From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (September 5 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. Carol Cheng Yui Ling who celebrates her birthday on the 9th B. Jennifer Tse Ting Ting who celebrates her birthday on the 7th C. Sam Hui Koon Kit who celebrates his birthday on the 6th D. Dayo Wong Tsz Wah who celebrates his birthday on the 5th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2013/09/11) The currently 42 year old TVB housewife killer Moses Chan Ho after being "invisible" in the film industry for almost 12 years recently struck again with the film DIM DUI DIM (POINT TO POINT). His salary even went from less than HK$50,000 when he started to 8 times that amount! Yesterday the temperature reached 31 degrees Celsius, but Chan Ho still worked in winter clothing and a scarf. Since joining the television industry in 2000, Chan Ho immediately became a top TVB actor and a housewife killer. Actually Chan Ho in 1994 started his career with his first film TWENTYSOMETHING (MAN 9 JIU 5) and made many films in the next ten years. His last film was DUMMY MOMMY, WITHOUT A BABY (YUK NUI TIM TING) in 2001. After 12 years out of the film industry, Chan Ho yesterday worked with veteran actress Susan Shaw Yam Yam on their new film DIM DUI DIM in Causeway Bay. They appeared in winter clothing under high temperature and exploded from the heat. As his fame rose, Chan Ho's salary also jumped 8 folds from less than HK$50,000 when he started to around HK$400,000 now. Since Chan Ho has not made a film in years, the price tag was considered decently. New director Wong Ho Yin was at the helm for DIM, which would be a nostalgic drama. In it Chan Ho's aunt passed away from the 1972 Daimaru department store gas explosion. Currently a language school principle, Shaw Yam Yam was a good friend of his aunt. She was spared because Chan Ho's aunt substituted for her class. Chan Ho's scarf loved to knit scarves in life and actually gave the same style orange scarves to Chan Ho and Shaw Yam Yam. When they ran into each other on the streets they discovered this secret that has been hidden for many years. The story was actually based on director Wong Ho Yin's personal experience. He wanted to make a movie in memory of his late aunt. Wong Ho Yin's story touched Chan Ho enough to make it. Actually in recent years TVB has made Lunar New Year films every year and would feature its stars, yet Chan Ho was never tempted. Reportedly Wong Ho Yin spent almost 8 months in discussion before successfully motivating Chan Ho to return to the big screen. Chan Ho whose film salary has risen to around 400,000 was willing to cut it in half to support th film. He also would receive a bonus from the film company. Yesterday the temperature reached 31 degrees Celsius and sunny. Chan Ho and Shaw Yam Yam wore sweaters for the story. Both wore orange scarves. Around 10AM, they first worked on a slope in Chai Wan. Chan Ho ran into Shaw Yam Yam who had the same style scarf. They stared at each other across the street and looked up and down, exchanged looks a few times and they were already drenched in sweat. After lunch, the team moved to Causeway Bay for a location shoot. First Shaw Yam Yam stood at Fashion Walk (Daimaru department store's former address) and was deep in thoughts. She put memorial white flowers on the floor. Chan Ho saw Shaw Yam Yam from across the street and curiously chased her into a nearby MTR station. Although Chan Ho was already married, his charm was still unstoppable. Housewife killer's rare appearance in Causeway Bay attracted several hundred people. The location was so crowded that the crowd reached the shopping center across the street. Fans of all ages including tourists, citizens and students raised their phones to take photos of Chan Ho. A female fan screamed, "Chan Ho is very handsome!" Despite the urging of the crew and Chan Ho begging with his eyes they could not be stopped. In addition, a cargo van and the film company vehicle fought over a parking space. Someone went to argue with the director, finally the film company paid to settle the money. When he was not in a scene, Chan Ho returned to the vehicle six or seven times to enjoy the air conditioning and violated the car idling law. Around 3PM, Shaw Yam Yam finished up. After a hour, Chan Ho and the team left as well. Shaw Yam Yam said, "Today the location was very hot, all four pieces of my clothing were soaked. Chan Ho's too. He and I had a very pleasant collaboration. He was polite and his voice sounded great." Shaw Yam Yam also praised the housewife killer's acting. "In the story his aunt died in my place, it's no wonder as soon as he shed tears I would follow. Only good acting like his would be able to create such a touching spark." * (2013/09/11) Working on the voice work for his new film NEW POLICE STORY 2013 (SUN GAING CHAT GOO SI 2013), Jackie Chan spoke to the Mainland media and said that he will work with Zhang Yimou on a new film of an unexpected style. Jackie Chan said, "Zhang Yimou and I earlier talked about a script. We never expected that when we talked again we got an idea and he and I clicked immediately." Jackie Chan even said that this film will definitely be quite a surprise to everyone as they would not expect why Jackie Chan and Zhang Yimou would make such a movie. * (2013/09/11) The Teddy Chan Tak Sum directed, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Wang Baoqiang and others starred Emperor film YUT GOR YUN DIK MO LUM yesterday morning shot a car crash scene in the Salisbury Road underpass. Several dozen workers arrived early to prepare and closed down the Tsim Sha Tsui bound lanes to coordinate with the shoot. A suspected luxury super sports car was rammed into the air at the underpass entrance and scattered all over the floor. Lead actor Yen Chi Tan did not appear, only Yeung Choi Ni who was in uniform in the company of Deep Ng Ho Hong, Emperor Motion Picture new comer Jessica Wong Ka Wai and others on the investigation scene. Around midnight, Yeung Choi Nei waited to take her mark and had a friendly chat with workers. When she took her mark Yeung Choi Nei kept traversing the scene according to the director's request. In the matter of minutes she was also covered in sweat. Director Andrew Lau Wai Keung also appeared and switched roles on this night as a guest star. He was relaxed and often chatted with the cast and the crew. Reportedly, in order to salute the action film colleagues and elders, aside from Lau Wai Keung Teddy Chan Tak Sum would invite 70s and 80s kung fu film elder actors to guest star. The film also received assistance from many film industry "masters" like Stanley Tong Kwai Lai, Stephen Tung Wai, Dion Lam Dik On and Xiong Xinxin during its shoot. * (2013/09/11) International film star Zhang Ziyi, Wang Leehom, Ada Choi Siu Fun, Ryan Zheng Kai, Terri Kwan Wing, Bona film group chair Yu Dong and others yesterday attended the film MY LUCKY STAR's Beijing premiere. Lead actress and producer Ziyi who was rumored to have broken up with Sa Beining recently seemed completely unaffected. The host asked Wang Leehom why he would treat his rumored girlfriend A-Mei Chang better than Zhang Ziyi, Wang Leehom awkwardly said, "Earlier I really was too busy." Unexpectedly Ziyi publicly "supported Hom" and covered his back. "Leehom and A-Mei only waited for one night, he and I had (to wait) countless days and nights." Zhang Ziyi's quick wit surprised the audience. Jackie Chan sent a video and praised Wang Leehom's superb agility. He stated that he would name me "the second Jackie Chan". As the press conference neared its end, the actors cut the cake together. Ziyi first put the cream from the cake on Wang Leehom's nose. Later she did not mind putting the cream into her mouth to taste. Their level of intimacy left many stunned. Max Zhang Jun who was known for loving his wife despite his eye injury supported his wife's new film. He appeared in sunglasses but Choi Siu Fun revealed that her husband had another goal. "He came for Ziyi, not for me. He and Ziyi have been friends for years." Later she did not forget to praise her husband. "Leehom is a god, my hubby is a god too." * (2013/09/11) Two modern goddesses Cherie Chung Chor Hung and Maggie Cheung Man Yuk last night attended a Dior event, taking the lead and the finale respectively. Hung Goo's girl like smile to the media left them weak at the knees. She even said that she and Cheung Man Yuk were never at odds. Cheung Man Yuk made a rare stop to speak to the Hong Kong media and even revealed that her love life has been beautiful. Years ago Hung Goo and Cheung Man Yuk were rumored to be at odds. Yesterday they appeared at the same event, unfortunately they appeared first and last and the two great goddesses were not photographed together. Hung Goo said that the last time she saw Cheung Man Yuk was several months ago. Last night they would be able to catch up again. She said, "We used to mess around in the kitchen too, but now I rarely cook." Speaking of their dispute rumor, Hung Goo said, "We have never had any grudge, only the media reported a dispute. We stayed in touch over the phone and email. Would we talk about love lives? I don't have any! I am very dull! Only boyfriend 1, 2, 3 in the reports." Hung Goo joked that reporters were too nosy, why did they not ask questions about her. Would she consider dating a foreigner? Hung Goo said, "I never thought about the dating issue, no one is different. It is about fate. I have no nationality differentiation, as long as I like him." Hung Goo earlier was caught without make up on the streets, she sighed and said, "The picture was so gross! No big deal, next time I go out I will bring a reflector board to the streets. When I find out someone is taking a photo in secret I will bring it out for additional lighting." Cheung Man Yuk showed her presence at the venue and stopped for interviews. "At first I worried that reporters would be very mean to me, actually everyone has treated me very gently." Cheung Man Yuk normally would return to Hong Kong to see her family and handle private matters. She and Hung Goo would occasionally meet. Cheung Man Yuk said that in recent years she rarely made movies. Even Chow Yun Fat has returned to make Hong Kong film FROM VEGAS TO MACAU (DOH SING FUNG WON). She said, "Fat Gor's movie production has nothing to do with me! I too support Hong Kong film, but in a different way." She lately has fallen for film editing and felt that there is room for development. She even asked everyone to give her a chance to edit films, even family or vacation videos. Did she want to retreat behind the scene? Cheung Man Yuk said, "The passion that I have for film editing now is the same feeling that I had for acting. I am finding the enthusiasm of the past." September 20 will be Cheung Man Yuk's 49th birthday. She said that she did not know if anyone would ask her to dinner. Perhaps she will take a vacation in Southeast Asia. Speaking of her love life, Cheung Man Yuk said, "Not much to talk about! The most beautiful is that I am single and I have dates. I don't dare to say if they are suitors. Others are always more in a hurry about these questions than me." Would Hong Kong men have a chance? Cheung Man Yuk joked, "Let me take a look first!" * (2013/09/11) Julian Cheung Chi Lam yesterday announced at the same time his official contract signing with China 3D Digital Entertainment and his contract renewal with Star Entertainment. He will work in music, film and television. To coordinate with the rising popularity of his "Cool Demon" character, the company spent six figures on a helicopter ride for luck for Chi Lam and confirmed the film version of TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES (CHUNG SEUNG WON SIU) next year. The company's stock price rose almost 1.5 times. Chi Lam yesterday held the contract signing press conference on the runway of the old Kai Tak Airport, officially signing with Stephen Shiu Jr's China 3D Digital Entertainment and renewing his Star Entertainment contract. Chi Lam in a tuxedo arrived in a luxury car and received a welcome from a group of sexy flight attendants. Bosses Stephen Shiu Jr. Neway boss Sit Chai Kit, Paco Wong, Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum), Chow Yiu Fai, advertisers and various major media representatives came to congratulate him. Chi Lam after the official contract signing even rode the helicopter to the air, as his version of AGE LIKE SONG (SHUI YUET YU GOR) played. Chilam refused to revealed the contract amount. He said, "I hope in the next few yars I can work hard and show some performance. I signed for many years and hope to keep signing. The contract signing amount of course is a commercial secret. (The two companies were rumored to give 8 figures each?) That great? However today the most fun is the lucky lap in the air. The sunny sky is just like my mood." The Chilam starred TRIUMPH 2 was not only a rating hit but also brought China 3D Digital (8078)'s stock price to a 1.5 time increase. It reached HK$0.066 and HK$0.061 at closing, a rise of 1.34 times. As for the online parody of TRIUMPH 2's ending that turned Chilam into an earth protecting hero, he smiled and said that he took notice, praised the online creativity and forwarded the picture to his son Mo Tung. TVB was rumored to be working with Stephen Shiu Jr. on the TRIUMPH film adaptation, Chilam admitted, "Actually I will work in film, television and concert, so I have to stay in my best shape for even more jobs. I have heard about the TRIUMPH film adaptation, the soonest it will start production will be next year. I am looking forward to it, but one person can't make a movie. The good performance of the series is already a great encouragement." He said that a collaboration between TVB and his boss would be the best situation, but as an actor he could not participate in casting. The decision will be up to the company. Chilam revealed that after TRIUMPH he discovered his love for television and considered returning to the Mainland to make a series for real money. His concert is planned for August next year. He said, "I hope this time at the Hong Kong Coliseum can challenge my records the last two times. For the new record I will first remake (Eason) Chan Yik Shun's AGE LIKE SONG. It's the company's idea. The rest of the songs will be remakes of my favorite songs as a salute." Has his misunderstanding with Star Entertainment been resolved? Chilam said, "We never had any misunderstanding, just some emotional misunderstanding. Since it's in the past it doesn't need to be mentioned again." China 3D Digital Entertainment boss Stephen Shiu Jr. admitted that he signed Chi Lam for eight figures but denied