From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (August 29 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. Niki Chow Lai Kei who celebrates her birthday on August 30th B. Tavia Yeung Sai Hiu who celebrates her birthday on August 30th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2024/09/05) The Hong Kong Film Art Society self-published "OUT OF THIN AIR: HONG KONG FILM ARTS AND COSTUMES EXHIBITION COMPLETE RECORD" recorded and preserved the wisdom and footprints of Hong Kong film art culture in the form of a physical book, continuing the overwhelming number of praises the exhibitions last year, allowing audiences who have not been able to appreciate the exhibition to understand and appreciate Hong Kong film culture from the new book. Will Or Wai Lam, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Yoyo Shum Ning Yi, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Man Lim Chung and others attended the new book event yesterday. Or Wai Lam and Leung Yung Ting had no time to enjoy the exhibition last year, but they were happy to receive the new book. Leung Yung Ting said, "After reading the new book, I feel that every department tht made movies can connect with the audience; especially us actors, who rely heavily on art and costumes to shape the characters." Or Wai Lam also said that he was very happy to be an actor, because when he got to the set his colleagues in other positions woudl be ready to help the actors get into the characters. He was the most touched to see many seniors' notes in the book. When asked which movie's costumes and scenery they have been the most impressed with, Or Wai Lam and Leung Yung Ting both unanimously chose THE TWINS EFFECT (CHIN GEI BIN). Leung Yung Ting laughed and said, "Maybe because we are both about the same age, I was deeply influenced by the art of THE TWINS EFFECT. I remember dressing up as (Charlene) Choi Cheuk Yin's character in the movie during Halloween, and since then I have wanted to become an actor." Or Wai Lam also laughed and said that when he was a child, he asked his parents to buy materials so that he could make THE TWINS EFFECT weapons for his own entertainment. As for the memorable set, Leung Yung Ting praised the view of the CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER world, which was difficult to present but could match the emotions of each character through the sets. Or Wai Lam appreciated how Hong Kong movies has been able to show unlimited space in a small space. He said, "For example, when shooting subdivided houses and rooms in low-class environments, the picture seen by the camera was very small but actually many mechanisms were installed behind them to enble the production equipment to freely operate." Just finished filming a new movie with Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Leung Yung Ting said with a smile that she finally had the opportunity to participate in public events. However she did not have a vacation to travel and recharge. She also enjoyed her full work schedule. Or Wai Lam has a role in the Taiwanese movie THE CHRONICLES OF LIBIDOISTS, which will be released at the end of the month. Reportedly the standard of the film is quite bold. He laughed and said, "The standard of the movie depends on how open-minded people are personally. Some people say the standard is very loose, but others say it is very real." . * (2024/09/05) The twins Albert Leung Koon Hiu and Herbert Leung Koon Shun directed, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Stephen Tung Wai, Philip Ng Won Lung and Cecilia Choi Sze Wan starred STUNTMAN (MO TAI DOH) will be released on September 26th. The first production special "Director's Edition", as well as posters of four major characters, including the Terrance Lau Chun Him played Lee Sai Lung, the Stephen Tung Wai played Lee Sam, and the Ng Won Lung played Leung Chi Wai and the Cecilia Choi Sze Wan played Cherry, were revealed. The story of STUNTMAN revolved around the travails of Hong Kong action actors. Lau Chun Him, Tung Wai, and Ng Won Lung represented three different generations of stuntman figures in the film, telling the story of the blood and tears of action stunt doubles in the Hong Kong film industry. When talking about the original intention of making films, the twin directors recalled the unforgettable words of their elder, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, and hoped that the new film would convey the bitter journey of a martial artist and recreate the professionalism of Hong Kong action films. Tung Wai, a legendary Hong Kong action director who has won two Golden Horse Awards and seven Academy Awards for Best Action Choreography, has made a strong comeback as "Sam Gor" after seven years. In the film, he plays the stubborn has-been stuntman "Sam Gor", who was dedicated to leading the younger generation to regain the glory of Hong Kong action movies. Director Leung Koon Hiu said that he chose Tung Wai to play "Sam Gor" because he has a profound background and rich acting experience that meets the needs of the role. "The character Lee Sam has experienced many ups and downs personally. Our first requirement is that he can act well, and the audience must believe he is someone who has experienced this; secondly, he has the aura." Tung Wai showed his profound skills in both aura and acting skills, as he brough the role of Sam Gor to life. In addition to Tung Wai, the Lau Chun Him played "Lung Jai" was also a key role. Director Leung Koon Shun expressed that it was not easy to find a young actor who could demonstrate the skills of a stuntman. "Casting the role of Lung Jai was somewhat challenging. In today's market, casting a person of this age to play the role with skills similar to that of a stuntman is actually very difficult. Later I chose Lau Chun Him." Lau Chun Him previously won praise from the audience for his skill in the role of "Shun Yat" in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING). This time, in addition to challenging the action scenes again, he also has to perform the emotional scenes of "Lung Jai" as he suffered setbacks in the industry and demonstrates his multi-faceted acting skills. The directors of the film frankly said that Ah Him caught their eyes because of his skills in TWILIGHTS. In addition, Ng Won Lung, whose birthday would be on the 16th of this month, would attend the birthday special event that night to meet fans. * (2024/09/04) The premiere of the movie LOVE LIES (NGOR TAM DIK NA CHEUNG LUEN OI) was held the night before. Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Joman Chiang and others were present. Kwan Yu said that she would accept a "compromising price" to support Hong Kong films and even use her own wardrobe. She hoped that the film would be a big hit so she can get a share of the dividends. She recently revealed that TVB only gave a HK$ 50 raise to retain her. She pointed out that that was the way in those days, whether it was fair or unfair would be a matter of opinion. Kwan Yu was asked if she paid to make the film. She said that the producer and director received government funding for the filming but had limited funds. She used some of her own clothes to skillfully create the characters. She hoped that the film would be a hit so she would be able to share the profits. As for whether the salary was small, she said frankly: "An accommodating price, it can be considered as supporting Hong Kong movies." MC Cheung Tin Fu did not know whether he received enough salary for the film. He said that he was not qualified to negotiate salary and was fighting for the opportunity to make the film. In a previous interview with Carol Cheng Yui Ling, Kwan Yu talked about many years ago she was paid HK$ 500 per show at TVB, but the company only added HK$ 50 Hong Kong retain her. Kwan Yu said: "Was that unfair treatment? It's a matter of opinion. That's how it was in those days. (Since then you no longer made any TVB drama?) I went back to host CLUB SPARKLE, but I wouldn't make another drama." Joman Chiang also made TVB dramas and spoke favorably for the company. She pointed out that what happened to elder Kwan Yu was many years ago. The amount of the salary increase was a company secret. In short, it was enough to live on without having to pay to make series. She said that she used to mainly make independent films. Because her income tended to be low, she had to work in restaurants to make a living. Now she also has a part-time job habit. . She worked as a part-time delivery person, a restaurant waiter, maitre d', did not mind taking out the trash or washing the dishes. "I even wash dishes and take out the trash now. As an actor, being exposed to more people helps your acting skills; but if I play a prostitute, I would have to rely on imagination alone!" Playing a member of a fraud syndicate, Stephy was asked if she has learned the technique to "con guys"? She emphasized her kindness in nature. "Many people think that they have learned a lot after filming a movie, but in fact when it is just acting. You don't even have to learn it, why swindle people?" Speaking of her outside the industry boyfriend being praised for being a handsome boy with big eyes, she said with a sweet smile, "I always said at that time that he doesn't look like Rain (Korean star Jung Ji-hoon), his eyes are bigger. (How happy is your boyfriend to hear the praises?) He is so shy, but I think he's happy. They say he looks like two handsome gods like Lee Byung-hun and Jung Woo-sung; both of whom are more mature." Stephy said that her boyfriend was not in the industry, so it was better for him to keep a low profile. However, she said, "His career is very different from mine, which I think it's an advantge; we would be interested in each other's work." Last year her Cookies sisters have already met her boyfriend. When asked about her over 9 month relationship with her boyfriend, would they consider getting married? She was not in a hurry. "Let's get to know each other for awhile first. For me it's very important to understand each other." * (2024/09/04) The Hong Kong film market is weak. Many theaters have closed recently, and the box office of this summer's film slate has "paid the bill". Relying only on foreign language films to support the market, the total box office revenue fell by about 18.22% in comparison with the same period last year. Regarding the future direction of the film industry, the spokesman of the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers Tin Kai Man said helplessly, "This is a question worth thinking about, but there is no turning point in the short term." Golden Scene founder Winnie Tsang Lai Fun pointed out the influence of environmental factors, but she specifically asked, "I don't understand why illegal set-top boxes don't need to be banned?" At the end of this year's summer vacation, the box office data of Hong Kong Box Office Co., Ltd. from July 1 to August 31 showed that foreign language films still dominated the market. During the period 94 first run films were released, Hong Kong films accounted for only 14 and foreign language films accounted for 80 (94 films include 45 films released in June or before, 43 films released in July and August, and 6 preview films). The total box office revenue of summer vacation movies was HK$ 277,534,691, a decrease of about 18.22% when compared with HK$ 339,348,115 in the same period last year. Among the 10 highest-grossing films was the animated film INSIDE OUT 2 with the best score of $73,698,025, followed by the Hollywood film DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE at $47,172,096, animated film DESPICABLE ME 4 at $28,951,014, ALIEN: ROMULUS at 4th, DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY at 5th, and TWISTERS at 6th. Only two Hong Kong films made it to the top 10, namely CUSTOMS FRONTLINE (HOI GUAN JIN SIN) in 7th place with $11,164,027 and ONCE UPON A TIME IN HKDSE (GUNG HOI SI DONG JUN) in 10th place with $4,878,980. In number 8 and 9 were the animated films CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: OUR DINOSAUR DIARIES and DETECTIVE CONAN THE MOVIE: THE MILLION DOLLAR PENTAGON. Regarding the box office results of this year's summer films, Tin Kai Man replied, "It is obvious that the competitiveness of global films is relatively weak now, although there were 80 foreign language films released in Hong Kong, but only a few were particularly good. On the whole, the Hong Kong film market is weak, and it is an indisputable fact that movie theaters are closed. What do you think Hong Kong should do in the future? It's something to think about, but we don't see any change in the short term." Golden Scene Films founder Winnie Tsang Lai Fun said, "They are mainly streaming platforms and set-top boxes, during the novel coronavirus epidemic everyone has developed a habit of watching movies at home. In addition when everyone who go to the movies at night after 7:30 o'clock show, they can't find a place to eat. During the holidays when film companies have the greatest opportunity to make money, everyone returns to the mainland for the weekend. After awhile no one is not interested in going to the movies. If the film doesn't have a special subject, the audience doesn't feel the need to go to the theater to see it and they won't want to." She added, "I don't understand why the illegal set-top boxes don't need to be banned?" In addition, Stephen Chow Sing Chi's 1996 old film GOD OF COOKERY (SIK SUN) debuted on the big screen in the mainland with a restored edition on the 31st of last month. According to the "Maoyan" box office chart, GOD OF COOKERY over 4 days received 4.95 million yuan RMB at the box office as of 9 o'clock last night. The performance was average, which did not seem to be as good as expected. * (2024/09/04) Rachel Leung Yung Ting and Sofiee Ng Hoi Yan attended the brand event yesterday, the former said that she has just finished filming the movie PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG), and had her first taste of making a comedy. She was happy to work with Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Peter Chan Charm Man and Chu Pak Hong for the first time and get along like family, "I am a Gigi fan, from working together this time I found that we have something in common, we are all vegetarian. We would order take out to share on the set." Leung Yung Ting played the mother in the film, and praised the child actor who played her daughter for being very energetic. She has already grown a lot taller when they met for the second time. As for her movie THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) with two comedians Dayo Wong Tze Wah and Michael Hui Koon Man, it will be released in November and Leung Yung Ting was looking forward to it. "The film is very special in that it is about the funeral industry, I want to know how the audience would react, and I hope to try more different types of genres in the future." * (2024/09/04) The premiere of the movie LOVE LIES (NGOR TAM DIK NA CHEUNG LUEN OI) was held the night before. Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Joman Chiang and others were present. Kwan Yu said that she would accept a "compromising price" to support Hong Kong films and even use her own wardrobe. She joked that she has not reached "relative price" yet, and hoped that the film would be a big hit so she can get a share of the dividends. She recently revealed that TVB only gave a HK$ 50 raise to retain her. She pointed out that that was the way in those days, whether it was fair or unfair would be a matter of opinion. Kwan Yu was asked if she paid to make the film. She said that the producer and director received government funding for the filming but had limited funds. She used some of her own clothes to skillfully create the characters. She hoped that the film would be a hit so she would be able to share the profits. As for whether the salary was small, she said frankly: "An accommodating price, it can be considered as supporting Hong Kong movies." MC Cheung Tin Fu did not know whether he received enough salary for the film. He said that he was not qualified to negotiate salary and was fighting for the opportunity to make the film.  "You have to ask my manager, I am not qualified to discuss my salary. This is my second movie, so there still is box office pressure." Kwan Yu hoped to sing the movie theme song with MC  at his concert, but MC said that she would have to ask his manager; he was afraid that she would sing better than him.  