From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (May 23 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. Fan Yik Man who celebrates her birthday on the 28th B. Charmaine Sheh Sze Man who celebrates her birthday on the 28th C. Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi who celebrates her birthday on the 24th D. Louis Yuen Siu Cheung who celebrates her birthday on the 23rd E. Chrissie Chau Sau Na who celebrates her birthday on the 22nd F. Mary Jean Reimer (Yung Jing Jing) who celebrates her birthday on the 22nd and will wed Sean Ho at the end of last year G. Wyman Wong Wai Man who celebrates his birthday on the 21st 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2019/05/29) The film MO YEH CHA (FEMALE YAKSHA) yesterday held a worship ceremony. Actor David Siu Chung Hung, Wylie Chiu Shek Chi, Yuri Chen and Bonde Sham Lok Yi attended. This time in the film Siu Chung Hung and Chiu Shek Chi played a criminal couple. Yesterday Shek Chi wore red to perform a scene in which Siu Chung Hung persuaded her on a end stage cancer death bed to hang herself. Shek Chi said that earlier she already worked on the morgue scene. He was very disrespected toward the corpse. Siu Chung Hung joked that he only wanted to examine the sexy corpse. They would have some intimate scenes in the film and naturally bodily contact. Shek Chi said that in one scene Siu Chung Hung added something on his own, but the corpse examination scene would be very entertaining. Thus for the result she did not have any problem. She also knew that this time he recommended her for the role. Did she get any lai see for hanging herself in the film? Shek Chi said that she basically had to die in every act, if she had to get lai see she probably would have received a lot. Siu Chung Hung joked that this time he received the biggest lai see in his career. "I got it several days ago. When we shot on location at the Pak Tam Chung park and the camera hit my head, I got fives stitches and HK$ 1,000 in lai see." He showed the wound to reporters. Luckily he did not need to shave his hair for the stitches, otherwise he would lose continuity. Shek Chi pretended to strangle him and said, "After he got hurt we had to shoot a scene in which I strangle him. I forgot and choked him very hard. Luckily he wasn't hurt again!" * (2019/05/28) Max Zhang Jin in the crime action film INVINCIBLE DRAGON (GAU LUNG BUK BAI) not only had series of action films but also had a fight with champion Anderson Silva. He admitted that he was a little scared because his co-star was the sharpest in actual fight experience. Earlier Zhang Jin talked about the production. He said that the worst was braving the cold in the winter because his body was full of blood and glass. He also had to jump eight steps ladder, for which he jumped too high and hit his head. Then he lay on the ladder and injured his back. Because the ladder had no padding, later he learned that he had a soft tissue hyperaemia. The swelling did not go down until a week later. Zhang Jin in the film fought with champion Anderson Silva. He admitted that when he found out he was a little scared. "Before making the film, I watched many of his matches. He won over ten matches in a row, in one he broke his leg and rested for a long time. Now he is already recovered. (Is Anderson the strongest opponent in your career?) He is the sharpest in actual fight experience. He fought in MMA, even if he was on the ground he would keep fighting. Sometimes he would forget that he was making a movie and keep fighting." Did his wife Ada Choi Siu Fun tell him to be careful? Zhang Jin said that instead his older daughter was worried. "I should my photo with Anderson to her. She was scared and asked if I was making a movie, because she couldn't tell between a film production and reality. Later on the set I called her and asked Anderson to say hello to her, then she was better." Another selling point of the film would be when Zhang Jin and JuJu Chan Yuk Wan fought in a 1 to 1 scale light rail car, in the process the light rail would derail and flip. * (2019/05/27) Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Philip Keung Ho Man and BabyJohn Choi Hong Yik starred in the psychological suspense crime film CHAN YING HUNG GAN (RUINED SHADOW SPACE). Yesterday the production took place in Mei Foo. In the story the Stephy played forensic psychologist and the Hak Jai played veteran cop investigated multiple murders in the city, similar to the hit Taiwan drama THE WORLD BETWEEN US. Stephy said that in order to play a forensic psychologist she did her research and memorized professional terms. Has she had emotional illness before? She said, "I have been unhappy and suspected that I had emotional illness. This time the character has enormous emotional upheaval, sometimes I cry for no reason." Has her character scared her boyfriend? Stephy said that she already told him in advance. "I told him that the character is very heavy and told him not to be scared." She also revealed that her boyfriend has been working on a role that was just as heavy in Taiwan. Speaking of her friend Kary Ng Yu Fei's pregnancy, when would it be her turn to deliver some good news? Stephy said that she has not planned to. "I don't want to limit myself, which would bring enormous pressure. I just let it be." Hak Jai in the film played father and daughter with child star Wong Sze Nga. After working together on LITTLE BIG MASTER (NG GOR SIU HAI DIK HAU JEUNG) Hak Jai was surprised how much Chu Nui has grown. Before the shoot she was almost recognizable to him. Hak Jai revealed that later he would go to Thailand for another new film and play a Chinese Thai. In the film he would have to speak Thai and Putonghua. Although he would have to work hard on learning Thai, he was very excited to learn that he would be able to work with Best Actress Joan Chen. BabyJohn revealed that in the film he would play a teacher who suffered from parental complaints. For his students' future, he thought of ways to punish monster parents. The scene was very heavy. During the shoot ten or twenty children kept asking him questions, which made it hard for him to get into the character. He said, "If today you ask me would I be a parent, my answer would be no." BabyJohn also said that he had a connection with the film company. His first lead role was at Mr. Ha Yu's invitation. Recently he formed a new company, and he gave his first to Mr. Ha Yu. * (2019/05/24) Jennifer Yu Heung Yi earlier attended a Hong Kong Open University film society event and shared with students how film inspired her childhood. She said that in school she already rented videos to watch at home. She also went to the movies. "In elementary school I didn't know how to watch drama, I mainly watched commercial light comedy. Film brought me a lot of joy in my childhood, watching comedy together was a family activity." As an actor now, she hoped to be able to bring something to others through film. "In recent years Hong Kong films have less comedy, instead they are more movies about the community and humanity. Children now are different from my childhood, the school pressure is enormous. Maybe these films are more suitable for them. Like DISTINCTION (FEI TUNG FAN HEUNG), many parents brought their children to watch, learn about other things in the community and make them think." * (2019/05/24) "Demon director" Dante Lam Chiu Yin's new film THE RESCUE (GUNG GUP GAU WOON) earlier wrapped up production in Mexico. This time Director Lam asked Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Ian Wang, Xin Zhilei and Carlos Chan Ka Lok to star. New additions Ian Wang and Xin Zhilei said that although Director Lam was a "demon" he did everything himself. Injured from a previous Lam Chiu Yin film, Chan Ka Lok praised the director for being very willing to take risks. Before his explosion scene the director would personally test the mark, boosting the team morale even higher. Costing over HK$ 800 million, THE RESCUE in order to perfectly display rescue heroes in various everyday danger not only constructed a sea rescue command center in Fuzhou but also went to shoot on location in Mexico in order to achieve the most realistic disaster scene. New addition Ian Wang, the only female member Xin Zhilei and Chan Ka Lok in company of Director Lam had physical training on land and in water. When asked whether Director Lam was a "demon" as rumored, Ian Wang said, "He definitely is a demon, but the director is not as strict as rumored because he demands even more of himself. He does everything himself. When he asked you to get into the water, he would go in with you. Thus everyone on the team was very united and respected the director very much. Luckily earlier I trained with the director, which left me spending more time in the gym than in bed and achieving fitness beyond what was asked for. I was able to get over any minor accidents during the shoot." Actually earlier while shooting in the straits of Xiamen, the day before the shoot had great weather. Yet during the shoot the wind and the rain suddenly became very strong. Ian Wang due to water pressure lost his hearing temporarily. "In one scene I had to get on a helicopter after diving. Originally I had to depressurize, after I got out of the water I didn't know my ear had problems. Later Director Lam recommended a doctor to me, after examination my right ear was confirmed to be completely deaf and my left right only had 50% hearing ability. If I delayed treatment further I might have permanent hearing loss. This time I also learned to fly a plane for the performance and had a piloting scene. Originally Xin Zhilei was asked to take over the control, but she actually went to fly the plane. Everyone was so scared that they screamed for her not to." Last time for OPERATION RED SEA Lam Chiu Yin asked the agile Jiang Luxia to fight nonstop. This time it was the turn of Xin Zhilei, Consort Jia in RUYI'S ROYAL LOVE IN THE PLACE. Xin Zhlei even was fortunately enough to play a couple with lead actor Peng Yu-Yan. Lam Chiu Yin's level of strictness made no gender difference. The film's only sea rescue female team member Xin Zhilei said, "The director isn't demon like at all, he is a 'demon king'. Actually when I watched OPERATION MEKONG and OPERATION RED SEA, I also knew that working on Director Lam's movies would be torture. So I was mentally prepared. Yet after arriving in the team I truly experienced the demon director's might. I basically trained like the men