[2026.07.15] VETERAN FILMMAKER SHI NANSUN PASSED AWAY AT 75

Tsui Hark (circle) expresses that Shi Nansun passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends

Shi Nansun, Raymond Wong, Eric Tsang, Karl Maka, Dean Shek and Teddy Robin Kwan form the Cinema City Seven Eccentrics
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Veteran filmmaker Shi Nansun passed away last night at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital at the age of 75. Her ex-husband Tsui Hark, her family and friends were by her bedside when she passed. "The Film Workshop" issued a statement: "Our most respected Ms. Shi Nansun has been in poor health since 2022 due to immune system issues. In recent months, due to bacterial infections that led to multiple organ failure, she peacefully passed away at 8:51 p.m. on Monday, July 13th, 2026, at the age of 75. Her beloved family and family were by her side, accompanying her through the final chapter of her life. Information regarding the memorial and farewell service will be announced later."

Before leaving the hospital at around 11 p.m. last night, Tsui Hark as the representative spoke to the media. He mentioned that Shi Nansun's immune system began to have problems in 2022 and described her as fighting the illness with tenacious vitality. "Recently Shi Nansun's immune system has severely declined. The virus has severely infected her, causing many organ failures. She held on until the very last moment, peacefully passing away surrounded by her friends and family, bidding farewell to everyone. Shi Nansun and her family have always been grateful for everyone's attention, support, and blessings. She hoped that everyone would turn the farewell, sadness, and longing for her into a source of strength and warmth to accept her farewell, wishing her peace and that her spirit will always be with us." Did Shi Nansun have any last words? Tsui Hark did not respond, got into the car and left.

Last week, the news broke that Shi Nansun was seriously ill and hospitalized. For days the media had been waiting outside the hospital, as Tsui Hark, Brigitte Lin, Sylvia Chang, and Winnie Yu Tsang visiting her. At the time Tsui Hark told the media that he hoped everyone would respect Shi Nansun and give her time and space to rest. Last year Shi Nansun and Tsui Hark both received the Hong Kong Film Awards for Lifetime Achievement, presented by their friend of over 40 years Brigitte Lin. At that time Shi Nansun was energetic and in excellent condition. A year later when Shi Nansun attended Linda Kuk's funeral in May, she looked thin and somewhat pale. She walked slowly with the support of a cane and help from others.

In her early years Shi Nansun worked for Commercial Television and Rediffusion Television. In the early 1980s she entered the film industry and was active in the film industry for over 40 years. In 198, she became the executive director of Cinema City Film Company, forming the 'Cinema City Seven Eccentrics' alongside Karl Maka, Dean Shek Tin, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Tsui Hark, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, and Teddy Robin Kwan. Shi Nansun excelled in administration, planning, distribution, public relations, and marketing, known for her decisive approach and unique vision; in 1984, she co-founded the Film Workshop with Tsui Hark, producing countless classic films such as 'A BETTER TOMORROW', 'PEKING OPERA BLUES', 'A CHINESE GHOST STORY', 'ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA', and 'THE SWORDSMAN II'. Shi Nansun also brought Hong Kong cinema to the international stage, winning multiple international awards to highlight her achievements. She and Tsui Hark were known as the "golden couple" of the film industry. They married in 1996, a relationship that lasted 18 years. After their divorce, they maintained a friendly relationship.

[2026.07.13] SEAN LAU AND NEW ACTORS INSPIRE EACH OTHER IN THEIR NEW EMPEROR MOTION PICTURE

Catherine Chau, Sean Lau and Elizabeth Tang star in the new film FOOK SAU DIK YUN, developing a love triangle

Valerie Cheung, Carina Li, and Hazel Lam play secondary school students
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Adapted from the novel "MAN INSIDE THE NET", the new film FOOK SAU DIK YUN (MAN OF VENGEANCE) shot yesterday at a karaoke box, director Herman Yau Lai To and actors Sean Lau Ching Wan, Elizabeth Tang To, Catherine Chau Ka Yee attended. The Emperor boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing came to visit the set. Working for the first time with the Best Actor Lau Ching Wan, this year's Hong Kong Film Awards Best New Performer winner Tang To would play his "employer". She said that she was not nervous during rehearsing with Ching Wan. Instead she felt a sense of peace of mind. Ching Wan said that he did not particularly accommodate the new actors during his performance, thinking that the new actors were very smart. The most important thing was to inspire and communicate with each other.

Director Yau Lai To, actor Lau Ching Wan, Tang To, Chau Ka Yee, Valerie Cheung Sum Yi, Carina Li Hei Tung, Arvin Tsang Ngo Fei, Sammy Sum Chun Him, Kenneth Lai Chun and Polly Lau Yuek Bo participated in the filming of the Emperor Motion Picture FOOK SAU DIK YUN yesterday. In the film Lau Ching Wan, Tang To and Chau Ka Yee would develop a relationship triangle in the film.

