Stephen Chow discovers talent as the founder of the intellectual property Sing Sing Legends courtesy of mingpao.com
* (2026/01/31) Stephen Chow Sing Chi (Sing Yeh)'s company official
TikTok "9527 Theater" recently posted a video. With only his back to
the camera Sign Yeh drew classic characters from his films like "God
of Cookery", "Landlady" and "Yu Fa" and posted, "Special delivery of hero
invitations today in search of those who are extreme creative to create
new stories with yours truly. You may send in your work, you may send
in your vote, anyone can try their hands on personally creating the
fate of the characters." Sing Yeh searches for talent as the founder
of the intellectual property "Sing Sing Legends", provides an
opportunity to display creativity for the general public to participate
in creating, promote future creative industry ecology.
This event is open to fans of Sing Yeh's movies and creators to
send in their work, excellent work would have the opportunity to join
the official content system. Creators would interact face to face with
Sing Yeh and examine creative concepts. Viewers turn from spectators to
participants, immersing themselves into the story world and shaping
creators, fans and intellectual property's jointly promoted content
ecology. "Sing Sing Legends" as an all newly original creative IP with
the hero world in the core of its work, saluting the most representative
small potato spirit in Chow Sing Chi films. The work would appear in a
comic book animation creation format, first as short format series.
Yanny and Sonija Kwok attend a New Spring event and wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance
Louis Koo feeds Yanny steaks, which makes her face all red courtesy of on.cc
Yanny Lau and Sonija Kwok attend a New Spring event at a shopping center. courtesy of mingpao.com
Sonija Kwok Sin Nei and Yanny (Lau Yi Ting) @Lolly Talk attended
a New Spring event yesterday. Kwok Sin Nei said that this Lunar New
Year she will take her daughter back to her husband's hometown in Henan
with him, gather with relatives and friends for a reunion dinner, and
set off fireworks. She has also bought gifts for her mother in law and
sisters in law in advance. Would she bring BACK TO THE PAST flash cards
for family and friends as a souvenir? She laughed and said that she has
been saving them herself. "Kam Ching's are relatively fewer, my
daughter has taken the one I saved one. Maybe I would bring some BACK
TO THE PAST souvenirs to everyone." She revealed that she has completed
the dubbing of the extended version of BACK TO THEPAST, and this time a
family scene was extended. She believed that the chance of its release
would be very high. As for the top-secret clip, She smiled and said:
"Since it has been shot it's not top-secret, it is presentable."
Yanny has been very supportive and revealed that she has watched
BACK TO THE PAST five times. She even wore a costume to promote the
movie as "Kam Ching", and cooked a heart-shaped steak for Louis Koo Tin
Lok (Goo Jai) to eat. Kwok Sin Nei laughed and said that she has
watched the short video, praising that she felt something from her
portrayal. She also joked that there was "Hong Siu Lung" fed her steak
with his own hands in the video, "He usually refuses to even give a
heart." Was she envious? Kwok Sin Nei replied with a smile, "I am not
envious; I have a husband to feed me." Yanny said that she was too
nervous at the time and did not expect Goo Jai to cut and feed it to her
himself. She said that she liked the role of "Kam Ching" the most, as
she was very smart in everything.
Lolly Talk's contract with its old company has ended, would she
sign with Koo Tin Lok? Yanny said no, revealing that the eight members
have been discussing the whereabouts together but the decision has not
yet been finalized. Although different companies have beckoned to them,
they emphasized that they would make decisions based on consensus and
have set no specific time limit. At this stage she would first earn
extra money independently.
In addition viewers who have watched BACK TO THE PAST praised
Kwok Sin Nei for taking good care of herself and being beautiful for so
many years. Kwok Sin Nei thanked everyone for their appreciation, and
said with a smile that she has always kept going to beauty salons, doing
exercise and body management. She would also go and look around,
cultivate culture so that she can give the audience more. Speaking of
her 13-year-old daughter, she laughed and said that her daughter could
be more beautiful and hoped that she would be more beautiful as she got
older.
10 GIRLS BAND CRY THE MOVIE -HEY, OUR FUTURE-
d. Kazuo Sakai
Japanese Animation
Rating : I
Length : 110 mins.