everyday, working out, diving. I used to only know the breast stroke, but I not only know various swimming styles but also diving. Although the director is very strict about our physical training, actually the director cares about the actors a lot normally." In 2015 Carlos Chan Ka Lok had an accident while making TO THE FORE (POR FUNG) and broken his left arm. 4 years later he worked with Director Lam again. Ka Lok said, "You get back up where you fell down". He also admitted that last time he was so nervous and excited that he overlooked his safety. This time he made sure he was ready before he went to work. He said, "Last time I was too excited, I wasn't focused enough so I wiped out and got hurt. This time I am fully prepared in every aspect, but the director would personally demonstrate the scene every time. For example in an explosion scene, the director told me the explosion would be very close to me. When I officially took my mark, the action director told me that Director Lam personally tested the mark for me without any protective gear. Because of that I was very at ease on the set. His work attitude boosted the entire team's morale even more." * (2019/05/24) The 72nd Cannes International Film Festival earlier announced its master class line up. Zhang Ziyi was the first Asian filmmaker to be invited to the Master Class event. Cannes Master Class was an official event of the Cannes Film Festival. At the Master Class, Zhang Ziyi admitted that at age 40, when she watched CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON she had a different experience. She also said that Wong Kar Wai was a very important person in her life and career, from being afraid of him to thankful for him! With 20 years in the business, Zhang Ziyi was the first Asian filmmakers and the youngest female filmmakers to be invited since the creation of the Master Class. One of her representative film CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON was shown again at the film festival and thousands of people watched the classic again. Director Ang Lee set a video in English for his lead actress Zhang Zyi and thanked Ziyi for this film's success around the world. Zhnag Ziyi posted the video on social media. "This surprise brought me to tears, I am grateful for what I have." Zhang Ziyi at the "Master Class" veteran actor forum talked about CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON. At only 20 she did not understand the deeper meaning of the story, so she could only put all of her effort into the fight scenes. Now at age 40, watching CROUCHING again she had a different experience and understood the theme that the film wanted to examine, "People have to honestly face themselves" and "Do you want to pursue free love?" In addition, when Zhang Ziyi talked about Wong Kar Wai she shed tears many times. She praised Wong Kar Wai as a very important person in her life and career. Zhang Ziyi said, "Wong Kar Wai in my entire life and career is a very important person. The first time when we worked together on 2046, I was never able to see his eyes. You can imagine, to a 20 something year old new actor how frightening that was. That character required 3 and a half hour for make up, everyday steam was required for hair. This was the look Wong Kar Wai asked for, so that was how he tortured us." Ziyi recalled at the time she had no script. In the three and a half hour of preparation time she had no line to prepare for. She asked her manager to get her sake. Ziyi said, "Because I was afraid, afraid of Wong Kar Wai whose eyes can't be seen. I was afraid that when the entire shoot was in a Cantonese environment I didn't understand a single word. I was afraid I didn't know my character, had no sense of security at all. Yet I felt like the weed that was burnt to its end, I was able to live in a particularly bad environment. I never thought past one day. One day when I really saw Wong Kar Wai removed his glasses, my eyes were very wide. Actually I didn't need to be so nervous. He was the director who understood me the most out of them all." Later when they made THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI), Zhang Ziyi revealed that it was when her life was the least smooth. She said, "Under a very panicked and worried condition, I worked everyday. One day I invited him (Wong Kar Wai) to my break room. I very bravely asked, 'Can you give me time off?' Stopping for a day would cost a lot of production budget, but he agreed. I remembered at the time he knew I was in a particularly difficult condition. He held me and said, 'When you want to come back to the set, I will be waiting for you.' He enabled me to win 12 trophies, and is an important friend in life. When I was 5 months pregnant, he was the first person to find out." Because of Wong Kar Wai's concern and care, Zhang Ziyi openly promised, "In the future no matter what character Wong Kar Wai wants me to play, whether the preparation would require three or five years, I would be willing to keep going with him." At the event, the host asked Zhang Ziyi about her competitive relationship with Fan Bingbing, Vicki Zhao Wei and other contemporary actresses. Zhang Ziyi after listening to the translator joked, "Your question doesn't seem to be too friendly." She paused and said that in every business and era competition exists, she never minded it at all. She said, "I am already 40, now young actors are in their teens. Many people have a lot of influence. What I can do is to do what is front of me well, everything else is beyond my control." Then she asked the host, "Are you satisfied?" The crowd cracked up and applauded arose. In addition, Zhang Ziyi will be this year's Tokyo International Film Festival jury chair. * (2019/05/23) Tony Leung Ka Fai in his new film CHASING THE DRAGON II WILD WILD BUNCH (JUI LUNG II CHAK WONG) played a crime lord of a generation Cheung Chi Keung. The public learned little about the character, mostly from the cases that was uncovered after his arrest. Leung Ka Fai earlier spoke with Hong Kong Open Television host Cathy Chek Wing Shan about the character and memorable scenes, as well as his sweet life with his wife. The crime lord of a generation Cheung Chi Keung's story has been adapted many times with many actors, but the public knew little about the character. Cathy asked would this add to the difficulty of grasping the character for Leung Ka Fai? Leung Ka Fai said, "The public doesn't know much, which actually to the actor is a good thing. The look and the character have no chance for impersonation, which instead can provide even greater degree of creative freedom." Leung Ka Fai also recalled in one of the scenes, he brought many durians to share with the brothers. Due to different angles, he had a lot. He joked, "I had to walk while I ate, I remembered Props ordered several cases of Gold Pillow. I alone probably had two to three cases. Now whenever durian is mentioned I would immediately be shaking in my boots!" * (2019/05/23) Steven Ma Chun Wai and Josephine Koo Mei Wa after working together on the play TILL WE MEET AGAIN (SUN CHIN YEUK SEI HAU) would continue their mother and son relationship in the Ma Jai written, directed and starred film version. it would also add new actors like Jennifer Yu Heung Yi. With three jobs Ma Jai in the film would have huge mood swings, which led to a skin reaction. He even revealed that sometimes he would erupt on other people as an emotional release, but Yu Heung Yi praised Ma Jai as a nice guy. He never threw a tantrum at her! Ma Jai, Sister Mei Wa, Yu Heung Yi yesterday attended their film TILL WE MEET AGAIN's production start ceremony. The film is planned for a November release. Ma Jai revealed, "The film version and the stage version have the same structure, still focusing on the mother and son relationship. The content has some changes and would be even more detailed and rich. The film version would have more visuals, including ones with more impact. The emotional upheaval would be enormous. Earlier we shot a scene and cried like crazy. The emotional changes caused me to have a skin reaction." Sister Mei Wa witnessed how hard Ma Jai worked and was stunned. She said, "At first I thought the film version was just talk, I never expected how fast he worked. (Did you tell him to slow down his pace?) He wouldn't listen. Two nights ago he just got back to Hong Kong and started work immediately. He seemed to not need to stop." Ma Jai explained, "I really want to cherish time, when I have the time I would spend it all. Luckily Ma (Sister Mei Wa) saved me a lot of time. Each time she took her mark she would already be in character." Sister Mei Wa said that being an actor was very comfortable, but Ma Jai had other jobs and truly was not the ordinary "son". Ma Jai said, "Because I have several posts and I also have to lose weight for the role, sometimes I can sense my own neurosis, the mood swings, so the executive director and the assistant directors have to suffer my temper." Speaking of working with Yu Heung Yi for the first time, Ma Jai said, "Earlier in SISTERHOOD (GWUT MUI) I noticed her and (Fish) Liew Chi Yu. Both left me with great impression. Yu Heung Yi performed very well in the film, so I asked her to audition. She would play my psychiatrist and would have a little romance." Sister Mei Wa also had nothing but praise for Yu Heung Yi. "Very few girls now are like her without any additive." Ma Jai joked, "The three of us are the no additive family." Yu Heung Yi was very happy to have Ma Jai and Sister Mei Wa singing her praises. In addition this character came from an audition. She had to compete with many people and in the end received everyone's recognition. Earlier during the table read Sister Mei Wa pointed out that she has seen her movies, which caught her off guard. As for Sister Mei Wa's praise of no additive, she joked, "I just look ordinary, so today I am a little swollen. Mr. Ma is also very friendly, very sharp and nice. Despite being in numerous jobs he still has proper grasp and provides me with a lot of confidence. (Did he throw a tantrum at you?) No, he is very patient. However later I will have a scene that I have to break down and cry in, I hope Mr. Ma would accept the take. This time I play a psychiatrist, I have to memorize a lot of professional medical terms and read a lot of psychology information. In my next time I happen to play a mental patient, maybe because everyone feels I am a little crazy, haha!" She revealed that she would work until July before