Lau Ching Wan wore a trench coat and looked to be much thinner than before. He pointed out that his weight did not have any drastic swing, it was just the feeling of new look. In this film he played a private investigator Tang To employed to investigate incidents of bullying online and on campus. Recently winning the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best New Performer with GIRLFRIENDS (NUI HAI BUT PING FAN), Tang To worked with the Best Actor Lau Ching Wan for the first time and already played his "employer". Could she casually send Ching Wan on assignment at will? Tang To smiled shyly and said, "We assign each other, but I myself feel nervous for the first few days of production, but I am not nervous when I see him. I have a sense of peace of mind!"

Tang To won an award with her first film, and very soon was able to work with the Best Actor. She admitted that the role of the student's sister was a big challenge, so she had also a little anxiety and pressure. Ching Wan smiled and said that he and Tang To only met two days ago. The day before they just shot some of the scenes together. He has not yet commented on this "Best New Performer", but since the director chose her there should be no problem. He said, "She won an award with her first film. I had to make dozens of films before I was nominated!"

Ching Wan revealed that this time he no longer needed to play a detective. The role was a very materialistic, money before relationship kind of person, finally from helping to investigate the incident his personal emotions was led out. Would comedic element be added? Lau Ching Wan said, "I wouldn't deliberately try to be funny. I would follow what the director says, if necessary I would add a little humor." His and Tang To's personalities were tough and unyielding, but it would not be like the past masculine films he made. This time he would face the performance of new actors as students, he said that he did not particularly accommodate everyone, because he felt that the new actors were very smart, reacting quickly and sensibly. "So I didn't accommodate everyone. We inspire each other, mutual interaction is the most important." He would welcome everyone to chat and gladly share his experience. Tang To said that before she was in the business she ran into Lau Ching Wan on the street. Was Tang To very scared to face Best Actor Lau Ching Wan? Before Tang To was able to answer, Ching Wan already answered for her, "Hong Kong has many Best Actors, I wouldn't deliberately ask everyone for opinions, I have no opinion. I communicate through the director. Of course, we would also chat, this way we could inspire each other."

In addition, referring to Ching Wan and his wife Amy Kwok Oi Ming's recent trip to the mainland, people online praised his wife's radiant beauty. Ching Wan smiled and said, "The camera lens is the beautiful one, and the sun is shining." Did he not think his wife was so beautiful that she was shining? He smiled and said, "I am not at liberty to talk, I don't have to pay the electricity bill then!" As for the first personal concert of his friend Louis Koo Tin Lok, would he be a guest on stage? Ching Wan said that he would not. Because he did not know how to speak or sing, he did not want to mess up other people's business.

Chau Ka Yee in the film would play a teacher. She said that her role would mainly shoot with the students, so she would not have many scenes with Ching Wan and she felt sorry about that. Yet when she was not in a scene, she would stay on the set to learn from Ching Wan. For her birthday on the 23rd of this month, she would fly to Malaysia to attend a film festival on the same day. She said that she felt very happy to spend her birthday at work.

Sum Chun Hin in the film would play an arrogant lawyer and have scenes with Lau Ching Wan. He remembered that he was a special contract actor when he worked with Lau Ching Wan on POKER KING, but at that time he was just Pedestrian A who was standing behind Ching Wan and Koo Tin Lok.

Recently a "car camera" video was circulated on the Internet, and in it seemingly was a dispute between Lui Fong and the driver. Having been a rideshare driver, Sum Chun Hin also forwarded the relevant news on the Internet. He said that he mainly wanted everyone to notice that if something happened, no matter which party was right and wrong, it was not appropriate to release the film for a "public trial"; which was equivalent to revenge. This behavior would affect young people, let them mistakenly think that if they could not win an "argument", they could put the video on the Internet to let others "judge" to avenge themselves. "This way is very bad though. No wonder who is right or wrong, just let it go after the argument is over."

Speaking of his time as a driver, he believed that personal attitude was very important. Any and all parties could be a little more tolerant. When he was a driver was he gentle with his passengers? He joked that don't judge him just by his looks, actually he was very gentle at any time. When asked if he had a very unreasonable passenger, he said, "I believe in the law of attraction. What kind of attitude you have will attract what kind of people to you." He said that he would often encounter difficult guests, so he had to try to keep his mood as good as possible. Everything could be resolved.

Hazel Lam Hei Tung earlier was caught with Gareth.T (Tong Ling Shan) on the street and was thus linked in rumors. Yesterday she worked on the film FOOK SAU DIK YUN and was asked about her date. She avoided the topic, only said that she has known Tong Ling Shan for awhile and thought he was humorous. Was he her ideal type? Hazel pointed out that she never had a specific ideal type. As for future development opportunities, she said that she did not know because she has not think about it seriously. Now she would spend all her time on the script. Tong Ling Shan would perform at the Hong Kong Coliseum. She revealed that she has congratulated to him, but has not been invited to enjoy the performance. It would not take place until six months later anyway, and she has not made any plan to go to support the show.

