[2016.03.01] DENG CHAO GIVES AWAY 50,000 RMB TO CELEBRATE NEW FILM SUCCESS

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The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed film MERMAID (MEI YUN YU)'s Mainland box office broke 3 billion RMB to become the highest grossing film in Mainland box office history. Two nights ago Chow Sing Chi held a celebration. Bernice Liu (Ha Wai Yu) showed off her Chow Sing Chi autographed mobile phone on social media and revealed that actor Deng Chao gave away 50,000 RMB lai see. Deng Chao also posted a photo with Chow Sing Chi.

[2016.03.01] DONNIE YEN NEARLY INJURIES "LITTLE MAX ZHANG"

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Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Max Zhang Jin two nights ago attended IP MAN 3's Shanghai premiere and displayed the film's weapons Bart Cham Dao and six and a half point pole. Yen Chi Tan joked about the origin of Bart Chao Dao. "Because Zhang Jin kept chasing me with this blade, when he took 8 steps, the blade injured my nose." During their "six and a half point pole" duel, Yen Chi Tan revealed that he almost hit "Little Zhang Jin". Although he did not nail the "sore spot", in the end he still struck Zhang Jin's chin.

They met with students at the Fudan University. A female student drew a portrait of Zhang Jin and even daringly asked Zhang Jin for a hug of love on the stage.

[2016.02.29] AARON KWOK WINS BERLIN CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL BEST ACTOR

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The jury calls Aaron Kwok's veteran cop performance complex and deeply emotional

EVER SINCE WE LOVE director Li Yu accepts Fan Bingbing's Best Actress award 

Philip Yung says that he is 100,000 time happier for Aaron Kwok's Best Actor win than his own

PORT OF CALL wins Berlin Chinese Film Festival Best Director and Best Award
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Aaron Kwork Fu Sing with his film PORT OF CALL (DAP HUET CHUM MUI) won the Berlin Chinese Film Festival Best Actor and its director Philip Yung Chi Kwong received Best Director. The film was also the only Hong Kong film in competition.

The Berlin Chinese Film Festival was the first grand scale Chinese film culture event in Germany in history. This time 40 films participated, 16 were in competition with a German and Chinese film and media members formed jury.

The award ceremony took place on the 27th at the Babylon Theater in Berlin. When the awards were announced, Sing Sing was working on a film in Shanghai. Thus Yung Chi Kwong immediately asked him to give a speech through video conference. Sing Sing said, "It's very encouraging, proving that the effort and hard work that I invested on the film character has not gone to waste. I am very happy to receive the recognition of the jury. Unfortunately this time I am not able to personally accept the award in Berlin, however, Yung Chi Kwong tonight also won the Best Director award and I am truly happy for him and for his talent to be recognized. We hope to share these honors with the entire team." Yung Chi Kwong said, "When I learned that Sing Sing won, I was 100,000 times happier than when I won. His performance was detailed and precise, he truly deserved the honor. In addition, without Sing Sing's participation and major support this time, PORT OF CALL would not have appeared. He truly loves film and supports new directors and new actors. I sincerely applaud him. The jury praised Sing Sing for using his solemn eyes and body language to interpret a veteran cop with a conscience. His award was beyond any doubt."

[2016.02.29] JOHNNIE TO CALLS FOR THE THREE MOST WANTED TO RETURN

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The Johnnie To Kei Fung and Yau Nai Hoi produced film TRIVISA (SHU DA JIU FUNG) participated in the 66th Berlin Film Festival and will open in Hong Kong in April. Earlier To Sir personally shot the film poster. The film's "most wanted" fugitives Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Jordan Chan Siu Chun and Gordon Lam Ka Tung after the film wrapped up production scattered all over to make a living, but as soon as To Sir gave a command they immediately dropped everything, flew back and got into position. However, the film chose another poster for its release. As for the reason why, To Sir said, "We are not using it so we are not using it, why ask why!"

During the poster shoot no one knew it would be an out of print edition. To Sir, Siu Chai, Siu Chun and Ka Tung gave their all. To Sir bent down to capture a beautiful angle and directed them to pose inside the car. He even personally handled the fake dust on Ka Tung and Siu Chai's clothing. The "3 most wanted" were forced to drink beer and smoke inside a narrow and old truck.

