From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (December 28 2023) 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. Connie Chan Bo Chu who celebrates her birthday on January 1st B. Kenny Kwan Chi Bun who celebrates his birthday on December 30th C. Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen who celebrates her birthday on December 28th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2024/01/03) The Hong Kong Box Office Co. Ltd. summed up the 2023 Hong Kong film market overall situation. According to film box office total revenue, the 2023 total box office was HK$ 1,433,169,125 and returning to the 2011 level of HK$ 1,392,170,518. Due to the pandemic in 2022, the 104 day cinema closing and different level of admission restrictions made the situation different from 2023 and could not be compared. Yet in comparison to before the pandemic, the 2019 total box office was HK$ 1,923,194,409, the decline was 25.48%. Obviously last year the film industry box office revenue indeed was not very ideal, conceivably many factors like the increase of overseas vacation after the pandemic, the pandemic production halt that left few film choices, or consumer spending format changes, made the overall film and cinema market poor and unable to return to the before pandemic level. The Hong Kong Box Office Co. Ltd hoped that the audience in the new year would be able to go to the movies more to support the film industry. Veteran filmmaker Tin Kai Man was not surprised to hear about the brutal 2023 total film box office, feeling that the less than ideal box office could be traced. He said, "Foreign films in recent years have been using hero special effects as their selling points. The audience already felt tired, watching one less wouldn't be a loss. Hong Kong films faced restrictions from minority subjects and co-production formulas and kept the audience away; the poor economy, overseas vacations, the attractive level of the films, they were all reasons that impacted the box office revenue." Some felt that the film releases were lacking. In 2023 267 films were released, 62 less than before the pandemic in 2019. The decrease could also be one of the reasons. Tin Kai Man said, "The amount of release isn't short, only the audience has more choices like online streaming platform and their movie viewing habits changed. It is an extremely large alarm for the Hong Kong film market future. I of course don't hope to see Hong Kong's future dim, but at the current level I don't see any breakthrough. I hope the industry and all the stakeholders would focus on this problem." Although the market forecast remained unclear, the Andy Lau Tak Wa and Tony Leung Chiu Wai starred blockbuster THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) performed well. Opening on December 30th, as of January 1st its box office already exceeded HK$ 13.6 million and its mainland box office also passed 220 million RMB. The Lau Tak Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Eddie Peng Yu-Yan starred I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG) already opened in the mainland and also made over 220 million RMB. The film would open on January 11th in Hong Kong. The January 1st to December 31st 2023 top ten highest grossing Hong Kong and non Hong Kong film box office information are as below: TOP TEN HIGHEST GROSSING HONG KONG FILM 10 IT REMAINS (August 24-December 6 2023) 10,346,153 9 WHERE THE WIND BLOWS (February 17-May 17 2023) 11,260,914 8 MAD FATE (April 20-July 13 2023) 11,703,729 7 ONE MORE CHANCE (June 29-September 10 2023) 13,016,296 6 THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL (July 27-September 13 2023) 14,029,537 5 EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL (January 21-April 29 2023) 16,152,635 4 IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (November 2 2023-Present) 21,124,988 3 OVER MY DEAD BODY (April 4-June 28 2023) 22,694,947 2 TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (November 16 2023-Present) 23,456,482 1 A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (January 21-June 16 2023) 115,060,394 TOP TEN HIGHEST GROSSING NON HONG KONG FILM 10 SUZUME (March 2-August 2 2023) 28,810,739 9 THE FLASH (June 15-August 20 2023) 29,208,636 8 FAST AND FURIOUS X (May 18-July 28 2023) 29,753,785 7 JOHN WICK 4 (March 23-July 5 2023) 35,029,431 6 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK (January 12 2023-Present) 39,391,757 5 BARBIE (July 20-October 26 2023) 41,166,426 4 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 (May 3-July 26 2023) 44,112,143 3 SUPER MARIO BROS. (April 5-August 15 2023) 52,521,301 2 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE -- DEAD RECKONING (July 13-November 22 2023) 60,530,153 1 OPPENHEIMER (July 20-December 19 2023) 72,971,282 * (2024/01/03) Andy Lau Tak Wa and Cya Liu earlier spoke with HOY TV about their new film. Wa Jai had a part in coming up with the story. He said, "After INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) it was already under cultivation. This story was more dramatic, without too many action scenes. Back them movies with more action were more popular, so we slowly adjusted until someone finally appreciated this script. We then began to create." As for why choose Cya to play his wife, Wa Jai commended her. "Of course she was very brilliant in work of that period. I hope to be able to use an actress who is able to give the audience a new feel, so I want a new collaborative partner. At that time her appearance was the perfect timing." Cya said that she was just lucky. Speaking of playing Wa Jai's wife, Cya said, "If I talk about this question again, others would beat me; because each time I have been asked I have felt very happy. Indeed it has fulfilled one of my dreams, because over a decade I worked with Brother Wa on LOST AND LOVE. I only had two scenes and could only watch Brother Wa from afar. This time I was able to play his wife, actually I would still get very nervous. Thus during the whole production process, Brother Wa took the initiative more. Everyday when I see Brother Wa I would be very happy, because on or off camera the feeling he gives me is very warm. When he is around I feel like I have a shot of confidence." Wa Jai also shared his opinion of his other co-stars. He said, "First, everyone would perhaps typecast Lam Ka Tung as the villain, so this time we hope that he would be a very righteous, very human character. Yam Tat Wa is already a professional police actor. As soon as he steps out he is a high ranking officer. In addition Peng Yu-Yan plays a younger cop. He has his own unique feel and he is very sunny. This sunshine puts a gap between him and the previous generation, like we would be shunned for not knowing computers. I hope he would live in the world of young people, then slowly submerge into Ka Tung's world. I hope he has this type of hubris." The new film has many new generation actors. Wa Jai said, "As long as I am in this circle, I would have the responsibility to share with everyone the nourishment I have received in the past 40 years. I am lucky too to still be able to work with new actors today. Actually the performance changes with time. People's vision, time's value would all change. Maybe we have already left that world for a very long time. When we come in contact with new actors, they too would give me their new worlds. For example with my daughter, the world she sees is different from ours. Maybe she used to think Papa was a superstar. With young people now, everyone in the internet world is a superstar." * (2024/01/02) The 2023 Commercial Radio Ultimate Song Chart Awards took place last night at AsiaWorld Expo. MIRROR and its members won 5 awards. Keung To with WAVE won "My Favorite Song" for the 4th straight years, as well as the 6th place on the Ultimate Top Ten; Ian Chan Cheuk Yin won his first "Male Singe Bronze Prize" and repeated the "Creative Singer Bronze Prize" victory. "My Favorite Male Singer" was Hins Cheung King Hin, beating out Wan Kwong and the 3 MIRROR members. Also with IMAGINARY FAIRGROUND he received the "Ultimate Song" Award. Panther Chan Lui won the most individual awards with 4 to become the big winner and the double award female singer. Chan Lui became the biggest winner of individual awards, winning "My Favorite Female Singer", "Female Singer Gold Prize", "Creative Singer Silver Prize" and "Ultimate Top Ten" 3th place. She said, "This year is the year I have been on the stage the most, which I would consider as the proper answer. Actually I am transforming. When I am writing songs I never thought about war. In 2024, I wish everyone would cherish what they have." Gin Lee Ngai Hung won the "Female Singer Silver Prize" and was moved to tears. "For awhile I wanted to put the period to my singing career. Thank you fans and Emperor Records' support, for me to bravely chasing dreams once again." Female Singer Bronze prize winner Serrini asked if she would be considered the first person to win this award without the record company's support. After winning the award she paused for two seconds before saying, "I really won this award." This year's "My Favorite Male Singer" competition has been fierce. The internet pushed the 79 year old Wan Kwong into the top 5 opposite Cheung King Hin and MIRROR members Keung To, Anson Lo Hon Ting and Ian. Cheung King Hin after an active campaign finally won the award again after 10 years, and with IMAGINARY FAIRGROUND he won the Ultimate Song Award. When he received the award from Jan Lamb Hoi Fung he said, "I want to sincerely thank every person who voted for me; like Lam Hoi Fung says music continues to change, but I would remain humble. I hope to be able to improve Hong Kong music with everyone. Since 2014, I have received everyone's recognition over these 10 years. Now participating award shows are the new generation, no one in my generation. I can only continue to remain strong curiosity to do better. I came from Guangzhou to Hong Kong and toiled for 23 years. Everyone went from accepting into believing. I want to thank this city for the blessing it has given me. In 2024 I would make good songs and new developments, like being a rookie I would do my part to thank everyone for their support." Anson Lo was neither able to repeat as "My Favorite Male Singer" nor win an individual award. MIRROR only won "My Favorite Group and not in the top three of the "Ultimate Music Group". The Gold Prize of that award went to Dear Jane, and silver and bronze respectively went to Lolly Talk and COLLAR. Captain Lokman Yeung pointed out that last years members had many different work, but as a music group they came up a little short. They would perform the concerts together and hoped to be able to work more. Member Keung To with the song WAVE won "My Favorite Song" and Ultimate Top Ten 6th place. He said, "I would do better." Sammy said, "That's right, say less and do more." He also said, "Thank you for all the waves that happened this year." Ian won "Male Singer Bronze Prize" and "Creative Singer Bronze Prize". He was surprised to learn that he won the Male Singer Bronze prize. "I feel I was more casual with singing before, after getting into the business on countless nights I thought about giving up. However this award reminds me how I got on this journey, thank you everyone." Lolly Talk aside from breaking into the "Ultimate Top Ten" with ON FIRE also won "Ultimate Music Group silver prize". They were rather emotional on the stage, stating that last year they have been very lucky. "We had different opportunities to fulfill our dreams. We would keep working hard. I hope we would be together, laughing and crying, to be see by everyone, to continue fulfilling our dreams. Thank you very much to our team. We sometimes would do some very dumb things. We promise that from now on we would keep charging ahead!" Terence Lam Ka him won 3 awards, repeating "Male Singer Gold Prize" and "Creative Singer Gold Prize" as well as the "Song Composer Award". He said that each time he has won the male singer award he has been very scared. This year he had many more opportunities to sing but has been repeatedly denied and recognized, only this way would he have the balance to improve and remain humble. MC Cheung Tin Fu went from last year's Male Singer Bronze Prize to Silver Prize, and with THE ONE FOR U he won the Ultimate Top Ten 8th place. When he accepted the Ultimate Top Ten award earlier he seemed to be a little down and lacked a smile. When he accepted the Male Singer award he explained that at the time he did not expect to win the award. He was having a throat drop. Gigi Yim Ming Hay with LITTLE MAGIC won the Ultimate Top Ten 10th place. Instead of being sexy, she was covered from head to toe with a bottleneck dress and an alternative style. She said that when she heard that she would win one of the Ultimate awards, she felt it was like a fantasy. She never thought about winning before and it was very rare. "Thank you to all the DJ friends who have played my songs, all the friends who love me. I hope everyone would give more time, more opportunity for me to do more different songs for everyone." Lam Chi Lok won the Rookie Male Singer silver prize. He said that from the beginning he has never thought about winning an award. "Several days ago I drew a bad luck straw and I was upset for days. Being on this stage is one of my wish list items. I haven't thought bout getting in on the first year, not to mention winning the silver prize." Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun won the Rookie Male Singer Gold Prize. He got a little emotional before getting on the stage. Host Sammy joked that he was "a singer who was almost hindered by his looks". Jeffrey on the stage continued his bumbling nature, only worrying about digging for his cheat sheet in his pocket and forgetting to accept the award from Sammy. Finally he needed Sammy's help to hold his cheat sheet for him to read. He took out the "cheat sheet" to thank his girlfriend and manager Evelyn and say "I Love You". Silver prize winner was the STARS Academy singer Felix Lam Chi Lok; P1X3L member Marco Ip Chun Won won the bronze prize. He was still ailing and unable to accept the award in person. His group mates Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung and George Au Chun King accepted it on his behalf. Rookie Female Singer Gold Prize went to COLLAR's Marf Yau Yin Tung, silver and bronze prizes went to Nancy Kwai Cheuk Hiu and Sica Ho Lok Yiu. Marf said while looking at her "cheat sheet", "Thank you to the company for tolerating my rebelliousness, COLLAR's 6 members for giving me the peace of mind for me to step on the solo journey." For the second music report card, almost 100 singers attended the event last night. Many fans have arrived before the show began with banners to support their idols. Cheung King Hin, Yim Ming Hay and MIRROR members Chan Cheuk Yin and Jeremy's support team kept chanting slogans in deafening noise levels. As for "Cult Leader" Lo Hon Ting's support, they were situated at the outdoor space outside the venue -- the largest fan group at the event. Keung To's support are only had a big group of "Keung candies" taking selfies but no slogan chant. However the venue had a super gigantic billboard of Keung To. 2023 COMMERCIAL RADIO ULTIMATE SONG CHART AWARDS ULTIMATE MUSIC MY FAVORITE MALE SINGER: Hins Cheung ULTIMATE MUSIC MY FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER: Panther Chan ULTIMATE MUSIC MY FAVORITE GROUP: MIRROR ULTIMATE MUSIC MY FAVORITE SONG: WAVE (Keung To) ULTIMATE MUSIC MALE SINGER GOLD: Terence Lam SILVER: MC Cheung BRONZE: Ian Chan ULTIMATE MUSIC FEMALE SINGER GOLD: Panther Chan SILVER: Gin Lin BRONZE: Serrini ULTIMATE MUSIC GROUP GOLD: Dear Jane SILVER: Lolly Talk BRONZE: COLLAR ULTIMATE MUSIC CREATIVE SINGER GOLD: Terence Lam SILVER: Panther Chan BRONZE: Ian Chan ULTIMATE MUSIC ROOKIE MALE SINGER GOLD: Jeffrey Ngai SILVER: Felix Lam BRONZE: Marco Ip ULTIMATE MUSIC ROOKE FEMALE SINGER GOLD: Marf Yau SILVER: Nancy Kwai BRONZE: Sica ULTIMATE MUSIC ROOKIE GROUP GOLD: Beanies SILVER: XiX BRONZE: N9 ULTIMATE MUSIC COMPOSER: Terence Lam ULTIMATE MUSIC SONG ARRANGEMENT: Carl Wong ULTIMATE MUSIC PRODUCER: Edward Chan ULTIMATE MUSIC LYRICIST: Wyman Wong ULTIMATE MUSIC ULTIMATE RECROD: IN RHYTHM (Jason Chan) PROFESSIONL RECOMMENDATION ULTIMATE TOP TEN 10 LITTLE MAGIC (Gigi Yim) 9 YES I KNOW I KNOW (Jay Fung) 8 THE ONE FOR U (MC Cheung) 7 STILL YOU STILL ME (On Chan) 6 WAVE (Keung To) 5 ON FIRE (Lolly Talk) 4 LET'S TAKE A WALK (RubberBand) 3 BUNGEE GUM (Panther Chan) 2 DUM DUM (Gin Lee) ULTIMATE MUSIC ULTIMATE SONG: IMAGINARY FAIRGROUND (Hins Cheung) * (2024/01/01) Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Lam Yiu Sing, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Deon Cheung Chung Chi and Hebe Chan Yuen Ting yesterday worked on the film NGOR YA SI (ME TOO) in Shek Kip Mei. With a leg injury, Ngan Cheuk Ling required a wheelchair and crutches to move around. She received a cake for her belated 30th birthday. She said that lately she has been rehearsing for her mid January play FEEL 100% 2024, with her share of singing and dancing. She would also have to carry a guy upstairs. She injured a ligament in her left foot and meniscus, putting her in pain once in awhile and giving her difficulty to put any weight on it was difficult. "Earlier I had MRI and found out that surgery was not needed. After the New Year I would have to see the doctor again and see how to treat it. I have already updated the condition and the team has been planning. The performance might have changes." She said that the film team also has made accommodations because of her condition, delaying her action scene shoots. Ngan Cheuk Ling earlier had to work on her birthday. After work she rested after celebrating with her family. Her birthday wish was for everyone to be good. Would she like to find a good relationship? She said, "I would wait for everyone to bless me. I haven't been dating, as I am learning to take care of myself and family." Lam Yiu Sing and Yuen Fu Wa continuously worked on NGOR YA SI for 9 months. They felt that having to maintain the character condition was not easy, especially when Lam Yiu Sing played a rape suspect. Later he would have to shoot rape scenes with four or five women. He admitted that he was nervous. "I both love and hate the character, sometimes when the shoot got rough I wanted to leave it a little. I hope I can get off work earlier on New Year's Eve and go to the countdown with my girlfriend of two years to relax a bit." Yuen Fu Wa aside from making movies would also prepare for his March play CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. During the New Year he would have to read the script and would not dare to think about any entertainment. He thanked his wife for quietly keeping him company and supporting him. * (2024/01/01) Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Carlos Chan Ka Lok and others starred in the Emperor Motion Picture THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI), which opened two days ago to a single day box office take of HK$ 4.1 million and became the 2023 Christmas and New Year opening box office champion. Its mainland box office also exceeded 100 million yuan RMB. The simultaneous release in Singapore and Malaysia also had passionate response, as in both places it became the 2023 Hong Kong film with the biggest opening box office. In the film Wai Jai had a Golden Triangle escape scene that required wire work. Because of the explosions, Wai Jai attentively listened to action director Chin Kar Lok before the shoot. During the shoot Wai Jai ignored the messy hair and dirty face, dodging left and right with the briefcase in hand. He even crawled on the ground for the performance. After completing the shoot he could not help but declared, "Very tired!" * (2023/12/31) "Triple Golden Best Actor" Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and director Felix Chong Man Keung on New Year's Eve looked forward to 2024. Wai Jai hoped to continue to make new attempts, the more he would work the more work he would have. Ah Sa although in love was "the giving type" like her character in the film, but she would not lose her senses. Her New Year's Wish was for the film to be a big hit, her concerts to be smooth. She even followed up by inviting Wai Jai to attend the show. She stated that she has not "thought about" any love wish. Looking back in the past year, it could be considered a harvest year for Leung Chiu Wai. Aside from the Venice Film Festival Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award, he even became the first "Triple Golden" Best Actor (Hong Kong Film Awards, Golden Horse Awards, Golden Rooster Award). Speaking of 2024, he stated that he hoped to be able to run into more scripts like the Emperor Motion Picture THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) and challenged characters that he extremely rarely played. "I wish the New Year could be like this, playing characters I wouldn't normally play; with more new attempts, of course I wish for good health too!" In the film Ah Sa loved Wai Jai very much, willing to give up everything for him. Was she just as obsessed in real life? She said, "I am the giving type, as for would I sacrifice everything? I am very sensible, I feel no matter what I still have to be myself. I wouldn't be able to ignore everything and focus only on love. (What do you wish for the New Year?) I wish for the movie to be a big hit, the upcoming Twins concerts to be smooth. Good health is also important, very key to perform shows in this month. (What about love?) I haven't thought about it." Many viewers was curious about how Wai Jai overcame "social phobia" to make movies, ultimately the set had many people. He personally answered, "I always feel the one making the movie isn't me! As soon as I do I would follow the character. (When the cameras stopped rolling would you need to hide?) No, I just don't know how to take along with people I am not familiar with." He also praised his co-star Ah Sa was talented and smart. Ah Sa pointed out that Wai Jai's acting was ever changing during the shoot. She had to stay alert to "follow". "During the shoot I was nervous, but not because I was working with him. I was nervous about my own performance. When I read the script I guessed that he would have 10 ways to perform, but he would always perform a 11th or 12th ones; that's good though, we can have variety." Earlier Wai Jai appeared at the team My Little Airport's concert, many online were surprised. Ah Sa smartly took the opportunity to hard sell her upcoming Twins concert. Wai Jai said, "If I would be in Hong Kong I would watch it!" In addition, GOLD opened yesterday and as of 7 PM last night its box office has already exceeded HK$ 3.4 million to become the champion of the 2023 Christmas and New Year opening box office. * (2023/12/31) New comer Summer Chan Chi Huen, the band Dear Jane's member Tim Wong Tin Ngo and director Kelvin Sham Ka Yin, screenwriter Kyle Sham Heung Jik two nights ago appeared at their film DELIVERANCE (YUEN SUN JUI)'s advanced screening. Playing the lead in her first film, Summer stated that she had pressure but was very honored to be working with Ron Ng Cheuk Hei and Simon Yam Tat Wa. She also pointed out that whenever she ran into difficulty and asked director Kelvin for help, he would make suggestions to help her think. Although Kelvin was directing for the first time, the film has won awards at various international film festivals. He was very grateful to Yam Tat Wa and the late artist Kenneth Tsang Kong for their help. Winning Best Screenplay at the Macau International Film Festival with DELIVERANCE, Kyle said that he would continue to work hard. * (2023/12/31) The first report card of the 2023 music scene was given out as the Metro Hit Awards 2023 took place last night at the Conventional Center. 68 awards were presented. This year the singers' performance has been rather event. No singer was able to win numerous awards. Hins Cheung Kin Hin, Terence Lam Ka Hin, Jason Chan Pak Yu, Gigi Yim Ming Hay, On Chan Kin On, Alfred Hui Ting Hung, Vincy Chan (Wing Yi), Chantel Yu Cheuk Fei all won two awards. "Hit Male Singers" were Lam Ka Him, Jay Fung Won Fung and Ian Chan Cheuk Yin; "Hit Female Singers" were Gin Lee Hung Ngai, Wing Yi and Yim Ming Hay. This year Metro Hit Awards' theme was "growing", advising singers that they could grow into legends and songs could grow into classics. As long as they have dreams and persistence, everything are growing. This year was also the 20th anniversary of the late superstar Anita Mui Yim Fong's passing. The event arranged for many new singers to perform many Mui Yim Fong classic hits and gave Sister Mui the highest salute. In terms of record companies Emperor Records performed the best with 12 awards. Rumored to be at odds with the event, Warner Records after last year's absence this year also had no singer in attendance. During the opening the event arranged for the singers to go on the stage for a group photo, new comer Jessica Law perhaps due to her sunglasses tripped as she descended the stairs. Fortunately she was not injured. The event first presented the "Breakthrough Singer" award to Anson Kong. He said that although this year he did not release too many songs, he promised next year he would try even more different music and sing more dance songs. "I Support Song" award went to Jer Lau Ying TIng's JM SINGLE 9. The "Male Singer" Award went to Ian Chan Cheuk Yin. All three winners happened to be members of MIRROR. They also represented MIRROR in accepting the "I Support Group" Award. 10 "Hit Songs" were Gin Lee's ATTENTION, Lam Ka Him's IN CASE YOU ARE A NICE PERSON, Chan Pak Yu's EVENING ALONE IN ART GALLERY, Fung Won Him's YES I KNOW I KNOW, Yim Ming Hay's LITTlE MAGIC, Chan Kin On's STILL YOU STILL ME, Hui Ting Hung's TIMELY, Wing Yi's ONCE AND FOR ALL, Leung Chiu Fung's RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, and JW's 13 YEAR OLD HEAVEN. "Hit Male Singers" were Lam Ka Him, Fung Wong Him and Ian Chan Cheuk Yin; "Hit Female Singers" were Lee Hung Ngai, Wing Yi and Yim Ming Hay. Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei with THIS STANCE won "Hit New Media Song" Award, repeating as winner after #BFF last year. Winning the Breakthrough Singer award last year, Yim Ming Hay not only won the Hit Song award with LITTLE MAGIC but also was elevated to win the Female Singer award. Lam Ka Him, Fung Won Him and Wing Yi successfully repeated as Male and Female Singer Award winners. Chan Cheuk Yin this year replaced Keung To in the Male Singer Award category. Lee Hung Ngai took over for Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, who has been quiet for almost a year, to win the female singer award. As for the rookie awards, Windy Zhan (Tsim Tin Man), WinWin (Yeung On Ni), Helen So Hoi Lun, Felix Lam Chi Lok, Marco Ip Chun Won, Mike P. (Pang Chun), N9, Charming Way and Beanies won. Rising in popularity this year, veteran singer Wan Kwong received the Hit God Class Song King Award. Hins Cheung King Hin with IMAGINARY FAIRGROUND won "Hit Airplay Index Song" as well as the "Singer of the Year' awards, repeating as winners of both awards this year. 2023 METRO HIT AWARDS HIT SONGS ATTENTION (Gin Lee) 13 YEAR OLD HEAVEN (JW) STILL YOU STILL ME (On Chan) RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL (Andy Leung) IN CASE YOU ARE A NICE PERSON (Terence Lam) EVENING ALONE AT ART GALLERY (Jason Chan) YES I KNOW I KNOW (Jay Fung) LITTLE MAGIC (Gigi Yim) TIMELY (Alfred Hui) ONCE AND FOR ALL (Vincy Chan) HIT AIRPLAY INDEX SONG: IMAGINARY FAIRGROUND (Hins Cheung) HIT SINGER OF THE YEAR: Hins Cheung HIT PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Jason Chan HIT I SUPPORT ROOKIE: Marf Yau HIT I SUPPORT GROUP: MIRROR HIT I SUPPORT SONG: JM SINGLE 9 (Jer Lau) HIT POPULAR IDOL Jeffrey Ngai, Yumi Chung, Poki Ng, Lolly Talk HIT SONG WRITING: Tang Siu Hau (TIMELY) HIT LYRICS: Wyman Wong (ATTENTION) HIT SONG ARRANGEMENT: JNYBeatz (WHEN IT GETS DARK I WANT TO GROW OLD WITH YOU) HIT PRODUCER: Tsui Ho (BEFORE SUNSET) HIT MUSIC PRODUCTION: Cath Wong (4891) HIT ALBUM: ireallylovetosing (Leo ku) HIT INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN: Alfred Hui, Mayao Ma HIT MALE SINGER: Terence Lam, Jay Fung, Ian Chan HIT FEMALE SINGER: Gin Lee, Vincy Chan, Gigi Yim HIT BAND: Nowhere Boys HIT GROUP: ERROR, COLLAR, P1X3L HIT CREATIVE SINGER: On Chan, Phil Lam, Cath Wong, Tang Siu Hau HIT BREKATHROUGH