From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (June 13 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. Anthony Wong Yiu Ming who celebrates his birthday on the 16th B. Joey Yung Cho Yi who celebrates her birthday on the 16th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2019/06/19) Justin Cheung Kin Sing in his debut as a producer, DECEPTION OF THE NOVELIST (JOK GA DIK FONG YIN: BUK JUNG YAU JUI) gave his all to his performance. He not only gained 20 pounds to play the writer, worked in the after and chipped his tooth, he also took risks with his bodies for several scenes! In one scene the police questioned him. In order to look more worn out he took water pill for four days and lost 15 pounds in a day. In the scene the police questioned Justin. His girlfriend Kelly Chen Ka Lei played a female cop who admired the writer. Once she learned that her idol cheated she was shaking from rage during questioning. She hit Justin's head with a book and pushed him in his chest. He lost his balance and fell, as his head hit the ground his limbs were in the air. He did not hold back at all! * (2019/06/19) The 2019 Dadi Night took place during the Shanghai Film Festival. The Philip Yung Tsz Kwong directed, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Du Juan starred film WHEN THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI S) became the biggest bright spot. Wai Jai "complained" hat for the film he had to complete the "impossible mission" of playing the piano. Sing Sing praised Wai Jai for hs acting. The film was Sing Sing and Wai Jai's first collaboration. They said that the collaboration was very pleasant. Sing Sing even revealed that he would play a different Detective Lui Lok. The film WHEN THE WIND BLOWS would use an all new angle to bring back the turbulent Hong Kong police and criminal world. The INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor Leung Chiu Wai returned to the subject this time because he liked the Yung Tsz Kwong directed PORT OF CALL (DAP HUET CHUM MUI). Wai Jai admitted that he took WHEN THE WIND BLOWS without hesitation, but at the beginning the pressure was enormous as he needed to complete the "impossible mission" of playing the piano on camera. Wai Jai said, "Because I have to play three songs, one of which is very fast, at first I can't play that fast. Thus I had them put a piano on the set. I practiced during my breaks." Director Yung Tsz Kwong said that because of the piano, Wai Jai called him every night to "yell at him". However he was impressed with Wai Jai. "In one scene Leung Chiu Wai played the piano as Kwok Fu Sing danced. In post production we realized that his playing was very precise. He was highly demanding, practiced for three months. Everyday he played for almost 8 to 10 hours. Because of this film, the piano even became his love. He even bought a piano to practice at home." Sing Sng played the 60s detective Lui Lok from his 20s to 80s. The Andy Lau Tak Wa portrayal made such an impression that Sing Sing said he would bring a different feeling in the film. "The Lui Lok I play may completely change everyone's impression." The film will be released in the second half of the year. In addition, the Ann Hui On Wa and gold label produced Julia Chu Ka Yi produced, new director Heiward Mak He Yan written and directed, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Megan Lai and Li Xiaofeng, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To), Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and Lau Tak Wa starred film FAGARA (FA JIU JI MEI) was also announced. * (2019/06/17) Yesterday a fourth protest against the extradition bill took place. Participants included Anthony Wong Yiu Ming, whose 57th birthday was yesterday, and Denise Ho Wan Sze. They both wore black and held white flowers. Wong Yiu Ming wrote, "We are all at Victoria Park, the only one missing is you. Join us and protect Hong Kong together." Ah Sze around 1PM began her facebook live. She walked from the Tin Hau MTR station to Victoria Park. "See you on the streets #hongkong #616". Brother Ming and Ah Sze urged people to register to vote. Ah Sze said, "Citizens with courage, be responsible with courage!" They reminded Hong Kong permanent residents under the age of 18 who still have not registered to vote can fill out the form to register. Sammy on social media posted the voter registration promotional poster. "Turn anger, sorrow and the sense of hopelessness into strength. Using your votes to keep people who do not represent your voices outside the doors of LegCo. Register to vote before July 2nd and actively participate in the upcoming LegCo election, using one vote per person to truly send people who truly speak for Hong Kong and listen to Hong Kong to speak for you." TRIVISA (SHU DI CHIU FUNG)'s Hong Kong Film Award winning director Jevons Au Man Kit paid attention to the developments and quickly updated news. On June 10th he shared a conversation with his wife. He wore, "My wife asked me if I wanted to go to jail? I told her, "I didn't wear a mask, I didn't charge in, only each time when the police was prepared to unarmed young protesters I picked up the mobile phone in my hand to document it, I use my only ability to protect them.'" Director Matthew Chow Hoi Kwong once host a Commercial Radio program TALK OF THE TOWN that had the popular segment for listeners to speak from their hearts. Two nights ago he on facebook started an online version for fans to post messages and speak their minds. He wrote, "No need to use excessive measures, stay calm! If you want to talk I am here, leave a message I will reply #turning heartbreak into battle strength". He replied to every message and comforted fans. Two nights ago a protester fell to his death at the Pacific Place, which left many sleepless. Yesterday was also Joey Yung Cho Yi's birthday. Early in the morning she posted a black and white photo and posted, "Sleepless Night". Her manager Mani Fok Man Hei responded, "Me too". Hins Cheung King Hin posted a black and white photo of pills and wrote, "Can't sleep". Sammi Cheng Sau Man posted a pair of hands in prayer and wrote, "Pray"; Miriam Yeung Chin Wa directly posted "R.I.P" in black and white picture to express her feeling. Oscar Leung King Fai (Leung Lit Wai) earlier was "out" as protester. Yesterday he also posted a white flower photo on IG and showed that he was in Shanghai. Perhaps Wai Wai wanted to prove that he was not