[2025.01.01] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 2024

For For the week ending Sunday, December 29 2024

10 CESIUM FALLOUT
  Can : Fun Sing
  Lit : Burnt City
    d. Anthony Pun (Poon Yiu Ming)
    Andy Lau Tak Wa, Bai Yu, Karen Mok Man Wai,
      Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Louise Wong Dan Nei,
      Fish Liew Chi Yu, Michael Wong Man Tak, Kent Cheng Juk Si,
      Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun,
      Dee Ho Kai Wa, Leung Chung Hang,
      Locker Lam Ka Hei, Wesley Wong Hoi Kit
      John Chiang Dai Wai, Patra Au Ka Man, Michael Chow Man Kin,
      Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Eric Kwok Wai Leung, Cheung Tat Ming,
      Wu Yanshu, Tanya Tong Yao, Pak Yiu Chan,
      Max Cheung Tat Lun, Deon Cheung Chun Chi
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 138 mins.
  Opening November 1 2024 in mainland China
  Teaser 1 : https://youtu.be/Cq0-flEXqew
  Teaser 2 : https://youtu.be/_ftyxHQFpQc

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Hong Kong's historic first radiation disaster blockbuster!

    After a fire accident triggers a radiation leakage, the entire city suddenly finds its survival hanging by a thread. In order to tackle the impending catastrophe, expert Simon Fan joins the emergency crisis response team led by Acting Chief Executive Cecilia to tackle this catastrophic disaster. With the lives of 7 million people on the line, the fire brigade is tasked with stopping the spread at all costs by entering the radiation zone. Facing this unprecedented calamity, will Hong Kong wake up to an overnight annihilation?

  9 CONCLAVE
    d. Edward Berger
    Ralph Fiennes, Stanle Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini

  8 WICKED
    d. Jon M. Chu
    Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

  7 MOANA 2
    d. David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller
    Disney Animation
    English Voices: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson
    Cantonese Voice: Louis Cheung Kai Chung,
      Kakaball Cheung Ching, Sinnie Ng Sin Yee@Lolly Talk

  6 PAPA
    d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong
    Sean Lau Ching Wan, Jo Koo Cho Lam,
      Dylan So Man To, Lainey Hung Lok Yi
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 130 mins.
  Opening October 31 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival
  Opening November 10 2024 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening December 5 2024
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/aBUtM2eodBk
  Site : https://2024.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/37002CMP10
  fb : https://www.facebook.com/people/%E7%88%B8%E7%88%B8-PAPA/61566260245857/

[ SCREEN DAILY ]
    A family drama about a cafe owner who leads a pedestrian existence after a family tragedy. His only wish is to have his 15 year old son return home, but the boy is locked up in a psychiatric prison for the murder of his mother and sister

[ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ]
    Café owner Nin’s mundane but contented life is shattered forever when his fifteen-year-old son Ming slashes his mother and younger sister to death one evening. Diagnosed with acute schizophrenia, Ming is remanded to a psychiatric prison indefinitely until full recovery. Aside from visiting his son twice a month, Nin continues to lead a pedestrian existence, while memories of his wife, daughter, and son keep flooding into his head. As time passes, Nin has given up on knowing the reason behind the misfortune. He only wishes that one fine day, Ming, his sole remaining family but also the murderer of his family, will come home again.

  5 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
    d. Jeff Fowler
    Jim Carrey, Krysten Ritter, Natasha Rothwell,
      Shemar Moore, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter,
    English Voices: Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey,
      Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves

  4 LAST SONG FOR YOU
  Can : Gau Bit Chung Fung
    d. Jill Leung Lai Yin
    Dior Cheng Yee Kin, Ian Chan Cheuk Yin,
      Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Cecilia Choi Sze Wan
  Rating : I
  Length : 107 mins.
  Opening December 20 2024
  Teaser 1 : https://youtu.be/SKDIUeQO1ok

[ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ]
    So Sing Wah, a former lead singer of the band, fell into the trough of marriage and career in middle age. He met his ex-girlfriend Ha Man Huen in the hospital. Recalling the love in the midsummer, she now has natural grace and elegance. But it is a pity that she left without leaving any contact. Unexpectedly, there is a bad new from her after half a year; it would be her smiling face in the photo in the mourning hall when meeting her again. So thought that everything now has become the past, but a week later, an uninvited guest came to him. Summer, a fifteen-year-old girl claimed to be daughter of Ha Man Huen and have a presumptuous request. Ha Man Huen entrusted the lawyer before her death, hoping that So and Summer would scatter the ashes under the Bodhidharma sun to make up for the regret of breaking up that year. The two lonely people with thirty years apart, hugged the ashes and finally decided to go to Japan together.

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    That summer, young Ha Man Huen and young So Sing Wah crossed paths through a shared love of music, wondering just how far this love could take them.

    Years later, musician So unexpectedly encounters his first love Ha, in a hospital during troughs of their lives. Struck by how much he has changed, ailing Ha decides to send him to a journey as a parting gift, hoping this will reignite his life.

  3 LION KING: MUFASA
    d. Barry Jenkins
    Disney Animation
    English Voices: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr.,
      Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone,
      Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton,
      Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose,
      Blue Ivy Carter, Beyonce Knowles-Carter

  2 THE LAST DANCE
  Can : Por. Dei Yuk
  Lit : Breaking. Hell
    d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin
    Dayo Wong Tsz Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man,
      Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong,
      Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Paul Chun Pui,
      Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Rachel Leung Yung Ting,
      Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Chung Suet Ying
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 126 mins.
  Opening October 10 2024 at the Hawaii International Film Festival
  Opening November 14 2024
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/om4lN8N-TIc
  Site : https://hiff.org/events/thelastdance/

[ HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
    Starring current Hong Kong comedy king Dayo Wong and comedy legend Michael Hui, THE LAST DANCE is the story of a debt-ridden wedding planner who finds unexpected success as a funeral planner, but he has to win over a traditional Taoist priest to stay in the business...The pandemic has sent most industries into recession. Mired in debt, wedding planner Dominic gets a miraculous chance to turn things around when a funeral planner retires and passes the baton to him. Planning weddings and funerals are polar opposites, but Dominic puts his all into his new job, from opening graves, digging coffins, to handling the deceased. No matter how unpleasant it gets, he takes on everything with gusto. However, the biggest obstacle is getting the approval of respected Taoist priest, Master Man. In his 70s, Master Man is a traditional man who has devoted his life to his Taoist faith. He wants to pass the mantle to his son, Ben, but Ben is more devoted to his wife and kids than to Taoism. Master Man's daughter, Yuet, respects her father greatly. However, since her ancestors dictated that women are filthy by nature, Yuet doesn't take romantic relationships seriously.

