From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (June 20 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. Lau Ka Leung who passed away on the 25th from cancer complications at age 78 B. Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) who celebrates his birthday on the 23rd C. Carol Yeung Ngan who celebrates her birthday on the 23rd D. Cherrie Ying Choi Yi who celebrates her birthday on the 20th E. Michelle Reis (Lee Ka Yun) who celebrates her birthday on the 20th F. Marco Ngai Chun Kit whose mother passed away on the 20th from liver cancer G. 2R's Rosanne Wong Yuen Kwan who gave birth to a 8.2 pound baby boy on the 19th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2013/06/26) Jackie Chan and Mainland stars Liu Ye, Jing Tian and others two days ago attended the film POLICE STORY 2013 (GAING CHAT GOO SI 2013)'s press conference in Shanghai. Liu Ye revealed that he would be his first collaboration with Jackie Chan, thus he was afraid at first. Luckily Jackie Chan brought out huangjiu that he has collected for 60 years and pulled them closer together. Later Liu Ye remembered to praised Jackie Chan's acting. When Jackie Chan saw the film poster, he joked that his skin quality was not good enough and praised Jing Tian for being well maintained. "How can my skin turn out like this, it should be as tender as Jing Tian's." * (2013/06/26) Grand Master of a generation Lau Ka Leung yesterday morning at 10:17AM due to complications from bone marrow function degradation passed away at the Union Hospital. He was 76. Lau Ka Leung's family and friends were by his side when he passed. He departed peacefully in the arms of his wife Mary Jean Remier (Yung Jing Jing) and his children. Lau Ka Leung was a silver screen tough guy and in reality a cancer fighter. His other side was tenderness of a tough guy, on his bed were two white roses that symbolized pure love. With 30 years between them, he and Yung Jing Jing experienced turbulence from being in love to marriage. They maintained 25 years of marriage, as Lau Ka Leung was romantic until the final moment of his life! Yesterday the hospital announced the news of Lau Ka Leung's passing. Survivor Yung Jing Jing was heart broken and unable to attend the press conference. Lau Ka Leung's good friend Nat Chan Pak Cheung represented the family at the press conference. In the afternoon Yung Jing Jing thanked everyone for their concern on facebook and said that her husband Lau Ka Leung left very peaceful. He hoped that everyone understood her current emotions and give her and the family space to mourn Master Lau's passing. She wrote, "He left very peacefully, in my tight embrace he entered Heaven. At the time many friends, children, young brother, nephew and niece were among went on their kneels to send him on his way." Yung Jing Jing said that she has already arranged for the attending physician to explain the process to the media. Chan Pak Cheung was the Master Lau appointed "funeral committee chair" and would announce the details. Yung Jing Jing thanked everyone for their condolences and said that if she had something she wanted to say she would directly say it on facebook. Later Yung Jing Jing revealed on facebook that she planned to take her daughters for a short stay at the nunnery to pray and be on a vegetarian diet for Master Lau. Tomorrow (Thursday) she would need 49 family members and friends who were believers to chant the Ksitigarbha scripture. The passing of her husband Lau Ka Leung had enormous impact on Yung Jing Jing. Because their residence was filled with memories of their life together, even a strong woman like her could not help but break down from heartache. She wrote that she felt exhausted, heart broken with blood and tears; she did not dare to see anything or any memory. At night Yung Jing Jing revealed something about Master Lau's funeral and said that Ah Lek was the only person who Master Lau asked to see. He even declined to see old friends of 50 years. She said that the funeral will break through the traditional format as a mix of Chinese and the West. It will have eulogy segments from friends. It will take place at the Universal Funeral Parlor without a set date yet. Items at home reminded Yung Jing Jing of him. Earlier she has soaked many bottles of lemon vinegar for Master Lau. She took a photo and said that it would be 90 days on July 4th, but Master Lau could not wait. She also said that she was heart broken, everything reminded her of him. Even when she closed her eyes she was missing him. The balloon from her birthday earlier was still floating, only she felt that she had no more air. She also said that the maid told her and she felt Master Lau has returned home in the living room. Yesterday Master Lau's younger brother Lau Ka Wing said that when his brother passed he was at ease, with children, family and friends around her. Lau Ka Wing has always been close to his brother. He said, "Lately because he was in poor health, he went out less. He has had cancer for over a decade and relied on medication to control his condition. He seemed to have become friends with the hospital. At his age, still being still tough he truly was amazing! I watched friends like Wan Lo (Wan Chi Wai) and Big Silly (Shing Fui On) passed. Every life and choices were different. My brother's willing to life was very strong!" Lau Ka Wing also said that his brother was already over 70. His body deteriorated at his weakest and he also had complications. The family was helpless to accept this reality. As for Master Lau's wishes, he said that everything has been planned long ago and he already told his wife. He said that his brother was vain and romantic. When he knew that his health was getting worse, he asked his assistant to buy two white roses to place next to him when he passed. Yesterday on his bed were white roses. Speaking of Yung Jing Jing refusing to leave or abandon Master Lau, he said that his brother and sister in law were truly great. In the past he would worry about the two younger daughters, but now they are grown. The older daughter is a lawyer in Singapore and the younger daughter is a law school graduate. He had no regret in life. Lau Ka Wing said that his brother was well respected and hoped that people who liked Lau Ka Leung movies would always remember the name "Lau Ka Leung". Master Lau in his television interviews also said that he wanted people to remember that he was Lau Ka Leung. Master Lau Ka Leung, have a safe journey! Chan Pak Cheung yesterday attended the press conference as the Lau Ka Leung funeral committee chair. He tearfully said that Lau Ka Leung asked him to handle his affairs. The funeral will take place at the Universal Funeral Parlor in Hung Hom with Buddhist ceremonies. The date and the pallbearer list has not been set yet. After Master Lau's cremation his remains will be buried in Po Fook Hill. Ah Lek pointed out that Lau Ka Leung had no remaining wish and no regret, he passed away very peacefully! Ah Lek said, "Lau Ka Leung is an elder friend who I respected. We have known each for several decades. In his final years, we often met for dinner and watched horse races. Before he passed he knew that everyone (media) was concerned and asked me to make arrangements. I have been visiting him over these few days and knew that he was very close." Yesterday Ah Lek after receiving the news of Lau Ka Leung's death immediately contacted the Performing Artist Guild, the Film Director's Guild and the Stuntman Association and hoped that everyone would be able to send Lau Ka Leung on his final journey. He said, "I would do all I can to make the ceremony nice and neat. Both of his families (former wife and current wife Yung Jing Jing) both contacted me and met with me. At the time everyone would attend." He said that when Lau Ka Leung passed, both families were by his side. Ah Lek said that Lau Ka Leung did not say who he would miss, because two days ago his speech was already unclear and needed machine assistance to breathe. He realized that he did not have much time. On the other hand his daughters were very heart broken and reluctant to see their father pass so fast. They rushed back to Hong Kong a week ago and fortunately received a suite at the hospital. Thus they were able to keep their father company. Lau's daughter with his former wife and his young brother also kept visiting. He said, "Lau Ka Wing was too heart broken to see anyone, I am attending in his place." As for Yung Jing Jing, he said, "Of course she is heart broken, but she expected this. She has been with Lau Ka Leung for so many years and been very attentive." Ah Lek pointed out that Lau Ka Leung did not have any unfulfilled, remaining wish or regret. "He kept a very open mind, his will to live was very strong. Because he was so tough he was able to have so many chemo treatment. Yet he wasn't young anymore and had complications." He joked that when he talked horses with Lau Ka Leung he was very spirited, otherwise his immune system was a little worse. He praised Lau Ka Leung for his optimism and toughness. "He was a grand master of a generation with a very competitive heart. He didn't feel this illness was anything and that he would recover. Unfortunately the disease was beyond control!" Lau Ka Leung kept a low profile and few knew about his illness. Ah Lek believed that his colleagues would regret Lau Ka Leung's passing and revealed that Master's only remaining disciple was Adam Cheng Siu Chau. Ah Lek's connection with Lau Ka Leung came from Wong Hung Sau. He said, "I am not his disciple, but I am 'Leung's descendant' because he made Wong Hung Sau a star. Back then Wong Hung Sau rose to fame with his SHAOLIN MANTIS (TONG LONG), Wong Hung Sau is his disciple. You can say that I am his disciple's husband, but privately we are good friends. Although I didn't make kung fu film and has never worked on his movies, our relationship was like that of a teacher and a friend. He taught me a lot." Lau Ka Leung would always remain in the audience's heart with his real kung fu agility. Yet in hearts of the women he loved he definitely was a romantic man; among his past romances, aside from marriages with his former wife Ho Sau Ha and current wife Yung Jing Jing, he and Wai Ying Hung also had a deep relationship that was like mentor and friend. Lau Ka Leung started as a stuntman but was lucky with the ladies. Despite being married to "Sam Mui Jeh" Ho Sau Ha and had four daughters and a son, he often had girlfriends around him; Lau Ka Leung cast Wai Ying Hung in MY YOUNG AUNTIE (JEUNG BUI) and she with this film won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress. Master Lau cultivated her to become an action actress. Their mentor and friend like relationship led to a lot of rumors. Another female star Pei Ju-hua also was rumored to have vied for Master Lau's attention. However in the eyes of "Sam Mui Jeh" they were all just passing fancy. She did not expect that when Lau Ka Leung met Yung Jing Jing, the fate of their marriage would change. Lau Ka Leung admitted at the time that his relationships have become "messy" . When they met in 1983 they fell in passionate love despite their 29 year age difference. In 1988 they wed. Yung Jing Jing said that because she did not her half a year old daughter was illegitimate they publicized their marriage. Then they had another daughter. Lau Ka Leung was very close with his two daughters with Yung Jing Jing. He even joked that with these two daughters all