[2021.02.27] PATRICK TAM IS GLAD TO SEE NEW FILM RELEASE

Justin Cheung, Patrick Tam and Adam Pak worry that their film would not have a release date
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Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Justin Cheung Kin Sing and Adam Pak Tin Nam two nights ago promoted their new film BREAKOUT BROTHERS (TOH YUK HING DAI) in Kowloon Bay. They were very happy that cinemas opened up again. Tam Yiu Man pointed out that the film took two years to make. Originally he looked forward to its early December release very much, he never expected that cinemas would be forced to close until now. He said, "At the time I worried that the release would be indefinitely delayed, ultimately everyone put a lot of effort into the production. The entire film reminded me of when we made TWO THUMBS UP (CHUNG FUNG CHEH), at the time I was the youngest actor. Now this time I am the oldest. Everyone's acting is great, each is skilled in his own way. Since I am old I play old and put on senior make up, the make up test took 4 hours. During the shoot putting on and taking off the make up took a long time. Adam often showed off his muscles, Ah Sing had an abalone brush hair, Cheung Kai Chung was even shaped like a refrigerator. Everyone contributed a lot."

Cheung Kin Sing said that BREAKOUT after a few preview screenings ran into forced cinema closure. Although he felt helpless, he could do nothing about it. Thus after the cinemas opened again he immediately went to the movies to observe the audience reaction. He thought that the atmosphere was great, some friends even booked shows to show their support. They said that BREAKOUT had a very Hong Kong flavor, which made him feel very encouraged. Adam admitted that he worried about the film not knowing when its release would be postponed to. Now that finally the audience is able to see it, many friends said that they would go and watch it.

[2021.02.27] ANDY LAU KISSES TSE KWAN HO TO MAKE HIM FEEL BETTER

Tse Kwan Ho locks Andy Lau in a house
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The Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sean Lau Ching Wan and Tse Kwan Ho starred, Herman Yau Lai To directed, Universe invested film SHOCK WAVE 2 (CHAK DAN JUEN GA 2) was this year's Lunar New Year box office champion. Aside from the thrilling explosion scenes, the betrayal scene was also rather exciting. During its shoot the atmosphere was tense and heavy, after which, Wa Jai even offered a kiss to Tse Kwan Ho to "make him feel better".

The film SHOCK WAVE 2 during this Lunar New Year period was the box office champion for 8 days straight and made almost HK$ 10 million! The film had explosion scenes. In it Tse Kwan Ho faced betrayal from childhood friend Wa Jai. Tse Kwan Ho even planned for revenge, locking Wa Jai in a house, slapping him and strapping him to a bomb!

On the day of the shoot, in order to be at their best they kept going over the script before hand. When they shot the slapping scene, the live atmosphere became tense and heavy; however, after Tse Kwan Ho's slap, Wa Jai after finishing the scene had a little fun. He pretended to kiss Tse Kwan Ho to "make him feel better". Laughter was endless on the set and eased a lot of the heavy atmosphere. Speaking of that slap scene, Tse Kwan Ho said, "This scene is very memorable for me. It's about how I punish people who betray me. After learning about the betrayal I would take the traitor to the house. I have a lot of dialogue and the emotional swing is huge. In the story I tie up Lau Tak Wa, put a bomb on him and leave."

Although this scene's emotions were very complex, Tse Kwan Ho praised producer and star Wa Jai for being in full command of his performance. He was able to successfully help every actor. "Wa Jai pays attention to details big and small. Because he started as an actor, he is very concerned with actors' needs. He is also very clear about and knows how to make each actor's performance the most comfortable. My scenes with him are the best, so I can deeply sense that."

[2021.02.26] TAIWAN REJECTS CHARLES AND JACKY HEUNG'S IMMIGRATION APPLICATIONS

Jacky Heung (left)'s wife Bea Hayden (second left) and Charles Heung (right)'s wife Tiffany Chen (second right) are both from Taiwan.  Father and son applied for immigration but were rejected.

