[2016.12.01] FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 27 2016

For the week ending Sunday November 27 2016

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10 GIRL ON THE TRAIN
    d. Tate Taylor
    Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson

 9 INFERNO
    d. Ron Howard
    Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan

 8 SHOW ME YOUR LOVE
  Can : Dai Sau Hin Siu Sau
  Lit : Big Hand Holds Little Hand
    d. Ryon Lee Yung Cheung
    Nina Paw Hee Ching, Raymond Wong Ho Yin,
      Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Michelle Wai Sze Nga
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 98 mins.
  Opening November 24 2016
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/3bN9PM7fJEU

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    Daren left Malaysia since he was a kid. Without his mother’s care, he always stays at his auntie place at his childhood. 20 years passed, he came back to his home town because of his aunt’s funeral. At the funeral, he met his mother Yau Ngan and found out she had got sundown syndrome. Her illness is so unstable that could barely recognize him all the time. Daren intends to send her to elderly home for good care. However, Yau Ngan has been diagnosed with terminal cancer at the same time. After considering, Daren decides to be next to his mother for the last few months.

    Occasionally, Daren finds a little paper of “10 Best Wishes to mummy” when he wrote to his mother at 10 years old. He then realizes how tough of Yau Ngan’s life without him around. He is so regretful! Now, he decides to achieve the items one by one together with his mother. At the same time, he rediscover the unique love from his mother, as well as more clear vision of his life direction.

 7 MASTERMINDS
    d. Jared Hess
    Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sidekis

 6 SAUSAGE PARTY
    d. Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon
    Animation
    English Voices: Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera,
      James Franco, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd,
      Nick Kroll, David Krumholtz, Edward Norton, Selma Hayek

 5 SKY ON FIRE
  Can : Chung Tin For
  AKA : BATTLE OF LIFE
  AKA : Tin For
  Lit : Heavenly Fire
    d. Ringo Lam Lan Tung
    Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan,
      Zhang Ruoyan, Amber Kuo, Zhang Jingchu,
  Rating : IIB
  Opening November 24 2016
  Teaser: https://youtu.be/lNxcRsubEOw

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    A new cancer cure has emerged after years of research. Before this new stem cell can save the world, it provokes a fatal battle of justice, greed and love...

 4 SHUT IN
    d. Farren Blackburn
    Naomi Watts, Charlie Heaton, Jacob Tremblay

 3 MARVEL'S DR. STRANGE
    d. Scott Derrickson
    Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdam,
      Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton,

 2 YOUR NAME
    d. Makoto Shinkai
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : I
  Length : 107 mins.
  Opening November 11 2016
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/kdZmPpp7VqY

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Taki wakes from what seemed like a very important dream. But in an unfamiliar room and not in his body...but that of a girl! On the other hand, Mitsuha, a teen girl, is tired of living in a mountain village. She pleads to God “Please, let me be a handsome Tokyo boy in my next life!” The next morning, Mitsuha awakens as a high school male. Based on information around her, she learns whose body she inhabits. His name is Taki. The two have switched places! When they wake up again, they’ve returned to their former selves. But sleep brings the body swap again and again. Mysteriously, the pattern continues daily. The two fumble about, unaccustomed to each other’s bodies, but start communicating by memo. As they awkwardly overcome one challenge after another, a bond develops between the two -- one that evolves into something more romantic. However, there’s something they still don’t know...The unexpected is about to be revealed.

 1 FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
    d. David Yates
    Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Colin Farrell

[2016.12.01] KARA WAI WOULD BE WILLING TO PERFORM IN THE BUFF

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Best Actress Kara Wai Ying Hung earlier appeared at the 27th Singapore International Film Festival with Wu Bai and Malaysian new comer Siow Li Xuan with their action film MRS. K. The film was invited to the film festival for a special screening. Wai Ying Hung once said, "This time will be my last action film", thus many people packed the venue. Wai Ying Hung said that she won many Best Actress awards with the Ho Yuhang directed AT THE END OF DAYBREAK (SUM MOR). Thus this time when the director asked her again she agreed without even reading the script. She even said that if the director wanted her to perform in the buff she would return the favor in kind.

