From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (April 25 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. THIS TOP 10 IS DEDICATED TO A. Keung To who celebrates his birthday on April 30th B. Jacquelin Ch'ng Se Min who celebrates her birthday on May 1st 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2024/05/01) TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) opens today. Yesterday its mainland advanced screenings have already recorded over 70 million RMB. Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi yesterday stated that he hoped other upcoming Hong Kong film released would all have good box office performance. He also pointed out that each actor was very outstanding and gave special thanks to guest star Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, who brought great impact to the film. Sing Sing in the film guest starred as the "Killer King" who kills without batting an eye. Kwok Fu Sign was willing to guest star completely because of his admiration for director Cheang Pou Soi. After Cheang Pou Soi analyzed the character setting and the story in detail to Kwok Fu Sing, he finally with his greatest sincerity moved him. For this shoot, Kwok Fu Sing before hand studied the character appearance with the director many times. "Killer King" appeared in the 70s, the costume director suggested for Kwok Fu Sing to grow the then popular thin mustache and appear in a Chinese suit and classic slick back hair. With a killing weapon in hand, his eyes were ferocious and displayed the kill without batting an eye presence. In the battle at the ancient temple of the Heavenly Queen with "Tornado", three strong friends came to a life and death battle. Just this part with Louis Koo Tin Lok alone took 3 days and 3 nights to shoot, as they fought to dark. The result was very awe inspiring as both the cast and the crew were pleased. Sing Sing said that during the shoot he gave his full attention to every move. Because many scenes required him to carry a sharp weapon in his fights, especially the duel to the death with Koo Tin Lok, he had to be extremely careful with wielding the weapon to prevent any accident. In addition, playing Tiger Kenny Wong Tak Bun also suffered a severe injury on his right eye in the gang war with "Killer King" and became blind. Thus Brother Tiger hated "Killer King" for the rest of his life. Although "Killer King" did not appear often, he was quite eye catching. * (2024/05/01) Fresh out of the oven Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actress Rachel Leung Yung Ting earlier along with her IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT JI HA) director Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun and the film DUST TO DUST (DAI BAK GOR YIM YI YUN)'s director Jonathan Li Tsz Chun attended the 26th Udine Far East Film Festival for IN BROAD DAYLIGHT's Italian premiere and DUST TO DUST's international premiere. They attended the opening ceremony, the screenings, media interviews and seminars, and spared no effort in promoting Hong Kong film to the European audience. The audience there expressed strong support and endless enthusiasm for the two multiple Hong Kong Film Awards nominated films. Rachel, who stepped foot on Italy and attended the Far East Film Festival for the first time, felt very honored to be able to attend. IN BROAD DAYLIGHT's music score was recorded in Italy last year, now everyone was able to return here to watch this film at the cinema. She was truly very moved. She knew that viewers because of their love for Hong Kong films would come from all over Europe to participate in the film festival, which made her cherish this opportunity even more. Although the schedule has been intense, she still took time to run around and explore Udine. She joked that the seagulls there had a lot of character, as they would spray their waste to mess around the tourists. No wonder their group would shatter in a hurry whenever they ran into giant seagulls. She also visited Venice with Kan Kwan Chun and Siuyea Lo Chun Yip to enjoy a food and scenery tour outside work. On the 4 day trip Rachel had 12 scoops of Gelato. * (2024/04/29) Taiwan Golden Horse Awards Best Actor Wu Kang-Jen recently has frequently appeared in Hong Kong. Busy with the new film series COLD WAR (HONG JIN) he earlier shared his rice box photo on social media. "I had it several days ago and I still remember it, I think......this is probably true love, love Harry, the heavy soy sauce flavor, the crunchy crunchy cripsy rice, the delicious preserved meat, an egg..." Even though Hong Kong has been scorching, Wu Kang-Jen for several days in a row chose claypot rice and seemed to have fallen in love with it. Fans commented, "He truly has become a Hong Konger!" "He has even learned to use trendy Hong Kong slangs!" * (2024/04/29) The Raymond Lam Fung starred new film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) has held advanced screenings in Hong Kong on the past few days and won word of mouth. Industry insiders even made him the favorite to challenge for the Best Actor award next year. With a shot of confidence he ambitiously promoted. Yesterday he and his "Kowloon 4" partners Terrance Lau Chun Him, German Cheung Man Kit and Tony Wu Tsz Tung participated in a mainland event. Lam Fung even dropped his idol image, performed like the Korean female star Jang Won Young and even tried to "touch his chin with his tongue". Lau Chun Him showed some skin to attract eyeballs and immediately became the hot topic online. * (2024/04/29) Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai two days ago arrived in Italy to prepare for the film he directed and starred in, PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG)'s participation in the Udine Far East Film Festival world premiere on April 30th. The film also starred Terrance Lau Chun Him and Fala Chen. After KEEPER OF DARKNESS (TOR DEI KUI MOR YUN) he has brought another one of his own films to take part in the film festival. Ka Fai went over half the Earth, after two transfers he finally arrived in Udine. Ka Fai upon arrival attended the event's "Hong Kong Night" and dined with many Hong Kong filmmakers like Felix Chong Man Keung, Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun, Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, Rachel Leung Yung Ting and others. They were happy to see each of them bringing their own work to meet with overseas viewers and enjoy this film festival journey. At the Hong Kong Night dinner, Ka Fai again met with film festival founders Sabrina and Thomas and thanked them for years of strong support and appreciation of Hong Kong films. Despite the long journey, Ka Fai was more happy than tired. Udine has left a good impression on him, and he was reminded of when he first stepped foot onto this place that was full of European color with the film THE BEAST STALKER (JING YUN). Before leaving he even called the film's director Dante Lam Chiu Yin, they promised to have to work together again and bring their new film to the film festival again. * (2024/04/28) Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit in their new film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) played Walled City brothers who were swept up into a storm of troubles and took their fights to the air. Lam Fung said