Sean Lau has to wear 70 pound of gear everywhere to dispose explosives
Director Herman Yau has his eyes on every scene's arrangement courtesy of singtao.com
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SHOCK WAVE 2 (CHAK DAN JUEN GA 2) has already opened in
Hong Kong. Best Actor Sean Lau Ching Wan joined the "bomb disposal
force" for the first time and played bomb disposal expert Tung Cheuk
Man. A "bomb disposal" scene that was shot on location in Wan Chai
drew a large crowd of onlookers.
During the shoot, Ching Wan needed to put on the over 70
pound bomb disposal gear numerous times all over Hong Kong. Once Ching
Wan also had to appear on the streets of Wan Chai in the heavy gear in
the scorching heat. He wore a thick explosion protection gear to handle
a terrorist bomb threat. He also ran into a sniper attack in the
middle of it as well.
The shoot used almost 100 cast and crew members, police, anti
terrorist vehicles and ambulances, locked down an entire outdoor park
and drew many onlookers. Lau Ching Wan also stated that this scene was
memorable. "In this scene I not only had to handle a bomb but also
ran into snipers. They started shooting my colleagues. Under the
situation where every second counted, I still had to think of ways to
save my teammates." Ching Wan even joked that he could not tell whether
the swea from the tension on the set or the heat.
Gary Tong was found unconscious at home and passed away yesterday
Tai Chi cannot accept the passing of one of their own.
Joey Yung posts a video with Gary Tong
Gary Tong produced many songs for Mr.
Gary Tong once managed Keeva Mak
Even though his father was an Universal executive, Ronald Cheng does not hold back when something unreasonable happens. courtesy of singtao.com
Vivian Chow says that because she and Gary Tong have the same religious beliefs they would pray together before a show
Tai Chi's Joey Tang says that Gary Tong would not pay too much mind over the Universal incident
Universal Records apologizes for the social media post courtesy of mingpao.com
Famous musician and Tai Chi member Gary Tong Yik Chung
two days ago passed away at age 57. Those who have worked with Gary
like Joey Yung Cho Yi, Vivian Chow Wai Man, Hins Cheung King Hin, Leo
Ku Kui Ke, Keeva Mak Ka Yu, Mr.'s guitarist MJ Tam Kit Ming and Ronny
Lai Chak Yan remembered Gary on social media. Yung Cho Yi sentimentally
wrote, "Wherever Gary was only had good music and a fun time!"
Currently in the Mainland, Yung Cho Yi worked with Gary many
times. Two nights ago she posted a video of her dancing with Gary,
who was on the keyboard, to he song DANCING STREET at a concert.
"Tonight is a little sad." Joey worked with Gary many times over 18
years. "I started working with Gary on the 2003 HEART FADES, Schumann
and LEO at the time thought the first version of song arrangement
didn't reach the theme and decided to ask Gary for help. Finally this
song was not sent for airplay, but became one of the most important
work in my life. It came from Gary's romantic and bold song
arrangement. We also worked together on numerous concerts big and
small, touring different countries. No matter which post Gary was in,
he was just as relaxed, easy going, talented and low key. Quietly he
provided the best music suggestions to us, absolutely would not give
any singer, even musician any hard time or pressure. No matter how
tense the condition or the performance was, wherever Gary was only had
good music and a fun time. Such a great person, his instinct and
passion for music was invaluable. I really can't accept such a sudden
passing. Gary I would always remember your good, may you have a safe
journey."
Hins Cheung King Hin posted a black and white photo of Gary in
the studio. "Gary Gor Gor, thank you for the beautiful music you
brought. From learning about you in record credits during my student
days to finally having the chance to sing songs that you arranged once
I got into the business, even sharing the stage and performing with
you, I am grateful to have the chance to meet you in my life. Thank
you for always making people feel warm and friendly. Thank you for your
stubbornness and persistence toward music whether on the stage or in
the studio. Thank you! Miss you always!"
Gary was the music director for Vivian Chow Wai Man's concerts.