Charle Heung on the 9th last month held a hundred day banquet for his granddaughter in Taiwan and invited 200 guests
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China Star boss Charles Heung Wa Keung at the end of last year applied to Taiwan's National Immigration Agency for "immigration via family" with his son Jacky Heung Jor. Yesterday Immigration confirmed through related unit's review, under conditions that were not permitted under Article 22 of the "Regulations Governing Permits for People from Hong Kong and Macau Setting up Residence or Permanent Residence in the Republic of China (Taiwan)" the applications were rejected. According to Taiwan's Liberty Times, both applications were rejected on the basis of "threats to national security". Mrs. Heung, Tiffany Chen Lan, replied to the Taiwan media that one day the truth will come out. If possible they would apply again.

Heung Wa Keung's wife Chen Lan was born in Taiwan. Their son Heung Jor's wife Bea Hayden (Kuo Bi-ting) is also from Taiwan; last year Kuo Bi-Ting gave birth to their daughter Heung Chi (nicknamed Little Milk King). On the 9th last month Heung Wa Keung and his wife held a hundred day banquet in Taiwan for their granddaughter Little Milk King, invited over 200 guests including show business celebrities.

At the time Mrs. Heung Chan Lan posted happy photos from the hundred day banquet on Weibo and revealed that as a Hong Konger, Heung Jor was unable to receive a visa to Taiwan due to the pandemic, Until early September last year when he was able to Taiwan for work, he was able to get a marriage certificate in Taipei with Kuo Bi-ting. On October 1st Little Milk King was born. She even revealed that she and husband Heung Wa Keung arrived in Taipei in early September last year. Under the urging of friends they also got their Taipei marriage certificate 40 years later

VARIETY: Taiwan Denies Residency Visa to Pro-Beijing Producer Charles Heung

[2021.02.26] 200 POUND LOUIS CHEUNG TRIES TO ESCAPE PRISON

Louis Cheung does not need to take a beating, but Justin Chung tortures Adam Pak in the film 
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Adam Pak and Louis Cheung have chemistry after working together many times

Louis Cheung remembers having to crawl through a wet and narrow air vent in the winter

Adam Pak works out more for the shower scene

Adam Pak, Louis Cheung, Patrick Tam, Justin Cheung
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Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Adam Pak Tin Nam and Justin Cheung Kin Sing in the new film BREAKOUT BROTHERS (TOH YUK HING DAI) had many fight and escape scenes. Cheung Kin Sing tortured Pak Tin Nam in the film. Because of many topless scenes, Pak constantly to take a beating without any padding. He joked that it was a huge challenge. Cheung Kai Chung pointed out that at the time his weight was almost 200 pounds. He said that he was like a refrigerator. When he ran and jumped he was very clumsy.

In BREAKOUT BROTHERS, Cheung Kai Chung was a frequent prisoner, Cheung Kin Sing was a prison bully, Pak Tin Nam was a newly arrived rookie. From the beginning he suffered tortures at the hands of Cheung Kin Sing, Patrick Tam Yiu Man and others. Later due to their own reasons they had to leave the prison, thus they began planning the escape together.

In comparison to Pak Tin Nam and Cheung Kin Sing, Cheung Kai Chung was rather relaxed in the film. In this fully masculine film, he was the only one with a beautiful companion!

"Ho Pui Yui was my girlfriend. In the film I was more relaxed, I didn't need to fight or take any beating. However at the time I was gaining weight for another movie, so when I made BREAKOUT my weight was almost 200 pounds. It was the heaviest I have been in my life! During the shoot I was very clumsy. When I watched the playback I felt like I was like a refrigerator. However being an actor is like this, sometimes for the good of the role I would mind dramatic rise and fall in weight."