  1 THE PROSECUTOR
  AKA : MISJUDGEMENT
  Can : Ng Poon
    d. Donnie Yen Chi Tan
    Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Julian Cheung Chi Lam,
      Michael Hui Koon Man, Francis Ng Chun Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu,
      Kent Cheng Jut Si, Lau Kong, Yu Kang, Adam Pak Tin Nam,
      Locker Lam Ka Hei, Shirley Chan Yan Yi,
      Mason Fung Ho Yeung, Tommy Chu Pak Hong,
      Ray Lui Leung Wai, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sisley Choi Si Bui,
      Mandy Wong Chi Man, Justin Cheung Kin sing, Liza Wang Ming Chuen.
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 117 mins.
  Opening December 21 2024
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/DitF9p1tZcs

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Based on true events. A young man is charged with drug trafficking. He pleads guilty under undue influence from his defense lawyer, in exchange for a reduced sentence. Hard-edged former cop Fok is the unconventional prosecutor assigned to the case. He becomes convinced that the conviction is unusual and decides to conduct his own investigation. Fok is forced to risk his own life and career to uncover the truth and bring the real villains to justice.

    Where the law ends, his justice begins...

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    Inspired by a true story in Hong Kong. A young man wrongfully charged with drug trafficking, pleads guilty under undue influence from his defense lawyer, letting the actual convict escaped from penalty. Fok, an unconventional prosecutor assigned to the case, firmly believes that the case is full of doubts and decides to conduct a private investigation for the young man. Fok risks his life and career to uncover the truth and bring the real culprit to justice

[2025.01.01] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 2024

For the week starting Saturday, December 28 2024 (Week 52)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART (2025 WEEK 1)

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

https://youtu.be/6r0Gtmcfi7U

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

https://youtu.be/3ZVt2fBcPak

  3 HUNT YOU DOWN
  MIRROR

https://youtu.be/t6zktg-Freg

  2 SEE YOU SOON, IT'S NOT A GOODBYE (TOGETHER AT LAST)
  Can : Wui Joi Gein Dik
  Jay Fung Won Him

https://youtu.be/V3X5EWGrCDs

  1 BOYS DON'T CRY
  Can : Nam Hai Ji But Yiu Lau Lui
  ROVER

https://youtu.be/VIjJQ_C10d0

[2025.01.01] THE LAST DANCE WINS THREE GOLDEN LOTUS AWARDS IN MACAU

Dayo Wong and Michelle Wai with THE LAST DANCE won the Macau International Movie Festival Best Actor and Best Actress.
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Dayo Wong and Michelle Wai with THE LAST DANCE won Best Actor and Best Actress.

Carlos Chan wins Best Supporting Actor award again after 9 years

Albert Yeung attends the Macau International Movie Festival and poses with award winners Anselm Chan (left), Dayo Wong (second left), Michelle Wai (second right) and Carlos Chan (right)
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The 16th Macao International Movie Festival and the 15th Macao International Television Festival were held at The Venetian Macao recently. The night before last, the 16th Golden Lotus Awards ceremony was star-studded. Zhang Yimou's ARTICLE 20 won the best film. THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) won three major awards, namely the best director Anselm Chan Mou Yin and the best actor and actress Dayo Wong Tze Wah and Michelle Wai Sze Nga. Zhu Yilong also won the Best Actor for LAND OF BROKEN HEARTS. Carlos Chan Ka Lok won Best Supporting Actor for THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD (JAT JIK 3: YI BOK WAN TIN); The Best Supporting Actress is Wang Shengdi of A PLACE CALLED SILENCE.

Winning the "Best Director" award for THE LAST DANCE, Chan Mou Yin said that the process of completing the film was rather difficult. "This film was shot smoothly under such difficult circumstances, and the film is still in release nationwide so I hope you will support it. Thank you to everyone who loved this movie."

Playing the role of "Tao Sun", Wong Tze Wah thanked all the team members of THE LAST DANCE in his acceptance speech, "Including director Chan Mou Yin who had the courage to shoot this subject, and even more courageous boss Dr. Yeung Sau Sing to invest in an alternative subject movie. I want to thank myself for having the courage to come to Macau, because I have never won in Macau from childhood to adulthood. Finally I won once, thank you all."

Wai Sze Nga won the "Best Actress" award once again. She expressed her gratitude to the director, screenwriter and producer, and others. "Most importantly I would like to thank the audience who loved the movie THE LAST DANCE. Our movie is still in release, so I hope everyone would support it. Thank you Hong Kong Movie!"

As of the evening of December 30, 2024, the cumulative box office of THE LAST DANCE in Hong Kong and Macao has exceeded HK$152 million. Dr. Yeung Sau Sing, Chairman of Emperor Group, together with director Chan Mou Yin, screenwriter Cheng Wai Kei, actors Wong Tze Wah, Wai Sze Nga, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Elly Lam and Polly Lau Yuk Po, was also present in Macao along with Simon Yam Tat Wah, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Angela Hui Ching Wan and Angus Yeung Tin Yue.

Chan Ka Lok won the "Best Supporting Actor" at the Macao International Movie Festival for the first time in nine years with the movie THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD (JAT JIK 3). When receiving the award, he thanked his wife, Shiga Lin. "Shiga helped me take care of my family and gave me no worries when I was fully engaged in my work."