having time off. She already planned to visit Greece for 10 days with her mother and sister. When she was not single before, she did not need to plan too much on vacation. Now she has to personally plan the itinerary. Her mother also said that if she knew she would have joined a tour and get more understanding on the history. Now she had to do homework even on historical background so she could be the tour guide then." [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. TA KUNG PAO, May 23 2019, THE WEEK IN FILM FRIEND ZONE: PLEASURE OF THE HEART AND EYES - HUNG KWONG Hong Kong people would not be strangers to the so-called concept of the "troop's" pawn, referring to those who cannot become a couple with a girl but still linger around. The goddess in FRIEND ZONE is the Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul played Gink, the pawn is the Nine played Palm. They were already close friends in high school. After Palm accompanied Gink in following and witnessing her father's affair, they stayed friends but did not dare to take a step further. Over ten years, they each had their own colorful romantic lives, until Gink and her current lover and potential husband have a relationship crisis. She drags Palm to follow him all over and find clues of her lover's affairs. At this time, Palm finally feels that he has to make his real feelings known and jump out of the Friend Zone...... Willing To Be the "Pawn" Actually, this type of story in which the guy and the girl have known each other for years, are fond of each other but are afraid of ruining their relationship thus never progress further can be said as frequently seen. It is also a little different from the situation of becoming a "pawn" after being rejected/used by the female. The writer and the director while handling Palm and Gink's relationship do not make any side into a twisted crush. They maintain their distance while at the same time also have different romances of their own. They are no different from the world of ordinary people. Without excessive "obsessed compulsive disorder", fairy tale or gory handling, this romance is more comfortable to watch. FRIEND ZONE reminds this writer of an old Cathay movie, the Evan Yang directed AIR HOSTESS. In this film Palm's profession is a flight attendant. Although the film only touches upon his professional career, but he flies from Bangkok all over Asia: Cambodia, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, Hanoi, Manila, Hong Kong......the leads keep flying back and forth. Yet like AIR HOSTESS 60 years ago, FRIEND ZONE also systematically displays the airline's various flight routes. Only today's air travel is already you say it and you go. Even more so, while in high school when the duo followed Gink's father to Chiang Mai, they bought the ticket on the spot and boarded. The reminders that the flm uses to separate the time and space of this scene also start with international airport symbols like BKK and HKG. If he say this is a Thai airline commercial, this writer would also believe it. On Location in Hong Kong As a travel film, these overseas locations were numerous but most were hotels, restaurants and studios. Few were tourist spots. At these places the protagonist is mostly seen as a substitute lover......only the Hong Kong part is the most eye catching. This is both where the climax of the drama takes place -- Gink finally admits her lover cheated, as well as the night bus tour of Nathan Road, neon signs, Jackie Chan action films and other "film attractions". Perhaps in the hearts of Thai filmmakers, the most attractive location for their audience is still Hong Kong? FRIEND ZONE is very typical middle class fun, aside from pretty people and places their professions are also unearthly. One flies back and forth all day, a flight attendant who keeps dating to forget about his broken heart (yet still has time to fly overseas at anytime to keep his goddess company); the other is a musician's manager, her job is her interest. This movie can be released in any nation or region because it absolutely lives without any land......this point is the price that one has to pay for love, but audience anywhere would accept. In the film Gink and her boyfriend have to make a commercial jingle with various singers from Southeast Asia and various languages, thus they keep flying back and forth to record. This more or less reflects the expansion ambition of Thai filmmakers and even their entertainment industry. . TA KUNG PAO, May 23 2019, THE WEEK IN FILM ALADDIN IS POISED TO STORM THE BEACH Last week four new films opened, among them the action blockbuster JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM had more draw. However it did not affect the week's box office much. Last week the box office made HK$ 40.47 million, HK$ 540,000 less than the prior week. At the box office, AVENGERS: ENDGAME and POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU remained in first and second place. JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM came n third; THE HUSTLE and STILL HUMAN (LUN LOK YUN) both fell one place to fourth and fifth. As for other new releases, the Thai comedy FRIEND ZONE made HK$ 1.23 million in sixth place. With advanced screenings it made HK$ 1.3 million; another Thai film KRASUE: INHUMAN KISS made HK$ 220,000 in ninth place; the Icelandic film ARCTIC made HK$ 120,000 in twelfth place. This week will have numerous new films. The Disney blockbuster ALADDIN will have the most draw. In recent years Disney has adapted many classic animated films into live action features, like DUMBO earlier. They have become the strongest films outside Marvel. This film has become the warm up blockbuster for the summer; winning Best Actor and Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival early this year, the Wang Xiaoshuai directed SO LONG MY SON will have certain attraction. This film already opened in March in the Mainland and made 41.51 million RMB; the Charlize Theron starred comedy LONG SHOT opened early this month in the U.S. and made US$ 25.66 million; the Isabelle Huppert starred GRETA opened in the U.S. in March and made US$ 10.51 million; the horror film BRIGHTBURN will open simultaneously in Hong Kong and the U.S.; the Peter Jackson directed documentary THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD opened in the U.S. in December last year and made US$ 17.59 million. In addition, the French film IN SAFE HANDS and Taiwan band Mayday's music film 3D MAYDAY LIFE will also open this week. At the Mainland box office, POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU and ENDGAME still firmly remained in first and second place at the box office; in third place was the new release A DOG'S JOURNEY. This film will open on June 13th in Hong Kong; CAPERNAUM and Indian film MOM both fell one spot to fourth and fifth place. As for other new films, the Korean director Kim Jin-Sung and Japanese director Izuru Kumasaka directed Chinese Korean co-production film TWINS made 13.29 million RMB in sixth place; the German film HEIDI made 10.14 million RMB in seventh place. This film opened three years ago in Hong Kong and made HK$ 670,000; the Japanese animated film PENGUIN HIGHWAY made 2.69 million RMB in ninth place. WEEKLY BOX OFFICE (Ending May 19 2018) Position(Previous Week), Film Title, Box Office, Cumulative Box Office HONG KONG 5(4) STILL HUMAN, HK$ 1.24 M, HK$ 18.9 M 4(3) THE HUSTLE, HK$ 3.38 M, HK$ 6.55 M 3(0) JOHN WICK 3 PARABELLUM, HK$ 9.47 M, HK$ 9.47 M 2(2) POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU, HK$ 9.73 M, HK$ 18.06 M 1(1) AVENGERS: ENDGAME: HK$ 12.76 M, HK$ 213 M MAINLAND 5(4) MOM, 42.54 M RMB, 81.3 M RMB 4(3) CAPHARNAUM, 51.68 M RMB, 334 M RMB 3(0) A DOG'S JOURNEY 2, 77 M RMB, 77 M RMB 2(2) AVENGERS: ENDGAME, 96.81 M RMB, 4.2 B RMB 1(1) POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU, HK$ 200 M, HK$ 477 M - LAM KAM BO 3. TA KUNG PAO, MAY 23 2019, LIGHT SHADOW PATH THE THEORY OF FILM SUCCESS The most difficult question for people in charge of film companies is how to decide to make a movie. A former filmmaker shares his opinion after discussion THE WANDERING EARTH, which can be cited as an example. This elder felt that commercial films must have a lot of viewers in order to be successful. The audience's taste would change at any time. They may hate tomorrow what they like today, making them hard to grasp. He himself "invented" a theory about whether film would be successful or not. He felt that first film success and quality do not have much correlation. A film does not sell better the better it is, as it only needs to be between a score of 50 to 90. The success or failure of most films is already decided on their opening days. Hit films are related to their "general packaging". He was referring to actors, directors and screenwriters, as long as this team makes the movies they are suitable for then they are fine. At the same time, he also pointed out that the production must be serious. Rushing would only fail. Thus filmmaking was rather difficult, easy to lose and hard to win as 70% of movies were losses. Whether this brother's "invention" is innovation or perhaps accurate, we can take a look at history. Before Hong Kong film entered the Mainland market, the highest grossing films like A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON SIK), KUNG FU HUSTLE (GONG FU) and INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) indeed reached reasonably higher quality. Yet even more hit films were actually below 50 points. His so-called "general packaging" indeed had certain box office guarantee, but this was not considered an "invention". Historically overseas buyers have valued it, in particular cast wise. Hong Kong film depression also began because of it. When overseas buyers dictated actors and genres, Hong Kong film's decline began. This "inventor" even said that some films were "miraculous" hits while others were "disastrous" bombs (box office). His so-called "miraculous" hit films mostly did not meet his "general packaging" definition, in other words neither actors, writers nor directors met the mark; the "disastrous" films' "general packaging" however were definitely very ideal. Thus "general packaging" had its inaccurate special cases, which were also blind spots for film companies. Actor packaging is not the secret to success. High quality films also do not guarantee box office hits. Then what is the most important? Commercial films have to entertain the audience. To entertain, tenere in