SINGER: Anson Kong HIT BREAKTHROUGH GROUP: Lolly Talk HIT DANCE SINGER: ANSONBEAN HIT NEW MEDIA SONG: THIS STANCE (Chantel Yiu), MISDIALED (Andy Lai) MEETING TERMINATOR (Dark Wong) HIT DANCE SONG: PHAT N FRESH (Fatboy), ON FIRE (Simon On), BAD (Phoebus Ng) HIT DUET 102 YEARS OLD (James Ng, Cousin Fung) REVOLVING AUCTION (Mike Tsang, Kira Chan) HIT ADAPTED SONG: SWEETLY (Elly) HIT LEAPING SINGER: Zaine Sze, Chantel Yiu, Cloud Wan, Aska Cheung HIT LEAPING GROUP: XiX HIT ROOKIE: Windy Zhan, WinWin Yeung, Helen So, Felix Lam, Marco Ip, Mike P., N9, Charming Way, Beanies HIT GOD CLASS SONG GOD: Wan Kwong * (2023/12/31) Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the late superstar Anita Mui Yim Fong's passing. TVB announced that starting last night for two Saturdays in a row special memorial programs would air, including the Kandi Wong narrated ANITA MUI: FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS and next Saturday's ANITA MUI FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS: BRAZILIAN HEAT WAVE CARNIVAL, for the audience to reminisce Sister Mui's past exciting performance, everyday life and philosophy. The BRAZILIAN HEAT WAVE CARNIVAL would also be the AI restoration version that processed the video and sound from years ago in detail in order to elevate the audience's visual and audio enjoyment. Sister Mui in 1982 after winning the 1st New Talent Singing contest began to fully enter the music scene. Over the years she has written a lot of history in music. Her ever changing image has already been deeply ingrained into people's minds. In coordination with Sister Mui's ever changing diva image, the show opened with a lot of Sister Mui's classic looks. Something sentimental that Sister Mui said tightly followed. "I wish everyone would remember this person was here, Mui Yim Fong." The program had a lot of Sister Mui's past valuable interview footage, including her taking the audience to visit where she grew up and telling the joy of how the song girl grew up. In addition were countless past exciting performances, including the performance of IN THE LAZER with Roman Tam (Law Man), and WOMEN'S HEART with Sally Yeh (Yip Sin Man), Sandy Lam Yik Lin and Faye Wong. Sister Mui admitted that the Bad Girl image had a special place in her heart. "However not too many accepted it, because the make up was rather exaggerated, deep purple eye shadow and thick eye brows. Some felt the look was very odd, but I thought to be able to drive a trend was very rare." Sister Mui even joked that the "Flaming Red Lips" busty costume was actually an accident. Her original intention was only to show off her arms. She did not expect everyone's eyes would fall on her chest. Famous image designer Eddie Lau Pui Kei was a good friend of Sister Mui. 10 years ago he spoke of "two of Sister Mui's most important stage costumes in life". "Actually when she (at her final concert) rose up, everyone's applause and cheer was very important to her because she needed this strength and support. At the time she was actually very tired, so thank you to the audience of the 8 shows and the newspaper's praises and support of her. This love to her was very important." Finally Lau Pui Kei even sentimentally said that in his life, he has done only one image design. That was the ever changing Mui Yim Fong. Another trademark of Sister Mui were her loyalty and her friends all over. The program edited together her friends Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Anthony Lun Wai Leung, Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), the Grasshoppers, Patrick Tam Yiu Man and others' opinions of Sister Mui. Cheung Kwok Wing's was the fastest, precise and accurate. "Slutty, pretty, hot, and cool, for Hong Kong she was quite the representative." The program also had Sister Mui's personal explanation of the "importance of friends". "The year after New Talent was really pretty rough for me, because I just moved out, money wise I couldn't really take care of myself. I couldn't shop for grocery or cook, but my friends were good, getting me grocery and even cooking for me. Once a friend called to ask me to dinner, I said I didn't have enough money. I only had enough to go but not for the return trip." The host was wowed, Sister Mui immediately swore that she was not lying. Because when she first started she had to pay rent and other costs, the expense was enormous. Finally her friend not only treated her to dinner but gave her extra spending money. She said, "Why I like friends so much, because friends influenced me greatly." The program in the end even visited loyal Sister Mui fans of many years. While getting an understanding of how Sister Mui in life brought beautiful influence on everyone, viewers also witnessed how the fans "passed on the forever legend" of Sister Mui and Sister Mui's selfless love to generation after generation. So Wai Hong yesterday remembered Mui Yim Fong on the 20th anniversary of her passing on his social media platform, and shared Sister Mui's final moments. So Wing Hong posted, "On the morning of December 25th 03, I stepped into the room, 'Sister Mui, I am here...' That was my last eye contact with you. Half a hour later the medical team began to intubate you, Ms. So (Anita Mui International Fan Club president) began to scripture chants. Marianne (Mui Yim Fong's manager Wong Man Wi) and I knew at this moment finally arrived. Donny (Mui Yim Fong's assistant) again reminded me what the Master advised earlier, at this moment we must whisper by her ears, telling her not to worry about or mss us. We would be great. Go in peace, without any pain any more!" So Wing Hong said that he was reminded not to let Mui Yim Fong see anyone's tears. If anyone truly needed to cry the tears could not fall on her body. Later family and friends arrived, the first were (Eric) Tsang Chi Wai and "Principal" (Alan) Tam Wing Lun. Chi Wai finally succumbed to tears. "Seeing you intubated in bed, Principal stood stunned for awhile, Brother Chi Wai's tears immediately broke out. I pulled Brother Chi Wai to the side, say what you should say once. For those several days outside the room I repeated that once to each friend who went to see you..." So Wai Hong praised Mui Yim Fong for being truly talented. Her influence in future generations would reach far, far beyond anyone's imagination. He also recalled that on one night in early 2003, Mui Yim Fong told him about her cancer in Happy Valley. "I told her, 'Sister Mui, take good care of yourself, you are our 'spiritual leader'......actually I am not the only one who believes that you are still that generation of people's 'spiritual leader'." Even though Sister Mui passed many years ago, So Wing Hong actually for a long period did not dare to listen to her songs. He said, "Because I definitely would shed tears, in recent years I seem to be able to because I am finally used to it. You are in another space, I still want to thank you for the bowtie you gave me on the night of the New Talent contest. Thank you for bringing me into 'Canton' on Canton Road. Thank you for sleeping on the floor in Suishaya, and analyze what image was with me! Thank you for telling me to wear glasses and teaching me how to draw my eyebrows! And for many, many more that I can't totally remember......we are still living well, don't worry." * (2023/12/31) Carina Lau Ka Ling often accompanied her husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai and attended major events. Lately the film Wai Jai and Andy Lau Tak Wa reunited for after 20 years, THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI), has been released. The two Best Actors have been promoting the new film hard. Two days ago Ka Ling as usual shared Wai Jai's work related update but actually rolled her eyes with an emoji. Wa Jai at the Beijing premiere stated that in his decades of working with Wai Jai they have already built a deep friendship long ago. In the future they would continue to work together. At the event they even performed the "five poses of giving heart"! Ka Ling posted 4 of the Wai Jai and Wa Jai "giving heart" photos and added the emoji as she was pretending to be jealous. * (2023/12/30) The film THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) would open on December 30th. Two days ago. Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Carlos Chan Ka Lok and Catherine Chau Ka Yin promoted the film in Shenzhen and shared the behind the scene stories of the film with the audience. Ah Sa in the film was able to work with two Best Actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Andy Lau Tak Wa, even became the woman behind Leung Chiu Wai. Ah Sa said that it was a "top notch treat". The film THE GOLDFINGER was Felix Chong Man Keung written and directed, Wong Bun produced, Leung Chiu Wai, Lau Tak Wa, Ah Sa, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Philip Keung Ho Man, Tai Bo, Chin Kar Lok starred, with Anita Yuen Wing Yi guest starred. In the film Ah Sa played Leung Chiu Wai (playing the Kaman Group founder and chair Ching Yat Yin)'s personal assistant Cheung Ka Man. Over the years she has been more than loyal to this man, even opposing Lau Tak Wa (playing the ICAC high ranking investigation supervisor Lau Kai Yuen) in person. As the woman behind Leung Chiu Wai, the costume designer put a lot of thought into making a completely different Ah Sa. In the film Ah Sa was voluptuous and radiated the feminine charm all over. The gallant character in the film was quite a stark contrast to the sweet impression she has left in the general public in the past. When asked about working with Leung Chiu Wai and Lau Tak Wa, Ah Sa sincerely responded that working with the two Best Actors and challenging a tragic character that was put ahead by fate like Cheung Ka Man was "top notch treat". The Shenzhen audience thought that biggest difference on and off screen had to be Leung Chiu Wai. Ah Sa said, "He in life is a 'I person' but in the film he had to play an absolutely 'E person'." (In MBTI personality test I person was introvert and E person was extrovert) The film THE GOLDFINGER through extremely extravagant audio and video experience displayed the process of how the money game gave birth to ambition and desire, and exposed human nature. Speaking of the view on money discussion becoming one of the foci of the after screening exchanges, Ah Sa said that the film was able to remind everyone to remain alert and sensible. Ah Sa mentioned her past experience of starting a business and stated, "Every business starter is great." Chau Ka Yi encouraged everyone with her own persistence on her performance road and wished everyone to be able to persist with their passion. Chan Ka Lok gave a gentle reminder and hoped that everyone would remain ethical in their money making. * (2023/12/30) The 2024 Lunar New Year Hong Kong film TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2) would open on the Lunar New Year's Eve. The film would continue to be directed by Sunny Chan Wing Sun, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Minchen Lin and Peter Chan Charm Man again stumbled and felt around subjects of family and marriage. In the film each had a innovative, interesting classic look that you could not look away from. The film's trailer revealed the 5 leads' hilarious costumes. Stephy appeared as a "shark fin angel" with a pair of shark fins on her shoulders. She said, "I really worry that I would accidentally run into someone, or maybe knock something over on the set." Ivana caught a lot of eyeballs with the Chinese wedding gown. In response to her on screen family Helen Law Lan and Michelle Yim (Mai Sue)'s request to have a big wedding, she wore gold all over her body from head to toe. Thus when Ivana arrived she had trouble walking. Ivana said that this gown was her favorite costume in the film. "I love the red gown costume the most. Its tailoring was very special, as lace was very rarely seen on gowns. We all said that after the movie release everyone might be interested in ordering it. The most special was the super amount of gold. We guessed that if they were all real gold, whether we would have enough to buy a home!" Finally was Minchen playing the "third brother" Chan Charm Man invented new game character "corpse bride". Her costume was rather sexy. Although the costume was flimsy, the shoot actually took place during a typhoon and the climate was rather humid. Minchen said that it was rather hot, in addition she had to pretend to be hiding from zombies. She perspired a lot from all the running back and forth, during her break she had to use a small hand held fan to cool down before returning to the shoot. The two men had it the roughest, as Chan Charm Man and Cheung Kai Chung wore a golden armor and pretended to be robot respectively. Every step was hard to take for them. Although each actor had their own pain, they felt that this was a rare and valuable experience. In reality they would not dress like this. They was even happier that they spent everyday on the set in the sounds of laughter. * (2023/12/29) Eddie Peng Yu-Yan recently has been busy with promoting his films. Earlier someone shared a video of his fluent Cantonese audience appreciation show self introduction. Eddie was excited, "Hello everyone, I am Peng Yu-Yan, thank you for coming here, Happy Winter Solstice, Thank you everyone!" However the host while he was speaking strangely grabbed Eddie's strong arm, which became a hot topic online. Some said that the host seemingly wanted him to introduce himself in Putonghua, thus some comments quoted a line from Nick Cheung Ka Fai's film UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN), "Speak Putonghua, would you please!" * (2023/12/29) New film THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) two nights ago held its Beijing premiere. Director and screenwriter Felix Chong Man Keung and producer Wong Bun, actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Carlos Chan Ka Lok and others appeared and shared their behind the scene stories with viewers. Emperor Group chair Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing and Kara Wai Ying Hung made a surprise appearance, praising the film THE GOLDFINGER with substance actors' extremely intense performance, uniquely charming story and extreme extravagance to create an exceptional Hong Kong film! At the Beijing premiere, a viewer brought a photo with Wai Jai and Wa Jai from over 20 years ago. In front of the photo on the screen, the two Best Actors fell into memories. Speaking of when they took the photo, Wa Jai stated that over their decades of working together, they have built a deep friendship long ago. He would keep working with Wai Jai. They also fulfilled the audience's wish with a live performance of "5 poses of giving hearts", which was the best embodiment was that. At the premiere, Wai Jai and Wa Jai even reprised a major scene from the film: the Ching Yat Yin and Lau Kai Yuen hospital scene. The two Best Actors also performed in Cantonese. The premiere happened to take place on director Chong Man Keung's birthday, everyone sang the birthday song to the director and a birthday cake with THE GOLDFINGER decoration was presented as a surprise. Attending the premiere, Best Actress Wai Ying Hung emotionally said that the film THE GOLDFINGER's exciting story left her during the viewing "without any opportunity to breathe, I can only describe it as 'the more I watch the better I feel'!" Sister Siu Hung was even envious of her 77 HEARTBREAKS (YUEN LOI TA 77 CHI)'s daughter Ah Sa. "The cast is too super, Ah Sa, how lucky are you!" Ah Sa smiled and replied to "Mommy", "That's right, I won the grand prize!" Ah Sa described her character as "a tragic character who fell into the temptation of money and had no way to escape", simply introduced her filmmaking experience. * (2023/12/28) Best Actors Andy Lau Tak Wa and Tony Leung Chiu Wai after DUKE OF MOUNT DEER and later INFERNAL AFFAIR worked together again on the film THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) 20 years later. They have known each other for 40 years. Although normally they do not see each other frequently, on the set when they take their mark they would already be full of chemistry. They do not need any rehearsal for every scene together, the interaction would motivate the others' performance to be in more control. Wa Jai and Wai Jai's movie INFERNAL AFFAIR became a classic. 