From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (April 14 2022) 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. Shu Qi who celebrates her birthday on April 16th B. Moses Chan Ho who celebrates his birthday on April 16th C. Eric Tsang Chi Wai who celebrates his birthday on April 14th D. actor Mak Ho Wai who passed away in Singapore at age 76 E. actor Leung Hung who passed away on April 11th F. Toby Leung Ching Kei who gave birth to a son on April 11th G. Linda Chung Ka Yan who celebrates her birthday on April 9th H. Manga creator Fujio A Fujiko who passed away on April 7th at age 88 I. Jimmy Wang Yu who passed away on April 5th J. Alice Chan Wai whose father passed away on April 5th K. Aimee Chan Yan Mei who celebrates her birthday on April 1st L. Fish Liew Chi Yu who celebrates her birthday on March 31st M. Nancy Sit Ka Yin who celebrtes her birthday on March 30th N. Wong Ha who passed away on March 27th O. Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) whose father passed away P. Gigi Leung Wing Kei who celebrates her birthday on March 25th Q. Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu who celebrates his birthday on March 24th R. Edwin Siu Jing Nam who celebrates his birthday on March 23rd S. DaDa Chan Jing who celebrates her birthday on March 22nd T. Simon Yam Tat Wa who celebrates his birthday on March 19th U. Patrick Tam Yiu Man who celebrates his birthday on March 19th V. Taiwan actor Ku Pao-Ming who passed away on March 19th W. Veteran DJ Simon and HEART TO HEARTS screen writer Siu Kwok Wa who passed away on March 18th X. Alice Lau Nga Lai, whose father passed away from novel coronavirus on March 17th Y. Pal Sinn Lap Man who celebrates his birthday on March 17th Z. Deep Ng Ho Hong who registered his marriage with Margiela Kwok Si Lam on March 14th AA. Kay Tse On Kay who celebrates her birthday on March 13th AB. Sheren Tang Shui Man who celebrates her birthday on March 2nd AC. Ken Hung Cheuk Lap who celebrates his birthday on March 2nd AD. Samantha Chuk Man Kwan who passed way on February 28th from lung cancer at age 55 AE. Mat Yeung Ming who celebrates his birthday on February 27th AF. Christine Ng Wing Mei who celebrates her birthday on February 24th AG. Chor Yuen who passed away at age 87 AH. Cherie Chung Chor Hung who celebrates her birthday on February 16th AI. Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming who celebrates his birthday on February 13th AJ. Remus Choy Yat Kit who celebrates his birthday on February 6th AK. Eddie Kwan Lai Kit who celebrates his birthday on February 2nd AL. Tony Leung Ka Fai who celebrates his birthday on February 1st AM. Hins Cheung King Hin who celebrates his birthday on February 1st AN. Lin Chiling who gave birth to a baby boy AO. Sally Yeh whose mother passed away on December 19th 2021 AP. Miriam Yeung Chin Wa who celebrates her birthday on February 3rd AQ. Lo Hung whose passed away at age 74 on January 27th. AR. Lee Sinjie who celebrates her birthday on January 23rd AS. Nadia Chan Chung Ling who celebrates her birthday on January 21st AT. Gillian Chung Yun Tung who celebrates her birthday on January 21st AU. Edan Lui Cheuk On who celebrates his birthday on January 21st AV. Wu Fung who celebrates his birthday on January 18th AW. Jay Chou who celebrates his birthday on January 18th AX. Sharon Chan Man Chi who celebrates her birthday on January 17th AY. Ruco Chan Jin Pang who celebrates his birthday on Januray 13th AZ. Samantha Ko Hoi Ning who celebrates her birthday on January 13th AAA. Bryant Mak Chi Lok who celebrates his birthday on January 12th AAB. ERROR's Fat Boy (Leung Yip) and 193 (Kwok Ka Chun) who celebrates their birthdays on January 14th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2022/04/18) Raymond Lam Fung, AGA (Kong Hoi Ka), Ying Chi Yuet, Sabrina Cheung Man Sa and other singers attended the taping of JADE SOLID GOLD yesterday. Away from Television City for three or four years already, Lam Yung admitted that he was a little anxious, because participating in a music program as a singer was even rarer. Luckily he saw a group of familiar faces on and off screen, which made him feel as happy as a homecoming. As for whether he would work with TVB or Shaw again, he admitted that he kept an open mind. During the pandemic, Lam Fung also had more time to spend with his family. Just completing the film WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI WAI SING), he said that he was wounded all over from fighting in the film. "Basically everyday after work I had new injuries. After I got home my daughter would see, point and scream, 'ouchie', but I felt much better when she treated it." Speaking of cinemas returning tomorrow, Lam Fung cheered. "I had a part in DETECTIVE VS SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN), which took 3 years to make. I hope to be able to enjoy this film at the movies. I have 4 movies in stock: DETECIVE VS. SLEUTHS, AH MAK CHUNG GUAN, BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) and WALLED IN. All of them were my effort, I hope to be able to see everyone's response when they would be released." * (2022/04/17) Raymond Lam Fung yesterday appeared on the ViuTV music program CHILL CLUB and performed his new songs THE VOICE OF LOVE (CHEUNG CHING GOR DIK YUN) and STILL NAIVE (YAU JI MEI YUEN). In a new look with a short hair he looked a little more plump than before. He said that earlier when he worked on the film WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI) he had to cut his hair short. When he was at work he was the thinnest. Now that the film has already wrapped up production, he kept the short hair look since he thought it was rather sharp and smart. Due to the pandemic, he had to personally teach his one year and a half old daughter how to read. He also revealed that he intended on adding a sibling for his daughter. Because his new film with Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Simon Yam Tat Wa, NOI MOK (INSIDE INFORMATION) has not confirmed a production start date yet, Lam Fung said that lately he has been concentrating on television appearances to promote his new songs as a singer. Yesterday he went to ViuTV for the first time, which felt very fresh to him. Today he would return home to appear on JADE SOLID GOLD. Cable would soon air his series IN THE STORM (HAK GUM FUNG BO). He would follow suit and promote there? Lam Fung said, "Music wise I appear as a Warner singer, I want to go to every music program. It would depend on the company's scheduling. I hope to make songs everyone would like. Actually I haven't released a Cantonese song in several years!" Was he afraid of making TVB mad? Lam Fung said that singers appearing on music programs big and small were very normal, something to be happy about. Did he still have a contract with TVB? He said, "No, nice and clean!" * (2022/04/16) The Donnie Yen Chi Tan produced and starred, Law Chi Leung written and directed new film COME BACK HOME (SAU GAU) earlier released its "son saving" version teaser. This time would be Yen Chi Tan's first challenge of the search and rescue subject. In the film he played a father who lost his son. Along with the Chinese search and rescue team he bravely went to an extreme cold restricted area to save his son, thoroughly performing a father's hopeless, guilt and never say die courage. The film had many highly dangerous scenes. Yen Chi Tan insisted on personally performing them. He was injured several times and even with the team he broke through his body's physical limits in order to bring the audience a touching and shocking film. Yen Chi Tan said, "I would describe the entire production process as timid and on thin ice, I lamented how small and frigid mankind is in the face of nature. The team entered the severely cold Northeast snow country Changbai Mountains. The production period span two winters. In addition the entire time we shot on location in the 30 some degrees below zero Celsius Northeast, constantly enduring bad weather for the shoot. Running to strong storms and snow were an everyday matter." Even the "Strongest in the Universe" almost collapsed from the exhaustion he suffered. * (2022/04/15) The Hong Kong government announced the loosening of social distancing measures in stages. The first stage would start next Thursday (the 21st), when athletic venues, fitness centers, theme parks, cinemas and others would be permitted to open up again. Restaurants would be able to resume business until 10 PM. Due to the pandemic all Hong Kong cinemas have been closed for 267 days, just for the fifth wave they have already been closed for over 100 day, not to mention crossing the Lunar New Year and Easter holidays. Film companies and cinemas have suffered tremendous losses. As yesterday the return was announced, many Chinese and foreign films were immediately scheduled for release. Edko Film announced that the film ANITA would be released again. The box office distribution proceeds from the first two days (April 21st and 22nd) of the return engagement would be donated in its entirety to Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation for charity purposes. Director Longman Leung said, "After waiting for such a long time, cinemas would finally open up again. I hope everyone would go to the movies together and support ANITA, reliving our 'Daughter of Hong Kong' Mui Yim Fong's legendary glory." Louise Wong Dan Nei said, "In order to spread the Sister Mui spirit and pass on Sister Mui's charitable heart, I hope even more Hong Kong people would receive encouragement from Sister Mui's spirit. We have decided to donate the first two days' ANITA return engagement box office distribution proceeds in its entirety to Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation for charity purposes. We hope to cheer on everyone under the pandemic, maintain positive emotions and walk out of the crisis together!" Fish Liew Chi Yu urged, "Everyone can not only perform an act of charity but also relive Sister Mui's exciting life. I hope everyone would strongly support this. Hong Kong people and cinemas need you. See you at the movies on April 21st." Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation chair Meg Lam Kin Ming said, "You would be able to relive Mui Yim Fong's legendary glory and do charity work, hurry up, go to the movies and show your support!" Mandarin Motion Pictures boss Raymond Wong Pak Ming yesterday said that the return of cinema was good, but some restrictions have caught people off guard. "The movie culture for children would involve pop corn. For a 3 hour movie, you have to at least take a sip of water! Now food and drinks are permitted based on how many shots you had, it's very chaotic!" He also felt that the cinema industry suffered heartless treatment. "3,000 people are cinema industry employees, Ocean Park also have 3,000 employees. The monetary assistance they received were not the same. The government gave HK$ 5.4 billion to save Ocean park, but the cinema industry only had HK$ 5 million. How could it survive?" He even lamented that perhaps no government official liked to watch movies. The Hong Kong Theaters Association Chair Timothy Yuen Yin Man stated that the admission limit of 50% was disappointing. "Many Chinese films like this year's Lunar New Year films don't dare to open as soon as cinemas would return. Even TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) was scheduled for the Mid Autumn Festival. Because the 50% maximum admission rate truly is too little, many film companies would rather wait and see." * (2022/04/15) The 76 year old actor Mak Ho Wai yesterday was rumored to have passed away at home in Singapore. His friend Michelle Yim (Mai Suet) announced the news on behalf of his family. She said, "I sincerely thank everyone for their concern on behalf of Mak Ho Wai's family. Our beloved friend Mak Ho Wai passed away peacefully at home! Mak Ho Wai loved his family, and was a good husband and a good father. He loved his friends, and was even a good actor. We also lost a good friend. Have a safe journey! Please give the Mak family a little space and time, they would respond later." Later Mai Suet remembered her friend on social media. "Old Hero, you peacefully, gently and lightly passed! Leaving us with countless memories and forever missing you. Although you are not here, your laughter feels like it is always around! I pray for you to reach paradise soon, if destiny permits in the next life we will be friends again! Rest in Peace." Mai Suet and Mak Ho Man were close friends. Years ago when Mai Suet visited Singapore, she happily caught up with Mak Ho Wai and celebrated his birthday with him. Mak Ho Wai was a TVB 12th artist training class student. His classmates included Sean Lau Ching Wan, Lawrence Ng Kai Wa, Michael Tao Dai Yu, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and Carina Lau Ka Ling. Mak Ho Wai was a top student. The reason for him joining the artist training class was to carry on the dream of his late young brother Mak Tai Shing, who passed away in a plane crash. Mak Ho Wai in 1983 joined the television industry after graduation. In the 1980s and 1990s he participated in many TVB series like THE GREED OF MAN, THE JUSTICE OF LIFE, LOOKING BACK IN ANGER, POLICE CADET 85, and THE SMILING, PROUD WANDERER. He played a news stall boss in THE GREED OF MAN, the scene in which Damien Lau Chung Yan tearfully pleaded with him left a deep impression with the audience. In 1994 after making his final series CRIME AND PASSION he emigrated to Singapore and worked in the television business there. He continued to perform in television series until later when he eased out of the business. * (2022/04/14) The Kearen Pang Sau Wai directed, Keung To, Jer Lau Ying To, Teres Mo Shun Kwan starred film MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR) at Chicago's 14th Asian Pop Up Cinema received the "Audience Choice Award". Film festival founder Sophia Wong Boccio earlier this month after watching MAMA'S on the official social media wished Keung To and Lau Ying Ting continuing success and hoped that they would personally come to Chicago for their future films. Pang Sau Wai expressed thanks on her social media after hearing the news. "Thank you Chicago Asian Pop Up Cinema, thank you to all the friends who supported this film festival screening, and congratulations to our entire team! The film's official release version is still working out its details, this award is a special encouragement to our team that still needs post production work!" Sister Mo happily expressed, "Thank you! It's an enormous encouragement for our team! Thank you!" Making his film debut, Keung To sincerely expressed his appreciation. "I am very happy MAMA'S AFFAIR was able to receive the Chicago Asian Pop Up Cinema's Audience Choice Award. Thank you to the film festival and the audience for their enthusiastic support of MAMA'S AFFAIR. As an actor, this is a tremendous encouragement. In the future I would continue to work hard. Thank you everyone!" Jer was full of appreciation for the film's success at the overseas film festival. "First, thank you Chicago Asian Pop Up Cinema for inviting MAMA'S AFFAIR to participate, at the same time I want to thank the audience for attending and voting in support. I hope in the future with different film festivals, even more overseas viewers would be able to enjoy MAMA'S AFFAIR. Of course I am looking forward to its Hong Kong release as soon as possible too, so everyone would be able to provide their valuable opinions!" * (2022/04/14) The Yeung Chiu Hoi co-directed, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin and Renci Yeung Si Wing starred film THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED (HEI FOON NEI SI NEI) was selected for the 24th Udine Far East Film Festival, would compete for the "White Mulberry Award for First Time Director" and hold its Italian premiere there. Yeung Chiu Hoi announced the good news on social media. "Thank you to the event, I hope this Hong Kong film would be able to touch the hearts of the Italian viewers." * (2022/04/14) Veteran actor Leung Hung (originally named Leung Fu Hung) passed away on April 11th at the Kwong Wah Hospital. His daughter on social media revealed the news of her father's passing. "I am Leung Hung's daughter. My Papa on the night of April 11, 2022 passed away at the Kwong Wah Hospital! When he passed all of his family was by his side, he was very peaceful! As funeral arrangements are being made currently, no date has been set yet." Leung Hung joined the business at age 18, performed in over 100 Cantonese films, worked as a production assistant and later worked on television series. He brought minor characters to life. Two years go he shot a brief introduction film for the Hong Kong Performing Artists Guild and said that he loved playing the villain the most. He said, "When I worked I had no bad take, that's why TVB's older directors liked me very much. Now I am older, I am happy when I get to work, and I am just as happy when I don't." Leung Hung in recent years worked on films like ONCE A GANGSTER (FEI SA FUNG JUNG JUEN), GALLANTS (DA LUI TOI), TEN YEARS and last year he worked on the Patrick Tse Yin and Petrina Fung Bo Bo starred TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN), in which he played Fung Bo Bo's landlord. * (2022/04/14) The Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, Peter Chan Cham Man starred film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) was selected for the 24th Udine Far East Film Festival and would also compete for the Mulberry Award for Best Screenplay. Tze Wa said, "I always thought the script was amazing, just through a few dinner scenes it talked bout love and family of the brothers, and the difficult problems they faced. A very crazy comedy that at the same time is able to create a warm feeling is rather difficult to make. TABLE FOR SIX would be released for the upcoming Mid Autumn Festival, I hope everyone would enjoy the Udine Far East Film Festival selection." Director Sunny Chan Wing Sun was very happy about the film's competition selection. "This time I am every happier that the film received a Best Screenplay nomination. Because I started as a screen writer, I would pay more attention to the script. When a script I wrote was able to be recognized I would feel very encouraged. After so many years I still feel comedy is very hard to write, it has to be funny but also has to have something to say. It even has to include all the emotions within. The balance is very hard to grasp, so I am truly happy and excited about this recognition. Of course I have to thank the cast and the crew, especially six very good actors. Completely because of their good performance people would feel that the script is good, I am very grateful to them. Thank you Tze Wa, Stephy, Ah Chung, Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, Chan Cham Man, I even want to thank the special guest star (Fish) Liew Chi Yu. I hope TABLE FOR SIX would be able to see everyone at the movies as soon as possible!" * (2022/04/13) Due to Hong Kong pandemic prevention mandates, cinemas have been ordered to closed from January 7 this year to April 20th. The closure passed 3 months, across the Lunar New Year and the Easter holiday slots. As the fifth wave of the pandemic waned, the government earlier announced loosening of the social distancing measures in stage starting April 21st. Cinemas and performance venues would be able to open up again in the first stage. Most of the general public have been concerned whether the two Lunar New Year films, the Dayo Wong Tze Wa starred TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) and the Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and Edan Lui Cheuk On starred CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT), would be released after cinemas would open up again. Edko film company yesterday announced that the Lunar New Year film TABLE FOR SIX would be released during the summer vacation, while CHILLI LAUGH STORY still had no update. * (2022/04/13) Song God Jacky Cheung Hok Yau began work on the Emperor Motion Picture HOI GUAN JIN SIN (CUSTOMS FRONT LINE), since working on HEAVEN IN THE DARK (UM SIK TIN TONG) in 2016 he rarely participated in film production. However earlier on his first day at work he was still in rather good shape and looked much younger. Playing a customs agent in the film, he and Ting Fung had many scenes together. On the first day of work they were already in full gear, running into a warehouse with guns in hand for a gun fight scene. Because Ting Fung was personally in charge of the action, Hok Yau admitted that he trusted him and left everything in Ting Fung's hands. Two days ago around 5 PM, the team went to a delivery service company for location shoot. The staff was busy with the preparation. Later director Herman Yau Lai To appeared. Around 40 to 50 people were on site. Around 7 PM, Hok Yau in a casual wear appeared and began the shoot. That night he got a break from the fighting as he worked on a dramatic scene. Hok Yau carried a backpack and went to the counter with a serious look to chat with the actor who was playing the clerk. Then he took out a pen and wrote. Although Hok Yau has not made a movie in a very long time, he still had ample experience. As soon as work began he was able to rapidly get into character. After two shots that scenes was completed. * (2022/04/13) The new director Judy Chu Fung Han directed SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE (YUT LO TUNG HUNG) received the Udine Far East Film Festival's invitation to participate and hold a world premiere. The cast and the crew could not be more excited about the good news. The film starred Best Actress Kara Wai Ying Hung and Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung) as a blind couple, Karena Ng Chin Yu as their daughter in a heart warming story. Based on the director Chu Fung Han's family, the story was about blind parents who gave birth to a sighted daughter. As an adult the daughter feels that she is nothing more than her parent's guiding cane and has a love hate relationship with her family. SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE was Chu Fung Han's writing and directing feature film debut. She said, "I am grateful that SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE is able to break out of Asia, to be shared and have exchanges with the audience on the other side of the globe. SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE is my writing and directing debut. The story is about 'family'. I hope through the protagonist's experience the audience would be able to relate, understand and accept the various imperfections of life but still be able to maintain hope! I would like to thank my actors for their hard work and contribution, the entire team for their participation, the film company for their support and belief in my story! Finally, thank you Udine Film Festival for giving my work the chance to participate!" SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE last year already had over 100 screenings. Sister Hung played the blind mother, viewers who have seen the film had nothing but praise for her performance. Sister Hung was also very grateful for the film's international film festival selection. "I am very happy to be able to work with such an outstanding director, and happy for such a good movie to be able to participate in this year's Udine Film Festival. The story is based on the director's story with her parents. I feel it is very meaningful to be able to introduce the handicapped to even more people. Actually they have an independent and kind heart to help others too. I feel honored to have played this role in my life." * (2022/04/13) The 24th Udine Far East Film Festival announced its selections yesterday. The Ng Kin Hung produced, Aubrey Lam Oi Wa directed, Stephy Tang Lai Yan and Edward Ma Chi Wai starred film TWELVE DAYS (12 YUT) was selected to compete for the "Mulberry Award For Best Screenplay", bringing excitement to the cast and the crew. Stephy and Edward said that if permitted they hope to be able to attend the film festival, have exchanges with film viewers there and share their views on love. Stephy said, "I hope through this film, TWELVE DAYS, we would be able to give overseas viewers an understanding of why in a place with more people than space like Hong Kong would be able to complete a relationship's sorrow, joy, separation and union." Edward also said, "Viewers through the silver screen would catch a glimpse of our romantic format and attitude, I believe they would get an unexpected impact but at the same time also be able to find something they can relate to." * (2022/04/13) The Hong Kong Film Directors Guild announced its 2021 awards results. RAGING FIRE (NO FOR) received Best Film, the late Benny Chan Muk Sing with the film won Best Director; Patrick Tse Yin with TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN) won Best Actor, while Cya Liu with LIMBO (JI CHI) won Best Actress; Louise Wong Dan Nei with ANITA received Best New Actor, New Director went to Chan Kin Long for HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE (SAU GUEN YIN). DRIFTING (JOOK SHUI PIU lAU) received the Executive Committee Special Prize. In addition Johnnie To Kei Fung received the Honorary Grand Prize. To Kei Fung was deeply thankful. Best Actor Tse Yin said, "Thank you Hong Kong Film Directors Guild, TIME's producer (Gordon) Lam Ka Tung, director Ko Chi Bun, screenwriter Ching Yi, co-stars Bobo (Petrina Fung) and Ah Suet (Lam Suet). I hope to share this joy with the cast and the crew. Everything on the set seemed just they just happened like yesterday, still very hard to forget. Everyone stay healthy and keep working hard." Cya Liu with LIMBO received the Best Actress award after winning the Hong Kong Film Critic Society Best Actress award. Cya Liu was very surprised. "When I woke up everyone notified me that I won, I felt super unexpected, too pleasantly surprised. I even asked the staff whether there would be a trophy or a certificate, I really wanted to be able to commemorate the occasion because I felt it was very valuable. This was also the second honor LIMBO has given me. I am really very grateful to people who like LIMBO and like this character 'Wong Tao'. Thank you to all the elders in the jury who voted for 'Wong Tao'." Would her second Best Actress award give her a shot of confidence for the Hong Kong Film Awards in July? She said, "The honor and the encouragement those around me have brought me gave me some confidence, but I personally feel that I should let awards take their natural course. I already am very gratified and grateful for what I have at this moment." Cya Liu is busy with working on the film HOI GUAN JIN SIN with Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and Karena Lam Ka Yan. Speaking of her Best Actor and Best Actress class co-stars, would she pick up some tips on the set? Cya said, "Every time I join a new team, it is like working on the first movie. The surrounding environment is strange, which would make me nervous. They are all experienced actors, so more or less I would have pressure and fear that I am not performing well enough. I would observe how they work and study in secret, but wait until we gradually become familiar. Then if I have any questions I would answer them for help." RAGING FIRE received Best Film and Best Director (Benny Chan Muk Sing). Emperor Motion Pictures sincerely expressed its appreciation. "Thank you to each and everyone Hong Kong Film Directors Guild voters for presenting two important awards of Best Film and Best Director to RAGING FIRE, recognizing RAGING FIRE is a seriously produced, superb quality Hong Kong action film and at the same time witnessing Director Chan Muk Sing's talent, passion and contribution!" Wong Dan Nei won Best New Actor with ANITA. She said, "Thank you very much Hong Kong Film Directors Guild. This award is a huge, huge encouragement. I would maintain a humble heart and work hard in every performance and role. At the same time thank you to the production team, thank you viewers who support the film, thank you Sister Mui (Anita Mui Yim Fong). I wish that Sister Mui's positive energy and spirit would be able to encourage and affect everyone." HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE director Chan Kin Long received the New Director Award. "Thank you Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild! I wouldn't forget how I started, I would continue to create different films. May Hong Kong films get better and better!" The DRIFTING team thanked the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild for their recognition of the film, the special prize to them was uniquely meaningful. They wish they would be able to bring an extraordinary new sights to Hong Kong films. 2021 HONG KONG FILM DIRECTORS GUILD AWARDS BEST DIRECTOR: Benny Chan (RAGING FIRE) BEST FILM: RAGING FIRE BEST ACTOR: Patrick Tse (TIME) BEST ACTRESS: Cya Liu (LIMBO) BEST NEW ACTOR: Louisa Wong (ANITA) NEW DIRECTOR: Chan Kin Long (HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SPECIAL PRIZE: DRIFTING HONORARY GRAND PRIZE: Johnnie To * (2022/04/12) As the fifth wave of the pandemic eased in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong government has already announced that social distancing measures would be eased in stages as scheduled starting April 21st. Cinemas and performance venues would be able to open up again in the first stage. Hong Kong film BREAKOUT BROTHERS 2 (TOH YUK HING DAI 2) yesterday announced its release date. Star Justin Cheung Kin Sing planned to celebrate the return to cinema by taking off his shirt during audience appreciation activities; the Louis Koo Tin Lok starred G STORM (G FUNG BO) would continue its run. The entertainment industry under the pandemic became one of the major disaster areas. Since closing on January 7th to now, the show business colleagues suffered drastic impact to their livelihood for over 3 months. The industry hoped to get back on track as soon as possible. According to the HK government estimates the pandemic has eased, cinemas and performance venues would have hope to return starting April 21st. The Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Kenny Wong Tak Bun starred BREAKOUT BROTHERS 2 announced its updated release date to April 28th on its official facebook page. Star Tam Yiu Mna immediately re-posted the information on social media. "Cinema ban has been lifted, let's go!" Cheung Kin sing posted, "We are coming. In addition to celebrate the return to cinema, I would find an audience appreciation show and take off my shirt to celebrate like during BREAKOUT 1." Pak Tin Nam also revealed that he was looking forward to it very much on his story. "It's Back, Yesss!" The Koo Tin Lok starred G STORM was released on New Year's Eve last year, after six days in release it was forced to suspend its run. At the time its box office was HK$ 6 million. The film company said that it would arrange for the film's return engagement on April 21st. * (2022/04/08) Famous Japanese manga creator Fujio A Fujiko (originally named Motoo Abiko) passed away yesterday in his Kawasaki home at age 88. Fujio A Fujiko's work included NINJA HATTORI-KUN, CHILDHOOD DAYS, and THE MONSTER KID. He and the late DORAEMON creator Fujio F Fujiko (originally named Hiroshi Fujimoto) for a long period used the pen name "Fujio Fujiko" together on works like LITTLE GHOST Q-TARO. Motoo Abiko and Hiroshi Fujimoto were friends of many years. Abiko was once asked after Fujimoto's death would he take over DORAEMON? The former said that it was not something he could create. Years later in memoirs and interviews they denied that they were at odds. They kept splitting the DORAEMON royalty evenly, only Hiroshi Fujimoto after learning that he had cancer in 1986 was afraid that his family after his passing would fight with Fujio A Fujiko over the DORAEMON royalty. Thus they decided to go their separate ways. * (2022/04/07) The Emperor Motion Picture HOI GUAN JIN SIN (CUSTOMS FRONT LINE) will be Herman Yau Lai To directed, Siu Kim Chau produced, Erica Li Man written, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Cya Liu, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Shek Sau, Amanda S. and others starred. As soon as the news of its production hit the film already became the focus of the entire city. Yesterday a worship ceremony was held, the Emperor Group chief Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing personally host the event as he led the cast and the crew to faithfully pray for a smooth production, box office and critical success. This time Ting Fung would star as well as direct the action. Hok Yau expected the production to test his physical abilities, but he was relaxed in the hands of this new partner. Working on a new film after 6 years, Cheung Hok Yau would work with action director and star Tse Ting Fung. Hok Yau joked that Ting Fung constantly made movies so he did not need to make any special preparation. Hok Yau said, "I haven't made a movie in too long, I don't know how to prepare." Ting Fung said, "I haven't played a good guy in very long time. In the last one (RAGING FIRE) the character was rather bad, this time in HOI GUAN JIN SIN the character would be more serious. I hope to be able to make a little adjustment." Ting Fung would be the action director for the first time, would he tailor a series of stunts for Hok Yau? Tng Fung said, "I really like to watch Hok Yau Gor Gor act, he acts too well. Most recently I started to watch his work again starting with BULLET IN THE HEAD!" Hok Yau happily responded, "When I knew Ting Fung would design the action I was very relaxed, I have never had any physical training. This time I am just going to take a risk, when I take my mark if I get hurt I get hurt, if I don't I am lucky. I m the elder so he definitely would treat me well. I am relaxed with Ting Fung. Earlier Director Yau Lai To told me, 'Last time with Wa Jai (Andy Lau Tak Wa) it was only a few shots, the fighting ended up to be very powerful!' So I really am very relaxed!" Would Hok Yau and Ting Fung have the chance to sing the theme song together? Ting Fung sad, "In front of Hok Yau how can I say I am a singer?" Hok Yau added, "You are, actually since I have been making movies I would very rarely suggest it (singing theme songs). Mostly only when other people ask would I sing. If Ting Fung sings, I would save it for him and not sing." After JULY RHAPSODY (NAM YUN SEI SUP) in 2001 and HEAVEN IN THE DARK (UM SIK TIN TONG) in 2016, Hok Yau and Lam Ka Yan would work together for a third time this time; Ting Fung and Ka Yan worked together last time on TIRAMISU (LUEN OI HUNG SING) 21 years ago. Hok Yau said that he watched Ting Fung and Ka Yan grow up and did not feel like strangers at all. Before the shoot, Hok Yau and Ka Yan held hands and chatted. Hok Yau joked that the director asked me to be ambiguous, so off screen they were still holding hands to foster the emotions. However later the director said it was useless so they did not continue. Ka Yan hinted that the love with Hok Yau in the film would not have a happy ending. It would be very heart breaking. She said that each time she worked with Hok Yau on a movie they would not have a happy ending. Playing the Customs Deputy Commissioner in the film, Ka Yan on the first day of work already had a gun fight scene. Ting Fung arranged for her to jump a hurdle. "I had to jump and shoot. It looked simple. After work when I got home I realized that I had bruises all over. During the shoot I seriously listened to instructions, I didn't notice that my leg was swollen. I really need to exercise more." For the gun fight scenes, she went to practice at the gun club. Cya Liu in the film played a Thai intelligence agent. She said, "Ting Fung said that he would arrange some stunts for me, some of which would be scenes of getting hit. I would see what arrangements would he make. We haven't gotten to the action scenes yet, he hasn't asked anything of me yet. Later he definitely would be very strict." Cya said that she looked forward to the difficult stunts that Ting Fung would arrange for. To be able to work with a group of elders, she excitedly said that it had a very wonderful feeling because she grew up on Hong Kong movies. Although Ng Chun Yu was unable to attend the production start worship ceremony, he has begun working days ago. Chun Yu already recorded an interview. Playing a high ranking Customs agent in the film, Chun Yu has not worn an uniform for a performance in a very long time; seeing the pandemic becoming steady, Chun Yu believed that they would be able to tough out this pandemic and perform successfully. Since Ting Fung would be the action director, would he hope that Ting Fung would design stunts for him? Chun Yu joked, "No thank you, those who started in art films like us really wouldn't be able to handle it. However I really want to watch what Ting Fung's action direction would be like. Unfortunately I wouldn't have a chance to show my skills, I would have to wait for next time." Kwan Chi Bun, Chan Ka Lok, Wai Sze Nga and Yeung Tin Yue would participate in the film. Aside from Chan Ka Lok, the other three would play Customs officers. The actors had nothing but praise for Action Director Ting Fung. Kenny said, "Earlier when we worked on action scenes, Ting Fung really would personally teach us a lot of different action, especially how to hold the gun. One day he even brought us to try real guns. We kept shooting, kept burning money." Wai Sze Nga said, "Ting Fung really is great, he not only taught us how to hold the gun and look cooler, he even advised us on what we would need to be careful with. I had an explosion scene. He really worried about us getting hurt, so he reminded me to cover my face." Kenny also revealed that because of all the numerous stunts, he tore four pairs of pants in a day! Wai Sze Nga and Chan Ka Lok this time did not need to play a couple again. Sze Nga instead would have romantic scenes with Ting Fung. Wai Sze Nga said, "I really am very happy, I feel the company treat me great. I should probably return to the film salary to the company! Now even when I am waiting for my mark, I would stay on the set to wipe away Ting Fung's sweat." Chan Ka Lok broken heartedly said, "Why when you work with me on a movie, you don't treat me like this? The contrast is really too much!" Shek Sau in the film played Customs Commissioner, leading his Customs colleagues in an armed trafficking case investigation. Mai Suet and Melvin Wong Kam Sun in the film played a couple. Wong Kam Sun joked that for years he has longed to play a couple with Mai Suet, now his dream has finally come true. Playing a businessman in the film, Wong Kam Sun assisted Shek Sau in solving the case. Mai Suet said that she would participate in the film's exciting car chase. She was really looking forward to it. * (2022/04/07) Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) in the new film MAN ON THE EDGE (BIN YUEN HUNG JEH) had many action scenes. He shared the production highlight on social media, and jokingly claimed that he was a beating taking star, not a martial art action star. He had a massage as he said, "It's too late to make action films, over 30 years too late......I am sore all over, all the old wounds are out. I am old and the parts are broken." Siu Chai thanked the team for arranging to have professional teams on the set. Aside from helping actors ease any discomfort, the ambulance also had a lot of professional equipment just in case. The film had an explosion scene, so fire fighting tools were must have. Siu Chai said, "Thanks to the director for still feeling that I can be an action star. When we work on movies normally, we would easily get hurt, so the emergency rescue team is here everyday with me. They help us with stretching, acupuncture, massage and other treatments. Their rescue vehicle is very professional, let me show everyone around! Thank you to the film safety solution team friends for their treatment of me!" * (2022/04/06) The martial art action superstar of a generation, "One Armed Swordsman" Jimmy Wang Yu passed away on the morning of the 5th at the age of 80 from respiratory failure. Wang Yu suffered two strokes and struggled against illness for 6 years. His daughters Linda Wong Hing Ping and Carol Wong Ka Lo confirmed the news of their father's passing on social media. Wong Hing Ping wrote, "It is with much sadness that we inform everyone: our beloved father Mr. Wang Yu, after a six year long struggle with illness, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 5th at the Taipei Cheng Hsin hospital at age 80. Father was all about loyalty and valued friends. On and off screen he was a rock solid hero with a exciting life. We would forever miss Father, and believe that his One Armed Swordsman handsome hero image would always endure in film history and the hearts of movie fans." Because Wong Hing Ping lives in Hong Kong and her youngest sister Maria Wong Mei Yi lives in Canada, Wang Yu lived with his second daughter Wong Ka Lo. Wong Hing Ping and Wong Mei Yi stayed in touch with Father via video chats. Wong Hing Ping revealed that she learned that Father's condition deteriorated last week and they were already mentally prepared. They also started to prepared for their flights, but due to the pandemic no ticket was available until this week. She and youngest sister Mei Yi would head to Taiwan as soon as possible to handle their father's affair. As for Wang Yu's funeral the sisters would make decisions after talking with each other. Wang Yu in 2013 with the film SOUL won the Taipei Film Festival Best Actor. In 2014 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Asian Film Festival for his decades of contributions to and achievements in film. In 2019 he received the 56th Golden Horse Award Lifetime Achievement Award. Due to his illness, his daughters Wong Hing Ping and Wong Ka Lo accepted the honor on his behalf. Director Ang Lee presented the Lifetime Achievement Award that year. Ang Lee yesterday expressed through his assistance Lee Liang-Shan. "Today we heard the bad new that he left us. To many film fans like me, he represented the climate of a certain era. I would miss his films and his heroic spirit." Ang Lee once said that Wang Yu not only solidified the wuxia superstar standard but also was a trailblazer in hardcore action films. In particular Wang Yu directed and starred in THE CHINESE BOXER (LUNG FU DAU), founded this genre of film even before Bruce Lee and inspired countless who came after. Jackie Chan also remembered the elder. "Today on Ching Ming Festival, I received shocking news that Wang Yu passed away. Another wuxia hero left us. Your contribution to kung fu films, your support and wisdom for the younger generation would always be remembered by the industry. Your films would always remain in your fans' hearts. We would miss you, rest in peace!" Ting Yu has known Wang Yu for decades and they were like brothers. He said, "Wang Yu and I have known each other since the Shaw's days. At the time he was very mischievous. I was 7 years older so I called him little brother. Sigh! Of course I am saddened and I would miss him. I watched him fight at Shaw, became a martial art superstar and got hurt all over. In recent years he was sick and convalescing in Taiwan. I haven't seen him in years. I wish that he would reach another world, without pain, have a safe journey." Ting Yu said that Wang Yu valued loyalty. Before he would come to Hong Kong every year, as soon as he landed he would call him right away to meet up for drinks. Ting Yu said, "He liked to drink, whenever he did he was guaranteed to get drunk. I always told him not to drink too much, but he couldn't, with his big brother personality and how