Irene Wan Bik Ha was nominated for "Best Actress" for her upcoming new film ONCE UPON A LIE but unfortunately did not win the award. She generously said that being nominated was a great encouragement, and praised THE LAST DANCE as one of her favorite films. "Director Chan Mou Yin is very excellent, enabling every actor in the film to be able to give full display of their acting skills on the screen. Wong Tze Wah, Wai Sze Ng and Hui Koon Man all performed very well." She also revealed that ONCE UPON A LIE will be released in mainland China and Hong Kong in mid-March 2025. She was looking forward to the release of the new work because she put in a lot of effort. She was even invited to present the Golden Lotus Award on December 30th.

[2025.01.01] LOUIS CHEUNG FALLS ASLEEP TO THE SOUNDS OF MAHJONG

Charlene Choi plays mahjohng every Lunar New Year, hoping to make a New Year's fortune

Louis Cheung does not know how to play mahjong but enjoys its gentle sounds.
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Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin made movies and performed a concert tour last year, and joked that her physical fitness was considered decently. After being busy all year long, she planned to slow down this year and work hard again after resting. A few days ago, she shot a poster for the Lunar New Year film. It turned out that every Lunar New Year, she routinely played mahjong. As soon as she talked about mahjong she would be excited.

Choi Cheuk Yin (Ah Sa), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Stanley Yau Si Chun, Kayan Ng, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Bowie Wu Feng, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Renci Yeung Sze Wing and other starring Lunar New Year movie MY BEST BET (CHEUG DOH BIT YANG) will be released on the Lunar 29th before the Lunar New Year. Earlier when they shot the poster, they each held the gambling tool they wanted and displayed joyful victory expressions to happily welcome the Year of the Snake.

As they gathered around the gambling table they talked about mahjong. Ah Sa turned out to be a "mahjong god", often playing mahjong for fun. Proficient in mahjong games from all over the world, she could be described as "playing all over the world". Every New Year she will invite a few confidants to have a "mahjong king competition". As soon as Ah Sa mentioned mahjong, she said excitedly: "Mahjong is simply the quintessence of the country. The game of tiles changes with variety, especially the Taiwanese mahjong; it makes you think, and is a healthy and beneficial sport for the body and mind." Brother Sau also joined in the fun and told a story about the origin of mahjong, so that everyone could increase their knowledge. He said, "Supposedly Kong Ming invented mahjong; Because the soldiers at war had no entertainment at the time, Kong Ming invented mahjong, creating it tile by tile. At that time mahjong was called Madiao. Later people at sea also constantly played mahjong for entertainment and amusement to pass the time." Brother Sau's words made Cheung Kai Chung, who did not know how to play mahjong; Stanley and Kayan Ng, who were not good at gambling, listen with relish. However, Chu Pak Hong and Yeung Wai Lun walked to the corner to study the poses and gestures in order to stand out. Even for the poster shoot they were so in character, which showed that everyone in the film was a funny expert and perfectly blended into the joyful atmosphere in MY BEST BET. In addition, Kaho Hung Ka-ho, who rarely made movies, also had a special cameo role.

Cheung Kai Chung said that he liked to listen to the "mahjong sounds". He said: "When I was little Ma played mahjong all the time, when I slept and heard the sounds I had quite a sense of security."

In addition, Twins started their world tour early last year and sang for a full year. Ah Sa fulfilled her dream of performing a London show. "Dealing with the 'time difference' is the most memorable thing for me. The U.S. and Canada tours was nonstop, going to the East Coast then the West Coast for 21 days in a row, and I feel that my physical fitness is pretty good." At the celebration banquet, Ah Sa admitted that she was a little reluctant to go at the last stop: "The dancers are also so reluctant to part, one or two were crying and made me cry. Once the switch is turned on it's hard to stop!"

After returning to Hong Kong, she first focused on promoting the movie. She pointed out that last year was a super invincible busy year, and she was really tired. "I know that this year I really have to slow down the pace, I can't go too fast."

[2024.12.31] LOUISE WONG TAKES A BEATING FROM LOUIS KOO AND SAYS SHE FEELS GREAT

Louis Koo provides special training to Louise Wong.
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In the film Muay Thai coach Louis Koo uses extremely harsh ways to train Louise Wong.
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Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung Man Kit, Peter Chan Charm Man and Philip Ng Wan Lung starred in the Lunar New Year film HIT N FUN (LUM SI KUET DU) will be released on January 28 (Lunar 29th before the New Year). Goo Jai played the role of boxing champion and Muay Thai coach. In order to motivate Wong Dan Nei, he inflicted angry flogs, stomach punches and electric shocks.

Goo Jai believed that this was the hardest movie in Wong Dan Nei's career since she entered the industry. Wong Dan Nei joked that she felt great, "When I took this movie, I didn't expect that there would be so many fight scenes. There were many scenes that challenged my limits, so I was so happy to be able to do them."

Chau Sau Na competed in the ring with Wong Dan Nei for Chan Charm Man in the film. Chau Sau Na said that playing the role of a female boxing champion was very stressful. She received Muay Thai training before filming, and she was quite discouraged in the first two or three classes as the master kept correcting her posture. "Muay Thai requires us to fight real people. At first I didn't dare to hit hard." During the official shoot, she and Wong Dan Nei kept getting injured. Two days of production felt like a big battle of 300 rounds! Wu Tsz Tung said that fighting against others was already very difficult, and he has to fight his mentor's wife Leung Wing Kei. "I was really scared. Boxing for me, when I enter the ring I have to finish the game; whether I fall behind or not, I can't leave." Cheung Man Kit said that he was excited to fight Goo Jai for the first time.

[2024.12.31] MICHELLE WAI WINS MACAU'S GOLDEN LOTUS AWARD BEST ACTRESS

Michelle Wai wins another Bet Actress award with THE LAST DANCE. Her acting has been recognized.

Carlos Chan wins the Golden Lotus award for Best Supporting Actress again after 9 years
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Michelle Wai Sze Nga again welcomed good news last night, winning Best Actress with the Emperor Motion Picture she starred in, THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) at an international movie festival. Carlos Chan Ka Lok was awarded the "Best Supporting Actor", and after winning the award he did not forget to thank his wife publicly.

The 16th Macao International Movie Festival and the 15th Macao International Television Festival were held simultaneously in Macao last night to announce the winners of the Golden Lotus Award. The red carpet was star-studded, as the Emperor Group chief Albert Yeung Sau Sing led its artists Simon Yam Tak Wah, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Angela Hui Ching Wan and birthday boy Kenny Kwan Chi Bun to attend.