relationships have been conquered. Even when Yung Jing Jing suddenly was swept into lawyer Lam King Yip's mysterious death in 2001, Lau Ka Leung still supported his wife. Rumors did not harm their relationship at all. Wai Ying Hung won the 1st Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress with the Lau Ka Leung directed kung fu film MY YOUNG AUNTIE (JEUNG BUI) and rose to fame, solidifying her action actress image and position. At the same time, she and Lau Ka Leung were rumored to be in love. Despite Lau being married, Siu Hung still constantly paired up with Lau Ka Leung without any hesitation and made the rumors red hot. Later they were rumored to be done because of Yung Jing Jing, Siu Hung became very heart broken and thinner. Thus when asked about Lau Ka Leung, Siu Hung was reluctant to say much. Siu Hung was working on a series yesterday and learned about Lau Ka Leung's passing from reporters. She said, "I haven't had contact with him in a very long time. He hasn't approached people like us for over a decade." Would she call Yung Jing Jing with her condolences? She said, "I don't have her number." Famous martial art action director Lau Ka Leung battled cancer for almost 20 years. Cancer and complication forced him to retire from his lifelong love, but he still left contributions to martial arts and the film industry. Lau Ka Leung was born in Guangdong in 1936 to a martial art family. At age 9 he studied martial art with his father Lau Cham. He was the four generation descendant of Wong Fei Hung. His father was the disciple of Wong Fei Hung's disciple Lam Sai Wing, which made him love martial art and the spirit of martial art studies for life. Master Lau at age 18 followed his father into the film industry, starting as an extra and a stuntman. In his 50 year performing career he has made over 400 films, he first became the action director in SOUTH DRAGON, NORTH PHOENIX (NAM LUNG BUT FUNG). His claim to fame was the 1965 film THE JADE BOW (WON HOI YUK GUNG YUEN). Master Lau performed in many Wong Fei Hung films. In 1975 he became a director, his first film THE SPIRITUAL BOXER (SUN DA) became a box office hit. Later films like THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN (SIU LUM SAM SUP LOK FONG) and SHAOLIN TEMPLE 3 MARTIAL ARTS OF SHAOLIN (NAM BUT SIU LUM) made even bigger splashes. He even formed his own stunt team. He imported the "wire" work from Japan in the 60s and improved on it, it still remained popular today. Master Lau made action stars out of Gordon Liu (Lau Ka Fai), Alexander Fu Shing, Wai Ying Hung and others. Cheng Siu Chau was one of his disciples as well. Lau Ka Leung with THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN won the Best Action award in Cannes. DRUNKEN MASTER 2 (JUI KUEN 2) brought him the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography. In 2005 with SEVEN SWORDS (CHUT GIM) he won the Golden Horse Best Action Design. Master Lau in 2006 Hong Kong International Film Festival and the 2010 Hong Kong Film Award received Lifetime Achievement awards for his contribution to film and action films. Many artists were sadden to hear about Lau Ka Leung's passing. Gordon Liu (Lau Ka Fai) is the god son of Lau Ka Leung's mother and Lau Ka Leung brought him into the film industry. Currently recovering, he was stunned when he saw the news. His guardian Fan Yik Man said, "When Brother Ka Fai found out his eyes were all red. When he gets upset he refuses to speak so he didn't say anything. I am very worried about Brother Ka Fai's condition. Now he can't be emotional. I need to get an understanding of his moods, I am afraid that he may refuse to eat." John Chiang Dai Wai once followed Lau Ka Leung to be a stuntman with Tong Kai. He said, "He suffered from this illness for 10 or 20 years, which was truly amazing. Two months ago I even wanted to meet him for tea, but he was rumored to have pneumonia and lost most of his immunity. However he comforted us and said that he was fine. Even the doctor said it was a miracle." Jason Lau (Pai Piao) worked with Master Lau Ka Leung on many films during the Shaw era. They also had many scenes together in Master Lau's final film SEVEN SWORDS. Pai Piao lamented his friend's passing. "Normally we would meet for tea to catch up once or twice a week with friends. Each time Master Lau would drive himself. In the past half a year we couldn't find him. His phone went to voice mail. We thought something happened, we never thought it really did." Pai Piao recalled how professional Master Lau was while shooting SEVEN SWORDS in Tianshan despite his age. He even personally performed a scene in the water. Pai Piao said, "Tianshan was so cold that even touching the water was intolerable, even with scuba suits it didn't work. Mater Lau just went into the water himself." Pai Piao revealed that the scene led to Master Lau's pneumonia. He had to return to Hong Kong to rest for two weeks before returning to work, but his health deteriorated. Pai Piao also said that his impression of Lau Ka Leung was very bold and not petty, very willing to lend a helping hand to colleagues and younger folks. Tong Kai and Lau Ka Leung both came from the Cantonese film era. In 1963 they both were action directors for the first time with SOUTH DRAGON NORTH PHOENIX. Later they both made to jump to Shaw to be Chang Cheh's action directors. Tong Kai yesterday said that he learned about Master Lau's passing from friends. Tong Kai said, "I haven't seen him for several months. Last month originally we were meeting him for tea, but he didn't feel well. We used to catch up and talk about the past." Did he feel Master Lau's passing was regrettable? Tong Kai said, "What can we do, we are getting old. Few live in the seventies since life in ancient times. Everyone's turn will come." He said that he would personally bid his good friend farewell. Artists left messages to remember this grand master of a generation. Liza Wang Ming Chuen said, "Whether in acting, a variety of martial arts, kung fu film directing, he was a jack of all trades and capable and a master in everything. He valued traditions and honor, he was a man with love and honor. He was quite a man!" Law Kar Ying said, "I will miss Master Lau Ka Leung infinitely, a martial art grand master, a film action director founder who spread Hong Kong martial art films to the world." Ti Lung has worked with Master Lau on many films, his most memorable was FIVE SHAOLIN MASTERS (SIU LUM NG JO). Sammo Hung Kam Bo said, "It's very regrettable, his passing is a loss to the martial art world!" Hong Kong Film Award described Lau Ka Leung as a forerunner of Hong Kong film action design, a symbol of an era and forever worthy of respect. Steven Ma Chun Wai said, "I have known the daughter of Lau Ka Leung's former wife Sandy for over 20 years, she is my manager. I am very heartbroken that a great elder has passed away. No one can replace him in the martial art world. I know Sandy is also very tough." Lau Ka Leung made a lot of great contribution to the film industry. Aside from making many classic action films he also had many disciples. Cheng Siu Chau, Lau Ka Fai, Fu Shing, Wai Ying Hung were all his disciples; he also cultivated many of his junior like Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Chin Kar Lok and Andy Lau Tak Wa. Currently in Taiwan, Tsang Chi Wai was sadden to hear about his mentor Lau Ka Leung's passing. "3 months ago Master Lau's death was rumored. At the time I was in Thailand and the media asked me to respond. I wrote out what I wanted to say, and I cried as I wrote. Later I found out it was misreported and I was relaxed. This morning I received this bad news and I was very sadden. Actually Master Lau and I have stayed in touch. Seeing him battle the illness my heart ached. He would always do his best with people and work. He fought the illness for 20 years until the end." Chi Wai at a birthday party thanked several very important men in his life, the first was Lau Ka Leung. "He brought me into the business, without him I wouldn't be here. Everything I have achieved is completely due to him. My knowledge of the film industry and kung fu film was completely because of Master Lau. He is my respected mentor." Chi Wai praised Master Lau for his loyalty that was worthy of respect. His martial art study was superb. "Wuxia films and kung fu films are where they are today, Master Lau deserved a lot of credit. Every time he and Tong Kai were coming with the fight choreography, stunt people like us wouldn't leave the studio. It was like appreciating two sculptors in their most intense work. Everyone was very surprised by how they were able to come up with such great choreography. He was the master among masters." The Performing Artist Guild, Film Directors' Guild, Stuntman Association, Screenwriters' Guild, Society of Film Editors and others yesterday communicated and everyone wanted to do their part for Master Lau, proving how respected Master Lau was. Lau Tak Wa worked with Lau Ka Leung on the film DRUNKEN MASTER 3. He described Master Lau as a "Grand Master of a generation" for his achievements in the martial art world and the film industry. "Grand Master of a generation, you will be missed always." Wong Ka Hei who has worked with Master Lau at Shaw for years lamented, "Grand Master of a generation, from now on we are separated in Heaven and Earth! Life is short, leaving people feeling dejected! We have known each for several decades. He was someone who was very loyal, especially with his subordinates. Back then when he made DRUNKEN MONKEY he said to me, he wanted to let his life risking colleagues perform more so they would be able to making a living. I told him okay, but the shoot had to shrink from the original ten days to five days. In the end Lau Ka Leung turned the film in as scheduled. He truly was an invaluable martial art world elder, his passing is truly regrettable." Cheung Ying's son Cheung Wai earlier dined with friends and invited Lau Ka Leung to participate, but because Master Lau was ailing only Yung Jing Jing and her daughter attended. Cheung Wai sad, "Yung Jing Jing called Master Lau when she arrived and put him on the speaker for him to greet everyone. Master and I chatted a little. He said that he wanted to dine with us and would wait until next month. I never thought that it would be our final conversation, which was very regrettable!" Cheung Wai said that during dinner Yung Jing Jing did not mention Master Lau's condition. He only knew that at home she made many bottles of lemon vinegar, which was said to have anti cancer effect. Cheung Wai returned to work in the Mainland. Once he learned about Lau Ka Leung's funeral date he would try to return to Hong Kong for the farewell. Cheung Wai described Master Lau as a great director. He remembered when he returned to Hong Kong during summer vacation and visited his father at Shaw, he met Master Lau. "Master Lau was very handsome! He drove to Shaw in a gold Rolls Royce, people all around chased to greet him." Chow Yun Fat worked with Master Lau on the film TIGER ON BEAT (LO FU CHOOK GAN) and was surprised to hear about his passing. "After hearing this news I am very surprised, I hoped that he didn't suffer too much when he passed. Although we haven't seen each other in over a decade, when we worked together at Cinema City we saw each other all the time. Earlier when he received the Hong Kong Film Award Lifetime Achievement Award, I was happy for him! The most memorable