From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (March 7 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. Japanese manga creator Akira Toriyama, who passed away from acute subdural hematoma at age 68. 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2024/03/13) Raymond Lam Fung, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Terrance Lau Chun Him, German Cheung Man Kit, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and others two days ago went to the Hong Kong International Film and Television 2024 to promote their film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI WAI SING). With a lot of action scenes in the film, Lam Fung pointed out that he trained for a month before the shoot. Everyday on the set he stretched continuously and said that the production was tough. "Everyday on the set I was wowed, because they built a Kowloon Walled City. It truly was amazing!" Wu Tsz Tung during the shoot received 14 stitches on his chin. He in order to avoid hindering progress immediately returned to the set after getting the stitches. Lau Chun Him pointed out that one day they shot fight scenes for 24 hours straight and almost collapsed. * (2023/03/13) Sil-Metropole Organization yesterday held the Sil-Metropole Presentation 2024 yesterday at the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART) and announced numerous projects for this year. They included completed films as well as film and television projects under preparation. Sil-Metropole Organization this year would release 3 films and 3 series. Sil-Metropole began in 1950 and has already became one of the film companies with the longest history in Hong Kong, bringing countless classic films to the Chinese language film scene. This year would be no exception. Announced at the presentation were three films. The city family film that was a part of the Guangzhou Hong Kong Macau Greater Bay Area Original Film Development Project, LITTLE RED SWEET (HUNG DAU), has just completed production. Producer Catherine Hun Ka Chun, new director Vincent Chow Wing, actors Simon Yam Tat Wa, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Fung So Bo, Amy Lo Wai Man gathered to introduce their film and shared their production experience. Then the under preparation YUK YI YUT GEI (PRISON CHILD DIARY) producer Angus Chan Law Chiu, director Yip Ching Hang and star Hedwig Tam Sin Yin introduced the project. The upcoming release BA HUNG FOOK LAI KUN YUT DIM (PULL HAPPINESS A LITTLE CLOSER)'s director Ling Chi Man, actor Ling Man Lung and Ken Law Ho Ming, producer Tony Leung Hung Wah and Terence Lam (Yeung Hong) shared their experience on the stage. Best Actor Simon Yam Tat Wa yesterday led his "children" Stephy Tang Lai Yan and Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun to promote the film. Yam Tat Wa revealed that he had to put up his own money while making the movie, and also pointed out Jeffrey was the most mischievous. He even became strict father possessed on the spot, ordering Jeffrey to stop moving. Even Stephy thought he bugged her, stating that she really wanted to beat the "little brother"! Yam Tat Wa and Stephy talked about their experience on the film LITTLE RED SWEET and agreed that their co-star Jeffrey was mischievous and noisy, on and off screen they wanted to discipline him with a beating! "However it was a lot of fun. We really were sweetly mixed together like the red bean soup, which was a little rough too. With him we would have a lot of fresh things and love stories, I really treated him like my son." Brother Wa has a daughter himself, now with a son he joked that his daughter needed to be spoiled. Jeffrey answered, "Sons are for beating!" Brother Wa said that he could not hit the son either. In the film he played a traditional man, so he would spoil the son more than the daughter. He praised Jeffrey for being able to sing, act and have star potential. While everyone has been looking for young directors they should also pay attention to young actors. After praising Jeffrey he urged him not to call people old. Jeffrey immediately moved around and kissed up, "You are 18 every year!" During the interview, Jeffrey kept moving around. Yam Tat Wa suddenly became strict father possessed, "Would you stop shaking already?" Jeffrey immediately sat still. Then Yam Tat Wa lectured, "He is very loud, I can't quietly draw or listen to songs even if I want to. What a bother!" After that they were locked in an embrace. Yam Tat Wa also joked, "This time the salary was very low, I even had to treat the team out of my own pocket. For half a month, the three of us treated everyday." They pointed out that eating red bean soup and butter pineapple buns everyday made them much fatter. Stephy just happened to want to look a little fatter on camera. Jeffrey thanked Yam Tat Wa for his teachings and praised Stephy for being friendly, but he stated that they had an age gap. Stephy immediately pretended to get mad. In addition, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin in the film YUK YI YUT GEI (PRISON CHILD DIARY) played a prisoner who gave birth in prison. She said that when she read the script she was already very touched. It would be her first prison film, thus before production began he kept watching prison movies. Earlier when she made FU DUK BUT (VICIOUS TIGERS DON'T) she also played Mama. She joked that she has already entered the age of playing Mama roles. "I am just 30 something, but I seem to have already entered the stage of playing Mommy roles. However this would be my first prison film and prisoner role, I would even have to give birth to a chld in prison and raised it to age 3." Ling Man Lung in the film WISH COMES TRUE (BA HUNG FOOK LAI KUN YUT DIM) played a "Kennedy disease" patient that was based on a true story. He revealed that before the shoot he spent a few days with the ALS patient and tried to use a wheel chair, and he realized that crossing the street was highly difficult. "In the wheel chair I finally realized crossing the street would be highly difficult. Having to step over a crib was an enormous challenge. I really had the feeling of helplessness." In the film Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen would play his masseuse. He joked that because Lin Minchen had professional massage therapist's guidance, the massage she gave him was very comfortable. He joked that at first he thought he would have the most physical contact with her, but actually big guy Law Ho Ming, who played his nurse and driver, embraced him the most. "At first I thought I would be able to hug Lin Minchen, but actually it was big guy Law Ho Ming. He was already able to pick me up with one arm!" * (2024/03/12) Louis Koo Tin Lok's One Cool Film Company yesterday revealed its future film releases. They included the Koo Tin Lok and Eddie Peng Yu-Yan starred TRIER OF FACT (SAU KYET JEH). The Koo Tin Lok, Chrissie Chau Sau Na and Liu Kuan-Ting starred in BEHIND THE SHADOWS (MEI CHUI), the Sandra Ng Kwan Yu and MC Cheung Tin Fu starred LOVE LIES (NGOR TAM DIK NA CHEUNG LUEN OI), Yau Hok Sau and Chung Suet Ying's THE WAY WE SPEAK (HONG NGOR GUM TIN JUM MOR SUET), Andrew Lam Man Chung and Will Or Wai Lam's GOOD GAME (JIK DIN)' teaser trailers and concept posters were unveiled. LOVE LIES was the 6th First Feature Film Initiative Professional section's award winner. Using online romantic fraud was the subject, the film would be about the MC played swindler disguised as a middle aged, widowed French oil engineer. Through social media software he swindled a famous gynecologist Yu Siu Kam (Ng Kwan Yu played). Ng Kwan Yu revealed hat she personally recommended MC to the producer. "Earlier I went to see his concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, I really was mesmerized. He had a hypnotizing stage charm, and he was handsome too. Playing an internet scam group to con girls he would truly be very convincing. Not just me, anyone's 'ship' would be 'sunk'." Koo Tin Lok and Peng Yu-Yan 8 years after CALL OF HEROES (NGAI SING) would reunite for TRIER OF FACT. Koo Tin Lok played a morally ambiguous cop who could be either friend or foe to Peng Yu-Yan. His other film BEHIND THE SHADOWS would be One Cool Film's first film in Malaysia. The Koo Tin Lok played private detective would turn from catching cheaters to a murder case. Yau Hawk Sau, Chung Suet Ying and Ng Chi Ho starred THE WAY WE TALK would be about the lives of hearing impaired youth. The trio learned sign language and even studied the use of artificial ear and language therapy training students' daily lives. Chung Suet Ying felt that the experience was rare. "The hearing impaired community has its unique culture and communication methods. I am very happy to be able to interact and get to know them, from which I understood their language." Lam Man Chung and Or Wai Lam's GOOD GAME would be an e-sport competition. Ken Law Ho Ming in the film served many posts, not only as a star but also creating the story, planning and action directing. "I am very grateful. For the first time of working on so many jobs, I really learned a lot." * (2024/03/12) Nicholas Tse Ting Fung earlier returned to Hong Kong for several days, after guest performing at a concert he left Hong Kong yesterday. However before leaving he took some time out to appear at the Convention Center in Wanchai, patrolled the Emperor Motion Pictures film and television booth and "supervised" his new films CUSTOMS FRONTLINE (HOI GUAN JIN SIN) and THE BLAZE UNLEASHED (NO FOR MAN YIN) poster light boxes situation. Many filmmakers were drawn to look on. Yesterday footage of Ting Fung's visit was released. He got his hands "dirty" as he moved tables and chairs, then helped to put the poster into the light box. He also picked up a duster to brush the dust off the poster. He joked, "Let me wash Brother Hok Yau (Jacky Cheung)'s face......nowadays being an actor really isn't easy at all. You have to do everything yourself!" BLAZE's poster was hung at an eye catching spot. On it Ting Fung showed off his chest with a heavy firearm in his hand and a vicious look in his eyes. Reportedly, BLAZE was originally scheduled to wrap up its production in December last year, but as action director Ting Fung and the team were highly demanding of this action scene. Thus the wrap was delayed until before the Lunar New Year, with several dramatic scenes left for make up shoots at the end of the month. The team would enter post production within the month and the initial estimate for release would be the end of the year. As for CUSTOM it has already been scheduled for a middle of the year release. Ting Fung's "directing debut" film NEW POLICE STORY 2 (SUN GAING CHAT GOO SI 2) currently has already begun the pre production stage and would be able to begin official shoot in several months. This would also be his reunion with the NEW cast and crew after 20 years. * (2024/03/12) Art March 2024's major event, the "Hong Kong Entertainment Expo" began yesterday with a launch ceremony. Leon Lai Ming would repeat as the promotional ambassador this year. The 28th Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART) as a part of the Hong Kong Entertainment Expo would take place between the 11th and 14th. This year around 750 global exhibitors would form over 30 regional exhibition halls to present their latest work and even set up the first virtual production workshop. Yesterday at the FILMART many different