[2024.11.20] CHARLENE CHOI RECEIVES A CASH BIRTHDAY CAKE AS HER LUNAR NEW YEAR FILM PRODUCTION WRAPS UP

Charlene Choi cannot be more surprised as she pulls one banknote after another from the birthday cake
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Charlene Choi works on the Lunar New Year MY BEST BET's production wrap scene with Louis Cheung, Bowie Wu and others. The team presents a cash birthday cake to celebrate Ah Sa's birthday in advance, and Ah Sa screams that she really likes the cake while pulling out the banknotes
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The Lunar New Year film MY BEST BET (CHEUNG DOH BIT SING) has officially wrapped up production a few days ago. The team specifically prepared a cash cake for Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin (Ah Sa) on the set to celebrate her birthday on November 22nd in advance. Ah Sa even revealed that Louis Cheung Kai Chung sprained his neck from laughing during the shoot, as the set was full of joy.

That night the production wrap scene was shot at a mahjong parlor. Ah Sa, Cheung Kai Chung, Kayan Ng, Bowie Wu Fung (Brother Sau) and other actors gathered on the set to celebrate. The team prepared an unique birthday cake with Lunar New Year elements like poker cards, chips, mahjong and gold coins, and contained a cash surprise that meant "becoming very popular". Ah Sa pulled out red and purple banknotes while unveiling her birthday card, and said with great surprise, "Cash, it's cash. It's my first time getting such a cake! I really like the cake, I love the filling, haha!" Ah Chung even led the team to sing the birthday song, and Ah Sa followed along with "Happy Birthday to me" in a hilarious way. The scene was very lively.

The movie has already been in production for a month in the brink of an eye. When the production wrap day came, Ah Chung found it hard to part from the happy moments at work. Everyday he improvised hilarious scenes with everyone. "We wrapped up filming today. I feel that the whole process has been super fun, and also very happy. I hope to put this happiness into the movie and edit it into a very happy work for everyone to watch." Ah Sa said, "I have never experienced such a happy production process. I really looked forward to work everyday, so that I could play with everyone and create even more very funny scenes and characters together. I think it's been too great, I am a little reluctant to give it up."

Ah Sa even revealed that Ah Chung sprained his neck while laughing during the filming. Ah Chung added, "Chu Pak Hong said that he laughed until he got up the next day and his whole body ached like he was filming a martial arts film. His abdominal muscles really hurt from the filming!" Brother Sau also shared his feelings during the filming. "I'm very happy to be able to work with some juniors this time. I'm very happy. Although the production has wrapped up, I would really miss it. I hope this movie will be a critical and box office hit."

Participating in a Lunar New Year film for the first time, Kayan Ng said with a smile, "This is the first time for me to work with so many elders. I was very nervous and very happy. I felt the magic of comedy that could be performed on the spot, and I haven't laughed so happily in a very long time."

[2024.11.20] FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 17 2024

For the week ending Sunday, November 17 2024

10 WISH COMES TRUE
  Can : BA HUNG FOOK LAI GUNG YUT DIM
  Lit : Pull Happiness A Little Closer
  AKA : Yuen Mong Nau Dan Gei
  Lit : Wish Claw Machine
    d. Ling Chi Man
    Ling Man Lung, Lin Minchen, Coffee Lam Chin Yu,
      Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Ken Law Ho Ming,
      Boris Wong Chun Ming, Amy Tam Ka Chuen,
      Joman Chiang, Lam Yiu Sing, Norman Noel
      Belinda Hamnett (Han Kwan Ting), Gary Tam Wai Kuen,
      Terence Lam (Hon Yeung), Candice Yu On On
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 94 mins.
  Opening September 17 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17
  Opening October 24 2024
  Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/wish-comes-true
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/xvkX1A4EL64

[ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA SEASON 17 ]
      Abandoned by her mother, Xiaofei, a positive and cheerful girl, encounters a "Wish Come True Machine" that can fulfil people's wishes, and forms a bond with a young man named Wai who suffers from a rare disease. While Xiaofei is finding the lost lover of Wai, they discover that the new medicine for treating his illness is ineffective. Though hit hard by fate, they hold on to the only things they can: hope and each other.

[ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ]
    A drama about a girl who helps a friend with a rare disease with a machine that can fulfil wishes

  9 THE WILD ROBOT
    d. Chris Sanders
    DreamWorks Animation
    English Voices: Lupit Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy
    Chinese Voices: Joey Yung Cho Yee

  8 THE SUBSTANCE
    d. Coralie Fargeat
    Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid

  7 ANORA
    d. Sean Baker
    Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn

  6 THE VOLUNTEERS: THE BATTLE OF LIFE AND DEATH
    d. Chen Kaige
    Zhu Yilong, Zhang Zifeng, Xin Baiqing, Wu Jing
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 145 mins.
  Opening October 1 2024

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    It tells the story of the third to fifth battles in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, among wich Battle of Cheorwon will be the highlight. Li Xiang, Fu Chongbi, Cai Changyuan from 63rd Army and others will come on Stage.

  5 VENOM: THE LAST DANCE
    d. Kelly Marcel
    Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans
      Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu, Clark Backo, Alanna Ubach,

  4 RED ONE
    d. Jake Kasdan
    Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, J.K. Simmons

  3 GLADIATOR II
    d. Ridley Scott
    Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington

  2 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?

