From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (February 15 2024) 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. MISCELLANEOUS * (2024/02/21) Chrissie Chau Sau and Stephy Tang Lai Yan after the film HUSBAND KILLERS (NUI SI FOOK SAU) would work together again on a film about bowling with guy group MIRROR's vice captain Anson Kong. Stephy's Lunar New Year film with Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, Louis Cheung Kai Chung and Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2) after success in Hong Kong would later open in the mainland for the Lantern Festival. Director Sunny Chan Wing Sun recently brought the team to promote in the mainland. Earlier at the Dongguan stop all the lead actors appeared. Actually Stephy and the director's families were both from Dongguan. Stephy on a rare trip to her hometown said in Cantonese, "Hometown friends how are you! I just found out that actually the director's family is also from Dongguan." She also talked about being in Dongguan. "I am very happy, actually I haven't been back in several years. I am very happy to see the old home of Dongguan again. I used to come all the time, like for shows, singing, all of which had a particular sense of familiarity. This time I am able to bring this movie to everyone. Because this movie is full of love, full of warmth, I came here to this familiar city. I hope everyone would like it, after watching everyone would receive this love and warmth too." * (2024/02/20) Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk On, and Keung To two nights ago attended the Emperor Motion Picture THE MOON THIEVES (DOH YUET JEH) audience appreciation event, attracting many fans to show their support. They and the audience came together as one, they even attentively answered questions about the movie. Director Yuen Kim Wai touched the chins of he three, leading to screams from fans. Edan pointed out that the response to the film has been better than imagined. Because his past film reviews have been polarizing but this time almost all were positive, he was very happy. The film would soon pass HK$ 20 million at the box office. Edan pointed out that this performance would already be very amazing. "Of course I hope the performance would continue to be even better. (The goal?) The director says that the goal to over HK$ 60 million, we would do our best!" Earlier Edan promised that he would show "August 15th" when the box office would reach HK$ 40 million. Would Keung To and Anson Lo also give away benefits? Anson Lo played dumb, "We don't even know what 'August 15th' is! (What are you planning to show?) If he would show 'August 15th', it wouldn't matter what we show!" Keung To joked, "Even if Stanley appears it wouldn't matter!" Edan later suggested that Anson Lo would be able to show the front of "August 15th". Keung To promised that as long as the box office would reach HK$ 20 million he would satisfy fan requests and reprise his part from the film. Speaking of after the concert various members "succumbed" to illness. Edan said that they have already recovered. Although there were some after effect, they have been very lucky because they were able to recover before their mid March concert tour. Anson Lo said that lately he has been taking his medicine on time. "I hope by the concerts we wouldn't even have the after effect. I want to hurry up and take care of it. I remember during the Hong Kong stop, I had to pull the mic away to cough. It really didn't look good, I hope it wouldn't be like this again." Keung To also said that he would continue to take the medicine and take care of his body, so he would be able to guarantee the performance would not be affected. Would he celebrate his April birthday in Hong Kong? He said, "I can't confirm, let it be. (Would it affect Keung To Bay?) Let it be." On Valentine's Day, but Anson Lo and Keung To both shared their unshaven photo. Anson Lo pointed out that it was proof that he did not shave for 5 days after he fell ill. Keung To thought his photo was very ugly, so after sharing it he removed it. * (2024/02/19) MIRRROR members Keung To, Anson Lo Hon Ting and Edan Lui Cheuk On starred in the Lunar New Year film THE MOON THIEVCES (DOH YUET JEH) exceeded HK$ 15 million at the box office. In recent days the three and director Steve Yuen Kim Wai split up their audience appreciation duties to continue to pump up the box office. After Anson Lo and Edan two days go, yesterday Keung To and Edan appeared at the cinemas for audience appreciation events. Keung To earlier kept coughing at a promotion. He explained that the weather change caused allergy and revealed that he had a big pile of drugs to take for illness. Yesterday before Keung To entered the cinema, a large group of Keung Candies surrounded him to give him lai see, gifts and flowers. His voice was hoarse during the event and sounded like he has not recovered, but he is in good sprits. He answered Keung Candies' questions and posed for group photo. Anson Lo two days ago attended an audience appreciation show with Edan. A viewer mentioned that Edan once said that when the box office reached HK$ 30 million he would show "August 15th" to everyone and joked that they were waiting for him to give the benefit and show his rear. Edan made a correction, "I said August 15th, I didn't say rear." Yuen Kim Wai asked did August 15th not mean the rear? Edan explained, "August 15th is the moon." * (2024/02/18) The Andy Lau Tak Wa starred, Ning Hao directed film THE MOVIE EMPEROR (HUNG JIN SIN SUN) opened in the mainland on the Lunar New Year's Day (February 10th). After 7 days in release it passed the 80 million yuan RMB mark, but the release company two days ago suddenly announced its retreat from the Spring Festival slot and would choose another date for release. Some online speculated that due to few cinema scheduling and poor show times, the film's box office has been impacted and left behind in the race. The company stated, "We appreciate everyone's support of the film since its release. Film is an art that interacts with the audience. We sincerely hope to be able to have sincere interactions with even more viewers. After the team's careful consideration, the film THE MOVIE EMPEROR would retreat from the Spring Festival slot and choose a new date to see everyone again. We hereby express our sincerest apology to each of the film creators and staff, thank you for your hard work on the film. THE MOVIE EMPEROR is extremely simplistic absurd comedy, a film that because of interaction with the audience became complete. We are grateful to viewers who have already watched this film, and look forward to at an even more suitable time to encounter you who are willing to complete this film with us. Communication can never be too late, let's chat at another time. Happy Holidays everyone!" Before THE MOVIE EMPEROR, this year already had other Lunar New Year films that announced their retreat from the Spring Festival slot. VIVA LA VIDA, GOD OF MONEY, and BA JIE have also announced its their retreat, meaning half of the mainland Lunar New Year film slate have backed out. VIVA LA VIDA's release company earlier on the 14th announced on its official site, "Due to an enormous error on scheduling, we have fallen short of the director, the actors, the cast, the crew and the staff's hard work." The film postponed its release to March 30th; the animation GOD OF MONEY two nights ago announced an early end to its run with around 910,000 yuan. Another animation BA JIE yesterday also announced its Spring Festival retreat with around 3.25 million yuan and would choose another date for release. THE MOVIE EMPEROR has been scheduled for a February 29th release in Hong Kong. On whether the release date would be affected, Lau Tak Wa's company responded, "At this stage Wa Jai isn't certain either, everything would depend on the distributor's decision." As of October 17th, the mainland Spring Festival total box office reached 8.04 billion yuan RMB and passed the 2021 Spring Festival's 7.84 billion yuan RMB record. The Jia Ling directed and starred YOLO even broke the Spring Festival feature film box office record with 2.6 billion yuan RMB. In second PEGASUS 2 made 2.3 billion and in third the mainland animation BOONIE BEARS: TIME TWIST made 1.4 billion yuan. Director Lee Lik Chi two nights ago posted on Weibo to question the retreat announcements of THE MOVIE EMPEROR, VIVA LA VIDA, GOD OF MONEY were to make way for YOLO. "What strategy is this? They are all making way for the 100 catty Jia Ling?" His "make way" comment upset many online, who cited that Jia Ling's YOLO won out due to word of mouth. Lee Lik Chi has since removed the post. * (2024/02/18) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing on the Lunar 7th arrived in Malaysia for his show concert in Genting. As the concert neared its end, Sing Sing asked for a group photo with the audience. He joked, "Just casually take a photo with me please, give me a chance?" Then he dug out his phone for a selfie. "Thank you everyone for protecting me all along, I am very grateful. You are the stars in my hearts." He even took the opportunity to advertise, mentioning his Lunar New Year film ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG). He even performed the character's catch phrase, "Say thank you". While Sing Sing did not forget to remember the film in Malaysia, the film's other star Gordon Lam Ka Tung yesterday attended the