Sherman Chung and Gordon Lam appear at an event courtesy of on.cc
courtesy of singtao.com
Sherman Chung recalls that everything is fine during rehearsal in Guangzhou, but before her appearance her voice suddenly has a problem. Her performance thus becomes lacking and she is embarrassed to face the customers
Gordon Lam hopes to work with Japanese artist Yosuke Ueno (left) on a movie courtesy of mingpao.com
Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Sherman Chung SHu Man attended the
opening ceremony of the "Yosuke Ueno × INSTINCTOY Boutique Pop-up Store"
yesterday. Lam Ka Tung said on stage that he loved watching CANDY CANDY
since he was a child, and he would be moved to tears. This event
brought back a lot of memories for him. "Actually I am already several
decades old, at first I didn't dare to say I like CANDY CANDY. I was
worried that people would laugh at me!" Has he ever met a girl as
cute as CANDY CANDY in reality? Lam Ka Tung said with a smile that he
never has, there was always a distance between dreams and reality.
Meeting with artist Yosuke Ueno this time, Ka Tung hoped that everyone
can collaborate in movies in the future and use AI to create.
Ka Tung has also been immersed in writing scripts recently.
Because he has often been in front of the computer, his intraocular
pressure has been much higher. He lamented that making a living was
difficult. In addition, some friends in the film industry are willing
to invest in him to produce short dramas. The initial idea is to shoot
8-10 episodes, and he will invite his favorite directors to negotiate
later. Regarding the recent closure of cinemas one after another and
fortunately some of them have been taken over, Ka Tung believed that it
was also a good thing. "The film business has been going for so long,
it is normal to stop for a while. Now is the time to start again, the
most important thing is for filmmakers to do their part first. With
good movies there will definitely be an audience."
Speaking of the rebroadcast of his then top-rated drama PLAIN
LOVE II in the late night period, Ka Tung laughed and said that the TV
at home happened to be broken so he has not watched it, but the
broadcast of the drama was 27 years ago. He recalled that the shoot
in Guizhou was very rough at that time, but the audience liked it and
it drove the local tourism. He had no regrets. Would he make TVB
dramas again? He said that he was better off not to. He was not
afraid of hard work, but he just wanted to concentrate on being a
good film producer and actor.
Michelle Wai jokes that singing is not her strong suit, fortunately this time she does not need to sing
"Siblings" Tommy Chu and Michelle Wai
For his girlfriend Cecilia Choi's birthday coming up, Terrance Lau has already prepared a surprise courtesy of on.cc
Both Terrance Lau and Michelle Wai says providing their voices for the animated film has been difficult courtesy of singtao.com
Michelle Wai reveals that the company will start production on movies one after another later, several will even be big productions
Terrance Lau
Tommy Chu and Tsui Ho Cheong attend the DREAM ANIMAL premiere courtesy of mingpao.com
The Cantonese version of DREAM ANIMALS held its premiere the
night before, and the animation voice actors Michelle Wai Sze Nga,
Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tommy Chu Pak Hong and Tsui Ho Cheong attended.
Jeana Ho Pui Yu also came to show her support.
Wai Sze Nga once provided her voice to cartoons. This time she
played the little Pegasus. She joked that she was a singer who was
hindered by being an actor. When she saw the script and learned that
she was going to sing, she was excited and nervous. She even practiced
singing for two days. She did not expect that when she was ready to
sing, she was informed the Japanese version would be used and she would
not need to sing. "The role of the little Pegasus is great at singing.
I have sung a song before, but I really sing until I vomit. Luckily I
don't need to sing it now, but it's all fun." The reporter pointed out
that she could ask the singers of her company to teach her to sing, she
smiled and said, "Sometimes talent is not learned. This animated movie
has a lot of children in the audience, if they are made uncomfortable
the moms will be so anxious!"
Wai Sze Nga became the Best Actress, but perhaps due to the poor
market situation of the film market she has not have any movie to make
for a long time. In this regard she revealed that a new film will start
filming in two months, but she could not disclose the details for the
time being. Regarding the company Emperor Group's financial
difficulties, Wai Sze Nga pointed out that she has seen the news and
believed that large companies were facing economic cycle problems. She
was not worried at all. She revealed that boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing
has already reassured everyone and they were all very confident. She
said that Emperor would start production on movies one after another
later, many of which would be big productions. She joked that she
would ask director Anselm Chan Mou Yin everyday whether he would start
work on READY O/R KNOT 3 (BUT YUT SING FUN 3), but he is very busy
right now.
