[2025.06.22] ANTHONY WONG LOOKS FORWARD TO HIS NEW FILM REACHING HK$ 10 MILLION

Anthony Wong and Louisa So joke that they are retired and not concerned about the film industry cold winter's influence

Anthony Wong continues to lead the VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH team to thank the audience at cinemas
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Anthony Wong Chau Sun yesterday joined Louisa So Yuk Wah, P1X3L members George Au Chun Ho, Summer Chan Chi Huen, directors Jeffrey Lam Sen and Antonio Tam Sin Yeung at the theater to thank the audience for VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI). Having been thanking the audience for several days in a row, Wong Chau Sun said that he was a little tired; but seeing that the audience liked the film and caused a heated discussion on the Internet, he felt that the hard work was worth it. He said, "If you can't forget the film, there would definitely be an echo. It is very rare, so I try to coordinate with the publicity work."

So Yuk Wah rarely thanked the audiences in the past, but this time she was happy to because it was not inevitable that the audience was willing to spend money to buy tickets to go to the theater. They wanted to thank the audience with action, and tell the audience "Your support, we have received all of it!" For the box office of more than HK$ 3 million, Wong Chau Sun was not satisfied and looked forward to 10 million. Speaking of the phenomenon that only the audience appreciation screenings would be sold out, Wong Chau Sun said, "I wouldn't look at this matter from the perspective that I have always had. Whether now it has become a part of the job or passion, I have put aside my personal opinion. Of course I have my own views, but they don't really matter. The whole thing is a change in the market, the world and values. I saw that the team was very attentive this time, so I should be involved."

Regarding the cold winter period the Hong Kong film industry is in, Wong Chau Sun joked, "Buy a better down jacket to survive the cold winter. (Are you worried?) I don't get to worry, just face it with a normal heart. Do a good job when you have one, and don't analyze why it has become like this." So Yuk Wah was optimistic about facing the cold winter, believing that everything had a cycle. "Put all things to death and come back to life. Everyone can only do their best now, fighting shoulder to shoulder and hand in hand". Were they not worried about the workload? They joked that they were retirees. ong Cahu Sun described filmmaking as a hobby class, painting was his main job as he planned to open an art exhibition. He said, "I regained my interest in painting earlier, and I think I am a decent painter. I am a Fauvist, I have painted 7 paintings and I plan to open a solo exhibition when I have 30 paintings." So Yuk Wah said that she has been working for many years, and now she should pay more attention to herself, let herself be free. In he process of planting and chatting with the turtle at home, she has learn how to live slowly from being anxious before. Instead she would see and hear even more.

[2025.06.22] STEPHEN CHOW WRAPS UP NEW FILM PRODUCTION IN HONG KONG

If Stephen Chow and Jay Chou truly collaborate, it should certainly be talked about
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Film star Stephen Chow Sing Chi's new work WOMEN SOCCER has been rumored to have completed its production earlier this month, but actually a production wrap was confirmed as the team specifically moved to Hong Kong to start production a few days ago. The team was rumored to be in negotiation with Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park, hoping to add the location to the film in special effects and giving the movie more Hong Kong characteristics! This time the "guests stars" were numerous, as Taiwan's heavenly king Jay Chou also had a great opportunity to work with Chow Sing Chi.

Chow Sing Chi announced the launch of the filming plan of WOMEN SOCCER on his birthday on June 22, 2023. Two years later today happened to be his birthday, and he has already reached the post-production of the film; earlier WOMEN was rumored to have wrapped up production at the beginning of the month, but the truth was that a few days ago he secretly brought a team to Hong Kong for the production wrap. Reportedly Chow Sing Chi came to Hong Kong for location shoot because he had a soft spot for King Yin Lei in Mid-Levels East, Hong Kong Island; Declared a monument in 2008, King Yin Lei is a unique blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles.

Because the film crew only had 1 day of filming time, Chow Sing Chi and the team arrived at the location early in the morning. In terms of actors, although actress Sisley Choi Si Bui was a Hong Kong representative, she did not show up that day because her role has been completed in Shenzhen. In addition to the interior scenes, the crew also sent out photography drones to shoot the exterior of the monuments; but due to the unstable weather that day, it often rained heavily. As they once decided to concede, the sky opened up as the team took advantage of the rain stoppage for the aerial shoot. In addition to King Yin Lei, some said that Chow Sing Chi also intended to use special effect methods to add scenes of the new Hong Kong landmark of the Kai Tak Sports Park into the film. They have been working hard to negotiate, and if it would happens the film would be the first film with a scene of Kai Tak Sports Park.

