From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (February 22 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. Alex Fong Lik Sun who celebrates his birthday on February 26th B. actress Lee Ying who passed away at age 70 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2024/02/28) Maggie Cheung Ho Yee has been in film for many years but has never played a cop. She has rarely worked on action scenes either. This time in the Lunar New Year film ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG) she played a cop who has never solved a big case for the first time. She said that she has always been very afraid of sudden loud noises, even when working on Early Republic series fire crackers would scare her. This time she got a push to overcame a long time obstacle. "At the beginning I never thought about making this movie, but I thought the script was special. In the past decade or so Hong Kong has never seen this type of cops and robbery subject. So I played the intermediary and made connections for investors. Later the director told me he had a female role that would be pretty fun, and would have scenes with (Aaron) Kwok Fu Sing, Yam Yin Chai (Richie Jen) and (Gordon) Lam Ka Tung. So I took it." Cheung Ho Yee said that this time her performance was a complete breakthrough for her. She remembered the most that Temple Street had a road block for 7 days for the shoot. She even revealed that she asked the director whether she could avoid shooting a fire. "The director had a difficult look on his face and said no way, impossible. He told me to train in running. I would have a double, but even with the double, I would perform most the action scenes. For several days on Temple street, I thought I was going to die from running. The shoot constantly had bad takes. Although the shoot was rough, when the production wrapped I felt I was finally able to do it. I deeply understood the hardship of being an action actor." Cheung Ho Yee in recently rarely had film and television work. She said that she would continue to work on screen and also hope to be a creator. "I want to make film and television work that would be able to touch the soul and bring everyone energy, so people in darkness would be able to see the light. I don't dare to say I want to become a light tower and guide everyone, I would be pleased with just being a little light bulb." * (2024/02/28) Michelle Wai Sze Nga two days ago appeared on a Metro Radio interview. Nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress with the film READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2), she admitted that her 16 years of persistence has not been wasted; she even said that while watching the live announcements when her co-star Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) was nominated for Best Supporting Actress she was already moved to tears. Then when she learned that she was nominated for Best Actress she cried again. She pointed out that she would need to prepare her speech. "Over 16 years many people have helped me, I need to thank so many people. (Would you wear something super sexy?) Nothing to see, do I show my ribs? I don't mind being sexy, the most important is being pretty. Actually I would like the most to walk the red carpet with Sister Kam Yin Ling, perhaps I would coordinate with her a little." Speaking of her co-star and friend Carlos Chan Ka Lok would be a father soon, she said that she was happy for him and even offered to be the godmother. However Ka Lok has yet to agree. Speaking of her declaring that when Ka Lok would have a child, she would get married. Would she "pay the bill"? She mischievously said, "Kids say the darnest thing, actors can't be trusted. Not to mention that I never said which child Ka Lok would have when I would get married!" Then she changed the subject. She said that many people have confused her with Shiga Lin, which led to jokes galore. "Everyone please stop congratulating my Papa. Because of the constant confusion, every time K Lok's wife announced marriage and pregnancy, someone would congratulate my Papa." Nancy Sit Ka Yin just happened to return to the radio, mistook her for Shiga Lin and congratulated her. Wai Sze Nga awkwardly denied that and asked Sit Ka Yin to congratulate her on her Hong Kong Film Awards nomination. Sister Ka Yin talked about her friend of many years Lee Ying, who earlier passed away after a fall at home. She said at first she could not believe it, but after communicating with many friends she finally was able to confirm the news. She remembered that they have worked together at RTV as early as their 20s and they were very close. Several years ago she even invited her to be a guest on her show CANTOPOP AT 50, later due to the pandemic they no longer saw each other. Hence when she heard the bad news she was very saddened; she even revealed that Sandra Lang (Sin To Lai) also suffered a fall recently. Sister Ka Yin pointed out that these accidents made her suddenly realized that as she grew older she had to be careful and not fall. She even stated that even when bathing she would not dare to close the door completely. She would leave a gap for someone to hear her in case she called for help. She even revealed that she would bathe very quickly, and her daughter has urged her to slow down and put safety first. * (2024/02/27) The 17th Asian Film Awards would take place on March 10th at the West Kowloon Cultural District Xiqu Centre Theatre. TVB J2 would exclusively broadcast the event live. A group of Asian film industry elite would gather in Hong Kong and vie for various awards. This year 35 films from 24 nations and regions were nominated in 16 categories. 4 nominated Hong Kong films included THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI), TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI), IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT JI HA), FLY ME TO THE MOON (DAN YUEN YUN CHEUNG GAU); Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Tse Wing Yan and director Cheuk Yik Him would compete respectively for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best New Actor, Best New Director and other awards. The jury president would be famous Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the first time a Japanese director held the post in 17 years. This year's 4 youth ambassadors would be Will Or Wai Lam, Hio Miyazawa, Liu Kuan-Ting, and Mario Maurer. Mainland star Zhao Liying would receive the 17th Asian Film Award AFA Next Generation Award. She would also attend the event in person to accept the award. Zhao Liying said, "Thank you Asian Film wards. Film has brought us a lot of time together. I look forward to be with everyone by the harbor of Hong Kong on March 10th. I am very grateful and value every award, the award would tell you your life hasn't been wasted in this period. People need encouragement, I am no exception." Faced with fierce competition in the film industry, Zhao Liying felt that felt that in order to maintain the passion and the motivation for her show business career she must truly like what she was doing. She said, "At this level, I have already gotten a lot; but I still am able to persist because I truly like performing, cherish and relish it. It motivates me more than the external temptations. From the performance angle, every character is the most challenging. I very much enjoy challenging different types of character. An actor's performance somewhat resembles magic tricks, what the viewers watch is whether the end is exciting or not. We are responsible for how to perform the trick, and that process can preserve the mystery." Speaking of her future plan or goal in her show business career, Zhao Liying said, "I have goals, but I wouldn't set an complete plan for myself because many good characters and good scripts come by chance and not by choice. When your experience, your performance has reached that level, many things would just happen. I too have always been changing and growing, at different levels what I care the most definitely aren't the same, I like this type of growth." * (2024/02/27) The John Chiang Jr. (Chinag Cheuk Man) starred, father John Chiang Dai Wai guest starred Lunar New Year film ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG) broke the HK$ 15 million mark at the box office. Two nights ago the father and son along with director Albert Mak Kai Kwong went to an audience appreciation show. Funnily the audience appreciation event turned into revealing secrets. John Gor who never swore was asked to use foul language in the film by the director, making his face turn red from using foul language on the big screen for the first time. The director revealed that John Gor asked for a water scene, which also took place on the coldest day in Hong Kong this winter when even the city was in single digit temperature. John Gor said that because he has been in film for decades, he has made 50 or 60 death scenes whether he was standing, sitting or sleeping. By chance he saw a puddle on the ground, he thought falling into it would make a a pretty splash. John Gor and son John Chiang Jr. (Cheuk Man) in the interview first joked that this time the director made them act, because the director first asked Cheuk Man then asked him to guest star. He only agreed because of his son. Was he pleased with the box office? John Gor felt that it was a little short, so he hoped even more viewers would go to support the film. He praised that Hong Kong film truly was decent; and pointed out that he has already run to 6 audience appreciation events and he would continue. As for Cheuk Man's performance in the film, John Gor encouraged him, "I consider the performance OK, but still has room for improvement. His first time playing such an important character wasn't easy, the pressure was great; actually even experienced actors would have pressure each time when making a movie." John Gor said that he would gladly work with his son Cheuk Man more, but he felt that now was already the era of the young people. Speaking of his wife Maggie Li Lin Lin's return to film ALL SHALL BE WELL (CHUNG GUM YI HAU) also won an award and even became the second Hong Kong film in history to win the Berlin Film Festival Teddy Award Best Feature Film, John Gor said that his wife was very happy to be able to take place in the production and thought it was very rare because she was retired for over 30 years when she suddenly took this film. As for whether his wife in the future would still make movies, he would respect her decision. He too hoped that his wife would return, because this business had no retirement and the acting bug would always be there. Cheuk Man also said, "Of course I hope to have a chance to work with Mama, it would be a very valuable memory. I already want to cherish the time spent with my parents, if I have a movie it would be even more perfect." Speaking of Lee Ying's sudden passing, John Gor revealed that while Lee Ying returned to Hong Kong before the Lunar New Year they met for dinner. At the time she was in great spirit. He never thought that she would suddenly fall. Seniors really can't fall, so he has been very careful. Cheuk Man said that Lee Ying watched him grow up, may she rest in peace. * (2024/02/26) Former RTV actress Lee Ying was retired for many years. Yesterday she was rumored to have passed away in Canada at age 70. Her friend in Vancouver Gigi Wong Suk Yee confirmed the news. Once in a 7 year relationship with Lee Ying, Damien Lau Chung Yan stayed in touch and never heard her mention any illness. Lee Ying took part in the RTV training class and then joined the entertainment industry, starring many series and became the top actress at the station. Her classmates included Mary Hon Man Lei, Johnny Mak Tong Hung and Damien Lau Chung Yan. She and Lau Chung Yan once dated for 7 years. Yesterday when Lee Ying was rumored to have passed away in Canada, Lau Chung Yan had no idea. "We stayed in touch, but I haven't heard her talk about any illness." He said that he would have to ask around then quickly hung up. Lee Ying's friend, Gigi Wong Suk Yee who is currently in Vancouver confirmed the news. She revealed that she was informed around 2PM yesterday afternoon. "At the time I was very shocked, the call from my brother's wife. She played mahjong with Lee Ying and was very close. She said that another artist Cheung Wai Yee was on the scene at the time. (How did Lee Ying pass away?) She fell several days ago, but didn't see a doctor. She told her friends that it was only a sprain, but when we asked to see her she said no. We asked her to come out and she was unwilling. A friend then cooked and put the food at her door. I just returned to Vancouver on the 18th and was set to see Lee Ying tomorrow. Yesterday when I called her she was still fine." Wong Suk Yee said that yesterday morning a friend called Lee Ying but no one answered, so the friend went to visit in person and saw Lee Ying in bed. Lee Ying said that she did not feel well and was nauseous, with the left side of her face and the corner of her eye bruised, and her speech slurred, so the friend called an ambulance and contacted Cheung Wai Yee. When Cheung Wai Yee arrived, Lee Ying's eyes were reacting. After the emergency medical team arrived they began CPR, but after half a hour it was to no avail. Lee Ying's two daughters immediately booked flights to Vancouver from Hong Kong to take care of their mother's affair, and revealed that Lee Ying has always resided in Hong Kong. She only returned to Vancouver this Valentine's Day to perform for a children's hospital there next month. Wong Suk Yee also said that when Lee Ying was waiting to give birth she stayed at her place and joked that when their children grew up they would have to make the match. Wong Suk Yee admitted, "I originally wanted to wait for the family to make the announcement, but the matter has already spread to the Hong Kong friends circle. Since I was considered to have the first hand account, so I would be the one to tell it in order to keep the rumors from spreading wildly." Lee Ying in 1984 quickly wed Shum Hoi Kin after several months of dating and emigrated to Canada, unfortunately after several years they ended up in divorce. Lee Ying took care of their two daughters alone. She has returned to Hong Kong to make television series but did not produced many. Her daughter Winnie Shum Wing Ting in 2004 took part in the Miss Hong Kong pageant and joined the business. In recent years she has become a flight attendant and eased out of the business. Lee Ying also guest starred in last year's film release TWELVE DAYS (12 YUT), playing the mother in law role at the wedding banquet. * (2024/02/25) The Ray Yeung Yiu Ho directed and directed movie about lesbians ALL SHALL BE WELL (CHUNG GUM YI HAU) has become the second Hong Kong film in history to win the Berlin Film Festival "Teddy Award" Best Feature Film. ALL SHALL BE WELL's leads Patra Au Ka Man and Maggie Li Lin Lin upon receiving the news could not be