Opening January 22 2026
Trailer : https://youtu.be/_OrDRPC1Y4s
[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
After forming the band Togenashi Togeari, Nina confronts her issues at
the hometown she escaped from. Momoka also confronts Diamond Dust,
the band that she left.
Their overcoming of the past inspires the others to do the same, and
aim to become pro musicians, but they are unable to adapt to the
demands of society and decide to continue as an indie band.
9 THE HOUSEMAID
d. Paul Feig
Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone
8 KOKUHO
d. Lee Sang-Il
Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata,
Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa,
Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka,
Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada,
Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro,
Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki,
Rating : IIA
Length : 174 mins.
Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
Opening November 13 2025
Teaser : https://youtu.be/1V6IPJEF7xg
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese
theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic
melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an
adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning
stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes
Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza
father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki
actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a
son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty
years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and
their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on-
stage alter-egos.
7 PRIMATE
d. Johannes Roberts
Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur
6 FINCH AND MIDLAND
Can : Gum Tin Ying Goi Hung Go Hing
d. Timothy Yeung Wing Kwong
Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Theresa Lee Yi Hung,
Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Nina Paw Hee Ching,
Harriet Yeung Sze Man, Dmitry Chepovetsky
Rating : IIB
Length : 111 mins.
Opening October 5 2025 at the Vancouver International Film Festival
Opening at October 23rd at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
Opening January 15 2026
Trailer : https://youtu.be/W0fubpN8BJA
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
In the often overlooked, aging neighborhoods of Scarborough, Ontario,
four Hong Kong immigrants who arrived in the 1990s quietly unravel in
middle age. Once a rising star in Hong Kong, a devoted carer for her
elderly mother, a single mother struggling to make ends meet, and a
widower yearning for connection – they each clutch fading fragments
of dignity, community, and hope in a place as worn and forgotten as
they are. The film portrays these fragile souls reaching out for
connection – and discovering how far loneliness can stretch. Growing
up within this immigrant community, the director witnessed firsthand
the resilience of immigrants, creating a poignant meditation on
displacement, aging, and the delicate threads that bind us all.
Vancouver International Film Festival
[ VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2025 ]
Timothy Yeung's film is a story of big losses, small triumphs, and
moments of grace amid the grind of capitalism — in other words, life
itself. Four Hong Kong immigrants are living lives of desperation in
Scarborough, Ontario: Dan was a pop singer on the rise before his move
to Canada, now he's barely scraping by; Eva is a lonely woman whose
commitment to her aging mother has held her back in life; Fan is a
part-time sex worker struggling to break into real estate; Tony is an
aging widower whose factory job is at risk.
Through these characters, Yeung explores diasporic alienation,
economic hardship, and social isolation. His film is rich in cultural
specificity, but that never obstructs his wider view. Building
outwards from private hopes and personal pain, he creates a rich
social document that cradles within it four precious human portraits.
Tam, Yeung, Lee, and Wong are superb — their performances ring with
commitment and authenticity.
5 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE
d. Nia DaCosta
Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams
4 ZOOTOPIA 2
d. Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Disney Animation
English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman,
Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, David Strathairn, Shakira,
Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo,
Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, Jenny Slate
Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yee,
Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying,
Marf Yau Yin Tung, Serrini
Josephine Ng (Chu Fun), Rik Ching Yan Fu, Hero Yuen Ching Fung,
Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Annise Hui Yi Yung,
Kwanmoon, Kaka Wan Ka Yuk
3 MERCY
d. Timur Bekmambetov
Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson
2 AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
d. James Cameron
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver,
Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis,
Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell,
Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, David Thewlis, Britain Dalton,
Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jamie Flatters, Bailey Bass,
Filip Geljo, Duane Evans Jr., Matt Gerald, Dileep Rao
1 BACK TO THE PAST
Can : Chum Chun Gei
d. Ng Yuen Fai, Jack Lai Chun Lung
Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung,
Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei,
Joyce Tung Lai Ming, Bai Baihe,
Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Kevin Chu Kam Yin,
Wu Yue, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Chris Collins, Jimmy Au Sui Wai,
Wong Man Piu, Power Chan Kwok Bong, Liu Kai Chi, Tang Yat Kwan,
Edward Chui Woai Dong, Sammy Hung Tin Chiu,
Calvin Choy Yat Chi, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Ng Sze Wing
Michelle Saram (Suet Yi)
Rating : IIB
Length : 107 mins.