In addition to mainland movie stars Lay Zhang Yixing, Dilraba and Zhang Xiaofei, quite a lot of "stars" would also be "guest stars". They included Best Actors and Actresses, the number of "guest stars" should be the most among Chow Sing Chi's movies over the years. However, in order to avoid spoiling the surprise due to leaks, Chow Sing Chi has issued a gag order during filming in Shenzhen. The staff were not allowed to reveal anything, and photography was strictly forbidden on the set. Unfortunately something was overlooked as his social platform unknowingly left "Chow Sing Chi secret code". Reportedly during the preparation of the film when he met with the actors he worked with, he would make interesting short films to share; in turn the "guest stars" were left in the open! Among them Korean star Song Kang-Ho, former "national football" player Zhao Lina, Xu Jiao, etc. have all been confirmed. Also "appearing" on social platforms, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Lam Tsz Chung were also among them. Big names of course would include the Taiwanese music king Jay Chou. Before Chow Sing Chi announced the film, he has already had a heart to heart chat over wine with him. At the time many online coaxed the two to collaborate, Chow Sing Chi also made it clear that he had this idea. As he was preparing to start filming at that time, so the chance of the "Double Chow" combination was quite high! In addition, Taiwanese artist Vaness Wu (Ng Kin Ho) and Singaporean heveanly king JJ Lin have all visited Chow's office to meet with him, and they have all become "guest stars" suspects.

Playing the role of "Big Brother" in Stephen Chow Sing Chi's film SHAOLIN SOCCER, Wong Yat Fei became a classic character in Hong Kong films with his "Iron Head Skill" and singing with Chow Sing Chi in the film. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Unfortunately the two had a discord because of the "bottle busting scene" in the film, and Wong Yat Fei once made it clear that they would not work together again. Recently a photo of Wong Yat Fei and Chow Sing Chi on the set has been leaked on the Internet, as many online have shouted "Big Brother is back!" and thought it was a cameo in a new film. However it was confirmed that Wong Yat Fei, who was living in the mainland, was visiting the set in Shenzhen. Although there was no performance, the two were talking happily and the grievances has already evaporated!

[2025.06.21] LOUIS KOO TURNS INTO MR. JOY AND SINGS FOR THE ELDERLY

Louis Koo gets into the mood and makes the seniors very happy

Louis Koo rarely sings, so Candy Yu and Catherine Chau are very excited

Louis Cheung entertains with his impersonations and singing
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Louis Koo leads Raymond Lam, Philip Ng and the TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN team to receive the "Outstanding Leadership" award in the sports/cultures/performing arts category from the financial secretary Paul Chan
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MothBest Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok led members of the Performing Artists Guild to visit the senior center the day before yesterday. Always Mr. Cool, he turned into "Mr. Joy" and made many seniors smile. At the end of the event, he even "let loose" and surprisingly sang a song, which pushed the atmosphere to a boiling point!

The President of the Hong Kong Performing Artists Guild, Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), together with Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Louis Cheung Kai Chung and Tin Kai Man, visited the senior center the day before yesterday, played games and distributed gifts to 80 elderly friends. Goo Jai was very involved in the whole process, squatting down many times to talk to the elderly sitting on the chairs. A grandma was very happy to see him, holding his hand and saying, "I have watched your TV series THE RETURN OF CONDOR HEROES, you are so handsome!" Goo Jai replied with a smile, "Thank you, granny, I wish you good health!"

The Guild vice president Candy Yu On On, and the Guild secretary-general Cheung Kai Chung in order to made the elderly smile tried to get everyone in the mood. Always a profound "impersonator" Cheung Kai Chung imitated the popular dance movements of the elderly when they were young, making everyone grin from ear to ear. When playing the "Big TV" charade game, Goo Jai and Tin Kai Man made gestures for the elderly to answer and the atmosphere was enthusiastic.

During the event, Cheung Kai Chung and Yu On On sang on stage, and at the end, Goo Jai, who did not planned to perform, surprisingly opened his mouth with the coaxing from the audience and sang FRIENDS with everyone. Everyone had a lot of fun. With all the gifts the elderly friends went home with a full load.

In addition, the Goo Jai and Chrissie Chau Sau Na starred movie BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM) was released in the mainland on the 21st, and its box office collected 72 million yuan (about HK$78.7 million). Although the performance was average the word of mouth was decent. They played a couple who was full of differences and distrust in a very convincing performance. Goo Jai talked about the concept of love in an interview, saying that if he would have a wife, he would be willing to drop everything for her. No one could imagine that with his tough image he also had a tender side.