[2016.02.29] LESLIE CHEUNG FAN CLUB TO HOLD EVENTS IN CHINA, JAPAN AND HONG KONG FOR HIS 60TH

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Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's fans everywhere would come to Hong Kong every year for his birthday. Gor Gor's former manager Chan Suk Fun planned to organize "Gor" fan gatherings at three locations to remember Gor Gor together.

In April this year, Gor Gor has left for 13 years. For "Gor" fans to have an interactive exchange platform, Mrs. Chan decided to officially form "LesFANmily" on what would have been Gor Gor's 60th birthday. The "LesFANmily" will start from zero and need to organize "Gor" fan of quality and ability to form committees, to interact and unite in the spirit of selflessness. Currently they first have to find a suitable place for professional teams to organize all the memorabilia and work that Gor Gor has left us. With "Gor" fans everywhere in mind, Mrs. Chan will organize three different format gatherings in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Shanghai for "LesFANmily" members only. The first event will be at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Center on April 2nd.

Mrs. Chan consulted Japanese "Gor" fans and understood that many Japanese "Gor" fan earlier due to work or lack of immobility were unable to participate in person in Hong Kong. Thus she decided to hold an event in Japan at Tokyo's Ebisu Garden Hall on July 9th. In addition, "LesFANmily" will register in Shanghai thus Mrs. Chan planned to hold an event in Shanghai in September for Gor Gor's 60th birthday in September.

Details of application and participation will be announced later online through the LesFANmily facebook, weibo and other channels.

[2016.02.27] FIONA SIT WINS OVER MAINLAND FANS

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The Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Du Jiang and Wong Cho Nam starred romantic comedy MR. HIGH HEELS opened in the Mainland on Valentine's Day. Despite the competition from Lunar New Year hits, its box office performance was still pleasing. As of two days ago it has already made over 105 million RMB and left the other romance of the same period RUN FOR LOVE in its dust. Fiona visited 5 cities and over 30 cinemas in 6 days to thank viewers and shared her experience like touching herself in front of Du Jiang and posing with him with victory signs like girls. During her Shenzhen stop, a male fan tried to book the entire show himself and moved her idol with money, but he was convinced otherwise as he gave all the tickets to give to Fiona fan couples and enjoy the film with them.

Viewers kept praising her performance in the film as "super funny" and "very entertaining". Some fan even screamed, "You are very pretty" and turned the question and answer segment into an "expression of love". When asked about love, Fiona admitted that she would always treat people and events with distrust. For example before she started dating she would already be worried about how to get along after she started dating. Once she was officially dating, she would worry whether he would cheat. Yet after her depression and with the support of her religion her view changed drastically. She said, "Now I have learned to live in the moment, grateful for and enjoying everything that the Lord has given me. I don't think too much, I work hard at making myself better. I believe that naturally I will have good results. Even if I have any problem, I have enjoyed and been happy. I wouldn't be alone in worry."

[2016.02.27] ANDY LAU LOOKS COOL EVEN WHEN EATING ICE CREAM

Wong Cho Lam, Ouyang Nana, Andy Lau and Huang Xiaoming work on their new film in Milan

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Andy Lau Tak Wa is working on his new film WONG PAI DAU WONG PAI (TRUMP CARD TEASES TRUMP CARD) in Milan. Earlier, someone ran into him, Huang Xiaoming, Wong Cho Lam and others on the streets and posted the photo online. "Everyone hurry up and go to Milan, Lau Tak Wa is still very handsome!" Wa Jai started work after arriving in Milan. Yesterday he posted on Instagram, "It's late night here, I just finished work. Before going to bed I want to say to my family...Have a Great Day." Huang Xiaoming worked with Wa Jai for the first and described him as "idol for life".

[2016.02.27] TANG WEI ANNOUNCES PREGNANCY ONLINE

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The 36 year old Mainland star Tang Wei wed Korean director Kim Tae-Yong in 2014. Yesterday Tang Wei through her company announced online, "Dear friends and family, Tae-Yong and Tang Tang have good news with the coming of spring, we are waiting for the arrival of a mischievous little monkey." Tang Wei also posted her father's baby monkey ink wash painting. Tang Wei's management company also congratulated her on its official site.