large and small film and television groups held press conferences. Media Asia group and Ali Dai Culture and Entertainment Group held strategic partnership announcement press conference. Heavyweight project TWLIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI WAI SING) producer John Chong Ching, director Soi Cheang Pou Soi led the stars to the appearance. Chong Ching said that the film spent 8 years in preparation, becoming a film was very surprising. The director made it very stylishly as a different Lam Fung appeared. Cheang Pou Soi said that what moved him the most was that the Walled City was a very legendary place. He also hoped to be able to capture the 80's Hong Kong. In the trailer, many actors had action scenes galore. Louis Koo Tin Lok's character was called "Tornado". When the host asked how he prepared for the role, he joked, "I watched more news and weather reports, then I know how tornadoes are." The host followed, "Your character probably really likes to tell bad jokes." Director Cheang Pou Soi said, "You nailed it." The entire audience cracked up. Yam Yin Chai joked that the director swindled him because he was told playing the "big boss" would not require action, but during the actual shoot he was arranged to fight against young actors. However this film was full of nostalgia, everyone put their lives on the line for the shoot in order to give their all to make a good movies for everyone to enjoy. Lam Fung explained that his character was someone without any root or home, he went to the Kowloon Walled City to escape trouble, ran into people around all facets of life but developed feelings for them. In a show of humanity's realest side, he went into the struggle with them. Media Asia and Ali Dai's collaboration introduced many new films including Nick Cheuk Yik Him's BORN EVIL (SAM SAT), Fung Chih Chiang's THE OTHER ONE (SHOOK DIK YAU HEI) and David Lee Kwong Yiu's BEHIND THE SCENE (MO MING DING TAI). BEHIND's producer Andrew Lau Wai Keung said, "I want to pass the torch. The company wants to find young directors. If it would find those with ideas of course t would agree right away. Back then when I asked Mr. Lam (Peter Lam Kin Ngok) to make INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH), no one was willing to make it. Mr. Lam agreed right away. So this time I too agreed right away." Zhang Yimou's daughter Zhang Mo would direct the film DUN DOR LAI MING (WAITING FOR DAWN). * (2024/03/11) The 17th Asian Film Awards took place last night at the West Kowloon Cultural District's Xiqu Centre. This year's guests included internationally renowned filmmakers Zhang Yimou, Zhao Liying, Lee Young-Ae, Ryohei Suzuki and others who came to Hong Kong to accept their awards. Finally Japanese star Koj Yakusho with PERFECT DAYS won Best Actor, while mainland actress Jiang Qiqi with DWELLING BY THE WEST LAKE won Best Actress. Japanese artist Koji Yakusho with the film PERFECT DAYS won Best Actor. He was not present so a representative accepted it on his behalf. Mainland star Jiang Qiqi with DWELLING BY THE WEST LAKE won Best Actress. When she accepted the award hot tears streamed down her face. "I truly never thought, I didn't prepare. I am very touched, thank you everyone. Thank you Director Gu Xiaogang, it wasn't easy for him." Gu Xiaogang was also in tears in the audience. Jiang Qinqin continued, "Thank you very much to the work partners on and off camera. I also thank film for giving me strength, and understanding of the world, life and myself." She even gave special thanks to her husband Chen Jianbin, because he has always supported her. Chen Jianbin blew a kiss to his wife in the audience. As for Best Film, Japanese film EVIL DOES NOT EXIST won; Best Director went to Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda for the film MONSTER. Mainland director Zhang Yimou received the Lifetime Achievement Award. His film FULL RIVER RED also won the 2023 Highest grossing Asian Film Award. Zhang Yimou said after accepting this awards. "This is a heavy award. Looking back now, I didn't start too early. I went to the Beijing Film Academy at age 28. At 38 I directed my first film. Then I have been on the road of liking film, on the road of making film. Film has made my dream. Today, many excellent Asian filmmakers are here because they are also on the road of chasing our dream. Everyone has a film dream, making movies is very hard, making a movie that people would remember is even harder. Asian film today serves an important purpose in the world. Many Asian filmmakers are chasing dreams, telling Asian stories to the whole world. I hope that this award today isn't a end, but a beginning. We shall chase our dream together, we shall keep working hard, and telling our Asian stories to the whole world!" Korean film star Lee Young-Ae and Japanese star Ryohei Suzuki both received the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award. Lee Young-Ae after accepting the awards greeted everyone in Putonghua with "How are you" then gave her speech in English and thanked everyone in Korean. Lee Young-Ae spoke to the media later. She said that she felt very happy to receive the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award, because she has been in the business for a long time and made many movies for everyone to see. Speaking of reprising DAE JANGGEUM after 20 years, she said that the series has yet to start production. She knew that everyone has been looking forward to it, but they should not be inpatient. She hoped to show everyone an even better face, so she would have to spend even more time on preparation. She wanted to work hard on her acting again as well. Mainland star Zhao Liying won the AFA Next Generation Award. She said, "To be able to have the opportunity to participate in an event with so many excellent filmmakers, I want to thank the Asian also for giving me this honor. It would give me even more motivation to properly make movies, properly perform, to be able to join even more good film teams. At the same time I am very honored to be able to see so many filmmakers, for everyone to get to know me. I love film, I love performing, I am actress Zhao Liying, thank you very much." In the interview later she said that she was rather emotional to receive the "AFA Next Generation Award", because she saw so many excellent elders. In the future she would have the opportunity to try even more possibilities, like recently in the film ARTICLE 20 she broke through her image and gave the audience something fresh; in the film she also gained a lot, like coming to the Asian Film Awards this time. She believed it was a good start! "Best Screenplay" went to the SNOW LEOPARD's Pema Tseden, who passed away last year. His son Jigme Trinley accepted the award on his behalf. In addition, Hong Kong actress Rachel Leung Yung Ting with IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT TIN HA) won Best Supporting Actress; Nick Cheuk Yik Him with TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI) won Best New Director. After Leung Yung Ting reached the stage and excitedly embraced guest presenter Angela Yuen Lai Lam but accidentally knocked over the microphone stand. She said, "Sorry, I am a little clumsy. I am very happy. Thank you to the film team and each co-star, as well as my family and boyfriend for their support. They are here too." Her co-star Jennifer Yu Heung Ying was moved to tears. Earlier on the red carpet, Best Actor nominee Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Carina Lau Ka Ling held hands for the grand finale. Wai Jai said that his European new film has yet to start production, but he estimated that next month he would take off for preparation. Ka Ling would keep him company for awhile then as well, so they probably would not be able to participate in the Hong Kong Film Awards. Invited to be this year's Asian Film Awards youth ambassador, Thai actor Mario Maurer, Hong Kong actor Will Or Wai Lam, Taiwan actor Liu Kuan-Ting and Japanese actor Hio Miyazawa yesterday morning appeared at an event and introduced themselves in English. Or Wai Lam mischievously taught Liu Kuan-Ting to say in Cantonese, "I am Lau Koon Ting, very handsome!" Hio Miyazawa revealed that this was already the third time he came to Hong Kong. Mario even came to work on a movie in Hong Kong. He hoped to have a chance to work with famous Hong Kong actors. His favorite was Andy Lau Tak Wa and he looked forward to the opportunity to collaborate. The host mentioned that Liu Kuan-Ting would soon become a father. Liu Koon Tin said after receiving everyone's applause, "Thank you everyone, I feel very honored to be able to be the youth ambassador. I hope everyone would get to know Taiwan film more." Liu Kuan-Ting pointed out that earlier while shooting a movie in Malaysia, he saw Hong Kong star Louis Koo Tin Lok and got very nervous. "I grew up watching Hong Kong films, in the past I only saw Koo Tin Lok on the screen. This time I was able to see him on the set, the feeling was very memorable and I was very nervous." Or Wai Lam said that he wanted to take the other actors to visit the Kennedy Town cinema. He just finished two Taiwan films. The 17th Asian Film Awards yesterday arranged for nominated actors and directors to attend an event. 12 year old Golden Horse Award Best Actress Audrey Lin with TROUBLE GIRL was nominated for Best Actress. "I am happy and honored to be able to be nominated with elders, it's been like a dream." In the film she and Terrance Lau Chun Him relied more on eye interaction because they were unable to speak too much. Director Jin Jia-Hua said that he chose Lau Chun Him to be the lead actor because he discovered that his sunny appearance also had a dark side. Audrey Lin wanted to work with Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, knowing that she was Lau Chun Him's girlfriend. Golden Horse Best Actor Wu Kang-Ren with his ABANG ADIK co-star Jack Tan and director Jin Ong appeared. The former said that that he was in the Best Actor race for participation. He also claimed to be a little fan, feeling excited to see stars from all over. He has already prepared his mobile phone to "collect stamps". Would Jin Ong make a sequel with the original team. He asked Wu Kang-Ren, "Would you be willing?" Wu Kang-Ren joked, "I was done! Maybe if we were an alternative ghost film." Malaysian director Chong Kea Aun said that the biggest difficult of making SNOW IN MIDSUMMER was inviting actors. Due to the sensitive subject, many actors did not dare to perform. "The movie has yet to be released in Malaysia. It is still waiting for inspection. I hope next month after its Hong Kong International Film Festival release to fight for the Malaysia release." SNOW IN MIDSUMMER lead actress Wan Fang was a Taiwan artist. She said that playing the role, she was the most worried about the language and cultural differences. The director moved her into participating. From the character she saw shades of many Taiwan women. She hoped tot be able display what was inside them. She too wanted to make Hong Kong films. Thai star Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) received the 17th Asian Film Awards "Rising Star award". Yesterday he spoke to the media and said that he ws very nervous and honored to receive the award. Last year he spent over a month in Hong Kong to shoot the film UNDER PARALLEL SKIES, which would hold its premiere soon. He said that he still