Latin, means to hold, to grab on to the audience. The taboo for commercial films is being boring. The opposite of boring is not necessarily exciting. It can be tension, suspense and interesting. As long as it can hold onto the audience and make them pay attention. Thus, as someone responsible for a film company, he or she must make movies that can hold onto the audience. No matter what method he or she uses, he or she should head toward this destination. "Disastrous" films and bombs definitely cannot hold onto the audience. "Miraculous" films and hits certainly can hold onto the audience. This theory is not an invention but a definition of commercial film. It is nothing deep at all. - TIN LIK [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Chan Ying Hung Gan Lit : Ruined Shadow Space Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Philip Keung Ho Man, BabyJohn Choi Hong Yik, Ling Man Lung, Wong Sze Nga Can : Mo Yeh Cha Lit : Female Yaksha David Siu Chung Hung, Wylie Chiu Shek Chi, Yuri Chan Yui Yui, Bonde Sham Lok Yi Can : Fun Yun Dik Tung Wa? Lit : Fairy Tale of Marriage? d. Checkley Sin Kwok Lam Alice Chan, Michael Kwan Lai Kit, Vinci Wong Yin Chi, Connie Man Hoi Ling, Brian Yuen Chung Yeung, Rose Chan Ka Wun, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man 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 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 LADIES MARKET Can : Nui Yun Gai, Joi Gein Liu Lit : Ladies' Market, See You AKA : Joi Gein Nui Yun Gai Lit : See You Ladies’ Market d. Kwan Wing Chung Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Wan Kwong, William Hu (Wu Wai Hong), Liu Kai Chi, Peter Pang Ho Fung, Norman Cheung Lap Kei, Ma Suet Ching, Leung Oi Tung, Ricky Ng Kwok Sing, Gallan So Ka Lun Rating : IIA Length : 88 mins. Trailer : https://youut.be/AVqaCQkyi7I 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 DEAR ELEPHANT AKA : MY PET IS AN ELEPHANT d. Shao Xiaoli Sean Lau Ching Wan, Una You Jingru, Kong Wei Opening April 12 2019 in China 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 CHANGE OF GANGSTER Can : Chuen Ying Tuen For Lit : Transition Team AKA : Fei Man Dik Ha Tin AKA : Summer of Feynman d. Francis Ng Chun Yu Francis Ng Chun Yu, Qiao Shan, Wen Song, Ng Chi Hung Yi Yunhe, Yu Shasha, Feynman Ng Opening April 19 2019 in Mainland 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 GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES -- THE GREAT JAIL-BREAKER AKA : SHERLOCK HOLMES Can : Dai Jing Tam Fok Yi Mor Si Lit : Great Detective Holmes d. Matthew Chow, Yuen Kin To Animation Adapted from the popular children's fiction franchise by author Lai Ho. A notorious swindler has escaped from prison, and Sherlock must team up with Watson to solve this seemingly impossible case before time runs out! 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 Teaser : https://youtu.be/FX_P8d-dkWc DEATH NOTIFY AKA : DEATH NOTICE 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. 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 Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Yumiko Cheng Hei Yi, Candy Lo Hau Yam, J. Arie, C Kwan, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Francis Ng Chun Yu [ 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. DETECTIVE 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, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Hanna Chan, Alice Chan Wai, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Jess Sum Cheuk Ying, Melvin Wong Kam Sun, Kyle Li Yam Sun, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Eddie Chan (Ai Dik) [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART ] The estranged eldest daughter of a meth kingpin goes undercover for the police to dismantle her family’s drug empire. ECHOES OF THE THUNDER Can : Chook Jin: Yu Mung Tung Hung Lit : Speed War: Walk With Dreams d. Tang Tung Ming Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Liu Chang, Geng Changjun, Kara Wai Ying Hung [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Nam and Fire are racing champions of Asia's track and street. However, when the owner of a racing team recruits Nam to mentor her son Calvin to become a future champion, Nam does not realize his choice will destroy everything he has. With Fire and Calvin suffering the fatal accidents caused by Kenji, a ruthless Japanese racer, it rekindles Nam's courage to take on his darkest challenge on the road again. VALENTINE'S DATE Can : Yeuk Wui Yut Lit : Date Day d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) 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 ] 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 ] 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 WHERE ALL ROADS END Can : Shu Lo Tung Gwai d. Chin Yun Ho Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Hanna Chan THE STRANGLED TRUTH Can : Mit Seung d. Jil Wong Pak Ko Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tiffany Hsu Wei Nin, Li Cong, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Phat Chan Wai Hung, Derek Tsang [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Narcotics Bureau detective Wai is sent to jail for planting evidence on a drug raid. His sergeant, Sam, is given disciplinary action as well. Seven years later, Sam – now a member of the Serious Crime Unit – encounters Wai while pursuing a suspect. To redeem himself for his part in his former partner's downfall, Sam destroys all the evidence that incriminate Wai. When one of Sam's superiors suspect wrongdoing, Sam lies and says that Wai is working undercover for him. Caught between a rock and a hard place, Wai has no choice but to go undercover, but he is soon discovered by the head of the cartel. Sam's daughter is killed in a traffic accident, and Wai is attacked in his home. Without any hard evidence, Sam and Wai are forced to go back to their old ways... BURNING FOR BRAVERY Can : Yik For Ying Hung d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun DRUNKEN G Can : Jui Bau Gwai Muk d. Law Hong-Aai Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Grace Wong, Yuri Chan, Melrose Chan Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The story is about four friends: workaholic Coffee who is an insurance agent, outgoing yoga teacher Udon, secretary Maomao who is surrounded by admirers and chef Tissue who has quite an appearance online. One day, they woke up, hangover and totally forgot what happened last night. In face of the strange things, they have to trace back to find out what actually happened... 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. BREAKOUT BROTHERS Can : Toh Chook Hung Dong Lit : Escape Mission d. Mak Ho Bong Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Police inspector Ben is tasked to enter the Narcotics Bureau to collect evidence against Car, an inspector who's suspected of working with the triads. However, the two men bond over their belief in justice while working together. On the surface, it appears that Car used criminals to bring down a drug kingpin, but Ben discovers that Car actually used the mission to save his mentor from being blackmailed. Even though everything Car has done has been in the name of protecting members of Hong Kong's Disciplined Services, Ben must also stay true to the word of law and procedure. A showdown between two methods of justice is about to begin. 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This film is based on the story of So Wa Wai, the medal-winning Paralympic athlete. It teaches audiences that even people who "lose on the starting line" can achieve victory as long as they persist. Soon after birth, Wai was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which made him hard of hearing and even unable to walk normally. But under a strict training regimen from his mother, Wai eventually learned how to walk and was even invited into the Hong Kong Disabled Track and Field Team. Wai has participated in multiple Paralympic Games and won many gold medals. To this day, he is still the record holder for men’s 100-meter and 200-meter at the Paralympics. For his achievements, he has earned the nickname "Wizard Boy". Wai wanted to be a full-time athlete, but due to his father's work injury, he chooses to become a courier instead to support his family. He tries to balance between work and training, but his mother begins to arrange ad appearances and paid appearances on his behalf. Soon, he falls out with Fong, his coach, for neglecting his training, and he begins to fight back against his mother’s control. At the 2008 Paralympic Games, Wai finds himself under unprecedented pressure from the match and his fallout with his mother. Fortunately, Wai repaired his relationship with his mother, and he received encouragement from his father and fellow competitors before the match. In the end, he not only wins the race, but also sets a new world record for the men's 200-meter sprint. As he stands on the podium with pop hit "Boundless Sky" playing in the background, he finds himself filled with pride as all 90,000 people inside the Bird's Nest sing along with the song. But Wai actually has a more important motivation for winning the gold medal: Wai wants to share the gold medal with his mother, who didn't have a piece of gold when she got married. Now, she can finally proudly wear the gold that she’s waited her entire adult life for. BEYOND THE SIN Can : Ngok Hung Ji Oi d. Kwok Man Ki YOLO d. Chui Tze Yiu Justin Cheung, Jeana Ho, Ng Siu Hin, Fish Liew Chi Yu [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Buying a home in Hong Kong is a dream that young people bankrupt themselves for. But when homes in surrounding areas like Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and Malaysia are so much cheaper, why not seize the day and see the world?" Leung Siu-wai says this to convince young people to travel the world and find their purpose, but it’s all merely part of an airline advertising campaign called YOLO ("You Only Live Once"). Wai can't even practice what he preaches – he happens to be one of those young Hongkongers who longs to buy a flat. However, Wai now finds himself dragged into another YOLO, an electronic dance music festival in Malaysia that is actually a scam... 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... 