at the protest yesterday, because yesterday at online protest videos, people held up a Wai Wai head shot in the crowd. In Canada Anita Lee Yuen Wa was concerned with the matter, Linda Chung Ka Yun posted her daughter's hands in prayer and wrote, "Our prayers are with you." * (2019/06/16) Justin Cheung Kin Sing, his girlfriend Kelly Chen Ka Lei and Linah Matsuoka yesterday promoted next week's new film release DECEPTION OF THE NOVELIST (JOK GA DIK FONG YIN: BUK JUNG YAU JUI). Justin said that one of Matsuoka's poster was too excessive and was restricted during the promotion. "It was a little bloody and borderline, MTR and buses did not approve. We don't want to make anyone uncomfortable so this version is only used online." Was the first time producer extra nervous? He said, "The pressure is enormous. With the social incident the mood is very heavy." Chan Ka Lei said that her boyfriend has been so nervous that he could not sleep. Justin said, "If everyone doesn't want to go to the movies lately, I can't force them to. We can only do as much as we can. Now the online posts have to be very cautious, but we in business have to make back the cost. Otherwise we won't have a next movie. We are stuck between a rock and a hard place." * (2019/06/16) The Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok and Francis Ng Chun Yu starred film LINE WALKER 2 (SI TOH HUNG JEH 2 DIP YING HUNG DUNG) will open in August. Although this was a LINE WALKER sequel, the story would begin with all new character relationships. However the previous film's lead actress Charmaine Sheh Sze Man has been changed to Mainland actress Jiang Peiyao. LINE 2 kept three classic elements of its predecessor, including cops and robbers, undercover and brotherhood. The production team even went to shoot on location in Spain and Myanmar with a lot of gun fights, car chases and action scenes. Koo Tin Lok in the film in order to lure out the corrupt cop disguised himself at the airport. New addition Joe Ma Tak Chung would like a boss. * (2019/06/16) Max Zhang Jin, Fruit Chan Gor, JuJu Chan Yuk Wan and UFC champion Anderson Silva yesterday promoted their new film INVINCIBLE DRAGON (GAU LUNG BUK BAI). Zhang Jin recalled his fight with JuJu inside the light rail car. Despite his fear of heights he even jumped off the Macau Observation Tower with Anderson. Because the film added fantasy elements, Zhang Jin said that the fight designs were different from ordinary action films. Did he hold back in his fight with JuJu? Zhang Jin said, "Usually in a fight with girls I would hold back a little, but with visual effects I can't. Instead I told her not to hold back." JuJu also praised how agile Zhang Jin was, with suitable control of his power. As for his fight with the UFC champion he did not need to hold back. He joked, "I should've hit harder because the key to his training was taking a beating. I elbowed his chest but hit forehead instead. My elbow hurt but he didn't faint." Zhang Jin said that he was the most afraid of holding back during fight scenes because before the shot was finished he knew the scene would be cut and the visual would be very fake . Thus sometimes injuries were inevitable. After learning that he would work with the UFC champion, Zhang Jin watched his fights and felt that he was interested in Chinese kung fu as well. From his action he could see shades of Wing Chun and hand blocking. Zhang Jin said that he almost forgot about Father's Day. Although his daughters mentioned it to him, they were still sick. He and his wife were busy with taking care of them as they hoped that they would recover soon. * (2019/06/15) The Fruit Chan Gor directed, Max Zhang Jin, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing and Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) starred in the fantasy crime action film INVINCIBLE DRAGON (GAU LUNG BUK BAI), which will open soon. One of the big selling points of the film is the addition of UFC champion Anderson Silva to the cast. He and Zhang Jin would begin a series of fights. In the final battle near the end, the team went to shoot at the Macau Observation Tower. With his fear of heights Zhang Jin stated that it felt like gambling with his life, but speaking of the final fight both were very excited during the shoot. Silva also described this scene as his favorite. He said, "I used to see actors jump off trucks on the big screens, today I am jumping off a tower. The feeling is wonderful!" * (2019/06/15) Gigi Leung Wing Kei yesterday attended the 3rd Hong Kong Children's International Film Festival and Hong Kong Children's International Film Festival Carnival unveiling ceremony as its ambassador. Speaking of Father's Day, Gigi said that her daughter Sofia has already prepared three gifts for Daddy. She said that her husband was as happy as if he won the Oscar. Gigi denied rumors that she was pregnant again and explained that her fondness for loose clothing led to the misunderstanding! Hong Kong Film Award Best New Actor Crisel Consunji also performed with her pre school educational center's children. Gigi said that as the ambassador she would like to obtain some benefit for her daughter. "This time the film festival must select movies that are suitable for children. My daughter really likes to watch movies, one of the reasons is the pop corn at the movies. Her favorites are animal documentary films and cartoons. She would also suggest for her to watch some movies about making friends, because at school she would meet new friends and would talk to me about meeting new friends when she returns. I want her through the movies to know that this world is very big, as long as she opens her heart she would meet different friends and accept new things. Now when my daughter watches movies she would keep asking questions. I wouldn't stop her, but at the movies I would remind her to be quieter and answer her after the movie. I would also search for information online with her." Sunday would be Father's Day. Gigi revealed that her daughter prepared three presents at school. "One is a 'funny daddy' award, a card and a wooden phone stand. She even practiced a song, when I get home she would sing it for Daddy. My husband is as happy as if he won the Oscar award. Usually I would make a simple handmade card with my daughter every year. She would choose a pretty photo on it and work more on it. (Did you receive three gifts for Mother's Day?) I got a big one, she got three