film's audience appreciation event in Hong Kong with Calvert Fu Ka Tsun, John Chiang Cheuk Man, Kathy Wong Chung Yan and director Albert Mak Kai Kwong. Speaking of ROB N ROLL's box office nearing HK$ 10 million and currently in third place among Lunar New Year films, Lam Ka Tung happily screamed "Great, I am very happy! Originally the film company didn't want a Lunar New Year release, but back then the non Lunar New Year film PROTEGE (MOON TOH) was released during the Lunar New Year and still performed well; In the past many films have been about the 'pain of women', this was a rare one that talked about the 'pain of men'. In addition I haven't made a dark comedy in a very long time." How would he celebrate the box office success and drum up more business? Lam Ka Tung jokingly asked if anyone would want him to take off his clothes. "What else do you want me to lose? Bachelorhood? I want that too!" Ka Tung also revealed that Sing Sing hoped to make a sequel. Sing Sing even came up for the title LUM SI MING ONG (TEMPORARY MURDER). The director also said that there would be a chance. Looking obviously thinner, Ka Tung revealed that during the New Spring he would bury himself in scripts writing everyday at the office until early in the morning. He also has not been eating much; the new script would be mainly about brotherhood, with him personally producing and starring. He also had suitable actors in mind and the pairing would be fresh. However because the audience now is very demanding, their demand for script has also been elevated. Thus despite the investors rushing for the production to start, he would still put taking care of the script first. Now he is writing the second draft. The soonest the production would start would be the end of the year. Although he has been busy writing scripts, Ka Tung has already paid a New Year visit to Patrick Tse Yin. Sei Gor's health has been rumored to be declining. Ka Tung immediately said, "Sei Gor couldn't be any sharper. When talking about the past he would even dance the 'cha cha'. I even joked that I would wait for Sei Gor's 90th birthday to book an old music hll for him to 'cha cha'. (Have you discussed starting work on the sequel to TIME (SAT CHOOK GOR WONG FUN)? The film performed well on online platforms. Sei Gor wants to make a sequel too. He asked me, 'Kid, got any gig?' I asked Sei Gor not to rush me, because I couldn't just ask him to start then start. The script has to be tailor made for him. If a sequel would really be made, Sister Bobo (Petrina Fung Bo Bo)'s character wouldn't be repeated either; it would have to be turned upside down. The previous film took 7 years of preparation before starting production, this time would also take time. Even although the box office can't be predicted, I still hope to at least have the box office victory for the participating cast and crew." * (2024/02/18) Stephy Tang Lai Yan and ERROR member Dee Ho Kai Wa yesterday promoted their film TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2). They gave away lucky rice and autographed film postcards. Many fans came to show their support. Dee blew kisses to celebrate the box office exceeding HK$ 25 million and the fans accepted them and screamed. Stephy joked that the fans were so easily pleased. Dee said that when the box office would reach higher he would raise the stakes, either refilling the water for Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun who promised to get wet like he did in the film, or he and other actors would pour the water on Jeffrey. Stephy was pleased with the box office performance. "After two days in release it has already exceeded the first film's box office in the same period. I was already happy like crazy, but I couldn't neglect it. I continue to attend audience appreciation events, in hopes of being able to surpassing the previous film's HK$ 77 million box office." Speaking of the chicken tail eating scene in the film, Stephy said that she has never had it before. however that night the shoot went very late, in starvation I took a bite as the story required. "It was a little gamey, but it was pretty good. Cheung Kai Chung couldn't accept it, after eating it he got nauseous." Speaking of the New Year, Stephy said that she and Mama went to visit Taiwan. Dee this year played video games with MIRROR's Alton Wong Chi Tak and Lokman Leung. Would ERROR members 193 and Fatboy play video games as well? Dee said, "193 drives, Fatboy doesn't play at all. He plays table games." Stephy said that Fatboy was rather good at mahjong, they played once during the New Year. "He knew how to play Taiwan mahjong and calculate score fast. Last year we played once too. His play is very sharp, but this year he got unlucky and lost to me." * (2024/02/17) The Sunny Chan Wing Sun directed Lunar New Year film TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2) after a week in release has already surpassed HK$ 25 million at the box office. Once worried about this film without Dayo Wong Tze Wa might not be able to follow the success of TABLE FOR SIX's HK$ 77 million box office, Chan Wing Sun said that he has already done his best. The box office performance would depend on the market response. He said that while planning the first film he has already conceived the second film, feeling that as long as he made it with heart the audience would be able to see that. He commended new film star Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun's performance as an unexpected surprise. As for TABLE 2 laying the ground work for a third film, he pointed out that he had no plan yet so it would not happen in the short run. With two other Lunar New Year films THE MOON THIEVES (DOH YUET JEH) and ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG), he hoped that the audience would support all of them for a full bloom. Before the Chan Sun Wing directed TABLE FOR SIX 2 was released, people not only looked forward to it but also discussed it. They worried without the support of Tze Wa god (Dayo Wong Tze Wa) whether the film would continue the success of the previous film's HK$ 77 million box office. TABLE 2's original team performed, with the only exception being "Big Brother" Wong Tze Wa. Chan Wing Sun explained that because from observing the screenplay development he felt it was viable, without Wong Tze Wa it would be just as good. He said, "I already have come up with the 3 weddings in the film, this time although 'Big Brother" Tze Wa is absent, he has not affected or shaken their weddings. The film is still entertaining, about when they face a major event, the head of the household Tze Wa isn't around; how they face the hardship actually is very interesting." Chan Wing Sun revealed the reason of making TABLE 2, "This series and this family's drama is worth continuing. Actually when I first started I have already planned to make two movies. When I handed the first film's synopsis to boss (Bill) Kong Chi Keung, he already thought that this story could be made into two parts. So when the first one was released, we were already conceiving the second one." Although many felt that film series would only get worse and worse, Chan Wing Sun disagreed. "I have sequel movies that I like, like with THE GODFATHER and INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) the second movies are great. All 4 IP MAN had their positive parts. There's no need to be afraid of making a series film, as long as it is made with heart the audience would be able to see that. Leave the result to the viewers." TABLE 2 added many family and friend roles, including Bowie Wu Fung, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Helena Law Lan, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet) and Ling Man Lung. Chan Wing Sun said that the film was harder to handle than the first. "I designed them to play wedding banquet guests, so I have to have actors of certain caliber to perform to be entertaining. With so many people on the set, handling definitely was more complicated than the previous film. In addition I hoped each actor would have their shine, the hardest to handle was the dancing and the fight in the end. This time the contract players and extras were super professional. During editing, I discovered that actors in the very back of the shot still act great. I am moved." Chan Wing Sun praised new film star Ngai Chun Sun's performance as an unexpected surprise. When he added a scene in which Ngai got wet on the spot, Ngai agreed right away. Ngai Chun Sun in the film fell for Lin Minchen, seemingly leaving ground work for a third film? Chan Wing Sun said, "I don't have any plan, if the third film would happen, it wouldn't happen in a short time. I want to give them time to grow, for now I don't have any plan. (Would Big Brother return to the team then?) I will worry about it then." In the same period were two Hong Kong film releases with MIRROR's Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk On and Keung To starred THE MOON THIEVES (DOH YUET JEH), and the Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and Gordon Lam Ka Tung starred ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG), but only TABLE 2 was a comedy. Chan Wing Sun did not sense any special advantage. "To each its own, ROB N ROLL is also a dark comedy. In this era Lunar New Year films don't have to be comedy. Everyone would watch movies based on the movies. I also like the two other films, so I wish everyone would be big hits