Kwan Yu joked, "If I sing better than you, I would have been a music star already!" In a previous interview with Carol Cheng Yui Ling, Kwan Yu talked about many years ago she was paid HK$ 500 per show at TVB, but the company only added HK$ 50 Hong Kong retain her. Kwan Yu said: "Was that unfair treatment? It's a matter of opinion. That's how it was in those days. (Since then you no longer made any TVB drama?) I went back to host CLUB SPARKLE, but I wouldn't make another drama." Joman Chiang also made TVB dramas and spoke favorably for the company. She pointed out that what happened to elder Kwan Yu was many years ago. The amount of the salary increase was a company secret. In short, it was enough to live on without having to pay to make series. She said that she used to mainly make independent films. Because her income tended to be low, she had to work in restaurants to make a living. Now she also has a part-time job habit. . She worked as a part-time delivery person, a restaurant waiter, maitre d', did not mind taking out the trash or washing the dishes. "I even wash dishes and take out the trash now. As an actor, being exposed to more people helps your acting skills; but if I play a prostitute, I would have to rely on imagination alone!" Playing a member of a fraud syndicate, Stephy was asked if she has learned the technique to "con guys"? She emphasized her kindness in nature. "Many people think that they have learned a lot after filming a movie, but in fact when it is just acting. You don't even have to learn it, why swindle people?" Speaking of her outside the industry boyfriend being praised for being a handsome boy with big eyes, she said with a sweet smile, "I always said at that time that he doesn't look like Rain (Korean star Jung Ji-hoon), his eyes are bigger. (How happy is your boyfriend to hear the praises?) He is so shy, but I think he's happy. They say he looks like two handsome gods like Lee Byung-hun and Jung Woo-sung; both of whom are more mature." Stephy said that her boyfriend was not in the industry, so it was better for him to keep a low profile. However, she said, "His career is very different from mine, which I think it's an advantge; we would be interested in each other's work." Last year her Cookies sisters have already met her boyfriend. When asked about her over 9 month relationship with her boyfriend, would they consider getting married? She was not in a hurry. "Let's get to know each other for awhile first. For me it's very important to understand each other." * (2024/09/03) Sandra Ng Kwan Yu appeared on Carol Cheng Yui Ling (Sister Do)'s YouTube show, THE DO SHOW. The two have known each other for more than 30 years, collaborated on the movies HER FATAL WAYS 4 (BIU JEH, NEI HO YEH! 4 JI CHING BUT JI GUM) and HOLY WEAPON (MO HUP CHUT GUNG JU), played mahjong and gone shopping together. Sister Do posted a highlight clip of the interview. "I believe that this is the interview with the most laughter, I am so happy to have you as a friend in my life." Ng Kwan Yu and Sister Do looked back at the past, sharing that she left TVB back then because of a salary increase was only HK$ 50, her dating Peter Chan Ho Sun, and her daughter Jillian Chan Si Chi's interest in joining the entertainment industry. Ng Kwan Yu left television to join the film industry in the past, made many movies, and won the Golden Horse Awards and the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress. When asked why she dared to leave TVB back then, Kwan Yu said, "Low salary!" Kwan Yu revealed that she made HK$ 500 per show that year, and only received an increase of HK$ 50 for the contract renewal. She said, "I didn't think there was any reason to be this bad, so I just took one step at a time." She said that many things on TV were unpredictable, as if she was waiting in the sea for the producer to choose her. She was already well-known at that time, so she was not worried. Kwan Yu said that she was not making TVB sound bad, she was just stating the facts. She understood that the system was like this at that time, the company brought popularity to artists so they could make movies and advertisements. Ng Kwan Yu mentioned the fiasco of the film she invested and starred in, 4 FACES OF EVE (SEI MIN HA WA). She said that she thought the movie was very good, but the market reaction was not as expected. She would still invest in movies, but only part of them because she felt that she would be more invested in it. Now she is a film producer and an actress, and her choice between the two would be actress. She asked Sister Do if she would take another film role again and revealed that someone invited her to make a film, but Sister Do refused within 3 seconds. Sister Do asked Ng Kwan Yu why she fell in love with Peter Chan Ho Sun? Kwan Yu said that they both applied for film festivals at the same time. "I sent 4 FACES OF EVE, and he (Chan Ho Sun) sent COMRADES, ALMOST A LOVE STORY (TIM MUK MUK). The movies were released at the same time. He defeated me and swept up all the awards." Because they attended different film festivals, they had more contact. They used the same model of mobile phone; once her mobile phone was out of power, so she borrowed his battery and gave him her own battery. Later Chan Ho Sun asked her to see a movie together and returned the phone battery, so it began. She said that the two of them also have strong personalities, and she never thought that she would last this long with Chan Ho Sun. When she gave birth to their daughter, Jillian Chan Si Chi, she was already 41 years old and at an advanced maternal age. At the time it was Chan Ho Sun who encouraged her to give birth. Speaking of her 18-year-old daughter Jillian Chan Si Chi, Kwan Yu revealed that her daughter wanted to go to a night spot with friends in the United Kingdom, but was not allowed to go. Thus she wanted to pretend to be Mommy and enter with her membership, but was asked about her date of birth and other information and laughed out of the venue after being turned around. Kwan Yu said that her daughter is interested in the entertainment industry, and now she is also studying related subjects. She has been injured many times during dance lessons. * (2024/09/03) Two generations of comedians, Michael Hui Koon Man and Dayo Wong Tze Wah, collaborated again after 32 years in the film THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK). The November 14th film release is based on the funeral industry, and International Funeral Parlor lent the venue for filming for the first time. In one scene Wong Tze Wah delivered paper dolls from the underground garage of the funeral home to the mortuary for preparation late at night. Director Anselm Chan Mou Yin praised Wong Tze Wah's calm and smooth performance in the gloomy environment, easy yet matching the atmosphere of the scene. Setting out to film in a funeral parlor for the first time, Wong Tze Wah admitted that the experience was unforgettable and eye-opening for him. "If it wasn't for the filming of THE LAST DANCE, I would never have gone in and out of places like coffin home and the funeral parlor. Especially in the coffin home, you will feel wave after wave of cool and chill. Although it was not as scenic as the mountains and rivers, nor would you be able to see the mountains and the water, you would feel the aura and the chill, and the atmosphere of a resting place. Being at the funeral parlor was even more unforgettable, because the place you frequented was not the hall everyone was used to seeing; but the entrance to the mortuary. At completion, I could describe it in three words, 'color, fragrance, flavor'." The director revealed that the reason why the funeral home agreed to lent the venue this time was more or less because of Wong Tze Wah. Tze Wah smiled and said nothing, clasping his hands to thank heaven and earth. Wong Tze Wah said that this was the first time that the funeral home unconditionally lent the actual location for filming. He believed that this was because they felt the attitude and sincerity in taking the funeral industry seriously in this film, and he was very grateful for their help. He made full preparations in advance and was familiar with all funeral etiquette, including carrying out the bones of the ancestors, putting on makeup, chanting scriptures, etc., and performed them all personally. * (2024/09/03) The Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Peter Chan Charm Man, Chu Pak Hong, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Chean Fai Hung, Ling Man Lung and Henry Chan Hin Lok starred, together with a group of young actors who love soccer from all walks of life, pieced together an inspirational and joyful movie PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG). After filming during the hot summer vacation, the film celebrates the successful production wrap with champagne. The movie PASS AND GOAL recently filmed on the rooftop of a building in Tai Kok Tsui and completed its production amidst laughter. Leung Wing Kei shared that she liked to act in comedies, and she was even happier when she ran into actors with a sense of humor. Gigi said, "Working with Chan Charm Man and Chu Pak Hong for the first time, I have many scenes opposite them and there were sparks during the filming. Many scenes were very relaxed, and everyone worked together to create hilarious and comedic effects. With the two of them on the set, comedy was a certainty." Chu Pak Kang said with a smile, "Actually I'm very serious!" Gigi laughed and pointed out that when Chu Pak Hong got serious he was very funny. Chan Charm Man said, "Senior Gigi is very funny. Actually I like to do tragedy, but that doesn't mean I can do it." The actors pointed out that filming in the hot and exposed weather was the biggest challenge this time. Gigi recalled, "I think this time the sun exposure will be unforgettable for a lifetime! Because of the children, we had to complete all the filming during the summer vacation so the schedule was very tight." Chan Charm Man said, "Gigi told me that she has never had such a hard time on a production in a long time." Gigi responded awkwardly, "I only dare to tell you (Chan Charm Man)! Because other people also had a very rough time." Charm Man added, "Because many of our crew members suffered from heatstroke for three days in a row, the sun was really scorching." Gigi explained, "Because we mainly filmed the soccer scenes on the field, the children who were on thte field had the hardest time under the sun. Yet they continued to play during the break, while we were all burnt." Gigi said that after a day of filming and being under the sun the entire day, she felt very tired when she returned home and her legs were cramping. "I was struggling whether to take care of my legs or to sleep. In the end, I chose to sleep first and I ignored the cramps." Gigi said that after finally completing this difficult shoot, she would reward herself with a massage to relax a little. Chu Pak Hong and Chan Charm Man agreed to meet her to get massages together. Leung Yung Ting and Chan Hin Lok played the role of a couple this time. The two had quite the bond in the movie. Leung Yung Ting said, "The most unforgettable thing is the sun exposure, but at the same time, thank God for the good weather. We had many outdoor shoots and the weather was good." Chan Hin Lok said, "The most unforgettable thing is a meal scene at home; because I haven't had a meal with my family for a long time, it felt good to be able to play a family with Leung Yung Ting and have a meal." * (2024/09/02) The movie THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD (JAT JIK 3) was successfully released in a slow market. The box office on the first day was HK$ 300,000, which was even better than the first day box office of the second installment. The film already reached HK$ 1 million in the three days after its release. The two lead actors in the film, Bosco Wong Chung Chak and Louis Cheung Kai Chung, went to a Mong Kok theater to thank the audience at several shows the night before. They were both very excited about the film's good box office performance. They believed that in addition to the actors' hard work to perform the film well, the theater chains and the theater have also launched a special HK$60 discount ticket this time in the hope of attracting more viewers to attend the show. They have proven to be really effective. Cheung Kai Chung said that he will try his best to continue to attend audience appreciation events in the future. It has been a pleasure to meet the audience and thank them. The audience's response was also very good. "In fact, it's not only the film industry, but all walks of life have a lot of difficulties. Today's audience appreciation shows were all full, and Saturday attracted so many people to the movies. It’s really no easy feat." He also said that filming the action scenes this time was hard; but every time he saw the audience's joy from the actors' performance, it also gave him a boost of motivation. "Sometimes when I go back to the set and see the camera, I get scared; but sometimes I also think about the audience spending real money to go to the movies. During the audience appreciation events I would walk into the audience myself, I feel that I have to be worthy of everyone." Bosco pointed out that during the audience appreciation shows, the audience not only praised Cheung Kai Chung for his good performance; but also said that his tattoos and beard were very sexy. Cheung Kai Chung joked that the audience showed him respect in front of Bosco, "I don't have any extravagant expectations about whether I am sexy or not. There is no pressure on my appearance. I have let myself go because I have never been an idol." Which part of him did your wife think was the sexiest? He joked that everyone should ask his wife, he felt that he had a sexier personality. Bosco also praised Cheung Kai Chung's quick thinking and expression skills as sexy and charming, which made him enjoy talking to him; listening to his words, he could be inspired to develop new ideas. With the good openng box office, would THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD have any hope for a fourth installment? Cheung Kai Chung said that many viewers supported it and the box office was good; of course he wanted to continue this series, but the boss must be willing to invest again. Bosco said that at audience apreciation events, he also asked the audience what they wanted to see. Some people suggested returning to school or playing badminton, with Wong Chung Chak as discipline director the and Cheung Kai Chung as the teacher. Cheung Kai Chung pointed out that some online suggested "Jat Teet" (ironworker): "Real men of Occupational Safety and Health are popular now, there would be high-altitude action scenes, and everyone can be tanned and show off their muscles. The whole thing feels so satisfying. In addition, 'Jat Teet' is a Hong Kong tradition." Bosco has been working on film and television promotions recently, but he fell ill earlier and was forced to miss the promotion event of FORENSICS HEROES VI. Bosco said that he suddenly felt unwell and had a fever in the middle of the night before the event. He explained, " I am so sensitive now. I am afraid that I will be infected with the flu and cause trouble to the neighbors. Moreover, (Ben) Yuen Wai Ho has a young wife and small child at home, so I can only avoid it. However, I didn't go to the doctor. I only took some medicine at home the doctor always prescribed. After that, the fever subsided." Cheung Kai Chung joked that pay day probably just came for him, so being rich made his health poor. * (2024/09/01) Gordon Lam Ka Tung was originally scheduled to fly to Venice with the documentary "Hong Kong Classic Reimagined" team on the evening of the 31st of this month to attend the "FILMING ITALY VENICE AWARD" event and receive the "Outstanding Contribution to Documentary" award, but due to rain a few days ago the road was slippery. Ka Tung fell down on the stairwell and was injured. Fortunately, his spine was not injured. However, he still needed to be treated in Hong Kong ws am unable to go with the team. "Hong Kong Classic Reimagined" producer Chan Sin Chi pointed out that Ka Tung was injured recently and had to stay in Hong Kong for medical treatment. Ka Tung checked in and said, "I thought I could still set off with the team, but the doctor said that it would take at least three to four weeks before I can slowly recover. I am not suitable for long-distance flights. Although I really want to attend with everyone, I can only stay in Hong Kong to support everyone silently. " Ka Tung took part in the short film PASSION CALL. Its director Wong Kwok Keung would be a representative at the event. Ka Tung hoped to be able to connect with everyone online in real time to share this joy and encouragement. * (2024/08/31) The Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Stepy Tang Lai Yan and MC Cheung Tin Fu starred film LOVE LIES (NGOR TAM DIK NA CHEUNG LUEN OI) explored the nature of love through online fraud. Tang Lai Yan laughed and said that she prefers meeting new friends face to face than dating apps. MC admitted that he used to play with dating software anonymously but just for chatting. Ng Kwan Yu also made friends online; but when she saw the other person's photo, she was immediately logged off. MC said that now he would rely on introductions from friends to meet girls, and he would take the initiative when meeting someone he would like. Ng Kwan Yu played Yu Siu Kam, a famous gynecologist who due to the death of her husband was lonely and lacked love. She downloaded a dating app and thought that she met a French engineer (played by Cheung Tin Fu) online; but he was actually a novice swindler in an online