In addition she took advantage of the recent free time and
accompanied her doctor husband to Milan for a medical academic
exchanges. She has not had a vacation for two years and this was also
the first time after marriage they traveled as a couple, so she
has treated it like a honeymoon. However her husband said that it was
not considered a honeymoon, she had to wait for her husband at the hotel
when he went to attend the conference. She also tried to wander around
around alone.
Playing the lion character "Brother Lion", Lau Chun Hi said that
the feeling of dubbing a cartoon was different and difficult from the
last time. He asked the voice acting foreman for advice on how to "play
the voice", the answer he received was that now playing voices is
outdated. Most of them can use their real voice. However in the film
he rescued the little Pegasus, so he had to scream until he was hoarse
and exhausted. It was on par with the performance of TWILIGHT OF THE
WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING), after voice acting
for three hours his voice was hoarse.
Speaking of his girlfriend Cecilia Choi Sze Wan's 32nd birthday
on July 23rd, Lau Chun Him bluntly said that he has already arranged for
a surprise. Would he would give happy animal cracker to his girlfriend?
He laughed and said, "Of course, but there must be more than that.
However she won't surprised If I said it! I will try to make as much
time to spend with her as possible." The TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS film
series has been in preparation for a long time, has it been delayed due
to the impact of the film market? Lau Chun Him said that he did not
know the exact reason, but the group of actors and actresses were
already waiting for the notice to start work.
Chu Pak Hong earlier attended the Bucheon Film Festival in
Korea with director Anselm Chan Mou Yin. He pointed out that he was
the happiest about being able to represent Hong Kong to participate in
foreign film festival, which he thought was something to be proud of.
He even revealed that they were discussing working together on a new
film. Did he get a raise after winning Best Supporting Actor? He
asked, "Is there a raise? Can I get one? I really don't know. Who
doesn't like money. If it is more then it is more, but if I need
money I would still work!" Tsui Ho Cheong earlier went to Penang,
Malaysia to shoot the variety program BE ON GAME S4 and said that a
small portion has yet to be shot. He has heard that it might air in
September, so he hoped to be able to meet the schedule.
Kimman Wong would have to receive a month of physical therapy later courtesy of on.cc
Kenneth Fok
Tin Kai Man courtesy of singtao.com
Tin Kai Man expresses that the Ronald Cheng directed and starred film ATONEMENT has confirmed a September 4th release
Alex Fok brings his son to support the cinema opening
Kimman Wong cuts his hand on glass, receives 9 stitches and wears a wrist brace to stabilize his fingers courtesy of mingpao.com
Golden Harvest Cinemas withdrew from the Hong Kong market,
Golden Harvest MegaBox closed and was taken over by the CineArt Cinema.
Its CineArt MegaBox Cinema opened the night before. Tin Kai Man,
Carmen Kwan Ka Man, Kimman Wong and others attended the opening
ceremony of the theater and the screening of the opening film SUPERMAN
the night before. Legislative Council member Kenneth Fok Kai Kong, one
of the officiating guests at the opening ceremony, said he was
optimistic about the film market and called on more families to bring
their children to watch the film during the summer vacation.
Fok Kai Kong said that he was happy to see how grand the opening
ceremony was. It was a good thing for the film industry for CineArt to
take over the operation of the cinema, and he called on more families to
bring their children to watch movies for the rest of the summer
vacation. Fok Kai Kong believed that he was optimistic about the Hong
Kong film industry. There have been one or two Hong Kong films that
have performed very well at the box office recently, and he hoped
everyone would be able to support them more; the Government's Film
Development Fund has provided a lot of resources and support for film
production and talent development.
Speaking of suggestions for the future development of the
industry, Fok Kai Kong believed that the current situation of cinema
operation is difficult and faces many constraints, especially the annual
renewal of the license and the accompanying restrictions on the scope of
business, and suggested that hopefully the restrictions on the cinema
license will be relaxed to allow live performances, live broadcasts and
other activities to be held during spare time, so as to provide more
business space for the industry. He believed that the government can
also consider subsidizing or providing resources, and encouraging
students to go to cinemas through schools, which can not only help
cinemas operate, but also cultivate young people's interest in going to
the movies. Compared with watching movies on mobile phones or online,
watching movies in the cinema has a sense of ritual, which can promote
family members to communicate and discuss after watching the movie and
encourage young people to develop the habit of watching movies in the
cinema. Fok Kai Kong revealed that he still goes to the movie with his
wife regularly on dates, especially under the busy work schedule two
hours of movie time can make people forget their troubles temporarily.
It is a good way to relax.
When veteran filmmaker Tin Kai an talked about the Hong Kong
film winter, he humorously pointed out that the "defrosting" has begun.