Regarding the film FOOK SAU DIK YUN, Hazel and VIVA members Valerie Cheung Saum Yi (ValC) and Carina Li Hei Tung all would play secondary school students, they did not feel anything wrong with that. ValC said that after dyeing her hair back to black, everyone said that she became younger; as for each person wearing school uniforms for the performance, she joked that she felt like a gifted student. Elder Lau Ching Wan revealed that he also wanted to interact with young actors, among them only ValC had scenes with Ching Wan. Yet on the day of the costume fitting, they also greeted Ching Wan. At work they had the opportunity to stand on the sideline and learn. Hazel also pointed out that Ching Wan's role was very mysterious, so he really wanted to see how he performed on the set. Carina laughed and said that she did not dare to ask her elders for acting tips because she was afraid that her questions would be too dumb. ValC and Carina became actors, but the two said the girl group Viva woiuld continue to have work. They would rather sacrifice sleep time to be able to sing and make films at the same time.

[2026.07.12] KUNG FU SOCCER OPENS IN THE MAINLAND TO 230 MILLION RMB BOX OFFICE BUT POLARIZED REVIEWS

Stephen Chow thanks the audience for their support of KUNG FU SOCCER

Dilraba posts the good news of the 200 million RMB opening box office for KUNG FU SOCCER

Stephen Chow praises Dilraba's acting

Zhang Xiaofei in the film plays Team Emei captain Shuangshuang
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As the team doctor Sisley Choi fills in an emergency in goal

KUNG FU SOCCER has a strong cast
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The Stephen Chow Sing Chi written and directed new film KUNG FU SOCCER (GONG FU NUI JOOK) yesterday opened big in the mainland, as of 7 PM last night it exceeded 200 million MB (around HK$ 230 million). Chow Sing Chi's film release after many years has been long anticipated, but the outside reviews of KUNG FU SOCCER have been polarized. Some criticized that the idea was still from over 20 years ago, the dialogue old fashioned, special effects could not compare to his previous film KUNG FU HUSTLE (GONG FU) and internet films, and the term "hard to watch" once landed on hot search; but many online also supported the film as entertaining, praised it as Chow Sing Chi's unique style, and its Maoyan platform rating was 9.4. Chow Sing Chi yesterday thanked the audience with the cast in Tianjin. Facing the passionate audience, he sentimentally said that he worried about not doing a good enough job and failing to live up to everyone's support. He also said that he has always believed that Chinese kung fu was the best in the world, thus Team Emei in this film would definitely blow up the entire world.

The Chow Sing Chi film KUNG FU SOCCER from preparation to production has been kept confidential, only after the release date was confirmed the cast as announced. Starring Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba and Lay Zhang Yixing, with special performance from Lau Ka Ling and Japanese star Takeru Satoh, the film also included Sisley Choi Si Bui, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, MC Jin (Auyeung Ching), former Chinese women's soccer team player Zhao Lina and Japanese dane group Avantgardey. In the story Team Emei women's soccer team fused traditional kung fu into modern soccer to compete in the women's soccer "Ultimate Invincible Cup", overcame bias and strikes against them to win the championship. The film production cost reached 380 million RMB (around HK$ 430 million); yesterday its opening box office as of 7 PM last night surpassed 200 million RMB, over 230,000 shows were scheduled with over 5.79 million viewers.

KUNG FU SOCCER was released after long anticipation and immediately triggered passionate online discussion. The reviews fell between extreme responses like "laughing from the beginning to the end" and "like lying on a bed of nails". The term "hard to watch" once reached the second most searched online. Many online commented that KUNG FU SOCCER's story was old fashioned, the comedy awkward. A lot of the entire film used green screen production computer special effects, which could not compare to KUNG FU HUSTLE (GONG FU) over 20 years ago and internet movies. Some even pointed out that the acting was superfluous, and the performance came on too strong and hard. However some supported it as entertaining, saying "Chow Sing Chi is still Chow Sing Chi" and displaying his unique nonsensical comedy style. "Chow Sing Chi's comedy would never just be absurd comedy, after explanation you would see a lot of satire and metaphors in its designs."

Away from the public eye for a long time, Chow Sing Chi yesterday along with KUNG FU SOCCER's actors Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba, Xue Ye, Aimi and Woo Yu On thanked the auidnece in Tianjin. Facing the passionate audience, he thanked them for their support and sentimentally said, "I feel a little ashamed, sometimes I would always feel I haven't done good enough, very afraid of failing to live up to everyone's support." Chow Sing Chi talked about Chinese kung fu. "Thank you Chinese kung fu is the best in the world, this has always been my belief. So in my heart, I feel Team Emei would certainly blow up the entire world." The host told him to turn his back to the audience and then said, "We would always stand behind you." Chow Sing Chi was greatly touched.