fraud group nicknamed "Youngster". Under the guidance of Tang Lai Yan, one of the leaders of the fraud group, he defrauded Ng Kwan Yu of a huge sum of money. Kwan Yu once questioned the plot after reading the script; but considering the fact that there were many similar fraud cases in reality, she was persuaded to take the role. "The director did the research to write this role. I often don't understand when I watch the news; I would ask, 'How can they be so stupid, so easily fooled?' However it turned out that some people are actually very trusting; so I was very committed to the performance." Ng Kwan Yu, Tang Lai Yan and MC recently promoted the movie together. Did they use dating apps due to the filming of LOVE? Tang Lai Yan said that friends around her did, but she did not dare and never thought about playing with them. She felt that you have to meet and get along with someone before you know them. When she was single, she would not be impatient to date and just find someone at random. MC admitted that he once played a purely chat-only dating software anonymously, and said that even if he used his real name no one would believe it. However he did not use it anymore. How would he meet girls? He said with a smile, "I rely on friends for introductions. I dare to love and take the initiative. When I meet someone I like, I will take the initiative and act." Stephy was afraid of unreal feelings and has never thought of meeting someone through an online dating app. "I believe more in face-to-face feelings. Everything starts with getting along as friends." Already a mother, Ng Kwan Yu also said that she has tried making friends online when she was young. "Before (Peter) Chan Ho Sun appeared in my life, because I used to feel bored after work I would chat with people online. I still remember that the other person claimed to be from Texas, the United States. Our conversation was similar to the dialogue in the movie. The other party would express concern for her. One day he asked me to send him a photo, so I asked him to show me the photo first. I thought he was a German engineer or someone with a lot of talent, but as soon as I saw it, the fantasy disappeared; I cut off contact with him immediately and ran away in fright." Ng Kwan Yu, Stephy and MC shared the same sentiments on the issue of online fraud. They believed that there are endless scammers in today's world, and they hoped to use the movie as a warning to people not to trust people easily and to prevent property damage. Stephy revealed that she has encountered an online scam and was almost deceived. "A friend asked me to borrow money through IG (Instagram). The wording in the message was very strange. I contacted the friend through other channels and found that scammers hacked the account. I relied on my awareness to uncover the whole thing." MC said that a friend has been defrauded out of tens of thousands of dollars. "My friend received a facetime call from an acquaintance, saying that he needed to borrow money in an emergency. Later he found out that the scammer has stolen the other person's facial information and recorded the scam." Being greeted with warm greetings and care in the film, both Ng Kwan Yu and Tang Lai Yan admitted that any woman would enjoy that. Currently in love, Tang Lai Yan pointed out that she and her boyfriend were not in a long-distance relationship, but girls like to be cared for. She smiled and admitted that she was happy with her outside the industry boyfriend. "Every girl enjoys being loved, of course I am happy if he sends text messages to express concern for me." Ng Kwan Yu laughed and said that even the concern between family members would be heartwarming. When asked would she and Peter Chan Ho Sun still express concerned for each other often? Ng Kwan Yu laughed and said, "Now my daughter's concern warms my heart even more. Every time she calls me, I would get really smitten. My daughter is my lover; (What is Chan Ho Sun's position?) He is already a family member." MC said that he rarely uses social media software because he felt that meeting friends online would not be like getting along face to face in the past. The advancement of technology has brought people closer, but it has also built up barriers. For example, the other person might often shares work out photos online but might not be working out in real life. In the film Kwan Yu was defrauded of money because of love, in reality the two ladies said that they would help if they needed money. Kwan Yu added that it was best for everyone to be financially independent. Kwan Yu said, "It is best to be financially independent from the people around you, but some people really need help. If I know that they are in trouble, I would help; but if they just take the money for speculating or gambling, I wouldn't." As for MC, he admitted that asking the opposite sex for money would be difficult. "Before debuting I have experienced a very low point and I wasn't making it. Sometimes I would ask friends for help, but they were all poor too. I would very rarely ask the opposite sex. At most I would ask Ma, who ould give me money while telling me to watch what I spend." Ng Kwan Yu revealed that MC brought two big boxes of snow crabs to honor his mother after filming the location in Japan. He was very filial. In addition, Ng Kwan Yu and Tang Lai Yan did not have a role opposite each other this time. They both expressed regret, maybe they could play love rivals if they would have the opportunity to work together? Ng Kwan Yu immediately joked, "I can't compete with her!" Tang Lai Yan returned the favor, "I don't dare to compete with her." Tang Lai Yan made Cheung Tin Fu blush in a scene where she was helping Cheung Tin Fu with his tie. He laughed and said that during the filming he was very nervous, he needed time to prepare mentally every time he collaborated with a female co-star. "When I made music videos before, I was very nervous when the lead actress was there. I needed time to warm up. I would take the initiative to get people to chat and become amiliar with them." Kwan Yu immediately took charge and asked MC when getting the girl to chat, was he afraid that people would mistakenly get the wrong ideas? MC said, "There is no way to avoid scandals in this business." Kwan Yu taught MC social skills and suggested that keeping to simple and polite greetings when meeting new friends, which would be able to reduce a lot of trouble. * (2024/08/30) Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Skye Chan Sin Yeung and Harriet Yeung Sze Man (Shrimp Head) participated in the film director Ridley Tsui Bo Wah produced "Finch and Midland" (Chinese title "I Should Be Happy Today"). The production start ceremony was held in Toronto, Canada the day before yesterday. The staff kept in line with tradition, arranged for a roast pig cutting ceremony. Both Tam Yiu Man and Shrimp Head said that they did not expect to come to Toronto to film, and the team also retained Hong Kong characteristics. The local staff expressed their curiosity and followed them to pray for everything to go well. Already immigrated to Canada, Chan Sin Yeung played the role of Tam Yiu Man's ex-wife in the film. She recalled that she was very excited after knowing that the audition was successful. She did full of her homework before starting work. She said, "I am very much looking forward to the performance. The last time I filmed a drama was already 3 years ago, and this time I was very excited when I got the script." Tam Yiu Man arrived in Toronto last week for costume fitting and table read with the actors. Producer Tsui Bo Wah said that the film was adapted from a true story, and the prototype characters in the film are still living in the Chinese community in Toronto. Patrick Tam Yiu Man recently flew to Toronto, Canada, in a low-key manner to film the North American movie "Finch and Midland". In the film Ah Tam plays a singer who has immigrated for many years and talks about his situation and experiences in a foreign land. Ah Tam said, "I was very surprised when I received the script. In my imprss I have never played a singer before, and I can experience working with a foreign team. It should be a bit challenging." Reportedly he would have a lot of English dialogues this time. He said with a smile, "When I encounter some that are very hard to say, I would ask my son for advice; I thank him so much for your patience in teaching me, haha!" The film also invited Nina Paw (Bau Hei Jing), Yeung Sze Man and Theresa Lee Yi Hung and others to participate in the performance. Sister Bau earlier went to the UK to visit her daughter's family and stayed there for about two months. She will resume work mode early next month and set off for Canada to join the team. * (2024/08/30) The Asian Film Awards Academy organized, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Office, the Film Development Fund and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, and Bangkok's first art and alternative cinema, HOUSE Samyan, co-organized screening tour event HONG KONG FILM GALA PRESENTATION's Bangkok Thailand stop and the DYNAMIC CITYSCAPE OF HONG KONG FILM EXHIBITION took place earlier. Starting from 2021, the HONG KONG FILM GALA, through the Hong Kong film screening tour to various regions in Asia, has showcased the charm and creativity of Hong Kong films to audiences; and is committed to providing a platform for Hong Kong filmmakers to communicate and establish closer collaborative relationships with the film industry in Asia. A total of 9 Hong Kong films were screened in this Bangkok event. The opening films were the Soi Cheang POU Soi film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) and Herman Yau Lai To's film CUSTOMS FRONTLINE (HOI GUAN JIN SIN). Other films included Nick Cheung Ka Fai's film PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG), Ho Miu Ki's film LOVE LIES (NGOR TAM DIK NA CHEUNG LUEN OI), Nick Cheuk Yik Him's film TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI), Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun's film IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT JI HA), Au Cheuk Man's film A STAND UP STORY (SUET SIU JI YUN), the Nate Ki (Tse Ka Kei) film COME HOME (CHUT YUET WUI GUAI) and Stanley Kwan Kam Peng' classic film CENTER STAGE (YUEN LING YUK) (4K RESTORED EDITION); the DYNAMIC CITYSCAPE OF HONG KONG FILM EXHIBITION that reproduced impressive scenes from five recent Hong Kong films and showcased Hong Kong's urban scenery, life and cultural diversity also took place. The exhibition content includes replica buildings of TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN that introduced the former Walled City community; in CUSTOMS FRONTLINE, the scene of container ships sailing between high-rise buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbor; and interactive installations of bank vaults and banknotes to show a Hong Kong that was full of opportunities in THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI); a traditional Hong Kong school classroom filled with books in TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES; and a traditional Hong Kong-style dim sum teahouse scene in FLY ME TO THE MOON (DAN YUEN YUN CHEUNG GAU) that allowed visitors to experience the authentic "tea drinking" culture of Hong Kong, as well as three other Hong Kong special scenes "Hong Kong-style cafe", "Neon light Signs" and "Chinese opera theatre", all of which were able to present Hong Kong's unique urban scenery and daily life culture. In addition to screenings and exhibitions at the Hong Kong Film Gala 2024's Bangkok, Thailand stop, Hong Kong guests included actors TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN Kenny Wong Tak Bun and Jozev Kiu Ching Fu, CUSTOMS FRONTLINE director Yau Lai To, TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES director Cheuk Yik Him and LOVE LIES producers Chan Hing Ka and director Ho Miu Ki also visited the Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, where they talked with students from the Department of Communication Arts and visited the post-production company "White Light Post". The White Light Post visit gave Hong Kong filmmakers a sense of meeting old friends in a foreign land, because Thailand has always been the center for post-production of many Hong Kong films, and film was definitely a common language for producers from both places. White Light Post also aired previews of their color grading work on a number of films, including the Wong Kar Wai produced film ONE FOR THE ROAD. Speaking of the overview of the Hong Kong film market in Thailand and its future possibilities, director Yau Lai To said that during this Hong Kong Film Gala event, he could feel the Thai audience's love for Hong Kong films, but he did not dare to the viewer numbers. "Thailand's audience of those born in the 60s to 80s watched a lot of Hong Kong movies. Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand used to be very important markets for Hong Kong films. Thai film producers often came to Hong Kong to buy films. When I first started working as a director, I often came into contact with them. Unfortunately, after the financial crisis fewer film companies bought Hong Kong films. From then to now, only a handful of Hong Kong films have been released in Thailand." He cherished this opportunity the "Hong Kong Film Gala" has provided to give Thai audiences the opportunity to see Hong Kong films in theaters and hoped to contribute to this event. LOVE LIES will soon be released in Hong Kong. Producer Chan Hing Ka and director Ho Miu Ki took time out of their busy schedules to attend the event in Bangkok. After the screening, Chan Hing Ka said that the audience's response was better than he expected because he was worried about the language barrier before. When Thai audiences relied on reading subtitles to understand a movie, he wondered if it will affect their level of investment in the movie. When sharing his past creative experience, he said, "I have been to different film festivals this year, especially in Thailand, and I found that the audiences here have similar reactions to the comedy, humor or touching plots in the film. This makes us believe that romance and humor can be universal. In fact, human nature is universal. If it can be accurately grasped, a movie can actually go a long way. For the movie to be able to be marketed in other countries, Chan Hing Ka believed that the subject matter of the movie should take the young viewers into consideration. "The film subject has to respond to the thoughts of the audience in this era, be able to echo their worries and imaginations. The Internet has brought values closer to each other in many parts of the world. For example, urban people are increasingly lonely in the Internet age because they are often looking at their mobile phones. " Another movie that was well-received in Hong Kong last year, TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES' director Cheuk Yik Him shared with the Thai audience after the screening that TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES was the sum of many of his feelings when he was growing up in Hong Kong, including that corporal punishment was very common. Having experienced academic pressure, a comparative culture, and people's reluctance to discuss mental illness at a very young age, Cheuk Yik Him said, "The plot of the movie is fictional, but the emotions in it are real." The sincere emotions in the movie unexpectedly resonated with many viewers in Bangkok. On the day of the screening, the theater was full and the film moved many viewers to tears. * (2024/08/30) Bobby Auyeung Chun Wah joined Emperor's brand earlier and successfully "changed the lane". He recently flew to Malaysia to film the New Year film BOON GUNG BAK LEUNG (HALF A CATTY A HUNDRED TAEL) with Edmond So Chi Wai and others. In the film, he would put aside the upright image he has worked hard to maintain over the years to play the role of a con man who defrauded others of large sums of money many years ago. Later he underwent plastic surgery and changed his identity to start a new life, which would be a great acting challenge. Filming a Lunar New Year film for the first time, Auyeung Chun Wah after completing his shoot in Malaysia would lead the team back to Hong Kong for location shoots. * (2024/08/30) Veteran actor Cheng Pei Pei passed away from illness in the United States last month. The Golden Horse Executive Committee announced yesterday that she would be posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 61st Golden Horse Awards. The 91-year-old Taiwanese photographer Lin Wenjin would also receive the same honor. After Cheng Pei Pei's children learned that their mother had won the award, they said, "We are all very proud of our mother and her career, and are deeply honored that the Golden Horse Awards recognize her achievements." This year's Golden Horse Awards will be held at the Taipei Music Center on November 23 and the nominations will be announced on October 2. Cheng Pei Pei's film and television career span 60 years. She was a trainee in the second Shaw Brothers Southern Experimental Theater training class. She became popular in the mid-1960s. She shone in the King Hu (Wu Kam Chuen) directed COME DRINK WITH ME (DAI JUI HUP), establishing her classic image as a screen heroine. When she became popular, she starred in a large number of martial arts films, earning her the title of "Martial Arts Film Queen". In fact, she also had wonderful performances in the literary romance films LOVERS' ROCK, SONG OF ORCHID ISLAND, and the musical HONG KONG NOCTURNE. Cheng Pei Pei took a break from acting for a while after her marriage. She changed her career path and launched talk shows, dance lessons, and even documentaries on TV. She did not forget to repay her mentor. In 1983, she supported King Hu's ALL THE KING'S MEN. Returning to the film industry in the 1990s, she played Mrs. Hua in THE FLIRTING SCHOLAR starring Stephen Chow Sing Chi. In 2000, she played the role of Jade Fox in the Ang Lee directed CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON and won the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress. In 2014, she played a gay mother in the British film LILTING, which also received high praise and was nominated for Best Actress at the British Independent Film Award. 