Someone cinema has taken over cinemas and the market has been slowly
recovering. He also revealed that the film he produced ATONEMENT (AH
LONG) has been confirmed to be released on September 4th at the
Intercontinental cinemas. He was also studying whether to produce a new
film. When asked about Ronald Cheung Chung Kei, Tin Kai Man said that
they have met and originally made plans for an interview yesterday.
However Ronald canceled it due to family issues and would make
arrangements later. When asked about Cheng Chung Kei's mood, Tin Kai
Man said, "He's OK! In the past when meeting with him all we talked
about were work and publicity, which was so positive." He revealed that
Cheng Chung Kei's divorce proceedings will conclude within this year.
When Sammie Yu Sze Man supposedly requested six figures in monthly
alimony, Tin Kai Man said that Cheng Chung Kei did not talk about that.
They only talked about filming and concert tour, pointing out that
Ronald would work fully after the matter was over.
Kimman Wong injured his hand two weeks ago. When he attended
the premiere the night before, his left hand was still bandaged. He
recalled that during the cleaning of his cat's glass bowl last month, he
accidentally broke it and was cut by the glass. He was admitted to the
emergency department for treatment because he could not stop the
bleeding. The doctor immediately arranged for him to be admitted to the
hospital for surgery. Because the tendon of the left ring finger has
been cut seventy percent, it is estimated that he will continue to wear
a wrist brace for a week. He will still have to undergo physical
therapy in the next month, and he will not be able to play the guitar
for the time being. He said that after the injury he found that every
part of the body to be very important, and he was grateful that his work
has not been affected. He was able to participate in the Chaoshan tour
led by Raymond Tam Chi Fai earlier, but the most regrettable thing was
that he could not taste the famous local seafood and beef because he had
to watch his diet.
10 BEHIND THE SHADOWS
Can : Si Ga Jing Tam
Lit : Private Detective
FKA : MEI CHUI
Lit : PIGGYBACKING
d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, Chou Man Yu
Louis Koo Tin Lok, Chrissie Chau Sau Na,
Liu Kuan Ting (Lau Koon Ting),
Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Renci Yeung Si Wing,
Eddie Cheung Su Fai, Yumi Wong Sze Kei,
Auguste Kwan Teik Hooi (Kwan Tak Fai), Phei Yong (Pui Wing)
Rating : IIB
Length : 103 mins.
Opening May 31 2025 in the mainland
Opening June 12 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/kSGEDo7KvTs
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Au Yeung Wai Yip is a private detective who has been focusing on
missing persons and adultery investigations for many years. One day,
he received a "special" commission: the owner of the travel agency had
asked him to investigate his girlfriend, who happened to be Au Yeung
Wai Yip’s wife.
Being a private detective, he is used to looking for the truth with
cold eyes for his clients, but he finds it difficult to face the truth
about their own marriage. Unable to withstand his inner torment, Au
Yeung Wai Yip gave up on another ongoing case - a client's search for
his missing fiancée - and went to the hotel to catch the adulterer.
Unfortunately, the marriage could not be saved in the end, and the
client's fiancée was killed after he left. A seemingly ordinary affair
turned into a murderous incident! The police officer in charge of
investigating this murder case, Chan Heong Meng, who is seemingly a
good policeman and husband, discovers that more than one woman has
been killed in a similar manner—the perpetrator is very likely a
serial killer.
After handing over the clues to Chan Heong Meng, Au Yeung Wai Yip
found himself unknowingly entangled in an intricate web of mystery,
with danger looming through the thick fog. To prevent the killer from
striking the next target, he must rely on his professional detective
instincts to turn the tide.
9 BALLERINA
d. Len Wiseman
Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne,
Lance Reddick, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves,
8 VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH
AKA : THE SIN OF UNFORGIVENESS
Can :But Seh Ji Jui
d. Jeffrey Lam Sen, Antonio Tam Sin Yeung
Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Louisa So Yuk Wah
George Au Chun Ho @ P1X3L,
Summer Chan Chi Huen, Sheena Chan Shu Yan
Rating : IIB
Length : 83 mins.
Opening October 31 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival
Opening April 14 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film
Festival
Opening June 5 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/t-lCYaD6bjU
Site : https://2024.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/37003ASF08
[ 37th TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
A pastor struggles with sin and punishment in this intense drama.
A boy who killed his daughter is released from prison. Torn between
vengeance and God's forgiveness...
[ 49th HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
'Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.' Pastor Leung, who
preaches God's forgiveness, finds himself in a dire situation when his
church gives shelter to a young man who caused the death of his
beloved daughter. Torn between his wish to avenge his daughter, his
wife's anger and his principles as a pastor, he struggles to submit to
God or the Devil when an opportunity of retribution presents itself.