At the awards ceremony, Wai Sze Nga won the Best Actress award. She was excited. "Thank you to the Emperor family, thank you to THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK)'s team, thank you to the audience who enjoyed this movie, and thank you to Hong Kong movies!"

Chan Ka Lok won the "Best Supporting Actor" in the film category for his role in the movie THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD (JAT JIK 3). He did not forget to thank his wife Shiga Lin Sze Nga as the woman behind him when he took the stage to accept the award. "When I am fully engaged in work, she helps me take care of the family So I have no worries. I would like to thank my boss for always giving me a lot of opportunities in my 17 years in the industry, and the late director (Benny) Chan Muk Seng for the opportunity to make films." This was the second time that Ka Lok has won the same award after HAPPINESS (HUNG WON SI NGOR) nine years ago.

[2024.12.30] NATALIE HSU SHAKES OFF HER LABEL AND MAKES A NAME FOR HERSELF

Ekin Cheng stays by Natalie Hsu's side as they promote
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The daughter of the 80's goddess Ann Bridgewater (Pak On Nei), Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yee), has made her debut and entered the film industry. Now the 20 old year has inherited her mother's excellent genes, with her big watery eyes and delicate contours she quickly became the new generation goddesses. She recently collaborated with Dior Cheng Yee Kin (Ekin) and MIRROR member Ian Chan Cheuk Yin in the movie LAST SONG FOR YOU (GAU BIT CHUNG FUNG). Her lively and sincere performance in the film touched many male fans, as she suddenly became "the first love of the entire city"! As a result she made the audience remember her name and no longer need to be called "Pak On Nei's daughter". Actually she originally gave up going to university in order to pursue her dreams, her mother only supported her and did not object; prompting her to redouble her efforts to make achievements.

Natalie recently thanked the audience with Ekin Cheng for their film LAST. With the love of thousands, she received special care from her elder throughout the whole process. She did not forget to thank him in an interview. "I am so happy, because he can say everything for me." Ekin immediately joked: "Are you saying I am hogging all the words to say?" She hurriedly added, "No! You really know how to encourage the audience to share more with their friends, and I have learned a lot." Natalie's publicly praise left Ekin embarrassed.

[2024.12.29] PETER TAO PING, THE FIRST GENERATION ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT HOST, PASSED AWAY AT AGE 88

When Peter Tao returned to Hong Kong to catch up with friends early this year, he (second right) posed for a photo with Junior Anderson (left), Nancy Sit (second left) and Bowie Wu (right)

Peter Tao was a popular young actor during the Cantonese film era and has worked on TVB series as well

In 1968 Peter Tao (left), Lydia Shum and Bowie Wu host ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT's 1st anniversary special

In 2016 Peter Tao and his wife returned from Australia to host a birthday banquet
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The family of Peter Tao Ping, a popular young actor in the Cantonese film era and the veteran host of ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT gave the bad news to close friends yesterday. Senior media people Robert Chua Wah Peng (Choi Wo Ping) and Wong Man Ling also reposted the news of Tao Ping's death on social media networks. May last year was the 60th anniversary of Tao Ping's marriage to his wife. Tao Ping held a feast for his relatives and friends, and he was still in good spirits at that time. Now the bad news spreads suddenly! Tao Ping died at the age of 88, and his family revealed that a memorial service will be held on the 25th of next month.

Yesterday afternoon, Wong Man Ling posted the news of Tao Ping's death on Facebook, and she reposted a text from Tao Ping's daughter, "Papa (Peter Tao Ping) left us peacefully last week. We were able to stay with him in his last days. A memorial service will be held on January 25th (Saturday) and details will be provided in due course. Thank you - Harriet and David, Lola, Eddie" Wong Man Ling also wrote, "Shocked to hear the bad news, Brother Tao Ping Have a Safe Journey!"

One of the founders of ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT, Choi Wo Ping also posted on social networks, "We lost Peter Taiping! I'm very sorry, but I must inform all EYT (ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT) fans that Peter Tao Ping left us for heaven last week. He has been a friend I've known since 1967 when he joined TVB's 5-night EYT program as our first generation of founding actors!"

Tao Ping was originally named Cheung Yiu Hin, who joined Union Film Enterprise in the 1950s and was one of the popular young actors in Cantonese films. He was humorous and his film and television development have both taken the mischievous comedic style. He often worked with Tam Bing Man and Bowie Wu Fung. He has made movies like CONVIVIAL TRIO (FOON LOK YUN SUN), LUCKY SEVEN (CHUT KUM CHUT JUNG CHUT SIK LONG), A SKETCH OF HUMANITY (YUN LUN), THE COUNTRY BUMPKIN (DAI HEUNG LEI), THE GREAT DEVOTION (HOR LIN TIN HA FU MO SUM), RHAPSODY (CHING CHUN LUEN GOR), etc. His film with Tina Ti Na, LUCKY SEVEN, was the most impressive. After the decline of Cantonese films, he joined TVB and became an early pillar of the long-lived variety show ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT, then served as the emcee of large-scale galas for a long time. He also participated in dramas such as A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME, THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY and YESTERDAY'S GLITTER, and sang many songs with Sylvia Lai (Sum Sum). In the early 1980s, Tao Ping retired, moved to Melbourne, Australia with his family, and opened a Teppanyaki restaurant in Chinatown in 1997. May last year was the 60th anniversary of Tao Ping and his wife's marriage. The two were originally scheduled to return to Hong Kong to hold a banquet to celebrate their diamond anniversary, but due to the pandemic they decided to stay in Australia and held the banquet there with 23 tables and more than 200 guests present. Many artists including Tao Ping's god children Wan Siu Lun and Yung Hung, his partners from ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT Choi Wo Ping and his wife, Wu Fung, Sylvia Lai (Sum Sum), Lily Ng Lai Chu, Tang Ying Man, Lucia Leung Bik Ling, as well as Wong Cho Lam and his wife Leanne Li Yanan, etc. flew there to celebrate.