has not enjoyed the film in its entirety, but he looked forward to being able to watch his performance with the entire audience very much. The location shoot was memorable for him because he went to Peng Chau numerous times. Normally when he came to Hong Kong he very rarely would go to the island. He even went to Kowloon City to try the local delicacies. * (2024/03/10) Ron Ng Cheuk Hei recently visited Malaysia to promote his film DELIVERANCE (YUEN SUN JUI). He began as soon as he landed in his first stop Kuala Lumpur. He has always been popular there, attracting many die hard fans to the events to show their support. Despite minor chaos, he tried to meet everyone's requests with handshakes, autographs and photos. Later he and the film team appeared on the premiere red carpet and drew several thousand fans to surround the venue. Although the event already had security, Ng Cheuk Hei still had difficulty taking a step due to how crowded it was. At the event, he pointed out that this time he worked with elder Simon Yam Tat Wa and greatly benefit. "I watched how he studied the script, discussed the performance with the director on the set. Actors need to create and consider every line of the dialogue." As for being called the "official law enforcer", he joked, "I would never say retirement, but I hope to be 'promoted' soon to play high ranks, haha!" * (2024/03/09) The 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival would take place between March 28th and April 8th, over 190 films from 62 nations and regions would be screened over 12 days. They would include 5 world premieres, 6 international premieres and 64 Asian premieres. Yesterday at the press conference, the film festival ambassador Karena Lam Ka Yan, the filmmaker in focus Fruit Chan Gor, ALL SHALL BE WELL director Ray Yeung Yiu Hoi, actresses Patra Au Ka Man and Li Linlin (Lee Lam Lam), LOVE LIES (NGOR TAM DIK NA CHEUNG LUEN OI) director Ho Miu-ki, producer Chan Hing Ka, one of the FRESH OFF MARKHAM (BAI JAU MAK SING) directors Trevor Choi Hong Ying, actor Jessica Chan Yi Chun and other attended in support. The Hong Kong International Film Festival Association chair Wilfred Wong Ying Wai at the press conference announced that this year's opening film would be the Au Ka Man and Lee Lam Lam starred ALL SHALL BE WELL (CHUNG GUM YI HAU), which just won the Teddy Award at the Berlin Film Festival; the closing film would Japanese director Sho Miyake directed, Hokuto Matsumura and Mone Kamishiraishi starred ALL THE LONG NIGHTS. Lee Lam Lam has retired from film for over 30 years. Her film ALL SHALL BE WELL earlier won the Berlin Film Festival Teddy Award. Lee Lam Lam said that she did not get to accept the award in person because she did not feel well at the time. She did not want to be an added burden for everyone to take care of her. Returning to film this time, she described herself as "an old bottle opened anew". She was motivated because the genre felt made her innovative and encouraged. The film was able to bring up some questions for the audience to examine, then look for resolutions. She also said that after the shoot she fell for Au Ka Man and constantly thought of her. She said that Au Ka Man was a silly girl; when they got to the last scene she could not stop crying, which gave her quite a heartache. Would her acting bug act up again? She said that she did not dare to 100% confirm whether she would make another movie or not, as it would depend on the script, the director and the sincerity. "ALL's team made me very focused, and sensed an enormous passion." Speaking of her son John Chiang Jr. (Chiang Cheuk Man) wanting to work with her, could she perform as a family of three with husband John Chiang Dai Wai? Lee Lam Lam said, "Good suggestion, let's see the boss, the producers would consider it after hearing that." Speaking of her late friend Lee Ying passing soon after suffering a fall, her funeral has just taken place in Vancouver. Lee Lam Lam said that they would see each other once in awhile and constantly texted each other. "I can't accept what happened. Her health was always great and she was optimistic, but this time was a gentle remind for people in our age to learn to take care of ourselves and be careful. Her passing actually could be joyous, as she no longer had to suffer from pain and illness. Of course it would be hard for her family to accept, because it was very sudden. Even friends like us couldn't accept it, feeling, 'stop messing around'; but this unhappy news was real!" Lam Ka Yan revealed that during the Lunar New Year she finished a Taiwan film. In the middle of the year she would hold a ceramics exhibit in Taiwan. At the end of the year she would make an overseas film production. Last year she worked on Lin Shu-yu's English language film debut WORTH THE WAIT. Her first all English production felt fresh because the performance pace and format would be different. The film would be released at the end of the year on streaming platforms. She said that many people thought she has switched jobs to ceramics, but actually she has been making movies all along. They just have not been released yet. Fruit Chan Gor was asked about his expectation of new directors. He said, "Now new directors have more opportunities, they can make documentaries, commercial films, etc. Their choices are numerous, unlike my era when mainstream movies ruled. I hope new directors' subjects would be diverse, the more the better." He joked that he considered the problem of survival, he was struggling with whether he wanted to return to mainstream movies. * (2024/03/08) Jack Ng Wai Lun with A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) has been nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Director and Best New Director. Recently he has been invited to make a commercial for a bank, which held its premiere two nights ago at a cinema. Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Kearen Pang Sau Wai and Johnny Hui (Keung Nei) showed their support. Dee said that before taking part in THE KING MAKER he already knew Leung Yung Ting. They worked together on a micro movie. However after he started in the business they have yet to work together. Dee said that he wanted to offer his services to Ng Wai Lun, and was envious that Leung Yung Ting has been nominated with IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUN JI HA) for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress. He said, "I have admired Leung Yung Ting's hard work over the years, and I know I am no match for her. Actually I want to try any and all characters, or use a light comedic format to perform serious subjects. For example I want to be in movies about social topics, whether I can change the world or not I still want to have some connections to the community. However I am worried that when viewers see my serious performance, they wouldn't be able to help but laugh instead." Leung Yung Ting with IN BROAD DAYLIGHT has also been nominated for the 17th Asian Film Awards Best Supporting Actress. She had no pressure from the competition. "Because for the film was able to be released and the box office was good, it was already not easy. To be fortunate enough to be nominated along with other actors, I already feel the occasion is rare. The Hong Kong Film Awards would take place in April, so I am in no hurry to pick out what to wear. I have left the task to the image designer. Now I would first handle Sunday's Asian Film Awards. I have never been superstitious, I don't have any lucky color that I have to wear. Running into an outstanding team is my greatest luck." * (2024/03/08) Karen Mok in the film GOD OF COOKERY (SIK SUN)'s Sister Turkey image left a deep impression with the audience. Yesterday she returned to the restaurant where the film shoot took place in 20 years ago for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The shop was filled from film stills and even made the special "exploding beef balls", which brought back a lot of happy memories from the production for her. Mok Man Wai revealed that she would work on a new film with a mystery superstar and planned to perform an outdoors concert in Hong Kong this year. Mok Man Wai said that as soon as she arrived on Temple Street, all her memories came flooding in. "28 years ago, I worked here every night. When I first took my mark, no one has seen the 'Sister Turkey' costume. I came downstairs after make up, people drove me away saying that the shoot was taking place. They thought I was Pedestrian A, so I was very successful. During the performance I had a lot of confidence. Looking back at the negotiation scene here, it really was very classic and very funny!" She also mentioned that although the film was already 28 years ago, viewers of different eras would continue to watch it. She felt very happy. They actually "developed" the "exploding beef balls" from the movie, which was truly an authentic flavor only in Hong Kong. Has her husband watched her performance in GOD OF COOKERY? Mok Man Wai said, "I thought it was amazing, but back then overseas was still the VCD era so he didn't notice. He only saw it after we got married." Mok Man Wai last year also participated in a big production, but had to keep it confidential. She could only revealed that the character was one that she has never played before. She even worked with a superstar. The film also had a lot of special effects. Would she have to get a complete makeover like for "Sister Turkey"? She said, "This time was very pretty, the type with quite a presence and strength. In addition once was enough for being ugly!" Stephen Chow Sing Chi was preparing for WOMEN'S SOCCER and reportedly has already landed two 'real woman soccer players" in former Chinese women's national soccer team goalie, "counterfeit Joey Wang" Zhao Lina and current Chinese women's national soccer team member Li Jiayue. Mok Man Wai said, "If I would perform I would play the demon coach, not expect me to play a player. Leave the field to the young folks!" Would she like to sing the theme song? She said that in recent years she has been singing film or television series theme songs. As for singing, Mok Man Wai said that this year she would plan to perform a concert in Hong Kong. However for now she has yet to confirm the venue. She would like to perform outdoors like at a soccer stadium but Hong Kong lacked this type of venue. * (2024/03/08) The Eric Tsang Chi Wai produced film WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN) two nights ago held a charity premiere. Director Benny Lau Wai Hang, actors Tsang Chi Wai, Tian Niu, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Angela Hui Ching Wan and others attended in support with Emperor Group chief Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing and his wife. Chi Wai stated that Tian Niu was able to bring his acting out. Performing with her gave him a lot of confidence. Tian Niu also felt that this time the character had potential. When they rehearsed it was a teaming of the strong as sparks flew. Tsang Chi Wai and Tian Niu in WE played a couple. Tian Niu's previous Hong Kong film was already A LIFETIME TREASURE (YU JU YU BO) 3 years ago. Speaking of Chi Wai inviting her to perform this time because he was the producer, Tian Niu said, "Actually I really don't know who invited me, I would have to thank that benefactor. However Chi Wai and I was compatible." Chi Wai joked that he asked