From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (October 3 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. Roy Chow Hin Yeung who celebrates his birthday on the 9th B. Joey Man Yi Man who celebrates her birthday on the 3rd 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2013/10/09) Taiwan hunk Eddie Peng Yu-Yen is busy working on his new film WONG FEI HUNG ji YING HUNG YAU MUNG in Shanghai. Earlier he and other actors gave a surprise to director Roy Chow Hin Yeung who turns 35 today. That night Eddie in the middle of an action scene suddenly brought out a five tier cake. Then Sammo Hung Kam Bo and Max Zhang Jun sang the birthday song. Even Jing Boran and Gao Taiyu who were not scheduled to work came. Screen writer Christine To Chi Long presented him with two already completed scripts as birthday gifts. The director was beyond touched. * (2013/10/09) Diana Pang Tan last night attended an event. As the film ON THE NAN NI WAN FRONTIER executive producer, director, screen writer and actress, she admitted that it was tough and stressful. She also revealed that next month she will again director a new film about dogs and babies, KUNG FU BABY. As the Gansu province political consultant, she admitted that she did not mind sexy and comedy films. She said, "Being sexy doesn't conflict with being patriotic. Patriotism doesn't mean being old fashioned." * (2013/10/09) Chapman To Man Jat yesterday attended a NAKED AMBITION 2 (HO CHING 2) costume fitting. In the film he played an adult video actor. To Man Jat posted the costume photo on facebook and in half a day he already had 13,000 likes. * (2013/10/09) The Hong Kong Chinese University 50th anniversary Master Performance Night two night ago took place in Wanchai. Connie Chan Bo Chu, Miu Suet Si, George Lam Chi Cheung and Paula Tsui Siu Fung were among the performers. Pak Suet Sin, Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha), Dexter Yang Tin King and his wife, Cally Kwong Mei Wan and her boyfriend Lam Tat Man were in attendance. Lam Ching Wan darted into the venue without any interview, but she kept chatting with Ah Lam. She even said to Ah Lam, "Originally I wasn't going to come, but I found out that you were performing and came to support you." Ah Lam performed 2 songs, one of which was MEN SHOULD BE SELF SUFFICIENT. How long has it been since he last saw Ching Ha? He said that when Ching Ha's daughter opened a school they saw each other. Would he like to star in a movie with Ching Ha? He said, "Of course! But we both are early sleepers. If we make a movie we don't get to sleep." Ching Ha said that she made especially to show him, but Ah Lam said that Ching Ha supported everyone. * (2013/10/09) The Sean Lau Ching Wan and Alex Fong Chung Shun starred film OVERHEARD 3 (SIT TING FUNG WON 3) released its first Mainland poster with "all of Hong Kong's wicked wealthy on display". Ching Wan had a perm, a gray suit and a gold shirt, full of "Wai Tau" flavor. Earlier Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) revealed that Fong Chung Shun had the "most special costume", which was a "mushroom head" with an arrogant expression. He was almost unrecognizable; Dominic Lam Ka Wa and Gordon Lam Ka Tung both wore suits and sunglasses, Kenneth Tsang Kong wore a Chinese long robe with a hidden murderous intent between his brows. Director Felix Chong Man Keung pointed out that OVERHEARD 3 would be a story about the Hong Kong Wicked Wealthy. Louis Koo Tin Lok and Ng Yin Cho could not be seen on the poster. Director Alan Mak Siu Fai joked, "They are not the Wicked Wealthy, their important task in this film is to obstruct these Wicked Wealthy's conquest of the universe." * (2013/10/09) Angelica Lee Sinjie accepted the Luisa Lai Chi San's TELLING MARIA 2 interview. Known as the "Ghost Queen" she shared her "haunting" experience. Once she sat on a bed and thought that her husband Oxide Pang Shun wanted to hit her, she immediately yelled at him. Actually something else happened entirely that made it seem like a "haunting". Speaking of her love story with Pang Shun, Lee Sinjie said, "We got to know each other from our film productions. I admire him for having his feet on the ground, serious and humorous. Who took the initiative? I feel we both were fond of each other. At the time the film promotion reached its last stop in Japan, we thought that we wouldn't have a chance to see each other again. Very naturally we began." Lee Sinjie had a list of people who she had to take care for the rest of her life. Was this the reason that she was willing to take care of Pang Shun's daughter like her own? Lee Sinjie said, "I can't see any child be unhappy. If I can make up for what she is lacking in her life, I am very willing to do it." * (2013/10/08) To commemorate the tenth anniversary of Anita Mui Yim Fong's passing, TVB will produce a music special. The program will be taped in two parts to air on the 20th and the 27th. Ah Mui's friends Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Eddie Lau Pui Kei and disciple Denise Ho Wan Si were invited to take part and share their experience with Ah Mui. The music portion will feature new stars like Hins Cheung King Hin, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi and VOICE OF STARS singers performing Ah Mui's classic songs. Producer Mak Chun Tung said that the arrangement was to continue Ah Mui's passion for cultivating the next generation. Her heavyweight singer friends like Alan Tam Wing Lun, Hacken Lee Hak Kun were busy with their concerts, the Grasshoppers were not in Hong Kong. However her disciple Patrick Tam Yiu Man earlier made a recording in Television City for Ah Mui. He not only thanked her years of giving him opportunities but also perform Ah Mui's song. * (2013/10/08) Jeana Ho Pui Yu earlier worked on her new film in Shatin. Upon arrival she met with the production team at a restaurant. Earlier she sat a side and smoked while reading the script without any regard for manner. Without any make up, she soon went to the temporary make up room to apply eye make up then brought her costume to a nearby public rest room to change. While the team was still shooting Michelle Yim (Mai Suet) and Liu Kai Chi's scenes, Jeana's smoking habit acted up again. So she dragged the former Mr. Asia Ryan Lam Yui and two other workers to smoke and chat in the stairway. They later went to a nearby noodle shop for food. After eating, Jeana went to the roof top restaurant for the shoot. When the scene was completed Lam Yui darted toward Jeana, who was preparing to light up again. Lam Yui took out a lighter and gave her a light. Jeana and Lam Yui chatted for awhile then packed up and left. * (2013/10/08) Lucas Tse Chun Hin, Quintus Tse Chun Nam and their mother Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi spent a long vacation in Canada. They first arrived in Vancouver in early July and stayed there for two months before returning to Hong Kong. Last night around 7:30 PM, Pak Chi arrived in Hong Kong from Vancouver with her two sons. Upon leaving the gate, the waiting assistants rushed in and picked up Lucas and Quintus. Pak Chi was prepared to face the waiting press and slowed down her pace for interviews. Did she immigrate to Canada? Was she arranging for her sons to study in Canada? How long will she stay in Hong Kong? Pak Chi repeatedly answered three times, "Not yet!" She was rumored to have bought a home in Canada. She said, "No!" Earlier alimony reports upset Pak Chi. Her manager has handed the matter to lawyers. Yesterday Pak Chi was asked about alimony, she said that the matter was in the court's hands and she would not comment. Pak Chi earlier in an interview said that she was at peace. She described her mood was just like normal. When she realized that Quintus cried in the arms of her assistant, she immediately asked reporters not to scare Quintus when they took photos. Lucas lay in the arms of the assistant and often made faces at reporters. Pak Chi suddenly responded to the earlier immigration rumor. "We never said that we were immigrating, I don't know who said it. My family went to Canada to keep me company, but they returned to Hong Kong earlier. We are not immigrating to Canada." * (2013/10/08) The 10th Huading Awards last night took place in Macau. Oscar Award winning Best Actor Nicolas Cage and Best Actress Nicole Kidman received the Global Best Film Actor and Actress awards. Nicole Kidman entered the venue with Jackie Chan. Nick Chung Ka Fai won Chinese film Best Actor with UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN). Originally the Best Actress went to THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI)'s Zhang Ziyi, but according to event rules of no award for absentee this year's Best Actress could only be vacant. International director Quentin Tarantino also won the Global Best Film Director award. For the Chinese region, Cheung Ka Fai again won with UNBEATABLE as he defeated Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and Andy Lau Tak Wa for Best Actor. Cage and Cheung Ka Fai after their victories were interviewed backstage. They shook hands and chatted a little. Cage said that he hoped to have a chance to work Ka Fai; Ka Fia said that he was only being courteous. When he learned that Cage was considering settling in Hong Kong, he joked, "He's crazy! Maybe foreign stars like the Hong Kong metropolis. As a Hong Konger it is a honor." Zhang Ziyi missed out on her Best Actress award due to her absence. The event could only announced its vacancy. Zhang Ziyi earlier promoted her film investment MY LUCKY STAR. Although her relationship with Sa Beining was rumored to be tested, she has not appeared or explained online. Raymond Lam Fung and Fala Chen did not win at the TVB anniversary awards, but they won the China Best Television Actor and Actress awards at the Huading awards. Fala felt that the award was a good start for her Mainland development, but she did not dare to think whether it would better her TVB Best Actress chances. She disagreed that without a TVB contract would reduce her chances. Fala last night did a Cable interview in Cantonese and had no fear of TVB. Lam Fung said that he just started breaking into the Mainland market. This award was very encouraging. He hoped to get more attention with his Mainland series release. Did he feel BB (Karena Ng Chin Yu) was lucky for him? He said that he was very lucky to have so much support since he started; he stressed that he was absent from the TVB anniversary lighting ceremony because he had no anniversary series release. He was not just concerned with dinner with his girlfriend. Last night when Girl Generation's Jessica appeared, she received the most screams and cheer. She stood still and waved to the crowd. Gillian Chung Yun Tung and his former boyfriend were at the same event but did not run into each other; Ah Gil appeared with Anthony Wong Chau Sun. Some said that she seemed to have gained weight. Chau Sun said, "More meat looks better!" * (2013/10/08) OUT OF INFERNO 3D (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN 3D) since its October 3 release to today has accumulated HK$ 98,831,90 at the box office and is heading for 10 million. Two nights ago a celebration was held. Sean Lau Ching Wan posed for photos with his on screen wife Angelica Lee Sinjie and complained that they were not so intimate in the film. Director Oxide Pang Shun was asked if he prohibited his wife Lee Sinjie from intimate