Tao Ping returned to Hong Kong at the beginning of this year to meet with friends and set up a banquet with a group of friends in the circle. Tao Ping was in good spirit at the time, but once revealed that his health had problems. He said, "Three years ago my spinal nerves were worn out, the fourth and fifth bones were crooked, and I couldn't walk for almost a year. I had to lie in bed." Later his condition improved after receiving massage and acupuncture, but he also had to be careful with his movements.

Tao Ping liked to lend a hand to the younger generations. Tang Ying Man was his apprentice. Tang Ying Man said that he would try his best to attend the memorial service in Australia. Tao Ping also talked a lot about the reason for becoming godfather to Deric Wan Siu Lun and Yvonne Yung Hung, revealing that when he invited Wan Siu Lun to Australia to take the stage, he did not expect the other party to have an arrogant attitude and thought he was a big star. He urged him to let go of his ego. Later when they worked together again, he saw that Wan Siu Lun became easy going and even took the initiative to call him "Old Man"; Yung Hung was a responsible person. She was in a car accident before performing in Australia many years ago, but still insisted on showing up. She would rather take a wheelchair after getting off the plane, and take painkiller injections before going on stage to perform.

Wu Fung was very saddened to learn about Tao Ping's passing, saying that he was of course unhappy over a good friend's passing. "Although Tao Ping moved to Australia, he always stayed in touch. About 3 weeks ago, Tao Ping and I exchanged pleasantries over WhatsApp." He said that Tao Ping was humorous, had a sense of humanity. He knew that Tao Ping was not feeling well and really wanted to return to Hong Kong.

Yvonne Yung Hung became his god sister after doing charity work with him in Malaysia. She was very saddened, revealing that after Tao Ping returned to Melbourne, he has stayed in touch. He has mentioned that he was unwell at the end of last month. "Brother Tao Ping is really a great person, very willing to lend a and to the younger generations. He was an invaluable elder. We have known each other for more than 20 years. Although I didn't see him every day, he would call me once in awhile to check on me. May Brother Ping have a safe journey!"

Currently in Toronto, Nancy Sit Ka Yin also expressed sadness. "I heard earlier that he wasn't feeling too well, but it wasn't a big problem. He passed suddenly, I am very upset and reluctant to part because he watched me grow up. Each time I went to Australia he would host, when he returned to Hong Kong we would dine together. He was kind and gentle, with a sense of humor; really loving with his wife. We have worked together a lot, I really miss him. We all miss him so much."

[2024.12.29] HINS CHEUNG WINS BIG WITH THREE 2024 METRO HIT AWARDS

Gin Lee cannot be more excited after winning her first Metro Hit Female Singer gold prize

Hins Cheung wins his 8th Hit Singer of the Year

Windy Zhan wins the Hit Gen Z Dance Singer silver prize, while Chantel Yiu takes the Hit Leaping Female Singer gold prize

Yumi Chung wins the Hit Gen Z Dance Singer gold prize

VIVA wins the Hit New Band/Group gold prize

Lolly Talk wins the Hit Band/Group gold prize
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Hin Jai with 3 awards is the big winner, saying that he will spend more time with his parents in the future; Gin Lee wins the Hit Female Singer Gold Prize and has her parents' in-person support
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Hins Cheung wins "Hit Singer of the Year", "Hit Creative Singer" gold prize and with the song THE LAST MAD SURGE OF YOUTH the "Hit Song of the Year".

Gin Lee aside from winning Hit Female Singer gold prize wins a Hit Song Award with P PLATER

Terence Lam wins the Hit Male Singer gold prize and Hit Album of the Year, a decent showing

Chau Yan Ting with FORTUNE WITH THREE LIFETIMES wins a Hit Song award

AGA is just as happy to win the Hit Female Singer silver prize

Chantel Yiu, LaiYing Tang, and Vivian Koo receive the Hit Leaping Female Singer Gold, Silver and Bronze prize respectively

Lolly Talk wins the Hit Band/Group gold prize

VIVA wins the Hit New Band/Group gold prize

Jeffrey Ngai is pleased with two awards
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"Metro Hit Awards Ceremony 2024" broke the framework of previous music award ceremonies and used the theme of "Our Pride" in the music world and sports world for the first time, in order to express gratitude to all the athletes from Hong Kong, China who participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as every singer and behind-the- scenes heroes who have contributed to the music scene. Hins Cheung King Hin won the Gold Award for "Hit Creative Singer", the "Hit Singer of the Year" award and the "Hit Song of the Year" award for THE LAST MAD SURGE OF YOUTH at the Metro Hit Awards 2024 yesterday, becoming the big winner with 3 individual awards. Terence Lam Ka Him and Gin Lee Hung Ngai became the gold medal winners of "Hit Male and Female Singers".

The first report card of the music scene this year was distributed yesterday by the "Metro Hit Awards Ceremony 2024", which presented a total of 67 awards. In addition to more than 100 singers attending this year's "Metro Hit Awards Ceremony 2024", 21 outstanding athletes including Sarah Lee Wai Sze, Juanita Mok Uen Ying, Rafeek Kikabhoy (Ho Won Fai), Lynn Zhang Ling, Minnie Soo Wai Yam, Yip Pui Yin, Christy Yiu Kit Ching, etc., as well as the "Chief instructor of the Ng Family Chinese Martial Arts Association" Philip Ng Wan Lung served as the award presenter. Many sports and music scene elites shared the stage on a rare occasion.

Cheung King Hin, Gin Lee, Vincy Chan (Wing Yee), Lam Ka Him, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Jason Chan Pak Yu, Phil Lam Yik Hon, AGA Kong Hoi Ka, the pregnant Grace Wong Kwan Hing and members of MIDLIFE SING AND SHINE and STAR ACADEMY Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei, Yumi Chung Yau Mei, Windy Zhan Tianwen, Aska Cheung Chi Ho, Archie Sin Ching Fung, Felix Lam Chi Lok, Albert Chau Kat Pui, Ramon Lo (Law Kai Ho), etc., nearly 100 singers participated in the "Metro Hit Awards Ceremony 2024" yesterday. However, all the artists and singers of Media Asia, Warner, and ViuTV were absent; but absent singers still won awards. They included the TVB frozen (suspended) Gigi Yim Ming Hei, Jackson Wang, MIRROR member Ian Chan Cheuk Yin. Jackson Wang's song FEELING LUCKY with Korean female singer BIBI was awarded the "Hit Airplay Index Song", and he sent a thank you video. In the end Emperor Entertainment swept up 13 awards, followed by Sony Music with 10, Universal Music and All About Music with 7 awards.

