Wednesday, October 28, 2026

[2026.10.29] CHUNG SUET YING HOPES THE GOLDEN HORSE AWARD NOMINATIONS WOULD BRING NEW FILM BOX OFFICE SUCCESS

Competing for the Golden Horse Best Actress with DOUBLE HAPPINESS, Jennifer Yu says that she is not too confident

Yeung Wai Lun and Chung Suet Ying exchange fire on the spot
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The Yeung Wai Lun (left) and Chung Suet Ying (right) starred WE ARE BORN GOOD receives 9 Golden Horse Awards nominations, which hopefully will help the box office

Jennifer Yu (right) picks "Dad" Tin Kai Man (left) to win the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor Award

Ho Cheuk Tin wants to invite Gardner Tse to guest star in his situation series

Tommy Chu (right) goes on a movie date with his girlfriend Kiki (left)
courtesy of mingpao.com

Best Actresses Jennifer Yu Heung Ying and Chung Suet Ying both have been nominated for the Golden Horse Film Award. WE ARE BORN GOOD (SIN NAM SHUN NUI), the film starring Chung Suet Ying held its premiere the night before. Yu Heung Ying also "made her presence felt" and joked that she was not here to spy on the enemy but purely appreciate the film. Chung Suet Ying pointed to the film was also nominated for Best Narrative Feature at the same time. She has been looking forward to attending the award ceremony with the team the most, and hoped that the 9 nominations would be able to drive the box office.

The film WE ARE BORN GOOD received 9 nominations at the "63rd Golden Horse Award", on the previous night actors Chung Suet Ying and Alan Yeung Wai Lun attended the charity premiere. The two each with this film would compete for the Golden Horse Awards Best Actor and Best Actress the next month in Taipei on the 22nd. Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Yu Heung Ying also came to "make her presence felt". Also nominated with the film DOUBLE HAPPINESS for the Golden Horse Awards Best Actress this year, she was asked whether she came to observe the performance of the enemy Chung Suet Ying. She said that she purely came to enjoy the film, "Because Alan (Yeung Wai Lun) and Chung Suet Ying have been nominated, I have been looking forward to it. As soon as I found out about the premiere I immediately said I would come! (Would you like to work with them?) Of course!" She said that she was very surprised to be nominated, admitted that she did not have much confidence in winning the award but had confidence in her Papa in the film, Tin Kai Man. "He has already won the Taipei Film Festival, so I think he can win this time! (Have you picked out what you would wear?) I have to get into shape first, the most important is to be pretty." In addition, Yu Heung Ying's domestic help suddenly quit. She was left a little shorthanded with taking care of her family. Fortunately the film that was originally scheduled has been postponed, so she could personally raise her child and take care of the household chores. "The maid said that she had an emergency and returned home. Actually she owed 5 figures in debt, even debt collectors have come to collect. I immediately handled the matter and did not suffer any loss. Experiencing something like this for he first time, I feel fooled and heartbroken."

As for the first time Golden Horse Award Best Support Actor nominees Tin Kai Man, he admitted that everyone's optimism about him winning at his first try has made him feel stressed. "My daughter in the film Yu Heung Ying is very filial, she would support me at any time. If I don't have an award in the end it would be very embarrassing. The most ideal would double happiness to match the film title."

The WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL (NGOR MOON BUT SI SUP MOR) Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor nominee Anson Kong Ip Sang saw him as strong competition. Tin Kai Man joked, "He is very strong too, obviously dropping a class to crush an old man like me. He is blatantly the male lead but jumped over to compete. However everyone is happy, no one knows how it will turn out yet."

The Ho Cheuk Tin directed HOY TV situation series KEEP CALM AND CALL PO ON had a peak rating of 4.9 points for its premiere. He did not dare to say he was pleased, as he hoped to continue to chase good results. "Only the premiere had 4.9 points is useless. I have to keep performing well. Hopefully the rating would climb again and be able to be maintained." Two nights ago he ran into Gardner Tse Kwan Ho and hoped to talk to him about guest starring. "I would like to work with many people, hoping to add more episodes so I could look for different actors to perform." Was he confident that KEEP would be able to defeat other stations Ho Cheuk Tin said that he has never thought about that, the most important would be having more viewers and more advertisers; then he would have even more funding to make even more episodes. The fat wallet was the most important. KEEP posted 4 episodes online at once. He thought that the television station arranged for that strategy. He has paid attention to the online reaction and would be willing to accept both positive and negative comments. It was a great learning opportunity. "It's my first time making a situation series. The budget is tight and the show is experimental in nature. Maybe the audience would feel the lighting and the color would be a little short. I would learn from the experience and look for even richer resource to do better and fix up the details a little more."