Cheung Kin Sing and Pak Tin Nam both agreed. Cheung Kin Sing was the actors who could be fat or thin at any moment. He said that this year he needed to be more than 200 pounds for a new film. "Actually neither gaining or losing weight is hard, as long as you have time to prepare for it. The hardest part instead is the scheduling. Whether gaining or losing weight, other jobs in the process would have to be properly accommodate."

The handsome Pak Tin Nam in the film had many topless scenes. Even though the audience would benefit, Pak Tin Nam had no room for padding because he had no clothes on. Thus he would have to take a beating for real. "I remember in one scene Ah Sing hit me, they covered my mouth and nose and used sharp objects to poke my fingernails. At the time I thought whether we would use fake fingers. However in the end for the result I still personally performed the scene."

[2021.02.25] ERIC TSANG: HONG KONG MUSIC STARTS ANEW

Eric Tsang has quite a sense of success as three major record companies' executives appear at Television City

Many music labels' executives and singers attend the event

Hana Kuk, Pakho Chau and Jinny Ng suddenly become humble

Venus Wong says that she would not talk about work with her father in law

Mischa Ip, Mag Lam and Gin Lee are all frequent ViuTV guests
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Hana Kuk and Jinny Ng speak to the media together, with Pakho Chau between them

In the audience, Jinny Ng chats with Stephanie Ho and JW while Hana Kuk sits alone

Eric Tsang and Ho Lai Chuen appear at the press conference with other record companies' executives

Mischa Ip, Mag Lam and Gin Lee look forward to take part in Jade Solid Gold
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Eric Tsang has just taken over as the TVB assistant general manager.  He invited Ho Lai Chuen to take over the music department, and broke the ice with three major record companies.  Yesterday a press conference was held at the Television City and the big three's exectuives attended.

Venus Wong just signed with the Voice last year and says that her father in law's takeover of the company is a good thing.  She is not worried about talks of nepotism, saying that she has always been independent.

The Voice's singers Hana Kuk, Pakho Chau and Jinny Ng gets a shot of confidence from Eric Tsang

Universal, Warner, Sony Music, IFPI (Hong Kong), HKRIA and singers attend "The Music Must Go On" press conference 

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TVB, four major record companies Universal, Warner, Sony Music and EMI (one of the big four EMI was purchased by Universal in 2012) due to royalty issues and internet use rights were in a stalemate for 11 years. After Eric Tsang Chi Wai took over the TVB music business, he and the veteran he urgently called to return, Ho Lai Chuen, negotiated with the "Big Three" and the problem has already been resolved. TVB would fully support the IFPI (Hong Kong) organized "The Music Must Go On" project. Yesterday a press conference was held at TVB. The three major record companies Universal, Warner, Sony Music's executives all sent their singers to attend in a "show of good will", proving with action that TVB and the "Big Three"'s official settlement and the ice breaking of the century. Chi Wai extended a hand of friendship and expressed welcome to each major record company's singer to appear on TVB platforms and spread the positive energy of music. At the same time he did not forget to give a shot of confidence to "the Voice Entertainment" singers, hinting that they would not be "orphans".

At "The Music Must Go On" press conference, aside from IFPI, Hong Kong Recording Industry Alliance, each major record company and music label representatives and their singers in attendance, the focus were on the "Big Three" representatives: Sony Music's Greater Chinese Region general managing director Chan Kwok Wai and the label's singers Phil Lam Yik Hong, Mischa Ip Hau Lam, Universal Record's Great Chinese Region (Hong Kong) general managing director Wong Kim To and the label's singers AGA, Gin Lee, Chan Hoi Wing, Warner Records general managing director Gordon Lee and its labels' singers Mag Lam Yun Tung. "The Voice" singers almost all appeared, including Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei in her first appearance after giving birth, Pakho Chau, Hana Kuk Chi Kiu, Brian Tse Tung Man, Venus Wong Man Yik and others.