"Big Winner" Cheung King Hin also won the "Hit Singer of the Year" award again. He said that he has not attended the award show in two years and it felt like a a party. He was very happy, and hug DJ "Pear" Barry Yip Man Fai backstage. He recalled that when he first entered the industry 20 years ago, he already participated in his radio's program and felt a sense of affection. He no longer remembered if he only missed the rookie award at this award show. Speaking of the absence of many record companies this time, he thought nothing could be done because many changes have taken place in the music scene over the years. He personally did not like arguments or unpleasantness, because he felt that the industry was already very narrow. Of course each award ceremony platform has its own mechanism, but having encouragement and more exposure opportunities for newcomers were good. The most important thing was harmony as a whole. "Sometimes it's very hard to say who is helping who, many singers can't get into the other award shows' mechanism. I feel great about winning an award here. Lately I have been working with Korean artists and realized that the world is very big. We should enlarge our own hearts more." He added, "My goal is to be able to attend. As long as the media and fans don't give up on me, I will continue to attend the award ceremonies." He stated that this year he decided to retreat and not campaign for votes, feeling that the biggest challenge was not work but family. Referring to some of his family problems he revealed earlier, he said that it was difficult to make family matters public; but as his parents got older and their health began to decline, he began to feel that the burden on his shoulders as an only child was very heavy. He would not regard it as a burden though, and hoped to accompany his parents and travel more with his family next year. They just moved back to Hong Kong and he hoped for peace in the world. When Hin Jai met Jeffrey backstage, the two even excitedly took a photo together.

Cheung King Hin has always picked Chau Yan Ting to win with FORTUNE OF THREE LIFETIMES, praising him for his singing and looks. He thought Chau Yan Ting was a very determined singer with heart. He always said that Heaven would reward diligence, keep working hard and never giving up were the keys to victory. "Earlier for the Commercial Radio Ultimate Awards My Favorite Song, I selfishly want Lam Ka Him's THE LAST DANCE theme song to win. This song is top notch in its vision and taste, bringing pop song to another level. Actually my SEASONS and UNDER THE CHERRY BLOSSOM were not big hits back then either, they required time to become fine wine."

Gin Lee won the Female Gold and Song Awards. Speaking of joining Emperor for two years, she kept winning awards. She admitted that for the past two years she kept charging ahead and felt very fulfilled. She would wait until after the award shows to settle her emotions. She was very happy that her parents were there to witness in person in the first row and hoped that she could be the pride of her parents. She denied that she already knew that she would win in advance, explaining that whenever her parents were in Hong Kong, she would ask them to support her at the award shows every time. She revealed that she now only eats one meal a day in order to get into her award ceremony dress. She joked that she was very hungry, but needed to continue this hunger mode until she would complete another award ceremony on New Year's Day.

Her record company Emperor won a total of 13 awards. When Gin Lee's fellow label mates Tang Siu Hau, Arvin Tsang Ngo Fei, Dark Wong Ming Tak and girl group VIVA took the stage to accept the awards, they did not forget to thank the late executive Shirley. Siu Hau even looked up to the sky many times to hold back her tears.

In addition to winning the men's gold, Lam Ka Him also won the "Hit Album of the Year"; both were major awards. He said that he was very happy and felt worthy of these two awards, because he was excessively diligent last year. He has never released so many years since his career started. Was it because earlier a music scene elder referred to him as wasted youth? Ka Him said that he no long recalled and stressed that they were unrelated. Referring to the fact that the theme song of the movie THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) was not nominated for the Song Award, he described the results as "the standard has been exceeded" (the goal has exceeded expectations). As Dayo Wong Tze Wah said, the box office has exceeded expectations, which is a rare occurrence in a thousand years. "If in the future a movie feels I am suitable, my door would always be open." As for Cheung King Hin picking him as a favorite, he said that if Cheung King Hin had the magic touch being the right choice would be decent.

Ngai Chun Sun received the "Hit Singer of Excellence" and with the song FURNITURE won a Hit Song award. He felt that he could answer to the team and also thanked Cheung King Hin for praising his song BEFORE SUNSET. He really wanted the opportunity to collaborate. As for the upcoming award shows he would go with the flow. Next year he would continue to work hard on every song. He was an independent singer, producing each song was very expensive. With the poor market now, he would think of ways to save a little on music but would not lower the quality.

STAR Academy Little Flowers and After Class members Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei, Yumi Chung Yau Mei and Windy Zhan Tianwen won a total of 7 awards with their fellow students Archie Sin Ching Fung, Felix Lam Chi Lok, Aska Cheung Chi Ho and Hugo Wong Yik Bun at the "Metro Hit Awards", with Lam Chi Lok and Chantel winning the Gold Award in the "Hit Leaping Male and Female Singers" respectively. Sin Ching Fung won the Bronze Award in the "Leaping Male Singers" category. Chantel has spent most of this year studying in New Zealand and has to cross the ocean to juggle her performance career, so she said on stage that winning the award was a miracle.

Chantel revealed that she did not know whether she would stay in Hong Kong or study abroad yet, but she would participate in a stage play in June. She also appealed to fans not to send her the "Little Elephant Fei" that symbolized her fans, and proposed that they could write letters instead of gifts. She also said that her girl group After Class formed by Windy, Yumi and Gigi Yim Ming Hei has not been together for a long time. She hoped to have the opportunity to "form the group" next year.

As for Yumi, Windy and Hugo Wong Yik Bun, they won the gold, silver and bronze awards for the "Hit Generation Z Music Power Dance Singer". Cheung Chi Ho became one of the "Top Ten Singers of Excellence". With both her studies and career Yumi might have dark circles under her eyes, but still put in an effort when she danced and sang.