the rumored HK$50 million. He admitted that he and Chi Lam talked about working together for over a year. Since his joining his work has been nonstop. The jobs that have been scheduled until the end of October will be able to offset the cost of the contract signing. Stephen Shiu Jr. revealed that Chi Lam at the end of the year will work on a Mainland television series. Next year Chi Lam will make two movies, a romance that will start production in January and the TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES (CHUNG SEUNG WON SIU) film adaptation in April. Their estimated investment will be respectively 20 million and 60 million. Stephen Shiu Jr. said, "They may not be all individual investments. Some will be made with other companies. TRIUMPH still awaits discussions on how to share the cost with TVB and scheduling the actors like (Francis) Ng Chun Yu." Seemingly "Captain Tong" and "Cool Demon" will battle again. Stephen Shiu Jr. also revealed that aside from making Hong Kong films like DUE WEST THAILAND this year, the company will also focus on Mainland mainstream film development. It has already opened cinemas in cities like Xiamen and Chongqing and developed the film industry in all aspects. * (2013/09/11) Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Chin Kar Lok and Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung yesterday worked the music video for their concert theme song. They threw soft drink cans at each others. When Chin Kar Lok nailed Tse Tin Wa in the head, Siu Chun took the blame. Siu Chun was ready to explode during the interview. Someone was upset that Tse Tin Wa had a special segment in the concert, which made all their wives unable to go to the Hong Kong Coliseum. Siu Chun said, "I heard that they will get a room to sit in then, maybe they will play mahjong while watching the show. Ultimately they can't appear at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Only Tse Tin Wa's segment has female guests, which our old ladies unable to attend." Tse Tin Wa explained that everyone came up with a good idea and finally decided not to let any of their wives watch the show in person. Siu Chun joked, "We have never said that they could come and watch the show. I don't have any tickets for them either." Ekin said that Chin Kar Lok's wife Angela Tong Ying Ying had "postnatal hyperactivity disorder", which they were afraid would affect everyone's performance and disturb their emotions. Thus they made this decision. Chin Kar Lok pointed out that only Tse Tin Wa would perform with a female guest. Did all their wives know about this? Ekin said, "We only made the decision today, later everyone will report it on their own." Has any female guest been confirmed? Ekin said, "How can we not invite any? Even Uncle Lun said that he wanted to be a guest. Sorry, I am referring to the Principle (Alan Tam Wing Lun)." * (2013/09/11) Juno Mak Chun Lung recently flew to Toronto for the film festival to promote his directing debut RIGOR MORTIS (GEUNG SI). At the Midnight Madness party, Juno received the film festival program director Colin Geddes praised Juno's film as very exciting. "The vampire subject film has already become extinct in the past 10 years, to be able to remove the comedy element and add in horror is pleasant surprise for me." Juno thanked Colin for the compliment, which gave him a shot of confidence. He will fly to the U.S. for a fantasy film festival next week and spread Hong Kong film to more people. * (2013/09/11) The film THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI) has been in release for a month and received rave reviews. Its box office steadily rose. With support from Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Gigi Leung Wing Kei and others, the film finally broke HK$10 million; the cast, the director and the producer were all very excited. The director said that not only the film broke 10 million, he was the happiest that Polytechnic Institute convenience store open space ban was finally lifted and dancers would be able to dance freely. This film only cost 5.3 million, a small budget production. Fellow film rookies and leads Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling and BabyJohn Choi Hong Yik felt incredible that a small budget production was able to have such a performance. Cherry said, "When I found out the news, I was in class. Still in school, I still can't believe that I participated in such a successful film. It was like a miracle. I will continue to study hard and try to perform even more different films in the future." BabyJohn admitted that the 10 million box office truly did not come by easily. "I thank every one of the viewers, at every audience appreciation their passion moved me. I hope everyone will keep this fire ignited and head for their own dreams." * (2013/09/10) Martial art film star Gordon Liu (Lau Ka Fai) sued his former assistant in pursuit of the 1.38 million RMB and HK$ 140,000 saving account that were in her care. Yesterday both sides agreed to release over 250,000 RMB to Lau and stated that they would attempt mediation. However Lau Ka Fai's guardian Fan Yik Man said that the case might drag on longer than half a year and she might have to raise medical funding for Lau Ka Fai. Plaintiff Eva Fung has already turned over the alleged sum to the court according to the court order. Lau Ka Fai's legal representative said that neither party argued against the 370,000 yuan RMB belonged to Lau Ka Fai. Earlier HK$150,000 were released and he requested for the remaining 252,000 yuan RMB to be released. The judge approved. The lawyer continued that both parties have filed for mediation attempt, but the process required time. He requested the court to reserve two days for trial in the future half a year. Fung agreed to release the sum and to mediation, but stated that 670,000 yuan RMB of the amount in question were Fung's saving and commission. She also gave Lau Ka Fai HK$446,000 in advance and stated that she would file a counter suit in pursuit. Fan Yik Man said that the HK$150,000 released last night were spent on Lau Ka Fai's hospitalization and treatments. Most were spent. If the case had to be dragged on for half a year, the released amount might be spent. She tried to come up with ideas to reduce treatment cost. She might have to raise money to cover the medical cost. Fan Yik Man said that Lau Ka Fai's health has improved, but whenever the lawsuit was mentioned he would be upset. She said, "His veins are popping, his hands are shaky like he wants to say a lot." * (2013/09/10) Recently Mainland star and AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA producer Tian Pujun wrote that Peter Chan Ho Sun was her boyfriend for years, said that she and Chan Ho Sun broke up three times and he was the one who took the initiative to get back together. Sandra Ng Kwan Yu has not responded until last night. She not only posted her Lunar New Year film costume but also left a humorous message as usual. "I don't care about boyfriend or turtle honey, since I know his heart (and finances) belongs to me! Hahaha! BTW isn't the new costume cute?" * (2013/09/09) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing two nights ago watched the film THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI). Director Adam Wong Sau Ping along with actors Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling and Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik attended an audience appreciation event. With his dancer background, Sing Sing said that the film was very moving. He not only gave the actors a standing ovation but also was choked up from the sentiments. He also played the film's "Chut Lung" on the spot and practiced Tai Chi. Speaking of Wong Sau Ping skipping to THE WAY WE DANCE 3, will Sing Sing help up and guest star? He said, "I have always encouraged new directors, very supportive and cooperative with them. I hope that they would fulfill their dreams." Sing Sing immediately recommended himself to Wong Sau Ping, "Give me a chance to guest star in the third film, I will drag Fat Gor (Chow Yun Fat) and guest star together!" "Chut Leung" Choi Hong Yik said that Wai Ying Hung wanted to play his sister Ah Luk, Sing Sing joked, "I will play Chut Leung's big brother 'Brother Luk'." Sing Sing hoped to fulfill his director dream, now he is learning to direct and write screenplays. "The first film's screenplay outline already had a first draft. It will be a drama and not about dancing." Choi Hong Yik immediately raised his hand and recommended himself for the performance. Sing Sing said that it would depend on the script. If suitable h would approach THE WAY WE DANCE's actors to perform. * (2013/09/09) George Lam and Dr. Lam Kin Fai two nights ago organized a concert to raise fun for the Otic Foundation. Miriam Yeung Chin Wa and special guest Chen Jiajia performed. Chin Wa appeared in a low cut black evening gown and performed her idol Danny Chan Pak Keung's son on his 55th birthday. Chan Pak Keung's sister presented flowers in support. Chin Wa recently has been busy in Guangzhou with her film DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART 2 (DAN SUN NAM NUI 2). With Johnnie To Kei Fung at the Toronto Film Festival, she had a chance to return to Hong Kong for Pang Ho Cheung's MANJUSAWA. "I really want to take the Mid Autumn Festival off, but I am very afraid that I would have to work. DON'T had many Hong Kong location scenes to shoot. Most were with Louis Koo Tin Lok and Vic Chou Man Yu. After making these two films I will definitely take a month or more off and do what Mommy should do. I want to learn children nutrition and be with children." DaDa Chan Jing was rumored to have returned to Hong KOng. Would she work on MAN? Chin Wa said that she did not know. "All my scenes will be with (Eric) Tsang Chi Wai. At most I would see (Gigi) Leung Wing Kei for a day." * (2013/09/08) The 25 year old Isabella Leong Lok Si returned to show business and immediately was linked in rumors, supposedly she and Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga)'s 22 year old son Oscar Wong Ling Chun have already been in a relationship for a year. Her friend Angelica Lee Sinjie played matchmaker for them and Cheung Ngai Ga in turn became Leong Lok Si's manager. Lee Sinjie yesterday awkwardly said that she was not their matchmaker and even claimed that she knew nothing. Cheung Ngai Ga through her company denied the rumor. Leong's god father Anthony Wong Chau Sun said that he never asked Leong Lok Si about her love life and was not surprised by whomever his god daughter was seeing. He even joked, "Unless she is dating (John) Tsang Chun-wah, then I would be surprised!" Leong Lok Si chose to make her comeback in Taiwan with Cheung Ngai Ga's LIM LIM. Yesterday a magazine claimed that Leong Lok Si and Cheung Ngai Ga's son Wong Ling Chun have been together for almost a year. They met through Lee Sinjie's introduction and got along pleasantly in a secret relationship. Cheung Ngai Ga not only accepted their relationship but also became Leong Lok Si's manager and arranged for her to make movies. Lee Sinjie yesterday was asked about being Leong Lok Si and Oscar's matchmaker, she awkwardly said, "Me? I wasn't! I definitely wasn't the matchmaker, and I didn't know whether they were dating. Leong Lok Si and I stayed in touch but we haven't seen each other in a long time. Lately we only had dinner once or twice." Did she feel they would make a good match? Lee Sinjie shook her head. "Don't ask me!" Was she worried that her mentor Cheung Ngai Ga would blame her for saying too much? Lee Sinjie pretended to seal her lips and said, "Can we not talk about this subject anymore? It's only a rumor." Cheung Ngai Ga yesterday responded to media inquiry through Applause Entertainment. "This is completely nothing." Leong Lok Si's god father Wong Chau Sun said that he did not know about his god daughter's new romance. He said, "I never pay any attention to her romance and wouldn't feel surprised. Unless she is dating Tsang Chun-Wah, then I would be surprised! Since I don't know if the rumor is real or false, I wouldn't ask." Chau Sun said that Leong Lok Si a few days ago returned to Hong Kong, but she was in a hurry and they only saw each other once. She did not even have time for dinner. Did he agree with Leong Lok Si's comeback? Chau Sun said, "She likes to make movies and has the talent to, this is a good thing. In addition with Cheung Ngai Ga's leadership she will definitely do well." He said that he would like to work with Leong Lok Si but it would be up to fate. * (2013/09/08) Julian Cheung Chi Lam joins Stephen Shiu Jr.'s company and ends his 10 year relationship with his former company Jet Tone. Reportedly the parting was not amicable. Two days ago he posted his former manager's foul language laced message online and said that it was "memorable". Cheung Chi Lam yesterday stressed that his relationship with Jet Ton was good and admitted that he was polite. Speaking of training Wing Chun for 10 years for only 6 seconds in THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI), Cheung Chi Lam denied that it was the reason that he made the switch. Cheung Chi Lam yesterday attended an anchor contest. Two days ago he posted his former Jet Tone manager Ms. Leung's facebook foul language laced message. He even wrote, "Thank you Jet Tone film company for your evaluations of me for the past 10 years, every reply and every word have been memorable to me!" Later he rapidly removed the post. Cheung Chi Lam yesterday said, "It's not my fault, I am very polite! Am I not very polite? My relationship with Jet Tone has always been great and it ended greatly too. Some news are personal matters. Did she attack me? You ask Ms. Leung!" Speaking of Ms. Leung not yelling at him by name in the post, Cheung Chi Lam only said, "I don't know, I won't respond again. Jet Ton and I have worked together pleasantly for years, this is a personal feeling release." As for the rapid post removal, Cheung Chi Lam said, "Did I remove it? Actually Ms. Leung asked for it to be removed and didn't want to keep it going. We aren't in the a war of words, we don't just want to be unhappy and have negative energy." Cheung Chi Lam denied that he was upset that Jet Tone did not help him with his career. "I have many jobs, for example foreign television series. The old company helped with a record release and concerts. They deserve a lot of credit." Speaking of all the Wing Chun training in exchange for 6 seconds in THE GRANDMASTERS, Cheung Chi Lam said, "Actually I have been practicing Wing Chun for more than 1 year. In 2003 when I joined Jet Tone and learned that I had to make THE GRANDMASTERS I already