happier, especially Li Lin Lin because the film was her return to the big screen after many years. "When ALL SHALL BE WELL would be released in Hong Kong everyone please strongly support it!" Yesterday the 74th Berlin Film Festival announced ALL SHALL BE WELL would receive the Teddy Award Best Feature Film. It would be 26 years since a Hong Kong film previously won the prize at the 48th Berlin Film Festival in 1998, with the Stanley Kwan Kam Peng directed HOLD YOU TIGHT (YUET FAI LOK YUET DOR LOK) . ALL SHALL BE WELL would be the new film from the 2019 film SUK SUK's director Yeung Yiu Hoi. The story began with two lesbians' relationship, on one hand examining he subject from a new angle, on the other also hoping to explore the current "LGBTQ+" rights in Hong Kong. Yeung Yiu Hoi said on social media, "Super happy! We received the Teddy Award at the Berlin Film Festival! I want to thank the ALL SHALL BE WELL actors and team for making my dream come true! Yeung Yiu Hoi then sentimentally said, "Since 2020 when the journey to create the ALL SHALL BE WELL screenplay began, it finally was able to hold its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival 4 years later. We are very honored to have the viewers and film critics' response with waves of good reviews, winning the Teddy Award is the bonus! ALL SHALL BE WELL will open in Hong Kong soon, I hope viewers would also like this movie. We cannot wait to bring ALL SHALL BE WELL back to Hong Kong! Last night was a journey of a dream come true, I hope to be able to share this joy from afar with Au Ka Man and other colleagues who are not present." Au Ka Man yesterday was very happy when she received the news. "This morning when I got up I got the news from Director Yeung. I am very happy. Our team's effort has been recognized. When I saw the photo of the director with the Teddy Award and the team's celebration, I was very happy!" Maggie Li Lin Lin excitedly said, "First, I want to congratulate director Yeung Yu Hoi and everyone on ALL SHALL BE WELL. I benefit a lot from having the opportunity to take part in the performance. ALL SHALL BE WELL's Berlin Film Festival Teddy Award Best Feature Film is the best reward for the director and the entire team's collaborative effort. When ALL SHALL BE WELL would be released in Hong Kong, everyone please strongly support it!" The 75 year old Li Lin Lin has retired from on screen performance for many years. This time she returned for ALL SHALL BE WELL, her husband John Chiang Dai Wai made the connection; director Yeung Yiu Hoi through Chiang Dai Wai invited Li Lin Lin to perform. Li Lin Lin recalled when she finished reading the script. She said that for years she has received offers to perform, but they were either mother or grandmother roles. This time the character had her own goal and will, a real character instead of just someone else's mother or grandmother. The character drew her to agree to perform. * (2024/02/25) Edan Lui Cheuk On yesterday attended a cosmetic brand opening ceremony and drew over 100 fans to show their support. Edan revealed that lately he has been busy with dance training for MIRROR's new music video. "We got a foreign choreographer to choreograph and we had to dance very strongly, highly demanding physically." Earlier Edan said that if his film THE MOON THIEVES (DOH YUET JEH)'s box office would exceed HK$ 40 million he would show his "August 15th". Although the box office has already reached half the mark, fans urged him to pay up. Would he consider showing half first? Edan joked, "When did I say August 15th? Several days ago I posted an old I SWIM photo on social media, it happened to be shot on August 15th. People asked me if I treated that like paying up? They thought I would skip out on the debt, I am a responsible person. (Have you been working out in advance?) How? Let's wait and see, next time I wouldn't speak so casually." Earlier Edan, Jer Lau Ying Ting and ERROR member Fatboy while paying a New Year visit to Sandra Ng Kwan Yu ran into Charmaine Sheh Si Man. He happily said, "At the time we even played mahjong together. She was super fun. I have been watching her television series since I was little. I never thought that I would have a chance to play mahjong with her. (Did her presence stun you?) She put on no air at all, she was super nice. We asked her for acting advice. She said that she has seen all of KING MAKER season one. (Did you talk about working together?) For now I don't dare to say. If the opportunity would present itself of course it would be great, being able to work with an actor with so much experience. I hope when (Sandra) Ng Kwan Yu would start production on a movie, I would have the chance to work with Ah Sheh." * (2024/02/24) Louis Cheung Kai Chung and Michael Ning (Bak Ji) were classmates at the Academy of Performing Arts, privately they were as close as brothers. However they have rarely worked together on screen, 7 years after ZOMBIOLOGY: ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT (GUM MAN DA SONG SI) they reunited for the Lunar New Year film THE MOON THIEVES (DOH YUET JEH). Ah Chung felt that they both have grown in their performance, as they were full of chemistry. Bak Ji said that he was already used to Ah Chung slapping him in the film, because since they were little he has been his "human punching bag". Ah Chung joked that in the film he already "repaid the debt' as his face was swollen from Luna Shaw Mei Kwan's slap. Ah Chung in the film was responsible for shooting and action scenes, Bak Ji was responsible for explosions. Even so, Ah Chung said, "They seemed dangerous but actually were very safe. Fight scenes weren't too numerous either, because my first movie with director Yuen Kim Wai I didn't even have a single line. I fought from when the workday started to the end, super rough, in comparison this time was super comfortable." Bak Ji said that explosion scenes had certain danger, but were also very exciting. "They felt very cool and very scary, the most memorable scene was explaining to Edan (Lui Cheuk On) and Anson Lo (Lo Hon Ting) how to blow up a safe. During the shoot, sparks from the lead fell onto the table top that was filled with firework and fire crackers and led to a series of explosions. I really was very scared, at the time everyone knew something was wrong. In particular Edan and I sat the closest to the flammable material, so before the director even yelled cut we have already scattered. After this time, I realized this type of dangerous scenes truly required a lot of care, because no one would care about you." Bak Ji from working with Ah Chung again felt that he has already reached a different level. He no longer just had his mind on his own acting but also on the whole picture. In the process he kept studying with the director and the actors, in order to make the movie even better. "My vision is rather narrow, not yet able to see the end. I would only think about how to do better, not to make any mistake." Speaking of Ah Chung getting slapped by Shaw Mei Kwan, who played Anson Lo's mother, the pain could be felt even through the camera. Ah Chung said that Shaw Mei Kwan was his Academy of Performing Arts elder; no more needed to be said about working with experts, as soon as they took their marks they act. "I told her no need to hold back since I hope for one straight take, so each time we got it down with one take. However we shot from many angles. When I got home and looked at the mirror I thought I got fat from eating, but actually my face was swollen. The worst part was the character had to completely lack expression. After the first take I felt the force, the second take I still had to act as nothing happened. I couldn't dodge." As for Ah Chung slapping Bak Ji, Bak Ji said that before the production he already told Ah Chung to quickly slap once then it would be OK. "Because since we were little, Ah Chung has trained in kung fu, including Wing Chun and boxing. For all of them he has asked me to take a punch, and I have tried them all. I know how hard he hits, but after he hit he would always say it was very soft and tell me to 'eat' another one. He would end up punching ten or twenty times." Shooting on location in Japan, Bak Ji said that he had a scene in the car ride around Tokyo with Ah Chung, Edan, Anson Lo. It felt very comfortable. Ah Chung joked, "You might be happy, I was like a chauffeur driving from morning to night. In the whole scene Bak Ji fell asleep, whatever the job was he could sleep for a day and get paid." Bak Ji joked that to be deeply asleep when the cameras rolled would be rather difficult. Speaking of their experience in Japan, they went to a public rest room to relieve themselves at an intersect, the design of which had almost no cover. Bak Ji joked, "It was really civilized, relying on mutual trust." Ah Chung revealed that the funniest was when he kept his head lowered and ate breakfast in front of Keung To and Edan. Because every shot had to catch him keep eating noodles, he finally had 8 bowls. By the third one his stomach already hurt. * (2024/02/24) Dr. Albert Yeung Sau sing earlier led Emperor artists to a New Year group visit. Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun and others attended. Nominated with the film READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2) for Best Actress, Wai Sze Nga joked that having a chance at the prize this year absolutely was a lucky first shot. Emperor Group chief Dr. Yeung Sau Sing along with many of the company's management earlier at the Emperor Hotel in Wanchai held a Year of the Dragon New Spring group visit. Many of the company's artists attended, like Choi Cheuk Yin, Kwan Chi Bun, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Wai Sze Nga, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Chan Kwok Bong, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Shek Sau, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Elly, Aiden Hung Jor Sing, Andy Lai Chin Fung, Kenneth Lai Chun, Dark Wong Ming Tak, Angela Hui Ching Wan and Polly Lau Yeuk Bo. Because Gillian Chung Yun Tung after completing her Twins concerts was on vacation overseas, Hins Cheung King Hin was on vacation with his parents and Gin Lee returned to Malaysia to spend the Lunar New Year with her family, they were unable to attend. However, Joey Yung Cho Yi who just completed her U.S. tour rushed to the hotel upon landing in Hong Kong and made a surprise appearance before the evening ended. Ah Sa has not feel well after completing her concert. Although she still had to take medication, she still made an appearance to see everyone. In addition, earlier nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress with READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2), Wai Sze Nga said that to be nominated for a film award before the New Year was like getting the early shot in. She of course would really like to win, and her current mood was extreme excitement because the nomination proved that the effort of the READY O/R ROT team has not been wasted. She hoped to be able to continue to make even more good movies in the Year of the Dragon, and continue to make the film subject of READY O/R KNOT 3. She would even try stage performance to expand on her experience. Finally she wished for everyone in Hong Kong would get to work in the New Year. As for Sammy Sum Chun Hin, he and girlfriend Yanny Chan Yan Yin have been in a relationship for 6 years. When would they get married? He said, "Soon! Everyone would find out then, haha!" * (2024/02/23) The Lunar New Year film TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2) has already exceeded HK$ 30 million at the box office. Yesterday the TABLE elders Bowie Wu Fung, Helena Law Lan, Peter Lai Bei Tat, "cousin" Tony Wu Tsz Tung and director Sunny Chan Wing Sun went to the cinema for an audience appreciation event for a close contact with the audience. They played games, gave away lucky pin wheels and autographed poster and announced the benefit of free screenings for seniors. Brother Sau said, "Old buddies is the movie good? this movie is the director's work of sincerity. Before the shoot the film has gone through careful consideration, now the performance is exceptionally good as it becomes the Lunar New Year box office champion." Brother Sau even mentioned that his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren came to pay him a New Year visit and he gave away big lai see. Everyone was very happy. After the audience appreciation event, everyone went to districts of Kwun Tong and Sun Po Kong to give away lucky pin wheels. People rushed to accept the pin wheels from TABLE's three great elders in a very cheerful atmosphere. * (2024/02/23) Nick Cheung Ka Fai two nights ago attended his film WOLF HIDING (NO CHIU)'s advanced screening for friends. Speaking of the production, he revealed that before the production began the film company hired a Korean action director to train the actors. The film had many action scenes like fighting, gang fights, assassination and revenge, because the director really like Hong Kong action films that felt solid and real; but he joked that after the production began he realized that the action scenes in the film had nothing to do at all with the training. However it actually did help because it trained them physically and mentally; in addition, although action scenes would inevitably have a little bumps and bruises, he did not get hurt. As for the most memorable, Ka Fai pointed out that because the film was shot during the pandemic, society came to a halt. In addition because he had to shot on location in the mainland and Macau, he twice experienced the 21 day quarantine period. The feeling at the time was rather horrible and the impression was also very deeply ingrained. He even revealed that during the quarantine period in the hotel room were a treadmill and dumb bells, but continuously doing the same type of exercises was getting really dull. Thus he wanted to experience the feeling of running naked. He even joked, "After trying it I felt it was no big deal, perhaps if I tried it outside the impact would be even bigger, haha." Since the film was already released in the mainland, how was the box office? He said that the film has made over 200 million yuan RMB and he was pleased, but he lamented the current film industry atmosphere. He described the global economy and film both seemed to have into very unstable and cold climate. "Our entire lives have been spent on film. People in the industry, no matter the geography, under this climate can only do our best. Because this change seems to be unprecedented, we also have no way to forecast what the future will be like or when it would become the past or return to warmth. Of course this type of unstable climate would be concerning, everyone can only continue their hard work." Ka Fai earlier fulfilled a promise to his family, taking a few days off during the Spring Festival for a vacation before immediately returning o work. He said that lately