scenes? He explained, "I have done the research, you can't be intimate in a fire." Louis Koo Tin Lok heard and made fun of Pang Shun, "Why in the end when OUT OF INFERNO you still couldn't arrange for it? Aren't you saving it for yourself to enjoy?" Pang Shun awkwardly defended that the scene was cut. Would he rather his wife be burnt in a fire or be kissed by someone else? Pang Shun said, "It's just a movie, but being burnt by fire is more impressive!" Koo Tin Lok and Lau Ching Wan were dubbed online "sea of fire gods". Goo Jai was very happy and said that it proved viewers got into the film; Ching Wan joked that Goo Jai was the god, he was just the sea of fire. His wife Amy Kwok Oi Ming also treated him like an ordinary person. Did he see his wife as a goddess? Ching Wan said, "It's not so complicated, the old lady is the old lady." Will he be like Nick Cheung Ka Fai and don a disguise to go to the movies to observe audience response? Ching Wan joked, "It's actually easier to discover him in a disguise. If Goo Jai and I go in after the cinema turns down the lights, no one would be able to see us (their skin tone is too dark)." Ching Wan also paid attention to Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung's home burglary. He was also worried. "Years ago I had a similar experience and have already strengthen security. I would also be more alert. Actually nothing worth money is at home. Ah Jeh (Liza) Wong Ming Cheun is different, Ah Jeh has stuff that I don't have!" * (2013/10/08) Juno Mak Chun Lung yesterday promoted his new film RIGOR MORTIS (GEUNG SI) on Commercial Radio. The film received 3 Golden Horse Award nominations. The Best New Director nominee said, "I am very happy, especially about the Best Visual Effect nomination because the film has over 600 special effects." Juno was disappointed that Nina Paw Hee Ching was not nominated. "It's very regrettable. In one scene she attacked Lo Hoi Pang with an incense burner, which was shot 8 or 9 times. Each time she inhaled a lot of incense ash. After each time she would run out and vomit." He never thought about winning the New Director Award and would leave it up to fate. Chin Siu Ho was confident that Juno will win. He felt that many film festivals selected the film, proving its substance. Yet he was a little mad that Paw Hee Ching was not nominated. Anthony Chan Yau talked about Dominic Chow Kai Sun's complaint that Eason Chan Yik Shun did not give back to the music scene. His priest character took over as he joked, "20 years ago I already left the film industry, I was lucky and didn't see anything. Anyone with dispute can come and find me, let me poke them once or twice then they will be fine!" * (2013/10/08) Donnie Yen Chi Tan accepted a RoadShow interview to promote his film SPECIAL ID (DUT SHU SUN FUN), in which he was an actor, action director and volunteer producer. Dubbed the Strongest in the Universe, Yen Chi Tan aside from kung fu was also strong in piano. Back then he considered either music or kung fu to be his future road in life; Yen Chi Tan finally chose kung fu because he felt that the road of martial art would enable him to walk even further. He also mentioned that he had to than his wife Cissy Wang's support for his achievement today; aside from sharing his workload, she also attentively took care of their family and children. Yen Chi Tan said, "I am someone who is very introverted and self protecting, normally I rarely communicate with others. My wife has changed me a lot." * (2013/10/08) Vivian Hsu (Tsui Yeuk Suen) is nicknamed "Steel V". This year she has made many films and wrote new songs for movies; although work never stopped, she personally took care of her new official site's online work. She added interactive technology and video conferences. Vivian said that her official site design theme was Vivian's day of fantasy, which displayed her personality, rock n' roll, punk and sexy yet mischievous sides. Her future work will include a role that will challenge the queen of comedy. She will work with director Andrew Lau Wai Keung and she looked forward to it very much. * (2013/10/07) Two Best Actresses Wai Ying Hung and Nina Paw Hee Ching team up for new director Juno Mak Chun Lung's film RIGOR MORTIS (GEUNG SI). The film has participated in the Venice Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival and the Tokyo International Film Festival and received overall positive reviews that gave the team a shot of confidence. Wai Ying Hung said that at first when Mak Chun Lung approached her she did not know that he was a singer. She said, "(Willie) Chan Chi Keung introduced me, later Mak Chun Lung called me and talked about the script for a long time. I thought for a long time about when did Hong Kong have a director called Mak Chun Lung? Did he come back from studying overseas? Which film was he the assistant director on? Later when I went to see him at his company I realized that it was him." Paw Hee Ching admitted that she has always turned down ghost stories out of fear. Later Mak Chun Lung personally called to persuade her and finally she was moved to take the role. * (2013/10/07) Gigi Leung Wing Kei accepted fellow Dior Cheng Yi Kin's old flame Luisa Lai Chi san's TELLING MARIA 2 interview. She personally uncovered the mysteries of "Double Kei Fight Over Noodle" and being crowned "Ambitious Gigi". The interview airs tonight and tomorrow night. Gigi first explained that the nickname of "Ambitious Gigi" came from Ekin's joke. "Before we started dating, the media asked Ekin how he would describe his friends. He said that I was an Aries, Aries' personality is ambitious and stubborn. Finally this incident seemed to have a butterfly effect and grew larger and larger. Ekin at the time apologized to me and I treated it like a joke!" She felt that she was not ambitious. Gigi once was accused of being the third party between Cheng Yi Kin and Maggie Siu Mei Kei. She denied, "At the time Ekin wanted to start a relationship, he told me that he has already broken up with Maggie." At the time did she informed reporters that she was leaving Ekin's home because she was ambitious to force Ekin to publicize the relationship? Gigi said, "Definitely not!" She described that her 6 year romance with Ekin ended because they had too little time together and did not see each other as their lifelong companion. Lai Chi San asked Gigi's husband Sergio to shoot a video. Sergio said "I love you" to his wife in Spanish on camera. * (2013/10/07) THE BEST PLAN IS NO PLAN (KAU NUI BUT LEI 3 HING DAI) yesterday held a promotion. Jacqueline Chong Si Man and Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan) played rivals in the film. The former wore high heels and created a strong height contrast. When they posed for photos together Chan Woon Yan's line of vision happened to fall on her chest. His expression was awkward. Chong Si Man talked about seducing Chan Woon Yan in the film in her underwear. She originally asked Mrs. Chan to supervise on the set but she declined. She said, "I was worried that his wife would misunderstand, so I asked her to be on the set. Yet Chan Woon Yan said that his wife felt I was harmless, didn't treat me like a woman so she didn't need to supervise on the set. I felt that I was being discriminated against, even looked down upon!" Chan Woon Yan said that he was professional and faithful so his wife could relax. Chong Si Man continued, "During the shoot we had a lot of physical contacts, I had to kiss him from the chest to the belly. The director kept asking me to keep going, luckily I didn't come in contact with the important area." * (2013/10/06) Louis Koo Tin Lok has many action scenes in the Johnnie To Kei Fung directed new film DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART 2 (DAN SUN NAM NUI 2). After climbing a commercial building in Guangzhou, two days ago he again climbed a building in Hong Kong. Goo Jai's mid air performance on wires resembled Spider-Man, but when he was climbing he accidentally broke a pipe. The crew had to temporarily tape it up for Goo Jai to finish the scene. Goo Jai, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Gao Yuanyuan, Vic Chou Yu Man starred in DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART 2. Since the production began, Goo Jai has had a series of action scenes to display his agility. Months ago Goo Jai climbed a building in Guangzhou, earlier he shot another rock climbing scenes. Two days ago he again climbed a building, the location was an almost 40 year old building on Kui In Fong, Sheung Wan. Sharply dressed in a suit he arrived at the scene, calm and full of confidence. In this scene he had to climb to the third floor, then climbed down along the water pipes, and rove off in a white luxury car. Yeung Chin Wa witnessed his climbing in the car. When the shoot began, the crew helped Goo Jai with the wire harness and brought him to the third floor. He then turned into Spider-Man and climbed rapidly down the pipes back to the ground with ease. However when he stepped on a piper, it broke into two places. The crew immediately applied duct tape temporarily and continued the shoot. In comparison Yeung Chin Wa was much more relaxed. She only needed to sit in the car. Willie Chan Chi Keung visited th set and gave a hug to Goo Jai. They chatted as Goo Jai brought him over to greet To Kei Fung. * (2013/10/06) Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Eva Huang Shengyi two nights ago around 9 PM worked on their film THE ICEMAN 3D (3D BING FUNG HUP) at Central. Yen Chi Tan and Huang Shengyi worked on a street scene and many prop stalls were set up along the way. Many extras played pedestrians as they took a stroll for the scene. When Yen Chi Tan tensely grabbed Huang Shengyi by the arm, she was stunned. The team arrived at the location in the afternoon and st up many prop vendor carts. They began setting up the lights around dusk. Yen Chi Tan arrived at 9:15 PM. Before the shoot he presented incense sticks and prayed for a smooth shoot. He also posed for a photo with a foreign fan. The always serious at work Yen Chi Tan before the shoot studied the script and shots with the director and Huang Shengyi. Huang Shengyi's script had many highlights, seemingly she spent some time on studying it. Before Yen Chi Tan arrived, Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan) and his wife visited the set with take out boxes. After waiting for awhile they left without seeing Yen Chi Tan. Chan Woon Yan's wife was very shy and kept her distance from her husband deliberately when she saw reporters. * (2013/10/06) Kelly Chen Wai Lam two nights ago attended a Marc by Marc Jacobs party. Earlier Kelly worked with Tony Leung Ka Fai and Dior Cheng Yi Kin on the new film TOH MA GEI (HORSE ROBBERY BIOGRAPHY) in Prague. Speaking of Leung Ka Fai's rib injuries from a motorcycle scene on the first day of the shoot and had to resign from a TVB series, Kelly said that she was not present at the accident. "As soon as I got off the plane I heard about Ka Fai's injury and I was scared out of my mind. However he was very professional. He rested a day and continued the shoot. As soon as he moved I would panic, as I wanted to properly protect him. Yet he still risked his life on running scenes. I could only tell him not to take too many risks." Aside from Leung Ka Fai's injury, Kelly almost had a serious accident during an indoor rock climbing scene. "When I was rock climbing I