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Tam Kwong Yuen Edan Lui Cheuk On, Zhang Songwen, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Patrick Tam Yu Man, Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Sabrina Ng Bing, Will Or Wai Lam, Sabrina Cheung Man Sha, Lung Siu Kwan, Jo Koo (Kuk Cho Lam) Can : Fun Sing Lit : Burnt City d. Anthony Pun (Poon Yiu Ming) Andy Lau Tak Wa, Bai Yu, Karen Mok Man Wai, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Leung Chung Hang, Michael Wong Man Tak, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Wesley Wong Hoi Kit John Chiang Dai Wai, Patra Au Ka Man, Michael Chow Man Kin, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Eric Kwok Wai Leung, Cheung Tat Ming, Wu Yanshu, Tanya Tong Yao, Pak Yiu Chan, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Deon Cheung Chun Chi Opening 2024 MASTERMIND Can : Jing Jin Lit : Detective War d. 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Vincent Chow Wing Simon Yam Tat, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Fung So Bo, Fong Ping RAGING HAVOC AKA : THE UNLEASHED BLAZE Can : No For Man Yin Lit : Raging Fire Spreads d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Andy Lau Tak Wa, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Michael Hui Koon Man, Chan Kwok Bong, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Fong Ping, Ci Sha, Xie Miao, German Cheung Man Kit, Chaney Lin Qiunan (Lam Chau Nam), Bruce Tong Kwan Chi, Andrew Pong King Fung, Kevin Tong Ka Lun [ SCREEN DAILY ] Two lost long brothers seek revenge for the murder of their family 30 years ago. As one is now a high level execuitve and the other a mercenary, their vastly different approaches to revenge pit them against each other and set Hong Kong ablaze. GOOD GAME Can : JOOK DIN Lit : ELECTROCUTED d. 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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 Teaser : https://youtu.be/nCWLBkO5baM [ 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 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. 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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 Opening July 2024 at the 9th Canada China International Film Festival Opening 2024 at the New York Asian Film Festival 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, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, Ling Man Lung, So Tin Lok, Cheung Kwok King, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Yiyi Zhao (Chiu Yi Wai), Benjamin Auyeung Wai Hoo Opening at Beijing International Film Festival 2024 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... INEXTERNAL Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ng Wai Nam, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Zhang Na, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Candy Yu On On, [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Tsui Chak-ming has been badly beaten and left for dead. While he is in a coma, Ming finds himself in a fantastical martial arts world. With the help of Old Turtle, Ming must master an ancient form of Burmese boxing to defeat a powerful villain. However, Ming's fate in the dream world is actually in the hands of his mother in the real world. 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 ] BLACK DOG d. Guan Hu Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Jia Zhangke, Tong Liya Length : 106 mins. Opening September 5 2024 Site : https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/f/gou-zhen/ [ 2024 CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESIVAL ] On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls now embark on a new journey together. UNTOUCHABLE d. Wang Daqng Shen Teng, Zhang Yuqi, Jack Kao, Elvira Cai Wenjing, Xiang Wei, Liu Huan Length : 113 mins. Opening September 5 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/GEOWcZOPzl0 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] ZUN Fei brought a group of brothers and took refuge in HUANG Chaojing, a rich merchant whose hands are in both legal and illegal business, becoming his trusted right-hand man and thriving in the "Golden City" - Macau. However, facing violence, power struggles in the underworld, and complex human drama, Fei was torn between comradeship and righteousness. He was trapped in a deadly gamble set up against him with his life at stake...... DAN DA DAN: FIRST ENCOUNTER d. Fuga Yamashiro Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 83 mins. Opening September 5 2024 [ FANDANGO ] DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak. The two of them start talking after Momo rescues Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. To make the mutual deniers believe in each other, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal activity that transcends comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal forces! Their fateful love begins as well!? The theatrical event features an exclusive interview with Yukinobu Tatsu and Shihei Lin, the author and editor of the original manga, Fuga Yamashiro (Director), and Shion Wakayama (voice of Momo) and Natsuki Hanae (voice of Okarun). MOVING (4K RESTORATION) d. Shinji Somai Kiichi Nakai, Junko Sakurad, Tomoko Tabata Rating : I Length : 125 mins. Opening September 5 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUT ] When her parents split and her father Kenichi moves out of their family home, Renko, a bright and energetic 6th grade girl, is left alone with her mother, Nazuna, in Kyoto. As Nazuna sets out new rules for their life together, Renko makes plans of her own, and sees to it that any changes happening in her family happen on her terms. Since its premiere at Cannes in Un Certain Regard in 1993, Moving has been one Shinji Somai’s most beloved films. In this poignant family drama, Somai transcends the tropes of stories of children dealing with divorce to bring us a film filled with indelible images about an unforgettable teenage girl who encounters the unknown and refuses to succumb to it. THE CHRONICLES OF LIBIDOISTS Can : Por Long Nam Nui Lit : Wave Breakng Couple d. Gilles Yang Ya-che Wu Kang-Ren, Liu Chu-Ping, Alisia Liang Xianghua, Will Or Wai Lam Rating : III Length : 106 mins. Opening September 1 2024 (Special Screening) Opening September 26 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] From the acclaimed director Yang Ya-che (Blue Gate Crossing; Girlfriend, Boyfriend) comes a cinematic exploration of love and longing in the neon-soaked streets of Taipei. This is a tale of four souls, each lost in their quest for sexual fulfillment, yet bound by a common yearning for something purer, something that might resemble love. Meet Lu, a trans female haunted by an incomplete sense of womanhood, chasing the elusive high of a transformative ecstasy. Her best friend, Queenie, is a wealthy heiress entangled in an arranged engagement to a gay man, seeking solace in the intricate ties of kinbaku. Their lives intersect with a heartbroken dom from Hong Kong, adrift in the city and nursing a lost love, and Single Pa, a culinary enthusiast and former romance writer, struggling to mend the fractures in his family life. AESPA: MY FIRST PAGE d. Kim Ji-Seon, Jo Hyun-Jung Giselle, Karina, Winter, Ningning Rating : I Length : 110 mins. Opening August 30 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xr8dV-ca4gQ [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Since their debut in 2020, aespa has shown impressive growth with the mega-hits of their every album, including 'Black Mamba', 'Next Level', 'Savage', and 'Girls'. The first page of the story about aespa's radiant dream unfolds on the screen, including their new music world, the live recording of their performances, the first reveal of the honest interview of the four members, and the stories behind the scenes of their first concert in 2023 'SYNK : HYPER LINE.' THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD AKA : TRIAD 3 Can : Jat Jik 3 d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Michael Tao Dai Yu, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Kenneth Lai Chun, Chu Tin Rating : III Opening August 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/4XcxrVMN3eQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] One of the most respected gang elders, Fa Kam is expected to be the gang’s next leader. However, when his three trusted underlings – Wah, Fei and Kwok – are robbed while transporting the gang's money, his future is put in jeopardy. When Wah discovers the stolen money's whereabouts, he must choose between between his boss and his two best friends. LOOK BACK d. Kiyotaka Oshiyama Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 58 mins. Opening August 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/6PwY3ZUaPoY [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Fujino is an elementary student publishing 4-panel manga in a student publication. She receives high praise from her classmates until her teacher tells her that truant student, Kyomoto, wants to try her hand at a 4-panel manga. Their love of manga is the one thing connecting these contrary girls. One day, however, something happens to them that shatters everything... A heart-wrenching and impactful story of youth. I AM THE SECRET IN YOUR HEART Can : Ha Yut Dik Ling Mung Cho d. Lai Meng Jie Tsao Yu-Ning, Moon Lee, SHOU Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening August 22 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tIpHjYT2G3s [ CINEMA CITY ] In school, everyone sees Xiaoxia and her sweetheart Yuzu as a couple. Only Xiaoxia knows that her heart has long been occupied by the transfer student Cheng Yih. Cheng Yih is every girl's favorite. He has excellent grades, and he is talented and good at fighting. Xiaoxia, who has poor grades, is determined to get with Cheng Yih! She tries all the standard methods to make him like her but they all fail. The seemingly indifferent Cheng Yih actually hides secret feelings for Xiaoxia in his heart. Yuzu, who has stood by Xiaoxia since their childhood, strictly guards against anyone who wants to get close to his sweetheart. This summer, a first love fragrant like lemongrass between the three begins... SUCCESSOR Can : Jau Wa Wa d. Yan Fei, Peng Damo Shen Teng, Ma Li Rating : IIB Length : 133 mins. Opening August 22 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/s80jji3mm_c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Poor dad, hardworking mom, dilapidated yard, broken son. How did the Ma family fall behind on the road to prosperity in Slinky Town? Ma Chenggang and Chunlan, who "have no oil in the soup and no money in their pockets," ride their donkey to work, living in poverty. Their son, Ma Jiye, is their only hope of turning their fate around. Ma Jiye is very promising, excelling academically every year, tough and determined. But as Ma Jiye grows up, he gradually perceives that the people around him are becoming more and more strange... BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE - EPISODE NAGI d. Shunsuke Ishikawa Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 91 mins. Opening August 22 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3mNQ9hkYxWA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "That's a hassle." That was Seishiro Nagi's favourite phrase when he lived his dull life as a second-year high schooler. Little did he know, his life was about to change dramatically. Reo Mikage, a classmate who harbored dreams of winning the World Cup, stumbled upon Nagi's hidden skill. This discovery not only inspired Nagi to play soccer but also ignited a wave of excitement among his classmates and the soccer world. One day, he receives an invitation to the mysterious BLUE LOCK Project. What awaits him there is an encounter with the finest strikers assembled from across the country. Nagi’s dream of becoming the best, alongside Reo, will take this prodigy to a world he’s never known, a world where his hidden talent will shine. A true "genius" can only be shaped when someone discovers him....now, striker Seishiro Nagi's incredible talent and ego will set the soccer world ablaze. THE MANOR Rating : I Length : 82 mins. Opening September 21 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/5fiZuVihgBQ SEVENTEEN TOUR 'FOLLOW' AGAIN TO CINEMAS d. Yoondong Oh SEVENTEEN Opening August 21 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/66aypGLiRc0 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "It feels like we've been working hard for this day." Rewriting history every step of their way, SEVENTEEN's first Seoul World Cup Stadium concert and encore tour [SEVENTEEN TOUR 'FOLLOW' AGAIN TO SEOUL] is coming to big screens worldwide this August! From the eagerly awaited full thirteen-member performances to the premiere of "MAESTRO" and unique unit performances of "Spell", "LALALI", "Cheers to youth", the film captures these unforgettable moments with cinematic cameras from multiple angles, ensuring an immersive experience. This concert film begins with a powerful daylight performance that transitions into an event brimming with a diverse array of music. Culminating under a night sky illuminated by CARAT lightsticks, it captures the essence of SEVENTEEN's record-breaking nine-year legacy. Experience even more in 4DX, exclusively at Broadway Cinemas! BORROWED TIME Can : Yun Hoi Tung Yau Rating : I Length : 94 mins. Opening September 19 2024 [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMAS ] A late summer typhoon looms as Ting's wedding approaches. Urged on by her mother, Ting sets out from Guangzhou to Hong Kong to look for her father who has been absent for 20 years. On her trip, Ting's vague memories from the past come back to her. An unexpected encounter leads Ting to find out the truth of her family. She gets in touch with an old friend, Yuseng. They spend a night together at Yuseng's place, both feeling as if they were in a dream, searching for the lost time... MILLENIUM MAMBO (4K RESTORED VERSION) d. Hou Hsiao-Hsien Shu Qi, Jack Kao, Tuan Chun-Hao, Doze Niu, Takeuchi Jun, Chen Yi-Hsuan Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening August 15 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A stylish and seductive submersion into the techno-scored neon nightlife of Taipei, Hou's much-misunderstood marvel stars Shu Qi as an aimless bar hostess drifting away from her blowhard boyfriend and towards Jack Kao's suave, sensitive gangster. Structured as a flashback to the then-present from the then-future of 2011, it's a transfixing trance-out of a movie, drenched in club lights, ecstatic endorphin-rush exhilaration, and a nagging undercurrent of ennui. DEAD TALENTS SOCIETY Can : Gwai Choi Ji Doh d. John HSU CHEN Bo-Lin, Sandrine PINNA, Gingle WANG Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening August 15 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/90Kxt149mew [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When one is born as a person, one is bestowed hope since birth. Yet as one ages, one gradually discovers that everything means jack squat—until the moment of death, which marks the beginning of one's life as a ghost. Being a person is hard enough, but it turns out being a ghost is not easy, either. NEWBIE, as a newbie ghost, realizes to her horror that she has just 28 days until her spirit will dissipate from the world. MAKOTO, a demon agent who appears to be a scammer, approaches the Newbie with a proposition for her to join has-been demon star CATHERINE in reconstructing the legendary horror story of the Wang Lai Hotel. The Newbie learns that ghosts in the Netherworld are as occupied with work as the living: without the talent of terrorizing people, ghosts cannot continue existing in the world—life does not end after death. "But I don't want to be forgotten!" thus becomes ghosts' final conviction, and these ghosts about to be forgotten by the living must, amidst