and for the film industry to be in full bloom." The 2023 Hong Kong box office was only HK$ 1.43 billion, a 25% drop from 2019 before the pandemic. Veteran filmmaker Tin Kai Man was pessimistic about the future market, but Chan Wing Sun did not want to make any wild guess. "Because we don't know what movies would be made in 2024, but as the people's entertainment formats change they can sit at home and still be able to enjoy movies and series. Drawing an audience to the cinemas would be a little difficult, we have to lure them in. One of the possibilities may be the topical movies I have mentioned, like IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUN JI HA) and TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI). Both were able to draw in supporters." Chan Wing Sun likes to write lyrics. This time he wrote the TABLE 2 theme song WE WERE ONCE OLD AND GRAY, which Ivana Wong Yuen Chi composed the music and performed. He said, "Our collaboration was very pleasant, I also wrote the lyrics to the previous film's theme song HATE TO HATE YOU. Wong Yuen Chi also wrote the music and performed that song. Last time she made several changes, this time it was done in one try." The film used the late superstar Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's song MONICA and the songs the late Lam Chun Keung wrote the lyrics to, Chan Wing Sun said that the royalty was very expensive and well worth the price. "These classic songs were all related to the film, I didn't deliberately put them in. Because Tang Lai Yan's character name is Monica, so of course Cheung Kai Chung proposes to her by singing MONICA. This year just happened to be the 40th anniversary of MONICA, Peter Lai who wrote the lyrics to the song also guest starred. The whole thing became very cute. I like both of the Lam Chun Keung songs. His lyrics had a cute innocence, the one and only, and were very suitable for this movie." * (2024/02/17) The 17th Asian Film Awards would take place on March 10th at the West Kowloon Cultural District Xiqu Centre. The event invited 4 youth ambassadors from different regions in Asia, including Hong Kong's Will Or Wai Lam, Taiwan's Liu Kuan-ting, Thailand's Mario Maurer and Japan's Hio Miyazawa to attend the award ceremony and a series of film cultural activities, and share with viewers their performance experience and passion. With 8 years in the business, Or Wai Lam questioned whether he would be an "overaged ambassador". He never thought that at 32 he would still be able to be the youth ambassador, which caught him off guard. This opportunity did not come easily, he would continue to do his best as an actor and attract different age levels to watch Hong Kong films at the movies with his roles and films. He said that the show business journey was not all smooth sailing. Last year he ran into a bottleneck and encountered the pressure from the difficulty of breaking through. "Last year I spent most of the time on making movies, playing different characters. I hope each performance would be different, but for awhile I couldn't find any new direction to perform. Then I made a Taiwan film, the director step by step taught me to play a character I didn't excel in, adjusted my condition and finally broke through this bottleneck." He felt that the key to a breakthrough was to not stop, to keep trying, give yourself space to think. Ultimately you would find your way out. Or Wai Lam hoped to run into Japanese manga SLAM DUNK! creator Takehiko Inoue at the Asian Film Awards. "Last year's release of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie brought me back to secondary school. Director and writer Takehiko Inoue is now already a filmmaker who pays a lot of attention to the details. He demanded that the movie to be drawn more detailed and more realistically, which I appreciate very much. If the Asian Film Awards would be able to invite him then it would be good." * (2024/02/16) Metro Broadcasting yesterday held its New Spring group visit and program rundown. Metro's chief operating director Steven Ma Chun Wai, Nancy Sit Ka Yin, Kenneth Fok Kai Kong, Spencer Leung Sze Ho, Helen Tam Yuk Ying, Mike Tsang Pei Tat, Albert Chow Kut Pui, Windy Zhan (Tsim Tin Man), Zaine Sze Hon Kiu and others attended. At the event Ma Chun Wai revealed that Metro would go through a complete transformation in the Year of the Dragon, form a music department and a film department, sign singers and create songs in a one-stop service; the station would also produce movies. As for the year end Metro Radio Hit Awards, a committee would be formed to promote an all new song grading standard to give out a fair and just music report card to the music scene. Ma Chun Wai said that the music department is negotiating contracts with singers and bands, and discovering amateurs with potential and passion for music, producing and releasing their music in an one stop service. As for the film department, it is under preparation. He hoped to begin production on its first film this year, mainly with domestic subject that a creative team would be responsible for. The team currently has 5 members, including Barry Yip Man Fai and Chow Lai Mau. Would he help with the screenplay writing? Ma Chun Wai said, "Work is very busy, I don't have time to write scripts." * (2024/02/16) Louis Koo Tin Lok's company One Cool Jam Cast artists Jennifer Yu Heung Yi, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Angel Lam Chin Tin, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Zoe Yu Kit Ying and others gathered for the first meal of the New Spring. Jennifer and her junior colleague Hui Yuet Seung with IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUN JI HA) were nominated for the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress and Best New Performer, while Liew Chi Yu with A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Liew Chi Yu hoped that her good sister Jennifer this year would be able to win the award this year. "The night before the nomination announcements, actually I couldn't sleep. I was very nervous, really wanted Jennifer to be nominated with IN BROAD DAYLIGHT's role. It really was very good. I was very happy that she was nominated, this was a good movie. Many friends in Malaysia said it was good. I hope the new generation of Hong Kong films would have even more good films. I really want to witness Jennifer's victory. She really is very worthy, but the competition is very strong." Jennifer instead was very happy for junior colleague Hui Yuet Seung's nomination. "She is a great new comer, good attitude, and an Academy of Performing Arts graduate. She is very professional. I hope to be able to see her name all the time in future Hong Kong Film Awards nominations." Hui Yuet Seung heard Jennifer's compliment and got misty eyed. She would continue her hard work. Chan Wing Yan, Lam Chin Ting and Mak Chi Lok in past New Years have been urged to date and wed. They joked that they would answer, "None of your business." How would they respond if boss Koo Tin Lok asked? Chan Wing Yan joked, "I know, I know! 'When would it be your turn?'" Everyone cracked up. * (2024/02/16) Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun yesterday attended an event in Causeway Bay, aside from dotting the eyes to wake the lion he also received a giant golden ingot from the Fortune God. He also wrote 30 Fai Chun for fans. Speaking of his Lunar New Year film TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2)'s box office success, he said that if the box office would continue to climb he would get wet. "I have already been working hard on working out, in addition on the Lunar New Year's Eve I had my eczema act up, so my New Year diet has been very light. I wouldn't get fat because of the New Year." His Lunar New Year Hong Kong film TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2) surpassed HK$ 25 million at the box office yesterday. The team announced an all Hong Kong cinema audience appreciation our. Director Sunny Chan Wing Sun and the actors would appear at the movies in relay. Stephy Tang Lai Yan and Dee Ho Kai Wa tomorrow would make close distance contact with the audience for audience appreciation and give away lucky rice. * (2024/02/16) Guy group MIRROR members Edan Lui Cheuk On and Anson Lo Hon Ting starred Emperor Motion Picture THE MOON THI4V3S (DOH YUET JEH) has been in release. To thank the audience's support, director Steve Yuen Kim Wai along with Edan yesterday made a flash appearance on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay to give away limited edition film Fai Chun and banners. Taken ill earlier, Edan said that he has completely recovered. On Valentine's Day two days ago he and Papa even went on a "movie date" to support his own film. He said, "Watching a Lunar New Year film that I am a part of with my family at the movies is a very memorable experience. Daddy after watching complimented my performance, which I am pretty happy about!" He even on social media posted their father and son at the movies photo. "Valentine's Day activity, a date with real Dad at the movies to watch THE MOON THI4V3S. Dad says it's good! It's my third viewing too! Everyone hurry up and go!" * (2024/02/15) The Lunar New Year film slot had many Chinese and foreign film releases. From the Lunar New Year's Eve to the Lunar 4th (February 9th to February 13th), the film box office over 5 days had HK$ 48,646,521 in total. In comparison to the 2023 Lunar New Year's