Opening December 31 2025
fb : https://www.facebook.com/BackToThePastMovie
ig : https://www.instagram.com/BackToThePastMovie
Threads : https://www.threads.com/@BackToThePastMovie
Teaser : https://youtu.be/hbvB1tzqzRo
Trailer : https://youtu.be/bouHy4dwclM
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Wrongly imprisoned after Hong Siu-lung’s time-traveling disappearance,
Ken was wrongly imprisoned and lost everything. After his release, he
leads his daughter Galie and a team to steal the Cme machine.
Equipped with a face-duplication device, Ken plans to pose as the Qin
Emperor and realize his dream of being king as his way of making up
for everything he lost.
Meanwhile, in the Qin Dynasty, Hong Siu-lung has been living in
seclusion in the countryside with his wives Kam Ching and Ting-fong,
his son Bowie, and his blood brother. Life looks peaceful on the
surface, but the family are closely watched by the Qin Emperor.
Ken launches an ambush on the Qin Emperor, but the emperor manages to
escape. Meanwhile, Hong knows that as the only person who knows that
the Qin Emperor is actually impersonated his disciple, he will be
worthless once the Qin unites the warring states. To protect his
family, Hong decides to uproot his family. However, before he can
leave, the Qin Emperor, comes to Hong for help after escaping Ken's
ambush. For the first time in 20 years, the mentor and his disciple
are reunited.
[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
Three years ago, Randy Lee, the only son of the richest man in Hong
Kong, took part in a time traveling experiment back to the Qin
Dynasty, to study the First Emperor's elixir of life. But he was never
heard from again. Today, his father Lee Ka-chun uncovered 2 mummies
near an unexcavated area of the First Emperor's mausoleum, with one of
them holding a smart phone. When it was confirmed that the phone
belonged to Randy and contained pictures of a bomb defuser called Hong
Siu-lung, Lee Ka-chun persuaded Hong Siu-lung to go back in time and
bring his son home.
The mourning hall is simply decorated. In the photo Bruce Leung gave a thumbs up
Chan Wai Man arrives with a cane, and takes a photo with Bruce Leung's photo
Stephen Chow sends a floral arrangement in condolences
Pai Paio goes to Shenzhen to bid farewell to Bruce Leung. courtesy of mingpao.com
The famous martial arts movie star Bruce Leung Siu Lung passed
away on the 14th of this month at the age of 75. His disciple Danny Chu
Chun Yin posted on behalf of him, revealing that Leung Siu Lung bid
farewell peacefully at 4 p.m. on January 14th after a 6 hours effort to
save his life due to heart failure. Leung Siu Lung's funeral was held
in Longgang, Shenzhen yesterday. Inside and outside the funeral home
was crowded with relatives, friends and fans who went to see him off.
The mourning hall was simply decorated, Leung Siu Lung in the posthumous
photo gave a thumbs up.
According to those who went to see him off, in order to take
care of the fans, the family opened two mourning halls; one for
family members and relatives and the other for fans to mourn. Chan
Wai Man, Pai Piao, Lam Wai and Wong Ha Wai waited in Shenzhen to bid
farewell to Leung Siu Lung. With some mobility difficulty, Chan Wai
Man arrived with a cane and looked sad. After Leung Siu Lung's
death Chan Wai Man posted a mourning video on social platforms,
choking up and saying that he only learned the bad news 3 days
after the death of his sworn brother Leung Siu Lung. He felt very
upset and could not believe it at all. Pai Piao has worked with
Leung Siu Lung many times before and were as close as brothers.
They would often meet. When he learned of Leung Siu Lung's death,
he felt very upset because they had only had dinner with each
other two weeks ago; it felt very sudden.
Stephen Chow Sing Chi invited Leung Siu Lung to play the villain
in the movie KUNG FU HUSTLE (GONG FU), and Leung Siu Lung's popularity
rose again. However later they were rumored to be at odds. After Leung
Siu Lung passed away, Chow Sing Chi posted a message of condolences
on social platforms, "Mr. Leung Siu Lung will be forever missed."