went to learn it. However I don't need to tell others how hard I work. I wasn't unhappy, being able to participate was already a very rare experience. At least I learned Wing Chun." He said that the company switch was unrelated to the size of THE GRANDMASTERS' role. "Working with each company has been fate, every time I hope to make a good connection." * (2013/09/08) The film OUT OF INFERNO 3D (TOH CHOOK SUN TIU 3D) yesterday held a promotion. Louis Koo Tin Lok and Sandra Ng Kwan Yu are confidants. Speaking of Tian Pujun revealing herself to be Peter Chan Ho Sun's "girlfriend", he said that as an outsiders he dared not comment too much. "I often have dinners with Kwan Yu and Chan Ho Sun, sometimes I would have talks with Kwan Yu. However I am an outsider of this rumor, I shouldn't say too much. My parents knows Uncle and Aunt Winter (Kwan Yu's parents), only when the elders are together would we talk about family." Was he worried that the rumor would affect their child? Koo Tin Lok felt that it was just a report, when he had time he would have a chat with Kwan Yu. Koo Tin Lok said that making OUT OF INFERNO 3D was tougher than the television series BURNING FLAME (LIT FOR HUNG SUM). During the rescue he would inhale heavy smoke and exert a lot of energy. However he was not scared off. Director Oxide Pang Shun looked forward to the film making 300 million yuan at the Mainland box office. * (2013/09/08) Joey Wang Cho Yin earlier returned to Hong Kong and last month the media caught her on camera. Earlier she filed suit with the superior court against Next Media and its publications for defamation. Wang Cho Yin stated in the suit that Next Media's Apple Daily, Face and Next Magazine on August 23 to 29 in print and online published articles that defamed Wang Cho Yin, causing damage to her reputation and career. She asked the court to issue an injunction against Next Media and the aforementioned publications from further defamation articles online and in print and demanded compensation from them. Wang Cho Yin has already returned to Canada. Lately no one online was able to find any trace of her. At the time in order to prove that her face did not change, had a friend take photos of her and post them online. However after returning to Canada she remained quiet, thus her intention for a comeback remained unknown. * (2013/09/08) Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) two days ago judged a short film screenplay creative contest in Malaysia. Earlier the sequel to CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON (NGOR FU CHONG LUNG) was announced. She and Zhang Ziyi will participate. The lead actor will be Donnie Yen Chi Tan and the director will be Yuen Woo Ping. Yeung Chi King revealed that the production will begin next year, some of the film will shoot in Malaysia. Speaking of the director change, did she feel different? Yeung Chi King joked, "Just ask about the contest, I am the judge. I want the scripts to have focus and passion, so I can tell whether the work is good just from reading the script." * (2013/09/08) Nick Cheung Ka Fai two nights ago with Dominic Lam Ka Wa and Lam Chi Bok and other Royal Hong Kong Police Cadet School alumni attended the 40th anniversary of the school. They sang the school song and marched then saluted. Ka Fai was busy with a film, his hair had extensions and his clothes were wrinkled. He said that because of work he did not properly prepare, but he insisted on wearing the school tie. He said, "I was a graduate of the 17th year. At the time everyday I had to wear this tie to school. Now looking back I have a lot of memories. Back then when I just show business after the police, I ran into a lot of setbacks in the first few years. I would think of the Police Cadet training, that determination and courage made me brave enough to face the setbacks." As for the film UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN)'s box office success, a sequel has been rumored. Ka Fai said, "(Dante) Lam Chiu Yin doesn't have an idea yet, even when it is made it may not be fighting again. I would definitely go along with my life, but the soonest I believe it will start production will be next year. (Will you train again?) Leave it for (Eddie) Peng Yu-Yen, I won't be courteous. This time is the limit of my sacrifice, if I do it again I will have to retire. I have been a silver screen tough guy once, and left an indelible memory." * (2013/09/08) Karena Ng Chin Yu two nights ago with boss Raymond Wong Pak Ming attended the film THE STOLEN YEARS' Hong Kong premiere. Also on hand were Wylie Chiu Shek Chi and Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling. Wong Pak Ming and Ng Chin Yu recently have been busy with their Lunar New Year film. Did Chin Yu BB mind working with her boyfriend? She denied that and said that she would not mind if the story required it. Wong Pak Ming again revealed that in the end of October release BABY BLUES (NGAI YING) Lam Fung and Chin Yu BB will have scenes together. The film THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI) was a critical and commercial hit. Lead actress Ngan Cheuk Ling had a chance at the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress. Ngan Cheuk Ling felt that it would be impossible because her acting was still very immature, had a lot of flaws and still had a lot of room for improvement. As for reports that her boyfriend was a minor star and a slacker, Ngan Cheuk Ling said that she saw the report but she did not want to publicly discuss her love life. Although lately she had a lot of negative news, she was not unhappy. She was just afraid of affecting those around her. Chiu Shek Chi said that STOLEN's director Barbara Wong Chun Chun was her benefactor. She revealed that an international male idol performed a concert in Macau, after which he had to serve his military service. Wong Chun Chun encouraged her to take a photo with him backstage and she mustered up the courage. She even kissed her idol on the cheek. She said, "I thought he would resist, but he didn't. He even opened his arms and embraced me." * (2013/09/07) Chow Yun Fat, Chapman To Man Jat and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung gathered at the Venetian Macao for the Wong Jing new film FROM VEGAS TO MACAU (DOH SING FUN WON) location shoot. Unfortunately the weather refused to cooperate with a swimming pool scene as it was postponed again and again. Finally it was not completed. Ting Fung earlier after completing an all night shoot already returned to Hong Kong. Two days ago the team shot Fat Gor's solo dramatic scene. A troubled look for a film industry superstar of course had no bad take. During the period, Ah Jat who was not in the scene put on a tank top and a pair of swimming trunks. Ah Jat said, "I just went swimming, I originally asked Ting Fung to stay. He's the one who wanted to leave. (He has family matter to attend to?) Don't ask me, I don't know." Wong Jing revealed that if the pool scene was unable to be completed, they would likely return for additional shoots or shoot at a Hong Kong pool. He even pointed out that the hotel provided completely sponsorship this time. Would he take this chance to announce his return to the Hong Kong film industry? Wong Jing said, "No, because Fat Gor's price tag is astronomical only the Mainland can cover it. Since we have worked together many times, we just finished working on THE LAST TYCOON (DAI SEUNG HOI) a year ago and had chemistry. We even had an advantage with him! Whatever location we needed in Hong Kong, as long as we used his name it would be approved. We saved a lot on that, well worth the high salary. Fat Gor even has a market in the West! (Ting Fung recently has family trouble, did he take time off?) No, he is very smart and professional. He knows how to handle his family matter. I don't have to be worry about him." * (2013/09/07) The normally sharp tongued and merciless Jacqueline Chong Si Man privately was "Miss Congeniality". She had a part in the new film A SECRET BETWEEN US (DAI YUT CHI BUT SI NEI). The leads were new comers and elders had to stand aside. However she still kept an eye out for the two new comers as an attentive big sister. The film's lead actress was Angel Chiang Ka Man and lead actor was Edward Ma Chi Wai, and her character was quite a jerk. When Chong Si Man saw that they were new comers on the set, during the shoot her own pressure was having to yell at them all the time in the film and treat them very badly. Earlier sh had to mentally prepare them. In one or two scenes she had to yell at them, she had to tell them in advance the she would be very loud and communicated to them that she might suddenly slap the table to keep them from getting scared suddenly. Luckily Chiang Ka Man had television series experience. She did not have to play a big sister character and they could take care of themselves. Instead the crew was always making fun of me because I was very different from how I was normally. Typecast as the "little bitch", Chong Si Man did not have an easy time with riding her image. This time in her new film she had to play a pregnant madame without any make up, which was quite a big acting challenge for her. In the film world, she did not have much limitation. Without any nudity she could accept the character. So far in her career she truly played too many "little bitches". This time was a rare occasion that she did not have to be sexy and the character was particularly special, she played a madame and had to be very sloppy. The director did not allow her to put on any make up. She even got a "gross blond" dye job and none of her clothes was pretty. Playing pregnant and without make up for the first time, she had quite a huge attempt this time. Because she trusted director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) and they have worked together many time, she trusted his arrangement. Instead the biggest difficult was how to play pregnant. She talked and walked very fast, during the shoot people always joked that she wanted to lose the child. Thus she had to adjust herself and walk slower. As a daughter of a Malaysian Datuk, Chong Si Man was still all about honor. Even because the previous job was postponed, she would still keep her promise and was never late. At the location air conditioner was blowing like mad, she still insisted on baring her waist. She had no arrogance of a rich kid at all. * (2013/09/07) The film SPECIAL ID (DUT SHU SUN FUN) yesterday held a Beijing press conference. Leads Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Jing Tian, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Zhang Hanyu and theme song performer Yang Kun appeared. Yang Kun opened the event with the theme song I NEVER IMAGINE YOU TO BE SO STRONG. In the music video Yen Chi Tan's helplessness from being tangled between both sides of the law was captured. Chi Tan was moved and admitted that he was not as strong as everyone imagined. Under the tough guy exterior was actually an ordinary person. "Every time when I feel tired and want to take time off, my wife Cissy Wang is my greatest pillar and motivation. We filmmakers spent most of our time on our work, spending all day outside we can very easily neglect family around us. Yet every time I return home she would give me a lot of support. She can stay by my side, I am very touched every second of every moment." After 6 years he again worked on a modern action film as an actor, a director and a producer. Chi Tan in order to maintain the film's action quality he even designed many different styles for each actor. He not only merged many Chinese and foreign martial art action elements but also never repeating the style in each fight scene. When the host praised him as a real man, he humbly said, "I only want to be a responsible man." Speaking of the real man in his heart, he said that he was actually Szeto Kam Yuen who passed away from illness last year. Even when he had cancer he still could not help but help Chi Tan. Chi Tan was not only touched but also felt the importance of cherishing life. * (2013/09/07) Louis Koo Tin Lok and Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Vic Chou Yu Man recently worked on DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART 2 (DAN SUN NAM NUI 2) in Guangzhou. Yesterday Goo Jai worked on a building wall climbing scene and attracted many onlookers who secretly took photos and posted them online. Goo Jai was climbing outside the window and had a painful look on his face. Employees on the other side of the window were very happy, kept taking photos and said, "Koo Tin Lok is shooting outside the company's window. The entire company is boiling, in the morning no one could work." * (2013/09/07) Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki yesterday afternoon held his retirement press conference in Tokyo. Because he stated that he would not respond any further about his retirement, over 600 reporters from around the world crowded into the venue. Hayao Miyazaki at the opening joked that he has said that he would retire many times, but this time he was absolutely serious. He decided to retire because of the word "old". At age 72 he actually spent 5 years to make his new film THE WIND RISES, physically his condition was not as it was before. Thus he decided to completely retire from the Studio Ghibli and hoped to spent time more on the Ghibli Museum. Miyazaki said that he did not want to hold a press conference to announce his retirement, but he felt that he should properly explain the matter. He joked, "Although I have said retirement many times, maybe some people would feel that this time will be like before, this time however I am serious." Actually after THE WIND RISES' first screening in June, he said to his long time collaborator Toshio Suzuki that he no longer wanted to work. However he joked, "Because I have said it many times, I didn't know if he thought it was real." Suzuki said that they have worked together for over 30 years and experienced a lot. However he was certain that Hayao Miyazaki this time was serious. Thus on August 5 he made the official announcement to the Ghibli employees and planned to make the revelation outside in early September. Coincidentally the film took part in the Venice Film Festival, which he thought was a good opportunity to make it public. Thus at the press conference there, the Ghibli president announced the retirement. The reason behind the retirement was the age of Hayao Miyazaki. His health was not what it was. He said, "In the past I could sit at the desk and at least draw for 12 hours, but when I made THE WIND RISES I drew for 7 hours and I already felt very exhausted. Sometimes I would set the pen on the desk and went