Chi Wai in less than a month after becoming the TVB assistant general manager (variety, music production and program) successfully resolved the stalemate with the "Big three". He indeed brought great news to the music scene. On stage he in a friendly manner first thanked the industry's singers and press for their support. He said, "As a Hong Kong television station we have to fully support 'The Music Must Go On' project, we don't get to duck away. I hope even more singers would appear on our music programs. In addition the pandemic has been very hard on everyone, concerts and tours for example can't be done at all. Even small events at shopping centers have no way to be done. Every business and industry are in tough spot. This time 'The Music Must Go On' project would help with employment opportunities. The most important is to spread positive energy, so Hong Kong music can start anew." Chi Wai continued, "This is only the beginning, after today we welcome singers to appear on all TVB platforms and sing. Everyone will be united so Hong Kong music to start over again." The audience responded with enthusiastic applause.

When each record company executive expressed support for the event on the stage, Chi Wai said, "Without your support, TVB is nothing. I hope Hong Kong singers and songs would be like they were before, to be able to go all over the world. TVB as the television platform has a responsibility of passing the torch, and lending out space for everyone to perform." Chi Wai also gave the Voice singers a shot of confidence, stressing that they would continue to be on programs and work with other music units to make good music.

Chi Wai even introduced Ho Lai Chuen as the "music new comer". At his first public appearance after returning to TVB he joked, "I am very scared to be standing on the stage, because I haven't stood on this stage for over a decade. However I feel very happy, like I have returned to past award shows, with so many singers' support." He stated that the first task was to bring all music back!

Chi Wai said that he was very happy. He waited 11 years to finally resolve the crisis. Since he was buddies with each major record company, they clicked right away. "Actually we mutually need each other. Variety programs need singers, singers also need programs that many people watch. It's win-win for everyone. Ultimately singers are welcome at anytime. (Jacky) Cheung Hok Yau called to support me, and agreed that he definitely would come. If he is willing then that's good. Everyone can have the common goal of making good music, so I didn't say too much with the 'Three Majors'. The most important is to bring life to the music scene. Under the pandemic many singers had their arms and legs tied, especially new comers. They need platforms to promote." As for the details of the collaborations, Chi Wai admitted, "We have a lot to talk about, these problems won't be anything big. Nothing can stump us, we should just get it done first."

Chi Wai also said that more music programs will be added and JADE SOLID GOLD will be switched back to better air time. Speaking of the rumored to be halted reality singing show STARS Academy, Chi Wai said that it would continue but other record companies would be invited to participate, the judges line up would be strengthen for the contest standard to be more complete and the program to be more recognizable. "If it would be fixed it would be meaningless!" Would he invite his buddy Alan Tam Wing Lun to be a judge? Chi Wai joked, "Actually he isn't very famous. (Why didn't you ask him to support the event today?) He overslept." Would Tang Chi Wai return to be the chief music producer? Chi Wai said that he would not be the only one, as TVB would work with different creators.

Ho Lai Chuen would take over the management of the Voice Entertainment but did not reveal his title. He said that he was a music new comer. As for the earlier rumors about the Voice, he said that none were true and stressed that the Voice's singers were not neglected. He has met with most of them. They were not worried about competition, but felt that only with competition would there be improvement. They also looked forward to being able to work with different music units from now on. Speaking of giving the Voice the confidence pill, Chi Wai did not forget his humorous side. "One box per person (confidence pill) once it's gone it's gone, but you have to see whether it is expired, ha ha!"

The Voice's "Brother One" Pakho Chau and two "Sister One" Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei and Hana Kuk Chi Kiu yesterday attended "The Music Must Go On" press conference and spoke to the press together. Has Chi Wai's arrival affected them a lot? Pakho responded, "Honestly I haven't received any notice, but when Herman (Ho Jit To) left he told me. As a TVB singer and employee I wish the company would have better development in the future!" As for the executive changes, Pakho said that TVB was a publicly traded company. Changes often happened in big companies. He would sing his songs, play his roles, doing his part would be enough. He has not officially met with the new boss to discuss future projects.