  1 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 ]
    Hong Kong's historic first radiation disaster blockbuster! 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.

[2024.11.20] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 2024

For the week starting Saturday, November 16 2024 (Week 42)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART (WEEK 43)

  5 YOU ARE SO COOL
  THAIMAY

https://youtu.be/Yyb-IcWtviA

  4 BEAR BEAR
  Can : Siu Sum Hung Chook Moot
  Terence Siufay

https://youtu.be/ZJU-Br_tQSY

  3 GAME OF LIFE
  Anson Kong Yip Sun feat. John Chiang Jr.

https://youtu.be/NCuJwjcnnr4

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

https://youtu.be/SRG29U7Fw_o

  1 IDOL IS DEAD
  Can : Gau Jeung Yi Sei
  Gareth T

https://youtu.be/-24iWWT9hj4

[2024.11.20] CANTONESE FILM STAR JAMES LUI KAY RUMORED TO HAVE PASSED AWAY

Lui Kay made many classic movies as a top young actor in the Cantonese film era

Veteran media person Wang Man Ling visited Lui Kaymany times in Taiwan, but has started to lose contact with him two years ago.
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Top Cantonese film actor James Lui Kay eased out of the screen in late 1980s and moved to the Taiwan. Over the years his life has been in low profile. Veteran media person Wang Man Ling yesterday on her online platform expressed that Lui Kay has lived reclusively in Taipei for over 20 years. She visited him there numerous times. The last time they saw each other was in 2019, but starting in 2022 she has been unable to contact Lui Kay. Wang Man Ling said that in March or April this year she received news from Lui Kay's friends and family in Taiwan and Hong Kong that Lui Kay has passed away. The news has yet to be confirmed.

Wang Man Ling wrote, "(Missing Lui Kay) In April 2024, friends in Hong Kong and Taiwan came across rumors of Lui Kay's death. I have always been found them dubious, tried to spend time to verify it from various sources continuously. However, Brother Kay has settled down for more than thirty years in Taiwan, had a low-key style and rarely communicated with the outside world except close relatives and friends. So far I haven't found any verified answer." Connie Chan Bo Chu's son Dexter Young Tin King said in an interview with the media that his mother has no contact with Lui Kay and has no news; Nancy Sit Ka Yin also said that she has not heard from him for a long time and did not know about the rumors.

Lui Kay was originally namd was Tang Juemin. He was admitted to the Union Film Enterprise Ltd.'s actors training course in 1959. In July of the following year, he joined the Shaw Brothers Cantonese film team with his sister Lee Man and starred in the film THE TRAGEDY OF NINE LIVES (GAU MING KEI YUEN) for the first time. Lui Kay became an instant hit with MY DARLING WIFE (GUNG JI DOR CHING) in 1964. Later, he was pair with Chan Bo Chu numerous times and made them the ideal screen couple. Lui Kay was versatile and has made 99 movies, directed 29 films, wrote 35 works, and served as the producer of two movies. His classic works include TEARS OF LOVERS (CHING YUN DIK NGAN LUI), FORGET NOT TONIGHT (MOK MONG GUM SIU), MOVIE FANS (YING MAI GUNG JU), THE PREGNANT MAIDEN (YUK NUI TIM DING), MAIDEN THIEF (YUK NUI SUN TAU), LOVE WITH A MALAYSIAN GIRL (LEUNG YEH JI LUEN) and THE HEART-STEALER (TAU SUM CHAK).

In 1974, Lui Kay founded the Golden Film (Lui Chi) Company that specialized in directing and producing soft-core erotica, including THE FOXY LADIES(GAU GAK NUI LONG), STARLETS FOR SALE (CHOI JI MING FA SING MA), THE STUD AND THE NYMPH (YUEN FU, YUM WA, FUNG SAT SAU), etc. The movies were criticized for being pornographic and vulgar, and their reputation and box office were getting worse and worse.

With the decline of Cantonese films, Lui Kay directed his last erotic work THE SEDUCTRESS (MING DAI TOH FA) in 1987 and retired from the entertainment industry. He moved to Taiwan with his second wife Ling Tai to open a restaurant, while investing in stocks and buying properties to collect rent. Lui Kay was once rumored to be living in poverty and working as a taxi driver in Taiwan. In 2003, he denied this in a radio interview.

Lui Kay had a son with his first wife, Kwan Wai Shan; but they later divorced. Lui Kay later fell in love with actress Ling Tai, whom he had collaborated with many times; and they had two sons.

[2024.11.20] SUMLING LI DOES NOT ENVY HER TEAMMATE FOR WINNING AWARDS

Sumling Li went to Japan to promote her new film.
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A member of the girl group COLLAR, Sumling Li recently attended a film festival in Fukuoka, Japan, and represented her movie ONCE IN A BLUE MOON (MONG YUET). Leaving the COLLAR members behind for the first time, she said that the solo journey was inevitably a bit lonely but she was still grateful for this opportunity. She said with a smile that she even learned a few Japanese words to greet the Japanese audience with. Sumling will make a solo debut this year. When asked if she has any expectations for the Newcomer Award, she said that she would keep a normal state of mind. "I really enjoy the process of launching the work, but I don't have much expectations for awards." Speaking of her teammate Marf who won multiple female newcomer awards last year, Sumling did not feel any pressure from competing for the award this year. "I am very happy for her and I am not stressed. The award would be the icing on the cake. (Would you ask Mama to attend the award ceremony?) She is older and is better off watching TV comfortably at home."