that the story was based on a comic book, so the visual would be a little superficial while the action tried to be realistic with variety. In order to achieve action director Kenji Tanigaki's unique style and fight scenes that hit the flesh with every punch, "4 brothers" earlier accepted a month of special training. Lam Fung revealed that on the first day he already went mad from the training. "Running, jumping, rolling on the ground for a hour before practicing the designed action. The longest the production went was for 20 some hours of fighting. The big scene at the ending took a dozen or more days! On the first day I trained until I got sick, I really threw up!" Fighting from the beginning to the end, he joked that he took the most beating. For the chase scene on Nathan Road he even ran until he threw up. "I was hit by different characters and even had to run like mad. On Nathan Road I ran for real with all my might, like I kept crossing the 100 meter line. Even the stunt team ran until they threw up, almost dead for running two or three times." Former athlete Wu Tsz Tung had good physical abilities but still needed training. He might be in the best physical condition out of the 4 but he said that the skills for an action film and sports were two different matters. "Throwing a punch in front of the camera seems to be very simple, but for the resulting feel has to have power you need training. This time is real hardcore, and I also have to use a katana so I have to spend time to study how to make it look convincing." He also had an accident when Philip Ng Won Lung kicked his chin. He went to the hospital for 15 stitches. "We were shooting the ending, the adrenaline was very high so I didn't feel the pain from getting hurt. As soon as the cameras stopped everyone rushed over to check one me, then sent me to the hospital. After the release I immediately went back to the set. The director gave me half a day off to rest, which was already great because everyone was rushing in the production." For his first action film production Lau Chun Him started to learn from zero. "The action is fake, making it real requires a lot of traininig. After physical abilities I train in punches and kicks; then butterfly knives, which I practice during my break. I didn't even get to rest at all! In the end I injured my legs, as I got burnt by the motorcycle exhaust pipe." Cheung Man Kit said that when the stunt team saw that they have achieved their goals they would add more moves, like they were testing everyone's limits. With his kung fu background Cheung Man Kit was bruised all over from the fight scenes and joked that Kenji was uncovering his potential. "I shot a video and practiced almost 40 moves." Working on an action film injuries have become frequent, the most severely injured were Lam Fung and Wu Tsz Tung; one internal and the other superficial. Wu Tsz Tung's chin had over a dozen stitches, while Lam Fung's anterior cruciate ligament was torn in half. Speaking of becoming action film successors, Cheung Man Kit had confidence that everyone would be able to do it. Lau Chun Him felt that he would be another new generation of action actors. "It's not that I want to take the baton from Big Brother (Hung Kam Bo). The succession concept has a lot of pressure, and I won't get to repeat it." Wu Tsz Tung believed that the new film would be able to make even more people believe Hong Kong action films could be extended. Lam Fung joked that he has become addicted to the production, and able to throw up for another month for an action film! "Big Brother Big" Sammo Hung Kam Bo pointed out that action film successors were hard to find. Were they confident about taking over? Cheung Man Kit said yes, feeling that as long as he was willing to give. Not to be afraid of not seeing the future, he would continue to work and believe that one day he would succeed. "In the film I was fortunate enough to have fought Hung Kam Bo. I too a few punches from him with ample results, realistic but I didn't feel the pain. Instead the toughest was carrying Lam Fung and running, he is very heavy!" Lau Chun Him supported Cheung Man Kit, "This concept of succession is very stressful, in the past no matter how well Big Brother Big the credit belonged to himself. We couldn't succeed that, nor could we repeat it; but I believed that German's focus on martial art action would achieve something." Wu Tsz Tung was happy that the film after preview screenings had decent reaction and brought hope to action films. "Making even more people that action films are still viable." Would Lam Fung and Lau Chun Him take the action actor route? They both said that would depend on the need. This time they would have to thank director Cheang Pou Soi for giving them the chance to break through themselves. In the future they would still be glad to give it a try. Lam Fung said, "Great, working on Cheang Pou Soi's movie is addictive!" Wu Tsz Tung revealed that the director has already plotted that next time he would ask them to make a dramatic film. Although making an action film was tough, the 4 agreed that they rather enjoyed it. They felt that both the action and the dramatic scenes were very intricately written. When the production ended they were very reluctant to part. Wu Tsz Tung said, "In one scene the 4 brothers ran into each other by a fishery, it was very touching." Lam Fung also pointed out that the 4 brothers and "Tornado" Koo Tin Lok had another strong brotherhood, the performance of which was also exhausting. "It killed many brain cells!" * (2024/04/27) Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit recently appeared on the ViuTV program SAT NIGHT SHOW to promote their film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING). Lam Fung revealed that he had a dangerous injury from a fight scene. "One stunt required a S shaped move, later during an exam I learned that actually the anterior cruciate ligament was half broken. Another time on the second floor a stunt person and I fought, but I took a wrong step and fell to the first floor. Luckily I had prop padding so I didn't get hurt." Lau Chun Him revealed that he burnt his calf on a motorcycle exhaust pipe. Wu Tsz Tung accidentally injured his chin from a kick and required 14 stitches. The quartet was asked the next time when they would work together, what subject would they like to work on? Lam Fung joked that he wanted to challenge a four sided romance. * (2024/04/26) Kevin Chu Kam Yin and Jolie Chan Yat Suen yesterday attended the announcement of Asia's first A.I. cellar club. Chu Kam Yin did not dare to admit that he could drink, instead he would tell others he did not know how to drink. Hence he has been forced to drink. He revealed that after he got drunk he would become quite a bother and would talk nonstop. However he has not gotten into any trouble after drinking. Has he made his feelings known to a girl after drinking? He said no. "For something that important you have to be sober, otherwise you are disrespecting her." Speaking of work, he revealed that in May he would work on a crime action film in Hong Kong. Before hand he had gun and action training, in which he had to learn the basics like kicking and punching. The shoot would begin at the end of May and last until August. Although the weather would