Chang Chen said he was surprised to be invited to take over as chair of the Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee. courtesy of mingpao.com
The Golden Horse Executive Committee announced yesterday that
actor Chang Chen would take over as the chair of the Golden Horse
Executive Committee. The current chair Mark Lee Ping-bing retired
successfully, saying that he took over the chairmanship from director
Ang Lee 4 years ago, adhering to the spirit of maintaining the freedom,
fairness and openness of the Golden Horse, becoming a model in the film
industry, allowing young filmmakers to go to the world. He revealed
that during his tenure, he thought and observed which filmmaker to take
over, hoping that the Golden Horse would maintain innovation and
vitality, and the chairman also needed to be younger. After a long
consideration, his choice was Chang Chen. Ang Lee also supported this
idea. "The Golden Horse load isn't light. I am very happy that Chang
Chen is willing to accept the invitation and take on the important
duty."
Chang Chen said that he watched a Sylvia Chang Ai-chia produce
stage play this summer, which was the result of her years of promoting
the "Gosh Foundation". "I admire Sister Chang (Chang Ai-chia) very much
for her promotion and investment in performance and film and television,
and her uninterrupted enthusiasm and persistence for decades. When
Brother Bing (Lee Ping-bing) invited me to take over the Golden
Horse Chair role, I was very surprised. I never thought I would take
on this role, and I wasn't sure what the chairman's responsibilities
were. Under the explanation of Brother Bing and CEO Wen Tian-Hsiang,
I began to think about whether I would be able to do more for movies
besides acting? The professional Golden Horse team would allow me to
take on this new challenge without any worries. At this moment, the
classic line from "Forrest Gump" comes to my mind: 'Life is like a box
of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.' I shouldn't
refuse, maybe I should continue to run like Forrest Gump and hope that
the next Golden Horse will still be very Golden Horse."
10 NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T
d. Ruben Fleischer
Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher,
Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt,
Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman
9 ROAD TO VENDETTA
Can : Sat Sau #4
Lit : Assassin Number 4
d. La-Ying Njo Kui Ying (Leung Kui Ying)
Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Sara Minami, Chu Pak Him, Naoto Takenaka,
Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Takumi Saitoh, Daniel Hong
Rating : IIB
Length : 108 mins.
Opening September 22 2025 at the Fantastic Fest 2025
Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Opening December 4 2025
Site : https://fantasticfest2025.eventive.org/films/689e035804f969cfc144e61d
Trailer : https://youtu.be/2OfQzbBbNrw
[ 2025 FANTASTIC FEST ]
Within the opening moments of NJO Kui Ying’s visually arresting debut
feature, a visceral fistfight breaks out on the top floor of a Hong
Kong city tram. Bodies hang precariously from the windows in a tangle
of flesh and blood that soon leaves one man dead, while the other
coolly walks away, shrugging off just another day in the life of a
trained assassin. Known only as No. 4, this bleach-blond, stone-faced
killer soon finds himself in Japan, where a seemingly straightforward
assignment quickly spirals into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse
with the Yakuza's deadliest foot soldiers.
No. 4's client, a young woman with a personal vendetta against the
city’s most notorious crime syndicate, ropes him into becoming her
unwitting accomplice in a game of revenge that leaves them both out of
their depth with a bounty on their heads. As their relationship
evolves from professional to personal, they are left with no choice
but to fight side by side if they are to survive the next 72 desperate
hours.
Wearing his influences proudly on his sleeve, first-time director NJO
steers a classic gun-toting tale of heroic bloodshed into a head-on
collision with a sleek, katana-wielding crime story of honour,
betrayal, camaraderie, and vengeance. Drenched in neon and buffed to a
shimmering polish, ROAD TO VENDETTA owes an inescapable debt to the
works of John Woo, Johnnie To, Kinji Fukasaku, and Takashi Miike, even
as it doffs its cap to the Hollywood homages—from KILL BILL to JOHN
WICK—that have forged this path ahead of it. The result is a composed
and enthralling calling card from an emerging new talent, paired with
an agile, unflinching leading man, who together make an unstoppable
pair. (JAMES MARSH)
[ CINEMA CITY ]
In Asia, a mysterious assassin organization operates under the guise
of a noodle shop hidden in a bustling city, serving as a haven for
killers. Assassin No. 4, orphaned at a young age and raised in the
noodle shop, is sent to Japan to eliminate a yakuza boss. However, he
is unexpectedly ambushed by his client, a Japanese girl seeking
revenge. To exact her vengeance, she spares no expense in hiring the
assassin and attempts to enlist No. 4 in her grand revenge plan, only
for their actions to inadvertently provoke a relentless pursuit by the
yakuza, putting both their lives in danger...
8 ETERNITY
d. David Freyne
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Taylor, Callum Turner
7 ANOTHER WORLD
Can : Sai Oi
d. Tommy Ng Kai Chung
Hong Kong Animation
Cantonese Voices: Kay Tse On Kay, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
Tommy Chu Pak Hong
Rating : IIA
Length : 112 mins.
Opening October 22 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Opening October 29 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/9Reb_TuaUCM
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Tasked to help transient souls through Another World to their
reincarnation, the spirit GUDO meets a young girl called YURI, and
embarks on a dangerous journey to help her overcome her anger and
prevent her curse from destroying the world.
6 KOKUHO
d. Lee Sang-Il
Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata,
Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa,
Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka,
Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada,
Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro,
Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki,
Rating : IIA
Length : 174 mins.
Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
Opening November 13 2025
Teaser : https://youtu.be/1V6IPJEF7xg
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese
theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic
melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an
adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning
stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes
Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza
father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki
actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a
son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty
years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and
their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on-
stage alter-egos.
5 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2
d. Emma Tammi
Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Freddy Carter,
Theodus Crane, Wayne Knight
4 WICKED:FOR GOOD
d. Jon M. Chu
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey,
Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo,
Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
3 GOLDEN BOY
Can : Gum Tung
d. Joe Chan Wai Koon
Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai,
Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
Leander Lau Ho Lan, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Doughboy,
Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui,
Anna Ueyama, Ben Yuen Fu Wah,
Ali Lee Kai Sum, Ruby Lam Yin Ling
Rating : IIB
Length : 92 mins.
Opening November 21 2025
Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known
as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his
freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to
face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the
inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live
with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and
confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down
once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his
son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the
ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only
to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son
deserves.
2 UNDER CURRENT
AKA : THE OUTSIDER
Can : Noi Mok
Lit : Inside Information
d. Alan Mak Siu Fai
Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa,
Francis Ng Chun Yu, Alex Fong Chung Shun,
Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Gladys Lee Ching Kwan,
Chan Kwok Bong, Lok Ying Kwan, Geng Changjun, Max Cheung Tat Lun
Rating : IIB
Length : 115 mins.