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 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 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] From the director of the Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film "Departures" comes a heart wrenching drama about a young cake maker's journey of profound growth and discovery, brought about through his father's death. The sole heir to eight generations of cake makers, Liu has been perfecting his craft from his father since a toddler, but his cakes still lack a certain oomph. When his father categorically refuses to pass down the secret recipe to him, he leaves town and starts eking out a living behind film sets. After his daughter is born, his father wishes to hand the family's century-old store to him, but he refuses to go back. When his daughter is diagnosed with leukemia, his father starts working extra hours in the store to earn money for her treatment. But this aggravates his lung cancer and he dies without revealing the key secret ingredient to his cake recipe. While sorting out his father's belongings and family genealogy, Liu discovers to secret behind his family's recipe and learns the real reason behind his father's unorthodox business model. For the first time, Liu understands his father and everything he has done for him. 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 FILM CATALOGUE ] After an accident lands a boxing champion in prison for five years, his pregnant wife has to give birth by herself. After his release, he learns that his wife has just passed away. To take care of his estranged daughter, he takes on a menial job at his former boxing gym but refuses to return to the ring. However, when his daughter is diagnosed with leukemia and has to undergo grueling chemotherapy, he determines to win the gold belt for The International Boxing Federation championship to encourage her to fight her cancer. At the age of 36, he manages to fight his way to the top 15 of the IBF ranking. But to win for the gold belt, he must fight to the very end, despite running out of energy and beaten to a bloody pulp... 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Just when a middle-aged aspiring bus driver thinks she and her 7-year boyfriend are headed to the altar, she learns that he is involved with another woman. A year later, she receives invitation to their wedding banquet, where she accidentally foils the plan of that woman's ex-boyfriend to reveal her as a cheater and a swindler. These two jilted lovers decide to join forces and come up with a plan to take revenge on the alleged con woman. ONE SEC Can : Yut Miu Kuen Wong Lit : One Second Fist King d. Hang Chiu Sin Hung Endy Chow Kwok Yin THE REDEEMERS d. Wong Ka Fai Michael Tse Tin Wah, Pakho Chau, Shiga Lin, Ray Lui Leung Wai Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Triad member Ding and Inspector Doon of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau are moles that have been planted by the rival party. Doon tries to wipe out his true identity but his move turns out to be costly. After the death of Doon’s fiancee Sin, he vows to take out the mastermind Song and set himself free from his past once and for all. OCTET: THE STORY OF HONG KONG Can : Bak Bo Boon Lit : Eight and a Half d. Johnnie To Kei Fung, John Woo (Ng Yu Sum), Tsui Hark, Ann Hui On Wa, Ringo Lam Lan Tung, Patrick Tam, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Yuen Wo Ping [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] 8 of Hong Kong’s most renowned directors explore the history of Hong Kong through their unique artistic visions. Authenticity and genius. --- [ NOW SHOWING ] CODE GEASS LELOUCH OF THE RE;SURRECTION d. Goro Taniguchi Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 113 mins. Opening May 30 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PnyXzXFsX_k [ MCL CINEMA ] It is the second year of the Kowa Period. The world has unified around the reorganize United Federation of Nations, and has enjoyed days of continuing peace. But now, that peace suddenly comes to an end. Suzaku, while travelling as the masked man “Zero” accompanying Nunnally on her visit to the refugee camp, is defeated by a mysterious Knightmare Frame, and the two of them are taken away. Following secret orders from Schneizel, Kallen, Lloyd and Sayoko infiltrate Zilkhstan, the Kingdom of Warriors, where they are attacked by a mysterious Geass user. There in Zilkhstan is a person named C.C., known to the assailants as the "former master." In the indomitable kingdom which once conquered even the great army of the Holy Britannian Empire, what do the people desire? Hope, or despair? The people of Zilkhstan Palace certainly know of Geass. What are they—and C.C.—planning? BIRTHDAY Can : Moot Yau Nei Dik Sun Yut Wui Lit : Birthday Party Without You d. Lee Jong-un Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon Rating : I Length : 120 mins. Opening May 30 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/y1w_nG6HrDw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 'Jung-il' and 'Soon-nam' miss their son, 'Su-ho', who passed away in a terrible accident. His family's longing for him only gets bigger as his birthday approaches. Su-ho's birthday without Su-ho...Family and friends plan to gather and present their special memories of him as gifts. One day a year, where we all come together for you..."We will never forget you." 3D MAYDAY LIFE Can : Ng Yuet Tin Yun Sun Mo Han Gong Si Lit : Mayday Life Company Unlimite d. Muh Chen Monster, Stone, Masa, Guan You, Ashin Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening May 24 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/TYYFbVgW3o0 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Mayday LIFE TOUR is linked by four distinct segments and the story is unveiled in "Yesterday's Rumbling Fun". Unlike Mayday's previous perfectionist and fussy attitude towards music, the members are now featured as the superhero of the day and form a fifth elite combat team. Monster the guitarist is now the agile Mr. Monster, complete with a red shining armor, Stone the guitarist is now Lonely Stone, who is as hard as a stone. Guan You the Drummer is the crossbowman Mini Ming, who is comical in nature and has super good luck. Masa the bass player is Hell Kitty, who is mean and humorous while owning heavy arms and ammunition. Ashin the Vocal acts as Honey Potter, and has super powers and is quite a genius. After the war, the five people went back to "Today Loser Record Store" to lead their usual ordinary life, until the Commanding Officer appears and "re-summons them". The Commanding Officer is portrayed by movie star Bo Huang, a Golden Horse Award-winning actor. However, when Supermen stop saving the earth, how should the Commanding Officer persuade the five middle-aged "losers" with super powers? To "restart training and rejoin the war" utilizing their limited life and infinite friendship and figure out the infinity of life? This memoir for 7 billion is now transitioning to the next chapter: LiFE will continue to be lived on the screen. SO LONG MY SON Can : Dei Gau Tin Cheung d. Wang XIaoshuai Wang Jingchun, Yong Mei, Qi Xi, Wang Yuan, Du Jiang, Ai Liya, Xu Cheng Rating : I Length : 174 mins. Opening May 23 2019 https://youtu.be/xZ-0YsBSKjI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Winner of both the best actor and best actress awards at the Berlin International Film Festival, SO LONG, MY SON traces the lives of two families over three decades of social, political and human upheaval in China. Yaoyun and his wife Liyun were once a happy family – until their son drowned playing by a reservoir. Leaving the hometown with deep sorrow, they plunge into a city in southern China, where nobody knows them and they cannot even understand the local dialect. Their adopted son Liu Xing does not offer them the comfort they had hoped for either. The married couple are repeatedly enmeshed in their memories. Finally, they decide to return to the site of their lost hopes. The film chronicles people and a society in full transformation - in which human relationships and the tumultuous evolution of a nation are inevitably and inextricably intertwined. MONEY Can : Man Yau Gum Chin Lit : Ten Thousand Temptation Money d. Park Noo-ri Ryoo Joon-Yeol, Yoo Ji-Tae, Jo Woo-Jin Rating : IIB Length : 115 mins. Opening April 24 2019 Opening May 23 2019 https://youtu.be/zUIw8MT4etY [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Aspiring stockbroker Il-hyun dreams of making big money, but being a rookie without the right connections makes it difficult for him to survive in the cut-throat world of stock exchange market. So when he is approached by ‘The Ticket’, an anonymous mastermind who secretly controls the stock market, he takes the chance despite the dire consequences... FRIEND ZONE Can : Hui Ba! Nui Sun Bing Tuen Lit : Go! Goddess Army d. Chayanop Boonprakob Naphat Siangsomboon, Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul Rating : IIA Length : 118 mins. Opening May 16 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/QUBfHBtIC0I [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In this world, there are many people who seem to be wandering along a relationship borderlining 'friends' and 'lovers'. Palm is one of those who has been stuck in the friend zone with his best friend, Gink, for 10 years. During high school, he tried to cross the line by confessing his feelings for her. But Gink simply rejected him, saying that "being friends is good enough." Since then, Palm and Gink have grown closer as true best friends. One day, Gink asks Palm out of the blue, "have you wondered...what if we were an item?" Right then, sparks fly wildly inside Palm's mind, knowing that this might be the only chance for him to cross the borderline. Although, Palm has no way of knowing if leaving the FRIEND ZONE this time will lead him to the beginning of his romantic love life or to the end of his friendship with Gink for good. THE CROSSING Can : Gor Chun Tin Lit : Spending Spring d. Bai Xue Huang Yao, Sunny Sun Yang, Carmen Soup (Tong Ka Man), Ni Hongjie, Elena Kong Mei Yee, Liu Kai Chi Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins Opening May 9 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_8My-hTYVCs [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Sixteen-year-old Peipei crosses the border nearly every day, travelling between her mainland China home and her Hong Kong high school. Customs officials glimpse her school uniform and innocent face and wave her through without a second thought. Grown up in a tropical climate, Peipei and her best friend dream of going to Japan to see real snow but they don’t have money. To earn money, Peipei joins a