little ones. Actually I don't mind, I am already happy that my daughter personally made it." Gigi was rumored to be pregnant. She said, "What is pregnant? Congratulations! I am not, maybe the pants design I wore that day gave people the wrong impression. I always wear loose clothing, which would be fine even if I was full. I wouldn't have to watch what I eat. now I am conflicted, as I am afraid of being misunderstood. (Would you want a baby?) It's not about whether I want to or not, it's Heaven's arrangement. Of course it's good for children to have siblings. They can discuss matters with another person. Now the dog at home gives my daughter the responsibility of taking care of another. If she has a sibling in the future she would be even more responsible. I am in no hurry, waiting for Heaven's arrangement. I can keep working." * (2019/06/15) Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Linah Matsuoka two nights ago attended their film DECEPTION OF THE NOVELIST (JOK GA DIK FONG YIN: BUK JUNG YAU JUI) premiere. Ho Pui Yu in the film needed to go without make up except for ugly special effect make up. She revealed that this character could not be any best, as she had to go all out. Whatever she could not have no one else could either. This character even reminded her of how she broke her first boyfriend's electronic product when they fought. The role was somewhat close to her actual nature! She had to gain 20 pounds for the character, so everyday she had to finish 6 rice boxes. She spent half a month to reach her goal, after the shoot she immediately went to lose weight. However boss Stephen Shiu Jr. suggested for several additional scenes to strengthen the story. "However I started to lose weight already, so the continuity was a little off. However after the added scenes the movie really is decent." Cheung Kin Sing produced for the first time and starred. He said, "I would like to thank each actor, everything is very smooth. The test screening reaction is decent. Thank you everyone for supporting low budget Hong Kong films. (Would you like to direct?) No so soon, first let's see how the box office performance would be this time. I still want to do my part as an actor first. Earlier I just finished another film, CHAN YING HUNG GAN, with (Stephy) Tang Lai Yun. In that film I have multiple personalities, so far my emotions still hasn't settled down yet." When asked whether he would promote like crazy with audience appreciation events? He tearfully lamented, "I don't know whether we would go to thank the audience. (Because of the recent protest?) Hurry up and take care of the matter, so we won't have any more bloodshed please? Without life how can we have entertainment, can we handle it a little better? Don't hurt each other; no matter who is right and who is wrong, can we sit down and talk it out?" * (2019/06/14) The 25th Huading awards took place two nights ago in Macau. Aaron Kwok Fu Sing with the film PROJECT GUTENBERG (MO SEUNG) won Best Actor, Catherine Chau Ka Yi with the film won Best Supporting Actress and screenwriter Felix Chong Man Keung won Best Screenplay. Veteran filmmaker Ng See Yuen received the Lifetime Achievement award. Sing Sing again won Best Actor with PROJECT GUTENBERG after the 1st Hainan International Film Festival. Sing Sing revealed that in the second half of the year he would have two film releases with WHEN THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI) and I'M LIVIN' IT (MAK LO YUN). He has never played neither role before. What other character would Sing Sing like to challenge? "I still have many roles that I haven't played yet, I still have a lot of room for me to work with." Sing Sing also said that he has not thought about how he would celebrate, for now he would not be able to celebrate with hot pot casserole because he would have to perform in Xuzhou. Even when Yu Dong asked him to stay for a hot pot celebration he would have to wait until next time. * (2019/06/14) Julian Cheung Chi Lam yesterday attended a watch event in Shanghai. Chilam said that in the second half of the year he would mainly work on movies. In the first half of next year he would spend more energy and time on singing. "Lately I have been working on a Lunar New Year film. This would also be my first Lunar New Year film. Because I feel I am a rather humorous person, if performed properly I believe I would be funny and give everyone a little more joy." Chilam continued, "Maybe there would be some dark humor". He admitted that he and his wife Anita Yuen Wing Yi were funny in their reality show. Chilam also believed that he would have a chance to make even more good comedy. "In recent years few films seem to be comedy, so I can probably make more comedy." Next year Chilam also applied for the Hong Kong Coliseum schedule in April, then he would put more effort into his singing career. * (2019/06/13) The 25th Huading awards took place last night in Macau. The film PROJECT GUTENBERG (MO SEUNG) was the big winner. Aaron Kwok Fu Sing defeated co-star Chow Yun Fat for Best Actor. Co-star Catherine Chau Ka Yi and director and writer Felix Chong Man Keung won Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay. Best Hong Kong Film went to MEN ON THE DRAGON (YIK LAU DAI SHOOK). PROJECT GUTENBERG brought Sing Sing his second Best Actor award. He happily said, "I treat each award show normally, winning would be a bonus and an encouragement. The most important to make every movie good. The Huading awards are chosen by the jury and Mainland viewers. Audience support is a great shot of confidence." He said that over the years the script came first. He would try not to repeat characters that he has played before. The most important was for the screenplay and the character to move him. Chong Man Keung was asked whether the PROJECT GUTENBERG team would work together again? He said, "Yes, but it would be next year at the soonest." Chau Ka Yi said that she would make room for the director, while Sing Sing said that he would not decide until after reading the script. Now he wanted to make movies for breakthrough. Chau Ka Yi won her first Best Supporting Actress. "I am very happy, but in a hurry I forgot to thank my family. I want to say to them, 'I love you!'" In PROJECT GUTENBERG she performed without make up, which she joked was not a sacrifice. "I am not going the pretty girl route, no make up helped the character a lot. I thank Man Lim Chung for my design." Chau Ka