revenue of HK$ 63,990,907, the decline was 23.98%. However the top three highest grossing Lunar New Year films were all Hong Kong films; among them TABLE FOR SIX 2 performed the best, over 5 days its box office was HK$ 21,083,936; in second was THE MOON THI4V3S (DOH YUET JEH) with HK$ 11,397,485. In third was ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG) with HK$ 5,325,005. From 4th to 6th place were in order: SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE with HK$ 4,775,105 (cumulative box office HK$ 12,215,309), MIGRATION with HK$ 3,320,070 (cumulative box office HK$ 3,764,423), and ARGYLLE with HK$ 1,536,275 (cumulative box office HK$ 4,678,574). TABLE FOR SIX 2's screenwriter and director Sunny Chan Wing Sun shared a video in which he announced the film already surpassed HK$ 20 million at the box office with actors Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Peter Chan Charm Man and others. * (2024/02/15) Carina Lau Ka Ling yesterday attended the "Chubby Hearts Hong Kong" opening ceremony. She said that the world really needed love. This event was very meaningful, perfect for reminding everyone to bring love to those around them and people around the world. Thus she came to take part in and support the event. "The world now is full of natural disaster, pandemic and war, all of which are negative. Hence there should be more love, starting from loving yourself to loving those around you, then spread it further. Love is in the air!" Ka Ling would also expressed her love to husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai, admitting to be traditional she stated that she would still send cards, flowers, presents to him. Wai Jai with THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) has been nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor again. Ka Ling has congratulated her husband, and even stated that she was biased and picked him to win. "Other nominees are good too, but I am obviously biased. I watched it twice, and feel that he has already reached another level. He is a rare actor, but let's not praise him too much!" Would she still have an acting bug ? Ka Ling said that right now she would first focus on handling Wai Jai's jobs. Wai Jai in March would fly to Germany to make foreign film SILENT FRIEND, and thus would not be able to attend the Hong Kong Film Awards. [ In Production Now/Soon ] LITTLE RED SWEET Can : Hung Dau Lit : Red Bean d. Vincent Chow Wing Simon Yam Tat, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Fung So Bo, Fong Ping ALL SHALL BE WELL Can : Chung Gum Yi Hau Lit : From Now On d. Ray Yeung Yiu Hoi Patra Au Ga Man, Maggie Li Lin Lin, Tai Bo, Leung Chung Hang, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Hui So Ying, Na Mei Kwan, Lee Lai Ha, Yu Yuk Wa, Lai Chai Ming Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2024/programme/202402642.html [ 2024 BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] When her partner Pat unexpectedly dies, Angie is left to worry about the flat in which the couple lived together for over 30 years. Supported by her chosen family, Angie begins a later-life journey into emancipation. THE UNLEASHED BLAZE Can : No For Man Yin Lit : Raging Fire Spreads d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Andy Lau Tak Wa, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Michael Hui Koon Man, Chan Kwok Bong, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Fong Ping, Ci Sha, Xie Miao, German Cheung Man Kit, Chaney Lin Qiunan (Lam Chau Nam), Bruce Tong Kwan Chi, Andrew Pong King Fung, Kevin Tong Ka Lun Can : JOOK DIN Lit : ELECTROCUTED d. Leung Kwok Fai Andrew Lam Man Chung, Christine Ng Wing Mei, Will Or Wai Lam, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Ng Siu Hin, Law Mong, Fung So Bo, Amy Lo WaiMan, Ansonbean Chan Ngai Sun, Ken Law Ho Ming, Jessica Chan Yee Chun Can : MEI CHUI Lit : PIGGYBACKING d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, Chow Man Yu Louis Koo Tin Lok, Liu Kuan Ting (Lau Koon Ting), Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Eddie Cheung Su Fai, Yumi Wong Sze Kei, Auguste Kwan Teik Hooi (Kwan Tak Fai), Phei Yong (Pui Wing) POSSESSION STREET Can : Cheh Mall Lit : Malicious Mall d. Jack Lai Chun Lung Philip Keung Ho Man, Candy Wong Ka Ching@COLLAR, Yeung Wai Lun TRIER OF FACT Can : Sau Kyut Jeh Lit : Watchtower Guard d. Tong Wai Hon Louis Koo Tin Lok, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Philip Keung Ho Man, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Amy Lo Wai Man, Raymond Lam Fung, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Michael Wong Man Tak, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Law Ho Ming [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Police inspector Ben is tasked to enter the Narcotics Bureau to collect evidence against Car, an inspector who's suspected of working with the triads. However, the two men bond over their belief in justice while working together. On the surface, it appears that Car used criminals to bring down a drug kingpin, but Ben discovers that Car actually used the mission to save his mentor from being blackmailed. Even though everything Car has done has been in the name of protecting members of Hong Kong's Disciplined Services, Ben must also stay true to the word of law and procedure. A showdown between two methods of justice is about to begin. SMASHING FRANK Can : DOH POR FAT LAN HAK d. Trevor Choi Hong Ying Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Hnery Chan Hin Lok, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaying Wong, Kun Nam Gor, Samuel Yau Man Shing Can : Ngor Ya Si Lit : Me Too d. Leung Hung Wa, Chan Tung Ming Lam Yiu Sing, Zoe Yu Kit Ying, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Hebe Chan Yuen Ting LOVE LIES Can : Ngor Tam Dik Na Cheung Luen Oi d. Ho Miu Kei Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu Can : Tam Poon Juen Ga Lit : Negotiation Expert d. Herman Yau Lai To Sean Lau Ching Wan, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Michael Miu Kiu wai Can : Ba Ba d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Sean Lau Ching Wan THE WONDER d. Riley Yip Marf Yau@COLLAR, Sheena Chan Shu Yan [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A high-school student with a speech disorder uses different personas to sell second-hand lingerie online and attracts unexpected attention. STUNTMAN Can : Mo Tai Jeh d. Albert Leung Koon Hiu, Herbert Leung Koon Shun Stephen Tung Wai, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Philip Ng Won Lun, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Lam Yiu Sing, Rachel Leung Yung Ting [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] An once-famous stunt director pursues a comeback but disrupts the relationship with his daughter in the process. ULTIMATE REVENGE Can : Chung Fung d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Chan Kwok Bong, German Cheung Man Kit, Macy Ma Sihui, Chin Kar Lok, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Ching Hor Wai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Justin Chu Tin, Ken Law Ho Ming, Kumer So, Eric Cheng Kai Tai, Stephen Ho Kai Nam Teaser : https://vimeo.com/810391849/12ca144ae3?share=copy [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Ben led a botched raid that killed his undercover agent Bong. Now the sergeant of a patrol car, Ben insists on doing everything by the book. When Bong's younger brother Wallace joins Ben's unit, the two men clash over their methods. Meanwhile, the robbers that killed Bong lurk in the shadows, waiting to avenge their dead brother. MY FIRST OF MAY Can : MO MING JI Lit : no name finger (ring finger) d. James Hung Ling Jing Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yun Yi), Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Kenji Fan Lun Chi [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Heartfelt family drama about a father who gives up his squash career to take care of his terminally ill daughter when his wife cannot handle the responsibility and walks out of their lives. PEG O' MY HEART AKA :THE SHADOW OF REDEMPTION Can : Shook Mung d. Nick Cheung Ka Fai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Fala Chen, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Rebecca Zhu Chenli, Yem Yuen Yee Man, Brian Lee Hoi Yin@24 Herbs Lauria Wu Ga Ying, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Can : Kui Mor Lung Jook Ma Siu Ling Lit : Demon Slaying Dragon Clan Ma Siu Ling AKA : MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE AKA : Ngor Wor Geung Si Yau Gor Yeuk Wui d. Robert Chan Sap Sam Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Jacky Cai Jie, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rosita Kwok Pak Yin, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Tse Suet Sum, Kaki Sham, Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung, Wong Chi Lok, THE GAMESTER Can : Chin Fong Man Gai Lit : Thousand Lies Ten Thousand Schemes d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Wiyona Yeung Chi Ching, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Lam Suet, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Kaki Sham FIGHT FOR TOMORROW Can : Ping Ming Sam Long d. Chan Tai Lee Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ying Chi Yiu, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sherming Yiu Lok Yi THE REMNANT Can : Ngok Yun Don Doh Lit : Mean People In Charge d. Mandrew Kwan Man Hin Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Ling Man Lung, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, TRIAD 3 Can : Jat Jik 3 d. Ng Ka Wai Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Michael Tao Dai Yu UNDER CURRENT Can : Noi Mok Lit : Inside Information d. 