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Successful debt collector Chiu takes pity on a group of wannabe pop starlets when he goes to collect from the agency they are signed with. Naively thinking that he can do a better job in launching their careers, Chiu takes over the company in lieu of the debt but starts to realize that he may have bitten off more than he can chew. Hoping that things might change with a more strategic approach, he hires experienced talent manager Suen but with money running low and the company on the brink of bankruptcy, a dejected Chiu is soon ready to admit that his Midas touch has run out until a Korean showbiz entity expresses interest in the girls. Now Chiu has to decide whether he is willing to say goodbye to his investment and, more importantly, to a dream he has come so close to achieving. HARDCORE COMEDY Can : Chong Hau Mei Lit : Heavy Flavor d. Henri Wong Chi Hang, Andy Lo (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 Length : 92 mins. Opening July 6 2013 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening August 2013 [ NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] There’s something for everyone in this raunchy, over-the-top post-Vulgaria three-part omnibus. It’s the ultimate genre mash-up, a heady and hilarious brew of action-packed superhero exploits, obscene erotica, psychedelic narcotics, heart warming romance, crossdressing, mobster vendettas, plus insane car stunts! Turtles! Iced tea! A dance extravaganza! Coming soon!—you get the idea. DOCUMENTARY OF AKB48 - SHOW MUST GO ON Can : AKB48 Sum Ching Gei Sut 2: Sau Seung Gor Hau Joi Jui Mung Lit : AKB48 Heart Journey Documentary 2: Chasing Dream After Injury d. Eiki Takahashi Atsuko Maeda, Yuko Oshima, Yuki Kashiwagi Rating : I Length : 121 mins. Opening August 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] AKB48 looks back on the year of 2012 with their new documentary film. Amid the peak of its popularity, Atsuko Maeda, the original member of AKB48 who had been Center of the group since its formation, declared graduation. Shocked by the news, some cry out of desperation and some are worried about the future ahead. August marks an important milestone in the history of AKB who made huge success with the grand Tokyo Dome concerts. However, it’s immediately followed by Maeda’s graduation. Minami Takahashi, the tiny little captain who is going to take up the leader job, therefore declared a surprising departure of AKB48 for their new goal. MR. GO Can : Chiu Cup Gui Sing 3D Lit : Super Giant Ape 3D d. Kim Yong-Hwa Xu Jiao, Kim Kang-Woo, Sung Dong-Il Opening August 2013 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 September 6 2013 Opening October 24 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. 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 September 12 2013 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] When a young couple moves into a home, they find a mysterious doll that changes their lives forever. DOCUMENTARY OF AKB48 - TO BE CONTINUED Can : AKB48 Sum Ching Gei Sut 1: Sut Nin Hau Wui Hong Gum Tin Lit : AKB48 Heart Journey Documentary 1: Ten Years Later Looking Back At Today d. Eiki Takahashi Atsuko Maeda, Yuko Oshima, Yuki Kashiwagi Rating : I Length : 121 mins. Opening September 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] AKB48 looks back on the year of 2012 with their new documentary film. Amid the peak of its popularity, Atsuko Maeda, the original member of AKB48 who had been Center of the group since its formation, declared graduation. Shocked by the news, some cry out of desperation and some are worried about the future ahead. August marks an important milestone in the history of AKB who made huge success with the grand Tokyo Dome concerts. However, it’s immediately followed by Maeda’s graduation. Minami Takahashi, the tiny little captain who is going to take up the leader job, therefore declared a surprising departure of AKB48 for their new goal. THAT DEMON WITHIN 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), Lam Ka Wa, Liu Kai Chi, Au Kam Tong, Lee Kwok Lun, Ken Wong Hap Hei, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Xie Jieting, Shatina Chen Opening October 3 2013 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] By a strange twist of fate, dutiful Hong Kong policeman Dan saves the life of the