often he entertained. When Ko Chun Hung came to Hong Kong to direct the first film, Wang Yu introduced me to provide the Cantonese dubbing." What was the most memorable from their decades of friendship? He said, "Whenever I had any minor problem, he would take care of it for me. When he was upset inside, I would soothe and comfort him." Film star Tang Wei said, "I was very fortunate to have worked with Mr. Wang Yu on the film WU XIA. Mr. Wang Yu was light hearted, humorous, had a great personality and extremely respected his profession. I still remember how much he enjoyed being on the set like it was yesterday. Don't be fooled by his villain costume, his gloomy expression that looked vicious in his role. While waiting to take his mark he was just as happy as a child. I remember at the time he would always perform magic tricks and play little games with us." Tang Wei lamented, "This was the Mr. Wang Yu in my memory, very special and very hard to forget. I will always miss him." Nancy Sit Ka Yin said that she was saddened to hear the news. Back then Big Brother Wang Yu made Mandarin films while she made Cantonese films, thus they have never worked together. She knew that Big Brother Wang Yu in recent years was not in great health, as he was already 80. "Actually I haven't seen him in a very long time. Earlier when I worked on CANTOPOP AT 50 I invited his daughter Wong Hing Ping to the program, I would ask her to send my regards. I knew that in recent years his health was poor, so of course after hearing this news I was very sad. He was a film industry martial art hero superstar, a honorable big brother. He would often help people. I send my condolences to his family, may Big Brother Wang Yu have a safe journey!" Wang Yu, originally named Wang Ching Kuen, was born in Shanghai in 1943. He started in the industry in 1963. Earlier in his career he mainly worked as a martial art actor in Hong Kong, the representative of the first generation of stars that Director Chang Cheh made in the process of founding a wuxia new wave. In 1967 Chang Cheh cast him in the film ONE ARMED SWORDMAN and made him a star. Since then he made 60 wuxia films and was the top wuxia idol in the 60s and the 70s. In his film he only wielded the blade with his left hand, which was classic still in the hearts of movie fans today. In his over 40 years in film, he made countless classic films like THE ASSASSIN, SOUL, GOLDEN SWALLOW, THE KILLER METEORS, WU XIA, THE GUILLOTINES, he also directed several movies like the 1969 kung fu film THE CHINESE BOXER. After easing out of the film industry in 1997, 14 years later he returned to work on Peter Chan Ho Sun's WU XIA. Unfortunately in June of the same year due to exhaustion from promoting and drinking, he suffered a stroke and left the left side of body paralyzed. In 2015 while preparing to return to Taiwan at a Thailand airport he suffered another stroke and fainted. The local hospital performed two emergency brain operations. After returning to Taiwan he stayed at the Cheng Hsin Hospital and was rumored to be in critical condition numerous times. Since then, Wang Yu rarely appeared in public. Wang Yu had a rich personal life with 2 marriages. His first marriage was to film star Jeanette Lin Tsui, who fell for famous director Chun Kim on the set. Lin Tsui could not tolerate Chun Kim's gambling addiction, separated from him in 1967 and arranged for a divorce. Wang Yu began a successful courtship. In August 1968 Lin Tsui gave birth to Wong Hing Ping. Chun Kim committed suicide in June 1969, leading to condemnation of Wang Yu's interference into his marriage. However they still wed at the end of the same year, then had two more daughters. The marriage only lasted 7 years though as they ended up in divorce in 1975. After that Wang Yu was rumored to have had an underground relationship with Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha), but because he worried about his negative image's influence on her he ended the half year long romance. In 1978 he began his second marriage with flight attendant Wang Kai Jing, until 1999 when Wang Yu took the police to an apartment to catch her in an affair. Wang Yu charged his wife with adultery and ended up in a divorce. In 2013 Wang Yu revealed that he began a romance with Mainland fan 40 years his junior, later due to the objection from her family the relationship ended after 4 short months. With a strong personality, Wang Yu was rather strict with his daughters. When Wong Hing Ping was dating Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Wang Yu was accused of breaking them up as he was rumored to be upset that his daughter was dating a less than popular singer. However Wong Hing Ping has already spoken up for her father, citing that she and Ka Wing had an amicable break up and nothing to do with her father. * (2022/04/02) Late singer Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing suddenly passed way on April 1st 2003, leaving countless fans who missed him. Yesterday was the 19th anniversary of Gor Gor's passing. Although due to the pandemic all events were under restriction, but fans around the world still remembered their idol in different ways. Next year would be the 20th anniversary of Gor Gor's passing. Gor Gor's friend and manager Chan Suk Fun has been planning a memorial event. She hoped that the pandemic would pass soon, so "Gor" fans around the world would be able to get together in Hong Kong and continued to love "Gor Gor" Cheung Kwok Wing. Due to the pandemic remaining severe in Hong Kong, the government strengthened the local social distancing mandate and the entry restriction remained strict. Thus most "Gor" fans could only send their blessings from afar to Gor Gor. Although they were unable to remember Gor Gor at Po Fook Hill, they still sent flower baskets and cards and turned Po Fook Hill into a sea of flowers. The loyal Japanese "Gor" fans due to the pandemic in both places still were unable to personally come to Hong Kong. However they still stayed connected and made origami cranes for Gor Gor, sent them to Hong Kong and asked Mrs. Chan to present them to Gor Gor on their behalf. Mrs. Chan also ordered a special balloon flower box to send blessings to her late friend far away and wished him well. Mrs. Chan's son Ka Ho yesterday morning arrived at Po Fook Hill with Gor Gor's favorite food and fresh flowers for Gor Gor. In past years outside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, where Gor Gor left everyone, would be a sea of flowers. This year due to the pandemic the traffic drastically reduced, but fans still brought flowers to the hotel for selfies. By dusk, several dozen fans gathered at the St. George Building across the street from the hotel. Non uniformed police officers were on hand to observe. Aside from urging fans to leave they also set up giant speakers to broadcast the social distancing mandate content. Even when some fans tried to place flowers outside the hotel, the police interfered. After taking a photo the flowers had to be removed immediately. Remember Gor Gor for the first time at the hotel, fan Mr. Lam said that he was only a child when Gor Gor passing. He only found out about this superstar in his teens. In recent years he started to like him. He loved to watch Gor Gor's films and listen to his songs, also from the film ANITA he had more understanding of Gor Gor. He also said that earlier flowers filled outside the hotel. Perhaps due to hotel arrangement or police request the flowers were removed. Some female fans since Gor Gor's passing would come to the hotel to remember her idol every year. they also hoped that for the 20th anniversary of Gor Gor's passing next year, a giant memorial event would take place. * (2022/03/30) Nicholas Tse Ting Fung last month secretly returned to Hong Kong from Beijing to prepare for the Herman Yau Lai To directed Emperor Motion Picture HOI GUAN JIN SIN (CUSTOMS FRONT LINE). Earlier the film officially began production, Ting Fung and Cya Liu on the first day of work already had many scenes together. The cast would be star studded. Aside from Ting Fung, it would also have fellow Best Actors Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and Francis Ng Chun Yu among others. Ting Fung in order to play the role well worked out hard before hard and looked great on the first day of work. He stated that he looked forward to this upcoming challenge very much and was very excited. Although the first day of work only required many dramatic scenes, Ting Fung did not slack off at all. Before the shoot he, director Yau Lai To and Cya Liu were in a huddle. Everyone hoped to achieve the best result. Cya Liu was not scared at all in the presence of elder Ting Fung and famous director Yau Lai To. She often shared her own ideas and set off more spark in their collaboration. Ting Fung appreciated Cya Liu's performance. About Cya Liu's Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress nomination this year, he stated, "I really admire this junior colleague, this nomination wasn't out of luck. She is a very diligent and serious actor." About Ting Fung's compliment, Cya Liu of course was happy and thanked her elder and director Yau Lai To for their willingness to listen to her suggestions -- giving her performance infinite space. For this shoot she also put in a lot of thought. Days before the production began she was so nervous that she could not sleep. "I really was tossing and turning. I had different ideas about the character, hoping to be able to give the director more choices." Although recently the pandemic has faded in Hong Kong, the cast and the crew dared not relax. Everyday before work they would conduct rapid tests and strictly adhered to various pandemic prevention measures. The shoot has been going very smoothly. * (2022/03/30) Playing the country noble Master Yam in the classic film MR. VAMPIRE (GEUNG SI SIN SUN), actor Wong Ha (originally named Wong King Yeung) was rumored to have passed away on the 27th at age 76 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. According to person of culture Pang Chi Ming's facebook post yesterday, "My good elder, Wong Ha (originally named Wong King Yeung) passed away last night. Brother Ha was a famous Hong Kong stunt coordinator, actor, director, best known for his performance in MR. VAMPIRE. Brother Ha was a disciple of Lau Kar Leung's father Lau Cham. He joined the film industry as a stunt person in the 60s, a key member of Lau's stunt crew; later he worked as stunt coordinator and was known for his hardcore kung fu designs. By the late 80s he had more on screen performance. After the turn of the millennium he retired. Last night after 11 PM he passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital at age 76." Wong Ha in the 1960s joined the film industry as a stunt person and was a member of Lau Kar Leung's and Sammo Hung Kam Bo's stunt teams. He was active in the 70s and the 80s and performed in many wuxia films, horror films and action films like MR. VAMPIRE, THE MIRACLE FIGHTERS (KEI MOON DUN GAP) and CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE SPOOKY KIND (GWAI DA GWAI). He was also a famous stunt coordinator who worked on as many as 100 films. Wong Ha reportedly was hospitalized for a stroke in 2019. After his condition improved he was transferred to a nursing home for recovery and once lost contact. Fortunately Pang Chi Ming and members of the Lau Kar Leung stunt team kept searching and finally was able to get in touch with Wong Ha. At the time due to knee issues he required a wheelchair. * (2022/03/29) Patrick Tam Yiu Man earlier teamed with Best Actor Simon Yam Tat Wa and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) on the new film MAN ON THE EDGE (BIN YUEN HUNG JEH), which would open next month in the Mainland. This time he held nothing back in his performance, not only was he slapped by Yam Tat Wa but also according to a recent viral online video he slapped himself 13 times while recounting his own "crimes". He looked so vicious that he left chills in the audience. The video had almost 170,000 viewers in a short time on Mainland social media and reached the top of the search results. Speaking of this self slapping scene, Ah Tam said, "Of course hitting myself hurts! However because I am too into the role I 'threw in something extra'. I hope the result would give characters more dimensions, more realism. You can say I made a sacrifice for art." He even joked that this was "one time only". "It really is 'just in this lifetime and not the next'! I hope I wouldn't to slap myself or get slapped by others for the rest of my life!" Ah Tam had a series of action scenes, in the major scene he, Siu Chai and others were in a battle royale. This scene took over 5 days to shoot. They might have looked cool fighting in the rain, but only they would know the pain behind the scene. Ah Tam said, "Everyday after breakfast we would fight until dinner. When we woke up and opened our eyes we did it all over gain. Everyone were hurting all over from the shoot, luckily we had a physical therapist who helped everyone relax a little on the set. I consider myself pretty tough, but looking back, over those days we really traversed between heaven and hell!" Because elder Sammo Hung Kam Bo also guest starred, Ah Tam said that it was well worth the effort. "My only regret was not getting the chance to ask him for a few praying mantis moves!" * (2022/03/26) The Hong Kong Film Awards Association yesterday announced the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award would go to Michael Hui Koon Man, while its Professional Spirit Award will go to Chow Kwok Chung. Known as the "Comedy Heavenly King", Hui Koon Man in the 70s founded a new Hong Kong trend with the classic comedy films that he wrote and directed. The 1974 release of his first film GAMES GAMBLERS PLAY (GWAI MA SEUNG SING) made over HK$ 6 million and broke the Hong Kong Chinese and foreign box office record at the time; the 1976 film THE PRIVATE EYES (BOON GUNG BAK LEUNG) with over HK$ 8 million set another record; the 1981 film SECURITY UNLIMITED (MOR DUN BO BIU) with over HK$ 17 million broke the Hong Kong box office record that he set for a third time. In 1983 Hui Koon Man with SECURITY UNLIMITED became the first Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor. His work at the time was not just successful in Hong Kong, but also in Japan and overseas. "Hui Koon Man Film" was also a gold plated guarantee. Since the 80s, Hui Koon Man started to work with other directors, creating hits like INSPECTOR CHOCOLATE (SUN TAM JU GOO LIK), CHICKEN AND DUCK TALK (GAI TUNG NGAP GONG), MR. COCONUT (HUP GA FOON) and ALWAYS ON MY MIND (CHEUNG CHIN FU CHAI). In 2016, he starred in the Taiwan film GODSPEED. His low key performance as a taxi driver sept out endless sense of comedy and added a lot of charm to the film. Known as the "Golden Scissors" in the Hong Kong film industry, Tony Chow Kwok Chung won the Hong Kong Film Award, the Golden Horse Award, the Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Editing. He also has worked in posts like producing, planning, distributing and post production, "master of all trades" would be an even more suitable title. After graduation Chow Kwok Chung worked at his father's film printing company, on his free time he would observe and learn from the editor. Later he ran into his benefactor Karl Maka and edited Maka's first film THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE LOSER (YUT JI GUONG GWUN JAU TIN NGAI). Since then they had countless collaborations. After Cinema City was founded in 1980, Chow Kwok Chung initially was responsible for the editing on all Cinema City films. He also drove to establish Cinema City's editing team and sound recording room, and even ran to the U.S. to bring in new technology for the company. Chow Kwok Chung later with Ringo Lam Lan Tung and Chow Yun Fat founded the Silver Medal Presentations and worked as an executive producer, producer, planner, in distribution, post production and other different posts. He also founded with friends Sound Craft Recording Room, Fine Art Production Co., and successfully planned to purchase Mandarin Lab with Raymond Wong Pak Ming and others to bring the Hong Kong film industry to a white hot states. Chow Kwok Chung has worked for half a century in the film industry, today he still actively participates in the Hong Kong Film Award Association, Federation of Hong Kong Film Workers, Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals, Society of Film Editors (Hong Kong), and with his valuable experience and professional spirit he continues to pass the torch in the industry. * (2022/03/25) The 40th Hong Kong Film Awards was originally set to take place on April 17th at the Hong Kong Cultural Center. Earlier the award presentation ceremony was rumored to be postponed to June. At the time the event responded, "The 40th Hong Kong Film Awards has been temporarily scheduled to take place in June. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic remaining severe in Hong Kong, the award arrangements would need to be negotiated and coordinated with various working units depending on the pandemic situation. Details would be announced later." Yesterday the Hong Kong Film Awards Association announced that the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards will take place on Sunday, July 17 at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Center's Star Hall. Hong Kong Film Awards Association president Derek Yee Tung Sing said, "The Hong Kong government earlier announced that starting in April pandemic prevention procedures would be loosen in stages, including the opening of performing art venue. The board of directors after careful considerations agreed unanimously that the '40th Hong Kong Film Awards' will take place on the night of July 17th at the KITEC Star Hall. The Association would continue to pay close attention to the pandemic developments and related government announcements. We hope that all units that would assist with the production would be able to make adjustments and coordination, for the physical award show to take place as scheduled." The 40th Hong Kong Film Awards' 19 category nominations were already revealed in mid February. The second round of voting began in March. The Association earlier announced that this round of voting would extend the deadline to April 30th. Yee Tung Sing urged all voters to continue to actively vote, and support the Hong Kong Film Awards with action. * (2022/03/23) The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Raymond Lam Fung and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) starred, Soi Cheang Pou Soi directed WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI WAI SING) has already started production in Hong Kong at the end of November last year. Originally the production planned to wrap up after the Lunar New Year, but due to the fifth wave of the pandemic worsening, actor Deon Cheung Chung Chi tested positive and led the team into a panic. Later when the pandemic grew out of control crew members also tested positive and the production came to a halt. Recently as the pandemic eased, WALLED rapidly resumed production. Because Lam Fung in April or May would have to work on another Emperor new film NOI MOK, the team recently focused on finishing his scenes and "hand him over". The film took place in the 80s Kowloon Walled City's lawless zone, for which sets were built all over Hong Kong. The team lately constructed a large scale Walled City scene in an empty space at Kowloon Bay and erected a giant green screens. A bucket truck was used to assist with the shoot of Lam Fung's bus fight scene. The production was rather serious. Around 7PM, Lam Fung arrived on the set in a van. Because almost 100 people were at work on the set, to ensure safety a temperature check station was set up at the entrance. The cast and the crew had to take a rapid test and temperature check before entering. Lead Lam Fung was no exception. His assistant left the vehicle to pick up his testing kit for him, then the test was done inside the van. 15 minutes later after the result was confirmed, the vehicle was permitted to enter the location. With a young wife and a small child, Lam Fung in order to reduce the risk of infection remained inside the vehicle before taking his mark and avoided contact with others. He even had dinner inside the vehicle. The team starting from dusk prepared for the action scene and even used a very convincingly "Lam Fung 2.0" double to test the mark for the shoot to be at its most accurate and precise. Around 8 PM, Lam Fung appeared in short hair, a mask, a jacket and taped fists. After talking with the crew he immediately went inside the bus for his fight scene. Spending several months before the production began on stunt training, he fought from the upper deck to the lower deck of the bus. Full of expressions when he punched, he looked dominant. After shooting many shots, he immediately put on his mask out of an abundance of caution. Then he went to watch the play back with the director, talk about the results, after which he returned to the bus to continue the shoot. * (2022/03/22) With Hong Kong's fifth wave of the pandemic growing more severe, the cinema industry in coordination with preventive measures closed starting January 7th. The livelihood of those in the business has been hugely impacted. The government yesterday announced that starting on April 21st, if the pandemic would show no sign of rebounding and trend downward, social distancing measures would be relaxed and cinemas would have hope to open up again. However with still a month away from the "quarantine lift", changes might take place. Many films that have been halted from releases earlier, including Lunar New Year films TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) and CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT), held an optimistic attitude and have not set whether they would be released for Easter. TABLE's lead actress Stephy Tang Lai Yan looked forward to seeing the audience at the movies. The cinema industry under the fifth wave of the pandemic closed for business for over 3 months in accordance to the social distancing measures from early January to April 20th. Many movies have been affected. The Louis Koo Tin Lok starred G STORM (G FUNG BO) was released on New Year's Eve last year and after six days in release cinemas were forced to close. Mainland film LAKE CHANGJIN 2, the Ron Ng Cheuk Hei starred LOVE IS BLIND, HATE TOO (JI MING 24 SIU SI) and BREAKOUT BROTHERS 2 (TOH YUK HING DAI 2) were unable to be released in January as scheduled. Two Lunar New Year films TABLE FOR SIX and CHILLI LAUGH STORY held it even worse. They were ready for release after a round of promotions, but slipped up right at the gate. The government yesterday announced hope to relax the gathering restriction mandate. Public entertainment venues like cinemas would open again on April 21st if the pandemic did not rebound, confirmed cases and numbers of deaths continued to decline. After the news was announced, industry insiders took an optimistic approach. With both cinema operation and film production, Mandarin Motion Pictures gave an official response on whether G and BREAKOUT 2 would open again in April, "No comment yet." Would the two Lunar New Year films TABLE and CHILLI change their strategy and package anew for an Easter release? The marketing departments replied, "Currently we have not received any notification." TABLE's lead actress Tang Lai Yan said, "Even I don't know when the movie will open, it would depend on the film company's arrangement. As an actor, after finishing a movie I of course hope to be able to watch it with the audience at the movies as soon as possible. The film is about family, actually no matter when it opens, no matter when you watch it it would be just as heartwarming." As for LOVE and LAKE's release, Emperor Motion Pictures said, "No comment yet." * (2022/03/22) Emperor Motion Pictures yesterday announced its 2022 film rundown, including 7 films that would be on the way and 5 big productions that would plan to begin production. Under the pandemic, Emperor Motion Pictures not only did not stop but kept going harder. Its production rate rose instead of falling, 90% of which were domestic productions that ensured film professionals would be able to save their jobs and shine the "Hong Kong film" gold painted label together. With the numerous star studded casts and enormous production heavyweight films, the total investment amount exceeded HK$ 1.5 billion! ONCE UPON A TIME IN HONG KONG (GUM SAU JI)'s stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau Tak Wa and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin also unveiled their costume looks. The 2022 Emperor Motion Pictures would gather the best of the current film industry with variety in its subjects. They would also focus on domestic productions, which included the epic luxury production ONCE UPON A TIME IN HONG KONG (GUM SAU JI). This would also be the first time Leung Chiu Wai, Lau Tak Wa, and Choi Cheuk Yin's costume would be publicized. The HK$ 350 million production ONCE UPON A TIME IN HONG KONG unveiled its lead costumes for the firs time. Leung Chiu Wai and Lau Tak Wa's big screen reunion would set of dramatic spark. Director Felix Chong Man Keung said, "When I graduated from the film academy, I only learned about film. I didn't know what was 'drama'. Now the 'drama' that I have learned came from them; over the years, we watched each other grow. This time we had the opportunity to work together again, they indeed have matured a lot. I watched two Best Actors decide how to perform a scene, in full control and proper with precision. The skills within which couldn't be measured with money. Those who know how to watch would be pleased thoroughly." Since the film was able to get Wai Jai and Wa Jai to perform, it naturally had its own unique charm. Director Chong revealed, "They have always been cautious with the screenplay choices, and just as caution with their characters. They would discover the interesting parts within. In addition the film differed from the average film. Despite its crime film packaging it actually is an epic story that is full of tension. They rarely come in contact with this type of genre, naturally they are attracted to it." Speaking of lead actress Ah Sa, Director Chong praised her for putting in a lot of effort. She would appear in an never been seen breakthrough look. "I really want to thank Ah Sa, we were already very honest when we started talking. I really liked her completely without make up, which gave me a lot of inspiration. After confirming her casting, I made minor changes to the character. In the end I wasn't mistaken at all. Don't be fool by Ah Sa's silliness, after so many years in show business her toughness actually exceeds many industry insiders in order for her to achieve such success. I took this toughness and coolness and put them into her character, and discovered Ah Sa's unique, all new and interesting side!" In addition many eye catching blockbusters DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN), MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR), LUI YING OI HUP (INSIDE RESPONSE OUTSIDE COORDINATION), WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN), TRIAD 2 (JAT JIK 2) and SUM SIU SIM BEI KAU (LATE NIGHT DODGE BALL) would wait for their releases. The Gu Changwei directed, Ge You and Karry Wang Junkai starred CALL ME CRAZY would also be coming soon! DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTH would be a Hong Kong suspense thriller crime film. Director Wai Ka Fai and star Sean Lau Ching Wan have been called perfect film industry legendary partners. Director Wai admitted that when he came up with the protagonists "Detective" Lee Chun, Ching Wan was already the first choice. "As everyone knows, Ching Wan is a great actor. Working together again this time, I realize he still has a lot of energy. So I give him another push and he runs even faster. I feel he is a good actor with unfathomable skills; in addition I really like the way we work together. He really trusts me and I also really trust him!" As for Emperor Motion Pictures' soon to start production major products, they would include the Herman Yau Lai To directed, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Cya Liu starred HOI GUAN JIN SIN (CUSTOMS FRONT LINE) with special performance by Francis Ng Chun Yu; the Alan Mak Siu Fai directed, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Raymond Lam Fung, Alex Fong Chung Shun starred NOI MOK (INSIDE INFORMATION0 would also be a major feature in active preparation; the series of sequel films would include director Zhang Yimou's IMPASSE 2, READY OR KNOT 2 (BUT YUT SING FUN 2) and TRIAD 3 (JAT JIK 3), all of which are planning to start production! The Yau Lai To directed HOI GUAN JIN SIN would star Cheung Hok Yau, Tse Ting Fung, Cya Liu with special performance by Ng Chun Yu. Director Yau said that this would be a very refreshing line up. He brought them together because he was after a fresh feeling. They are all Best Actors and Best Actress, professional and serious. The film would center around the Customs department with an intriguing story. Director Yau explained, "Customs is a key branch in Hong Kong's Disciplined Services, which Hong Kong film rarely made them the 'leads'. This time I want to give the film a new vision, so I chose to shoot a story about the Customs." Ting Fung would serve as an action director for the first time, conceivably he would give his all and design thrilling and intense action scenes! After PROJECT GUTENBERG (MO SEUNG), Kwok Fu Sing would work with Emperor Motion Pictures again in the Mak Siu Fai directed new film NOI MOK and in direct confrontation with Yam Tat Wa, Lam Fung and Fong Chung Shun. Director Mak said that the negotiation process with the four hunky actors basically went rather smoothly. Director Mak said that he and Sing Sing have not worked together in almost 20 years. He felt that Sing Sing's acting was growing with more maturity and variations, so Sing Sing was an actor he looked forward to working with very much. The screenplay took three years. Director Mak said, "Yam Tat Wa's character would start the entire story. Sing Sing would play a lawyer who is full of sense of justice and very unusual way of thinking. This sense of justice is related to the character background. Lam Fung would play a cop, I hope the character would be a little more mature. He would ditch his handsome packaging, which Lam Fung understood as soon as he heard as he let the team do whatever it wanted with his looks! Fong Chung Shun this time would play a bullied character, drastically different from his normally masculine image. The interaction of the four actors would certainly set off sparks." As for actresses, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Niki Chow Lai Kei, Gladys Li Ching Kwan would participate. The film originally was slated to start production after the Spring Festival, but due to the pandemic it was slightly delayed. Director Mak and the entire cast hoped to start work as soon as possible and provide industry workers with even more job opportunities. The film company in order to ensure the safety of everyone on the team would conduct a rapid test before work everyday, without any regard for the rise in production cost that would cause. They hoped that the film would begin production in early May. * (2022/03/21) Patrick Tam Yiu Man just celebrated his 53rd birthday two days ago. Due to the pandemic he only had a low key celebration with his family. His children gave hand made presents to him. His co-star Simon Yam Tat Wa who also has the same birthday celebrated with his daughter as well. Earlier Ah Tam worked with Yam Tat Wa and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) in the new film MAN ON THE EDGE (BIN YUEN HUNG JEH). The scene in which Yam Tat Wa mercilessly slapped him was very memorable. "I was very touched to be slapped time and again by the Best Actor, because Brother Wa is amazing. He worried that I would have internal injuries, so every time he would be very precise. He joked that each time he hit me, his own heart would hurt a lot. Thus he kept comforting me, but I told him I would rather get the pain over with and not to hold back. In addition in the story I would have revenge, haha!" * (2022/03/21) The Louise Wong Dan Nei starred film ANITA (MUI YIM FONG) at the 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival won two awards, including the audience voted audience prize and the competition special mention. The Yeung Chiu Hoi and Ng Wing Shan directed, Renci Yeung Si Wing and Hedwig Tam Sin Yin starred film THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED (HEI FOON NEI SI NEI) won the "ABC TV Award". Due to the pandemic, the cast and the crew of both films were unable to personally attend the award ceremony. Wong Dan Nei happily said, "I am very honored to have taken part in ANITA. This film is able to win two awards this time. Back then Sister Mui at the Tokyo Music Festival also won two awards, which made the whole thing even more meaningful. I sincerely wish and hope that the film ANITA would be able to go even further, for even more people to know the inspirational story of our legendary Hong Kong diva. Thank you very much!" ANITA's director Longman Leung said, "Thank you the Osaka Film Festival jury, also to Japanese friends who like ANITA. Sister Mui often mentioned that she really liked Japan. The awards have been a great encouragement to our team. I hope that the pandemic would pass as soon as possible and we would be able to meet again." First time director of THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED, Yeung Chiu Hoi happily said, "I really didn't expect it, what a surprise! Earlier when I found out about the selection it was already like a victory. Such a large scale film festival with so many Asian films, I felt very honored to have a film participating. I just got the news of the award and I am still emotional. I don't know if it's real or not. I am very grateful that this film has won awards in Hong Kong, England, Australia and Japan. I never would have guessed that the first film I directed would have so many people who liked it at so many film festivals. This is a movie that belongs to Hong Kong, in the future I would make even more films for the audience to enjoy. (Would the award be a shot of confidence?) It is, but I still have a lot of shortcomings. I need to put an effort into learning. This award has made me feel very lucky. I hope to share it with the team." * (2022/03/20) In recent years Stephen Chow Sing Chi rarely did any interview. Yesterday he made a rare appearance online for the "FWENCLUB X Stephen Chow" Ask Me Anything session, and answered question in the "Sing Yeh style" humorous ways. Speaking of earlier when Spaniard artist Joan Cornella released a NFT series, one of which resembled his character in FROM CHINA WITH LOVE (GOK CHAN LING LING CHAK). This time he "spoke up" out of gratitude. "Very obviously he has watched my movies since he was little, one of my fans. I really like him too. He looks a lot like Al Pacino, would he be able to guest star?" Later the host asked what NFT meant to a creator like him? Chow Sing Chi said, "You think I am a creator? I am probably an artist, but don't tell anymore. Because you knew even without me saying it, since you knew keep talking about it would be pointless. Whether for a creator or an artist, NFT recognizes copyright. I feel for us it's a good thing, it's very meaningful." As for his collection, he said, "I have a lot of work from Van Gogh, Picasso....'s photos, they are all over my house." Near the end Chow Sing Chi asked everyone if he would release NFT, which film's character should he use? FWENCLUB founder SK Lam said GOD OF COOKERY (SIK SUN). Chow Sing Chi asked which character, but before anyone could respond he said, "Probably Yu Fa, you look like you are more interested in Yu Fa." * (2022/03/20) Veteran radio program host Simon Siu Kwok Wah two days ago passed away at age 64. Siu Kwok Wa in 1989 with Joe Ngai Chun and Michael Leung Kai Cheung host the Radio Hong Kong program THREE LONELY HEARTS, in the same year he and Ngai Chun founded the magazine YES! and became an editor in chief. Later he went to Commercial Radio, in 1994 he joined Metro Radio and host BANANA CLUB with Simon Loui Yu Yeung and Au Kam Tong. He also became the screenwriter and the actor of the film with the same title, and was one of the few hosts who have worked for all three Hong Kong radio stations. In 1989 with the film HEART TO HEARTS (SAM YUN SAI GAI) won the 8th Hong Kong Film Award Best Screenplay along with ROUGE (YIN JI KAU)'s Lee Pik Wa. In 1989 Siu Kwok Wa was diagnosed with oral cancer, after surgery he was left with only 2/5 of his tongue. In 2009 he was selected as the Regeneration Society's "Hong Kong Top Ten Regeneration Fighters". * (2022/03/20) Veteran Taiwan artist Ku Pao-Ming yesterday morning passed away from cardiopulmonary failure due to gastrointestinal hemorrhage at age 72. Ku Pao-Ming's THE VILLAGE OF NO RETURN co-star Shu Qi and Godot Theatre Company's art director Liang Chih-Min remembered him on social media. In the 80s with HE AINT'S HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER he won the Golden Bell Award Best Actor. In the 90s with THE PEACH BLOSSOM LAND he won the 29th Golden Horse Award Best Supporting actor. His films included the Edward Yang De-Chang directed TERRORIZER, the 80's box office hit BLACK SKIN AND WHITE TEETH to the recent THE WARLORDS (TAU MING JONG) and THE VILLAGE OF NO RETURN. He was very active in show business. * (2022/03/20) Best Actor Aaron Kwok Fu Sing would work with three film industry hunks on the Emperor anti corruption new film. Playing a lawyer in the film, Sing Sing would have a lot of professional lingo to deal with. With over 30 years of acting he believed that he would be able to hand it. During the pandemic Sing Sing still had endless film offers. Later he would work with Simon Yam Tat Wa, Raymond Lam Fung and Alex Fong Chung Shun on the Alan Mak Siu Fai directed Emperor new film NOI MOK (INSIDE INFORMATION, tentative title). Sing Sing would play a lawyer in a war of wits with a police officer Lam Fung. Yam Tat Wa's character would be rather special, the soul of the entire story who would traverse throughout flashbacks in the film to bring it to its climax. Fong Chung Shun this time would be a "wolf in sheep's clothing", again accepting a huge acting challenge. When Director Mak's INTEGRITY (LIM JING FUNG WON YIN MOK) was released two years ago, he already stated that it would be a trilogy. The second film was ready long ago, but due to the pandemic its production start was delayed multiple times. Now for it has been set for April or May. The story was rumored to revolve around criminals using a charitable organization to launder money. The cast and the crew spent a lot of time on research. Because the subject would be fresh and cross the line, viewers would certainly be interested. Director Mak however had a headache over the choice of actresses. Reportedly he was interested in inviting two "pretty mama" Niki Chow Lai Kei and Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee) to perform. He said yesterday, "We have been in contact, when I have any further information I would tell everyone then." With young children at home, Sing Sing was unwilling to see the Hong Kong film industry to continue in suspended animation. Earlier after ROB N ROLL (LUM SI HAI GIP) wrapped up production he only rested for three months before deciding to "return" to prop up the market. He would be extra careful with the table read, costume fitting and work later on in order to protect himself and others. In addition, Yam Tat Wa turned 67 yesterday. Due to the pandemic he only stayed home to celebrate with his wife and daughter, and was busy with familiarizing himself with the script. As for his birthday wish, he simply replied, "I just want the pandemic to pass soon, for everyone to live their normal lives again!" * (2022/03/19) The digital and physical collectible creative platform FWENCLUB and Spaniard artist Joan Cornella earlier released the NFT series MOAR by Joan Cornella and caught attention worldwide. One of the legendary NFT generated buzz from the supporters as they were surprised to find Stephen Chow Sing Chi's appearance and claimed that the character looked exactly like Sing Yeh's classic film FROM CHINA WITH LOVE character. Sing Yeh today at 2PM Hong Kong Time would converse with fans on FWENCLUB first AMA (Ask Me Anything) on its Discord social media. * (2022/03/19) Checkley Sin Kwok Lam earlier announced that he would run for the Chief Executive. He shared in an interview yesterday his film related policy and whether he would continue to make movies if he would be elected. Sin Kwok Lam said that the current policy only supported film with HK$ 1 billion, far behind Korea and India. He also said that the Hong Kong market was not large enough. Hong Kong film through co-production has broken into the Mainland market. He would fight for direct inspection and distribution in the Mainland with the State Administration for Radio, Film and Television. He also pointed out that film was not just a economic sector, but a way to promote Chinese culture to the West. He pointed out that this would be a part of his platform that he would announce next Friday. Sin Kwok Lam also said that lately he has been busy with the election and even personally wrote two movies about marriage and the elderly. The one about marriage has already been complete, with actors like Alice Chan Wai, Man Hoi Ling, Wong Yin Chi. The other one if he would be elected would look for others to make, but he believed that if he would be elected he would not have time to direct. Once elected he would still continue to invest in film. As far as he knew there would be no conflict but he would be required to file about doing it. * (2022/03/18) As the novel coronavirus pandemic worsened, the film industry has been in an extremely poor environment. Aside from cinema closures affecting box office revenue, film productions have been drastically hindered as well. Originally this month many films would begin production, but due to the pandemic they were indefinitely postponed. Some that were in production needed to halt production due to positive tests among the staff and seriously impacted the production progress. At the same time many film professionals' livelihood to future work schedule have been completely thrown into chaos. Some behind the scene workers who expected to be working were caught off guard after work suddenly has bene postponed. Some even fell into financial hardship! In order to shake off the difficulties, during the previous pandemic wave Aaron Kwok Fu Sing worked on DISCONNECTED (DUEN MONG), Gordon Lam Ka Tung starred in HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE (SAU GUEN YIN), both of which kept some of those behind the scene working. With the fifth wave this time, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung braved the Hong Kong pandemic returned from the Mainland last month to prepare for the Emperor Motion Picture HOI GUAN JIN SIN (tentative title) in hopes of doing something for the Hong Kong film industry. Actually aside from Ting Fung, "Hong Kong Song God" Jacky Cheung Hok Yau also the same thought. Reportedly Hok Yau would join HOI, 6 years after starring in HEAVEN IN THE DARK (UM SIK TIN TONG) in 2016. The duo together again would generate a lot of buzz, because it would be a large production many workers would have jobs. The film would start production next week with Herman Yau Lai To as its director. Ting