From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (March 14 2019) 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. Eddie Maher who passed away on the 19th B. Vivian Hsu who celebrates her birthday on the 19th C. Patrick Tam Yium Man who celebrates his birthday on the 19th D. Juno Mak Chun Lung who celebrates his birthday on the 18th E. Alex Fong Chung Shun who celebrates his birthday on the 17th F. Miki Yeung Oi Kun who gave birth to her second child Emma 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2019/03/20) Louis Koo Tin Lok's "One Cool Film" yesterday held its film showcase at the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market and announced many films that would start production this year. They included WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI), BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), WITNESS OUT OF THE BLUE (FAN JUI YIK CHEUNG), ON YOUR MOM, GET SET, GO! (MA MA DIK SUN KEI SIU JI), REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT (DIN YING CHI HON), STORM CLOUD (FUNG WON), WHERE IT ALL BEGINS (GAI DAN JAI), A LIFE OF PAPERS (JI PEI POR POR), SECRET DIARY OF A MOM-TO-BE (BABY FOOK SAU GEI), TRIER OF FACT (SAU KYUT JEH), STAR DUST (SING CHUN), THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING (KONG MO PAI 3) and LINE WALKER 3 (SI TOH HUNG JEH 3). Yesterday actors, producers and directors including Koo Tin Lok, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Raymond Lam Fung, Sonija Kwok Sin Nei, Joyce Tung Lai Ming, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Philip Keung Ho Man, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit) and Dada Chan Jing attended the press conference. At the event Goo Jai and BACK TO THE PAST actors Suen Huen, Lam Fung, Michelle Saram (Suet Yi), Kwok Sin Nei and Tung Lai Ming shared their experience. Goo Jai said, "At first I didn't think about the original team. Since the series was made in 2000, many wanted us back together for the movie. In the end I still feel I have to use the original team." Suen Huen pointed out that when she found about the movie she was already happy for several years. "Finally the day I have been waiting for is here. Many people are more excited than me, so there is no room for error." Kwok Sin Nei said, "STEP INTO THE PAST was a very important to me because it was my first work. Thank you very much to Boss Koo for me being able to make the film version." Suet Yi pointed out that she has not seen this group of friends in many years. This was a rare chance and they would be able to catch up. Tung Lai Ming said, "Because Boss Koo told me about all the fighting, he scared me. I hope we would pay more for doubles." Lam Fung said that he heard Goo Jai talk about this script a long time ago, but each time he saw him Goo Jai would say that the script had changes. Later Goo Jai with Lau Ching Wan and Lau Ka Ling introduced the 540 million scienece fiction epic WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI). In the film Earth was no longer inhabitable due to pollution. The film needed even more long for special effects. Goo Jai said that the first time I was at the set he was in awe and excited, because it had actual sets for some bases and collapsed buildings. Actually Hong Kong people could achieve a very large scale film. As for the investment amount this time, Goo Jai said, "It is also very shocking!" Ching Wan said that during the shoot he had to wear a 30 pound armor. Did he get hurt? He joked, "I didn't get hurt, you can see how real my face look, no CG, but I heard Goo Jai got hurt because he was the boss." Later Goo Jai, Suen Huen and Lam Fung talked about this year "One Cool" would make more movies than Media Asia and Emperor. Goo Jai said, "As long as the movie is good and sincere, film companies need to invest. I want to innovate more and have more domestic subjects. (Ching Wan joked that your wallet suffered heavy casualty?) No no no, nothing like that. Movies should be made. (How much did you invest on movies this year?) You have ask the film company." He also revealed that BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) will soon start production. The film will be a continuation of the television version. Has his role in another film STORM CLOUD (FUNG WON) been confirmed? Goo Jai said, "It will have some new character additions." Ka Ling and Ching Wan boht said that they have never worked on a science fiction film before, so they were excited and looked forward to it. In the film Ka Ling played a military officer. She said that the toughest was remembering all the micro organism and military terms. The director had to explain them to her as they shot. Would they plan to help Goo Jai break out of Asia with this film? Ka Ling asked, "Isn't he already out of Asia? I thought he broke ou a long time ago." Ching Wan said that his first science fiction film felt very fresh. Ng Kwan Yu would produce and star in ON YOUR MOM, GET SET, GO! (MA MA DIK SUN KEI SIU JI), which was based on the Paralympics gold medal track athlete So Wah Wai's story. Would Kwan Yu play So Wah Wai's mother? She said, "I haven't played a mother role, not to mention So Wah Wai's mother. How could I have So Wah Wai, my daughter is only 12. It's very hard." She pointed out that So Wah Wai's mother still has not been cast as she urged anyone interested to give it a try. Would she ask So Wah Wai to perform? Kwan Yu said that for now she has not yet contacted So Wah Wai, which would be one of the things to consider. She might also recruit an actor. The film would be an "One Cool Film" investment. Did she have any difficulty to get Koo Tin Lok to invest? She said, "My GOLDEN CHICKENSSS (GUM GAI SSS) was also Mr. Koo invested. He and I have already established trust and I made money for him. So with a phone call to ask him for money, he very quickly said, 'fine'." She said that the film is slated to start production in the second half of the year. She said that she did not know what role she would play. She might ask Andy Lau Tak Wa for help. * (2019/03/20) Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Janice Yan, Raymond Wong Pak Ming and son Edmond Wong Chi Wun's family of four, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) two nights ago attended the Mandarin Film Spring Banquet. Chin Yu saw Wong Chi Wun's younger son, could not help but pick him up to play with him. Janice Yan broke the zipper on her dress and had to return backstage to fix it. Chin Yu and Ah Gil last year worked on a movie about a women's prison. Chin yu said, "We shot at the hottest time in the summer. The temperature reached 40 degrees (Celsius). The prison was constructed in a studio without any window. I was at melting point for a long period of time. The film had many woman fight scenes, everyone was pulling hair. I remembered a brawl, in which I had to throw dishes and slap people. (Did you have to use foul language?) Because of the film rating I didn't need to, if I have to I wouldn't mind. I wouldn't have any baggage. Normally when I want a release I would use single word English curses." Ah Gil revealed that she has already begun of weight loss plan. She would first go on a diet then exercise. "Everyday I have one meal now, before I almost have seven. At each meal I would eat everything and my appetite increased. My husband has been losing weight with me. Actually his diet is healthier, he likes to eat light while I like flavor." Speaking of her friend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin's plan to "freeze her eggs" as well, Ah Gil said, "At the time the hormone shots made me gain 20 pounds, and I go a nurse to give me the shot. It was very tough. (Do you have any advice for Ah Sa?) No, ask (Joey) Yung Cho Yi. She didn't get fat. Because each person's body is different, she would have different reactions." Ah Gil mentioned in one of the fight scenes, she pulled off an extra's wig. Exhausted, she could not help but laugh when she saw what happened. * (2019/03/20) Emperor Motion Pictures yesterday held its 2019 film showcase at the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market at the Hong Kong Convention center. 9 upcoming releases and productions were introduced. Last year the Dante Lam Chiu Yin directed OPERATION RED SEA was a critical and commercial hit, made 4.524 billion at the box office and won the 2018 Highest Grossing Asian Film at the Asian Film Awards. Emperor boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing personally presented the award to Lam Chiu Yin. Director Lam thanked the boss bu also jokingly asked the boss to remember to give bonuses. Mr. Yeung revealed that his bonus could buy several homes and at the same time previewed that Director Lam would follow up with a 800 million yuan sea rescue film production THE RESCUE (GUNG GUP GAU WOON), which would be one of the major blockbusters for Emperor in 2019! Other films included the Benny Chan Muk Sing directed, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung starred RAGING FIRE (NO FOR); the Wai Ka Fai directed, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Raymond Lam Fung starred DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTH (SUN TAM DAI JIN); the Steve Yuen Kim Fai directed, Karena Lam Ka Yun starred DECLARED LEGALLY DEAD (SEI YUN MO HOR YI); the Lee Cheuk Pan directed, Irene Wan Bik Ha starred THE FALLEN (DOR LOK FA); the Lau Ho Leung directed, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) and Wang Qianyuan starred CAUGHT IN TIME (HAN KEI POR ONG); the Erica Li Man directed, Wong Cho Lam starred JUST 1 DAYS (CUP NGOR YUT TIN); the Li Fei directed, Vicki Zhao Wei starred TWO TIGERS (LEUNG JET LO FU); the Choi Cheuk Yin and Pakho Chau starred 77 HEARTWARMINGS (GUM DUNG TA 77 CHI). The event debuted the teaser for THE RESCUE. Director Lam Chiu Yin made an appearance with actors Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Xin Zhilei, Ian Wang. Speaking of making THE RESCUE for more than OPERATION RED SEA (HUNG HOI HUNG DUNG)'s 400 billion production budget, Lam Chiu Yin stated, "This time the challenge would be even greater. Each time would have different elements. I of course want to spend more money. (More than double?) I don't know, just give me more to spend." Albert Yeung Sau Sing presented the 2018 Highest Grossing Asian Film Award to Director Lam. Mr. Yeung joked, "The 3.65 billion RMB box office was very rare, the credit belonged to the great director." Director Lam said, "Thank you Boss for the support, bonus, please remember to give bonuses." Mr. Yeung said, "Last time I got a lot already, and you bought many homes. This time you are rich." Director Lam revealed that THE RESCUE has already completed its Mainland shoot. Today he will head to Mexico for a month. Would the 800 million production budget give him stress? He said, "No, as I count it may be that much. It's very stressful. (How would you celebrate the award?) I am the most interested in the bonus, would some of the 800 million go to me? (Mr. Yeung said that you bought several homes?) Mr. Yeung is constantly giving me hope. He always says that I might get it if I think about it, but I have been thinking for a very long time." RUYI'S ROYAL LOVE IN THE PALACE's Consort Jia, Xin Zhilei said that the director made no gender difference. Direction Lam said, "She has to pilot a plane, dive. It has to be very tough, otherwise I can't hold on to my 'Demon Director' reputation!" Last year Emperor Motion Pictures' total box office was 6 billion RMB, second highest in the Manland industry. This year it will continue to produce strong films. At the event a video of Dayo Wong Tze Wah was shown as he previewed his new film. Tze Wah revealed, "After FIGHTING TO SURVIVE (YUT MUN GAI BO BIU) 20 years ago, this will be the second time I write, direct and star. Over a decade agao I already wanted to make this film, but I couldn't find the lead actress. This time I found the tough, pretty and with good skin Lau Sum Yau (Annie Liu)." The video kept shooting a punching bag, hinting that the story would be related to it. Lam Ka Yun revealed that for her DECLARED LEGALLY DEAD (SEI YUN MO HOR YI)'s character she kept her hair gray for two months and could not have any skin care treatment in order for her to perform more convincingly. Zhao Wei in TWO TIGERS would produce and star. She said, "The director wrote this film for two years. The character would be quite a character." After 3 years away from film, Zhao Wei as the producer and the actor would work with director Li Fei on the new film TWO TIGERS. Zhao Wei said, "The director wrote this film for two years. We will shoot a lot in the Mainland. This film belongs to a very unique style of its own. The character I play will be quite a character." Lau Ching Wan and Wai Ka Fai 10 years ago reunited for DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN). Ching Wan said, "The biggest challenge was not making this film but taking this role. After I agreed I started to regret it. I am very certain about what I would run into with a Wai Ka Fai film, and realize that I am very suitable to make his movies. Everything I expect will happen in the film. It's very hard to explain to everyone clearly!" * (2019/03/20) Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and Donnie Yen Chi Tan will work on the Benny Chan Muk Sing directed action film RAGING FIRE (NO FOR), which will officially start production next month and will take three and a half months to shoot. Ting Fung who has not made a movie in awhile felt that each time has been a new attempt and challenge. He felt that Hong Kong film has not had hand to hand combat in a very long time. He joked that his body has been itching for a long time and he looked forward to a beating! Ting Fung said that injury will be inevitable, which was the spirit of action film. As for dangerous stunts, he left them for Lord Tan to design. He revealed that they have not worked together for 14 years. "The last time was DRAGON TIGER GATE (LUNG FU MOON). I really look forward to fighting together. (Would you ask Lord Tan to hold back?) I am in training, I hope to be able to run a little faster." As for big scenes, Chan Muk Sing said, "It's very hard to shoot gun fights and explosion scenes on the streets of Hong Kong because the cost is expensive and the application process is hard. (Would you ask boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing) to increase the production budget?) The boss definitely would support the film! (How much will the budget be?) I can't say yet." Speaking of the Dante Lam Chiu Yin directed THE RESCUE (GUNG GUP GAU WOON)'s 800 million yuan investment, Ting Fung said, "Our genres are different. We aren't at war, we are in a fight!" Recently linked to Mini Yang Mi, was Ting Fung's relationship with Faye Wong stable? He smiled and said, "I am not answering anything about love, we aren't really at war, haha." * (2019/03/20) Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin yesterday went to two events at the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market. First she attended the Emperor Motion Pictures showcase, then she promoted her film THE LADY IMPROPER (FEI FUN SHOOK NUI)'s photography exhibit. Ah Sa revealed that she would have five films and television series on the way. Today she first saw the teasers for 77 HEARTWARMINGS (GUM DUNG TA 77 CHI) and DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN) and she looked forward to them very much. She said that after making DETECTIVE she felt like she just survived a disaster, everyone felt like they just experienced the end of the world and they were the only earthlings left. In one scene her head had to be covered in plastic wrap. She said, "It was very tough, but someone asked if that was me. I was very heartbroken." Ah Sa also experienced the brink of death. "Originally the wrap went around twice, with two holes poked for air. However the director said that they would show up during the close up shot and added another layer. I truly almost died." Ah Sa then went to the photography exhibit. She said that her favorite photo was the one without eye makeup, which was more able to show her individuality. Normally when she was not at work she would not put on makeup, as she fought to rest her skin a rest. She and her boyfriends held hands when they attended Pal Sinn Lap Man's birthday birthday. Ah Sa said, "That's very normally, we have no reason to let go. Going to a friend's party isn't a problem for me and him, but he is outside the industry. He was not used to facing the cameras, so when everyone took photos please turn off the flash bulb and not to rush him in a group. Taking turns to take photos would be the best, otherwise he would be very scared." * (2019/03/20) Hong Kong Film Composers' Guild was founded yesterday, the event invited Hong Kong Film Development Council's chair Ma Fung Kwok, Hong Kong Federation of Film Workers permanent honorary president Ng See Yuen as guests. The guild's first president Wai Kai Leung, vice president Peter Kam Pui Tat and other Hong Kong film composer association representatives conducted the launch ceremony. Other guests included Derek Yee Tung Sing, Philip Keung Ho Man and Sam Lee Chan Sam. Hak Jai recently performed the theme song for his film REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT (DIN YING CHI HON). He said that everyday he would record for five or six hours at the recording studio for three days. "I like to sing, but it really is different from singing at concerts. I just realized that I had a lot of relaxed pronunciation, the pitch had to be fixed. Because the entire film has been made for such a long time, so some of the feelings weren't there. The company one day arranged for me to see the movie for my feelings to return, then I returned to the recording studio to record." Would he dare to sing? He said that he would. He also pointed out that earlier he sang a duet, but this time was a solo so he was a little nervous. How did his wife feel about his singing? He said, "My wife says that she really likes it. Earlier I recorded another version for her. After listening she said that I sang very stiff. This time was the soft version." * (2019/03/19) The Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu and Linah Matsuoka starred new film DECEPTION OF THE NOVELIST (JOK GA DIK FONG YIN: BUK JUNG YAU JUI) officially released its poster. Linah Matsuoka was in the buff. Despite the lack of any nudity or lewd behavior the poster received a ban before its release, as MTR and Kowloon Bus rejected the poster citing nudity, neck wound and knife in hand as reasons. The film company felt that the poster was suitable and would consider other formats to promote. In the film Cheung Kin Sing, his wife Jeana and their son originally were a happy family, but after the mistress Linah Matsuoka suddenly appeared and rented the room upstairs, a thrilling mystery occurred. In the film Matsuoka had many super sexy costumes, in the stairway in seductive lingerie, and blindfolded in another scene. * (2019/03/19) Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) yesterday appeared at the Hong Kong Film and Television Market's IP MAN Hall to promote IP MAN 4. Speaking of IP MAN reaching its finale with its four installment, Chi Tan admitted the most beautiful thing should come to an end. He was not upset, as perhaps there would be a new start. In addition nothing was forever in film, he even joked that maybe in the next one Hung Doi Lam would return. Would he like to make a fifth film? He said, "Film has a lot of imagination! If the audience asks for it, with new co-stars that can stimulate everyone and new elements artistically, I wouldn't block off my own road." Would the fighting in IP MAN 4 be more difficult? Chi Tan stated that if the audience would be happy from watching it and he was able to fight, he already did his job. He said, "I fight no matter the genre, in each movie I would look for breakthrough for even more sensory stimulation. Yet each film would have its chemical reaction." Lynn said that she was very envious of how much Yen Chi Tan loved and respected his wife, while making IP MAN she was single and she wanted to find a husband like Yen Chi Tan. In the end she was able to find a good husband. * (2019/03/19) mm2 2019 film rundown yesterday took place at the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market. The company's Hong Kong executive director Ha Yu attended with actors Cecilia So Lai Shan, Lam Yiu Sing, Endy Chow Kwok Yin and others. Ha Yu pointed out that this year 10 films and crime web drama will be produced. He will have a chance to perform and welcome his son Dixon Wong Yik Sun and his girlfriend Cheronna Ng Ka Hei to perform as well. He has not rushed them to wed yet. His son