[2025.12.06] TIMES STILL TURNS THE PAGES OWNER SUES DISTRIBUTORS

The Derek Yee produced, Nick Cheuk directed TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGE won the 60th Golden Horse Awards Best New Director in 2023
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The the Best New Director at the 60th Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan for TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI) Nick Cheuk Yik Him, the film's producer Derek Yee Tung Sing, and the company of which they are directors of, Roundtable Pictures Limited, recently filed a lawsuit with the High Court against the film and television company MM2 Studios Hong Kong Limited (MM2 Studios Hong Kong Limited) and alleged that the other party violated the distribution agreement and demanded compensation of about HK$ 3.65 million, as well as at least about HK$ 420,000 in interest.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff is Roundtable Pictures Limited and the defendant is mm2 Studios Hong Kong Limited. The plaintiff claims that the defendant has breached the "International Multiple Rights Distribution Agreement" that has established on February 15th, 2022. The plaintiff demanded compensation of about $3.65 million, interest of about $420,000 and accumulated interest until the court judgment or the defendant paid the money, as well as the payment of legal costs and other costs.

According to the Companies Registry, the two directors of Roundtable Pictures Limited are directors Derek Yee Tung Sing and Nick Cheuk Yik Him. According to the website of mm2 Hong Kong Limited, the company provides film production, production and distribution services, including the Hong Kong marketing and global distribution of TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES.

Cheuk Yik Him said that the HK$ 3.65 million was the income that was to be paid according to a contract signed between MM2 and their company. A little money was paid in the early stage but not after that. After collection the amount was still not yet received, thus they took legal action. Cheuk said that as the film owners, TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES received a filming budget of HK$ 3.25 million from the "First Feature Film Initiative". It was completed because some actors and staff chose dividends, in the end it fortunately made money. As the film owners, it was their responsibility to distribute the money to shareholders. The company could only pay dividends if it has income; but when the money has no received, the biggest trouble for him was that he has broken his promise and affected his reputation, and felt heartbroken. In addition, the producer of TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES Yee Tung Sing said that the incident has been brewing for a while. Finally legal action was taken because the film participated in the "First Feature Film Initiative" that involved public money, so the amount should be clear. Director Cheuk Yik Him has explained the development of the matter to the relevant departments. The rumor in the industry has been that they have not yet paid dividends despite the high box office, so it was necessary to make the incident public to correct the situation.

[Case No.: HCA 2243/25]

[2025.12.06] JEFFREY NGAI HAS PLANNED HIS MARRIAGE PROPOSAL IN HIS MIND

For his first lead role, Jeffrey Ngai hopes to show everyone a different side

In order to get into the character, Jeffrey Ngai has put in a lot of hard work
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Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun played the role of Killer No. 4 in a mysterious organization in the movie ROAD TO VENDETTA (SAT SAU #4) for his first lead. Jeffrey said that after three auditions beforehand, he also did his homework and watched many related movies for reference; among which the movie "The Godfather" left him with the deepest impression. "Even if he sits here, he doesn't need to be deliberately fierce. Just one look would be a kind of intimidation. I really want to put that in the role of 'No. 4'."

Despite his mild mannered nice guy image, his character often had to smoke and use foul language. He also observed pedestrians on the streets. In order to create the impression of a killer, Jeffery lost 8 kilograms through diet and exercise before filming from 74 kilograms to 66 kilograms. He got up in the morning and ran for two hours, did muscle training exercises for two hours in the evening, and fasted after 6 p.m. The whole process lasted for half a year. Jeffery said, "I remember when I dropped to my thinnest I looked a little haggard. Many friends at the awards ceremony reminded me, 'Is there something wrong with your body?' They didn't know that I was going to play a killer. I didn't say much, I just said that I was staying in shape." Jeffrey admitted that the director did not ask him to lose weight. The director also trusted him very much, letting him define the role. In addition to losing weight and exercising muscles, he would also magnify his serious and calm personality by 100 times in the role. Jeffrey said with a smile, "Because I have been playing this role for too long, I became quieter and kept to myself. I used to be in a hurry and didn't spend a lot of time to think, but now I feel that being serious and calm would be a comfortable way of doing things."

Jeffrey has many action scenes in the film. He had to undergo wrestling, shooting, katana and other action training before filming started, and he said that it was a lot of fun. Was he injured? He admitted that he would not pay attention. "I'm not afraid of getting hurt. I wouldn't care, if seen on camera it would be very obvious, so I would shoot as soon as I became familiar with moves and took my place. If I got hit by someone it would be due to a bad memory. After I got hit I haven't been hurt during the filming."