[2024.11.20] POLLY LAU LEARNS FROM MICHELLE WAI

Polly Lau often fantasizes about being a bad guy and hopes to challenge the role of villain.
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Emperor newcomer Polly Lau Yeuk Po has been actively developing in the film industry in recent years and has participated in performances in YOU ARE THE ONE (NGOR DIK SHUN POON NAM YAU), THE MOON THIEVES (DOH YUET JEH) and CUSTOMS FRONTLINE (HOI GUAN JIN SIN). She is currently in theaters with the box office hit THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK). As a newcomer, Polly was able to work with many seniors including Michael Hui Koon Man and Michelle Wai Sze Nga. Polly admitted that she was flattered and praised Michelle as a nice person who would share her acting experience with her from time to time. Regarding her role in the film THE LAST DANCE, she once doubted whether the director hired her because he was from the same company. "I asked the director privately and he said it didn't matter. He chose me only because the casting." She thanked the director for the opportunity and encouragement. The newcomer also hoped to challenge the role of a villain. She smiled and said that she has often fantasized about being a villain in his mind, and would continue to strive for opportunities to participate in auditions in the future.

[2024.11.19] MICHAEL HUI URGES SCREENWRITESR TO CREATE MORE DARINGLY

Michelle Wai's acting has "Papa" Michael Hui's approval, which she says is better than tens of thousands of words.
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Michael Hui praises boss Albert Yeung for his unique vision, having the guts to invest in a movie about the funeral business.

Michael Hui and Albert Yeung present a birthday cake to Michelle Wai to celebrate her 40th birthday in advance. The birthday girl smiles happily.
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THE LAST DANCE posters and stills exhibition has a paper car offering on display

Michelle Wai says a word of praise from "Papa" Michael Hui is better than tens of thousands of words.

Well knwon English film critic gives THE LAST DANCE a positive review
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THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) held a poster and stills exhibition media experience day yesterday. The exhibition will be on display for free for one month. Actors Michael Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Elly, Polly Lau Yeuk Po and director Anselm Chan Mou Yin attended. The Emperor Group chair Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing even came to support the show and congratulate the film on exceeding HK$ 60 million at the box office in the first 10 days. The 24th of this month would be Wai Sze Nga's 40th birthday. The event presented a cake to her to celebrate with. When she blew out the candles, she laughed and said that this was her last birthday in the thirties and as "Ms. Wai".

Hui Koon Man was happy that the movie had good box office and good mouth of word. He pointed out that on the first day, he said that the film was a comedy. The audience after watching it would cry, then feel that the world has become more beautiful and that they have liberated themselves. He laughed and said, "Maybe only because of the good box office I would say this; I really want to congratulate the boss for his unique vision, because it is really not easy to invest. When I first read the script, I already wanted to cry. The director has his own way, insisting against adding comedic elements in some possibly funny scenes." Michael also pointed out that during the performance, he also forgot about Wai Sze Nga was an actress in a few scenes and treated her as her own daughter. He really wanted to congratulate her, and hoped the film will not only 'break hell' but also break records. "The film environment in Hong Kong is still rather difficult. I hope it will lead to even higher box office records for Hong Kong films in the future."

The boss Yeung Sau Sing was more than pleased with the film's box office exceeding HK$ 60 million and said that he did not dare to believe it. Now he would be laughing even while dreaming. He considered himself a businessman and did not have any great or noble idea. He only wanted to make money. The film now is already making money. "It's really like a dream to be able to find (Dayo Wong) Tze Wah and Michael to partner up. My friends said to me: Brother Sau, do you have a lot of money to make the coffin shop movie? Hiring two comedians to make such a serious film, do you think you have money to burn? Anyone who isn't making a comedy movie (with them) is crazy! When I got yelled at I panicked a little, but since I already promised to make it I would have to tough it out." Would an extended version be released? Dr. Yeung said that it would be the director's decision, and joked that the director has become his boss. "When artists first start I am their boss, after they become famous they are my boss. When I see (Nicholas Tse) Ting Fung and Joey (Yung Cho Yee) my legs would shake. So whether I would make a comedy for Tze Wah and Hui Koon Man, it would be the director's decision. (Tze Wah suggested making 'Villain Hitting'?) We have to shoot under the Bowrington Bridge, otherwise there would be a riot! However I am confident that THE LAST DANCE would break Hong Kong box office records." Director Chan said that he would wait until THE LAST DANCE's performance to get a little better before making the decisions. The extended version would only run ten or so minutes more, as he would return the deleted actors' scenes as soon as possible. Was he confident about become the third HK$ 100 million box office director? He said that he would try his best and leave it up to the ancestors. Speaking of a raise for the director, Dr. Yeung joked that a raise would put him in bankruptcy. The producer suggested a gradual increase.

Hui Koon Man stated that he has been very excited lately, because for decades he kept racking his brain to make Hong Kong people laugh, get out of the doldrums and let go a little. The director was very strong. "I recently went out, and someone said that they have laughed with me for decades, and now they are crying with me. I have never tried it before. This movie is really magical; all of the audience in Hong Kong after shedding tears were relieved. Let go of the situation in Hong Kong a little, start over after breaking through hell. Hong Kong people will definitely be fine. Although they don't know the way forward yet, Hong Kong people are very smart and knowledgeable. I hope to continue to make more good movies, let’s have more fun together and encourage each other."