Tian Niu because she could match him, in addition they have worked together countless times before. "The first movie I played the lead in Taiwan was with her. At the time she was beyond my reach. Later after I became the boss and made LITTLE COP (SIU SIU SIU GAING CHAT) I asked her to be the lead actress again. We went way back, even though the movie ended up losing big." Chi Wai stated this time his co-star would have to have chemistry with him, so he thought of Tian Niu because she was able to bring his acting out. Performing with her he would have a lot of confidence. Tian Niu accepted this role because she felt that it had potential. Even more importantly the film reminded everyone to cherish their family, to express their love. Chi Wai also joked that in past movies he constantly had to "chase" Tian Niu but could not catch her. This time they finally became a couple. Although they have not worked together for seven or eight years, but he felt that Tian Niu was just as pretty. She has never been ugly. Tian Niu instead praised Chi Wai for being even more stable and mature than before. Speaking of Chi Wai was already the TVB general manager, Tian Niu said, "He has earned this with his hard work!" Chan Ka Lok would soon be a father. He revealed that his wife was almost 5 months pregnant, for now he would not reveal the gender in order to maintain the mystery. Even his parents and family did not know whether the baby would be a boy or a girl, but he believed that the gender would very soon be revealed. This father to be has always been going to examinations with his wife Shiga Lin, hoping that the baby would be healthy. "Mrs. Chan (Shiga Lin) is now very nervous, she bought a machine to listen to the baby's heartbeat everyday." Shiga Lin earlier revealed that he cried when he went to the exam with her. Ka Lok awkwardly smiled and said, "The prenatal examinations are happy, before going in the doctor already told me that usually Papa would cry once. I told the doctor to relax and I wouldn't cry, but I already cried at the first time, as well as the second and the third time. The doctor said that I could cry a lot. Finally at the fourth time I didn't cry, because I found out the gender. I am not crying anymore!" Ka Lok wanted to go into the delivery room with his wife and hoped to be able to shoot a video, but he did not know his wife's wish and they have yet to discuss it. "Ultimately I don't want to have too much pressure, the birth would be nature. We haven't made any special 'arrangement'. I always told my wife, from dating to marriage we haven't had a lot of time for just the two of us. If we didn't (get pregnant) yet that would be the case, if we did then it was Heaven's arrangement for us." Ka Lok admitted that he was not mentally prepared to be Papa, because he has never thought so far ahead. Currently he is the most nervous about the baby's health. They would be expecting at the end of July. During that period he would have the chance to work abroad and not be in Hong Kong, so he has already booked a confinement nanny. As for the child's education, he still has yet to consider this stage. Ka Lok liked both gender, even a daughter would still be able to watch sports with him. He would consider the difference in raising a boy or a girl. "My Papa and Grandpa treated me and my little girl with two different personalities. Maybe I would be able to see how I would be as a father of a son or a daughter. If I would have a daughter I would be completely done for!" Ka Lok openly complained that his wife was eating too little, even pregnant she would not eat much. Often she was afraid that she would be too fat on camera. Earlier at a charity event, in front of the mirror she felt she was a little "swollen" and not eat. Although the baby was currently at "full weight", Ka Lo hoped that when everyone would see Mrs. Chan, they would remind her to eat a little more. Chau Ka Yin congratulated Ka Lok, but Ka Lok joked that she could not just say congratulation. Ka Yi said that she would like to give a present but she did not know the baby's gender. Would she be the baby's godmother? She pointed out that would depend on fate. She already had four godsons and two goddaughters. Hui Ching Wan in WE was paired with Fong Lik Sun and gave up her first on screen kiss. Was Siu Fong a good kisser? She joked, "We kissed for many seconds, the feeling was great. We shot from several angles." Elly again played a pregnant lady and even finally gave birth. In the film she even "rented" father to be Chan Ka Lok to be her husband. Elly was a nursing student and was fortunate enough to watch the birth process in a delivery room. Thus she was able to use the experience in the film. * (2024/03/08) Keung To and Anson Lo earlier have worked together on two movies, aside from the already released THE MOON THIEVES (DOH YUET JEH) there would also be WE 12 (12 GWAI DOH) at the end of the month. Because MIRROR would perform the England stops of their tour on March 12 and 14, lately they have been busy with the preparation. The new film has yet to see any large scale promotion. The film company has already begun to release trailers and Easter eggs online. As MIRROR's popularity king Keung To also lent a hand, recently sharing many photos with Anson Lo and rapidly led to responses. Many "MIRO"s declared "very touching" when they saw them together in the frame and smashed the like button like mad. Keung To posted, "How long haven't we taken a photo together?" Anson Lo replied, "Too long". The funniest was their group mate Jeremy Lee Chun Kit and ERROR captain Leung Yip (Fatboy)'s comments. Jeremy enviously asked Keung To, "What about my photos with you?" Keung To said, "Petty." Fatboy also asked, "What about me?" Although Keung To's sharing of photos with Anson Lo had many positive comments, some online also ridiculed him for being calculating and citing that he posted the photos with other intentions. In the photo he seemed to have touched up the his face to a V shape and looked much thinner. Some declared, "It's so photoshopped even the jacket has turned into right angle!" Instead Anson Lo seemed to have no touch up at all, showing his actual "U face" and obviously not as sharp as Keung To. In addition, WE 12's official social media platform two days ago released an Easter egg. All of MIRROR were on hand, while waiting for the shoot they parodied Ian Chan Cheuk Yin with an off key "performance" of his song OFFICIAL STAR and had a lot of fun! Ian seemed exasperated when he heard his group mate's "demon sound" and focused on getting into the shoot instead. * (2024/03/08) In the film WE 12, the 12 MIRRROR members each have their own special abilities. In it Anson Kong excels in reading animal minds. In the film footage, AK spent a lot of time with his dog co-stars to cultivate relationships. From being a complete novice who seemed to have difficulties with even picking them up, to later training the dogs to follow his commands and playing with them. In one scene AK carried a little dog and spin, the dog even turned around and licked AK's mouth. Another member Tiger was a lip reading expert, and also had to have a lot of fight scenes. Before hand he had to accept a series of action training, including a 360 flip in the air then falling to the ground. The difficulty was extremely high, no wonder even he could not help but scream, "I am so dizzy!" * (2024/03/08) The Hong Kong Performing Artists Guild yesterday held spring tea with over 100 members. President Louis Koo Tin Lok, who made a surprise appearance, led vice president Candice Yu On On, Chin Kar Lok and a group of new committee members Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Kaki Sham and others in attendance. As committee membership got younger, Yu On On admitted that the previous generation would ultimately retire and new waves would always be required. The Hong Kong Performing Artists Guild's 16th Council election completed early this year. Koo Tin Lok would get another term as the president, as would vice presidents Yu On On and Chin Kar Lok. New arrivals Cheung Kai Chung and Chau Ka Yi would respectively be the new term executive secretary and treasurer. Kaki Sham, Hins Zhang Jing Xuna (Cheung King Hin) would be on the Executive Committee. Jonathan Wong Chee Hynn, Terence Chui Chi Long (Siufay), Leung Kai Ning (Salted Egg), Neo Yau Hawk Sau, J.Arie (Rachel Lui Sum Yu), Chiu Sin Hang and Cathy Cheng Man were invited to join as the nominated committee. Yu On On was happy that the committee membership got younger, and even personally made a cake to celebrate the Guild's 30th anniversary. The "Outstanding Performing Art Grand Prize" was presented to honor elder artists who have contributed their valuable young and made numerous contributions. This year's recipients included Yu Kam Chu, Tsui Kwong Lam, Ko Yi Hang, and Chow Chung. President Koo Tin Lok made a surprise appearance to present the awards. Chow Chung said, "Thank you everyone for your recognition, I want to say something from the conscience. I didn't come for the individual ward. I wholeheartedly appreciate the Performing Artists Guild, particularly admire Mr. Koo Tin Lok. I have been kissing up to him for several decades. I guess Mr. Koo Tin Lok has a wish in his heart, a nursing home under the Performing Artists Guild." Koo Tin Lok said, "Because it would be very complicated, I would do my best!" First time participant Louis Cheung Kai Chung said, "I hope to learn more from the elders, I would slowly get more of an understanding coming up. Aside from continuing to help elder members, I would also be able to provide assistance and connection with younger members. I hope to bring in more variety of categories into performing artists, so show business can be even more united." Kaki Sham hoped to hold more gatherings and attract young artists into the Guild; treasurer Catherine Chau Ka Yi joked that her math was not great. "Finding the worst person at math to be the treasure, maybe they trust me. Luckily I would have accountants to help." After suffering from pulmonary fibrosis since 2020, Yu Mo Lin yesterday appeared to be in decent spirit but still thin. She needed assistance from her domestic helper when she worked. Yu Mo said that her health was iffy. Earlier when she had fish she choked on a bone and had to go to the emergency room. After one night the bone was removed. The doctor asked her to prevent falling, since then she no longer dared to go out alone. Every morning she would take a walk at the park. At night she would go to bed after watching the two television series. She even said that she started to lose her memory and had to ask friends to play Taiwan mahjong for training. * (2024/03/08) Stephy Tang Lai Yan in the new film AS IT BURNS (BAK JAU YU FUN) had to challenge the suspenseful story Taiwan star Jasper Liu but also had to break through the frame of romantic film. Stephy felt that the film was a poignant story of karmic cycle. "For example we actors experienced a life each time we act, so we have experienced many lives. If we couldn't let go and suppress like my character, who would still bring the grudge and circle endlessly. She couldn't break the cycle." Jasper Liu said, "We seem to be something as pure as an egg. It however is very fragile, being tossed into a big fire." Stephy and Jasper Liu in the film brought viewers into the intriguing world of suspense. They needed