had a safety harness. As I was descending after the shoot, the rope suddenly snapped and I fell to the ground. I was very scared!" Luckily when the rope broke Kelly was only a meter off the ground and she had safety padding below her. She said, "Mine wasn't as severe as Leung Ka Fai. I immediately presented incense sticks and pray!" She said that luckily when she had her accident the rock climbing shoot was already done. Will she increase her insurance policy? She said, "It's useless, I can only take all the safety precaution and use a few more ropes." * (2013/10/06) Michael Wong Man Tak, his wife Janet Ma Si Man and children yesterday participated in Hong Chi Climbathon Charity Stair Run, a 29 floor relay race. His son started with the first 8 floors, then Wong Man Tak, his wife and daughter each were responsible for 7. Ma Si Wai said that at home only she had zero exercise. Last week at the test run her heart beat faster and she worried if he could finish. Yet for charity and getting some exercise along the way she gave it a try. Finally they came in second in the family group. Wong Man Tak earlier guest starred in two films FROM VEGAS TO MACAU (DOH SING FUNG WON) and DELETE (DELETE OI YUN). He was happy about working with Chow Yun Fat again. Was he cooler between him and Fat Gor? He said of course Fat Gor was cool. He praised Fat Gor for being very nice and teaching him about acting. * (2013/10/05) Chrissie Chau Sau Na and Chapman To Man Jat worked together on the film MR. AND MRS. PLAYER (LAN GWUN FU DAU LAN GWUN CHAI). Ah Jat was more than lucky. He not only played a couple with goddess Sister Na, but pseudo model Iris Chung Choi Yi would seduce him as well! No wonder Ah Jat had to thank Wong Jing, as he joked that he treated him before that his own father. Sister Na and Ah Jat in the film enjoyed screwing around as much as the other, but Ah Jat in order to prove that he deeply loved her was willing to accept Sister Na's "100 days of living together without sex" test. During the period he had to face the temptation of many beauties. Ah Jat of course was in a great mood! Actually in his previous film THE MIDAS TOUCH (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN) Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin already felt him up. This time it was goddess Sister Na's turn. No wonder he repeatedly thanked Brother Jing. "Last time in MEN SUDDENLY IN LOVE (MANG NAM GWUN SEI DUI) I have already worked with Sister Na, but she actually was paired with (Eric Tsang) Chi Wai. Chi Wai and Sister Na, come on, how did that happen? Maybe Brother Jing knew that I wanted to work with Sister Na, so this time he arranged for us to work together." Ah Jat joked that the scene with the most bad takes was his fantasy of how Sister Na would seduce him. He was still savoring it as he joked that he truly had bad takes like crazy that day for any chance to be with Sister Na. Thus he was the unhappiest about how quickly the film was completed. Ah Jat also joked that now he rather enjoys promotional interviews because he could see Sister Na again. He also stressed that Sister Na was the one and the only one goddess in his heart. Being able to work together and even playing a couple, he could die without any regret! Since the film was blatantly about "screwing around", was his wife Krystal Tin Yui Nei worried? Ah Jat who recently successfully got into shape said, "Every man wants to screw around whenever he has the chance, but now everyone is a paparazzo, where would I have a chance. I can only give up. Ah Tin too has given up on me, she didn't even bother visiting the set." Facing Ah Jat's barrage of words, Sister Na often cracked up. As for Ah Jat making bad takes like crazy for her, she said, "He covered for me a lot, actually I was the one who couldn't hold back my laughter and had nonstop bad takes." During the shoot she and her boyfriend broke up and she was becoming too thin. Ah Jat kept telling her to eat, which touched me. "Ah Jat seems like he is always flirting, but I can sense his concern completely. I was very touched. I hope to find a boyfriend who treats me well in the future." Sister Na said that she was looking for a boyfriend who treats her well, looks were not too important. Speaking of becoming a "category III' female star, Sister Na said that it felt special. However the film received the category III rating because of foul language. Although she had sexy performance, she admitted that she was no match for pseudo model Iris, who shot a bathing scene wearing just tape. She did not even clear the set. She was daring and made Sister Na admit defeat. * (2013/10/05) Donnie Yen Chi Tan earlier appeared at Central. With period hair in modern clothing he was actually shoot a sequel for his upcoming film THE ICEMAN 3D (BING FUNG HUP 3D). Chi Tan seemed to be working many jobs on the set, aside from starring he also had to direct the action. Although he was busy, he still personally instructed the extras how to punch, kick and take their marks! The over HK$ 200 million film THE ICEMAN 3D has been in production for some time. Yen Chi Tan, Simon Yam Tat Wa and others revealed on numerous occasions that the production has went over time, so far they still were uncertain when the film will wrap. Earlier Yen Chi Tan appeared at Central in costume, some asked and learned that he was shooting the sequel for THE ICEMAN. Perhaps the tam wanted to finish two films at once then release them? Earlier around 5PM, the team began its preparation at the location. Around 7:30PM Chi Tan and his assistant appeared. In a long hair wig he put a red hair clip in his hair. This shoot featured Chi Tan and a foreigner in a suit's fight scene. Although it was a simple hand to hand combat scene, actor and action director Chi Tan still instructed extras how to strike and take their marks before the shoot. Then he would retreat to the side, play with his phone and discuss the shoot with the crew. After the extras finished fighting, Chi Tan then added a few camera facing shots and left around 9:30PM. * (2013/10/05) The Cheuk Wan Chi directed, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Hidy Yu Hiu Tung and DaDa Lo Chung Chi starred film KICK ASS GIRLS (BAU 3 CHIU GIU WA) will be released in November. The theme song PRIMITIVE WEAPON (YUEN CHI MO HEI) earlier was officially unveiled, and the performer is Cheng Sau Man. Actually Sammi and Ah Chi have been friends for years. When Sammi learned that Ah Chi's directing debut will soon be released, she volunteered to preform the theme song. Ah Chi was very touched. How will she thank Sammi? She said, "I really have nothing in return, I can't sing. So I decide to give myself to her, taking care of Sammi's food, drinks, and fun whenever she wants." * (2013/10/05) The 25 year old Isabella Leong Lok Si returned to the film industry and starred in the Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) directed new film LIM LIM. At the same time sh was rumored to be in a relationship with Cheung Ngai Ga's 22 year old son Oscar Wong Ling Chun for a year. Yesterday LIM LIM had a media visit, Leong Lok Si when asked about rumors with Wong Ling Chun did not denied it. She only said, "Save personal questions for next time." Reporters showed vacation photos of Leong Lok Si and Wong Ling Chun in Toronto and London to Leong Lok Si to confirm his identity. She was somewhat surprised after looking at them. "Save personal questions for next time." She did not deny anything but she did not confirm that they were on holiday in Canada and England. Leong Lok Si is the mother of three sons. In LIM LIM she and Joseph Chang (Cheung Hau Chuen) are in love and have a 3 year old daughter. She admitted that when she saw the girl she would be reminded of her own children, but her children were still little and could not use mobile phone to communicate. She also was reluctant to reveal how she was staying in contact with her children. Leong Lok Si earlier supposedly bought a little guitar in Taiwan and already brought it to Hong Kong to her children. Will she play it with her son? Leong Lok Si smiled and avoided the topic, "Let's talk about the movie!" As for earlier a magazine caught her smoking, Leong Lok Si stressed that the story required it. She was not afraid of smoking's effect on her health. "Friends even made fun of me and said that it didn't look like me at all. My character has depression so she has to smoke a lot. However I don't know how to smoke. The director wants me to learn and everyone on the set were teaching me how to inhale and exhale." Leong Lok Si recalled her first experience. "Smoking stinks, and I end up coughing. One day at most I would smoke 3 cigarettes to practice." Speaking of how she would quit smoking, Leong Lok Si said that eating made her feel better. Her favorites were red beans and custard wheel cakes. Leong Lok Si has retired from film for 7 years and was rumored to be very rusty and had frequent bad takes. Playing an artist she yesterday shot a book signing scene, the numerous bad takes were due to the extras being out of place. Cheung Ngai Ga patiently instructed them. Leong Lok Si said, "The shoot has turned the time for rest upside down, I have brought my homemade winter melon tea to lower the temper. I played an unhealthy girl, now my body isn't too great either. Everyday I seem to have a personality split and I haven't slept well." 6 years ago after she made the Tsui Hark directed MISSING (SUM HOI CHUM YUN) she suddenly lost contact during the promotional period. Tsui Hark earlier said that he was "waiting for her to find me". Leong Lok Si responded, "Uh......waiting for me to find him? I have been making a movie all along, lately I really am very busy." * (2013/10/05) Sammi Cheng Sau Man two nights ago on TELLING MARIA 2 talked about her break up and reunion with Andy Hui Chi On. She said that when they broke up they have been in a relationship for 10 years and reached a bottle neck. They were not married yet and seemingly never would, and at the time in her 20s she was at a sprint in her career. Thus they naturally broke up; years later they got back together because the timing and the opportunity arrived as they both were single at the time. Sammi joked, "At the time anyone in my way had to die! (Was On Jai in your way?) No, I didn't want death for him, but we naturally broke up. (After breaking up with On Jai, did you have other suitors?) I have tried to be with other people, but after dinner I felt we couldn't communicate and said bye bye." Sammi and On Jai after years apart got back together again. She said it was an issue of timing and opportunity. At the time they were both single, since both had the guts to get back together they tried again. When they were caught with pork thigh and ox tongue they were at the beginning and were learning to get along. Sammi said, "Being together again years later, I realized that I didn't put an effort into knowing this person before. It was like the first time again with many things. Actually he had a good side that I didn't realize before. Maybe before I was too self centered and focused at work, I was blind to it. Now we both are giving the same amount, we are truly getting along. I really admire him for only seeing my good side. He told me, 'You don't know how happy I was when I was with you!' which touched me a lot. He did not remember my bad side and only remembered how happy he was with me. Papa said that marriage was