Chu Pak Hong two nights ago showed his support with his outside the business girlfriend Kiki on a date, and revealed that the new relationship has been in development for over a year and become steady. "The last time we posted a photo together for the one year anniversary of us dating, I never thought that it would catch attention and end up in entertainment news." He joked that under the nourishment of love, his luck grew as he on the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actor. He praised his girlfriend for being lucky for him. When would they get married? Chu Pak Hong said that he would first work hard on maintaining the relationship, as they had a lot to integrate. He believed that as long as the relationship would be well maintained, it naturally would bear fruits. Chu Pak Hong revealed that his girlfriend was half an industry insider, due to work they have known each other for awhile. He discovered hat she was not only pretty, but also direct, filial and loving. "I found someone who knows about my past and is willing to accept my present. Her life is very simple, she wouldn't have any prejudice due to my appearance or past. She opened her heart to understand me, which is very valuable in this time and age." He did not dare to ask his girlfriend what she liked about him, as he was afraid that he would have pressure. He knew that he had a lot to learn from his girlfriend. "At work I get easily frustrated. She would listen very patiently so I can see what kind of shape I am in through her."

In addition, when asked whether Chung Suet Ying had the confidence to win Best Actress again, she said, "My personal request is very simple; because the film has been nominated for Best Narrative Feature, I am looking forward to going together as a team the most." Speaking of whether the film's multiple nominations would give her confidence at the box office, she said, "I hope they can be converted to the box office and attract more audiences." Her other film GOOD TRIP (NGOR AH DEH SEUNG LUI HUNG) is in release now, but she disagreed with the idea of "fighting herself". She said that it has become a "win win" opportunity, as she hoped that viewers would support both films.

Yeung Wai Lun said that with many good films in release at the same time, they could create a movie going atmosphere for the people. They joked that if WE ARE BORN GOOD's box office would be ideal, they would push co-star Lo Chun Yip (Siuyea) to give "benefits". Yeung Wai Lun said, "Due to the length of the film, the director cut many of Siuyea's confidential scenes, which are waiting for the opportunity to see the light of day." He revealed that in the film he had action scenes with Chung Suet Ying. With a sharp weapon in his hand, he was very worried that he would hurt Chung Suet Ying by accident. He praised her for taking a lot of risks, indicating that she was not worried about getting hurt. Tommy Chu Pak Hong earlier wished for Yeung Wai Lun to win the Golden Horse Best Actor, in exchange for Yeung Wai Lun to take him to dinner for half a year. He said, "Whether I win or not I would, brothers are for a lifetime. The most important for getting together for meals is being happy." He also joked that his figure was poor, so he had to put some thought into what he would wear to the award show.

In addition, the Golden Horse Executive Committee announced yesterday this year's jury lineup. Sylvia Chang Ai-chia will be the president of the jury. She has personally been nominated for the Golden Horse Award up to 21 times, covering the director, the original screenplay, the adapted screenplay, actress, supporting actress and other categories, and even won the Golden Horse Best Actress 3 times. Becoming the jury president again after 15 years, Chang Ai-chia was happy to say that everyone's enthusiasm has not faded and she was looking forward to getting together again.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

[2026.10.28] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 2026

For the week starting Saturday, October 24 2026 (Week 43)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART


  5 SMILING GIRL'S INNER THOUGHT
  Can : Siu Nui Sum Si
  Biu Mui Mona

  4 SOUL OF LONGING
  Can : Si Lim Dik LIng Wan
  SULIS

  3 FIGHT CLUB
  MIRROR

  2 SUGARPROOF
  Can : Gai Tong Sut Bai
  Kaho Hung


  1 SKSKZAZA
  COLLAR

[2026.10.28] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 2026

For the week ending Sunday, October 25 2026

PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE -WALPURGISNACHT RISING- MOVIE POSTER

10 PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE -WALPURGISNACHT RISING-
    d. Akiyuki Shinbo, Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 120 mins.
  Opening August 2026 in Japan
  Opening October 8 2026