gang of smugglers and begins to smuggle iPhones from Hong Kong to mainland. She doesn’t know her well-paid job will render her routine into something highly risk. KRASUE: INHUMAN KISS Can : Fei Yun Lui Ji Kei Lit : Kiss of Flying Mankind d. Sitthisiri Mongkolsiri Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang, Panthira Pipitthayakorn, Sapol Assawamankong, Surasak Wongthai Rating : IIB Length : 122 mins. Opening May 9 2019 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] In a faraway village, a young girl discovers she has inherited the Krasue curse. Because of the curse, every night her head detaches from her body to hunt for flesh and blood. When the livestock in her village start dying and alarm the vilagers, a hunt for the Krasue begins. THE MAN WHO FEELS NO PAIN Can : Mo Tung Kei Hup d. Vasan Bala Radhika Madan, Abhimanyu Dasani, Gulshan Devaiah, Jimit Trivedi Rating : IIB Length : 127 mins. Opening May 9 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/GFeGOznrZjQ BACK STREET GIRLS: GOKUDORUZU Can : Hau Gai Nui Hai d. Keinosuke Hara Jin Shirasu, Reiya Masaki, Masato Hanazawa, Natsui Okamoto, Ruka Matsuda, Akane Sakanoue, Tetsuya Sugaya, Nana Asakawa, Hitoshi Ozawa, Dori Sakurada, Ren Osugi, Kouichi Iwaki Length : 87 mins. Opening May 2 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/S4Xb6Cb81Jk IS IT WRONG TO TRY TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON? -ARROW OF THE ORION- d. Katsushi Sakurabi Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 82 mins. Opening May 2 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ny4fEZ2jctk [ MCL CINEMAS ] In Labyrinth City Orario, everyone is celebrating an old festival called "Shingetsusai". Adventures Bell Cranel, with the alias "Little Rookie", and his Goddess, Hestia, are also enjoying it. At the same time, the Goddess Artemis is searching a champion in order to counter a new threat in the ruins of an ancient city. Unexpectedly, Bell, a newbie adventurer partnered with a low-tier Goddess, is the one she chosen because he extracted the legendary arrow. To finish Artemis’ mission, a new adventure begins! [ 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..... 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. 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 THE FINALE AKA : 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. INSANE Can : Gum Goo Ji Dei Lit : Place of Imprisonment AKA : Imprisonment d. Wu Qi Pakho Chau, Robert Knepper, Zhen Wang Zhener, Length : 95 mins. Opening May 2019 Trailer : https://vimeo.com/267746173 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Adapted by a Korean horror title "Insane", continuing its chilly and mystery. A famous TV show producer Yam Chi Ho gets a chance to return to his pinnacle by directing a new project in a burned-out mental hospital where he believes there is mysterious happenings related to horrible spirit. A diary was found in the ruins, which made Yam curious about the experience of the diary's owner as well as the only survivor in the fire accident, Ng Yeuk Yan. Yam requested to interview Yan for details. During their meetings, Yam finds lots of unreasonable happenings described by Yan. The whole story is about to emerge... CHASING THE DRAGON II: WILD WILD BUNCH AKA : MASTER OF RANSOME Can : Jui Lung II Chak Wong Lit : Chasing the Dragon II Thief King d. Wong Jing, Jason Kwan Chi Yiu Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Opening June 6 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/yrQFQHzm-OQ [ 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? LONDON SWEETIES Can : Jun Oi Ng Sai Yik Lit : True Love Doesn't Need Translation d. Scrambled Egg Team Maylada Susri, Nutthasit Kotimanuswanich, Nattapong Chartpong Opening June 6 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YSupKu83Szc [ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ] Pron, a young girl who has a weird habit of saying things backward is having a crush on Pop, a supervisor at the place where she's doing her internship. Pron has to suddenly make a trip to London as her sister, Pen is getting married with her foreign 7-days boyfriend in England. Pron was encouraged to take a basic English course, there she meets Bo, a Thai mechanic who sold his house to travel to London for his girlfriend, Jude, a young male from Thailand who wants to visit London and seek for a girl who later fall for an English girl Kathie. And last, Antoine, a French teenager who can't speak English but determine to hit on Pron. MY DAD IS A HEEL WRESTLER Can : Ba Ba Si Wai Dan Guoon Gwan d. Kyohei Fujimura Hiroshi Tanahashi, Yoshina Kimura, Kokoro Terada, Riisa Naka Rating : IIA Length : 111 mins. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/7NodI1kHP0c THE SAGA OF TANYA THE EVIL d. Kenta Ihara Japanese Animation Length : 101 mins. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YIk9nYBhTIw [ MCL CINEMA ] UC 1926, The Imperial Army's 203rd Air Mage Battalion, led by Major Tanya Degurechaff, has won the battle to the south against the Republic's stragglers. They expected to be given a vacation after returning victorious, but instead receive special orders: there were signs of a large-scale deployment near the Empire-Federation border. Faced with the prospect of a new major enemy, the desperate Empire fans the flame of war. Meanwhile, an international volunteer army spearheaded by the Commonwealth set foot in Federation territory. Among them, Warrant Officer Mary Sue, a girl with tragic story, takes up arms hoping to bring the Empire, who killed her father, to justice. RAMEN TEH Can : Ching Hin Lai Min Cha d. Eric Khoo Takumi Saitoh, Seiko Matsuda, Mark Lee, Jeanette Aw Rating : I Trailer : https://youtu.be/1bnQIP_4m1U Length : 90 mins. Opening June 13 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Masato is a young ramen chef in the city of Takasaki in Japan. After the sudden death of his emotionally distant father, he chances upon a suitcase of memorabilia and a red notebook – filled with musings and old photos – left behind by his Singaporean mother who passed when he was just ten years old. Acting on a hunch, he takes off for Singapore with the notebook, hoping to piece together the story of this life, as well as that of this parents. There he meets Miki, a Japanese food blogger and single mother who helps him track down his maternal uncle Ah Wee, who runs a bak kut the stall. Masato discovers that his grandmother Madam Lee is still alive, and that she holds the key to the tender yet turbulent love story of his parents. Masato and his grandmother try to heal each other’s broken soul, and find salvation in the kitchen where the meals they cook become more than the sum of their ingredients. 0.0 MHZ Can : 0.0 Hak Siu Jiu Won d. Yoo Sun-Dong Jeong Eun-Ji, Lee Seong-Yeol Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/5wlrg9HMMBw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The 0.0Mhz is a supernatural club that reveals bizarre psychological phenomena such as ghostly sightings and other-worldly experiences. One day, five members of the club go to an abandoned house which is infamous for paranormal activities. They summon the spirit using brain waves and try to hear the "statement" in person. That night, the true nature of the spirit reveals... INVINCIBLE DRAGON Can : Gau Lung Buk Bai Lit : Invincible Nine Dragons d. Fruit Chan Gor Max Zhang Jin, Anderson Silva, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Endy Chow Kwok Yin, JuJu Chan Yuk Wan, Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Rachel Lee Lai Chun, Lam Suet Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening June 20 2019 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... DECEPTION OF THE NOVELIST Can : Jok Ga Dik Fong Yin d. Christopher Suen Lap Kei Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Linah Matsuoka, Raymond Chiu Wing Hung, Lok Wing, C Kwan (Cheng Sze Kwan), Kelly Chen Ka Lei, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Gregory Wong Chung Hiu, Benny Chan Ho Man, Hugo Goh (Ng Doi Yung), Chan Kwok Kwan, Jessie Fong Wing Lam Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening May 9 2019 (Preview) Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/f_UfKDb_180 A successful young writer is embroiled in the suspected murder of his neighbor. [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Tsui is renowned as an excellent healing author as well as a young successful man. His pieces are called "Chicken Soup for the Soul" for soothing many readers' soul and spirit. The public image of Tsui is a kindhearted family man who loves his wife deeply, though, he has inherited his wealth from his father. Since a trendy and charming lady, Elaine, had moved to live in the upper floor flat of Tsui's apartment, Tsui was facing a great impact on his calm and dull life. One night, Elaine was found dead on the platform of the residence. Tsui admitted to the Police that he had accidentally killed Elaine in anger by pushing her down the platform because Elaine kept on blackmailing him. But then, the case file is not closed as the Police's psychologist, Doctor So, believes that Tsui is not telling the truth after attentive observation from him. There are still several suspectable points in the case. Through serious investigation, Doctor So, eventually discovers that Tsui's wife, Kay, had already known Tsui had an affair with Elaine. Therefore, Doctor So has suspected that Elaine might be killed by Kay out of her hatred and in a spirit of revenge. After all, Who is the murderer? What is the story behind the truth? UTANO*PRINCESAMA MAJI LOVE KINGDOM d. Tomoka Nagaoka Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 90 mins. Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/wXnHLMxznSA [ MCL CINEMA ] Based on a popular Japanese visual novel game which was released on June 2010, "Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE" TV anime series broadcast from 2011 to 2016 and there are four seasons. 18 boys chasing their dreams with fans, both inside and outside the story. This time, the stage is moved into theater. ST*RISH?QUARTET NIGHT and HE*VENS are going to bring us the greatest concert to all of their fans! 