to show extremely high degree of chemistry, but Jasper Liu revealed that they before starting work on the set have never met. They saw each other for the first time on the day of the shoot, but had to rapidly interact and get into the production condition right away. "Before the shoot I haven't had the chance to meet and get to know Stephy, I have only been preparing for my part, getting ready condition wise and jumping into the character's real emotions." Stephy also said, "During the shoot I put aside my own emotions, immersed myself into this character to believe in everything they have. I hope everyone could see our side that is real and has soul." * (2024/03/08) Renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 17th Asian Film Awards ceremony to be held on March 10th 2024. The prestigious award, the event's highest accolade, is given to film professionals who have made a significant impact on Asian cinema throughout their lifetime dedicated to the film industry. Zhang is also honored for his directorial work Full River Red which will receive the 2023 Highest-Grossing Asian Film Award on the same occasion. These two awards are not only a testament to Zhang's extraordinary achievements but also to his continued success, having won the Asian Film Contribution Award at the 4th Asian Film Awards in 2010 and the Best Director Award at the 15th Asian Film Awards in 2021 for One Second. Zhang expressed his profound gratitude to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award: "I consider myself very fortunate to have chosen filmmaking as my lifelong profession. Having been in the industry for over four decades, I am grateful to everyone who appreciates my films. Thank you for your enduring support and encouragement. I will keep learning and strive to surpass myself. Always having anticipations for the future, I hope that my best film will be my next one." As a filmmaker with decades of experience, Zhang Yimou shared his insight on films from different eras. "There have been significant phases in Chinese cinema over the past decades, with each era leaving its imprint on the development and evolution of Chinese films. This phenomenon is not unique to China, but also everywhere else. Personally speaking, each era is complex and profound on its own. Ultimately, film is a bridge with the capacity to connect our hearts together." He shared his experience with young film directors. "Nowadays, I am often asked by the media to impart words of wisdom to young directors. Today's young generation actually grows up in the age of the internet with abundant information at their disposal. They are very aware and energetic, and do not really need much spoon-feeding. But since you asked, my answer is simple: persistence is key! Even when faced with numerous challenges, you have to persevere. As long as you have passion, you will persevere." Zhang Yimou said that he has often been asked how would he turned out had he not entered the film industry. "Many friends asked me the same question, and I do sometimes go back in time to analyze and imagine what might have been. If I were to make a guess, the two most probable paths during that era would be: (1) A propaganda officer at a factory's trade union (primarily involved in writing and drawing); (2) Running a small photography studio." * (2024/03/07) The 30th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Awards took place yesterday at the Hong Kong Film Archive. Taiwan artist Wu Kang-Jen and Jennifer Yu Heung Ying won Best Actor and Best Actress respectively. Guest presenter and director Wai Ka Fai encouraged new filmmakers to widen their vision. Yesterday the event presented the 8 recommended films, including DUST TO DUST (DAI BAK GOR YIM YI YUN), TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI), TO BE CONTINUED (SEUNG MEI YUEN CHEUNG), FLY ME TO THE MOON (DAN YUEN YUN CHEUNG GAU), IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUN JI HA), ELEGY (SZE), THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) and A LYRICIST WANNABE (TIN CHI L). Society president Cheng Ching Hang presented the awards. This year the event invited Wai Ka Fai to be the guest presenter to present Best Director to Jonathan Li Tsz Chun for DUST TO DUST, Best Screenplay to Sasha Chuk for FLY ME TO THE MOON, Best Actor to Wu Kang-Jen for FLY ME TO THE MOON, Best Actress to Yu Heung Ying for IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, Best film to MAD FATE. Wai Ka Fai said that the event already had 30 years of history. He has won 7 Best Screenplay and 1 Best Director Award. Speaking of his filmmaking advice, he said that like his Milky Way Image partner Johnnie To Kei Fung he had to have fire, knew what he was doing had meaning, and made movies he liked. This road has been very hard, films and box office sometimes would be hard to imagine. How would he overcome that? He said, "You have to have a sense of duty, shoot what you want to say and benefit the world. Although the road is very hard, you still have to walk it." He also pointed out that the life of a person was very short, but the life of film was very long. He encouraged new directors to not have such narrow vision and should widen their vision. Best Actress Yu Heung Ying was teary eyed when she accepted the award. She was grateful that she luckily ran into a good character. "I am very grateful to be able to win this award, and very lucky to be able to run into this character. I want to thank the screen writer for persisting for 5 years, handing a character who held her ground, seek justice and never gave up to me. In my 8 years in the business I have also run into many good characters." Yu Heung Ying said that she was not particularly good, but she ran into a great team. She wanted to thank the cast and the crew. Was she confident about winning the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress? She said that she haven't thought about it. "Sounding old fashioned I would say I am already very happy being nominated, the award would only be a bonus, a present from heaven." Winning Best Actor with FLY ME TO THE MOON (DAN YUEN YUN CHEUNG GAU), Wu Kang-Jen said in Cantonese that he felt very happy to be able to come to Hong Kong and make a movie because he grew up watching Hong Kong films and television. He also gave special thanks to director Stanley Kwan Kam Peng. 16 years ago when he was a model, Kwan asked him to perform in the film he produced, MIAO MIAO. He also said, "I would treat this time as the last performance, because I am from Taiwan, I don't need to come to Hong Kong to play a Hong Kong person." He also hoped that Hong Kong film would have new life and new beginning. Wu Kang-Jen said that he felt very happy to win his first award in Hong Kong, but he would not have the time to celebrate because he would have to return to Taiwan for a movie. However Sunday he would come to Hong Kong again to attend the Asian Film Awards. Was he confident about winning at the Asian Film Awards? He said no. "Because the strong competition is too numerous, like (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai and Japanese actors. To be able to participate I am already very happy." As for the Hong Kong Film Awards next month, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Was he confident? He humbly said, "No, I still have shortcomings, but I am already very happy to get to participate. It is a type of encouragement." He would like to make more Hong Kong films, revealed that he was in negotiation for them, and even joked that he would have to rent a home in Hong Kong. * (2024/03/07) The Catherine Chau Ka Yi and Carlos Chan Ka Lok starred Emperor Motion Picture WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN) would open soon. As the lead actress she has been inevitably nervous. "Many people think this is a comedy, I want to say that the story is actually very touching. No one should focus on the wrong thing, and after watching people should remember to examine themselves. All relationships should be cherish, because anything has an end date!" The most memorable part for Ka Yi was when she and Tian Niu had a heart to heart chat. "In the story Sister Tian Niu was sick. She and I were chatting on the dam, the atmosphere was very sad and broke me down. After the shoot I kept crying. Sister Tian Niu was great and immediately comforted me, held me and stroke my back. She really was very attentive." In the film Shek Sau and Alex Fong Lik Sun played father and son. Ka Yi joked that they looked more similar than actual father and son. * (2024/03/07) Director Benny Lau Wai Hang's career development could be considered diverse. He first directed the Pang Ho Cheung produced, Patrick Tam Yiu Man and Isabel Chan Yat Ning starred short film MR. RIGHT, which was selected by the 2008 Busan International Film Festival, the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and France's One Country One Film Festival; his feature film directing debut's script WONG KA YAN was chosen by the Golden Horse Award Film Project Promotion. WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN) would be Lau Wai Hang's fifth film as a director. During the pandemic it was already selected by the New York Asian Film Festival, the Vancouver International Film Festival, the China Golden Rooster Chinese Language Film Festival expected film of the year and others and caught attention. The film WE ARE FAMILY was about the Carlos Chan Ka Lok played Ka Chung, who came from a broken family. In show business his talent did not catch attention. With the Catherine Chau Ka Yi played single mother Pui Yi he founded a company that could "family for rent". By chance, Ka Chung discovered the extra who loved acting, Chi Kwong (Eric Tsang Chi Wa) and sincerely invited him to join the company. Chi Kwong quickly agreed. After Chi Kwong joined he ran into the landlady who loved to dance, Fong Fong (Tian Niu). By accident they played a "temporary couple" once and became "family" with Ka Chung and Pui Yi. Who knew that this temporary family discovered a deeply buried secret during the process of their service...... In the film Tsang Chi Wai's character was a senior who lived alone. He could only converse with his phone app Siri to relieve his loneliness. Tian Niu played Tsang Chi Wai's landlady as well as neighbor. She loved to dance, but the music she played at home constantly disturbed Chi Kwong. Thus they were constantly at odds. As for Chan Ka Lok he played "We Are Family Co. Ltd." founder and boss. He was raised by his grandmother, due to family life, environment and a variety of factors he became someone who was only after profit and did not value family relationships as an adult. He understood that as long as he did not get into relationship he would not get hurt. 