the challenges, find a way to “horrible” fame by scaring people. As long as you have talent in terrorization, you will be seen! BUTT DETECTIVE THE MOVIE: FAREWELL, MY LOVELY PARTNER, BUTT DETECTIVE d. Kenji Sato Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 72 mins. Opening August 15 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/jfhss1Rx2lc [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A box of chocolates arrives at the Butt Detective Agency -- a message from his former partner, Suisen. Suisen, now working at the Metto Art Museum in Hattan Town, has found that many of their paintings have been switched out with counterfeits (fakes). These counterfeits were created none other than by her teacher, Kinmoku. As paintings continue to be switched out in many other museums, Suisen asks Butt Detective to expose this conspiracy orchestrated by a humongous secret society. She requests that he save Kinmoku too, who is being forced to work as their prisoner. But her changed behavior after the last ten years seems very curious to Butt Detective. Is she a friend or foe? In a fierce fight with the secret society, Butt Detective ends up suffering a deep wound. "We follow through on every case we take. That is what a detective does." With his current partner, for the sake of his former partner, Butt Detective sets foot into the depths of this secret society. Even when he's all battered up, he gets back on his feet with his IQ of 1104. Who will he choose? His partner, or the truth? Butt Detective is ready to solve his greatest mystery yet! PILOT d. Kim Han-kyul Cho Jung-seok, Lee Ju-myung, Han Sun-hwa, Shin Seung-ho Rating : IIA Length : 111 mins. Opening August 15 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/goIzCAF3Xw0 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] HAN Jung-woo, a pilot with top-class skills, is flying high and even appears on a famous TV show. But everything comes crashing down when a careless mistake causes him to lose everything, even his job. Blacklisted in the industry, no airline is willing to hire him. Desperate with no other choice, HAN Jung-woo transforms completely into his younger sister's identity and succeeds in landing a job as a pilot. But soon, he encounters more unexpected problems... Will his dream of cruising through life ever take off? CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: OUR DINOSAUR DIARY d. Shinobu Sasaki Japanese Animation Cantonese Voices : Kimmy Wong Wai Chu, Rebecca Tam Suk Ying, Benny Wong Chi Ming, Rainbow Cheung Choi Hung, Pheobe Chow Yan Yan, Chan Chi Ying, Keung Lai Yee, Joey Hung Ka Ho Rating : I Length : 105 mins. Opening August 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/psHkH-O3Yf8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Shinchan is really excited about the coming summer holiday! What's amazing about this summer is that there is a special news that shocks the whole world — A “Dinosaur Park” that revives extinct dinosaursis opened in Tokyo! What’s more, the Kasukabe Team receives a special invitation to explore the new park! The team enjoys the facilities in the world-renowned “Dinosaur Park” while having a close look on giant dinosaurs, and become so excited about everything they see! After opening of the park, a dinosaur fever is all the rage worldwide! At the same time, Shiro meets a little dinosaur called "Nana" at the riverside. As Shinchan and his friends beg sincerely, Nana becomes a member of the Nohara family, living together with Shinchan and Shiro, and creates a lot of wonderful memories. However, when Shinchan is enjoying this unique summer, dinosaurs suddenly escape from the park and rush into Tokyo! How will this "Dinosaur Crisis" end? What is the secret behind Nana's appearance? A PLACE CALLED SILENCE Can : Muk Sat d. Sam Quah Wang Chuan-jun, Ning Chang, Francis Ng Chun Yu Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening August 8 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A middle school girl named Huijun falls to her death after being bullied, leading to a series of mysterious deaths among the bullies, and violence towards Huijun’s best friend at school, a speech-impaired girl named Xiaotong. Everyone around her turned a blind eye, and a collective silence brewed greater violence. As the investigation progresses, old secrets of concealment and corruption are about to be revealed. New masterpiece of crime mystery from the director of Sheep Without a Shepherd! LOVE YOU TO DEBT d. Waasuthep Ketpetch Bright Vachirawit, Yaya Urassaya Rating : IIB Length : 135 mins. Opening August 8 2024 DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 115 mins. Opening August 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/GktbJxlVhGc [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The 43rd theatrical outing for the 2D animated 'Doraemon' series, produced to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the birth of the original author. Nobita is practicing his recorder, which he is not very good at, for a school concert when a mysterious girl, Mikka, appears. She is looking for a music expert to play with her in order to revive the "Hall of Music " on a planet where music is an energy source. UMAMUSUME: PRETTY DERBY -- BEGINNIN OF A NEW ERA d. Oikawa Kei Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 108 mins. Opening August 1 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Jungle Pocket, also known as "Pokke", is a horse girl who freely participates in freestyle races and keeps sprinting to become the strongest. When she watched a "Twinkle Series" race on a whim, she was moved by Fuji Kiseki's running and decided to compete in the "Twinkle Series" herself. Pokke enters "Tracen Academy", where all the horse girls gather, and under the guidance of Trainer Tanabe, she takes on the "Classic Triple Crown", which can only be attempted once in a lifetime. Awaiting Pokke on the racetrack are strong rivals of the same generation who measure up to her strength. Dantsu Flame, who's dedicated to her goal and keeps working hard. Manhattan Café, who chases after a "friend" that only she can see. And Agnes Tachyon, a mad scientist in pursuit of the full possibilities of horse girls. These horse girls run with their pride, determination, and soul on the line. Their intense battle will open the door to a new era. "I don't care who my opponent is! I'm going to become the strongest horse girl!" HIJACK 1971 d. Kim Sung-han Ha Jung-woo, Yeo Jin-goo, Sung Dong-il, Chae Soo-bin, Kim Sun-young Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins. Opening August 1 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Pilots Tae-in and Gyu-sik are set to fly to Gimpo. Under the guidance of flight attendant Ok-soon, passengers are busy boarding. However, shortly after takeoff, a homemade bomb explodes, turning the cabin into chaos. Yong-dae, who intends to hijack the entire plane, takes control of the cockpit and threatens the pilots to change course. Due to the explosion, Gyu-sik loses sight in one eye, and in the chaotic cabin, Tae-in faces a life-or-death situation. They begin a desperate struggle to safely land the aircraft... THE HANDMAIDEN (EXTENDED VERSION) d. Park Chan-wook Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Cho Jin-woong, Ha Jung-woo Rating : III Length : 167 mins. Opening August 1 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl (Sookee) is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress (Hideko) who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle (Kouzuki). But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a Japanese Court to help him seduce the Lady to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until Sookee and Hideko discover some unexpected emotions. BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] IN CINEMAS d. Yoondong Oh, Geun Min BLACKPINK's JISOO, JENNIE, ROSE, LISA Rating : I Length : 93 mins. Opening July 31 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] BLACKPINK's BORN PINK tour that captivated the world comes to the big screen, celebrating the group’s 8th anniversary since their debut! Drawing an audience of 1.8 million and breaking global records for female group concert tours, experience the energy of the live performances in cinemas worldwide! Featuring the iconic 'Hanok' set that has mesmerized fans and press worldwide, the film shows unprecedented production scale, presenting exclusively arranged versions of BLACKPINK's hit songs unique to this concert and encompassing performances from Seoul's Gocheok Dome alongside footage from further cities across the global tour. Join us for all the exhilarating moments, premiering in over 110 countries, marking a first for a K-POP female group. Experience even more in 4DX, exclusively at Broadway Cinemas ! OUT OF THE SHADOW AKA : A HIDDEN SPY Can : Ngor Dai Dik Tui Yun Sun Woot Lit : Undercover's Retirement Life d. Ricky Ko Tsz Pun Kay Tse On Kay, Larine Tang Yueping, ANSONBEAN, Natalie Tong Sze Wing, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Rik Ching Yan Fu@Pomato,Kwan Ho Kit@Pomato Rating: IIA Length: 89 mins. Opening March 6 2024 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2024 Opening July 27 2024 at the Montreal Fantasia Festival fb: https://facebook.com/ahiddenspy Site : https://oaff.jp/en/programs/2024-hk04/ Site : https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/out-of-the-shadow [ FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2024 ] Look out for the Karate Girl! Injustice has reigned over the quiet town of Shek O in Hong Kong. Chu Po is a young masked vigilante out to help those in need and kick a baddie’s ass. Just as her social-media popularity increases, so do her frequent injuries, as she learns that her beginner's skills may be no match for those of more experienced fighters. Fate draws her to a local church infested with illicit drug-dealing activities. She soon realizes her connection to that church is more personal than expected as there's a link to her family's past. Should she simply stay in the shadows and pray for a miracle, or put her karate chops to good use? An rejuvenated ode to both THE KARATE KID and the action heroines of Hong Kong's Golden Age, the latest from director Ricky Ko after his award-winning TIME (Fantasia 2021) once again nicely combines nostalgia and modernity with a potent mix of martial arts, humour, sweetness, and compelling characters, OUT OF THE SHADOW offers a guaranteed good time, a reminder of why we love HK movies so much in the first place. Starring several rising stars from Hong Kong, including two actors reunited after Fantasia favourite PORT OF CALL (2015), OUT OF THE SHADOW is fresh off several Asian festivals, and makes its first stopover in the West at Fantasia before it hits its home territory this fall. – King-Wei Chu [ OASKA ASIAN FLM FESTIVAL 2024 ] Chu Po is a sprightly teenage girl with a strong sense of justice but her mother, Tao Kuen Ying, would rather they keep a low profile in the fishing town of Tai O. However, people are in need and Po decides to take action after learning a little karate. She soon becomes an internet heroine but keeps it a secret from Tao until she gets in over her head when she comes to the aid of Pastor Hung and his handsome son, Man Chun, who find their church is the front of a drug ring. This is when Tao reveals a secret crime-fighting history of her own. Ricky KO, director of Time (2021, OAFF2022), delivers a playful vigilante film, complete with laughs, fighting, Cantonese humour, and a touch of family drama unfold in the beautiful setting of Tai O. Despite the humour, the message has some moral messages: that one must do the right thing, help others and also know when to seek help. [Jason MAHER] [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a mother who has to come out of retirement when the secluded life with her daughter in a seaside village is disturbed, unravelling a long-held family secret. DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION PART 2 d. Tomoyuki Kurokawa Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening July 25 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Three years ago, on August 31st, a massive "invader" mothership suddenly appeared in the sky above Tokyo, signalling that the world was coming to an end. Since then, people have been living in despair as the enormous flying spaceship continue to hover in the sky all around the world. In the midst of this uncertain and challenging time, two high school girls, Ouran Nakagawa and Kadode Koyama, are set to begin their youthful journey. 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 Length : 116 mins. Opening July 15 2024 at the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Opening July 21 2024 at the Malaysia International Film Festival [ 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. [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Are online "romance scams" always destructive? In this moving, absorbing feature debut from Ho Miu-ki, Sandra Ng plays Veronica, a wealthy, widowed doctor who falls for a middle-aged French engineer on a dating app. Soon, "Alain" has convinced her to provide large infusions of funds and Veronica’s friends urge her to report him to the police. But even as she assures them it's true love, Alain must steel his heart of gold and quell his second thoughts to continue bringing in cash or risk painful consequences. With a hilarious Stephy Tang as the young scammer's coach, this captivating film probes the unlikely emotional connection that forms between a lonely young man and a vibrant older woman—and sets crucial scenes in the pretty-as-a-postcard Sapporo. 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), Length : 97 mins. Opening April 30 2024 at the 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival Opening July 21 2024 at the Malaysia International Film Festival [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Choi San-keung, a taxi driver who perpetually lacks sleep, thus endangering anyone who sets foot in his taxi. One passenger is psychiatrist Dr Man, who survives the taxi ride and offers to help Choi. The offer is refused, but Choi later becomes Dr Man's involuntary patient after a particularly egregious night of driving. Dr Man has his own personal issues: his motto is "I think a doctor should do more than prescribe meds," which means a doctor should also investigate his patients secretly in defiance of common sense and hospital protocol. In a parallel to Choi, Dr Man also has sleeping issues. He suffers from disturbing dreams of his deceased mother, which hints at a secret involving his father, and perhaps some repressed memories. YOKO Can : Yeung Ji ji Lui d. Kazuyoshi Kumakiri Rinko Kikuchi, Joe Odagiri Rating : IIB Length : 113 mins. Opening July 18 2027 Trailer : https://youtu.be/hgPGeXeKwTs [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yoko has been socially isolated for years. When she receives the news of her estranged father's death, she is forced to return home with her cousin for the first time in 24 years, only to be left stranded on the highway rest stop alone. Without a mobile phone nor money, Yoko has to hitch rides to make it to her father's funeral in time against all odds. A journey of self-discovery and healing, this road movie directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri is a long-waited second collaboration with Rinko Kikuchi. DETECTIVE CONAN THE MOVIE: THE MILLION-DOLLAR PENTAGRAM d. Chika Nagaoka Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 111 mins. Opening July 18 2024 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] A message has arrived from Kid the Phantom Thief, that he will steal a Japanese sword belonging to wealthy Onoe Family in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Conan and Heiji Hattori are on the case to capture Kid. Why is Kid, who specialises in jewels, going after a Japanese sword? The grandfather of Onoe family`s patriarch was deeply involved with army industry during wartime, and it was rumoured he hid some powerful weapon that could "change the course of war" somewhere in Hakodate. Is Kid after that weapon? Meanwhile Heiji is trying to find a perfect viewpoint to declare his love to Kazuha... In the North among cherry blossoms, the exciting hunt for treasure begins! PROJECT SILENCE Can : Moot Yut Si Sat Kiu d. Kim Tae Gon Lee Sun Kyun, Ju Ji Hoon, Kim Hie Won Opening July 18 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/9_Z2bpV151M [ BROADWAY CIRCUT ] Due to sudden deteriorating weather conditions, visibility on the Airport Bridge is severely impaired, leaving people stranded and at risk of the bridge collapsing due to a series of chain collisions and explosions. Amidst the chaos, the canine subjects "Echo" from the military experiment "Project Silence," who were being transported in secret, break free, and all human survivors become targets of relentless attacks. Various individuals find themselves stranded on the Airport Bridge for different reasons - a government official from the presidential office who was seeing off his daughter at the airport; a tow truck driver who was on his way to a multi-collision scene; an elderly couple who were returning from a trip abroad; sisters who missed their flights, and Dr. Yang, the researcher responsible for Project Silence - and a desperate struggle begins for them to escape to safety. 