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 Ching 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. PARASITE Can : Seung Lau Gei Sun Jook Lit : Upper Class Parasite d. Joon Ho-Bong Length : 132 mins. Opening June 27 2019 RESIDE Can : Wui Won Jau d. Wisit Sasanatieng Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Length : 103 mins. Opening June 27 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tcP5ptoe4UE [ MCL CINEMA ] In a stormy night at an isolated mansion, 6 people in black are gathering, lead by “the mother”. They are now practicing a mysterious ritual with an unknown body, not knowing that it would summon a wandering spirit to come into their residence. Haunting happenings follow its entrance, the terrifying spirit possesses members and no one has any clue who will it go for next or when. It does not only desire to fear but to bury its roots and take complete control on the innocent soul here. 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 16 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. CRAYON SHIN-CHAN: HONEYMOON HURRICANE ~THE LOST HIROSHI~ d. Masakazu Hashimoto Japanese Animation Opening July 18 2019 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Because Hiroshi and Misae have never gone on a honeymoon trip in another country, they decide to take the whole family to Australia after Misae finds a cheap family-friendly holiday package. But while on vacation, Hiroshi gets kidnapped. Now it is up to Shinnosuke and Misae to rescue him from the treasure hunters and a mysterious masked man who are after him. BETTER DAYS Can : Siu Nin Dik Nei Lit : Young You d. Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung Zhou Dongyu, Jackson Yee, Yin Fang, Huang Jue Opening July 25 2019 DORAEMON: NOBITA'S CHRONICLE OF THE MOON EXPLORATION d. Shinnosuke Yakuwa Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 111 mins. Opening July 25 2019 CHILDREN OF THE SEA Can : Hoi Sau Ji JI Lit : Son of Sea Beast d. Ayumu Watanabe Japanese Animation Opening July 2019 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 July 25 2019 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... LINE WALKER 2 Can : Si Toh Hung Jeh 2 Dip Ying Hung Dung d. Jazz Boon (Man Wai Hung) Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Jiang Peiyao, Zhang Yichi, Liu Yuning, Huang Zhizhong, Grace Wong Kwan Hing, Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho, Joe Ma Tak Chung Opening August 8 2019 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] The police force is plagued by a conspiracy that involves a triad planting a mole within the force. WEATHERING WITH YOU Can : Tin Hei Ji Ji Lit : Son of Weather d. Makoto Shinkai Japanese Animation Opening August 8 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/s9TiLYJwWf0 LITTLE Q d. Law Wing Cheong Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Law Chung Him, Frankie Lam Man Lung, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, Roger Kwok Chun On, Liu Chutian, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, JJ Jia, Opening August 15 2019 [ MCL CINEMAS ] A story about the life of the guide dog Quill (nickname Little Q): the love interaction between Little Q and the puppy raiser, the guide dog trainer and the newly blind dessert chef Lee Po Ting -- how it earns the trust of Po Ting and makes Po Ting take a new lease of life. DETECTIVE CONAN: THE FIST OF BLUE SAPPHIRE d. Tomoka Nagaoka Japanese Animation Length : 99 mins. Opening August 15 2019 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALYASIA ] The 23rd instalment of the "Detective Conan" franchise and of the "Case Closed" series based on Gosho Aoyama's manga series of the same name. This time the focus is on 'blue lapis fist', the world's greatest blue sapphire. It is said to have sunk in the late 19th century, in a pirate ship on the coasts of Singapore. When it is displayed at an exhibition at the Singaporean Marina Sands hotel, after a local millionaire retrieves it, a murder takes place there. At the crime scene, a bloody Kaitou Kid card is found. BENTO HARASSMENT d. Renpei Tsukamoto Ryoko Shinohara, Kyoko Yoshine, Rena Matsui, Kanta Sato, Ryuta Sato Opening June 2019 Opening August 22 2019 ONE PIECE STAMPEDE d. Takashi Otsuka Japanese Animation Opening August 22 2019 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Pirates from around the world, including Luffy and the gang, have gathered at the Pirates Expo. Everyone is joining the big hunt for a lost treasure, which belongs to Gol D. Roger. [ MCL CINEMAS ] Invited by "Master of Festivities" Buena Festa, Straw Hat Pirates come to the world's greatest pirate's festival "Pirates Expo". Pirates all over the world gather here and join a big treasure hunt to find Gold Roger's treasure. However, an evil plan from Festa is hidden behind this festival. Smoker lead the Marines lurking in the event in order to catch all the pirates. At the same time, "Demon Heir" Douglas Bullet, who is a former member of the Roger Pirates, also join the battle and become Luffy’s biggest threat...A fierce melee is going to begin! BINDING SOULS Can : Bong Ling d. Chan Peng Chun Kara Wai Ying Hung, Tsao Yu-Ning, Carlos Chan Ka Ling, Esther Huang, Yune Cheung Yan, Angie Shum Yat Ka Opening August 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] To reminisce about the old-school life, Ho Tsz Fung and his university classmates go back to his high school together. Over the years, there are a lot of mysterious rumours spreading among the students, due to the occupation by Japanese army as a military laboratory during the World War II. The college's principal and in a teacher in training, Mr. Law and Miss Fong, show them around the campus and some specific historical traces. When passing the school museum, they're extremely excited when checking out the archives of Japanese army. They find a former student's diary among the archive journals, which recorded lots of supernatural events in the past, even included a mysterious disappearance of a girl. What on earth was hidden behind those cases? Will these 5 visitors have the same experience soon? 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 July 11 2019 in Malaysia Opening August 2019 [ 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. 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. Opening September 5 2019 in Malaysia [ 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? THE KISS ADDICT d. Li Yanning Tan Zhuo, Chris Lee, Louis Sun Opening September 7 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PbHvbYhHFuE [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Wen Feng is a violinist. After winning the International Youth Music Competition, he climbs up the Yalazhen for a big celebration. After drinking a lot, he participates in a game "Dare to kiss?" After returning to Beijing, he suddenly has a strange addiction longing for kisses, similar to drug addiction. Everything begins from the night in Yalazhen. Would it be the punishment he got from blaspheming against the god? Or is he infected by a new virus? Wen Feng decides to visit Tibet again to find the answer. Back to Tibet, he meets Duo La, a beautiful Tibetan girl he once had a passionate kiss with. He falls in love with this talented and beautiful cellist soon after they reunited.Wen Feng and Duo La feel seamlessly connected like they have known each other for a long time. They are like lovers with no distance. Therefore, they decide to find out the secret of the Kiss Addiction together. The mystery of kiss opens the door of memory. Every kiss brings in a new piece of memory, and the pieces come together as a story , a cycle of endless losing and searching of love.Dou La was Wen Feng’s wife in his previous life, she was also a physicist who dedicated herself to the study of genetic memory. She believes memory is a substance that can be transmitted in distance. The memory of the previous life can be transferred through kissing. Can love last forever when consciousness can be passed on? When Wen Feng falls for Dou La in the now life, the passionate love puts Dou La, who craves for freedom, in a dilemma. She loves Wen Feng, but she loves freedom even more. To her, there are only three destinations – love, freedom, or death which puts everything to an end... HYPNOTIZE THE JURY AKA : GUILT BY DESIGN Can : Chui Min Choi Kuet Lit : Hypnotized Verdict d. Paul Sze Pak Lam, Kenneth Lai Siu Kwun, Lau Wing Tai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Zhang Han, Paul Chun Pui, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Jiro Lee Sheung Ching, Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Jo Kuk Cho Lam, Derek Kwok Ching Hung, Vincen Wong Ho Shun, Ai Mi, Dun Chan, Felix Lok Ying Kwan, Renci Yeung Sze Wing Opening September 12 2019 [ HONG KONG ASIA FILM FINANCING FORUM ] It is the last day in the trial of a controversial murder case. Zen, as a jury member, learns that his daughter was kidnapped before the deliberation began. He is forced to find the defendant guilty of murder, otherwise his daughter will die. It seems to be an impossible task for Zen since the majority of the jury believes that the accused is innocent. The kidnappers know that Zen used to be a well-known hypnotist and they are certain that Zen can find a way to convince the jury. Also, under no circumstances should the jury be dismissed, otherwise, Zen's daughter will be dead. Zen has no option, and after eight years he uses his rusty skills to hypnotize the jury, which gets him four additional guilty votes out of six. Zen has to perform the hypnoses in an isolated small room secretly under the sight of six other jurors. Still, this is not the most difficult condition Zen has to face, because he is going against the most fundamental and important principle of hyposis, "The subject should be informed and understood that he/she is going to participate in hyposis; if not, the chcance of a successful hypnosis will be less than 10%." An ultimate performance of hypnosis quietly takes place in this small space. 