was already adult, if he wanted to wed he would. He would not interfere with their lives. Ha Yu asked about Susanna Kwan Kuk Ying's condition but she has not responded. He did not want to hear any bad news as he would like to keep working together in the future. So Lai Shan said that her HELL BANK PRESENTS: RUNNING GHOST (MING TUNG NGAN HONG DUT YEUK: FAN SUN JUNG BA JIN) character was hyperactive unlike her, like her character has made her active as well. * (2019/03/19) The Hong Kong Entertainment Expo has already stepped into its 15th year. This time the Entertainment Expo would continue to open with the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (Filmart). Filmart has also stepped into its 23rd year. Over 880 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions yesterday unveiled their exhibits, for the next four days the Hong Kong Convention Center will be where music, film and television big shots gather to promote their latest film and television products to buyers from around the world. This year would have even more regions that set up exhibits or exhibition halls for the first time, which fully reflected the Filmart's important position in the Greater Bay Area and solidify Hong Kong's position as the city of creativity. The Hong Kong Entertainment Expo will take place from March 18th to April 14th, including the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market, the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Asian Film Financing Forum, Hong Kong Asian Pop Music Fair and other events. This year's Entertainment Expo is even more meaningful to Hong Kong. Because as clearly stated in the just announced Greater Bay Area Development Plan Outline, it would support Hong Kong through film and television market and other events with international influence. Yesterday the Hong Kong secretary of finance Chan Mo Po, Trade Development Council executive director Margaret Fong Shun Man, the State Administration for Radio, Film and Television television series deputy secretary Liu Meiyu, the TDC film, television and entertainment advisory committee chair Peter Lam Kin Ngok and the Hong Kong Entertainment Expo ambassador Leon Lai Ming host the Hong Kong Entertainment Expo launch ceremony. The Leon shot promotional short film was shown, creatively all the lines were said backward. Chan Mo Po said that this time the Hong Kong Entertainment Expo's slogan was it could be recited backward, thus all the lines were backward in the promotional film. He was surprised to find how fluent Leon was with it. The promotional film already has 350,000 hits. Chan Mo Po represented the Special Administrative Region government in welcoming friends old and new, stressing that Hong Kong would gather creative talent through film and television market and other internationally influential events and solidify Hong Kong's position of city of creativity. This would fully reflect the film and television market's very unique and sizable position in the Greater Bay Area. In order to further assist the industry to expand its business connections, the film and television market will have over 60 cultural exchanges, new film announcements, special topic forums and other events, as well as over 300 screenings. Around 100 screenings would be world or Asian premieres. The Greater Bay Area film and television industry development would be one of the focus of this year's Filmart, as many Greater Bay Area representatives would examine the future of the Greater Bay area entertainment industry development opportunities at several forums. Lam Kin Ngok pointed out that after the announcement of the Greater Bay Area Development Plan Outline, he felt that more development space would appear, attracting more from the industry to Hong Kong and strengthening Hong Kong film, television and entertainment position. He even urged young people to support it and inject new force into the Hong Kong film industry. Leon changed from his golden quote ways to tongue twisters. Speaking of how creative his promotional film was, how would technology and creativity help each other? Leon said, "Actually many peopl would use new technology, including the internet to make their own creations. I believe creative technology will require a lot of time. For friends who find a suitable team, they love to create. This creation can not only develop step by step online but also be seen by even more. It can even be developed into a new entertainment format that we never would have guessed." What business opportunity would the Greater Bay Area concept bring entertainment development? Leon said that for young people it absolutely would be a good starting point. The time has come for everyone to interact and create even more opportunities for young people to create their careers. Leon continued, "First for a creator or a job seeker, when they would look for work in Hong Kong they would look the same district and for jobs that speak Cantonese. Actually most of the Greater Bay Area understand Cantonese, of course Putonghua would be great too. If you can communicate and the job is close to home, you can let your inspiration run wild and have exchanges in a new place. I believe for young people it absolutely would be a good starting point. Hong Kong is a small place, and has been developing for a very long time. It is time for interactive exchanges, creating even more opportunities for young people to start their careers. They would include online, behind the scene and friends who like film and music, if they do well, business opportunities would naturally come find you." * (2019/03/19) Er Dong film yesterday held a Hong Kong International Film and Television Market press conference. P STORM (P FUNG BO)'s actors Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Patrick Tam Yiu Man and I CORRUPT ALL COPS 2 (GUM CHIN DAI GOK 2 SEI DAI TAM JEUNG)'s producer Wong Jing and actor Jacquelin Chong Si Man attended. Lam Fung said that 18 years after STEP INTO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) he worked with Koo Tin Lok again on P STORM (P FUNG BO). This time was also his first villain role. Goo Jai also praised Lam Fung as more stable and mature 18 years later, working together again was particularly happy. Lam Ka Tung said that Goo Jai "did him in" in the first installment, thus this time in the fourth installment in the prison he "did Goo Jai in" with his subordinates at the shower. The only female lead in the film, Chau Sau Na said that Lam Fung was trying to kill her on a helicopter. Luckily Ka Wing saved her and she felt very fortunate. Ka Wing also said that fighting in the narrow space in the helicopter was quite a challenge and felt that Lam Fung was quite agile. Sister Na did not complain even though she got bruises. She had a lot of professional ethics. Cheng Ka Wing was asked if he would start to be more careful now that he has a family. Ka Wing said, "Now film productions would more or less have action, my wife is an actor too. She would understand the process. In addition I don't want to stop being an actor so soon!" His son just turned a month old. Did he feel he looked like him? Ka Wing said, "My Ma says he looks like me, my mother in law says he looks like my wife. For now I feel he looks more like me, when he will be a little older maybe he will look like my wife. Everyday he looks different!" Yesterday at work Ka Wing admitted that he kept missing his son. "Actually anyone with children would know. Now every two hours he would need someone, but he has been very nice and slept very well. Sometimes he would wake up, so I have to have patience." With his fatherhood experience, Ka Wing said that he started to know his son's temper. If he had to go he would be moving around with his face all red, if he was hungry he would have another reaction. He changed, fed and burped his son. When he successfully burped his son he had an indescribable sense of satisfaction. However he said that his son was very "nice" as he already poured tea for him. "Once the maternity assistant was changing him and I was standing next to her. He turned to the side and spray in my face. The feeling was warm, very powerful and strong. However it probably happened to every Papa!" * (2019/03/19) The summer release WHITE STORM 2: DRUG LORDS (SO DUK 2 TIN DEI DUI KUET) yesterday held a press conference at the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market. Director Herman Yau Lai To, actors Andy Lau Tak Wa, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Karena Lam Ka Yun and Chrissie Chau Sau Na all appeared for the trailer premiere. As the producer and the lead, Lau Tak Wa revealed that WHITE's first 80 minutes had plenty of car chases. For the finale a 1 to 1 scale two story MTR Central station lobby and tunnel set was built for a car chase between him and Koo Tin Lok into the MTR. The shoot took over two weeks. Sam Gor said that it cost HK$ 350 million. Wa Jai said, "Then I would rather they gave the money to us!" Speaking of yesterday two MTR trains crashed during a new signal test, Goo Jai said, "Maybe we crushed them!" Sam Gor continued, "It was at the station we shot at, I am a little scared!" Wa Jai also said, "That's very awkward!" Sam Gor joked, "Would they blame you?" Wa Jai answered, "I don't think now, they would blame the boss!" Wa Jai felt that this collaboration was rather fresh, because he and Sam Gor have not worked together since BROTHERS about ten years ago and with Goo Jai since FAT CHOI SPIRIT (LEK GOO LEK GOO SUN NIN CHOI). It was even the first time that Sam Gor worked with Goo Jai. Sam Gor joked, "One of you was heaven and the other earth and you went to have a heart to heart, I came out in the end to take care of things. However it was the first time I witnessed the power of two Best Actors. I was learning!" Wa Jai joked that he was in the business the longest. Sam Gor said that he only got into the business a few months before Wa Jai. Goo Jai in the film played the villain, the most evil performance yet. His character preferred foreign women, he often had bikini clad beauties around him and gave him lap dances. Did he feel very lucky? He said, "It was more awkward, so awkward that I was angry. I could only perform as such. However before the dance we needed more communication, and I was forced to dance!" Wa Jai joked that in the film he only had two Asian beauties in his wife Lam Ka Yun and girlfriend Chau Sau Na, and Sam Gor in the film only had a daughter. Lam Ka Yun said that she worked with Wa Jai for the first time as husband and wife. She praised Wa Jai for truly having no bad side. He took care of everyone very well, the meal boxes were very fine and he would end the work day on time. "When I had to change for a wedding gown scene, he was very patient. When I came out in a wedding gown, he attentively lent me a hand. So I was very safe and felt very fortunate!" Although in the film she and Wa Jai had intimate scene, but Ka Yun had limits. Instead on the first day of work they worked on an argument scene. They were unable to reach an understanding in life but still were able to look very compatible. Chau Sau Na on the first day of work also had to work on a break up scene with Wa Jai, which required her to be "packed" to dump him. "Because it was the first time we worked together, I was very nervous and anxious. I could only not think about how handsome he was, only focusing on the flaws of his character. Yet inside I was very reluctant. We really should have more sweet scenes earlier, maybe then I would be a little more used to it." Sister Na also praised Wa Jai for being very professional, the break up scene had a lot of emotional swings and would get physical. He would adjust himself to bring the scene to a finish very quickly. * (2019/03/19) Media Asia film yesterday announced its major film projects for this year at the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market. Attending actors included Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and others. Five films were introduced, BODIES AT REST (CHUM MUK DIK JING YUN), SILENCE OF SMOKE (MUN YIN), FAGARA (FA JIU JI MEI), KNOCKOUT (NGOR MOON WING BUK YIN HEI), THE CALLING OF A BUS DRIVER (AH SOK DIK GOO SI) and I'M LIVING IT (MAK LO YUN). Sing Sing revealed, "I'M LIVING IT has already been completed for awhile, it is slated for a release this year and later will participate in film festivals elsewhere. As an actor I won't put awards first. Because it is a Hong Kong subject, I hope it will be able to show the world that Hong Kong films are excellent." Sing Sing in the film played a terminally ill homeless person. He said after the shoot he thought that he had the terminal illness himself and was rather anxious. Later after a physical he found out that he was fine and relaxed. Chin Wa praised Sing Sing for being in character, he was able to skip meals and very easily bring them into their characters. Reportedly Sing Sing placed a fengshui setting for having sons, which he denied. "Of course not, actually I have always used fengshui to secure the home. It isn't a made up story as reported. (Was it not this color before?) Because it broke in a storm earlier a new one was set up. Now it is much more secure. Since I am a father and a husband, I have a duty to protect the health of my family. (You wouldn't pray for a son with your wife's second pregnancy?) Regardless of the gender I am happy, I just want my daughter to have a companion." Chin Wa said, "The elders always teach us not to reveal the gender during the pregnancy." Sing Sing agreed that his mother did not like him always talking about it either. Happiness was the most important. Cheng Sau Man with Megan Lai Ya-Yan and Cherry Li Xiaofeng in the film FAGARA played sisters. Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) played their father. They said that B Gor Gor could play their boyfriend. B Gor said, "With make up effect I can play old, if I play the age since I have known human nature then I am probably OK." Singer turned actor Ivana Wong Yuen Chi yesterday promoted her new film THE CALLING OF A BUS DRIVER. Producer, director and writer Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) revealed that she went to get a bus driver license. "She in the film played a bus driver, but I wouldn't say how many times she took the test! I thought about asking her to take everyone to the premiere on a bus, but I would go on my own!" Ivana said that getting the bus driver license actually was not too hard. "As long as you are willing to go to class you are fine. You will get it after a few times. I want to say that after the shoot I can drive to celebrate with a barbecue, but no one has responded." * (2019/03/19) The 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival held its opening ceremony last night at the Convention Center. Opening ceremony guests included the Commerce and Economic Development under secretary Dr. Bernard Chan Pak Li, Hong Kong International Film Festival Association president Dr. Wong Ying Wai, film festival ambassador Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, film festival youth ambassador Jennifer Yu Heung Yi, the opening film BODIES AT REST (CHUM MUK DIK JING YUN)'s director Renny Harlin, actors Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Roger Kwok Chun On, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei. Other guests included director Johnnie To Kei Fung and his wife, Mainland director Jia Zhangke and his wife. President Wong Ying Wai said, "The Hong Kong International Film Festival is an annual event for film cultural exchange, so far 85 shows have been sold out. We have invited a group of domestic and internationally renowned filmmaker to the film festival to provide the valuable opportunity for sharing and exchanges among colleagues." Lately busy with another action film in Spain, Cheung Ka Fai said that he was very happy to have a film that would open the film festival for the first time. Thus two nights ago he made time to return to Hong Kong and show his support. After the event he would fly back to continue the shoot. "I have been in Spain for three weeks, after returning only had one meal with my wife and daughter. However after one more week I will be back." Siu Chai talked about the production experience. The most memorable for him was when he kicked in a door to catch Ka Fai and was injured. "The kick caused leg muscle tear, I had to be in crutches for two months. However the director was very accommodating and delayed all the running and action scenes. I promised Mama I would make a dramatic film, so I didn't dar to tell her I got hurt. I was afraid that she would yell at me." Ng Cheuk Hei and Kwok Chun On both said that they were very happy to be to work with a Hollywood director and experience a Hollywood style production. On Jai said that this time he played a seemingly gay but not character at the request of the director. "Actually I don't know too much, when I got to the set I very happily chatted with Ka Fai for two days then I returned to Hong Kong. However I added in more feminine gestures. After each shot the director would yell 'good', but he was demanding. After three or four times when he said 'well done' then we were finished." Cheuk Hei said that his role mainly revolved around Siu Chai. The script only had the word "brawl". He then fought for six full days. He fought for a dozen or so takes before the director yelled 'well done'. Although at the time Beijing was chilly and he had to fight from morning to night, he learned a lot from working with Ka Fai and Siu Chai for the first time. Yu Heung Yi last night was present with old flame Chan Ka Lok. She said that she was not afraid of awkwardness if they ran into each other because they already ran into each other at the Directors' Guild spring banquet earlier. They politely greeted each other. Chan Ka Lok also said that running into his ex would not be awkward, but he would try not to talk too much about his love life. Speaking of being caught with Jeannie Chan Ying in a car again, he explained, "It was an old photo, earlier we worked together on a series. After work I got her a ride home." * (2019/03/18) The 13th Asian Film Awards this year returned to Hong Kong and took place last night at the Television City in Tseung Kwan O. Best Actor and Actress went to Koji Yakusho and Samal Yeslyamova, Best Film was SHOPLIFTERS, Best Director was Lee Chang-dong, who also won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Best Supporting Actor went to DYING TO SURVIVE's Zhang Yu, Kara Wai Ying Hung with TRACEY (CHUI SI) won Best Supporting Actress. AFA New Generation Award and AFA Rising Star went to Korean stars Kim Jae-Joong and Park Seo-jun. Th 2018 Highest Grossing Asian Film was OPERATION RED SEA. The film accumulated US$ 580 million to become the highest grossing film in Asia. The award show's hosts were Cyrus Chow Chi Kui and Janis Chan Bui Yi. This year's theme was "Film Restoration Rekindles Classics", which promoted the importance of classic film restoration. The event also showed classic scenes from already restored classic films like A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON SIK), THROWDOWN (YAU DOH LUNG FU BONG), FIST OF FURY (JING MO MOON) and BISHONEN (MEI SIU NIN JI LUEN). 21 awards were presented in the evening. The 63 year old actor Koji Yakusho won Excellent in Asian Cinema and Best Actor for his excellent achievement and contribution to promote Asian film for over 40 years. Koji Yakusho said, "Before the award I was very nervous, now I can breathe a sigh of relief. I want to thank the cast and the crew I have worked with before, I also thank my family for always supporting me and giving me inspiration. As for new projects I will make a new series, and in the Fall I will also have a new film release." Director Lee Chang-dong received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Best Director for BURNING. The 2018 Highest Grossing Asian Film was OPERATION RED SEA. The film accumulated US$ 580 million at the box office to become Asian's highest grossing film. The film's boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing spoke about the difficulty the production experienced. "During the shoot we ran into a lot of difficulties. First we had to have the full support of the Chinese government's navy to be able to make the movie, at the same time we also had to have assistance from the Moroccan government's military. At the time we ran into a lot of difficulties and levels to pass. I would like to thank the cast, the crew and the entire team, I would also like to thank the soul of the film (Dante) Lam Chiu Yin. In the film his insisted on doing everything to its fullest. The film had 3.65 billion RMB at the box office, the record was truly rare and worth celebrating." That night Johnny Huang won Best Newcomer for OPERATION RED SEA. New female director Oliver Chan Siu Kuen with STILL HUMAN won Best New Director. She received the award from Stanley Kwan Kam Peng and Gigi Leung Wing Kei. "I am very surprised and touched. This award isn't for me alone, but for the effort of the team. Without their help it would be impossible for me to be on the stage." She also thanked producer Fruit Chan Gor and her family, she would keep working hard. Chan Siu Kuen said that she had a good relationship with STILL lead actor Wong Chau Sun. During the shoot although they had arguments, they were like father and daughter and in the end they would debate which method to shoo with. She also said that later she would like to keep making interpersonal stories of human nature, they would not have to depict reality. Best Actress Wai Ying Hung with TRACEY (CHUI SI) won Best Supporting Actress as the favorite. On the stage she said that as an actor she was very honored to be able to make movies with creativity and that cultivated newcomers. She thanked co-star Hak Jai and River Huang's trust in her, the jury especially Joan Chen. She knew that Chen watched many movies, was very tired and had neck pain. Although it was already her third Asian Film Award, she would not go easy on herself and would make even more good movies. THE 13TH ASIAN FILM AWARDS NOMINATIONS BEST FILM SHOPLIFTERS (JAPAN) BEST DIRECTOR