Yesterday Chow Sing Chi sent a wreath to express his condolences,
writing: "Forever missed Mr. Leung Siu Lung, Chow Sing Chi respectfully".
The Hong Kong Film Critic Society members say Best Actor Louis Koo gives an outstanding performance and Best Actress Fish Liew wins with her acting. Both victories have a lot of votes
SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT almost becomes a recommended film
Film critics Yip Chak Sing, Tsang Siu Wan, Cheuk Nam, and Cheung Wai Hung discuss the reasons behind this year's Hong Kong Film Critic Society Award winners. courtesy of mingpao.com
The 32nd Hong Kong Film Critic Society Awards earlier
announced its winners. Louis Koo Tin Lok and Fish Liew Chi Yu won Best
Actor and Best Actress. Best Film went to the so-called "urban legend"
CIAO UFO (JOI GEIN UFO). Yesterday the Film Critic Society held a
public forum at Causeway Bay to give the public an understanding behind
the awards and the recommended films, discuss the reasons and key
points. Member film critics Yip Chak Sing, Tsang Siu Wan, Cheuk Nam
and Cheung Wai Hung were the speakers.
The speakers revealed that there were questions about the film
critic society having 10 recommended films in the past but only 6 this
year. They explained that every year the recommended film quantity was
different. Award winning films would not need special recommendations.
They felt that last year's film quality was weak in comparison. Several
"urban legend" movies aside from CIAO UFO were truly iffy, among them
SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) was one vote short of
becoming a recommended film. They said that with the entire film market
has been weak and poor, the critic society did not want to go too easy
and hence only recommended 6 films. Members once discussed leaving
certain categories vacant this year, in the end they voted to keep
all the awards. Best Actor and Actress Koo Tin Lok and Liew Chi Yu won
with many votes. Liew Chi Yu in SOMEONE LIKE ME (JEUNG NGOR JEH YEUNG
DIK OI CHING) played a cerebral palsy patient, a difficult role that
she has obviously put in the hard work to play. Hence she won with her
acting; Koo Tin Lok in BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM) gave an
outstanding performance. They stressed that he did not receive the
award out of "respect", but from fair voting after individual
testimonies and discussions.
Raymond Lam promotes BACK TO THE PAST in Taiwan. courtesy of mingpao.com
Raymond Lam Fung visited Taiwan again after many years to thank
the audience for his movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), which
attracted a large number of media interviews when he attended a press
conference there yesterday. Regarding playing the same role again
after 25 years and reuniting with his co-stars, he joked, "It's nice
to see a lot of actors back then, it feels like a dream." He played
the role of "Emperor Qin" in the film and was domineering. He
revealed that in reality he had encountered fans who asked him to say
"presumptuous" to them, which made Lam Fung smile bitterly and said,
"Everyone is masochistic, and I finally said 'drag them out for
beheading'." The audience burst into laughter!
Lam Fung claimed that no "ordinary subject" recognized him. He
said frankly that he would like to thank the management company, the
boss and co-star Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), saying that he has been
like a teacher and a friend for many years. He would even carefully
help him choose the script. "He is really my master. I rehearsed with
him a lot back then. I was stupid and didn't know what I was acting,
and he taught me a lot of things." Sepaking of Goo Jai's strong aura,
he explained on his behalf, "That's not called scary, it's called
respectable. Of course when I first entered the industry, I was
afraid of him and trembled; but later he became my great boss and big
brother, and I had more respect when I saw his enthusiasm."
Lam Fung pointed out that the last time he visited Taiwan was
before he got married, when he and his wife Carina Zhang Xinyue went on
vacation to Kaohsiung and Kenting. They once encountered a typhoon and
the hotel also advised them to cancel the reservation, but Lam Fung felt
that "since they were already here" they continued the trip. The two
had a romantic and thrilling journey. Due to the tight schedule this
time, he could not go shopping and try the food. He could only enjoy
beef noodles at the hotel for fun. After returning to Hong Kong today
he will continue to shoot new films, and after the Lunar New Year he
will start preparing for the sequel to TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED
IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING).
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