Opening December 4 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/DjrztEMjKMo
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
A renowned charity foundation is holding its annual charity party.
It's a glamourous meeting of the foundation's friends, associates and
the city's most elite socialites. Just as foundation chairman Ko
Shing-man is about to give his annual speech to the attendees, Yeung
To -- the foundation's chief financial officer -- suddenly hangs to
his death on the stage.
As suspicions surround Yeung's death, rumors of a missing $200 million
charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of
the masses. The mystery brings barrister Ma Ying-fung and police
officer Orr Ting-bong together as they form a temporary partnership to
uncover the truth behind the foundation's dealings. Can they expose
all the dark truths behind the foundation's wrongdoings and restore
justice?
[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
A foundation's chief financial officer is hang to his death on the
stage during the annual charity party. As suspicions surround his
death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin
to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses...
1 ZOOTOPIA 2
d. Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Disney Animation
English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman,
Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, David Strathairn, Shakira,
Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo,
Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, Jenny Slate
Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yee,
Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying,
Marf Yau Yin Tung, Serrini
Josephine Ng (Chu Fun), Rik Ching Yan Fu, Hero Yuen Ching Fung,
Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Annise Hui Yi Yung,
Kwanmoon, Kaka Wan Ka Yuk
The late Liu Kai Chi appeared on the BACK TO THE PAST ensemble poster
Louis Koo and Raymond Lam perform the new version of the theme song THE HIGHEST DESTINY
Michael Miu and Bai Baihe take part in BACK TO THE PAST courtesy of mingpao.com
The Louis Koo Tin Lok and Raymond Lam starred movie BACK
TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) would open on December 31st, continuing the
story of the 2001 TVB drama A STEP INTO THE PAST with Koo Tin Lok as the
producer. Aside from some of the returning original cast members, new
characters have also been added like mainland actor Bai Baihe, Michael
Miu Kiu Wai, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Kevin Chu Kam Yin and Timmy Hung
Tin Ming. Yesterday, the film company released the BACK TO THE PAST
poster and the video of Koo Tin Lok and Lam Fung recording the theme
song "The Highest Destiny". Dick Liu Kai Chi appeared in one of his
final films BACK TO THE PAST's ensemble poster, and "Dr. Wu" was placed
in the front row of the poster to pay tribute to his contributions to
the series and movies.
The movie poster featuring the full lineup of BACK TO THE PAST
was released yesterday. Passed away in 2021 due to stomach cancer, Liu
Kai Chi reprised his series role "Dr. Wu" and was place in the front
row on the poster in honor of his contributions to both the series and
the movie. The internet have been buzzing about the poster design: the
giant landscape in the background symbolizes the ultimate destiny across
more than 2,000 years, while the contrast between Koo Tin Lok's "Hong
Siu Lung" in his 'SDU' combat suit and Lam Fung's "King of Qin" in
traditional costume highlighted the core conflict between the two
characters. At the bottom of the poster, multiple actors were displayed
horizontally, showcasing characters from both ancient and modern times
in cameo appearances. Some online noted geometric shapes such as
squares, circles, triangles, and hexagons marking certain characters,
speculating that they might carry special meaning.
Koo Tin Lok originally performed the TV series theme song "The
Highest Destiny" for A STEP INTO THE PAST, while the movie theme song is
a newly arranged duet version between Koo Tin Lok and Lam Fung. Koo Tin
Lok mentioned that singing with Lam Fung this time felt very different
from his solo performance back then, describing it as a completely new
experience. Lam Fung said that singing "The Highest Destiny" with boss
Koo Tin Lok at a previous Hong Kong Coliseum concert served as a kind of
warm-up for their current recording. "This time we, of course, take it
more seriously; it’s been rearranged. Even this is still a warm-up, a
warm-up duet with the boss. We hope to continue having songs that
belong to us, preferably with some dance moves as well."
Many viewers said that hearing the prelude of "The Highest
Destiny" gives them goosebumps. Koo Tin Lok stated, "The phrase 'The
Highest Destiny' represents a mission. Even though they say there is no
'highest' in this world, we strive to achieve our best. It's like
making BACK TO THE PAST, during which we encountered many difficulties
but overcame them one by one." Lam Fung hoped that the new version
would keep the original horse neigh at the beginning, saying, "That
horse neigh is a collective memory!" Koo Tin Lok immediately promised,
"We'll add it back for you!" The new version of "The Highest Destiny"
retained the horse neigh prelude as homage to the original.
The music video for "The Highest Destiny" featured numerous
important characters making their debut. Besides the original cast Hong
Siu Lung (Koo Tin Lok), King of Qin Chiu Poon (Lam Fung), Wu Ting Fong
(Jessica Hsuan), Kam Ching (Sonija Kwok Sin Nei), Sin Yau (Joyce Tang
Lai Ming), Tung Yik (Wong Man Piu), "General Tao" Tao Fang (Jimmy Au
Shui Wai), and Lee Si (Chan Kwok Bong), it also introduced several new
characters for the first time, including Galie (Bai Baihe), Ken (Miu Kiu
Wai), Rock (Chueng Kai Chung), Max (Wu Yue), Phil (Hung Tin Ming), Man
Song (Fish Liew Chi Yu), and Man Leung (Calvin Choi Yat Chi).
Jeffrey Ngai (second left) returns to Hong Kong to thank the audience and share his production experience courtesy of on.cc
After completing the Malaysian promotional campaign for his
lead in a Hong Kong action movie ROAD TO VENDETTA (SAT SAU #4) a few
days ago, Jeffrey Ngai hun Sun returned to Hong Kong with the
director and producer for audience appreciation activities over the
weekend. Aside from asking questions from the audience, Jeffrey even
ran up and down to come into close contact with the audience and put
his friendliness thoroughly on display. He also shared that the most
unforgettable for him was filming in Japan in below zero degrees Celsius
temperature, but he was particularly moved to see the work released and
thanked the director for choosing him as the male lead.
At one of the audience appreciation screenings, the director's
artist friend Dominic Ho Ho Man showed up to support him. He even
turned into a viewer to ask a lot of professional questions, and then
laughed and asked Jeffrey if he was satisfied with the lead actress and
sent the audience into an uproar. Jeffrey was quite good at playing
along and said with a smile, "As long as the director is satisfied, I am
fine! Actually working with the lead actress is a lot of fun."