Dilraba was said to have gained 8 catty (around 4.9 kilograms) for KUNG FU SOCCER. She clarified that she did not. "Earlier I saw a report that said 16 catty (around 9.76 kilograms). I was afraid that after two days it would become 32 catty (20 kilograms). I didn't gain weight, only in order to increase coordination between limbs, I did muscle gaining personal fitness training. Another internet rumor that her ankles were swollen, which was also false. Because if they were swollen they would not be good for the movie." Dilraba said that the team was very professional, the director's protection of the actors was very professional and appropriate. Chow Sing Chi revealed that Dilraba got tanned during the shoot. "She contributed. Her acting is truly good. In addition as a great beauty, being tanned is a very serious matter." Dilraba replied, "Great beauties still look good with a tan." As for when KUNG FU SOCCER would open in Hong Kong, so far no announcement has been made.

Chow Sing Chi's KUNG FU SOCCER opened in the mainland yesterday, while its Hong Kong release date awaited announcements. One of the reporters watched the film in Shenzhen yesterday and the following contains spoilers.

KUNG FU SOCCER's story revolved around passion, pursuit of dreams, love a friends, but with the "Hong Kong style nonsense" that Hong Kong viewers have been looking forward to. Every female character was pretty, none would made ugly. The film also saluted past films several times, and included 3 major Easter eggs to provide "Sing fans" a little comfort.

Aside from carrying Chow Sing Chi's golden label and starring Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba and Zhang Yixing, KUNG FU SOCCER also included Carina Lau Ka Ling, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Jimmy O Yang (Au Yeung Man Sing), MC Jin (Auyeung Ching), Japanese star Takeru Satoh and Japanese dance group Avantgarde. The cast line up was strong, which also meant that the stars had limited screen time. Lau Ka Ling played the Team Emei coach, almost every time she appeared she was playing mahjong and did not do much. In the film she was considered a spiritual leader. Cheung Kai Chung played an official in one of the games but did not have any eye catching performance; Jimmy O. Yang as a match staff member and MC Jin as the opening ceremony host could be said to be "happy to be there".

Avantgarde played the warm up guests of the finales, did not have much screen time. Takeru Satoh played the rival team coach and had many lines, mainly he sold his handsome look. Lead actresses Zhang Xiaofei and Dilraba in order to play the perfect women's soccer spirit accepted intense training. They played convincingly in the film and met their requirement in both action and acting. Zhang Yixing's performance was a surprise. Completely dropping his "idol baggage", he demonstrated his funny side. Aside from the plaza dancing, his face was swollen from Zhang Xiaofei's Iron Sand Palm and he drooled as he spoke. It became the scene with the most laughter in the entire film. New actor Xue Ye was said to be the new generation "Sing Girl" after MERMAID's Jelly Lin Yun 8 years ago. Her character used her real name and was a light on her feet reserved player. With the former child star Aimi and the goalkeeper Ni Hao, youth ruled the day.

The trio with the mainland actor responsible for comedy Angel Woo Yu On and Hong Kong representative Sisley Choi Si Bui all had their names under the "special introduction" credit. Originally Choi Si Bui was only arranged to play the team doctor with sunglasses. She would only frequently hit the wrong person and did not have the chance to play. Later she was named the second reserve goalkeeper and had to play at a critical moment. The scene in which she caught the opponent's shot with one hand was very eye catching. Seeming she was no lower in position than Xue Ye in the heart of Chow Sing Chi.

KUNG FU SOCCER did not add Chow Sing Chi's "Hong Kong style nonsense", which perhaps would disappoint some viewers. However with special effects and AI technology maturing, the soccer scenes were even more exciting and intense than SHAOLIN SOCCER and were able to bring about special technique scenes like the animation CAPTAIN TSUBASA. Chow Sing Chi's film's unique style could not be hard to see from watching the movie in detail: the film opened with the BUDDHA'S PALM music, the two female leads quoting Bruce Lee, "Be Water, My Friend", the scene in which the fat child actor was made fun of, the use of Sally Yeh's BAFFLED as background music, all of which have appeared in his previous films. In addition "Team Emei"'s jersey in the finals were the same as "Team Shaolin".

3 major Easter eggs provided surprises to "Sing fans". The KING OF COMEDY "first love" scum of the century who forced "Lau Piu Piu" Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi into prostitution, Steven Fung Min Hung with the same look reprised this classic scene with Angel Woo Yu On. Chow Sing Chi was suspected of personally performing two more scenes with his back to the camera. First he appeared as KING OF COMEDY's Wan Tin Sau, holding the classic book AN ACTOR PREPARES to teach the players acting; near the end of the film Fourth Brother "Ghost Hand" Chan Kwok Kwan, Sixth Brother Lam Tsz Chung and Fifth Brother Chow Sing Chi from SHAOLIN SOCCER appeared in the audience with their back to the camera. Chan Kwok Kwan praised "Team Emei", "They have real skills." Lam Tsz Chung immediately turned to the side and asked Chow Sing Chi, who was wearing the sneakers "Ah Mui" Vicki Zhao Wei mended for him. "Brother, what do you think?" Chow Sing Chi answered, "Then let's play them once."