Playing the leading role for the first time, Jeffrey admitted that he had no box office pressure because it was not something he could control. He believed that as the actor as long as he did his job, he would leave the result to Heaven.

Earlier he revealed that he had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHA), Jeffrey pointed out that before he realized that he had the disorder he was already used to rehearsing once after reading the script. Hence he did not need to memorize the lines. Now if he knew he would be interviewed he would take the medication in advance so his answers would be clearer. "The doctor says that actually the case is very minor, the medication improves the focus."

With a romance with Japanese star Sara Minami in the film, Jeffrey in real life is very much in love with his girlfriend. Once declared that he would wed at age 30, when would he get married? He stated that the plan has never changed, but he hoped that everyone would leave these sweet affairs to them. He would share any good news they would have. He also revealed that he would picture his next generation. "I thought it was pretty happy and felt pretty complete. (Have you thought of how you would propose?) I have run it a few times in my mid. (Do you know how your girlfriend would like the proposal to be like?) I don't need to, I would casually pick a pretty surprise for her."

[2025.12.05] LOUIS CHEUNG TELLS THE INTERNET TO "STAY POSITIVE" AFTER ONLINE FRUSTRATION OVER BOX OFFICE

Louis Cheung has put in a lot of blood and energy into making GOLDEN BOY, unfortunately its box office is not as expected

BACK TO THE PAST has been rumored to open soon, but no promotional activity has been seen yet
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Recently many events have been postponed or canceled due to the fire. The movie GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) has not been promoted recently, and its box office trend has slowed down a lot compared to before. Some online were heartbroken over Louis Cheung Kai Chung spending all his effort and money so this movie would be release, yet the film unfortunately ran into a decline. As for the end of the year release BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHU GEI), it has also not been promoted recently and even caused controversy. Its box office result might cause concern for some.

The fire in Tai Po has caused many people to lose their homes, and the people of Hong Kong have reached out to help the victims tide over the difficulties through various channels. More than a week has passed since the fire broke out, and many events have been postponed or even canceled. They included the movie "GOLDEN BOY", which had a premiere before the fire and was gaining momentum at the box office.

The "GOLD" lead actor Cheung Kai Chung trained hard for the movie, during the filming he ended up injuries galore from the fights. Finally he waited for a full 6 years due to financial problems, and had to pay 6 figures to wrap up production before arranging for the official release of the movie. A group of his friends in the circle such as Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Kenny Kwan Chi Bun worked hard on publicity last month, which gave GOLD a decent box office trend. It has soared to 200 on the 3rd day of release, but then a fire broke out in Tai Po and the audience was no longer in the mood to watch movies. Coupled with the lack of publicity, the box office was greatly impacted. As of the day before yesterday, the film only collected nearly 6 million at the box office and the trend slowed down a lot. Some online were heartbroken by Cheung Kai Chung's experience, but he maintained positive energy from having seen all kinds of weather before. He personally replied to the comment, "Stay Positive."

As for the movie that has been said to be released at the end of the year, BACK TO THE PAST has launched many AI promotional videos earlier. However since the launch of the movie pilot poster on the 26th of last month, no further publicity has been done. The official release date has not been officially announced so far. At the same time, recently because he poster had the name of mainland actress Bai Baihe listed ahead of the drama version lead actress Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), a lot of controversy ensued. Bai Baihe's role has been rumored to be bigger than Suen Huen's and Sonija Kwok Sin Nei's. Many online worried that the gossip with the lack of publicity would affect BACK's box office performance.

Actually two schools of voices have already appeared in Hong Kong recently. Some online believed that no celebration should be held for Christmas, New Year's Day and even the Lunar New Year, calling for the money to be used for disaster relief; but some have raised objections, believing that society should gradually return to normal and return to daily life. Once all Christmas and New Year activities would be cancelled, many would be without job and their livelihoods would be affected. Some online further pointed out that the Hong Kong film industry has been very weak, with the total box office revenue of Chinese and foreign films in the first half of this year being more than HK$ 560 million -- down about 16.26% from the same period last year. Among them only 4 Hong Kong films have grossed more than 10 million at the box office, including two Lunar New Year films HIT N FUN (LUM SI KUET DUN) and MY BEST BET (CHEUNG DOH BIT YANG). If the market would remain depressed, it would only add to the trouble the film industry has been in and many filmmakers would have an even harder time of finding their way out.