leader of a violent gang of armed robbers. When they commit another crime, Dan is determined to put an end to their activities. He works with the leader, whom the gang had betrayed, to engineer a plan to wreak havoc within the gang and let the gangsters kill one another. But it becomes increasingly obvious to Dan and to his colleagues that Dan is suffering from a severe mental disorder, and Dan finds that instead of upholding the law as a righteous police officer, he has now become a fugitive wanted for murder. Dan changes his plan and executes one final move that is certain to wipe out all traces of the gang and restore his reputation as a good police officer. BLACK COMEDY Can : Hak Sik Hei Ket d. Wilson Chin Kwok Wai Chapman To Man Jat, Wong Cho Nam, Jacqueline Chong, Kimmy Tong Fei, Jim Chim Shui Man, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Jerry Koo Ming Wa, Alvina Kong Yan Yin, Barbie Liu (Ha Wai Yu), Connie Man Hoi Ling Opening October 10 2013 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Detective Johnny Du was smart and agile but his height of 5'' 4' has hindered him from joining the G4 protection detail for the Chief Executive. His sassy girlfriend Angel bullies him all the time, leaving him depressed at work and at home. His helplessness soon attracts Vincent, the Devil Prince and Jim, the Angel to fight for his soul. FIRESTORM Can : Fung Bo Lit : Storm d. Alan Yuen Kam Lun Andy Lau Tak Wa, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Hu Jun, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Yao Chen, Chin Kar Lok, Michael Tong Man Lun, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Vinz Sze Cho Nam Opening October 24 2013 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A hardboiled police inspector, hot on the trails of a notorious criminal crew, determines to put an end to this madness, even if it means crossing his moral line. [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] A crew of seasoned criminals led by the notorious Nam, armed with high-powered weapons, pulls off another smooth and violent armored car heist in broad daylight in a crowded street. Whoever tries to get in their way, they will show no mercy. This puts the police force to shame and humiliation. A hardboiled police inspector hot on the trail of the notorious criminal crew, is determined to put an end to this madness, even if it means crossing his moral boundaries. INFERNO 3D Can : Toh Chook Sun Tin Lit : Escape To Living Daylight d. Oxide Pang Shun, Danny Pang Fat Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Angelica Lee Sinjie Opening September 26 2013 in Malaysia Opening October 31 2013 [ 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... AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT 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, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), William Chan Wai Ting, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Liu Kai Chi, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Bai Bing, Michelle Wai (Si Nga), Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Opening November 7 2013 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The bond of brotherhood is always stronger when you can be pitched into a life and death situation at any time and the only thing that gets you through the inferno is the trust that your brother will have your back. The firefighters of Hong Kong’s Pillar Point division who are expecting a quiet night to see off their retiring chief find their faith in each other stretched to the limits when a small fire at a liquor warehouse threatens to plunge the whole of Hong Kong into darkness if it spreads to a nearby power plant supplying natural gas. Politics, rivalry, and suspicion all come into play when dubious decisions are made, warnings are ignored and colleagues start to fall. Can the Pillar Point brotherhood survive the night, if not the fire, with their trust in each other intact? IP MAN 3 d. Wilson Yip Wai Shun Donnie Yen Chi Tan Opening December 19 2013 in Malaysia THE WHITE STORM AKA : METAMORPHOSIS AKA : 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 Opening December 26 2013 in Malaysia [ 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... ICEMAN 3D AKA : THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D Can : Bing Fung Hup Lit : Frozen Hero