Yi's dress was caught on the escalator yesterday. She immediately covered her chest while pulling on her dress to prevent wardrobe malfunction. Luckily workers turned off the escalator right away and helped her with pulling her dress out. Later she said the moment was very awkward, worrying that the caught dress would affect those behind her. * (2019/06/13) The 25th Huading awards took place last night in Macau. The film PROJECT GUTENBERG (MO SEUNG) was the big winner. Aaron Kwok Fu Sing defeated co-star Chow Yun Fat for Best Actor. Co-star Catherine Chau Ka Yi and director and writer Felix Chong Man Keung won Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay. Best Hong Kong Film went to MEN ON THE DRAGON (YIK LAU DAI SHOOK). PROJECT GUTENBERG brought Sing Sing his second Best Actor award. He happily said, "I treat each award show normally, winning would be a bonus and an encouragement. The most important to make every movie good. The Huading awards are chosen by the jury and Mainland viewers. Audience support is a great shot of confidence." He said that over the years the script came first. He would try not to repeat characters that he has played before. The most important was for the screenplay and the character to move him. Chong Man Keung was asked whether the PROJECT GUTENBERG team would work together again? He said, "Yes, but it would be next year at the soonest." Chau Ka Yi said that she would make room for the director, while Sing Sing said that he would not decide until after reading the script. Now he wanted to make movies for breakthrough. Chau Ka Yi won her first Best Supporting Actress. "I am very happy, but in a hurry I forgot to thank my family. I want to say to them, 'I love you!'" In PROJECT GUTENBERG she performed without make up, which she joked was not a sacrifice. "I am not going the pretty girl route, no make up helped the character a lot. I thank Man Lim Chung for my design." Chau Ka Yi's dress was caught on the escalator yesterday. She immediately covered her chest while pulling on her dress to prevent wardrobe malfunction. Luckily workers turned off the escalator right away and helped her with pulling her dress out. Later she said the moment was very awkward, worrying that the caught dress would affect those behind her. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. TA KUNG PAO, JUNE 13 2019, EAST AND WEST FILM CHASING THE DRAGON 2 WILD WILD BUNCH: PERFORMANCE TASTE CHANGE For awhile, Hong Kong filmmakers excel in putting current events into their own work. After bringing back the 60s Hong Kong mob storm in CHASING THE DRAGON (JUI LUNG), the sequel CHASING THE DRAGON 2 WILD WILD BUNCH (JUI LUNG II CHAK WONG) jumps to 20 years later for a story of the "king" of armed robbers. Speaking of filmmakers basing their creations on actual cases, the late director Ringo Lam Lan Tung's classic CITY ON FIRE (LUNG FU FUNG WON) came from a real crime case. The 80s and 90s Hong Kong also provided a lot of material for film. Back then among the numerous armed robbery kings, the most legendary might still be the tycoon kidnapper Cheung Chi Keung. Battle of Best Actors The king of thieves in CHASING THE DRAGON 2 WILD WILD BUNCH is the Tony Leung Ka Fai played Lung Chi Keung. Also based on actual people, Leung Ka Fai's performance in comparison to TRIVISA (SHU DAI JIU FUNG)'s Jordan Chan Siu Chun played Cheuk Chi Keung is deeper and darker. The character at the same time has family concept as he keeps a big group of brothers. His deals are in hundreds of millions, even newly arrived brothers can have millions in spare change. As for the real protagonist, he is the Louis Koo Tin Lok played Hong Kong cop Ho Tin. Because he has expert explosive knowledge he is chosen to go undercover and join Lung Chi Keung's group. Having played another king of thieves, Gordon Lam Ka Tung in the film plays Lung Chi Keung's subordinate and brain trust known as "Professor". The focus of the entire film is the tug of war performance between the three Best Actors. This film has elements that are frequently seen in Wong Jing's work: Macau, casino, scheme within scheme, piling on a lot of entertainment and melodramatic elements, finally the crook risks his life for money and an ending that sends everyone home happy is a very conventional tradition of the Wong Jing formula. Visually it is close to the bright and brilliant FROM VEGAS TO MACAU (DOH SING FUNG WON) film series, which is drastically different from CHASING THE DRAGON's historical feel. Actually, as one of the representatives of Hong Kong film, even more Wong Jing's creations package popular films of recent years anew (or follow their trends) in a more conventional and friendly way. They often remind people other earlier work. The movie that CHASING THE DRAGON 2 would remind people the most of is not the previous CHASING THE DRAGON, not TRIVISA either; but the Andy Lau Tak Wa starred SHOCK WAVE (CHAK DAN JUEN GA). Achieving the Opposite Effect The Koo Tin Lok played Ho Tin also comes from the bomb disposal unit. In SHOCK WAVE Chiang Sir (Andy Lau Tak Wa) also has undercover experience. Aside from the lead having shades of Chiang Sir, CHASING THE DRAGON 2 also if full of bomb disposal and bomb creation scenes, from the television series MACGYVER style instant homemade explosives to complicated and intricate bomb vast. Undoubtedly, the bomb disposal scene that decides life and death at a moment's notice can always create a tense atmosphere. However CHASING THE DRAGON 2 remembers to add in the Hong Kong style wit that is often seen in Wong Jing films, without stressing professional realism it instead adds more fun. This probably is also considered Wong Jing's trademark. Yet more or less because of this fun, and a script that is slapped together with too many different ingredients (like Ho Tin keeps stressing the mother and son relationship), the three male leads' performance changes in taste. From Leung Ka Fai, Koo Tin Lok to Lam Ka Tung, they all seem to be playing samples of some successful roles of their past. Leung Ka Fai is a deeply entrenched mob boss (not a king of thief who does everything personally), while Koo Tin Lok plays an undercover character for the second time this year and Lam Ka Tung repeats that eerie stare when he played a king of thieves. The tug of war between the three becomes a timeline of the plot, making the tension hard to gather together. Too many "idea" twists end up adding to the aesthetic fatigue and have no way to create a realistic bomb disposal scene. Actually they are rather dull. With the audience nowadays, perhaps no one would be worry for the protagonist's life and death? Which writer and director would let a star die halfway through his or her performance? From this point on, the bomb disposal expert setting somewhat achieves the opposite effect. 