Tang Wei's new film FINDING MR. RIGHT 2 will open on April 29th in Hong Kong. The film's first trailer and poster were unveiled. In the trailer the streets and casinos of Macau, the streets of London, the highways and beaches of California could be seen. The production was richer and grander than its predecessor. Wu Xiubo who successfully established his "mature warm man" image in the previous film continued his deeply romantic route. He looked younger and cooler; Tang Wei transformed into a young intellectual with sorrow and sentimentality.

[2016.02.27] MERMAID PASSES 3 BILLION RMB MARK

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The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed, Jelly Lin Yun starred MERMAID (MEI YUN YU) broke many Mainland box office records since its release. Aside from opening day and single day box office records, MERMAIDS after 12 days in release made 2.44 billion RMB to become the Mainland box office champion. As of yesterday in 19 days it broke 3 billion RMB and set a new Mainland box office record to become the first film to have 3 billion at the box office. Deng Chao supported Lin Yun that this first film was not easy for her. She had to get into the water in the winter and even "cried many times due to the cold"!

[2016.02.26] SAMMO HUNG CALLS IN FAVORS FOR HIS NEW FILM

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The Sammo Hung Kam Bo (Big Brother Big) directed and starred, Andy Lau Tak Wa produced and guest starred film THE BODYGUARD (DUT GUNG YEH YEH) gathered almost half the entertainment circle after answering Big Brother Big's call. Aside from Wa Jai, Hu Jun, Feng Shaofeng, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Tsui Hark, Karl Maka, Dean Shek Tin were all "drafted" with Big Brother Big's colleagues Yuen Biao, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah, Yuen Ting, Yuen Bo and others. Even Tony Leung Ka Fai flew to Heilongjiang to cheer on Big Brother Big.

Aside from performing, this all star line up was the happiest about the photo opportunities. They made the set into a big party for old friends. Guest star Tsui Hark said that Big Brother Big in his 54 years of film career not only contributed to Chinese film but also helped many people. Thus this time for Big Brother Big's comeback, friends rushed over to help. Maka, Shek Tin have not made a movie in 15 and 25 years respectively. The four "old men" with a total age of over 200 participated in the same film. Maka described their team as stronger than diamond. Shek Tin stated, "Only Hung Kam Bo, no one else may be able to make me move."

Big Brother Big said that working on a movie with friends was very pleasant and very rare event. He could only repay their "favor" by making this film great. Wa Jai also said, "I will always be by Big Brother Big's side. As long as he needs me, I will be there." Wa Jai and Big Brother Big even edited a highlight video in a silent film format. Wa Jai and his on screen wife Song Jia worked on an argument scene. Big Brother Big and the three great old men Maka, Shek Tin and Tsui Hark talked about shots of old, which was especially attractive.

[2016.02.26] LOUIS KOO DOES NOT MIND SPENDING WHITE VALENTINE'S DAY WITH HIS PARENTS

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Louis Koo Tin Lok and Rabee'a Yeung Lok Ting yesterday attended a credit card event. When host Yeung Lok Ting asked him who he would plan to take on vacation for the White Valentine's Day, he joked that unfortunately he learned from the newspaper that she was married. Goo Jai denied that the Valentine's Day question made him feel awkward because he often went on vacation with his family. He said that he would not mind going out with his parents on White Valentine's Day, since he would only go out and eat anyway. He spent both Valentine's Day and the Lantern Festival on the plane. He said that he did not avoid the holidays, but he thought they were very interesting since he has never spent both holidays sleeping and watching television on the plane before. He said that this time he flew to Brazil for the film LINE WALKER (SI TOH HUNG JEH), which told over 20 hours. It was very hot there, but when he returned to Hong Kong it was very cold. With the time difference he still has not overcome jet lag. LINE will shoot for two or three more weeks in Hong Kong.

[2016.02.26] MICHELLE YEOH'S NEW FILM MAKES OVER 200 MILLION RMB IN THE MAINLAND

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The Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) starred new film CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON 2: SWORD OF DESTINY has been released in the Mainland for less than a week and already broken through the 200 million RMB mark. Some compared CROUCHING 2 with the Ang Lee directed predecessor. Director Yuen Woo Ping said, "With the success of the previous film, comparison is inevitable." Many praised Yuen Woo Ping's directing style and felt that the team of Yuen Woo Ping and Yen Chi Tan brought a series of exciting action scenes to the new film.