20 years later they worked together again on THE GOLDFINGER and continued to be on opposite sides. This time Wai Jai played the villain businessman, while Wa Jai played the ICAC official who was after him. Was their bond still there? Leung Chiu Wai said, "We still have just as much chemistry and just as much fun. Wa Jai and I have always worked together very comfortably, maybe because we have known each other for 40 years!" Lau Tak Wa said, "He is like a little brother, we feel like family." Did he take care of Wai Jai? Wa Jai joked, "He had it great, everyone took great care of him!" They both started from the TVB training class, knew each other since they were young. Over the years when they worked together they would instinctively get what the other would do, as soon as they took their mark they would click. Wai Jai stated that he and Wa Jai had great chemistry. "We already became good friends when we worked together on our first television series. Maybe since we already knew each other when we were very young, we have built a great relationship; we really trust each other, so on the set we have great chemistry. We don't need time to get in gear, when we get to the set we are ready." Wa Jai also agreed, "In addition we were used to work together for TVB anniversary. Back then with the Five Tigers everyone would think for each other, would show the others at their best. Whoever had any flaw we would help hide it. Also maybe we constantly had to perform on programs, we really needed everyone to have chemistry. Like riding a bicycle, I really remember when I did I looked amazing, but looking back now actually......" Wai Jai immediately said, "Very immature!" Wa Jai agreed and cracked up, "It's because some time has passed, the trust between people ultimately would require experience and time." Working together again this time, did they talk about the good old days on their free time? Wai Jai said no, but the most memorable was working on the series DUKE OF MOUNT DEER because he and Wa Jai were together for 6 months. Although the production was rough, it was also a lot of fun. Working together again this time, during the performance did they feel the other has changed any habit? Wai Jai said, "I believed all actors would do the research and design how they would perform, this wouldn't change; the change would be being more mature, whether in life experience and personal experience, even performance skills. I also naturally feel his performance whether in emotion or looks would be much richer. So our every scenes could be done as soon as we took our marks." Wa Jai also said that for parts of the script they would perform more in depth, but like the courtroom scene the script didn't write what expression it wanted. "Wai Jai however was able to achieve several state of mind to interpret the trial process, so I really enjoyed every scene!" Wai Jai this time played the villain and said that his acting bug got its fill. "I have never been so arrogant, so wild, so high spirited, I wouldn't be like that. It's impossible in normal life. I haven't played this type of character either, but it wasn't hard to grasp. Instead I was able to go even further. Director Chong Man Keung designed several scenes that were more cartoonish, making my blatant lies stand out." Was he good at lying? Wai Jai thought for awhile before saying, "I am good at coaxing people! They are lies of good intention." Actors all said that villains had more potential, was playing the good guy very hard for Wa Jai this time? Wa Jai said, "I don't know if it was hard or not. The character in the film had an immature perseverance, but Wai Jai's performance helped me. Because of his arrogance and bravado, I (the character) felt that society shouldn't have this type of person. The persistence was founded, so my good guy character would be performed with a very stereotypical state of mind." In the film Wa Jai had a thrilling car crash scene with his family of four. Wa Jai pointed out that it looked dangerous but actually the shoot was not, because action director Chin Kar Lok did everything to their fullest. "If it's dangerous I wouldn't do it!" Wai Jai joked, "All the dangerous stuff are kept from you! If you get hurt then we don't have to shoot." Wai Jai said that many factors drew him to perform in THE GOLDFINGER, because this time was a character he has never played before. He also really wanted to work with Wa Jai again, and the INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) team reunited to shoot another subject. Then he agreed without any further consideration. Wai Jai earlier has said that he had baggage when he act now, unlike when he made POLICE CADET and he was able to play anything. Now would he need to gauge a lot more so doing what he wanted would be more difficult? Wai Jai admitted that when he took roles he would not, because when he felt the story and the character were interesting he would take them. However during production the pressure would come. "However as the shoot goes on and confidence is established everything would be much better, early in the performance I really would be apprehensive and uncertain about how to perform." Wa Jai on the other hand used to have baggage but now no longer. Did he carry the idol baggage before? Wa Jai said, "I am still an idol now! I would feel that now the market has more confidence in me. I used to think aside from the word 'idol' I would think of many other, which kept me from perfect control. Now I feel the market's trust in me is higher, I can have more choices; just like when I want to work with Wai Jai again, because when I act with him I can sense that he really trusts in my performance. I too would in particular perform freely in front of him." Wa Jai once said that he planned to direct, would he ask Wai Jai to star? Wa Jai said, "Even if I ask him I would have to follow the regular process and have a script." However they still wanted to keep working together, but they did not hope to wait for another 20 years. Wa Jai said, "We have an agreement that next time we would have to be on the same side." Wai Jai also said, "I want to work together again, but I haven't had any idea about what to play. We would be partners!" Speaking of Wa Jai playing many biographical films, Wai Jai in comparison has made less. Do they actually get originally created or biographical characters? Wai Jai said that with actual character the performance area would be easier. He would not feel that he was being restricted either, because director Chong Man Keung wanted him to inject more imagination. "Actually the actual character doesn't have too much information, the person is a mystery. Some says that he is very low key, so I have to come up with a lot myself. Whether the performance is like this I don't dare to be certain." Wa Jai felt that actual characters were better. Created characters had to be designed anew, but research could be found in real life. "Actually my character is an actual character. In order to arrest this person he never takes a promotion, for over a decade he clamps down on this person and never lets go." Speaking of the two playing their roles to old age, Wa Jai grew old but Wai Jai remained young. Wai Jai joked, "Chong Man Keung said that people with money wouldn't get old, because they have a lot of nourishment." Wa Jai said that originally he could appear young as well, but the character spent every day on this case and swore to capture Wai Jai for over a decade. Thus he would deliberately be a little older. The film had many stock speculation scenes. Wai Jai said that in real life what he knew was only skin deep. After the director finished explanation he only knew enough to perform. After the shoot did he have any interest in stocks? Wai Jai said, "I have no interest in this, after the shoot I got even more scared. 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Alan Mak Siu Fai Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Gladys Lee Ching Kwan, Chan Kwok Bong, Lok Ying Kwan, Geng Changjun, Max Cheung Tat Lun [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A foundation's chief financial officer is hang to his death on the stage during the annual charity party. As suspicions surround his death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses... CUSTOMS FRONTLINE 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., Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Melvin Wong Kam Sun, Brahim Chab Opening 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/JtVM_VgfYE8 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department officers Chow Ching-lai and Cheung Wan-nam share a close mentor-student relationship. On a case involving seized smuggled arms, Ching-lai is sent to take part in a joint operation with Interpol to capture a reclusive arms dealer. However, Wan-nam makes a drastic decision that complicates the case even further. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: 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, Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Philip Ng Won Lung, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung Man Kit, Max Zhang Jin Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Walled City, which was a de jure Chinese enclave within British colonial Hong Kong, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In follows troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun as he accidentally enters the Walled City, discovers the order amidst its chaos, and learns important life lessons along the way. In the Walled City, he becomes close friends with Shin, Twelfth Master and AV. Under the leadership of Tornado, they resist against the invasion of villain Mr. Big in a series of fierce battles. Together, they vow to protect the safe haven that is Kowloon Walled City. [ 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. INEXTERNAL Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Ng Wai Nam, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Zhang Na, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Candy Yu On On, 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) 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 --- [ NOW SHOWING ] RIPPLES OF LIFE d. Wei Shujun Yang Zishan, Huang Miyi, Liu Yang, Kang Chunlei Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening January 4 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Nothing ever happens in Yong'an." But never say never. A film crew comes to the tranquil small town, Yong'an, to shoot a film. The town then becomes the breeding ground of three stories: local restaurant hostess starts to envision life outside the town; home returning actress hopes to reunite with old friends out of nostalgia; the director and screenwriter have a serious disagreement regarding the film. Rising Chinese director Wei Shujun shows his shrewd observation on human relationships and in-depth reflection on filmmaking in his third Cannes-selected film. LIVE VIEWING TOUKEN RANBU: THE MUSICAL "SENGO MURAMASA TONBOKIRI DUO PERFORMANCE ~YOROZU NO HANA UTSUSU KAGAMI~" Length : 165 mins. Opening December 31 2023 THE GOLDFINGER AKA : 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 Opening December 30 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/UDbHJ-f-mVk Trailer : https://youtu.be/x3VE106Srzs [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the 1980's, a stock market crash causes the sudden collapse of a multi-billion-dollar company. Elite anti-corruption investigator Lau uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving the company founder Ching, who built the company from the ground up. Little does Lau know that he's about to meet his match in a HK$200 million investigation that will entangle him for years to come. [ 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. FLY ME TO THE MOON Can : Dan Yuen Yun Cheung Gau d. Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan Wu Kang-Ren, Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tse Wing-yan, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening October 23 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 12 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 28 2023 (Preview) Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3602ASF01 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uXqn9tCGx4c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1997, little sisters move to Hong Kong with their mother from Hunan to reunite with their father. However, what awaits them is not paradise, but poverty, identity crisis and a drug addicted father. To survive, they become pleasers. Entering teenage, the sisters start to resist, struggling between the family and their self-identity in development. Then as grown-ups, they realise how their childhood memories keep haunting their current lives. Produced by renowned director Stanley Kwan, Sasha Chuk's first feature tells a story of reconciliation with one's parents and oneself. [ 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A family chronicle, spanning from 1997, the year of the handover of Hong Kong, to 2017, captures the life of a father and his daughter for 20 years. Produced by Stanley Kwan. CITY HUNTER THE MOVIE: ANGEL DUST d. Kenji Kodama Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 95 mins. Opening December 28 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] City Hunter returns to the cinemas with the final chapter, "City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust". The film is adapted from Tsukasa Hojo's manga masterpiece which has sold more than 50 million copies in the world and will again feature TM NETWORK's classic song "Get Wild". The film ranked at number one at the Japanese box office in its opening week. Ryo Saeba, a top -notch marksman who runs a private detective agency named “City Hunter” with his partner Kaori Makimura. They will receive requests when the secret code of "XYZ" is written on the message board at Shinjuku station. This time, City Hunter has taken a new mission to resolve the mystery around an invention from a biotech company called Angel Dust that can turn nanomachines into super soldiers. Meanwhile the dark past of Ryo Saeba is revealed, and he will need to face his fate ful enemy in the final chapter! ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS d. Wei Shujun Zhu Yilong, Chloe Zheng Mei Hui Zi, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai, Kang Chunlei Rating : IIA Length : 102 mins. Opening December 21 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film, based on Yu Hua's novel Mistakes By The River, follows a chief of police as he investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s. Though an arrest is made quickly, clues push the policeman to delve deeper into the hidden behaviour of the locals and piece together the truth. The film was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section of 76th Cannes Film Festival. THE LYRICIST WANNABE AKA : A CANTOPOP LYRICIST TO-BE Can : Tin Chi Lun d. Norris Wong Yee Lam Chung Suet Ying, Eric Kot Man Fai, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Sabrina Ng Ping, Shannon Chan Shu Yan, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Henick Chou Han Ning, Luna Shaw (Siu Mei Kwan), Ernest Poon Chung Hau, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Yukki Tai (Dai Yuk Kei), Yeung Wai Lun, Kayan9896 (Ng Ka Yan), Leung Chung Hang, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Chu Pak Hong, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jessey Tsang Tsui Shan, Oscar Chiu (Yau Chi Yu), Rating : IIB Length : 113 mins. Opening November 12 2023 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 16 2023 (Christmas Party) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Believing that writing Cantopop is her God-given talent, Law Wing-sze decides to make it her lifelong career. But as hard as Sze tries to polish her lyrics writing skills and expand her social circle, nothing seems to go her way. What if there's a will, but there's no way? The first major motion picture about Cantopop lyrics writing. Norris Wong's long-awaited follow-up to her acclaimed debut My Prince Edward is an unsentimental autobiographical dramedy that reminds us no dream is guaranteed to come true. Ironically, the film's star, up-and-coming actress Chung Suet-ying, is actually a real-life Cantopop lyricist. PRISON ON FIRE Can : Gam Yuk Fung Won 2023 AKA : IMPRISONED II: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE AKA: Yut Yuk Yi: Gip So Lan Toh d. Christopher Sun Lap Kei Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Wong Kwong Leung, Babyjohn Choi, Terry Zou, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Lam Suet Rating : IIB Length : 79 mins. Opening December 14 2023 in Malaysia THE BOY AND THE HERON d. Hayao Miyazaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening December 14 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Tokyo, near the end of World War II in the Pacific. 11 year old Mahito loses his mother in a fire, and takes refuge with his father in his mother's hometown. They move into an old mansion on a large estate, which also includes a secluded tower that has become a nesting spot for a gray heron. Mahito struggles with complex feelings toward his father, who runs a factory supplying the war effort, and his new stepmother Natsuko, who happens to be his mother's younger sister. To make matters worse, he becomes alienated at school. Mahito was told that the tower was built by his mother's granduncle, who eventually disappeared inside it, never to be seen again. One day, Natsuko suddenly goes missing, so Mahito ventures into the tower to look for her. Led by the gray heron, he unwittingly ends up embarking on an odyssey into another world. Mahito finds himself in a bizarre realm where the living and the dead exist side by side. As he encounters its astonishing inhabitants, he comes to learn of the secrets of the world. AFTER SCHOOL d. Blue Lan Zhan Huai-Yun, Bruce Chiu, Hou Yan-xi, Charlize Lamb, Wu Jian-He Rating : IIB Length : 124 mins. Opening December 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/n7q0GERpxzU [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Golden Bell Award Best Actor Blue Lan's second directorial effort is a moving autobiographical tribute to the friends he grew up with and his former cram school tutor, late documentary director Mickey Chen. The year is 1994. As the life-changing college examination looms on the horizon for Heng and his two best friends, they spend their days pulling pranks at their cram school, obsessing over sex and stressing over their uncertain futures. However, the cram school's new tutor, Teacher Chih, manages to tame the wild trio and helps them discover their true selves. TRENDNG TOPIC d. Xin Yukun Zhou Dongyu, Song Yang, Yuan Hong, Rating : IIA Length : 121 mins. Opening December 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/SBOCsm1gz-s [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After Chen Miao, the editor-in-chief of the We Media, published an explosive article about a bully case happened in a high-school on social media, she unexpectedly receives a request for help from the parties involved, and a series of unexpected events happened. Chen Miao's partner He Yan and Capital Group President Yue Peng are all involved one after another. What is the truth and what are the secrets behind all these events? A war of justice which takes place on the social media has just begun. MOVIE PRETTY CURE ALL STARS F d. Yuta Tanaka Japanese Animation Length 73 mins. Opening December 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/m5rjpd5AUro [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] All Precure assemble in this 20th anniversary movie! When Sora wakes up, she finds that she is separated with Mashiro in a strange worldand attacked by a mysterious monster! Suddenly, two Precure, "Cure Precious" Yui and "Cure Summer" Manatsu, appear and fight with her together. They become friends and meet another Precure, "Cure Supreme" Preme, in the later journey. At the same time, Mashiro gets lost on a little island. She meets "Cure La Mer" Laura, "Cure Finale" Amane, and "Cure Grace" Madoka there. And they save Puca's life from monsters. Tsubasa and Ag eha also meet other Precure in different places. It seems that there are only Precure in this world! During the journey, they find that the clue to returning to the original world is in the castle. This winter, let's start an adventure with Precure! SNOWFIELD AND OUR WILL d. Tsutomu Mizushima Japanese Animation Length : 54 mins. Opening December 10 2023 BURSTING POINT Can : Bau Lit Dim Lit : Explosion Point d. Calvin Tong Wai Hon Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Shaun Tam Chun Yin, Tony Yang, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Wong Yau Nam, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Sunny Dai Yu Ming, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Jonathan Cheung Wing Hong, Aiden Hung Hung Jor Sing, Adrien Yau Tsz Him Natalie Hsu, Kenneth Lai Opening December 8 2023 in mainland China [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This is the story of a chief inspector in the anti-narcotics unit who holds true to his beliefs as a police officer. He puts everything on the line to crack down on drugs and bring drug traffickers to justice. How will our hero resolve this "bursting point" crisis? ABANG ADIK Can : Fu Doh Ching Nin d. Lay Jin Ong Wu Kang-ren, Jack Tan, Serene Lim Shyi Yee, Tan Kim Wang Rating : III Length : 115 mins. Opening October 20 2023 (Preview) Opening December 7 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Abang and Adi are undocumented orphans in Malaysia. While the older brother, a deaf mute, has resigned himself to a life of poverty, his younger sibling burns with indignation. A brutal accident upsets their relationship's fragile balance. TOUCHING THE SKIN OF EERINESS d. Ryusuke Hamaguchi Shota Sometani, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Hoshi Ishida Rating : IIB Length : 56 mins. Opening December 4 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Chihiro and his elder half-brother are at once close but distant. He practises a strange no-touch dance routine with his classmate Naoya, who is himself experiencing coldness in his relationship with his girlfriend. A prequel to an unmade feature, this short film uses the human body instead of words to convey the indifference and violence inherent in human relationships. DESERT AND OUR PRIDE d. Tsutomu Mizushima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 54 mins. Opening December 3 2023 READY OR ROT AKA : READY OR KNOT 2 Can : But Yut Sing Fun 2 d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Law Kar Ying, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rating : IIB Length : 124 mins. Opening September 16 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Opening October 1 2023 (Preview) Opening November 30 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/BOjzdFwq6bY Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/ready-or-rot [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Guy and Heidi are finally headed for the altar, but pressure from Guy's mother creates so much friction between them that they wonder why they got married in the first place. Meanwhile, Grey Bear suspects that his wife may be cheating on him, and Ken faces the biggest crisis of his life when Jessica accidentally gets pregnant. AS IT BURNS Can : Bak Jau Yu Fun d. Lee Po Cheung Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jasper Liu (Lau Yi Ho), Ray Lui Leung Wai, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening October 22 2023 at the London East Asia Film Festival Opening November 30 2023 (Preview) [ 2023 LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL ] An explosion takes place in an apartment late at night, detective Ngai Wan arrives for the investigation and a charred woman body found on spot, her name is Yin Ching. Ching is getting married with Ng Lam who grew up in a wealthy family. Though it seems to be an accident, Wan feels that something is unusual. THE BRIDGE CURSE 2: RITUAL Can : Nui Gwai Kiu 2: Yuen Gwai Lau d. Lester Hsi Wang Yu-Xuan, J.C. Lin, Patrick Shih, Ning Chang, Summer Meng, Vera Yan Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/CO2mJMe8d4w [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Based on an urban legend of the most haunted university in Taiwan. Rumor has it that during construction, the architect disrupted the school's harmonizing Feng Shui and turned it into a beacon for supernatural entities. Years later, in an attempt to test their AR game on dark summoning rituals of the dead, they unknowingly unleash evil spirits on the world. FLUFFY LOVE Can : Yu Gor Ju Ji Wui Suet Wa d. Lai Meng Jie Belle Shin, Kent Tsai, Mandy Wei Rating : I Length : 90 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/-4sWTONTteg [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The orange cat originally had no expectations of living with humans. When he was wandering, he was temporarily taken in by the kind-hearted Chen Yuting. Just when he felt that humans were actually different from what cats thought, Chen Yuting suddenly disappeared. Why did the girl leave, but he knew that Lu Junxiang, who didn't have any pets but often came to buy feed, also wanted to find her, and even used his brains on a cat in order to find the goddess in his heart! Ever since he and Lu Junxiang started living together as humans and cats, in addition to enjoying the right of being commanded and trampled by cats, there is also a particularly interesting task, which is to allow Lu Junxiang to get closer to Chen Yuting, who is destined to be with them, and at the same time avoid all kinds of misunderstandings. My childhood sweetheart Feifei is actively chasing after my love. LAST SUSPECT Can : Lik Gau Yim Yi Yun d. Mo Zhang Zhang Xiaofei, Lee Hong-Chi, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Hung Junjia , Wang Ziyi, Wang Yixuan, Lai Xi, Terence Yin, Liu Huan, Bao Shang En Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Iu7p1PnHeLg [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Chen Zhiqi is a prominent lawyer, who has yet to lose a case. But when her daughter is kidnapped, she receives a phone call asking her to defend a murder suspect within five days, and only by