he has been busy commuting between Hong Kong and Thailand for the post product work of the film he directed and starred in, PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG). The process is almost 80% done and he hoped that the film would make a mid year release. * (2024/02/23) The Carlos Chan Ka Lok starred, Benny Lau Wai Hang directed Emperor Motion Picture WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO YUN GA) would open on March 14th. On the eve of its opening, the film has been invited to take part in the 18th season of the Asian Pop Up Cinema film festival in Chicago. Chan Ka Lok would even receive the Bright Star Award. He and the director would fly to Chicago to accept the honor and have close distance interaction with viewers there. Chan Ka Lok said about receiving overseas film festival recognition, "I feel very happy, very honored. Being able to have the general public's recognition in my career is a shot of confidence for me, giving me even more confidence, more motivation to walk this performing business journey." The last time Ka Lok flew overseas to participate in a film festival was already eight years ago for HAPPINESS (HUNG WON SI NGOR). He said, "This time I will be attending a film festival in Chicago with WE ARE FAMILY. I am very excited. Chicago is a city I haven't been to yet, I hope to go and take a glimpse, and have more interactions with friends who like Hong Kong films there." Did he long for commendation for acting? He admitted, "I believe as long as I put my heart into it, I would have the chance to receive an award. I wouldn't force anything. Personally I feel I still have time, I can wait -- even until age60; but the reason I want one as soon as possible is for my family to be able to see it, to let them know that I have worked hard, I have put my heart into it." * (2024/02/22) Louis Cheung Kai Chung and Michael Ning (Bak Ji) worked together on the Emperor Motion Picture THE MOON THIEVES (DOH YUET JEH). In the film they along with Edan Lui Cheuk On and Anson Lo Hon Ting began a watch heist operation. Ah Chung and Bak Ji have been buddies for many years, but MOON was their second collaboration. Personally they were full of chemistry, as they said that their friendship brought them into character. They did not need too many tricks to explain their history. This time they went to Japan for the film shoot and said that the production went very smoothly. They were even able to experience the stunt performances of Hong Kong and Japan. Ah Chung pointed out that the film as a Lunar New Year film added to their burden, many viewers mistook it for a comedy. However this time had frequent action scenes, the story was very intense. They hoped viewers would be surprised. In the film the four accepted the mission Keung To arranged. As the team they worked together closely and also performed the brotherhood between the four. Ah Chung as the leader said that he instead had less action scenes. "However the cinematographer really likes me, the shot of other people chatting would still be dragged to me having noodles. For the shot, I had 8 bowls of noodles because I didn't want to pretend. In the end after finishing this scene I had stomach pain and had to exercise to make up for it!" Because the film had many explosion and action scenes, Bak Ji with his years of stage experience said, "The film would have real props. In one scene I really accidentally lit some prop gun powder, wow, Edan who was next to me and I saw it. We didn't care whether the director has yelled cut or not, we immediately ran for our lives. All of these you can't experience from the stage." Ah Chung has already worked with MIRROR members many times. Working together again on the film, Ah Chung said, "Ah Keung's performance this time was very manly, no longer only has youth. He very solidly performed with the team. I sensed that they have jumped out of their comfort zone. Everyone has been working very hard, making this performance's style happen with a realistic feeling. Edan and Ah Lo are very talented, willing to try many methods and very gladly discuss the scripts. This performance you would see them perform without their idol halo." Bak Ji worked with MIRROR members for the first time. He said, "Working with them for the first time, I learn that they are very fiery hot idols. However their performance surprises me. Edan is very willing to ask questions, he would stand from the audience's point of view to think about what they are thinking. He would even look for bugs in the scripts together; Ah Lo would even hold dinner meetings, leading the team to discuss the script. He really wants to do the job well. Finally I have the opportunity to understand why everyone would appreciate them." * (2024/02/22) Best Actor Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Louis Cheung Kai Chung and director Andrew Lau Wai Keung two nights ago attended the Society of Cinematographers (Hong Kong) Ltd. 36th anniversary banquet. Other guests included Arthur Wong Ngok Tai, Soi Cheang Pou Soi, Chin Kar Lok and Ng Chi Hung. With his hair in a bun, Ka Tung revealed that he has always wanted to grow his hair long to have new possibilities. As a member of the "Hong Kong Film Development Council' he hoped to have more communication with the chair and other council members, and offer ideas for the government to strongly support film creation. "Before making I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG) I grew it to shoulder length, but the art director asked me to cut it short. The next day I saw Producer (Andy) Lau Tak Wa, who actually asked me why not put it in a bun." Ka Tung pointed out that he has red to grow his hair long for two years, to around shoulder length, in hopes for directors to be able to see a different him. Performance wise he might have another possibility. Next time if the director asked him to cut his hair, would he refuse to cut it? He said, "In the front of film salary don't be so stubborn!" Earlier he grew his hair long for two years before cutting his hair to start work, in other words he waited two full years before having a job? Ka Tung chuckled, "That's right, it was terrible back then! However now the film market isn't much better, this year starting production would not be easy. I really have to discuss with the government how to provide even more support." He cited that some films' performance has been a little different than expected, they were a little short. Even with some "surprise hit" films, the performance was not too great, still a little off. Ka Tung is a member of the "Hong Kong Film Development Council". He hoped to have more communication with the chair and other council members. "We can chat, because I am a member of the support committee I would have meetings about how to support the film industry. I would make some constructive suggestions. I feel we are now facing creative issues, so we need to have stronger support." Director Lau Wai Keung just finished DUMPLING QUEEN, a film with Ma Li. Currently it is in post production and might be able to make a release within this year. He said that DUMPLING would be a biographical picture with a Hong Kong brand as the story backdrop. Before production began he conducted the full research. The story also attracted him so he agreed to direct. Lau Wai Keung revealed that this time the film would bring back the 70's Hong Kong. He deliberately built a Wanchai pier set in Foshan to bring the old Hong Kong back to the audience. Directing a drama this time, Lau Wai Keung stated that he has been used to making action explosion scenes. Many have asked him why would he make a drama. "I thought it would be a pretty new attempt, but actually it has been rougher than making action films. The film had many emotions and a struggle story, all of which would be touching. A woman who grew up in Qingdao came to Hong Kong alone, from taking care of her two daughters as a street vendor to becoming a publicly trade company worth HK$ 7 billion. Aside from capturing her struggle, the film also would have a lot of intricacies and woman sentiments." In the future would he continue to challenge dramatic films? He said that he would not focus only on one subject. This time he made the film completely because the story attracted him. Actually currently he already has several other scripts in preparation, including a detective subject and a 1950s Hong Kong spy film. * (2024/02/22) Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and Maggie Cheung Ho Yee starred in the Lunar New Year film ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG) after over a week in release received raves not only for the story having tears within laughter, and the unnatural brainwashing of "say thank you" and "sorry", but also fresh and outstanding characters in the film. They were a snapshot of the Hong Kong lower class. The entire film was also shot in different places in Hong Kong, which made it an uniquely Hong Kong film that has been missing for a long time. ROB N ROLL's story had three wasted middle aged men at the end of their ropes in an absurd comedy, when they forced to commit robbery together. The film even had a part when two bags of money vanished without a trace.......Playing "Lap Shui" Ka Tung and his buddy "Useless Fa" Siu Chai had a scene together, in which they were both tied up and trapped in a dark and tight taxi trunk. In close distance, Ka Tung even had to stick his hand into Siu Chai's pant pocket to find a mobile phone and call for help. Siu Chai recalled, "The trunk was very small, so crowded that we could feel each other's breathes. The director even wanted us to be a little ambiguous, wanting me to pull the tape off Ka Tung's mouth with mine. Ka Tung and I even swapped spit. His hand was searching frantic, I couldn't help but scream good once. After shooting one night I felt like my whole body was shattered." ROB N ROLL's director and writer Mak Kai Kwong has been an executive director on many Johnnie To Kei Fung films. To Kei Fung also showed his support and shot a video to grade several of his disciples. To Kei Fung said, "I just watched Mak Kai Kwong, Ah Bun (Chan Wai Bun), Ah Ching (Man Yuen Ching)'s film, I thought it was just that.....it had many places that needed to be discussed! However at least among this year's Hong Kong Lunar New Year films, I think this one is probably the best." [ In Production Now/Soon ] LITTLE RED SWEET Can : Hung Dau Lit : Red Bean d. Vincent Chow Wing Simon Yam Tat, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Fung So Bo, Fong Ping ALL SHALL BE WELL Can : Chung Gum Yi Hau Lit : From Now On d. Ray Yeung Yiu Hoi Patra Au Ga Man, Maggie Li Lin Lin, Tai Bo, Leung Chung Hang, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Hui So Ying, Na Mei Kwan, Lee Lai Ha, Yu Yuk Wa, Lai Chai Ming Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2024/programme/202402642.html [ 2024 BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] When her partner Pat unexpectedly dies, Angie is left to worry about the flat in which the couple lived together for over 30 years. Supported by her chosen family, Angie begins a later-life journey into emancipation. THE UNLEASHED BLAZE Can : No For Man Yin Lit : Raging Fire Spreads d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Andy Lau Tak Wa, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Michael Hui Koon Man, Chan Kwok Bong, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Fong Ping, Ci Sha, Xie Miao, German Cheung Man Kit, Chaney Lin Qiunan (Lam Chau Nam), Bruce Tong Kwan Chi, Andrew Pong King Fung, Kevin Tong Ka Lun Can : JOOK DIN Lit : ELECTROCUTED d. Leung Kwok Fai Andrew Lam Man Chung, Christine Ng Wing Mei, Will Or Wai Lam, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Ng Siu Hin, Law Mong, Fung So Bo, Amy Lo WaiMan, Ansonbean Chan Ngai Sun, Ken Law Ho Ming, Jessica Chan Yee Chun Can : MEI CHUI Lit : PIGGYBACKING d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, Chow Man Yu Louis Koo Tin Lok, Liu Kuan Ting (Lau Koon Ting), Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Eddie Cheung Su Fai, Yumi Wong Sze Kei, Auguste Kwan Teik Hooi (Kwan Tak Fai), Phei Yong (Pui Wing) POSSESSION STREET Can : Cheh Mall Lit : Malicious Mall d. Jack Lai Chun Lung Philip Keung Ho Man, Candy Wong Ka Ching@COLLAR, Yeung Wai Lun TRIER OF FACT Can : Sau Kyut Jeh Lit : Watchtower Guard d. Tong Wai Hon Louis Koo Tin Lok, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Philip Keung Ho Man, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Amy Lo Wai Man, Raymond Lam Fung, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Michael Wong Man Tak, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Law Ho Ming [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Police inspector Ben is tasked to enter the Narcotics Bureau to collect evidence against Car, an inspector who's suspected of working with the triads. However, the two men bond over their belief in justice while working together. On the surface, it appears that Car used criminals to bring down a drug kingpin, but Ben discovers that Car actually used the mission to save his mentor from being blackmailed. Even though everything Car has done has been in the name of protecting members of Hong Kong's Disciplined Services, Ben must also stay true to the word of law and procedure. A showdown between two methods of justice is about to begin. SMASHING FRANK Can : DOH POR FAT LAN HAK d. Trevor Choi Hong Ying Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Hnery Chan Hin Lok, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaying Wong, Kun Nam Gor, Samuel Yau Man Shing Can : Ngor Ya Si Lit : Me Too d. Leung Hung Wa, Chan Tung Ming Lam Yiu Sing, Zoe Yu Kit Ying, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Hebe Chan Yuen Ting LOVE LIES Can : Ngor Tam Dik Na Cheung Luen Oi d. Ho Miu Kei Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu Can : Tam Poon Juen Ga Lit : Negotiation Expert d. Herman Yau Lai To Sean Lau Ching Wan, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Michael Miu Kiu wai Can : Ba Ba d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Sean Lau Ching Wan THE WONDER d. Riley Yip Marf Yau@COLLAR, Sheena Chan Shu Yan [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A high-school student with a speech disorder uses different personas to sell second-hand lingerie online and attracts unexpected attention. STUNTMAN Can : Mo Tai Jeh d. Albert Leung Koon Hiu, Herbert Leung Koon Shun Stephen Tung Wai, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Philip Ng Won Lun, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Lam Yiu Sing, Rachel Leung Yung Ting [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] An once-famous stunt director pursues a comeback but disrupts the relationship with his daughter in the process. ULTIMATE REVENGE Can : Chung Fung d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Chan Kwok Bong, German Cheung Man Kit, Macy Ma Sihui, Chin Kar