Philip Ng reveals that Vanness Wu screams "Are you kidding?" after reading reports about him courtesy of on.cc
Philip Ng Wan Lung and former Hong Kong soccer players Leslie
George Santos and Au Wai Lun the night before went to enjoy the new
film PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG), and shared their
viewing experience after the show. Actors in the film Rachel Leung
Yung Ting, Peter Chan Charm Man and young actors also came to thank
the audience.
Mg Wan Lung praised PASS AND GOAL for being passionate and
inspirational, because he has always liked movies about sports and
played soccer in high school. Rarely had the opportunity to work
with young actors in past films, Ng Wan Lung laughed and said that
the one he has worked with most was probably "Fish Ball Girl" in
TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI). However
they have yet to share a scene. Once a elementary school teacher
before entering the industry, Ng Wan Lung said, "I have taught
children design, and been very popular with students. They would
also ask me to play soccer during breaks, maybe because my subject
is less stressful."
Speaking of Vannes Wu (Ng Kin Ho) being accused of sudden weight
loss, Ng Wan Lung as his friend told everyone not to worry. "Relax, he
is much bigger than me. His biceps are powerful, it's just a matter of
the angle in the photo." Ng Wan Lung said that after a friend forwarded
the relevant report to Ng Kin Ho, he was "furious" and wanted to
clarify. He said, "After reading it, he said, 'Are you kidding, I'm so
huge'. The next day he posted on social networks to clarify." Ng Wan
Lung said that he had dinner with Ng Kin Ho more than a month ago and
did not think anything unusual; he was also very healthy and preparing
for a concert.
Deliberating making the trip to thank the audience, Chan Charm
Man and Leung Yung Ting said that the movie would be released during
the Christmas period. They hoped that the audience would be able to
feel the joy and enthusiasm from the film and bring positive energy to
everyone. Although the strength of movie releases in the same period
is not bad, Chan Charm Man said that no comparison should be made
because everyone would have different genres. Leung Yung Ting also
left the box office to its own devices because actors would not be
able to control it. She would just look forward to thanking everyone
at the theater during Christmas. In the film Leung Yung Ting played
a mother. She laughed and said that fortunately other child actors
accepted her as an aunt and were willing to chat with her. They
also let her know about things that children were concerned about
now so she would not be out of touch.
Chen Charm Man served as a judge for a talent show, but was
criticized online for his poor comments and magnifying the small flaws
of the contestants. The comments have not upset Chan Charm Man, who
instead described it as a very wonderful journey. He said, "Actually
I have praised the contestants, but due to the limited length of the
program airing them all would be impossible. In addition I don't have
a social platform myself, so I didn't know people were putting me on
trial in public until my brother." Studied at the Performing Arts
Academy of Hong Kong, he admitted that the comments he received in
school were even harsher. His comments on the contestants were not
so lethal, but he would improve them in the future or smile more when
commenting.
Aaron Kwok supports Alex Fong Chung Shun in the Best Supporting Actor race
Niki Chow, Chan Kwok Bong and Kathy Yuen are ready to celebrate Christmas with their families courtesy of on.cc
Aaron Kwok and Alex Fong Chung Shun go to thank the audience of UNDER CURRENT at cinemas
Niki Chow after learning that Alex Fong Lik Sun has become a father has already sent messages to share things he should pay attention to as a parent courtesy of mingpao.com
The movie UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK) has been released in Hong Kong
for a week, becoming the box office champion of Chinese films for seven
consecutive days. Director Alan Mak Siu Fai, producer Tin Kai Man,
actors Aaron Kwok Fu Sing (Sing Sing), Alex Fong Chung Shun, Niki Chow
Lai Kei, etc. went to the theater yesterday to thank the audience.
Yesterday everyone had to visit 6 screenings in a row, which Sing Sing
still felt that were not enough. He joked that visiting 6 performances
were too few; of course the more the audiences met and thanked, the
better. As for Sing Sing's injury while filming an action scene, he
emphasized that he is used to hard work as an actor. He would not
complain at home as he would not want his family to worry.
Speaking of the good box office results of UNDER in Hong Kong,
Sing Sing and Fong Chung Shun thanked the audience for their support.
Sing Sing said that his hard work into performing the action scenes has
not been in vain and it would even be worth getting injured for. Sing
Sing Sing said that in the film he shot fight scenes for seven days in a
row, especially on the first day of work when he performed a 360 degree
mid air kick on wires. Because he and the stunt coordinator were very
demanding and he has never tried this stunt before, finally he took more
than ten takes to succeed and was hurt. "Because the waist pad was
out of place, my ribs were injured when hanging on wires. However the
overall situation was the main focus, so I had to endure it and continue
to work. I filmed for a week." In the film Sing Sing was also choked
by iron chains. He and German Cheung Man Kit were filming fight scenes
and were injured all over. Sing Sing replied, "We wouldn't talk about
it. We wouldn't say anything like 'Wow, it really hurts' when filming.
We wouldn't do it deliberately, no need to worry our families. We are
used to hard work as an actor." Has his wife already supported him? He
said that they would watch it together today, but he did not know which
theater he would see everyone. He would not wear a hat or disguise
himself, as they would go to the movies normally as a family. With
Christmas approaching, Sing Sing revealed that he was going to Chongqing
to hold a concert countdown. However he would have a rare day off on
Christmas, this year he added a daughter and the home became more lively
with three children. He laughed and said, "It's a home of Goddesses! I
will continue to dress up as Santa Claus and distribute gifts this
year!"
Fong Chung Shun might not take his wife Kayan Mok to watch the
movie, because his wife has been busy with business recently. She had
to fly to Beijing, leaving him to take care of his daughter. He also
believed that his daughter would not understand the film, so he had no
intention of taking her to see it. However his daughter has never seen
his treachery from the film at home. Speaking of director Mak Siu Fai's
optimism that he would win the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Hong
Kong Film Awards for his villainous role, Fong Chung Shun said that
every actor would do his best to play the role well, and he has also
done his duty. Sing Sing immediately said, "I too pick you to win!"
Fong Chung Shun said, "I have been acting for decades, let's see if fate
has come!"
Participated in UNDER CURRENT, Chow Lai Kei, Tong Yee and Chan
Kwok Bong were happy to learn that the movie was successful at the box
office. As for what benefits they would give to the audience, Tong Yee
smiled and said that it would depend on what "brother" and "sister"
would do and she would follow. Christmas is approaching, Chow Lai Kei
said that she would stay in Hong Kong to consume, which would also be a
simple meal with her family; Tong Yee revealed that her family of three
would too celebrate Christmas in Hong Kong, since her bakery business
would be busier during the holidays. Would her daughter help? She
joked that she could not employ child labor, but her daughter would
greet the guests.