not just love, but also learning to appreciate your companion. Now I am grown, I have learned to control my mood and being together has been very comfortable. When we are together he still has his own world. He also respects me a lot." However she stated that now she still has not considered having a child. "If I can choose, I am iffy on having a child. I don't know how to raise it. Now I choose not to, I hope in the future to volunteer and help those in need. My companion accepts my idea." Will she have any wedding plan? Cheng Sau Man said, "I don't have any time limit, but when I wed I won't notify everyone. It would become a big deal if (people) knew before hand. Maybe I would tell after I wed, the ideal wedding ceremony would be the simpler the better." * (2013/10/04) The Johnnie To Kei Fung directed, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gao Yuanyuan and Vic Chou Yu Man starred DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART 2 (DAN SUN NAM NUI 2) is near the end of its shoot! Two days ago To Sir brought the team to Shek O for a rock climbing scene. Goo Jai and Chin Wa were in full gear to climb, in the story they are rock climbing experts so very quickly they reached the top. After Goo Jai and Chin Wa reached the time, they seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. They stared at the sea and enjoyed a deep breath. However because To Sir had to shoot the sun, Goo Jai and Chin Wa could not enjoy the beautiful scenery more and had to rush to the next scene. Around 5PM they ended the shoot. Goo Jai and Chin Wa walked to their vehicles that was 15 minutes away on foot. Chin Wa was a little out of breath but Goo Jai was fine. Later they even ran into pedestrians asking for photos and autographs and they agreed. * (2013/10/04) Nick Cheung Ka Fai earlier while working on the Lee Chi Ngai romance FAN MA GEI (SELLING HORSE BIOGRAPHY) in Prague injured his ribs during a motorcycle scene. After resting awhile, yesterday he attended a breast cancer awareness event. He reminded all the husbands to be concern with their wives' breast health. He joked, "Whenever you have a chance, help with the examination. It's great, you should attentively and properly help." As for his Golden Horse Best Actor nomination, he joked, "(Nick) Cheung Ka Fai is young and strong, I am old, weak and crippled." * (2013/10/04) The Carina Lau Ka Ling, Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting), Angelababy (Yang Ying) starred Emperor Motion Pictures distributed new film YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON (DIK YUN KIT ji SUN DOH LUNG WONG) last month opened in the Mainland, Hong Kong, North America, Singapore, Malaysia and other locations. In five short days its box office has already reached 264 million yuan! The film two days ago held its Taipei premiere. Taiwan representative Chiu Yau Ting, Lin Gengxin and director Tsui Hark appeared. Chiu Yau Ting even called in favors for his homecoming and invited many friends like JJ Lin, Jiro Wang and Nikki Hsieh. Although leads Angelababy and Feng Shaofeng were absent, they sent videos to greet Taipei viewers! At the premiere, host Mickey Huang asked Lin Gengxin if Angelababy and Chiu Yau Ting fell into the water, who would he rescue first? Lin Gengxin said, "I will save Chiu Yau Ting because in the film he doesn't know how to swim." Director Tsui Hark was asked to evaluate the Chiu Yau Ting played Di Renjie. Tsui Hark revealed, "Chiu Yau Ting's performance was more reserved and had the aura of an intellectual. I felt that he was Di Renjie. As long as Chiu Yau Ting believes that he is Dik Yun Kit he is a living and breathing Di Renjie!" * (2013/10/04) The 10th Huading Awards aside from the Best Film Actor competition between Sean Lau Ching Wan, Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung has other guests including Joey Yung Cho Yi, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Fala Chen, Raymond Lam Fung, Christy Chung Lai Tai, Wang Xueqi and Liu Xiaoqing who will be making her first appearance after marriage. Famous Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino and famous Canadian singer Avril Lavigne will attend as well. The Huading Award secretary general Wang Kun revealed that Avril Lavigne will lad a team of 20 some people to Macau and perform two songs at the event. As for difficulties of inviting overseas guests, Wang Kun said, "This time we are in Macau, many guests were unclear about transportation and always thought that it was far because they had to go to Hong Kong first then take a ferry. We needed some time to explain." The Huading Award just took place in April in Hong Kong, and in October it will take place again in Macau. Wong Kun admitted that the Huading Award is not an annual event. By 2024 it will have 67 events already. The event even planned to take place in different places like Korea, Singapore, England, Germany and France. In recent years the winners have been veterans and young actors seemed to lack opportunities, which reflected on the market's generation gap. Wang Kun admitted that this was a problem but understood that investors would have box office considerations when casting. Everyone would study how to resolve the generation gap issue. * (2013/10/04) Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Sammy Sum Chun Hi and Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan) worked together in their new film THE BEST PLAN IS NO PLAN (KAU NUI BUT LEI 3 HING DAI). Their relationships were rather decently. Earlier in an interview they traded compliments. Cheung Kin Sing praised his kiss scene "co-star" Hanjin as a good kisser. Chan Woon Yan also praised Cheung Kin Sing and Sum Chun Hin as handsome. Speaking of goddess, Cheung Kin Sing admitted, "My goddess is Elva (Ni), I feel that everything of hers is very sweet and she has the quality of a goddess with her big eyes and long hair. Earlier when I worked with her, I had to walk away as soon as the cameras stopped rolling. A few seconds later I would have fallen for her!" Cheung Kin Sing was asked if they had a chance. "After the shoot we had contact, going to dinner and chatting. She really is very elegant, everything is very slow and very pretty. When I see her I have feelings, like a light veil is in front of her." Chan Woon Yan praised Cheung Kin Sing for his lovable personality. He liked him very much. Cheung Kin Sing also returned the favor to Chan Woon Yan and praised his talent. He had the love of many women, even he as a man has fallen for Chan Woon Yan. Chan Woon Yan joked, "Many guys tell me that, you should ask a girl and see how she feels." Sum Chun Hin pointed out that his goddess was Korean group After School's Nana because he liked girls with talent. As for his secret of getting girls, he said, "I don't know how to, I am pretty dull. Yet I don't know why girls would feel I am philandering. Sometimes with a girl I like I wouldn't dare to act, I am afraid of rejection." * (2013/10/04) Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam's junior colleague Jackie Xu (Tsui Kai Kei) two years ago came from Shanghai. After a tough period of adjustment, she had more and more commercial work and even played Louis Koo Tin Lok's secretary in the 3D disaster film OUT OF INFERNO 3D (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN 3D). She praised Goo Jai as very friendly and for taking care of her. "My deepest impression was when we went to shoot in Guangzhou, it was cold and pouring. The set only had one umbrella and not enough towels. He actually gave them to me! I never thought that such a famous guy would be so attentive!" Jackie regretted that she did not have the chance to play Goo Jai wife, but she said that since she has never made a kiss scene if Goo Jai kissed her she would faint from the tension. Jackie revealed that while in school she was a short haired tomboy who loved exciting activities. She hoped to try to play a female fire fighter next time and show off her abilities. * (2013/10/04) The 23 year old singer Carlson Cheng Ka Sing before becoming a singer already caught the eyes of Raymond Wong Pak Ming. At age 17 he was fortunate enough to take part in IP MAN and played Chow Kwong Yiu, the son of Simon Yam Tat Wa and worked with the Strongest in the Universe Yen Chi Tan. Carlson still remembered the pain of the set like it was yesterday. "On the set I didn't know anything, people always yelled at me. During the shoot I was even beaten into a pulp. At the time I really wanted to give up. I quietly called Mommy and said that I wanted to come home." Although it was rough, Carlson was lucky enough to meet his "Old Man" Yam Tat Wa. He even revealed that he and Brother Wa often had close talks. "Brother Wa always taught me how to act, at the time he wanted to find an elementary school for his daughter so he asked me for a lot of advice. I discovered that he was very humorous!" Carlson also said that whenever he prepared to take his mark, Chi Tan would keep to himself in a corner to get into the mood. No one would dare to disturb him. * (2013/10/04) Model and DJ Elva Ngai Wing Yan looked very cool when she chok for the camera, but when she laughed she was exactly like a silly lady. Her "two face" potential was rather high. Earlier she participated in the film MR. AND MRS. PLAYER (LAN GWUN FU DAU LAN GWUN CHAI) and recently she guest starred in LAN KWAI FONG 3 (HEI OI YEH PO 3). Speaking of playing Chrissie Chau Sau Na's close friend in MR., she said that the opportunity was rare. Since Sister Na was her idol she did not mind playing a minor role around her at all. "Aside from admiring Sister Na's figure, I also feel that she speaks from her own mind and strength. Her personality is very direct!" Normally Elva works as a DJ in night spots, on her own time she would choose quieter sports. "I like high temperature yoga, swimming and working out." * (2013/10/04) Female rapper KiKi Tam Kei Kei in the horror film TALES OF THE DARK II (KEI WAN YEH) starred in a segment. Determined to develop in multiple areas, she stressed that she would not mind intimate scenes with male stars and even chose Taiwan hunk Eddie Peng Yu-Yen to be her co-star. "My taste is changing all the time, sometimes I would stare at topless workers, lately I like Peng Yu-Yen. When I saw his muscles I was really drooling!" Already single for a year, KiKi actually ran into a male star who tempted her to be a "third party". "Normally we chat like friends, when it felt ambiguous, if both are single then I am OK. However he already has a companion, I would rather die than be a third party." She also said that with her natural "third party" look friends often would make the mistake. "Maybe of my looks and my job, friends always mistake me for stealing their boyfriends. Actually it's just that my personality is more tomboyish." * (2013/10/04) Luisa Lai Chi San yesterday attended an appliance promotion event with Tsim Sha Tsui East cat star "Brother Cream". Chi San measured Brother Cream, who was not used to being measured with so may people looking on. Luckily Chi San made some slight adjustments and completed the task. She said, "Actually Brother Cream weighs more than a vacuum cleaner!" Chi San even personally gave Brother Cream a massage and Brother Cream looked like he rather enjoyed it. Lai Chi San's program TELLING MARIA aired its first episode with Liu Xiaoqing during the National Day holiday and received 21 point ratings (around 1.34 