Fung would also serve as an action director. The lead actress would be this year's Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress nominee Cya Liu. As for movies that were originally scheduled to start production this month, popular group MIRROR member Ian Chan's girlfriend Amy Lo Wai Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu and Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui would star in a movie about pets. They have already had their costume fitting earlier, but due to the pandemic the production start date has been changed again and again. Finally it has decided to be postponed indefinitely. In addition, Jennifer Yu Heung Yi originally would work on a new film that was also delayed due to the pandemic. She posted helplessly on social media, "Perhaps now many projects couldn't catch up to the changes. Originally I would be in production, now I am at home everyday." Her other film was originally scheduled for release this month or so, but due to the cinema closures the date would remain up in the air. She said, "Originally with the film release I can see you at the cinema, but now I can only keep waiting." Other affected included the "Lunar New Year film" that starred Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi and Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen but had to wait indefinitely. * (2022/03/18) Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) last year worked on the film MAN ON THE EDGE (BIN YUEN HUNG JEH), which will open in the Mainland in the middle of next month. He talked about a building jump scene online. The previous time he was on a wire was already years ago. He revealed "the worst pain for men". "Everyone knows the wires are placed near the crotch. When pulled......awake and alert!" That day he had to jump from the 2nd floor. The crew used tape to stabilize his ankles to avoid any sprain from the landing. Siu Chai described this as an epic Hong Kong film about Hong Kong before 97. The entire film used Hong Kong professionals, just stunt people almost numbered at 500. "Because there was a fight everyday, by the end I forgot I was a singer. I thought I was an action actor. I hope when the film comes out everyone would like it." * (2022/03/18) The Kearen Pang Sau Wai directed, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Keung To and Jer Lau Ying Ting starred Emperor Motion Picture MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU GOR DAI YI GOR) earlier was selected to participate in the 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival. Earlier its world premiere took place. The reaction was enthusiastic as viewers raved on social media. A Japanese fan covered the event live. "At first when I saw the poster I thought MAMA's would be a commercial idol film, but surprisingly I was moved to tears! When I saw the director was Pang Sau Wai, I knew it would be a quality film!" Some viewers also had nothing but praise for Mo Shun Kwan's acting. Keung To and Jer surprised viewers with their film debuts. "I was the first time I saw MIRROR's two members, but their acting surprised me very much. Their singing was very outstanding." * (2022/03/17) The Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2022 yesterday held the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Financial Forum awards, presented 14 awards to Asian regional film projects with potential and witnessed the birth of outstanding new filmmakers' dreams of light and shadow. This time four Hong Kong films received awards. Among then Hong Kong film SILENT GHOSTS (SUT YU JUN) and Vietnamese film DON'T CRY, BUTTERFLY both won two awards. Four Hong Kong films included THE STARS THE SUN THE MOON (SING SING TAI YEUNG YUET LEUNG) that received In Development Projects Award, SILENT GHOSTS that won the Work In Progress Award, Taipei Film Commission Award winner I MIGHT WRITE ABOUT US (JUNG SUN SEUNG) (Hong Kong, Taiwan), and one of the HAF Goes to Cannes Program winners THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET (BAK YUT CHING CHUN). The five film projects that received the HAF Goes to Cannes Program would have a special screening at the 2022 Cannes Film market. SILENT GHOSTS would also be a part of the program. * (2022/03/15) The Hong Kong Trade Development Council organized Hong Kong Film and Television Market (FILMART) Online and the debut of EntertainmentPulse yesterday kicked off a four day online schedule with over 740 exhibitors, 8,000 industry personnel from Hong Kong, the Mainland and international key film and television units that would announce and promote over 2,300 new film and television productions to buyers around the globe. Although due to the pandemic the FILMART would take place online for the second year in a row, undoubtedly various Hong Kong film companies all put on their full power display and announce their investment plans. Universe Films would exhibit 7 films, including the Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and Raymond Lam Fung starred TWLIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI WAI SING). Its film poster was unveiled for the first time with a dark Kowloon Walled City as its background and a ray of light; in addition the Richie Jen, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling and Cecilia So Lai Shan starred suspense thriller TALES OF FROM THE OCCULT (SUT HUNG HUN GAN); the seven big time directors directed SEPTET (CHUT YUN LOK DUI) and others. Emperor Motion Pictures also released 7 films, including the Best Actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Simon Yam Tat Wa and Alex Fong Chung Shun starred ONCE UPON A TIME IN HONG KONG (GUM SAU JI); the Ge You and Karry Wang starred CALL ME CRAZY; the Sean Lau Ching Wan, Raymond Lam Fung starred DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN); the Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Carlos Chan Ka Lok starred TRIAD 2 (JAT JIK 2) and MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU GOR DAI YI GOR), ECHOES OF THE THUNDER (CHOOK JIN) and SOCIAL DISTANCING (DIN JI LING). Also the Mandarin Motion Pictures would have the Max Zhang Jin starred MASTER Z 2 (CHEUNG TIN CHI 2), the Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, DaDa Chan Jing starred BURNING (FUN SUN) and the Edward Ma Chi Wai starred TWELVE DAYS (SUP YI YUT) and other productions. Koo Tin Lok's One Cool Film would also have his film BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), his film with Lau Ching Wan, Carina Lau Ka Ling WARRIORS OF VIRTUE (MING YUT JIN GEI), his film with Gordon Lam Ka Tung BEYOND THE SIN (NGOK HUNG JI OI), the Irene Wan Bik Ha starred OUR EIGHTEEN (NGOR MOON DIK SUP BAK SHUI), REMEMBER WHAT I FORGET (DIN YING JI HON) and LET IT GHOST (MAN GWAI 3 BO). EntertainmentPulse also made its debut yesterday with a seris of forum that would give domestic, Great Bay Area, even Mainland and overseas industry professionals an understanding of the positive development of FILMART under the international new normal and help the industry with grasping the latest trends. The Walt Disney company, China Huace Film and Television, NHK Enterprise, Inc., famous Hong Kong actors and film producer Gordon Lam Ka Tung shared on the topics of content creation, documentary films and Hong Kong film productions. One of the most important film financing platform in Asia, the Hong Kong Asian Film Financing Form (HAF) also kicked off yesterday and would run until March 16. It would continue to create business exchange opportunities for film workers, exhibit 28 In Development Projects and Work in Progress Hong Kong film projects, 21 first time feature film directors' new films, and many veteran filmmakers like Fruit Chan Gor and Stanley Kwan Kam Peng's new films. * (2022/03/14) Best Actor Simon Yam Tat Wa and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) starred the film MAN ON THE EDGE (BIN YUEN HUNG JEH) took place in Hong Kong before the Hand Over. Originally targeting the domestic market, the film was no match for the fifth wave of the pandemic and decided to open first in the Mainland in mid April. Recently the trailer was released. Siu Chai during the colonial era traversed between both sides of the law and even planned to start in politics. He and Yam Tat Wa had a relationship that could make them both friends and foes. With all the explosion and shooting scenes, the film was rather intense and exciting. They worked together again 16 years after EXILED (FONG JOOK). On the screen they appeared to be on opposite sides, but Yam Tat Wa said, "I haven't been this happy from making a movie in a very long time. We poked egg balls and had fried stuffed triple treasures everyday as a group of men. This was a real bromance." He also praised Siu Chai. "After so many years of honing and adjustment from so many big time directors, he has already transformed into a butterfly. Everyone had a lot of spark." He also remembered in one scene that he was armed to the nines, after finishing the scene he also had scratches but he had a lot of fun from the performance. * (2022/03/12) The 28th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Award yesterday afternoon held its presentation ceremony online, in a pre-recorded format for a second year under the pandemic. The winners were: Best Film LIMBO (JI CHI), Best Director Benny Chan Muk Sing (RAGING FIRE), Best Screenplay Ho Ching Yee, Gordon Lam Ka Tung (TIME), Best Actor Patrick Tse Yin (TIME), Best Actress Cya Liu (LIMBO), and the ten recommended films included RAGING FIRE, HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE (SAU GUEN YIN), DRIFTING (JOOK SHUI PIU LAU), TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN), CAUGHT IN TIME (CHUI BO), COFFIN HOMES (GWAI TUNG NEI JU), SHOCK WAVE 2 (CHAK DAN JUEN GA 2), THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING (KONG MO PAI 3), ANITA (MUI YIM FONG) and ZERO TO HERO (MAMA DIK SUN KEI SIU JI). This year most of the winners took the time to accept the award in person. TIME's Best Actor, the 85 year old Tse Yin was dressed in black as he accepted his first Best Actor award. "Thank you everyone! I am very happy to receive this award, thank you!" Best Actress Cya Liu thanked the Hong Kong Film Critic Society for presenting the award to her. She would put this encouragement and honor in her heart, then work hard on being an actor. All of the team's perseverance and passion for the film touched her. She was very grateful for their laborious contribution. Cya Liu said, "Finally, I wish the most for the pandemic in Hong Kong to pass soon, for everyone to be able to work normally. Thank you." Lam Ka Tung and Ho Ching Yi with TIME won Best Screenplay. Ho Ching Yi thanked the Hong Kong Film Critic Society for this award. She also thanked the producer, the director and all of the team. Lam Ka Tung joked that she forgot to mention the actors. "I have to thank you performers Sei Gor (Tse Yin), Sister Bobo (Petrina Fung), Ah Suet (Lam Suet) and all those who participated on and off screen. Because this was a rather new attempt, in the middle we experience a long period of consideration. This time receiving the Film Critic Society's recognition is a rather large encouragement. I hope that in the future we would be able to think of even more new ideas!" He joked that he wanted to torture Ho Ching Yi again. The late Chan Muk Sing directed RAGING FIRE won Best Director and Recommended Film. Lead actor Nicholas Tse Ting Fung accepted the Best Director award on Director Chan Muk Sing's behalf and spoke on behalf of Mrs. Chan Muk Sing. "Thank you very much to the Hong Kong Film Critic Society, everyone in the industry, film critics and the general audience for their support and recognition of Director Benny. Benny always chased the perfect film dream in his heart. I hope that his determination, unbending and unyielding spirit would be able to affect and encourage everyone to keep going, persist with their dreams, live excitingly and never give up! Thank you everyone!" While accepting RAGING FIRE's recommended film award, Ting Fung said, "For me, RAGING FIRE was a classic Hong Kong action film. It may also be the last one of this genre, because Director Chan Muk Sing left us after finishing this film. Of course many directors are still making action films, but few would be like Director Benny: focusing on one on one, good guy vs. bad buy to shoot the ending. For example Director Tsui Hark mostly made costume films, Director (Dante) Lam Chiu Yin mainly made military subjects. Thus speaking of authentic and originally Hong Kong action films, RAGING FIRE had to be one of them!" Ting Fung has always seen Director Benny as a mentor. He sentimentally pointed out that he started working with Benny at age 19, from him he learned a lot. "I had many life and death situations, shot some highly difficult and dangerous action scenes, all because of all the confidence he gave me. I also 100% believed in this director and the team to be able to keep pushing my limits. Many scenes came at the cost of life, which was the bond that the two of us built; he was a rather optimistic person. No matter what situation he ran into, he would resolve the problem with a smile. I used have to a dining table at home, with a light above it with many wires. Each wire would hold a piece of paper, which I would bring to many elders I respected for them to write some tips for me. On my free time I would turn on this light and see what the elders wrote me. Director Benny wrote 'stand firm with your belief' for me. When I was little maybe I didn't understand those simple words, which had many layers of meanings. However after over 20 years with him, after his passing those words that look so simple actually would be so hard to achieve!" The Lau Ho Leung directed, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Wang Qianyuan, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Jessie Li starred film CAUGHT IN TIME was one of this year's recommended films. Currently in Beijing, director Lau Ho Leung said, "Due to the pandemic, CAUGHT IN TIME was released half a year later in Hong Kong than in the Mainland. I was never too certain about the Hong Kong audience's audience, so this Hong Kong Film Critic Society award for us was a huge encouragement. My first film THUMBS UP (CHUNG FUNG CHEH) had a line, 'What you wear doesn't matter, the most important is to know what you're doing!' I feel making a movie is the same way. The subject or the era doesn't matter, the most important is to know what I am doing. I know. Thank you!" * (2022/03/11) The Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga), Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) and Angela Yuen Lai Lam starred film YI SUP SEI MEI (24 HERBS) began production on the 8th in Guangzhou. Chung Chun To said that because in recent years he has been living and working in the Mainland, he had to speak Putonghua. This time he would be able to act with Cantonese, which felt very rare. He has not done so in a very long time already. He was very grateful to director Wong Yi Ling for giving him this opportunity to perform in Cantonese. Chung Chun To was the happiest about working with former co-star Cheung Ngai Ga again. In 1985 they were already starring in the Tsui Hark directed SHANGHAI BLUES (SEUNG HOI JI YEH). In 1992 Cheung Ngai Ga directed the film MARY FROM BEIJING (MUNG SING SI FUN), which she invited him to star in. Together again after over 30 years, in YI SUP SEI MEI they played a couple who fought back mightily against fate over livelihood and family. Due to the pandemic, aside from actors on camera, the rest of the entire team had to wear masks and take the full preventive measures. Cheung Ngai Ga almost had her mask on at all times off camera. Chung Chun To after finishing each shot would look at play back to see if he was satisfied with it. * (2022/03/11) The Yeung Chiu Hoi co-directed, Hegwig Tam Sin Yin and Renci Yeung Si Wing starred film THE FIRST GIRL I LIKED after being chosen for the 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival also won the "Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature" from Australia's "Queer Screen's 29th Mardi Gras Film Festival". Yeung Chiu Hoi shared the good news on social media. "Thank you Australian audience friends, I never imagined that (the film) would be able to get your likes, thank you to each and every friend who voted. I sincerely thank you!" * (2022/03/10) The 28th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Awards announced its winners in January. TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN)'s Patrick Tse Yin and LIMBO (JI CHI)'s Cya Liu won Best Actor and Best Actress respectively. Best Film was LIMBO. Best Director was the late Benny Chan Muk Sing for RAGING FIRE (NO FOR). The award presentation ceremony originally would have taken place on the 9th at 3PM at the Hong Kong Film Archives, but since the fifth wave of novel coronavirus pandemic remained severe, the award ceremony has been postponed until Friday, March 11 with a recorded online format. * (2022/03/10) The Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Keung To and Jer Lau Ying Ting starred, Kearen Pang Sau Wai directed film MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR) was selected to participate in the 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival earlier. It was also chosen to take part in the Chicago's Asian Pop Up Cinema for an April 2 screening that has been sold out already. MAMA's would also hold two screenings on March 12th and 15th at the Osaka Asian Film Festival. The March 12th show was sold out in 19 minutes while the March 15th show still had limited amount of tickets left. * (2022/03/09) The Hong Kong Film Awards president Derek Yee Tung Sing earlier attended the 40th Hong Kong Film Award nomination announcement press conference. At the time he said that an actual award presentation would take place tentatively on April 17th at the Cultural Center, but it would depend on the changes of the fifth wave of the pandemic and whether the related venue would open up again. If not the event would go with Plan B and take place at the KITEC; if the pandemic condition would further deteriorate, the award show might take place online. According to the latest rumor, the award presentation would be postponed. When asked, the Hong Kong Film Award Association confirmed that the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards has been tentatively postponed to June. However the event still would depend on the government's social distancing restriction orders before an actual date would be confirmed. * (2022/03/05) The Yeung Chiu Hoi co-directed, Hegwig Tam Sin Yin and Renci Yeung Si Wing starred film THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED (HEI FOON NEI SI NEI) last year received the "audience choice best film" at the 18th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. Last month it was even selected to participate in the 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival. Yeung Chiu Hoi on yesterday on Instgram announced more good news. He said that THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED will be released in Korea on April 20th. Yeung Chiu HOi posted the latest Korean poster and wrote, "It's a date!" * (2022/03/05) The Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Keung To, Jer Lau Ying Ting starred, Kearen Pang Sau Wai directed film MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR) was selected to take part in the 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival. Two days ago Pang Sau Wai posted on Instagram the poster of the film. In it Keung To and Jer coolly sat on top of a barrier, each making their own pose. Pang Sau Wai wrote, "MAMA's first film festival poster, even I want one." Many praised how pretty the poster looked and wished the film success with its premiere. * (2022/03/04) Donnie Yen Chi Tan has no limit when risking his life. Last year while shooting in the Changbai mountain he put his life in danger many times. Under 30 degree (Celsius) below zero he went into the water and was buried in snow. In particular while shooting in the rapids, he could have been easily washed away if he was not cautious. The film company bought over 100 million yuan insurance policy for him just in case. Last year he worked on the Filmko film COME BACK HOME (SAU GAU). Under 30 degrees below zero temperature he shot many challenging scenes while shooting in the Changbai Mountain. In one major scene, he in the extreme cold shot in the rapids. Aside from overcoming the extremely low temperature, the rapids also presented extreme danger. Thus the team spent a lot of time on preparation. On the day of the shoot, Chi Tan was connected to two large wires. Director Lo Chi Leung inspected it time and again. Due to how strong the rapids were, with the slightest mishap Chi Tan could easily be washed away. Before the shoot, Chi Tan wanted hard liquor to fight the cold. After each shoot he had to extremely quickly change his clothes, because if they froze they would stick to the skin. Then if pulled off forcefully they could take skin and flesh off with them. Thus he had to race with the "freeze". One of the investing film companies' boss Alex Wong Hoi Fung praised Chi Tan's professionalism. "He stayed in the Changbai Mountain for over 70 days, and performed many thrilling scenes personally. Like this 30 degrees below zero water scene, because it was shot in the rapids it really was very dangerous. The director once suggested using a double, but Chi Tan insisted on performing it himself. He really was very professional. Aside from these scenes, in one scene Chi Tan was buried in snow for real. (Since it was so dangerous, were you able to get him insured?) We bought an over 100 million yuan insurance policy for Chi Tan." Aside from the high difficult challenges, as the film's producer Chi Tan took great care of his co-stars Cecilia Han Xue, Jia Bing, Tang Xu and others. Han Xue played Chi Tan's wife and had many scenes with him. As a southerner she worked in the extreme cold for the first time. She lamented, "I was already frozen beyond control, I couldn't imagine how cold it was." Later she worked on a crying scene and still lost control after the shoot ended. She was unable to leave the character. Chi Tan immediately embraced her and eased her emotions, in hopes of helping her rid of the heavy emotions as soon as possible. * (2022/03/04) As the fifth wave of pandemic has run rampant in Hong Kong, show business has been infected. Most television series that were in production have decided to halt production to avoid risk. Earlier returning to Hong Kong from Beijing secretly, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung was planning on working on the Herman Yau Lai To new film HOI GUAN JIN SIN (CUSTOMS WAR ZONE, tentative title). The film would have officially begun production yesterday but due to many positive tests in the team, the production start has been postponed for three weeks just to be safe. Ting Fung earlier secretly returned to Hong Kong from Beijing to prepare for the Yau Lai To directed new film HOI GUAN JIN SIN. Ting Fung would not only be the lead actor but also the action director. The entire story would be about the Customs department. Aside from Ting Fung, the film LIMBO (JI CHI)'s Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress nominee Cya Liu would also take part. Despite the severity of the pandemic, Ting Fung fought for time to meet with the director and the team in preparation for the new film. The action director put in a lot of effort into the action choreography. The film originally was set to officially start production yesterday, but many members of the team have tested positive so the entire production team changed the schedule again and again. Finally the production start would be postponed for 3 weeks. Someone in know revealed to a Sing Pao Daily reporter, "Originally the production would have started in early March. This would be a big production, many production locations required advanced application. The schedule itself would be very intense. If not necessary no one wanted to postpone, in addition an extension would require even more processing. Unfortunately aside from team members, even the chief production assistant tested positive. The team without other options had to postpone the production. Everyone put safety and health first. For now the production start has been pushed 3 weeks later. During the time Ting Fung would be able to have more time to prepare. He has been very anxious about the movie anyway, as he insisted on personally participating in a lot of the details." * (2022/03/03) Tom Lee Music founder Thomas Lee Tze Man passed away on February 26th at age 101. His family announced that the funeral would take place on March 4th at the Hong Kong Funeral Home. Due to the severity of the pandemic, family and friends would bid farewell over Zoom. Musician Harris Ho Bing Shun (Denise Ho Wan Si's brother) eulogized him on social media. He mentioned that while in elementary school he went to Tom Lee Music for long flute lessons. After getting into the business he constantly went to rehearse at the Tom Lee engineering department. He wrote, "Mr. Lee, thank you for all your contributions to our Hong Kong music world. I wish that I would run into you again in another same music world." Lee Tze Man founded Tom Lee Music in 1950. He started from zero, from not knowing anything about instruments to learning about instrument productions and operation management. In 1960s he made piano common place, Tom Lee Music became Hong Kong's largest piano manufacturer. Its piano products were exported overseas to places like the U.S. and Korea. At the time Yamaha still has not risen to fame in Japan, but he still signed on to become its Hong Kong regional agent; at the same time he received Germany and England manufacturer special permits to assemble pianos in Hong Kong and drastically lower the cost of piano at the time. Tom Lee Music became one of Southeast Asia's largest instrument and sound equipment agent. For years Tom Lee Music was responsible for most of Hong Kong concert engineering, the best in the business. * (2022/03/03) The Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild and many charitable organizations organized fund raising activity RUNNING WITH THE STARS HAPPY RUN 2022 charity online run has alredy begun accepting applications. The event would not only perform charity work but also encouragement everyone to use their bodies to build a good resistance against the pandemic, as well as helping those in need. The PAG secretary general Candy Yu On On even shared five tips with everyone on how to run outdoors safely under the pandemic. First thing to pay attention to about running with a mask is that running with a msk may make breathing more difficult and exhaust your energy faster. She suggested jogging or walking! The usual social distance of 1.5 meters could be used for quiet activities, but usually when you run you would breath out more and further. Thus while running you may need to keep at least 3 meters from others in order to make it safer for everyone. Thirdly, you should look forward and avoid being too close to others. If you are running on a small, narrow path, pay attention to others who may be running in an opposite direction. Try to leave the small path and crowded tracks as early as possible. Fourthly avoid contact with any public items like arm rests and benches, because the infected may have in contact with them before. If you come in contact with anything that may be contaminated, thoroughly clean your hands immediately. Finally, if you do not usually run, your body may not be used to it. A very slow start has been suggested, gradually adding distance and speed everyday. The most important is to foster a good exercising habit. * (2022/03/03) Veteran actor and host of many different programs and series, Samantha Chuk Man Kwan passed away on February 28th from lung cancer at age 55. Reportedly Chuk Man Kwan passed away in her sleep. Her family was by her side, and asked her friends to deliver the bad news. Her friend Mak Tak Law also confirmed the news. Chuk Man Kwan joined the Shaw's artist training class in the early 80s. A bank employee at the time, she did not directly join show business. After winning an award on an ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT singing contest in 1989, she enrolled in the third TVB artist training class. After graduation she worked as a host on programs like K-100 and FOCUS ON FOCUS and became widely known. Even Stephen Chow Sing Chi's classic film GOD OF COOKERY (SIK SUN) invited her to guest star. As for series, Chuk Man Kwan performed many supporting roles. In the recently aired KIDS' LIVES MATTER, A LOVE OF NO WORDS and THE RIGHTEOUS FISTS glimpses of her could be caught. Her final work was in yet to air series PEI JI DIN HA. Chuk Man Kwan's sudden passing caught many friends in the business off guard. Most did not know that she had cancer. Fong Yi Kei saw Chuk Man Kwan last when she accepted her TVB gold service medal last year. At the time she did not mention any illness and Fong did not notice anything different. Lau Shek Yin in his friends group saw Tang Ying Man mentioning the passing of Chuk Man Kwan. He said that he was very surprised because he did not know Chuk Man Kwan was seriously ill at all. He said that in November last year they were hosts at a friend's birthday party. At the time he did not see anything different about her, only that she was much thinner. He asked out of curiously if she was OK, Chuk Man Kwan only answered that she lost weight. Chuk Man Kwan was a permanent honorary president of the Artist Training Alumni Association. Member Tang Ying Man was saddened to learn about his junior colleague's passing, because he never heard anything about her illness. Wong Chak Fung revealed, "Last year I worked with Chuk Man Kwan on the series THE RINGMASTER, at the time I couldn't see anything different and said that Chuk Man Kwan would definitely attend the Artist Training Alumni Association anniversary party every year. I never thought that she would pass while she was still young." Ben Wong Chi Yin and Chuk Man Kwan have known each other for years. The last time they worked together was on the series TIGER MOM BLUES. He said that he would see her around the company, the news of her passing was truly very sudden. He really did not know what to say. TVB yesterday issued a statement about Chuk Man Kwan's passing and expressed sorrow. It also sent its condolences to her family and would provide any appropriate assistance. The statement said that Chuk Man Kwan joined the TVB family in September 1990 and worked there for over 30 years. In November last year she received her 30 year long term service award gold medal to honor her professionalism. TVB executive Elaine Lok Yi Ling said, "Man Kwan was very optimistic and worked hard on facing her illness. She did not want others to worry about her. She liked her job and her company colleagues, and she lived happily to the end. She would never complain, she truly was a real life warrior!" * (2022/03/02) The dream team of Wai Ka Fai and Sean Lau Ching Wan have created classic work from television to film. Earlier they worked together again on the Emperor Motion Pictures new film DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN), which will open soon in the Mainland. Ching Wan in the film played a former detective who has been accused of having mental illness, which would be quite a test for his acting skills! The dream team Wai Ka Fai and Lau Ching Wan worked together on the Emperor new film DETECTIVE VS SLEUTHS, which yesterday released a series of film photos and poster and announced that the film would be released in the Mainland on April 2nd. This time Ching Wan would play the Wai Ka Fai created crazy "detective". The poster displayed the Kowloon Emperor style mad man calligraphy graffiti, which left the audience with endless room to imagine whether he was crazy or a detective. The Wai Ka Fai produced, written and directed DETECTIVE VS SLEUTHS started production as early as in 2018 and successfully wrapped up production at the end of the same year. Now finally a release date has been announced, April 2nd in the Mainland. The Hong Kong audience of course looked forward to watching the new collaboration of the dream team of Lau Ching Wan and Wai Ka Fai after so many years. However Hong Kong cinemas currently are closed due to the pandemic. Thus its Hong Kong release date would remain unknown. This time Wai Ka Fai immediately invited his dream team partner Lau Ching Wan to star. Other actors would include Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Raymond Lam Fung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Jeana Ho Pui Yu and even Carman Lee Yeuk Tung's return to the silver screen with a special performance. Ching Wan in the film played an mental patient who was once the police force ace nicknamed the "Detective". On the poster Ching Wan was in the midst of Kowloon Emperor style mad man calligraphy and neon light signs, both were full of authentic Hong Kong flavor. In the story a series of extremely cruel murders appeared. All the victims were suspects who were beyond reach of the law. The murderer claimed to be the "Detective", taking the law into his own hands and challenging the police. The police immediately brought in ll of the "detectives" in its force to form a special case committee. The Ching Wan played mental patient Lee Chun before his illness was an ace in the police force. Back then his nickname was the "Detective". Now he has become street "trash". In order to prove that he was not crazy but the "Detective", he joined the team, jumped into the mad man's plot and raced against time to solve cases old and new and bring in the wanted murdered "Detective". * (2022/03/01) The Hong Kong Screenwriters's Guild 22nd "Recommended Screenplay Awards of the Year" would announce the results in April. Yesterday the 2021 Best film Character of the Year award nominations were announced first, with all members of the screenwriters' guild voting for the five nominations. Due to the same vote counts, in the end 8 characters were nominated. The nominated characters included LIMBO (JI CHI)'s Cya Liu, TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN)'s Patrick Tse Yin and Lam Yiu Sing, RAGING FIRE (NO FOR)'s Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, DRIFTING (JOOK SHUI PIU LAU)'s Francis Ng Chun Yu, CAUGHT IN TIME (CHUI BO)'s Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), ANITA's Louise Wong Dan Nei and Chan Chun, HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE (SAU GUEN YIN)'s Gordon Lam Ka Tung, and ZERO TO HERO (MAMA DIK SUN KEI SIU JI)'s Leung Chung Hang, Fung Ho Yeung and Choi Tin Lok. Tse Ting Fung's manager Mani Fok man Hei expressed thanks on his behalf. "RAGING FIRE is a Hong Kong action drama that has been rare in recent years. Thank you everyone for like this character Yau Kong Ngo." Nominee Wong Dan Nei thanked the Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild. She said, "I am already very happy and lucky to be nominated, for a new actor it really is an enormous encouragement. I have to maintain my original intention and humble attitude, learn and experience, work hard and head toward how to become a good actor. I would march forward step by step." Fung Ho Yeung also thanked the Hong Kong Film Screenwriters Association. He thanked everyone for liking the role of the young So Wa Wai and said, "I will keep working hard on playing each and every character, thank you everyone." * (2022/02/27) Artist Deon Cheung Chung Chi earlier announced online that he tested positive for COVID. He just worked on a new film with Louis Koo Tin Lok and Raymond Lam Fung, which led the team into a panic. Koo Tin Lok two nights ago pointed out that he has yet to test positive, while co-star Terrance Lau Chun Him also said that he received a lot of well wishes. As the fifth wave of the pandemic in Hong Kong erupted, music, television and radio all had infected groups. Two days ago Cheung Chung Chi pointed out that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Actually he took part in the Koo Tin Lok and Lam Fung starred film KOWLOON WALLED CITY (GAU LUNG SING JAI WAI SING) and wrapped up his production on the 22nd, only three days from his initial diagnosis. In other words Cheung Chung Chi might have been at work while the virus was in its dormant period. The team was instantly sent into a panic and it worried about a new infected group. The cast and the crew took serious precautions and frequently tested for the virus. Koo Tin Lo two nights ago said that he was not infected. "Thank you everyone for your concern, because of work I have been testing nonstop recently. All the tests were negative. I wish Chung Chi a speedy recovery and good health for everyone." Lau Chun Him who took part in the film yesterday pointed out that he received well wishes from friends. "First I have to thank them for their concern. We are testing everyday, as for the production I would cooperate with the company's testing process." Chu Pak Hong also took part in the film, but because he did not have too many scenes lately he did not need to return to the set for work. He said, "I still have two more units, but lately I wouldn't need to go back. I haven't been on the set with Cheung Chung Chi, but of course I am worried for them. I now am keeping up with the testing." The film's director Soi Cheang Pou Soi said that the team everyday before work would test, during the shoot all preventive measures would be taken to ensure safety. For now the cast and the crew have been fine and he wished Cheung Chung Chi a speedy recovery. KOWLOON aside from the Cheung Chung Chi also ran into a lot of obstacles. Since the film paid a lot of attention on its action scenes, it hired Donnie Yen Chi Tan's disciple Kenji Tanigaki to be the action director. Due to how demanding he has been, actors like Lam Fung and Lau Chun Him were bruised all over from the training. Also due to taking too much time to learn the stunts and repeated shoots, the film would have difficult with making its originally scheduled March production wrap date. Everyday they had to shoot overtime to make up. At the peak the cast and the crew went for 22 hours straight, which was rather rare in the film industry. Many crew members complained and called the team the "crew of darkness"! Director Cheang Pou Soi also admitted that they worked a full 22 hours in order to make the wrap date, but it was only for a day or two. Kenji Tanigaki's demands were normal. He thanked the cast for working hard to coordinate. The stunts led to some injuries but nothing major. Lam Fung talked about getting hurt on the set. "It's inevitable, how can there be no scratches from working on fight scenes? They are normal, the production has been very safe. (Reportedly the shoot has been very demanding and kept have to repeat takes?) No one would be blamed, we are all the same crew. Sometimes we would ask for another take ourselves, we want something with good quality. (You would rather suffer for that?) It's worth it! (Would you be sick of all the fighting?) I enjoy it, if I don't fight I would get restless." * (2022/02/25) Due to the severity of the pandemic, the Hong Kong government earlier announced the extension and further tightening of social distancing measures. All performance venues would temporarily close. The TVB and Radio Hong Kong's first "joint" Gold Song awards would also be postponed. Yesterday TVB and Radio Hong Kong issued a release to announce that the originally scheduled for April 3 Hong Kong Gold Song Awards 2021/2022 would be postponed, a new date would be announced later. * (2022/02/24) The Hong Kong International Film Festival Association yesterday announced that due to how severe the pandemic has been, the government would extend the social distancing pandemic prevention measures like shutting down cinemas and public entertainment venues to April 20th. Thus the 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival that was originally scheduled for March 31st to April 11th would be postponed. The association pointed out that it is studying various viable solutions and planning to bring back this year's film festival at an appropriate time. The already cancelled Cinefan program would also return once cinemas would open up again. * (2022/02/23) Famous Hong Kong director Chor Yuen (originally named Cheung Bo Kin) two days ago passed away at age 88. Chor Yuen's son Cheung Sze Lok yesterday issued an obituary to the media and eulogized his father with a Xiang Gu Song dynasty poem. He expressed that he would obey his late father's wishes and keep everything simple, as the funeral would be closed door and family only. He wished that those who cared would remember him a little each time they watched Hong Kong film. Chor Yuen was deeply respected by younger generations. Artists and directors would miss the director upon hearing about Chor Yuen's passing, remembering his sense of humor and caring of younger generations. They also praised him for his numerous contributions to show business, film and television industries. Director Wong Jing eulogized "God Sifu" Chor Yuen on social media. "Director Chor Yuen was a teacher I respected. While at Shaw, I always had the early shift and he always worked late. After I got out of work, I would run over to his set. It would always be lunch and he would always be eating on the set; on such a large set, two people with over 20 years in age difference would chat everyday for a hour. From him I learned enough to be used for a lifetime. When I learned wasn't about making movies, but about life. A lot of my philosophy in life I borrowed from him. Mr. Lau Tin Chi who taught me screenwriting was my 'sifu', so I loved to call him 'god sifu'. Instead of Bruce Lee, I feel Chor Yuen was able to 'be water' more. No matter the environment, the trend, how big the storm, he was able to adapt and cause a stir. In addition, he himself was also an literary youth. In his life, I believe God Sifu absolutely had no regret. I wish him a safe journey, may we be destined to see each other again." Jackie Chan still remembered the elder's philosophy. "Memories of working with elder Chor Yuen on the POLICE STORY film series are still very clear. Looking back, so many years have already passed. He once said, 'For anyone, no matter how glorious you were yesterday, no matter how disappointed you were yesterday, tomorrow when you get up you still have to be a person, live on; tomorrow will always be better than yesterday, this is life.' We as your junior would always remember your words. May you rest in peace. Have a safe journey." Director Gordon Chan Ka Seung posted the video of Chor Yuen's Lifetime Achievement Award Hong Kong Film Award acceptance speech on social media and wrote, "Uncle Chor Yuen, at the Shaw's Studio I made props and designed stunts for you to later I was able to have you star and I directed, the lessons that you taught me would be more than I could use in a lifetime. Have a safe journey." Chor Yuen and his wife Nam Hung (originally named So Suk Mei) have been together for over half a century and were the model couple in the business. Nam Hung was a famous Cantonese opera actress, Cantonese Film actress, singer, and television series actress since the 70s. In many films that Chor Yuen directed, Nam Hung was the lead actress. Chor Yuen and Nam Hung met early in their careers. A screenwriter at the time, Chor Yuen through the introduction of his father Cheung Woot Yau met the extra Nam Hung. They knew each other for a long time before starting to date. Nam Hung on a radio interview revealed her romance with Chor Yuen. She said that at the time actors loved to return to the company for tea at 2 PM. When others left, usually only she and Chor Yuen were left and they would go to the movies together. Finally they got engaged with their parents as witnesses on Christmas Eve. After a two year engagement, while Nam Hung was touring the U.S. Chor Yuen proposed over a long distance phone call. They wed in 1967, had one son and spent over half a century together. Nam Hung earlier at an event denied rumors that her husband had dementia. * (2022/02/22) Coming from a film family, famous director and actor Chor Yuen (originally named Cheung Bo Kin) yesterday passed away at age 87. According to the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers' Tin Kai Man, "It happened in the afternoon, he went very peacefully. His family was by his side. In the morning he was not feeling too well. His wife called 999, he was rushed to the hospital. Two hours later he passed." Chor Yuen's father was famous Cantonese film actor Cheung Woot Yau. His classic line of "all for one and one for all" still endured today. Under his father's influence, Chor Yuen started in Cantonese film in 1956 as a film screenwriter under the pen name Chun Yu and nicknamed, "Cheung Bo Jai". In 1958 he assisted then famous director Chun Kim on AUTUMN COMES TO PURPLE ROSE GARDEN (JI MEI YUEN DIK CHAU TIN). In the same year he directed GRASS BY THE LAKE (WU BOON CHO). In 1960 he made the critical and commercial hit tragedy THE GREAT DEVOTION (HOR LIN TIN HA FU MO SUM). In 1973, Chor Yeun adapted the pre war play into Shaw's first Cantonese comedy film THE HOUSE OF 72 TENANTS (CHUT SUP YI GA FONG HAK). Due to its social satire subject, it set a new Hong Kong film box office record with over HK$ 5.6 million, broke the box office record that Golden Harvest held with Bruce Lee films, became the Hong Kong film box office champion and even helped the growth of Cantonese film in Hong Kong. Chor Yuen was best known for his series of wuxia films based on Gu Long wuxia novels since 1976, like THE SENTIMENTAL SWORDSMAN (DOR CHING GIM HAK MO CHING GIM), DEATH DUEL (SAM SIU YEH DIK GIM), KILLER CLANS (LAU SING WU DIP GIM), THE MAGIC BLADE (TIN NGAI MING YUET DOH), CLAN OF INTRIGUE (CHOR LAU HEUNG) and others. He along with Lee Han-Hsiang, King Hu (Wu Kam Chuen), and Chang Cheh were known as the "Four Great Generals" as the founding fathers of Hong Kong wuxia films. In the 1980s he directed films with Chow Yun Fat and Stephen Chow Sing Chi. Chor Long since then also performed in television series, the most memorable of which was the TVB situation comedy series (FAMILY SQUAD). After retiring from show business he lived like a recluse and only met with good friends from his Shaw's days. His most recent appearance was in 2018 at the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards when he accepted the Lifetime Achievement Awards. His acceptance speech on the stage became a golden quote. He said that Mona Fong Yat Wa ripped up a notice and yelled at him for not knowing how to make a movie, as he became the most awkward director at Shaw's. He said, "However it's the word life, you get up and be a person, you keep living, because tomorrow will always be better than yesterday. This is life. 