Two nights ago Chow Wai Man posted 3 photos on social media, including
work photos from the 30th anniversary Hong Kong concert, 1994 Taiwan
concert and two years ago Toronto concert. "Dear Gary, miss you
forever!" She remembered Gary in the post, "Gary was a gentle and
polite musician. In 1994 when my first solo concert took place in
Taiwan, he was my music director. In recent years the 30th anniversary
concert in Hong Kong and almost every show on the tour, he was my band
member, and music director for two shows. He accompanied me on this
musical journey, which was especially warm. He gave me a lot of
strength to complete every show. In mid February, the encouraging words
that he sent me, I would always remember them. Thank you Gary!"
Gary was ovce Keeva Mak Ka Yu's manager. Keeva on social
media eulogized her mentor. "Thank you very much for your nurturing
and encouragement all along. I would always miss you. See you in
Heaven, Gary Gor Gor." Irene Wan Bik Ha posted, "I really don't want to
believe this, a super musical talent and a super nice guy, Gary I wish
you have a safe journey! We will always miss you!" Leo Ku Kui Ke
wrote, "Dear Gary R.I.P."
Mr.'s guitarist MJ Tam Kit Ming worked with Gary countless
times and saw him as his mentor. He posted a black and white photo
of Gary resting in the studio on social media. "Maybe I won't be able
to accept this in my lifetime, this person I feel is the best person in
the entire music scene passed away today. Without Gary in the
beginning, Mr.'s music wouldn't achieve the success that we once had."
He also wrote, "Gary, I really never said to you, in my heart I always
thought of you as my teacher. Thank you very much, thank you for
everything you have gone for us, for me. You would always and
forever be in my heart. Teacher, have a safe journey!"
Another member of Mr., Ronny Lai Chak Yan also posted many
photos with Gary. "You rocked my world! Let's jam again later, we
will meet again in the music world."
As artists friends remembered Gary Tong, "Universal Chinese
Classic's" social media posted, "Suddenly I really want to listen to
Tai Chi! RIP Gary tong" and enclosed a link to make purchase. People
online criticized the site for trying to get rich off the dead. Ronald
Cheng Chung Kei also posted, "Universal Record do you XXX have any
humanity?!"
"Universal Chinese Classic" site saw the public outrage and
rushed to remove the post. The entire special page was removed as
well, but the internet turned their rage to other Universal Record
special pages. Universal Record issued an apology. "Universal Record
hereby first apologizes to everyone. We have already solemnly handled
this matter, upon learning about the matter those involved have been
severely punished. From now on we would cautiously handle our social
media platform content. We express deep regret and sorrow over Mr.
Tong Yik Chung's passing."
Even though Eddie Cheung is just guest starring he still arrives early on the set to prepare courtesy of on.cc
As the novel coronavirus pandemic wanes, the Hong Kong
film industry is waking up from its "long silence" as recently most
films announced their productions. Two nights ago Patrick Tam Yiu Man,
Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and Eddie Cheung Siu Fai appeared at Central
for an all new crime film. Siu Chai's fans even organized and stood
afar in support of their idol. In order to keep any story from being
spoiled, the crew often reminded pedestrians no photos.
Ah Tam arrived in a vehicle and darted into an alley to begin a
chase with Siu Chai. Perhaps because he wanted to concentrate on his
character, Siu Chai was rather quiet all night. Ah Tam who just finished
a Mainland series with Raymond Lam Fung was obviously slimmer than
before. Turning 52 in the middle of the month he successfully "lost
age" and appeared to be in decent shape. Cheung Siu Fai this time
would be a guest star in the film. Always serious, he arrived early to
prepare, for make up and costume fitting. He was quite professional.
Lokman Yeung, Cherry Ngan and BabyJohn Choi witness each other from being green to mature. courtesy of singtao.com
The BabyJohn Choi Hon Yik, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, and
Lokman Yeung starred THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI) was released in 2013
to commercial and critical success. Its sequel THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING
(KONG MO PAI 3) 8 years later finally surfaced. Three actors went from
being green to mature, but the price of growing up may be compromising
with reality. They all said that they have been lost, but fortunately
they were able to find themselves.
Choi Hon Yik, Ngan Cheuk Ling, and Lokman Yeung worked together
again on THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING (KONG MO PAI 3). All three said that
the others were more mature than before. When they worked together they
had even more chemistry. They all said that from THE WAY WE DANCE to
THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING, the entire cast and crew all grew up. However
in the process inevitably they would be lost at times. BabyJohn said
that last year due to the pandemic, the feeling of lost was very heavy.