LEE Chang-dong (BURNING) BEST ACTOR Koji YAKUSHO (THE BLOOD OF WOLVES) BEST ACTRESS Samal Yeslyamova (AYKA) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR ZHANG Yu (DYING TO SURVIVE) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Kara WAI (TRACEY) BEST NEWCOMER Johnny HUANG (OPERATION RED SEA) BEST SCREENPLAY JIA Zhangke (ASH IS PUREST WHITE) BEST EDITING Shinya TSUKAMOTO (KILLING) BEST CINEMATOGRPAHY ZHAO Xiaoding (SHADOW) BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC Haruomi HOSONO (SHOPLIFTERS) BEST COSTUME DESIGN CHEN Minzheng (SHADOW) BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Alex LIM Hung Fung (PROJECT GUTENBERG) BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Horace MA (SHADOW) BEST SOUND YANG Jiang, ZHAO Nan (SHADOW) BEST NEW DIRECTOR Oliver CHAN Siu Kuen (STILL HUMAN) LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT LEE Chang-dong EXCELLENCE IN ASIAN CINEMA AWARD Koji YAKUSHO AFA NEW GENERATION AWARD Kim Jae-joong AFA RISING STAR Park Seo-jun 2018 HIGHEST GROSSING ASIAN FILM OPERATION RED SEA * (2019/03/18) Before the 13th Asian Film Award took place, the stars took to the red carpet with Korean sars Kim Jae-joong, Park Seo-jun, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Kara Wai Ying Hung, River Huang, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Jordan Chan Siu Chun and his wife Cherrie Ying Choi Yi, Joan Chen, Zhang Jingchu, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Alex To Tak Wai, director Stanley Kwan Kam Peng and others. Guest performer Kim Jae-Joong last night received the AFA New Generation Award. He said that it was his first time at the Asian Film Awards. Earlier he had very few opportunities to come to Hong Kong, so he felt very honored. Has he seen the other films? He admitted that he only read the program and saw many familiar actors and directors on the nomination list. Because he was too busy with work last year, he had very little time to watch movies and television series. However he was very interested. He liked to watch action films very much and knew that the Greater Chinese region had many outstanding actors. He hoped to have a chance to work with them because he only had one production under his belt. Also at his first Asian Film Awards, Korean star Park Seo-jun received the AFA Rising Star award. He said that he was very happy after learning that he would win this award and would continue to work hard on his work. What did he feel it took to become a Rising Star? He said, "Actually I don't know why I won either, you should probably ask the event. Maybe everyone have always cared about me very much, so I himself has been very nervous and even more careful. From now on I will keep working hard. (Would you like to work on a movie in Hong Kong?) It will depend on my schedule, I can't just make it when I want to. That's why I have to work hard now and wait for the chance to come. Hopefully I will be able to work with Hong Kong actors and directors soon. I would like to work with (Aaron) Kwok Fu Sing the most because his acting is very cool." The Best New Director Award presenters were Gigi Leung Wing Kei and director Stanley Kwan Kam Peng. Gigi pointed out that three out of the six nominees were female directors and felt that the ratio was very high. Hong Kong also had new director nominee and she hoped that she would win. After watching her film STILL HUMAN, Gigi thought that the director made Wong Chau Sun look great. Gigi herself cried several times. Kwan Kam Peng was very nervous for Oliver Chan Siu Kuen because he has seen other new directors' work, all of which were very high quality. He also recognized that many female directors have appeared in the world, which was a good thing. Would Gigi be interested in directing? She admitted that she would be interested but she first had to prepare herself, pay more attention to things and events around her, listen to more stories and bring good stories to the audience. She would like to make romance and family films because she has had experience with the subjects. She also jokd that she would not be able to make a science fiction film. Kwan Kam Peng was very supportive of Gigi becoming a director and believed that sh would make a good subject. Gigi heard and said that when she would direct she definitely would want Director Kwan to help. Best Actor Anthony Wong Chau Sun appeared on the red carpet. Speaking of his new film STILL HUMAN at the 14th Osaka Asian Film Festival received the "viewers' choice award", his fifth award with the film. He said, "Right? I was in Tokyo earlier, why wasn't I invited. (How did it feel to win 5 awards in a row?) It's really unreal, I have to be more careful. I can't be arrogant. When I get home I have to kneel and pray, give credit for all the honor to the Lord. I have to be humble." Has he received even more film offers after the awards? He said, "For now I haven't, but I have a lot to do myself. I would have a play, and stand up comedy with (Jan) Lamb Hoi Fung. I believe I would be pretty busy." Speaking of his commercial in Tokyo earlier, he said, "This time I went to a tea garden, the tea is still memorable now. It was the best team I ever had in my life." Golden Horse Best Actress Hsieh Ying-hsuan was a "Best Visual Effects" guest presenter with Taiwan star Roy Chiu. Which actor would she like to work with? She immediately turned into a "little fan" and said excitedly, "I really like SHOPLIFTERS' Sakura Ando, because of that movie I became her fan. I am already following her on Instragram. (Would you try to get a picture with her?) Of course, I have to ask Roy Chiu to hold my phone for me." Fish Liew Ch Yu also would take the chance to catch a glimpse of her idol Joan Chen. "This time I am very happy I am able to see actors and directors I like, Joan Chen in particular. I really want to work with her. I really admire her. She is both an actor and an outstanding director. I hope to be like her, she is my role modle." Presenting Best Costume Design, she appeared in a suit. She stated with satisfaction, "I feel I can master my look. The company gave me a lot of freedom. I have a lot of potential, sometimes dressing up follows how you feel." * (2019/03/18) Donnie Yen Chi Tan yesterday with hs wife Cissy Wang attended the 2019 BWM Hong Kong Derby at the Shatin racetrack. Chi Tan revealed that early next month he will work and produce a crime film with Benny Chan Muk Sing. The film will shoot in Hong Kong, then he will have more time to spend with is family. He revealed that his character will have to fight, for which he hoped to be able to bring new elements to viewers. At the end of the year he will also make a movie that he will invest in, his character will not have to fight too much. * (2019/03/17) The new director Ng Yuen Fai directed, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Philip Keung Ho Man starred, Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Carina Lau Ka Ling guest starred Hong Kong science fiction action epic WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI) cost HK$ 450 million to make. After a year the film finally released its second trailer, the content of which was richer than the first. The latest trailer opened with a city building that was covered in vines. Koo Tin Lok braved the storm in a high tech fighter plane to observe the vine filled city and seemed to have suffered an alien attack. Goo Jai fell into a life and death crisis; in another scene he, Lau Ching Wan and Keung Ho Man were chased by giant robots on the highway. Keung Ho Man's dreadlock "cyclops" look was very attractive. Aside from Goo Jai, Ching Wan and Hak Jai, in the trailer was also military officer Lau Ka Ling, Cheung Ka Fai and Tse Kwan Ho. * (2019/03/17) Wong Kar Wai two nights ago attended the Hong Kong Film Screenwriters Guild 2019 Spring Banque and received a honorary award. Videos of classic films were shown. Wong Kar Wai joked tha in the past during the shoot he was made fun of as not having a script. He brought the CHUNG KING EXPRESS script for evidence. Back then he only spent two weeks and finished this script and a month in production. Anthony Wong Chau Sun and Chloe Maayan won the male and female "Best Character Performance Award". Wong Kar Wai thanked the screenwriters he has worked with before. He joked that there was no perk from serving him, anyone who would would have to be on call for 24 hours a day and come as soon as called. Once accused of having no script while making a movie, Director Wong said, "I have to thank the Screenwriters' Guild for supporting me and clearing my name." After taking out the CHUNG KING EXPRESS script he sad, "Everyone may suspect whether there was a script, so I have brought the evidence. I really did write it." Director Wong did not forget to thank his wife and son. He said that his wife already had him, but not his heart because sometimes he would even forget days like birthdays and celebratory days. He had to thank his wife for her tolerance of him. As for new projects, Director Wong said that he was planning to adapt the novel BLOSSOMS. He said, "My family is from Shanghai but I have never made a movie about Old Shanghai. BLOSSOMS will be the third installment in a trilogy with IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (FA YEUNG NIN WA) and 2046. It has already been in preparation for four years. I hope this year it will be completed and start production." As for actors, Director Wong revealed that the first condition would be the ability to speak the Shanghai dialect. Would he invite Tony Leung Chiu Wai to perform again? He said that he would not mind, as long as Wai Jai knew the Shanghai dialect he would be fine. Just rushed back from Japan to accept the award, Wong Chau Sun joked that he tripped over himself to accept the award. Would winning the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor next month be perfect? Chau Sun said, "I won't mind if I do, but nothing is perfect. Life is full of regrets, I still don't have an Oscar." Chau Sun admitted that he has not seen the films of his competition but he already knew that the strongest would be Fat Gor Chow Yun Fat. When he was nominated no one else would dare to accept the award. Another winner of the Best Character Performance Award, Chloe Maayan thanked everyone for their support. Her mother came to Hong Kong so they would go to dinner to celebrate. Did Mama give her any review after watching her performance? She said, "Mama said that the film reflected a real side of humanity, I contributed to the film with my voice, body and appearance." Has her confidence to win the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress been strengthened? Chloe Maayan said tha she would participate like she would be attending a party. She would also cheer for herself. She has already seen her competition's films and felt that each nominee had a lot of substance. * (2019/03/16) The Edward Ma Chi Wai, Lam Yiu Sing and Wiyona Yeung Lau Ching starred film WE ARE LEGENDS (YUP TEET LUNG)'s subject was mixed martial arts. Ma Chi Wai and Lam Yiu Sing were brothers who grew up in an orphanage Jack and Rabbit. After being adopted by orphanage worker Lui Sir (Eric Kot Man Fai) and with the help of Madame Lui (Yuen Qiu), they moved into a village gym. They suffered setbacks in the process of chasing dreams, the brothers even turned on each other. They had to completely rely on persistence to succeed! Despite all the action, Ma Chi Wai said that fortunately he was not injured. Instead he remembered the fighter weight in scene. He had to drop from the originally 170 some pounds to 155 pounds in a month and a half! Before the shoot he did not drink any water for 30 hours to be even lighters from the dehydration. Not only his urine turned dark, he even felt dizzy. He said, "With so many people watching, I can't look bad. I have to tough it out, after the shoot I immediately 'stuffed' down a pineapple butter bun. You should see how happy I was! (How did you lose weight?) I had steamed egg, chicken cutlet and vegetable everyday until I wanted to puke. The worst part was seeing the crew with roast pork, chicken and rice everyday, I wanted some just from the smell of it; everyday I had to work out for 8 to 10 hours, 7 days a week. Yet seeing how great the result was, everything was worth it." Lam Yiu Sing heard and said that he was lucky, because he had to gain weight from 129 pounds. Everyday in front of his co-star he kept eating rice and chicken legs. He seemed to enjoy himself but had a near death experience. "In one scene I was training at a Tuen Mun reservoir, doing sit up in mid air on a ladder with only a thin rope tied to my feet. When I looked down it was a deep reservoir. At first I really was very scared, it was the first time that I felt my life was in danger while making a movie. However watching the playback I thought it was pretty cool!" Playing Jack's girlfriend Lili, Yeung Lau Ching was a Brazilian Jiujitsu coach. Because she had to bare her midriff in all her costumes she inevitably had to stay on a diet to maintain her curves. She also revealed that in a kicking scene, she lost her balance and even blacked out for a few seconds. "Because of an earlier rib injury, my breathing wasn't smooth. I only fell because I was out of breath. Although the fall was minor, the rib was dislocated and required hospitalization. It took half a year to recover." All the fighting of course was nothing to laugh about, but the three of them admitted that working with elders Kot Man Fai and Yuen Qiu was a huge challenge as well. Ma Chi Wai revealed that the script was nonexistent to "Master Kot" because he improvised in each scene like a sharp turn for the brain. Luckily he finally was able to follow the Master's dialogue midway through the shoot. Lam Yiu Sing said that Yuen Qiu often provided advice on the set and suggested to them how they could fight even prettier; Yeung Lau Ching also praised Sister Qiu as a "warm woman". She constantly praised how tough and capable of fighting they were in a very heartwarming way! * (2019/03/15) Adam Pak Tin Nam and Gregory Wong Chung Hiu two nights ago attended HOTEL MASQUERADE's Hong Kong premiere. Nominated for the Hong Kong Film Award Best New Performer with L STORM (L FUNG BO), Adam humbly said that he was already happy with the nomination. His competition's performances had more depth than his so he did not dare to think about winning. Instead he would like to work with them on movies. He also said that he was in better shape than before and would not mind showing off his muscle. Wong Chung Hiu clarified that he did not suddenly grow thin, he just changed his hairstyle and grew out facial hair. Was he worried about his contract coming to end with Stephen Shiu Jr.'s company? He admitted that he was but he would positively face it. He also admitted that work would be affected. Earlier due to indecision he turned down a film offer. Was he concerned about Stephen Shiu Jr. in financial trouble? Wong Chung Hiu understood that Stephen Shiu Jr. already had a lot on his mind and did not want to bother him. "On the 20th we will see each other at the International Film and Television Market, then we will talk. However I heard that his company this year won't make a big deal, I only hope him would quickly return to form." * (2019/03/15) The Lam Yiu Sing starred film WE ARE LEGENDS (YUP TEET LUNG) two nights ago held its premiere. Girlfriend Charlotte Cheung Pui Lok (Salad) brought her mother to show their support. Salad joked that she was like the "host". "Seeing so many friends her to show their support for him, I sad thank you like I starred in the movie. Just now I saw his father and even introduced him to my Mommy. It was their first meeting! (When would you consider a wedding?) I hope our career would thrive first." Lam Yiu Sing this time worked out for the performance. "At the time it was like I was on drugs, seven days a week, four hours each time!" Co-star Wiyona Yeung Lau Ching said that during the shoot she had an accident. "In the scene I was trying for the Brazilian Jiujitsu purple belt, but my rib rammed into my opponent's kneecap. When I got home I couldn't breathe, like the rib was stabbing my heart. I only found out it was dislocated after X ray. (Have you recovered?) After 6 to 9 months of rest, It's OK!" Although she played a ocuple with Edward Ma Chi Wai in the film, they did not have any intimate scene. * (2019/03/15) Hanna Chan, Huang Lu, Griselda Yeung Cheuk Na and Alan Luk Chun Kwong two nights ago attended the film G AFFAIRS (G SAT)'s premiere. Hanna Chan revealed that in the film she and Luk Chun Kwong would have a teacher student romance. Although they did not have any sexy scene conceptually it was rather daring. Has she had a crush on a teacher in real life? She said, "No teacher would be so handsome, on they are only in movies." G AFFAIRS received many film award nominations but Hanna Chan did not received a Hong Kong Film Award nomination. She admitted that she was a little disappointed, if she said that she was not she would be lying. However she felt that the cast and the crew gave 200% to make the film, and for that she already felt very happy. Mainland actress Huang Lu said that she was not dressed to provocatively. For her Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actress nomination, she said that she would choose something even sexy to wear. Playing a step mother in the film she did not mind having a teenager child and felt that step mother had no age difference. Huang Lu said that she was confident about winning the Hong Kong Film award, but luck would also be very important. The emotions live would be just as exciting as a wager, thus she has to start looking for something pretty to wear to the event. Chapman To Man Chak was asked if he had a lot of bed scenes in the film. He joked, "As a corrupt cop, there weren't too many." Huang Lu praised his bed scene skills, able to achieve the result without any bodily contact. Ah Chak said that when he made NAKED AMBITION 3D (3D HO CHING) he got advice from many adult video actresses. Because G AFFAIRS was a category III film, he tried to avoid contact in order to prevent a "misfire". In the film he had many bed scenes, did he need his wife's permission? Ah Chak joked, "She gave up, after so many she is already used to them." Natalie Tong Sze Wing complained that Ah Chak did not permit Kristal Tin Yui Nei to go on vacation with her. Ah Chak stated, "Why would I! When the wife goes on vacation, I think 99.9% husbands in Hong Kong would agree. Our husband and wife act has been played for over 20 years, so we have certain acting experience. On the surface of course I object very much, I would help her pack while tearfully asking her not to go. I would say how much I would miss her. Of course I have to do all those to their fullest." * (2019/03/15) The Hong Kong fur industry association two nights ago held its governor inauguration. Singers Hana Kuk Chi Kiu and Jennifer Yu Heung Yi were guest performers. Yu Heung Yi admitted that she was very nervous, mainly because she had little experience of singing live. She performed the Hong Kong Film Award Best Original Song nominee SUN SHINES BRIGHT. She said, "It has been very stressful, I would wake up every two hours. This time was a test of courage." She also said that everyday she has practiced many times. Because last year she went on the Hong Kong Film Award stage to present an award, she felt that the stage was actually very close to the audience. She was able to see each viewer's expression very clearly, so she would be very scared. Although she was a singer, she was primarily acting and was not professional enough. Now she could only pretend to play a character. She pretended that she was Heavenly Queen Joey Yung Cho Yi, then got into character and calmly sang. Past fur industry association dinner guest performers, like Linda Chung Ka Yun, Ava Yu Kiu and Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei all either got married or had children. Yu Heung Yi said, "No way, I hope it will help my career a little more. I want to be able to make a few more movies, maybe in the movie I would give birth!" * (2019/03/14) The 38th Hong Kong Film Awards will take place on the 14th next month. The event yesterday released a promotional short film HOW TO FACE DAYS WITHOUT THE HONG KONG FILM AWARDS. As the short film opened, Louis Cheung Kai Chung said that he caught wind this year would not have a Hong Kong Film Award. Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Sandra Ng Kwan Yu were both surprised. This year's nominees including Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Jennifer Yu Heung Yi, Catherine Chau Ka Yi all went to the office to get an understanding and even set up camp outside to protest! Inside the office Michelle Wai Sze Nga said that last year the opening performance went over budget. Cheung Kai Chung even revealed that it was because MC Jin and Ah Sa's make up and hair cost too much. The film then left the story open ended! [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. TA KUNG PAO, MARCH 14 2019, EAST AND WEST FILM SAMMO HUNG ALL PURPOSE FILMMAKER In Hong Kong film history there have been two THE PRODIGAL SON (BAI GA JAI), one was the 1952 Ng Wui directed, Cheung Ying starred Sun Luen founding film; the more well known second one was made in 1981, the Sammo Hung Kam Bo written, directed and starred film that displayed "Big Brother Big" Hung Kam Bo's all purpose film talent. - HUNG KWONG The first THE PRODIGAL SON was one of the classic Cantonese films. 29 years later THE PRODIGAL SON was a big hit that thrived on the popular kung fu comedy genre in the 70s, using a solid drama about growing up to support exciting fights and comedy. In addition it also threw in traditional Chinese opera elements. Hung Kam Bo was the soul of the film, putting his skills on full display. Mini Film History Hung Kam Bo was chosen to be the 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival Filmmaker In Focus. Viewers' first impression of him perhaps would be from films like SPL (SAT POR LONG) or IP MAN 2 as a rather enormous but agile action film star, or perhaps as a member of the 80s Hong Kong comedy like WINNERS AND SINNERS (KEI MAU MIU GAI NG FOK SING). Actually, those have only been a small part of his film career. His film experience itself has already been a small part of Hong Kong film history. He was born into a film family. His grandfather was the multiple genre film director Hung Chung Ho, who came from Shanghai to Hong Kong in the 30s. His grandmother was China's first generation female martial art star Chin Chi Ngan......with such a family background he was already a child star at age nine, which could not be more natural. After becoming a disciple of Master Yu Jim Yuen, he also performed in many Cantonese films as a member of the Seven Little Fortunes. Then in the early 70s, Hung Kam Bo was already working as both an actor and an action director. From Bruce Lee to King Hu (Wu Kam Chuen), martial art fight films of both Northern and Southern styles, his shadow could be seen although often as a villain. For example in this film festival selection screening of Wu Kam Chuen's THE VALIANT ONES (LIT CHUNG TOH), he not only was the action director bu also played the strong Wokou captain. Director Of Many Faces As a director, Hung Kam Bo's first film was the 1977 THE IRON FISTED MONK (SAM TAK WOR SEUNG YU CHUN MAI LOK). Kung fu films at the time, in particular kung fu comedy, were at their height. Hung Kam Bo served several purposes in this film genre's development. His ENCOUNTER OF THE SPOOKY KIND (GWAI DAI GWAI) and THE DEAD AND THE DEADLY (YUN HAK YUN) added supernatural elements into kung fu comedy and gave direction to the vampire films later. The big hit THE PRODIGAL SON put together the traveling opera troupe stories. Lam Ching Ying as Leung Yi Tai was a sexy and sassy diva on the stage but a serious and righteous Wing Chun master off, which was truly unforgetable. This character undoubtedly had shades of Hung Kam Bo and Lam Ching Ying's opera troupe lives. When Hung Kam Bo first studied opera, he started with the diva track. Capable of Action As Well As Drama Aside from costume action, Hung Kam Bo might have excelled even more in modern action films. CARRY ON PICKPOCKET (TAI FONG SIU SAU), which he also wrote, directed and starred, brought him the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor. In the film aside from punches and kicks, he also performed sleight of hand. Unfortunately this film was not chosen in this selection. EASTERN CONDOR (DONG FONG TUK YING), a "Hong Kong foreign film" was a rarely seen military film, was even about a secret mission of the U.S. military in Vietnam! Aside from imitating RAMBO (only in the end it still turned into resolving problems with punches and kicks), this type of Hong Kong film was pitifully rare. Also in the 80s, Hung Kam Bo also starred in two dramatic films PAINTED FACES (CHUK SIU FOK) and EIGHT TAELS OF GOLD (BAK LEUNG GUM). PAINTED FACES actually was about their master Yu Jim Yuen. Hung Kam Bo played his master's life story and won his second Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor. EIGHT TAELS O FGOLD was a pure drama. He played a prodigal son who left home years ago, on the way home he ran into his soon to wed cousin and developed a light romance. His precision performance proved that he was truly an all purpose actor, not just agile. In comparison to his "Seven Little Fortunes" brethren, and other actors who started in the 70s, Hung Kam Bo's family background gave him an edge. Also an actor turned director, he advanced to various areas of film creations. His achievement has been even more well rounded, capable of both action and drama. Interestingly, his grandfather occupied the pre 1949 Chinese Opera Film world's two extremes of "upturn" and "downturn". His family's Chinese opera film tradition flowed from Shanghai to Hong Kong, then in the 70s and 80s golden age of Hong Kong film it reached its glory with Hung Kam Bo. Of course, from film content and creative methods, Hung Kam Bo inherited mainly his grandfather Hung Chung Ho's commercial ways of rapid production and folktale expertise. This just happened to be the Hong Kong film mainstream for several decades. 2. TA KUNG PAO, MARCH 14 2019, THE WEEK IN FILM CAPTAIN MARVEL LANDS ON TOP IN THREE PLACES In recent weeks the Hong Kong box office's overall condition has rather obvious contrast. Last week the Hollywood blockbuster CAPTAIN MARVEL opened, aside from immediately landing on the top spot it already made the week's box office rapidly rise from the prior week's HK$ 22.95 million to last week's HK$ 49.79 million. With a difference of HK$ 26.84 million, CAPTAIN MARVEL alone already occupied 78% of the week's box office. "The sole success" situation has had quite a large influence on the market. Back to the box office, HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U, DRAGON BALL SUPER BROLY and THE WANDERING EARTH all rose one spot to second, third and fourth place; on the other hand, FALL IN LOVE AT FIRS KISS jumped from eighth to fifth place although its box office take was less than HK$ 1 million. In addition, two movies in their third week, ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL and KURSK fell hard from first and second place to seventh and eighth. Last week only two new films opened, aside from CAPTAIN MARVEL, the Lebanese movie CAPHARNAUM made HK$ 350,000 in tenth place. With advanced screenings it made HK$ 440,000. This week five new films will open, the horror film ESCAPE ROOM already opened in January in the U.S. and made US$ 56.48 million. It opened simultaneously in the Mainland and made 225.93 million RMB; ON THE BASIS OF SEX, the costume period film MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS, new Hong Kong director Lee Cheuk Pan's G AFFAIRS (G SAT) and the Japanese film KAMEN RIDERS HEISEI GENERATIONS FOREVER will round out the week. At the Mainland box office, CAPTAIN MARVEL opened at first place; the Oscar Best Picture GREEN BOOK rose from fourth to second place, seemingly the award attracted many curious viewers; HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD firmly sat in third place; ALITA fell to fourth place; in fifth place was the newly released Japanese animated film NATSUME YUJIN-CHO THE MOVIE: EPHEMERAL BOND. This film already opened in Hong Kong in December last year and made HK$ 610,000. As for the new releases, the Wang Lutao directed THE AWAKENING CALLING FROM LOVE made 1.55 million RMB; the Japanese animated film MAZINGER Z: INFINITY made 310,000 RMB. This film was already released in March last year in Hong Kong and made HK$ 760,000. WEEKLY BOX OFFICE (Ending March 14 2018) Position(Previous Week), Film Title, Box Office, Cumulative Box Office HONG KONG 5(8) FALL IN LOVE AT FIRST KISS, HK$ 0.95 M, HK$ 2.34 M 4(5) THE WANDERING EARTH, HK$ 2.12 M, HK$ 2.12 M 3(4) DRAGON BALL SUPER BROLY, HK$ 2.48 M, HK$ 2.7 M 2(3) HAPPY DEATH DAY 2 U, HK$ 2.67 M, HK$ 2.67 M 1(0) CAPTAIN MARVEL, HK$ 39.22 M, HK$ 39.22 M MAINLAND 5(0) NATSUME YUJIN-CHO THE MOVIE: EPHEMERAL BOND, 83.83 M RMB, 83.83 M RMB 4(1) ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL, 98.04 M RMB, 857 M RMB 3(3) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD, 100 M RMB, 321 M RMB 2(4) GREEN BOOK, 181 M RMB, 297 M RMB 1(0) CAPTAIN MARVEL, 595 M RMB, 595 M RMB - LAM KAM BO 3. TA KUNG PAO, MARCH 14 2019, LIGHT SHADOW PATH THE CHALLENGE OF HONG KONG FILM INDUSTRY Every year the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (Filmart) has become the gathering place for Hong Kong film and television product sales and the topic of media coverage. This year will be no exception. The English language media on the eve of this event visisted some filmmakers. The questions started from simple to in depth, without certain "experience" they would be difficult to handle. Below was the content of one of the interviews. First, the question that they would certain ask was, what direction is the Hong Kong film industry headed toward? Obviously, Hong Kong film companies and Mainland film companies' "co-production" format would not change. Because the market is mainly in the Mainland, Mainland companies have distribution advantages. This type of cooperation would continue. The second question is, how much development space does the Chinese film still have at the market? This question is interesting, how is Chinese film's world market? For now, the Chinese market still has a lot of room for development; as for the world market, aside from art films, Chinese films commercially still has not grasped a "way out". Then again, aside from English language films, other language film's world market seems to be there but is not. Very few examples were able to successfully get a seat (CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON and HERO were already considered decent), the time was not right for them yet. The third question began sharper. Looking at this year's Lunar New Year films, Hong Kong "big shots'" three films including the Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed NEW KING OF COMEDY (SUN HEI KET JI WONG), the Jackie Chan starred THE KNIGHT OF SHADOWS: BETWEEN YIN AND YANG (SUN TAM PU CHUNG LING) and the Alan Mak Siu Fai directed INTEGRITY (LIM JING FUNG WON YIN MOK) were not considered successful; would Hong Kong film be able to continue to overcome various difficulties and charge ahead? Indeed, among the Lunar New Year films of the past few years, Hong Kong directors' films have been in the forefront. This year they have been somewhat lackluster. Please remember though, so far among the top ten grossing Chinese films in the Mainland, four are still Hong Kong directors made. Secondly, Hong Kong directors are highly reflexible. They did not only master convention films but also performed decently with "propaganda" films. Even more importantly Hong Kong films since the 90s have run into many dangers and crises. In the end they still were able to survive to today. Hong Kong film industry's life force should not be underestimated. Then, what is Hong Kong film's biggest challenge? This is the most basic question. Hong Kong film's biggest challenge is the lack of personnel. Although "Fresh Wave" and "First Feature Film Initiative" have been very effective in discovering some new directors, the effect feels like trying to put out a forest fire with a garden hose. Is cultivating new blood the only way out? Actually not. Having a large group of not considered successful but rather experienced directors is. How to enable them to make even more outstanding movies is one of the top priorities. What we need are better producers, more accurately creative producers. Unfortunately, this type of producers are few and far between at the market. This is actually where the concern hid, and this hidden concern has already persisted for years. - TIN LIK [ In Production Now/Soon ] ELISA'S DAY Can : Wai Oi Lit : Leftover Love AKA : Chong Hoi Wai Oi AKA : Love Left At Sea d. Alan Fung Chi Hung Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Hanna Chan, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Carol To Hei Ling, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen Site : https://www.facebook.com/elisasday BE WATER, MY FRIEND Can : Giu Yeung Shui Yuet Lit : Proud Sun Age AKA : Guong Fai Shui Yuet Lit : Age of Brilliance d. Anthony Pun (Poon Yiu Ming) Chow Yun Fat, Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Liu Kai Chi, Kenny Wong Tak Bun MY PRINCE EDWARD Can : Gum Doh Lit : Golden Cty d. Norris Wong Yi Lam Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Chu Pak Hong, Kaki Shum Ka Kei Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Creamy Yik Kin Yi, Bryant Mak Chi Lok Site : https://www.facebook.com/myprinceedwardfilm LITTLE Q d. Law Wing Cheong Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Law Chung Him, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, Roger Kwok Chun On, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, JJ Jia, THE STOP HIT Can : Jik Gaing Goo Si d. Dr. Z Dr. Z, Carter Wong, John Cheung Ng Long, Eric Jacobus Length : 100 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/Sfofbe2ifoQ Site : https://www.reelasianfilms.com [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Story of an international drug ring circuit between Los Angeles and Hong Kong where good cops are pinned against evil in a showdown of epic proportion. THE STOP HIT II Can : Jik Gaing Goo Si 2 AKA : THE ART OF INVINCIBILITY d. Dr. Z Dr. Z, Chan Kuan Tai, Ines Laimins, Raven Tao, Leon Hill Length : 90 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/hWRPkWsNyUk Site : https://www.reelasianfilms.com [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Dead bodies are turning up all over the world in this continuing saga of The Stop Hit series. The MO however, is not by weapons, but by bare hands. The bare hands of the trained martial artist. This picture depicts both the mysticism and secret/undisclosed skills of the martial arts culture. Loaded with dynamite actions and stunts. DOUBLE WORLD Can : Jing Toh Lit : Expedition d. Teddy Chan Tak Sum Henry Lau Hin Wa, Peter Ho Yun Tung, Law Chung Him, Jiang Luxia, Lin Chenhan, Hu Ming, Xu Minghu, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Zhang Yujiang, Wang Yianlong, Du Xiaofan, THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED Can : Hei Fun Nei Si Nei Lit : Like You For You AKA : Today AKA : Mau Yut Tin Mau Dei Dim Joi Gein Lit : On A Certain Day and Certain Place See You d. Ng Wing Shan, Yeung Chiu Hoi Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Stephen Au Kam Tong, Willie Wai Kar Hung, Teresa Mak Fong Kiu (Mak Ka Kei), Kelvin Chan Kinlong, Kama Tam Sun Tung Can : Joi Gein Nui Yun Gai Lit : See You Ladies’ Market Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Wan Kwong, William Hu (Wu Wai Hong) Can : SIU LUM JI Lit : LAUGHTER FOREST TEMPLE Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Fama, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tats Lau Yi Tat, Chin Siu Ho, Chan Ka Kai, Barbie Liu (Ha Wai Yu), Lo Ho Yu Can : Joi Gein UFO Lit : See You UFO d. Patrick Leung Pak Kin Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Shine (Tsui Tin Yau, Wong Yau Nam), Ng Siu Hin, Alex Cheung Kwok Ming, Candy Man Suet Yee, Joey Leung Cho Hiu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting MMA DIVA Can : Gik Dau Nui Sun Margiela Kwok Sze Lam, Luvin Ho (Ching Wai), Wiyona Yeung Lai Ching, Giselle Lam Wai Sin, Willie Wai Kar Hung QUAN DAO: THE JOURNEY OF A BOXER Can : Kuen Doh Lit : Way of the Fist d. William So Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Pierre Ngo Ka Nin, Awayne Liu (Lau Chun Wai), Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Dominic Lam Ka Wa, Chan Kwok Pong Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Ah Ni's father loses his sight because of a friend - Uncle Hing. Since then, he tries to lie low and lives a peaceful life with his son. Years later, two brothers meet again. Uncle Hing is a teacher at a boxing studio now and he promises to train his son well. But Ah Ni is rebellious and has difficulties following any rules. Under Uncle Hing's training, Ah Ni's fists becomes faster, more ambiguous and more accurate. The boxing studio is not running as good as before. Ah Ni and Piggy wish to find a way to make underground fighting for money. Still, it’s not good enough in compared to a job in a slaughterhouse. One day, Piggy discovers a group of people from another boxing studio has used pigs to smuggle drugs. To make himself useful to the boxing studio, Piggy suggests to help. Instead, the boss sets up a trap and threatens to beat Piggy to death. To save Piggy, Ah Ni has decided to accept the final battle. Could Ah Ni finally be the champion and save Piggy from danger? FREAKY JIANG HU AKA : FREAKY JOURNEY TO THE WEST Can : Sai Fong Yau Gei ji Tong Jung Chai Chor Gai Lit : Western Lie Journey Chronicle: Tang Monk Crosses The Line d. Sandy Wong Lam Yiu Sing, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Law Kar Ying, Mak Cheung Ching, Ken Wong Tak Bun, Angie Shum Yat Ka, Deon Cheung Chung Chi Length : 90 mins. Teaser: https://vimeo.com/261952864 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In Tang Dynasty, Monk Sha is following the Buddhist pilgrim Xuanzang. By accident, Monk Sha opens an inn door which connected to thousands of years later of a local restaurant in Portland Street of Hong Kong. They successfully travel through time to 2018. In this bizarre world, Monk Sha luckily meets Brother Tangshan who allows Monk Sha works in the restaurant in return of providing him a shelter. Actually, Juang Shiuan is undercover policeman gets close to Brother Tangshan for investigation. One day, Brother Tangshan is stalked by his old enemies, everyone try to save him and plan to escape. At the moment of life and death, Devil Spider appears...... DYNASTY WARRIORS Can : Jun Sam Gok Mo Seung Lit : Real Three Kingdoms No Double d. Roy Chow Hin Yeung Tony Yang, Han Geng, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Wang Kai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Lam Suet, Philip Keung Ho Man, Law Kar Ying, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, WHEN THE WIND BLOWS AKA : THEORY OF AMBITIONS Can : Fung Joi Hei Si Lit : When Storm Rises Again AKA : Chuen Kau Tung Chup Ling Lit : Global Wanted List d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Michael Chow Man Kin, Michael Hui Koon Man, Jessie Li (Chun Xia), Du Juan, Lawrence Ko Yu Lun, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Zeng Yixuan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Michael Ning (Bak J), Lam Yiu Sing, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Tse Kwan Ho, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tsui Tin Yau, Belind Yan, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Rose Chan Ka Wun Length : 120 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Young Lui Lok became a policeman to uphold justice. But the rampant corruption within the police force made it impossible