[2026.07.11] TSUI HARK VISITS SHI NANSUN AGAIN AT THE HOSPITAL: "UNDER OBSERVATION, NEEDS SOME TIME."

When Tsui Hark leaves the hospital, he reveals Shi Nansun's latest condition to the media

Shi Nansun is still accepting treatment at the hospital
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Veteran filmmaker Shi Nansun has recently been reported to be seriously ill and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Several friends from the industry visited him but did not disclose Shi Nansun's condition. The day before yesterday Shi Nansun's ex-husband Tsui Hark, Sylvia Chang, and someone suspected to be Brigitte Lin visited her in the hospital. At that time, Tsui Hark told the media that he hoped to respect Ms. Shi and give her time and space to rest.

Yesterday Tsui Hark visited the hospital again and left around 1 p.m. Wearing a baseball cap and mask, Tsui Hark looked exhausted but still paused briefly to accept media interviews. He revealed the latest updates on his ex-wife. When asked if Shi Nansun's condition was okay, he immediately nodded and said, "She is still under observation!" When asked if the situation was ideal, he said, "It will take some time." Then he left.

[2026.07.11] KUNG FU SOCCER IS EXPECTED TO EXCEED 8 MILLION IN MAINLAND ADVANCED TICKET SALES

Xue Ye admits to not being familiar with Stephen Chow before signing with him, instead her father is extremely excited

Stephen Chow
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In the online video, Wong Yat Fei (left) and Stephen Chow sit together in harmony

In the trailer Dilraba (left) and Zhang Xiaofei (right)'s team Emei competes in the "Ultimate Invincible Cup" that takes place every four years

Zhang Xiaofei gets help from a teammate to jump for a midair shot

Special performance from Tekaru

Carina Lau (second right) says in Cantonese, "Calm down!"
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"King of Comedy" Stephen Chow Sing Chi secretly signed the new "Sing Girl" Xue Ye. Always regarded as the company's "top secret", he spent a full year to choose her from 10,000 people, and arranged for her to hold a major role in the summer vacation blockbuster KUNG FU SOCCER (GONG FU NUI JOOK). She will develop in both music and film. Today for the first time she met with the media! Xue Ye yesterday revealed the interesting interview process of Chow Sing Chi few knew about, and how during the arduous shooting process she and stars Zhang Xiaofei and Dilraba supported each other.

Chow Sing Chi has never missed so the years, making many "Sing Girls" into stars in movies. In addition to the debut of Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi back then, in the past Eva Huang Shengyi, Kitty Zhang Yuqi and Jelly Lin Yun signed with him and changed from amateurs to entertainment circle new stars. After Lin Yun left the nest in 2023, Chow Sing Chi has always wanted to sign a potential newcomer and even publicly recruited actors for the new film KUNG FU SOCCER. He took more than a year and finally selected from 10,000 people the 19-year- old Xue Ye. Still in school, she will enter the Central Academy of Drama this year with an unlimited future.

Xue Ye accounted for a lot of the film, but Chow Sing Chi in order to maintain the mystery has been "hiding" her. Even though the official announcement of the new film cast had her name, he would never let her appearance be exposed. The social account until yesterday did not have a photo. She only officially appeared today with Chow Sing Chi, Zhang Xiaofei and Dilraba in Tianjin to attend the film promotional campaign!

Actually Xue Ye was not caught during the big recruitment, but was discovered by Chow Sing Chi's team during her trip to Hong Kong with her parents. She was Even worried about the offer being fraudulent at first, after repeated verification by her parents she finally came to Hong Kong for an interview. Chow Sing Chi personally served as an "interviewer", and even had more special requirements in advance. Xue Ye said, "I remember before the first casting, they asked me to record a running video. I recorded many times, after recording they said I wasn't fast enough then I recorded again; the kind of fast from running with all my might." She later came to Hong Kong to meet Chow Sing Chi and his team. She said that because Chow Sing Chi did not speak much and wore a mask during the audition, she once failed to recognize him. She also said that the first interview question was quite interesting. "The first time I saw the director (Chow Sing Chi), he let me dance a little Latin dance. He asked me if I could. I said I have never learned it. He said it's okay, you dance a little. Then I blindly dance a piece of Latin dance and I felt the whole place wet cold, haha!" She eventually got the contract signing opportunity and a part in the film. She was hesitant at first, because she was worried that she would not perform well, but her father was Chow Sing Chi fan and constantly encouraged her to participate in the shoot. She felt that the opportunity was rare and decided to give it a try.