2. TA KUNG PAO, JUNE 13 2019, THE WEEK IN FILM X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX REACHES THE TOP IN HONG KONG AND THE MAINLAND Last week comic book heroes struck again, X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX as expected landed on top of the box office. ALADDIN and GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS both fell one spot to second and third place; the newly released CHASING THE DRAGON 2 WILD WILD BUNCH (JUI LUNG II CHAK WONG) came in fourth; JOHN WICK CHAPTER 3 PARABELLUM fell two places to fifth. Last week's box office made HK$ 44.35 million, HK$ 7.84 million more than the week before. As for other new releases, the French film BY THE GRACE OF GOD made HK$ 121,000 in fifteenth place. With advanced screenings it made HK$ 128,000; the Michael Moore directed documentary film FAHRENHEIT 11/9 made HK$ 70,000 in twentieth place. This week seven new films will open, among them MiB will return with MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL with Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson as well as Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson; the Iranian director P.B. Sherman's THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN sarred Mel Gibson and Sean Penn as two creators of the Oxford English Dictionary; in addition, Singaporean director Eric Khoo's RAMEN TEH, the Yoshina Kimura starred MY DAD IS A HEEL WRESTLER and the animated film THE SAGE OF TANYA THE EVIL, as well as Malaysian director Quek Shio Chuan's GUANG and the Korean horror film 0.0 MHZ will open. At the Mainland box office, X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX opened at the top spot. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS fell one place to second; the new release CHASING THE DRAGON 2 and the Chen Feiyu and He Landou starred MY BEST SUMMER came in third and fourth; ALADDIN dropped three spots to fifth. As for other new releases, the Indian film KAABIL made 22.99 million RMB in seventh place. With advanced screenings it made 23.19 million RMB; the Chen Jing and Lou Ye directed youth film OUR INFINITE FURTHER made 1.85 million RMB. At the U.S. box office, CHASING THE DRAGON 2 opened on 16 screens and made US$ 60,000 in thirty fifth place; the Korean action film THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL opened on 21 screens and made US$ 78,000 in thirty second place; a French animated film that took place in Cambodia, FUNAN, opened on one screen and made US$ 1,800 in seventy fourth place. WEEKLY BOX OFFICE (Ending June 9 2018) Position(Previous Week), Film Title, Box Office, Cumulative Box Office HONG KONG 5(3) JOHN WICK CHAPTER 3 PARABELLUM, HK$ 1.62 M, HK$ 22.72 M 4(0) CHASING THE DRAGON 2 WILD WILD BUNCH, HK$ 4.54 M, HK$ 4.54 M 3(2) GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, HK$ 6.44 M, HK$ 16.42 M 2(1) ALADDIN, HK$ 13.03 M, HK$ 38.97 M 1(0) X-MEN DARK PHOENIX, HK$ 13.42 M, HK$ 13.42 M MAINLAND 5(2) ALADDIN, 64.95 M RMB, 333 M RMB 4(0) MY BEST SUMMER, 174 M RMB, 175 M RMB 3(0) CHASING THE DRAGON 2 WILD WILD BUNCH, 194 M RMB, 195 M RMB 2(1) GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, 286 M RMB, 768 M RMB 1(0) X-MEN DARK PHOENIX, 300 M RMB, 300 M RMB - LAM KAM BO 3. TA KUNG PAO, JUNE 13 2019, LIGHT SHADOW PATH FILM "FINAL CUT" EXPERT After a movie is made it has to make a final cut. Usually before the final cut, directors would show their version (first cut) to producers and distribution colleagues. After listening to their opinions they would make the cut. Experienced producers would have an easier time on decide how to make the cut, but when the producer and the director are the same person or the producer actually only serves the director, the final cut process would become complicated. Because ot this, people understand more what is the final cut. In general people would feel the director's first cut of the film is too long. Distribution professionals or actors may feel it needs to lose 10 minutes or more. If a movie is 120 minutes long, a 10 minute cut would be almost 10%. If a director can let you cut 10 minutes, it proves that he or she is either too sloppy or too weak. Such a possibility is very unlikely, on the other hand the speaker's lack of professionalism and experience can be seen. The film's first cut definitely has room for improvement, but one of the reason that its pace is slow is it does not have an official score yet. This point must be considered. An even more important reason is that the story "nags" on for too long, too little is happening in plot development, and finally the audience may not relate to the actor's performance. Usually these few frequently seen causes would appear at the same time, thus the critics feel impatient and feel 10 minutes must be chopped off. When directors hear that their films have to be cut by 1/10 in length, their reaction would certainly be extreme. First they would claims their critics as unprofessional, after settling down they would ask what they should cut. Anyone unfamiliar with creating would casually point out certain parts must be shorten and cut, which usually would be considered by directors as proof of not understanding how to create because these opinions would harm the screenplay and the characterizations. At a stalemate, film companies must find an (within the company or not) experts that both sides feel are credible to make the determination. After the experts have seen the film, they would point out certain parts that can be cut and certain parts that cannot be touched. If directors feel experts indeed have professional experience the matter would then be resolved. Experts know the biggest difference between directors and critics is directors see their movies as "work" while critics see them as "merchandise". "Work" like poem and music have no standard format; "merchandise" must be sold. If a movie is longer than 100 minutes it would have one or two less shows daily and revenue would be affected. "Work" cannot be quantified, "merchandise" is made to be quantified. Experts deeply understand