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 October 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Once a star in his finance firm, Bowen now spends his nights in a 24-hour fast food joint, where he encounters other "roommates" who are in a similar predicament: a mother with her daughter who has taken put high-interest loans to cover her mother-in-law's debt, an old man who is too afraid to go home, a young runaway, and a young singer living in a temporary shelter. Together these accidental roommates must strive to lift one another out of rock bottom. TOURNAMENT 6 Can : Gik Dau 6 Piu Yi Doh Si Lit : Extreme Combat 6 Drifting City d. Sam Leong Chi Sing Sam Leong Chi Sing, Burmie Wong Wing Kwan, Ng Yo Yo, Lam Hin Fai, Law Kwan Fai, Leung Chun Yu, Coka Lau Ting Ting, Fion Wong Suk Ying, Sakamoto, Lee Ho Sing, Lee Wing Ho, Yeung Yuk Mui, Yik Chi Yuen, Sze Ming, Sophie Ngan Chin Man, Lui Ching Man, Sau Kin Ming, Wong Chung Yi, Chiu Jik Yu Opening October 2019 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * WAYNE LAI AND MYOLIE WU DATE AND TIME: Sunday, August 25 2019 @ 7 PM Monday, August 26 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/wayne-lai-and-myolie-wu TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100056A4F22E5449 http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100056A4F230544E * ALAN TAM DATE AND TIME: August 25 2019 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: Waterfront Conference Center Harrah's Resort Atlantic City 777 Harrah's Blvd. TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE : https://99concerts.com * CHRIS WONG DATE AND TIME: Friday, August 2 2019 @ 9 PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada https://www.casinorama.com/Live/Artist/Chris-Wong.aspx TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005664C21F4444 * JULIE SUE AND HUANG PIN YANG DATE AND TIME: Sunday, July 28 2019 @ 7 PM Monday, July 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/julie-sue-and-huang-pin-yang TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005684D3104ACB http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005684D3124AD3 * FEI YU CHING FAREWELL CONCERT 2019 AUSTRALIA DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 27 2019 @ 8:15 PM VENUE LOCATION: Melbourne Convention Centre 1 Convention Center Place South Wharf VIC 3006 Australia TICKET PRICES: VIP AU$ 439, 399, 299, 199, 159, 109 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Chinatown Cinema Corporation http://www.chinatowncinema.com.au Enquiry: (03) 9662 3465 * FEI YU CHING FAREWELL CONCERT 2019 AUSTRALIA DATE AND TIME: Friday, July 26 2019 @ 8:15 PM VENUE LOCATION: ICC Sydney Theatre Darling Dr, Darling Harbour Sydney NSW 2000 Australia TICKET PRICES: VIP AU$ 438, 389, 288, 198, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Chinatown Cinema Corporation http://www.chinatowncinema.com.au Enquiry: (02) 9283 6166 * GEORGE LAM "THE SMILING" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 20 2019 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Summit at Pechanga Resort Casino Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/george-lam TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 238, 168, 138, 108, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKET MASTER https://www1.ticketmaster.com/0A005699EA7941B5 Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 * YU YAR AND JOHNNY YIP DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 6 2019 @ 10 PM VENUE LOCATION: Tropicana Las Vegas 3801 S Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas NV 89119 www.troplv.com TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/17005691F02134DE Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 HQ VIP Services Jade Entertainment www.jadeticket.com * RONALD CHENG ONE MORE TIME WORLD TOUR RENO DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 6 2019 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N Center S. Reno, NV 89501 TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET VENUE LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.sellingticket.us/site/ * OWEN CHEUNG AND FANG NING SUMMER CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Sunday, June 30 2019 @ 5PM VENUE LOCATION: Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 49500 Seminole Dr. Cabazon CA 92230 TICKET PRICES: $ 98, 68, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: www.jadeticket.com 626-964-4747 * RONALD CHENG ONE MORE TIME WORLD TOUR LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME: June 29 2019 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Show Aqua Caliente Casino 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage CA 92270 TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE : https://99concerts.com * FRANCES YIP 50TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Sunday, June 23 2019 @ 8:15 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Star Event Centre 88 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia TICKET PRICES: VVIP AU $500, VIP 298, 248, 148, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Chinatown Cinema Corporation (02) 9283 6166 http://www.chinatowncinema.com.au Enquiry: (02) 9283 6166 * JINNY NG, HUBERT WU LIVE CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME: Saturday, June 15 2019 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, CA 92203 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 108, 88, 68, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Online : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hubert-wu-jinny-ng-live-concert-tickets-58807562001 https://WenEntertainment.com Fantasy Spring Resort Casino Box Office Tickets https://FantasySpringsResort.com 760-342-5000 Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 May 26 2019 10 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 9 LONG SHOT d. Jonathan Levine Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen 8 BRIGHTBURN d. David Yarovesky Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn 7 MAYDAY LIFE Can : Ng Yuet Tin Yun Sun Mo Han Gong Si Lit : Mayday Life Company Unlimited d. Muh Chen Monster, Stone, Masa, Guan You, Ashin 6 THE HUSTLE d. Chris Addison Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp, Dean Norris 5 FRIEND ZONE Can : Hui Ba! Nui Sun Bing Tuen Lit : Go! Goddess Army d. Chayanop Boonprakob Naphat Siangsomboon, Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul 4 POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU d. Rob Letterman Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith Cantonese Voices: Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Alex Fong Lik Sun 3 AVENGERS: ENDGAME d. Russo Brothers Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Lawson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, Josh Brolin 2 JOHN WICK CHAPTER 3 PARABELLUM d. Chad Stahelski Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Lawrence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Angjelica Huston, Ian McShane, 1 ALADDIN d. Guy Ritchie Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS STILL HUMAN 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. 3D MAYDAY LIFE Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening May 24 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/TYYFbVgW3o0 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Mayday LIFE TOUR is linked by four distinct segments and the story is unveiled in "Yesterday's Rumbling Fun". Unlike Mayday's previous perfectionist and fussy attitude towards music, the members are now featured as the superhero of the day and form a fifth elite combat team. Monster the guitarist is now the agile Mr. Monster, complete with a red shining armor, Stone the guitarist is now Lonely Stone, who is as hard as a stone. Guan You the Drummer is the crossbowman Mini Ming, who is comical in nature and has super good luck. Masa the bass player is Hell Kitty, who is mean and humorous while owning heavy arms and ammunition. Ashin the Vocal acts as Honey Potter, and has super powers and is quite a genius. After the war, the five people went back to "Today Loser Record Store" to lead their usual ordinary life, until the Commanding Officer appears and "re-summons them". The Commanding Officer is portrayed by movie star Bo Huang, a Golden Horse Award-winning actor. However, when Supermen stop saving the earth, how should the Commanding Officer persuade the five middle-aged "losers" with super powers? To "restart training and rejoin the war" utilizing their limited life and infinite friendship and figure out the infinity of life? This memoir for 7 billion is now transitioning to the next chapter: LiFE will continue to be lived on the screen. FRIEND ZONE Rating : IIA Length : 118 mins. Opening May 16 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/QUBfHBtIC0I [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In this world, there are many people who seem to be wandering along a relationship borderlining 'friends' and 'lovers'. Palm is one of those who has been stuck in the friend zone with his best friend, Gink, for 10 years. During high school, he tried to cross the line by confessing his feelings for her. But Gink simply rejected him, saying that "being friends is good enough." Since then, Palm and Gink have grown closer as true best friends. One day, Gink asks Palm out of the blue, "have you wondered...what if we were an item?" Right then, sparks fly wildly inside Palm's mind, knowing that this might be the only chance for him to cross the borderline. Although, Palm has no way of knowing if leaving the FRIEND ZONE this time will lead him to the beginning of his romantic love life or to the end of his friendship with Gink for good. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE MUSIC CHART For the week starting May 25 2019 15 BEGGAR Can : Hak Koi MD (Modern Brothers) https://youtu.be/kFI7izf1-ak 14 SUSHI LOVE Can : So Gei Ok Kiu Chi Long Ken Hung Cheuk Lap https://youtu.be/8enWsFMxmgg 13 FREEDOM Can : Jung Yu Liu Gai Ji Yau Eric Chou (Chow Hing Jik) https://youtu.be/BVK_Q6KZSUI 12 DON'T LET ME GO FAR Can : Bit Yeung Ngor Jau Yuen Yoga Lin (Lam Yau Ga) https://youtu.be/sSidvDS5Naw 11 PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Can : Hung Fook Ji Nam Victor Wong (Bun Guoon) https://youtu.be/-XrgqSwm6qE 10 YOU ARE AN APRIL DAY OF HUMANITY Can : Nei Si Yun Gan Dik Sei Yuet Tin Chris Lee Yuchun https://youtu.be/q4kENddCZPc 9 WHITE HAIR Can : Bak Fak Khalil Fong Datong https://youtu.be/zr56RLXc4u8 8 ACTUALLY LONELY Can : Kei Suk Jik Mok Kay Tse On Kay https://youtu.be/dN-rqS1-KFk 7 PRAISER Can : Gor Jung Jeh Wu Qingfeng https://youtu.be/Hk11G2oECSY 6 YOU Hins Cheung King Hin https://youtu.be/t3-R-DuR2ok 5 BIG BOWL THICK NOODLE Can : Dai Woon Foon Min Kris Wu (Ng Yik Fan) https://youtu.be/rQPPPaLTQsY 4 PASSING BY HUMANITY Can : Lo Gor Yun Gan Yisa Yu (Yuk Hor Wai) https://youtu.be/ucy5q5Pjp0M 3 PRETTY CRAZY Joey Yung Cho Yi https://youtu.be/pNlnj5go5tQ 2 ONE THOUSAND GOODNIGHTS Can : Yut Chin Gor Man Ong A-Bin Fang (Fong Gwing Bun) https://youtu.be/daR7z0usVkg 1 THOUGHTLESS Can : Mo Lim Jane Zhang Liangying (Cheung Lan Wing) https://youtu.be/NbKQFgoNTLA --- [ WHAT IS YOUR CHAFFING EDITOR LISTENING TO ] NIGHTMARE Halsey https://youtu.be/Q_dqfcvTZik ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com