THE MAGE POSTER

  9 THE MAGE
  Can : SUP FONG FAT SI
  Lit : SCAVENGER PRIEST
    d. Danny Pang Fat, Oxide Pang Chun
    Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Iman Taheri, Carlos Chan Ka Lok
      German Cheung Man Kit, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Sabrina Ng Bing,
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 97 mins.
  Opening July 3 2026 at the 30th Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival
  Opening September 14 2026 at the Bangkok International Film Festival
  Opening October 8 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/x0dCziepGSg
  Site : https://www.bifan.kr/eng/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=8219&sc_category_seq=9002&sc_num=1&actEvent=view

[ THE 30TH BUCHEON FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL ]
    In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once "paved with gold," had fallen into a state of broken order and rampant crime. Man Zi-Keung, a worker, is determined to rewrite his fate. After meeting flight attendant Lok Ka-Yuen, the two join forces to commit a heist, seizing a huge sum of money. This success drives Man Zi-Keung to ever greater extremes, pushing him and wealthy businessman Chan Fai-Yin deeper into a vortex of escalating confrontation. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Kwan So-San persist in investigating Man Zi-Keung. With the two police forces joining hands, the clash between good and evil is on the verge of eruption. In Hong Kong's East Forest Park, scavenger Lan Pui Ching discovers a hanging corpse that triggers memories of a tragic mistake thirteen years earlier. Once a spirit medium, she manipulated a young girl into suicide for money, leaving her haunted by guilt and visions of restless souls.

    Now seeking redemption, Lan collects strange objects believed to carry the spirits of those who died unnatural deaths. When police officer Huang Ming investigates a series of suspicious "accidents," he repeatedly encounters her at the scenes. Through her connection with the dead, Lan reveals that these deaths are actually murders carefully disguised as mishaps.

    Together they must confront a terrifying supernatural truth before they become the killer's next victims.

[ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FILMART 2025 ]
    In his first acting role in The Mage, Taheri plays the logically- minded chief of police who is at loggerheads with the titular mystic, played by Ho, while investigating a series of mysterious crimes.

BANG DREAM! AVE MUJICA PRIMA AURORA POSTER

  8 BANG DREAM! AVE MUJICA PRIMA AURORA
    d. Kodai Kakimoto
    Japanese Animation
  Length : 82 mins.
  Opening October 16 2026 in Japan
  Opening October 22 2026
  Opening October 8 2026

RESIDENT EVIL MOVIE POSTER

  7 RESIDENT EVIL
    d. Zach Cregger
    Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser

BIRD OF PARADISE MOVIE POSTER

  6 BIRD OF PARADISE
  Can : Ma Yeung Nin Wa
    d. Joey Wu Chui Yi
    Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling),
      Peter Chan Charm Man, Yeung Nga Man, Jayden Cheung Dik Man
    Rating : IIA
    Length : 95 mins.
    Opening May 10 2026 (Preview)
    Opening June 13 2026 at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival
    Opening July 19 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival
    Opening at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival
    Opening August 21 2026 (Preview)
    Opening October 23 2026
    Trailer : https://youtu.be/tUU9ZifYLC8
    Trailer : https://youtu.be/l5zAT2MSREk
    Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/bird-of-paradise

[ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ]
    Mrs. Yeung has spent years holding a Hong Kong household together, managing a checked-out husband, a demanding teenage son, and the thousand thankless tasks that keep a family running. Then she secretly signs up for pole dancing, and something dangerous happens: she starts having fun. What looks like a midlife lark turns shockingly physical, closer to martial arts than play, demanding strength and nerve she didn't know she had. As the lessons reawaken a self she had quietly shelved, the accommodating wife-and-mother act becomes harder to keep up. Joey Wu's first feature turns domestic frustration into bright, nimble comedy, handing Catherine Chau a gloriously physical role as a woman who decides that disappearing politely is no longer on the schedule. Veteran Elaine Jin lends major support.

[ 28TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
    Yuen is a stereotypical housewife, her days dulled by endless domestic routines. By chance, she stumbles into the dazzling world of pole dancing, where she embarks on a secret journey - one she keeps hidden from her conservative husband, Lam, and her son, Heng. As colour slowly returns to her life, she forms an unexpected friendship with her much young classmate. Meanwhile, Fung-mei, the 70-year-old grandmother with a heart of a young lady, falls prey to a scam while searching for love on dating app. Forced to move into Yuen's home, her arrival stirs up even more chaos to the already strained family.

[ 7TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION GROUP ]
    Eagerly wanting to have a last bloom of her youth, Mama Yeung conceals her stubborn husband and rebellious son, and steps into the new splendid world of pole dance. Yet, this secret has been accidentally revealed, putting her into a dilemma between fulfilling her family's needs and pursuing her dream...

SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM MOVIE POSTER

  5 SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM
    d. Steve Cox, Matthew Walker
    British Animation
    English Voices: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Nina Sosanya

WHALEFALL MOVIE POSTER

  4 WHALEFALL
    d. Brian Duffield
    Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz

STREET FIGHTER MOVIE POSTER

  3 STREET FIGHTER
    d. Kitao Sakurai
    Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang,
      Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes,
      Eric Andre, Andrew Schulz, Vidyut Jammwal, Orville Peck,
      Don Lee, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Jason Momoa, Olivier Richters,
      Hirooki Goto, Mel Jrnson, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanoski

CLAYFACE MOVIE POSTER

  2 CLAYFACE
    d. James Watkins
    Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, David Dencik,
      Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll, Joshua James




GOOD TRIP MOVIE POSTER

  1 GOOD TRIP
  Can : Ngor Ah Deh Seung Lui Hung
  Lit : My Dad Wants To Travel
    d. Norris Wong Yee Lam, Wong Hoi
    Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying,
      Philip Keung Ho Man, Yoyo Mung Ka Wai,
      Stanley Yau Si Chun, THAIMAY, Philip Ng Wan Lung
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 108 mins.
  Opening September 17 2026
  Opening September 25 2026 (SPECIAL SCREENING)
  Opening September 30 2026 at the Pingyao International Film Festival
  Opening October 15 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/m5vB-wu6RSY

[ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FINANCING FORUM WORK-IN-PROGRESS PROJECT ]
    Shan, an art assistant, juggles responsibilities on the film set and at the hospital, where she cares for her father, Kueng, who has cancer. During her time at the hospital, Shan is tasked by the crew to collect a big bowl from the prop-studio. At her father's request, they discreetly leave the hospital together, embarking on an unexpected journey from the studio to Macau, and subsequently to Okinawa, allowing Kueng to address his unfulfilled wishes. Following his peaceful passing, Shan inherits not only memories but also a lasting sense of courage, optimism, and imaginative spirit that sustains her throughout life.

[ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ]
    Starring Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying, this Hong Kong comedy drama follows a film assistant who sneaks her dying father out of hospital to fulfil his last wish for an impromptu trip to Japan. Mabel Cheung serves as producer for Wong, winner of best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her 2019 debut My Prince Edward, and Wong Hoi, who produced Wong's second feature The Lyricist Wannabe. Backed by Hong Kong Film Development Council's Directors' Succession Scheme, Good Trip is presented at the HKIFF Industry Project Market at Filmart.

[2026.10.28] BLAMING HER DISOBEDIENT MOUTH, CHARLENE CHOI WAITS FOR HER HUSBAND TO HELP HER SLIM DOWN

Charlene Choi denies that she is dressed to dispel pregnancy rumors
courtesy of mingpao.com

Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin (Ah Sa) yesterday attended the "SASA LADIES' PURSE DAY 2026" press conference, responded to the "pregnancy" mystery, and revealed the preparation of Twins' December concert and "ticket debt" troubles.

The press conference of "SASA LADIES PURSE DAY 2026" was held yesterday. The image ambassador Ah Sa introduced that the event will be held on November 8 at Shatin Racecourse. The guest performer would be her good friend Kenny Kwan Chi Bun. Ah Sa joked, "I'm looking forward to seeing how he would look in pink and a hat!"

Ah Sa recently became involved in a pregnancy mystery. When asked whether she was dressed to dispel rumors, she smiled and said that she did not deliberately do so. "It's very normal, the waist is exposed or it's not exposed!"

Although Twins will be performing concerts in mid-December, Ah Sa said that she has not yet returned to the fittest figure because she has been making the film TASTE OF JOY (SIK JU SEUNG). In the film she played a food critic and had to eat nonstop; originally they would work for 15 hours a day. On a rare day of finishing early, Raymond Lam Fung immediately asked her to go for Omakase. She originally wanted to spend time with her husband, but then took her husband to dinner with her anyway. Lam Fung smiled and envied her for "not getting fat no matter how much she eats", Ah Sa chuckled and said that she has been "able to cover it" and pointed out even he "respectfully" said that she and his wife have been able to eat the most among people he knew.