this. Experts after watching the film would actually have an idea, understand what problem appears in the film and know how to save it. However the "work" has already been completed, it can only be edited to its best condition and achieve balance between benefit and demands of both sides. Why are these experts so amazing? Actually most of them are creative producers, full of understanding of the market and creating. - 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 FAGARA AKA : FAGARA IN MARA Can : Fa Jiu Ji Mei Lit : Taste of Flower Pepper d. Heiward Mak Hei Yan Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Megan Lai Ya-Yen, Cherry Li Xiaofeng, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To), Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Linda Liu, Wu Yan-Shu, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Ben Yuen Fu Wa [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the wake of her father's untimely demise, Cira not only inherits his debt-ridden hot pot restaurant in Hong Kong but also two younger sisters whom she never even knew existed: Luna from Taiwan and Stella from China. Together, the three estranged sisters from radically different backgrounds must strive to build up their sororal bond in order to rescue their father's restaurant from imminent closure. Meanwhile, Cira is trying desperately to reconnect with the man she secretly loves, who has fled to Maasai Mara in Kenya after being spurned by her. THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING AKA : THE WAY WE DANCE 3 Can : Kong Mo Pai 3 d. Adam Wong Sau Ping Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Yeung Lok Man, Heyo Fok, Lau Ho Lan, Afuc THE ATTORNEY Can : Yut Cup Ji Hung Lit : Class A Accusation d. Wong Kwok Fai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Nina Paw Hee Jing, Liu Kai Chi, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Lok Ying Kwan, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Kelly Chen Ka Lei, Chan Po Yuen, Cho Yuet, Bernice Liu Bik Yi, Himmy Wong Ting Him 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 ] 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/oT1nl5NfWWY [ 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! PARASITE Can : Seung Lau Gei Sun Jook Lit : Upper Class Parasite d. Joon Ho-Bong song Kang-Ho, Lee Sun-Kyun, Choi Woo-Shik Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/p8KClAj2PXQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The winner of Palme d’OR – Cannes Film Festival. Ki-taek's family of four is close, but fully unemployed, with a bleak future ahead of them. The son Ki-woo is recommended by his friend, a student at a prestigious university, for a well-paid tutoring job, spawning hopes of a regular income. Carrying the expectations of all his family, Ki-woo heads to the Park family home for an interview. Arriving at the house of Mr. Park, the owner of a global IT firm, Ki-woo meets Yeon-kyo, the beautiful young lady of the house. But following this first meeting between the two families, an unstoppable string of mishaps lies in wait. GUANG Can : Guong Lit : Light d. Quek Shio Chuan Kyo Chen, Emily Chan, Ernest Chong Rating : IIB Length : 88 mns. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tAVT4jTetw8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A spark of childhood inspiration starts an autistic young man on a journey to collect specific glass wares for his own unique purpose. In doing so, he jeopardizes his relationship with his younger brother and both their jobs. Little do they know that this quest could unlock the answers to their dire situation? RAMEN TEH Can : Ching Hin Lai Min Cha d. Eric Khoo Takumi Saitoh, Seiko Matsuda, Mark Lee, Jeanette Aw Rating : I Length : 90 mins. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/1bnQIP_4m1U [ 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. 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 [ MCL CINEMAS ] "Daddy's job is to be a bad guy wrestler. At first, I was shocked..." Shota sneaks into his dad's car to do a report on "What Daddy Does" for school. What does he see there? "Daddy's job is to be a bad guy wrestler. At first, I was shocked..." Once he was a popular wrestler, but as he got older and injured, Takashi became the villain wrestler "Cockroach Mask", a role which he plays with all his strength. "If there's no bad guys, the heroes won't have anyone to fight, right?" Takashi says, but his son, Shota, is ashamed to tell anyone that his father is the hated Cockroach Mask. At first Shota’s shocked and embarrassed, but when he sees how hard his dad fights, he starts to think that he's really cool. Viewers will love to see Cockroach Mask fight, and the father's love for his son, and how his wife watches over them both. THE SAGA OF TANYA THE EVIL d. Kenta Ihara Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 98 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. 0.0 MHZ Can : 0.0 Hak Siu Jiu Won d. Yoo Sun-Dong Jeong Eun-Ji, Lee Seong-Yeol Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. 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... 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 27 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. 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... [ 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 September 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... 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. UNDERCOVER PUNCH AND GUN Can : Chim Hung Jeh Lit : Diving Walker AKA : UNDERCOVER VS UNDERCOVER AKA : Ngor Fu Chim Lung Lit : Crouching Tiger Diving Dragon AKA : Chim Lung Jui Gik Lit : Diving Dragon Snipes d. Philip Lui Koon Nam, Frankie Tam Kwong Yuen Philip Ng Won Lung, Vanness Wu (Ng Kin Ho), Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Feng Wenjuan, Jiang Luxia, Aka Chio Wai Shan, Chi Shuai, Meng Jia, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Aaron Aziz, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Jessica C., Opening June 28 2019 in Malaysia [ 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. IF IT'S FOR MY DAUGHTER, I'D EVEN DEFEAT A DEMON LORD Japanese Animation Length : 100 mins. Opening June 30 2019 A LONG GOODBYE d. Ryota Nakano Yu Aoi, Yuko Takeuchi, Chieko Matsubara, Tsutomu Yamazaki Rating : I Length : 127 mins. Openng July 4 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A party was held for the 70th birthday of their father, Shohei. What was