In addition, speaking of Alex Fong Lik Sun (Siu Fong) becoming a
father and posting photos from his daughter's birth on social platforms,
his friend Chow Lai Kei laughed and pointed out that the baby girl looks
just like Siu Fong, the "female version Fong Lik Sun" who is very cute.
However she thought that the baby's appearance would change quickly,
usually the daughter would look like the father while the son would look
like the mother. Everyone joked that the daughter would be better off
resembling Mama. Chan Kwok Bong immediately laughed and said, "Chan
Chun (daughter) is like me, what's the problem? Even my wife says that,
haha!" Chow Lai Kei also smiled and said, "My son also looks like me,
but my husband denies it. However the child's appearance will change,
so Siu Fong doesn't have to worry." She also pointed out that she co-
starred with Siu Fong and Daniel Chan Hiu Tung in the drama FEEL 100%
(BAK FUN BAK GUM GOK), the leads of which have their own families and
children. Any reunion would depends on their schedules.
Louis Koo surprises Jessica Hester Hsuan with an unexpected pressure point attack courtesy of on.cc
Jessica Hester Hsuan is all smiles once in the arms of Louis Koo courtesy of on.cc
Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen)
and Raymond Lam Fung recently filmed a number of promotional videos for
the movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), Goo Jai and Suen Huen
reenacted many classic scenes of the TV version, one of which was Goo
Jai opening his arms and gently embracing Suen Huen. Suen Huen smiled
very brightly throughout the whole process, and the super sweet
interaction evoked memories for many online.
The other scene was Goo Jai's "sudden attack" on Suen Huen. The
two stood behind Lam Fung for pictures. Suen Huen was waving her arms
and legs from excitement. Originally silently looking at her, Goo Jai
suddenly made a move and gently pressed his finger near her armpit and
and repeated the scene of pranking her in the TV version back then.
After the "attack" Suen Huen jumped in fright, then looked at Goo Jai
and laughed. Sitting in front, Lam Fung suddenly turned into
"Pedestrian A".
Francis Ng and Aaron Kwok talk about being parents courtesy of on.cc
The Hong Kong film industry winter has not yet thawed. In
addition with the Tai Po fire of the century tragedy two weeks ago,
many's desire to go to the movies has been reduced. Artists with
current releases including Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Carlos Chan Ka Lok
today would visit many cinemas to thank the audience in hopes of
"revitalizing" the box office.
The Best Actors Kwok Fu Sing and Francis Ng Chun Yu starred
UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK), Carlos Chan Ka Lok and Fish Liew Chi Yu starred
SOMEONE LIKE ME (JEUNG NGOR JEH YEUNG DIK OI CHING) and the Louis Cheung
Kai Chung invested and starred GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) have opened one
after another, but ran into the market downturn and suffered brutal
box office performance. Aside people gradually returned in recent
days, stars decided to launch their cinema visit mode and come in close
contact with the audience.
Reportedly, the Alan Mak Siu Fai directed Emperor Motion Picture
UNDER CURRENTLY since its release on the 6th this month has already
surprised HK$ 100 million on the first two days at the box office and
topped many film site charts. The director naturally hoped to maintain
the momentum and announced on social platforms that today he would lead
Sing Sing, Fong Chung Shun and other actors to visit 6 screenings at
cinemas in different districts of Hong Kong, Kowloon and New
Territories. Chan Ka Lok and Liew Chi Yu also would not miss out, as
they would appear at many cinemas today for SOMEONE and come in close
contact with fans. The latter even went to all 5 screenings to throw
herself into the promotion. However the hardest working had to be
Cheung Kai Chung. Since GOLDEN BOY's official release on the 21st of
last month, he has spent almost every day at the cinemas to thank the
audience and screenings numbered in dozens after dozens. Currently the
film has already exceeded HK$ 7 million at the box office.
The three actors of the movie UNDER CURRENT Kwok Fu Sing, Ng
Chun Yu, Fong Chung Shun and director Mak Siu Fai were interviewed by
the program STAR WEEKLY a few days ago. Sing Sing, Chun Yu and Fong
Chung Shun all showed their "house husbands" side.
Sing Sing shared the rumor of his weight being maintained around
62 kilograms over the years. He admitted that for many years, in order
to keep fit, he only ate an average of one and a half meals a day. Yet
for his three meals a day wife Moka Fang Yuan, he actually made a major
concession. He said, "As a husband and a father, I want to accompany
(my wife and children) them." Chun Yu personally responded whether his
son Feynman was truly a "Ng Chun Yu anti-fan". He laughed and said that
his son often took secret photos when he was not paying attention or
embarrassing himself, so he named his son as a "natural paparazzi". He
also had to be on guard for the long run, saying, "As soon as I saw that
he was intentionally not looking at me, I knew there would be a camera
pointed at me." Fong Chung Shun laughed and said that he was often
stumped by his wife Hoyan Mok and beloved daughter Fu Ka Ching's
"Daughter's Common Sense Quiz Competition". The tricky questions
included the size of the shoes his daughter wore, at what age she
started horse riding lessons, etc. He often answered incorrectly, which
made him dare not face reality for a while and also made his status at
home "inferior to cats and dogs". He also revealed that his wife
actually has ways to keep him on a short leash. Speaking of the
production, Sing Sing personally performed many fight scenes. In order
to keep from frightening co-star German Cheung Man Kit, he kept quiet
even when he had bruises all over from fighting.
Jacky Cai feels no matter the platform, the most important is for the completed work to be released courtesy of on.cc
Hera Chan emphasizes that she has never going out alone with Roger Kwok and says that nothing has happened between her and rumored boyfriend Brian Chu. Everything is as usual.
Venus Wong is Jacky Cai's pick for Best Supporting Actress
Matthew Ho and Mimi Kung pick each other as the favorite for their respective support acting categories courtesy of mingpao.com
Jacky Cai Jie would compete with Charmaine Sheh Sze Man for Best
Actress with the dramas PRISM BREAKER and QUEEN OF NEWS 2 at the TVB
Awards Ceremony, but she announced her "surrender" in advance. She
bluntly saying that the chance of winning the award is quite slim, and
she would also vote for "Sister Man" Sheh Sze Man.
Speaking of the film remake of the classic drama "MY DATE WITH
A VAMPIRE (NGOR WOR GEUNG SI YAU GOR YEUK WUI))", the movie MY DATE WITH
A VAMPIRE (KUI MOR LUNG JOOK MA SIU LING) was released a few days ago
but it was downgraded from a movie to an online feature and broadcast on
mainland platforms. Would she feel any regret? She said, "Actually we
don't care which platform it is broadcast on, the format everyone
received at the beginning was the length of the movie, and I have made
it like a movie. For me it doesn't matter, I don't feel particularly
sorry. I think the distribution has their own considerations. The most
important thing is that the finished product is released, and the more
audiences see it, the better."
