Wednesday, April 3, 2019

[2019.04.04] FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 31 2019

For the week ending Sunday March 31 2019
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10 THE AFTERMATH
    d. James Kent
    Keira Knightley, Alexander Skarsgard, Jason Clarke



  9 PADMAN
    d. R. Balki
    Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor Radhika Apte



  8 THREE HUSBANDS
  Can : Sam Fu
   d. Fruit Chan Gor
   Chloe Maayan (Zeng Meihuizi), Chan Cham Man, Chan Kot Lui, Mak Keung,
      Larine Tang Yueping
  Rating : III
  Length : 101 mins.
  Opening November 25 2018 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening December 27 2018
  Opening March 28 2019
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/rZ7QWAORv2A

[ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2018 ]
    A woman lives on the sea with her three husbands. With an overactive libido, she heartily devotes herself to her work as a prostitute.


  7 ESCAPE ROOM
    d. Adam Robitel
    Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Jay Ellis



  6 SHAZAM!
    d. David F. Sandberg
    Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer



  5 US
    d. Jordan Peele
    Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss


  4 MASQUERADE HOTEL
  Can : Ga Min Jau Dim
    d. Masayuki Suzuki
    Takuya Kimura, Masami Nagasawa, Takako Matsu, Atsuko Maeda
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 132 mins.
  Opening March 21 2019
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/pZFVvr-B6Pg

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Three murders have occurred in the Tokyo area. Left behind in all of the murders is a series of baffling numbers – a possible hint as to the next crime – that sets off an investigation to uncover the identity of a serial murderer. Kosuke Nitta of the Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Division deciphers the numbers and believes the location of the next offense will occur at the Hotel Cortesia in Tokyo. The police decide to investigate from within the Hotel Cortesia and Nitta is assigned to investigate posing as a clerk at its front desk. Selected to train Nitta in the ways of working at the hotel is their first-rate clerk Naomi Yamagishi. Nitta has focused himself on unveiling the "masks" of the hotel guests and to discover who the killer is. However, Naomi sees her priority to be with that of the guests' comfort and safety. Butting heads constantly due to their differing opinions, Nitta and Yamagishi forge on with the investigation, eventually discovering each other's worth as, over time, a trust is built between them. Meanwhile, the case develops rapidly. The police and the hotel are backed into a corner. Sure enough, the true identity of the culprit of the mystery is none other than......


  3 EXTREME JOB
 Can : Ja Gai Duk Gung Dui
 Lit : Fried Chicken Special Force
    d. Lee Byeong-heon
    Ryu Seung-yong, Lee Hanee, Jin Sun-kyu, Lee Dong-hwi, Gong-myoung
 Rating : IIB
 Length : 111 mins.
 Opening March 28 2019
 Teaser : https://youtu.be/Qv-aDJQaDkc

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    The narcotics team works hard day and night, but their performance remains at an all-time low, leading them to become the ugly duckling of the police department and potentially face dismantlement. Captain KO gets intel about an international drug deal and embarks on a risky undercover mission with his entire team. In order to establish around-the-clock and up-close-and-personal surveillance, the team takes over a rundown chicken joint across the street from the drug gang’s safe house. But things take an unexpected turn when Detective MA’s yet unrevealed culinary talents begins to shine, turning the chicken restaurant famous overnight. Should we chase chickens or criminals? When customers begin to flock in, undercover work gets pushed to the back burner so the detectives can focus on frying chicken. As a result, the team misses the big drug deal, even though it happens right under their nose. Now, with nowhere to go, the detectives launch a desperate mop-up operation.


  2 CAPTAIN MARVEL
    d. Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
    Brie Lawson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law,
      Annette Bening, Lashana Lynch, Clark Gregg, Gemma Chan,
      Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace,