He was still filled with emotions after seeing good results? Michael frankly said that the Hong Kong film market was in bad shape; in fact, Hong Kong as a whole was also in bad shape. Some people complained that the government have not been much help, but actually all walks of life must do a good job in their own industry. "So I come back to work as an actor, support good scripts and characters, and hope to continue the momentum of Hong Kong films. The audience now is very talented and has increased in level. Movie productions around this caliber isn't too much for them; they want to see good movies and new elements. To make good movies for everyone, young directors and screenwriters are very important. We must encourage screenwriters to create even more daringly, like this time they led the audience to laugh together and cry together. They don't necessarily have to force out some jokes. THE LAST DANCE has inspired me, I don't have to deliberately 'tickle people to make them laugh'. The future comedy would also go this route." In order to thank the audience, Michael would attend two audience appreciation shows. He would invite alumni from his alma mater to support the show. He joked that he would not be nervous in front of alumni, like when he participated in an university lecture a few days ago and met professors and vice-presidents. They were all his students, but they looked older than him. Referring to Tze Wah's suggestion that his appearance has not changed in thirty years and should be studied, Michael said, "As long as you tell more jokes and listen to more jokes, you will naturally get sick less and age a little slower. So joy and happiness are the most important."

Wai Sze Nga received praise for her acting skills from her on screen father Hui Koon Man. She smiled sweetly and said with excitement, "One word of praise from Papa is better tens of thousands of words." Michael smiled and wondered why she said it was her last year to cut the cake with the last name Wai? Wai Sze Nga laughed and said, "I'm getting married next year, I sent the invitation to you Papa, and you even agreed to come." She also said that she has been too busy with work recently. She probably would not have time to celebrate with her parents on her birthday, which is really a fly in the ointment.

In addition, the Hong Kong Box Office Co. Ltd. yesterday announced that LAST's Saturday single day Hong Kong and Macao box office reached HK$ 9,179,401 (HK$ 8,613,824 in Hong Kong), setting a new Hong Kong Chinese language film single day box office record as it broke the COLD WAR 2 (HONG JIN 2) set single day box office record of HK$ 7,557,526in 2016. Reportedly THE LAST DANCE also performed well with its UK opening. Its release in Malaysia also passed 3 million MYR and firmly sat atop the box office there.

[2024.11.19] KEN LAW WORKS HARD TO CREATE, PAVING THE WAY TO BECOME A SCREENWRITER

Ken Law has many scenes opposite Ling Man Lung in the movie, and he was grateful to him for his guidance on acting.
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Ken Law Ho Ming received his big breakthrough in the new film WISH COMES TRUE (BA HUNG FOOK LAI KUN YUT DIM) and performed a large number of dramatic scenes for the first time. He was very grateful to his co-stars Ling Man Lung and Candice Yu On On for taking the time to rehearse with him before filming. When he first entered the industry, he wanted to try many things besides action movies or drama series; but he never had the chance. Ninety-nine percent of all his work was related to action. This was a rare opportunity, but the large number of dramatic scenes made him feel very stressed. Looking back at his own performance now, he could only give himself 7.5 points as he needed to strengthen his adaptability when acting with co-stars in dramatic scenes.

Leaving TVB in 2021 has made Law Ho Ming even more comprehensive in his acting work, and more people have approached him to act in dramatic films and some large-scale productions. Earlier in the movie INEXTERNAL (LUI YING OI HUP), Law Ho Ming not only had the opportunity to use his familiar Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but also worked hard to learn Burmese boxing and teach Angus Yeung Tin Yue. Since Law Ho Ming has many movie ideas popping up in his mind from time to time, he works very hard to create and hopes to develop into a screenwriter.

[2024.11.19] DONNIE YEN HOLDS MULTIPLE JOBS IN ACTION AND DRAMA

Donnie Yen stars in his first legal subject film
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Donnie Yen plays the prosecutor for the first time
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Donnie Yen plays a prosecutor with both brains and brawns

Liza Wang makes a surprise guest appearance on the big screen

MC Cheung has action scene after action scene in the film
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The Raymond Wong Pak Ming and Donnie Yen Chi Tan co-produced, Yen Chi Tan directed, Yen Chi Tan, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Michael Hui Koon Man, Francis Ng Chun Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu starred THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) with special performances by Ray Lui Leung Wai, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sisley Choi Si Bui, Mandy Wong Chi Man, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, and a guest performance by Liza Wang Ming Chuen, will be released on Christmas this year, and the official trailer was officially released yesterday. Among them the exciting scene of Yen Chi Tan alone against 100 that Kent Cheng Juk Si referred to was also unveiled. Yen Chi Tan played Fok Tsz Ho, a role that was both dramatic and action. It is also the first time he has appeared in a legal subject. He played a prosecutor who strived to pursue justice and the truth.

The movie told the story of a miscarriage of justice that was carefully crafted by multiple forces but caught the attention of the policeman turned prosecutor Fok Tsz Ho, who decided to investigate to the end and find out the final truth! From the trailer, you can see gun fights and explosion scenes one after another; as well as a series of wonderful action scenes. Among them, the first-person point of view fighting scenes seemed to directly bring the audience into the film, experience the exciting action world inside, and greatly increasing the sense of immersion.