be scorching, he said that he liked to work. With work he would be happy. * (2024/04/26) Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi, stars Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Richie Jen (Yam Yim Chai), Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz, German Cheung Man Kit, Philip Ng Won Lung, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan and others yesterday appeared at the film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING)'s charity premiere. Playing the killer in the film, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing made a surprise appearance and everyone cheered. Sing Sing before taking the stage embraced director Cheang Pou Soi and Hung Kam Bo. He introduced his film character Killer King, a buddy of the Koo Tin Lok played Tornado. He also had a good son, who happened to be Lam Fung. Lam Fung waved to him in the audience. Sing Sing joked, "Good boy." He also said that this special performance was completely due to his good friend and director Cheang Pou Soi's invitation. He also asked everyone to support the film and cheer for Hong Kong films. "Actually whether I participated and performed or not, today I still would come to support Cheang Pou Soi and the group of good actors. At the same time I urge everyone to support this film, Hong Kong film let's go." Cecilia Choi Sze Wan revealed that in the film she had to slap Koo Tin Lok, from which even now she did not dare to face him. Because in the film she had to really slap Goo Jai, so much so that Goo Jai needed to apply ice to his face. She said, "So on the set I kept apologizing to Goo Jai. I also said, 'Mr. Koo, sorry.'" When the host asked her how many takes, she awkwardly said that she did not dare to say. Later when Goo Jai came to the stage, Koo Tin Lok was asked who was the most capable fighter. He joked, "In the entire film the most capable fighter had to be Choi Sze Wan. Because she shot so many takes, she hit all night. She slapped me until I went deaf. She is the most outstanding." Lam Fung revealed that his character required him to shave his head. He thanked the director and the art director, because after shaving his head his fights became very crisp. For fight scenes he threw up many times and each time would take 10 or 20 takes. In the film everyone has hit him, but it was well worth all the hardship. Wu Tsz Tung injured his chin during the ending shoot and went to the hospital for 14 stitches. The brothers even came up with a nickname for him, "Brother Busted Mouth". Hung Kam Bo, Goo Jai and Siu Chai spoke the media together. Hung Kam Bo expressed hope that the film would be able to bring back action films, so the stunt people could return to the industry. He hoped to be able to cultivate the new generation. Once stating that he would like to win the "Best Director" award, would he like to direct a movie? He said that if someone would hire him he would direct again. Koo Tin Lok immediately agreed. Hung Kam Bo joked, "Then you have to write up the contract now." Siu Chai said that he was very happy to receive Goo Jai's invitation to participate in the film, so he was able to support even more new actors. Because he saw how rough but seriously giving their all the new generation actors worked, he also said that at first he thought playing the villain he would only have dramatic scenes and no action scenes. He did not expect to have to fight Lam Fung. Siu Chai in the film had to shave his head. He considered if make up would take five hours before and after, if he shaved his head they would save two hours so everyone could rest more. Hung Kam Bo admitted that performing in the film was not easy at all, because it was shot during the pandemic. At the time everyone was worried, but once the production began they forgot to worry. The result was also great. Which actor had the most potential to become an action actor? Hung Kam Bo joked that it was him, later he also said Goo Jai. He did not have many scenes with the new actors, but they all took a lot of risks. Goo Jai was asked about Choi Sze Wan slapping him until his ears were ringing. He said, "That scene took 7 or 8 takes. Later on I no longer had any feeling. I was the most afraid of a swollen face, because the shoot had to keep going I immediately applied ice. I blamed myself for telling Choi Sze Wan on the set to hit as hard as she could. I didn't expect her to throw everything she had into it." Speaking of the film being selected for the Cannes Film Festival Midnight Screening, Koo Tin Lok said that he would try to attend with the other actors. Lam Fung, Lau Chun Him, Wu Tsz Tung and Cheung Man Kit have become good friends due to this film and formed "Kowloon 4". Lam Fung has received online praises that he could be nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards next year. He said that he has snuck online to look at the comments and was pleased to the audience's overwhelmingly positive reviews, the cast's months of contribution have not gone wasted, and he thanked the director for creating many memorable characters. Was he confident about a nomination? Lam Fung joked, "I have never attended the Hong Kong Film Awards before, thank you everyone for your attention and concern. I too have noticed the online comments. I know almost everyone likes the movies." Lau Chun Him returned from Taiwan to attend the premiere. He joked that earlier while he was promoting his Taiwan series he was absent from the film promotion and his three onscreen brothers Lam Fung, Wu Tsz Tung and Cheung Man Kit complained. Later he would participate in audience appreciation events. Speaking of working on his first action film, was he pleased with his performance? Lau Chun Him said, "Tonight's premiere would be the first time I would watcvh it. The production was very tough. Because I lacked experience, every stunt shot required over 20 takes. I have to learn form Ng Wong Lung, he is the martial art superstar." Philip Ng Won Lung said that he would not hold back in their fight scenes, otherwise they would not be entertaining. He also praised that each actor were very well prepared. Before hand they have all completed a month long training. Lau Chun Him said that in one scene we worked until someone almost fainted. "The scene fought for over 20 hours, from daylight to darkness, from darkness to daylight. As the shoot neared its end, Ng Won Lung leaned on my leg and fainted for several seconds." Ng Won Lung explained that perhaps at the moment they fought for a long time. In addition he had to fight one against four, he was so tired that his brain was oxygen deprived. "When I woke up, Lam Fung asked me if it was method acting." Lau Chun Him joked that he was a little pleased for knocking him down. "I was thinking that inside, knocking out an actor with kung fu background." Ng Won Lung also praised them for being able to be an action actor. Lam Fung said that he did not fight seriously until this one. He hoped to be able to work on another fight scene again. Lau Chun Him also said that he was interested in action films, now he has begun studying taekwondo. In addition, Hung Kam Bo's son and daughter in law Timmy Hung Tin Ming and Janet Chow Ka Wai brought their sons to show support. Both grandsons frequently hug Grandpa. * (2024/04/25) Last year's Golden