[2025.12.04] FRANCIS NG ENVIES OFFICIAL ACTORS OF DIRECTORS

Francis Ng even sees his friends rarely, so building intimate work relationships would be difficult
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Francis Ng says that he wants to work with even more new directors and see the new ideas the new generation would have

Working with Aaron Kwok again years later, Francis Ng strongly praises him as a good actor

The previous movie that Alan Mak directed alone and starred Francis Ng was A WAR NAMED DESIRE 25 years ago
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Francis Ng Chun Yu and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing collaborated again after 25 years on the Alan Mak Siu Fai directed Emperor Motion Picture UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK). This time Chun Yu played an extraordinary policeman, while Sing Sing played a intelligent and brave lawyer. They became involved in a showdown between good and evil between lawyers and police and bandits.

Chun Yu worked with Sing Sing again after many years. He laughed and said that because he has not participated in director Mak Siu Fai's work for a long time. He joked that he was not an official actor of any director. With the filming taking place around the epidemic, he just participated in this film in order to avoid going back and forth between the mainland and Hong Kong and having to be quarantined and observed. Chun Yu understood that the film market is sluggish now, and being able to start production on a Hong Kong film was already rare. He too hoped to make a little more, but he smiled bitterly, "My personality is that I don't like to socialize, I enjoy being alone. Although I can talk to a few directors, but I wouldn't be any official actor. Sometimes when I see them talking closely I am rather envious. The ones I am the closest to in the business like Wong Tze Wah and Lau Ching Wan, I might only see them once in three years."

Playing a cop in the film, Chun Yu admitted that he was not a role model. Because the character had many extra gestures, it violated his past acting principals. a He said: "Director Mak Siu Fai gave me a lot of freedom, encouraged me to do it. Although there was a few stunts, they were indeed reasonable for this role. I even got a perm for the role, because I am used to (meeting) with the director's requirements." Speaking of the interaction between actors and directors, Chun Yu said with a smile that they were like in a tug of war. "Sometimes I would scare the director, sometimes the director would scare me. This time I did whatever the director wanted me to do, if I couldn't hand in my homework I would look weak."

Regarding the fact that many new directors have joined the film industry in recent years, Chun Yu also hoped to work with them and said that he would give confidence to the new directors. He said with a smile, "New directors can't be contradicted, don't 'stun' them as soon as they come out; let them make their own mistakes. In addition film must also have a new experience, let's check out the new director's use of cameras." Chun Yu also said that he would challenge dangerous stunts depending on the situation, but the first condition was his face must be seen on camera; otherwise the personal performance would be meaningless.

As for working with Sing Sing again after 25 years and he has already become a father, Chun Yu said that this time he and Sing Sing had more dramatic scenes, and felt like they were telling the story together. He said, "This time I met a real actor, Sing Sing himself is already a good actor. He is more mature than before, for the role to gain weight and grow a belly. He worked on action scenes without hesitation, very clear on every detail and requirements."

[2025.12.04] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 2025

For the week ending Sunday, November 30 2025

10 SOMEONE LIKE ME
  Can : JEUNG NGOR JEH YEUNG DIK OI CHING
  Lit : LOVE LIKE MINE
    d. Tam Wai Ching
    Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Fish Liew Chi Yu,
      Alice Lau Nga Lai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Kate Yeung Kei,
      Chu Tin, Elly Lam, Lam Chi Yuen, Siu Fu, Lai Chai Ming
  Rating : III
  Length : 105 mins.
  Opening November 6 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening November 27 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/G4SwqAEQ7TQ

[ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ]
    Mui, a vibrant young lady with cerebral palsy, has always navigated life optimistically despite its challenges. However, her carefully constructed world is threatened when her overprotective mother insists on a hysterectomy, causing Mui to fear the loss of her identity as a woman. Seeking solace and autonomy, she discovers an unique volunteer group providing sexual services for disabled individuals. There, she meets Ken, an enigmatic volunteer grappling with his own hidden wounds. Their connection deepens, blossoming into an affectionate yet elusive bond that challenges societal norms and physical limitations. Like Tam's In Your Dreams (14th HKAFF Opening Film), Someone Like Me is a provocative exploration of desire, identity, and the courage to claim one's own narrative.