The other starring actors in the film have been kept secret until now, arousing the curiosity of the audience. This time in the trailer the cast of senior actors and young actors were finally announced one by one: including Cheung Chi Lam, Hui Koon Man, Ng Chun Yu, etc., as well as Ah Jeh Wang Ming Chuen. Substance actors Kent Cheng Juk Si, Lau Kong, Yu Kang, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Locker Lam Ka Hei,Shirley Chan Yan Yin, Mason Fung Ho Yeung, Tommy Chu Pak Hong and others starred. The young actors are also surprising. Recently radiating in the film industry, MC changed from his singer image; he flew into the air and pounced on the suspect without any regard for his own life.

[2024.11.18] KAYAN NG TAKES JOBS PRIVATELY AND IS SUSPECTED OF LEAVING THE NEST

Kayan Ng was recently photographed filming on the street.
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Singer Kayan Ng (Kayan9896) started out the actor Neo Yau Hawk Sau operated online video channel. After breaking up with her ex-boyfriend Locker Lam Ka Hei, she fell in love the eldest son of "Ball Queen" Fanny Sieh (Sit Chi Lun), Justin Ma Kwai Fung. This year, she celebrated Mother's Day with her future mother-in-law, ready to marry into a wealthy family and become a "multibillionaire's daughter-in-law".

However, a few months ago Kayan allegedly accepted a job privately and held a solo concert at the rooftop swimming pool of a hotel owned by her boyfriend. Her boss Yau Hawk Sau immediately posted a message to criticize someone for disregarding morality without naming any name. Afterwards, he, Locker and his friend Tyson Yoshi among others unfollowed Kayan's social media. Recently some online discovered that Kayan was suspected of officially leaving the channel. They discovered that she has changed her contact information for accepting jobs. Someone asked, "Was the biggest mistake making her famous? It makes her think that she is really popular and give them the boot." However, Kayan cannot be bothered with the gossip and is currently busy working on a Lunar New Year film.

[2024.11.17] SELENA LEE WORKS 3 JOBS ON HER NEW FILM

Selena Li attends the preview screening of TAPE as the movie's producer, screenwriter and star
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Selena Lee Sze Wah, Adam Pak Tin Nam and director Bizhan Tong Buk Shan attended the preview screening of the movie TAPE (LOK YING DAI) yesterday. In addition to being the actress, Lee Sze Wah also held two jobs of film producer and screenwriter. She laughed and said that because the film budget was not large, she only received the actor's fee and treated the rest as experience earned.

Lee Sze Wah revealed that the movie was adapted from the 2001 American film, which tells the story of a group of high school classmates who reunited 15 years after graduation to force themselves to face the "bad things" they have done before. She remembered that she had just undergone thyroid surgery when filming this movie. She joked that she almost did not recognize herself on the big screen. She said, "The movie is not a big production, but it also is quite a test for acting skills. It went to many film festivals before, and I am very happy to have won several awards." Li Sze Wah also said that she did not feel any pressure on the movie box office, and she was even more happy to see that many of the priority screenings were full. For her, she was as happy as winning the Mark Six Lottery. When asked if her good sisters would come to support her, Lee Sze Wah said, "It's a bit difficult to invite them all together. Ting Yan (Nancy Wu) is currently 'Lord Seven' and busy promoting, Hung Yi (Myolie Wu) is filming a drama in the mainland, Pal Soh (Paisley Hu Pui Wai) and Pal Gor (Sinn Lap Man) are in Paris. I was very happy when they came to Shanghai to watch me perform in a play. If I want them to come every time, I'm afraid I will fill up their schedule." Li Sze Wah said that her fiancé has thought about booking a theater to watch the movie, but she stopped him. In the end, he bought 30 or 40 theater tickets and invited relatives and friends to watch the show.

[2024.11.17] GOLDEN ROOSTER FILM FESTIVAL INVITE ANDY LAU AND SANDRA NG TO BE ITS PROMOTERS

The film festival invite Sandra Ng and Andy Lau to be its Chinese language film promoters

Sandra Ng becomes the focus as the prmoter and the award recipient
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Hong Kong filmmakers Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Philip Ng Won Lung, Tai Bo, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To), Kuku So Tsz Yan as well as directors Anselm Chan Mou Yin, Albert Leung Koon Hiu, Ho Miu Ki, Chow Yam Wing, Derek Kwok Chi Kin, Mandrew Kwan Man Hin and others attended the Golden Rooster Chinese Language Film Gala event the night before. The 9 Hong Kong movies include THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK), LOVE LIES (NGOR TAM DIK NA CHEUNG LUEN OI), STUNTMAN (MO TAI DOH), THE REMNANT (NGOK YUN DONG DOH), FOR ALICE (CUP OI LAI SZE), ONCE IN A BLUE MOON (MONG YUET), 24 FLAVORS (YI SUP SEI MEI), PEONY PAVILION (YAU YUEN GAING MUNG), and (GOR NIN) were also screened at the film festival. THE LAST DANCE, LOVE LIES, STUNTMAN, and THE REMNANT were awarded the "Most Anticipated Chinese Language Films of the Year" (Hong Kong and Macau) honors. Lau Tak Wah presented the awards.