Horse Awards Best Actor, Taiwan's Wu Kang-Jen earlier with the film FLY ME TO THE MOON (DAN YUEN YUN CHEUNG GAU) at the Hong Kong Film Critic Society Awards also won Best Actor. Although nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actor with the same role, he did not win. However in the film he played the role from age 40 something to 60 something with his outstanding acting, which has already left an impression in the audience's hearts. Wu Kang-Jen earlier with FLY ME TO THE MOON won the Best Actor at the "30th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards". He came to Hong Kong to accept the award in person and promoted the new film with director Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan and producer Stanley Kwan Kam Peng. Wu Kang-Jen won his first Golden Horse Award for Best Actor last year with ABANG ADIK, and this year he was nominated for the "Hong Kong Film Awards" for Best Supporting Actor with FLY. However, he did not think it was a downgrade. He laughed and pointed out that the role of the character was not important in the first place. Mainly the focus was on the roles of his two daughters. He was very happy to participate in the Hong Kong Film Awards because he used to watch it on TV. Wu Kang-Jen in the film played Papa, who emigrated to Hong Kong from Hunan with his wife and daughters; but his drug addiction tore his family away. He had to play the role from age 40 to 60. At first, he was also worried that he would not able to handle that. "The script is very well written. I haven't seen this kind of drama in a very long time. The story is divided into 3 stages, and each stage has different emotions. My native family is also single parent, so I can better understand the emotions in the story; but this is also my first time playing the role from 40 something to 60 something. I didn't know what to do at first. Everyday I was thinking about how to be a good father. Fortunately, with the help of the director and producer, I kept walking outside during breaks in filming to find my direction." Chuk Chi Ngan smiled and pointed out that Wu Kang-Jen was very attentive. He would sit in the park and watch the elderly play chess and chat, and observe their demeanor and walking posture. By the end it was difficult for everyone to think that he was a big star. As the film's producer Kwan Kam Peng also revealed, when he first saw Chuk Chi Ngan's script for the first time he already thought it was very outstanding. Every actor in the film also performed very well. * (2024/04/25) Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Niki Chow Lai Kei and Michael Tong Man Lung two nights ago at the KITEC attended the film SUSPECT (CHIU YI SUN TAM)'s premiere. Ka Fai in the film played a cop with hyperthymesia, but in reality he often had no memory at all. Ka Fai was asked if in real life his memory was good? He said that at work it was pretty good. When he made a TVB costume series, he had no problem with a page or two of dialogue; but because shooting at day and night, some scenes had three pages of lines and he had no time to memorize them. He could only rely on his natural talent. He explained, "People would feel why even the lead couldn't memorize them, but we don't even have time to sleep. Of course this isn't an excuse." Ka Fai also sid that outside of work he could very easily forget. Would he leave what mattered in life for his wife Esther Kwan Wing Ho to handle? He joked, "No, she would ask me back. As long as everyone remember then we would, if we couldn't then we couldn't." His wife Kwan Wing Ho has been praised for being frozen in age after her commercial aired. Ka Fai immediately sang her praises. "She is hot. (Even when you look at her at home you still say hot?) Sure, I say she may be old but she is still pretty for her age; when she was young she was pretty too, then when she grew older she was still just as pretty. (You have good eyes?) She is the one who got lucky." With his wife's upkeep skills, would he have any pressure? Would he have to maintain better? Ka Fai took the opportunity to pat himself on the back. "Don't you see me always hiding her at home? I am handsome myself so why would I have any pressure. I have mixed heritage, a Panyu Guangzhou mix." As for SUSPECT becoming a "internet feature" in the mainland, would he mind? Ka Fai said no. "The position of an actor is to act well, not to make decisions. This time the story and the character elements are very rich. I think few actor would turn it down once getting the script. As an actor I would do my best, as for when would it be released? Where would it be released? I have nothing to do with those." Speaking of people online saying that even he made "internet features", Ka Fai said, "I didn't deliberately make the 'internet feature'. I can't eliminate the possibility that in the future whether I would work on an 'internet feature' or not. If I would run into a tempting character or team I would participate." Chow Lai Kei was rumored to be pregnant again last year. Ka Fai jokingly answered on her behalf. "She gave birth already." Chow Lai Kei clarified that she truly did not have a second child, for now she would not consider having another. She said, "I am already having a rough time with raising my son. I am doing everything myself. Later when he would be promoted to K2, I probably would come back to work and could go to the mainland a little. (Would you rather raise your son or work?) I would rather work. (Has your husband helped with your son?) Our son prefers Mommy more." Ka Fai comforted her by saying that the hardship of raising a child was limited. 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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, Henry Chan Hin Lok, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaying Wong, Kun Nam Gor, Samuel Yau Man Shing [ SCREEN DAILY ] Four key opinion leaders team up to rob the filthy rich. They walk away unscathed every time, until a money laundering scandal is uncovered. 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 Ki Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu, Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Chan Fai Hung, Emotion Cheung Kam Ching, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Jo Koo Cho Lam, Elva Ni, Joman Chiang, Lam Yiu Sing [ SCREEN DAILY ] A widowed gynaecologist falls for a French engineer on a dating app, which turns out to be a romance scam. Nevertheless, she insists it is true love despite being swindled out of a large sum of money. 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 PAPA d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Sean Lau Ching Wan, Jo Koo Cho Lam, Dylan So [ SCREEN DAILY ] A family drama abou a cafe owner who leads a pedestrian existence after a family tragedy. His only wish is to have his 15 year old son return home, but the boy is locked up in a psychiatric prison for the murder of his mother and sister 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), Opening at the April 30 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival 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 July 5th 2024 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. 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 ] 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. Opening May 1 2024 [ 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. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 93 mins. Opening March 28 2024 at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening May 1 2024 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. [ CINEMA CITY ] After her partner's unexpected death, a woman finds herself at the mercy of her partner's family as she struggles to find her balance and dignity while trying to retain the home they shared for over thirty years. 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), Opening at the April 30 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival OLD FOX d. Hsiao Ya-chuan Mugi Kadowaki, Eugene Liu, Runyin Bai, Akio Chen, Liu Kuan-Ting Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening April 3 2024 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival 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". APRIL COME SHE WILL d. Tomokaza Yamada Tekerua Satoh, Masami Nagasawa, Nana Mori Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/l9U_LSiN42w [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Shun Fujishiro is a psychiatrist and is engaged to Yayoi Sakamoto. One day in April, he receives a letter from his first love Haru Iyoda. They dated 10 years ago. Suddenly, his fiance Yayoi Sakamoto disappears. GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM Japanese Animation Opening April 25 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In C.E.75, the fighting still continues. There are independence movements, and aggression by Blue Cosmos... In order to calm the situation, a global peace monitoring agency called COMPASS is established, with Lacus as its first president. As members of COMPASS, Kira and his comrades intervene into various regional battles. Then a newly established nation called Foundation proposes a joint operation against a Blue Cosmos stronghold. AESPA: WORLD TOUR IN CINEMAS aespa Length : 126 mins. Opening April 24 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Global hitmaker aespa's first concert movie bursts onto the screen in cinemas worldwide! From February to September 2023 the group’s first world tour, aespa LIVE TOUR 2023 SYNK : HYPER LINE, visited 21 venues across four continents. Now, step into the final chapter of their global tour journey with aespa: WORLD TOUR in cinemas. Witness the unparalleled energy of aespa's live performance captured from their electrifying show at London's O2 Arena, their first-ever UK show. With their futuristic stage visuals, high-energy choreography and captivating vocals, they fiercely commanded the stage delivering fan favourites including 'Next Level', 'Savage', 'Girls', 'Spicy' and 'Black Mamba'. The film also highlights individual performances by each member, complemented by exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews, offering a glimpse behind the curtain. With over 2.8 billion YouTube views at NEXT LEVEL MV and much raved-about performances; the fierce foursome of KARINA, GISELLE, WINTER, and NINGNING are rapidly cementing their status as killer performers on and off screen. Don't miss this celebration of music and talent that captures the spirit and passion of aespa's journey so far. Experience even more with immersive special formats ScreenX, 4DX and ULTRA 4DX, available in select cinemas. GALAXY WRITER d. Li Kuo, Shan Dandan Song Muzi, He Wenjun, Li Fei Rating : IIA Length : 104 mins. Opening April 18 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A group of young people dreaming of becoming directors, screenwriters, actors, producers, and more. Among them were two screenwriters, Zhang Liaoyi and Sun Tan. They wrote a movie script that they believed would go down in history and were determined to bring it to the big screen. Galaxy Writer, the winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the FIRST International Film Festival, is a tribute to this community that the two up-and-coming directors most familiar with: screenwriters. 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) Opening April 11 2024 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. HAIKYU!!: THE DUMPSTER BATTLE d. Mitsunaka Susumu Japanese Animation Length : 85 mins. Opening April 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/2k_36L-IS2E [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The teaser trailer glimpses the initial encounter and subsequent development of friendship between Shoyo Hinata and Kenma Kozume, culminating in a decisive match on the volleyball court. With Shoyo Hinata's famous line: "Let's play a game that can't be repeated", the stage is set for 'The Dumpster Battle"! EXHUMA d. Jang Jae-hyng Lee Do-hyun, Kim Go-eun, Choi Min-sik, Yoo Hai-jin Length : 132 mins. Opening April 11 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In Los Angeles, the renowned shaman Hwa-rim and her protege Bong-gil are commissioned with a hefty sum to meet the enigmatic descendants of a household afflicted by a peculiar illness. Sensing the ominous aura surrounding the ancestral grave, Hwa-rim urges for its relocation. The best geomancer in the business, Sang-duk, and mortician Young-geun, lured by the scent of money, join the team. "You all understand...what happens if we mess with the wrong grave." The mysterious grave, situated in an unapproachable sacred ground, holds dark secrets. Though Sang-duk senses an ominous presence and initially rejects the proposal, Hwa-rim’s persuasion ultimately initiates the exhumation, leading to a journey where the team must confront both supernatural forces and their own fears. Those that must remain buried have surfaced. SUGA AUGUST D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE MOVIE d. Junsoo Park SUGA Length : 84 mins. Opening April 10 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The eagerly awaited film of BTS SUGA’s Encore Concert bursts onto the big screen worldwide! As the grand finale of the world tour, "SUGA | Agust D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE FINAL" marked the culmination of 25 concerts held in 10 cities, which captivated a total audience of 290,000 throughout its run. Experience the pulsating energy and excitement of "'D-DAY' THE FINAL" on screen, everything from the exquisite sounds traversing the boundary between “21st Century Pop Icon” BTS member SUGA and solo artist Agust D, electrifying performance, explosive energy, to special duet stages featuring fellow BTS members RM, Jimin, and Jung Kook. 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 April 4 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. SYLVANIAN FAMILIES THE MOVIE: A GIFT FROM FREYA d. Kazuya Konaka Japanese Animation Length : 65 mins. Opening April 4 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film takes place during the annual Star Festival in Sylvanian Village. As everyone eagerly awaits the event, Chocolate Rabbit girl Freya starts to worry about finding her mother a birthday gift and preparing the festival's main event: The 'Tree of the Year.' She must find a solution to make both her mother and her friends happy. 