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 Length : 100 mins. Opening July 2024 at the 9th Canada China International Film Festival Opening July 17 2024 at the New York Asian Film Festival [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Gritty, pulse-pounding, Chan Tai-Lee's action-drama opus hurls us in a fall-and-rise-again gangster tale that boasts both bone-crunching action and gut-wrenching emotion: Shi Xiu, once a gang leader of mythic proportions known as the "Desperate Third Son" for his almost suicidal loyalty and willingness to risk everything in the name of the jiang hu code, finds himself reduced to a humble working-class worker, struggling to reconnect with his estranged son and atone for a life of crime. Shi's legend was forged through acts of brazen daring, like his infiltration of an enemy stronghold to rescue the wrongly imprisoned Lu Jun-yi from certain execution. Patrick Tam, in a performance of searing intensity, breathes life into a character confronted with the ghosts of his outlaw past, and clinging to hope for rebuilding his fractured life and finding new purpose. Chan, the acclaimed writer of the "Ip Man" franchise, infuses the film with a sense of hard-bitten optimism, suggesting that even in the darkest of times, an indomitable spirit can light the path to a better tomorrow. 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, Norman Noel Length : 116 mins. Opening July 15 2024 at the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Opening July 21 2024 at the Malaysia International Film Festival Opening July 26 2024 at M Plus (Preview) Teaser : youtu.be/6o-eMc9CaMc fb: www.facebook.com/loveliesfilm ig: www.instagram.com/loveliesmovie [ 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. [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Are online "romance scams" always destructive? In this moving, absorbing feature debut from Ho Miu-ki, Sandra Ng plays Veronica, a wealthy, widowed doctor who falls for a middle-aged French engineer on a dating app. Soon, "Alain" has convinced her to provide large infusions of funds and Veronica’s friends urge her to report him to the police. But even as she assures them it's true love, Alain must steel his heart of gold and quell his second thoughts to continue bringing in cash or risk painful consequences. With a hilarious Stephy Tang as the young scammer's coach, this captivating film probes the unlikely emotional connection that forms between a lonely young man and a vibrant older woman—and sets crucial scenes in the pretty-as-a-postcard Sapporo. [ M PLUS ] A successful obstetrician-gynecologist whose love life has stagnated, Veronica casually downloads a dating app for some harmless fun. Little does she know that the dashing French engineer on the other end of the line is actually a local con artist named Joe. The young man inadvertently joined a group of online scammers led by the oddball veteran Mr. White and the maudlin temptress Joan. As their fake relationship grows, so have Joe's guilty conscience and Veronica's hopes. First-time director Ho Miu-ki takes on the romantic comedy formula from a refreshing and topical angle, inquiring the essence of romantic love through the prism of deceit. INEXTERNAL Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ng Wai Nam, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Zhang Na, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Candy Yu On On, Length : 83 mins. Opening July 15 2024 at the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff24/films/inexternal [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Tsui Chak-ming has been badly beaten and left for dead. While he is in a coma, Ming finds himself in a fantastical martial arts world. With the help of Old Turtle, Ming must master an ancient form of Burmese boxing to defeat a powerful villain. However, Ming's fate in the dream world is actually in the hands of his mother in the real world. [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Enter a world where the classic martial arts tropes you know and love are boosted up with a shot of 21st-century adrenaline. Our hero, a skilled fighter with a six-pack that could cut glass, finds himself transported from the real world to an alternate universe where the fate of everything hangs in the balance. A wise old shifu takes him under his wing, training him in the ancient ways of a deadly form of kickboxing. But there's a catch: the master's former pupil, a ruthless renegade, has assembled a gang of lummox henchmen and a dragon-lady partner in crime who chews the scenery like it's her last meal. They're all after an artifact that could bring about the end of days. Luckily, our hero has an ally: the master's comely, badass daughter, who puts the "art" in martial arts. Director Yuen unleashes an old-school-meets-new-blood action extravaganza that harkens back to Chinatown's Saturday matinee glory days. FOR ALICE Can : Cup Oi Lai Sze d. Chow Yam Wing Tai Bo, Kuku So Tsz Yan Length : 82 mins. Opening at July 13 2024 the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] A compact neo-noir bathed in neon and shadows, Chow Kam Wing's chamber piece resurrects Hong Kong's pulp tradition with arthouse flair. Unfolding in the faded opulence of Tsim Sha Tsui's Mirador Mansion, it charts an unlikely bond between grizzled veteran Tai Bo and rising star Kuku So—he a mysterious rescuer, she a teenager running away from her mother's abusive partner. At first Alice (the Wonderland echoes ring deliberately) rebuffs her grizzled savior's gallantry. But their shared loneliness catalyzes a fraught rapprochement amid the mansion's crimson-lit maze. Chow wields colorful yet noirish atmospherics with a maestro's command, the dank stairwells and flickering fluorescents conjuring palpable peril. As this intricate two-hander hurtles toward its cathartic climax, you'll be gasping—not just from the suspense, but from sensing the new lifeblood pulsing through the story. In the live wire intensity between Chow's protagonists burns the fierce promise of the arthouse's inheritance of Hong Kong's pulp legacy. DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION PART 1 d. Tomoyuki Kurokawa Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 120 mins Opening July 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/CGc3GvxWQAs [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Three years ago, on August 31st, a massive "invader" mothership suddenly appeared in the sky above Tokyo, signalling that the world was coming to an end. Since then, people have been living in despair as the enormous flying spaceship continue to hover in the sky all around the world. In the midst of this uncertain and challenging time, two high school girls, Ouran Nakagawa and Kadode Koyama, are set to begin their youthful journey. PAPRIKA (4K RESTORATION) d. Satoshi Kon Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 90 mins. Opening July 11 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Dr. Atsuko Chiba works as a scientist by day and, under the code name "Paprika," is a dream detective at night. Atsuko and her colleagues are working on a device called the DC Mini, which is intended to help psychiatric patients, but in the wrong hands it could destroy people's minds. When a prototype is stolen, Atsuko/Paprika springs into action to recover it before damage is done. DOLPHIN d. BAE Du-ri KWON Yu-ri, GIL Hae-yeon, HYUN Woo-seok, PARK Mi-hyun, SIM Hee-seop Rating : IIA Length : 90 mins. Opening July 11 2024 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Na-young, a 35-year-old woman who has lived her entire life in a small seaside village, considers taking care of her old house, cooking for her family and friends, and calling them over to spend time together are the most important things in her life. With no experience nor the intention to live anywhere else, Na-young is like the village guardian. However, the seemingly ordinary family which consists of Na-young, her mother Jung-ok and younger brother Sung-woon, has a hidden past. Jung-ok had raised Na-young as her daughter on behalf of Na-young's parents who died in an accident. Na-young had grown up like siblings with Sung-woo, who was born after Jung-ok had taken her in. Naturally, Na-young values her current home, her family, and her surroundings more than anyone, and works hard to keep them. Feeling sorry and worried about Na-young who cares for everyone else but herself, Jungok announces she will sell her house and Na-young is forced to face major changes. On top of that, 19-year-old Sung-woon declares that he will move to Seoul after graduating from high school. Faced with having to lose her home and her family, Na-young becomes confused and lost. Then one day, she becomes interested in bowling after experiencing a strange phenomenon called "Dolphin" at the bowling alley she goes to cover a story on the job. From then on, whenever she has clashes with her family, Na-young visits the bowling alley for refuge. UNDER PARALLEL SKIES d. Sigrid Andrea Bernardo Janella Salvador Metawin Opas-iamkajorn Length : 110 mins. Opening May 23 2024 Opening July 11 2024 in Malaysia 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 Rating : IIB Length : 115 mins. Opening July 5 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/JtVM_VgfYE8 Trailer : https://youtu.be/eS8d2HnQJgE [ 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. ONCE UPON A TIME IN HKDSE Can : Gung Hoi Si Dong Jun Lit : Open Trial and Error d. Leung Yik Ho Hui Yin, Tung Ngai Hong, Lam Yik Yan Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening June 5 2024 (Preview) Opening June 29 2024 (SPECIAL SCREENING) Opening July 4 2024 [ CINEMA CITY ] How challenging is the Hong Kong university entrance exam? Is failing it the end of the world? Popular Youtube Channel "Trial and Error" spent 8 mnonths documenting the journey of Hong, an exam candidte who does not give much thought to his future. With the help offered by the team, will Hong be able to make up for the lost time and secure a spot in an university? THE PLOT Can : Yi Oi d. Lee Yo-sup Gang Dong-won, Lee Mi-sook, Lee Hyun-wook, Tang Jun-sang Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins. Opening July 4 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Young-il is a plotter who manipulates murder-for-hire cases to look like accidents. Nobody knows those accidents are in fact perfectly plotted, planned murders. After finishing a flawlessly plotted case with no trace of evidence left behind, Young-il receives a new request. His new target is a prominent political figure who is always under the spotlight. Even with the higher risk of getting exposed, Young-il decides to take the case with his team members, Jackie, Wol-cheon, and Jeom-man. When the plot is ready after immaculate preparation and numerous rehearsals, the team finally makes its move, but some unexpected trouble threatens Young-il's perfect plan. A MAN OF THE PEOPLE Can : Tang Siu Ping Siu Doh d. Lei Xianhe, Lu Qi Lui Qi, Yu Hui, Zhang Yamei, Zhang Yiwen, Zhao Hengxuan, Song Yuncheng Opening July 1 2024 ECHOES OF LOVE - OUR JOURNEY OF GROWTH Can : Ngor Moon Dik Sing Jeung Lo d. Fukien Secondary School Affiliated School Documentary Rating : I Length : 51 mins. Opening June 30 2024 [ 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 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. 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, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, Ling Man Lung, So Tin Lok, Cheung Kwok King, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Yiyi Zhao (Chiu Yi Wai), Benjamin Auyeung Wai Hoo Opening at Beijing International Film Festival 2024 Opening at the 18th First International Film Festival 2024 Site : https://www.bjiff.com/bfp/fip/rohmer/202404/t20240406_173717.html [ BEIJING INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 ] It tells the story of a former gangster who, upon his release from prison, sets up a laundry in an anonymous district and lives a quiet life. After property developers try to grab a rundown building, young gangsters try to throw people out of the building, drug addicts cause trouble and the old-timer heeds his neighbors' calls and fights back. HONG KONG CLASSICS REIMAGINED ILLICIT Can : Gum d. Wing Shya (Ha Wing Hong) Karen Mok Man Wai DEJA VA d. Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun Stanley Yau, Ling Man Lung, Angela Yuen Lai LAM LA ROSE NOIRE VS LAS ROSE NOIRE 2023 Can : Hak Mui Gwai Dui Hak Mui Gwai 2023 d. Kenji Tanigaki Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Kenny Kwan Tak Bun THE RAW OYSTERS Can : Foon Hei Yuen Ga d. Lemon Liu Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Chu Kam Yin, Jocelyn Chan Ming Hei PASSION CALL Can : Bit Tung Fai d. Wong Kwok Keung Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Locker Lam Ka Hei SOMEWHERE IN TIME Can : Seung Gein Liu d. Man Lim Chung Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga), George Lam Chi Cheung Opening May 17 2024 at the Cannes International Film Festival Opening July 20 2024 FOR ALICE Can : Cup Oi Lai Sze d. Chow Yam Wing Tai Bo, Kuku So Tsz Yan Length : 82 mins. Opening at July 13 2024 the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] A compact neo-noir bathed in neon and shadows, Chow Kam Wing's chamber piece resurrects Hong Kong's pulp tradition with arthouse flair. Unfolding in the faded opulence of Tsim Sha Tsui's Mirador Mansion, it charts an unlikely bond between grizzled veteran Tai Bo and rising star Kuku So—he a mysterious rescuer, she a teenager running away from her mother's abusive partner. At first Alice (the Wonderland echoes ring deliberately) rebuffs her grizzled savior's gallantry. But their shared loneliness catalyzes a fraught rapprochement amid the mansion's crimson-lit maze. Chow wields colorful yet noirish atmospherics with a maestro's command, the dank stairwells and flickering fluorescents conjuring palpable peril. As this intricate two-hander hurtles toward its cathartic climax, you'll be gasping—not just from the suspense, but from sensing the new lifeblood pulsing through the story. In the live wire intensity between Chow's protagonists burns the fierce promise of the arthouse's inheritance of Hong Kong's pulp legacy. INEXTERNAL Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ng Wai Nam, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Zhang Na, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Candy Yu On On, Length : 83 mins. Opening July 15 2024 at the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff24/films/inexternal [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Tsui Chak-ming has been badly beaten and left for dead. While he is in a coma, Ming finds himself in a fantastical martial arts world. With the help of Old Turtle, Ming must master an ancient form of Burmese boxing to defeat a powerful villain. However, Ming's fate in the dream world is actually in the hands of his mother in the real world. [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Enter a world where the classic martial arts tropes you know and love are boosted up with a shot of 21st-century adrenaline. Our hero, a skilled fighter with a six-pack that could cut glass, finds himself transported from the real world to an alternate universe where the fate of everything hangs in the balance. A wise old shifu takes him under his wing, training him in the ancient ways of a deadly form of kickboxing. But there's a catch: the master's former pupil, a ruthless renegade, has assembled a gang of lummox henchmen and a dragon-lady partner in crime who chews the scenery like it's her last meal. They're all after an artifact that could bring about the end of days. Luckily, our hero has an ally: the master's comely, badass daughter, who puts the "art" in martial arts. Director Yuen unleashes an old-school-meets-new-blood action extravaganza that harkens back to Chinatown's Saturday matinee glory days. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening July 2024 at the 9th Canada China International Film Festival Opening July 17 2024 at the New York Asian Film Festival [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Gritty, pulse-pounding, Chan Tai-Lee's action-drama opus hurls us in a fall-and-rise-again gangster tale that boasts both bone-crunching action and gut-wrenching emotion: Shi Xiu, once a gang leader of mythic proportions known as the "Desperate Third Son" for his almost suicidal loyalty and willingness to risk everything in the name of the jiang hu code, finds himself reduced to a humble working-class worker, struggling to reconnect with his estranged son and atone for a life of crime. Shi's legend was forged through acts of brazen daring, like his infiltration of an enemy stronghold to rescue the wrongly imprisoned Lu Jun-yi from certain execution. Patrick Tam, in a performance of searing intensity, breathes life into a character confronted with the ghosts of his outlaw past, and clinging to hope for rebuilding his fractured life and finding new purpose. Chan, the acclaimed writer of the "Ip Man" franchise, infuses the film with a sense of hard-bitten optimism, suggesting that even in the darkest of times, an indomitable spirit can light the path to a better tomorrow. 