"The pandemic made the entire social atmosphere very confusing. When
everyone thought the situation would be a little better, they then would
realize that they would have nothing. The entire industry was very
dead. Our group of friends would want to make something ourselves,
when we did we realized that it would work. So having a group of
friends with the same interests is very important." Ngan Cheuk Ling
pointed out that her grasp was very tight on her pursuit of art. Even
with many big waves rolling around, she would not be easily washed away.
The most important was to believe in herself. Lokman said, "Lost is a
very mysterious condition, you have to experience lost to be able to
adjust anew. You need to find your own value within, be certain of
yourself before you would be able to go over this wave. However the
next wave may be on the way, you have to be able to find yourself at
any moment."
Yau Hok Sau in the film played a reporter. In the film he asked
Ngan Cheuk Ling a question, "Do you want to be famous or able to walk
around freely?" In the film she did not respond. In reality did they
feel fame and freedom could not co-exist? They agreed that the times
were different, stars and viewers both live in the same place. Who
said anyone famous could not freely walk around? BabyJohn said, "I feel
in this business a culture is slowly building. Stars and viewers both
live in the same place. Everyone can co-exist. When someone asks me
if they can get a picture, when I am not at work I would usually
agree. Sometimes when I am at a restaurant, if you come over and greet
me I would even recommend to you what's good there. So you really
don't need to take photos in secret, everyone can exist together
naturally."
Ngan Cheuk Ling admitted that at the beginning she was not too
used to being recognized or secretly photographed, but now she is
already much more relaxed. Sometimes she would have some fun with it.
"Actually it depends on whether you are used to it or not. At the
beginning I wasn't used to it. Suddenly out of the blue someone
appeared to take your photos and chat with you, I would feel whether
the other person had any goal or intention. Would I need to play the
other person's impression of me? Later I learned to relaxed, actually
many viewers are very friendly. We can chat. They are able to say my
name because they pay attention to my work." The KING MAKER formed
group MIRROR's member Lokman perhaps had even more experience. "I am
not used to chatting with strangers, sometimes after a word or two I
wouldn't know what to say. However the other people would keep talking
and I would feel a little awkward. However being recognized and asked
for a photo were OK. Sometimes when I run into viewers who are too
passionate I would be frightened. Once I was out with friends,
someone loudly called my name and smacked my shoulder. Because he
really was passionate, I thought I knew him. Even my friends thought
we were very close. When they heard I didn't know him they thought it
was very funny."
The family has set up a time for the public to pay respect to Ng Man Tat courtesy of singtao.com
courtesy of mingpao.com
Ng Man Tat passed away on the 27th. The funeral
council representative Tin Kai Man yesterday issued Brother Tat's
obituary. Services will begin on March 7th (Sunday) at the Universal
Funeral Parlor in Hung Hom. The ceremony will be Christmas, with the
farewell ceremony the next day. The remains will then be transported
to Cape Collinson Crematorium for cremation.
Per the family the services will be open between 6 to 7 PM for
the public to pay their respect to Brother Tat. From 7:30 PM to 8:30
PM the service and the prayer ceremony, the March 8th farewell ceremony
and cremation ceremony will be private. Only friends and family will
be invited and no public arrangement will be made. Those planning to
attend must follow the pandemic restrictions, wear masks and follow the
funeral's pandemic arrangements. The family stated that no person,
organization have been granted the right or permitted to, in any format
and through any channel accept monetary gifts or hold any memorial event.
Tin Kai Man said that he has not notified Stephen Chow Sing Chi
in regards to Ng Man Tat's funeral and did not know whether he would be
in Hong Kong then. He also said that everyone would have to consider
if Chow Sing Chi's appearance would bring any inconvenience. Thus Chow
would be the one to decide whether he would attend or not.
10 CRAYON SHIN-CHAN 2020
AKA: CRAYON SHIN-CHAN THE MOVIE: CRASH! GRAFFITI KINGDOM AND ALMOST FOUR HEROES
d. Takahiko Kyogoku
Japanese Animation
Rating : IIA
Length : 104 mins.