home to rest. Finally I spent 5 years before completing it. I believed that from now on another full length animation would take even longer to produce, maybe 6 or 7 years. Then I will be 80 something. The Studio and I both can't afford to spend so much time to produce a movie." Will he participate in other film production or character creation in the future, or produce the rumored VALLEY OF THE WIND sequel? Hayao Miyazaki immediately said, "No." He continued, "I am already a free man. I can do whatever I want, and I have the freedom not to do anything. Actually I have something that I want to, but if I say it and not do it it would be bad. So I am not saying anymore." Later he also revealed that the Ghibli Museum has a lot of matter for him to handle, for exhibits and volunteering. Hayao Miyazaki has released many successful animation. His most memorable was HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, citing that his work has always been under the influence of children cultural work a lot. Hayao Miyazaki said, "I hope to express to children, 'life is valuable and worth living', this belief will never change." Reporters from Taiwan and Italy asked since he would have time after his retirement would he travel, in particular his work often expressed meaningful messages like environmental protection. This was a good opportunity for him to share his ideas and the Japanese culture with fans around the world, but Hayao Miyazaki expressed that he hoped fans from around the world would visit him in Japan. "I am not a culture person, I am just an old man in a small factory." He said that he has never thought about becoming a director, as he only wanted to focus on being an animator. "When I focus on drawing on a sketch I could be happy for two or three days. A director has to go from the beginning to the end, it's very tiring especially with my bad stomach. I really wanted to be an animator until the end, this is a career that belongs to me." A reporter was very concerned about his health, he said that his health was decent, but old age certainly would bring some problems. He said, "I was once 70 kilograms, at the time I was like a pig. It was very tough." Luckily his wife cooked for him, changed his diet so he was able to have the health to maintain his work for years. As for his wife's response when he decided to retire, "She just acknowledged me once, then I asked her to keep preparing the rice box for me." Hayao Miyazaki issued a statement, briefly stating the reason for his retirement and his future plans. He said, "Originally I wanted to work another 10 years, while I can drive to work and home, I hope to be able to continue to work." He also said, "My daily life basically won't change, everyday I will still take the same road. Although taking Saturday off has been a dream, how would I know if I would be do it?" Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki has won countless awards over the years, like in 2005 at the 62nd Venice Film Festival he received the Lifetime Achievement Award. His most famous work has to be the 2001 release SPIRITED AWAY, which not only won countless awards at home but also 16 awards internationally like the 2002 Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear Prize and the 21st Hong Kong Film Award Best Asian Film and the 2003 Best Animation Oscar. its 3.04 billion yen box office surpassed the 1997 film TITANIC to become the highest grossing film in Japan box office history. Hayao Miyazaki was born on January 5 1941 in Bunkyo district of Tokyo. The second of four brothers, he loved to draw due to his childhood frailty and had quite a talent. He loved the manga of Osamu Tezuka and Shigeru Sugiura. In April 1963 he joined the Toei Animation as an animator. In 1971 he left Toei Animation and joined A Production with Isao Takahata, producing cartoons like LUPIN THE THIRD and 3000 LEAGUES IN SEARCH OF MOTHER. in 1985 he and Toshio Suzuki formed Studio Ghibli and produced CASTLE IN THE SKY, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, SPIRITED AWAY and his latest film THE WIND RISES. * (2013/09/07) Peter Chan Ho Sun and Sandra Ng Kwan Yu are a loving couple and the parents to their daughter Chan Si Chi; recently Mainland star Tian Pujun revealed that she had an extraordinary relationship with Chan Hon Sun and described him as "boyfriend". Her 1800 word article MY BOYFRIEND -- THE CHAN HO SUN THAT YOU DON'T KNOW spread like crazy online, leading to online speculation of her relationship with Chan Ho Sun. Some also felt bad for Ng Kwan Yu. Chan Ho Sun responded through his company. "I only have one girlfriend, that is Kwan Yu!" Reportedly, Chan Ho Sun is in Russia for a diplomatic event then will go to Toronto for the AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA international premiere. Thus he was not at liberty to respond. Chan Ho Sun's company replied, "Ms. Tian indeed is one of the AMERICAN investors. As far as we know she also is the director's friend. The director has always treated her as a friend. As for boyfriend or not, that is a matter of opinion. The director says that if he has to talk about a girlfriend, he only has one and she is Kwan Yu. That's all he has to say." Tian Pujun was a post 80 Mainland star. In 2003 she had a passionate bed scene in Tony Leung Ka Fai in the film THREE 2: DUMPLING. She also knew Chan Ho Sun from that. Recently her rumor with a Mainland property tycoon was also controversial. In Chan Ho Sun's film AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA she was a producer and one of the investors. She seemed to have quite an understanding of Chan Ho Sun's life details and preferences in her article. She revealed that Chan Ho Sun would visit her home. She could call him at anytime. In the 10 years that they have known each other they also ended their relationship three times in recent years. Each time Chan Ho Sun asked to get back together, he even asked her to go swimming via text. Sh also pointed out that when Chan Ho Sun called her he cried, she would comfort him. In Thailand she also visited Chan Ho Sun's parents. She also said that Kwan Kwan Yu loved and tolerated this "Young Master" Chan Ho Sun very much. She seemed to know everything about Chan Ho Sun like the back of her hand. * (2013/09/07) Kelly Chen Wai Lam two nights ago attended a high class domestic men's tailor brand Ascot Chang's 60th anniversary party. Recently she has been busy with her new film with Tony Leung Ka Fai and Dior Cheng Yi Kin. Kelly revealed that earlier she even flew to England and Prague for a month of location shoot without her sons. "At the time I missed my sons very much, and thought did I make the right decision? However, during the shoot I felt it was very happy and very fun. It was like I went back to my single days. After work I went out and play, I didn't need to take care of my sons. I seem to have gone to a dream world, I never imagine that I would enjoy it so much!" * (2013/09/06) Mainland star Angelina Zhang (Cheung Woon Nga) earlier announced her contract termination with her management company. She revealed that half a year ago the company turned down jobs for her and put her into depression. She said, "Half a year ago people came to me with offers and the company would turn them for me with astronomical prices. It even put another artists in my place. At the time I was very unhappy, I was depressed and didn't want to go out and eat. Finally I was much thinner. (Did your have financial problems?) I have savings, life wasn't a problem." Cheung Woon Nga admitted that the company did not value her. "I remember at the time I finished an advertisement and thought that I would ask the photographers to take a few more photos for my official site. The company colleague at the time told me to hurry and leave because the time was scheduled for another artist." Recently Cheung Woon Nga worked with Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Ava Yu Kiu and others on the film HONG KONG UNDERCOVER COP (MAN LUNG DUT GWING). In it Woon Nga played a big time lawyer and had to speak fluent English. She said, "The film had a lot of professional terms, sometimes these terms wouldn't get to me until the day of the shoot. So I spent a lot of time to memorize the lines and pronunciation." * (2013/09/06) Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan after signing with Emperor Motion Pictures artist department has had many jobs. Most recently she even accepted a beauty commercial. She said, "Actually my skin has been great since childhood. Make up artists praise that I have zero pore, many friends are envious of me. Actually I haven't deliberately maintained it, sometimes I've been so busy that I didn't even have the time to remove the make up." Returning to the screen, she has already made many films. In her new film HARDCORE COMEDY (CHUNG HAU MEI) she played a masseuse. She said, "I have never worn clothes with so little cloth, but they were just to coordinate with the character. Working with actors wasn't awkward at all." The film was rated category III, she said, "Actually this isn't the first time. Earlier I performed in a violent category III film." Already a mother, she was asked whether she had concerns when choosing a script. She said that she hoped to try different things and thus would not limit her own performance. She said, "I don't want to miss any opportunity and regret it. Thus I am willing to try any character." Aside from work, Sun Kai Kwan also made time to enjoy her home life. She said, "You can't just focus on work and lose life. The most important is learning to make time." As for whether she would accept a second spring, she said, "Of course I wish to have romance. If now someone asks me to make a romance, I worry that I don't have the romantic feeling." As for what she looks for in a mate, she said that kindness was the most important. * (2013/09/06) Emperor artist Michelle Wai Si Nga in her new film HARDCORE COMEDY (CHUNG HAU MEI) has to face Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu, the otaku with a crush on her, and the "perfect villain" Timothy Cheng Tsz Sing's conspiracy. Si Nga admitted that she got goose bumps from the shoot, lost control and laughed herself silly. Si Nga's character in the film was fully mysterious, which made otaku Kwan Chor Yiu fall for her. In the story he even stole a tissue that Si Nga wiped her mouth with for his collection. Si Nga said, "I was both touched and had some goose bumps. Because when we talked about the script Kelvin looked handsome as usual, I never thought that he would be so convincing as an otaku. He put a lot of effort into his performance. In one scene he had to yell at me and called me a 'jerk'. I never thought that he would yell at me like that, so it was very memorable." Someone else who left Si Nga with a memorable impression was the "Perfect Villain" Timothy Cheng Tsz Sing. She said, "I am very embarrassed, in front of an elder I couldn't hold back my laughter. Because I thought of watching A KINDRED SPIRIT when I was little, seeing 'Tsz ho' acting so seriously in front of me I was terrible. I just kept laughing. I felt I wasn't very professional." When Kelvin shot a love scene with Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, he was much calmer and smarter than Si Nga. He said, "Sun Kai Kwan is a sex goddess. She has quite an appeal. In one scene she used her 'mouth' to comfort me, as soon as we took our marks she completely led me. Although we had a bad take, it was just after watching playback I asked the director for another take!" * (2013/09/06) Chapman To Man Jat and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin earlier spoke with Angela Yu Wing Man on Entertainment onShow. Although they are friends, actually a drunk Ah Jat called Ah Sa 'bitch' years ago and they were at odds! When Angela asked how they got over it, Ah Jat nonsensically pointed out that the key was Ah Sa's boyfriend William Chan Wai Ting. "Luckily I have Chan Wai Ting. Because Scorpios hold grudges and are dirty minded, her dirty mind was satisfied so she forgot her grudge! Thus if you want her to forgive me, first you have to use Chan Wai Ting!" Angela heard and suddenly said, "Chan Wai Ting is a Scorpio too!" Ah Jat got into a groove and even revealed their sex life. "Just think about trapping two Scorpios in a room, then you are dead for sure. They keep ordering room service, would they even go out and eat!" Ah Sa was so mad that she hit Ah Jat's head and screamed with embarrassment several times, "Help!" Speaking of their film THE MIDAS TOUCH (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN), they immediately had to mention their manager Mani Fok Man Hei. Ah Sa even revealed that Mani liked Ah Jat very much. She said, "Although Ah Jat always called Mani by her full name, Mani still helped getting many jobs for him. Just from that you know how much she loves Ah Jat!" Ah Jat added, "I don't just call her full name, her full name is Fok Man Hei. When I call for her it's 'hey Fok Man Hei', like I am calling Japanese name!" * (2013/09/06) The 10th Huading Award will take place on October 7 in the Venetian Macao. Yesterday the nominations were announced. Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung will represent Hong Kong and compete for Best Actor with Mainland actor Wang Xueqi in a competition that has been described as a battle of "uncle" actors. Shu Qi, Tang Wei, Kwai Lun-Mei, Zhang Ziyi and Ni Ni will vie for Best Actress. Zhang Ziyi's boyfriend Sa Beining will compete for Best Male Host. As for television series, Raymond Lam Fung, Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung, Fala Chen and Kate Tsui Tsz Shan were nominated. Fala Chen's acting in TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES 2 (CHUNG SEUNG WON SIU II) was recognized. She said that she was very honored to be nominated. "I never expect that by taking this character Holiday by chance I would be able to shoot all around the world and learn a lot from working with (Francis) Ng Chun Yu. I hope to have even more and better work for everyone." * (2013/09/06) Chow Yun Fat's return to Hong Kong Lunar New Year film FROM VEGAS TO MACAU (DOH SING FUNG WON) would be his 40th anniversary in the business representative work. He joked that it would celebrate that he was not dead yet. Since he felt that he was very happy making movies he never thought about retiring. He will work until he will not be able to remember his lines. Chow Yun Fat, Chapman To Man Jat and Annie Wu (Ng Sun Kwan) have been working on location for days in Macau for the Lunar New Year film FROM VEGAS FROM MACAU. Due to weather the production was hindered. Two days ago they continued to shoot the poolside swimsuit scenes, again ran into rain and had to stop midway. Fat Gor prayed for the scenes to be completed successfully. Would the postponement pay extra? Fat Gor joked, "No, when I signed the contract I kept my schedule loose." With bikini clad women around the pool, only To Man Jat was the only one who got lucky. Fat Gor pointed out that he had a pretty girl Ng Sun Kwan by his side too. He even said that she was very young and that her age was not as large as his career age. Fat Gor said that he joined the TVB training class in 1973 and this year is the 40th anniversary of his career. After over 70 films, his favorite three were A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON SIK), AN AUTUMN'S TALE (CHAU TIN DIK TUNG WA) and THE KILLER (DIP HUET SEUNG HUNG). However his production rate was no match for Kwan Tak Hing's and Andy Lau Tak Wa's. Instead he made more television series. Was FROM VEGAS TO MACAU the representative work of his 40th anniversary in the business? Fat Gor joked, "It is a representative work, the bustiest one, one after another." How will he celebrate the 40th anniversary of his career? Fat Gor joked, "I will celebrate that I am not dead yet!" However Fat Gor never thought about retirement. He joked, "I will work until I won't remember the lines. Someone would say, 'Uncle go home, don't keep from the world from turning!' Perhaps I would play mute, blind, crossing the street, shaking with Parkinson's Disease in a senior home. Making movies is so fun, with so many people. You can see so many things, eat so much good stuff. At home it's very boring, no matter how I play it's with the old lady." Did he like to make Hong Kong film or Hollywood film? Fat Gor said, "Definitely Hong Kong film, but I have too much yin air. Whenever I have time I have to breathe so yang (sounds like foreign) air." Yet he might not negotiate too many collaborations for his return to Hong Kong films. He said, "I am so expensive, who would approach me? In addition Fat Soh's conditions are so brutal!" To Man Jat joked that being able to enjoy the beauty by the pool was completely the advantage of being from the substance school. He said, "Fat Gor is a god, Tse Ting Fung has no girl who dares to get close. Only I am willing to take it." Speaking of Isabella Leong Lok Si who Ah Jat made into a star making a comeback to film in Taiwan, will they work together again? He said, "Don't said it like that, we just worked together before. With the right story I hope to work with good actors. It will depend on fate." He pointed out that he mostly made low budget films, now he might not be able to afford Leong Lok Si. He joked, "Just because she has money it doesn't mean she will charge less, I have to have a budget before I can hire someone. I am an actor too, I don't want others to tap me on the shoulder." * (2013/09/06) Sean Lau Ching Wan and Louis Koo Tin Lok landed on the cover of DAIRIZI MEN'S. They have worked together many times. Goo Jai felt that they were like Twins. Goo Jai said that he and Ching Wan have worked together on movies for over 10 years, which has been very interesting. He said, "Other people chose for us to work together, it was a very wonderful destiny. I feel that he is a very stable co-star, we have no participation rivalry between us. We are different types of actors." Although they have worked together for so long, Goo Jai said that he never had the feeling that he no longer wanted to. He praised Ching Wan's acting was ever changing. He performed every character vividly, which he admired very much. Ching Wan was also a good man, after over a decade of marriage with his wife Amy Kwok Oi Ming they were still sweet. Ching Wan also praised that Goo Jai was someone with very tidy acting. He used to be a little shy, now he can completely let himself go. * (2013/09/06) Lau Kar Leung passed away in June, September 3 was Master Lau's birthday. Mary Jean Reimer (Yung Jing Jing) earlier commuted between Macau and Guangzhou. Days ago she met with Master Lau's disciple Mark at home for a birthday cake. Yung Jing Jing posted photos on facebook. The cake had th words "Lover Comrade Lau Kar Leung". She even put Master Lau's photo in the center. She wrote, "I hope he has no regret about his life." Since Lau Kar Leung's passing, Yung Jing Jing has been busy with Master Lau's funeral. Time eased the sadness and the pain of losing her beloved. Recently she has already returned to work. * (2013/09/06) Edison Chen Koon Hei two days ago promoted his film ALMOST PERFECT (30 LAI GUNG PO) in Taiwan. He took the film the year after his 2008 artist nude photo scandal. He never expected it to be left at the bottom of the barrel and not be released until 4 years later. The director originally planned to ask Edison to be the lead actor, but he declined. Because at the time Edison was not confident that he would be able to play the emotional scenes well, thus he was willing to be "demoted" to supporting actor. Edison said, "With something happening back then, I was very afraid of loving another person again. Now I wouldn't be." Nicholas Tse Ting Fung earlier in an interview revealed that he has never hated Edison. Edison said, "After the incident we didn't have any contact. I never said that I was unhappy, and neither did he. We never said anything bad about each other." As for his relationship with his current girlfriend Ann, Edison admitted that it was very stable, satisfying, and happy. This film could be described as his first step to his comeback to the film industry. Edison said, "Most recently many people have talked with me about movies, but I hope to jump out of the Chen Koon Hei frame." * (2013/09/05) Shawn Yue Man Lok and popular Korean star Choi Si Won are working on the film EQUATOR (CHET DOH) in Hong Kong and did not mind any comparison, as they posed for a photo together. Lok Jai even wrote online, "I am very happy to meet you!" This time of greeting method is pretty fresh. The film also star hunks like Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and Ji Jin-Hee. Usually when female stars work together rumors and comparisons would follow, but the male stars are obviously very friendly. * (2013/09/05) Maggie Siu Mei Kei and Vincent Sze Cho Lam two nights ago attended the RED 2 Hong Kong premiere. Sze Cho Lam has already come to an agreement with an U.S. management company. Later he will head to the U.S. to meet with the boss and for auditions. Will he mainly make action films? He said, "I don't want to label what kind of film. Hong Kong action films indeed are renowned overseas, but Hong Kong actors have talent in other areas." Did he ask his U.S. company to sign his "wife Siu Mei Kei"? Siu Mei Kei's eyes widened as she "interrogated" Sze Cho Lam jokingly, "You have a wife! I am just your girlfriend! Let me improve my English first." Sze Cho Lam joked that Siu Mei Kei was too amazing and could not be hired. When suggested that they would secretly wed on their trip to the U.S., Siu Mei Kei sweetly smiled and said, "Right!" Sze Cho Lam joked that they will wed in 2443, it will be a long term plan. THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI) director Adam Wong Sau Ping and leads Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik and Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling attended. They were very happy that WAY has already reached HK$8 million at the box office and hoped the success would continue. They also revealed that in 2014 they will jump to make THE WAY WE DANCE 3 first. Babyjohn and Ngan Cheuk Ling admitted that THE WAY WE DANCE brought them a lot of work. Babyjohn had parts of the film DELETE (DELETE OI YUN) and a Radio and Television Hong Kong series, while Ngan Cheuk Ling will make a suspense film at the end of the month. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. APPLE DAILY, SEPTEMBER 8 2013, ELECTRIC FILM ROAD 3 LEG BARING SISTERS Jacqueline Chong Si Man, Shiga Lin Si Nga and Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei have one thing in common -- long legs! The three women recently in the Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) directed new film THE BEST PLAN IS NO PLAN (KAU NUI BUT LEI 3 HING DAI) of course would bare their legs and show off their assets. Chong Si Man would even have her share of passion scenes as she would wear a thong to seduce Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yun), rock a car with Sammy Sum Chun Hin and challenge her sexy bottom line. "LAN KWAI FONG Girl" Lin Si Nga and "Nice Girl" Ng Yeuk Hei both surrender as they would not dare to appear in underwear. - WAN MA NCHI Chong Si Man, Lin Si Nga and Ng Yeuk Hei earlier all showed off their legs for their interviews. Chong Si Man in the film would rock the car with boyfriend Sum Chun Hin and a passionate bed scene in only a bra and a pair of thong with Chan Woon Yun in an one night stand. Chong Si Man said, "Actually I already knew Sammy in Canada so the car rocking scene wasn't too awkward. We just moved a little to rock the car and had no passionate kiss. If we had to kiss I would have accepted it too." Chong Si Man Climbs On A Guy In A Thong Chong Si Man and Chan Woon Yan worked on a bed scene. She praised director Yip Lim Sum for being attentive and clearing the set. "In the scene Chan Woon Yan lied to me about being rich, I accepted the date. Yet at the key moment I took the initiative instead and climbed on him. The only embarrassing part was at the time I was wearing a pair of thong. If you stood behind me it would be very awkward since you could see the entire pat pat!" She joked that this scene had to make Hanjin feel like he was being raped. "Before hand I asked Hanjin to tell his wife to visit the set, but he said that when his wife found out his co-star was me she said that sh was very relaxed! I am a girl too, have I already reached the point of being completely harmless?" She said that for this scene, her only consideration was losing ten pounds. When Chong Si Man first guest starred in a film, it was Yip Lim Sum's first film MY SWEETIE (TIM SI SI). So far they have already worked together eight times. She said, "At first we were familiar, we had no impression that we even met on our first film. We only started to know each other in recent years." She admitted that during the shoot her rumored boyfriend Yip Lim Sum did not give any special treatment, but she praised his talent. Was he her type? Chong Si Man said, "As a boyfriend you have to be able to communicate. He and I are friends, at least we have the most basic and can communicate first. However I haven't thought about development space. I wouldn't take the initiative and pursue someone. If he doesn't make it known, I wouldn't either." As for Lin Si Nga in the films LAN KWAI FONG and LAN KWAI FONG 2 she had daring kiss scenes. This time in BEST she played an anti government rock girl. "This time I am rougher, I would sit without any regard for manner, inhale my food like a wolf. In one scene I had four pieces of bread, three sausages, macaroni, Salisbury steak and an egg at all once. First as soon as the director yelled cut I really puked it all back out!" In the film she and Sum Chun Hin had an intimate scene. "Luckily it wasn't my first collaboration with Sum Chun Hin, so we had chemistry." In the LAN series she dared to make a sexy break through, but actually she could not accept appearing in underwear. "I don't have anything to show off. If I have to wear bra and underwear like Chong Si Man, I can't accept it! I may have to succeed with breast enhancement, eat more and get fatter, or be satisfied with my own figure before I can." Jinng Ng: Hot Mamasan Ng Yeuk Hei in the film played a Mamasan, which inevitably was unconvincing. However Lin Si Nga praised her as hot. Ng Yeuk Hei's Mamasan role had to wear a low cut dress and show legs. She also had an ambiguous relationship with Justin Chung Kin Sing. Did they have any intimate scene? Ng Yeuk Hei said, "No, I am not used to it. With acting or photo sessions I would be all stiff with a male companion next to me. Earlier at the audition the director already knew." In order to understand hr character, Ng Yeuk Hei watched some 70s and 80s night club scenes. "I told the director I really wanted to be (Sandra) Ng Kwan Yu, a character that would make everyone laugh as soon as they saw me." 2. MING PAO DAILY, SEPTEMBER 8 2013, FILM WORDS THE MIDAS TOUCH FEELS OLD After summer vacation ended the film market quieted down. Aftr over 20 days in release the Hong Kong film UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) remained atop the daily box office and headed for HK$40 million. This week the new film release with more viewers was also a Hong Kong film, THE MIDAS TOUCH (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN), which overwhelmingly crushed the Oscar Best Actress and veteran superstars starred foreign film RED 2. Yet that Hong Kong new film was absurd and childish, no match for the latter's veteran firepower and the higher common entertainment value. In comparison, the Hong Kong film THE MIDAS TOUCH's team is several decades younger than RED 2's. Top Hong Kong stars Chapman To Man Jat and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin star and cultivate seven pretty young girls, with the Mainland hunk Gao Yunxiang as we ll as guest stars Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Wong Cho Nam, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Hins Cheung King Hin, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Lo Hoi Pang and others its opening viewers were plenty. This film could cause some chuckles but feel old dated, it lacked the sense of youth that THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI) had. To Man Jat played a collection agency boss who heroically took in seven pretty young performers and was determined to make them into stars. He even hired Choi Cheuk Yin who was familiar with the business to be their manager. After suffering numerous setbacks they finally succeeded. Started as a screen writer, director Fung Chi Chiang last year made THE BOUNTY (YUEN HUNG), an odd and dark comedy with To Man Jat and Fiona Sit Hoi Kei. This time the subject was common but very hard to make ideally. I would not spend much time talking about this, I would just say that it was not suitable to my taste. Actually in last year the Heiward Mak Hei yan directed DIVA, To Man Jat as singer Joey Yung Choi Yi's manager was very outstanding. This time he just kept trying to be funny and lacked that film's detailed and realistic depiction of show business. (one and a half out of five stars) - SHEK KEI [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Dim Dui Dim Lit : Point To Point d. Wong