Ng Yeuk Hei said that she has already met with Ho Lai Chuen and Elaine Lok Yi Ling. "I met with them together, just general stuff. I went from having nothing at all. The company raised me." Hana said that she also met with the new boss and looked forward to work together. Were they afraid that their top star positions would be shaky? Pakho said, "Brother One is a label others gave. When I go to work I go to work, no Brother One, Brother Two, Brother Three. The most important is my position at home, now it has gone to my daughter!" Hana also was not afraid of losing her presence, although she pointed out that she has not received any guarantee. "For now I haven't been affected. I am not worried either, I look forward to future development!" As for claims that Ng Yeuk Hei would be willing to renew her contract in order to take back the Voice Sister One position from Hana? Ng Yeuk Hei said, "My contract is under negotiation, but I haven't thought about it at all. It's my first day at work after having the baby, my brain hasn't been able to turn around yet. TVB raised me, Herman raised me, if any side needs help I would help." She also said that actually she was only Sister One at home. With her husband, children, Ho Jit To, Ho Lai Chuen, she was surrounded by people named Ho. Hana said, "I have never been Sister One, so I am not worried. I just want to make good music!"

Last year's JSG Most Popular Male and Female Singer Pakho and Hana denied that after the major record companies and TVB "broke the ice", singers would have more competition. Would they be worried that they would be unable to win this award again? Pakho said, "A full bloom would be good for both viewers and singers. To be able to appear on different platforms wouldn't be a bad thing. When I see other singers play together, I also think of before I got into the business we were very happy to play together. I am also very happy on a big day like today. This is the most important!" Hana also felt that this was a good thing. She believed that TVB's music would be better and better, a full bloom would enable exchanges with different music and singers.

In addition, only signing with The Voice Entertainment as singer last year, Wong Man Yik said that Herman Ho Jit To's departure did not mess up her work plan. Originally she would record her new song before working on a new series. However as her father in law Tsang Chi Wai took over the TVB music business, would she have even more advantage? She said, "I have always put a lot of effort into what I do, I also worked hard on learning to sing, dance and play instruments to elevate myself." She admitted that she was not worried about what others would say. "People who have paid attention to me would notice that I put an effort into work. Of course Father in law's addition to the company is something to be very happy about. The audience would be happy too." Some online half jokingly picked her as the favorite to win this year's Most Popular Female Singer award. Wong Man Yik said, "I would work hard on myself, to show everyone my sincerity." Would she bring her husband Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung to join TVB as well? She said that her husband had no intention to, not to mention that they work on their own. Even during the Lunar New Year visit she did not talk about work with her father in law. She has never mentioned her suggestion in music? Wong Man Yik said, "No, musically I just started like a blank piece of paper. I still have a lot that I have to try. Even as an actor I am still exploring!"

The three major record companies' singers yesterday gathered at TVB. Universal's Gin Lee, Warner's Mag Lam Yun Tung and Sony Music's Mischa Ip Hau Lam spoke to the press together. Gin Lee remembered that once in 2010 she came to Television City to participate in a singing contest with Mag. The last time she was in this studio was almost 5 years ago. Mag also said, "This studio used to be super big, now I feel it's not so big. Maybe we have grown. I was too scared before because it was filled with people. During the contest I was shaking all over!" Ip Hau Lam constantly appeared on ViuTV, but yesterday at TVB she did not feel awkward. Instead she was very happy to be able to appear on different platforms and sing her songs. She would be able to go to both. Gin Lee said that she was very happy because Hong Kong actually did not have too many platforms that was able to share music. Mag also felt that this ecology in music would be very healthy. "It's a win-win situation, I wish for a full bloom!" Would she like to win awards at the Jade Solid Gold Awards again? Mag joked, "I would look forward to it very much, I would try my best!" Gin Lin smiled and answered, "We can, let's play together!"