for him to remain independent. He decides to make a name for himself within the police force by controlling organized crime. Nam Kong looks gentleman, but operates with a dagger under his cloak. He is socially active among the police force as well as the social circles, in fact laying the groundwork for the empire of corruption he builds with Lui Lok. Nam Kong and Lui Lok, the brains and the brawn working in perfect unison, respectively become Chief Detective Chinese of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon / New Territories in 1962. They lord over organized crime, and lead tens of thousands of policemen. Nam Kong has long seen through Lui Lok’s cynicism and naiveté, and has been plotting a hostile takeover of power. Lui Lok discovers that everything is not as he had imagined, he vows to forcibly regain controlling leadership from Nam Kong. As the two forces begin their epic power struggle, who will rise and who will fall? LION ROCK Can : SI JI SHAN SEUNG Lit : ON THE LION ROCK d. Nick Leung Kwok Bun Alex Lam Tak Shun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, J. Arie (Lui Sum Yu), Gregory Rivers (Hor Kwok Wing), Michelle Lo Mik Suet, Anna Ng Yuen Yi, Toby Leung Ching Kei, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Anita Chui Bik Ka, Teresa Carpio (To Lai Sa), Dominic Lam Ka Wa, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Terence Siufay, Lau Nam Kwong, Chan On Ying, Susan Shaw Yam Yam A former professional mountaineer becomes disabled but defies the odds and his handicaps to climb Lion Rock, the iconic mountain that towers over Hong Kong. FATAL VISIT AKA : MURDER IN SAN JOSE Can : Sing Hor Sai Mau Sat On d. Calvin Poon Yuen Leung Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Tong Dawei, Dominic Lam Ka Wa, Patrick Tam Yiu Man [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The story tells of Yanny, who leaves Hong Kong to escape a love affair gone bad. She goes to San Jose to visit Ling, an old friend she hasn't seen in years. It seems like Ling and her husband Tang lead an ideal, carefree existence. But during the short span of five days, Yanny uncovers the truth hidden behind the façade as she discovers the unspeakable secrets that propel all three down a fatal path shattering their American dreams and imperiling their lives. SHE'S A MAN. HE'S A WOMAN. Can : Sam Tiu Boon Ho Hon Lit : 3 and a Half Good Man AKA : 3 AND HALF MEN AKA : MANG NAM SAM TIU BOON Lit : 3 AND A HALF HUNKS d. Lam Tsz Chung Wong Jing, Natalie Meng Yao, Lam Tsz Chung, Benny Chan Ho Man, King Kong Lee, Connie Man, Aaron Chow [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A chubby manager and a charming lady are grudge mates. After getting struck by lightning, their bodies have "switched", hence living in the other’s body... [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Hank Zhu is a manager of a leading property agency. His three subordinates, Fish Ball, Robert and Chester, are both his close workmates as well as drinking buddies. There is a female manager in the company, Lara Tong, aka Sister Chili, whom they all dread. Lara is a diplomatic and charming lady. In a lot of social occasions, men are attracted to her like bees to honey, hence beating Hank's team to the punch. After stealing an important client from Hank, the boss announces Lara's promotion to Chief Executive Officer, heading up Hank's team. Having gained the upper hand, Lara constantly gives Hank’s team hard times. This drives Hank crazy. On the other hand, Lara's boyfriend Jason Wong breaks up with her as he can no longer stand her bossy and dominant character. Grieving her love, Lara gets herself drunk. She goes to the company’s rooftop by herself, and is ready to jump. There she chances upon Hank, who is also depressed and is ready to end his life. At that very moment, a thunderstorm hits and they are both struck by lightning. The two wake up in a hospital to find their bodies "switched". Being trapped inside Hank's body, Lara cannot even move. Hank tries to tell his three buddies and his wife what has happened, but they only think Lara is joking with them. Before he can figure out a way to swap their bodies back, Hank has decided to live Lara's life while in her body, and make the best out of everything. Hank even uses Lara’s identity to apologize to Jason, and promises to change "her" overbearing attitude. Jason is deeply touched and finally forgives Lara. Can Hank and Lara finally get back into their own bodies? Or do they have to spend the rest of their lives using the other's body and identity? Can : NGOK YU TAM Lit : CROCODILE TALK Fish Liew Chi Yu, Yu Chiu Chung Yu, Alan Po (Bo Chi Lun) CID JEST Can : Gaing Goo Hup Jok Grace Lam Nga Sze, Rain Li Choi Wa, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Yip Sai Wing, Pinky Cheung Man Chi, Bonnie Ngai Chau Wa, Shirley Yim (Suet Lei) FIND YOUR VOICE Can : Yit Huet Hup Cheung Tuen Lit : Hot Blooded Choir d. Adrian Kwan Shun Fai Andy Lau Tak Wa, Lowell Lo Koon Ting, Rachel Lee Lai Chun, Michael Kwan Lai Kit, Hugo Goh (Ng Doi Yung), Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, Tse Kwan Ho, Mark Lui Chung Tak, Ashley Lam Kae Ning, Ng Wing Sze, Martin Wong Chi Hin, Keefe Ng Cheuk Hang, Yiu Hok Chi [ SCREEN INTERNATIONAL FILMART SPECIAL ] A former international conductor sets up a choir with a group of problem students MY PET IS AN ELEPHANT d. Shao Xiaoli Sean Lau Ching Wan, Una You Jingru, Kong Wei Can : Kong Wu Sam Sor Lit : Three Mob Idiots Bob Lam Sing Bun, Don Li Yat Long, Raymond Chiu Wing Hung, Gloria Wong Yung, Yumi Wan Chun Hei, Wong Ha Wai, Joe Lam Jok MIDNIGHT DINER Can : Sum Yeh Sik Tong d. Tony Leung Ka Fai Tony Leung Ka Fa, Deng Chao, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Vision Wei Chen THE TRUE LOVE Can : But Oi But San Lit : No Love, No Break Up d. Chow Kwan, Yip Wai Ying Stephy Tang Lai Yan, He Jiong, William So Wing Hong, Zhao Rong, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Zhao Ke, Zheng Xinyu Hong Wa, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Lam Suet SHE WILL BE LOVED Can : FA YU TA Lit : Flowery Language Her Grace Lam Nga Sze, Derek Wong Kin Tung, Samuel Kwok Fung, Ching Ho Wai, Taddy Ng Ho Leung Can : Yeh Mai Chong Lit : Night Hide and Seek Don Li Yat Long, Shirley Yeung Szeki, Derek Wong Kin Tung, Peter Ho Wah Chiu, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Fanny Lee Man Fun COMEBACK NIGHT Can : Yut Yeh Joi Sing Ming Lit : Overnight Success Again d. James Leung Wa Sun Masatoshi Nakamura, Linah Matsuoka, Ren Ishikawa, Noriko Fujiwara, Naoto Takenaka, Mayumi Itsuwa, Yu Hayami, Momoko Kikuchi, Toshihiko Tahara, Yumiko Araki, Rain Li Choi Wa, Ng Man Tat, Pakho Chau, Shiga Lin Sze Nga Can : Fei Man Dik Ha Tin Lit : Summer of Feynman d. Francis Ng Chun Yu Francis Ng Chun Yu, Feynman Ng, Ng Chi Hung Can : Goo Wat Jai Jai Lit : Wise Sonny Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Tony Ho Wa Chiu, Gabriel Harrison (Hoi Chun Kit), MR. MCDREAMY AKA : THE SEXY GUYS Can : NAM SUN FUN LIN YING Lit : MALE GOD TRAINING CAMP d. Lam Tze Chung Zheng Kai, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Lam Tze Chung, King Kong Lee, Raquel Xu Dongdong, Michelle Hu Yan, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, Sammi Cheung Sau Man, Kitty Zhang Yuqi, Cheung Tat Ming Xenia Chong Shui Yi, Tian Leixi,Chen Jiajia Opening April 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] An affluent second generation abandoned by his father, establishes "Mr. McDreamy Training Academy", using various unconventional means to transform his four proteges into "Mr. McDreamies". [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] KenKen is a typical affluent second generation who wastes his life away by squandering his money like playing ducks and drakes, and never takes up any proper job. He is so fond of himself that he named himself "Mr. McDreamy". Knowing his child has been spoiled, KenKen’s father decides to kick KenKen out of the house and stops financing him. Being abandoned, KenKen decides to set up his own business and establishes "Mr. McDreamy Training Academy". His die-hard girlfriend, Wanda stays with him to support him by all means. KenKen manages to recruit four proteges: Da Chun, Chocolate, Bully and Mimosa. He uses various unconventional means to transform his four protégés into "Mr. McDreamies", which unexpectedly turn into numerous hilarious scenes. With much effort, these four "trainees" manage to find their own loved ones. KenKen meets Angelalady at a banquet and falls for her. Wanda walks in on KenKen and Angelalady at home which makes her heartbroken. Worse still, the newly met lovers even make out in Angelalady’s house, and is caught in the act by her husband. Her furious husband lifts KenKen up and throws him out of the high floor house. KenKen hangs around on the street penniless. He meets Wanda and his four proteges again. After the break-up, Wanda has started a new life by dressing herself up, and making herself pretty. KenKen’s four protégés have become the real Mr. McDreamies, and maintain very sweet relationships with their girlfriends. Suffering from hunger and cold, KenKen has no choice but to return home. To his surprise, his house is set up as the mourning hall of his parents... Can : Ba Ba, Dui But Hei Lit : Papa, Sorry d. Checkley Sin Kwok Lam Rose Chan Ka Wun, Brian Yuen Chung Yeung, Rachel Chau Ka Lei, Crztal To Ji Jeun UNDERCOVER PUNCH AND GUN AKA : UNDERCOVER VS UNDERCOVER Can : Ngor Fu Chim Lung Lit : Crouching Tiger Diving Dragon Lit : Chim Lung Jui Gik Lit : Diving Dragon Snipes d. Philip Lui Koon Nam, Frankie Tam Kwong Yuen Vanness Wu (Ng Kin Ho), Philip Ng Won Lung, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Feng Wenjuan, Meng Jia, Aka Chio, Jessica C., [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Once in a methamphetamine trade, the undercover police Wu swears with a group tipster Hou Hu. However, the trade is messed up by the former Special Forces members Mai Lin and Eva. The Purchaser of methamphetamine is the smuggling king Xia Qiankun, whose base camp is the cargo vessels on the high seas. Xia captures Wu and forces him to hand over the meth owner as compensation. Afterwards, Mai Lin and Eva are willing to help Wu to find the meth owner out, since Mai was Xia’s comrade. Wu, Hou Hu, Mai Lin and Eva deceive to ally together and fight with Xia Qiankun. FAGARA AKA : FAGARA IN MARA Can : Fa Jiu Ji Mei Lit : Taste of Flower Pepper d. Heiward Mak Hei Yan Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Megan Lai Ya-Yen, Cherry Li Xiaofeng, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To), Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Linda Liu, Wu Yan-Shu, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Ben Yuen Fu Wa [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the wake of her father's untimely demise, Cira not only inherits his debt-ridden hot pot restaurant in Hong Kong but also two younger sisters whom she never even knew existed: Luna from Taiwan and Stella from China. Together, the three estranged sisters from radically different backgrounds must strive to build up their sororal bond in order to rescue their father's restaurant from imminent closure. Meanwhile, Cira is trying desperately to reconnect with the man she secretly loves, who has fled to Maasai Mara in Kenya after being spurned by her. THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING AKA : THE WAY WE DANCE 3 Can : Kong Mo Pai 3 d. Adam Wong Sau Ping Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Yeung Lok Man, Heyo Fok, Lau Ho Lan, Afuc THE ATTORNEY Can : Yut Cup Ji Hung Lit : Class A Accusation d. Wong Kwok Fai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Nina Paw Hee Jing, Liu Kai Chi, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Lok Ying Kwan, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Kelly Chen Ka Lei, Chan Po Yuen, Cho Yuet, Bernice Liu Bik Yi, Himmy Wong Ting Him DEATH NOTIFY Can : Sei Mong Tung Ji Dan: Um Hak Jeh d. Herman Yau Lai To Louis Koo Tin Lok, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Pakho Chau, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A killer called "E" has been leaving a death notification card after killing scumbags who evaded the law. Police reacted by forming a task force with the elite personnels from each field to capture the vigilante. But in reality, what each department did was dumping their best but most eccentric members to the task force. There is the high IQ but low EQ criminalist Luo Fei, the ill-mannered profiler Mu Jian Yun, the inflexible captain Han Hao, the cowardly crime lab specialist Yin Jian, the gothic loving forensic pathologist Liang Yin, the hacker Zeng Ri Hua, and the volatile combat specialist Xiong Yuan. With each murder, the task force uncovers the crimes the victims had committed, at the same time, gets closer to finding the mysterious vigilante. DECEPTION OF THE NOVELIST Can : Jok Ga Dik Fong Yin d. Christopher Suen Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Linah Matsuoka, Benny Chan Ho Man, Raymond Chiu, Kelly Chen Ka Lei, A successful young writer is embroiled in the suspeced murder of his neighbor. 77 HEARTWARMINGS AKA : 77 HEARTBURNS Can : Gum Dong Ngor 77 Chi Lit : Affect Me 77 Times d. Herman Yau Lai To Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Pakho Chau, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Mario Maurer, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Rock Ji [ EMPEROR MOTION PICTURES ] A couple enters the graveyard of love -- marriage. The challenge facing Adam is whether his love is enough for Eva to achieve a happy ending! RAGING FIRE Can : No For AKA : CROSSFIRE Can : For Ping Lit : Fire Fight d. Benny Chan Muk Sing Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Shan is a righteous cop who's solved countless cases. One day, his past comes back to haunt him when his sting operation is attacked by a mysterious group of criminals led by Ngo, his former protege. Ngo was once a talented cop who admired Shan. However, a terrible accident sent him to prison three years ago, transforming him into a furious man dead set on killing everyone who’s wronged him – including his former mentor. DETECIVE VS. SLEUTHS AKA : COLD DETECTIVE Can : Sun Tam Dai Jin Lit : Godly Detective Great War d. Wai Ka Fai Sean Lau Ching Wan, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Raymond Lam Fung, Kevin Tan Kai, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Deep Ng Ho Hong, Yeung Tin Hong, Carmen Lee Yeuk Tung [ EMPEROR MOTION PICTURES ] The story centers around a murderer who dubs himself "Super Sleuth" and challenges the police force’s own super sleuth. They engage in a battle of wits akin to a Hong Kong-style Seven, when at the critical moment the police's "cold detective" discovers the assassin’s next target and patiently awaits his arrival... THE RESCUE Can : GUNG GUP GAU WOON Lit : EMERGENCY RESCUE d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Xin Zhilei, Ian Wang [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The film focuses on an emergency rescue operation and his pilot girlfriend, whose team find courage and camaraderie in adversity. CAUGHT IN TIME AKA : A PENNY Can : HAN KEI POR ON Lit : CASE RESOLUTION DEADLINE d. Lau Ho Leung Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Wang Qianyuan, Jessie Li (Chun Xia) Site : https://www.emp.hk/en/production/current/caught-in-time [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Detective Zhong Cheng leads a task force in pursuit of Eagle, a criminal gang led by Zhang Sun. Highly methodical and disciplined, the gang manages to avoid capture after each heist. A decade later, the need to stop Eagle is more urgent than ever when Zhong Cheng realizes that his time is almost up. Will Zhang Sun and Eagle be caught in time? DECLARED LEGALLY DEAD Can : SEI YUN MO HOR YI Lit : UNSUSPICIOUS CAUSE OF DEATH d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Karena Lam Ka Yun, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Liu Kai Chi, Stephen Au Kam Tong, Joey Tang Kin Ming, Fung So Bo, Cheung Chun Hung, Benjamin Auyeung [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] When insurance agent Sean is called to visit Tak and Ling's home to follow up on a life insurance policy, he discovers their son's corpse hanging in the bathroom. Principled and kind-hearted, Sean suspects that the child may have been murdered. As Sean digs for the truth, the real perpetrator turns the tables and forces Sean into a psychological battle of wills. THE FALLEN Can : Dor Lok Fa Lit : Fallen Flower d. Lee Cheuk Pan Irene Wan Bik Ha [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART DAILY ] The estranged eldest daughter of a meth kingpin goes undercover for the police to dismantle her family’s drug empire. JUST 1 DAY Can : Cup Ngor Yut Tin Lit : Give Me One Day d. Erica Li Man Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Wong Cho Lam [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART DAILY ] a woman agrees to be a dying man's girlfriend for one day. TWO TIGERS Can : Leung Jet Lo Fu d. Li Fei Vicki Zhao Wei [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART DAILY ] A kidnapping comedy about a hostage turning the tables on his captor STORM CLOUD d. Jonathan Lee, David Lee, Ma Wing Shing Louis Koo Tin Lok Opening 2022 INVINCIBLE DRAGON Can : Gau Lung Buk Bai Lit : Invincible Nine Dragons d. Fruit Chan Gor Max Zhang Jin, Anderson Silva, Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) Length : 90 mins. Opening 2018 Trailer : https://youtu.be/FtL9ApLf1aU [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The undercover agent with dragon tattoo Kowloon continually helped the police to solve mysterious cases, which made him known as a rising star. However, his impulsive personality dragged him into endless troubles. He got himself into fights with the Macau detective, as well as an American Army veteran Alexander who has a secret linkage to Kowloon’s background... LOST AND FOUND IN TOKYO Can : Suk Nui Oi Man Yau Lit : Mature Girl Loves Adventures d. Charlie Choi Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Danson Tang Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Sasa Tao comes to Tokyo after ending her 13-year relationship with her boyfriend. She lives in an old inn called Yamada Inn. There are four strange tenants, the landlord, Shiro Yamada, the 'exam ronin', an 'otaku saviour', a fan of Bruce Lee. Thereafter, Sasa begins her fantastic journey in Tokyo... PRISON FLOWERS AKA : WOMEN IN GRID Can : Nui Ji Gam Yuk Lit : Women Prison d. Lui Mei Fung Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Jeanne Chan Ying, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Karena Ng Chin Yu Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Gang leader Ding and business giant Grandpa are both in prison because of their husband. They fight against each other until the new prisoner Kelly accidently fix their relationship. Drug dealer Wa forces BO to deliver drug for her. Ding and Grandpa plan to negotiate with Wa but failed. Conflict is on the verge. On a windy night, Red, who wants to break the prison again, put drug in Wa’s dinner to drive her mad. Great mass is caused in the female prison, along with the pouring rain... MISSING Can : Suk Jung d. Ronnie Chau (Chiu Law Nei) Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Ling Man Lung, Candy Yu On On, Josephine Koo Mei Wa, Kao Hon Man, JJ Jia, Joey Leung Cho Hiu Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Eight thousand people on average are reported lost in HK every year. While most people can be found, some are lost forever. An area in the mountains of Sai Kung is linked with several unsolved missing-person cases, similar to Bermuda Triangle. Social worker Lam is reported missing. While most people think it is related to his debt, his fiancée Ho believes the mysterious area in Sai Kung, where her fiancé is lastly seen, has something to do with this. Ho, together with her friend Cheng and a police, enter the area together for Lam, only to find the place is much worse than they expected. G STORM Can : G Fung Bo d. David Lam Tak Luk A WITNESS OUT OF THE BLUE Can : Fan Jui Yin Cheung Lit : Crime Scene d. Fung Chih Chiang (Fung Chi Keung) Louis Koo Tin Lok, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Philip Keung Ho Man, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Ling Man Lung, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Deep Ng Ho Hong , Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Jacky Cai Jie, Ng Siu Hin Chan Kwok Bong, Mak Cheung Ching, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Tsui Kwong Lam, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, German Cheung Man Kit, Jason Wu Cheuk Hei Teaser : https://youtu.be/-QPENthGlWQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A man is found dead inside an apartment with a strange noise, "Help! Help!" next to the body. Detective Frank Lam arrives at the scene with his commanding officer Yip Sir to find the sole survivor and eye witness. Yip Sir is convinced the deceased, Henry Tsui is killed by his partner in crime, Sunny Wong, when they had a fight over how to divvy up the loot from an armed robbery a month ago. When Frank confronts Sunny, Sunny denies all allegations and names Yip Sir as the killer. Frank's only hope in cracking the case lies in the not-so-human witness left at the scene of the crime. REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT Can : Din Ying Chi Hon Lit : Film Fanatic d. Chui Tze Yiu Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Dada Chan Jing, Endy Chow Kwok Yin, Fat Cheong, Kelly Chen Ka Lei [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Anyone who has anything to do with the film industry in Hong Kong must have heard of a film buff called Lil' Kim. He knows everything there is to know about filmmaking. Whether it's on the set, at the movie premiere or at a press conference, he always shows up uninvited. Nobody knows where he came from and why he showed up... Ginger Keung is the producer of a reality show who suspects Lil' Kim is in fact a film critic who pans movies to extort advertising dollars from film companies. She zeroes in on Lil' Kim as her next target and decides to dig into his elusive past... BACK TO THE PAST Can : Chum Chun Gei d. Ng Yuen Fai, Jack Lai Chun Lung Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Joyce Tung Lai Ming, Michelle Saram (Suet Yi), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Randy Lee, the only son of the richest man in Hong Kong, took part in a time traveling experiment back to the Qin Dynasty, to study the First Emperor's elixir of life. But he was never heard from again. Today, his father Lee Ka-chun uncovered 2 mummies near an unexcavated area of the First Emperor’s mausoleum, with one of them holding a smart phone. When it was confirmed that the phone belonged to Randy and contained pictures of a bomb defuser called Hong Siu-lung, Lee Ka-chun persuaded Hong Siu-lung to go back in time and bring his son home. A LIFE OF PAPERS Can : Ji Pei Por Por Lit : Cardboard Granny d. Ren Xia (Yam Hap) [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Based on a real case, A Life of Papers tells the story of the 82-year-old Chu, a "cardboard granny" who makes her living by collecting waste cardboard boxes and selling them to recyclers at as low as HK$1 per kilogram. Under-privileged and oppressed, Chu almost consistently runs into conflicts with the merciless law enforcers, as well as the blood-thirsty press. The film also depicts her bonding with two other people: a 10-year-old AD/HD kid and Ling, her long-time crippled mate whom everyone believes to be her husband but what lies behind is a Platonic relationship of secret intimacy and loving care. Chu's story also affects the young soul of the ambitious and fame-driven reporter, Heidi. WHEN IT ALL BEGINS Can : Gai Dan Jai Lit : Egg Waffles d. Andy Lo Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Long has two sons. His adopted son Fei helps him run his tiny store that sells charcoal grilled egg puffs. His own son Ho was a hairstylist and is now a not-so-successful financial practitioner. Ho hates egg puffs and wants to sell the shop under the stairs. Fei doesn’t want Ho to get his wish while Long only wants to pass on his trade. With conflicting agendas, father and sons soon became estranged from one another. When Long suddenly dies of a heart attack, the sons decide to throw in the towel. Different accounts from their father’s customers enabled the brothers to become re-acquainted with the father they didn’t really know and get a new perspective on life. UN COEUR D'ARTICHAUT Can : Luen Luen Luen Nam Lit : Warm Warm Warm Man d. Law Wing Cheong [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] An impulsive father who's overly helpful, his son who works as a press officer for a political party and his lover, an elusive star fortuneteller turn the family upside down. The old man’s dementia often sends the young couple’s heads spinning as he confuses one for the other. The son wants the father to behave but time is running out. As memories resurface, the son prays for more time with his father while he still remembers him. THE SECRET DIARY OF A MOM-TO-BE Can : Baby Fook Sau Gei Lit : Revenge of the Baby d. Luk Yee Sum Dada Chan Jing, Kelvin Chu [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] As the old saying goes, a child is a gift from Heaven. But for Carmen, a child is a curse, a creature only out for revenge. A woman's life is forever changed when she becomes a Mom. Kiss goodbye to the thin waist, magnificent breasts and the late night wining and dining. Quality of life is tragically dragged down because of the midnight feeding and frequency of poop and pee. For years, Carmen has no intention to have children and has enjoyed her quiet married life with her husband. But when she becomes pregnant by accident, her job transfer to the U.S. has been indefinitely postponed and she must give up her beloved smokes and booze. To top it off, when her mother-in-law moves in under the pretense of looking after her, her life goes haywire along with her hormones. TRIER OF FACT Can : Sau Kyut Jeh Lit : Watchtower Guard d. Tong Hon Wai Louis Koo Tin Lok, Nick Cheung Ka Fai ON YOUR MOM, GET SET, GO! Can : Ma Ma Dik Sun Kei Siu Ji Lit : Ma Ma's Wonder Kid d. Jimmy Wan Chi Wan Sandra Ng Kwan Yu WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS Can : So Duk 2 Tin Dei Dui Kuet Lit : Drug Sweep 2 Heaven and Earth Duel d. Herman Yau Lai To Andy Lau Tak Wa, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Karena Lam Ka Yun, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Cherrie Ying Choi Yi Site : https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteStorm2.DrugLords/ Opening July 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the quadripartite drug market in Hong Kong, Jizo gradually expands in collaboration with Mexican drug lord across the border, followed by a chain of dog-eat-dog events which shock and bring the whole trade on high alert. On the other hand, Yu Shun-Tin, who hates drugs like poison because his father died of drugs when he was young, now a financial tycoon and a philanthropist, is offering a 100 million bounty to eliminate the No.1 drug dealer in Hong Kong, which causes a stir in society. Policeman Fung intended to try his best to collect evidence for arresting Jizo, but now he cannot but protect Jizo instead due to the bounty. Helplessly, he even receives a tempting offer from Tin which puts him into an internal struggle. A final battle has broken out between the two tycoons which were lesser-known brothers from the same triad. SHOCK WAVE 2 d. Herman Yau Lai To Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Ni Ni, Philip Keung Ho Man Opening Spring 2020 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] When a bomb went off unexpectedly during a police operation to disarm it, Poon Shing-Fung, a bomb disposal officer, got caught in the blast and thus lost one of his legs. Poon decided to leave the police service. Three years later, the police suspect Poon, who was found in a coma at the spot of a terrorist bombing attack, of being involved in several bombing attacks in the past two years. Poon can hardly remember his past and even his own identity due to Post Traumatic Amnesia. He plans to escape to find out the truth. Meanwhile, knowing the terrorist organization's schemes of destroying Hong Kong landmarks, Poon, as the key person between the police and the terrorist organization, would possibly save or destroy lives of the innocent civilians in the city... ATONEMENT AKA: IN TURMOIL Can : Ah Lung d. Mark Wu, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Fu Shun Ying, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Philip Keung Ho Man Length : 112 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Lung and his daughter Ying are each other’s only dependence. Unfortunately, Ying is taken by the kidnap gang during their first trip to Thailand. Lung stays in Thailand only to revenge the murder of Ying. Lung sacrifices everything to turn himself into a bloody revenger. Endless hatred gradually turns him into a sinner...can he be salvaged at the end? LINE WALKER 2 Can : Si Toh Hung Jeh 2 Dip Ying Hung Dung Louis Koo Tin Lok, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Grace Wong Kwan Hing, Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho, Jiang Peiyao, Joe Ma Tak Chung CHASING THE DRAGON II: WILD WILD BUNCH AKA : CHASING THE DRAGON II: MASTER OF RANSOM Can : Chak Wong Lit : King of Thieves d. Wong Jing, Jason Kwan Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Opening second quarter 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Before 1997, due to the ignorance of the British Administration of Hong Kong, criminal genius Logan savages Hong Kong with a series of notorious crimes. He kidnaps the first sons of the Hong Kong regals, Li and Lui, ransoming over 2 billion dollars. In fear of the offenders avenging, the subjects promise not to report to the police after ransoming the hostages, hence letting Logan and his team evade justice. The police forces of Hong Kong and the mainland are highly concerned with Logan's case and send Sky, a Hong Kong undercover agent to infiltrate into Logan's gang. Sky is brave and intelligent. After various challenges, he manages to get close to Logan and quietly awaits the opportune moment to take action. However, Logan is very careful and cunning. Since no one has reported his crimes, the police cannot arrest him until he makes his next move. After numerous probing attempts, Sky finally unveils the identity of Logan’s next kidnap target. Sky believes he has already gained Logan's trust, hence secretly contacts the police to plan their next move, only to realise it is just another test... Will Sky be able to complete his mission, save the hostage, and bring Logan to justice? [ HKFILMART SCREENDAILY ] A serial kidnapper has been targeting Hong Kong billionaires and is planning to expand his criminal activites in Macau. MY KICKASS WIFE d. Aman Chang Benny Chan Ho Man, Michelle Hu, Nat Chan Pak Cheung Opening second/third quarter 2019 VANGUARD Can : Gup Sin Fung d. Stanley Tong Kwai Lai Jackie Chan, Yang Yang, Ai Lun, Mu Qimiya [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Jackie Chan stars as Tang Huanting, the head of an International security agency known as Vanguard. Vanguard is hired when an accountant, Qin Guoli, learns of his friend's terrorist ties and leaks the information to the US government. In a subsequent bombing, Qin's friend dies. Tang discovers there was a sole survivor of the bombing; Omar, the son of the man Qin betrayed. Omar vows to avenge his family by attacking the people responsible for their deaths. He hires a fearsome group of mercenaries known as the Arctic Wolves to hunt down Qin and the only thing standing in their way is Vanguard. In London the Arctic Wolves attempt to kidnap Qin but their plans are foiled when Vanguard helps Qin escape. Qin still fears for his family and instructs Vanguard to protect his estranged daughter, Fareeda. Fareeda is on expedition in Africa and is ambushed and held captive with a Vanguard operative, Lei Zhenyu. A high octane chase ensues, from Africa to the Emirates. Omar captures Qin and hauls him to his headquarters in Dubai. Omar is intent on attacking a US aircraft carrier and needs Qin's intel to find his dead father's hidden resources to finish the job. Tang and the Vanguard team are the last hope to stop Omar. CLIMBERS d. Danie Lee Yan Kong Jackie Chan, Wu Jing, Jing Boran, Hu Ge, Zhang Ziyi Opening Lunar New Year 2020 TILL WE MEET AGAIN Can : Sun Chin Yeuk Sei Hau Steven Ma Chun Wai Opening November 2019 Can : Yut Miu Kuen Wong Lit : One Second Fist King Endy Chow Kwok Yin HELL BANK PRESENTS: RUNNING GHOST Can : Ming Tung Ngan Hung Dut Yeuk: Fan Sun Jung Ba Jin d. Mark Lee Wong Yau Nam, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Zeno Koo Tin Hin Can : Gwai Dei Fong Lit : Ghost Place Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Lam Yiu Sing, Wong Yat Ho ANITA d. Longman Leung Louise Wong, Terrance Lau [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This long-awaited biopic provides a vivid account of the remarkable life of Anita Mui in and behind the limelight, chronicling her journey from a child performer to becoming one of world's most recognized music icons. SILENCE OF SMOKE Can : Mun Yin Lit : Fragrant Smoke d. Yojiro Kakita Han Geng, Zhang Guoli, Xu Qing KNOCKOUT Can : Ngor Moon Wing Buk Yin Hei Lit : We Never Say Quit d. Roy Chow Hin Yeung Han Geng, Vivian Wu, Elena Cai Shuling, Philip Keung Ho Man, Janine Chang, Maxi Li, THE CALLING OF A BUS DRIVER Can : Ah Sok Dik Goo Si Lit : The Story of Ah Sok d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Philip Keung Ho Man, Edmond Leung Hon Man, Jacky Cai Jie --- [ NOW SHOWING ] WE ARE LEGENDS Can : Yup Teet Lung Lit : Enter the Iron Cage d. Daniel Chan Yee-Heng Lam Yiu Sing, Edward Ma Chi Wai, Yuen Qiu, Eric Kot Man Fai Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening March 21 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ywi05a62dn4 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Orphaned brothers Jack and Rabbit grow up in a martial arts club. Jack supports Rabbit’s study but cuts ties with him after Rabbit is caught for fighting underground and gets kicked out of school. Rabbit goes viral on the internet with videos of how he speedily knocks out his opponents, and is referred to as the King of Street Fights. Jack devotes himself into training and fighting in numerous competitions, setting a record of 59 wins. However, he is defeated at his first professional MMA fight while his opponent Jason humiliates his teacher and martial arts club on stage. To avenge for his brother, Rabbit challenges Jason for a fight... TOURNAMENT 7 DX-29 Can : Gik Dau 7 DX-29 d. Samuel Leong Sing Chi Chim Bing Hei, Sophia Ngan Chin Man, Ho Wai Ying, Joannabella (Bui Yi) Rating : III Opening March 21 2019 I WANT TO EAT YOUR PANCREAS d. Shinichiro Ushishima Japanese Animation Length : 108 mins. Opening March 21 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] She said, "I want to eat your pancreas." Spring time in April and the last of the cherry blossoms are still in bloom. The usually aloof bookworm with no interest in others comes across a book in a hospital waiting room. Handwritten on the cover are the words: "Living with Dying." He soon discovers that it is a diary kept by his very popular and genuinely cheerful classmate, Sakura Yamauchi, who reveals to him that she is secretly suffering from a pancreatic illness and only has a limited time left. It is at this moment that she gains just one more person to share her secret. Trying to maintain a normal life as much as possible, Sakura is determined to live her life to the fullest until the very last day. As her free spirit and unpredictable actions throw him for a loop, his heart begins to gradually change. My unforgettable spring. The best time of her life. MASQUERADE HOTEL Can : Ga Min Jau Dim d. Masayuki Suzuki Takuya Kimura, Masami Nagasawa, Takako Matsu, Atsuko Maeda Rating : IIA Length : 132 mins. Opening March 21 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/pZFVvr-B6Pg [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Three murders have occurred in the Tokyo area. Left behind in all of the murders is a series of baffling numbers – a possible hint as to the next crime – that sets off an investigation to uncover the identity of a serial murderer. Kosuke Nitta of the Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Division deciphers the numbers and believes the location of the next offense will occur at the Hotel Cortesia in Tokyo. The police decide to investigate from within the Hotel Cortesia and Nitta is assigned to investigate posing as a clerk at its front desk. Selected to train Nitta in the ways of working at the hotel is their first-rate clerk Naomi Yamagishi. Nitta has focused himself on unveiling the "masks" of the hotel guests and to discover who the killer is. However, Naomi sees her priority to be with that of the guests' comfort and safety. Butting heads constantly due to their differing opinions, Nitta and Yamagishi forge on with the investigation, eventually discovering each other's worth as, over time, a trust is built between them. Meanwhile, the case develops rapidly. The police and the hotel are backed into a corner. Sure enough, the true identity of the culprit of the mystery is none other than...... HIT AND RUN SQUAD d. Han Jun-hee Kong Hyo-jin, Ryu Jun-yeol, Cho Jung-seok, Yum Jung-ah, Jeon Hyu-jin, Kim Ki-bum Rating : IIB Length : 133 mins. Opening March 21 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/8UP8u3tdt94 BIKEMAN Can : Yau Yiu Wai, Yau Yiu Chui Tau Kwai d. Prueksa Amaruji Pachara Chirathivat, Sananthachat Thanapatpisal, Jennifer Kim Rating : IIA Length : 125 mins. Opening March 21 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xx8NJECF-Q8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Sakkarin" is a 25 years old guy who could not find a job as her mother wishes him to be a banker. To take care and make the family happy, he has to lies by wearing the bank uniform out of the house every morning before turns to his true self and his real job as a motorbike taxi. But, secrets don't exist in this world when he meets his high school crush "Jai", a real life banker, "A" Jai’s boyfriend and a bank director, and "Uncle Preecha", a friend of his father who always catches an eye on him. G AFFAIRS Can : G Sat d. Lee Chuek Pan Hanna Chan, Chapman To Man Chak, Huang Lu, Kyle Li Yam Sun, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Lam Sen, Griselda Yeung Cheuk Na Rating : III Length : 120 mins. Opening November 16 2018 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 10 2018 (Advanced Screenings) Opening March 14 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MDNkoJAIcKU [ MCL CINEMAS ] When a human head is discovered, the paths of a female student, a cellist, an autistic teenager, a police officer, a prostitute, a teacher and a dog are found to be serendipitously entwined. Who caused the death? What is the motive? Where is the body? Attempts to answer these questions lead to keywords starting with the letter "G". As the case is peeled back layer by layer, the complexity and desperation of the people living in Hong Kong today are slowly uncovered, and a suspenseful multifarious Hong Kong story is revealed. [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTVIAL 2018 ] The discovery of a human head ties a student, a cellist, an autistic teenager, a police officer, a prostitute, a teacher and a dog together in this ensemble mystery. KAMEN RIDER HEISEI GENERATIONS FOREVER d. Kyohei Yamaguchi Sou Okuno, Atsuhiro Inukai, Gaku Oshida, Shieri Ohata, Keisuke Watanabe, Eiji Akaso, Kaho Takada, Kouhei Takeda, Kensei Mikami, Shunsuke Daito, Takeru Satoh, Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening March 14 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/fOTIJnMCrMs [ MCL CINEMAS ] Something happens in the world which Sougo Tokiwa and Sento Kiryu lived in. Their companions are losing their memory one after the other as they are replaced by other people. The Super Time Jacker, Tid, appears. He orders Another Den-O and Another W to attack a boy called Shingo. During the fight of protecting Shingo, Sougo meets Ataru, a young man who loves Kamen Rider. Although Sougo saves Shingo, they are told by Ataru that "Kamen Rider doesn't exist in the reality." Why did he say so? And at the same time, Sento is brainwashed and manipulated by Tid... When and why Kamen Rider become fictional character? In order to find out the answer, Sougo and Sento follow Tid and arrive Kurougatake Ruins, the birthplace of the first Heisei Era Rider... THE PRINCE OF TENNIS BEST GAMES!! TEZUKA VS. ATOBE d. Keiichiro Kawaguchi Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 47 mins. Opening March 9 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/j8_GdiIO0-c [ COMING SOON ] SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT Can : Fung Lam For San Lit : Wind Forest Fire Mountain d. Juno Mak Chun Lung Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Gao Yuanyuan, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Lo Hoi Pang, Wilsom Lam Chun Yin Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Nikki Jiang Peiyao THE FATAL RAID Can : Lat Gaing Ba Wong Fa 2: Buk Yi Ji Jin Lit : Female Special Force 2: War