Tuesday, December 10, 2024

[2024.12.11] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 2024

For the week starting Saturday, December 7 2024 (Week 49)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART (WEEK 50)


  5 COFFEE, TEA, OR ME
  Can : Ga Feh Yuen Yeung Nai Cha
  Cath Wong Yin

  4 FIVE GUYS
  Can : Ng Yun Yau
  The Hertz

  3 MESSY
  Can : Meh Si
  Serrini

  2 THE LAST DANCE
  Can : Po Doh Juen Sun
  Terence Lam Ka Him


  1 KEEP GOING
  Can : Ngor Moon Ji Yau Yut Wong Jik Chin
  sica

[2024.12.11] THE PROSECUTOR SHOWS OFF THREE GENERATIONS OF ACTORS

THE PROSECUTOR's final poster shows off the cast
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The Raymond Wong Pak Ming and Donnie Yen Chi Tan produced, Yen Chi Tan directed and starred new film THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) will be officially released on December 21st for Christmas, the ultimate poster of the movie was unveiled yesterday and all the actors lined up, including starring Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Michael Hui Koon Man, Francis Ng Chun Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu, Kent Cheng Jut Si, Lau Kong, Yu Kang, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Chan Yan Yin, Fung Ho Yeung, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, special performance by Ray Lui Leung Wai, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sisley Choi Sze Bui, Mandy Wong Chi Man, Justin Cheung Kin Sing and guest performance by Liza Wang Ming Chuen. Three generations of powerful actors would be on the same stage, which makes people look forward to it!

The film tells the story of Ma Ka Kit (Fung Ho Yeung) who is accused of drug trafficking without any knowledge, and his defense lawyer misleads Ma Ka Kit into pleading guilty in exchange for the acquittal of the real murderer. Prosecutor Fok Tsz Ho (Donnie Yen) find the clues, and is determined to investigate secretly on his own, not hesitating to risk his career and life safety, insisting on clearing the name of the innocent and bringing the real criminals to justice.

[2024.12.11] JACKY CAI DROPS OUT OF WONG JING'S NEW FILM

Wong Jing brings two Jing Girls to the production start ceremony

Jacky Cai cannot make time from her series production schedule to coordinate with the film

Spencer Leung says that he invited Lin Minchen to be a guest on his TVB show but has not received a reply before the deadline
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Spencer Leung is working for 40 consecutive hours for both film and television

Wong Jing's new film features two new mainland actresses Shang Churan (left) and Xie Sitong (right)
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The Wong Jing (Brother Jing) produced and directed new film NEI GA JOR BEI JET GWAI? (DID YOU MARRY A GHOST?) held a production start ceremony yesterday. All the main actors were present, but Jacky Cai Jie was nowhere to be seen. Brother Jing said that Cai Jie originally had a cameo, but decided to resign due to a scheduling conflict. He revealed that 2 new "Jing girls" were used this time. He admitted that he had confidence in Hong Kong films, and a good story could become a hit.

The cast of the new film includes Bob Lam Sing Bun, Spencer Leung Sze Ho, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Oscar Li Ka, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Mak Ling Ling, and 2 new "Jing girls" Xie Sitong and Shang Churan. Brother Jing said that Cai Jie wanted to join the team, and originally would make a cameo appearance; but the schedule was difficult to accommodate, so he decided to give up. He also introduced that the two new actresses were both from the mainland and spoke Mandarin, but they were both trying hard to learn Cantonese. Shang Churan was even studying for a master's degree in Hong Kong. Would they have less dialogue? He said with a smile, "Shu Qi didn't understand Cantonese when she first came to Hong Kong to make movies, but she gradually learned it. (Will the two be very sexy in the film?) Sexy should be beautiful, if they are hiding or 'baring all' then it wouldn't be attractive. It should be natural." Started filming a Lunar New Year film and a new film in a row, Wong Jing frankly admitted that he had confidence in Hong Kong films, and the production cost of Hong Kong films did not need to be very much. The point was that if the story was good, it will be a hit. Regarding the possible sexy looks in the film, the two "Jing girls" said that they were relieved and would not be worried, and were confident that Brother Jing would protect them.