Ling Man Lung, Chow Chi Yuet and Rachel Leung promote their new film together courtesy of on.cc
Ling Man Lung, Chow Chi Yuet and Rachel Leung promote their film PASS AND GOAL courtesy of mingpao.com
The Jill Wong Pak Kei directed, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Peter Chan
Charm Man, Ling Man Lung, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Tommy Chu Pak Hong,
Chan Hin Lok and a group of young soccer-loving actors Chow Kei Yuet,
Sahal Zaman (Lam Lok), Rondi Chan Lok Ting, Tam Chun Yin and Sin Cheuk
Kiu starred in this Christmas's most heartwarming comedy film PASS AND
GOAL (YIK SUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG). It will be released on December
25th. The film has tears within laughter. Ling Man Lung and Leung
Yung Ting both said that if they become parents, they would definitely
support their children to pursue their dreams.
Ling Man Lung played the rich kid Nip Yui Chi in the film. He
said with a smile, "Papa's expectations of him gradually turned into
disappointment, from 'Yui Chi' to 'something that sounds like it'
(intellectually challenged), and set off sparks with the comedy elder
Brother Fai Hung (Chan Fai Hung)." He added, "This work adds light
comedy elements, presenting it in a way that is ridiculous, satirical,
and the result is even more comedic." Ling Man Lung and Leung Yung Ting
also said that if they become parents, they would definitely support
their children in pursuing their dreams. Ling Man Lung shared, "When I
first entered the industry, many friends did not approve of it. However
I had already established my direction because acting is my passion. I
am still working hard in the industry, and I can explain it to my
parents, friends, and more importantly, myself."
Leung Yung Ting hoped to get along with the young actors.
During the filming, she specifically visited the set to watch the
young actors play soccer and try to integrate. She said, "This
challenge is not only acting but also capturing children's life senses,
which is a big test for me. This film is very suitable for the whole
family; not only telling the story of children, but also showing the
process of understanding between adults and children. Actually children
have their own dreams, and in the end, whether adults are willing to let
go, believe that children have the ability to pursue their dreams, no
matter how difficult the process is. This is a movie with laughter and
tears." She recalled her dream pursuit experience, "I faced a lot of
opposition when I was growing up, and I believe that I will become an
enlightened parent who knows how to let go and trust at the right time."
Playing an important role in the movie trailer, Chow Kei Yuet is
14 years old and an active Hong Kong U16 soccer team player currently
for United Citizens U15 and U18. She has won numerous awards in soccer,
including the 24/25 FA Cup Championship and the 24/25 U18 Women's League
Champion. "I want to become a professional soccer player and turn my
interest into a job," said Chi Yuet.
Director Wong Pak Kei revealed that making a film for the first
time, Chow Kei Yuet stood out from hundreds of auditioners; not only
because of her sweet appearance and superb skills, but also because of
her soccer dream. Kei Yuet said, "I was a little nervous about my first
time making a film, and the team arranged for acting instructors to
guide me. I was particularly nervous in front of the big stars in front
of the camera." She had a dispute with her on screen mother Leung Yung
Ting in the film, and the filming process was successfully completed.
Kei Yuet said with a smile, "Because I often have arguments with my
mother in real life, during the filming I just arguing like with my
mother normally. So I am not particularly nervous." She also revealed
that her father also plays soccer himself, and her parents have always
supported her in pursuing her dreams.
Louis Koo's character takes the story between ancient and modern times courtesy of on.cc
Would the Louis Koo played Hong Siu Lung be able to return to the modern times has become one of the foci of the film version.
Raymond Lam in the film BACK TO THE PAST continues to play King of Qin, Chiu Poon, causing a turbulent storm of unifying the world
Hong Siu Lung and Chiu Poon collide again in the power vortex
The BACK TO THE PAST trailer has many action scenes
The drama's original cast participates in the film version, including Jessica Hester Hsuan and Sonija Kwok courtesy of mingpao.com
The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tang Wai Min produced, Jack Ng Yiu Fai
and Lai Chun Lung directed, Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica
Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei and Joyce Tang Lai Ming
starred BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI). The trailer and three new
ultimate posters were also officially announced yesterday.
In the trailer, all the characters familiar to the audience have
returned: Hong Siu Lung (Louis Koo Tin Lok), King of Qin Chiu Poon
(Raymond Lam Fung), Chun Ching (Sonija Kwok Sin Nei), Wu Ting Fong
(Jessica Hester Hsuan), Sin Yau (Joyce Tang Lai Ming), Tang Yik (Wong Man
Piu), "Chief To" To Fong (Jimmy Au Sui Wai) and Lee See (Power Chan Kwok
Pong), classic characters are on the same stage again after many years,
instantly evoking the collective memories of "Past Fans" over the
years.
The trailer takes Qin's destruction of the Six Kingdoms as an
introduction, Hong Siu Lung's peaceful life in seclusion in the
countryside collided again with Chiu Poon's unresolved power vortex. In
order to protect his home and loved ones, he was forced to re-enter
the world and be re-involved in the turbulent storm of King Qin's
unification of the world. In the face of many crises, would he truly
end his fateful feud with Chiu Poon? Would he successfully use the
time machine to return to modern times?
In addition to the shocking return of the original cast, a
number of new characters have also been added this time, and the first
to appear in the trailer is Hong Bowie, the son of Hong Siu Lung who
was still a child in the drama version and has now grown into a heroic
teenager - that is, the future well-known overlord of Western Chu,
Hong Yu (Kevin Chu Kam Yin), and the rest of the new characters will
also be announced, bringing even more surprises to the audience.
Following the two teaser posters released earlier, the three
ultimate posters released this time focus on Hong Siu Lung, King Qin
Chiu Poon and the core conflict between the two, showing the collision
of fate across time and space from different perspectives. The
"double version" poster features a group portrait of terracotta
warriors and horses and historical dust and sand as the visual tone,
with Hong Siu Lung and Chiu Poon standing side by side, symbolizing
the head-on collision between the two forces of "master-apprentice
dynamics" and "power struggle". Weapons, costumes, light and shadow
cross stitched a strong time and space tension, hinting that the two
had no way out.