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Terry Ng Ka Wai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Chan Kwok Bong, German Cheung Man Kit, Macy Ma Sihui, Chin Kar Lok, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Ching Hor Wai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Justin Chu Tin, Ken Law Ho Ming, Kumer So, Eric Cheng Kai Tai, Stephen Ho Kai Nam Teaser : https://vimeo.com/810391849/12ca144ae3?share=copy [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Ben led a botched raid that killed his undercover agent Bong. Now the sergeant of a patrol car, Ben insists on doing everything by the book. When Bong's younger brother Wallace joins Ben's unit, the two men clash over their methods. Meanwhile, the robbers that killed Bong lurk in the shadows, waiting to avenge their dead brother. MY FIRST OF MAY Can : MO MING JI Lit : no name finger (ring finger) d. James Hung Ling Jing Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yun Yi), Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Kenji Fan Lun Chi [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Heartfelt family drama about a father who gives up his squash career to take care of his terminally ill daughter when his wife cannot handle the responsibility and walks out of their lives. PEG O' MY HEART AKA :THE SHADOW OF REDEMPTION Can : Shook Mung d. Nick Cheung Ka Fai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Fala Chen, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Rebecca Zhu Chenli, Yem Yuen Yee Man, Brian Lee Hoi Yin@24 Herbs Lauria Wu Ga Ying, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), 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 ] WE ARE FAMILY Can : Chook Jo Ga Yun Lit : Family For Rent d. Benny Lau Wai Hang Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Tian Niu, Yeung Chin Yau, Shek Sau, Angela Hui Ching Wan, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Eugina Lau Mei Guen, Elly (Ai Nei), Leung Oi Rating : IIA Length : 102 mins. Opening July 16 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening March 14 2024 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Rent-a-Family" specializes in offering family and friends for rent. The company consists of Carlos, the founder; Catherine, the drama coach; and Chi Kwong, the passionate small-time actor. Carlos and Catherine disapprove of Chi Kwong's overwhelming care for their clients, but they begin to rethink the meaning of "Rent-a-Family" when they see the results of Chi Kwong's kindness... WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening January 27 2024 (Limited Release) Opening March 14 2024 [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Continuing her career-spanning contemplation of home and reunion, Tsang Tsui-shan (Flowing Stories, 38th) once again turns the camera on her home village of Ho Chung. This time, she documents her village's Tai Ping Ching Chiu Festival, a once-in-a-decade event that brings villagers back from all over the world to the village. But when the world is hit by a global pandemic, what will happen to this long-awaited reunion? Made amidst great change in Hong Kong and her own life, Tsang's latest love letter to her home is a melancholic and wistful affair. DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Opening March 14 2024 KOMADA -- A WHISKY FAMILY d. Masayuki Yoshihara Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 91 mins. Opening March 14 2024 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. 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. I WANT TO BE A PLASTIC CHAIR Can : Loi Sai Wan Jok Yun Lit : Next Life Still Be Human d. Ao Ieong Weng-Fong Wong Hin-Yan, Ieong Ieng Ieng, Mok Ka Hou Length : 80 mins. Opening March 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/jI8TzpFBeS0 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] World Premiere at Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival. People would say, how much they wished to reincarnate as a human in their next life. But for Ming, he merely wanted to become a red plastic chair. He feels dejected and is faint-hearted, living a life of worthlessness day in day out. Arriving home after a long working day, he only finds himself in another hellish nightmare, for he shares a room with his younger sister, who is always getting laid with her boyfriend! Ming has nowhere to hide and the unspeakable secret about his family would disturb his sleep oftentimes. As a way out, he decided to find a new home and came across Jenny, a real estate agent. The two of them seemed at odds with one another, but developed a friendly understanding and became rather compatible over time. In the eyes of Ming, when will life come to an end? Every day is just a ceaseless whirlpool of misfortune! (Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival) THE MOVIE EMPEROR d. Ning Hao Andy Lau Tak Wa, Pal Sinn Lap Man, Rima Zeidan Rating : IIA Length : 127 mins. Opening February 29 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The Hong Kong movie star Lau Wai-chi misses out again on the Hong Kong film awards. He sits in his office, making short videos that pay tribute to the characters he has played over his forty-year career. But trying to regain popularity this way feels desperate and cheap. He needs to make a film again. He contacts Chinese director Lin Hao, as he wants to star in a film shot in the countryside, playing an ordinary farmer, something he has never done before. This film he thinks will help restore his career to glory. Yet he is so used to being a movie star and having a special treatment in his everyday life, that it is hard for him to connect with the people of the street or peasants, people who have a lower social status than him. Even with women, there seems to exist an impassable barrier. For his new role to be successful, he needs to learn from the villagers how they really live and speak. But they see through his arrogance and vanity – as does the crew. The big star is nobody if he can't communicate. And he won't be able to communicate if he can't put aside his vanity and prejudice. If he finally manage, will they give him another chance. THE MOON d. Yuya Ishii Rie Miyazawa, Joe Odagiri, Fumi Nikaido, Hayao Isomura Length : 144 mins. Opening February 29 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yoko Dojima used to be a famous writer, but she is not anymore. She is married to Shohei who calls her shiho ("master"). They have modest and peaceful days together. Yoko Dojima begins to work at a facility for the severely disabled which is located in the deep forest. She works with Yoko and Sato. Working there, Yoko Dojima becomes empathetic towards facility resident Ki-chan, who shares the same birth year and date as her. Ki-chan lies in bed in a dark room and doesn't move at all. Yoko Dojima witnesses the residents of the facility being treated carelessly or even violently by others workers. Sato, who has a strong sense of justice and duty, is more upset with their situation than anyone else. His anger gets higher and higher and soon the day finally comes. WOLF HIDING d. Marc Ma Yuke Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin), Darren Wang Length : IIB Length : 106 mins. Opening February 22 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PlYVCJ3mhXY [ CINEMA CITY HONG KONG ] Amid the transfer of power at the Hongtai Group, which wields influence in both the lawful and unlawful worlds, a mysterious assassin named Chen An suddenly enters this vortex of confusion and throws the Hongtai Group into chaos. Mai Longwen from the police and Ma Wenkang from the gangs both have their eyes on him... Various forces are waiting for the opportunity to strike. Who is the mastermind behind the scenes? A fierce battle is about to break out. STONEWALLING d. Huang Ji, Ryuji Otsuka Yao Hong-gui, Xiaoxiong Huang, Zilong Xiao Rating : IIA Length : 148 mins. Opening February 22 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When Lynn discovers that she is pregnant, finishing her studies as a flight attendant is called into question. Not wanting to have an abortion and hide her pregnancy from her absent boyfriend, Lynn hopes to give the child away at birth. DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 104 mins. Opening February 22 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "To the Hashira Training" will show Episode 11 from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion to the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four, Hantengu, and Nezuko's triumph over the sun in theatres for the first time. It's followed by Episode 1 of the Hashira Training Arc, featuring the beginning of the training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, also being shown for the first time. 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. [ COMING SOON ] SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT Can : Fung Lam For San Lit : Wind Forest Fire Mountain d. Juno Mak Chun Lung Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Gao Yuanyuan, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Lo Hoi Pang, Wilsom Lam Chun Yin Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Nikki Jiang Peiyao Opening December 2021 FIRST NIGHT NERVES Can: Bak Gor Nui Yun Yut Toi Hei Lit : Eight Women, One Stage of Play d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Fay Bai Baihe, Qi Xi, Angie Chiu Nga Chi, Kiki Sheung Tin Ngor, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Kandy Wong Shan Yee, Kam Kwok Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening at the Busan International Film Festival Opening December 20 2018 Opening January 10 2019 Opening March 27 2019 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 4 2019 in Malaysia Trailer : https://youtu.be/35eeazhLhk8 An actress past her prime attempts to make a comeback, only to discover that she is to be acting alongside her biggest rival. [ BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong's City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen's buried resentments rise to the surface. ATONEMENT AKA: IN TURMOIL Can : Ah Lung d. Mark Wu, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Fu Shun Ying, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Philip Keung Ho Man Length : 112 mins. Opening September 5 2019 in Malaysia (POSTPONED) [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Lung and his daughter Ying are each other's only dependence. Unfortunately, Ying is taken by the kidnap gang during their first trip to Thailand. Lung stays in Thailand only to revenge the murder of Ying. Lung sacrifices everything to turn himself into a bloody revenger. Endless hatred gradually turns him into a sinner...can he be salvaged at the end? INSANE Can : Gum Goo Ji Dei Lit : Place of Imprisonment AKA : Imprisonment d. Wu Qi Pakho Chau, Robert Knepper, Zhen Wang Zhener, Length : 95 mins. Opening April 2020 (POSTPONED) Trailer : https://vimeo.com/267746173 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Adapted by a Korean horror title "Insane", continuing its chilly and mystery. A famous TV show producer Yam Chi Ho gets a chance to return to his pinnacle by directing a new project in a burned-out mental hospital where he believes there is mysterious happenings related to horrible spirit. A diary was found in the ruins, which made Yam curious about the experience of the diary's owner as well as the only survivor in the fire accident, Ng Yeuk Yan. Yam requested to interview Yan for details. During their meetings, Yam finds lots of unreasonable happenings described by Yan. The whole story is about to emerge... THE DISHWASHER SQUAD Can : Sai Woon Tin Tuen Lit : Dish Washing Heavenly Team AKA : Dai Sun Yi Lit : Big Business AKA : Dai Project d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Poon Chan Leung, Will Lee Ho Hin, Wayi, Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen, Buber Mak Wing Nam, Anita Chui Bik Ka, Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Charmaine Lee Si Yan, Wong Jing Man, Length : 100 mins. Opening