18X2 BEYOND YOUTHFUL DAYS d. Michihito Fujii Kaya Kiyohara, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan, Hsu Kuang-Han Rating : I Length : 124 mins. Opening April 4 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Jimmy goes back to his parents' house for the first time in a long time and finds a postcard from Ami. Ami, a backpacker from Japan, showed up at the his work place 18 years ago. Jimmy's memories of his first love come back to him, and he sets off on his first solo trip to Japan to face the past and look at the present. As he rides a train listening to the songs they heard together, he heads for her hometown. Will Jimmy be able to reunite with Ami? OLD FOX d. Hsiao Ya-chuan Mugi Kadowaki, Eugene Liu, Runyin Bai, Akio Chen, Liu Kuan-Ting Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening April 3 2024 at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival 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". DETECTIVE CONAN VS. KID THE PHANTOM THIEF d. Gosho Aoyama Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 81 mins. Opening March 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE 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 Length : 97 mins. 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. YOUR LOVELY SMILE Can : Guong Ying Hei Yau d. Lim Kah Wai Hirobumi Watanabe, Shogen, Hikaru Hirayama, Hironobu Tanaka Rating : IIB Length : 103 mins. Opening March 28 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/qvzu9wjTQQk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 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. IF YOU ARE THE ONE III d. Feng Xiaogang Ge You, Shu Qi Rating : I Length : 120 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After Xiaoxiao finally said yes to Qin Fen's marriage proposal, she ran off to pursue philanthropic work. Ten years later, robot researcher Lao Fan decides to help alleviate Qin Fen's longing for the real thing by making an artificial intelligence robot that looks exactly like Xiaoxiao and is implanted with the couple's happy memories. Just as Qin Fen happily indulges in the emotional comfort of A.I. Xiaoxiao, the real Xiaoxiao suddenly returns. Caught between two Xiaoxiaos who each give him a hard time in their own way, Qin Fen is about lose his mind. YOLO d. Jia Ling Jia Ling, Lei Jiayin, Zhang Xiaofei Length : 130 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Le Ying has been staying at home for many years, doing nothing in particular. After graduating from college and working for a while, Le Ying chooses to withdraw from society, closing herself off from social circles, which she believes is the best way to "reconcile" with herself. One day, after several twists of fate, she decides to live life in a different way. In cautiously venturing into the outside world, Le Ying meets boxing coach Hao Kun. Just when she thinks life is about to take a positive turn, the challenges that follow far exceed her imagination, and her vibrant life is just beginning... 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 Rating : I 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 GIRL AT THE WINDOW d. Yakuwa Shinnosuke Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 113 mins. Opening March 21 2024 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 Rating : IIA Length : 102 mins. 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... WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening January 27 2024 (Limited Release) Opening March 14 2024 [ 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. DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Opening March 14 2024 KOMADA -- A WHISKY FAMILY d. Masayuki Yoshihara Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 91 mins. Opening March 14 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Kotaro, a novice editor for a web news, visits Komada Distillery for a project on Japanese craft whisky. Led by a young female president Rui who recently took over the family business, the distillery works hard to reproduce its signature whisky KOMA they had to stop making years ago. KOMA was a brand that Rui’s family had lovingly preserved over generations and a symbol of happiness for all. However, not to mention financial backing, too many clues are missing to revive the whisky once lost. Rui, Kotaro, and the distillery supporters pull together every thread to bring back the whisky filled with family memories. NOT FRIENDS Can : Dai 151 Gor Pung Yau d. Atta Hewadee Baipor, Tony, Jump, Fong Rating : IIA Length : 129 mins. Opening March 14 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Have you ever had a close friend whom you still think about all these years later? 'Pae', a twelfth grader facing parental pressure to take the entrance exam for admission to a prestigious university. When he learns that a renowned university offers a direct submission option, requiring students to create and submit a short film for consideration, inspiration strikes. Pae decides to craft a short film centered around 'Joe', his late deskmate who tragically passed away in an accident. His hope is that a poignant tale of a lost friend will resonate with and impress the university admission committees. However, it isn't as easy as Pae initially thought, since he doesn't have any knowledge about filmmaking at all. Moreover, he faces another challenge in the form of 'Bokeh', Joe's true friend, who volunteers to help him with the short film. And so, the filmmaking mission begins with Pae's future at stake, aided by a group of nerds from the audiovisual club. Eventually, the short film project gains recognition across the entire school, and Pae finds himself under pressure from Joe's family to deliver a satisfactory film about their beloved son. However, this project leads them to uncover a secret that Joe had hidden from them, a revelation that threatens to change their perspective on their dear departed friend forever. 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 SINGING WOMEN d. Ishibashi Yoshimasa 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. 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) THE MOVIE EMPEROR d. Ning Hao Andy Lau Tak Wa, Pal Sinn Lap Man, Rima Zeidan Rating : IIA Length : 127 mins. Opening February 29 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 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. He contacts Chinese director Lin Hao, as he wants to star in a film shot in the countryside, playing an ordinary farmer, something he has never done before. This film he thinks will help restore his career to glory. Yet he is so used to being a movie star and having a special treatment in his everyday life, that it is hard for him to connect with the people of the street or peasants, people who have a lower social status than him. Even with women, there seems to exist an impassable barrier. For his new role to be successful, he needs to learn from the villagers how they really live and speak. But they see through his arrogance and vanity – as does the crew. The big star is nobody if he can't communicate. And he won't be able to communicate if he can't put aside his vanity and prejudice. If he finally manage, will they give him another chance. THE MOON d. Yuya Ishii Rie Miyazawa, Joe Odagiri, Fumi Nikaido, Hayao Isomura Length : 144 mins. 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. 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. [ 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 Rating : IIA 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... 