d. Law Wing Cheong Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Eva Huang Shengyi, Wang Baoqiang, Simon Yam Tat Wa Opening January 30 2014 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] An imperial guard from the Ming Dynasty and his rival are both caught in an avalanche and buried for centuries until being discovered. While the bodies are shipped on the way to Hong Kong for further analysis, the two are accidentally defrosted and revived, and they continue their rivalry in the modern era. --- [ 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 * OVER THE LIMIT SHOW LUO 2013 WORLD LIVE TOUR DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 2 2013 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Cow Palace 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City CA 94014 TICKET PRICES: VIP $168, 138, 108, 88, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOVATION: ONLINE: http://www.FacEntertainment.com * 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$250, 180, 125, 95, 70, 50 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: WORLD VISION: 604-295-4800 ONLINE: http://www.cantonproductions.com/ * NANCY SIT KA YIN, LOUIS YEN (YUEN SIU CHEUNG) AND KING KONG DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 27 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road, Rama ON L0K 1T0 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$ 310.59, 163.69, 107.19, 84.59 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: CASINO RAMA: http://www.casinorama.com/Live/Artist/Nancy-Sit,-Louis-Yuen---king-kong.aspx TICKET MASTER CANADA: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004AA9180ABC01 * NIKI CHOW AND EDMOND LEUNG IN CONCERT ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME: Saturday night/Sunday Morning, July 21 2013 @ 1AM VENUE LOCATION: Circus Maximus Theater Caesars Casino Atlantic City 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City NJ 08401 TICKET PRICES: VIP $138, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 135-05 40 Road 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 5609 8th Ave. Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Bowery Pharmacy Inc. 95 Bowery St. New York NY 212.219.0449 Sampan Travel Service 170 Canal St #201 212.431.3557 Global Travel International Corp. 1681 RT. 27 Suite 3 Edison NJ 732.819.6883 Yang Tze Trading Inc. 933 Arch Street L/L Philadelphia PA 197107 215.922.8700 * NATALIE SIN DATE AND TIME: Sunday, July 14 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road, Rama ON L0K 1T0 Canada TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: CASINO RAMA: http://www.casinorama.com/Live/Artist/Natalie-Sin.aspx TICKET MASTER CANADA: http://www.ticketmaster.ca//event/10004AB17FE22DF4 * GARY CHAW SENSATIONALLY LAS VEGAS CONCERT 2013 DATE AND TIME: Saturday July 13 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: The Colosseum Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: $188, 128, 68, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.jadeentertain.com/blog/?p=189 * HACKEN LEE HAK KUN WORLD TOUR 2013 DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 26 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road, Rama ON L0K 1T0 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$ 310.59, 163.69, 107.19, 84.59 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: CASINO RAMA: http://www.casinorama.com/Live/Artist/Hacken-Lee.aspx TICKET MASTER CANADA: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004AA30E54BE8C * KENNETH CHOI WORLD CONCERT TOUR 2013 DATE AND TIME: Friday, June 21 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Jack Singer Concert Hall Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts 205 8 Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 0K9 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$ 168, 88, 68, 48 plus service charges TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Online: http://www.cantonproductions.com/canton/entertainment/ken_choi2013.html Ticket Hotline: 1 888-984-4498 Wah Lung Chinese Herbs 9650 Harvest Hills Blvd. NE Calgary AB Wah Pek Chinese Herbs Company Ltd. 308A Centre Street SE Calgary AB Wah Hing Herbs & Ginseng Unit 800G 999 36th St. NE Calgary AB T2A 7X6 * KENNETH CHOI WORLD CONCERT TOUR 2013 DATE AND TIME: Sunday, June 16 2013 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road