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 ] WOLF HIDING d. Marc Ma Yuke Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin), Darren Wang Length : IIB Length : 106 mins. Opening February 22 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PlYVCJ3mhXY [ CINEMA CITY HONG KONG ] Amid the transfer of power at the Hongtai Group, which wields influence in both the lawful and unlawful worlds, a mysterious assassin named Chen An suddenly enters this vortex of confusion and throws the Hongtai Group into chaos. Mai Longwen from the police and Ma Wenkang from the gangs both have their eyes on him... Various forces are waiting for the opportunity to strike. Who is the mastermind behind the scenes? A fierce battle is about to break out. STONEWALLING d. Huang Ji, Ryuji Otsuka Yao Hong-gui, Xiaoxiong Huang, Zilong Xiao Rating : IIA Length : 148 mins. Opening February 22 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When Lynn discovers that she is pregnant, finishing her studies as a flight attendant is called into question. Not wanting to have an abortion and hide her pregnancy from her absent boyfriend, Lynn hopes to give the child away at birth. DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 104 mins. Opening February 22 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "To the Hashira Training" will show Episode 11 from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion to the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four, Hantengu, and Nezuko's triumph over the sun in theatres for the first time. It's followed by Episode 1 of the Hashira Training Arc, featuring the beginning of the training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, also being shown for the first time. YOUR LOVELY SMILE Trailer : https://youtu.be/qvzu9wjTQQk [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] A bittersweet, hilarious, enlightening and inspirational road trip through Japanese arthouse cinemas with a heartily independent filmmaker, who also struggles to release his own movies in real life. MY MISSING VALENTINE d. Nobuhiro Yamashita Masaki Okada, Kaya Kiyohara, Rion Fukumuro Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening February 14 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Hajime is a handsome young man, who is always a second quicker than everyone else. He works at the post office, where Reika comes to buy a stamp every day. Reika is a young woman, who is always a second slower than everyone else. On the day after Valentine's Day, Hajime wakes up to find himself losing all his memories from the previous day… A remake of the Best Film Winner at the Taipei Golden Horse Awards, My Missing Valentine, and relocating the story to Kyoto, the film tells a quirky romance caught in unexpected time differences. 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, Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening February 9th 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/px4IsWQeHyg [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Monsieur is a conman whose latest interest is in selling counterfeit watches. He is caught by a cold-blooded watch smuggler and forced to take part in a heist to steal three ultra-luxury watches in Tokyo. However, Monsieur notices that his fellow robbers all have their ulterior motives. With the entire team distrustful of each other, can the heist succeed? 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, Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening January 19 2024 in mainland China Opening Februry 9 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. 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 Rating : IIA Length : 133 mins. 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. JOHNNY KEEP WALKING ! d. Dong Runnian Da Peng, White-K, Zhung Dafei, Wang Xun, Sun Yizhou Length : 117 mins. Opening February 1 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] During a round of layoffs, Hu Jianlin, a fitter is mistakenly transferred to the headquarters. Caught up in this 'misplacement" incident, the HR manager Ma Jie is forced to conceal and maneuver around the situation to save his job. Moving from a "factory" to a "big company”, and transitioning from "blue- collar" to "gold-collar", Hu Jianlin's inability to fit into the corporate environment leads to numerous comedic situations. Watch as Hu Jianlin's humorous struggles in his new role shed light on workplace dynamics. Can he rise in the corporate world during downsizing, and will Ma Jie escape the "misplacement" incident? Uncover the shocking truth behind this unusual turn of events. SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE d. Takashi Katagiri Japanese Animation Rating: IIA 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! 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? CRYPTO STORM Can : Fan Tam Fung Bo ji Ga Muk Ngai Gei d. Ng Ka Wai Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Edward Ma Chi Wai, Chloe So Ho Yi, Justin Cheung Kin Sing Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/4Y7poWbZ-ZY [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] ICAC Investigator Fung has been ordered to set up and special unit, and to investigate a cryptocurrency fraud and corruption case involving the board of directors from a bank. During the inspection, the suspects were attacked by anonymous, ICAC undercover was being hit to severely injured, Bank Director was being kidnapped…However, the kidnappers not only put the kidnapping footage online in a high-profile manner to attract public attention, but also demanded the ransom in CapCoin, which is related to the cryptocurrency fraud. Due to various coincidences, Fung became more convinced that the man behind the cryptocurrency cases and the kidnapper were the same person. While this commercial crime case has become a criminal trial, ICAC and the special unit were eager to find the mastermind behind at all cost. TROUBLE GIRL d. Chia-Hua Chin Ivy Chen Yi-Han, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Pin-Tung Lin Rating : IIA Length : 103 mins. Opening January 25 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Xiao Xiao has troubles at school; her teachers do not know how to deal with her, and her classmates bully her all the time. On the day before a typhoon comes, Xiao Xiao finds out that her mother is having a relationship with her homeroom teacher... 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 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/r0SD-GcDzuI [ 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. ENDLESS JOURNEY d. Dai Mo Zhang Yi, Jerry Li Chen, Vision Wei Chen, Cao Bingkun, Wang Xiao, Zhang Zixian, Chen Sicheng Rating : IIA Length : 133 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/hCy0kkXg6FI [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The Third Squad, led by Captain Cheng Bing of the Criminal Investigation Brigade, caused the accidental death of one of the two suspects when handling a vicious case and was sentenced to prison. After his sentence, Cheng Bing insists on tracking the case's remaining suspect as an ordinary person. Will the Third Squad restore its former glory again? 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. ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE d. Choi Dong-hoon Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin, Lee Ha-nee, Yum Jung-ah, Jo Woo-jin, Kim Eui-sung, Jin Sun-kyun, Rating : IIA Length : 122 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/DNpBCe8O14k [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Ean has become trapped in the distant past while trying to prevent the escape of alien prisoners who are locked up in the bodies of humans. She eventually locates the Divine Blade, which can open a door through time, and sets off to find Thunder in order to return to the present. Meanwhile Muruk, who helps Ean escape various predicaments, is unnerved when he begins sensing the presence of a strange being in his body. Ean and Muruk are pursued by the so-called Sorcerers of Twin Peaks, Madam Black and Mr. Blue, who suspect that a monster lies within Muruk; by the warrior Nong-pa who hopes that the Divine Blade can restore his lost eyesight; and by the sinister Jajang who seeks the Blade for his own ends. Back in the present, the release of an alien substance haava by an escaped alien prisoner known as the Controller results in the death of thousands of people. Min Gaelin who witnesses this by chance comes to realize that this is only the beginning. With only 48 minutes left before all the haava are set to detonate, the door of time is finally opened and Muruk, Thunder, Mr. Blue and Madam Black are pulled into the present day along with Ean. They must face down the aliens, stop the detonation of the haava and save all of humanity! DEATH WHISPERER d. Taweewat Wantha Nadech Kugimiya, Jelilcha Kapaun, Rattanawadee Wongthong Rating : III Length : 121 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/lgu4bqGDUxc [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Inspired by true events in 1972, a most horrifying event occurred when a young girl died mysteriously in a small village in Kanchanaburi Province when she heard terrifying chants 'Tee Yod, Tee Yod'. Her death was later linked to a black-robed woman she had encountered on the way home from school. ANOTHER SIDE......JOEY. MY SECRET SIDE d. Kearen Pang Sau Wai Joey Yung Cho Yi Rating : I Length : 172 mins. Opening January 19 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ciHyvZd8JTI 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, Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening January 19 2024 in mainland China Opening Februry 9 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. 