Chow Sing Chi has been known to be serious, was she yelled at on the set? Xue Ye said, "He isn't mean on the set, he is very funny and cute, but also patient. Often for a desired expression or action, he will demonstrate for us over and over again." In the film, she has a lot of scenes with Zhang Xiaofei and Dilraba. Speaking of the two elders, Xue Ye had nothing but praise, "Both sisters are very nice, and also take great care of me. The most impressive thing is that the first time I met with Sister Zhang Xiaofei, we practiced together in the gym. We practiced the action of playing off our chests, I didn't play well enough and carelessly hit my nose. I was in so much pain that I cried. Sister Xiaofei immediately rushed to hold me, and we hugged each other. Then with Sister Raba, we would share snacks with each other on the set and also discuss what snacks are delicious. She is very friendly." Xue Ye could sing and dance, after signing the contract she was arranged to have a series of acting and singing training. This year she will release her first song and implement the double development in music and film.

In an interview recently Dilraba said that she never thought of the opportunity to participate in the performance, and frankly said that playing a role in a women's football team is a great challenge for her. Thus she is fully prepared for this before hand. "I told the director that I would complete the physical training before joining the production, so that I can have a more sense of strength in the action scene."

The Stephen Chow Sing Chi written and directed new film KUNG FU SOCCER (GONG FU NUI JOOK) has been highly anticipated and premiered in mainland China today. As of 7 PM last night, its advanced sales box office had surpassed 70 million RMB (about HK$ 80.91 million), breaking the advanced sales box office record for summer films in mainland China over the past three years. Yesterday the latest trailer released more movie content, featuring Golden Rooster Best Actress Zhang Xiaofei and Dilraba Dilmurat performing ultimate ball skills combined with special effects on the field, as well as special footage of Carina Lau Ka Ling and Japanese actor Takeru Satoh. A video has also surfaced online showing Chow Sing Chi sitting side by side with Wong Yat Fei, who plays the eldest brother in SHAOLIN SOCCER. The two were once rumored to have at odd, and people online are eagerly anticipating Wong Yat Fei's comeback.

KUNG FU SOCCER stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, and Lay Zhang Yixing, with special appearances by Carina Lau Ka Ling and Takeru Satoh. The cast also includes Sisley Choi Si Bui, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, MC Jin (Auyeung Ching), former Chinese national team player Zhao Lina, and the Japanese dance troupe Avantgardey.

The story follows the arrival of the quadrennial soccer pinnacle event, the "Supreme Invincible Cup." Zhang Xiaofei and Dilraba's Team Emei is strong and confident on the pitch; but every strong opponent is highly skilled, with all sides unleashing their ultimate moves, making the court bustle with excitement. In the latest trailer that is about 1 minute and 30 seconds long, you can see Zhang Xiaofei as the captain Shuangshuang, and Dilraba as forward Yulong, dressed in sportswear, starting from an internal fight and insulting each other to unite as one. They had the line, 'Kung fu plus soccer, you have to win 100%, 1000% can win, 10000% can win.' On the field she performed the 'Beautiful Eyes' and 'Momentum Shot' techniques, with special effects such as launching the ball into the air to make a plane evade, and Zhang Xiaofei with help from a teammate to shoot the ball mid-air. There was also a funny scene where Dilraba committed a rough foul and surprisingly took away a red card from referee Cheung Kai Chung; she also danced with Zhang Xiaofei to disrupt the opponents, leaving Takeru Satoh. In the video Carina Lau Ka Ling says in Cantonese, "Stay calm!"

KUNG FU SOCCER has been considered a sequel to Stephen Chow's classic film SHAOLIN SOCCER (SIU LUM JOOK KAU). Playing the eldest brother in that film, Wong Yat Fei was rumored to have returned to Chow Sing Chi's team; reuniting after 23 years and dispelling long- standing rumors of discord. A video of Chow Sing Chi and Wong Yat Fei has surfaced online, showing them sitting side by side in a harmonious atmosphere. Wong Yat Fei wore red traditional Chinese clothing, wearing a beads bracelet, watch, ring, and jade bracelet. Chow Sing Chi wore a hat and mask. When the two got excited from talking, they even animatedly waved their arms and legs. Chow Sing Chi even pointed at the watch and ring on Wong Yat Yat Fei. The video was dubbed with the classic line, "Big Brother is back, I feel like everything is back," evoking memories online.

Chow Sing Chi and Wong Yat Fei worked together on SHAOLIN SOCCER (SIU LUM JOOK KAU). Wong Yat Fei won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for this role, but later was rumored that they had a falling out while filming the 'bottle busting' scene. Some said that Chow Sing Chi for realism had Wong Yat Fei repeatedly hit on the head with sugar wine bottle and injured him. Wong Yat Fei once publicly criticized Chow Sing Chi's drastic change in attitude after rising to fame, but in recent years his stance has clearly softened. In interviews he praised Chow Sing Chi as a 'genius,' saying that without the harsh tests of the past, he wouldn't have achieved his later success.