million viewers). Lai Chi San was satisfied with the rating. The outside response to Sammi Cheng Sau Man's interview has been good and she was confident that the rating would rise again. Sammi two nights ago in her interview said that she was the typical Leo. She wanted perfection in everything that she did, when she could not achieve her own demand she would easily throw a tantrum. She would take out her mood on those around her and admitted that she was very hard to take. Thus she was nicknamed "Smelly four", which she was unhappy about before. Why did they not call her "grinning Cheng"? Luckily she has already successfully shaken off this nickname. Speaking of her former assistant Ah Song who left under unpleasant circumstances, she said that at the time she was very mean to Ah Song and often bullied her; later she said that she has personally apologized to Ah Song many times and now their relationship is great. She felt that when she was younger she did not know how to handle stress. In a hurry to move up, she became very self centered, selfish and made herself very unhappy. Later her mind was opened, she was just a small piece of dust and she relaxed to do what she wanted. She once lost weight excessively and admitted that she was a "weight loss disorder believer". For awhile she thought she would be thin as long as she starved, which was very unhealthy. She had no energy and even fainted at home, but after regaining consciousness she still did not eat. She only took diet pills. She was very extreme. Lai Chi San said, "When Sammi talked about her former assistant Ah Song, she was very touching! Ah Song was an alumni of my school. Originally she agreed to make a video in response to Sammi, but she was shy and turned it down. Privately she said that Sammi was not as bad as the outside made her out to be." She said that tonight Sammi would talk about "the most important man in her life". She admitted that the program gave her a lot of money making opportunity, but she would not randomly increase her rate. She joked, "When I win another award then I will increase it, I don't want to scare off clients. I just got a raise last year." * (2013/10/04) Donnie Yen Chi Tan in his new film SPECIAL ID (DUT SHU SUN FUN) had three jobs. He stated that he thought about not taking this film that could be described as an awful mess. Luckily he called in all his favors and received support from friends everywhere, including Ronald Cheng Chung Kei who took the time to guest star. Although he had to star, handle the action director and creative producer jobs that left him with only 3 hours of sleep a day, injuries all over and even dislocated his spine, he still persisted; all because he felt that he was one of the pillars of Hong Kong kung fu films and hoped to let the entire world know through his influence that Hong Kong kung fu films remained very strong. Yen Chi Tan in the film played a Hong Kong cop undercover. He pointed out that the most difficult part was for realism the co-production had to add mob background and foul language elements, which was a difference of opinions with what investors asked for. Yet he still insisted on make Hong Kong film that was a co-production on the surface and hoped to continue the return to modern action films after SPL (SAT POR LONG) and FLASH POINT (DOH FOR SIN) and make this film a part of his Mixed Martial Art film trilogy. He said, "I know that everyone like to watch IP MAN in the past few years, I can just keep making IP MAN sequels but I don't want to stay under the so-called IP MAN halo. I want to find ways to show viewers improvement. Thus after IP MAN I have tried many different characters. This time before the shoot I was already fully prepared. Aside from studying a lot of time to study MMA in the past few years, in order to play this Wise Guy character well I even studied Fat Gor (Chow Yun Fat)'s character Ko Chau in the film CITY ON FIRE (LUNG FU FUNG WON) interpretation methods." Chi Tan revealed that in his final fight scene with Andy Tien (On Chi Kit) he aggravated his old wound. "Once I took the wrong spot and On Chi Kit's jump kick hit my forehead. I really fainted and couldn't speak for several minutes. Once I went for a x-ray for pain in my shoulder, I discovered that my entire bone structure was damaged, even my spine was crooked." As for On Chi Kit's acting, Chi Tan said, "On Chi Kit is fully qualified to be an action film successor! He performed very well in this movie." As for the guest star Cheng Chung Kei, Chi Tan described their relationship in the film as "Stephen Chow Sing Chi and Ng Man Tat". Cheng Chung Kei revealed that although he did not need to fight, he did not feel particularly comfortable either. He said, "We shot one scene in the Stanley sewage treatment plant. We shot an argument scene and had to breathe hard. When we broke for meals I didn't even have the appetite to eat. That scene was the hardest to take." In the trailer, Yen Chi tan and On Chi Kit had many fight scenes. They were bloodied and battered. Yen Chi tan admitted that he focused on fight scenes and wanted to put the best visuals together. Thus he shot many scenes. * (2013/10/04) Raymond Wong Pak Ming earlier worked on a television commercial for a tea from Malaysia with his company's Janelle Sing Kwan. They played father and daughter; however the idea of having Sing Kwan in the commercial was the advertisers'. The salary even reached six figure. Sing Kwan's first film BABY BLUES 3D (NGAI YING) will soon open. Sing Kwan admitted that she was very nervous. Ultimately this was her first film. She also looked forward to outside reviews. Wong Pak Ming praised Sing Kwan's performance in the film. He said, "Her performance is great, so the company in the future will make a few movies for her to star in." With the company's support, Sing Kwan happily said that she had to prepare herself properly and learn Cantonese and English. * (2013/10/03) Ava Yu Kiu yesterday promoted on Metro Radio. Earlier she and Alex Lam Tak Shun performed a bed scene only in their underwear. Yu Kiu said, "Actually after the shoot I was scared for a long time because I was still a little fat. I was afraid that the result would not be good. Most of the dozens of people on the set were men, so I had to drink for courage." Was she as extreme with her boyfriend Adason Lo (Law Lik Wai)? Yu Kiu awkwardly said twice that she did not know how to reply and that she did not ask what reaction Law Lik Wai had. Yu Kiu also revealed that although the bed scene with Lam Tak Shun was already her bottom line, in the middle of the month she might go to Korea to work on an even more extreme hot spring cheating scene. She said, "In addition now I am starting to be scared, I have to lose weight before shooting it!" * (2013/10/03) Tony Leung Ka Fai earlier worked on the Lee Chi Ngai directed romance FAN MA GEI (SELLING POINT BIOGRAPHY) in Prague with Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Kelly Chen Wai Lam. When he shot a motorcycle scene he was injured, broke a rib and had slight tear on two ribs. After stopping to work for awhile he was fine. Ka Fai yesterday said, "I can't do anything about injuring three ribs on a film set accident, now I am already fine. I just can't chase, rush, run, jump and have any contact. I also have monthly doctor appointments. That's why I turned down the TVB series. Today I still have to fly to Taiwan for a charity event." Ka Fai after recovering will make the film COLD WAR 2 in January. * (2013/10/03) Wu Chun chose to reveal that he is already married and has a daughter at the release of his new book IGNITE COURAGE. Yesterday at the Taiwan press conference, he revealed that his wife Lai Lai Ying at the end of the month will give birth to their second child, a son. He bowed numerous times to apologize for hiding his family status and lying, pleaded for understanding from the outside. He even denied that he "sold out his wife" to generate buzz and book sales. His wife also was unveiled in a low profile manner in his new book. She even sent him a text message to urge him to "face it bravely". Wu Chun yesterday made fun of himself at the press conference. "I have never run into such a tense press conference." He even invited famed television hostess Matilda Tao Ching-Ying to navigate for him. His father was also on hand to cheer him on, while his wife encouraged him to face it bravely. At the press conference, Wu Chun again revealed that his wife Lam Lai Ying is with their second child, a son. Now he is his daughter's number one fan, as he is able to change diapers, bathe her and feed her. His daughter is already able to tell his father from a Fahrenheit poster. He felt that he was a "90 point" good husband and Papa. Since he wed at the end of 2009 and his daughter was born in 2010, why did he hid them until two days ago? Wu Chun at the press conference still blamed it on his wife for not wanting exposure. Wu Chun said, "She has her own mind, I have to respect her decision. Perhaps now that she is a mother she wants to face it bravely and share it, so she decides on telling." He stressed that in 2009 the media's so-called "wife and daughter" photo was his sister in law and niece. Wu Chun's wife Lam Lai Ying actually made a low profile appearance in his new book IGNITE COURAGE. In a black and white photo, she wore a pony tail and had big eyes. She was introducing Wu Chun's fitness center to Brunei with Wu Chun who also tied up his hair and brought in the latest equipment. He has not unveiled his daughter yet, but in one phone he held his daughter's tiny hand. Wu Chun admitted that he lied to the media and fans. Yesterday he first apologized to his agency. "I put my family first, as long as my family isn't comfortable I will protect them with all my might!" In the final moment, he bowed to the media in apology. "If I have done anything wrong and said anything wrong, I am sorry." As for rumors with Angela Chang and Ella, he denied that he was cheating, stressed that he only acted with them and they were very good working partnerships. They have never gone out alone. Yet two days ago before the announcement, he still took the initiative to inform those good friends. Ella yesterday sent flowers with a note, "Congratulations, Brave Old Pa". In his 18 years with his wife, has he thought about breaking up? He admitted that in their first year they often fought, but they would resolve it before going to bed that night. Show business indeed had many temptations, luckily he grew up in Brunei and was someone who was easily satisfied. He only wanted to cherish what he had, and his other half has always trusted him. He also denied that he made the announcement now to speculate his new book because his new book would not only donate his royalty but also another HK$ 1 million to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Brunei, and Mainland children's educational assistance. He stressed that he has never been afraid that his marriage would affect his value, because if he was someone who thought his show business career was everything he would not only make one movie a year. "All along my family to me is the most important!" Later he still would make movies with the support of his other half, whenever he ran into suitable work and as long as time permitted. * (2013/10/03) Lau Kar Leung's widow Mary Jean Reimer (Yung Jing Jing) yesterday morning held a 100 day of passing vegetarian banquet for Lau Kar