Opening December 17 2020 (POSTPONED)
Opening February 18 2021 (Preview)
Trailer : https://youtu.be/LakjxJehTI4
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Floating Kingdom "Rakugaki Kingdom" is powered by graffiti. However, it is facing energy shortage because fewer and fewer people draw on Earth. To save the Kingdom, Minister of Defense summons army to Kasukabe and force children to draw. At the same time, Shin-chan receives a "Miracle Crayon", which can bring graffiti to life. Thus, he tries to fight back with his drawings to save Kasukabe. But dark clouds gather during the fight and threatening graffiti's life since they will melt in water! Can they save Kasukabe and Rakugaki Kingdom?
9 BREAKOUT BROTHERS
Can : Toh Yook Hing Dai
d. Mak Ho Bong
Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Louis Cheung Kai Chung,
Adam Pak Tin Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing,
Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Hanna Chan,
Tyson Chak, Wong Chi Ho, Christine Ng Wing Mei
Rating : IIB
Length : 90 mins.
Opening December 3 2020 (POSTPONED)
Opening February 18 2021 (Preview)
Opening February 25 2021
Trailer : https://youtu.be/P1U5siLhVKM
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Chan Ho Ching has been a petty criminal all his life and actually somewhat enjoys his life in prison. On a day like any other, he learns that his mother is severely ill, and he's the only one who can save his mother's life by donating his kidney. He begs warden Tang to let him out on parole so that he can help his mother, but warden Tang is not willing to take that risk, as he?s aiming for a promotion. Ho Ching is desperate to save his mother, and decides to join forces with new inmate Mak to plan a prison break. In order for the plan to work, they have to befriend the most powerful man in the prison, Big Roller. Big Roller had a previous aggrievance with Mak, but in order to attend his daughter's wedding, he agrees to join forces with them.
Three prisoners who did not know each other at first, plan a prison break together. Mak uses his architectural knowledge to plan an escape using the building structural plans; Ho Ching uses his pick-pocketing skills to obtain whatever tools they need; and Big Roller uses his influence within the prison in order to cover up their escape route.
In the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is their planned date of escape, they must not let the warden discover their tracks, but they also have to go against Scar, another powerful prisoner who is set to jeopardize their plan.
Can : Siu Suk Dik Ching Yun Jik
d. Chen Yu Hsun
Liu Kuan-ting, Patty Lee, Duncan Chou
Rating : IIA
Length : 119 mins.
Opening December 10 2020 (Preview) (POSTPONED)
Opening January 21 2021 (POSTPONED)
Opening February 25 2021
Trailer : https://youtu.be/dNPVoJpL-MU
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Hsiao-chi is a young woman who always rushes and gets things done quickly. However, she has made no progress in her love life and remains single in her late twenties. Every day, Hsiao-chi repeats the same work at the counter in the post office. Amongst all sorts of customers who Hsiao-chi has to deal with is a bus driver called Tai; Tai is as slow as a sloth and comes to Hsiao-chi in the post office to send a letter by ordinary delivery every day. Longing for a romance, Hsiao-chi cannot believe that handsome Wenson chats her up and asks her out. As Valentine's Day is approaching, Hsiao-chi looks so much forward to going on a date she has dreamt of, but to her astonishment, Valentine's Day has disappeared when she wakes up from sleep!
8 THE RESCUE
Can : GUNG GUP GAU WOON
Lit : EMERGENCY RESCUE
d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Ian Wang Yanlin, Xin Zhilei, Lan Yingying,
Wang Yutian, Xu Yang, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Li Mincheng,
Zhang Guoqiang, Guo Xiaodong, Wei Daxun, Joy Liu Yichun
Rating : IIA
Length : 139 mins.
Opening February 6 2020 (Postponed)
Opening December 18 2020 in Mainland China
Opening February 25 2021
Site : https://www.emp.hk/en/production/recent-hits/the-rescue
[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
The film focuses on an emergency rescue operation and his pilot girlfriend, whose team find courage and camaraderie in adversity.
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
As the first Chinese film about rescue at sea, "The Rescue" is a touching story based on the China Rescue & Salvage (CRS). The alarm went off at the base. An emergency occurred on an offshore drilling platform that caused it to capsize and go under. The Emergency Response Unit raced against the clock in a chopper rescue mission amidst dangerous explosions and a raging fire. The captain of the Unit Gao Qian must work seamlessly with his chopper pilot Zhao Cheng to rescue survivors using the most maverick and dangerous tactics.