The "Hong Siu Lung Edition" poster features Koo Tin Lok wearing
modern tactical equipment as the main body, creating a stark contrast
against the ancient background, highlighting his lonely retrograde and
destiny as a time traveler. The "King of Qin Edition" poster features
the King of Qin played by Lam Fung sitting upright and holding a long
sword in his hand, outlining the aura of a king and showing a sense of
oppression from the power of a young monarch to a emperor of a
generation. Each of the three posters has its own visual symbolism
and narrative meaning, kicking off the final showdown of the film.
The story tells the story of a wrongful imprisonment many
years ago, triggering a crisis that changed the fate of history. Ken
(Michael Miu Kiu Wai) vowed to travel back to the Qin Dynasty to
become king and make up for the life he lost due to wrongful
imprisonment. Although Hong Siu Lung (Koo Tin Lok) and his family
in the Qin Dynasty retreated to the countryside, their every move was
still seen by his apprentice King Qin (Lam Fung); Just when the King
of Qin thought he would unify the six kingdoms and dominate the world,
he encountered a surprise attack from the modern man Ken. He had to
find his master Hong Siu Lung, whom he respected and feared. After
20 years the master and the apprentice met again. The appearance of
Ken also bound the fate of the three of them. Storm rose again in the
Qin Dynasty as relationships must come to an end.
Louis Cheung returns to the cinemas and brings the audience positive energy courtesy of on.cc
The Louis Cheung Kai Chung starred movie "GOLDEN BOY" (GUM UNG)
has been released for nearly 3 weeks since it opened on November 21st,
with a box office of more than HK$ 7 million. The audience appreciation
activities that were halted earlier due to the tragic fire resumed
recently. Ah Chung reappeared in the theater the day before yesterday
and talked to the audience about the feelings of being accused of being
the "Jinxed King" due to the recent suspension of the promotion of the
new film and the burning of the new drama location. He said, "I think
many things we run into in life are meaningless, and it is best to be
meaningless so we can give meaning to them ourselves. The greatest
power of people is choice. You can choose how you look at it, and I
think everything should be viewed with the most positive mindset. I
don't feel like I'm very jinxed because I get many words of
encouragement, and many people would care about me and be more tense
than me. Also, in the current movie market you still walk in to the
theater to watch the movie, I am very grateful. So don't worry about
me, I don't feel like I'm jinxed, I feel very lucky." After Ah Chung
finished speaking, he received applause from the audience to cheer him
up.
10 ROAD TO VENDETTA
Can : Sat Sau #4
Lit : Assassin Number 4
d. La-Ying Njo Kui Ying (Leung Kui Ying)
Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Sara Minami, Chu Pak Him, Naoto Takenaka,
Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Takumi Saitoh, Daniel Hong
Rating : IIB
Length : 108 mins.
Opening September 22 2025 at the Fantastic Fest 2025
Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Opening December 4 2025
Site : https://fantasticfest2025.eventive.org/films/689e035804f969cfc144e61d
Trailer : https://youtu.be/2OfQzbBbNrw
[ 2025 FANTASTIC FEST ]
Within the opening moments of NJO Kui Ying’s visually arresting debut
feature, a visceral fistfight breaks out on the top floor of a Hong
Kong city tram. Bodies hang precariously from the windows in a tangle
of flesh and blood that soon leaves one man dead, while the other
coolly walks away, shrugging off just another day in the life of a
trained assassin. Known only as No. 4, this bleach-blond, stone-faced
killer soon finds himself in Japan, where a seemingly straightforward
assignment quickly spirals into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse
with the Yakuza's deadliest foot soldiers.
No. 4's client, a young woman with a personal vendetta against the
city’s most notorious crime syndicate, ropes him into becoming her
unwitting accomplice in a game of revenge that leaves them both out of
their depth with a bounty on their heads. As their relationship
evolves from professional to personal, they are left with no choice
but to fight side by side if they are to survive the next 72 desperate
hours.
Wearing his influences proudly on his sleeve, first-time director NJO
steers a classic gun-toting tale of heroic bloodshed into a head-on
collision with a sleek, katana-wielding crime story of honour,
betrayal, camaraderie, and vengeance. Drenched in neon and buffed to a
shimmering polish, ROAD TO VENDETTA owes an inescapable debt to the
works of John Woo, Johnnie To, Kinji Fukasaku, and Takashi Miike, even
as it doffs its cap to the Hollywood homages—from KILL BILL to JOHN
WICK—that have forged this path ahead of it. The result is a composed
and enthralling calling card from an emerging new talent, paired with
an agile, unflinching leading man, who together make an unstoppable
pair. (JAMES MARSH)
[ CINEMA CITY ]
In Asia, a mysterious assassin organization operates under the guise
of a noodle shop hidden in a bustling city, serving as a haven for
killers. Assassin No. 4, orphaned at a young age and raised in the
noodle shop, is sent to Japan to eliminate a yakuza boss. However, he
is unexpectedly ambushed by his client, a Japanese girl seeking
revenge. To exact her vengeance, she spares no expense in hiring the
assassin and attempts to enlist No. 4 in her grand revenge plan, only
for their actions to inadvertently provoke a relentless pursuit by the
yakuza, putting both their lives in danger...
9 ETERNITY
d. David Freyne
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Taylor, Callum Turner
8 NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T
d. Ruben Fleischer
Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher,
Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt,
Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman
7 ANOTHER WORLD
Can : Sai Oi
d. Tommy Ng Kai Chung
Hong Kong Animation
Cantonese Voices: Kay Tse On Kay, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
Tommy Chu Pak Hong
Rating : IIA
Length : 112 mins.
Opening October 22 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Opening October 29 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/9Reb_TuaUCM
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Tasked to help transient souls through Another World to their
reincarnation, the spirit GUDO meets a young girl called YURI, and
embarks on a dangerous journey to help her overcome her anger and
prevent her curse from destroying the world.
6 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2
d. Emma Tammi
Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Freddy Carter,
Theodus Crane, Wayne Knight
5 KOKUHO
d. Lee Sang-Il
Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata,
Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa,
Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka,
Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada,
Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro,
Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki,
Rating : IIA
Length : 174 mins.
Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
Opening November 13 2025
Teaser : https://youtu.be/1V6IPJEF7xg
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese
theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic
melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an
adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning
stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes
Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza
father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki
actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a
son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty
years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and
their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on-
stage alter-egos.
4 UNDER CURRENT
AKA : THE OUTSIDER
Can : Noi Mok
Lit : Inside Information
d. Alan Mak Siu Fai
Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa,
Francis Ng Chun Yu, Alex Fong Chung Shun,
Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Gladys Lee Ching Kwan,
Chan Kwok Bong, Lok Ying Kwan, Geng Changjun, Max Cheung Tat Lun
Rating : IIB
Length : 115 mins.