The Sing Tao New Group Limited organized "2024 Leaders of the Year Awards" presentation ceremony was held last night (20th) to present the "Outstanding Leaders" awards to the elites of the community in five different categories. The film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) team won the award in the category "Sports/Culture/ Performing Arts", with the leading actors Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung and Philip Ng Wan Lung in attendance to accept the commendation. Goo Jai said that a Hong Kong film team after receiving the honor years after INFERNAL AFFAIRS, which proved the influence of TWILIGHT.

This year's "2024 Leaders of the Year Awards" are divided into 5 categories, including "Business/Finance", "Community/Public Affairs/ Environmental Conservation", "Education/Professional/Technology and Innovation", "Sports/Culture/Performing Arts" and "Young Entrepreneur". The TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN team won in the "Sports/Culture/ Performing Arts" category. Stars Koo Tin Lok, Lam Fung, Ng Wan Lung, along with the film's producer John Chong Ching and co-producer Kinnie Cheung Kit Nei, film company Entertaining Power CEO Chan Law Chiu and Media Asia Film's Vice President (Sales and Distribution) Lo Mei-Sze attended the award ceremony to accept the award together. Also present were wealthy businessman Joseph Lau Luen Hung's wife Lau Chan Hoi Wan (Kimbee). Lin Feng He Chengcheng has been a father three times

Goo Jai and Lam Fung said in an interview that they were happy to win the award. Goo Jai saying that a film team last won this award was more than 20 years ago with INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH), which proved that the film TWILIGHT was influential, and even held a film- themed exhibition. Lam Fung hoped that everyone would continue to support the sequels of the film. Speaking of what made an outstanding leader, Goo Jai believed that a leader should be calm, analytic and strategic, and even joked, "I am describing myself!"

Lam Fung also praised Goo Jai for being outstanding in all aspects, supporting Hong Kong films, giving opportunities to those in front of and behind the cameras. He hoped to do his part to make even more good movies as an actor. Regarding his onscreen "father" Aaron Kwok Fu Sing becoming a father for the third time, Lam Fung was happy for Sing Sing, praising him for being sharp. He also pointed out that he would work hard. As for the plan to have another baby, he laughed and joked that it would be up to fate.

Ng Wan Lung was very happy that TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN won awards one after another. He praised Goo Jai for leading everyone, saying that it was not the first time they worked with each other. He felt that Koo Tin Lok knew what he wanted, and the most important thing was communication. Ng Wan Lung was the happiest to participate in film festivals around the world for TWILIGHT, experience various local cultures, let people know about Hong Kong action films, and hope that more investors would be interested in investing in film. When asked about publicizing his relationship earlier, Ng Wan Lung said with a smile that he and his girlfriend no longer needed to look around anymore when they went out on the streets, and frankly said that he did not want his girlfriend to feel any pressure. The two are more comfortable after publicizing their relationship.

The master of ceremonies of the "2024 Leader of the Year" award ceremony for many years, Rabee'a Yeung Lok Ting felt that the event was very meaningful. When asked about the outstanding leader candidate in her mind, she smiled and said that of course it was herself at home. "I feel that I am the CEO at home, and I hope to tell my husband this! Because I handle the affairs of the house and the children by myself, I feel that I have done a great job as an outstanding leader!" She revealed that husband and wife would share the responsibility of taking care of their children. She is responsible for education, and her husband Tim Wong Tin Ngo is responsible for children's play. She also frankly admitted that she is strict with her children from an early age, but her husband usually works until late at night. When he comes home, their daughter is already asleep. However her husband would spend his holidays with children without exception. She also said that originally her husband planned to spend time on a holiday with just the two of them after his concerts, but in the end he had to keep recording. However she really appreciated her husband's determination at work.

[2025.06.21] JOHN CHONG, STANLEY KWAN ENCOURAGE YOUNG FILMMAKERS TO BE BOLD

Natalie Hsu strongly supports Mama as still healthy and beautiful

Lo Chun Yip praises Natalie Hsu as a prodigy, making films before she has participated in any short film

Ann Bridgewater
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The Asian Film Awards Academy organized, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government led, and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Office, the Film Development Fund, Sands China Ltd. and Shaw Brothers Cinemas sponsored International Film Creation Camp 2025 held a press conference yesterday. Famous filmmakers John Chong Ching and Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, directors Nick Cheuk Yik Him and Tracy Hsu (Hui Yan Sin), actors Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Rachel Leung Yung Ting and Siuyea Lo Chun Yip attended the event.