'Nevermind all that happens under the sky, causally laugh a few chuckles.' When you remember the past, you don't regret or hate over a variety of impotence, you aren't ashamed because you have wasted your youth, then you can very proudly tell yourself, you haven't wasted this life!" Chor Yuen's wife was Cantonese Opera actress Nam Hung. After over 50 years of marriage they remained loving as ever and were seen as show business role models. * (2022/02/21) Teresa Mo Kwan Shun recently added the nickname of "MIRROR MA" because she in one breath took 3 movies, in all of which she worked with MIRROR members Keung To, Jer, Edan and Anson Lo; since good friend Anita Lee Yuen Wa is rather fond of the 12 members of MIRROR, yesterday they worked together on their first internet channel joint broadcast. Lee Yuen Wa stated that she would be "drooling" over Sister Mo's ability to work with MIRROR boys as she kept asking for details. Yesterday Sister Mo and Lee Yuen Wa had a joint online broadcast, Sister Mo who had close contact with 4 members of MIRROR revealed the side that few knew about. she said that Keung To actually was a "problem child", Jer was "exploding with sweetness", Anson Lo was "very nice", Edan even received the highest rave as Sister Mo could not help but happily reveal that she and Edan would play mother and son again in a new film. Sister Mo in GOR SI GOR JIK worked with Edan and Anson Lo. Although she had very few scenes with Anson Lo, Sister Mo praised Anson Lo was a very nice boy. He constantly would feel guilty and ask for opinions. Playing her son Edan received nothing but praise from Sister Mo. "He is very well raised, you can tell his parents put a lot of effort and education into cultivating him. What he says makes sense, among he 4 he is the most intelligent and he has very high emotional quotient. With a son like this everyday you would be very happy, I believe anyone as a parent would 'long' to have a son like him. If you can guarantee I am able o have a son like his, I wouldn't mind having another! He even put a lot of heart into his acting, someone who wouldn't give up and want to do his best. I really like him!" As many would know, Sister Mo and Keung To constantly took photos of the other sleeping while working on MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR). Sister Mo said, "Keung To is very mischievous and very cute, a master of sneaky photography who really likes to catch people asleep. I ended up getting no good sleep, sometimes when I unknowingly fell asleep then I would be in trouble. Once he caught me asleep with my mouth wide open and eyes rolled back. I really would have chased him down nine streets, pulled off all of his clothes to get him to remove the video! He also is a 'problem child' with a lot of questions to ask, if you couldn't answer him he couldn't quit. He would not let go. Once I tried to not keep be crazy with him and leave, I didn't expect him to follow and keep asking. He brought a lot of joy to the shoot." Sister Mo also said that the just as cute Jer should not be ignored. "Jer is more reserved and shy. This time was his first movie, so he was very focused on the character. However I saw my assistant's daily videos, he tried to sing through a board for me his Mommy. He even did the heart gesture. He really was very sweet." Sister Mo concluded that each of the 4 MIRROR kids were different, each were cute. Keung To had his own charm, Jer had his own cuteness, simple minded, and made everyone very comfortable; in the end Sister Mo even revealed that in her upcoming new film she would again work with Edan. * (2022/02/19) Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's performance in the film RAGING FIRE (NO FOR) has received raves but was unable to net him a Hong Kong Film Award nomination. His manager Mani Fok Man Hei stated that she was surprised and disappointed. Although this year he was destined not to compete for the HKFA Best Actor, Ting Fung still strongly supported Hong Kong film. Earlier he even secretly returned to Hong Kong to prepare for Herman Yau Lai To's new film. Reportedly two days ago he secreted returned to Hong Kong from Beijing to prepare for the Yau Lai To directed new film. On the day of his return fans even caught him at the Hong Kong airport. Dressed in black and a cap he hurried into a vehicle after exiting the gate and the airport. Due to the raging pandemic in Hong Kong, the crew has urged Ting Fung to return only after the pandemic eased. The film's production start date always went from the end of February to early March. However because Ting Fung this time would also serve as action director, he insisted upon departing as scheduled. After returning to Hong Kong he even immediately met with the crew. The new film's story would be about the Customs. This year's Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress nominee Cya Liu would also participate. Her LIMBO performance has earned her praises as she became hot property in the film industry. Being able to work with the Emperor elder Ting Fung, she naturally grasped the opportunity and actively prepared for the role in order to be at her best when work would start. Mani replied when asked if Ting Fung would work on Yau Lai To's new film. "Yes, now it's in pre production preparation. However the related detailed would have to wait until the film company's announcement." Hong Kong Film Awards controversies were not just limited to the Best Actor category. Playing a blind mother in SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE (YUT LO TUNG HUNG), Kara Wai Ying Hung also was not nominated. The former HKFA and Golden Horse Award Best Actress drove many viewers to tears with her eyes and acting. She would have a Best Actress nomination favorite, but in the end she missed out. In addition, the outside also had questions about the Best New Director and the Best New Performer nominations. The CAUGHT IN TIME (CHUI BO)'s Best New Director nominee Lau Ho Leung was nominated again since TWO THUMBS UP (CHUNG FUNG CHE) in the same category, but actually the upper limit for nominees was two films. Thus Lau Ho Leung met the criteria. As for Will Or Wai Lam, how was he able to vie for the Best New Performer despite participating in WEEDS ON FIRE (DIM NG BO) and NO. 1 CHUNG YING STREET? According to the qualification, the nominee would be eligible if her or she has never participated in a lead or supporting role. Thus he also met the criteria. * (2022/02/18) Keung To and his MIRROR bandmate Jer Lau Ying Ting made their film debut with Best Actress Teresa Mo Shun Kwan in the Kearen Pang Sau Wai directed Emperor Motion Picture MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR), which would participate in the 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival. Keung To was surprised and hoped that the Japanese audience would be able to sense their effort. Jer was excited and hoped that everyone through this would pay more attention to new Hong Kong actors. Keung To and Jer's first film would participate in an overseas film festival. Keung To admitted that he was surprised. "I am very happy that MAMA'S AFFAIR would be able to participate in the Osaka Asian Film Festival. This is my first movie, I never thought that my first movie would already be able to participate in an international film festival. I feel very honored and hoped that the Japanese audience would sense our effort through the Japanese subtitle version. Everyone please support the film, thank you!" Also making his debut on the big screen, Jer was excited about the film's Osaka Asian Film Festival participation. "This is Keung To's and my first movie. We put a lot of effort into it. I am very happy that this film would be able to break out of Hong Kong and the Japanese audience would be able to enjoy it. As a new comer, this film was a great learning opportunity. The international film festival participation would be a bonus. I hope everyone through this would pay more attention to new Hong Kong actors, so the Hong Kong show business would bloom in full more and more; I want to thank director Pang Sau Wai in particular. She very thoughtful taught us acting. Acting wise, Keung To's and my experience are relatively thin. In the preparation behind hand she put a lot of thought into assisting us with getting into our characters. She is a great director. In addition Sister Mo also kept teaching us thoughtfully. I am very happy to be able to work with different elders. At the same time thank you to the behind the scene workers, who took great care of us so we were able to give our best performance on screen." Mo Shun Kwan was extra excited and said that it was like a shot of confidence. "I am very happy, especially when the pandemic has made everything exceptional dull. Hearing this good news, my spirit immediately lifted! I hope all viewers would like MAMA'S AFFAIR, which in the future would be able to participate in different film festivals and have success!" Director Pang Sau Wai with her directing debut 29+1 won the Osaka Asian Film Festival audience award. She was elated about MAMA'S participation in the Osaka Asian Film Festival. "I am very happy, I have a special connection with the Osaka Asian Film Festival. The first movie I directed 29+1 also won an award at this film festival. I am very touch to be able to participate in it again......very regrettably this year I won't be able to personally attend the film festival." Pang Sau Wai even hoped that the Japanese audience through this would get to know new Hong Kong actors. The film ANITA would participate in the 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival in March. Director Longman Leung said, "In the 80s and the 90s Japanese pop culture deeply influenced Hong Kong music. Sister Mui more than once revealed that she really liked Japan. This time ANITA would be able to participate in the Osaka Asian Film Festival, which truly would be very encouraging to our production team. I hope Japanese viewers and friends while reliving that era's music would also be able to remember this Hong Kong daughter's extraordinary life with us." Lead actress Louise Wong Dan Nei excitedly responded to the good news, "For a Hong Kong film to be able to attract viewers around the world is no easy task, so this selection has been an encouragement. Again I thank everyone for their support and love for this film. As an actor I feel very lucky to be able to make this meaningful film. I hope and wish for the film ANITA to be able to go even further, continue to introduce even more people to the story of this legendary Hong Kong heavenly queen Mui Yim Fong." In addition, the Indian director Sri Kishore directed first Hong Kong Bollywood film MY INDIAN BOYFRIEND, the Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin) directed FAR FAR AWAY (YUEN LO SAN KA LA), TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN), and FIRST GIRL I EVER LOVED (HEI FOON NEI SI NEI) would also be participating in the Osaka Asian Film Festival's Special Focus on Hong Kong 2022 segment along with the two aforementioned films. First time director Yeung Chiu Hoi was very happy to hear about the selection. "The event chose the film Ng Wing Shan and I directed, THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED, to participate in the film festival. I feel very honored and encouraged, thank you for the recognition of our teams. Regrettably I would not be able to personally attend and enjoy this film with the Japanese audience. I hope they like this film and everyone would continue to support Hong Kong film." The two lead actresses Hegwig Tam Sin Yi and Renci Yeung Si Wing were surprised and pleased. Yeung Si Wing said, "I am very honored and very grateful. I would continue to work hard and make even more good films." Tam Sin Yin thanked each and every members of the cast and the crew, especially the director and the producer for spending a lot of time and effort on the production so this film would be able to be screened in Japan. Director of the first Hong Kong Bollywood film, MY INDIAN BOYFRIEND's Indian director Sri Kishore was grateful. "Thank you to the Osaka Asian Film Festival jury for choose the film, for me to have a chance to become an important part of the film festival. I also have to thank Golden Scene for their tremendous support and encouragement, which enabled the film to be a success. I sinerely thank each and every person who participated in this film." FAR's director Wong Ho Yin was happy that he was again selected to participate in the Osaka Asian Film Festival, and expressed helplessness for the pandemic delaying the film's Hong Kong release. "I am very happy because my first film DOT 2 DOT and my previous short film 4X4 both took part in the Osaka Asian Film Festival. In Osaka I met a group of viewers who particularly like to watch Hong Kong films. This time the Japanese premiere would be earlier than the Hong Kong release, which would be an experience for me." * (2022/02/17) The 40th Hong Kong Film Awards yesterday afternoon announced its nominations. At the press conference the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Kearen Pang announced the nominees in the 19 categories. The film LIMBO (JI CHI) received 14 nominations. The highest grossing Hong Kong film last year ANITA also tightly followed with 12 nominations. The Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark and Dante Lam Chiu Yin directed propaganda film THE BATTLE AT LAKE CHANGJIN received Best Editing, Best Sound Design and Best Visual Effects nominations. First time Best Actor nominee Patrick Tse Yin was amazed by how wonderful film has been, while after years without an ward Sandra Ng Kwan Yu admitted that she would really like to win Best Actress. This year's Best Actor nominees were Tse Yin (Sei Gor), Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Leung Chung Hang and Francis Ng Chun Yu. Nominated for TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN), Sei Gor said, "When I got into the business there wasn't a Hong Kong Film Award yet. When it happened I was already reducing my production. I thought since three years ago I received the Lifetime Achievement Award, lifetime? I wouldn't have a chance? I never expected that this year I would have a chance to be nominated. This is how wonderful film is. I want to thank Tin Lap Chau (his character), thank Choi Fung '(Petrina) Fung Bo Bo' for the TIME together. I want to thank the audience even more for supporting a movie with such heart." The Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor Lam Ka Tung received two Best Actor nominations and seemed to have a bigger chance to win. He was also nominated for Best Screenplay with Ho Ching Yi for TIME. Ka Tung said after receiving the good news. "Of course I am happy, the happiest is Sei Gor got the Best Actor nomination. Chung Suet Ying also was nominated for Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer. I have to give special thanks to the entire team. Everyone who participated all gave a lot of trust. In the future we have to keep working hard, hope to perform even better, so the future would have even more good films and cultivate even more new comers." Nominated for Best Actor and Best New Performer with ZERO TO HERO (MAMA DIK SUN KEI SIU JI), Leung Chung Hang said, "Thank you Director for your trust. Often I felt he believed in me more than I believe in myself. Thank you Ng Kwan Yu for your appreciation, giving me this valuable opportunity to perform. Thank you (Louis) Cheung Kai Chung, Chung Suet Ying, (Locker) Lam Ka Hei and Brother (Chin) Siu Ho, they are good co-stars I really couldn't be without. Thank you Wai Jai (So Wa Wai), So Ma for making this story happen with your lives. They are the real heroes. I hope ZERO TO HERO would be able to bring a little encouragement to the people of Hong Kong during this difficult time." Best Actress nominees were Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Cya Liu, Ng Kwan Yu and Gong Li. Ng Kwan Yu was nominated for ZERO TO HERO. When she learned that the film received 9 nominations she got emotional and broke down, congratulating her two sons in the film on their Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best New Performer nominations. "I have already stepped halfway behind the film scene, the nomination is a huge encouragement for me. In 1999 I won the 18th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress. Since then although I have been nominated I never won. After over 20 years, now I really want to win again. I want to continue my ROAD OF WONDER, now I would start campaigning for votes and attend audience appreciation events. I hope everyone would support us." Making her film debut, Wong Dan Nei with ANITA received Best Actress and Best New Actor nominations. She responded, "Already nominated for Best New Performer and Best Actress with my first film, I never would have thought about it. I learned a lot from this film. I am really grateful to the team. I feel this nomination is only because of them. I would keep working hard. No matter how it would turn out I would be very grateful. Thank you very much to viewers for their support. No wonder what I would keep working hard, and make even more good movies on the performing art journey for everyone." Nominated for MADALENA, Chau Sau Na happily said, "I am already very happy with the nomination. The Hong Kong Film Award nomination is very meaningful to me because when the film was in production the pandemic began, recently the pandemic arose again in Hong Kong. It has been very tough, hearing the news of the nomination I feel a little different. Now I am making a movie, in the scene I just woke up. I too want to know whether I am still asleep and dreaming!" In Mainland, Cya Liu said, "After making LIMBO, I am not afraid of unable to make another movie. My professional career also has no regret, because running into a good role is too hard. Because of LIMBO, I am more confident in being an actor and I was encouraged to keep walking to now; as for whether I would win, it would depend on whether my 'Wang Tao' is so lucky." ANITA's Longman Leung, RAGING FIRE's Benny Chan Muk Sing, LEAP's Peter Chan Ho Sun, LIMBO's Soi Cheang Pou Soi and KEEP ROLLING's Man Lim Chung would compete for Best Director. Longman Leung said, "I believe this nomination isn't my personal honor. I look forward to the pandemic being able to pass soon, movies would be able to be shown at cinemas and we would be able to see each other again on the big screen." Man Lim Chung was nominated for Best New Director and Best Director and felt honored. He also urged Hong Kong people to pay more attention to documentary films. Louis Koo Tin Lok with ANITA received the Best Supporting Actor nomination. "ANITA for me and many people is an enormously meaningful movie that remembered Sister Mui, so I feel especially happy and honored about the Best Supporting Actor nomination for this film. In addition I really hope everyone would unite so the pandemic would ease soon in Hong Kong, every business and industry would get back on track as soon as possible, I wish everyone good health." Fung Ho Yeung was surprised to be nominated for Best New Performer and Best Supporting Actor. "It's already enough for everyone to like my performance. I am grateful to have run into this movie of positive energy." Fellow Best New Performer nominee Will Or Wai Lam said that he was already very happy to be able to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor with Tse Kwan Ho, which he considered a recognition. Fish Liew Chi Yu received two Best Supporting Actress nominations for ANITA and LIMBO. She expressed that she was very happy. She gave special thanks to the two films' cast and crew, including Lam Ka Tung, Sister Ann (Mui Oi Fong), Sister Mui, Gor Gor (Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing) and others in Heaven. She even hoped for a great showing at the Hong Kong Film Awards, to be able to "dress up" and walk the red carpet with the team. Nina Paw Hee Ching with CAUGHT IN TIME (CHUI BO) received the Best Supporting Actress nomination. She happily said, "I am very happy and very surprised, my role in the film wasn't much, but I have support from friends. I really am very grateful to everyone!" DRIFTING (JOOK SHU PIU LAU)'s Loletta Lee Lai Chun thanked all the voters who voted for her. "I am much happier about being nominated in Hong Kong than anywhere else. DRIFTING has brought me the recognition to start anew. As a Hong Kong actor, seeing so many new actors nominated this year I wish the new force would extend the light of Hong Kong film!" As for Best Original Film song, the Nicholas Tse Ting Fung sang RAGING FIRE's song DEAD LOCK will battle the MIRROR member Jer Lau Ying Ting sang ZERO TO HERO's ROAD OF WONDER, Endy Chow Kwok Yin and Hang Jai @ ToNick sang ONE SECOND CHAMPION's THE ORIGINAL INTENTION OF TIME, THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING (KONG MO MAI 3)'s song WELCOME TO THIS CITY, and the Wong Hin Yan sang DRIFTING (SHOOK SHUI PIU LAU). Jer said that he was super honored to be nominated, and very happy to have this opportunity. Hang Jai (Chiu Sin Hang) would also compete for Best New Director with ONE SECOND CHAMPION. "Thank you to friends who are still working hard in the industry, everyone who is safeguarding Hong Kong. I wish the pandemic would ease soon, cinemas would open again soon, stay tough!" THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING's singer Heyo said, "Learning about WELCOME TO THIS CITY's Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Original Film Song is something that is very rare. Due to the pandemic, this Hong Kong Film Award is also the first time that two years of Hong Kong films would gather as one." The 40th Hong Kong Film Awards was originally scheduled for last year, but due to the novel coronavirus it was suspended. This year would be the first two year Hong Kong Film Award. Although recently the fifth wave of the pandemic spread shockingly fast, the Hong Kong Film Awards Board of Directors after a meeting said that this year's award presentation could not be postponed again. For now a physical award show is slated to take place as scheduled on April 17th, the format however would depend on how the pandemic would progress. Yesterday the even first held a press conference to announce the nominees in the 19 categories. The Hong Kong Film Awards president Derek Yee Tung Sing announced on the stage that this year 1,683 people were eligible to vote for the Hong Kong Film Awards, 982 ballots were cast. The turn out rate was 58.35, 2% less than the previous year. However the number of voters were more than last year, about which he was still pleased. Thus he also urged his colleagues to be even more enthusiastic in the second round voting. Yee Tung Sing mentioned that because this year would already be the two years in one award presentation, even though the pandemic continued he still hoped to hold a physical award show on April 17th as scheduled. Each award show would require around 8 figures in production budget. The event in November last year already began to put its saving into the preparation. The saving would only be enough for one award show. Thus in the future it would still rely on Create Hong Kong and the Film Development Fund's funding allocation for assistance. The amount would be within HK$ 10 million, depending on the production cost required every year. He also admitted that in recent years the number of film sponsors has already been drastically reduced. Yee Tung Sing revealed that although the award show has been scheduled for April 17th, the government closed public facilities in the recent tighteningly of pandemic prevention measures. The usual venue, the Cultural Center, might not be able to be used. "Then we would put a plan B in action and change venues. Last year we have already scouted venues many times last year. We may choose the KITEC; but actually after holding it so many years at the Cultural Center, the award show would be in better control." With the pandemic prevention measures tightening and the "vaccine pass" on the way, would the winners need to be vaccinated to be able to accept the award on the stage? Yee Tung Sing replied, "We can't force anyone to be vaccinated. This would be an individual case, and could only be left to the creative team to handle the on stage scene!" He also said that the Hong Kong Film Award Board of Directors also discussed the worst case scenario. IF the pandemic would remain severe in mid April, the winners could only be announced online like for the 39th. Announcing the Hong Kong Film Award nominees, Cheung Ka Fai praised all the nominees for their excellent performance. As for his picks for Best Actor and Actress, he said, "Everyone performed very well, the worst is I am not among them. I would keep working hard." Ka Fai joked that if the opportunity would arise, he would want to play a female role to compete for Best Actress. However since he has not watched all of the nominees' movies, picking too soon would be unfair. As for the pandemic, Ka Fai admitted that he understood how everyone felt. "I know everyone seems like nothing to be done, it has been very stressful. We can only think tomorrow will be better and magnify anything happy in order to prevent disturbance from negative emotions." Under the pandemic Ka Fai said that he had more time to spend with his family, his relationship with is wife even improved. "Our relationship improved, because the friction period passed very early on. Now at home my daughter would do her homework on the computer, I would hike with my wife like when we were dating. The feeling is great." As for work, Ka Fai revealed that in April he would work on a new detective film in the Mainland. In addition the film he would direct would still need some pre production work. Speaking of the required quarantine period in the Mainland, Ka Fai chuckled and said, "Has anyone served in the 'quarantine prison' yet? I have once and it's great. This time I would find more videos of exercises that I would want to try and prepare a treadmill." Would he attend this year's Hong Kong Film Awards? Ka Fai said that it would depend on his schedule then. If the situation would permit he as a part of the film industry of course would attend in support. THE 40TH HONG KONG FILM AWARDS NOMINATIONS BEST FILM RAGING FIRE ANITA LIMBO ZERO TO HERO DRIFTING BEST DIRECTOR Man Lim Chung (KEEP ROLLING) Benny Chan (RAGING FIRE) Longman Leung (ANITA) Soi Cheang (LIMBO) Peter Ho-Sun Chan (LEAP) BEST SCREENPLAY Ashley Cheung Yin Kei, Ho Siu Hong, Li Ho Tin, Ling Wai Chun (ONE SECOND CHAMPION) Ho Ching Yi, Lam Ka Tung (TIME) Au Kin Yee, Shum Kwan Sin (LIMBO) Jimmy Wan, David Lo (ZERO TO HERO) Jun Li (DRIFTING) BEST ACTOR Gordon Lam Ka Tung (HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE) Patrick Tse (TIME) Gordon Lam Ka Tung (LIMBO) Leung Chung Hang (ZERO TO HERO) Francis Ng (DRIFTING) BEST ACTRESS Chrissie Chau (MADALENA) Louise Wong (ANITA) Cya Liu (LIMBO) Sandra Ng (ZERO TO HERO) Gong Li (LEAP) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Louis Koo (ANITA) Lam Suet (TIME) Fung Ho Yeung (ZERO TO HERO) Will Or (DRIFTING) Tse Kwan Ho (DRIFTING) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Nina Paw Hee Ching (CAUGHT IN TIME) Fish Liew (ANITA) Chung Suet Ying (TIME) Fish Liew (LIMBO) Bai Lang (LEAP) Lolette Lee (DRIFTING) BEST NEW PERFORMER Louise Wong (ANITA) Chung Suet Ying (TIME) Leung Chung Hang (ZERO TO HERO) Fung Ho Yeung (ZERO TO HERO) Will Or (DRIFTING) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Rick Lau (HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE) Fung Yuen Man (RAGING FIRE) Fung Yuen Man (ANITA) Christopher Doyle, Kubbie Tsoi (LOVE AFTER LOVE) Cheng Siu Keung (LIMBO) BEST FILM EDITING William Chang Suk Ping, Alan Lo (HAND-ROLLED CIGARETTE) Chung Wai Chiu (SHOCK WAVE 2) Mak Chi Sin, Li Dianshi, He Yongyi (BATTLE OF LAKE CHANGJIN) Curran Pang (RAGING FIRE) David Richardson (LIMBO) BEST ART DIRECTION Cheung Siu Hong, Yman Yiu (HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE) Pater Wong (ANITA) Zhao Hai (LOVE AFTER LOVE) Kenneth Mak, Renee Wong (LIMBO) Albert Poon Yick Sum (DRIFTING) BEST COSTUME AND MAKEUP DESIGN Cheung Siu Hong, Chan Chi Ching Dos Santos (HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE) Bobo Ng Bo Ling (DYNASTY WARRIORS) Dora Ng, Karen Yip (ANITA) Emi Wada (LOVE AFTER LOVE) Bruce Yu, Karen Yip (LIMBO) BEST ACTION CHOREOGRAPHY Leung Pok Yan (ONE SECOND CHAMPION) Tang Sui Wa (HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE) Li Chung Chi (SHOCK WAVE 2) Donnie Yen, Ku Huen Chiu, Tanigaki Kenji, Li Chung Chi (RAGING FIRE) Jack Wong Wai Leung (DRIFTING) BEST ORIGINAL FILM SCORE Chiu Tsang Hei, Andy Cheung (ANITA) Ryuichi Sakamoto (LOVE AFTER LOVE) Kenji Kawai (LIMBO) Day Tai (ZERO TO HERO) Wong Hin Yan (DRIFTING) BEST ORIGINAL FILM SONG THE ORIGINAL INTENTION OF TIME (ONE SECOND CHAMPION) Composer:Endy Chow, Chiu Sin Hang@ToNick Lyricist : Cheng Man Vocal Artist:Endy Chow, Chiu Sin Hang@ToNick WELCOME TO THiS CITY (THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING) Composer:Day Tai, Heyo Lyricist:Heyo, Afuc, Saville Chan Vocal Artist:Heyo, Afuc, Lydia Lau, Jan Curious, Kids Choir-Ethan Tai, Sophia Tai, Yoyo Fan, Labroe Lee, Andrea Faith Chong DEAD LOCK (RAGING FIRE) Composer:Nicholas Tse Lyricist:Qiao Xing Vocal Artist:Nicholas Tse ROAD OF WONDER (ZERO TO HERO) Composer:Day Tai Lyricist:Saville Chan Vocal Artist:Jer Lau DRIFTING (DRIFTING) Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Artist:Wong Hin Yan BEST SOUND DESIGN Nip Kei Wing, Ip Siu Kei (SHOCK WAVE 2) Wang Danrong, Steve Burgess, Yin Jie (THE BATTLE AT LAKE CHANGJIN) Lee Yiu Keung George, Yiu Chun Hin, Kaikangwol Rungsakorn, Stan Yau (RAGING FIRE) Tu Duu-Chih, Wu Shu-Yao (ANITA) Nopawat Likitwong (LIMBO) BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Yee Kwok Leung, Garrett K Lam, Chiu Tak Piu, Loki Ho (SHOCK WAVE 2) Tsui Hark, Dennis Yeung, Wang Lei (THE BATTLE AT LAKE CHANGJIN) Leung Wai Man, Raymond Lim Hung Fung, Alex Diu King Wai, Hung Man Shi (RAGING FIRE) Yee Kwok Leung, Garrett K Lam, Raymond Leung, Candy Hung (ANITA) Garrett K Lam, Ho Man Lok, Diu King Wai (LIMBO) BEST NEW DIRECTOR Chiu Sin Hang (ONE SECOND CHAMPION) Kin Long Chan (HAND ROLLED CIGARETTE) Man Lim Chung (KEEP ROLLING) Lau Ho Leung (CAUGHT IN TIME) Jun Li (DRIFTING) BEST ASIAN CHINESE LANGUAGE FILM TILL WE MEET AGAIN AMERICAN GIRL MY MISSING VALENTINE * (2022/02/16) Anita Mui Yim Fong's brother Mui Kai Ming had a difference of opinion when he wanted to sue the film company for infringing on his "Mui Yim Fong" trademark, leading to the deterioration of their relationship. Mother Mui angrily condemned Mui Kai Ming for his greed and was even hospitalized from her rage. Mother Mui earlier announced in the newspapers that she would disown her son. Mui Kai Ming yesterday held a press conference to "speak for himself", accusing his mother of accepting money to make him terminate the lawsuit. He even revealed that Mother Mui in Mui Yim Fong's will would received HK$ 250,000 for living expenses every month, from which he would only receive HK$ 20,000. He stated that he definitely would not be grateful. Mui Kai Ming denied that he had a mistress, but boldly declared that he had a "girlfriend". Mui Kai Ming yesterday held a press conference on the streets of North Point, with almost 30 members of the media covering the event. Due to the severity of the pandemic and the social distancing order, the police came to get an understanding and left. In a mask Mui Kai Ming carried a big stack of document. During the interview he coughed many times, but he claimed that he already had three shots of vaccine and had a rapid test. Mui Kai Ming mentioned the trigger of "being disowned". "One was the film company's copyright and trademark problem. In 04 I already registered the (Mui Yim Fong) trademark. Under certain condition, did Mama take money from someone? I don't know, at first she was the one who told me to file. Only then did I make this move. After I did you said to cancel it. It's not like you eat when you want to eat, when you don't want to you throw it back out. This is where the problem lies and the trigger to disown me. She was afraid of legal problems. If she hasn't accepted any benefit she wouldn't need to be scared. Actually the lawsuit is in my name, has nothing to do with her. She has no legal responsibility. (Do you suspect that Mama accepted some benefit?) That's right, I have asked her and she said no. She also didn't answer why she wouldn't sue. (Are you upset that Mama backed off in the last second?) You can say that, but you can't blame the elderly. She is almost blind and deaf, maybe someone is using her as a pawn." Mui Kai Ming insisted on suing the film company. "If the film company intended on handling it, it should've notified me and definitely needed to negotiate with me. If the compensation would just be 1 dollar it would be fine, it has to come out and answer to the public. This is my principle." Currently in financial trouble how would he pay the legal cost? He said, "This is another problem, those without money have their way to sue. Does everyone without money die with grievance, doesn't the law have to be fair?" He showed a lot of documents to the media and revealed that he had another lawsuit on hand in pursuit of several hundred thousand in rent. He only asked Mother Mui to lend him money due to financial problems from being owed money. She was unwilling, so he owed HK$ 100,000 in debt, which was also limited. Would he negotiate with Mother Mui again? He said, "No matter what, you want to let her loose. She is 98, soon to be 100. However I would die sooner than her. The past half a year has been very tough. I am only half alive. Last night I vomited blood." Mui Kai Ming denied that his mother was hospitalized from him upsetting her. "At the hospital she still stayed in over a thousand square foot suite. She is just hiding. When I called her she didn't pick up. The elderly can be very easily swayed. (Why didn't you listen to Ma and give up the lawsuit?) Of course I didn't, a person has to be straight. There is no reason for me to follow you if you are walking crooked. If anything it's reason over family, different from Ma giving birth to me. (She has helped you for many years!) She has, but I have arms and legs too. I am not grateful, I don't have to be at all." Actually daughter Ah Mui's inheritance supporting Mama was very reasonable, but she did not have the responsibility of supporting her brother too. In the past Mother Mui has always supported Mui Kai Ming, whether she had to of course it would depend on who you would ask. Mui Kai Ming said, "Do you know how much she gets a month? Every month she gets HK$ 250,000, I only get HK$ 20,000. It's not a problem of the amount. I don't really want to talk about the situation now, it was so long ago. (Ma says you were greedy?) If I was I would have long ago, every month I only went after that HK$ 20,000? She even said that she supported my entire family, do you think I really am handicapped? I have always been working freelance, in construction, renovation, kitchen. (Are you spending a lot?) What can I do with HK$ 20,000. I have to support my child, raise my son. (Your wife says you rarely see your son?) I have to make a living, how else would I be able to raise him." When asked whether he was spending more from he was keeping a mistress, he immediately said, "Everyone is too sensitive about keeping a mistress, it's not like that at all. Right now people are helping me, I don't need to spend. I am not giving people more, I am not keeping anyone. How can I? She is my girlfriend." When asked whether meeting a girlfriend behind his wife's back was appropriate, he said without any guilt. "Everyone has a girlfriend, my wife and I haven't gotten a divorce. I have a girlfriend, even if my wife wants a divorce I would be fine. (Would this path affect the child?) Absolutely no problem." Mui Kai Ming coughed many times. Was he sick? He said, "I want to die, the reason would be to prove to Ma that I didn't do anything wrong. (Would you like to repair the relationship?) It doesn't matter, who wouldn't. It's not like she has a mountain of gold for me to scheme for." She also said that Mother Mui has already cut off his HK$ 20,000 living expense. * (2022/02/15) Stepping into the third year, the novel coronavirus pandemic has not shown any sign of subsiding but also has deteriorated. With the recent fifth wave of the pandemic, the Special Administrative Region government in January further tightened its pandemic prevention measures. All cinemas must close again, which was already the second year in a row the pandemic caused the cinemas the Lunar New Year golden slot. Under the pandemic, the 2021 Hong Kong total box office revenue was HK$ 1.2 billion, a 37% decline from HK$ 1.92 billion in 2019. The Federation of Hong Kong Film Workers spokesperson and former president Tin Kai Man was admittedly concerned. "Film around the world wouldn't disappear due to the pandemic, but I would be more worried about the Hong Kong film industry development......" Tin Kai Man said that with the uncertainty in when the pandemic prevention measures would continue to, currently many films have postponed their productions. Many filmmkers have been lost, some have already changed industries. Cinema ceasing operation and even closing would severely impact Hong Kong film development. Hong Kong film's overall influence would not be as great as before. "Cultivating a professional filmmaker can't be done overnight. The loss of talent would certainly damage the film industry." He said that although the pandemic has not ended, the industry has paid a lot of attention on the personnel problem. Thus it would often provide training classes to ensure the industry would have enough workers and to prepare for the way out for the Hong Kong film industry after the pandemic. Tin Kai Man felt that for the short term, the Hong Kong film industry needs assistance plans in different areas. For the long term it would need to consider expanding the market. Due to the pandemic, film production would have difficulty with relying on the Southeast Asian market again. * (2022/02/13) Last year due to the pandemic, the Hong Kong Film Awards board of directors decided to postpone the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards to this year, but in recent months as the pandemic conditions worsened the Hong Kong Film Awards has been meeting in response. As for the February 16th press conference, guests would include the Hong Kong Film Awards president Derek Yee Tung Sing as well as former Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai. They would announce the nominees in the 19 categories. The award presentation would take place at the Cultural Center on April 17th. Due to limited seating an expansion of the event would be difficult. However it would still work toward a physical award show. For now no delay would be considered due to the enormous number of eligible films. * (2022/02/12) The Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild's secretary general Candy Yu On On yesterday announced online that under the pandemic, the PAG and many charity organization would organize a fund raising activity "Running with the Stars Happy Run 2022" online charity run. The application process would officially begin on February 27th. Yu On On said, "Does everyone still remember the 2003 1:99 Concert? Each time under a pandemic, the Hong Kong Performance Artist Guild would call on everyone to fund raise for those affected! This year the Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild president Mr. (Louis) Koo Tin Lok with the 'Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild Charity Co. Ltd>' would organize this 'Running with the Stars Happy Run 2022' and called upon charity ambassadors to participte. They would not only design the medals but also a series of star class memorabilia, to again connect the hearts of Hong Kong and get over the crisis together with practical action!" Charity ambassadors would include Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Hins Cheung King Hin, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, JW and others. Yu On On also pointed out, the "Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild Charity Co. Ltd" aside from helping show business friends in need would also be concerned with various problems in the community and lend a helping hand when apprpoprite. In the past it has