Impressive as ever, Anthony Wong acutely leads the story with a
restrained yet intense performance, stretching the questions of faith,
hope, and humanity to their extremes.
7 M3GAN 2.0
d. Gerard Johnston
Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald
English Voice: Jenna Davis
6 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
d. Christopher McQuarrie
Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg,
Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett
5 HI FIVE
d. KANG HYOUNGCHUL.
YOO AHIN, RA MIRAN, LEE JAEIN, AHN JAEHONG,
KIM HIEWON, OH JUNGSE, PARK JINYOUNG
Rating : IIA
Length : 120 mins.
Opening June 19 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/yHjlUhwZDWk
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
The five ordinary people, who developed their superpowers after
receiving organ transplants from a previously superpowered being,
fighting against another psychic, who also gained the power through
transplant and covets their powers
4 LILO AND STITCH
d. Dean Fleischer Camp
Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Mangussen,
Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, Kaipo Dudoit,
Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, Jason Scott Lee
3 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
d. Dean DeBlois
Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost,
Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell,
JBronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd
2 JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH
d. Gareth Edwards
Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend,
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ed Skrein
1 F1 THE MOVIE
d. Joseph Kosinski
Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem
Lin Chong passed away in Taipei from illness at age 92
Lin Chong starred in the film THE SINGING THIEF and performed its song DIAMOND, henceforth nicknamed "Diamond Song King"
Lin Chong made his last public appearance in May courtesy of mingpao.com
"Diamond Song King" Jimmy Lin Chong died in Taipei on July 7th
at the age of 92. Lin Chong's gold son Wu Tai Sheng revealed that Lin
Chong passed away peacefully at the Taipei Tri-Services General Hospital
due to infection with aspiration pneumonia combined with septic shock
and multiple organ failure.
Lin Chong was plagued by illness in his later years. Suffered
from prostate cancer in 2011, he successfully fought cancer and shared
his own experience to encourage those on the same journey. He even
insisted on performing and working, "Since I can still laugh and sing,
then I will continue to perform so that the audience can see vitality
and hope."
Lin Chong was admitted to the hospital for surgery in 2021
due to a blocked artery in his left foot. He suffered massive
bleeding and went into shock, returning from the brink of death.
Last year he suffered two falls. After his hip replacement surgery
he became wheel chair bound. He held his 92nd birthday party
earlier this year, and he was still able to stand up and sing on
stage with assistance. His perseverance was amazing. He made his
last public appearance in May this year at the "Sapphire Cabaret"
concert. With a silver diamond cane in the audience, he said, "I
am not here to sing, but to reminisce about youth." Producer Liu
Kuo Wei said that his friend Lin Chong often said that "I hope to
fall down on the stage", revealing that Lin Chong still has a wish
to visit Japan and Hong Kong to record his past acting career.
Now his last wish would be difficult to fulfill.
Lin Chong was popular in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan in the
1960s. Studied in Japan, he became a rising Chinese star in the
"Takarazuka Revue" troupe and became an overnight success with the
musical HONG Kong. In 1967 he represented Taiwan in the first Asian
Singing Grand Contest in Seoul, South Korea and won the championship.
He then moved to Hong Kong to develop, where he performed in Hong Kong
nightclubs and was very popular. Lin Chong signed a contract with Shaw
Brothers in 1968 and served as the leading actor in the movies THE
SINGING THIEF (DAI DOH GOR WONG), THE SINGING ESCORT (CHING CHUNG MAN
SHUI) and TROPICANA INTERLUDE (YEH LUM CHUN LUEN), from which he became
popular all over Southeast Asia. The song DIAMOND from THE SINGING
THIEF became his representative work and won him the title of "Diamond
Song King".
Tommy Chu and director Anselm Chan go to promote THE LAST DANCE in South Korea courtesy of on.cc
Tommy Chu Pak Hong recently attended the Bucheon Film Festival
in South Korea with director Anselm Chan Mo Yin for the Emperor Motion
Picture THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK), and the pre-sales of the two
meetings were sold out, Chu Pak Hong deliberately learned a few simple
Korean words to communicate. He joked, "My Korean isn't bad, which
would probably be a plus this time when meeting with fans!" Best
Actress Michelle Wai Sze Ng a did not come along this time, but Chu
Pak Hong also shared the production details of the "brother and
sister". They hoped to bring new works to the event next time; he
also revealed that he ran into Lee Byung-hun once, but unfortunately
he did not ask for a photo.