was when he directed the film TIGER ON BEAT. I didn't start as a martial artist, he came up with some special stunts that could make my agility stand out. He truly took great care of people around him, and he was very willing to help the younger generation. He was a treasure of the film industry." Jackie Chan who was in the Mainland had no idea about the passing. He asked reporters, "When did he pass? Many years we worked together on DRUNKEN MASTER 2. Although birth, aging, illness and death were certain in life, as an acquaintance I would be upset. I hope he has a peaceful journey and my condolences to his family." The 2005 film SEVEN SWORDS was Lau Ka Leung's final film. He starred and was the action director. It won the Golden Horse Award Best Action Design. TVB said that in memory of Lau Ka Leung, TVB pay film station today will air two Lau Ka Leung films. SEVEN SWORDS will air at 12:45PM and DRUNKEN MONKEY at 9PM. * (2013/06/26) Suffering from right side hemiplegia due to a stroke, famous martial art star Gordon Liu (Lau Ka Fai) (originally named Sin Kam Hei) earlier filed suit to demand his former assistant Eva Fung to return the 1.38 million yuan RMB and HK$140,000 saving that was in her care for his life and medical expenses. The case was heard yesterday. The court according to Lau's request first released HK$150,000, Eva must turn the sum over to the court. Lau Ka Fai's guardian Fan Yik Man yesterday was also at court. She was very pleased with the judge's verdict, pointing out that Lau Ka Fai is not at a private nursing home. "He is a great spirits. He gained 6 pounds and is improving with his walking. He started to be able to talk a little." He also said that Lau relied on his savings to live, but most of it has already been spent. Thus he needed help from friends around him. Fan Yik Man also pointed out that, the fact was before the lawsuit they have already given Eva ample time to explain the whereabouts about the account, but she kept on dragging her feet. Lau Ka Fai's lawyer yesterday stated that they demanded a monthly release of 100,000 from the account in question for Lau's medical expense until the trial. Eva's lawyer said that Eva in April wrote to the firm that the sum in question "involved arrangement of my agreement with Lau Ka Fai, which was different from what Lau said". Since then she did not receive any further instruction. As far as he knew Eva will return from the U.S. Monday. Yesterday she was unable to appear in court. He felt that the case involved many factual disputes and that Eva should have ample time to prepare evidence. The judge ordered the defendant to turn over the 1.387 million yuan RMB and the HK$149,000 to the court and release 150,000 to Lau until the September 9 case management hearing when the trial matter will be handled. The judge said that the monthly release of 100,000 awaited argument and a trial will be scheduled as soon as possible. * (2013/06/26) Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Andy Lau Tak Wa two nights ago attended the film BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM) premiere. Media Asia film boss Peter Lam Kin Ngok, Emperor Motion Picture boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing, Lo Hoi Pang, Mak Bau, Chun Wong, Mimi Choo, Keung Ho Man, Lo Fun, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Sherry Chan Shuang, and Kibby Lau Lei came to show their support. The premiere raised HK$800,000 for Lok Sin Tong Benevolence Society. Sammi talked about her foul language scene in the film. "It's more vulgar than usual, but it was acting so I didn't mind. I am very happy that the character has potential." She said that normally on the streets she would hear people using foul language so during the shoot she tried to interpret it with different voices. Wa Jai joked, "I taught her as well, it's better to demonstrate with action than with the mouth." Reporters pointed out that three days ago was Wa Jai's 5th wedding anniversary. Sammi congratulated Wa Jai when she heard. Wa Jai said, "It's the 5th anniversary of being exposed." How did he celebrate? Wa Jai said, "It's OK, it was spent normally at home. I didn't buy any gift." Sammi said that she did not deliberately invite boyfriend Andy Hui Chi On to the premiere but hoped that On Jai would buy tickets and go 3, 5, 7 times. However he would not need to book an entire show. * (2013/06/26) Nick Cheung Ka Fai with the film UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) at the Shanghai International Film Festival's Golden Goblet Award for Best Actor. He also rushed back to Malaysia for his directing debut MENG LAN SUN GUNG. The crew prepared for him a chocolate cake that resembled Cheung Ka Fai's tight body and champagne. Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) did not have a call that day but still appeared on the set, and presented the non drinker Cheung Ka Fai a cold chocolate beverage to celebrate with instead of wine. Cheung Ka Fai praised Sum Yau for her attentiveness. He was both the director and the actor, how could he become the drunk on the street Best Actor! Cheung Ka Fai's intimate scene with Sum Yau has already been completed in the film. It was the most passionate bed scene in her film career. Ka Fai praised Sum Yau for her professionalism but worried that he would be under the target "Golden Brothers". He joked, "I became Sum Yau Goddess' passionate man. During the shoot I treated the goddess very tenderly, everyone please relax!" * (2013/06/25) On July 1 some chose to march on the street in protest, some cooked up a summer outdoor concert to celebrate the Hand Over. Almost eight years without a movie, Hong Kong Film Award winning director Fruit Chan Gor chose to express himself with satire in film. His new film in TALES FROM THE DARK (MAI LEI YEH) paired the "mic check" expert Lo Hoi Pang who played mobster "Leung Chun Ying" with the Susan Shaw Yam Yam played Canal Road villain hitting aunt and displayed freedom of speech at the excuse of Chief Executive C.Y. Leung. Director Chan Gor stated that on July 1 he will join the street protest march. The film TALES FROM THE DARK was an Emperor Entertainment investment that was based on Lillian Lee Bik Wa's NIGHT series novel, with Chan Gor, Lee Chi Nga and Simon Yam Tat Wa directing three stories. In Chan Gor's segment, mob boss "ZY Leung Chun Ying" Lo Hoi Pang had someone in his way, thus he went to Canal Road to ask Shaw Yam Yam to hit a villain. Known for his "mic test", Brother Pang not only exchanged foul language with Shaw Yam Yam but also got the name "Leung Chun Ying" from the director. Due to the homophone with the Chief Executive's name, the film obviously had fun at his expense. Even the classic line that C.Y. Leung used all the time to deny unauthorized building works at his home, "As I remember, no" was added in the dialogue and through Brother Pang's mouth the Chief Executive was also called something foul. Director Chan Gor yesterday said that adding the name of Leung Chun Ying's name meant that Hong Kong still had the freedom of speech. He said, "Brother Pang's character in the original work was only a mobster and didn't have a name. During the shot it was added at the last minute. 'Leung Chun Ying' had no special meaning, it's purely for fun. During the shoot in November, his news was on fire so I added something from the society in there. At the same time it proved that Hong Kong can still afford to mess around, ultimately it has freedom of speech. I don't have any pressure, so far I haven't received any complaint from the boss. I think they don't mind. Since it is a ghost film, it can't be released in the Mainland. We can do whatever we want and make what we want, it's just for fun. If you can take it then take it, if you can't then whatever!" The film will open on July 11th. Although Chan Gor said that during the shoot he never thought its release would be close to the sensitive date of July 1. He said that he would march on the street that day because it was the day for the people to express their demands. He said, "I support the march because the march expresses demands. Now July 1st has already become the day the people express their demands, it's not as simple as anti whoever. Now Mainlanders would come to Hong Kong too, through June 4, July 1 to make demands against unfairness in the Mainland. If I will be at work I won't be able to help it, if not I will march on the streets." Original worker Lee Bik Wa yesterday said through the film company, although she did not know in advance that Director Chan Gor gave a name to her character, after finding out she thought it was rather interesting. Lee Bik Wa said, "I feel it's pretty interesting and funny, the name has quite of modern feel. In addition Hong Kong is a place with the freedom of speech and hasn't had a ghost film in a long time. Since it is ignoring the Mainland market, it shouldn't need to self inspect." She revealed that she would respond to July 1 March in her own column. * (2013/06/25) Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit), Wen Zhang, Michelle Chen, Cecilia Liu Shishi and Ada Liu Yan starred BADGES OF FURY (BUT YI SUN TAM) after 3 days in Mainland release made 91 million RMB. Yesterday the film company held an audience appreciation event in Beijing. Linked in rumors due to the film, Wen Zhang and Michelle Chen did not avoid each other at all. When the host asked the three actresses who was Wen Zhang's "most beloved"? They picked up Wen Zhang to symbolize splitting him. Lee Nin Kit also jokingly asked Wen Zhang, "Last time at the press conference Wen Zhang was asked who he liked and he blurred out Liu Yan. Actually what he said covered up the truth inside, it's not just this. Which one is real?" When everyone stared at Wen Zhang and Michelle Chen, they awkwardly laughed. * (2013/06/25) The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed film JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN) was a big box office hit and he will make a sequel. The sequel was rumored to be titled SAI YAU LIT GOK (JOURNEY TO THE WEST: VARIOUS STATES). Although nothing has been confirmed, a Shanghai internet technology company issued a statement that the title was its legal registered trademark! Some suggested for Sing Yeh to buy the rights to the title and some said that Sing Yeh could work with the company on the production. * (2013/06/25) Donnie Yen Chi Tan yesterday appeared in Haidian district court in Beijing to personally appear in court for a lawsuit. He sued Mainland director Tan Bing (Originally named Geng Weiguo) for defamation and the case was being heard there. Yesterday the plaintiff and the defendant were both present in court, but there was no initial result. Mainland director Tan Bing last year twice publicly blamed Donnie Yen Chi Tan for his film JUNG GIK SAT MA (ULTIMATE DECODE) not being able to start production. Yen Chi Tan felt that his reputation was severely damaged and thus filed suit in February to demand a written apology and a compensation of 5 million RMB, the court took the case. After over two hours the trial ended. When Chi Tan left he said that everything was in the lawyer's hands. He believed that the Mainland laws will provide him with a reasonable and fair verdict. At the same time his legal representative said that if they win the case, the compensation will be donated to assist poor film students. * (2013/06/25) Nick Cheung Ka Fai and the 10 year old Malaysian child star Crystal