Opening December 4 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/DjrztEMjKMo
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
A renowned charity foundation is holding its annual charity party.
It's a glamourous meeting of the foundation's friends, associates and
the city's most elite socialites. Just as foundation chairman Ko
Shing-man is about to give his annual speech to the attendees, Yeung
To -- the foundation's chief financial officer -- suddenly hangs to
his death on the stage.
As suspicions surround Yeung's death, rumors of a missing $200 million
charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of
the masses. The mystery brings barrister Ma Ying-fung and police
officer Orr Ting-bong together as they form a temporary partnership to
uncover the truth behind the foundation's dealings. Can they expose
all the dark truths behind the foundation's wrongdoings and restore
justice?
[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
A foundation's chief financial officer is hang to his death on the
stage during the annual charity party. As suspicions surround his
death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin
to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses...
3 WICKED:FOR GOOD
d. Jon M. Chu
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey,
Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo,
Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
2 GOLDEN BOY
Can : Gum Tung
d. Joe Chan Wai Koon
Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai,
Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
Leander Lau Ho Lan, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Doughboy,
Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui,
Anna Ueyama, Ben Yuen Fu Wah,
Ali Lee Kai Sum, Ruby Lam Yin Ling
Rating : IIB
Length : 92 mins.
Opening November 21 2025
Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known
as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his
freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to
face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the
inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live
with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and
confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down
once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his
son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the
ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only
to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son
deserves.
1 ZOOTOPIA 2
d. Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Disney Animation
English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman,
Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, David Strathairn, Shakira,
Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo,
Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, Jenny Slate
Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yee,
Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying,
Marf Yau Yin Tung, Serrini
Josephine Ng (Chu Fun), Rik Ching Yan Fu, Hero Yuen Ching Fung,
Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Annise Hui Yi Yung,
Kwanmoon, Kaka Wan Ka Yuk
Bosco Wong demonstrates gun spinning, which cannot be any easier for him courtesy of on.cc
The Bosco Wong Chung Chak and Jacky Cai Jie starred film MY DATE
WITH A VAMPIRE (KUI MOR LUNG JOOK MA SIU LING) would be a remake of the
classic drama MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE (NGOR WOR GEUNG SI YAU GOR YEUK
WUI). Although the movie has abandoned a theatrical release and would
only air on mainland platforms, the two leads viewed it positively,
believing that it is not a bad thing. They look forward to more viewers
being able to see it and having more clicks.
The Joey Man Yee Man, Eric Wan Tin Chiu and Kristy Yang Kung Yu
starred ATV drama "MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE" was very popular when it was
broadcast in 1998. It was still a classic in the minds of many
audiences after many years. The producer and screenwriter of this
drama, Man Yee Man's husband Robert Chan Sap Sam earlier served as the
producer, screenwriter and director of the movie remake starring Wong Chung Chak , Cai Jie, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Fish Liew
Chi Yu and Tommy Chu Pak Hong. The film title was MY DATE WIth A
VAMPIRE (KUI MOR LUNG JOOK MA SIU LING), which would premiere on a film
and television platform tomorrow.
During the production supposedly because Chan Sap Sam was making
a movie for the first time, he was strict and meticulous about every
shot and delayed the filming schedule. Not only the actor schedules
could not match, but also due to over budget issues the film was once
rumored to be stillborn. After many twists and turns, the film has been
completed but suddenly gave up on a theatrical release. Instead it
would air on a mainland platform, because few are going to the theater
to watch the movie and the box office has been impacted. After
investor calculations, they felt that screening it on platforms would
be more advantageous.
The movie trailer was released online yesterday. Earlier
rumored to guest star, the soul character of the drama version "Ma Siu
Ling" Joey Man Yi Man appeared but only as "a pair of eyes". Many
online were still greatly surprised. The Kristy Yang Kung Yu played
"Wang Chun Chun" is now played by Cai Jie, who also appeared with
glasses. As for the protagonist "Fong Tin Yau", Bosco had action
series galore in the film. In the behind-the-scenes film he even
showed his partner how to spin the gun, and was very skillful.
Bosco was sked if he had been practicing the gun spinning for a
long time. He laughed and said, "We grew up learning these moves from
watching Chow Yun Fat's movies! I have filmed so many episodes of
"FLYING TIGER" and I often have to hold a gun; not to mention now, I
don't know how many times I have tried it when I was a child. Practice
makes perfect!" Speaking of the current change of movies from theaters
to platforms, he said, "Of course I would be happy about a theatrical
release, but it's out of my hands! The times are changing, and now
platform broadcasting is a general trend; which is not a bad thing.
Platforms come in touch with more layers, in Hong Kong the cinema
admission rate has been less. There are advantages and disadvantages,
I hope there will be good results in terms of clicks. Everyone has
worked so hard, I want more people to see it."
In an interview Cai Jie was asked if she would be disappointed
that the movie would not be released in theaters. She said, "I am
looking forward to it no matter what platform it is broadcast on, it is
still a movie that the entire film put a lot of effort into and it is a
classic in my heart. The "MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE" series is my memory
growing up, it's irreplaceable. It is an honor just to be a part of it!
This version is quite different from the drama version, but it is just
as touching. I hope everyone can leave a comment and talk about it
together after watching it."
Alan Mak praises Alex Fong Chung Shun's explosive performance in UNDER CURRENT
Eric Kot faints from a hanging scene in LAWYER LAWYER
Simon Yam performs the strangulation scene himself instead of using a stunt double in UNDER CURRENT courtesy of mingpao.com
The movie UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK) starred Aaron Kwok Fu Sing
(Sing Sing), Francis Ng Chun Yu, Simon Yam Tak Wah and Alex Fong
Chung Shun. The most surprising for director Alan Mak Siu Fai was Fong
Chung Shun's explosive performance. Without any strong competition, the
"Best Supporting Actor" at the next Hong Kong Film Awards should be in
his pocket. In the face of the current cold winter of film and
television, Mak Siu Fai called for the implementation of the inspection
system. He suggested that the Hong Kong Film Censorship Authority or
the South China Film Bureau should assume the responsibility for
approval, so that Cantonese versions of films would be able to directly
enter the mainland market, expand the audience base, and relax the
restrictions on subjects. Fong Chung Shun hoped that Hong Kong films
would improve quickly and lead the movie trend again.
Fong Chung Shun and director Mak Siu Fai have been working
together for many years. The two became acquainted in 1994 through the
movie LOVE RECIPE (OI CHING SIK HEUNG MEI), and then the Mak Siu Fai
directed OVERHEARD (SIT TING FUNG WAN) film series all had Fong Chung
Shun's performance. Even this time Fong Chung Shun did not hesitate to
take the role.