[2021.02.25] EDDIE PENG GOES WITH THE FLOW

Eddie Peng feels that anyone who contributes to the society can be a super hero
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Eddie Peng's cute on screen son brings the father out of Eddie Peng
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Due to the pandemic, films THE RESCUE and DETECTIVE CHINATOWN 3 postponed their release for a year. As Hong Kong's four wave of the pandemic waned, cinemas opened up again with restrictions. Both films also opened today in Hong Kong. The pandemic messed up many people's plans, THE RESCUE's tar Eddie Peng Yu-Yan admitted that today he would go with the flow. He would try not put to himself in a plan or a framework, as he returned to his realest form. The Dante Lam Chiu Yin directed, Leung Fung Ying produced super giant production THE RESCUE opened today, director Lam Chiu Yin and Peng Yu-Yan's action film fans could not be more excited!

The pandemic caught everyone off guard. Today's Eddie also wanted to return to the natural, the realest condition. He tried to go with the flow and did not want to plan too far ahead. "Now I wouldn't put myself in a specific project or framework. I need to cherish the time I have now, and my relationship with others. I don't need to spend a lot of energy on thinking about the future; acting is what I love, but I wouldn't need to protect it. If you like to draw then draw, if you like to sing I sing."

THE RESCUE was based on actual at sea rescues. This time Eddie in the film played rescue captain Gao, which was just right with Eddie's righteous and healthy image. He analyzed, "What Gao and I have the most in common is our love for our jobs. I like to perform. From characters I find even more challenges, from which I know myself even more; Gao loves the rescue, on duty he selflessly rescues even more people. This passion drives them to make rescues. People like that are very charming. I feel they are the most extraordinary, putting others' lives ahead of their own!"

Some compared the Gao represented rescue team in THE RESCUE to Hollywood super heroes. Eddie agreed. "I feel anyone can be a super hero, as long as they make great contribution to this society. Like front line medical personnel, scientists, rescue teams, they all should receive everyone's heroic encouragement because what they do are very noble!" Does Eddie want to be a super hero? He said, "Maybe Gao in the film is, I am not. I am just an actor. Now I can't be a hero, I need real hero's protection!"

The mystery comedy DETECTIVE CHINATOWN 3 also open today in Hong Kong. DETECTIVE 3 since opening on the Lunar New Year's Day in the Mainland, its box office already made over 4 billion RMB. The film opened on 26 cinemas in Hong Kong.

[2021.02.25] YU MO LIN CALLS WITH CONDITION UPDATE

Yu Mo Lin hopes to be released from the hospital soon
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Experienced actress Yu Mo Lin in November last year was rumored to have been rushed to the hospital ICU for pulmonary fibrosis, her situation was critical and required intubation to help her breath. After over 3 months at the hospital, Yu Mo Lin has been out of danger and now has already been transferred to a regular room for recovery. Yesterday she spoke with Radio Hong Kong DJ Che Suk Mui over the phone.

Yu Mo Lin in the interview sounded hoarse but rather energetic. She revealed that she was able to remove the tubes herself and speak on the phone, but because she has not spoken in several months she was not able to talk for too long. She was also short of breath. Yu Mo Lin hoped to be able to eat soon. She said, "Because now I am on a liquid diet, I hope I can eat. Only with strength can I get up. Now I am still on bed rest and in a diaper. I am already very happy that the doctor lets me talk on the phone. I have already called a dozen people or so." She said that further X-ray would determine whether she would be able to eat. "The doctor said that I have to have X-ray taken to see if I would be able to swallow. If I can't, the fear is that I would choke." She also hoped that she would be released from the hospital soon, but the doctor said that it would still depend on the situation. She had to be able to eat to have the strength to get up. Currently the long term bed rest has injured her back. She thanked everyone for their concern. She would work hard on the recovery and see everyone again!

Che Suk Mui asked Yu Mo Lin to properly rest and recover, feeling that good things happen to good people and wishing her early recovery.