Richmond BC V6X 3P8 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$ 168, 88, 68, 48 plus service charges TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Online: http://www.cantonproductions.com/canton/entertainment/ken_choi2013.html Ticket Master Canada http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004A74EC01199D 604-331-4488 River Rock Ticket Office 8811 River Road Richmond BC MAL Audio Ltd 1033-8300 Capstan Way Richmond BC V6X 4B7 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending June 9 2013 10 LONG WEEKEND Can : Hung Ling Ga Kei Lit : Murderous Spirit Holiday d. Taweewat Wantha Namcha Sheranut, Shin Chiawut, Sean Jindachote, Nott Akaranat, Golf Natpassara, Tha Kittilpat 9 THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT 2: GHOSTS OF GEORGIA d. Tom Elkins Abigail Spencer, Emily Alyn Lind, Chad Michael Murray, Katee Sackhoff 8 IRON MAN 3 d. Shane Black Robert Downey Jr., Gwenyth Paltrow, Ben Kingsley 7 STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS d. J.J. Abrams Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch 6 THE GREAT GATSBY d. Baz Luhrmann Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan 5 AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA Can : Jung Gok Hup For Yun Lit : China Partners d. Peter Chan Ho Sun Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Tong Dawei, Du Juan 4 PEE MAK PHRAKANONG Can : Hat Gwai Ah Soh Lit : Scary Ghost Sister in Law d. Banjong Pisanthanakun Mario Maurer, Davika Hoorne 3 FAST AND FURIOUS 6 d. Justin Lin Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris "Ludacris'" Bridges, Luke Evans, Elsa Pataky, Gina Carano 2 THE HANGOVER PART III d. Todd Phillips Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis 1 AFTER EARTH d. M. Night Shyamalan Jaden Smith, Will Smith ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS PEE MAK PHRAKANONG Rating : IIB Length : 113 mins. Opening May 16 2013 [ ASIAN WIKI ] In the Rattanakosin Kingdom, Mak leaves his pregnant wife Nak to join the war and meets four soldiers who become his best friends. During this time, his wife Nak struggles to give birth to their baby. When the war ends, Mak invites his friends to visit Phra Khanong and meet his beautiful wife Nak. Meanwhile, rumors fly around town that Nak is a ghost. His four friends and villagers trying to tell Mak that his wife is already dead. AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA Rating : IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening May 30 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] In the 80s, three university buddies fight, chase girls and dream of going to America together. In the turbulence of time, some American dreams are fulfilled and others shattered -- only the "new dream" of founding an English school tightly bounds the trio together and creates a legend of a 6.3 billion educational kingdom. Cheng Dongqing is a country boy from a farming village; Meng Xiaojun is an intellectual elite; Wang Yang is a romantic poet. A trio of three extremes, they are tied together by an American dream. They apply for visas but only two get them. Cheng Dongqing returns disappointed and can only remain in the university to teach, but he is fired for privately tutoring; Meng Xiaojun thinks that he can succeed in America but can only work as a busboy; Wang Yang falls for an American girl and gives up on leaving home. Cheng Dongqing has nothing and can only secretly teach in a fast food shop. As the number of his students grows, he invites Wang Yang to join him. Then Meng Xiaojung returns home to join them and "New Dream" school is officially founded. The trio with charm and unique teaching methods has unprecedented success with the school. Cheng Dongqing is shaped into a teacher who has studied overseas, from a country bumpkin to a leader and much to the envy of Meng Xiaojun. As the misunderstanding grows between them, Wang Yang is stuck in the middle... LONG WEEKEND Rating : IIB Length : 96 mins. Opening June 6 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In every teen gang there’s always the bullied – the one meek guy who’s the butt of every joke and who bears the brunt of the bullying gang-leaders. THONGSOOK is that person. He’s a shy, nerdy, childlike teenager who’s always harassed and made fun of by his friends since he was a boy. Luckily Thongsook has a best friend in NAM, a girl who’s grown up with him and looks after him whenever she can. When Thongsook and Nam enter college, they hang out with a new group of friends: BOY, JACK, BEAM and PUI. As usual, these new friends enjoy making fun of Thongsook, a fate that the young man has to endure with hardly a protest. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, June 8 2013 15 TURN LEFT, TURN RIGHT Can : Heung Jor Heung Yau io http://youtu.be/FkwFQeVNFJw 14 CHILDHOOD Can : Siu Si Hau Soda Green http://youtu.be/xpT7av-kiXg 13 IF THIS IS LOVE Can : Yu Gor Jeh Si Ching Ivana Wong Yuen Chi http://youtu.be/0Vov9bzUqaA 12 GOAL Jane Zhang Liangying http://youtu.be/aRTU2OUV1JM 11 MOONLIGHT THAT CANNOT BE SHUT OFF Can : Guan Dut Diu Dik Yuet Guong Harlem Yu Ching Hing http://youtu.be/etT2ERxzXAU 10 A HEART SONG Can : Yut Sau Sum Gor Summer Junke Junyi http://youtu.be/wy326C4BmNI 9 BORED BOY Can : Mo Liu Nam Hai Gary Chaw (Cho Gat) http://youtu.be/xanDBGaaiuk 8 LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Can : Oi Oi Oi Oi MoMo Wu (Ng Mok Sau) http://youtu.be/slBD8uIcB3E 7 DON'T WANT TO LISTEN Can : But Seung Ting Cheryl Lee (Lee Yun Yi) http://youtu.be/C1LKOSotXMI 6 TO YOUTH Can : Ji Ching Chun Faye Wong http://youtu.be/Nmm3Xdj5twI 5 PURELY ACCIDENTAL Can : Shun Shook Yi Oi Penny Dai Pui Nei http://youtu.be/snRaHXpS3uI 4 WAIT Can : Dun Dun Olivia Ong http://youtu.be/LdSvRWR921Q 3 WANT TO TELL YOU Can : Seung Dui Nei Shuet Aska Yang (Yeung Chung Wai) http://youtu.be/5jgFObA3RAk 2 TO ME Can : Cup Ji Gei Michael Wong (Kong Leung) http://youtu.be/By3ys9SPi28 1 LOVE IN THE SAME BOAT Can : Tung Jau Ji Ching Jacky Cheung Hok Yau , Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/ZzLQaoYVxqY ------ [ 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 the Oklahoma Tornado. For more information please visit the American Red Cross site: http://www.redcross.org/ for victims of the Sichuan earthquake. For more information please visit the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: http://www.ifrc.org/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/china/volunteers-undertake-search-and-rescue-in-sichuan-after-earthquake-61276/ 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 Three: Laughter and Love at the Box Office! We here at the Korean Cultural Service love to laugh, and judging from the hilarious and heartwarming blockbusters that have smashed records across Korea in the recent years, we’re clearly not alone! Comedies and romances are hotter than ever, and fans around the world can’t get enough of the feeling they get from smiling, crying… and being in love! With that in mind, we’re bringing New York City four of Korea’s most recent comedic (and romantic) box office hits, so join us this Spring for a quartet of brilliant, sweet, and oftentimes hysterical gems that you’re sure to remember forever! Tuesday, June 25, 2013 @ 7PM A WEREWOLF BOY (2012) From director Jo Sung-Hee comes a timeless romance about young, innocent love and the lengths we will go for passion and promise. When a young girl, played by Park Bo-Young, moves into an old house, she’s startled by the discovery of a “wolf boy” locked inside the property’s barn. As she slowly teaches him how to behave like a normal human boy, they begin to realize their affections for each other, even though another man has set his sights on the her. The biggest romantic hit in the history of Korean cinema, this tale of star-crossed tenderness will have you dabbing away tears of joy and believing in true love all over again! Tuesday, June 11, 2013 @ 7PM ARCHITECTURE 101 (2012) Architect Seung-Min (Uhm Tae-Woong) receives a visit from a woman who wants his assistance in building a new home. The only catch is that she’s his old first love, and life had taken them both in very different directions. Now thrust back into a series of memories he’d long since tried to forget, Seung-Min is torn between the love of his past and the reality of his present. A heartbreaking but beautiful story of the lessons we learn as we grow, Architecture 101 was one of 2012’s biggest hits – with bold, beautiful cause. --- [ WHAT IS YOUR CHAFFING EDITOR LISTENING TO ] LOVE IN THE SAME BOAT Can : Tung Jau Ji Ching Jacky Cheung Hok Yau , Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/ZzLQaoYVxqY ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com