Chow Sing Chi's long-prepared film KUNG FU SOCCER would finally be released. Yesterday he posted on social media, 'See you tomorrow.' Sisley Choi Si Bui commented under his post, "Here Comes Team Emei!"

[2026.07.10] SHI NANSUN IS SERIOUSLY ILL

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When Shi Nansun (center) attended Linka Kuk's funeral in May, she was thin and needed a hand from a friend.

Tsui Hark hopes that the outside would respect Shi Nansun and give her room to rest and recover

Sylvia Chang goes to the hospital for two days in a row

Someone suspected to be Brigitte Lin arrives at the hospital. She is covered from head to toe

Charlene Tse said that with her cookie shop opening yesterday she was not at liberty to discuss other people's matter, but she wished Shi Nansun would get well soon

Brigitte Lin (left) last year presented the Hong Kong Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Awards to Shi Nansun and Tsui Hark
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Recently 74-year-old veteran filmmaker Shi Nansun was reported to be seriously ill and receiving treatment in the hospital. Yesterday her ex-husband Tsui Hark, Sylvia Chang Ai Chia, and someone suspected to be Brigitte Lin visited her at the hospital; but no one disclosed Shi Nansun's condition. Tsui Hark told the media that he hoped everyone would respect Shi Nansun and give her space to rest and heal; Sylvia Chang said she would inform Shi Nansun of the media's concerns. After Shi Nansun and Tsui Hark received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards last April, she rarely appeared in public. The most recent appearance was in May at the funeral of her late friend Linda Kuk. She was much thinner, carrying a cane and walking slowly with help from others.

Shi Nansun reportedly fell seriously ill and was receiving treatment at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital. Friends from the entertainment circle, such as Sylvia Chang and Winnie Yu Tsang, visited her at the hospital. Yu Tsang was photographed at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital the day before yesterday. When asked if she has visited Shi Nansun and whether she knew about his condition, she did not answer and entered the lobby to wait for the elevator to enter the ward.

At around 3:55 p.m. yesterday, Sylvia Chang arrived at the hospital to visit Shi Nansun for two consecutive days. Wearing a mask, she saw the media but entered the hospital without stopping. She stayed for about an hour and a half, leaving at 5:30 p.m. accompanied by a foreign security guard. When asked about Shi Nansun's physical condition, she suddenly stopped and said, "What would you like her to be? (We are concerned her recent situation.) You are concerned about her, and I'll tell her about your concern." Then she hurried away. At 5:45 p.m., someone suspected to be Brigitte Lin visited the hospital. She was covered from head and toe, wore a hat, and wore a mask. Shi Nansun's assistant went downstairs to greet her. Later, people waiting in line for the elevator revealed to the media that the woman wearing the hat was Brigitte Lin.

Shi Nansun's ex-husband and renowned director Tsui Hark arrived at the hospital around 7 p.m. He originally already entered the lobby to wait for the elevator, but proactively turned back to explain to the media, "Thank you all for your concern. I hope everyone would respects Ms. Shi and gives her time and space to rest and receive treatment. Thank you all for your concern, thank you." (Are you ok?) ) I'm OK." Then he returned to the hospital.

John Sham Kin Fun has been longtime friends with Tsui Hark and Shi Nansun. Yesterday his ex-wife Charlene Tse Ning attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the flagship store of her cookie brand. When asked about Shi Nansun's hospitalization, she said she heard from reports. "I feel it isn't good to talk about other people's matters today (yesterday), so I focus on my own shop first. I'm sorry and I hope Shi Nansun recovers soon." When asked whether she would call Tsui Hark to check in? She said she would proactively contact for an understanding of the situation, revealing that she and Shi Nansun have rarely seen each other in recent years, but their relationship remains deep.

Known as the "gold label producer," Shi Nansun formed the "Seven Eccentrics of Cinema City" with Tsui Hark in the 1970s and 1980s, alongside Karl Maka, Dean Shek Tin, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, and Teddy Robin Kwan. She and Tsui Hark were dubbed the "golden couple" of Hong Kong cinema, making significant contributions to Hong Kong cinema. The two divorced in 2014 but remained close friends, working closely on film and making them a golden partnership.

Last year Shi Nansun and Tsui Hark both received the Hong Kong Film Awards for Lifetime Achievement, with their friend of 40 years Brigitte presenting. At that time Shi Nansun was energetic and in excellent condition. Tsui Hark thanked Shi Nansun for her years of supporting the Film Workshop. "Under the wind and rain, she enables a fool like me to let me mind wander inside. Both awards should belong to her." A year later, when Shi Nansun attended Linda Kuk's funeral in May, she looked thin and somewhat pale, supported by a cane and walking slowly.