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 Length : 116 mins. Opening July 15 2024 at the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Opening July 21 2024 at the Malaysia International Film Festival [ 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. [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Are online "romance scams" always destructive? In this moving, absorbing feature debut from Ho Miu-ki, Sandra Ng plays Veronica, a wealthy, widowed doctor who falls for a middle-aged French engineer on a dating app. Soon, "Alain" has convinced her to provide large infusions of funds and Veronica’s friends urge her to report him to the police. But even as she assures them it's true love, Alain must steel his heart of gold and quell his second thoughts to continue bringing in cash or risk painful consequences. With a hilarious Stephy Tang as the young scammer's coach, this captivating film probes the unlikely emotional connection that forms between a lonely young man and a vibrant older woman—and sets crucial scenes in the pretty-as-a-postcard Sapporo. 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), Length : 97 mins. Opening April 30 2024 at the 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival Opening July 21 2024 at the Malaysia International Film Festival [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Choi San-keung, a taxi driver who perpetually lacks sleep, thus endangering anyone who sets foot in his taxi. One passenger is psychiatrist Dr Man, who survives the taxi ride and offers to help Choi. The offer is refused, but Choi later becomes Dr Man's involuntary patient after a particularly egregious night of driving. Dr Man has his own personal issues: his motto is "I think a doctor should do more than prescribe meds," which means a doctor should also investigate his patients secretly in defiance of common sense and hospital protocol. In a parallel to Choi, Dr Man also has sleeping issues. He suffers from disturbing dreams of his deceased mother, which hints at a secret involving his father, and perhaps some repressed memories. OUT OF THE SHADOW AKA : A HIDDEN SPY Can : Ngor Dai Dik Tui Yun Sun Woot Lit : Undercover's Retirement Life d. Ricky Ko Tsz Pun Kay Tse On Kay, Larine Tang Yueping, ANSONBEAN, Natalie Tong Sze Wing, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Rik Ching Yan Fu@Pomato,Kwan Ho Kit@Pomato Rating: IIA Length: 89 mins. Opening March 6 2024 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2024 Opening July 27 2024 at the Montreal Fantasia Festival fb: https://facebook.com/ahiddenspy Site : https://oaff.jp/en/programs/2024-hk04/ Site : https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/out-of-the-shadow [ FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2024 ] Look out for the Karate Girl! Injustice has reigned over the quiet town of Shek O in Hong Kong. Chu Po is a young masked vigilante out to help those in need and kick a baddie’s ass. Just as her social-media popularity increases, so do her frequent injuries, as she learns that her beginner's skills may be no match for those of more experienced fighters. Fate draws her to a local church infested with illicit drug-dealing activities. She soon realizes her connection to that church is more personal than expected as there's a link to her family's past. Should she simply stay in the shadows and pray for a miracle, or put her karate chops to good use? An rejuvenated ode to both THE KARATE KID and the action heroines of Hong Kong's Golden Age, the latest from director Ricky Ko after his award-winning TIME (Fantasia 2021) once again nicely combines nostalgia and modernity with a potent mix of martial arts, humour, sweetness, and compelling characters, OUT OF THE SHADOW offers a guaranteed good time, a reminder of why we love HK movies so much in the first place. Starring several rising stars from Hong Kong, including two actors reunited after Fantasia favourite PORT OF CALL (2015), OUT OF THE SHADOW is fresh off several Asian festivals, and makes its first stopover in the West at Fantasia before it hits its home territory this fall. – King-Wei Chu [ OASKA ASIAN FLM FESTIVAL 2024 ] Chu Po is a sprightly teenage girl with a strong sense of justice but her mother, Tao Kuen Ying, would rather they keep a low profile in the fishing town of Tai O. However, people are in need and Po decides to take action after learning a little karate. She soon becomes an internet heroine but keeps it a secret from Tao until she gets in over her head when she comes to the aid of Pastor Hung and his handsome son, Man Chun, who find their church is the front of a drug ring. This is when Tao reveals a secret crime-fighting history of her own. Ricky KO, director of Time (2021, OAFF2022), delivers a playful vigilante film, complete with laughs, fighting, Cantonese humour, and a touch of family drama unfold in the beautiful setting of Tai O. Despite the humour, the message has some moral messages: that one must do the right thing, help others and also know when to seek help. [Jason MAHER] [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a mother who has to come out of retirement when the secluded life with her daughter in a seaside village is disturbed, unravelling a long-held family secret. 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, Norman Noel Rating : I Length : 116 mins. Opening July 15 2024 at the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Opening July 21 2024 at the Malaysia International Film Festival Opening July 26 2024 at M Plus (Preview) Opening August 23 2024 (Preview) Opening September 12 2024 Teaser : youtu.be/6o-eMc9CaMc fb: www.facebook.com/loveliesfilm ig: www.instagram.com/loveliesmovie [ 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. [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Are online "romance scams" always destructive? In this moving, absorbing feature debut from Ho Miu-ki, Sandra Ng plays Veronica, a wealthy, widowed doctor who falls for a middle-aged French engineer on a dating app. Soon, "Alain" has convinced her to provide large infusions of funds and Veronica’s friends urge her to report him to the police. But even as she assures them it's true love, Alain must steel his heart of gold and quell his second thoughts to continue bringing in cash or risk painful consequences. With a hilarious Stephy Tang as the young scammer's coach, this captivating film probes the unlikely emotional connection that forms between a lonely young man and a vibrant older woman—and sets crucial scenes in the pretty-as-a-postcard Sapporo. [ M PLUS ] A successful obstetrician-gynecologist whose love life has stagnated, Veronica casually downloads a dating app for some harmless fun. Little does she know that the dashing French engineer on the other end of the line is actually a local con artist named Joe. The young man inadvertently joined a group of online scammers led by the oddball veteran Mr. White and the maudlin temptress Joan. As their fake relationship grows, so have Joe's guilty conscience and Veronica's hopes. First-time director Ho Miu-ki takes on the romantic comedy formula from a refreshing and topical angle, inquiring the essence of romantic love through the prism of deceit. TALES OF TAIPEI Can : Oi Ching Sing Si d. Yiu Chen-Hao, Liu Chuan-Hui, Joseph Hsu Chen-Chieh, Chong Keat Aun, Norris Wong Yee Lam, Pwo Choyning Dorji, Rachid Hami, Remii Huang, Sinje Lee Wu Bai, Lee Sinje, Yao Kuo, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Chen Nan Tsai, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Kuan-Ting Liu, SHOU, Julia Wu, Ju Lin, Caitlin Fang, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Chang Chen, Karim Leklou, Sandrine Pinna, Berant Zhu, 9m88, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin), Length : 115 mins. Opening August 25 2024 at the 2024 Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Length : 116 mins. Opening September 12 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AUGIUBENhXo [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] In the midst of the pandemic-driven downfall of print media, newspaper delivery man JERRY embarks on his final delivery journey. On his scooter, he navigates through the streets and narrow alleys of the city, encountering ten different forms of "love" and "affection" hidden within the urban landscape. Set against various corners of Taipei and narrated in different directorial styles, these tales collectively weave a tapestry of love that illuminates the city's freedom and diversity. It includes a fantastical marriage inspired by the legend of the White Snake; a Malaysian bride's longing for her deceased husband; a Hong Kong expatriate who finally finds a warming love at a lottery store; a hip-hop rapping and DJ dream installed at a late night betel nut stand; inner conflicts and contradictions experienced by an actress as she navigates between reality and her roles; the ambiguous relationships of young people catalyzed by the night life of the city; an old man selling magnolias to commemorate his dear wife; how an unexpected event reshapes the values and perspectives of a Taiwanese-French couple; a Hong Kong daughter-in-law in a foreign land as she rediscovers the meaning of home. As the city continues to embrace the diverse cultural backgrounds, people meet and connect in Taipei; giving each other the courage to love. Amidst moments of passion and absurdity; conflicts and regrets; humor and resignation; a sense of belonging and freedom; the story calls upon everyone to resonate with love and find their own version of love in "Tales of Taipei." [ HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 ] As the day dawns, their stories, one by one, glow in different corners of Taipei: an affecting encounter between an expat and a gambler, an off-kilter romance evoking the legend of the White Snake, and an unexpected pregnancy faced by a single mother… From heartbreaking farewell to blissful passion and familial love, ten tales directed by emerging filmmakers from Taiwan, Hong Kong and across the globe collectively illuminate the city’s freedom and diversity, powered by dazzling performances of a star-studded cast including Karena Lam, Sinje Lee, Stephy Tang, Sammi Cheng, Chang Chen and Ethan Juan. Transcending nationality and reality, this heartfelt omnibus explores the boundless possibilities a city and cinema can embrace. A SPOILING RAIN d. Arai Haruhiko Go Ayano, Tasuku Emoto, Honami Sato, Eiji Okuda Rating : III Length : 138 mins. Opening September 12 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/OkEKXx4xHF8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In exchange for his overdue rent, Kutani, an out-of-job director in Japan's declining adult film industry, is recruited by his landlord to evict another tenant, Iseki. A struggling screenwriter, Iseki is surprised by the rain-drenched Kutani's unconventional manner and invites him inside to dry off. Over several drinks, the men recount their failed relationships, unaware that they have more in common than they expect. CITY OF WIND d. Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir Tergel Bold-Erdene, Nomin-Erdene Ariunbyamba Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening September 12 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 17-year-old Ze is not only the top student at school but also a shaman, who helps his community members by communicating with ancestral spirits. Ze does a great job in maintaining his dual identities, until he meets Maralaa, his world turns upside down as he discovers another side of himself. After her two acclaimed shorts, Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir returns with her debut feature, a coming-of-age drama delving into the dilemma between personal desire and community duties of new generation Mongolians. First-timer Tergel Bold-Erdene clinched the Orizzonti award for Best Actor in Venice. RIIZE RAN-CON TOUR 'RIIZING DAY' FINALE IN CINEMAS d. Kim Kyungchan Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, Anton Length : 165 mins. Opening September 13 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The grand finale of K-pop boy band RIIZE's first world fan-concert tour, 2024 RIIZE FAN-CON 'RIIZING DAY' FINALE in SEOUL, will be broadcast live in Broadway cinemas! After touring through Seoul, Tokyo, Mexico City, L.A., Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta in 2024, the first day of the FINALE in SEOUL will be presented live in cinemas across selected territories worldwide. Experience the magic of the 2024 RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR 'RIIZING DAY' FINALE IN CINEMA, featuring spectacular performances, including celebrated hits from their first mini album, RIIZING. On September 13th, BRIIZE can celebrate this unforgettable night together in Broadway cinemas. Don't miss out on the global celebration of RIIZE's 'RIIZING DAY' tour finale in Seoul in Broadway Cinemas! JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL d. Junsoo Park Documentary Length : 93 mins. Opening September 18 2024 [ HONG KONG MOVIES 6 ] I just follow my own compass.” Jung Kook of BTS, the '21st Century Pop Artist,' ascended to global stardom with his debut solo single 'Seven (feat. Latto)' in July 2023. Achieving unprecedented success, Jung Kook became the first Asian solo artist to top th e Billboard HOT 100, Global 200, and Global 200 Excl. US charts. His single s 'Seven,' '3D (feat. Jack Harlow),' and 'Standing Next to You' all reached the top 10 of the Billboard HOT 100, making him the only K-pop solo artist to achieve this feat. His album ‘GOLDEN’ also made history by staying on the Billboard 200 for 24 consecutive weeks. Through exclusive, unseen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, alongside electrifying concert performances, this brand new film showcases Jung Kook’s eight-month journey, capturing his unwavering dedication and growth. Join Jung Kook as he shares his remarkable rise to fame and heartfelt moments with ARMY around the world in 'JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL'. MY BOO Can : Jong Gwai Yu Doh Oi d. Khomkrit Treewinmol Dharmthi Plangsilp, Punyawee Jungcharoen, Malylada Susri, Chalermopol Thikamoporntheerawong, Sutthirak Subvijitra, Phuang Kaewprasert, Tatchaya Supatanyasatit Rating : IIB Length: 125 mins. Openning September 18 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/Mu8lFLT5rv4 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] "My Boo" is a delightful romantic comedy with a supernatural twist. Joe, a struggling gamer, inherits an old house from his eccentric grandfather, only to discover it is inhabited by the charming ghost Anong and her ghostly companions Thongkorn and Thongyip. As Joe and the ghosts reluctantly agree to coexist, they transform their haunted home into Bangkok's hottest supernatural attraction. But as their business venture blossoms, so does an unexpected romance between Joe and Anong. Together, they face family drama, supernatural challenges, and the ultimate question: Can their love transcend the boundaries of life and death? 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 Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Carlos Chan Ka Lok Kyle Wong Kai Ho, Mathew Hung Cheuk Fai, Mung Kit, Rating : IIB Length : 104 mins. Opening November 6 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening September 19 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/FPijmQo5Bto [ 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. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Mei-chun's family seems to get along on the surface, but everyone holds a secret. Mei-chun desperately wants to see her father again; her brother hasn’t told anyone that he has separated from his wife; and her mother still feels guilty over her husband’s departure years ago. As Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, can the family mend its wounds? JOHATSU - INTO THIN AIR d. Andreas Hartmann, Arata Mori Rating : IIA Length : 86 mins. Opening September 19 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Every year, thousands of people vanish without a trace in Japan. Known as the Johatsu, or "the evaporated," they abandon their lives for various reasons, a troublesome relationship, mounting debts or threats from the mafia. Some get support from so-called "night moving" companies, which help people to disappear and start a new life somewhere else. Taking an intimate look at the phenomenon of "evaporating people," the film depicts the inner conflicts and attempts at reconciliation of those who have disappeared and those who have been left behind. MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU'RE NEXT d. Tensai Okamura Japanese Animation Opening September 20 2024 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 Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Keith Ng Shui Ting, To Yin Gor Length : 113 mins. Opening September 26 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/yuId0bB2LW0 fb : www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090464305290 ig : https://www.instagram.com/stuntman.film/ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] LEE Sam was the undisputed king of stunt choreography during the golden era of Hong Kong action cinema in the 80s. After a devastating stunt accident, Sam steps away from the industry for 30 years. However, his old friend, a veteran director, has now persuaded Sam to work as the stunt choreographer on what will be the director's last film. The only catch is that his film stars Wai - Sam's former stunt crew member who has since become a famous action star in his own right. Sam and Wai have a contentious history, with Sam's infamously overbearing and demanding personality clashing with Wai's own ego and ambition. By chance, Sam crosses paths with a young, ambitious stuntman named LEE Sai Long, who sees this as an opportunity to advance his career. Long is caught between Sam and his former protégé turned rival. At the same time, Long helps Sam to reconcile with his estranged daughter, Cherry. As Sam returns to the world he once dominated, he must confront his past, mend fences with Wai, and overcome their personal conflicts in order to deliver an epic final action spectacle for the director's swan song. However, in the midst of shooting a robbery heist, Sam's shortsightedness endangers the public, and members of his crew are arrested, causing him to be fired. As the pressure mounts and the stakes rise, Sam must decide what he's truly fighting for—reclaiming his former glory or reconnecting with the daughter he's taken for granted. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] An once-famous stunt director pursues a comeback but disrupts the relationship with his daughter in the process. THE CHRONICLES OF LIBIDOISTS Can : Por Long Nam Nui Lit : Wave Breakng Couple d. Gilles Yang Ya-che Wu Kang-Ren, Liu Chu-Ping, Alisia Liang Xianghua, Will Or Wai Lam Rating : III Length : 106 mins. Opening September 1 2024 Opening September 26 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] From the acclaimed director Yang Ya-che (Blue Gate Crossing; Girlfriend, Boyfriend) comes a cinematic exploration of love and longing in the neon-soaked streets of Taipei. This is a tale of four souls, each lost in their quest for sexual fulfillment, yet bound by a common yearning for something purer, something that might resemble love. Meet Lu, a trans female haunted by an incomplete sense of womanhood, chasing the elusive high of a transformative ecstasy. Her best friend, Queenie, is a wealthy heiress entangled in an arranged engagement to a gay man, seeking solace in the intricate ties of kinbaku. Their lives intersect with a heartbroken dom from Hong Kong, adrift in the city and nursing a lost love, and Single Pa, a culinary enthusiast and former romance writer, struggling to mend the fractures in his family life. BIG 816 d. Wei Te-Sheng Umin Boya, Pets Tseng, Tanaka Chie, Van Fan, Rose Yu, FeiFei Rating : IIA Length : 159 mins. Opening September 1 2024 (Preview) Opening September 26 2024 [ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMAS ] Welcome to Ward 816, a place filled with incredible children who are true warriors. The scars on them are badges symbolizing their strength in fighting various life threatening diseases. In this bustling ward, you'll meet: Yuan, who grew up in a zoo; Shi-yan, the clever inventor who hides inside a home-made robot; Luo Heng, the adventurous biker exploring the hospital hallways; Nuala, who wears skirts due to a lump on her bottom; Jia-nong, the music-loving melancholic girl; and Da-shan, experiencing the magic of first love in Jia-nong. Despite their parents' occasional arguments, they always come together to support one another when it matters most. Ward 816 is a place where joy and sorrow intertwine, and every moment is treasured, especially the chance to bid a proper farewell. "BIG" is a heartwarming drama revolving children that will make you laugh, cry and leave the theater feeling inspired to face the world with renewed enthusiasm. I, THE EXECUTIONER d. Ryoo SEung Wan Oh Dal-Su, Jung Hae-in Hwang Jung-min Opening September 30 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/6hwU9-Pqlm8 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Distributed by Megaton Entertainment Ltd, I, THE EXECUTIONER opens Sept 13th, mid-Autumn festival in Korea. Director Ryoo Seung-wan, HWANG Jung-min and JUNG Hae-In attended the press call and premiere screening of I, THE EXECUTIONER earlier in Cannes. They received a standing ovation of 10 mins after the premiere screening. I, THE EXECUTIONER tells the story of detective Seo Do-cheol and his Major Crime Investigation Division tirelessly track down criminals day and night, often at the expense of their personal lives. When the murder of a professor reveals links to past cases, suspicions of a serial killer arise, plunging the country into turmoil. As Major Crimes delves into the investigation, the killer taunts them by publicly releasing a teaser online, indicating the next victim, and intensifying the chaos. To tackle the escalating threat, the team brings in idealistic rookie officer Park Sun-woo, leading to unexpected twists in the case's trajectory. HIGH FORCES Can : NGAI GEI HONG SIN Lit : Crisis Flight d. Oxide Pang Chun Andy Lau Tak Wa, Zhang Zifeng, Qu Chuxiao, Tamia Liu Tao, Guo Xiaodong, Jiang Mengjie Opening Ocotber 3 2024 in Malaysia [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Gao Haojun is a former Special Police officer. One time while subduing robbers who were robbing a jewellery shop, Gao accidentally blinds his daughter, Xiaojun, which shatters his family and is guilt ridden as a result. After his wife, Yuan, leaves him with their daughter, Gao resigns from the police force and becomes an international security expert. Years later, Gao bumps into his ex-wife and daughter while boarding the luxurious Airbus A380. However, during the flight, 12 hijackers seize the plane and hold its 800 passengers hostage while at over 10,000 feet in the air. As the hijackers mercilessly kill passengers on the economy class, Gao steps forward and engages in a battle of brains and brawns against the hijackers where Xiaojun also secretly assists her father by providing him intel. [ SCREEN DAILY ] This action thriller takes places on a plane where a former SWAT member is caught up in a mid-air hijack with hostages including his own daughter. MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD Can : Fu Duk But d. Oliver Chan Siu Kuen Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Janis Pang Hang Ying, Fung So Bo, Patra Au Ka Man, Tai Bo, Johnny Hui (Keung Nei), Annie Man Chung Han Length : 111 mins. Opening at the 29th Busan International Film Festival Site : https://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=75991&c_idx=402&sp_idx=0&QueryStep=2 ANOTHER HOME Can : Yat Tai Siu Sik d. Frankie Sin Ho Yeung Documentary Length : 83 mnins. Opening at the 29th Busan International Film Festival Trailer : https://youtu.be/GaZOMFRhB_s Site : https://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=76008&c_idx=406&sp_idx=552&QueryStep=2 THE WAY WE TALK Can : Hong Ngor Gum Tin Jum Mor Suet d. Adam Wong Sau Ping Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Chung Suet Ying, Marco Ng Tsz Ho Length : 132 mins. Opening October 12 2024 @ BFL London Film Festival Site : https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=way-we-talk-lff24 [ 2024 BFL LONDON FILM FESTIVAL ] The complex lives of young deaf people are explored in all their intricacies in this earnest, superbly performed drama, set in contemporary Hong Kong. THE LAST DANCE Can : Por. Dei Yuk Lit : Breaking. Hell d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin Dayo Wong Tsz Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Paul Chun Pui, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Chung Suet Ying Opening November 14 2024 [ SCREEN DAILY ] A debt-ridden wedding planner finds unexpected success as a funeral planner, but he has to win over a traditional Taoist priest to stay in the business --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * TERRY LIN ONETAKE 2.0 DATE AND TIME : Sunday December 22 2024 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION: Yaamava' Theater Yaamava' Resort and Casino 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland CA 92346 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: JADE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.jadeentertain.com/home/ STUBHUB https://www.stubhub.com/event/153351680/ * TWINS SPIRIT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, December 7 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday September 1 2024 10 BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE - EPISODE NAGI d. Shunsuke Ishikawa Japanese Animation 9 INSIDE OUT 2 d. Kelsey Mann Disney Pixar Animation English Voices: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Ayo Edebiri, Lilimar, Grace Lu, Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green, Adele Exarchopoulos Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan, Paul Walter Hauser Cantonese Voices: Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Ivy So Nga Lam, Ah Jeng (Wong Ching Yi), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, LaiYing Tang, Gigi Cheung Man Chi, Harriet Yeung Sze Man, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Benz Hui Siu Hung 8 DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE d. Shawn Levy Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman 7 DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation 6 SUCCESSOR Can : Jau Wa Wa d. Yan Fei, Peng Damo Shen Teng, Ma Li 5 CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: OUR DINOSAUR DIARY d. Shinobu Sasaki Japanese Animation Cantonese Voices : Kimmy Wong Wai Chu, Rebecca Tam Suk Ying, Benny Wong Chi Ming, Rainbow Cheung Choi Hung, Pheobe Chow Yan Yan, Chan Chi Ying, Keung Lai Yee, Joey Hung Ka Ho 4 LONGLEGS d. Oz Perkins Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage 3 THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD Can : Jat Jik 3 d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Michael Tao Dai Yu, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Kenneth Lai Chun, Chu Tin 2 LOOK BACK d. Kiyotaka Oshiyama Japanese Animation 1 ALIEN: ROMULUS d. Fede Alvarez Cailee Spaeny, David Johnson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD AKA : TRIAD 3 Rating : III Opening August 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/4XcxrVMN3eQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] One of the most respected gang elders, Fa Kam is expected to be the gang’s next leader. However, when his three trusted underlings – Wah, Fei and Kwok – are robbed while transporting the gang's money, his future is put in jeopardy. When Wah discovers the stolen money's whereabouts, he must choose between between his boss and his two best friends. LOOK BACK Rating : IIA Length : 58 mins. Opening August 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/6PwY3ZUaPoY [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Fujino is an elementary student publishing 4-panel manga in a student publication. She receives high praise from her classmates until her teacher tells her that truant student, Kyomoto, wants to try her hand at a 4-panel manga. Their love of manga is the one thing connecting these contrary girls. One day, however, something happens to them that shatters everything... A heart-wrenching and impactful story of youth. SUCCESSOR Rating : IIB Length : 133 mins. Opening August 22 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/s80jji3mm_c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Poor dad, hardworking mom, dilapidated yard, broken son. How did the Ma family fall behind on the road to prosperity in Slinky Town? Ma Chenggang and Chunlan, who "have no oil in the soup and no money in their pockets," ride their donkey to work, living in poverty. Their son, Ma Jiye, is their only hope of turning their fate around. Ma Jiye is very promising, excelling academically every year, tough and determined. But as Ma Jiye grows up, he gradually perceives that the people around him are becoming more and more strange... BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE - EPISODE NAGI Rating : I Length : 91 mins. Opening August 22 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3mNQ9hkYxWA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "That's a hassle." That was Seishiro Nagi's favourite phrase when he lived his dull life as a second-year high schooler. Little did he know, his life was about to change dramatically. Reo Mikage, a classmate who harbored dreams of winning the World Cup, stumbled upon Nagi's hidden skill. This discovery not only inspired Nagi to play soccer but also ignited a wave of excitement among his classmates and the soccer world. One day, he receives an invitation to the mysterious BLUE LOCK Project. What awaits him there is an encounter with the finest strikers assembled from across the country. Nagi’s dream of becoming the best, alongside Reo, will take this prodigy to a world he’s never known, a world where his hidden talent will shine. A true "genius" can only be shaped when someone discovers him....now, striker Seishiro Nagi's incredible talent and ego will set the soccer world ablaze. CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: OUR DINOSAUR DIARY Cantonese Voices : Kimmy Wong Wai Chu, Rebecca Tam Suk Ying, Benny Wong Chi Ming, Rainbow Cheung Choi Hung, Pheobe Chow Yan Yan, Chan Chi Ying, Keung Lai Yee, Joey Hung Ka Ho Rating : I Length : 105 mins. Opening August 9 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/Cp7T1zUj85U Trailer : https://youtu.be/psHkH-O3Yf8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Shinchan is really excited about the coming summer holiday! What's amazing about this summer is that there is a special news that shocks the whole world — A “Dinosaur Park” that revives extinct dinosaursis opened in Tokyo! What’s more, the Kasukabe Team receives a special invitation to explore the new park! The team enjoys the facilities in the world-renowned “Dinosaur Park” while having a close look on giant dinosaurs, and become so excited about everything they see! After opening of the park, a dinosaur fever is all the rage worldwide! At the same time, Shiro meets a little dinosaur called "Nana" at the riverside. As Shinchan and his friends beg sincerely, Nana becomes a member of the Nohara family, living together with Shinchan and Shiro, and creates a lot of wonderful memories. However, when Shinchan is enjoying this unique summer, dinosaurs suddenly escape from the park and rush into Tokyo! How will this "Dinosaur Crisis" end? What is the secret behind Nana's appearance? DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY Rating : I Length : 115 mins. Opening August 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/GktbJxlVhGc [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The 43rd theatrical outing for the 2D animated 'Doraemon' series, produced to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the birth of the original author. Nobita is practicing his recorder, which he is not very good at, for a school concert when a mysterious girl, Mikka, appears. She is looking for a music expert to play with her in order to revive the "Hall of Music " on a planet where music is an energy source. ------------ For the week starting August 31 2024 (Week 35) 5 HEY HEY OK! 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Oxford Ave., Los Angeles CA 90029 Starlight Whittier Village Cinemas 7038 Greenleaf Avenue Whittier CA 90602 USC School of Cinematic Arts George Lucas Building 900 W 34th St., Los Angeles CA 9007 SAN DIEGO Digital Gym Cinema 110 Market St., San Diego CA 92101 TORONTO Innis Town Hall Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave., Toronto ON M5S 1J5 Canada Seattle TBA --------------------- ------------ WELL GO USA PRESENT TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN https://wellgousa.com/films/twilight-warriors-walled Opening August 9 2024 in North America --------------------------------- CHIME CANADA PRESENT ONCE UPON A TIME IN HKDSE https://www.thechime.ca/ Opening August 31 2024 @ 7 PM in Toronto U of T Innis Town Hall Innis College 2 Sussex Ave., Toronto ON M5S 1J5 Canada https://www.thechime.ca/event-details/once-upon-a-time-in-hkdse-toronto Opening September 8 2024 @ 6:30 PM in Calgary Globe Cinema 617 8 Ave. SW Calgary AB T2P 1H! https://www.showpass.com/once-upon-a-time-in-hkdse/ Opening September 14 2024 @ 1 PM in Vancouver VIFF Centre Vancityt Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour St. Vancouver BC V6B 3M7 Canada https://www.thechime.ca/event-details/once-upon-a-time-in-hkdse-vancouver ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com