Lok, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Ching Hor Wai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Justin Chu Tin, Ken Law Ho Ming, Kumer So, Eric Cheng Kai Tai, Stephen Ho Kai Nam Teaser : https://vimeo.com/810391849/12ca144ae3?share=copy [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Ben led a botched raid that killed his undercover agent Bong. Now the sergeant of a patrol car, Ben insists on doing everything by the book. When Bong's younger brother Wallace joins Ben's unit, the two men clash over their methods. Meanwhile, the robbers that killed Bong lurk in the shadows, waiting to avenge their dead brother. MY FIRST OF MAY Can : MO MING JI Lit : no name finger (ring finger) d. James Hung Ling Jing Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yun Yi), Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Kenji Fan Lun Chi [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Heartfelt family drama about a father who gives up his squash career to take care of his terminally ill daughter when his wife cannot handle the responsibility and walks out of their lives. PEG O' MY HEART AKA :THE SHADOW OF REDEMPTION Can : Shook Mung d. Nick Cheung Ka Fai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Fala Chen, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Rebecca Zhu Chenli, Yem Yuen Yee Man, Brian Lee Hoi Yin@24 Herbs Lauria Wu Ga Ying, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Can : Kui Mor Lung Jook Ma Siu Ling Lit : Demon Slaying Dragon Clan Ma Siu Ling AKA : MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE AKA : Ngor Wor Geung Si Yau Gor Yeuk Wui d. Robert Chan Sap Sam Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Jacky Cai Jie, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rosita Kwok Pak Yin, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Tse Suet Sum, Kaki Sham, Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung, Wong Chi Lok, THE GAMESTER Can : Chin Fong Man Gai Lit : Thousand Lies Ten Thousand Schemes d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Wiyona Yeung Chi Ching, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Lam Suet, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Kaki Sham FIGHT FOR TOMORROW Can : Ping Ming Sam Long d. Chan Tai Lee Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ying Chi Yiu, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sherming Yiu Lok Yi THE REMNANT Can : Ngok Yun Don Doh Lit : Mean People In Charge d. Mandrew Kwan Man Hin Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Ling Man Lung, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, TRIAD 3 Can : Jat Jik 3 d. Ng Ka Wai Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Michael Tao Dai Yu UNDER CURRENT Can : Noi Mok Lit : Inside Information d. Alan Mak Siu Fai Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Gladys Lee Ching Kwan, Chan Kwok Bong, Lok Ying Kwan, Geng Changjun, Max Cheung Tat Lun [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A foundation's chief financial officer is hang to his death on the stage during the annual charity party. As suspicions surround his death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses... CUSTOMS FRONTLINE Can : Hoi Guan Jin Sin Lit : Customs Front Line d. Herman Yau Lai To Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Cya Liu, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Shek Sau, Amanda S., Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Melvin Wong Kam Sun, Brahim Chab Opening 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/JtVM_VgfYE8 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department officers Chow Ching-lai and Cheung Wan-nam share a close mentor-student relationship. On a case involving seized smuggled arms, Ching-lai is sent to take part in a joint operation with Interpol to capture a reclusive arms dealer. However, Wan-nam makes a drastic decision that complicates the case even further. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN AKA : KOWLOON WALLED CITY (Working title) Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Wai Sing d. Soi Cheang Po Soi Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Philip Ng Won Lung, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung Man Kit, Max Zhang Jin Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Walled City, which was a de jure Chinese enclave within British colonial Hong Kong, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In follows troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun as he accidentally enters the Walled City, discovers the order amidst its chaos, and learns important life lessons along the way. In the Walled City, he becomes close friends with Shin, Twelfth Master and AV. Under the leadership of Tornado, they resist against the invasion of villain Mr. Big in a series of fierce battles. Together, they vow to protect the safe haven that is Kowloon Walled City. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Adapted from the award-winning Hong Kong cult manga series "City of Darkness", this action thriller is set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Walled City which was a de jure Chinese enclave within British colonial Hong Kong. The walled city is populated by people in the lowest strata of society, among whom are various colorful and kung-fu savvy characters: e.g. a Vietnamese immigrant biding time for revenge, an ex-boxer on the lookout for his kidnapped girlfriend, a katana wielding martial arts boy wonder from Temple Street, as well as a local gang leader and his loyal friend. When the British Hong Kong government tries to demolish the Walled City once and for all with the help of a Triad kingpin and his ruffian underlings, they gather all the residents in the enclave behind them to fight against the invaders and protect their homes and properties. INEXTERNAL Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Ng Wai Nam, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Zhang Na, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Candy Yu On On, Can : Fun Sau Juen Ga Lit : Break Up Expert d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Tsang Lok Tung, Lai Chun, Macy Ma Sihui, Chung Ching, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Master Seven (Chut Sin Yu) REMEMBER ME, REMEMBER LOVE Can : Oi Wan Gei Dut Lit : Love Still Remembers d. Ho Fung Penny Chan Kwok Fung, Snow Suen Man Suet, Wong Man Piu, Snowy Bai Yun, Tony Wong Wai Tung, Clorinda Chan Wing Lan, Lucas Chui Ho Dik, Meka (O Mai Ka Yi), Natalie Chan Bui Yi, Winnie So Yat Chi, Kelly Lin Kai Lai, Ho Pui Lam, Tsang Wing Kei, Kam Sun Fung, Moonna Tam Mung Na, Lai Chun Tat --- [ NOW SHOWING ] THE MOVIE EMPEROR d. Ning Hao Andy Lau Tak Wa, Pal Sinn Lap Man, Rima Zeidan Rating : IIA Length : 127 mins. Opening February 29 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The Hong Kong movie star Lau Wai-chi misses out again on the Hong Kong film awards. He sits in his office, making short videos that pay tribute to the characters he has played over his forty-year career. But trying to regain popularity this way feels desperate and cheap. He needs to make a film again. He contacts Chinese director Lin Hao, as he wants to star in a film shot in the countryside, playing an ordinary farmer, something he has never done before. This film he thinks will help restore his career to glory. Yet he is so used to being a movie star and having a special treatment in his everyday life, that it is hard for him to connect with the people of the street or peasants, people who have a lower social status than him. Even with women, there seems to exist an impassable barrier. For his new role to be successful, he needs to learn from the villagers how they really live and speak. But they see through his arrogance and vanity – as does the crew. The big star is nobody if he can't communicate. And he won't be able to communicate if he can't put aside his vanity and prejudice. If he finally manage, will they give him another chance. THE MOON d. Yuya Ishii Rie Miyazawa, Joe Odagiri, Fumi Nikaido, Hayao Isomura Length : 144 mins. Opening February 29 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yoko Dojima used to be a famous writer, but she is not anymore. She is married to Shohei who calls her shiho ("master"). They have modest and peaceful days together. Yoko Dojima begins to work at a facility for the severely disabled which is located in the deep forest. She works with Yoko and Sato. Working there, Yoko Dojima becomes empathetic towards facility resident Ki-chan, who shares the same birth year and date as her. Ki-chan lies in bed in a dark room and doesn't move at all. Yoko Dojima witnesses the residents of the facility being treated carelessly or even violently by others workers. Sato, who has a strong sense of justice and duty, is more upset with their situation than anyone else. His anger gets higher and higher and soon the day finally comes. WOLF HIDING d. Marc Ma Yuke Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin), Darren Wang Length : IIB Length : 106 mins. Opening February 22 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PlYVCJ3mhXY [ CINEMA CITY HONG KONG ] Amid the transfer of power at the Hongtai Group, which wields influence in both the lawful and unlawful worlds, a mysterious assassin named Chen An suddenly enters this vortex of confusion and throws the Hongtai Group into chaos. Mai Longwen from the police and Ma Wenkang from the gangs both have their eyes on him... Various forces are waiting for the opportunity to strike. Who is the mastermind behind the scenes? A fierce battle is about to break out. STONEWALLING d. Huang Ji, Ryuji Otsuka Yao Hong-gui, Xiaoxiong Huang, Zilong Xiao Rating : IIA Length : 148 mins. Opening February 22 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When Lynn discovers that she is pregnant, finishing her studies as a flight attendant is called into question. Not wanting to have an abortion and hide her pregnancy from her absent boyfriend, Lynn hopes to give the child away at birth. DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 104 mins. Opening February 22 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "To the Hashira Training" will show Episode 11 from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion to the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four, Hantengu, and Nezuko's triumph over the sun in theatres for the first time. It's followed by Episode 1 of the Hashira Training Arc, featuring the beginning of the training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, also being shown for the first time. YOUR LOVELY SMILE Trailer : https://youtu.be/qvzu9wjTQQk [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] A bittersweet, hilarious, enlightening and inspirational road trip through Japanese arthouse cinemas with a heartily independent filmmaker, who also struggles to release his own movies in real life. MY MISSING VALENTINE d. Nobuhiro Yamashita Masaki Okada, Kaya Kiyohara, Rion Fukumuro Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening February 14 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Hajime is a handsome young man, who is always a second quicker than everyone else. He works at the post office, where Reika comes to buy a stamp every day. Reika is a young woman, who is always a second slower than everyone else. On the day after Valentine's Day, Hajime wakes up to find himself losing all his memories from the previous day… A remake of the Best Film Winner at the Taipei Golden Horse Awards, My Missing Valentine, and relocating the story to Kyoto, the film tells a quirky romance caught in unexpected time differences. THE MOON THI4V3S Can : Doh Yuet Jeh Lit : Moon Thieves d. Steven Yuen Kim Wai Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Keung To, Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening February 9th 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/px4IsWQeHyg [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Monsieur is a conman whose latest interest is in selling counterfeit watches. He is caught by a cold-blooded watch smuggler and forced to take part in a heist to steal three ultra-luxury watches in Tokyo. However, Monsieur notices that his fellow robbers all have their ulterior motives. With the entire team distrustful of each other, can the heist succeed? ROB N ROLL Can : Lum Si Gip Ong Lit : Temporary Robbery Case AKA : Lum Si Hai Gip Lit : Temporary Armed Robbery d. Albert Mak Kai Kwong Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Lam Suet, Lo Hoi Pang, Leung Chung Hang, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Michael Wong Man Tak, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Mike Tsang Pei Tak, Calvert Fu Ka Tsun, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, John Chiang, Jr. (Chiang Cheuk Man), Ansonbean (Chan Ngai Sun), Kathy Wong Chung Yan, John Chiang Dai Wai, Nancy Wu Ting Yan, Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening January 19 2024 in mainland China Opening Februry 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Le4MiwCbAr0 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/movierobnroll/ [ CINEMA CITY ] A ruthless bandit Mui launches a "blitzkrieg"; armed robbery, which happens to stir up the spirit of two perplexed middle-aged men named Fai and Timid who are about to acquire a gun for robbing too. The characters of the three are widely different but they share the same "luck" and goal. Upon their alliance with Mui's unique slogan "Don't hurt innocent and brothers, we're civilized and polite!" Finally, both Fai and Timid became the real gangsters and all three are hunted by Police all along their escape. Their ad-hoc and dramatic robbery has started a war with the Police pursuit. TABLE FOR SIX 2 Can : Fan Hei Gung Sum 2 d. Sunny Chan Wing Sun Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, Peter Chan Charm Man, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Wu Fung, Peter Lai Pei Tat, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Helena Law Lan, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ling Man Lung, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ng Wing Sze, Birdy Wong Ching Yan Rating : IIA Length : 133 mins. Opening Feburary 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/zZohTLGw2Yk [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Belief in our own blessings can bring us good fortune, but what is true fortune? Fortune and misfortune, love and hate, what is their ultimate definitions? One family, three couples, three weddings. After they decided to move on, what further challenges await them? Marriage isn't just about two individuals; it involves a whole family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sunny Chan, with his unique sense of humor, once again dives into the complex dynamics of modern society's men and women, families, and romance. JOHNNY KEEP WALKING ! d. Dong Runnian Da Peng, White-K, Zhung Dafei, Wang Xun, Sun Yizhou Length : 117 mins. Opening February 1 