participtedin blood donation drive, visiting seniors who live alone, senior activity centers and kindergartens. It would also distribute material to the homeless on the streets and hope to spread love to every level of the community. Yu On On said that this time through the power of various stars, she hoped that everyone's kindness would be triggered to "pass on Happy, all city Run" together. * (2022/02/09) The 40th Hong Kong Film Awards due to the pandemic announced its suspension in 2020. The Hong Kong Film Awards Association decided to postponed the event until 2021, any 2020 and 2021 film releases that have met the Hong Kong Film Award qualifications would compete together for the first time this year. As the fifth pandemic wave cases rose to very severe levels, the government yesterday announced further tightening of pandemic prevention measures until the 24th. The Hong Kong Film Awards president Derek Yee Tung Sing would announced the nominations as scheduled on February 16th. Since the awards would be difficult to postpone again, yesterday the board of directors met to discuss responses. The 28th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Awards presentation that would take place in March would also be affected, a spokesperson revealed that it would very likely take place online. The Hong Kong Film Awards president Yee Tung Sing yesterday revealed that the board of directors met to discuss details and responses and decided to announce the nominations as scheduled on February 16th. ViuTV, which would broadcast the award show live, would make a venue available for the Hong Kong Film Award Association to hold the press conference. As for the April 17th award show, currently it would still take place the Cultural Center in Tsim Sha Tsui. However the event would continue to pay close attention to the government social distancing measures. He said, "The earlier seating restriction was an empty seat for every six. Due to the restriction on the number of people permitted, nominees would come first. However the government has been updating the rules, now only those who have been vaccinated would be admitted. This year's scale definitely would not be as grand as in the past." Siu Bo said that this year's situation has been even more complicated than last year's; because of the decision to suspend the event they did not need any planning. Now since they decided to go ahead they would have to begin preparing and raise the large amount of the funding that it would require. Any change would lead to severe damages. He said, "Last year the 40th award show was postponed a year. Actually it could not be postponed for another year. If we would go two years without it, keep pushing back is not the answer and not healthy either. This year would have around 70 films in competition between the two years. I hope it would happen." Due to the pandemic, cinemas have been "closed" for months over the past two years. However many films were still released. Critical and commercial hits included RAGING FIRE (NO FOR), DRIFTING (JOOK SHUI PIU LAU), TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN), SHOCK WAVE 2 (CHAK DAN JUEN GA 2), ANITA, ZERO TO HERO (MAMA DIK SUN KEI SIU JI), LIMBO (JI CHI) and SHOWBIZ SPY (GA MO NUI TUEN). Playing Anita Mui Yim Fong in ANITA, Louise Wong Dan Nei would have hope for "double nominations" for Best Actress and Best New Performer; MIRROR member Anson Lo Hon Ting with SHOWBIZ SPY and ZERO TO HERO's Fung Ho Yeung and Leung Chung Hang would also be the Best New Performer favorites. In addition, the 28th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Awards presentation would take place in March. Spokesperson Ng Siu Nam said that currently they were not confident that the presentation would take place, because even if they wanted they would have no venue. Thus it would very likely take place online. The awards would be presented to the winners and their acceptance speech would be recorded. * (2022/02/07) MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On with the Hong Kong version OSSAN'S LOVE rose with his exaggerated and hilarious performance and has been called the "new generation comedian". He caught producer and actress Sandra Ng Kwan Yu's eyes as she asked him to participate in the Lunar New Year film CHILLI LAUGHT STORY (HOP GA LAT) and play Ronald Cheng Chung Kei and Gigi Leung Wing Kei's son. As for being called the "new generation comedian", Edan went "wow" and said that he did not deserve the title. He felt that at most he was just as "little comedy star". "Don't say that, this title is too much. I absolutely can't live up to it. I hope in the future I would be able to, but it is still so far away. Now I can't even say I know how to act, how can I be called a 'comedian'. Comedy actually is even harder to grasp. I have a sense for comedy and pace, but I am not great at it. I am still studying." Edan felt that a successful comedian would make people laugh as soon as he opened his mouth, his jokes and topics would have to tightly follow trends and the general public would be able to relate to them. "Why do so many people say comedy is hard? Because everyone's definition of funny is different. Even in different eras everyone's sense of humor and definition of funny would change. Some movies that people felt were very funny might not be funny anymore when watching them now." A fan of comedy since childhood, Edan was a fan of Stephen Chow Sing Chi and Ronald Cheng Chung Kei and saw them a role models and targets. Being able to work with Cheng Chung Kei this time, he was pleasantly surprised. Constantly appearing in comedies, Edan was not worried about being typecast and affecting his MIRROR's singer image. He said, "I like to be funny and work on variety programs. Being able to bring joy to the audience isn't a bad thing, so I never think about it too much." He revealed that his character in OSSAN'S LOVE might be too extreme. He would not be funny in his upcoming movies GOR SI GOR JIK and series i.SWIM. Even in the Lunar New Year film CHILLI LAUGH STORY he was not as crays as he was in OSSAN'S. He said, "After watching all those, no one would be typecasting me so easily. Instead they would feel Edan has a lot of potential, not just in comedy." He described himself as a chameleon. He could be funny, but he could be serious and integral. He looked forward to even more different challenges in the future. As for idol baggage, Edan said that he absolutely did not have any. He felt that in music he already had a lot of burdens, his position has not been too idol so he did not need to think about this type of baggage in other areas. However he said that he had a bottom line, if he had to be fully nude he would not agree right away. Edan said, "My journey can't be just one thing, not because I feel I am talented in both acting and singing; if I am great at one thing I can just do that, the problem is I am not good enough. So I have to work on both." CHILLI LAUGH STORY would be Coba Cheng Chun Hin's film directing debut. He felt that the hardest part about directing was on the set decisions. "As soon as I yell cut, everyone would stare at me and listen to whether I say good or not. Would we need another take? If we do, then I would have to explain why we would and anything that was lacking. Fortunately producer Ng Kwan Yu gave me a lot of confidence. On the first two days I really was hesitant, after yelling cut I didn't dare to express my opinion; gradually they helped me a lot. They gave me a lot of room to create. Each of the 4 actors have their own uniqueness and comedic rhythm, as they were able to interpret the funny spots I wrote." CHILLI LAUGH STORY used Cheng Chun Hei's story not being able to see a way out during the pandemic and making chili sauce for the market as blue print. He said, "Ng Kwan Yu was very interested in my story, she asked to meet me and hear the story again. At the time (Peter) Chan Ho Sun and (Matthew) Chow Hoi Kwong were on hand as well; after listening, Chan Ho Sun asked me to direct as well. My mind went blank for 45 minutes, but they gave me a lot of confidence. So I mustered up the courage and gave it a try. For me this year has been an accelerated class. From creating to wrapping up production, I would give myself 70 points. My shortcoming is with some things I didn't handle them mature enough." * (2022/02/07) The Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Edan Lui Cheuk On and Sandra Ng Kwan Yu starred Year of the Tiger family comedy CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT) has been itching in preparation to meet the audience and shared all the flavors under the pandemic. Although currently cinemas still had no idea when they would open up again, CHILLI LAUGH STORY's team still promoted hard. Yesterday the film released its theme song music video, which Gigi, Edan and Ng Kwan Yu sang together. The four leads' cartoon images appeared in the music video. The amateur illustrator Yo!'s Playground drawings of the four leads were exactly like the characters in the film: the scruffy Chung Kei with newspaper in hand, Gigi in an apron and with a chili pepper in her hand, Edan in a smart track suit and crocs and Aunt Kwan Yu with a microphone in her hand as they made chili sauce together in a warm family scene. * (2022/02/05) Edan Lui Cheuk On and Coba Cheng Chun Hin are both film new comers, the formerly acted in his first movie, the later directed his first. Two new comers for their first time in the film industry already worked with Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei and Gigi Leung Wing Kei on the new film CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT). They both said that the three were very professional and friendly, and they learned a lot from them. Edan even boldly stated that he was still able to follow and trigger even more comedy from the elders' improvisation. The new film CHILLI LAUGH STORY's director Cheng Chung Hin and actor Lui Cheuk On earlier promoted their film. The film was based on Coba's own story. During the pandemic he was working from home, between the family's friction and cooperation they invented a welcome chilli sauce. Coba said that since he was able to turn his own story into a movie, he would like to thank Ng Kwan Yu the most. "By chance I met Kwan Yu. At the time she asked about my job. I said that under the pandemic I sold chilli sauce, I started to tell her my story and my relationship with my parents. After listening she thought it was interesting and suggested for me to turn my story into a movie. First she told me to write a script, then she asked me to direct. This time for me was an enormous challenge. Although I have directed commercials, they only lasted 10 minutes at most. This time would be a 90 minute movie. When I started to explore it was very hard, especially when this was a comedy. The story had to progress and still had funny elements. The most important was to getting it past Kwan Yu." As for Edan although he had music video, television series and variety show host experience, he still felt worried and stressed from his first time on the silver screen. He said, "Of course I was excited about making my first movie; but because my role wasn't minor, if I didn't perform well everyone would feel I perform very poorly. From the non no one would ask me to make a movie. In addition I lack experience, before the shoot I was a little worried. Luckily Coba is young as well. Our frequencies are very close. If I faced a mature and respected director I might be scared, but we were like friends. If I had any question I would directly ask him. If he felt I didn't perform well enough I would direct tell him too. We had a lot of exchanges, I can say we were on the same boat." Since all the young people were on the same boat, were they able to until against the 3 elders? They said, "Not against, but uniting to finish this thing together!" CHILLI would talk about family friction during the pandemic. Edan said that due to the work format he was very rarely at home, so he had less friction with his family. He said, "What makes me relate to this film is everyone's parents nag, but their nagging has love inside. Like that type of nagging between the director's parents, inside is flirting, a way to communicate and get long with each other. After the shoot I even felt that my family is great nd I have to properly love them more. (Do you no longer mind your parents' nagging?) I still would mind the nagging, haha! Only now I would understand more their intention." As for his plans in the new year, Edan hoped to continue to develop in multiple areas. Coba wanted to work with Edan again, stating that he already conceived a "Romantic Melodrama Chunibyo Syndrome" Korean drama style film. However because Edan had difficulty with crying, he would not write crying scenes for him. He said that the "dog blood (melodramatic) Korean drama" could be very funny too. In addition, as the fifth wave of the pandemic raged on, three Lunar New Year films that were originally scheduled for Lunar New Year's Day release had to be postponed due to pandemic prevention measures being tightened. However their casts still promoted hard. CHILLI LAUGH STORY was no exception, for days it kept promoting online, raising awareness in hopes of cinemas to open as soon s possible. The CHILLI LAUGH STORY team originally planned a tramway parade event on the Lunar 6th from Sheung Wan to Causeway Bay and wish everyone a Happy New Year on the way. Yet due to the rising pandemic the team considered public and participants' safety, the tramway promotional event could only be postponed. * (2022/02/04) Ivana Wong Yuen Chi and Peter Chan Charm Man in the new film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) played a couple who has been dating for years. Among their co-stars were Dayo Wong Tze Wa and Louis Cheung Kai Chung. Being able to work with Wong Tze Wa, both were very excited. They praised Tze Wa for being full of presence, on the first day of work he already set the tone for the entire production. Wong Yuen Chi said, "If Tze Wa wants people to be afraid, our entire production would have watched our every step. Thus from the beginning he released the feeling of 'everyone is welcomed to play', then everyone relaxed, would become carefree and improvise, and release everything." Were they able to follow Tze Wa's improvisation? Chan Charm Man said that they probably were. Even if they were not, Tze Wa would save them. He also said that in comparison to Wong Yuen Chi, Cheung Kai Chung, Stephy Tang Lai Yan and others, he did not have much acting experience. Thus when he started he felt very nervous. Actually the Performing Arts Academy graduate was full of stage experience. No wonder Wong Yuen Chi joked that he was being too humble. Chan Charm Man replied, "When you started I was still at school, my experience wouldn't be as rich as yours. So I am a little afraid. However fear is a type of motivation, the best was that everyone were very willing to play together and setting off a lot of spark." Wong Yuen Chi in the film was a kitchen goddess. Because her family operated a catering business, she was raised to inherit the family business as well as her Mama and Grandma's tough personality -- feeling that cooking a good meal was her duty. She said that in real life it would not be difficult for her to cook a meal, but whether it would be delicious or not to each its own. She also said that she was not a "no rice" housewife, occasionally she would cook. "I wouldn't always cook, my husband hasn't asked for that. However if I haven't cooked for while I would feel a little guilty. I would be alert myself. After too many days of take out it would be time to do something. However I would just cook one dish nd rice. This has become something that I like to do recently. I feel instead of cooking several dishes that some would be cooked well and some not, I might as well put all my effort into making one good dish then finishing it." Chan Charm Man said that girls who knew how to cook would absolutely get more points. His wife is also a great cook. * (2022/02/03) The Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Gigi Leung Wing Kei and Edan Lui Cheuk On starred Lunar New Year film CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT) has yet to have the chance to be released, the stars still took the opportunity to pay a Lunar New Year visit to everyone. They even held a live stream with everyone on Lunar New Year's Day. Kwan Yu turned into Lady Heavenly Queen and answered every prayer, first she tossed the holy cup for everyone then she gave a lai see over the screen. ERROR member Dee asked if he would able to release a solo record. Kwan Yu tossed the holy cup for him and it turned faced up, conceivably his wish would be able to come true this year. However when everyone asked about the pandemic, she stated that tossing the holy cup for everyone would be very stressful. Edan in the live stream said that he would spend the Lunar New Year playing mahjong with the family and make some New Year riches. The star even said that they would promote on the Lunar 6th with a tramway ride. Both CHILLI LAUGH STORY and the Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Louis Cheung Kai Chi and Ivana Wong Yuen Chi starred Lunar New Year film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) were scheduled for a Lunar New Year's Day (February 1st) release, the casts would have visited various cinemas to pay Lunar New Year visits to the audience. However as the government tightened the pandemic prevention measures cinemas would be closed until the 17th. Recently as the Omicron variant further spread, many cases of unknown origins appeared. Whether cinemas would be able to open again on the 17th no one knows. However film companies have continued to promote. Reportedly after the Lunar New Year holiday would end, the two films' casts would promote in different ways. Although the pandemic progress remained uncertain, film companies still have no plan to postpone Lunar New Year films to other slots for release and pull them for the Lunar New Year next year. They still insisted on opening as soon as cinemas would open up again. Ronald Cheng Chung Kei joked on social media that while everyone would be waiting to see CHILLI LAUGH STORY, they would watch the 2007 Lunar New Year film he wrote, directed and starred in, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (SUM SEUNG SI SING). * (2022/01/30) TVB and Radio Hong Kong's first co-organized Hong Kong Gold Song Awards 2021/2022 would take place on April 3rd at the KITEC. Some of the awards began accepting online votes starting at 2PM yesterday to 11:59PM on February 13th. They included the "Gold Song Award", "Chinese Song Award", "Male Singer Award", "Female Singer Award", "Band Award", "Male New Artist Award", "Female New Artist Award", "Best Series Song Award", "Best Duet", and "Global Chinese Ultimate Gold Song Award". Earlier Radio Hong Kong executives were rumored to have orally issued a ban on ten singers to DJs. They included Anthony Wong Yiu Ming, Denise Ho Wan Si, RubberBand, C AllStar, Tat Ming, Dear Jane, Charmaine Fong Ho Man, Serrini, Kay Tse On Kay and Alfred Hui Ting Hung. On the Hong Kong Gold Song Awards online ballot, Hui Ting Hung, Tse On Kay, Serrini, C AllStars and its 4 members were competing for Male, Female Singer Award and Gold Song Award. In the past Radio Hong Kong's Top Ten Chinese Gold Song would merge Group and Band into the category and present gold, silver and bronze prizes. Now with TVB, only "Band Award" survived, and the banned RubberBand, Dear Jane were nominated as were their songs. Although the popular boy band MIRROR would not be competing for "Band Award", their group and members' solo songs were all competing for "Gold Song Award"; its 12 members, along with 4 members of ERROR would compete with elders Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Eason Chan Yik Shun, Hacken Lee Hak Kun and Hins Cheung King Hin for "Male singer Award". Edan Lui Cheuk On, MC Cheung Tin Fu, Error's Fat Boy, 193, P1X3L members and Peter Tsang Bei Tat would compete for "Male New Artist Award" * (2022/01/30) Former Golden Horse Award Best Actress Loletta Lee Lai Chun received good news at the end of the Year of the Ox, as she and Francis Ng Chun Yu won Best Actress and Best Actor respectively at the Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival. Chun Mui was very happy about receiving the award. Her daughter Hui Yi Yung was also happy for her mother as she even grabbed her hands and praised her, which reminded Chun Mui of the warm interaction with her daughter when she was little. Lee Lai Chun earlier at the 12th Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival with the film DRIFTING (JOOK SHUI PIU LAU) won Best Actress, and her co-star Ng Chun Yu also won Best Actor. Director Jun Li Chun Shek won Best Director. Chun Mui was very excited about this award. "When I got the news of course I was happy. This film has brought me opportunities to participate in several international film festivals. To receive the recognition from the jury in Australia, and win with director Li Chun Shek and Chun Yu, I am really very happy!" However, the most touching was the praises from her daughter Hui Yi Yung. Chun Mui said, "She suddenly grabbed my hand and told me 'good girl', just like how I coaxed her when she was little! At that moment as a Mama I really got emotional." Speaking of the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards, many online saw her and Ng Chun Yu as favorites for nominations. She said, "Nothing has been announced yet, maybe I won't even get a nomination! I don't have any confidence at all, maybe because I came up empty at several film festivals earlier. Instead I would pick Ng Chun Yu. This time he was able to achieve a balance inside and out, the character felt very solid. He no longer use 'acting' methods to show the audience, he wanted you to feel it. When I rehearsed with him I already felt that he scored 100 this time, so I would vote for him!" * (2022/01/30) The Sil-Metropole Organization, Emperor Motion Pictures, Media Asia Films and One Cool Film Production release, Sil-Metropole Organization produced film YUT YEUNG DIK TIN HUNG (THE SAME SKY) would have veteran filmmaker John Chong Ching as its producer, 4 new directors Daniel Chan Yee Heng, Tim Poon Chi Yin, Hau Chor Fung and Yip Ching Hang as its directors. The film would be the story of 4 young people's growth from 1997 to now. The film gathered over 30 actors, earlier they participated in the film production start worship ceremony and prayed for a smooth production. Actors Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Chu Pak Him, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Shek Sau, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Alex Lam Tak Shun, Philip Keung Ho Man, Hubert Wu Hung Kwan, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Jacquelin Chong Si Man and others appeared. They were all happy to be able to take part in this meaningful movie that would be full of positive energy. The film estimated to finish production in mid February and open this summer. Among the 4 new directors Hau Chor Fung, Yip Ching Hang and actor Bobular Wong Sing Yui were all "Beautiful Hong Kong" short film production project winners and participants. Everyone hoped through this film to pass on the art as well as enabling Hong Kong young people to shoot Hong Kong stories from different angles. Chu Kam Yin would connect the story of 4 young people's growth from the 90s to now, from helping hidden young artists with finding their self confidence, to resolving father and son conflicts through creating, then enabling busking and Cantonese Opera's merger for the ages and encouraging kid of South Asian heritage to chase their lion dance dream. Together tens of thousands of foot prints would be connected together. * (2022/01/29) The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) and Kevin Cheng Ka Wing starred film G STORM (G FUNG BO) is currently in release in the Mainland. Its box office has already broken th 600 million RMB mark. Connecting the five film series, Goo Jai with this film officially became the Mainland's first 100 million yuan box office Hong Kong actor. The anti corruption series of films over 7 years became a quintet, the first four films Z STORM made 95.17 million, S STORM made 208 million, L STORM made 442 million and P STORM made 799 million. With G STORM's 600 million, Goo Jai in the hundred million box office performance took up 1/5. As for Goo Jai's performance, buddy Julian Cheung Chi Lam said, "Goo Jai is the actor I have worked with the most, personally witnessing how uneasy his journy has been." Suen Huen said, "We have worked together many times, he not only is a good partner but also has taught me a lot of things." Cheng Ka Wing also said, "Goo Jai's persistence all along finally pays over!" * (2022/01/29) Veteran voice actor and actor Lo Hung two nights ago passed away from illness at age 74. Lo Hung in 1975 began working at a radio station, later he worked as a voice actor and guest starred in many films. The most memorable ones included HAIL THE JUDGE (GAU BUN JI MA GUOON)'s Master Seung Shu and OUT OF THE DARK (WUI WON YEH)'s security guard Captain Lo. Lo Hung's final public appearance in May last year, when he presented the "master voice performance" award on TVB's DUB OF WAR program. TVB's Chief Creative Officer Wong Cho Nam saw Lo Hung as a mentor and benefactor. He said, "In my memory, Uncle Lo Hung appeared when I was 17 and at Form 5. Learning voice acting with a master like Lo Hung was the greatest fortune in my life. Master discovered my ability, recommended me to work on radio play on Radio Hong Kong, then I had the chance to work on children's program on radio and build the foundation for future children's programs. Uncle Lo Hung was my first benefactor from school to work. Master was righteous and kind, taught the younger generation by example, both respected and talented in the voice acting field and had students all around the world. In recent years Uncle Lo Hung due to health reasons reduced his workload, but he still constantly organized charity events, cared about fellow patients and seniors. Uncle Lo Hung silently toiled with memorable performances. When I planned DUB OF WAR early on I hoped through this chance to salute Master and honor Master's contribution in show business. I was very grateful to present this honor to him as his disciple while he was still around. Today, I still have not been able to accept Master's passing, here I could only say to Master, 'Dear Uncle Lo Hung, I am very honored and grateful for you to create my everything with heart and love. Your beauty would long endure in the bottom of my heart, without a scratch, may Master rest in peace and condolences to his family.'" Lo Hung in the 1970s joined Commercial Radio and participated in radio play performance. He was an actor at CTV, later joined the film voice actor scene. Between the 1980s to the 1990s he provided his voice to make Hong Kong films, dubbing for actors like Kent Cheng Juk Si, Wong Ching, Charlie Cho, Shing Fui On, Lau Nam Kwong, Ho Ka Kui, Cho Tat Wa, Wong Bing Yiu and Wu Ma. Playing the security guard "Lo Sir" in Stephen Chow Sing Chi's OUT OF THE DARK, his line "Your Mom hides here to eat chicken leg" was classic. Although Lo Hung in the film was only a support player, his mischievous performance left a deep impression with viewers. He said in interviews that he provided his voice the most for Shing Fui On, Charlie Cho and Ho Ka Kui's characters. He said that their voices did not have anything special, so he would change his voice for the story to bring him into the roles. In recent years Lo Hung participated in stage performance and volunteer work. Due to diabetes he lost 50 pounds and could no longer work laborious jobs. Lo Hung in May last year received TVB's DUB OF WAR "Master Voice Acting" award. At the time he said in over 40 years in the business, he learned that people still noticed their voice work and they have not been neglected. He said when he first entered the recording studio there was no position, lines were like "Sir, what would you like to drink?" until in a film some foreigners had to speak Cantonese. When he was in secondary school many foreign priests did not speak Cantonese fluently, he mischievously impersonated their tone and thus caught people's attention. For awhile when foreigners spoke Cantonese in Hong Kong films he provided their voices. He encouraged those who would like to become voice actors or those who felt that they have not been noticed to not give up. "Everyone can hear how bad my voice is, otherwise how I could provide the voice of Shing Fui On? Actually whether the voice sounds good or not it is unimportant, as long as you put your heart into work, are willing to work, never giving up, once day you would succeed." Tin Kai Man has known Lo Hung for several decades. Tin Gai said, "Lo Hung in recent years has been in poor health, with over a decade of kidney illness. Because he required dialysis daily, he was very tired afterward. Thus lately I have not visited him in person. I didn't want to disturb him." Tin Gai said that when he learned voice acting, he often had exchanges with Lo Hung in the recording studio and learned a lot. Later they worked together on many films, which brought back a lot of memories for him. As for Lo Hung's funeral, Tin Gai said, "He had many disciples in voice acting. Everyone would need to coordinate. If required I could help out at anytime." * (2022/01/28) The Raymond Lam Fung, Louis Koo Tin Lok starred new film NEW KUNG FU CULT MASTER (YI TIN TOH LUNG GEI) from preparation to production has strictly prohibited news of the films from leaking out. Recently the film unveiled its mystery layer by layer, but a lot of the news have been rather surprising. Aside from the film turning from one into two, lately it even announced that in the Mainland it would only be released online as it would give up cinema circuit market. The 300 million yuan RMB big production could be seen for 5 bucks RMB! Despite all the efforts, the film in the end would be unable to appear on the Mainland big screens! The film KUNG FU CULT MASTER earlier announced that it would be split into two films and target a Lunar New Year release. Earlier release dates were announced, the former on January 31st and the latter on February 3rd. Although the dates are really the Lunar New Year slot, they are not for the Mainland cinema circuit release; they are for online release! The film from preparation to production took over 3 years and 300 million yuan RMB in investment. Aside from the leads, a lot of effort was put into other character choices; the "Strongest in the Universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan guest starring as "Cheung Sam Fung", Alex Fong Chung Shun as "Yeung Siu", Raymond Wong Ho Yin as "Wai Yat Siu" and others, all are good actors. Lam Fung in order to play "Cheung Mo Gei" well gave his all, as he personally performed over 90% of the fight scenes. He was bruised all over but never complained. However now the film has decided to be released online and giving up the Mainland cinema market. The online platform would also welcome new members with further discounts, anyone can watch for as cheap 5 yuan RMB. Even so, the actors all supported the film company's decision with action. Yen Chi Tan and Lam Fung both cheered on the new film on social media posts. Playing Cheung Mo Gei's mother Yan So So, Rebecca Zhu even called back the 1993 Jet Li (Lee Lin Kit) starred KUNG FU CULT MASTER and posted, "After waiting for 29 years are you ready?" As for giving up the Mainland theatrical release for online broadcast, director Wong Jing did not feel any regret. He cited the Lunar New Year cinema promotion and distribution costs would reach 200 million yuan RMB. "I am not even talking about the top ones, just the intermediate film's marketing and distribution costs. We will now release the film on the Mainland's 4 major internet platforms, the audience range would be even wider. (Lam Fung risked his life for the fight scenes?) That's right! When he was in Hengdian he even had to see our on set doctor for acupuncture. That medical practitioner really is highly skilled, he even asked her parents to come to work as well! (When he found out about the online release, how did he react?) No problem." Speaking of guest star Yen Chi Tan, the director pointed out that "Cheung Sam Fung" was very suitable for Chi Tan to play. He said, "His Mama is a Tai Chi master, so this character aside from Chi Tan or Lee Nin Kit, I couldn't think of anyone who may be suitable." Wong Jing pointed out that many artists have treated him very well. Aside from Chi Tan, Chow Yun Fat was another. Many viewers would like to see Chow Yun Fat perform again. He said, "He is very demanding in terms of screenplay. I am negotiating with him on a new film, an action film, a hero film subject. I hope it would happen this year." In addition, NEW's two female leads, "Chow Chi Yeuk" Sabrina Qiu and "Siu Chiu" Yun Qianqian, have been criticized online for their "internet model appearance". Wong Jing on social media found two female stars he has worked with countless times, Chingmy Yau Suk Ching and Shu Qi, as examples and "convoy" for the two Mainland stars. He pointed out that when Yau Suk Ching started she was accused of having a "fake chin". When Shu Qi started she was called E.T. due to her dark tan. Later both strs became eye opening goddesses. He called people who were "condemning" on Sabrina Qiu and Yun Qianqian "trolls". * (2022/01/27) The Sandra Ng Kwan Yu produced and starred Lunar New Year film CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT) would brought of a realistic family in Hong Kong under the pandemic in a funny manner. She asked her friends Ronald Cheng Chung Kei and Gigi Leung Wing Kei as well as film industry rising star Edan Lui Cheuk On to join her. In the film Gigi and Edan played mother and son. Suddenly becoming a mother of a 20 something son, she said, "Kwan Yu was afraid that I wouldn't be able to get past that, so she personally presented the script to me so I couldn't turn her down. If Kwan Yu didn't mention it I wouldn't even have thought about it, actually after doing the math I could." Kwan Yu pointed out that she has never seen an actor agree so fast and she admired Gigi's natural beauty. Gigi this time played a mother and the head of the family. With a wasted husband, the couple constantly argued. In real life they have been very tender with their other halves. Gigi said, "I am very gentle with my husband, not to mention that I don't know how to argue in Spanish." Kwan Yu revealed that Ronald was afraid of his wife Sammie Yu Sze Man. Ronald joked, "I am loaded, after having the children I focus on taking care of the family." Kwan Yu was the real life head of the household. She joked, "Since she was little I have asked my daughter, at home who is the boss? she would point to me and say you. I don't need to be the head of the family, but some stuff naturally would need a decision. Each person has different ways of thinking, different values, a lot of things would need to be decided so I took this spot -- because I am Mama." In the film Kwan Yu played an easy going aunt, with her share of testing and quarantine camp scenes. Several elders had nothing but praise for their first time co-star, who was so involved that they were like a family. Gigi said, "Edan would scream Mommy from faraway, which was very sweet! I think all Mommies in Hong Kong want Edan to call them Mommy. The fans said that they really want to be his mommy." The team was the most anxious about Edan's crying scene. Kwan Yu felt that among the MIRROR 12, Edan was the sensible -- an advantage for being an actor as he should completely lose himself. She even revealed, "During the audition he wanted to turn it down because of the crying scene. He was afraid that he would cry poorly and have a lot of stress. In the end he was successful, definitely stronger than the other 11. We transferred all of our abilities to him." She even praised Edan as sincere, self confident and humble. Kwan Yu revealed that her daughter has started to like acting, dancing and singing. She deliberately arranged for her to guest star in an one second shot as a receptionist, and gave her HK$ 100 lai see. She understood that due to her family influence, she would not prohibit her daughter from going into the business. However she would require her to work wholeheartedly to understand the hardship. Gigi said that her daughter did not know what chasing star was, she only knew that Mother was a singer. Cheng Chung Kei's children would not chase stars. His daughter inherited his love for singing, while his younger son inherited his humor gene. He said, "My son really likes dinosaur, he says that when he grows up he wants to be a dinosaur. I tell him to work hard at it, I definitely would support him. One day on a school field trip, the teacher heard my son tell his classmates, 'I like Maggie'. The classmates said that the class doesn't have any Maggie. He said Maggie is sauce (Maggi), Maggie is very good. He even said he would introduce Maggie to them, you should try!" Gigi remembered 10 years go while working on the film MARRYING MR. PERFECT in Beijing, work was stopped for several days because lead Ronald had to rush back to Hong Kong for the birth of his daughter. Ronald said, "In the end I didn't make it. The flight was delayed. When I got off the plane I got my daughter's photo. The nurse said that my daughter was the tiniest, but cried the loudest." Ronald said that he felt that he needed to apologize to Gigi. Before her wedding he recommended street skewers to her, which led to food poisoning for a whole week for her. Gigi told Ronald that now she would not let her daughter eat anything randomly. Ronald that he would not dare. They looked back at when they were promoting their records in Taiwan, they were guests on Ng Kwan Yu's variety show. This would be the first movie they were in together and they had a very pleasant time. * (2022/01/27) Singer MC Cheung Tin Fu, Louise Wong Dan Nei and Sheldon Lo Hau Yung yesterday attended a herbal company event. The company boss was recently linked to Ali Lee Kai Sum, but both Wong Dan Nei and Lo Hau Yung denied that they came to take her place. The organizer over a month ago already contacted them. As for her film ANITA's likelihood of being nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards, Wong Dan Nei thanked the audience for their support. She has already benefit from her first film, which opened up the door to performing arts for her. "I never say that I have to win an award. I would maintain a grateful and appreciative heart and leave everything to fate." Wong Dan Nei recently has had film offers as well. ANITA would be edited into a 5 episode television series that will stream online starting the Lunar 2nd. She would also look forward to this version and believe this would be a good activity under the pandemic. * (2022/01/27) The Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and Gigi Leung Wing Kei starred film will open during the Lunar New Year. Lately they have been frequently promoting. Kwan Yu mentioned that the casting had fierce discussions. Kwan Yu said, "Choosing a good comedic actor would make making a comedic film easier. First I am a card myself, I feel this script is very relatable. So I became both the actor and the producer." Kwan Yu also stated that she was forced onto the comedy route. "At the time I wasn't as pretty as the actors of the same period." Gigi said that making comedy required a sense of comedy. She said, "I feel I am half and half, sometimes I need others to motivate from the sideline. At first when I got into the business I had no burden, and made several comedy. However gradually I became a singer, maybe that idol baggage got bigger I would feel comedy was hard. Now I have less idol baggge, more relaxed, I feel it's easier!" The film took place during the pandemic. They stated that during the shoot they could relate. Kwan Yu said, "During the pandemic the most memorable was when my daughter forced me into a Staycation. I thought my home seemed to be prettier than the hotel, even cleaner. Each time I went on Staycation I would clean the bathroom hard. For two nights I was so tired, but my daughter was very happy." * (2022/01/26) Radio Hong Kong in July last year was discovered to rarely play MIRROR's songs. Since then Radio Hong Kong denied boycotting MIRROR and said that the station has always supported all singers. However, yesterday a facebook page revealed that Radio Hong Kong executives have orally issued a ten singer ban lists to its DJs. The list included Anthony Wong Yiu Ming, Denise Ho Wan Si, RubberBand, C AllStar, Tat Ming, Dear Jane, Charmaine Fong Ho Man, Serrini, Kay Tse On Kay and Alfred Hui Ting Hung. Radio Hong Kong's communication and programming standard committee responded, "Radio Hong Kong has always supported domestic Chinese pop music development. Program hosts would from a professional angle choose songs that coordinate with the program to air." A facebook page said that it received information that Radio Hong Kong executives gave an oral ban list of ten singers to its DJs. Aside from promoting nominated songs of its joint Hong Kong Gold Song Awards 2021/2022 in April with TVB, Anthony Wong Yiu Ming, Denise Ho Wan Si, RubberBand, C AllStar, Tat Ming, Dear Jane, Charmaine Fong Ho Man, Serrini, Kay Tse On Kay and Alfred Hui Ting Hung's songs have been banned. An anonymous letter from a Radio Hong Kong DJ expressed feeling helpless after receiving the related "ban list". "It certainly would affect programming, because some top singers' songs are classic songs and have no political connection. They are suitable for program content, but now they cannot be played. Just from listening to a song, the same song can have different meanings." Another Radio Hong Kong personnel said that the ban came from a certain Radio Hong Kong executive who was extremely powerful and a member of the "music planning committee". All songs in the Radio Hong Kong library would require his approval. Thus all songs that DJs would play would go through inspection. Program guest invitations would also require executive approval. Some of the guest lists have not been approved for over half a month, which upset many Radio Hong Kong DJs. On the ban list, RubberBand said that the news was only an internet rumor so they had no response. They would continue to focus on their music. Their January 7th to 9th concerts with the Hong Kong Festival Orchestra have been postponed due to the pandemic, but they would still focus on preparing for the performance and look forward to everyone enjoying the show. Pong Nan Yik Bong responded to the ban list on social media. "After not getting on the list I would have to evaluate myself." He also joked that he was waiting for the Golden Needle Award. * (2022/01/26) Emperor singer Gladys Li Ching Kwan just finished her film AS IT BURNS (BAK JAU YU FUN). She really admired Stephy Tang Lai Yan for her highly difficult character. She also wanted to have romantic scenes with Jasper Liu. "I am OK with Taiwan hunks, he is more active than I imagine and super playful, very cute!" She pointed out that her past character were all stubborn, impulsive or intellectual youth, in the future she would play intellectual roles. "My idol is Kwai Lun-Mei, I really want to try her route. I am starting to get old, youth and energetic can't be used for too long." Musically, she revealed that she was in turbo speed with her song writing and joked that the deadline was the best inspiration. * (2022/01/26) Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Peter Chan Charm Man and others two nights ago promoted their Lunar New Year film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) in Jordan. They wrote Lunar New Year banners together and wished for cinemas to open up again soon so Lunar New Year films would be able to be released. Tze Wa admitted that he was already used to the pandemic disturbing life, but he still had to live in the present. He even unveiled a new line "Even when lying flat, you have to stand up lying flat." Speaking of pandemic's continuing spread, would it mess up the original plan? Tze Wa lamented that the play has already postponed, and the Lunar New Year film's Lunar 4th release remained unknown. His work plan of course has been messed up, but he was already used to it. Over the past few years everyone's ability to adjust has become much higher. He said, "Now we have to live in the present. Something the director reminded me of, 'to take one step at a time'. However even with one step at a time, there is a difference between taking it prettily or not. Now my line is, although lying flat now, you still have to stand up lying flat -- flat while you are still toughing it out." Cheung Kai Chung said last year he had a Lunar New Year film release that was also delayed until the Lunar 7th due to the pandemic. Thus he said that he was experienced. Tze Wa joked, "Two years ago I had a Lunar New Year film that was released on the Lunar New Year's Day and closed on the Lunar 7th. Yours was released on the Lunar 7th last year. In other words this time our Lunar New Year probably won't open until the Lunar 14th. Haha!" Ah Chung hoped that cinemas would be able to open soon. Now they have more time, unable to pay Lunar New Year visits has become the norm. He said, "Without any film production during the New Year I would stay home and be with the children. Luckily in recent years I was able to be there for my daughter's growth. Now with online classes my nightmare is back again. I would have to go to class with her everyday online and look over her homework in the afternoon. My workload would greatly increase. Although I wouldn't have to go to work I would have to go to school, I would continue to go to K2." Tze Wa earlier appeared on Carol Cheng Yui Ling's radio program. They became a classic series couple due to the television series WAR OF THE GENDERS. 