told to his daughters, who haven’t all gathered together for a long time, is the fact that their strict father had contracted dementia. While being confused about the situation of their father losing his memory day after day, the family members reconsider their own situation by facing that reality. One day, the family members learn that a "lovely memory" that everyone in their family had forgotten, is still living in Shohei. EIGA YO-KAI WATCH: FOREVER FRIENDS d. Shigeharu Takahashi Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 100 mins. Opening July 4 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Sakura Motomachi, Tokyo in the 1960s. Shin, a boy who lived happily, despite being poor, loses his mother, his only family member, and falls into deep misfortune. Itsuki, a boy who saves Shin. He also lost his older sister. Those two boys are joined by Tae, a girl who can see Yo-kai, and together with Shin's guardian spirit Su-san, and new Yo-kai such as Nekomata, they take on a mysterious incident in order to retrieve the souls of their precious family! And what is the shocking truth that awaits them...!? This is a story about the friendship formed between three children and Yo-kai--" JINPA Can : Jong Sei Liu Yut Jet Yeung Lit : Ran Over A Ram d. Pema Tseden Jinpam Genden Phuntsok, Sonam Wangmo Rating : IIA Length : 87 mins. Opening July 11 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3f598Zd7sgo [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On the path of life, sometimes we meet someone whose dreams overtake our own to the point that they converge. This is a story of revenge and redemption. On an isolated road passing through the vast barren plains of Tibet, a truck driver who has accidentally run over a sheep chances upon a young man who is hitching a ride. As they drive and chat, the truck driver notices that his new friend has a silver dagger strapped to his leg. He comes to understand that this man is out to kill someone who wronged him earlier in life. As he drops the hitchhiker off at a fork in the road, little does the truck driver realize that their short time together has changed everything, and that their destinies are inexorably intertwined. Venice Horizons Award – Best Screenplay. 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. LYING TO MOM Can : Ling Muk Ga Dik Fong Yin Lit : The Lie of the Suzuki Family d. Katsumi Nojiri Ittoku Kishibe, Hideko Hara, Mai Kiryu, Ryo Kase Length : 133 mins. Opening July 18 2019 CRAYON SHIN-CHAN: HONEYMOON HURRICANE ~THE LOST HIROSHI~ d. Masakazu Hashimoto Japanese Animation Length : 100 mins. Opening July 18 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Misae and Hiroshi go to Australia to take their belated honeymoon with Shin-chan, Himawari and Shiro. However, Hiroshi suddenly disappear at night! Following a mystery masked man, Shin-chan arrives a village and finds that Hiroshi gets kidnapped and dresses like a groom. It turns out that Hiroshi is the key to a secret treasure. In order to rescue Hiroshi, the remaining members of Nohara family need to fight with the mystery masked man and treasure hunters all over the world! Can they bring Hiroshi back successfully!? [ 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 Opening August 8 2019 [ MCL CINEMA ] Nobita saw a moon turned yellow last night and told his class about it but they think it's funny. Doraemon gives him the "History Explorers Club Badge" and discovers there's life on the moon. Until a new student changed him forever. CHILDREN OF THE SEA Can : Hoi Sau Ji Ji Lit : Son of Sea Beast d. Ayumu Watanabe Japanese Animation Opening July 25 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Cq31JFyDK5s 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 Cantonese Voice: Louis Yuen Siu Cheung Opening July 28 2019 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! MODEST HEROES: PONOC SHORT FILMS THEATRE, VOLUME 1 d. Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, Akihiko Yamashita Japanese Animation Opening August 1 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Mary and The Witch’s Flower's Studio Ponoc presents a celebration of short animations from Japan portraying the modest heroes of today. Kanini & Kanino is the grand adventure fantasy of two crab brothers. Life Ain't Gonna Lose is a moving drama about the love between a mother and her boy. Invisible is an action spectacle of the lonely and solitary fight of a man who wants to be seen again. 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 29 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 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "I wanted to try going into that light." First year of high school, summer. Hodaka runs away from his home on an outlying island to come to Tokyo. He falls into poverty quickly, but after many days of solitude, at last finds work as a freelance writer for a dubious occult magazine. Rain falls day after day, as if taking its cue from his life. One day, though, Hodaka meets a girl in one corner of the hustle and bustle of the big city. Hina is a cheerful, strong-willed girl who lives alone with her little brother due to certain circumstances. She also has a strange power. "Hey, it's gonna clear up now." Little by little, the rain stops and the cityscape gives off a beautiful glow. For Hina has the power to make the sky clear just by praying... 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 Teaser : https://youtu.be/801IeIw0oYI [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] Puppy Quill (nickname Little Q) is born with a birthmark in the house of Dr. Lo, it is being sent to the Chan's family after two months. Mr. Chan, Mrs. Chan and their daughter Chi Kiu take care of Little Q, they bond well with each other. As Little Q grows bigger, it is being trained by guide dog trainer Simon. Simon takes it to match with famous chef Lee Bo Ting. He has become irritable and constantly losing his temper over his sister Bo Yi who resigned her teaching job to help Bo Ting at his dessert house since he lost his eye sight. Bo Ting tries to drive Little Q away for several times, but as a well trained guide dog Little Q always stays by Bo Ting's side and protects him under any circumstances. Eventually Little Q earns Bo Ting’s trust with its loyalty prompting him to take a new lease of life and quit blaming his blindness. He continues to delve into new dessert recipe and travels around with Little Q. However, as Little Q gets older and Bo Ting gets sick, the two of them have to face an unwilling separation...... [ 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! RESIDE Can : Wui Won Jau d. Wisit Sasanatieng Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Length : 103 mins. Opening August 29 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. 