Lee with the film UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) two nights ago won the Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Awards for Best Actor and Best Actress. One of the jury members Yu Nan revealed that Cheung Ka Fai received unanimous votes for Best Actor because his UNBEATABLE performance was particularly outstanding that it made people feel he was too good. Russian film THE MAJOR's lead actor gave strong competition but his image was not as clear cut as Cheung Ka Fai. He created an alternative heroic image. Thus 7 jury members voted unanimously for Cheung Ka Fai. As for Best Actress Crystal Lee, the jury was concerned about her age. However everyone still thought that the girl performed very well. In the end she also received the most votes to win Best Actress. Before the race Cheung Ka Fai was already rumored to win the Best Actor award firmly. Cheung Ka Fai said that aside from the event he would never believe any prediction or rumor; before the award was in his hands it was not his, everyone wanted to win. If he did not win, he would still work hard. He also said that he won without seeing UNBEATABLE, which gave him a shot of confidence. Before the award presentation he did not make any preparation, so on the stage he was a little nervous. He would be nervous about and cherish every award. As for the film UNBEATABLE, Ka Fai admitted that this film was the warmest in his career. He even said that he hoped to make a sequel to continue his story with Crystal Lee and have a real fight with Eddie Peng Yu-Yen. The youngest Golden Goblet Best Actress Crystal Lee in THE VIRAL FACTOR (YIK JIN) played Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's daughter and already made a splash. She said that she was not afraid or nervous to face stars when she acted, as she treated it like everyday life. Johnson Lee signed Crystal Lee for his company and congratulated her online. "My Best Actress, Your brother is proud of you." Reportedly Johnson Lee Si Jit's August Hong Kong nostalgia film OLD MASTER Q (LO FU JI) will have a part for the fresh out of the oven Best Actress as well. When asked whether Si Jit will give her a raise, he said, "I am both the manager and the director, how should I answer you?" Will he tailor a new film for her? He said that he would consider it. * (2013/06/24) The 16th Shanghai International Film Festival closed yesterday and presented the Golden Goblet Award. Nick Cheung Ka Fai with UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) won Best Actor and his 10 year old co-star Crystal Lee won Best Actress. The jury praised her natural and real acting. Crystal Lee is the youngest Golden Goblet Best Actress. She was happy and fearless, as she demonstrated multiple languages on the stage. Cheung Ka Fai originally was working on a movie in Malaysia, but yesterday he rushed to Shanghai to attend the film festival. For UNBEATABLE's down on his luck fighter, he trained hard and even broke his finger during training. Winning Best Actor should be a comfort for him. Cheung Ka Fai said, "To win this award at the Shanghai International Film Festival is very hard because it's not just us. Many other countries participate as well, so I am especially excited about winning an award. I never expected that little girl to win Best Actress just now. She has already won Best Actress at such a young age, what will she do in the future? After winning this award, I still will keep winning hard." Crystal Lee became the youngest Golden Goblet Best Actress. Because the microphone stand was set too high, she had to stand tiptoed to give her speech. Crystal Lee smiled fearlessly. "Good evening everyone! First I have to thank the director and the film company for giving me this opportunity. I also have to thank the teachers on the jury, thank you everyone." The host knew about Crystal Lee's knack for language and invited her to greet everyone in different languages. Crystal Lee greeted the audience in Malay, English, Japanese, and Cantonese and received thunderous applause. Cheung Ka Fai and Crystal Lee in the film played neighbors. Although they were not related by blood, they developed a father and daughter like relationship. The Golden Goblet Award big winners were the Russian film THE MAJOR and the Swedish film FORTROLIGHETEN with three awards each. THE MAJOR won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Music; FORTROLIGHETEN won the jury prize, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography. The closing ceremony took place in the rain, as many guests walked the red carpet under umbrellas. Gigi Chiu Nga Chi had her husband Melvin Wong Kam Sum to be her bodyguard. Jackie Chan led the POLICE STORY 2013 cast including Mainland star Jing Tian and Liu Ye. Diana Pang Tan took the chance to "bust" up the red carpet. The child to young woman star Xu Jiao and Taiwan lyrics writer Vincent Fang wore modified modern Han costumes. * (2013/06/24) Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Chapman To Man Jat in the film THE MIDAS TOUCH (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN) played happy rivals. Ah Jat played the manager of the "most rotten girl group in history Oh My Girl". Turning from debt collector to manager, he became the nemesis of Ah Sa's gold label manager. Ah Jat even brought the girl group to issue a stage challenge in order to stand out. He even suggested that for fans to stand out by proposing marriage during Ah Sa's diving contest. Ah Jat felt that artists and managers must build mutual trust, and even treat each other as good friends. Ah Sa said that Ah Jat had a lot of ideas and should be a manager to find opportunities for artists. * (2013/06/24) The 51 year old Andy Lau Tak Wa and wife Carol Chu Lai Sin secretly wed in Las Vegas on June 23 2008. 4 years later they had a daughter. Hanna Lau Heung Wai is already one year old this year. Some said that Wa Jai once revealed to friends plan to have another child. Yesterday was Wa Jai and his wife's 5th anniversary. Wa Jai while attending a film event with co-star Sammi Cheng Sau Man demonstrated the highly difficult tango steps in the film. Wa Jai showed his hip strength and received praises from Sammi for being willing and able. Wa Jai and Sammi yesterday promoted their film BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM), which happened to be the 5th anniversary of Wa Jai's wedding anniversary. Earlier he and his wife were rumored to want another child, but Wa Jai who valued privacy refused to mention his family. At the event, he and co-star Sammi shared the collaboration experience and played games with the live audience. They also demonstrated a highly difficult tango move. Sammi leaned forward and Wa Jai leaned back as they pulled with their arms. They then made different poses and performed in tune, but Wa Jai was more impressed with the male viewers' pose. In the game, Wa Jai saw a female contestant with her hands tied with rope. He actually used his mouth to untie it like a gentleman. Wa Jai and Sammi during the interview talked about the tango around the piano scene. They trained two months before the shoot, but the choreography was not exaggerated enough. Thus they made many last minute changes, which were what they felt was the most difficult. However they believed that it would bring out a comedic effect. They also had confidence in the box office. Speaking of Wa Jai's display of flexibility, Wa Jai humbly said, "That's normal! The male viewer was even more amazing!" Sammi humorously said, "Wa Jai is willing and able!" The Wa Jai produced Mainland youth film SINGING WHEN WE ARE YOUNG new female director Liu Juan received the jury special prize at the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival Asian New Talent Award. She tearfully thanked boss Wa Jai for supporting this film. Wa Jai said, "I too am very happy to win this award. I feel this film is very hot. The film will be released soon, in the same slot as Sammi and my BLIND DETECTIVE. We are truly in danger, ha ha!" Wa Jai admitted that he has thought about directing but has not confirmed any plan. He will consider it after the concert tour. * (2013/06/23) The Japanese horror film master Takashi Shimizu produced, Juno Mak Chun Lung directing debut RIGOR MORTIS (GEUNG SI) two days ago had its pirated trailer released on YouTube. The film company and the international distribution company suffered damage from this type of severe criminal behavior and already reported the copyright violation to YouTube. They have handed the matter over to the lawyer and reserved the right to take action. The 1 minute 30 second film trailer was shown to buyers at the Hong Kong Film and Television Market in March and the Cannes Film Festival. The film company earlier already reached a promotional collaboration plan with a site for the RIGOR MORTIS trailer to premiere globally and exclusively there, then distributed to major U.S. film sites. Now the initial estimated damage reached US$100,000. Mak Chun Lung was shocked, heartbroken and sadden, as he hoped the hacker would not break the law again and do something that did not benefit anyone but harmed others. * (2013/06/22) Donnie Yen Chi Tan five years ago turned his career around with the Raymond Wong Pak Ming produced, Wilson Yip Wai Shun directed IP MAN. Planning to shoot IP MAN 3 this year, Wong Pak Ming had the intention for IP MAN screen writer and his son Edmond Wong Chi Hung to direct. Chi Tan was upset over the change and declined! Wong Pak Ming was rumored to spread the word that Chi Tan asked for 50 million for his salary. Chi Tan after finding out refused to make IP MAN 3. Wong Pak Ming planned to invest 120 million on IP MAN 3. Although the story will revolve around Bruce Lee, the character Ip Man could not be missed. Chi Tan was a box office miracle drug as well. Yet earlier the contract signing was scrapped as the collaboration went up in smoke. Yen Chi Tan was upset that Wong Pak Ming intended of replacing Yip Wai Shun with Wong Chi Hung as the director. Chi Wai has always supported Yip Wai Shun. With the difference of opinion with Wong Pak Ming, Chi Tan insisted against working without Yip Wai Shun. Finally Wong Pak Ming in anger spread the word that Chi Tan asked for an outrageous amount in salary! Chi Tan reportedly asked for 30 million for ICEMAN 3D (BING FUNG HUP 3D) but Chi Tan was rumored to ask Wong Pak Ming for 50 million. Chi Tan could not be more upset. Wong Pak Ming yesterday confirmed that IP MAN 3D will not be made this year. "This year Chi Tan doesn't have any schedule and Yip Wai Shun has other work. Ip Chun and I have already signed the contract for this film, we definitely will be first before anyone else. The script has already been sent to the Beijing film bureau for inspection." As for him minding Chi Tan's astronomical request, Wong Pak Ming said, "I have always paid Chi Tan's salary. I pay just as much as people pay him outside, I never said he asked for too much." As for Wong Chi Hung replacing Yip Wai Shun and the film turning from 3D to 2D, Wong Pak Ming explained, "Yip Wai Shun suggested for Chi Hung to try and direct and he would produce. Yip Wai Shun is too busy, but Chi Hung this year has to get married. He doesn't have time to make it." Wong Pak Ming continued, "This year the production didn't start, we hope to be able to accommodate everyone's schedules next year." As for the dispute with Wong Pak Ming, Chi Tan did not directly respond and only