winning the case can she save her daughter. The case takes a turn for the better with the help of police officer Jin Zhixiong. As the investigation unfolds and evidence emerges, Chen gradually discovers the truth, revealing the man behind the curtain. Will she be able to save her daughter in time? ORANGE LAMP d. Mitsuhiro Mihara Masato Wada, Shihori Kanjiya Rating : I Length : 101 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AHlwDbJhiGo [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Koichi(39), a promising car dealer, starts missing appointments with clients. After being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, he is frustrated with excessive care by others which makes him more miserable and struggles with himself for not being able to do the little things on his own. Even welfare system can't support him because his age is too young. However, Koichi learns that having Alzheimer's disease does not mean "a life is over" when he meets a patient like him but continues sales job and keeps trying new things. The story is based on real experiences of a person who is still living an ordinary life nine years after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer disease. GIRLS UND PANZER DAS FINALE ~CHAPTER 4~ d. Tsutomu Mizushima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 54 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/389UT3kitcY [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The Semi-final round has now begun! However, the ace of Oarai Girls' Academy,Anglerfish Team, was knocked out at the beginning of the match. Can they beatContinuation High School with the remaining members? On the other side, the battle between Kuromorimine Girls' Academy and St. GlorianaGirls' College is at a white heat. Erika Itsumi, the commander of Kuromorimine, is going to fight against her strong rival Darjeeling, the commander of St. Gloriana, with her own Sensha-do. Oarai Girls' Academy VS Continuation High School. Kuromorimine Girls' Academy VS St. Gloriana Girls' College. Keep your eyes on these two fierce races. Let's see who can enter the final battle! [ 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. 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... 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 2023 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. 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 Opening July 16 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening 2024 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Rent-a-Family" specializes in offering family and friends for rent. The company consists of Carlos, the founder; Catherine, the drama coach; and Chi Kwong, the passionate small-time actor. Carlos and Catherine disapprove of Chi Kwong's overwhelming care for their clients, but they begin to rethink the meaning of "Rent-a-Family" when they see the results of Chi Kwong?s kindness... 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." ONE WEEK FRIENDS d. Gavin Lin Shen Yue, Zhao Jinmai, Lin Yi, Wang Jia-Hui Opening August 11 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YZzA65LK7GQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] New student Lin Xiangzhi transferred to ShengHua High School's repeating class. She is quiet and smart but always alone, without making friends with other students. However, she attracts the attention of Xu Youshu, who is not a good student in her class. In the process of trying to be friends with Lin Xiangzhi, he and another two students Song Xiaonan and Jiang Wu, found the secret of Lin Xiangzhi. In order to help this lonely girl, four of them formed a "doomsday survival" team to create surprises for her and their memories. Unbeknownst to them, there is an even sadder secret behind Lin Xiangzhi's illness ...... REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT Can : Chun Gaing Yung Yau Lit : Once Owned AKA : Din Ying Chi Lit : Film Crazed AKA : Din Ying Chi Hon Lit : Film Fanatic d. Keian Chui Tze Yiu Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Dada Chan Jing, Endy Chow Kwok Yin, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Kelly Chen Ka Lei Length : 84 mins. Opening October 9 2022 at the Asian Cinerama Hong Kong Focus in Malaysia Trailer : https://youtu.be/RG9WEI3IRFI [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Everyone in the Hong Kong film industry knows 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 comes from. Ginger Keung, a producer of a reality show, suspects that Kim is a film critic who pans movies to extort advertising dollars from film companies. She zeroes in on him as her next target and decides to dig into his elusive past. [ 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... WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening January 27 2024 (Limited Release) [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Continuing her career-spanning contemplation of home and reunion, Tsang Tsui-shan (Flowing Stories, 38th) once again turns the camera on her home village of Ho Chung. This time, she documents her village's Tai Ping Ching Chiu Festival, a once-in-a-decade event that brings villagers back from all over the world to the village. But when the world is hit by a global pandemic, what will happen to this long-awaited reunion? Made amidst great change in Hong Kong and her own life, Tsang's latest love letter to her home is a melancholic and wistful affair. VITAL SIGN Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung d. Cheuk Wan Chi Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yau Hawk Sau, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Poon Chan Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening April 4 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 27 2023 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening October 27 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC24 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uKnFrTeguZo [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In one of his finest dramatic performances yet, Louis Koo stars as a veteran ambulanceman who simply wants to do his job without any interference from his boss. While he considers emigrating with his daughter, he clashes with his new partner, a young go-getter on the fast-track up the bureaucratic ladder. A mature directorial effort by Cheuk Wan-chi, this dramedy about Hong Kong's civil service culture and the latest emigration wave is a charming, yet sobering love letter to her city and its people, especially those who still remain. WISH COMES TRUE Can : BA HUNG FOOK LAI GUNG YUT DIM Lit : Pull Happiness A Little Closer AKA : Yuen Mong Nau Dan Gei Lit : Wish Claw Machine d. Ling Chi Man Ling Man Lung, Lin Minchen, Coffee Lam Chin Yu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting Length : 94 mins. Opening September 17 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/wish-comes-true [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA SEASON 17 ] Abandoned by her mother, Xiaofei, a positive and cheerful girl, encounters a "Wish Come True Machine" that can fulfil people's wishes, and forms a bond with a young man named Wai who suffers from a rare disease. While Xiaofei is finding the lost lover of Wai, they discover that the new medicine for treating his illness is ineffective. Though hit hard by fate, they hold on to the only things they can: hope and each other. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a girl who helps a friend with a rare disease with a machine that can fulfil wishes ONCE IN A BLUE MOON Can : Mong Yuet Lit : Gaze at the Moon d. Andy Lo (Law Yiu Fai) Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Peter Chan Charm Man, Sumling Li Kyle Wong Kai Ho, Mathew Hung Cheuk Fai, Mung Kit Length : 104 mins. Opening November 6 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Writer-director Andy Lo's follow-up to his award-nominated drama Happiness is a delicate portrait of a family threatened by well-intentioned lies they tell each other. Mei-chen's family seems fine on the surface, but everyone is secretly struggling. Mei-chen is trapped in a dead-end job with a toxic boss; her brother won't tell his family that he has separated from his wife; and Mei-chen's mother is worried that her untold past may shatter her family. Compassionate and hilarious, this is a dramedy with a comforting message about learning to let go. FLY ME TO THE MOON Can : Dan Yuen Yun Cheung Gau d. Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan Wu Kang-Ren, Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tse Wing-yan, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening October 23 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 12 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 28 2023 (Preview) Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3602ASF01 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uXqn9tCGx4c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1997, little sisters move to Hong Kong with their mother from Hunan to reunite with their father. However, what awaits them is not paradise, but poverty, identity crisis and a drug addicted father. To survive, they become pleasers. Entering teenage, the sisters start to resist, struggling between the family and their self-identity in development. Then as grown-ups, they realise how their childhood memories keep haunting their current lives. Produced by renowned director Stanley Kwan, Sasha Chuk's first feature tells a story of reconciliation with one's parents and oneself. [ 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A family chronicle, spanning from 1997, the year of the handover of Hong Kong, to 2017, captures the life of a father and his daughter for 20 years. Produced by Stanley Kwan. I DID IT MY WAY Can : Chim Hung Lit : Undercover Walk d. Jason Kwan Chi Yiu Andy Lau Tak Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Cya Liu, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Philip Keung Ho Man, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Lam Suet, Opening December 29 2023 in mainland China Opening January 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/kFQNxItIPrY [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the new century, the fight against drugs faces an unprecedented and difficult challenge! Under the deep and complex dark network, an invisible war is being waged in Hong Kong...... Typhoon signal was hoisted in Hong Kong. Under the cover of the fierce wind, four tons of methamphetamine were entering Hong Kong, pending to be sold on the dark network. A cyber revelry of druggies was about to be unveiled, and a storm was brewing in the quiet Victoria Harbour. Police had to arrest the "boss" behind the scenes and nip the "drug network" in the bud in no time, that pushed their undercover intelligence to the narrow road. In the center of the storm, undercover agents, police officers, drug lords, black, white, and gray entangled. THE EX-FILES 4: MARRIAGE PLAN d. Tian Yusheng Kelly Yu, Cya Liu, Han Geng, Zheng Kai, Zheng Mengxu Length : 129 mins. Opening January 11 2024 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The immensely popular EX-FILE franchise now comes to its fourth sequel in which we see buddies Meng Yun and Yu Fei are coming to an age to settle down. Faced with pressure from families, Meng Yun, who is still dealing with the "aftermath of a breakup," begins to search for true love with the question "Why get married?" lingering on his mind. On the other hand, in order to get ready for married life, Yu Fei and his girlfriend Ding Dian create a marriage cooling-off period to experience the trouble they may encounter after marriage. The ups and downs of marriage indeed become challenging for their relationship. One is getting lost on the path to find true love, while the other has to deal with new drama after a taste of "the married life". The two brothers are now confronted with new emotional dilemmas... RASCAL DOES NOT DREAM OF A KNAPSACK KID d. Soichi Masui Japanese Animation Opening January 11 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] March begins, and there is only one month left in the third term. Sakuta Azusagawa is about to celebrate the graduation of his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima. As he waits for Mai at Shichirigahama beach, an elementary school-aged girl who looks like Mai did when she was a child actress appears in front of him. "Who are you, old man?" she asks. Is this a dream or an illusion? As he thinks about this mysterious experience, his father calls him. "It's about your mother. She says she wants to see Kaede," he says. Sakuta and Kaede's mother never came to terms with what happened to Kaede. Having been hospitalized for so long, their mother finally wants to see her daughter. To fulfill their mother's wish, Sakuta makes the difficult decision to meet face-to-face — something they haven't done in a long time. He's unable to hide his nervousness about all this. Never-before-seen scars begin to appear on Sakuta's body. Could these be warning signs of a new type of puberty syndrome? LOVE AT FIRST LIE Can : But Si Nei But Oi Nei d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Mandy Tam Man Huen, Edward Chen Leung Chung Hang, Anjaylia Chan Ka Bo, Hazel Lam Hei Tung Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Lam Kwok Bun, Karlie Chung Ching, Xenia Chong Wan Ching, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Henick Chou Hon Ning, Fung So Bo, Michelle Lee Chiu Nam Miko Wong Kit Kei, Angel Chiang Ka Man, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Joey Thye (Dai Cho Yee) Opening January 18 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/AF0EfWWNwQg Trailer : https://youtu.be/AnA7pkzkf1U [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] During that summer, Bo, a cheerful and kind-hearted girl who lives on Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok, meets Edward, a wealthy young man with an estranged father, by chance. To retaliate against his father, Edward hires Bo and her friend Keung to ruin his father's wedding. Bo and Edward are increasingly drawn to each other and start dating. Falling head over heels in love, they think their love will last forever. Just as the couple think this is the love of a