[2016.02.25] JUJU CHAN KICKS HER WAY TO THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE

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Michelle Yeoh
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Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) and Juju Chan Yuk Wan earlier attended their film CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON: SWORD OF DESTINY premiere in Los Angeles. Yeung Chi King appeared in a white Chinese dress. She thanked her hairstylist who spent 10 minutes to create a hairstyle that looked very time consuming.

Chan Yuk Wan posed for photos and signed autographs for fans. She even made a kicking pose for the media. She said that she was very happy to have the chance to be up close with American viewers. A male fan wanted to hug her but security immediately stopped him.

[2016.02.25] THE MENU TRAILER RECEIVES 150,000 HITS OVER NIGHT

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The film THE MENU (DOH FOR SUN MUN SI) released its first trailer two days ago and mentioned that even the media had to transition to online media to fight for hit rate every second. The film company two days ago posted this trailer on its official facebook account and received 150,000 hits over night, which proved the online attention on THE MENU. Many posted messages and wanted to see what Gwing Pao reporter "Fai Yeh" Gregory Wong Chung Hiu said in the film, "Winning a comeback victory!" Wong Chung Hiu revealed that the film will also mention legal loopholes. They will reveal them and hope to continue to make movies that "hold hands" with Hong Kong people.

[2016.02.25] LOUIS KOO WILL NOT DIRECT UNTIL RETIREMENT

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The 40th Hong Kong International Film Festival yesterday held a press conference to announce its over 240 film selections from 66 countries and regions. Two opening films will be CHONGQING HOT POT and TRIVISA (SHU DAI JIU FUNG). TRIVISA producers Johnnie To Kei Fung, Yau Nai Hoi, directors Frank Hui Hok Man, Vicky Wong Wai Kit and Jevon Au Man Kit and actors Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Philip Keung Ho Man attended. CHONG director Yang Qing and actor Chen Kun sent a video to share their experience. The closing film be the Kiyoshi Kurosawa directed CREEPY. Louis Koo Tin Lok said that he spent this Lunar New Year in Hong Kong. "Aside from being with the family, I was also responsible for ceremonies like starting the year, thanking the gods and praying. I thought they were rather pleasant and interesting." Goo Jai revealed that he had to follow the tung sing for a good time for these traditions. This year was rather special as the good time was early morning on the Lunar 29th. He had to go to the temple at 9AM on the Lunar New Year's Day. He did not have to sleep at all and he was asked not to bathe. In the end he ignored everything. Did his relatives ask him about getting married? He said that no one ever has, but someone hinted that he would come for lai see at such his age. Yesterday the government budget announced HK$ 20 million allocation for domestic films' Mainland distribution and promotion uses. Goo Jai felt the amount was not important, but how the fund would be used. He hoped that everyone would properly use financial assistance to make daring and innovative domestic productions. Would he direct? He said, "I am very certain that I won't direct. In the last few years many asked me to, but directing is another area. If I have to do it, I would have to drop all jobs including acting and study anew because the director has to use the camera to tell a story. Now as an actor I am very happy and very pleased. Even if I have a chance to direct in the future it will probably be when will be am already very old and retired, when I won't have anything to do. (Have you thought about any subject?) Yes, but I would talk about it with directors and let them make it."

[2016.02.25] JACQUELIN CHONG PROMISES BIKINI APPEARANCE FOR BOX OFFICE SUCCESS

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The new film PG LOVE (PG LUEN OI JI YUN) two nights ago held its premiere. Stars Anita Chui Bik Ka, Alycia Chan Yuen Hung, Jacquelin Chong Si Man coordinated with the theme "Ultimate Sexiness".

Chong Si Man said that each person was responsible for being sexy once. How would she celebrate if the new film performs well? She said that if its box office will go over HK$ 10 million she will wear a bikini on the street and let people use water guns on her.

Chui Bik Ka had support from friends. Speaking of her intimate scene with Alan Luk Chun Kwong, she said, "My family and friends asked me if the shoot was real or fake, I or course said it was fake! It's just a movie!" Chan Yuen Hung was asked why she did not show off her abdominal muscles. She said, "It's not time yet, I want to train them more. If I show everything at all what would I show off next time?"