7 DETECTIVE CHINATOWN 3
d. Chen Sicheng
Wang Baoqiang, Liu Haoran, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Tony Jaa,
Masami Nagasawa, Shota Sometami, Tadanobu Asano,
Honami Suzuki, Tomokazu Miura, Roy Chiu, Janine Chang Chun-Ning,
Shawn Xiao Yang, Wendy Zhang Zifeng, Shang Yuxian
Rating : IIA
Length : 136 mins.
Opening January 24 2020 (Preview)
Opening February 6 2020 (Postponed)
Opening February 25 2021
Trailer : https://youtu.be/Qk8uKYYkaQ8
[ WARNER BROTHERS CANADA ]
Chinatown detectives Tang Ren and Qin Feng head to Tokyo to join Japanese investigator Noda Hiroshi on a high-profile case involving the murder of a powerful businessman...and the prime suspect is the president of the lethal Black Dragon Gang. But they're not the only ones taking on the challenge, as detectives from "CRIMASTER World Detective Rankings" also converge in Tokyo to help catch the killer.
6 THE MOVIE DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA MUGEN TRAIN
d. Haruo Sotozaki
Japanese Animation
Rating : IIB
Length : 117 mins.
Opening November 12 2020
Trailer : https://youtu.be/jzgc98gIwlw
[ MCL CINEMAS ]
Falling forever into an endless dream...
Tanjiro and the group have completed their rehabilitation training at the Butterfly Mansion, and they arrive to their next mission on the Mugen Train, where over 40 people have disappeared in a very short period of time.
Tanjiro and Nezuko, along with Zenitsu and Inosuke, join one of the most powerful swordsmen within the Demon Slayer Corps, Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, to face the demon aboard the Mugen Train on track to despair.
5 MONSTER HUNTER
d. Paul W.S. Anderson
Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, Ron Perlman
4 WONDER WOMAN 1984
d. Patty Jenkins
Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal
3 THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING
AKA : THE WAY WE DANCE 3
Can : Kong Mo Pai 3
d. Adam Wong Sau Ping
Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Yeung Lok Man,
Lydia Lau King Man, Heyo Fok, Leander Lau Ho Lan, Afuc
Rating : IIB
Length : 129 mins.
Opening November 22 2020 at the Golden Horse Film Fesival
Opening February 18 2021 https://youtu.be/Ndl0hPu3u08
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
The Kowloon Industrial District is home to many of Hong Kong's artists, including rapper Heyo, YouTuber Alan, rising star Hana, and dancer. However, the government is preparing the area for gentrification. The group from 'The Way We Dance' were invited to participate in a publicity stunt to transform the district into a 'Dance Street'. Alan points out that this is an opportunity to garner support from the public. Meanwhile, Heyo’s master Afuc is planning a revolution...
2 SOUL
d. Peter Docter, Kemp Powers
Disney Pixar Animation
English Voices: Jaime Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton
Cantonese Voices: Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi
1 SHOCK WAVE 2
d. Herman Yau Lai To
Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Ni Ni,
Tse Kwan Ho, Philip Keung Ho Man, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Marc Ma Yu-Ke
Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Timothy Cheng Chi Sing, Timmy Hung Tin Ming,
Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Ling Man Lung,
Raymond Chiu Wing Hung, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik,
Cheung Chun Kit, Zhang Yang
Rating : IIB
Length : 117 mins.
Opening December 24 2020 (POSTPONED)
Opening February 18 2021
Trailer : https://youtu.be/jB-zFg8IcG0
[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
When a bomb went off unexpectedly during a police operation to disarm it, Poon Shing-Fung, a bomb disposal officer, got caught in the blast and thus lost one of his legs. Poon decided to leave the police service. Three years later, the police suspect Poon, who was found in a coma at the spot of a terrorist bombing attack, of being involved in several bombing attacks in the past two years. Poon can hardly remember his past and even his own identity due to Post Traumatic Amnesia. He plans to escape to find out the truth.
Meanwhile, knowing the terrorist organization's schemes of destroying Hong Kong landmarks, Poon, as the key person between the police and the terrorist organization, would possibly save or destroy lives of the innocent civilians in the city...
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