Jacquelin Chong Sze Man and Spencer Leung Sze Ho spoke to the media together; Chong Sze Man revealed that she played a female ghost in the film. She would not be afraid and had no taboos, because she liked stories with strange subjects. In addition this one was a light-hearted comedy, so it would not be too scary; However, since this was the first time she played a female ghost, she had to ask the crew for "lai see". Leung Sze Ho pointed out that after 25 years he returned to work with Brother Jing again. He played a solver in the film, which was a key character. As he was recording the program YOU ARE NOT ALONE, he said that in order to attend the worship event he would not be able to sleep for 40 consecutive hours, because the program had to be recorded before and after the event. He also took the initiative to break the news that he originally invited director Danny Pang Fat and Lin Minchen to appear two weeks ago and served as guests on the program for an episode broadcast that night, so they would be able to promote their new film HAUNTING CALL (SAU GEI GEIN GWAI) as well and support the Hong Kong film industry; Unexpectedly the film company has been unable to confirm whether Lin Minchen was able to appear or not. Fortunately no trailer has been released, otherwise anyone absent would be blacklisted by the company; "I am really lucky, this time I am praising myself for being smart. If I shot the trailer and announced that I have invited Lin Minchen to the program, but in the end she didn't appear. I would have to bear the responsibility, and the guest and the film would be blacklisted. I really like Director Pang Fat, so I want to support him; but the scheduling didn't work. This episode then has no guest." He said that it has nothing to do with the incident. Next to him, Chong Sze Man recommended herself to be a replacement guest, and Leung Sze Ho praised her for her loyalty. Lin Minchen was absent at the last minute from the premiere of HAUNTING on the grounds that she could not find her passport and could not come to Hong Kong. Then she was caught by the public outside the theater. Leung Sze Ho said that with his years of experience in the entertainment industry, as an actor he should respect the spirit of the contract and put his personal affairs to the lowest position. Because whether it is film or television, it is a group work. He could not ask a crew of dozens of people to accommodate himself; now that a movie has been completed, the actors not only have to participate in the promotional activities, but also thank the audience, which was also to condense the lively atmosphere of the film ecology.

Playing the "ghost husband" in the film, Oscar Li Ka said that there would not be many action scenes this time but there would be intimate scenes. He has already asked his wife to review the script. Speaking of becoming a father a few days ago, he praised the baby girl for being very cute. She looked a little like him, and hoped that she would look better than himself in the future; the feeling of being a father was that the responsibility was greater. With 3 daughters and 1 son, Bob Lam Sing un happened to pass by, patted Li Ka's shoulder and smiled to give blessings. Bob suggested that Li Ka could have more children, because after having children the responsibilities grew. He would fight for more job opportunities and not worried about losing out. Thus his work would get better and better; Li Ka laughed when he heard this, saying that he could already picture that.

[2024.12.11] JAY FUNG SHARES A "PASSIONATE SCENE" WITH AMY LO IN A CAR

Jay Fung
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Jay Fung Won Him's film debut AN ABANDONED TEAM (DUT CHUNG SIN SUN) has achieved good results after its releases, his fans spontaneously booked a theater to enjoy the movie a few days ago. After finding out, Fung Won Him immediately asked lead actress Amy Lo Wai Man to meet at the theater to thank the audience and give the fans a big surprise.

Fung Won Him's new album "EMO" is about to be released. Although he was busy with work, he rushed to the theater immediately after attending the public event. When Fans were about to pull the banner for a group photo, Fung Won Him and Amy suddenly appeared and made the audience scream. Fung Won Him was moved. "It's so sweet, some fans have watched it a few times. I am very grateful, thank you." Fung Won Him admitted that he also got teary eyed when watching the film, and gently reminded the audience to bring tissues. He said, "The movie contains a lot of messages, there will be a lot of feelings, a lot of stuff to put into your pockets. I hope everyone will share it with other friends after watching it, because it took a lot of effort and thought to produce."

Amy said that she was very happy when she first learned about working with Fung Won Him on the film. "Because on the other side of me is Brother Tan (Cheng Tan Shui), I will be under pressure. Brother Tan is very friendly, but his role is not; but Fung Won Him is like an 'angel- like existence'. Although he has a bit of a temper in the film, but the real person is an angel, so sweet, relatively no pressure." Amy joked that during the filming, she revealed to Fung Won Him that she had some interest in singing. He encouraged her, which gave her the impulse to really want to try. Fung Won Him repeatedly supported Amy and said, "Write a song, hurry up and release it, our whole company supports you."