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. ALL EARS d. Liu Jiayin Hu Ge, Leo Wu, Qi Xi, Bai Ke Rating : I Length : 119 mins. Opening January 18 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Liu Jiayin, who made her mark in modern Chinese cinema nearly two decades ago with the experimental Oxhide, returns with the most high-profile work of her career. All Ears boasts big stars, but like the writer-director's early indie films, it tells small stories of ordinary people and ordinary lives in a precise cinematic language. Hu Ge disappears into the role of an introspective screenwriter-turned-eulogy-writer who goes the extra mile to listen, understand and pen a final farewell that is true to the deceased. Encounters with various people carrying different memories and regrets form a journey of soul-searching and healing for the bereaved and for the lost writer seeking direction in life. OF COLOR AND INK d. Weimin Zhang Rating : I Length : 100 mins. Opening January 18 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Widely acclaimed as China's foremost 20th century painter, Chang Daichien (1899-1983) spent his last three decades living in self-imposed exile from his beloved homeland. A feature documentary film Of Color and Ink unravels the mystery and controversy of his creative and spiritual quest abroad and his journey East to West to become an artist of global significance. [ 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. 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. 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. OLD FOX d. Hsiao Ya-chuan Mugi Kadowaki, Eugene Liu, Runyin Bai, Akio Chen, Liu Kuan-Ting Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tC4xjwOjjGE [ CINEMA CITY ] In 1989. Eleven-year-old Liao Jie and his father have been saving money, hoping that they will be able to buy a home of their own in three years. However, they fail to notice that the world is rapidly changing. The property prices have rocketed and in the blink of an eye, their savings are not enough. In frustration, Liao Jie comes to realize the harsh reality of being poor. In contrast to his father, their landlord who people call "Old Fox" emerges as a winner and he seems to be a better mentor to Liao Jie. Old Fox teaches Liao Jie how to survive in society, and that is something his father has never taught him. Nonetheless, Liao Jie ends up hurting Old Fox with what he has learned from Old Fox. On the other hand, like his father, Liao Jie is someone who always empathizes with others, and it is this quality that stops Liao Jie from becoming another "Old Fox". THE MOVIE EMPEROR d. Ning Hao Andy Lau Tak Wa, Rima Zeidan, Pal Sinn Lap Man, Daniel Yu, Ning Hao Kelly Lin (Lam Hei Lui), Eliza Lao Yi Lam, Zhou Wei Rating : IIA Length : 128 mins. Openng February 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/bb7M299G_UY [ CINEMA CITY HONG KONG ] The Hong Kong movie star Lau Wai-chi misses out again on the Hong Kong film awards. He sits in his office, making short videos that pay tribute to the characters he has played over his forty-year career. But trying to regain popularity this way feels desperate and cheap. He needs to make a film again THE MOON d. Yuya Ishii Rie Miyazawa, Joe Odagiri, Fumi Nikaido, Hayato Isomura Length : 144 mins. Opening February 16 2024 (Preview) Opening February 29 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yoko Dojima used to be a famous writer, but she is not anymore. She is married to Shohei who calls her shiho ("master"). They have modest and peaceful days together. Yoko Dojima begins to work at a facility for the severely disabled which is located in the deep forest. She works with Yoko and Sato. Working there, Yoko Dojima becomes empathetic towards facility resident Ki-chan, who shares the same birth year and date as her. Ki-chan lies in bed in a dark room and doesn't move at all. Yoko Dojima witnesses the residents of the facility being treated carelessly or even violently by others workers. Sato, who has a strong sense of justice and duty, is more upset with their situation than anyone else. His anger gets higher and higher and soon the day finally comes. THE CONCIERGE AT HOKKYOKU DEPARTMENT STORE d. Yoshimi Itazu Rating : I Length : 70 Mins. Opening February 29 2024 I WANT TO BE A PLASTIC CHAIR Can : Loi Sai Wan Jok Yun Lit : Next Life Still Be Human d. Ao Ieong Weng-Fong Wong Hin-Yan, Ieong Ieng Ieng, Mok Ka Hou Length : 80 mins. Opening March 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/jI8TzpFBeS0 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] World Premiere at Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival. People would say, how much they wished to reincarnate as a human in their next life. But for Ming, he merely wanted to become a red plastic chair. He feels dejected and is faint-hearted, living a life of worthlessness day in day out. Arriving home after a long working day, he only finds himself in another hellish nightmare, for he shares a room with his younger sister, who is always getting laid with her boyfriend! Ming has nowhere to hide and the unspeakable secret about his family would disturb his sleep oftentimes. As a way out, he decided to find a new home and came across Jenny, a real estate agent. The two of them seemed at odds with one another, but developed a friendly understanding and became rather compatible over time. In the eyes of Ming, when will life come to an end? Every day is just a ceaseless whirlpool of misfortune! (Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival) 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) Opening March 7 2024 Trailer https://youtu.be/gCFlsBcDdig [ 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. LOVE IS A GUN d. Lee Hong-chi Rating : IIB Length : 82 mins. Opening March 7 2024 [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMAS ] Since his release from prison, Sweet Potato has been content with running a small business by the sea and with the meager earnings, heedless of others' advice against it. He is pulled into the whirlpool of the past when the "boss" he has never met, his mother who thrusts all her debts upon him, and his buddy Maozi re-appear. One coming on the heels of another, they regain control of his life at present and in the future. Only Apple can assuage his anxieties ever so slightly. At the smoggy and oppressive seaside, Sweet Potato is finally granted a meeting with the "boss". He fires a few shots, with which he attempts to destroy everything that is his, disappear into the ocean, and flee to the opposite shore where Gueishan Island is.... SIX SINGINGWOMEN Rena Takeda, Takayuki Yamada, Mizukawa Keiko, Yutaka Takenouchi Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening March 7 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MN8ak958S3E [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Kayajima and Uwajima both wander into a strange, but beautiful village because of a car accident. These two men have totally personalities from each other. At the village, they meet six beautiful, but bizarre women. Kayajima and Uwajima are imprisoned by these six women and they are derided by them. THE BIRTH OF KITARO: MYSTERY OF GEGEGE d. Koga Gou Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 105 mins. Opening Date : March 7 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/NzPRw6OKmSQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] To celebrate the 100th birthday of the author of "Kitaro", Shigeru Mizuki, the past of Kitaro's father will be revealed! When Kitaro and Eyeball Dad enter the abandoned village named Nagura, Eyeball Dad recalls an event that took place 70 years ago. In 1956, Nagura Village was under the control of the powerful Ryoga clan, which secretly manipulated the nation's politics and finances. Mizuki, an employee of a blood bank, carried a secret mission as he mourned the death of the clan’s leader, Tokisada. Meanwhile, Kitaro's father also entered the village in search of his wife. They soon discovered that a bitter struggle for the position of Tokisada's successor had begun within the Ryoga clan. Amidst this turmoil, a member of the clan was brutally murdered at the village shrine. This marked the beginning of a horrifying chain of supernatural events. 