The Ng Kwan Yu and MC Cheung Tin Fu starred internet love scam movie LOVE LIES recently has been released in the mainland. Ng Kwan Yu has visited Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan and other places to promote. Two days ago Ng Kwan Yu appeared on the red carpet of this year's "Golden Rooster Chinese Film Festival" with director Ho Miu Ki and producer Chan Hing Kar the night before. The movie even became a recommended film.

The three demonstrated the sea salt beer mixing trick to promote the movie's subject of romance scam, which was very thoughtful. During the tour dinner, Kwan Yu and Lau Tak Wa were also invited to serve as promoters of Golden Rooster's Chinese-language films. Kwan Yuu expressed her expectation that more Chinese-language films would succeed overseas in the future.

Tickets for THE LAST DANCE were sold out as soon as they were available at the film festival. Director Anselm Chan Mou Yin and actor Michelle Wai Sze Nga attended the post-screening event. Wai Sze Nga said that the subject of the film was global. "I am very confident that this subject is the common language of everyone, about family conflicts and the trauma caused by it. Even if the movie travels around the world it would be able to resonate. Because the subject of life and death is something that everyone has to experience, so I am very confident that everyone can receive the message the movie brings out!"

Another current release in Hong Kong, STUNTMAN was represented by co-director Albert Leung Koon Hiu and actor Philip Ng Won Lung. Ng Won Lung participated in the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival for the first time. Being able to bring a film about the bitter experience of a Hong Kong action actor to the mainland Film Festival, he expressed that he was looking forward to sharing this movie with the audience. "There are very few movies that tell stories about martial arts stunt people, and I also started a martial arts stuntman. I am very happy to share this story with mainland audiences and let them feel the pain and the price paid in this industry!"

[2024.11.17] LOUIS KOO IS THE CERTAIN WINNER IN THE 7 LUNAR NEW YEAR FILM SCRAMBLE

Ah Sa is obviously tired, but she still managed to squeeze out a smile and say hello.

Ah Sa and Louis Cheung worked day and night, hoping that the movie would be released in time for the Lunar New Year.

Louis Koo and his artists have a total of 5 movies released during the Lunar New Year, implementing diversified investment!

DaDa Chan while filming in Malaysia took a selfie to check in.
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The Lunar New Year has always been a territory to be fought over, but next year almost had no Hong Kong films to participate in the festival until Louis Koo Tin Lok started to attract the attention. Other "comrades" were soon recruited, and Malaysian Lunar New Year films starring Hong Kong stars were added. In the end, 7 films in total would be released for the New Year of the Snake. On the surface Goo Jai looked to be fighting 1 vs. 6, but in fact his artists are performing in 5 of the movies. As the "family" spread out to make a living, he was the big winner! The Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) starred Lunar New Year film was in a hurry to make the release. She has been working on it all night for several days. She was filming at Causeway Bay the night before last. Fortunately she was still in good condition and did not lose her energy due to staying up all night!

Ah Sa, Cheung Kai Chung and Kayan Ng started working on the movie MY BEST BET (CHEUNG DOH BIT YANG) last night. Since the filming only started last month, producer Ng Kin Hung said earlier that he did not know whether it would be able to make the Chinese New Year release in time. However he would work towards this goal. The crew has been working hard in recent months. The night before last, Ah Sa, Cheung Kai Chung and Bowie Wu Fung were at Causeway Bay to film a scene where Ah Sa looked for Grandpa. Would they have to work all night? Ah Sa confessed that she had been working all night for several nights. "we finish work at 9 o'clock this morning, and for a few days we have been shooting all night. However for a film production that is unavoidable. (You still look so energetic!) I'm so sleepy! My eyes might fall out soon."

Even though she was so tired, Ah Sa was still in good condition. While shooting "fast, pretty and straight", she also looked quite alert. Even the strong guy upstairs could not help but stick his head out to look around. She, Cheung Kai Chung and the crew took great care of Wu Fung throughout the whole process, chatting with him from time to time and arranging a "throne" for him to sit down and rest at any time. They were very thoughtful! Ah Sa expressed that this production was very pleasant. The actors often twisted their roles to "add more spice", which made her laugh until her diaphragm hurt. "It was still hurting when I got home, so even though time was all messed up, the filming was still a lot fun."

Last month, Koo Tn Lok, together with Chrissie Chau Chau Na, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and others started filming the Lunar New Year film HIT N FUN (LUM SI KUET DAU). Soon after, BEST and Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming's MA JEUK NUI WONG JUI NAM JAI (MAHJONG QUEEN CHASES BOYS) followed and started filming one after another. There would be three Hong Kong films to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Snake. With Malaysia's MOM'S BIG NEWS (OMG! AH MA YAU HEI), I WANT TO BE RICH (JO GOR YAU CHIN YUN), MONEY GAME$ (BOON GUNG BAK LEUNG) and HA HA HA HAPPY NEW YEAR!! (HA HA HA SUN NIN HEI HEI) that just started shooting a few days ago, there are a total of 7 movies in the two places to be released during the Lunar New Year. Koo Tin Lok seemed to be fighting "1 against 6"; but in reality other than MOM and MONEY, his actors have performed in the rest. The "family" spread out to make a living, which is seriously savory!