The Chairman of the Asian Film Awards Academy Dr. Wilfred Wong Ying Wai said in his speech that the camp was committed to providing hands-on opportunities and professional support for young Asian creators, and 16 finalists would be selected from this year's second edition of the camp to participate in a five-day camp in mid-September at Sands China's integrated resort, where they would receive one-on-one mentorship from senior industry mentors, participate in masterclasses and venture capital briefings. Eight participants would each receive a production grant of HK$300,000 and have the opportunity to screen their short films at international film festivals.

The chief tutor of this year's creative camp John Chong Ching and the lecturer of the master class Stanley Kwan Kam Peng shared on the stage. Chong Ching said that the young people who came to participate in the short film shoots did not need to consider the preferences of the mentors. As long as they followed their hearts, the mentors would see the advantages of the creators and discover them. Kwan Kam Peng said that he was reminded of himself in the 70s of the last century, when he and Ann Hui On Wah, Cheung Kwok Ming and other New Wave directors have also learned from the sidelines knowledge that has been useful all their lives. When it came to how to pass on the legacy based on personal experience, he pointed out that he has been teaching screenwriting at the City University of Hong Kong. There he also told his students to be bold in development and inspiration. "I once had the honor to talk to Chen Kaige about films. He said that creators should be 'androgynous', so that there would be an even wider creative space; director Hou Hsiao- hsien also gave me eight words 'both far and near, both near and far', because filmmaking should also be viewed objectively, and one's own works should move oneself and others."

Hui Yan Yi has been making movies as soon as she started and has never participated in making short films. Lo Chun Yip praised her as a prodigy. This time he produced and performed with several Asian Film Awards Youth Ambassadors Thai actor Aokbab Chutimon, Taiwanese actor Austin Lin Bo-Hong, and Japanese actor Masaki Okada in short films. Lo Chun Yip said that the production has brought back the nostalgia of constantly making short films during his university days. He thought that short film productions were mobile and had even more "home grown" production flavor, from which he learned the ability to be able to go with the flow the most.

Hui Yan Yi's new film MY FIRST OF MAY (MO MING JI) recently held a preview screening. Her mother Ann Bridgewater (Pak On Nei) went to show her support and was caught in the wild, but people online were surprised that Pak On Nei was thinner than in the past and slightly weathered. Hui Yan Yi said bluntly, "After I was born, she has never been fat. People would age, but she is still so beautiful and healthy; maybe her daughter is too strong and too naughty that she sucked up all of her nutrients!" Would Mama have any comments on her performance? She said, "No, but I always want my parents to praise me. Papa and Mama both say I have done pretty well!" Hui Yan Yi stated that even if she was filming, she wanted to receive praise from the director for encouragement. She joked that after the shoot some directors did not even say OK. She pointed out that actors were often very subjective when performing, so they needed to be recognized by others to prove whether the direction of their performance was correct.

[2025.06.19] CARINA LAU WEARS A SUSPECTED WOMEN'S SOCCER SHIRT FOR A PHOTO WITH STEPHEN CHOW

Carina Lau dons a shirt with the WOMEN'S SOCCER logo for a photo with Stephen Chow

Carina Lau and Stephen Chow play a couple in FORBIDDEN CITY COP
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Stephen Chow Sing Chi (Sing Yeh) has been busy filming the new film WOMEN'S SOCCER in recent months, and the cast was rumored to include Dilraba, Zhang Xiaofei, Lay Zhang Yixing, Sisley Choi Si Bui and South Korean actor Song Kang-Ho. Carina Lau Ka Ling uploaded a photo with Chow Sing Chi on social platforms yesterday. The two played husband and wife in the 1996 movie FORBIDDEN CITY COP (DAI NOI MUK TAM LING LING FAT). In the group photo Chow Sing Chi wrapped his arms around Lau Ka Ling and put his head on her shoulder. Lau Ka Ling posted one of the classic dialogues of FORBIDDEN CITY COP. "Are you hungry? I'll cook some noodles for you!" The collective memories of many online were evoked.

[2025.06.19] GEORGE AU IS GRATEFUL TO SUNNY CHAN FOR WITNESSING HIS GROWTH

George Au feels lucky that Sunny Chan shares his view about him online

Alice Hui is happy to attend an event to earn extra money
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P1X3L member George Au Chun Ho and Alice Hui Bo Hung attended a telecommunications event yesterday. Au Chun Ho revealed that he planned to travel to Japan with his parents and sister at the end of the year. Would he cover the cost of the entire trip? Au Chun Ho hoped so but denied that it was because he was making a lot of money; it was rare for the family to find time to travel together. "I have been busy with work in recent years. I haven't traveled with my family for a few years, so I look forward to it."