  1 DUMBO
    d. Tim Burton
    Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

[2019.04.03] FOR THE WEEK STARTING MARCH 30 2019

GLOBAL CHINESE MUSIC CHART
For the week starting March 30 2019


15 HALF IS ME
  Can : Yut Boon Si Ngor
  Chen Linong (Chan Lap Nung)

14 SHAPING
  Can : Sok Jo
  Nicholas Tse Ting Fung

13 SPRING SEA
  Can :Chun Hoi
  Xu Wei

12 IF ALL GOES WELL
  Can : Yu Mo Yi Oi
  KUN (Cai Xukun)

11 UNDERAGE
  Can : Mei Sing Nin
  Michelle Li (Lee Siu Wan)

10 LOVE IN TROUBLED TIMES
  Can : Luen Sai Ching Lui
  Leo Ku Kui Ke

 9 WHALE FALL
  Can : King Lok
  Silence Wang Sulong (Wong So Lung)

 8 CHAOS
  Can : Won Luen
  Hacken Lee Hak Kun

 7 TO THE MOON AND BACK
  Hinry Lau Cheuk Hin ft Rachel Lau Wan Ching

 6 HUBBY
  Can : No Gung
  Jolin Tsai (Choi Yi Lam)

 5 SWAN SONG
  Can : Tin Ngor Ji Gor
  Tia Ray (Yuen Ah Wai)

 4 A TYPE OF FOREVER
  Can : Yut Jung Wing Yuen
  Joey Yung Cho Yi

 3 THE WIND RISES
  Can : Hei Fung Liu
  Wu Qingfeng (Ng Ching Fung)

 2 REALLY SILLY
  Can : Jun Dik Sor
  Lala Hsu (Tsui Kai Ying)


 1 DISTANCE OF TIME
  Can : Si Gan Dik Yuen Fong
  Jason Zhang (Cheung Kit)
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[2019.04.03] PATRICK TSE RECEIVES HONG KONG FILM AWARD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Patrick Tse pretends to trip and sends everyone into a panic
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Jacqueline Wong, Patrick Tse and Alice Chan at a TVB series production wrap banquet
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Lau Won
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* (2019/04/03) The 38th Hong Kong Film Awards will take place on April 14th at the Hong Kong Cultural Center. Every year aside from the 19 awards, the other two most eye catching awards are the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Professional Spirit Award. The event yesterday announced the recipients of the awards. Patrick Tse Yin will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, while Lau Won will receive the Professional Spirit Award.

Tse Yin starred in films like THE FATHERLESS SON, THE BEAU, PRINCE OF BROADCASTERS, THE PRODIGAL. His show business footsteps also witnessed the development of Hong Kong film history. Tse Yin's neither good nor bad aura that was unique in the film industry not only continued past romantic actor's tradition, his unique personal charm expanded the traditional dramatic range. With his personal charm he shaped Cantonese film classics that appeared in the late 60s. In the late 70s, he performed in many television series. His mature masculine charm was very popular on the small screen, as his character in THE SHELL GAME (1980) remained a classic today. He then returned to the silver screen and starred in CHALLENGE OF THE GAMESTER (CHIN WONG DAU CHIN BA, 1981) and was as glorious as he has always been, as he launched another chapter in his show business career.

Lau Won in 1968 joined the film industry as a stuntman. In the 70s when kung fu comedy film fever rose, Lau Won with the stage name "Fish Head Won" worked on screen with offers galore. In the 90s as kung fu comedy gradually subsided, he returned to his original post as a stuntman and remained even today. After 50 years in the business he still firmly guarded his post and never said quit. He remained seriously professional as he kept elevating his skills. He even became an expert in wire stunts and received the recognition of various action directors. http://paper.wenweipo.com/2019/04/03/EN1904030013.htm
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[2019.04.03] WU KANG-JEN PRAISES HONG KONG FILM EFFICIENCY

Deep Ng is reportedly dating Anita Chui



Ashina Kwok
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Wu Kang-Jen and Charlene Choi
Joey Yung
Gillian Chung
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The Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Taiwan Best Actor Wu Kang-Jen starred THE LADY IMPROPER (FEI FUN SHOO NUI) two nights ago held its premiere at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Center. Wu Kang-Jen said that he learned alot from Ah Sa, Ah Sa returned the favor and praised him as a great actor. Also at the premiere were Emperor Group chief Albert Yeung Sau Sing and his wife, Joey Yung Cho Yi, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Anthony Lau Wing, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Angela Hui Ching Wan, Ken Hung Cheuk Lap, director Tsang Tsui Shan, producers Shaw Kim Chau and Yeung Bo Man.

Ah Sa and Wu Kang-Jen were interviewed together. For his first Hong Kong film Wu Kang-Jen said that he did not have any pressure because he had Ah Sa there. Working with her he learned alot. "I feel the Hong Kong pace is different from Taiwan's, it's very efficiency. Ah Sa is an actor who can put people at ease. Everyday at work I had a lot of fun, I felt like I was in class. They were very professional at work."

Ah Sa also agreed that Hong Kong was all about efficiency and praised Wu Kang-Jen as a great actor. "He isn't just getting a check or a lunch box, or being a star. He wants to be a great actor. (Wu Kang-Jen said that he had no pressure, would that add pressure to you?) With you here do you expect him to slam me, of course he would give praise a little." She said that she has not given herself any pressure because she has given herself too much pressure and could not do anything at all instead. The best part about growing up is having wisdom, she would think of ways to relieve stress and resolve the problem.