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 August 22 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 ] * ALAN TAM 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT IN RENO DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 1 2019 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N Center S. Reno, NV 89501 TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET VENUE LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.sellingticket.us/site/ * 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 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Sunday, August 25 2019 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: Waterfront Conference Center Harrah's Resort Atlantic City 777 Harrah's Blvd. TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 158, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE : https://99concerts.com * KENNY BEE DATE AND TIME: Saturday, August 24 2019 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, CA 92203 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 138, 108, 88, 68, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 June 16 2019 10 PARASITE Can : Seung Lau Gei Sun Jook Lit : Upper Class Parasite d. Joon Ho-Bong Song Kang-Ho, Lee Sun-Kyun, Choi Woo-Shik 9 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 8 0.0 MHZ Can : 0.0 Hak Siu Jiu Won d. Yoo Sun-Dong Jeong Eun-Ji, Lee Seong-Yeol 7 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, 6 THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 d. Chris Renaud Illumination Animation English Voices: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Tiffany Haddish, Cantonese Voices: Julian Cheung Chi Lam 5 GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS d. Michael Dougherty Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Zhang Ziyi 4 CHASING THE DRAGON II: WILD WILD BUNCH 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, 3 X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX d. Simon Kinberg James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandria Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters, Jessica Chastain, 2 ALADDIN d. Guy Ritchie Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, 1 MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL d. F. Gary Gray Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS CHASING THE DRAGON II: WILD WILD BUNCH AKA : MASTER OF RANSOME 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? PARASITE Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/p8KClAj2PXQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The winner of Palme d’OR – Cannes Film Festival. Ki-taek's family of four is close, but fully unemployed, with a bleak future ahead of them. The son Ki-woo is recommended by his friend, a student at a prestigious university, for a well-paid tutoring job, spawning hopes of a regular income. Carrying the expectations of all his family, Ki-woo heads to the Park family home for an interview. Arriving at the house of Mr. Park, the owner of a global IT firm, Ki-woo meets Yeon-kyo, the beautiful young lady of the house. But following this first meeting between the two families, an unstoppable string of mishaps lies in wait. 0.0 MHZ Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. 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... ------ GLOBAL CHINESE MUSIC CHART For the week starting June 15 2019 15 PASSING BY HUMANITY Can : Lo Gor Yun Gan Yisa Yu (Yuk Hor Wai) https://youtu.be/ucy5q5Pjp0M 14 HARMLESS Can : Mo Fong Sun Nan https://youtu.be/KnoQDssWajg 13 SEARCHING FOR THE BIN IN XIMENDING Can : Ngor Joi Sai Moon Ding Chum Jau Lap Sap Tung Hinry Lau Cheuk Hin ft. Evangeline Wong https://youtu.be/hb13unAsJyM 12 BREAK UP AGAIN Can : Joi Yut Chi Fun Sau Mad August https://youtu.be/YymRITQprr4 11 THE HIDDEN MEMORY Can : Yun Yik Dik Gei Lim Ashin https://youtu.be/HCCNgmm-8rk 10 BIG BOWL THICK NOODLE Can : Dai Woon Foon Min Kris Wu (Ng Yik Fan) https://youtu.be/rQPPPaLTQsY 9 ACTUALLY LONELY Can : Kei Suk Jik Mok Kay Tse On Kay https://youtu.be/dN-rqS1-KFk 8 WHITE HAIR Can : Bak Fak Khalil Fong Datong https://youtu.be/zr56RLXc4u8 7 MORE THAN FRIENDS Can : Chiu Yau Yi Eman Lam/Number Six@RubberBand https://youtu.be/VUOb30w3Mx8 6 NATURE Can : Tai Wui Lu Han https://youtu.be/hNl7jcno35g 5 JIANG Can : Keung Meng Meiqi@Rocket Girls https://youtu.be/hxwGb2sGy5o 4 BRILLIANT YOU Can : Chan Lan Dik Nei Wang Feng https://youtu.be/EZEh5CLU9Fc 3 AS A MONSTER Can : Jok Wai Gwai Muk Chris Lee Yuchun X Wu Tsing-Fong https://youtu.be/dM5zQPZV60M 2 WAITING FOR YOU Can : Dung Nei Jeung Diamond Zhang Bichen https://youtu.be/tmivkp4p64Q 1 PRETTY CRAZY Joey Yung Cho Yi https://youtu.be/pNlnj5go5tQ --- CMC PICTURE PRESENTS WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS Opening July 12 2019 in North America, Australia, New Zealand and England --- WELL GO USA PRESENTS CHASING THE DRAGON 2 WILD WILD BUNCH https://www.wellgousa.com/films/chasing-the-dragon-2-wild-wild-bunch Opening June 7 2019 in North America UNITED STATES ATLANTA Regal Hollywood 24 Chamblee BOSTON AMC Boston Common 19 CHICAGO AMC River East 21 DALLAS Cinemark Legacy HOUSTON AMC Studio 30 LOS ANGELES AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 AMC Orange 30 NEW YORK AMC Empire 25 SAN FRANCISCO AMC Mercado 20 Cinemark Daly City CineLounge Fremont 7 SEATTLE AMC Pacific Place 11 CANADA TORONTO Cineplex Cinemas Markham & VIP Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas VANCOUVER Cineplex Silvercity Riverport Opening June 13 2019 in Australia and New Zealand AUSTRALIA SYDNEY Hoyts Chatswood Mandarin Event George ST Event Macquarie Event Burwood Event Hurtsville PERTH Hoyts Carousel ADELAIDE Hoyts Norwood Event Adelaide/GU Film House Adelaide BRISBANE AND GOLD COAST Hoyts Sunnybank Event Mt Gravatt/Garden City Event Australia Fair Event Brisbane City Myer Centre MELBOURNE Hoyts Melbourne Central Hoyts Chadstone Hoyts District Docklands Village Century City Chinatown Cinema CANBERRA Hoyts Belconnen NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND Event Queen ST. 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