Lung at the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island. Lau Kar Leung's son Lau Wing Keung, disciple Sin Kwok Lam and his disciple Rose Chan Ka Wun attended. The master of ceremony first host a scripture chanting, then began the banquet. Yung Jing Jing's eyes were all red from crying. She said that Master Lau's funeral matter has come to an end. Yesterday she also removed her mourning clothes. Her daughters were overseas and did not attend. Yung Jing Jing revealed that February 13 has already been chosen for Master Lau's entombment and the tomb stone will be black. Speaking of the progress on her demand for at least HK$ 5 million film bonus for Master Lau from Shaw, Yung Jing Jing smiled and said, "Sin Kwok Lam is the most obedient. They said that if I would be a little more low key during this period they would consider making a donation. I wouldn't chime in anymore. I hope they would follow through." She then asked Sin Kwok Lam, "Did Wong Ka Hi say that if I don't to talk so much they would pay?" Sin Kwok Lam said, "Actually for Shaw to donate money to charity it is no problem, meaning that it is at everyone's best interest not to use the law. Shaw is such a large company, for them to admit that they owe salary they would have disputes. Reputation wise it may not work. Last week I dined with Wong Ka Hei. He was very gracious and sincere." Yung Jing Jing admitted that nothing would be resolved until the money arrived. "I know that now they have some difficulties, I will coordinate. The goal is the donation to benefit some stunt people. I am willing to make any concession. Even if we don't use the word 'bonus' I don't mind, as long as we can help others." Has she called Mona Fong Yat Wa? "I left it to Sin Kwok Lam to handle, my luck with dialing wasn't good. I never got through no matter how many times I called." Would she set a deadline? She said, "Let's have good news on Master's February 13 entombment next year." Sin Kwok Lam also agreed, "I hope to fulfill Master's wish before entombment and have a conclusion." * (2013/10/03) Sean Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok and Angelica Lee Sinjie starred film OUT OF INFERNO 3D (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN 3D) already exceeded HK$ 2.9 million at the Hong Kong advanced screening box office. Its National Day single day box office reached HK$ 1.17 million. The trio just completed their Singapore and Malaysia promotions and returned to Hong Kong. When they heard the good news they excited said that it was a shot of confidence and hoped the film will continue to burn up the box office. Goo Jai and Ching Wan rarely promoted films in Singapore and Malaysia in recent years and were very popular with fans there. Fans in order to get a closer look of their idols already camped out the night before at the shopping center. Sinjie came to promote in her home field Malaysia and felt it was a lot of fun. * (2013/10/03) YOUNG AND DANGEROUS (GOO WAT JAI)'s Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Chin Kar Lok and Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung yesterday attended their music video premiere. The quintet chok and played cool in the music video, but then turned around and blasted each other with water guns. In the end they got calls from their families and rushed home. The 28th and tomorrow (the 4th) would be Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung and Cheng Yi Kin's birthdays respectively, the event brought out a cake to celebrate. Siu Chun suddenly brought out a bottle of what he claimed to be "virgin urine" yellow liquid and spray it all over Cheng Yi Kin. Siu Chun was asked what kind of liquid it was. Chin Kar Lok cut in, "This is the virgin urine from Siu Chun's son, no taboo! However, Siu Chun's son didn't go today, so Siu Chun went himself!" Chan Siu Chun followed, "I don't know, they (the crew) said it was cream soda so I splashed it! Today is the premiere, we have to celebrate!" Later Siu Chun even said that he wished Cheng Yi Kin would have a child soon. Ekin said, "Wait until later! I will definitely have my revenge!" Would Ekin have a son soon so he could splash Siu Chun back? He immediately said no. Siu Chun joked that he was the pettiest among the quintet but he would not get mad. At most he would not speak. At the event Ekin and Lam Hiu Fung only cut the cake but did not blow out candles. Ekin explained, "One year, I blew out Lam Hiu Fung's candles and he got married that year." Lam Hiu Fung said, "Earlier when we celebrated birthdays I blew out a candle and wished that this year he would have a child. He got mad. Actually he bears grudges the longest among us and is very petty. He and I rehearsed for the concert the earliest. Now he said no more rehearsal!" How would Ekin celebrate his birthday? He said that he already celebrated earlier. With the concert on the way, this month was key. Thus he would not have a big celebration. Speaking of his friend Wu Chun admitting to becoming a father over two years ago, Ekin said, "I originally wanted to visit him, but now I would wait until the concerts are over." [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. APPLE DAILY, OCOTBER 6 2013, ELECTRIC FILM ROAD PANG BROTHERS ARE FORCED TO GO TO GUANGZHOU Honesty, OUT OF INFERNO 3D is the long awaiting Hong Kong fire disaster film. Fire everywhere is indeed exciting, but the film location is Guangzhou. When Sean Lau Ching Wan and Louis Koo Tin Lok both put on "Guangzhou Fire Department" (simplified characters) fire fighting uniforms, awkwardness is somewhat inevitable. Originally we think that the film in order to directly target the Mainland market "accepts local gas", not expect that this is another forced into exile story. Directors Pang Brothers (Oxide Pang Shun, Danny Pang Fat) hope to make a large scale fire disaster film. They not only have to burn an entire building but also want many fire trucks and real firefighters to assist with the production on site. "Do you think with such demands, is it possible in Hong Kong?" Pang Chun's words ring loud and clear. - MAN KWOK CHUN OUT OF INFERNO 3D In Release The Pang Brothers since working together on BANGKOK DANGEROUS to THE EYE (GEIN GWAI) are classified as geniuses. Even though not all of their films are commercial and critical hits, sometimes their stories are rather flimsy. Yet the more extreme subjects often lead to talk and have a group of loyal supporters. Earlier they were interviewed in Tseung Kwan O to promote their new film OUT OF INFERNO 3D. This pair of twin brothers both ordered hot honey and lemon drinks as soon as they sat down. They drank as they talked about the reason behind making OUT. Pang Fat said, "Hong Kong has not made a disaster film about fire in a long time, in addition we have always been very interested. So we started planning. However shooting fire is rally hard, how would you know it won't turn into a real fire? We have to be very careful with every step. I really admire action director (Dion) Lam Dik On's attitude. He was on top of everything because the slightest accident could lead to death. We of course hope the result is good, but safety has to be first and foremost." Szeto Kam Yuen's Final Work Pang Brothers' past work has always been high quality with screen resolution or cinematography, but the story is often the flaw. The situation was the most severe with THE STORM WARRIRO (FUNG WON 2) several years ago. However this time OUT put a lot of effort into the story. Not only did they deliberately ask Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) for help to add a new angle with the film's female characters, they also asked Szeto Kam Yuen to write. Speaking of this gold label screen writer who passed away last October, Pang Fat said, "He really was the best!" Pang Shun admitted that they were more willful with their past films. In recent years they woke up and realized that it was time to end their willfulness. They wanted to make a solid film. Pang Shun said with confidence, "We used to be willful, wanting to make what we want to. We became directors just for that. We can still tell a good story." The writer directly told the Pang Brothers that many viewers thought the film's Guangzhou background was harder to relate to. Pang Shun first said, "Actually the center of the story is about human nature, the most realistic side in a fire. Everyone has different mentality. These things are the same where in Guangzhou, Chaozhou or Africa." Although the explanation made sense, Pang Shun later told the real reason behind Guangzhou as the location. He said, "We wanted to make a larger scale fire disaster film, we had to set fire and needed many fire trucks and real firefighters to assist with the production on site. We even had to set up road blocks to put out the fire. Do you think such demands are possible in Hong Kong? Can we block off Nathan Road? We couldn't possibly just use all special effects. The location had to be real to be entertaining." Real 3D Effects Stand Out The film has many large scale scenes, which on was the most difficult for them? They both agreed, "It has to been the ending flush scene. We shot that scene for several days, we took 45 minutes to fill a tank of water. We rehearsed many times and had to shoot several times from different angles. You can imagine how many 45 minutes were used there. After every take no on dared to make a sound on the set as they waited for our OK." In recent years many films claimed to be 3D but the results have been rather disappointing. They could even be described as "fake 3D". This time OUT also flew under the 3D banner. Pang Shun said, "Actually 3D film definitely is the general trend. In Hong Kong many viewers still haven't been able to accept it yet. After watching they feel dizzy because too many films have fake 3D. They used 2D in production and 3D in post production. The proximity would feel much worse. Thus after watching viewers would feel discomfort and the effects don't stand out." 2. MING PAO DAILY, OCTOBER 6 2013, FILM WORDS OUT OF INFERNO: LACKING REALISM AND REASON As for Hong Kong film, the Pang Brothers made disaster film OUT OF INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN) stars Sean Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok and Angelica Lee Sinjie. Yet its location is not Hong Kong but Guangzhou. The new Guangzhou structures in the film are very luxurious and modern, but a skyscrapper suddenly catches fire. Because of a variety of facilities and human problems the fire becomes out of control, like old American film INFERNO it turns into an emergency escape and rescue. OUT OF INFERNO leads with its opening box office and is temporarily ahead of GRAVITY, but actually it is several classes behind. Strictly speaking, its realism and reason are still lacking, but in the Chinese film industry it at least achieves a rarely seen disaster special effect scenes. Some scenes are rather thrilling. (Two and a half out of five stars) COLD EYES: More Exaggerated Than The Hong Kong version The Cho Ui-Seok and Kim Byung-Seo directed Korean hit films COLD EYES is adapted from the 2007 Yau Nai Hoi directed, Johnnie To Kei Fung produced Hong Kong police film EYE IN THE SKY (GUNG JUNG). With Sol Kyung-Gu and Han Hyo-Joo in Simon Yam Tat Wa and Kate Tsui Tsz Shan's "surveillance team" mentor and protegee roles, Jung Woo-Sung plays Tony Leung Ka Fai's gang leader role. The story and characters are