said, "Ultimately I respect him as an elder." Was he only willing to make IP MAN 3 for 50 million? Chi Tan denied, "The whole world knows I charge Wong Pak Ming less than (Peter) Lam Kin Ngok, (Albert) Yeung Sau Sing, (Stephen) Shiu Ting Yat, (Alex) Wong Hoi Fung, over the years I charged him the super friendly price. The whole business knows this." Chi Tan said that he and Lam Kin Ngok tried to make room on his schedule for IP MAN 3 this year. "Mr. Lam originally only gave me June to September. I asked Mr. Lam for an extension to December, I even argued with Mr. Lam over it." Chi Tan admitted that he minded Wong Chi Hung replacing Yip Wai Shun. "Yip Wai Shun and I have made two IP MAN films and are of the same mind. I really want IP MAN 3 to maintain this label, to be able to answer to viewers. This film cannot be directed by his son. However I support Wong Pak Ming's son on other subject films. I encourage new director very much." Wong Pak Ming said that IP MAN 3 has no hope to start production this year. He hoped that next year he will be able to work with Yip Wai Shun and Chi Tan. Chi Tan said, "Next year my schedule will be very tight, ultimately I have a lot of projects in the new company." Yip Wai Shun said, "We are just workers. If he asks me to make it I would, if he doesn't I still want to make it because I like this film>" * (2013/06/22) Best Actor Sean Lau Ching Wan and Best Actress Helena Law Lan two nights ago received the TVB Most Popular Television Commercial Most Popular Actor and Actress. Ching Wan defeated his friends Dayo Wong Chi Wa and Louis Koo Tin Lok and received the award from Nancy Sit Ka Yin. Sister Law Lan coordinated with her commercial image and put on sunglasses like "St. Law Lan" when she received the award from guest presenter Michael Tse Tin Wa. * (2013/06/22) The Taiwan hunk Eddie Peng Yu-Yen and Mainland star Bai Baihe film A WEDDING INVITATION (FUN SAU HUP YEUK) was selected to the Korean Chinese Film Festival closing film. Two nights ago they attended the press conference there. For his first time in Korea, Peng Yu-Yen introduced himself in Korea and made a heart shaped pose with Bai Baihe. He said that the Korean series ENDLESS LOVE was very memorable and thus the Korean star who he would like to work with the most was the series lead actress Song Hye-Kyo. However a rumor surfaced in Korea about him saying on a program "Korea is a nation great for plastic surgery", which seemed insulting. He said that he was surprised and had no idea. The film company explained that it was purely a misunderstanding. The comment came from the program host and not him. The film festival's opening film THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) leads Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Zhang Ziyi posed for a magazine while in Korea. Wai Jai praised his on screen wife Song Hye-Kyo as very pretty. * (2013/06/22) Jackie Chan publicly clarified that he was still alive. Yesterday afternoon Jackie Chan was rumored to have fallen to his death from 12 stories above. He picked up the day's newspaper to dispel the rumor and confirm that he was alive. He said that he kept getting calls from friends from India to Beijing. Some asked if he was still alive, some congratulated him on his marriage proposal and he was completely confused. As for rumors of his death that again made others worried, Jackie Chan said, "If I was truly dead, I definitely would announce it to the world." * (2013/06/22) Japanese film HK HENTAI KAMEN's lead actor Ryohei Suzuki two nights ago met with Hong Kong fans with pseudo models Bonnie Leung Jing Jing and Keiko Suen Kei. He and the extremely erected Hentai Kamen made their trademark pose. Ryohei Suzuki said in English that this was his second trip to Hong Kong. The first time was a vacation 7 years ago. He thought that Hong Kong girls were very pretty. Although the audience reaction was quieter, their expressions were cute. The film performed well in Japan and Taiwan. Ryohei Suzuki thanked the director. "This is my representative work." Ryohei Suzuki liked kung fu films very much. His idol was Jackie Chan. "Only because I like Jackie Chan I like film." * (2013/06/22) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing yesterday attended a Radio Hong Kong event, which happened to be Assistant Director of Radio and Corporate Programming, Cheung Man Sun's final public event before retirement. He said, "Over 10 years I rarely attended radio events. Today has double meaning, not only a broadcast revolution but also the end of Brother Sun's 40 years in broadcasting. Back then he came up with the Four Great Heavenly Kings title." Speaking of the frequently rumored China Central Television Spring Festival Evening's failure to unite the Four Great Heavenly Kings, Sing Sing said, "The last time was the 10th anniversary of the Hand Over. I believe in the future we definitely will have a chance, and the audience will look forward to it very much. I am coming up with a script that I will write, direct and star. Perhaps I will invite the 3 of them to guest star." As for the Four Great Heavenly Kings' lack of successors, Sing Sing felt that many new comers had potential but lacked opportunities. He hoped that new comers would rise someday as well. Cheung Man Sun mentioned his naming of the Four Great Heavenly Kings. He said, "In 1992 Sing Sing was a new comer, participated in our Solar Project and was named the Four Great Heavenly Kings with (Jacky) Cheung Hok Yau, (Andy) Lau Tak Wa and (Leon) Lai Ming. Finally he didn't disappoint his fans, everyone witnessed his performance over the years." He chose June 28 to be his final day at work because it will be the 85th anniversary of Radio Hong Kong. After retiring he and his wife Che Suk Mui will volunteer in July. * (2013/06/21) Former Golden Harvest boss Raymond Chow Man Wai is already retired but occasionally would guest star in films. After A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH), two nights ago he appeared on location with Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Charlie Yeung Choi Nei at Central. The Teddy Chan Tak Sum directed, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, Wang Baoqiang and Bai Bing starred Emperor Motion Picture YUT GOR YUN DIK MO LUM (THE MARTIAL ART WORLD OF ONE PERSON) was heating up in production. Yen Chi Tan and Yeung Choi Nei two nights ago appeared at Central for the location shoot. Yeung Choi Nei earlier directed her first film CHRISTMAS ROSE (SING DAN MUI GWAI). At the time she already revealed that she will mainly be an actress. This time in YUT she played an inspector. In comparison to her high ranking police public relations official in COLD WAR (HONG JIN) the character had another flavor. Yeung Choi Nei who has always given people a fragile impression two nights ago appeared in an inspector look at Central. Even when she shot a dinner scene at a street stall with Chi Tan, Deep Ng Ho Hong and Bai Bing she still looked serious like a smart inspector. As for the retired former Golden Harvest film company boss Chow Man Wai also appeared. Chow Man Wai after his ordering scene would rest in a nearby store. His daughter Chow Chung Hung kept him company and took care of him attentively. After several shots, Chow Man Wai and his daughter left first. Director Chan Tak Sum revealed that YUT was a salute to action films. Golden Harvest was always a cradle for action stars and films, which conceivably was the reason that the film company invited Chow Man Wai to perform. Although the production team prevented any photo or interview, Chi Tan and Charlie still stood still for the reporters then returned to rest in the store. In the story Yen Chi Tan played a police martial art coach. Once he accidentally killed someone over a personal matter and went to prison. In order to regain his freedom, he assisted inspector Yeung Choi Nei on her investigation to capture a vicious serial killer. In addition, director Chan Tak Sum earlier said that Hong Kong action films for years have held an very important spot in the world film industry. Thus he hoped through YUT to salute a group of action film colleauges and elders and reminded everyone to pay attention to preserve the action film industry. * (2013/06/21) Andy Lau Tak Wa admitted that when he made BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM) he imitated Johnnie To Kei Fung. In the film he was the most convincing with To Sir's gluttonous personality, as he and Sammi Cheng Sau Man ate nonstop. On street stalls they had stinky sausage, ice cream and a feast at a high class restaurant. Sammi who has been working hard to stay in shape but also loves to eat said that eating during the shoot was a gift. Luckily she had to keep running and was able to burn up the excessive calories. Wa Ja in the film was blind but had many funny action scenes. In one scene he and Lam Suet were in a forest chase. Lam Suet was chasing after him with a hammer. He dodged the attacks with the sounds and climbed onto a tree to hide and wait for a rescue; Wa Jai joked that he has not had such a funny action scene in a long time. Aside from climbing trees, being chased and attacked, he also had to play drunk and lay on the street. * (2013/06/20) Pier laborers worked like mad for chum change, how much do the sisters in film set catering make? The answer is HK$46,000 a month! This year the Hong Kong film market recovered, the crew immediately raised its rate like crazy. After raises for the lighting and mechanical unions, in April it was the hair, make up and catering's turns. Catering went from HK$850 to 950 per shirt (9 hours). On the surface the raise was only 100, but the overtime was shocking as it went from 30 to 118. Catering basically had at least 5 hour overtime everyday, in other words everyday they would pocket 1,540 daily. Over 30 days, their monthly salary would be 46,000. The hair and make up employees went from 1,500 to 1,600 and overtime went from 30 to 200 per hour. With such a large increase, many film companies refused to support it. ICEMAN 3D (BING FUNG HUP 3D) investor Stephen Shiu Jr. thought the raise was absurd and would only make matter worse. "If a catering sister works for a month, with overtime she could make over 40,000 in salary. She would make more than a bank manager. In this case we will either be forced to hire someone from the cafe or not have catering at all! Make up is so expensive, I would get new comers form cosmetology schools!" However stars like Louis Koo Tin Lok and Andy Lau Tak Wa have official make up artists. In the end film companies would be forced to pay the new rate. The Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers vice president Tin Kai Man yesterday said, "They are not members of affiliated organizations and form their own hair and make up employee alliance. They say after passing the raise, some film companies are already paying the new rate so they don't need further negotiation!" With 40 years in film, veteran make up artist Man Yun Ling, the official make up artist of Chow Yun Fat and Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit) said, "I am more flexible, I can sign monthly contracts. Actually I am not certain about the rate of increase. If the industry has any issue let's talk some more!" * (2013/06/20) Jackie Chan two days ago brought the new generation "Chan Girls" Yao Xingtong and Zhang Lanxin to attend the Chinese Film Festival opening ceremony press conference in New Delhi, India. Jackie