[2016.11.30] FOR THE WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 26 2016

GLOBAL CHINESE MUSIC CHART

For the week starting November 26 2016

15 THE AUDIENCE
  Can : Guoon Jung
  Rainie Yang (Yeung Sing Lam)

https://youtu.be/k2Dj3uZVfok

14 ROAD OF FLOATING SAND
  Can : Fau Sa Ji Lo
  Vincy Chan (Wing Yi)

https://youtu.be/XkozOWDuBRA

13 NOT ONE LESS
  Can :Yut Gor Doh But Nung Siu
  Hacken Lee Hak Kun

https://youtu.be/pC76Eq6F79c

12 BAD AND WORSE
  Can : Wai Yin Gung Wai
  Yoga Lin

https://youtu.be/0MMhVTiiZDI

11 CLIFFSIDE FLOWER
  Can : Yuen Ngai Fa
  Mag Lam Yun Tung

https://youtu.be/72Ha7Wk6t0g

10 LONG DAYS TO COME
  Can : Loi Yut Fong Cheung
  Jacky Xie (Sit Chi Him), Isabelle Huang (Wong Ling)

https://youtu.be/aTM6SU1mN20

 9 YOU ARE WAITING FOR ME AT THE END
  Can : Nei Joi Jung Dim Dung Ngor
  Faye Wong

https://youtu.be/KsNCgZT9ZdY

 8 EGO-HOLIC
  Can : Luen Ngor Pik
  Starr Chen Featuring Jolin Tsai (Choi Yi Lam)

https://youtu.be/bKR1p0SFdNc

 7 YOU SAY THIS I SAY THAT
  Can : Nei Yut Yin Ngor Yut Yu
  Li Jian (Lee Kin)

https://youtu.be/mAE3teAkj-A

 6 ONE PERSON'S FOREVER
  Can : Yut Gor Yun Dik Wing Hung
  Fred Cheng Chun Won

https://youtu.be/IB2ibbwskyA

 5 WHAT YOU THINK OF ME
  Can : Joi Yi
  Weibird Wei (Wai Lai On)

https://youtu.be/CaC75cUt4jg

 4 ONE AND ONLY
  Can : Duk Yut Mo Yi
  AGA, Gin Lee

https://youtu.be/toxn7AizOps

 3 TOUGH
  Can : Wan Gu
  Mayday

https://youtu.be/YKiMrg6rgYQ

 2 DO NOT BE ALONE AGAIN
  Can : But Yiu Joi Goo Dan
  Lala Hsu (Tsui Kai Ying)

https://youtu.be/QsfVtmwz-g8

 1 FOUR SEASONS
  Can : Sei Gwai
  Eason Chan Yik Shun

https://youtu.be/3aZS7On4etw

[2016.11.30] GORDON LAM WANTS TO STOCK UP ON NEW COMERS

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Gordon Lam praises Cherry Ngan's performance in the new film
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Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling in the new film CHERRY RETURNS (NA NIN HA TIN NE HUI LIU NA LUI) played a tragic girl who was kidnapped in the U.S. held captive for 12 years and was sexually violated. She in order to grasp her character not only read related books for research but also even deliberately locked herself in a small room alone and experienced the feeling of being held captive. Playing a cop n the film, Gordon Lam Ka Tung could not help but said, "Before working she often hid, when the director yelled action we had no idea where she was. She truly was very hard to find."

Having always played happy and energetic young character, Ngan Cheuk Ling agreed that this time indeed was a very rare experience. She said, "Not many directors would help you with a breakthrough. Most would feel you are a type based on your previous image. Now I can explore another route, I hope everyone can see I have even more space for performance."

Ka Tung also praised Ngan Cheuk Ling's performance in the film as OK and stated that he began to notice her work since the film THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI). He felt that she has always had changes and put an effort into her work. He said, "Of course I noticed, I have to stock up while the price is low. What would I do when her price goes up!"

[2016.11.30] FIONA SIT IS WRITING SCRIPTS

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Fiona Sit, Derek Yee

Alex Fong Chung Shun and Hoyan Mok
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The director Derek Yee Tung Sing directed, Tsui Hark produced wuxia film THE SWORD MASTER (SAM SIU YEH DIK GIM) two nights ago held its premiere. Alex Fong Chung Shun and his wife Hoyan Mak, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei attended. Fiona said about Siu Bo's interest in making a 2 YOUNG (JO SHOOK) sequel, "I always tell him to make 2 YOUNG 2. I tell him not to retire too soon, at least wait until after working with me again." She also revealed her interest in directing. "I have been writing scripts too. I want to make a movie. I have asked Siu Bo whether he would help with my first movie, he promised me earlier. I will direct, but I can't talk about it yet. I have to wait until I am not as busy with work, maybe after 2 YOUNG 2 first." Has she asked Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) about his schedule? She said, "I don't know about his schedule, let me convince the director first."