faithful to the original film, with added material and special package it shows a lot of effort. Its performance is not bad, in the end Yam Tat Wa even makes a guest appearance. yet the Korean version is obviously more exaggerated and unrealistic than the Hong Kong version. (Two and a half out of five stars) - SHEK KEI 3. APPLE DAILY, OCTOBER 5 2013, SOMETHING TO SAY LAU CHING WAN, PEOPLE'S BEST ACTOR Publicly recognized for his acting, Sean Lau Ching Wan has fame and fortune and is in cloud nine in people's eyes. Yet actually his journey has been full of obstacles. The luckiest is when he made the TVB series THE GREED OF MAN (DAI SI DOI) he met his wife Amy Kwok Oi Ming and became the business' model couple. When Ching Wan started he has sunk before. Nominated for the Hong Kong Film Award eight times, he finally won the Best Actor in 2007. Today, Ching Wan is still toiling in the film industry only because he likes to act and hopes to perform even better. Behind the Best Actor, he is just like an ordinary person. He would go to the market, eat at street stalls and go to the movies to enjoy an ordinary life. - WAN MAN CHI Now 49 years old, Lau Ching Wan joined the TVB artist training class in 1983. The next year with the TVB series POLICE CADET (SUN JAT SI HING)'s character Fit Lo he stood out, unfortunately later he was quiet for awhile. His performance road was not considered easy. He was of course lucky to met his wife Kwok Oi Ming when they made the TVB series THE GREED OF MAN in 1992. The couple is always together. In the 90s, Ching Wan started to step foot in the film industry and made many memorable films like C'EST LA VIE MON CHERI (MONG BUT LIU), THE MAD DETECTIVE (SUN TAM) and OVERHEARD (SIT TING FUNG WON). His acting has long received public recognition, unfortunately he had to wait for years before in 2007 with his eighth nomination he finally won his first Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor with the film MY NAME IS FAME (NGOR YIU SING MING). Happiness Is the Most Important Rarely accepting publication interviews in recent years, Ching Wan earlier spoke to Apple Daily in Yuen Long. Now in the Best Actor category, he has fame and fortune, his career has achievements, what is he still after? Ching Wan said, "Now what I am after is hopefully better performance from myself. I don't dare to say I have achieved greatly, I try to perform as much as I can. I don't have much to do that I haven't done yet, often I see what the director wants to make. Even if it is repeating personality or profession I don't mind, for example most recently I took a mental patient role, the character will be different from THE MAD DETECTIVE's. I want to give it a try." His TVB series POLICE CADET co-star Tony Leung Chiu Wai is already internationally renowned, with both achievements and wealth. Wai Jai has said that he is not after anything except happiness. Does Ching Wan have a similar mentality? He said, "Happiness is the most important, a lot of things can't be impossibly be done perfectly. Perhaps they can be done to my wishes. The person's point of view is very important, being happier, more optimistic and you would make those around you more relaxed." Ching Wan admitted that he has never thought about what kind of actor he would become, perhaps he would be internationally known. He would just maintain his own attitude and do his job. "Because you can't force opportunity, when you run into any character that you want to play then you play it." Loves Street Stalls Among Best Actors, Ching wan is the top few People's Best Actor. Not arrogant at all, what is this Best Actor's private life like? He laughed and said, "I am no different from an ordinary person, the only difference is I am afraid of crowds. I don't like to go to crowded places. I am no different from other people, I would go to the market, street stalls, I hope my job wouldn't affect my life too much. However sometimes it's very hard, sometimes when I am eating at a street stall, I may sense that people are shooting you with their phones." Is he already used to it? He laughed and said, "I am not used to it, but it doesn't matter to me." After getting into the business, Ching Wan has made many movies. THE LONGEST NITE (UM FA), C'EST LA VIE MON CHERI and OVERHEARD are among his favorites. Making one film after another, has he grown tired of the acting life? Ching Wan said, "Sometimes I would be tired, but I really like this job. Sometimes when I am tired I would rest a little and go on vacation first. I like that the job makes me focused and energized. If I am not making a movie, I wouldn't pay attention to my diet." In the film industry the actor who he has worked with the most is Louis Koo Tin Lok. He has a chemistry with him when acting, but he is not like Goo Jai who enjoys watching movies at home. "I like to go to the movies more, the cinema seems to make movies better. I have tried to rent videos, everything is a little worse. The experience of watching a movie in the cinema is very different." Ching Wan's friends Anthony Wong Chau Sun and Francis Ng Chun Yu have worked in different areas. Wong Chau Sun would perform plays while Chun Yu has tried directing, but Ching Wan from the beginning has chosen acting. He said, "I like to focus on what I do, directing takes a long time to prepare. If I have a story that I want to make I would try it, but I don't want to make a movie because I want to direct. Directing is a very complicated job, everyday you have to handle so many problems." Would he perform a play? Ching Wan said that he has been approached but for now he has no such plan. Ultimately he likes movies. 15 Year Marriage, Accommodation Is the Most Important Lau Ching Wan in 1992 made the TVB series THE GREED OF MAN, which not only created the first peak of his career but also introduced him to his wife Kwok Oi Ming. They wed in 1998 and are the publicly recognized model couple in the circle. Ching Wan said that every year he would set a time to go on vacation with his wife to relax himself and improve their relationship. He said, "I really like to travel, you see many different things. It's a huge hobby. I don't ask for anything special in everyday life. I just occasionally have a little wine, but I don't study it." No Intention To Have Children Ching Wan and his wife have been married for 15 years and are as loving as ever. What secret do they have? Ching Wan humbly said, "We are not considered the role model, the most important to accommodate each other. Marriage is very interesting, ten years ago she was very different from now. I seem to keep meeting a new her. Sometimes we would argue, our views would be different but once we express them we are OK! A couple sometimes would have minor arguments, but as soon as we run into something major we would be very united." Have you thought about having children? Ching Wan said, "I haven't thought about it really, I don't particularly want children. Actually life now is pretty good, every choice has its advantage and its price, now is OK!" Seemingly Ching Wan enjoyed his world of two with his wife very much. [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Bo Fung Yu Lit : Storm Huang Xiaoming, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei Can : Long Long Cafe Liu Kai Chi, Candy Lo Hau Yam, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Shirley Yim (Suet Lei), Edward Chui Woei Dong DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART 2 Can : Dan Sun Nam Nui 2 Lit : Single Man Woman 2 d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Gao Yuanyuan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Vic Chou Yu Man Can : Dim Dui Dim Lit : Point To Point d. Wong Ho Yin Moses Chan Ho, Susan Shaw Yam Yam LAN KWAI FONG 3 Can : HEI OI YEH PO 3 d. Wilson Chin Kwok Wai Ava Yu Kiu, Alex Lam Tak Shun, Whitney Hui Yik Nei, Jason Chan Pak Yu, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Christine Ng Wing Mei, Connie Man Hoi Ling, Calinda Chan Yuen Wai, Barbie Liu (Ha Wai Yu), Karen Lam Chi Ka 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, Can : Fan Ma Gei Lit : Horse Selling Biography d. Lee Chi Ngai Tony Leung Ka Fai, Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Liu Kai Chi 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 Opening October 2013 [ 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 ] 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 Rating : IIA Length : 113 mins. Opening October 10 2013 [ 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"...... 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 Rating : IIA Length : 117 mins. 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. 7 DAYS OF HIMAWARI Can : Dai Chut Yut Kei Jik Lit : The Seventh Day Miracle d. Emiko Hiramatsu Masato Sakai, Miki Nakatani Rating : I Length : 104 mins. Opening October 10 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] An encounter with a mother dog that lost her sense of trust. But we were determined to save that little creature’s life. Based on a true story, a deeply moving film filled with tender love. That dog has quickly grown in an environment filled with the generous love of old couples, but they both died all too soon, the dog was no longer loved by humans, and she became all alone. She used her strength to survive in the midst of nature and soon give birth of puppies. Shoji is employed by the Public Health Center. Since his wife passed away, he has done his best to raise his two children. After encountering the solitary mother dog that risks her life to protect her puppies, Shoji makes a decision to save the little creature’s life. She had completely closed her hearts towards humans, but was given the name “Himawari” which means “Sunflower”. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening October 3 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Ha Yoon-ju who possesses crystal clear memory, keen observation, and utmost concentration skills, becomes the newest member to a unit within the Korean Police Forces Special Crime Unit (SCU) that specializes in surveillance activities on high profile criminals. She is assigned under Hwang Sang-jun, the veteran leader of the unit, who is rough, reckless, but warmhearted and known for his animal-like senses and intuition. The two gradually develop a close partnership when they attempt to track down James, who is the cold-hearted leader of an armed criminal organization. Using his unmatched intelligence and strategy, James manages to evade their radar every time. Now, Hwang Sang-jun and Ha Yoon-ju must do everything they can in order to find him and stop him... MAYDAY NOWHERE 3D Can : 3D 5 YUET TIN LOK AH FONG JAU Lit : 3D Mayday Noah's Ark d. Liu Ming-Feng, Mayday Mayday Rating : I Length : 121 mins. Opening October 1 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The Mayan December 21 2012 doomsday prediction connects the story. The doomsday does not occur as predicted, but greedy human's endless demands on nature and society finally leads to a new energy generator accident. Humans suffer the consequence as civilization is destroyed. The story starts with a boy who finds a guitar. He reunites with his grandfather on the eve of the doomsday that humanity has created. Grandfather does not know how to play the guitar and is reminded of missing out on certain parts of life and love. He calls his past self in hopes of changing the past and in turn life, thus bringing the human civilization back from the brink. 