22 years later they reunited due to work. Sister Do asked Tze Wa why did he not invest this time and be the boss? Tze Wa said, "Last time I was the boss on THE GRAND GRANDMASTER (MUK DOI JUNG SI), which had over HK$ 30 million at the box office but cost a lot of money. I lost a lot and realized that being the boss was truly foolish. So this time I was better off as an actor." Tze Wa even joked that this script rivaled Shakespeare and did not need any editing. Tze Wa revealed that he would focus on his health on days without acting. Normlly he would see the doctor and exercise more. Sometimes at the doctor's office he even ran into Chow Yun Fat and thought it was incredible. Fat Gor enthusiastally taught him about running, and talked for ten minutes in the high traffic elevator lobby. Sister Do asked Tze Wa to tell Fat Gor the next time he would run into him, to invite Fat Gor to her program. Tze Wa said no problem, but he did not know when the next time would be. Two nights ago Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi and Lin Minchen promoted TABLE FOR SIX. Reporters followed Minchen's lead and called Tang Lai Yan "Sister Stephy". Stephy said, "It isn't too good for you guys to call me that, but when she does I feel very sweet and very loved." She praised Lin Minchen for working hard on her Cantonese. Minchen said that she spoke the most Cantonese in this film and learned a lot of Cantonese that she normally has not said. Earlier at the hotel she used English pinyin to practice. Would the film release postponement mess up her plan to return to Malaysia? She said, "No, because I still have other jobs in Hong Kong. I hope the movies would be able to be released before I return to Malaysia in March." Stephy said that although the film release delay has not affected her work schedule, it messed up her mood. Because she has looked forward to the Lunar New Year film's release very much, the sudden stop certainly would affect her mood and audience appreciation schedules. In addition she had another film that was originally scheduled for a Valentine's Day release, but she believed that it would postpone its release as well. Stephy was asked about her love life in the new year. She instead asked, "I want to know too, I haven't gone (to a fortune teller). (Has romance not arrived yet?) For now I haven't discovered it. No one needs to panic, but I am not in a hurry." Ivana also said that the pandemic messed up her work, as her earlier exhibition and musical were both affected. Would she return to music this year? She said, "I haven't left, I would continue to make music." As for parenthood, she said that for now it would not be in her plans. * (2022/01/25) "Malaysian Goddess" Lin Minchen took part in the film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM), which would open this Lunar New Year. Earlier Minchen mentioned that due to the novel coronavirus, last Lunar New Year she was unable to return home to Malaysia. When she was alone in Taiwan, she was so homesick that she broke down. Busy with promoting the film in Hong Kong lately, Minchen in the film played an internet star who came from Taiwan to Hong Kong for work. Her character was like the real her, since her personal social media platform had over 1 million fans. Minchen also felt that her onscreen role was similar to her. "My character has a YouTube channel, every week she would sing a Cantonese song and teach fans yoga. She is a very hard working internet star." Minchen admitted that this time she had to speak Cantonese in a lot of movies, which to her was very difficult. She said, "Because sometimes the pronunciation sounds like foul language, but if I use Putonghua I wouldn't be able to express that meaning. The hardest to say is 'Mui Choi Kau Yuk' (pork with pickled cabbage). During the shoot I had to memorize it. However after the shoot my Cantonese improved. (Did your co-stars play pranks on you?) Everyone is mature and wouldn't do anything like this." When asked whether she met any boyfriend while in Hong Kong, Minchen said that she did not have the time because after the movie she still had other advertising jobs. Due to the pandemic, Minchen left Malaysia for over a year. She helplessly said, "Since I left Malaysia in September 2020, I went to work in Hong Kong and Taiwan until now. During the period I could only rely on video chat to see my family. Last Lunar New Year the pandemic in Malaysia made returning there heard. I spent the Lunar New Year for the first time in Taiwan." Being alone abroad on a major holiday triggered her homesickness. She even broke down. "At the time all my Taiwan friends went home for the holiday. I could only spend it alone. In order to add to the holiday spirit, I posted the Lunar New Year banner on my door, but because I missed home so much I broke down right way. I called home to complain and prepared hot pot for one to have with my family over the air." Minchen also said that she never thought that it would be so hard to see her family. Now she would cherish her time with her family even more. * (2022/01/25) Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and Gigi Leung Wing Kei began promoting their Lunar New Year film CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT). Kwan Yu was also the producer of the film. "This story is based on a true story, very relatable to the people of Hong Kong. The entire world is working from home, and in a cage match with the family." When did she ask Gigi to perform? She said, "I am one of her fans, she has made a lot of outrageous comedy. Now she is a mother, and her character in the film is also a mother. She still has a lot of natural beauty." Gigi pointed out that when Kwan Yu sked her she did not give a reason. "Usually the actor would get a script, and the actor would see if the character would be viable. Kwan Yu said that this time you would have to play a mother and her son is in his 20s. Because Kwan Yu herself is an actor, I know that she did so to give me an out. I am very grateful to her for respecting how actors feel about this." Kwan Yu joked, "I asked you to meet me so you couldn't leave. The script was photocopied, still had a lot of authentic juices. I used my eyes to move Gigi and asked her not to bring her manager. Usually the manager would give opinions. Just you reading it would be fine." Gigi continued, "Why did I respond so fast? Because everyone thought that Lunar New Year movies have to be happy. The obstacle for me is minor, so I decided to take the role that night." Kwan Yu said, "We ended the meeting at 4PM and by 10PM she already replied to me. Who would read a script so fast? For big stars like me I would take a month." Ronald Cheng Chung Kei joked, "You read slow, you are near sighted." Kwan Yu joked that she had Alzheimer's. Ronald revealed that playing a feuding couple with Gigi, he used his parents for the blue print. Gigi said, "My words for him are very sharp, I rarely play this type so it is very challenging." * (2022/01/24) Jeana Ho Pui Yu in the film LOVE IS BLIND, HATE TOO (JI MING 24 SIU SI) played end stage cancer patient. She admitted that the performance was thoroughly satisfying as she had her shares of scenes with Ron Ng Cheuk Hei and Poon Chan Leung. Having worked with Ng Cheuk Hei on a series, they still maintained their silence when they met again. Even with the passion scenes in the film they still were able to easily get past them. As for her on screen husband Poon Chan Leung it was their first collaboration. Jeana said that the scene in which he slapped her was memorable. "Because it was a real slap, not positioning. Before the shoot we had a discussion and wanted it to be more realistic. When the slap came my face was still a little shaken. (Did you have many takes?) Several, because we needed different angles." * (2022/01/24) The Vincent Kok Tak Chiu host ViuTV program THE POPCORN SHOW premiered two nights ago. Earlier when the program announced its air date the show already attracted online discussions, because its title was similar to the 2021 media person Cha Siu Yan host TVB program WEEKLY EXPOSE. That program ended after only 4 episodes because online condemnation of it for exposing nothing. The first episode of THE POPCORN SHOW was obviously completely different from WEEKLY EXPOSE, with online praises all around. For the first episode Kok Tak Chu invited past partner Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and her Lunar New Year film co-star Edan Lui Cheuk On and director Coba Cheng Chun Hin as guests. Ng Kwan Yu talked about the reason Edan was used. "I watched the audition tapes, he really performed very naturally." At the time Edan just finished OSSAN'S LOVE and was very happy to learn tht he was lucky enough to have the chance to audition for a movie. He also said that he did not know it would be a Lunar New Year film or how strong the cast would be. Kok Tak Chiu said that he already watched it in advance and said that Edan performed very well. He even said that Edan would definitely receive a Hong Kong Film Award Best New Performer nomination. * (2022/01/24) Stephy Tang Lai Yan in the film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) played a fuse blowing and casual intellectual youth, which she joked that like the real her. She was able to show her inside and act very madly and openly. The Sunny Chan Wing Sun directed new film TABLE for six starred Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Lin Minchen, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, and Peter Chan Charm Man. Chan Wing Sun said tht all six were actors of substance he liked. Stephy and Tze Wa was a very fresh team. He pointed out that Stephy grasped the blown fuse intellectual youth very well. Stephy said that in the past she mostly worked on serious or sad roles. This production was very happy, as she was able to perform very madly and very openly. Stephy said that the character was like her, as she too had a fuse blowing side. Only she would not show it in front of people, but this time she was able to show this side. She said, "I am someone who values balance, if I don't get the balance then I would blow the fuse. However I wouldn't let people know because I don't want to affect others. (How would you blow the fuse?) In the film I would throw a tantrum, but I would hide myself for awhile and talk to myself. (Would you worry Mommy?) She is used to it." Aside from blowing the fuse, Stephy's character was also rather casual. She said that the role was rather bold, drank beer and ate pig large intestine. She said, "I feel the character is really like me. I am very casual, more tomboyish. I don't care about the trivial stuff, with family and friends I would be more casual, so playing this character is very comfortable. I am being myself." Stephy and Tze Wa played a couple. Stephy happily said that she would never imagine about working with Tze Wa, from which she learned a lot. She said, "I learn about his professionalism and character study. Before the shoot he and I talked a lot, we would have different analyses of the characters." Stephy in the film fell between two brothers Tze Wa and Cheung Kai Chung. "It's first time a 'god' (Tze Wa) is courting me, the first time that two brothers pursuing me. The situation is very awkward. The brothers fight over me and I have to live with them. It is a little absurd." Chan Wing Sun and Stephy said that Cheung Kai Chung was already funny to the bone, many on the set could not hold back their laughter. Chan Wing Sun said that Ah Chung has always held his own but this time he had many bad takes. He could only play mad to control the situation. Stephy said that at most they had 10 or 20 takes. They really could not hold back their laughter, but then everyone would not dare to laugh after as they wanted to get off work quickly. Chan Wing Sun said that with the veteran Tze Wa and the relatively new Chan Charm Man, at the six actor table read they would elevate each other. * (2022/01/24) The Hong Kong Film Critic Society last Monday (the 17th) announced the 28th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Awards. TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR MEI LOI) star Patrick Tse Yin won Best Actor. After hearing the good news in Penang, Petrina Fung Bo Bo was even more excited than Sei Gor, "Of course I am happy that Sei Gor Daddy won! (Sei Gor specifically named you to thank) Oh! I feel a little embarrassed, he is my elder. I am a little touched that he would remember me. Actually if not for Sei Gor Daddy, no one would ask me to be the lead actress again!" "In my heart, only Tse Yin has been making to maintain the top heartthrob shape across centuries. He has been able to stay in such good shape, completely because of his determination and endurance. Working out is a part of his daily routine. He once said to me, 'When those on screen appear, they have to have a presence, stay in shape and look sharp. It is respect that may be paid back to the audience.' This is professional ethics that would require self discipline. This time (Gordon) Lam Ka Tung created this opportunity, asking me to tag along with Sei Gor Daddy on this run. I feel very honored, especially when I see him win his first Best Actor award." * (2022/01/23) Suspended last year, the Hong Kong Film Awards this year would resume operation. However due to the 5th wave of the pandemic, for now the Hong Kong Film Awards would still head toward a physical award show. The first round of voting has already been completed. For Best Actor, RAGING FIRE (NO FOR)'s Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung as well as Francis Ng Chun Yu were the favorites; the Best Actress competition would be between Gong Li, Kara Wai Ying Hung and rising film star Cya Liu! Two years ago the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards due to the pandemic canceled the physical award show for the first time and the results were announced online. In September of the same year the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards announced its postponement to this year, with a merger between 2020 and 2021 films that met the awards criteria. The event even wished that the pandemic would pass soon so they would have ample time to expand the 40th anniversary Hong Kong Film Award. Unfortunately with the fifth wave of the pandemic this year's Hong Kong Film Awards remained up in the air. The Hong Kong Film Awards Association recently met to discuss strategy and brought up many suggestions as well as plans for the worst. However for now they leaned toward continuing. Some members suggested a postponement or taped format, but neither would be considered. The location venue and the date would be as scheduled, at the Tsim Sha Tsui Cultural Center in April. However the final decision would be made depending on the pandemic. The first round of voting has already begun and the deadline was two days ago. Voters of the Hong Kong Film Awards and the first round professional jury have already voted. Although the competition included two years of movies, due to the pandemic cinemas were closed many times and the film release number was few. Thus finding the favorites would not be difficult. For Best Actor, the Emperor Motion Picture RAGING FIRE's villain Tse Ting Fung and cop Yen Chi Tan were favorites; as well as Francis Ng Chun Yu, who put a lot of thought into his explosive homeless person in DRIFTING, LIMBO's Gordon Lam Ka Tung and LADIES' MARKET's late artist Dick Liu Kai Chi. As for Best Actress, countless Best Actress award winner Gong Li played former China's woman national volleyball team coach Lang Ping in LEAP, and earlier Emperor signee who was brutally beaten in LIMBO Cya Liu, the forensic psychiatrist in SHADOWS Stephy Tang Lai Yan and the 3 time Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress winner and the SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE's blind mother Wai Ying Ying were all voters favorites. In addition, the Hong Kong Film Awards Association board of directors' term originally ended at the end of last year and new directors should have elected. However due to last year's Hong Kong Film Award suspension, president Derek Yee Tung Sing, vice presidents John Chong Ching, Leung Lee Siu Ha and other directors would officially finish their term after this year's Hong Kong Film Awards. Chong Ching said that nothing could be revealed until the official announcement. If the awards would take place ViuTV would broadcast it live. Although it was only first round of voting, for the Hong Kong Film Award Best New performer ANITA's lead Louise Wong Dan Nei was the favorite. Started as a model her facial feature resembled Mui Yim Fong's. The film company brought 3 instructors Chiu Chun Hei, Maverick Mak Chau Sing and the late artist Liu Kai chi to train her in singing, dancing and acting and help her bring "Mui Yim Fong" to life. Becoming a nominee absolutely would not be difficult. Other eye catching new comers included playing the adult and the teenage version of the Paralympic Games athlete So Wa Wai's stage actor Leung Chung Hang and Fung Ho Yeung, and TIME's Chung Suet Ying. SHOWBIZ SPY's MIRROR "Cult Leader" Anson Lo were beyond popularity, but due to the strong competition he would have difficulty winning out. HONG KONG GOLD SONG AWARD https://app7.rthk.hk/special/hkgoldsongsaward/ * (2022/01/22) Patrick Tse Yin (Sei Gor) with TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN) won the Hong Kong Film Critic Society Award Best Actor, his first at age 85. Sei Gor joked that this time he finally could show off to his son Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, because Ting Fung often said that Papa has not won any award yet. Sei Gor also said that with this award he could answer to himself for his years in films. Sei Gor was referring to what Ting Fung said in his foolish youth when he won the Hong Kong Film Award Best New Performer early in his career. When Ting Fung won the 2011 Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor he already publicly apologized to Sei Gor on the stage; at the time Ting Fung said that he once said to Sei Gor, "You have made over several hundred movies, have you even won the Hong Kong Film Award?" He then put the award on the table. He felt sorry for what he said and hoped that Sei Gor would forgive him for being an ignorant and impolite child. In recent years Sei Gor rarely appeared in public. Reportedly his memory has declined and he relied on medicine to treat it. Sei Gor replied that his memory was not poor, only his thinking has slowed. Sometimes he did not know how to express himself, but at work he would not have such a situation because since he agreed he would do his best. Although he was retired, with good scripts he would make movies again. Earlier Ting Fung revealed that Sei Gor's life depended on other people to arrange it for him. Now he had nothing to do all day. Sei Gor said tht due to the pandemic he spent most of his home at home. Since his children were not around his home aide would hike with him. Ting Fung lives in Beijing, while Ting Ting lives in Canada. Ting Fung suggested to Sei Gor to move to Beijing so he would be to keep an eye on him, but he did not want to disturb his children's lives. In Hong Kong he still had many friends. * (2022/01/22) The Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen and Peter Chan Charm Man starred Lunar New Year film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) revealed the characters' complicated relationship in the film with interview videos. "Big Brother" Tze Wa still had feelings for his ex Tang Lai yun. When they met again she was already "Second brother" Cheung Kai Chung's current girlfriend. Thus they even lived under the same roof temporarily. Tang Lai Yun only discovered that they "broke up over a misunderstanding" when they met again. Stuck between two brothers, she would scream, "Don't upset me! I would blow the fuse!" whenever things got awkward. The brothers got into a war of words over her. Tze Wa and Lin Minchen even became lovers. With "third brother" Chan Charm Man and girlfriend Wong Yuen Chi still unmarried after eight years together, all the relationships were mixed up when all six lived under the same roof. In the film the family of six was full of cheers. People would look forward to the comedy from all the complicated relationships around the house. Director Sunny Chan Wing Sun revealed that his creative inspiration. "One house, six people, five meals, one movie. After getting this idea, the story slowly appears. Through this story, I want to talk about 'family' the most this time." * (2022/01/21) Dayo Wong Tze Wa and Louis Cheung Kai Chung in the new film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) maintained their brotherly bond with roast pork. Tze Wa in the film even had a barbecue scene. He said that he learned on the set for 10 minutes or so, saying that the roast pork in the film was very symbolic. When the family got together for dinner they needed more food, the first thought would be roast pork. Cheung Kai Chung pointed out that the new film was rather educational, making people reflect on the importance of family. Wong Tze Wa and Cheung Kai Chung earlier promoted their new film TABLE FOR SIX together. They both praised how great the script was, and how much fun everyone had making the film. With Tze Wa in the film, conceivably the audience would like him to be able to let loose his comedy. Tze Wa said, "The film is pretty cute, warm and crazy, with everyone in it. I would describe it as a warm, passionate comedy. Ah Chung and I are brothers who fight over a girl in the film. Some scenes were very extreme, guaranteed to keep wowing you at the movies!" Ah Chung said that with comedy bad takes were inevitable, but the most memorable to him was that the so-called "Tze Wa God" was not distant at all. "I am very grateful to be able to work with Tze Wa. After working together I feel that he isn't a god who keeps people at a distance, but he is someone is very close. From him I have learned a lot." The film used roast pork to connect the brotherly bond between Tze Wa, Ah Chung and Peter Chan Charm Man. Ah Chung revealed that in the film when he was little his mother married Tze Wa's father. They were step siblings. Later their parents gave birth to Chan Charm Man. Because their father made roast pork, they lived in his roast pork shop. To them, roast pork was synonymous with home. Big brother Tze Wa also worked very hard to maintain this family. Tze Wa said, "In the film I have to make roast pork, at the very least I learned for ten or so minutes. A master was present on the set, if we have to wait until I become one then we would be in trouble. In addition my character isn't too great at making roast pork. Actually in the film roast pork is very symbolic, the most able to represent family. As soon as Hong Kong people mention roast pork they would feel the warmth." Ah Chung said, "Roast pork isn't very expensive, but when you are overseas you would really miss it. If you think about it you may even cry. It has a lot of emotions in it, like my feeling with Big Brother in the film. I feel since we are several decades old, we should live together anymore. I want to start a family, but when I really move out I would miss it. This movie is really suitable for the Lunar New Year. Whenever holidays come around we miss home more, it's pretty education. I should tell my son to watch it. At his age he wants to finish dinner fast and disappear. I went through this experience too. In my 20s and 30s I wouldn't pay Lunar New Year visits with my family, now but as an adult I really enjoy family dinners." Speaking of the Lunar New Year, Tze Wa said that he definitely would pay elders Lunar New Year visits. He also liked the holidays very much. "Holidays themselves depend on what people do, life also depends on what people do. For example we really appreciate Carnival in Brazil. They could dance for a month, we foreigners thought that it would be very excessive but people give each holiday meaning. As long as we are doing it together we would have a lot of fun, but if we don't we wouldn't die. Holidays are opportunities for everyone to get together. Life is just endlessly looking for excuses to make ourselves happy. Everyone should find some reasons to be happy. Everyday should be about finding reasons to make yourself happy, because happiness isn't guaranteed." Ah Chung pointed out that traditions are trendy now. He too would pay attention to details in his life. He joked that now when he goes out he would be sharply dressed, not like before when he just threw something on; just like giving meaning to holidays would make life different. * (2022/01/20) MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On made his big screen debut with Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Gigi Leung Wing Kei in the Lunar New Year film CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT). Originally the film premiere would have taken place yesterday, but due to the pandemic the film needed to postpone its release to the Lunar 4th. However Kwan Yu yesterday celebrated Edan's 25th birthday, and even streamed it live on social media. They were trying to get everyone to pray for a smooth release for the film on the Lunar 4th. Yesterday, Ng Kwan Yu conducted a surprise mission with Edan. They went all over Kowloon to sign posters. Kwan Yu even streamed it live on social media, during which she presented a chocolate cake to Edan for his birthday 2 days from now. She even said that she wanted a kiss first. They puckered up and pretended to kiss. Edan said, "Everyone pray for CHILLI LAUGH STORY would be seen by everyone on the Lunar 4th, I hope it won't be further delayed." Then he said that the film would be a big hit and have a sequel. Kwan Yu asked Edan if he had any confidence about his big screen debut. He admitted, "I am pretty nervous, I don't know if I performed well or not. Seeing myself appearing on such a big screen for the first time, if I didn't perform well it would be very obvious. Fortunately Kwan Yu gave me many shots of confidence!" Kwan Yu praised Edan's performance. "Relax, if you didn't perform well I wouldn't put you on the big screen and ruin my gold label." As for Kwan Yu she said that lately she had a lot of stress, which resulted in pimples. She had expectation for this film. She even asked Edan to play mahjong with him on his free time to reduce stress. Finally, Kwan Yu asked if Edan had a girlfriend. Edan said, "Of course not, I am focusing on work. Now I am so busy I don't have time to date." Would he bring anyone to pay Kwan Yu a Lunar New Year visit? Kwan Yu said, "If you bring female fans along then bring Anson Lo too, tell Anson Lo to come, everyone would have a great laugh!" * (2022/01/20) Earlier Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Louis Cheung Kai Chung and Ivana Wong Yuen Chi appeared on the TVB program STARTALK and talked about working together on their new film TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM). Wong Yuen Chi stated that she was very nervous about working with Tze Wa. "Luckily earlier I guest starred in a film Tze Wa directed. With the previous collaboration, this time I wasn't as scared. As soon as work began I already had a sense of familiarity!" Speaking of the movie making viewers cherish having dinner with family even more, Cheung Kai Chung said, "I live with my parents, my mother in law also lives very close by so we frequently have dinner together. Now dinner with family is the entertainment that I look forward to the most, I really cherish the important of being with family." Tze Wa said, "I feel the movie has an indescribable warmth, I would go home and eat Mommy's cooking. The most important is no matter what she cooks I can't complain, I have to eat everything. I haave to say it's delicious, taking the left over home is even better!" Wong Yuen Chi also revealed, "I am the happiest when Papa and I go to my in laws to play mahjong. My skill has reached the point where they always ask me to play!" * (2022/01/19) Edan Lui Cheuk On worked with many elders on his film debut, the Lunar New Year film CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT). In one scene Edan broke down in shame in front of his parents over the failure if his business. He was stressing over the scene, luckily "Auntie" Sandra Ng Kwan Yu personally advised her and helped him with opening his tear ducts. On and off camera they both broke down emotionally. After Edan got the script and learned about the crying scene he already revealed to Kwan Yu that he was very worried. Producer and actor Kwan Yu although did not have a scene that day still made the trip to the set. She was alone with Edan to cultivate his emotions, taught him how to trigger his sorrow, open up his tear ducts. Finally their emotions on and off camera erupted at a moment's notice. Kwan Yu indeed was full of skills. However before the shoot Edan was still upset. Elders on the set including Kwan Yu, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei and Gigi Leung Wing Kei all cheered him on and tried every way for him to get into the mood. Kwan Yu personally demonstrated how to get into the crying emotional state. Cheng Chung Kei rehearsed with a table read. Leung Wing Kei even gave Edan a shoulder massage to relax him. For Edan to focus on his performance, everyone on the set was silent to prevent from affecting his emotional performance. Finally he successfully completed this crying scene and Edan was able to relax. Questioning the existence of his own tear ducts, Edan stated that he infrequently cried and felt that his earlier crying scene in the Hong Kong version of OSSAN'S LOVE did not pass the grade. After this shoot he learned a lot, from being very lost at first to finishing the crying scene he was already more open. Edan even sincerely thanked his on screen aunt Kwan Yu for her attentive guidance. "The day before Kwan Yu already said that she would come and help me. She told me to fast in the morning and drink a little. Indeed I was much more relaxed and the result indeed had emotions, even though it seemed like I didn't shed much tear. Thank you Kwan Yu for helping me a lot, teaching me how to breath, how to handle emotions, I thank Chung Kei and Gigi for being with me over those dozen or so days and making me feel like a family. I felt their support and encouragement, which made me get into the role very easily. He gave myself 4 or 5 points, barely passing! I am not in full control like a professional actor should be, but I did my best. Since Kwan Yu accepted it, I believe it probably passed!" * (2022/01/19) Irene Wan Bik Ha in her Hong Kong Open Television interview said that the government's tightening of pandemic prevention measures would require time to adjust to. She would even move her time with friends earlier in the afternoon and at home, which she felt just as happy about. The most important would be for everyone to be a little patient, so normal lives would resume as early as possible. Speaking about her semi-autobiographical film NGOR MOON DIK SUP BAK SHUI (OUR EIGHTEEN), for which she invited her EVERLASTING LOVE (TING BUT LIU DIK OI) co-star Loletta Lee Lai Chun to guest star, Irene revealed that they once rented a place together and constantly argued over trivial matter. However after they argued they would be fine. Looking back now, she would laugh at how immature they were. In addition, Irene read about Michelle Reis (Lee Ka Yan)'s earlier Intensive Care Unit admission and her 48 hour battle with death. She stated that she was very worried and hoped that she would get well soon. * (2022/01/18) The 28th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Awards yesterday announced the winners. TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN) won three awards: Best Screenplay, Recommended film and the 85 year old Patrick Tse Yin with the film won Best Actor. Tse Yin said, "Thank you Hong Kong Film Critic Society. I also have to thank everyone on and off screen in TIME. Director Tze Bun, screenwriter Ching yi, and such a silly producer Ka Tung. I definitely would treat him to coffee at a six star hotel. I would like to thank my co-star Fung Bo Bo the most. As soon as we shot she had spark. I hope in the future we would have the chance to work together again. I wish everyone good health." In addition, RAGING FIRE (NO FOR) received the Best Director award (Director Benny Chan Muk Sing) and Recommended Film. Emperor Motion Pictures said, "Thank you Hong Kong Film Critic Society for presenting this year's Best Director Award to Director Chan Muk Sing and also making RAGING FIRE a recommended film. Director Chan Muk Sing kept looking for breakthrough in his life, giving his all to spread the one and only style of Hong Kong action film, erecting the internationally renowned unique trademark and superb position. This film was the work of sincerity that Director Chan Muk Sing poured his heart into, with this honor we give Director Chan the most prestigious salute!" As for the Gordon Lam Ka Tung produced LIMBO (JI CHI), it won Best Film. The film's lead actress Cya Liu won Best Actress. ANITA, SHOCK WAVE 2 (CHAK DAN JUEN GA 2) and ZERO TO HERO (MAMA DIK SUN KEI SIU JI) were among the other recommended films. Best Actor Cya Liu said, "Thank you Hong Kong Film Critic Society, congratulations to the film LIMBO for winning Best Film. I also thank "my Wang Tao", thank you Director Cheang Pou Soi. It is an extremely enormous encouragement, I will continue to work hard!' The Hong Kong Film Critic Society on the 16th selected the 28th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Award's 5 awards and 10 recommended films. This year they went through 9 hours of fiery discussions and three rounds of voting to determine the winners. THE 28TH HONG KONG FILM CRITIC SOCIETY AWARDS https://www.filmcritics.org.hk/node/2988 BEST FILM: LIMBO BEST DIRECTOR : Benny Chan (RAGING FIRE) BEST SCREENPLAY: Ho Ching Yi, Gordon Lam (TIME) BEST ACTOR: Patrick Tse (TIME) BEST ACTRESS: Cya Liu (LIMBO) TEN RECOMMENDED FILMS: RAGING FIRE, HAND-ROLLED CIGARETTE, DRIFTING, TIME, CAUGHT IN TIME, COFFIN HOME, SHOCK WAVE 2, THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING, ANITA, ZERO TO HERO * (2022/01/15) Director Wong Jing's Mega-Vision company two years ago signed an agreement with producer Charlie Wong Wing Fung's company to work together on film productions, with Charlie Wong's company providing the funding. In the end the productions were unable to start on schedule and the investment was also unable to be returned on time. Two days ago Charlie Wong filed suit with the Superior Court for 4.184 million yuan RMB. The plaintiff is WUCulture. According to the plaintiff's web page, Charlie Wong Wing Fung is the company's CEO. The defendant is Mega-Vision. The lawsuit claims that both parties signed an agreement on March 5th two years ago. The defendant would start production on the film tentatively titled NEW YORK CHINATOWN, with the plaintiff providing 14 million yuan RMB in funding. In the end the film was unable to start production before the deadline of June 30th 2021. Both parties agreed to terminate their agreement on July 12th 2021. According to the "investment termination agreement", the defendant was required to return the total amount of 10 million yuan RMB in four payments between July 31st 2021 and January 31st 2022. However the defendant only paid the first payment of 2.5 million RMB on September 1st last year and did not pay the second and third payments of 5 million yuan RMB total according to the agreement. On December 15th last year, the plaintiff after issuing a legal letter to the defendant received only HK$ 1 million (816,000 RMB) from the defendant and still owed 4.184 million yuan RMB. [ CASE NUMBER: HCA 49/22 ] * (2022/01/15) Recently online complaints bout ViuTV playing favorites surfaced, citing that Girl group COLLAR stole all the spotlight from the start while MIRROR has been neglected. MIRROR's manager "Sister Fa" Wong Wai Kwan posted an apology to MIRROR fans. On the day of COLLAR's press conference, Keung To and Jer Lau Ying Ting had to shoot an additional scene for the Emperor Motion Picture AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR. Sister Fa would rather miss COLLAR's first press conference to cover Keung To and Jer's additional shoot. Wednesday at 4PM, Keung To and Jer re-shot a fight scene in Tuen Mun. On the set they pushed, shoved and even rolled in close combat. Keung To pushed Jer onto the grass but did not stop there. During the shoot the crew saw people took out their phones and immediately asked them to stop. Although it was a re-shoot, it took over ten takes. After each shoot they would watch the playback together, attentively watching whether they did good enough. Due to the season change, the climate was colder than the shoot before and they did not have as much difficulty with the fight. This scene originally starred Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, but Sister Mo has not been in Hong Kong recently. Director Kearen Pang Sau Wai personally stood in for Sister Mo. Although it was just a re-shoot, manager Sister Fa was present for Keung To and Jer on the set that day. Conflicting with COLLAR's first official debut, Sister Fa as one of the behind the scene masterminds would rather skip the girl group's debut press conference to take care of Keung To and Jer from morning to night. The fith scene shot from day to night. Jer left first around 6PM while Keung To stayed to continue the shoot. Sister Fa took Keung To to a vehicle to rest. Keung To changed into another costume then went with the team to another location for monologue scene. In front of the camera he looked down. This "Jer To Battle" was shot in September last year. At the time they shot at a super sunny location and fought in long sleeve heavy coats in over 30 degree Celsius temperature. Keung To even had to cry in front of the camera. Finally they shot until 2AM. Keung To even fainted at an event the next day. * (2022/01/15) The government in order to fight the pandemic announced that current pandemic prevention measures including the temporary suspension of entertainment activities to February 3rd (the Lunar 3rd). Lunar New Year films that have been scheduled for Lunar New Year's Day releases would be drastically impacted. Among them TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) and CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT) both said that "everyone would follow the government's currently announced policies". TABLE's actor Stephy Tang Lai Yan felt that the health of everyone would be the most important. She hoped that everyone would pray for cinemas to re-open on the Lunar 4th. The government announced that cinemas would close until the Lunar 3rd. Originally slated for Lunar New Year's Day releases, Lunar New Year films TABLE FOR SIX and CHILLI LAUGH STORY both said, "Everything would follow the government's currently announced policies, the release date would await further discussion." TABLE's Tang Lai Yan expressed that the film missing its scheduled release would be super regrettable. "This is what everyone want to happen the least. Earlier when (cinemas) were closed for 14 days, I asked everyone to pray for a smooth release for the film. However now everyone's health would be the most important, safely passing this round. (Are you wishing for cinemas to re-open on the Lunar 4th?) That's what I wish for, everyone are optimistic. If everyone thinks like this then it would be successful. Under the pandemic many industries have suffered brutal losses. I wish for the pandemic to pass soon." CHILLI LAUGH STORY originally was scheduled for a premiere at a public venue. Due to the government's announcement of pandemic prevention measure extensions, the venue immediately announced that event cancellation. CHILLI LAUGH STORY's leads Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and Edan Lui Cheuk On originally were preparing to promote for the film. Kwan Yu on social media posted promotional photos with Edan. Kwan Yu wore super short shorts and revealed that the crew said that she was too sexy. The Edward Ma Chi Wai starred film LOVE SUDDENLY (FUT YIN SUM DONG) was scheduled for a Lunar New Year's Day release. He said that he would be disappointed but wish good health for everyone, reducing gathering and waiting for the cinemas to re-open. The Hong Kong Theaters Association said that the extended closure would be similar to 2021 (losing the Lunar New Year slot to mid February before re-opening). If they would need to promote anew and arrange for film releases again, film companies would lost around 3 to 6 months. The cinema business would have difficulty recovering in a short time. This year's box office would be estimated to lose by over 40%. Without the food and beverage ban, the snack department had almost zero income. The estimated loss would be over HK$ 1 billion. Cinemas under the pandemic have been ordered to close 4 times, the only industry that suffered "severe damage" throughout the entire pandemic. They truly could no longer withstand this wave of challenges. If the government would not listen to voices from the industry, elevate assistance amount and release employment assurance measures, a downsizing and closing wave would appear in the industry. * (2022/01/14) The Anson Kong