Ho Yin Moses Chan Ho, Susan Shaw Yam Yam ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2014 Can : Luk Fuk Lum Moon Lit : Six Fortunes At the Door d. Vincent Kok Tak Siu Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Karena Ng Chin Yu, FROM VEGAS TO MACAU Can : Doh Sing Fung Wong Lit : Gambling City Storm d. Wong Jing Chow Yun Fat, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Chapman To Man Jat, Hui Siu Hung, Max Zhang Jun, Philip Ng Won Lung, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Jing Tian, Tong Fei, Natalie Meng Yao, Michelle Hu Yan, Winnie Leung Man Yi, Yuki Cheng Ni, Ricky Wong Chun Tong Can : Oi. Chum. Mai. Lit : Love. Seek. Mystery. d. Chip Tsao (To Kit) Tsui Tin Yau, Joy Sing Long Hei, Candy Law Lam, Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu DELETE Can : Delete Oi Yun Lit : Delete Lover d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Michael Hui Koon Man, Wong Cho Nam, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Nancy Sit Ka Yin, Yuen Qiu Jacqueline Chong Si Man, Shiga Lin Si Nga, Lung Siu Kwan, Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Michael Wong Man Tak, May Chen Ka Kai, Bonnie Xian Seli, [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] So Po-Wing considers himself being underappreciated. He works at “Get Rich Now Consultants Limited” founded by “The Godfather of MLM” Fat Ma. Wing’s colleagues often steal his ideas, bringing his career to a dead end. Wing also has a mother who treats him as cash cow, and an injurious friend Wah-Dee who often embroils him into trouble. Despite all the negativity, Wing has a gentle and virtuous childhood sweetheart, Bobo Chung, who always comforts him when he is dejected. He always vents his grievance to her, as he believes Bobo will never leave him for the world. Wing receives a weird text message one day, saying: Ever thought of deleting those you dislike? Forward this message to a friend. Wish your wish comes true! On Wing’s birthday, Fat Ma fires him with some ridiculous reasons. Wing is aggrieved and accidentally kills Fat Ma in the quarrel, and disposes his body in the boot of Fat Ma’s car. But when Wing returns to the office, he is shocked to find his colleagues addressing an imposing foreigner Boss Ma. Wing goes back and sneaks to take a look in the boot, only to find it empty! As the story continues, how would Wing use this incredible superpower to change his life? Will Wing live a perfect life happily ever after? The story has only just begun... THE CROSSING Can : Tai Ping Lun Lit : Peace Ferry d. John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Ziyi, Song Hye-Kyo, Huang Xiaoming, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Masami Nagasawa, Tong Dawei, Angeles Woo (Ng Fei Ha) LOST ON A RED MINIBUS TO TAIPO Can : Na Yeh Ning Sun, Ngor Jor Seung Liu Wong Gok Hoi Wong Dai Bo Dik Hung Van d. Fruit Chan Gor Wong Yau Nam, Tsui Tin Yau, Janice Man Wing Shan, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Wai Ying Hung, Lam Suet, Jacqueline Chong Si Man HONG KONG UNDERCOVER COP Can : Mang Lung Dut Gwing Lit : Mighty Dragon Special Epic Fail d. Mark Wu Yiu Fai Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Ava Yu Kiu, Jacqueline Chong Si Man, SUkie Shek Wing Lei, Angelina Zhang (Cheung Woon Nga), Mark Wu Yiu Fai [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Dragon Lau and Charlie Mang are old time buddies who have lost contact for many years. They have gone separate roads – being an undercover cop in gangster and an extra respectively, but their lives are both thwarted. Charlie dreams of gaining fame in the male pageant TV show, while Dragon determines to prove himself a good cop by solving a major case. They reunite for a “substitute case” that involves the son of the richest man in town, and are being hunt down... I SELL LOVE Can : Fan Mai Oi d. Kevin Chu Ka Won Liu Kai Chi, Rose Chan Ka Wun, Pakho Chau, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Adrian Wong Chi Ching, Judy Chu Fung Han, Shirley Yim 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 d. Raymond Yip Wai Man Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Janice Man Wing Shan, Bob Lam Sing Bun MAY WE CHAT AKA : 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 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Lam Kwok Kuen, nearing retirement and raising a mentally challenged son by himself, is a police officer whose sole requirement on the job is oversee the department fleet. Despite this, he remains active in the front line of police service, putting his life on the line for the sake of others, his heroism bettering even the most seasoned professionals. He fights the bad guys , putting criminals behind bars, upholding the law at any cost, for as his adage proclaims, to live a day surmounts to pursuing justice relentlessly, whether life or death proceeds in its aftermath. --- [ NOW SHOWING ] A SECRET BETWEEN US 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 Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening September 12 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] One day, Ken, a hairstylist went to do the bridal’s hair. Much to his surprise, he bumped into his first lover, Bobo... It was the first day of summer vacation, the doctor diagnosed that Bobo’s mother should take a kidney transplant surgery immediately. Bobo was told that she could buy a kidney from the Mainland for about $60,000 - an enormous sum for a destitute family like Bobo’s. She was then referred by Wendy, her previous neighbour to work as a high-class prostitute to earn quick money. Unable to offer a better option for Bobo, Ken could only support her decision. After escorting Bobo to “work” for a week, Ken finally burst and snapped at her in discontent and jealousy. Bobo then decided to go to work alone. Meanwhile, Ken also decided to go camping with his friends. When he got home, he was told by his mother that Bobo’s mother had passed away unexpectedly. Bobo and her younger sister were taken away by her relative. Bobo’s sudden disappearance ten years ago still lingered Ken’s heart. Their reunion forced them to walk through the time tunnel which stirred up every bit and piece of their past memories. Life is like a roller coaster with ups and downs and is ever-changing. What exactly have Ken and Bobo missed? Would they eventually have a happy ending? THE STOLEN YEARS Can : Bei Tau Jau Dik Na Ng Nin Lit : The Five Years That Are Stolen d. Barbara Wong Chun Chun Fay Bai Baihe, Joseph Chang Hau Chuen, Amber An Rating : IIA Length : 111 mins. Opening September 12 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] "I don't want to know......why when I open my eyes you are not mine?" Xie Yu and He Man are the golden couple of an advertising agency. After marriage they are still passionately in love, but one day when He Man wakes up, she is told that she and Xie Yu were divorced five years ago. Actually He Man was in a coma after an accident, after waking up she has lost five years of memory. Yet she never wants to know why in her memory yesterday she and he were still happily on honeymoon, but now when she opens her eyes the person she loves no longer belongs to him. Facing Xie Yu who already has a new girlfriend, He Man has no idea what to do. She wants to know what happened in these five years that made them end up in divorce? Why Xie Yu who once shared a bed with her now is like a stranger to her? Why would she and her best friend become enemies? Why would her company colleagues keep their distance when she returns? Xie Yu promises to help her find her memories, as the past is uncovered page by page. The truth of what steals away her love is also gradually unveiled...... ONE NIGHT SURPRISE Can : Yut Yeh Gaing Hei Lit : One Night Pleasant Surprise d. Eva Jin Fan Bingbing, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Pace Wu (Ng Pui Chi), Daniel Henney, Jiang Jingfu, Xu Zheng, Leon Lai Ming Opening September 12 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Advertising agency creative director Michelle has always put her career first and been single for a long time. Her co-workers hold a birthday party for her, at which she gets drunk and after more than a month she realizes that she is pregnant! What happened that night? What did she spend the night with? From getting drunk to thoroughly "blacking out", all the questions to her are mysteries that have no way to resolve. After many co-workers assistance, she finally has four suspects! The handsome Zhou, the superior who she has a crush on for a long time; Zhang the faithful subordinate who worships her like Goddess number one; ice skating expert and well built young man Lin; and the tycoon Lu who has been hot on her trail. Who is the father of the baby? THE AFTER-DINNER MYSTERIES Can : Tui Lei Yiu Joi Man Chan Hau Lit : Mystery Must Be After Dinner d. Masato Hijikata Sho Sakurai, Keiko Kitagawa, Kippei Shiina Opening September 12 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] Butler-slash-sleuth Kageyama up against a serial murderer on a luxury liner! Reiko Hosho, the Hosho conglomerate heiress, and her butler, Kageyama, board the Singapore-bound The Princess Reiko, a luxury cruise ship owned by the Hoshos. It is Reiko’s first time in 18 years to embark this ship that is like a small town in itself, complete with restaurants, casino, spa, and movie theater. Reiko looks forward to her long-deserved vacation, but an odd dead body is discovered onboard. Then she hears that man’s voice resonate through the charged atmosphere… “Yes, yes, yes, yes.” It is her boss, Captain Kazamatsuri, who specializes in throwing cases off course with his ridiculous theories. To Reiko’s chagrin, he is also on the ship to guard the K Lion, a statue to be presented to Singapore from the city of Kunitachi. Even on the ship, Reiko is forced to play her dual role as heiress and detective. SHIELD OF STRAW Can : 10 Yik Yuen Seung Jui Sat Ming Lit : 1 Billion Bounty Hit d. Takashi Miike Takao Osawa, Nanako Matsushima, Tatsuya Fujiwara Rating : IIB Length : 118 mins. Opening September 5 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Based on Kazuhiro Kiuchi's novel. A powerful multi-billionaire Ninagawa puts an irresistible price on the head of the man he believes to be the killer of his 7-years-old granddaughter, by placing advertisements on all newspapers in Japan. Realising he has become a target of all citizens, Kiyomaru turns himself into the Fukuoka Police Station. Five police officers including Mekari and Shiraiwa are dispatched to bring Kiyomaru back to Tokyo while billion of potential killers are hiding next to them. They risk their life to protect the suspect in this arduous journey while facing the difficult decision between justice and responsibility. Will the police transfer Kiyomaru to Tokyo successfully for the final judgment, or will he be killed during the journey? NOBODY'S PERFECT Can : Ng Tai But Moon Jook Lo Si d. Ryuichi Hiroki Taichi Kokubun, Hriotada Ototake, Nana Eikura Rating : I Length : 116 mins. Opening September 5 2013 (Special Screening) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A heartwarming story of a physically disabled teacher and his 28 students, NOBODY’S PERPECT depicts the interactions between new teacher Akao, who was born without arms and legs, and the 28 students in his 5th grade class, told from the vantage point of school board member Shiraishi. First day of school at Matsuura Nishi elementary school, who walks into 5th grade-class 3 was a physically disabled teacher with no arms and legs! Sighting Akao in his wheel chair, the students are so shocked that none of them spoke a single word. Akao soon gets along with the class and understands that the students are facing multiple problems such as bullying and domestic discord. With the help of Shiraishi, Akao helps out the students with unusual and alternative ways of teaching! Full of smile and tears, Akao and his 28 students’ year has just begun. The film is based on Hirotada Ototake's autobiographical novel “Daijobu 3 Kumi.” HORROR STORIES Can : Hung Bo Ling Yut Yeh Lit : Horror 01 Night d. Min Kyu-Dong, Hong Ji-Young, Kim Gok, Kim Sun Kim Ji-Won, Yoo Yeon-Seok Rating : III Length : 105 mins. Opening September 3 2013 at the Korean Movie Showcase [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] Six directors contribute to this omnibus film that puts a horror spin on issues ranging from labor practices to the value of beauty. Two children are trapped inside their own home; a flight attendant deals with a murderer in the air; two women compete for one man’s attention; and five people are confined to a small space as a virus rages outside. These are the scariest stories a high school girl knows as she tells them to her captor, a serial killer, in an attempt to save her own life. ROCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR d. Nam Taek-Soo Lee Hong-Ki, Baek Jin-Hee, Ma Dong-Seok, Lim Won-Hee, Jeon Min-Seo, Lee Min-Ah Length : 100 mins. Opening August 31 2013 at the Korean Movie Showcase [ ASIAN WIKI ] Troubled celebrity Choong-Ui gets into trouble with the law. Choong-Ui is then forced to do volunteer work at a health-care facility for the terminally ill that is about to be closed down. While working at the hospice, Choong-Ui is able to come to terms with his own psychological wounds and, at the same time, help the patients to continue with their dreams. REAL Can : Jung Mung Luen Yun d. Kiyoshi Kuorsawa Takeru Sato, Haruka Ayase Length : 127 mins. Opening August 24 2013 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Real.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] After his 2008 international success Tokyo Sonata, Kurosawa returns to the big screen with a riveting adaptation of best-selling sci-fi novel A Perfect Day for Plesiosaur. A year after his childhood friend-turned-lover Atsumi attempted suicide and lapsed into a coma, Koichi tries out an advanced neurosurgical procedure called “sensing” and connects with Atsumi’s mind to find out why she wanted to die. In this subconscious realm she asks him to find a picture of a plesiosaur she drew as a child, which would become the key to the mystery... Convincingly moving perfs from media darlings Sato and Ayase in this story about trauma, memory, and love. 