For Fung Won Him, the most memorable was filming a "passionate" scene. He said: "There is a scene of chasing 'Roast Belly'. I was driving. This scene was so passionate and exciting." Amy said, "We chased 'Roast Belly', and 'Roast Belly' chased Brother Tan who was sitting in the minibus. You told me you were under a lot of pressure." Fung Won Him explained that the pressure was because he rarely drove in Hong Kong, and with Amy as a passenger, he did not know how to deal with it in case of an accident. Amy continued, "Because you were driving, I stretched out half my body of the window to catch 'Roast Belly'. The sound recorder hid in the back seat and grabbed my pants for fear that I would fall out of the car. I put on padding to protect me. The team tried it many times for me with fake cars and rails, and it was safe after many practices. In addition Fung Won Him was a safe driver, so I was relieved."

Monday, December 9, 2024

[2024.12.10] DONNIE YEN PRODUCES, DIRECTS, STARS, AND CASTS FOR HIS NEW FILM


Donnie Yen has three jobs on THE PROSECUTOR, and even demands casting decisions to create his dream team

Michael Hui plays the judge

Donnie Yen praises MC Cheung as handsome and tough

Donnie Yen once turned down THE PROSECUTOR, but the other producer of the film Raymond Wong persuaded him to take it

Francis Ng originally had a dramatic scene with Donnie Yen, but it turned into a fight scene
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The Donnie Yen Chi Tan produced, directed and starred HK$ 300 million blockbuster THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) was filmed in Hong Kong. Yen Chi Tan challenged the role of a prosecutor for the first time, praised MC Cheung Tin Fu for his talent in filming and bluntly said that he was worth loving. Yen Chi Tan strived for perfect personal casting, teaming up with Michael Hui Koon Man and Francis Ng Chun Yu to come up with ideas and set off sparks, and praising newcomers for acting without baggage but with new ideas.

In addition to Hui Koon Man, Ng Chun Yu, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, MC Cheung Tin Fu, Kent Cheng Jut Si, Lau Kong, Chan Yan Yin, Fung Ho Yeung, Tommy Chu Pak Hong and others, the lineup of THE PROSECUTOR also had a number of top stars making guest appearances, including Liza Wong Ming Chuen, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sisley Choi Si Bui, Mandy Wong Chi Man, etc.

The film was adapted from true events. The story was about a young man Ma Ka Kit (Fung Ho Yeung) who was accused of drug trafficking without knowing anything. His defense lawyer appeared to be righteous, but actually misled Ma Ka Kit to plead guilty in exchange for the acquittal of the real murderer. Prosecutor Fok Tsz Ho (Yen Chi Tan) found out the clue and was determined to investigate secretly with his own efforts. As he dug deeper and deeper, he found that a huge criminal group was involved behind it. Fok Tsz Ho did not hesitate to risk his career and life, insisted on clearing the name of the innocent, and brought the real culprits to justice with the truth. He successfully preserved the credibility of the Department of Justice and the majesty of the law, while avoided a major miscarriage of justice.

Chi Tai said that he was originally preparing the script of another movie FLASHPOINT 2 (DOH FOR SIN 2) when he suddenly received the script of THE PROSECUTOR from the film's other producer Raymond Wong Pak Ming. Having never played a legal subject, he originally did not plan to take the role. He did not want the audience to see that he was following Dayo Wong Tze Wah's A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) performance, as he performed so well. Later Brother Pak Ming asked to meet him for tea, and then persuaded him to perform. He said that he was so suitable for the role in the film. Chi Tan proposed to shoot from a new angle, because he did not want to shoot something others have shot before, and at the same time he also began his research. The actor must also be the ones he thought would be suitable.

Playing Fung Ho Yeung's grandfather in the film, Lau Kong was the first candidate for Chi Tan. He said: "At that time I happened to see an interview with Uncle Lau Kong, talking about the bitterness of filming dramas in Malaysia because he wanted to put his son through school. I have worked with Uncle Lau Kong at TVB decades ago. I think he is tough enough. No matter how many setbacks he has in his life, he has a kind of arrogance. I must ask him." The second candidate in Chi Tan's mind was the upstart in the music scene MC Cheung Tin Fu, he smiled and said: "I wanted to ask him to play a young detective, clean, handsome boy full of sunshine, with a little fire and a little unscrupulous, just like when I was young." In addition, Hui Koon Man, who played the judge, and Liza Wong Ming Chuen, who played the secretary for justice, were also suggestions Chi Tan proposed to Brother Pak Ming to invite in person. Luckily everyone hit it off to form this dream combination.