In order to prepare for the concerts, Ah Sa has begun to practice. She stated that she was not aiming to be very thin, but still hoped that she could train her arms to have curves. The reporter smiled and asked whether he fitness coach husband was responsible for designing the exercise plan, she said, "I have asked him and also begun to exercise, only my mouth has not been too obedient. I cannot keep from eating. I have been working hard to store fat, which I am waiting for my husband to help eliminate; but he doesn't like me being too thin!" She said that she would not find another coach. Twins would perform concerts in December, and next month she will also work with Gillian Chung Yun Tung (Ah Gil). Ah Gil has seemed to be able to get fat and thin easier than her, she said, "She can, I always say being healthy is the most important. Thin or fat, medium sized bodies are all beautiful in their own ways!"

Ah Sa has also recently been worried about "ticket debt". In addition to her own concerts, many friends also asked her to order Joey Yung Cho Yi's concert tickets. "It is really a wave after another. I am not even done with my own yet and I am being chased for Ah Jo (Yung Cho Yi)'s tickets. I have already refused to order tickets of other companies, now I still need several hundred tickets. I have said that I would only write it down but dare not to make any promise. I really have to ask the boss, as I have difficulties with even just 10 tickets. I don't dare to bother Ah Jo herself."

Regarding the recent rumors that for THIS CITY NEVER SLEEPS Kelly Cheung Hei Man and Jeannie Chen Ying had scenes added last minute on the set with wider standards in undressing scenes. Ah Sa admitted that she has never encountered such requests in her career, only while making the film DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN) she had diving and gunfight scenes added. "I am afraid of heights, but it's right for the script so I dove. Then for a year and a half I had a rash on half of my body from the stress. After that when I saw the director again, I felt like I have survived but it was still an experience and achievement." As for the actress being asked to undress for a scene last minute, she thought that it would have to be appropriate to the plot. For her though it would have to pass the obstacles after obstacles. First of all it would have to pass her manager and assistant, so no such thing has ever happened.

Friday, October 23, 2026

[2026.10.24] CARLOS CHAN TEASES KATHY YUEN ON HER TRUE TO SELF SULLEN PERFORMANCE

Carlos Chan, Kathy Yuen, German Cheung and Sabrina Ng talk about working on THE MAGE
courtesy of mingpao.com

Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), German Cheung Man Kit, and Sabrina Ng Bing each faced challenges starring in the film THE MAGE (SUP FONG FAT SI). Asides dealing with profanity, Chan Ka Lok was the most worried about bringing bacteria home and affecting the daughter, who was still in his wife's womb. He also testified that Tong Yee, who played his girlfriend, had a sour face and was definitely playing herself. Cheung Man Kit said that dangerous stunts were not as hard to endure as the dirty environment; playing a female ghost, Ng Bing said the hardest part was holding back laughter.

Chan Ka Lok often used profanity in the film, and he joked that might be the most he has used in his acting career. "Director (Danny) Pang Fat asked for some, and the dialogue itself had some too. The director also likes to use profanity to express himself. That's the atmosphere of the production. Many of my performances come from the director. Besides swearing, I often wipe sweat with a handkerchief and copy the director's gestures exactly. He asked me to try imitating him a little, trying to convey that my character has a feeling of being uneasy -- sweating whether it was hot or cold."

The filming environment was harsh. At that time Chan Ka Lok's daughter was about to be born. He said that indeed he was a bit nervous, worried that bringing home bacteria that might affect his pregnant wife Shiga Lin and their unborn daughter. "Filming in remote mountains and wilderness, the ruins, dumps, and sewage drains were all very filthy. I often thought I was done for! After work would I bring some dirty stuff home and affect the soon-to-be-born daughter. When I got home, I was terrified and hoped everything was okay. Even I was disgusted with myself. As soon as I walked through the door, I rushed to shower. Only after showering would I dare to interact with my wife."

Chan Ka Lok's character was impulsive, relying solely on intuition and believing in supernatural phenomena without any evidence. He had many conflicts with Tong Yee, who played his forensic doctor girlfriend; the Tong Yee played character was determined to have an abortion for her boyfriend. Already a mother during the shoot, she expressed conflicted feelings. "I must have empathized with this pain of being a mother when I performed." The two have played couples before. Tong Yee joked that what was different this time was that she could face Chan Ka Lok with a sharp tongue, but he often teased her for being her true self. She explained that she was just cooler from not smiling. "Playing a couple before was sweeter; this time was okay too, very smooth. The character however really fit my personality more, with both mean and not mean sides being pretty much the same." Chan Ka Lok laughed and said, "She usually has a sullen face. I've known her for nearly 20 years, and I only saw her smile when she was about 30. I once tried telling jokes to tease her but she completely ignored me, which made me wonder if I had offended her."