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 Cantonese Voices: Linda Chung Ka Yun, Bob Lam Sing Bun Rating : IIA Length : 133 mins. Opening August 22 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] World’s first gorilla pinch hitter Mr. Go and his 15-year old trainer Wei Wei The heartwarming story of their miraculous run in the Korean Baseball League! Young circus ringmaster Wei Wei has only bat-swinging gorilla to depend on as her only family member and friend when her grandfather dies in the Great Sichuan Earthquake, leaving behind an insurmountable debt. When a loan shark threatens to sell gorilla and the circus kids to cover the debt, Wei Wei has no choice but to allow gorilla to be scouted in the Korean Baseball League by the materialistic sports agent Sung. THE GREAT PASSAGE Can : Ji Lui Yun Gan Lit : The World In Words d. Yuya Ishii Ryuhei Matsuda, Aoi Miyazaki, Joe Odagiri Rating : I Length : 133 mins. Opening August 22 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] Majime is, by all accounts, a word person. Physically clumsy and socially awkward, he only truly feels at home within the rules and confines of lexicography. After struggling in the sales division of the Genbu Books publishing company, he manages to land his dream job in the Dictionary Editorial Department, where he can use his talents to compile a new dictionary, called "The Great Passage." Partnering with Majime is a callow young man who is slow to develop an appreciation for the challenging task ahead. Majime’s love of language, however, leaves him speechless when he meets Kaguya, his landlady's granddaughter, who moves into his building and beguiles him with her obsession with cooking knives and fine cuisine. Majime soon finds that the words he has studied his whole life are inadequate to express his true feelings for Kaguya. Meanwhile, complications begin piling up as the dictionary department descends into chaos. Rising Japanese director Yuya Ishii sets this gentle dramatic comedy in the 1990s, well before the Wild West attitude of Google and Wikipedia. THE GREAT PASSAGE is a kindhearted tribute to a time when the written word still contained an element of magic and romance. TAIPEI FACTORY Can : Toi But Gung Chong d. Singing Chen, Jero Yun, Midi Zhao, Joana Preiss, Shen Ko-Shang, Luis Cifuentes, Chang Jung-Chi, Alireza Khatami Gen Hoshino, Hitomi Kuroki Length 75 mins. Opening August 20 2013 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Taipei-Factory.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A refreshing omnibus of four shorts, each pairing a young Taiwanese filmmaker and a director from abroad (namely Chile, France, Iran, and South Korea), Taipei Factory contemplates urban life with styles ranging from light comedy to pseudo-documentary. In The Pig, a destitute farmer is forced to sell his prized pig upon the demolition of his neighborhood; Silent Asylum shows refugees recounting disturbing stories of their escape from Burma; A Nice Travel follows a young woman about to move out of Taiwan and get married in Chile, leaving behind her entangled relationships; finally, the Kafka-esque Mr. Chang’s New Address tackles major questions about identity as Chang’s house magically vanishes one day... CONFESSION OF MURDER Can : Sing Cup Sat Yun Fan Lit : Star Class Murderer d. Jung Byung-Gil Jung Jae-Young, Park Si-Hoo Rating : IIB Length : 120 mins. Opening August 18 2013 at the Korean Movie Showcase [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 15 years ago, an infamous serial killing case that left 10 women dead shook the nation. Now its statute of limitations is about to expire, and a member of the victim family throws himself off a building in front of the detective Choi who is the primary detective on the case. 2 years later, a man named Lee Du-seok publishes a book titled “Confession of Murder”, claiming his responsibility for the murders that took place 17 years ago. His book becomes a huge success, making him an instant celebrity thanks to his beautiful façade and innately danger that’s associated with his presence. Choi can only watch from the sidelines as his hands are tied, because Lee has been pardoned legally. The law forgave him, but even after the expiration of statute of limitations, the case is not yet over! BLINDLY IN LOVE Can : Man Nui Oi Jat Nam Lit : Blind Girl Loves Otaku d. Masahide Ichii Gen Hoshino, Hitomi Kuroki Length : 117 mins. Opening August 17 2013 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Blindly-In-Love.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] An unlikely romance develops between socially handicapped Kentaro and visually impaired Naoko in Blindly in Love, a touching dramedy about two lonely souls struggling to connect. After a humiliating blind date that ends with the girl’s snobbish father confronting Kentaro with his stagnant career, the two start seeing each other secretly. Dating has never been so awkward and yet pleasantly different – from hugging and hand-holding to kissing and the sex (or lack thereof), everything seems to be an exciting exploration for the pair. That is until the patriarch walks in on them and puts their love to the test... THE SCENT Can : But Lun Hum Jang Lit : Indecent Trap d. Kim Hyoung-Jun Park Hee-Soon, Park Si-Yeon, Joo Sang-Wook Length : 117 mins. Opening August 17 2013 at the Korean Movie Showcase [ ASIAN WIKI ] A detective, who moonlights as a private investigator, has a beautiful new client Soo-Jin. The woman asks the detective to take photos of her husband in the midst of having an affair with another woman. When the detective goes to take pictures he discovers that the woman's husband is already dead. Now the detective becomes a suspect. The detective is chased by another detective. He must now set out for the real killer. [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Go to set up a decoy but come back a suspect? Detective Kang, adultery special detective, moonlights as a private investigator, has a beautiful new client Soo-Jin (Park Si-Yeon). The woman asks the detective to take photos of her husband in the midst of having an affair with another woman. When the detective goes to the hotel he discovers that the woman's husband is already dead. Now the detective becomes a suspect and is chased by another detective. He must now set out for the real killer. MARUYAMA, THE MIDDLE SCHOOLER Can : Jor Jung Sun Ji Tim Mung Lit : Middle Schooler Self Licking Dream d. Kankuro Kudo Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Takuma Hiraoka, Kenji Endo Length : 119 mins. Opening August 16 2013 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Maruyama-Middle-Schooler.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Prone to the craziest of fantasies since he was little, 14-year-old Maruyama is intent on licking his own willie. Despite a daily stretch routine, he breaks his spine one day and plunges into a world of his wild imagination: his mom has a crush on the Korean electrician who fixed the DVD player; an eccentric single father obsessed with pushing a baby buggy moves into the housing estate; and his health-nut dad might as well be a superhero who will foil a mass murder plot. Original, heartwarming and visually entertaining, this wacky story is Japanese comedy at its best. LOVE ON AIR Can : Jun Ching Dai Fong Shun Lit : True Love Big Broadcast d. Kwon Chil-In Lee Min-Jung, Lee Jung-Jin Length : 120 mins. Opening August 16 2013 at the Korean Movie Showcase [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] “Wonderful Radio” is on the brink of cancellation due to terribly low ratings and DJ Shin Jina, former diva of a popular girl band, is about to lose her only gig. But with her pride strong as ever, she still says whatever she likes, replaces the request songs with her old hits and persists on running the show in her way…until a new producer, Lee, is hired to head the show to a new direction. Jina can't stand being led by the nose and comes up with an idea for a new segment "Song for You" where listeners are invited to sing a song to tell their story. Out of everyone’s expectation, the new segment becomes a hit. Jin-A immediately seizes the chance to resume her music career and sing songs like “You Are My Angel” that she wrote for her girl group Purple. Will this save Jin-A’s career or destroy it again? HOW TO USE GUYS WITH SECRET TIPS Can : Sing Nui Kau Oi Jin Lit : Thriving Woman's War For Love d. Lee Won-Suk Lee Si-Young, Oh Jung-Se, Park Young-Keu Length : 116 mins. Opening August 16 2013 at the Korean Movie Showcase [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Winner of Audience Award at the 2013 Udine Far East Film Festival, this wacky and charming tale follows an overworked woman's attempt to improve her relationship with men, by relying on a self-help video. Choi Bo-na has been underpaid as a second assistant director for TV commercials. Sorely lacking social skills, self-confidence, fashion sense, and aesthetic polish, she is casually disregarded by her work colleagues and knows that her career is going nowhere but can't do anything about it. One night she hits rock bottom. Stranded on a beach in the middle of nowhere after a grueling outdoor shoot, she comes across an eccentric middle-aged man selling inspirational videos. He urges her to buy his masterwork, "A Manual on How to Use Men," telling her that it will change her life, and give her the skills she needs to find success and happiness. She doesn't believe him for a second, but she buys the video. After reluctantly following the step-by-step instructions of self-styled guru Dr. Swarski, Bo-na's life takes a drastic turn. She begins to experience professional success and men suddenly start flocking to her, including top star Lee Seung-jae who initially treated Bo-na with disdain, but later falls head over heels in love with her! APOLITICAL ROMANCE Can : Dui Min Dik Nui Hai Sat Gor Loi Lit : The Girl Across Is Killing Over d. Hsieh Chun-Yi Bryan Chang, Huang Lu Length : 90 mins. Opening August 15 2013 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-Apolitical-Romance.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] With effortless humour, Tisch Asia graduate Hsieh Chun-Yi spins a surprisingly credible cross-strait rom-com with breezy feature debut Apolitical Romance. Hoping to find her grandmother’s first love who fled to Taiwan in 1948 after the civil war, brash Beijing girl Qin Lang arrives at Taipei on her own. She runs into Yu-Cheng, a boyish local working at Civil Affairs and haunted by his assignment – drafting the Taiwan-China Cross-Cultural Etiquette Manual. Thus begins a hilarious partnership: she will write the manual, and he will take her on a search across the island (that involves the girl singing a Communist anthem at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall)... THE APOLOGY KING Can : Jeh Jui Wong d. Nobuo Mizuta Sadao Abe, Mao Inoue, Masaki Okada, Machiko Ono, Katsumi Takahashi Length : 128 mins. Opening August 14 2013 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/films-The-Apology-King.php [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Finally, a comedy about Japan’s elaborate rituals of apology, culminating in the “dogeza” – where you prostrate yourself in a display of ultimate remorse. Versatile veteran Abe Sadao stars as a professional “apology instructor” in Tokyo, whose clients include a lingerie company employee sued for sexual harassment; a self-absorbed actor holding a press conference for his son who beat a stranger up in Shibuya; and a movie producer who causes an international scandal when he accidentally casts a foreign prince as an extra. From petty rivalries to national crises, The Apology King is a hilarious creative study of the universal art of apology. [ 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 BENDS Can : Gor Gai Lit : Cross the Line d. Flora Lau Wan Man Carina Lau Ka Ling, Chen Kun Site : http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/11404616/year/2013.html [ CANNES FILM FESTIVAL ] BENDS straddles the Hong Kong-­-Shenzhen border and tells the story of ANNA, an affluent housewife and FAI, her chauffeur, and their unexpected friendship as they each negotiate the pressures of Hong Kong life and the city’s increasingly complex relationship to mainland China. Fai is struggling to find a way to bring his pregnant wife and young daughter over the Hong Kong border from Shenzhen to give birth to their second child, even though he crosses the border easily every day working as a chauffeur for Anna. Anna, in contrast, is struggling to keep up the facade of her ostentatious lifestyle into which she has married, after the sudden disappearance of her husband amid financial turmoil. Their two lives collide in a common space, the car. THE BEST PLAN IS NO PLAN Can : Kau Nui But Lei 3 Hing Dai d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan), Shiga Lin Si Nga, Jacqueline Chong Si Man, Jinny Ng Yuek Hei, Elva Ni (Ngai Sun Hei), Angel Chiang Ka Man Dominic Ho Ho Man, Linah Matsuoka, Lo Hoi Pang Opening September 19 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Chan Wing Sing, Yip Lai Shun, and Ma Wai Hung the typical busy city men. One is stuck in a fog of love and cannot help himself, one is depressed from a heart break, and one is a little man who never says no to his girlfriend. Three parallel lives that originally have nothing to do with each other are brought together for a memorial event. Actually all three are former boyfriends of Wong Chun Chun, who committed suicide for love. At the memorial service they develop a mutual admiration and meet for drinks afterward. After three rounds, they slowly tells their gains and losses in love. MY LUCKY STAR Can : Fei Seung Hung Won Lit : Extraordinarily Lucky d. Dennie Gordon Zhang Ziyi, Wang Leehom, Ruby Lin, Yao Chen, Ada Choi Siu Fun, Ryan Zheng Kai, Terri Kwan Wing Length : 113 mins. Opening September 19 2013 in Malaysia [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] By chance, under her friend Li and Lu's urging, otaku comic book creator Sophie heads to Singapore and runs into her dream "Bond" man David. Yet, after a series of stumbles, Sophie messes up "special agent" David's project. Actually David and his assistant Bo are investigating the whereabouts of the world's largest diamond "lucky star"...... SADAKO 3D Can : Jing Ji 2: Gwai Toi Lun Wui Lit : Sadako 2: Ghost Embryo Reincarnation d. Tsutomu Hanabusa Miori Takimoto, Koji Seto, Itsumi Oosawa, Kokora Hirasawa Opening September 19 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] 5 years after the previous film, Akane Ayukawa, Takanori Ando and his 4 year old daughter Nagi mysteriously die! As everyone thinks that Sadako's evil would vanish with Akane Ayukawa, the fact is Takanori, his 24 year old sister Fuko Ando, police officers who investigate the mysterious video and others are all swept into the Sadako storm... THE FLU Can : Jin Yik Lit : War Epidemic d. Kim Sung-Su Jang Hyuk, Soo Ae, Park Min-Ha Rating : IIB Length : 121 mins. Opening September 19 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] An unknown infectious disease erupts and brews a great disaster. The victim's respiratory system is first infected and 36 hours after the infection the victim dies. As humanity falls into extreme panic, everyone is threatened and after self preservation. Human struggle that is hard to imagine erupts. The first case came from the human trafficker Byoung-Woo, who died from an unknown virus after an exchange. The virus immediately spread throughout the entire city. In Bundang everyone was infected with the same symptom. The people were helpless against the sudden attack of the virus. As the number of patients drastically rose, the entire city lost control. This pandemic of the century erupted in Bundang, which was only 19 kilometers away from Seoul. The capital of South Korea with a population of over 10 million is under severe threat. The government in order to prevent the spread has planned for the worst case, decided to quarantine the city and abandon it. Just when it looked the most hopeless, infectious virus expert Kim In-Hae and rescue team member Kang Ji-Koo became humanity's last hope. They in order to create a vaccine took the risk of entering the city and swore to find the important serum to resolve this crisis...... 