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] During a round of layoffs, Hu Jianlin, a fitter is mistakenly transferred to the headquarters. Caught up in this 'misplacement" incident, the HR manager Ma Jie is forced to conceal and maneuver around the situation to save his job. Moving from a "factory" to a "big company”, and transitioning from "blue- collar" to "gold-collar", Hu Jianlin's inability to fit into the corporate environment leads to numerous comedic situations. Watch as Hu Jianlin's humorous struggles in his new role shed light on workplace dynamics. Can he rise in the corporate world during downsizing, and will Ma Jie escape the "misplacement" incident? Uncover the shocking truth behind this unusual turn of events. SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE d. Takashi Katagiri Japanese Animation Rating: IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening February 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xnBaH7Pj4so [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] In the era of fierce intelligence wars, all nations in the world are in turmoil. A top spy, working for Westalis and spying in Ostania, "Twilight" disguises as Loid Forger, undergoing a mission, namely Operation Strix. But in the midst of the operation, he is replaced by an incapable man?! At the same time, Eden College is organizing a cooking internship program the winner of which will be rewarded with a "stella star". In order to proceed with Operation Strix, and to prove to WISE that he is up to the task of keeping the peace of the world, Loid proposes to Anya to make a traditional Frigis dessert called "Meremere" to win the principal's heart! In order to confirm the authentic taste of the dessert, the Forgers decides to take a trip to Frigis. But before their departure, Yor witnesses Loid meeting with a mysterious woman. After that Yor becomes uneasy about the "fake relationship" with Loid... On the train, Anya finds a strange suitcase with a chocolate in it. When the owner of the suitcase suddenly returns, while in panic, Anya swallows the chocolate by mistake. It is found out later that the chocolate is hiding a top secret that could shatter the peace of the world! Unexpected things happen one after another, crisis after crisis, thrill after thrill ...! The fate of the world has once again been entrusted to the Forgers! IMPRISONED: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE AKA : PRISON ON FIRE AKA : Gam Yuk Fung Won 2023 AKA : IMPRISONED II: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE AKA: Yut Yuk Yi: Gip So Lan Toh Can : Gip So Lan Toh d. Christopher Sun Lap Kei Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Babyjohn Choi, Tommy Wong Kwong Leung, Lam Suet, Terry Zou, Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening December 14 2023 in Malaysia Opening January 25 2024 [ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMAS ] Hong Kong businessman YU and his secretary go to country A for business meetings; however, his secretary is killed in the hotel. YU is arrested on spot. Even though Yu plead for not guilty, but he is eventually put in a mixed and multinational prison. The warden has enjoyed torturing the prisoners until they die cruelty. YU must escape from this dark prison for survival. How could he breakout this cage in final? CRYPTO STORM Can : Fan Tam Fung Bo ji Ga Muk Ngai Gei d. Ng Ka Wai Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Edward Ma Chi Wai, Chloe So Ho Yi, Justin Cheung Kin Sing Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/4Y7poWbZ-ZY [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] ICAC Investigator Fung has been ordered to set up and special unit, and to investigate a cryptocurrency fraud and corruption case involving the board of directors from a bank. During the inspection, the suspects were attacked by anonymous, ICAC undercover was being hit to severely injured, Bank Director was being kidnapped…However, the kidnappers not only put the kidnapping footage online in a high-profile manner to attract public attention, but also demanded the ransom in CapCoin, which is related to the cryptocurrency fraud. Due to various coincidences, Fung became more convinced that the man behind the cryptocurrency cases and the kidnapper were the same person. While this commercial crime case has become a criminal trial, ICAC and the special unit were eager to find the mastermind behind at all cost. TROUBLE GIRL d. Chia-Hua Chin Ivy Chen Yi-Han, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Pin-Tung Lin Rating : IIA Length : 103 mins. Opening January 25 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Xiao Xiao has troubles at school; her teachers do not know how to deal with her, and her classmates bully her all the time. On the day before a typhoon comes, Xiao Xiao finds out that her mother is having a relationship with her homeroom teacher... MOSCOW MISSION d. Herman Yau Lai To Zhang Hanyu, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Huang Xuan, Janice Man, Jason Gu Rating : IIB Length : 128 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/r0SD-GcDzuI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film is based on a real historical event. In 1993, a series of violent armed robberies occurred on the K3/4 international train connecting Beijing and Moscow, the only land communication line between China and Europe back then. The Chinese police engaged in a cross-border investigation and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Disguised as businessmen and undaunted by danger, a special operations team led by the Railway Police set off for this investigation in the unfamiliar territory of Moscow, with only one goal in mind: to arrest the criminals and successfully extradite them back to China. ENDLESS JOURNEY d. Dai Mo Zhang Yi, Jerry Li Chen, Vision Wei Chen, Cao Bingkun, Wang Xiao, Zhang Zixian, Chen Sicheng Rating : IIA Length : 133 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/hCy0kkXg6FI [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The Third Squad, led by Captain Cheng Bing of the Criminal Investigation Brigade, caused the accidental death of one of the two suspects when handling a vicious case and was sentenced to prison. After his sentence, Cheng Bing insists on tracking the case's remaining suspect as an ordinary person. Will the Third Squad restore its former glory again? PERFECT DAYS Can : Sun Woot Yut Seung d. Wim Wenders Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Tomokazu Miura Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening January 25 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Nearly four decades after the Yausjiro Ozu tribute documentary Tokyo-Ga, German auteur Wim Wenders returns to Japan and makes a glorious comeback to form this transcendent drama about the beauty of simplicity. In a sublime performance that earned him the Best Actor prize in Cannes, Koji Yakusho plays Hirayama, a public toilet cleaner who leads a quiet life that involves only work and enjoying his eclectic collection of music and books. Over a series of encounters, we slowly learn of Hirayama's previous life and why he chose his current lifestyle. ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE d. Choi Dong-hoon Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin, Lee Ha-nee, Yum Jung-ah, Jo Woo-jin, Kim Eui-sung, Jin Sun-kyun, Rating : IIA Length : 122 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/DNpBCe8O14k [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Ean has become trapped in the distant past while trying to prevent the escape of alien prisoners who are locked up in the bodies of humans. She eventually locates the Divine Blade, which can open a door through time, and sets off to find Thunder in order to return to the present. Meanwhile Muruk, who helps Ean escape various predicaments, is unnerved when he begins sensing the presence of a strange being in his body. Ean and Muruk are pursued by the so-called Sorcerers of Twin Peaks, Madam Black and Mr. Blue, who suspect that a monster lies within Muruk; by the warrior Nong-pa who hopes that the Divine Blade can restore his lost eyesight; and by the sinister Jajang who seeks the Blade for his own ends. Back in the present, the release of an alien substance haava by an escaped alien prisoner known as the Controller results in the death of thousands of people. Min Gaelin who witnesses this by chance comes to realize that this is only the beginning. With only 48 minutes left before all the haava are set to detonate, the door of time is finally opened and Muruk, Thunder, Mr. Blue and Madam Black are pulled into the present day along with Ean. They must face down the aliens, stop the detonation of the haava and save all of humanity! DEATH WHISPERER d. Taweewat Wantha Nadech Kugimiya, Jelilcha Kapaun, Rattanawadee Wongthong Rating : III Length : 121 mins. Opening January 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/lgu4bqGDUxc [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Inspired by true events in 1972, a most horrifying event occurred when a young girl died mysteriously in a small village in Kanchanaburi Province when she heard terrifying chants 'Tee Yod, Tee Yod'. Her death was later linked to a black-robed woman she had encountered on the way home from school. [ COMING SOON ] SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT Can : Fung Lam For San Lit : Wind Forest Fire Mountain d. Juno Mak Chun Lung Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Gao Yuanyuan, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Lo Hoi Pang, Wilsom Lam Chun Yin Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Nikki Jiang Peiyao Opening December 2021 FIRST NIGHT NERVES Can: Bak Gor Nui Yun Yut Toi Hei Lit : Eight Women, One Stage of Play d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Fay Bai Baihe, Qi Xi, Angie Chiu Nga Chi, Kiki Sheung Tin Ngor, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Kandy Wong Shan Yee, Kam Kwok Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening at the Busan International Film Festival Opening December 20 2018 Opening January 10 2019 Opening March 27 2019 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 4 2019 in Malaysia Trailer : https://youtu.be/35eeazhLhk8 An actress past her prime attempts to make a comeback, only to discover that she is to be acting alongside her biggest rival. [ BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong's City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen's buried resentments rise to the surface. ATONEMENT AKA: IN TURMOIL Can : Ah Lung d. Mark Wu, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Fu Shun Ying, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Philip Keung Ho Man Length : 112 mins. Opening September 5 2019 in Malaysia (POSTPONED) [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Lung and his daughter Ying are each other's only dependence. Unfortunately, Ying is taken by the kidnap gang during their first trip to Thailand. Lung stays in Thailand only to revenge the murder of Ying. Lung sacrifices everything to turn himself into a bloody revenger. Endless hatred gradually turns him into a sinner...can he be salvaged at the end? INSANE Can : Gum Goo Ji Dei Lit : Place of Imprisonment AKA : Imprisonment d. Wu Qi Pakho Chau, Robert Knepper, Zhen Wang Zhener, Length : 95 mins. Opening April 2020 (POSTPONED) Trailer : https://vimeo.com/267746173 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Adapted by a Korean horror title "Insane", continuing its chilly and mystery. A famous TV show producer Yam Chi Ho gets a chance to return to his pinnacle by directing a new project in a burned-out mental hospital where he believes there is mysterious happenings related to horrible spirit. A diary was found in the ruins, which made Yam curious about the experience of the diary's owner as well as the only survivor in the fire accident, Ng Yeuk Yan. Yam requested to interview Yan for details. During their meetings, Yam finds lots of unreasonable happenings described by Yan. The whole story is about to emerge... THE DISHWASHER SQUAD Can : Sai Woon Tin Tuen Lit : Dish Washing Heavenly Team AKA : Dai Sun Yi Lit : Big Business AKA : Dai Project d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Poon Chan Leung, Will Lee Ho Hin, Wayi, Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen, Buber Mak Wing Nam, Anita Chui Bik Ka, Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Charmaine Lee Si Yan, Wong Jing Man, Length : 100 mins. Opening September 2023 Opening September 27 2012 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Opening October 28 2021 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/dishwasher Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/60 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] After seeing yet another of his ham-fisted start-ups go belly up, slacker-scion Kuen is lured by his best friend, Lun, to buy up a dishwashing business. When they realise the deal's a scam, they decide to pull a quick one too: they sign up mentally disabled people to the payroll to pocket subsidies from the government. But with the help of a tenacious social worker, this motley crew thrive thanks to their compassion and a lot of hard work. Scriptwriter Toni Shum Sek-yin's directorial debut is an inspiring fact-based tale about the importance of giving everyone a chance to be their best selves. Acting together for the first time, Cheng and Jen make a winning team in this breezy local comedy. [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA ] Chan Shi Kyun and Yu Chi Lun have been long time friends . They recklessly bought a dishwashing factory on the cheap but discover that the business is in a financial ruin and has no employees while existing contracts must be honored at the risk of financial penalty. To solve their problem, they decided to hire through a social worker so they will be eligible "special social enterprise" government subsidy in this crowd-pleasing comedy. (windowsonworlds.com) POKEMON THE MOVIE: KOKO d. Tetsuo Yajima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 100 mins. BLUE ISLAND Can : Yau Wat Ji Doh Lit : Depression Island d. Chan Tze-woon Length : 95 mins. Opening at the International Film Festival Rotterdam Bright Future Site : https://iffr.com/en/expanded/2022/films/blue-island [ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM ] Although the Chinese government promised that Hong Kong would retain separate status until 2047, in recent years the Chinese state has consolidated its power over the metropolis. Large-scale protests by the populace have been brutally suppressed. This mix of documentary, fiction, and visions of the future reveals the current state of desolate depression among the people of Hong Kong. "A desperate attempt to capture the final moments of a sinking island", as maker Chan Tze-woon himself puts it. In four chapters, Chan looks back at previous moments of resistance and revolution on the island: in 1967, 1973, and 1989. He shows how the activists of then are faring now. Some still burn with righteous fire, while others are disillusioned or have been bought off by the system. The past is presented in fictional scenes, with today's activists playing those of yesteryear. As one of the young demonstrators observes of her predecessor: "All the hardships he endured seem to be repeating in our generation." ONE WEEK FRIENDS d. Gavin Lin Shen Yue, Zhao Jinmai, Lin Yi, Wang Jia-Hui Opening August 11 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YZzA65LK7GQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] New student Lin Xiangzhi transferred to ShengHua High School's repeating class. She is quiet and smart but always alone, without making friends with other students. However, she attracts the attention of Xu Youshu, who is not a good student in her class. In the process of trying to be friends with Lin Xiangzhi, he and another two students Song Xiaonan and Jiang Wu, found the secret of Lin Xiangzhi. In order to help this lonely girl, four of them formed a "doomsday survival" team to create surprises for her and their memories. Unbeknownst to them, there is an even sadder secret behind Lin Xiangzhi's illness ...... REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT Can : Chun Gaing Yung Yau Lit : Once Owned AKA : Din Ying Chi Lit : Film Crazed AKA : Din Ying Chi Hon Lit : Film Fanatic d. Keian Chui Tze Yiu Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Dada Chan Jing, Endy Chow Kwok Yin, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Kelly Chen Ka Lei Length : 84 mins. Opening October 9 2022 at the Asian Cinerama Hong Kong Focus in Malaysia Trailer : https://youtu.be/RG9WEI3IRFI [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Everyone in the Hong Kong film industry knows Lil' Kim. He knows everything there is to know about filmmaking. Whether it's on the set, at the movie premiere or at a press conference, he always shows up uninvited. Nobody knows where he comes from. Ginger Keung, a producer of a reality show, suspects that Kim is a film critic who pans movies to extort advertising dollars from film companies. She zeroes in on him as her next target and decides to dig into his elusive past. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Anyone who has anything to do with the film industry in Hong Kong must have heard of a film buff called Lil' Kim. He knows everything there is to know about filmmaking. Whether it's on the set, at the movie premiere or at a press conference, he always shows up uninvited. Nobody knows where he came from and why he showed up... Ginger Keung is the producer of a reality show who suspects Lil' Kim is in fact a film critic who pans movies to extort advertising dollars from film companies. She zeroes in on Lil' Kim as her next target and decides to dig into his elusive past... VITAL SIGN Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung d. Cheuk Wan Chi Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yau Hawk Sau, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Poon Chan Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening April 4 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 27 2023 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening October 27 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC24 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uKnFrTeguZo [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In one of his finest dramatic performances yet, Louis Koo stars as a veteran ambulanceman who simply wants to do his job without any interference from his boss. While he considers emigrating with his daughter, he clashes with his new partner, a young go-getter on the fast-track up the bureaucratic ladder. A mature directorial effort by Cheuk Wan-chi, this dramedy about Hong Kong's civil service culture and the latest emigration wave is a charming, yet sobering love letter to her city and its people, especially those who still remain. WISH COMES TRUE Can : BA HUNG FOOK LAI GUNG YUT DIM Lit : Pull Happiness A Little Closer AKA : Yuen Mong Nau Dan Gei Lit : Wish Claw Machine d. Ling Chi Man Ling Man Lung, Lin Minchen, Coffee Lam Chin Yu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting Length : 94 mins. Opening September 17 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/wish-comes-true [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA SEASON 17 ] Abandoned by her mother, Xiaofei, a positive and cheerful girl, encounters a "Wish Come True Machine" that can fulfil people's wishes, and forms a bond with a young man named Wai who suffers from a rare disease. While Xiaofei is finding the lost lover of Wai, they discover that the new medicine for treating his illness is ineffective. Though hit hard by fate, they hold on to the only things they can: hope and each other. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a girl who helps a friend with a rare disease with a machine that can fulfil wishes ONCE IN A BLUE MOON Can : Mong Yuet Lit : Gaze at the Moon d. Andy Lo (Law Yiu Fai) Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Peter Chan Charm Man, Sumling Li Kyle Wong Kai Ho, Mathew Hung Cheuk Fai, Mung Kit Length : 104 mins. Opening November 6 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Writer-director Andy Lo's follow-up to his award-nominated drama Happiness is a delicate portrait of a family threatened by well-intentioned lies they tell each other. Mei-chen's family seems fine on the surface, but everyone is secretly struggling. Mei-chen is trapped in a dead-end job with a toxic boss; her brother won't tell his family that he has separated from his wife; and Mei-chen's mother is worried that her untold past may shatter her family. Compassionate and hilarious, this is a dramedy with a comforting message about learning to let go. FLY ME TO THE MOON Can : Dan Yuen Yun Cheung Gau d. Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan Wu Kang-Ren, Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tse Wing-yan, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening October 23 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 12 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 28 2023 (Preview) Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3602ASF01 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uXqn9tCGx4c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1997, little sisters move to Hong Kong with their mother from Hunan to reunite with their father. However, what awaits them is not paradise, but poverty, identity crisis and a drug addicted father. To survive, they become pleasers. Entering teenage, the sisters start to resist, struggling between the family and their self-identity in development. Then as grown-ups, they realise how their childhood memories keep haunting their current lives. Produced by renowned director Stanley Kwan, Sasha Chuk's first feature tells a story of reconciliation with one's parents and oneself. [ 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A family chronicle, spanning from 1997, the year of the handover of Hong Kong, to 2017, captures the life of a father and his daughter for 20 years. Produced by Stanley Kwan. WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening January 27 2024 (Limited Release) [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Continuing her career-spanning contemplation of home and reunion, Tsang Tsui-shan (Flowing Stories, 38th) once again turns the camera on her home village of Ho Chung. This time, she documents her village's Tai Ping Ching Chiu Festival, a once-in-a-decade event that brings villagers back from all over the world to the village. But when the world is hit by a global pandemic, what will happen to this long-awaited reunion? Made amidst great change in Hong Kong and her own life, Tsang's latest love letter to her home is a melancholic and wistful affair. OLD FOX d. Hsiao Ya-chuan Mugi Kadowaki, Eugene Liu, Runyin Bai, Akio Chen, Liu Kuan-Ting Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tC4xjwOjjGE [ CINEMA CITY ] In 1989. Eleven-year-old Liao Jie and his father have been saving money, hoping that they will be able to buy a home of their own in three years. However, they fail to notice that the world is rapidly changing. The property prices have rocketed and in the blink of an eye, their savings are not enough. In frustration, Liao Jie comes to realize the harsh reality of being poor. In contrast to his father, their landlord who people call "Old Fox" emerges as a winner and he seems to be a better mentor to Liao Jie. Old Fox teaches Liao Jie how to survive in society, and that is something his father has never taught him. Nonetheless, Liao Jie ends up hurting Old Fox with what he has learned from Old Fox. On the other hand, like his father, Liao Jie is someone who always empathizes with others, and it is this quality that stops Liao Jie from becoming another "Old Fox". I WANT TO BE A PLASTIC CHAIR Can : Loi Sai Wan Jok Yun Lit : Next Life Still Be Human d. Ao Ieong Weng-Fong Wong Hin-Yan, Ieong Ieng Ieng, Mok Ka Hou Length : 80 mins. Opening March 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/jI8TzpFBeS0 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] World Premiere at Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival. People would say, how much they wished to reincarnate as a human in their next life. But for Ming, he merely wanted to become a red plastic chair. He feels dejected and is faint-hearted, living a life of worthlessness day in day out. Arriving home after a long working day, he only finds himself in another hellish nightmare, for he shares a room with his younger sister, who is always getting laid with her boyfriend! Ming has nowhere to hide and the unspeakable secret about his family would disturb his sleep oftentimes. As a way out, he decided to find a new home and came across Jenny, a real estate agent. The two of them seemed at odds with one another, but developed a friendly understanding and became rather compatible over time. In the eyes of Ming, when will life come to an end? Every day is just a ceaseless whirlpool of misfortune! (Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival) AS IT BURNS Can : Bak Jau Yu Fun d. Lee Po Cheung Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jasper Liu (Lau Yi Ho), Ray Lui Leung Wai, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening October 22 2023 at the London East Asia Film Festival Opening November 30 2023 (Preview) Opening March 7 2024 Trailer https://youtu.be/gCFlsBcDdig [ 2023 LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL ] An explosion takes place in an apartment late at night, detective Ngai Wan arrives for the investigation and a charred woman body found on spot, her name is Yin Ching. Ching is getting married with Ng Lam who grew up in a wealthy family. Though it seems to be an accident, Wan feels that something is unusual. THE LYRICIST WANNABE AKA : A CANTOPOP LYRICIST TO-BE Can : Tin Chi Lun d. Norris Wong Yee Lam Chung Suet Ying, Eric Kot Man Fai, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Sabrina Ng Ping, Shannon Chan Shu Yan, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Henick Chou Han Ning, Luna Shaw (Siu Mei Kwan), Ernest Poon Chung Hau, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Yukki Tai (Dai Yuk Kei), Yeung Wai Lun, Kayan9896 (Ng Ka Yan), Leung Chung Hang, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Chu Pak Hong, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jessey Tsang Tsui Shan, Oscar Chiu (Yau Chi Yu), Rating : IIB Length : 113 mins. Opening November 12 2023 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 16 2023 (Christmas Party) Opening March 7 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Believing that writing Cantopop is her God-given talent, Law Wing-sze decides to make it her lifelong career. But as hard as Sze tries to polish her lyrics writing skills and expand her social circle, nothing seems to go her way. What if there's a will, but there's no way? The first major motion picture about Cantopop lyrics writing. Norris Wong's long-awaited follow-up to her acclaimed debut My Prince Edward is an unsentimental autobiographical dramedy that reminds us no dream is guaranteed to come true. Ironically, the film's star, up-and-coming actress Chung Suet-ying, is actually a real-life Cantopop lyricist. LOVE IS A GUN d. Lee Hong-chi Rating : IIB Length : 82 mins. Opening March 7 2024 [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMAS ] Since his release from prison, Sweet Potato has been content with running a small business by the sea and with the meager earnings, heedless of others' advice against it. He is pulled into the whirlpool of the past when the "boss" he has never met, his mother who thrusts all her debts upon him, and his buddy Maozi re-appear. One coming on the heels of another, they regain control of his life at present and in the future. Only Apple can assuage his anxieties ever so slightly. At the smoggy and oppressive seaside, Sweet Potato is finally granted a meeting with the "boss". He fires a few shots, with which he attempts to destroy everything that is his, disappear into the ocean, and flee to the opposite shore where Gueishan Island is.... SIX SINGING WOMEN Rena Takeda, Takayuki Yamada, Mizukawa Keiko, Yutaka Takenouchi Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening March 7 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MN8ak958S3E [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Kayajima and Uwajima both wander into a strange, but beautiful village because of a car accident. These two men have totally personalities from each other. At the village, they meet six beautiful, but bizarre women. Kayajima and Uwajima are imprisoned by these six women and they are derided by them. THE BIRTH OF KITARO: MYSTERY OF GEGEGE d. Koga Gou Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 105 mins. Opening Date : March 7 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/NzPRw6OKmSQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] To celebrate the 100th birthday of the author of "Kitaro", Shigeru Mizuki, the past of Kitaro's father will be revealed! When Kitaro and Eyeball Dad enter the abandoned village named Nagura, Eyeball Dad recalls an event that took place 70 years ago. In 1956, Nagura Village was under the control of the powerful Ryoga clan, which secretly manipulated the nation's politics and finances. Mizuki, an employee of a blood bank, carried a secret mission as he mourned the death of the clan’s leader, Tokisada. Meanwhile, Kitaro's father also entered the village in search of his wife. They soon discovered that a bitter struggle for the position of Tokisada's successor had begun within the Ryoga clan. Amidst this turmoil, a member of the clan was brutally murdered at the village shrine. This marked the beginning of a horrifying chain of supernatural events. WE ARE FAMILY Can : Chook Jo Ga Yun Lit : Family For Rent d. Benny Lau Wai Hang Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Tian Niu, Yeung Chin Yau, Shek Sau, Angela Hui Ching Wan, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Eugina Lau Mei Guen, Elly (Ai Nei), Leung Oi Opening July 16 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening March 14 2024 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Rent-a-Family" specializes in offering family and friends for rent. The company consists of Carlos, the founder; Catherine, the drama coach; and Chi Kwong, the passionate small-time actor. Carlos and Catherine disapprove of Chi Kwong's overwhelming care for their clients, but they begin to rethink the meaning of "Rent-a-Family" when they see the results of Chi Kwong's kindness... WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening January 27 2024 (Limited Release) Opening March 14 2024 [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Continuing her career-spanning contemplation of home and reunion, Tsang Tsui-shan (Flowing Stories, 38th) once again turns the camera on her home village of Ho Chung. This time, she documents her village's Tai Ping Ching Chiu Festival, a once-in-a-decade event that brings villagers back from all over the world to the village. But when the world is hit by a global pandemic, what will happen to this long-awaited reunion? Made amidst great change in Hong Kong and her own life, Tsang's latest love letter to her home is a melancholic and wistful affair. DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Opening March 14 2024 NOT FRIENDS Can : Dai 151 Gor Pung Yau d. Atta Hewadee Baipor, Tony, Jump, Fong Opening March 14 2024 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Have you ever had a close friend whom you still think about all these years later? 