In the film Chan Ka Lok had many fight scenes with the highly skilled Cheung Man Kit. Did he injure him? Chan Ka Lok said, "Actually I'm really strong! My skills aren't too bad either." He said many action scenes were very dangerous. While filming the sewer, continuous heavy rain made the water waist-deep and made stand steadily hard like in a rushing current. The bottom had rocks and glass. Fortunately he was very close with Cheung Man Kit, and everyone trusted each other. Any issues were discussed immediately, and the shoot was always fine. Cheung Man Kit said that te most dangerous action scene was having Josie Ho Chiu Yi riding on his shoulder. Did he hurt his neck? He said, "Luckily No! It's OK, I can handle it; but the filming environment was a bit dirty. After each shoot I had to shower three times." Ng Bing tried playing a female ghost for the first time, saying that wearing white makeup helped her get into character. Usually cheerful, she admitted she almost could not hold back her laughter during filming. "The hardest part of filming was holding back laughter. I'm not sure if I ever laughed out loud! However everyone was so professional, I don't think I did."

Thursday, October 22, 2026

[2026.10.22] CATHERINE CHAU AND BOBBY AUYEUNG HELP EACH OTHER WITH "AMNESIA"

Bobby Auyeung (left) arrives to support Catherine Chau (right), as they hope to collaborate again

Jayden Cheung (left) and Yeung Nga Man (right) are happy to work with different elders in the film
courtesy of mingpao.com

Actors Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Yeung Nga Man (THAIMAY) and Jadyen Cheung Dik Man attended the VIP celebrity screening of the movie BIRD OF PARADISE (MA YEUNG NIN WAH) the night before. Ka Yee received the support from a group of friends Bobby Auyeung Chun Wah, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Mani Fok Man Hei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee) and Maverick Mak Chau Sing. That night Chau Ka Yee and Auyeung Chun Wah talked about each other about their past collaboration, but both had "amnesia" and needed to remind each other over the air. The scene was funny. Chau Ka Yee said that she is now the same company as Auyeung Chun Wah, and looks forward to working together again.

Chau Ka Yee said that he personally invited everyone to enjoy the film, especially Auyeung Chun Wah because he watched her grow up. Speaking of this, Auyeung Chun Wah, who was interviewed on the other side, asked Ka Yee loudly whether she had performed in "YIU MO CHEUNG SHA" before? Ka Yee responded from a distance, "It is the "FOR MO WONG SHA (THE DANCE OF PASSION), you only got the word 'SHA' right!" Ka Yee also mentioned that she has previously collaborated with Auyeung Chun Wah in a series, but this time it was her turn not to remember the title; so she asked for help over the air. This time Auyeung Chun Wah remembered and immediately replied, "MEN WITH NO SHADOWS (BUT CHOOK JI YUEK)!" Ka Yee admitted that because they have not collaborated with each other for a long time, but now everyone belongs to the Emperor Entertainment; so they very much hoped that the boss will start work on a movie so that the two have the opportunity to collaborate.

As for Yeung Nga Man, she played a classmate who studied pole dancing with Chau Ka Yee in BIRD OF PARADISE. She said that in order to practice pole dancing, she had bumps, bruises and blisters from the grind. Her flesh suffered, but after seeing the final production result she felt that everything was worth it.

Ka Yee revealed that she has never really watched the pole dance performance before the shoot. Initially she was even biased, thinking that most of the people who danced the pole dance performed at night spots and were too sexy. However, when she learned first-hand, she found that the dancers were very focused on their performance and encouraged each other. Earlier, preview screenings also had pole dancers in the audience. They were grateful to the director for shooting this film and making the public change their impression of the pole dance performance. They praised her and Yeung Nga Man for dancing well.

25-year-old Cheung Dik Man played Ka Yee's son in the film, and was also learning pole dancing. He said that at first he was a little nervous in front of the group of elders, but after coming in contact with Ka Yee, he felt that she was bold with also a little "guy like" personality. He even wondered if at her age could she could really have given birth to himself. Ka Yee heard and joked, "Thank you, I will give you lai see later!" Then she calculated and smiled, "It’s all OK, I could have given birth!"