Angie Shum Yat Ka only bared her back. She said that if she competed with them she would definitely lose. She promised that with good box office performance sh would appear in a see through dress. Luk Chun Kwong had two passionate bed scenes in the film. Did he prepare his wife for them? He said, "Yet, but she was fine. Instead she would mind a male male scene. However I am afraid that she would ask why all our stuff would appear on film!"

[2016.02.25] SIL-METROPOLE CONTINUES 10 HONG KONG FILM COLLABORATION PLAN

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Charmaine Sheh Si Man, Elaine Lok Yi Ling, Andy Hui Chi On, Max Zhang Jin. Oceane Zhu Xuan, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Nina Paw Hee Ching and Chow Chung yesterday attended the Sil-Metropole organization Spring banquet.

Before the banquet began, Sil-Metropole organization chief Chen Yiqi spoke of the Mainland box office of 44 billion RMB last year due to the hard work of film workers of the three lands on both sides of the strait. The 13 year of high speed growth was maintained. He believed in two to three years China will replace North America as the largest film market in the world. The Chinese culture's international influence will be further elevated. In 2015, Hong Kong reached 1.9 billion at the box office, the most in history. As the Lunar New Year began, the film market again created a miracle. As of two days ago the Mainland box office broke 1 billion RMB in 54 days and tied the 2010 box office. As the Chinese film market bloomed, Sil-Metropole will as usual continue to strengthen and expand a variety of collaborations with its Hong Kong colleagues. Sil-Metropole will maintain the ten films or above collaboration format. Coming soon will be the Sean Lau Ching Wan and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung starred HEARTFALL ARISES (GAING SUM PO) and SUN HUNG TAI BO 2016. Soon to start production will be NGOR DIK CHUNG MUK SI DAI JEUNG (MY PET IS AN ELEPHANT), YI LONG SUN JIN GEI (ERLANG SHEN BATTL CHORNICLE), DUEN BO JI HUNG (TREASURE HUNT JOURNEY), JUI MUNG SEUNG SING (DREAM CHASING TWIN CITIES), and MONG LO YING HUNG JUEN (INTERNET HEROES).

Linda Chung Ka Yun yesterday suddenly announced that she was married and will hold a wedding banquet on the 27th. Lok Yi Ling said that she will not be able to attend but will send a lot of blessing. She would wait until Ka Yun returns to Hong Kong before giving her gift. Reportedly Ka Yun had double good news. Lok Yi Ling paused before saying, "The news is certain good, I will leave the rest for her to share. At the right time she will make announcements." She also revealed that Ka Yun has taken time off until March 31st. Ah Sheh was also happy for Ka Yun. Earlier she and Ka Yun went to promote in Singapore. She knew that Ka Yun was on vacation and even told her to have fun and date. Ka Yun said that she met a nice guy. She never expected her to wed in secret.

[2016.02.25] ETHAN JUAN CHEATS WITH HIS FRIEND'S WIFE?

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Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin) and Angelababy earlier starred in the Emperor Motion Picture KILL TIME (MAU SAT CHI SHUI NIN WA). They had many intimate scenes. Siu Tin who was a close friend of Baby's husband Huang Xiaoming joked that he pleaded with the director to spare him. He also said that he did not dare to get close to Baby. Siu Tin joked that the feeling was like "cheating with a friend's wife". At the time someone suggested a video conference with Xiaoming to clear their names, but when they heard they were rather nervous and cracked up. In the end they gave up on the idea.

[2016.02.25] CARINA LAU PRAISES HONG KONG LUNAR NEW YEAR FILMS' MAINLAND PERFORMANCE

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Anna Uehara

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Carina Lau Ka Ling, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Kathy Chow Man Kei and Anna Uehara yesterday attended a fashion store opening. Speaking of the government budget, the government will invest HK$ 20 million into the film development fund and suggest for every film's financial assistance amount to increase from 250,000 to 500,000. Sammi admitted that the determination to help Cantonese film is good. Ka Ling also felt that the investment was good. In the past the government has not supported the industry enough. She also praised Hong Kong's rich cultural assets. Its actors and directors had a lot of potential, international renown, so they had to be properly used. She estimated that this year's domestic box office will reach HK$ 5 billion. All three Hong Kong Lunar New Year films performed very well in the Mainland. She hoped that everyone would unite and improve this industry and advised Hong Kong people to do their jobs well and complain less to make Hong Kong a safe and lovable place. Ka Ling said that she has been busy with attending events, reading scripts and her own business.