Chan earlier at the Cannes Film Festival said that he would only attend international events in Chinese suits and two days ago he was no different as he promoted Chinese cultures by example. He also directed the two beauties to look at the photographers' cameras. However, Jackie Chan was asked the sensitive question of the China India border and was stumped. Later he said that both sides should make a movie that promote peace together. * (2013/06/20) The film LAN KWAI FONG 3 (HEI OI YEH PO 3) earlier held an audition. The first two films already had a massive amount of love scenes and revealing shots for its cast, this time will go even further. Thus lead actresses were rather important. Reportedly the first film's star DaDa Chan Jing was rather familiar with director Wilson Chin Kwok Wai and producer Ng Kin Hung. DaDa introduced Celia Kwok to them. Actually last year Celia Kwok already had a bed scene in DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY (YUT LO HEUNG SAI), her willing to take risk has caught the film company's eyes. Finally she was chosen to be LAI 3's lead actress. Reportedly Celia Kwok this time will have no bottom line and be willing to make the great sacrifice for the film. However DaDa's move upset Bella Law Chi Kiu. Because they started around the same time, they were very close. Realizing that her career was falling behind, Bella was determined to catch up. Earlier in the film MR. AND MRS. PLAYER (LAN GWUN FU DAU LAN GWUN CHAI) she played a role, but seeing Celia Kwok overtaking her she of course did not feel right. Reportedly earlier in a company event Bella and Celia K. were already at odds and put DaDa in a difficult situation. * (2013/06/20) The Chapman To Man Jat and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin starred film THE MIDAS TOUCH (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN) will be released in the summer. In the film Jenny Lau Wai Suen went all out. In one scene she went to an audition, when she arrived in Eric Kwok's production company she realized that it was a sex film. However she still was willing to show some cleavage, leaned on the table and licked a strawberry. Lau Wai Suen said that after the shoot she developed a fear of strawberry. That day the team prepared 3 boxes of strawberries, which all vanished in the morning. To handle such a seductive expression, she looked her Chrissie Chau Sau Na's photo book for research. "I hope other than toothpaste, everyone would remember strawberry." [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. APPLE DAILY, JUNE 21 2013, ELECTRIC FILM ROAD ANDY LAU SAMMI CHENG MASTERS TRADE BLOWS In wuxia novels at their highest level masters can fight a sword with air and break anything with it. Andy Lau Tak Wa and Sammi Cheng Sau Man's previous collaboration was already eight years ago, but their chemistry endured as they were no strangers at all. Like martial art masters they injure others with the flick of the finger, falling leaves and flying flowers could all be swords without any practice. Just from their photos in Cannes, France, intimacy and sweetness coordinate with great accuracy. Although they obviously have their own significant others, in a flash some suspected that they have had an affair. As Sammi says the spark between her and Wa Jai is always there. Wa Jai is even more direct. "Even with bed scenes, holding Sammi feels different from holding other actresses." Who knows if those words are suitable for Lin Chiling and her "happy hug" fatal blow? - MAN KWOK CHUN Lau Tak Wa and Cheng Sau Man earlier promoted their new film BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM) at the Cannes Film Festival in France. From NEEDING YOU (GOO NAM GUA NUI) to LOVE ON A DIET (SAU SUN NAM NUI), YESTERDAY ONCE MORE (LUNG FUNG DAU) to now BLIND DETECTIVE, they have already worked with director Johnnie To Kei Fung four times. Although they have not worked together for eight years, they agree that they do not feel such a long time has passed. Wa Jai says, "I realy don't feel we haven't worked together in eight or ten years. We might have not worked together during these eight years, even without seeing Sammi I would think of her when I see her things. I truly didn't strange at all because the feeling never left." Sammi also ays that working together on a film is something that "very much should be", in particular this time with To Kei Fung's team on BLIND DETECTIVE. She feels like she has a big family to make a movie. She even states, "Wa Jai and I would always click." Jerk Wa Jai Wa Jai also adds to this "click". He says that maybe he and Sammi understand each other too well and have chemistry, so for things or expressions that he would not do with other actresses they would naturally happen when working with Sammi. He says, "During the shoot the feeling of holding Sammi in bed is different from holding other actresses. Our relationship is built from one movie to another, without NEEDING I don't feel we would have YESTERDAY ONCE MORE. At the same time we might not have this BLIND DETECTIVE." Speaking of their interpretation methods in the film being very wild and can even be described as exaggerated, Sammi says that she likes this type of exaggerated performance method with a sense of comedy very much. She says, "The intriguing part of this film is it starts as a comedy, then the heavy drama comes in. In addition the story structure is very solid but also gives me a method exceeding my previous comedic methods, because its scene designs can let us act with more exaggerated methods. Actually I don't really know how to describe the genre of this film, because it is very rich with every element, it is serious, funny and even very cult." Johnnie To Kei Fung calls Wa Jai's character in the film quite a jerk. He feels it is very realistic. Wa Jai says, "In the film I am quite a jerk! Because he treats himself like the lead actor in life, the person who starts himself, naturally he becomes self centered and egoistical. This type of situation in real life can often be seen, he is a very real character." Bitchy Sammi Sammi says that the gambling scene in the film is especially memorable. In that scene she plays a bitchy gambling addict who not only smokes like a chimney but also talks loudly and rudely. She says, "I feel this scene is a lot of fun. Although I didn't have many bad takes, because it had to be shot from different angles I had to repeatedly perform it. I yelled until my voice was hoarse. I really am very happy to have this character. I feel she is a new me. Over a decade ago I might not be able to play so wildly. When I saw the playback on the set I was very happy, actually I really can be such a bitch!" Sammi once got an emotional disorder from EVERLASTING REGRET (CHEUNG HUNG GOR), then in recent years with religion her mind was opened. Did this have any effect on her acting? She admits, "It has some effect. Because acting releases something from the heart, the release and the contraction achieve a balance. Before I might have some places that I wouldn't dare to release or be too intense to release. Now it's easier, more nature, and not as tight." Speaking of Wa Jai's evaluation of his years in the film industry, he gratefully says, "In the film industry I live very well, everyone feels that I am a working hard kid. I feel everyone has treated me very well, they keep giving me different opportunities." In recent years Wa Jai as an executive producer has invested in film, does he hope to sow the seed for the film industry? Wa Jai says, "With more and more different worlds disappearing, post 80 and even post 90 directors and filmmakers, I have to keep chasing them myself. Because we really have to breathe the same way to be able to bring them into the Hong Kong film world. This road has to be explored slowly, I want to create this space for new comers." Synopsis: BLIND DETECTIVE Endangered The film BLIND DETECTIVE is about the police "case closing god" Chong Chi Dun (Andy Lau) lost his sight four years ago in an accident. After leaving his job he makes a living from the bounty of closing old cases. He spends nine months and locks down the "Mongkok acid assault case" suspect, but during the operation he is endangered. Luckily the agile female cop Ho Ka Tung (Sammi Cheng) rescues him in time. Tung finds Chong's investigation methods memorable. They start to work together on an investigation. Tung even asks Chong to find her classmate Siu Man who has been missing for over a decade. Chong uses a special "blind thinking" to find two suspects, one was Tung's neighbor Joe who was suspected of killing Siu Man over love. The other was a serial killer who was related to many missing woman cases over a decade ago. As clues gradually surface, the case takes a downward turn and puts Chong and Tung in danger. The truth is even unexpected...... 2. APPLE DAILY, JUNE 20 2013, BIG PLANNING I WANT TO BE A DIRECTOR The Hong Kong government is always talking about the creative industry. Film is one type of creative culture. Its potential cultural value whether within (flexible power) or without (nucleus value) is deeply meaningful. Yet how much assistance has the government provided to young people while in an antiquated tone encourages them to join the film industry? For someone to direct without any money it seems to be impossible in Hong Kong. To fulfill the directing dream with limited resources, the situation is like playing a role playing game. It requires quests, fighting monsters, training, stage passing and leveling up. This article is about the related strategy. - FUNG KWOK HONG First Round: Love Movies To become a director, a love for film is the most basic requirement. Pang Ho Cheung at age 14 already used his brother's video camera to make short films. The world's greatest directors like Jean-Luc Godard, Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee spent their childhood in cinemas. Of course you need not to be like Uncle Six Sir Run Run Shaw (Siu Yat Fu) and watch nine movies daily, but you should have some experience with classic and current, Chinese and foreign films. Second Round: Attend Courses Even if you watched all the films of the world, without professional training the secrets of making a film would be hard to grasp. Attending film courses was the most effective and the fastest way. Aside from the Hong Kong Performing Art Academy's film courses (diploma, degree), the Baptist University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University, Open University, Institute of Vocational Education and Design Institute all have related film courses. Education is not about scores, since you paid the tuition you would always get something back. (See the Ninth Round for details) Third Round: Meeting Elders The start of anything is hard, the same goes for film. With the help of elders, things are easier. Thus, another goal of attending film courses actually is to meet a group of experienced filmmakers. New wave film NOMAD (LIT FOR CHING CHUN, 1983) director Tam Ka Ming is the City University Creative Media assistant professor; famous film critic Shu Kei is now the Performing Art Academy film and television academy president. Earlier he assisted a group of bachelors of art students on the production of A COMPLICATED STORY (YUT GOR FOOK JUP GOO SI) with Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and Zhu Zhiying. The film was screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. Fourth Round: Learn To Follow Extremely few people can start as a director, unless you are a genius, have a distinguished lineage, or you are Jonathan Wong Chee-Hynn (father Wong Ying Wai is the Art Development Council chief). Otherwise you have to start from the bottom like others. Johnnie To Kei Fung in 1973 after graduating from the TVB artist training class started as a production assistant. After 7 years he finally made his first film THE ENIGMATIC CASE (BIK SHUI HONG SAN DUET MING GUM). As for COLD WAR (HONG JIN)'s "new" director Sunny Luk Kim Ching, he actually has been an assistant director since 1993 and honing his skill for 19 years. He accumulated enough actual experience, camera adjustments, editing were all easy as pie for him. Finally he won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Director. Fifth Round: Invite Producers In this round, conceivably you should already been successfully mixed into the film industry. If not, please start over (redo third round), or accept reality and give up film. Even a good horse needs a rider, this rider must be an outstanding film producer who has produced at least two movies. If you are able to invite this benefactor to be your producer, you qualify for the Hong Kong government's film development fund. Applying for this fund is this article's focus. Sixth Round: Apply For Funding As mentioned before, if you have a lot of money to burn you don't need to read on. Otherwise, you could go down on your knees and beg the government for a helping hand (although the assistance is limited). The film development fund was founded in 1999, in 2007 the government finally invested 300 million into the fund to provide funding to low to medium budget films (production budget below 15 million). Before applying, you should first read the lengthy instruction. The highlights: producer or director (you) need to have produced two movies that are commercially viable (chance to make money) and have a third party funding. The fund provides an upper limit of 35% of the production budget (the highest 40%). In other words, a film with a 12 million budget would receive 4.2 million from the fund. The other 65% will be from another investor. (see Round Eight for details) The application is the round that keeps everyone at bay. The thick 20 pages (the form can be downloaded from the government site), from the project proposal, financial budgeting, to felony records everything have to be filled out. You may be able to create an all new script from the time required. Seventh Round: Wait For Audit Below are some numbers. The fund since its July 10 release so far has received 70 applications, 26 were approved and 16 were rejected. The others were automatically sent back and being audited. The total amount of funding allocated was 72.36 million. The fund audit committee was responsible for auditing the sum. The committee consisted of experienced industry representatives like Wong Ying Wai, Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting, Terry Lai and Shi Nansun. They evaluate whether the film is "commercially viable" before recommending fund allocation or not. Do you still remember the importance of the Third and Fourth Rounds? The ability to land funding on certain level is based on social techniques and interpersonal relationships. Eighth Round: Raising The Down Payment Even if you receive funding, you still needs to worry about the rest of the production cost. In other words you have to find a film company boss to give the "nod", thus ensuring the film is "commercially viable". However this actually is the mysterious part. "Commercially viable" is connected to "star power", without stars convincing a boss to invest is very hard; yet with the government's limited assistance no big star can be hired; if you can afford big stars, you don't need to apply for the fund. Of course some superstars in order to help their juniors would only take a symbolic salary, like Carina Lau Ka Ling in BENDS (GOR GAI) and Hok Yau in A COMPLICATED STORY. That would depend on how many favors you would be able to call in. Ninth Round: The Final Shot When you have difficulty from the third to the eighth round, your funding application has been rejected. You still have a final shot -- the first feature film project. This project began this March and was mainly divided into the university division and the professional division. The university division required you to be an university film student (the importance of the second round). After filling out the 11 page application, you have a chance at the at most 2 million in funding; the professional division required you to have film production related experience and overseas award winners would receive first consideration. The most would be 5 million in funding. Final Round: Work Hard To Make Money After reading the entire article in detail, it would not be hard to discover the government's Hong Kong film development council offers little to no help to new directors. To fulfill your directing dream, it is best for you to rely on yourself, work hard and make money. Special: Development Fund Fosters New Talent Amy Chin Siu Wai has produced many films like LA BRASSIERE (JUET SAI HO BRA) and at the same time served as one of the auditors for the development fund. She felt that the fund's original intent should be helping the Hong Kong film industry creativity. Earlier she said, "Since the rise of the co-production, the chance for the new generation of new Hong Kong actors to make movies is fewer and fewer; actresses in particular. Because it has to meet the co-production standard of Mainland actors, the most common and the easiest character to arrange is the male lead's wife. However now the problem is popular actors are not young anymore. Do you see any actor or actress who came take over? Thus the film fund can help some directors with ideas to make movies that would not make money as easily in comparison and are more local, while at the same time provide opportunities to the young generation of new actors." Fiona Sit Benefits Chin Siu Wai continued, "Like Sit Hoi Kei (Fiona) who broke out, she made THE BREAK UP CLUB (FUN SAU SHUET OI NEI) and LA COMEDIE HUMAINE (YUN GAN HEI KET). Both were fund assisted, which indirectly provided a platform for a new generation of actors. Aside from Fiona, Shine's Tsui Tin yau is also a fund beneficiary. The tax payers' money is worth spending." However the fund had some rules that Chin Siu Wai felt were unreasonable. "I have been an auditor and felt that the application had some unreasonable places, like income forecast and how much it would make. In other words it's telling people to make it up. No one could predict whether a movie would make or lose money. If I truly am able to calculate guaranteed profit why would I ask you?" She said that although it was unreasonable it was understandable. As for the recent fund operation and audit process, she felt that it was even more unreasonable than the conditions. Chin Siu Wai blasted, "With LA COMEDIE HUMAINE for example, from sending in the application to its approval the reply took around two months. During the period the film was permitted to begin production first. If in the end it was not approved, the filmmakers were responsible. Now the standard changed. If it was not approved it was not allowed to start production. If you started a production early you might affect the fund's audit. Here comes the problem, for example earlier a film company applied for funding to adapt the internet novel LOST ON A RED MINBUS TO TAIPO. The application was sent in before the Lunar New Year with the completed script and budgets. As of today it has been five months of back and forth with documents, whether the base level operation was inapt or the film had a problem in the end, I hope to have an answer." Wai Ying Hung Wins At The End Chin Siu Wai explained that film was different from many industries, the crew and the actors had to be scheduled. It was absolutely impossible for a group of people to stop and wait. Since they were unable to shoot early, the standard became even more dead. She said, "In the past you can shoot while you wait for a result, now you can't. When you should without approval there is a chance that you may be turned down. You have to understand that government bureau operation requires time, but it is not indecisive." In addition, Chin Siu Wai revealed that the fund has denied a director's application, in the end the film was completed and even swept the Best Actress award in Asia. She said, "That was Wai Ying Hung's AT THE END OF DAYBREAK (SUM MOR)." - HO WING NING Box Office vs. Financial Assistance: Out of Proportion Applying for the film development fund is complicated, its use mysterious and actually does not meet with cost benefits. Most approved funding is thrown to the winds. MCDULL KUNG FUU KINGDERGARTEN (MCDULL HEUNG DONG DONG) for example received 3.6 million in 2008. Despite making 70 million yuan in the Mainland the government only received 58.6% or 2.11 million yuan. Thus it caught the attention of the Audit Commission and the people. CASE 1: ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting and Alex Law Yui Kai's ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW (SHUI YUET SUN TAU) received HK$3.6 million from the government. After the film's success at the Berlin Film Festival, it made over HK$20 million in Hong Kong. However the government could only receive around HK$2.96 million or 82%. Although it was a loss it still carried out the fund's original intent. It not only successfully promoted Hong Kong film but also created the Wing Lee Street preservation project, which was an alternative gain outside film. CASE 2: COWEB Most readers conceivably are stranger to this film. Actually it was the film with the lowest box office in the past decade. After 2 days in release it only made HK$327 at the box office. The famous action director Xiong Xinxin directed, Sam Lee Chan Saum starred film applied for funding in 2008 and received HK$2.99 million. According to the fund audit commitment's discussion at the time, it felt the film was "viable commercially". In the end its calculation was all wrong and the government could not get back a cent. CASE 3: LA COMEDIE HUMAINE Amy Chin Siu Wai hoped to provide a platform for a new generation of young actors with the assistant from the fund, in particular actresses. In the film Chapman To Man Jat's line "With two points say I love you" has already become a classic film line. The film also discovered lead actress Fiona Sit Hoi Kei's sense of comedy. Because of this smooth and efficient fund audit process, Chin Siu Wai again applied for fund assistance for her new film LOST ON A RED MINIBUS TO TAIPO. [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Yut Gor Yun Dik Mo Lum Lit : The Martial Art World Of One Person d. Teddy Chan Tak Sum Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, Wang Baoqiang, Bai Bing, Deep Ng Ho Hong, John Chiang Dai Wai, Raymond Chow Man Wai 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 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 SPECIAL ID 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 Collin Chou, Yang Kun [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Zilong Chen is an undercover police officer deep within the ranks of one of China’s most ruthless underworld gangs. The leader of the gang, Xiong, has made it his priority to weed out the government infiltrators in his midst. Struggling to keep his family together and his identity concealed, Chen is torn between two worlds. Upping the stakes, as Chen’s undercover comrades are being dealt with, one by one, Chen fears his days are numbered. Now, he must risk everything to take down the organization and reclaim the life he lost when he took on this perilous assignment. As the action mounts, Chen must do everything he can to protect the SPECIAL IDENTITY he wishes he never had before it’s too late. --- [ NOW SHOWING ] 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... 