lifetime, life doesn’t always go the way they want...... DELIVERANCE Can : Yuen Sun Jui d. Kelvin Shum Ka Yin Simon Yam Tat Wa, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Anna Ng Yuen Yee, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Tim Wong Tin Ngo@Dear Jane, Kaki Sham, Kyle Shum Sheung Chit, Brian Yuen Chung Yeung Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Rating : IIB Length : 106 mins. facebook : https://www.facebook.com/deliverance.hk Opening October 29th 2022 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Chicago Opening January 18 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/BmUo-P0YGDY [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA SEASON 15 ] A fractured family of four brothers and one sister confront haunting memories of their mother's passing fifteen years ago. Fifteen years had passed, as Nicole returns home to Hong Kong to be reunited with her three brothers, clinging to the shattered memory from the night of her mother's passing. Through hypnosis sessions with her big brother Joseph, the trauma that the family sustained is unexpectedly reawakened when she desires to connect back with the memories. Then, the whole world around this family takes on a dark form and love becomes almost undefinable. IMPRISONED: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE AKA : PRISON ON FIRE AKA : Gam Yuk Fung Won 2023 AKA : IMPRISONED II: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE AKA: Yut Yuk Yi: Gip So Lan Toh Can : Gip So Lan Toh d. Christopher Sun Lap Kei Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Babyjohn Choi, Tommy Wong Kwong Leung, Lam Suet, Terry Zou, Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening December 14 2023 in Malaysia Opening January 25 2024 [ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMAS ] Hong Kong businessman YU and his secretary go to country A for business meetings; however, his secretary is killed in the hotel. YU is arrested on spot. Even though Yu plead for not guilty, but he is eventually put in a mixed and multinational prison. The warden has enjoyed torturing the prisoners until they die cruelty. YU must escape from this dark prison for survival. How could he breakout this cage in final? MOSCOW MISSION d. Herman Yau Lai To Zhang Hanyu, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Huang Xuan, Janice Man, Jason Gu Rating : IIB Length : 128 mins. Opening January 25 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film is based on a real historical event. In 1993, a series of violent armed robberies occurred on the K3/4 international train connecting Beijing and Moscow, the only land communication line between China and Europe back then. The Chinese police engaged in a cross-border investigation and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Disguised as businessmen and undaunted by danger, a special operations team led by the Railway Police set off for this investigation in the unfamiliar territory of Moscow, with only one goal in mind: to arrest the criminals and successfully extradite them back to China. ROB N ROLL Can : Lum Si Gip Ong Lit : Temporary Robbery Case AKA : Lum Si Hai Gip Lit : Temporary Armed Robbery d. Albert Mak Kai Kwong Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Lam Suet, Lo Hoi Pang, Leung Chung Hang, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Michael Wong Man Tak, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Mike Tsang Pei Tak, Calvert Fu Ka Tsun, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, John Chiang, Jr. (Chiang Cheuk Man), Ansonbean (Chan Ngai Sun), Kathy Wong Chung Yan, John Chiang Dai Wai, Nancy Wu Ting Yan, Length : 98 mins. Opening January 19 2024 in mainland China Opening Februry 10 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/m5rjpd5AUro Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/movierobnroll/ [ CINEMA CITY ] A ruthless bandit Mui launches a "blitzkrieg"; armed robbery, which happens to stir up the spirit of two perplexed middle-aged men named Fai and Timid who are about to acquire a gun for robbing too. The characters of the three are widely different but they share the same "luck" and goal. Upon their alliance with Mui's unique slogan "Don't hurt innocent and brothers, we're civilized and polite!" Finally, both Fai and Timid became the real gangsters and all three are hunted by Police all along their escape. Their ad-hoc and dramatic robbery has started a war with the Police pursuit. PERFECT DAYS Can : Sun Woot Yut Seung d. Wim Wenders Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Tomokazu Miura Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening January 25 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Nearly four decades after the Yausjiro Ozu tribute documentary Tokyo-Ga, German auteur Wim Wenders returns to Japan and makes a glorious comeback to form this transcendent drama about the beauty of simplicity. In a sublime performance that earned him the Best Actor prize in Cannes, Koji Yakusho plays Hirayama, a public toilet cleaner who leads a quiet life that involves only work and enjoying his eclectic collection of music and books. Over a series of encounters, we slowly learn of Hirayama's previous life and why he chose his current lifestyle. WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening January 27 2024 (Limited Release) [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Continuing her career-spanning contemplation of home and reunion, Tsang Tsui-shan (Flowing Stories, 38th) once again turns the camera on her home village of Ho Chung. This time, she documents her village's Tai Ping Ching Chiu Festival, a once-in-a-decade event that brings villagers back from all over the world to the village. But when the world is hit by a global pandemic, what will happen to this long-awaited reunion? Made amidst great change in Hong Kong and her own life, Tsang's latest love letter to her home is a melancholic and wistful affair. SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE d. Takashi Katagiri Japanese Animation Length : 110 mins. Opening February 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xnBaH7Pj4so [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] In the era of fierce intelligence wars, all nations in the world are in turmoil. A top spy, working for Westalis and spying in Ostania, "Twilight" disguises as Loid Forger, undergoing a mission, namely Operation Strix. But in the midst of the operation, he is replaced by an incapable man?! At the same time, Eden College is organizing a cooking internship program the winner of which will be rewarded with a "stella star". In order to proceed with Operation Strix, and to prove to WISE that he is up to the task of keeping the peace of the world, Loid proposes to Anya to make a traditional Frigis dessert called "Meremere" to win the principal's heart! In order to confirm the authentic taste of the dessert, the Forgers decides to take a trip to Frigis. But before their departure, Yor witnesses Loid meeting with a mysterious woman. After that Yor becomes uneasy about the "fake relationship" with Loid... On the train, Anya finds a strange suitcase with a chocolate in it. When the owner of the suitcase suddenly returns, while in panic, Anya swallows the chocolate by mistake. It is found out later that the chocolate is hiding a top secret that could shatter the peace of the world! Unexpected things happen one after another, crisis after crisis, thrill after thrill ...! The fate of the world has once again been entrusted to the Forgers! THE MOON THI4V3S Can : Doh Yuet Jeh Lit : Moon Thieves d. Steven Yuen Kim Wai Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Keung To Opening February 8th 2024 TABLE FOR SIX 2 Can : Fan Hei Gung Sum 2 d. Sunny Chan Wing Sun Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, Peter Chan Charm Man, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Wu Fung, Peter Lai Pei Tat, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Helena Law Lan, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ling Man Lung, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ng Wing Sze, Birdy Wong Ching Yan Opening Feburary 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/zZohTLGw2Yk [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Belief in our own blessings can bring us good fortune, but what is true fortune? Fortune and misfortune, love and hate, what is their ultimate definitions? One family, three couples, three weddings. After they decided to move on, what further challenges await them? Marriage isn't just about two individuals; it involves a whole family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sunny Chan, with his unique sense of humor, once again dives into the complex dynamics of modern society's men and women, families, and romance. AS IT BURNS Can : Bak Jau Yu Fun d. Lee Po Cheung Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jasper Liu (Lau Yi Ho), Ray Lui Leung Wai, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Length : 102 mins. Opening October 22 2023 at the London East Asia Film Festival Opening November 30 2023 (Preview) Opening March 7 2024 [ 2023 LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL ] An explosion takes place in an apartment late at night, detective Ngai Wan arrives for the investigation and a charred woman body found on spot, her name is Yin Ching. Ching is getting married with Ng Lam who grew up in a wealthy family. Though it seems to be an accident, Wan feels that something is unusual. THE LYRICIST WANNABE AKA : A CANTOPOP LYRICIST TO-BE Can : Tin Chi Lun d. Norris Wong Yee Lam Chung Suet Ying, Eric Kot Man Fai, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Sabrina Ng Ping, Shannon Chan Shu Yan, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Henick Chou Han Ning, Luna Shaw (Siu Mei Kwan), Ernest Poon Chung Hau, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Yukki Tai (Dai Yuk Kei), Yeung Wai Lun, Kayan9896 (Ng Ka Yan), Leung Chung Hang, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Chu Pak Hong, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jessey Tsang Tsui Shan, Oscar Chiu (Yau Chi Yu), Rating : IIB Length : 113 mins. Opening November 12 2023 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 16 2023 (Christmas Party) Opening March 7 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Believing that writing Cantopop is her God-given talent, Law Wing-sze decides to make it her lifelong career. But as hard as Sze tries to polish her lyrics writing skills and expand her social circle, nothing seems to go her way. What if there's a will, but there's no way? The first major motion picture about Cantopop lyrics writing. Norris Wong's long-awaited follow-up to her acclaimed debut My Prince Edward is an unsentimental autobiographical dramedy that reminds us no dream is guaranteed to come true. Ironically, the film's star, up-and-coming actress Chung Suet-ying, is actually a real-life Cantopop lyricist. DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Opening March 14 2024 WE 12 Can : 12 Gwai Doh Lit : 12 Strange Thieves d. Berry Ho Kwok Man Lokman Yeung, Anson Lo Hon Ting, Frankie Chan Sui Fai, Alton Wong Chi Tak, Stanley Yau Sze Chun, Anson Kong Ip Sang, Jer Lau Ying Ting, Ian Chan Cheuk Yin, Jeremy Lee Chun Kit, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Keung To, Tiger Yau Ngo Yin, Yeung Wai Lun, ERROR, Yoyo Kot Cheuk Yiu Opening November 2023 (Experience Preview) Opening Easter 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/JvVkTYYjQaE --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR AUCKLAND CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 30 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Spark Arena Quay Park, Auckland CBD 42-80 Mahuhu Cres, Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand https://www.sparkarena.co.nz/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: LIVE NATION NEW ZEALAND https://www.livenation.co.nz/show/1460255/joker-xue-extraterrestrial-world-tour/auckland/2024-03-30/en * JOKER XUE MELBOURNE CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 26 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park Olympic Boulevard and Batman Ave., Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/JOKERXUE24/venues/MPK/performances/ERLA2024690JX/tickets * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR SYDNEY CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 23 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Qudos Bank Arena Olympic Blvd and Edwin Flack Avenue Sydney Olympic Park New South Wales 2127 Australia https://qudosbankarena.com.au/event/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE : https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JOKERXUE24 * JAY CHOU "CARNIVAL" WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME : March 17 2024 @ 7:30 PM March 16 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rod Laver Arena Olympic Boulevard and Batman Ave., Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK AUSTRALIA: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JAYCHOU24 * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR TORONTO CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 13 20234 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Coca-Cola Coliseum 45 Manitoba Drive Toronto Ontario M6K 3C3 Canada https://www.coca-colacoliseum.com/events/detail/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005F76EC15259B * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR VANCOUVER CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 7 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rogers Arena 800 Griffiths Way Vancouver British Columbia Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $ 448, 388, 338, 268, 198, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F76E11047E4 * JAY CHOU DATE AND TIME : March 2 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Giants Stadium Grand Parade Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Australia * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Saturday February 24 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Summit at Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/ TICKET PRICES: $ 338, 288, 238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE https://99concerts.com/the-wynners-la Ng Hing Kee Rosemead 626-931-6688 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 626-786-1881 * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN RENO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 18 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday December 31 2023 10 READY O/R ROT Can : But Yut Sing Fun 2 d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Law Kar Ying, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu, Fish Liew Chi Yu, 9 ABANG ADIK Can : Fu Doh Ching Nin d. Lay Jin Ong Wu Kang-ren, Jack Tan, Serene Lim Shyi Yee, Tan Kim Wang 8 IN BROAD DAYLIGHT Can : BAK YUN JI HA d. Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, John Chiang Dai Wai, Leung Chung Hang, Peter Chan Charm Man, Rachel Leung Yung Ting 7 BURSTING POINT Can : Bau Lit Dim Lit : Explosion Point d. Calvin Tong Wai Hon Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Shaun Tam Chun Yin, Tony Yang, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Wong Yau Nam, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Sunny Dai Yu Ming, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Jonathan Cheung Wing Hong, Aiden Hung Hung Jor Sing, Adrien Yau Tsz Him Natalie Hsu, Kenneth Lai 6 TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES Can : Nin Siu Yut Gei d. Nick Cheuk Yik Him Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Hanna Chan, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sa), Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Curtis Ho Pak Lim, Yukki Tai (Dai Yuk Kei), Nancy Kwai (Gai Cheuk Hiu), Henick Chou Hon Ning, Joey Leung Cho Hiu, Chan Yu Ting, Lee Ting Long, John Ho Kau 5 THE BOY AND THE HERON d. Hayao Miyazaki Japanese Animation 4 WISH d. Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn Disney Animation English Voices: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk 3 WONKA d. Paul King Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas , Matthew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Murray McArthur 2 AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM d. James Wan Jason Mamoa, Patrick Wilson 1 THE GOLDFINGER 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 ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS THE GOLDFINGER AKA : ONCE UPON A TIME IN HONG KONG Rating : IIA Length : 126 mins. Opening December 30 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/UDbHJ-f-mVk Trailer : https://youtu.be/x3VE106Srzs [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the 1980's, a stock market crash causes the sudden collapse of a multi-billion-dollar company. Elite anti-corruption investigator Lau uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving the company founder Ching, who built the company from the ground up. Little does Lau know that he's about to meet his match in a HK$200 million investigation that will entangle him for years to come. [ 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. THE BOY AND THE HERON Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening December 14 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Tokyo, near the end of World War II in the Pacific. 11 year old Mahito loses his mother in a fire, and takes refuge with his father in his mother's hometown. They move into an old mansion on a large estate, which also includes a secluded tower that has become a nesting spot for a gray heron. Mahito struggles with complex feelings toward his father, who runs a factory supplying the war effort, and his new stepmother Natsuko, who happens to be his mother's younger sister. To make matters worse, he becomes alienated at school. Mahito was told that the tower was built by his mother's granduncle, who eventually disappeared inside it, never to be seen again. One day, Natsuko suddenly goes missing, so Mahito ventures into the tower to look for her. Led by the gray heron, he unwittingly ends up embarking on an odyssey into another world. Mahito finds himself in a bizarre realm where the living and the dead exist side by side. As he encounters its astonishing inhabitants, he comes to learn of the secrets of the world. BURSTING POINT Rating : III Length : 139 mins. Opening December 8 2023 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This is the story of a chief inspector in the anti-narcotics unit who holds true to his beliefs as a police officer. He puts everything on the line to crack down on drugs and bring drug traffickers to justice. How will our hero resolve this "bursting point" crisis? READY OR ROT AKA : READY OR KNOT 2 Can : But Yut Sing Fun 2 d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Law Kar Ying, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rating : IIB Length : 124 mins. Opening September 16 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Opening October 1 2023 (Preview) Opening November 30 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/BOjzdFwq6bY Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/ready-or-rot [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Guy and Heidi are finally headed for the altar, but pressure from Guy's mother creates so much friction between them that they wonder why they got married in the first place. Meanwhile, Grey Bear suspects that his wife may be cheating on him, and Ken faces the biggest crisis of his life when Jessica accidentally gets pregnant. TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES Can : Nin Siu Yut Gei d. Nick Cheuk Yik Him Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Hanna Chan, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sa), Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Curtis Ho Pak Lim, Yukki Tai (Dai Yuk Kei), Nancy Kwai (Gai Cheuk Hiu), Henick Chou Hon Ning, Joey Leung Cho Hiu, Chan Yu Ting, Lee Ting Long, John Ho Kau Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening October 13 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening October 28th 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 16 2023 Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC23 Teaser: https://youtu.be/ShK5VPUro9w Trailer : https://youtu.be/0k8VPd1W5BQm [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6] High school teacher Cheng looks back to his repressed childhood memories, as he finds an anonymous suicide note in the classroom. He strives hard to prevent another tragedy from happening, meanwhile facing a series of family problems, his wife is divorcing him, and his father is dying. [ THE 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Teacher Cheng uncovers repressed childhood memories via an anonymous suicide note in his classroom. He strives to prevent another tragedy. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] This drama follows a high-school teacher who recalls his traumatic childhood after he finds an anonymous suicide note and must find the troubled student before tragedy strikes. IN BROAD DAYLIGHT Can : BAK YUN JI HA d. Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, John Chiang Dai Wai, Leung Chung Hang, Peter Chan Charm Man, Rachel Leung Yung Ting Rating : IIA Length : 106 mins. Opening July 22 2023 at the Asian Summer Film Festival Vic 2023 Opening September 16 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Opening October 13 2023 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening October 25 2023 at the 36th Tokyo Internaitonal Film Festival Opening November 2 2023 Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/in-broad-daylight Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC22 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VCzA9iw2T94 [ ASIAN SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL VIC 2023 ] Based on true events, In Broad Daylight reveals a little-known truth about nursing homes that lies beneath the headlines. The investigative journalism unit of a news agency receives a tip about the mistreatment of residents at Rainbow Bridge Nursing Home. To expose wrongdoing at the home, reporter Kay goes undercover to expose the inhumanity inside, seeking the cruel truth in broad daylight. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Based on true events, In Broad Daylight follows an investigative journalist who goes undercover to expose the abuse of residents in a nursing home ------------ For the week starting December 30 2023 (Week 52) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 TIME CAPSULE Can : Doh Yu Si Gan Long Zpecial https://youtu.be/6hN83CQ4o4E 4 MISDIALED Can : But Min Loi Din Andy Lai Jin Fung https://youtu.be/T_WqXKn17fM 3 THE ART OF EMBARRASSMENT Can : Ji Yiu Nei But Gam Gai Kaho Hung https://youtu.be/C0tXBS8Rpyk 2 ALL THE GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOU Can : Ji Gei Ju Nei Tang Siu Hau https://youtu.be/UWo3D-O28lE 1 //Undecided// Marf Yau Yin Tung https://youtu.be/t9sCt5RzuG0 TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 CRYSTAL CLEAR Gigi Yim Ming Hay https://youtu.be/ 4 YOU ARE MY ONLY ONE Can : Nei Si Ngor Dik Wai Yut Albert Chau Kat Pui https://youtu.be/WnwJdKLpap8 3 CHEATING ON YOU Can : Tau Dong Sai Dik Nui Hai Angela Hui Ching Wan https://youtu.be/1U4BC8ZR4zI 2 RIGHT HERE WAITING Can : Sap Kuk Jik Chin Dun Felix Lam Chi Lok https://youtu.be/EmYv7P0s0BM 1 DON'T MIND ME Can : Seh Gau Hung Gui Ngam Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/0uYsYjnSdqA METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 NOUVEAU RICHE GOLD Can : Toh Ho Gum Delta T https://youtu.be/x0ktA434Uo8 4 THIS WISH Can : Sing Yuen Joyce Cheng Yun Yi https://youtu.be/37V8LDVfDg4 3 TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES Can : Nin Yuet Man Man iii Iris Liu Wing Sum, Lau Heung King https://youtu.be/piwmPktKHYY 2 THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HEALTHY CRYING Can : Huk Yup Gein Hong Ji Nam Gin Lee Hung Ngai https://youtu.be/L2I7TZCzBow 1 ONLY FOR ME Gigi Yim Ming Hay https://youtu.be/4BybUEg7SIo COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 LOVE IS A PRACTICE Can : Oi Dik Yut Jung Lin Jap On Chan Kin On https://youtu.be/dkfIS7lXbyU 4 I'M MARF-ELOUS Marf Yau Yin Tung https://youtu.be/oAgXQwQtoHE 3 DOUBLE HAPPINESS Can : Seung Hei Lau Twins https://youtu.be/bm3sbDPkAWo 2 NOSTALGIA IS A KIND OF TASTE (FESTIVE VERSION) Can : Wai Gau Si Jung Bun Mei (FESTIVE VERSION) Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/NXUP3VtS1i4 1 WHY SO SERIOUS Can : Wai Hor Yim Jung Doh Jeh Yeung Dear Jane https://youtu.be/tHTTkZC4_Fw RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 NOT TOO LATE Can : Mei Man Miriam Yeung Chin Wa https://youtu.be/lW9vuJ45y40 4 NOSTALGIA IS A KIND OF TASTE Can : Wai Gau Si Jung Bun Mei Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/NXUP3VtS1i4 3 NECESSARY EVIL Can : Bit Yiu Ji Ngok CY Chan Chung Chak https://youtu.be/FyVKX2nuxuE 2 WHY SO SERIOUS Can : Wai Hor Yim Jung Doh Jeh Yeung Dear Jane https://youtu.be/tHTTkZC4_Fw 1 MY OWN WORLD MAP Can : Ngor Dik Sai Gai Dei Toh Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun https://youtu.be/7IVDrinlhDs HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART 5 WAIT FOR WIND TO RISE Can : Dun Fung Hei Sa Dingding https://youtu.be/8UlU6xojajk 4 EMPTY Can : Hung Dong Dong Li Xueqin https://youtu.be/sDE2YyMT378 3 P.xyZ Can : P.xyZ (Piu Heung Yu Jau Jung Tau) Luhan https://youtu.be/uUzwWL102yg 2 LOVE IS BLAMELESS Can : Oi Moot Yau Chor Elva Hsiao https://youtu.be/o0WomLGknHA 1 4%VOL RIVER Can : Sei Doh Dik Hor Jackson Yee (Yik Yeung Chin Sai) https://youtu.be/hcyVrocRHqs ------------ --------------------- NIU VISION MEDIA PRESENT THE GOLDFINGER https://www.facebook.com/NiuVision/posts/pfbid02ge3SjcEB9ZzBhunb9wu2w1oLjSVBB4m3xu7y1bpjUsAtVQwUCu7SqgEgJqtv31Lsl Opening December 29 2023 in North America UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES, CA AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 AMC Orange 30 AMC DINE-IN Ontrio Mills 30 AMC Rolling Hills 20 Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Regal Irvine Spectrum SAN FRANCISCO/SAN JOSE CA AMC Metreon 16 AMC Bay Street 16 AMC Mercado 20 AMC Eastridge 15 AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12 AMC Saratoga 14 Cinemark Century Daly City 20 Cinemark Century Union Landing 25 Cinemark Century Great Mall 20 SAN DIEGO CA AMC Mission Valley 20 SEATLE WA AMC Pacific Place 11 AMC Alderwood Mall 16 AMC Seattle 10 Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas and IMAX SPOKANE WA AMC River Park Square 20 NEW YORK NY AMC Empire 25 Regal Essex Crossing Regal Tangram SYRACUS NY Regal Destiny USA HOUSTON TX AMC Fountain 18 AMC Gulf Pointe 30 Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace DALLAS TX AMC DINE-IN Stonebriar 24 AMC Grapevine Mills 24 AMC Firewheel 18 Cinemark Legacy NEW BRUNSWICK NJ AMC New Brunswick 18 ELIZABETH NJ AMC Jersey Gardens 20 CHERRY HILL NJ AMC Cherry Hill 24 AUSTIN TX Regal Gateway BOSTON MA AMC Boston Common 19 AMC Liberty Tree Mall 20 AMC Tyngsboro 12 PHILADELPHIA PA AMC Neshiaminy 24 CHICAGO IL AMC River East 21 AMC South Barrington 24 MIAMI FL AMC Aventura 24 AMC Sunset Place 24 Orlando FL AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 Denver CO AMC Westminster Promenade 24 Kansas City KS AMC DINE-IN Studio 28 New Orleans LA AMC Westbank Palace 16 WASHINGTON DC AMC Montgomery 16 Regal Rockville Center AMC Hoffman Center 22 AMC Tysons Corner 16 AMC Loudoun Station 11 HANOVER MD Cinemark Egyptian 24 AUBURN AL AMC CLASSIC Auburn 14 HONOLULU HI Regal Dole Cannery CANADA Markham, ON Cineplex Cinema Markham and VIP TORONTO, ON Cineplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas and VIP Richmond Hill, ON SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas Scarborough, ON Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas Newmarket Silvercity Newmarket Cinemas Oakville Cineplex Cinemas Winston Churchill and VIP London Cineplex Odeon Westmount Cinemas and VIP Ottawa, ON Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas Richmond, BC Silvercity Riverport 19 IMAX Cinemas VANCOUVER, BC Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas EDMONTON, AB Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton CALGARY, AB Scotiabank Theatre Chinook Winnipeg, MB Cinema City Northgate Montreal QC Cinema Cineplex Forum et VIP Halifax NS Scotiabank Theatre Halifax ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com