'Pae', a twelfth grader facing parental pressure to take the entrance exam for admission to a prestigious university. When he learns that a renowned university offers a direct submission option, requiring students to create and submit a short film for consideration, inspiration strikes. Pae decides to craft a short film centered around 'Joe', his late deskmate who tragically passed away in an accident. His hope is that a poignant tale of a lost friend will resonate with and impress the university admission committees. However, it isn't as easy as Pae initially thought, since he doesn't have any knowledge about filmmaking at all. Moreover, he faces another challenge in the form of 'Bokeh', Joe's true friend, who volunteers to help him with the short film. And so, the filmmaking mission begins with Pae's future at stake, aided by a group of nerds from the audiovisual club. Eventually, the short film project gains recognition across the entire school, and Pae finds himself under pressure from Joe's family to deliver a satisfactory film about their beloved son. However, this project leads them to uncover a secret that Joe had hidden from them, a revelation that threatens to change their perspective on their dear departed friend forever. SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Can : Ng Yuet Suet Lit : May Snow Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening March 21 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE SUMIKKOGURASHI: THE PATCHED-UP FACTORY IN THE WOOD d. Hazumu Sakuta Japanese Animation Length : 65 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] At an old factory on the edge of the forest, the Bear Factory Manager invites the Sumikkos to make toys. They make use of what they are good at, and complete their stuffed toys. The Sumikkos are motivated by the praise of the Bear Factory Manager. They have matching uniforms, delicious food, rooms to stay for the job, .and spend their days making one toy after another. Then, the toys that were shipped to Sumikko's town start moving around. There is something "mysterious" about this factory. TOTTO-CHAN: THE LITTLE AT THE WINDOW d. Yakuwa Shinnosuke Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 113 mins. Opening March 21 2024 WE 12 Can : 12 Gwai Doh Lit : 12 Strange Thieves d. Berry Ho Kwok Man Lokman Yeung, Anson Lo Hon Ting, Frankie Chan Sui Fai, Alton Wong Chi Tak, Stanley Yau Sze Chun, Anson Kong Ip Sang, Jer Lau Ying Ting, Ian Chan Cheuk Yin, Jeremy Lee Chun Kit, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Keung To, Tiger Yau Ngo Yin, Yeung Wai Lun, ERROR, Yoyo Kot Cheuk Yiu Rating : IIA Opening November 2023 (Experience Preview) Opening March 28 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/JvVkTYYjQaE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the world, which is ordinary yet a little bit extraordinary, there is an underground organization called the "The League of Kaito". Their members silently guard the social order and peace. Within the organization, there are 12 geniuses, each with their own unique skills. Kaito Ian is good at planning, Kaito KT is a master of hypnosis, Kaito Stanley is skilled in eavesdropping, Kaito A.Lo is most adaptable, Kaito Edan is excellent in abseiling, Kaito Jer can instantly disguise himself, Kaito Tiger knows how to read lips from a distance, Kaito Alton is a world-class hacker, Kaito AK masters animal telepathy, Kaito Lokman is familiar with unlocking techniques, Kaito Frankie has the strongest sixth sense, and Kaito Jeremy has a natural super memory and can read and memorize large amounts of information at a glance. They are the star members of the League of Kaito. One day, they received instructions from Boss, to gather at headquarters to complete an important case that will affect the entire world. They not only need to rekindle their team spirit but also face the top enemy of all Kaitou, security manager Johnny, who is trying to stop them, making the mission even more difficult. DETECTIVE CONAN VS. KIDD SHARKS AND JEWELRY d. Masato Sato Japanese Animation Opening March 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE HAIKYUK!!: THE DUMPSTER MATCH Japanese Animation Length : 85 mins. Opening April 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3JxIYAHD12c OKIKU AND THE WORLD d. Sakamoto Junji Length : 90 mins. Opening May 23 2024 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * WU BAI AND CHINA BLUE ROCK STAR TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday night/Sunday morning, May 5 2024 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: Mohegan Sun Arena * WU BAI AND CHINA BLUE ROCK STAR TOUR DATE AND TIME : Wednesday, May 1 2024 VENUE LOCATION: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino * WU BAI AND CHINA BLUE ROCK STAR TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 27 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Resorts World Las Vegas Theatre * GARY CHAW "CRAZY FOR LIVE" IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 27 2024 @ 10 PM VENUE LOCATION: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 238, 188, 138, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 809 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Global Travel International Corp. 204 Bridge St. D. Metuchen NJ 732.819.8883 Yangtze Trading and Travel 931 Arch Street BSMT Philadelphia PA 215.922.8700 * 2024 THE YOUNG ME EMIL WAKIN CHAU CONCERT TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 20 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/ * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 17 2024 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : Meridian Hall 1 Front St. E, Toronto ON Ticket Prices : CA$ 388, 288, 228, 198, 168, 128 Ticket Outlet Locations: Online: https://99concerts.com/mirror-toronto Ticketmaster Canada: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006048A6040F8C * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 13 2024 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : UBS Arena 2400 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont New York Ticket Prices : $ 388, 288, 228, 198, 168, 128 Ticket Outlet Locations: Online: https://99concerts.com/mirror-ny Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30006049D44F29FB * 2024 THE YOUNG ME EMIL WAKIN CHAU CONCERT TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 13 2024 Friday, April 12 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Las Vegas TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/ * LIZA WANG AND LAW KAR YING DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 13 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio CA TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/happy-family * A-MEI DATE AND TIME: Wednesday April 10 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA United Kingdoms https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/a-mei TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/527332/a-mei-tickets * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : Tuesday, April 9 2024 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : Peacock Theater 777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles CA Ticket Prices : $ 388, 288, 228, 198, 168, 128 Ticket Outlet Locations: Online: https://99concerts.com/mirror-la AXS: https://www.axs.com/events/529607/mirror-tour-2024-tickets * 2024 THE YOUNG ME EMIL WAKIN CHAU CONCERT TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 6 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Kings Theatre 1027 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn NY 11226 TICKET PRICES : $ 198, 168, 138, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/wakin-chau-new-york https://kingstheatre.com FLUSHING Yes Holdiays USA 136-85 Roosevelt Ave., 2000C Flushing NY 11354 (718) 939-9069 Brooklyn 812 60 Street 5Fl Brooklyn (718) 871-5000 * LEO KU I REALLY LOVE TO SING DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 30 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES : $288, 228, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://sellingticket.us/leo-ku * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : Friday, April 5 2024 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION : Oakland Arena 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland CA Ticket Prices : $ 388, 288, 228, 198, 168, 128 Ticket Outlet Locations: Online: https://99concerts.com/mirror-sf-1 Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C006047DE3D4BD8 * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR AUCKLAND CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 30 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Spark Arena Quay Park, Auckland CBD 42-80 Mahuhu Cres, Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand https://www.sparkarena.co.nz/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: LIVE NATION NEW ZEALAND https://www.livenation.co.nz/show/1460255/joker-xue-extraterrestrial-world-tour/auckland/2024-03-30/en * JOKER XUE MELBOURNE CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 26 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park Olympic Boulevard and Batman Ave., Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/JOKERXUE24/venues/MPK/performances/ERLA2024690JX/tickets * RONGHAO LI FREE SOUL WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 27 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA United Kingdoms https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/li-ronghao TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/528784/li-ronghao-tickets * RONGHAO LI FREE SOUL WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 24 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Palais des Congres de Paris 2 Place de La Porte Maillot Paris, FR 75853 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: https://billetterie.palaisdescongresdeparis.com/en/manifestation/37 * LEO KU I REALLY LOVE TO SING DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 23 2024 @ 11PM VENUE LOCATION: Tropicana Showroom Tropicana Atlantic City 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 228, 188, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://sellingticket.us/leo-ku-ac * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR SYDNEY CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 23 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Qudos Bank Arena Olympic Blvd and Edwin Flack Avenue Sydney Olympic Park New South Wales 2127 Australia https://qudosbankarena.com.au/event/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE : https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JOKERXUE24 * JAY CHOU "CARNIVAL" WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME : March 17 2024 @ 7:30 PM March 16 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rod Laver Arena Olympic Boulevard and Batman Ave., Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK AUSTRALIA: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JAYCHOU24 * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : March 14 2024 VENUE LOCATION : Manchester UK * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR TORONTO CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 13 20234 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Coca-Cola Coliseum 45 Manitoba Drive Toronto Ontario M6K 3C3 Canada https://www.coca-colacoliseum.com/events/detail/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005F76EC15259B * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR VANCOUVER CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 7 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rogers Arena 800 Griffiths Way Vancouver British Columbia Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $ 448, 388, 338, 268, 198, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F76E11047E4 * MIRROR FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024 DATE AND TIME : March 12 2024 VENUE LOCATION : London UK * JAY CHOU DATE AND TIME : March 2 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Giants Stadium Grand Parade Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Australia * IVANA WONG LIVE IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 25 2024 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes' Blvd Toronto ON Canada TICKET PRICES: $ 198, 148, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ADMIT ONE PRO https://admitone.com/events/ivana-wong-live-toronto-9366666 * 831 "UPSIDE DOWN WORLD" CONCERT IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME: Sunday February 25 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne St., Toronto ON TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Entertainment Group https://www.tickets.f7entertainment.com/831-phoenixconcerttheatre * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Saturday February 24 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Summit at Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/ TICKET PRICES: $ 338, 288, 238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE https://99concerts.com/the-wynners-la Ng Hing Kee Rosemead 626-931-6688 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 626-786-1881 * IVANA WONG LIVE IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME : Thursday, February 22 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Centre in Vancouver 777 Homer St., Vancouver BC V6B 0H3 Canada TICKET PRICES: $ 198, 148, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: INFINITE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.infinitent.com/event-lists/ivana-wong ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday Feburary 25 2024 10 POOR THINGS d. Yorgos Lanthimos Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe 9 ARGYLLE d. Matthew Vaughn Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Brian Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson 8 THE ZONE OF INTEREST d. Jonathan Glazer Christian Friedel, Sandra Huller, Johann Karthaus 7 MADAME WEB d. S.J. Clarkson Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, Adam Scott 6 MIGRATION d. Benjamin Renner, Guylo Homsy Illumination Animation Kumail Nanjiani, Tresi Gazal, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings, Isabela Merced, Danny DeVito, Carol Kane, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell 5 SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE d. Takashi Katagiri Japanese Animation 4 DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 104 mins. Opening February 22 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "To the Hashira Training" will show Episode 11 from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion to the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four, Hantengu, and Nezuko's triumph over the sun in theatres for the first time. It's followed by Episode 1 of the Hashira Training Arc, featuring the beginning of the training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, also being shown for the first time. 3 THE MOON THI4V3S Can : Doh Yuet Jeh Lit : Moon Thieves d. Steven Yuen Kim Wai Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Keung To, 2 TABLE FOR SIX 2 Can : Fan Hei Gung Sum 2 d. Sunny Chan Wing Sun Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, Peter Chan Charm Man, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Wu Fung, Peter Lai Pei Tat, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Helena Law Lan, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ling Man Lung, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ng Wing Sze, Birdy Wong Ching Yan 1 ROB N ROLL Can : Lum Si Gip Ong Lit : Temporary Robbery Case AKA : Lum Si Hai Gip Lit : Temporary Armed Robbery d. Albert Mak Kai Kwong Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Lam Suet, Lo Hoi Pang, Leung Chung Hang, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Michael Wong Man Tak, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Mike Tsang Pei Tak, Calvert Fu Ka Tsun, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, John Chiang, Jr. (Chiang Cheuk Man), Ansonbean (Chan Ngai Sun), Kathy Wong Chung Yan, John Chiang Dai Wai, Nancy Wu Ting Yan, ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 104 mins. Opening February 22 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "To the Hashira Training" will show Episode 11 from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion to the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four, Hantengu, and Nezuko's triumph over the sun in theatres for the first time. It's followed by Episode 1 of the Hashira Training Arc, featuring the beginning of the training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, also being shown for the first time. TABLE FOR SIX 2 Rating : IIA Length : 133 mins. Opening Feburary 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/zZohTLGw2Yk [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Belief in our own blessings can bring us good fortune, but what is true fortune? Fortune and misfortune, love and hate, what is their ultimate definitions? One family, three couples, three weddings. After they decided to move on, what further challenges await them? Marriage isn't just about two individuals; it involves a whole family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sunny Chan, with his unique sense of humor, once again dives into the complex dynamics of modern society's men and women, families, and romance. THE MOON THI4V3S Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening February 9th 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/px4IsWQeHyg [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Monsieur is a conman whose latest interest is in selling counterfeit watches. He is caught by a cold-blooded watch smuggler and forced to take part in a heist to steal three ultra-luxury watches in Tokyo. However, Monsieur notices that his fellow robbers all have their ulterior motives. With the entire team distrustful of each other, can the heist succeed? ROB N ROLL AKA : Lum Si Hai Gip Lit : Temporary Armed Robbery Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening January 19 2024 in mainland China Opening Februry 9 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/m5rjpd5AUro Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/movierobnroll/ [ CINEMA CITY ] A ruthless bandit Mui launches a "blitzkrieg"; armed robbery, which happens to stir up the spirit of two perplexed middle-aged men named Fai and Timid who are about to acquire a gun for robbing too. The characters of the three are widely different but they share the same "luck" and goal. Upon their alliance with Mui's unique slogan "Don't hurt innocent and brothers, we're civilized and polite!" Finally, both Fai and Timid became the real gangsters and all three are hunted by Police all along their escape. Their ad-hoc and dramatic robbery has started a war with the Police pursuit. SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE Rating: IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening February 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xnBaH7Pj4so [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] In the era of fierce intelligence wars, all nations in the world are in turmoil. A top spy, working for Westalis and spying in Ostania, "Twilight" disguises as Loid Forger, undergoing a mission, namely Operation Strix. But in the midst of the operation, he is replaced by an incapable man?! At the same time, Eden College is organizing a cooking internship program the winner of which will be rewarded with a "stella star". In order to proceed with Operation Strix, and to prove to WISE that he is up to the task of keeping the peace of the world, Loid proposes to Anya to make a traditional Frigis dessert called "Meremere" to win the principal's heart! In order to confirm the authentic taste of the dessert, the Forgers decides to take a trip to Frigis. But before their departure, Yor witnesses Loid meeting with a mysterious woman. After that Yor becomes uneasy about the "fake relationship" with Loid... On the train, Anya finds a strange suitcase with a chocolate in it. When the owner of the suitcase suddenly returns, while in panic, Anya swallows the chocolate by mistake. It is found out later that the chocolate is hiding a top secret that could shatter the peace of the world! Unexpected things happen one after another, crisis after crisis, thrill after thrill ...! The fate of the world has once again been entrusted to the Forgers! ------------ For the week starting February 24 2024 (Week 8) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 SOMETHING MISSING Can : Hung Sing Gei Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/-iQF_Cv9Vcg 4 A FUTURE TOGETHER Can : Suet Ho Dik Mei Loi Winka Chan https://youtu.be/nsIeb7p8VJE 3 ALL THAT I WANT Jay Fung Won Him Featuring Marf Yau Yin Tung https://youtu.be/iF1I_cw8Ul0 2 ROCKETSTARS MIRROR https://youtu.be/0RCiNRtxmJ8 1 FIRST AID GUIDE TO EXPLODING POTS Can : Bau Bo Gup Gau Ji Nam The Hertz https://youtu.be/Z-saJZyWaSg TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 THE LAST MAD SURGE OF YOUTH Can : Ching Chun Go Bit Sik Hins Cheung King Hin https://youtu.be/4Ch6C-U6dcs 4 LITTLE LOVE Jocelyn Chan Ming Hin https://youtu.be/iMuWdsSR7ok 3 SOMETHING MISSING Can : Hung Sing Gei Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/-iQF_Cv9Vcg 2 ISLAND OF HOPE Can : Chor Sum Siu Doh Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei https://youtu.be/07yhL9P4ND0 1 MAGIC CARPET Can : Mor Jin Mike Tsang Pei Tak https://youtu.be/0_CqBrfKR_8 METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT Can : Gung Gup Luen Lok Yun Gareth T. https://youtu.be/mt56HEafeWU 4 PERMEANENT DAMAGE Can : Wing Gau Suen Wai MC Cheung Tin Fu, Panther Chan Lui https://youtu.be/oA9jBgA_PMU 3 DIVINE CALCULATION Can : Sun Suen Charmaine Sheh Si Man https://youtu.be/vktveCL3u3U 2 DARK MOON Can : Hak Yuet Keung To https://youtu.be/YKRfaH3xkgk 1 THE STRENGTH OF THE HELPLESS Can : Mo Nung Wai Lik Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) https://youtu.be/EPYCIxnls0I COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 MEMENTO Can : Wui Yik Boon Fun Jung Cloud Wan Ho Ying https://youtu.be/oSeRj1sW3To 4 TINTED WINDOWS Can : Hak Bor Lei Kaho Hung https://youtu.be/Rp4iHpTvBY8 3 SAY LEAVE THEN LEAVE Can : Suet Jau Jau Jau The Absent Brothers https://youtu.be/5cKoyNvGgng 2 SELF-REFLECTION Can : Ji Ngor Fan Sang Dark Wong Ming Tak https://youtu.be/9etRqhHn4N0 1 THE LAST MAD SURGE OF YOUTH Can : Ching Chun Go Bit Sik Hins Cheung King Hin https://youtu.be/4Ch6C-U6dcs RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 CLICHE Can : Mo Seung Dai Nga Raymond Lam Fung https://youtu.be/awSAmWlCsfQ 4 MEMENTO Can : Wui Yik Boon Fun Jung Cloud Wan Ho Ying https://youtu.be/oSeRj1sW3To 3 SIX DEGREES OF CONNECTION Can : Lok Doh Seung Gat Lei Lun Lolly Talk https://youtu.be/AWWpACbvS70 2 ISLAND OF HOPE Can : Chor Sum Siu Doh Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei https://youtu.be/07yhL9P4ND0 1 TINTED WINDOWS Can : Hak Bor Lei Kaho Hung https://youtu.be/Rp4iHpTvBY8 HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART 5 DON'T MIND ME Can : Seh Gau Hung Gui Ngam Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/0uYsYjnSdqA 4 BRIGHT FANTASY Can : Sin Yim Dik Kong Seung Jason Zhang (Cheung Kit) https://youtu.be/94ppPGhVcog 3 MAGIC CARPET Can : Mor Jin Mike Tsang Pei Tak https://youtu.be/0_CqBrfKR_8 2 1.1 Can : Yut Dim Yut Luhan https://youtu.be/woFX2qN-_bw 1 RISE Lay Zhang https://youtu.be/IXsUJaQf0Sc ------------ --------------------------------- MAGNUM FILMS PRESENT THE MOON THIEVES http://www.magnumfilmsglobal.com/the-moon-thieves Opening March 1 2024 in the U.S. ATLANTA AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18 BOSTON AMC Boston Common 19 CHICAGO AMC River East 21 HOUSTON AMC Fountains 18 LOS ANGELES AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Burbank Town Center 8 AMC Ontario Mills 30 AMC Orange 30 AMC Puente Hills 20 NEW YORK AMC Empire 25 NEW JERSEY AMC Jersey Gardens 20 AMC Cherry Hill 24 SAN FRANCISCO AMC Mercado 20 AMC Metreon 16 AMC NewPark 12 Opening February 29 2024 in Australia and New Zealand ADELAIDE Event Marion BRISBANE Event Brisbane City Event Mt Gravatt CAIRNS Event Carins Central PERTH Event Innaloo SYDNEY Event George St Event Burwood Event Hurtsville Event Macquarie Event Horsby Opening February 23 2024 in Canada Markham, ON Cineplex Cinema Markham and VIP TORONTO, ON Cineplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas and VIP Richmond Hill, ON SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas Scarborough,ON Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough Richmond, BC Silvercity Riverport 19 IMAX Cinemas --------------------- NIU VISION MEDIA PRESENT TABLE FOR SIX 2 https://www.facebook.com/NiuVision/ Opening February 9 2024 in North America UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES, CA AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 AMC Orange 30 AMC Rolling Hills 20 Cinemark Howard Hughes Los Angeles Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance SAN FRANCISCO/SAN JOSE CA AMC Metreon 16 AMC Bay Street 16 AMC Mercado 20 AMC Eastridge 15 AMC NewPark 12 AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12 AMC Saratoga 14 Cinemark Century Daly City 20 Cinemark Century Union Landing 25 Cinemark Century Mountain View 16 Cinemark Century at Pacific Commons Cinemark Century Great Mall 20 SAN DIEGO CA AMC Fashion Valley 18 SEATLE WA AMC Pacific Place 11 AMC Alderwood Mall 16 AMC Southcenter 16 Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas and IMAX Cinemark Century Federal Way PORTLAND OR Cinemark Century eastport Plaza 16 HOUSTON TX AMC Fountain 18 DALLAS TX AMC DINE-IN Stonebriar 24 AMC Grapevine Mills 24 AMC Firewheel 18 Cinemark Legacy NEW YORK NY AMC Empire 25 AMC 34th Street 14 Regal Essex Crossing Regal Tangram NEW BRUNSWICK NJ AMC New Brunswick 18 ELIZABETH NJ AMC Jersey Gardens 20 CHERRY HILL NJ AMC Cherry Hill 24 BOSTON MA AMC Liberty Tree Mall 20 AMC Causeway 13 CHICAGO IL AMC River East 21 ATLANTA GA AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18 Regal Hollywood @ North I-85 MIAMI FL AMC Aventura 24 ORLANDO FL Regal Waterford Lakes JACKSONVILLE FL AMC Fleming Island12 CLEVELAND OH Cinemark Valley View Denver CO AMC Westminster Promenade 24 Kansas City KS AMC DINE-IN Studio 28 AMC Town Center 20 WASHINGTON DC AMC Montgomery 16 AMC Hoffman Center 22 Regal Rockville Center Regal Majestic Regal Germantown HANOVER MD Cinemark Egyptian 24 ANCHORAGE AK Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 CANADA Markham, ON Cineplex Cinema Markham and VIP TORONTO, ON Cineplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas and VIP Richmond Hill, ON SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas Scarborough Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas Mississauga Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga Newmarket Silvercity Newmarket Cinemas Whitby Landmark Cinemas24 Whitby London SilverCity London Cinemas Ottawa, ON Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas Landmark Cinemas Kanata VANCOUVER, BC Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP Richmond, BC Silvercity Riverport 19 IMAX Cinemas Edmonton AB Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton CALGARY, AB Scotiabank Theatre Chinook Winnipeg, MB Cinema City Northgate Montreal QC Cinema Cineplex Forum et VIP Halifax NS Scotiabank Theatre Halifax --------------------------------- MAGNUM FILMS PRESENT TABLE FOR SIX 2 https://www.magnumfilmsglobal.com/table-for-six-2 Opening February 9 2024 in Australia and New Zealand ADELAIDE Event Marion Hoyts Norwood BRISBANE Event Brisbane City Event Mt Gravatt Hoyts Sunnybank CANBERRA Hoyts Belconnen GOLD COAST Event Australia Fair Cinemas MELBOURNE Hoyts Chadstone Hoyts District Docklands Hoyts Forest Hill Hoyts Melbourne Central Village Century City PERTH Event Innaloo SYDNEY Event George St Event Burwood Event Hurtsville Event Macquarie Hoyts Chatswood Mandarin NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND Event Queen Street Event Albany Event St Lukes Event Westcity Hoyts Ormiston CHRISTCHURCH Hoyts EntX WELLINGTON Event Embassy ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com