[2026.07.10] RENCI YEUNG'S WHEELCHAIR ENDS UP BEING LING MAN LUNG's TOY

Renci Yeung (left) jokes that in the film she plays pranks on "boyfriend" Ling Man Lung, but off screen he "bullies" her

Renci Yeung (right) injured her leg while filming a chase scene in the forest with Ling Man Lung. She insisted on continuing the shoot as she did not want to hinder the production progress

Ronald Lam, Kenny Wong, Ling Man Lung and Peter Chan Charm Man star in UNIDENTIFIED MURDER, "sparks fly on and off screen"
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Ling Man Lung, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Peter Chan Charm Man, Ronald Lam Tsz Kit, and Kenny Wong Tak Bun starred together in the absurd comedy film UNIDENTIFIED MURDER (UFO LEI KEI MING ONG). On screen the plot twisted bizarrely, off camera the cast and the crew interacted with sparks flying. Ling Man Lung and Yeung Sze Wing said in an interview that they enjoyed working together, revealing that there were plenty of jokes during filming. Yeung Sze Wing complained about being collectively "bullied", and had to surrender and seek peace. While filming a chase scene in the forest, she got injured and even turned into a doll for Ling Man Lung and Chan Charm Man, with her wheelchair turned into Ling Man Lung's toy.

Emerging directors Kwok Ka Hei and Lee Chun Kit teamed up to direct UNIDENTIFIED with a budget of 3 million. Earlier they won the White Mulberry Award for Best First Feature at the Udine Far East Film Festival in Italy, and also received Best Screenplay at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards. UNIDENTIFIED premiered on the 4th of this month and received positive reviews, earning about 1.5 million in total. The film tells the story of the Yeung Sze Wing played internet celebrity Man Man who uses the urban legend of 'aliens abducting humans' to prank her boyfriend Mark (Ling Man Lung), and then gets caught up in a series of bizarre and oddball events. Yeung Sze Wing and Ling Man Lung play a couple in the film and said they enjoyed working together. They had many group scenes with Lam Tsz Kit, Chan Charm Man, and Wong Tak Bun. They work together during filming and often prank each other off-screen, getting along well.

Yeung Sze Wing said everyone was naughty and mischievous, saying, "The notebook isn't big enough to list everything." Ling Man Lung revealed that Yeung Sze Wing was very boring, loved to tell rotten gags and was noisy. Lam Tsz Kit led the teasing, pretending ignore Yeung Sze Wing. Yeung Sze Wing ultimately surrendered to them. "After 20 minutes I realized no one was paying attention to me and I became invisible. I was a bit unhappy, so I had to make peace. Actually Lam Tsz Kit normally is noisier than me."

Ling Man Lung revealed that the hardworking Wong Tak Bun was a stark contrast off-camera. Rather humorous, he roasted Lam Tsz Kit with a single phrase. Yeung Sze Wing laughed and said, "Tak Bun shared that running in Tibet requires oxygen because the healthier a person is, the more likely they are to experience altitude sickness. At that moment Lam Tsz Kit tried to chat about the glory from his travels. Tak Bun walked over holding a thermos and said to Lam Tsz Kit, 'People like you would X die for sure in Tibet!' It made the whole audience burst into laughter."

Chan Charm Man showed his buttocks in the film, and Yeung Sze Wing joked that all the actors gathered in front of the camera to 'admire the moon.' 'Siu Lung (Ling Man Lung) insisted on ruining takes for Chan Charm Man, even the director joked that he wanted to pursue perfection and shoot even better.' Filming a chase scene in the forest was unforgettable for her, as she accidentally slipped and sprained her foot. The next day she insisted on working in a wheelchair. Knowing the directors' budget was limited and they had to strictly control costs, she did her best to cooperate with the shoot. After complaining about the injury, she became a puppet for Ling Man Lung and Chan Charm Man. "Siu Lung pushed my wheelchair down the slope to play with like a car. Chan Charm Man must have studied Chinese medicine. He's very familiar with pressure points, every time he precisely pressed on my ligament. It hurts a lot."

When asked if Ling Man Ling and Yeung Sze Wing would play pranks on each other with their lovers in real life? Ling Man Lung said, "I know how to have a little fun, but I don't dare to go too far like I do in acting." Yeung Sze Wing hoped her future husband would not joke too much about the proposal, saying, "I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it, I'll zone out, and won't react in time."

Ling Man Lung said the biggest prank in his life was years ago when his wallet was stolen, causing a huge uproar and leading to debt and legal disputes. He was still shaken. "My old ID card was used to borrow 300,000 from several banks. I had to go to the police station many times and explain everything to the banks. Luckily nothing happened, and I didn't have to fill in the debts. There were also further issues, involving a money laundering case. Fortunately I produced many police reports for confirmation, only then did the officers believe me. After half a year of entanglement, I felt very frustrated and my mood was terrible."