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 March 14 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... DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Opening March 14 2024 SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Can : Ng Yuet Suet Lit : May Snow Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening March 21 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE SUMIKKOGURASHI: THE PATCHED-UP FACTORY IN THE WOOD d. Hazumu Sakuta Japanese Animation Length : 65 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] At an old factory on the edge of the forest, the Bear Factory Manager invites the Sumikkos to make toys. They make use of what they are good at, and complete their stuffed toys. The Sumikkos are motivated by the praise of the Bear Factory Manager. They have matching uniforms, delicious food, rooms to stay for the job, .and spend their days making one toy after another. Then, the toys that were shipped to Sumikko's town start moving around. There is something "mysterious" about this factory. TOTTO-CHAN: THE LITTLE AT THE WINDOW d. Yakuwa Shinnosuke Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 113 mins. Opening March 21 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 Rating : IIA Opening November 2023 (Experience Preview) Opening March 28 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/JvVkTYYjQaE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the world, which is ordinary yet a little bit extraordinary, there is an underground organization called the "The League of Kaito". Their members silently guard the social order and peace. Within the organization, there are 12 geniuses, each with their own unique skills. Kaito Ian is good at planning, Kaito KT is a master of hypnosis, Kaito Stanley is skilled in eavesdropping, Kaito A.Lo is most adaptable, Kaito Edan is excellent in abseiling, Kaito Jer can instantly disguise himself, Kaito Tiger knows how to read lips from a distance, Kaito Alton is a world-class hacker, Kaito AK masters animal telepathy, Kaito Lokman is familiar with unlocking techniques, Kaito Frankie has the strongest sixth sense, and Kaito Jeremy has a natural super memory and can read and memorize large amounts of information at a glance. They are the star members of the League of Kaito. One day, they received instructions from Boss, to gather at headquarters to complete an important case that will affect the entire world. They not only need to rekindle their team spirit but also face the top enemy of all Kaitou, security manager Johnny, who is trying to stop them, making the mission even more difficult. DETECTIVE CONAN VS. KIDD SHARKS AND JEWELRY d. Masato Sato Japanese Animation Opening March 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE HAIKYUK!!: THE DUMPSTER MATCH Japanese Animation Length : 85 mins. Opening April 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3JxIYAHD12c OKIKU AND THE WORLD d. Sakamoto Junji Length : 90 mins. Opening May 23 2024 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * 2024 THE YOUNG ME EMIL WAKIN CHAU CONCERT TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 20 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/ * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 17 2024 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : Meridian Hall 1 Front St. E, Toronto ON Ticket Prices : CA$ 388, 288, 228, 198, 168, 128 Ticket Outlet Locations: Online: https://99concerts.com/mirror-toronto Ticketmaster Canada: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006048A6040F8C * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 13 2024 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : UBS Arena 2400 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont New York Ticket Prices : $ 388, 288, 228, 198, 168, 128 Ticket Outlet Locations: Online: https://99concerts.com/mirror-ny Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30006049D44F29FB * 2024 THE YOUNG ME EMIL WAKIN CHAU CONCERT TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 13 2024 Friday, April 12 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Las Vegas TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/ * LIZA WANG AND LAW KAR YING DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 13 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio CA TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/happy-family * A-MEI DATE AND TIME: Wednesday April 10 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA United Kingdoms https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/a-mei TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/527332/a-mei-tickets * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : Tuesday, April 9 2024 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : Peacock Theater 777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles CA Ticket Prices : $ 388, 288, 228, 198, 168, 128 Ticket Outlet Locations: Online: https://99concerts.com/mirror-la AXS: https://www.axs.com/events/529607/mirror-tour-2024-tickets * 2024 THE YOUNG ME EMIL WAKIN CHAU CONCERT TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 6 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Kings Theatre 1027 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn NY 11226 TICKET PRICES : $ 198, 168, 138, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/wakin-chau-new-york https://kingstheatre.com FLUSHING Yes Holdiays USA 136-85 Roosevelt Ave., 2000C Flushing NY 11354 (718) 939-9069 Brooklyn 812 60 Street 5Fl Brooklyn (718) 871-5000 * LEO KU I REALLY LOVE TO SING DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 30 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES : $288, 228, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://sellingticket.us/leo-ku * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : Friday, April 5 2024 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : Oakland Arena 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland CA Ticket Prices : $ 388, 288, 228, 198, 168, 128 Ticket Outlet Locations: Online: https://99concerts.com/mirror-sf-1 Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C006047DE3D4BD8 * 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 * RONGHAO LI FREE SOUL WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 27 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA United Kingdoms https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/li-ronghao TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/528784/li-ronghao-tickets * RONGHAO LI FREE SOUL WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 24 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Palais des Congres de Paris 2 Place de La Porte Maillot Paris, FR 75853 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: https://billetterie.palaisdescongresdeparis.com/en/manifestation/37 * LEO KU I REALLY LOVE TO SING DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 23 2024 @ 11PM VENUE LOCATION: Tropicana Showroom Tropicana Atlantic City 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 228, 188, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://sellingticket.us/leo-ku-ac * 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 * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : March 14 2024 VENUE LOCATION : Manchester UK * 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 * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : March 12 2024 VENUE LOCATION : London UK * JAY CHOU DATE AND TIME : March 2 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Giants Stadium Grand Parade Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Australia * IVANA WONG LIVE IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 25 2024 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes' Blvd Toronto ON Canada TICKET PRICES: $ 198, 148, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ADMIT ONE PRO https://admitone.com/events/ivana-wong-live-toronto-9366666 * 831 "UPSIDE DOWN WORLD" CONCERT IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME: Sunday February 25 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne St., Toronto ON TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Entertainment Group https://www.tickets.f7entertainment.com/831-phoenixconcerttheatre * 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 * IVANA WONG LIVE IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME : Thursday, February 22 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Centre in Vancouver 777 Homer St., Vancouver BC V6B 0H3 Canada TICKET PRICES: $ 198, 148, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: INFINITE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.infinitent.com/event-lists/ivana-wong * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN RENO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 18 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://sellingticket.us/the-wynners-reno San Francisco World Bookstore 824 Stockton St., 415.963.1998 San Francisco Elderly Service 415.867.2812 Win On Travel 728 Pacific Ave, Suite 114 415.730.2007/415.834.1623 * RICHIE JEN "MISS YOU" CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 18 2024 @ 8 PM Saturday, February 17 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION : The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegs NV TICKET PRICES : VIP $ 488, 388, 288, 188, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: Jade Entertainment https://www.jadeentertain.com 626.964.4747 Arcadia Delicious Food Coriner 855 S. Baldwin Avenue 626.662.2328 Irvine Delicious Food Corner 13110 Yale Avenue 714.988.2868 Arcadia 626.641.8215 San Gabriel Fanta Travel 626.786.1881 Ng Hing Kee 626.632.1994 Los Angeles ChineseInLA.com 626.657.6046 * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" DATE AND TIME : Friday night/Saturday morning, February 17 2024 @ 1AM VENUE LOCATION: Borgata Event Center TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com San Francisco World Bookstore 824 Stockton St., 415.963.1998 San Francisco