Fong Chung Shun said with a smile that the character's "greed
for money" was very three-dimensional. "Playing the bad guy isn't bad.
The range of interpretation can be greater. With a good director, a
good script and good handling, the villain can also be very
outstanding." Would he become addicted to playing a villain? He
laughed and said that it would depends on the director and script, but
he has absolute trust in Mak Siu Fai. Mak Siu Fai said with a smile,
"Just as I trust him, his performance is very explosively this time.
I am waiting for him to win the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting
Actor. He just made the eligibility for this year and should have few
opponents." Fong Chung Shun replied with a smile, "Now I don't chase
awards, after being nominated many times it's something to be happy
about. An award would be a bonus."
Mak Siu Fai over the years has become known for crime films. He
said that in recent years no one has robbed banks and gold shops. They
were caught on the day after the crime. Now they are all phone fraud
cases and money laundering, but the bank account transfer scene and
even opening an offshore company has no "action" scene. He did not
find the dramatic tension until he found that money laundering could be
done through non-profit organizations, and anonymous cash donations
could be used for laundering. Then he confirmed to make this story.
In this film the Sing Sing played lawyer grew up in an
orphanage, started taekwondo in elementary school, and returned to the
orphanage to teach taekwondo when he grew up. Thus he was arranged to
have a series of action scenes in the film. Mak Siu Fai stressed that
action scenes were all arranged reasonably. At the end of the movie,
Kwok Fu Sing and Ng Chun Yu faced Cheung Man Kit. Mak Siu Fai pointed
out that the filming was not difficult, but the preliminary preparation
time was long. Now filming action scenes emphasizes safety, and actors
are no longer required to "risk their lives" as before.
However Brother Wah had a hanging scene in the film. Brother
Wah described that he could have used a stand-in to perform it, but he
still performed it in person. Yet after filming he felt it was too
dangerous and would not dare to try it again. Fortunately at the time
director Mak Siu Fai yelled cut in time. Mak Siu Fai explained that this
scene originally could not use a stunt double. He expressed that he has
filmed similar scenes in the past and never asked the actors to really
"hang". He would definitely put a table below for the actors to stand
firmly on. Everyone else would adjust and the shoot would definitely
take place under safe conditions. He recalled that when he was an
assistant director on the Joe Ma Wai Ho directed LAWYER LAWYER (SUEN
SEI CHO), when filming Eric Kot Man Fai's torture by the hanging the
actor pressed the rope hard, accidentally pressed the carotid artery
and fainted for a while. Fortunately he was rescued in time. Since
then he has been extra cautious with such scenes.
When filming Brother Wah's scene this time, Mak Siu Fai has
arranged for a high table and stunt team to be ready in advance and
told Brother Wah not to press the rope. However Brother Wah still used
too much force in pursuit of the effect. "As soon as he closed his
eyes, I immediately yelled cut and asked the stunt team to pick him up.
Brother Wah fainted and was unconscious for a short time like a second
or two. When he woke up, we asked him what he has just done. I
understood that he wanted the result to be more realistic so he did
that." Mak Siu Fai said that fortunately the footage could be used and
no reshoot was needed.
Sing Sing in one scene was also chained and hung in mid-air,
and Mak Siu Fai said that he has used multiple wires to ensure Sing
Sing's safety. Fong Chung Shun joked that he was glad that he did not
have to shoot action scenes, but in a scene where he was hit by a car;
he had to sit in a roller-shaped carriage and rotate 360 degrees.
After turning three or four times he was in rough shape but
fortunately he was not hurt. However the cinematographer accidently
bumped his head.
The film UNDER CURRENT was completed over two years ago but only
released now, Mak Siu Fai admitted that the film was shot near the end
of the pandemic. At the time everyone still had to wear masks.
Reportedly the investor Emperor Motion Pictures originally hoped for a
simultaneous release in the mainland. After discussing with mainland
investors, he felt that the reputation and box office trend of Hong Kong
films in the mainland were weak at that time. So he decided not to
release it for the time being, hoping to accumulate word-of-mouth after
a period of time and then find a more suitable schedule. He agreed that
there was no need to crowd into Christmas or Lunar New Year with
blockbusters for any unnecessary "fighting". Now without any
competition before Christmas but with plenty of theaters, the film was
finally release after more than two years. The delay had nothing to do
with the mainland approval, because the film has already been submitted
for review and obtained the dragon seal (film release license). Hence
this was the direction decided by the market. Yet the current Hong Kong
film market has also been sluggish. He saw that among this year's Hong
Kong films, this film has the cast and story structure of the heyday of
Hong Kong films. "At such a bad time I don't think I can save the
market, but I hope it is a shot in the arm. I hope that the audience
will go to the theater to watch the movie, at least this type of Hong
Kong film is still viable."
The Hong Kong Film Awards Association's chairman Derek Yee Tung
Sing said that despite the sluggish film market, this year still had
more than 40 Hong Kong films and sufficient quantities for nominations.
Yet he was already worried that the production of Hong Kong films will
continue to shrink in the future, and the Hong Kong Film Awards will
have difficulty going further. Mak Siu Fai admitted that this situation
"would inevitably happen". If funds would continue to be invested
without return, investment would naturally shrink. He said, "Whether
the Hong Kong Film Awards would have an award or not is another matter,
the current number of films productions is difficult to support the
entire industry. Many people have been forced to change careers." He
thought that this really needed further consideration.
In order to revitalize the industry, Mak Siu Fai put forward two
suggestions: first was to implement the inspection system. The Closer
Economic Partnership Accord has already allowed the Cantonese version of
Hong Kong films to be released in the Greater Bay Area, but since the
inspection system has not been implemented, he recommended for the Hong
Kong Film Censorship Authority or the South China Film Bureau take on
the responsibility of approval, so that Cantonese versions of films
would be able to directly enter the mainland market and expand the
audience base; the second was to relax the subject matter restrictions
to train directors to master the rhythm, atmosphere and technology to
support the development of the entire industry. If filming can be
opened, it would help restore the diversity and competitiveness of Hong
Kong films. He emphasized that policy support was the key, otherwise
the number of Hong Kong-produced films will continue to decline and the
industry will be difficult to sustain.
Fong Chung Shun also lamented that Hong Kong films are currently
in a low ebb, but an era must begin to change. "After filming for more
than 30 years, Hong Kong films used to be sold to Taiwan and South Korea
in the past and were in a leading position. Now instead Korean films
are very strong, and it is another era. I hope that Hong Kong films
would adapt quickly and improve quickly to lead the movies trend again!"
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