of Dishonor d. Jacky Brother (Lee Chi Lun) Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Michael Tong Man Lung, Jade Leung Jung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Lin Min-Chen, Hidy Yu Hiu Tung, Jadie Lin (Lam Lam Kei), Kristy Yang Kung Yu, Benjamin Yuen Man Kit, Hang Chiu Sin Hung, Sharon Luk Sze Wan, Rating : IIB Length : 91 mins. Opening December 27 2018 (Preview) [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Twenty years ago, Inspector Tam, Hard Gor and Special Female Force team Madam Fong, Shirley and a group of commandos started a secret operation to chase a group of gangster across the border of Hong Kong. This led to a large and drawn-out firefight between the police and gangsters, resulting in Shirley and a number of commandos killed in operation. The incident caused Inspector Tam and Madam Fong having a nightmare in this twenty years. Twenty years later, An escort operation bringing Inspector Tam and Madam Fong with four new-generation Special Female Force teammate Alma, Yan Han, Sheila, and Yu Yu to Macau, a group of gangster stormed the operation and they find Hard gor is still alive..... LIMBO Can : JI CHI Lit : WISDOM TOOTH d. Soi Cheang Po Shui Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Cya Liu, Mason Lee, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Hanna Chan, Kumer So (Fui Hung), Hiroyuki Ikenuchi Opening 2018 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MWBfc02U3N4 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A serial killer is on the loose. Under public pressure to solve the case, the police reinstate veteran detective JIN on active duty and assign him to the case with rookie cop KAI. However, Jin's past returns to haunt him when he encounters TAO, the girl who killed Jin's wife and child in an accident. To redeem herself, Tao volunteers to work for Jin on the case. However, Jin can’t control his hatred for the person who destroyed his life. As the idealistic Kai and the emotionally unstable Jin clash over their vastly different investigation styles and Jin's abusive attitude towards Tao, the truth becomes increasingly blurred... IP MAN 4 d. Wilson Yip Wai Shun Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Wu Yue, Vanness Wu, Scott Adkins Opening Summer 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Ip Man has been living a peaceful life teaching Wing Chun. One of Ip’s students, Bruce Lee decides to open a Wing Chun school in the States. The local Kung Fu masters are not happy about it. Ip goes to the States and helps Lee to resolve the problems. Meanwhile, Ip also teaches Lee how to become a real Wing Chun master. Ip gains respect from China town and all across the States. He spreads the theory of Chinese Kung Fu to society and makes it popular in the world... THE KING Can : Gum Kuen Hak Mok d. Han Jae-Rim Jo In-Sung, Jung Woo-Sung, Bae Sung-Woo, Ryoo Joon-Yeol Rating : IIB Length : 134 mins. Opening December 2018 IT COMES d. Tetsuya Nakashima Junyichi Okada, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Haru Kuroki, Takako Matsu, Komastu Nana Opening March 2019 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Hideki and Kana Tahara are newlyweds. Hideki is excited about his future with Kana. One day, a mysterious person visits the company where Hideki works. Hideki's colleague conveys the visitor's message to Hideki "about Chisa-san case." As soon as Hideki hears the name Chisa, he becomes stunned. His wife is pregnant and they have picked the name Chisa for their baby. Only Hideki and Kana know the name. Soon the colleague that talked to the visitor has a mysterious death. Two years later, more mysterious cases take place around Hideki. He is then introduced to freelance writer Nozaki and his girlfriend Makoto Higa. THREE HUSBANDS Can : Sam Fu d. Fruit Chan Gor Chloe Maayan (Zeng Meihuizi), Chan Cham Man, Chan Kot Lui, Mak Keung, Larine Tang Yueping Rating : III Length : 101 mins. Opening November 25 2018 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 27 2018 Opening March 28 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/pNE0LKSm3dU [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2018 ] A woman lives on the sea with her three husbands. With an overactive libido, she heartily devotes herself to her work as a prostitute. EATING WOMEN Can : Gwai Muk Sik Tong AKA : TABERU ONNA d. Jiro Shono Kyoko Koizumi, Erika Sawajiri, Alice Hirose, Atsuko Maeda, Kyoka Suzuki, Yu Yamada, Mitsu Dan, Charlotte Kate Fox, Rating : IIB Length : 111 mins. Opening March 28 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/V_hUdm-rouw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] They're out there, sharing the same night and basking in the same moon glow as you are, regularly gathering at an old, traditional Japanese house in Tokyo which they call the "Mochi House." The owner, Tonko is an essayist who runs a used bookstore out of her home. She spends her days cooking up deliciously simple dishes in her kitchen and feeding them to her women friends. What women friends? Well, they include an editor trying her hardest to avoid men at all costs, a restaurant matron with a dangerous addiction to young men, a body parts model and mother of two who has recently separated from her husband, a television assistant producer bored with her overly doting boyfriend, a used clothing brand worker who can’t refuse any man, a wife whose husband has left her simply because she can't cook, and a bar maiden with the fortitude to remain forever devoted to one man. What they all have in common is a passion for good food, and the joy it brings them in relieving daily life stress. So these vibrant women, full of love and passion, prepare once again to gather for a delicious celebration of food and life. LOVE LIVE! SUNSHINE!! THE SCHOOL IDOL MOVIE OVER THE RAINBOW d. Kazuo Sakai Japanese Animation Length : 100 mins. Opening March 28 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_bOXpMdNLEw [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Idol group Aquors from Uranohoshi Girls' High School has won the final "Love Live!" contest. However, while preparing to enrol into a new school, the first- and second-year students run into trouble. Things turn worse when the third-year students go missing after going for a graduation trip. The separated Aquors members will now have to decide how to react to their situations and solve their problems. UNTIL I MEET SEPTEMBER'S LOVE Can : Yik Juen Si Hung Luen Seung Nei d. Toru Yamamoto Issey Takahashi, Haruna Kawaguchi, Kenta Hamano, Yuko Nakamura, Rina Kawaei, Yutaro Furutachi, Mickey Curtis Rating : I Length : 105 mins. Opening March 28 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AjmIPoykwDs [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Shiori moves into a slightly unusual apartment and makes a fateful encounter with her neighbor Hirano, an aspiring novelist. One day, she hears a mysterious voice in her new room -- "I'm talking to you from a year in the future. You're in danger." The voice travels across time and space to save Shiori from being robbed and murdered. When Shiori seeks advice from Hirano, he realizes that a "time paradox" will be caused by her life being saved. It means she will be erased from existence a year later. Shiori starts falling in love with Hirano, who tries desperately to help her, but their days together are numbered... EXTREME JOB Can : Ja Gai Duk Gung Dui Lit : Fried Chicken Special Force d. Lee Byeong-heon Ryu Seung-yong, Lee Hanee, Jin Sun-kyu, Lee Dong-hwi, Gong-myoung Rating : IIB Length : 111 mins. Opening March 28 2019 Teaser : https://youtu.be/BcS-Pk9h1ng [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The narcotics team works hard day and night, but their performance remains at an all-time low, leading them to become the ugly duckling of the police department and potentially face dismantlement. Captain KO gets intel about an international drug deal and embarks on a risky undercover mission with his entire team. In order to establish around-the-clock and up-close-and-personal surveillance, the team takes over a rundown chicken joint across the street from the drug gang’s safe house. But things take an unexpected turn when Detective MA’s yet unrevealed culinary talents begins to shine, turning the chicken restaurant famous overnight. Should we chase chickens or criminals? When customers begin to flock in, undercover work gets pushed to the back burner so the detectives can focus on frying chicken. As a result, the team misses the big drug deal, even though it happens right under their nose. Now, with nowhere to go, the detectives launch a desperate mop-up operation. FIRST NIGHT NERVES Can: Bak Gor Nui Yun Yut Toi Hei Lit : Eight Women, One Stage of Play d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Fay Bai Baihe, Qi Xi, Angie Chiu Nga Chi, Kiki Sheung Tin Ngor, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Kandy Wong Shan Yee, Kam Kwok Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening at the Busan International Film Festival Opening December 20 2018 Opening January 10 2019 Opening March 27 2019 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 4 2019 in Malaysia Trailer : https://youtu.be/35eeazhLhk8 An actress past her prime attempts to make a comeback, only to discover that she is to be acting alongside her biggest rival. [ BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong’s City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen’s buried resentments rise to the surface. P STORM Can : P Fung Bo d. David Lam Tak Luk Louis Koo Tin Lok, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Raymond Lam Fung, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Liu Kai Chi, Adam Pak Tin Nam, DaDa Chan Jing, Anika Xia Yan, Lo Hoi Pang, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Ken Law Ho Ming, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Law Mong Length : 97 mins. Opening April 4 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/8dmcBSPzwmY [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] William Luk suspects that the correctional officers in prison are bribed. He gets in prison as an undercover agent, discovering a prisoner Yuan colluded with the governor. Ming, officer from ICAC, co-operate with Liang, officer from Bureau of Anti-corruption, to chase a Mainland corrupted officer Yun, aka White Glove. William gets key information. He co-operate with Ming to plan an action crossing Hong Kong and Mainland China, targeting a group of criminals. THE LADY IMPROPER Can : Fei Fun Suk Nui Lit : Non Separated Mature Woman d. Tsang Tsui Shan Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Wu Kang-Jen, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Cecilia Yip Tung, Anthony Lau Wing, Alex Lam Tak Shun, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Cynthia Ho Mo Sze, Tai Bo, Kaki Sham, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum Rating : III Length : 108 mins. Opening December 13 2018 (Preview) Opening April 4 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/nFi7BZA7SoM [ EMPEROR MOTION PICTURES ] Ann, a repressed young lady whose psychological inability to consummate her marriage leads to divorce. But Ann’s drab demeanor begins to undergo seismic change after a life-changing encounter with a free-spirited chef revitalizes her in ways previously unimaginable. [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] A woman with a seemingly ideal life, Siu Man is abandoned by her husband partly due to her fear of intimacy. After several life crises, she decides to reboot her life by taking over her father’s restaurant. Siu Man eventually finds herself attracted to her new chef, a free spirit who treats cooking as serious philosophy. Tired of the shackles she placed on herself, Siu Man embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation. BODIES AT REST Can : Chum Muk Dik Jing Yun Lit : Silent Witness d. Renny Harlin Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Yang Zi, MC Jin, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Clara Lee, Feng Jiayi, Ma Shuliang, Length : 100 mins. Opening March 18 2019 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 11 2019 Opening July 18 2019 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A cat-and-mouse game unfolds over a single night when three armed criminals barge into a morgue, demanding the forensic doctor and his assistant to hand over a bullet lodged inside a corpse. While the criminals are in a desperate attempt to hide their true identities, the doctor finds himself sinking deeper and deeper into a quagmire as his past inadvertently catches up with him. Each explosive twist soon pushes the characters beyond their limits. [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] A forensics expert and his intern are working in the morgue when suddenly a group of masked thugs break in. The criminals demand access to a body that contains evidence to a crime that was committed recently. STILL HUMAN Can : Lun Lok Yun Lit : Fallen People d. Oliver Chan Siu Kuen Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Crisel Consunji, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Cecilia Yip Tung, Wong Ting Him Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening November 6 2018 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festval Opening April 11 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/A0eq_aNF5yg [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2018 ] Cheong-wing is a paralyzed man who has lost his family. Evelyn is a young woman who abandoned her dreams and her home to make a living abroad. Two people outcast and overlooked by society are brought together by fate when one enters the other's home to work as a domestic helper. Their co-habitation gets off a rocky start, but they develop a bond as they slowly come to see beyond each other's superficial qualities. 12 SUICIDAL TEENS Can : Sup Yi Gor Seung Sei Dik Hai Ji Lit : 12 Children Who Want To Die d. Yukihiko Tsutsumi Mahiro Takasugi, Arata Mackenyu, Hana Sugisaki, Takumi Kitamura, Kotone Furukawa, Yuina Kuroshima, Kenna Hashimoto Rating : IIB Length : 118 mins. Opening April 11 2019 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] A quiet day. 12 minors have gathered in a closed room of an abandoned hospital...to kill themselves. Going to their deaths together makes the prospect a little less scary, until they discover the body of a 13th teen, freshly dead. The sudden mystery casts a pall on their plan for a peacefully-executed self-euthanasia. Pausing to figure out the meaning of the 13th body, the teens explore the premises, uncovering clues to possible foul play and encountering strange occurrences. Someone else must know their plan. But how? Is there a killer among them? In a desperate search of answers, the 12 teens fall into tangle of doubt, lies, suspicion and recrimination, drawing out the real and brutal raw reasons they each seek to end their lives. But now they're all suspects, and no one can let down their guard. For at any moment, any might transform into a crazed killer. Everyone’s in a massive panic. Will they go to their deaths in peace or in violence? INNOCENT WITNESS Can : 5 Si Gung Hau Dik Jing Yun Lit : Witness Waiting At 5'O Clock d. Lee Han Jung Woo-Sung, Kim Hyang-Gi Rating : IIA Length : 129 mins. Opening April 11 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 'Soon-ho', who once worked as a lawyer for a civil rights organization, has set aside his beliefs and joined a large law firm. Working on a major case that could make him a partner, he wants to put 'Ji-woo', a teenager with autism and the only witness, on the stand to prove the innocence of a murder suspect. 'Ji-woo' has difficulties communicating, living in a world of her own. 'Soon-ho' tracks her down to ask her about what she witnessed, but is unable to even make a proper introduction. However, 'Soon-ho' does not give up and he tries to get 'Ji-woo' to open up. In time, he begins to understand 'Ji-woo' but the two are destined to meet in court as witness and attorney. THE TREASURE Can : Sun Bei Bo Jong Lit : MYSTERIOUS TREASURE d. Gordon Chan Ka Seung, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Fala Chen, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Michael Wong Man Tak Opening November 2 2017 Opening April 18 2019 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Cheung Chau is a resident from Cheung Chau Island in Hong Kong, who discovers a treasure map left by his father. Cheung always believes that he is the descendant of the legendary Chinese pirate from the 19th century, Cheung Po Tsai. Therefore, together with a couple of friends, Cheung decides to search for the mysterious treasure. Cheung's girlfriend's new boss, Cheng Kam Fu, brings in a magical machine which takes Cheung Chau back to the 19th century. After Cheung regains consciousness, he finds himself stranded in the middle of the ocean, during the sea battle in Qing Dynasty. In that era, Cheung is called Cheung Kai and Cheng Kam Fu is the legendary pirate Cheung Po Tsai. Through his adventures in the 19th century, Cheung learns that the true treasure he has been searching for has been in front of him all along. CHIBI MARIKO CHAN MOVIE: ONO AND SUGIYAMA Japanese Animation Opening April 2019 I'M LIVIN' IT AKA : I'M LIVING IT Can : Mak Lo Yun Lit : Wheat Road People AKA : Muk Lo Yun Lit : Man on A Strange Path d. Wong Hing Fan Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Alex Man Chi Leung, Cheung Tat Ming, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Cya Liu Yase, Zeno Koo Ting Hin, Wong Yui Ka Angie Shum Yat Ka, Lo Ho Yu, Opening June 20 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Whatever your position in this city where unbelievable wealth can be done or undone everyone can dream of a brighter life. Bok was considered once as a finance guru until he falls from grace when the stock market crashed and was sent to jail being accused public funds misappropriation. After doing his time he had to restart from scratch... A new life made of new values, new friends and new priorities... Destiny met him encounter again with Jane, an old friend aspiring to a singing career. She felt the need to help him. In his loneliness, Bok was spending all his night in a 24h fast food joint, he soon realized other people were just like him having this place as a "home". There is Mother with a dark past, a live blogger, always here with her daughter. Uncle Dang, whose wife lost all their saving in a stock crashed and suicide. He had a home but he wanted to stay in joint, as it reminds him the good old day with his wife. The lonely Sam had also using the place as a shelter, since a bog fight with his family and promised himself will never go back anymore. Sam has reminded Bok about his family problems, which he has no longer willing to face anymore. ?He don't want Sam experiences again what he did, and wanted to help him before faith is going too far... WARRIORS OF FUTURE AKA : VIRTUS Can : Ming Yut Jin Gei Lit : Tomorrow War Journal AKA : Mau Tung Jin Jung Lit : Spear Shield War d. Ng Yuen Fai Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sean Lau Chng Wan, Philip Keung Ho Man, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Tse Kwan Ho, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Ng Siu Hin, Wan Guopeng, Kevin Chu Kam Yin Opening June 27 2019 Teaser : https://youtu.be/lMFJijxmUFo [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the not-too-distant future, pollution and global warming have left Earth barren, a giant meteorite crashed down and an odd looking vine started to grow from it. While this vine, people called it Pandora, sucked up the smog and began to purify Earth, it also grew at high speed destroying anything in sight. When the genetic map of Pandora was revealed, genetic modification became the last hope for mankind. ENTER THE FAT DRAGON Can : Fei Lung Gor Gong Lit : Fat Dragon Crosses the River d. Kenji Tangiaki Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Wong Jing, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Jessica Jann Kei Ching, Naoto Takenaka, Joe Tee, Tetsu Watanabe, Chaney Lin (Lam Chau Nam), Wong Cho Lam, Lawrence Chou Chun Wai, Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung, Yan Hua, Hiro Hayama (Yip Shan Ho), Jim Chim Shui Man, Anthony Chan Yau, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Tyson Chak, Philip Ng Won Lung, Wong Jing Opening August 8 2019 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The 300-pound special agent Chu loses his convict in custody in Japan. Deeper trouble befalls when he finds himself pursued by both triads and police... --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * REMUS CHOY AND CHRISTINE ENG DATE AND TIME: Sunday, June 2 2019 @ 7 PM Monday, June 3 2019 @ 8:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Avalon Ballroom Theatre Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada https://www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/entertainment/event/remus-choy-and-christine-ng TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005664A7012E4D http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005664A7032E51 * EDMOND LEUNG DATE AND TIME: Saturday, June 1 2019 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada https://www.casinorama.com/Live/Artist/Edmond-Leung.aspx TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005632CCF54023 * TSAI CHIN CHIN'S MELODY 2019 US TOUR DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 18 2019 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Theatre Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/tsai-chin-us-tour-2019 TICKET PRICES: $ 198, 158, 118, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: JADE TICKET: https://www.facebook.com/JadeEntertainment Information: 626-964-4747 Fanta Travel and Tours www.fantatours.com 117 S San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel CA 91776 626-786-1881 Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 Heng Rong Trading 534 E Valley Blvd #9 San Gabriel CA 91776 818-445-0066 * ROSANNE LUI SHAN, JOEL CHAN SHAN CHUNG DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 11 2019 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Pano Hall Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Avenue Lincoln CA 95648 https://thundervalleyresort.com/entertainment/events TICKET PRICES: $228, 128, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: http://www.sellingticket.us/site/ticket-information.aspx https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C00565B972136AA * MIMI CHOO DATE AND TIME: Sunday, April 28 2019 @ 7 PM Monday, April 29 2019 @ 8:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Avalon Ballroom Theatre Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada https://www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/entertainment/event/mimi-choo TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005623ADB11CF2 http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005623ADB51CF5 * FEI YU-CHING FAREWELL CONCERT 2019 DATE AND TIME : Sunday, April 28 2019 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION: San Jose State Event Center San Jose State University 290 S. 7th Street San Jose CA 95192 TICKET PRICES: $ 228, 178, 138, 108, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.sellingticket.us/site/ * FEI YU-CHING FAREWELL CONCERT 2019 DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 27 2019 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Mandalay Bay Events Center Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89119 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 268, 228, 198, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 Bravo Travel 1287 E. 