Elderly Service 415.867.2812 Win On Travel 728 Pacific Ave, Suite 114 415.730.2007/415.834.1623 * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME : Friday night/Saturday morning, February 17 2024 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: Borgata Event Center Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 338, 288, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/the-wynners-borgata * 831 "UPSIDE DOWN WORLD" CONCERT IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME: Friday February 16 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Enso Event Centre 750 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver BC TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Entertainment Group https://www.tickets.f7entertainment.com/831-ensoeventcentre * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN NEW YORK DATE AND TIME : Friday, February 16 2024 @ 8 PM (CANCELLED) VENUE LOCATION: UBS Arena at Belmont Park 2400 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont NY TICKET PRICES: $ 338, 288, 238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/the-wynners-new-york * CHRIS WONG "35TH ANNIVERSARY" CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, February 17 2024 @ 8 PM (CANCELLED) VENUE LOCATION: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 99 Grove St., San Francisco CA TICKET PRICES: $ 268, 248, 208, 168, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C005F8BE3CE518C ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday Feburary 18 2024 10 ANATOMY OF A FALL d. Justine Triet Sandra Huller, Samuel Thels 9 PERFECT DAYS Can : Sun Woot Yut Seung d. Wim Wenders Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Tomokazu Miura 8 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 7 ARGYLLE d. Matthew Vaughn Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Brian Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson 6 MADAME WEB d. S.J. Clarkson Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, Adam Scott 5 MIGRATION d. Benjamin Renner, Guylo Homsy Illumination Animation Kumail Nanjiani, Tresi Gazal, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings, Isabela Merced, Danny DeVito, Carol Kane, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell 4 SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE d. Takashi Katagiri Japanese Animation 3 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, 2 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, 1 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 ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS TABLE FOR SIX 2 Rating : IIA Length : 133 mins. 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. THE MOON THI4V3S Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening February 9th 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/px4IsWQeHyg [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Monsieur is a conman whose latest interest is in selling counterfeit watches. He is caught by a cold-blooded watch smuggler and forced to take part in a heist to steal three ultra-luxury watches in Tokyo. However, Monsieur notices that his fellow robbers all have their ulterior motives. With the entire team distrustful of each other, can the heist succeed? ROB N ROLL AKA : Lum Si Hai Gip Lit : Temporary Armed Robbery Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening January 19 2024 in mainland China Opening Februry 9 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. SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE Rating: IIA 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! PERFECT DAYS 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. ------------ For the week starting February 17 2024 (Week 7) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 DOUBLE HAPPINESS Can : Seung Hei Lau Twins https://youtu.be/bm3sbDPkAWo 4 GROUPS OF FOUR AND FIVE Can : Sei Ng Sing Kwun ERROR https://youtu.be/cdsQXBtSxxM 3 FIRST AID GUIDE TO EXPLODING POTS Can : Bau Bo Gup Gau Ji Nam The Hertz https://youtu.be/Z-saJZyWaSg 2 ALL THAT I WANT Jay Fung Won Him Featuring Marf Yau Yin Tung https://youtu.be/iF1I_cw8Ul0 1 GLAD THAT WE MET Can : Nei But Wui Yut Bui Ji Dik Oi Seung Ngor Tyson Yoshi https://youtu.be/M8vhBqXpXH4 TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 THE STRENGTH OF THE HELPLESS Can : Mo Nung Wai Lik Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) https://youtu.be/EPYCIxnls0I 4 ISLAND OF HOPE Can : Chor Sum Siu Doh Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei https://youtu.be/07yhL9P4ND0 3 SOMETHING MISSING Can : Hung Sing Gei Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/-iQF_Cv9Vcg 2 MAGIC CARPET Can : Mor Jin Mike Tsang Pei Tak https://youtu.be/0_CqBrfKR_8 1 DOUBLE HAPPINESS Can : Seung Hei Lau Twins https://youtu.be/bm3sbDPkAWo METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 SELF-REFLECTION Can : Ji Ngor Fan Sang Dark Wong Ming Tak https://youtu.be/9etRqhHn4N0 4 LITTLE LOVE Jocelyn Chan Ming Hin https://youtu.be/iMuWdsSR7ok 3 MEMENTO Can : Wui Yik Boon Fun Jung Cloud Wan Ho Ying https://youtu.be/oSeRj1sW3To 2 PERMEANENT DAMAGE Can : Wing Gau Suen Wai MC Cheung Tin Fu, Panther Chan Lui https://youtu.be/oA9jBgA_PMU 1 UNDERSTAND THE TRUTH TOO Can : Doh Lei Doh Dong Andy Lau Tak Wa https://youtu.be/6sjzlhgcNyo COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 THE LAST MAD SURGE OF YOUTH Can : Ching Chun Go Bit Sik Hins Cheung King Hin https://youtu.be/4Ch6C-U6dcs 4 TINTED WINDOWS Can : Hak Bor Lei Kaho Hung https://youtu.be/Rp4iHpTvBY8 3 SAY LEAVE THEN LEAVE Can : Suet Jau Jau Jau The Absent Brothers https://youtu.be/5cKoyNvGgng 2 ALL THAT I WANT Jay Fung Won Him Featuring Marf Yau Yin Tung https://youtu.be/iF1I_cw8Ul0 1 LOVE OF UNICORN Can : Duk Gok Sau Ji Luen Jeremy Lee Chun Kit https://youtu.be/eeh5Pq-Pvd4 RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 MEMENTO Can : Wui Yik Boon Fun Jung Cloud Wan Ho Ying https://youtu.be/oSeRj1sW3To 4 LITTLE LOVE Jocelyn Chan Ming Hin https://youtu.be/iMuWdsSR7ok 3 THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HEALTHY CRYING Can : Huk Yup Gein Hong Ji Nam Gin Lee Hung Ngai https://youtu.be/L2I7TZCzBow 2 CLICHE Can : Mo Seung Dai Nga Raymond Lam Fung https://youtu.be/awSAmWlCsfQ 1 PERFECT TIMING TO BE THE BEST Can : Joi Jui Ho Dik Si Gan Jo Jui Ho Dik Nei Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/DRJAZQHPJkY HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART 5 MAGIC CARPET Can : Mor Jin Mike Tsang Pei Tak https://youtu.be/0_CqBrfKR_8 4 MEET ME SOMEWHERE Can : Nei Wui Jau Doh Ngor Tia Ray (Yuen Nga Wai) https://youtu.be/Vx0nM3PZi10 3 RISE Lay Zhang https://youtu.be/IXsUJaQf0Sc 2 DON'T MIND ME Can : Seh Gau Hung Gui Ngam Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/0uYsYjnSdqA 1 BRIGHT FANTASY Can : Sin Yim Dik Kong Seung Jason Zhang (Cheung Kit) https://youtu.be/94ppPGhVcog ------------ ------------ --------------------- NIU VISION MEDIA PRESENT TABLE FOR SIX 2 https://www.facebook.com/NiuVision/ Opening February 9 2024 in North America UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES, CA AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 AMC Orange 30 AMC Rolling Hills 20 Cinemark Howard Hughes Los Angeles Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance SAN FRANCISCO/SAN JOSE CA AMC Metreon 16 AMC Bay Street 16 AMC Mercado 20 AMC Eastridge 15 AMC NewPark 12 AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12 AMC Saratoga 14 Cinemark Century Daly City 20 Cinemark Century Union Landing 25 Cinemark Century Mountain View 16 Cinemark Century at Pacific Commons Cinemark Century Great Mall 20 SAN DIEGO CA AMC Fashion Valley 18 SEATLE WA AMC Pacific Place 11 AMC Alderwood Mall 16 AMC Southcenter 16 Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas and IMAX Cinemark Century Federal Way PORTLAND OR Cinemark Century eastport Plaza 16 HOUSTON TX AMC Fountain 18 DALLAS TX AMC DINE-IN Stonebriar 24 AMC Grapevine Mills 24 AMC Firewheel 18 Cinemark Legacy NEW YORK NY AMC Empire 25 AMC 34th Street 14 Regal Essex Crossing Regal Tangram NEW BRUNSWICK NJ AMC New Brunswick 18 ELIZABETH NJ AMC Jersey Gardens 20 CHERRY HILL NJ AMC Cherry Hill 24 BOSTON MA AMC Liberty Tree Mall 20 AMC Causeway 13 CHICAGO IL AMC River East 21 ATLANTA GA AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18 Regal Hollywood @ North I-85 MIAMI FL AMC Aventura 24 ORLANDO FL Regal Waterford Lakes JACKSONVILLE FL AMC Fleming Island12 CLEVELAND OH Cinemark Valley View Denver CO AMC Westminster Promenade 24 Kansas City KS AMC DINE-IN Studio 28 AMC Town Center 20 WASHINGTON DC AMC Montgomery 16 AMC Hoffman Center 22 Regal Rockville Center Regal Majestic Regal Germantown HANOVER MD Cinemark Egyptian 24 ANCHORAGE AK Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 CANADA Markham, ON Cineplex Cinema Markham and VIP TORONTO, ON Cineplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas and VIP Richmond Hill, ON SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas Scarborough Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas Mississauga Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga Newmarket Silvercity Newmarket Cinemas Whitby Landmark Cinemas24 Whitby London SilverCity London Cinemas Ottawa, ON Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas Landmark Cinemas Kanata VANCOUVER, BC Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP Richmond, BC Silvercity Riverport 19 IMAX 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