Yip Sung, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Chloe So Ho Yi starred new film LOVE SUDDENLY (FUT YIN SUM DONG) originally has been scheduled for a Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day release, but since the cinemas are closed due to the pandemic everyone pray for the new film to be released on schedule. In the film everyone went to the country for a paint ball war game for the first time. Anson Kong said, "It was very hot but a lot of fun, I especially like the 360 degree shot of me and Chin Yu running in from the side, back to back, then switching our magazines and shooting. Everything had to be done at once, we rehearsed it many times as we were very nervous!" Chin Yu had to shoot AK, for which she stated that she was more afraid of than being shot at. "My aim had to be very accurate, his face was above and pants below so the shot really was awkward. It had to be properly done." AK told Chin Yu to relax. Because he had padding on the chest, he could tolerate one shot; Pak Tin Nam in order to protect So Ho Yi jumped in front of her. After taking multiple shots in the back he could not help but cry out. He said, "Being shot with a paint ball still hurts, I didn't realize I was bruised until I took a shower." * (2022/01/14) The Benny Lai Wai Hung directed, Eric Tsang Chi Wai produced Emperor Motion Picture WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN) yesterday held a worship ceremony. Emperor Group chief Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing along with actors Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Tian Niu, Yeung Chin Yau, Shek Sau, Angela Hui Ching Wan, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Eugina Lau Mei Guen, Elly and Leung Oi prayed for the film would be a critical and commercial hit. Director Benny said that WE ARE FAMILY would mainly be about family. "In recent years many young people have had less than great relationships with their families, so I came up with this story. Its theme is that everyone want a happy family, but due to a variety of factors they don't get what they want. As the story develops, the characters would be able to help and support each other and be close like a family." Tsang Chi Wa would star in the film. Benny felt that Brother Chi Wai was well recognized as an outstanding actor who at the same time would be able to precisely grasp the emotional spots. He had to play the led. He even talked him into producing as well with his sincerity. He said, "For my first comedy, I hope Brother Chi Wai would produce as well and provide valuable suggestions on the set. As expected he would improvise and add more dialogue. He even selflessly contributed his most unique abilities on expression, position and other aspects. I really am very grateful to him!" Chan Ka Lok would play a man with childhood trauma and would have a breakthrough appearance wise, as he would not only have messy hair but also facial hair. He said, "The director wants this character to feel dirty and sloppy, so we design this new image. The facial hair is real, but the hair because I cut it short earlier needs some extensions. Sometimes they would be so stuffy that the top of my head would keep sweating, so inevitably it takes some getting used to. However since the role and the plot call for it, it is worth giving a little." As for working with Chi Wai, he said that he benefit alot. "Brother Chi Wai would notice a lot of minor spots and share with us immediately, so the shoot would be even smoother." Tian Niu since the Lunar New Year film A LIFTIME TREASURE 3 years ago returned to Hong Kong film again. She felt like she traveled through time. She explained. "Last time the co-stars were mostly elders. We were very familiar with each other and were very intimate. However WE ARE FAMILY is drastically different. Most actors and crew members are young people, which make me feel like when I just came to make movies in Hong Kong. Of course my age has already reached a certain number, but my state of mind is getting younger and younger as if time is going backward!" She also had nothing but praise for her first time co-stars Chan Ka Lok and Chau Ka Yi. "They both are very hard working. For example with some scenes together Ka Lok and Ka Yi would rehearse on the set two days before. Comedy is very hard, but they are able to pick it up fast. They perform very naturally and absolutely aren't just on the surface. They really have something inside!" Tian Niu also said that now working in Hong Kong and the Mainland, she would need to be in quarantine. So in the same period she could only choose one place. In order to make WE ARE FAMILY, she has been delayed her jobs in the Mainland. "Because this story is very attractive; secondly it's Tsang Chi Wai, and thirdly my character. Chi Wai is the husband I have worked with the longest and the most. According to him, originally this role wasn't so big. When the team and the manager negotiated they immediately changed the script for me. I am very grateful to everyone!" Shek Sau and Fong Lik Sun would again play father and son. Brother Sau revealed that they probably would be their third time. Because so many people have said that they look alike, he has been paying attention to Siu Fong's appearance and agreed that from certain angles they resembled each other. Their noses and mouths are somewhat alike. Siu Fong's character is made to look exactly like Brother Sau this time. [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Noi Mok Lit : Inside Information d. Alan Mak Siu Fai Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Raymond Lam Fung, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Can : Hoi Guan Jin Sin Lit : Customs Front Line d. Herman Yau Lai To Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Cya Liu, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Shek Sau, Amanda S. WE ARE FAMILY Can : Chook Jo Ga Yun Lit : Family For Rent d. Benny Lau Wai Hang Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Tian Niu, Yeung Chin Yau, Shek Sau, Angela Hui Ching Wan, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Eugina Lau Mei Guen, Elly (Ai Nei), Leung Oi AS IT BURNS Can : Bak Jau Yu Fun d. Lee Po Cheung Jasper Liu (Lau Yi Ho), Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, WALLED IN AKA : KOWLOON WALLED CITY (Working title) Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Wai Sing d. Soi Cheang Po Soi Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Philip Ng Won Lung, German Cheung Man Kit, Max Zhang Jin Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Adapted from the award-winning Hong Kong cult manga series "City of Darkness", this action thriller is set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Walled City which was a de jure Chinese enclave within British colonial Hong Kong. The walled city is populated by people in the lowest strata of society, among whom are various colorful and kung-fu savvy characters: e.g. a Vietnamese immigrant biding time for revenge, an ex-boxer on the lookout for his kidnapped girlfriend, a katana wielding martial arts boy wonder from Temple Street, as well as a local gang leader and his loyal friend. When the British Hong Kong government tries to demolish the Walled City once and for all with the help of a Triad kingpin and his ruffian underlings, they gather all the residents in the enclave behind them to fight against the invaders and protect their homes and properties. TRIAD 2 Can : Jat Jik 2 d. Ng Ka Wai Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Louis Cheung Ka Chung, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Melvin Wong Kam Sun, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Kenneth Lai Chun, German Cheung Man Kit ROB N ROLL Can : Lum Si Hai Gip Lit : Temporary Armed Robbery d. Albert Mak Kai Kwong Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Gordon Lam Ka Tung,Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Nancy Wu Ting Yan, Lam Suet, Leung Chung Hang, Calvert Fu Ka Tsun, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Kathy Wong Chung Yan, John Chiang, Jr. (Chiang Cheuk Man), Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Mike Tsang Pei Tak, Ansonbean (Chan Ngai Sun), Nina Paw Hee Ching, John Chiang Dai Wai, Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/movierobnroll/ LET IT GHOST AKA : SCA3RY Can : Man Gwai 3 Bo d. Wong Hoi Ling Man Lung, Chung Suet Ying, Kaki Sham, So Chi Ho, Hui Yin, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Master Seven, Chloe So Ho Yi, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, fb : https://www.facebook.com/Sca3ry ig : https://www.instagram.com/Sca3ry Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Candy Yu On On, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Jacquelin Chong Si Man Can : Fun Sau Juen Ga Lit : Break Up Expert d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Tsang Lok Tung, Lai Chun, Macy Ma Sihui, Chung Ching, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Master Seven (Chut Sin Yu) MAMA'S AFFAIR Can : Ah Ma Yau Jor Dai Yi Gor Lit : Ma Has Someone Else AKA : K Fung Bo Lit : K Storm d. Kearen Pang Sau Wai Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Keung To, Jer Lau Ying Ting Opening at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022 [ SCREEN DAILY ] A former talent manager, now a single mother, discovers a new star. She has to overcome her teenage son's jealousy and find the balance between career and family. THE NARROW ROAD Can : Jat Lo Mei Chun Lit : Narrow Road Miniscule Dust d. Lam Sum Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Chu Pak Hong [ SCREEN DAILY ] This social drama focuses on the owner of a small cleaning company who can barely make ends meet. A new hire of a young single mother helps keep his business afloat until the pandemic worsens. REMEMBER ME, REMEMBER LOVE Can : Oi Wan Gei Dut Lit : Love Still Remembers d. Ho Fung Penny Chan Kwok Fung, Snow Suen Man Suet, Wong Man Piu, Snowy Bai Yun, Tony Wong Wai Tung, Clorinda Chan Wing Lan, Lucas Chui Ho Dik, Meka (O Mai Ka Yi), Natalie Chan Bui Yi, Winnie So Yat Chi, Kelly Lin Kai Lai, Ho Pui Lam, Tsang Wing Kei, Kam Sun Fung, Moonna Tam Mung Na, Lai Chun Tat Can : Sum Siu Sim Bei Kau Lit : Late Night Dodgeball d. Ying Chi Wan Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Chin Kar Lok, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Isabella Chang Hoi Ning, Cloud Wan Ho Ying, Feanna Wong Suk Man, Chung Suet Ying, Song Ka Yi, Viann Li Yu Tsun, Wong Yee LONELY EIGHTEEN Can : Ngor Moon Dik 18 Shui Lit : Our Eighteen d. Tracy Choi Yan Chi Irene Wan Bik Ha, Lam Ting, Ti Lung, Candy Man Suet Yi Moses Chan Ho, Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Renci Yeung Sze Wing Can : Yuen Mong Nau Dan Gei Lit : Wish Claw Machine Ling Man Lung, Lin Minchen, Coffee Lam Chin Yu THE WHITE STORM 3 Can : So Duk 3 d. Herman Yau Lai To Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yang Caiyu, Tse Kwan Ho, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Lam Suet, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Gallen Lo (Law Ka Leung), Chan Kwok Bong, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, James Kazama, Kumer So (Fui Hung), Edward Chui Woei Dong, Can : Yuen Sun Jui d. Sham Ka Yin Summer Chan Chi Huen, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Tim Wong Tin Ngo LEGENDARY IN ACTION! Can : Dai Hup Action! Lit : Big Hero Action! Aka : Sun Gaing Dai Hup Lit : Crazy Great Hero d. Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Li Ho Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Chen Kuan Tai, Lam Yiu Sing, Harriet Yeung Sze Man, Wiyona Yeung Lau Ching STAND UP STORY Can : Suet Siu Ji Yun Lit : Person who Tells Jokes d. Au Cheuk man Ng Siu Hin, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Ng Wing Sze [ SCREEN DAILY ] The film tells the story of a man who gets involved in stand-up comedy, as an emotional outlet after becoming the primary caregiver to his intellectually disabled father. MAN ON THE EDGE Can : Bin Yuen Hung Jeh Lit : Edge Walker Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Alex Fong Chung Shun, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung, Karena Lam Ka Yun Opening April 15 2022 in Mainland China A MURDER ERASED Can : Bei Siu Suk Dik Hung Ong d. Dennis Law Sau Yiu Simon Yam Tat Wa, Maggie Siu Mei Kei, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, DaDa Chan Jing, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Lam Suet, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Tony Ho Wa Chiu, Joe Junior, Ernesto de Sousa (So Ka Lok), Bob Lam Chi Pok, Jill Yeung Yan, Connie Lam Bo Yuk, Wong Chui Yee, ToTo Tong Pui Yee, Hugo Wu Chun Hin Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. [ SCREEN DAILY ] A narcotics officer is assigned to a death scene investigation in which the body appears to have lain undiscovered for eight years. He identifies a suspect, linking the crime to adultery with the deceased's wife. However, when a high-ranking court prosecutor becomes involved, the investigator becomes the investigated and stands accused of trying to frame an innocent couple. ONCE UPON A TIME IN HONG KONG Can : Gum Sau Ji Lit : Gold Finger d. Felix Chong Man Keung Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Philip Keung Ho Man, Ken Hung Cheuk Lap, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Chin Ka Lok, Dee Ho Kai Wa [ SCREEN DAILY ] the film is set in Hong Kong in the 1980s when a stock-market crash causes the sudden collapse of a multi-billion-dollar company. An anticorruption investigator uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving the company's founder, and becomes entangled in a long-running investigation. A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT Can : Dun For Lan Shan d. Anastasia Chan Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga), Simon Yam Tat Wa, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Henick Chou Han Ning TOURNAMENT 9 LUNA DRAGON Can : Gik Dau 9 Lung Yuet Leung d. Sam Leong Sing Chi Opening 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_gsBE33wH3A Can : Jing Yi Wai Long Lit : Justice Cloister d. Ho Cheuk Tin Jan Lamb Hoi Fung, Louisa So Yuk Wa, Michael Chow Man Kin, Xenia Chong Wan Ching, Yeung Wai Leun, Mak Pui Tung TALES FROM THE OCCULT Can : Suk Hung Hung Gan Lit : Lost Balance Murderous Space d. Fruit Chan Gor, Fung Chih Chiang, Wesley Hui Yip Sun Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Sofiee Ng Hoi Yan, Peter Chan Charm Man, Paul Che Bo Law Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Van Chan, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui Cecilia So Lai Shan, Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung Rating : IIB Length : 107 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This omnibus thriller consists of three short films about the hidden horrors that lurk behind the urban landscape of Hong Kong: "The Mall" (directed by Fruit CHAN): In the wake of a publicity event at a shopping mall, a social media influencer is spooked by paranormal sightings. It turns out that this mall was the site of a conflagration a decade ago and he happened to be a survivor among the multiple casualties. "The Tenement" (directed by FUNG Chih Chiang): While the owners of a tenement building are impatiently waiting for the imminent acquisition of their property for redevelopment, they are terrified to find a monster-looking creature standing at the corner of the stairs from morning till night. "The Chink" (directed by Wesley HOI): After witnessing as a young girl a dying man being stuck inside the chink of a wall, it took her years to get rid of the memories of his ghastly gaze. Years later, she feels his piercing gaze penetrating into the depths of her heart once again. [ SCREEN DAILY ] This psychological thriller comprises three short films from three directors about the hidden horrors that lurk behind the urban landscape of Hong Kong. WE CONNECT Can : Si Doi Lit : Era d. Aden Chak Ai Dun Mat Yeung Ming, Lisa Chong Sze Ming, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Raymond Cho Wing Lim, Glen Lee Lam Yan, Gill Mohinderpaul Singh (Kiu Bo Bo), Brian Thomas Burrell (Bui Wai Kit), Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. DISCONNECTED AKA : DISCONNECT'D Can : Duen Mong Lit : Broken Net d. Wong Hing Fan Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Megan Lai Ya-Yen, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Zeno Koo Ting Hin, Wiyona Yeung Lau Ching, Terrence Huang (Wong Yiu Wong) Opening 2021 [ SCREEN DAILY ] A cyber security engineer develops a powerful AI program, but then has to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. BARRACK O'KARMA Can : Gum Siu Dai Ha d. Fung Chi Keung Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Alex Fong, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Chrissie Chau Sau Na BURNING AKA : OBSESSED Can : Fun Sun Lit : Burning Body d. Benny Lau Wai Hung Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Dada Chan Jing, Rebecca Zhu, Helen Law Lan [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Doctor Chi leads a steady and joyful life with his son and wife, Ching, until he meets Yu in a birthday party. Yu falls in love at first sight with Chi and they have a one-night stand. Chi feels guilty for his betrayal as he is always so faithful to Ching. One day, Yu pays a visit to Chi's clinic. Chi thinks that they are about to let bygones be bygones so he does not mind to have dinner with Yu. However, Chi's behaviour gives a false impression to Yu and she thinks that Chi is interested in her. Yu believes that Chi is the destinated one and tries hard to get close to Chi's family, threatening their life...so she could be with Chi. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] It is set in an old apartment building that has a mysterious and supernatural aura. The story follows the supernatural journeys of 10 residents, including the mysterious disappearance of a single mother's son, the strange movements of a bookstore owner, an otaku who stalks his neighbor, and the mysterious appearance of a young wife who pushes a sealed-up baby carriage. O.C.T.B Can : Fan Hak Fung Bo d. David Lam Tak Luk Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Superintendent Lau is transferred to the O.C.T.B. and commanded to disintegrate the gang led by Yam. At the same time drug dealer Chun raises the attention of Investigator Ching from I.C.A.C. Lau and Ching decide to work together and determine to bring them to justice. Can : Chuk Sing Lit : Seven Saints d. Jingle Ma Chor Sing Andy Lau Tak Wa, Justin Wang Minghao, Elane Zong, Li Chengru NEW WORLD Can : Sai Gei Fung Bo Lit : Storm of the Century d. Danny Pang Fat Francis Ng Chun Yu, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Pavarit Mongkolpisit (Bank) Can : Sik Yun Kong Mor Lit : Human Eating Maniac d. Cheng Man Fai Gloria Wong Yung, Aki Chan Yi Man, Lau Shek Yin, Pang Sze Yin, Shum Yu SINGER AND STRANGER Can : Yum Sing Dik Nei Lit : Rebellious You d. Yip Hei Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Anthony Chan Yau, Candy Yu On On, Bella Lo (Law Chi Kiu), James Li Kin Sum DUST TO DUST Can : Dai 8 Gor Yim Yi Yun Lit : The 8th Suspect d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Da Peng, Sun Yang, Zhang Songwen 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 Wai, Michael Kwan Lai Kit, Vinci Wong Yin Chi, Connie Man Hoi Ling, Brian Yuen Chung Yeung, Rose Chan Ka Wun, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man SALVATION Can : Bit Giu Ngor "Doh Sun" Lit : Don't Call Me "God of Gamblers" AKA : BE WATER, MY FRIEND AKA : 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, Will Or Wai Lam, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Liu Kai Chi, Kenny Wong Tak Bun Trailer : https://youtu.be/rKWzFBrHkSk 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. 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 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...... 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) 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, Liu Tao, Tony Yang, Vision Wei Chen, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, Zhang Yishang, Jin Shijia, Jiao Junyan, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Stanley Fung Shui Fan, Zhang Li, Liang Jingkang, Bella Du Yuchen, Menmen Wang Jingwen, Deng Chao, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Zhang Yibai, Blackie Chen Chien-Chou, Hao Ping, Jiang Wenli Opening August 30 2019 in Mainland China 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 (Postponed) [ 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 proteges 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 proteges 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 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 Opening April 2 2022 in the Mainland (POSTPONED) [ 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... ECHOES OF THE THUNDER Can : Chook Jin: Yu Mung Tung Hung Lit : Speed War: Walk With Dreams d. Tony 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) 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... 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... REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT Can : Din Ying Chi Lit : Film Crazed AKA : 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, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Wong Man Piu fb : https://www.facebook.com/BackToThePastMovie Teaser : https://youtu.be/hbvB1tzqzRo [ 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. 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. BEYOND THE SIN Can : Ngok Hung Ji Oi d. Kwok Man Ki Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Venus Wong Man Yik, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Angel Lam Ting, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Laring Tang Yueping, Karena Lam Ka Yan fb : https://www.facebook.com/beyondthesinmovie/ ig : https://www.instagram.com/beyondthesinmovie/ [ SCREEN DAILY ] This crime thriller follows a former police inspector who begins to suspect that his daughter's killer is still at large when more girls are found brutally murdered in Macau. YOLO d. Keian Chui Tze Yiu Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, 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... 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. WALKING IN THE DARK Can : Hak Um Jung Tung Hung d. Judy Chu Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Anita Yuen Wing Yee [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Tsz Yan, whose parents are blind and has a childhood seems no different from other children. However, as she is growing up, she realizes her life is different from her friends since she has to take care of her blinded parents, which is a great pressure for her. She wishes to study abroad and lives her own life in order to stay away from her parents. When the day finally comes, she realizes she could not easily let go of her family... GOLDEN ROBE CHAMPION Can : Gum Po Kuen Wong Lit : Golden Robe Fist King d. Yuen Kai Chi Ip Kim, Yuri Chan, Tyson Chak, Chin Siu Ho [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This is an autobiographical movie based on the true story of famous Master Kim Ip. Kim is a extra. During the shooting of a film, inspired by a famous action star, he determines to become a boxing champion. After training with several masters, he raises from an amateur to a professional boxer. In the end, he becomes the golden robe champion. MASTER Z: THE IP MAN LEGACY 2 Can : Cheung Tin Chi 2 Max Zhang Jin [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Continue the legend of Cheung Tin Chi... [FILMART 2021 ] ONE COOL FILM UNDER CONTROL Can : Yut Sin Sun Gei Lit : A Thread Of Survival d. Siu Kwan Lai, Wing Tai Lau, Sze Pak Lam Louis Koo Tin Lok, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Philip Keung Ho Man, Louis Cheung Kai Chung [ SCREEN DAILY ] A bank heist VITAL SIGN Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yau Hok Sau PERSONAL BEST Can : Yik Yau Yun Sun Lit : Walk Against Life Louis Cheung Kai Chung MEDIA ASIA THE ARCH ENEMIES (working title) d. Kam Ka Wai Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Detective Guts is an upstanding and uncompromising old-timer at the police force, having unraveled num erous tough cases over the years through unrelenting determination and sleepless investigations . But his maverick style soon lands him in serious trouble with his new boss, a high-flyer many years his junior, who is well versed in principles and protocols but in lack of hands-on field experience. Tiger is a brainy and meticulous former master of heists recently released from jail. Although he finally regains his freedom, he realizes the world is no longer the same. His previous comrades in crime have dwindled into barely surviving street rats shunned and spurned by humanity. He decides to stage a perfect heist with his band of brothers, only to come into full-on collision with his nemesis from hell: Detective Guts. Both at the twilight of their careers, in an ever changing world increasingly at odds with their priorities and predilections, these arch-enemies must outsmart each other on pain of death for the ultimate holy grail. THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE 2 d. Ng Sze Yuen Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In this official follow up to Jet Li's The Shaolin Temple, a Shaolin novice monk wannabe must fight against Japanese ninjas to rescue Chinese students in Okinawa. SEPTETTE: MORE STORIES OF HONG KONG d. Frank Hui, Vicky Wong, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Wong Chun, Nicole Hoi Ying Chu, Lee Cheuk Pan, Jonathan Li Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] After unprecedentedly assembling 7 of Hong Kong's most revered directors in Septet: the Story of Hong Kong to collaborate on a film about Hong Kong, Johnnie To will reprise his role as producer in this follow-up by inviting 7 up-and-coming Hong Kong directors to look back on Hong Kong’s history from their unique perspectives. Like the previous film, each director will direct a short film on a specific decade in Hong Kong’s history. TALES FROM THE OCCULT 2 d. Frank Hui, Doris Wong, Daniel Chan Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Wong Yau Nam, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Kevin Chu, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Terence Lau Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Rapunzel" (directed by Frank HUI) When a hair model’s tresses are sullied in a carouse, she walks into a hair salon to salvage her sole pride and joy, only to meet her most macabre end. "Cheshire Cat" (directed by Daniel CHAN) A man that is asked by an animal lover to investigate incidents of cat torture turns out to be the perpetrator himself, whose next target could be human. "Tooth Fairy" (directed by Doris WONG) The death of a philandering dentist initially suggests a crime of passion, but it soon comes to light that a patient of his might not be as innocent as she looks. TALES FROM THE OCCULT 3 d. Lee Chi Ngai, Peter Lee, Pater Wong Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Killing me Softly" (directed by Chi-Ngai LEE): After putting on an AR visor, a woman sees the image of his best friend, who was abducted and murdered. She determines to use this latest contraption to find the perpetrator. "Escape from the Labyrinth" (directed by Peter LEE): A man wakes up from his sleep to find himself in a huge shipyard filled with corpses, spirits, and his own dead ex-w ife. He must fight his way out of this labyrinth before too late. "Memento Mori" (directed by Pater WONG): Two close friends find themselves unappreciated in the film world despite years of dedication. When one accidentally kills the other, he finally becomes a director. UNIVERSE HIGH FORCES Can : NGAI GEI HONG SIN Lit : Crisis Flight d. Oxide Pang Chun Andy Lau Tak Wa, Zhang Zifeng, Qu Chuxiao, Liu Tao [ SCREEN DAILY ] This action thriller takes places on a plane where a former SWAT member is caught up in a mid-air hijack with hostages including his own daughter. MANDARIN MOTION PICTURES UNTITLED (Storm franchise spin-off) d. Terry Ng Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Adam Pak Tin Nam [ SCREEN DAILY ] The new feature follows an anti-corruption investigator who must prove his innocence after he being suspended from duties when his father is implicated in a customs corruption case. mm2 TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES Can : Nin Siu Yut Gei d. Nick Cheuk Yik Him Lo Chun Yip, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Hanna Chan, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sa) --- [ NOW SHOWING ] SCHEMES IN ANTIQUES Can : Gu Dong Guk Jung Guk d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Lei Jiayin, Li Xian, Xin Zhilei, Ge You Rating : IIA Length : 123 mins. Opening January 13 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening April 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/EQfHR9W3_08 [ MCL CINEMA ] Miss Kido from Japan is about to return a Buddha head of Wu Zetian Mingtang in the Tang Dynasty to China, but she indicated that the descendants of Xu Family, the white character door of the "Five Vessels", an authoritative organization of the cultural relics industry, would come to receive it. And the descendants of Xu's family wish, although they have a talent for ancient times, they have no ambitions. The appearance of the Buddha's head disrupted his life. The entrustment of the granddaughter Huang Yanyan, the head of Wumai, the bizarre death of his father, the persecution of Wumai genius medicine, and the grandfather's death's follow-up and the pursuit of the mysterious man, the wish must be entangled by the forces of all parties to find out the truth of the Buddha's head. LAN YU (20TH ANNIVERARY 4K REMASTERED VERSION) d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Hu Jun, Liu Ye, Su Jin Rating : III Length : 87 mins. Opening January 13 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening March 3 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening April 21 2022 [ MCL CINEMA ] Meant merely as a diversion among his countless one-night stands, Handong's sexual relationship with a sensitive college boy turns unexpectedly into something deeper – and even a life-changing initiation. Undeterred by Handong's compulsive promiscuity and impulsive marriage, Lan Yu's devotion cannot escape its unforgiving fate. Superbly acted by Hu Jun and Liu Ye, Stanley Kwan's adaptation of an internet novel is a poignant portrait of a gay relationship filled with passion and deception, yearning and regret. TWO KOMACHIS d. Takeshi Sone Hanna Chan, Eliz Lao, Soko Length : 86 mins. Opening April 21 2022 [ MCL CINEMA ] One of the grim reapers, Wang has a taste to fall in love with a woman who is supposed to be brought to hell. Wang gets close to the woman, named Komachi, and try to build an intimate relationship. One full moon night, Wang reveals that he is a grim reaper and tells Komachi to take her to hell from now on. Komachi begins to tremble when he hears it. And she instantly lies to Wang that she is now carrying his baby to escape from death. Troubled Wang generously tells Komachi that he can take another woman to hell if the woman's name and age are the same as Komachi. Then, Komachi begs Wang to scapegoat another Komachi, who is her friend and is the same age as her. He listens to her wishes and goes to another Komachi, but Wang falls in true love with that another Komachi. CUBE d. Yasuhiko Shimizu Masaki Suda, Anne Watanabe, Masaki Okada, Takumi Saito, Hikaru Tashiro, Kotaro Yoshida Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening January 6 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening April 21 2022 [ CINEMA CITY ] They awake to find themselves within a mysterious structure: the Cube...Six men and women have been abruptly trapped inside: an engineer, an NPO employee, a part-time worker, a junior high student, a mechanic, and a company director. They share no connections whatsoever. Unable to comprehend their situation, they attempt to escape, but encounter a succession of lethal traps, including heat-sensing lasers, slicing wires, and flamethrowers. Unless their inbuilt codes can be deciphered, there is no way out. The captives are pushed to their physical and psychological limits as they wrestle with extreme tension and anxiety, and human nature slowly rears its ugly head...As fear and distrust swirls around them, and despite seeing no end in sight to their torment, they push on into depths of the structures, in order to survive. Will any of them make it out alive?! KAMEN RIDER BEYOND GENERATIONS d. Takayuki Shibasaki Kentaro Maeda, Subaru Kimura, Shuichiro Naito, Wataru Hyuga, Ayaka Imoto, Yui Asakura Rating : IIA Length : 97 mins. Opening April 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/nlLCmJ4JoAo [ MCL CINEMA ] Ikki Igarashi finds an old ticket in Happy Spa, a public bathhouse owned by his family. While Ikki is looking for the ticket owner, a powerful evil raids him. Even with the power of the Kamen Rider Revise and assistance from Kamen Rider Saber, Ikki and Toma still cannot defeat it. At the same time, Kamen Rider Century comes from 2071 and attacks them too... Who is Kamen Rider Century? And what is his purpose? The secret of Kamen Rider is going to be exposed. FREE! - THE FINAL STROKE - THE FIRST VOLUME Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 87 mins Opening April 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/eXHp1ZfRUho [ MCL CINEMA ] The new stage for the world to Haruka Nanse is Sydney, which also is the dream place he once visited. Before leaving Japan, Haruka accidentally confronts his rival who fought in the All-Japan Selection Tournament. Haruka takes a step forward to a new frontier with the feelings of his friends who have swum together. Absolute champion Alberto Volandel awaits him there. World-class swimmers gather in the Sydney tournament. What do they feel and what do they swim for while competing for the top of the world? Their fierce battle with water is going to begin! LOVE IS BLIND, HATE TOO Can : Ji Ming 24 Siu Si Lit : Fatal 24 Hours AKA : Man Hak Lit : Blind Scare AKA : Mang Nui Gaing Won Lit : Blind Girl Thriller d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Poon Chan Leung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Kaki Sham, Snow Suen Wai Suet, Rating : IIB Length : 88 mins. Opening January 6 2022 (POSTPONED) Teaser : https://youtu.be/CHI7lYkoGeM Trailer : https://youtu.be/FWAmF0nkwLU [ CINEMA CITY ] After losing 90% of her vision in a car accident, Bo has adapting to a new life as a blind woman. While her husband is away on a business trip, a stranger enters her home and takes her hostage. As the invader puts her through a series of mental and psychological torture, Bo must rely on her wits to survive. G STORM Can : G Fung Bo d. David Lam Tak Luk Louis Koo Tin Lok, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Rosyam Nor, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Janelle Sing (Anika Xia Yan), Dick Liu Kai Chi, Dada Chan Jing, Lo Hoi Pang, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Toby Chan Ting Yan, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Ding Haifeng, Sienna Li (Lee Yan Ngok), Kendy Cheung King Yan, Liu Mengna (Lau Mong Na), Elisa Ye (Yip Hei Yuet), Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Eddie Kwan Lai Kit, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Li Fung, Ken Law Ho Ming, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Jason Wu Cheuk Hei, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Brian Chan On Lap Rating : IIB Length : 93 mins. Opening December 31 2021 Teaser : https://youtu.be/mJiX1TOWlwc Trailer : https://youtu.be/c2AvObBb5fI [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] William Luk solves the terrorist attack in the ICAC Symposium in Thailand, but therefore targeted by the terrorist. William is investigating a corruption case in Immigration Department, but soon finds it links with human trafficking in Thailand. The Princess Ariya from Thailand visits Hong Kong for a global forum and attacked by the terrorist. Things linked together and William suspects an undercover terrorist is hiding inside the forces... PARANOIA AGENT PART 1 d. Satoshi Kon Rating : IIB Length : 172 mins. Opening December 30 2021 Opening April 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ff2GCW_xQfs [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The only TV animation series created by legendary Japanese anime director Satoshi Kon. Tsukiko Sagi, a shy character designer, is attacked by a mysterious roller boy with a baseball bat. Similar incidents occur one after another and all victims have been under extreme pressure before they are assaulted. Does the roller boy exist? Or it is just a pipe dream for people to escape from reality? TILL WE MEET AGAIN Can : Yuet Lo d. Giddens Ko Vivian Sung, Ko Chen Tung, Gingle Wang, Umin Boya Rating : IIB Length : 127 mins. Opening December 23 2021 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Alan is struck dead by lightning. In the underworld, he has no memory of his previous life and soon assumes the duty of God of Love. Teaming up with Pinky, the duo brings countless couples together while Alan tries to find out what happened to him. Along his quest to know what happened in his previous life, coupled with the overwhelming strong déjà that gets to him, Alan finds out that his biggest task is to set up the love of his life, Mi with someone else... SHADOWS Can : Chan Ying Hung Gan Lit : Ruined Shadow Space d. Glenn Chan Chi Man Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Philip Keung Ho Man, Tse Kwan Ho, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Ling Man Lung, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, BabyJohn Choi Hong Yik, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Philip Ng Won Lung, Wong Sze Nga, Rating : IIB Length : 94 mins Opening October 31 2020 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 18 2020 (POSTPONED) Opening December 20 2021 The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site: https://bit.ly/hkiff44fullprog [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A social worker commits suicide after killing his family, but he fails and behaves madly in the hospital. Ching, a forensic psychiatrist with special power that can see into people's subconscious space performed an appraisal of him. She finds a voice in his subconscious space inducing him to do all kinds of cruel acts. Ching investigates the social worker's last visited psychiatrist, Doctor Yan. She suspected that he is the voice that taught the patient to kill! Ching asks Crime Unit Sergeant Fat to investigate. Due to patient confidentiality, Ching cannot provide any evidence. When the second murder case happens, Fat investigates Ching's childhood and reveals her traumatized past. Fat begins her question her justice and her motivation...... [ THE 44TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] With the mystical power to delve into people's subconscious, Ching, a psychiatrist, discovers that a social worker is compelled by an inner voice to kill his family and commit suicide. Suspecting his former psychiatrist, Ching collaborates with a cop to investigate, which leads to a revelation from her own traumatized past and casts a doubt over her motivation. In his first big-screen adventure, Glenn Chan delivers an exceptional psychological crime thriller that explores the dichotomy of good and evil urking in our shadows. MISHIMA: THE LAST DEBATE d. Keisuke Toyoshima Rating : I Length : 108 mins. Opening December 16 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/FwIPDIByBuY [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 13 May 1969, University of Tokyo. Eighteen months before Mishima Yukio died by seppuku, the literary giant took the stage at his alma mater for a scintillating debate that has attained legendary status. During the peak of student protests, the radical right-wing author engaged in an intense battle of words about politics, philosophy and the course of Japan with the Zenkyoto, the leftist student group that spearheaded the protest movement. Bringing us back to that momentous time of social unrest and ideological fervour, this documentary reveals rare restored footage of the historic debate filmed by TBS, as well as new interviews with those present at the debate. TOKYO GODFATHER (4K RESTORED VERSION) d. Satoshi Kon Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opeing December 16 2021 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] An unexpected Christmas gift suddenly appears in front of three homeless people in Shinjuku. On Christmas Eve, a middle-aged alcoholic Gin, a transgender woman Hana, and a high school runaway Miyuki find an abandoned baby in a pile of garbage. They named her Kiyoko and Hana believes that she is a gift from God. To search for Kiyoko's birth parents, they start an adventure that is full of miracles on a snowy night in Tokyo. STOMA Can : Jo Hau Yun d. Hung Wing Kit Lam Yiu Sing, Stefan Kollmus, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Chan Wai-man Rating : III Length : 99 mins. Opening December 15 2021 The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site: https://bit.ly/hkiff44fullprog [ THE 44TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The final screenplay by the late cultural icon Julian Lee is finally brought to life by director Kit Hung. Based on Lee's own fight with cancer, the film follows an emotionally harrowing journey endured by young gay photographer Alex, afer he is diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. Abandoned by his brother and his on-again, off-again lover, Alex is forced o face his mortality and the loss of his sexual identity through sheer resilience. A devastating, but ultimately hopeful story of survival and resolve. HK LAN KWAI FONG Can : Heung Gong Lan Guai Fong d. Ng Kwok Wai William Hu (Wu Wai Hong), Lilyco (Kei Jik), Justin Cheung Kin Sing Rating : IIA Length : 92 mins. Opening December 9 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/vHGSQ06KejY Site : https://www.acx-cinemas.com/movie/detail/hong-kong-lan-kwai-fong/236/1/2021-12-04 TERRORIZERS d. Ho Di Wing, Sunny Hu Chih-Hsin Austin Lin, Moon Lee, JC Lin, Annie Chen, Ding Ning, Yao Ai Ning, Tang Chih Wei Rating : IIB Length : 127 mins. Opening December 9 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/EMibzmpON-s [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] TERRORIZERS centers on a group of young lost souls in Taipei city. Through a public slashing incident, the story follows four characters who get entangled in a multi-narrative tale of love, desire, envy and revenge. AMERICAN GIRL d. Fiona Roan Feng-I Karena Lam Ka Yun, Kaiser Chuang, Caitlin Fang, Audrey Lin Rating : IIA Length : 101 mins. Opening December 9 2021 [ CINEMA CITY ] Winter, 2003. Uprooted from Los Angeles after her mother is stricken with breast cancer, thirteen year old Fen struggles to adjust to life in Taipei. As Fen navigates her way through school and reconnects with her long-separated father, her turbulent bond with her mother worsens. Fen drifts further away from her mother through a series of rebellious acts before her younger sister is misdiagnosed with SARS, pushing Fen and her mother towards a heated, long-gestating confrontation. ONE SECOND d. Zhang Yimou Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun, Fan Wei Rating : IIA Length : 102 mins. Opening December 9 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ybt63YLwUq8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] China during the Cultural Revolution. A prisoner escapes from a labour camp. He risks everything in his search for a stolen film reel in which his long-lost daughter appears – for one second. Soon he encounters the thief, an orphaned girl haunted by her own terrible loss. A beautiful, moving and deeply personal homage to the redemptive power of cinema in the vein of Cinema Paradiso from Zhang Yimou, three-time Academy Award® nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. DRIVE MY CAR d. Ryusuke Hamaguchi Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada, Reika Kirishima, Sonia Yuan Rating : III Length : 179 mins. Opening December 9 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Jq0k4HZBFRE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Cannes Film Festival 2021 Winner for Best Screenplay, FIPRESCI Prize and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury. Based on Haruki Murakami's short story, "Drive My Car", from the book "Men without Women: Stories". Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director is happily married to Oto, a screenwriter. However, Oto suddenly dies after leaving behind a secret. Two years later, Kafuku, still unable to fully cope with the loss of his wife, receives an offer to direct a play at a theater festival and drives to Hiroshima with his car. There, he meets Misaki, a reticent woman assigned to become his chauffeur. As they spend time together, Kafuku confronts the mystery of his wife that quietly haunts him. FATE/GRAND ORDER - FINAL SINGUlARITY GRAND TEMPLE OF TIME d. Akai Toshifumi Japanese Animation Length : 94 mins. Opening December 9 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Daw4s3ywvzg [ MCL CINEMA ] After battling their way through all seven Singularities, the Chaldea Security Organization has finally arrived at the endpoint of the Grand Order: The Final Singularity, Grand Temple of Time: Solomon. Now is the time to defeat the root of all evil, Solomon, the King of Mages. Now is the time to reclaim the future. With the final operation looming large, Romani Archaman considers the choices he will soon have to make, Mash Kyrielight dwells on life's limitations, and Fujimaru prepares to receive a new Mystic Code. All their many encounters have led to this moment as Fujimaru and Mash at last embark on their final operation... THE LABYRINTH d. Song Woon Kang Chan-Hee, Park Yoo-Na, Jang Gwang, Lee Hye-Ran, Length : 90 mins. Opening December 9 2021 MONSTA X THE DREAMING d. Oh Yoon-dong, Sung Sun-hyo SHOWNU, MINHYUK, KIHYUN, HYUNGWON, JOOHONEY, I.M Opening December 9 2021 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Is it the knowing Is it the seeing Or Is It The Dreaming Best known for their powerful, iconic, and superb performances, K-pop band MONSTA X is loved by - and devoted to - their countless fans around the world. As a gift to their fandom, this brand-new film gives an intimate look at their rigorous journey over the past six years including exclusive one-on-one interviews with each individual member, personal stories from their time in America, and a special concert clip exclusively for MONBEBE. This unmissable cinema event also includes high-energy musical performances of their chart-topping hits along with an exclusive first-look at their upcoming album. Challenge, evolve, and dream. Celebrate the magnificent achievements and the stunning tomorrow of MONSTA X. [ 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 Opening December 2021 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. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 112 MINS. Opening June 27 2019 (POSTPONED) Opening July 2021 (POSTPONED) Opening 2022 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. 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 (POSTPONED) [ 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? 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 April 2020 (POSTPONED) 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... JUST 1 DAY Can : Cup Ngor Yut Tin Lit : Give Me One Day d. Erica Li Man Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Wong Cho Lam, Kaki Leung, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Michelle Wai Sze Nga Rating : IIA Length : 98 mins. Opening March 7 2021 at the Dublin International Film Festival Opening June 2021 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening 2022 Teaser : https://youtu.be/4ariqqcgCE8 Site : https://watch.eventive.org/vmdiff/play/602bbfd9e11dee0061a959de [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Mosaic, an urban sketcher suffering from ALS, reunites with Angelfish, a bank teller and his old primary school classmate, at a school function. When his condition worsens, Mosaic asks Angelfish to fulfill his one last wish: To be his girlfriend for just one day. Over the course of the day, Angelfish's appreciation of this city and of life is reignited. [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART ] a woman agrees to be a dying man's girlfriend for one day. WHERE THE WIND BLOWS AKA : 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, Belinda Yan, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Rose Chan Ka Wun Rating : IIB Length : 143 mins. Opening April 1 2021 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival (CANCELLED) Site: https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=935 [ 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 naivete, 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? SEPTET: THE STORY OF HONG KONG Can : Chuk Yun Lok Dui Lit : Seven Person Band AKA : OCTET: THE STORY OF HONG KONG AKA : Bak Bo Boon AKA : Eight and a Half d. Johnnie To Kei Fung (BONANZA), Tsui Hark (CONVERSATON IN DEPTH), Ann Hui On Wa (HEADMASTER), Ringo Lam Lan Tung (ASTRAY), Patrick Tam Ka Ming (TENDER IS THE NIGHT), Sammo Hung Kam Bo (EXERCISE), Yuen Wo Ping (HOMECOMING) Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Sire Ma Choi, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Gouw Ian Iskandar (Ng King Toh), Yuen Wah, Ashley Lam Hoi Ling, Ng Wing Sze, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Eric Tsui Ho Cheung, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Royce Lam Yu Hin, Chung King Fai, Cheung Tat Ming, Emotion Cheung Kam Ching, Lam Suet, Lawrence Lau Kwok Cheung, Length : 111 mins. Opening October 21 2020 at the Busan International Film Festival Opening April 1 2021 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=937 Trailer : https://youtu.be/SIKsNK5Ce4M [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] 7 of Hong Kong's most renowned directors explore the history of Hong Kong through their unique artistic visions. [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Johnnie To ropes in six fellow veteran Hong Kong filmmakers for this highly anticipated omnibus. Each one of the short films covers a different period in the city's recent history, including Sammo Hung's nostalgia-tinged piece about his martial arts training, the late Ringo Lam's poignant tribute to his hometown, Ann Hui's quietly moving ode to the educators, and To's dark comedy about three friends' bonanza. Shot entirely on 35mm film, this is a momentous cinematic event that no Hong Kong film fan will want to miss. TWELVE DAYS Can : 12 Yut d. Aubrey Lam Oi Wa Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Edward Ma Chi Wai Length : 89 mins. Opening October 27 2021 at the 18th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival fb : https://www.facebook.com/film.Twelvedays Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/57 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] In 2000, screenwriter Aubrey Lam made her directorial debut with Twelve Nights, a heartrending romantic drama that unravels a doomed relationship over a dozen episodes. Two decades later, Lam offers up another searing dissection of modern romance with this long-awaited thematic continuation. Like Twelve Nights, Twelve Days depicts 12 scenes of a tumultuous marriage, from its blissful beginning through its bitter collapse. On day one, Jeannie and Simon seem to have the makings of a perfect marriage, but the following 11 vignettes reveal the various conflicts, both big and small, that slowly eat away at their bond. Love may build a marriage, but Twelve Days shows that reality can just as easily shatter it. THE DISHWASHER SQUAD Can : Sai Woon Tin Tuen Lit : Dish Washing Heavenly Team AKA : Dai Sun Yi Lit : Big Business AKA : Dai Project d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Poon Chan Leung, Will Lee Ho Hin, Wayi, Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen, Buber Mak Wing Nam, Anita Chui Bik Ka, Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Charmaine Lee Si Yan, Wong Jing Man, Length : 100 mins. Opening September 27 2012 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Opening October 28 2021 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/dishwasher Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/60 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] After seeing yet another of his ham-fisted start-ups go belly up, slacker-scion Kuen is lured by his best friend, Lun, to buy up a dishwashing business. When they realise the deal's a scam, they decide to pull a quick one too: they sign up mentally disabled people to the payroll to pocket subsidies from the government. But with the help of a tenacious social worker, this motley crew thrive thanks to their compassion and a lot of hard work. Scriptwriter Toni Shum Sek-yin's directorial debut is an inspiring fact-based tale about the importance of giving everyone a chance to be their best selves. Acting together for the first time, Cheng and Jen make a winning team in this breezy local comedy. [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA ] Chan Shi Kyun and Yu Chi Lun have been long time friends . They recklessly bought a dishwashing factory on the cheap but discover that the business is in a financial ruin and has no employees while existing contracts must be honored at the risk of financial penalty. To solve their problem, they decided to hire through a social worker so they will be eligible "special social enterprise" government subsidy in this crowd-pleasing comedy. (windowsonworlds.com) POKEMON THE MOVIE: KOKO d. Tetsuo Yajima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 100 mins. SOCIAL DISTANCING AKA : SOCIAL DISTANCE Can : Din Ji Ling d. Gilitte Leung Bik Chi Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Zeno Koo Ting Hin, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Paco Wong Hing Nam, Moss Wu (Ng Chi Mak), Lee Li, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Opening January 2022 (POSTPONED) [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Cherry is a typical internet-obsessed woman who spends her days on her phone. After seeing a warning about an "e-ghost" in YouTube, she encounters numerous strange occurrences that force her to believe its existence. When the "e-ghost" takes control of her family, she must reach into the demons in her memories to free herself of the demon in her phone. ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT? Can : Yit Dai Wong Si Lit : Tropical Past d. Wen Shipei Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Sylvia Chang, Opening January 13 2022 (POSTPONED) TOKYO REVENGERS d. Tsutomu Hanabusa Takumi Kitamura, Yuki Yamada, Ryo Yoshizawa, Yosuke Sugino, Mio Imada Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening January 20 2022 (POSTPONED) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Takemichi Hanagaki leads a dead-end life in a run-down apartment while working part-time at a job for a younger manager who treats him like an idiot. Then one day, he learns that a girl he used to date during his hooligan days in middle school, Hinata Tachibana, and her brother, Naoto, have been murdered by the Kanto area's most illainous hoodlums, Tokyo Manji. The very next day, Takemichi is standing on a train platform when he is suddenly pushed onto the tracks. But instead of dying, Takemichi is transported ten years into the past where he is reunited with Hinata's younger brother, Naoto. "10 years from now, Hinata and you will be killed" he tells Naoto, thus altering the future. Hinata still doesn't survive, but Naoto does, becoming a police detective. Returning to the present day, Takemichi recruits Naoto's help in returning to the past to crush Tokyo Manji and save his Hinata's life once and for all. All Takemichi needs to do to travel through time is to shake hands with Naoto in either the present or the past. But to save Hinata and break free from a life of running away, Takemichi must take on Kanto's most powerful syndicate, the Tokyo Manji gang! NEW KUNG FU CULT MASTER 1 Can : SUN YI TIN TOH LUNG GEI JI GAU YEUNG SUN GUNG d. Wong Jing , Keung Kwok Man Raymond Lam Fung, Janice Man, Yun Qianqian, Sabrina Qiu, Tsui Kam Kong, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Rebecca Zhu, Lok Ying Kwan, Jade Leung Jung, Tin Kai Man, Lam Tze Chung, Derek Kwok Ching Hung, Louis Fan Siu Wong, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Chen Zhan, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Ken Hung Cheuk Lap Opening January 28 2022 in Singapore Opening January 31 2022 online in Mainland China [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber have set off numerous bloodbaths and carnage in the kungfu world. Wudang master Zhang Cuishan lives in the Shangri-La Ice and Fire Island with his family, away from the dissension and bloodshed. Twelve years later, they were ambushed when returning to Wudang for the 100-year-old birthday celebration of his master Zhang Sanfeng. Their young son Zhang Wuji was orphaned. A secret power tries to instigate the Big Six Sects to annihilate the Ming Sect. Wuji shows up to rescue, eventually emerges as Lord of Ming Sect. The Big Six Sects are attacked one after another, Wuji sets off for Dadu for rescue. Everyone around Wuji has their own plot. His perspective of good and evil have switched. Shall he trust the princess of the Yuan Empire Zhao Min, the master of Emei Sect Zhiruo or the holy lady of the Ming Sect Xiaozhao? CHILLI LAUGH STORY Can : Hap Ga Lat Lit : Spicy Whole Family d. Coba Cheng Chun Him Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Ronald Cheng Chun Kei, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Matthew Chow Hoi Kwong, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Lo Hoi Pang, Tam Yuk Ying, Donald Tong Kim Hong Opening February 1 2022 (POSTPONED) Trailer : https://youtu.be/fIjEQpp4YsU Teaser : https://youtu.be/ZPRMeWKIZKg [ MCL CINEMA ] The COVID-19 pandemic offered white-collar workers everywhere the chance to work from home. At first, it seemed like a luxury to be able to work outside the shackles of the office, but people quickly realized that it could also drive them insane. For Coba, work-from-home has led to a daily cage match with his family. When he inadvertently learns that his mother's homemade chili sauce is a hit with his co-workers, he convinces his family to turn the chili sauce into an online business in order to divert their attention away from conflicts. However, Coba didn’t expect that the sauce would become a timely internet sensation, thanks to families eating at home more often during the pandemic. From deciding which type of bottle to use for the chili sauce, long-hidden family conflicts are on the verge of erupting again. Soon enough, the family's daily tug-of-wars become even spicier than chili sauce...... LOVE SUDDENLY Can : Fut Yin Sum Dung d. Mak Ho Bong Roxanne Tong Lok Man, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Edward Ma Chi Wai, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Anson Kong Yip Sang, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Chloe So Ho Yi, Shirley Chan Yan Yin Trailer : https://youtu.be/XXwfWDvdf5Y ig : https://www.instagram.com/movie_lovesuddenly/ Opening February 1 2022 (POSTPONED) BLUE ISLAND Can : Yau Wat Ji Doh Lit : Depression Island d. Chan Tze-woon Length : 95 mins. Opening at the International Film Festival Rotterdam Bright Future Site : https://iffr.com/en/expanded/2022/films/blue-island [ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM ] Although the Chinese government promised that Hong Kong would retain separate status until 2047, in recent years the Chinese state has consolidated its power over the metropolis. Large-scale protests by the populace have been brutally suppressed. This mix of documentary, fiction, and visions of the future reveals the current state of desolate depression among the people of Hong Kong. "A desperate attempt to capture the final moments of a sinking island", as maker Chan Tze-woon himself puts it. In four chapters, Chan looks back at previous moments of resistance and revolution on the island: in 1967, 1973, and 1989. He shows how the activists of then are faring now. Some still burn with righteous fire, while others are disillusioned or have been bought off by the system. The past is presented in fictional scenes, with today's activists playing those of yesteryear. As one of the young demonstrators observes of her predecessor: "All the hardships he endured seem to be repeating in our generation." DON'T FORGET I LOVE YOU Can : But Yiu Mong Gei Ngor Oi Nei d. Barbara Wong Chun Chun Gulnazar, Jasper Liu, Zhang Xinyi, Edward Ma Chi Wai, Zhang Yang, Luo Ji Opening February 2022 (POSTPONED) Teaser : https://youtu.be/rIH7pFmAyVk Teaser 2 : https://youtu.be/D_q9lwYGuHQ DEATH NOTICE Can : Um Sat Fung Bo Lit : Assassination Storm AKA : DEATH NOTIFY AKA : 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, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Philip Keung Ho Man, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Pakho Chau, Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik 6 Wing (Lok Wing), Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Length : 100 mins. Opening December 2019 (POSTPONED) Opening December 9 2021 (POSTPONED) Opening March 31 2022 (POSTPONED) Trailer : https://youtu.be/KJkRLYQgTu4 [ 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. SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE Can : Yut Lo Tung Hung d. Judy Chu Fung Han Kara Wai Ying Hung, Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Karena Ng Chin Yu, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Janis Chan Bui Yi Opening September 2021 (POSTPONED) Opening March 31 2022 (POSTPONED) [ SCREEN DAILY ] In this family drama, the young protagonist wants to get away from her blind parents at all costs, but when the opportunity comes, she realizes that she cannot cut all ties with them. BREAKOUT BROTHERS 2 Can : Toh Yuk Hing Dai 2 d. Mak Ho Bong Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Tyson Chak, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Stephen Wong Cheung Hing, Thor Lok Chun Wai, Christine Ng Wing Mei, Larine Tang Yueping, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Joe Junior Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening January 13 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening April 28 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Q_e-pFUWvQY [ MCL CINEMA ] Ho Chun, a young entrepreneur, is sent to jail. By implementing his philosophy in the business world that money can solve any problems, Ho Chun offers Big Roller, Kin Tin, Scar and Ho Ching a considerable amount of money for assisting him to breakout from jail. However, Big Roller and his gang reject the offer since they believe serving their sentences is the only right thing to do. It leaves Ho Chun with no choice but using other extreme methods to force Big Roller and his gang to commit. KINMOZA THE MOVIE: THANK YOU!! d. Munenori Nawa Japnaese Animation Length : 82 mins. Opening April 28 2022 [ MCL CINEMA ] Shinobu Omiya, a Japanese girl who has a great interest in Western culture, once met an English girl called Alice during a homestay in Britain. Now, they've reunited in Japan, and they're in the same class together! Time flies when Shinobu and Alice enjoy school life with their friends Aya, Yoko, and Karen. This time, they are going to Nara and Kyoto for the school trip during their third year of high school. What will be happened during their first trip? And after the school trip, it's time for them to think about each course. What is the future chosen by them? GHOST WEDDING Can : Ming Fun AKA : Yuet Gai Lit : Crossing The LIne d. Tony Leung Hung Wah Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Rose Chan Ka Wun, Ava Liu (Yu Kiu), Helena Law Lan, Cheung Tat Ming, Shirley Yim (Suet Lei) Rating : IIB Length : 89 mins. Opening May 5 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/H13z-a9n-m8 BUTT DETECTIVE THE MOVIE: THE SECRET OF SOUFFLE ISLAND AND SHINKAI NO SURVIVAL Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 80 mins. Opening May 5 2022 PARANOIA AGENT PART 2 d. Satoshi Kon Rating : III Length : 147 mins. Opening January 13 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening May 5 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ff2GCW_xQfs [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The only TV animation series created by legendary Japanese anime director Satoshi Kon. Tsukiko Sagi, a shy character designer, is attacked by a mysterious roller boy with a baseball bat. Similar incidents occur one after another and all victims have been under extreme pressure before they are assaulted. Does the roller boy exist? Or it is just a pipe dream for people to escape from reality? THE BATTLE AT LAKE CHANGJIN II d. Tsui Hark Wu Jing, Jackson Yee, Duan Yihong, Zhang Hanyu, Zhu Yawen, Li Chen, Elvis Han, Geng Le, Du Chun Rating : IIB Length : 149 mins. Opening May 12 2022 [ MCL CINEMA ] During the second battle of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, the 9th Corps Command issues an order for the 7th Infantry Company to attack the Sumun Bridge. The 7th Company suffers a tough march to the Sumun Bridge. The soldiers are near their limits, every step forward in the midst of the harsh weather only means another great challenge to the body and mind... When they inch close to the Sumun Bridge, the 7th Company perseveres with sheer and steel-like willpower. They bomb and destroy every attempt the US Army makes to repair the Bridge. Three grueling clashes – and the 7th Company finally manage to block the US Army's retreat to Xingnan Port. SPECIAL DELIVERY d. Park Dae-Min Park So Dam, Kim Eui-Sung, Song Sae-Byeok Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening January 13 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening May 12 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/KoEQbtBlaSA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "I deliver everything that the post office service does not handle." Eun-ha, who is a normal junkyard employee, secretly works as a delivery clerk that deals with unusual delivery request. One day, Eun-ha heads to Seoul to pick up a client who is involved in a gambling crime that wants to flee overseas. However, Eun-ha meets the client's young son at the pick-up point, instead of the client himself. Kyung-pil, a current police officer who is actually masterminding the whole gambling crime, chases after the missing child who has the security key to the bank account that holds 30 million dollars. After a long pursuit from Seoul to Busan, Eun-ha fights against the police to protect the child! FIRST GENTLEMAN d. Hayato Kawai Kei Tanaka, Miki Nakatani Opening May 12 2022 WHAT DID YOU EAT YESTERDAY? THE MOVIE d. Kazuhito Nakae Hidetoshi Nishijima, Seiyo Uchino, Koji Yamamoto, Hayato Isomura, Hokuto Matsumura, Misako Tanaka Length : 120 mins. Opening May 12 2022 [ MCL CINEMA ] Shiro Kakei, a serious and reserved lawyer, and Kenji Yabuki, a cheerful and outgoing hairdresser, are a middle-aged gay couple living in Tokyo. Sharing the subtleties of day-to-day life while having a delicious meal is the most precious moment to them. Under Shiro's proposal, they go to Kyoto to celebrate Kenji’s birthday. But somethings happen during the Kyoto trip, which makes them hesitate to tell their true feelings... JUJUTSU KAISEN: ZERO d. Park Sunghoo Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 105 mins. Opening May 19 2022 Teaser : https://youtu.be/xC-chvgpI9k [ MCL CINEMA ] Yuta Okkotsu witnessed the death of his childhood sweetheart in a traffic accident. "Promise me we'll marry each other when we grow up!" Rika was turned into a cursed spirit. Haunted by her spirit, Okkotsu wanted to end his life. But he was taken to the Jujutsu High by the most powerful Jujutsu Sorcerer, Satoru Gojo. There, Okkotsu met his new classmates: Maki Zen'in, Toge Inumaki, and Panda. There, he made a decision. "I want to have the courage to live on!" "I'll break Rika's curse at Jujutsu High." On the other hand, a mysterious villain has shown up. He is none other than Suguru Geto, the man banished by Jujutsu High for the massacre of innocent lives in cold blood. Suguru wants to build a paradise of Jujutsu Sorcerers and eliminate all non-sorcerers. He will unleash a thousand curses in Shinjuku and Kyoto. Can Okkotsu stop Suguru before it's too late? Can he break Rika's curse? MEMORIES Can : Wu Yik Sam Bo Kuk Lit : Memory Trilogy d. Katsuhiro Otomo, Koji Morimoto, Tensai Okamura Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 113 mins. Opening May 26 2022 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] From the creative supervision of Katsuhiro OTOMO ("STEAMBOY", "SHORT PEACE"), comes "MEMORIES", a three-part work based on OTOMO's three original stories. ("MAGNETIC ROSE") Set in outer space at the end of the 21st century, the 1st part tells the story of two engineers who encounter the apparition of a female opera singer in an abandoned space freighter... ("STINK BOMB") The 2nd story is a satirical tale of a young lab technician who accidentally swallows experimental pills... ("CANNON FODDER") The 3rd part depicts war-time life in an imaginary world, using a characteristic camerawork. LOOK UP Can : Yut Yeung Dik Tin Hung Lit : The Same Sky d. Daniel Chan Yee-Hang, Tim Poon, Hau Chor Fung, Yip Ching Hang Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Shek Sau, Chu Pak Him, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Anna Ng Yuen Yee,Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Alex Lam Tak Shun, Philip Keung Ho Man, Hubert Wu Hung Kwan, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Jackie Kwok Tung Choi, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Bobular Wong Sing Yui, Wong Yik Ho, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Cecilia So Lai Shan, Bipin Karma Opening July 1 2022 FAR FAR AWAY Can : Yuen Lo Shan Ka La d. Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin) Kaki Sham, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Hanna Chan, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Crystal Cheung Man Ka Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening November 14 2021 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 24 2021 (Preview) Opening February 10 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening May 30 2022 (Advanced Screening) Opening August 4 2022 Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/59 [ MCL CINEMA ] A 28-year-old IT geek, Hau, is a mediocre but warm-hearted introvert, and so far, he has only been in love once. Surprisingly, this year he ends up getting romantically involved with five different women. The one thing they have in common is that they all live in far flung parts of Hong Kong. After taking 5 intensive relationship courses within these 365 days, will he find "the-one"? [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Indie writer-director Amos Why (Dot 2 Dot, Napping Kid) literally traveled to the far-flung corners of Hong Kong for this sweet coming-of-age romantic comedy. After years as a prominent sidekick, Kaki Shum finally gets his first crack at playing the lead. A computer- savvy Casanova to boot, with his turn as a 28-year-old I.T. geek who suddenly finds himself the object of affection for five attractive women within the same year. The quintet share virtually no similar traits except one quirky thing: they all live in remote corners of Hong Kong. Seeing our heartthrob's struggles in getting there's half the fun, though: all that travelling allows Why to offer his audience a chance to see and appreciate parts of the city they rarely get to experience. TABLE FOR SIX Can : Fan Hei Gung Sum Lit : Rice Drama Invades The Heart d. Sunny Chan Wing Sun Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Minchen Lin, Peter Chan Charm Man Opening February 1 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening Mid Autumn Festival 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/k7BdhlOT0ME Teaser : https://youtu.be/TgfcHM8rHuM Music Video : https://youtu.be/B_RXfmvKYrE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Men of the Dragon" helmer Sunny Chan directs this ensemble comedy that revolves around a family gathering gone sour. To big brother Dai, nothing is more satisfying than dining with his two younger half-siblings. But when his old flame shows up as his brother's girlfriend, kitchen nightmare strikes and it’s up to his part-time girlfriend to simmer down the situation. --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * LO TA YOU "ENCORE" CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Saturday, June 4 2022 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E Green St., Pasadena CA TICKET PRICES: $ 128, 108, 88, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/lo-ta-you-la Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 626-786-1881 Ng Hing Kee Rosemead 626-931-6688 America Asia Travel Center 117 E Garvey Ave, Monetery Park CA 91755 626-571-2988 18414 Colima Rd., Rowland Heights CA 626-810-4388 1230-B S Golden West Ave., Arcadia CA 626-821-1986 * JOEY YUNG LOVE IN NIAGARA FALLS CONCERT IN CANADA DATE AND TIME: Sunday, October 17 2021 @ 7 PM Sunday, December 13 2020 @ 7 PM (POSTPONED) Sunday, May 31 2019 @ 7 PM (POSTPONED) Sunday, April 24 2022 @ 7 PM (POSTPONED) VENUE LOCATION: Fallsview Casino's Entertainment Centre Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada https://www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/entertainment/event/ec-joey-yung TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000584CED1F6055 * CHRIS WONG, WEN ZHANG VENUE DATE : Saturday, May 21 2022 @ 5 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Cache Creek Events Center Cache Creek Casino Resort 14455 CA-16 Brooks CA 95606 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 228, 188, 158, 118, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Jade Entertainment www.jadeentertain.com * HUANG PIN YUAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 23 2022 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : Reno Ballroom 401 N Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://sellingticket.us/huang-pin-yuan * JOEY YUNG "LOVE IN VANCOUVER" CONCERT IN CANADA DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 19 2021 @ 8 PM Monday, December 7 2020 @ 8 PM (POSTPONED) Wednesday, May 27 2020 @ 8 PM (Postponed) Wednesday, April 20, 2022 @ 8PM (POSTPONED) Sunday, November 13 2022 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St., Vancouver BC Canada TICKET PRICES: VIP CA $ 168, 138, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Canton Productions http://cantonproductions.com/JoeyYung.html * HUANG PIN YUAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Saturday night/Sunday, April 17 2022 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION : Caesars Atlantic City Hotel and Casino 2100 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 168, 128, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://99concerts.com/ New York Chinatown Golden Express 5 Division St. 2FL (212) 966-8433 Tin Ma Majestic Vacations 6 Elizabeth St. (212) 385-1688 Flushing: YES Holidays 136-85 Roosevelt Ave. 2000C (718) 939-9069 Majestic Vacations 38-08 Union St. 9G (718) 640-9899 Brooklyn Graceful Furniture 5206 8th Ave. (718) 633-9056 * SHOW LO JENNIE HSIEH DANCING WORLD DATE AND TIME: Saturday, February 26 2022 @ 7 PM (CANCELLED) VENUE LOCATION : The Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E Green St., Pasadena CA https://99concerts.com/dancing-world TICKET PRICES: $ 158, 128, 88, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B005B9290021415 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 626-786-1881 Ng Hing Kee Rosemead 626-931-6688 America Asia Travel Center 117 E Garvey Ave, Monetery Park CA 91755 626-571-2988 18414 Colima Rd., Rowland Heights CA 626-810-4388 1230-B S Golden West Ave., Arcadia CA 626-821-1986 * SHOW LO JENNIE HSIEH DANCING WORLD DATE AND TIME: Sunday, February 20 2022 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION : Reno Ballroom 401 N Center St., Reno NV https://sellingticket.us/dancing-world-concert TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Online : https://sellingticket.us/dancing-world-concert * WILLIAM SO WING HONG DATE AND TIME : Friday, February 18 2022 @ 9PM (POSTPONED) Friday, September 2 2022 @ 9 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Ballroom at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For Thursday April 21 2022 10 SCHEMES IN ANTIQUES Can : Gu Dong Guk Jung Guk d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Lei Jiayin, Li Xian, Xin Zhilei, Ge You 9 ANITA Can : Mui Yim Fong d. Longman Leung Louise Wong Tanni, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Tony Yang, David Siu Chung Hung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Harriet Yeung, Wong Chun, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Waise Lee Chi Hung, Ranya Lee Man, Jason Chan Pak Yu, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), 8 DRIVE MY CAR d. Ryusuke Hamaguchi Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada, Reika Kirishima, Sonia Yuan 7 G STORM Can : G Fung Bo d. David Lam Tak Luk Louis Koo Tin Lok, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Rosyam Nor, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Janelle Sing (Anika Xia Yan), Dick Liu Kai Chi, Dada Chan Jing, Lo Hoi Pang, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Toby Chan Ting Yan, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Ding Haifeng, Sienna Li (Lee Yan Ngok), Kendy Cheung King Yan, Liu Mengna (Lau Mong Na), Elisa Ye (Yip Hei Yuet), Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Eddie Kwan Lai Kit, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Li Fung, Ken Law Ho Ming, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Jason Wu Cheuk Hei, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Brian Chan On Lap 6 THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT d. Tom Gormican Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris 5 CUBE d. Yasuhiko Shimizu Masaki Suda, Masaki Okada, Hikaru Tashiro, Takumi Saito, Anne Watanabe, Kotaro Yoshida 4 SCREAM d. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillet Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courtney Cox, Jack Quaid, Jenna Ortega 3 SING 2 d. Garth Jennings Illumination Animation English Voices: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Whitterspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Seth McFarland 2 MOONFALL d. Roland Emmerich Halle Barry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Pena, Charlie Plummer, Wenwen Yu, Donald Sutherland 1 FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE d. David Yates Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Callum Turner, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Mads Mikkelsen ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS SCHEMES IN ANTIQUES Rating : IIA Length : 123 mins. Opening January 13 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening April 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/EQfHR9W3_08 [ MCL CINEMA ] Miss Kido from Japan is about to return a Buddha head of Wu Zetian Mingtang in the Tang Dynasty to China, but she indicated that the descendants of Xu Family, the white character door of the "Five Vessels", an authoritative organization of the cultural relics industry, would come to receive it. And the descendants of Xu's family wish, although they have a talent for ancient times, they have no ambitions. The appearance of the Buddha's head disrupted his life. The entrustment of the granddaughter Huang Yanyan, the head of Wumai, the bizarre death of his father, the persecution of Wumai genius medicine, and the grandfather's death's follow-up and the pursuit of the mysterious man, the wish must be entangled by the forces of all parties to find out the truth of the Buddha's head. ANITA Can : Mui Yim Fong d. Longman Leung Louise Wong Tanni, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Tony Yang, David Siu Chung Hung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Harriet Yeung, Wong Chun, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Waise Lee Chi Hung, Ranya Lee Man, Jason Chan Pak Yu, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Rating : IIB Length : 137 mins. Opening October 15 2021 at the Busan International Film Festival Opening October 16 2021 (Preview) Opening November 12 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/nHn3hhZI7Iw Teaser : https://youtu.be/0VcPpH06bOw [ 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. [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A household name in Hong Kong, queen of Canto pop, Anita Mui was the very definition of a cultural icon during Hong Kong's golden age in the eighties and nineties. With a career that began at the age of 4 in an amusement park, Mui dedicated almost her whole life to music. Behind stardom, her personal life, passion at work and the love for friends made her an irreplaceable role model of "The Daughter of Hong Kong". The film opens with her final concert and looks back on her life and legacy. G STORM Length : 93 mins. Opening December 31 2021 Teaser : https://youtu.be/mJiX1TOWlwc Trailer : https://youtu.be/wknnaRuF0dk [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] William Luk solves the terrorist attack in the ICAC Symposium in Thailand, but therefore targeted by the terrorist. William is investigating a corruption case in Immigration Department, but soon finds it links with human trafficking in Thailand. The Princess Ariya from Thailand visits Hong Kong for a global forum and attacked by the terrorist. Things linked together and William suspects an undercover terrorist is hiding inside the forces... DRIVE MY CAR d. Ryusuke Hamaguchi Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada, Reika Kirishima, Sonia Yuan Rating : III Length : 179 mins. Opening December 9 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Jq0k4HZBFRE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Cannes Film Festival 2021 Winner for Best Screenplay, FIPRESCI Prize and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury. Based on Haruki Murakami's short story, "Drive My Car", from the book "Men without Women: Stories". Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director is happily married to Oto, a screenwriter. However, Oto suddenly dies after leaving behind a secret. Two years later, Kafuku, still unable to fully cope with the loss of his wife, receives an offer to direct a play at a theater festival and drives to Hiroshima with his car. There, he meets Misaki, a reticent woman assigned to become his chauffeur. As they spend time together, Kafuku confronts the mystery of his wife that quietly haunts him. ------------ For the week starting April 16 2022 (Week 15) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 REBOUND Anson Kong/Alton Wong https://youtu.be/O5fXXbjT_Mc 4 REGRESSION Can : Mau Jung Lo Pung Yau Terence Lam Ka Him https://youtu.be/bvhbM0JGsx4 3 HAVE ME Can : Yau Ngor Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/BjJ9CPjjIxw 2 SWEETLY Can : Bo Fook Sik Long Man Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/k2W2RGDOtaw 1 THE BODY BEHIND Can : Sun Hau Sun Endy Chow Kwok Yin https://youtu.be/1R1DjS3kWLo TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 LITTLE PEOPLE Cath Wong Yin https://youtu.be/FRDTKHreG3s 4 FIRST SECOND Can : Dai Yut Miu Justin Lo (Juk Tin) (feat. Ted Lo) https://youtu.be/aBYBPCde4_I 3 BREAKIN' MY HEART Yumi Chung Yau Mei https://youtu.be/FA0G4uLnG8Q 2 MISSING YOU Can : Cup Si Hung Lok Kaho Hung https://youtu.be/ocxIKEbKOFs 1 SWEETLY Can : Bo Fook Sik Long Man Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/k2W2RGDOtaw METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 UNREQUITED LOVE Can : Mok Hau Fa Shui Ying Chi Yuet https://youtu.be/trqulifBCao 4 FALLEN4U Jaime Cheung Tin Wing https://youtu.be/H9AYbYXjLeA 3 HAPPY ME Jerald https://youtu.be/lbTM-OCvX0c 2 NAZCA LINES Can : Lap Si Ka Sin JW https://youtu.be/afqDcLPAdeM 1 STILL NAIVE Can : Yau Ji Mei Yuen Raymond Lam Fung https://youtu.be/y0DJTvny0Bc COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 ELEVATOR Edan Lui Cheuk On https://youtu.be/7xKrSRNL-eU 4 NAZCA LINES Can : Lap Si Ka Sin JW https://youtu.be/afqDcLPAdeM 3 DOCTOR I AIN'T SICK Can : Yi Sun Ngor Mo Ban Pong Nan (Nam Yik Bong) Featuring: Matt Force https://youtu.be/UVIhHcKMi7s 2 EMBRACE YOURSELF Can : Sai Gai Yu Nei Mo Guan Panther Chan Lui https://youtu.be/lgGuqKCS9VM 1 SWEETLY Can : Bo Fook Sik Long Man Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/k2W2RGDOtaw RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 TAKE YOUR PILLS Can : Gein Ji Yin Ban Deep Ng Ho Hong https://youtu.be/kzRVHvNFwNs 4 REBOUND Anson Kong/Alton Wong https://youtu.be/O5fXXbjT_Mc 3 BREAKIN' MY HEART Yumi Chung Yau Mei https://youtu.be/FA0G4uLnG8Q 2 THE ROAD NOT TAKEN Can : Ngor Doh AP Anson Poon Yu Him https://youtu.be/9FuhHTxAjSQ 1 SWEETLY Can : Bo Fook Sik Long Man Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/k2W2RGDOtaw ------ For the week starting April 9 2022 (Week 15) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 SWEETLY Can : Bo Fook Sik Long Man Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/k2W2RGDOtaw 4 THE BODY BEHIND Can : Sun Hau Sun Endy Chow Kwok Yin https://youtu.be/1R1DjS3kWLo 3 REGRESSION Can : Mau Jung Lo Pung Yau Terence Lam Ka Him https://youtu.be/bvhbM0JGsx4 2 REBOUND Anson Kong/Alton Wong https://youtu.be/O5fXXbjT_Mc 1 GLACIER Can : Yip Lok Bing Chuen Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) https://youtu.be/mB6IJXHi95A TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 FIRST SECOND Can : Dai Yut Miu Justin Lo (Juk Tin) (feat. Ted Lo) https://youtu.be/aBYBPCde4_I 4 MISSING YOU Can : Cup Si Hung Lok Kaho Hung https://youtu.be/ocxIKEbKOFs 3 BREAKIN' MY HEART Yumi Chung Yau Mei https://youtu.be/FA0G4uLnG8Q 2 SWEETLY Can : Bo Fook Sik Long Man Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/k2W2RGDOtaw 1 DOUBLE YOU Can : Leung Gor Nei G.E.M. https://youtu.be/qj5k19iT63A METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 REGRESSION Can : Mau Jung Lo Pung Yau Terence Lam Ka Him https://youtu.be/bvhbM0JGsx4 4 BREAKIN' MY HEART Yumi Chung Yau Mei https://youtu.be/FA0G4uLnG8Q 3 DUKE IT OUT Can : Yut Kuet Go Ha Tsang Lok Tung https://youtu.be/jW-OQ83U358 2 REBOUND Anson Kong/Alton Wong https://youtu.be/O5fXXbjT_Mc 1 SAVE A DAY TO BREATHE WITH YOU Can : Lau Yut Tin Yu Nei Chuen Sik Ian Chan Cheuk Yin https://youtu.be/uuV8wZ_P8r4 COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 5 SWEETLY Can : Bo Fook Sik Long Man Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/k2W2RGDOtaw 4 TEMPTRESS MOON Can : Fung Yuet Pandora https://youtu.be/hyYq4GX43gM 3 NOBODY BUT YOURSELF Can : Moot Yau Yun Hor Yi Wai Nei Hung Fook Fu Jak Alfred Hui Ting Hung https://youtu.be/8LSbRZKVIdw 2 NEVER-NEVER LAND Collar https://youtu.be/0dZ3tx2se-o 1 TOMORROW AGA https://youtu.be/XwdlDlux8A4 RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 FIRST SECOND Can : Dai Yut Miu Justin Lo (Juk Tin) (feat. 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