"I have always wanted to work with my idol Michael, in addition when I read the script I already have Wong Ming Chuen locked down as the Department of Justice chief. She was the best choice. Inviting them would be difficult, all thanks to Wong Pak Ming's help they agreed. I really am lucky."

Chi Tan, who challenged the role of a prosecutor for the first time, thought that the scene of more than ten minutes war of words with Michael in the courtroom was the most memorable and the most difficult. He recalled, "I asked myself how to shoot the scene, first I had pressure. I don't want people to feel that they have watched it before. Just then Tze Wah's movie was so powerful and so well made, I said 'crap' how do I make a scene that would feel fresh to people. I studied for a long time, and I shot the dramatic scene like an action scene. I mastered the rhythm and emotions, and pushed the audience to three emotions. The first would be when you came in what were you watching, what the middle of the process gave you so your emotion wouldn't drop, to the end you followed me to elevate the emotions. I wanted to go against the traditional approach, talked back to the judge, and the judge had some comedy dialogue that would make the scene a lot livelier. He and Chu Pak Hong also took verbal jabs at each other. After the production wrapped and I saw the cut, I thought that it wasn't boring and had dramatic flavor so I am relieved." After successfully passing a difficulty, Chi Tan could not help but breathe a sigh of relief after speaking.

Speaking of working with Michael, Chi Tan revealed that in the last scene, Judge Michael stepped out of the courtroom to speak to reporters. He taught Michael how to act, when Micheal heard he shivered and very quickly answer, "OK, Director." He seemed to be saying, "Are you questioning me?" However as a director I had to have my own perspective and I have to look at everyone's sparks from a grand perspective, otherwise I don't need him to be there." Did he challenge Ah Jeh? He said no, he would not make changes for the sake of changes. Although Ah Jeh returned to film after so many years, her performance was very professional. She did not make any special demand and gave the team heart warming encouragements. "Ah Jeh is also a perfectionist. When she arrived at the set, she saw us 'polishing the movie', down to how to put the wine glass. She said that we were very serious at work."

In addition, his "one-on-one" fight scene with Ng Chun Yu in the house was also unforgettable. Because many of the dialogues in this scene were too superficial, later they found commonground. When the official shoot came they improvised a lot of the dialogues. His taunt to challenge Chun Yu to the fight was also a stroke of genius. At the time Chun Yu could not believe it. He was stunned when he asked him, "Mr. Yen, what did he say?" Of course he had to reasonably sell the idea to this Best Actor before he would accept it. The result had a lot of spark.

Playing the role of a young detective, MC had no shortage of action scenes in the film. He frankly admitted that he tailored the action for MC, and at the same time he wanted to find a successor on and off camera. "I am old, the movie has a lot of my own voices like when I told MC, 'I guard my own tail, you take the front, I got the back.'" He praised MC for his agility, talent for fight scenes, and good performance. Although he has not received training beforehand, he would use his experience to watch him. Speaking of his love for MC and tailor-made action scenes for him, Chi Tan did not deny it. "He is worth loving. I like a smart actor with strong comprehension ability, as the director I would be happy." As for MC's acting skills, he made no secret of saying that it was impossible to ask MC to be like veteran actors like Chun Yu or Michael. Acting skills require life experience, and he was still young. Why did he notice MC? He laughed and said, "I have friends around me who really like to listen to MC's singing. Later when I saw MC's music video, I felt that he was suitable for playing a young detective. He had a frank and innocent attitude." He said that he liked to work with young actors, sometimes they would affect him too. Because they have no baggage, I would wonder why they have these ideas. He joked that sometimes his children would think his ideas were outdated. Young actor Fung Ho Yeung and Yen Chi Tan had a prison visit scene. Yen Chi Tan said that he did not mind bad takes and patiently directed him to a breakthrough.