Among them, Chan Jing and Cheung Kai Chung are the most "prolific" as they have parts in both Hong Kong and Malaysian New Year films. Chan Jing just finished MA in Hong Kong and flew to Malaysia to start work on HA. Producer and actor Philip Keung Ho Man also stated that starting the Lunar New Year film production only now was "in a hurry, in a hurry, in a hurry", but luckily everything went smoothly. Chan Jing just posted a selfie the night before, and she was seen in the photos with curly hair and full of energy.

In addition, the Bobby Auyeung Chun Wah and Edmond So Chi Wai starred film MONEY GAME$ released a teaser trailer and poster yesterday. On the surface Auyeung Chun Wah's character is a rich man, but in reality he is a con man who can be either good or evil -- the role with a lot of potential.

[2024.11.17] MIZUKI LIN COMES TO HONG KONG TO "CHASE BOYS" AND CHALLENGE LIN MINCHEN

Mizuki Lin has always been generous with her figure and captured many male fans.

Lin Minchen's Cutie image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has a large number of fans.
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Taiwan's "Cheerleading Goddess" Mizuki Lin Xiang came to Hong Kong a few days ago and took photos in many places. It turned out that this trip was not for leisure, but to start production for the Wong Jing and Patrick Yip (Yip Lim Sum) co-directed movie MA JEUK NUI WONG JUI NAM JAI (MAHJONG QUEEN CHASES BOYS). She played an idol singer. Although It was only a guest appearance, she finally had a small taste of the Hong Kong film industry. She said that this performance was of great significance and she cherished it very much!

With her impressive 32E "missiles", Lin Xiang has been popular on social media. Now she has entered the Hong Kong film industry and has a similar route as the Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen, who has the same cup size and also selling cuteness and sexiness. However Lin Minchen has "planted the flag" first, coupled with rumors with MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On, her popularity is much higher. Many online compare the two goddesses and wonder whether Lin Xiang will be as successful as Lin Minchen in the future.

[2024.11.17] MICHELLE WAI SUPPORTS THE LAST DANCE EXTENDED VERSION RELEASE

Michelle Wai has been so busy with work

Tommy Chu, Michelle Wai, Rachel Leung and director Anselm Chan cannot be happier about THE LAST DANCE's rising box office

Tommy Chu, Michelle Wai and Rachel Leung give away ice cream in Mongkok to promote THE LAST DANCE

Many line up for ice cream
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The movie THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) has set a new box office record in Hong Kong. As of the eighth day in release yesterday, its box office number has exceeded HK$ 45 million. Its actors Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rachel Leung Yung Ting and Director Anselm Chan Mou Yin went to Mong Kok to distribute ice cream and went to a theater to continue thanking the audience. They attracted a large number of people to watch.

Regarding the film's rising box office, the three actors happily said that they were also guessing the cumulative box office. Whoever would be the furthest from the box office number would have to treat everyone to a meal. Among them, Chu Pak Hong's estimated box office was the highest, and Leung Yung Ting's was the lowest. Were their guesses record-breaking figures? Chu Pak Hong laughed and said he could not reveal it, but he was confident that the film would break another record. What "benefits" would be given out when the record would be broken? Wai Sze Nga joked, "I know what everyone wants, but it wouldn't be appropriate for this movie. I will give away meals to the community as a reward for everyone!" Leung Yung Ting also said with a smile, "I would save the benefit for when the director make READY O/R KNOT 3 (BUT YUT SING FUN 3) next."

Wai Sze Nga's birthday is coming soon, and the box office success of her movie would definitely be her biggest and best birthday gift; and indeed has added a lot of confidence in her winning an award. "Actually I am happy with any award. I am just as happy with getting a claw machine prize for as a reward, because I feel like I am being seen and people feel I am an actor." Has she waited a very long time for this? She admitted that and said that she understood even more that an actor waits for a good opportunity, good character and good team. "Its also the efforts of the entire team. In addition to thanking the audience, actors and behind-the-scenes staff, I would also like to thank some of the cadaver actors. They are all so professional and deserve encouragement."

Speaking of the director's intention to release an extended version of THE LAST DANCE, the three actors all pointed out that they had indeed shot a lot of very entertaining clips that edited out. For example, Kaki Sham's role as Wong Tze Wah's younger brother was also deleted. They believed that the director wanted to release an extended version, because he wanted to reveal a new information to enrich the story and surprise the audience. Wai Sze Nga said that she has watched the film more than 20 times in total. She has different feelings every time, and the scenes that make her cry are different every time. Chu Pak Hong has seen it 3 or 4 time, and would cry each time. When he thought about it at home he would get teary eyed, because the dialogues are too touching.

As the film's lead actress, Wai Sze Nga has participated in many film festivals, like the Tokyo International Film Festival earlier. The night before yesterday, she went to Xiamen to attend the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards event. She went to thank the audience as soon as she got off the plane yesterday. After that, she would represent the movie and attend a film festival in Melbourne, Australia. Recently she has been traveling non-stop for work. Would her fiance Kenly go with her? she said no, because he has to work. She frankly said that she has less time to spend with her fiancé and felt sorry. Sometimes even when they talk on the phone, she could not even say a few words because she was so tired. Fortunately her fiance understood and forgave her. "Now I am the most worried about any mishap with the wedding, it's impossible to postpone it because we have already booked a hotel and a church."