[2016.11.30] HINSON CHOU IS MAKING MORE OUTSIDE TVB

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After half a year in a relationship, Adrian Wong is already looking at wedding stuff
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Adrian Wong Chi Ching, Hinson Chou Tsz Yeung, Xanadu Ng Yoyo, Lau Shek Yin yesterday attended an entertainment company opening celebration. Chi Chng looked much slimmer. She revealed that she has lost ten pounds since last year. "Mainly I have been working on (Johnnie) To Kei Fung's movies the last year or two. Mainland food was greasier and To Sir constantly took us to eat nonstop, finally I went from petite to medium. Now I have already quit late night snack, and Mommy is always forcing me to eat healthy, so I am health and thinner."

Chou Tsz Yeung's TVB contract ended more than half a year ago. He has been focusing on making three movies in the Mainland. Lately he returned to Hong Kong to make DRAGON TATTOO (GAU LUNG BUK BAI). He admitted that he has made a lot in the past half a year. Since TVB salary was limited, now he is making three or four times more.

[2016.11.29] SHU QI WANTS TO RETIRE TO PREPARE FOR A BABY

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Shu Q says that she wants to retire to start a family

Stephanie Au supports her boyfriend's show business career

Jennifer Tse reveals her father Patrick Tse used to roast water beetle
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Yesterday Shu Qi attended a skin care production event with Jennifer Tse Ting Ting, Janet Ma Sze Wai and Stephanie Au Hoi Shun. Shu Qi was asked if she was used to being called Mrs. Fung. She sad, "When I hear people call me Mrs., I feel very old." Earlier when Shu Q attended the Golden Horse Award, host Matilda Tao revealed her pregnancy news. Later Shu Qi denied it. The next day when she returned from Taiwan she took off when the media tried to interview her. Did she run to prove that she was not pregnant? Shu Qi said, "No, I just didn't know so many reporters were waiting. When I came out I was surprised. I was afraid that I would affect other travelers, and I didn't expect a little joke would cause such a big storm."

Matilda Tao's joke led to online criticism, Shu Qi said that they both felt sorry. However life should be happier and not criticizing. Shu Qi also said that she knew that everyone cared whether she was with child or not, but she felt that parenthood was a blessed gift from Heaven. "People are always asking me if I am having a baby, the Chinese can't mention it before the three months; secondly lying is bad too, so if anyone suspects me please don't ask me, thank you." She said that her health has been poor for the past 20 some years, if she was to have a baby she must properly maintain it.

Speaking of her plans next year, Shu Q stated that she really wanted to retire. "However I haven't decided yet. (Have you thought about what you would want to do after retirement?) I would focus on having children." She will spend Christmas with her husband at a candlelit dinner.

Tse Ting Ting said that she just went to Shanghai for the Jingle Ma Chor Sing directed PARIS RAIDERS (AU JAU GUNG LEUK), which will shoot until the end of this year. She had no idea whether she will spend Christmas. She also said that both her father Patrick Tse Yin and brother Nicholas Tse Ting Fung have worked with Ma Chor Sing. Ma Chor Sing always told her about Tse Yin in his youth, like how mischievous her father was. Ting Ting said, "Grandma said that Papa was very mischievous when he was little. He often went out to play and missed dinner. He had to catch cockroaches and roast him for food. I asked him now if he would have the guts to eat them again, he said no."

[2016.11.29] NICHOLAS TSE COOKS UP A STORM

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Tang Yan is very glad to be able to play her idol Nicholas Tse's romantic interest

Bai Bing, Nicholas Tse
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Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Jung Yong-Hwa, Bai Bing, Tiffany Tang Yan, Du Haitao starred and Ge You guest starred Lunar New Year film COOK UP A STORM (FUNG MEI GONG WU ji KUET JIN SIK SUN) yesterday held its Beijing press conference. The trailer also premiered at the event. Ting Fung and Jung Yong-Hwa's god of cooking duel was very passionate, as the Lunar New Year atmosphere was filled with Hong Kong film nostalgia.