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 Rating : IIA Length : 105 mins. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 121 mins. 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. 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 12 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...... 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.” [ 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 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. ROCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR Can : Yut Lo Ho Rock d. Danny Nam Taek-Soo Lee Hong-Gi, Baek Jin-Hee, Ma Dong-Seok, Lim Won-Hee Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening October 14 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The world famous K-Pop star, Chung-Ui, played by FT Island’s Lee Hong-gi, is sentenced to 300 hours of probation after he got into a scuffle with a drunk. He serves the time in a hospice where the patients drink and smoke but nobody cares! While Chung-Ui lies down on a job and tries to escape from Anna, a volunteer supervisor, who meddles in every single thing he does, he happened to look over the hospice band ‘Phoenix’ practicing. Although the patients all know they could die tomorrow, they put their hearts and soul for the band. Chung-Ui rediscovers his passion for music, but the question is: would selfish Chung-Ui manage to finish the service successfully? THE BEST PLAN IS NO PLAN Can : Kau Nui But Lei 3 Hing Dai d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan), Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Shiga Lin Si Nga, Angel Chiang Ka Man, Jinny Ng Yuek Hei, Elva Ni (Ngai Sun Hei), Jacqueline Chong Si Man, Terence Siufay, Natalie Meng Yao, Lo Hoi Pang, Ming Jai, Bob Lam Sing Bun, As One, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Linah Matsuoka, Kevin Jai, Ben Chong Tung Yan, Jeana Ho Pui Yu Rating : IIB Length : 96 mins. Opening October 17 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. 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...... STRAWBERRY NIGHT Can : Huet Sik Cho Mui Yeh Lit : Blood Colored Strawberry Night d. Yuichi Sato Yuko Takeuchi, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Takao Osawa, Ryuhei Maruyama, Keisuke Koide, Tomokazu Miura Rating : IIB Length : 127 mins. Opening October 24 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Based on Tetsuya Honda's best selling work INVISIBLE RAIN, a man is murdered and has multiple stab wounds. The left eye is pierced and the method of killing is the same as the victims months ago. All three are members of the same gang. The police classifies the cases as rivalry within the gang, but Reiko Himekawa receives a call that claims the murderer is Kento Yanai. Her superior orders against investigating Kento Yanai. DETECTIVE CONAN: PRIVATE EYE IN THE DISTANT SEA Can : Ming Jing Tam or Nan: Juet Hoi Dik Jing Tam d. Kobun Shizuno Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length 110 mins. Opening October 24 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Conan, Ran, Kogoro Mouri and the young detective team participate in a warship exercise. Under the demonstration at sea with the Self Defense Forces they witness the extraordinary presence of the air to sea exercise. At this time, a mysterious enemy suddenly attacks and the exercise turns into a real battle! BABY BLUES Can : Ngai Ying Lit : Ghost Baby AKA : Ngai Ngan Lit : Ghost Eyes d. Leong Poh Chi Karena Ng Chin Yu, Raymond Lam Fung, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Lo Hoi Pang, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Janelle Sing Kwan Length : 98 mins. Opening October 31 2013 [ 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... LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON Can : Shui Diu Woon Liu Ngor Dik Fu Chun Lit : Who Switched My Father d. Hirokazu Koreeda Masaharu Fukuyama, Lily Franky, Machiko Ono Opening October 31 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Among the elites, Ryota believes that people are only considered successful when they rely their own hard work to get everything. He has a education that is perfect, a career that many envy, a perfect family. He even deeply believes that he is a victor in society. Yet, a call from the hospital makes an unexpected joke on Ryota's perfect life... 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... LIBRARY WARS Can : Toh Shu Guoon Jin Jung d. Shinsuke Sato Junichi Okada, Nana Eikura Opening November 7 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG] The government in order to correct people's thinking set a "Media Betterment Act". Printed material must pass the Media Betterment Committee's inspection before release; the Library Defense Force that persists on freedom of written ideas is the only ones who can protect libraries, as all "banned books" can only be displayed in libraries. Meanwhile, the MBC and the Library continue their tug of war. Gradually the struggle goes from text to battles as both sides develop their own forces...... TOM YUM GOONG 2 d. Prachya Pinkaew Tony Jaa, Jija Yanin, Teerada Kittisiriprasert Opening November 7 2013 [ YAHOO! MOVIES HONG KONG ] Kham is swept into a chilling elephant ranch boss' murder as all the leads point toward him. Kham on one hand has to evade everyone, including the police and the elephant ranch boss' twin nieces; on the other hand his elephant is kidnapped as he must find a way to save it! During his escape, Kham even discovers that he has caught the attention of a mysterious international martial art organization...... 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 Shandong, 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 [ 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. BENDS Can : Gor Gai Lit : Cross the Line d. Flora Lau Wan Man Carina Lau Ka Ling, Chen Kun Opening November 24 2013 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 WHITE STORM AKA : METAMORPHOSIS AKA : THE CARTEL WAR Can : So Duk Lit : Drug Sweep AKA : Bin Yik Lit : Changing Battle d. Benny Chan Muk Sing Lau Ching Wan, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yolanda Yuan Quan, Lo Hoi Pang, Berg Ng Ting Yip Opening December 5 2013 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... 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 FIRESTORM Can : Fung Bo Lit : Storm d. Alan Yuen Kam Lun Andy Lau Tak Wa, Yao Chen, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Hu Jun, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Philip Keung Ho Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Oscar Leung Lit Wai, Chin Kar Lok, Michael Tong Man Lun, Vinz Sze Cho Nam Opening December 26 2013 [ 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. 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 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? 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. They overcome family and clan grudge and lead the Northwest to build the Lunar Kingdom. As the Ming Dynasty declines, with love on one side and national honor on the other, which way would Zhuo Yihang go? 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 April 24 2014 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] An imperial guard from the Ming Dynasty and his rival are both caught in an avalanche and buried for centuries until being discovered. 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Brad Furman Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton, Anthony Mackie 7 YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON Can : Dik Yun Kit ji Sun Doh Lung Wong Lit : Dik Yun Kit : God City Dragon King d. Tsui Hark Carina Lau Ka Ling, AngelaBaby, Feng Shaofeng, Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting), Lin Gengxin, Kim Beom 6 ABOUT TIME d. Richard Curtis Domhnall Gleeson, Bill Nighy, Rachel McAdams 5 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, Iris Chung Choi Yi, Jeanette Leung Ching Kok, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Kimmy Tong Fei 4 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 3 ELYSIUM d. Neill Blomkamp Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga 2 GRAVITY d. Alfonso Cuaron Sandra Bullock, George Clooney 1 OUT OF 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, ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON AKA : DETECTIVE DEE THE PREQUEL Rating : IIA Length : 133 mins. Opening September 26 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. MR. AND MRS. PLAYER Rating : III Length : 98 mins. Opening September 26 2013 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Chinese Feng Shui master, Carson was a "Natural Born Player", taking names and breaking hearts. Fate had it that he would meet his match, the hot veterinarian, Chi-Ling. It was love at first sight but neither could stand the other's fickle nature lest the affair might have ended as soon as it began. Chi-Ling's roommates, Big S and Small S came up with a perfect plan – to invite Carson to move in with Chi-Ling and make him promise to have no sexual contact with any girls for 100 days. Carson accepted the challenge without a second thought. Yet, the two sisters and his ex-lovers took turns in seducing him. Ninety difficult days have since passed, the biggest temptation arrived in the form of the hottest bachelor in Hong Kong, Daniel Lee began courting Chi-Ling. At the same time, Karen, Carson’s first love, suddenly came back into his life. Would these star crossed lovers cross the finish line together? [ 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. THE STOLEN YEARS 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...... OUT OF INFERNO 3D AKA : INFERNO 3D Rating : IIB Length : 10 mins. 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... ------ GLOBAL CHINESE SONG CHART For Saturday, October 5 2013 15 CAPTIVATE Can : Sun Won Din Doh Fu Xinbo http://youtu.be/0z917NpgGXY 14 KEEP DREAMING Can : But Seung Sing Koala Liu Sihan (Lau Si Hom) http://youtu.be/g5WPffE8hfc 13 MARTIAN Can : For Sing Mun Louis Cheung Kai Chung http://youtu.be/4m7GZQoVQXo 12 MISERABLE Can : Yau Sau dayDream featuring Will Ng http://youtu.be/yujr2UYCVxw 11 LOVE IS ONE METER AWAY Can : Oi Ching Ling Ngor Yut Gung Chet Hu Xia http://youtu.be/qIL-pnshXFc 10 LET YOU FLY Can : Yeung Nei Fei Michael Wong (Kong Leung) http://youtu.be/yvtpVwrZp8Q 9 TANGLE Can : Chin Wu Jiahui (Ng Ka Fai) X Cheryl Lee Yun Yi http://youtu.be/VL5NNcuO80k 8 FREE TO ROAM Can : Yum Ngor Hung Eason Chan Yik Shun http://youtu.be/oYw4uH80gcw 7 TORN MIFFY Can : Por Liu Dik Mai Fei Toh Joey Yung Cho Yi http://youtu.be/8vOjJBufaj0 6 THE STORY OF ROSE Can : Mui Gwai Dik Goo Si Gin Lee http://youtu.be/RK_ujnrFlYc 5 WALK A LITTLE SLOWER Can : Jau Man Yut Dim Dim A-Yue Chang Chen Yue http://youtu.be/MxKg0wMFrGI 4 LOVE A LITTLE Can : Oi Yut Dim Wang Leehom, Zhang Ziyi http://youtu.be/xHal55yGRi4 3 WHEN THE RIGHT PERSON IS WRONG Can : Dui Dik Yun Chor Dik Si Hau Jin Chi (Gum Chi) http://youtu.be/CTP5l-n6CKA 2 I MISS YOU Can : Ngor Ho Seung Nei Soda Green http://youtu.be/Zs8TRQ4PTYk 1 THE NAME OF TEAR Can : Ngan Lui Dik Ming Ji Kay Tse On Kay http://youtu.be/qiNFLHOm73M ------ [ 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. --- [ WHAT IS YOUR CHAFFING EDITOR LISTENING TO ] ALONE TOGETHER Fall Out Boy http://youtu.be/LFhEBmNwX_E ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://hktopten.orgfree.com | http://hktopten.blogspot.com