[2024.11.16] {SPOILER} THE LAST DANCE BOX OFFICE EXCEEDED HK$ 35 MILLION

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As THE LAST DANCE's box office climbs, Michelle Wai, Elaine Jin, director and writer Anselm Chan and Tommy Chu can "raise a glass"

When Dayo Wong and Paul Chun work on the film in Wo Hop Shek, they professionally reenact the entire bone collection process

Terence Lam's movie theme song music video has a scene in which Dayo Wong stares at the sea, which has not appeared in the film

Rosa Velasco's Ms. Yen looks for a rare wood coffin for her late son, which is based on a real case

Child actor Cayson Yeung and special effect make up Wilfred

"Rotting flesh" is added to Cayson Yeung's back

Katrina Chan models for the character "Hei Man"'s mold. The completed product is very life like

The Dayo Wong Tze Wah and Michael Hui Koon Man starred film THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) as of yesterday exceeded the HK$ 35 million mark at the box office. THE LAST DANCE has become a hot topic recently, and the advanced sales on the theater sites also have their shares of "Red Sea" full houses. Director and screenwriter Anselm Chan Mou Yin thanked the audience for the past few days, and the audience asked about the missing scenes and characters. He admitted that scenes and characters have been deleted, and he also hoped that an extended version would bring back the deleted scenes. When audience appreciation events he also revealed the behind-the-scenes stories. In the film, Miss Yen (Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sa) who was reluctant to leave her son for burial had a real life prototype and was adapted from a real case.

The Terence Lam Ka Him performed THE LAST DANCE theme song music video contained a scene of Wong Tze Wah alone looking at the sea, but it did not appear in the movie. Also discovered was that at THE LAST DANCE production start worship ceremony Kaki Sham was also present. He once revealed that he played Wong Tze Wah's younger brother, but he was not seen in the film. Kaki Sham and Vincent Kok Tak Chiu's names were seen in the special thanks credits in the film, and it was said that the latter played Tze Wah's friend. When Chan Mou Yin thanked the audience, a viewer asked about that. He admitted that he deleted part of the plot due to the length of the film. The family story of the Wong Tze Wah played To Sun was removed. Chan Mou Yin revealed that he was working hard to "resurrect" the deleted scenes. He also hoped to have an extended version, so he asked the audience to pray together.

Also online was director Chan Mou Yin's revelation at an audience appreciation event. He mentioned the case in the film, in which the Wai Law Sa played Miss Yen was looking for a rare wood coffin and wanted to preserve her son's body. The director revealed that the real story was that a daughter was looking for a rare wood coffin to store her father's body around Hung Hom. At the time she was even taken for a lot of money. Later she met THE LAST DANCE's funeral consultant William, who finally took care of her father's body for her. Now it is still stored in the coffin home. William also shared this story on social media, mentioning that in reality it took 5 people 3 hours to embalm the body that day.

Yesterday the film company released more THE LAST DANCE behind the scenes footage. Wong Tze Wah personally applied makeup on the late Sister Lin (Kam Yin Ling). For a realistic performance, he went over every step with a professional makeup artist before getting into position. During the filming, he carefully completed the processes like disinfection, makeup application and hair combing. Tze Wah studied a lot of etiquette information with the team, and was familiar with the process like putting on makeup, remains exhumation, arranging funerals, etc. He joked that he could change careers, "I am very lucky to have participated in a film that is very realistic and requires a lot of research. If I can't make any money one day, I think I will be better than the average person and apply for this position of etiquette master." He and Paul Chun Pui filmed the "bone-collecting" scene in Wo Hop Shek. The two professionally recreated the entire process, from exhuming the tomb to opening the pagoda, disinfecting the corpse's skull and other procedures. Tze Wah communicated with relevant professionals at the scene, marveled at the professionalism and rigors of the funeral industry, and gained knowledge for himself.

In the scene where Kam Yin Ling played a corpse, she had to lie down in the coffin herself, hold her breath and not move at all. This scene was a production wrap scene for Kam Yin Ling, who was moved to sentimental tears. "I am a very sentimental person. To be able to participate in this work, we contribute a little. I think it is very worthwhile to work with the next generation to help them." She praised Wai Sze Nga for her outstanding performance and witnessed her progress and growth after working with her on READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2).

The realism of the corpse handling in LAST was praised. Responsible for the special effects makeup of the corpse, Wilfred Wan shared the production process on social media, including Sister Lin's swollen feet, and the child actor Cayson Yeung Tsz Hong who played the corpse of Miss Yen's son had to add rotting flesh to his body. Wilfred regarded the story between Rachel Leung Yung Ting and "Hei Man" in the film as a big challenge, because the director asked Tze Wah to interact with Hei Man when he applied her makeup. He had to use 3D printing technology to create multiple mechanism designs on Hei Man's prosthetic head to achieve the effect. The real life model of the "Hei Man"'s skin mold was Katrina Chan Pui Yan, and the finished product is lifelike. Some online recognized Chan Pui Yan from her participation in ViuTV's "GOOD NIGHT SHOW - CM QUEEN"; and when she was a guest on "TALKER: WHAT LOVE YOU SAY", she revealed that her first boyfriend was a superstar. Although she did not name names, some speculated that it was Jackson Wang Ka Yee.