Showing his support, Auyeung Chun Wah said that he has seen Chau Ka Yee play the girl with cleft lips in THE DANCE OF PASSION and was deeply impressed. Later the two collaborated on MEN WITH NO SHADOWS, and in the show Ka Yee had a crush on his role of an uncle. To this day, he still feels that Ka Yee is a lively girl who is forever young.

Auyeung Chun Wah has not made a Hong Kong drama for a long time, he admitted that he still wants to let himself settle. The last TVB series he made was already SHADOW OF JUSTICE. He said that his former home has not beckoned to him yet, but his door would always be opened. He revealed that he signed with the new company after the pandemic, and is currently focusing on mainland development. He participated in many variety shows, and recently worked on the series LIE HUNTER. He said that at present he is more enjoying a "family life". "I am already different from my 40s. I used to work a lot, I would like to go out with my wife to eat on my time off. During the pandemic I was used to eating at home, found that it was pretty good. In addition it was less greasy and healthier, I was already thin. People outside thought I had something wrong with me. Actually my appetite was still as big as ever, only my eating habits have changed. No one needs to worry." He also revealed that he often meets with friends in the circle, and will also go out to celebrate his birthday; as for the regular dinners, mostly they meet and chat at each person's house and have a few drinks. Friends his age have all gone "off duty" and hidden at home.

Auyeung Chun Wah also watched TVB dramas, and in the past he had made a guest appearance of COME HOME LOVE: LO AND BEHOLD. When asked as the audience what he thought of new version LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER, he said, "That's very difficult to say. For over a thousand episode everyone has been used to see this group of people, at the middle of the meal they have become accustomed to seeing them. They have already become engrained, at meal time they should see this group of people like one of the 'dishes'. Suddenly that has changed, it's not that it's not delicious. The kitchen has changed, and it takes awhile to get used to it and digest." He believed that the adjustment space of the situation drama was already very large and could be constantly modified according to the audience's reaction, so there would be room for progress slowly.

For the rumor that Jinny Ng Yuek Hei being "exiled" and kicked out of COME HOME LOVE: LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER, Auyeung Chun Wah said, "I don't know what happened, nor do I know how the audience feels about her. I can only say what I think. Honestly, Ng Yuek Hei is a pretty hard-working girl in my mind, and earlier her performance in FROM HONG KONG TO BEIJING was pretty good." He said that he has read some of the comments, saying that Ng Yuek Hei deliberately imitated Mandy Lam Suk Man and thought that was unfair to her. "The role needs to be played like this, just because you think they are similar it is not her fault. It has to be slowly corrected. Everyone please take it more time and be a little more lenient."

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

[2026.10.22] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 2026

For the week ending Sunday, October 18 2026

SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM MOVIE POSTER

10 SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM
    d. Steve Cox, Matthew Walker
    British Animation
    English Voices: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Nina Sosanya

OTHER MOMMY MOVIE POSTER

  9 OTHER MOMMY
    d. Rob Savage
    Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark
      Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed, Karen Allen

PRIMETIME MOVIE POSTER

  8 PRIMETIME
    d. Lance Oppenheim
    Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers

MASTERMIND MOVIE POSTER

  7 MASTERMIND
  Can : Jing Jin
  Lit : Detective War
    d. James Hung Ling Ching
    Louis Koo Tin Lok, Ci Sha, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho,
      Amy Lo Wai Man, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Alan Yeung Wai Lun,
      Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, , Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 90 mins.
  Opening October 1 2026 in the mainland
  Opening October 8 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/k0pvuxEOYTA

[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
    A suspect, unsuccessfully pursued by an unknown killer, mysteriously vanished from the detention cell in H City. Baffling by the case, Agent MO received a bewildering message from his friend YANG, the fugitive was found dead in a locked records vault of the Investigation Bureau headquarter, just 10 kilometers away. How did he escape from the detention cell and slip into the headquarters' records vault, moving from one 'sealed room' to another?

    The murder bullet was later confirmed to be MO's so-called lucky bullet, rattling the City Government Intelligence Bureau. The suspect's death was bizarre, and Intelligence Bureau Commissioner BI was drawn into the vortex of the unsolved case. MO himself became the prime suspect, now hunted by both the underworld and the authorities. A mind-bending, tangled plot ensues. MO, YANG, and BI are manipulated by fate, forced to confront the a sensational and fiendishly difficult case!

PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE -WALPURGISNACHT RISING- MOVIE POSTER

  6 PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE -WALPURGISNACHT RISING-
    d. Akiyuki Shinbo, Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 120 mins.
  Opening August 2026 in Japan
  Opening October 8 2026

THE MAGE POSTER

  5 THE MAGE
  Can : SUP FONG FAT SI
  Lit : SCAVENGER PRIEST
    d. Danny Pang Fat, Oxide Pang Chun
    Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Iman Taheri, Carlos Chan Ka Lok
      German Cheung Man Kit, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Sabrina Ng Bing,
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 97 mins.
  Opening July 3 2026 at the 30th Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival
  Opening September 14 2026 at the Bangkok International Film Festival
  Opening October 8 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/x0dCziepGSg
  Site : https://www.bifan.kr/eng/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=8219&sc_category_seq=9002&sc_num=1&actEvent=view

[ THE 30TH BUCHEON FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL ]
    In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once "paved with gold," had fallen into a state of broken order and rampant crime. Man Zi-Keung, a worker, is determined to rewrite his fate. After meeting flight attendant Lok Ka-Yuen, the two join forces to commit a heist, seizing a huge sum of money. This success drives Man Zi-Keung to ever greater extremes, pushing him and wealthy businessman Chan Fai-Yin deeper into a vortex of escalating confrontation. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Kwan So-San persist in investigating Man Zi-Keung. With the two police forces joining hands, the clash between good and evil is on the verge of eruption. In Hong Kong's East Forest Park, scavenger Lan Pui Ching discovers a hanging corpse that triggers memories of a tragic mistake thirteen years earlier. Once a spirit medium, she manipulated a young girl into suicide for money, leaving her haunted by guilt and visions of restless souls.

    Now seeking redemption, Lan collects strange objects believed to carry the spirits of those who died unnatural deaths. When police officer Huang Ming investigates a series of suspicious "accidents," he repeatedly encounters her at the scenes. Through her connection with the dead, Lan reveals that these deaths are actually murders carefully disguised as mishaps.

    Together they must confront a terrifying supernatural truth before they become the killer's next victims.

[ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FILMART 2025 ]
    In his first acting role in The Mage, Taheri plays the logically- minded chief of police who is at loggerheads with the titular mystic, played by Ho, while investigating a series of mysterious crimes.

RESIDENT EVIL MOVIE POSTER

  4 RESIDENT EVIL
    d. Zach Cregger
    Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser

WHALEFALL MOVIE POSTER

  3 WHALEFALL
    d. Brian Duffield
    Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz

STREET FIGHTER MOVIE POSTER

  2 STREET FIGHTER
    d. Kitao Sakurai
    Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang,
      Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes,
      Eric Andre, Andrew Schulz, Vidyut Jammwal, Orville Peck,
      Don Lee, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Jason Momoa, Olivier Richters,
      Hirooki Goto, Mel Jrnson, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanoski




GOOD TRIP MOVIE POSTER

  1 GOOD TRIP
  Can : Ngor Ah Deh Seung Lui Hung
  Lit : My Dad Wants To Travel
    d. Norris Wong Yee Lam, Wong Hoi
    Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying,
      Philip Keung Ho Man, Yoyo Mung Ka Wai,
      Stanley Yau Si Chun, THAIMAY, Philip Ng Wan Lung
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 108 mins.
  Opening September 17 2026
  Opening September 25 2026 (SPECIAL SCREENING)
  Opening September 30 2026 at the Pingyao International Film Festival
  Opening October 15 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/m5vB-wu6RSY

[ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FINANCING FORUM WORK-IN-PROGRESS PROJECT ]
    Shan, an art assistant, juggles responsibilities on the film set and at the hospital, where she cares for her father, Kueng, who has cancer. During her time at the hospital, Shan is tasked by the crew to collect a big bowl from the prop-studio. At her father's request, they discreetly leave the hospital together, embarking on an unexpected journey from the studio to Macau, and subsequently to Okinawa, allowing Kueng to address his unfulfilled wishes. Following his peaceful passing, Shan inherits not only memories but also a lasting sense of courage, optimism, and imaginative spirit that sustains her throughout life.

[ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ]
    Starring Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying, this Hong Kong comedy drama follows a film assistant who sneaks her dying father out of hospital to fulfil his last wish for an impromptu trip to Japan. Mabel Cheung serves as producer for Wong, winner of best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her 2019 debut My Prince Edward, and Wong Hoi, who produced Wong's second feature The Lyricist Wannabe. Backed by Hong Kong Film Development Council's Directors' Succession Scheme, Good Trip is presented at the HKIFF Industry Project Market at Filmart.