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. 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. 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), Opening at the April 30 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival OKIKU AND THE WORLD d. Sakamoto Junji Length : 90 mins. Opening May 23 2024 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 July 5th 2024 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. --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * TYSON YOSHI DATE AND TIME : Tuesday, June 11 2024 @ 6:30 PM Monday, June 10 2024 @ 6:30 PM VENUE LOCATION : The Opera House 735 Queen Street E., Toronto ON M4M 1H1 Canada TICKET PRICES : CA$ 120 (VIP), 85 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA * ACCUSEFIVE AROUND THE NEW WORLD DATE AND TIME: June 10 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Crown Theatre Perth Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood WA 6100 Australia TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER AUSTRALIA https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/2500607386880C6F * ACCUSEFIVE AROUND THE NEW WORLD DATE AND TIME: Sunday June 9 2024 VENUE LOCATION: ICC Sydney Theatre 14 Darling Drive Sydney NSW 2000 Australia https://iccsydneytheatre.com/event/accusefive/ * ACCUSEFIVE AROUND THE NEW WORLD DATE AND TIME: Friday June 7 2024 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Margaret Court Arena Melbourne Australia https://margaretcourtarena.com.au/event/accusefive-first-live-tour-around-the-new-world-2024/ * TYSON YOSHI DATE AND TIME : June 6 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION : Vogue Theatre 918 Granville St., Vancouver BC V6Z 1L2 Canada TICKET PRICES : CA$ 120 (VIP), 85 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ADMITONE https://admitone.com/events/tyson-yoshi-vancouver-9500910 * ACCUSEFIVE AROUND THE NEW WORLD DATE AND TIME: Tuesday June 4 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Civic Queen Street Auckland NZ 1010 New Zealand TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER NEW ZEALAND https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/2400606E900C0C70 * EDMOND LEUNG, RON NG, MICHAEL TSE, JERRY LAMB "BROTHERS" CONCERT IN RENO DATE AND TIME: Sunday, May 26 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/brothers 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 415.834.1628 * EDMOND LEUNG, RON NG, MICHAEL TSE, JERRY LAMB "BROTHERS" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 25 2024 @ 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/brothers-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 * EDMOND LEUNG, RON NG, MICHAEL TSE, JERRY LAMB "BROTHERS" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Sunday, May 18 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Tropicana Showroom Tropicana Atlantic City 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES : $288, 228, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/brothers-ac * BOB LAM "THE BOBFATHER" DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 11 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 138, 108, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00607CD0D7264F * DELLA DING SING TOGETHER AGAIN 2024 LIVE NEW YORK SHOW DATE AND TIME : Saturday, May 11 2024 @ 9 PM VENUE LOCATION: Resort World New York City 3rd Central Park Event Space TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 809 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 INQUIRIES: 718-215-3388 * PRE-SUMMER CONCERT AT CONEY ISLAND with James Ng Yip Kwan, Kayee Tam, JW DATE AND TIME : Saturday, May 11 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Coney Island Amphitheatre 3052 West 21 Street Brooklyn NY 11224 TICKET PRICES: $ 198, 188, 168, 138, 108, 88, 68, 58, 38 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: http://tinyurl.com.kwanjwkayee LIVE NATION: https://concerts.livenation.com/event/1D006056DCAF361C INQUIRIES: 929-704-4195 * WU BAI AND CHINA BLUE ROCK STAR TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday night/Sunday morning, May 5 2024 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: Mohegan Sun Arena 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Uncasville CT TICKET PRICES : VIP $ 288, 238, 168, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 809 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Global Travel International Corp. 1681 Rt. 27 Suite 3 Edison NJ 732.819.8883 Kneeland Wireless/Oriental Travel 58 Kneeland Street Boston MA 617.938.8883 Ascend Entertainment 803 Hancock Street Quincy MA 617.786.7981 * BOB LAM "THE BOBFATHER" DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 4 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 138, 108, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: CITY BOX OFFICE: https://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3041 * WU BAI AND CHINA BLUE ROCK STAR TOUR DATE AND TIME : Wednesday, May 1 2024 VENUE LOCATION: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino 6380 Fallsview Blvcd., Niagara Falls ON TICKET PRICES: VIP CA $328, 248, 198, 148, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000605DCAFC3707 * WU BAI AND CHINA BLUE ROCK STAR TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 27 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Resorts World Las Vegas Theatre 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 https://www.rwlasvegas.com/entertainment/wu-bai/ TICKET PRICES : VVIP $ 558, VIP 388, 328, 288, 188, 108 * GARY CHAW "CRAZY FOR LIVE" IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 27 2024 @ 10 PM VENUE LOCATION: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 238, 188, 138, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 809 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Global Travel International Corp. 204 Bridge St. D. Metuchen NJ 732.819.8883 Yangtze Trading and Travel 931 Arch Street BSMT Philadelphia PA 215.922.8700 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 April 28 2024 10 18X2 BEYOND YOUTHFUL DAYS d. Michihito Fujii Kaya Kiyohara, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan, Hsu Kuang-Han 9 THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE d. Guy Ritchie Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzalez, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes iffin, Babs Olusanmokun, Henry Golding, Cary Elwes 8 GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE d. Adam Wingard Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens 7 KUNG FU PANDA 4 d. Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine DreamWorks Animation English Voices: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, Bryan Cranston, James Hong, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan, Ronny Chieng, Lori Tan Chinn, Seth Rogen 6 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) 5 EXHUMA d. Jang Jae-hyng Lee Do-hyun, Kim Go-eun, Choi Min-sik, Yoo Hai-jin 4 HAIKYU!!: THE DUMPSTER BATTLE d. Mitsunaka Susumu Japanese Animation 3 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 2 THE FALL GUY d. David Leitch Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt 1 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM d. Mitsuo Fukuda Japanese Animation ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xLFdFQh8LaI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In C.E.75, the fighting still continues. There are independence movements, and aggression by Blue Cosmos... In order to calm the situation, a global peace monitoring agency called COMPASS is established, with Lacus as its first president. As members of COMPASS, Kira and his comrades intervene into various regional battles. Then a newly established nation called Foundation proposes a joint operation against a Blue Cosmos stronghold. 