September 2023 Opening September 27 2012 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Opening October 28 2021 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/dishwasher Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/60 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] After seeing yet another of his ham-fisted start-ups go belly up, slacker-scion Kuen is lured by his best friend, Lun, to buy up a dishwashing business. When they realise the deal's a scam, they decide to pull a quick one too: they sign up mentally disabled people to the payroll to pocket subsidies from the government. But with the help of a tenacious social worker, this motley crew thrive thanks to their compassion and a lot of hard work. Scriptwriter Toni Shum Sek-yin's directorial debut is an inspiring fact-based tale about the importance of giving everyone a chance to be their best selves. Acting together for the first time, Cheng and Jen make a winning team in this breezy local comedy. [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA ] Chan Shi Kyun and Yu Chi Lun have been long time friends . They recklessly bought a dishwashing factory on the cheap but discover that the business is in a financial ruin and has no employees while existing contracts must be honored at the risk of financial penalty. To solve their problem, they decided to hire through a social worker so they will be eligible "special social enterprise" government subsidy in this crowd-pleasing comedy. (windowsonworlds.com) POKEMON THE MOVIE: KOKO d. Tetsuo Yajima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 100 mins. BLUE ISLAND Can : Yau Wat Ji Doh Lit : Depression Island d. Chan Tze-woon Length : 95 mins. Opening at the International Film Festival Rotterdam Bright Future Site : https://iffr.com/en/expanded/2022/films/blue-island [ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM ] Although the Chinese government promised that Hong Kong would retain separate status until 2047, in recent years the Chinese state has consolidated its power over the metropolis. Large-scale protests by the populace have been brutally suppressed. This mix of documentary, fiction, and visions of the future reveals the current state of desolate depression among the people of Hong Kong. "A desperate attempt to capture the final moments of a sinking island", as maker Chan Tze-woon himself puts it. In four chapters, Chan looks back at previous moments of resistance and revolution on the island: in 1967, 1973, and 1989. He shows how the activists of then are faring now. Some still burn with righteous fire, while others are disillusioned or have been bought off by the system. The past is presented in fictional scenes, with today's activists playing those of yesteryear. As one of the young demonstrators observes of her predecessor: "All the hardships he endured seem to be repeating in our generation." ONE WEEK FRIENDS d. Gavin Lin Shen Yue, Zhao Jinmai, Lin Yi, Wang Jia-Hui Opening August 11 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YZzA65LK7GQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] New student Lin Xiangzhi transferred to ShengHua High School's repeating class. She is quiet and smart but always alone, without making friends with other students. However, she attracts the attention of Xu Youshu, who is not a good student in her class. In the process of trying to be friends with Lin Xiangzhi, he and another two students Song Xiaonan and Jiang Wu, found the secret of Lin Xiangzhi. In order to help this lonely girl, four of them formed a "doomsday survival" team to create surprises for her and their memories. Unbeknownst to them, there is an even sadder secret behind Lin Xiangzhi's illness ...... REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT Can : Chun Gaing Yung Yau Lit : Once Owned AKA : Din Ying Chi Lit : Film Crazed AKA : Din Ying Chi Hon Lit : Film Fanatic d. Keian Chui Tze Yiu Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Dada Chan Jing, Endy Chow Kwok Yin, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Kelly Chen Ka Lei Rating : IIA Length : 84 mins. Opening October 9 2022 at the Asian Cinerama Hong Kong Focus in Malaysia Trailer : https://youtu.be/RG9WEI3IRFI [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Everyone in the Hong Kong film industry knows Lil' Kim. He knows everything there is to know about filmmaking. Whether it's on the set, at the movie premiere or at a press conference, he always shows up uninvited. Nobody knows where he comes from. Ginger Keung, a producer of a reality show, suspects that Kim is a film critic who pans movies to extort advertising dollars from film companies. She zeroes in on him as her next target and decides to dig into his elusive past. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Anyone who has anything to do with the film industry in Hong Kong must have heard of a film buff called Lil' Kim. He knows everything there is to know about filmmaking. Whether it's on the set, at the movie premiere or at a press conference, he always shows up uninvited. Nobody knows where he came from and why he showed up... Ginger Keung is the producer of a reality show who suspects Lil' Kim is in fact a film critic who pans movies to extort advertising dollars from film companies. She zeroes in on Lil' Kim as her next target and decides to dig into his elusive past... VITAL SIGN Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung d. Cheuk Wan Chi Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yau Hawk Sau, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Poon Chan Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening April 4 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 27 2023 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening October 27 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC24 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uKnFrTeguZo [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In one of his finest dramatic performances yet, Louis Koo stars as a veteran ambulanceman who simply wants to do his job without any interference from his boss. While he considers emigrating with his daughter, he clashes with his new partner, a young go-getter on the fast-track up the bureaucratic ladder. A mature directorial effort by Cheuk Wan-chi, this dramedy about Hong Kong's civil service culture and the latest emigration wave is a charming, yet sobering love letter to her city and its people, especially those who still remain. WISH COMES TRUE Can : BA HUNG FOOK LAI GUNG YUT DIM Lit : Pull Happiness A Little Closer AKA : Yuen Mong Nau Dan Gei Lit : Wish Claw Machine d. Ling Chi Man Ling Man Lung, Lin Minchen, Coffee Lam Chin Yu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Ken Law Ho Ming Length : 94 mins. Opening September 17 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/wish-comes-true [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA SEASON 17 ] Abandoned by her mother, Xiaofei, a positive and cheerful girl, encounters a "Wish Come True Machine" that can fulfil people's wishes, and forms a bond with a young man named Wai who suffers from a rare disease. While Xiaofei is finding the lost lover of Wai, they discover that the new medicine for treating his illness is ineffective. Though hit hard by fate, they hold on to the only things they can: hope and each other. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a girl who helps a friend with a rare disease with a machine that can fulfil wishes ONCE IN A BLUE MOON Can : Mong Yuet Lit : Gaze at the Moon d. Andy Lo (Law Yiu Fai) Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Peter Chan Charm Man, Sumling Li Kyle Wong Kai Ho, Mathew Hung Cheuk Fai, Mung Kit Length : 104 mins. Opening November 6 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Writer-director Andy Lo's follow-up to his award-nominated drama Happiness is a delicate portrait of a family threatened by well-intentioned lies they tell each other. Mei-chen's family seems fine on the surface, but everyone is secretly struggling. Mei-chen is trapped in a dead-end job with a toxic boss; her brother won't tell his family that he has separated from his wife; and Mei-chen's mother is worried that her untold past may shatter her family. Compassionate and hilarious, this is a dramedy with a comforting message about learning to let go. WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening January 27 2024 (Limited Release) [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Continuing her career-spanning contemplation of home and reunion, Tsang Tsui-shan (Flowing Stories, 38th) once again turns the camera on her home village of Ho Chung. This time, she documents her village's Tai Ping Ching Chiu Festival, a once-in-a-decade event that brings villagers back from all over the world to the village. But when the world is hit by a global pandemic, what will happen to this long-awaited reunion? Made amidst great change in Hong Kong and her own life, Tsang's latest love letter to her home is a melancholic and wistful affair. 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". YOLO d. Jia Ling Jia Ling, Lei Jiayin, Zhang Xiaofei Length : 130 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Le Ying has been staying at home for many years, doing nothing in particular. After graduating from college and working for a while, Le Ying chooses to withdraw from society, closing herself off from social circles, which she believes is the best way to "reconcile" with herself. One day, after several twists of fate, she decides to live life in a different way. In cautiously venturing into the outside world, Le Ying meets boxing coach Hao Kun. Just when she thinks life is about to take a positive turn, the challenges that follow far exceed her imagination, and her vibrant life is just beginning... SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Can : Ng Yuet Suet Lit : May Snow Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening March 21 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE SUMIKKOGURASHI: THE PATCHED-UP FACTORY IN THE WOOD d. Hazumu Sakuta Japanese Animation Length : 65 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] At an old factory on the edge of the forest, the Bear Factory Manager invites the Sumikkos to make toys. They make use of what they are good at, and complete their stuffed toys. The Sumikkos are motivated by the praise of the Bear Factory Manager. They have matching uniforms, delicious food, rooms to stay for the job, .and spend their days making one toy after another. Then, the toys that were shipped to Sumikko's town start moving around. There is something "mysterious" about this factory. TOTTO-CHAN: THE LITTLE GIRL AT THE WINDOW d. Yakuwa Shinnosuke Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 113 mins. Opening March 21 2024 WE 12 Can : 12 Gwai Doh Lit : 12 Strange Thieves d. Berry Ho Kwok Man Lokman Yeung, Anson Lo Hon Ting, Frankie Chan Sui Fai, Alton Wong Chi Tak, Stanley Yau Sze Chun, Anson Kong Ip Sang, Jer Lau Ying Ting, Ian Chan Cheuk Yin, Jeremy Lee Chun Kit, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Keung To, Tiger Yau Ngo Yin, Yeung Wai Lun, ERROR, Yoyo Kot Cheuk Yiu Rating : IIA Length : 97 mins. Opening November 2023 (Experience Preview) Opening March 28 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/JvVkTYYjQaE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the world, which is ordinary yet a little bit extraordinary, there is an underground organization called the "The League of Kaito". Their members silently guard the social order and peace. Within the organization, there are 12 geniuses, each with their own unique skills. Kaito Ian is good at planning, Kaito KT is a master of hypnosis, Kaito Stanley is skilled in eavesdropping, Kaito A.Lo is most adaptable, Kaito Edan is excellent in abseiling, Kaito Jer can instantly disguise himself, Kaito Tiger knows how to read lips from a distance, Kaito Alton is a world-class hacker, Kaito AK masters animal telepathy, Kaito Lokman is familiar with unlocking techniques, Kaito Frankie has the strongest sixth sense, and Kaito Jeremy has a natural super memory and can read and memorize large amounts of information at a glance. They are the star members of the League of Kaito. One day, they received instructions from Boss, to gather at headquarters to complete an important case that will affect the entire world. They not only need to rekindle their team spirit but also face the top enemy of all Kaitou, security manager Johnny, who is trying to stop them, making the mission even more difficult. 