Emperor girl group VIVA took the lead yesterday as the first group to take the stage to receive the Gold Award for "Hit New Band/Group", while the silver and bronze awards went to MATCH and Emperor's band Locksmiths. VIVA member Carina said that her mind was blank when they won the award. "When I attended the award ceremony I thought I was ready, but actually I wasn't. Thank you to the company for giving us the opportunity. We debuted at the end of May, then we have been on big and small stages, and tried to shoot live broadcasts and dormitory films. I think this year has been so fulfilling, and the award is the icing on the cake." Macy said that she was nervous and overwhelmed when the results were announced. "I feel like I have taken a step forward after winning the prize, and the pressure grew." All 4 girls said in unison that they wanted to take 4 or 5 days off to celebrate.

METRO HIT AWARDS 2024

HIT NEW BAND/GROUP:
• GOLD: VIVA
• SILVER: MATCH
• BRONZE: Locksmiths

HIT FEMALE ROOKIE:
• GOLD: Irene Lam
• SILVER: Winky Wong
• BRONZE: Ashley Lin

HIT MALE ROOKIE:
• GOLD: Arvin Tsang
• SILVER: Ramon Lo
• BRONZE: T.Max

HIT LEAPING FEMLE SINGER :
• GOLD: Chantel Yiu
• SILVER: LaiYing Tang
• BRONZE: Vivian Koo

HIT LEAPING MALE SINGER:
• GOLD: Felix Lam
• SILVER: Lagchun
• BRONZE: Archie Sin

HIT SONG WRITING: Ian Chan [SCULP (Performer: Ian Chan)]
HIT LYRICS: Leung Pak Kin [REST (Performer : Jason Chan Feat. Yellow!)]
HIT SONG ARRANGEMENT: Zarahn [SOUL SINGULARITY (Performer: Lolly Talk)
HIT PRODUCER: JNYBeatz [MY TYPE (Performer : Kerryta Chau)]

HIT GEN Z MUSIC FORCE DANCE SINGER:
• GOLD: Yumi Chung
• SILVER: Windy Zhan
• BRONZE: Hugo Wong

HIT GEN Z MUSIC FORCE CREATIVE SINGER:
• GOLD: Jaime Cheung
• SILVER: MIC Chow
• BRONZE: Dark Wong

HIT AIRPLAY INDEX SONG: FEELING LUCKY (Jackson Wang / BIBI)

HIT SINGERS OF EXCELLENCE:
• Mike Tsang
• Albert Chau
• Aska Cheung
• Jeffrey Ngai
• Lil Ashes
• Cath Wong
• Tang Siu Hau
• Alfred Hui
• Jason Chan
• Gigi Yim

HIT MANDARIN SONG:
• GOLD: TALK TO ME (Mike Tsang)
• SILVER: BOOM! (BOOM!)
• BRONZE: I DON'T CARE (Vivian Koo)

HIT DUET:
• GOLD: ART AND SCIENCE FROM THE FIRST TAKE (Phil Lam/Cath Wong/Mischa Ip)
• SILVER: GIRL TALK (Zaine Sze/JC Chan)
• BRONZE: COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION (Chloe Wong/VAL Chiu/Kilby Chan)

HIT CREATIVE SINGER:
• GOLD: Hins Cheung
• SILVER: Ian Chan
• BRONZE: Simon On

HIT SONGS:
• JUST A LULLABY (Phil Lam)
• FORTUNE OF THREE LIFETIMES (Chau Yan Ting)
• FURNITURE (Jeffrey Ngai)
• FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD (Tang Siu Hau)
• THE SOUND OF THE MOMEN (Alfred Hui)
• CHUNI PARASITE (Jason Chan)
• DRUNK DIAL (AGA)
• RIDE IT OUT (Vincy Chan)
• WONG WORDS (Cath Wong)
• P PLATER (Gin Lee)

HIT BAND/GROUP:
• GOLD: Lolly Talk
• SILVER: Beanies
• BRONZE: Andy Is Typing...

HIT FEMALE SINGER:
• GOLD: Gin Lee
• SILVER: AGA
• BRONZE: Vincy Chan

HIT MALE SINGER:
• GOLD: Terence Lam
• SILVER: Phil Lam
• BRONZE: Chau Yan Ting

HIT ALBUM: ISFP (Terence Lam)
HIT SINGER OF THE YEAR: Hins Cheung
HIT SONG OF THE YEAR: THE LAST MAD SURGE OF YOUTH (Hins Cheung)

[2024.12.28] {SPOILER} THE CONTENT OF THE LAST DANCE'S THREE DELETED SCENES IS RELEASED ONLINE

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Kaki Sham attended THE LAST DANCE's production start ceremony. Playing Dayo Wong's half brother in the film, his scenes would return in the extended version

Putting the three piece suit of Brother Man was Tao Sun making up for his regret of not bidding his father farewell in the film

Originally in the film Mei Yuk and Tao Sun suffer a miscarriage, but the director scrapped this ending so it probably would not appear in the extended version

Former Emperor marketing personnel Chak Ho Yin reveals three parts that were removed from THE LAST DANCE on an online channel

THE LAST DANCE came in second.
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The Dayo Wong Tze Wah and Michael Hui Koon Man starred THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) has been released for more than a month. Its box office trend has continued to be strong, with a cumulative box office of more than HK$ 148 million in Hong Kong and Macau. Ranking second at the Christmas box office, it held the Disney animation THE LION KING: MUFASA with THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) at the top. THE LAST DANCE's director Anselm Chan Mou Yin is preparing for an extended version, hoping that it would make the Lunar New Year release in time. The content of the extended version has attracted much attention, and the host of the online channel Chak Ho Yin has seen the full version before the release, revealing that there are three major deleted scenes that have a chance to reappear.