  9 ETERNITY
    d. David Freyne
    Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Taylor, Callum Turner

  8 PREDATOR: BADLANDS
    d. Dan Trachtenberg
    Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi

  7 SPERMAGEDDON
    d. Tommy Wirkola and Rasmus A. Sivertsen
    Norwegian Adult Animation
    Cantonese Voices: Ling Man Lung, Hanna Chan,
      Locker Lam Ka Hei, Yoshi Yu Yat Sze,
      Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Lokman Yeung,
      Peter Chan Charm Man, Kaki Sham,
      Yiu Chak Man (Fatman@Pomato),
      Jeffrey Kwan Ho Kit (Ah J@Pomato),
      Michael Chu Pak Hei (Chu Mic@Pomato), So Yui Pong,
      Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Derek Yee Tung Sing, Tse Nga Yi,
      Clement Cheng Sze Kit, Jess Sin Yuen Man,
      Reni Haymond (Leung Hei Man), Cheung Wai Man,
      Yuen Tak Kei, Chung Kin Lun

  6 NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T
    d. Ruben Fleischer
    Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher,
      Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt,
      Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman

  5 ANOTHER WORLD
  Can : Sai Oi
    d. Tommy Ng Kai Chung
    Hong Kong Animation
    Cantonese Voices: Kay Tse On Kay, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
      Tommy Chu Pak Hong
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 112 mins.
  Opening October 22 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening October 29 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/9Reb_TuaUCM

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Tasked to help transient souls through Another World to their reincarnation, the spirit GUDO meets a young girl called YURI, and embarks on a dangerous journey to help her overcome her anger and prevent her curse from destroying the world.

  4 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.

  3 WICKED:FOR GOOD
    d. Jon M. Chu
    Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey,
      Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo,
      Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum

  2 GOLDEN BOY
  Can : Gum Tung
    d. Joe Chan Wai Koon
    Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai,
      Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
      Leander Lau Ho Lan, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Doughboy,
      Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui,
      Anna Ueyama, Ben Yuen Fu Wah,
      Ali Lee Kai Sum, Ruby Lam Yin Ling
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 92 mins.
  Opening November 21 2025
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves.

  1 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

[2025.12.03] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 2025

For the week starting Saturday, November 29 2025 (Week 48)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 MAKING STEEL
  Can : Lin Gong
  Teddy Fan Chi Him

https://youtu.be/z-wy6fsnLRo

  4 THE SONG WE USED TO SING
  Can : Yut Jo Ji Doh Dik Ching Gor
  Gin Lee Hung Ngai

https://youtu.be/WcV23-6qPCQ

  3 PANIC ANIMALS
  Can : Boon Yik Dong Muk
  Anson Kong Yip Sun

https://youtu.be/LpSqvEiBK2o

  2 DEAR DREAMERS
  Can : Cup Mung Seung Ga Yut Fung Shun
  Nowhere Boys

https://youtu.be/MDsoqfZkQi8

  1 ACCIDENT PRONE
  Can : Wor Sor Yau Chor Dik Yun Tam Luen Oi
  Regent Lam Wai Chun

https://youtu.be/hxONi4XmmeU

[2025.12.03] DONNIE YEN LEADS A MOMENT OF SILENCE AT THE GOLDEN SINGA AWARDS

THE LAST DANCE continues to win awards, among them Tommy Chu (left) wins Best Supporting Actor again
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"The Strongest in the Universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan appeared as a jury member at an awards ceremony in Singapore the night before. Before the presentation, he spoke to mourn the victims of the Tai Po fire and invited the audience to observe a moment of silence. The movie THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) won three awards respectively, "Best Feature Film", "Best Supporting Actor" and "Best Original Film Song". Sean Lau Ching Wan and Song Jia won Best Actor and Actress respectively.

The first Singapore International Chinese Film Golden Singa Awards was held in Singapore the day before. With a number of actors in attendance, the scene was lively. Yen Chi Tan, Anita Yuen Wing Yee and Hao Lei served on the jury. Before Yen Chi Tan presented the "Best Action Design" award, he spoke to mourn the victims of the Tai Po fire, paid tribute to the disaster relief workers, and invited the audience to observe a moment of silence. "Every life lost in this tragedy breaks my heart. To all the families who are experiencing this unimaginable pain, we stand with you. To those brave and fearless disaster relief workers, we see your greatness, and would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you. Please allow me to invite everyone present to join me in silence and mourn the victims of the fire."

In terms of awards, the Emperor Motion Picture THE LAST DANCE won the "Best Feature Film" award at the event. The theme song THE LAST DANCE won the "Best Original Film Song", and Tommy Chu Pak Hong was awarded the "Best Supporting Actor" for this film. As for the Best Male and Female Actor, the winners were Lau Ching Wan and Song Jia respectively. Song Jia won the Golden Rooster Award for the movie "Good Things" earlier, and Lau Ching Wan became Best Actor for the fifth time for the same role. "Best Female Supporting Actor" was a replica of the earlier Golden Rooster Awards, won by Zhong Chuxi for her role in "Good Things".