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 Opening March 28 2024 at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening May 1 2024 Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2024/programme/202402642.html [ 2024 BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] When her partner Pat unexpectedly dies, Angie is left to worry about the flat in which the couple lived together for over 30 years. Supported by her chosen family, Angie begins a later-life journey into emancipation. DETECTIVE CONAN VS. KID THE PHANTOM THIEF d. Masato Sato Japanese Animation Opening March 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE AS IT BURNS Can : Bak Jau Yu Fun d. Lee Po Cheung Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jasper Liu (Lau Yi Ho), Ray Lui Leung Wai, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening October 22 2023 at the London East Asia Film Festival Opening November 30 2023 (Preview) Opening April 4 2024 Trailer https://youtu.be/gCFlsBcDdig [ 2023 LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL ] An explosion takes place in an apartment late at night, detective Ngai Wan arrives for the investigation and a charred woman body found on spot, her name is Yin Ching. Ching is getting married with Ng Lam who grew up in a wealthy family. Though it seems to be an accident, Wan feels that something is unusual. FLY ME TO THE MOON Can : Dan Yuen Yun Cheung Gau d. Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan Wu Kang-Ren, Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tse Wing-yan, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening October 23 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 12 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 28 2023 (Preview) Opening April 11 2024 Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3602ASF01 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uXqn9tCGx4c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1997, little sisters move to Hong Kong with their mother from Hunan to reunite with their father. However, what awaits them is not paradise, but poverty, identity crisis and a drug addicted father. To survive, they become pleasers. Entering teenage, the sisters start to resist, struggling between the family and their self-identity in development. Then as grown-ups, they realise how their childhood memories keep haunting their current lives. Produced by renowned director Stanley Kwan, Sasha Chuk's first feature tells a story of reconciliation with one's parents and oneself. [ 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A family chronicle, spanning from 1997, the year of the handover of Hong Kong, to 2017, captures the life of a father and his daughter for 20 years. Produced by Stanley Kwan. HAIKYU!!: THE DUMPSTER BATTLE Japanese Animation Length : 85 mins. Opening April 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3JxIYAHD12c GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM Japanese Animation Opening April 25 2024 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 Opening March 28 2024 at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening May 1 2024 Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2024/programme/202402642.html [ 2024 BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] When her partner Pat unexpectedly dies, Angie is left to worry about the flat in which the couple lived together for over 30 years. Supported by her chosen family, Angie begins a later-life journey into emancipation. OKIKU AND THE WORLD d. Sakamoto Junji Length : 90 mins. 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Metuchen NJ 732.819.8883 Yangtze Trading and Travel 931 Arch Street BSMT Philadelphia PA 215.922.8700 * BOB LAM THE BOBFATHER 2024 DATE AND TIME : Thursday April 25 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Centre for Performing Arts 777 Homer St., Vancouver BC V6B 0H3 TICKET PRICES : VIP CA$ 198, 168, 128, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://altsome.ca/the-bobfather-2024-vancouver-canada/ EVENT BRITE : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bobfather-2024-vancouver-tickets-774361645527 * BOB LAM THE BOBFATHER 2024 DATE AND TIME : Sunday April 21 2024 @ 5 PM VENUE LOCATION: John Bassett Theatre Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front St W., Toronto ON M5V 2W6 Canada TICKET PRICES : VIP CA$ 198, 168, 128, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://altsome.ca/thebobfather2024-toronto/ EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bobfather-2024-toronto-tickets-843944419477 * 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. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday March 10 2024 10 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 9 SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE d. Takashi Katagiri Japanese Animation 8 DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation 7 THE BIRTH OF KITARO: MYSTERY OF GEGEGE d. Koga Gou Japanese Animation 6 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 5 THE LYRICIST WANNABE 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), 4 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, 3 ROB N ROLL Can : Lum Si Gip Ong Lit : Temporary Robbery Case d. Albert Mak Kai Kwong Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Lam Suet, Lo Hoi Pang, Leung Chung Hang, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Michael Wong Man Tak, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Mike Tsang Pei Tak, Calvert Fu Ka Tsun, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, John Chiang, Jr. (Chiang Cheuk Man), Ansonbean (Chan Ngai Sun), Kathy Wong Chung Yan, John Chiang Dai Wai, Nancy Wu Ting Yan, 2 POOR THINGS d. Yorgos Lanthimos Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe 1 DUNE: PART TWO d. Denis Villeneuve Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Lea Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, Stellan Skarsgard, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS 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. 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. 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. DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- 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! PERFECT DAYS Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening January 25 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Nearly four decades after the Yausjiro Ozu tribute documentary Tokyo-Ga, German auteur Wim Wenders returns to Japan and makes a glorious comeback to form this transcendent drama about the beauty of simplicity. In a sublime performance that earned him the Best Actor prize in Cannes, Koji Yakusho plays Hirayama, a public toilet cleaner who leads a quiet life that involves only work and enjoying his eclectic collection of music and books. Over a series of encounters, we slowly learn of Hirayama's previous life and why he chose his current lifestyle. ------------ ------------ For the week starting March 9 2024 (Week 10) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 ALL THAT I WANT Jay Fung Won Him Featuring Marf Yau Yin Tung https://youtu.be/iF1I_cw8Ul0 4 TINTED WINDOWS Can : Hak Bor Lei Kaho Hung https://youtu.be/Rp4iHpTvBY8 3 A FUTURE TOGETHER Can : Suet Ho Dik Mei Loi Winka Chan https://youtu.be/nsIeb7p8VJE 2 THE LAST MAD SURGE OF YOUTH Can : Ching Chun Go Bit Sik Hins Cheung King Hin https://youtu.be/4Ch6C-U6dcs 1 CLICHE Can : Mo Seung Dai Nga Raymond Lam Fung https://youtu.be/awSAmWlCsfQ 5 MEMENTO Can : Wui Yik Boon Fun Jung Cloud Wan Ho Ying https://youtu.be/oSeRj1sW3To 4 DARK MOON Can : Hak Yuet Keung To https://youtu.be/YKRfaH3xkgk 3 SAY LEAVE THEN LEAVE Can : Suet Jau Jau Jau The Absent Brothers https://youtu.be/5cKoyNvGgng 2 NOCTURNE Can : Mo Dap Ong Terence Lam Ka Him https://youtu.be/4VO_ZJ3H8E8 1 ROCKETSTARS MIRROR https://youtu.be/0RCiNRtxmJ8 TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 3 LITTLE LOVE Jocelyn Chan Ming Hin https://youtu.be/iMuWdsSR7ok 1 ISLAND OF HOPE Can : Chor Sum Siu Doh Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei https://youtu.be/07yhL9P4ND0 5 A LITTLE BIT Can : Di Gum Dor James Ng Yip Kwan https://youtu.be/essGViD2Xf8 4 RIGHT HERE WAITING (ACOUSTIC VERSION) Can : Sap Kuk Jik Chin Dun Felix Lam Chi Lok https://youtu.be/JBJ9vXtrWBw 3 CHUNI PARASITE Can : Jung Yi Gei Sun Won Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/tnTk0Zb_MU0 2 WHY YOU AGA https://youtu.be/P4bSwMxzB0g 1 THE LAST MAD SURGE OF YOUTH Can : Ching Chun Go Bit Sik Hins Cheung King Hin https://youtu.be/4Ch6C-U6dcs METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 INITIATION LOVE Can : Oi Dik Sing Yun Sik Brianna So Ka Yan https://youtu.be/X4afv8eGiaU 4 SIX DEGREES OF CONNECTION Can : Lok Doh Seung Gat Lei Lun Lolly Talk https://youtu.be/AWWpACbvS70 3 ALL THAT I WANT Jay Fung Won Him Featuring Marf Yau Yin Tung https://youtu.be/iF1I_cw8Ul0 2 REGRET AND ALL REGRETS Can : Wai Hum Yu Wai Hum Dik Yut Chai Andy Leung Chiu Fung https://youtu.be/wNiiZ94zMEs 1 TIMELESS GIFT Can : Si Guong Hau Lai Kelly Chan Wai Lam https://youtu.be/I4ZBol9Fv1I COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 LIGHT IN YOUR HEART Can : Lim Panther Chan Lui https://youtu.be/heEjOa_-lw0 4 LOST AT FIRST SIGHT Ian Chan Cheuk Yin https://youtu.be/Uc9HJTwOwB0 3 MEMENTO Can : Wui Yik Boon Fun Jung Cloud Wan Ho Ying https://youtu.be/oSeRj1sW3To 2 REGRET AND ALL REGRETS Can : Wai Hum Yu Wai Hum Dik Yut Chai Andy Leung Chiu Fung https://youtu.be/wNiiZ94zMEs 1 LITTLE LOVE Jocelyn Chan Ming Hin https://youtu.be/iMuWdsSR7ok RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 ERASE YOU TONIGHT Can : Gum Man Moot Liu Nei Beanies https://youtu.be/ZgkXN7D5QqI 4 ALL THAT I WANT Jay Fung Won Him Featuring Marf Yau Yin Tung https://youtu.be/iF1I_cw8Ul0 3 YOU'RE GONE Ying Chi Yuet https://youtu.be/jGUFPOsG0uY 2 A LITTLE BIT Can : Di Gum Dor James Ng Yip Kwan https://youtu.be/essGViD2Xf8 1 CLICHE Can : Mo Seung Dai Nga Raymond Lam Fung https://youtu.be/awSAmWlCsfQ HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART NO CHART THIS WEEK ------------ ------------ --------------------------------- 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 ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com