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 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. 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 July 11 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. 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...... [ 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 BADGES OF FURY Can : But Yi Sun Tam Lit : No Other Godly Detective d. Wang Zi Ming Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit), Wen Zhang, Michelle Chen, Cecilia Liu Shishi, Ada Liu Yan, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Leung Siu Lung, Raymond Lam Fung, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Jacky Wu Jing, Collin Chou Siu Lung, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Lo Hoi Pang, Leung Ka Yan, Huang Xiaoming, Tong Dawei, Chan Tsz Chung, Lee Shing Chak, Lo Mik Suet, Tian Liang, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, Tin Kai Man, Kwok Fung, Lam Suet, Josie Ho Chiu Yi 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? 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 July 3 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. BLIND DETECTIVE Can : Man Tam d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sammi Cheng Sau Man Rating : IIB Length : 130 mins. 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. A STORY OF YONONSUKE Can : Na Nin Yu Seung Sai Ji Gai d. Okita Shuichi Kora Kengo, Yoshitaka Yuriko, Ikematsu Sosuke, Ito Ayumi, Ayano Gou Length : 160 mins. Opening March 18 2013 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening July 4 2013 Site : http://37.hkiff.org.hk/eng/film/detail/37152-a-story-of-yonosuke.html [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A coming-of-age story weavingtogether multiple romantic threads, A STORY OF YONOSUKE is set during hte height of Japan's late-'80s economic glory. Based on the novel by Yoshida Shuichi, plain 18-year -old Yonosuke travels from Nagasaki to Tokyo to begin a life in the big city. Sixteen years later, things are very different for Yonosuke's clutch of friends, and the journey to finding out just how different sits at the heart of the latest by the typically whimsical Okita. WHEN NIGHT FALLS Can : Ngor Wan Yau Wa Yiu Shuet Lit : I Still Have Something To Say d. Ying Liang Nai An, Kate Wen Length : 70 mins. Opening July 8 2013 (Special Screening) [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] Commissioned by the Jeonju Digital Project, Ying Liang is inspired by the case of Yang Jia, who was accused of murdering 6 policemen in Shanghai, and then persecuted without abiding to proper legal procedures. Yet Ying Liang does not take this as the core of the narrative, but centers it on the life of Yang Jia’s mother instead, on how she strikes to speak for her son while being detained in a mental hospital. Subtle yet immensely powerful, the film is triumphed by the wrenching performance of Nai An, the regular producer of filmmaker Lou Ye. Ying Liang’s direction is exceptionally calm and moving, playing as an observer to this ridiculous tragedy that no one will not feel harrowed when walking of the cinema. A little gem that bravely gives voice to the silenced; judicial transparency is still such a luxury in some societies. 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, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Yuen Qiu, Maggie Siu Mei Kei, Lok Ying Kwan, Lam Suet, Josephine Koo Mei Wa, DaDa Chan Jing, Elaine Tung Oi Ling, Jonathan Wong Chee Hynn, Lo Hoi Pang, Chan Lai Wan, Lee Hoi Ying, Leung Wing Kit, Chan Wai Hung, Tony Ho Wa Chiu 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. TINY TIMES Can : Siu Si Doi d. Guo Jingming Mini Yang Mi, Amber Kuo, Bea Hayden Kuo, Ko Chen-Tung, Rhydian Vaughan (Fung Siu Ngok) Opening July 18 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] As the economy takes off, Shanghai raises 4 different of drastically different personalities and values. Lin Xiao, Nan Xiang, Gu Li, Tang Yuan. They live together in the dormitory. From the university to the society stage they help each other grown. In this modern city that is full of opportunities, they run into Gu Yuan, Gong Ming, Jian Xi, Chong Guong and develop complicated relationships... OUTRAGE BEYOND Can : Chuen Yuen Ngok Yun Yuen Git d. Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano, Ryo Kase, Toshiyuki Nishida, Tomokazu Miura, Fumiyo Kohinata, Shigeru Koyama Length : 112 mins. Opening March 27 2013 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening July 18 2013 Site : http://37.hkiff.org.hk/eng/film/detail/37120-outrage-beyond.html [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A huge success at the Japanese box office, the bloody, outrageous Outrage Beyond is a direct continuation of the first OUTRAGE -- a classic yakuza yarn with the Kitano brand of inventive violence and pitch-black humor. The more streamlined plot concerns several yakuza clans vying for power while expanding their influences into legitimate businesses. But in this dog-eat-dog world, even the cops are just as conniving as the criminals. The named actors clearly relish their outsized roles as their characters mete out excessive but satisfying brutality. 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, Lau On Kei, Jim Chim Shui Man, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Simon Lui Yu Yeung, DaDa Chan Jing, Lam Suet, June Lam Siu Ha JJ Jia (Ga Hiu Sun), Hui Siu Hung, Joe Cheng King Kei, Celia Kwok Choi Yi Opening July 25 2013 Official Site: https://www.facebook.com/SexDutiesUnit [ MEDIA ASIA ] The Special Duties Unit (SDU) is an elite paramilitary tactical unit of the Hong Kong Police Force and is considered one of the world’s finest in its role. But being the best carries its own burdens. Like everyone else, they go through troubles with love, with family and with their jobs. And sometimes they get horny. This touching story is about Special Duties Unit Team B and their trip to Macau for a weekend of unadulterated debauchery. [ 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...... 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 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 August 1 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. 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 August 8 2013 in Malaysia [ 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 2 Can : Kei Wan Yeh Lit : Fantasy Night d. Fruit Chan Gor, Gordon Chan Ka Seung, Lawrence Ah Mon (Lau Kwok Cheung) Opening August 8 2013 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] 6 twisted tales, 6 acclaimed directors, 6 horrifying ways to mess with your fear. 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. 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 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 Opening September 5 2013 in Malaysia 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...... 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 September 12 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 September 19 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. ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI Can : Ma Wing Jing d. Wong Ching Po Philip Ng Won Lung, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Jiang Luxia, Michelle Hu Opening October 17 2013 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] In the early 20th century, labourers from all over the country were rushing to the flourishing city of Shanghai. Ma Yongzhen, a youthful man from Shangdong, arrive at this prosperous city working as a dock labourer. He moves to Shanghai in the hopes of becoming rich. But ends up using his kung fu skills to survive against the evil Japanese. 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 24 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 Opening January 2 2014 in Malaysia [ 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? 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 Opening November 7 2013 in Malaysia [ 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. 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 December 19 2013 in Malaysia 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. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending June 23 2013 10 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 9 PEE MAK PHRAKANONG Can : Hat Gwai Ah Soh Lit : Scary Ghost Sister in Law d. Banjong Pisanthanakun Mario Maurer, Davika Hoorne 8 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 7 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 6 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 5 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 4 AFTER EARTH d. M. Night Shyamalan Jaden Smith, Will Smith 3 THE HANGOVER PART III d. Todd Phillips Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis 2 NOW YOU SEE ME d. Louis Leterrier Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Melanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman 1 WORLD WAR Z d. Marc Forster Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale, Matthew Fox ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS SWITCH Rating : IIB Length : 116 mins. 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. 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... MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7 Rating : I 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... SO YOUNG 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... ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, June 22 2013 15 LOVE IN THE SAME BOAT Can : Tung Jau Ji Ching Jacky Cheung Hok Yau , Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/ZzLQaoYVxqY 14 GOAL Jane Zhang Liangying http://youtu.be/aRTU2OUV1JM 13 EASY COME EASY GO Tanya Chua (Choi Kin Nga) Featuring MC HotDog http://youtu.be/ae8Ov7tMZXY 12 COME BACK TO ME Bii (But Si Chun) http://youtu.be/CRJDQQXS4uE 11 DON'T WANT TO LISTEN Can : But Seung Ting Cheryl Lee (Lee Yun Yi) http://youtu.be/C1LKOSotXMI 10 LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Can : Oi Oi Oi Oi MoMo Wu (Ng Mok Sau) http://youtu.be/slBD8uIcB3E 9 TO YOUTH Can : Ji Ching Chun Faye Wong http://youtu.be/Nmm3Xdj5twI 8 IF THIS IS LOVE Can : Yu Gor Jeh Si Ching Ivana Wong Yuen Chi http://youtu.be/0Vov9bzUqaA 7 LITTLE WEDDING Can : Siu Fun Lai Vanness Wu (Ng Kin Ho) http://youtu.be/JIuuQXVCvZk 6 PURELY ACCIDENTAL Can : Shun Shook Yi Oi Penny Dai Pui Nei http://youtu.be/snRaHXpS3uI 5 VIEW IN A NEW LIGHT Can : Ling Ngan Seung Hong Joey Yung Cho Yi http://youtu.be/RRhfXBJrIYk 4 WAIT Can : Dun Dun Olivia Ong http://youtu.be/LdSvRWR921Q 3 TO ME Can : Cup Ji Gei Michael Wong (Kong Leung) http://youtu.be/By3ys9SPi28 2 CAN OR CANNOT Can : Nung But Nung Coco Lee Man http://youtu.be/9qq7cFhznpU 1 THE MOMENT Can : Yut Lin Ji Gan David Tao Jit http://youtu.be/-2fbm2h3U3U ------ [ 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! ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com