Of course the audience wants to see Chi Tan's fight scenes, this time Chi Tan in addition to dramatic scenes also had no shortage of martial arts scenes; one of which was also very exciting with dozens of big men on the rooftop, lined up for half a night and filmed for a night. He described the several minute long scene had no interruption, the slightest mishap would be troublesome.

In addition, Chi Tan, who had high demands for the set, revealed that in addition to the court scene, the set construction fee of the MTR car was very expensive. That fight scene was also the focus of the whole movie. Except for the platform that was an actual location, the other three cars were constructed sets for the shoot. Just the production cost alone cost millions, because the material of the car was made of the exact metal of the actual car. All the equipment could also move. Chi Tan revealed that when he was piledriven in a scene, he heard a crack. His neck was compressed. He called the insurance agent at three o'clock in the morning, and asked if the entire movie was insured. After learning that there was no impact, he immediately went to the hospital for examination. "I went to the emergency room at 4 AM and discovered the sound was from a dislocated rib. Luckily nothing was broken, but it aggravated an old injury." He admitted frankly that he has never made a movie without getting injured.

[2024.12.10] GLOOMY FACED SEAN LAU IS PRAISED FOR RELEASING KINDNESS

Sean Lau says that the production of PAPA was pleasant, thus he let go off his gloomy look and played the role naturally and relieved
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The Philip Yung Tsz Kwong directed and written, Sean Lau Ching Wan and Jo Koo (Kok Cho Lam) starred new film PAPA was inspired by a real case. Lau Ching Wan played a father whose wife and daughter were killed by his son. When his dearest became the enemy but he could not let go of his love for his son, the suppressed yet delicate performance was rather moving.

Yung Tsz Kwong said that the story was inspired by the case of "15-year-old mentally disordered teenager who killed his mother and sister" in Tsuen Wan in 2010. He has contacted the father in the case and heard him mention his thoughts about his deceased wife and daughter, as well as his complicated feelings for his son. "This story starts from the perspective of a father, a middle-aged man re-understands himself, re- establishes his own values and worldview, and starts from a lonely story to talk about love." Yung Tsz Kwong pointed out that many of Lau Ching Wan's roles were tough and gloomy, and it was rare to see him with a family feeling. Yung was very happy that he agreed to perform. Working together for the first time, Yung often heard that people say that Lau was a gloomy-faced god. At first he was a little worried, but he released a lot of kindness on the set and people felt a big contrast. Lau Ching Wan frankly understood what everyone thought of him, and thought that sometimes he was really serious and gloomy-faced. Most of the time has been happy this time. He did not have to be deliberately sad to act, which naturally brought out the emotions.

Speaking of the breakthrough passion scene in the film, Lau Ching Wan said that it is very important. "I think to express what this person has lost, we must first know what he had, he had a happy family, love and desire that were so fulfilling, there were no special regrets. Whatever a family should have, this man had everything; but his wife passed away suddenly. Then the audience would understand what he has lost." Yung Tsz Kwong said that when filming this scene, Lau Ching Wan and Kok Cho Lam both put forward a lot of opinions. Kok Cho Lam even thought that there should be in-depth exchanges, which made him feel that this scene must not be "sloppy". Yung Tsz Kwong also mentioned interesting things about filming, one of which was a scene where Lau Ching Wan missed Kok Cho Lam at the karaoke box. Originally not on the call sheet that day, Kok Cho Lam took the initiative to appear on camera. Lau Ching Wan smiled and pointed out that he has put forward the same idea with the director. When he saw her appear, he thought that she planned it with the director.

[2024.12.10] AMY LO SINGS WELL LIKE HER OLD FLAME IAN CHAN

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Singer Jay Fung Won Him has been making appearances for the end year award shows frequently to gain popularity to sweep up awards. A few days ago, he and his new film AN ABANDONED TEAM (DUT CHUNG SIN SUN)'s lead actress Amy Lo Wai Man celebrated the box office reaching HK$ 2 million with a video. As it turned out that Amy, who started as a model, was a good singer like her ex-boyfriend Ian Chan Cheuk Yin. Her sweet singing voice and cute smile won applause, and many online enthusiastically asked the two to form a couple choir. In addition, the box office of ABANDONED has exceeded HK$ 2.5 million on the 10th day of its release and has good word of mouth. Amy was very happy.