Did she invite her boyfriend to the premiere? Ah Sa said, "No, there are so many people here. You are very smart, so you definitely would be able to find her. (You have been caught holding hands already?) That's a little careless and unlucky, in public my boyfriend would get scared. (Would you book a show later?) I don't know, maybe."

Later Ah Sa posted on IG photos of her and Wu Kang-Jen at the movies. In the photo they covered up the screen with their hands. Ah Sa joked that watching their intimate scene was super awkward and she skipped past the entire scene.

Joey said that earlier she wanted to buy a ticket to support Ah Sa's film, but she also wanted to wait until the premiere to watch the film to keep its freshness and mystery. Would she be able to accept the sexy performance in the film? Joey joked that her acting skill was limited. "Being sexy and making a movie are two different things, I can't. My acting is only limited to cartoons and category I films. Suddenly with difficulty this high, I can't handle it. I won't be able to act while worrying about how I look, not to mention all the tapes. I am better off sticking with my day job of singing." Ah Sa with the film was nominated for Best Actress Hong Kong Film Award. Joey said that the entire company has wagered heavily on Ah Sa's victory. The boss even booked a place to celebrate. That night she would cheer her on in front of her television, so Ah Sa would not fee any pressure. As soon as she won she would take a taxi to the celebration!

Gillian Chung Yun Tung two nights ago showed her support for her colleague Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin at THE LADY IMPROPER (FEI FUN SHOOK NUI) premiere. Ah Gil said that her husband was not in Hong Kong. Would she dare to give a sexy performance like Ah Sa? She was not opposed to it. "With a good subject I can give it a try. (Would you have to get past your husband first?) I never ask about that, it's work. I wouldn't pay him any mind. Getting a good character isn't easy, when you have the chance you have to grasp it. You can't say no at every turn, otherwise you don't have to work. (Are you afraid that after you take it your husband would object?) Since I haven't tried it, I might as well give it a try. Of course I would tell him, I wouldn't secretly do it."

She admitted that her husband once asked her not to work, but she felt that she would be very bored at home. She would just play video games. Ah Gil revealed that lately she fell for a mobile phone game and each time she would spend over HK$ 700 on weapons. "After half a month I spent a lot of money, everyday I see the thousand dollar bill. I realized there is a problem. However, I am spending my own money. Today I haven't gone online yet." Her friends have discussed this problem with her, saying that if she bought a handbag she still had something actual in hand. Since she liked to play games, would she become an e-sport athlete? Ah Gil said, "Let me ask first, but the games they play are very hard. Would playing like me be OK?"
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Monday, April 1, 2019

[2019.04.02] FANS REMEMBER LESLIE CHEUNG




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Chan Ka Ho, Chan Suk Fun, Lin Yim Fai, Leslie Cheung's friend and former assistant Kenneth pay their respect
Ben Yuen remembers working with Leslie Cheung in ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL
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The late superstar "Gor Gor" Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing on April 1st 2003, April Fool's Day jumped from the Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental Hotel and ended his short life. Although Gor Gor has already passed for 16 years, his fans have only missed him more. Over the years they have been remembering him in different formats. "Gor Gor's" beloved Daffy Tong Hok Tak every year would eulogize his late love. Tong Tong on social media posted a photo of him and Gor Gor in their youth and quoted two verses from Gor Gor's classic song WIND CONTINUES TO BLOW, "Many happy memories of the past, why not chase them with you".

Fans meanwhile have already turned sorrow into strength as most peacefully remember this idol of a generation. Many fans as usual would remember their idol outside the hotel with flowers. Fans from around the world would send floral arrangement, from the Mainland, Australia, Korea, Japan, Malaysia and other locations flowers would turn into a sea on the wall. Some were heart shaped with the word "Wing", crescent moon shaped and musical note shaped, some even formed the words "Always Remember", "Continue To Love" with flowers, as well as cute version of Gor Gor's image, topless movie stills. Fans even placed music box accessories and stage masks to symbolize that Gor Gor would always belong to the stage. Foreigners sat and listened to Gor Gor's songs in remembrance.

At Central's Edinburgh Place was the "Time of Leslie" mobile display. On the other end was a giant screen that kept playing Gor Gor's stage and Hong Kong Coliseum performance videos. Inside were information about and photos of Gor Gor. Many fans waited in line for the attraction. Around 6:43 PM when Gor Gor jumped, instead of the moment of silence near the Jardine House events took place at Edinburgh Place. Videos of Gor Gor singing were shown. Almost 400 fans held candle shaped lights. Despite the lack of a moment of silence, the remembrance of Gor Gor never changed. Then the evening would continue with performances by Gary Tam Wai Kuen and street singer Judas Law.