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) Opening April 11 2024 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. EXHUMA d. Jang Jae-hyng Lee Do-hyun, Kim Go-eun, Choi Min-sik, Yoo Hai-jin Length : 132 mins. Opening April 11 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In Los Angeles, the renowned shaman Hwa-rim and her protege Bong-gil are commissioned with a hefty sum to meet the enigmatic descendants of a household afflicted by a peculiar illness. Sensing the ominous aura surrounding the ancestral grave, Hwa-rim urges for its relocation. The best geomancer in the business, Sang-duk, and mortician Young-geun, lured by the scent of money, join the team. "You all understand...what happens if we mess with the wrong grave." The mysterious grave, situated in an unapproachable sacred ground, holds dark secrets. Though Sang-duk senses an ominous presence and initially rejects the proposal, Hwa-rim’s persuasion ultimately initiates the exhumation, leading to a journey where the team must confront both supernatural forces and their own fears. Those that must remain buried have surfaced. HAIKYU!!: THE DUMPSTER BATTLE d. Mitsunaka Susumu Japanese Animation Length : 85 mins. Opening April 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/2k_36L-IS2E [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The teaser trailer glimpses the initial encounter and subsequent development of friendship between Shoyo Hinata and Kenma Kozume, culminating in a decisive match on the volleyball court. With Shoyo Hinata's famous line: "Let's play a game that can't be repeated", the stage is set for 'The Dumpster Battle"! 18X2 BEYOND YOUTHFUL DAYS d. Michihito Fujii Kaya Kiyohara, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan, Hsu Kuang-Han Rating : I Length : 124 mins. Opening April 4 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Jimmy goes back to his parents' house for the first time in a long time and finds a postcard from Ami. Ami, a backpacker from Japan, showed up at the his work place 18 years ago. Jimmy's memories of his first love come back to him, and he sets off on his first solo trip to Japan to face the past and look at the present. As he rides a train listening to the songs they heard together, he heads for her hometown. Will Jimmy be able to reunite with Ami? 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 Length : 97 mins. 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. ------------ For the week starting April 27 2024 (Week 18) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 CURRENT HONORARY CONSULTANT Can : Yin Yam Wing Yu Goo Mun CY Chan Chung Chak https://youtu.be/DH5zNu9GZjk 4 FORTUNE OF THREE LIVES Can : Sam Sun Yau Hung Yan Ting Chow https://youtu.be/3KRoczsPIFU 3 MELANCHOLY PEN Can : But Jook Nam Hai Yau Wut Ji Sei Jer Lau Ying Ting https://youtu.be/l0XMhIYSbEI 2 BACKGROUND NOISE Can : Gat Cheung Yau Yi MC Cheung Tin Fu https://youtu.be/fisaIfuxues 1 DIFF. Gin Lee Hung Ngai https://youtu.be/WLLcTx-7mIc TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 INJURED PISCES Can : SEUNG YU JOR Sherman Poon Ching Man https://youtu.be/YG5T1S8M3OU 4 TELL ME Can : Go So Ngor Mag Lam Yun Tung https://youtu.be/wconKcqa-U8 3 BELIEVE Can : Seung Shun Ramon Lo (Law Kai Ho) https://youtu.be/Vg2dsMUA3Ro 2 MEMENTO Can : Wui Yik Boon Fun Jung Cloud Wan Ho Ying https://youtu.be/oSeRj1sW3To 1 DIVINE CALCULATION Can : Sun Suen Charmaine Sheh Si Man https://youtu.be/vktveCL3u3U METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 YOU GOTA SCREW UP AT LEAST ONCE Can : Ji Siu Jo Yut Gein Lei Po Dik Si Kiri T https://youtu.be/RPoNXvSFHE4 4 LOW KEY Can : Dai Diu Jamie Cheung Tin Wing https://youtu.be/rr0x8bu0nrw 3 BELIEVE Can : Seung Shun Ramon Lo (Law Kai Ho) https://youtu.be/Vg2dsMUA3Ro 2 SPOOKY COINCIDENCE Can : Chong Doh Jang Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) https://youtu.be/RSLZ2ECpg5Q 1 DIFF. Gin Lee Hung Ngai https://youtu.be/WLLcTx-7mIc COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 EXIT B 193 (Denis Kwok Ka Chun) https://youtu.be/vljXJxvPArc 4 SOUL HAS ROAD Can : Ling Lo Yau Lo The Absent Brother https://youtu.be/5jc65xtI2VM 3 RISE IN LOVE Can : Wai Mei Boon Juen Jeremy Lee Chun Kit feating Serrini https://youtu.be/GrweZk5bTdU 2 CHOSEN FAMILY COLLAR https://youtu.be/ZbMAmVRLV1A 1 DIFF. Gin Lee Hung Ngai https://youtu.be/WLLcTx-7mIc RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 DIFF. Gin Lee Hung Ngai https://youtu.be/WLLcTx-7mIc 4 EMERGENCY Can : Gung Gup Ying Bin Toh Sun Fat Pandora https://youtu.be/ZLl3uf9n5s0 3 BF George Au Chun Ho https://youtu.be/7qvDfzjVSUA 2 CURRENT HONORARY CONSULTANT Can : Yin Yam Wing Yu Goo Mun CY Chan Chung Chak https://youtu.be/DH5zNu9GZjk 1 MY SHAPE Can : Ngor Dik Ying Jong Supper Moment https://youtu.be/swmvHyEYItI HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART 5 ONLY WITH YOU Can : Ji Yiu Yau Nei Leo Ku Kui Ke https://youtu.be/3IHTxg7jcXk 4 LET LOVE ARRIVE Can : Yeung Oi Dai Dat Wang Sulong https://youtu.be/7BiR_ueKGf4 3 WHO DOESN'T WANNA Can : Shui But Seung Yoga Lin https://youtu.be/B_J1SAwx7kw 2 LITTLE HAPPINESS Can : Siu Mei Moon Charlie Zhou Shen https://youtu.be/9vT5ni5WDCY 1 WHITE NIGHT Can : But Min Ji Yeh Jason Zhang Jie https://youtu.be/Z4NNFrQdLR4 ------------ ------------ --------------------------------- --------------------- ILLUME FILMS PRESENT WE 12 https://www.facebook.com/illume.films.inspire Opening Friday April 26 2024 in North America UNITED STATES SEATTLE WA LYNNWOOD WA AMC Alderwood 16 TUKWILA WA AMC Southcenter 16 SAN FRANCISCO CA DALY CITY CA Cinemark Century Daly City UNION CITY CA Cinemark Century Union Landing SAN JOSE CA AMC Eastridge 15 SANTA CLARA CA AMC Mercado 20 NEWARK CA AMC NewPark12 SACRAMENTO CA Regal UA Laguna Village LOS ANGELES, CA AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 ORANGE CA AMC Orange 30 SAN DIEGO CA Regal Edwards Mira Mesa PHOENIX AZ TEMPE AZ AMC Centerpoint 11 BOSTON MA AMC Boston Causeway 13 DANVERS MA AMC Liberty Tree 20 WASHINGTON DC GAITHERSBURG MD AMC Rio Cinema 18 HONOLULU HI Dole Cannery 18 AUSTIN TX Regal Gateway DALLAS TX AMC Grapevine Mills 30 STAFFORD TX AMC Fountain 18 CHICAGO IL AMC River East 21 NEW BRUNSWICK NJ AMC New Brunswick 18 FLUSHING NY Regal Tangram NEW YORK NY AMC Empire 25 MIAMI FL AMC Aventura 24 CANADA CALGARY, AB Scotiabank Theatre Chinook EDMONTON, AB Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton RICHMOND, BC Silvercity Riverport 19 IMAX Cinemas VANCOUVER BC Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP WINNIPEG MB Cinema City Northgate Markham, ON Cineplex Cinema Markham and VIP RICHMOND HILL ON Silver City Richmond Hill TORONTO, ON Cineplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas and VIP ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com