George said that he has been busy recently with his film VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI) audience appreciation events. The record of which was visiting 10 shows in a day, and he was very happy to see all the shows were sold out. VALLEY's screenplay consultant Sunny Chan Wing Sun earlier posted on social platforms, citing that when he was one of the judge on KING MAKER II early on, he had an extremely poor impression of George. 6 years later seeing him at work with the greatest respect, he has obviously grown. George admitted that after reading the post he took a deep look at himself. "I am grateful to him for witnessing my growth all along, from the then punk kid to now an artist who treats work seriously. I am very honored to have his post about me! His disgust for me back then was normal. When I watched my competition videos I despised myself. At the time I didn't understood what respect was. After getting into the business, I have accumulated some stage experience and observed the elders. I realized that to make an exciting performance, I had to contribute a lot of effort off stage."

George said that tomorrow night he would support his P1X3L group mate Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung's musical THE 18, 28 and 38. Hui Bo Hung was asked if she would support Phoebus, who she has been linked to previously. She said that earlier she and Yoyo Kot Cheuk Yiu have already attended. She praised Phoebus for his exciting performance and the story was very touching, as many viewers were moved to tears.

[2025.06.19] AARON KWOK ATTENDS THE PREMIERE OF PATRICK TAM'S NEW FILM

Aaron Kwok shows his support in person for Patrick Tam

Mark Cheng states that he would not have any relationship with female colleagues
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Patrick Tam (right) congratulates Aaron Kwok (left) on becoming a father for a third time

Patrick Tam goes on one knee to thank Aaron Kwok for his support in person

Mark Cheng jokes that he has no money for shirts in order to save money

Locker Lam says that he would share his work out photos if FIGHT FOR TOMORROW box office would exceed HK$ 5 million
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Patrick Tam Yiu Man (Brother Tam), Locker Lam Ka Hei, Mark Cheng Ho Nam and others starred in the movie FIGHT FOR TOMORROW (PING MING SAM LONG), which held its premiere the night before and attracted many friends in the circle. They included Alice Chan Wai, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Angela Tong Ying Ying, etc. Recently announced to be a father again, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing appeared in the finale and became the focus. Sing Sing came to the scene to support Tam Yiu Man, the two hugged each other as soon as they met and could not be friendlier. However originally proudly claimed to inquire about Sing Sing's baby gender on behalf of the media, Brother Tam was embarrassed to "gossip" in public. After Sing Sing learned about it, he spread his arms with a smile and said humorously, "Even I don't know!" Brother Tam put his hands together and went to one knee to thank Sing Sing for coming to support the event, which made the audience laugh.

Before Sing Sing arrived, Brother Tam and his on screen son Locker spoke to the media. He revealed that the new film that will be released soon. In addition to FIGHT FOR TOMORROW, he also worked with Sing Sing on MY FIRST OF MAY (MO MING JI). Brother Tam even said that if the box office would exceed HK$ 10 million, he would remove the shirt to thank the audience. However he would need to train his abdominal muscles two weeks in advance. Locker said that when the box office would reach HK$ 5 million, he would release the never-before-seen muscle photos. However Brother Tam joked that he "lacked sincerity". Cheng Ho Nam appeared in a white suit. The reporter joked that his charm was unstoppable. First he was rumored to have a new love, and dozens of people rushed to the stage to surround him on stage earlier. Not only did he get a bear hug from male fans, but also he forced kisses and marriage proposals from female fans. He bluntly said that he often encountered similar situations, "The event in Xian had 20 security guards that day, but 50 people rushed over so it was actually very dangerous. (Did he get "lucky" from forced kisses?) There were more than one sister, but several. I pushed them all away, trying to keep my innocence. I absolutely wasn't taken advantage of!" Speaking of the rumored new love, he clarified that she was just a colleague and emphasized that he was still single. Earlier he attended Anita Lee Yuen Wah's dinner with the same person. After experiencing a divorce, he admitted that he still had some trauma and the injuries he has suffered have not yet recovered. He is now focusing on filming, taking care of his parents and children. "I just raised the children. Originally I was in negotiation for a new film, but I couldn't work out the schedule because I have to return to Canada to take care of my parents."

Locker spoke about being an "assistant" earlier and going to the market with his girlfriend Marf Yau Yin Tung to collect presents. Did he get paid? He pointed out that they were more about heart than money, sometimes they would take turn to be each other's assistant. His girlfriend would attentively shoot videos for him on the field. After two years together they still have not considered marriage as work came first for them. Speaking of her just turning 23, Locker said that he gave her a cat shaped birthday cake and a homemade birthday card to her that day. She was jumping for joy. Would he have to grab tickets for COLLAR's concert in August? Locker joked, "I don't know if he would get to be an assistant, let me ask first!"