Speaking of COOK UP A STORM, director Raymond Yip Wai Man said, "The film's comedic elements and emotions made this film the Lunar New Year viewing choice with the most humanity." Producer Mani Fok Man Hei said about Ge You, "When he first got the script, Ge You liked it very much already. The common emotions between people in this story of 'tears within laughter' touched him."

As for the film's subject, Ting Fung claimed to be a street stall's "dark faced little kitchen god". He said, "The cuisine in this film is very different, consisting many interpersonal feelings. Just as the trailer says, what we make is home cooking that the people like; the one goal of our cooking is hope that people would eat it happily." Ting Fung also mentioned that in the film he had an unusual father and son relationship that was similar to his own.

Tang Yan pointed out that in the film she would interpret two different kinds of love with the two leading men. COOK UP A STORM would be a reunion for Ting Fung and Tang Yan since THE STORM WARRIORS (FUNG WON 2) eight years ago. She claimed to be a "little fan all along". "We didn't directly work together before. This time is different, I am with him the entire time. I can consider it a wish fulfilled." Du Haitao said that he could relate to the friendship in the film, especially the film's old neighborhood nostalgia and even some lost cuisine would brought back a lot of memories.

The actors even revealed that "joy" connected the entire film as comedy stars of the North and the South would spend a happy new year with everyone. Ge You did not attend but Du Haitao and others recited his classic line. Ting Fung also changed from his "dark faced little kitchen god" arrogant character and held a bowl of giant plain noodles to pose for photos with the team.

[2016.11.28] SHAWN YUE SURPRISES ZHOU DONGYU

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The audience is upset that Matilda Tao hints at Shu Qi's pregnancy.  She says that they communicated before the show.

Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun become good friends while working on SOUL MATE

Best Director Feng Xiaogang says Fan Bingbing perfroms very well

Michael Hui sees his film career as one of the most important part of his life

Queen of Best Supporting Actress Elaine Jin
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Ma Sichun and Zhou Dongyu celebrate their Best Actress awards with a kiss

The SOUL MATE team celebrates

Shawn Yue attends the MAD WORLD celebration for Best New Director Wong Chun and Best Supporting Actress Elaine Jin

Richie Jen is happy for whoever wins

Johnnie To attends the TRIVISA celebration

Fan Wei

Kai Ko
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Shawn Yue Man Lok and the fresh out of the oven Golden Horse Best Actress Zhou Dongyu two nights ago celebrated at the same spot. They were not afraid of gossip again. When Lok Jai saw Zhou Dongyu he immediately gave her a big hug. The intimate photo landed on the Weibo hot search chart. The 54 year old new Best Actor Fan Wei at the farewell party admitted that when he heard the presenter read his name, his first feeling was "my legs were shaking" as he struggled hard to get on stage. Fan Bingbing did not win Best Actress but boyfriend Li Chen said that his girlfriend was the Best Actress of his heart.

Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun two nights ago both won Best Actress with SOUL MATE. They celebrated after the event and the Golden Horse award nominated MAD WORLD (YUT LIM MO MNG) was also celebrating at the same location. When Yue Man Lok saw Zhou Dongyu immediately gave her a huge hug. Yue Man Lok yesterday morning posted a photo with Zhou Dongyu and her Golden Horse Award.

After the award ceremony, the new Best Actor Fan Wei attended the event farewell party and happily posed with his award. Fan Wei admitted that when he heard the presenter read his name, his first feeling was "my legs were shaking a little". He struggled to get on the stage. "I thought at my age I could probably tough it out." Originally he wanted to say something humorous during his speech but he just stood there and could not say anything. He only wanted to say thank you. Fan Wei after his victory immediately called his wife with the good news. The Taiwan audience was not familiar with him and thought his victory was a surprise. He asked, "Just because we aren't familiar it's a surprise?" He took the chance to introduce himself to the Taiwan audience.

Fan Bingbing posted early in the morning online, "The director's victory made me very happy inside! Victories and defeats are common to soldiers, we will keep trying!" Boyfriend Li Chen posted, "No matter when and where you are, you are always the Best Actress of my heart."

Hong Kong film TRIVISA (SHU DAI JIU FUNG) won two Golden Horse Awards in Best Film Editing and Best Original Screenplay. The winners were all surprised and felt that the victories were incredible. Johnnie To Kei Fung who did not feel well and left after the red carpet finally was happy to see the new blood's victories and attended the film company celebration. He showed his support to the younger generation and his kind fatherly side.