Regarding the content of the extended version of THE LAST DANCE, a former marketing personnel of Emperor Motion Pictures Chak Ho Yin recently said on his online channel that he has watched the full version before the release due to work, and revealed that three of the deleted plots that would likely appear in the extended version. One of them is the graveyard scene with Kaki Sham, who plays Wong Tze Wah's half brother. In it they went to visit their father's grave together. The current release does not explain the background of the Wong Tze Wah played Tao Sun. It turns out that he hates his father, who abandoned his wife and children to marry a new love; when his father passed away, he did not go to pay his respect. When he became a ceremonial master, and was relieved of the past, this scene of visiting his father's grave with Kaki Sham appeared.

Another deleted scene is related to the Michael Hui Koon Man played Brother Man. Brother Man once joked that he was feeling "randy in his old age" and thought about wearing a three piece suit. Tao Sun fulfilled his last wish after his death and put him in a three piece suit. Some questioned why Brother Man, who has always had a strong traditional value, loved to wear Chinese suits, eat walnut cookies, and drink Da Hong Pao tea, say this dialogue after a stroke? When Tao Sun bid Brother Man farewell on his final journey, why did he drink whiskey with him instead of Da Hong Pao? It turned out to be related to the graveyard scene that was cut out. When Tao Sun visited his father's grave, the camera took a photo of the deceased on the niche, and the man in the photo wore a three-piece suit, and the offering included whiskey; which echoed Tao Sun's farewell to Brother Man. He has already treated Brother Man like his father, making up for the regret of not saying goodbye to his father that day.

The third deleted scene is about the Catherine Chau Ka Yee played Tao Sun's girlfriend Mei Yuk, who had a dispute with Tao Sun because she was pregnant. The scene that was deleted had Mei Yuk alone at home. Tao Sun returned home and found that the whole house was dark. Mei Yuk sat silently in a corner, telling Tao Sun about her unfortunate miscarriage. The two hugged each other and cried, and then went to the scene of the ritual for the baby. Some people pointed out that this scene was deleted because Wong Tze Wah and Hui Koon Man did not want the tone of the movie to be too dark and wanted to be a little brighter. Since director Chan Mou Yin has said that even with the extended version release, the original ending of the story would not be changed; so this scene probably would not be added to the extended version.

[2024.12.28] DONNIE YEN'S THE PROSECUTOR REACHES THE TOP OF THE CHRISTMAS BOX OFFICE

The Donnie Yen directed and starred THE PROSECUTOR was released for Christmas and performed ideally.
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THE PROSECUTOR with HK$ 5 million over Christmas tops the box office
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Hong Kong Box Office Co., Ltd. announced yesterday (27th) the "2024 Christmas Movie Box Office Trend", summarizing the box office revenue of the three-day Christmas schedule movies (Hong Kong and Macau) from December 24th to 26th, the Donnie Yen Chi Tan produced, directed and starred THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) has become the 2024 Christmas box office champion, taking down the Disney animated film THE LION KING: MUFASA, and it was the top among the 5 Hong Kong films that have entered the top ten Christmas box office. Congratulations!

Among the films released this year's Christmas period, five Hong Kong films made it into the top 10. They were THE PROSECUTOR, THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK), LAST SONG FOR YOU (GAU BIT CHUNG FUNG), PAPA, and CESIUM FALLOUT (FUN SING). The top grossing THE PROSECUTOR earned $5,144,760 ($4,842,900 in Hong Kong) during the three-day Christmas period, while THE LAST DANCE earned $4,004,977 ($3,759,728 in Hong Kong). In fourth place was LAST SONG FOR YOU starring Dior Cheng Yee Kin and Ian Chan Cheuk Yin, which received $1,790,838 (Hong Kong box office $1,760,269). It was also in third place among the five Hong Kong films in the top ten box office.

Also, the box office revenue of this year's three-day Christmas period shows that the film consumption market in Hong Kong and Macao has increased slightly compared with last year; with the total box office revenue of Hong Kong and foreign films on this year's Christmas slate being HK$ 21,926,884 (Hong Kong box office HK$ 20,929,333). Compared with HK$ 20,526,223 (Hong Kong box office of HK$ 19,580,250) in the same period last year, there was a slight increase of 6.82% (Hong Kong box office increased slightly by 6.89%). However, in comparison to the Hong Kong box office of $32,848,164 in 2022, it fell by 36%; indicating that the operating environment of Hong Kong cinemas continues to be difficult.

In addition, the film company announced that THE PROSECUTOR opened on December 21st and has become the single-day box office champion for 6 consecutive days.

Friends Julian Cheung Chi Lam and Francis Ng Chun Yu worked together again on the Donnie Yen Chi Tan produced and starred new film THE PROSECUTOR (NG POO). Recently they spoke to HOYTV about the production.

Cheung Chi Lam said that on the set he would be very relieved whenever he would see Chun Yu, because there would definitely be good food. Cheung Chi Lam said that using foul language during filming was difficult, and joked that in this aspect he was not as good as Ng Chun Yu's easy on the ear and non-aggressive delivery.

Chun Yu in a scene challenged Yen Chi Tan to fight "one on one" in the film. He joked that he was speaking for everyone. "Yen Chi Tan has always been the Strongest in the Universe, one fights against ten. The audience really wants to see him being beaten, but this time he plays the prosecutor, how can he not be beaten? When he heard me Say that I wanted to fight, he gave the opportunity to beat him. Of course I don't dare to hit it hard. I haven't practiced martial arts. I am afraid that the shock wave from hitting him would fracture my bones!" Chun Yu also said that he was very happy to be able to play against "Ah Jeh" Liza Wang Ming Chuen. "Actually I would see Ah Jeh once in a while. She would see me and say, wow! How can you be so big! Actually she respectfully avoided using the word old. In addition after sharing the same dressing room as (Michael) Hui Koon Hui, I know that his private life is well behaved! Ha ha! I am just joking. I found that he has a curiosity about everything, as if he has not been to the city in a very long time. He will ask about and test anything." Cheung Chi Lam had more scenes with Ray Lui Leung Wai and Mark Cheng Ho Nam. He said that being able to work with the two elders was very pleasant.

Chun Yu recalled that when he was a child, he was once sentenced by his father without a trial. "I felt very uncomfortable. I usually misbehaved, but that time really was not my fault. So now with my son, that would happen very rarely. Because if I misunderstood him, he will react drastically; If he's really at fault, he'll make excuses and brush it aside."