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 26 2013 Opening October 17 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. 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 September 27 2013 [ 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. 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. OUT OF INFERNO 3D AKA : 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 October 3 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... COLD EYES Can : Tin Ngan Gun Jung d. Cho Ui-Seok, Kim Byung-Seo Jung Woo-Sung, Sol Kyung-Gu, Han Hyo-Joo Lee Junho Opening October 3 2013 TINY TIMES 2 Can : Siu Si Doi 2: Ching Muk Si Doi Lit : Tiny Times 2: Green Wood Times d. Guo Jingming Mini Yang Mi, Ko Chen-Tung, Amber Kuo, Rydian Vaughan, Haden Kuo, Xie Yilin, Chen Xuedong, Wang Lin Opening October 10 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Time flies, Lin Xiao, Gu Li, Nan Xiang, Tong Wanru welcomed their graduation day. As everyone were busy planning for th future, Gu Li began to prepare for her birthday party. This annual event, as her awkward past with Nan Xiang's former boyfriend was uncovered, turned into a gathering that will test the relationships between the ladies. THE COMPLEX Can : Tung Jau Lit : Child Curse d. Hideo Nakata Atsuko Maeda, Hiroki Narimiya Rating : IIB Length : 106 mins. Opening October 17 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Nurse in training Asuka Ninomiya and her family move into an old residential area. On the first time their elderly neighbor's strange noises wake her up. Asuka goes to check on the senior's home and discovers that the senior is already dead. Yet strange noises arise again the next night. Asuka even runs into the senior's ghost... SPECIAL ID Can : Dut Shu Sun Fun Lit : Special Identity d. Clarence Ford (Fok Yiu Leung) Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Jing Tian, Zhang Hanyu, Collin Chou Siu Lung, Nina Paw Ching Hee, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Frankie Ng Chi Hung, Yang Zhigang Opening October 18 2013 [ 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. 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 October 24 2013 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...... THE SECOND SIGHT 3D Can : Yum Won Ngan Lit : Dark Soul Eye d. Pornchai Hongrattanaporn Nawat Kulratanarak, Rhatha Phongam, Jirawtsuntorakul Opening October 24 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Jate is born with a pair of "dark soul eyes", all spirit, evil, ghosts appear in front of himself without any place to hide. He can even see other people's current and previous lives. To avoid making friends and family uncomfortable, Jate can only keep his ability to himself; only his girlfriend Joom knows about this secret. One day, Jate witnesses rich girl Kaew in an unusual fatal car accident and with his "dark soul eyes" he sees Kaew's horrifying encounter in the future...... 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 Length : 98 mins. Opening October 31 2013 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] When a young couple moves into a home, they find a mysterious doll that changes their lives forever. Not long after, Suet Ching becomes pregnant with twins but as Yip Tou is always busy with his work, he comes home late every night. When Suet Ching suffers a fall by herself and ends up giving birth to only one child, she begins to show signs of depression and weird behaviour... 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? 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, Tsui Tin Yau, Chris Tong Bingyu, Emily Lim (Lam Pui Kei), La Ying, King Chiu King Ho, Gu Youming Opening November 7 2013 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Bao co-founds a boxing gym with her intimate friend TT. But their friendship is broken over a boyfriend. Bao invites Miu to be the real precedent of “Girl Boxing Company”. They intend to attract male customers with their beauty. TT with grudge comes back and makes trouble. Meanwhile, the mystery Lady Zhuge is looking for female bodyguards for her business trip in Malaysia. Three girls decide to protect her for the generous rewards. Beyond their expectations, they are sold by human traffickers and forced to participate in the underground boxing games held by a local gang... 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 November 14 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. 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 November 14 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. 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 November 28 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... 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 December 12 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. 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 December 12 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. 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 2014 THE WIND RISES Can : Fung Hei Liu d. Hayao Miyazaki Japanese Animation Length : 126 mins. Opening December 19 2013 POLICE STORY 2013 d. Ding Sheng Jackie Chan, Liu Ye, Huang Bo, Jing Tian, Zhang Lanxin, Wang Zhifei, Zhang Xiaoning, Guli Nazha Opening December 24 2013 in Malaysia ICEMAN 3D AKA : THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D Can : Bing Fung Hup Lit : Frozen Hero d. Law Wing Cheong Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Eva Huang Shengyi, Wang Baoqiang, Simon Yam Tat Wa Opening January 30 2014 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] An imperial guard from the Ming Dynasty and his rival are both caught in an avalanche and buried for centuries until being discovered. While the bodies are shipped on the way to Hong Kong for further analysis, the two are accidentally defrosted and revived, and they continue their rivalry in the modern era. THE WHITE HAIRED WITCH OF LUNAR KINGDOM 3D Can : Bak Fat Mor Nui Juen ji Ming Yuet Tin Gok Lit : White Hair Demon Woman Biography: Bright Moon Kingdom d. Jacob Cheung Chi Leung Huang Xiaoming, Fan Bingbing, Vincent Zhao Wenzhou, Kevin Yan Kuan, Wang Xuebing, Li Xinru, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung Opening February 14 2014 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Northwest female robber Lian Nishang is ordered to investigate secretly Northwest Wudang leader Zhuo Yihang but falls in love with him. 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Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Septembr 8 2013 10 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 9 BEFORE MIDNIGHT d. Richard Linkletter Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy 8 RIDDICK d. David Twohy Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Kate Sackhoff, Jordi Molla 7 THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES d. Harald Zwart Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan 6 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 5 THE INTERNSHIP d. Shawn Levy Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Rose Byrne 4 RED 2 d. Dean Parisot Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lee Byung-Hun 3 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 Si Xuan, Alice Luo Shi, Una Xie, Zhuang Jiemeng, Venus Wong Man Yik, Angela Hui Ching Wan, Zhang Zhi-Qian, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Jenny Lau Wai Huen 2 THE CONJURING d. James Wan Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor 1 UNBEATABLE Can : Gik Jin Lit : Extreme War d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Eddie Peng Yu-Yen, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Mei Ting, Crystal Lee Hing Hau ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS UNBEATABLE AKA : MMA Rating : IIB Length : 116 mins. Opening August 13 2013 at the Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening August 15 2013 [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Nick Cheung puts on weight and age to play Fai, a 48-year-old down-out-out boxer, eking out a living in Macao training fat ladies to lose weight. Now Dan, a brat sharing his flat with her single mom, tortures him at home, and then Eddie Peng’s Qi, a hunk of a young man entering an MMA tournament to prove something, pesters him at the gym. Sure they make his life hell, but again, they may be angels in disguise. With exhilarating kick-boxing scenes edited at a furious pace abundant, director Dante Lam also fashions a warming drama about love, loyalty and redemption. [ 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. THE MIDAS TOUCH Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening September 5 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 Rating : III Length : 92 mins. Opening July 6 2013 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening August 29 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. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, September 7 2013 15 GOOD LOVER Can : Ho Dik Ching Yun Yen-J (Yim Jeuk) http://youtu.be/XFNpMFTw1YM 14 100,000 MILLILITER TEAR Can : Sup Man Ho Sing Lui Shui Tanya Chua (Choi Kin Nga) http://youtu.be/96ahoEZxEJY 13 LOVE ONE TRILLION YEARS Can : Oi Nei Yut Siu Nin Won Fu (Wong Fok) http://youtu.be/R59JreriTGQ 12 WALK A LITTLE SLOWER Can : Jau Man Yut Dim Dim A-Yue Chang Chen Yue http://youtu.be/MxKg0wMFrGI 11 AS IT WAS BEFORE Can : Yu Chor Chris Lee Yuchun http://youtu.be/tj7dT0xY_zI 10 LET'S VOGUE Summer Jike Yunyi (Gut Tin Jung Yut) http://youtu.be/NKRcG7U7wfA 9 TANGLE Can : Chin Wu Jiahui (Ng Ka Fai) X Cheryl Lee Yun Yi http://youtu.be/VL5NNcuO80k 8 ME IN YOUR EYES Can : Nei Ngan Jung Dik Ngor Claire Kuo (Kwok Jing) http://youtu.be/prCDjnWcq8o 7 BRAVERY IS GOOD Can : Yung Gum Hung Ho Rainie Yang (Yeung Sing Lam) http://youtu.be/WNuCUo9wiOQ 6 FREE TO ROAM Can : Yum Ngor Hung Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/oYw4uH80gcw 5 UNCUTTABLE Can : Jin But Duen Penny Tai (Dai Pui Nei) http://youtu.be/m3cAtpWttRs 4 HILLS Can : San Yau Jonathan Lee Chung Sing http://youtu.be/rVEMTxg_LrU 3 THE MOMENT Can : Yut Lin Ji Gan David Tao Jit http://youtu.be/-2fbm2h3U3U 2 SKYLIGHT Can : Tin Cheung Joey Yung Cho Yi http://youtu.be/tjF5gwBJcMY 1 ZHUGE LIANG Can : Ju Gok Leung Fiona Sit Hoi Kei http://youtu.be/vdueuixqPGw ------ [ 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 Five Remembering Park Cheol Soo: A Korean Filmmaking Legend When prolific Korean director Park Cheol Soo died earlier this year after being hit by a drunk driver, film fans around the world took solace in the fact that while he was gone, his amazing, truly independent masterpieces would live on forever. As huge fans of his work, the Korean Cultural Service pays tribute to this amazing man by offering up three of his most acclaimed films. Park Cheol Soo led the Korean wave throughout the late 90s, influenced by the time he spent in Manhattan and the indie film scene here. Having popularized Korean cinema worldwide, he also discovered Kim Ki Duk who has changed our perception of Asian film. Taken from us well too soon, Korean Movie Night celebrates the life of Park Cheol Soo starting October 1st...delivering three films guaranteed to move you like never before. As Autumn tugs at the leaves from Manhattan’s trees and the days become short, warm yourself with the memory of Park Cheol Soo and his cinematic masterpieces – brought to you for free, as always, by your friends at The Korean Cultural Service. Tuesday, October 29, 2013 @ 7PM B.E.D. (North American Premiere, 2012, 90 mins.) In the last film he lived to see released, director Park Cheol Soo explores human obsessive desire for sex. Based on a short novel of the same name, B.E.D. is told through the eyes of the three main characters, whose joy, passion, despair and death overflow into one bed. The man B. has an affair with a bored married woman E., who eventually dumps him. In order to get over E., B. marries D., a divorcee with a small daughter, but still keeps the bed in which he made love with E. His obsession with E. never goes away, as he attempts to get her back. Tuesday, October 15, 2013 @ 7PM Green Chair (2003, 98 mins.) Ordered to 100 hours of social service for taking a younger lover, Mun-hui meets up with Hyeon, the object of her desire, and becomes engrossed with him yet again. After five passionate days, Mun-hui leaves Hyeon, telling him to remember her as the “odd woman that he met briefly.” Suffering a deep sense of loss, Hyeon eventually receives a call from his lost love – but soon finds himself sharing her with another person. A charming, expertly crafted morality tale, this Sundance Film Festival selection is a powerfully charged erotic masterpiece. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 @ 7PM 301, 302 (1995, 97 mins.) The powerful, boundary-pushing drama that put director Park Cheol Soo on the map, 301, 302 explores the stories of two neighboring women, one who suffers from binge-eating, and the other from anorexia. First at odds with each other, the two women realize that their struggles and dark pasts are not that different – and that their disorders may ultimately bring them together in a very unexpected way. Breaking free from traditional Korean storytelling, the film achieved massive success and became one of the first Korean movies released in North American cinemas. --- [ WHAT IS YOUR CHAFFING EDITOR LISTENING TO ] HOLD ON WE'RE GOING HOME Drake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dls6lgpBDyY ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com