April 1st was the 16th anniversary of "Gor Gor" Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's passing. "Gor Gor's" former manager Chan Suk Fun and her son Ka Ho, "Gor Gor's" friend Lin Yim Fai, former assistant Kenneth, Roman Tam (Law Man)'s sisters and hundreds of "Gor" fans arrived at Po Fook Hill early to pay their respect to "Gor Gor".

Although yesterday was not a holiday, the enthusiasm of "Gor" fans remained. Aside from Hong Kong "Gor" fans, hundreds of fans came from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Wuhan, Japan, Korea and other places. The halls of Po Fook Hill was filled with fresh flowers, cards and origami cranes, as "Gor Gor's" classic hits played. "Gor" fans also entered the hall in an orderly fashion as they silently remembered "Gor Gor". "Gor" fans also prepared a heart shaped rose arrangement in the shape of the number 16 to tell "Gor Gor" the 16 years have passed but they still remembered him and continued to love him.
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[2019.04.02] LOUIS KOO FORGETS ABOUT HUNGER AT WORK




Patrick Tam opposes "prisoners" Justin Cheung and others with a baton
Chrissie Chau
Chan Man Na


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Louis Koo, Raymond Lam
Kevin Cheng and Gordon Lam promote P STORM
An ailing Sammi Cheng still shows support for Louis Koo
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The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Louis Cheung Kai Chung and others starred film P STORM (P FUNG BO) will open on April 4th. Two nights ago the actors attended the premiere. Boss and producer Raymond Wong Pak Ming announced the production of G STORM (G FUNG BO). The film's "soul character" Goo Jai will continue to participate. The shoot will start in August but because the content had to be kept secret no detail was known for now. First time addition to STORM, Lam Fung said that due to his busy schedule he would not have time for G STORM. He also said that the most memorable in P STORM was fighting in slippers in prison. Another scene of strangling Sister Na in the narrow space of a helicopter was also difficult!

Lam Fung and Sister Na spoke to the media together. Lam Fung said that the film had many fight scenes. The most memorable was the 20 to 30 person gang fight in prison. Because they could easily slip and fall in slippers, everyone fought on the ground in the end. In other scene he held Chau Sau Na hostage in a helicopter. Sister Na said, "Because of the narrow space in the helicopter, he was afraid of hurting me. He actually suffered just as much from how hard he was strangling me, he had a tougher time than me."

Speaking of G STORM, Lam Fung said, "I probably won't make it, because later I will have to work on BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) and LINE WALKER 3 (SI TOH HUNG JEH 3). In addition this time the character already has a perfect ending. Currently I still have a movie and three series that have not yet been released. Probably even more work will appear later. I hope I can work even harder. (To reclaim what you lost?) Actors are passive, everything depends on fate. (Are you too busy to prepare for a wedding?) Thank you for your concern, only big box office success is good. During the promotion I don't want to talk about my personal life. (Will you make an announcement after the wedding?) I will let it take its natural course, I won't say anything more."

When asked about G STORM, Goo Jai said that he has heard about it but would have to keep the content under wraps. In P STORM Ka Tung and Lam Fung would team up against Goo Jai. Ka Tung said, "I would order my subordinates to hit Goo Jai, I wouldn't do it myself." Goo Jai admitted that this time was the most difficult in the entire film series because he had to take on two gangs alone.

Sammi Cheng Sau Man was ailing but still attended the earlier Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild charity event to support president Goo Jai. "I texted to console her. When I learned from the news that she only had a sip of soup the entire night, how could I not call her right away? At first I thought she wouldn't make it, Wa Jai also came despite his film shoot. I really am very grateful to them." Has Goo Jai be ill at work? "No, my digestive system has always been decent so I very rarely feel ill. However it is more convenient for guys to go. I am used to not eating at work. I often don't eat for 24 hours straight, but I would have no strength for fight scenes. At work I would forget about hunger, my appetite isn't big anyway. I can eat once every two to three hours after work." Ka Tung said that he was afraid of going to strange bathrooms so at work he would try to fast. He did not want to take the risk. Actors have to be able to withstand hunger and endure. Reporters joked that they had special powers. Ka Tung said, "I have thought about donating my body to science. When people die ashes to ashes and dust to dust, I might as well do something for medical science. (Are you afraid of being molested?) I have to be able to feel it first!" Goo Jai agreed with the move as contribution to the next generation.
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