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Reno, NV 89501 TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET VENUE LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.sellingticket.us/site/ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700564BFC7B4925 * ROSANNE LUI AND JOE JUNIOR DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 5 2019 @ 9PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada https://www.casinorama.com/Live/Artist/Roseanne-Lui-and-Joe-Junior.aspx TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKET MASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004E45C02C49F * DAVE WANG AND LIN JILING DATE AND TIME: Saturday night/Sunday morning, March 31 2019 @ 1AM VENUE LOCATION: Circus Maximus Theater Caesars Casino Atlantic City 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City NJ 08401 TICKET PRICES: $ 128, 78, 58 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com * G.E.M. "QUEEN OF HEARTS" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Friday, March 22 2018 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 99 Grove St., San Francisco CA http://billgrahamcivic.com/events/g-e-m TICKET PRICES: VIP 308, 248, 208, 148, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1C005627DD577AB5 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday, March 17 2019 10 DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY d. Yamauchi Shigeyasu Japanese Animation 9 G AFFAIRS Can : G Sat d. Lee Chuek Pan Hanna Chan, Chapman To Man Chak, Huang Lu, Kyle Li Yam Sun, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Lam Sen, Griselda Yeung Cheuk Na 8 CAPHARNAUM d. Nadine Labaki Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shiferaw, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole 7 KAMEN RIDER HEISEI GENERATIONS FOREVER d. Kyohei Yamaguchi Sou Okuno, Atsuhiro Inukai, Gaku Oshida, Shieri Ohata, Keisuke Watanabe, Eiji Akaso, Kaho Takada, Kouhei Takeda, Kensei Mikami, Shunsuke Daito, Takeru Satoh, 6 ON THE BASIS OF SEX d. Mimi Leder Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer 5 GREEN BOOK d. Peter Farrelly Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini 4 FALL IN LOVE AT FIRST KISS Can : Yut Mun Ding Ching d. Frankie Chen Yu-Shan Darren Wang, Jelly Lin Yun, Louis, Christopher Lee 3 HAPPY DEATH DAY 2 U d. Christopher Landon Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Phi Vu 2 ESCAPE ROOM d. Adam Robitel Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Jay Ellis 1 CAPTAIN MARVEL d. Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Brie Lawson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Annette Bening, Lashana Lynch, Clark Gregg, Gemma Chan, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS FALL IN LOVE AT FIRST KISS Rating : I Length : 122 mins. Opening February 14 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_Xiw99MfGtc [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Adapted from Japanese manga series "Itazura na Kiss", which tells of a teenage girl who falls in love with her fellow senior since their first day of high school but does not tell him about it at first. When an earthquake destroys her house, she and her father move into the house of her father's college buddy, who happens to be the father of the boy she loves. KAMEN RIDER HEISEI GENERATIONS FOREVER Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening March 14 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/fOTIJnMCrMs [ MCL CINEMAS ] Something happens in the world which Sougo Tokiwa and Sento Kiryu lived in. Their companions are losing their memory one after the other as they are replaced by other people. The Super Time Jacker, Tid, appears. He orders Another Den-O and Another W to attack a boy called Shingo. During the fight of protecting Shingo, Sougo meets Ataru, a young man who loves Kamen Rider. Although Sougo saves Shingo, they are told by Ataru that "Kamen Rider doesn't exist in the reality." Why did he say so? And at the same time, Sento is brainwashed and manipulated by Tid... When and why Kamen Rider become fictional character? In order to find out the answer, Sougo and Sento follow Tid and arrive Kurougatake Ruins, the birthplace of the first Heisei Era Rider... G AFFAIRS Rating : III Length : 120 mins. Opening November 16 2018 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 10 2018 (Advanced Screenings) Opening March 14 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MDNkoJAIcKU [ MCL CINEMAS ] When a human head is discovered, the paths of a female student, a cellist, an autistic teenager, a police officer, a prostitute, a teacher and a dog are found to be serendipitously entwined. Who caused the death? What is the motive? Where is the body? Attempts to answer these questions lead to keywords starting with the letter "G". As the case is peeled back layer by layer, the complexity and desperation of the people living in Hong Kong today are slowly uncovered, and a suspenseful multifarious Hong Kong story is revealed. [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTVIAL 2018 ] The discovery of a human head ties a student, a cellist, an autistic teenager, a police officer, a prostitute, a teacher and a dog together in this ensemble mystery. DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening February 28 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/7BsnSuBLblM [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] This is a New "Saiyan" Story. Earth is at peace following the Tournament of Power. Goku, knowing that there are ever-stronger forces in the universe he has yet to encounter, spends all of his time training to achieve another level. One fateful day, a Saiyan appears before Goku and Vegeta who they have never seen before: Broly. How can a Saiyan – who had all supposedly been annihilated after the destruction of Planet Vegeta – appear on Earth? With the return of Frieza from hell, a fierce battle awaits these three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies. ------ For the week starting March 16 2019 15 IMPOSTER Can : Ngai Yun Alfred Hui Ting Hung https://youtu.be/j5aiSbJsRGk 14 LOVE FINDS A WAY Can : Ngam Shek Nui Dik Fa G.E.M. (Tang Chi Kei) https://youtu.be/I1Kx8Ii4eYk 13 DISTANCE OF TIME Can : Si Gan Dik Yuen Fong Jason Zhang (Cheung Kit) https://youtu.be/jbxdTjO2rVA 12 SHAPING Can : Sok Jo Nicholas Tse Ting Fung Feat. Jackson Wang https://youtu.be/_V6nXXq7jV8 11 BIG SLEEP Can : Dai Min Cyndi Wang (Wong Sum Ling) https://youtu.be/VS1lvYuW3LQ 10 SPRING SEA Can : Chun Hoi Xu Wei https://youtu.be/Fk5t-IM__-0 9 LONG TIME NO SEE Can : Ho Gau Buk Gein Chen Chusheng (Chan Chor Sun) https://youtu.be/Oyfzx5zBVPU 8 IMPERFECT LOVE Can : Gong Ho Dik Seung Hau Lin Yanjun (Lam Yin Chun) https://youtu.be/EL3Zo6Gt68w 7 WHALE FALL Can : King Lok Silence Wang Sulong (Wong So Lung) https://youtu.be/bkjowmAvZwU 6 HALF A LIFE Can : Boon Gor Yun Sun Ashin https://youtu.be/o8m4OKN_QYs 5 LOVE LIVE TO US Can : Ngor Moon Man Shui Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/Vo9d7LKtYbc 4 LOVE IN TROUBLED TIMES Can : Luen Sai Ching Lui Leo Ku Kui Ke https://youtu.be/TWkVtt0Q5OU 3 HUBBY Can : No Gung Jolin Tsai (Choi Yi Lam) https://youtu.be/UYWUAQhhR_g 2 THE WIND RISES Can : Hei Fung Liu Wu Qingfeng (Ng Ching Fung) https://youtu.be/zsazLW9apys 1 TALENT Can : Tin Fun Joker Xue (Sit Ji Him) https://youtu.be/eN9Lp79zkK8 === INTEGRITY Opening February 8 2019 in Australia and New Zealand, the U.S. and Canada http://www.tangren.film/integrity/ https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/integrity https://amctheatres.com/movies/integrity-59272 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Opening Feburary 7 2019 SYDNEY EVENT George Street 505-525 George Street 02 9273 7300 EVENT Burwood 100 Burwood Road 02 9715 2282 EVENT Macquarie Cnr Herring and Waterloo Rd 02 8879 3500 EVENT Hurtsville Rooftop Westfield Shopping Centre, Cnr Park Road and Cross St 02 8558 9200 EVENT Bondi Junction Level 7 & 8 Westfileld Shopping Town, 500 Oxford Street 02 9273 7360 EVENT Liverpool Rooftop Level Westfield Shopping Centre, Elziabeh Drive 02 9601 4611 HOYTS Chatswood Mandarin Cnr Albert & Victor Sts Chatswood NSW 2067 (02) 9003 3830 HOYTS Broadway Cnr Greek & Bay Street Broadway NSW 2007 (02) 9003 3820 HOYTS Eastgardens 152 Bunnerong Rd Eastgardens NSW 2036 (02) 9003 3860 READINGS Rhodes 1 Rider Boulevard Rhodes 2138 NSW Phone : (02) 9736 7900 READINGS Auburn 9 100 Parramatta Road Auburn 2144 NSW Phone : (02) 9647 0900 MELBOURNE HOYTS Melbourne Central Cnr Swanston and Latrobe Street Melbourne VIC 3000 1300 357 357 HOYTS Chadstone 1341 Dandenong Rd Chadstone VIC 3148 (03) 9026 9910 HOYTS Highpoint Rosamond Rd Maribyrnong VIC 3032 (03) 9026 9960 HOYTS District Docklands 440 Docklands Drive Docklands VIC 3008 VILLAGE Century City 285-287 Springvale Rd Glen Waverley VIC 3150 1300 555 400 VILLAGE Crown Casino Shop 50, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006 VILLAGE Jam factory 500 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141 VILIAGE Geelong 11 194-200 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220 Chinatown Cinema Level 1, 200 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 BRISBANE EVENT Garden City Mt Gravatt Westfield Garden City Cnr Logan and Kessels Roads 07 3849 0011 EVENT Myer Centre Level 3, Myer Centre, Elizabeth Street 07 3027 9999 HOYTS Sunnybank Cnr Main St and McCullough St Sunnybank QLD 4109 (07) 3339 9720 GOLD COAST EVENT Australia Fair Cinemas Level 1, Australia Fair Shopping Centre 42 Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215 07 5571 2666 EVENT Pacific Fair Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Level 1, Hooker Blvd (07) 5504 1401 READINGS Harbour Town Cnr Gold Coast Highway & Oxley Drive Harbour Town 4216 QLD Phone : (07) 5500 9700 ADELAIDE HOYTS Norwood Cnr Gold Coast Highway & Oxley Drive Harbour Town 4216 QLD Phone : (07) 5500 9700 EVENT GU FILM HOUSE 128 Hindley St (08) 8210 6000 PERTH HOYTS Carousel 1382 Albany Hwy Cannington WA 6107 (08) 9466 4900 EVENT Innaloo 57 Liege Street (08) 9446 8222 CANBERRA HOYTS Belconnen Level 3, Benjamin Way Belconnen ACT 2617 (02) 6223 5300 EVENT Capitol Cinemas Manuka 6 Franklin Street (02) 6295 9042 AUCKLAND EVENT Queen Street Metro Building, Level 3, 291-297 Queen St 09 369 2400 EVENT St Lukes Level 2 Westfield St Lukes, St Lukes Rd 03 369 2443 EVENT Albany 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany 09 369 2313 EVENT Manukau City Level 1, Westfield Manukau City, Amersham Way Entrance 09 369 2444 HOYTS Botany Downs 588 Chapel Road Botany Downs, AUCKLAND 2016 0508 4 HOYTS (0508 446 987) HOYTS Sylvia Park 286 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington, AUCKLAND 0508 4 HOYTS (0508 446 987) HAMILTON HOYTS Metro 12 Ward Street Hamilton 3204 07 850 3610 CHRISTHURCH HOYTS Riccarton Westfields Riccarton Riccarton, CHRISTCHURCH 0508 4 HOYTS (0508 446 987) DUNEDIN READINGS Dunedin Dunedin Central 33 The Octagon Dunedin Central 9016 Phone : (03) 974 6700 UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND Opening February 8 2019 LONDON VUE WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY 2 Stratford Place Stratford London E20 1EJ VUE PICADILLY 19 Lower Regent Street London SW1Y 4LR ODEON HAYMARKET London Haymarket - ODEON Luxe 11-18 Panton Street London SW1Y 4DP ODEON SOUTHAMPTON West Quay Road Southampton SO15 1RE LIVERPOOL ODEON LIVERPOOL 1 14 Paradise Street Liverpool L1 8JF MANCHESTER VUE MANCHESTER PRINTWORKS The Printworks 27 Withy Grove Manchester M4 2BS ODEON MANCHESTER GREAT NORTHERN 235 Deansgate Manchester M3 4EN BIRMINGHAM CINEWORLD BIRMINGHAM BROAD ST 181 Broad Street Birmingham B15 1DA Phone: 0330 333 4444 ODEON Luxe Birmingham Broadway Plaza 220 Ladywood Middleway Birmingham B16 8LP GLASGOW CINEWORLD RENFREW ST 7 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3AB Phone: 0330 333 4444 DUBLIN CINEWORLD DUBLIN Parnell Centre Parnell Street Dublin Dublin 1 Phone: 0818 304 204 NEWCASTLE CINEWORLD NEWCASTLE Newcastle upon Tyne The Gate Newgate Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5TG Phone: 0330 333 4444 SHEFFIELD ODOEN SHEFFIELD Sheffield - ODEON Luxe Arundel Gate Sheffield S1 1DL CARDIFF CINEWORLD CARDIFF Mary Ann Street Cardiff CF10 2EN Phone: 0330 333 4444 UNITED STATES AND CANADA Opening February 8 2019 LOS ANGELES AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 450 N Atlantic Blvd Monterey Park, CA 91754 AMC Puente Hills 20 1560 South Azusa Avenue City of Industry, CA 91748 AMC Tustin 14 2457 Park Avenue Tustin, CA 92782 AMC Orange 30 20 City Blvd West Orange, CA 92868 REGAL University Town Center 6 Edwards University Town Center 6 4245 Campus Drive Irvine CA 92612 (844) 462-7342 SAN FRANCISCO AMC Mercado 20 3111 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054 AMC Metreon 16 135 4th St Suite 3000 San Francisco, CA 94103 CINEMARK Daly City 20 1901 Junipero Serra Blvd. Daly City CA 94015 650-994-2488 CINEMARK Union City 25 Century 25 Union Landing 32100 Union Landing Union City CA 94587 510-487-9347 SAN DIEGO AMC La Jolla 12 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr La Jolla, CA 92037 SACRAMENTO REGAL Laguna Village 12 UA Laguna Village 12 8755 Center Pkwy Sacramento, CA 95823 FREMONT Ciné Lounge Fremont 7 39160 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont, CA 94538 510-598-4171 NEW YORK AMC Empire 25 234 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 AMC Jersey Gardens 20 651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth NJ 07201 College Point Multiplex Cinemas 2855 Ulmer St Flushing, NY 11354 REGAL Galleria Mall Stadium 16 2001 South Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 (844) 462-7342 ALBANY Regal Crossgates Mall 18 + IMAX One Crossgates Mall Road Albany NY 12203 CHICAGO AMC River East 21 322 East Illinois Street Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 596-0333 SAVOY GOODRICH Savoy 16 IMAX 232 W. Burwash Savoy IL 61874 CHAMPAIGN AMC Champaign 13 910 Meijer Dr Champaign, Illinois 61822 SEATTLE AMC Pacific Place 11 600 Pine Street - Ste 400 Seattle, WA 98101 CINEMARK Century Sea Tac Mall 16 + XD Century Federal Way and XD 2001 S. Commons, The Commons at Federal Way, Federal Way WA 98003 253-946-0942 WASHINGTON D.C. AMC Hoffman 22 206 Swamp Fox Road Alexandria Virginia 22314 AMC Rio Cinemas 18 9811 Washingtonian Ctr., Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 BOSTON AMC Loews Boston Common 19 175 Tremont St Boston, MA 02111 PHILADELPHIA AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 2121 NJ-38 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 PITTSBURGH AMC Waterfront 22 300 West Waterfront Dr. West Homestead, PA 15120 PHOENIX AMC Centerpoint 11 730 South Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281 COLUMBUS AMC Lennox Town Centre 24 777 Kinnear Rd Columbus, OH 43212 VALLEY VIEW CINEMARK At Valley View & XD 6001 Canal Road Valley View OH 44125 216-447-8820 HOUSTON AMC Studio 30 2949 Dunvale Houston, TX 77063 AMC Gulf Pointe 30 11801 S Sam Houston Pkway E, Houston, Texas 77089 DALLAS CINEMARK Legacy & XD 7201 N Central Expressway Plano TX 75025 972-527-4385 AMC Grapevine Mills 30 3150 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine TX GRAPEVINE NCG Lansing Eastwood 18 + Xtreme NCG Lansing @ Eastwood Towne Center 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing, MI 48912 Showtimes: (517) 316-9100 Office: (517) 316-9101 LAS VEGAS AMC Town Square 18 6587 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89119 BALTIMORE CINEMARK Egyptian 24 + XD 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover MD 21076 443-755-8990 ATLANTA REGAL Hollywood 24 @ I-85 3265 Northeast Expy NE Chamblee, GA 30341 EUGENE REGAL Valley River Stadium 15 & IMAX 500 Valley River Center Eugene OR 97401 PORTLAND Regal Cinemas Fox Tower 10 846 SW Park Ave Portland OR 97205 BLOOMINGTON AMC CLASSIC Bloomington 11 1351 S College Mall Rd Bloomington Indiana 47401 LIVONIA AMC Livonia 20 19500 Haggerty Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 MIAMI-FORT LAUDERDALE AMC Sunset Place 24 5701 Sunset Dr #300 South Miami, FL 33143 MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL AMC Inver Grove 16 5567 Bishop Ave Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 HONOLULU REGAL Dole Cannery 18 with IMAX & RPX 735 Iwilei Rd Honolulu, HI 96817 TORONTO CINEPLEX Cinemas Markham & VIP 79 Enterprise Blvd #169 Markham, ON L6G 0E7, Canada CINEPLEX Cinemas Yonge Dundas 10 Dundas Street East #402 Toronto, ON M5B 2G9, Canada CINEPLEX Coliseum Scarborough Cinemas Scarborough Town Centre 300 Borough Drive, Scarborough ON, M1P 4P5 CINEPLEX Richmond Hill 8725 Yonge Street Richmond Hill ON L4C 6Z1 (905) 709-8755 CINEPLEX Scotiabank Scotiabank Theatre Toronto 259 Richmond Street West Toronto ON M5V 3M6 OTTAWA CINEPLEX Odeon South Keys Cinemas 2214 Bank Street Ottawa ON K1V 1J6 (613) 736-1115 WINDSOR CINEPLEX SilverCity Windsor Cinemas 4611 Walker Road Windsor ON N8W 3T6 (519) 966-6888 KITCHENER Landmark 10 Waterloo 415 The Boardwalk Waterloo ON N2T 0A6 (519) 576-7600 VANCOUVER CINEPLEX SilverCity Riverport Cinemas 14211 Entertainment Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K4, Canada CINEPLEX International Village 88 W Pender St Vancouver BC V6B 6N9 NEW WESTMINSTER Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster Skytrain Station Skytrain Level 390-800 Carnarvon Street New Westminster BC V3M 1G2 604-521-6564 MONTREAL CINEPLEX Odeon Forum Cinemas 2313 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest #101 Montreal, QC H3H 1N2, Canada CALGARY CINEPLEX Odeon Crowfoot Crossing Cinemas 91 Crowfoot Terrace NW Calgary AB T3G 2L5 (403) 547-3316 EDMONTON CINEPLEX Cinemas City Movies 12 5074 130 Avenue Edmonton AB T5A 5A9 (780) 472-9779 HALIFAX CINEPLEX Scotiabank Theatre Halifax 190 Chain Lake Dr Halifax NS B3S 1C5 (902) 876-4800 ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com